Lucky connection with Harman and Genelia?

February 15th, 2009

Truth is stranger than fiction. This we learnt when we observed the strange coincidence that Sanjay Kapoor shares with Hurman Baweja and Genelia Dsouza. Hurman is starring in Sanjay’s first film as a producer called ITS MY LIFE along with Genelia Dsouza. A source close to Sanjay said, “Hurman’s debut venture Love Story2050 was released on the same day as Genelia’s Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na.

And recently Victory and Luck By Chance hit the theatres on the same day too. And has fate would have it both Hurman films failed while Jaane and Luck became hits.But this time around Sanjay — who recieved much appreciation for his performance in LBC — is hoping that, Genelia’s luck rubs off on It’s My life.”

Billu opens to an average collections at box office

February 15th, 2009

Shah Rukh Khan’s home production Billu directed by Priyadarshan has taken an average opening in major metros cities on its opening day Friday the 13th. But reports suggest that it is doing slightly better business in the smaller centers than big cities.

The film opened on Friday to 30-40% occupancy. There was a slight improvement with evening shows but not so significant that one can call it a good opening. It has been released with in over 1000 cinema halls including 600 digital screens. If the opening weekend collections don’t touch the 75-80% mark then the film is bound to be declared a FLOP. It will face mighty opposition from next Friday’s release, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Delhi-6.

The other release of the week, The Stoneman Murders has taken a slow opening but since its carrying very good reports, the positive word of mouth about it is spreading slowly. The weekend may see a big rise in its collections claim trade pundits.

If Billu flops it won’t affect SRK the producer as he has made a clean profit by selling all its rights to Eros but as an actor it will definitely be a blot in his career record.

Shah Rukh may not endorse Pepsi

February 14th, 2009

SRK, the biggest brand of India, maybe the king of Bollywood but right now it seem he is certainly not the king of enorsements. Maybe age is catching up with the youth icon.

According to the buzz, Pepsi has not renewed the contract with Shah Rukh but have replaced him with Ranbir. The soft drink giant's new 'Youngistan' campaign targets the youth and has Ranbir Kapoor endorsing the brand.

Shah Rukh was the only star who had the longest relationship with Pepsi, other stars like Kajol and Rani couldn't continue for long and even cricket stars like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Saurav Ganguly were replaced some time ago by Ishant Sharma, MS Dhoni and Virender Sehwag.

Shilpa Shetty's bodyguard buys pooja thali for her at the Shirdi temple; leaves without paying the hawker

February 14th, 2009

Shilpa Shetty was recently shooting in Nasik for her upcoming film, Desire when she decided to visit the Shirdi temple to seek blessings of Sai Baba on Wednesday evening. However, her bodyguard bought the pooja material, took the pooja thali for her and did not return to pay the hawker, Sunil Arane.

An eyewitness says, "Shilpa came with a gang of the unit to seek the darshan around 6 pm, and wanted to attend the evening dhoop aarti. But she was late and was not allowed entry because as per the rules, the doors of the temple are closed during the aarti. When she came, one of the Sai Sevaks Sunil Arane, gave a Rs 500 thali containing a rose garland and prasad to one of Shilpa's bodyguards. After the darshan, when they came out, he demanded his money to which the bodyguard told him that the money was given to one Mohan Yadav, the public relations officer of the Sai Sanstha. But Mohan Yadav denied having received any money. Arane tried to follow Shilpa, but she had already left by then."

Though Shilpa Shetty denied the story saying, "It's not true," our source stood by his story.

Jhalak Dhikhla Ja 4 Contestants

February 14th, 2009

Jhalak Dhikhhla Jaa Contestants, Jhalak Dhikhla Ja 4 Contestants 2009
Jhalak Dhikhhla Jaa is back with a new lot of assorted celebrities in its third season. From former cricket player and commenter Mohinder Amarnath to sexy model Gauhar Khan to rapper Hard Kaur to magician Ugesh Sarcar and Maine Pyaar Kiya heroine Bhagyashree, this season promises to be exciting. They will be judged by an all-woman panel: Saroj Khan, Juhi Chawla and Vaibhavi Merchant. Shweta Tiwari and Shiv Pandit will be the hosts.

Below are the 12 celebrity contestants on the show.

Gauhar Khan


Monica Bedi


Bhagyashree


Shilpa Shukla


Ram Kapoor


Hard Kaur


Ugesh Sarcar


Karan Singh Grover


Parul Chauhan


Mohinder Amarnath


Anand Raj Anand

February 14th, 2009

Shah Rukh Khan may be suffering from a shoulder injury but that hasn't stopped him from going crazy promoting his production Billu, in which he has a cameo role and 3 item songs. Take a look at the four back-to-back events he attended in a span of 3 hours. He didn't even get time to change.

Between 4 and 4.40 pm, Shah Rukh Khan was at his residence Mannat in Bandra promoting Billu at a Radio Mirchi event. He is addicted to
his scarves and has a soft corner for torn jeans!


Between 5.45 and 6 pm, Shah Rukh Khan met the winners of the Gitanjali Meet 'n' Greet Shah Rukh contest at Taj Lands End, a stone's throw
from his house on Bandra Bandstand. Doesn't this picture remind you of SRK in Dilwala Dulhani Le Jayenge


Here is the ever-charming Shah Rukh at his romantic best


He greets one of the contest winners…


…and even autographs a Billu CD for her son


An elderly fan of SRK clicks a picture of him with her daughter


Friendly Shah Rukh, at his energetic best, even taught her some of his dance steps


Between 6.15 and 6.25 pm, Shah Rukh attended a Centuryply event, also at Taj Lands End. Shah Rukh helps himself to some jelly candy


He has his mouth full of sweets


At 6.35 pm, Shah Rukh greeted the media at a Hungama event for Billu. The set of Billu was recreated at Taj Lands End. SRK didn't eat
the food laid out for him


Shah Rukh the superstar becomes Billu the barber for a while. He looks tired and after all, he has had a very long.

Mukta Arts' next

February 14th, 2009

Mukta Arts next venture 'Paying Guest's main motive is to create a laugh riot and the film will hit theatres on 24thApril 2009.

Subhash Ghai's forthcoming film 'Paying Guest' directed by Paritosh Painter is all set to release on 24th April 2009. This madcap comedy stars Shreyas Talpade, Aashish Choudhary, Jaaved Jafferi and Vatsal Sheth. The film has been shot extensively in Bangkok and Mumbai.

'Paying Guest' revolves around four young fun-loving boys, who begin a crazy house hunt that takes them through a series of ultra comical hurdles in a bid to find that one roof that will tolerate and shelter their combined problems.

However, their quest for the roof takes a different toll when they come across a crazy landlord Ballu & his hilarious wife played by Johny Lever & Delnaaz Paul, who are ready to rent their house on one condition. The condition is that they will rent their house only to married couple. This triggers a series of confusions that builds into the rich complexities of mistaken identities and a climax of comic wizardries.

'Paying Guest' also stars Celina Jaitly, Neha Dhupia, Riya Sen, Sayali Bhagat, Chunky Pandey, Asrani and Paintal. The music has been scored by Sajid-Wajid while the film has been written & directed by Paritosh Painter, with cinematographer P Selva Kumar.

'Paying Guest' is being produced by Mukta Arts Entertainment.