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.

Bhansali to co-produce Big B starrer 'Chenab Gandhi'

February 13th, 2009

By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, Feb 12 : RGP-Sa Re Ga Ma has clinched a deal with Sanjay Leela Bhansali to co-produce the Rupees.350 million 'Chenab Gandhi', which will have Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role.

"It was always a dream to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. And to get Bhansali on board is like the ultimate for me as a producer," Madhu Mantena, head of the film division of RGP-Sa Re Ga Ma, told IANS.

"And this film gives me not just the chance to work with one of the finest filmmakers, but also with the mighty Mr. Amitabh Bachchan," said Mantena who co-produced Aamir Khan starrer "Ghajini".

The film also stars Vidya Balan and Hurman S. Baweja and will be directed by Vibhu Puri.

"Bhansali has done period films 'Devdas' and 'Black'. Both had a lot of period detailing that went a long way into making the goings-on look convincing. We hope to recreate an era in 'Chenab Gandhi' with the same degree of conviction," said Mantena.

This would be the first of RPG-Sa Re Ga Ma's projects to roll off and would be followed by Abbas Tyrewala's "1-800-Love".

Freida Pinto - Vanity Fair Magazine (March 2009)

February 13th, 2009

Freida Pinto , Slumdog Millionaire chick’s scan from Vanity Fair Magazine (March 2009) UHQ.

Imtiaz Ali granted bail

February 13th, 2009

Ratlam: A local court has granted bail to Bollywood film 'Jab We Met' Director Imtiaz Ali, who was charged of portraying Ratlam as centre of prostitution in his film.

Ali appeared before Judicial Magistrate Geeta Solanki's court yesterday. The court granted bail to the accused on his furnishing a bail bond of Rs 5,000 with one surety of the like amount.

Advocate Yogesh Sharma filed a petition against Ali, and producer Ashtavinayak of the film for defaming the town by showing it as a hub for prostitution.

The Court had directed the production company and the director to appear in the court earlier. However, producers of the movie had appeared in the court and were granted bail but Imtiaz had failed to appear.

The court had issued arrest warrant against Ali on Dec 27.

Lead actors Sahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor were exempted from the case.

The date of next hearing was fixed on February 18.

Talking to the reporters, Ali said he did not nurture any intention to defame it.

He said he always watched Ratlam station on his way from Delhi to Mumbai and developed an urge to see it closely.

''Hence, when I was making the film I decided to include Ratlam Station in the script besides Bhatinda and Simla,'' Ali said claiming that he did not include any scene to defame the town.

Later, the director left for Indore to fly down to Mumbai.

Where’s Priya?

February 13th, 2009

As Sanjay and Manyata Dutt threw a big bash on Tuesday night — the eve of their first wedding anniversary, the who’s who of Bollywood came together at the Dutt residence in Mumbai’s Pali Hill. However, his sisters chose to stay away. When asked about Priya Dutt, who has been involved in a public war of words with brother Sanjay lately, a guest at the party said, “No, Priya was not present.”

Manyata, who eluded the cameras, “looked stunning in an emerald green and red sari and wore beautiful jewellery to match”, says ‘good friend’ Ameesha Patel. “The party was very well attended. The food was great and the décor was elegant. They were superb hosts and the party rocked,” she added.

The guest list also included Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Farah Khan, Suneil Shetty, Ayesha Takia, Aftab Shivdasani, among others. “The party was wonderful. Sanjay and Manyata make a truly wonderful couple,” said actress Sophie Chaudhary, Manyata’s close friend.

Bebo as bridesmaid

February 13th, 2009

Amrita Arora is getting married on March 6, and Kareena Kapoor’s all set for her best friend’s wedding.

Why not? We heard Bebo will be Ammu’s bridesmaid. Kareena is trying to take out time from her tight schedule to help the bride. Not just that. Bebo herself has made the rounds to the best stores in town and
co-ordinated with the best fashion designers to design her gown. Although, Amrita will be the maiden of the night, we are eager to watch Kareena in her ‘gown’ing glory!