Sanjay Dutt's look in 'Agneepath' inspired by Marlon Brando

Karan Johar’s ‘Agneepath’ promo is out and everyone is praising Sanjay Dutt’s bald avatar. His look resemblance very much to Hollywood legend Marlon Bando in ‘Apocalypse Now’. The actor is playing Kancha Cheena which Danny Denzongpa played in the original.

Director Karan Malhotra  is awestruck with Sanju Baba’s look. "I must admit that I'm in awe of that look for sure, but Sanju sir has taken the next step forward," he said.

He further said that Sanjay Dutt was very supportive and professional and totally gave up to the director's choice.

He stated, "Sanju sir is not the kind of person who interferes. He goes by what the director says, and I'm lucky to have an actor who goes by the graph of his character and the movie."

Big B, Rishi Kapoor to share screen after 28 yrs

Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor are going to act alongside after 28 long years in Sudhir Mishra’s ‘Mehrunnisa.’. They were last seen together in Manmohan Desai’s Coolie in 1983.  Interestingly, Abhishek Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor will be play the young role of Amitabh and Rishi.

Talking about the project, a source revealed, “It is a script that Sudhir Mishra started writing in 1996. However, it failed to take off that time. Nikhil Advani was Sudhir’s assistant back then. After all these years, Nikhil approached Sudhir and asked him to rework the script. Saurabh Shukla is writing the dialogues for the film.”

Elucidating the storyline, the source said, “The film starts off with two old men played by Amitabh Bachan and Rishi Kapoor reminiscing about their past. Here is where Abhishek and Ranbir come in. They play their respective fathers’ younger selves.”

“Nikhil wanted to take this film on the floors this year. But both Ranbir and Abhishek are busy with other projects now. The film will go on floors only next year now,” said the source.

Neither Sudhir Mishra nor Nikhil Advani commented on the film. “Neither Nikhil nor Sudhir want to talk about the project right now. It’s a huge project and they want to announce it in a big way later. Both Amitabh and Rishi have loved the script and agreed to do it. In fact, the film should also star Sudhir’s favourite Chitrangda Singh,” added the source.

Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor earlier worked in blockbusters like ‘Amar Akbar Anthony,’ ‘Kabhie Kabhie’ and ‘Naseeb.’

I don't miss John Abraham, says Bipasha

Girls would feel jealous of Bipasha Basu when they used to see Bips on John’s arm. They were an example of perfect couple for eight long years but some mishap happened between the two and John and Bips called off their relationship. But they were bold enough to accept the unpleasant happening in their life and moved on.

John got busy to firm his foot in Bollywood while on the other hand Bipasha Basu got busy with her movies and side by side involved in making new friends. She said in an interview that she no longer miss John and has moved on in life.

"Nobody plans a break up or any negative thing in your life, when it happens you deal with it, life is such that it teaches you, it heals you and you move on. I don't miss John," Bipasha said on Zoom's "Superstar Weekends" show.

They starred in films like Mahesh Bhatt's "Jism", "Madhoshi" and "Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal".

Salman to head to US for treatment

Dashing and tough Salman Khan is now-a-days down with ill health. As confirmed by his brother Sohail Khan, Salman Khan is suffering from nerve problem and due to his deteriorate health, he was advised for a quick dash to the US for further treatment. 

A source said, “Salman had this problem about seven years back. He used to get spasms in his face. But the pain would go away. In fact, it vanished completely after a year or two. It suddenly came back about three months back. This time, it`s more painful. He couldn`t have neglected it further.”

Explaining about Salman’s deteriorating health, the source revealed, “Salman is in extreme pain. Every time he eats something extremely hot or cold, the pain intensifies. His jaw region hurts a lot.”

Last week, Salman was rushed to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra. “His pain was too acute. Salman, who is normally a very tough guy, was almost screaming. The doctors at Lilavati suggested that he visits Saifee hospital in Charni Road. At Saifee, he was advised to undergo angiography,” said the source.

Salman is suffering from trigeminal neuralgia, something his brother Sohail confirmed and said, “Trigeminal neuralgia bahut bada shabd hai. I don`t know what you`re saying. It`s my brother`s health. All I can say is that yes, he is going to the US on August 27 for a second opinion, diagnosis and treatment for his nerve problem.”

Salman Khan won’t be present during the Eid and Ganpati celebrations at his home this time and also will miss this year Eid release ‘Bodyguard’. Health is the topmost priority for the actor now and he is going to take a break from work.

“Salman completed the planned promotions for ‘Bodyguard’ yesterday. He did as much as he could. Health is his first priority right now,” added the source.

John Abraham says 'I never perform at weddings and birthdays',

John Abraham has set some strict rules for himself. He never dances in weddings, never attend award functions and won’t endorse alcohol and cigarattes no matter how hefty might he be offered. He has maintaining these strict rules from the beginning of his career. He refused to dance in a wedding of a Delhi based diamond trader. He was offered Rs 6 crores.

John said, “For me it will be unjust to tell the media where the offer came from but these kinds of offers have been coming to me ever since I started my film career. The only difference over the years has been that with the appearances, the money has gone up every year.”

Speaking about his reservations, the hunk said, “While lots of people tell me that I am stupid to lose so much money, I still refuse to do it. I never perform as a principle at weddings and birthdays. I don’t even go to award functions and I don’t endorse alcohol and cigarettes. There are a lot of don’ts that I have”.

John believes that performing at private weddings or birthdays is an individual choice.

 “I respect people who are doing it and it is a choice of an individual but this is my choice. How can I perform and dance at someone`s wedding when I don`t even know that person. I know people say that John is stupid, so be it,” he said.

Salman Khan suffers from nerve problem

Salman Khan’s health issue has been a hot topic for quite sometime. No source confirmed what the actor is actually suffering from but today his brother Sohail Khan came forward and threw a light on his heath problem. He said that Salman Khan has got nerve problem.

He reveals, "It's just a nerve that has been troubling him for a couple of months now. He got some tests done to get it diagnosed. That's it. Nothing more."

Salman is under doctor’s supervision and soon the problem will be treated. "Now that the problem has been identified, he has been taking medical advice. We're in the process of finding out the best way to treat the problem. Insha Allah, all should be fine," confirms Sohail.

For the last few years, Salman has been very busy with his projects. He got no time to rest but now he has decided to slow down his work.

Says a source, "Lately, Salman has been shooting for his home production  Bodyguard and for Yashraj Films' Ek Tha Tiger simultaneously.

He didn't enjoy the overlapping of projects and has informed his brothers Sohail and Arbaaz that he would be shooting their films Sher Khan and Dabangg 2 respectively next year only.

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Shirish Kunder have also been told that their Kick will start only at the beginning of next year. For the rest of this year, Salman will only focus on Ek Tha Tiger."

Recently, Sohail confirms his brother has signed his new film, ‘Sher Khan’ He says, "My movie Sher Khan will now start early next year after Yashraj.

Now he'll do one film at a time ¦ better that way."  Shirish, too, has dropped the idea of roping in Salman for a cameo in Joker.

He confirms, "I understand he has a very busy schedule, so I don't want to bother him. Salman and I are working together in Kick. We will save up the excitement for that project."

Shilpa gets steamy

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has shot a steamy scene for her upcoming film, ‘The Desire: A Journey of a woman’. She will be seen getting cozy with her Chinese co-star Xia Yu in the movie. Shilpa said that it is the demand of the script and she has no qualms in shooting the intimate scene. The scene was shot aesthetically.

The story is about an Odissi dancer and her journey. In the movie, she falls for a Chinese man. "I had no qualms in doing these scenes as these sequences are an integral part of the film, and have been aesthetically shot," says Shilpa.

Says a source, "In the film, a world famous Chinese painter is madly in love with Shilpa's character Gautami, but she does not really respond to him. These sequences are a part of the story building up to how far their friendship goes."

She portrays the character of Gautami. "The film traces Gautami's journey through a number of years. The love story is beautiful and the passion between the two characters is almost like a painting. I would say that it's my character Gautami, who is bold, and not the scenes per say," explains Shilpa.

Ranbir Kapoor cried like a baby

Ranbir Kapoor was not so close with his granduncle Shammi Kapoor before he worked with him in ‘Rockstar’. He bonded with him on the set of ‘Rockstar’ and deeply shattered with his departure. He totally broke down with the demise of his granduncle and cried like a small child.

His emotions surprised his family as he was never so close with his granduncle. Says a source, "Apart from his parents, sister and daadi (Krishna Raj Kapoor), Ranbir is close only to is his uncle, Rajiv Kapoor.

The latter, who lives alone in Pune, dotes on Ranbir and showers him with gifts. Ranbir was never really close to Shammiji until they shot together for Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar earlier this year.

That's when the actor discovered he had much in common with the original rebel Kapoor, who opened a whole new world to him."

A source close to Ranbir adds,"He has been deeply affected, especially since he worked with Shammiji in his last film, Rockstar. He felt this (working with Shammi Kapoor) was a milestone.

Since Ranbir didn't get an opportunity of working with his grandfather (the late Raj Kapoor), this was the next best thing."

Shahrukh, sues jewelry brand

Shahrukh Khan sues jewelr brand Agni for playing his song ‘Chamak Challo’ from his unreleased film, ‘Ra.One’. The song was sung by international singer Akon and Kareena Kapoor grooved on the song. He was angry as the brand without seeking his permission played the song at the on-going jewelry show.

Agni used the song when Amrita Rao walked the ramp during the fourth day of the fashion week. The song  was leaked on the net few months back and over it when Agni used the song during the fashion show outrage SRK to the utmost.

T-series and Shahrukh Khan’s production send a legal notice to the jewelry brand demanding a compensation of 2 crores rupees.

‘Ra.one’ is SRK’s highly anticipated film and he is very protective about it. It will be diwali bonanza for his fans.

Deepika Padukone smitten by Ranveer

Ranveer Singh has make another beautiful lass fall weak at his knees and she is none other then the dusky beauty of Bollywood Deepika Padukone. It is heard that Deepika is totally awestruck with the ‘Band Baaja Baraat’ actor and she is praising him to the heavens. His charisma and acting talent has impressed Dippy a lot. Ranveer is only one film old and he has made many popular leading beauties of Bollywood mesmerize with his charisma.

Deepika says, "From the new lot I really like Ranveer. I watched BAND BAAJA BAARAT and there is something about him that I really liked. He has tremendous screen presence and a certain amount of energy and confidence that I really like."

First it was Anushka Sharma who is smitten by the actor’s charm then Sonakshi Sinha who even expressed her heartfelt desire to date the actor and now the ‘Om Shanti Om’ actress. Ranveer’s list of woman is increasing with every passing day.

Aishwarya Bachchan refuses to flaunt her baby bump

Flaunting baby bumps brings hefty amount. While many Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities are opting for it but the Bachchan bahurani is not in the mood to flaunt her baby bumps at any cost. When an international magazine approached Ash to flaunt her baby curve for the cover page of their magazine, she straightway refused as the Bachchan family is not in the favor of doing such cheap things.

Not only Aishwarya, the would-to-be mother Lara Dutta was also approached by the magazine to show off her baby bumps and Lara is giving a think on the matter. She recently walked the ramp with a beautiful ghangra choli for the Lakme Fashion Week.

In the past, Mandira Bedi, Konkona Sen Sharma put their baby bumps on exhibition.

The Legend Shammi Kapoor passes away

Yesteryears actor Shammi Kapoor who is known for his styles, moves and humanity finally bade adieu to the world on Sunday morning. He was 79. For a long time, Shammi Kapoor was suffering from chronic renal problem and was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital last Sunday. He was put on ventilation on Friday.

Actor Amitabh Bachchan tweeted about the sad news around 9 am on Sunday, 'Shammi Kapoorji passed away this morning at 5:15 am .. Rushing there now .. the flamboyance and joi de vivre of the Industry lost!' He last starred in Imtiaz Ali's 'Rockstar'.

Our deepest condolence is with the Kapoor family!

Salman blows whistle to Katrina

After break-up, Salman Khan shares a very comfortable relationship with his ex-flame Katrina Kaif.  Kat owes a lot to Salman and for the sake of Sallu and his family, she shoots an item number for his upcoming film, ‘Bodygurad’ for free. In the second half of the song "Aaya re aaya bodyguard', the actress need to blow whistle but she fail to blow a  whistle.

Guess, who came to Katrina’s rescue. It is none other than Sallu Bhai. It was Salman who blew the whistle for Katrina in the song.

Well, Salman and Katrina has showed a rare example to remain as friends even after split-up.

Amitabh moved into tears

During the special screening of ‘Aarakshan’, Amitabh Bachchan moved into tears and his emotions break down not due to the film but due to the banning of the film in some parts of India.

'The first public showing of "Aarakshan" .. and I have cried throughout .. not because of the film ..yes the film does have those moments too .. but because an art form of such intense creativity should be kept away by banning it in certain States of this our beloved country. I stood, as did all of us at the beginning of the show when the National Anthem was played, and sang along with perhaps a handful of others in the sincerest of emotion and belief in an anthem that brings all of us to our feet in respect dignity and most importantly, our pride,' he tweeted.

He also questioned the government. 'Without any knowledge of what the film contains, without any desire to determine the trust and the most basic principles of law of democracy, it has merely strengthened my and many others' fear of the weakness it conveys of our belief in governance and its ethics,' he wrote.

Katrina keeps mum about Ranbir Kapoor

Katrina Kaif is in no mood to talk about her ex-flame Ranbir Kapoor. When media asked Katrina question in relation to Ranbir, she prefers to avoid it. The actress is in no mood to speak about Ranbir. She just can’t stand question related to Ranbir.

It was heard that Kat turned down Ayaan Mukherjee’s film who is a close pals of Kat because the film stars Ranbir Kapoor and she is not willing to act opposite him. Katrina cited dates problem for not signing the movie.

Katrina said that she could not sign Ayaan’s film due to her prior assignments.  She is about to start Yash Raj banner, ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ opposite Salman khan.

Superstar Akshay, the first guest on Preity's show

Stunt hero Akshay Kumar is the first guest on Preity Zinta’s new chat show. Preity who starred with Akshay in two films, "Sangharsh" and "Jaan-E-Mann: Let's Fall in Love... Again" had a great time shooting with the star. She rated him full marks.

"Just finished the first day of shooting 4 my show! It was so nice 2 chat with Akki! Full marks 2 him 4 being so amazing and humble Ting!" Preity posted on her Twitter page.

Preity has not yet decided on the title of the show, "What should my show on UTV Stars be called? Pls don't say The Preity Zinta Show cuz I want u all 2 be original so .....!" she had tweeted.

The show is expected to go on air on August 27th.

Bipasha Basu gets cozy with Salman Khan

Earlier Bipasha Basu was keeping distance from Salman Khan due to John Abraham’s tiff with the actor but now that John is away from her life, she has started bonding with the star. Buzz is that Bipasha has been chosen to shake a leg in Sohail Khan’s upcoming production, ‘Sher Khan’

Bips is bonding with Salman both professionally and personally.

A source said, “While they were never friends, they weren`t enemies either. She maintained a distance from Salman when she was seeing John. Now that he`s out of the picture, she`s keen on bridging the divide. In fact, she has been a regular at Galaxy Apartments (Khan`s bastion) for Arpita`s Ganesh puja for the last two years. She has been texting him quite often these days, and they even seem to have discovered a shared passion for poetry. She has introduced Salman to her favourite couplets and lines.

Salman will finish work on ‘Sher Khan’ before ‘Dabangg 2’ and there’s a pretty good chance that Bipasha may feature in the film if their friendship continues”.

“Bipasha definitely wants to work with Salman. She feels that several opportunities were lost in the past. Now, if there`s such a chance, she`ll grab it with both hands,” added the source.

Saif-Bebo's engagement in Feb, marriage in Oct

Another royal wedding is on the cards between the chotte nawab Saif Ali Khan and very beautiful, stylish and versatile Kareena Kapoor, younger daughter of Babita and Randhir Kapoor. Saif and Bebo who has been going steady for several years are now ready to walk down the aisle. The couple will get engaged in February 2012 and tie the knot in October.

“Bebo (fondly called by her friends) and Saif are getting married by the end of 2012. The engagement date has also been chalked outaround Valentine’s Day. Bebo is looking forward to the engagement,” says a source close to the actor.

The actress has worked with all the three Khans, Shahrukh, Salman and Aamir and is keen to have all of them in her wedding. She has already informed her friends to keep themselves free during those period and wanted every one of them to be part of her wedding.

“The engagement is also going to be a big celebration. The family members are already talking to their friends to block their dates for the occasion. She wants all her friends to be there at the wedding,” the source adds.

The invitation cards for the engagement ceremony will be distributed in December and they are thinking whether to declare their wedding dates in the card or not.

“Kareena is rushing against time to completeall her film committments. By the middle of next year, they will both be comfortable in their work space as Saif’s own production (also starring Kareena) Agent Vinod will also get released by that time. Saif and Bebo will take fifteen days off both for marriage, and about 10 days for the engagement,” the source adds. The honeymoon destination isBebo’s favourite spot —Switzerland or Italy.

Saif’s mom wanted her bahu to look like a royal bride and hence her wedding dress will be designed by designer Ritu Kumar.

Ekta detained at Mumbai airport

Producer Ekta Kapoor was detained at the Mumbai airport while returning from Bangkok. She was detained and questioned by custom officials for duty evasion. She was carrying goods worth Rs 10 lakh but only declared items worth Rs 8 lakhs.

As she has not declared remaining goods worth Rs 2 lakhs, she has to pay 30,000 plus amount as custom duty. Only after paying the cutom duty, Ekta Kapoor was let off.

 "She was found carrying personal goods for which she did not pay customs duty," said a customs official on the condition of anonymity.

In the past, many celebrities like Anushka Sharma, Bipasha Basu and Minissha Lamba were detained by custom officials. Very recently, Shahrukh Khan was held at the airport for carrying excess luguage but after paying custom duty, he was released.

'I can do a sex scene with Anushka', Ranveer Singh

While on one hand Anushka Sharma said that she shares a volatile relationship with Ranveer Singh then on the same show, Ranveer comments that he can do sex scene with Anushka. Well, Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma share a very complicated relationship. They are friends at times and even don’t take a second to turn foe.

On speaking about his comfortable level with Anushka, the actor said, “I can do a sex scene with Anushka again as she is a very supportive co-star”.

Much has been said and written about his love affair with Anushka but the actor completely denied those stuffs. He spoke in length about his struggling days and his first dream break.

Graduated in theatre and drama from Indiana University, USA, Ranveer said that debuting with Yash Raj Banner film, ‘Band Baaja Baraat’ was a dream come true for him.

Shilpa shaves off her hair

Shilpa Shetty will be seen in a bald look in her upcoming film, ‘The Desire’.  Shilpa has not shaved off her head but opted for prosthetic make-up.  She reveals the secret, "I opted for prosthetic make up for the film. Getting the bald look was a three hours job. My film is complete now and has been shown at various international film festivals. It has just won the Best Narrative at the Boston Film Festival."

Shilpa Shetty would star opposite a Chinese actor Xia Yu in the film. ‘The Desire’ has been directed by R Sarath and also stars Indian actors like Jaya Prada, Anupam Kher, Sheetal Menon and Sachin Khedekar.

The Desire is a film that speaks about dance, music, art, culture and emotions. It tells the journey of an Indian classical dancer, Goutami who falls in love with a Chinese artist, Jai Leang, whom she meets during a travel assignment.

Vidya Balan couldn’t kiss Tusshar Kapoor

Vidya Balan was supposed to film a kissing scene with Tusshar Kapoor in her upcoming film, ‘Dirty Picture’ but unfortunately the smooching scene between Vidya and Tusshar could not be shot due to dragonflies attack.  Everything was set at the Ramoji studio in Hyderabad and Tusshar was just about to kiss Vidya but all of a sudden bunch of dragonflies entered the shooting area and disrupted everything.

It was getting inside the mouth and clothes of the crew member and to shoot under such circumstances was just impossible. On looking at the call of the situation, director Milan Luthria called off the shoot. The scene has to be shot at night but by the time the dragonflies left, it was almost morning.

The cast flew off to Mumbai and now the kissing scene will be shot in Mumbai later this month.

Director Milan Luthria confirmed the incident, "There were millions of those flies. They would get into our mouths and clothes," he recalls.

Aishwarya Bachan's due date coincides with her birthday

The Bachchan household is gearing up for double celebrations in November. Big B confirms the arrival of Baby B on November which is also the birth month of Ash.  A source informs that Aishwarya is going to bring bundle of joy on November and there’s going to be double celebration as Aishwarya’s birthday also falls on the same month i.e 1^st November.

Meanwhile, Ash has cut herself from public appearances. She was last spotted at the Mumbai airport with hubby Abhishek Bachchan and mother Brinda Rai while returning from the French Award held in the capital.

Highly excited daddy-to-be Abhishek Bachchan is also desperately looking forward to the great time and hence he has asked for paternity leave to Yash Raj banner. ‘Dhoom 3’ will now go on floors in December. YRF has happily agreed to give Abhi time to spend time with his baby and will start shooting only when Abhishek is ready.

Abhishek Bachchan wishes mom-to-be Lara

Lara Dutta is on her family way and soon to become father and actor Abhishek Bachchan wished her co-star and friend Lara Duta all the best.

Abhishek tweeted, "welcome on board". Lara replied, "Thank you so much for all ur wishes and prayers. It's an awesome time in life right now and Mahesh and I r both very excited abt the baby!". Abhishek is a good friend of Lara and both shared screen space in ‘Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost’ and ‘Jhoom Barabar Jhoom’.

When Lara declared the good news to the world, she is flooded with congratulatory messages from fans, friends and dear ones. Lara and Mahesh tied the knot on February 19.

Saif, Deepika to play KBC 5 with Big B

Like the earlier seasons, the fifth season of KBC is also packed with many celebrity guests. Kick starting the celebrity episode, Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone will appear as a special guests to play KBC with Amitabh Bachchan and at the same time promote their new flick, ‘Aarakshan’.

"One interesting candidate and the entire anxiety of the working of the show just flies past .. we had a few today and tomorrow is another day .. let us hope that all goes well .. the second episode towards the evening will have invites to Saif and Deepika .. who come to promote their film and mine as well - 'Aarakshan' !!!"Amitabh posted on his blog bigb.bigadda.com.

"In many ways, the philosophy of the film and that of KBC is quite similar. Given opportunity, even the lesser privileged shall prosper. Or at least have the capacity to prosper," he wrote.

 Saif had previously appeared on the show with Preity Zinta while Deepika only appear as a guest last year but she didn't play.

'Yes, I'm pregnant', confirms Lara

Finally, the cat is out of the bag. For months long, it was speculated that Lara Dutta is pregnant but neither the actress nor her tennis hubby Mahesh Bhupati has confirmed the news but in a recent interview, Lara has confirmed that the news of her pregnancy. An elated Lara said, "Yes, I am pregnant and really excited".

When asked why she at first denied the news of pregnancy. To this the long lass actress said that she has neither denied nor confirmed the news but she and Mahesh was waiting for the right time to spill this good news to the world.

She also makes clear that post pregnancy, she would not quit acting as she loves doing it. ‘Don 2’ is her new film and she is looking forward to it. Lara and Mahesh are very excited for their new arrival and eargerly looking forward to the happy times.

Congrats to Lara and Mahesh!