Destiny’s child

"I’m not religious or spiritual. But I believe in Karma. I believe when you work for something, it’s then that you are closest to God. My work has stood by me like a rock. In my worst times, I’ve been able to dive into it and it’s given me back. I am destiny’s favourite child. I don’t fight for things I desire. I’ll never say, ‘Oh! I want to be part of that film’. When I have to fight for what I want, I know the time is not right. Why else would there be a struggle? Because a while later, when the same thing happens effortlessly, I ask myself, ‘Why did it happen so easy?’ It’s because earlier the time wasn’t conducive. I work hard, I leave no stone unturned. I am professional; I do my homework… so that I don’t fail at my job."

Travel tales

"Traveling has taught me more than any school in the world could. It set me free and filled a void that nothing else would have. The experiences you go through and the people you meet along the way influence you and help you evolve. Travel rejuvenates the mind, body and soul!"

Priyanka to romance Fawad

Word is that the fresh pairing of Fawad Khan and Priyanka Chopra will feature in Reema Kagti’s Mr. Chaloo, originally planned with Kagana Ranaut and Saif Ali Khan in mind.

 

While Fawad Khan was taken on after negotiations with Shahid Kapoor for the lead role fell through, Priyanka has been chosen to play the lead after her performance in Zoya Akhtar’s upcoming film, Dil Dhadakne Do. Priyanka shares a great rapport with the producers, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, as well as director Zoya, who has co-written Mr. Chaloo. After hearing a narration of the film from Reema, PeeCee instantly agreed to come on board. We hope this fresh pairing takes off and the film is given the go-ahead to go on floors in September. 

Esha opposite John in Hera Pheri 3?

After her last appearance in a song for the film, Baby, Esha Gupta has reportedly joined the cast of Hera Pheri 3. She is supposedly cast opposite John Abraham, who is also a new entrant into the franchise.

 

Hera Pheri is being brought back to screen after a gap of eight years by producer Sajid Nadiadwala, who is looking to start filming as soon as he wraps up Welcome Back, which also stars John in the lead.

 

Esha Gupta, who was considered for the film after Jacqueline Fernandez turned down the role due to her many commitments, is one of the many girls to have auditioned for the part. Word is that the makers are also on the lookout for a second actress for the film.

 

Let’s wait to see the complete ensemble for the film, which also stars Abhishek Bachchan as well as Paresh Rawal and Suneil Shetty, who are reprising their roles.

Sunny Leone and Rajniesh Duggal paired again!

Sunny Leone and Rajniesh Duggal paired again!

              

Bollywood’s Baby Doll Sunny Leone is all set for her next film, Ek Paheli Leela. The film will see her opposite Jay Bhanushali and Rajniesh Duggal. However, before we get to see the sizzling chemistry between Sunny and Rajniesh, the two have already signed another film together. The film is titled Beimaan Love and will be directed by Rajiv Chaudhari. According to reports, the film is a dark love story.

Mallika Sherawat seeks career advice from Manoj Bajpayee

Mallika Sherawat seeks career advice from Manoj Bajpayee

Guess who was spotted at the wrap-up party of Aligarh? It was none other than the sultry siren, Mallika Sherawat. The actress was seen alongside hosts, Manoj Bajpayee, director Hansal Mehta and Rajkummar Rao. According to a source at the party, Mallika was seen in deep conversation with Manoj, seeking career advice from the actor. 

Chitrangda Singh to turn producer

After Anushka Sharma launching her own production house, we hear that Chitrangda Singh of Hazaaron Khwahishein Aisi fame has also decided to take on film production. Having revealed plans earlier of wanting to produce a sports-based film, she has been tight-lipped about the project and isn’t letting on any details yet. What Chitrangda has let on is that she is working on something and is excited about the same. She adds, “I’m putting things together…the kind of thing I want to work on.” Looks like we’ll be seeing her in a completely different role soon. We wish her luck with her venture and we’re eagerly watching this space for more details.

Anushka goes retro

The makers of the romantic-thriller Bombay Velvet have got the rights of the iconic Geeta Dutt song Jaata Kahaan Hain Diwane from the Dev Anand starrer CID. The original song was picturised on the legendary Waheeda Rehman, has been re-versioned with a more contemporary feel and has been picturised on Anushka Sharma who plays a 60s superstar singer named Rosie Noronha. In fact, it is by singing Jaata Kahaan Hain that Rosie gets noticed as a singer in a club and becomes the marquee performer at Johnny Balraj's (played Ranbir Kapoor) Bombay Velvet. The blockbuster CID was released in 1956 and the song was a roaring superhit. Looks like the makers of Bombay Velvet are leaving no stones unturned to capture the look and feel of the era in which the film is set.

Set against the backdrop of ambition, love, greed, and jazz - Bombay Velvet is the story of one ordinary man who goes against all odds and forges his destiny to become a ‘Big Shot’. Jazz clubs, a passionate love story, a growing metropolis and a phenomenal hunger for a good life. Welcome to the City of Dreams. Welcome to Bombay Velvet.

Shruti Haasan gets superstitious

At a recent film event, Shruti Haasan was consistently complimented for her looks. So much so that the gorgeous actor asked a friend to put a kaala tikka on her to ward off the evil eye. Considering nobody around had a kaajal pencil she was happy making do with a tikka applied behind her neck with a ball pen instead.

Vidya Balan turns down Drishyam

Now this one’s a hot scoop! Vidya Balan has declined a role in Nishikant Kamath’s next, Drishyam. The actress was reportedly approached to play Ajay Devgn’s wife in the film. A source close to the production informs that both Nishikant and Ajay were keen to have Vidya on board. But after a narration with Nishikant, Vidya didn’t find the role substantial. Now Shriya Saran is playing the same role.

Prem Ratan Dhan Payo gets a Diwali release

Sooraj Barjatya's upcoming film, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is officially set to hit screens this Diwali. The film, starring Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor and produced by Rajshri Productions and Fox Star Studios, is due to release on November 11^th. 


Talking about the project, director Sooraj Barjatya says, "Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor star in this complete family entertainer that we hope will tug at the heartstrings of audiences with the Indianness of love, and values it has in its core.” He further goes on to describe Salman’s character in detail, saying, “Salman is playing a character that he hasn't played in a long time. He is the quintessential Prem once again that audiences have loved and treasured in their hearts. We are gearing up with release strategies that will unfold soon."


CEO of the collaborators Fox Star Studio, Vijay Singh adds, "We are currently working on exciting marketing strategies to make the release of the Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor starrer an event. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is a complete family entertainer. Sooraj Barjatya and Salman Khan have created magic with their movies in the past, made box office records and with Prem Ratan Dhan Payo - a film that has its heart at the right place - this is the definitely the movie of the year releasing this Diwali."


The cast of this grand entertainer also includes Neil Nitin Mukesh, Swara Bhaskar, Deepak Dobriyal, Armaan Kohli and Anupam Kher in key roles, with music by Himesh Reshammiya.