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Who will be the first Indian Bond Girl?

2010-04-21T11:50:00.002+01:00

Two Bollywood actresses are vying to be the first Indian Bond girl as rumours spread that the next 007 film will be shot in the country. Producers of the film, expected to be directed by Sam Mendes, have been scouting locations in India.

The plot is believed to be set in Afghanistan in landscapes similar to India's Rajasthan deserts and the arid mountains of Ladakh, close to the border with Tibet. In 1983 the Bond film Octopussy featured the Indian tennis player Vijay Amritraj in a plot centred on a cult of "octopus" women on a floating island in Udaipur, the "city of lakes" in Rajasthan in western India.

Last week Freida Pinto, who played Latika in the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, was linked to the new film in which Daniel Craig will play 007. Her latest film, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, directed by Woody Allen, will be released later this year. She is to be the face of L'Oreal cosmetics and is believed to be India's highest paid film star.

Aishwarya Rai, a former Miss World and India's most successful actress, was also in the frame, friends told an Indian newspaper. They said Rai, 36, was better suited to the role because of her vast experience in Bollywood and Hollywood.

She recently appeared in Pink Panther 2 with Steve Martin and made her name outside India in Bride and Prejudice. Aged 25 and recently listed as one of the world's most beautiful women by People magazine, Pinto would appear to fit the age and beauty profile.

While Rai is 11 years older, her friends reminded her Indian fans she was once described as the "most beautiful woman in the world" by Julia Roberts. A spokesman for Eon, the film's producers, declined to comment.

Katrina Kaif Loves Train Rides

2010-03-06T15:08:00.002Z

These days the Bollywood stars seem to be giving up their starry airs for the good. Recently, our space talked about Hema Malini and Deepika Padukone taking economy class flights. Now, we have it that Katrina Kaif was comfortable to hop into a train while she wanted to go on a shopping spree in Bangkok.

It so happened that Kat was recently in Bangkok shooting for a new commercial. When she was free from work, she decided to go shopping but as she stepped out of the hotel, she realised there was a huge traffic jam. However, there was no stopping the beauty as she took a train to the shopping district despite warnings from her well-wishers that it was not quite safe for her to do so.

So, Katrina boarded a train for the first time in several years, had a wonderful time shopping at Siam Paragon Shopping Centre and at another luxury mall on Sukhumvit Road and ended up buying a few pairs of boots as she is extremely fond of them.

Will Bollywood Megastars be the Saviour of BBC Asian Network?

2010-03-06T15:03:00.001Z

Over 100 well-known British Asians comprising Meera Syal, as well as Bollywood celebs Shilpa Shetty and Aamir Khan have demanded the BBC to change its decision to shut the Asian Network, the digital radio station. The BBC is already under attack over plans declared this week to shut BBC 6 Music and confronts.

A new wave of protestation today as over 100 famous British Asians wish the Asian Network to be saved. Top stars, actors and peers have signed up a letter, advocating the BBC to stop the closing of the station. Bend It Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha, England cricketer Vikram Solanki, singers Jay Sean and MIA and Sir Mota Singh QC, Britain's highest-profile Sikh member of the judiciary.

Also signed the letter forwarded to to BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons. All signatories showed their "deep shock" at the BBC's verdict to shut out the national station. The letter said that the 8-year-old digital broadcaster offers up a "key platform" for.

The national Asian society and provides original British Asian talent an outlet, which is obviously under-represented in the more conventional BBC. The decision to close both the Asian Network and 6 Music were part of a policy review by BBC's director general Mark Thompson, published earlier this week, The Guardian reports

Kareena Kapoor to dine with her future sister in law

2010-02-24T16:24:00.004Z

Kareena has great regard for Saif’s sister Soha Ali Khan and her beau Kunal Khemu. It is not a surprise to hear.

Kareena strongly recommending Kunal to ‘Golmaal 3’ director Rohit Shetty. She convinced Shetty to include him as an integral part of the Golmaal series.

Recently, Kareena told Shetty that Kunal would be an asset in his forthcoming film, ‘Golmaal’ in which she stars.

Sources said that recently Saif, Kareena, Soha and Kunal met for dinner. Kareena and Kunal had an intense conversation about his movies and forthcoming projects.

She thinks he is a very talented actor and is just making the wrong choices with his movies. She mentioned the same to him and discussed Golmaal 3 with him.

It’s a thoughtful gesture on Kareena’s part to help out Soha’s boyfriend. Golmaal director Rohit was hunting for the star cast and Kareena was aware of that.

We hear she had a word with Rohit, who was convinced by Kareena’s reasoning. The director immediately decided that Kunal should be sharing the screen space with Kareena, Ajay Devgan Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Arshad Warsi and Mithun Chakraborty.

Kareena Kapoor turns down Shahid Kapoor AGAIN

2010-02-24T16:19:00.001Z

Since the time Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor parted ways, Boney Kapoor’s project ‘Milenge Milenge’ has been suffering setbacks. First, the film has been out rightly delayed. Next, Boney Kapoor’s plans for shooting a promotional video for the film with Shahid and Kareena went berseck as Kareena went on her size-zero spree and the promoters of the film had to give up the idea. The promotional song had already been recorded with Himesh Reshammiya and as per the sources, now this song will be shot on Shahid and a new girl.

The latest headache for the producer has been the fact that Kareena has refused to come together and share the stage with Shahid Kapoor for the promotion of the film. She is ready to promote the film but sans Shahid.

The producers of the film are in a fix with Kareena’s unprofessional attitude. Dear Kareena, linkups or breakups, professional commitments should always come before personal preferences!

My Name is Khan War still going on

2010-02-12T16:18:00.003Z

The Shahrukh-Sena issue has taken a new twist with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray joining the fight by targeting the Shiv Sena for being harsh to Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan while sparing his counterparts.

Raj Thackeray, the estranged nephew of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, said that Amitabh Bachchan too has to apologise if Shahrukh is to do so for supporting the inclusion of Pakistani cricketers in IPL3 because Amitabh shared the same dais with Pakistani artistes and recited poems recently.

The MNS chief questioned why only Shahrukh's film is being targeted and criticised the 'double standard' policy of the party. He has made it clear that his party would not disrupt the screening of My Name is Khan.

The Shiv Sena has called for the ban of My Name is Khan in Mumbai following Shahrukh's refusal to apologise for stating that Pakistani cricketers should be allowed to play in IPL. Over thousand Shiv Sena activists have been arrested in the last couple of days for violent protest against the film.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali Re-Unites with Aditya Chopra

2010-02-12T16:14:00.003Z

It’s a small world. And the world of entertainment is even smaller than the rest. Two of Bollywood’s biggest filmmakers Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Aditya Chopra had a major misunderstanding last year when Aditya Chopra ended up using the Punjabi exclamation ‘Hadippa’ which was a registered title in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s production house in Yash Raj Films’ Dil Bole Hadippa.

Buzz up!The incident left a bitter taste in Sanjay Bhansali’s mouth and the director had vowed to not go anywhere near the Yash Raj banner.

A year later the acrimony has faded. And now for the first time in his entire career Sanjay Leela Bhansali will be shooting (from Feb 21) in Yash Raj Studios, and that too for his crucial last schedule.

Says a source close to Sanjay, “It is the final lap of shooting and Sanjay needs to be absolutely relaxed. He weighed the pros and cons and decided to let bygone be bygones and approached Yash Raj. Mr. Yash Chopra and his son Aditya have happily extended all facilities at their swanky studio to the director who hopes to shoot in peace and without any guests dropping in.”

Says the source, “One of the drawbacks in shooting at one of the other major film studios in Mumbai is that guests can drop in any time. In spite of clear instructions to his actors and technicians about no visitors on the sets of Guzaarish, Sanjay regularly had to deal with VIP guests on the sets. Most of them he had to say no to. At Yash Raj such intrusions are not allowed. And that would avoid Sanjay a lot of embarrassment.”

Says Sanjay Bhansali, “It is strictly a business arrangement. Yes I am shooting at Yash Raj later this month. It is comfortable and convenient. And we all belong to the same fraternity, don’t we?”

This schedule completed the director would have only a song with Aishwarya Bachchan and scenes with the magician to shoot.

The song with Aishwarya will be unlike anything she has shot before. It will have her dancing but for the first time in non-choreographed spontaneous movements.

Katrina Kaif Loves Buying Gifts

2010-02-12T16:12:00.002Z

Katrina Kaif is a passionate traveller. The actress loves visiting places when she is not shooting.

In fact, Katrina is even known to visit places of interest between shooting schedules.

Says a friend of the actress Katrina loves exploring different places. She loves meeting people.

And learning aspects of different cultures. She also loves to know. The traditions they follow." And her interest does not just end there.

"Katrina makes sure she picks up souvenirs from local shops wherever she goes," adds the friend.

"Katrina is not bothered whether or not something is trendy. She makes sure to buy local stuff that will bring back memories of her visit.

Usually, these are jewelry made by locals. She is often on the lookout for different things and makes sure.

She brings something for family and friends. For her, it is the memory that is important, not the fashion," said the friend.

Heathrow BAA Deny Shahrukh Khan Nude Scan Autograph

2010-02-11T12:03:00.003Z

Indian superstar Shahrukh Khans claims that he signed print outs of 'nude' security scans of his body at Heathrow have been dismissed by the airport owner, BAA.

According to Londons Telegraph, the airport has labelled Shahrukhs claims “completely factually incorrect”, reports The Age. BAA said the claims "simply could not be true", insisting the scanners had no facility for printing images or storing them.

While on Jonathan Ross BBC talk show, the Indian actor had expressed his concerns over full-body scanners, saying they breach a persons privacy. “I came out [of the scanner] and then I saw these girls and they had these printouts," Khan said. He added: "So I looked at them, I thought maybe its a form your supposed to [sign]... and you could see everything inside. "And then Ive autographed them for them." The scanners are currently in use at Heathrow and Manchester airports.

Sanjay Dutt Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

2010-02-11T11:57:00.003Z

Sanjay Dutt and Manyata will be hosting a huge bash for their wedding anniversary tonight at their residence at Imperial Heights in Bandra. According to the source, "This year, Maana has planned a grand second anniversary at their 10th floor terrace. It's not a theme party but Maana has made elaborate arrangements with lots of flowers and candles. Though food is being ordered from outside, Maana has cooked some of Sanju's favourite dishes herself. There will be a live band playing with DJ, pasta counters and Italian, continental, Indian and Chinese food."

Buzz up!The guest list is equally big at 150 people. "Apart from Sanju's close friends like Ajay Devgan, Anil Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Sunil Shetty, Fardeen and Zayed Khan, Amar Singh and Abhishek Bachchan, Sanju has invited all his director friends like David Dhawan and Rohit Shetty. Maana wants to make very special for Sanju -- and an evening to remember. She's taking personal care in inviting the guests and looking after all the arrangements herself. In fact, Maana was in the US last week but she flew back a few days earlier only to organise the party herself."

Sanju's Blue co-star Akshay Kumar might be a special guest. Says a source, "Last year, Akshay Kumar had apparently been deliberately left out of the guest list for the Dutts' first anniversary bash though both Sanju and Akki had acted together in Blue. The buzz was that Sanju and Akki had major differences about the way their roles were shaping out with Sanju making his displeasure clear on the sets. Things had soured between the two to such an extent that both stopped talking to each other till Sanju invited Akshay over to his mata ki chowki at home and Aki went."

Says a source close to the Dutts, "This year, they have become close and all their differences have got resolved. Sanju has invited Akki to his anniversary party tonight. He messaged him personally yesterday inviting him. Though Akshay is not much a of a party guy he is expected to attend after finishing his shooting for Nikhil Advani's Patiala House at Gorai beach." A source close to Akshay Kumar told us yesterday, "Akki hasn't been invited by Sanju as of now but if he is, Akshay will definitely go."

Amitabh Bachchan Calls for Truce on My Name Is Khan Premier

2010-02-11T11:52:00.003Z

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan called for truce and peace vis-a-vis the violent protests staged against screening of Shahrukh Khan's movie 'My Name Is Khan', reportedly instigated by activists of Shiv Sena. He said this at a function to mark the launching of 'Bachchan Bol', an initiative to connect him with his fans via mobile and landline phones across the globe at Mumbai on Tuesday.

Buzz up!Bachchan said that the topic has been stretched too far and its time for peace and harmony. "I think this topic has been stretched too far, I think its time to talk about peace, and to talk about harmony. Rather than keep hinting on something, which is not going to get you or me anywhere. So please let's talk about peace and harmony and I hope that it exists. Everything is working out fine," he added.

Shiv Sena activists have been targeting the theatres and warning theatres operators to stop the screening of the movie My Name is Khan. Earlier, they had vandalised a cinema hall and broke the glass showcases heralding the movie.

It may be recalled that Khan, who is also the owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, one of the teams competing in the ensuing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), had said that the participant teams should have considered inclusion of players from Pakistan. The comment has invited the wrath of the Shiv Sena, who have threatened to halt the screening of the film in Mumbai.

Shahrukh Khans Film Premier Ended Up In Disaster

2010-02-10T11:42:00.002Z

Breaking it's own promise Shiv Sena activists vandalised many theatres in different parts of Mumbai for screening Shahrukh Khan's My Name Is Khan. There was a general impression that the Shiv Sena would allow a problem-free screening of the movie after party supremo Bal Thackeray stated that Sena activists would not disrupt the screening. On Sunday, Thackeray had written in the party mouthpiece Saamna "Traitors, with the blessings of the Congress party, go ahead. Shiv Sena will not block you. Why our Shiv Sainiks should be beaten up and arrested?".

Interestingly the attacks on the theatres came barely an hour after Mumbai Police Commissioner D Shivanandan assured film director Karan Johar of giving full security cover to the cinemas and multiplexes in city. 12 Sena activists were taken into custody from different parts of the city. The Sena activists had broken down window panes after the advance booking for the much awaited movie started which has already got good reviews.

Shiv Sena had threatened the movie after it's leading star Shahrukh Khan had voiced his support for the Pakistani players in the IPL. Shiv Sena had asked Shahrukh to apologise for this but the actor has refused to bow down on the issue. The film fraternity has been divided on the issue with few stars coming in support of King Khan. Shahrukh will however take solace from the fact that Aamir Khan and Salman Khan have supported him on the issue.

Katrina Kaif Needs Resting

2010-02-10T11:39:00.002Z

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif's biggest concern at the moment is not her career or her love life but her health. She has been suffering from a bout of illness including endometrioma of late. She was taken ill again on Monday night for food poisoning.

It happened while Katrina was busy dubbing for her latest film Rajneeti by Prakash Jha. The makers of the film just couldn't help but stop the dubbing, as the doctors have advised complete bed rest to the actress for a few days.

Katrina’s business manager said that Katrina has been advised complete bed rest in spite of her tight schedule. He added that she is apologetic and guilty about not being able to announce the Filmfare Awards. He went on to say that she would recover completely in a couple of days.

Salman Khan Injured While Shooting

2010-02-10T11:35:00.002Z

The injury is serious and shooting for the Arbaaz Khan's Dabanng has been cancelled for next few days. Says an eyewitness, "Salman was shooting a complex action scene with action director Vijayan (Wanted) when he tore a ligament in his right arm. He could barely move it after that."

Though the actor took some painkillers and finished his scene that day, it was obvious that he was in great discomfort and pain. But after pack-up, he requested Vijayan to shoot without him for a couple of days. Producer-director Arbaaz Khan confirms, "Salman had an old injury or maybe the ligament he sprained was already strained.When he started shooting, the injury got aggravated."

Arbaaz adds, "Salman took painkillers that day but by evening, his arm was all swollen and bruised. The next day, it got worse and he requested our action master to shoot without him for a day. It's difficult to do action scenes without lifting your arms and he couldn't do that. Salman is still in pain."

Is Shahid Kapoor Dating Deepika Padukone?

2010-02-09T16:34:00.001Z

Rumors are rife that Bollywood hotties who recently broke off from their respective partners, i.e Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor are dating each other. While Shahid called an end to his relationship with Priyanka, Deepika’s love life was abruptly ended by Ranbir Kapoor.

Apparently the awesome twosome are hanging out together and also visit each other at their respective homes.

A source says, Shahid’s car was parked outside Deepika’s Bandra residence a few days ago.”

Another source says, “Shahid and Deepika – both are quite headstrong and have moved on from their failed relationships. They are only concentrating on their career at the moment. They want to have a strong foothold in the industry and think alike, which is the main reason why they have clicked together.”

Buzz is also rife that the two will soon be doing a movie together, the source adds, One of Shahid’s close friend is trying to work on the project. Deepika and Shahid are vaguely aware of the project and are definitely keen on working together since both of them are in-demand. Deepika and Shahid have met each other several times in the past but they really started bonding after a recent award function. Both the actors also have common professional interests. Also, let’s not forget that they are single.”

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to become a TV Presenter

2010-02-09T16:28:00.001Z

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is going to make her debut on television. Aishwarya is very busy with shoots of her upcoming movies, but if things go well, she will be hosting a show on national television. It is going to be a chat show and the remaining logistics are yet to be discussed. The debut of this beautiful actress is part of a family deal. According to a source, “right from the time they signed Amitabh Bachchan for Bigg Boss, the channel had decided to have Abhishek and Aishwarya as well.”

Aishwarya was unavailable for comment, her spokesperson denied any such news. However, the channel’s spokesperson said, “no comments.”

Fake Video Clip of Isabel Kaif Katrinas Sister

2010-02-09T16:13:00.004Z

Isabel Kaif sister of Katrina Kaif, is the latest victim of MMS Scandal. A 10 minute clip of a girl who resembles Isabel Kaif is doing the rounds on the Internet. A sexy MMS clip featuring a girl with facial resemblance to Katrina Kaifs younger sister Isabelle has reportedly become a hot searched item in the UK and India.

Of course, the clip could be a fake and even possibly the following comment from a source apparently close to the Kaifs: “Truthfully, it was quite shocking to digest the fact that it was indeed Isabel in the video. She was being groomed.

By both Salman and Katrina for her debut and Kat had even begun to take her sister along to several events in the city to familiarise her with the industry. Katrina had even enrolled Isabel in the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York – an institute that has produced numerous acting talents in Hollywood.”

Shahrukh Khan sticks to his Guns!

2010-02-08T10:24:00.001Z

SRK reached Mumbai today amidst tight security and Shiv Sena was expecting an apology from SRK, and he apologized, but to Karan and Kajol.

SRK said, I am really sorry. would like to apologise to Kajol, Karan Johar and our business partners. The film is going to be affected because of what I said. ‘My Name Is Khan,’ is not my film alone. It has Kajol, Karan ( Johar) and 150 other people whose livelihood depends upon it.”

He further added, “I have done nothing wrong in saying what I did about the Pakistani players, and I said that as an Indian.If Bal Thackeray will call me, I will meet him anytime. I enjoy his company.”

Meanwhile SRK who is a son of a freedom frighter, was branded as traitor by Shiv Sena.

Party chief Bal Thackerey said, “Shahrukh is a traitor and he has insulted sentiments of Indians by favouring Pakistan players.”

However Shiv Sena has decided not disrupt MNIK screening, they said, “How do we awaken this Congress party? This is how you rule. So go ahead. Let Shah Rukh Khan show his film My Name Is Khan without security. Traitors with the blessings of the Congress go ahead, the Shiv Sena will not block you.”

Anushka Sharma the Queen of Yash Raj Films

2010-02-08T10:00:00.003Z

Though Anushka Sharma delivered a mega hit with her debut venture ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’, she does not seem to have impressed any other banner except Yash Raj Films. Her second film is with Shahid Kapoor under YRF.

Now, YRF has signed her for the third venture opposite a newcomer Ranveer Singh. The film will be produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by debutante Maneesh Sharma, who had been an associate director of ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ and had assisted before on films like ‘Fanaa’ and ‘Aaja Nachle’.

This yet untitled film has its storyline revolving around Shruti (Anushka Sharma) and Bittoo (Ranveer Singh), who are just out of Delhi University. The film further goes through the ups and downs of their friendship and entrepreneurial venture with the lavish world of the glamour and glitz of Delhi baaraats and weddings.

Salman Khan Backs Shahrukh Khan

2010-02-06T11:32:00.004Z

He was once upon a time very good friend of Shahrukh Khan and now his foe, Salman Khan has made comments regarding the controversy between SRK and Shiv Sena.

SRK who was targetted by Shiv Sena for supporting Pakistani cricketers to take part in IPL, the Shiv Sena has asked SRK to apologize for his remarks or else they will disrupt the screening of his flick My Name is Khan.

However good old friend Salman Khan has stood up for SRK and feels that he doesn’t need to apologize to Shiv Sena, Salman said, “Shah Rukh doesn`t owe an apology to Shiv Sena”.

Salman further adds, “What should he apologize for? ‘My Name is Khan’ should be released for sure. It has to. As an industry we pay huge entertainment tax to the government and we entertain the people also. We don’t think like politicians.I anyway don’t understand this whole thing of taking a morcha and going to somebody’s house,”

“I think what Shah Rukh said was that the Pakistani players should have been included in the IPL. If I’m not mistaken even our Home Minister P Chidambaram said the same thing. Sports and politics are two different things. In cricket, the only thing you hit is a ball. A sporting field is all about sportsmanship, sports is such a wonderful leveler that both winners and losers shake hands in the beginning as well as at the end of the match.”

Every stars of Bollywood are backing King Khan up and i bet Shiv Sena is regretting the threat he gave to SRK!

Shahrukh Khan gets the backing of his fellow Colleagues

2010-02-05T16:39:00.001Z

Shiv Sena are hellbent on disrupting release of SRK’s My Name is Khan unless and untill he apologizes for his comments he made in support of Pakistani cricketers in IPL. However Bollywood has united in support of SRK against Shiv Sena.

SRK has decided not to apologize for his words and said, “What should I retract, the fact that I am an Indian but I don’t want anyone to come to my country; something that my father, who was a freedom fighter for this country, taught me.”

Preity Zinta: “Guys, just for the record, Shah Rukh is the most secular and the most fair guy I know! It’s unfair to judge his movie based on his opinions!”

Farhan Akhtar: Nothing and nobody has the right to disrupt the release of MNIK. With Karan, Srk all the way.The best way that you can show support for MNIK and cock a snoot at the madness is go watch it fearlessly.

Ayesha Takia: Hats off 2 SRK!!!!!Lov him!!!!support him all the way!!!

Deepika Padukone: Am with u SRK and Karan and the MNIK team…more power to u!!

Priyanka Chopra: With the team of MNIK all the way..SRK karan kajol..i support!

Gaurav Kapoor: Why should SRK apologise ? He IS NOT anti nationalist. He’s anti ‘the anti nationalists’ How can ANYONE have a problem with that?!

Konkona Sharma: I stand by SRK.

Kunal Kapoor: I’m so glad that SRK has not given in to unreasonable arm twisting and stood by what he said. My respect for him has grown many times over.

Farah Khan Ali : Take a lesson, people. Always stand ground for your rights. I’m proud we have people like Shah Rukh, who is not afraid to call a spade a spade and will not apologise for his comments.

No Kissing On Screen for Katrina Kaif

2010-02-04T10:19:00.002Z

In all her films so far, Katrina Kaif has kissed only once, in Kabir Khan’s New York. She decided she wasn’t too comfortable doing it, and told.

Katrina has now decided to make it official. She won’t do a kissing sequence.

Even if the producer-director uses the oldest trick to persuade her: the script demanded it.

Says a friend of the actress, “Katrina has said no to kissing scenes in all her films barring New York. And believe me.

The directors are very keen to see her kiss her co-stars. Katrina cleverly keeps dodging all the so-called must-kiss scenes.

She is a very conservative girl at heart. In fact, when reports claimed that she was going to wear a bikini in Dostana 2.

A la Priyanka Chopra in the first Dostana, Katrina protested violently and made it clear to producer Karan Johar and director Tarun Mansukhani: no exposure, no kissing.”

Says Katrina, “I don’t deny I’ve done scenes in the past where I did things that I wasn’t comfortable with. But now I won’t.

I just don’t feel comfortable doing kissing scenes, or for that matter, wearing a bikini on screen.” In both, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Raajneeti, there was apparently a request for a kiss with Ranbir Kapoor.

Katrina said a polite but firm no. Says a source, “All the intimate scenes in Raajneeti are between Ranbir and his American girlfriend played by Sarah Thompson. They have lingering lovemaking and kissing shots. In the Indian portion of Ranbir’s story, there’s no intimacy with Katrina.

She convinced the director that the character of the dignified politician would not go down well with the audience doing intimate scenes.” Katrina is quite firm as she says, “It’s true. I’m not at all comfortable doing kissing scenes. Call me a prude or conservative. I just don’t feel kissing scenes jell well with our audiences. So no kissing scenes for me.”

Shahrukh Khan and Kajol at NASDAQ

2010-02-04T10:14:00.002Z

The duo are in New York to promote their latest film My Name is Khan and were invited to by Fox Searchlight Pictures, who are distributing the film in the US, to open trading at the world’s biggest stock exchange.

Before the event, Shah Rukh said on his tweeter account: “Nasdaq will be fun. Have to make sure I reach on time, otherwise will end up being blamed for economic upheaval across the world too..ha ha.”

Shortly after ringing the NASDAQ bell, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol spoke with New Yorkers about their new film.

Responding to a question, Shahrukh Khan clarified that the film is unrelated to last year’s incident at the Newark Airport in the US where he was stopped by immigration officers because his name showed up in one of the check-lists.

“The film has nothing to do with it. It is a love story…and what people can do to achieve their love,” Khan said and noted that film explores the impact of 9/11 on people completely unrelated to the last year’s incident.

Shahrukh Khan also underlined that he had “no issues” with the Newark incident. “I have been stopped often enough,” he said, referring to his fans. “But some of the interviews are little interrogative,” the actor said.

“Its not big deal…if I’m going to a country then I have to respect the rules of that country,” he said, stressing that the incident was not a publicity stunt to
promote his movie.

On working with Johar, Khan said: “The greatness of Karan is as a writer.”

Kajol said while the duo had no idea of what was happening in the market front, it was still a lot of fun. “We had a great moment,” Khan said.

Their latest movie centres around a Muslim man, who faces difficulties in social interaction, and falls unconditionally for the beautiful Mandira, a Hindu single mother living out her version of the global dream of success.

Kareena & Shahid Kapoor working together again?

2010-02-04T10:12:00.001Z

Are Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapur coming together again to shoot a song for the much-delayed Milenge Milenge?

Maybe Rumours are rife that producers Boney Kapoor and Satish Kaushik have decided to finish.

The project and are shooting a new beginning for the film.Well, it will be interesting if the makers can bring together.

The now estranged couple Shahid and Kareena. Boney has reportedly already contacted the two.

He believes they will say yes. Because Himesh Reshammiya has come up with a wonderful tune for the song.

Shahrukh Khan wont apologise to Shiv Sena

2010-02-03T15:58:00.003Z

SRK who is currently in US is clearly upset with the reaction of Shiv Sena against him for supporting Pakistani cricketers inclusion in IPL.

SRK says, It makes me feel that activities like this are unhealthy, undemocratic, its insensitive but this is the world is and you can only say what you believe in and stand by it and hopefully I will have the strength to do so.”

“As an Indian I’m not ashamed, guilty or unhappy about what I said neither am I sorry.Whatever I said, which has created an issue… I said it because I am an Indian… I think that every Indian would say the same that we have a good country and that everyone is welcome as a guest. Every country has tension on its borders but for that tension we can’t teach our children and young people the wrong thing… X is wrong, Y is bad and C is dirty,” he added.

Meanwhile shiv Sena are in no mood to forget and forgive the IPL issue and are hell bent on disrupting My Name is Khan’s release in Mumbai unless and until SRK apologizes.

Shiv Sena leader, Manohar Joshi said, “Whether it’s Shah Rukh or anyone else, the Shiv Sena says he must take back his comments, so he’ll have to do it. It’s better if he understands this well. Shah Rukh Khan will have to apologise or else we will not let his film release in Mumbai.”

Do you think SRK needs to apologize for what he said or do you think whatever he said is true and good?