SRK to act on small screen again

Bollywood badshah Shah Rukh Khan is back to his roots - the small screen. Nearly two decades after featuring in fiction shows like Circus and Fauji, the superstar recently shot a cameo for Colors' new show Sasural Simar Ka. 

The 45-year-old was quite excited about the shoot, and squeezed in time out of his choc-a-bloc schedule for it, said a source from the channel. The channel arranged to shoot the sequence at Mannat, his residence in Bandra, Mumbai. 

"The story appealed to him as Sasural Simar Ka deals with a girl Simar, who can go to any length to make her dreams of a being an expert dancer come true," said the source.

Though the actor kept his strings attached to TV through reality shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati, Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain and Zor Ka Jhatka, this is Shah Rukh's first appearance in a TV serial ever since he achieved star status.

In his cameo in Sasural Simar Ka, Shah Rukh plays judge of a dance reality show Chak Dhoom Dhoom, in which Simar, the protagonist wants to participate without the knowledge of her father.

Actress Deepika Samson, who plays Simar, was on cloud nine after shooting with King Khan.

"It was a lifetime experience to shoot or be around SRK. I froze when I saw Shah Rukh. He made me feel so comfortable. I keep pinching myself to believe that I shot with him," said Samson.

Kangna wants Aamir

A new director who wants to make his Bollywood debut approached Kangna Ranaut for his film Chalo Driver (working title) Kangna met the director, loved the script and agreed to revert to him after reading it.

However, she told the newbie director that she would prefer to work with Aamir Khan on this film. When the director informed her that he had no access to Aamir, Kangna took the onus of "getting him Aamir." Our source says, "Kangna apparently called Aamir, who informed her to leave the script with his office saying his script reading department would read it and then get back to her."

Everyone who knows Aamir well, is aware that right now the actor is committed to Reema Kagti's suspense thriller; from January 2012 he has Aditya Chopra's Dhoom-3. So obviously whoever else comes to him will have wait their turn.

Remember Aamir and Kangna were to team up in Ghajini earlier? Kangna was in Jiah Khan's role. However, she was unceremoniously dropped because some news on the film was leaked to the media, and the finger of suspicion pointed to her. Will she get lucky the second time around?

'Tere Bin Laden' producer considering re-release of movie

Mumbai: Terror mastermind Osama bin Laden's death has led to an unlikely effect on Bollywood. There is a move afoot to re-release the Osama-spoof, Tere Bin Laden, in cinema halls and on satellite channels.

The film's producer, Pooja Shetty Deora, told TOI, "We are considering re-releasing the movie, but we have still not been able to contact our distributors in this regard. We will have to wait for a couple of days to gauge whether the public really wants to see the film in theatres all over again."

The interest was also apparent on social networking sites; the film's title was often used across various websites throughout Monday. One Tweet said, "Bin Tere Laden America is lost they'll have to create a new victim and find the next nation to ruin (sic)." Writer Pritish Nandy tweeted, "Interested to see who is presented as the captured young wife of Osama. Anyone in Hollywood will give her right arm for the role."

Another one said: "What will Al Qaeda do after Laden is dead watch Tere Bin Laden!.(sic)."

Yet another said: "Wonder if Osama Bin Laden watched Tere Bin Laden? After all, the movie was about him, wonder what he thought of it."

Twitter also had the following message: "Today's quote from Pakistan is Tere Bin Laden

One of the Twitter theories was that CIA got the idea to finally kill Laden from the film. A Tweet said: "I am sure someone from CIA watched 'Tere Bin Laden' and found it to be a very good idea."

The Osama-spoofing movie also generated two potential movie titles: "Mar Gaye Re Osama" and "Bin Tere Laden".

The winner tweet of the day as far as Bollywood was concerned was perhaps: "How many times will Osama die? Is it the last time? (sic)."

No Shakira for Shah Rukh

Shah Rukh Khan's efforts to rope in sexy pop siren Shakira to shoot a promo for his IPL cricket team have gone kaput.

The singer and the actor were caught up in their own schedules and weren't able to match their timings. So at least this season, SRK won't be getting Shakira to dance and sing for his team. SRK was also hoping to get her to do a special number for his film, at least that's what the buzz was. Unfortunately, that too isn't happening. Better luck next time SRK!

Shah Rukh Khan gets into a brawl

The actor's patience was tested at Maheep Kapoor's birthday bash on Friday...

After Katrina Kaif's birthday bash years ago, Shah Rukh Khan found himself involved in a brawl once again on Friday evening as Maheep Kapoor, wife of Sanjay Kapoor celebrated her birthday at their Juhu residence.

It was producer Mozez Singh - of 'White Noise' fame - who managed to irk the actor, all this at 4:30 a.m! As Mozez Singh was leaving the party and was waiting for the elevator, he noticed Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ritesh Sidhwani, Karan Johar waiting there, too.

For some odd reason, he began insulting the King Khan, and said nasty things about him. Shah Rukh Khan initially chose to ignore him and his comments, but when the comments didn't stop, SRK got livid. He approached Mozez and caught him by the collar. Mozez, too, tried a stunt or two, but the battling boys were soon separated by Hrithik Roshan and gang.

Host Sanjay Kapoor was quick to come to the scene and handle the situation. He ensured that SRK and his gang leave in one elevator, while Singh leaves in the other after a few minutes.

It is also said that Mozez Singh and Sohail Khan got into a tussle as Mozez passed some lewd remarks on his few lady friends at the party. However, this particular one was sorted out.

Fiance asks Hudson not to lose more weight

Oscar winning actress Jennifer Hudson's fiance David Otunga does not want her to lose more weight because he likes her basic look with no make up and no heels.

"I haven't actually caught up with how I look. Some people don't like it so much and tell me to stop. My fiance tells me not to lose more - he likes me very basic, no make-up, no heels, no fuss. I think both of us are still struggling to come to terms with this new me. He'll tell me not to dress up, but I tell him to get used to it," contactmusic quoted Hudson as saying.

The 29-year-old has dropped four dress sizes in less than two years after following a WeightWatchers plan and is happy with her current size.

"Honestly, I want to stay at this weight. I don't want to lose any more. I'm more concerned with not losing more (than gaining). If I stick with the Weight Watchers plan then I'll have no problem. I think I'll be this size for the rest of my life," she said.a

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Freida Pinto bares it all

Slumdog Millionaire actress Frieda Pinto is all set to enact a love making scene which requires her to bare it all! The teaser of the film, Immortals, has already fired up everyone's imagination.

The teaser is quite sensous in nature and promises skinshow on the part of the actress. In fact in one scene, Freida goes backless.

Immortals is a film by Tarsem Singh and also stars henry cavill and Mickey Rourke. It is said to be adapted from the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur and the Titanomachy. Frieda Pinto stars as Phaedra, an oracle priestess who goes on the quest with Theseus. henry Cavill plays Theseus.

Tarsem's directorial debut was with The Cell that starred Jennifer Lopez. He is acclaimed for the 2005 Pepsi commercial that saw the combination of gladiators with the song "We will rock you". Enrique, Britney Spears and Beyonce were part of that popular commercial.

Ellen and Lady Gaga share a kiss

Stand-up comedian Ellen DeGeneres and Poker Face singer Lady Gaga shared a kiss, after the latter performed her new song on Ellen's talk show.

Ellen, 53, kissed Lady Gaga, 25, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, after she sang her latest single, the controversial song Judas on the show.

Gaga chose Ellen's chat show for the first performance of her new single, and decided to celebrate her three-year friendship with the TV personality.

"You are so sweet and beautiful. I love you, you are fantastic," a website quoted Ellen as saying as she thanked the pop singer. And it appears that Gaga was just as happy to see her friend and surprised her with a cake to celebrate their mutual appreciation.

Rihanna almost had a wardrobe malfunction

Singer Rihanna almost had a wardrobe malfunction at a recent charity dinner in New York. Her breasts just about stayed in place inside the deep, lacy neckline as she leaned over to greet some famous celebrity friends.

Rihanna had leaned in to say hello to David Bowie and his wife Iman, when the singer almost gave a little too much away, prompting fashion insiders to suggest that she should use sticky tape more often to protect her modesty.

The S&M singer looked stunning in a long black gown as she arrived at the gala held for leukemia awareness, but as she posed for photos, she almost gave the game away beneath the dress's plunging neckline, reports a newspaper. Rihanna was a guest of honour at the event where she was honoured for her dedication and fund-raising work in the fight against the disease.

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