Russell Peters and Shahrukh khan to come together in award function

The awards season begins next month. The most popular jodi of B-Town, Shah Rukh and Saif Ali Khan may not come together this year.
Their act had the lacking-in-sense-of-humour B-Town folks squirming in their seats. After the incensed reaction from the fraternity, the two actors decided not to pursue their act this year.
A source says, "Shah Rukh and Saif have managed to annoy a number of B-Town biggies with their act but it's child's play compared to what Russell Peter does to crowds on his shows. The industry people really need to develop a sense of humour. They have to learn to laugh at themselves and not take themselves so seriously."

This year around, the Morani brothers who organise the popular award show are in the fix. They want to maintain the standard of the show and are trying to convince SRK to do the show. They are also trying to rope in stand up comic Russell Peters. It is not clear if he will co-host with Shah Rukh, or be the solo emcee.
At Russell's recent Mumbai show, there were many film personalities. He made it a point to pick on B-Town people in the crowd. Those who bore the major brunt were Sikandar Kher, Neha Dhupia and Aishwarya Rai (who was absent). While Neha took all his jokes in the right spirit, Kher really took offense and at one point even contemplated walking out of the show.

If the Moranis manage to bring down Peters for the awards, it will be a huge accomplishment. Russell, an Indian by birth, is rated as one of the world's best comics. He recently had a show in India, which was packed and attended by many celebs. The audience adores him and his punch lines. This year his show went house full as soon as it was announced. One of his unique selling points has been his take off on Hindi movies."

Abhishek joins abhinav deo director of nike cicket media camercial

Source: MidDay
After Rakeysh Mehra's Dilli 6, Abhishek Bachchan will now sign up for Delhi Belly director Abhinay Deo's next.
Deo, a successful ad filmmaker, is best remembered for his Nike cricket mania commercial. Abhishek admits, "Yes, I'm doing Abhinay Deo's film. I've always been impressed by his ads. When I heard he was making feature films I was keen to work with him."

Deo, who is the son of veteran actors Ramesh and Seema Deo, will plunge into his next project with Abhishek after he wraps up the Imran Khan starrer.

Another major project on the anvil is with wife Aishwarya. It's a film based on Abhimaan with Rajiv Menon. Admits Abhishek, "Yes, Rajiv is a dear friend. He directed Aishwarya earlier in the Tamil film Kandukondain Kandukondain. He approached us with a subject that isn't exactly a remake of Abhimaan. But it's very similar. We've both attached ourselves to the subject.

Abhishek says 2008 has been a great learning experience, "My first release this year was Sarkar Raj. I went on to Drona. Now I end the year with Dostana. Then comes Delhi 6. I'm happy with the work I've done regardless of whether the film has been successful or not. The important thing is to enjoy the journey. I look back on the year with fond memories."
Then I'm also doing Rohan Sippy's next. We'll try to do something as different as Bluff Master. I'm also doing Rakeysh Mehra's Paanch Kaurav with Pa."

SRK Follows Raj Kappor Trend in coming movie Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

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SRK does go by the name Raj Kapoor in the film and is once again essaying the iconic Raj, which he made so endearing and famous after the trendsetting DILWALE DULHANIA LE JAYENGE. A role which many other actors tried to enact unsuccessfully.

If you are thinking that we are spinning a scoop around the fact that the younger and modern Shah Rukh Khan in RAB NE BANA DI JODI is playing a character which goes by the name of Raj Kapoor, then you are mistaken!.

we are referring to the real Raj Kapoor, the original showman of Bollywood, whose presence can be felt many a times in the Aditya Chopra directed Shah Rukh Khan starrer.

we have the couple logo of the R.K.Films (more like a dancing couple here) which makes an appearance in the promos and the posters of RAB NE BANA DI JODI And last but not the least, the original showman and his family's presence is highly pronounced in the brilliant dance track, 'Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte', where King Khan pays homage to the greats of Bollywood. And topping the list is of course Raj Kapoor followed by his brother, the great dancing star, Shammi Kapoor and the number ends with his youngest son, the super actor, Rishi Kapoor.

Firstly the simpleton character of Shah Rukh Khan (whose screen name is Surinder Sahni in RNBDJ seems to be inspired by the simple, lovable ragamuffin/vagabond played by the legend, Raj Kapoor in his AWARA/ANARI days. Notice the simplicity and SRK's soft, soothing dialogue delivery style (Surinder Sahni this side ji!) which tug at the heart, much similar to Raj Kapoor's characters in his hey days.

So, with the Raj Kapoor factor embedded in its plot we are sure that Bollywood's global superstar, Shah Rukh Khan will win the hearts of zillions through his effective portrayal of the winning underdog in RAB NE BANA DI JODI, when the film releases on December 12.

After Saif Akki Playing Carton Character with voice

After Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, another A-list star is all set to lend his voice to an animation film.

The star in question is none other than Akshay Kumar. The actor has been roped in to do the voice-over for Percept Picture Company's forthcoming animated film Jumbo.

If you recall, Saif and Kareena had done the voice over for the animation film Roadside Romeo.

He will be joined by another actor, Dimple Kapadia.

Big B released form Hospiatl now back to work for Dabur add

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Friday resumed work, shooting for an advertisement clip for Dabur , a leading Ayurvedic health care company.

It's wonderful to be getting back in front of the camera, but quite honestly I was rather enjoying the rest days. Nothing to do, no schedules and timings to rush to, no compulsions, just lying back and taking my own time over it.

Ah ! well can't have everything in life my way,'' the actor remarked on his blog.

The actor, who was hospitalised after he suffered acute stomach pain on his 66th birthday on October 11, had been advised rest by doctors for at least a month.

Amir spending more time to get more closer with Asin

Source: Radio Sargam
Says a source close to Khan, "Aamir is an experienced actor and can switch on and off at will but he realised that Asin might not be ready to break into a romantic number at will. They needed to establish a rapport.

Ever the perfectionist that Aamir Khan is, he refused to shoot a romantic number with Bollywood newcomer Asin for new flick Ghajini, that he wanted to spend some time with her before.

Four days before shooting, were kept aside for Aamir to get to know his leading lady and put her at ease, so that the romantic song would look natural. Aamir and Asin would go for long walks in the desert. Nobody knew what they spoke about but one could see Asin gradually relaxing and becoming comfortable with Aamir. And that’s the reason the blazing chemistry on screen."
The song in question, Guzarish, has been shot in Namibia and choreographed by Ahmedh Khan. The source adds, "A charter aircraft comprising 23 people was taken to Namibia and the song was shot in ‘dead man’s land’. Sosusfei Lodge, where Aamir and the crew stayed is part of the dessert.

The location was a two-and-a-half hour ride from the hotel. Aamir was very particular about his workouts as he had to shoot his bare-bodied sequences there especially for the song so a makeshift gym was created at the base camp of the shooting locations."

Ghajini director, AR Murugadoss, says, "We all landed in Namibia to shoot this song and this was the first romantic song between the two. Aamir is an experienced actor and he had genuinely liked Asin’s performance in the Tamil version of the film. He praised her performance giving Asin a lot of confidence."

Subhash Ghai planning to remake Hero with Salman and katrina

The rumour spreading around Bollywood right now is that veteran director Subhash Ghai is planning to remake one of his biggest films – Hero, and that this time he wants Salman Khan for the lead role.

Talking to an Indian newspaper, Salman Khan himself brought up the news of a remake of Hero, saying, “I had heard two three scripts before Yuvvraaj. The scripts were good but I couldn’t play those characters. I wanted him to make Hero with me but Subhash ji said we would make it later. Then he came up with Yuvvraaj.”

This comment from Salman has given fuel to the rumour that Subhash is indeed going to cast Salman in the remake of Hero. A source from the Ghai camp, further adds, “Yes, Subhash ji is planning to remake Hero and has already thought about the actors.

The source reveals more, “The new Hero will be slightly different from the original and will be made for the audience now it will be an up-to-date version. Subhash ji is planning to shoot the film at an overseas location and hopes to complete it within 90 days, so that he can release it for end of 2009.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif are his first choice of lead role. Salman would be playing the role made famous by Jackie Shroff and Katrina the role of Meenakshi Sheshadri. Subhash ji is waiting on the release of Yuvvraaj and will then start work on the remake.”