Berlin Film Festival: Aamir Khan selected as a jury

Berlin Film Festival: Aamir Khan selected as a jury: Here's another feather added in Aamir Khan's cap. Bollywood's reigning star has been selected as a jury member for the prestigious Berlin Film Festival,which will begin from February 10 and would go on till February 20.

No wonder,the actor is quite excited about the endeavor.Here's another feather added in Aamir Khan's cap. Bollywood's reigning star has been selected as a jury member for the prestigious Berlin Film Festival,which will begin from February 10 and would go on till February 20.

No wonder,the actor is quite excited about the endeavor.

Penguin set to launch a book on ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’

Penguin set to launch a book on ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’: Penguin is set to launch a book on Ruskin Bond’s short story ‘Suzanna’s Seven Husbands’, which Bollywood filmmaker Vishal Bharadwaj has adapted into a movie and titled it ‘7 Khoon Maaf’.

‘Penguin will release the book Feb 19. This will help readers know our journey from the short story to the film,’ said Bharadwaj.

‘7 Khoon Maaf’ stars Priyanka Chopra as the protagonist, who kills her seven husbands.

Surprise Birthday from Aishwarya Rai to hubby Abhishek Bachchan

Surprise Birthday from Aishwarya Rai to hubby Abhishek Bachchan: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who is currently shooting in New Zealand for Abbas Mastan’s ‘Players’, is in for a surprise birthday Saturday as wife Aishwarya and his friends are planning to visit his sets and take him out for some thrilling adventure sports.

Abhishek’s friends will be flying down to New Zealand to indulge him in his favorite adventure sports. Aishwarya is planning a surprise 35th birthday for her husband, according to sources.

The sources said, the friends and Aishwarya have planned an entire day of bungee jumping, white water rapids and zorbing since Abhishek is a complete adventure junkie.

‘Abhishek’s friends plan to fly down to New zealand where he is shooting to surprise him. Abbas Mastan have decided to give the unit a break and celebrate his birthday in a big way. Since he loves adventure sports but hasn’t got the time to indulge in them thanks to his hectic schedule his friends decided to surprise him and have booked an entire day of interesting activities,’ a source told IANS.

Abhishek, who will celebrate his 35th birthday tomorrow began his career with J.P. Dutta’s ‘Refugee’ (2000). He then went on to give a string poorly received films, but his performances in ‘Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon’ (2003) and Mani Ratnam’s ‘Yuva’ (2004) proved his mettle as an actor.

The same year, he starred in ‘Dhoom’ his first commercial hit and in 2005, Abhishek, shot to fame with four movies that did well commercially – ‘Bunty Aur Babli’, ‘Sarkar’, ‘Dus’, and ‘Bluffmaster’.

In 2007, the actor starred in ‘Guru’, receiving much acclaim for his performance, and the film emerged as his first solo hit. Later he went on to films like ‘Sarkar Raj’, ‘Dostana’, ‘Delhi-6′ and ‘Paa’ among others.

The actor has a full kitty this year with four films ‘Game’, ‘Dum Maro Dum’, ‘Players’ and ‘Bol Bachchan’.

Shahid Kapoor playing as a pilot and fly in F 16 for Mausam

Shahid Kapoor playing as a pilot and fly in F 16 for Mausam: After playing a bookie in “Kaminey”, now Shahid Kapoor will be seen as a pilot in “Mausam” and the actor is excited about flying in an F 16 fighter jet for the role."

It is a huge honour and privilege and at the same time probably the coolest thing I’ve done yet in life… I am super excited about it," said Shahid in a statement.

Hollywood star Tom Cruise flew in a F 15 for his role in “Top Guns”.

“Mausam” is the directorial debut of his father, actor Pankaj Kapoor.

The film stars Sonam Kapoor in the female lead and some parts have been shot in Scotland.

Miss Universe 2011: Sushmita Sen hopeful for India to win the title

Miss Universe 2011: Sushmita Sen hopeful for India to win the title: Former beauty queen Sushmita Sen is hopeful that India will finally break its decade-long jinx at the Miss Universe 2011.The actress, who bought the franchise for selecting the Miss Universe India last year, says preparations have begun for the “I Am She” contest.

“Hope you all r having a lovely day!!:) we at our end have been busy with preparations for’I AMshe 2011′.. it’s all so creative n exciting!! I sooooo want India to win ‘Miss Universe’ again!! It’s a victory long due:)) I know u feel d same way!” Sushmita posted on her Twitter page.

The 35-year-old has asked her fans and interested candidates to suggest ideas for finding the right girl this time.

“All thoughts n ideas are welcome! Let’s as a team find that beautiful n intelligent representative from India to d world:) do u know who?:) Also guys, do visit our site.. Iam-she.com..all info provided there!!:) let’s win d Miss Universe..shall we;)) d eternal optimist:))cheers!,” she added.

Sushmita was the first Indian to win the Miss Universe crown in 1994, after which Lara Dutta claimed the title in 2000. Both women went on to be successful actors in Bollywood.

Junior Akshay to act as Akshay's teenage version in Patiala House

Junior Akshay to act as Akshay's teenage version in Patiala House: There was no way director Nikhil Advani was going to compromise on casting for the boy who would play Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's teenage version in his upcoming film "Patiala House". He found the perfect junior Akshay in Usman Quereshi.

Advani was hunting for a boy to play 17-year-old Akshay, and Usman was on board on the first meeting itself because of his resemblance with the 43-year-old actor. In fact, the resemblance was so strong that the crew gave him the nickname Akki Junior, said a source.

"We were completely bowled over by the striking resemblance between the two - Akshay and Usman. And after the screen test, without a doubt we found our 17-year-old Akshay for 'Patiala House'. It is not easy to play a younger role of such a superstar but Usman has done a great job," said Bhushan Kumar of T-Series, the co-producer of the movie.

In fact, Akshay was quite surprised and excited to see Usman, and discovered that they shared a similar scar on their eyebrow. Akshay also said that Usman's body structure is quite similar to his own when he was 17.

"Patiala House" will release Feb 11, 2011.

Shahid Kapoor will be the world's first actor to fly the F-16 fighter

Shahid Kapoor will be the world's first actor to fly the F-16 fighter: Shahid Kapoor will be the first actor in the world to fly the F-16 IN Super Viper fighter plane. He will be participating in the Aero India 2011 show, in Bangalore, where he will fly the plane on February 11.

Uptill date, no actor has got a chance to sit in one of the fastest flying planes in the world.

A source revealed that the actor has been preparing for this for the last few months. "He's gone through rigorous training for the last one month and will continue to do so till his flying date. Apart from the training, there are a number of medical tests that need to be approved before he can actually sit in the cockpit.

Most of these tests are related to flying at a very high velocity and making sure the person doesn't suffer from motion sickness. Till now he's passed most of the medical tests and there are a couple more which will happen in the coming days."

Before Shahid gets into the cockpit he will run a flight simulation test which will be like flying the actual flight under the same conditions. He will then fly the plane at the Indian Air Force Station Yelahanka, as a part of the show which goes on air from February 9 to 13.

Other than Shahid, Ratan Tata has been the only other Indian to have got permission to fly the F16. Tata flew 20 minutes in a twin seat F-16 at the 2007 Aero India Show.

Incidentally, Shahid plays an Air Force pilot in his father Pankaj Kapoor's directorial debut Mausam, opposite Sonam Kapoor. As a part of his role, he's getting acquainted with the various aspects of fighter planes and also meeting air-force personnel to get in depth knowledge.

Sheetal Talwar producer of Mausam confirms, "Yes, Shahid will be flying the F 16. He will get the opportunity to feel the thrills and the major adrenaline rush that a pilot goes through during course of duty."

Aamir Khan as villain in Dhoom 3, it's a great franchise for being a part!

Aamir Khan as villain in Dhoom 3, it's a great franchise for being a part!: Aamir Khan is excited to play villain in “Dhoom 3″. The superstar Wednesday said “Dhoom” was a great franchise to work in even though he initially didn’t think he would fit in.”I have recently signed ‘Dhoom 3′. I liked the script very much. When I had watched ‘Dhoom’, I liked it a lot. I enjoyed the music and the whole attitude. It’s a very fun film. I really liked it. I never thought I would fit in this kind of film,” Aamir told reporters at a press meet here.

Victor Acharya, who wrote “Dhoom” and “Dhoom 2″ is the writer-director of “Dhoom 3″. The earlier installments were directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and starred Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra.

“When I heard the story from Victor, I really enjoyed it. Very well-written script, very enjoyable. It’s a great franchise and I am happy to be part of it. I am also looking forward to work with Abhishek and Uday,” Aamir said.

“It’s true that for the first time I’m doing a negative role, an anti-hero in the mainstream film. I liked my role and all the characters are very well-written. Actually, in between I did another negative role in an offbeat film ‘1947 Earth’,” said Aamir.

This is the second time Aamir is working with Yash Raj Films after “Fanaa” in 2006.

“I have worked with Yash Raj and I have a very comfortable relation with them,” he said.

The actor said Victor and producer Aditya Chopra are yet to decide the actress opposite him.

While “Dhoom” starred John Abraham as villain, “Dhoom 2″ saw Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai sizzle too.

Victor Acharya’s debut “Tashan” (2008) fared badly at the box office but that didn’t deter Aamir from signing his film.

“I think he is a very talented director. One shouldn’t decide a director’s capacity with the fate of any one of his films. I have full faith in him,” Aamir said.

Sonakshi Sinha to lose more weight to look slimmer and sexier

Sonakshi Sinha to lose more weight to look slimmer and sexier: Sonakshi Sinha’s next film Race 2 will see her shedding the 'gaon ki gori' image completely.

Once a plump girl, Sonakshi had to shed a lot of weight for her debut film Dabangg. But now she’s set to lose more weight to look slimmer and sexier in Race 2.

“First, I had to lose weight for my debut in Dabangg. Now I've to get into even better shape for 'Joker' and 'Race 2'. For the last two years that's all I seem to be doing. Losing weight. But I am fine with that. Because it's important for me to look good,” Sonakshi is quoted as saying by a news agency.

The 23-year-old beauty, however, regrets not being able to show her dancing skills in Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder’s film Joker in which she is paired with Akshay Kumar.

“I requested Farah to please, please make me dance in her husband's film. But my character doesn't have any dance-able opportunities. Sad. We'll have to wait for another occasion,” Sonakshi said.

Secret Tattoo of Kangna Ranaut in 'Tanu Weds Manu'

Secret Tattoo of Kangna Ranaut in 'Tanu Weds Manu': Kangana Ranaut shows off a secret tattoo that is inked on her chest in her next film Tanu Weds Manu.

The actress plays a carefree, bindaas girl in the film who is dead against an arranged marriage but her parents choose a NRI doctor for her, played by Madhavan. So Kangana gets a tattoo on her chest which goes with her bold gal nature. The tattoo says ‘Awasthi’, her boyfriend’s name in the film, and in one scene she lowers her kurta to flaunt the tattoo on her chest to shock the boy who has come to marry her.

It’s learnt that Kangana was not quite sure of the scene, but as she is a thorough professional, she gave it a try and got a temporary henna tattoo on the upper part of her breast especially for the scene. In fact, she used to get the tattoo daily for continuous three days till the scene was finally canned.

That’s the secret of tattoo!

Deepika Padukone to agree with Rajinikanth next film!

Deepika Padukone to agree with Rajinikanth next film!: Deepika Padukone has ended her dilemma. Last week, the buzz had it that Deepika was approached for a film opposite Rajinikanth, but the actress was in two minds due to unavailability of dates. Guess what she opted for?

She decided to step out from the Housefull sequel opposite Akshay Kumar. Deeps thinks the bargain is worth it, but now gossip mills are busy churning out the rumour that Akki is not happy with Deeps. However, the producer of Housefull, Sajid Nadiadwala apparently has no problem with her. As per sources, he understands Deepika’s professional decision.

Coming to the Rajnikant film, it’s titled Rana and will see the superstar in a triple role. It will be produced by Rajini’s daughter Saundarya Rajinikanth. Deepika has heard the script and liked it. So, things are going well for the film, unlike Robot (Endhiran), which was turned down by many actresses before Aishwarya Rai signed the film for a whopping amount.

After the stupendous success of Robot, who will say no to Rajinikanth!

Katrina Kaif's No for Dibakar Banerjee’s next project!

Katrina Kaif's No for Dibakar Banerjee’s next project!: She just lost a great chance! It could have been the role of a life time for Katrina Kaif. She was the one whom the talented director Dibakar Banerjee wanted to cast in his next film Shanghai.

Though the actress was keen on doing the project which has got Emraan Hashmi and Abhay Deol in the lead, par yeh ho na saka! For Dibakar, she was the right choice; the role requires a girl who looks half Indian and half Caucasian. Obviously, he had Kat in mind, but as this pretty lass is busy in a Yash Raj rom com she can’t squeeze out time for Dibakar.

“Katrina was ideal. But she had other career plans,” Dibakar is quoted as saying by a daily. Now the makers are searching frantically for the new Shanghai face. Casting agencies in Europe and North America are given the task to find the right girl as shooting starts in three months.

Can Kat suggest someone to the director? Any near or dear one who looks like her and can act!

Minissha Lamba’s name involed in a multi-crore property scam!

Minissha Lamba’s name involed in a multi-crore property scam!: It was just a few days back when I-T (Income Tax department) came out with a shocking revelation of Priyanka Chopra’s many flats in Mumbai. Now actress Minissha Lamba’s name is involved in a multi-crore property scam.

While talking to a tabloid, Minissha clearly states that her name is used to cheat people. The names of Minissha and Hollywood actress Tara Reid were part of the promotion campaign for the housing project by Santorini Development in Dubai. It even claimed that Minissha has bought the house in the project.

“I have no clue how something like this has happened. Forget about buying property in Dubai, I have not even entertained the notion yet,” Minissha is quoted as saying by the tabloid. She feels sorry for the people who have been tricked to invest their hard-earned money in this fake housing project.

The four who are accused in this Rs 11.5 crore scam are locked behind bars for three years.

Salman Khan tweets Bollywood name called 'Hi Fi'

Salman Khan tweets Bollywood name called 'Hi Fi'; Salman Khan has minced no words in expressing his disgust for the name ‘Bollywood’ that makes the Hindi Film Industry look like ‘chamchas’ of Hollywood.

“Hollywood se Bollywood naam nikla, this is not the name of our industry. Don't know where this ridiculous name has come from and got stuck... it makes us look like chamchas,” Salman wrote on the social networking site Twitter.

In no time, Salman got a new name for Bollywood, suggested by one of his followers.

“Just got a super tweet saying that it (Bollywood) should be called Hi Fi, which stands for Hindi Film Industry,” Salman wrote.

Hi Fi? Not bad.

Aamir Khan organizing stage for Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan patch up

Aamir Khan organizing stage for Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan patch up: Aamir Khan is not playing peacemaker between arch rivals Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan but he is providing a platform for patch up by bringing them together under one roof. It is said that he has invited both the actors to the wedding reception he is hosting for his nephew Imran Khan and his wife Avantika Malik.

Yes, Aamir and his wife Kiran Rao are organizing a special party at a Bandra hotel poolside for the newly-wedded couple Imran and Avantika on February 5. They are inviting many big names in Bollywood, politics, business and sports to the party. Big personalities like Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, The Ambanis, The Birlas, Sachin Tendulkar and several others are said to be in the guest list.


Well, Salman and Shahrukh would meet each other at the party if they accept Aamir’s invitation.

Finally No Fight between Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone

Finally No Fight between Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone: Karan Johar should well be appointed the internal affairs conductor of the Hindi film industry. His party on Tuesday night was the ground for Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone to call it a truce.

After winning the Best Director statuette at Filmfare Awards a few days back, K-Jo threw a party on Tuesday night to which many Bollywood celebs, many of who were not on talking terms with each other, were invited. Katrina and Deepika were among them.

At the party, Deepika reportedly took the initiative and walked up to Katrina to end the chill that has been lingering between the two ever since Ranbir Kapoor broke up with Deepika unceremoniously and moved on to Katrina in 2009.

Reports say Deepika told Katrina that she, too, has moved on in life and is at a very happy space presently (courtesy Siddharth Mallya) and she wants to forget all the unsavoury things that happened between them in the past. Katrina was a bit taken aback by Deepika’s straightforwardness but responded with equally friendly attitude.

According to reports, Kat told Deepika: “I am very happy that you spoke to me. The load is off my chest.”

All this while, the onlookers gawked at the two ladies, who, in no time, were seen chatting amicably.

Who says patching up is difficult!

Salman Khan On Twitter: ‘Bollywood’ Koi Naam Hai Kya? Disgusting

Salman Khan On Twitter: ‘Bollywood’ Koi Naam Hai Kya? Disgusting: Indian film industry is known all over the world as ‘Bollywood’, but Salman Khan has a deep hatred for this name.

Often one hears Amitabh Bachchan crib about the name given to our film industry. According to him, the name Bollywood makes the Hindi film industry sound like a poor imitator of Hollywood. It’s a derogatory name, according to Big B.

Salman Khan doesn’t feel any different.

“Hate this bloody name, Bollywood. Koi naam hai kya? Disgusting,” Khan tweeted.

But Khan’s dislike for ‘Bollywood’ may not change things much as the name has already found a place even in the Oxford dictionary.

Pics- Jennifer Lopez’s cousin Caterina Lopez in an item song in Bollywood

Pics- Jennifer Lopez’s cousin Caterina Lopez in an item song in Bollywood: Thanks to ‘Munni’ and ‘Sheila’, the items songs are once again all the rage in Bollywood. But hoping to surpass the Malaikas and Katrinas is Jennifer Lopez’s cousin sister Caterina Lopez who is making her Bollywood debut with a raunchy item song.

Caterina

Caterina will be seen shaking her booting to a peppy song in the upcoming Hindi film Bhindi Bazaar Inc..

The song to which she’s gyrating has some very bold lyrics and Caterina, despite not knowing Hindi, managed to lip-synch correctly. Now, she says she’s eyeing more offers and probably acting offers from Bollywood.

Pics- Hollywood Hottie Jennifer Lopez’s cousin to play a item song in Bollywood

Minissha Lamba to get her dream role in Shirish's next film 'Joker'

Minissha Lamba to get her dream role in Shirish's next film 'Joker': Minissha Lamba has been waiting for a big project to give the much needed boost to her career. That boost has now come with her having landed a role in Shirish Kunder’s film Joker. Albeit, she is not cast as the female lead.

“Minissha Lamba has been cast as the heroine opposite Shreyas Talpade in 'Joker',” Shirish wrote on microblogging site Twitter.

Minissha herself is quite excited about working with Shirish Kunder whom she admits to admire as a film-maker.

“Gonna start filming a new movie soon..Shirish Kunder's 'Joker'. It's a blessing to work with people whose work one has admired,” Minissha also wrote on Twitter.

She was last seen in the national award winning film Well Done Abba.

Celina Jaitley to get married in Egypt

Celina Jaitley to get married in Egypt: Celina Jaitley will get married in Egypt. Yes, that’s the place where her heart belongs and she wants her wedding to be there. Celina is all set to tie the knot with her fiancé Peter Haag in September.

Is she is not worried about the ongoing turmoil in Egypt? Celina who is also the tourism ambassador of the country is hopeful that by the time of her marriage things will get better. Though Egypt is facing hard times, it’s very beautiful believes actress.

“Peter and I will take our marriage vows in Egypt and nowhere else. We had decided that when we decided to get married. That won’t change,” Celina is quoted saying by a tabloid.

As per reports, her marriage is going to be on September 23 and will be a very private ceremony with just a few friends and family members in attendance. Celina and Peter are dating for more than 10 months and got engaged last year during Durga Puja.

She prays for peace in the country and is planning to visit it soon.