It is not often that a lead pair in a Bollywood film is remembered for the wonderful chemistry that the actors share onscreen. While the Shah Rukh Khan – Kajol jodi is the most talked about in B-town, contemporary actors Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif have carved a niche for themselves onscreen. But is the pairing overrated? That is what the film critics would like to think, because every film which features the Akshay Kumar – Katrina Kaif pairing does well at the box office in spite of the fact that it does not have a good storyline to match.

If you don’t believe this, take a look at the recently released films with Akshay and Katrina in the lead. Be it Namaste London or Welcome or De Dana Dan, every film has scored well at the Indian box office. So will the magic work this time too? While the actors embrace themselves for upcoming release Tees Maar Khan, the question is whether a Farah Khan production will do well without lucky mascot Shah Rukh Khan. The promotion work for Tees Maar Khan is on its way and the promos look inviting to the eye, but keeping in mind therather storyline that Farah Khan usually follows, will the Akshay – Katrina chemistry be enough to draw audiences to the cinema? This is a question which can only be answered on Christmas Eve, when the film hits theaters. More

Actor Saif Ali Khan on Saturday became member of The Taj Enlighten Film Society. Saif was handed over honorary membership to the film society by the film society’s president Pranav Ashar at an event in Mumbai. The film society, a partnership between premium tea blend Brooke Bond Taj Mahal and Enlighten Film Society, was authenticated as India’s Largest Film Society by the Federation of Film Societies of India (FFSI).

The Taj Enlighten Film Society, present in Mumbai, Bangalore and now Delhi, claims to be dedicated to the cause of spreading good cinema. At present the Society has over 10,000 members across the country.

The Society, started in 2007, showcases both national and international films to discerning film enthusiasts, all at a nominal annual membership fee of Rs. 1800.

Ashar said, “The Taj Enlighten Film Society is for all film aficionados, and a society with a difference. Since its inception in 2007, it has grown to become India’s largest film society, with over 10,000 members. Today is truly a landmark for the film society, but only a stepping stone to making India’s largest film society, the World’s Largest Film Society.” More

Bollywood’s forgotten diva Urmila Matondkar, who has not been seen in films for a long time, made an appearance — but not in front of the camera. She sashayed down the ramp for designer Nisha Sagar at the ongoing Amby Valley India Bridal Week (AVIBW).

Wearing a colourful, heavily-studded lehenga and corset, the actress walked down the ramp, joined by actor Govinda’s daughter Narmada, who flaunted a blue and green, flowy chiffon dress with crystals. ‘The kind of clothes I have designed this time I think Urmila and Narmada fitted the palette and the cuts very well. So they were a very good choice,’ Sagar told IANS.

Urmila, who has done hit films like ‘Rangeela’, ‘Judaai’, ‘Satya’ and ‘Pyar Tune Kya Kiya’, didn’t interact with the media after the show.

Sagar’s collection, which was in association with the Gitanjali group, was a melange of bright and vibrant hues – royal blue, emerald green, lime green with a subtle hint of pink and orange. The embroidery was detailed with gold work and Swarovski stones. More

Salman Khan’s fall outs and patch ups are ample to keep the tabloid Press from running out of fodder. In early August 2010, Khan had an acrimonious split with the channel airing ‘Dus Ka Dum’ and he strode right out of the project.

Presently, the mediavine is abuzz with news that Khan is all set to romp right back into the anchor’s seat in 2011 for the third season of ‘DKD’. As per insiders, all efforts to rake in a new host for ‘DKD’ came a cropper, as no one could really measure up to Khan’s star cachet.

States a highly placed source, “Salman did the first season of ‘DKD’ charging Rs. 89 crore for 104 episodes and for the second season he demanded a raise. But the channel heads cited recession as the reason and Salman willingly slashed his fee after they admitted to a cash crunch. Considering that Salman had agreed to a fee cut for the second season, shouldn’t the channel have given him an increment for the third season? Anyway, they have agreed to all his conditions, including the fee hike, coz’ Salman told them that we would do season three of ‘DKD’ only on his terms.”

Adds the insider, “Besides, Salman does not have a binding contract with ‘Bigg Boss’ and he can always do it too apart from ‘DKD’, also next year. When the channel heads called up Salman he agreed because ‘Dus Ka Dum’ is very dear to him as it was his first television show.” Source

Everyone goes crazy for Priyanka Chopra’s hot body but director Vishal Bhardwaj doesn’t seems to be happy with Priyanka’s svelte sexy figure.

Recently, the actress had to shoot a semi-nude scene with newcomer Vivaan, Naseeruddin Shah’s son, in Vishal’s film ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’ but her extremely toned body could not work for the scene and as a result, the director had to shoot the scene with a body double.

Priyanka was playing the role of a thirty-eight year old lady in that particular scene of ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’ with Vivaan and she was required to show her bare back on camera. However, her fit and taut body could not look as that of a thirty-eight year old.

Interestingly, Vishal came up with the idea of using a body double for Priyanka to resolve the problem. And finally, the scene in question was shot using a body double exposing her back.

Talking to a news daily, an insider said, “That scene has Priyanka and Naseeruddin Shah’s son, Vivaan in it and Priyanka is playing the role of a woman between the age of 38 and 40. Vivaan’s character goes to Priyanka’s room. On seeing him, she drops the gown she is wearing.” More

The lovebirds Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai has always been seen extremely happy together on every occasion. But now, it seems that the long honeymoon of the couple is over and they are ready to enter the real conjugal world where some misunderstandings and sweet-bitter fight is normal.

The gorgeous ‘Bachchan bahu’ always gets excited whenever she is seen surrounded by her family. This has become a regular practice since her marriage to junior Bachchan. However, this over-the-top behavior of Ash has been noticed by her loving hubby too, and he is probably feeling embarrassed for the same. Recently, this became an issue between the couple and it led to a heated argument.

Ash and Abhi was on their way to an award ceremony and actor Kunal Kapoor was also along with them. Abhi asked her to be a bit soft in her expression as the actress was reportedly getting too loud and vocal. A subtle request from her hubby came instantly to keep her voice low. Gauging the sensitivity situation, Kunal preferred to leave the place to allow them to settle their spat. More

US President Barack Obama’s upcoming India visit has got many people excited including our very own celebrities. Superstar Shahrukh Khan posted a very witty remark on the President.

It can be recalled that in Karan Johar’s film MY NAME IS KHAN, Khan travelled the entire America to meet the President.

The actor tweeted, “American president is in India. If I had known wouldn’t have gone looking for him all over America instead met him in Andheri or Ghatkopar.”

Well, we are again impressed by SRK’s humor and repartee. Way to go! Source

As we all know that remakes of classic films are abound in Bollywood these days; the latest film to be remade is the 1953 musical masterpiece Baiju Bawra. At the helm is director, Krishna Shah, who has reportedly approached perfectionist Aamir Khan, for the titular role that made Bharat Bhushan famous 60 years ago.

A.R. Rahman is said to have inspired Shah to pursue the project, and Rahman is all set to provide the music to the film. The classic film had brilliant music by the legendary Naushad, and starred Meena Kumari in her breakout role.

Baiju Bawra is about a singer who vows to have revenge on the legendary music maestro Tansen, who drove his father to his death. Baiju forsakes his worldly pleasures and his love in his quest for vengeance. The film featured a wonderful climax where Tansen and Baiju have a musical duel, testing if their finesse can turn dissolve marble into water!

According to the Urdu Jang newspaper, the film had been shelved for a while so that Shah could focus on his epic Mother: The Indira Gandhi Story, but now his energies are focused on reviving this anticipated film. Source

Director David Dhawan has taken it upon himself to bring together Govinda and Salman Khan, both of whom reportedly are not on speaking terms any more. David, their close associate, and who has done the maximum number of films with them, is now in the process of bringing them together for the sequel to ‘Partner’.

But stories about the real-life rift between the reel-life partners are taking a toll on David. He is toying with the idea of hosting a party to celebrate the Salman-Govinda friendship.

‘And why just the Salman-Govinda friendship? It will be to celebrate the Salman-Govinda-David friendship. I get very disturbed when I hear about their so-called rift. Arrey yaar, both are far above such bickering. Look at Govinda’s track-record. He has been at the top for decades. As for Salman, with ‘Dabangg’ he has proved he is beyond all competition,’ Dhawan says.

‘I hate to see people talking about two of my closest friends in this negative way. So yes, a party celebrating Salman and Govinda’s friendship and my friendship with them seems a good idea,’ he adds. More

The macho Vivek Oberoi married Priyanka Alva, daughter of late Karnataka political leader Jeevraj Alva, here Friday. The 28-year-old Priyanka is a Business Management graduate from Britain. Her mother Nandini is a well known classical dancer.

Jeevraj Alva, a Janata Dal-United leader and a minister in the Ramakrishna Hegde ministry in Karnataka, passed away in 2001. The wedding, both in Karnataka and Punjabi style, took place at the sprawling farm house of Alvas in north Bangalore.

The Oberois — father Suresh Oberoi was also a leading Hindi film actor — will host a reception in Mumbai Sunday. The pre-wedding ceremonies began Thursday and continued till Friday evening when the ‘barat` reached Alva`s house.

The wedding comes a few days after the release of Vivek`s latest bollywood flick, ‘Rakht Charitra’, across India. Source

Hrithik Roshan and Farhan Akhtar are known as good friends in Tinsel Town. And Hrithik is all set to take this friendship with Farhan to the next level. Buzz has it that Bollywood hunk Hrithik Roshan will be seen in a cameo role for Farhan Akhtar`s upcoming flick ‘Don 2 – The Chase Continues’.
 
According to the reports, Hrithik had plans to join buddy Shah Rukh Khan in Berlin for King Khan’s birthday bash on November 2. However, Hrithik is also going to shoot for a special role in ‘Don 2’ and will be seen doing some action scenes with Shah Rukh in the movie.

Talking to a news daily, a source close to Hrithik said, “Recently, there was buzz about Hrithik joining in Shah Rukh Khan`s birthday celebrations as he`s extremely close to King Khan. While that may be true, the real reason for Duggu`s departure to Berlin is being kept under wraps. Apparently, producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani were keen that Hrithik do a special cameo in ‘Don 2’.”

An excited source added, “Roshan`s character is a stylised one with interesting shades and they felt only he could do justice to it. But Farhan and Ritesh want to keep Hrithik`s role hidden till the film`s release as it`s one of the highlights of ‘Don 2’. Duggu is very close to Farhan and Ritesh and he couldn`t refuse them.” Source

Salman Khan is bonding with every star in Bollywood. He woke up today morning to tweet his thanks to Akshay Kumar.

“Yeah !!! Akshay kumar has donated 50 lakh’s to being human, our charitable trust, thank u akki. I think every body shld tweet n thank him.”

 We agree with Khan for a change! Source