YRF plays safe, averts Imran-Katrina clash

Imran Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer was to release in July; date has now been postponed 

The release date of Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, a Yash Raj film starring Imran Khan, Katrina Kaif and Ali Zafar has been pushed from July to September 9.

The makers saw no point in releasing the film the same month as Imran Khan's Delhi Belly and Katrina Kaif's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

Says an insider, "MBKD is YRF's next big film. They decided to play it safe rather than battle it out with two other biggies starring their lead stars.

Imran Khan's DB releases July 1 and Kat's ZNMD is out July 15. The overlapping of stars might confuse audiences."

Moreover, Imran and Katrina would also be required to promote their other films. As a result, there will be clash of dates and it could affect the publicity of their film.

Since those films wouldn't move their release dates, MBKD had to.

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YRF plays safe, averts Imran-Katrina clash

Imran Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer was to release in July; date has now been postponed 

The release date of Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, a Yash Raj film starring Imran Khan, Katrina Kaif and Ali Zafar has been pushed from July to September 9.

The makers saw no point in releasing the film the same month as Imran Khan's Delhi Belly and Katrina Kaif's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

Says an insider, "MBKD is YRF's next big film. They decided to play it safe rather than battle it out with two other biggies starring their lead stars.

Imran Khan's DB releases July 1 and Kat's ZNMD is out July 15. The overlapping of stars might confuse audiences."

Moreover, Imran and Katrina would also be required to promote their other films. As a result, there will be clash of dates and it could affect the publicity of their film.

Since those films wouldn't move their release dates, MBKD had to.

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My link-up with Brett Lee is a stale new: Preity Zinta

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta seems to have got quite bored with her constant link-up to Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, who now plays for her Indian Premier League team Kings XI Punjab.

The actress, who was earlier dating industrialist Ness Wadia, took to micro-blogging site Twitter to tell her friends and fans that she is just friends with Lee.

"I think being romantically linked to Brett every year is outdated and stale news now! So sorry to say folks NO NEWS here! FRIENDS yeesss (sic)," posted Preity.

The duo was recently spotted together at a restaurant in Mumbai, and according to reports, they chose to exit separately to avoid paparazzi.

Lee has expressed on many occasions earlier that Preity is his favourite actress.

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My link-up with Brett Lee is a stale new: Preity Zinta

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta seems to have got quite bored with her constant link-up to Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, who now plays for her Indian Premier League team Kings XI Punjab.

The actress, who was earlier dating industrialist Ness Wadia, took to micro-blogging site Twitter to tell her friends and fans that she is just friends with Lee.

"I think being romantically linked to Brett every year is outdated and stale news now! So sorry to say folks NO NEWS here! FRIENDS yeesss (sic)," posted Preity.

The duo was recently spotted together at a restaurant in Mumbai, and according to reports, they chose to exit separately to avoid paparazzi.

Lee has expressed on many occasions earlier that Preity is his favourite actress.

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Shilpa Shetty's UK estate taken over by squatter gang

A private estate in Britain that is home to a host of celebrities - including Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty - is reportedly being taken over by a gang of squatters.

The celebrity residents of the St. George's Hill community in Weybridge, Surrey, are now being asked to be "vigilant" following the arrival of the squatters, the Daily Mail reported.

Former residents of the estate include singer Elton John, former Beatle Ringo Starr and Hollywood actress Kate Winslet.

Six squatters reportedly moved into the abandoned three million pound, six-bedroom Woodlawn Cottage on the exclusive estate in April, and claim they were not acting illegally.

The property was reportedly abandoned six years ago and has since become derelict. The squatters say they plan to stay as long as possible.

"It is legal for me to be here. I found the place on Google maps so I came up to have a look and the place was open. The locks had been broken off, no one was living here, it was completely open - so why not?" a squatter named Stefan Cybulski said.

Homeowners now say they want the illegal movers out.

"It does seem pretty extraordinary that the police can't do anything to get these people off the estate," a resident said.

"They have no right to be here, yet the law appears to be on their side - it's completely wrong."

Properties on the estate are worth nearly 10 million pounds.

A security guard is now being employed to keep the property under surveillance. Police have set up extra patrol of the area.

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Meet the girl who makes Big B look so cool

Amitabh Bachchan gets nod of support from his 'Bbuddah - Hoga Terra Baap' stylist 

Promos of Amitabh Bachchan in Bbuddah - Hoga Terra Baap has the star in a cool dude look. Big B has pushed the envelope for his character's styling.

There is even a dialogue in the film to justify his personal statement.

Bachchan has been styled by Leepakshi Ellawadi for the action flick. Puri Jagannath didn't give her a specific brief. He simply told her to listen to the character and dress him up!

Says Leepakshi, "Puri Sir provided me with the dialogues of Bachchan Sir from the movie. He wanted me to make a mental picture of the man after hearing his lingo. And then go about styling the character."

Several brainstorming sessions later, it was decided to make the Big B look peculiar, a bit outlandish...something that stands out.

Leepakshi accompanied the star on a shopping trip in London. "We picked up a lot of stuff several high-end labels. Of course, several alterations had to be made."

The Big B did express reservations. "He'd keep asking if he'd be able to carry it off and if it would look good on him. I would tell him you are Amitabh Bachchan, you can carry off anything."

As part of his look, Big B will be seen in jeans and jackets, suits and scarves. "There is everything from floral shirts to leather jackets, stylish suits and uniquely printed denims.

He will also be wearing printed scarves in different hues throughout the film," says Leepakshi who has earlier worked in Jagannath's south flicks as well as in Wanted.

"And add to this his fancy watches, blue tinted glasses and his high-end luxury wheels."

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Shilpa Shetty's UK estate taken over by squatter gang

A private estate in Britain that is home to a host of celebrities - including Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty - is reportedly being taken over by a gang of squatters.

The celebrity residents of the St. George's Hill community in Weybridge, Surrey, are now being asked to be "vigilant" following the arrival of the squatters, the Daily Mail reported.

Former residents of the estate include singer Elton John, former Beatle Ringo Starr and Hollywood actress Kate Winslet.

Six squatters reportedly moved into the abandoned three million pound, six-bedroom Woodlawn Cottage on the exclusive estate in April, and claim they were not acting illegally.

The property was reportedly abandoned six years ago and has since become derelict. The squatters say they plan to stay as long as possible.

"It is legal for me to be here. I found the place on Google maps so I came up to have a look and the place was open. The locks had been broken off, no one was living here, it was completely open - so why not?" a squatter named Stefan Cybulski said.

Homeowners now say they want the illegal movers out.

"It does seem pretty extraordinary that the police can't do anything to get these people off the estate," a resident said.

"They have no right to be here, yet the law appears to be on their side - it's completely wrong."

Properties on the estate are worth nearly 10 million pounds.

A security guard is now being employed to keep the property under surveillance. Police have set up extra patrol of the area.

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Meet the girl who makes Big B look so cool

Amitabh Bachchan gets nod of support from his 'Bbuddah - Hoga Terra Baap' stylist 

Promos of Amitabh Bachchan in Bbuddah - Hoga Terra Baap has the star in a cool dude look. Big B has pushed the envelope for his character's styling.

There is even a dialogue in the film to justify his personal statement.

Bachchan has been styled by Leepakshi Ellawadi for the action flick. Puri Jagannath didn't give her a specific brief. He simply told her to listen to the character and dress him up!

Says Leepakshi, "Puri Sir provided me with the dialogues of Bachchan Sir from the movie. He wanted me to make a mental picture of the man after hearing his lingo. And then go about styling the character."

Several brainstorming sessions later, it was decided to make the Big B look peculiar, a bit outlandish...something that stands out.

Leepakshi accompanied the star on a shopping trip in London. "We picked up a lot of stuff several high-end labels. Of course, several alterations had to be made."

The Big B did express reservations. "He'd keep asking if he'd be able to carry it off and if it would look good on him. I would tell him you are Amitabh Bachchan, you can carry off anything."

As part of his look, Big B will be seen in jeans and jackets, suits and scarves. "There is everything from floral shirts to leather jackets, stylish suits and uniquely printed denims.

He will also be wearing printed scarves in different hues throughout the film," says Leepakshi who has earlier worked in Jagannath's south flicks as well as in Wanted.

"And add to this his fancy watches, blue tinted glasses and his high-end luxury wheels."

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Shahid Kapoor to 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.

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Shahid Kapoor to 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.

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