Salman, Sanjay Dutt to host Bigg Boss 5 together

Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan will jointly host the new season of Bigg Boss.

Both the stars have been roped in as anchors to double the fun quotient of the show.


There has been a great deal of speculation that a busy Sallu would be unable to host Bigg Boss 5 due to which Dutt would feature on the reality show.

But now the duo will be at it together.

Talking about his association with Bigg Boss Season-5, Salman Khan said, “I greatly enjoyed working on Bigg Boss’ last season and received a lot of positive response from fans and well-wishers alike.

It’s an exciting format that makes for compelling viewing and I am glad to be back for another season. I think it’s a great move by COLORS to also sign-up Sanjay Dutt for Bigg Boss Season-5. It can only mean one thing for the viewers – more excitement and a differentiated appeal for this season.”

Commenting on his television debut, Sanjay Dutt added, “I am extremely delighted that I am making my foray into television through a concept like Bigg Boss – a show that holds a nation’s attention for more than 3 months.” He further added, “I loved watching Salman host the last season…I thought he was mind-blowing with his sense-of-humor and inimitable style.”

Bigg Boss Season 4 was a runaway hit as over 90 million viewers from across the country tuned in for the series, the finale episode itself generated a TVR of 6.7.

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Salman, Sanjay Dutt to host Bigg Boss 5 together

Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan will jointly host the new season of Bigg Boss.

Both the stars have been roped in as anchors to double the fun quotient of the show.


There has been a great deal of speculation that a busy Sallu would be unable to host Bigg Boss 5 due to which Dutt would feature on the reality show.

But now the duo will be at it together.

Talking about his association with Bigg Boss Season-5, Salman Khan said, “I greatly enjoyed working on Bigg Boss’ last season and received a lot of positive response from fans and well-wishers alike.

It’s an exciting format that makes for compelling viewing and I am glad to be back for another season. I think it’s a great move by COLORS to also sign-up Sanjay Dutt for Bigg Boss Season-5. It can only mean one thing for the viewers – more excitement and a differentiated appeal for this season.”

Commenting on his television debut, Sanjay Dutt added, “I am extremely delighted that I am making my foray into television through a concept like Bigg Boss – a show that holds a nation’s attention for more than 3 months.” He further added, “I loved watching Salman host the last season…I thought he was mind-blowing with his sense-of-humor and inimitable style.”

Bigg Boss Season 4 was a runaway hit as over 90 million viewers from across the country tuned in for the series, the finale episode itself generated a TVR of 6.7.

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John Abraham: I didn't want to marry Bipasha

John Abraham has spoken about Bipasha Basu and his breakup in Simi Selects India's Most Desirable. He is the guest on this week's episode. Here's what he has said...


"We had a beautiful relationship but it doesn't exist anymore."

"I'm solely responsible for it. I didn't want to get married, maybe one day I would, and I'll take everyone by surprise." 

"We've given closure to the relationship as I didn't match up to the relationship, I was not ready to commit when the relationship needed culmination.

"I have grown out of the relation... the breakup is painful but you have to move on. 

"We had decided, if we ever parted ways it won't be for another man or woman." 

Johnny boy has said it. Wonder what Bips has to say now?

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John Abraham: I didn't want to marry Bipasha

John Abraham has spoken about Bipasha Basu and his breakup in Simi Selects India's Most Desirable. He is the guest on this week's episode. Here's what he has said...


"We had a beautiful relationship but it doesn't exist anymore."

"I'm solely responsible for it. I didn't want to get married, maybe one day I would, and I'll take everyone by surprise." 

"We've given closure to the relationship as I didn't match up to the relationship, I was not ready to commit when the relationship needed culmination.

"I have grown out of the relation... the breakup is painful but you have to move on. 

"We had decided, if we ever parted ways it won't be for another man or woman." 

Johnny boy has said it. Wonder what Bips has to say now?

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Deepika Padukone wants a good romantic track

Deepika Padukone has fulfilled her wish. She wanted director Prakash Jha to picturise a love ballad on her in Aarakshan.


The song Acha Lagta Hai sung by Mohit Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal is the result of Deepika's persuasion.

The song features Deepika along with Saif Ali Khan. Wonder if this track will now play when she is with a certain Sidhartha Mallya! Says Dippy, "I was looking forward to the song. Prakashji has a good sense of music.

I remember how Raajneeti's More Piya was such a rage. It's always on loop on my iPod whenever I am travelling. I remember messaging him to please give me a good romantic song in Aarakshan. Accha Lagta Hai is such a playful romantic song."

The song features Deepika along with Saif Ali Khan. Wonder if this track will now play when she is with a certain Sidhartha Mallya!

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Deepika Padukone wants a good romantic track

Deepika Padukone has fulfilled her wish. She wanted director Prakash Jha to picturise a love ballad on her in Aarakshan.


The song Acha Lagta Hai sung by Mohit Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal is the result of Deepika's persuasion.

The song features Deepika along with Saif Ali Khan. Wonder if this track will now play when she is with a certain Sidhartha Mallya! Says Dippy, "I was looking forward to the song. Prakashji has a good sense of music.

I remember how Raajneeti's More Piya was such a rage. It's always on loop on my iPod whenever I am travelling. I remember messaging him to please give me a good romantic song in Aarakshan. Accha Lagta Hai is such a playful romantic song."

The song features Deepika along with Saif Ali Khan. Wonder if this track will now play when she is with a certain Sidhartha Mallya!

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Salman gifts Raj Babbar a Mercedes for Birthday

Salman Khan has been in a generous mood lately. On Monday night, he gifted his Bodyguard co-star Raj Babbar a Merc! 


It was a belated birthday gift for the star politician after the shoot of the film wrapped up in Patiala. Babbar's birthday was on June 23.

Says a source, "Raj Babbar was taken by surprise. He was, in fact, shocked when he saw the vehicle."

The car is silver in colour and the number plate adds up to five the number Babbar prefers.

Sallu along with his sister Alvira and her hubby Atul Agnihotri (Bodyguard's producer) had been planning the surprise for the past fortnight.

When asked about Sallu's gesture, Raj Babbar's daughter Juhi says, "Yes, Bhai did gift dad a car."

The star MP had been roped in Bodyguard at the last minute to essay the role of Kareena Kapoor's father. He had replaced Shatrughan Sinha, who cited a busy schedule and opted out of the project.

Adds the source, "It was also, Sallu's way of showing his gratitude to Babbar, who had agreed to be part of the film at such short notice."

Interestingly, the Babbar-Khan friendship goes a long way. Babbar and Sallu's father Salim Khan have know each other for decades.

In November 2009, Salman had specially flown to Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh to campaign for Raj Babbar, who was contesting the parliamentary by-elections.

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I don't want to begin my career as an item girl: Poonam Pandey

After appearing on the reality show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi season 4’, hosted by Akshay Kumar, Poonam now wishes to sign movies, and that too with the B-town A-listers.


According to Sources, in a period of 45 days she has refused 31 movie offers, as the projects had the likes of Rahul Mahajan and Ashmit Patel as her co-stars and no big guns from the industry.

“I turned down 31 offers in the last 45 days. It was not about the role, but the names involved. I want to act withthe big guns of the Bollywood industry, ” boasted Poonam.

“Why should I work with a small production house, when I'm getting offers from big banners?" she added.

Though Poonam is getting several offers for item numbers, she doesn’t wish to begin her career as an item girl.

The bombshell, who is now looking forward to doing movies under big banners, said, "I get calls practically every day with offers of item numbers. There was a call from a Telugu director for a song, but I turned it down as I don't want to begin my career with an item number.”

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Salman gifts Raj Babbar a Mercedes for Birthday

Salman Khan has been in a generous mood lately. On Monday night, he gifted his Bodyguard co-star Raj Babbar a Merc! 


It was a belated birthday gift for the star politician after the shoot of the film wrapped up in Patiala. Babbar's birthday was on June 23.

Says a source, "Raj Babbar was taken by surprise. He was, in fact, shocked when he saw the vehicle."

The car is silver in colour and the number plate adds up to five the number Babbar prefers.

Sallu along with his sister Alvira and her hubby Atul Agnihotri (Bodyguard's producer) had been planning the surprise for the past fortnight.

When asked about Sallu's gesture, Raj Babbar's daughter Juhi says, "Yes, Bhai did gift dad a car."

The star MP had been roped in Bodyguard at the last minute to essay the role of Kareena Kapoor's father. He had replaced Shatrughan Sinha, who cited a busy schedule and opted out of the project.

Adds the source, "It was also, Sallu's way of showing his gratitude to Babbar, who had agreed to be part of the film at such short notice."

Interestingly, the Babbar-Khan friendship goes a long way. Babbar and Sallu's father Salim Khan have know each other for decades.

In November 2009, Salman had specially flown to Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh to campaign for Raj Babbar, who was contesting the parliamentary by-elections.

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I don't want to begin my career as an item girl: Poonam Pandey

After appearing on the reality show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi season 4’, hosted by Akshay Kumar, Poonam now wishes to sign movies, and that too with the B-town A-listers.


According to Sources, in a period of 45 days she has refused 31 movie offers, as the projects had the likes of Rahul Mahajan and Ashmit Patel as her co-stars and no big guns from the industry.

“I turned down 31 offers in the last 45 days. It was not about the role, but the names involved. I want to act withthe big guns of the Bollywood industry, ” boasted Poonam.

“Why should I work with a small production house, when I'm getting offers from big banners?" she added.

Though Poonam is getting several offers for item numbers, she doesn’t wish to begin her career as an item girl.

The bombshell, who is now looking forward to doing movies under big banners, said, "I get calls practically every day with offers of item numbers. There was a call from a Telugu director for a song, but I turned it down as I don't want to begin my career with an item number.”

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Dostana pair is back: Abhishek-John in Kaante 2?

Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham have been apparently approached for Kaante 2 

Since the fate of Dostana's second edition is still shaky, the lead pair Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham has decided to stop waiting for it and move on. 


If all goes well they will come together in the sequel of Kaante along with Arjun Rampal and Bobby Deol.

Serious male bonding

A source reveals, "Abhishek and John's great chemistry in Dostana earned them a lot of fans. Both actors are very fond of each other.

They were looking forward to work again in the second edition of the film and consequently didn't sign any other movies. But since Dostana 2 isn't probably happening, they have decided to stop waiting for it.

They always wanted to do another franchise and Kaante 2 fitted the bill perfectly. They have heard the script and given their consent but the official announcement is yet to be made."

Hollywood connection

The source adds, "The film is directed by a Hollywood director of Mask and The Scorpion King, Chuck Russel and will be shot in South Africa."

Producer Shabbir Boxwala informs, "The film is in a very raw stage. We are planning to put it together. According to paper work Raju Patel holds the rights. Since he is no more, I am planning to make the sequel with his younger brother Uru patel."

About casting he says, "We have not approached Abhishek and John. Arjun and Bobby are my dear friends, so I had a casual chat with them. But we haven't approached anyone officially."

He confirms about the Hollywood director. "Russel was a dear friend of Raju Patel and was always interested in making a Bollywood film. We are in talks with him. Since he is a big name we will surely have a fancy star cast in the film."

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Dostana pair is back: Abhishek-John in Kaante 2?

Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham have been apparently approached for Kaante 2 

Since the fate of Dostana's second edition is still shaky, the lead pair Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham has decided to stop waiting for it and move on. 


If all goes well they will come together in the sequel of Kaante along with Arjun Rampal and Bobby Deol.

Serious male bonding

A source reveals, "Abhishek and John's great chemistry in Dostana earned them a lot of fans. Both actors are very fond of each other.

They were looking forward to work again in the second edition of the film and consequently didn't sign any other movies. But since Dostana 2 isn't probably happening, they have decided to stop waiting for it.

They always wanted to do another franchise and Kaante 2 fitted the bill perfectly. They have heard the script and given their consent but the official announcement is yet to be made."

Hollywood connection

The source adds, "The film is directed by a Hollywood director of Mask and The Scorpion King, Chuck Russel and will be shot in South Africa."

Producer Shabbir Boxwala informs, "The film is in a very raw stage. We are planning to put it together. According to paper work Raju Patel holds the rights. Since he is no more, I am planning to make the sequel with his younger brother Uru patel."

About casting he says, "We have not approached Abhishek and John. Arjun and Bobby are my dear friends, so I had a casual chat with them. But we haven't approached anyone officially."

He confirms about the Hollywood director. "Russel was a dear friend of Raju Patel and was always interested in making a Bollywood film. We are in talks with him. Since he is a big name we will surely have a fancy star cast in the film."

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Aamir to be sued for depicting the car in a derogatory manner

A car company is reportedly considering legal action against the actor for 'depicting their car in a derogatory manner' 


'This car is so bad that it looks like something that would result if a donkey f***ed a rickshaw' is a line from Aamir Khan productions' Delhi Belly.

This dialogue is said in reference to a red car that looks like Santro. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), that Santro belongs to, is now planning to take a legal action against the production house.

The HMIL spokesperson has admitted to considering taking legal action against the producers, Aamir Khan productions and UTV Motion Pictures, for defamation.

The company, however, is looking into the film clips, to decide on further action.

However, the spokesperson of Aamir Khan production says they are not willing to react until they hear from the company, or receive any intimation from them.

Interestingly, there is a twist to the story.

Not long ago, Shah Rukh Khan was the brand ambassador for Santro Zing and appeared in its commercials along with Preity Zinta. So will this create a bigger rift between the already existing Aamir-SRK rivalry?

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Aamir to be sued for depicting the car in a derogatory manner

A car company is reportedly considering legal action against the actor for 'depicting their car in a derogatory manner' 


'This car is so bad that it looks like something that would result if a donkey f***ed a rickshaw' is a line from Aamir Khan productions' Delhi Belly.

This dialogue is said in reference to a red car that looks like Santro. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), that Santro belongs to, is now planning to take a legal action against the production house.

The HMIL spokesperson has admitted to considering taking legal action against the producers, Aamir Khan productions and UTV Motion Pictures, for defamation.

The company, however, is looking into the film clips, to decide on further action.

However, the spokesperson of Aamir Khan production says they are not willing to react until they hear from the company, or receive any intimation from them.

Interestingly, there is a twist to the story.

Not long ago, Shah Rukh Khan was the brand ambassador for Santro Zing and appeared in its commercials along with Preity Zinta. So will this create a bigger rift between the already existing Aamir-SRK rivalry?

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Aishwarya is shocked and fuming at Madhur's attitude

The shooting of Madhur Bhandarkar's "Heroine" has been put off because of Aishwarya Rai's pregnancy, but Priyanka Chopra has denied that she wants to replace Ash.


Aishwarya, 37, plays the lead role in "Heroine".

"At this point, nothing is more important than Aishwarya's well being and good health, " producers UTV said.

"We have all agreed that the best step would be to avoid shooting further, rather than proceeding with an incredibly demanding schedule over the coming months, " it said.

However there are reports doing rounds that Ash is not very happy with the director Madhur Bhandarkar and the way he handled the good news. According to sources, Aishwarya is totally shocked at Madhur’s attitude.

"She is pregnant, not sick or bedridden, and is perfectly capable of shooting. There was only one action scene in the movie that shows her character running from a brothel and she has already shot that.

Rather than congratulating Ash on the most awaited good news of her life, Madhur just seemed worried about their film. Ash told them she’ll complete the shoot by July end. But they felt she will look overweight and unglamorous,” the source told.

Meanwhile, Priyanka has rubbished reports that she might replace Aishwarya in "Heroine".

"Read some stupid article about how i wanna do Madhur Bhandarkar's film HEROINE... I think Madhur is an amazing director and. It'll be amazing to work together again but GUYS this one aint it!!! I wish him and Aishwarya lots of luck with the film, " the Bollywood star posted on Twitter.

"I also wish that journos would actually do some journalism rather than scriptwriting and stop deciding my next moves!!!" she added.

The project, also starring Arjun Rampal, was announced during the Cannes Film Festival this year.

Ash pregnant, Madhur depressed!

Aishwarya Rai's pregnancy has driven Madhur Bhandarkar into depression as scrapping the film Heroine will cost him Rs 4 crore!

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A girl in the gym made Farhan Akthar panic!

Farhan Akhtar met a girl at his gym, who came up to him and confessed that she loved Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. And she would like to show the film to her friends.


Initially, he thought, she was talking about the promos. But when she started talking about the scenes, he panicked and immediately called Ritesh and broke the news of how the film has been leaked.

FA was fuming and told the girl that he would complain to police that she had seen the movie. It took the girl some time to explain that she had seen the film as a part of focus group screening which was organised by Excel Entertainment itself.

Farhan heaved a sigh of relief only after that.

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Ukranian hottie for Scarlett Keeling murder movie

Italio-Ukranian Nataliya Kozhenova to play role of 15-yr-old British national Scarlett Keeling in movie titled Anjuna Beach

After No One Killed Jessica, yet another female oriented real life story has been made into a film.

Italio-Ukrainian model Nataliya Kozhenova is quite excited that she has been roped in by producer Sikandar Khan to play the controversial role of the 15-year-old Scarlett Keeling, the unfortunate young foreigner who was brutally raped and murdered in Anjuna Beach on February 2, three years ago. The film titled Anjuna Beach will be directed by Shakeel S Sai.

In connection with this case, two locals Placido Carvalho alias Shanaboy and drug dealer and barman Samson D'Souza, were arrested and charged with drugging, raping and leaving Scarlett to die on the shore. The case was later handed over to the CBI after her mother repeatedly accused the local police of a massive cover up.

Nataliya confesses that she considers herself extremely lucky to be chosen to play a challenging role based on the real life story of Scarlett.

"Since I have been in India only since the last two years, I confess I was not aware of the real life story of the British girl Scarlett that I am playing in the film, so I started my preparation after a lot of research."

The movie is being made not only in Hindi, but also in English, Tamil and Telugu and had to keep the various audience in mind, says the model.

Nataliya reveals that since the local government in Goa was not in favor of letting any film unit tarnish the image of Goa, lest it affect the prospects of tourism in the State.

Officially permission was not granted but the producers had stealthily managed to shoot the portions of Nataliya for ten days, in the same beach, where Scarlett was raped and murdered. Though Nataliya is happy that the director had shot the brutal rape and murder scenes in an aesthetic manner, she is upset that she was asked to dab layers of make up.

She felt that as a 15-year-old, Scarlet should have been presented without make up.

"I have had experience as an actor thanks to my stint in Ukrainian theatre and am not a movie as far as acting is concerned, " she adds Besides Nataliya, the film Anjuna Beach also boasts of a cast comprising veteran actors Kiran Kumar (who plays the role of the public prosecutor), Amita Nangia, Ramesh Goel and the Iranian actress Farhanaaz (who plays the mother of Fiona Scarlett).

The movie is being made not only in Hindi, but also in English, Tamil and Telugu

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Can you imagine? Even RGV can't use 'Rangeela'

RGV not able to use his own 'Rangeela' song in his new real-life horror film 'Not A Love Story'

It should be easy for Ram Gopal Varma to use A R Rahman's title track from Rangeela, which RGV directed in 1995, as part of the background score for his new real-life horror film Not A Love Story, right?


Wrong! He is being driven up the wall trying to get the rights for his own song from his own film.

The trouble is, he and the film's cast and crew have their hearts set on the Rangeela song. And none on the team of NALS knows how to get out of it.

Can't imagine

Say a source, "Not in his wildest imagination did Ramu think he would have a problem getting the rights for a song from his own movie.

He ordered a terrific re-mix of Hoja Rangeela Re and it was to be used to set the violent, reckless pace of the crime thriller.

Now, when he is facing a problem with getting the rights of the song, the entire team is depressed. They can't imagine a replacement to this track. The director doesn't know what to do."

Having no rights

When questioned about it Ramu says, "Yes, I do want to use the song in my next. But the rights are not with me. Yeah, I can't use a song from my own film while others merrily remix songs from other people's films."

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Shahana Goswami writes for a cause

Shahana Goswami has always been a passionate writer.

She carries a little diary while traveling and pens downs her experiences regularly. Finally, her work is being published. 


She will be writing for an NGO working for women. The actress is passionate about the cause and she gets the chance to write for the young girls in the organisation.

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Aamir and Big B: Clash of Titans!

Two Bollywood stalwarts like Big B and Aamir Khan rarely clash at the box office. Amitabh Bachchan's Bbuddah Hoga Tera Baap and Aamir Khan's Delhi Belly are all set to release this Friday. Both are drastically different films, but interestingly have similar marketing and publicity techniques.


Both have cashed on the burning topic 'the age limit for drinking in Maharshtra'. While Big B tweeted about it incessantly, Imran Khan announced his plans of filing a Public Interest Litigation.

Both have relied on the strategy of abuse or not to abuse. While DB has 'in-your-face' songs with abundant use of double meaning words and expletives, AB's Bbuddah has beeped the abuses.

Also, both Aamir and Big B have turned item boys for their respective films.

With so much efforts being put in by both parties, it would be fun to see who wins this BO race on July 1.

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