Shahid Kapoor Is Unhappy For Priyanka & Ranbir's Kiss?

Priyanka's boyfriend Shahid Kapoor is unhappy about his gal kissing her co-star intimately in two scenes in Anjaana Anjaani

Anjaana Anjaani co-stars Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra share two liplocks in their upcoming Sajid Nadiadwala production.

Those who have seen the scene reveal that they are full-blown intimate kisses and form an integral part of the film. PC's boyfriend Shahid Kapur, however, is none too pleased about it.

Last week, PC and Shahid were spotted watching Dabangg together at a suburban multiplex. A source reveals that during the course of the film, the two were heard discussing Anjaana Anjaani. Shahid got worked up on hearing about the smooches his girl and the Kapoor boy shared. "Shahid might not even watch the movie just to avoid watching PC puckering up to RK."

Interestingly, Shahid-Priyanka are still close. "She even sent him gifts while in Brazil shooting for Khatron Ke Khiladi 3, " reveals the source.

The source further adds that the kisses weren't part of the script but were added in much later during the US schedule.

"It was a spur-of-the-moment decision by director Siddharth Anand to incorporate the kisses to show the growing intimacy between Ranbir and Priyanka.

The kisses were shot with only the cameraman, director and a lightman present. The rest of the crew was asked to leave the sets as the lead pair didn't want to share the intimate moment with 15 people watching."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

Priyanka's Chopra Passion Gave Surprised To Many

Quite excited about gathering knowledge about the nitty-gritty when it came to framing a shot and also learning other technical aspects of cinema, Priyanka Chopra was involved with the making of 'Anjaana Anjaani' right from scripting to the final day of shoot.

"This is the reason why she went on to do a lot more than just prepare for the role of Kiara who meets a complete stranger Akash (played by Ranbir Kapoor)", says Siddharth Anand, the director of 'Anjaana Anjaani', "She worked in tandem to flesh out the character, work around on all the intricacies and also bring her wide range of experience to sets the when it came to actual shooting."

Priyanka's passion about the making of the film pleasantly surprised the makers here as she was curious about everything from lighting to set design to locations to the mood of the scene to costumes and even the conduct of people who were walking in the background.

Though any experienced actor is expected to be involved in her characterisation, Priyanka was inclined towards playing a much bigger role.

"She ensured though that her involvement didn't come across as interference. There is a thin line between that and many have burnt their hands when their over enthusiastic approach and inquisitive nature have turned out to be counter productive for an actor-director relationship.

Priyanka made her point, in fact even had healthy discussions at places and was basically in learning rather than dictating mode. 'Anjaana Anjaani' was basically a platform for her to learn the ropes on the job and Priyanka was glad that no one minded that", smiles Siddharth.

Though elements of her inclination towards being in the know-how of most minute details of direction were visible in her earlier attempts as well, it is pretty apparent that they were pretty much on fore during the shooting of 'Anjaana Anjaani'. Guess Priyanka is fast making progress to move into a bigger role and picking up bigger responsibilities pretty soon!

Censor Banned Gay Kissing & Love Making Scenes

The scandal-prone new film Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyon has gotten itself into trouble with the censorboard. Blurbs boasting that it is Indian cinema’s first gay love story have apparently not encouraged the censors to loosen up and act liberated.

The censorboard has clamped down heavily on the love-making sequences between the film’s leading man Kapil Sharma and the Delhi-based model Yuvraaj Parasher who plays Sharma’s lover.

Apparently the film which also features stalwarts Zeenat Aman and Helen, is carpeted with smooching and love-making sequences between the two guys.

There is also a lingering gay love-making scene which goes all the way. It apparently had the ladies in the censorboard walking off in a moral huff and eventually asking the film’s director Sanjay Sharma to delete the torried kissing sequence and the love-making sequence.

The film leading man who says he’s straight in real life, is appalled by the hypocricy of the censorboard. “Why should the censors be scandalized if two men are kissing and making love?

My sequences with my screen partner go as far as the scenes showing a guy and girl doing it in our films. And let me tell you, some of these heterosexual sequences are extremely vulgar. The ones in my film are very aesthetic. And so what if it’s two men making love? Love is love regardless of gender. ”

The film’s makers have now submitted their film to the revising committee where they hope the ostensibly objectionable sequences will be.

Says Kapil, “The censorboard objected to the kissing and love-making. They asked us to delete them. We refused. We aren’t trying to create any kind of sleazy stuff here. Ours is the first ever serious gay love-story. The intimacy is essential. Our film is now with the revising committee. ”

This isn’t the first mainstream film to show intimacy between two men. In Madhur Bhandarkar’s Fashion there was masculine passion in the form of a kiss between Samir Soni and his screen partner.

Bhandarkar voluntarily snipped it out. Sudipto Chattopadhyay’s Pankh had a smooch between Maradona Rebello and his screen partner. In Onir’s I Am Rahul Bose and Arjun Mathur play a gay couple and have a kissing sequence.

Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyon is the first film to show a gay love-making sequence. Defends Kapil Sharma, “It is sensual and bold, not at all vulgar. It’s like any lovemaking between a guy and a girl. Why should we delete it?”

Yuvraaj Parasher who has gone nude for the camera plays Sharma’s gay partner. He adds, “I feel cinema and the audience have changed. I never wanted to make my debut as a collegian wooing a chick from my mo’ bike. When I was selected to play gay in the audition I was elated. I’d rather do something unconventional. ”

Speaking about making love to a guy on camera Yuvraaj says, “It was awkward. After doing it with Kapil we avoided each other. Finally we looked at one another and burst laughing. ”

Maybe Rituparno Ghosh who constantly has a problem casting his gay characters should meet these two guys.

Aishwarya Rai Is The Common Man's Heroine?

Robot is a highly technically advanced bilingual but filmmaker Shankar has made sure there is enough to entertain the common man, says Aishwarya Rai who stars in the film. The actress says she chooses a film on the basis of her role as well as the director and the team.

"When I am working in a movie, it's not only my part in the film but the film in totality (that I think about). I think post-'Devdas', I kind of went on this sudden trip of experiencing movies," Aishwarya told in an interview here.

"Of course, my part is important because as an actor what you are doing has to be exciting, but it's also the experience of working with the filmmaker, the team - all these factors make an opportunity exciting for me."

Praising Shankar's filmmaking skills, she said: "He had to experiment with a lot of things during 'Jeans' and for the first time I was experiencing something like that. He at that point of time brought in that much of technically forward thinking in cinema; I kind of learnt a lot about making a film at that time and, of course, over the years I learnt more.

" 'Jeans' itself was so ahead of its time and here he has pushed it manifold; so, obviously, it becomes more fascinating and intriguing."

This is her second film with Shankar after "Jeans" (1998) and the actress maintains that the USP of Shankar's filmmaking is the importance he gives to the common man.

"I felt that in all his movies with every other new thing, he never forgets the common man. He keeps in mind how a layman would be humoured, what will be entertaining for the common man and what will be the sense of fantasy for the common man.

He brings all those elements in his cinema and more. That's why probably you know you would call entertainment as his signature," said Aishwarya.

Shankar has made the film in two languages - "Robot" in Hindi and "Endhiran" in Tamil - and they are releasing Oct 1. Apparently, made at a budget of Rs.175 crore ($38 million), it's the costliest Indian film ever.

It was a long-awaited opportunity for the actress to work with southern superstar Rajnikanth and Shankar together.

"There were lots of wonderful ideas we could have collaborated on and we could have worked together, but my schedule didn't permit. When 'Robot' came, we were more than happy, the schedules kind of worked out.

"Even with Rajni sir, there had been several attempts to work together, but with him again, the schedule didn't permit. I think when we all came together for a film like this, it allowed me to explore a technically way ahead film. So it was obviously a very exciting opportunity creatively," said Aishwarya.

Asked about her experience of working with Rajnikanth, she said: "Just like everyone I had seen and read about his work. We have enjoyed his work as an audience. So to actually get to see him in person every day and see how simply he does it has been an experience. The way he quietly comes to the set and surprises you with his shots, just brings a smile to your face, which is wonderful."

After doing exponentially high budget films - "Jodhaa Akbar", "Ravan" and now "Robot", would she like to do a small budgets film?

"Firstly, I don't say yes to the movie for their budgets; so that's not really my criteria. My criteria is the director I am working with, the film, the character, and what I can give to my audience and hopefully a different Aishwarya each time," said the 36-year-old.

Ash has two more films releasing this year - "Action Replayy" releasing Nov 5, followed by "Guzaarish" Nov 19.

"It has been exciting, the last two years, making these movies. Now it's time to share our hard work with the audience. I enjoyed sharing 'Ravan' with my audience. And now I am excited to share 'Robot' with you all," she said.

Aishwarya Rai Is Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Jaan?

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is back with "Guzaarish". And he has once again teamed up with Aishwarya Rai in the film and says she is his muse. He also describes her as a timeless actress of Bollywood.

"Aishwarya is my muse, my jaan and I get terribly excited when I make a film with her because she is very, very special.

Some people are timeless and Aishwarya will be there for another 20 years, " Bhansali told reporters Thursday at Cinemax, where the first look of "Guzaarish" was unveiled.

This is Bhansali's third film with Aishwarya after "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" (1999) and "Devdas" (2002).

Aishwarya said: "This was a very special film for us. We are glad to share this special piece of work with you before we reveal it to the rest of the world."

The director was also all praise for his male lead Hrithik Roshan.

"I have never enjoyed working with any other actor as much as I have enjoyed working with Hrithik, just for the kind of talent he has, for the kind of person he is, " said Bhansali.


In the film Hrithik Roshan will be seen as a magician, while Aishwarya Rai plays a nurse who is estranged from her husband. The film will reportedly touch the issue of controversial mercy killings.

Bhansali has even composed music for the film as he couldn't rely upon anyone to get the right effect. There are eight songs in the film and 12 songs in the album.

"The reason behind doing music of the film is that I think I understand the characters and understand most what they would express musically than any other music director.

Some deep thoughts are my concern, so whatever little music I knew, it was a sort of experiment. But I am happy with what I have done, " said Bhansali.

Jointly produced by UTV Blink and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film would hit the theatres Nov 19.

Salman Khan Is Not Going To Reconcile With SRK

Are you overwhelmed by the super success of ' Dabangg'?
You bet. To say that we were not sure about its runaway success would not be correct. But you never know what lies in store.

On our part we had tried to put everything straight; the script, the theme bordering on the rustic milieu, the treatment, the huge production value in lieu with new debut making heroine Sonakshi Sinha and a new director Abhinav Kashyap to hold the entire directorial reigns.

I am making a reference as ' We' because it may sound clichéd but yes it was our entire team's kadi mehnat.

Is it right to give all the credit to Arbaaz Khan, don't you think it's the other way round that your star value has added to the success of ' Dabangg'?
For once I am thankful to you and the entire media for still thinking that I am a star. I am honored. But still frankly and honestly speaking ' Dabangg' was totally Arbaaz's brainchild and he had the guts to go ahead with it and repose his complete faith in me to carry on and live up to his and the director's and the complete team's expectation.

What according to you is the USP of ' Dabangg'?
The USP of ' Dabangg' I think everything. But let me be modest enough to claim that it was my role of a corrupt police officer Chulbul (Robin Hood) Pandey's, with shades and tinge of comic interludes, characterization that has done the trick.

Aur thodasa credit main apni moochon ko bhi dena chahoonga (I would like to give a little bit of credit to the moustache..) which I have sported in the movie. But I don't remember it if I have done it for the first time or after a long, long time.

Then of course the other USP of ' Dabangg' is the Bindaas direction of Abhinav Kashyap, the high voltage foot tapping music and songs scored by Sajid – Wajid whom I always consider as my lucky mascots since ' Muhjse Shaadi Karogi?' days.

I don't think the audiences will forget Malaika's item song ' Munni Badnaam Hui Darling Tere Liye!' in a hurry. Not to forget my darling heroine Sonakshi Sinha who came across as such a natural and ' Dabangg', this literally means a powerful – hardcore – rough - tagda - majboot, performer. She has literally lived up to my film's title ' Dabangg' with very few dialogues and just the expression conveyed through her badi badi jheel si aankhen.

Moving away from 'Dabangg' to something a little more... shall we say... spicy? Why do you think you have this love and hate relationship with the media?
Main kahoonga ki iske liye bhi aap log hi zimmedaar hai! Sach bataoon toh... (I'd say that you guys are responsible for this too! To tell you the truth...) I hate the media only when they sometimes or rather always put me on the wrong footing.

But I also love the media because they always help me to promote my upcoming films so well that sometimes they become blockbusters and here I am not talking about my films like ' Veer' but my films like ' Dabangg'.

Fair enough. So is it that controversies follow you wherever you go or you fall into controversies by being at the wrong place at the wrong time?
Don't you think you media guys are responsible for this part of my life too? The media always labels me, tags me with varied epithets like destiny's favorite controversial child, temperamental star et al and the height of atrocity is that they also have the guts to call me media's favorite whipping boy! But never mind that. First of all let me clear a few myths that have been nonchalantly attributed to me.

For i.e. my temperamental mood swings or my so called aversion to interact with the media. To the first I would say that regardless of any consequences, every creatively involved person is moody and so am I.

But that certainly does not mean that I am a typical ' Khadoos', a colloquial word for 'arrogant' in a typical Bambaiyya language. It's just that I am very reserved and fail to open up very fast.

But my near and dear ones, my co-stars and my friends will vouch for the fact that I am the biggest prankster, a jovial person, a cool dude, yet very reluctant to share even breathing space with strangers, and yes, sometimes even my fans become the victims of my aloofness.

To the second I would say that I never hated the media and neither do they hate me. In fact, I am highly indebted to them, as whenever I have highly deserved it, I have unfailingly got my overdue share of their critical appreciation too. But, of course, we are always at loggerheads as far as my personal life is concerned.

In this regard I would say that I have been manipulated and even duped. Whenever I have bared my heart and my soul in good faith I have always ended up getting misquoted with facts distorted beyond redemption. So what's the point? I feel as at the end of the day they write what they want.

Recently Ahmed Khan, the choreographer, narrated a very humorous incident regarding the Filmfare Awards, which made me believe that quite like Aamir Khan, even you have an allergy as far as Award Ceremonies are concerned?
I not only have an aversion towards awards but also towards stage shows. I am not very comfortable strutting around my wares on stage or even dancing away to my topless glory in all those award functions where they never gave me an award, not even a consolation trophy even once.

Just kidding! But I still do perform in award ceremonies. And when they try to offer me a trophy now as part of a performing act, I refuse point blank to do so as I believe and I have more interest in charging them for a performance.

In fact I threaten them mockingly with dire consequences if they offer me a trophy ever again by adding that if they have spare ones please send me half a dozen so that I can change all the door knobs of my house.

Do you miss the people who have gone out of your life or with whom you have had a fall out with?
I don't want to talk about people who have gone out of my life. I have had a major fall out only with Shah Rukh Khan with whom I am never going to reconcile. Yes! The twain shall never meet... Besides, he was not my girlfriend so why should I ever miss him?

Amisha Patel Is Upset With Sonakshi & Mom?

Ameesha Patel and the Dutts -- Sanjay and Maanayata -- are upset that a family close to them didn't even respond to their invite

Sanjay and Maanayata Dutt and their baby shower organiser Ameesha Patel are miffed that Punam Sinha and her daughter Sonakshi didn't care to respond to their invite for the event.

Says an invitee, "It was a guest list drawn up by Maana and Ameesha, who was personally calling and messaging people. As the Sinhas have always been very close to the Dutts, they were invited too. The Sinha patriarch, Shatrughan has been part of almost every social event of the Dutts."

But, adds the source, even the ladies who were out of town at the time (like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Natasha Fardeen Khan) or unwell (Kirron Kher was down with conjunctivitis) cited their inability to attend, but the Sinha maa-beti didn't.

"Punam didn't pick up Ameesha's call, neither did she reply to her messages. Ms Patel was very upset and the Dutts felt hurt too but preferred to keep quiet about it. Ameesha even told Maana that she wouldn't have called the Sinha ladies had she known they'd snub her."

The source feels that since Sonakshi has become part of Salman Khan's inner circle of friends, she has developed an attitude."

And Punam is a star mother, now that Dabangg is a big hit. Sonakshi wasn't in town as she was in Norway promoting Dabangg with Salman on September 13. Punam could have at least told Maanayata that Sonakshi and she weren't coming, no?"

Says Punam, "So what if I couldn't call or message back? My sister, a cancer patient for eight years, suddenly had to be admitted to hospital last week. She is my priority. I couldn't even attend Sonakshi's Dabangg events."

Poonam adds, "I have been in the hospital for the last few days and it's impossible to even think of calling or messaging people from there. I have far more important stuff going on in my life.

Please understand my frame of mind and what I am going through. Even now I am sitting with my sister at home after she was discharged a day ago.

Sanju and Maana are very close to us and will always be. I hope they understand my situation..."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

Katrina And Deepika Again?

Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone slug it out to be in Akshay Kumar's next Joker. He's spoilt for choice

Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone have been at loggerheads ever since Ranbir Kapoor and it's been one big game of oneupmanship between them since then.

The latest bone of contention is Shirish Kunder's Joker, a co-production between Akshay's Hari Om Productions and Farah Khan and Shirish's Three's Company.

One has to go!

Says a source, "Deepika and Katrina both think that they are doing the film without the other knowing about it. Katrina had spoken to Akshay during the shooting of Farah's Tees Maar Khan and has taken it for granted that she is doing Joker.

Deepika's inclusion in the casting is a recent development and she suits the script better. Akki is in a dilemma and is tearing his hair out figuring out the best way to tell one of the girls to take a walk."

Making it happen

Akshay's dilemma stems from the fact that while he's close to Katrina (they're a popular pair and have delivered several hits), Deepika is going out of her way to be accommodating in giving her dates.

The source adds, "Akshay has given his dates for January and Deepika can offer her dates for the month as well."

What's at stake

While Deepika is ready to negotiate her price as well, things have worked out for Katrina as well with the Dostana schedule being postponed to March. She too will be available in January. The trouble is Akki doesn't want to hurt either girl's feelings. The role is a very glamorous one and not being chosen would hurt either's prospects."

And that's why...

The source adds that, "That's why Katrina was upset about reports of Akki and her having a fallout. Kat wants the world to know that she's still very close to him."

Says Shirish, "We are in the process of casting the female lead opposite Akshay for Joker. Top names are being considered. It is a performance- oriented role. Akshay and I will take the final call in a week." Akshay remained unavailable for comment.

KAT VS DIPPY
WE GIVE YOU A HEADS-UP!

ROUND 1
prize: Ranbir Kapoor
How it ended: RK dumped Deepika for Kat
ROUND 2
The prize: Salman Khan film, Bodyguard
How it ended: Both lost out on the Sallu flick. Kareena Kapoor picked up the role
ROUND 3
The prize: Shirish Kunder's Joker
How it ended: Deepika appears to be the clear favourite.

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

Emraan Hashmi Get Slapped From His Wife For Kissing The Girls

Serial-kisser Emraan Hashmi amazed everyone when he didn't kiss in his last film 'Once upon a Time in Mumbaai' and yet it became one of the biggest hits of his career till date.

But just after a sabbatical from kissing, Emraan is back to what he does the best and in a more grand fashion as he goes international with his kissing this time.

The actor will be seen romancing in the film with a 'Firang' (foreign girl) and simultaneously Neha Sharma the co-star in his next film 'Crook- It's good to be bad'.

However his track in the film with the blond girl has some real intimate scenes which are also very much visible in the promos that have been released so far.

The Kisser boy is back with a bang and after romancing the Indian girls on screen, it seems that Emraan is now taking it a step further by spicing it up on the celluloid with the foreign actresses too.

“I know that it always raises questions when I am kissing on screen but now I am habitual to facing such questions. It is not that I always want to kiss in every film. If it is the requirement of the script I don't mind doing it, otherwise I too get apprehensive about it, ” says Emraan.

“But in Crook, it was the real need of the hour at that point of the story and screenplay, because it is one of the trigger points which take the story further to another level. People will realize that when they watch the film, ” he said.

On being asked how his wife reacts to his on-screen image, as Emraan is a married man, blessed with a seven month old baby boy now, Emraan says: “Well, I do get slapped around by my wife always after she comes out of the first screenings of my films. Obviously I expect her not to understand but she knows that these are my professional decisions which I have to comply with.”

“ I am awaiting my quota of slaps after she watches Crook, ” adds the actor.

Neetu Chandra & Veena Malik's Fighting

Reports suggest that Bollywood firebrand Neetu Chandra will soon lock horns with Pakistani actress and comedian Veena Malik in the coming season of India's leading reality show 'Bigg Boss'. Neetu is said to have been offered an astronomical amount to appear on the show.

The news comes as a shocker, especially after the cricket match-fixing controversy, wherein Veena Malik unceremoniously dragged Neetu Chandra's name, stating that the Bollywood actress had direct links with her ex-boyfriend and Pakistani bowler Mohammad Asif as well as with the 'spot-fixing' scandal.

Now, the battle lines seem to be drawn. Veena Malik has already been reported to feature in 'Bigg Boss'. If Neetu indeed joins her in the reality show, there could be major catfights, news spills and more shocking drama about the humongous cricket scandal which has already rocked the world.

When asked about her appearance in 'Bigg Boss', Neetu's publicist Dale Bhagwagar said, “I have also been hearing the buzz, but am yet to confirm with Neetu. I haven't spoken to her, as I'm aware that she is in rehearsals today and her phone would be on silent mode. I'm not sure if Neetu would agree to be in 'Bigg Boss' even if the monies are huge.”

Wouldn't the reality show be a good opportunity for Neetu to confront Veena Malik and her allegations head on, and clear her name from the match fixing scandal?

“Veena Malik is a good comedian. She is a good actress. But I doubt if Neetu Chandra needs a reality show to defend herself. If I know her well, she'd rather keep her grace, poise and dignity intact, than spend her time and energies on Veena Malik's baseless allegations, ” said the PR specialist.

Meanwhile, after being in national and international headlines from over a week, Neetu Chandra has suddenly emerged the new sought-after Bollywood actress. Her demand for feature films, stage shows and events has grown manifold.

As a trendsetting filmmaker commented, “Neetu has always been a good actress. She has had critical acclaim and two of her movies have won National Awards too. But after hitting the headlines with this international controversy, she is now a popular star in demand.

The issue has actually pushed her celebrity status a few notches higher. Neetu Chandra's equity has shot up at least by ten times now.”

Movie Review Of Mallika

Starring: Introducing Sheena Nayyar, Sameer Dattani, Himanshu Malik, Suresh Menon and Mamik

Director: Wilson Louis .... Rating: *1/2

Mallika is a technically well shot film with a very pathetic and clichéd screenplay. It tends to get so unintentionally hilarious at times that you forget you are watching a supposedly horror film.

Sanjana (Sheena Nayyar) is troubled by deadly nightmares every night. She sees a murder happening of the girl who stayed in the same apartment.

Frustrated by her daily night torture she decides to go out of town for a break. She goes to Rajasthan to a fort resort. She meets Saahil (Sameer Dattani) who too has come for a work cum pleasure trip at the same resort. But unfortunately for her, if she goes away from one trouble, a much bigger one awaits her.

She starts seeing the spirit of a lady resembling her. The resort caretaker’s (Himanshu) wife and a resort guest get brutally murdered. Strange things start happening in the resort and there is no escape for its guests.

Who is behind all this? What connection does Sanjana have with the spirit forms the rest part of the film.

Louis is a horror expert what with having only directed horror flicks so far. But sadly, his scriptwriter has let him down. All his superb technical expertise and special effects goes waste because of the poor script.

The comedy track by Suresh Menon is pathetic. One also wonders why have the makers put in so many bathing scenes in the film! But Louis should be credited for managing to give a good scare in a couple of scenes. The camerawork is excellent as well and the dark night scenes have been superbly lit up.

The editing is also good. The sound is too loud. The music doesn’t impress but the picturisation of the yesteryears number Woh Bhooli Dastan is excellent.

Sheena tries hard and manages to deliver a good performance. It could have been more impressive had she not been made to expose her body in practically every scene of hers. Sameer Dattani is just unbearable. Himanshu Malik hardly gets any scope. Suresh Menon is the most irritating factor of the film. Mamik in a special appearance is good.

Mallika offers nothing new apart and is a let down. Watch it if you want to have a good laugh over its silly screenplay or else skip it!

Emraan Hashmi Wants These Sex Scenes To Be Deleted

Emraan Hashmi is in an argument with his uncle & veteran Film-Maker Mahesh Bhatt over some really steamy scenes with Shella Allen in his upcoming film ‘CROOK-It’s Good to Be Bad’, which releases on 8th of October 2010.

Infact it is the first time ever that the serial kisser Emraan is wanting erotic content to be cut down from his film. The actor has been lately been enjoying a lot of success as his first film outside the Bhatt banner, Once Upon a Time In Mumbai (OUATIM) became a massive hit.

Henceforth, Emraan has become very image conscious as OUATIM didn’t have much intimate scenes either but the film did very well.

So Emraan feels that sensuality in Crook is only required till a certain point and not beyond the limit, and that is what the topic of debate is between Mr. Bhatt and Hashmi.

However Mr. Bhatt is adamant on retain the scenes as they are. It seems that Emraan has had his cake in the film but now it’s becoming difficult for him to digest it!

Salman Khan Interview Was Twisted By The Pakistani Channel

Controversy seems to be second nature to Salman Khan. The star, whose latest film "Dabangg" has set the cash registers ringing, stoked a row with his remark that the 26/11 attack attracted "too much hype" as only "elite people were targetted". Salman has apologised for his comments, which he said were "twisted".

"The interview has been twisted. I saw it myself, the way it is coming across on TV, it is sounding insensitive. I was just saying life is equal for both rich and poor, some attacks get more media coverage and some don't. Why is that? Every human life is important, " Salman, 44, told Aaj Tak news channel.

"Any attack or terrorist attack in the world is unpardonable. A terrorist has no nationality, no religion and no guts. I have complete faith in our intelligence agencies. I've always had faith in our police and armed forces. I did not want to hurt anybody's sentiments and if I have hurt anybody's sentiments then I am really, really sorry, " he added.

His father Salim Khan and brother Arbaaz came out in his defence, insisting that Salman is not "articulate and political" and one should "understand the intent behind his remarks".

In an interview to Pakistani channel Express TV, Salman said: "Too much hype has been created around the 26/11 attacks because elite people were targetted. Attacks have happened in trains and small towns too, but no one talked about it so much."

He also said: "Everybody knows that the Pakistani government was not behind it and it was a terrorist attack. Our security had failed. We have had lot of attacks earlier, and all of them were not from Pakistan. They were from within."

Salman's father Salim Khan, a well-known scriptwriter, said his son "should not" have made the remarks and should apologise, but added that Salman is not "articulate and political" and it could have been a "wrong choice of words".

"Whatever I've heard, he should not have said that. It is wrong... He is not a very articulate person or a political person. It could have been the wrong choice of words, " Salim, 74, told Aaj Tak news channel.

Actor-producer Arbaaz Khan defended his brother saying: "Whatever Salman said was just his opinion and he had no intention of hurting anybody's sentiments."

Meanwhile, Salman wrote on micro-blogging site Twitter.com: "Every human life has equal value and any act of terror, anywhere in the world is unpardonable, be it 9/11 or 26/11."

"Next time mein apne sub interview khud bhi record karoonga, kya bolte ho? Takeh yeh sub controversies nahi ho (Next time, I will record all my interviews myself. So that such controversies can be avoided)."

This is not the first time the actor, described as the "enfant terrible" of Bollywood, has run into trouble. His first brush with controversy was when his car ran into a bakery in Mumbai on Sep 28, 2002, killing one person sleeping on the pavement outside the shop and injuring three others. However, he escaped the charges of culpable homicide for rash and negligent driving.

He had to spend time in a Jodhpur jail in 2007 for hunting the endangered chinkara deer near Jodhpur on Sep 28, 1998 while filming Sooraj Barjatya's blockbuster "Hum Saath Saath Hain".

He was also reported to have slapped a television journalist for asking nosy questions about his relationship with Aishwarya Rai when the two were supposed to be a couple.

Now his comments on 26/11 evoked strong protests and condemnation from political leaders who termed them "unwarranted and irresponsible".

"We strongly condemn Salman Khan's unwarranted and irresponsible comments and that too to a Pakistani channel. How can he say only the elite were targeted?

Is he not aware of the common people killed at the railway station and also the security forces? Moreover he has no right to give the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) and the Pakistani government a clean chit... He should immediately apologise, " BJP spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain told.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan too slammed the comments, saying: "The conspiracy was hatched in Pakistan. There is no room for his or anyone else's opinion when the court's verdict is out".

The opposition Shiv Sena also condemned the comments. Congress spokesperson Anant Gadgil dismissed Salman's comments as baseless.

Public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said: "Salman's comments are illogical and an actor shouldn't have commented on terror attacks in this manner. The terror attacks can't be classified on the basis of caste and religion."

The Nov 26-29, 2008 attack left 166 people dead as 10 terrorists from Karachi conducted a coordinated shooting and bombing attack across south Mumbai.

Susmita Sen Will Really Get Married Now?

While most of her contemporaries are married and settled with kids, Sushmita Sen is still in the news for her relationships and break-ups. But the actress says she definitely has plans to tie the knot one day.

"Well, I will get married. It was just that I didn't feel like getting married at 23-24 which is considered to be marriageable age," said Sushmita, 34.

"And I am tired of answering what kind of a man I want in my life. I will show you the full sample whenever it happens," she added.

In the past, the actress has dated actor Randeep Hooda, ad man Manav Menon and then she has been linked with Bunty Sachdev and very recently with Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram, with whom she has supposedly broken off with.

The ex-Miss Universe was in the capital Wednesday to attend the event for the real estate company Assotech where she was announced its brand ambassador. Dressed in a short and colourful ruffled dress, Sushmita looked radiant and exuded warmth.

Last year, Sushmita's production company Tantra Entertainment was awarded the India franchise by the Miss Universe Organisation. But the winner, Ushoshi Sengupta, failed to win the title for India.

The beauty queen is not at all "disappointed".

"I wasn't disappointed at all. We gave our best shot and there was a lot of learning for us as well. I also went to the pageant after 16 years (Sushmita won the title in 1994) and a lot has changed in terms of format.

"So I had a look and understood the news things. This will help us in bringing the title back in the near future.

Now, I feel like it is a challenge for me," she said.

Recently "Slumdog Millionaire" actress Freida Pinto said Sushmita inspired her to act in the movies.

Commenting on that, she said: "I believe life has come a full circle for me. When I saw my baba (father) in tears when Rakesh Sharma went up in space and told Indira Gandhi 'Saare Jahan Se Aacha Hindustan Hamaara', I asked him for whom he was crying. He replied - he (Rakesh) is famous."

"At that time all I knew was to be famous. It was my only ambition in life and I wanted people, who didn't even know me, to cry for me.

So when people say such things about me, I feel life has come a full circle for me."

Kareena Kapoor's Awara Stories

Kareena Kapoor, who landed in Russia on Saturday on her way to Latvia this week, needs to brush up on the Raj Kapoor fact-file. In the Russian republic, she was flooded with fans of her legendary grandfather, who seemed to know more about him than her.

Word spread in and around the borders of Russia that Raj Kapoor's granddaughter was in town. Since then, locals started queuing up with old tattered pictures and posters of their favourite Raj Kapoor film --Awara -- and even long- playing records of the film for her to autograph.

Kapoor was overwhelmed with the response. Speaking from Russia, she said, "I've never seen so many of my grandfather's fans in one place. They just look at my eyes, and say 'Raj Kapoor'.

I felt an instant connect." The song Awara Hoon has become her i-Pod favourite. The Russians don't only want her to hear them sing the song; they also want her to sing the song with them.

With her throat gone hoarse from the one-song routine, she said, "I've never felt more proud to be a Kapoor. It's amazing but I've seen more fans of my grandfather here in Russia, in one day, than I have back home."

Famished for details on Raj Kapoor's life and movies, the Russians were clamouring for anecdotes. Since Kapoor wasn't quite equipped to satiate their curiosity about her grandfather, she was frantically calling father Randhir Kapoor. "It's just too crazy. They look at me as if they see Raj Kapoor through me, " she said.

Once she gets back home, Kapoor intends to catch up on more of her grandfather's movies. "You know, the lesser- known movies. I want to see them too. The Russian experience has made me hungry to know more about my grandfather." She also plans to organise a long festival of Raj Kapoor's films in Russia, with active participation from the entire Kapoor clan.

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan's Relationship Status

If you think you have figured out all about Bollywood relationships, think again, you might be wrong. Bollywood Hunk Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif are really confused about their relationship status and continue to perplex the media with their conflicting stories from time to time.

Barely a week had gone by since Salman Khan broke up with Katrina Kaif and the “confused couple” was found chatting with each other in a vanity van at Film City. Sources suggest that the 'Tees Maar Khan' director Farah Khan was also present in the van.

Katrina was shooting for her upcoming flick with Farah Khan and Akshay Kumar and since Salman was in the vicinity, she called him over for 15 minutes. Salman acted like the perfect gentleman and invited Katrina, Farah and Akshay for the special screening of Dabangg.

One of Katrina's confidante said that the couple are friends and they meet with each other from time to time but not as a couple.

We can safely assume that the celebrated couple are taking a break from their relationship and weighing out other options. The source further confirmed that Salman and Katrina are really unsure if they should just split up or continue with their relationship. Let's hope they take things easy and come up with the right decision.

Amisha Patel's Godh Bharai Plans?

Ameesha to throw baby shower for her BFF, Mrs Sanjay Dutt

Ameesha Patel is all set to throw an expensive baby shower for her best friend Manaayata Dutt next week. The Dutt family -- Sanjay's sisters Namrata and Priya included -- and friends are expected to attend.

Says a source close to the actress, "Ameesha considers Maana her best friend and wanted to give her a special surprise. She was one of the first to hear about her pregnancy and that she was expecting twins. She decided on gifting Maana a baby shower."

Special venue
The venue is a special one. Ameesha says, "My dad Amit Patel knows the owner of restaurant-cum lounge bar Veda, who is a partner with designer Rohit Bal. And with Rohit in the picture, it will be a designer baby shower.

There's one in Delhi, too. They were planning to open the Mumbai branch much later, but I requested them to open it up earlier for the baby shower. The menu will include dishes unlike anything anyone has ever tasted."

Miss Patel further reveals, "Sanju will come a little later with friends. The whole idea is to have a fun evening. It's a kind of western godh bharai (the actual one will be held in October at the Dutt's Bandra home along with a mata ki chowki).

The guest list will consist of Maana and Sanju's friends and colleagues."

Ameesha has already sent out a special invite -- a box of cupcakes with a poem in it.

"Minica Chabria, Sejal Shah and I have organised Maana's baby shower and the invites. The cupcakes were my idea as I love them. We wrote out the poem ourselves after surfing the net and mixing and matching."

What the poem says:

Twenty fingers, twenty toes
Plenty of work, Heaven knows!
Four little arms to hold tight,
Four little cheeks to kiss night-night!
Please join us for a baby shower...

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

Priyanka Chopra Copies Mallika Sherawat?

Actress Mallika Sherwat, who was missing from the Bollywood scenario for a long time, is now back to India and she has opened her bold mouth again. Recently, the actress came back to Mumbai from Los Angeles for her next Bollywood project Double Dhamaal.

Mallika sounded very upset with Bollywood star Priyanka. The Hiss girl has reportedly said that Priyanka has copied her act in the Color's reality show 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 3'.

An enraged Mallika uttered her disappointment in a very witty manner. She took up the micro blogging site twitter to divulge her ire. She said that Priyanka has deliberately copied her stance.

Priyanka Chopra was seen wrapping a huge python around her neck for the reality show. Mallika has walked the red carpet in this year's Cannes festival with a black and yellow python wrapped around the neck. Sherawat performed this act to promote her upcoming Hollywood project Hiss, where she plays a snake woman.

The controversy queen of Bollywood, Mallika can probably go to any extent to bring her movie in the limelight. She tweeted that it is just an example of what is in store on future episodes of KKK3. However, hope this act of Mallika's helps her to gain some attention that she has lost in these years in Bollywood!

Kim Sharma Secretly Got Married?

Bollywood actress Kim Sharma has reportedly tied the knot with a Kenya based rich business tycoon called Ali Punjani.

Earlier, it was heard that the actress was preparing to wed her Spanish boyfriend Carlos Marin and she was also supposed to move to Madrid after marriage. But the actress called off the engagement and went on to marry Ali in a secret ceremony.

The wedding ceremony took place two weeks ago in Mombasa, Kenya. A source was quoted saying that it was a love marriage. They were said to have dated for a short period and Kim wanted that they should tie the knot soon.

Kim earlier had a relationship with Indian cricketer Yuvraaj Singh for four years. Later, the two broke up in the middle of 2007.

The source added that the close relatives and friends of Kim and Ali attended the wedding ceremony and the bride looked very happy. The strange fact is that the actress’ best friend Preeti Jhangiani was missing from the marriage ceremony. Both the actresses made their Bollywood debut with 2000 hit movie Mohabatein and bonded well.

The 30 year old actress is now the better half of a rich and wealthy business tycoon so what about her Bollywood career? Well whatever the actress decides. We wish Kim and Ali all the best for their new married life.

Abhishek Needs Minimum Two Kids From Aishwarya Rai

Abhishek Bachchan and his Beautiful wife Aishwarya Rai are often asked about their plans to start a family and they couple has always tried to avoid the question.

But recently, Junior Bachchan spoke out about his wish to have at least two kids with Ash. He disclosed this while giving an interview for GQ magazine's September issue.

Abhishek opened his thought about his life and beloved wife Aishwarya. The actor said that in his family he has one sister and may be this has inspired him to have two kids. He said that the very idea of planning kids sounds absurd to him as he thinks it's a blessing of God and it should just happen on time whenever its meant to be.

The actor added that he finds weird when people say 'Lets plan it and we are trying for a baby'.

In fact, the family planning of Ash and Abhi has been discussed since they got married few years back. Abhishek added that he feels annoyed when media tries to scrutinize this topic and tries to be intrusive it this matter. He said as he never wanted to know when other people are planning to have babies so he does not want others to be so curious about them. The actor added that he does not want media to make this personal issue a national news.

Well, Abhishek is right at his point but being a celebrity of this status, they cannot keep it away from the media!