Hot girl Poonam Jhawar listed for Lead Character

Hot item girl Poonam Jhawar has been short listed to portray lead character - corporate lobbyist Niira Radia’s role. The film will be called, ‘2G Radia-tion’. Jhawar once reportedly rejected the offer by Playboy to feature on the magazine`s centerfold has agreed to play Radia’s character in the biopic.

At a press conference in Mumbai, Poonam said, “The producers felt my overall personality matches with that of Niira Radia`s. It`s the role of a lifetime for me.”

The film is said to trace Radia`s life as a young entrepreneur who post her exposure in the 2G scam went on to hit the headlines.

"It will not be an entirely true account of Radia`s life," Poonam added, also stating that she`s already begun to observe the original Nira a bit more carefully these days.

Further adding Poonam said, "I was amazed to see how cool and calm Radia has been ever since the controversy erupted. She was quite composed even in front of the media and while facing the CBI. She seems to be a very interesting personality. I will try to incorporate these elements in my interpretation of the role."

To Poonam’s credit is a movie called ‘Aanch’ which she produced and she even made a short appearence in Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Mohra’.

Salman refuse to Promote GUZAARISH in Biss Boss

Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai saga might be passé but the two are still averse to facing each other. So Salman refuses to entertain Aishwarya’s ‘Guzaarish’ on ‘Bigg Boss’ Salman denied Ash starrer ‘Guzaarish’ any kind of publicity on his show ‘Bigg Boss’. Even though the actor is very fond of the film’s lead actor, Hrithik and director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, he declined to entertain the cast on ‘Bigg Boss’.

Buzz has it that when Salman was told that Bhansali’s film team will be coming on his show for promotion, the actor stated a firm ‘no’.

Confirming the news, a source said, “The marketing team of ‘Guzaarish’ and the channel were in talks and everything was finalized. Both the production house and the channel were keen that the ‘Guzaarish’ team appeared on the show. No one realised that it would actually be a very awkward situation for both Salman, the host of the show and Aishwarya Rai, the leading lady of the film, given their past. Obviously, when Salman learnt about it, he immediately refused to comply.”

And knowing Salman, the channel had no say in the matter after this. The marketing team was left with little options than to refuse the Guzaarish team.

“But to be fair, allowing the Guzaarish team in would have landed Sallu in a situation he never wanted to be in. It’s a thing of the past and both Ash and Sallu have consciously avoided meeting one another,” says the source.

No Essential scene in RAAJNEETI : Jha

Raajneeti` has finally got a UA certificate but not without some vital scenes, including Arjun Rampal and Katrina Kaif`s "aesthetically shot love making scene" that director Prakash Jha says was "absolutely essential", being edited out.

"It was a very aesthetically shot love making scene. Arjun and Katrina are two very beautiful people. And they made love to the camera. The Tribunal (Film Certification Appellate Tribunal) felt it was a bit too explicit for a ‘UA’ audience. I didn’t argue," Jha told reporters.

Jha’s weeklong battle with the censor board ended Wednesday with the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal in New Delhi viewing `Raajneeti` and granting it a ‘UA’ certificate.

The director had challenged the censor board’s decision earlier last week to grant `Raajneeti` an ‘A’ certificate with cuts.

Apparently, the censor board had earlier objected to two sequences - one showing the rigging of elections by fitting ballot boxes with specially designed gadgets and the other showing a female politician offering sex in exchange for an election ticket.

"An ‘A’ certificate brings on a specific mindset on the audience. They think the film has sleazy content. So I preferred to let the film be referred to the Tribunal," said Jha.

Also Arjun`s volatile character in "Raajneeti" shouts lurid and graphic expletives Hindi at a police officer. These remain intact while the `f` word is gone.

Minisha want quite self made man

25-year-old star Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba who has previously been linked to actors Aftab Shivdasani and Abhay Deol, insists she isn`t ready to mingle soon, she did not hesitate to share what qualities she is looking for in her guy.

"I want a self-made man. Someone who is confident but quiet about it and doesn`t run after girls," said Minissha, who was present in Gurgaon to launch Levo Spalon (Spa cum Salon) in Ibis Hotel told reporters here.

However, when it comes to being emotional, the actress prefers to be a little detached as she feels it helps people to deal with the difficulties in life more strongly.

"There are lots of things in life that bog us down and distract us from the real issues and I feel that emotional attachment is something that gets you worked up unnecessarily. It becomes much easier when you stay a little detached and deal with things strongly," Minissha, who wore a stunning red dress designed by Rocky S., told IANS.

Meanwhile, after playing a village girl in Shyam Benegal`s "Well Done Abba", Minissha will now be seen doing some comedy in Sagar Ballary`s (of "Bheja Fry" fame) new film "Hum Tum Aur Shabana".

"I am really enjoying doing comedy. It is a genre that I have never explored before. I am bit scared for it and hope that I get my comic timing right," she said.

War Between Abhishek and Vikram in RAAVAN

Ever since Mani Ratnam released the first impressions of his upcoming project, movie fans nationwide have been discussing their favourite Raavan - ol' dog Vikram or Big B's boy Abhishek!

For Junior B, this could be that one movie that exploits his size and a face he shares with no other in Bollywood's A-list. The serious brooding we saw in Sarkar could make a return and the slick dialogue delivery from Bluffmaster.

Abhishek's immediate advantage over Vikram is obviously his six-foot tall frame! The actor, therefore, stands nearly a foot taller than his counterpart and there's also the ease of working with Mani Ratnam (this is Abhishek's third venture with the director).

Then there is the language. Vikram, in an interview, revealed that there had been an initial struggle with Hindi but has since learnt to tame it. Language stutters are obviously no reason to fear, but we're only hinting at a tiny drop in dialogue quality when compared to at-home Abhishek.

However, all summed up, the Kollywood actor has on his side an astonishing amount of experience. The young Bachchan could find it difficult to match Vikram's trademark intensity, a talent that he's so masterfully shaped through all these years in films. There was Sethu and, yes, the unforgettable Pithamagan. Two astoundingly brilliant performances that shot Vikram to orbital fame in Tamil cinema. Raavan could just be a walk in the park.

Akshay Kumar is a big fan of Bollywood Cenema

Akshay Kumar may not be the biggest Bollywood actor In comparison to the Khans and bachhans , but the action star is a huge fan of Indian cinema ever since he was just a nondescript person, working as a cook in Bangkok.

“Akshay has been collecting these posters for years and has built himself a sizeable collection. In ‘Action Replay’, Akshay plays the owner of a coffee house and when the set was being planned, director Vipul Shah mentioned that he wanted it to be a Bollywood themed café. They were searching for suitable posters but were getting only cheesy ones from the market.”

“That’s when Akshay Kumar revealed that he had many good posters in his personal collection but was in two minds about bringing them out of his house because he was afraid they would get damaged or lost. When Vipul took personal responsibility for them and assured Akshay that he would make sure each and every one of them was handed back after the shoot, Akshay took him home and let him choose from his collection. Vipul then handpicked some posters,” said the source.

When enquired the director, Vipul Shah said, “We were not getting good posters and the problem kept cropping up in production meetings. We had absolutely no clue that Akshay had such a collection — it was a pleasant surprise.”

Similarities between Sonam and Sania in “ONSCREEN”

Sonam Kapoor will enacting tennis star sania life onscreen in Bazmee’s next ‘Thank You’. And the film will be sans any sensationalism as it is set to be a romantic comedy.

Confirming the news a source said, “Just like Sania, Sonam plays a young, attractive tennis champ and falls in love with a guy, who is completely wrong for her. She soon realises her mistake and turns back before it’s too late. Remember Sania calling off her engagement to Sohrab Mirza earlier this year before news of her impending marriage to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik?”

The film will be shot in Canada. And even though the director is denying that Sania is the subject of his film, but according to the story Sania’s background will be present through movie. Story striking similarities between Sonam’s role and Mirza’s life make Bazmee’s assertions tough to believe.

Talking about the news, director Bazmee said, “Sonam does pay a tennis champ, and Akshay Kumar plays a guy who’s seeing 30-35 girls at the same time, until he meets Sonam. Though he gives up flirting, he’s not particularly serious about Sonam too. It’s a funny take on courtship.”

Shahid is the best dancer in Bollywood

According to Ahmed Khan (Bollywood choreographer), Ranbir Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor are better dancers than Hrithik Roshan, known for his flexible and smooth moves.

Ahmed Khan awaiting the release of his first production venture Paathshaala, says "Shahid is the best dancer in Bollywood these days, followed by Ranbir. They have own technical sense of dancing and are very spontaneous with their steps.

Hrithik's style is very typical," said Khan, who will be seen as a judge on Colors' dance reality show Chak Dhoom Dhoom.

"One can't see too much of Hrithik's dance. Just like people are a little bored of seeing Prabhu Deva's dance, the case is same with Hrithik as well," he added.

Khan's Paathshaala, starring Shahid and Ayesha Takia, will release on April 16. The movie deals with the Indian education system and contemporary and socially relevant issues regarding children.

Saif desperate After "Kurbaan"

News has it that post the Box Office fate of ‘Kurbaan,’ Saif is desperate to start ‘Agent Vinod’ – the only film in his kitty. With just one flop changing the Bollywood equations, Saif became complacent when his first home production ‘Love Aaj Kal’ turned a hit.

Talking to a news daily, a source said, “Saif went completely underground after ‘Love Aaj Kal’ and refused to sign any more films. He found the offers either mediocre or the roles not central to the plot. He was sure the right projects would come along, otherwise he was ready to wait it out for his next home production.”

Basking in the glory of his first home production, ‘Agent Vinod’ got delayed while Saif was still unperturbed. However, Saif was stunned with the BO failure of ‘Kurbaan’ as the source added, “Saif had no projects on hand. His favourite directors Siddharth Anand and Imtiaz Ali had moved on to Ranbir Kapoor. Saif’s home production ‘Agent Vinod’ showed no signs of taking off. So far he had been laidback about starting ‘Agent Vinod’, but after the failure of ‘Kurbaan,’ he hit the panic button.”

It seems Saif has shifted gears as things are really moving at a fast pace - director Sriram Raghavan is asked to get the script while Kareena is requested to keep her dates free.

Priyanka Chopra next in Vishal Bhardwaj

After successfully playing 12 roles of bride-to-be in What's Your Raashee?, Priyanka Chopra is finally playing the role of a bride, not to one man but seven different men. The actress is gearing up for yet another multiple role in Vishal Bhardwaj's next titled 7 Husbands.

"Vishal was very impressed with Priyanka while working with her in Kaminey. He always referred to her as a dedicated and devoted actress. While scripting for 7 Husbands, without any second thought, he made up his mind to cast the actress in the movie. Vishal also had seen the rushes and promos of What's Your Raashee? with her 12 different avatars and thought she carried it off really well and could do justice to her film."

"The movie is still in the scripting process. The movie will go on floors next year after Priyanka's dates are available and the seven actors are finalized," adds the source.

The source continues, "In 7 Husbands, Priyanka will again be seen in seven different avatars of wives to seven different men. She will have different get ups for each wife. The seven different actors for the role of husbands haven't been finalized as yet. They are in look out for serious actors who might not be A-listers."

Priyanka Chopra, has decided to take a much-needed break from the filmdom rat race in a bid to calm her nerves. With several superhits in her kitty toped by the current blockbuster ‘Kaminey’, Priyanka is all geared up to jet set for a rejuvenating vacation after 6 yrs of toiling in B-town.

The sizzler, who is now secure of her strong standing in the industry, had been suffering form severe exhaustion and had even fuelled rumours of fainting on the sets. So much so was the actress under stress that she was even seen going in and out of hospital.

But now the actress has decided to refuel her energy tank as she told reporters, “I needed this holiday for a while. I am listening to my doctors, that is, my parents. I am very excited about the holiday.”

And her father, Dr Ashok Chopra is much too relieved for her daughter. Speaking to reporters he said, “My daughter has gone on a well-deserved break. I cannot disclose the location, but she has gone eastwards. My wife and I will join her after five or six days.”

As for her health her close pals state that the actress is doing much better now. “Priyanka’s health is better now and she is happy with the way ‘Kaminey’ has fared. She needed to be away from Mumbai. She had earlier been on a couple of short breaks, but for the first time in her six years in Bollywood, she will be gone for more than two weeks”, said the pal.

Genelia D’Souza love to work with the Khans

Genelia D’Souza achieved overnight stardom and became a teen idol for young lovers. Yet, in spite of the heady success of ‘Jaane Tu…’, Genelia has almost disappeared from the silver screen.

Talking to a news daily, when enquired whether she is waiting for any big banner, the petite actress said, “What’s the definition of a big banner? I have worked with UTV, Studio 18, Aamir Khan Productions, done films in the South, and I have four releases this year. There’s one opposite Fardeen Khan, ‘It’s My Life’ opposite Hurman Baweja, ‘Hook Ya Crook’ with John Abraham and ‘Yahoo’ with Shahid Kapoor.

Nevertheless, the dainty actress is currently in Mumbai after enjoying a delightful break from down South, a place where Genelia enjoys a superstar status in comparison to Bollywood. Enjoying the Mumbai showers at the Bandra-Worli Sealink, Genelia said “It’s been five years since I played football in the rains. Do you know I was a national level football player in college.

Amitabh Bachchan's Lent Voice for TV commercial Ad

Songs like "Mere angane mein" from Lawaris, "Rang barse" from Silsila and "Chali chali" from Baghban for his movies, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan now has lent his voice for a TV commercial Ad, Directed by Sujoy Ghosh.

Sujay is also directing the actor in his forthcoming film "Aladin", Amitabh has sung the song for a Himani Navratna Oil commercial, for which he is also the brand ambassador.

"He has an incredible energy level that comes across on the screen as well. We had an amazing time shooting the ad with him," said Ghosh.

The jingle has been composed by Vishal-Shekhar and sources claim "Amitabh too spent long hours in the studio with the musicians and provided his own inputs".

Sonam Can break all rules for Saharuk

Sonam teamed up with Ranbir Kapoor in her debut vehicle "Saawariya" and she was seen with Abhishek Bachchan in her second film "Dilli 6". She is now looking forward to a movie with superstar Shah Rukh.

He is another one for whom I will be so very willing to ignore my rule & regulation book. I would be more than happy to go ahead and sign a film if Shah Rukh happens to be my hero," says Sonam, a self-confessed Shah Rukh fan. However, when it comes to working on films with anyone lesser, Sonam certainly has her do's and don'ts in place.

"I don't intend to do films where all I am required to do is to dance in four songs and enact a couple of emotional scenes. By no means am I looking at that kind of cinema," she said.

Though the formal announcement of her next film is yet to take place, reports are that Sonam's next will be for her dad's production house. The film is called "Ayesha" and is based on Jane Austen's novel "Emma".

According to industry sources, Sonam will be making a complete about turn from her "Saawariya" and "Delhi 6" image and take on a completely new ultra-chic avtar. The film will feature Abhay Deol along with newcomer Arunodoy Singh, who will soon make his debut with "Sikandar".

Sonam and Imran Khan are meanwhile reportedly being considered by Kunal Kohli for his next film that would be directed by his assistant Danish Aslam. However, confirmation is still awaited around this young love story.

Hot Shahid and Priyanka in Kaminay

Sahid has been a free bird and has been linked with lot of females in bollywood and sports just breakup with kareena( how can we miss Sahid'd linkup news with tennis sensation Sania).

Sahid and Priyanka, shooting for Vishal Bhardwaj's Kaminey these days, have been reportedly seen bonding a big time, both on the set and during off-shooting hours spending time together. Kaminey starring Priyanka Chopra and Sahid Kapur is directed by Vishal Bharadwaj and is scheduled for a release in March 2009.

They live in the same apartment and have been reportedly sharing the car to come to the sets of Kaminey (And if you thought this was enough to give you hint about whats brewing, the sensational news is that, Priyanka Chopra will be shooting for her first on screen kiss with Sahid Kapur in the sets of Kaminey. Is Harman reading this out?

Salman Against Kaitrina Kaif in faishon designing

कभी कैटरीना कैफ और सलमान खान का नाम एक साथ सुन ने को मिलता था अब ये साथ - साथ नहीं बल्कि आमने सामने आ खड़े हुए हैं और बहुत ही जल्द एक दूसरे के प्रतियोगी बनने वाले है, कुछ दिनों पहले कैटरिना ने इस बात कि घोषणा की थी कि वो बहुत ही जल्दी अपने डिजाईन किए हुए कपड़े बाज़ार में लाने वाली है और अब salman ने ये एलान किया है कि वो भी अपने स्टाइल की रेंज निकालने वाले है और इस हिसाब से तो दोनों एक दूसरे के प्रतियोगी बन जायेंगे।

फिलहाल तो ठीक है। लेकिन एक समय मे दोनों एक दुसरे के piche pagal हुआ करते थे but अब दोनों के bich सबकुछ khatm हो गया है, कैटरिना अब salman से कुछ jyada ही नफरत करने लगी है, और अब akshay के साथ jyada kaaam करना पसंद करती है, क्या इस pratiyogita के कारण katrina और salman फ़िर से मिल paayege ?