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.

Sharman accept only big brand ads

Sharman Joshi has started endorsing big brands like Nokia and Airtel, after the success of `3 Idiots`, but he has just one movie - `Allah Ke Banday` - to look forward to in the near future.

"Right now I don`t have anything in hand. `Allah Kay Banday` will be my next film.In `Allah Ke Banday`, an intense drama about juvenile crimes, Sharman will be seen alongside veterans Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher. We have finished shooting for it. It is in post-production stage at the moment and I am still considering more scripts for future," Sharman told reporters.

The actor was celebrating 70 years of restaurant chain KFC`s signature product - Original recipe. While he took chunky bites of a chicken leg at the press meet, Sharman said he would love to endorse KFC, which is among his favourite eating joints.

But for now he is happy with his new set of endorsements which include Nokia and Airtel, brands which A-list actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor have represented in the past.

"I am completely indifferent to thoughts like who was endorsing this product before or who else is. I am just proud to be associated with these brands because I believe in them. Nothing else beyond this matters," he said.

Amir Khan facing problem of ...........

Aamir’s nephew Imran Khan, whose next movie ‘Delhi Belly’ is currently in the making, has developed cold feet after a fiery altercation between the director of the movie and his uncle Aamir Khan.

Aamir Khan is stuck with a problem he did not anticipate coming. Though, this is not the first time, the ‘perfectionist’ Khan is facing a dilemma which challenges his grey cells, but still, when it involves his wife Kiran Rao and nephew Imran Khan – the problem gets aggravated.

Apparently, Aamir is not happy with the ‘Delhi Belly’ director Abhinay Deo, as he had been bad mouthing Aamir due to some disagreements. The fact is that Abhinay has not even completed the final edit of ‘Delhi Belly’ and has already started shooting for another project. This has made Imran very anxious about the release of his film.

Now, that’s not the only problem, which Aamir is facing currently. His wife Kiran Rao`s film ‘Dhobi Ghaat’ is also ready and he is confused which one should release first. Now, Aamir has a choice to make between nephew and wife.

Shiv Sena has no right to tell Shah Rukh to go to Pakistan

Shiv Sena activists are seeking an apology from Shah Rukh over his remarks against the exclusion of Pakistani players from the Indian Premier League and have threatened to ban his upcoming release, "My Name Is Khan" in Mumbai theatres if he doesn`t retract his statement.

83-year-old freedom fighter Trilochan Singh said that Shiv Sena has no right to tell Shah Rukh Khan to go to Pakistan, pointing out that the Bollywood superstar`s father was a prominent Quit India movement activist who chose to migrate to Delhi from Peshawar during partition.

anything during the freedom struggle is asking Shah Rukh to leave," said Singh, who had joined the Quit India movement along with the actor`s father, Taj Mohammad Mir, in Peshawar, which now lies in Pakistan. Whole family was involved in the freedom fight, to go to Pakistan?" agonised Singh while talking exclusively to reporters.

"Taj was born and brought up in Peshawar. They had a business in Qissa Khwani Bazaar. It is still the main market in Peshawar. We carried on the Quit India movement. Taj Mohammad and Ghulam Mohammad were prominent participants in the movement."

Singh said that after independence, Shah Rukh`s father was one of the few Muslims who decided to leave Pakistan and settle in India.

"After independence, I came to Delhi. Incidentally Taj also came to Delhi. He was one of the few Muslims who migrated to India from Pakistan.

"The Shiv Sena and Bal Thackeray had nothing to do with the freedom struggle and they are asking Shah Rukh to go back to Pakistan. It`s very shameful for Shiv Sena leaders. They are saying it because he is a Muslim. I think we all Indians owe it to our freedom that the Shiv Sena should not get away with such statements," Trilochan Singh told to reporters.

Aishwarya and Saharuk Khan work again after long time

The last time SRK and Aishwarya shared the silver screen was in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Devdas.’ However, after the infamous ‘Chalte Chalte’ debacle, both SRK and Aishwarya never worked together.

news has it that Shah Rukh and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are all set to mend their professional relationship.According to the latest Bollywood news, SRK approached the light-eyed beauty to play a cameo in his upcoming flick ‘RA 1' at a recent social event.

“Shah Rukh mentioned a scene to Aishwarya where she has to play herself in the film. It is a cameo. The scene is yet to be scripted, but so far it is about a character in the film who is Ash’s biggest fan and actually gets to meet her. Abhishek, who was listening, encouraged Ash to do it. It was a general conversation that night but one hopes it materialises. It would be great to see Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a Shah Rukh starrer,” added the source.

When enquired Anubhav Sinha, the director was unavailable for comment. Incidentally, the spokesperson of Aishwarya said, “Nothing of this sort has happened, nor has she been approached for it.”

Kareena SO Excited after Manish faishon Show

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor have walked the ramp so many times in the past for her friend Manish, but this was different and very special because for the first time she was walking with Saif. It`s always a special feeling to be with him HDIL India Couture Week here with her boyfriend Saif Ali Khan.

While sashaying down the ramp Kareena kept looking at the audiences smilingly while Saif managed to keep a poker face.

The front row was occupied by an array of Bollywood celebrities who had to squeeze in to get a place in the jam-packed show area.

Priyanka Chopra, Preity Zinta, Kajol, Imran Khan, Dino Morea, Uday Chopra, Sophie Chaudhary, and Boney Kapoor and Sridevi who came with their daughters, added to the glamour quotient.

The collection was called "Destination Wedding" and the set decorated with white drapes falling from the rooftop looked like a dream sequence of a Bollywood movie.

The line had an interesting combination of colours like peach, ivory and beige. With minimalist embroidery and a lot of bling, Malhotra`s collection was stylish and at the same time sexy as well.

"These days many people in India are having their wedding out of their country. Last month I designed for a wedding in Portugal. I want people to know what colours and silhouettes should be worn at such weddings," said Malhotra.

Akshay Happy to join International Karate chamionship

Akshay Kumar’s love to play as a hosts an international karate championship, the first International Open Karate-do Championship, the karate championship that he is sponsoring, he is getting international grandmasters, Shihan Hirano Osamu (10th degree black belt) and Shihan Kazo Inoue (16th generation grandmaster of Mugai-ryu, the Japanese sword fighting). Also, Shihan Richard De Hass, a referee of international repute, will be flown in from Holland for the competition.

Osamu and Inoue are expected to be in India on October 19, while Richard will arrive a day later. The training will be followed by the competition, which will be held in Mumbai from October 22 to 26.

Mehul Vora, the brain behind the competition, confirmed the news. He said, "No entrant will be charged any fee. The food and stay of every entrant will be borne by Akshay."

Mehul has been a martial arts practitioner for 27 years and an international teacher for 15 years. He has been training Akshay’s son, Aarav, in karate for three years now and he suggested that Akshay sponsor the competition.

Ash-Abhi enjoying their break in waterfalls...

The couple has been enjoying their well deserved break with a stay at a picturesque resort beside the famous Athirappilly waterfalls near Chalakudy town for the last two weeks. Last few weeks have been quiet hectic for the couple following Amitabh Bachchan's illness and subsequent hospitalization later followed by a long shoot in the grueling conditions in Kerala forests with no mobile connectivity and harsh climatic conditions. Finally, the couple managed to get some time off to relax and get back on the sets rejuvenated.

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan after completing their first production schedule for Mani Ratnam's Ravana on location in the Malayatoor forest near Kochi, Kerala are currently enjoying their short break. The Mani Ratnam film is supposedly a modern day adaptation of 'Ramayan', and an intense love story focused on the Ram-Sita pair, played by Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan in the Hindi version with south top star Vikram playing Ravana. But Vikram replaces Abhishek as Ram in the Tamil version.

Also it is learnt that a tight security cordon has kept the press and the fans away from the film set, as Mani Ratnam reportedly does not want anyone to get a glimpse of the look of the film. However, it has been leaked that Aishwarya arrived on the sets dressed as a Tamil Brahmin.

Kareena and Saif's relationship has taken another step

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan’s relationship has taken another step. Kareena is going to be a part of the Pataudi family’s yearly reunion in Saif's ancestral village, Pataudi, in Haryana. This is a privilege that none of Saif's women from his past relationships have had.

When contacted, Saif confirmed the news. He said, "Yes, Kareena has been invited to Pataudi this December. Our family gets together every winter. Since Kareena is now a part of our family and my parents are extremely fond of her, she has been invited.”

Ask Saif about Kareena and he’s unstoppable. He said, “This relationship is ‘IT’ for me. Today I feel very settled and happy. Though at times, I do feel a bit lonely when Kareena isn’t around. Of course, I do go through my share of bad days when I feel down. But overall, my life is going great guns.

I am now looking forward to settling down with Kareena. We’ll get married shortly. We are just waiting for our work load to lessen, so that we can give quality time to our marriage. Also, her family has to be ready for our marriage.”

Katrina’s hit scores is double hat trick

This is a first in Bollywood Katrina has delivered yet another hit, Sinngh is King. And going by the number, Singh is King happens to be Katrina's sixth hit in a row, the earlier ones being Namastey London, Partner, Welcome, Race and now Singh is King.. Katrina Kaif is currently in the US shooting for Kabir Khan's New York for the Yashraj Films banner

Singh is Kinng's success has left Katrina absolutely elated. She shared the joy of her success with the cast and crew of Yashraj films. Katrina wishes that she was in here in Mumbai to savour the success of her latest venture. "But the party more than made up for it," she laughs.

Now Katrina has been selected as the brand ambassador for Nakshatra Diamonds. "Katrina has signed the deal with Nakshatra for a whopping amount," revealed a source.

Katrina's success story has turned every actress green with envy and got their tongues wagging. Indulging in malicious gossip and the crab mentality is the way of the industry that Katrina is well familiar with.

Congratulation for Katrina.