Salman Khan summoned by Mumbai Metropolitan court

By Hindustan Times

Salman Khan's woes and misery touching on the infamous 2002 hit and run case in Bandra are removed from over.

The actor have been ordered by the Mumbai Metropolitan Court to look for a hearing on December 27 (which incidentally happens to be his birthday) following a complaint filed by lawyer cum activist Abha Singh.

Abha claims that the cops occupied with the case had faked the evidence and documents bearing on the case with a view to manipulate the trial.

The court has also asked the cops involved to be present for the hearing in conjunction with Salman.

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Salman Khan not ghost-directing Dabangg 2: Arbaaz Khan

By Hindustan Times

Actor-producer Arbaaz Khan will soon make his debut as a director with the discharge of his next production, Dabangg 2, on December 21. The promos of the Salman Khan-starrer was received well.

But a undeniable rumour concerning the actor having ghost-directed the film has irked Arbaaz. “It’s all rubbish,” says the first-time director. “Salman has to do his work — acting, fighting and dancing. Will he do this or will he direct? We make an excessive amount of out of the truth that he has suggestions. He has his tackle how he desires to do scenes, that is fair.”

According to Arbaaz, every actor gives suggestions when they’re shooting. And he feels there’s no harm in hearing what they need to say. “There’s no ego here. The film is being made because Salman is starring in it, so if he suggests something, I do consider it,” says Arbaaz.

Do such aspersions bother him? “No. They might matter if there has been any truth to them. Many directors face this situation,” says Arbaaz, adding that once Aditya Chopra directed Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), rumours suggested that Yash Chopra ghost-directed it. When Karan Johar made his first film, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), people insinuated that Adi had helped him and so on.

“Bhai hai toh kya hua (so what if he’s my brother)? At the sets of my film, Salman is a particularly successful actor and i'm a debutant director.”

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Akshay Kumar to go back as Khatron Ke Khiladi host

By HT

Bollywood's 'khiladi' Akshay Kumar will return because the host of action-adventure show Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi, in step with reliable sources.

Instead of considering other names to take over because the host of the show, the channel, Colors, has decided to attend for Akshay to get a little
free.

KKK"The main problem was Mr.Akshay Kumar's dates. He's busy along with his films all of 2013. Initially, we thought we might go ahead with another person. However the general opinion is, nobody can take Akshay's place in 'Fear Factor'. So we're willing to attend until he gets free in 2014," said a channel source.

The channel officials are said to have had a long, deep discussion with Akshay, who initially insisted they go together with another person and never stay up for him. However, the officials had no problems in looking ahead to him.

"Our bandwidth for reality shows is filled for the following three hundred and sixty five days. We had two options: will we go ahead with 'Fear Factor' without Akshay in 2013? Or can we watch for him to do the show in 2014? We selected the latter option," said the source.

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HC issues stay order on case against Rajesh Khanna's family

By Hindustan Times

Over the weekend, we had informed you that Dimple Kapadia had filed a petition within the Bombay High Court asserting that only she and no other woman had right over Rajesh Khanna's property and other belongings as his legally wedded wife.

A similar petition rejecting Anita Advani's claims had also been filed by Dimple's son-in-law Akshay Kumar.

The petition were filed by Dimple and Akshay after Rajesh Khanna's live-in partner Anita Advani had filed a case within the Metropolitan Magistrate's court in Bandra accusing Kaka's family of domestic violence and critical for rightful share in Rajesh Khanna's property including his palatial bungalow 'Aashirwad'.

Based at the petition filed by Dimple and Akshay within the HC, Justice K.U.Chandiwal of the Bombay High Court has issued a stay order at the case filed by Advani and Rajesh Khanna's family till December 17.

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REVEALED! Sunny Leone's look in Ragini MMS 2

By Hindustan Times

Sunny Leone has always capitalised on her assets, be it in her adult movies or to heat up the screen in her Bollywood film. While her sexy image worked for Jism 2, producer Ekta Kapoor, who has signed her on for her horror film, Ragini MMS 2, wants a more demure avatar. Ekta has roped in Priyanka Chopra’s stylist, Ami Patel, to present Sunny a fresh look within the film. “Ekta wanted me to style a film for some time now, but I NEEDED to work on western looks. So, when Ragini MMS 2 came up, she asked me again and I’d feel free to take it up,” says Ami.

Not willing to reveal Ekta’s exact brief for Sunny, Ami says, “Her look may be a surprise as it’s not how Sunny usually is. While in Jism 2 she was in-your-face sexy, this time her look may be toned down. It's going to have a large number of style with a classy, sexy touch and can be glamorous, somewhat like a Hollywood look.”

Though Ami hasn’t met Sunny yet, she has done a little research about her style quotient. “Sunny is a classy person and enjoys fashion. She has an inherent sex appeal and that i need to let that shine through in preference to making it overtly obvious with the garments. People haven’t seen her subtlety and that’s what I intend to bring out. I REALLY LIKE working with someone who's open to new ideas and knows current trends. I WANT to introduce the most recent fashion in movies,” she says.

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Why Kareena Kapoor hasn't seen Talaash yet

By Hindustan Times

Though she is flooded with compliments and is getting rave reviews for a fantastic performance in her recently released film Talaash, Kareena Kapoor, surprisingly, hasn't seen the film yet! The suspense thriller also starring Aamir and Rani happens to be her first release post marriage.

As reported, Kareena couldn't make it to the film's premiere, held last week. A source on the subject of the star discloses, "She was unwell at the night of the premiere and she or he also had an early morning shoot at Bigg Boss for the promotion of her sizzling item number in Salman Khan's Dabangg 2. So she couldn't opt for the screening."

The newly turned begum of the Nawab of Pataudi, Saif Ali Khan, plans to observe the film post December 10. Ask her why? She reveals blushingly, "Saif isn't on town. He's back on December 10. I WOULD LIKE to look at the movie with him. So I WILL BE ABLE TO wait."

We hope Saif is listening and doesn't keep his begum looking forward to too long.

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Thank God, action is back: Sanjay Dutt

By Hindustan Times

Life has come full circle for Sanjay Dutt, currently basking within the success of his film Son of Sardaar, which has hit the Rs. 100 crore mark. Greater than 30 years ago, the actor had made his debut with action films, and now action as a genre appears to be back again. “All those action films I did then
are the type of films happening now,” Sanjay tells us in an interview. “Thank God they’re back now.”

You said action films are your favourite. But does age affect the type of action you do?
Sanjay: Every actor has to transport on. Things get different with time and also you start getting characters that experience action that suits you. Age doesn’t make a large difference, though.

While we’re on that, how do you retain fit?
Sanjay: I figure out so much. I had placed on weight in between, but my fans told me they couldn’t see me like that. I needed to make a choice.

How do you have the ability to keep your audiences in awe of you?
Sanjay: The person I GLANCE as much as is Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan). His persona, aura, the films he does and transition, are all so fantastic. That’s the individual I’ve checked out and I’ve moved in step with him. Also, I THINK in commercial cinema. You are able to do offbeat movies sometimes, but you can’t move clear of the economic genre. There needs to be visibility. Even though you were given to Chennai, people should know who you are.

You’re doing Karan Johar’s Unglee and likewise Zilla Ghaziabad. Let us know something about them.
Sanjay: Unglee has an excellent script and the director, Rensil D’Silva, is fabulous. As for Zilla Ghaziabad, I’m playing a real-life character, a police officer who's called in to regulate the gangs in Ghaziabad. It’s an out-and-out action film with numerous mad, south-inspired action sequences.

What form of character is closest to you?
Sanjay: I LIKE action essentially the most. As of now, romance isn’t in my book. Or even a mature love story. Action and comedy are my genres now.

You’re still perceived as Munna Bhai. Is Munna Bhai 3 ever going to happen?
Sanjay: I AM HOPING it does happen. I NEED to inform Raju (Hirani) to delight start engaged on it now. Honestly, Raju’s ideas for the Munna Bhai series was fantastic. Just take a look at the message he has sen to everyone — a gangster reviving Gandhiji. Today’s kids don’t know Gandhiji. He got it back in an attractive way without boring the audience. He’s one of the crucial greatest directors the rustic has currently.

Five Favourites
Sanjay Dutt picks five of his all time favourite films and the jobs he’s enjoyed playing the most

1. Sadak (1991)
2. Naam (1986)
3. Khalnayak (1993)
4. Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
5. Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)

Sanjay’s new venture
Raj Kundra and Sanjay Dutt, co-founders of the Super Fight League (SFL) have tied up with Provogue for a brand new company called Pro SFL to jointly market all SFL merchandise.

“We will bring our fans great products with the primary one being deodarants,” says Sanjay. Kundra adds, “This tie up will give SFL the chance to present fans in India and abroad quality merchandise. We can be using out-of-the-box marketing methods similar to fighter shorts, cheer girls, cage branding, banners etc. The deodorant market is very large in India and we now have started with three types called Aspire, Inspire and Desire.”

Manisha Koirala were apprehensive about health

By Hindustan Times

Manisha Koirala's close friends are in a state of shock, too numbed by her sudden illness, to let the gravity of her situation sink in.

While members of the family preferred to stick off-record with the understandable plea of requiring privacy at a time like this, an overly close friend of the actress revealed how the death of her mentor and costly friend cinematographer Ashok Mehta had left Manisha shaken and uncertain of her own health and the future.

Asking to be "ignored of public demonstrations of outrage" this friend reveals, "When a pal Mona Kapoor gave up the ghost suddenly, Manisha told me she was apprehensive about her own health.

"I better have myself thoroughly checked,' she had told me. A COUPLE OF months later Manisha lost her dear friend Ashok Mehta. She was distraught. 'There is not any certainty in life anymore,' she had said. IT'S NOT THAT I AM sure whether she got the entire tests done on herself at the moment. But she had said she was going to."

The genial warm actress had lately been distressed by her failed marriage.

"She really wanted it to work and gave it her best shot. And when it didn't work out, she took it as an individual failure. 'I guess I'M REALLY NOT destined to be a wife,' she told us, her friends. Manisha gives 200 percent of herself to all her relationships. She is within her rights to expect no less than some love in return. We're there for her right now. But Manisha desires to fight her illness on her own."

The friend says Manisha was lately in a contented mood.

"She has come to terms together with her failed marriage, as she does with all of the setbacks in her life. Manisha will fight this out," says the friend.

The actress has decided to not discuss the illness until the method of healing begins formally.

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Dabangg 2: When Sonakshi Sinha almost stabbed Salman Khan

By Hindustan Times

We’ve all heard of actors being injured while shooting for stunt scenes (everyone from Jackie Chan to Amitabh Bachchan has sustained injuries). But in a primary of sorts, the lead actor of Dabangg 2 — Salman Khan — was almost injured by his romantic interest — Sonakshi Sinha. And from the look of
things, this wasn’t a domestic quarrel turned nasty for the now-married Chulbul Pandey.

The song Dagabaaz Re has a chain where Sonakshi and Salman are enacting a scene on a stage. Sonakshi was required to wield a sword playfully for the shot. But it surely seems, she nearly hit the actor in this shoot.

A source from the film team says, “Due to an error in timing, the sword almost hit Salman. Luckily, it missed his face by a fragment of a second.” The source says that while everyone at the set was stunned, both Salman and Sonakshi laughed it off.

“Later, they made sure they were perfectly in sync for this shot. They didn’t need a repeat of what had happened earlier.” Sonakshi confirms, “While filming that specific shot, I almost stabbed him (Salman).”

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Shah Rukh Khan gets Morocco's medal of honour at Marrakech International Film Festival

By Hindustan Times

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan was conferred Morocco's prestigious Medal of Honour. The continued Marrakech International Film Festival paid a tribute to Hindi Cinema's 100 years and a bevy of Bollywood stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Sridevi and Shah Rukh were among its
guest list.

After the tribute, Prince Moulay Rachid hosted a dinner for Indian delegation of Bollywood actors. On the royal dinner, Rachid presented Shah Rukh with Medal of Honour of Morocco.

Shah Rukh also tweeted his picture with the medal.

"Thanks for the consideration and happiness. All of the best for the remainder of the festival," he tweeted.

Previously, Amitabh was also decorated with the Medal of Honour of Morocco by Morocco's King Mohammed.

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Indefinite delay for Preity Zinta’s next!

By Hindustan Times

Preity Zinta’s Ishkq In Paris (IIP) appears to be jinxed. Initially, it was purported to release on September 21 alongside Heroine and English Vinglish. However, Madhur Bhandarkar’s film and IIP postponed their release date to October 5. While the Kareena Kapoor-starrer hit the theatres on that
date, Preity’s film was again pushed further.

Matters only worsened when the film’s director, Prem Soni, was diagnosed with cancer within the last week of October. A COUPLE OF days after that, Preity announced that the film would only release once the director is in a condition to finish the post-production work. As a result, IIP didn't release on November 2 either. “Prem’s diagnosis was an enormous blow, that's why PZ needed to announce an indefinite delay,” says a source.

The film’s troubles didn't end here. After months of attempting to find a distributor, Ponty Chadha bought the rights to IIP. Unfortunately, the veteran too lost his life in a violent shootout on November 17. “Sohail Khan is handling the distribution. He was only capable of rope Ponty in on a commission basis after having several discussions with him,” says an insider. “Ponty was going to distribute it in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan, but now the makers must find another distributor. It has no takers in Mumbai too.”

Ishq In Paris have been jointly produced by Preity Zinta and Aakash Arora, an NRI who has invested within the project. The actor is yet to make an announcement at the release. As of now, her ‘comeback film’ have been indefinitely delayed.

Preity Unlucky
September 21: IIP was to release with Heroine and English Vinglish
October 5: Heroine released, IIP didn't
November 2: IIP did not release in this re-scheduled date either
Last week of October: Director Prem Soni diagnosed with cancer
November 17: Distributor Ponty Chadha dies in a shootout

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We're on the brink of something path-breaking: Hrithik on Krrish 3

By Hindustan Times

For months now, Hrithik Roshan have been keeping a low profile, as he was targeting his next, Krrish 3. However the actor managed to take a little time out of his packed schedule to wait the continuing 12th edition of the International Film Festival of Marrakech in Morocco as four of his movies are being screened here this week.

However, Krrish isn't on that list. Confident that the franchise’s next installment will certainly find special mention on many such lists, he says, “Krrish must have been screened and it'll make it here next year.”

Nonetheless, the actor is thrilled that four of his other films — Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Jodha Akbar (2008), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) and Agneepath — are being screened. “I just happened to be a part of these films and i'm very happy with them. It feels good,” he says.

Directed and produced by father Rakesh Roshan, Krrish 3 was kept under wraps ever because the shooting began. But as per the actor, the secrecy will all repay once the film hits the theatres. “It’s one of the most biggest challenges for Indian cinema, for the reason that special effects and the technology is all home-grown… it’s Indian. There is not any foreign hand within the final product,” he says.

The third a part of the series, which began with Koi… Mil Gaya in 2003, also stars Priyanka Chopra, Vivek Oberoi and Kangna Ranaut. But inspite of the support of a longtime star cast, Hrithik seems unsure in regards to the fate of the film. “It’s one of these big leap of religion. Till now it looks impossible. The tone of the special effects, and the film itself, is so big that we don’t know whether we can achieve what we're attempting or hoping to will we. may fall flat on our faces or we won't. Either way, I DO KNOW that we're on the brink of something path-breaking,” says Hrithik.

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Mira Nair's The Reluctant Fundamentalist' to release in India in April

By Hindustan Times

Mira Nair's The Reluctant Fundamentalist is ready to hit the Indian screens in April next year. The Reluctant Fundamentalist is predicated on Pakistani author Mohsin Hamid's eponymous novel. It's the story of a tender man chasing corporate success on Wall Street. Post September 2011 tragedy in
the US, he finds himself embroiled in a conflict between his American dream, a hostage crisis, and the iconic call of his family's homeland. The film is being released in India by PVR Pictures.

"It's an honour to be distributing 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' in India and we're thankful to Mira for trusting us along with her film. We're very eager about the film's prospects in India and are keenly looking ahead to its theatrical release," Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, joint managing director, PVR Limited, said in a statement.

"The Reluctant Fundamentalist" was recently awarded with the primary Centenary Award and presented with a Silver Peacock, a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh at this year's International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

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Kiran is a hands-on mother: Aamir Khan

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Actor Aamir Khan says his wife Kiran is a hands-on mother and is enjoying motherhood. On December 1 last year, the couple became proud parents of Azad Rao Khan. The infant was born through IVF to a surrogate mother. Aamir, whose film 'Talaash' released last Friday, says because of his work
commitments he doesn't get to spend enough time along with his son.

"I am not a hands-on dad every day. My responsibilities towards work don't allow me to do this. But I LOVE to spend time with him. He's an actual joy. He's an overly happy child and good natured," Aamir said.

"Kiran is a hands-on mother. She is enjoying motherhood and that is what she desires to do. From time to time I do try to give her a break but she brushes it aside," he said.

For Azad's first birthday bash, Aamir said, "On his birthday we plan to be at home with him alongwith close family members."

Meanwhile, Aamir says in the case of films he doesn't consult wife Kiran, who's also a director.

"No, I DO NOT consult her. Once I am undecided I LOVE to invite her. I REALLY LIKE to maintain it as a surprise. This she and that i both consciously accomplish that. when she watches the primary cut, she is a fresh audience, she doesn't find out about the script, she doesn't know what to anticipate. Sometimes I ask her to take a seat in for a narration," he said.

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Priyanka Chopra on a roll at Marrakech Film Festival

By Hindustan Times

It’s been an excellent year for Priyanka Chopra. After the success of Barfi!, wherein where she played the nature of an autistic person, she kept the momentum going with the international release of her single ‘In my city’. And now, she is gearing as much as spend two special days on the International
Film Festival of Marrakech in Morocco.

We’re informed that three Bollywood films featuring the actor can be screened on the festival, that is celebrating the centenary of Indian cinema. A source as regards to the actor says, “Priyanka will reach the festival late at night on December 6. On day one, Barfi! may be screened. She is going to be the one one from the film’s team who can be present there.” The source adds, “On day two, two of her other films — Don and Don 2 might be screened. Though Shah Rukh Khan (her co-star within the Don series) could be present on the festival in this time, Priyanka is the one one up to now who has confirmed her attendance on the screening.

The movie screenings on both days could be followed by a grand dinner party, so one can even be attended by Priyanka. “She could be very occupied with this as she’s being given such wonderful treatment there.”

Of late, Priyanka was busy shooting for her next, the Zanjeer remake, with co-star Ram Charan Teja. However, the actor has taken day off from her schedule for the film festival. The source says, “Many big names from Bollywood could be attending the festival. So she decided to head for no less than two days.”

After her return, Priyanka will start attending the preparatory workshops for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s biopic at the Olympic medal-winning Indian boxer, Mary Kom.

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