Imran follows the footsteps of uncle Aamir

Actor Imran Khan is following in the footsteps of his uncle Aamir Khan and pasting posters of his new film "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola" on taxis.

Imran recounts the similarity between his way and what Aamir once did.

"Twenty four years ago Aamir uncle pasted the posters of his film 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'. I remember him telling the story that he and my mother were roaming around the by-lanes of Bandra and seeking the permission of rickshaw drivers to paste the posters of his film and telling them that he is the hero of the film," the 29-year-old said here Monday while promoting the film.

"Flash forward 24 years and I find myself doing the same thing. Actually in our city public transport is the most important thing whether it is rickshaw, taxis or buses, it has always been the lifeline of the city. I think it is the easiest way to communicate and reach out to the people," he added.

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola" also features Anushka Sharma, Pankaj Kapur and Shabana Azmi. It hits theatres Jan 11.

Vijeta Pandit distraught over missing sister

Former actress and wife of music composer Aadesh Shrivastav, Vijeta Pandit, is sickened and distraught with worry about her sister Sandhya Singh, who has gone missing since Dec 13.

Vijeta, whose fear is that her sister was killed for her jewellery just as she was about to enter a bank, is baffled that Mumbai police have not been able to gather any information on her whereabouts.

Crazed with worry Vijeta says: "What has happened to my sister? We don't know! She's happily married and she is the prettiest among us sisters. She's two years older than me. Unlike Sulakshana Didi and me, she never wanted to be part of the cinema industry. She's happy being a housewife. The police seem clueless. For 13 days I've been travelling back and forth from my home to the police station to my sister's place in Vashi. So far we've hit only a dead end. My sister was so happy. Her husband was a commissioner in the excise department and she had two lovely children whom she was extremely fond of."

Then Vijeta corrected herself: "Why am I speaking of her in the past tense? We're all praying she would return. Sandhya's one weakness is jewellery. She is too tooooo attached to jewellery and wears tonnes of it. She has lots of her husband's ancestral ornaments and she loves to flash them around. I always warn her not to travel with so much jewellery. Whenever she comes home I make her take off all the jewellery and tie it up in a handkerchief, put it her purse before she travels back home to Vashi."

Vijeta's other sister Sulakshana stays with Vijeyta and Aadesh. She has still to be told of the trauma the family faces, as she is considered too weak to handle such news.

Vijeta said: "If Sulakshana Didi comes to know that our sister is missing, she wouldn't be able to take it. She wouldn't be able to bear the shock."

"We're hoping the criminals would take the jewellery and release my sister," Vijeta says.

Honour to do biopic on Smita Patil;Chitrangada Singh

Actress Chitrangada Singh, who many believe resembles Smita Patil, says it would be an honour to do a biopic on the late actress.

"I would love to do a biopic. Biopics are really working very well these days. I would be more than happy to do a biopic," Chitrangada told IANS.

Asked if she would be open to one on Smita Patil, she said: "I think it will be a big honour to play Smita in reel life. I would love to do a biopic on Smita Patil. I have never given it a thought, but now I feel it would be great to do so."

Smita Patil was known for her work in films like "Bhumika", "Shakti" and "Arth". The actress died in 1986 following childbirth complications. She was 31.

Chitrangada says she considers it a compliment when people compare her with Smita Patil.

"It is an added advantage for me. Many feel that my face resembles her. It feels really great when people are remind of a person, who is not there, through me," she said.

Birthday wishes galore for Salman 'Dabangg' Khan

From his "Maine Pyar Kiya" co-star Bhagyashree to his "Dabangg 2" director and brother Arbaaz Khan -- many celebrities from the Hindi film fraternity have wished "happiness" and "good health" for superstar Salman Khan, who celebrates his 47th birthday Thursday.

Here's what Bollywood's twitterati has wished for Salman:

Arbaaz Khan: Happy Birthday Salman! Wish you good health and happiness always. Thanks for being a great brother. Love you.

Karan Johar: Happy birthday Salman Khan. May the force be with you always!! Have a blessed year.

Sonakshi Sinha: Happy birthday Pandeyji

Sonu Sood: Salman Khan - Happy birthday bhai.

Kunal Kohli: Happy birthday to Salman Khan, who has entertained us through so many of his films. Here's to many more.

Bhagyashree: Salman Khan - To a special person who is a part of my fondest memories: Wish you a very happy birthday. Keep shining.

Rannvijay Singha: Bhai!! Salman Khan, happy birthday!!

Kabir Sadanand: Happy birthday to the man who outclasses the rest.

Neha Dhupia: Happy birthday Salman Khan... simply the best!

Divya Dutta: Happy birthday Salman Khan! Have a great one!

Mini Mathur: Happy birthday Salman Khan. The most real, fun person of all time.

Any girl would love to marry Salman;Shreyas

Salman Khan, who turned 47 Thursday, is called 'bhai' by many, but actor Shreyas Talpade praises him and says any girl would love to marry him.

"Unfortunately, everybody calls him 'bhai'! But his fan following is so huge that any girl would love to marry him. He is loved by one and all," the 36-year-old said here Wednesday at the launch of a video album named "Hogi Salman Ki Shaadi".

Shreyas further praised the superstar's philanthropic nature.

"He has done a lot for a lot of people and it's not only the screen persona, but off-screen also. He is such a person, who is very kind to everyone, helps everyone and wants good for everyone," Shreyas said.

"Obviously people will think good for him. And I think any girl in India would give her right hand to get married to Salman," he added.

My birth biggest gift for everyone;Salman Khan

Salman Khan is known for entertaining people with his witty one-liners and the superstar, who turns 47 Thursday, was seen in a similar avatar on his birthday too.

Asked which is the best gift that he has received so far, Salman, on a lighter note, said: "Main paida ho gaya yeh hi sabse bada gift hai sabke liye (My birth is the biggest gift for everyone)."

Each year, Salman celebrates his birthday with his friends and family at his farm house, but this year, he says there is no party as such.

"There is no party as such. Friends and families have been wishing me since morning," the actor told reporters at his Galaxy Apartments home.

Though Salman says there is no birthday bash, reports suggest that he, along with his family, will leave for Panvel in the afternoon, where there will be a celebration with close family and friends.

Aamir is a living legend; Kareena

Actress Kareena Kapoor calls actor Aamir Khan a living legend.

"Aamir is a living legend. He has a beautiful mind and he definitely is one of the finest actors of all time," Kareena said during India's Prime Icon programme aired on Big CBS Prime.

The actor is competing with the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar, A.R. Rahman and Narendra Modi for the title of "India's Prime Icon".

Kareena's elder sister Karisma Kapoor, who has worked with Aamir in "Raja Hindustani", also heaped praise at the actor.

"Aamir is most definitely an icon and a true legend. He is always up to something new and different. I've had the opportunity of working with him in iconic films like 'Raja Hindustani' and 'Andaaz Apna Apna'," Karisma said.

"I'm really happy that after 'Talaash' and '3 Idiots' even Kareena-Aamir jodi has become a hit pair," she added.

Sunny Leone proud to be most searched personality online

Indo-Canadian adult movie actress Sunny Leone is proud to learn that she is the most searched personality online, in India.

The actress was named the most searched celebrity in Google's annual Zeitgeist list.
The second position went to veteran actor Rajesh Khanna, who passed away in July this year.
"It is a very proud moment for me. Me and my husband Daniel Weber have worked really hard to get recognition and it is really overwhelming that people and my fans are searching me online," Sunny told IANS.
"I consider myself lucky. I am just one film old in Bollywood and despite that I have achieved so much," she added.
The actress made her Bollywood debut with Mahesh Bhatt's "Jism 2" and will next be seen in Ekta Kapoor's "Ragini MMS 2".
Sunny said she always wanted to achieve such recognition, but thought it was impossible.
"I always wanted to be here but thought it is not possible. But after being here I feel anything is possible. It is so amazing. It is indeed a proud moment for me and my husband Daniel," she added.

Prashant turns composer for Dhishkiyaon !

After some hard-hitting performances as an actor, Prashant Narayanan has turned composer for a song for his upcoming film "Dhishkiyaon".
"I am also composing the title track of 'Dhishkiyaon'. I am working on the end title track as a composer," Prashant said here Thursday at the premiere of his new film "Cigarette Ki Tarah."
"Dhishkiyaon" is being co-produced by Shilpa Shetty, but the actress is not ready to talk about it yet.
Asked the reason behind it, Prashant said, "She must be tight-lipped about it because they say that 'nazar lag jaati hai'".
"The film is being made with such love. So I am sure Shilpa must be thinking that if we start talking about it then it may be bad omen because a beautiful film is being made," he added.
"Dhishkiyaon" also stars Harman Baweja and Sanjay Dutt.

Talaash Enters Rs.100 crore club

Aamir Khan-starrer suspense thriller "Taalash" has made it to the Rs. 100 crore club. The film has raked in Rs.131.78 crore worldwide.
The film, directed by Reema Kagti, and co-produced by Farhan Akhtar-Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertaiment and Aamir Khan Productions, earned Rs.85.38 crore at the domestic box office within 13 days of its release, Nov 30.
The film has grossed Rs.46.40 crore overseas. "Talaash" also features Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor. 
It was made on a budget of Rs.40 crore, and released across 2,500 screens. Its satellite rights were sold for Rs. 40 crore.

Amisha Patel walks out of 'Singh Saheb The Great'

Actress Ameesha Patel has walked out of filmmaker Anil Sharma's "Singh Saheb The Great" because of ever-changing schedules.

 "Gooddmorning guys. Yes, the news is true... I have had to back out of 'Singh Saheb The Great' due to ever-changing schedules. My best wishes to Anil Sharma," Ameesha tweeted.
Ameesha was paired opposite Sunny Deol in "Singh Saheb The Great". The project was reuniting the pair with director Anil Sharma since their 2001 hit "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha".
"Hope Anil Sharma makes another kickass film like 'Gadar...'. Unfortunately, I can't be a part of the film," she added.
"Singh Saheb The Great" also features Amrita Rao.
Ameesha was last seen in the 2011 film "Chatur Singh Two Star" and currently has films like "Race 2", "Shortcut Romeo" and "Bhaiyyaji Superhitt" in her kitty.

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Anuskha Sharma's Next Movie

Yash Raj Films is launching newcomer Ranveer Singh opposite "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" actress Anushka Sharma in their next project.

The film will be directed by Maneesh Sharma, who worked as an assistant director on Shah Rukh Khan starrer "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi". The untitled venture will be produced by Aditya Chopra.

The shooting has started and it is scheduled for a release later this year.

The story revolves around Shruti (Anushka Sharma) and Bittoo (Ranveer Singh) who start a business after passing out from Delhi University. Their friendship and business enters lavish world of Delhi's baaraats and weddings.

Maneesh had also assisted on other Yash Raj projects like "Fanaa" and "Aaja Nachle".

This is Anushka's third movie with Yash Raj Films after "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" and the untitled movie opposite Shahid Kapoor, directed by Parmeet Sethi.