AKSHAY KUMAR IN A NEW LOOK IN "DESI BOYZ"

There was a time when Akshay Kumar was a tough competition to the Khans of Bollywood, but with his recent films like Thank You, Patiala House and Action Replay getting a mild response at the box office, he is presently in desperate need for a hit.

At present, Akki has all his hopes pinned on his forthcoming "Desi Boyz" and with the first promos of the flick getting an encouraging response, he can hope to revive his popularity once again. The reactions to the first look and promos have been very positive even on YouTube and social networking sites. Moreover, the film will be a solo release in its opening week and the biggies like The Dirty Picture, Ladies vs Ricky Behl, Mission Impossible 4 and Don 2 will be releasing only next month.

DEEPIKA PADUKONE BACK WITH "DESI BOYZ"

Deepika Padukone has had enough of playing non-glam part in a series of films. So when Prakash Jha, Ashutosh Gowariker and Pradeep Sarkar asked her to turn plain Jane for their respective films, Deepika didn't protest and willingly stepped into plain suit-salwars, sarees and T-shirts respectively while also keeping her make-up minimal. Even in BREAK KE BAAD which was set in Mauritius, director Danish Aslam wanted her to play the girl next door which means designer outfits were out of question.

However none of that would be the case in DESI BOYZ where Deepika would be back at being her glamorous best. After consciously staying away from that make-up kit for her AARAKSHAN, KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY and LAFANGEY PARINDEY, Deepika has sent an SOS to her styling team and made sure that she comes across as an ultra glam personality in her winter release DESI BOYZ.

"Deepika is doing everything possible to stand out in the Akshay Kumar and John Abraham starrer," her friend continues, "Since the film is set in London, Deepika doesn't want to look out of place. Also, the film belongs to a genre that is quintessentially commercial and cool on eyes. During the shooting of her film, she summoned her stylist, costume designer, make-up staff and hair dressers to give her an ultra glam look. She also hit the gym hard to look in best shape and make heads turn. She knows that before this year comes to close; DESI BOYZ is one film that would present her in an altogether different light."

Deepika too admits that for DESI BOYZ she has gone through a definite make-over. "DESI BOYZ requires me to play glamorous and I have done whatever possible to make sure that I look my best," says Deepika who would next be seen in AARAKSHAN before she sizzles again in DESI BOYZ this winter.

DEEPIKA PADUKONE IN ROHIT DHAWAN'S "DESI BOYZ"

Bollywood most sexy actress, Deepika Padukone will be one of the two heroines in Desi Boyz, the directorial debut of Rohit Dhawan, son of David Dhawan. Produced by Eros, the film stars Akshay Kumar and John Abraham.

It was reported that John and Akshay will be showing their buff bodies in the film as pole dancers. The two loose their jobs and compete with each other as pole dancers at the same night club.

The film will reportedly have a second female lead, with names of Lara Dutta and Anushka Sharma featuring in press reports.

Anushka's manager, however, told Sawfnews that she is not in the film.

While Deepika and Akshay are not currently shooting for any other films, John Abraham has recently started filming Kaakha Kaakha with co-star Genelia D'Souza.

Deepika and Akshay last featured together in Chandni Chowk to China (2009) and Housefull (2010).