AMITABH IN A NEW LOOK IN "BUDDAH HOGA TERA BAAP"

Amitabh Bachchan is looking uber-cool in his stylish avatar in Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and AB Corp's "BUDDAH-HOGA TERA BAAP" complete with scarves, jazzy shirts, designer denims, branded glares and even two watches!

Yes...two watches it is! And this was none other than Bachchan's personal touch to the styling of his character in the film.

Not many know that AB is very fond of wrist watches and is sometimes spotted wearing 2 at a time! So when he turned up wearing 2 watches on the first day of the BUDDAH shoot, he left everyone around amused by this unique style.

At that moment, director Puri Jagannadh came up with the idea of Bachchan sporting two watches throughout the movie considering his flamboyantly stylish character. Needless to say, Big B was more than happy to mix some of his own personal style with his on screen style and will be seen wearing two watches throughout the movie!

Going by Bachchan's larger than life persona, we think he is one of the few people who can carry such a quirky style with such elan!

BUDDAH will see AB return as the 'angry old man' in a role that the audiences have longing to see him in since ages! The movie hits theatres on 1st July.

ASIN'S BIKINI ACT IN "HOUSEFULL 2"

Good times times for actress Asin has started. After a lull in her career, her calendar suddenly looks overactive. Now, with READY opposite Salman all set to roll, the actress is also getting set to shoot for Sajid Khan's HOUSEFULL 2 soon.

But, amidst all this frenzy, Asin is harbouring a few dilemmas too. According to our sources, one of the biggest confusions Asin has for the moment is about her bikini act in HOUSEFULL 2 and the poor actress can't seem to decide.

Our sources further add, "Asin's dilemma is rooted in her earlier stand when she had not done any bollywood films. Over the years, Asin has cultivated an image of being true to her traditions, but it seems her brush with bollywood has shaken her fundamentals. Now, Asin knows that to survive in bollywood she has to have some hot-quotient too and donning a bikini might be the introductory step in that direction."

The issue now for Asin is how to take that plunge. Though, all reports and predictions seem to hint that Asin would have to strip-down in HOUSEFULL 2, but the actress seems to be undecided still. The confusion seems to be only getting complex by the day. Well, let's hope this two piece act is only one step away for Asin.

25 YEAR OLD MODEL TURNED ACTOR, KIRTI KULHARI IN "SHAITAN"

"SHAITAN" is becoming the talk of the town for its unusual promos but no one is more excited about its release than the 25-year-old model-turned-actor Kirti Kulhari, who is playing the role of a lower middle-class girl. She is the one who brings sense and sensibility to the frivolous group of youngsters and is the turning phase of the film.

Kirti Kulhari who has been the face of many a brands in the past stepped into cinema just a while back and made her debut in the film KHICHDI as Parminder. Kirti has also been a national badminton player in her school days in Mumbai. With no family connections in bollywood she maintains that, 'I'm finding my own way into meaningful films as I don't have a godfather'.

But meaningful cinema turned quite the opposite for her when she was shooting for one of the toughest scenes in the film, which was being shot in Navrang cinema. The scene required her to be really edgy, nervous, screaming a lot but she was feeling from that. What really got her into it was when shooting the scene, the slap that Gulshan was to give her, respectively, turned out to be a little realistic. The scene involved Kalki slapping her & while they were screaming at each other, Gulshan comes and slaps her & bangs her head on the wall.

The rehearsals of the same went fine, but during take the scene went slightly out of hand, where by mistake Gulshan really slapped her hard, which took her by surprise and before she could react, he banged her head to the wall hurting her head as well as she was not prepared. She broke down crying and all these reactions which came so naturally during that time were canned by the director and he mentioned that he would never get another take which was so real without realising that Kirti was actually hurt.

Though they took another take of the scene but this one has been retained in the film & one scene that Kirti will never forget in her life. 'I have scenes which were very tough. For me, it was a very disturbing experience. Because even though you are an actor, you don't always act, there are moments when you actually feel what is happening in a scene. Many a times during the shoot I cried to vent my emotions; it was very tough,' she said.

OM PURI IN A NEW LOOK IN HIS NEXT MOVIE "KHAP"

Produced by Sangita Sinha and Siddhant Sinha of Ananda Film & Telecommunications Pvt. Ltd., and Directed by Ajai Sinha- best known for his TV shows Hasratein, Astitva, Justujoo and Ghar Ek Sapna. Film KHAP, a story about the Khap Panchayat and the much talked about issue of Honour Killings is all set to release in cinemas on 29th July, 2011. The film stars veteran actors like Om Puri, Govind Namdev, Manoj Pahwa, Anooradha Patel and Mohnish Bahl amongst the new talent Yuvika Choudhary who has acted in films like TOH BAAT PAKKI, SUMMER 2007 and OM SHANTI OM in a cameo and recent release NAUGHTY @ 40. KHAP also introduces a new actor Sarrtaj. The film is being distributed by Percept Picture Company.

The land where KHAP rules, a marriage is not made in heaven. Here, nothing matters, not even true love. What matters is the age old custom that no one has ever dared to challenge. KHAP is a tale of two different worlds colliding each other over a love story which we take as a norm in our world. Till then, in the world of KHAP, a marriage is only sanctioned if it satisfies age old customs. If someone defies their diktat, an unofficial illegal death sentence is passed and executed in the most gruesome manner. But when the guardians of the old faith do it to lovers from Delhi, they challenge their supremacy in a way, no one ever dared to do. Is their marriage made in heaven?

The music of KHAP is by Annujj Kappoo and the songs in the film have been sung by ace singers like Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal, Jagjit Singh and Rekha Bhardwaj amongst others.

Ananda Film & Telecommunications Pvt. Ltd., the producer of KHAP has produced many T.V soaps over the years. They have to their name some fabulous work of fiction in Television World like Hasratein, Astitva, Justujoo, Gudgudee, Samay, Ghar Ek Sapna, Rishtey and many others.

Ajai Sinha has also directed a film titled STOP, which released in 2004 and in 2011 he has another film, 3 BACHELORS starring Sharman Joshi, Riya Sen and Riama Sen, lined up for release other than KHAP. All the mentioned TV serials have also been directed by Ajai Sinha, who is now all set with his new directorial venture, KHAP.

VINAY PATHAK WILL BE SEEN AGAIN IN "BHEJA FRY 2" ON JUNE 17

Joining the ranks of legendary comic franchises is BHEJA FRY with Bollywood's very own tramp Bharat Bhushan!

Following in the footsteps of Hollywood's massively successful Charlie Chaplin series and Peter Seller's PINK PANTHER - the comic adventure that takes us through the antics of a bumbling but good-hearted character is India's first full fledged comic franchise - Sagar Ballary's BHEJA FRY!

After the runaway success of the comic caper BHEJA FRY comes the sequel BHEJA FRY 2 that guarantees to have audiences laughing off their seats. The film promises to carry the mad antics of Vinay Pathak to a higher plain on a much larger canvas than BHEJA FRY Part I

Says a trade source, "Sequels are produced with the hope being that the existence of the original movie provides a built-in audience for the follow-up movie. However very few understand that the film needs to really have a strong connect and fan following - BHEJA FRY has that potential. Audiences looked forward to a sequel right after the film released."

This time around the good hearted but not worldly-wise, tax inspector, Bharat Bhushan (Vinay Pathak) is back to fulfill his long cherished dream of becoming a singer. To further his ambition he enters a game show hoping to win a cash prize with which he can make his own music album. Eventually Bhushan goes on to win the competition which also gifts him a free stay on a cruise ship.

17th June, get ready for BHEJA FRY 2 a roller coaster comic adventure aided by bigger budgets and a bigger starcast that promises to be even bigger, madder and funnier than ever before.

PRAKASH JHA'S UPCOMING MOVIE "AARAKSHAN"

The local authorities demolished a major set of Prakash Jha's upcoming film "AARAKSHAN"in Bhopal. The demolition was ordered by the District Magistrate's office. Patchwork scenes with Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan were scheduled to be shot on the set later this month.

Prakash Jha Productions had taken land on lease from the Minal Residency Group, not realizing that it was disputed property.

From end-January till end of March shooting continued on the constructed set.

The set that has been demolished included an entire bungalow that belongs to the character played by Mr. Amitabh Bachhan in the film and parts of the tabela, where informal schools were set up in the film. This particular set was spread over an acre and a half of land.

Prakash Jha, "We had no idea that the land where we had constructed was disputed. But I do feel that even though the demolition had to go through, the authorities knew we had constructed only temporary structures for the purpose of shooting. Why demolish it? It would have been dismantled within a month. Everyone in Bhopal knew it was a set. The demolition has definitely upset our plans. The reason we had left the set standing was because there were a couple of patchwork scenes with Saif and Deepika that remained to be shot. Now we have to work out alternative arrangements."

ADM Bhopal, Mr. Rajnish Shrivastava, "It was an illegal structure, so it was demolished. The High Court had directed us to demolish the structure. We did what we were supposed to, because the construction on that area was not legal."

"PAAR KA PUNCHNAMA" RELEASING ON MAY 20, 2011

Bollywood new movie, "PYAAR KA PUNCHNAMA" explores the beauty of love, the bliss of love, the enchantment in love, till you actually get into it! "It is them we wanted, till we wanted them no more" - Rajat, Chaudhary and Liquid, three best friends utter these same cries. You always envy the man with a girl, till you find your own and then you wonder if this is what is called - a woman, a shouting, moody, crazy being!

Rajat, Chaudhary and Liquid are stuck in heir boring jobs and crave for women to add some spice into their lives. The unfortunate Rajat soon finds one - Neha, she is everything that he ever wanted! It is all so good and rosy; till Rajat gives into a misunderstanding of Neha's and moves in to live with her. Till then Neha was a part of his life, but now Neha is his only life! Chaudhary meets Riya when he helps his acquaintance Varun, by getting his girlfriend Riya, a job. Oh how well they get along - Chaudhary and Riya, why she is stuck with Varun, she wonders. Her wonderment takes a real turn and Riya becomes chaudhary's girlfriend, for he understands her; simple. Liquid is extremely happy on finding Charu at work, the first and only girl he has ever spoken to in his whole life. Charu adores him but only as her best friend.

At the end of it all you can just say that 'something changed you till you stopped recognizing yourself!' voice Rajat, Chaudhary and Liquid. Is that a danger warning? They wonder - What does your brain tell you at this moment - run, run, run for your life, my man! We men can say today that our success is any day greater than that of our fathers; they were successful because of the women in their lives, we are successful in spite of the ones we have!

NEW MOVIE "404" RELEASING ON 12 MAY, 2011

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE  MOVIE

A prime Medical Institution. A world renowned Professor. A new student Abhimanyu who defies his seniors and the practice of ragging. A secret that is locked forever.

Professor Aniruddh is impressed with Abhimanyu's rationality and tenacity when he decides to dispel all rumours and moves into a room that has been forbidden for years.

What follows is an intriguing story about a Professor who denies the paranormal and believes only in Science, and a bright young student who battles with his conflict of illusion and reality.

Is what Abhimanyu sees real or is his mind playing tricks?

Is the Professors conviction that 'it's all in the mind' enough to convince the once rational Abhimanyu that what he sees is not real...or is it??

Do you believe what you see or see what you believe?

SALMAN KHAN IN A VERY NEW LOOK IN "BODY GUARD"

Bollywood superstar, Salman Khan can now be seen in a very new look in his next film "BODYGUARD", produced by Atul Agnihotri, it is a remake of a Malayalam film. Siddique, who directed the original, will helm the remake as well.

The original featured Dileep and Nayanthara in the lead roles. The Hindi version has Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor playing the parts.

Bebo plays a don's daughter while Sallu plays a bodyguard who falls in love with her.

A source reveals, "Khan will be dressed in a uniform for most of the film. His character is stern and his look has been designed keeping that in mind."

He will also be seen in lot of formal wear. "His character wears formal shirts and trousers. There are songs where he's seen in t-shirts and jackets, but for most of the film, he will be formally dressed."