BOLLYWOOD SUPERSTAR, SALMAN RAISE HIS VOICE TO FREE "SARABJIT"

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has urged the people of Pakistan to help him in efforts to free Sarabjit Singh, the Indian who is on death row in the neighbouring country.

“Requesting the people of Pakistan to support me to help free Sarabjit, who has been in prison since 30 yrs. Please. Allah ka vasta (for god’s sake),” Salman tweeted.

“Request the awam (people) of Pakistan, members of the press, Govt of Pakistan, President (Asif Ali Zardari) Zardari, a humble request. It would be the most amazinggesture to send Sarabjit back to his family after 30 years. Hope you support me like it’s your own cause,” Salman Khan added.

Hours after reports emerged that Pakistan was to free Sarabjit, the officials clarified that another Indian prisoner named Surjeet Singh, who has been in jail for three decades, would be released instead. The change of stance created a stir across India.

The actor was upset after he saw Sarabjit’s family in dispair. “I saw a picture of Sarabjit’s sister, it killed me. Felt real sad for her. Help me, help her,” Salman Khan tweeted further.

ZARINE KHAN MOVING TOWARDS SOUTH

Zarine Khan has been a Salman Khan discovery as a lookalike of Katrina Kaif with whom he had a painful breakup. However, even with Salman as her Godfather, Zarine did not manage to make it big in Bollywood. So, the actress has taken an intelligent decision to move down Sotuh and she has even bagged in a plum role in a Tamil film, titled Karikalan where she will be seen opposite south star Vikram.

Vikram has already been seen in Bollywood with Aishwarya Rai in ‘Raavan’ playing her husband. In this Tamil Flick, Vikram plays a warrior on the lines of a gladiator. The promotional poster of the film shows him armed with bows and arrows against the backdrop of a lance-wielding legion.

Zarine Khan has a lot of action scenes in the film including a sword fighting one. So, the lady is all geared up for a gruelling training schedule.

TODAY SALMAN TURNS 46

The "DABANGG" "bodyguard' is 'ready' to celebrate his 46th birthday today!

Starting his career as a 'lover-boy' to branding himself as a 'hot-blooded' man on the silver screen, it has been a long and exciting journey for Salman Khan in Bollywood. Salman emerged as one of the most 'wanted' hero of the industry and has given plenty of blockbuster films.

MAINE PYAR KIYA, ANDAZ APNA APNA, KARAN ARJUN, PYAR KIYA TO DARNA KYA, JUDWA, BIWI NO. 1, HUM DIL DE CHUKE SANAM, TERE NAAM, NO ENTRY, WANTED, DABANGG, READY and BODYGUARD are some of the hit movies of the salman.

NOW SALMAN KHAN WILL BE SEEN IN "DABANGG 2" ON CHRISTMAS 2012

Salman Khan is all set to scorch the silver screen as 'Chulbul Pandey' in DABANGG 2 that is scheduled for release on December 21st, 2012!

Produced & Directed by Arbaaz Khan, the Salman Khan-Sonakshi Sinha starrer will be going on floors in March next year.

DABANGG 2 will also star Arbaaz Khan and Sonu Sood, who will be seen in a completely different avatar this time.

Talks are also on with the talented Prakash Raj for an important role in the film. With some more cast names yet to be finalized; DABANGG 2 retains the same technical team as the previous film.

The script is penned by Dilip Shukla and the film's music is by Sajid-Wajid.

SALMAN KHAN - PLAYING RAJNIKANTH CHARACTER

There is no denying the fact that Rajnikanth holds an iconic status in Indian film industry. So, who could be a better star to make a biopic on than Rajni sir himself. Atul Agnihotri is currently working on a biopic Rajinikanth and if sources are to be believes Salmna Khan will be playing the main character. Ad filmmaker Lloyd Ba Pista is all set to write and direct the film.

“There is a huge responsibility involved in making a film on Rajinikanth. We need his approval and contribution. Making a film on him will be an enriching experience for us. Certain commerce is involved in film making; so we are working out the logistics,” Atul Agnihotri said. Talking about Salman playing Rajnikanth character, he elaborated, “We don’t know. We are working out and it would be great if he (Salman) becomes part of it in any which way. Let’s see, Lloyd is still working on the script and going back and forth. He is consulting people. Let him revert back to me; then we will take it forward.”

SALMAN KHAN'S "BODYGUARD" MOVING TOWARDS 100 CRORE

We have been updating you about the performance of Bollywood's biggest opener ever, Salman Khan's BODYGUARD. And here is the latest.

Not only has BODYGUARD beaten the full week total of DABANGG (80.50 crore) in 5-days flat by netting 86 crore during the extended weekend, it appears that it will also be the fastest to the 100 crore mark as well!

Given the Monday performance (normally a day of crash!) the film notched up another 8.75 crore. With the way the morning shows of Tuesday are booked in many circuits, it will not be a surprise if BODYGUARD gets to the magical 100 crore figure today (Tuesday-7th day) or for sure tomorrow, another new record for Hindi cinema!

The other releases of the week- BOL, THAT GIRL IN YELLOW BOOTS and MUMMY PUNJABI- have all been rejected, with collections in the range of 8-10 percent and in some case 15 percent 

KAREENA KAPOOR - "THE 100 CRORE HEROINE"

Proving to be the lucky at the box office Bollywood's Numero Uno actress Kareena Kapoor scores a hat -trick with her latest release, the Salman Khan starrer "BODYGUARD".

Beating all pre-opening estimations, the opening day collections equaled a whopping never-seen-before 20 crores making it historic and is estimated to cross 40 crores in 2 days of its release.

Such magnanimous success is no new territory to Kareena Kapoor, who in the year 2009 was also a part of the Aamir Khan starrer 3 IDIOTS ,that also earned a whooping 315 crores worldwide in just 19 days, and had an opening collection of approximately 14 crores.

In the year 2010, Kareena was also the lead actress in the comic riot GOLMAAL 3, another big grosser at the box office, with opening weekend net collections that stood at 33.5 crore making it the second highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2010.

Says a trade analyst, "Kareena Kapoor rules the roost and for the last 3 years has been part of the biggest grosser of the year. She is Bollywood's highest paid actress and going by the results, it sure is well deserved."

Kareena Kapoor is also the leading actress in the brand space with the highest number of brands in her kitty in comparison to her contemporaries.

SALMAN KHAN - "WISHES EID MUBARAK TO ALL HIS FANS"

Bollywood superstar, Salman Khan missed the release of his much awaited "BODYGUARD" as he is in USA for the treatment of his nerve disorder. However, besides the release of his movie, Salman misses his city and its celebrations on the auspicious occasion of Eid.

The macho star said, “I wish I could’ve been in the city during this time but I just couldn’t move around with this pain anymore.” However, Salman wished everyone on this special day and added: “But I do wish everyone Eid Mubarak.”

Salman also could not observe Roza this Eid because of his medications. Nevertheless, he wished a very happy Eid to all his fans saying, “Health, happiness, peace and success for all of us.” We wish the same to our Bollywood’s cherished star!

ASIN - LOOKING HOT AND SEXY

She may have done dhinka chika with Salman Khan and is now ensuring a 'house full' with Akshay Kumar. But Asin's current isn't any of them; it is Subhaan, 9 year old son of Sajid Nadiadwala, who is currently besotted with the actress.

"During the London schedule of the film, Subhaan just didn't leave Asin's side. He was giving her all the attention that she needed and was making sure that she was well taken care of. In fact many in the unit even joked that Subhaan was perhaps making a future investment and already preparing himself as being ultra chivalrous,' informs a unit member from London.

No wonder, Asin was heard joking with her friends that while she was used to such pampering from Salman Khan during LONDON DREAMS and READY while Akshay Kumar too was a thorough gentleman during the shoot of HOUSEFULL 2, she felt happiest in Subhaan's company.

"Subhaan is a film buff himself and likes to accompany his dad, especially during the outdoor shoots," says a close family friend, 'In fact as a child artist, he has featured in his dad's films like MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI, HEYY BABYY and HOUSEFULL. Who knows, with the kind of closeness he has developed with Asin, he may land a part in HOUSEFULL 2 as well."

In the meantime Subhaan is busy 'pataofying' Asin by gifting her teddy bears, key chains, etc. He has an amusing story to tell her every day, something which the actress is happy to lend an ear to.

"I am very fond of kids and Subhaan is no different. I guess he has taken a liking for me, 'smiles Asin, "He is so polite and doesn't throw any tantrums despite coming from such a lineage. I adore him. He is a sweetheart and is very intelligent. He was the one who took special care of me more than anyone else. No wonder, he is the favorite guy in my life today."

RANI MUKHERJEE - SOUTH HAS RAJNIKANTH AND WE HAVE SALMAN

Bollywood most wanted, Rani Mukherjee has finally shed her recluse image. Now, post the success of her last film, the actress is more forthcoming to media interactions and also loves to go beyond political correctness at times.

Now, at the crossroads of a new dawn in her career, Rani Mukherjee is kicked about working in films that are bigger in concepts than budgets. Though she might be doing a film opposite Aamir in Reema Kagti's next, but Rani chooses to keep mum on that topic. According to her, "I will only speak about my film with Aamir once it nears the release date. Till then I am not going to utter a word about it."

Talking about her co-actors so far, Rani cannot stop herself from going gaga over Salman Khan. According to Rani, "He is a cult figure. Just as south has Rajnikanth, we have Salman Khan. He is so adorable and good looking; I would say he is the real rockstar."

Rani is lately being credited with bringing the feminist movement back to bollywood. Talking about women-centric films, Rani adds, "The audiences are gradually warming up to women centric films and unless they come out in huge numbers to watch such films, they cannot be made on a large scale. I think with time it will happen."

With Rani getting more media savvy by the day, hope she does not go back being the pretty recluse again.

READY and DOUBLE DHAMAAL: HOPES FOR 2011

The success rate during the first half of 2011 has been rather low. Yes, there was the World Cup Cricket and there is the ongoing IPL, but still that is no excuse for just four clean successes- YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA, NO ONE KILLED JESSICA, TANU WEDS MANU and the recent HAUNTED.

Interestingly, the first three above mentioned movies came at the beginning of the year itself and the last, that is HAUNTED (still running), in the fifth month. Agreed that there have been a few small budgeted ventures like CHALO DILLI and RAGINI MMS too and a couple of big ones like THANK YOU and DUM MAARO DUM getting limited success but the year is yet to see a real blockbuster.

However, all that is about to change, and if trade and distribution buzz is anything to go by the first half of the year is going to conclude with a double bonanza.

Obviously we are referring to Anees Bazmee's Salman Khan starrer, READY, and Indra Kumar's multistarrer, DOUBLE DHAMAAL. Both the films are tipped to be hot and likely to embark on a huge initial. Even the feedback of the audience to the teasers of the two films has been quite positive and both are awaited with a high degree of expectation.

Here's hoping for a blockbuster conclusion to the first half of the year as we are 'ready' for a 'double dhamaal' in the vacation month of June!

SALMAN'S DABANGG WINS NATIONAL AWARD

Salman Khan couldn't have asked for more. As per the latest reports, his much popular film DABANGG, which has sweeped the maximum awards this year, has now bagged the wholesome entertainer award of 2010 at the prestigious 58th National Awards announced in New Delhi.

Rishi and Neetu Kapoor starrer DO DOONI CHAR won national award for best hindi feature film, while Vishal Bhardwaj's ISHQIYA won 2 National Awards - for best music and for best female playback singer, his wife Rekha Bhardwaj. Suresh Wadkar bagged the best playback singer male award.

The national award for best actor is shared by Malayalam actor Salim Kumar for ADAMINTE MAKAN AVU and Tamil actor Dhanush for AADUKALAM. Tamil filmmaker Veerimaran was named best director.

Marathi actress Mitalee Jagtap Paradhar and Tamil cinema's Saranya Privannan won the National Award for best actress for their performances in the films BABOO BAND BAAJA and THENMERKU PARUVAKKAATRU respectively.

SALMAN WITH KATRINA IN THEIR NEXT MOVIE "EK THA TIGER"

Bollywood superstars, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif will now be seen in Yash Raj Films next movie, EK THA TIGER , especially in the times when they are no longer a pair in real life.

"The million dollar question is - 'Will they able to be pull it off in the film?' Despite being actors, it is difficult for anyone to be normal in front of the camera when there has been so much speculation around their personal relationship for all this while. Also, even on screen they haven't been dynamite either with YUVVRAAJ, their only true blue romantic tale, being a disaster," says a trade analyst.

Salman and Katrina had come together in MAINE PYAAR KYUN KIYA as well which was a success but then didn't have any moments of any on-screen chemistry being ignited as it was a comedy instead of being a romance drama. Also, their biggest hit together till date, PARTNER, had Kat paired opposite Govinda.
"Please don't bring in the talk about 'chemistry' without knowing what EK THA TIGER is all about. Do you even know what Salman and Katrina do in the film," says a close associate of the two actors when asked if he feels audience would be deprived of chemistry between the two.

He even grows on to throw a salvo, "A bad film like YUVVRAAJ couldn't have been salvaged by any actor, leave aside the two of them. It is the power of script that brings in chemistry and Yash Raj Films along with director Kabir Khan can well be expected to have done their home work well."

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."

SALMAN KHAN IN "READY"

Salman Khan mania is all set to hit you as he is 'back to bang'! After WANTED and DABANGG, expectations are high from his upcoming film, "READY". And if the promo is anything to go by, it looks like a fun ride, full of masala.

The promo, starring the quintessential Salman, is high on dance, romance, masti, and action. Salman is seen doing some crazy dance steps, which have the potential of becoming a rage. He is also mouthing some kick-ass dialogues, the best of them being 'Zindagi mein 3 cheez kabhi underestimate nahin karna- I, me and myself'. Salman's love interest in the film, Asin is looking gorgeous as ever.

The theatrical also has a peppy Dhinkachaka song playing in the background. It shows how Sallu bhai is fighting for his pyaar.

Directed by Annes Bazmee, READY is the remake of a successful Telegu film of the same name. It also stars Paresh Rawal, Arya Babbar and Mahesh Manjrekar in supporting roles.

The promotional campaign of READY has begun on a high note and the buzz will surely get stronger as the June 3 release date comes closer. Make sure you get 'ready' soon!

SALMAN AND SHAHRUKH STILL AVOID EACH OTHER

Bollywood’s famous Khans – Salman and Shah Rukh are like two grouchy boys, who try to avoid each other despite shooting not more than a couple of meters away.

Apparently, there was an obvious anxiety in the air yesterday evening at Filmistan Studios, Mumbai where SRK and Salman were shooting for their respective films.

Interestingly, the units on both the sets expected an altercation of sorts that never took place because SRK-Salman kept to their vans.

Talking to a daily, a source said, “Salman has been shooting for Atul and Alvira Agnihotri`s ‘Bodyguard’ for the last few days in Filmistan on the the third floor. SRK began shooting on the first floor. Sallu was shooting a crucial scene and so SRK`s entry had everyone on the ‘Bodyguard’ sets on tenterhooks.”

It is a known fact that two actors haven`t made their peace ever since they had an ugly spat at Katrina`s birthday bash three years ago.

“It was all fun for the ‘Bodyguard’ unit and the shoot was moving along smoothly. SRK`s visit made them go into a tense huddle though shooting continued as normally as before. No-one knew how Salman would react to his dushman being in the vicinity.”

"SRK would leave his van and just go to the studio and shoot as would Salman, who is otherwise known to sit outside his van chatting with his friends and people who drop in to meet him. The ‘Bodyguard’ unit finally heaved a sigh of relief after Shah Rukh left around midnight,” finally added the source.

SRK CONFESSED THAT HE IS NOT AS BIG STAR AS AAMIR AND SALMAN

In 2011, the self proclaimed Badshah of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan, seems to have had a change of heart. After years of fighting from the Bollywood crown, SRK has now decided to pass it on to his biggest rivals Aamir Khan and Salman Khan.

Recently, on a chat show with Karan Johar, SRK confessed that he would like to grow up to be like Salman and Aamir. He also went on to admit that he can never be as big a star as the two Khans are.

However sources at the set also say that his statement is also an indication of the fact that Aamir and Salman entered the film industry earlier than him and so, that`s one of SRK’s ways of saying he is younger to them in experience and still has a lot to learn.

SALMAN KHAN IN ANEES BAZMEE "READY"

Currently being shot in Mumbai Ready from the house of T-Series starring superstar Salman Khan and Asin is already creating a stir in industry circles much before it's release.

After breaking all box office records with his last film Dabangg Salman Khan is back at his comic best in "Ready" directed by Anees Bazmee of Singhh is King and Welcome fame.

Produced by music giant T-Series Ready also reunites Salman Khan and Bhushan Kumar

Says Bhushan Kumar "The schedule of "Ready" is moving smoothly and it's been great fun working with Salman -We share a great friendship not to mention a fantastic working equation .It's overwhelming to see his commitment towards the movie. He is a thorough professional and is always there with interesting inputs wherever need be.. .As far as Salman is concerned, he is like family"

The man with the Midas touch says that his film has just the right ingredients that will have audiences asking for more.

"I was always looking for a script which has everything and I found that in Ready. The film has lots of humor, there are 2-3 action sequences which Salman fans will love, there are a lot of dramatic sequences, and we also have good scope for music. In short it's a total masala entertainer with proper story and screenplay." adds Bhushan Kumar.

SALMAN STEALS THE SHOW FROM THE LADIES AT HDIL

Salman Khan’s ‘Being Human’ showat HDIL-India Couture Week was a big success with Bollywood stars like Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerji and Sushmita Sen bringing alive the bygone era on the ramp.This innovative and creative showwas preceded by the screening ofa short audio-visual on the particular period accompanied with dance performances.

Preity Zinta kick started the ramp walk in a red knee-length dress representing 1920s. She was followed by Katrina Kaif who represented 1930s in a long red gown. Then, Rani Mukherji walked the ramp in a black velvet choli and white lehenga, bringing alive the elegance of the 1940s. The next decade was depicted by sexy Bipasha Basu in a short black outfit. Karisma Kapoor draped in a red saree brought out the rock and roll glamour of 1960s. Sushmita Sen came up withthe spirit of 1970s in a multi-coloured kaftan top and golden mini skirt. Priyanka Chopra was dressed in a white baby-doll dressto represent the silver screen`s glam girls of the 1980s. Kareena came across in a smart and sexy black power suit depicting the women of 1990s.However, the man to steal the show from these gorgeous womenwas Salman Khan who wore red trousers and a black trench coat with glares and walked the ramp with a smile.

SALMAN KHAN IN "DABAANG"

There has always been a lot of hype and wait for Salman Khan films and his fans eagerly wait to see the favorite star on screen. Dabaang is the upcoming film producer by Salman’s brother Arbaaz Khan.


Producer, Arbaaz Khan doesn’t deny the fact that a lot of Salman’s inputs were incorporated into Dabangg even after the film was completed. Arbaaz also said that,. “Salman is a very experienced superstar. This happens to be his brother’s production. He is the star of the film. I considered every suggestion from Salman and incorporated them accordingly. Yes, "Wanted" was his big action release in 2009. We want Dabangg to be his bigger action movie in 2010."



The star cast of Dabaang includes Sonakshi Sinha, the daughter of Shatrughan Sinha who is making her debut in Hindi films with the movie. The director of Dabaang is Abhinav Kashyap and the story of the film is set in Uttar Pradesh. The film targets the many loopholes that our corrupt system has and revolves much around a corrupt cop played by Salman Khan. His fans will see Salman Khan with a moustache and a police uniform as the star plays the role of a cop in the movie Dabaang. But this time the actor wears negative shades to his role and depicts the character of a corrupt policeman in the film.

Dabaang is one more action packed thriller by Salman Khan and this time the actor has reportedly taken keen interest in many of the film’s aspects hugely welcomed by brother Arbaaz Khan . Arbaaz was quoted saying, “In Dabaang we welcome Salman’s inputs warmly. He has added considerably to the film’s overall mood and feeling, especially in the action scenes.”