Raj Kumar Santoshi has signed Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta opposite Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan in his forthcoming film ‘London Dreams’ shooting for which just commenced at the Golden Temple.

London Dreams is about two rock musicians who wants to taste international recognition. The film will divulge into their growing up as childhood friends and then their struggle to make it big as two rockers in England.

Santoshi is now casting for the other roles. He will require some actors from London and an African-British actor. About eighty per cent of the story will unfolds in London and the rest take place in India.

Saawan Kumar Tak is ecstatic that his Salman Khan starrer film ‘Saawan - The Love Season’ has been awarded a ‘U’ certificate without any cuts. The film is releasing on April 6 with 400 prints all over the world, with over 100 prints in Mumbai alone.

According to Saawan Kumar, the Examining Committee members who viewed the film on March 30, liked the film immensely and immediately gave it a go-ahead.

Saawan Kumar revealed, “They commented that they had not seen a cleanly made film with a similar intensity, minus any show of vulgarity for a long time. They also liked Salman’s performance in it”. (more…)

Subhash Ghai ‘Shaadi se Pehle’, Saawan Kumar Tak’s ‘Saawan - the Love Season’ and Pankaj Parashar’s ‘Banaras - A Mystic Love Story’ are ready for competition as all these films are releasing this Thursday (06.04.2006) on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navmi.

It keeps happening every once in a while that filmmakers try to outwit each other by releasing their films a day or two before a conventional Friday to encash on the holidays.

What’s interesting is that Saawan Kumar who way back in 1993 released his thriller ‘Khalnaika’ along with Subhash Ghai’s ‘Khalnayak’ which created a sort of controversy (Ghai had accused him of cashing in on the popularity of his film), has no apprehension even this time too to schedule his romantic thriller on the same day as the release of Mukta Arts film. (more…)

Model-actor Upen Patel’s popularity is growing so much so that he already bagged six prestigious projects even before his debut release - Abbas Mastan’s thriller ‘36 China Town’ also starring Akshaye Khanna, Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor.

Apparently Patel has been getting plenty of offers but has been cautious in his selection. The actor said, “Yes I’ve been meeting a lot of people but it’s too early to confirm details. I’m all set for my debut with 36 China Town, and looking forward to its release. I’m glad that the industry seems to be accepting me.”

So far he has been signed by Subhash Ghai, Ashtavinayak films, Sunil Darshan, Tips, Shyam Bajaj’s next and Vipul Shah. (more…)

Raj Kumar Santoshi has commenced the shooting of his long-cherished project ‘London Dreams’ starring Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan. Recently Salman Khan and his family made a trip to Amritsar and visited the Golden Temple during the shooting of the film.

London Dreams is about a rock band in England where Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan are rock musicians. They play childhood friends. Santoshi is now casting for the other roles. He will require some actors from London and an African-British actor. About eighty per cent of the story will unfolds in London and the rest take place in India. (more…)

Vidya Balan talks about her forthcoming films.

'Parineeta' changed my life.

Dada (Pradeep Sarkar) was very sure he wanted only me for the role. His confidence and faith in me really boosted my energy levels. It helps when someone stands and backs you. I had done nearly 80 ads by the time I came to an acting career, still one needs inspiration from the right quarters. He was sure no one else could play Lolita. I think people who debut at an early age have had to wait a few years to get that kind of a role. In that way, I am lucky. Touch wood.

Sequel to 'Munnabhai MBBS'!

I play Sanjay Dutt’s love interest in ‘Munnabhai Meets Mahatma’. But it’s not a sequel per se. The characters Munna and Circuit are there in this movie also, but it is not a sequel to ‘Munnabhai MBBS’. One of the great things about the film is that everyone sees it as a fresh film, including Rajkumar Hirani. It may be titled ‘Munnabhai Meets Mahatma’ or ‘Munnabhai Lage Raho’. I also loved ‘Munnabhai MBBS’. There was not a single unwanted moment in the film. Picture ho to aisi! (more…)

Amrita Rao who earlier had qualms about exposing says she is now ready to expose her petite figure, if the script demands it. The actress who has really grown up after eight-films will be stopped called Plain Jane soon.

Amrita is excited about her new film titled 'Vivah' opposite Shahid Kapoor.

It is a different kind of film. ‘Vivah’ means marriage. It depicts that marriage is not only a function but also an important part of social life. It also gives out the message that it is a continuous relationship between two individuals. I play the role of a girl from Mathura in Uttar Pradesh while Shaahid Kapoor plays a youth from Delhi. Both get married in the film.

Are you comfortable with your current image as a cool and homely girl?

I am happy but I have a surprise package in store. Now, I am ready to expose. But I am not going to sensationalize and reach out for success through it. I am not averse to exposing if the script really demands it. (more…)