Article taken from Buzz18.com
The actress may get to settle scores with Kareena after all
Ah! Just when you thought there is no stopping this Kapoor girl, comes this spanner in the works. I am told by my trusted friend that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan may have her revenge on Kareena for being unceremoniously replaced in the now-shelved project Bajirao (meant to star Salman-Ash).
Though Bhansali never quite got to making the film with Kareena and Salman (he was willing to dump Ash but not Salman, it seems), Ash may just settle the score with her hottest rival in the industry, after so many years that is.
Remember Mani Ratnam's Lajjo? Well, for a long time, the prestigious project top lining Aamir Khan was Kareena's calling card, which she merrily plugged at all interviews when no one was willing to sign her up. Lajjo, it seems, got deferred time and again only for a new twist in the tale.
Mani Sir, as he is fondly referred to, is in good mind to replace Kareena with Aishwarya. Especially now that he has worked with her in Guru and is mighty pleased with her performance. However, the film may also see another replacement in the form of Tamil superstar Vikram (of Bheema fame). It seems Aamir asked for Rs 5 crore, which Ratnam was not comfortable paying.
So, crux of the matter is, Aishwarya, even as we speak, is reading the script for Lajjo and getting ready, perhaps for yet another tryst with her southern colleague Vikram, after Rajinikanth, that is.
Meanwhile, Bebo may just have to keep herself busy with the other projects in her kitty.
Such is the way of this world, dearies!
Friday, April 25, 2008
Aishwarya is Angry!
Article taken from Buzz18.com
The actress rubbishes reports of her being kicked out of two films
By Buzz18 . Apr 09, 2008
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is not amused. The actress, who is in Miami right now, reacted very strongly to two reports carried in national dailies, saying that she may have been ousted from two prestigious projects. One of them being Buddha, directed by Pan Nalin and the other being Robot, directed by Shankar, starring Rajinikant in the lead.
The publications claimed Ash may be out of Nalin's Budhha because of showing scant interest in the project and not willing to give dates for the same. On the other hand, Ash has allegedly opted out of Shankar's Robot, because it may take two years to complete, and Aishwarya is not keen to give the project as much time.
A source close to Aishwarya, speaking on her behalf, denied both the reports, saying, none of them is true. Says the source, "Both these stories are untrue. To begin with, Aishwarya met Pan Nalin, the director of Budhha only once, as he was very keen to work with her on the project. The first meeting was very formal with only a brief discussion on the character Ash is supposed to play. Nothing else."
The source further adds, "Whenever Ash agrees upon a film, the next step is sorting out the dates, time and other facts involving the project. Director Pan Nalin did not get back to Aishwarya Rai with the final script till two weeks ago. It has been just a week that she has received the bound script and now she will read the script. Considering she will be spending her first wedding anniversary with her family in Miami, she would get back to Pan after her anniversary on April 20."
The source discussed Ash's stance on the same, "The question of doing or not doing a film only happens once both the parties agree or disagree upon the project. As of now, both Pan and Ash are keen on working with each other."
Regarding the controversy surrounding Robot, this is what Ash's business manager Hari Singh has to say, "Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is definitely doing Robot. It's a multi-million project involving superstar Rajinikant. And considering Mrs Bachchan is doing projects in India and Hollywood, she needs to work out her dates with Shankar, the director."
Added Ash's friend, "Most magnum opuses take time to wind up. Ash has recently completed Jodhaa Akbar which also took more than a year but the actress will work out the dates with the director and sort it out."
Both Hari Singh and Ash's associates reiterated the fact that, "Once she commits to a project she never backtracks and gives whatever time is required during production and post-production of the film."
That's all for now from Ash. For more updates on the beautiful actress, keep watching this space.
The actress rubbishes reports of her being kicked out of two films
By Buzz18 . Apr 09, 2008
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is not amused. The actress, who is in Miami right now, reacted very strongly to two reports carried in national dailies, saying that she may have been ousted from two prestigious projects. One of them being Buddha, directed by Pan Nalin and the other being Robot, directed by Shankar, starring Rajinikant in the lead.
The publications claimed Ash may be out of Nalin's Budhha because of showing scant interest in the project and not willing to give dates for the same. On the other hand, Ash has allegedly opted out of Shankar's Robot, because it may take two years to complete, and Aishwarya is not keen to give the project as much time.
A source close to Aishwarya, speaking on her behalf, denied both the reports, saying, none of them is true. Says the source, "Both these stories are untrue. To begin with, Aishwarya met Pan Nalin, the director of Budhha only once, as he was very keen to work with her on the project. The first meeting was very formal with only a brief discussion on the character Ash is supposed to play. Nothing else."
The source further adds, "Whenever Ash agrees upon a film, the next step is sorting out the dates, time and other facts involving the project. Director Pan Nalin did not get back to Aishwarya Rai with the final script till two weeks ago. It has been just a week that she has received the bound script and now she will read the script. Considering she will be spending her first wedding anniversary with her family in Miami, she would get back to Pan after her anniversary on April 20."
The source discussed Ash's stance on the same, "The question of doing or not doing a film only happens once both the parties agree or disagree upon the project. As of now, both Pan and Ash are keen on working with each other."
Regarding the controversy surrounding Robot, this is what Ash's business manager Hari Singh has to say, "Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is definitely doing Robot. It's a multi-million project involving superstar Rajinikant. And considering Mrs Bachchan is doing projects in India and Hollywood, she needs to work out her dates with Shankar, the director."
Added Ash's friend, "Most magnum opuses take time to wind up. Ash has recently completed Jodhaa Akbar which also took more than a year but the actress will work out the dates with the director and sort it out."
Both Hari Singh and Ash's associates reiterated the fact that, "Once she commits to a project she never backtracks and gives whatever time is required during production and post-production of the film."
That's all for now from Ash. For more updates on the beautiful actress, keep watching this space.
'I'm proud of my sculpted body'
Article taken from Buzz18.com
By IANS . Apr 24, 2008
The new ultra-svelte Kareena Kapoor is hogging the limelight for her dramatic weight loss for Tashan, and the actress says she is enjoying her toned physique.
Post Jab We Met, the Bollywood beauty has shed so much weight that there is a ceaseless spurt of speculative stories about her weight loss."People are saying I want to be like Victoria Beckham. I think the talk started when Saif (Ali Khan) got himself tattooed with my name. David (Beckham) had done the same for Victoria. But honestly, I'm proud of my sculpted body. It is a look that I needed for my new film Tashan," Kareena said. "But I haven't starved myself to look the way I'm looking these days. Why should I want to be like anyone else? I've done nothing drastic to myself. I do yoga religiously and I'm eating like any healthy girl, thank you."
She is amused by the numerous anorexic stories about her doing the rounds."It was written that I fainted on the sets because I've become weak. Utter rubbish! Have these people seen me in person? I look no different from the way I looked earlier. I guess I'm just happy in life and that shows. I haven't lost weight. I've just toned my physique, and that too for a role."
If Kareena is glowing, it isn't just love."I've right now entered the best phase of my career. 'Jab We Met' has for sure been a turning point."
Produced by Yash Raj Films, the ultra slick thriller Tashan is releasing Friday. Kareena teams up with boyfriend Saif Ali Khan in the movie, which also has Anil Kapoor and Akshay Kumar in pivotal roles. Commenting on Tashan, she said, "We've all worked really hard on the film. Let's hope it works. After Jab We Met another hit wouldn't hurt."
By IANS . Apr 24, 2008
The new ultra-svelte Kareena Kapoor is hogging the limelight for her dramatic weight loss for Tashan, and the actress says she is enjoying her toned physique.
Post Jab We Met, the Bollywood beauty has shed so much weight that there is a ceaseless spurt of speculative stories about her weight loss."People are saying I want to be like Victoria Beckham. I think the talk started when Saif (Ali Khan) got himself tattooed with my name. David (Beckham) had done the same for Victoria. But honestly, I'm proud of my sculpted body. It is a look that I needed for my new film Tashan," Kareena said. "But I haven't starved myself to look the way I'm looking these days. Why should I want to be like anyone else? I've done nothing drastic to myself. I do yoga religiously and I'm eating like any healthy girl, thank you."
She is amused by the numerous anorexic stories about her doing the rounds."It was written that I fainted on the sets because I've become weak. Utter rubbish! Have these people seen me in person? I look no different from the way I looked earlier. I guess I'm just happy in life and that shows. I haven't lost weight. I've just toned my physique, and that too for a role."
If Kareena is glowing, it isn't just love."I've right now entered the best phase of my career. 'Jab We Met' has for sure been a turning point."
Produced by Yash Raj Films, the ultra slick thriller Tashan is releasing Friday. Kareena teams up with boyfriend Saif Ali Khan in the movie, which also has Anil Kapoor and Akshay Kumar in pivotal roles. Commenting on Tashan, she said, "We've all worked really hard on the film. Let's hope it works. After Jab We Met another hit wouldn't hurt."
'It Hurts Me To See Kareena With Saif' - Shahid
Article taken from Topnews.in
Posted October 23rd, 2007 by Ashok Rao
Former boyfriend of Kareena Kapoor 'n' Bollywood celebrity, Shahid Kapur is feeling jealous of his break-up with Kareena Kapoor.
He said, he is trying to put up, but he feels pain over the end of his love relationship with Kareena.
In an interview, Shahid said that their three-year link had finished and she was getting around with someone else.
Shahid said, “Yes, I'm single- Yes, it hurts- Yes, I will fall in love again!”
He told that it disturbs him to see photographs of Kapoor with her new flame, famous star Saif Ali Khan.
He said, “It will be dishonest to say that this doesn't affect me. I am human, it hurts to see and read this all the time. I guess I have no choice but to live and deal with it.”
Shahid stated that he wants Kareena's happiness and is trying to move on.
“I hold nothing against anybody. If I do, it will pull me down and I'm not like that,” said Shahid. “I’ll cherish the good memories of that relationship and move on. That's what I'm doing — looking at the positive side and trying to be happy.”
He has worked in 10 movies, mostly romantic films, since his debut in 2003. His movie about arranged marriages "Vivaah" — or "Marriage" — last year was a box office hit.
He works with Kareena Kapoor in a new love story, which will hit the screens this week, titled "Jab We Met" — or "When We Met."
Posted October 23rd, 2007 by Ashok Rao
Former boyfriend of Kareena Kapoor 'n' Bollywood celebrity, Shahid Kapur is feeling jealous of his break-up with Kareena Kapoor.
He said, he is trying to put up, but he feels pain over the end of his love relationship with Kareena.
In an interview, Shahid said that their three-year link had finished and she was getting around with someone else.
Shahid said, “Yes, I'm single- Yes, it hurts- Yes, I will fall in love again!”
He told that it disturbs him to see photographs of Kapoor with her new flame, famous star Saif Ali Khan.
He said, “It will be dishonest to say that this doesn't affect me. I am human, it hurts to see and read this all the time. I guess I have no choice but to live and deal with it.”
Shahid stated that he wants Kareena's happiness and is trying to move on.
“I hold nothing against anybody. If I do, it will pull me down and I'm not like that,” said Shahid. “I’ll cherish the good memories of that relationship and move on. That's what I'm doing — looking at the positive side and trying to be happy.”
He has worked in 10 movies, mostly romantic films, since his debut in 2003. His movie about arranged marriages "Vivaah" — or "Marriage" — last year was a box office hit.
He works with Kareena Kapoor in a new love story, which will hit the screens this week, titled "Jab We Met" — or "When We Met."
Bebo-Saif delete passionate pics
Article taken from HindustanDainik.com
Ashok Rai
New Delhi, October 6, 2007
Enroute to Jaipur for a game of polo, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Amrita Arora and her boyfriend Usman Afzal made a stopover at Delhi.
Kareena and Saif were staying together at the Imperial Hotel. Kareena's jijaji, Sunjay Kapur, played host and took the gang partying on Friday night.
The foursome and Sunjay Kapur had a quiet dinner at China Kitchen, the new place in town in one of its private rooms, to avoid prying eyes.
After dinner, they landed up in Kuki, the trendy bar in Greater Kailash 2.
Hot section Sanjay Kapur led the way to the VIP section of the Bar followed by Kareena in a black sleeveless top and skinny jeans followed by Saif in a black Moschino shirt.
Amrita and Usman were obviously tagging along. Champagne was popped and a few glasses down, Kareena started dancing. When her number from Don (Yeh mera dil) blared from the speakers, she went wild on the floor.
Throughout, she kept looking herself at the wall mirrors. Our photographer clicked Saif and Kareena hugging and kissing.
But the hawk-eyed Kareena swooped down on the photographer and snatched his camera. Saif, Sanjay and Usman joined in, kept the photographer at bay and deleted all the intimate Saif-Kareena pictures.
With his trademark triumphant smile, Saif came over to the photographer and returned the camera.
Autographs please
Next, a group of women swarmed around Kareena-Saif for autographs. Kareena was cold but Saif was friendly with the fans.
Kareena was behaving very possessively about Pataudi Jr. Even when he went to the restroom for a while, she kept asking Amrita, "But where is he?Where is he?"
Champagne down, and exiting from the backdoor, Kareena had a classic mood swing. She turned all sugar and honey with the photographer, cooing, " Saare photos delete ho gaye na? Please delete kar dena. When I'm in Delhi next, aap ko exclusive pictures doongi.
Saif chipped in, complimented the photographer for the shirt he was wearing. Saif wasn't holding Kareena's hand any more.. just in case our photographer got a mood swing himself.
Ashok Rai
New Delhi, October 6, 2007
Enroute to Jaipur for a game of polo, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Amrita Arora and her boyfriend Usman Afzal made a stopover at Delhi.
Kareena and Saif were staying together at the Imperial Hotel. Kareena's jijaji, Sunjay Kapur, played host and took the gang partying on Friday night.
The foursome and Sunjay Kapur had a quiet dinner at China Kitchen, the new place in town in one of its private rooms, to avoid prying eyes.
After dinner, they landed up in Kuki, the trendy bar in Greater Kailash 2.
Hot section Sanjay Kapur led the way to the VIP section of the Bar followed by Kareena in a black sleeveless top and skinny jeans followed by Saif in a black Moschino shirt.
Amrita and Usman were obviously tagging along. Champagne was popped and a few glasses down, Kareena started dancing. When her number from Don (Yeh mera dil) blared from the speakers, she went wild on the floor.
Throughout, she kept looking herself at the wall mirrors. Our photographer clicked Saif and Kareena hugging and kissing.
But the hawk-eyed Kareena swooped down on the photographer and snatched his camera. Saif, Sanjay and Usman joined in, kept the photographer at bay and deleted all the intimate Saif-Kareena pictures.
With his trademark triumphant smile, Saif came over to the photographer and returned the camera.
Autographs please
Next, a group of women swarmed around Kareena-Saif for autographs. Kareena was cold but Saif was friendly with the fans.
Kareena was behaving very possessively about Pataudi Jr. Even when he went to the restroom for a while, she kept asking Amrita, "But where is he?Where is he?"
Champagne down, and exiting from the backdoor, Kareena had a classic mood swing. She turned all sugar and honey with the photographer, cooing, " Saare photos delete ho gaye na? Please delete kar dena. When I'm in Delhi next, aap ko exclusive pictures doongi.
Saif chipped in, complimented the photographer for the shirt he was wearing. Saif wasn't holding Kareena's hand any more.. just in case our photographer got a mood swing himself.
Saif-Kareena to wed, post Tashan?
Taken from Rediff.com
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2008/apr/01saif.htm
rediff Entertainment Bureau April 01, 2008 16:10 IST
The latest bit of rumour that we heard on April Fool's Day is that Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan plan to wed after their film, Tashan, releases on April 25. And no, this is not a joke, insist all.
Kareena is quoted as having told Zee News that she will get married 'very soon,' adding, 'So maybe, post the release of Tashan this month, you all can see us wedded.'
Incidentally, it was on the sets of Tashan that the two fell in love, and they have been inseparable ever since. To prove his prove Saif even got her name tattooed on his arm.
The actress also told Zee News that there was nothing wrong with getting married at the peak of her career, especially after the success of Jab We Met.
'I didn't say I'd stop working after marriage,' she is quoted to have told Zee News. "Today, I've already reached the Rs 3.5 crore package, and I hope to work and earn more in the coming years.'
So will we hear wedding bells soon? Let's wait and watch.
Tashan - Cast & Crew
Banner: Yash Raj Films
Release Date: April 25 2008
Language: Hindi
Genre: Action
Producer: Aditya Chopra
Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya
Star Cast:
Anil Kapoor...... Bhaiyyaji
Akshay Kumar...... Bachchan Pande
Saif Ali Khan...... Jimmy
Kareena Kapoor...... Pooja
Sanjay Mishra...... Bhaiyyaji
Manoj Pahwa
Yashpal Sharma
Cassettes and CD's on: YRF Music
Singers:
Sukhwinder Singh
Kareena Kapoor
Lyricist: Piyush Mishra, Anvita Dutt Guptan, Vishal Dadlani,Kausar Munir
Music Director: Shekhar Ravjiani
Background Music: Ranjit Barot
Cinematography: Ayananka Bose
Choreography: Vaibhavi Merchant
Action: Peter Hain
Art: Sukant Panigrahy
Editor: Rameshwar S Bhagat
Sound: Rishi Oberoi, Ali Merchant
Costume: Aki Narula
Media Relations: Monika Bhattacharya
Publicity Designs: Fayyaz Badruddin
Story / Writer: Vijay Krishna Acharya
Release Date: April 25 2008
Language: Hindi
Genre: Action
Producer: Aditya Chopra
Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya
Star Cast:
Anil Kapoor...... Bhaiyyaji
Akshay Kumar...... Bachchan Pande
Saif Ali Khan...... Jimmy
Kareena Kapoor...... Pooja
Sanjay Mishra...... Bhaiyyaji
Manoj Pahwa
Yashpal Sharma
Cassettes and CD's on: YRF Music
Singers:
Sukhwinder Singh
Kareena Kapoor
Lyricist: Piyush Mishra, Anvita Dutt Guptan, Vishal Dadlani,Kausar Munir
Music Director: Shekhar Ravjiani
Background Music: Ranjit Barot
Cinematography: Ayananka Bose
Choreography: Vaibhavi Merchant
Action: Peter Hain
Art: Sukant Panigrahy
Editor: Rameshwar S Bhagat
Sound: Rishi Oberoi, Ali Merchant
Costume: Aki Narula
Media Relations: Monika Bhattacharya
Publicity Designs: Fayyaz Badruddin
Story / Writer: Vijay Krishna Acharya
Shahid, Kareena back again
Article taken from NDTV Movies.com
Subhash K Jha, IANS
Friday, April 25, 2008: (Mumbai):
For all Kareena and Shahid Kapoor fans there is a reason to smile. The once in love couple will soon be seen in Boney Kapoor's Milenge Milenge.
The film has been in the making for almost two years now and is getting ready for release. Since the Shahid Kareena's first post-split film Jab We Met was such a hammer at the box office, Boney may want to cash in on Milenge Milenge as the last film to feature the two.
For almost six months, the producer has been chasing his dream pair, but now the wait is over. After months of dillydallying, Shahid and Kareena are dubbing for the film.
"Shahid, who is my neighbour, has already started dubbing for the film. Kareena will dub as soon as she returns from abroad," said Satish Kaushik, film's director.
Milenge Milenge is the Hindi version of Peter Chelsom's Serendipity. Yes, the film does have elements of Serendipity," said Kaushik.
The title suggests a touch of after life. "No, no! Milenge Milenge has got nothing to do with reincarnation. One film on that theme is more than enough," said Kaushik.
Subhash K Jha, IANS
Friday, April 25, 2008: (Mumbai):
For all Kareena and Shahid Kapoor fans there is a reason to smile. The once in love couple will soon be seen in Boney Kapoor's Milenge Milenge.
The film has been in the making for almost two years now and is getting ready for release. Since the Shahid Kareena's first post-split film Jab We Met was such a hammer at the box office, Boney may want to cash in on Milenge Milenge as the last film to feature the two.
For almost six months, the producer has been chasing his dream pair, but now the wait is over. After months of dillydallying, Shahid and Kareena are dubbing for the film.
"Shahid, who is my neighbour, has already started dubbing for the film. Kareena will dub as soon as she returns from abroad," said Satish Kaushik, film's director.
Milenge Milenge is the Hindi version of Peter Chelsom's Serendipity. Yes, the film does have elements of Serendipity," said Kaushik.
The title suggests a touch of after life. "No, no! Milenge Milenge has got nothing to do with reincarnation. One film on that theme is more than enough," said Kaushik.
Tashan - India readies for 'Saif-eena' effect
Article taken from NDTV Movies.
Divya Unny
Friday, April 25, 2008: (Mumbai):
Tashan is releasing today and need we say, people cannot wait to see the Bollywood's hottest couple together on screen. The film is one of the year's most awaited releases.
Though it's not yet clear if the movie will be shown in multi screen cinemas, audiences in Mumbai are geared up to catch Bollywood's latest hot couple Saif and Kareena sizzling on screen.
"People are looking forward to see Kareena in her new body language which she has created," said a movie buff.
"We want to see the movie for Kareena and Saif," said a Kareena fan.
"It will be a good film, Kareena is doing good work and then it has Akshay who will yet again give terrific performance," feels Kiah, a moviegoer.
But will cricket and the Indian Premier League pull people out of Tashan?
"I am sure there will be some division, some will go to IPL but then diehard movie fans surely will watch Tashan," said a movie goer.
Multiplexes are yet to start advance bookings for Tashan but many single screens like Gaiety and Sterluing are already housefull for the next three days.
Kareena's size zero phenomenon, her romance with boyfriend Saif, there are many reasons that beef up popularity for this particular film. Will it click with the audience well that can only be told when the film releases across theatres.
Divya Unny
Friday, April 25, 2008: (Mumbai):
Tashan is releasing today and need we say, people cannot wait to see the Bollywood's hottest couple together on screen. The film is one of the year's most awaited releases.
Though it's not yet clear if the movie will be shown in multi screen cinemas, audiences in Mumbai are geared up to catch Bollywood's latest hot couple Saif and Kareena sizzling on screen.
"People are looking forward to see Kareena in her new body language which she has created," said a movie buff.
"We want to see the movie for Kareena and Saif," said a Kareena fan.
"It will be a good film, Kareena is doing good work and then it has Akshay who will yet again give terrific performance," feels Kiah, a moviegoer.
But will cricket and the Indian Premier League pull people out of Tashan?
"I am sure there will be some division, some will go to IPL but then diehard movie fans surely will watch Tashan," said a movie goer.
Multiplexes are yet to start advance bookings for Tashan but many single screens like Gaiety and Sterluing are already housefull for the next three days.
Kareena's size zero phenomenon, her romance with boyfriend Saif, there are many reasons that beef up popularity for this particular film. Will it click with the audience well that can only be told when the film releases across theatres.
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