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He'd tackled the underbelly of crime in 'Company'. And presently, Ram Gopal Varma is all kicked up highlighting the right side of the law: the police.

Researching for 'Company,' Ramu's fascination for the working of the police force, also grew on the sidelines. And if all goes well, RGV's full fledged flick, titled 'Department', will tackle aspects ranging from terror links to mafia dealings to encounter killings and more.

Says a close source, "His grip on the subject was great and 'Company' ranks among Ramu's best works. With 'Department' too, he will come up with a thought provoking film."

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She's been missing from B Town flicks, though Mallika Sherawat is generating quite a buzz on the global front, and has virtually made Hollywood her second home.

Mally is at the Cannes Film Fest, ensuring that the media spotlight does not stray away from her sensual frame as her starrer 'Love, Barack' gears up for the bouquets and barbs.

To accomplish matters further, Mally's throwing a lavish bash for the A listers of Hollywood. She's roped in world renowned DJ Kayper to belt out some super chartbusters and has invited topline bosses of several Hollywood production companies, apart from a posse of international celebs to lend glam value to her elite jubilation.

A close insider reveals, "It's a very elite bash and the guest list is already a hot topic of discussion here."

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No cursory greeting. No smiles. Not a single word exchanged. Rather, no contact, at all.

Reportedly, Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan were filming at the famed Mehboob Studios in Mumbai at the same time. And the air was tense with the probable outcome of fireworks, if the unpredictable Khan and his former flame did manage to come face to face!

Khan was facing the arc lights for his home production 'Dabanng', while Kat was beaming away at a photo shoot for Zoya Akhtar's 'Running With The Bulls' starring Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol.

The staff members posted right outside their respective vanity vans took express care to see that the eventuality did not arise by alerting each about the other's movements, from time to time.

Says a close source, "The two ex lovers kept a very safe distance from one another. At an earlier time, Salman had dropped in to chat with Hrithik in his van when he was shooting for 'Guzaarish' in the same premises. But this time, Duggu also did not come to meet Salman or vice versa. Everyone completed their work and left immediately after pack up was announced."

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Amitabh Bachchan's booming baritone is a sure fire crowd puller. And Shah Rukh Khan's honey smooth tone is also in great demand too.

SRK has lent his voice for the promos of 'I Hate Luv Storys'. Reportedly, director Punit Malhotra, an abiding admirer of SRK was keen to rope the King Khan for the slick openers.

Besides, Punit's also paid several tributes to actor SRK in 'IHLS'.

Well voiced strategy, Punit.

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Salman Khan, brand ambassador of the IIFA Charity Initiative in conjunction with the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, Habitat for Humanity and UNICEF, has whipped up a wave of interest as Khan's 'Being Human' and his largesse have been well documented in most periodicals.

After the success of IIFA in Macau, Lara Dutta, Riteish Deshmukh and Boman Irani will show up as hosts once again for the IIFA Awards 2010. Incidentally, Lara and Boman will play hosts for the fourth time at the Awards, while this is Riteish's third time teaming up with funnyman Boman.

"I've been to Sri Lanka earlier, it's a beautiful country," states Lara. "And now that there is peace prevailing there, it should be all the more exciting to go there now. Riteish, Boman and I bonded very well during 'Housefull'. And when we're playing hosts at IIFA, our script goes through changes for about five to seven drafts, before a final one takes shape."

Adds she, "Besides, it's great fun too coz' we incorporate the film bits in it and it's a challenge for us actors to be hosting the show. The charity initiative is a great idea and it's a great opportunity for us to contribute in our own way."

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Naseeruddin Shah's health scare at Coorg generated ample buzz in periodicals… and left Shah rather amused. As reports of Shah being rushed to a Bangalore hospital gained momentum, scion Imaad and spouse Ratna Pathak Shah were inundated with calls.

Shah, admitting to a bout of vertigo, Shah told a curious media that he'd flown into a Bangalore hospital after his dizzy spell to "get a scan done."

Flashing his acerbic wit, Shah states in a tabloid chat, "The reports about my health, which seemed alarming, were all fictitious. In fact, some of the reportage about my health seems more wishful than sympathetic." Smart jibe, Shah.

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South superstar Suriya who greenlights Hindi cinebiz with Ram Gopal Varma's 'Rakta Charitra' has now donned the mantle of a producer for a trilingual together with his mentor RGV.

The flick, though, will be helmed by ace South director Puri Jagannath.

Says a close source, "Suriya is very excited about making his Hindi debut. After achieving a top position in the South, Suriya is all keen on establishing himself in Hindi cinema too. The film will have an urban Mumbai theme and the film is expected to go on the floors by October."

Incidentally, Suriya enacts Suri in 'Rakta Charitra', the man who killed political leader Paritala Ravi, and is currently lodged in Anantpur jail.

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Demi Moore, Claudia Schiffer, Britney Spears and saucy Hollwood mommies might love showing off their swollen preggie bellies to assorted periodicals. B town beauties, however, beg to differ drastically.

Case in point: Kajol. Ajay Devgn's spouse, a few months into her second pregnancy, is doing her best to hide all tell tale signs of a baby bump in front of the camera.

Recently, the busiest mother to be, who endorses a famed anti ageing cream was canning for the ad commercial at Mehboob Studios in suburban Mumbai.

Looking stunning in a black ensemble, munching biscuits and sipping fruit juices to beat the soaring Celsius, Kajol was keen that only close up shots of hers be taken, as long shots would clearly indicate the baby bump.

Says a close source, "Kajol was accompanied by her mother Tanuja. She politely told the team to only take close up shots."

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A humble boy from Kerala goes on to make the right sounds… hah, quite literally… and soars to the global spotlight, winning an Oscar, no less!

Resul Pookutty, Academy award winner for 'Slumdog Millionaire' ('Best Sound Mixing'), earned collective media hype as 'Shabdathapadham' (meaning 'in the way of the sound track'), his autobiography in Malayalam, penned by Baiju Natarjan, was released by His Excellency Shri K. Sankaranarayanan, Governor of Maharashtra, at a scintillating event convened at a famed five star hotel in Mumbai.

The 'Mozart of Madras', A R Rahman bagged the privilege of receiving the premier copy from the hands of the Governor, even as eminent lyricist Gulzar looked on fondly.

The autobio, running into 53 chapters, traces Resul's journey from his early childhood days in the pristine surroundings of Kerala, studying under the lights of kerosene lamps in a remote hamlet, to studying law and ending up at the Film and Television Institute of India. Besides, the book also delves into the realms of cinema and sound, and spotlights his encounters with the legends of cinema.

Expectedly, it also looks at the one event that changed Resul's life forever. The glittering Oscar night at the Kodak theatre in Los Angeles and the mounting euphoria that it set off..

Says Pookutty, "I'm not sure whether this is an autobiography, travelogue, reference book or something else. For me, it is the journey of an ordinary man thrown into extraordinary situations."

Incidentally, this is the first time that an Oscar award winner in India has unveiled his autobiography, and it's English version is on the anvil too.

Besides, Resul Pookutty is all set to kickstart an author signing tour in Kerala, a unique happening and a first for any book published in Malayalam.

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Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor gave out tepid bytes to music channels in Mumbai, while Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpai merely admired the plush confines around. Pity, since the 'Raajneeti' brigade was slated to address a Press con at… Delhi University!

His earlier efforts at promoting 'Raajneeti' at a heritage venue in New Delhi were stonewalled. And director Prakash Jha had the singular misfortune of meeting the same fate… again!

Jha was desirous of convening his promotional event at the Delhi University, but his plans came to zilch, as police officials categorically warned him that they wouldn't hold themselves responsible for any law and order situation that might stem from it.

Says a close source, "Since the film is supposed to be based on India's leading political family, most Delhi venues have been apprehensive of giving space for the promotion of Prakash Jha's film."

Jha, meanwhile, put up a valiant front and told an eager media, "Security concerns are a big issue in Delhi. Remember, Aamir Khan was not given permission to enter Delhi University and there was a huge ruckus when Vidya Balan went there too. But I do plan to hold the promotional event at Delhi University towards May end." God… and political power willing…

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Rs.Three lakh. That, reportedly, was the fee doled out to Darsheel Safary, the highest paid child actor of B Town!

Post his 2007 winner 'Taare Zameen Par,' Darsheel, 13, is expressly excited about 'Bumm Bumm Bole.' "I had a lot of fun shooting for it," reveals Darsheel in a media chat. "Earlier, it felt funny because we were talking to a green Chroma screen! But I started liking it later."

Apart from the Priyadarshan flick, Darsheel is keenly looking forward to his Walt Disney movie 'Zokkomon'.

"I'm playing a superhero and I'm called Zokkomon in the film," he says. "It's an action adventure film and I can't wait to see how it will come across on screen, because I had great fun shooting for it."

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No more Patiala pegs. No more brooding over Bacardi. No more cheering over beer.

His love for the tipple is a thing of the past, as per insiders. And word has it that Dharmendra, 74, has sworn off the liquor bit and has turned teetotaler with a vengeance.

His swigs in the evenings are restricted to… lime juice! Reportedly, the recent health scare that the veteran suffered on the sets of 'Yamla Pagla Deewana,' made him spurn the boozing vice. This time, for good!

Close pal Anil Sharma ('Hukumat', 'Apne') says in a news quote, "He still wants to work and has taken this step to keep his health in good shape. He's a very determined person and I don't see why he will go back on his word."

Insiders assert that it was Hema Malini, and her two daughters Esha and Ahana, who coaxed Dharmendra to get rid off his unhealthy obsession. An elated Malini told the media, "It's true and that Dharamji doesn't drink anymore and he gave it up a while ago."

Cheering with citrus, Dharam ishstyle!

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Kareena Kapoor's a jet setting star, though, a jet ski into the kool blue waters of Goa is something she'd not bargained for.

For a crucial scene in 'Golmaal 3,' director Rohit Shetty wanted Bebo jet skiing in the Goa beach waters. However, KK would have none of it, as she was confessedly petrified of being in the sea all by herself on a jet ski, an act she'd never attempted before.

Director Shetty assuaged her fears, and told her to get acclimatised to the sport, before she could attempt it onscreen. With the help of an instructor, and then largely on her own, Bebo was able to jet ski safely into the beach's aquamarine waters.

What's better, she delivered a perfect 'take' for 'G3'… and did a few more to obviate any trouble due to technical hassles. Guess, Shetty's showering more praise now…

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Hrithik Roshan starrer Kites just can't keep out of trouble. A week before the release of the Rs 150 crore film, producer Rakesh Roshan faces allegations of copyright infringement.

On Monday, a Bihar Civil Court ordered a stay on the film's release after a person named Laxmi Prasad, of Sunbeam Holdings, claimed that Roshan owes him Rs 10 crore, allegedly for the copyright of the action scenes in the film. Talking to HT City, a baffled Roshan said he's never heard of this man before. "I have no idea who this guy is. He lives in some village in Bihar and claims that he has the copyright for the action of my film.

How is it even possible? The action director of our film is Hollywood-based Spiro Razatos. There is absolutely no truth in this. My legal advisors are looking into the matter and the team is flying to Bihar today (Tuesday) and I hope the matter is resolved soon." Rubbishing rumours that Roshan agreed for an out-of-court settlement and will pay Prasad Rs 5 crore now, Roshan says, "I have never heard from him, I have never met him or spoken to him for any sort of negotiation.

Asked if the stay order will affect the film's release, Roshan says, "Absolutely not. The film will definitely release as per schedule. When contacted, the spokesperson for distributors Reliance Big Pictures, while acknowledging that there's legal trouble, said, "We cannot comment as the matter is sub-judicate."

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PC's rocking Coorg with her histrionics in Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Saat Khoon Maaf', wherein she goes on a hubby killing spree aided by her maid, enacted by pop vocalist Usha Uthup.

The brisk filming, though, had to come to a halt, as Naseeruddin Shah, one of PC's 'husbands', fell ill. VB and his crew members, though, decided to make the most of the cancellation by throwing an impromptu party!

PC had a great watery blast... as they partied by the poolside.

Says a close source, "Priyanka was very happy, coz' she'd been shooting non stop for quite a while. Usha Uthup sang some of her old hits and everyone ended up in the pool at the end of the day!"

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Celina Jaitly has taken her sole obsession to new heights. Reportedly, the actress is totally sold over fancy footwear, and can never seem to have enough of it.

Recently, while canning scenes for Anees Bazmee's 'Thank You' in Vancouver, CJ squeezed time to indulge her shoe fetish some more… by buying four more pairs en route to her hotel room, after the shoots.

Curious insiders were keen to know if CJ would ever consider selling off her designer pairs. "I'll never sell off my shoes and nor will I ever open a shoe shop," asserts Celina in a news quote. "They will remain in the Jaitly house."

Learning of her giddy collection of shoes, a fan christened her "Shoelina" Jaitly. And ever since the pleased actress has been referring to herself by the same name.

Guess, CJ's on a great footing…

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Her shapely frame has often been spotted in sizzling wear. The daring Bipasha Basu, however, has turned demure for Rahul Dholakia's 'Lamhaa,' sporting a burkha for the maiden time for a movie.

Besides, even as rivals turn green with envy over Bips, courtesy her fitness DVD and future flicks, Bips has opted to sport green contact lenses for the Bunty Walia production.

Enacting a Kashmiri woman, Aziza in 'Lamhaa', Bips asserts that hers is far from a coy portrayal.

"Don't expect a dainty 'Kashmir Ki Kali' kind of look," asserts Bips in a tabloid chat. "Aziza is a modern politically aware girl. Everything that I wear in the film is loose and oversized. And I haven't worn make up either for most part of the film, except some 'kaajal'.

"My designer Rocky brought me the 'burkha'," she says. "I've never worn one earlier in my life ever."

The green contact lenses have their own little tale too.

James Fowlds, director of photography, insisted that Bips wear them for greater impact. "I'm used to wearing lenses in real life," admits Bips. "But I must say that the green contact lenses look really good."

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Shiney's staring at a dull phase. Post the rape allegations centred around his house help, co stars have been shunning Ajuja like the proverbial plague.

His forthcoming flick 'Shunya' too has reached zero level, as regards its female lead.

Vaishali Desai, the grandniece of the late filmmaker Manmohan Desai, bid a hasty retreat from the casting scene when she learnt that Shiney had been signed up in place of the earlier choice: Adhyayan Suman.

Says Vaishali cautiously in a tabloid chat, "I don't want to comment on 'Shunya'. I left the film for very personal reasons and I really don't want to divulge the details."

Reportedly, Vaishali hinted to producer Puja Bedi, that she'd be expressly uncomfortable working with him, and that it would prove detrimental to her career to pair up with Ahuja at an early stage of her career (her debut 'Kal Kisne Dekha' didn't exactly set the cash registers ringing)

Earlier, co star Soha Ali Khan refused to can her scenes with Shiney Ahuja for the wrap up schedule of 'Ek Accident'. At her insistence, Soha's shots were filmed in Mumbai, while Shiney's shots for the same scene were canned in New Delhi.

Besides, Jahnu Barua's 'Har Pal' starring Preity Zinta and the actor too faces an uncertain future.

"The film's dubbing is over," states Barua in a periodical chat. "But the producers are hesitant to release 'Har Pal'. After what happened with Shiney, they are cautious."

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The Katrina Kaif lookalike, had earlier generated a buzz when she'd rescued and adopted a stray cat… and walked to a prominent 'dargah' in Mumbai everyday till her kool Kat, sorry, cat, was all hale and purring away, like there was no t'row!

Well, her little act of goodnesss caught the right pair of eyeballs. And the do gooders of PETA (People For Ethical Treatment of Animals) have decided to reward Ms. Khan.

ZK will soon be conferred with the 'Hero To Animals' award, in addition to a framed certificate. Meooooowwwwwww…. to that.

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Farah Khan's serving up a surprise for 'Tees Maar Khan'. After making a clutch of actors go thro' those extra ssspppecial appearances in a song number of 'Om Shanti Om', FK is probably heading for a similar strategy with 'TMK'.

And to revv up matters for 'Tees Maar Khan', she's roping in another Khan too. SRK? Well, high hopes. Rather, she's zeroed in on a Khan… who's a buddy too. Salman Khan! Incidentally, the choreographer turned director shares a special bond with the unpredictable actor.

FK, however, is taking no chances with nosey parker media types. Her evasive reply in a tabloid quote goes, "Salman's welcome to be a part of my film… but as of now, we have not decided on anything." Now, await the announcement…

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Barely has the news on Ranbir Kapoor turning down a Karan Johar flick died down… and there is fresh rejection news brewing on his front.

Close insiders have been squealing about Ranby's thumbing down… calm your senses… Sanjay Leela Bhansali's forthcoming venture!!

Word has it that although SLB is thick in the midst of crafting his Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer 'Guzaarish,' he's already commenced work on his next venture.

And he'd reportedly met with his protégé to finalise matters on the casting score. Ranby Boy, though, seems to be vacillating over the offer… mentor Bhansali will have to wait a while until he nods assent. Tch tch. Your take, RK…

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The Mexican import is already high flying. 'Kites' has yet to illumine cine screens, yet the Mexican import is gaining ground at all the right avenues.

Reportedly, Barbara Mori has been pencilled in for a pivotal role in Zoya Akhtar's 'Running With The Bulls,' a tale centred around three friends who travel in Mexico.

Apparently, Zoya was on the look out for an actress to enact the Spanish gal… and good pal Hrithik Roshan, one among the three leads of 'Running…', swiftly suggested her name.

Gear up… for more of Mori…

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Bipasha Basu and Lara Dutta have set her feisty mind ticking. Wanting a slice of the lucrative fitness pie, Sherlyn Chopra has decided to hop onto the bandwagon, as well.

Apart from weight training thrice a week, saucy Sherlyn opts for "hot yoga" six days a week!

"Hot yoga will be an integral part of my fitness DVD," asserts SC in a tabloid quote. "It's a sexy way to not only suffer, but also watch oneself suffer. The sweat and the pain are worth it all. After every session, my body feels completely rejeuvenated. And craves for more pain." Whoa!

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Her personal life provides consistent fodder to the grapevine. Sushmita Sen is now hoping that the scribe tribe will take a sharp look at the professional plans she in place, as well.

Presently, Sen is thick in the midst of her 'I am She' contest, wherein she plays mentor to Indian girls across India and handpicks one to compete in the prestigious 'Miss Universe Pageant'.

Sen's all charged about reviving all plans on her pet project 'Laxmibai', wherein she will essay the eponymous role.

"I've always wanted to play Laxmibai, the courageous queen who fought the British during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857," says Sen in a media chat. "Earlier, recession put my filmmaking plans on the backburner. My 'I Am She' contest has also served to put the spotlight on my sidelined production house too."

Adds Sen sagely, "My production house will look at having secure investors who believe in the films that I'm making. My company stands on the good will that I have generated over the years. All is at stake. And I certainly cannot risk my name."

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Katrina Kaif is a true crowd puller. Prakash Jha ought to know. Filmmaker Jha was desirous of putting together a large number of people for some crucial election campaign scenes of 'Raajneeti' at Bhopal.

A canny strategy: Jha announced that the entire star cast of his political opus including Nana Patekar, Naseeruddin Shah, Manoj Bajpai, Arjun Rampal, Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, would be present at the shoot!

Word spread like wildfire… and fifty blinks later, Jha saw milling crowds swarming the venue in the hope of grabbing a glimpse of their fave stars.

And kool Kat led the way. All the way.

States an insider, "Katrina was the one who pulled in maximum number of people. The crowds went berserk when they saw her. They all wanted to take her autograph!"

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Shah Rukh Khan has undertaken the tedious task of turning superhero for 'Ra.One.' And is fast learning that he's got to acquire some superhuman bladder control too in the process!

Reportedly, SRK's rubber skin fit outfit, almost his second skin, is proving to be quite an issue when it comes to a visit to the loo.

Close sources insist that donning the thick rubber costume takes close to 40 minutes… and SRK's willing to endure shrugging off the snug fit only once a day. All of which makes it almost impossible for SRK to make a visit to the loo... for almost 12 hours!!

Discloses a close source, "Shah Rukh's been shooting in this Mumbai heat for 'Ra.One' in his skin fit rubber costume. The shift extends to about 10 to 12 hours everyday. The rubber sticks to his skin and makes the heat almost unbearable!"

Adds the insider, "Getting in and out of the rubber costume takes close to 40 minutes. It's such an effort to get out of it that SRK can't even go to the loo during the whole shift. One would assume that he would be very grouchy about it. It's quite the opposite! SRK's been joking about it, saying that if can't use the loo, he won't allow any of the crew members to use it either."

Guess, Mallika, with her reptilian skin fit costume, could provide a few 'Hisss' toric tips...

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She's another yum mum who's returning to cinebiz. Raveena Tandon has signed up for 'Agni', a women centric flick set in rural Rajasthan, wherein RT voices her anger against female oppression. Ravs, though, is swift to clarify that, "it's not similar to 'Godmother,' though the protagonist does tackle crucial issues in the film."

Presently, Ravs needs to guard her lips. Nah, she's not really shooting her sensuous mouth off… it's simply that her lips seem to have grabbed the attention of the scribe tribe.

Botox? A lip enhancement, perhaps? Whatever… it did seem all botched up, plastic and a mite harsh. Pity, one of the prettiest faces in B Town has reportedly resorted to botulinum toxin for beauty…

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Salman Khan's pretty kicked up. About 'Kick', that is. Four years earlier, producer Sajid Nadiadwala and Salman Khan had joined forces for 'Jaan–e–Mann', and the duo were desirous of crafting another flick together. And 'Kick' could well be it.

Tweets Sallu gleefully, "Hey, just heard the story of Kick. Loved it. He (the character) only does what gives him a kick in life which is so fantastic."

Incidentally, the title of 'Kick' was already registered with PNC. Rangita Nandy, however, was gracious enough to hand it over to SN, when she realised how keen he was to get it.

Sallu, meanwhile, can't wait to kickstart 'Kick'…

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For the forthcoming five months, Kareena Kapoor is gonna give the proverbial bee a mighty complex. Reportedly, Bebo doesn't have a single night or day free for the mentioned time span!

KK will practically be living out of suitcases and globe trotting to complete filming assignments and endorsement commercials.

Bebo, though, has set aside important breaks despite the frantic pace of work. And she's doled out info guardedly about them in a tabloid chat.

August 16 ("it's Saif's 40th birthday; I'll be shooting for SRK's 'Ra.One' and will take his permission before I whisk Saif off for a holiday") and September 21 (Bebo's 30th b'day; Junior Nawab and she will be filming in Prague).

October to December 14 will have KK filming 'Heroine' for Madhur Bhandarkar, and thereafter from December 15 to Jan 11, 2011, Bebo will zoom off to her "Swiss chalet."

"What's the point in working so hard, if I can't get four vacations in a year?" KK asks. "In a different world capital,every year." Way to enjoyyyyyyyyyyyy, Bebo…

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He's unleashed those howlarious moments with 'Housefull'. And Arjun Rampal will flash the serious side of histrionics with Prakash Jha's 'Raajneeti'.

"The film's very close to my heart," states Rampal in a media chat. "Five years ago, Prakash Jha approached me for the role of Bheem, when nobody was taking me seriously as an actor. He then disappeared and surfaced four years later, stating that it was the meticulous research which had taken up most of the time."

Rampal enacts Ranbir Kapoor's elder brother in Jha's political opus. "Bheem is very impulsive, talks very fast, thinks from his heart and either loves you or hates you," he says. "I had to unlearn a lot of things when I did 'Raajneeti' and also got to learn a lot during the making of the film. I really enjoyed playing the role and ended up being friends with the entire cast."

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The quiet venue of Queenstown, New Zealand, was in for a noisy shock. A young, funky, high spirited (hah, quite literally) cast and crew of Punit Malhotra's 'I Hate Luv Storys', were having a blast at their party bash… when the cops busted in and cut into their collective glee!

Says a close source, "It was the last day of shooting in New Zealand and it was a wrap up party. We did play loud music and our hotel was quiete close to a residential area. We were having fun, Sonam and Imran were dancing on the table and had everyone in splits."

Adds the insider, "Some of them may have complained, coz' the cops showed up and asked us to quit partying there, and asked us to continue in a nearby club. So about 40 of us took cabs and headed to a nearby bar and partied till 7 a.m."

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Has Dia Mirza's reported liaison with Arshad Warsi put the final nail in the marital coffin of the Warsis? Unfortunately, yeah, if close insiders can be believed.

Of late, it's been a rocky road for Warsi and spouse Maria Goretti. And as the final straw, Arshad is reported to have quit his Yari Road residence in suburban Mumbai, and taken refuge in a separate flat in Andheri, suburban Mumbai, post a fiery squabble which spiralled all out of bounds!

A close insider states, "The couple were not on good term because of Arshad's link up with Dia (Mirza). Now things have reached a point where the two cannot get along with each other. Arshad moved out of the house before leaving for Goa, where he was required to shoot for 'Golmaal 3'. Their two children are with Maria."

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Karan Johar's 'My Name Is Khan' may have gladdened the hearts of cinegoers and industry folks, alike. A certain Raj Kumar Hirani, however, was seized with his premier share of worry, ever since he viewed the SRK flick.

Reason: Rizwan Khan of 'MNIK' has gone to US and done all that… Munnabhai was slated to do in 'Munnabhai Chale Amrika!'

Reportedly, writer Abhijat Joshi and Hirani have donned fresh thinking caps for the trilogy series of the cult 'Munnabhai' film, even as the much awaited and well delayed flick takes a while to shape up.

Says Sanjay 'Munnabhai' Dutt in a tabloid interview, "There were similarities between 'MNIK' and part three of Hirani's 'Munnabhai' film. So, a major part is being rewritten coz' Raju (Hirani) knows what a huge responsibility is to direct the 'Munnabhai' film."

Adds Dutt, "Earlier, we were supposed to start shooting the film by the end of this year. But I do think that we will start shooting by April 2011. The second 'Munnabhai' film was better than the first one. And the third one will have to be much better than the second."

Movie buffs will second that heartily…

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Vidya Balan's love for reading has been well documented in periodicals. However, the actress who is known to pen her thoughts down, is also sharpening her lyrical skills.

Says a close source, "Vidya has a poetic bent of mind. She feels that writing is an inborn talent. Vidya loves Urdu coz' she feels that it's a very sweet language. She also and admires the works of masters such as Amir Khushro and Mirza Ghalib."

Reportedly, VB's been indulging her taste for Urdu couplets to a great extent, on the quiet. And has been charming close insiders with her facility as regards 'shers' and 'shayaris'.

Closet poetess, anyone?

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The late Smita Patil's scion is generating quite a buzz in cinebiz. After kickstarting movies with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Rohan Sippy, Prateik is all set to greenlight his first full fledged romantic flick helmed by Tigmanshu Dhulia.

Currently canning the final schedules of 'Pan Singh Thomar' starring Irrfan Khan, director Dhulia aims to flag off shooting plans for the UTV produced flick once he's done with 'PST.' Centred around a village simpleton is set in Mumbai, Dhulia's flick will also be filmed in a few remote corners of India.

Reportedly, Dhulia was on the look out for an "innocent looking boy" and Prateik seemed to fit the bill rather well. Incidentally, the female lead for the full scale romance has yet to be finalised…

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He was the quintessential "cool dude." Hip, hop, and certainly "happening", Aryan Vaid, catering management graduate and ex flight purser, winner of the 'Mr. India' contest and the first Indian to bag the 'Mr.International' title, is keen on sounding out a message, loud and clear. Pursue your vanity with caution.

Famed for his hunky looks, the renowned model and telly star is paying a rather heavy price for being overly narcissistic.

Presently, he's but a pale shadow of his former self. Vaid, 37, confesses that his condition has stemmed and deteriorated due to consuming hair loss pills and tiresome, two and a half hour workouts, which have come with a shocking payoff. Vaid, admits to having lost his virility!

Says Vaid in a tabloid chat, "My testosterone levels have dipped drastically, a few weeks ago and are now hinging on the borderline. I used to hit the gym for a good two and half hours everyday, and get very tired, but I never stopped and didn't know where I was headed. My body started releasing cortisol which began neutering my testosterone levels. I didn't pay much attention until I started getting symptoms associated with high blood pressure!"

Besides, the pills that Vaid was consuming for his hair fall, damaged the situation further. "I had a little hair fall problem on the right side and I thought that the drug would cure it," he says. "Instead, my doctors tell me that it was also one of the reasons why my testosterone levels dipped."

Vaid, who wedded American photographer Alexandra Copley in January 2009, states sagely, "My case should be an eye opener not only to models and actors, but to every person, as to how vanity can affect one's health."

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Vivek Oberoi has proved to be a costly proposition for Ram Gopal Varma in more ways than he'd ever imagined. Even as he's finishing putting the final touches to 'Rakta Charita', RGV's realised that his Vivvy Boy flick has stonewalled his prospects in a rather lucrative quarter. The Bachchans.

His earlier efforts 'Sarkar' and 'Sarkar Raj' with the Bachchans, notwithstanding, it has now come to light for Ramu, that he's almost persona non grata on Bachchan ground!

Clearly, anyone's whose on pally terms with VO, professionally or personally, stands to lose faith in the celeb eyes of Ash, Abhy Boy and Bachchan Senior. And it'll be a loooooonnnng time before he gets to greenlight another Bachchan film.

Guess, its 'Rann' out time for Ramu…

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They're a rocking twosome. Even as the curiosity over 'Raavan' peaks some more, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will reportedly share acting honours in Rajkumar Santoshi's forthcoming flick.

Tentatively titled, 'Ladies And Gentleman' is slated to roll after Santoshi sorts out dates for his present project starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn.

Says a close source, "Santoshi has been very keen to work with Aishwarya ever since they worked together and bonded well in 'Khakee'. He narrated the script of 'Ladies And Gentleman' to Ash and Abhishek recently, and they loved it! Both of them have given him the go ahead for the film."

Incidentally, Santoshi's venture is to be produced by a leading ice cream brand. How koooooolllll is that?

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A posse of saucy and skimpily clad foreign girls made Imran Khan break into a cold sweat.

Reportedly, the young actor was in the thick of a dance number for 'I Hate Luv Storys'… and the sequence made him distinctly uncomfy.

Says Imran in a media chat, "There were dozens of foreign girls dancing around me, wearing very few clothes. And it was making me feel so conscious. I was so embarrassed and needed to give plenty of retakes. Bosco (choreographer duo Bosco Caesar) helped me out quite a bit, and I was able to get it correct."

Now for Avantika's take…

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Saifeena's loyalty is inspiring a fresh horde of admirers. Brand loyalty, that is. Recently, Saif Ali Khan, who endorses a top brand of potato chips, was all gung ho about its virtues at a promotional event.

When queried as to whether beau Bebo munched on his high brand chips, the Junior Nawab revealed that Kareena was a truthful ambassador too. And that she only sank her celeb teeth into a rival brand that she endorses!

"We're both loyal brand ambassadors," states Khan in a news quote. "And we don't grudge each other's choice about endorsing competing brands." The chips, certainly, are all up for Saifeena.

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Vidya Balan is fast earning top brownie points. On the acting front… and more. Recently, the giggly actress sashayed into a New Delhi art gallery after completing the canning of the day's shoot for 'No One Killed Jessica'.

The owner, giddy with glee at having spotted VB at his gallery, was all keen on gifting her with a pricey painting. But, guess what? The self respecting Balan asserted that she would have none of it, and politely turned down his request stating she'd never accept such an expensive gift.

But when Mr. Gallery Owner persisted and insisted, Balan consented to take away a small artwork as a token after she'd paid in full for an eye catching painting.

A far cry from many idols who crave away for freebies…

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Lara Dutta has bought herself a fancy new iPad. And what's better, LD found the time to set it all up and is relishing it's high tech ways.

The busy Lara has found some time on her hands... courtesy, a nagging fever. Though, there are little signs of worry on that stunning visage.

Mahesh Bhupathi, her fawning beau is close at hand to offer her a generous dose of his TLC (tender loving care, for the uninitiated). And is aiding a rosy eyed Lara to steer into the pink of health.

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Even as more stars get lured into the charming fold of Twitter, citing assorted reasons, Preity Zinta is amply clear as to why she resorted to the micro blogging site.

"There were a whole lot of unwarranted rumours about me," reveals Zinta in a tabloid talk. "And I wanted to assure my fans that they weren't true. Twitter gave me that platform."

Post IPL, the perky PZ will be back facing the arc lights after her Thailand holiday trip, wherein she'll be accompanied by her mother.

Endorsement shoots and shows, which she'd earlier committed to will now see the Preity light of the day. Besides, she's gearing up to greenlight 'Har Pal', which has been on hold for quite a while. Asserts PZ, "Whether it's Hollywood or Bollywood, I want to be a part of all kinds of cinema and do films all over the world."

On the personal front, Zinta opines that her Harvard stint strengthened her on various counts. "It broadened by horizons and has taught me to think big. Harvard taught me how to structure my business and be less emotional. More importantly, it taught me how to keep my mouth shut when needed." Silent lessons, eh?

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It's a black slur against his shiny, sorry, Shiney name. Embroiled in a legal case for allegedly raping his maid and barred from entry to Mumbai, Shiney Ahuja was confined to New Delhi… and was possibly readying to be a brilliant has been.

And yet… there seems to be light at the end of his dark tunnel. Ahuja has been pencilled in for a project, a horror flick to be produced by Puja Bedi, niece of Bobby Bedi (producer of 'Bandit Queen').

The premier venture signed by Ahuja, after his prison stay and subsequent jailing, will have Sayali Bhagat as his female lead. Canning of the flick is likely to commence shortly at Lavasa, near Pune. Incidentally, the Ahuja movie is titled 'Shunya', meaning 'zero'.

Loaded title, what say?

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No partying. No public appearances. No media exposure. That, reportedly, seems to be the thundering diktat issued by producer Aamir Khan to Pratiek, the star of his spouse's directorial debut 'Dhobi Ghaat'.

The canny Khan, close sources aver, has imposed these restrictions on the 23 year old actor, as he's readying to unveil an effective strategy to spotlight 'Dhobi Ghaat'. Khan's take is that lying low will fan more curiosity as regards Pratiek. And this, in turn, will create more mystery about the flick.

In the past, Khan had zealously guarded Asin during the filming and pre release stages of 'Ghajini' and deftly orchestrated her media buzz to advantage. And he's desirous of doing an encore with Pratiek.

A close source groans, "Pratiek has been told to stay away from the public eye and the media as far as possible. He's signed a number of films and has been in the news for professional reasons, shoots and as regards his social life too. One call from Aamir Khan has changed all that for Pratiek." Now for the Khan plan�

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