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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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