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No Liplock: Amrita Rao

It is learnt that Amrita had a problem kissing on-screen as she is known as the girl next door. Amrita Rao has done what many new actors would have not dared to do. The petite actor has turned down Siddharth Anand’s next film under the Yashraj Films banner, which stars Ranbir Kapoor.

It is learnt that Amrita had a problem kissing on-screen as she is known as the girl next door. So far, she has acted in films like The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Main Hoon Na, Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi and Vivaah in which she played subdued roles.

Says a source, “Amrita was keen on working with a prestigious banner like Yashraj. She even had a couple of meetings with Siddharth Anand. But, she soon realised that she had to kiss Ranbir. She was very clear about not kissing on-screen. She did ask Siddharth if they could do without the kissing scene. But, he told her that the kiss was an integral part of the storyline.

Amrita had no option but to back out of the film.” Amrita Rao’s mother did not confirm or deny the news. She says, “I don’t want to comment about Amrita’s film deals. You may contact her manager.” Her manager, Uttam, says, “I have recently taken over Amrita’s work and wouldn’t be sure of the details.”

Amrita Rao was unavailable for comments.

Saif's son makes his debut in Tashan

Yash Raj Film Tashan will feature Saif Ali Khan’s son Ebrahim. Eight-year-old Ebrahim has started walking on the steps of his parents very early. He plays the role of Saif’s son in the film. Both his father, Saif and mother, Amrita Singh, accompanied Ebrahim on the sets.Amrita Singh stood by him throughout the entire shoot and applauded him for his performance.

Ebrahim sure steals the glare of publicity from the father in the film. Spending a quality time with both his parents, while facing the camera for the first time, was surely an added bonus for the young star. Saif jokes that this young ‘nawab’ has the charisma to steal the limelight from him. So let’s wait and watch if Ebrahim, like father has traits of stardom.

Chak De India in Oscar library

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences has requested a copy of the screenplay of Chak De India for the permanent script collection. The scripts in the collection reside at the Margaret Herrick Library and are made accessible for research purposes only; students, filmmakers, writers and actors are among the regular patrons. Screenplays may only be viewed in the library: they do not circulate. Also, no screenplay is allowed to be photocopied.

(Indiafm)

Prithviraj Chavan wants Prime Minister to watch 'Chak de! India'

Shah Rukh Khan starrier 'Chak de! India' has caught the attention of whole nation, who want to lift Indian's national sport - hockey. Prithviraj Chavan, Minister of State for Prime Minister's office was so impressed by this movie. And now he wants none other than Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to take time out and watch the same.