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Know more about Katrina's Dhunki song

Dhunki's intro makes you wonder: could this be the female Dabangg version we never got to hear.

But once you get past that deja vu moment, the song has something different on offer. Appearing on the Mere Brother Ki Dulhan soundtrack, this Sohail Sen composition set to lyrics by Irshad Kamil doesn't quite sit easy with you and it takes more than a few listens to grow on you. Of course, the verdict is out on that. Friends have disagreed about that deduction .

While I'm sure an airguitaring Katrina Kaif headbanging her way through had something to do with their starkly different point-of-view , there's no denying that this song is going to be in the news for some time.

Bryan Durham, TNN

Abhishek Bachchan cancels paternity leave!

On July 29, Mumbai Mirror had reported that the Yash Raj Films' Dhoom 3, which was to go on floors in November, was postponed. And the decision came in light of soon-to-daddy Abhishek Bachchan's request to spend time with his wife Aishwarya Rai, who is expected to deliver around November.

However, even though Chopra agreed to postpone filming, a source informed that Abhishek will still have to sacrifice his sanctioned paternity leave for his professional commitments.

Reportedly, Dhoom 3 will go on floors in November as previously planned because Aamir Khan's dates are not flexible at all. "It is not advisable for the producers to try negotiating with Aamir as his dates clash with the time Abhishek wished to take off from the shoots.

Hence Aditya Chopra asked him to reconsider taking leave," said the source.

Subsequently, Abhishek has agreed to cancel his leave and report to work. "It was a professional decision on his part. He readily agreed when he understood the problem that the producers were in.

Aamir does only one film at a time and he allots his dates well in advance. Abhishek will get a customary two days off on the day of delivery. And he is content with it," added the source.

The film, which also stars Uday Chopra, will hit theatres on December 25, 2012.

(VICKEY LALWANI , Mumbai Mirror)

Found: Aditya Chopra's filmi hideout


Aditya Chopra probably spends each one of his waking second at the Yash Raj Studios office in Andheri. But come Friday, and the man has to watch the week's biggest release - first day, first show.

That has been the ritual in Bollyland until recently. A few months back, Adi Chopra disappeared from the face of every city multiplex. This left the industry wondering where the man was watching the week's releases.

Mumbai Mirror has however, found out his secret Friday hideout. Tired of the paparazzi, Adi, it seems has shifted his Friday rituals to a single screen theatre in Juhu from a multiplex.

A source informed us, "As long as we can remember, Aditya Chopra has been watching films first day, first show. He loves to watch audience's reaction to the film at various stages.

This inspires him to write his own scripts. Some time back, a photographer had caught him exiting a city multiplex. This has made Adi really cautious about going out. He doesn't like being clicked by shutterbugs."

"Consequently, it has become really difficult for Adi to go to a multiplex to watch a film. His face has now become recognisable. And invariably at every multiplex, the photographers swarm in. That is exactly why Adi has devised this new plan. he has been watching all the films in a single screen theatre next to his place - Chandan Talkies in Juhu," added the source.

"In fact Adi will be watching Bodyguard at Chandan on the very first day," revealed the source.

"Yes Adi is going to watch Bodyguard at Chandan with his close friend Anurag Singh, who had directed Dil Bole Hadippa," revealed a source close to Chopra.

(Kunal M Shah, Mumbai Mirror)

Ranveer-Sonakshi together

Okay we all know they are hot properties. And that's why it doesn't surprise us when the country's biggest production house Yash Raj Films signs Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha for their next venture. The film is a romcom and is slated to go on floors later this year. While Ranveer is already a YRF favourite, Sonakshi's entry speaks volumes about her growing popularity. Watch this space for more updates.

(Filmfare)

When Imran got slapped by Katrina...

Don't worry; it;s just a filmy issue... As they say, one has to cross some limit to get perfection... And Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif were in fact doing something related to that...... Read on to find out more.....
For their forthcoming Yash Raj Films'movie 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan', the stars got really serious when it came to an important sequence. In this scene, Katrina had to slap Imran. Now being the nephew of Mr. Perfectionist, Imran insisted that Katrina must genuinely slap him to make the scene authentic. However, in the pursuit of the perfect take, poor Imran got slapped a dozen times and was left with a puffy red cheek.
But immediately after the shoot our beauty went on to shower her apologies on him in a chocolaty manner. For, Katrina very sweetly got Imran a box of chocolates as she felt responsible.

(IndiaGlitz)

Imran Khan fed up of checked shirts

Actor Imran Khan had a problem with his wardrobe in his upcoming film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan as it was full of checked shirts.

By the end of the film Imran, who is usually seen clad in casual T-shirts was so fed up of wearing these shirts that he decided to get rid of them all together. The
actor ended up giving away all these shirts from his personal wardrobe to his friends.

(HT)

Rani’s too busy to tie the knot

Will she or won’t she? Rani Mukherji’s marriage to Aditya Chopra has been much speculated and written about. Now the buzz is that the much-awaited wedding is not likely to happen for another two years.

The rumours about her marriage started floating right from day one of their relationship. “It is a well-established fact that she is seeing Adi. That is not a secret anyway,” says our source.

But the big wedding has been pushed to a later date. “Rani isn’t getting married for the next two years. I can assure you that. Her schedule is choc-a-bloc with dates with multiple projects. To begin with, she will start shooting for Anurag Kashyap’s film during Diwali. And there are other films that she is considering,” says Rani’s official spokesperson from Yash Raj Films.

After the success of No One Killed Jessica, Rani is back in business, she wants to reclaim her queen bee status. “Rani has struggled and worked very hard to get here. Yes, she wants to get married and settle down. But right now it’s her career that she wants to resurrect,” says our source.


(Deccan Chronicle)

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan to premiere in Abu Dhabi

A red carpet premiere planned for Mere Brother Ki Dulhan

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, the romantic comedy starring Katrina Kaif, Imran Khan and Ali Zafar will have its world premiere in Abu Dhabi.

The premiere will reportedly be held on September 7. The film’s lead actors and the director Ali Abbas Zafar will walk the red carpet.

The event is being organized as a result of a tie-up between Yashraj Films and Zee Aflam, which is a pan Arab Bollywood film channel. Needless to mention that there are many fans of Bollywood films in the Gulf.

“Mere Brother Ki Dulhan follows the success of our earlier release Band Baaja Baaraat, and is a quintessential Yash Raj Films Family Entertainer. We are looking forward to reaching out to a larger Arabic Audience through our partnership with Zee Aflam,” said Nelson D'Souza, Head of Operations, Middle East & North Africa, Yash Raj Films.

Slated to release on September 9, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan stars Imran Khan as a young guy who falls in love with the bride-to-be (Katrina Kaif) of his brother (Ali Zafar).

(By ApunKaChoice)

Imran Khan compares Katrina Kaif to Aamir Khan

Actor Imran Khan, who recently tasted success with his superhit adult comedy Delhi Belly, is all geared up for another release this September, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan co-starring Katrina Kaif.

Imran Khan showered praises on Katrina Kaif and is quoted as saying by the agencies: “Katrina inspires me a lot…The way she works on her scene, her dialogues, her dance, her body, her fitness, the kind of energy she has and the kind of effort she puts in is more than any other co-star that I have worked with. It’s honestly more than my level of dedication too. It’s quite close to Aamir’s dedication.”

Imran Khan also talked about Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and said that though Delhi Belly was a hit, MBKD is also a very important film for him! He feels that an actor is as good as his last movie! Even the biggest of Bollywood stars feel the pressure of delivering their best in each movie! He further spoke about his character in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and said: “This character is not very heroic. He is a simple Dehradun boy next door, very relatable. He wears simple jeans, check shirt, nothing fancy about him. He is a normal guy.”

Well, looks like Katrina Kaif has added another fan to her endless fan list! And we hope that the rumongers do not start speculating something fishy between Imran and Kat… We hope….

(apunkachoice.com)

I am Katrina’s bodyguard: Salman Khan

Katrina Kaif readily agreed to shake a leg for Bodyguard’s title number, and didn’t even ask for a fee. Not surprisingly, her ‘friend’ Salman Khan also refers to her as part of his family. With this item number, the rumoured ex couple are back on screen together after Yuvvraj (2008), and rumours about their reunion are running strong again.

Ask Salman about it and he shoots back, “What’s there to react? Katrina and I are also doing Ek Tha Tiger together. Likhne waale likhenge jo unka man karega (those who have to write will write whatever they want); they have time to write such things. Why should I waste my energy on it? We would rather work harder on our films.”

A few days back, a tabloid quoted Katrina as saying thus: ‘I can’t deny my equation with him (Salman) has changed.’ But Salman isn’t amused. “What equation? I really don’t know what she said. As far as I am concerned, our equation is absolutely the same as earlier,” says the Dabangg (2010) star.

But doesn’t Salman feel such reports stem from the fact that they were in a relationship earlier? “Did I say so? Or did she say so?” he questions. “We’ve always maintained that we’re good friends and get along absolutely fine.”

And even as they shoot for Kabir Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger, Kat has stated that she’s comfortable working with him. “Yes, she is very comfortable with me and my entire family. In fact, she is a part of the family. We have known her for the longest time now,” says Salman, adding further in jest, “Like in the movie, I play Kareena’s character’s bodyguard, like that I am Katrina’s bodyguard.”

(Extract from : HT Interview by Prashant Singh)

Imran signed 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' because of mom

Yeah, it may sound amusing but that's how Imran Khan landed up in Yash Raj Films' forthcoming rom com 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' (MBKD). Read on to find out the whole story...

In an interview to media, Imran revealed that initially he was least interested in the project. In fact it was on producer Aditya Chopra's insistence the actor met Ali Abbas Zafar, who makes his directorial with this one. When he met the director and heard the movie's title, Imran thought how horrible it is but remained silent about it. He was not even happy with the story outline of a guy searching a girl for his brother and then himself falling in love with her. Imran had found that also to be bad, still he didn�t tell Ali anything, instead said he will get back to him.

While Imran had not read MBKD's script, his mom (Aamir Khan's sister) had gone through it and it was she who asked him to take the movie. "I did not read the script, but my mom found the script and read it. She called me and told me that I should read the script and do this film because it is hilarious. So I read it, I loved it and finally decided to do it. His script just won me over. Initially I was not doing it, but now I'm so glad that I did it," quoted the young handsome Khan.

Well, even we are glad you took it, Imu.... Hope the MBKD's box office collections don�t disappoint you as well and the movie hits the bull�s eye.

Starring Katrina Kaif and Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar along with Imran, 'MBKD' hits the screens on 9th September, 2011.

(IndiaGlitz )

YRF releases first of its kind Digital Poster for “EK THA TIGER”


In yet another first, Yash Raj Films releases the first look of the Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif starrer, EK THA TIGER, in an exclusive first of its kind online digital poster.

Catch the full impact of this digital poster on WWW.EKTHATIGER.COM

Directed by Kabir Khan and Produced by Aditya Chopra, the romantic thriller starts shooting today for its first schedule. The film is based on a story by Aditya Chopra and the Screenplay & Dialogues have been written by Kabir Khan and Neelesh Misra. The film releases on 1st June 2012 in theatres worldwide.



(YRF)

Katrina Kaif nervous about working with Shah Rukh Khan

Katrina Kaif is candid enough to confess that it is more fun working with the younger heroes than the older ones.

In the beginning of her career she worked with senior actors like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. She was paired with the younger actor like Ranbir Kapoor in the recent past in films like Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Raajneeti that were successful, and then she did a Yashraj film with Imran Khan - Mere Brother Ki Dulhan which is about to release.

"I don't think anyone will mind if I say that it is very different working with older heroes because the age difference is of about 20 years, and just about two to three years with the younger heroes with who you can even do nonsense on the sets. For instance, Imran would come on the sets, he would kick me playfully...at times there would be nothing constructive what we were doing..there is so much bachpana .."

And one senior actor Katrina is terrified working with is Salman's arch foe Shah Rukh Khan. She will soon romance Shah Rukh on the big screen. "I don't know what it will be like working with Shah Rukh but I have heard that he makes his heroines very comfortable which is good. I am only on hi, hello terms with him and now I am doing Yash Chopra's romantic film with him! I look at him longingly but am always short of words while in his company," says Katrina.

(TOI)

‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’ – Connect instantly with the stars through your BBM


Yash Raj Films has launched an innovative first of its kind campaign to promote the movie via Blackberry BBM. 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' will be the first Bollywood film ever to cash in on the latest craze that has gripped the nation – Instant Messaging.
With the number of people who exchange their BB PIN daily, Yash Raj Films looks to establish a connect with a large part of the country's mobile population. As part of their campaign, fans connected through BlackBerry will receive direct updates, messages and exclusive content about the movie and the stars and can stay connected with the movie on-the-go.
This innovation allows Yash Raj Films to not only reach out to a larger captive audience base but also have their campaign working on one of the fastest, relevant and relatable medium of communication in today's mobile driven space.
To connect with the stars of Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, either add PIN: 227BFE3C or scan this barcode to get the latest updates.

(YRF)

I can do a sex scene with Anushka: Ranveer

The most eligible bachelor in tinsel town, Ranveer Singh has bared his heart out on celebrity chat show, Simi Selects India’s Most Desirable.

Singh, who became one of the most sought after actors in Bollywood after his debut film, Band Baaja Baarat, revealed that he had his share ofstruggles. The actor said he started off as an assistant director. He prefers to call that time of his life as his “hustle period” when he “was working round the clock and was also gaining weight.”

He further says, “Then I started working out, did theatre for 10 months, started getting offers, said no to offers from great producers and waited for my dream break.” Singh also says that he “got a crazy casting couch offer.”

“Things got really bad as my struggle period coincided with recession, so I really hit rock bottom. My family was also not having the best of time financially. But my family is my grounding experience,” he adds.

However, soon, the actor got his break. “First time in their history, YRF (Yash Raj Films) launched a lead solo hero who was a newcomer.” Now, he says, he has “no time to pause and see what all is happening around.”

The 26-year-old actor, who has got his theatre and drama graduation degree from Indiana University, USA, has been linked with his Band Baja Baraat co-star Anushka Sharma. However, he rebuffs the rumour. “There’s no truth to Anushka and me,” he says. But, he adds, “She is amazing and beautiful.”

Singh believes, he is not good enough for Sharma. “I think Anushka deserves someone much better than me.” However, he is full of praises for Sharma’s professionalism and acting.

He also said that he is comfortable in shooting intimate scene with Anushka. “I can do a sex scene with Anushka again because she’s a very supportive co-star,” Singh says.

(HT)

The con-artist Ricky Bahl makes his next move - in Mumbai!


The dashing and debonair Ricky Bahl strikes once again - in Mumbai!

And this time it's the unsuspecting Dippanita Sharma who falls prey to his wily and scheming ways. The suave and sophisticated lead star, Ranveer Singh, contemplates his next move as he closes in on his next victim.

Will his artistry backfire and ultimately make him come up v/s his final match?

LADIES V/S RICKY BAHL is a fun-filled "ROM-CON" where a smooth and charming conman, Ricky Bahl, cons girls for a living but finally meets his match.

Produced by Aditya Chopra and Directed by Maneesh Sharma, the film stars the charismatic Ranveer Singh and the lovely talented and endearing Anushka Sharma in the lead roles, along with Dipannita Sharma, Aditi Sharma and introducing Parineeti Chopra.

The film is planned for a 9th Dec 2011 theatrical release worldwide, the same weekend BAND BAAJA BAARAAT released.

Watch this space for more as Ricky Bahl goes about spinning this rom-con!

(YRF)