Katrina, Imran & crew had big wrap up party for Mere Brother Ki Dulhan

Katrina Kaif has discovered a new friend to party with. She feels extremely comfortable with Imran Khan as a pal and co-star and as ideal husband to his wife Avantika. Last week, Katrina partied till the wee hours on Thursday night with Imran before driving straight from the party to the airport in the next morning to catch a flight to Bangkok.

Says a source close to Katrina, "Katrina is in a space where she's content being on her own, because she has two back-to-back Yash Raj Films to shoot this year. The last thing she wants is any distraction. On Thursday night when Ranbir threw open his bungalow for his friends for a party, Katrina was hurriedly wrapping up the last day's shoot for Mere Brother Ki Dulhan."

Very late into the night when the last shot was done Imran and the director decided on an impromptu wrap-up party.

Says the source, "Katrina begged off since she had an early-morning flight to catch for Bangkok to shoot an ad. But when Imran insisted, Katrina didn't want to be a party-pooper. What was meant to be just a brief wrap-up party went on till the morning. Katrina had no time to go home. She drove straight to the airport to catch her flight to Bangkok."

Yawning unabashedly in Bangkok on Friday morning, Katrina said, "Yes we did a have a wrap-up party. We had a super-time. Mere Brother Ki Dulhan has been one of the most fun films I've shot. Me, Imran, Ali Zafar, the director Ali Abbas Zafar everyone was like one a big family. So when they suggested a wrap-up celebration, I couldn't resist it."

When asked why she skipped Ranbir's party, Katrina shoots back. "When I was having so much with my Mere Brother ... crew why would I want to be anywhere else for a party? I am at a stage in my career where I've to find the fun zone within my work schedule."

Interestingly, Katrina goes into two back-to-back Yash Raj films this year. First Kabir Khan's Ek Tha Tiger with Salman and then Yash Chopra's directorial venture with Shah Rukh Khan.

"You're forgetting, I've just completed another Yash Raj Film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. So its three Yash Raj films in a row for me. This year is devoted to them," Katrina quips.

(By Subhash K. Jha | Bollywood Hungama

Pak premiere for Katrina-Imran’s film?

Singer turned actor Ali Zafar has been making waves in Bollywood with his very first Bolly flick Tere Bin Laden.

The cute looking actor plans to do the same with his next, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. The Yash Raj Film, which also stars Katrina Kaif and Imran Khan in the lead, is one film that Ali is eagerly looking forward to release.

The actor has sung 3 songs in the film and is sure that the numbers will be chartbusters. However, by doing Bollywood films Ali is not only trying to make a mark for himself in India, but he also has the agenda of bridging the gap between India and his home country Pakistan.

In a recent interview Ali said that he is trying to use his name and field to change perceptions about Pakistan in India. Talking about the first step that he is taking to materialize the same, Ali said, "We have plans to hold a premiere of Mere Brother Ki Dulhan in Pakistan. We are working on getting the entire cast and crew to Pakistan and have a party."

The actor said that nothing is confirmed as yet but the plan is very much on. We wish Ali the best of luck and hope that he achieves his goal.

(Smrity Sharma, TNN, TOI)

Ali Zafar to do a cameo in 'Luv Ka The End'

Actor/singer plays himself -- a popular crooner -- in the film

Ali Zafar has done a special appearance in Yash Raj Films' Luv Ka The End. The Pakistani singer turned actor was roped in at the last minute.

Ali is set to play a singing star and will appear during the climax of the film in a song titled Fun, Fun Funaa.
A source reveals, "He plays the character of Freddie Kapoor who's a famous singer, song writer and model.

His inclusion was an attempt to give the film more glamour and also add in an extra up tempo number."

Youth connect
The film's director Bumpy was keen on having the Tere Bin Laden actor in his film.

"Ali has a connect with the youth which will work for the film. Since both the leads Shraddha Kapoor and Taaha Shah are newcomers, it would help to have some one who's already a known face."

(Mid - Day)

Ali Zafar to paint Katrina ?

The fact that Ali Zafar is a multi-talented actor is no secret. Apart from acting, Ali loves to sing and paint. He has numerous albums in his name and is busy promoting his current one - JHOOM.

Currently, riding high on his last success; TERE BIN LADEN, Ali is on signing spree in B-Town. The latest is that he may be part of Yash Raj's DHOOM 3 too. Ali is currently busy with Yash Raj Films' MERE BROTHER KI DULHAN with Imran and Katrina Kaif in the lead.

Now a source reveals that Ali Zafar is planning to showcase his painting side too and is thinking of casting Katrina on his canvass. Adds the source, "Ali Zafar is an artist to the core. Be it acting, singing or painting. So, recently someone suggested Ali to paint Katrina, the actor spotted a smile in agreement and might actually go ahead to do it. But, no one knows how soon will that be."

For the moment the actor in Ali has taken the lead. Let's hope his painting side too is not a reality that gets sidelined for long.

(Glamsham)

Katrina is fun on the sets: Ali Zafar

He entered Bollywood with the small budget, quirky Tere Bin Laden, but Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar will be seen next with Katrina Kaif and Imran Khan in a typical romantic comedy. He will also focus on his first love - music.

"The film is a romantic comedy, a very family kind of set-up. Imran and me play brothers. I'm a very charming and flamboyant guy in the film who is very confused about what he wants from life," Ali Zafar told in an interview.

And he is all praise for co-star Katrina Kaif, one of the reigning divas in Bollywood.

"It was a very good experience working with Katrina. She is a very hardworking person and was extremely cooperative and fun on the sets," he said.

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan is a Yash Raj Films' production and is being directed by debutant Ali Abbas Zafar. Tere Bin Laden was also director Abhishek Sharma's first film. So why is Ali Zafar signing up with newcomers?

"One hardly comes across good scripts. I have heard about 50 scripts since Tere Bin Laden. Then finally I liked Mere Brother.... Recently I have signed another film but I can't talk about that. The makers will make an announcement soon," he revealed.

Ali, who has worked as a model for several commercials in Pakistan, has also acted in Pakistani TV serials "Lunda-Bazar", "Kanch Ke Par" and teenage sitcom "Kollege Jeans".

Films apart, Ali is also focussing on music, his first love. The musician's new album "Jhoom" was recently released by Yash Raj Music in India and worldwide and by Ali's own label Alif Records in Pakistan.

"This time I have tried to make timeless music rather than something that is interesting only for a week or so. I made what my heart liked and not what I felt would be popular in the market," said Ali, who has earlier released two albums titled "Huqa Pani" and "Masty".

"As far as inspirations are concerned, I was just thinking that the music that is created today, the soul is missing, secondly it doesn't touch a chord and thirdly it has no shelf life. So I wanted the music that I compose has all of the above."

"Initially I was driven by the commercial aspect of music; now it's driven more by the spiritual aspect," he added.

"Jhoom", which has 12 tracks, took the musician three years to complete.

Even though the market for non-film albums is not booming at the moment, Ali is unfazed by the trend and says he will keep trying and hope for greener pastures.

"I'm a singer, my job is to keep creating music, I can't get bogged down by the market scenario or commerce of it. I could have been if I was looking for money, but I'm not looking for money from this album.

"I'm looking to earning respect from this album. Nowadays I know releasing a non-film album is not very favourable, I wish it was. Music channels are not playing the songs, but I think it's our responsibility as artists that we don't stop doing something we believe in. I feel if you are sincere towards your music it just finds it's way into people's hearts," said Ali.

(IANS)

Ali Zafar hugged by Katrina Kaif as a gesture of Thanks

What more could Pakistani popstar and ‘Tere Bin Laden’ star Ali Zafar ask for as a reward for bravery than being hugged by Bollywood’s most sought after actress Katrina Kaif.

And it was not something more than what he deserved too, for he saved Katrina from an accident on the sets of Yash Raj Films’ ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’ suffering minor injury too. Katrina her hair got stuck in a pedestal fan on the sets of the film being currently shot at Nabha. The incident scared Kaif and also injured a spot boy badly.

It may be recalled here that long back when Sunil Dutt had saved Nargis from a fire mishap during ‘Mother India’, the bravery had led to their tying knots with each other, but Zafar may not be as lucky tough since he is already a husband and a father too.

However, it cleared the cold vibes between the two stars which had sparked when Zafar failed to recognize Katrina when she approached him at a party.

(ABC News)

Ali Zafar signs Yash Raj film

Bowled over by the actor’s performance in Tere Bin Laden, Aditya Chopra signed him for YRF’s next.

Yesterday, this newspaper reported that the lead actor of Tere Bin Laden, Ali Zafar, is considering moving to Mumbai. Well, now we know why.

The Pakistani actor has a new fan in Aditya Chopra and was recently signed on by Yash Raj Films for their next film, which will be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar (yes, the name coincidentally is quite similar!).

Apparently, Ritesh Deshmukh was initially approached for the same role but he declined the offer. Apart from Ali in one of the lead roles, the untitled YRF film stars Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif as well. Clearly, Ritesh’s loss is Ali’s gain.

Our source said, “Aditya Chopra loved Tere Bin Laden. YRF is known to spot talented newcomers. They are also giving director Ali Abbas Zafar his first break in this film. And as far as the actor Ali Zafar is concerned, the production house may sign him for at least three films.”

So, Ali’s future looks bright. When contacted, the official spokesperson of Yash Raj Films confirmed the news and said, “Ali Zafar has been confirmed for a leading part in the movie along with Imran and Katrina.”

(Kunal M Shah, MUMBAI MIRROR)