Prakash Jha's Aarakshan - First Look

Prakash Jha is back with another hard-hitting movie Aarakshan in which he has worked for the first time with the superstar Amitabh Bachchan, the versatile Saif Ali Khan and the gorgeous Deepika Padukone. As the name of the movie suggests, it’s based on the controversial issue of caste-based reservations in government jobs and educational institutions.

The movie is mostly shot in Bhopal. Aarakshan tells the story of Deepak, played by Saif, who is a Dalit, a bright person and a gifted teacher of a renowned college. Fate plays its role and he falls in love with Poorbie (Deepika Padukone) who is daughter of Dr.Prabhakar Anand (Amitabh Bachchan). Prabhakar Anand is the legendary idealistic man who runs the college. Another important character in the film is of Prateik Babbar, who is Saif’s good friend and a rich fellow.

When the court passes an order of 50% Reservation in India, these people's lives take a complete new turn. The movie promises to be high on drama, conflict and rebellion, which will test their love and friendship for each other.

Saif Ali Khan is proud to be a part of Aarakshan. He has been busy with his own home productions, but was always on the lookout for a chance to work with a director like Prakash Jha.

Here is the first trailer of the film where you can see how Saif romances Deepika, and how things gradually change after the court order:

Kareena waxed..

First, London's Madame Tussauds's mails were flooded with mails from fans of Kareena Kapoor, requesting the museum to feature a wax replica of their heartthrob. Unable to refuse and understanding its necessary they approached the B-town lady to get her wax model done, thus letting her join the league of popular celebs whose wax statues are at Tussauds, including Big B, SRK, Salman, Hrithik and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

This also means she'll break the record of Aishwarya being the only Bollywood actress whose wax model is displayed at Tussauds.

Later came the news, as a blow to Bebo's fans that Kareena's wax model may not happen after all due to a row between her brand manager and Tussauds's event management company.

But now, it has been confirmed by our birdies close to the actress that the wax model is already done and she also made a check on it this week!

It is also said that the waxwork will be unveiled on our Independence Day, on August 15-16, that also involves Saif Ali Khan's birthday.

Looks like this Independence Day will be a treat to Bebo's fans worldwide..

Priyanka bonds with Saif ??

Priyanka Chopra is a friendly girl so recently when she was shooting at a studio no too far from where the Agent Vinod sets are, the actress decided to pay a visit to Saif Ali Khan and the rest of the gang. Luckily for her, Kareena Kapoor was not on set otherwise her brief tour and catch up with everyone may not have gone so smoothly.

Kareena is adamant that she has no problem with Priyanka being around Saif as she feels very secure in their relationship; Kareena does seem to be the only girl for Saif if their behavior is anything to go by but this doesn’t stop the animosity between the two girls.

Kareena and Priyanka Chopra have never been friends, in fact it seems as though they can barely tolerate each other with the final nail in the coffin being the alleged relationship that once was between Priyanka and Kareena’s ex Shahid Kapoor.

Time to move on girls!

Saif to team up with "Parikrama"

Saif Ali Khan will strum the guitar again and also sing on stage. He is once again teaming up with his favourite rock band Parikrama to belt out a concert in New Delhi which he expects to be electrifying.

The actor reveals, "It's been a while that I have played in public. But I was waiting for the right moment when I would do something again with music. Parikrama is doing a new gig and I'm a part of it. Playing in Delhi is always great.

People understand rock, understand music much like the other metropolitan cities of India. I'm really looking forward and very, very excited to go to the rehearsals and then play my heart out on the big day. It's great that I'm going back on stage again."

When Ranveer met Saif !!

Ranveer Singh, who has the title of drama king in industry circles because he is so melodramatic when he meets stars/filmmakers, continues with his antics.

He has told the world that he likes Kareena Kapoor; and she's the one he idolised during puberty. What comes as a surprise though is that Ranveer actually broke into a song when he spotted Saif Ali Khan at his gymnasium.

Apparently, Ranveer told Saif about this particular song in his film Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl and then he went on to sing it and even did a little jig in front of the Junior Nawab of Pataudi. Saif, of course, applauded the young actor. It is not everyday that cool as a cucumber Saif bumps into the extra enthusiastic types like Ranveer.

"Saifeena to tie the knot"

Saifu has finally decided to put a ring on it....

Its the time of the year when the "I do"s happen..

After Lara-Mahesh and Anurag-Kalki, it is Saifeena's turn to tie the knot.

Talks are that Saif is contemplating when to make the announcement public. We hear that the news will be made public post the release of "Agent Vinod", a movie close to Saif's heart.

We hear that Saifu has already popped the question and that he is ready to take the big leap into marriage. It is Kareena who has to revert with the date and time.

Kareena is known to have a great bond with Saifu's family.

Well.. Love is in the air, folks!!

Kareena tattoo still intact

Radio channels in Delhi reported this morning that Saif Ali Khan had lasered off the famous "Kareena" tattoo on his arm.

So has Love Aaj Kal lost the Aaj in it?

Rubbish, said a representative for the actor when contacted in Mumbai.

Just last month, Saif's mother, noted actor Sharmila Tagore, said that she's very fond of his girlfriend Kareena Kapoor, and that while she'd like to see the couple married, it's really upto them to decide when, since they are both professionals on top of their careers.

Kareena and Saif have been dating for almost three and a half years. Both say that while they look forward to getting married, they're both currently busy with their careers.

They're also co-starring in Agent Vinod, a new film being produced by Saif.

Saif to remove his "Kareena" tattoo

Kareena Kapoor is very upset these days as her beau Saif Ali Khan will soon remove ‘Kareena’ tattoo from his wrist. Saif inked the tattoo in his hand when his love for Bebo was at the peak. Though laser treatment, he is going to eliminate the tattoo from his wrist. It is believed that when Bebo learnt about Saif’s decision, she moved into tears.

Saif’s tattoo was very evident and he never tried to hide it even during his film shoots. He feels that it is a symbol of love and that he would never get rid of it. Now the question that arises is what went wrong with Saif that he all of a sudden decided to get rid of the tattoo.

It is also heard that Saif Ali Khan has found a new love and so he is going to eradicate ‘Kareena’ tattoo.

Well, only time will tell what is the real reason?

Soha-Kunal or Soha-Siddharth??

Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu are one of the less secretive couples of B-town (Of course, Soha's taken a leaf out of bro Saif's book in that matter), but we might not see them together onscreen any time soon.

Their romance brewed after starring together in Dhoondte Reh Jaoge, but the gal isn't too comfy pairing up with her boyfriend once again. "People get bored of seeing and hearing about star couples in real life, no one wants to see the same combo onscreen", said Soha.

On probing further she said, "I'll wait for Saif and Bebo's chemistry to prove me wrong with Agent Vinod and then consider signing a film with Kunal". Well Soha, we're telling you, instead of wasting time you can swear by past examples. Even simpler, talk to bade bhaiyya, na.

Saifeena to tie the knot, says Sharmila Tagore

While there is no specific date announced yet, a source close to Saif said that the actor will wait till the release of his upcoming production Agent Vinod, which also stars Kareena.

The Sriram Raghavan-directed superspy flick Agent Vinod is scheduled to release on December 9 and Saif, producer and hero of the film, is going all-out to ensure a lavish, state-of-the-art thriller. Portions of the film have already been shot in quaint locations such as Morocco and Latvia.

"Saif is too busy on the career front to get married right away.

He is currently on a long outdoor schedule for Prakash Jha's Aarakshan . Once that is through, he will shift focus back on wrapping up the shooting of Agent Vinod and then concentrate on the film's post-production and pre-release publicity campaign.

Since she is the heroine of the film, Kareena will be occupied with the publicity process of Agent Vinod , too. Marriage can only happen after the film releases, unless they decide on a quick, secret wedding sometime in between," said the source.

Come to think of it, Saif's first wedding - to Amrita Singh in October 1991 - was a quick, secret affair, too. Not even his parent had a whiff of the hush-hush marriage till afterwards.

Sources feel it is unlikely that Saif and Kareena would go for a secret wedding. "For one, Kareena herself is quite busy.Her date diary is packed with several big assignments this year," said the source.