Shahrukh on a patch up spree..!

Shahrukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan seem to be the new Jai-Veeru of Bollywood. Ra.One’s final cut is almost ready and Shahrukh has invited the Roshan family to the first screening of the movie.

The buzz is that Hrithik is very excited after watching the promos of Ra.One and wants to watch the movie asap! But Shahrukh wants Hrithik to watch the very final product of the movie, since the music and the sound effects of Ra.One are currently being revved up.

Shahrukh Khan, being the lovable man he is, said in an interview that Krrish is his and his kid’s favourite Indian superhero and he wants Hrithik to watch Ra.One and provide him with a feedback. He also praised Rakesh Roshan’s commitment towards his movies.

Well, reports suggest that Shahrukh had sent a message to the entire special effects team of Ra.One and congratulated them for their brilliant efforts. Another buzz is that the first screening of the movie will not be held at Mannat but at a movie theatre, because King Khan wants his guests to feel the sound and the VFX of the movie at the very best!

Wow then! We can’t wait for the special screening! Krrish and G.One watching Ra.One together! Sounds interesting! Doesn’t it?

Ra.one Vs Delhi Belly ?

The struggle to outdo each other between actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan is hotting up as both their films —Ra.One and Delhi Belly respectively — are ready to hit the box-office. Members of the film units have begun hurling accusations against each other.

The first direct missive apparently seems to have come from Anubhav Sinha, who’s the director of Shah Rukh Khan’s Ra.One. At a time when Aamir was hosting a success party for the success of his film’s song, DK Bose, Anubhav said, “I would be ashamed if my nine-year-old son sings that song… Aamir (Khan) is taking people for granted,” Anubhav reportedly said.

Ram Sampath, the music composer of the song, immediately hit back saying, “It's juvenile what Anubhav is saying. The first thing that struck me when I got to know about his comments was that it's sheer hypocrisy.He is being silly. People should get off their high horse that they are riding on and smell the coffee. This is the real world. We have created a song that the Censor Board has passed. How can somebody accuse our song like this? There is no basis,” Sampath reportedly said.

Soon after reports followed of Anubhav having defaulted on his payments by singer, Pratichee (former member of the girl-band Viva). When contacted the singer, it turned out that the singer was Sampath’s sister-in-law. “Anubhav made 50 per cent of the payment for the show (adding that she was commissioned for the project more than a year back). I decided to speak now as there are a lot of newcomers who are suffering because of people like Anubhav. I don’t think I will ever work with him,” said Pratichee, who also admitted to being the sister of singer Sona Mohapatra, Sampath’s wife.

While Shah Rukh’s camp is reportedly seething at this said to be below-the-belt attack, Aamir’s camp has released the film’s promotional song which has been directed by his wife, filmmaker Kiran Rao.

Torn between the Khans?

Wondering why actress Kareena Kapoor’s missing from superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s side during the promotion of their forthcoming release Ra.One? Apparently, she is shooting with the other Khan — Salman for their film Bodyguard which prevents her from taking part in Shah Rukh Khan's film promotion till she completes the shooting schedule.

“Kareena Kapoor is sad that she hasn’t been able to join Shah Rukh in promoting the movie as she’s very excited about the film. She’s really unhappy that she couldn’t join Shah Rukh when he went to Delhi to promote the film,” says a source. Sources also say that the unveiling of the song Chammak Challo has been delayed and will be unveiled only when Kareena joins them in the promotion. Kareena apparently has already spoken to Shah Rukh about it. “Everything is fine. Shah Rukh knows that Kareena will join him as soon as she is done and she has already allotted dates for the film.

She’s ready to accommodate any number of days Shah Rukh needs for the film,” says another source.

So when does Kareena Kapoor plan to join Shah Rukh? “She is shooting for Salman right now and is not allowed to leave the shooting in-between. But the way things stand right now, she’ll be completing the current outdoor schedule soon and will join Shah Rukh as he is planning a long tour for the movie promotion,” the source adds.

When contacted, Kareena’s spokesperson said, “She’ll be joining Shah Rukh soon for the promotions and that will happen as soon as she finishes the schedule of Bodyguard. She’s quite excited with the way the film has turned out.”

Wanna be my chammak challo

Seems like Shahrukh Khan’s Ra.One just can’t stop being in the news. The audio track titled ‘Wanna be my Chammak Challo’ was recently leaked online. The song has been sung by the international singing sensation Akon. Interestingly, Kareena Kapoor would be doing an item number on the same song.

If the buzz is to be believed, Shahrukh wants this song to beat the likes of Sheila and Munni. Another buzz is that Akon has composed two different versions of Chammak Challo - the first one being the version that would feature in Ra.One and the second one would be for Akon’s private album. Although, it is still not clear which version has been leaked online.

The bad news for the makers is that now the full song is available online along with its lyrics!!

There were rumours that Deepika Padukone was approached for this item number. Kareena quite clearly dismissed the rumours and said that the song was an integral part of the movie and there was no question of approaching another actress. Kareena recently revealed her look for this item number. She would be seen in a sexy Indian look and will sport a nose-ring and earrings (jhumkas).

But with the song getting leaked online, it may be robbed of its novelty. Seems like Shahrukh Khan has to use his Ra.One superpowers to control the situation now! Go for it, G.One!

Kajol-SRK to recreate magic

Kajol was recently spotted at the YRF studios and sources claim that it wasn’t just an impromptu visit. Speculations are rife that Kajol is in talks with the YRF people for a film that also stars Shahrukh Khan.

As per reports, Yash Chopra’s comeback directorial venture after Veer Zara will have Shahrukh and Katrina Kaif in main lead. But there is also a scope for another actress in the film and for which Yash Raj would be happy to get associated with Kajol, yet again.

The insiders are also not ruling out the possibility of the film being a love triangle. Though Katrina Kaif is the star of the film, Kajol too might have a good role in it. “Chopra is very keen to have Kajol opposite Shah Rukh. He is quite fond of both of them and loves their onscreen pairing. He feels that they can create the same magic,” the source is quoted as saying by a tabloid.

Perhaps Kajol might do a cameo, like she did in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Generally, celebs are approached for the cameos once the movie is fully shot or is in post production to add a star value to it. But does a film with Shahrukh Khan and Katrina in lead needs star value! We doubt it.

So wait for the announcement from YRF while we pray to see Kajol and Shahrukh together on silver screen.

Romancing The King of Khans . .

After romancing two of the three Khans in Bollywood (Aamir Khan in Ghajini and Salman Khan in London Dreams and Ready), Bollywood and Kollywood's sensational beauty Asin is all set to romance the third but the King of all Khans. Thats right, Asin would be seen romancing Shahrukh Khan in his new film titled '2 States', a screen adaption of Chetan Bhagat's bestseller of the same title to be directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.

According to sources, Asin was the first choice for the project and is chosen to play the lead role by both Sajid Nadiadwala,the producer and Vishal Bhardwaj, the director because of the Tamil origin of the lead female character in the novel. Besides, Asin is already working in Nadiadwala's another production Housefull 2.

2 States chronicles around the life of a young couple Krish and Ananya, who go against their parents for a 'Cross Cultural' marriage between Delhi and Tamil Nadu bearing fruit to their romance that blossomed while studying at IIM,Ahmedabad.

Postponed for SRK

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has postponed the release of his forthcoming film My Friend Pinto from June 17 to July 1st.

His film was clashing with Shah Rukh Khan's home production Always Kabhi Kabhi.

According to an industry insider, Sanjay Leela Bhansali recently saw SRK's dance number Antenna from the film and that made him rethink about the clash.

SLB had decided to postpone his production My Friend Pinto from June 17th to a further date.

Now Bhansali doesn't want to take AKK for granted especially after watching SRK's awe inspiring number.

Perhaps he wants to avoid the disastrous deja vu when Om Shanti Om and Saawariya clashed on the big screen.

However, SLB now has stronger contenders. His film will now release with Delhi Belly and Big B's Bbuddha Hoga Tera Baap.

A R Rahman's new association

AR Rahman has said that he is happy to work with the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra. The musician said that he is humbled by the faith that the director has in him. Speaking about the offer he had bagged, AR Rahman had said, “I am very excited to work with Yashji and I am humbled by his faith in me for his film. I have seen that Yashji always portrays music as the inevitable essence of love and divinity in his movies. I hope, as a team, we can bring tremendous joy to all.”

Yash Chopra had also confirmed his association with AR Rahman and said that Shah Rukh Khan will play the lead role. He said the SRK is like a family member to him. The film will go on floors once Aditya Chopra finalizes the script. Yashji also confirmed that there will be two heroines in the film and they will be finalized shortly.

SRK to do a Bharatanatyam act

When Shah Rukh Khan came to the Garden City to watch his IPL team take on Team Bangalore on Saturday, he proved he could wield the bat during a friendly 10-over-a-team match.

And now, he has also proven that he is a versatile dancer when he shook a leg, Bharatanatyam style, for his forthcoming RA.One.

SRK will be seen performing Bharatanatyam steps in the song Chamak Challo alongside Kareena Kapoor, who will sizzle on-screen in a saree. "SRK will be a wearing a formal three-piece suit. In the song, he comes across a group of dancers that is performing Bharatanatyam. Since he is a superhero, he can do anything. So he tries to get the steps right. He has actually danced with a lot of panache," says Ganesh Hegde, who did the choreography for SRK for this song.

According to Ganesh, this was the most challenging shoot for Shah Rukh. "Everybody tries to play safe with SRK by giving him simple steps, but I have tried doing new stuff," says Ganesh. The song, Chamak Challo, has been sung by international singer Akon in Hindi.

SRK's 1 crore suit for Ra.One

Shahrukh Khan is eating, drinking and dreaming Ra.One these days. After seeing some rushes from his magnum opus, he isn’t pleased with his costume effect, and decided to add some zing, making it costlier than Rs 1 crore.

What makes the costume so expensive? Shahrukh’s character G.One wears a blue coloured dress especially made in Los Angeles for the 3D action in the film. But after seeing the rushes Shahrukh felt that it lacks vibrancy, and after a meeting with his creative and marketing team, felt the need to pour in more money and reportedly convert the dress into CG (computer generated graphics).

Now Shahrukh’s computer generated costume will literally emit rays onscreen. This not-so-minor modulation in the costume also suits Shahrukh’s character. “It goes perfectly with SRK’s character who is made of solid electricity and has come in the real world from a virtual world to fight against Ra.One the evil force,” a source is quoted as saying by a tabloid.

With some extra sparkle and glitter, Shahrukh’s G.One avatar will leave you spellbound. King Khan thinks the money spent on Ra.One is worth it.

The movie is releasing on October 26.

"I won't kiss on screen" : SRK

All the talk of Shahrukh Khan all set to kiss Kareena Kapoor in Ra.One has turned out to be mere rumour. King Khan says kissing his heroines is something he’ll never do.

“I don't kiss on screen because I don't know how to do it. I don't do it because I feel weird...and I feel those who do it in films, do it well already,” Shah Rukh told reporters on Friday. The superstar was at a press conference meant for the formal announcement of Tag Heuer's tie-up with Buddh International Circuit, the host of Formula One in India.

In his career, we have seen Shahrukh doing many things, even the silly ones, just to entertain his fans. But there are two things the superstar says he will never do. What are they?

“I feel discomfort in doing two things for films. When anyone comes to narrate a story to me, I tell them two things - main ghoda nahin chalaunga aur main choomunga nahin (I won't ride a horse and I won't kiss),” added the 45-year-old.

Would SRK kiss on screen?

Shahrukh Khan is finally ready to get intimate with his female co-stars, it seems. Or maybe he’s making an exception because the film happens to be his dream project Ra.One.

The latest buzz sweeping through tinsel town is that Shahrukh is going to kiss Kareena Kapoor in Ra.One. It’s not clear if it would be a full-on smooch or just a perfunctory peck on Bebo’s cheek. What’s clear though is that Shahrukh is game to inject as much verve and oomph into Ra.One with which he hopes to raise the bar of entertainment in Bollywood.

Interestingly, Shahrukh has so far not locked lips with any actress, though an edited out scene from My Name Is Khan had him locking lips with a man.

Kareena, on the other hand, has kissed a number of stars like Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan (obviously). And since Shahrukh happens to be one of her favourite actors, we’re sure she would be looking forward to pucker up with King Khan.

Salman doesnt wanna turn "SAL-MAN"

There’s been a talk of Salman Khan gearing up to play a superhero. But the actor scotched those rumours at the music launch of Ready.

After Shahrukh Khan in Ra.One, Salman Khan was being touted as the next superhero of Bollywood. Reports suggested that Salman would play a superhero spy in director Kabir Khan’s next film, co-starring Katrina Kaif.

But at the music launch of ‘Ready’, when Salman was asked by a scribe if he had indeed signed on to play a superhero, he responded with his trademark charisma: “I am not interested in being a superhero. I don't want to wear my underwear on the outside nor do I want to be bitten by a spider. I prefer being SAL-MAN.”

In a self boasting style quite reminiscent of Shahrukh Khan, Salman said smugly that he is the best hero.

“I like to go watch a movie where I can see my hero and who better than me. I think I am better than any other hero,” Salman said.

He was accompanied at the music launch by Ready actress Asin, Zarine Khan and director Anees Bazmee.

Bring it on Khans!

Aamir Khan's Reema Kagti film may not release on the same day as SRK's 'Don 2', but Aamir may have other plans...

We did hear that Reema Kagti has delayed the release of her yet to be titled venture which was initially to release on December 24 this year, along with Shah Rukh Khan's Don 2. The reason for the push of the release date was that SRK's Don 2 was too much of a competition for this low budget movie.

However, news has it that Aamir Khan now is all set to release Delhi-Belly on the same date. We hear that some post production work on Delhi-Belly still remains, the but the movie will be ready soon. There will be ample time for promotions if the release does happen on December 24.

Looks like these Khans enjoy each other's competititon. This is one takkar that even the audiences won't seem to mind. So all we can say is: Bring it on Khans!

SRK is a technoholic

Now that the IPL's begun, Shah Rukh Khan is hotting up for some real action. He's going to catch as many matches as he can, live.

But that means a hectic, jet-setting month, wherein he's also got to fit in his shooting schedules, his endorsement appearances and then, give time to his kids and wife too.

But the Badshah is unfazed. For, helping him balance his three loves – films, cricket and family – is his latest gizmo, the Nokia E7. A self-proclaimed technoholic, SRK confesses that he's the first one in his family to buy cool gadgets that hit the market, and this time, the high on innovation and functionality – Nokia E7 – has caught his eye.

"I've been using it for a month now, and I love the device, specially the Live TV, video conferencing and the touch and type form factor. My Nokia E7 is my mobile office and helps me stay in sync with all the action yet balance work and personal commitments," says SRK, adding that he relies on the gadget to stay connected, and is also planning to watch KKR Live while on the go. He says, "Nokia has made it possible for me to always be there for my team and also follow other teams' performances. Success may make you busy, but it should not keep you from everything that's important to you."

SRK and Shriya set the stage on fire

Shah Rukh Khan on stage is nothing new. He's been charming audiences for years, be it in India, across Europe, even the United States. So, when he took the stage at the IPL Opening Ceremony at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday night, we knew he would be his charming self.

The show started off with SRK performing to the superhit 'Chak De India', but this version was remixed in a very different way. He then moved on to the hits, 'Love Mera Hit Hit' and 'Marjaani' from Billu in true crowd pleasing King Khan style.

Next SRK surprised the crowd by grabbing a water bottle, holding it as a microphone, and mouthing a greeting in Tamil (his voice had been recorded earlier), which brought cheers from the crowd. He told the crowd that Chennai's energy is the highest, their Rajni is the best, and their whistles are the loudest. From the King to the Super Kings.

He then surprised the crowd again, inviting Shriya Saran on stage to dance with him to some Tamil songs. Chennai's crowd lived up to his earlier words, bursting with energy and applause.

The performance ended with a night sky lit with fireworks, kicking off the 2011 IPL season. Best of luck to SRK's team, the Kolkata Knight Riders, and all the other IPL franchises. Here's to another great season!

Shahrukh and Chiranjeevi at IPL opening ceremony

The reasons were different. But Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Tollywod megastar Chiranjeevi enthused Chennai crowds on Friday, proving the popularity of cinema in other fields too.

Shah Rukh Khan, the owner of the visiting KKR team, knew a way to steal the hearts of the locals at the inaugural function of IPL at the M A Chidambaram Stadium. He and his troupe danced to a couple of peppy Tamil numbers — ‘Appadi Podu…’ and ‘Nakka Mukka…’

While Chiranjeevi met the voters in the suburbs of the city in support of Congress candidates, in view of the April 13 Assembly elections. “The CM has been handling affairs of the state even at his age like Bhishma pithamaha,” he said at a meeting in Avadi.

Says Kowshik Umashankar, an Avadi resident, “In the morning I saw Chiranjeevi campaigning in our place while in the evening I went to the IPL where I had a glimpse of Shah Rukh Khan and Shriya among others. Thanks to cricket and politics, I was able to see my favourite stars in person.”

Miss.Britain Preeti Desai gets tips from SRK

She has made history, becoming the first woman of color - a British Indian - to win the title of Miss Great Britain. Now she has made all the way to Bollywood, already starring in upcoming movie, Balaji Telefilms Shor in the City co-starring the Hollywood actor Sendhil Ramamuthry. Preeti Desai is her name, newly working her way up B-Town's lane, all thanks to advice imparted to her by the famous SRK, yes THE SRK!

True indeed, as sources suggest, is the fact that London based Preeti Desai initially considered coming down to India to give acting a shot, because that is what - 'The Badshah of Bollywood' - Shah Rukh Khan himself suggested to her. Apparently Shah Rukh knows a family friend of Preeti, through whom he met her, which is when he advised her to come down to India and give acting a shot, recommending that she join Anupam Kher's acting classes called 'Actor Prepares'.

Already having her own share of the celebrity life, former 'Miss Great Britain' seriously considered working on the thought and next thing you know, Shor in the City happens.

Zoa nervous about her debut

She’s young, uninhibited and spontaneous… and set to debut in Shah Rukh Khan’s Always Kabhi Kabhi. Zoa Morani is not new to tinsel town. Daughter of producer Karim Morani, Zoa, who just turned 22, is expected to be one of the hottest and most promising Bollywood discoveries.

“I have always wanted to be an actor and knew that I would end up in the movies,” says Zoa confidently. “I've nurtured this wish since I was six. I would go for my father's shows fire up the stage and watch the stars dance. I loved the music and dance and promised myself that I would land there someday. At home, I would gather all the cousins and we would dress up in ghagra-cholis and imitate the stars. We used to have our own mini dance shows and talk about having our own film show,” she laughs.

Zoa was “in heaven” when a friend showed her pictures to director Roshan Abbas for a possible role in a film. And she “was floored” when SRK’s Red Chilli Productions offered her a part. “I didn’t know the film was being produced by SRK,” she says with excitement. “I play this girl Nandini. The film focuses on four students. played by Ali Fazal, Giselle Monteiro, Satyadev Dubey and me — who are in the last year of school and how one incident changes their lives forever.”

Like her film character, Zoa says she too was defiant till she was 15. “I’ve changed a lot since then but the rebelliousness is still there.” No wonder she has no inhibitions speaking about boyfriend Shamik Raja openly. “Shamik has been extremely supportive and is currently in India to support me. He’s a hedge-fund manager in Canada,” she states.

Zoa’s entry into films also involved some mutiny. Her parents were unhappy with her decision to join films. “My dad refused to let me be a part of the film world,” she says. And it was only in the face of her stubborn determination that “he relented”. Asked if having a famous dad makes it easy for her, Zoa says, “Having a famous father puts more pressure on me, I have to prove myself and not let my parents down.”

Zoa has worked behind the screen with Farah Khan in Om Shanti Om and Rajkumar Santoshi in Halla Bol. “Not that I wanted to become a director,” she explains, “But working behind the camera helps you learn the nuances of acting.” Subsequently, she joined Anupam Kher’s academy and Barry John’s acting classes too. Yet, “I was very nervous on my first day of shoot,” she smiles. “Though everyone on the set was very helpful and my sister, who is assistant to Roshan Abbas, was also there, I was jumpy. I even broke my heel six times while performing a dance sequence!”

Asked whom she would love to work with in the future, she says diplomatically, “There are so many I can’t just name one. For now, I’m just waiting for the release of Always Kabhi Kabhi and praying that it will work wonders for me.”

Akon all to set celebrate birthday with SRK

Singer, songwriter and producer Akon will celebrate his birthday in Mumbai with Shah Rukh Khan, a day before his concerts kick off in India.

He is expected to perform in Gurgaon on April 16 and Bengaluru on April 17. The singer will be bringing in his birthday with his friends in Bollywood and fans on April 15 - a day before his actual birthday.

Mumbai and Pune were skipped on the concert itinerary because of the high entertainment taxes levied on concerts in the state.

According to unconfirmed reports, the singer, who features in Shah Rukh Khan's Ra.One, will rock at a private gig either in Mumbai or Pune.

A source said, "The concerts were actually supposed to kick off this weekend. But he postponed his trip to be able to celebrate his birthday here. He has a major gig in Los Angeles the week after that. This will be the first time the star will celebrate his birthday away from his home. Invites have already gone out to his close friends from B-Town. SRK and gang are expected to attend."