Himesh Reshammiya’s third film as an actor Kajraare, a T-Series’ production is all set to be a Diwali release. Directed by actress Pooja Bhatt the film stars opposite Himesh, Pakistani actress Mona Laizza apart from Amrita Singh and Gulshan Grover. The release date for the film is scheduled as October 16th. But on the same day two more biggies are slated for release, thats Hrithik Roshan - Barbara Mori - Kangana Ranaut starrer Kites and Ajay Devgan’s home production All The Best staring Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu, Mugdha Godse along with Ajay himself.



Kajraare is supposedly, a modernised remake of Mahesh Bhatt’s Pooja Bhatt-Sanjay Dutt starrer Sadak. But this move to release it on Diwali day seems no less than a hara-kiri claims trade pundits. Himesh began his acting career with a bang with a musical hit like Aap Ka Surroor but his next release, the Karz remake titled Karzzzz was a big turkey at the ticket window. His Kajraare was to release much earlier but reportedly, the on going recession took toll on it and the schedules kept getting pushed ahead. Now as its nearing completion, the makers are planning for a Diwali release. But with big mega budget oppositions like Kites and All The Best, we just hope the makers give the release date a rethink or else Himesh might have to work harder to prove himself yet again as an actor.

The visionary leadership of Sonia Gandhi has stunned the entire world and proved many predictions wrong. The writer director producer Kumar Kiran, who had dedicated his ambitious venture to Sonia Gandhi, was sure of Sonia’s success at the Ballot Box, and wanted to finalise the release schedule of his film after the results of Lok Sabha Elections. He tells us that he is confident that his ‘Sonia’ will also create the same kind of Victory at the Box-office. The film stars, Purva Parag in the role of Sonia Gandhi, with veteran actress Asha Sharma playing late Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.



The retired Commissioner of Income Tax turned producer has already proved his mettle by making ‘Jawahar’ (Hindi) and ‘Nehru’ – The Jewel Of India (English) in 1989. Never since the Nehru era, has Congress and the PM chosen for the consecutive second innings to lead the country. Now shortly to be released is ‘Sonia’ – A Love Story – Love for an ‘Indian and India’. The maker claims his movie is a dedication to Sonia Gandhi, the woman who deserves the highest power, because she could give it away. He further claims, it is an emotionally charged movie within movie which has a gripping sight plot of making of the movie itself.

Deepika made her debut with Shah Rukh Khan’s super successful, Om Shanti Om in November 2007 and now in just one and a half year into the industry, she has managed to become the much sought after Bollywood star. The lanky beauty has been the brand ambassador for international brands such as Tissot, Maybelline, Pepsi, Levi’s, Wrigleys and Fiama Di Willis. She has been has been the cover girl for many fashion magazines Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, L’Officiel, and Marie Claire and Maxim recently voted her The Hottest Girl on Earth.



Not only is she sought after in India the actress has been making news overseas too. Sources inform that director Rob Cohen, of The Fast and the Furious fame has been enamoured by Deepika Padukone’s beauty it is said is keen on casting her in his next project. Sources say that the director finds her very beautiful and believes that Deepika Padukone is the new face of Indian cinema and is a much sought after name overseas.

If all goes well, Deepika Padukone will be India’s newest and the quickest entrant in Hollywood. She is now looking forward to Illumnati Films’s Love Aaj Kal opposite Saif Ali Khan. Then she has Sajid Nadiadwala’s next opposite Akshay Kumar and Farah Khan’s next Happy New Year with Shah Rukh Khan

You heard this here first. Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan Will be dancing at the 10th IIFA awards to be held in Macau from June 11.

Sonam Kapoor is all set to make her stage debut at IIFA this year. Aishwarya Rai too has been confirmed and so has Kareena Kapoor.



The show will be hosted by Riteish Deshmukh, Lara Dutta and Boman Irani.

But one of the highlights each year, the movie premier, has been done away with.

Explains IIFA director Sabbas Joseph, “It can’t be helped. The movie premiere had to be cancelled this year because of the ongoing strike of new releases in Bollywood. two big films were ready to be premiered at IIFA this year. I shall refrain from mentioning their names. But the imbroglio did away with the premiere.”

As a substitute IIFA this year has the world-famous Cirque de Soleil performing for the audience. “We believe audiences won’t get a chance to miss the world premiere once they see the Cirque de Soleil performing.”

Why Macau?
Says Sabbas,“Because we feel it’s the Las Vegas of the East. In this the tenth year of IIFA’s existence we wanted either the US or China to be our venue. We chose China because we feel it could be a gateway for Bollywood to the West. We also hope to end the deadlock between India and China over the exchange of cinema. We haven’t come away from one venue without opening up doors for Bollywood. We’re confident this would be the case in China.”

The Music launch of Mithun da starrer film Zor laga ke haiyya happened in not so happening style. Music released in the presence of half of the cast. Mithun da did the honours and bachcha party joined him along with producer, director, writer and music director of the film.



Other cast of the film which includes Mahesh Manjrekar, Riya Sen, Sachin Khedekar, Raj Zutsi, Seema Biswas and Gulshan Grover did not turn up for the event. It was a music release event but none of the singer was heard even humming the songs on stage during release.

AVs that were played did hint us that Mithun da will be seen in his disco day’s avatar in promotional video. Peppy number and Mithun da in his classic form will definitely win audiences heart. His bachcha party is also tapping their feet along with him in the song video. However he is a beggar in the film who along with kids battles to save a tree from money hungry builder. This is an infortainment film; viewers will not only enjoy watching the film as well as take home a message to save the earth.

Beta Mimoh also came to promote his father’s movie or other way round.

Stories about the breakup with Kangana Ranaut have Adhyanan Suman going red with anger and indignation.

Some suggest it’s all a publicity gimmick to support the Bhatts’ on-release film Jashn which stars Adhayayan and Shahana.



But Mahesh Bhatt scoffs at the very idea. “I find the idea that Vishesh Films started the rumours amusing. Because the move would be counter-productive to our film. Adhyayan and Shahana play brother and sister in Jashn.And since it’s not about incest how would the link-up help our film?”

Fumes Adhyayan “These rumours seem to be centered on Jashn. Earlier I was linked with Anjana Sukhani and now Shahana who’s a pal.I don’t know whose idea of good publicity for Jashn this is. But it’s digusting. Shahana is a pal. There’s nothing more to our friendship. I’ve a girlfriend. Kangana is very beautiful in her heart, and physically. I am not the kind of guy who has affairs on the side.” So where do these rumours come from?

“Search me!” shrugs Adhyayan. “I’d never blame the Bhatts. Mahesh Bhatt Saab is like a father. He has taught me so much.” But the young actor does find it strange that rumours regarding Kangana and him floated during the release of the Bhatts’ Raaz 2 earlier, and now when Jashn is around the corner.

He also admits it’s true that Shahana was ‘banned’ by the co-directors Raksha Mistry and Hasnain Hyderbadwala from the sets of Jashn although she plays a pivotal part in the film. Says Adhyayan, “I protested on her behalf. You can’t do this to her when she’s the film’s female lead. Bhatt Saab had to intervene to allow Shahana to come on the sets as and when she liked.”

Mugdha Godse is smiling away day in and night out in spite of her injury. Reason? Due to her physical condition which requires her to take ample care of her neck on a 24X7 basis, she is being pampered silly on the sets of ‘All The Best’. So whether it is director Rohit Shetty or her co-star Ajay Devgan or the other members from cast or crew, Mugdha is being treated with utmost care on the sets of the film for which shooting is currently in progress at Goa.



“Rohit is extremely considerate about my physical state and is making sure that I don’t have any issues during shooting for ‘All The Best’. Not that I have any reason to complain in any case but still Rohit keeps asking me if I am comfortable shooting for the film”, remembers Mugdha who is now back in Mumbai to shoot for Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘Jail’ which is currently nearing completion.

She can’t get the glee off her face as she recollects the royal treatment that is being meted upon her.

“I guess the injury is a blessing in disguise”, winks Mugdha, “Everyone is being so sweet and nice to me. Ajay (Devgan) especially arranged for a doctor for me while the choreographer too asks me twice if I would be comfortable doing a particular step. I am enjoying all the attention though on a serious note, I sometimes feel bad that because of me, everyone is so worried. I would just want things to be normal.”

Tell her that on the sets of ‘Jail’ she is more of ‘ghar hi heroine’ (as she has worked with her mentor Madhur Bhandarkar before in ‘Fashion’) while for Rohit Shetty’s ‘All The Best’ she is a ‘mehmaan’ due to which is getting that special attention and she chooses to merely smile away without making a comment.

While she is still recovering from the injury that she got due to a road accident that she met with a few weeks back, Mugdha has been advised to wear some precious stones around her arm. Apparently, these stones are medically proven to aid in faster healing process and in general are good for one’s physical being.

“Even Ajay and Kajol wear these stones”, tells Mugdha, “I took their advise and started wearing them myself. My other medication is in progress in any case and I should be able to get 100% well soon.”

Incidentally, Mugdha is already staring at a double whammy ahead since both ‘Jail’ as well as ‘All The Best’ are slated to arrive during the same time period. While ‘All The Best’ has already pencilled in 16th October as it’s release date, Madhur Bhandarkar too has gone on record to state that ‘Jail’ would most likely arrive in either September or October.

Now it has to be seen if Mugdha would enjoy similar pampering at the box office in case ‘Jail’ ends up clashing with ‘All The Best’.