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Mumbai: Actress Juhi Chawla, who will be seen with Madhuri Dixit for the first time in "Gulaab Gang", says she doesn`t think they will get another chance to work together in future.
Madhuri and Juhi were contemporaries in the 1990s but they never worked together during their prime.

"I think this (`Gulaab Gang`) was the last chance I got to work with her (Madhuri Dixit) and I don`t think we will again get a chance to work together in future," Juhi told reporters Monday at the screening of Bengali movie "Jatishwar" here.

"Gulaab Gang" has a very strong script and Juhi feels that such stories are not churned out in bulk, therefore, she isn`t so hopeful of seeing her and Madhuri on the big screen together again.

"It happens once in a lifetime when we get such a good script and where we can work together with such dedication. So, I don`t imagine that we will again be working (together). That`s why the film is exciting for us as actors," said Juhi.

Juhi recalls the time when she missed the opportunity to work with Madhuri because of rivalry.

"There were times when I had a chance to work with Madhuri, but at that time we were rivals and I was like, `I will not work with Madhuri at all`," Juhi spoke candidly.

"Now I agreed to do the film (`Gulaab Gang`) as I felt it would be an amazing cast with such an awesome script," she added.

"Gulaab Gang", co-written by director Soumik Sen and producer Anubhav Sinha, is inspired by a group of women activists in the Bundelkhand region and talks about women empowerment.

It features Juhi and Madhuri in completely opposite roles. While Madhuri stands for justice, Juhi stands for political power as she plays a stubborn politician.

"Gulaab Gang" is slated to release March 7, a day before International Women`s Day.

Juhi is eager to talk about the movie.

"I am waiting for the promotions to start. I will be happy to talk about the film. It was a unique experience while working in the film. I enjoyed it," she said.

Sonakshi Sinha has been used as a prop in most of the movies, but one cannot regret that the actress proved her mettle in acting with 'Lootera', and her excellent act in that movie has landed her an offer to perform in Broadway.

A source said, "A theatre group based in New York has approached her for a Broadway adaption of O.Henry's 'The Last Leaf'. She recently got a call from them and is really excited about it."

'Lootera' was said to be heavily based on O.Henry's acclaimed short story and it was Sona’s best performance till date.

The source added, "Her acting in ' Lootera' caught the eye of the theatre group. The play's Broadway run is planned for the coming summer. She will look at her diary and take a call soon."

Many popular Hollywood celebs have performed at Broadway in the theatre district of New York.

Sonakshi was unavailable for a comment but her spokesperson said, "Yes, she has got an offer to perform there and she will take a call soon."

Well, now it won’t be a shock that the actress soon gets a chance to star in Hollywood flick as well

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan started his day Monday with dubbing for a tribute to late director-screenwriter K.A. Abbas, who gave him his first break.

The actor took to Twitter to express his gratitude to the director for "Saat Hindustani".

"(I) had started day at 7:30 a.m. ... dub for a tribute to KA Abbas, for his centenary. K.A. Abbas gave me my fist film," Amitabh posted on the microblogging site Monday.

Abbas has also helmed films like "Shehar Aur Sapna", "Dharti Ke Lal" and "Roop Lekha".

Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday presented a cheque of Rs.1 crore to the director and producer of Hindi film "Bullet Raja" as it was extensively shot in Uttar Pradesh.

Director Tigmanshu Dhulia and producer Rahul Mita also thanked the chief minister for financially assisting films shot in Uttar Pradesh, an official said.

They accepted the cheque of Rs.1 crore given by the state government under its amended film policy of 2001.

The government has decided to give facilities such as tax rebates and financial assistance to films based on Uttar Pradesh's culture, tradition and lifestyle and shot extensively in the state.
Yadav said his government was committed to promoting films that bring tourism to the state and create job opportunities.

The Samajwadi Party government also recently announced a three-month tax holiday for Madhuri Dixit starrer "Dedh Ishqiya", also shot in Uttar Pradesh.

This year's first big film deal has been done. The distribution rights of writers-turned-directors Sajid and Farhad's film, Its Entertainment, starring Akshay Kumar, has been sold to Jayantilal Gada's company for over Rs 100 crore.

The film's producer Ramesh Taurani confirms, `We have signed the deal.`

He, however, refused to divulge details on the deal. Trade analyst Vikas Mohan adds, `Jayantilal Gada has bought the worldwide rights including satellite rights of the film for about Rs 100 crore. It is a big deal of 2014.`
Gada maintains, `We always try to give the best to the viewer.` The film features Tamannah, Sonu Sood and Mithun Chakraborty. It was slated to release on May 1, but now it has been pushed to August 8. 

Sanjay Dutt has his few close friends to thank for staying by his side in his time of crisis

With Sanjay Dutt's wife Maanayata undergoing treatment at Parel's Global Hospital for a possible lung tumour, these are certainly trying times for the incarcerated actor, now out on parole.

But luckily for him, his friends and family have been by his side all through. Close friends, including producer Bunty Walia and director Apoorva Lakhia, have been regularly visiting the couple at the hospital.

A source close to the star says, `Apart from his family, both Apoorva and Bunty have been there for Sanju all through. Worried about his wife's health, Sanjay has stayed put in the hospital and his sisters have been taking turns to babysit their twins Shahraan and Iqra. Also, with this hospital being quite far from their Bandra residence, he now wants her to be moved to a hospital that's closer to their home.`

Says Bunty Walia, `Most people are enquiring about her health on the phone, as not many are allowed to visit her in the hospital. I am sure once she is home, many more of their friends will drop in to check on her.`

Among others who have visited the star wife are the cast of the film Hasmukh Pighal Gaya, which is being produced by Maanayata under the banner Sanjay Dutt Productions. However, her children haven't been able to visit her due to the hospital's policy that doesn't allow visits by children less than 10 years of age. 

Farhan Akhtar and Vidya Balan had to give 21 retakes for one scene for their upcoming film Shaadi Ke Side Effects.

It was an emotional scene, but they would end up giggling resulting in takes after takes. Director Saket Chaudhary says, `I really don't remember the number of takes, but it was Vidya who first started breaking into a laughter and then Farhan did the same.

It went on for some time till they regained their composure to give the scene to be okayed by me.'' 

'Satya 2' actress Anaika Soti features in a Tamil film opposite Siddharth
After making her debut in Ram Gopal Varma's Satya 2, Anaika Soti got noticed and bagged a Tamil film Kaaviya Thalaivan.

The historical fiction film directed by Vasanthabalan has Siddharth as her co-star. With her girl-next-door looks, Anaika took on the offer to make her debut in the South film which has A R Rahman scoring the music.

The newcomer says, `It has been a beautiful journey. I have always loved watching movies and the whole idea of exploring yourself with the different roles that one gets to play in the movies really excites me about film business. Ram Gopal Verma has been a fantastic director and I am what I am because of him. I love it here.`

The actress admits that the response to her recently released film has been thrilling to say the least. Right now, she is chilling out at home before she resumes work on her next film. CS chats with her about her family, success and her special friendship with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. Excerpts from an interview.

Bollywood actress and producer Malaika Arora Khan said she is happy that the career graph of her actor brother-in-law Salman Khan is soaring with the passage of time.

"We have tremendous respect for the person he (Salman) is and for his craft. I think with every film he gets better. Very few men survive that long (on screen) with that kind of intensity and fan following... It is amazing," Malaika told PTI.

She said in the extended family of Khans every festival and occasions like birthdays are celebrated with gaiety. "There is healthy respect for everybody. Everybody values each other's time and position.

There is lot of fun, joking and fooling around that happens whenever we meet," she said. With the kind of work we do, it is difficult to sit and chat every single day of life but whenever we meet whether it is for birthdays or even a casual lunch, it is always fun, she added. Malaika, known for her item numbers, has mostly done cameos in various films.

When asked about it, she replied, "if there is something worthwhile for me, something that excites me, I will do it". Malaika will be seen doing a cameo in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Happy New Year'.
"I have just done a cameo, there is no dancing this time. It is a sweet cameo... It is something that I had done in 'Om Shanti Om'. I am playing myself," she said on her role.

The production company of her actor husband and Salman's brother Arbaaz Khan has delivered two back-to-back hits with 'Dabangg' and 'Dabangg 2'. The actress, who is working closely with Arbaaz in his company, has denied the buzz that they are coming with 'Dabangg 3' in near future.

"There is nothing on that front yet. Our next project is 'Doli Ki Doli', which we start in next couple of months. We are only concentrating on that," she added. 

Actress Preeti Desai, who has paired with real life boyfriend Abhay Deol in One By Two, praises her beaus choice in scripts saying he has a knack for understanding good scripts.

Preeti said: "He is perfect when it comes to choosing script. He knows exactly what a good script is, so we discuss."

Like any other couple, they value each other's opinion.

"It's normal discussing stuff. Even he takes my suggestions before signing films," added the model-turned actress, who entered Bollywood with 2011 movie "Shor In The City".

"One By Two" is Abhay's production venture and Preeti says she has been "telling him to get into direction or production for a long time".
She added: "He knows what is good, he knows what he is talking about. I think it's bound to happen because to get things in your own way, you have to make it yourself."

Abhay and Preeti are currently promoting "One By Two", for which Devika Bhagat went behind the camera. It is scheduled for a Jan 31 release.

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai says his movie "Kaanchi", said to be an inspiring tale of a girl who dares to fight against corruption, calls for new India with a new thought.

"My film 'Kaanchi' calls for new India with new thought, new women empowerment. A fight for right through all its entertainment to maximum audience," he tweeted Sunday.

Ghai says that his film will convey the feelings of millions of youth.
"I am happy to convey the suppressed feelings of millions of youth of India through the story of 'Kaanchi', through its soul with joys and sorrows," he tweeted.

"Kaanchi", a musical drama, features Mishti and Kartik Tiwari in the lead roles. It also stars veterans like Rishi Kapoor and Mithun Chakraborty.

Actress-producer Malaika Arora Khan, who is currently seen on the judging panel of "India's Got Talent 5", says she is very choosy about what she is doing and nothing worth being part of has come her way.

"There is nothing going on, there is nothing worth being part of. If there is something interesting, I would definitely do it. I am not someone who likes to be on the run-of-the-mill. I am pretty choosy about what I am doing," Malaika told IANS.

The fifth season of reality show "India's Got Talent" went on air Saturday. Malaika is accompanied by filmmaker Karan Johar and actress Kirron Kher on the judging panel.

The show airs on Colors.

Mahesh Bhatt issued an apology, as Alia Bhatt had performed at Saifai Mahotsav. But, Salman Khan, who was also one of the performers, says that the filmmaker doesn’t need to be sorry about his daughter's "upbringing".

Salman said, "Bhatt saab, no need for apology, Alia's upbringing is great. I was proud to share the stage with her. She earns her living with hardwork and dignity."

Even Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter, Pooja Bhatt tweeted, "Mahesh Bhatt, you have not failed as a father. Alia needs representation that has a far more sensitised and astute world view. End of story."

Katrina Kaif, who out of India to celebrate New Year, has finally returned to Mumbai. The actress was spotted with her mother Suzzane Turquotte at the Mumbai airport. The actress, who usually doesn't pose for the paparazzi, looked quite cheerful and waved at her fans. Katrina was also seen wearing glasses at the airport.

When superstar Shah Rukh Khan had a choice between going straight to work or halting at home for a cup of coffee, the workaholic chose the latter for a change.

The actor returned Saturday from Dubai after attending an award function there.

"Back in Mumbai...three hours to shoot. To go straight to shoot or house first? Decisions decisions...okay home brewed cup of coffee wins," Shah Rukh posted on the micro-blogging site Saturday.

Mumbaikars are thrilled to have a share of 'winter' in their city. Among them is Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who feels "awesome" to be able to wear some warm clothes in a city which seldom requires them.

"How awesome to be able to wear a jacket in Mumbai. We finally have a winter! Mind you anything below 25 degrees in Mumbai is considered cold," Abhishek posted on Twitter Saturday.

Gul Panag's love for adventure and passion for travelling makes her plan each of her trips differently. The former beauty queen has recently returned from a challenging expedition, and she says it was "incredible".

She was accompanied on the trip by her husband Rishi Attari and some other friends.

"We recently undertook a road trip to Lahaul valley (Himachal Pradesh). We camped for five nights in the middle of nowhere. There were six of us in three vehicles. It was incredible," Gul told IANS in an email interaction.

The actress found that no car was suitable enough for her kind of adventure expeditions. A few months back, she decided to customise her Mahindra Scorpio and turned it into the perfect adventure getaway.

"Being a serial adventurer and having undertaken many expeditions and road trips, I found that no vehicle met all my requirements. So I decided to build and customise one," she said.

Gul, who loves her pets, renamed this all new car Super Milo, in memory of a dog she lost on a road trip last year.
The actress said that she added everything she wanted to the SUV. This ranged from a roof top tent, an electric winch, a high lift jack, additional lighting, dual battery management system to raising the suspension and more!

This of course was not easy and it cost her and her husband a substantial amount of money as well as time.

"Given that we had to import most of the parts, the entire customisation process took about six months. As for the cost, the customisation was roughly half the cost of the car," she said.

Apart from being a fitness enthusiast, Gul has been a part of many social programmes. She is associated with Pinkathon, which is a run for breast cancer awareness, and she also backs anti-tobacco campaigns.

Actress Huma Qureshi is proud of her latest movie Dedh Ishqiya, which came out on Friday (January 10), and says it will remain special even after 20 years.

"Lots of special memories. This is the film for which I keep saying that even after 20 years, when I am older, I will look back at the film very fondly and be very proud of it," the 27-year old actress said on January 9 at the special screening of the film.

A sequel to the 2010 hit Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya, which also stars Madhuri Dixit, Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi, has opened to rave reviews.

Director Abhishek Chaubey helmed both the versions.

New Delhi: Filmmaker Subhash Ghai says his movie `Kaanchi`, said to be an inspiring tale of a girl who dares to fight against corruption, calls for new India with a new thought.
"My film `Kaanchi` calls for new India with new thought, new women empowerment. A fight for right through all its entertainment to maximum audience," he tweeted Sunday.

Ghai says that his film will convey the feelings of millions of youth.

"I am happy to convey the suppressed feelings of millions of youth of India through the story of `Kaanchi`, through its soul with joys and sorrows," he tweeted.

"Kaanchi", a musical drama, features Mishti and Kartik Tiwari in the lead roles. It also stars veterans like Rishi Kapoor and Mithun Chakraborty

Mumbai: Actress-producer Malaika Arora Khan says actors don`t have privacy as it is the price they have to pay for the fame they enjoy and if they can`t handle it, she suggests them to leave the field.
"That goes with the territory and you are robbed of your privacy but that`s the price you pay. It`s (media) pretty much like how it`s in the west. The media was never in your face like they are now. It`s part of your job. If you can`t handle it, don`t be here," Malaika said.

Her husband and actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan`s take on media seems to be slightly different. Arbaaz, accompanied by family, was recently clicked by several photographers at the Mumbai airpot, and he certainly didn`t look excited as he told them to stop taking their pictures.

Mumbai: Filmmaker Karan Johar, 41, who has been in the favour of adoption, says it is natural to have parental feeling at his age.
The `India`s Got Talent` judge got emotional on the sets of the reality show when he saw a troupe of children performing an act. Karan later hugged a 7-year-old child from the troupe and said he wants to adopt him.

"I don`t have a child and at an age where I should be a parent so, obviously there are some parental instincts that creep into my psyche. I love children. Sometimes, you do strike a chord when you see any child - their vulnerability, their passion, talent, sincerity and sometimes just the smile," Karan said.

"That can touch us and strike a chord as a human being. Parental feeling is very natural for me at this age whether I will act on it, only the future will decide," he added.

The son of late producer Yash Johar says his company Dharma Productions is his baby.

"I am building my company. My big baby is my company and I am seeing my company, which is my child first, evolve and grow and when my company graduates, then perhaps I will think about it," said the `Kuch Kuch Hota Hai` director, who has no plans of getting hitched.

Mumbai: Filmmaker Ashim Ahluwalia`s internationally acclaimed `Miss Lovely` is set to release in India with an ‘A’ certificate, but without major changes in the content as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has passed the film with only four cuts.
The Censor Board originally proposed 157 cuts which have been revised over the course of one year.

"Earlier, the Censor Board objected to the foul language and sexual content in the movie. But they have been mature, fair, and kind enough to reduce it to just four blurred scenes having realised that none of the provocative content is gratuitous. There is enough steam in the gritty film to stay true to its subject and attract audiences," a source said in a statement.

Ahluwalia is happy with the development and applauds the Censor Board. "When I made `Miss Lovely` I never expected a release in India. Most of all I didn`t believe that the Censor Board would allow a film with so much adult content through. I`m happy to have been eventually proved wrong."

"The way the Board treated the film, allowing me to give them my point of view and accepting those arguments - has been amazing and very different from the Censor Board that I had imagined," he said.

"With very few changes to the adult content, they have given the film a lot of respect. I hope that this direction continues and that we will see more different adult-themed films in our cinemas," he added.

Set in the sleazy C-grade film industry in the 1980s` Mumbai, `Miss Lovely` features Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Niharika Singh, among others. It is slated for Jan 17 release

Sherlyn Chopra, who has recently come out with a single "Bad Girl," says she doesn't consider any one in India her competition.

At a charity event Thursday, when asked if she sees actress- singer Priyanka Chopra as competition, Sherlyn said: "I am not competing with anybody from India. I am very, very inspired by Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus because they seem very fearless."
"They do not step back from taking risks and so I derive my inspiration from such personalities," she added.
Priyanka turned singer and came out with her first single "In My City" in 2012 and then her second song "Exotic" released last year.

Sherlyn will soon be seen in the Hollywood film "Kamasutra 3D".

The teddy bear is a soft toy in the form of a bear. It's a sign of love and we can pick it till the end of life. Teddy bears are among the most popular gifts for people you care the most. Adults love receiving these gifts as much as kids do. There is something special about a teddy bear toy. After looking this uber hot pic of Shanti Dynamite many men are wishing they were Shanti Dynamite's teddy bear right now.

The beautiful actress was seen spending her naughty time with teddy bear and she also memorised her childhood days. She spoken about her favourite childhood stuffed animal and her `sweetest person ever`. She admits that she has a serious soft spot for stuffed animals specially `Teddy Bear` in her heart.

Shanti Dynamite said, `My favourite toy is a teddy bear. I still have it and love him a lot. My teddy bears is my warm companions - good listeners, never critical and always reassuring. I'm not going to tell you its name! I've had it since I was nine. Maybe one day I'll share this bear with the world. Maybe.

Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit says playing Begum Para, the new femme fatale in Abhishek Chaubey's 'Dedh Ishqiya', was challenging but fun.

"It was a challenging role because I could not go overboard with the character or underplay it. The more complex a character, the more taut a performance needs to be.

Playing Begum Para was like a tightrope walk. It had to be just right and I had to constantly keep that in mind," Madhuri told PTI. The 46-year-old actress, however, did not find it difficult to master the nuances or the Urdu diction of her character.

"The diction was not a problem as I have done a little bit of Urdu as Chandramukhi in 'Devdas'. My priority was getting the performance right." The film, a sequel to 2010 'Ishqiya', is slated to release tomorrow.

Both Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi are reprising their roles as Khalujaan and Babban while Huma Qureshi is the other new face in the movie.

Madhuri agreed to be a part of the sequel because she loved the "unapologetic way" Abhishek presented Vidya Balan's character of a beautiful, willful woman in 'Ishqiya'.

"I had seen 'Ishqiya' and was very impressed with the way a woman's character was etched out in it. Vidya was very well presented. There was no apology for the way she was which I found very interesting. So, I was already impressed with Abhishek and Vishalji's (Bhardwaj) work," she says.

It is her first lead role after 'Aaja Nachle' in 2007 but Madhuri does not consider it her comeback as she has been busy doing television, shooting for 'Dedh Ishqiya' and 'Gulab Gang', her next release in March.

"It is not a comeback because I have been doing work. If a hero does a film after four years, they don't say it's a comeback but if a heroine does a film in three years, it becomes a comeback. This is the way things work here but that's fine. I just hope that people like my two films," Madhuri said.

Aditya Roy Kapur is not a newbie in the industry, but he does not mind starting from the basics

He tells CS, `Acting is a craft, and there are some great schools and institutes which impart knowledge about acting.

I didn't go to any of them. Whatever I learnt was in the four-and-half years of my TV career.

But I am curious to experience it. I am open to joining a short-term acting course.

I am sure it will be beneficial for me as an actor to know the essence of acting through these learning centres.

I had attended dancing and diction classes before the start of my Bollywood career though.`

Actress Kangana Ranaut is a "fashion queen" and "overconfident" in real life unlike her role in the forthcoming movie "Queen", says its director Vikas Bahl.

"Kangana is overconfident in real life. She is a fashion queen and her approach towards her life is absolutely different (from her character in the movie)," Bahl told IANS.

The actress essays the role of Rani, a shy Punjabi woman in "Queen".

Bahl said: "She has played her part really well, but in real life she is nowhere close to Rani. Kangana has contributed a lot to this film."
"Queen" was appreciated in festival circuits despite being made as a commercial venture.

"For us, it's a huge achievement because 'Queen' was made as a commercial film and it was also liked by the festival audience. It's an achievement for us," Bahl said.

"Queen" will hit the screens Feb 28.

Bollywood's new entrant Daisy Shah, who is debuting with Salman Khan-starrer "Jai Ho", says she was asked to tone up a bit before starting work on the movie.

"I was asked to tone down my body before staring for the film. I was not asked to lose weight as such, but I was asked to tone a bit. I was not plump, but I was always on the healthier side and toning up your body brings a huge difference in your appearance," Daisy, also a choreographer, told IANS.

Praising her superstar co-star Salman, she said: "It's always a dream for everyone to work with Salman and I had an opportunity to work with him. He is very supportive and very protective about his co-stars."

If given a chance, she said, "I would like to romance with Salman again and again in all my films."
Daisy has earlier worked in the southern film industry, and she believes there is a difference in the way the Mumbai film industry functions.

"The working pattern is different in both the industries," she said.

Actress Anushka Sharma is upset with the way horses are treated at the Gateway of India here.

`So pissed! The way the horses are treated at Gateway of India is so sad. You can see their ribs! Legs so weak,` the `Jab Tak Hai Jaan` star tweeted Wednesday night.

`Gateway of India is a tourist location. And this is how animals are being treated. This is cruel,` she added.

The 25-year-old recently completed five years in Hindi film industry, and was last seen in "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola".

Buzz is that the shoot of Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film Roy, directed by debutant Vikramjit Singh, has been delayed as Ranbir is tied up with his other two films -- Jagga Jasoos and Bombay Velvet and there are date issues.

Jacqueline Fernandez, who features in the film, is also busy with her film Kick. The film was slated to release in June. Let's wait and watch. 

Actress Soha Ali Khan says that contrary to the reports she did not participate in Saifai Mahotsav cultural event at the ancestral village of Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

"Just for the record, I was not performing at Saifai as stated by some news reports," the daughter of veteran actress Sharmila Tagore tweeted Thursday.

The event, which concluded Wednesday, drew flak for the enormous money spent on it.

There has been buzz about Dia Mirza's marriage to director Sahil Sangha being postponed.

The actress-turned-producer now plans to marry only after the release of their upcoming film Bobby Jasoos that stars Vidya Balan. Dia is currently busy with the shooting of the film in Hyderabad. 

One of the highest paid actors of Hindi cinema, Salman Khan says his NGO Being Human has committed to fund 200 paediatric heart surgeries in Uttar Pradesh, and on behalf of the stars who performed at the Saifai Mahotsav, Rs.25 lakh have been donated to the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital in Aligarh.

The "Dabangg" star, who is under fire for participating in Saifai - the home village of Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav - Wednesday, says whenever he travels for performances, his aim is to aid healthcare and education in the country.

"Whenever I visit a place for a performance or a promotion, I see it as an opportunity to help the locals in the areas of healthcare or education," Salman posted on his Facebook page Thursday.

Talking about his contributions, he posted: "In Nagpur, on Sunday (Jan 4), Being Human pledged to fund 100 paediatric cardiac cases in Maharashtra state.

"And in Etawah, Being Human, on behalf of all artists who performed yesterday, has committed to fund 200 paediatric heart surgeries in UP (there is already a wait list of 81 children we have received who are being moved to Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon and their surgeries will get done by month end and Being Human is in touch with local NGOs and hospitals for their lists also)."
"We have also contributed Rs.25 lakh to the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital for the purchase of an echo machine, paediatric and neo-natal ventilator and a portable X-ray machine for their paediatric cardiac ICU," added the 48-year-old.

Salman, Madhuri Dixit and some other Bollywood stars reached the native village of the Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav in a chartered plane Wednesday.

Their presence at the event was not taken well as Bahujan Samaj Party leader Satish Chandra Mishra said the state exchequer's money was being wasted in Saifai while where people were dying from severe cold in Muzaffarnagar relief camps. 

Genelia D'Souza dropped in on the sets of her husband Ritiesh Deshmukh's film, The Villain, directed by Mohit Suri.

The unit was shooting at Mahalaxmi. The couple celebrate their second wedding anniversary next month.

Genelia, who has no films on hand, has been listening to scripts, but will only take on something if it is really exciting. Earlier, Genelia used to even drop in on the sets of Riteish's last film, Grand Masti.

Just when an arrest warrant against Pakistani actress Meera's mother was issued, The Social Media had a new element regarding Meera to trend. Meera's controversial dirty intimate video along with her partner Capt.Naveed Pervaiz.

The actress has refused to confirm the authenticity of video. When approached by media, Meera termed the video a controversy against her, saying it has been prepared masterfully and the couple seen in the clip wore the masks of her and her ex-fiancee Captain Naveed. She said her ex-fiancee is one of her thousands of fans and she hasn't ever met her surreptitiously. Meera also added the conspiracies are being hatched against her since she has started the construction of charity hospital in her mother's name in Haroonabad.

On the other hand, the sources close to Meera and Captain Naveed have told media that the couple has got married in United States and formal announcement in this regard is expected in some days.
Meera was last seen in Faisal Saif '5 Ghantey Mein 5 Crore' which was declared as the Top 10 Bold Films of 2012 by a major tabloid. When contacted, Faisal said "I really cannot comment anything on the intimate video as masking and morphing looks just out of the question here. As far as Meera's fiancee Capt.Naveed Pervaiz goes, He was introduced to me by Meera and He is already a married man with a sweet little daughter named Zahra."

A bitchy actress from Juhu called to say that she was surprised to see Shamita Shetty attend Bipasha Basu's birthday bash. Not long back, Shamita was linked with Harman Baweja who is Bipasha's beau now. Hmmm...

Actress Shruti Haasan, who recently underwent a surgery for appendicitis here, resumed work Wednesday. She shot for Akshay Kumar-starrer "Gabbar".

"Gabbar" went on floors Wednesday.

"(I'm) back in Mumbai and back to shoot. Bye bye appendix, hello New Year. I hate pain. Day one of 'Gabbar'," the 27-year-old tweeted post surgery.

Shruti, who was here Sunday to shoot for Telugu film "Race Gurram" and to promote her forthcoming release "Yevadu", was admitted to Jubilee Hills Apollo hospital after she complained of acute stomach ache.

"She was treated for appendicitis. Apparently, she was struggling with it for quite some time and she came in for a minor surgery and got it treated. She was kept under observation for a day, and was discharged Tuesday," an official from the hospital told IANS.