KARZZZZ would be super-duper HIT - Shweta Kumar

There are just 2 more days to go for the release of KARZZZZ and Shweta Kumar, who makes her debut opposite Himesh Reshammiya in the film, is already quite confident that the film would hit the bulls� eye at the box office.

'I can comfortably say that KARZZZZ would be a super–duper hit', says Shweta in an animated tone, 'Luckily all things are falling in line. KARZZZZ is the sole notable Hindi film release of the week and even in coming weeks, I don't see much competition.'

How about HEROES and ROADSIDE ROMEO which arrive on 24th October, a week after KARZZZZ?

'I guess children may still prefer ROADSIDE ROMEO but that's about it. Apart from this, KARZZZZ should be hot favorite even in its second week. Promotion of the film has been fantastic and the music is already doing superb all over. Moreover, Himesh is coming on the big screen after more than a year. I am sure his fans have been longing for this moment', says Shweta in an excited tone.

'For teenagers, KARZZZZ is an event in itself. I know of people who are really curious to see how the remake has turned out to be. There would hardly be anyone who hasn't seen the original KARZ. Now as Satishji (Kaushik) reprises the classic, today's generation would really be looking forward to what's in store.'

Talking about how she is feeling before the D–Day, Shweta comments, 'I guess coming from a filmy background helps. Yes, I cannot deny though that it is a mixture of each and every emotion. As this is my first movie, I myself have a lot of expectations from the film. I am looking for people's reaction and let me admit it – I do sometimes get nervous thinking if people don't like me or my film. Still, I won't say that I am dying of nervousness.'
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Ajay does some funny steps in GOLMAAL RETURNS - Rohit Shetty

Director Rohit Shetty can't help but laugh whenever he remembers his experience of shooting a hilarious sequence in GOLMAAL RETURNS. Apparently, this sequence which has Ajay Devgan and Celina Jaitley dancing with each other was supposed to be shot as a song but was later picturised with only background music.

Confirms Rohit Shetty, "In the script, there was the requirement of this song where Celina and Ajay get into a seducing rendezvous. However, by the time we began shooting for the film, we realized that kids and family audience were looking at me to churn out an out family masala entertainer, just like GOLMAAL. I realized that for the audience I was catering too, I should not get into typical massy affair."

This is when the decision to throw out the song was arrived at, right?

"True", says Rohit promptly, "I pronto decided to leave the song and instead have a fun sequence in the film. Now what you see is a hilarious outing between Ajay and Celina on a boat. I can't help but laugh every time I see this sequence. Ajay (Devgan) had done some really funny dance steps in the song and the final result has been even more lovable than I could have bargained for."

How exactly?

"Well, the song sees Celina lifting Ajay and having him swirl around all over in the air as dolphins keep jumping from one side of the boat to another. It is mad and an out and out spoof sequence", signs off Rohit.
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Kareena charged up about GOLMAAL RETURNS!

It's heartening to see actors taking a personal interest in the well–being and promotion of their films..... Kareena Kapoor is surely going down the illustrious Aamir Khan route in ensuring that GOLMAAL RETURNS, her first release after JAB WE MET, does not fall short of creating the magic it promises to create at the Diwali box office.

According to industry sources, even while shooting for KAMBAKTH ISHQ in Venice with Akshay Kumar, Kareena was in regular touch with the film's producers on the promotion of GOLMAAL RETURNS, which, in her opinion, is an out–and–out commercial family entertainer.

In fact, Kareena was very keen to have Pritam (her JAB WE MET music director) compose the score of GOLMAAL RETURNS, which she voiced to the producers at the very outset. She even took an incredible amount of interest in listening to the songs after their recording and voicing her opinion. The result was a chartbusting soundtrack, including her 'Tu Saala Kaam Se Gaya...' number, which has become an overnight hit.

Upon her return to Mumbai from Venice on the 15th of the month, Kareena is said to have made herself available for the publicity of GOLMAAL RETURNS.

We're confident that her passion and sincerity will pay off when this keenly anticipated mega–comedy hits the cinemas on Wednesday, 29th October.

It is an Indian Films – Studio 18 worldwide release.
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Priyanka Chopra signed as the brand ambassador for Nokia

We always believed that in Bollywood, fame and fortune changes every Friday...till we came across Priyanka Chopra. Priyanka career graph may have been badly affected this year, as most of her films this year flopped back to back. But contrary to what one would expect, this Chopra girl is going great guns and how!

After having lent her signature to a million brands worldwide, she has now been signed to be the Brand Ambassador for Nokia, world's largest mobile phone maker. Speaking about Priyanka's association with the brand, Nokia's spokesperson said that they selected Priyanka in order to create a deeper connect with its young and style-savvy consumers.

With Priyanka now at the helm of things, the company will also flag off a new campaign with the tagline 'It's not just a phone, it's who we are', which would be on air from next week.

Way to go Priyanka!
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Yash Raj Films' New York is being shot in Philadelphia

Residents of Philadelphia were in for a surprise last weekend when they saw helicopters with FBI written across them zooming above the PNC Bank Building. What's more there were even quite a few SWAT officers who made a dramatic entry, suspending themselves from the aircraft carrying rifles. Just as localites began to worry if there was a panic situation on hand, did they see a film crew with cameras et al shooting this whole scenario.

This was not any hostage attack or terrorist threat but the shooting of Yash Raj Films' upcoming project New York (working title) which was in progress in the busy and central area of Philadelphia. The film's stars, namely John Abraham, Katrina Kaif and Neil Nitin Mukesh, were present as the crew along with director Kabir Khan filmed some action scenes in and around the PNC Bank Building. While New York has been quite a prominent feature of many a Bollywood films, this was a relatively new experience for the residents of Philadelphia who after initially getting a trifle scared seemed to enjoy the most of this Bollywood film shoot.

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SRK's REAL Boulevard

Shah Rukh Khan has begun work on his lifestyle boulevard project at Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE. The actor appears in the project's promotional campaign posters. As reported ('Realty Raja'; Hitlist, Sept 30), an SRK boulevard is being built on Al Dana island in Ras Al Khaimah.

In the posters, SRK talks about his experiences in B-Town and how he looks at his new venture.

One of the posters says, "There are a few things I've learnt from making movies. You can't hire a great sunset.
You can't say, 'let's get the seagulls to fly in from the right' . You can't ask the wind for a retake. Some things should never go according to a script. Some things should be real."

Another poster has the words, "An on-screen romance lasts three hours. With a break-up thrown in between for drama. Real-life romances are better. They last a lifetime. The ups and downs are real. People fight harder to keep their romance alive. And that's the way it should be. Some things should be real."

It is learnt that King Khan will launch a full-fledged campaign in the coming weeks.
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John bares all... most!

John Abraham has shows off his bod in his forthcoming flick, Karan Johar's Dostana, directed by Tarun Mansukhani. Here he talks about doing a bare dare...

Let's talk about the yellow trunks...
Well, I think that they fit well. Karan and I sat down and discussed the exact trunk that I'd be wearing. We looked at some black-coloured ones but decided to go with the yellow one. The fact that we shot in Miami has something to do with the colour. It's a vibrant, fun place and my styling was done keeping that in mind.

Were you hesitant at all to strip?
There was no such hesitation at my end. For me, it was the brief that mattered. Karan told me exactly the way I was supposed to look in the film and that helped me work towards achieving the same. It was important for me to follow that vision and deliver.

How comfortable are you in your skin?
I am extremely comfortable. I think it's very important when it comes to playing a role like I did for Dostana. I think it also has something to do with my modelling background. I have always been very much at ease with the way I look and feel. For me, it's more the personality that matters than the looks.

Would you show it all if a role required it?
Yes, definitely. Why not? In fact, I have always chosen films and roles that have asked me to do something different. I am extremely comfortable getting into the skin of my character and bringing it alive on screen. However, it doesn't have to be perverse. Also different characters demand you to adapt to what the script demands. Maybe you are shown nude in a torture scene, it doesn't necessary have to be sexual.

Did you do extra workouts for the scene?
Yes, I had trainer Mike Ryan fly down from LA to Miami to work on my body. Back home, I worked with Aalimbhai at Gold's Gym. The point wasn't just to have abs, or a great chest or looked bulked up, I had to work on the entire look, especially my legs. I believe whatever is attainable is also desirable. I also had to keep in mind my diet and focus on eating the right stuff.

What have been the reactions to your Dostana look?
The reactions have been overwhelming and amusing. I am happy that people are looking at my body and appreciating the look. In fact, at times, I even feel like a meat shop!

You are now a gay icon. Comment.
I know a lot of my fans belong to the gay community. All power to them. I have always maintained that respect for this section of my fan base. I have friends who are gay. Tarun (Mansukhani) deserves a lot of credit for not making us look like caricatures and bringing so much life and fun to our roles.

How did you prepare for the part?
As far as preparations go, Karan told me, 'you've forgotten the sensuous side of you'. He told me that I appealed to both genders and that I shouldn't forget that. The preparation didn't just include getting a Baywatch body but went much beyond all that.

Any possibility of backlash from the gay community for the part?
I don't think there will be one. Both of us have taken extreme care to not come out as loud, or OTT anywhere. It's a very non-offensive, laid-back easy- going fun film. Something everyone will enjoy.

This is your second film with Abhishek after Dhoom 2...
I think after Dostana, everyone will call us the next Shah Rukh-Kajol. He isn't just a co-star or a friend but it goes much beyond that. He's a great human being and fun to work with. Of course, not to forget Priyanka who compliments us both.
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Preity's karmic connection with Punjab

Preity Zinta feels that she has some strange karmic connection with Punjab. "I must have been a Punjabi in one of my incarnations," she
laughs.

Interestingly, out of the three forthcoming releases, “Heroes”, “Heaven On Earth” and “Har Pal”, the former two have Preity play a Punjabi woman.

"’Heroes’ has me as a bubbly and vibrant village girl from Punjab, while in ‘Heaven On Earth’ I play a battered Punjabi housewife living in Canada. Though both characters have me as a Punjabi women, they are as different as chalk and cheese."

Preity also says that speaking and acting like a Punjabi wasn't easy. "I didn't know how to go about enacting my character initially. Pum-Pum (as she lovingly calls Anupam Kher) helped me out. We conducted a three-day workshop where I learnt to act and speak like a Punjabi woman," Preity says.

Incidentally, all the three films begin with the letter H. Tell her about that and Preity laughs saying, "There's some strange karmic connection there too."
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