Salman mania hits runaway boys

Runaway teens reach Mumbai from Shimla to meet their idol, Salman Khan. Instead of the actor, who wasn't at home, the boys meet two more heroes in a city overrun by villains

Here's a story that will restore your faith in this city.

Two star-struck teens from Shimla hit Mumbai to meet their hero, Salman Khan. Like so many other stories, this one too could have ended up in tragedy, but for two unusual people the boys ran into a passenger on the train to Mumbai and a cop.

Thank you: The two boys from Shimla (faces blurred, as they are minors), with Rishu Jarat (hiding his face), who helped the boys, flanked by the Bhoiwada cops

There are few heroes who inspire as much love and craze as Salman Khan. Ask Rahul Kanojia (16) and Dinesh Gupta (14). The two teenagers from Shimla ran away from home and boarded a train to Mumbai only to meet their idol. Fortunately, the police managed to trace them before the minors fell in the wrong hands, thanks to a Good Samaritan.

In their police statement, the boys said that on Sunday, they took a bus from Shimla to Ambala, from where they bought tickets and boarded the Golden Temple Express to Mumbai. They had Rs 15,000 with them, which Dinesh had taken from his uncle's pocket, along with two debit cards.

In the train, they met one Rishu Jarat of Ludhiana, who took them to a relative's saloon in Parel when they arrived at Dadar station on Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, their worried parents had registered a missing complaint at a Shimla police station. While Rahul is in Std IX at Shimla Model School, Dinesh studies in Std VII at Ahuja Education Centre.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Shimla) Anand Kumar Dhiman told MiD DAY, "On Wednesday, the boys contacted their parents from an unknown mobile number saying they were at Delhi railway station and that they were safe. The boys also made their parents speak to a stranger who identified himself as Rishu Jarat. However, the mobile tower showed the location of the mobile phone somewhere in Maharashtra. Rishu had also provided a landline number to their parents, which was traced to a saloon in Parel."

Abduction

At first Dhiman thought it was a case of abduction. He contacted the Mumbai Zonal DCP Sanjay Bhaviskar, who directed the Bhoiwada police station to trace the boys, who were found at the same saloon. "The timely act of the young boy Rishu has prevented the boys from falling into the wrong hands," said Bhaviskar.

When the boys told Bhaviskar about their desire to meet Salman, he was moved. So, yesterday, the cops took the boys to Galaxy Apartments on Bandstand, Bandra, where Salman lives. Unfortunately, the actor was not at home, but the cops took them to Bandra Fort and St Andrews High School, where an ad shoot was on. "Even though they couldn't meet Salman, the kids were happy that they got a chance to see the shooting," said senior PI Prakash George of Bandra police station.

The excited young boys told MiD DAY, "We enjoyed the film shoot and are happy we came to Mumbai. We promise not to run away from home again." The boys are currently with Bhoiwada police and will be handed over to their parents who are expected to reach Mumbai today. While Dinesh's father is an agent in a vegetable market, Rahul's father runs a garment shop.

(Names of the minors have been changed to protect their identities)

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Karishma Kapoor : Marriage is like a comedy

After judging couples for their dancing skills, Karisma Kapoor is back as a judge on Star One's Hans Baliye. But this time Lolo is giving real life celeb couples points for their comic timing. Giving her company is her hit director of the 90s, David Dhawan. Dressed in fitted black jeans and a shirt, Karisma was at her relaxed best.

Despite facing an army of lensmen and electronic journalists, Karisma diplomatically handled the media, making sure everyone got their share of news without a commotion. She might be absent from the silver screen, but Karisma hasn't lost any of her star powered-magnetism and grace.

Revealing her fitness secret, Lolo - the doting mother said, "Running behind my daughter keeps me fit and healthy."

On delaying her Bollywood comeback and the newfound love for TV she said, "I love reality television because nothing is scripted. This show is truly a first of its kind because couples have never come together for stand up comedy on TV."

However she said she was not stressed about making a Bollywood comeback and was enjoying the space she was in. At the same time she did hint at working on something with David Dhawan. "Our team is one of the most stable and successful collaborations ever in Bollywood."

As a judge she said she would be on the look out for crackling timing between the participants. But Karisma also promised to be less lenient than she was on Nach Baliye. As for her famous three claps – "I have something else in mind, keep watching."

On the concept of couples doing comedy Karisma said, "Marriage is also like comedy. There is more humour with your life partner after marriage. Sanjay and I have funny fights over the smallest of things."

Karisma added, "On this show the couples have drawn references from their real life chemistry. And that makes it even more entertaining." Apart from Hans Baliye, Karisma will also been seen on Salman Khan's game show where she will feature along with Kareena.

When asked about the much-hyped KJo party where she crossed paths with Abhi-Ash, Karisma said, "Let's not talk birthday parties. We have a show to promote."

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to perform at IIFA Awards in Macau

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will perform at the Idea IIFA Awards 2009 to be held at the Venetian Macau.

The others performing at the event also include Sonam Kapoor who will be making her stage debut, while Kareena Kapoor will also put on a special performance. Read More

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Not all Pakistanis are terrorists: Nikita Anand

Actress Nikita Anand is extremely upset hearing talks about her Pakastani co-star Muhammar Rana being refused entry into India on the pretext of Mumbai terror attacks. Muhammar, who is a superstar in Pakistan, stars opposite Nikita in Partho Ghosh’s forthcoming film ‘Ek Second – Jo Zindagi Badal De’ along with the director’s favourites Jackie Shroff and Manisha Koirala. When the ex-Miss India heard the talks about Rana’s visa being denied, she promptly shot, “Not all Pakistanis are terrorists. Muhammar is a cute Pakistani and I want him in India for my premiere, no questions asked”. The actresses’ grouse is justified too. If performers such as Adnan Sami, Atif Aslam, Meera, Javed Khan and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan can freely perform in India and even be treated as ambassadors of cultural exchange, why should there be any discrimination for her co-star Muhammar Rana. Nikita, who made a successful debut as an actress in Prakash Jha’s Dil Dosti Etc opposite Shreyas Talpade and Imaad Shah, will also be seen in Nileish Malhotra’s ‘Monopoly’ where she plays a grey character similar to the one Eva Green played in the James Bond blockbuster ‘Casino Royale’.

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Saif and Deepika's secret Love Aaj Kal

Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone in what one may call a hush hush shoot shot the promotional song for their film Love Aaj Kal in Mumbai. A unit source revealed, “It was a four day shoot in Mehboob Studios in Bandra, Mumbai from 21st to 24th May. A huge set was been erected for that purpose. Both Saif n Deepika participated in it and it was more of a fun shoot as it was also more of a get together for the whole unit.” It is learnt that director Imtiaz Ali and producers Saif Ali Khan, Dinesh Vijan and Eros are so happy with the way the film has shaped up that they’ve decided to spare neither efforts nor money in its promotion. Love Aaj Kal is about love today and love as it used to happen in the past. While Saif in the present times plays a cool dude in the film, he enacts the role of a Sardarji in the portions which relate to the times gone by.

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I am not a nude or topless model

Salman Khan’s ‘special’ friend and Hollywood actress Claudia Ciesla is livid. And very rightly so! The Indian media has incorrectly ‘termed’ her a nude and a topless model. In an exclusive interview to a reporter, Claudia poured her heart out: “I had done just one shoot 4 years ago and that too for a very prestigious international publication. That was at the beginning of my career, and while I won’t say it was a mistake; I may add in hindsight that it was an indiscretion.” Expressing her anger, disgust and disappointment at being incorrectly termed a nude or topless model, Claudia while referring to certain reports in the Indian media said, “Unfortunately they never checked. They wrote what they read or just presumed things. I cannot explain to every journalist individually, but I humbly request the Indian media through this report to kindly get their facts right before ‘terming’ or ‘labeling’ someone. It’s a really tough world out there. It’s not easy to make it as a super model. It takes a lot of hard work, perseverance, determination and sacrifice – hours at the gym, diets, rehearsals – it’s not just cakewalk. Years of hard work to build a good reputation can be destroyed by just one irresponsible report.” “I am working hard to promote Indian ethnic fashion in Europe. I have modeled and showcased Bollywood designer Umair Zafar’s bridal collection all over Europe. But the media doesn’t seem to notice that. There are several good pix around wherein I am either modeling Indian outfits by Umair or showcasing traditional Indian wear. But that doesn’t make it to the front page, ” Claudia lamented, adding that one or two fake photos circulating around on the internet immediately make news. Bollywood’s Badshah Salman Khan had last week officially acknowledged German supermodel and Hollywood actress Claudia Ciesla as his "special friend" laying to rest all gossip regarding their ‘very special friendship’.

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Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif in 7 Days in Paris

Sanjay Gadhvi is all set to start his new film. This one will be produced by Studio 18 and star Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif, who've been teamed for the very first time. It's a romantic/comedy and is aptly titled 7 DAYS IN PARIS, since Paris happens to be one of the most romantic cities in the world. Sanjay plans to begin filming in June-end/July, "because I want to capture the summer in Europe, " he reveals, "It's a uniquely structured script, but I can't reveal much at this stage." Sanjay plans to wrap almost 85% of the film in Paris, while the remaining portions will be filmed in London and Mumbai. "The only film to be shot so extensively in Paris was AN EVENING IN PARIS. Of late, JHOOM BARABAR JHOOM, DON and LONDON DREAMS were filmed in Paris as well, but not extensively, " Sanjay adds. Watch this space for further updates!

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Priyanka Kothari set to sizzle again

Changing her name did not help Priyanka Kothari aka Nisha Kothari much. She was last seen in a tantalizing item number with Fardeen Khan in ‘Darling’. Her delayed release ‘Go’ went unnoticed and without creating any stir.

Now, it seems she is all set to impress everyone with her forthcoming flick ‘Agyaat’ where she plays the solo female lead. She also has a sizzling dance number in the film titled ‘Kiss Mix’.

“Yes, that’s my song in Agyaat. Don’t you like the sound of ‘Kiss Mix’? I find it quite cute actually; it is just one of it’s own kinds,” says Priyanka.

When the shooting of AGYAAT had come to a standstill, only a few scenes involving Priyanka were waiting to be shot. The earlier plans were to have only song to be picturised but later ‘Kiss Mix’ was added as an after thought.

“This is one song which has excited me so much after a very long time. And before you call it as an item or a promotional number, let me clear this at the very onset that ‘Kiss Mix’ would be very much a part of the film”, says Priyanka.

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