Priyanka prepares Barfee, No Agneepath shoot, so Priyanka prepares for Barfee

Priyanka Chopra was supposed to start shooting with Hrithik Roshan for "Agneepath", but at the last moment her shooting was cancelled. Rather than let her unused time go waste, she immediately got hold of her "Barfee" director Anurag Basu and began preparation for her part of the mentally challenged girl in the film.

"Yes, Priyanka's shooting for 'Agneepath' got cancelled. But it was only because the shooting with the other actors that was going on from earlier went on longer than expected. Priyanka immediately got in touch with Anurag Basu and took the time to prepare for her part," said Priyanka's business manager.

Being produced by Karan Johar, "Agneepath" is the remake of director Mukul Anand's 1990 film, which had Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role. Hrithik and Priyanka starrer is being directed by Karan Malhotra.
A source close to the actress said: "The last thing Priyanka's choc-a-block schedules can withstand are last-minute cancellations. Priyanka is very particular about her commitments and expects the same level of commitment from others. Any cancellation puts her off. And this was her first stint of 'Agneepath'. She was really looking forward to starting the shoot. But what to do? She took the cancellation in her stride."

But here's where Priyanka's enterprising spirit took over.

"Anurag was busy with other pre-production work. And tried to beg off. But Priyanka would hear none of it. She told Anurag this sudden space in her schedule was god-sent. She had not been able to prepare for 'Barfee' as much as she wanted to because of her tight schedules."

"Priyanka would hear none of Anurag's protestations. She just took over his time and insisted that they visit a couple of institutions for the mentally and physically challenged. She also got immersed in lengthy workshops and even convinced Ranbir Kapoor to join her. This week she and Anurag have been inseparable in giving authenticity to her character," said a source.

Like they say, one producer's loss is another filmmaker's gain.

Amitabh Bachchan not attending World Cup final, Big B not Attending World Cup Final, Big B tweets on Twitter that he not attended to World Cup Final

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he has no plans of witnessing the cricket World Cup final at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium April 2.

"Many media asking if I have booked tickets for the World Cup final...not true...news is false," Amitabh posted on his Twitter page.

It was reported that Amitabh and his son Abhishek, both sports enthusiasts, would be at the stadium during the final match.

SRK again active on Twitter

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is back on Twitter! After staying away from the micro-blogging site for over two months, the actor has returned with a bang.
"Back home after outdoor stints. Nice to be back to familiarity...and also with my familiar twitter friends. As promised a big HELLO!" Shah Rukh posted.

The actor says he is excited at the thought of releasing the teasers of his home production "Ra.One".

"Excited with thought of 'Ra.One' teaser 10 seconds tomorrow and 30 seconds from 24th on ESPN Star. Had promised will show here first. Will try," he added.

Shah Rukh is quite gung-ho about getting back to Twitter.

"Yes, nice to be back...like bad habits even you all our difficult to quit...so here's to a new round of bad habiting between u and me. Welcome back to late night sessions my friends. Love to u all," he added.

Preity back with her permed locks!

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta is once again sporting the permed hair look that she popularised in her 2001 film "Dil Chahta Hai".

For a long time, the bubbly beauty had been flaunting straight hair. But when Preity took up the role as the host of Colors' "Guinness World Records - Ab India Todega", she opted for the permed look.

"Preity loves to experiment and can carry off almost everything with style and panache. She has now permed her hair and it won't be too long before the trend catches on since she is a trendsetter in her own right. She has been receiving compliments and everyone is raving about her new look," said a source.

Boom won't be re-released: Katrina, Katrina says, Boom won't be released

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has refuted reports that her debut film Boom will be re-released in a DVD with never seen before intimate scenes involving her and co-star Gulshan Grover.

"That is not true. It is false information. The rights of the DVD are with Hindujas and it remains with them. They are not distributing or re-distributing it," said Katrina.

Recently, a distributor claimed to be re-release Boom with never seen before explicit footage featuring her and Grover in UK, USA and the Gulf region saying that the movie did not get its due when it released as it was ahead of its time.

Speculations were rife that Katrina's lip-locking scenes with Grover were chopped off from the film's initial DVD as her beau Salman Khan had compelled the makers to do away with the kissing portion.

Besides Grover and Katrina, Boom featured Amitabh Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Padma Lakshmi, Madhu Sapre and Zeenat Aman.

Directed by filmmaker Kaizad Gustad, the film sought to exhibit the glamour world's connection with the underworld. However, it failed miserably at the box-office.

With gossip mills abuzz that she would be part of Aditya Chopra's Dhoom 3 opposite actor Aamir Khan and Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine, the 26-year-old actress said, "These are all rumours that go around and speculate. I have no idea about the film offers."

"I am working on Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. Besides that there are no other films in hand," added Katrina, who is endorsing Lux's new variant 'Lux Fresh Splash'.

Amitabh, Jaya team up after 10 years for jewellery ad

Did you miss seeing Bollywood power couple Amitabh-Jaya together on screen? They have teamed up again after a decade, not for an film, but for a jewellery brand ad campaign.

"At Tanishq, the jewellery business of the Tata Group for their AV for endorsement. Jaya and I doing it together," Amitabh wrote on his blog bigb.bigadda.com.

The two will be seen together after Karan Johar's super successful family saga "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" in 2001 which also starred Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan Kareena Kapoor and Kajol.

Amitabh and Jaya are latest to join the list of celebrity couples coming together for endorsement. Their son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya teamed up for Lux soap comemrcials.

Other celebrity couple seen together are Ajay Devgn and Kajol in Whirlpool ads, Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan in D'decor and Saif Ali Khan and Kareena in Airtel ads.

Silk Smitha is easier than Indira Gandhi: Vidya Balan, Vidya Balan says silk smitha is easier than Indira Gandhi

These days when ever we hear of Silk Smitha, next moment we confirm it with film 'Dirty Picture' of Vidya Balan. The name of south seductress Silk is enough to generate the feeling of lust. Apparently many feel that it would be challenging for Vidya Balan to portray the character. When you ask Vidya Balan on same question, she has something different in mind.

"Never the less film is an ode to the life of sexy siren Vijaya Lakshmi better known later as Silk Smitha and her journey to stardom followed by mysterious death. What I feel is, playing the character of Indira Gandhi is hard than Silk Smitha. People know the mannerisms of Indira Gandhi and we can't go wrong. Same applies even for Amitabh Bachchan while Silk Smitha is going to be my personal interpretation than impersonation," says Vidya Balan on taking the sex symbol of South cinema.

Charmi's Big Break In Bollywood, Charmi kaur buddah, Amitabh Bachchan, Buddah, Puri Jagannath

Telugu actor Charmi Kaur will descend on Bollywood in none other than Amitabh Bachchan's company.

Not only is the veteran star playing lead in “Buddah: Hoga Tera Baap” (there's another story behind this name!), but his home banner AB Corp is also producing the film.

It is set to bring back AB in his most loved avatar, albeit with a tweak — as an angry ‘old' man.

As for Charmi, Amitabh says he's never met her, but trusts the judgment of his director Puri Jagannath.

Actor Goga Kapoor passes away, Goga Kapoor passes away

Actor Goga Kapoor one of the most popular villains of Bollywood passed away on Thursday morning. He was 70

Actor Gajendra Chauhan said, " He was ailing for nearly six months. It was a natural death. He leaves behind his wife and three daughters. His youngest daughter Payal is an actor. He was one of the most active committee member of Cine Artistes Association."

Goga started his career by working in English plays including one with Amitabh Bachchan while the latter got a break in films earlier, the Goga got his first break with Jwala in 1971. He acted in over 120 films. His most popular role was as Dinkar Rao in Agneepath. Some of his other films were Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. Pathar Ke Phool , Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, Shahenshah, Phool Aur Kante and Run.

Big B to shoot docu interview for Cannes

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan is all set to shoot a documentary interview for Cannes on Indian cinema on Thursday.

“Good morning ! Dearest Extended family of my Twitter -TwFmXt ..!! Getting set now for a docu interview for Cannes on Indian Cinema !” Big B tweeted to his fans.

He also informed in his twitter profile that eminent directors like Shekhar Kapoor and Rakesh Mehera are part if this project.

“Rakeysh Mehra and Shekhar Kapoor here for the docu.. will shoot with them and then more preparations for the recital tomorrow !!” he said.

Would like to be a journalist in the next life: Amitabh

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan said that he would like to become a journalist in his next life.

"It is not possible in this life, but in my next life I would like to become a journalist," said Bachchan, who is currently shooting for Prakash Jha's film, Aarakshan (reservations) in Bhopal.

When asked what he thought of reservations per se, the 68-year-old actor said he simply mouths the lines provided by the director, and didn't have any personal opinion on the issue.

Praising Bhopal, which happens to be his 'sasural' (in-laws' place), he said that people here were very nice and cooperative.

Director Jha said the film was an effort to show how reservations benefit the weaker sections of the society.

Warren Beatty in awe of Big B?

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan finds it hard to believe that American actor Warren Beatty knows him, respects him and is in awe of him.

The "Bonnie and Clyde" actor met Abhishek Bachchan at a store in Los Angeles, and while the father and son were talking online, he revealed the news to the 68-year-old actor.

"Abhishek informs of his meeting with Warren Beatty at a store in LA, his knowledge and respect for me and my films and his wonder at me still working. Warren Beatty?? Indian Films?? Knows about Amitabh Bachchan and is in ‘awe' ???!!!(sic)," Big B posted on his blog bigb.bigadda.com Friday.

"Hmmm … some things not right here!! And he actually asked for Abhishek from the store owner because he knew he was my son !! This is getting weird !! I mean … how would... you know... how does he ... its not possible …you mean he actually (sic)," he added.

Big B used to be a gate crasher

He might be flying in private jets or executive class with a lot of attention, but there was time when Bollywood's megastar Amitabh Bachchan used to gatecrash at weddings or travel in trains without a ticket.

Big B is in Bhopal shooting for Aarakshan and it seems he is getting nostalgic about his college days.

'We were talking on set about college and university days and how in the hostel, when food was scarce or our pockets had run dry, we would find novel ways of feeding ourselves at times. Look for a wedding, borrow an ill-fitting suit from an affluent colleague and gatecrash the 'baraat' as guests and feed ourselves to our limits best, posing as 'men from the boy's side',' he posted on his blog Bigb.bigadda.com.

'They are the ones that get the most looked after!! They were mad days of our youth and when you look back on them you wonder how on earth did we ever pull those utterly stupid pranks and succeed,' he added.

The 68-year-old megastar, who studied at Allahabad's Jnana Prabodhini and Boys' High School (BHS) followed by Nainital's Sherwood College, before graduating from Delhi University's Kirori Mal College, remembered how he and his friends would board a train without tickets because they didn't have enough money.

'Like paying a visit to our Alma Mater, Sherwood College the very next year of passing out, spending Founder's Week there among colleagues and then finding ourselves out of money, not sufficient to buy back a train ticket to Delhi. So what do you do? You get on to the train from Kathgodam in any case, just as it's pulling out of the station so no one can stop you, cling on to the doors and spend the rest of the journey on the steps outside of the moving compartment until some kind-hearted ticket holder takes pity on your condition and pulls you in to share his berth with you,' he posted.

Big B and Hema Malini to co-star in 'Buddha'

Hema and Amitabh Bachchan to be seen as spouses yet again in upcoming flick, Raveena to play Big B's love interest Hema Malini and Amitabh Bachchan will be paired yet again in Pokkiri director Puri Jagannath's B-Town debut, Buddha. The jodi first began their successful run with Satte Pe Satta.

Their last flick as screen spouses was Ravi Chopra's Baabul (2006). Interestingly their latest flick, a Viacom18 Motion Pictures and AB Corp. co-production, will also feature another leading lady, Raveena Tandon.

While Malini will be seen as Bachchan's wife, Tandon will play his love interest in the film. Both women have significant roles A reliable source adds, "Tabu and Juhi Chawla were in the running as well."

While Hema confirms, "I am very happy", Raveena retorts, "Nothing is final yet." The medium budget flick goes on floors in March.