It was fun shooting for Shaitan

Model turned actress Kirti Kulhari's debut was as the girl next door in Khichdi The Movie. Quite different from her next movie, Shaitan, where she has a rather daring kissing scene with female co-star Kalki Koechlin.

Kirti talks to Patcy N about her role in the film and the opposition she initially had to face from her family.

Tell us something about yourself. How did you get into films?

I belong to Pilani in Rajasthan. My dad is in the Indian Navy, a Commander, still serving. I went to school in Kendra Vidyalayas in different places because my dad was posted at different places. I did my BMS from Bhavan's College in Mumbai and a post-graduate diploma in journalism and mass communication.

When I was in college I got a few offers, but I was too young and immature so I thought I would complete my studies and then get into movies as a profession. I finished my studies and four years ago I got into this. I have done around 30 ads like Nivea Visage, Taj Mahal tea with Saif, Vaseline body lotion, Kaya, ICICI, Close-up, Travelguru, Videocon, to name some. Ads were just a way to get into films.

I also did a one-month theatre workshop with the Yatri group. I have acted in three of their plays and spent one year doing theatre. People knew me from my ads and I got a call to audition for Khichdi.

Likewise for Shaitan, Bejoy called me through a friend's reference. I gave two auditions, one was a solo and the other was with Kalki.

Rahul, Dimpy in Mumbai

Minissha is Little Miss Sunshine

After a rather lukewarm appearance at the Cannes Film Festival and the whole customs fiasco, things are looking up for Minissha Lamba.

The music release of her new film Bheja Fry took place at Tryst -- a lounge in Phoenix Mills, South Mumbai.

Dressed in a metallic hue all over, Minissha looks bright as sunshine.

Prachi Desai and Emraan hashmi together again

After Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, Prachi Desai and Emraan Hashmi are all set to fire up the screen again in Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt's next, Informer.

However, a source reveals that for this project PD will have to turn her sex quotient a notch higher than before.

While the Bhatts and the film's co-producers Fox Star, refrained to comment until the formal announcement, the source informs that a lot is going into making a sexy seductress our of her.

She will apparently, go through an immense image makeover, the source adds.

"The seeds of her transformation were planted in OUATIM, where she moved out of her comfort zone and did love-making sequences with Emraan.

Now, with him as her co-star again, she will completely discard her sedate coy desi miss-won't-kiss image and emerge as the new femme-fatale in tinsel town."

The actress, who is said to have a no-kiss clause in her contracts, had made it clear to the producers that she wouldn't kiss Emraan in the Ajay Devgn-starrer in 2010.

She has also refused to kiss John Abraham in Shrishti Arya's next. Informer is a suspense-thriller that will be directed by Kunal Deshmukh.

Mallika makes a sexy Jalebi

Mallika Sherawat's list of item numbers is running long and deep. Her next sizzling act Jalebi Bai from Reliance Pictures and Maruti International's Double Dhamaal is one of the most awaited songs of 2011 and the trailers are going to hit channels later this week.

News is that Mallika is looking her sultry best and is all set to tempt you just as a freshly made hot jalebis! Sources from the sets confirm that the entire unit had a blast shooting for this particular song as the director Indra Kumar would call for as much as 25 kilos of Jalebis daily for the entire unit to feast on.

Now Sanju Baba to play Baba Ramdev

Mani Shankar, who is very close to Baba Ramdev, is so galvanised by the yoga guru's fast-unto-death (apparently, to countermand corruption) that he has decided to make a film on him.

The movie that will also include the Saturday-night incident when his fast at the Ramlila grounds in Delhi was disrupted, will be entitled Baba.

Mani is now closely monitoring Ramdev's movements in the Capital so that the filmmaker, who believes that research is the core of every story, can gather first hand information for his movie.

The director, who's previous outing Knock Out was based on money stored away in foreign accounts by politicians and the crusade to get it back, says, "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of KO.

Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians from Baba Ramdev's perspective."

Now Kiran Rao turns song director

Rahul Khanna at ‘Shaitan’ Special Screening

‘Bheja Fry 2’ Audio Unveiled

Hrithik, Farhan and Abhay to sing together for their senorita

B-town hunks  Hrithik, Farhan and Abhay will be displaying their talent for music on Saturday night when the trio of 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' will be informatively launching their music video along with a Live Music Concert where they will sing their song live.

For the first time, the three heart throbs - Hrithik, Farhan and Abhay will be seen singing live and jamming with the audiences on Saturday, 11th June, 2011 at a mall.

Close sources reveal that this live performance by three boys will definitely be something to watch out for and the music director, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will also be present.

Abhay was heard saying "I was asked to sing for the song and they told me that don't worry technology will take care of your voice and make it sound good. So i agreed to sing. I didn't practice the song, just got the lyrics and started singing."

This will be the first time that the three studs Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol will sing their song 'Senorita' at the concert which they have been rehearsing for in the midst of their hectic schedule.

Ritesh Sidhwani, producer confirms, "Yes we are planning an innovative event on Saturday, where all three boys will sign live."

The movie is about these three friends who take off for a bachelor trip and how their lives undergo a major change after that. The film releases on 15th July, 2011B-town hunks  Hrithik, Farhan and Abhay will be displaying their talent for music on Saturday night when the trio of 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' will be informatively launching their music video along with a Live Music Concert where they will sing their song live.

For the first time, the three heart throbs - Hrithik, Farhan and Abhay will be seen singing live and jamming with the audiences on Saturday, 11th June, 2011 at a mall.

Close sources reveal that this live performance by three boys will definitely be something to watch out for and the music director, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will also be present.

Abhay was heard saying "I was asked to sing for the song and they told me that don't worry technology will take care of your voice and make it sound good. So i agreed to sing. I didn't practice the song, just got the lyrics and started singing."

This will be the first time that the three studs Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol will sing their song 'Senorita' at the concert which they have been rehearsing for in the midst of their hectic schedule.

Ritesh Sidhwani, producer confirms, "Yes we are planning an innovative event on Saturday, where all three boys will sign live."

The movie is about these three friends who take off for a bachelor trip and how their lives undergo a major change after that. The film releases on 15th July, 2011

Sexy Katrina does it again

Boy!! She has the looks and the luscious lass has confirmed it again this year. The London beauty in her Bollywood duty Katrina Kaif has yet again topped the list of the Sexiest Women 2011 conducted by the world's largest men's lifestyle magazine - FHM.

We all know that Kats is red hot amongst many and even bollywood most eligible bachelors are running for her (you know whom we are talking about).

But to continue to remain delicious and consistently have men go weak on their knees is no mean achievement.

Kabeer Sharma, Executive Editor of FHM India says "We'd love to say 2011 was a close contest...only Sheila made sure it was far from. A feat that becomes even more significant because no woman in the world across all 28 editions of FHM has ever won the Sexiest Woman in the World title three times in the last 17 years that we've been making the list. Her average is higher than Sachin Tendulkar's and she replaces Deepika Padukone who won the crown in 2010,"

The FHM 100 Sexiest Women poll is based entirely on online polls and SMS with a whopping number of over 35,000 entries being cast this year.

Katrina Kaif has previously been voted the Sexiest Woman in the World by FHM India in 2008 and 2009.

This year the tall and beautiful is back in the reckoning.

All the best Kats.. Keep it up we say

Mallika Sherawat sweet jalebi is a doble dhamaal

Mallika Sherawat's sizzling dance number 'Jalebi Bai' from Reliance Pictures and Maruti International's 'Double Dhamaal' is one of the most awaited songs of 2011 and the trailers are going to hit channels later this week...

News is that Mallika is looking her sultry best and is all set to tempt you just as a freshly made hot Jalebis!Sources from the sets confirm that the entire unit had a blast shooting for this particular song as the director Indra Kumar would call for as much as 25 kilos of Jalebis daily for the entire unit to feast on!

In fact, on the last day of shoot all the unit members including choreographer Ganesh Acharya had a party of sorts with everyone, including the diet conscious Mallika Sherawat who fed director Indra Kumar hot hot jalebis and gorging on them herself!

Says Director Indra Kumar, "The item song was shot at Mehboob studios...and the mood was so festive and celebratory, that we decided to have sweets everyday in honour of the song! We ordered around 25 kilos of sweets for the entire unit and since sweets are always associated with celebrations, the entire mood of the crew used to be very upbeat...the song promos will be up by this weekend, and we are sure it will be a huge talking point! Mallika has outdone herself as Jalebi bai"

Well pictures speak for themselves....meanwhile, grab a box of jalebis from your nearest sweet shop and enjoy the item number on your TV screens soon!

Double Dhamaal releases across theatres on June 24th.

Abhishek is not so cool

Abhishek Bachchan might be considered to be one of the most cool-headed guys in town, but lately the actor showed the media not-so-cool side of his. Now, hear the story.

According to reliable sources, at the launch of the DVD event of his last film (damp squib) DUM MAARO DUM, Abhishek was miffed by a few questions and the actor made no efforts to hide that fuming expression.

Akshay Kumar flags off HOUSEFULL 2 with a parachute stunt

If there's one space that Bollywood Superstar Akshay Kumar remains undefeated in its hardcore action.

His forthcoming film Sajid Nadiadwala's HOUSEFULL 2 will see him parachute onto the sets located in a residential suburb on the outskirts of London, flagging off the sequel of the 2010 blockbuster.

Says an excited Sajid Khan, "Akshay has never done anything like this before and he's really excited.

Nobody wanted to produce SHAITAN

Anurag Kashyap's SHAITAN which is releasing this Friday, is easily one of the highly anticipated films. But its journey wasn't a piece of cake, says Bejoy Nambiar, the debutant director.

Says the filmmaker, "Nobody wanted to produce SHAITAN. It was a long process. Initially, it was supposed to be an English film set in Mumbai. But the producer backed out and I made it into a Hindi film. I pitched it to every producer and every production house, but only faced rejection."

Bhindi Bazaar actress warns mom about bold scenes

Lucknow girl Vedita Pratap Singh, who has shot two bold scenes in her debut film Bhindi Bazaar Inc., says nothing is imposed upon the actors and that she has already warned her mother about the lovemaking sequences.

"I warned my mother about the scenes and have already told her so that she doesn't get shocked (on seeing them). But my mother was like, 'It's okay, I understand this is your profession. But maintain your dignity and respect.' I know I have to do that and I'm careful about that," the 24-year-old, whose parents were not comfortable with her joining movies, said.

She says she will never compromise to step up the ladder. "I have struggled till now and I will not compromise. My self-respect is important to me. If two years down the line, I feel that I am not getting the kind of roles I want, I can always go to television."

HC issues notice to Salman, Bazmi on 'Ready'

The Allahabad High Court today issued notices to Salman Khan and Anees Bazmi, the hero and director of the recently released film Ready, besides the Central Film Certification Board on a PIL seeking stay on public exhibition of the movie.

A vacation division bench of Lucknow comprising Justices Devi Prasad Singh and Justice Rajiv Sharma also directed them to file reply within three weeks.

The court directed that rejoinder may be filed within two weeks thereafter by the petitioner.

Hrithik, Farhan, Abhay to croon live

Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol, who feature in the forthcoming film Zindagi Na Milegi Doba, are set to sing the song Senorita live at the music launch of the movie. They plan to launch the music video along with a live concert on 11th June at a suburban mall.

For the first time, the three actors will be seen singing live and jamming with the audiences. Music directors Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will also be present there. All three actors are seen tap dancing for this particular number in the movie.

"We are planning an innovative event on Saturday, where all three boys will sing live," Ritesh Sidhwani, the producer of the film said in a statement.