Sneak Peek: Who's calling Kareena at 4 am?

Kareena Kapoor remained glued to her cell phone when not shooting for Reema Kagti's untitled film along with Aamir Khan. Bebo can't do without her mobile and she is constantly either messaging or calling people.

This picture was taken over the weekend during the shoot at Lower Parel at 4 am. Wonder who she was messaging at that unearthly hour? Exchanging lovey-dovey messages with beau Saif Ali Khan, perhaps?

PSST... Cell phones have been banned on the sets of Kagti's film as the big names associated with the project (especially Aamir!) don't want any pictures of the shoot and look to be leaked out. Guess the stars are exception to the rule!

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Shah Rukh vs Salman at Filmistan once again

Like petulant kids who still hold grudges, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan completely avoid each other despite shooting not more than a few hundred meters apart

There was a palpable tension in the air yesterday evening at Filmistan Studios in Goregaon. Friends-turned-foes Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan were there shooting for their respective projects.

Nothing happened. The units on both sets expected a confrontation that never took place. The warring actors kept to their vans.

Says a source, "Salman has been shooting for Atul and Alvira Agnihotri's Bodyguard for the last few days in Filmistan on the the third floor. SRK began shooting on the first floor.

Sallu was shooting a crucial scene and so SRK's entry had everyone on the Bodyguard sets on tenterhooks."

It's a known fact that the two actors haven't made their peace since a feud that began at Katrina Kaif's birthday party three years ago.

Adds the source, "It was all fun for the Bodyguard unit and the shoot was moving along smoothly. SRK's visit made them go into a tense huddle though shooting continued as normally as before. No-one knew how Salman would react to his dushman being in the vicinity."

While it is known that Sallu's sisters-in-law, Seema and Malaika are still friends with SRK, it is lesser known that Atul and Alvira are very close to King Khan too.

"Atul and SRK's friendship goes way back. It was expected that Shah Rukh would drop in to meet Atul on the sets, " notes the source.

That didn't happen. "SRK would leave his van and just go to the studio and shoot as would Salman, who is otherwise known to sit outside his van chatting with his friends and people who drop in to meet him.

The Bodyguard unit finally heaved a sigh of relief after Shah Rukh left around midnight."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Posted in: Bollywood News,Salman Khan,Shahrukh Khan,SRK

I'm not angry with Ash: Dutt

The actor livid on rumour mongers who are out to create rift between the Bachchans and him, says he can wait till the actress decides on dates

Sanjay Dutt is an actor who doesn't talk much but when he does, he roars! Dutt is apparently perturbed with people, who are trying to create a rift between the Bachchans and him. And he is making no effort to hide his displeasure about that.

A source close to Dutt said, "Sanju is very upset with people spreading rumours about him being upset with Aishwarya.

Sanjay Dutt claims that some people are trying to create problems between the Bachchans and him when everything is fine between them

There have been talks in the industry that Sanju is angry with Aishwarya because she has kept his home production Satta Pe Satta (directed by Soham Shah) on hold as the actress is dithering about her dates.

"Sanju feels that some people with vested interests are trying to create misunderstanding between the Bachchans and him.

Aishwarya has been the only actress approached till now for Satte Pe Satta and Sanju is prepared to wait till she decides on dates. In the meantime Sanjay Dutt Productions (SDP) will go ahead with its other projects."

A visibly agitated Dutt said, "The rumours about me being upset with Aishwarya are rubbish! I am upset with people who are spreading such rumours instead. The Bachchans are like my family. I can never be upset with them.

"We all know that filmmaking is a time-taking process. Everything takes time and happens in its due course.

Ash has told me that she needs some time and we at SDP are prepared to wait till eternity for her. It will be a pleasure working with Ash, if she agrees to do Satte Pe Satta."

The source adds that Dutt has always been very close to the Bachchan family. "In fact Sanjay and his wife Manaayata were one of the few actors invited to Abhishek and Aishwarya's wedding."

The last time Dutt and Aishwarya had worked together was in David Dhawan's Hum Kissi Se Kum Nahi along with Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn.

Dutt's Satte Pe Satta is said to be a remake of Raj N Sippy's Satte Pe Satta (1982) and is the story of seven brothers living on a large farmhouse.

Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini were the main leads in the original film. In the remake, Dutt will play Bachchan's part while Aishwarya is supposed to essay Hema's role.

Courtesy: Mid-day.com

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Sonam and Anil's Family matters

Anil Kapoor and daughter Sonam to act together in Bazmee's new film

It has finally happened. What Rakeysh Mehra failed to do (in Delhi 6), Anees Bazmee is almost set to manage. Bazmee is planning to cast Anil and his daughter Sonam Kapoor together in a film.

According to sources, Bazmee has his heart set on an emotional father-daughter drama. He has been working on a script for two years. The problem, though has been to find a way to make the plot exciting and free of the cliches associated with dramas.

When contacted, Bazmee was surprised to hear we had caught wind of the news. "I wanted to surprise Anil and Sonam with this script. How did you know about it? "I've been doing an unbroken chain of comedies and I want to explore the other, more sober side, " he says.

He says he was inspired to write the script after seeing the bond between Sonam and her father. "I've been Anil's close family friend for decades. And every time I see the two together, I feel such warmth. I have always wondered how their bond will reflect on screen."

According to Bazmee, the film will recreate the charm of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Anupama. "I haven't seen a good father- daughter film since Anupama. Even today I recall how the late Tarun Bose and Sharmila Tagore played the roles. I want to recreate that magic with Anil and Sonam Kapoor."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Ranbir's lucky escape

Snowmobile accident on the sets of 'Rockstar' could have been serious

Ranbir Kapoor is a lucky man - he recently escaped what could have been a very serious accident on the sets of Imtiaz Ali's 'Rockstar'. Here's what went down as the team shot a scene in the snow at Pahalgam.

It was just a regular scene, not a stunt, that was being shot with Ranbir riding a snowmobile on a snow-covered road. Suddenly, because of the tricky conditions, RK Jr's snowmobile collided with a barrier on the side of the road.

Obviously, the unit was shocked at what happened. Fortunately, the barrier didn't break and Ranbir was safe. He wasn't really hurt either, just shaken.

Apparently, Imtiaz Ali thought of halting the shoot for the day but Ranbir decided to go ahead with the scene as he had to get back to Mumbai for another shoot.

Courtesy: Masala.com

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What's cooking: Shahid Kapoor spotted with VJ Bani

Shahid Kapoor with VJ Bani at a Bandra nighstpot a few nights ago.

The two walked in together around midnight and were seen chilling till the wee hours.

When a fan asked the actor for a snapshot, Bani smartly moved aside so as not to be shot along with him.

Just a friendly outing or more than that? Watch this space!

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Brother Aarya objects to Pratik & Abhishek's friendship

A bitchy actress called to say that ever since Aarya Babbar took strong exception to Pratik befriending Abhishek Bachchan and calling him his elder bro, Smita Patil's son is all out to prove home the point even further.

During the promotions of a film they are acting together Pratik was seen not just walking in with Junior AB, but also stuck to his side throughout the event.

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I'm ready to go nude at any place and time of team India's choosing: Poonam Pandey

She may or may not get to strip for the Men in Blue, but young model Poonam Pandey has sure got a lot of media attention as well as lucrative offers from international magazines that want her to pose naked.

The aspiring actress, who has grabbed headlines for stating that she will bare all if Team India wins the World Cup, has been flooded with offers from foreign glossies. But she has rejected them saying she will strip only for the Indian team.

"So far she is flooded with many offers from India and world wide. Right from Indian reality shows to international magazines.

More than that, she got a huge half million dollar offer from an international magazine to pose nude for their cover, but she rejected it as the act to go nude was only meant for team India to get home the World Cup and not to make fame and money. She is on cloud nine as India won the cup, " said Poonam's manager Vipin M.

The 19-year-old was one of the top eight contestants of Gladrags' model hunt contest last year.

According to Vipin, the model has been getting threatening calls from moral police and she is avoiding taking calls or talking to anybody in person unless she gets an approval from BCCI.

Poonam made her controversial offer on Twitter just before the semifinal in Mohali.

But later she made a statement saying she would only do so if BCCI permits. On Friday she sent an official letter to the board, saying going naked for the team would have a "therapeutic" effect on Team India and help them win.

In the letter, she wrote: "..I want India to win the Cricket World Cup 2011 and am willing to go the extra mile to do anything so that India wins the World Cup. I am ready and willing at any place and time of the Indian teams choosing to go in the nude to boost their sporting spirit to perform better.

She also cited "many studies conducted by various universities abroad which confirms and infers that such performances/expectations boost and inspire people to perform better in any field, be it sports or otherwise. Even medical books on psychology and psychiatry confirms this".

The model made a "humble request" to be allowed to "perform in the privacy of the Indian cricket team's dressing room or any other place of your choosing". She suggested "a foreign land like Paris in France, so that the Laws of India - if a hindrance, shall not apply".

It would act like a "private therapeutic performance with a psychologist's presence" and "cannot be an offence under any law for the time being in force if the team members have no objection and the BCCI gives the go ahead".

Here's the full text of Poonam Pandey's exclusive letter to BCCI requesting permission

The Board of Governors/ Manager

The BCCI

Dear Sir,

I write to you as a great fan of Cricket and above all a patriotic Indian.

I want India to win the Cricket World Cup 2011 and am willing to go the extra mile to do anything so that India wins the World Cup. I am a model and actress and have decided to do what I can for India !!

I have already expressed my desire to further motivate the Indian Cricket team to perform better and lift the World Cup.

I am ready and willing at any place and time of the Indian teams choosing to go in the nude to boost their sporting spirit to perform better.

This I say seriously, as there are many studies conducted by various Universities abroad which confirms and infers that such performances/expectations boost and inspire people to perform better in any field, be it sports or otherwise. Even medical books on psychology and psychiatry confirms this.

You will appreciate that India has been longing for a World Cup ever since.

Cricket today is a religion in India. Should India lose the World Cup it would demoralize hundreds of crores of Indians and people may react violently in some places too.

It is therefore my humble request to you to allow me to perform in the privacy of the Indian Cricket teams Dressing room or any other place of your choosing. (YOU MAY ALSO CHOOSE A FOREIGN LAND LIKE PARIS IN FRANCE ,SO THAT THE LAWS OF INDIA -IF A HINDRANCE , SHALL NOT APPLY)

This shall be a private therapeutic performance –with a psychologist’s presence and hence cannot be an offence under any law for the time being in force if the team members have no objection and the BCCI gives the go ahead.

Only appearing in the nude in Public is an offence but in private with consenting adults for a purpose therapeutic is no offence. Even a contract for the same can be drawn up and should not be in violation of the Indian Contract Act as it is not opposed to public policy or morality. Besides the BCCI is not a Government body and can enter in to such a contract.

Should such a contract be needed to be drawn you can approach my lawyer , Advocate Prashant Uchil on 022-32639020 to discuss modalities and the same shall be signed by me without any hesitation to protect the institution (BCCI) and indemnify it .

Looking forward to your assistance to make Team India win the World Cup 2011 !!

Warm Regards,

Poonam Pandey

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Priyanka has no time for Mani Ratnam

Priyanka Chopra can't find the time to meet the director!

Mani Ratnam may be on the wishlist of several B-Town stars. But busy actress Priyanka Chopra has no time for him.

Busy gal

The actress has been shooting round-the-clock for two films Karan Johar's Agneepath and Anurag Basu's

Burfi.

Going Tamil

Apparently, the Raavan director plans to cast her in Veerudu, a Tamil period flick.

A source confirms that Mani's people want to meet PC, but she's unable to commit because of time constraints.

Doing justice

The source offers details, "Ratnam's period film is set in 1500 BC and he feels that the Saat Khoon Maaf actress would be able to do justice to the character."

A source close to Priyanka confirms that she's quite kicked about the offer. "She plans to meet to him personally as soon as possible. This would be her first Tamil film, and it's believed to have a huge budget allocated to build huge sets and also use some exciting SFX."

The project will also feature south actors Vijay, Mahesh Babu and Arya and Anushka Shetty.

Hope it is not the fate of Ratnam's last offering Raavan that is making PC not find time for the veteran director.

ABOUT VEERUDU

The film is based on a Tamil novel Ponniyin Selvan and tells the story of the courageous warrior Vallavarayan Vandiyatheyan and King Aditha Karikalan which will be played by Vijay and Mahesh Babu. Anushka will play Vijay and Mahesh Babu's younger sister.

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I love you, Sussanne!

This was not said by Hrithik Roshan to his wife at his upcoming dance show. But by a contestant from Kolkata!

A Kolkata resident made a rather unconventional request of the judges during the recent auditions for Just Dance.

He said he was there only to meet Sussanne Roshan. The contestant further added that he loved her!

Incidentally, her husband Hrithik judges the show.

Just for her

Says an insider, "Sunil Chaudhury of Kolkata is in love with Duggu's wife Sussanne and auditioned, hoping to meet her. Farah called up the star wife and made her talk to Sunil." On hearing this, Hrithik was amused to no end.

There's a reason!

Sunil apparently told the judges in attendance Farah Khan and Vaibhavi Merchant: "Sussanne mein bhi kuch baat hain na, aakhir Hrithik ne unse shaadi kari."

Only fan

Farah says, "We shot in a huge auditorium at Science City in Kolkata. More than 3,000 people turned up. Sunil was the only fan of Duggu's wife."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Always Kabhi Kabhi: When Shah Rukh became teacher

SRK gave acting lessons to a bunch of budding actors working in his next home production

King Khan would often turn teacher and teach acting to the young actors who star in his home production Always Kabhi Kabhi (AKK) which is being directed by Roshan Abbas.

Narrating his experience, Roshan said, "When I would narrate scenes, Shah Rukh would hear them and start enacting the scene.

It was a treat to see him play out the scenes himself. He would interpret and change lines, which helped get the right emotions. We often rewrote the scenes after watching him act, as he would say things that we had written in a paragraph, in just a look."

Creative freedom

Roshan added that in spite of his busy schedule, SRK was actively involved during the shooting of the film. "Shah Rukh saw bits of the shoot after every schedule and made suggestions.

Shah Rukh's inputs started with the language, as kids today speak very differently.

He encouraged us to talk to teens and shared his experiences. Besides, his inputs in music were invaluable. However, he let me have a free hand when it came to creativity."

Buzz is that Roshan had written the play Grafitti from which Always Kabhi Kabhi has been adapted.

Roshan said, "Graffiti was about kids passing out from school in 1999 while AKK is set in 2010. While the emotions remain the same, the language and mediums of communication have changed."

Though Shah Rukh has produced the film, he didn't act in it not even a guest appearance. Roshan said, "Our leads are four teens with a few teachers and parents forming the other people they play off against.

No role was big enough for Shah Rukh to play and I wouldn't waste him in a cameo. His inputs and support is what we needed and you will see his touch in the promos."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Siddharth makes fun of Karan Johar, apologises

Actor makes fun of Karan Johar, later apologises

Karan Johar and south actor Siddharth got into a verbal volley of words on Twitter on Wednesday night.

The argument started when a fan of the Rang De Basanti star posted a comment saying, "You look so much like Karan Johar!", to which the director replied, "Didn't know I looked that bad Sid! Apologies!."

Eventually Sid tried to put humour in the situation and said, "Ha! Ha! Of course you don't. Welcome back Karan."

Even though it looks like friendly banter, a source close to KJo reveals the director didn't take it lightly. "Karan has stayed away from the micro-blogging site for a while.

It was shocking that Sid would say something like this on a public forum. He's always considered the actor a friend.

The comment was totally uncalled for."

Late in the night yesterday after we texted him, Siddharth posted an online apology saying, "Karan Johar is a very genuine, respectable filmmaker who I am very fond of and have enjoyed meeting and knowing.

He has always been a very helpful senior and friend. If a silly, unintended joke goes awry, let me just say I had absolutely no intent to hurt Karan or his many admirers.

That's all there is to be said! No more comments! Peace!."

KJo refused to comment, but the source insists the director was hurt and upset by Sid's tweets.

Gul, Chetan too

During the Indo-Pak match Chetan Bhagat tweeted, "If Gul Panag had married Umar Gul, would her name become Gul Gul?" The actress wasn't too pleased and replied, "Chetan Bhagat at least you are expected to be more original than that."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Ekta, Tusshar get into war of words

The siblings had a spat on Karan Johar's show after Ekta expressed displeasure at her brother's growing fondness for his co-star Radhika

Ekta and Tusshar Kapoor had a spat on Karan Johar's chat show Koffee With Karan over Tusshar's present lady love Radhika Apte.

The fiery sibling banter, which made Karan extremely curious about the girl in question, will be aired tomorrow

A source close to the family said, "Tension has been brewing in the Kapoor household ever since Tusshar came out about his 'close friendship' with his Shor In The City co-star.

However, Ekta couldn't keep her simmering emotions under check and it all came to light on Karan's couch."

The source added that the usually quiet Tusshar matched his sister's candidness and was seen giving it back to her, word for word.

How it started

"Tusshar was talking about his next release, including the chemistry he shares with Radhika.

Those who've seen the footage between Tusshar and Radhika in the Saibo track have been talking about by their chemistry, especially in a scene where he is unbuttoning her blouse," the source said.

However, it was in the rapid fire round that Ekta could not hide her displeasure at Tusshar's growing fondness for his co-star.

According to the source, when Tusshar was asked to rate his top five sexy actresses, he named Kareena, Priyanka and Katrina and then broke off to think.

"Ekta then named Radhika Apte to which Karan asked, 'Who is this Radhika' to which Ekta promptly replied, 'Exactly! Who is she?' That wasn't all. Ekta even spoke about her brother's bad taste in women to make it evident that she doesn't approve of his present lady love," added the source.

It's enough

"Ekta called Radhika 'horsey' beautiful. Tusshar, who had by then decided he had enough, rebuked her not to be rude. He was in no mood to take things lying down and said he didn't care for Ekta's approval," he added.

The banter on display was so fiery that it made Karan curious about the girl in question. He said he was looking forward to seeing the on screen chemistry between the two actors in the film. Ekta shot right back, 'I hope the chemistry stays on the screen only!'

The source said, "It was Ekta who finally decided to end the fight when she told Tusshar 'Let's not fight any more or you will beat me up again!' When they were younger, Tusshar would often beat up Ekta even as recent as 10 years ago. This too was narrated by Ekta on the show."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Posted in: Bollywood News,Ekta Kapoor,Karan Johar,Radhika Apte,Tusshar Kapoor

Saif-Kareena skip an interview with Sharmila and Soha

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor who were shooting in New Delhi for Agent Vinod were approached to appear for a channel interview along with Sharmila Tagore and Soha Ali Khan.

Saif's mom and sis were promoting their film Life Goes On.

Though they appeared keen initially, later the couple were not to be seen.

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Posted in: Bollywood News,Kareena Kapoor,Saif Ali Khan,Sharmila Tagore,Soha Ali Khan

Gul Panag and Chetan Bhagat clash on Twitter

Even as India and Pakistan fought it out in the cricket grounds of Mohali, social networking site Twitter was abuzz about another clash, the one between actress Gul Panag and author Chetan Bhagat.

It began with the 'Two States' writer cracking a joke about Panag's name, tweeting, "If gulpanag had married umar gul (Pakistani cricketer), wud her name become gul gul? (sic)."

Panag, who recently married childhood friend, Rishi Attari, a pilot, shot back saying, "At least you are expected to be more original than that." She then re-tweeted a comment made by one of her followers who wrote to Bhagat, "Such an old and boring joke!"

Bhagat was then bombarded by a series of comments about his joke, with one writing, "match dekh lo bhai sahab. gul memsahab happily married hain ab (Watch the match, Gul is happily married now)."

The 'Turning 30' who has been keeping her fans updated about her honeymoon, married Attari on March 12 in a traditional Gurudwara ceremony. The couple had then rode to their reception in a bike, with Panag sitting in a sidecar.

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Shiney held guilty, gets 7 years of jail for raping maid

Shiney sentenced to seven years in jail

Shiney Ahuja has been convicted of raping his maid and has been sentenced to seven years rigorous imprisonment. The verdict was delivered by the fast-track sessions court in Sewri yesterday.

An eyewitness says the actor broke down when he heard the verdict. Shiney can appeal in the High Court. He was accompanied by his wife Anupam in the court.

WHAT THEY SAY...

Most of Shiney Ahuja's co-stars and directors preferred not to comment about the actor's sentence. While they refrained from saying anything, a few put forth their thoughts

Mahesh Bhatt (Shiney acted in his productions like Gangster and Woh Lamhe): "His worst nightmare seems to be coming true. When it was alleged that he might have done it, there was a divided house.

Some thought maybe he was framed and he may come out clean. Alas! It has not happened despite the maid retracting her statement.

It's a moment of grief for everyone close to him. This verdict seems to change the notion that vulnerable and poor people don't get justice in India.

It is said that the maid was influenced to retract her statement. At the same time, let's be fair to Shiney.

We should not judge him till the time he moves to higher court. A lot of times, the verdicts have been changed."

Chitrangada Singh (acted with Shiney in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow): "I only feel that the law is just as harsh and quick for the Kalamadis and Mayawatis of this country. Hope it's not an exceptional decision."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Salman takes Bandra slum fire victim under his wings

Buzz is that Salman Khan has taken a 12-year-old named Atif under his wings. The boy is a victim of the Bandra slum fire. Known to keep his charity acts private, Sallu hasn't talked about it to anyone. Only his family and close friends know. Apart from taking care of his expenses, Atif's education and overall well-being is also being looked after. It is all about Being Human!

Salman Khan wore the same T-shirt bearing religious symbols (but in a different colour!) at his cricket bash on Wednesday. He wore a white one to Nikhil Dwivedi's wedding reception on Monday. Wonder in how many more hues he has the same T-shirt!

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Posted in: Bollywood News,Salman Khan

Kareena to launch a signature collection of clutches

Kareena Kapoor is all set to launch a range of clutch bags. The collection will be called Bebo, after her nickname.

Says a source, "Kareena was recently appointed brand ambassador for a range of handbags. The company observed that their sales shot up after she began endorsing the product.

They were so happy that they came up with the idea of having a limited edition clutch called Bebo!"

Currently the actress is in talks regarding the bag line.

Work in progress

Says a source, "There are many aspects to be looked into including the selling and marketing as well as Kareena's involvement including her remuneration!

Saif Ali Khan's woman will be giving her personal design inputs. It will be a high-end collection in gold, silver, beige and black and will bear her signature Bebo.

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Dutts stung by Kangna's words

Kangna Ranaut is no longer a welcome guest at Sanjay Dutt residence

Kangna Ranaut and the Dutts have drifted apart. The actress has been telling friends that she doesn't consider Sanjay and Maanayata family.

A friend of the Dutts confirms, "Reports of her distancing herself from the couple have disturbed them. And whatever she is saying about them has come as a rude shock to them.

They won't be inviting her to their home anymore. In any case, she had never been as close to them as she claimed. It was always Ameesha Patel who was Maana's close friend."

The fact that the Dutts did not attend Kangna's birthday bash recently was a clear-cut message. The source reveals, "An extremely upset Kangna kept calling Maana till midnight."

The Dutts' friend adds that Maana helped the actress with everything from paying less for a flat in Bandra to arranging a trip for her.

Yet, Kangna hasn't even gone to meet Maanayata or her babies even once. She attends the Dutts' public functions as it suits her to be seen with them when the media is around.

Maanayata wasn't even invited to her Tanu Weds Manu trial. The first time they met in months was on the sets of Rascals recently."

Role calling

The friend feels that the actress grew close to them as she knew the actor was launching Sanjay Dutt Productions and wanted to star in his projects.

"She signed Rascals opposite Sanju and Ajay Devgn which led to more A-grade films in her kitty. She considers Rascals as her big ticket."

The Dutts and Kangna remained unavailable for comment.

The common link

Sanjay Dutt and Kangna Ranaut share the same business manager Dharam Oberoi (who's also CEO of Sanjay Dutt Production). "Dharam is upset by Kangna's statements. He's in Hong Kong with Dutt, who's shooting for Dhamaal 2. He feels miserable and tells people it was a mistake taking on Kangna's work. He has told people that his allegiance is to Sanju."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Bipasha keeps it comfy

Bipasha Basu's 'Dum Maro Dum' co-star Rana Daggubati says their lovemaking scene felt just like "doing any other scene"

Bipasha Basu and co-star Rana Daggubati share intense lovemaking scenes in Rohan Sippy's Dum Maro Dum.

And despite reports of their off-screen link up, Rana maintains he's still single.

Saying co-stars Abhishek Bachchan and Bips made him "extra comfy" on the sets, he claims this is the best Bollywood break he could have asked for.

Telling a tale

Says Rana, "It's no different than doing any other scene. It is just a form of storytelling. Both our characters have a large emotional graph and romance is a part of it."

How did he and Bipasha break the ice?

"Well, I hadn't met her before, so this was the first time I was seeing her. She's been around for so long. In fact even Abhishek was sweet enough to make me feel like home. It was one big family affair for us."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Posted in: Bipasha Basu,Bollywood News,Rana Daggubati