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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Karan Johar has a sexy new voice now

Hit by laryngitis, chatty Karan Johar has had to zip it. Cancels a couple of commitments, keeps one

It's a bad time to be hit by acute laryngitis. Not when you have a Q&A session scheduled with the likes of Shah Rukh Khan and Hugh Jackman in attendance. Karan Johar, you have our sympathy!

KJo's throat ailment is so bad that he has had to cancel the shooting of two episodes of Koffee With Karan featuring Farhan and Zoya Akhtar (scheduled for last night) and Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jesia (for Monday).

I apologise...

He confirms, "I'm down with laryngitis. I'm surviving on antibiotics and medication and could barely manage to give the inaugural session speech at FICCI yesterday morning.

I had to do it as I was committed to it. However I apologised for my croaking voice before I gave my speech and said it might continue for the next three days."

I should shut up

What has him more worried is the session on debutant actors and directors with Ranbir Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Kiran Rao and others.

He will act as moderator for the Q&A session with SRK and Jackman with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan introducing them.

Adds KJo, "I have had laryngitis before and sometimes it happens with too much talking. I should learn to shut up."

He quips, "Although, I now feel I have a sexy new voice and am hoping it enhances my sex appeal. I'm hoping injections and medications will save the day."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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