I’ll never be able to wear a bikini: Zarine Khan

Mumbai, Flaunting one’s body in a bikini is no more taboo in Hindi films, but new entrant Zarine Khan, who debuted with “Veer”, says she would never be able to don a two-piece costume on screen.

In “Veer”, the Mumbai girl was covered from head to toe throughout the film. But is she ready to play a chic urban girl and wear contemporary costumes in her future movies?

“I am more than willing to do so. What I am sure about though is that I would never be able to wear a bikini. That’s because I am constantly thinking that I am fat, I am fat, I am fat. Till the time this voice reverberates inside my head, I will always be apprehensive,” Zarine told IANS.

“I’m very conscious about my weight. In fact, during my school and college days, I used to weigh as much as 100 kilos. It’s only now that I weigh a lot lesser. I want to play all kinds of roles and get into the kind of attire that a Hindi film heroine is required to wear.

“However, before that I will have to get rid of all the excess weight that I currently have on me. It’s just a few more pounds to go and after that it should all be well,” said Zarine.

Zarine, who plays princess Yashodhara in “Veer” that has Salman in the lead role, understands that if she wants to be in the business of showbiz, she will need a good figure.

“Whatever role that I consent to play, it has to be done with dedication. However, I’m a new entrant and there are so many established actresses who are taking the size zero route. Obviously, I can’t beat them due to my body structure, but I wish to get into shape to the best of my ability,” she said.

Narrating her journey of weighty issues, Zarine said: “It was only after I started doing modelling that my weight went down by 40-45 kilos from an original 100. I have a tendency to lose and put on weight. This is why while working on ‘Veer’, I was so happy. For a change no one was asking me to lose weight.”

In “Veer” she was not required to look skinny; therefore she could even pile on chocolates.

“Why just chocolates? I also got to eat other junk stuff which I had to earlier sacrifice. Any actress would have thought 1,000 times before eating the kind of things that I got on a platter on the sets of ‘Veer’. Having said that, I had to be reasonably conscious about not becoming 100 kilos again. I was regular with my workouts to maintain a curvaceous body.”

Zarine is now biding her time before she gets ready for her next venture.

“I am taking things slow and waiting for what best comes to me next. Industry has been supportive so far though I’m looking forward to something concrete. I’m taking things slow; there is no hurry,” she said.

Katrina Kaif to enter into wedlock in 2012

Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif has finally sealed the mouth of the media person who always chase her with the question of marriage. Katrina Kaif has declared the date that she has set for her wedding. The most auspicious ceremony will be held anytime around 2012.

When the actress was asked about her plan of purchasing a new house, Kat replied easily, “I’ll get married and go to my husband’s home. Why put in so much money into a new home when I have a perfectly comfortable one at the moment?”

Now that the date has been set, husband’s abode has been decided, the million dollar question which is obviously going on everyone’s mind is who the lucky guy is whom Kat will marry. Whether it is Salman Khan or someone else?

Whatever, Kat wants to enjoy her career to the utmost before getting into matrimonial commitment. She has a bagful of films this year which includes, Farah Khan’s 'Tees Maar Khan', Imtiaz Ali’s 'Rockstar' and Tarun Mansukhani’s 'Dostana 2'.

All the best to Kat for her films and marriage!

5 Highest Grossers of 2009

Like every year, this year too some films hits and some misses out. Overall, the year was a fabulous one for Bollywood. It has seen many hits and most importantly some small budget films like 'A Wednesday' and 'Dev D' has done a tremendously good business at the box office.

Films like 'De Dana Dan', Delhi 6, Luck By Chance, What's Your Rashee, Tasveer, Chandni Chowk to China, Kambakkht Ishq, Blue, Main Aur Mrs Khanna etc were badly beaten at the box office. Here the star power cannot show its power. In spite of high publicity, those films failed to stand up to the expectations of the audience. Box Office collection fell down drastically.

The multiplex strike did some damage to the films collection but at the same time the year also saw some fabulous films and has been able to spell magic at the BO.

The films that won the heart of the audience and brought smile to the producers, distributors and boom the box office collection are listed below.


5. Wanted – Salman Khan starrer and Prabhu Deva directed film 'Wanted' is made on a small budget but in the first week itself it has been able to recover the investment. The film earned Rs 38 crore in the first week.

4. All The Best – The only comic film of the year that could make audience laugh is Rohit Shetty's 'All The Best'. It is a multi starrer film made on a budget of 30 crore but earn Rs 50 crore. It opened up slowly but gradually picked up the pace.

3. Kaminey – Made away from the usual track by Vishal Bharadwaj, 'Kaminey' starring Shahid Kapur and Priyanka Chopra was one of the hits of the year. Made on a budget of Rs 48 crore, the film has been able to earn Rs.63.75 crore in India.

2. Love Aaj Kal – Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal was one of the highly anticipated movies of the year because of the sizzling pairing of Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone and successful director Imtiaz Ali. It was made on a budget of Rs.48 crore but it did business of about Rs.75 crore in its first week itself. Love Aaj Kal was amongst the best openings of 2009.

1. 3 Idiots – It came at the end of the year but struk gold. It is the biggest hit of the year 2009 and the box office collection records Rs 240 crores and still going strong. Aamir Khan once again proved his potential. Apparently based on Chetan Bhagat's 'Five Point Someone', the film not only invited success but drag some controversies also. The film has done a fabulous business not only in domestic market but overseas also.

Apart from the above mentioned hits, the films that will also be counted among the hits of the year are 'Dev D', 'New York', 'Wake Up Sid', 'Raaz - The Mystery Continues', 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahini' and 'Paa'.

Hope 2010 will see more hits and fewer flops.

Fox to telecast “Nevermind Nirvana”, a comedy about Indian-Americans

Washington, Fox television network has chosen Canadian-born Indian American writer, director and producer Ajay Sahgal’s comedy “Nevermind Nirvana” as its next pilot.

The show resembles “Everybody Loves Raymond” but with Indian-Americans, says Sahgal, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

It is an ensemble multicamera comedy about two grown-up sons, their Indian immigrant parents and their friends, including one of the son’s Caucasian girlfriend.

“It’s about how their lives intersect in often polarising ways and about the clash of the old Indian values and the new American values,” Sahgal said.

“Nirvana” is said to be largely based on real-life experiences by Sahgal, who is the son of Indian immigrants and is married to “Lie to Me” co-star Kelli Williams.

He first developed “Nirvana” for NBC and NBC Studios during the 2003-04 season under Fox entertainment president Kevin Reilly, who then was NBC’s president of primetime development, the Hollywood Reporter said.

The project was picked up to pilot starring Kal Penn and Judy Greer and directed and produced by David Schwimmer.

In the fall of 2004, NBC redeveloped it as “Nearly Nirvana,” with Schwimmer as director-producer and, in a last-minute recasting of Arj Barker, Sahgal as the lead opposite Greer.

While it ultimately didn’t make the cut at NBC, Reilly remained a fan of the concept, and when Sahgal ran into him at a “Lie” event last year, Reilly encouraged him to revisit it, which Sahgal did under a blind script deal he had with 20th TV.

“Maybe third time is the charm,” Sahgal said, dismissing any possibility for him to star in the new pilot.

“I’d like it to be successful,” he quipped.

Sonam Kapoor nominated for fourth Asian Film Awards

Hong Kong, Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor is the only Indian to have been nominated for the fourth Asian Film Awards.

The 24-year-old has been nominated in the best newcomer category for her role in “Delhi-6″, said a statement after the nominations were announced here Thursday. She will be competing with four contenders from China and Korea.

The award ceremony will take place here March 22.

Daughter of versatile actor Anil Kapoor, who made an international mark with his role in Oscar winning film “Slumdog Millionaire”, Sonam made her Bollywood debut in 2007 opposite Ranbir Kapoor in “Saawariya”.

Thereafter she was seen alongside Abhishek Bachchan in “Delhi-6″, which didn’t do well at the box office.

Now the actress is busy shooting for “Aisha” and “I Hate Luv Stories”.

Fardeen Khan to produce films

Fardeen Khan

Fardeen Khan is planning to revive his old production house known as F.K. Films in a few months. He was also sharing his plans of being a producer with some of his actor friends. Once he gets all his projects in a loop, he will be making a formal announcement. A close source to Fardeen confirmed saying, “yes, he is restarting his home production, it was his dad’s dream to see Fardeen turn a producer. He always told Fardeen that he should someday start making the kind of movies he believes in. after his father’s passing away, Fardeen has been low for a while, but is now working towards becoming a producer.”

Recently there was a rumor that Fardeen Khan signed Mudassar Aziz, the director of Dulha Mil Gaya for his first movie. However, Mudassar refused saying, “Fardeen is a great friend but there is no truth to the news of me directing a film for him.” Fardeen is planning to remake Qurbaani, since Firoz Khan was interested in recreating the magic of this classic movie. Fardeen will definitely do it for his dad

Bollywood Heartthrob Imran Khan gets engaged

Avantika Malik, Imran Khan

Imran Khan has got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Avantika Malik. The couple has been dating each other for a very long time. They have always been very open about their relationship. The duo was engaged at the Malik farmhouse in Karjat, Avantika and Imran arrived together at the farmhouse to exchange the rings.

This engagement ceremony witnessed many Bollywood celebrities. Imran’s mamu Aamir Khan came with his wife Kiran Rao and his son Junaid, also Reena, Aamir’s ex-wife was present at the function. Aamir’s entire family was present at this occasion to bless Avantika and Imran. The other guests at the party were Kunal Kohli, Kunal Kapoor, Sarika, Karan Johar and Abhay Deol.

Kunal Kohli’s next with Deepika and Imran

Imran Khan, Deeepika Padukone

After Deepika’s brake-up with Ranbir Kapoor, she is doing a film with Imran called Brake Ke Baad. That is Kunal Kohli’s next movie, he will be producing the film rather than directing. He says, “My director Danish Aslam and I always wanted to call his film Break Ke Baad because it is about a couple Imran and Deepika who break-up and want to come together.”

Earlier the title was registered with someone else. Kunal was unable to locate the legal owners of this title anywhere in Mumbai. Kunal says, “We finally tracked it down to Bangalore to a 60 year old gentleman who deals in electrical goods. He owns a company called Seva Films. He hopes to make films that would change the world. Break Ke Baad is one of the titles he had registered. He loved our idea and gladly parted with the title.”

The most difficult part was to get a permission to shoot in Delhi. Kunal says, “I could write a thesis on what I have gone through to get permission to shoot in Delhi.” However, his problem did not end there. He was also denied the permission to shoot on the Gold Coast. The entire movie is set in Australia and Delhi.

Break Ke Baad will be Kunal’s first film as an independent producer.

Shahrukh Khan had Migraine at the sets of My Name is Khan

My Name is Khan

SRK picked up an injury on the sets of My Name is Khan. He faced many health issues while shooting for this film. The actor had severe migraine at the back of his neck while shooting for MNIK. Shahrukh was never prone to headache he completely ignored it a couple of times, and had pills for the pain. When the pills were not effective at all, SRK decided to see a doctor.

The doctor examined the actor and determined the cause of the headache after seeing the actor’s medical history. The headache and neck pain was caused due to his posture and an expression of Rizwan Khan, which is SRK’s character in My Name is Khan. Rizwan is suffering from Asperger’s Syndrome, he has a habit of hanging his neck in a particular angle, and all his expressions have eyebrows raised in every scene. Since SRK shoots for hours, he got a severe migraine. Now the actor goes to a physiotherapist to get his neck pain cured.

Director Karan Johar says, “I guess that is one of the hazards when you play your role so intensely. Shahrukh’s character Rizwan had to arch his eyebrows and focus his eyes on a certain place before every take. Halfway through the shooting of the film, SRK developed severe headaches as result of all the pressure it would put on his head so he had to see a neurosurgeon for that. We were worried, as SRK had never had this problem before. Those people afflicted with Asperger’s develop certain physical personality traits, something SRK had intensely studied while shooting for My Name is Khan.”

Karan also said that, “In Asperger’s, each trait is uniquely different from the other person. Their way of talking to people, body language, way of holding their heads are different from each other. A high-functional autism where a person leads a completely regular life but has certain traits sets him apart. Like apart from fear of noises and new people and places, Rizwan is also scared of the color yellow and is emotionally disconnected to it.”

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Priyanka Chopra, Shahid Kapoor

Priyanka and Shahid have split-up again. The couple has even stopped following each other on the community site twitter. The both broke-up before Christmas. Piggy Chops was supposed to start shooting for her upcoming movie Anjaana-Anjaani in New York on January 3, but she decided to leave a week in advance for the shoot. She was trying to run away from the memories.

Previously, Shahid has decided to split. However, he realized that Priyanka meant a lot to him. When they thought they wanted to stay together, somehow things started to go wrong between them, and this time Priyanka decided to end their relationship. The break-up is not harmonious. Priyanka and Shahid have always had a rough relationship, and all their common friends knew that they were going to part their ways. Both the people have different and strong personalities, and are completely different from one another, and that has often created arguments and fights.

A close source to the couple reveals, “They had a huge fight before she left for her New York schedule. Shahid brought up the subject of her co-star Ranbir, which irritated her and things got ugly. Earlier whenever there was a tussle, Priyanka would try to make peace. However, this time she was not in a mood to fix it.” Another reason for the break-up was Priyanka’s friendship with Mubina Rattonsey. The source also said, “After Shahid broke-up with Kareena, he got close to Mubina. It was also believed that she was more than a confidante to him but then things went wrong, and they drifted apart.”

Priyanka Chopra was introduced to Mubina through some close friends and they got along instantly. However, Shahid did not like their friendship. He thought that Mubina would influence Priyanka against him. He asked Priyanka to stay away from her but she did not listen to him. Eventually they started to fight more, rather than enjoying with each other, and Priyanka decided to end it.

Abhishek goes Metro Sexual

Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan is sporting a new metro sexual look for his debut television show. The show is aired on Colors Channel the show is called the National Bingo Night. Junior Bachchan is seen wearing a baby pink color jacket for the promotional shoot of the show. Although, this will not be the first time, where Abhishek is sporting the metro sexual look, he had the same identical style in movies like, Dostana and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna.

Fox Television Studios India Pvt. Ltd. produces the National Bingo Night. Abhishek is very excited about his show and says, “It is a fun-filled show where the whole country will be my guest without applying any brains or answer any difficult questions. This is such a chilled out concept and something that has never been done before in India. The sheer simplicity of the idea and the fact that this show is highly interactive is what attracted me to it.”

This game show will have two fast rounds of the very popular game Bingo. The formal launch of this show was done by a lot of marketing activates and promos on the channel. Since few weeks, the viewers could see Abhishek resting in a chair or sleeping on the bed, announcing the launch of his aaram classes. Abhishek said, “The idea here is that it is a show which is to be enjoyed by relaxing. That is why we came up with the concept of Aaram Classes. We want the people to chill out and enjoy this game. There is absolutely no stress, no tension involved at all. So tune in to learn ‘aaram’ and get ready for Bingo.”

It is still not decided when to launch the show. The format of this show is by 20^th Fox Television Distribution, since it was very successful in Philippines, Australia and US.

John and Bipasha Still Together

Bipasha Basu, John Abraham

There have been many rumors lately about this beautiful couple’s break-up. However, the fact is that John and Bipasha have moved in together. They both did not make any public appearance after the rumor of their break-up. According to the Bollywood gossipers, Bipasha had ended the relation and they were not together anymore. It was also said that the couple has decided to give each other some space and let love take a backseat. After New York, John made no public appearance, while Bipasha was seen alone for the promotions of her movies.

In spite of the rumors, it was found out that John and Bipasha are not only in love but have also moved in together. A close source of Bipasha says, “John is now living with Bips at her Khar residence. Even though the move is not permanent, the two spend a lot of time together. Like any couple, John and Bipasha also have arguments but that does not mean they have split.”

They couple many issues but that has been sorted out. Sometime back, the couple decided to give some space to each other, and that is the reason John did not accompany Bipasha at many events. Bips thought that the relation was becoming stagnant, and she asked John that they should spend some time apart.

When asked Bipasha about their relationship problems, Bipasha Laughed and said, “Guess we are living with each others ghosts day and night then! Thank you for informing me about this ridiculous buzz again. I am not a story and if people are talking, they have nothing else to do and cannot be happy for anyone. People thrive on negativity. Sorry to disappoint all those who are making this the talk of the town. Either I am getting married or breaking up! Amazing! Year after year the same stories.” However, John was unavailable for the comment.

Deepika’s New Look for Dabboo Ratnani Calendar

Deepika Padukone

The famous Bollywood photographer Dabboo Ratnani’s annual 2010 calendar is out. This is the 11^th year where he has captured all the top celebrities for his trademark calendar. The calendar this year will have a black-and-white theme.

Deepika Padukone’s picture looks like she is not wearing anything, since all the body parts you see are bare. Dabboo Ratnani says, “I wanted to make her look sensual, but aesthetic. Last year, I shot her in a sari, so this is in total contrast. She strikes a thinking, dreamy pose, and I have used lighting to match her mood. Normally Bollywood is associated with bright colors. Black and white images are of the bygone eras but I opted for a stark B&W mood in the snapshots is dark but the styling modem.”

Every year, Dabboo starts his preparations in October. Although, he has many interactions with the celebrities for their shots for magazines, movies and portfolios, every year all of them take time out for the calendar. Ratnani says, “The shoot provides the stars a platform to experiment with their looks and styling.” The 2010 calendar includes celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Kajol, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, John Abraham, Sonam Kapoor and Kangna Ranaut.

The celebrities who are making their first appearance in this calendar are Asin, Farhan Akhtar, Genelia D’Souza and Imran Khan. Dabboo does not want to comment on which star is looking the best. He says, “They are all my friends and go out of their way to cooperate. For me they all look hot.” Dabboo Ratnani is not interested in selling his calendar in the market, it is exclusively made for the Bollywood celebrities.

Deepika and Ranbir Spotted Together

Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone was seen having dinner with Ranbir Kapoor in a five star hotel in Worli, Mumbai. They both stepped out of the hotel and went in a car together. This is their first public appearance after their break-up.

They first occasion when the met each other was at an event held by Bhavan Pandey. A source says, “Ranbir and Deepika arrived separately for the party. They were cordial at the bash. It was the first time they were spotted together after they parted their ways. They took everyone by surprise when they left the venue together.” The observers were surprised to see them go together in Ranbir’s car.

Deepika and Ranbir were both unavailable for comments in this matter. Maybe they are trying to work out their differences.

Aishwarya bumps into Salman

Salman Khan-Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachan is using ignore and walk policy these days. A few days ago, Salman Khan and Aish crossed each other. This incident took place at the Mehboob Studio Salman was shooting there for Veer’s promo, which is releasing next year. Aishwarya was also shooting in the same studio for her upcoming movie Guzaarish by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

According to the people present there, Salman just came out of his car and was speaking over the phone with a pleasant smile. However, his smile disappeared as soon as he saw Aishwarya step out of her car and walk towards her van. Aish entered her van immediately, so the onlookers could not see her reaction. However, Salman’s uneasiness was visible.

According to the sources in the studio, they stopped for a moment, looked into each other’s eyes and walked away immediately. The source also said that after the incident Salman was not in the mood to shoot, but could not get away with it. the source also mentioned, “though he walked in talking on the phone with a smile, after coming face-to-face with Aishwarya he did not utter a single word, except when he was facing the camera.”

Celina Jaitley sizzles on Jashn

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India's fastest growing fashion brand, Jashn, ushers in the new year with an exclusive calendar featuring its brand ambassador Celina Jaitley dressed in designer collection of Sarees giving fashion aficionados twelve months of designer wear to look forward to. The calendar, was launched by the fashion diva Celina Jaitley herself at a plush hotel of Mumbai.

Tthe calendar commemorates Jashn's tribute to the Indian Fashionista, a true diva in touch with the classic and the contemporary at the same time. Celina Jaitly has been captured in eye turning sarees created especially for Jashn by its design team as part of Collection Y2K10. Celina Jaitly is the brand ambassador for the brand that has taken its presence in India alone to over 25 stores.

Celina Jaitly has proved to be the perfect brand ambassador as she exudes the right joie de vivre and spunky spirit that is synonymous with the brand. The lady has been hailed as one of the best dressed divas on the international scene. Equally comfortable in Indian and Western wear she exemplifies the modern woman at home with the East and the West. This is why she is just perfect to project the spirit of Jashn.

When asked about her association with the brand Celina said, "My love affair with sarees started when I was six years old. I had draped my Nani's silk saree for a school play. I was too little at that time and couldn't handle it and the saree unfortunately unwrapped on stage! Even though my first experience with a saree wasn't perfect, my obsession with this piece of garment grew and today I find a saree the most sensuous, beautiful and the sexiest form of clothing for a women. Jashn is one brand where you will find all kinds of traditional and modern sarees under one roof. It is the only brand which is taking sarees globally right from South Africa to London to Middle East and I am proud to be associated with it"

Big B: Good and bad exists in all profession

	AMITABH BACHCHAN

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday said both good and bad exists in all professions and his latest film RANN only chose media to depict the contradictions.

"We have taken media in RANN just as a medium to show how in every profession both good and bad exists and how we have to balance business with social responsibility," he told IBNS.

Bachchan, who later went to take part in the programme of a reputed city school with children, said he also wants to visit the ailing communist patriarch Jyoti Basu in the hospital.

When he was told by reporters that the school authorities are organizing the children's programme in which he was to take part have kept the tiny tots waiting for him for hours without food and water, he said he would rush to release them.

"It is sad if that has indeed happened. I didn't know that. I don't want them to be forced to sing and dance with me. I will just go and check that and if it has happened will release them soonest," he said.

Bachchan also heaped praise on Kolkata and said he belonged to the city.

"My soul is with Kolkata. I have got so much from this city. I am indebted" said Bachchan who had worked in Kolkata before joining films.

3 Idiots grosses Rs 315 crore in 19 days

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan starrer comedy-drama movie “3 Idiots” has grossed over $70 million (around Rs. 350 crores) globally in a record breakind duration of 19 days since its release, a statement made by Reliance BIG Entertainment, the film’s distributor, said to the news media on Tuesday.

Based on Writer Chetan Bhagat’s bestseller Five Point Someone, this bollywood block buster has been produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and directed by Rajkumar Hirani.

“3 Idiots has successfully opened new vistas for the Bollywood Industry . The huge response across continents reinforces our belief that a well-made, well-exploited film can still create magic in the darkened auditorium. We are proud to be associated with Vinod, Aamir, Raju and the talented team of 3 idiots,” said Amit Khanna, chairman, Reliance BIG Entertainment.

Added Chopra: “I am thrilled and humbled that so many people all over the world have loved this film. It proves true Rancho’s (the protagonist in the movie) mantra – chase excellence and success will follow.”

Aamir Khanechoed the sentiment, saying: “As a member of the team I am so happy with the kind of success that the film is achieving. Thanks to Raju (Hirani), for making the film so well, to Vinod for doing such a great job as a producer and to Reliance BIG Pictures for the kind of release they gave the film.”

According to the statement, more that 60 million people have so far watched the film in theatres since its worldwide release on Dec 25. Its box office collections have exceeded the over Rs.260 crore earned by another Aamir starrer, Ghajini, considered Hindi cinema’s highest grosser till date.

3 Idiots is also being touted as the highest grossing Indian film ever to release in the US, Middle East, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Kenya and Fiji.

The film has retained its position in the top 10 film at the British Box Office and is also Aamir’s biggest grosser so far and highest box office grosser of 2009. The screen count in the US for 3 Idiots has increased by 25 percent by the third week.

Paa declared tax free by Modi govt

Bollywood News: Gujarat government has today declared Bollywood Superstar Amitabh Bachan’s Bolywood movie Paa tax free in the state.

Sources in the Gujarat government said that a three-member committee consisting of the Principal Secretary – Finance, Secretary, Youth and Culture and State Information Commissioner recommended exemption of the movie from entertainment tax for all the cimema houses in the state.

The Gujarat government’s decision has come after Amitabh’s AB Corp organised a special screening of the latest bollywood movie for the Chief Minister Narendra Modi in presence of superstar Amitabh Bachan at a multiplex in Gandhinagar.

Amitabh Bachan is said to have specially come from Mumbai for screening of the movie and had appealed before the Chief Minister of Gujarat to exempt it from the entertainment tax in the state.

“We have organised the screening of Paa so that the Bollywood film which is based on subject of physically challenged children gets tax exemption,” Bachchan told reporters.

The point to be noted is that there are hundreds of cinema houses including 22 multiplexes in the state of Gujarat and according to a bollywood survey, the annual income from the entertainment tax is around Rs 22-crore.

Shahrukh Khan invades Twitter..

Bollywood News: After setting many records in the Bollywood Industry for more than a decade Superstar Shahrukh Khan proved that he is a HIT in the world of web. After being persuaded by friend Karan Johar, SRK registered himself on Saturday Night and has achieved 45,000 followers in just 3 days. The actor can be followed at Twitter as IAMSRK.

In an interview, Karan said “Twitter is really a very satisfying way of communicating with the world outside your immediate circle. Ive been persuading all my friends to get on Twitter and I’m happy that Shah Rukh finally related. Within 24 hours, he had 10,000 followers.”

Using Twitter, Shahrukh is expected to establish a personal rapport with his fans, while at the same time promote his forthcoming release “My Name Is Khan”.