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Akshay gets lucky

AVS Newsroom — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:16:58 +0000

Some people have all the luck. Take Akshay Kumar for instance. He’s basking in the success of ‘Housefull 2′, his first film to have crossed the Rs 100 crore mark. His next release of the year, ‘Rowdy Rathore’ is being touted as the ideal comeback vehicle for his return to the action genre. And now, as if to help solidify the macho image, his friend John Abraham has gifted him a Harley Davidson. Apparently, John had promised Akshay a gift if three of their films together proved to be successful. With ‘Garam Masala’, ‘Desi Boyz’, and ‘Housefull 2′, this feat has been achieved so John decided to keep his promise. If only all of us had friends with good memories and deep pockets.

Tusshar does a John in Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum

AVS Newsroom — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:16:29 +0000

Alt Entertainment’s Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum has got to be the year’s most naughty and raunchy comedy. It is already ranked among the most keenly awaited sequels promising to be even more mad, crazy and funny than the first part. Ever since the first ‘A’-certified trailer of the film became an online rage, there has been no looking back for the huge fan following that the film has garnered. Taking the entertainment quotient to a new level, in the film Tusshar will be seen spoofing John Abraham in the Shut Up & Bounce track from Dostana. A la Abraham, Tusshar will be seen emerging from the sea in tight trunks, mischievously flashing his derriere. Even though the scene is a spoof, Tusshar was keen to look his best in it, and went on a high protein diet and eliminated sugar for almost two months to buff up. His co-star Neha Sharma and onlookers on the beach in Goa (where the scene was shot) whistled as he shot for the scene. Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum stars Riteish Deshmukh, Tusshar, Neha Sharma, Sarah-Jane Dias, Anupam Kher, Chunky Pandey & Kavin Dave. It releases worldwide on August 2.

Kat’s waiting to be asked

AVS Newsroom — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:15:47 +0000

Katrina Kaif is a busy woman. There’s ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ with ex-beau Salman Khan, Yash Raj Films’ untitled project with his arch rival Shah Rukh Khan, and ‘Dhoom 3′ with the other Khan in this unholy Bollywood trinity, Aamir. But whenever she makes a public appearance, one of the questions that inevitably come her way has to do with her love life. She was Salman’s girlfriend and has been linked at different times to John Abraham and Ranbir Kapoor. So, why is she still single? The unflappable Kat declared, “The fact is that you need to be asked to get married. And no one has asked me yet.” Well, that puts us in our place but we can’t help wonder why no one has asked for this delectable lady’s hand in marriage yet!

Sonu set to terrify again?

AVS Newsroom — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:15:20 +0000

There are rumors suggesting that Telugu film ‘Arundhati’ will soon be remade in Hindi. So what, you ask, given that South Indian films are being remade in Hindi practically every month. True, but this film already has a Bollywood connection that might be revived in the remake. Our very own Sonu Sood played central character and terrifying villain Pashupati in the Telugu film and might reprise his role in the Hindi version. “I have been approached for it but nothing has been confirmed for now. It is a great script and if it happens and if I am a part of it then why not?” says Sonu. We agree, since we think Hindi audiences must get a chance to see Sonu with dreadlocks.

Who will board ‘Chennai Express’?

AVS Newsroom — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:14:38 +0000

Rohit Shetty has met up with Shah Rukh Khan and the two have agreed to work together on ‘Chennai Express’. However, the question of the female lead remains unanswered. Rohit had, at one point, claimed that the cast would be finalized in April before shooting commenced in October. However, April has come and gone and we have had no confirmation from Rohit yet. This is probably because Rohit is busy with the finishing touches on ‘Bol Bachchan’, while the Badshah Khan is cheering his IPL team. Kareena Kapoor still seems to be the frontrunner for the role although her dates remain a problem. Sets for the movie will be up in September at the Film City. We wait to hear from Rohit.

Emraan, Bhatt’s fallback option

AVS Newsroom — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:13:47 +0000

For the longest time, he was the staple ingredient in every Bhatt movie. Then, Emraan Hashmi ventured beyond the Bhatt camp to prove that he could do more than lock lips with personable females on screen. However, Emraan is still the one the Bhatts turn to when all else fails. Mahesh Bhatt has been auditioning youngsters to play the Rahul Roy of this decade in ‘Aashiqui 2′. However, he’s not happy with what he’s seen thus far and admits that if they don’t get the right guy, Emraan it will be. It must be good to have an actor in the family. You don’t have to check availability, just let him know he’ll be starring in his uncle’s next film!

One is enough

AVS Newsroom — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:12:28 +0000

Shoojit Sircar is ecstatic, understandably so. To make a movie like ‘Vicky Donor’ with an unusual script and relatively unknown actors, Ayushmann Khurrana and Yaami Gautam, and see it win over audiences and critics alike is no small accomplishment. Given the current popularity of sequels, it isn’t surprising that rumours of a possible sequel for ‘Vicky Donor’ are already in the air. Shoojit who is already busy with ‘Johnny Mastana’ is clear there is no scope for a sequel with ‘Vicky Donor’ since the film’s story is unique. So, for those of you wondering if there would be more to the sperm donor’s story, sorry, but it’s all been told.

Safe Bet

AVS Newsroom — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:54:16 +0000

Not everyone can emulate Vidya Balan and shoulder the responsibility of an entire film. We have heard that Deepika Padukone, who is still struggling to make a mark in the industry, was recently offered a film by a major filmmaker, but she refused. The reason: the subject of the movie would have been a little hatke. Now, maybe Deepika was not convinced that the role was good enough or maybe she’s banking on safe commercial ventures such as multi-starrer ‘Race 2′ and has decided to leave the offbeat to the likes of Vidya. ‘Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey’ didn’t exactly set the box office on fire after all.

Kareena, Kareena

AVS Newsroom — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:09:16 +0000

It’s probably a reminder of Kareena Kapoor’s status in the industry. When ‘Rowdy Rathore’ releases next month, audiences will be treated to a teaser of Madhur Bhandarkar’s much-hyped ‘Heroine’ starring Kareena Kapoor in the lead role. Madhur claims the movie will be a landmark in Kareena’s career. While we will not disagree, at least not until we have seen the movie ourselves, we believe Kareena already has many milestones to her credit. Case in point: you don’t have to wait for the teaser to see Kareena when you go to watch ‘Rowdy Rathore’. She’ll be seen in a cameo in the film as well. You just can’t avoid Bebo, she’s practically everywhere!

Electrifying Khan

AVS Newsroom — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:06:26 +0000

‘Ek Tha Tiger’ promos have officially been released and social media is abuzz with comments, nearly all flattering. So, it looks like Yash Raj Films’ Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer has hit the right notes. Before the official release of the promos, a private screening was held for Salman’s friends and family. Of course, the response was just as appreciative, if not more so. We are told Salman’s former lady love Sangeeta Bijlani also attended the private screening and was blown away by the teaser. “The promos look electrifying and with Salman’s acting, the action looks life-like,” she was heard telling Salim Khan. Now, it’s all about sitting still and waiting for the finished product, which will hit theaters this Eid.