Sallu not interested in camoes

Whether it is the debacle of ‘Saawariya’ at the box office or the worry that his recent films are not able to create any impact; whatever it is Sallu has decided that he will not do any guest appearances. The first six-pack boy of Bollywood feels that his fans like to see him only as a lead actor and he is not willing to disappoint them.
May be it is because of this that Salman declined the offers from Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Sooraj Barjatya. Leela Bhansali had met Salman for a small role in his ambitious project titled ‘Heera Mandi’. But reportedly the star asked him to come up with a full length role for him in some other film in the future.
This is exactly what happened to film maker Sooraj Barjatya as well. Barjatya too had knocked the doors of Salman requesting him to do a supporting role and came back failing to get a positive answer. It is a well known factor that whatever be the fate of his films, Sallu’s fan following has not reduced one bit. Now it is high time the so called bad boy of Bollywood sign a solo hero project and taste success once again.
After all he is one of those few few stars could carry of any solo-hero role effortlessly on his wide shoulders.

'Yuvvraaj' finds its way to the Oscar Library

Subhash Ghai's film 'Yuvvraaj' Starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in the lead has found a place in the Oscar Library.
Subhash Ghai's 'Yuvvraaj' has just garnered the most prestigious honour from the Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for including 'Yuvvraaj' as a part of the Oscar Library. The script will be part of the core collection which is made available for film makers, writers, actors and students worldwide for their research work.
The merits of this selection are not based on box-office performance of the film but mainly on the artistic merits, original screenplay with a substance and the film as a whole.
"Of course the selection of the script of 'Yuvvraaj ' came as a surprise to me but surely an honour which no one can deny. Let's say it is my consolation prize of my hard work." said a smiling Subhash Ghai
The screenplay of 'Yuvvraaj' has been jointly written by Subhash Ghai, Kamlesh Pandey and Sachin Bhowmick, with the story & dialogue by Subhash Ghai with actors Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Zayed Khan. The music was composed by A.R Rahman while lyrics were penned by Gulzar.

Stars war with brands

So what if brands think Aishwarya Rai is too old to be a youth icon? With more companies looking for newer models with a greater reach to sell their product, it’s offers pouring in for young, haute actresses in the country today. And cashing in on that are many petite damsels, from Genelia to Bebo and the newest kid on the block in Bollywood, Asin. The ‘Ghajini’ actress has, most recently, signed uBrand wars could well be the newest thing among heroines today, as the female leads have been vying with each other to clinch international brand contracts. If Ash turned down Loreal’s fairness cream, Sonam Kapoor got it. And Asin has now become brand ambassador for Fairever Fruit. Genelia, it may be recalled, endorsed Fair and Lovely in the early days of her career.
Among soft drinks, if Genelia and Trisha have been the pretty new faces on Fanta ads, Asin has continued her support for Miranda with another series of wacky ads. Katrina Kaif has been flaunting jewellery from Nakshatra as its ambassador, while Asin remains Tanishq’s most trusted model. Vatika has zeroed in on Genelia as its ambassador while Asin until recently was Parachute’s model.
Mobile service providers, who have also entered advertising their services in a big way, today boast of two big names for endorse them. Bebo along with boyfriend Saif for Airtel and Asin, again, for Tata Indicom. p a deal to endorse Big Bazaar, along with cricket star MS.Dhoni.

Tulip Joshi’s double whammy!

Tulip's Punjabi film ‘Jag Jeondeyan De Mele’ where she stars alongside Harbhajan Mann has opened to a smashing response in Punjab!
This is the first time Tulip has featured in a Punjabi film where she essays a double role. The film which is running to packed theatres is currently in its 7th week! And the congratulatory calls are not just poring in from Punjab but also from as far as Canada and UK!
On one hand, Tulip plays the character of a modern blind girl from UK and on the other hand she gives it a rustic touch by playing the role of a tribal gypsy woman from Punjab. Both roles being on either end of the spectrum gave the actress ample scope to experiment and has given her two completely different looks in the film! Tulip Joshi who has won accolades for her performance in ‘Matrabhoomi’ and critical acclaim with her role in ‘Dhoka’ was last seen in Shree Ashtavinayak’s ‘Superstar’.

Hissss'- Hollywood brain, Bollywood body

As everyone knows the snake woman popularly known as Naagin is getting back in a big way to Bollywood.
With this movie the leading lady Mallika Sherwat might also be looking out for a rejuvenation of her limping career as a result of two big time flops.
The film has now been given the title 'Hissss' and more than expectations there is the factor of curiosity of how the movie when finished will turn out to be.
This curiosity gets its fuel from the thinking which constantly makes the film lovers imagine how the new age Naagin will be portrayed, how good the leading lady will be and from the fact that as the movie is directed by a foreigner, a way of film crafting different from that of the Indian film makers can be expected.
The movie is being directed by Jennifer Lynch who is the daughter of the 4 time Oscar nominee and 2 time Cannes film festival winner David Lunch.
She has made a movie called 'Surveillance' which got fantastic reviews when show at the Cannes Film Festival 2008.Jennifer surely will not waste this chance to create a high impact movie and thus grab the attention of Indian film lovers.
We will hope that this film maker who by making 'Hissss' wishes to make her own contribution to the tradition of cult thriller movies such as 'Silence Of The Lambs' and 'Predator' will not disappoint us.
The revenge story is being produced by Vikram Singh & Goving Menon of Split Image Pictures.
'Hissss' will narrate how the 4000 year old folk story of Naagin attracts a cruel American who decides to travel to India and find out the truth.
So in 2009, the character George States played by Jeff Douchette travels to the jungles of India and manage to capture the mate of the snake woman.
This action of the villain leads the Naagin to transform into a gorgeous attractive woman who comes to the modern world fuming with vengeance and armed with her poisonous venom to find her captured lover.
This desperate search of the protagonist for her soul mate results in horrifying deaths and slender escapes from the claws of death.
Irrfan Khan plays a prominent role in the movie.
One reason why this movie is a must watch for all the movie buffs is because of the involvement of Robert Kurtzman who is considered as a special effects and make up genius.
A mere glance at his work profile is enough to know the quality which can be expected from him.
He is same man behind the visual effects of movies such as 'Evil Dead' and 'Spy Kids'.
He is a trusted team man of the path breaking film maker Quentin Tarantino having worked with him in all his films.
Robert Kurtzman has also worked with Robert Rodriguez.
He wrote the story of 'From Dusk Till Dawn' directed by Mr. Rodriguez.
He has also worked along with Tom Cruise for the film 'Vanilla Sky' and John Travolta for 'Pulp Fiction'.
'Hissss' will be hitting the big screen by the middle of 2009.

The kiss in 'Hissss'

Bollywood may never show the kind of intense romance scenes as shown in Hollywood flicks, but gone are the days when Indian actors were reluctant to lock lips for a passionate steamy kiss in intense romance scenes.
Directors sitting at the editing table making the performers work easier by either inserting the visuals of two doves or colourful roses peck each other have also become passé. In the coming months, film lovers are going to see the lengthiest kissing scene ever in Bollywood. That is what the buzz from B-Town is.
The scene was shot for the upcoming international flick titled as 'Hissss' having the hot Mallika Sherawat in the role of a "Nagin" (the female snake having unique powers). The artists in the stretched out lip locking scene are Irfaan Khan and Divya Dutta.
Even though 'Hissss' is being directed by the Hollywood film maker Jeniffer Lynch, it cannot be called a Bollywood film and the fact that all the leading actors are from India will make it as endearing as 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
After being part of such acclaimed movies like 'Namesake', 'The Warrior' etc.. 'Irrfan Khan is no stranger to the ways of international film makers. But he still felt jittery when Jennifer told him about the steamy scene with Divya.
The director sensing that Irfan and Divya were quite tensed promised them that the scene will be taken care of in the most possible aesthetic manner. The scene was shot in Kerala. The actors had to do the act in front of the entire unit and not break the lip-lock until Jennifer Lynch asked them to do so.

Mallika roped in by Playboy?

Mallika Sherawat is one actress who in spite of not having any new big releases lined up manages to be in the news.
The only forthcoming movie having the sultry lady in a significant role is the international project titled ‘Hisssss’ directed by Jenifer Lynch. New information regarding this film has ceased to come in the media.
But again here comes an interesting tidbit of information that is going to give Mallika some media space in the coming days.
As per some rumours, Mallika is all set to represent “Playboy” in India. It is said that she has been roped in by “Playboy” for the grand launch of its perfume line in India.
However it is not clear if she has been considered by the American company for being the brand ambassador of the perfume or whether she has been offered the job of just launching the perfume.