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Katrina Kaif not a YRF heroine anymore?

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YRF head honcho Aditya Chopra is reportedly very upset with Kat! Read on to ken the full story…<br />
Aditya Chopra is kenned to work virtually exclusively with actors and actresses he launches. Katrina Kaif was an exception. He offered her three films under his banner — Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Ek Tha Tiger and Dhoom 3. The filmmaker and the actress became friends and had a salubrious veneration for each other. It was a mutual veneration society. Till Kat relucted a film offered to her by him.<br />
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Verbalizes a source, “Adi is not a forgiving person. He felt slighted when Kat turned down Gunday when he offered it to her. The studio owner expects blind adhesion from his people. which is why the people who are launched by YRF swear allegiance to the studio every chance they get. He felt he’d done Kat an immensely colossal favour by offering her some great roles and a chance to work with a director like Kabir Khan, when very few astronomically immense directors had faith in her. He felt she should have reciprocated the gesture and acceded to act in Gunday, even if she wasn’t jubilant with her component.”<br />
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The source further integrates, “Kat has been endeavoring to build bridges with him ever since, but Adi is not in a forgiving mood for now. Outlandishly, albeit her beau Ranbir Kapoor acted in a YRF film at the commencement of his vocation, they haven’t offered him another role in the last five years. Kat is hoping that Adi will have a vicissitude of heart anon. She has dropped in a few times at YRF but received a gelid treatment from the engenderer-director. But she is hopeful.”</div>

Katrina Kaif not a YRF heroine anymore?

YRF head honcho Aditya Chopra is reportedly very upset with Kat! Read on to ken the full story… Aditya Chopra is kenned to work virtually ...

Dilwale continues to face troubles post release

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The Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol starrer ,Dilwale that relinquished with much fanfare this week, has additionally been simultaneously facing troubles from major components of India for the past few days. Shah Rukh Khan who was recently embroiled in a controversy owing to his 'intolerance' verbal expression has irked some convivial activists who have decided to boycott the film in their region.<br />
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A few weeks ago, Shah Rukh Khan had commented that he finds our country intolerant and his verbalization resulted in a mass outrage especially in the cyber world and gregarious media where many incriminated the actor of being an apostate and some even alleging that he is a Pakistan adherent. However, just a few days ago, the actor after the constant backlash his film faced, decided to relinquish an apology. But looks homogeneous to that hasn't worked in favour of the actor either. The Bajrang Dal activists in Bihar have decided to oppose the film by shouting slogans, especially in Araria and Patna districts in the state. On the other hand, the Jan Samsaya Nivaran Manch in Rajasthan have been protesting with posters that read 'Boycott Dilwale'.<br />
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Rumour has it that the film is facing the wrath of people even in regions like Allahabad where the public is ostensibly burning the posters of the film owing to the Shah Rukh Khan controversy.<br />
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Dilwale additionally starring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon, is directed by Rohit Shetty and engendered by the filmmaker along with Red Chillies Regalement. The film relinquished on December 18.</div>

Dilwale continues to face troubles post release

The Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol starrer ,Dilwale that relinquished with much fanfare this week, has additionally been simultaneously facing troub...

What made Hrithik Roshan FURIOUS during the Mohenjo Daro shoot?

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Mohenjo Daro director Ashutosh Gowariker… Read on to know which one are we talking about…<br />
Hrithik Roshan is shooting for his next film Mohenjo Daro. The period film dates back to the time when survival of the fittest was not just a theory but a necessity. For one scene, the actor was required to overpower a 20-foot crocodile. Naturally, this was not possible to do with a live crocodile, so a remote-controlled plastic croc was used to film the scene. The rest was to be taken care of during the post-production stage with computer graphics (CG). The problem started when these pictures were released by the film’s team. The reaction that the cast and crew expected about the hunky actor fighting the monster was nothing short of phenomenal. But instead of bouquets, they got brickbats.<br />
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The feedback that Hrithik got, disturbed him. His fans took to social media to say how fake the croc looked and poked fun at the pictures. The actor, a perfectionist, took this criticism to director Ashutosh Gowariker. He suggested that they re-shoot the scene and try and make the beast look more real.<br />
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Says a source, “Ashutosh refused. Shooting a period film is very difficult and he wants to go by his own conviction. Ashu is convinced that they had filmed good footage and was not willing to change things because of comments on social media. This created some stress between the actor and the director. When Hrithik is not happy with his work, he is difficult to handle. It keeps niggling him and he gets restless. For now they have decided to stay away from the subject, lest it hamper the progress of the film.”<br />
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The status quo as of now is that they are not re-shooting. But this is not the end. The actor and the director have both agreed to revisit this at a later stage.<br />
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What made Hrithik Roshan FURIOUS during the Mohenjo Daro shoot?

Mohenjo Daro director Ashutosh Gowariker… Read on to know which one are we talking about… Hrithik Roshan is shooting for his next film Moh...

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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Bitstream Charter, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.7999992370605px;"><b>Promoting More Bicycling & Improving Bicycle Safety: Effective tactics for increasing the number of bicyclists in your community, and improving bicycling safety (approximately 25 min.)</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Bitstream Charter, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.7999992370605px;"><b>Form-Based Codes & Transect Regulations: Understand a newly-emerging, proactive, visionary, equitable, smart way to regulate new development in your community. Learn how to transform your community to become more walkable (approximately 40 min.)</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Bitstream Charter, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.7999992370605px;"><b>The following organizations commonly invite me to give a speech about sprawl, traffic congestion, non-car travel, and quality of life. If any of these groups are found in your area, I would suggest that you contact a representative to find out if they would be interested in sponsoring a speech by me:</b></span></span></div>
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The Car is the Enemy of the City: Why over-dependence on car travel is detrimental to the health of a city (approximately 45 min.) The...

Shahid Kapoor & Kareena Kapoor haven’t lost hope!

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Real-life couple Kareena and sahid kapoor have not exactly had a dream run on celluloid. They came on a cropper in Fida, Chup Chup Ke and 36 China Town. They also have an unreleased film, Boney Kapoor’s film Milenge Milenge to their discredit.</div>
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But now in a film to be directed by Imtiaz Ali who made the quirky Socha Na Tha with Abhay Deol and Ayesha Takia two years ago Shahid and Kareena will be seen “in a totally different light”.</div>
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Says the director, “The Shahid-Kareena film will be about a chance meeting between two strangers in transit, extending into a charming North Indian adventure, and the drastically different effect the meeting has on the two protagonists.”</div>
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After a year-long sabbatical Shahid has resumed his career with Aziz Mirza’s romantic musical co-starring Vidya Balan. However, Imtiaz Ali’s film will be the first to go on the floors. Ali starts shooting in March.</div>
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Says our source, “Before those two biggies Kareena had a choice between Ajay Devgan’s comedy, Sunday, directed by Rohit Shetty and Imtiaz Ali’s romantic comedy. She chose the latter.”</div>
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Shahid Kapoor & Kareena Kapoor haven’t lost hope!

Real-life couple Kareena and sahid kapoor have not exactly had a dream run on celluloid. They came on a cropper in Fida, Chup Chup Ke and ...

Kareena kapoor says that she will definitely marry Shahid

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Subhash K Jha Catches Kareena  In An Ebullient Mood.<br />
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You turned 17 this year…<br />
Ha ha ha. Why not Sweet 16? Seriously, I’m 26. I think I’ve done well for me and myself. I don’t know what more I want from my life and career. I’ve got love and I now I look forward to doing some great films.<br />
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Both professionally and personally I’m at peace with myself. Now I want to go with  flow. Things are going great. In December I start preparing for Mani Rathnam’s Lajjo.<br />
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What preparations?<br />
There will be Urdu classes and lots of dance rehearsals. I’ve to change my hair. I’m restructuring my body because Indian clothes require a different physicality.<br />
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You’re slim enough.<br />
I know. But I constantly feel the need to grow thinner. I’ve always been healthy and slim, touch wood. I’m a foodie. But I burn it up. If I eat I work-out vigorously. I’ll be working out intensely from the next month for Lajjo. I’m really looking forward to working with Aamir Khan. I don’t know how I’ll give my shots.<br />
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What do you mean?<br />
I’m so much in awe of him. Just watching him at work would be my learning experience. I absolutely love him. I know him since the time he worked with my sister in Andaz Apna Apna and Raja Hindustani. I’m an Aamir Khan fan.<br />
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I’m that wide-eyed kid who has watched all his films, read all his interviews and followed all his films. I bought tickets and saw Rang De Basanti six times. Each time I had a blast. When they gave him a standing ovation I also stood up.<br />
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What about another film with Shahid?<br />
We’ve taken a mutual decision not to work together until we’re offered something truly outstanding. It must be an out-and-out love story. He’s one of our youngest leading men. Youth is on his side.Coincidentally Shahid too has taken a break from acting. I’m not exaggerating when I say he hears four scripts a day.<br />
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But nothing excites him. I’m glad he has reached a stage where he can say no. I wish I had done that before. He’s such a fine actor. I’m so happy he has decided to stop work until he’ challenged by a script.<br />
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Are you saying the two of you didn’t plan this time off together?<br />
No. It just happened. Shahid is a thinking guy. So far he has done a lot of films he wasn’t convinced by. When I did the same I defiantly shrugged it off. But bad films trouble Shahid. So now he’s putting his foot down. Good for him. He won’t do any film for money.<br />
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What about you?<br />
Not at all. It’s the script. I’ve realized the script is the real star. That’s why I love Omkara. I think I did well for myself. For me Desdemona’s role is the ultimate. Why just me, everyone in the film was fabulous. I think Omkara is one of this year’s best films. No director except Vishal could’ve the guts to do it.<br />
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Last year you won the Smita Patil Memorial Award.<br />
I was shocked! I was away in Vienna when my sister received a letter from them. When she called to say I had won this award. I guess all my hard work and all my agonizing—am I doing the right thing or not?– is finally paying off.<br />
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I’ve always admired Smita Patil and to have my name associated with her at such a young age… I don’t think I could’ve asked for me. I’m really excited. I’ll be getting the award on 19 September two days before my birthday. A great gift.<br />
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How closely have you watched Smita?<br />
I think she was so wonderful in Arth. She had a thankless unsympathetic role as the Other Woman. And she held her own against someone as powerful as Shabana Azmi. I wish I could play that role. I also like Smita in Bazaar. I’m partial to Bazaar because Supriya Aunty (Shahid’s step-mother Supriya Pathak) is in it. She’s one lovely actress who never got her due. She gave up her opportunities for her kids.<br />
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Just like your mom?<br />
No no. My mom has a rocking life. Lots of friends, she travels, goes out to lunch. Plus my niece Samaira is there. So there’s no time for her to be lonely.<br />
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Were you happy with the response you got for Omkara?<br />
For sure. Mani Rathnam’s Lajjo happened to me after Omkara. I won’t be shooting for the next three months, just travelling to one unexplored land with Shahid every month. Spending my time with friends whom I’ve ignored because of work, gyming…The pressure of getting up for a 9 am shift for work that didn’t excite me, is over.<br />
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I won’t say yes to a film I don’t like. I’m looking for the right scripts. I fall asleep hearing the scripts about people cracking stupid jokes and shedding artifical tears. I can’t be excited by the boy-meets-girl stories. Will someone gift me an exciting script ?<br />
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What special thing will you do during your holiday?<br />
I wish I could boast about doing a course in cinematography or learning a new language during my holiday. I am not the pseudo-intellectual type. I’ll be watching Hindi movies and travelling. Next month Shahid and I travel to Thailand. I love travelling.<br />
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Does Shahid like to travel?<br />
He loves to go to new places. But he’s terrified of flying. That’s the problem.<br />
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That’s okay, you can hold his hand.<br />
Nah. I’m too busy eating and watching movies. I LOVE flying. To me every destination is just a flight away. If I decide to visit a place I’ll just fly off overnight.</div>

Kareena kapoor says that she will definitely marry Shahid

Subhash K Jha Catches Kareena In An Ebullient Mood. You turned 17 this year… Ha ha ha. Why not Sweet 16? Seriously, I’m 26. I think I’v...

Katrina kaif goes to meet Salman khan in jail against all odds

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New Delhi: Salman Khan is in the jail but at least he has some reasons to cheer. The actor’s close friend  Katrina Kaif flew to Jodhpur to visit him in jail.</div>
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Along with Katrina, Salman’s brother  Arbaaz Khan, sisters Alvera and Aprita, and sister-in-law and actress Malaika Arora Khan also visited the actor who is lodged at the Jodhpur Central Jail.</div>
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Though the jail’s visiting hours for the day had ended, the superintendent allowed Katrina and the others to meet Salman for about half an hour at around 1500 hours IST.</div>
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According to the rulebook relatives can meet prisoners only between 0900 hours  and 1100 hours IST on Sundays.</div>
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Katrina kaif and Arbaaz refused to speak to reporters who were waiting with hundreds of Salman’s fans at the airport in Jodhpur and headed straight for their hotel.</div>
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According to the jail authorities Salman had a sleepless night on Saturday. He read a novel to pass the time but avoided any interaction with other prisoners, sources told the PTI.</div>
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After a breakfast of chana and tea, Salman was examined on Sunday morning by a medical team that found him fit.</div>
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Known as Prisoner No. 343 and held in barrack number one, the actor was taken into custody and sent to jail on Saturday following dismissal of his appeal by the District and Session Judge Kamalraj Singhvi against a five-year jail term slapped upon him by the trial court in the Chinkara hunting case.</div>
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The actor may have to spend more nights in jail because his bail hearing may take place only on Wednesday, as it’s a court holiday on Tuesday.</div>
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As per the jail manual regulations, relatives and friends of a prisoner can meet him once in 15 days.</div>
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Katrina kaif goes to meet Salman khan in jail against all odds

New Delhi: Salman Khan is in the jail but at least he has some reasons to cheer. The actor’s close friend Katrina Kaif flew to Jodhpur to...