"LOVE AAJ KAL" Saif Ali Khan turns Producer

"LOVE AAJ KAL", which is releasing on July 31, is the first film to be produced by Saif Ali Khan, who stars opposite Deepika Padukone in the film. http://indianmoviestvmasala.blogspot.com/2009/07/deepika-padukone-love-aaj-kal.html

The film also stars yesteryear hit couple Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor along with Rahul Khanna. "LOVE AAJ KAL" is directed by Imtiaz Ali of `Jab We Met' fame. And do you know who recommended Imtiaz Ali to Saif Ali Khan, none other than Saif's love Kareena Kapoor, who has delivered a Super Hit "JAB WE MET" with Imtiaz Ali.

This was disclosed by Saif who was in New Delhi with his co-star Deepika Padukone and Imtiaz Ali to promote their film. Saif told reporters, "Kareena highly recommended Imtiaz when I decided to produce a film. At that time 'Jab We Met' hadn't released. So I met him... it was the script and the way he narrated it to me that really impressed me and we decided to make 'Love Aaj Kal',".

He further added "I love the way Imtiaz works. He is amazing,".

Photo Courtesy : ww.loveaajkal.com

Shah Rukh cried when Michael Jackson passed away

During a recent ceremony held in UK, to honour Shah Rukh Khan with a Doctorate by Bedfordshire University, SRK said that “I cried, it was since long I cried. My wife and kids also cried,” after hearing about the tragic death of Micheal Jackson

“I cried, it was since long I cried. My wife and kids also cried,”said Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan after hearing about the tragic death of’ King of Pop’ Michael Jackson. He further added "I felt very sad. I had met him He was a wonderful creation of God,”.

KAMBAKKHT ISHQ bumper opening becomes Super Hit

So Akki has finally delivered a hit after 3 Flops "Tasveer, Chandni Chowk to China & Tashan".

Akshay Kumar has proved all his detractors wrong, since 'Kambakkht Ishq' opened to a bumper opening and has garnered a whopping Rs 46 crore at the box office in its opening weekend including Rs 32 crore earnings from the domestic Box Office. Overall the film has grossed over Rs 100 crores worldwide in its very first week. This was confirmed by Eros International, the film's co-producer and distributorsaid in a statement. The film was released in about 2,000 screens world-wide, cost Rs 75 crore.

Thus Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor starrer Kambakkht Ishq has seen one of the most successful openings in the Bollywood.

The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Eros International and directed by newcomer Shabbir Khan.

Photo Courtesy : kambakkhtishqmovie.com

Shah Rukh becomes Dr. Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan has become Dr. Shah Rukh Khan now. He was conferred with the honorary Doctorate in Arts & Culture, by Bedfordshire University, a British University at a glittering ceremony held on July 10.

SRK was quite excited on getting the honour and jokingly said "Interestingly my kids don't understand this doctorate and believe I will be awarded a stethoscope". He further added "I get the feeling that I should further the cause of those underprivileged children who don't get the opportunity to educate themselves,''

The honour was conferred to Shah Rukh by Vice Chancellor of University Professor Les Ebdon. Indian High Commissioner Shiv Shankar Mukherjee was also present at the event.

So another feather on Shah Rukh's cap, Congratulations.

Katrin Kaif & John Abraham voted as most Eligible Single Celebrities

In a recent poll conducted by a matrimonial website, Bollywood Actors John Abraham & Katrina Kaif have been voted as the most eligible Single Celebrities.

In a response from over 18,000 netizens, around 48% of males voted for Katrina as the most eligible single female and 43% percent females opted John Abraham as their favoured eligible bachelor.

The other hot contenders were Salman Khan, Rahul Gandhi, Ranbir Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, M.S. Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh, Katrina scored over divas like Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor.

Deepika Padukone - Love Aaj Kal

Deepika Padukone is waiting eagerly and excited for her latest film "LOVE AAJ KAL", releasing on July 31. Incidenatlly this is the first film to be produced by Saif Ali Khan, who also plays the love interest of Deepika in the film, which is directed by Imtiaz Ali of `Jab We Met' fame.

When we mention of Deepika's love interest, one interesting fact comes out is that, Deepika in most of her films have acted opposite Actors almost double of her age.

To start with - Shah Rukh Khan, with whom she made her debut in "OM SHANTI OM", then opposite Akshay Kumar, who is 42, in "CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA".

Now in Love Aaj Kal, Saif is 39. Isn't it interesting or Deepika loves old men ???

SHAHID KAPUR BEATS KAREENA KAPOOR

Shahid beats Kareena, becomes Sexiest Vegetarian

In a recent poll conducted by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), Shahid Kapur has emerged as the most SEXIEST VEGETARIAN in Asia.

And do you know, who was one of the contenders & competitors of Shahid, none other than Kareena Kapoor, ex-girlfriend of Shahid, who incidentally turned Vegetarian on the insistence of Shahid Kapur.

Other contenders were Taiwanese Actor cum singer Barbie Hsu, Bollywood actress Mahima Chaudhary, Hong Kong pop star Stephy Tang, Mongolian Singer Nominjin etc.