Bollywood stunner Katrina Kaif is completely bowled over by English actor and ‘Twilight’ star Robert Pattinson. So much so that she’s become obsessed about meeting the actor asap.
To begin with Katrina, currently holidaying in London, has devoured the three of the four books in the Twilight series – ‘Twilight’, ‘New Moon’, ‘Eclipse’ and ‘Breaking Dawn’ -in less than four days and is on her way to finish the fourth one as well.
Now, Kat claims she can’t get Pattinson out of her head.

“This is like an obsession for me. I can’t get Robert Pattinson out of my head…I’ve never felt this way about any man before,” Katrina is quoted as saying by a news agency.
Reports say a formal meeting between Katrina and Pattinson is being planned by her representatives. In fact, Katrina seems to be hoping for an affair with the Hollywood heartthrob because she said: “He says he’s single. But I don’t believe him. That’s what they all say.”

Avatar’, the new movie by ‘Titanic’ director Avatar-poster, broke the US record for new releases in December, earning $77.3 million on its debut weekend, Twentieth Century Fox said Monday.

Previously the studio estimated that the film had earned $73 million, but an especially strong showing Sunday, fuelled by repeat viewers and strong word of mouth, significantly increased the films earnings, despite a strong snowstorm in the eastern US that kept many potential ticket-buyers at home.

The futuristic science fiction epic, shown with new 3D technology that was 12 years in the making, took in an additional $159 million internationally, even though it is yet to be released in lucrative markets like China or Japan.

Fox has not revealed how much the movie cost to produce. But the New York Times estimated that the production and marketing budget combined reached $460 million, not including a $30-million tax credit. With a total take of more than $236 million, the film has already recouped half of its total budget.

‘The reported large budget for the film was obviously money well spent as the film is on its way to a potential near billion dollars in global receipts,’ said Hollywood.com’s box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian. ‘With stunning and groundbreaking visuals in 3-D, the film will continue to generate massive interest around the world.’

The rumours of Katrina Kaif calling off her relationship with her long time boyfriend Salman Khan seems to be just a figment of imagination of some idle brains, as they were like inseparable souls at a time when they need each other.

Salman has been with Katrina all the time, as she is not in good health. It is said that Katrina was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital after complaining of abdominal pain. She is said to have gone through surgery after being diagnosed with appendix.

Sources said that Salman was in the hospital along with his mother Salma and sisters when the operation was done. Salman even posed for photographs with the hospital staffs after much persistence. It shows that the Khan family considers Katrina as its household.
It may be recalled that Katrina has been in bad health for quite sometime now. She was recently diagnosed with jaundice and low haemoglobin count. She braved it and performed at a show in Dubai and even attended a wedding of Salman’s family friend. Hard work seems to have taken a toll on her health.
Well, Katrina should slow down her pace and take care of her health after getting well. After all, money, name and fame should come next to health. We at Oneindia wish her speedy recovery.

Putting speculations to rest, director-producer Karan Johar said that his forthcoming film “My Name Is Khan”, that has Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in main leads, has nothing to do with terrorism.

“‘My Name is Khan’ has nothing to do with terrorism. It is not a terrorism-based plot at all. It is a humanitarian tale about love and sacrifice,” Karan told reporters after unveiling the first look of “My Name Is Khan” at JW Marriot Hotel here Wednesday.

The film’s story revolves around Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh) who suffers from Asperger syndrome, a form of autism. Rizwan falls in love with a single mother Mandira (Kajol) who lives in San Francisco. Rizwan is detained by authorities at Los Angeles International Airport, mistaking his disability for “suspicious” behaviour.

“It is about overcoming a phase, it is about triumph of the human spirit,” said Karan.

Shah Rukh and Karan’s last outing together “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006) couldn’t spell magic at the box office.

But the superstar seems to be pretty impressed with Karan’s work in “My Name Is Khan” and said that the film is the ultimate evolution of the director’s work.

“I have worked with Karan in his first film (’Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’) and has been with him all through his journey. I think ‘My Name Is Khan’ is his ultimate evolution,” said Shah Rukh.

“In this film, the way Karan has touched upon the scenes and sequences, it is very different from his all previous films,” he added.

The film is slated to release Feb 12 next year.

This year’s blockbuster film- Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Love Aaj Kal’ has captured the imagination of love-birds and Shahid Kapoor’s ‘Kaminey’ has also hit ‘dhan tana’ (read bull’s eye) at the box office. Now we hear the two are fighting it off…not for Bebo, of course, but for this year’s top spot of ‘Best Actor Award’ in the ‘Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Awards’.

Both the actors are neck-to-neck in a face off for the top spot of the best actor award. Apart from the two, the other actors who are in the race for the best actor award are Aamir Khan for ‘Ghajini’, Ranbir Kapoor for ‘Wake Up Sid’ and Shah Rukh Khan for ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’.

Also, as ‘Love Aaj Kal’ and ‘Kaminey’ is nominated in most of the categories it will be intriguing to watch the battle between the actors’ films for the awards.

The Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Awards is the Guild’s endeavor to honor excellence in cinema and television by the stalwarts of the industry itself. Over the years, the Apsara Awards has acknowledged talent, perseverance, innovation and pure artistry. The night will see a total of 31 awards being presented, five of which are for television, 23 for film and three special awards.

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Shah Rukh Khan is in no mood to let his cricket venture ‘Kolkata Knight Riders’ bite the dust. His fortunes in the game of cricket might be on a major decline but that hasn’t deterred him to any extent. The actor is all set to come up with a cricket stadium in Dubai.According to reports, SRK apparently plans to open a cricketing stadium in Dubai. The actor is said to have some land in Dubai and he’s planning to develop that into a huge stadium soon. He is believed to be teaming up with some UAE based developers.

reports, SRK apparently plans to open a cricketing stadium in Dubai. The actor is said to have some land in Dubai and he’s planning to develop that into a huge stadium soon. He is believed to be teaming up with some UAE based developers.
It is learnt that SRK`s decision to take on this project comes from the fact that he wants to provide free coaching and assistance to needy and underprivileged players who cannot bear the expenses. The stadium will apparently be equipped to the hilt.

“When operational, the ground will have all the facilities to host international cricket matches and even other global sporting events. SRK is a dearly loved Indian star in the country and this is his way of giving it back to them. He will frequent the place more often than what he used to. The place might also become a venue for his stage shows in that land”, says a source.

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra had a grand wedding and gave an equally grand reception yesterday and invited the whole Bollywood fraternity. Shilpa wore a indo-western dress by designer Tarun Tahiliani, Raj also wore a black Shantanu-Nikhil sherwani. Shilpa’s jewelry has been designed by Anmol Jewelers.

This dream has been a long time coming. When on Jan 22 the epic film “Veer” hits theatres, Bollywood actor Salman Khan would have fulfilled his dream of 20 years. The movie’s first look will be unveiled Friday with “De Dana Dan”.

“‘Veer’ has been a 20-year dream of Salman Khan. His involvement in this particular project is tremendous especially because he lived with the script for so long. It’s like a dream come true for him,” said a source close to the actor in a press statement.

The much-talked about film is about the bravery of a Pindari soldier and speaks of bravery exemplifying the courage of every oppressed Indian fighting for justice and independence. Directed by Anil Sharma, the film features Salman in never seen before avatar along with newcomer Zarine Khan.

Former Miss UK Lisa Lazarus too plays an important role in the film that also stars Mithun Chakraborty and Jackie Shroff along with Sohail Khan and Bharat Dabholkar.

“Salman has gone all out for this film. He has worked hard on his look for ‘Veer’ – right from the styling to his toned physique. The film has turned out great much to everyone’s delight and is touted as Salman Khan’s greatest work,” said the source.

Produced by Vijay Galani, the film will be realeased worldwide by Eros International.

Galani has roped in Sajid Wajid for the music and Oscar winner Gulzar for the lyrics. This is composer duo’s first historical film.

Asian-American filmmaker Krishna Shah is set to make a biopic on Indira Gandhi and has roped in Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit to play the role of India’s first and only woman prime minister.

Titled “Mother: The Indira Gandhi Story”, the film was announced on the late prime minister’s 92nd birth anniversary Thursday. The pre-production of the film has already been done. It will go on floors in mid 2010 and be shot in India, Britain, US and Russia.

“I have followed Indira Gandhi’s life through media, books and critics. It’s such an exciting and dramatic story. I want the future generation to know her story. A whole new generation has grown and matured since her assassination and through this film I hope to connect people with their history and legacy,” Shah said in a press release.

Apart from Madhuri, Bollywood actors Dharmendra, Abhay Deol and Nana Patekar have been approached to play Motilal Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi and Jayaprakash Narayan respectively.

Hollywood star Tom Hanks is likely to be a part of the film as former US president Lyndon Baines Johnson. Tommy Lee Jones is also being approached for a pivotal role in the film.

“Mother: The Indira Gandhi Story” will be made in two parts.

While the first part will unfold the story from her birth to her emergence as “Maa Durga” (goddess of War) after her victory against Pakistan in the 1971 war, the second instalment will cover her political journey from the rise of her son Sanjay Gandhi to her assassination in 1984, Shah said.

Shah has been doing research for the project since two decades. He has read books on her, interviewed politicians, journalists, bureaucrats, writers, military men and her contemporaries to dig information.