Kangna Ranaut has admitted that her recent comedy roles have allowed her to escape being typecast in complex roles.The actress will soon appear alongside Mallika Sherawat in Double Dhamaal.She told Mumbai Mirror: “A lot of people are saying that I have successfully reinvented myself and with the success of Tanu Weds Manu, people are obviously accepting me in the comedy genre.”Ranaut added that she took the script on because it made her “roll on the floor with laughter”.Her breakthrough film was the fictional exposé of the modelling world Fashion, where she played a model who finds herself struggling to Read the full story

 Band Baaja Baaraat has secured six nominations at this year’s International Indian Film Academy Awards.The film has been nominated in the following categories: ‘Best Movie’, ‘Best Direction’, ‘Best Female Performance In A Leading Role’, ‘Best Music Direction’, ‘Best Story’ and ‘Best Dialogue’. “Anushka Sharma, whose previous films focused more on the male protagonist, [was given] a fresh new revival to her career, while Ranveer Singh became a household name thanks to the most successful debut that’s been seen in a long time,” a statement said.The Yash Raj Productions film, which is widely Read the full story

Amitabh Bachchan has admitted that most of the flamboyant outfits in his latest film are from his own wardrobe.The Bollywood veteran will next be seen playing a colourful but grumpy old man in the upcoming Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap.He told Mid Day: “He is a flamboyant kind of a character. So we got the designer to dress him accordingly. “Most of the wardrobe is my personal stuff, like glares, jackets and jeans, etc. The scarves are designed by the designer.”The film sees Bachchan’s 60-year old character having an on-screen romance with his former co-star Hema Malini.However, the actor added that Read the full story

Kareena Kapoor has admitted that she believes her relationship with boyfriend Saif Ali Khan makes others jealous.The Bollywood couple have been dating for four years, with recent speculation that the relationship is in trouble.Kapoor told The Times of India: “This is all unnecessary news spread by jealous people. I think, in this industry, people can’t see two people happy in a relationship and doing so well.”She added: “I am hurt and upset, as the entire news is false and baseless.”The actress has often publicly spoken about her boyfriend, who she has said that she wants to be with for “the Read the full story

Salman Khan could be forced to cut out lyrics to one of the main tracks in Ready after it was deemed offensive to Hindus.Members of the Hindu Personal Law board have called for the song to be excised from the DVD release of the film, according to Mid Day.The track contains the phrase “raas leela”, which is normally associated with Lord Krishna but is used to describe Khan’s character in the song and dance sequence.Vinod Bhanushali, president of marketing and promotions at the company behind the home release, told the tabloid: “The lyricist wrote the song keeping the situation in Read the full story

Raveena Tandon has revealed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has wanted children for a long time.News broke that the former Miss World and her husband Abhishek Bachchan are expecting a child when the couple were congratulated by his father Amitabh in a tweet.Tandon tweeted from her own account: “I remember, she and me together on flights, going for concerts, chatting, long hrs (sic) away, then too she dreamed of a happy settled family life.”She added that Rai Bachchan is “a strong [Scorpio] lady” and has “moulded” her life as she wants.Tandon recently returned to cinema, starring opposite Amitabh in Read the full story

Shilpa Shetty’s former restaurant business is reportedly in financial trouble.The company, which took over the already troubled Bombay Bicycle Club chain, has filed for bankruptcy, according to The Times of India.”When Shilpa invested a huge sum in the group, the prospects seemed brighter,” a source told the paper.They added: “Apart from not-so-positive reviews from the press, the establishment has also had to deal with monetary issues like debts and loan approvals.” It is claimed that Shetty and her tycoon husband Ray Kundra invested £6 million to grow the modern Indian cuisine chain globally.The former Read the full story

Double Dhamaal filmmakers have constructed a replica casino for their comic sequel.The set at Mehboob Studio in Mumbai is reported to have cost Rs1.5 Crore ( £225,000) and was used for just 12 days of filming.Double Dhamaal producer Ashok Thakeria said: “Credit goes to art director Tanushree Sarkar for putting up such a brilliant set. Other actors and filmmakers would drop in to have a look around as they had heard a lot about it.”Thakeria went on to explain why he decided to construct the elaborate set rather than shoot inside a functional casino. “They would only let us shoot for a few hours in Read the full story

 Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has revealed plans to launch a chain of multiplex cinemas.The director, known as The Show Man of Hindi film, now plans to operate a chain of new theatres under the Mukta Cinemas brand.”After production and distribution, exhibition was the next logical step for us,” said Mukta Arts CEO Ravi Gupta.The company plans to open 14 screens in the coming financial year, collaborating with mall owners in Baroda, Ahmedabad and Bhopal on a revenue-sharing model. Ghai’s distribution arm is said to already operate 160 single-screen cinema halls and multiplexes across India.As the Read the full story

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will reportedly continue shooting on Heroine throughout her pregnancy.The actress, who started filming on the Madhur Bhandarkar project in early June, is expected to complete her commitments on the film within 45 days, The Times of India reports.”Madhur is not worried about Heroine’s promotions or how Ash’s pregnancy will affect the film’s success,” a source told the newspaper.The film celebrity, who married Abhishek Bachchan in 2007, has been the subject of long-running media speculation regarding her possible pregnancy. “We shouldn’t forget that Ash is a popular and Read the full story