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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Monday, April 6, 2009

Irrfan Khan gets CopCover

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Under threat from dacoits, Tigmanshu Dhulia's film gets police protection Irrfan Khan and the unit of Tigmanshu Dhulia's Paan Singh Tomar had to face a harrowing time when dacoits raided a village in the vicinity of their shoot in Dholpur, Rajasthan. After the incident, they were given special police protection.

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Possible target

Talking about the police cover Irfan says, "We were told by the local collector that we could be targetted and to step out only for the shoot.

However, there was shortage of manpower since the police were posted at ongoing local melas.

Also Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajas-than have porous borders where gangs of dacoits keep committing robberies in one state and moving to another."

Presently shooting in Roorkee, Irfan says he was intimidated by the ravines of Chambal which he calls one of the most haunting places he's seen.

"These places are dangerous with their steep climbs and valleys, but at the same time they are so beautiful. I think if Chambal was in the United States, they would have made it into a great tourist spot."

In preparation

Calling the project one of his most physically challenging roles so far he adds, "I had to work on many fronts as the character is different from anything I have done so far.

I had to learn the MP accent, and I'm also training with a coach who's preparing me for the athletic scenes."

The unit of Dhulia's film is shooting in Roorkee till April 12.

Paan Singh Tomar kaun?

He was an athlete from a small town in Madhya Pradesh. He ruled the steeplechase event at the Indian National Games for seven years and his record stood unbeaten for 10 years.

But he became infamous when he gave up his running shoes and went on to wreak havoc in the Chambal Valley.

Dino-Lara split: Courtesy Nandi

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Morea ex's hovering presence around the actor apparently drove Dutta and him apart

Lara Dutta and Dino Morea have split. As reported earlier ('Trouble in paradise'; Hitlist, April 1), things had taken a turn for the worse for the B-Town couple.

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A source reveals, "They have decided to go their separate ways. The main reason for it is Dino's former girlfriend, designer Nandita Mahtani's presence in his life.

It was Lara who took the decision (to split)."

It is learnt that the couple's relationship was further strained after Lara's ex Kelly Dorje spilled the beans about the two in a film magazine.

Obvious flirting

Adds the source, "They have been fighting for the last few months. Lara has been watching Dino's proximity to Nandita with much disdain.

A few months ago, Lara had walked out of Shah Rukh's party at Mannat because Nandi was trying to get intimate with Morea.

Apparently, Dino and Nandi have never gotten over each other. Even at Amrita Arora's sangeet last month, she was spotted all over Dino with Lara also at the bash.

Dino did not object to Nandi's overtures. She kept adjusting the actor's shirt, touching his face, etc it was obvious to onlookers that she was flirting with him."

The source continues, "Lara told Dino to sort out the Nandi issue and tell her he was in a relationship with her. Though Dino told Nandi, he did it halfheartedly, upsetting Lara.

Akele, akele...

Informs the source, "Dino and Lara have been attending events alone. Lara was seen at Vikram Chatwal and Queenie Dhody's party on March 28 solo.

Dino was hardly seen at the recent Fashion Week. Lara has been telling friends bitterly that 'all men are like that.' She means none of them can be faithful."

It is also learnt that Dino has been trying to contact Lara for the past week for a reconciliation. But she was busy shooting in Thailand for Blue.

In fact, Lara has stopped taking Dino's calls. She's also upset with the fact that Kelly, who has been a good friend has broken off all contact with her because of Dino."

When contacted, Lara maintains, "I never commented on my personal life earlier. I won't start doing that now."
Meanwhile, Dino remained unavailable for comment.

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Kareena Kapoor wears dress worth 8 Lakh

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Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor will sport a dress worth Rs.800,000 for a song in ‘Kambakkht Ishq’. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala had specially ordered it for the actress from Paris.

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‘When the song was completed and the whole crew had a look, it looked very beautiful and eye catching. But most importantly everyone’s eyes were stuck at seeing Kareena’s dress. Kareena was looking gorgeous. The dress cost Rs.800,000,’ said a source close to the producer.

The filmmaker has also gifted the dress to Kareena as she looked really pretty wearing it.

‘Sajid Nadiadwala is a wonderful person at heart. He always makes sure that his cast and crew is happy. Kareena was happy after receiving such an extra-ordinary gift from Sajid bhai. She was short of words to express her feeling after she received the gift.’ added the source.

Kareena plays a supermodel in the movie, which has Akshay Kumar in the male lead. It also stars Hollywood biggies Sylvester Stallone, Brandon Routh and Denise Richards.

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Genelia D'Souza only wants Riteish Deshmukh as Co-star

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Genelia opts out of Revathy's multi-starrer as her 'good friend' Mr Deshmukh could not be in it Genelia D'Souza was to be part of Revathy's directorial project starring Jaya Bachchan, Raveena Tandon, Madhavan, Mithun Chakraborthy and Ayesha Takia.

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However, things didn't work out as Genelia insisted that 'good friend' Riteish Deshmukh feature in the film as well.

Woh Nahi Toh Main Nahi: Genelia D' Souza, Piggyback Rider? Riteish Deshmukh
A source reveals, "Genelia loved the subject and was ready to do the film. However, she laid down a condition: take Riteish opposite her.

She said that she wasn't comfortable with anyone else as co-actor. This left the producers dumbfounded."

Won't back down

The producers tried to reason with Genelia by telling her that the role didn't suit Riteish. However, the actress refused to back down and lost the film in the bargain.

Producer Subhash Singh of Hari Om Sai Production confirms that Genelia was approached for the project. "Yes, we were considering her.

However, things didn't work out and now we have Ayesha in the film. In fact, Jiah Khan, too, was interested in the script. We go on the floors this month."

Impossible demand

A source adds, "It was impossible for the producers to accept Genelia's condition. Hence they went ahead with Ayesha."

Though B-Town buzz is that Riteish and Genelia have been close since they acted in Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) together, both have never admitted openly to their relationship.