Karan Johar is returning this week to woo the box office with a romantic comedy which coincides with the Valentine’s Day revelries. He has teamed up with the fresh pair of Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor to attract the audiences.

Directed by debutant Shakun Batra, the film’s cast has Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah and Ram Kapoor and it will be released on 1,200 screens worldwide. It is made at an approximate budget of Rs.25-30 crore.

In “Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na”, Ratna had played Imran’s mother, but her character in the new film is a complete contrast. More

PVR Pictures’ Emraan Hashmi and Abhay Deol starrer SHANGHAI is all set to release on June 8, 2012. The film is directed by Dibakar Banejee and also stars Kalki Koechlin and Prosenjit Chatterjee in prominent roles.

The movie is based on the life of politicians and their greed and has been inspired from Costa Gavras directed movie Z, released in 1969. SHANGHAI portrays the present political scenario and how common man gets his revenge back.

Dibakar is thrilled at the way SHANGHAI has shaped up. “Frankly I have been stunned by the performances from our stars and our character artistes. I can safely say that all preconceived notions that people have about both Abhay and Emraan are going to be shattered by this movie,” avers Dibakar.

Actress Sonam Kapoor denies reports of having problems with actor Shahid Kapoor and director Punit Malhotra.

It was reported that the 26-year-old, who worked in Malhotra’s directorial debut “I Hate Luv Storys”, has turned down a film by the young director because he has roped in Shahid, her “Mausam” co-star in the male lead.

However, Sonam took to Twitter to shoot down the reports and wrote: “I’m hearing the funniest rumours about myself! In Thailand, and all I can say is I’m on the floor laughing.”

“Okay morning guys I’m not mad at Shahid Kapoor or Punit Malhotra and I’m not dating anyone! I’m minding my own business and working,” she further tweeted. Source

In today’s Bollywood scenario, where every actor worth is salt is either getting Botoxed or undergoing hair transplants to look as good as possible, Akshaye Khanna, who was recently seen playing a protagonist in recently released Gali Gali Chor Hai and has been sporting a head full of thinning hair since the past few years, claims that he has never contemplated getting  a hair grafting procedure.

The admittedly reclusive actor was recently quoted to have said in an interview, “Everybody has some or the other problem-back problem, knee problem, stomach problem…one has to pick oneself in life and move on. If suddenly your hearing becomes weak, it doesn’t mean that you have to sit at home for the rest of your life. Just wear a hearing aid and get on with life. I just want to be the way I am and there’s nothing wrong with it.”

In Gali Gali Chor Hai, Akshaye Khanna played the role of common man Bhaarat, a bank cashier who works as a Ram-leela actor in his spare time in his hometown. Source

It is certain that there will be a huge crowd of his squealing, screaming, and swooning female fans who will brave the Berlin chill and snow to have a glimpse of their heartthrob. In 2010 when the King came to Berlin with MY NAME IS KHAN, it was rumoured that the tickets for his film’s show were sold in black. There will be a repeat show of DON 2 next day noon at reduced prices (9 Euros) at the same venue. The 2 D Hindi version of the film will be screened with English sub-titles. The dubbed German version will be released later on 16th February, 2012, which will mark the film’s release in the other language versions in overseas territories like Russia, Germany, China, France, Israel, and Turkey.

The Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) officials are expecting a huge rush of SRK fans in Berlin. They are treating his presence as THE event of this year’s festival. Expecting a kind of a mob frenzy, generally associated with rock stars, they have refused to disclose the name of the hotel where SRK will be put up. It should be Ritz Carlton in all probability. The Berlinale web site also has a special Q&A page to answer the queries of SRK fans and to provide information about ticket sales etc. Source

After the shoot his Ek Tha Tiger gets over, Salman Khan will face the camera for Dabangg 2, the much anticipated sequel to the 2010 blockbuster Dabangg that had Salman playing the corrupt cop Chulbul Pandey.

Now, in the sequel, to be directed by Arbaaz Khan, Chulbul Pandey doesn’t mend his ways but, on the contrary, becomes more corrupt. This time, he operates not from Lalganj, but from Mumbai, which means heftier bribes but also bigger troubles.

Those expecting another showdown between Sonu Sood and Salman Khan might be disappointed as Sonu Sood isn’t part of the sequel. The villain is now played by Prakash Raj, seen in Singham and Wanted. More

Actress Priyanka Chopra, who has made headlines for her alleged relationship with Shahrukh Khan, has finally expressed her views on the controversy.

Priyanka to a leading publication has mentioned that the reports of her speculated relationship with SRK bothers her and she is very upset with the entire episode.

The report also mentioned that Priyanka gives no importance to such baseless rumours. Source

Way back in 1998, Salman Khan took a step that struck a high note, in terms of tunes, that is. The irrepressible Khan gave a break to composer duo Sajid-Wajid with Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya.

Now 14 years later, the duo’s nephews Amjad-Nadeem have been roped in to compose music for Vivek Oberoi’s Zilla Ghaziabad and Kismat Luv Paisa Dilli (KLPD), that too at the actor’s insistence. Lyricist Shabbir Ahmed has been roped in as well to pen the songs.

A source close to the actor says, “Vivek was very impressed when he heard Amjad-Nadeem’s songs. He asked them to compose a few more songs and when he heard those as well, he decided to help them bag their first project.

Vivek, who at present is shooting for KLPD, produced by Amit Chandrra and Krishan Chaudhary of Delhi-based Shrishti Cine Entertainment confirms, “Yes, Amjad-Nadeem are composing music for KLPD and Zilla Ghaziabad. They are really talented and if I have the means to promote new talent then why not?” More

Continuing its superb run, Karan Malhotra’s Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt, Priyanka Chopra and Rishi Kapoor starrer, AGNEEPATH has achieved another distinction. On Sunday (5th February), AGNEEPATH crossed the 100 crore mark from India.

This is an important milestone in superhero Hrithik Roshan’s career as AGNEEPATH is his first film which has netted more than 100 crores, having missed the mark by 8 crore in ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA.

In fact just as we had predicted last month (Priyanka all set for a double hundred!-13th January) after DON 2, AGNEEPATH turns out to be the second 100 crore netter for Priyanka, and puts her on par with Asin (GHAJINI and READY).

With AGNEEAPTH still being the first preference for the audience, even during the second weekend, the film has bright chances of achieving a super hit status. Source

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has largely been out of the public eye since the birth of her daughter on November 16, attended the reception of Bollywood actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’souza who got married on Friday.

Aishwarya, traditionally dressed in an anarkali suit, set off a frenzy as photographers covering the event rushed to click the one image no one wanted to miss.

Aishwarya was briefly spotted and clicked when the Bachchans hosted media mogul Oprah Winfrey at their home during her first India visit. Later, she drove with Oprah, father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan and husband Abhishek to a party hosted by Parameshwar Godrej to welcome Oprah. Source

Ritesh Deshmukh and Ganelia D’Souza were married at a church in Bandra today, this followed a lavish Maharashtrian-style wedding at the Grand Hyatt hotel yesterday. The couple will next host a reception at the Grand Hyatt hotel.

Ritesh and Ganelia had been seeing each other since their Bollywood debut ‘Tujhe Meri Kasam’ in 2003, and sealed their eight year long relationship in a grand Maharashtrian-style wedding yesterday. Today’s christian wedding was a small family affair. Ganelia looked stunning an full-length white gown, and Riesh looked dapper in a black suit, as the couple said their “I do’s”.

Riteish Deshmukh is the son of former Mahrashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh and is from a Maharashtrian family, while Genelia D’Souza is from a Mangalorean Catholic family, which is why, the wedding was also solemnised in a Christian way at a church.

Ritesh Deshumkh and Ganelia D’Souza have a grand Maharashtrian-style wedding at the Grand Hyatt
Dressed in a white sherwani and red turban, the groom Riteish Deshmukh arrived at the marriage venue along with the band, baaja and baaraat. He wore a sehra and was astride a ghodi (mare). The excited groom smiled at the onlookers and waved his hands. Genelia D’Souza looked stunningly beautiful dressed in red and gold lehenga designed for her by Ritu Kumar. More

As Abhishek Bachchan turned 36 Sunday, close friends took to micro-blogging site Twitter to wish him. Some sent him a “big and tall hug”, while others wished happiness to the “coolest person”.

Here’s what celebs had to say:

Sonam Kapoor: Happy birthday Junior Bachchan! You by far the nicest, coolest person I know.

Bipasha Basu: Happy, Happy Birthday Junior Bachchan! Love and Hugs from Bippy (Bipasha).

Neil Nitin Mukesh: Wishing my elder brother Junior Bachchan a very happy birthday. Lots of love to you brother.

Tarun Mansukhani: Wishing my friend Junior Bachchan a very very happy birthday. Big and tall hug to you. More