Ajay Devgn: We are not trying to make classy films

It is more difficult to make friends than enemies in Bollywood and who knows that better than Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty, who have been close pals for almost 20 years.

When Ajay made his debut in Phool Aur Kaante, Rohit was assistant director on the same film, and that was the beginning of their long association. Shetty's first film, Zameen, starred Ajay in a leading role, and ever since, Ajay has been part of every film directed by Rohit Shetty.

As the two get ready to release their upcoming action film Singham, Sonil Dedhia catches up with them to find out more about the film and what it's like to be friends on and off the set.
What's it like making action films again after a long gap?

Ajay Devgn: It was a fantastic experience. I have not done an out-and-out action film for almost eight years now. I have been waiting for the right script and Singham was the perfect one. It's a hard hitting film and a complete entertainer.

Promos of the film are prompting comparisons with Dabangg.

Ajay Devgn: We have nothing to do with Dabangg. There aren't many action films that are coming out. I think the only similarity is that both protagonists are in uniform. Rohit Shetty:  It's a good sign that people are comparing our film with a hit film (Smiles).

Wedding bells toll for Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor next Valentine day

If all goes well, Bollywood's hottest couple "Saifeena" may tie the knot on Valentine's Day, next year. Sources said the couple may just exchange a ring. But, according to rumours, they confided to close friends that they will take the big step after seeing how they are placed in the second week of February.



The couple touted as 'saifina' following Hollywood hot couple 'Brangelina' (Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie) has till date rejected all claims of an engagement or a marriage. Kareena is going through the best phase of her film career with films lined up opposite the five Khans. Bodyguard opposite Salman Khan is her next release, followed by Ra. One with Shah Rukh Khan. Agent Vinod with beau Saif Ali Khan will follow soon.

Next up will be Short Term Shaadi with Imran Khan, riding high on the success of Delhi Belly, and finally Reema Kagti's untitled film with method actor Aamir Khan. After these five films, Kareena is reportedly not too keen to sign films for a while as she wants to get married and then take on life as it comes.

Anushka Sharma cover on Maxim (Watch Video)

Move over to the cute, bubbly and girl-next-door Anushka Sharma and meet the hot and sizzling Band Baaja Baarat babe.The girl has shot in a sumptuous and sexy avatar for the cover of the latest edition of Maxim.Her tousled hair,rosy red lips and the silk outfit surely give her a complete image makeover,making her a brand new hot property of Bollywood.The delight does not end here.Besides the cover page, Anushkha has some impressive pictures inside the edition too.

The great Bollywood revolution for Malaika Arora Khan

Bollywood is undergoing an entirely new revolution as movies are becoming bolder day by day in terms of both language and presentation. Recently when Delhi Belly released, a section of the audience was all gung- ho about the film and so were the industry people.


With such movies, Bollywood seems to be taking on the role of   'gaaliwood' but Malaika Arora Khan sees it as a positive change. She said, " The audience's taste is changing so the films are being made accordingly. "I believe there should be some change in film making so that the audience does not feel bored. Hence it is important that you use the commonly used language in the movie. " And for those who are not fond of the new age approach to movies can simply ignore them," concludes Malaika.

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Rouhan and Akanksha win 'Chhote Ustaad' Title

Rouhan and Akanksha win 'Chhote Ustaad' Title: India's Akanksha Sharma and Pakistan's Rouhan Abbas have won the 'Chhote Ustaad' singing reality show, which brought together young talent from both the countries under the religion of music.

The winners of the competition, declared on Sunday night, received a cash prize of Rs 10 lakhs each. The runners up Rishab (India) and Moon (Pakistan) got Rs 5 lakh each. The 'Golmaal 3' team led by director Rohit Shetty and actors Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor and Tushar Kapoor along with Asha Bhosale witnessed the glittering function. Renowned singers Sonu Niigaam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan were the judges on the Star Plus show, which went on air in July. Sharing his experience at the musical show, Sonu Nigam, said, "It has been a truly enriching one.. mentoring and judging these talented kids from India and Pakistan. The winners thoroughly deserved the title while they did have a great competition. The kids are truly amazing and I am extremely happy that their talent has been acknowledged and applauded by the entire nation."

Shilpa clarifies about Pakistani Players

Bollywood celebrity and Rajasthan Royals co-owner Shilpa Shetty has said that the non-inclusion of Pakistani players.
In IPL was by their availability and not nationality. She made it clear that she didn't want to take risk by selecting pakistani players.
Shilpa Shetty at a function organized by the Rajasthan Royals said "The decision on Pak players was never on nationality.
It was always on availability. And by availability I don't mean dates on a diary. I'm talking about whether they'll be available.
In India for us to use them. We didn't want to take risk," .No Pakistani player was bought by. The eight IPL teams during an auction for the third edition of the competition Shilpa Shetty recently supported Shahrukh Khan.
And she described it as a unfortunate, that the actor was being targeted for expressing his opinion. she says these controversy has affected the spirit of the game.
"What is great about IPL is that when a wicket falls, we see a Pakistani and Indian player hug each other and see an Australian and South African do a high-five, I miss that. These controversies have take away the spirit of the game," Shipa adds.

VIDYA WELCOMES 2010

Actress Vidya Balan receives rave reviews for her superlative performance in R Balki's 'Paa'.
Now she's channelising her energies into Ketan Maroo's 'Ishqiya' where.
Once again she is it pitted with two versatile talents, Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi.
Vidya plays a sensuous village girl in this love triangle and says she is fully aware of her sexual charms and within the four walls of the bedroom.
She is unapologetic about using her guile and charm. She says quality work like 'Paa' and now 'Ishqiya' has made her realize that if she is patient.
The right roles are bound to come her way. 2010 is an important year for Vidya as she starts it with 'Ishqiya' and then moves onto Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Chenab Gandhi'. On the personal front, Vidya says none of her heroes even treated her like a lady; she was treated like one of the boys.
Her heroes backslap her and they share a few laughs and jokes. In spite of her reported past romances with John and Shahid, the actress herself rubs them and is ready with open arms in the New Year.Vidya who shares the same frame with actor Arshad Warsi in 'Ishqiya' says her co-star hasn't got his due in Bollywood and is underutilized as an actor.
Set in eastern Uttar Pradesh, 'Ishqiya' is a tale of romance between individuals caught in a web of crime, suspense, passion and deceit. Directed by debutant Abhishek Chaubey, the movie also stars Naseeruddin Shah in a key role.

Happy Birthday Vidya Balan

It’s the start of a new year - a new decade according to many - and it’s also the birthday of the beautiful and elegant Vidya Balan - thirty-one years old today. Kerala-born Vidya made a stunning debut in Parineeta and has since impressed in movies such.As Lage Raho Munnabhai, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Guru, Kismat Konnection and most recently with the Bachchans in Paa.How has Vidya been preparing for her birthday? “Spending a lot of quiet time, quality time with loved ones and focussing.On the new year with renewed energy and positive thinking,” she says, “I’m thrilled at the response I got for Paa. It feels good and I’m raring to go at 2010.”Vidya is looking forward to the release of Ishqiya in which she takes on a more brazen country-girl image.The film also stars Naseruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi and has already raised expectations after a few run-ins with the censor.Vidya is full of praise for her co-star Arshad in the movie. "Arshad is a brilliant actor,” she states, “I feel he is underutilised in our cinema. He is wonderful and I share a great camaraderie with him. He is really yet to get his due." In addition, she will soon start work on No One Killed Jessica, the story of the Jessica Lal murder and its aftermath.