Shah Rukh 'slaps' Shirish Kunder at Sanjay Dutt's bash

Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder at the first anniversay bash of Sanjay and Manyata Dutt.

Shah Rukh Khan allegedly assaulted Farah Khan's husband and filmmaker Shirish Kunder at Sanjay Dutt's bash on Sunday.

According to reports, Shirish was drunk and followed Shah Rukh everywhere and even entered the loo with him. Irritated SRK then pinned him to a sofa and allegedly punched him.

Farah Khan confirmed the incident. "Shirish, my husband, was beaten up by Shah Rukh and his three bodyguards in Sanjay Dutt's party. Shah Rukh asked Shirish why he had tweeted

against him... There was no provocation from our side. He had screamed at Shirish telling him that he would destroy me as well," the choreographer-director told Headlines Today.

Farah Khan also SMSed reporters: "Shahrukh has always told me that physical abuse is the worst way 2 sort out a problem, n that its means the person who's hitting has either a personal or professional crisis going on, n it saddens me 2 see him doing the same (sic)."



When things got out of hand, Sanjay Dutt had to intervene to stop the brawl. But apparently he too slapped Kunder for sending lewd messages to his wife Maanyata and for misbehaving with a girl at the same party.

This isn't the first time Shirish has messed with King Khan. The Joker director had made nasty remarks about RA.One after its release. Kunder had tweeted: "I just heard a 150 Cr firework fizzle."

Rumours of a fallout between Farah and Shah Rukh Khan have been doing the rounds for a while now. But has this unfortunate incident put a nail in the coffin of this duo's friendship?

No FIR against SRK
"Thanks for all your concern & wishes. We are very grateful. Contrary to rumours, we have no intention of filing a FIR or police complaint," Shirish Kunder posted on Twitter.

Dabboo Ratnani supports SRK
The fashion photographer tweeted: "I was present at Sanj's party & Without Any Bias I Fully Support Shah Rukh @iamsrk."

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Shah Rukh Khan beats up Farah Khan's husband Shirish Kunder at Sanjay Dutt's party

Mumbai: Actor Shah Rukh Khan reportedly beat up scriptwriter/director Shirish Kunder, the husband of once his close friend and director Farah Khan, at a party thrown on Sunday night in Mumbai by actor Sanjay Dutt to celebrate the success of his filmAgneepath.

After the Shah Rukh-Salman brawl at Katrina Kaif's birthday bash in 2008, Khan again finds himself involved in a public fight. The grapevine is abuzz about Khan having punched Kunder at Dutt's party at a lounge bar in the city. The bust up is said to have occurred late at night when an irked Khan allegedly roughed up his former friend's husband, who has been very vocal against the film star.

According to reports, an inebriated Kunder was following Khan around and even entered the bathroom with him. An irritated Khan then allegedly pinned him to a sofa and punched and abused him. Despite repeated attempts Khan remained unavailable for comment.

According to sources Dutt who had to intervene and separate the two, also slapped Kunder for allegedly sending lewd messages to his wife Manyata and for misbehaving with a girl at the party. Farah and Kunder spoke about the incident in a statement but denied they were going to pursue the matter with police.

Kunder took to his Twitter account to say: "Thanks for all your concern & wishes. We are very grateful. Contrary to rumours, we have no intention of filing a FIR or police complaint."

Meanwhile Farah Khan's statement on the incident is as follows: "Shah Rukh has always told me that physical abuse is the worst way to sort out a problem and that it means the person who's hitting has either a personal or professional crisis going on and it saddens me to see him doing the same."

Khan had joined the party late at night after hosting the 57th Idea Filmfare Awards with Ranbir Kapoor. Once very good friends, Farah choreographed Khan in several of his films and directed him in 'Main Hoon Naa' and 'Om Shanti Om' but their friendship soured after she cast Akshay Kumar in 'Tees Maar Khan' in 2010. They tried to patch things up later but Kunder took potshots at Khan at the time of the release of his dream project RA.One.

The actor's enmity with Kunder apparently stems from the days when he refused to do his film 'Joker'. Kunder, who also once used to be close to Khan, occasionally blasts the actor on his twitter page, recently calling his sci-fi 'Ra.One' "a 150 cr firework fizzle". Two of the celebrities present at the party, however, came out in support of Khan, saying Kunder had it coming.

"Shahrukh is supr rockin.. Good he gave it 2 shirish. people shud learn 2 b grateful to king khan, aftrall he has been so supportive 2 farah. Glad@iamsrk told shirish off n put him in place. srk has done so much 4 farah. they shud b grateful n not abusing srk (sic)," Ameesha Patel tweeted.

"I was present at Sanj's party & Without Any Bias I Fully Support Shah Rukh (sic)," celebrity photographer Dabboo Ratnani tweeted.

IANS reported: Apparently, while guests were having a ball, at around 4:30 am, Shah Rukh entered the venue straight after the Filmfare awards with three of his bodyguards. According to eyewitnesses, he headed towards Kunder and roughed him up.

"We didn't know what was happening. We saw SRK enter. Then we saw him head towards Shirish from behind the director. SRK pulled Shirish down to the ground by his long hair. We were all shocked. We had never seen SRK behave this way before," said an eyewitness.

"Before anyone could react, Baba Dewan, the owner of Aurus, ran in and intervened. SRK told Dewan to keep out. Dewan said the place belonged to him and he must intervene. The fight would've been prolonged had Sanjay Dutt not pulled SRK away from the ugly scene," the eyewitness added. Kunder apparently left immediately.

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Akshay Kumar: OUATIM 2 is an incredible sequel

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Much has been said and written about Akshay Kumar's huge line up of films this year which kick-starts with the release of HOUSEFULL 2 in April. While each of his four upcoming films this year (including ROWDY RATHORE, JOKER and KHILADI 786 - MADE IN PUNJAB) is either on floors or set to release, soon Akshay would also begin shoot for ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI - 2. Guess this is one film which has already created quite some positive vibes in the industry and Akshay must be aware of the audience's expectations.

"I know," acknowledges Akshay, "Well, it's an incredible sequel to be a part of and the positive feedback that I've received already has been extremely encouraging. I only hope I can live up to the hype really and the rest is already written."
Well, audience for sure are rooting for his ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI 2, more so since it is not just a brand that is being nourished but because they wish to know 'what happens next' in this story.

Akshay nods in agreement here, "I have to live up to the hype, the brand name, the sequel and the fact that the story has to be even more interesting than the already brilliant story that has been portrayed in 2010. Well, as you can see, nerves never get the better of me. I am extremely excited about this film and I know for a fact that Milan Luthria will do a fantastic job. He is a great director and we saw that all over again in THE DIRTY PICTURE."

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SHOCKING: Shahrukh hits Farah's husband Shirish Kunder!

Shahrukh Khan has always been referred as being a gentle person, but it seems that even people with a gentle behaviour lose their cool at times. According to reports, Shahrukh Khan has hit Farah Khan's husband director Shirish Kunder atSanjay Dutt's party for AGNEEPATH success.

Reportedly, the trouble stirred up when Kunder passed some sleazy comments on SRK's film RA.ONE. The duo then engaged in a war of words when SRK pulled the director down to the floor.

	SHAHRUKH KHAN and SHIRISH KUNDER

It is also reported that Kunder made provocative remarks on the recent news of Priyanka Chopra and Shahrukh Khan's relationship. Shahrukh was in an inebriated state.

Sanjay Dutt had to intervene and stop the dispute when the situation went out of hands, media reports said.

Photographer Dabboo Ratnani tweeted on this incident saying, "I was present at Sanj's party & Without Any Bias I Fully Support Shah Rukh."

Rumours about Shirish Kunder filing a FIR with police were also doing the rounds, but Shirish tweeted, "Thanks for all your concern & wishes. We are very grateful. Contrary to rumours, we have no intention of filing a FIR or police complaint."

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I won't mind if Saif gets intimate with Deepika too: Kareena

Kareena Kapoor doesn't get jealous easily. The actress says she is happy and content in her relationship with beau Saif Ali Khan.

Kareena shared her sentiments in a casual tete-a-tete with her friend and "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu" producer Karan Johar for "A date with Ek Main aur Ekk Tu" - a show to be simulcast Feb 4 on ETC, Zee TV, Zing, Zee Cafe, Zee Studio, Zee Trendz and Zee Khana Khazana.

Johar asked Kareena - "How do you feel when you see Saif in an intimate scene with another hot actress? Say in 'Race 2', Saif has a bare-body scene with a Deepika in bikini, what would be your first thought?"

To which, Kareena replied: "I'd be like 'Wow! How hot Saif looks', " and added: "I know how he looks bare bodied!"

On a serious note, she said: "I am quite secure in my relationship with Saif and though I don't want to say too much too soon, I am quite content!"

Recently Saif admitted how he thinks Kareena looks best only with him, and not with any of the other Khans of Bollywood that she has worked with.

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57th Filmfare Awards: A fine show of glitz and glamour

The 57th Filmfare Awards night saw all the B-town celebs flaunting their glamorous and enchanting looks. While a few actresses sported sari, few were spotted in attractive gowns and other fashionable attires. Let's have a sneak peek at the event.

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When many may have guessed the B-town hotties to don attractive western outfits, interestingly, sari remained the dominating attire for ladies at the red carpet of 57th Filmfare Awards 2011 night. Vidya Balan, Deepika Padukone, Kapoor sisters - Kareena and Karisma and Dia Mirza looked stunning in beautiful saris.

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Madhuri Dixit, clad in a white and purple sari, with husband Shriram Nene left all eyes rolling.

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Rekha looked gorgeous in her traditional look complimented by Kanjeevaram.

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While some went traditional, glamorous gowns were also at display at the event with Priyanka Chopra, Asin, Neha Dhupia and Asin dressed in sophisticated designer gowns.

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Bipasha Basu and Shazahn Padamsee flaunted sparkly dresses.

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Abhishek Bachchan sported a dazzling black blazer.

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Among the couples, Sri Devi turned up with Boney Kapoor and Kalki Koechlin with hubby Anurag Kashyap.

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Farhan Akhtar, Veer Das and Karan Johar looked smart in black tuxedos.

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Urmila Matondkar made us drool in a floor-grazing gown. Manish Malhotra accompanied the lady.

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Shahrukh Ranbir's spoof on Chikni Chameli

	SHAHRUKH KHAN and RANBIR KAPOOR at 57TH IDEA FILMFARE AWARDS 2011

The undoubtedly smart and spontaneous actors Shahrukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoorhosted the 57th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011. Both the actors seem to have regaled all with their whacky humour. Interestingly, the superstars performed a spoof on the hottest item song Chikni Chameli at the award function.

Both Shahrukh and Ranbir sported the typical fisherwoman outfit and grooved to the tunes of the song. The song was called Chiffon Chameli.

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Stars party at Sanjay Dutt's mega bash

Sanjay Dutt looked delighted and in high spirits as his good friend Baba Dewan hosted a grand party at Aurus, Juhu, to celebrate the glorious response that Dutt's character Kancha Cheena received and the overall success of AGNEEPATH. Bollywood's who's who attended and had a gala time at the mega bash. Dutt and wife Manyata personally welcomed all the guests.

	AJAY DEVGN, TANISHA MUKHERJI, PRIYA DUTT, OWEN RONCON and NAMRATA DUTT

Friend Ajay Devgn and his sister in law Tanisha Mukherji were among the first ones to enter. Sisters Priya Dutt with husband Owen Roncon and Namrata Dutt with husband Kumar Gaurav were also present.

	SHAH RUKH KHAN, PRIYANKA CHOPRA and CHUNKEY PANDEY

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan also graced the bash. Priyanka Chopra, Abhishek Bachchan, Karisma Kapoor, Chunkey Pandey and Jackky Bhagnani also joined the party.

	SANJAY DUTT, NEETU SINGH and RISHI KAPOOR

Rishi Kapoor was seen sharing a light moment with wife Neetu Singh.

	DAVID DHAWAN

Prominent Bollywood film directors Milan Luthria, David Dhawan, Shirish Kunder and Inder Kumar also attended the bash to congratulate Dutt.

	MALLIKA SHERAWAT and AMISHA PATEL

Others seen enjoying the party included Arbaaz Khan, Sanjay Kapoor with wife Maheep, Vivek Oberoi and wife Priyanka Alva, Dj Akeel and wife Farah Khan Ali,Mallika Sherawat and brother Vikram Lamba, Arshad Warsi, Amisha Patel with brother Ashmit Patel and everyone seemed to be talking about just one thing -Sanjay Dutt and Rishi Kapoor's mind blowing performances in AGNEEPATH!

	ZARINE KHAN, ANJANA SUKHANI, VIDYA MALVADE, MINISHA LAMBA and ANUPAMA VERMA

Zarine Khan, Masaba Gupta, Dino Morea, Nandita Mahtani, Rohit Roy, Minisha Lamba, Anupama Verma, Vidya Malvade, Anjana Sukhani and Bappa Lahiri were also seen enjoying the lavish food and wine till the wee hours.

	DINO MOREA and EKTA KAPOOR

The party also saw a host of producers including Dharam Oberoi (CEO of Sanjay Dutt Productions) Krishika and Sunil Lulla of Eros Entertainment, Dhaval Jatania and Rupen Amlani of Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision ltd., Kumar Mangat of Big Screen Entertainment, Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Motion Pictures and Krishen Kumar of T-Series.

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Big B spellbinds Gujarat

	AMITABH BACHCHAN IN JUNAGADH, GUJARAT

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is the Brand Ambassador of Gujarat tourism, recently, visited Junagadh in Gujarat to shoot an advertisement campaign to promote tourism in the state.
Big B tweeted, "Junagadh, Gujarat .. visit to shot promo for Tourism."

	AMITABH BACHCHAN AT THE CAVES OF GUJARAT

Big B headed to the famous caves of Junagadh.
"More at the caves of Junagadh."

	AMITABH BACHCHAN FLYING KITES

As a part of the Ad campaign, Big B also shot a kite flying sequence.
"Kite flying ... on the roof, chanting and screaming of those around, bells, thali sound and the kite.

	AMITABH BACHCHAN ACKNOWLEDGING FANS AND WELL WISHERS

After the shoot Big B wave hands to fans and well-wishers.
"Acknowledging the fans and well wishers after shoot of kite flying."

	PICTURE FROM YESTERDAYS JUNAGADH VISIT

Big B paid visit to heritage sites.
"Some shots and pictures from yesterday's Junagadh visit to heritage sites."

	AMITABH BACHCHAN IN JUNAGADH, GUJARAT

Big B's car mobbed by fans in Junagadh.
"People of Gujarat you show me so much affection... what I see from my car after shoot for kite flying.

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Mahesh Bhatt's second daughter enters Bollywood

	SHAHEEN BHATT and MAHESH BHATT

Ace Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's second daughter, Shaheen Bhatt entered the tinsel town as she is busy assisting director Vikram Bhatt on his upcoming filmRAAZ 3.

Mahesh announced about the debut of his daughter in the world of Bollywood on micro-blogging site.

''My daughter Shaheen begins her journey as an assistant with Vikram Bhatt who was once my assistant!'' Mahesh tweeted to his fans.

The horror-flick RAAZ 3 features Emraan Hashmi and Bipasha Basu.

''Reporting live from RAAZ 3 set. Today is the first day of our shooting. Bipasha & Emraan are on the sets. Vikram Bhatt is directing the film,'' Mahesh added.

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Shakespearean journey

The ace filmmaker is set to adapt ‘Romeo and Juliet’ for the big screen

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s last attempt at translating literature on screen with ‘Saawariya’ might have bombed (the film was an adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story ‘White Nights’) but that doesn’t stop the filmmaker from trying again. And this time he takes the Vishal Bharadwaj path of adapting Shakespeare for the silver screen.

Sources say the 48-year-old’s latest desire is to adapt the evergreen ‘Romeo and Juliet’ for Bollywood. Though it was assumed that Sanjay’s next project would be the long-awaited ‘Bajirao Mastani’ or ‘Heera Mandi’ or ‘Padmavati’, a source close to the filmmaker revealed that these days Bhansali is obsessed with remaking ‘Romeo and Juliet’.

The story apparently has been set in Gujarat and might feature B’wood’s ‘Chammak Challo’ Kareena Kapoor and the ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’ actor Ranveer Singh. It is also believed that Bhansali has already discussed the project with Bebo and is presently awaiting her reply. But Ranveer hasn’t been approached just as yet.

The source also added that Bhansali had already assembled his team and wants to start work on the project soon especially since his friend-turned-foe Ismail Darbar is also considering adapting the same play by Shakespeare.

In an earlier interview, Bhansali himself had stated that after ‘Saawariya’ and ‘Guzaarish’ he wanted to make a fun, colourful film. Now ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is a passionate love story that ends on a tragic note so we don’t understand how Bhansali thinks it’ll be a fun subject to handle!

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Vidya considered ‘unlucky’

Why she never worked in South Indian films

Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan is certainly in the best phase of her career right now after the roaring success of ‘The Dirty Picture’. In fact, she has had a great run in Bollywood ever since her debut ‘Parineeta’ with several hits to her credit. However, the actress who is now among the top five heroines in T’town was once considered ‘unlucky’ in the Malayalam film industry which is why her south career was nipped even before it could take off!

Apparently, before ‘Parineeta’, Vidya was offered scores of Malayalam films with top stars like Mohanlal and Mammotty. And given her south Indian lineage, she was only too happy to work in them. But the projects never took off for some reason or the other prompting superstitious filmmakers down south to label her a ‘jinx’.

However, her astounding success in Bollywood seems to have woken the southern directors to her talent and now, nearly eight years after her debut, she is being wooed again to sign Malayalam films. Sources say she is being sent scripts and offers from Mollywood almost daily.

On her part, Vidya doesn’t hold any grudge against anyone for the ‘bad luck’ tag. At a recent award function hosted by Asianet, she said she was keen to feature in movies with the veterans of the industry and that acting in a Malayalam film would be the best gift she could give to her parents.

So ready to do an ‘ooh la la’ with Mohanlal, Vidya?

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Agent Vinod doesn’t have the K factor

Why was Kareena missing from the film’s first big promotional event?

Kareena Kapoor

The much-talked about spy thriller ‘Agent Vinod’ began its promotional rounds and held its first event the other day. But for a movie which boasted of its Saif-Kareena pairing, strangely the leading lady was missing from the first big event.

Kareena apparently gave the big press meet a miss and instead, attended the Apsara Awards that was scheduled on the same day. Is there trouble in paradise? Well, apparently not because the reason she didn’t attend the event was simply because she had already given her commitment to perform at the awards function.

The maker of the slick thriller, Sriram Raghavan (‘Ek Hasina Thi,’ ‘Johnny Gaddar’) and its producers Saif Ali Khan and Dinesh Vijan remained unavailable to comment. However, a member of the film unit said that it was Kareena’s beau Saif’s conscious decision not to include Bebo in the promos because he wanted the movie to be received seriously and not a gimmick to sensationalise his relationship with Kareena. (Isn’t that a bit late in the day considering Saif is mentioned in the same breath as Kareena?).

Saif also revealed that he would reveal details of his character in the film on February 12, only after Kareena’s ‘Ek Mein Aur Ekk Tu,’ releases in the theatres.
Not that’s what we call a supportive boyfriend!

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The Biwi and Gangster's Second Tryst

Mahie Gill will play a socialite who has an affair with a male prostitute

They may have only just finished a film together -- Sahib Bibi Aur Gangster -- with a sequel in the pipeline, but Randeep Hooda and Mahie Gill have been signed up together for another film.

This one, titled Mayanagari is based on popular Hindi novelist Surendra Varma's Do Murdon Ke Liye Guldasta and will be made by Satish Kaushik.

While Hooda, along with actor Prashant Narayanan, (who earlier essayed a psychopath in Murder 3), will play two migrants living in Mumbai, Gill will play a rich socialite who starts an affair with both actors.

In the film, Narayanan will play the role of a gangster, and Hooda, a male prostitute. According to sources, Hooda is leaving no stone unturned in his attempt to get his performance correct. He has reportedly even met male prostitutes in Mumbai to prepare.

When contacted, Kaushik confirmed the casting of the film. He also said, "Mayanagari will focus on the seamy side of a migrant's life. Randeep's role is something never attempted before (in Bollywood). So far, our films have only focused on female prostitution."

Dilip Shukla, who earlier wrote Dabangg, is writing the script of the film.

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Ahana Deol has given up on being an actress

Hema Malini's daughter will now focus on fashion designing instead

Ahana Deol has given up on being an actress. Hema Malini's younger daughter apparently was never interested in acting but due to her mother's insistence decided to give it a shot.

Though she had offers from directors like Aparna Sen, Vikramaditya Motwane and Shoojit Sircar, for some reason or the other, none of the films got on the floors.

Ahana had also refused to play the lead role in one of Dev Anand's films some years ago. There was also buzz that Ahana was keen to be a director.

A source close to the Deol girl says, "When your heart is not in something, it doesn't work out.

Ahana's heart is not in acting. She wants to pursue fashion designing. It's her mother who wants her to give it a try because she feels Ahana has the talent."

About her opting out of Shoojit Sircar's Second Time Lucky, the source adds, "She was reluctant to audition for the role.

The production house was keen to cast her opposite Prateik. But he has apparently been replaced by Vinay Virmani (who featured in Speedy Singhs) and Hemaji was not very keen for Ahana to debut with Vinay."

Hema Malini confirms, "Ahana is not very keen on acting but she keeps getting a lot of offers. Right now she is not in a mood to pursue acting.

She wants to focus on fashion designing. But who knows? She might change her mind tomorrow."

Is she the one trying to convince Ahana to get into films? "Though I think she can be a very good actor, I am not going to force her to do anything against her will."

Is she happy with Ahana's decision? "My happiness lies in her happiness and if designing makes her happy, so be it."

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Shahrukh Khan unwell

Shahrukh Khan has been quite busy from past few days with lots of award functions to host and perform. Perhaps, the frantic schedule and rehearsals have taken their toll on King Khan’s health with him being down with seasonal cold and flu.

Ever so charming Khan tweeted in a rather depressed tone, “Damn cold & fever winning the battle,slowly taking over my robust pathan constitution.

Cigarette tasting bad in mouth now...this is serious!”, adding, “Explaining life to kids is tough enuff....explaining death extremely painful. Son & me being grown up. And me falling sick...throat hurting”.

We would just like to wish the actor a speedy recovery.

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Agent Vinod Sab Ka Hai

The first look of much-awaited "Agent Vinod" is out and Saif Ali Khan says he wants to move beyond the 'suited-booted' Enlgish speaking audiences and reach out to the masses with the thriller.

"I think Vinod is a universal name and you can see it written on the back of an autorikshaw. India is a very big country. There is a huge market out there apart from people who wear suits and speak English.

So, we want to reach out to as many people with this film as possible. I think that what was the reason why we called it that," the 41-year-old said here at a promotional event.

Saif is not only starring in it, but it is being produced by his banner Illuminati Films.

The title "Agent Vinod" is same as the 1977 film that starrred Mahendra Sandhu as the protagonist.

Directed by Sriram Raghavan, "Agent Vinod" had been in the making for quite some time but Saif is unperturbed about the delay. "I think it's a big film, it's an interesting film. So, there were rumours from the beginning that the film is getting delayed or it's getting over-budgeted. We don't have to bother about these things."

"The minute the first trailer and then the second trailer will come out, people will stop thinking about all these things."

"Agent Vinod" is set for a March 23 release and Saif, 41, is expected to tie the knot with his long time girlfriend Kareena Kapoor, who also stars in the film, in the same month.

Meanwhile, Saif is busy shooting for "Cocktail", "Go Goa Gone" and "Race 2".

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Salman to play Dhoni?

Mahesh Manjrekar's plan to remake his Marathi film Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho in Hindi with Salman Khan is now getting an unexpected push.

Khan, who has been putting off the Hindi version of Manjrekar's film for some time, has now suddenly decided to give the film immediate time. According to sources, this is because Prakash Raj's soon-to-be-released Tamil film Dhoni, is based on Manjrekar's film.

When contacted, Manjrekar admitted to the news, adding in jest. "The current trend is that of Southern remakes in Hindi. So before someone in Bollywood buys the rights of Prakash's Dhoni, which is a remake of my Marathi film, I will make the film with Salman, as planned."

Raj's film is about the academic pressure faced by a teenage boy interested in cricket. Manjrekar says he gladly gave the rights for a Tamil remake of his film.

He said, "Prakash Raj is a friend. When he told me he wants to direct a Tamil version of my film, I readily agreed. The film has a strong message about our education system and I am only too happy to spread it."

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Jacqueline, Sajid Khan hunt for a home together

Sajid Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez were spotted checking out apartments in the Mumbai suburb 

For a while now there has been buzz about how Sajid Khan is influencing Jacqueline Fernandez to go about her career.

The latest is that the director is helping his actress girlfriend hunt for a suitable house. The couple were spotted househunting on Republic Day in Bandra.

Sajid stays in Juhu while Jacqueline presently is living in a rented place off Carter Road.

Says a source, "The couple checked out a few homes at Pali Hill and D'Monte Park Road. She has this dream house in mind, so she'll take her time till she finds it."

Apparently Jacqueline is looking for a three-bedroom apartment.

The source adds, "Sajid told the estate agent that he should line up a few more places to check on their next visit soon."

Jacqueline however maintains, "I've been living in my apartment for the last three years and don't plan on moving."

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