Prabhas or hrithik in "Dhoom Reloaded" ?

The fourth movie in the Dhoom franchise is called "Dhoom Reloaded" according to the latest poster revealed on Yash Raj Films official Twitter handle.

So far there has been a lot of speculation about the cast. According to news reports from October, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh Bachchan have signed on for the fourth installment and if rumours are to be believed then it is likely that Baahubali star Prabhas will also make his Bollywood debut with this movie.

The Hindustan Times also reported a source as saying in October, "A while ago, film-maker Aditya Chopra, director Vijay Krishna Acharya and other members of Aditya's production house had asked for a special screening of Baahubali. It was while watching the film that they thought of casting Prabhas. The Dhoom franchise is such where the villain, who is the hero, is supposed to be strong and brawny. Prabhas fits the requirements perfectly. Moreover, the dubbed version of Baahubali, too, got a tremendous box-office response, thus proving that he has a pan-India appeal."

However up till now the film makers have refrained from announcing anything regarding the film except this tweet.

source: msn

Amitabh Bachchan grieves over staff member's death

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has been down with fever, was left upset after he heard that a staff member who had been serving his family for 30 years and taking care of his Delhi house, died on suddenly.

Big B took to his blog on Friday night and shared that he was in "deepest grief and shock".

"Just lost one of our most sincere staff member - suddenly! Been with us for 30 years managing our Delhi home and office! Spoke to him this morning approving his request for a week's leave to attend to some family matter, and now...gone," the 71-year-old posted.

The thespian said that the man brought up both his children Abhishek and Shweta from when they were almost toddlers.

"Young and healthy, in his 50, no indication of any ailment, left Sopaan our home in Delhi for his place, had a flat (tyre), took it to repair, and collapsed at the garage with a massive cardiac arrest," he added as he mulled over "the suddenness of life and its ways".

The news left the Bachchan family "numbed and in absolute disbelief".

source : toi

Rajinikanth makes Bollywood's Rohit Shetty faint

While many top actors want to work with director Rohit Shetty, he says that he wishes to director Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth. "I had the fortune of meeting Rajini Sir in Hyderabad just recently. I went to visit him on his set and he was about to go for a shot. But when he heard I had come to see him, he walked across to me; greeted me and said, 'Rohit, I love your work. I'm a great fan.' I was about to faint. I kept telling myself, this is Rajinikanth Sir, who according to me, is the biggest star in the universe. Yet he was so humble. He had no hang-ups about walking across to me and paying me a compliment. I spent half an hour with him and it was such a fabulous experience. I kept marvelling about how grounded he is. I'm nothing in front of him, yet he made me feel so special," he gushes.

The Bollywood director reveals that he had also taken pictures with the Superstar but director KS Ravikumar requested him not to put them up online as they might reveal information on Rajinikanth's role in Lingaa.

Quiz him if he will consider making a bilingual film if he gets to work with Rajinikanth, and he laughs, "My films have already become bilingual. When everyone saw Chennai Express, they said it was a bilingual. But I am proud that Chennai Express is the highest grossing Hindi film down south. Likewise, the Singham films have a fair share of Marathi in them. My detractors are only accusing me of blowing up cars. What they have not realised is that my films have the potential to cross language barriers. New avenues have opened for Hindi films and I'm proud and happy about it. Coming back to the original question, I would love to do a bilingual film sometime soon.

source : toi

Amitabh Bachchan to cut ribbon for 19th Kolkata International Film Festival

                                                  Amitabh Bachchan

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan will inaugurate the 19th Kolkata International Film Festival in the month of November. Mamta Banerjee, Chief Minister of Kolkata has made an official declaration regarding the same, “I am very happy and delighted to share with you all, that Shri Amitabh Bachchan ji, a great legend, has kindly accepted our invitation to inaugurate the 19th Kolkata International Film Festival to be held on 10th November, 2013.”

Bollywood celebrities like, Shah Rukh Khan, Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are also expected to be present at the film festival. CM Mamta Banerjee has said that she is making efforts to get whole Bachchan family at the event and at the same time she said that state’s brand ambassador SRK is also likely to be present there. If all these celebs come in the film festival then it would be really amazing for their fans to see all of them on the same platform together.





source : http://www.desimartini.com/news/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-cut-ribbon-19th-kolkata-international-film-festival/article6036.htm

Amitabh Bachchan to introduce Akshay Kumar in Boss

Amitabh Bachchan, who is known for his oratory skills, has always been the first choice of filmmakers when it comes to voiceovers in films and now, the actor is ready to give yet another voice over again for a film. While Mr. Bachchan will be doing the same in the upcoming superhero film Krrish 3, he will also be introducing characters in the Akshay Kumar's action flick Boss.

Big B who has previously worked with Akshay in films like Waqt, Aankhen, Ek Rishta, Family - Ties of Blood will now give massive introductory build up for Akki's character in Boss. Producer Ashwin Varde said, "I've known Mr. Bachchan for years now because of my journalism background. But more importantly, I've grown up on his films. Probably the reason why I am in movies today is because of him. When I called him and requested him to be a part of Boss, he agreed. It's like a dream come true - to have a legend like him giving an introduction to the film." Bachchan too seemed pretty excited about the film and despite his busy schedule, he not only agreed to do it but also finished the job in 30 mins.

Akshay has been an Amitabh fan for years now. The actor was most happy when he learnt that Bachchan had become a part of his new film. Akshay said, "It's an honor and a privilege to have a legend like Amitabh Bachchan introduce my character in Boss. I've been his biggest fan since childhood and have even had the pleasure of working with him. He is an institution by himself."

Boss is produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, Cape Of Good Films and Ashwin Varde Productions and is directed by Anthony D'souza. The film also stars Shiv Pandit, Aditi Rao Hydari, Mithun Chakraborty, Danny Dezongpa, Ronit Roy and is slated to release on October 16.

source : http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/2080621/sorttype/What's_New/Amitabh-Bachchan-to-introduce-Akshay-Kumar-in-Boss

Shah Rukh Khan's son AbRam is adorable, says Amitabh Bachchan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan met Shah Rukh Khan's son AbRam during the superstar's Eid party at his residence Mannat.

Gauri and the 47-year-old actor's baby boy, through surrogacy, was reportedly born on May 27 at 34 weeks of pregnancy.

"A lovely evening spent at Shahrukh's place for celebration of Eid and his new born son AbRam, who is adorable," Bachchan posted on facebook.

"...Lots of friends and well wishers... And with the children and grandchildren.. Finished late, but happy late..," he added.

Bachchan's grandchildren along with daughter Shweta visted him on Eid and the 70-year-old actor took his grandson Agastya to catch the latest SRK starrer 'Chennai Express'.

"The children are back.. Navya-Naveli, Agastya, Shweta all. The house is filled with the sound of little feet. Was showing Agastya 'Chennai Express'.. Fun!!," he had posted on Twitter on the eve of Eid.

source:http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shah-rukh-khans-son-abram-is-adorable-says-amitabh-bachchan/413458-8-66.html

Aishwarya Rai all set to perform for Uttarakhand Flood Victims

Aishwarya Rai all set to perform for Uttarakhand Flood Victims

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was last seen gracing the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2013, is up for a noble cause. She would reportedly be performing on a few patriotic songs this Independence Day to support the Uttarakhand flood victims. "The actress will apparently be performing to a medley of patriotic songs for the event. Abhishek Bachchan has also given his nod for the show", stated a source.

The event titled Saath Hai Hum Uttarakhand is said to be a seven hour long on air marathon that has been initiated by a TV channel. Providing further details about the fund raiser event, the source added, "The ad revenue generated during the telecast will be channeled to not-for-profit bodies that are working to restore normalcy in the hilly region. The stars and all those associated with the on-ground event for the performances have done it gratis to espouse the Uttarakhand cause".

Not just Aishwarya, several other Bollywood celebrities including Lata Mangeshkar, A. R. Rahman,Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Ajay Devgan, Kajol, Neha Dhupia, John Abraham, Abhay Deol and Boman Irani have also come forward to extend their support to these victims. Amitabh Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit have recently shot for a promo for this event. Both the celebrities are glad about getting the opportunity to help those in distress. "Worked on the Uttarakhand Telethon song and poem by Prasoon Joshi .. and SEL music - thats Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and not the Benz model", Amitabh lately tweeted.

A number of television stars would also be contributing their bit to this initiative.

source:http://www.movieplus.com/news/bollywood/aishwarya-rai-all-set-to-perform-for-uttarakhand-flood-victims-59560/