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Bollywood Gossip - Katrina laughs off marriage plans
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : "I will marry next year," that's what the bad boy of Bollywood has been telling eveyone who keep asking him questions about his impending marriage with Katrina Kaif.

“I am so bored with this question which I have been asked so many times,” he says. “Every year I say ‘Next Year’ and this goes on.’”

However this year he sounds serious with his plans. Talking to a leading tabloid Sallu again replied, "I’m settling down in 2009 and would like to become a father immediately. "

According to sources, Salman has also popped 'the question' from several quarters: from the media to guests on his show 10 Ka Dum. Akshay made it a point to ask Sallu when he was planning to marry Kat, when he appeared on Khan's show with the actress.

But Katrina who has tasted success at the box-office recently is not as ecstatic.

She laughs off any talks of marriage. The actress says, "I think Salman said whatever he wanted to say. Let people make of it whatever they want. I have never commented on the personal side in the media. I don't wish to start right now."

- SantaBanta.com

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Bollywood Gossip - Katrina skirts another controversy
Friday, May 30, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Katrina Kaif has just returned from Egypt after shooting a song with her favourite co-star, Akshay Kumar, for the keenly awaited Singh Is Kinng.

And while Katrina is delighted with the way the song has shaped up, she is even more charmed by Egypt and its culture.

"It's among the most beautiful countries I have visited - the pyramids, the temples and the landscape are absolutely exotic. I even enjoyed the barbecue dinner on a boat on the Nile. We shot in a number of places and I've come back with fond memories of my trip."

Ask her about the song she shot, Jee Karda, she smiles, "Wait and watch. It should be on air later this month. We shot at 4am every day to capture the light and it was scorching. To keep cool we would stay in shades and sip fruit juice or mint tea."

But her recent tour to the African land almost got into trouble when local police reportedly arrived at the scene and objected to Katrina’s outfit that exposed her bare legs while she was shooting against the backdrop of the great pyramids along with Akki.

Egypt is predominantly a Muslim nation and revealing outfits are not accepted in public places.

According to reports director Anees Bazmee, who was determined to shoot at the pyramids, managed to get the matter resolved with the help of others. And another skirt controversy was successfully skirted.

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Bollywood Gossip - Deepika Padukone tries for Double Role again.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Deepika Padukone

Bollywood Gossips : Nikhil Advani has been shooting with hectic celerity in China for his new comedy cum action film Chandni Chowk To China. He now moves to Bangkok.

Quiz him about the music of the film and he says, "While the rest of the songs by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with a little help from Kailash Kher is completely original, we've used Bappi Lahiri's "Bombay Se Aaya Mera Dost" from the film Aap Ki Khatir. Bappi has reworked and re-sung the song."

The subject shifts to Deepika Padukone. The rumour is that Deepika is doing a double role in Chandni Chowk To China. "That's right," confirms Nikhil. "Deepika is doing a double role in my film." This would be Deepika's third release and her second double role after Om Shanti Om.

- oneindia.in

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Bollywood Gossip - I may not be Ash but I've honor too
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Bollywood Gossips : The enire Endemol-Celina Jaitley row has now taken an ugly turn. We hear that the former Miss India is fuming over Pooja Bedi's remarks in which the latter defended Endemol employee's Anand Chavan.

Celina Jaitley

"I have admired Pooja Bedi since I was in Standard 1. I don't know why Pooja should have spoken on this, when she is no way involved with Fear Factor. Anyway, let her have her fifteen seconds of fame," remarks Celina.

The actress has also sent a legal notice to Endemol saying that she has enough material to prove that the theirl employee was indeed stalking her.

Talking to a leading tabloid Celina tells, "Anand Chavan, has been constantly harassing me to do the show. He sent me flowers and champagne bottles. Also, he sent me several text messages. He even messaged me saying that he is interested in working with me as my 'business manager'."

"I am being mentally harassed. My name has been used to sell a product without my consent. I may not be Ash or Kareena but I am Celina Jaitley, nothing less or more. I have the right to defend my name.

In my notice, I have also demanded that hereafter no employee of Endemol will call and harass me. Endemol is a fine company, but it needs to keep its employees in check," she adds.

- SantaBanta.com

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Bollywood Gossip - I don't want to be called hot says Katrina Kaif
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Katrina Kaif's sizzling number "Sexy lady" in 'Race' and now an impending item song in the sporty film 'Blue' have given her a sensuous image, but she's surprisingly uncomfortable with it.

Katrina Kaif says she is not hot!

"I want to retain the image of the girl next door. I don't want the hot image. Even in 'Sexy lady' I'm fully clothed. I'm still the girl next door. It's not the conventionally sexy kind of song," Katrina told us.

'Race', where she's pitched for the sensuous sweepstakes against Bipasha Basu and Sameera Reddy, has Katrina pulling out all the stops to erase the homely image.

But she says: "I don't think so. Everything in 'Race' looks larger-than-life, very fulsome, urgent and exaggerated. The actors are styled accordingly. I haven't done anything like it. Everyone's talking about it. I guess that's a good sign."

Katrina Kaif is equally reluctant to accept she's doing the most expensive item song ever in 'Blue'.

"I wouldn't know about how expensive it is, but I'm doing a special appearance in 'Blue' and the song-dance is part of it. Yeah, I'm part of the film in a unique way. Akshay Kumar got me into it.

"As for the expenses, nowadays so many numbers are thrown into the public's face. I don't think it's right for actors to talk about the financial side of a film," said the actress who gave hits like 'Namastey London' and 'Welcome' last year.

Next, ask her about the status of her relationship with Salman Khan and she clams up. "I'd like to keep that personal."

Is it right to presume she's still with Salman?

"You can presume whatever you like. You can presume I'm an alien from outer space, if you like. Right now I'm in a very happy place.

"Even rumours of us actresses fighting for space in 'Race' is way off the mark. I've my own place in 'Race'. My confidence-level has grown in recent times and, yes, it's partly because of the hits that I've had."

After a number of films where her voice was dubbed Katrina Kaif finally used her own voice in 'Namastey London'. And now she says she has dubbed for 'Race'.

"I've been working very hard on my diction. I try to speak in Hindi in my daily dealings."

After being with Salman, who patented the name Prem in a series of films, Katrina seems stuck with another Prem, Ranbir Kapoor, who's her co-star in Rajkumar Santoshi's 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani'.

"I guess they're worth being stuck with," she replied tongue-in-cheek. "I just love the script, my character and Ranbir's role. He's so much into his work. I'm also getting there. For me acting is no longer a hobby."

Source: IANS

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Bollywood Gossip - "No probs with John" says Dino Morea
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Bollywood Gossips - The trend of actors turning producers continues. The latest is, Akshay Kumar has floated his film production firm and will be announcing a film soon. Dino Morea is also keen on starting a film [he had announced a period film sometime back, but the project was shelved due to differences with its director]. In fact, Dino has already started making ad films, to begin with.

“2008 will be a turning point in my career. I have some interesting films lined up for release -- BHRAM, HEROES and ANAMIKA. Plus, there’s an item song in HAR PALL. I am also keen to start a film before the year-end,” Dino is in an optimistic mood. Besides, Dino is in talks with two reputed production houses. What about RAAZ 2? Is he a part of the film? “No, I am not. I guess, there’s no scope for the earlier cast in the sequel. But I would’ve loved to be a part of the film,” he states with honesty.

Dino rubbish rumors of not wanting to act with certain stars. More specifically, John Abraham. “People feel that way because of the Bipasha factor. But there’s no problem with John. We’re thorough professionals, why should it affect our working relationship?” he clarifies.

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Bollywood Gossip - Are Aditya Chopra, Rani Mukherjee engaged?
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Is producer-director Aditya Chopra tying the knot with Bollywood star Rani Mukherjee The grapevine is abuzz with rumours ever since the former has filed a petition seeking divorce from his first wife at the Bandra Family Court in northwest Mumbai.

Aditya's father, movie moghul Yash Chopra, is not too happy with this alliance and therefore Aditya has moved out his family home and is now staying in a five-star hotel in suburban Mumbai.

In fact, Aditya's parents have already made it known publicly that they are against their son divorcing his wife whom they adore. Which, indirectly, means that if Aditya's marries Rani, he will have to do so against his parents' wishes.

It is speculated that Aditya's shift from his father's home is a prelude to his impending marriage with Bollywood star Rani, with whom he has been having an affair for a long time, according to sources.

Rani Mukherjee [ Exclusive Bollywood Photos ]


A rumour has been also doing the rounds since Sunday that Aditya had, in fact, given the actress an engagement ring a day earlier when both met secretly at the hotel where he has been staying.

Though none close to the Chopras would confirm the rumour, but the fact that Aditya's petition seeking divorce from his first wife, Payal, was granted after the mandatory grace period of six months last week, lent teeth to the speculation.

"I am afraid, I will not be able to comment on the private life of my client. Moreover, I have no inkling of the exchange of engagement rings between Aditya and Rani Mukherjee. My client does not keep me informed about his private affairs," Gopal Pandey, long-time publicist of Yash Raj Films, told us.

As a matter of fact, in deference to the reputation of Yash Raj Films, especially the position filmmaker Yash Chopra holds in Bollywood, none came forward to comment one way or the other on the "impending" Aditya-Rani marriage, which, without confirmation, has remained a rumour.

Over the last few years, Rani has been seen in quite a few films made by Yash Raj Films, being handled by Aditya. She featured in 'Hum Tum', 'Veer-Zaara', 'Ta Ra Rum Pum' and 'Laaga Chunari Mein Daag'.

- IANS

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Bollywood Gossips - Saif denies nikaah with Kareena
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Bollywood Gossips - A Mumbai tabloid had reported that Bollywood Actor Saif Ali Khan and Bollywood Actress Kareena Kapoor have married, and a nikah ceremony was held at Saif's residence on 6th of February, 2008 Wednessday but that Saif Ali Khan himself has denied this as a bollywood rumour.

CNN-IBN's Rohit Khilnani gets us the word from the horse's mouth

Rohit Khilnani: Saif Ali Khan a newspaper got you married so was that news for you?

Saif Ali Khan: Yes, it was news for me and I would just like to clarify that I was smiling about it earlier but these kind of rumours are quite disturbing particularly for our families. I don't like some of the things that have been written. As it is, it has been disturbing that things have been written about us constantly and we don't like being in the press everyday for every small thing, but I suppose it is their territory.

Saif Ali Khan [ Exclusive Photo Gallery ]

However, when they bring families into it and start writing things like that, it is really disturbing and annoying. I would just like to clarify that we are not married, not engaged neither living together. We are right now both focusing on our careers as that is the most important thing in our lives.

Rohit Khilnani: So the whole thing about the ceremony and that some astrologer spoke to the paper was wrong.

Saif Ali Khan: I have spoken to the astrologer as well and he has strongly denied it. He says that words have been put into his mouth. I just heard him on TV and I think that he is enjoying a little bit of publicity, which I really don't blame him for. But he has made it quite clear that there has been marriage or engagement.

Rohit Khilnani: So when the two of you decide to get married then you will come out in the open.

Saif Ali Khan: We will definitely come out in the open and I look forward to that day. I am extremely committed and we are both very mush happy together. I would please like to request the press to give us a little bit of break and as it does get a little stressful for our families when things like this are written about us.

Rohit Khilnani: Best of luck, thank you very much.

Saif Ali Khan: Thank you.

- IBN Live

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Bollywood Gossips - Did Abu Salem love Sushmita
Friday, January 25, 2008
Did you know that the gangster Abu Salem, now undergoing imprisonment in an Uttar Pradesh jail, has confessed that he was smitten by actress Sushmita Sen the very moment he saw her in Dubai in 1995?

The story goes back to 1994 when Abu Salem was organizing shows in Dubai where Bollywood stars were regular performers.

It is during one of these shows, that he met the former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen in 1995. It was a time when Sushmita had just entered the film industry and was introduced to the gangster by her friend Amir Shaikh from Bahrain. And Salem was charmed by the actress.

The two first met in person in a restaurant Wadi Kabir in Muscat in 1999 for a show there and again in Chicago after Abu Salem moved to the US in 2000.

However, the gangster’s first wife Samira Jumani did not like of his association with Sushmita and they often quarreled over his relation with the actress. However, he clarified that he did not have an affair with the actress.

Sushmita Sen [ Bollywood Photos ]

While this has been confirmed from the intelligence records of the Mumbai Police Crime Branch, the police have said that the actress had no connection whatsoever with the gangster’s business.

However, Abu Salem has told the police that he has high regards for Sushmita Sen. The two met several times at different places and on different occasions between 1999 and 2000, but the actress refuses to tell anything on this.

- SantaBanta.Com

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Bollywood Gossip - Kareena Kapoor thrown out
If the rumors in the industry circles are to be believed, despite here resounding success during 2007, especially ‘Jab We Met’, and hiked performance price, Kareena Kapoor has been dropped from director Imtiaz Ali’s next film.

Rejecting Kareena for a role in his film, Imtiyaz Ali has chosen the currently hot Bollywood glamour girl Deepika Padukone for the film.

Worse still, in a recent interview, director Imtiyz Ali has told a magazine that he had taken Kareena Kapoor for ‘Jab We Met’ even without liking the actress’ acting qualities and he stressed that Kareena is not a good actress at all.

Incidentally, Imtiaz Ali, who was the director of ‘Jab We Met’, has even ignored the recommendations of Saif Ali Khan the hero of his next untitled film, and rejected his girlfriend Kareena Kapoor to opt for Deepika Padukone.

Kareena Kapoor

More interestingly, Saif Ali Khan is not only the hero of the film, but it is going to be Saif's first film production!

Sources said that Saif Ali Khan had recommended Kareena Kapoor for their new film, but the director rejected Saif’s pleas.

Going by the standards in Bollywood, this is something significant as normally the directors seldom have the guts to ignore the requests of the hero and more so when he is also the producer of the movie.

But many here would want to know if the director would have the same guts to reject a request either by Shah Rukh Khan or Aameer Khan!

- SantaBanta

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Karan Johar wants to be a father after watching 'Taare…'
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Film-maker Karan Johar was so touched by the story of a dyslexic child in Aamir Khan's directorial debut 'Taare Zamen Par' that he now wants to be a father.

Karan admitted 'Taare Zamen Par' was one of the most "emotive experiences" of his movie-going life.

Talking about his experience, Karan told us: "I couldn't move from my seat for 10 minutes after the show. I just sobbed like a baby. I was so moved by the story of the parents discovering the core of their child's spirit that I now want to be a parent.

"I'm neither married nor have I ever intended to be a father in real life. But after watching 'Taare Zamen Par' I truly want to a father, to connect with a child on a level that only a parent can understand."

An ardent friend and fan of Shah Rukh Khan, Karan is fulsome in his praise for the other Khan superstar.

"After seeing the film with a regular ticket-paying audience, I called up Aamir and told him that sincerity of vision was part of his DNA. He just can't help being the creator and the artiste that he is.

"It's hard to believe 'Taare Zamen Par' is his first film as a director. Look at the performance he has got out of the child actor Darsheel Safary."

Sighs Karan: "'Taare Zameen Par' is a landmark film. It is definitely one of the best films I've seen in recent times."

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Bollywood Gossips - Shahid Kapoor reveals all about painful break-up
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Mumbai: For the first time speaking directly about the pain he felt after his highly publicised break-up, Actor Shahid Kapoor explains exactly how difficult it was promoting his film at the time that his relationship was crumbling. CNN-IBN's Entertainment Editor Rajeev Masand spoke to the actor about the upside of success and the flip side of heartbreak in this exclusive interview.

Rajeev Masand: Your personal life and your break-up with your girlfriend was much in the spot- light around the time when Jab We Met was being released. So was it difficult for you to be fielding questions constantly about your personal life and the break-up at a time when you were already anxious about a new release?

Shahid Kapoor: Yes, it was a very trying period for me for almost a month, and it was very clearly a question for me of choosing between my personal feelings and my profession.

I had two choices, one was to come back and not talk at all, not go out in the press and not interact with the media— which would save me the pain of answering questions which I am uncomfortable about, or go out there and promote my film which was releasing in three weeks.

I chose to do the latter, because I think it was important for me as a hero to be there for my film and I had great faith in the film. So yes it was difficult and uncomfortable but I accepted that as a part of the way things work out here.

- Indiabroadcast and IBNLive.Com

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Bollywood Gossip : Deepika & Yuvraj more than friends
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Deepika Padukone

She is just 21 and doesn't want to get married and yet two of the biggest stars of Indian cricket team and her friends, Yuvraj singh and M S Dhoni are putting all their efforts to woo this doe-eyed beauty.

Intially it was MSD who invited her to a T20 cricket match against Australia but on this Wednesday when Yuvi hosted a birthday bash at the JW Marriott hotel Deepika Padukone was invited the special guest of the evening.

Cricket buddies Zaheer Khan and Ashish Mehra showed up while others kept away. M S Dhoni probably didn’t show up to save Deepika and Yuvraj the embarrassment of being in the same room as him.

As Yuvi cut a cake, the duo danced to Bollywood numbers and had a blast.

The on-lookers claim that Padukone, who is also being touted to be Krrish's next leading lady, played the perfect host at the event. She mingled with the guests as if she belongs to Yuvi's family. The duo looked more than just friends if their body language was any indication.

Though Yuvi's ex-flame Kim was also invited but she delibratly gave the event a skip.

“I didn’t remember it was Yuvraj’s birthday. If it was, I hope it was a great party. I’ve heard Deepika was part of the celebrations and if she was, good for her,” exults Kim.

Let's hope there is no tension in the Indian team owing to the Yuvraj-Deepika-Dhoni triangle.

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Bollywood Gossip : Ranbir is Sonam's real life 'Saawariya'
Monday, December 10, 2007
The latest buzz doing the rounds is that Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor may be more than just reel life lovers. It is believed that the couple are dating each other seriously, post their debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya.

If the reports are true, then Ranbir is just following in the footsteps of his father Rishi Kapoor, who fell head over heels in love with his first heroine Dimple Kapadia following their debut film Bobby. So it could be a case of history repeating itself.

There was a huge buildup to the release of Saawariya, what with Rishi and Neetu Kapoor's son teaming up with Anil Kapoor's daughter. The curiosity factor was high and the young couple got a lot of attention.

According to sources, the romance started during the making of the film, as both were single. Although Ranbir is reported to have had a fling with Deepika Padukone, it was short-lived.

Apparently the two have continued dating each other even after the film's release. But it is believed that both sets of parents have asked them to be discreet about their relationship as they are afraid that it may adversely affect their careers.

Catch the Photos of Ranbir and Sonam Kapoor in Saawariya

-Movietalkies.com

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Bollywood Gossip : John-Bipasha ready to get engaged
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Well it seems that all is finally well between tow of Bollywood's sexiest people, John Abraham and Bipasha Basu. The couple had a stormy year and it seems that now they are keen to make their relationship official.

After five years of courtship, it seems that John and Bipasha are finally ready to commit to each other for a lifetime. According to sources, the couple is planning to get engaged at a private ceremony at Bipasha's residence very soon.

Not too long ago, there were rumours that the couple was heading for splitsville. But John had reportedly wooed back his lady love into his life and all is fine with them. There were enough storms that this couple has gone through this year.

What with reports of Bipasha and Saif Ali Khan seeing each other briefly to the famous kiss that Bipasha exchanged with a famous football star. But it seems that the two have managed to out their differences aside. Well, we can only wish them a great life ahead together.

- MovieTalkies.com

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Mallika 50 lakhs ‘n’ Bipasha 90 lakhs!!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
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On 31st December, every year, filmstars perform for events and functions which adds extra weight to their cash boxes. This year Bipasha Basu will do it in J.W.Mariott for 90 lakhs what Mallika Sherawat did last year for 50 lakhs. Yes, talking about New Year eve’s programme held every year in this five-star hotel, this year they have dusky beauty Bipasha to rock the audience with a 30 minutes performance. Before this, Bipasha had never said yes for such programmes, but seems that the lucrative offer of 90 lakhs was too much to resist!!

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Vidya Balan eager for doing comedy roles
Looks like Vidya Balan is trying hard to transform her looks and the serious image that she portrays onscreen by making a conscious choice of not only different characters but also different attires and hairstyles. Watch out for her upcoming flick, Aziz Mirza's Lucky Charm, where she is pitted opposite Shahid Kapoor. Compliment her on her looks and she says rather modestly, "Thank you for the compliment. I am working hard to change my appearance and hope my fans like it." The actress was criticised for her costumes in her last film Heyy Babyy. "I have accepted all the criticism that came my way. I had been a little lazy, but not anymore. I won't give my fans a chance to criticise me henceforth," she assures and adds, "In fact, I find myself comfortable wearing slacks with T-shirts and cotton 'salwar kameez'. I like to wear very less make-up. I like to appear as a simple girl-next-door."

The actress has been playing serious characters in almost all her ventures right from Parineeta, to Lage Raho Munnabhai, Heyy Babyy and now Bhool Bhulaiyaa. "Makers haven't offered me full fledged comedy roles yet, but I am hopeful that some good director, keeping faith in my comic abilities, would offer me such a role. I am dying to play a completely funny character," says Vidya.

Speaking about her forthcoming venture Halla Bol she says, "The story of this film is actually the journey of a man (Ajay Devgan) from being a reel hero to a real life hero. I play his wife, who stands by him throughout this journey. He stands up for what he believes in, though it is a difficult choice for him to make. I always hold up a mirror for him. There is certain consciousness that my character carries for him. Our families often do that and that is exactly what this girl, Sneha, does for him." Speaking about Ajay Devgan she says, "Undoubtedly he carries a 'serious actor' tag along with him, but he has also done some good comedies, which reflect more often in his off-screen behaviour on the sets when he is forever up to some prank on his co-stars. It was good fun working with him."

Quiz her about her role that appears to be small in this totally male dominated film and Vidya says, "I agree it is a small character, but being associated with a film like this in itself was a very special proposition for me. Better subjects are coming to the fore now, but the kind of films that Gulzaar saab or other makers attempted - movies with social conscience - are not made very often in today's times. 'Halla Bol' is such type of film. Rajkumar Santoshi is known for making such films and I enjoy being a part of it. Ideally, I feel films like 'Munnabhai', which are entertaining and yet carry a social message, should be made frequently as the audiences also prefer seeing such movies."

Ask her on her being linked to her co-stars John Abraham and now Shahid Kapoor, Vidya admits, "Frankly speaking these rumours troubled me earlier. I used to be very upset and angry. Sometimes I cried along as to why my name is being associated with something that is completely false. Now, I have overcome all that. I realised that as long as I am single my name will always be linked with my male co-stars to create some controversy or the other. It's the cost that we as celebrities have to pay". She signs off.

- AOL India Editorial

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Aaja Nachle all set to roll again in UP
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Aaja Nachle, Madhuri’s much hyped comeback film had gotten itself embroiled into a ‘lyrical controversy’ just hours after its release in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The state residents were outraged stating that the filmmakers should either take the objectionable lyrics off the film, or else they will take the film off the theatres. The lines, which they found objectionable featuring in the title track of the film goes as ‘Bazaar Mein Machi Hai Maar hai, Bole Mochi Bhi Khud Ko Sunar hai’. These reportedly had offended some of the Dalit organizations. Mayawati, the Chief Minister of UP had even shot off a letter to the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh in this regard. The impact of the ban was so much that Punjab had decided to ban the movie today.

In order to avoid any further bans and troubles, Yash Raj Films acted on it immediately and deleted the two objectionable songs. The film’s director Anil Mehta said that they had made the film in good faith and something, which would not hurt any section of the society. He also apologized saying that if the film has hurt the sentiments of anyone, they are ready to delete the said lines.

Mr. Yash Chopra Chairman Yash Raj Films said "It was not our intention to hurt the feelings of any individual or community of our great nation. If we have inadvertently hurt the sentiments of anybody I apologise for the same and have taken immediate remedial action by deleting the line from the prints of Aaja Nachle from all over the country. This line has been deleted in all the theatres today. Yash Raj Films makes family oriented films and propagates Indian culture through them and would never do anything that is detrimental to the sentiments of our people."

As they say, all’s well that ends well, so what if the end contains two lines lesser than the original!

By IndiaFM News Bureau

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