Akshay Kumar, Russell Peters' Breakaway Gets Media Attention

Akshay Kumar and Russell Peters executive produced Indo-Canadian film Breakaway, which packages Bollywood glamor to western sensibilities is getting press attention in Canada.

And not just because it has Russell Peters dressed as a Sikh groom dancing on an elephant! Or, includes Rob Lowe and Camilla Belle in its star cast.

The film is a serious attempt at making Bollywood – Hollywood joint productions look happenstance.

Directed by Robert Lieberman, the film headlines Vinay Virmani, Russell Peters, Anupam Kher, Gurpreet Singh Ghuggi and Noureen Dewulf, with Rob Lowe, and Camilla Belle. It has cameo appearances by Akshay Kumar, Aubrey ´Drake' Graham (Music Feature) and Chris ´Ludacris' Bridges (Music Feature).

Set in suburban Toronto, the film tracks a young man struggling between traditional Indo-Canadian family expectations and his dreams of hockey stardom.

The film is executive produced by Russell Peters' Carmel Films, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's Hari Om Productions and Whizbang Films.

Priyanka Chopra: Sheer Delight at Ganesh Hegde's Wedding Reception

Priyanka Chopra sizzled in a sheer pink Manish Malhotra embellished sari at Choreographer Ganesh Hegde and Sunayna Shetty's Wedding Reception at Hotel Grand Hyatt in Kalina, Mumbai on Sunday evening, June 5.

Her traditional attire notwithstanding, Priyanka showed a lot of skin in the low slung sheer sari with shimmering scalloped border, paired with a sequined sleeveless blouse that ended well above her midriff.

She accessorized with dangler earrings and a yellow and white gold snake bangle in her right arm.

Side swept wavy locks, thick eyeliner on lids, pink eyeshadow, berry lipstick and peach blush rounded her yummy look.

Aishwarya Rai Begins Filming 'Heroine'

Madhur Bhandarkar's much anticipated film Heroine - headlining Aishwarya Rai, Arjun Rampal and Arunodya Singh - begins production today, June 7, in Mumbai.

Aishwarya, 37, is back on a film set after nine months, having last faced the camera for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Guzaarish, with co-star Hrithik Roshan, in September 2010; but during the period she has filmed promos for products that she endorses.

Heroine, a UTV production, was announced at Cannes Film Festival on May 13, and is being filmed in a start-to-finish 45 day schedule.

In the film, Aishwarya reportedly plays a superstar actress whose career is on the decline, and she is terrified of fading into obscurity.

The film pairs Aishwarya with two male leads, Arjun Rampal and Arunoday Singh, both playing characters inspired from contemporary Bollywood, scriptwriter Anuraadha Tiwari tells Sawfnews.com exclusively.

Ms. Tiwari custom tailored the script for Bhandarkar, and tweaked it when Aishwarya replaced Kareena Kapoor as the lead star.

"Yes we did alter with the change of lead, quite a bit." said Anuraadha.

Manish Malhotra will style Aishwarya in the film.

Bhandarkar has made the entire Heroine cast and crew sign a non disclosure agreement and banned media and visitors from the film's set, to preclude a plot leak.

Here is the synopsis released along with the press note at Cannes:

"The film is based on the life and times of a superstar heroine from Bollywood. It is said to be an entertaining, daring, emotional, shocking, glamorous, scandalous behind the scenes account of the reality behind the world of glitz and glamor that the film stars inhabit. For a country obsessed with films and film stars, Heroine will take audiences on a voyeuristic journey to see what really goes on behind the closed doors of make up rooms and vanity vans. It will give them a chance to go beyond the gorgeous smiles and politically correct quotes, to see what really happens in the lives of India's sweethearts - The sniping & the politics, the secrets & the lies, the incredible highs of fame & the lonely depths of failure."

Bhandarkar considers this film to be his magnum opus.

Aishwarya Rai Crazily Sexy in New Commercial

Aishwarya Rai sheds her inhibitions and flashes a lot of skin wearing a short white lace dress in a new L'Oreal commercial. The commercial promotes hair color and highlights, but its own highlight is - Aishwarya's short dress riding up as she crosses her leg. When that happens with the most beautiful woman on the planet, you will agree, it does get to be crazily sexy.

Amitabh Bachchan Rocks in Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap Title Song

The title song of Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap posted on YouTube early Monday morning, June 6, packs more thrills than the theatrical trailer posted earlier.

The 2m 10s YouTube video has Bachchan singing the title song acapella in the background while bashing up bad men in the foreground. It has some old fashioned action sequences harking back to the days when Bachchan ruled supreme as Bollywood's action hero.

Lanky and Frail then, Bachchan looked unconvincing beating up bad men, but fans loved to see him do it. Lanky, frail and old now, Bachchan looks even more unconvincing beating up bad men. The question is will his fans still lap it up? Especially so since his fans are around his age and hardly watch movies?

Does Bachchan have a large enough fan base amidst the youth who throng multiplexes? The youth which normally watches buff bodies like the Khans or Devgn bashing up bad people?

We just have to wait and see? It's not a long wait anymore. The film hits screens nationwide on July 1.

Puri Jagannath directed Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap is an attempt to put the clock back for Bachchan, the question is does the clock still have enough juice in its batteries?

Ajay Devgn in Singham Theatrical Trailer

Singham, headling Ajay Devgn, gives viewers all that they loved in Dabangg, headlining Salman Khan, but with the added intensity that only Devgn can bring to a character that he portrays.

You wanted action? Well, beware what you ask for! The 2min 19sec trailer has over 2mins of breath taking action with a sprinkling of romance in between to calm you nerves.

And from what it sounded like to us, the trailer ends with the f-word!

Directed by Rohit Shetty, Singham is a remake of Tamil film Singam starring Suriya, Anushka Shetty and Prakash Raj.

Devgn reprises the role of Durai Singham played by Suriya, but Devgn's character in the Hindi remake is called Bajirao Singham, in deference to the film's setting in Maharashtra.

Sub-Inspector Bajirao Singham is a brave and just policeman who serves in his hometown in the border area of Maharashtra and Goa, primarily to fulfill his father's wish.

Singham settles every dispute in his town patiently with his words of wisdom and resorts to force (You have no idea how much of force!) only when the situation demands it.

A city girl, played by South actress Kajal Aggarwal, who comes on vacation to his home town, falls in love with Singham.

The question everyone seems to be asking is - Will Bajirao Singham make Dabangg's Chulbul Pandey look 'dheela?'

Sonakshi Sinha 'Kick' Has More of Her Than 'Dabangg'

Sonakshi Sinha is excited about three more films that she has signed on for: Kick with Salman Khan, Rowdy Rathod with Akshay Kumar and Vishwaroopam with Kamal Haasan.

The one film old wonder, who turned 24 on June 2, has not looked back since her spectacular debut performance in Dabangg headlining Salman Khan.

Sonakshi is currently shooting her second film, Shirish Kunder's Joker, with co-star Akshay Kumar. She also features in Sajid Nadiadwala production's currently filming Housefull 2, which has an ensemble case of 18 leading actors so we assume Sonakshi's will get limited screen time.

Of her three new films, Sonakshi is excited about Shirish Kunder's Kick because she has a more substantive role in it than she had in Dabangg.

"Kick is a remake of South Indian film. The girl has lots more to do. It's a very good role. I'm very kicked about Kick. Yeah, there's definitely much more scope for me in Kick than Dabangg. And I am going to make the best of it," Sonakshi told Bollywood Hungama.

Later this month, she will begin filming for her first regional, Vishwaroopam, with Kamal Haasan. Her look in the film will be both Indian as well western and you can expect to see her flaunting her curves in a lot of stylish saris.

"I love to see myself in saris. I hope I get to wear lots."

Rowdy Rathod is a remake of S.S. Rajamouli's Telugu 2006 film, Vikramarkudu. The Sanjay Leela produced film directed by Prabhu Deva is an intense action thriller in which Sonakshi will get to romance a small-time thief and crook (Akshay Kumar) who is crazy about acts of dare-devilry.

Akshay's character takes on the notorious Chambal dacoits to revenge the death of his look-alike cop, Vikram Rathod.

There is more! Talks are on for her to pair up with Ranveer Singh, which could mean she may do a YRF film since Ranveer has a three film deal with them. He is currently filming for the second YRF film, Ladies vs Ricky Bahl.

"It'd be a good combination," Sonakshi assures.

Adah Sharma's Pri and Me Next Filming Schedule in Hyderabad

Jyotin Goel's Pri and Me headlining Adah Sharma and his son Dev, who makes his debut with this film, will film their next schedule in Hyderabad, a source tells Sawfnews.com exclusively.

The evasive filmmakers have not revealed much about the film as yet but a source tells us that a highway sequence will be shot at Ramoji Studios in Hyderabad starting June 8.

The film additionally stars Anupam Kher and Juhi Chawla, who have reportedly not filmed their parts as yet.

Sanjay Dutt plays an important role of a police inspector in the film. He shot his part over 15 days in end April and begining May.

The film is a romantic comedy about two best friends. Adah plays 'Pri' short for Priyanka in the film.

There is a talk about changing the film's title.

The Limca girl recently launched her own website to stay connected with her fans.

"After my Limca commercial aired, a lot of people want to know more about me...to know what my next movie is about, what's the next endorsement, want to download latest images. I have a "talk to me section" where I'm trying to reply to most of the comments. I'm very flattered about the lovely things people have to say. Its a nice way to connect with the audience," Adah told Sawfnews.com exclusively.

Salman Khan, Asin Captivate Underprivileged Kids at Ready Mumbai Premiere

Salman Khan and Asin captivated everyone at a special preview screening of their film "Ready" for underprivileged kids at Infiniti Mall in Versova, Mumbai on Thursday, June 2.

The two were dressed casually and interacted well with their young audience. Salman sported a cropped haircut, blue T-shirt with the logo of his nonprofit Being Human foundation on it, tattered jeans and a pair of black sandals.

Asin echoed the laidbackness of her costar, with hair worn down, a V-necked LPD cinched with a wide black belt, and open-toed black heels. Makeup was less is more, with beige eye color and pink lipstick. Most interestingly, the 25-year-old Ghajini star wore parrot green polish on her fingers and toes. Her jewelry was wisely kept to a minimum.

Ready is Salman's first film since megahit Dabangg. The film is about a wealthy heir who wants to have fun before having to settle down.

What we love about Sallu Bhai is not only is he an amazing actor but he makes time for worthy causes.

Dabangg 2 Will Take the Story Forward

Dabangg 2 will be a continuation of Dabangg headlining Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha, not a new story with the same characters, the film's producer and director Arbaaz Khan says in a new video post.

Arbaaz says he has almost completed the first draft of the film but it will take him some more time to come up with a shooting script. Once he wraps scripting he will work on the music, sign the cast and start pre-production to take the film on floor by the beginning of next year.

Arbaaz is confident that Dabangg the sequel will be as exciting and bigger and better than the original.

Salman Khan who is currently filming Bodyguard will next shoot for Yash Raj Films' Ek Tha Tiger and then work on Dabangg 2.

Zarine Khan Micky Mouse Cute at Ready Special Screening

Zarine Khan was playfully dressed in Disney top and dark blue skinny jeans at a special screening of Ready at Ketnav Preview Theatre in Pali Hill, Mumbai late evening Tuesday, May 31.

Zarine's short sleeve top had a sparkly Micky Mouse emblazoned at the front and a scoop neckline. She accessorized with black pumps, black purse and light jewelry.

The 23-year-old starlet was accompanied to the event by her family.

Salman's sister Arpita played host in the absence of Salman who is away in Patiala filming for Bodyguard.

Salman's Ready co-star Asin was a no show.

Zarine plays a cameo in Ready. She is paired with Salman Khan in the chart busting song, Character Dheela.

Zarine made her Bollywood debut with Salman Khan in Veer but her career has since floundered. Salman has now given her a second break with the cameo in Ready.

Zarine also landed a role in Housefull 2 after Salman put in a word to producer Sajid Nadiadwala, a close Salman friend.

Showing her gratitude to Salman, Zarine recently said, "I will never be able to thank him enough. He is an honest man, and I see myself falling back on him in times of difficulty. I shall forever remain loyal to him."

Zarine is currently filming for a L. I. Kannan helmed Tamil period film Karikalan with co-star Vikram.

Sonam Kapoor: Look What She is Not Wearing

Sonam Kapoor strikes a pensive pose in risque attire on the cover of Marie Claire's June issue. While we are not sure what she is wearing, we are pretty sure what she is not wearing – at least one piece of underwear.

And that's because the photo doesn't go below the waist, thankfully!

We are also sure a wardrobe malfunction is just a gust of wind away!

Ironically, Sonam's cover story is taglined Sonam Kapoor – Fashion's Favorite Girl.

We are not sure Sonam's attire is proper for an aspiring role model. Indeed, we have a feeling mom and dad are going to be having a talk with their not so little girl.

Sonakshi Sinha 'The last year has been a roller-coaster'

Sonakshi Sinha, who celebrates her 24th birthday today, is awed by her meteoric rise to stardom.

"The last year has been a roller-coaster for me. When I look back I feel it's been a whole lifetime in one year," she says. [via Mid Day]

"It went by so quickly! I wish I had more time to enjoy what was happening to me. I never thought all this will happen to me. I can't ask for more. I've gotten into my calm meditative mode this birthday. I've to admit it's a new birth for me."

Though we wouldn't go as far as calling it a new birth, Sonakshi has much to be proud of, starting with her parents, who have given her a firm grounding, and her own hard work.

She also has Salman Khan to thank for giving her a crucial break in Dabangg as his co-star and later guiding her career.

Left to herself, Sonakshi would spend the day quietly, but her family has different plans.

"I am not much of a party girl. My family is more enthusiastic about my birthday than I am."

Shahid Kapoor's Mausam Delay Confirmed

The release of Pankaj Kapoor directorial debut film Mausam, headlining Shahid Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor, has been pushed back from July 22 to September 9.

Sawfnews.com was first to report that the release of Mausam will be delayed to avoid a box office clash with Singham, headlining Ajay Devgn.

Both films were earlier scheduled to hit screens on July 22.

Officially, Mausam's postponement announced today is being attributed to a delay in the film's post production work.

The real reason, say our sources, is: Mausam producers developed cold feet over taking on Singham after the first rushes and promo of Rohit Shetty's action flick wowed industry observers.

The theatrical trailer for Mausam will be released on June 24 with Double Dhamaal. A second trailer will follow with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara on July 15.

Style Blues at Ready Screening

Sonakshi Sinha looked aqua cool in casuals at the special screening of film Ready at Ketnav Preview Theater in Pali Hill, Mumbai on Tuesday late evening, May 31.

Sonakshi doubtless attended the screening as show of support for her Dabangg co-star Salman Khan.

The film's screening was hosted by Salman's sister Arpita Khan, as he is away in Patiala filming for Bodyguard.

The Sinha kid, who turns 24 tomorrow, paired her aqua plaid cap sleeve buttoned top with skinny faded jeans. The top was knotted at the front to flaunt her not perfectly flat tummy.

She accessorized with matching peep toe stiletto pumps.

Shahid Kapoor Takes on Ranbir Kapoor, Imran Khan at the Box Office

Mausam, headlining Shahid Kapoor, will now clash at the box office on September 9 with Rockstar headlining Ranbir Kapoor and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan headlining Imran Khan.

Mausam producers announced on Tuesday, May 31, that the film's release had been pushed back from July 22 to September 9.

The postponement was attributed to a delay in the film's post production work.

The real reason, according to Sawfnews.com sources, was that Mausam producers developed cold feet over taking on Singham headlining Ajay Devgn after the first rushes and promo of Rohit Shetty's action flick wowed industry observers.

It is not clear why Mausam is being released on September 9 in a fratricidal clash, because the month is not crowded with releases. Mausam could easily have been released a week or two later.

Both Rockstar and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan are pitched at the youth. While Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan don't have very impressive box office records and aren't in the same league as Ajay Devgn, their films could well click ,adversely impacting Mausam earnings.

The only reason we could think off why anyone would want to release the three films on the same day is because it would pit Ranbir Kapoor against his two exes - Sonam Kapoor and Katrina Kaif!

Yeah! It's not a compelling reason. It is not even a serious reason, and that is just what we are saying.

Sanjay Dutt Spends Every Other Night on Set in Diu

Sanjay Dutt is filming for Agneepath in Diu, miles away from his home in Mumbai. So guess where he spends every other night?

At home with his new born twins and wife Manyata, where else?

And how does he do it?

He hires a chartered plane every other day to fly to and fro between Mumbai and Diu.

"He flies out from Diu late in the evening, spends the night with his twins and wife in Mumbai, and returns in time for the shoot next morning," a source tells Sawfnews.com exclusively.

Amazing, how soft hearted these tough looking Bollywood stars are!

Amitabh Bachchan, Arjun Rampal in Kushan Nandy's Thriller

Amitabh Bachchan and Arjun Rampal will team up for Pritish Nandy's son Kushan Nandy's yet to be titled thriller, a source close to Nandys tells Sawfnews.com exclusively.

The female lead is yet to be finalized.

Kushan is still working on the film's plot, but filming is scheduled to begin in the last quarter of 2011.

In the summer of 2009 Bachchan had blogged that he and Kangana Ranaut will star in Pritish Nandy's thriller, The Actor, which will be directed by Pritish's son Kushan.

"The film was based on Bollywood film industry. But after a lot of structural changes they finally shelved the film. Now this script came along and Big B gave his nod," our source tells us.

Amitabh and Arjun have teamed up several times in the past: Aankhen (2002), Ek Ajnabee (2005), Darna Zaroori Hai (2006), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) and The Last Lear (2008).

Shahid Kapoor Headlining Mausam Release Delayed

The release of Shahid Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor headlining love story Mausam is likely to be delayed in order to avoid a fratricidal clash with Ajay Devgan's cop thriller Singham.

Both the films are currently scheduled to hit screens on July 22.

A source close to the production team tells Sawfnews.com that Mausam producers have suddenly developed cold feet over the prospect of taking on Singham.

"Mausam was to clash with Singham, but the first rushes and promo of Singham have got rave reviews within the industry making Mausam makers question the wisdom of clashing with Rohit Shetty's action flick."

The Singham trailer has wowed one and all. It begins with Ajay Devgan making an imposing entry amidst the recital of shloka and features edge of the seat action.

"The action scenes leave one speechless and makes one go numb...the car explosion and Ajay Devgn's punch scene gives one goose bumps," a source who has seen the promo tells Sawfnews.com.

Mausam marks the directorial debut of Shahid's father Pankaj Kapur who has also penned the film's script. Shahid and Pankaj are invested in the film, both financially and emotionally.

Pankaj says he took three years to think and plan the script and 6 months to physically write it.

Filming began in June 2010 and wrapped up on May 25. Shahid dedicated the entire year to the film.

Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol Turn Social

Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol have jointly launched a Facebook page and YouTube channel - both simply titled 'the deols' - to reach out to their considerable fan base, buoyed by the success of their recent film Yamla Pagla Deewana

Their new endeavor embraces social media and has the strapping of a contemporary day digital media campaign, but it's not what you could call a media blitz. It's just old fashioned, warm hearted, reaching out to fans. Just plain talk, straight from the heart. Not intended to impress you, but just reach out to you.

If there is a wow factor in their campaign it is – Hey, these guys are real!

You might find the Deol's rooting in tradition heartwarming, but remember it comes as a package. In traditional social interaction some aspects of life are off limits.

As Dharmendra says in his endearing inaugural video post, there is a line that we must not transgress from either side.