Choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan is working on her upcoming film 'Tees Maar Khan' in which she has roped in Akshay Kumar instead of Shahrukh Khan.

There are reports that Farah will give Akki a very trendy and exciting look in her film.

Ace Bollywood designer Aki Narula is working on actor's outfits and some international make-up artists and hairstylists will be doing Akki's dressing.

Moreover, Akki will also be sporting some gaudy jewelry along with long hair in the film.

Mumbai, Dec 7 : Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has become the brand ambassador of Johnson & Johnson's new fairness cream and says Neutrogena Fine Fairness cream is a multi-purpose product.

"It's not about using a product and suddenly becoming fair. The fairness creams are used to even out your skin tone and protect your skin from pigmentation due to harsh sunlight. You get a sort of inner glow in your skin," Deepika said at the launch Monday.

London, Dec 7 : Singer Chris Brown says he was shocked by his own violent behaviour in the bust-up that ended his romance with Rihanna as he has never lost his temper so badly before.

"I never ever had problems with anger. No domestic violence with any of my past girlfriends or any altercations. I was never that kind of person. Today, when I look at it and I ask myself - 'How could I be that person?'," starpulse. com quoted Brown as saying.

An amusing as well as thought-provoking story, exploring human relationships with sensitivity par excellence --- that’s ‘Paa’, the small budget film produced by Amitabh Bachchan’s AB Corporation, and directed by R Balakrishnan.

The story of ‘Paa’ revolves around the 12-year-old mischievous boy, Auro, who is suffering from progeria - a rare genetic condition that accelerates the process of ageing.

New Delhi, Dec 7 : Legendary actor Shammi Kapoor has been admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital here with a chest infection -- and one of the many fans visiting him was old friend Amitabh Bachchan.

Amitabh made it a point to visit Kapoor, 78, Sunday itself, a day after he had been hospitalised.

"The evening started with a visit to Breach Candy Hospital where the great Shammi Kapoor has been admitted with a chest infection," Amitabh wrote on his blog bigb. bigadda. com

Himesh Reshammiya, the multi-talented star of the Indian film industry, feels that he is growing as an actor with each of his films, and this time, as his latest venture Radio hits cinemas all over, he has been applauded for his acting skills as well, in addition to the musical talent that is already known far and wide.

The actor, music director and singer, to name a few of his talents, is now looking forward to three of his major upcoming projects, Pooja Bhatt’s Kajraare, John Matthew Mathan’s New Love Ishtory and Swapna Joshi’s Ishk Unplugged.

Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan, on Friday, walked the ramp to promote their upcoming venture 3 Idiots, as well as showcase Pantaloon's 3 Idiots collection. The designer collection has been designed by Aamir, who also designed doodles and launched some movie merchandise.

An adoption of Chetan Bhagat's best seller Five Point Someone, 3 Idiots is the story of 3 friends, whose GPAs at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) affect their whole lives including their friendships, live lives and career choices.

One of the most prominent and renowned music maestros of the current times and receiver of many prestigious Indian and international laurels, including the Oscar, AR Rahman has opened his very own online music store, with soundtracks of masterpieces like 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Elizabeth' on sale, besides other scores.

Christened the "A R Rahman Store", the online store is currently selling 7 items, but promises are that many more will be added and the portal will expand its inventory "to include exclusive pre-sale tickets, DVDs and more".

Finally, it seems Salman Khan has prepared his mind to put a decisive end to his much delighted bachelorhood.

When a woman journalist questioned Sallu Miyan regarding his wedding plans, the 43-year-old actor smiled and answered, "very soon".

Bollywood bad boy was in Indore to join in a road show in favor of the Congress mayoral applicant Pankaj Sanghvi.

To a question, he cleared up that he had never entered into the political line, and would never do so in the coming time.

He also said that his buffs have given him lots of love since his first release 'Biwi Ho To Aisi'.

It is elimination time again at the ‘Bigg Boss’ house.

Comedian Raju Srivastva, who was the first timer in the nomination list, got evicted from the Bigg Boss house this Friday.
 
Srivastva, who lasted in the reality show for about 60 days, was nominated together with housemates Vindu Dara Singh and Pravesh Rana.

Ranbir Kapoor, the busiest actor in the industry at present, might soon overtake the ‘Khans’

According to the reports, film makers are ready to pay any amount of money to the star to get him into their projects as he has created a spark in the young hearts throughout the country.

There is also news in the B-town that director Imtiaz Ali has signed Ranbir Kapoor for a whopping amount of Rs 12 crore.

The movie will be produced by Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision, and is planned to release early next year.

Mumbai, Dec 4 :Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra bagged the best actress award for Madhur Bhandarkar's "Fashion" at the Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Awards here Friday evening.

Priyanka's father Ashok Chopra received the award on her behalf.

"Oh, I am so happy for her. She has done it again. And getting an award from the patriarch and creators of the film industry is a great thing," Ashok Chopra told IANS.

Hrithik Roshan was presented the best actor award for Ashutosh Gowariker's "Jodhaa Akbar".

Bollwyood hottie Kangana Ranaut has emphasized on the need to stop disrespect towards women by providing support to a TV series, which shows a common girl's resolution to regain her respect.

Named as "Mann Ki Awaaz-Pratigya", the show was given a head start by the actress, who has closely dealt with a related incident.

Kangana pledged to kill mediocrity and stand for her value and self-esteem.
 
Pratigya is a manifestation of the culture we live in, where women frequently go through situations and are forced to suffer disrespect.

Gurgaon, Dec 4 : Empty seats, few buyers and technical glitches -- the Oxybleach India International Fashion Week (OIIFW) got off to a rather disappointing start here. But the organisers hope the event will lead to exchange of ideas among designers.

Unlike other fashion events where you have an elevated ramp, OIIFW has a flat ramp with a very casual seating arrangement -- not in keeping with international standards.

After winning Oscar and Golden globe, now it’s Grammy time for ace Indian music director A.R. Rahman.

The Mozart of Madras has been selected in two categories at the 2010 Grammy Awards for his "SlumDog Millionaire" soundtrack.

Rahman gets nominated in the best soundtrack for motion pictures, TV or other visual media category for the movie, and in the best song for motion picture, TV and other visual media category for his stupendous creation "Jai ho".

New Delhi, Dec 3 :Bollwyood actress Kangana Ranaut has stressed on the need to fight against disrespect towards women by lending support to a television serial that portrays an ordinary girl's resolve to reclaim her respect.

Titled "Mann Ki Awaaz-Pratigya", the show was given a head start here Thursday by Kangana, who pledged to do away with mediocrity and stand for her respect and dignity.

Imphal, Dec 3: A music concert was recently held in Manipur, which was conducted for orphans, by the orphans, to raise funds for scores of children who lost their loved ones in due to violence in the state.

‘Ekhoi iral karino’ (what’s our mistake) was the title of a musical concert organized by a young musician K. Bobin Singh.

Singh selected 50 orphans, who participated in the concert, from an orphanage centre and trained them for about three months prior to the event.

Noida, Dec 3 : You've seen him as an action hero and playing the lover boy, and now you will see superstar Shah Rukh Khan play a septuagenarian in a new Dish TV ad.

"I love doing the role of an old man and that too in a very romantic manner," Shah Rukh said tongue in cheek during a video-conferencing session here Thursday from Mumbai. He is the brand ambassador of Dish TV.

Conceptualised by adman-turned-lyricist Prasoon Joshi, the ad has been directed by Anurag Basu.

"I enjoy doing ads because it is a great way of storytelling in 30 seconds and the best way of emoting," said Shah Rukh.

Panaji, Dec 3 : Taiwanese film "I Can't Live Without You" was awarded the prestigious Golden Peacock for best film at the 40th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at the festival's closing ceremony here Thursday.

The award, a citation and a cash prize of Rs. 40 lakh (Rs. 4 million), was awarded to the film's director Leon Dai.

The Silver Peacock award along with a Rs. 15 lakh (Rs. 1.5 million) cash prize for the best director, went to Ounie Leconte for her French-South Korean film "A Brand New Life".

New Delhi, Dec 3 :Music maestro A. R. Rahman has been nominated for two Grammy awards for the film "Slumdog Millionaire".

The Mozart of Madras, as Rahman is fondly called, has been nominated in the best soundtrack for motion pictures, television or other visual media category for the film, and in the best song for motion picture, television and other visual media category for "Jai ho", said the official Grammy website.