Go 'Zoobi Doobi' with Bebo Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor sizzles on screen in a melodious retro number along with Aamir Khan in their upcoming flick '3 Idiots'.

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Big B’s amazing dedication for Paa

The idea to cast Amitabh Bachchan as Abhishek's son in Paa struck filmmaker R. Balakrishnan when he watched the father-son duo together and observed a high level of maturity in the latter's behaviour.

"My main aim was not to make a film on progeria. My main motive behind making Paa was to reverse the roles of Amitabh and Abhishek. I decided to do something like this because once I was with both of them and I saw Abhishek behaving in a very matured manner. It was then that this idea struck me," Balakrishnan, who is known as Balki, told IANS over phone from Mumbai.

The director revealed that he got to know about progeria, the premature ageing disease, much later and used it to make his film look real instead of a fantasy fare.

"I didn't know how to implement my idea. Then a few friends introduced me to this ailment called progeria. I consulted doctors and even researched on the internet to know more about it. This gave me the idea of making my film look believable," he said.

Paa, an emotional story of a father-son relationship, will see Amitabh playing Abhishek's 13-year-old son Auro who is suffering from progeria. The much-awaited film is slated to release on December 4 and has been made under Amitabh's banner AB Corps Ltd.

Balki, who had cast Amitabh in his directorial debut Cheeni Kum, says he was convinced that Amitabh was right for the role in Paa right from the inception of the idea. "I was convinced from the very beginning that Amitabh will be best suited for this role. He has given brilliant performances before, but this is his most mind blowing performance," he said.

"For the role, he had to be completely different from his real self. For an actor to give a performance away from his personality is a very difficult thing," he added.

Bollywood's Shilpa Shetty to wed in style

Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, right and London-based millionaire Raj Kundra pose for photographs after their engagement, in Mumbai, India. – AP

What do Bollywood actresses do when film offers start dwindling? They tie the knot with a millionaire, of course. On November 22, Shilpa Shetty, 34 is set to marry fiancé Raj Kundra in Khandala reports the IANS. Details of the nuptials that have leaked out promise an event befitting a queen.

Shilpa’s keeping her favourite designers happy by getting each of them to design for an event, of which there are several. The cherry on top goes to leading designer Tarun Tahiliani who is working hard to make a stunning wedding dress. Meanwhile top chef Andy Verma is busy preparing a memorable menu for which he will be especially flown in.

The groom, who has been married before, is planning to arrive at the wedding in a chariot.

While Shilpa deals with the umpteen details of her big day, there is something that is weighing heavily on her mind: her sister Shamita knows nothing about the engagement or impending marriage. Shamita is locked up in the Bigg Boss house, India’s version of Big Brother and thinks the marriage is sometime in December by when the show is expected to end. Channel bosses have approached parent show Big Brother to figure out how to bend the rules and evict Shamita (if the audience doesn’t do so) in time for the wedding. Changing the date is not an option because Shilpa’s mother has consulted an astrological chart and the next auspicious date is months away. Will Shamita make it to her sister’s wedding?

3 Idiots (2009)

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Exclusive: ‘Abhi - Aish bathing experience’

First time a couple in an advertising: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan are treated like a golden couple in Bollywood film fraternity.

Now Aishwarya and Abhishek have been roped in to star together in a Television advertisement.

Probably this is the first time the husband and wife have appeared in an ad together.

The star pair has apparently been paid a hefty Rs. 25 crores by ‘Hindustan Lever’ to star in the ad for the very popular soap brand like ‘LUX’.

The ad will have a sizzling Aishwarya playing a naughty trick and mesmerizing Abhishek who just can’t seem to resist her.

This new ‘Lux’ advertisement has been directed by Stephen Mead from the London - based ad film production house ‘Short Films’.

The Sufi inspired music score has been composed by none other than the melodic trio Shankar – Ehsaan - Loy.

The couple has been styled by leading fashion designer Aki Narula with make-up done by Mickey Contractor.

This is their first ad together though the two have featured as a couple in films like ‘Kuch Naa Kaho’, ‘Dhai Akshar Prem Ke’, ‘Umrao Jaan’ and ‘Guru’.

Their next flick is Mani Ratnam’s ‘Raavan’ which is coming soon.

Their brand value: The ad, which is for Lux's new range of soaps with beauty oils, gives viewers a peek into the very private lives of the stars.

The ad starts with Ash blindfolding Abhi.

He then tries to catch her, but she keeps getting away because her skin is very soft.

He eventually grabs her, only to realize that he's caught hold of the maid.

It's a side of the couple that has never been seen before; it's young, fun and in keeping with their real characters.

Ash, who is the brand ambassador for the brands, likes Lux, L'Oreal and Nakshatra diamond jewellery charges anywhere between 2 – 5 crore for an ad.

Whereas Abhi endorses brands such as Idea, Big Radio and Omega, is known to charge approximately Rs 2 – 4 crore.

Relation with the brand:Talking about her long standing association with Lux, Aish said, "I have been associated with Lux for past 10 years as a Global Brand Ambassador and this association holds a very special place in my heart.

Shooting with Abhishek makes this Ad all the more special as it's our first commercial together and we had a great time shooting for it."

Commenting on the occasion, Abhishek Bachchan said, "We are happy and proud of the fact that we have done our first ever commercial for Lux

When we decided to do something for the first time together, it had to be special and stand for all the things that we believed in.

The script drew me to the commercial and I liked the way Ash and my parts were incorporated - mischievous, soft and fun which brought out the vibes in the relationship that we share."

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Sudhanshu Vats, VP, Home Care and Skin Cleansing said –

"Lux re - launch promises to give the consumers a never before luxurious bathing experience through a creamier lather leaving their skin soft and smooth.

Bollywood’s Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan ' s Birthday

Today’s the birthday of our Bollywood’s Baadshah! And we wish him a hearty and joyful birthday!

Shah Rukh Khan stepped in the acting field through the small screen. Then gradually he made way into the big glittering world of cinema. Today the actor stands tall in the industry, overshadowing his initial days of ups and downs. Actor, Singer, Producer, TV Anchor, Ambassador. Shah Rukh’s career journey has impressively passed all the tests and weathers successfully. Last year, he was tagged as ‘one of the 50 most powerful people in the world’ by the Newsweek.

Now do we have to bring up his huge list of movies? Baazigar, Karan Arjun, DDLJ… Dil To Pagal Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Mohabattein… Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Devdas… (Ooff missing out others!) Main Hoon Na… Chak De India… (Soo many memorable movies!) Om Shanti Om, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi… Phew! Our Baadshah gave us at least one hit per year, right? Then there is another set – Ad commercials! Mayur Suitings, Polio Campaigns, Sunfeast, Chyawanprash, Lux, Airtel… Shah Rukh miyaan chaa gaye hain puri disha mein!! And look at his list of co-actresses! But we adore him the best when paired up with bubbly Kajol, right? Let’s wait to see them together, after a long gap, in Karan Johar’s ‘My Name is Khan’, next year!

Yesterday Delhiites witnessed a grand event in Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2009. SRK was there as the event’s ambassador and cheering to the excited participants and crowd.

Hope Shah Rukh has a dhamaal ka birthday today! May he keep on ruling the industry in the years to come… Chak De Shah Rukh! Kyun ki…Picture Abhi Baaki Hai Mere Dost … keep going!