Rakhi gets pricey

Rakhi Sawant is giving a general entertainment channel a run for their money (literally !).
Rumour has it,Rakhi who has been ordering costumes and wigs for her latest show Gajab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaaniya on the channel,has ended up running a bill amounting to a whopping Rs 72 lakh.
The channel officials has asked Rakhi to be considerate and reduce the expenditure by half because it is difficult for them to pay such a huge amount;however,Rakhi refused to budge.
The show Gajab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaaniya is the other name for her previous show Rakhi ka Insaaf.This will showcase Rakhi tackling people's personal issues but with a difference.Reportedly,the show will be aired on a general entertainment channel at 10:30 pm from 18th July 2011 onwards.
With Rakhi spending a bomb on her looks,it will be worth a wait to see her on the show yet again.VL

Meena Kumari comes alive

Sunidhi Chauhan and Shandaar Amrohi will lend voice to the actress poems to be released in video and audio CDs

Soon people will get to hear the late veteran actress Meena Kumaris poems in video and audio CDs.A brainchild of Kamal Amrohis son Shandaar and Reena Roys sister Barkha (both previously worked together on Shandars biography From Somewhere to Nowhere) are now launching video and audio CDs featuring many poems written by the yesteryear actress.A source said,She had written many poems.Now,her step son Shandaar Amrohi is putting together all Meenas poetries in a music video.
Meena Kumari and her filmmaker husband Kamal Amrohi had started to develop strong differences,both professionally and in their married life.The fights eventually led to their separation in 1960,and ultimately divorce in 1964.The divorce had emotionally affected the actress.A charming woman before,she was soon engulfed by depression and took to heavy drinking as a solace.The couple remarried,but by then Meena Kumari had become an alcoholic.Her sorrow drove her to write poetry.The actress in one of her poems wrote about Kamal - Tum kya karoge sunkar mujhse meri kahani,Beluft zindagi ke kisse hain pheeke pheeke (Why do you want to listen to my story,colourless tales of a joyless life).At the time of her divorce,she had written - Talaak to de rahe ho Nazar-e-kahar ke saath,Jawani bhi mere lauta do Mehar ke saath (You are divorcing me with rage in your eyes.Return me,my youth along with the dowry).
When contacted,Barkha told Mumbai Mirror,I am not only producing the video but also co-directing it with Raoul V Randolf. Randolf co-wrote the screenplay of Ashutosh Gowarikers Abhishek-Deepika starrer Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey.Sunidhi Chauhan and Shandar will lend their voices to Meena Kumaris poems.We shall be coming out with Meenajis poetry on audio casettes too.Currently,we are looking out for young models to act in the videos, Barkha added.
The idea to put Meena Kumaris poetry on video and audio CDs is Barkhas brainchild said Shandar and added,I was very fond of Meenaji.I was 27 when she passed away.I have kept all her poems safely and its time that I bring them out so that everyone can avail of them. The video and audio CDs are expected to be ready by September.

Raveena to play Niira Radia in the Sanju-starrer Alert

Her comeback film Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap released only a few days ago and Raveena Tandon is already back on the sets,filming for Sojan Josephs Alert in Goa.And rumour has it that her co-star Sanjay Dutt might have been responsible for getting the actress on board.But more than the casting,its her role that is garnering attention.Reportedly,the self-proclaimed non-political Tandon,is essaying the controversial corporate lobbyist Niira Radia in the film.
A source told us,Raveena plays a glamorous,sexy,high-profile lobbyist,who befriends the most powerful politicians and industrialists and even gets embroiled in a phone-tapping scam. Apparently many details from Radias life have been incorporated into creating Tandons character.
The source also explained that the filmmakers have intentionally avoided naming Tandons character Niira Radia as they wanted to highlight deeper resemblances.The actress has been reading up extensively on Radias life to prepare for the role.Raveena thinks Radia is a victim of the system and did not do any wrong knowingly.But at the same time,Raveena doesnt want to play Radia as a victim, added the source.

A screening for starters

Uncle Abhay Deol invited his nephew,Sunny Deols son and an aspiring actor Karan,for a special screening of his recent film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

As if Aamir Khan and Imran Khans mamubhanja PDA was not enough another chacha-bhateeja duo is here to paint the town red.On Thursday night Abhay Deol organised a special trial of his recent film directed by Zoya Akhtar Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara at a multiplex in Bandra for Sunny Deols son and his bhateeja,Karan and his friends.
Incidentally,Karan,better known as Rocky in the Deol khandaan,is grooming to make his Bollywood debut in the next couple of years.The 19-year-old has also enrolled for an acting course at Rahul Rawails Stella Adler Academy in Juhu.A source close to the Deols said,Karan is all set to storm Bollywood in the next couple of years.A proper launch vehicle is being planned.Karan will be launched by Vijayta Films and right now is being groomed.Earlier he joined Rahul Rawails acting academy.Sunny is someone who firmly believes in Rahul Rawail.Rahul was the one who launched Sunny with Betaab and then made quite a few films with them.He is also going to make the Yamla Paagla Deewana sequel.The 19-yearold is currently concentrating on his studies.
The source further said,Karan is extremely close to his father.So,far Karan has been protected and Sunny doesnt want him exposed in Bollywood.Thats why he is never seen at any of the parties or functions of any Deol film.However,now he will be making a lot of appearances before he makes his big debut.
Karan,watching this chacha on-screen can be a fun and learning experience.Hope you learnt your lessons well.

Nayans rejects Simbu!

The actor approached his ex-flame to reprise Malaika Aroras item number inDabanggfor the Tamil version

Alot is happening in Nayantharas life.Speculation is rife that the Kerala-born actress is all set to tie knot with director-dancer Prabhu Deva soon.Though reports she say she has bid goodbye to the tinsel world,producers /directors are still chasing her with big projects and dream roles.
The latest we hear is that Silambarasan,who was once dating Nayanthara,has approached the actress for an item song in his new film Osthi,the remake of Bollywood blockbuster Dabangg.Directed by Dharani,Simbu and Richa Gangopadhyay are playing lead roles in Osthi.
The film was launched in Chennai and some sequences were shot in Mysore.
Madhu Shalini is going to reprise Mahie Gill's role in Osthi.But one question that has been lingering in everyones minds is whos going to step into the shoes of Malaika Arora Khan for the Munni Badnaam Hui song in Tamil.Sources say Simbu approached his ex-flame Nayanthara and requested her to gyrate for the item song.The two were in a relationship for a long time before they broke up in 2006.Despite the rumours that she called it quits,Simbu and Dharani approached Nayanthara to do the jig for one last time.
A Kollywood birdie tells us she was even given a blank cheque so that she could quote any sum she desired for the guest appearance.However,the actress turned down the offer.
Reports say Nayanthara,who wrapped up Balakrishna-Bapus Sri Ramarajyam,was in tears on the last day of the shoot.Shes playing Sita in the film,based on Ramayana.Industry sources say Sri Ramarajyam could be her last film before she ties the knot with Prabhu Deva.
The couple were spotted at the famous Guruvayoor temple in Kerala on Thursday.
Wedding bells We think so.

Chiller Party = Please Do not Laugh

Munni,Sheila and now Priyanka

Revising her decision to never do an item number,the actress may soon gyrate to a Sajid-Wajid number in Tezz

Every film,these days seem to be banking on an item number for it to catch the audiences attention.At least for the initial few days.And if that item number has an A-lister gyrating to it,it helps the film to market itself better.Aamir Khan did it for Delhi Belly.And even Ranbir Kapoor is all over television shaking his hips to the Tain Tain Phissh promotional item number from Chillar Party.Seems like Priyanka Chopra too doesnt want to be left behind.The actress,who had earlier appeared in an item number with Shah Rukh Khan in Billu is all set to sway her sexy self for an item number in Priyadarshans forthcoming film Tezz,starring Anil Kapoor,Ajay Devgn and Kangna Ranaut.
If all goes well,Priyanka Chopra will be doing her first solo item number in the Ratan Jain produced venture later this year.The actress had stated in a media interview in late 2010,I have never done one (item number),and I dont think I will be doing one either. Looks like her determination never to get caught up in the item number frenzy has worn off within the year.
Priyanka Chopra,who has many a sexy number under her belt,including the Touch Me Baby song from Aitraaz,has never been eager to join the item number bandwagon.In fact,when Shilpa Shetty was called in for the Shut Up And Bounce item song in Karan Johars 2008 film Dostana,Priyanka had no issues with it.With good dance numbers coming her way,Priyanka had never been in a hurry to be an item girl unlike her contemporaries.But with item numbers being the talking points in films these days,the actress seems to have changed her mind.She will soon hear the song.Ratan Jain,the producer has spoken to her secretary and Priyanka has shown keen interest in the item song as well, revealed a source,talking about the dance number in Tezz,which might be the actress first ever solo item song.
The song in question has been composed by Sajid-Wajid.A source close to the film told Mumbai Mirror,Priyankas dance in Tezz will be as sexy as Malaika Arora Khans Munni act in Dabangg and Katrina Kaifs Sheila in Tees Maar Khan.
A special set will also be created in Mumbai to shoot Priyankas item number to make it bigger and better than the Sheilas and the Munnis.
Priyanka and her spokesperson remained unavailable for comment.