Priyamani replaces Ananya

Yes, the ‘Paruthiveeran’ village belle bagged the main role in the Telugu remake of ‘Naadodigal’. The Tamil version had Ananya playing the lead role now Priyamani will be doing it in Telugu. The lucky Priyamani can’t be asking for more, with her kitty loaded with impressive offers, one of which is bilingual ‘Raavana’.

The viewers have interesting treat waiting for them. The remakes will have the director and the hero of the movie appearing on-screen in special cameos. Samuthirakani has confirmed the news that he and Sasikumar will do small roles in Hindi and Telugu versions.

Coming back to the remarkable actress, Priyamani is expected to work again with ‘Paruthiveeran’ director, Ameer for ‘Kannapiran’. This time she will share the screen with tall hero, Jayam Ravi.

Tusshar Kapoor’s Golmaal Returns

Tusshar Kapoor seems to be taking his success with ‘Golmaal’ as a luck charm it seems. The actor who has not experienced much success at the box-office found a space with ‘Golmaal’ series. And now he has signed up for remake of Amol Palekar’s ‘Golmaal’.

While Tusshar has been promising with his dumb act in the recent Golmaal series, it would be interesting to see how he manages to recreate the scenes by veteran actor Amol Palekar, and if he succeeds in doing justice to the comedy.

That’s not it; Tusshar wants to step into his father’s shoes and quite literally. He is hoping to feature in remakes of his father Jeetendra’s hit films, Farz and Caravan. Now that Tusshar has expressed his willingness, we wonder if elder sis Ekta is listening, here’s the next birthday gift.

Punjabis disapprove Saif’s look

After Akshay Kumar’s Singh Is King it’s now Saif Ali Khan’s Love Aaj Kal sardar avatar that’s under the scanner of Sikh community. The Sikh community had raised objections to Saif’s look in the film. Apparently it’s the beard that Saif is sporting in the film, which is trimmed and is objectionable according to some people in the community.

Therefore, there will be a special screening of the film for the Punjab Cultural Association members by the director and producers of the film. After the screening, the community will decide and come to a conclusion on the objectionable aspect in a couple of days. According to Charan Singh Sapra, Member of Legislative Council, Government of Maharashtra and of the Punjab Cultural Association, the issue is stagnated and no decision has been taken on whether Saif’s look in the film is offensive or not. Well, we wonder without watching the film how can one raise objection in the first place.

In the recent past films that had similar fate are Singh Is King, Billu. Billu the title was originally Billu Barber, however it was changed prior to the release of the film and there was a special screening for the hairdressers.

Ash against rumour mongers

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, an icon who has created a strong positive image of the Indian woman of the 21st century, a role model at work and at home. A name that makes news by itself and for this very reason over the years people have respected her stand to avoid fuelling rumors or using the media to hype a release or other wise.

It is reported that certain sections of the press have been putting together articles or pieces without any semblance of truth which has irritated and pained the supporters and publicist of Ash.

Ash’s publicist has expressed annoyance over such baseless rumours. It was learned that a journalist spread a gossip with a frivolous headline like ‘Career more important than family’ which has hurt Ash’s supporters.

“Any Irresponsible statements about her private life will not be left to grow without a strong rebuttal. No uncertain terms that hence forth we would be forced to take legal recourse in any such event of a piece or article appearing without any credibility or which is an absolute fabrication of one’s imagination.” notifies Ash’s publicist.

An eye-opening film festival

Rare are those organizations which take interests to help underprivileged people in India. And one such is ‘Asha for Education’. A US based secular organization; Asha aims at providing basic education to underprivileged children in India. It frequently comes up with various programmes and fund-raising activities to extend support to India.

‘Asha for Education’ of San Francisco helps in funding several educational projects in India and organizes interesting events in order to raise funds. Coming 15th August, the organization in a way will celebrate the Independence Day of India, by hosting a ‘Film Festival of Hope’ in San Francisco. The festival will showcase the distinguished documentaries and Indian movies. The select movies will have themes that highlight the underprivileged people of India.

It is wonderful that such organizations exists oversees that intends to help India with their innovative assistances.

'Yagam' ready for release

Talented hero Navdeep starrer “Yagam” has completed shooting and also post production work. According to sources, the flick is all set to be released.

The movie also stars sexy actress from Bollywood Kim Sharma. However the highlight of the flick is that the glowing beauty Bhumika is also another leading lady along with Kim.

Sources indicate that while Navdeep and Kim will be seen working in a bar in this flick, Bhumika will be playing the role of an air hostess.

The movie has been made in the backdrop of Thailand and this is slated to be a revenge saga of sorts and how the hero is helped by the two heroines forms the essence.

Dhoodwala on 10 ka Dum

It happened on the sets of 10 Ka Dum. But it looked like a scene straight out of a Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi – remember the song Paanch rupaiyya baaraah anna...? A contestant on the show Sunil Mishra , a milkman by profession walked up to Salman Khan , gifted him 2 litres of milk and demanded money for 5 litres of milk that he had delivered to his unit at Film city five years ago which his production had yet to pay for! Taken aback by the towering man before him Salman promised to pay him back with interest for all the years gone by. “I have seen you cycling by my tabela on the way to Film City many times,” he said. “Then why did you not stop me and take your money then?” asked Salman. “You are surrounded by your body guards!” was the prompt reply. Sunil Mishra, an educated gentleman who has taken up the family business was full of surprises. Owner of 30 buffaloes, he said with pride that he could recognize any of his cattle even amongst a 1000. “I love them more than my wife!” Who wouldn’t when he has named them after famous Bollywood actors like Kareena, Katrina! And Sunil Mishra added that when his heroine acts up and misbehaves he threatens to call– the boisterous male in his brood!