Deepika Padukone beats careless Katrina Kaif

In Prakash Jha's Aarakshan opposite Ajay Devgn. Katrina Kaif was first choice but was dropped for keeping the director hanging Deepika Padukone has signed Prakash Jha's Aarakshan, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn and Manoj Bajpayee. Apparently, she wasn't the first choice for the film. Jha wanted to repeat his Raajneeti actress, Katrina Kaif.

Aarakshan is based on student politics and job reservations. Says an industry source, "Initially, Jha was keen to sign Kat for the romantic lead opposite Ajay. He had approached her, post-Raajneeti but she was committed to Dostana 2.

However, she didn't want to lose out on this meaty role and kept him hanging saying she would try and make time."In the lurch An insider adds, "Impressed by Kat's work during Raajneeti, Prakash was keen to have her on board once again. She promised him that after she returned from shooting in Spain for Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, she would discuss the script.

But that hasn't happened. In stead, she signed YRF's next with Imran Khan and has been shooting for it all over North India."This didn't go down well with the director, who felt she owed him for giving her the role-of-a-lifetime in his last film. He decided to approach Deepika.

He felt the dimpled actress would make a fresh and interesting pair with Ajay and was widely accepted as a better actress than her rival after films like Karthik Calling Karthik and Lafangey Parindey.

Dippy, too, is keen to work with the National Award-winning director, who delivered a huge commercial hit this year. The source adds, "She said yes immediately when Prakash approached her."The director, however, denies that he has approached either actress for his next, "I haven't approached anybody for the female lead as yet.

Once the script is finalised and I understand who will suit the character and be able to talk in the particular language that the script might have, will I be able to decide on anything."Deepika remained unavailable for comment. Katrina says, "No it's not true. Prakashji knows the film we want to make together. It's a different film... (and it was) never Aarakshan. We already discussed it during Raajneeti release."

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Priyanka Chopra for Vogue Magazine

Priyanka Chopra the Bollywood star is now on the cover page of the Vogue magazine. The smart and hot Bollywood actor has been selected for the November 2010 Indian edition Sari Issue of the magazine.

Priyanka Chopra on the cover page of Vogue magazine available on the stall for the month of November is found in her usual sizzling looks where she flaunts off a white frock. This month’s edition deals with the ‘Sari Issue’, which suggests a number of new ways to wear the sari, tips for selecting the right one or things like the best places to buy them. But the cover page of the magazine does not pose the actor in a sari but it offers a global aspect to the sari.

Priyanka Chopra is featured on Vogue’s cover page wearing a white dress designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton. The white silk frock is hemmed with a shiny zari work, which is typically used for many saris. A black ribbon has been attached to her waist that makes both the model and the dress look cuter. In this dress, Priyanka Chopra looks too cute just like a Barbie doll.

Apart from featuring the sizzling Priyanka Chopra on the cover page, the inside pages offer interesting reads about the actor. Vogue’s November issue is to present “The Priyanka Chopra You Didn’t Know” and the article reveals quite a number of facts, which have been secrets to her fans so far. Besides the cover story, the magazine also offers quite a few other interesting reads on several other topics.

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Salman Khan and Asin shoot togather

Asin is not comfortable with intimate scenes. She is two films old in Bollywood but did not expose herself in any of those as she does not feel ease with exposure. But finally she has to give her inhibitions. Asin shot a steamy scene with her ‘London Dreams’, co-star Salman Khan for the movie, ‘Ready’.

This is not only first time for Asin but for Salman Khan too. In the long tenure of his filmy career, he was hardly seen getting cozy with his on-screen heroine. Not only Asin bares first time on camera but Sallu Miya also gets steamy with his co-star for the first time. So, get ready to witness the intimate scene between Asin and Salman in ‘Ready’.

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Aamir Khan: I fear, masses would not be able to enjoy Dhobi

Superstar Aamir Khan says his forthcoming film Dhobi Ghat, which is his wife Kiran Rao's directorial debut, may not be liked by the masses. "I fear that masses may not like Dhobi Ghat because it is a very fine and delicate film. People who understand film, people who are sensitive - this film is for them. This is not a mainstream film," said Aamir.

Dhobi Ghat tells the tale of how people from different classes drawn together in compelling relationships. Shai (Monica Dogra), an affluent investment banker on a sabbatical, strikes up an unusual friendship with young laundry boy Munna (Prateik Babbar), and has a brief dalliance with painter Arun (Aamir Khan).

As they slip away from familiar moorings and come closer, the city finds its way into the crevices of their inner worlds. Though he is apprehensive about people's reaction, Aamir says Dhobi Ghat is the best offering from his production house. "I think this is the best film of my production house. I am really happy and excited about this film," he said.

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Golmaal 3: Opening Today

With Golmaal 3, director Rohit Shetty completed a successful rib-tickling trilogy, striking the right chord with the audiences and giving tough competition to Vipul Shah's romantic Action Replayy at the box office. Both the biggies were scheduled for a Diwali release and hit the screens Friday.

"The content of Golmaal 3 is very good. People are enjoying it a lot and it has been houseful so far. It is a good time pass and full paisa vasool movie. Action Replayy has opened a little weak and is not pikcing up," Ashwini Singh, business head of SRS cinema, told IANS. Satish Garg, owner of G3S Cinemas, said: "Golmaal 3 is going very good. We have an occupancy of 100 percent and the advance booking is rocking. Action Replayy is okay with close to 40 percent occupancy.

For Golmaal 3, Shetty teamed up with Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Mithun Chakraborty, Kunal Khemu, Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Johny Lever and Ratna Pathak-Shah. Just like its previous two installments, it is full on entertainment and people are lapping up the laughthon, while Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai starrer Action Replayy, in which the story travels to the past, has got a lukewarm response.

"Golmaal 3 has taken the screens by storm and is doing better at all sites across Delhi. It has 60 percent occupancy, while 'Action Replayy' has 30 percent. Both have good advance for Sunday, however, Golmaal 3 has much more. Action Replayy should pick up tomorrow (Saturday) onwards," said Jayendra Banerji, vice president Satyam Cinemas.

Yogesh Raizada of Waves Cinemas said: "All votes are in favour of Golmaal 3. It has got a good initial and public swing due to its recall value. It has an occupancy close to 70 percent. It has good advance booking till Sunday and the ratio is 60:40. Action Replayy is a new concept and its acceptance is yet to be seen. It has managed to get an occupancy of 40 to 50 percent only."

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Deepika Padukone Says: No problem with Sonam

Bollywood might be abuzz with the talk of a big patch up between Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor as they gear up to appear on Karan Johar's talk show, Koffee With Karan. But Deepika, feels that she and Sonam never had any problem.

"People are saying that this is going to be a patch-up. But I say there was never a problem between us. It's just that we are two people who never really kept in touch. I am looking forward to meeting her on the show," Deepika said recently. Deepika and Sonam have reportedly been taking jibes at each other at various events. While Sonam was believed to be close to her Saawariya co-star Ranbir Kapoor before Deepika stepped in his life, the latter made remarks about Sonam being the 'daddy's darling'. Well, let us see the cat fight or should we call it a truce?

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