Aditya hopes Emraan's golden run rubs off on Rush

Buoyed by Emraan Hashmi's box office success, Aditya Pancholi hopes that forthcoming film "Rush", in which Emraan plays a villian, benefits from the actor's recent success.

"Emraan is going through a dream run and hopefully it stays forever. I also hope his golden run rubs off on this film as well, " the 47- year-old said at the first look launch of the film.

Emraan's recent hit films include "Raaz 3", "Jannat 2", and "The Dirty Picture" and critically acclaimed "Shanghai".

Meanwhile, Aditya is emotionally attached to the film because of its director Shamin Desai, who died before he could complete his first directorial venture.

"I have a lot of emotions attached to the film. I have been in the industry for 25 years but have never been so emotionally connected to any film. It is because of our director Shamin Desai. He made us look so good - Emraan and all the girls. I pray to god he is happy, wherever he is, " Aditya said.

Shamin died in Jan 2011 after announcing his maiden directorial venture in 2010, originally titled "Raftaar 24x7".

His wife Priyanka Desai re-launched the film in Oct 2011 as "Rush". Based in the media industry, the film hits theatres this Dusshera, Oct 24.

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What Bigg Boss, I don't need a reason to meet Salman

Aditya Pancholi rules out that his recent meeting with Salman Khan had anything to do with appearing on 'Bigg Boss'

Looks like it is the 'season' to meet and greet! Along with a few other faces from the industry, Aditya Pancholi was recently seen dropping by on the sets of a TV show to chat up with the show's host Salman Khan. Not only did the two engage in a deep conversation, they were also spotted sharing jokes whilebreaking bread. 

Our source says, Salman Bhai was having food with Aditya. Both seemed to be in great spirits. Salman bhai always gets yummy food on the sets and we all relish it. 

Aditya says, I don't need a reason to meet Salman. We have been friends for long and we meet often. I was at Filmistan Studio and heard that he was also there so I went and met him. 
After that we had lunch together as there was some biryani, mutton tangri and some amazing sweets. The lehsun ki kheer was simply amazing. Did the 'special' meeting have anything to do with Aditya appearing on Sallu's show? 

Aditya shrugs aside our question and states, I have not been approached for the show. This has nothing to do with meeting Salman. Even if I am approached, I will never do this show!

Never say never, Aditya! 

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