She will now be seen with Aamir's nephew Imran Khan in Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu . "I must say Aamir's body of work is unbelievable.

I feel he is the maestro of the industry while Imran is just starting out. I had lot of fun working with Imran.

I think he is a marvellous actor," Kareena told reporters here, last evening, at a photo exhibition. Since the promos of the Karan Johar production hit the screens, there is a lot of buzz about their unusual pairing.

"I hope we get to work together in the future too," she said. Imran, who clicked random pictures of Kareena during the shoot of the film also organized a photo exhibition at an art gallery here.

"It is the first time ever when a co-star has clicked pictures of me. The pictures are really beautiful and I thank Imran for that," Kareena said.

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Ya Jaane Na". "You are not kind of tip-toeing around and worrying that she has this ego, you can work with her like an equal and that is the best thing about her.

I have always believed when you are comfortable and happy working with your co-actor, your performances improve," said Imran. "Ek Main aur Ekk Tu" is set for a Feb 10 release.

Imran, 29, says Kareena, 31, is aware that she is a good actress and her confdience kept the atmosphere light on the sets. "Kareena comes on the sets with this thing of 'lets do work'.

She doesn't have time to waste on things like, which angle you are shooting me from, my costume, hair, make-up is like this and all. She is utterly unconcerned about this stuff.

She is a good actress, she knows it and she has that security and confidence to just do her work," said the 29-year-old. Meanwhile, Imran also brushes aside issues of any major age difference between him and Kareena (less)

The actor however plans to throw a party soon. Imran who turns 29 on Jan 13th too seems to follow the funda of working on birthdays.

Imran told TOI.com, "I've been working on my previous three birthdays and I will be doing the same this year.

I will be doing promotional activities for my forthcoming film Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu." The actor has a huge gift in store for himself.

Imran will be an owner of a lovely scarlet Ferrari which has been tailor made to suit his preferences (less)

Lolo was doing a photoshoot for a clothes line, and was accompanied by mother Babita and daughter Samaira. Little Samaira seemed to be enjoying herself at the shoot and basking in all the attention being showered on her.

Saif Ali Khan was in the studio as well, shooting an ad film. After Kareena got done with her interviews, she joined her family and seen enjoying a quick snack with them.

Our lensman captured an exclusive picture of the Kapoor girls when they were leaving together. Initially, Babita was a bit apprehensive to pose for the camera, but after a little bit of coaxing by her daughters, gave in.

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And recently, around the time of Kareena-Imran-starrer Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu promotions, when Imran was quoted saying that he has an edge over Ranbir because he can be romantically paired with Kareena whereas Ranbir can't, the controversial statement led to many tongues wagging. But, when Imran was asked upfront about it, Imran denied making the statement.

"That is not my quote. Some one said that I can work with Kareena and Ranbir can't, and I merely said, "Yes, that is true.

" "I don't make such antagonistic and aggressive statements. That is the fabrication of some eager journalist," the actor further said laughing.

Coming to her co-star's defence, Kareena says, "Imran is too sweet a guy to make such statements. And I don't think there is an edge because everyone knows that Ranbir and I am brother and sister (laughs).

So it is no big deal." Quoted or misquoted, we don't know, but many movie-buffs definitely feel sad about the fact that huge talents and beautiful actors like Kareena and Ranbir who are known for their cinematic brilliance cannot be romantically paired in a film.

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The young actor has always maintained he is a huge fan of Kareena and captured some candid moments on his lens while working together. "She (Kareena) is the most beautiful actress I have worked with.

I found her beautiful right from her first film 'Refugee'," he said. Imran had even admitted that he had a huge crush on Kareena in his boyhood days.

"I could not articulate my feelings to her..

.I nursed a silent crush.

When we started working together in this film we got along really well. I observed her closely while we were shooting and even took her pictures without her knowing it," Imran had said.

Since the promos of the Karan Johar production hit the screens, there has been a lot of buzz about the unusual pair of Imran and Kareena. Tweet (less)

She had told TOI.com, "I am very much into makeup and keen on may be starting my own collection someday.

" That aside, the actress startled everyone when she recently directed one of her scenes! A source worked on the film 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu' revealed, "In the scene where Imran and Kareena had to act as if they were drunk, Kareena said she will direct it herself. She pleasantly surprised everyone around as she did a good job! The scene is indeed fun.

" The film is rom-com and is slated to release close to Valentine's Day this year (less)

"I had a blast at NYU. Everyone was so enthusiastic, they put on a very polished, confident show, and the surprise flash mob at the end was perfectly executed.

My best wishes to all the students involved," Imran said in a statement. The students had been practising for the performance for over two weeks, ahead of Imran's visit to New York as part of the promotional tour.

"As the president of NYU Dillagi, a Bollywood dance team, I knew we had to have simpler steps that the general public would be able to do and we sent videos out to the public. I thought that the flash mob came out even better than expected since people kept joining the mob throughout the sequence and it definitely surprised those that did not know of it ahead of time," Mohit Chhatpar, coordinator of the flash mob, said.

"It was really fun to be doing a flash mob and having Imran among us was all the more fun. He was very sporting and interacted with the students.

We are excited about this movie as well and are glad he could come and be among us to talk about his movie," he added. The Dharma Productions' film, also starring Kareena Kapoor, is set to hit theatres Feb 10.

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The actor says, "I am her fan and I was super excited to work with Kareena. She is spontaneous as an actor and is down to earth in spite of the success she has achieved in the industry.

" Imran who previously worked with Katrina however chooses to step aside when it comes to commenting on the supposed 'cold war' between the two. Imran revealed, "I don't care about the 'alleged' hot/cold war between the two.

They are my co-stars and I enjoy working with them. Both are hard working and immensely talented.

" Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is directed by debutant Shakun Batra (less)

He has suddenly found himself in the middle of so many things that he only wished there were more than 24-hours in a day. Apparently, the filmmaker who is busy with the shooting of Student of the Year , also finds himself running to studios to sit on the editing and post production of Agneepath and Ekk Main Aur Ek Tu which release within a fortnight of each other.

The movies that were scheduled to release in 2011 got pushed to a 2012 early release and KJo now finds himself in a fix running from pillar to post to keep deadline. He does wish that the movies were a little more spaced out, but with the current crunch the scene will have to be handled.

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"Some of the photos were taken on an iPhone while some of them were taken in SLR cameras. Our on-set photographer Amin Ahuja was helping me out on all of this because I am not a professional photographer.

So I can't take all the credit. It was because of his help," Imran said.

Kareena was completely flattered looking at her pictures and said this was the first time any co-star has clicked her photographs. "I think it's the first time ever one of my co-stars has clicked beautiful pictures of me.

So, thank you Imran," she said. With her co-star's passion for photography, has Kareena tried her hands on the same? "I have never tried my hands on photography.

May be Imran can give me some lessons," said the Ek Main Aur Ek Tu actress. Tweet (less)

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well, full-on. He needs to loosen up.

Urgently!! Son of two stuffed-up high-society mannequins Rahul Kapoor is a repressed child going into depressive manhood. Since this is a rom-com, and one sparkling with vigour with warmth and what-have-youth, you know Rahul will meet Ms Fun-Feisty-Full-On before Reel 1 is done.

Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (EMAET) comprises a series of elegantly-written, confident but never in-your-face scenes about what happens when two opposites meet in a city as all-embracing as Las Vegas. Of course, sparks fly.

Well-neon facts, these. But neither Kareena Kapoor nor Imran Khan is in a hurry to set off a combustive fire.

There is a whole lot of tranquility in the way the relationship between the firebrand and the nerd is built. The rough edges are largely sacrificed on the editing table.

The progression of the relationship is seamless and smooth. Unlike, say, Siddharth Anand's 'Anjaana Anjaani' where the on-screen rapport between the protagonists suffered because one of the actors was constantly trying to steal scenes from the other, here neither Kareena nor Imran is in a hurry to hijack a single moment from one another.

This is one of the most immaculately cast romantic comedies in recent times. Sure, Kareena has an edge.

Her character is less passive than Imran's and she some of the film's best lines.The actress, back in form after two marginalized mammoth odes to machismo ('Bodyguard', 'Ra.

One') turns in a perfectly-modulated performance . Her character is not so much a portrait of warmth and radiance as it is an illustration of perfect asymmetry.

Here's a woman who enjoys the chaos that she creates in her universe. She lives by her own rules.

And before the film is done she teaches Imran Khan's character how to tell your parents to buzz off before it's too late. Rules be stuffed down the toilet.

Imran is good at playing the attentive, obedient, faithful boyfriend. He did the invisible-halo act effectively in 'Jaane Tu.

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Ya Jaane Na', 'Break Ke Baad' and 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan'. He does it even better here, probably because of the company he keeps in this film.

There are episodes in this boy-meets-girl, girl-tweaks-boy's-life saga that leave you smiling for a very long time. Indeed EMAET is a high-concept ever-grin mellow-drama.

You just can't stop grinning at the sparkling warmth and the cute quips shared by the lead pair. Curiously, debutant director Shakun Batra opts for an open ending.

Finally, we only know that some day Rahul might win the feisty Rihana over. But here's the glimmer of hope.

Even if he doesn't win her over he gets to keep her company for as long as they share a common ground. Here is a film that doesn't score high on ground-breaking ideas on romantic relationships.

Instead it weaves itself into commonplace ideas on love romance and commitment and comes up with vignettes of terrific sincerity. A lot of the film's gently persuasive energy comes from the discernible respect that the lead pair has for each other's space as actors.

No one-upmanship here, thank you. Boman Irani and Ratna Pathak Shah too are delightful as Imran's la-di-dah parents.

They reminded me of Pran and Sonia Sahni in Raj Kapoor's Bobby. In comparison Kareena's Catholic family comes across as too casual to be real.

Within two weeks Dharma Productions has given us two diametrically opposite genres of cinema from two debutant directors. If Karan Malhotra's 'Agneepath' took us back to the grand formulistic revenge drama of the 1970s EMAET takes us into the future of Bollywood where actors don't have to sing.

They don't have to act. They just have to be as normal as people in love tend to be.

This is a perceptibly urbane love story, told with in a style shorn of gimmicks. There is no attempt to capture our attention.

The narrative gets us watching without getting sweaty with anxiety. A very chilled-out romcom indeed (less)

Kareena Kapoor looked gorgeous in a Vanessa Bruno floral georgette dress at the Ek Main aur Ekk Tu promo launch. Every thing was in place – the print, the length of the dress, the pocket and the shoes.

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Imran would be traveling to Dubai, New York, the UK and six Indian cities and will be documenting his journey and uploading it to Dharma Production and UTV's Youtube account. According to a press statement issued by producer UTV Motion Pictures, Ek Main Aur Ekk Star is a unique experiment by Imran that will capture the highs, the lows, late nights, pre-dawn scrambles for flights, the ecstasy, euphoria, stress and the struggles that Imran experiences.

Each video that will be shot, edited and uploaded on the trip, will be an honest account of life on the road. The film, a romantic-comedy featuring Imran and Kareena Kapoor in the lead, will release on February 10.

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This young actor, who has been very successful in the rom-com space with I Hate Luv Storys (2010) and Mere Brother ki Dulhan (2011) hitting the bulls eye at the box office, is getting ready for yet another rom-com co-produced by Dharma Production and UTV Motion Pictures. Ek Main aur Ekk Tu, which is prescribed as the perfect date film, has Imran romancing Kareena Kapoor for the first time.

It has been directed by debutant Shakun Batra, who is very close to Imran and who actually indulged him by casting him opposite the girl of his dreams. Imran, who turns a shade of red even when you mention Kareena casually, says, "Kareena is perhaps the most beautiful actress that I have worked with.

And I've worked with some real beauties.'' Long before he even dreamt of being an actor, Imran had a huge crush on Bebo.

Says he, "I found her beautiful right from her first film Refugee. I couldn't articulate my feelings then, but perhaps I nursed a silent crush.

When we started working together, we got along really well. We had a rollicking time shooting for EMAET.

I observed her closely while we were working and even took her pictures without her knowledge. She sometimes looked so beautiful and ethereal that clicking her was a natural response.

" The EMAET promos have created a buzz amongst youngsters and the trade. Two of the songs - the title track and Aunty ji are also potential chart busters.

As Imran says, "With Bebo by my side, everything is working out just fine.'' Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu releases on February 10, 2012 (less)

"She (Kareena) is the most beautiful actress I have worked with. I found her beautiful right from her first film Refugee ," Imran said.

Even before Imran became an actor he had a huge crush on the 31-year-old actress. "I could not articulate my feelings for her.

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I nursed a silent crush. When we started working together in this film we got along really well," Imran said.

"I observed her closely while we were shooting and even took her pictures without her knowing it," he said. Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is set to hit cinema houses on February 10.

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She tags him with the paradox - 'perfectly average'. That precisely defines the film as well.

It's perfect in whatever it offers. But what it offers is quite average in volume.

Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is a rom-com about two diagonally opposite individuals. The boy leads a bland and boring life.

The girl is blabbermouth and full of life. Their paths cross.

And as expected, opposites attract. So what's new? Rahul (Imran Khan) could never come out of the shadow of his parents who tried molding him in their customized templates.

A random encounter with Riana (Kareena Kapoor) leads to a few drinks and they wake up next morning to realize they got married in their drunken stupor. Annulling their accidental wedlock would take a few days.

Meanwhile Riana loses her rented apartment and checks-in with Rahul. The uptight Rahul loosens up in Riana's company and starts 'living life'.

Cupid strikes Rahul over a Kuch Kuch Hota Hai song. Further they fly to India where Riana expectedly introduces Rahul to her extended joint family - the only variation being they are Christian folks over the perpetual Punjabi prototypes.

What follows includes misunderstandings, separations and reunions..

. Let the accidental marriage idea not mislead you.

Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is nowhere in the zone of Hollywood flicks like What Happens in Vegas (2008) or The Proposal (2009). The accidental marriage theme is employed more as a gimmick and doesn't contribute anything to the story.

In fact the makers take the convenient route and entirely do away with the actual marriage scene from the narrative. Also the lead pair chooses to stay together and is never compelled by any legal obligations.

The writing by Ayesha Devitre and Shakun Batra is a case of too much screenplay without much story. The overall tone of the film is refreshingly lighthearted and the chemistry between Kareena and Imran is conversational over corporeal.

But somewhere the story seems too shallow after a point with no tangible plot-point conflicts and the screenplay tries to fill that void with birthday parties, New Year celebrations, school revisits and such similar elements that remain external to the central plot. Nevertheless you find solace in the film's subdued sense of humour and subtle temperament.

The subtlety is not per se but largely because the story is devoid of any theatrical twists. And the residual dramatic sequences are handled with utmost sensitivity by director Shakun Batra, like Imran's climactic outburst at the dinner table.

The dialogues comprise more of carefree and casual conversations over dramatically designed punches and go smoothly with the natural flow of scenes. There's an intentional aberration in the end to set the film in a league of its own but could disappoint the ones viewing the film as a Valentine special.

Kareena Kapoor is beautiful in both her looks and acts. Despite playing the chirpy-outgoing girl, she never goes overboard and is absolutely adorable.

Playing the high-strung guy with deadpan expressions comes naturally to Imran Khan . He comes up with a fairly decent act.

Their chemistry is informal and affable. Ratna Pathak Shah as the elite fashion-fanatic mother is too good.

Boman Irani as the business-minded father is restrained in his role. Sonia Mehra (after some disastrous films) comes across as desirable in her one-scene cameo.

Ram Kapoor gets no scope. The actor playing Kareena's father is funny and a fresh deviation from the regular father figures of Bollywood.

Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is the kind of film you don't mind watching. But then again, you don't miss anything imaginative if you skip this.

Verdict: Above average (less)

After packup, they would go to casinos and clubs and spend time gambling. Now, whenever people complain about Imran Khan's gambling he blames Bebo for the bad habit! (less)

"Some of the photos were taken on an iPhone while some of them were taken in SLR cameras. Our on-set photographer Amin Ahuja was helping me out on all of this because I am not a professional photographer.

So I can't take all the credit. It was because of his help," Imran said.

Kareena was completely flattered looking at her pictures and said this was the first time any co-star has clicked her photographs. "I think it's the first time ever one of my co-stars has clicked beautiful pictures of me.

So, thank you Imran," she said. With her co-star's passion for photography, has Kareena tried her hands on the same? "I have never tried my hands on photography.

May be Imran can give me some lessons," said the Ek Main Aur Ek Tu actress. Tweet (less)

As part of the promotional tour, Imran will travel to Dubai , New York, Britain and cities across India. He will document his journey, which will be uploaded on UTV and Dharma Productions' YouTube accounts.

'Ek Main Aur Ekk Star' will capture "the highs, the lows, the late nights, the pre-dawn scrambles for flights, the ecstasy, the euphoria, stress and the struggles that Imran experiences," said a press statement. Each video that will be shot, edited and uploaded on the trip, will be an honest account of life on the road.

'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu' is a light-hearted movie about a boy in his mid-twenties, going through a breakdown in his personal as well as professional life. That's when he meets a girl, and his life goes topsy-turvy.

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"Desperately seeking a good book to read. Kindle dried up.

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bookstores out of bounds..

.heading to Nagpur would have been nice if I had a book," Shah Rukh posted on Twitter.

The actor and his "Don 2" team are beginning their multi-city promotion tour for the film with Nagpur. He also recieved many suggestions for latest books, and asked his Nagpur fans to give him books during his stay.

"Thanks guys and girls keep the suggestions coming..

.need to immerse myself in books.

Been a long time since I spent some time with myself. Enroute to Nagpur.

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the tour begins for the chase continues film. I really love meeting you all in the garb of film promotions.

DON is ON..

. "So if you are in Nagpur and have the time I would love it if you get me books.

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remember to write ur Twitter handle please on the book," added Shah Rukh. Rishi uncle's songs have youth connect: Imran Khan Actor Rishi Kapoor's songs and films are still loved by people of all age groups and that's because of their "spunk", says Imran Khan , the title of whose next film " Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu " is inspired by one of the veteran star's hit song.

"There is certain zing in the phrase 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu', which connects it instantly to the youth. Rishi uncle's songs are very lively and there is certain spunk in them.

I think that's the reason why there is an instant youth connect," Imran said in a press statement. "Not only his songs, but also his personality is youthful and full of verve even today," he added.

"Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu", a Karan Johar production, also features Kareena Kapoor . It is a romantic comedy, and will hit the screens around Valentine's Day next year (less)

"She is like a light bulb. The second the director says 'action', this light comes up and you can't take your eyes off her.

She is magic," Imran said on the sidelines of an event here. Imran's crackling chemistry with Kareena in the promos of Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is there for all to see.

In fact, he was so much in awe of the 31-year-old stunner that he ended up taking almost 100 pictures of Kareena during the film shoot. Producer Karan Johar has suggested he exhibit the pictures soon.

Even when Imran was asked to choose the most stylish actress of B-Town, he was quick to respond, and said: "I think my vote goes to Kareena." Produced by Karan Johar, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is directed by Shakun Batra and will release around Valentine's Day next year.

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. Wedding of Bollywood actors is news of public interest and thus an overdose of speculation is guaranteed.

News of Rani Mukherjee getting married every six months, John Abraham getting secretly married every now and then is common. Kareena-Saif marriage is another 'popular news'.

Its now said, the two are planning to get engaged on Feb 10. The day will also see the release of Kareena's film 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu'.

When we met up Kareena a few days back, she told TOI.com, "Yes we are definitely thinking of marriage but it all depends on our film commitments.

I am busy promoting Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, then Agent Vinod and also shooting for Heroine. So all depends on when's the right time.

" The actress also denied of Ritu Kumar designing her wedding outfit. "That's not true" she said.

The wedding news has put both Saif and Kareena in spotlight. "I am only asked about the marriage.

No one seems interested in our films anymore" laughed Kareena (less)

The young actor has always maintained he is a huge fan of Kareena and captured some candid moments on his lens while working together. "She (Kareena) is the most beautiful actress I have worked with.

I found her beautiful right from her first film 'Refugee'," he said. Imran had even admitted that he had a huge crush on Kareena in his boyhood days.

"I could not articulate my feelings to her..

.I nursed a silent crush.

When we started working together in this film we got along really well. I observed her closely while we were shooting and even took her pictures without her knowing it," Imran had said.

Since the promos of the Karan Johar production hit the screens, there has been a lot of buzz about the unusual pair of Imran and Kareena. Tweet (less)

The young actor has always maintained he is a huge fan of Kareena and captured some candid moments on his lens while working together. "She (Kareena) is the most beautiful actress I have worked with.

I found her beautiful right from her first film 'Refugee'," he said. Imran had even admitted that he had a huge crush on Kareena in his boyhood days.

"I could not articulate my feelings to her..

.I nursed a silent crush.

When we started working together in this film we got along really well. I observed her closely while we were shooting and even took her pictures without her knowing it," Imran had said.

Since the promos of the Karan Johar production hit the screns, there has been a lot of buzz about the unusual pair of Imran and Kareena (less)

So, I think Imran and Kareena being unusual is the USP of the film," the 39-year-old director-producer said at the 160th year celebration party of cosmetic brand "Kiehl's". Directed by debutant Shakun Batra , the romantic-comedy will be released in February around Valentine's Day .

"We are really excited. It launches a new filmmaker.

All of us are really geared up to launch its music and then its (promotional) campaign. It's a great slice-of-life love story and it's a perfect date film for everyone out there," said Karan Johar.

Karan's Dharma Productions is also ready with "Agneepath", a remake of the original film released in 1990 under the same banner. "Koochie Koochie Hota Hai", an animated remake of the 1998 Hindi film "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", is expected to hit theatres by the end of next year.

Karan's blockbuster "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" recently completed 10 years. Meanwhile, he is busy directing and co-producing "Student Of The Year" with Shah Rukh Khan .

His last film as a director was "My Name Is Khan" (less)

The modest-budget romantic comedy not only received good reviews, but earned Rs.12.

5 crore in the first two days and wooed overseas box offices as well. The film released Friday and the opening day collection was Rs.

5.5 crore.

On the second day, the film, which boasts of the fresh pair of Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor, garnered Rs.7 crore.

"There is a 40 percent jump in the collections from Friday to Saturday and then again from Saturday to Sunday. The word of mouth and reviews are strong and helped the film," said a source.

Even lead actor Imran is happy and said: "I am overwhelmed at the response EMAET is generating." Praising the film a critic wrote that the picture though, smartly written and filmed by debutant Shakun Batra, is mellow yet dramatic, softer and subtler, while other scribe described Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu as a movie that comprises a series of elegantly-written, confident but never in-your-face scenes.

In the international market, which includes Britain, North America, Gulf and Australia, EKAET did and impressive job by earning Rs3.65 core ($730,000) The films' box office collection is a bonus for it's the producer as it recovered Rs.

21 crore, which he had invested in it, even before its release. The production budget of the film was Rs.

21 crore and the maker spent another Rs.8 crore on print, advertising and publicity.

Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu recovered Rs.15 crore by selling satellite rights and Rs.

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Since Imran was very unsure about the task, Bebo took charge getting behind the camera calling the shots. With so much involvement We are sure she will ask Shakun for an associate editor credit (less)

"She is like a light bulb. The second the director says 'action', this light comes up and you can't take your eyes off her.

She is magic," Imran said on the sidelines of an event here. Imran's crackling chemistry with Kareena in the promos of Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is there for all to see.

In fact, he was so much in awe of the 31-year-old stunner that he ended up taking almost 100 pictures of Kareena during the film shoot. Producer Karan Johar has suggested he exhibit the pictures soon.

Even when Imran was asked to choose the most stylish actress of B-Town, he was quick to respond, and said: "I think my vote goes to Kareena." Produced by Karan Johar, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is directed by Shakun Batra and will release around Valentine's Day next year.

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Says Imran, ""Oh that's an easy banter..

. I love to tease Kareena.

"" Not that Kareena minds it because she is very good friends with both of them. Interestingly, the mama-bhanja are so busy with their respective films that they hardly get the time to meet each other these days.

And it looks like Kareena bridges the distance between the two. ""It's an absolute pleasure working with Aamir and young Imran.

Both are really very adorable as co stars,"" says Kareena (less)

(Read Luck and Kidnap) Imran is back to Dharma's staple with 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu' in which he will be seen with Kareena Kapoor. On casting Imran, Karan Johar said, 'Imran is in-house, loyal, productive and energetic.

Its great to have him back, he is a promising actor." Karan has maintained his take on Imran from day one.

Imran reciprocated by stating, "It's wonderful to be back. I am pampered every time I work with Dharma, in fact I am taken for granted when I work with family but these guys are really great.

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There are now about a 100 pictures Imran personally took of Kareena. "I find Kareena one of the most beautiful actresses that we have.

When I was looking at her through viewfinder, I realised that camera loves her. People who have seen these pictures keep saying that I am a good photographer, but actually it is her beauty and versatility of her face which is doing the trick," said Imran.

Directed by first-timer Shakun Batra , the film's first trailer was released with "The Dirty Picture" and it is expected to come out around Valentine's Day. The exhibition of Imran's pics of Kareena is now being planned (less)

& Mrs. Khanna, not all was well between the two, and they have never worked together post that.

Also, Salman and Hrithik got into a trivial battle of words when Salman opined on Hrithik-starrer Guzaarish. Though Hrithik claims there is no problem between Salman and himself, it's heard that Salman didn't allow the promotion of Hrithik-Priyanka starrer Agneepath on Bigg Boss.

He instead accomodated Kareena Kapoor and Imraan Khan to promote their soon-to-be-released Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu. After all Sallu loves Imran and Kareena as much as he isn't fond of Priyanka (less)

The modest-budget romantic comedy not only received good reviews, but earned Rs.12.

5 crore in the first two days and wooed overseas box offices as well. The film released Friday and the opening day collection was Rs.

5.5 crore.

On the second day, the film, which boasts of the fresh pair of Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor, garnered Rs.7 crore.

"There is a 40 percent jump in the collections from Friday to Saturday and then again from Saturday to Sunday. The word of mouth and reviews are strong and helped the film," said a source.

Even lead actor Imran is happy and said: "I am overwhelmed at the response EMAET is generating." Praising the film a critic wrote that the picture though, smartly written and filmed by debutant Shakun Batra, is mellow yet dramatic, softer and subtler, while other scribe described Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu as a movie that comprises a series of elegantly-written, confident but never in-your-face scenes.

In the international market, which includes Britain, North America, Gulf and Australia, EKAET did and impressive job by earning Rs3.65 core ($730,000) The films' box office collection is a bonus for it's the producer as it recovered Rs.

21 crore, which he had invested in it, even before its release. The production budget of the film was Rs.

21 crore and the maker spent another Rs.8 crore on print, advertising and publicity.

Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu recovered Rs.15 crore by selling satellite rights and Rs.

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There are 100 pictures that Imran has clicked of his co-star. "At first Bebo was embarrassed by her costar's constant clicking, then she was intrigued, finally she was utterly fascinated," said a source.

Apparently, the pictures are of a very high quality. Imran confessed to Mumbai Mirror, "I find Kareena extremely beautiful.

When I was looking at her through the viewfinder, I realised that the camera loves her." Friends and wellwishers are reportedly encouraging Imran to exhibit these photographs.

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About the differences between the leading ladies, Imran says, "Katrina is a workaholic. She's always obsessed with her work.

On sets, she strives to be a perfectionist and will keep going at a thing unless she achieves it and is satisfied with the result." Kareena is quite the opposite he says.

"Bebo is the most chilled out person on set. She doesn't believe much in rehearsing and is totally instinctive.

Kareena just switches into whatever character she's playing once the camera is on. Her ability to give an amazing shot in just one take always amazes me.

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It was decided, the word would be muted in the promo eventually. Karan Johar reacted to censor's objection by saying, "Censor and I don't have a sex life so we are on the same page!" The film is a romantic comedy, catering to the urban audiences and thus the sensibility (less)

He is the maestro of the industry and Imran is just starting out. Working with Imran is a lot of fun.

I think he is a marvellous actor and I hope we get to work together in the future too," the 31-year-old actress said. Kareena, who is ready with her next two films "Ek Main Aur EK Tu" and " Agent Vinod " is, however, missing from the promotions of the latter movie.

She said her priority was "Ek Main Aur Ek Tu" at the moment. "Right now 'Ek Main Aur Ek Tu' is in the priority.

'Agent Vinod' is like an action thriller and you know..

. let Saif do the talking and I think he has been out for the media for a while.

You enjoy him for a while and may be I will step in before the film releases," she said (less)

Your thoughts on Valentine's Day? Kareena: I don't believe in the idea of celebrating only one day as Valentine's Day. I believe in the power of love and feel it should be celebrated everyday.

I am in love everyday and not only on one particular day. Imran: It doesn't mean anything to me.

I'd rather take time off for my wife, Avantika, give her emotional support and work on our relationship than send her a bouquet of roses. Do you remember your first date? Kareena: Believe me, I have never been on a date! I have been in relationships, of course, but no guy has ever told me, 'Chalo Bandstand jaakar nariyal paani peete hain' .

Imran: My first date was in Bangalore when I was 15. I went to a boarding school there and the girl and I went to watch "Lethal Weapon" and then to a newly-opened pizza restaurant.

Your ideal date? Kareena: Somewhere around snow-peaked mountains..

. a very Yash Chopra kind of atmosphere and romance, and me in a beautiful sari! I love snow, fondue and Switzerland , so that would be ideal.

Imran: Probably having nariyal paani at Bandstand! On our first V-Day, Avantika and I probably must've gone out for dinner. Most romantic film? Kareena: "Bridges of Madison County".

I love mushy films! Imran: Can't think of any..

. mush is irrelevant for me.

Most romantic couple offscreen? Kareena: I like Imran and Avantika. They are very cute, relaxed and don't bother about the rest.

Imran: I don't remember ever saying, 'Wow, what a great couple!' for anyone. How do you like being proposed to? Kareena: The guy proposing to me should take me for a nice fondue dinner.

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I like candles, wine, champagne and strawberries and the typical mushy affair..

. I love shaadi, mandap, baaraat.

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Imran: I had filled the room with candles when I proposed to Avantika. Any dating tips for youngsters? Kareena: I think youngsters today should be giving us tips instead! Before I know it, my niece will be going on a date! Imran: I have nothing to contribute.

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To be precise, Bebo compliments Imran's derriere and rates it with a generous 8/10 while Imran rates Kareena 4/10! Of course, one also thought it would be interesting to know what Imran thought of the backsides of the other beautiful women in B-Town. The actor was reluctant to do the exercise.

However, on being coerced, he agreed. He also said, "I would have given Bebo a 8.

5/10 for her curvaceous backside." What stopped him, though, was her beau Saif's bulky biceps.

"I don't want to be too enthusiastic, Saif looks beefed up these days." He gave Deepika Padukone a whopping 9/10 and said, "Best behind in the business!" Imran finds Priyanka Chopra a natural beauty, and Kat not as curvy as she used to be, scored 8/10 and 7/10 respectively.

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"I had a blast at NYU. Everyone was so enthusiastic, they put on a very polished, confident show, and the surprise flash mob at the end was perfectly executed.

My best wishes to all the students involved," Imran said in a statement. The students had been practising for the performance for over two weeks, ahead of Imran's visit to New York as part of the promotional tour.

"As the president of NYU Dillagi, a Bollywood dance team, I knew we had to have simpler steps that the general public would be able to do and we sent videos out to the public. I thought that the flash mob came out even better than expected since people kept joining the mob throughout the sequence and it definitely surprised those that did not know of it ahead of time," Mohit Chhatpar, coordinator of the flash mob, said.

"It was really fun to be doing a flash mob and having Imran among us was all the more fun. He was very sporting and interacted with the students.

We are excited about this movie as well and are glad he could come and be among us to talk about his movie," he added. The Dharma Productions' film, also starring Kareena Kapoor, is set to hit theatres Feb 10.

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"Most journalists have an exam sheet which comprises - what is your favourite colour, your favourite holiday destination, what you like to do in your free time. This is not an interview, this is a questionnaire.

I feel to make a good interview, be it print, radio or TV, it has to be a conversation. Fifty percent of the job is yours, half the job is mine.

That is how you make a good interview," the 29-year-old said here at an event. The actor revealed if ever given an opportunity, he would love to interview actor Salman Khan who, according to him, rarely opens up.

Imran's Ek Main aur Ekk Tu releases Feb 10 and stars Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani, Ram Kapoor and Ratna Pathak Shah. Meanwhile, Imran's next with Vishal Bhardwaj, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, is set to go on floors Feb 14.

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"She is like a light bulb. The second the director says 'action', this light comes up and you can't take your eyes off her.

She is magic," Imran said on the sidelines of an event here. Imran's crackling chemistry with Kareena in the promos of "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu" is there for all to see.

In fact, he was so much in awe of the 31-year-old stunner that he ended up taking almost 100 pictures of Kareena during the film shoot. Producer Karan Johar has suggested he exhibit the pictures soon.

Even when Imran was asked to choose the most stylish actress of B-Town, he was quick to respond, and said: "I think my vote goes to Kareena." Produced by Karan Johar, "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu" is directed by Shakun Batra and will release around Valentine's Day next year (less)

In fact during the shoot of their film Ek mein Aur Ekk Tu it was Imran Khan who would coach her on everything related to computers! (less)

"One of the main reasons for films not to be shot in Las Vegas is that the character of the place is very defined and we need to show it as Las Vegas. It can't be shown as any other city.

Since most films are not set there, it gets difficult. In case of "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu" our film is set in Las Vegas and Mumbai," Batra told IANS.

"To shoot 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu' was a bit difficult as we were shooting in the middle of Christmas and New Year to catch the festivities of the place. Otherwise, it is like shooting in any other foreign location," added the director who spent 30 days there to shoot the film.

The Alps in Switzerland , beaches in New Zealand and Australia or the hustle bustle of cities like London , New York , Los Angeles , Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur , have become a staple in Bollywood films as it jazzes up the look and feel of the movie, but filmmakers have stayed away from Las Vegas so far. In last 14 years a few films were shot in the entertainment capital of the world -- "Pardes" (1997), "Jeans" 1998 and 2010 releases "Kites" and "Anjaana Anjaani".

Though filmmakers stay away from shooting movies in the Las Vegas for obvious reasons, but tourists are thronging the place. Located in the Nevada state in the US, the place, also known as "sin city" for its relaxed laws on gaming and prostitution, reportedly receives about 40 million visitors every year.

Now Imran wants to backpack and holiday in Las Vegas with friends. "Every year Imran Khan and his buddies take off to back packing trip for a week or so.

This year he is very keen all his friends and he should visit Las Vegas," said a source close to the actor. "Imran fell in love with Las Vegas while shooting there for 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu' last year.

Kareena Kapoor and he had a blast while shooting. The place is anyways very peppy and full of life, however, Christmas and New Year it turns special.

Imran Khan tried to learn gambling, watched plays and magic shows to enjoy the festivity the unit had a blast," the source added. The travel package for Las Vegas costs between Rs.

1,50,000 to Rs.200,000 and one gets to see other cities too.

"These locations where films are shot are very expensive. Young people and young families are more inclined towards such trips.

They call for queries and ask us to include the specific locations in their package, but after working out the complete package it turns out a little expensive -- so at times they drop it down considering their budget," said Nupur Goswami, sr. consultant of outbound tour at Prime Travels.

"A trip to Las Vegas alone does not really happen often because it is included in package with other places. But if somebody wants to, then the package would roughly be around Rs.

1,50,000," she added. Neeraj Dev, head of Outbound Vertical at Yatra Online Pvt Ltd, said: "People don't visit Las Vegas alone, the package includes New York, Washington and Las Vegas.

They spend about two-three nights in Vegas. It is a 15 days package, which comes around to Rs.

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The film will hit the screens on March 23. "There are no plans for marriage as of yet.

We are just concentrating on the release of the film and our career right now," Kareena said. She also said they are not planning to get formally engaged Feb 10.

"It's completely false, there are no such plans." Bebo was in the capital to promote her forthcoming film Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu , which is releasing Friday, along with her co-star Imran Khan and director Shakun Batra.

But Imran, known for his witty replies, joked, "(Kareena and Saif will get married) one week after the release of Agent Vinod and that's April 1st, the April Fool's Day." He looked at Kareena and added: "You could have taken my answer, it would definitely have made headlines.

" (With IANS inputs) The actress was in the capital to promote her forthcoming film Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu , which is releasing Friday, along with her co-star Imran Khan and director Shakun Batra. Ever since Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza have tied the knot, Kareena has been stormed with questions about her marriage plans.

When asked, she Dodged the question saying, "There are no plans as of now. We are only looking forward to the release of 'Agent Vinod'.

It will release in March." But Imran, known for his witty replies, joked, "(Kareena and Saif will get married) one week after the release of Agent Vinod and that's April 1st, the April Fool's Day.

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And as far as Imran Khan is concerned, Aamir's 'perfectionist' attitude seems to have rubbed off on the young actor as well. Recently, Khan Jr was in town for the promotion of his upcoming flick, "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu" co-staring Kareena Kapoor.

And as usual, chaos reigned in Hyderabad. While most of us are used to the disruptions and lack of proper organization at most city events, it was difficult for the actor to keep up with the confusion.

It all began with the press conference starting two hours behind schedule. While chaos reigned supreme at the venue over Imran's no show, once there, he put on his perfectionist hat to make sure everything was running smoothly.

From reprimanding the photographers for being unruly, to organizing a better way to do the photo-op, Imran was at his best. "Please don't fall on one another.

Aap please thoda peeche chale jaaye, unko bhi photo lena hai," the actor tried his best to accommodate the requests of photographers. "Now I'm officially blind," he joked when finally the shutterbugs had stopped clicking.

Meanwhile, a fan managed to come up near the actor during the Q&A session with the media. "Why are you wearing a beard?" she asked.

"It's for my next film," replied Imran thinking the lady was part of the media contingent present. "Could you please pose for a picture for my son? We are your fans," said the lady next.

"Ma'am, you're not from the media, I guess. I think it's really disrespectful when you do this while the media is here for a Q&A session with me," said a pretty miffed Imran, while the organizers had no control over who was getting into the venue.

Earlier, Iman was scheduled to unveil a calendar at the venue. But it did not happen as the production house claimed there was no such contract with them.

The organizers then got ace shuttler Jwala Gutta , who was present at the venue, to unveil it (less)

"This is something new that Shakun is attempting here. He is a big fan of Woody Allen and brings with him a different grammar of filmmaking.

"As a result of that, you would see a lot more conversation happening here. You would notice that in many a Hollywood romcom, there are these walk-talk sequences where it is just you and the camera in motion.

You would see something similar in Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu ," Johar said. The 39-year-old, who is known for his romantic films Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, My Name Is Khan and Wake Up Sid , also said that such films are far more difficult to do than conventional cinema.

"It is far tougher to find connectivity with an audience since there are no buffers like dramatic pauses, background score, props to enhance a scene. It is just the actors doing their talk and the trick is to hold a viewer's attention right through their conversation," he said.

Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is also making headlines for its unusual pairing but Johar says that it was a conscious call to get Kareena and Imran together for the first time on the big screen. "We wanted people who are actually poles apart.

Shakun is very close to Imran in real life as well and as friends, they wanted the characters to shape up in a particular way." "For our production house though it is not very unusual.

Weren't Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen sharma paired in Wake Up Sid ? Once in a while it is interesting to see unconventional pairing on screen," Johar added. Talking about Imran and Kareena's character in the film Johar said, "They could get their real life personality onto the film.

Imran is meant to be this very perfectionist young man. So while he is a very stuffy kind of a character, he is also very focused and doesn't let himself go.

On the other hand Kareena plays this woman is who like a modern version of Geet from Jab We Met ." The film, about two different people who marry each other after a drunken night in Las Vegas, is set to hit the theatres on Feburary 10.

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Imran Khan and Shruti Haasan may not have done any film together post disastrous 'Luck' but their families are as thick as ever. Imran's wife Avantika held a private trial show of Ekk Main Aur Ek Tu for close friends.

Avantika invited Sarika and her daughters too. Shruti was not in Mumbai and couldn't attend it.

But her mother Sarika and younger sister and Akshara made up for her absence. Interestingly Imran wasn't present for the show either as he was out shooting for Vishal Bhardwaj's film.

But wife Avantika and mother Nuzhat took good care of Sarika and Akshara. Lets hope Shruti and Imran will team up again and try their luck again! (less)