Soon the duo recomposed 'Kombdi palali' in Hindi and Katrina took 'chikni chameli' to another level. Post Madhuri Dixit , Lavni almost disappeared only to make a comeback through Karan Malhotra's Agneepath.

Vidya Balan is the next to attempt a lavni, her first item number in Ferrari Ki Sawaari. The crew members of Ferrari Ki Sawaari say that the aim of the song is not to be 'sexy' and draw the attention of the crowd.

Instead they have gone for a more 'aesthetic' look. Vidya will be performing a Lavani number - a cocktail of matkas and jhatkas.

The makers of the song are insistent that this Item Number will be different from the item number from Agneepath , with the oomph factor being downplayed by the aesthetics of Vidya's dance. Rani Mukherjee will be dancing on Vaibhavi Merchant's tunes as she too does a lavni in Aiyya , her forthcoming Hindi film (less)

Speaking on this, Jackie said, "That Aamir has so much faith in my boy is in itself a great endorsement for him." This year apparently will be spent in Tiger learning a rare form of martial arts.

Aamir apparently feels that he needs to move beyond the usual training that all newcomers go through. A source said, "Aamir has told Jackie and Tiger that the doors of his production house are open to Tiger any time he's ready.

Aamir is ready to lend his name and clout to whatever the boy decides to do. If Tiger chooses to be launched by another producer, Aamir is even ready to help with the marketing.

" Incidentally, Subhash Ghai has dropped his plans of remaking Hero with Tiger. In fact, it was Tiger who begged to be let off the film, while arguing that he would rather not be compared with his father.

Tiger said, "I wouldn't want to be in a remake of that movie. The last thing I want is to be compared with my father first thing in my career.

There's no way I can match up to him. I think that movie is better left alone.

" Shroff Jr says that he has been a fan of martial arts from childhood. "I remember being mesmerised the first time I saw a Bruce Lee movie.

I was around four years old." Tiger added that Aamir is a huge inspiration for him.

He pointed out, "I admire him for his simplicity of his character." However he also added that his father, Jackie is his biggest idol.

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With names like Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra in the past and most recently even Vidya Balan doing the rounds to play the lead roles, Benegal has not given up hope to make his dream project. The veteran filmmaker said, "Yes, I am keen to revive Chamki Chameli but till everything is in place, I do not want to make any announcement.

I am looking at the possibilities and only when the time is right can I say anything. It is too early for me to divulge any information now.

" Chamki Chameli is inspired by Georges Bizet's opera Carmen but has an Indian setting. The story revolves around Chamki, a gypsy girl who is responsible for the downfall of many men.

In the past, Benegal at that time had already spoken to A R Rahman to score the music and the maestro had agreed. When the project was to get going initially there was buzz that Urmila Matondkar would feature in it.

Later in 2006, Sanjay Gupta was to produce the film for Benegal. At that time there was buzz that Kareena was to be cast as Chamki.

What also added to the buzz was that her sister Karisma Kapoor had featured in Benegal's Zubeidaa . But later Gupta opted out.

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More celebrities should be pumping up green progress. I'll be back, and we should get together," Schwarzenegger wrote on his Twitter page Friday morning.

The 64-year-old, former governor of California, was here to attend the 12th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit. He was also due to present Abhishek with the Green Globe for Outstanding Efforts by a Celebrity award, but he did not turn up.

However, Abhishek says he was not aware that Schwarzenegger was supposed to present him the award. "I had no idea, I was just told that I would get the Green Globe award.

I was never told that I would get the award from him," Abhishek told IANS. According to a source, "Wizcraft people had met Arnold and everything was sorted, but don't know why he didn't turn up at the last moment.

" Abhishek said he is willing to work with Schwarzenegger for a greener future. "If he (Schwarzenegger) thinks me worthy of helping him out for a greener tomorrow I would be more than happy to do it," Abhishek said.

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"Emraan is a fab actor n accomodating costar!Every action hs an effective reaction!Very happy with our work!(sic)," Bipasha tweeted. The film is being directed by Vikram Bhatt.

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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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The film, a thriller, begins with London-based, six-month pregnant Vidya Bagchi's arrival in Kolkata amidst the Durga Puja festivities. With nothing to rely on except fragments of her husband's memories, all clues seem to reach a dead end.

"Advaita is writing the story. She is going to write it a bit differently it won't be like the film.

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as people would have seen the film ..

.the screenplay and would get bored.

She has a plan to write a novel in a different way..

.so that will be another interesting thing to wait and watch.

She has a different take..

.her thought process is totally different to the film, which will be good," Ghosh said in an interview.

Ask the director if he is fine with this idea of novel, and he says, "Ya..

its ok. As all she (Advaita) has in her mind is to write it.

I am sure she will not do anything that will harm the film." The film will hit cinema houses on March 9, while the novel should release by the end of this year.

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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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The film industry was in a state of shock over the untimely demise of this prolific filmmaker. Incidentally Kanwar's elder brother K Pappu also died of the same ailment five years ago and at the age of 53.

Kanwar's body will be flown to India today. Kanwar is survived by his wife Anita and two sons Karan (20) and Abhay Kanwar (16).

The cremation will be held at Oshiwara on Sunday afternoon at 12. Raj Kanwar (earlier assistant to Rajkumar Santoshi) arrived in Bollywood with a big bang with his directorial debut Deewana which launched one of the country's biggest superstars in the form of Shah Rukh Khan .

The film went on to smash all box-office records and then Kanwar went on to create some of the biggest hits in the form of Laadla, Jeet, Daag-The Fire, Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega and Andaaz. He successfully launched the career of several Bollywood stars - Priyanka Chopra , Lara Dutta , Arya Babbar, Amrita Rao , apart from SRK.

Known for his shy nature and extremely low-profile life style, Kanwar was a man of few words whose only passion was cinema. In the last couple of years Kanwar launched Shatrughan Sinha's son Luv in Saadiyaan, which was a flop and was planning his next film.

Movies directed Sadiyaan (2010) | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) | Andaaz (2003) | Ab Ke Baras (2002) | Farz (2001) | Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) | Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega..

. (2000) | Badal (2000) | Daag: The Fire (1999) | Itihaas (1997) | Jeet (1996) | Jaan (1996) | Kartavya (1995) | Laadla (1994) | Deewana (1992) Bollywood grieves Shah Rukh Khan Launched by Kanwar in Deewana My friend Raj Kanwarji passed away.

The impermanence of life, makes one feel so helpless. May his soul rest in peace.

Aisi Deewangi..

.miss u sir Akshay Kumar Worked with Raj Kanwar in Andaaz and Humko Deewane Kar Gaye Deeply saddened to know, Raj Kanwar, one of our finest directors passed away.

He'd directed two of my personal favourite films of my career, Andaaz and Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye. My thoughts and prayers with his family.

RIP. Lara Dutta Launched by Raj Kanwar in Andaaz R.

I.P.

Raj ji. Friend,director and guide.

Bid goodbye with a very heavy heart! :-(. We lost a kind, gentle, positive man Abhishek Bachchan Worked with him in Dhai Akshar Prem Ke Terribly saddened by the passing of Raj Kanwar.

Was the first person to sign me after Refugee. He made Aishwarya and my first film together.

Dhai Akshar Prem Ke. Was a lovely man, always happy, smiling and joking.

Have wonderful memories of him. Now no more.

Priyanka Chopra Launched by him in Andaaz Saddens me so much,my 1st director Raj Kanwar passed away..

RIP Rajji..

U believed in me when even I didn't. Andaaz taught me everything I know Suneel Darshan Produced Andaaz, which Raj Kanwar directed I have very fine memories of Raj.

Our relationship spanned over 25 years.He worked with me as an assiatant director in the late 1980s.

He directed Andaaz for me in 2003. He was a very brilliant filmmaker but not very media savvy.

He had an illustrious career. His death is too shocking.

He was just in his 50s. He met me before he left for Singapore.

That was my last meeting with him. Amrita Rao Launched by Raj Kanwar in Ab Ke Baras How can I forget the first filmmaker who I debuted with? He was a tough taskmaster and a perfectionist.

He demanded high voltage performances from his actors and made sure that they delivered in their first take. Rumi Jaffery Wrote Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega for Kanwar I tried calling him a few days back to show him my film.

He used to ask me about it. I couldn't connect to him at the time.

I landed back from Dubai and received a message about his death. He was a very good friend.

Luv Sinha launched by Raj Kanwar in Saadiyaan He was a very lively person, always full of life even when he was unwell. It was entertaining to be around him.

As a director, he would try explaining things differently and it was a learning experience. I still can't get over the shock.

He was very quick in his work and he had a good music sense (less)

Karibasavaiah, who also did many comic roles, met with an accident during the wee hours of January 31 while he was returning home in his car, hospital sources said. He was later admitted at the hospital and was declared dead around 2.

45 pm today after battling for his life, they said. Karibasavaiah acted in more than 120 films.

Some of his memorable films are Kotreshi Kanasu , Janumada Jodi, Yaarige Salute Sambhala, Police Story 2 and Ullasa Utsaha . He had also starred in two yet-to-be-released movies, Sangoli Rayanna and Chitramandira .

Karibasavaiah had made his debut in Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar's "Undu Hodha Kondu Hodha". Tweet (less)