This is Hrithik’s affectionate nickname for Karan. However, after this revelation, everyone who called or texted the director, addressed him as Pappu.

Karan has been getting calls since morning and is irritated with Hrithik talking about his pet name in public. Hrithik has been calling him Pappu for ages as Karan was fat and round.

However the nickname was a well kept secret till Thursday night. Obviously Karan is far from amused.

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Abbas was in no mood to use Pappu Can't Dance Sala as a title for any of his future films. He gladly handed the words of his lyrics to writer-actor-director Saurabh Shukla.

Says Abbas, ?Saurabh is most welcome to it. Pappu Can?t Dance Saala could never have been the title of any of my films.

I gladly gave away the phrase. Pappu can?t dance saala or Chiggy wiggy (for Blue) are catch-phrases I wrote off-the-cuff to appeal to youngsters.

There?s no away I?ll re-title my new film Pappu Can?t Dance Sala. That phrase is done with.

I?ll never use it again.? Last heard, Abbas was being pressurized by potential distributors to change the title.

?I just might have to change it, ? relents Abbas. ?I could go for an old Hindi film-song title like I did in Jaane Tu?Ya Jaane Na.

? Commenting on A R Rahman?s music Abbas says, ?Rahman created a totally different musical style for Jaane Tu?Ya Jaane Na and now for 1-800-Love. I loved writing Pappu can?t dance saala and Jiggy wiggy for Rahman.

They both appealed to the young, Pappu to the 18-year old, Jiggy to the 4-5-year old.? Abbas Tyrewala and his producer Madhu Mantena are at loggerheads over the strange-sounding title 1-800-Love of Abbas?s film.

The producer it seems, was against the odd title from the start and insisted that the term 1-800-Love had no relevance to Indian audiences. But Abbas insisted on the title.

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"Shah Rukh Khan is the best choice for 'Papa' in the campaign as the super successful actor also practices what he preaches. He is the perfect role model of a father who finds ways to spend time with his own children away from his active schedule and stardom," Srinandan Sundaram, Category Head - Oral Care, Hindustan Unilever Limited said.

Shah Rukh and his wife Gauri have two kids - son Aryan and daughter Suhana. Indo-Asian News Service After endorsing brands like Hyundai Santro, Linc pens, Navratna Oil and Tag Heuer, Shah Rukh Khan will now endorse Apart from Pepsodent toothpaste.

In the ad campaign titled 'Papa & Pappu (P&P)', Shah Rukh will be seen playing a doting father, while child artist Keval will play his son Pappu. "Shah Rukh Khan is the best choice for 'Papa' in the campaign as the super successful actor also practices what he preaches.

He is the perfect role model of a father who finds ways to spend time with his own children away from his active schedule and stardom," Srinandan Sundaram, Category Head - Oral Care, Hindustan Unilever Limited said. Shah Rukh and his wife Gauri have two kids - son Aryan and daughter Suhana.

Indo-Asian News Service After endorsing brands like Hyundai Santro, Linc pens, Navratna Oil and Tag Heuer, Shah Rukh Khan will now endorse Apart from Pepsodent toothpaste.In the ad campaign titled 'Papa & Pappu (P&P)', Shah Rukh will be seen playing a doting father, while child artist Keval will play his son Pappu.

"Shah Rukh Khan is the best choice for 'Papa' in the campaign as the super successful actor also practices what he preaches. He is the perfect role model of a father who finds ways to spend time with his own children away from his active schedule and stardom," Srinandan Sundaram, Category Head - Oral Care, Hindustan Unilever Limited said.

Shah Rukh and his wife Gauri have two kids - son Aryan and daughter Suhana. Indo-Asian News Service After endorsing brands like Hyundai Santro, Linc pens, Navratna Oil and Tag Heuer, Shah Rukh Khan will now endorse Apart from Pepsodent toothpaste.

In the ad campaign titled 'Papa & Pappu (P&P)', Shah Rukh will be seen playing a doting father, while child artist Keval will play his son Pappu. "Shah Rukh Khan is the best choice for 'Papa' in the campaign as the super successful actor also practices what he preaches.

He is the perfect role model of a father who finds ways to spend time with his own children away from his active schedule and stardom," Srinandan Sundaram, Category Head - Oral Care, Hindustan Unilever Limited said. Shah Rukh and his wife Gauri have two kids - son Aryan and daughter Suhana.

Indo-Asian News Service After endorsing brands like Hyundai Santro, Linc pens, Navratna Oil and Tag Heuer, Shah Rukh Khan will now endorse Apart from Pepsodent toothpaste.In the ad campaign titled 'Papa & Pappu (P&P)', Shah Rukh will be seen playing a doting father, while child artist Keval will play his son Pappu.

"Shah Rukh Khan is the best choice for 'Papa' in the campaign as the super successful actor also practices what he preaches. He is the perfect role model of a father who finds ways to spend time with his own children away from his active schedule and stardom," Srinandan Sundaram, Category Head - Oral Care, Hindustan Unilever Limited said.

Shah Rukh and his wife Gauri have two kids - son Aryan and daughter Suhana. Indo-Asian News Service (less)

The actor had met Yadav before starting work on the film to get all his acting nuances right. Pappu can teach, saala! A couple of days ago, Yadav’s wife, Ranjita Ranjan, sent a request to Sonu to arrange for a special screening in the slammer.

Commenting on the role and Yadav’s influence on his thespian abilities, Sonu says, “Yes, I have imitated Yadav’s look and body language in Dabangg. Now that he wants to watch the film in jail, I hope some arrangements are made.

I am going to talk to Arbaaz Khan (producer of Dabangg) about this. If yet nothing comes of it, then we shall have a special screening for his wife and friends.

However, I don’t know what the authorities will decide.” Sonu Sood got to know Pappu Yadav through Yadav’s brother-in-law.

What connections. The actor happened to visit Bihar in July this year and it is on this trip that Yadav offered to host him and tour him around Purnia, Bhabhua, Siwan and Gopalganj to give him a taste of life in the badlands.

Sonu gladly accepted the offer. Reminiscing those days, Sonu adds, “I don’t know too much about Bihari politics but meeting Yadav was certainly interesting.

He was quite excited about Dabangg. He also offered to show me around the state and meet his political colleagues.

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The actor had met Yadav before starting work on the film to get all his acting nuances right. Pappu can teach, saala! A couple of days ago, Yadav’s wife, Ranjita Ranjan, sent a request to Sonu to arrange for a special screening in the slammer.

Commenting on the role and Yadav’s influence on his thespian abilities, Sonu says, “Yes, I have imitated Yadav’s look and body language in Dabangg. Now that he wants to watch the film in jail, I hope some arrangements are made.

I am going to talk to Arbaaz Khan (producer of Dabangg) about this. If yet nothing comes of it, then we shall have a special screening for his wife and friends.

However, I don’t know what the authorities will decide.” Sonu Sood got to know Pappu Yadav through Yadav’s brother-in-law.

What connections. The actor happened to visit Bihar in July this year and it is on this trip that Yadav offered to host him and tour him around Purnia, Bhabhua, Siwan and Gopalganj to give him a taste of life in the badlands.

Sonu gladly accepted the offer. Reminiscing those days, Sonu adds, “I don’t know too much about Bihari politics but meeting Yadav was certainly interesting.

He was quite excited about Dabangg. He also offered to show me around the state and meet his political colleagues.

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. Ya Jaane Na" in the song "Teri meri ye zindagi".

"Everyone constantly keeps telling Genelia how popular the song had become and that she grooved so well in the song. So while shooting for this song, Genelia requested choreographer Bosco Caesar if they could include the step.

They were taken aback, but understood that it was a sentimental thing and let Fardeen Khan and her use the step," said a source close to the film. Talking about the song situation, director Rumi Jaffery said: "'Teri meri ye zindagi' is the romantic song picturised on Genelia D'souza and Fardeen Khan.

In the film they are newly married and are on their honeymoon." "Life Partner" also stars Govinda, Prachi Desai and Tusshar Kapoor, and is slated to release on August 14, 2009.

It is an Abbas-Mustan/Studio 18 production. Indo-Asian News Service For daily celebrity news updates sign up for our newsletter Genelia D'Souza surprised her choreographer on the sets of "Life Partner" when she requested him to include the signature step of the song "Pappu can't dance" from "Jaane Tu.

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Ya Jaane Na" in the song "Teri meri ye zindagi". "Everyone constantly keeps telling Genelia how popular the song had become and that she grooved so well in the song.

So while shooting for this song, Genelia requested choreographer Bosco Caesar if they could include the step. They were taken aback, but understood that it was a sentimental thing and let Fardeen Khan and her use the step," said a source close to the film.

Talking about the song situation, director Rumi Jaffery said: "'Teri meri ye zindagi' is the romantic song picturised on Genelia D'souza and Fardeen Khan. In the film they are newly married and are on their honeymoon.

" "Life Partner" also stars Govinda, Prachi Desai and Tusshar Kapoor, and is slated to release on August 14, 2009. It is an Abbas-Mustan/Studio 18 production.

Indo-Asian News Service For daily celebrity news updates sign up for our newsletter Genelia D'Souza surprised her choreographer on the sets of "Life Partner" when she requested him to include the signature step of the song "Pappu can't dance" from "Jaane Tu..

. Ya Jaane Na" in the song "Teri meri ye zindagi".

"Everyone constantly keeps telling Genelia how popular the song had become and that she grooved so well in the song. So while shooting for this song, Genelia requested choreographer Bosco Caesar if they could include the step.

They were taken aback, but understood that it was a sentimental thing and let Fardeen Khan and her use the step," said a source close to the film. Talking about the song situation, director Rumi Jaffery said: "'Teri meri ye zindagi' is the romantic song picturised on Genelia D'souza and Fardeen Khan.

In the film they are newly married and are on their honeymoon." "Life Partner" also stars Govinda, Prachi Desai and Tusshar Kapoor, and is slated to release on August 14, 2009.

It is an Abbas-Mustan/Studio 18 production.Indo-Asian News Service For daily celebrity news updates sign up for our newsletter Genelia D'Souza surprised her choreographer on the sets of "Life Partner" when she requested him to include the signature step of the song "Pappu can't dance" from "Jaane Tu.

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Ya Jaane Na" in the song "Teri meri ye zindagi". "Everyone constantly keeps telling Genelia how popular the song had become and that she grooved so well in the song.

So while shooting for this song, Genelia requested choreographer Bosco Caesar if they could include the step. They were taken aback, but understood that it was a sentimental thing and let Fardeen Khan and her use the step," said a source close to the film.

Talking about the song situation, director Rumi Jaffery said: "'Teri meri ye zindagi' is the romantic song picturised on Genelia D'souza and Fardeen Khan. In the film they are newly married and are on their honeymoon.

" "Life Partner" also stars Govinda, Prachi Desai and Tusshar Kapoor, and is slated to release on August 14, 2009. It is an Abbas-Mustan/Studio 18 production.

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But beyond that when it strays into entirely different terrain, the movie loses its audience. Vidyadhar (Vinay Pathak) works in a private company but lives (as an illegal tenant) in a government colony in Mumbai.

Mehek Malvade (Neha Dhupia) who works as a backup dancer in films shifts next doors. She is anything but the girl-next-door and her cheeky conduct initiates enmity with her neighbour.

When a vigilance raid renders her homeless, Mehek moves in Vidyadhar's apartment, much against his wish. As their initial hostility is replaced by a friendly bond, they come close.

But the ambitious Mehek is besotted by glamour world and will stop at nothing to make her starry dreams come true. Writer-director Saurabh Shukla starts the film on a promising note and though it never gets outrageously funny (like one expects it to be), it doesn't bore you either.

The pace is slow and the tempo keeps dropping every now and then. The Bambaiyya v/s Banarasi attitude of brawl between Vinay Pathak and Neha Dhupia defines their cross-connected chemistry here.

The tone of humour is inconsistent ranging from some hilarious moments to some plain passable ones. But beyond humour, the film focuses more on the heartwarming bond that it subtly develops between its odd pair.

But as Mehek's journey to reach the stars takes over, the film loses focus. Going on a completely different tangent, it highlights the turmoil of a struggling actress and how her family disapproves of filmdom.

Furthermore it distances her from love. Disillusioned in the city of dreams, Vidyadhar moves back to his hometown and the film attempts to give an insight on the urban-rural divide.

Until Naseeruddin Shah (reprising a role immortalized by Anupam Kher in Bollywood ) persuades his son to seek true love. And just when you presume that a seemingly lecherous producer (Rajat Kapoor) would make a pass at Mehek, he plays agony uncle guiding her to true love.

Finally when the end credits roll in a film-studio, showcasing the behind-the-scene existence of the movie industry, one wonders why the film needlessly treads into Zoya Akhtar's Luck By Chance zone. What was the central plot after all? The murky side of movie world? Despair in city of dreams? What point did the film attempt to make after wandering off into so many offshoots, when we were always under the impression that it was a minimal tale of mismatched romance? The performances are perfect.

Vinay Pathak doesn't fall prey of overdoing his underplaying act and is poised in his character. Neha Dhupia completely justifies her meaty role with an audacious act.

Rajat Kapoor is restrained as usual in his small bit. Naseeruddin Shah gets a cliched character.

Brijendra Kala and Sanjay Mishra lend decent support. The film ends with an off-track moral to the story - to accept a person without expecting them to change.

But it's difficult to accept this partially engaging film, unconditionally! On that note this pappu doesn't pass muster. Alas pappu fail ho gaya ! Verdict: Average (less)

So while shooting for this song, Genelia requested Bosco-Ceaser, the choreographers, to include the step. They were taken a back but understood that it was a sentimental thing and let Fardeen and her dance to the step.

" The connection between Genelia's two films doesn't end just here. It is surprising to notice oodles of uncanny resemblances between Jaane Tu.

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and Life Partner. They have 'discovered' that while Jaane Tu.

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was released on July 4 last year, the makers of Life Partner started their promos on July 4 this year. While Jaane Tu.

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was about friends and their relationship in college, Life Partner is also about friends and deals with a more matured subject of marriage. If that wasn't enough, then read this.

Both Jaane Tu..

. as well as Life Partner revolves around Genelia's love story.

When asked about the co-incidental similarities, a surprised Genelia exclaimed, "Oh my God! I was really surprised to notice the similarities. And I was telling the Life Partner team, that everyone will think that it was planned like this.

I am very excited and looking forward for the release of Life Partner, it is almost one year and I have had no release. So I'm looking forward to all the pre-release excitement and promotion.

" All in all, one simply hopes that Jaane Tu..

. rubs off its Box-Office magic on Life Partner too! Genelia, we are sure, would more than agree to this (less)