Kareena and SRK are superheroes

Kareena and SRK were paired with each other in Santosh Sivan’s Asoka in 2001. They will now be reunited as an onscreen pair in Anubhav Sinha’s Ra One, Shah Rukh’s home production.

A source tells us, “Ra One is a science-fiction film set in the future in which Shah Rukh plays a superhero. So he will be seen wearing a cape, his underwear over his pants, flying over skyscrapers and saving the day. Technically, Ra One will be India’s third superhero film, Krishh and Drona being the first two. Ra One is a big budget film with never-before seen special effects.”

About Kareena’s role in the movie, our source said, “An actor and star of Kareena’s stature and caliber will not be happy playing just a glam doll so she has signed because she has been given a substantial role in the film. She is super fit and lean too and can mould herself according to any role. The stunning star will also get to kick some butt after Tashan. Being signed on for Ra One is a big deal for Kareena because it will be one of the most anticipated releases of 2010. She already has KJo’s Stepmom remake. Moreover, working in Ra One will increase her chances of playing the lead in Farah Khan’s Happy New Year. Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone are the other actors who are eyeing the film.”

Ra One is directed by Anubhav Sinha of Dus, Tum Bin and Cash fame. The director has an eye for action and his songs (Dus Bahane, Cash, and Naughty Naughty) are chartbusters. Filming will begin in US in December, followed by a schedule in Mumbai.

Rains stop Khan

The downpour in the city yesterday forced Karan Johar to cancel the day's shoot of My Name Is Khan. The director has put up an elaborate set at Film City for the last schedule of the film.

KJO on a social networking site says, "Shooting held up because of sudden rain and thunder. Waiting for it to stop!"

Exclusive Video: SRK's Tribute to MJ - The Making

SRK's Tribute to MJ - The Making

SRK gets Vishal-Shekhar, Hrithik, Shahid, Priyanka, Katrina for MJ tribute

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Some of the biggest names from the film industry would be seen paying tribute to Michael Jackson on his 51st birthday. Come 29th of August and Shah Rukh Khan, Vishal and Shekhar, Shahid Kapoor, Shankar Mahadevan, Prabhu Deva, Priyanka Chopra and Yuvraj Singh amongst others would be featuring in a music video titled 'Make it Large- A tribute to Michael Jackson'.

It was Shah Rukh Khan's idea to get a tribute rolling for the music legend who passed away on 25th June this year.

Says Vishal Dadlani of Vishal-Shekhar duo, "The entire world was upset about his demise and so were Shekhar (Ravjiani) and I. We happened to meet Shah Rukh and he also expressed his thought about doing something that would be befitting the stature of the man who entertained us for decades. This is how the idea around the music video was born."

Vishal and Shekhar soon set a task for themselves and began working on the song. It was decided that the music video would be launched on 29th August to coincide with Michael Jackson's birthday. While Vishal also wrote the lyrics for the song, some of the best singers in the industry - Shankar Mahadevan, Shaan, KK and Shreya Ghoshal - were roped in come behind the mike.

"For the moment, the idea is to launch the music video across all music channels just for one day. It is available on Red Chillies Entertainment website though", informs Vishal who is currently holidaying in London.

Directed by Samar Khan, a close associate of Shah Rukh and director of films like Shaurya and Kuch Meetha Ho Jaaye,'Make it Large- A tribute to Michael Jackson' is also special since it features Prabhudeva who is yet again seen at his dancing best.

Also, the video features testimonials on Michael Jackson from Shah Rukh Khan himself along with Shahid Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma and Yuvraj Singh.

To extend the tribute, Vishal and Shekhar would also be allowing free download of the song at their website beginning 29th August.

"The video wasn't created for making money. It's a tribute and I am sure there are millions out there who would want to grab a copy of the song for themselves. We are more than glad to share our sentiments with the rest of the world", concludes Vishal.

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Top Bollywood stars in Michael Jackson tribute video

It’s been initiated by Shah Rukh’s production house

Shah Rukh Khan and several other Bollywood stars are set to pay a tribute to King of Pop Michael Jackson through a music video.

The initiative to make a music video has been taken by Shah Rukh Khan, who is a big fan of Jackson. Apparently, SRK had even cried when he had heard the news of MJ’s death.

The creative heads of Red Chillies Entertainment recently approached SRK with the idea of the music video and he loved it and decided to go ahed with it.

Many Bollywood stars other than SRK will feature in the video which will be aired on August 29, which is MJ’s birthday.

Composer Vishal has written the song and the music has been composed by him and his partner Shekhar. They will also perform in the video along with singers Kay Kay, Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal.

Top Bollywood stars such as Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapur, Hurman Baweja, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Kangana Ranaut will also convey their messages through this music video, which will also feature Prabhu Deva and Yuvraj Singh, among others.

The video, directed by Samar Khan, is currently being shot.

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Bipasha to host show based on US supermodel's Next Top Model

Shah Rukh's Red Chillies Entertainment is producing an American-based reality show in India. The production house has signed Bipasha Basu on, as the host of the show.

It is learnt that the show will go on floors by next month. It has the same concept as America's Next Top Model. A source reveals, "The show will have a number of women compete for the title of the Best Model to get a chance to start their career in the modelling industry. There will be minor changes in the pattern of the show as it is catering to the Indian audience and the show will be called the Female Model Hunt."

The source continues, "The show in America has gained a lot of popularity and has one of the highest TRPs. The American show host in former supermodel Tyra Banks. In India, one will see model-turned-actress Bipasha Basu as the show host.

The show format will have around nine to thirteen episodes and will start with 10-14 contestants. In each episode, one contestant will be eliminated. There will also be a panel of judges which are still under the working process. But the judges to be chosen will be from the modeling industry.

Red Chillies earlier produced The First Ladies with Abu-Sandeep and Knights and Angels. It also produced a drama based serial called Ghar Ki Baat Hai.

When contacted Samar Khan of Red Chillies he refused to comment.

Bipasha Basu remained unavailable for the comment.
Bipasha's agency Carving Dreams refused to comment.

Fox STAR Studios to distribute Shah Rukh's 'My Name Is Khan'

Actor-producer Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Karan Johar have inked one of Bollywood's biggest deals with a Hollywood studio. Fox STAR Studios will finance and distribute their forthcoming film "My Name Is Khan", reportedly spending Rs.100 crore (Rs.1 billion / $20 million) in the process.

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Shahrukh Khan to go the 007 way for next film

Shah Rukh Khan is going the James Bond way for his next project, RA-1, directed by Anubhav Sinha.

A source reveals, "RA-1 is a superhero flick with special effects, gizmos and gadgets just like in 007's films."

The source adds, "SRK will be going a strict diet and wants to get into a killer shape before he begins shooting for RA-1." The film is slated to go on the floors in September. The project was pushed back due to the surgery SRK had to go through for his shoulder in February.