Jiah Khan signs a 3-film deal with Madhu Mantena & 2-film deal with UTV

Incensed by the outrageous ouster of Jiah Khan from Ken Ghosh's Yahoo, the Ghajini producer Madhu Mantena has immediately signed Jiah for a 3-film deal."I think I owe her that," says Madhu Mantena, "Especially after the way she has been treated." Jiah who has so far been very quiet about the unceremonious dismissal finally spoke up about being sacked after shooting 90 percent of the film. "What can I say? The producer and director know best. God has a unique way of weaving things out. I must admit I was very low after what happened. When Madhu's call came it was like a sign from heaven." The actress met up with the producer on Monday afternoon. One of the films that Jiah has apparently been signed for is the much talked-about sequel to Ghajini. Jiah has learnt the virtues of caution. "It's much too early to talk about what we're doing together. But the important thing is, Madhu came forward when he thought I was in a situation. UTV whose film Yahoo I lost (apparently because the role was changed, and I've no reason to disbelieve them), have also signed me for a 2-film deal." Why sign Jiah for 2 films after sacking her? Jiah shrugs, "I'm too small, too new and too much of an outsider to comment on why UTV did what they did. I did work for almost two years on Yahoo. I performed a very difficult dance number with Shahid. And I was very proud of matching steps with him. Like I said it's not mine to question why." Jiah has also signed Sajid Khan's House Full where she has two other leading ladies Deepika Padukone and Lara Dutt fighting for Akshay Kumar's attention. "But I've my own track. And I get to do comedy for the first time. I was very good at comedy in acting school." Then after a pause she says, "At last I've something to laugh about". The hurt of rejection and betrayal is barely concealed under the wry laughter.

SRK - Salman to clash?

If all goes well, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan will come face to face on July 3. The clash is purely professional, what with their respective films - SRK's DULHA MIL GAYA and Salman's WANTED - hitting the screens on that Friday.DULHA MIL GAYA producer Viveck Vaswani is eyeing 3rd July because "July 4 is Independence Day in America and Shah Rukh enjoys a massive following there. I would like to capitalize on the Independence Day weekend," Viveck tells me. Which means DULHA MIL GAYA will clash with Salman Khan's WANTED. "If Boney Kapoor says he's committed for 3rd July and requests me to shift my film to another week, I will do so. But so far there haven't been any talks," Viveck clarifies. DULHA MIL GAYA is far from complete. Reportedly, SRK's portions remain to be filmed. "The talkie is complete. Just one qawwali remains to be shot, which can be included at the last minute too," Viveck reveals. He also rubbishes rumours that SRK has delayed the film. "Shah Rukh had informed me at the very outset of his busy schedule and the possibility of the film getting delayed. The delay is not because of him, it's because of me. An important schedule went haywire when my father passed away. Later, Shah Rukh suffered an injury on my sets, hence things have been pushed forward." Meanwhile, DULHA MIL GAYA continues to remain in news. The latest is, Anil Ambani's Big Pictures has relinquished the rights of the project. True? "Yes, they have. The withdrawal was due to re-strategizing the company, given the current economic scenario. But I'll offer them the film once it's ready. If they want to pick up the rights then, it's okay. Else, the money invested by Big will be refunded at the time of release," he states.

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"Politics? No Thanks!" says Amitabh Bachchan

Strongly refuting the lately-perpetrated speculation on his return to politics Amitabh Bachchan says, "I'm not into politics at all of any kind. There's absolutely no question of my going into politics. I've repeatedly said I don't understand politics, nor do I have any wish to get into it in any capacity. Let me say once and for all I'm not going to get into it . I don't make any political statements. Nor am I on any political platform. I'm not qualified to understand or participate in any of our politics."
But then what about Amar Singh's statement to the effect that the Big B might be asked to stand elections? "Ask him why he said what he said. Why are you asking me?" reasons the Big B calmly.
The Big B admits that perhaps his close association with politicians who are his friends, often leads to the belief that he is going the political way. "I agree I've many friends who are heavily into politics and affiliated to many different parties. But I do not follow any of their political ideology. You are also my friend. Does it mean I might take to journalism? Or would it be right to presume that you'd become an actor just because you know me so well?"
While the speculation on Tuesday ran rife after a close family- friend Amar Singh alluded to the Big B's return to politics, the actor was busy shooting a music video for his forthcoming release Baabul. "The video is woven around my song Kehta hai babul. I think they'll use my song only in the credit titles and the end titles�or maybe a portion in the background."
About the controversy surrounding Abhishek receiving the Yash Bharti award in Lucknow , the Big B responds, "Achcha hai. There should be debate and questioning in any free society. We're a democratic country and everyone is entitled to an opinion."

Shilpa Shetty wont marry this October

This week there has being lots of speculation in tinsel town, for example Shilpa Shetty to marry her boy friend Raj Kundra in October but its not true as the marriage date is on the cards but not this October.
We spoke to Shilpa Shetty’s close source,
“It’s wrong news that she is getting married this October with Raj Kundra. She is busy with the IPL and latter on with her films and her production house. She had told the media that she is planning to get married after October and media just made this news about her marriage.”
To make it clear Shilpa Shetty clears her stand about her marriage,
“I got to know that I was getting married this October from the media. Just to clear the record in an interview that I did in London, I just said that I am looking forward to getting married sometime after October and haven’t thought of a month or a date.
I will be more than happy to make an official announcement the day we are ready for marriage but for now the congratulatory calls can be kept on hold.”

Asin denies having affair with Salman Khan

Bollywood actress Asin Thottumkal has denied having any sort of romantic inclination towards Salman Khan. The Ghajini star added that Salman Khan was her co-star in London Dreams and their relationship was very professional. On the news doing rounds that her bedroom is full of Salman’s posters Asin replied that nobody had access to her bedroom and these news reports are baseless.
Rumours started doing the rounds of the tinsel town about Salman’s linkup with Asin after the two were often seen mingling around on the sets of London Dreams. Salman Khan would be protective about the southern stars as she was new to Bollywood. Well Asin is the surely the most talked about girl in Bollywood and the most eligible bachelor definitely has reasons to be attracted towards her. After all Salman is 43 and his girl Katrina Kaif seems in no mood to tie the knot with him.

Shahid? Shhhh… says Priyanka!

While Bollywood Actress Priyanka Chopra was shooting for Dostana in Miami, she wasn’t even thinking of Shahid Kapoor, the alleged new man in her life.
But then Vishal Bahradwaj, who was casting for Kaminey wanted PC to play the part of Sweety so badly, that he flew down all the way to Miami just to give her a narration. Of course, Piggy Chops was blown away by the script, and once she started shooting for the film, she was blown away by her co-star, too. Shahid swept her off her feet, just like that. We guess the steamy scenes did it for them. But unlike other actresses, Piggy isn’t telling, and refuses to wear her boyfriend on her arm. “I’m just not like that,” she maintains. So while her lips were sealed when asked about her man, Hurman then, she remains shhhh… about Shahid now. Who has the key to this ‘lip-lock’?

SRK's Korbo, Lorbo... is passe

Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo Re – these were the lyrics of the Kolkata Knight Riders anthem last year.But that was when the IPL was held in India. Now, since the tournament has shifted to South Africa, SRK’s team has also changed its anthem, so that supporters there can easily chant it when the team takes to the field. “The tournament has moved to SA. Keeping that in view, the anthem Korbo, Lorbo... has been changed. The beats are different and the lyrics too will have a more international feel to it,” said a source close to the team.Looks like Shah Rukh Khan is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring the success of his team this time round. That might be the reason why there are rumours that the video of the song will also be re-shot. “SRK has heard the song and there are talks of a new video being shot for it. But nothing is confirmed as of now,” informed the source. The original video for the song featured SRK in the team’s golden-and-black colours – wearing a dhoti in Kolkata ishtyle. Do you have a golden-black bermuda in mind now, Shah Rukh?

Asin beats Katrina once again

A girl from down south Tamil Nadu stepped into the glam-world of Bollywood alongside Mr. perfectionist Amir Khan in Ghajini. It seems now the gorgeous lady is planning to hit all the biggies of Bollywood starting with the top three Khans of the tinsel town. Where she is starring opposite Bollywood’s bad boy Salman Khan in London Dreams, we have heard that she would also be seen opposite Badshah Shahrukh Khan, that too under the dream banner of Yash Raj
Films. Initially it was Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif, who was going to don this role but Salman’s dushmani with Shahrukh, earned Asin this flick. It’s not the first time and first girl friend of Sallu that our Badshah didn’t wanted to work with.Previously SRK was not even interested in working with Ashwariya Rai in Chalte Chalte and it was Rani Mukherjee who benefited from this.Well, all we can say is that the stars are shining bright for Asin and she should make the most of it as it’s said, “Make hay while the sun shines.”