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Jackie Shroff - Bhidu, I’m Not Gay

You know about the Micro-blogging site was flooded with tweets that Jackie Shroff had come out of the closet and declared he is gay. The source for the news was a national gay and lesbian magazine, in which the actor had allegedly confessed his true feelings. The report stated, "In an emotional conversation, he concluded that he is leaving his family and moving abroad as he does not have enough faith in gay rights making headway in India and he might have to face many problems here." Needless to say, various websites picked up the news and it spread like wildfire all over the internet. However, when BT contacted his wife Ayesha - who was unaware of the story - she rubbished the report as a figment of someone's overactive imagination. "This is the most ridiculous story I've heard. Jackie will be in splits when he hears this! I have many gay friends and I respect their preferences, but Jackie is definitely straight. I can vouch for that!" Asked whether...

Salman's Veer collects Rs 410 million globally in opening weekend

Eros International 's latest release Veer has garnered a worldwide box-office collection of Rs 410 million in its opening weekend. While the India collection accounts to Rs 320 million, the movie has earned Rs 90 million overseas. An Anil Sharma film, Veer, starring Salman Khan, Mithun Chakraborty, Jackie Shroff and debutant Zarine Khan was released with 1,300 in India and a further 236 prints overseas. Said Eros International Media Ltd SVP, India Distribution Nandu Ahuja, "With Salman's huge fan base in India and overseas, we were confident that Veer would be a huge draw. With the opening weekend followed by the Republic Day holiday teamed with Salman's star power, we are looking forward to the film's positive run at the box-office." Veer is a saga of bravery and drama, treachery and love. Set in the nineteenth century, the film is the story of a warrior clan, the Pindharis, who become sworn enemies with the King of Madhavgarh, Rajasthan after the latter b...

Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff play ‘10 Ka Dum’

The August 8 episode of Salman Khan’s TV show “10 Ka Dum” will be a star-studded one. Brothers Arbaaz and Sohail join Salman once again this season – but this time to promote their film “Kisaan”. Producer Sohail Khan comes along with his cast - Arbaaz, Dia Mirza, Nauheed Cyrusi and Jackie Shroff. There is a special guest too, Sanjay Dutt. Jackie and Sanju are the celebrity contestants in this episode, which showcases the camaraderie between the three handsome heroes. All three share candid moments. Sanjay Dutt will be seen in a mood to share some very personal thoughts on the most difficult times in his life -- the drug phase when he would get high and sleep endlessly, much to the dismay of his late father Sunil Dutt, and even his jail days. Salman too shared his experience of being in jail. Jackie, the eldest of the three, sang, danced and advised all the impressionable young people out there to not follow the wrong path – there’s a heavy price to pay for it! This episode of ‘10 Ka Du...

Jackie Shroff to play the baddie in Veer

Salman Khan starrer Veer has been in the news since it was announced. First it was the news that the script of the film had been written by Salman himself which created quite a buzz, then it was Salman's beefed up, bronzed warrior look in the film which was talked about and then it was Mithun Chakraborty playing Sallu's father in the film which hit the headlines. Now Veer has yet another veteran actor added to its already impressive starcast and the actor we are talking about is none other than Jackie Shroff. The buzz is that Jaggu Dada would be seen playing a negative character in the film. Bollywood Hungama spoke to Jackie who confirmed the news but didn't reveal much about his character. "Yes, I have signed Veer . It's a very interesting and different role. I start shooting for the film in December." Jackie has played the villain with aplomb in films like Mission Kashmir and Naksha . One will have to wait and watch if Jackie is a strong enough villain f...

Jackie Shroff the baddie in Salman Khan's Veer

Salman Khan-starrer Veer has been in the news since it was announced. First it was the news that the script of the film had been written by Salman himself which created quite a buzz, then it was Salman's beefed up, bronzed warrior look in the film which was talked about and then it was Mithun Chakraborty playing Sallu's father in the film which hit the headlines. Now Veer has yet another veteran actor added to its already impressive starcast and the actor we are talking about is none other than Jackie Shroff . The buzz is that Jaggu Dada would be seen playing a negative character in the film. "Yes, I have signed Veer . It's a very interesting and different role. I start shooting for the film in December." Jackie has played the villain with aplomb in films such as Mission Kashmir and Naksha .