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Salman Khan to raise fund for Bihar flood relief

Bollywood star Salman Khan is likely to perform in a charity show next month to help the victims of Bihar floods. It will be organised by Wizcraft Event Management Company at Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai. According to Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam, who incidentally has his roots in Bihar Salman has agreed to be a part of this show. The money collected from the concert will be donated to the flood victims of Bihar. Nirupam’s annoucement came at a Press conference organised by Bihari Cine Artists, under the banner of Punarwaas Flood Relief Mission, an organisation to help the flood victims of Bihar. The organisers also said that they will hold a rally in Mumbai on Sunday next to support the cause of the flood victims of Bihar. Among those who attended the Press conference were Shatrughan Sinha, Manoj Bajpai, Udit Narayan (he originally hails from flood devastated Supaul), Neetu Chandra, Shekhar Suman (originally from Patna) and director Prakash Jha .

Salman refused to sing SRK's song

A few days back, Salman and Shahrukh made news for severe ties at Katrina's birthday. The duo is not ready to reconcile in any way. Salman even refused to connect with him remotely. During the finale of Dus Ka Dum, Sallu refused to sing song from Shahrukh's film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai when special guest Rani Mukherjee urged him to croon. That he was also a part of the movie did not make any difference to him. Later he sang a song which featured Rani and him. He even refused to comment when Rani raised up the issue of their brawl and he remained calm. A Sony insider confirmed the incident, "Rani did ask Salman if he would sing the song Sajanji ghar aaye ... from KKHH . But Salman refused her request outright. We aren't too sure if all of it will make it to the final cut of the show." Salman and Shahrukh 's fight was purely professional though some quipped that SRK has murmured his ex-flame Ash's name which raised his temper.

'Action is breaking into Bollywood'

Jack Gill, Hollywood’s leading action director who has fallen from buildings as high as twelve storeys and jumped mountain tops; talks to Screen about choreographing action scenes for Toonpur Ka Superhero What made you take up Toonpur Ka Superhero? Actually speaking, I have always wanted to come to India. It has been my long lost dream to come to this place. I wanted to experience the energy and vibrancy that this place is known for, so when I got an opportunity I wanted to take it up and here I am! Considering this is the first live action animation film that is going to be made in Bollywood, weren’t you apprehensive about doing the film? Not at all, really! I am glad to be a part of this project. I know it is the first film of this kind but that gives me all the more reason to give it my best shot. I want everyone to watch this film and sit up and take notice. The whole crew here is very fantastic. Did you face any problems during the shoot? Well, initially, I thought that language w

Bollywood’s best teachers

A lot of subjects in Bollywood are inspired by our real life. So how can teaching be left behind? Today as we celebrate teacher’s day, we give you a list of some of the best teachers of Bollywood. Aamir Khan in Taare Zameen Par - Aamir played the art teacher Ram Shankar Nikumbh who befriends and helps a child (Darsheel Safari) suffering from dyslexia to understand and overcome his problems. Nikumbh, with his characteristic teaching style soon becomes popular among the students. With his directorial debut, Aamir touched the hearts and moved many people with sterling performances and a very good script.

Akshay Kumar is the most stylish: Rocky S

Designer Rocky S has clothed Bollywood star Akshay Kumar for eight long years and says the actor is the most stylish and metrosexual man around. "I have worked with Akshay for eight years. I really respect him for the way he has groomed himself. He has become one of the biggest metrosexual stars, most stylish fashion icon and he is so successful that I am proud of him. Just look from where he has come and where he has reached," said Rocky. However, he is no longer designing for Akshay. "I started designing for Akshay in 1992. But I stopped working with him in 2000 because I had to move on. Also, both of us needed to take a break from each other," he added. Unlike most other Indian designers who started their career by showcasing their collections at fashion shows, Rocky started his stint designing for Bollywood stars. "I started 16 years back. At that time the only opportunity I got was in Bollywood. I think it was good for me, as it has created awareness abo

Denise Richards bonds with Bollywood over Kambakht Ishq

The former Bond girl gushes about Bollywood after filming Kambakht Ishq with Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor When Denise Richards was asked to describe her recent Bollywood experience, she gushed: “Bollywood is so unexpectedly awesome!” The former Bond girl and Wild Things hottie has just completed a role in Kambakht Ishq , which was filmed in Los Angeles . Richards co-stars with Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor in the romantic action flick, with Sylvester Stallone roped in for a cameo. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala confirmed that it was difficult to get the Hollywood actress to accept the part: “It was a task just getting her to read the script. She sat on it for three months.” The sexy, former wife of Charlie Sheen is now a Bollywood convert. “It would have been my loss if I had lost this role. I am now looking forward to coming to Mumbai for the premiere.” Richards is not the first foreigner to dabble in Bollywood. She joins Emma ‘Baby Spice’ Bunton ( Pyar Mein Twist ), Alice Pat

Low-budget films find favour in Bollywood

Low-budget productions featuring unknown actors are becoming box-office successes in the Indian film industry, as making blockbusters with big-name stars becomes increasingly expensive. Bollywood A-listers like Shah Rukh Khan and "The Big B" Amitabh Bachchan have dominated the industry in recent years, but aspiring directors now believe that success is possible without them -- and at a fraction of the cost. Successful films made on a shoestring include maverick director Ram Gopal Varma's black magic horror "Phoonk" (Blown Away) and "Rock On", about four friends in a rock band. They were followed earlier this year by " Jannat " (Paradise), " Aamir ", a story of a Muslim doctor held hostage by terrorists, and the love story " Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na " (Either You Know It Or You Don't). "Phoonk" even broke the Bollywood tradition of featuring the film's stars prominently in advertising. Instead it showed a la