Salman Khan Upcoming Movie 'Ready'!

Directed by Anees Bazmee, the film has Salman Khan and Asin in the lead roles. Salman Khan joins hands with director Anees Bazmee for their latest film titled as Ready. Asin is paired opposite Salman Khan in the film and Ready is their second film together after London Dreams.

Bollywood film 'Ready' is a remake of the 2008 Telugu super hit film of the same name. The film tells the story of Prem (Salman Khan), a successful businessman who mistakenly kidnaps Sanjanna (Asin), while trying to help his friend in kidnapping his girlfriend. Love blossoms between the two but trouble comes in the form of Sanjanna's uncles.

Film 'Ready' will be release on June 3, 2011. It is comedian film. The rest of the story revolves around Prem trying to convince Sanjanna's family for their marriage. Salman acting with popular Tamil actress Asin.

Ready features Paresh Rawal, Arya Babbar and Mahesh Manjrekar in supporting roles while Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt, Kangana Ranaut, Zarine Khan and Arbaaz Khan will make cameo appearances.

Ready is jointly produced by Rajat Rawail, Bhushan Kumar, Nitin Manmohan, Kishan Kumar and Sohail Khan. Pritam has scored the music while cinematography is handled by P. C. Sriram.

Subhash K. Jha takes a critical look at Dabangg

So here it is. A new genre of cinema. The Spaghetti Eastern. The velocity is virulent. The violence is relentless. The narrative doesn't pause for action. It is between bouts of the violence that characters take a breather to say things to one another that they don't really mean.

This is Dabangg. A world swarming with uni-dimensional characters who seem to know exactly which way the fists fly. We certainly don't. The comic book hero Chulbul Pandey, played with lip smacking pleasure by Salman Khan, shows up in every dingy warehouse in this mofussil town to settle scores, man to man.

Dabangg is the kind of old-fashioned family drama combined with a vendetta saga that we thought had gone out of fashion in the 1980s. Chulbul Pandey could have been played by Amitabh Bachchan 30 years ago. Yes, that killing comic dimension that Salman brings into his characters has its roots in the Big B's action-comedy films.

And Dimple Kapadia, wheezing, coughing, groaning and ranting her way through the mother's role (what got into Dimple???) hams her way through this action drama where being opulently outrageous comes naturally to everyone.

But all said and damned, there is something to be said about Salman's Chulbul Pandey's ability to be cartoonish, caricutural and larger than life and yet warm and very real in his tongue-in-cheek bravura.

Some of the less over-punctuated moments in this film of ceaseless bone-crunching sound-effects occur each time Chulbul woos his bulbul Rajjo (debutant Sonakshi Sinha). Each time she passes by, Salman becomes putty in her hands. The debutante has eyes that plead for peace. But who's listening? The raucous riotous soundtrack is slave only to the rhythm of blood gore and screams of innumerable goons crashing through wooden supports that have seen better days.

The action sequences are the backbone of this bone-breaking actioner. The stunts are done in an enticing mix of masti and mayhem. The crusted dusty-brown unwashed ambience is created with care. But the plot is almost completely free of delicate moments.

Dabangg is Ram Gopal Varma's Shool on steroids. In Shool, Manoj Bajpayee was the honest cop on a cleansing spree in a Bihari backwater town. In Dabangg, Salman takes on the mofussil mafia with much more humour than Bajpayee could muster.

It is the need of the hour. We have to laugh away the corruption and violence all around us. Salman does a splendid job of it. It's hard to tell where debutant director Abhinav Kashyap's abilities end and the action director Vijayan Master's begin. That seamless quality goes well with this unpunctuated tribute to the spirit of free-for-all one-upmanship.

An ear-catching music score by Sajid-Wajid does diminish the level of violence in the presentation. Sonakshi Sinha uses her eyes beautifully. And the song ‘Tere Mast Mast Do Nain' describes her eloquent expressions well.

But this is a Salman Khan vehicle all the way. He gets to be funny sassy wicked and belligerent...sometimes all at once. Sonu Sood as the main antagonist brings an in-your-face menace to his villainy.

He is in character. Though Salman slips out of character quite often...And quite happily.

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John's loss is Salman's gain

Blame it on the Bollywood hottest hunk John's times or Team India's swashbuckling skipper Mahendra Sigh Dhoni, apparently Rs. 30 crore is riding on Dhawan's 'Hook Ya Crook'.

The climax of the film is still remaining to be shot on 20 minutes featuring a cricket match between India and South Africa to be canned.

According to sources the climax was to be done last year, but recession bled the film's production house to the tune of Rs. 100 crore on various other projects, and the with one thing or the other.....the climax of the film 'Hook Ya Crook' got put off.

Now, when everything seems was getting back on the line, David Dhawan is not getting Dhoni's dates as the country's skipper is unavailable for the time being.

On the other hand, John's loss is certainely Salman's gain. Dhawan who could not help his 'Hook Ya Crook' in anyway, has put aside his film and has picked up a long delayed sequel to his hit film 'Partner' featuring Salman Khan and Govinda again in the lead.

Big B follows Salman Khan’s steps

Amitabh Bachchan is all geard up to promote his upcoming release Teen Patti. And if sources are to be believed, he will be doing so on the reality show ‘Dance India Dance’. Salman Khan too was recently invited on the show whose shooting is going to be wrapped up by Jan 12.

“Bachchan has been invited on the show so that 18 finalists left can seek his blessings and go ahead with the competition. Amitabh will talk about Teen Patti and thus, will introduce his film to every household watching television.”

Khabroo goes on, “The shooting process the episode is not yet done but will telecast on 29th of this month. It will be great fun when Big B with his different style will give some dancing tips to the contestants.

“Big B is likely to put on his dancing shoes and shake legs with Mithun Chakrobarthy,” source adds

Salman Khan ignores Katrina Kaif ?

Well rumour or truly a fact we don’t know but Salman seems to be too loyal to his fans. Be it blogging or giving interviews.

Sallu was giving interviews for his upcoming film Veer in Mumbai’s Mehboob Studios, and Katrina was in the same location, shooting for an ad. When she got a break, she went to Salman and said ‘Hi’, but Salman gave her a cold shoulder.

Well we hope everything is fine between Sallu and Katrina or it’s the usual ups and downs that every couple goes through.

Salman Khan amazed at hype of Zarine's look

Bollywood star Salman Khan says he is amazed at the hype over the reported similarities between his Veer co-star Zarine and actress Katrina Kaif insisting that if there were any he would have been the first to notice.

The actor added he does not see any resemblance between the two except the fair skin and sharp nose.

"I am amazed at the hype over the reported similarities. I don't see any resemblance except the fair skin and sharp nose. God has never made two people look alike. If there was any resemblance, I should have noticed it first," Salman told PTI.

He said producers of the film, which he has scripted, wanted a new face for the role of the Rajput princess.

"The presence of an established actress would have looked like as if the actress is playing the role. We wanted a yesteryear look and hence the need for a fresh face," Salman, who met Zarine at Subhash Ghai's sets of Yuvraj, said.

Apart from acting and scripting Veer, Salman was actively involved in the creative process of the movie.

"The intense discussion and fights on the sets between me and director Anil Sharma has resulted into a good product. We have not followed the regular format for a period drama and tried to give it a very contemporary look with elements of emotions, drama, comedy and romance. It should not look like period films are very serious," he said.

Salman said he does not feel the pressure of the huge box office success of Aamir Khan starrer 3 Idiots to assert him in the number race.

"If my film is good, it will work with the audience. There is no question of pressure at all. Just because I have written the film does not mean that it is good. Audience has to like it," he said.

To a question on why he chose to write a period film rather than a contemporary one, Salman said, "It is because the story is about being true to your word, enemity, love and
how such sentiments are carried on by the next generation too."

"Pindaris were not barbarians as they were made out to be. All they wanted is Azadi," he said.

Salman admitted that Veer is over-budget. "Audiences are not concerned about the budget. All they want is a good entertaining film. The movie is larger than life. I am not making a film to depress people," he said.

Speaking about why his last two films Main Aur Mrs Khanna and London Dreams could not sustain the positive impact of Wanted at the box office, Salman said, London Dreams was 25 to 30 minutes longer.

"It was an amazing film but the length should have been 2 hour 20 minute. The film's length was trimmed, five days after its release. The length has to be kept as long as it is interesting. Even 3 Idiots is 2 hour 50 minutes but it is an interesting film," he said.

"I was bored seeing my own film then how do you keep the audience hooked," he asked.

Salman said Mithun Chakraborty's children convinced him to play the his father's role in Veer as he was not initially interested because the role required him to be physically fit and have a toned body.

"All three children address him Mithun and they share an amazing relationship. The same emotions and bond has been translated on screen. Besides, he always remembers the moral support my father gave him when he was struggler," he said.

Salman said he has not given an thought to direction. "I would not like to direct a film as of now," he said.

Salman to auction off his self-made Veer hand-paintings

Everyone knows that Salman Khan paints and gifts his creations away but few know that he has an unusual knack of painting with his fingers, minus any brushes. He often does this on the sets of his films too.

While shooting Veer, whenever there was a break to light the set or change costume, Sallu would get busy with his colours and canvas. He completed five paintings of Ganesh and Christianity in this way.

Veer producer Vijay Galani says, "Yes, I have watched Salman paint with his fingers and he has helped us a lot painting sets of Veer. He's very fast and finishes the painting in a few hours. We haven't decided as yet what to do with his paintings. I am discussing with Salman whether we could auction them or not."

Salman Khan takes sweet revenge

Salman Khan is well-known for his generosity but not many people know that his much-awaited forthcoming venture ‘Veer’ was offered to his ladylove Katrina Kaif before it went to the kitty of newcomer Zarine Khan. Now if sources are to be believed, the pretty new face Zarine had been an assistant to Katrina Kaif for quite a long time.

Zarine has been paired opposite Salman and plays the pivotal role of Princess Yashodhara. Reliable source reveal, “Yes, Zarine was offered the role after Katrina refused, due to date problems. Zarine had been an assistant to Kats for a while and now she is being launched by Salman.”

Now that’s what you call taking sweet revenge from Kats. What do you say Salman? And wonder what Katrina too has to say on that?

Sallu turns chef for his fans

Today's blog is to respond to as many of you as possible before my next one on Veer. A huge thanks to all of you – Naveed, Govind, Oshrat,Dancer agai, Shefali, Zarka, Meena, Sohail, Aakash, Faiz, Sara, Adeel, Naveed, Siddhartha, Hamada, Farha, Lubna, Raghav, Saher, Sumit, Mashain, Zoni, Reena…

Ayush – Liza is in London, Zarine is in the gym somewhere, She’s size zero, we need her to become Size 10 for Veer which all Indian men like! For other films there may be a problem later so she’s again back to the gym.

Sumair, Ayush -looking at releasing the music around 17th Dec,

Hanief, we decided to drop the Lion fight mainly coz of animal rights and there’s a lot of stress and a sad sight to see the animal in captivity. They are usually drugged which is cruel and I don’t want anybody to get publicity on my name. We have ended up doing a comic act instead.

Anne – yes that’s my pet – Saint. And that’s my nature, if you get too much of something, you don’t appreciate it. Because of this private bit, your group is talking about it..

Halima my dear, you follow fashion designers, I follow my own personality. Am glad you feel this way. Now fashion to me is nothing. I used to have a pair of torn wrangler jeans and I used to keep wearing it because I didn’t have more. Now I have lots of jeans but I stick to my boots because we live in India. As long as you are physically fit, anything you wear will look good on you. And teenagers today wear very loose fitting clothes so much so that parents ask them to pull up their pants! Thanks Sweetheart

Alexa – you are talking to me? I’m not on Facebook neither am in on Twitter or msn so whoever you are talking to there is not me. So my dear Tunisian fan, well, you are talking to both of us..God Bless

Priyanka, Dus Ka Dum season 3 is happening

Rishum – sure buddy will download lots of pics

Sandy- Being Human t-shirts are going to be out mid next year. Till then only I and a few friends are wearing it. Besides that, everything else is fake.

Yelena – Don’t worry we’ll make sure there are subtitles. Cinema doesn’t have any language till the time you have subtitles

Thank you Bagarh

Uncle Tom: The other way to do it is to listen to them, hear what they have to say and put it on the blog. Maybe they could be right, just maybe and it will only improve us.

Salman – I didn’t cast Ashutosh coz Aamir isn’t acting in it If I was producing it, rest assured I would.

Umesh , Salman and all you guys who couldn’t download the tune abroad, have asked the producers to check with hungama and see if we can manage. If its practical, it will be done.

Susendu –don’t be silly, just buy a mobile. You making the lives of 800 guys miserable. For the kind of work you do, you’ll probably need a blackberry.

Mashain – sorry missed your name, thanks buddy

Sameer – Cut carbs, no red meat, if you’re a vegetarian , eat egg whites, soya bean, just a bowl of rice. Work out hard, its simple. 80% is your food and 20% your workout.

Salman Khan Kick-ing up a storm!

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala who is making ‘Kick’, the remake of a Telugu film starring Ravi Teja and directed by Surender Reddy, has got ‘Ghajini’ director A. R. Murugadoss to direct it.

The film stars Salman Khan and the lead heroine will be Deepika Padukone. She was asked to do the role when she was working on ‘Housefull’ with Sajid Nadiadwala. Nadiadwala was a little uncertain about approaching her as he felt she might have some issues working with Salman, as she is more inclined towards the Shah Rukh Khan-Farah Khan-Karan Johar’s group. However, she told him that she has no qualms about working with Salman.

Nadiadwala got Murugadoss to do the film, as he doesn’t think South Indian directors should be doing Hindi remakes. They are now thinking of ways to make the action scenes in ‘Kick’ look different from the ones in ‘Wanted 2’. The scenes will be shot in Tokyo.

The scenes will be similar to the kind in ‘Ghajini’ and will have Salman doing kickboxing and martial arts. Scriptwriter Abhijat Joshi (who scripted ‘Munnabhai’) is being brought in from the US to script the Hindi version of Kick. He will be in India soon for the release of ‘3 Idiots’, which is co-written by him.

Salman and Kareena feature in a jewellery ad

Actually Salman Khan & Kareena Kapoor are roped in as the new brand ambassador for Sangini a jewelry brand, which caters for both men & women and recently Salman Khan & Kareena both shot for a TVC campaign for the brand at the Mehboob Studio. As the brand believes and caters jewelry for all the occasions, Salman Khan & Kareena will be seen celebrating several occasions in a TVC. Salman Khan has been styled by Ashley Rebello & Kareena has been styled by Manish Malhotra.

The Brand, which stands for Special Togetherness and celebrates relationships between a couple, particularly those that are special and based on long lasting commitments, the intricate relationship between the couples, the unique relationship enjoyed by a couple, reflecting the special role they play in each other's lives, has roped in actors Salman & Kareena as couple, who will represent this belonging and the intensity of the bond such couples share, through a series of Ads

Kareena, Salman appear as a jodi in festive jewellery ads

Though their film Main Aurr Mrs Khanna did not ignite the box-office, Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor will be seen together as a couple in a series of commercials for a jewellery collection. The stars are endorsing the brand that caters to both men and women.

Of late, Bebo has featured in several ads with beau Saif Ali Khan, but for this endorsement, she has the other Khan for company. Sallu and Bebo will appear as a lovey-dovey couple celebrating festive occasions like Christmas and New Year with the sparklers.

Brand new cut
A series of five commercials were shot at Mehboob Studios before Bebo took off for Australia for the shoot of Karan Johar's desi production of Stepmom. Salman, who is now sporting short hair, had his long tresses chopped on the sets itself.

Says a source, "When Salman arrived for the shoot, he had long hair but while getting ready in the vanity van, he had his stylist come along. He stepped out to face the camera in a brand new cut."
The ad has been directed by Marlon Rodrigues. The first of the ads highlighting Christmas and New Year goes on air this weekend.

Salman Khan could marry 'very soon'

Finally, it appears Salman Khan has made up his mind to put a decisive end to his much enjoyed bachelorhood. The swashbuckling actor who’ll turn 44 this December 27 and is still single often gets cornered by the mediapersons about questions relating to his marriage.

During his visit to Indore on Friday, Salman was once again at the receiving end of a similar question when a reporter asked him frankly when he plans to marry.

“Very soon,” Salman quipped, beaming a mischievous smile.

But how soon will this ‘very soon’ be, Salman refused to elaborate.

It’s hard to ascertain whether Salman’s remark was serious or just made in jest. Whatever the case, we think it’s high time he tied the marital knot. But the question that begs to be asked is: Is the bride-to-be ready?

Katrina Kaif avoiding Salman Khan on New Year

It seems Salman Khan will have to spend this New Year's eve without girlfriend Katrina Kaif. No, there is no trouble in paradise - as Kaif recently went on spiritual trip with Khan's sister.

Katrina wants to bring in 2010 with her family on London, which is why she will fly out after celerbating Sallu's birthday. The Wanted hero turns 44 on December 27, 2009.

Now Katrina might be doing her bit by keeping Khan happy on his birthday, we wonder how Sallu plans to spend New Year's bash in her absence.

Salman prefers Asin over Katrina

Ever since their coming together in the film LONDON DREAMS, Asin and Salman Khan's chemistry has been under the public scanner. Now, after their much talked about bonding during the shoot of the film, the latest buzz is that the equation between the two has progressed to the next level.

According to the reliable sources, "Salman and Asin have hit it big on the personal front. Both the actors have become thick friends post the shoot of LONDON DREAMS. Now, Salman seems to be taking more interest in Asin than Katrina and it seems the new friendship between the two is growing by the day."

Though, earlier it was reported that Ajay Devgan is Asin's good friend, but now it seems the actress has the backing of the muscular Khan as far as her personal life is concerned. Well, for the moment Katrina surely has a new competitor to deal with.

Katrina to do a cameo on Salman’s behest

Producer Ravi Chopra is all set to launch his two sons in his upcoming film “Kohinoor”. The movie marks the debut of his son Abhay as the director and Kapil as an actor.

Till now, the film wasn’t able to roll as there was no heroine.Ravi Chopra was dead sure that Priyanka Chopra would give her nod. After all she is his family friend Ashok Chopra’s daughter. But Priyanka wasn’t keen on doing the film and hence refused politely.

Post that Ravi got busy searching for a heroine. He then approached Genelia, who readily agreed to do the film.Buzz is that Salman has promised Ravi Chopra that he will make a significant appearance in the film. Not only his appearance, he has even assured Ravi of Katrina doing a cameo in the film, which will also be quite significant.

Salman still seems to rule Katrina’s moves!

Salman Khan to turn film producer soon

it seems Salman Khan is set to do what Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan have perfected over the years. The buzz goes that he now wants to get into film production. He now wants to be an active partner in the family- owned Sohail Khan Productions, which has churned out many flops of late.

It's believed that Salman has also asked his scriptwriter father Salim Khan to provide inputs to help turn the tide in the company's favour.

Reports are rife that Salman's latest business move comes after a tiff with his brother Sohail during the release of Main Aurr Mrs Khanna, which was a disaster at the box office despite releasing during Diwali.

At that time, too, Salman was apparently not very happy with the way the movie was released and its promotional strategies. Sohail's other production, Kissan, also bombed.

So now, Sallu wants to be more involved with the projects and key decisions of the company.

It will be interesting to see if Salman manages to deliver hits as a producer - as has been done by SRK (Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om) and Aamir (Lagaan and Taare Zameen Par).

Sources say if Salman takes up the reins, it will be easier to get bigger stars and financiers to work for his firm.

Salman has worked in many of the hits by Sohail Khan Productions such as Partner and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya.

But Main Aur Mrs Khanna has been a big disappointment for Salman despite the fact that the film starred Kareena Kapoor and was considered a box office winner.

Now, it remains to be seen if Salman's involvement can turn the fortunes of the Khan daan - owned company.

I will not apologise to Salman anymore: Vivek Oberoi

There won't be any more apologies from Vivek Oberoi to Salman Khan. The actor says he's done saying sorry to Sallu. Not just that but Oberoi also claims that should he fight, he will hold his ground against Khan.

Recently, Vivek was a guest On The Couch With Koel. Apart from talking about his work and a new outlook towards life, he also made remarks on Salman and claimed it was wrong to assume that in a scenario of a fistfight, the brawny man would win!

A source reveals that Vivek was extremely jovial on the show. "He seemed to have left his old personality behind and has taken on a positive outlook towards life. He laughed off most of his controversies but when the conversation veered towards Salman, he didn't mince any words."

Here are excerpts from the chat that airs on November 28 on Headlines Today. Koel: I watched your recent interview with Farah and in context to Salman you said, 'hum mard ki tarah ek dosare ko mar sakte hai, mere bhi do haath hai... and all this. If you actually got into a fisticuffs with him, who would win?
Vivek: Umm...I really don't know, I mean it kinda sounds like the expected answer would be obviously the brawn man. But umm... it doesn't really work that way. I mean, I've had my share of fights and I think I can hold my own. I don't think it's about a size of a bicep, it's the intent and speed of a fist hitting a vital point that determines a fight.

Koel (interrupting): Now don't say anything you are going to regret again.
Vivek: No no no... I think that's what determines a fight. I don't know if you've ever seen a street fight or if you've ever seen a brawl... it's not really about how big the guy is.

Koel: Please do invite me if you do decide to have this challenge. I want front row seats to this fight.
Vivek: You and half the world... No

Koel: Now, you've done your share of apologising but of course those apologies haven't really been accepted by Salman. He still... the only person that he talks badly about let's say... is you. Like he does say you are an idiot. I'm sorry to say this but he does say this, as you are aware of it.
Vivek: I mean well in the current context, I take that as a compliment, you know '3 Idiots', I would like be the fourth.

Koel: Nicely said.
Vivek: Raju Hirani, if you're watching...

Koel: So are you done with apologising?
Vivek: Ya I'm done.

Koel: So that phase of your life is over?
Vivek: Ya. I think I've squared all of that up, I've finished all the things I started. I've decided not to talk badly about anybody. If somebody else wants to continue talking badly about whoever else including me, then they can. I mean those are choices everybody makes.

Now, Deepika desires Salman Khan!

Bollywood's glam girl Deepika Padukone might not talk sweet about Katrina Kaif but when it comes to Kat's beau Salman Khan, she has all praise.

"I feel Salman is a very honest person. He is genuine about what he feels and what I have read and known about him, he seems to be very caring," DNA quoted Deepika as saying.

Basking in the glory of 'Love Aaj Kal' success, Deepika Padukone expresses her desire to work with the macho, Salman.

"I'm so new in the industry and I have been very lucky to have got the opportunity to work with the biggest names in the industry. I have worked with SRK, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan and now I would like to work with Salman," said the actress.

We wonder how Ranbir Kapoor will take this. After all his girlfriend, Deepika Padukone had a hand in calling Ranbir and Katrina's friendship a quit when the two started bonding well on the sets of Raj Kumar Santoshi's 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.