YRF to cast a fresh face as the female lead for Dhoom 3

Ever since it was announced Yash Raj Films’ Dhoom 3 has been the talk of the town. The biggest news was when YRF announced the presence of Aamir Khan in the film along with Dhoom regulars Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra. While the male cast has been locked, there has been a lot of speculation about who the female lead would be?

While many top names were being floated around, YRF has now decided to refute all rumours once and for all and has officially announced that for Dhoom 3 they are looking out for a fresh face for the female lead.

Apparently producer Aditya Chopra and director Vijay Krishna Acharya are keen to cast a totally new face to play the female lead role in the movie and the hunt for a fresh face begins now.

Filming of Dhoom 3 starts around end of 2011 and the film is slated for a 2012 Christmas release worldwide.

Preity Zinta to star in Jai Ramji; will play a gangster in the film

Preity Zinta will be seen on the big screen after a long hiatus. The actress will be playing a gangster in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Jai Ramji. Though currently Preity has her hands full with the on going IPL and her TV show Guinness World Records, Preity is also gearing up for her return to the silver screen.

Jai Ramji will be a gangster film, set in eastern UP. When we reported details of the film last month, the female lead was yet to be finalised. But now, Preity has been roped in for the film. Preity, who has heard the script and has agreed to do it, is yet to sign on the dotted line though. Preity will be a part of the gang, which includes actors such as Arjun Rampal, Irrfan Khan and Randeep Hooda.

The film is said to go on floors in July and should be wrapped up by end of this year.

Sonakshi Sinha signed for Race 2

Post the release of Dabangg, Sonakshi Sinha’s career seems to have sky-rocketed. First the good looking actress bagged Joker opposite Akshay Kumar and now Sonakshi has been also finalised for Race 2.

Race 2, directed by Abbas-Mustan and produced by Ramesh Taurani (Tips), stars big names such as Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone. With Sonakshi joining the cast of Race 2, things only get bigger and better.

Confirming the same, producer Ramesh Taurani says, “Yes we have finalised Sonakshi along with Deepika for the female lead and are now on the look out for one more actress to play the role of the female character.”

The film goes on floors next year.

Deepika Padukone replaces Priyanka Chopra in Race 2

It’s by far the most awaited and talked about sequel in Bollywood, to be produced by Ramesh Taurani and directed by Abbas- Mustan. Yes we are indeed talking about Race 2 which has been in the news ever since its announcement. is all set to thrill. The casting of Race 2 has been a hot topic in media for a while now. It was last head that Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and John Abraham are part of the project while Priyanka Chopra would be playing the female lead in the film.

However, times have changed and latest news is that Deepika Padukone will be replacing Piggy Chops in Race 2. Ramesh explains, “To be frank Priyanka was never actually in the film. Yes, we were in talks with her initially but due to date issues, since she is busy shooting for Don 2, we dropped the idea.”

Further he clarifies, “As of now we have finalized Deepika, who will be playing the female lead in the film. Apart from her, there will be two other actresses who will also be in the film, but they have not yet been locked.”

As for the script of the film, Ramesh chirps, “We have already finalized and locked the script, and are looking to start shooting next year. While for the music, it’s going to be Pritam.”

Race 2 certainly seems to be speeding its way to shoot floor.

Emraan Hashmi to star in Murder 2; Mohit Suri to direct

Murder created waves when it was released in 2004. The film starring Emraan Hashmi and Mallika Sherawat grabbed the spotlight for weeks together!

The news about the plans for making a sequel to Murder has been doing rounds for sometime now. However, the Bhatts refused to make any official statement on the same. As they say, the cat is finally out of the bag now. Though Murder was directed by Anurag Basu, the sequel of the film will now be directed by Mohit Suri.

Confirming this news, Mohit told Bollywood Hungama, “Yes. Murder 2 is definitely happening, and Emraan will definitely be a part of this sequel as well. However, as for the female lead, I think it’s still too early to talk about it. Though I must add that, the female protagonist is going to be one of the most important parts in the film.” As for the story and script of the film, Mohit says, “Right now, I am adding the finishing touches to the script. I guess in about a week or two, it will be finished. After which, we will actually be rounding the script to see if any modifications are needed.”

Coming to the shoot schedule, the director states, “Let’s say it will take about three weeks for the script to get locked, after which the cast will be finalized. Only then, will we actually make a formal announcement and start the shoot as well.”

Further when told about rumours about Imran Zahid being cast in the film, Mohit clarifies, “Well, Imran Zahid is not in the film. Bhatt Saab is independently helping him, but it’s not with Murder 2.”

Taseer dubs Bar-Bench row as drama

Governor Punjab Salman Taseer has termed the ongoing lawyer- judiciary clash not more then a drama.
Taseer tweeted on Twitter on Sunday, saying that in Punjabs lower courts, lawyers were elected not for abilities but for having links with crooks.
He lamented that both Supreme Court and High Court had been assailed in PML-N tenure. Meanwhile talking to Dunya News on the issue, President Lahore Bar Zulfiqar Manki rapped Governor Taseer for issuing irresponsible statements. He said the female lawyers have been mishandled during Governor Taseers regime.

Priyanka Chopra losing her sheen?

MUMBAI: The star status of an actor changes with every weekend.

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My image has changed after two hits: Sajid Khan

With both his films, Heyy Babyy and Housefull, declared super hits, anchor-turned-director Sajid Khan feels he might have outgrown his image of the funny-guy-next-door and may not be able to fit the comic host role any more.

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Knock Out 1st look to be revealed at IIFA

MUMBAI: The first look of Aap Entertainment Ltd and Sohail Maklai’s upcoming venture, Knock Out, directed by Mani Shankar is to be revealed at IIFA Awards, 2010 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Does Salman hate cleavages?

MUMBAI: Salman Khan might be in love about showing off his body, but at the same time the actor doesn’t like a few facts related to his female fans.

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