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Sajid Nadiadwala’s production banner, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt Ltd. became the first Indian production company with an office at Fox Studios for Hey Baby being extensively shot in Australia.

Speaking from the sets, the producer Mr. Sajid Nadiadwala said “It’s a privilege for NGE to be the first Indian company to be associated with Fox Studios for Hey Baby. The studio is simply the most up to date with the best integrated production facilities.”

He adds “There is a buzz about our industry that is unmistakable and the globalisation of Brand Bollywood, and adopting the highest standards will make us global. NGE believes in putting systems and processes in place to support this creativity”

NGE India is shooting its current film Hey Baby extensively all around Australia. The film is being supported by NSW Tourism and NSW Government along with NSW Film & Television Office.

“Fox Studios Australia provides film makers from around the globe with the most up to date, integrated production and post production environment. We have been the home to many highly successful US films and now welcome our first Bollywood film to the lot. Our ongoing relationship with Mr. Nadiadwala’s production office through his Australian line producer TEMPLE who are based at the studio will no doubt result in a successful experience for this production.” said Nancy Romano, CEO Fox Studios Australia.

Hey Baby will mark the directorial debut of Sajid Khan, Farah Khan’s younger brother. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, Vidya Balan and Boman Irani.

Upen Patel may have just started his career in Bollywood, but the young actor has already got himself the habit of winning awards. Upen has now won Society’s Young Achievers award. Society, India’s premium magazine held its annual awards ceremony and Upen was honoured as one of young achievers of India. Apart from this, Upen was also honoured with the Best Newcomer Award at the Lions Club Awards.

Upen Patel’s debut film was Abbas Mustan’s 36 China Town which released last year. Upen’s performance in the film was highly appreciated by the masses. And now, he is busy shooting for two major films. One is Vipul Shah’s Namastey London which also stars Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif and Suneel Darshan’s Shakalaka Boom Boom which stars Bobby Deol, Celina Jaitley and Kangna Ranaut.

Majority of cinegoers who ventured in to watch SALAAM-E-ISHQ were in for a pleasant surprise. And that’s because during the screening for the film, they were treated to a delightful promo of Big B’s upcoming film CHEENI KUM.

A light hearted romantic tale about a 60 something chef played by Big B and a gorgeous woman who frequents his restaurant [Tabu], CHEENI KUM is certainly going to be one cinematic moment due to the sweet and salty incidents shown in a highly impressive promo.

A film that promises to keep a smile on your face throughout its duration, it has Paresh Rawal as Tabu’s father. Especially hilarious is a scene when Big B asks Paresh for his daughter’s hand for marriage. Watch it to believe it!

Shot in India and UK, the film is produced by Sunil Manchanda [co-producer of SALAAM-E-ISHQ] and also stars Zohra Sehgal in a key role.

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We all know that Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar are good friends and when Karan invited Shah Rukh to be the guest on his show Koffee with Karan, Shah Rukh decided to return the favor by inviting Karan to be the first celebrity contestant on Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Karan Johar will be playing the game along with their common friend, Farah Khan. This episode will be shot today and it is reportedly going to be telecasted on February 11 as a Friendship Special episode.

Karan Johar says that he is not prepared for it and will just go on the sets and play. This will be the first time that Karan will appear on KBC as participant. Last time he was seen among the audience supporting his friend Shah Rukh when King Khan participated as a contestant on the same show which was then hosted by Mr. Amitabh Bachchan.

Besides, Karan and Farah, the other celebs who will be appearing on KBC include Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar for Brother-Sister Special and Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora Khan for Valentine’s Day Special.

Preity Zinta, one of the leading heroines of Bollywood is celebrating her 32nd birthday today.

This gorgeous Aquarian stepped into the tinsel town in 1998 with Mani Ratnam’s ‘Dil Se’. Since then, Preity has given a string of notable performances in films like Kya Kehna, Dil Chahta Hai, Koi Mil Gaya, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer Zaara, Salaam Namaste, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna and Jaaneman.

She may not have swept the boards at the award functions, but her acting in films like ‘Koi Mil Gaya’, ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ and ‘Veer Zaara’ got her critical acclaim besides a few best actress statuettes.

Happy Birthday, Preity !!

According to Tanya from Our Bollywood, Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, who won the British reality television show at the heart of a racist bullying row, looks set to meet Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and Prime Minister Tony Blair.

“It’s a huge honour. I am humbled,” the actor told the Daily Mirror in an interview published on Wednesday, three days after her triumph on ‘Celebrity Big Brother‘.

The 31-year-old also revealed she planned to extend her stay in Britain and was on the lookout for love.

The Daily Mirror said Shetty had been invited to a reception to mark Commonwealth Day on March 12 where she would come face-to-face with the queen.

She was also due to meet Blair and other ministers at the House of Commons, Britain’s lower chamber of parliament, on February 7, the tabloid reported.

Shetty is hot property thanks to her appearance on the reality show, which grabbed international headlines amid fears she was being mistreated by a handful of fellow contestants.

“The row has been politicised but why wouldn’t I want to meet Tony Blair?” Shetty told the Mirror.

The actor, whose Bollywood career had come off the boil, is tipped to make a fortune from her new international status.

In contrast, the three celebrities accused of tormenting her on the show, reality TV star Jade Goody, singer Jo O’Meara and model Danielle Lloyd, have spent the past few days giving tearful interviews and explaining their side of the story.

Shetty was called a ‘dog’ on the programme. A few of the housemates refused to learn her name, referred to her as ‘the Indian’ and ‘Poppadom’, and Lloyd said: “She should fuck off home. She can’t even speak English”.

Life after ‘Celebrity Big Brother‘, however, looked bright for Shetty, with the Mirror reporting she had been approached about writing a book, appearing in films and on television.

The actor said: “I’d love to do a cookery show called: ‘If Shilpa Can. Anyone Can’.

Turning to her love life, Shetty, who still lives with her parents, told the paper: “I’m single and I’m ready to mingle.”

But she warned potential suitors they would face a grilling from her father before being allowed to take her out.

Shetty added: “I’m a pretty low maintenance girlfriend, all I ask for is that he buys me lots of diamonds!”

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Superstar Amitabh Bachchan was on Saturday night honoured with France’s highest civilian award Legion d’Honneur at a glittering ceremony at the French Embassy in New Delhi.

Ambassador of France to India Dominique Girard presented the award to Bachchan in the presence of his wife Jaya, son Abhishek and daughter-in-law-to-be Aishwarya Rai.

“This is to mark his achievements spanning an illustrious period,” the diplomat said, adding that Bachchan was given the award for his “contribution to Indian and international culture.”

Speaking on the occasion, Bachchan said it was an honour that he accepted on behalf of the whole of Indian cinema.

“It is an honour which fills me with great pride. It is rather a recognition of manifold achievements of Indian cinema, that I am part of,” he said.

Established in 1802, the Legion d’Honneur is conferred on French citizens and foreigners for outstanding achievements in either culture, science, industry or the military.

A film ‘March of the Penguins‘, directed by French director Luc Jacquet, for which Bachchan has given a Hindi voice over was also screened on the occasion.

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A lot of speculation is doing the rounds regarding Aamir Khan’s home production ‘Taare Zameen Par’. The 45 day schedule has apparently gone beyond 120 prompting many in the media circles to talk in hushed whispers. Never mind. Knowing the perfectionist Khan, the end result will be worth all the toil. Hopefully. But the whisper that is gaining credence is that Aamir Khan is all set to replace Shahrukh Khan in the forthcoming ‘Dhoom 3’.

Another bit of rumour doing the rounds is that Akshay Kumar shall be playing the negative role. Now, considering that John Abraham and Hrithik Roshan made the ‘bad’ look oh-so-cool in the first two versions, it seems like a distant probability that Aamir shall opt for anything less than the best for himself in brand Dhoom that is exceeding all expectations of box office grandiose.

Watch this space for more….

Actor Anil Kapoor returned to Yash Chopra’s banner after 15 years, when he signed Yash Raj Films‘ next. Lamhe was Anil Kapoor’s last movie with Yashraj banner which also starred Sri Devi, Anupam Kher and Waheeda Rehman.

Returning to one of his favorite banner after 15 years Anil Kapoor is highly excited to play a negative role in this film. The film is titled Tashan which means ‘style’ and will be directed by Victor. Other details of the film are yet to be revealed. Anil however adds that he is not afraid to play a negative character and will do enough justice to his role.

His latest release is Nikhil Advani’s Salaam-e-Ishq that came out last week, which is one of the biggest multi-starrers in Bollywood.