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Deepika Padukone to perform at IFFA awards in Maca by performing on her hit numbers like 'Tumhi ho bandho' and 'Balam pichkaari' at the upcoming 14th IIFA awards in Macau this July 6.

The 27-year-old actress will set the stage ablaze by showcasing some of her signature moves from the recent hit songs like 'Angreezi beats, 'Tumhi ho bandho' and 'Balam pichkaari'.

"Im thrilled to be performing at the IIFA this year. I will be performing to some of my favorite songs from my recent release 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' and 'Cocktail'. This will also be my first visit to Macau and I hope my fans enjoy my performance," Deepika said in a statement here.


 
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 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag director-producer Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra on Wednesday rubbished rumours of the film Bhaag Milka Bhaag being banned in Pakistan, saying on the contrary, they had got three different offers from there and also an invite to the entire cast and crew.

"Today we have received three different offers from Pakistan. Also, an invite for the crew has come which does not come very often," he said at the promo and music launch of the film here Wednesday.

The director further added that it is being said that the film will "result in the revival of cinema in Pakistan".

Based on the life of athlete Milkha Singh, the film stars Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor and is all set to release on July 12.


 
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 He comes from a family of directors and the actor-singer wants to wield the megaphone soon

Tamil actor Dhanush, who is awaiting the release of his debut Hindi film Raanjhanaa, said on Tuesday that he is keen to direct soon. In all probability, he is likely to wield the megaphone by the end of 2014.

“I have been thinking of directing for quite some time now. In fact, I would have started my directorial project had Raanjhanaa not come my way. Currently, I have signed two more projects and therefore, I may likely direct a film by the end of next year,” Dhanush told reporters.

The direction bug bit him because he comes from a family of directors.

“My father (Kasthuri Raja) and brother (Selvaraghavan) are renowned directors in the industry. I can say I have been influenced by them, but I want to take things slowly,” he added.

While Dhanush made his cinematic debut through his father Kasthuri Raja’s Tamil romantic-drama Thulluvadho Ilammai, he has worked with his brother Selvaraghavan in Tamil films such as Kadhal Kondein, Yaaradi Nee Mohini and Mayakkam Enna.

In Raanjhanaa, which is directed by Aanand L Rai, Dhanush stars opposite Sonam Kapoor. Produced by Eros International, the movie releases this Friday.


 
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 Bollywood Actor Salman Khan's costar Sana Khan from his upcoming film “Mental”, finally can breathe easy after the acceptance of her anticipatory bail application. Sana, who will be making her Bollywood debut in Mental, was charged with attempted abduction.

For the uninitiated, Sana had been booked by the Navi Mumbai police for trying to kidnap a 15-year-old girl who had rebuffed her cousin Naved Khan's advances. While Naved and his two friends - Kshitij Gopinath Dubey and Vismit Vilas Ambre - were arrested, Sana had switched off her mobile phone and evaded the public eye.

Mental which is directed by Sohail Khan also features Daisy Shah and is slated for release in January next year.


 
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If Jiah Khan Suicide letter is to be proved forged Aditya Pancholi threatens legal action

A new twist in Jiah Khan Suicide case, Aditya Pancholi, father of Suraj Pancholi threatens that he might claim legal action if the Suicide letter it so to be proved forged.

Aditya has also found some letters in his housed which Jiah has wrote to Suraj and it has been given for handwriting analysis.

Aditya says that, “The police will do something, and from my side, I’ve given it to handwriting analysts. We are waiting for the reports. They will take a wee. When you see it with the naked eye, it doesn’t seem to be written by the same writers.”

He adds, “More than me, the entire society should. Of course, I am going to do my bit. Let the report come; I will take the call after that.”

When the source contacted Rabiya khan, she said that, “If he (Aditya) wants to sue me, I am waiting for it. My daughter did not fear death, she feared love. Now she is no more…nothing matters to me. I don’t care about anything. I am in the jungle and I know the laws of jungle. That’s why I am fearless now. ”


 
 The first look of Shuddh Desi Romance with Parineeti Chopra and Sushant Singh Rajput is revealed.

The movie is directed by Maneesh Sharma and is slated for September 13 release. A statement from Yash Raj Films says that, “fresh and very real love story about the hair-raising minefield between love, attraction and commitment.”

Apart from Sushant and Parineeti, Vaani Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor feature in the movie. While Jaideep Sahni has penned the script and lyrics, Sachin-Jigar duo has composed the music.

 
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 Bollywood Actress Priyanka Chopra resumed her fitness training, 48 hours after her father Ashok Chopra passed away.

Priyanka Chopra is known for her professionalism and she has proved it again. The actress was apparently disturbed at his father funeral and prayer meet. But some source says that on Wednesday evening, Priyanka was back to work, resuming her training for her upcoming movie Mary Kom Biopic.

A source close to PC says, “Priyanka is going through the roughest phase in her life after her father passed away. She was extremely close to her dad. But her work comes first and on Wednesday evening, she was back at Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Juhu office to work out with Olympic trainer Dr Christy Halbert.”

Another source said that, “When Priyanka’s father was unwell, Bhansali told her that the shooting of the Mary Kom biopic can wait. Then, three days ago, they spoke and Priyanka expressed her desire to resume work. Bhansali once again told her that there was no hurry. But she said her dad would have wanted her to work, so she would like to do so and is ready to start shooting for the film. That’s when Bhansali agreed and locked June 17 as the day for the mahurat shot.”

Spokesperson of Bhansali confirmed that by saying, “The shoot will start on Monday (today). Priyanka is resuming work now, even though Mr Bhansali asked her to take her time.”


 
Cops get report on alleged abortion Suraj Pancholi will go to jail till June 27

Suraj Pancholi, charged with the abetment of actress Jiah Khan's suicide, has been sent to judicial custody and will go to jail till June 27, a Mumbai court ruled today.

The medical reports related to actress Jiah Khan's alleged abortion have been received from a hospital were the procedure was conducted, the police said here on Wednesday, June 12.

(Read: In letter, Jiah wrote: If I stay here, I will crave you)

"There have been no new developments so far. We have received the medical reports from the hospital where the foetus was aborted," said a police officer.

In court, Mr Pancholi's lawyer argued that the letter found after Ms Khan's death does not name his client.

Ms Khan's mother, Rabiya Amin Khan, alleges that the six-page letter written by the young actor proves that she was driven to suicide by a messy love affair. "The letter does not have a name, so who it is addressed to is something you can only ask Jiah. But because of the incidents in the past and what she told me, all of these things point out to Suraj Pancholi," she said to reporters on Monday (June 10, 2013).

 
 Jiah’s mother, Rabia Khan, states that she is getting calls from Bollywood celebrities to drop the charges agains Suraj Pancholi, who has been arrested for abetting Jiah Suicide.

Rabia also claims that she is shocked by this, rather than getting support for her daughter justice some big shots of Bollywood are asking her withdraw the complaint against Aditya Pancholi son. However she has insisted that she is adamant and will not withdraw the complaint against Suraj.

 
 Suraj, son of actor couple Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, was yesterday arrested after being booked under IPC Section 306 for allegedly abetting Jiah's suicide.

Seeking his custody, police told the court that they have recovered five love letters exchanged between Suraj and Jiah and they wanted to verify the contents.

Public Prosecutor A.K. Pacharane said that the CCTV footage of the hotel and house has been recovered and also added that there were serious allegations of threat, assault and rape against Suraj.

In the remand application the prosecution sector said that a distressed Jiah had aborted their baby and this aspect too needed to be probed.

Accepting the arguments, Magistrate remanded Suraj in police custody till June 13 rejecting his lawyer Zameer Khan’s contention saying that the Jiah note did not name Suraj and was not signed by her.

Defense counsel said that the note was found after three days after Jiah death and not immediately.

Zameer Khan also claimed that 21 year old Suraj could not have given any commitment to 25 year old Jiah during their short term relationship of just 6 to 8 months.

"Jiah was obsessive and possessive...it does not mean Suraj should be pinned," he said.

He also mentioned that the actress was a troubled child and was in depression for many years.

The defence told the court that statements of 23 witnesses have been recorded and gadgets of Suraj have already been impounded by police.


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