Sonali Bendre to comeback with ‘Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai 2′

Actress Sonali Bendre is set for her comeback with Ekta Kapoor’s “Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2″, and says she is so comfortable with the team that she feels as though she’s returning home.
“It’s a great role. With the film it feels like I’m coming home since Shobha Kapoor has been (my husband) Goldie’s very close family friend,” Sonali, married to filmmaker Goldie Behl, said in a press statement.
“Additionally, Ekta is a creative genius and has an amazing story sense, so I trust her judgment on this. I’ve also worked with Milan (Luthria) before. So it’s a very comfortable space,” she added.
“Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2″ is a sequel to the 2010 film “Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai” (OUTIM).
Sonali was last seen in a guest appearance in 2003 film “Kal Ho Naa Ho”.
A special role has been chalked out for her comeback by Luthria.
“I’m thrilled to add another twist to the casting of ‘OUATIM 2′. Sonali is not only gorgeous to look at and a terrific actress, but suits the role to the””. My crew and I are super excited to offer her this platform,” said the director, who scored brownie points with “The Dirty Picture”.
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Deepika-Emraan in Dharma-Balaji film…

Deepika Padukone is on a roll. After Bebo rejecting Ekta Kapoor – Karan Johar’s film, it is heard that Deepy has taken Kareena’s place and will be seen opposite Emraan Hashmi.
It is heard that Kareena said no to Ekta-Karan because she wasn’t comfortable working with Hashmi. However, Deepika, who is known to explore the Bollywood industry, has no problem working with Emraan.
A source close to the Balaji- Dharma project revealed, “It is strange Kareena was not happy with her role. She also told Ekta and Karan that her wedding would be around the same time they wanted to start shooting for the film. It’s a heroine-oriented film and Emraan is not the mainstay of the project. Deepika was so excited about her role that she agreed to it a couple of days before boarding the flight to Turkey, where she is currently shooting for Race 2.”
If sources are to be believed, it is said that after giving ample thought, Kareena decided to return to the project.  “It would have been unethical to show Deepika the door then. Moreover, they were unanimous in their opinion that Deepika could pull off the role as efficiently as Kareena would have,” added the source.
“The film is an urban take on love – it is quirky, edgy and dramatic,” says an insider.
The film will go on floors by end of this year.

Ekta Kapoor and Vidya Balan on the Cover of Verve India – June 2012

Ekta Kapoor to sue 'The Dirty Picture' Filmmakers

Bollywood film producer Ekta Kapoor is all set to sue the filmmaker’s of the "The Dirty Picture" to protect the copyright of the movie. At the same time, the lead actress of the movie Vidya Balan is ready to collect her first National Award for the same film.
 Talking to the media people here in Mumbai, Kapoor said that the Kannada, Bengali and Tamil remakes of the film that were recently announced are illegal.
 Delhi based newspaper Mail Today quoted Tanuj Garg, CEO, Balaji Motion Pictures as saying: “Anybody trying to pass off their movie as a remake of The Dirty Picture is doing so unfairly and to derive monetary advantage by piggy-backing on a title that we own. Necessary legal action will be taken.”
 Earlier, DesPardes.com reported that Bollywood item girl Rakhi Sawant will be playing the role of Silk Smitha in the Bengali remake. At the same time, Pakistani actress Veena Malik is slated to essay the role of Silk in the Kannad version of the movie.
 The Bangla film is being directed by Shatabdi Roy and produced by Tapas Pal, who are Tollywood stars of the eighties and now represent the TMC as MPs.
 The Mail Today noted that legally, the copyright of The Dirty Picture is still with Balaji and none of these filmmakers have apparently approached the production house to purchase remake rights.

Sunny Leone bags RAGINI MMS 2

RAGINI MMS, which was one of the most talked about sleeper hits of 2011, has just gotten bigger and bolder.

Sunny Leone seems to be cementing her position in Bollywood, as Ekta Kapoor's Alt Entertainment, which recently produced THE DIRTY PICTURE, has signed her for the sequel of this keenly awaited thrill-and-steam fest.The LA-based adult star will commence shooting for RAGINI MMS 2 this year after completing Pooja Bhatt's JISM 2.

Ekta Kapoor gets John-Bips together!

It’s been almost a year that Bipasha Basu and John Abraham have parted ways. Well, thorough professionals that they are, the ex couple are now back together in Ekta Kapoor’s film.

 If sources are to be believed, “Ekta Kapoor has managed a coup for her next production Shootout at Wadala, which is currently on floors. John is her leading man, while Kangana Ranaut stars opposite him. Bipasha is the latest addition to the film, and she will have one scene in the film which leads to an item song.”

 Ekta Kapoor confirms the news too. “Aap ko pata chal gaya!” However, she refused to comment any further. The source adds, “Whether John and Bips will have any scenes together is still being kept a secret, but the fact that they are ready to be in the same movie is a new beginning.”

 The couple split in 2010.

Celebs at Hindustan Times Brunch Dialogues event

Femina Awards 2012 Red Carpet Pics

Priyanka Chopra, Ekta Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, Dipannita Sharma, Yuvika Chaudhary, Sophie Chaudhary, Sonam Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, Anjana Sukhani

John, Kangana, Tusshar at SHOOTOUT AT WADALA launch bash

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Star-studded Balaji award's gala

Bipasha basu

Ekta Kapoor

Parineeta Chopra

Sunny Leone and Dina Morea

Neelam Kothari

Sarah-Jane Dias

Priyanka Chopra

Zareen Khan

Vidya balan

Jiah Khan

Kalki Koechlin

Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut

Shazahn Padamsee

Goldie Behl and Sonali Bendre