Since the director of the film is also a first timer, Nikhil has been personally involved in assembling a worthy technical crew for the film. So much so that many corporate honchos are now taking note and talking of how Tamanchey is being shot with precise planning and looking like an A-List film despite a modest budget.

The film boasts of a visual director from Hollywood. A visual director is a principal technician in Hollywood films, but it is the first time such a technician has been appointed for a Hindi film.

In addition to the camera crew - also from Hollywood - the film has a choreographer who is leaving no stone unturned to make the songs look visually appealing. Sources say Tamanchey, which is an intense love story set against the backdrop of crime, has Nikhil playing a character loosely inspired by gagnster Abu Salem.

The producers vehemently deny any such inspiration or association though. Nikhil was last seen in Shor In Ihe City, and seeems like he's back in the solo lead bracket post its success (less)

Speaking to Access Hollywood he said: "[Selma Blair] is a strong frontrunner. She's a very special lady and is as pretty as the day is long and has never really had the opportunity to do something where she can shine, because off camera she's hilarious.

I think she's one of the prettiest women in Hollywood." Off-screen Charlie admitted his ideal woman is former wife Denise Richards, and says he regrets their split in 2005.

Speaking about a recent holiday to Mexico with Denise, their kids Sam, seven, and Lola, six and her adopted daughter Eloise, seven months - he said: "It was fabulous. It was one of those trips that re-established what should have been in place a long time ago.

But things happen when they're supposed to. I came home with like a whole new family.

"She's really fabulous, best mom in the world. I'm like, 'Why did I leave her?' Oh right, she left me!" Tweet (less)

And not just when it comes to his films. The filmmaker, who considers the Hindi cinema industry to be one big happy family has decided to direct the sangeet ceremony for Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza's wedding to be held on February 1, at a suburban five star.

Karan, who coordinated the entire sangeet ceremony for the big Bachchan wedding between Abhi-Ash in April 2007, will be the mastermind behind the acts for Riteish and Genelia's sangeet ceremony. And Mumbai Mirror got the lowdown on of the KJo directed evening.

TAILOR MADE EVENING For Karan, as we know from his films, clothes are very important. He highlighted and made the 'metrosexual man' popular in Bollywood with Saif Ali Khan's wardrobe in Kal Ho Naa Ho.

And thus, the filmmaker, who is known to have a keen eye for fashion has taken the big responsibility of designing Riteish's clothes, revealed a friend of the groom-to-be. "KJo is very busy with his upcoming releases Agneepath and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu.

However, he is leaving no stone unturned to co-ordinate everything for the sangeet. In fact, he even made it a point to attend the pre-wedding bash held by Fardeen Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala on Tuesday night," added the friend.

BRO-MANTIC DANCING Riteish's brother Dheeraj has also decided to put up an act for the ceremony. Joining him in the act will be his wife Honey and brother-in-law Jaccky Bhagnani.

"In fact the rehearsals for the dance acts are being conducted in Jackky's house regularly," revealed Riteish's friend. AN ACT OF FRIENDSHIP If brothers can dance, so can the friends.

Riteish's good friend Fardeen and Zayed Khan have thus decided to put up an act as well. "Genelia's school friends have been practicing their dance as well.

They also have planned a rather entertaining sequence," revealed the friend. For the pre wedding party hosted by Sajid Nadiadwala and Fardeen Khan for Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza, friends from Bollywood came down to wish the bride and groom-to-be.

Karan Johar was seen playing the DJ and Boman Irani too did his part by delivering a rather fun speech. Interestingly, Sajid Khan came sans his girlfriend Jacqueline Fernandes, who had reportedly had a fallout with Riteish earlier (less)

Mumbai Mirror has learnt that the director recently met Rajini in Chennai with a story idea. According to a friend of Jagannath, the superstar, who has been busy with his daughter Soundarya's film, has agreed to come on-board the project.

The source told us, "Rajinikanth was excited by the idea of coming together with Big B again. He feels Puri, is the right person to pull off this casting coup.

" Puri, who has already worked with Big B in Buddah Hoga Tera Baap, confirmed the story and said, "Yes, I met Rajini Sir in Chennai. I've wanted to work with him for the longest time.

So far I hadn't dared to approach him because I could not think of a role that would do him justice. It's been my life-long dream to direct Amitji and Rajini Sir.

" On handling such a star cast, he added, "It's a challenge that I would like to take on. Let's see how it goes.

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.Ya Jaane Na", but he is now well pumped up thanks to his love for working out.

"I like being fit, I like doing weights. I like looking and feeling good.

It's a stress-buster, it de-stresses me completely. After a hard days' work, there is nothing like a good workout," the 25-year-old actor said here at the launch of Gold's Gym.

The actor, who will soon be seen in Gautham Menon's "Ek Tha Deewana", believes girls motivate boys to be conscious about looks. "Girls are the ones who inspire boys to look good.

If a nice girl comes and you are looking like a dud, it won't look good. They inspire you.

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if a beautiful woman walks by, you would want to impress her," said Prateik. Prateik's forthcoming film " Ek Deewana Tha " features British model Amy Jackson opposite him.

It will hit theatres Feb 17 (less)

It was long due and I am glad that the government of India is conferring the title to him," Hema told IANS. "He has worked with the best of actors, directors and technicians in his career.

I doubt any other actor can boast of such extensive and successful career in Bollywood. Dharamji is very shy so he doesn't speak much about himself," she added.

The actress married Bollywood's original 'He Man' in 1980 and the couple has two daughters -- Esha and Ahana. "I keep telling him that he must act in more films.

I feel happy when his work gets appreciated. Such kind of national honour is always appreciated," she said.

Dharmendra, 76, is known for films like "Bandini", "Satyakam", "Sholay", "Chupke Chupke" and "Seeta Aur Geeta". He was recently seen in movies like "Yamla Pagla Deewana" and "Tell Me O Kkhuda".

He has been chosen for the prestigious honour along with actress Shabana Azmi and filmmaker Mira Nair in the art-cinema category (less)

Her actor-filmmaker brother Farhan took home the best supporting actor award for the movie too. The best supporting actress award went to Priyanka Chopra's cousin Parineeti, for her portrayal of a bubbly, rich, spoilt Delhi girl in "Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl".

The act also bagged the best debutant (female) award for her. The best debutant (male) honour went to southern actor Rana Daggubati for his first Bollywood project "Dum Maro Dum".

The best choreography trophy was picked by Bosco-Caesar for the peppy title track of "Desi Boyz". Irshad Kamil picked the best lyrics award for "Naadaan parindey" from the film "Rockstar", while the best music award went to Oscar winning composer A.

R.Rahman for the same film.

Mohit Chauhan, who became the voice of Ranbir's character in "Rockstar" walked away with the best singer (male) award for the cult song "Sadda haq". Among the females, Shreya Ghoshal took the honour for her rendition of romantic number "Teri meri" from the movie "Bodyguard".

A special award was bestowed upon megastar Amitabh Bachchan for the last season of "Kaun Banega Crorepati", which proved to be a worthy platform for the common man. The Apsara Awards, organised by the Film and Television Producers Guild of India in association with Wizcraft International Entertainment and channel Colors, was hosted by witty filmmakers Farah Khan and Karan Johar .

It had a line-up of entertaining acts. A highlight was the kickstarting of the celebrations of 100 years of Indian cinema .

As a special segment of the celebrations, the awards night hosted a special tribute dedicated to the cinema legends and their glorious years in Bollywood. Veteran stars like Rajesh Khanna, Zeenat Aman and Jaya Bachchan came upon the stage for it.

Other performances were a hit too. "Band Baaja Baaraat" actress Anushka Sharma took to the stage to groove with popular telly actors Nandish Sandhu, Sushant Singh Rajput and Shabbir Ahluwalia on songs like "Dum dum", "Thag le" and "Jazba" respectively.

Soon-to-be married couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza also set the stage on fire with their crackling chemistry as they brought their real-life love story alive on stage while performing at the award function at the Yash Raj Studios. They emulated the story of their eight-year-old romantic journey.

Kareena Kapoor staged a sizzling performance, wherein she took a cue from sirens of the southern film industry and performed on a medley of south Indian hits such as "Nakka mukka", recently heard in the Hindi film "The Dirty Picture". She also grooved to "Ringa ringa" from the film "Arya 2", as well as the chartbuster "Kolaveri di".

Actress Ameesha Patel also entertained the audience by dancing to recent hit item numbers like "Chikni chameli", "Ooh la la" and "Madhubala" from Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. Bollywood badshah Shah Rukh Khan gave the show a befitting grand finale act.

Styled around recent hit "Don 2: The King Is Back", the performance saw the superstar in the avatar of a gangster (less)

While Dhoni's men fulfilled their mission, she did not make good her promise, citing threats from right-wing organisations. Now with the Indian cricket team turning out one dismal performance after another in Australia, Ms Pandey has no time for Team India.

This time, the Mumbai-based model and reality TV star has aimed for the high corridors of power welcoming the freshest on Twitter - the official @PMOIndia account for the Prime Minister's Office. The PMO had sent out its first tweet on Monday.

"#iHeard that @PMOIndia is on Twitter. Does he knows (sic) that @iPoonamPandey is on Twitter too.

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so a welcoming pic'" she tweeted Tuesday evening, attaching a picture of her in a white bikini with it. Even after getting over 50 retweets, Pandey was nowhere close to done.

She followed it up with another tweet later last afternoon with a picture of her in a dress holding a small flag of India. "#RepublicDayPIC Tweethearts!! Sharing a (sic) old pic.

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2 years back! Perfect welcome @PMOIndia". The response, a mixture of mild amusement and light-hearted encouragement, also had those with a funny bone complaining of her being overdressed in the pictures (less)