Akshay Kumar’s sweaty photo-shoot for Dabboo Ratnani

Mumbai, Jan 06: Looks like Akshay doesn’t have to try too hard to sweat out his perfect fighter looks. In a recent photo-shoot for Dabboo Ratnani’s 2009 Calendar, the actor emptied jars of water to get that perfect ‘sweaty’ look. In the calendar Akki will be sporting a torn white T-shirt matched with a faded denim jeans and sporty eye gear. Akki has tried hard to bring out his aggressive look and hardly allowed a hint of smile throughout the shoot. The veteran khiladi had his own share of suggestions for every click he posed for and Dabboo was all ears. As always, the camera maestro, known for his perfect pictures and indomitable calendar exhibits, impressively managed to bring out the perfect macho look for Akki. Although he did seem to have a tough calling making space for Akki’s opinions, too, lest the frowns got too convincing for the shoot!
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Akshay’s turn to shine at the box office

Mumbai: SRK has proved it. Aamir has, well, taken a big leap. It's Akki's turn now. with ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ and ‘Ghajini’ setting new records at the box-office and emerging true saviours for the strife-torn industry, all eyes are on the next-in-line biggie, ‘Chandni Chowk To China’.
This film is more crucial for all those associated with it. Nikhil Advani made a tremendous debut with ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’, but slipped with ‘Salaam-E-Ishq’. He has to fire the salvo with ‘Chandni Chowk To China’. Hollywood giant Warner Bros., associated with this film in the capacity of its presenters, need to spread their wings in India and if ‘Chandni Chowk To China’ works -- this being their first biggie in Hindi -- the studio would get the confidence to go all out and try their luck in Bollywood.
Most importantly, ‘Chandni Chowk To China’ is an acid test for Akshay Kumar, whose status is at par with SRK and Aamir. While SRK and Aamir's latest movies are thrashing all previous records at the ticket window, one expects Akki to follow suit. Will ‘Chandni Chowk To China’ supersede these two films?

The Biggest Bollywood Films to Look for in 2009

As the year that was 2008 comes to a close and we all reflect back on the year that was we thought we'd take a glimpse into the future to bring you the biggest films to look forward to in '09!
'Kambakht Ishq': This film has been buzzed about ever since it hit the floors! Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor star in this movie that has been shot in locales such as Los Angeles and Italy. Plus let's not forget the addition of Hollywood actors Denise Richards, Sylvester Stallone and Brandon Routh. Sounds like this film might take Akki's spot in B-Town one notch higher.
'Billo Barber': The film's producer and star is Shahrukh Khan (enough said!) and also stars Irrfan Khan and Lara Dutta. It's a remake of a Malayalam film and it also will feature guest appearances by Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor. The film garners attention purely based on SRK.
'London Dreams': Salman Khan's films may not have done too well in 2008, but we're pinning our hopes on the film based on a rock band and their friendships. The film also stars Ajay Devgun and 'Ghajini' beauty, Asin.
'Veer': Another one of Salman Khan's films, but this time around Sallu's written the script! The film is supposed to be a take on Hollywood's 'Gladiator' and also stars British beauty Lisa Lasarus. Beefcake Sallu as a gladiator? Yeah, that sounds about right!
'Naagin' - the Snake Woman': It's Mallika Sherawat's next attempt in Hollywood. The film stars Mallika in a non-speaking role, as a, you guessed it, snake woman. The film is directed by Jennifer Lynch and also stars Irrfan Khan.
'My Name is Khan': For the first time since 2001's 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' audiences will get to witness the magical pairing of Shahrukh Khan and Kajol! Not to mention the fact the guy to finally get the two together again is super producer and director for the film, Karan Johar! The film is based on a real life couple living in Los Angeles and stars SRK as a man with a mild case of autism.
These are just a few films that are already on radar, there promises to be a whole lot more as time goes on. Here's to a successful 2009!

Aamir Khan Press Conference at Barbarian Gym

It was a crowded affair filled with cameramen and reporters trying to get a glimpse of ‘Ghajini’ actor as he gave a press conference at Barbarian Gym. At the gym Khan smiled for pictures and answered questions. The gym, which has several locations in India including Mumbai, New Delhi, and Nagpur, was started by Aamir Khan’s trainer Satyajit Chourasia (better known as Satya) and his brother Devashish. The two brothers have been professional trainers and have worked with many actors, including , Ritesh Deshmukh, and . ‘Ghajini’ whose storyline has been compared to the Christopher Nolan film 'Memento' is due out on Christmas.

Aamir Khan who is normally a mere 176 pounds, dropped approximately twenty pounds and bulked up revealing an six pack. The work he put in to achieve the amazing results are probably not what the average person would be willing to endure. Satyajit Chourasia spent months just creating Aamir Khan’s regiment. The actor who was finishing up the award winning film ‘Taare Zameen Par’ went right to work to create what he calls “the world’s greatest body”. Aamir Khan told the media that there were many times when he felt like giving up, undergoing excruciating pain to look the way he does, but he persevered and achieved his goals.
 
Aamir Khan started working out in his garage and then at the advice of Satyajit Chourasia, expanded his workout space and spent over a year training every day and bulked up. The hard work and determination Aamir put in has paid off as many are astonished by his new look and of course want to know all of his secrets. Aamir Khan’s strict diet which didn’t allow the actor to eat rice or sugar along with his workout regime is something that many wouldn’t willingly undertake. Still the work paid off and everyone can enjoy the results in the ‘Ghajni.’

Kajol and SRK Return?

We've all been waiting with baited breath and now we can finally confirm Kajol and Shahrukh will be appearing in the lead romantic roles in Karan Johar's next film, 'My Name is Khan'! Kajol had already refused a bunch of films with SRK after their last movie, 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham,' due to travel, but this time around Kajol's okay with it since her daughter is a little older now.


The flick will be partly shot in California and the first half is based on a true story, but not the second half... after all this is B-Town we're talking about, they have to throw in some drama! We'll keep you posted on the details!
Don't forget to tune into the Bollywood Bar Stewards show for more B-Town fun.

Devgan dons action-hero mantle with Sanjay Dutt again!

Mumbai, Dec 28: Ajay Devgan, the action hero of yore, has decided to excavate that image again. He has also decided to do it with adequate company. The original muscle-man of Bollywood Sanjay Dutt is to complement him in an upcoming action-comedy movie. Devgan is producing this action-comedy after the success of romantic ‘U Me aur Hum’ in 2006. The flick in question is to roll out in March next year. Rohit Shetty, long-time friend and veteran of Bollywood, is to direct the movie. Fardeen Khan will also make a much-due appearance through this flick. Rohit said about the flick, “I'm putting together a far more sensible and far less slapstick comedy for Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgan.
 The project was finalised in two weeks. The script was ready for a while and when I narrated it to Ajay, he immediately wanted to produce it. He met Sanjay, who also liked the film.” Devgan was eager to handle the production and action-comedy session with long-time friend Rohit. “Rohit and I go back 17 years. He was an assistant on my first film ‘Phool Aur Kaante’,” he said while talking to a news daily. Talking further about the flick, Rohit added, "I want to cast Sanjay and Ajay in an action-comedy. I've always been a fan of Hrishida's comedies. So when I wrote this script, it was meant to provide a maturer flavour of laughter. In ‘Golmaal’, I could get away with a lot of slapstick humour. But when I'm directing Dutt and Devgan, audiences expect a lot less buffoonery." For more spicy gossip, lifestyle news, latest pics & videos and more entertainment stories, log on to Spicezee.com 
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Bollywood round up 2008

2008 has ended with the positive verdict of GHAJINI & being declared as one big hit, let's get nostalgic and have a quick round up on the things that kept Bollywood on toes through the year.
HITS AND MISSES OF BOLLYWOOD

The hits & misses of Bollywood: As we all know 2008 was a mixed bag of surprises. Many highly anticipated films, which were expected to create maximum noise at Box-office, fared badly.
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