Salman Khan wants to spur brother Arbaaz's career

Salman Khan wants to spur brother Arbaaz's career


When was the last time you saw Arbaaz Khan in a leading role in a film. Can’t recall? Brother Salman Khan wants to change that.

Salman is apparently concerned about Arbaaz’s dwindling acting career and wants to give it the necessary push to bring his brother back into limelight.

So the actor has been in talks with good friend Boney Kapoor , in whose production Wanted Dead And Alive Salman is playing the leading role, to make a film for Arbaaz.

And Salman and Boney have reportedly decided to jointly produce a film that will have Arbaaz in the leading role. Other details like the director and the actress will be finalized before June this year.

Rumour also has it that Salman has decided to waive a part of his acting fee for ‘Wanted’ in return of Boney’s favour to re-launch Arbaaz. However, Kapoor says Salman is like a family to him and they don’t discuss money.

Arbaaz has not given a single superhit film till date. For the last three years he has been doing small roles in films like Hulchul , Malamaal Weekly , Bhagam Bhaag and Shootout At Lokhandwala . He was last seen in the short film ‘Matrimony’ in Sanjay Gupta’s Dus Kahaniyaan .

He is presently acting in Madhur Bhandarkar’s film Fashion which revolves mostly around female protagonists.

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Salman’s a conservative bhai!

Salman’s a conservative bhai!

Looking at the gorgeous Salman Khan one wouldn’t even think of him as a typical Indian protective brother! His Spiky hairdo, pierced ear lobe sporting a diamond stud, a lucky silver bracelet, Ed Hardy bling outfits, naughty demeanour... pretty much makes him the ‘cool & westernized’ guy of the Hindi film industry. (His yanky accent contributing immensely to this image too) However looks can be deceptive and so is the case with Salman!

Sallu and his Khan-daan who are known to lead a flamboyant lifestyle are not what they actually look like! We got talking with Salman’s younger sister Arpita just recently and she revealed the lesser known ‘protective’ side of Salman’s to us!

“I am currently studying Fashion designing in London. My family members are related to films in some or the other way but you will never see me in it as an actor. Salman bhai has warned me not to become one or even think about films. He resents the idea of me getting into films. He encourages me to take up fashion as a profession as Seema (Sohail’s wife), Alvira... are also into it”, said Arpita.

After considering Arpita’s statement it doesn’t seem hard to believe Sallu’s ‘alleged’ objection over Katrina’s short outfits, especially when she works with Akshay!

We at Indiatimes do not believe in rumours or hearsays but after getting to know about bhai’s conservative side from his laadli behen, we so agree that he is often misunderstood indeed!

Salman Khan takes off his shirt on a television show

Salman Khan takes off his shirt on a television show



It is not everyday that one gets to see Salman Khan at his humorous best. Salman made a grand entry on the sets Amul Star Voice of India Chhote Ustad. He swept the crowd as he stepped onto the stage with his hit song ‘Hai Rama Rama Ho’ from the film, Lucky. Once Salman gets into the groove then there’s no stopping him. He danced with the Chhote Ustad’s contestants, Aishwarya, Anvesha and Prakriti.

But the real treat was something totally unexpected. Salman on the request of his kid fans and audience removed his shirt in the true ‘Salman-i-shtyle’. He flexed his muscles and drove the audience wild. "We all, including the audience went crazy when he took off his shirt. This was the best episodic shoot I have ever experience; it was filled with fun", said the Chhote Ustad contestant, Aishwarya who has been a big fan of Salman Khan since her childhood.

Salman Khan’s daring act

Salman Khan’s daring act


Boney Kapoor’s Pokiri remake Wanted Dead or Alive is in buzz for several reasons. Its leading actor Salman Khan is working hard for to get into the character of a police officer. He has not just worked hard to get a six pack in twenty days for a song, but has also performed a deadly action stunt scene without a body double.

Interestingly Salman who plays a police officer will be seen in a complete Tapori look, who has some really interesting dialogues. He will be sporting his favourite look, half torn jeans and unbuttoned shirts.

According to a source it’s a scene where Salman who plays a police officer in the film has jumped from outside the terrace with a gun in hand. The scene was shot on a building terrace near Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Race Course where Salman poses as a goon to destroy a mafia gang.

Apparently Salman was told to use a body double by the stunt coordinator but when he did not listen to him, Prabhu Deva, director of the film tried to convince him. Salman who loves to get into the skin of the character decided to do it his own without a body double. “Prabhu Deva tried to convince Salman but on the other hand Khan convinced the director that he can perform on his own. Salman performed and the scene was okayed in the first take.”

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Music composer: Salim-Sulaiman

It’s the film which matters and appeals, not the director” - Salim Merchant

They composed the music for one of the biggest hits of 2007, Chak De India. The film’s title track went on to become the National Sports Anthem. This was followed by the melodious tracks of Madhuri’s comeback vehicle, Aaja Nachle. But now, Salim-Sulaiman get ready for their biggest challenge as they have been chosen by Aditya Chopra to compose the music for his next directorial venture, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. We spoke with Salim Merchant to know more about the film’s music.

Is it true that Aditya Chopra has signed you up to compose the music for his directorial film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi?
Yes, that is very true. We (Salim-Sulaiman) are composing the music for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. We are very excited about the project, and hope to do our best.

From the title, it seems that the film is romantic. What is the brief given to you for the film?
You know how a Yash Raj Film works; they love to keep it in wraps until its time to finally let it out. Although I know the story, I can barely tell you anything. Once ready, they will announce the film on a very grand scale.

Aditya Chopra is returning back to direction after a span of nearly eight yrs. His past films had record-breaking music. Don’t you think, there’s major responsibility on your shoulders?
Well, we work for the film, there’s nothing big or small. It’s the film, which matters and appeals, not the director. We would have been excited and anxious about the music otherwise also. But I must agree, Aditya is a very good director and it would be a great experience working with him. We will try to do our best with the music for the film.

Jatin-Lalit have been Aditya’s favorite in the past. What is your opinion on their compositions?
Their compositions have been great. They have been in this field for a very long time and successfully given some amazing hits. And times are changing; we cannot call ourselves successful considering we have just begun.

Will you also be doing the background score?
We had begun our career with background scores and we would never give up that at any point of time. Yes of course, we are doing the background score. And when you talk of that, it is a big responsibility, we have just begun getting in compositions and have a long way to go. We have been very fortunate that our songs have been appreciated.

What kind of response did you get for Chak De India and Aaja Nachle?
Well, that I should ask you; I do not want to praise ourselves. It does not make any sense like that. Nevertheless, yaah, it feels great when the song was taken as the national sports anthem but I must add that it was the film that made it like that. The film was a hit and that is why the song was loved so much.

Since the award season has begun, do you expect trophies coming your way this year?
We do not expect anything, because that’s not the intention with which we make music. Our prime motive is to make music for the film and then the audience. But I must agree that all these awards work as a morale booster and do a great job of encouraging us. But the ultimate pleasure is when it works for the film.

So what was the biggest compliment you received for your songs?
Well, the Chak De song becoming the sports anthem itself is a big compliment but what really touched our hearts is when music lovers like A.R. Rahman and Shankar Mahadevan praised our work. They complimented our song, ‘Yeh Honsla’ from Dor and ‘Maula Mere’ from Chak De India and said that it was a very different song. And when Zakir Husain, who is like my guru, praises our music, it’s a different feeling altogether. There’s no bigger compliment than that.

When Salman Khan helped save a life

When Salman Khan helped save a life



He may be in the news for all the wrong reasons but very few are privileged to see the benevolent side of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan .

Recently, Salman was shooting in Karjat for the remake of Pokkiri which is being directed by Prabhu Deva .

On one occasion, they had gone to a very select location, where while the shot was being canned, they were surprised to see a little girl standing at a distance watching them shoot. Salman got curious and summoned the girl.

After chatting up with her, Salman came to know that she was ailing from a disease, which needed surgery.

Salman without a second thought, asked the child to fetch her parents.

When they arrived and much to their surprise, Salman donated Rs. 25000 to them so that the girl could be operated upon.

Some time back, two Bandra boys had met with an accident in front of his house in the wee hours of the morning.

Salman was returning from shooting and saw the mangled heap of the car, with both boys bleeding to death.

Salman saved their lives by rushing them to the hospital.

So there is indeed a soft heart beneath that tough exterior.

Katrina Kaif looks beyond Salman Khan

Katrina Kaif looks beyond Salman Khan





A gorgeous smile blessed with a natural pout, fluttering eye-lashes, glowing wavy locks and a sparkling complexion... Katrina Kaif is indeed a stunner and who can be better than this sedate beauty to unveil an equally beautiful TV! Renuka Vyavahare cornered Katrina at an event and chatted up the star on Salman, forthcoming films and her fascination for TV!

You’ve been named as the ‘ninth wonder of the world’ by these event organizers!
I am overwhelmed and honoured. Feels great. Besides I feel special as I have been chosen to launch a one of its kind diamond studded TV which has been going all over the globe and is currently in India! I wish they gift me one too!

Since you’ve launched a tv, any plans of working in television serials?
I have never seen tv as a small medium. In fact I love watching TV reality shows like Nach Baliye, Indian Idol, Sa Re Ga Ma... to name a few. I like the way these reality shows encourage talent and give them a platform to perform and prove themselves. I don’t watch saas bahu serials though (laughs).

So, if given an opportunity, would you act in tv serials?
Why not?

Are Salman and Akshay becoming your must haves in films?
I have worked with Govinda too (smiles). I am open to working with other actors as well. There is no such issue.

You are just back from the shoot of Ghai’s Yuvraj?
We have just finished shooting for the first schedule of the film which was for about 20 days in Austria. It’s a great experience to work with a legend like Subhash Ghai, it’s also my 4th film with Anil Kapoor and first with Zayed.

So what are your future plans?
Hmmm... I’d like to see TV and retire from doing films! (laughs)

Salman’s sixer in six weeks

Salman’s sixer in six weeks



Salman Khan who plays a rugged police officer in Boney Kapoor’s Wanted Dead Or Alive had to shed weight to get the much-in-demand six-packs for a climax scene. Wanted Dead Or Alive is a Hindi remake of Prabhudeva’s Pokkiri

A source close to the actor says “Salman has a near perfect body but when the director Prabhu Deva, suggested him to get a six pack abs for a specific climax scene, he decided to work hard towards it.”

It is believed that Salman managed to impress his director in just six weeks. “Salman is very dedicated towards workouts. In fact he gave up alcohol first to get into shape and worked hard in his gym to get the perfect six pack look as required for the scene.” adds the source.

Our source adds that director Prabhudava was extremely happy with the result. He appreciated Salman’s effort and shot the scene in which the actor goes shirtless and flaunts his six-pack. The shoot took place at Mumbai’s Mukesh Mills. Wanted Dead Or Alive also stars Ayesha Takia and Vinod Khanna in pivotal roles.

Katrina Kaif in 'Blue'

Katrina Kaif in 'Blue'


Gorgeous Katrina Kaif seems to have made a place in the wishlists of many filmmakers.

The constantly rising actress has now signed a new film titled Blue . The film already stars Akshay Kumar and Lara Dutta .



Reportedly, Priyanka Chopra was first considered for the role of the film’s second heroine. However, the actress apparently did not want to start a fresh round of rumours linking her with Akshay. So she thought it better not to do this film with Akki.

Consequently, the production house Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision approached Katrina Kaif for the role.

Katrina and Akshay, who are already one of the hottest jodis in Bollywood, will be working together for the fifth time.

Apart from Katrina, Sunil Shetty has also been signed for the film.

‘Blue’ is likely to go on the floors in the second half of 2008. The film is rumored to have a whopping budget of Rs. 100 crore. The movie will be directed by a foreign ad filmmaker named Tony.

Is Salman marrying this year?

Is Salman marrying this year?


That’s the strong buzz doing the rounds. Apparently before the year ends, Sallu miyan will get married to his sweetheart Katrina Kaif.

Finally, he has complied to the pleas and demands and made an earnest promise to his family, especially his mother Salma and dad Salim, that he is willing to sacrifice his bachelorhood at the alter this year.

If the insider informed us right, Salman’s parents have made a final peremptory plea to the actor saying they want to see him happily married with kids. And man! Sallu acceded without much fuss.

Marriage and Salman have always seemed poles apart so it won’t be a surprise if he changes his mind again, some say. “He promised his parents that he will marry this year. Hope he doesn’t change his mind. Knowing him, anything is possible,” says the source.

Even if it is a good news for his well-wishers, it certainly isn’t going to go down well with his female admirers. And why not? With one of the good-looking bachelors in Bollywood giving up his bachelorhood, it’s certainly going to be a disappointment for the girls!

Bollywood News : Bollywood box-office report of the week

The new releases of the coming week include Samir Karnik's shoestring budget, Bobby Deol starrer, the unconventional NANHE JAISALMER and Narendra Bajaj's, Ananth Mahadevan directed Tusshar, Shreyas and Udita starrer, AGGAR. While NANHE JAISALMER will try to entice the multiplex audience with its unusual theme, AGGAR will bank on action and suspense angle. None of the two are expected to set the box-office on fire, more so due to the month of 'ramzaan', which begins this week.

Bollywood box-office report of the week

Salman Khan: Bollywood star gets bail in poaching case

An Indian court on Friday granted bail to top Bollywood actor Salman Khan pending his appeal against a conviction for poaching protected wildlife, paving the way for his release from prison.

The 41-year-old star was sent to jail last week after a court threw out an appeal by the actor against his conviction, under which has to serve a five-year prison term.

"The court has accepted his bail plea," Khan's lawyer told reporters in western Jodhpur city


Bollywood star gets bail in poaching case

Salman Khan: finally gets bail…

Salman Khan was granted bail nearly a week after he was sent to jail in connection with the Chinkara poaching case.

The court, while hearing the revision petition along with bail application filed by the actor, ordered his release on a security of Rs 1 lakh and a bond of Rs 50,000.

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Salman Khan: Shuttles Between Jail and Bail

Having suggested that, the sympathy these stars evoke is unavoidable and often understandable. It’s not about the educated or uneducated masses who can’t understand what’s ‘right’ or ‘wrong’. It’s simply that these stars are more visible than the victims, and end up getting more publicity. Unfortunately, the law isn’t always well equipped to make the right decision, which doesn’t give the common man a lot of affection for it, so it’s the stars’ words against the others. Besides, there are two sides to every coin: while the likes of Khan and Dutt might use their influence to get out of a tight spot, they also invite extra wrath from the judicial system who love to present ‘brand India’ to the world, the ‘democracy’ where everyone gets equal justice - as Chacko puts it, ‘My India sees all her citizens as the same’.

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Bollywood: FREE SALMAN, SANJAY NOW

THEY may be taking turns going in and out of jail, but Bollywood 'bad boys' Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt have no shortage of supporters.

There have been several online petitions set up by their fans to protest their prison sentences. Sanjay, 48, has three petitions - two on www. petitiononline.com and one on www.ipetitions.com - set up for him.

Salman, 41, has a petition site titled Support Salman Khan at www.gopetition.com.


FREE SALMAN, SANJAY NOW

Salman Khan: Bollywood actor released from jail in poaching case

A court in Jodhpur released popular Bollywood actor Salman Khan on bail Friday in a poaching case, his lawyer said.

He had been held at the Jodhpur Central Jail since his arrest last Saturday, said his lawyer, Dipesh Mehta. Khan, who has played many macho roles in Hindi-language films, was expected to fly home to Mumbai on Friday night.

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Indian film star Khan gets bail in poaching case

An Indian court freed Bollywood star Salman Khan on bail on Friday almost a week after he was arrested and jailed for shooting an endangered gazelle during hunting trips nearly a decade ago.

He walked free on Friday evening, wearing a blue-grey baseball cap, a white shirt and jeans. A crowd of policemen escorted him to a black sports utility vehicle waiting outside the jail. Further away, hundreds of fans cheered for their idol.


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Salman Khand Bollywood: Katrina comfort for Salman

He's been smoking plenty of cigarettes, chewing gum, doing push-ups, and surprise, surprise, even reading a book on practical spirituality: Meher Baba's 'God Speaks'. But the real comforting moment for Jodhpur Central Jail's most famous inmate came when girlfriend Katrina Kaif, dressed in a solemn white chikan kurta and jeans, came to meet him along with his brother Arbaaz Khan and sister Alvira on Sunday afternoon.

Katrina comfort for Salman

Salman Khan Bollywood: Katrina visits Salman in jail

Film actor Salman Khan, jailed on Saturday for poaching an antelope nine years ago, was visited by his kin and a friend at the Jodhpur Central Jail on Sunday.

Salman met his brother Arbaaz Khan, sister Alvira and friend and actor Katrina Kaif between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Katrina visits Salman in jail