I would like to produce small films: Salman Khan

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has no immediate plans to follow his brothers Arbaaz and Sohail into production. But says he would love to invest in "small and entertaining" films if he does. Asked about his plans on film production, Salman told IANS: "No. But if I do I would like to do simple, small and entertaining films."

Dressed in a black shirt and blue jeans, the actor was at the Kingdom of Dreams complex in the suburb of Gurgaon adjoining the national capital to launch the IIFA Buzz Café in Culture Gully and promote his new film Dabangg Monday.

He was accompanied by co-star Sonakshi Sinha and brother Arbaaz.

Also present at the launch of IIFA Buzz Café were actor Hussain Kuwajerwala and actress Kashmeera Irani, who are a part of Bollywood musical Zangoora, to be staged at Nautanki Mahal September 17 in the Kingdom of Dreams.

Dabangg, which is Arbaaz's first movie as a producer, has been directed by debutant Abhinav Kashyap, the younger brother of acclaimed director Anurag Kashyap. It is slated for release Sep 10.

The film is set in a small Uttar Pradesh town and has Salman in the role of a policeman. It is also the launch vehicle for Sonakshi, the daughter of veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha.

Archie Panjabi is leading British star at the Emmys

The 38-year-old actress was honoured for her role in legal series The Good Wife, in which she plays a misanthropic in-house private investigator at a law firm.

As well as Miss Hendricks, 35, she edged out Christine Baranski, her co-star in The Good Wife, and Elisabeth Moss of Mad Men.

Miss Panjabi previously had roles in films including Bend It Like Beckham, East is East, and The Constant Gardener.

There was disapointment for other British stars at the lavish ceremony at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Hugh Laurie missed out yet again on an Emmy. The comedian turned actor has now been nominated five times for his role as a grumpy, drug addicted doctor in House.

But he went home empty handed as Bryan Cranston took the title of outstanding actor in a drama for his performance in Breaking Bad.

Michael Sheen, Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench were among the other high profile British nominees who failed to win a gong.

Sheen had been nominated for best actor in a miniseries or TV movie for The Special Relationship, a film in which he reprised his role as Tony Blair.

He lost out to Al Pacino, who won for You Don't Know Jack, in which he played the controversial euthanasia advocate Jack Kevorkian. Sir Ian missed out in the same category.

Dame Judi, and Dame Maggie Smith, both lost out in the category of best actress in a miniseries or TV movie. The award went to Claire Danes for her performance in Temple Grandin.

Jessica Alba set for Spy Kids 4

Hollywood beauty Jessica Alba and filmmaker Robert Rodriguez are to team up for a third time, for the fourth Spy Kids movie. Alba has worked with Rodriguez in Sin City and Machete. She is set to star in the latest installment in the franchise that takes a different approach, now that the original child stars, Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara – are in their 20s.

The 29-year-old beauty will play a mother who comes out of spy retirement to train her kids in the art of espionage in Spy Kids 4: All The Time in the World, Contactmusic reported.

The film will also feature Spy Kids regulars Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino.
Alba will next be seen on the big screen in the comedy Little Fockers, starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Robert De Niro.

Kat sheds tears over break-up mess

Katrina Kaif broke down into tears after media quizzed her over her break-up with Salman Khan. Usually discreet and guarded about her relationship with Salman, the actress was extremely hurt by Salman's public announcement of their relationship status. "It was disturbing. Everyone questioned meabout a statement made by Salman. I won't be bullied into talking about my personal life. I will take contractual action to ensure limits are not crossed," she sai.

Katrina was visibly upset by Salman's insensitive revelation about their split.  To rectify the harm done, the actress has decided to take stringent steps to ensure her privacy and fix limits for the media. Reportedly, she will be making certain modifications in her contracts making sure that she is asked questions strictly related to her professional work and endorsements.


She has made it very clear that she won't be discussing this topic at any public event again.

We are Family is not a remake: Siddharth

The director of We Are Family, which is set to release on September 2, says that though they have bought the official rights of Hollywood movie Stepmom, the film is not a remake but an adaptation.

"Though the soul of the film is same, we haven't taken the film (Stepmom) scene by scene. In We are Family, Kajol and Kareena's character stay in the same house, which is not the case in the original film," informs the director.

"So the film is not a remake, but an adaptation," continues the director who was promoting his film at Waves Cinema, Noida.  The filmmaker has definitely worked hard on the film as it reflects on his weight. "I've lost 40 kgs. I was 120 kg earlier and now I'm 80 kg. I'm Kareena's second cousin. I'm inspired by her."
Adds Kareena naughtily, "Or probably it's the size zero effect."

Soha in MMS scandal; captured naked in beauty salon

After Katrina Kaif's alleged sex scandal, it's the turn of the Rang De Basanti girl, Soha Ali Khan. Soha is trapped in an MMS scandal. It is reported that during her routine bikini waxing session in a beauty salon, her naked body was caught in a hidden camera.

The video shows her getting undressed and wearing a towel and after some time the salon attendant waxes her bare body. It is reported that the video was shot without the knowledge of the actress, as she seemed to be very comfortable during the waxing session. The video has been shot in two parts; 'before' and 'after' the waxing session.

The MMS clip is highly in demand and is hovering the internet with a rage. The video is available at the cost price of $20 to $30.

SRK likes Lafangey Parindey

Most know that being Shah Rukh Khan is a tough task. But the busy star, despite his personal commitments, always makes time for his colleagues from Bollywood. Recently, after his father-in-law recovered, SRK made it a point to go and watch Lafangey Parindey, after which he tweeted,“Saw Lafangey Parindey last night... Deepika (Padukone) has acted really well and so has Neil Nitin (Mukesh)... best of luck to Pradeepda (director Pradeep Sarkar) for his film.” 

And Neil Nitin was super excited. First he replied to Khan’s tweet saying, “thank you so much sir. This really means a lot to me, lots of love always.” Then made a public statement: “Friends I’m most excited that one of the greatest actors of the world Mr. Shah Rukh Khan liked my performance and has tweeted about it.”