Tees Maar Khan (2010)

Tees Maar Khan has become one of the most-awaited films of the year for two good reasons. Firstly, it is directed by Farah Khan, who has earlier helmed Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om. Secondly, it has hot pair Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles. Now, curiosity around it has increased in manifold with the release of its trailer…

Yes, Tees Maar Khan trailer has hit the small screens and it looks wonderful as expected. Akshay is seen donning several avatars and Katrina looks glamorous. It promises fun and great chemistry from the lead pair.

Tees Maar Khan is the story of a half Robinhood. Akshay plays the role of a fearless and shameless criminal, who keeps the police on their toes. The film is scheduled for release this Christmas on December 24.

Katrina Kaif

In Yash Raj Films’ next project Katrina Kaif’s character is so volatile and unpredictable that she needed special preparation to essay it.

Written and directed by debutant Ali Abbas Zafar, the film titled Mere Brother Ki Dulhan will star Imran Khan as the male lead. According to producer Aditya Chopra’s brief, Katrina would have to play the temperamental girl after much preparation.

“All I can say about my role is that this girl is quite a number. The closest I came to playing something so challenging was in Namastey London and that was a cakewalk compared to this. The girl in Ali’s film is… something else. I have to go completely outside myself to play her. Whom am I observing to play the role? I am not telling,” said Katrina.

This romantic comedy is scheduled for release in 2011. Ali has been with YRF for many years and had assisted on films such as Badmaash Company, New York, Tashan and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom.

Rakhi Sawant

More than her own broken engagement, Rakhi is heartbroken with Salman Khan’s breakup with Katrina. “Girls just come to Salman to make their careers and once they are done with their job, they leave him. Salman bas charity karta reh jaata hai. I feel so sorry for him. Bechara har baar pyaar mein dhoka kha jata hai,” she laments. But, for Aamir Khan, she feels happy with the success of “Peepli Live”. She adds, “I’m not a movie buff. The last movie that i watched was “Raavan”. I loved Abhishek Bachhan. I think he is a great actor, far better than Amitabh Bachchan. Saari zindagi toh woh Dilipsaab ko copy karte reh gaye. I’m sorry to say, but there is nothing natural about Amitji.”

Since passing judgments comes so easy to Rakhi, it’s no surprise that she’s soon going to be seen on a TV show doing just that – solving disputes; something similar to Kiran Bedi’s “Aap Ki Kachehri”. “Kiranji needed a degree to pass judgements, I don’t,” Rakhi points out, “I may not have studied Law, but I have a good heart. And that is enough.” And what is she bringing to the table that other hosts don’t? “Ab Rakhi hai toh glamour toh hoga hi,” she laughs, then adds, “Darling, it is a reality show toh glamour mandatory ho jata hai. But, I can assure you ki in a serious show like this, naa hee meri cleavage dikhegi aur na hee mere sexy legs, kyunki mera saara glamour mere face mein hai. But, there is no specific dress code. Also, my fans would not like to see me in a de-glam avatar. I have the responsibility of being glamorous. I have taught actresses how to dress up on screen.”

But, what about her responsibility to entertain her audiences with her song and dance routines? “Jahan Rakhi hai wahan dance bhi hoga,” she assures us, “So, whenever I will be happy with the judgments that I’ve made, I may do an item number. Waise bhi, it is said that Rakhi Sawant always carries a tape recorder with her!” But for someone who courts controversy so often, how easy will it be to decide right from wrong?

“Arrey bhai, why me? Why do people associate controversies with me when we have bigger celebs who have controversies surrounding them all the time?” And if we’re talking about controversies, Abhishek’s name is bound to pop up. But Rakhi retorts, “Who Abhishek?” Ex-lover Abhishek Awasthi, we remind her. “He’s not my friend anymore. Yes, I’ve forgiven him on a public platform and that’s it! I don’t want to be friends with my enemies.” Noted, Rakhi! – Akash Wadhwa