Aamir refused to work on Amol’s next film

The creative efforts of Aamir Khan and Amol Gupte had given us a sensitive film like Taare Zameen Par. But if the buzz is to be believed, Aamir refused to work on Amol’s next film. Rumours suggest that scriptwriter and actor Amol approached Aamir for a film. It was a subject close to Amol’s heart which he felt only Aamir could do justice to. Our source said, “Amol met Aamir recently and the two

Now Aamir has become a barber

After playing a milkman, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan will be seen donning the garb of a barber and a shopkeeper in new TV commercials.Aamir, who is the brand ambassador of TataSky, plays a barber and a shopkeeper in two different television commercials of the DTH service.In both the ads, the customer walks in asking for a particular haircut or a white shirt, while he is forced to take something

Rajni sir rocks says Aamir

I am most keen to see Robot. Rajni sir rocks!” Aamir posted on social networking site Facebook. The movie, which is called Endhiran in Tamil, also features Aishwarya Rai. Apparently made at a budget of Rs 175 crore ($38 million), it is being lapped up by audiences across India.Actors who have seen the movie are all praise for it, but have pointed to its inordinate length.Riteish Deshmukh posted

‘Double Dhamaal’ is in launch

It was all excitement and going down the memory lanes as the cast and crew of ‘Double Dhamaal’ came together for the launch of the movie at the Mehboob Studio this Wednesday. The original cast of the movie remains the same with Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey and Aashish Chaudhary and actresses Kangana Ranaut and Mallika Sherawat being the additions.

Actors Aamir Khan and Anil Kapoor, too, graced the event of Indra Kumar and Ashok Thakeria’s ‘Double Dhamaal’ launch getting all too emotional and carried away.

“Anil and I have very fond memories working with Indra and Ashok. As an actor, I have done three films with Indu. We wish all the very best to the whole team and I am looking forward to a highly entertaining film,” Aamir told reporters.

Anil Kapoor said, “Indra and Ashok are like my brothers. They are in the field since I started my career. The first film I did with them was Mohabbat. The mahurat was also in Mehboob Studio.”

Aamir’s peepli is famous in Villages

People from these villages thanked him for making their villages famous and invited him for a visit to their native places. Later, Aamir came to know that there were more than 1000 villages known by the name “Peepli”! Aamir’s forthcoming film is titled ‘Peepli Live’.Aamir, touched by the loveable gesture of the villagers, has asked his office to keep the letters. He was surprised to find that all

Aamir Khan has never been offered a film by KJo

Aamir Khan’s newly found camaraderie with filmmaker Karan Johar has been catching all eyeballs of late, therefore giving rise to the endless speculations about their collaboration for an upcoming venture. However, defying the much-hyped buzz, Aamir has revealed that he’s never been offered a film by KJo.A few days back, there were reports the Karan’s planning to rope in Bollywood icons SRK and

Dhobi Ghat premiere at Toronto International Film Festival

Aamir Khan’s next film as an actor and producer, Dhobi Ghat, which also marks the directorial debut of his wife Kiran Rao, will premiere at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival.

Organizers in Toronto announced that the film will be part of galas and special presentations at the 35th film festival, which runs from Sep 9 to 19, will have 15 galas and 35 special presentations this year.

Set in Mumbai, Dhobi Ghat revolves around four people who are separated by class and language but drawn together in compelling relationships.

Shai, an affluent investment banker on holiday, strikes up an unusual friendship with Munna, a young and beautiful laundry boy with ambitions of being a Bollywood actor, and also has a brief dalliance with Arun. As they come closer together, their complicated relationship no more remains a secret.

Aamir gets villagers to act

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan used his charm to convince some of the village folks to act in his latest offering Peepli (Live). It so happened that debutant director Anusha Rizvi who was shooting with the cast and crew in a village wanted the villagers to play themselves in a couple of scenes to make it more authentic. But the villagers were least interested. Anusha pleaded with them but they were not willing. As a last resort she decided to use Aamir’s name as a bait for them to bite. Nothing would make them agree.

“Kahaan hai Aamir? Humne unko aaj tak dekha nahi hai. Aap jhooth bol rahe ho,” they would counter. Anusha finally called Aamir to come on the sets only to show his face to the unrelenting villagers. “Aamir immediately squeezed out some time to be on the sets and meet the villagers,” said our source. “Once they met Aamir they were relaxed and decided to give in to the director’s request and were very happy to be part of the project.”

Akshay and Aamir are exemplary tax-payers in Bollywood

They are two of the highest tax paying celebs from Bollywood and now they are urging the aam admi to pay taxes rightly and on time in a latest documentary by the Income Tax Department. The 20-minute-long documentary will have Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan spreading the message of tax compliance. It will have Om Puri’s voice-over and also feature Priyanka Chopra reportedly. The documentary will be

Aamir Khan has been roped in by Yash Raj

The latest buzz doin the round in B-town is that perfectionist Aamir Khan has been roped in by Yash Raj to play a pivotal role in ‘Dhoom 3.Recently, Aamir had thrown a lavish party for world-renowned musician Gustavo Santaolalla, where all the big shorts of the industry were present. Among them was Yash Chopra enjoying the bash. It was then, when he asked Aamir if he could be a part of the

Aamir has turned to drummer

Actor Aamir Khan, who turned drummer during the music launch of his forthcoming film Peepli Live, said, his childhood dream has come true."It was my childhood dream to perform alongside one of those long-haired rockstars and play some instrument. I finally got an opportunity. I thank, Indian Ocean for completing my childhood fantasy," Aamir said.It was then, when the drummer of the Indian Ocean

Aamir Khan’s production house is in talks with Rinki Bhattacharya

Aamir Khan has always thought out of the box. This time round, he is planning to include a song from a classic film of yesteryears - Madhumati (1958) starring Dilip Kumar and Vyjayantimala. He would like to incorporate one of the hit duets from the film in his wife’s directorial debut Dhobi Ghaat starring himself, Prateik Babbar and Monica Dogra.Our source said, “Aamir Khan’s production house is

Actor Aamir Khan will provide a cutting edge to 'Delhi Belly'

Aamir Khan will provide a cutting edge to ’Delhi Belly’. Well, quite so. Supremely unimpressed with the premier cut of nephew Imran Khan’s ’Delhi Belly’, Khan, reportedly has taken it upon himself to deliver his flick more cannily.

Director Abhineo Deo will gain fresh wisdom from... editor Aamir Khan. That might take quite a while though, considering that Khan will first spotlight ’Peepli Live’ and will then move on to put the finishing touches to Kiran Rao’s ’Dhobi Ghaat’ before taking up ’Delhi Belly’

Says Imran in a tabloid chat, "Aamir and Abhinay will be looking at the editing of ’Delhi Belly’ and the post production will happen once they decide everything together."

Ashutosh Gowariker is looking forward to cast a fresh face for Buddha

After working with A-list Bollywood stars like Aamir in ‘Lagaan’, Shah Rukh in ‘Swades’, Hrithik in ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ and Abhishek in forthcoming ‘Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey’, director Ashutosh Gowariker is looking forward to cast a fresh face for his latest venture, ‘Buddha.’

Talking about Gowariker’s mega venture, a close source told a news daily, “‘Buddha’ is an epic story that will appeal to young as well as a mature audience worldwide. After many discussions with the producer, Ashutosh came to the conclusion that only a newcomer can do justice to the role. He didn’t want any established actor for the film as he didn’t want a star’s image to come in the way of the character. That’s when he decided to have a contest.”

Commenting on the novelty of film, producer Dr Bhupendra Kumar Modi said, “This film is about a man who brought India to the world’s notice by prophesising a philosophy that can get the world together as one family. Making this kind of a film is the need of the hour because of our stressful life. The youth of today can connect with the search undertaken by Siddhartha in the film.”

“I have always been fascinated with the story of Prince Siddhartha who renounced his luxurious life and family to search for an answer about what causes human suffering. He subsequently attained enlightenment and came to be known as Gautam Buddha. I need a fresh actor who can portray the innocence of Prince Siddhartha and the compassion of the enlightened one. This is why we have this worldwide search. I welcome actors from all over the world to visit our website, www.buddha-movie.com, download the sample scenes and upload their audition videos and pictures,” Gowariker said.

Aamir Khan has been approached to host Kaun Banega Crorepati 4

This could be the casting coup of the decade. The buzz in the television world is that Aamir Khan has been approached to host Kaun Banega Crorepati 4 which has had such icons as Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan as former hosts. While Aamir hasn’t accepted the offer, he hasn’t rejected it either, and as the buzz grows to a roar it seems the only hurdle still to be negotiated is the price.

Reportedly Aamir has been offered even more money than SRK was (Rs 75 lakh per episode) and once he sorts his dates out, the deal will be inked. The fact that Aamir is a newbie on television makes this even more of a casting coup for the channel that will ultimately air the show.

Says a source, “Aamir’s initial reaction was to decline the offer for the very reason why he was approached. KBC had already been done by two other superstars. He didn’t want to generate unnecessary comparisons. Also he had decided to set aside the whole year to put finishing touches to his productions.”

When approached, Siddhartha Basu, whose company Synergy is the licensed producer of KBC, the Indian version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire says, “It’s too early to talk about the next season of KBC. Sony Pictures, who now owns the game show, might have had initial discussions with Aamir. But the details for the next season will take a long time to formulate.”

While Aamir himself refused to comment, his official spokespersons neither confirmed nor denied the story.

If Aamir does the show, it will be interesting to see what phrase he coins to lock the answer on the lines of Amitabh’s “lock kiya jaaye” and Shah Rukh’s “freeze kiya jaaye”. His demeanour too will be closely watched. Will he be affable yet dignified like Amitabh Bachchan or chummy like Shah Rukh? Or will Aamir, who is unique in every possible way including making radical career choices, just be his utterly charming self?

Whatever, the winner is the viewer.