Salman Khan Gifts Raj Babbar A Luxury Car

Salman Khan, who is known for surprising his friends and colleagues with his kindness often, did something on the same lines recently. Apparently, the man is not just kind towards female stars or kids but also towards senior citizens and old actors.

So the story goes something like this that Salman Khan asked Raj Babbar for a favor to act as Kareena Kapoor's father in Bodyguard at the eleventh hour because Shatrughan Sinha who was earlier supposed to play the role had to quit due to date issues. Shatrughan ji was facing clashing dates for Bodyguard and his TV show - the Bhojpuri version of Kaun Banega Crorepati and so he gave up his role in Bodyguard.

Raj Babbar accepted the offer but refused to accept any payment from Salman for his role. However, Salman gave Raj Babbar ji a big surprise on the last day of his shoot for the film by gifting him a high end four wheeler.

It is said, Raj Babbar was shocked and so moved by the gesture that he was in tears.

Well, it is these very things that make Salman Khan so different from the rest of the actors. He may have some negative qualities but his heart is really genuine. He does show these gestures often even when he is getting nothing in return from such acts. I have not heard of Aamir Khan or SRK or the Bachchans for that matter do anything of this sort out of respect for senior actors.

It is these acts of Salman Khan that make his fans fall in love with him all over again.

Salman Khan Camouglages In The Crowd

Salman Khan can do really strange things although he is a superstar. Recently, for a scene in his film Bodyguard he went to Flora Fountain in Mumbai on a busy, crowded afternoon and shot a scene in the middle of huge crowd but without getting noticed.

Yes, it is all true. He absolutely camouflaged himself into the crowds. The scene was hardly a 30 second shot in which Salman had to walk behind a woman, as her bodyguard, just like any real bodyguard does.

The crew was worried because Salman is a superstar, the place was crowded and they could not involve too much of security otherwise the scene would not have looked natural. Anyhow, they installed hidden cameras on top of the buildings, in and around the area where the scene was to be shot and had no unit members on the ground. They didn't want any attention.

Salman Khan, merged in the crowd perfectly well like a real bodyguard and the scene was okayed in the first go. It is being said, that Salman is totally into the character of a bodyguard. His language and mannerisms are totally like a genuine bodyguard. With so much talk going on, people can hardly wait to see Salman in this new avatar.

Salman: READY & BODYGAURD not similar to DABANGG!

Well rumor has been going around that both Ready & Bodyguard are based on the same track as that of the blockbuster Dabangg. The print & the electronic media have been busy spreading this rumor. You know they can’t help it. If it’s not true, then it has to be in circulation.

Anyway Salman Khan has finally clarified that the 2 movies are not like Dabangg, which was a hardcore masala entertainer. Ready is a comedy & Bodyguard is a romantic action drama.

Few days ago, we did share the pics of Bodyguard. I think Salman Khan looks awesome but Kareena kind of disappointed me. It seems they haven’t paid much attention to her wardrobe in this flick.

Salman & Kareena on the set of Bodyguard

No ‘My Love Story’ for Salman

The Hindi remake of the Malayalam hit 'Bodyguard' with Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor in lead roles is set to go on the floors soon and the film's co-producer Atul Agnihotri has dismissed reports that it is titled 'My Love Story'.

"Several people in the media are referring to the film as 'My Love Story' when that isn't the title. As official producer I would like to clarify that the film is called 'Bodyguard'. Hope this puts an end to the confusion. For now the film is rolling with its first schedule being shot in Pune," Atul said.

The Tamil version was called 'Kaavalan' and starred Vijay and Asin Thottumkal, while Dileep and Nayantara were in the original Malayalam movie.

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Kareena - "It is amazing to have two back to back blockbusters"

Now that Kareena has ended 2010 on a high, she is also proud of the fact that she is the only actress in the history of Indian cinema to have as many as two films to her name which have done a business of over 100 crores. In 2010, it was 'Golmaal 3' which raked in around 110 crores. On the other hand '3 Idiots', which released in December 2009 and had most of it's run in early 2010, is still unassailable with a total that has exceeded 200 crores.

"Of course being humble and all about such matters is one thing but undoubtedly, it is indeed amazing that two of my films have done such bumper business and turned out to be blockbusters," Kareena says in a confident tone when asked about her terrific run so far, "These are the facts and there are figures to show for that. Also, to have two of your films do such superb business in quick succession would make any actor proud."

Kareena states on a parting note. "God has been kind to give me this success. I guess festive seasons are pretty much working for me. Now on Eid comes 'Bodyguard' and then in Diwali it would be 'Ra. One'. I am sure my lucky stint with festivals would continue in 2011 as well."

Source: IndiaGlitz

Kareena: Nothing run-of-the-mill for me

Kareena had a 100% success rate in 2010 with GOLMAAL 3 (blockbuster), WE ARE FAMILY (average) and MILENGE MILENGE (coverage) ensuring that she was the only major actress to end the year without a flop. And not to forget that most part of her early 2010 was spent in rejoicing with the success of 3 IDIOTS that had spilled over from its 2009 Christmas release. Now that the New Year has begun for her, Kareena is positive about being seen in more challenging assignments.

"Really, there is no particular role that I have in mind ki mujhe ye zaroor karna hai ya phir aise perform karna hai. But yes, it has to be a worthy enough challenge for me to say yes to it. There cannot be anything which is run-of-the-mill," says Kareena when questioned if after spending a decade in the industry, is there is any particular criteria that she has set for herself in her choice of films.

2011 is looking like another busy year for Kareena with at least five major films in the pipeline. While Ra.One with SRK is the biggest of all, there is one with Salman Khan in the form of Bodyguard. It is also more or less confirmed that she would be giving company to Aamir Khan in his yet untitled psychological thriller. With beau Saif Ali Khan she would be seen in Agent Vinod while there is also (tentatively titled)Short Term Shaadi with Imran Khan.

"Well yes, let me admit that in this context there has been a conscious call to pick different genres from the films that excite me most," says Kareena, "Even earlier I have done films like OMKARA and CHAMELI which weren't exactly mainstream. Last year's WE ARE FAMILY was a difficult role as well which was totally performance oriented. Now 2011 would have a mix of different subjects and films as well."

Salman’s new love story

Bollywood ‘Dabangg’ Khan the muscle man Salman will be seen romancing a hottie in his next untitled love story to be made by produced under his dear brother Sohail’s banner.

The actor who is at the peak of his career has some super flicks lined up for this year like ‘Ready’, ‘Bodyguard’ and everybody was speculating which one would go on floors after ‘Bodyguard’ which also stars B-town Kareena Kapoor.

A close hand reveals that Salman next to go on floors will be a film produced by Sohail Khan Productions.

For Salman family comes first, so after ‘Bodyguard’ it will be his brother’s untitled film followed by Boney Kapoor’s ‘No Entry Mein Entry’, Sajid Nadiadwala’s ‘Kick’ and Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision’s ‘Partner 2’ and then ‘Dabangg’ sequel.

Kareena's various avatars

She has been in the business for a decade now. Meanwhile Kareena is sure that she won't stop experimenting with her looks and body, something that she has been fashionably doing ever since the beginning of her career. In the year gone by, she went casual in Golmaal 3, WE ARE FAMILY as well as 3 IDIOTS. No one complained and in fact complimented her for the ease with which she carried the look. On the other hand when she went all out with 'Tashan' and then KAMBAKKHT ISHQ, the results saw a mixed reception from audience as well as industry in general.

"But then everyone would unanimously agree and state that this was one actor who tried hard. Don't you think so", questions Kareena, "I have constantly tried to reinvent myself. One has to because there is no formula or plan around what would eventually work and what wouldn't. You can't gauge that when you first take a plunge."

No wonder, the entire debate surrounding size zero is a thing of the past and Kareena has now left that phase behind her.

"To get into a physical transformation is not an easy thing to do", she smiles, "When I came forward with a size zero figure, I enjoyed it. Now for my films to come, there is a different Kareena that audience will see. The one who is on a slight voluptuous side."

Well that would be something quite interesting for many of her fans out there who were waiting to see her get into a different 'avtar'. Given the fact that Kareena has a huge 2011 lined up with Ra. One, Agent Vinod, Bodyguard, Short Term Shaadi and a film with Aamir Khan, there is quite some 'experiment with looks' that Kareena can afford in months to come.