Shock waves rocked Bollywood as actor Shakti Kapoor was videotaped soliciting sexual favors from an aspiring actress, actually an undercover reporter, in return for helping her get an acting role. In the videotaped encounter, Kapoor also slanders Bollywood’s three top actresses of having provided sexual favors for roles.
Shakti Kapoor alleges that the tape was doctored and claims that the girl had been pestering him for over six months to meet with her. While the industry is divided on the issue of the existence of the ‘casting couch’ in Bollywood, Kapoor  sure finds himself in the midst of a storm.
He is reported to have said “With folded hands I have apologized to the entire film industry, including Subhash Ghai, Preity Zinta, Aishwarya Rai and Rani Mukerji, who are close to me, I had no intention to hurt them. The whole thing was doctored and tampered and, in case they still feel hurt, I am ready to apologize again.
I have been framed so badly that I could suffer a heart attack, They could have pushed me to the brink of committing suicide.
I suspect I have been framed by a political party. I had supported the Congress and my opposing rivals would have found this the right opportunity to settle scores for having backed the party. The said channel (India TV) which has pulled through this 'expose' is known to have the backing of the rival party. Hence, I strongly suspect that the whole thing had been framed. "

Well, we think Bruce Willis should only be directed by Indians! First it was Night Shuamalan bringing Willis back with a bang, now rumors indicate that Shekhar Kapoor will be directing Willis in his next film!

The next film from the Bhatt factory is ‘Zehr’, the story, (no surprises here) is about extra marital affairs and ‘sex.’ The film is directed by Mohit Suri and the actors include Imraan Hashmi, Shamita Shetty and Udita Goswami.

At a press conference to announce the film, Mahesh Bhatt, the producer of the film said, "The USP of the film is that it is a 21st century portrayal. It deals with the inter personal relationship of a young, urban, married couple."

Veteran Malayalam music director Ravindran passed away at the Apollo Hospital in Chennai recently, from throat cancer.
Also an accomplished singer, Ravindran scored music for hundreds of Malayalam films, including hits like "His Highness Abdullah", "Mazha", several of which starred popular actor Mohanlal.
Ravindran is credited with giving popular playback singer Chitra her first break in her career.
Ravindran Master is mourned by thousands of fans of classy Malayalam music.

 Hrithik Roshan sports multiple looks in his next home-production 'Krrish': he portrays the young innocent from 'Koi... Mil Gaya', a suave Singapore-based executive, an old man from a village and a super hero look as well. Some folks can’t seem to get enough of Hrithik! Preity Zinta appears in a cameo in 'Krrish', the sequel to 'Koi Mil Gaya'. Apparently Zinta dies after delivering the baby that grows up to be Krrish (played by Hrithik Roshan) who has enough super powers to attain anything in life. ‘Krrish’ also stars Priyanka Chopra and Naseerudin Shah.

‘Rekha did not attend her father Gemini Ganesan’s funeral,’ screamed headlines in India. Miss Re was apparently busy shooting for Rakesh Roshan's 'Krrish' in Kulu.

Vidhu Vinod Chora’s ‘Parineeta’ will feature a dance by none other than Rekha herself!
The film stars Sanjay Dutt and Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan.

Anupam Kher’s next venture (after the acclaimed 'Bariwali') is 'Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara'.
"The film” said Mr. Kher, “ is a story of reflections. While on one level it is about a personal trauma in a middle class family, on another level, it is a mirror image of an India after Gandhi.”


'Femina Miss India 2004', Tanushree Dutta is doing very well indeed! She has a few big banner offers in hand including Pahlaj Nihlani's "I Love You Boss" to be directed by Deepak Shivdasani.
 Dutta will also be seen in "Chocolate", produced by Ragini and Vibha. Besides Dutta, "Chocolate" stars Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Irrfan Khan, Arshad Warsi, Emraan Hashmi and Sushma Reddy. Vivek Agnihotri, TV series director will be at the helm.


After wowing folks with her sultry turn in ‘Dhoom’, Esha Deol is rearing to go again! She is looking forward to play another negative role in Harry Baweja's 'Main Aisa Hi Hoon' starring Ajay Devgan.

Ladies, clutch your hearts. All signs indicate that Fardeen Khan will tie the knot with girlfriend Natasha Madhvani pretty soon. Natasha is the daughter of Bollywood's ex-heart-throb Mumtaz and Mayur Madhwani.

Top Telugu actress Aarti Agarwal attempted suicide by consuming nail polish remover recently. The actress, who was found in an unconscious state, was admitted to the Apollo Hospital here. Hospital sources said that she had consumed nail polish remover. A Gujarati by birth, Aarti made her debut in Bollywood in the film Pagalpan before entering Telugu film industry with Nuvvu Naaku Nachavu where she was paired opposite Venkatesh.

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