Aamir Khan To Shoot A Promo Song For 'Talaash'

 Aamir Khan To Shoot A Promo Song For 'Talaash'

 Mumbai: When news came about Aamir Khan's latest film with Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor being postponed, the rumour mills went into a frenzy speculating the probable causes. While a section of the press reported how director of the film Reema Kagti and Aamir had a fall-out, others spoke about him trying to push the release of the film to after 'Dhoom 3'.

Now, word is that the makers of this film are gearing up to shoot a promotional video towards the end of this month. And our sources say that this move could indicate that all is well between Reema and Aamir. The source says, "This shows that he is not only happy with the film but also doesn’t want to re-shoot any portion. With this song/video, the makers are trying to make a point that all is well among the members of the film and that the film will be releasing on November 30, as was originally scheduled."

Our source adds, "Reema and the crew are preparing to use it like the face of the film. The song will feature Aamir, Rani and Kareena Kapoor." The song will be composed by Aamir blue-eyed boy Ram Sampath. Our source also adds that all the three stars will feature in the same frame for the first time ever. The track will be choreographed by Bosco-Ceasar.

Did Shahrukh Khan use black money for ‘RA.One’?

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Anubhav Sinha, the director of Shahrukh Khan’s magnum opus RA.One has been caught in a scandal involving black money along with film producer Vashu Bhagnani

Bollywood’s big producer Vashu Bhagnani and director Anubhav Sinha have been caught red-handed in a sting operation conducted by a news channel while discussing deals about converting black money into white for their films. The duo has been closely associated for a very long time, having also worked on RA.One. While Vashu is a renowned Bollywood producer and financier, Anubhav Sinha directed Shahrukh Khan’s ambitious film. But does it imply that SRK was aware of the money laundering behind his back? We sincerely hope not, but we have to ask.

Writer-director Anees Bazmee was also caught on camera admitting the fact that money laundering is a norm in the film industry and that the three have been functioning in the rampant black market for the longest time. All three were seen talking to undercover reporters posing as investors. Their conversations have been taped and we see the dummy investors persuading the filmmakers to allow them to finance films in a way that would help them convert black money into white.

Are we shocked? Not really. But are we amazed that such high-profile individuals could be nabbed in such an ignominously easy way. Yes. Especially since the movies they made – RA.One, at least – are so hi-tech and complex!

Has Madhuri done more for dance than Saroj Khan?

 Has Madhuri done more for dance than Saroj Khan?

Model-turned-actor Bhairavi Goswami gets vocal about the BMC land controversy regarding Madhuri Dixit-Nene dance academy

Madhuri Dixit-Nene has been in the middle of a controversy and the reason behind this is the issue of setting up a dance academy. Reports had recently claimed that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation had identified 100 plots in the western suburbs for Madhuri's dance academy after the actor had expressed a desire to set up a multi-genre dance school.

This issue of allotting a plot of land to Madhuri had come under the scanner. Model-turned-actor Bhairavi Goswami, who had been in the news after her controversial remarks against Aishwarya Rai Bachchan pregnancy, took to microblogging to express her anguish.

"Madhuri needs free land to start a dance academy. BMC offers a list of 100 plots to choose from. Why? Has she done more for dance than Saroj Khan? What will be the cost of land allotted to Madhuri? Is the dance school justified? She will also teach a few 'gareeb' students free in a separate servant area," Bhairavi wrote on a sarcastic note.

The actor further went on to ask, "Why should BMC give away a land for free or as a subsidy, to someone who can easily afford it? In that case, why can't super models get free land to start grooming academy to teach English, to train ordinary girls become models? In fact, talents who are poor should be given these kinds of privileges. With due respect to Madhuriji, who is a living legend, I think she has done nothing good for the nation or state courtesy which she should be expecting huge favours in return!"

While Bhairavi was very vocal online and otherwise with her protest, recent reports suggested that BMC had clarified that no such action has been taken. "All the calls and interviews about land being allotted to Madhuri when she can fully afford it have been successful. BMC says they will not allot any land," Bhairavi wrote.

While the Madhuri controversy might have been sorted out, fact is there are huge number of celebs who keep on making requests to various governments to allot them free plots of land even when they can very well afford to buy them. If the issue is to actually do a service to the nation, wonder why musicians, actors and sportsmen don't generate money themselves to buy the plots of land without adding any financial pressure to the government. Is it a concern for philanthropy or an ego massage that makes them take the free-plot path?

Aamir Khan gave the rights of his 'Delhi Belly' track 'Bhaag DK Bose' for free for Rohit Shetty film 'Bol Bachchan'

 Aamir Khan gave the rights of his 'Delhi Belly' track 'Bhaag DK Bose' for free for Rohit Shetty film 'Bol Bachchan'

Mumbai: Aamir Khan gave the rights of his Delhi Belly track Bhaag DK Bose for free for Rohit Shetty film Bol Bachchan. Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan recent release begins with a 'Thank You Aamir Khan' credit.
In case if you are wondering what is Mr Perfectionist's contribution to a Rohit Shetty film no less, here is the answer... The makers were keen to include the song as they felt it was perfect for a musical sequence filmed on Abhishek.
Says a source, "They were told that Aamir holds the rights for the song. When the star was approached, he gave his consent immediately. But when the talk veered towards monetary compensation, he refused to be compensated for it." 

 
Adds the source, "The copyright of the songs are usually held by music companies from which permission is taken before they are used. Otherwise there is a copyright infringement issue. For every song utilized, a royalty has to be given to them. But in Aamir case as the rights are with him, the royalty goes to him."
Rohit and Ajay were happy that Aamir willingly gave the right to use the song and refused to accept any royalty for it. The film's spokesperson confirmed that Aamir did not charge anything and the makers are thankful to him.