2011 The Bollywood entertaining Year!

2011 The Bollywood entertaining Year!: Sentiment, activity, satire, real biographies... Bollywood is outfitted with a fascinating line-up of discharges in 2011, starring vast names like Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan and Ajay Devgn who have something greater than one picture on proposition. Vidya Balan, an ideal consolidation of delightfulness and talent, will begin the New Year on a tough note with No One Killed Jessica. Taking into account the killing of incline model Jessica Lall, the picture coordinated by Rajkumar Gupta, is discharging Jan 7. It additionally has a different effective entertainer, Rani Mukerjee.

Vidya could be perceived in a different true blue biography Dirty Pictures, a biopic roused by the southern sex image Silk Smitha's disastrous existence.

The weighty inclination can soon be dispersed by the discharge of sport flicks Turning 30 and Yamla Pagla Deewana. While the past, starring Gul Panag, is an exertion to amuse gatherings through the story of a 30-in addition to single lady and her woes, the last will see the a couple Deols-Dharmendra and his performing artist sons Sunny and Bobby Deol reveling in clever shenanigans.

None alternate than Bollywood perfectionist Aamir Khan will show up in his wife Kiran Rao's directorial make a big appearance Dhobi Ghat, concerning the metro of Mumbai and four conventional folks whose lives cross and come to be perpetually changed as they travel through yearning, dejection, misfortune and adoration. Discharging Jan 21, it additionally emphasizes Prateik Babbar, Monica Dogra and Kriti Malhotra.

Aamir is anticipated to show up on screen again at the closure of the year in Reema Kagti's yet-to-be-titled film.

Madhur Bhandarkar's first comic drama Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji will wrap up the first month of the year. The National Award-winning filmmaker, known for making hard-hitting motion pictures, invasions into comic drama with Ajay Devgn and a host of different actors for example Emraan Hashmi, Omi Vaidya, Shazahn Padamsee and Shruti Haasan.

Ajay, who had the greatest discharges in 2010 and has been named the most incredibly beneficial male performing artist of the year, in a new way has the topmost number of discharges in the late year-Tezz, Rohit Shetty's redo of Tamil hit Singham, Aarakshan, Rascals, and Shetty's Diwali comic drama with Abhishek Bachchan.

It was not a favourable year for Akshay Kumar, but he might trip up on the hits post with his first discharge of the year "Patiala House". His function is enlivened by the first Sikh cricketer in the English crew, Monty Singh Panesar, and the promos look swearing. In the last part of the year, Akshay has numerous discharges lined up-Thank You, Desi Boyz, Joker and Housefull 2.

2010 was a National Award year for Priyanka Chopra, but this excellence monarch can't give any vast hit. The marvelous performing artist, who stunned and amazed her fans with her zara hatke displays in "Fashion" and "Kaminey", can be viewed as a femme fatale in Saat Khoon Maaf. It appears the performer is attempting to create her group of work adaptable as her following discharge Barfee will see her as hard of hearing and unable to speak.

Quite similar to January, the second month will additionally finish with a grin with the discharge of the drama Tanu Weds Manu that has R. Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut.

Abhishek Bachchan was prized as luxury contender Surjya Sen in Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se, but the picture would be unable to make a buzz at the crate office. In March, the character will come back with the thriller Game that will confidently have a preferred destiny at the ticket window. His alternate discharges are Players and Rohit Shetty's Diwali parody.

Sunny Khanna, head of Mumbai-based processing and circulation house Watch Tower International, stated: "It can be maybe for the first time that every last trace of the biggies will have numerous discharges in one year in 2011. At the same time the major indicate is the corporates have again got the films at maximum costs and they are determined to drain. Wouldn't it be great if we could see what amount the groups of onlookers will spend this time."

There are alternate great stars with various discharges in 2011, but the dates are not finalised yet.

Shah Rukh Khan will have several discharges, Don 2 and Ra.One, as well as the liveliness film Koochie Hota Hain" where he has given the voiceover.

Saif Ali Khan's since a long time ago-anticipated home processing Agent Vinod, which will see him in the lead, will hit the screens. He will additionally be viewed playing a foremost part in "Aarakshan".

Salman Khan is looked for to rehash the good fortune of Dabangg with a couple discharges in 2011-Ready, My Love Story and Bodyguard.

His Kites can't fly towering, but the performing artist is situated to substantiate his worth with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and the change of Agneepath.

Ranbir Kapoor, who developed as a gloom steed, as a result of his appearance as a conspiring legislator in "Raajneeti", will take his flexibility to an additional level with "Rockstar" and "Barfee".

While John Abraham could be perceived in the Hindi change of Tamil activity cop acting piece Kaakha and several sequels Dostana 2 and Housefull 2, Sanjay Dutt will emphasize in Rascals and Double Dhamaal.

It wasn't a stupendous year for Sonam Kapoor, but she sacked several tasks-Thank You, Mausam and Players"-all going in the late year.

Katrina Kaif will engross her fans with her roles in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.

Kareena Kapoor has Shah Rukh's home preparation Ra.One and her beau Saif's film Agent Vinod as well as Short Term Shaadi in her kitty.

Imran Khan, Aamir Khan's nephew, is a great character, but it appears woman fortunes is evading him. He might turn the tide with several discharges-Delhi Belly, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and Short Term Shaadi.

Best wishes for Happy New Year 2011 from Bollywood

Best wishes for Happy New Year 2011 from Bollywood: As 2010 draws to an end, the Bollywood actors are wishing everyone a Very Happy New Year 2011.

‘Big B’Amitabh Bachchan wishes his fans on twitter: “Good morning for 2010 ! Tomorrow it will be for 2011 ! Stepping out into the sun.. virtually and metaphorically too ! Love and more !”

Shah Rukh Khan tweeted :“To new beginnings. have a healthy happy & fulfilling new chapter. may all your troubles be as shortlived as your new year resolutions. Love”


Preity wrote on the micro-blogging site: “Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all my friends on Twitter & all over the world ! Bye Bye 2010 Phew ! Happy to welcome 2011 :-) Ting !”

Model turn actor Dino Morea said: “ Happy New Year everyone, lets all rock 2011, A brand new Decade, Live it and love it.”

Bipasha Basu said: “Welcome the last day of the year with a big smile:) n tonight we PARTY!!!”

Actor turn producer Arbaaz Khan wrote: “Aap sab ko naye saal ki shubh kaamnaye (Wish you a Happy New Year). Have a great day and a Dabangg year ahead. lots of love n best wishes !!!”

Legendary actor Anupam Kher twitted: Father called from Shimla," 2010 was a GOOD year for you my son!" " Thanks Dad. But how?" " I made you famous on Twitter!!!Hahaha." :).”

Jackie Shroff wished a very Happy new year to his fans and adviced them not to drink and drive on new year’s eve.

Apart from them, Bollywood diva Maduri Dixit, Katrina Kaif, Malaika Arora Khan, Shabana Azmi, Aamir Khan, Malaika Arora Khan, Vidhya Balan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgan, Farah Khan, Dharmender, Ila Arun, Imraan Khan, Shekhar Suman, Rishi Kapoor, Udit Narayan Mallika Sherawat and Rani Mukherjee also wishes HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011.

Samaylive team wishes everyone in Bollywood a Very Happy New Year. You can also wish your superstar HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 with us.

'Happy New Year' 2011: Bollywood Stars planning!

'Happy New Year' 2011: Bollywood Stars planning!: It has been a sort of roller coaster ride for Bollywood this year. Comparatively, 2010 is more fruitful than 2009. Some films faltered at the box office but many did well, including some small budget films.

Tees Maar Khan failed to give a good ending for Bollywood but overall, it did good business. Now, the celebrities are all set to leave everything behind and bring in the New Year in their own unique ways.

Some celebrities are going abroad for New Year while others are celebrating back home. Shahrukh Khan is welcoming 2011 in Dubai along with his family, Hrithik Roshan and Karan Johar. Interestingly, Salman Khan too is planning to fly off to Dubai for New Year.

Saif Ali Khan and girlfriend Kareena Kapoor have flown off to Switzerland to bring in New Year there. Emraan Hashmi is going to Kaula Lumpur while Katrina Kaif is planning to join her family in London for New Year.

There are actors who are not going abroad for New Year. Priyanka Chopra is going to Goa along with her family and best friend to bring in the New Year while her alleged boyfriend Shahid Kapoor will be in Chandigarh where he is shooting for Mausam. Aamir Khan and Milan Luthria are expected to head to Mahableshwar-Panchgani this New Year too like they have been doing the last three years.

Well, Bollywood celebrities deserve rest big time, as they work round the clock. Moreover, their families need them. Let's hope they spend quality time with their loved ones.

Let your hair down like there is no tomorrow!

Katrina Kaif driving in an open jeep with Imran Khan

Katrina Kaif driving in an open jeep with Imran Khan: It was quite a sight to see Imran Khan at the wheel of an open jeep, driving Katrina Kaif around India Gate.

But they were not on a private excursion, rather shooting the Yashraj film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan in the capital. Despite the chill, Katrina was clad in a short black dress. She stood up on her seat as Imran stepped up on the gas pedal.

The duo has been hasting to complete the film’s shoot before Imran’s wedding in January. However, unexpected rain and thick fog has only delayed the shoot.

That’s certainly not pleasing Katrina who had cancelled her London trip to ring in 2011 with her family just to wrap up the shoot in time. But the weather gods had a different plan.

Amitabh Bachchan's voice for Aamir Khan’s 'Delhi Belly'

Amitabh Bachchan's voice for Aamir Khan’s 'Delhi Belly': Mega star Amitabh Bachchan has lent his baritone for the first trailer of Aamir Khan’s upcoming production Delhi Belly.

The film, starring Imran Khan in the lead, is in post-production stages presently and Aamir, who is the producer, has convinced Big B to dub for the movie’s first promo, to be aired along with Aamir’s next release Dhobi Ghat on January 21.

A few days back Aamir and his wife Kiran Rao visited Big B and spoke in detail about the trailer. We hear that Aamir himself wrote Big B’s lines. Needless to say, Big B agreed to dub for it.

Two days back, Mr. Bachchan dubbed for the film at a suburban studio.

Delhi Belly is directed by Abhinay Deo. It also stars Kunal Roy Kapur and Vir Das.

Rani Mukherjee perform in ghagra wearing!

Rani Mukherjee perform in ghagra wearing!: Actress Rani Mukherjee found her ghagra slipping down during a dance performance on stage for Big Star Entertainment Awards in Mumbai recently.

The actress, eyeing an emphatic comeback to form, took the stage in a black sequined dress and danced to the songs from her films, including a number from her upcoming film No One Killed Jessica.

But what troubled her constantly was her loose-fitting ghagra which kept sliding down during the performance. As a result of the broad girth of the ghagra, the actress had to rush backstage a number of times during her performance to adjust the costume.

After the performance, Rani gave her designer the rough edge of her tongue for giving her an ill-fitting ghagra, so much so that the designer was almost in tears, we hear.

Normally, Rani opts for dresses by her trusted designers, but this time she had roped in a newbie.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif back again?

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif back again?: It seems, this couple will keep the media confused for long. After meeting Salman Khan on his birthday, Katrina Kaif is all set to spend a couple of days with the actor and his family.

A source informed Mid Day, "Katrina has been seen bonding again with Salman and his family lately. She was spotted at his Tees Maar Khan trial and then went to wish him before he left for Dubai to bring in his birthday with an entourage of forty friends and family members."

If all goes well, Katrina will fly down tomorrow to be with Sallu and family. "Salman's parents, Salim and Salma, Helen, brothers Arbaaz, Sohail, sisters Alvira and Arpita and their children are all in Dubai, though some friends have returned. Kat might even fly down with Salman tomorrow to Dubai depending on when she wraps up for her YRF film."

The actress wants to reconnect with her ex, but doesn't want media to keep a track of this. Says a source, "Katrina is keen to get back into the Khan family fold again but she doesn't want the media know about it. Last week, she was very upset when she had gone to wish Salman a day before his birthday (on Christmas) at his Bandra residence and photographers had caught her in the act. Right now, Katrina is still testing the waters with Salman."

Katrina denies reconnecting with Salman and family. She told the tabloid, However, the actress denies any plans of going to Dubai, "I am shooting Mere Brother Ki Dulhan with YRF till January 31. If weather permits, I may go to London for a day."

Shahid Kapoor wants to play as Priyanka's husband!

Shahid Kapoor wants to play as Priyanka's husband!: In a recent episode of Koffee With Karan, Shahid Kapoor casually asked Priyanka Chopra: " Why didn't you take me in Saat Khoon Maaf ?" Priyanka didn't know what to say and simply answered: " I didn't know you were interested." We now hear that Shahid is insecure about his on-and-off girlfriend Priyanka's intimate scenes with the actors who play her husbands in the film.

But the grapevine claims the real reason he is irked is that director Vishal Bhardwaj didn't cast him in the film.

But we guess Shahid's issues with Vishal during the making of Kaminey dissuaded the maker. Don't cry over spilt milk, Shahid.

There will always be better projects.

What Katrina Kaif to do at New Year?

What Katrina Kaif to do at New Year?: Every year, Katrina Kaif packs her bags in the last week of December and flies to London to be with her family. However, she may not be able to do so this year.

The reason being that she is busy with the shoot of the Yashraj film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan with co-stars Imran Khan and Ali Zafar. The shoot continues till December 31.

Still Katrina says she might fly to London after completing the shoot. Her only worry is that the flights to London are not cancelled due to inclement weather. Europe has been witnessing heavy snowfall lately. After all, she doesn’t want to ring in the New Year waiting at the airport.

Rumour even has it that she may fly to Dubai to join Salman Khan and his family, but Katrina has ruled that option out.

Shahrukh Khan-Salman Khan: will New Year Celebrate together in Dubai?

Shahrukh Khan-Salman Khan: will New Year Celebrate together in Dubai?: In a remarkable coincidence, both Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan are in Dubai for the New Year celebrations.

Shahrukh has flown to the Emirates with his family and friends including Karan Johar, Hrithik Roshan and his wife Sussanne Khan. Salman, on the other hand, is in Dubai with his family.

So what are the chances of SRK and Sallu meeting up and making peace?

“The chance is pretty bleak. But you never know. Remember, Hrithik bonded well with Salman at Sohail Khan’s birthday bash and he’s presently holidaying with SRK. May be he could initiate something to bring the two Khans together,” says a source from the industry.

Not to be ignored are the feelers that Shahrukh has been sending out to Salman lately, indirectly albeit.

On an upcoming episode of Koffee With Karan which has already been shot, Shahrukh went to the extent of admitting that it is his fault that Salman is not talking with him anymore.

“If Salman and Farah are upset with me it's 100 per cent my fault but I can't pick up the phone and say sorry.... I can't apologise because of ego but because I can't just get myself to ask people to come back to me,” Shahrukh is quoted to have said.

Moreover, SRK has been talking about making new beginnings in 2011. One of those could be a permanent burial of his rivalry with Salman.

How great that would be!

Prabhu Deva to plan divorce with his wife

Prabhu Deva to plan divorce with his wife: Finally, after much legal wrangling, and washing of private dirty linen in public, actor Prabhu Deva and his wife of 15 years, Ramlath (Latha), have agreed to a divorce settlement.

According to the settlement, Prabhu Deva will give Rs. 10 lakh as alimony to Latha. She will retain the custody of their two children; she will get two flats in Ranga Reddy District in Andhra Pradesh and will also keep the Anna Nagar house. Prabhu will also give her two cars - Toyota Innova and Mahindra Logan.

In return, Latha has consented to forgo her conjugal right over Prabhu Deva. She will also allow Deva access to the children as and when he wishes.

The couple signed the joint affidavit and submitted in the additional family court in Chennai on Tuesday, thus paving the way for their divorce which will still take months to come through.

Recap

Prabhu and Latha fell out last year when there were rumours about him dating actress Nayanthara. In response, Latha took the legal recourse for the restoration of her conjugal rights and demanded that Prabhu be prevented from seeing Nayanthara.

Shahrukh Khan Tweets: ‘Happy New Year’

Shahrukh Khan Tweets: ‘Happy New Year’: After keeping away from Twitter for about two months, Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan is back on the social networking site.

SRK had last tweeted on November 2, a day after his birthday, which he celebrated with his children and wife in Berlin.

On Wednesday, December 29, King Khan returned again with a sweet tweet about making new beginnings in the new year.

“To new beginnings. Have a healthy happy & fulfilling new chapter. Nay all your troubles be as shortlived as your new year resolutions. Love.” he tweeted.

Must say we missed his sense of humour all this while.

Akshay Kumar and Farah Khan makes another 3D film 'Joker'

Akshay Kumar and Farah Khan makes another 3D film 'Joker': Notwithstanding the less-than-expected run of Tees Maar Khan at box office, Farah Khan, Akshay Kumar and Shirish Kunder are reuniting again for a 3D film.

This time, the trio aim higher on entertainment quotient with their film Joker, which will be directed not by Farah but her husband Shirish.

“We will begin work on Joker in January. We are already through with the ground work and it is time to start the principal shoot. The film will be made in 3D,” Farah is quoted as saying by a news agency.

The movie, an all-out entertainer, will have Sonakshi Sinha opposite Akshay. It will be jointly produced by Farah-Shirish's Three's Company and Akshay's 'Hari Om Entertainment Co'.

“It should be a good experience to work with the same team after Tees Maar Khan. I have always believed that you should enjoy the filmmaking process instead of worrying about the fate of a film,” Farah said.

With Farah and Shirish switching roles, their production company already has two directors.

“Not many production houses can boast of two in-house directors. This way we don't have to rely upon outside directors to make films for us,” Farah said.

The shoot of ‘Joker’ will begin on 24th January at Malshej ghat. The second schedule will be in April-May.

Hrithik Roshan Can make SRK chuck his Original Sin?

Hrithik Roshan Can  make SRK chuck his Original Sin?: Shahrukh Khan is renowned for his addiction with cigarette and even though the King Khan knows the dangers of puffing the smoke, he hasn’t been able to throw it off. In fact, he is pretty much reputed for his chain smoking habits.

But Duggu aka Hrithik Roshan has a Guzaarish for SRK. Reportedly, Hrithik is all set to ensure that SRK dumps his stick and leads the life of a non-smoker.

Hrithik, himself, had got addicted to cigarettes while filming for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Guzaarish’ that wanted him to inhale the nicotine.

But he had vowed to throw his habit off after the release of the film and true to his oath he has rid himself of the sin. Now, if anyone offers him a cigarette, he not only throws it off but crushes it mercilessly before trashing it.

Hrithik is now leading a healthy life and inhaling the fresh air. And it is thanks to his disgust for the stick that he has even made actor Arjun Rampal get rid of the habit as well.

Arjun has now asked Hrithik to make SRK quit smoking- a task that is deemed next to impossible and daring Roshan junior has taken up the challenge. It is to be seen if Dhoom 2 actor can conjure up some magic and make the Badshah get rid of his original sin.

Katrina Kaif's open speach about Salman Khan

Katrina Kaif's open speach about Salman Khan: Katrina Kaif says she knows Salman Khan well enough to figure out when he’s joking and when he’s serious.

Katrna Kaif was in a fix when Salman Khan asked her on Bigg Boss 4 who her favourite co-star is, Akshay Kumar or him (Salman). Though reports suggested that Katrina was put off Salman’s questions, the lady says she knew that Sallu was asking such things in good humour.

“Salman and I have known each other for a while now and I know when he is pulling my leg and when he is serious about things. On the sets of Bigg Boss 4, this was all done in good humour,” Katrina is quoted as saying in a Live India interview.

When pointed out that Akshay is seen as her better co-star than Salman, Katrina said: “To be honest me and Salman haven’t done a fair movie together. Whereas me and Akshay have done seven movies together now. So keeping that in mind it is only fair that Akshay gets the better co-star’s title,” she said.

Talking about exposing her mid-riff for the first time in the song Sheila Ki Jawani, Katrina said: “Yes that is true and trust me while shooting for it I was supremely nervous. I had told Farah whether we can use a dupatta. But she told me to give it a shot and if I am still not comfortable then I can use the dupatta. It turned out pretty well. So much so that my brother who is not at all interested in movies welcomed me at the London airport singing Sheila Ki Jawani.”

Katrina Kaif's new challenge is 'Satsang'

Katrina Kaif's new challenge is 'Satsang': She may have been reduced to more of an eye candy in Tees Maar Khan, but Katrina Kaif is now set for what she calls the most challenging role of her career.

And that role is of a western woman seeking nirvana in India. It’s the central character in director Prakash Jha’s next film after Aarakshan, titled Satsang.

The film will be an exposé of the multi-billion dollar religious and spiritual industry in India that offers crash courses in quick salvation or long hauls of spiritual rejuvenation. With all the scams and shocking revelations about fake gurus and charlatans being exposed behind ochre robes, the film is all the more apt to come out sooner than later.

Katrina’s character is pivotal to the plot and will be seen without any make-up. Reportedly, Katrina and Jha have discussed the role in detail and Jha has agreed to rope her in.

“It would be the most challenging part of my career so far,” Katrina is quoted as saying about her role in Satsang.

Katrina and Priyanka both girls not performing at New Year?

Katrina and Priyanka both girls not performing at New Year?: Recently it was reported that Priyanka Chopra has turned down an offer to perform at a New Years’ bash to retain her diva image that she has built up over the years.

On the other hand the tabloids were rife that Malaika Arora and Katrina Kaif will try to out-do each other with their respective hit item numbers. Malaika with “Munni Badnam Hui” from the film ‘Dabaang’ and Katrina with “Shiela Ki Jawani” from ‘Tees Maar Khan’ were to perform at two different venues of the same hotel chain.

Later on it was revealed that Katrina will be joining her family at UK for the New Years and hence there will be no face-off between Malaika and Katrina during the New Years’ bash. But now Katrina has said that she will neither be joining her family this time nor will she be performing for the live audience to sexy number “Shiela Ki Jawani” during the 31st Dec’ night.

It has been reported that Kats has turned down a lucrative offer of Rs. 3.5 crore offered to her for the performance, while Piggy Chops has earlier turned down Rs. 3 crore. On the other hand Malaika has decided to postpone her New Yeas even family party to dance to Munni number for an undisclosed exorbitant amount.

Katrina while talking about the New Years’ live performances said that she would like to enjoy herself rather than dancing in front of the audience. She even took a possible dig at Malaika by telling that performing at such an event is like telling people that “I don’t have a life”.

After last time Kaif has been conscious to stay out of such a New Year’s program since she was almost taken to a court by an organizer after she backed out from perform at a Mumbai’s luxury hotel. So this time two B- town hotties Piggy Chops and Kat have decided to go the same way of not performing on New Years’ eve.

SRK's diplomatic response with smile about asking 'Tees Maar Khan'

SRK's diplomatic response with smile about asking 'Tees Maar Khan': Amongst all hype, all the great promotional campaigns from the choreographer turned director Farah Khan, her latest film Tees Maar Khan starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif released on the 24th of December.

The film was received with great response on day 1 at the box office but saw week fan following afterwards, besides the critics also slammed the movie.

Recently Shahrukh Khan was at a launch of an energy drink at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai where he was asked about the movie’s response.

He smiled and responded that he was so busy shooting non-stop for Ra. one that he would fall asleep at such questions. The response might be a diplomatic one but the smile on his face was enough to raise a few eye-brows.

In another incident relating to the movie, a place where film’s photos were being printed to be on the covers of Tees Maar Khan was found and the people were caught with charges of piracy against them. The matter was reported to the producers also.

Bollywood's most profitable actors and directors!

Bollywood's most profitable actors and directors!: Ajay Devgan seems to be the most profitable actor in Bollywood and actor Katrina Kaif is the safest bet if you want to make a film.

The facts have come to light in a recent analysis, done by the team at ETC Bollywood Business Awards after carefully tabulating the amount of money invested in an actor and how much an actor has given in terms of box office returns.

This is for the first time that actors have been evaluated on the terms of their box office performance rather than their acting.

“Bollywood is an industry, where movies gets released every Friday, and the cine-goers pass verdict whether they buy it or not. And as is common to any other industry, Bollywood should also be judged accordingly. Presently, in India, all those who represent the industry, actors, musicians, directors, et al, have only been judged on creative parameters. No one had thought of evaluating them on how much business they had generated!

“Having identified this opportunity in the evaluation system, we decided to explore it,” says Anurag Bedi, business head of the channel.

Interestingly Akshay Kumar has snaked past Ranbir Kapoor into the top four because he had more releases than him and hence the cumulative returns that he has given back are more than Ranbir.

In the women’s section, it’s a head-on battle with Aishwarya Rai getting past Sonam Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra to enter the top four bracket. In the most profitable director section, Abhinav Kashyap has surpassed all other directors just because of one film — yes! Call it the Dabangg effect!

Most profitable actors and their box office returns in 2010:
1. Ajay Devgn
(Rs282 crore, 5 releases: Athiti Tun Kab Jaoge, Rajneeti, Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, Aakrosh, Golmaal 3)
2. Akshay Kumar
(Rs183 crore, 4 releases: Housefull, Khatta Meetha, Action Replayy, Tees Maar Khan)
3. Salman Khan
(Rs180 crore, 2 releases: Veer, Dabangg)
4. Shah Rukh Khan
(Rs70 crore, 1 release: My Name Is Khan)

Most profitable actresses in 2010:
1. Katrina Kaif
(Rs142 crore, 2 releases: Rajneeti and Tees Maar Khan)
2.Kareena Kapoor
(Rs138 crore, 3 releases: Milenge Milenge, We are Family, Golmaal 3)
3.Deepika Padukone
(Rs131 crore, 4 releases: Karthik Calling Karthik, Housefull, Lafangey Parindey, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se)
4. Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan:
(Rs84 crore, 3 releases: Robot, Action Replayy, Guzaarish)

Most profitable directors in 2010:
1. Abhinav Kashyap
(Rs140 crore with only Dabangg)
2. Rohit Shetty (Rs107 crore with only Golmaal 3)
3. Prakash Jha (Rs93 crore with Raajneeti, Aakrosh)
4. Karan Johar (Rs74 crore with only My Name is Khan)

Aamir Khan wants to play an 18-year-old in 'Dhobi Ghat'

Aamir Khan wants to play an 18-year-old in 'Dhobi Ghat': At 45, Aamir Khan is still game for playing an 18-year-old. Well, such was the irresistible charm of the character that his wife Kiran Rao had penned in her directorial debut Dhobi Ghat.

When Aamir heard the script, he was so bowled over by it that he wanted to act in it. And he wanted to play the role of an 18-year-old dhobi. But the role eventually went to Prateik Babbar.

“When I heard all the characters, I really liked Prateik's character and wanted to do that. But the character requires someone who looks 18-19 years old. So to prove it to Kiran that I can look that young, I did 3 Idiots. But she still didn't agree. Thankfully she gave me some role in her film,” Aamir said while promoting the film at Andheri.

The media persons were surely surprised to see Aamir at the do because earlier at the unveiling of the first look of the film, his wife Kiran Rao had said that she wants Aamir to stay away from the promotions so that limelight is not taken away from the movie.

“I was never meant to be away from the promotions of the film. I'm very proud of the film and I'm part of it, since I'm the producer and have also acted in it. Even Kiran can't keep me away from it,” Aamir said.

Set to release on January 21, Dhobi Ghat also stars Monica Dogra, Kriti Malhotra, Kitu Gidwani and Nafisa Khan. It tells the story of four characters in downtown Mumbai. Though each comes from a different class of society, their lives are subtly intertwined.