Critics review: Murder 3

ilm: Murder 3
Cast: Randeep Hooda, Aditi Rao Hyadri, Sara Loren, Rajesh Shringapure, Shekhar Shukla, Bugs Bhargava
Director: Vishesh Bhatt
Producer: Vishesh Films, Fox Star Studios
Writer: Mahesh 

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Music: Sachin-Jigar
Plot: A top fashion and wildlife photographer Vikram (Randeep Hooda) gets into a relationship with a waitress from a lounge, Nisha (Sara Loren). Nisha moves in with Vikram to his palatial house outside the city, which is as beautiful as scary it is. The house has several secrets that Nisha will soon discover, about the life of the man who made it and Vikram, who is dealing with the mysterious disappearance of his former girlfriend Roshni. 

Taran Adarsh, Bollywood HungamaThe defining success of Murder (Anurag Basu; 2004) and Murder 2 (Mohit Suri; 2011), therefore, has led to monumental expectations from Murder 3. But unlike the first two parts, which had a high quotient of erotica, the focus is less on erotica, more on emotions in Murder 3. 

A quick clarification before I proceed further! Murder 3 is the official adaptation of the Spanish thriller The Hidden Face (La Cara Oculta), but the Bhatts are known for their strong ingenious sensibilities when it comes to adapting foreign films for the pan-Indian market. Vishesh, the scion of Vishesh Films, seems to have imbibed this thought. For, as the reels of Murder 3 unfold, you realize, Murder 3 may have sourced from the Spanish movie, but Vishesh has Indianized it so damn well. It is not a cut and paste job! One is uncertain about the genre of Murder 3 in the first hour. There are spooky moments and you question yourself, is it about a haunted house? Is it a horror movie? Just when you're about to give up, the variation happens at the onset of the second hour as the chunks begin to fall into place skilfully.

A film-maker is only as good as the story he tells and Vishesh seems to have done his homework well. What he creates in Murder 3 is creditable, contemporary, besides working on the look and sound of the film as much as its content. It rides on the new energy of a young mind and the level of maturity in his very first endeavor surprises you completely. There's no stopping this guy. Music [Pritam, Roxen band] has always been an integral part of Vishesh Films and the soundtrack of MURDER 3 does boast of a couple of lilting tracks that fit so well in the narrative. I'd like to make a special mention of Raju Singh's background score, which is of international standards. There are several silent moments in the narrative and the background score elevates those sequences to an extraordinary altitude altogether. Sunil Patel's cinematography is top notch. He captures the stunning locales of South Africa with finesse. Sanjay Masoomm's dialogue are natural and fit beautifully into the narrative.

Randeep does complete justice to the character he illustrates. Sure, one does miss Emraan Hashmiinitially, but once the narrative seizes your attention, Randeep brings alive his character and you don't draw parallels subsequently. Both Aditi and Sara are show-stoppers and deliver knockout performances. Aditi excels in the post-interval portions, while Sara gets a platform to prove her talent in several sequences. Both score and how! Rajesh Shringarpure makes his presence felt. Shekhar Shukla is decent. Bugs Bhargava is efficient.

On the whole, MURDER 3 is one of the finest thrillers to come out of Vishesh Films. An outstanding story narrated with ferocious enthusiasm. Vishesh Bhatt hits a boundary in his very first attempt!

Rating: ***

Madhureeta Mukherjee, Times of India With more mystery than grisly murders, debutant Vishesh Bhatt works around a story (a remake of a Spanish thriller) that's 'fleshy' enough (minus the sex and eroticism of a 'Murderesque' series) creating an eerie setting, with sombre moods and suspicious characters. He solely relies on the strength of the story without glossed-over effects and style, which is commendable. The first half ghost-walks into a comfort zone (with songs, romance et al); while the second half terrifyingly twists, with raging emotions and shuddering shock value.

Randeep smoothly builds tension with his silent and mysterious performance. Aditi's deranged act and traumatic breakdown at betrayal is impressive. Sara only adds beauty to the horror. The lilting music (Pritam) intonates the thriller. 'Murder 3' is a decent remake, the story stands out in this genre. It thrills in spurts but bleeds in parts. This one's no bloody Valentine, but watch it if you like it twist. 
Rating: ***



Sneha May Francis, Emirates24by7Despite a gripping plot, that’s legally borrowed from Colombian movie ‘The Hidden Face’, the lack of cinematic clarity and any impactful performances, makes ‘Murder 3’ a clumsy thriller. If anything, it does turn, unintentionally, comical at times. Randeep Hooda, despite being hugely talented, appears awkward and uninterested as the snazzy photographer. His absurd hairstyle, unsure body language and tacky costumes don’t match with his wealthy image. He’s hardly the player, he wants us to believe he is.

Aditi Rao Hydari, on the other hand, attempts to paint Roshini in varied shades. She sensitively captures her vulnerability without going over the top. Even her unique sense of humour is endearing. But, she isn’t constant, and therein lies the trouble. Pakistani actress Sara Loren is undoubtedly gorgeous, and flaunts her perfect body. But, like her peers, even she appears wooden and inept in her performance.
Verdict: Take my tip. Read the signs and make a beeline for an exit, unless you have some good company.

Nabanita, Oneindia.in No wonder, Randeep Hooda is riding higher gradually ever since Jannat. He does a convincing job in the film, by delivering a good performance. Aditi Rao Hydari does an OK job in the film, while Sara Loren too has the potential to make it big in the industry.

Verdict: 

Salman Khan plays Godfather, yet again

The man with a golden heart,Salman Khan is all set to launch yet another aspiring artist, his bodyguard Shera’s son, in Bollywood. The actor has been a God father to many Bollywood stars including Sonakshi Sinha,Katrina Kaif, Zarine Khan and many more. He not only launches them but also built them a strong platform for their sound growth.

He has also been an inspiration to many, including Sonakshi Sinha and Arjun Kapoor, who have been chubby kids, to shed those extra kilos.

If sources are to be gone by, the superstar latest discovery is none other than his very own bodyguard’s son, who is aged 20-years-old and has a very charming and pleasant personality. Sources also say that the young boy’s charm could take him very far in Bollywood and that he can make it very big on the big screen.

Well, Salman Khan himself confirmed the news too. He said, “He is Shera’s son. And with his looks and personality, we already have an in-house winner. At 20, he is so focused and determined.”

Now we know the reason behind that BIG fan following, the superstar has.

Meanwhile, Salman Khan will make his debut as a host at the upcoming 8th Renault Star Guild Awards 2013.

Ajay Devgan is back in his favorite genre

The two time national award winnerAjay Devgan, who has been on a delightful success spree since past two years with his typical masala movies is now back to the his favourite genre intense drama again with “Satyagraha”.

The first shooting schedule of the movie has begun and will be shot in Bhopal till the end of March. The movie is a political drama and is directed by his favorite Prakash Jha who is very well known for his intense dramatic thrillers like Gangaajal, Apaharan, Rajneeti and Aarakshan.

The combination of Ajay Devgan and Prakash Jha has always worked and earned lot of accolades from the critics.
However, since past 2 years Ajay has been concentrating more on action and comedy which did not earn him any exaltation from critics or his fans in terms of acting who think he needs to get back to what he is actually known for.

The movie also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal andManoj Bajpayee, is scheduled to release in August. Ajay who had just tasted success with “Son of Sardar” is now all set for the realease of “Himmatwala” on march 19th.Hope his success spree will continue for longer period.

Akshay Kumar and Emraan to star in Karan Johar’s next

Akshay Kumar, who is enjoying the success of Special 26 both commercially and critically is now gearing up for his next project which will be directed by Karan Johar.

Karan Johar who finally broke the tradition of Shahrukh Khan being the protagonist of the films that he had directed so far by casting new people in his latest venture “Student of the year”, is now going for yet another new combo by casting Akshay Kumar in the lead role and interesting news is that,Emraan Hashmi is going to be the other protagonist alongside Akshay.

However, sources say that “serial kisser” has not yet signed the movie officially but he seems to have liked the script pretty much well and is most likely to get on board with the crew.Right now Emraan is working on two projects “Ek Thi Daayan” and “Ganchakkar” after two setbacks “Raaz 3D” and “Rush”.

This will also be the first time where Emraan will be working with Akshay. The whole new combination seems promising, we have to wait and see if the combo will deliver a classic like “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” or yet another formula movie which is made to make huge profits.

Anil Kapoor to play 30 year old in his upcoming movie

It seems like Anil Kapoor has found his second jawaani in his fifties. From romancing all the smoking hot ladies to doing dangerous action stunts in movies, Anil seems to be enjoying his fifties. Recently Anil signed a movie with the producers of “Tere Bin Laden” in which he is playing the role of a 30 year old man.

Sources close to the producers of the movie, Pooja and Aarti Shetty (daughters of Manmohan Shetty) say that this project is a story about life of a 30-year-old man, played by Kapoor, who travels to Japan to prove a point to his father. However the funny part  is that the 32-year-old Pradhuman Singh, who had played a pivotal role of duplicate of Osama in ‘Tere Bin Laden‘, will play the role of Kapoor’s father. The girls have made a quite a mark when they made their debut film (TBL). Now they seem to have another intersting project in hand.

However, the 53 yr old presently is excited  about his next release which is going to be Sanjay Gupta’s gangster flick “Shootout At Wadala” in which he is playing the role of a tough cop. It is a story about the first ever encounter in the history of Mumbai Police.

Check out Aamir Khan’s new look for Peekay

Aamir Khan’s first look from his upcoming flick Peekay, dressed in a rather weird combination of a blazer teamed with a ghagra, created a lot of buzz earlier last week. And now, the superstar was spotted in a Rajasthani attire on the sets of Rajkumar Hirani’s film. In the first still, Aamir’s annoyed expression and ill fitting black shoes completed his look

In the latest still, Aamir is seen donning a traditional Rajasthani dress teamed with a turban.

Peekay went on floors early February and will have a 45-day schedule in Rajasthan. The film stars Anushka Sharma as the female lead. Also, Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjay Dutt play a cameo in the film. Aamir plays an alcoholic in the movie

Meanwhile, Aamir Khan and Sanjay Dutt, have started bonding over their exercise regimens on the sets of the film.

On reaching Rajasthan, director Rajkumar Hirani zeroed in on a far off location for his cast and crew.

Initial three days, everyone including Aamir stayed there but later, the actor faced a bit of a problem. “Aamir couldn’t set up a gym in the haveli since it did not have the required amenities,” says an insider close to the project. “And since he needs to maintain his physique for Dhoom:3, he requested Hirani if he could shift to a nearby hotel. Hirani had no problems,” says the source.

Adds the source, “Once Aamir reached the hotel, he immediately converted a conference room into a gym where he works out every day. And soon, even Sanjay, who’s known for maintaining his chiseled physique, joined Aamir.”
“Since Sanjay sir is also particular about his workouts, he joined Aamir in the hotel. Except for their stay and workouts, both the actors make sure they hang out with the entire team while they shoot in and around Mandawa,” adds the insider.

Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, the most romantic couple of all-time

Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan and his female protagonist in movies like ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and ‘Khabhi Khushi Khabhi Gham’Kajol are voted as the most romantic couple of all time in the Bollywood. The poll was conducted by Sanona, the UK’s largest online Pay-Per-View Indian movie portal.

Sharukh and Kajol also overcame bollywood’s the most iconic couples from last three decades like Amitabh bachchan and Rekha,Dharmendra and Hema Malini, Rajkapoor and Nargis. They won the poll for their scorching chemistry on the screen in the Bollywood’s all-time classic ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’.

In the movie the couple play two young indian’s who fall in love during a eurotrip. The climax scene where Kajol runs to get on to the train for Shahrukh still gives goose bumps to fans while watching.

“There was somewhat of a gap between ShahRukh Khan and Kajol, and the rest. This shows that they really have captivated the hearts of millions in the past 20 years since first coming together in ‘Baazigar’ (1993). Perhaps they are the only on-screen couple who can actually draw audiences on the basis on them being in a movie together,” said Adam Davies, CEO of Sanona.

Shahrukh Khan also made it to top ten with another co-star Rani Mukherjee and showed that he is the bollywood’s king of romance.

Other romantic couples who have made it into top 10 include Ranbir Kapoor andKatrina Kaif in Ajab Prem ki Ghazab Kahani, Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra in Kaminey, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor in ‘Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon’.

Sneak peek of Kareena Kapoor in Satyagraha

Like we reported earlier, Kareena Kapoor will essay the role of a journalist in her forthcoming flick Satyagraha, directed by Prakash Jha. Presently, the actress is in Bhopal shooting for the film.

As a reporter, Kareena is looking simply stunning in the above pic. Her hairstyle remains the same – light brown, wavy and simple.

The film will see the actress in chic western outfits, which include a lot of smart casuals, A-line skirts and wide-leg trousers, etc. She plays an assertive and self assured journalist and hence the smart look. Like we can see in the pic, Kareena dons a white full-sleeved top, paired with a khaki jacket and a pair of broad-frame sun-glasses.

Now that Kareena has a little knowledge of what a real life journalist goes through, she couldn’t stop praising them. In a recent interview, she said, “It’s a tough job that you all do and sometimes we are a little harsh. But I am going to take a little of your grit but not the questions to play a journo on big screen.”

Reports from the sets state that the actress is done shooting for her first scene where she interviews Ajay Devgn at a tea stall under a bridge at Chiklod area. Well, we simply can’t wait to see more of the actress.

Satyagraha is political Thriller film directed by Prakash Jha starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpai in the lead roles. Kareena Kapoor will play the role of an international journalist.
The film is slated to release on August 23, this year.

Emraan Hashmi to star in Oscar winner Danis Tanovic’s next

Emraan Hashmi, who rose to fame by becoming the “serial Kisser” of Bollywood, is now going to make his international debut soon which will be directed by the Academy Award (Oscar) winning director Danis Tanovic.
Emraan Hashmi has been invited to the premier of Danis Tanovic’s latest venture “An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker” at Berlin International Film Festival, he feels this movie will be the perfect platform for him to prove that he is among India’s finest actors.

Hashmi who is super excited about the movie said “It is high concept story, has an Indian team behind it and a director like Danis, who has a lot of clout globally. I am hoping that this film will open all the doors for me as an actor”.

Tanovic has become world famous after winning the Oscar award for the Best Foreign Language movie for the war drama ‘No Man’s Land’ in 2001 which also beat our Indian movie “Lagaan” that year in the respective category.

His next movie which does not have a title yet will be produced by Anurag kashyap Films Ltd along with Sikhya Entertainment and Cinemorphic. It stars Emraan Hashmi in the lead role and has strong indian connect in terms of script, details of other cast are yet to be revealed.

Emraan Hashmi made his debut back in 2003 with Footpath and has established himself in the Bollywood after delivering hits like Murder(2004), Gangster(2005), Jannat(2007), Once upon a time in Mumbai(2010). He also won lot of critical acclamation for his performance in the movie “Shanghai” which actually made Tanovic choose him for his next movie. Hope Tanovic’s movie paves path for Emraan to become an international star soon

Salman Khan revives his canvas work

Salman Khan, who is in the form of his life in delivering blockbusters consistently since last 4 years told that he took a break from painting few months ago which has been his clandestine passion.
However recently, he has resumed picking up brush again and use his adroitness, but he has also become a bit cautious about people from his neighbourhood noticing him working with the colours and doing some acrobatic stuff while painting.
A good friend of his said “It’s not as if he had completely stopped painting. While shooting, during breaks, he would start sketching on bits of paper with charcoal. He likes to doodle and experiment a lot.”
People may wonder what does he actually paint, sources say that his paintings depend on what kind of mood he is in but most likely he sketches the pictures of people he likes the most.
Interesting news is that there could be a possibility of Salman Bhai’s painting exhibition soon.

John Abraham is a one woman man and will always be

Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham is a one-man woman. The actor values relationships to a great extent and would never cheat on his partner.

“I am a one woman man and will always be. I think the one I would marry should be simple as simplicity is the beauty of any relation. Moreover, there has to be a (emotional) connection with the opposite person,” the 40-year-old said. He was in Mumbai, busy promoting his upcoming flick, I Me Aur Main, which also stars Prachi Desai and Chitrangada Singh.

In the past, John and Bipasha Basu were an item for 9 long years and the couple was never in the news for wrong reasons in their relationship. It seemed like John never thought of any other woman while with Bips.

Presently, John is in a steady relationship with an investment banker named Priya Runchal. The actor has pretty much open about him dating Priya, yet his personal life is never a topic of discussion in public.

John was asked if he had plans of settling down with Priya anytime soon, to which he said,

“Whenever I settle down in life, I will let you know… May be a little later….I am a very private person”, he said.

I Me Aur Main releases this Friday and the actor has a surprise planned for his fans on the release day. Sources say, John may just show up in theaters and watch the film with his fans.

Saif Ali Khan will join Kareena Kapoor for V-day

Today is Valentine’s Day and the newly wed Kareena Kapoor is in Bhopal, busy shooting for Satyagraha! Hubby Saif Ali Khan is not with Bebo at the moment, but has big plans to make their first Valentine’s Day post marriage, very special for his wifey dear.

If sources are to be believed, Saif is planning to fly down to Bhopal today, to join his begum and if insiders are to be believed, he will be gifting his darling wife a solitaire.

Though Bhopal is Kareena Kapoor’s sasural, his is her first visit to the city after her much publicized marriage.
“Kareena is staying at the same hotel where Amitabh Bachchanji will be received. The red carpet was rolled out for her with a grand welcome ceremony including aarti, teeka and garland,” the source is quoted as saying.

Mother-in-law Sharmila Tagore is also in Bhopal with Kareena.

Amitabh Bachchan will join the crew on Sunday. Satyagraha is political Thriller film directed by Prakash Jha starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpai in the lead roles. Kareena Kapoor will play the role of an international journalist.

The film is slated to release on August 23, this year.

Ranbir Kapoor is the most eligible bachelor in India

According to a poll by a matrimonial website, Ranbir Kapoorhas been voted as an ideal husband material. The Bollywood actors shares a a very dear and loving relationship with his mother Neetu Kapoor and this is one of the main reasons why he won the “ideal husband” title.

The online matrimony site shaadi.com had surveyed as many as over 24,000 Indians, of which, 72 percent Indian women voted for Ranbir Kapoor. They feel that a “mamma’s boy” often make great nurturing and patient husbands.

“There was a time when people thought Mama’s Boys wouldn’t make good husbands, but the trend seems to have changed now as per the poll. The poll indicates that when a woman has brought up her son well and he is kind to her, he makes better relationships,” Gourav Rakshit, chief operating officer, Shaadi.com, said in a statement.

“For women, marrying a Mama’s Boy, as it is often referred to, may lead to a patient and understanding husband,” he added.

This is not it. 63.84 percent audiences feel that Deepika Padukone, RK’s ex girl friend, is a perfect match for the actor. Katrina Kaif received 22.30 percent votes, and Priyanka Chopra got 13.86 percent votes. Also, Ranbir Kapoor is the most eligible bachelor in the country.

Salman Khan calls Valentine’s Day a gimmick

Salman Khan doesn’t believe in the whole concept of Valentine’s Day. He recently revealed in an interview that Feb 14 is just another gimmick to sell roses and cards. He feels that V-Day is simply a waste of time and money and that all the hard work should be spent on charity.

So why is Salman Khan so against Valentine’s Day?

Well, according to the actor, in a relationship, if the guy is slightly attracted to another person and if his girl finds out about it, she takes it in the wrong spirit and ‘rips him apart’. And this insecurity spoiles the who concept of V-Day.

Salman also revealed that during his childhood day, he has gone through the same phase of giving roses and going out on dates with girls in his area.

Salman Khan concluded saying people should not wait for a Valentine’s Day to celebrate and express love, and that all should live each day the way he or she wants.

Meanwhile, recent reports state that Priyanka Chopra has turned down Salman Khan’s offer where she was expected to play Salman Khan’s fan in Anurag Kashyap’s short film.

…And we thought Sallu and Peecee were close buddies..

Onscreen love better than off screen affair’

New Delhi: All set for a release around the Valentine's Day, 'Murder 3' cast- Randeep Hooda, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sara Loren and scriptwriter Mahesh Bhatt, talked about their film and love in an exclusive interview with E24.

"Onscreen love is better than off screen affair," says the lead actor of the film, Randeep Hooda. Explaining the tag line "How Well Do you Know Your Partner", which was used as an innovative promotional campaign, the actor adds, "A lot of times it happens when you are in a relationship, you want to know what exactly does my partner thinks when I'm not around? You want to know his real personality. You spy their phone or social networking accounts just to understand them, right."

Mahesh Bhatt,  who is an experienced one in the game of love, has a special message for those who are single this Valentine's Day. "It's not important to have a partner in your life. I don't believe you are incomplete if you don't have someone in your life. Personally I don't stand by this concept that a person is incomplete without a special one in life."

Bhatt also talked about his soon-to-release film and says, “For the first time a ‘Murder’ franchise has got a U/A certificate. It is high on emotional and thriller component.”

“The film only has sexual content that is relevant according to the story and that’s why we were successful in getting the U/A certificate," Bhatt saab.

Coming Soon: Big B’s daily soap show

New Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan will soon become a part of your daily life. The megastar, who once revived his acting career by making a stint on TV, is in complete awe with the idiot box. Big B has big plans for his small screen career and reports say that he might turn into a daily soap star.

Big B first made his television debut with game reality show, 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' in 2000, has come out as the most popular TV host so far.

The latest buzz is that television serial starring Bachchan will be a mega budget project, which will be co-produced by his production house, Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited (ABCL).

Big B has apparently been thinking of doing a television serial for a while now. "Last year, he held meetings with several channel producers, expressing his desire to act in a daily soap. Some of them even made a few presentations. But nothing worked out then," a source close informed.

"But given that this is Bachchan's first-ever daily soap appearance, utmost care is being taken to keep the project under wraps," said the source, adding that an official announcement is likely next week.

If an industry insider is to be believed then, the TV will be a game-changer for Bollywood megastar.

"The budgets are huge and the serial is going to be another game-changer for Mr Bachchan and the industry," added a source.

Neha says ‘No’ to lovemaking scenes

New Delhi: While B-Town is getting hotter and hotter every passing day, newbie Neha Sharma refuses to follow the trend.

The actress who recently shot hot and steamy scenes with her co-star Vivek Oberoi for upcoming film, 'Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story'. But now, 'Crook' star has made it clear that these intimate scenes will be her first and last on-screen.

The 25-year-old actress said she will not do a lovemaking scene in the future as she is not comfortable shedding off her clothes.

"It is not that elaborate... Yes there is a certain amount of intimacy because the script required it but I was not comfortable. I will not do it again, it pushes me out of my comfort zone which I don't like," said Neha.

The actress plays the role of a middle class girl named Simran, who moves to Mumbai to fulfil her dreams, while Vivek plays the role of a gangster.

The romantic movie is helmed by debutante director Vinnil Markan and will hit the theatres this Friday.

This is Neha's fourth Bollywood movie after 'Crook', 'Teri Meri Kahaani' and adult comedy 'Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum'.

And the actress said it has been learning experience in the industry since she does not come from a filmy background.

"You need to have a lot of patience to survive in this industry. If you are not from a filmy background, there is a lot of struggle with every film and getting new offers. Also you don't get the kind of movies you want to work in, so you have to be careful with your choice. Sometimes the wait is a bit too long but I am confident things will work out for me," the actress said.

Kamal, Sridevi to star together after 30 yrs

New Delhi: Veteran actors Kamal Haasan and Sridevi will share the screen after a long gap of 30 years. Their last film together, Sadma (1983) was a hit at the box office. Industry sources say that Haasan will write the script for the film.

“Over the years, several filmmakers have wanted to cast them together. Unfortunately, it never happened. After Sridevi made her comeback in Gauri Shinde's English Vinglish, Haasan has now taken things into his own hands," said a source. Haasan confirmed the news and said, "Yes, I want to work with Sridevi. I am writing a script for her so that both of us can act in the film."

Apparently, the English Vinglish star is aware about Haasan's plans. One of her friends said, “She knows about this script. In fact when Haasan was in Mumbai recently, he informed Sridevi about it. She is looking forward to the film."

Haasan recently stormed the box office with his latest release, Vishwaroopam, a Rs 90 cr film which is said to have done a business of over Rs 120 cr in just four days. Earlier, there were reports that a two week ban on the film would cause a huge loss to the actor-producer.

Haasan also revealed that a sequel of Vishwaroopam is on cards and the film is expected to release this year. Speaking to reporters at a press meet, Haasan said that he would ensure that there are no delays in the release of the new film as he has been making preparations in right earnestness.

After a hiatus of 15 years, Sridevi recently made a comeback to the silver screen with English Vinglish, which was not only a box office success but also earned critical acclaim.

Poo's bikini up for grabs this V-Day

 New Delhi: Good news for Poonam Pandey fans! This Valentine's Day you could be the proud owner of a special bikini donned by the controversy queen in her debut film 'Nasha.'

 Poo, who is known for making headlines, has come up with an interesting V-Day idea again to grab the eyeballs.

The starlet has launched a contest through her twitter handle @ipoonampandey under the hashtag #grabNASHAbikini, where the best tweet under this category will be rewarded with the sexy two piece, donned by bold bombshell and sexy Poonam herself.

 Defending her latest promotional gimmick, Poo said, "I love my fans very much and I wanted to make this Valentine's Day special for them. One lucky winner will have the bikini suit that I wore in the film, Nasha, as a gift of love from me."

 Now, that's an intelligent strategy to promote you upcoming film, Poo dear!

 Recently, Poonam unveiled the poster of 'Nasha' on Twitter. It featured nude human figures in various postures to form the letters of the film's title.

 Directed by Amit Saxena of 'Jism' fame, the director praised the title of the film and said, "'Nasha’ is a cult title. Till date no feature film with just the word ‘Nasha’ has been made in the world."

 The starlet shot to fame after she claimed to strip to nude to motivate the Indian cricket team during the cricket World Cup in 2011. Since then, Poonam keeps on posting her racy pictures on Twitter to keep her fans happy.

 She was also spotted at the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Allahabad recently.

Why Randeep never shakes a leg in film

New Delhi: Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda has starred in almost 15 films but the actor has never done a song and dance sequence. He credits his Haryanvi Jat mindset about men and dance for the same.

"I am very conscious about dancing, I am stuck in that Haryana's Jat, macho mindset that men don't dance. So, that is still there in my mind, hopefully, I will get rid of it soon," the 36-year-old said on the sets of dance reality show Nach Baliye 5.

Randeep will be seen in Vishesh Bhatt's soon-to-release film, Murder 3. He will be romancing

Murder 3 is an upcoming film directed by Vishesh Bhatt. It also stars Sara Loren in the lead.

The third film of the 'Murder' series is the first film to be awarded a U/A certificate.

Earlier, erotic thrillers Murder in 2004 and Murder 2 in 2011, both had got an 'A' certificate from the Indian Censor Board for its bold subject and content.

"My intention is to have a good story. We have come up clean in the third instalment of the series. We have got U/A certificate and it is for the first time that a film in Murder series has got it from Censor Board,” said the excited debutant director.

The film will hit theatres on February 15

I get no work,'cribs Mahie

Mumbai: After winning critical acclaim for her roles in Dev D, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster, Paan Singh Tomar, actress Mahie Gill says she is confused about her standing in Bollywood as new roles are not coming her way.

"I don't know if I have cemented my position in the industry. Like when I go out, industry people tell me I am good and an intelligent actress. But people only talk and don't give me work. So I fail to understand as to what they are telling is truth or not," said Mahie.

The 37-year-old actress, who essayed Paro in Dev D, a beghum in Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster and a small town wife in Paan Singh Tomar says she is happy that this genre too is seeing commercial success.

"I am confused. I don't know where I am in the industry today. But luckily films Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster, Paan Singh Tomar have started getting commercial success today," she said.

According to Mahie, she stumbled upon out-of-box roles by chance.

"People think I am an intelligent actress and they think of giving me those kinds of roles. I am not an intelligent actress... it just happened," she said.

Mahie feels that Anurag Kashyap-directed Dev D not only revived experimental cinema but also showed that it can be commercial successful.

Sallu to launch Shera's son

Mumbai: Superstar Salman Khan, who has given a break to many newcomers in Bollywood, now intends to launch his bodyguard Shera's son in the film world.

Salman had launched Shera in films with a song-and-dance sequence in the title track of his film 'Bodyguard'. Shera appeared in the song alongside the 47-year-old actor and Katrina Kaif.

Now gossip mills are abuzz that Salman is likely to launch Shera's son in Bollywood.

Recently Salman was seen praising Shera's 20-year-old son Tiger. "With his looks and personality we already have a winner. At 20, he is so focused and determined," Salman had said.

"It is true that he would be launching my son Tiger in Bollywood. It's a great thing. He has said that (launching his son) which means he would have seen something in my son," an excited Shera said.

On who would be backing the film, Shera said, "Things are in progress."

Shera has been by Salman's side for the last 15 years and they share a close bond