Akshay Kumar has taken over the Hashmi’s character and the reports are that Sonakshi Sinha will play the love interest of Akshay in the film. The Dabangg girl will play the character of ‘Mandakini’, the love interest of Dawood in the film.

Earlier, it was said that Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone or Kareena Kapoor would play the character of ‘Mandakini’ but Milan seems to have zeroed on Sonakshi for her successful Dabangg debut.

A source was quoted in Mumbai Mirror as saying, “Ekta Kapoor and Milan Luthria are taking their time to choose the leading lady for ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai’ 2. They want the girl to be perfect. Initially, they wanted a leading lady to essay the role of Mandakini. But now, they are considering Sonakshi Sinha.”

Sonakshi who is working with Akshay in another film ‘Joker’ seems working in the favor of the actress, “Akshay and Sonakshi are already doing Shirish Kunder’s Joker and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Rowdy Rathod to be directed by Prabhudeva together. Ekta and Milan will obviously keep that in mind while making their choice,” added the source.

So far the casting a part from Akshay isn’t final as yet, the director is looking for a parallel hero for the film, “They are still looking for the parallel hero in the film. Once the second actor is finalised, Ekta and Milan will take a call on who will play the leading lady,” said the source.

In an interview to IANS, the ‘mast mast nain’ girl revealed, “”Kick is a remake of a south Indian film. The girl has a lot more to do. It’s a damn good role. I’m very kicked about it. Yeah, there’s definitely much more scope for me in Kick than Dabangg. And I am going to make the best of it.”

Sonakshi is having the time of her life, she is right now busy with Akshay Kumar in Shirish Kunder’s ‘Joker’ and after that three more films are lined up for the actress. “There’s Kick with Salman Khan, Rowdy Rathore with Akshay Kumar and Vishwaroopam with Kamal Hassan. Then there’s Dabangg 2 coming up,” said confident Sonakshi.

We hope she gives a ‘Kicking’ performance once again with her mentor and star Salman!!

The star anchor who has also done cookery shows earlier feels that the third outing is way more ‘torturous’ for the 13 female contestants than earlier three edition of the show.

In an interview to a leading tabloid, the stunt man (Khiladi) who has designed the whole affair says he has put extra dose of adrenaline rush performing itself first and then putting the contestant to the test.

When asked about what his wife Twinkle Khanna has to say about his dangerous stunt, the Bollywood Khiladi said, “She’s far from all this. She has given up on me a long time ago!”

The 43-year-old actor when questioned about who he has tortured most in the show, he said, “I have screamed at all of them but at the same time, encouraged them, wiped their tears and hugged them when the task was done. Women are physically and emotionally strong. The show is all about conquering fear. I have studied the physics and chemistry of it. I would tell them that the audience is watching you, so go for it.”

Though, ‘Joker’ isn’t complete as yet, but Akki has asked for sometime before the shoot re-schedule, may be in the meantime he actually understand what to re-shoot and how to do it.

It is said once bitten, always careful and Akshay who has worked with Shirish Kunder in ‘Tees Maar Khan’ is of the belief that he needed some extra care this time.

A source told to TOI, “After seeing a few rushes of the film, Akshay realized that a few scenes could be re-shot for better impact. So he wants to first re-shoot the few scenes and then get going with the rest of the film.”

Now, like a good wife she will decide which and what films ‘Akki’ will do. And first in the series is her own production – yes she has turned producer – with Ronnie Screwvala – the UTV fame – let see how Twinkle screws everyone, by pushing Akshay to the top-actors list.

Thank You will be released this summer, may be in the season of ‘Barsaat’ when there is a kind of ‘Mela’ time in villages.

The film ‘Thank You’ also features Twinkle debut co-star ‘Bobby Deol’ (Baadal), Sunil Shetty, Irffan Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Celina Jaitley – Mubarak and Rimi Sen.

Let’s hope it doesn’t make us say ‘Sorry’ mate, try your luck next time!

The sequel of the film will be directed by Milan Lutharia itself. The first installment of the movie emphasized on the life of Haji Mastan and his rivalry with Dawood Ibrahim, where Haji Mastan dies in the end. Whereas, the sequel will entirely draw attention towards the rise of Dawood in Mumbai Underworld. The film is going to be a true action packed thriller.

Since, none of the lead actors from the original film are working in the sequel, its anticipated that the film will see some fresh and happening story altogether. Ekta Kapoor is keen on making the film on the basis of a complete new script, with no relation to the first film. The search is on for the film’s second lead, who could play Akshay’s rival in the movie.

We hope, Akki gets his timing right in dhishoom dhishoom!

If you still believe, its not ‘Air & Water’ but ‘Movies & Cricket’ that we Indians cant live without. Then February is surely going to be your month as the cricket world cup that will start in February will surely steal the light and your drawing room space. Our very own Bollywood is in no mood to challenge the cricketing event but it can’t deny the fact that movies will be another mode of entertainment when Indians will be oiling their bats.

In the month Bollywood will witness few dominating movies and will test the credentials of few actors who slump badly last year like Akshay Kumar. However the promising releases that is sure to ignite the desire of watching movies is Vishal Bhardawaj and Sudhir Mishra’s films which promises to be a run riot at the ticket window. And then, courteously hand-over the baton of responsibility to fascinate the country in the second half of the month to “a game that Sachin Tendulkar plays”.

The very first release of the month is RUN BHOLA RUN starring an unlike Govinda, and an unmute Tushhar Kapoor. The Glamour portion is handed over to Ameesha Patel and Celina Jaitley (Even a Fardeen khan seems acting like Marlon Brando, when he is cast opposite these two glam dolls). Hope it works for Chi Chi & Co.  Director Neeraj Vora too is not breathing easy, he is on a verge of completing a hat trick of duds, after Phir Hera Pheri and Shortkut-The Con is On. I wish at least this could ‘Run’ all the way but after looking at the trailer of the movie it seems the audiences will do the running. A special suggestion to Tushhar “few things are better, if left unsaid” Maae O!!

Sudhir Mishra, the maker of critically acclaimed Hazaron Khwaishein Aisi, is ready with another thrilling love story starring his favorite Irffan Khan and his muse Chitrangada Singh in Prakaash Jha Productions YEH SAALI ZINDAGI. The Movie also Stars the tough Singh (the only Masculine character in ‘Aishaa’). Irffan Khan seems to be back on track after letting down his own standards in films like Knock Out and Hiss. We wish this talented cast and crew a successful ‘Zindagi’ all the way.

Just a week before the cricket world cup, Akshay Kumar wears his cricketing gear to run us over in Nikhil Advani’s PATIALA HOUSE. The Actor and Director of the film don’t want to remember their last horrible outing together in ‘Chandni Chowk to China’. So after making people laugh at him and his credentials as an actor, Akshay finally gets serious in this one. He plays an Indian born cricketer who dreams of playing for England. Anushka Sharma plays Akshay’s love interest. Rishi kapoor and Dimple kapadia play the ‘not so interested’ parents.Let’s see if Akki manages to maintain a good line and length at the Box Office this time around. Or is it going to be yet another wide one, after Tees Maar Khan, Action Replay and many more.

Vishal Bhardwaj turns match maker in 7 Khoon Maaf, finds 7 grooms for a Bride (Priyanka Chopra). Even though the film is releasing just a day before world cup’s inaugural match between India and Bangladesh, Vishal is sitting pretty relaxed. He seems to have total control over the audience’s nerves, when it comes to story telling. The story is inspired by a Ruskin Bond short story “Susanna’s Seven Husbands”, but as the past has witnessed Vishal giving full credit by presenting it in an even better way than the original ones he has adapted from. And with an interesting cast including names like Naseeruddin Shah, Irfan Khan, John Abraham, Niel Nitin Mukesh, Anu Kapoor, Russian Actor Alexander Dyachenko and Shah’s Son Vivaan. I bet you don’t want to miss this one, unless you get a last minute call to join the Indian cricket squad.

Get ready for a trip to Mumbai Pickpocket’s infamous area named Bhindi Bazaar releasing later this month. This realistic flick looks really promising, especially after looking at the talented cast, including Kay Kay Menon, Pawan Malhotra and Piyush Mishra. First time director Ankush Bhatt showcase the Betrayals, Revelations, Deceits and Vengeance inside the life of people living in Bhindi Bazaar. Will have to wait and watch whether the Audiences gets pick pocketed or get their money’s worth.

Tanu weds Manu. Still riding high on the success of 3 idiots, Madhavan is back in a light comedy romancing Kangna Ranaut. If you are totally being ignored by your close ones for not inviting you in any wedding, then you could compensate by attending this one.

Vinay Pathak teams up with Saurabh Shukla in comic thriller UTT PATANG. I guess the title in itself gives you the idea of the story. Do I need to say more??

For Akshay, it wasn’t less than a nightmare when all his antics, jumping and hanging finally brought him to the ground, injuring his face [value] – Colgate smile – which he brings forth every time when he comes out to promote a new film after a flop. Al though Junior Bachchan and Junior Roshan too have failed to put any show on the box-office but somehow managed to escape the ire of producers and directors.

Now, let’s not talk any more about the actors but the films which have really put them into hiding.

Raavan: Next time when Abhishek Bachchan will be asked, does he know ‘Ramayan’? He will start looking around to save his face in fear of any question about Mani Ratnam’s ‘Raavan’. The film was produced on a whopping budget of 100 crore but couldn’t able to fetch half of it. The gross revenue of ‘Raavan’ was just 29.50 crore, a debacle that has put Mani Ratnam hiding in the same jungles.

Veer: A lethal warrior in the battle field, but ends at the box-office as a creepy creature that come under the audiences boot. Salman Khan as a hero sometimes do wonders like he did in ‘Dabangg’ but wielding a pen to write script needs brain rather than muscle. Veer flopped after a good opening, reason shoddy script, screenplay and dialogues.

Action Replay: Least said about Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer ‘Action Replay’ will be a fitting honor one can do to the film. Vipul Shah tried to capture the picnic and romance in Mumbai of 70’s but turned out to be a visual leprosy.  He could have saved himself after watching – if he has watched – ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai’ where Milan Lutharia’s imagination of Mumbai of 70’s was a treat to watch, even when the film was set up to show the other side of city.

Tees Maar Khan: The only saving grace for Farah Khan’s ‘Tees Maar Khan’ was the item song ‘Sheila ki Jawani’ that becomes a rage among the DJs across the country. ‘TMK’ has also broken the myth – for Akshay Kumar – that Katrina Kaif is his lucky charm. And moreover, the debacle has put Shirish Kunder’s ideas of taking all credit on the back burners (he will never try it again).

Khatta Meetha: Let us hope Akshay will not go jittery or his fans after seeing his third film making the list of the biggest flops of the year 2010. Now, he should bid adieu to celluloid and move permanently to ‘Chef Shows’ on small screen, because he is yet to find the right ingredients for a good movie but we know that he knows the spices well to make tasty dishes.

It is really a bad idea to comment and write about flops where a lot of hard work and dedication go waste. So why to waste anymore, but few other films need a special mention here which makes the list of flops or duds of 2010; Anjaana Anjaani, Dulha Mil Gaya, Guzaarish, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey and Aakrosh to end the wastage (bollywood needs some waste management course now).

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While the latest Farah Khan’s ‘Tees Maar Khan’ or ‘TMK’ has a song, titled ‘Sheila ki Jawani’, which is breaking all the popularity on the music charts. The item number from ‘TMK’ has become a perfect recipe for wedding DJ’s after Dabbang’s ‘Munni Badnaam Hui’.

However, someone named Kanti Shah, a director of ‘C’ grade films has come up with a fitting competition to the song with a film titled ‘Sheila Ki Jawani’.

By going with his previous films, it seems he is always in tow of spicy dishes to earn a better deal in single screen theaters of rural India, which are near to closure.

The film ‘Sheila Ki Jawani’ may not have any known name in its star cast, but of course the posters, designed so sleazy that you can’t ignore.

To film the TMK song ‘Sheila Ki Jawani’ Farah may have spent millions and weeks to get it perfect, Kanti, to utter surprise wrapped the movie in 12 days.

Now, this is enough to turn your interest towards the film. However, the story of ‘Sheila Ki Jawani’ goes: Sapna (the protagonist) Kanti’s wife, who plays a small time heroin in the film.

What else you expect from Kanti, his daredevilry do not end here, the director wants ‘Sheila Ki Jawani’ to release with ‘Tees Maar Khan’.

The question is why Kanti did not think of a better title ‘Sapna Ki Jawani’ than ‘Sheila Ki Jawani’ that would have attracted more audience (if they knew she is Kanti’s wife).