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Raghubir Yadav will feature in the first time director Gitanjali Sinha's "Yeh Khula Aasmaan" and says he agreed to do the film because of the well-written script. "The script of 'Yeh Khula Aasmaan' is so well written that I just could not say no.

Movie aficianados are in for a summer delight! From Hollywood treats like "The Avengers" and "Madagascar 3" to Bollywood potboilers like "Jannat 2" and "Rowdy Rathore", a heady mix of romance, drama, action and comedy await movie-goers this holiday season. "We have got two of the most eagerly awaited releases lined up.

Film: 'Dangerous Ishhq'; Music Director: Himesh Reshammiya; Lyricist: Sameer Anjaan and Shabbir Ahmed; Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Tulsi Kumar, Himesh Reshammiya, Anweshaa, Amrita Kak, Shreya Ghoshal, Shahab Sabri; Rating: *** Himesh Reshammiya sets the mood right with the music of "Dangerous Ishhq", which marks the return of Karisma Kapoor to the silver screen.

She is Indian cinema's leading costume designers, but it is her harried, drinking mother act in "Vicky Donor" that made Dolly Ahluwalia a household name. "Vicky Donor" has been getting rave reviews ever since its release - with a scene where Ahluwalia is shown sharing a drink with her onscreen mother-in-law played by Kamlesh Gill becoming the most talked about act of the film.

Ace cinematographer Santosh Sivan last week became the first South Asian to be given the prestigious membership of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) for his outstanding work. The ASC membership is extended to individuals through invitations from existing members. "I was first invited by American cinematographer Michael Chapman, who shot 'Taxi Driver' and 'Raging Bull'.

He has been in the industry for a decade and proved his mettle as an actor with films like "Khosla Ka Ghosla", "Bheja Fry" and "Mithya", but Ranvir Shorey rues he is not getting the kind of roles he wants to play, since filmmakers are not to ready see him beyond a supporting actor.

Ever since the release of "Players", Neil Nitin Mukesh has been keeping a low profile but the actor reveals it's his work that is nowadays keeping him busy. Neil said he is busy travelling and shooting for Susi Ganeshan's directorial venture "Shortcut Romeo". "Actually, there is a lot of travelling going on because of 'Shortcut Romeo'.

Actor Imran Khan has a piece of advice for people who complain of film promotions going over-the-top - if too much promotions bother, just ignore them. "If something bothers you, like I say that some ads bother me, I put the television off.

Director Ram Gopal Varma and Amitabh Bachchan have given hits and misses together and the former says that the megastar never turns down his offer. "When it comes to favourite actor, the only name I will take is Mr. Bachchan. He trusts me a lot as a director.

The clean cut is not fashionable, says well-known French hairstylist Laurent Decreton, who believes older Indian women should not shy away from trying a messy or classic look. He also suggests that brides be more adventurous by adopting trendy hairstyles for their D-day.

The clean cut is not fashionable, says well-known French hairstylist Laurent Decreton, who believes older Indian women should not shy away from trying a messy or classic look. He also suggests that brides be more adventurous by adopting trendy hairstyles for their D-day.

After basking in the glory of the National Award for "I AM", actor-producer Sanjay Suri returns to the big screen in the role of a school teacher for a new film "Papa Please", which deals with the undue academic pressure on children.

"Abhi na jaana chhod kar... ki cake abhi kata nahin... ki pet abhi bhara nahin (Don't leave the party, the cake hasn't been cut yet, tummy isn't filled yet), recited the blue-eyed "baby" of entertainment Zohra Segal on her 100th birthday, punning on her favourite sonnet "Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon" by poet Hafeez Jullundhri as she cut a large chocolate cake.

After facing delays and objections from the censor board, Anupam Kher-starrer "Mr Bhatti On Chutti" will finally come out May 18. Earlier this month "Mr Bhatti..." landed in trouble with the censor board when the makers of the film were asked to bleep out the names of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and former US president George Bush.

Yesteryear dance icon has joined the cast of Madhur Bhandarkar's ambitious project "Heroine" and the National Award-winning filmmaker says he couldn't have asked for more. "The adorable Helenji joins the team of #Heroine. Privileged and honoured," tweeted Bhandarkar. The director, who has cast Kareena Kapoor as the lead in the movie, has also posted a picture with Helen.

Internationally acclaimed author Salman Rushdie has sent out birthday wishes to Indian theatre doyenne Zohra Sehgal, who turned a century old Friday. Rushdie says she is "100 years young". "The eminent Indian actress Zohra Sehgal is 100 years young! Congrats to my Zohra Khala!

Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta may be the lead pair of "Jannat 2", but Randeep Hooda's performance has left the Bhatts - Mahesh and Pooja - very impressed. "Watched #Jannat 2. Gripping. Assured. Authentic. Emraan's BEST performance to date. But the film would not be the same without Randeep Hooda," tweeted Pooja.

It's Bollywood that's keeping fashion designer Manish Malhotra busy as a bee these days. "'Krrish 2', SOTY ('Student Of The Year'), Yashji's' next, 'Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani' and 'Heroine'!!! Busy with all these films and so have been off Twitter. Sorry guys," tweeted Malhotra.

Veejay-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana, whose debut film "Vicky Donor" is receiving rave reviews, says initially his image as an anchor obstructed his dream of becoming an actor. "Initially, when I used to go for auditions, people used to say that the anchor within you is not leaving you.

Bollywood's latest foreign import Sunny Leone, the international porn artist who will be soon debuting in Hindi film industry with her film `Jism 2' is one dedicated actress. The actress who is making headlines all over for her drop dead looks and sensuous appeal was apparently has been offered Ekta Kapoor's `Ragini MMS 2' and was also considered for a sizzling item number in `Zanjeer'.

Ram Charan has cleared the air on his name. The hot and happening actor Telugu actor has appealed to one and all to call him as Ram Charan, and not as Ram Charan Teja. 'My dad named me Ram Charan and not Ram Charan Teja.