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This news is nothing less than an announcement of a big celebration for movie lovers especially for the ones who enjoy mainstream Bolllywood commercial films. Two biggest filmmakers of current age, Karan Johar and Rohit Shetty have joined hands to together bring a film for the masses that will not only be a amalgamation of their distinctively different styles but also a full on entertainer.

Esha Gupta, who sizzled on screen in her bold and glamorous role in "Jannat 2", will be seen in a deglamourised avatar in "Chakravyuh". The newcomer says she would like to be moulded into a good performer. "It's a de-glam role.

Bollywood's girl next door Genelia D'Souza has been one wonder star who successfully made it from television to films. She started her career with television commercials and successfully ventured into films soon. However the actress who also did a reality show in past will be soon making a comeback to the silver screens.

Designer Anita Dongre, who loves experimenting with cotton, recommends cotton clothing for this wedding season. She showcased her designs at a fashion show here, but didn't have a showstopper. "I never use a showstopper. I just let the clothes be the show stopper," Anita, who presented her collection at an event called Cottonscape Tuesday, told IANS.

Celebrated filmmaker Karan Johar who is known for his larger than life films is also famous as a television host, courtesy his highly famous chat show. The filmmaker cum chat show host however is gearing up to don a new avatar on silver screen as he has been finalized to co judge the dance reality show `Jhalak Dikhla Jaa' along with dance diva Madhuri Dixit.

A break from Mumbai's hectic life is always welcome for Bollywood stars who live with choc-a-block schedules, and it's no different for Bipasha Basu. She is in Cyprus for work as well as leisure.

Actress Madhuri Dixit will begin shooting in September for "Dedh Ishqiya", her first film since her return to India. "'Dedh Ishqiya' to start shooting in September. Excited," tweeted Madhuri. The 44-year-old will play the lead in the Vishal Bhardwaj's movie, a sequel to 2010 film "Ishqiya". She has also signed Anubhav Sinha's "Gulab Gang".

These day's Emraan Hashmi's every film has been making news for all the right reasons. Earlier the actor who was only famous for his bold love making scenes started to make waves in the industry with his power packed performances in films like `Jannat', `Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai', `Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji', `The Dirty Picture' and more recently `Jannat 2'.

Screen legend Balraj Sahni was very fond of the hills and now his actor-son Parikshit Sahni is paying him a tribute by setting his first production venture - with the army as its theme - in Himachal Pradesh.

"Ferrari Ki Sawaari" is Sharman Joshi's solo hero movie and he hopes that viewers enjoy watching him in the comedy. "I'll be going and talking about the film. I hope people like the film and like me in it," he told reporters Monday at the launch of the film's first song.

Shahid Kapoor has been roped in to host the 13th edition of International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Singapore June 7-9, the organisers confirmed Tuesday. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan are also likely to host certain segments of the ceremony.

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is to meet Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Wednesday in connection with female foeticide cases highlighted by the TV reality show "Satyamev Jayate". "Aamir had expressed his desire to meet the chief minister on May 9. The chief minister has agreed to meet him at his official residence at 5 p.m.

Bhojpuri folk songs that have been entertaining people in Bihar for years will now be used to spread awareness about the kala azar disease, a recurring epidemic that takes hundreds of lives in the state each year and afflicts thousands of poor people. The state government has roped in singer-actor Manoj Tiwari for the initiative.

Karan Johar who has apparently planned his next production already, has reportedly finalized Emraan Hashmi and Kangna Ranaut as leads for the same. The talked about yet untitled film has been in news for quite some time now as it is the first time that Karan has come out of his comfort zone and lock in an unusual cast rather than casting his preferred A-listers.

Filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee who is super excited for his forthcoming release `Shanghai' recently justified his decision of including a spicy item number in his political drama satire. The item number `Imported Kamariya' starring British model Scarlett Mellish Willson is making waves in the industry.

Ram Gopal Varma's anticipated forthcoming film `Department' has been in news for quite some time now, more for the controversies than for the developments on the film. The latest gossip doing the buzz was over the film was about the high end drama climax.

Bollywood actor John Abraham was held in a hit and run case in the year 2006 when he had hit two youngsters while riding on his bike. He was booked for rash driving and causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others after an FIR was filed against him by one of the parent of the injured.

Bollywood's dark horse Randeep Hooda has been in the industry for quite a couple of years now. He before making it big in recent times was famously known for his link up with Sushmita Sen and his equation with acclaimed filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma.

Punjabi rapper 'Yo Yo' Honey Singh believes the Indian entertainment industry is self-sufficient and can do without international celebrities. He has openly challenged international rapper Akon, and says desi singers must promote Indian languages abroad, instead of aping the west and singing in English.

"Dangerous Ishhq" and "Ishaqzaade" - both films releasing this Friday - will play a pivotal role in the careers of their actors. While the former marks the comeback of Karisma Kapoor after a sabbatical of six years, the latter is the launchpad of filmmaker Boney Kapoor's son Arjun.