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Actor Gulshan Grover, who has featured in over 400 films so far, says that exposure to international cinema has helped him hone his skills.

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's plans to make "Bombay Velvet" with Ranbir Kapoor have been put on hold as his brother Abhinav has signed the actor for "Besharam". But he isn't disappointed one bit. "I am not disappointed. It's not getting postponed. It will happen at the right time," Anurag told reporters here at an event.

Actor-filmmaker Rohit Roy says Bipasha Basu has given a heads up for his next directorial venture, a remake of 1982 classic "Shaukeen". "Bipasha loved the script and agreed to do the film... But can't confirm when we go on floors as the casting is still in progress," tweeted Rohit, who has earlier directed "Rice Plate", one of the 10 short films in "Dus Kahaniyaan".

Fit and fabulous Bipasha Basu is indulging in sinful delights in London, and totally loving it! The actress is in London to shoot the last schedule of her debut international project "Singularity". "Living in London is dangerous! Desserts here are to die for and constantly tempting me!

Acclaimed actor Seema Biswas of "Bandit Queen" and "Water" fame looks at Indian-American director Prashant Bhargava's award winning first feature film "Patang" (Kite) as an extraordinary film. "It's not a conventional kind of film," she said of the film about family conflict set in Ahmedabad.

Television actress Giaa Manek, who is among the 12 celebrity contestants participating in "Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 5", gives credit to "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya" for getting an opportunity to be a part of the dance reality show and says she does not have a grudge against anyone. "'Jhalak...'

Shirish Kunder says that he has scrapped plans to release his next project "Joker" in 3D, considering the fate of recent 3D films at the box office. "JOKER will release in 2D format. It's a decision taken by business heads based on the reactions to recent 2D and 3D films of big superstars," tweeted Kunder.

Actress Neha Dhupia, who has completed almost a decade in the film industry, has not really enjoyed her share of success in showbiz. However, the actress has now signed a commercial film to be made by Karan Johar. "I have given a nod to that film.

His leg work has been perfect on the cricket pitch but how will he fare on the dance floor, wonders former Sri Lankan skipper Sanath Jayasuriya who is appearing as a contestant on the dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa". "I have never been on a dance field.

(Interview) The divas of Indian cinema are works of art immortalised down the ages on screen and in the media. Women in Indian cinema have portrayed all facets of change which women in general have experienced in real life in the country, says art connoisseur Neville Tuli, the founder and chairman of Mumbai-based arts and popular culture platform Osian's.

Following the success of "Vicky Donor", director Shoojit Sircar helmed a docu-feature "She Can, You Can", highlighting the work of two women who attempted to bring change in the society. The campaign for direct selling company Tupperware India is the first that Sircar has shot after the release of his successful film "Vicky Donor", which presented a positive approach to sperm donation.

Following the success of "Vicky Donor", director Shoojit Sircar helmed a docu-feature "She Can, You Can", highlighting the work of two women who attempted to bring change in the society. The campaign for direct selling company Tupperware India is the first that Sircar has shot after the release of his successful film "Vicky Donor", which presented a positive approach to sperm donation.

Actress Rani Mukerji-starrer "Aiyya" was earlier scheduled for a Sep 28 release, but it has been postponed and now it will hit screens during Dussehra. Co-produced by Anurag Kashyap and Viacom 18, "Aiyya" has been directed by Sachin Kundalkar. "Yes, we were supposed to release our film on Sep 28, but now the film has been pushed back.

With the release of "Jism 2" about six weeks away, the makers ran into a new trouble. Sunny Leone, who plays the lead character in the film, is having troubles dubbing as she does not have adequate knowledge of the Hindi language. Also, the foreign accent that Leone speaks in is doing no good either.

No one could have really played Chhedi Singh of `Dabangg' or Rajkumar Sujamal of `Jhodhaa Akbar' better than him. His alluring good looks and perfectly chiselled body has always been a piece of admiration. So much so that even Salman Khan was tensed to remove his shirt on the sets of Dabangg having him around.

After penning several blockbusters in the 70s & 80s along with partner Javed Akhtar, Salim Khan retired from the industry 21 years back when Salman-Raveena starrer "Patthar Ke Phool" released. However, looks like the 21 year sabbatical is over & Salim Saab is eyeing a comeback. Yes, that's right!

Vidya Balan, who is one of the most sought after actress in the industry after her recent successes like "The Dirty Picture" & "Kahaani", reveals her desires. She dreams of making a Bengali film on Kolkata. Although, the actress who was born in Mumbai & has been bred South Indian, has no Kolkata connect.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra, whose banner has given hits like the "Munna Bhai" series, "3 Idiots" & many more is back with "Ferrari Ki Sawaari" today. And he was seen being his politically incorrect best in an interview. Chopra, in an interview, has lashed out at his once-upon-a-time protégé, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, for producing a film like "Rowdy Rathore".

London: Singer Gary Barlow has been named celebrity dad of the year. He was given the title at the Premier Inn Celebrity Dad of the Year contest, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Barlow is expecting his fourth child with wife Dawn. They have three children -- Daniel, 11, Emily, nine and Daisy, three.

London: Singer Elton John has agreed to take part in a charity concert to back a campaign for world peace. The 65-year-old agreed to take part in the show at Wembley Stadium in September to help create awareness of charity Peace One Day's Global Truce 2012 campaign, reports contactmusic.com.

Priyanka Chopra says her father is her best friend, while Sonam Kapoor calls her dad her hero. On Father's Day Sunday, Bollywood celebrities took to micro-blogging site Twitter to express their feelings. Priyanka Chopra: Happy Father's Day dad. You have set such high standards that no one can ever match up.