Katrina refuses to work with Hrithik

Showing her allegiance to Karan Kohar, Katrina Kaif has refused to be part of Krrish 2. She will be doing the Dostana sequel instead, hence the project has been offered to Deepika Padukone.

According to sources, Rakesh Roshan came up with the idea of pairing Hrithik opposite Kat but she wasn't too sure if she could commit so she declined the offer politely.

We also hear that Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra will not be directing the sequel and papa Roshan will take over from him.

Talking about Mehra being sacked, a source told a daily, “Hrithik is more comfortable working with his father. He is also helping him with the script.

They want it to attain Hollywood standards and are leaving no stone unturned to make it work. Though, senior Roshan was convinced of Mehra’s directorial credentials, Hrithik was skeptical.”

Confirming the news, Rakesh Roshan said, “I am directing Krrish sequel.’ I am still in the scripting process and there is still time for the movie to go on the floors.” When asked about Rakesh Mehra’s earlier involvement, he says, “We had spoken to Mehra, but he got busy with ‘Delhi 6’ and we were busy with ‘Kites,’ so nothing was finalised.”

Deepika has got rid of Ranbir but not his tattoo!

Deepika Padukone had got a tattoo done with ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor’s initials, back when they were dating, on the nape of her neck. She probably regrets it, now that they have broken up after two years of dating.

However, she might have regretted getting it done more than before when some reporters asked her some cheeky questions at a recent event.

As Deepika hasn’t spoken about her relationship since she broke up with Ranbir, the journalists caught the opportunity to bombard her with questions about it at the launch of a skin care product.

They first asked her what she would do with the RK tattoo that she had. When she didn’t answer, they asked her if the brand would come out with a cream to erase tattoos.

She didn’t know what to say to that and simply didn’t answer. They then asked her if she was happy after her break-up. She then shot back saying that of course she was happy- didn’t she look happy?

No more questions were asked after that. As soon as everything was done, Deepika sneaked out of the backstage exit and didn’t interact anymore with the media.

Abhay and I have similar styles: Sonam Kapoor

Actress Sonam Kapoor, who is playing the female lead in dad Anil Kapoor's home production "Aisha", says she and co-star Abhay Deol have similar acting styles, making it easier for her to give her best.

"It was great working with Abhay. I feel we have very similar acting styles that made working with him so easy. It's always nice to work with someone who has done the kind of work you would want to do, " Sonam told over phone from Mumbai.

Based on Jane Austen's novel "Emma", "Aisha" is being directed by Rajshree Ojha and produced by Anil Kapoor and his younger daughter Rhea Kapoor. It is expected to release in April next year.

Asked if she too would like to don the producer's hat like her father and sister, Sonam said: "I don't want to get into production or anything. I have left that for my sister and my father. I am a more creative person and thus acting is what is more suitable for me rather than the production side of a film."

Before embarking on an acting career, Sonam worked as an assistant with Sanjay Leela Bhansali during the making of "Black". Later she made her big screen debut in Bhansali's "Saawariya". Based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's "White Nights", the film also introduced Ranbir Kapoor.

Her second film was Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Delhi-6" with Abhishek Bachchan. The film received mixed reviews, but her performance was highly praised.

The 24-year-old is also working on "I Hate Luv Stories". Produced under Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and directed by debutant Punit Malhotra, the film also stars Imraan Khan.

Asked how she felt when people referred to her as the thinking actress, she said: "It's nice that people think this way. Every woman and artist would be happy if people think like that about her. So am I. I think it's because of the kind of work that I have done that this image has been created. It makes me happy."

Apart from acting, Sonam endorses brands like Mont Blanc pens and L'Oreal and said that endorsement increases the visibility of an artist.

"Brands give you visibility. They not only give you monetary benefits but helps audience connect to you in a better way because you are not your character while endorsing the brands. You are yourself, " said the actress, who loves diamonds.

"I love jewellery like most girls. Diamonds are my favourites. Solitaires and even unconventional large pieces are what I usually like and wear," said the actress, who is also the brand ambassador of Anant diamond jewellery.

Amrita Rao Approves Pre Marital Sex

Shy and traditional Amrita Rao says she doesn't mind having sex before marriage!

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Amrita Rao shocks: There is no harm in pre-marital Sex

Amrita Rao the vivacious beauty of Indian Cinema is trying hard to shed her girl next door image. The actress has not only gone for a different avatar but has opted for a modern thinking too.

Recently in an interview when she was asked about the pre-marital sex, her answer shocked everyone. “I don’t think there is any harm in people getting physically close to each other in a relationship that too before marriage.”

“If there is romance, there is bound to be some level of physical intimacy between the couple. As long as both the duo is comfortable it’s no harm.

If it’s their decision to take their rapport in that level with precautions then its fine, ” she adds further.

It seems Amrita is quite desperate to get rid of her bhenji image.

Kristna Saikia Red Hot Bollywood Girl

This young, vibrant and beautifully expressive artiste has bagged two interesting film projects, “Everything Out of Control” and “Molly”. And to top it, she has shot her first animated promotional video for Innovative Media Xolutions (IMX), which is sure to become as popular as a chartbuster song. In “Everything Out of Control”, Kristna plays a modern day character that is very close to her heart. She plays a strong girl, who acts as a Good Samaritan and rescues friends. The spiritually inclined ‘reel’ character, which is quite close to Kristna’s own ‘real life’ spiritual pursuits, helps her friends who are haunted by ‘spirits’. As in her real life, she digs deep into her inner reserves of strengths and musters up strength to fight the unknown and the unseen. Aziz Chhabria’s film provides the perfect platform for Kristna to express her multi-faceted talent in a mystery flick that will have viewers on the edge of their seats.

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Koda paid me only Rs 3.11 lakh in cash

What Rs 50 lakh? Koda paid me only Rs 3.11 lakh in cash: Koena Mitra

The Income Tax (IT) department Tuesday denied that there were any plans to interrogate Bollywood actresses Koena Mitra and Celina Jaitley for receiving money from former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda who is at the centre of a Rs.2, 500 crore money laundering scam.

"We are unable to understand from which source media is saying that we are planning to interrogate the Bollywood actresses. At present, we are focusing on transactions of money and how money was taken outside the country, " Director, IT Investigation, Ujjwal Chaudhary told.

According to sources, the focus of investigation is on Koda, and his associates Vinod Sinha, Sanjay Chaudhary and some other people.

According to reports in sections of the media, Mitra and Jaitley were to be interrogated by IT officials for taking money from Koda.

Mitra was appointed as brand ambassador of Jharkhand in January 2008 and she was allegedly paid Rs. 50 lakh and Rs.10 lakh was paid to Jaitley. Koena however says that these are mere allegations and she did not get this big amount from Koda.

So, what exactly is her take?

"I have been accused of taking Rs 50 lac for being the ‘face of Jharkhand’. If I had to agree to being the ‘face of a state’, why would I settle for Rs 50 lac only? I’d have charged Rs 80 lac," fumes Koena and adds, "Being the ‘face of a state’ is not something that can happen on the basis of verbal communication. It’s a huge responsibility."

"Besides, hawala money is given in a hundi. Why would they give money for being the ‘face of a state’ in a hundi? A formal letter has to be sent to me from the state government. I never received anything of that sort.

As a celebrity, I was only invited to be a part of a rally. I belong to neighbouring West Bengal and love the culture of Jharkhand. So I did it without charging any fee. As a token gesture however they gave me Rs 3 lakh followed by another Rs 11,000 besides a shawl, chocolates and flowers. I also got first-class treatment from them. But I haven't got any Rs 50 lakh from him," she says.

Koena was later removed after Koda faced criticism over the move.