Ajay Devgan to pair up with south actress Kajal Aggarwal

Ajay Devgan to pair up with south actress Kajal Aggarwal: There is a new Kajal in Ajay Devgan’s life! Director Rohit Shetty has started working on the Hindi remake of the south film Singam with Ajay Devgan, and he has roped in the hit south actress Kajal Aggarwal to pair opposite him.

What worked in Kajal’s favour? She is quite a popular name down south and also she has got dates to give for the project. Initially, Rohit was keen on Anushka Shetty, who starred in the original opposite Surya. But since she was busy with other projects, Kajal was approached and she lapped the opportunity.

However, this is not Kajal’s first Hindi film. She was also seen in a small role in Kyun Ho Gaya Na where she played Aishwarya Rai’s friend.

Rohit liked her in Magadheera which is one of the biggest Telugu hits of 2010.

Saif and Kareena shouldn't get married: Ajay Devgan at Koffee With Karan

Saif and Kareena shouldn't get married: Ajay Devgan at Koffee With Karan: Ajay Devgan is a happily married man but when he was asked to give some marital advice to Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, the actor said the couple shouldn’t get married. The incident happened at the ‘Koffee with Karan’ show where the host of show Karan asked the question during his famous ‘Rapid Fire round’.

Karan has been trying to get Ajay on his couch for the last two seasons and succeeded only this time around and the Golmaal actor has been nothing less than a riot and a shocker at the talk show. He has gone on to give some amazing answers at the show and without an iota of shyness Ajay gave the advice of Saifeena not to marry.

Well the media houses and the tabloids have started speculating the reasons on why Devgan decided to impart that kind of advice when he is married to Kajol for over a decade now. A source says that there is not much to read in what Ajay said as it was just part of fun and nothing serious into it.

But knowing Karan Johar, will he let such a remark pass-by just like that without prying into getting some more details about it, only the show can divulge more, since none of the
celebrities associated with the comment responded when asked. Even SOL’s managing director Fazila Allana, the show’s producer declined to comment on Ajay’s advice to Saifeena.

One thing that everyone says that Ajay was a blast at the talk show and in spite of being the sole guest, the episode is going to be an amazing one.

Child within every man that's why 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji'

Child within every man that's why 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji': They say men never grow up and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar is exploring this pyche of men in a humorous way through his new romantic comedy 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' releasing Friday.

Starring Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi and Omi Vaidya, 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' is the slice of life movie that talks about three men and their encounters with love. Shazahn Padmasee, Shruti Haasan and debutante Shraddha Das will play their love interests respectively.

Naren Ahuja (Ajay) is in his thirties and is going through divorce. While nursing his broken heart following a failed marriage, Naren meets vibrant and bubbly June Pinto (Shazahn) and can't stop himself from falling in love with this young girl.

Milind Kelkar (Omi) is a naive poet and idealistic lover. He develops a liking for an ambitious and practical Gunjan Sarkar (Shraddha) who is determined to follow her dreams.

But Abhay (Emraan), a charming casanova, is different. His mantra in life is money and women. But his life too takes a turn after an encounter with Nikki (Shruti), a modern girl who knows her needs and speaks her mind. He too experiences love, an emotion he had always stayed away from.

According to director Bhandarkar, the film is a funny take on love, with real-life relatable characters, and shows to what extent people would go to achieve it or avoid it.

Bhandarkar is known for making hard-hitting and realistic films like 'Chandni Bar', 'Fashion' and 'Jail' which garnered critical acclaim as well as box office success.

'Chandni Bar', starring Tabu and Atul Kulkarni, depicted hardships of women working in dance bars, while 'Fashion' explored the glamorous but dark world of modelling. The film starred Priyanka Chopra in the lead.

His last outing 'Jail' put the spotlight on cruel realities faced by prisoners in jail. Although the film didn't do well at the box-office, it was indeed applauded by critics.

With 'Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji', Bhandarkar attempts to move away from serious cinema and take the audience on a laughter ride. However, the filmmaker is adamant that his stamp and signature style will be evident in the film.

Just like his director, Emraan, known for playing edgy roles in 'Murder', 'Gangster - A Love Story' and 'Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai', is trying comedy for the first time.

Omi has expectations riding high because this is his second release after blockbuster '3 Idiots' and the actor admits this has been a challenging role for him as he plays a Maharashtrian and he had to ensure that his accent is perfect.

Last year brought a mixed response for Ajay's films. While 'Golmaal 3' and 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai' and 'Raajneeti' were hits, his home production 'Toonpur Ka Superhero' and 'Aakrosh' failed to impress the audiences.

Ajay hopes to start the new year on a good note with 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji', which is the solo release this week.

Shazahn Padamsee's confidence rise up after work with Ajay Devgan

Shazahn Padamsee's confidence rise up after work with Ajay Devgan: She is a novice; he is a veteran. She is just 22; he is 41. Shazahn Padamsee was apprehensive about matching up her performance with Ajay Devgn, whom she romances in Madhur Bhandarkar's first comedy Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, but says her "zero confidence" level shot up when he praised her acting skills.

"When I met Ajay sir for the first time...I wasn't nervous, but I was just hoping that there were no complaints. I felt so junior suddenly...and it was like 'My god! I am working with someone so talented!' Shazahn told IANS over phone from Mumbai.

"I just hoped that I could impress him with my talent. So, when at the end of the shoot he came and patted me on the back and said: 'Well Shazahn Padamseedone!', my confidence level went from like zero to 100."

In Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, Shazahn plays June Pinto, "a happy, bubbly young girl who is child-like, very cute and innocent". The film will release on January 28.

The actress said it was simply "inspiring" to be around Ajay, who has been active in showbiz for the past two decades.

"I remember watching him in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and his performance was so good. He was so awesome in Raajneeti. Ajay sir chooses his films so carefully and all of them are so different, because of which he is among few actors who are not typecast and that's what I love.

"The journey that he has taken in his career is so inspiring because he is not someone who says 'I am an action guy' or 'I am the lover boy', he is someone who does so many different roles. That, for someone new like me, is very inspiring and one feels to be like him," she said.

Shazahn, daughter of noted theatre artiste Alyquee Padamsee and singer Sharon Prabhakar, loved being in Ajay's company not just because she got to learn a lot from him but also due to his sense of humour.

"People think Ajay sir is a very serious kind of person, but he is not so! He is very witty. Many people know that my dad has a very good sense of humour, very tongue-in-cheek, very sarcastic. And I found Ajay sir very similar with the tongue-in-cheek humour.

"I love people who are funny, so I loved being on the sets because he would always keep me in splits," she said.

For a girl as young as her, the box office fate of her debut Hindi film Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year, in which she had a blink-and-you-miss role, could have shaken her confidence. But Shazahn has no regrets.

In fact, she is more than happy that she has got the chance to work with formidable names like Ajay and Bhandarkar so early in her Bollywood career.

"I think if I wouldn't have done Rocket Singh, I wouldn't have got Dil Toh.... In life, everything happens for a reason. I don't believe in living with regrets, it's quite a waste of time. I am a super-optimistic person and very positive. It was my first film; so it will always remain special.

"Butm, of course, Dil Toh... has been a great learning experience. I just adore Madhur sir. For a newcomer it is very comforting to have someone who believes in you - and it was very satisfying to know that Madhur sir, who is such a big name in the industry, believed in me. He was confident that I have the potential to do a role opposite someone as big as Ajay Devgn in his film," she added.

'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' Music Launching - Pics

'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' Music Launching - Pics: Event to attend Shazahn Padamsee, Shraddha Das, Emraan Hashmi, Ajay Devgan, Omi Vaidya, Pritam Music Director and more. Check out pics of the event:

'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' Music Launching - Pics

Toonpur Ka Superhero Preview

Toonpur Ka Superhero Preview: Toonpur Ka Superrhero, India’s first motion picture that combines animation with live action, promises fun for kids during Christmas this year.

The film stars Ajay Devgan and Kajol in lead roles. The movie is conceived and directed by Kireet Khurana and has music by Anu Malik.

Aditya (Ajay Devgan), a film superstar, and his wife Priya (Kajol) have achieved all the success they have dreamed of. But their children (played by Amey Pandya and Chinky Jaiswal) would rather have a father who is a real life hero, not just a reel hero.

Aditya wants to redeem himself in the eyes of the children when suddenly the opportunity comes knocking on his door and he finds himself in Toonpur.

Toonpur is the land of his children’s favourite cartoons, where he has to fight the toonasaurs (bad toons) to save the Devtoons (good toons).

Aditya meets a number of toon characters like the sexy Loveena, the music freak Guppy, the geeky Lappy, the sagacious Gyaandev, the big fat Beegben, the constable Pandu and a kid named Bolly.

Produced by Kumar Mangat and Krishika Lulla, Toonpur Ka Superrhero is set to release on December 24.

Ajay Devgan's new mission of Hollywood

Ajay Devgan's new mission of Hollywood: Bollywood is getting ambitious. Its technicians, actors and filmmakers seem to have a shared mission. The mission is to take on Hollywood. Not only in terms of its storylines but technically too.

The man busy doing this at the moment is actor Ajay Devgan. The star has taken on upon himself to take on Hollywood with his upcoming film Toonpoor Ka Superhero.

Ajay believes that the film is in every sense no less than any Hollywood production. Talking about his film, Ajay says, "Toonpoor Ka Superhero is technically as advanced as any other top line film in Hollywood. We have made sure that the film opens a new chapter in animation industry in India and shows the world the technical craft and expertise that bollywood has achieved over the years."

With Ajay all set to take on Hollywood single-handedly; let's hope it's a big victory all the way.

Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji Movie Trailer: Ajay, Emran and Omi ready to hit theater

Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji Movie Trailer: Ajay, Emran and Omi ready to hit theater: Madhur Bhandarkar’s experiment with comedy has taken shape. His first comic offering Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji with Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi, and the 3 Idiots star Omi Vaidya is ready to hit the theatres on January 29, 2011.

The movie’s first promo was launched at Cinemax, Mumbai, on Sunday. The film’s actresses Shazahn Padamsee and south siren Shraddha Das were also present at the event. The film is about three men: Ajay plays a divorced man who is seeking new love, Omi is single and wants to find love, Emraan is single and a flirt who wants love, sex and money.

Madhur is ready to take you for a fun ride with these three men who are on a quest for love. In this film Emraan is paired for the first time opposite Shruti Haasan. The two also have intimate scenes in the film.

Here's you watch 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' Movie Trailer:

'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' Madhur Bhandarkar's latest Film - First Look

'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' Madhur Bhandarkar's latest Film: Get inside the theatre, have a fun time, and come out refreshed".

These words aren't exactly something you'd hear from a film-maker who, in the past has attracted the audiences with his thought-provoking, topical, women-centric drama's that non-voyeuristically peep into punitive reality. But that's Madhur Bhandarkar for you. The man who rose to an unexpected prominence with his experimental yet firmly commercial films like Corporate, Traffic Signal, Page 3 and Fashion, is ready to catch you off-guard and make you chuckle with his first romantic comedy, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji which he unveiled in Mumbai over the weekend.

The film -- which deals with three men who cope with modern women and contemporary liaisons resulting in a fun, roller-coaster ride of emotions -- stars Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Omi Vaidya, Shraddha Das and Shazahn Padamsee.

"This is the first time I am making a slice of life romantic comedy and I hope as people have loved my earlier films, they will definitely accept this movie too. The way DTBHJ is shaping up I am sure it will be a treat to watch," he says of his latest enterprise.

So what triggered such a departure from his previous works?

"Nothing in particular, I just wanted to make a feel-good funny film that will have people laughing as they come out of the theatres,'' he says.

"Even though I've created fiction, it is within the parameters of reality, as is the case with my films. You'll like it," he candidly pours his heart out adding, ''I've been fortunate to achieve critical as well as public acclaim and I hope I maintain that trend.''

Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgan cover on 'Filmfare' for Golmaal

Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgan cover on 'Filmfare' for Golmaal: The hit pair of Golmaal Returns is on the Filmfare November 2010 first issue. If Kareena Kapoor is this chic gal sporting a mini denim skirt paired with glam high-heels, prankster Ajay Devgan also gets into his cool dude garb. Overall, the duo makes for a fun and frothy cover page.

Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgan cover on 'Filmfare' for Golmaal

Another laugh riot from director Rohit Shetty, Golmaal 3 is coming this Diwali and expectations are sky-high as the previous two installments were hit. Kareena plays a tomboy in this film who even rides a bike unlike her character in Golmaal Returns who was addicted to TV soaps. Ajay as usual is the ‘Golmaal’ guy, a finger twister, a rugged rogue and a funny man in the third part of the hit franchise.

The magazine spread also has some interesting stories as to why Bipasha Basu will never tolerate infidelity and what Aamir Khan has to say about Dhobi Ghat.

Finally, why is Kareena, the former queen of the size-zero, looking cute and a little chubby on the cover! She now loves herself that way.

Ajay Devgan, Bobby Deol as co-star in samir karnik's Next!

Ajay Devgan, Bobby Deol as co-star in samir karnik's Next!: Ajay Devgan and Bobby Deol will co-star in Samir Karnik's comedy Santa Banta, production for which will begin in February 2011.

Bobby Deol is a good friend of Sameer Karnik. The two earlier worked together in Heroes (2008) and Nanhe Jaisalmer (2007), and are currently filming Yamla Pagla Deewana in which Bobby co-stars with dad Dharmender and brother Sunny Deol.

Ajay, 41, and Bobby, 43, were last seen together in the action film Tango Charlie (2005) that didn't do well at the box office.

In the new film, Ajay will play Santa and Bobby Banta.

Of late, both Devgan and Bobby have gravitated towards comic roles. Devgan's recent comedies include Golmaal 3 (Due for release on November 5), Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge (2010), All the Best: Fun Begins (2009), while Bobby will be seen doing comic roles in Thank You and Yamla Pagla Deewana.

Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor at Power Launch

Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor at Power Launch:

Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay, Sanjay Dutte and Anil Kapoor at Power Launch

Plugging a film in the makeover of its protagonist is a new trend amidst Bollywood's leading stars; Akshay Kumar (Khatta Meetha), Salman Khan (Dabangg) and Vivek Oberoi (Rakht Charitra) have used the ploy effectively of late.

A bearded Bachchan in black car coat, plaid scarf and dark sunglasses looked fierce at the launch of Raj Kumar Santoshi's action thriller, Power, on September 22.

The star studded launch event was attended by the entire cast - Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgan, Ameesha Patel, Kangana Ranaut, Anuradha Patel and Lekha Washington and crew.

Ajay Devgan and Kajol wants to Baby Boy

Ajay Devgan and Kajol

Ajay Devgan and Kajol wants to Baby Boy: Ajay Devgan and Kajol were blessed with a baby boy at 9.20 am this morning (September 13) at Leelavati Hospital in Mumbai.

The baby and the mother are doing fine.

The news spread like wildfire over Twitter after Ritesh Deshmukh tweeted an hour back. Other Bollywood stars on twtter have been congratulating the couple.

Shah Rukh Khan, who has worked with Kajol in hit films like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and My Name is Khan, tweeted minutes ago:

"bringing life on earth is the most beautiful gift of God.Allah bless Ajay & Kajol with happiness & health.son of a devgun wow masha allah."

Ajay Devgan and Kajol

The couple has a seven year old daughter named Nyasa born April 20, 2003.