Pakistani Singer-Actor 'Ali Zafar' launch Music album with Yash Raj

Pakistani Singer-Actor 'Ali Zafar' launch Music album with Yash Raj: Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar, who marked his presence in Bollywood with ''Tere Bin Laden'', has launched his third music album, ''Jhoom'', with Yash Raj.

The 30-year-old actor, who will be seen in Yash Raj Films'' up-coming movie ''Mere Brother Ki Dulhan'', launched his album ''Jhoom'' yesterday, under the banner of Yash Raj Music in India and across the world.

Zafar's own record label ''Alif Records'' will release the album in Pakistan.

" ''Jhoom'' is a sufi album and it takes my music to another level. There are 12 songs in the album. It speaks about love at all levels - love with god, love with life...love with your family, friends and others," Zafar told PTI.

Zafar is popular in Pakistan for hit songs such as ''Channo'', ''Rangeen'', ''Chal Dil Merey'', ''Masty'' and ''Sajania''. He made his debut as a musician with the album ''Huqa Pani'', released in Pakistan in 2003 and worldwide in 2005.

" 'Jhoom' shows my journey as an artist. The album comprises softer and spiritually inclined songs, generically Sufi music. I think today''s music survives only for a month and I believe that music should be timeless," he said.

Zafar will be seen in ''Mere Brother Ki Dulhan'' alongside Katrina Kaif and Imran Khan. The film is set to release in July.

Parineeti Chopra: Priyanka Chopra's Cousin next in YRF

Parineeti Chopra

Parineeti Chopra: Priyanka Chopra's Cousin next in YRF: Meet one of the ladies from YRF’s next offering, LADIES V/S RICKY BAHL.

YRF takes immense pleasure in launching PARINEETI CHOPRA in Maneesh Sharma’s next movie, starring the current heart throb Ranveer Singh and the lovely Anushka Sharma in the lead roles.

Parineeti has been with YRF for over a year in the Marketing Department as an integral part of the Promotional and PR team. Given a one-off chance to audition for the film, she impressed both Maneesh and Aditya Chopra and was immediately cast for a role as one of the “ladies” who fall prey to the smooth talking guile of Ricky Bahl.

“I think Parineeti was phenomenal in her video test. I had no doubts that I wanted her in my film. In fact, when I worked on the script, I had her at the back of my mind, having interacted with her while she was in office”, said Maneesh Sharma.

LADIES V/S RICKY BAHL starts shooting early-April and plans to be in theatres on 9th Dec 2011, the same weekend Band Baaja Baaraat

Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma team up again with another Ysh Raj's film

Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma team up again with another Ysh Raj's film: Don’t know about their off-screen chemistry but on screen they are just smashing! Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh, the hit couple of Band Baaja Baaraat, are going to be back with another Yash Raj rom com by the end of this year.

Director Maneesh Sharma of BBB will again bring Anushka-Ranveer on celluloid for the film Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl. Yes, that’s reportedly the title of the film which indeed sounds very interesting. Ranveer will play a casanova who makes his living by cheating girls, and later finds his true love in Anushka.

The whole team of Band Baaja Baaraat including the dialogue writer Habib Faisal is coming together for Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl. It’s heard that the story idea is by Aditya Chopra. The movie will go on floors by April this year and is expected to release on December. Whoa!

Yash Raj wants Salman Khan

Yash Raj wants Salman Khan: Salman Khan hasn’t worked in any Yash Raj film till now and the New York director Kabir Khan wants to change that.

It’s learnt that after seeing the huge success of Dabangg, director Kabir Khan became very eager to work with Sallu in his next which is going to be a romantic drama. As a tabloid reports Yash Raj scion Aditya Chopra too is sending out feelers to Salman for the film.

Everyone knows that Yash Raj’s blue-eyed boy is Shahrukh Khan, who has also given some of the mega hits to the banner. In the past, whenever talks were on between YRF and Salman for any project, things couldn’t materialize.

YRF hasn’t denied that the production house is in talks with stars for various upcoming projects. Kabir was initially interested in John Abraham for the role but now he has made up his mind for Salman.

Let’s see, whether the director can make this happen or not.

Shahrukh Khan as a Villain in Dhoom 3

Shahrukh Khan as a Villain in Dhoom 3: Yash Raj films is ready to produce the upcoming movie from ‘Dhoom’ franchise. But, the certainty over the director’s chair for the movie is still unknown. Sanjay Gadhvi has decided to quit the movie after directing the first two movies. He has the contract for the three movies but he is not interested to direct the third movie.

Lots of sources are reporting that, the maker of the movie, Aditya Chopra will direct the movie but the news was still not confirmed yet by the makers. Aditya Chopra was the producer for the first two movies and he will also produce the third movie.

One of the sources from inside of the project has reported that, “Dhoom 3 has been in the news for the longest period. While there have been all kinds of speculations about who will direct the film, one thing was always clear that Vijay Krishna Acharya (of Tashan), better known as Victor Acharya, is writing the script.”

There was no confirmation yet that, who will play the negative lead role in the movie. Time of India has reported that, Shahrukh Khan will play the negative role in the ‘Dhoom 3’. SRK is also showing the interest to play the role.

Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra will reprise their original roles for the third movie as well.

Arjun Kapoor son of Boney Kapoor in 'Yash Raj film'

Arjun Kapoor son of Boney Kapoor

Arjun Kapoor son of Boney Kapoor in 'Yash Raj film': The handsome Arjun Kapoor, son of producer Boney Kapoor and Mona Kapoor is all set to enter B-town.

The young bloke who has so far worked as an assistant director for films has grabbed the attention of Yash Raj Films.

Earlier it was said that Boney Kapoor himself is planning to give his beta a dream debut, but finally it’s happening with YRF.

A production house official has confirmed the news. Arjun is also close to Salman Khan just like his dad Boney Kapoor. It’s heard that Salman has guided him to acquire a fit, masculine body and also allowed him in his personal gym to workout.

The announcement will be made early next year and it’s not just one film, Arjun has been signed for three films by YRF. Yes, that’s the contract.

Arjun has worked in his father’s project as executive producer and assisted Nikhil Advani in his film Salaam-e-Ishq and was also the assistant director of Kal Ho Na Ho.

It’s believed that he has dated Salman’s sister Arpita Khan and later broke up.

Katrina Kaif play a female lead in Kabir Khan's next

Katrina Kaif play a female lead in Kabir Khan's next: New York Film director Kabir Khan is gearing up to direct his next venture with Yash Raj Films. And Katrina Kaif is a strong contender to bag the female lead. "I have locked the script recently. Now, I am feeling a little relieved," says Kabir.

But the interesting question is: will Katrina be the leading lady in his film again after New York? " Nothing is finalised. But yes, she is being considered strongly for the role," says Kabir.

Of late, reports suggested that Kat was all set to sign his film after they were spotted at a posh eatery in Mumbai. "Yes, I met Katrina at a coffee house but that's not a big deal. She is a good friend and we meet whenever we have time. Our meeting doesn't mean that she is doing all my films. But we share a great equation and superb working relationship," clarifies Kabir.

After hard-hitting films like Kabul Express and New York, Kabir is going to alter his story a bit. "It's going to be a little different from what I am known for but it will surely be in the genre I am most comfortable with," adds the director, whose film is going to be the most expensive film Yash Raj has ever produced.

"It will need a big amount because the story demands it. It's simple," he says.

Preity Zinta in Yash Raj’s next!

Preity Zinta in Yash Raj’s next!: Latest Bollywood Buzz has it that dimpled beauty Preity Zinta is all set to make her comeback with the Yash Raj’s new film ‘Mere Brother ki Dulhan’, starring cutie pie Imran Khan and gorgeous Katrina Kaif. The film is a musical, a story of an upper-middle class North Indian family where the young Khan falls in love with his brother’s would-be wife!

With an interesting story line, it is being said that Preity will be donning an all new glamorous look for the film. The pretty actress, however, maintains complete secrecy about it.

Preity who portrayed offbeat roles in Deepa Mehta’s ‘Earth’ and Rituparno Ghosh’s ‘The Last Lear’ will now be seen flaunting her glamorous avatar and sex-appeal. So all the men who have been craving to see Preity back on the silver screen can heave a sigh of relief and sport a big smile.

Katrina Kaif visit to the ganges river!

Katrina Kaif visit to the ganges river!: Taking time out from the shooting schedule of Yashraj’s film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, which is being shot in Chandigarh, Dehradun and Mussourie, the film’s lead actress Katrina Kaif headed to Haridwar for a holy dip in the Ganges river.

Katrina’s visit was kept hush-hush to avoid any security situation. The lady was reportedly dressed in a salwar-kameez and had her head and face covered with a dupatta, which is not uncommon in that part of India.

From what we hear, the actress went to one of the ghats for the holy dip and later even had the darshan of a deity in a temple. Reportedly, the priest blessed her and suggested her to participate in the maha aarti which is held in the evening on the ghats by scores of priests together.

Born to a Christian mother and Muslim father, Katrina is a woman of secular mindset. She has visited holy places of other religions as well in the past.

Katrina Kaif, Imran Khan's Yash Rajfilms 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' first look

Katrina Kaif, Imran Khan's Yash Rajfilms 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' first look: Yash Raj Films' much anticipated project with Katrina Kaif, Imran Khan and Ali Zafar has been titled Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. The romantic comedy is written and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan is a musical romantic comedy set amongst upper middle class families in North India. Described as a topsy-turvy story which takes you on a fun-filled ride of humour and romance, where Imran falls in love with his brother's (Ali Zafar) dulhan (Katrina)!

The Director, Ali Abbas Zafar, has been with the Yash Raj Banner for many years and has assisted on films such as Badmaash Company, New York, Tashan and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom.

This will be the first time Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif will be seen together in a film.

Filming for the movie started in Pataudi last week. Shooting will continue in Himachal and Punjab and will wrap in November.

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan is expected to release in mid-2011.

Katrina Kaif injured during Yashraj films shooting with Imran Khan

Katrina Kaif injured during Yashraj films shooting with Imran Khan: Katrina Kaif got injured on her nose while shooting for the next Yashraj film with co-star Imran Khan at the Pataudi Palace a few hours’ drive from Delhi.

From what we learn, the incident happened when Imran and Katrina were shooting a funny scene in which he held a gun in his hand while Kat stood beside him. He was supposed to turn and pull Kat towards him. But in doing so there was a slight error of judgement from the actor and he accidentally ended up hitting Katrina’s nose with the barrel of the gun.

The blow was pretty nasty and Katrina’s nose began to bleed. She was immediately rushed to her vanity van and administered first aid. A doctor was also called in to attend to her nose.

Though the bleeding stopped after a while, Katrina says there’s still a bruise left.

Incidentally, she was hit on the same spot on her nose when while shooting for Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani her co-star Ranbir Kapoor accidentally landed a punch on her snout.

Ouch! Our get well soon wishes to Kat.

Katrina Kaif, Imran Khan in an On for Yash Raj's next!

Katrina Kaif, Imran Khan in an On for Yash Raj's next! How good will Katrina Kaif and Imran Khan look together? She is 26, he is 27, but Kat has many more years of experience in films, while Imran has only had two hit films and two flops under his belt.

Katrina Kaif And Imran Khan

The two are pairing together for the first time in a Yashraj film and began filming for it on Sunday at the Pataudi farmhouse.

The shooting schedule had Katrina and Imran filming with other actors including Kanwaljeet, Parikshit Sahni and Pakistani actor Ali Zafar (the journalist of Tere Bin Laden).

They shot for a wedding song against the backdrop of a colourful setting decorated with flowers and buntings. Needless to say, Katrina was dressed in a lehenga.

Earlier, director Sanjay Gadhvi had attempted to pair Katrina with Imran in his project 7 Days in Paris which never took off.

Anushka Sharma in new Yash Raj Film's 'Band Baaja Baaraat'

Anushka Sharma in new Yash Raj Film's 'Band Baaja Baaraat': Yash Raj Films to produce new film 'Band Baaja Baaraat', so Anushka Sharma and debutant Ranveer Singh, will release on December 10.

Anushka Sharma

The Maneesh Sharma (Associate Director Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi) helmed romcom is set in Delhi.

Ranveer, who plays Bittoo in the film, is a complete fresher with no modeling or acting experience. He was selected after his very first audition, having impressed Aditya Chopra instantly.

Anushka, 22, who plays the challenging role of Shruti in the film, completes her three film contract with Yash Raj Films with Band Baaja Baraat, having done Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) and Badmaash Company (2010) earlier.

Here is the synopsis for Band Baaja Baraat:

Shruti and Bittoo are just out of Delhi University. A chance and inopportune meeting brings them together to reluctantly start a tumultuous entrepreneurial venture as Wedding Planners. Their business enters the ups and downs of the lavish world of the glamour and glitz of Delhi baaraats and weddings that will test their friendship over time.

The music has been scored by the talented duo, Salim - Sulaiman.

Katrina Kaif tattooed again for 'Yash Raj Films'

Katrina Kaif tattooed again for 'Yash Raj Films': The prettiest lady in tinsel town is set to get inked. Katrina Kaif will be sporting a grungy look in the Yash Raj Film’s next venture that will have her paired with Imran Khan for the first time.

Katrina Kaif

The movie will also mark the directorial debut of Ali Abbas Zafar who wants to give an edgy makeover to Katrina.

From what we learn, Kat plays a girl with a rebellious streak. Naturally, funky clothes and tattoos will go well with her character.

The debutant director has even finalized 20 to 25 tattoos some of which will be printed on Kat’s hot bod. Yes, the actress won’t get inked permanently (who would for a role) but will sport erasable tattoos.

Katrina confirms that she will wear tattoos in the film.