Karan calls Rohit Shetty Rs.100 crore man

It is very rare that one directors praises a fellow filmmmaker's movie. But Karan Johar makes an exception and lauds Rohit Shetty and his recent release "Bol Bachchan".

Released July 6, "Bol Bachchan" (BB) features Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, Asin Thottumkal, and Prachi Desai in lead roles.

"So absolutely thrilled to hear the outstanding feedback Junior Bachchan (Abhishek) is getting for BB!!!! Way to go AB!!!!! Love you lots, " Johar tweeted.

"And I now believe Rohit Shetty has the formula! He is undoubtedly the most mainstream man we have in the business!!!! The Rs.100 crore man, " he further added.

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Karan Johar to make film for kids

Karan Johar's Dharma Productions announced the launch of its first kids' film 'Gippi' in Mumbai.

This is the first time Dharma Productions is launching a lady director.

"Dharma Productions’ has explored various genres right from the super-hit romantic Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to action-packed Agneepath. This is the first time when Dharma will be producing a movie just for the kids, " said an official spokesperson on Monday.

The director for the movie is Sonam Nair who has already been associated with Dharma Productions’ while assisting Ayan Mukherji in Wake Up Sid.

Major chunk of the movie has already been shot in Shimla and currently the shooting is going on in Mumbai.

Auditions for the lead actor were conducted across India by the director herself.

After a long series of auditions, finally 13-year-old, Delhi based Riya Vij was selected for playing the lead.

"She has no prior experience of performing in front of the camera. But she is a perfect match for the role of Gippi, " the spokesperson said.

The release date for the movie is not out yet.

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KJo wants Ravi to dance on Bhojpuri song

Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan, who is participating in dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa", has revealed that filmmaker Karan Johar, the show's judge, wants him to regularly dance to Bhojpuri songs.

"Bhojpuri songs are played every week on the show. Karan Johar had told me he wants me to dance on a Bhojpuri song every week. I am happy that Bhojpuri is doing so well, " the 40-year-old said here Friday at the premiere of his Bhojpuri film "Jwalamukhi."

Actress Madhuri Dixit and choreographer Remo D'Souza are the other two judges on the show.

Meanwhile, Ravi is also shooting for Yash Raj Films' "Mere Dad Ki Maruti."

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Student of the Year grooves to disco track

Filmmaker Karan Johar is making the lead actors of his directorial venture ‘Student of The Year’ rehearse hard for a disco track.

Karan recently tweeted: “Big rehearsel for our last song and dance in SOTY!!! Remo choreographing the new kids in SOTY!!! Looking forward to it...it’s a DISCO song!!!”

The movie, which is still on the filming stage, is about college-going people and their lives.

The film starts debutants Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Siddharth Malhotra.

The Dharma Productions movie will release on October 19.

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No 'Koffee With Karan' this year

Filmmaker Karan Johar says the next season of "Koffee With Karan" will happen only next year.

Asked if viewers will get to catch up with the spice on Bollywood stars' lives through the show this year, he told: "Next year only!"

For now, Johar's hands are full as he is busy with his next directorial "Student Of The Year" and his latest small screen engagement -- "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5". He is judging a reality show for the first time.

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Is Imran out of Karan Johar's film?

Apparently, Imran Khan is being replaced in Karan Johar's next owing to his conflicting timetable

The mystery over who will play the lead role in the Bollywood adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s novel 2 States deepens. While Imran Khan was said to be keen to do the film, buzz is that he had to opt out of it.

Apparently, the reason is that the actor’s dates for this Abhishek Verman helmed project were clashing with his next venture that he has signed with Tigmanshu Dhulia.

A source close to the film said, “Imran was very keen to do the film and also loved the subject of the film. He had even read the book and wanted the film to start next year. However, co-producer Sajid Nadiadwala was very keen that the film goes on the floors in November this year.

However Imran expressed his inability to shoot in November as he had already committed his dates to Tigmanshu Dhulia’s film. He also wanted some days off to promote his film with Vishal Bharadwaj.”

The source adds, “So, Sajid and Karan have decided that they would be looking for an ideal replacement for the film and have already zeroed down on a couple of names whom they are talking to.”

Incidentally the film was earlier scheduled to star SRK in the lead role and was to be directed by Vishal Bharadwaj. Even Ranbir Kapoor was supposed to do the film. However, after that Imran took over from Ranbir. Imran Khan and Karan Johar remained unavailable for comment.

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Karan Johar reject his next movie ‘Dostana2’?

The King of candy floss movies Karan Johar was all poised to add some extra froth, naughtiness and fun to the sequel of his romantic comedy ‘Dostana’ but the latest reports reveal that he might have to drop the project now.

‘Dostana’ explored the story of two men who pretended to be gay in order to rent an apartment from an older lady. The flick proved to be a trendsetter and was declared a roaring success. Its second part ‘Dostana 2 was long awaited by the fans but to their shock the sequel is being put on hold now.

The director Tarun Mansukhani tried hard to pen down an ideal script for ‘Dostana 2’ but all went down the drains. The film was being co-produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions in association with UTV Motion Pictures. Karan Johar was very open about the plans that the team was putting in for Dostana 2, he had roped in Barbie Doll Katrina Kaif for the second installment. However Tarun was not been able to finalize a script that satisfied Karan.

The media vine suggests that the first half of the film has already been locked but the trouble is with the second half of the film. The writers have not been able to put together a striking second half better than the original one.

Apparently, after rejecting several drafts of the script for the movie, the failed efforts have now gotten onto Karan’s nerves who now want to move on to making other films.

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Rani Mukerjee eager to work with Aamir in Karan Johar film

Bollywood actress Rani Mukherjee who was last seen in Dil Bole Haddipa is eager to work with director Karan Johar again and wishes to be paired opposite Aamir Khan.

"What do u think on idea to pair Rani with Aamir? It would be great 4 me," Rani posted on her Twitter account. The 32-year-old who has worked in Karan Johar films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), posted her desire to work again with the filmmaker.

"Do u plan to make your next movie with Rani in a leading role? That would be great. Come on KJo, do a movie with Rani," she posted. The actress has earlier worked with Aamir in films like Ghulam (1997) and Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005).

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Ranbir beats SRK!

Shah Rukh Khan might be the undisputed King of Bollywood, but it's Ranbir Kapoor who reigns in the world of PR strategy and popularity.

In a survey conducted by Eikona, the Specialised Content and PR Measurement Evaluation Unit division of TAM (Television Audience Measurement)

Across four cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore, Ranbir Kapoor has got the maximum votes - 39 points out of 40.

As the top actor who has garnered maximum publicity because of the publicity campaign generated for Wake Up Sid.

Sanjay Dutt is a close second at (37). But strangely, SRK is at the bottom of the list.

(on number 10) in terms of PR and media coverage managing only 4 points out of 40.

Even the media-shy Salman Khan beats SRK with a score of 21 while Aamir tops Salman with 25. Hrithik Roshan comes third with a score of 32.

So what's the reason for this Kapoor boy's popularity? Ranbir tells a daily, "I really don't know if I should be thankful or apologetic about it. I guess it's also because of the multiplex strike that three films of mine are releasing back to back. But I will make a conscious effort next time to space my releases."

In an interview to a daily, Karan Johar says, "If Ranbir tops the list it's because of his publicity done for Wake Up Sid for which I would like to thank his efficient publicist. I would also thank Ranbir for being so supportive about our PR strategy.

Both Ranbir, my publicist, publicity designer Divya and Ayaan (Mukherjee) have all worked to promote and project Ranbir and Wake Up Sid the correct manner. If Ranbir has created a buzz it's because we have targeted the demography of the youth and we all know that the youth dictates a large section of viewing audiences today. It's all about youth power."

Surprisingly, Karan's best friend Shah Rukh is seen at the bottom of the list. KJo defends SRK, "Shah Rukh is above any ratings. He won't come under any ratings. He is a national and international icon and not to be put into these ratings. Which product won't sell if Shah Rukh endorses it? He's almost the face of the entertainment world above and beyond ratings."

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