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A bitchy actress called to say that Sonakshi Sinha was not considered appropriate to do an item number in Akshay Kumar's upcoming film directed by Shirish Kunder

Instead Chitrangada Singh was roped in. But after Rowdy Rathore, Sona has suddenly become Akki’s lucky mascot.

In the Khiladi’s home production starring him and his buddy Paresh Rawal, Sonakshi has been specially roped in for an item number. How the tide changes in B-Town. Tee hee!

Actress injured along with choreographer Prabhu Dheva while shooting for a song

Prabhu Dheva may be the master of moves but even that didn't stop the choreographer-turned-director from injuring himself during a recent shoot session

And Prabhu was not alone. Even Sonakshi Sinha hurt herself along with him while filming for an upcoming dance number Go Govinda at the Kamalistan Studio.

The song is picturised on Sona and Prabhu. Our source from the sets says, “The song is full of energy and knowing Prabhu sir, one can say that his tracks are always high voltage. Sonakshi is a part of the song and while shooting, the energy levels increased so much that she sprained her neck.

At the end of the song, Prabhu sir also had a major problem on his wrists. Thankfully, they were attended to immediately and managed to complete the song.” After all, no pain, no gain!

Vikramarkudu, the Telugu original of Rowdy Rathore, is set for a sequel, as is the Hindi remake

Six years after Telugu superstar Ravi Teja’s Vikramarkudu, a movie which was much appreciated up North, stormed the box office, news comes from Hyderabad that the makers are all set to film a sequel to the blockbuster. Interestingly, a sequel is also being planned to Rowdy Rathore, the Hindi remake of Vikramarkudu.

But Ravi is a step ahead. His director already has an idea for the sequel. The Rowdy Rathore team is still to come up with a firm idea. Teja says he isn’t aware of a sequel to Rowdy Rathore. “They’re planning a sequel? My director Rajamouli and I are also planning a sequel and have already begun work on the story.”

Ravi has wonderful things to say about Akshay Kumar. “Some of the scenes were done in Prabhu Deva’s style. Akshay has done a fabulous job with the comedy. When he says I’ve done a better job in the original he’s just being humble. He has caught on to the mood of the original and given it his own twist.”

Ravi does, however, find some elements from the original missing in the remake.

“There was this big scene where I fight with the women-folk. I asked Prabhu Deva about that scene and he said, ‘Akshay fighting with women would have looked politically incorrect.’ But in the original, women loved that scene. But the remake is a blockbuster.”

Ravi, also known as Mass Maharaja, is from Andhra Pradesh and has spent a lot of his formative years in Mumbai and Jaipur. “I enjoyed the struggle. My first break came in 1997 with Krishna Vamsi and then Puri Jagannadh, my closest friend.”

Ask him how he feels about being known as Mass Maharaja and Ravi bursts out laughing. “One of my directors named me that. It has stuck. It feels good when fans shout that out.”

The first trailer of Shirish Kunder's "Joker", which is reportedly Akshay Kumar's 100th film, will release along with Homi Adjania's "Cocktail" when it hits the theatres Friday.

" 'Joker' trailer will now release earlier on July 12. So all those who were doing the countdown can minus "1" from it. Six days to go, " the 39-year-old tweeted Sunday.

When one of his fan asked Kunder about the name of the movie alongside which the trailer will be out, filmmaker replied by tweeting: "'Joker' trailer would be released along side 'Cocktail'."

"Joker" features Akshay and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead roles and is set for a Aug 31 release.

Akshay plays a character who returns to his hometown - a place that's so remote that it's not even on the map. But sequence of events puts the little town not just on the country's map, but makes it the focus of the entire globe.

Kush Sinha has roped in sister Sonakshi to play the lead in his directorial debut. His twin brother Luv too has a prominent role in the film and the debutant says it is natural to have his siblings in the film.

"I believe it is common sense. When I have two actors in my house, why wouldn't I use them. Most probably the film should go on floors next year," Kush told.

Son of actress Poonam Sinha and actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, Kush had earlier assisted Sanjay Leela Bhansali in "Saawariya" and Abhinav Kashyap in "Dabangg". However, he refuses to divulge any details about the film.

"It's way too early to talk about my film right now. If I was directing a film now, why would I not speak about it? Making movie takes time and it is in its scripting stage right now," he said.

While Sonakshi is riding high after giving two back-to-back hits - "Dabangg" and "Rowdy Rathore", Luv made his Bollywood debut with 2010 film "Sadiyaan", which failed to kickstart his acting career.

Sonakshi is gearing up for a festive, Gokulashtami song, ‘Go Govinda’ for Akshay’s production, Grazing Goat Pictures’ OMG Oh My God. Ace –choreographer and now director, Prabhudeva will not only be choreographing the song but also matching steps with the Rowdy actress.

Since the song is a festive one and will test her dancing prowess, Sonakshi wants to ensure she gets her look right.

So determined is the actress that she has taken the onus upon herself and put her degree in fashion designing to use and sketched the look.

To ease her stress, the producers roped in renowned designer Ashley Rebello who also happens to be Salman’s personal designer to help her decide the perfect look.

But the problem doesn’t end yet for Sona as Ashley’s design has added to her woes. Hence the confused actress is seeking your help.

A host of Bollywood celebrities like Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha and Neha Dhupia, as well as Hollywood biggies are set to share their favourite vegan recipes for a book titled "The Bolly Holly Vegan Cookbook".

Poorva Joshipura, head of animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India and vice president (International Operations), PETA Foundation UK, is working on the project.

"It will be perfect for everyone - veteran vegans, curious newcomers and those who just want to try the occasional meatless meal - as well as both kitchen novices and culinary wizards, " Joshipura, a food enthusiast herself, told.

"The recipes will allow readers to enjoy vegan versions of old-time Indian regional favourites and to explore dishes that they might never have heard of before. The book will reveal how easy it is to turn traditionally meat or dairy-laden Indian dishes - and those from faraway lands - into more enjoyable and far healthier vegan delicacies, " she added.

Other Indian actors who will provide their inputs for the book include names like Sonu Sood, Raveena Tandon, Amrita Rao, Celina Jaitly and Jacqueline Fernandez.

The book will also contain writing from Ingrid Newkirk, founder of PETA US, as well as by nutrition expert and author Neal Barnard, also the founder of Washington-based The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).

"The Bolly Holly Vegan Cookbook" is expected to hit the stands in 2013.

PETA India's US affiliate counts Hollywood stars like Pamela Anderson, Alicia Silverstone, Sir Paul McCartney, Bryan Adams, Stella McCartney and Eva Mendes as their supporters.

Joshipura has signed with Jacaranda Press to represent the book and she feels it would help readers to understand how a vegan diet helps celebrities to be in perfect shape.

"Learning what celebrities eat can reveal the secrets behind their shiny hair, slim figures, toned bodies and smooth, healthy skin. Every chapter of the book will offer celebrity tips, quotations and facts about the benefits of vegan eating.

"Best of all, it will be fun - full of colourful pictures of celebrities' favourite dishes, with cinematic terms used throughout the text of the book to liven up the pages, " added Joshipura.

Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, who was hospitalised with some breathing problem, is improving now, but discharge date has not been finalised yet, said a doctor Tuesday.

Sinha was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Monday afternoon following respiratory allergic reaction.

"Mr Shatrughan Sinha is improving now. His condition is stable. But he will be still in the hospital tonight, " Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Hospital, told.

However, the doctor said Sinha's discharge date has not yet been finalised.

"I can't say the exact time when we will discharge him. Tomorrow we will assess him and then we will take a call, " said Narain.

The 66-year-old's daughter, actress Sonakshi Sinha too tweeted about her father's health, saying he is hale and hearty.

"Making moutains out of mole hills (baat ka batangadh) about someones health is NOT cool. My father is hale and hearty and waiting for me at HOME and not in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) as some people are claiming on TV right now. Thanks for the concern, but pls... KHAMOSH!!" Sonakshi tweeted.

The veteran actor's wife Poonam and his sons Luv and Kush were with him at the hospital.

Known for films like "Kalicharan", "Blackmail", "Dostana" and "Shaan", Sinha later ventured out from films into politics. He is the Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Patna Saheb, Bihar.

To prepare for his upcoming role, Khan has sent his designers on a hunt around the city to research on how they really dress

After portraying a Delhi lad in Delhi Belly, Imran Khan is now all set to play a Mumbai ka tapori in his upcoming film, directed by Milan Luthria.

Though the actor is currently travelling abroad, he doesn’t want the distance to come in the way of his preparations for the role. Following the footsteps of his maamujaan Aamir who played a similar role in Rangeela, Imran Khan has been sending his stylists to the innermost corners of Mumbai.

As a result, they have been making the rounds of the underbellies of the city including areas such as Bhendi Bazaar, Mohammad Ali Road, Nagpada, Sakinaka, Dongri, Dharavi, etc to research on how the inhabitant taporis really dress nowadays.

Our sources say that the actor wants to make sure his dressing is authentic and not make-believe, hence all the efforts.

“Imran Khan has taken upon himself to seek perfection and not go with the clichés when it comes to his onscreen persona. Therefore he has sent his designers in the areas where he can find the authentic tapori look, ” the source also adds.

Imran Khan has been pumping iron for his role in an upcoming sequel could be to look right for his part opposite Sonakshi Sinha

Imran Khan has been busy working out hard in the gym for his role in the sequel of Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai.

Word is that it is not to compete with co-star Akshay Kumar in the brawns department; instead it appears that the actor is going all out to make sure he looks absolutely physically compatible opposite his on screen ladylove Sonakshi Sinha.

While Imran has a rather skinny frame, Sonakshi is known for her curvy and slightly broad figure. We overheard the actor telling a friend, “I am getting into bodybuilding, so that I can be seen in the frame with Sonakshi.”

Imran has two months to prepare for his role, as the shooting of the film begins in August.

Sonakshi’s weight issues have been part of dining table conversation ever since her debut with Salman Khan in Dabangg. Also, after working with senior actors like Sallu and Akki, finally Sona is now doing films opposite actors from her own age group.

Sonakshi Sinha was ready to sizzle on stage at a recent awards event with

She was quite confident about her performance but all did not seem in her favour. While she was performing and showing off her thumkas to the audience, seated on the first row was her father Shatrughan Sinha.

She was so petrified and anxious about whether he would approve of her dance moves that she literally broke into a sweat!

While her performance was appreciated by all, we are yet to hear what her dad had to say.