Anushka to slim down further…

Anushka Sharma has been asked to get leaner and toned than ever before!
The reason? Yash Raj Films has asked her to shed any extra inches gained before she begins shooting for her next film Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl. The actress has had a long break after the shoot of her last project Band Baaja Baraat.
The production house is very strict when it comes to the fitness of their heroines. While signing a film, their contract insists they be of a certain weight and have a specific Body Mass Index.
A source reveals, “A foodie she binged on her favourite delicacies and let herself go. YRF has instructed her to go slow. The actress began working out with her trainer and got a toned look. Since she has a high metabolism rate, losing weight quickly isn’t a problem.”

Those who have worked with the banner insist that they are pretty weight-specific when it comes to the women. “Every one from Kareena to Deepika have followed the YRF diktat of getting the right digits on the weighing scale. It’s a rule they don’t let anyone break.”

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Salman Khan's ladies only bash

Salman Khan, one of the most sought after bachelors in filmdom, threw a ladies-only bash recently and his co-star Asin Thottumkal says the girls were happy to be partying with the Bollywood star.

The party was on Monday. After the music release of " Ready", Salman decided to have an impromptu bash in his pad that has been put up for him at Film City for the shooting of his brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri's " Bodyguard". His "Ready" co-star Asin and Zarine Khan immediately accompanied Salman.

"Well, it's true. Salman invited all the female actors from 'Ready'. We all went up to his very comfortable and large pad with a view. It has a garden and it has a beautiful view outside. Salman makes a wonderful host. The ladies were all happy to be partying. Suddenly Salman remembered their husbands and invited them too," said Asin, who worked with him in " London Dreams" as well.

"It was great fun though. I was the odd one out since I don't drink. After a while it gets boring for both me and the others guests to keep wondering why I am not drinking," she added.

Asin is impressed by Salman's bonding with the women in the cast. "All the ladies who play his aunts and relatives just dote on him. He makes them all feel like part of his extended family," said the actress who is taking a break and going home.

"I am taking off for Kerala for a couple of weeks. At the moment I've no other Hindi film on hand. So I can afford the time off."

Asin has apparently been offered everything from Anurag Basu's "Barfee" to Sajid Nadiadwala's "Kick". But after films with Aamir Khan, Salman and Ajay Devgn, she's at the moment looking at a film with a leading man of her own age group.

Apparently Asin has been offered Sajid Nadiadwala's "2 States" with Shah Rukh Khan. Again, another generation altogether!

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Akshay Kumar returns in Khatron Ke Khiladi - 4

COLORS' flagship show Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi is all set to present an innovative 'integrated product' for the first time on Indian television. This summer, the audiences can expect the best of action unfold as India's thrilling reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi returns with the Akshay Kumar as the host. Season 4 promises 'Torchaar' and extreme adventure and inculcates the spirit of pushing boundaries to experience that one moment of thunder.

After three successful seasons COLORS' 'Khatron Ke Khiladi - Torchaar' reaches the wild land of South Africa with 13 striking hunks and 13 female partners. An exciting bouquet of 13 women from different walks of life will be paired along with common heroes! The participants will be pushed off their comfort zone, the level of stunts and tasks will be extreme and intense than ever before, making this a deadly combination of drama and action on small screen! The winner will not only be bestowed with the coveted title of being the 'Khiladi' but also chosen as the 'Thums Up Thunder Star'. The 'Thums Up Thunder Star' will get an exclusive opportunity to feature with the Thums Up brand ambassador Akshay Kumar in the brands new communication campaign.

Ashvini Yardi, Head of Programming, COLORS says, "With every season of Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi, our endeavor is to present something new, exceptional and clutter breaking to the viewers. Akshay Kumar returns as the host along with 13 men attempting the deadliest stunts shot in the exotic locales of South Africa, Khatron Ke Khiladi - 'Torchaar' making it a must watch this summer."

Akshay Kumar who believes in performing every stunt prior to the boys has gone through rigorous training himself. Straining every muscle of his body, he is back with a vengeance only to break hell loose on the boys.

Talking about his comeback on Khatron ke Khiladi - 'Torchaar' Khilaadi of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar says, "It feels good to be back to my home ground with Khatron Ke Khiladi and it is exciting to do something which I love to do - adventurous stunts. As the name suggests it will be 'torchaar' to the core and the boys will be expected to perform some really edgy stunts. The girls too can shed their vanities and nervous giggles and be prepared to face challenges thrown their way. I am going to be absolutely tough and brutal with the boys and yes it will be worth watching."

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SRK to do cameo in Always Kabhi Kabhi

It has been known for some time now that Karim Morani's daughter Zoa is being launched by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment in Always Kabhi Kabhi. However, there was much speculation about SRK's presence in the film.

Well, it has now been confirmed that King Khan will not be a part of the film but he will do a promotional video for it. The said promotional video will feature SRK talking about his school days.

With the backdrop of high school students, their issues and their relationships, the film is expected to hit the screens on June 17. Besides Zoa, the film also stars Love Aaj Kal damsel Giselle Monteiro, Ali Fazal and Satyajeet Dubey.

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Suniel Shetty & his wife to be brand ambassadors of Raheja Waterfront

Gone are the days when actors were only actors on the silver screen. Today, they are springing from almost everywhere as not just mere actors, but producers, directors, script writers and last, but not the least brand ambassadors (although, the last option is the most lucrative one of all of them).

That 'Mr. Muscleman' Suniel Shetty is synonymous with hospitality business is well known. He has now taken this a step ahead and has become the brand ambassador of Raheja Waterfront . The source added that Suniel will be sharing his 'brand ambassadorship' with his wife Mana Shetty.

Repeated attempts to establish contacts with the Shettys proved futile.

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Vidya Balan's cameo in Dum Maaro Dum

Vidya Balan seems to be seen in more cameos these days. Only recently we informed you about her cameo in the multi-starrer comedy Thank You. Now news has it that Vidya would also be seen doing a cameo in Rohan Sippy's Dum Maaro Dum.

The buzz is that Vidya plays Abhishek Bachchan's wife in the film. It may be recalled that AB Jr. and Vidya did make for a cute pair in Paa, hope they are able to re-create the same magic once again in Dum Maaro Dum.

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Kangna Ranaut to play Abhishek's life partner in RGV's Department

Day by day, Kangna Ranaut is becoming the talk and the toast of the town. At a time when the industry folks started hurling comments like being 'typecast' as an actress who plays the damsel in distress kind of roles, came a film called Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, in which she played the 'heroine' to the hilt! Post OUATIM came Tanu Weds Manu, a film in which she was appreciated to the core.

Well, the good time seems to be on a 'role' for Kangs, as the reports state that she met with RGV to be finalized as the leading lady for his forthcoming film Department, a film about three cops and the extra-constitutional activities they engage in to maintain a civil society. Reports also have it that she will be playing the role of Abhishek Bachchan's soul-mate and life partner.

With Game's release just around the corner (in which she plays a police officer), one would be more than eager to know about her role in Department!

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