Shah Rukh will be sharing the screen with President Obama lookalike

In the much awaited Karan Johar’s forthcoming film ‘My Name is Khan’, Shah Rukh Khan will be sharing the screen with President Obama lookalike. The film is currently being shot in San Fransisco and other parts of United States.

The production has already appointed a casting agency and the search is on for an African American who can resemble Obama. Khan will have some key scenes with the President Obama in the film, though the exact nature of the story connect between the two is yet kept underwraps.

The film also stars Kajol who will be seen opposite King Khan after almost 9 years. Wtih Shah Rukh and Kajol back again with President Obama also featuring, definitely puts ‘My Name is Khan ’ as one of the most awaited film this year.

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Cute pictures from the Zoom TV annual Holi party

Wishes came in brightest colors with the Holi festivities celebrated with great enthusiasm, pomp and style.The festival was enjoyed by one and all, letting their hairs down and drenching in colors and bursting masti!

Bollywood and TV celebrities like Adhyayan Suman, Varun Badola, Neetu Chandra and Rajeshwari Sachdev were no exceptions who enjoyed the Holi Bash hosted by Zoom TV India on Tuesday in Mumbai to the hilt. Bollywood hotties like Deepshikha, Alina, Sana and Anjana Sukhani also showed up at the party.

To help you recover from your ‘Bhang’ hangover; we have got you some Cute pictures from the Zoom TVannual Holi party. Have fun!

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Shamaayal won the title of the first Dancing Queen of India

In a nail-biting finish on night, aspirant Shamaayal won the title of the first Dancing Queen of India. Her mentor Sambhavana Seth’s happiness knew no bounds when the results were announced, and in fact, she broke down.The DQ Grand Finale was a spectacular episode, with Tusshar Kapoor as a special guest on the show. He performed along with Jeetendra.

The final performance of the finale pairs - Sambhavana -Shamaayal and Sanober and Mriga - was 10 minutes of non-stop entertainment. Fireworks lit the stage at the end of it, even as the audience shouted for an encore.The judges Hema Malini and Jeetendra both gave nine points each to both pairs of finalists. Special guest Helen, who was also on the jury, gave a 10/10 to both pairs - a first on the show.

So, the final tally was 28 points out of 30 for both pairs, resulting in a tie. The Dancing Queen then had to be decided only on the basis of audience votes, a majority of which went to Sambhavana and Shamaayal.So, even though Mriga’s performance was much better than Shamaayal’s on the final day, it was Shamaayal who clinched it, thanks to the overall performance in the show with her mentor Sambhavana.

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Sourav Ganguly is all set to begin a new innings with Bengali TV reality show

Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly is all set to begin a new innings as compere of a Bengali TV reality show in June.

Ganguly, India’s cricket captain who retired from the game late last year, has already inked a deal with popular Bengali TV channel Zee Bangla, according to a report in the Ananda Bazar Patrika.

’Yes, I have agreed to this proposal. I only know I have to conduct a quiz show,’ Ganguly said in the report.

A Zee Bangla official, however, refused to comment.

The weekly show, likely to be christened ’Dadagiri’, would see Ganguly interacting with the masses, besides talking to celebrity guests. Initially, there will be 52 episodes, which may be increased if the show becomes a hit.

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De Taali is a world filled with friends, love, and laughter

De Taali is a world filled with friends, love, and laughter. Three friends who can do anything for each other. Their friendship is defined by love and understanding. Paglu, Amu & Abhi live the lives of each other. They drink, eat, & sleep together. Sleep? Don’t take it otherwise though. But they are certainly an integral part of each others lives.

Amu is a girl amongst the two guys, though Paglu & Abhi don’t treat her like one. Its nto a triangle love story but there is love. Love for money, and security and sometimes just friendly love. Fun-Filled and Love-Filled moments collide. Friendships break. De Taali captures Friendship in its most real form. You are bound to realize how true this actually is.

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Neeraj Shridhar and composed by Pritam, is likely to go on television later this week.

he keenly awaited Snoop Dogg-RDB number for Singh Is Kinng has been recorded at last and will form a part of the film’s soundtrack when it releases.

At present, there are plans to shoot the video in Los Angeles, where Akshay is headed for another film shoot. Both Akki and Katrina haven’t stopped raving about the track!

Remarks the Kumar, "The song is mind-blowing. I made a few friends listen to it and they haven’t stopped gushing about it. I am confident that just like the rest of the soundtrack this will go on to become a major chartbuster."Katrina seconds Akki’s sentiments.

"I’ve heard it and it’s outstanding. If I’m right, it’s the first real hip-hop song in a Hindi movie. I know that girls are supposed to be an integral part of hip-hop videos but I don’t know whether there will be place for me in this video!" she laughs.

"It’s very male-dominated and I don’t want to be a prop. With Akshay and Snoop, it will rock anyway!" she adds.

Meanwhile, the title track of the film, rendered by Neeraj Shridhar and composed by Pritam, is likely to go on television later this week.

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Indian television general knowledge quiz show, ‘Paanchvi Pass’ based on the US programme ‘Are you smarter than a Ten Year Old?’

People should learn how important studies are through this show,” Shah Rukh Khan states. His Indian television general knowledge quiz show, ‘Paanchvi Pass’ based on the US programme ‘Are you smarter than a Ten Year Old?’, was launched in London last Tuesday. The series kicks off on June 13 on the Star Plus Channel in the UK and Europe.

After taking over from Amitabh Bachchan in the Indian TV equivalent of ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire’, this is the second time the ‘King Khan’ is the quizmaster or ‘Head Boy’ as he is called in the show. Why is he doing it? “I love the show; it gives me pleasure to see kids studying in a fun way. My own children Suhana and Aryan like it a lot.” Does he know the answers himself? The honest Khan comes clean: “I don’t know most of the answers; it’s fun to learn through a quiz.” Was SRK a good student? “I used to come top in class as I was naughty and the teacher made me stand on top of the desk!” Khan jokes.

Following Shah Rukh onto the small screen will be Salman Khan with his reality show ‘10 Ka Dum’ and Akshay Kumar with the Indian version of ‘Fear Factor’. Has SRK started a trend for Bollywood A listers moving into television? “I don’t think I set a trend. It was Amitabh Bachchan who really set the trend. I wish Salman and Akki all the best!”

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9X will launch an new reality show Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket (KJBKT)

9X will launch an new reality show Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket (KJBKT), where the winning couple will get the opportunity to act in a Bollywood blockbuster. The show is jointly produced by Balaji Telefilms Ltd and Popcorn Entertainment.

Indrani Mukerjea, Founder & CEO, INX Media, said, "I am delighted to announce that 9X will air the biggest Bollywood reality extravaganza - Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket. 9X is the strong No.3 Hindi GEC of India as per both TAM and aMap and we have achieved this by virtue of our innovative content.
This reality show will provide a great platform for people who aspire to make it big in Bollywood giving them the biggest launch platform that the country has ever seen."

Soap queen Ekta Kapoor said, "Being the first reality show produced by Balaji Telefilms Ltd we wanted it to be associated with a channel that could share our vision and not compromise on the budgets. This unique reality series on 9X will bring to the viewers the biggest celebrities and the best of talent from across the country. Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket is a show that can take a person from being a talented unknown to becoming India’s next superstar!"

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