Salman Khan to don villain's cap in Dhoom 4

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan may have a big surprise up his sleeve as he may be donning the bad boy's cap for the fourth franchise of the blockbuster 'Dhoom' series.

After breaking all records at the box-office, Aamir Khan's 'Dhoom 3' was definitely one of the highlights of 2013. Now the latest news doing the rounds is that Aamir's buddy Salman may be roped in to play the part of a villain in the fourth franchise.

The antagonist in the Dhoom series has always garnered more attention than any other character. After playing a villain for the first time on screen, Aamir must have definitely inspired Sallu bhai to give it a shot too.

Before Aamir, Hrithik Roshan and John Abraham had played the antagonists in the second and first Dhoom movies respectively.

New trailer and poster out for 24: Live Another Day

Fans can rejoice as Fox has released a new poster and trailer online for 24: Live Another Day.

Jack Bauer is seen tackling terrorists and safeguarding innocent souls in London, where there is a terrorist treat going on.

Take a look at the new trailer:

And here is the poster:

Salman bends rules for Kamaal Amrohi's grandson

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will take time off for city tours with "O Teri" cast that includes Pulkit Samrat and debutant Bilal Amrohi, grandson of legendary filmmaker Kamaal Amrohi.

"O Teri" is made by Salman's brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri and in this endeavour to support the newcomers, Salman would be shuffling around with his shooting schedules for Sajid Nadiadwala's "Kick" and various other commitments.

Salman is currently shooting for "Kick" in Delhi and Bilal said: "Salman bhai is in Delhi right now. He has asked Pulkit and I to join him there, so he can promote the film with us. Bhai would be accompanying us on various city tours."

Bilal admits Salman has never gone so out of his way for any film before. "But then he is more than family to us. The Amrohis are very close to Salman bhai and his family."

Salman's father writer Salim Khan was very close to Kamal Amrohi and Bilal's father Tajdar Amrohi.

Bilal confesses he is closer to Salman's brother-in-law than to Salman.

"I call Alvira Khan (Salman's sister and Atul Agnihotri's wife) 'Baby Maa'. I feel I have three mothers. My biological mother, then my uncle Shaandar's wife who has brought me up likes her own child and Baby Maa. I am blessed, I guess," he said.

It was to get away from all this triple-layered mothering that Bilal took a six-month acting course in Los Angeles.

"I deliberately chose a city where I had no family and friends, to learn acting. I was on my own in LA for six months. That helped me to grow up," said Bilal who admits "O Teri" first went to his co-star Pulkit, who is Salman's raakhi-sister's fiance.

Bilal can't wait to see how audiences react to the film.

"Pulkit and I play two squabbling Tom and Jerry type YV journalists. We start off as bumbling fools and end up as reluctant heroes. I couldn't have asked for a better launch and I couldn't have hoped for better producers to launch me. Salman and his family are like a second family to me," he said.

Manish Paul quits Sunil Grover's Mad In India

We all thought the show will be an instant hit considering Guthi was being missed on Comedy Nights With Kapil. But surprisingly, TRPs for Sunil Grover's Mad In India didn't quite pick up.

Sunil Grover who is known for his comic timings and impromptu dance moves was loved by the viwers but he  failed to create a stir with the new show. Also the host, Manish Paul failed to garner enough attention from his fans.

And the result already is, that the host Manish Paul has quit Mad In India. According to a source in a leading daily, "Manish wasn't happy with the way the scripts were working out and that's why he has planned to move out.

But if the buzz is to be believed, producers wanted more airtime with Chutki aka Sunil Grover alone since the hour long show had Manish Paul in the first half and Sunil on the second. And after recieving mixed reviews to the show, the makers added more of Chutki to improve ratings.

While Manish claims he has film projects in his kitty, the crew says he was anyways being replaced.

Humshakals first look out

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is all to tickle a funny bone of his fans with upcoming comedy Humshakals. The movie being directed by Sajid Khan will bring three different avatars of Saif, Riteish Deshmukh and Ram Kapoor.

It introduces the three male leads - Saif , Riteish and Ram, who will be playing triple roles in the film, hence it promises 'nine times the fun'.

The Fox Star Studios and Pooja Entertainment's film will be produced by Vashu Bhagnani. The film also boasts of three Bollywood hotties - Bipasha Basu, Esha Gupta and Tamannaah Bhatia - opposite the men.

This will be yet another comedy film from Saif following the success of his home production Go Goa Gone and Bullett Raja.

'Humshakals' has been shot extensively abroad and is slated to hit screens by June 20.

Saif Ali Khan to reunite with Dil Chahta Hai team after 13 years

Saif Ali Khan first teamed up with Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar for the 2001 hit 'Dil Chahta Hai'. And now according to the buzz the Nawab of Pataudi is set to reunite with the dream team for his next film.

If and when the project sees light of day, it'll will mark the team's first such project together in 13 years, post the success of Dil Chahta Hai that is.

While the 2001 film also starred actors Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar, the upcoming film is reported to be a solo project where Saif is to portray a role similar to the ones he did in Love Aaj Kal and Cocktail, that of a loverboy.

These films were a hit, and so was Dil Chahta Hai. The question remains, will the team be able to re-create the same magic on-screen after so many years? We sure are counting on this one!

Why would Sonakshi campaign for party, asks Shatrughan

BJP candidate and sitting MP from Bihar's Patna Sahib Shatrughan Sinha says neither does his political campaign require star power, and nor does his actress daughter Sonakshi, who is apolitical, need to campaign for any party.

The veteran actor, often referred to as 'Bihari Babu', recently filed his nomination papers for the Lok Sabha polls. But some people waved black flags against him.

Excerpts from an interview where Shatrughan reacted to the protest, and his political plans:

Q. You were greeted by protestors in your constituency on Patna. How come?
A. These so-called protestors looked to me like hired junior artistes from a Bollywood political drama. They looked suspiciously sponsored by some vested interests. And they seem to have a one-point agenda: To get some space in the media by latching on to my name. Having said that, I must admit that black flag protestors are a sure sign of political clout.

Wasn't Arvind Kejriwal greeted with black flags by protestors? I think if black flag protests don't happen, then the politician is not happening (laughs). On a more serious note, if these so-called protestors have a problem with my candidature, they should talk directly to the party high command. The (BJP) parliamentary board has cleared my candidature. Should I listen to my party or to these handful of protestors?

Q. If I am not mistaken, there were protests against your candidature during the last elections as well?
A. Yes, some people from the All India Naukar-Dai Sangh had protested. I was later told that protest too was sponsored. These protestors are too late in their attempts to oppose me. I've already been declared a candidate by the parliamentary board and none other than (BJP president) Rajnath Singh has proposed my name for the Patna seat. Let the majority decide whether I am worthy of being re-elected.

The poll predictions are that I'd win by an even larger majority than the last time by the support and blessings of the people. I forgive the protestors because all said and done, they are misguided elements from my own extended family.

Q. There were also some questions raised within your party about your daughter Sonakshi Sinha not campaigning for the party?
A. She isn't here campaigning for her own father, then why would she campaign for others? She is busy with her career. And she is apolitical. Let her be. Let me reiterate I don't need any star power in my campaign.

Q. Apparently there was a lot of dispute within the BJP about your candidature?
A. Though Patna was my first and final choice as a constituency, I was told to fight elections from the Delhi constituency because they felt I could influence the voting pattern of all the seats in Delhi. But I said no. Only Patna for me. Once a Bihari Babu, always a Biharu Babu.

Q. Strangely, Bhojpuri actor Kunal Singh has been pitched as the Congress candidate against you in the Patna constituency?
A. Kunal says I'm like his elder brother. He has tremendous respect and regard for me, and I've tremendous affection for him. He must have been coaxed into standing against me by his party high command. During the last elections, they had pitched poor Shekhar Suman against me.

Q. There is talk of dissent between you and your party - the BJP?
A. One thing is for sure. The party has become like an action-oriented drama. The action hero has taken over.

Q. Are you talking about Narendra Modi?
A. My tongue is firmly in my cheek. The leadership seems preoccupied with many things at the moment. Who is the leader is for you to decide. The party is fully charged, poised for the leap. As far as my own dissatisfaction goes, I'd rather look at the glass as half-filled than half-empty.

Q. How is your relations with Narendra Modi?
A. Very good! He is a tried-and-tested leader. He has done so well in Gujarat. We share a great professional rapport, though we may not be that close on a personal level. It's become fashionable to declare oneself a close friend of Narendra Modiji or Rahul Gandhi. But sorry, I am neither Modiji's right or left hand. I am who I am without attaching myself to anyone.

But that doesn't mean I'd question his place in the party when it (Modi's place in the BJP) has been verified by the parliamentary board and no less than Rajnath Singh.

Q. Are you supporting Narendra Modiji's candidature for prime ministership?
A. This isn't the right time to answer this. However, I must say that L.K. Advani is a friend, philosopher, guide and guru to me. He is a godfather to the entire party. I am sure the action hero, Narendra Modi has Advani's blessings.