Karan Johar pens 'perfect' role for buddy Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan's role in the next Dharma Productions' film Student of The Year being directed by Karan Johar has finally been written. The film has been in the writing for a long time because Karan could not sketch the SRK character well enough.

In the recent FICCI Frames Convention, Karan realised the ability of his superstar friend when he scored more brownie points than Hugh Jackman. This made him quickly write down the character sketch of his hero.

Karan also ensured that Alia Bhatt-Mahesh Bhatt's younger daughter and Varun Dhawan-David Dhawan's son have a great co star to work with. Looks like Karan wants his film to strengthen his relationship with other prominent camps in Bollywood.

(Mail Today)

No SRK, Karan wants Salman!

The last time Salman Khan worked on a Dharma Productions' film was in the college love saga Kuch Kuch Hota Hai way back in 1998.

After thirteen years, a bad fight with Dharma loyalist Shah Rukh and a couple of comeback hits Wanted and Dabangg, the original bad boy of Bollywood seems to have got a second chance with Karan Johar's production house.

The ice probably broke when KJo asked Salman to be a part of his talk show. The actor agreed to do so for a price, they had to make a donation to his foundation. Though the filmmaker denied paying up for a celebrity on his show back then, he approached the Khan for the next Dharma venture to be directed by Rensil D'Silva.

Considering KJo's association with his favourite Shah Rukh and Salman's disassociation with the King Khan, this piece of news should have been surprising. However, with the filmmaker stretching his professional interests beyond his favourite Khan with Varun Dhawan starring in his next directorial venture Student Of The Year, the filmmaker approaching the other Khan becomes understandable.

According to a source, "After Kurbaan, Rensil is directing a fantasy-action caper on the lines of Ocean's Eleven. When Karan Johar heard the script, he absolutely fell in love with it. Both Karan and Rensil felt Salman was perfect for the main part."

However, even after repeated attempts, Rensil D'Silva remained unavailable for comment.

(Subhash K Jha | TOI )

Anushka Sharma to romance Ranbir Kapoor?

Current Bollywood heartthrob Anushka Sharma may well be seen romancing Ranbir Kapoor in Ayan Mukerji’s next. So far, it was assumed that the female lead would be played by Ranbir’s ex-flame Deepika Padukone.

This will be Ayan Mukerji’s second film with Ranbir, he has previously directed Ranbir in the off-beat coming of age comedy Wake Up Sid. Like the previous outing the next film is to be produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.

For a while it was assumed that the female lead would be played by Deepika who is also close friends with Ayan, and was also close to Ranbir, then after their much public break-up, Katrina’s name was floating around as the one likely to play the lead. Now, with things not looking too well between Ranbir and Katrina, it does seem apt to consider another.

There is no confirmation from Ayan or Anushka Sharma about this development, and the producer of the film Karan only confirms that Ayan will finalize the actors once the script is ready.

Ranbir and Anushka surely would make for a good on-screen couple.

(apunkachoice)

Dostana’s endless dastaan

This is one endless dastaan. After the success of Dostana, Karan Johar and writer-director Tarun Mansukhani had announced its sequel. However, there has been no final word on when and if it shall finally see the light.

But an associate of Karan has now revealed that the sequel is on track — as well as the reason for the untoward delay. “Karan knows just how valuable the franchise is,” the source says. “The problem was that Tarun wasn’t able to come up with the final script. However, he has now made some progress.”

Earlier as well, there were rumours that Karan’s dissatisfaction with Tarun’s script had led to the delay. In fact, Karan had even contemplated shelving the film altogether. But Karan now denies that was ever the case. “I admire Tarun for saying that he wants more time to work on the film,” says KJo. “He knows that after the first weekend, it’s the screenplay that will do the talking. He can’t rely on the franchise value of the film, so he is working hard.”

Subtle warning or friendly advice?

(deccan chronicle )

South Korea Update: My Name Is Khan Is Phenomenal

My Name Is Khan is doing phenomenal business in South Korea as the business has already crossed the $2 million mark in its fourth weekend. It has become the fourth largest market for the film after UK, North America and UAE.



The business looks to be heading for the $3 million mark anld only 6 films in North America and 4 films in the United Kingdom have crossed the $3 million mark which are the biggest overseas markets.



Here My Name Is Khan will hit $3 million from a market like South Korea which is not a regular Hindi film market.




Limited Release - $35,000

Week One - $365,000 (109)

Week Two - $520,000 (198)

Third Week - $810,000 (281)

Fourth Weekend - $370,000 (267)



(screen count in brackets)



GRAND TOTAL - $2,100,000 (9.30 crore)

[Boxofficeindia.Com Trade Network]

My Name Is Khan Continues HISTORIC Overseas Run

My Name Is Khan continues its historic Overseas run in South Korea. The film is now edging towards the unparalleled 100 crore gross mark in Overseas.



The film is going wider and wider and every week. The third weekend business is better than the second week and second week is better than first. Its simply PHENOMENAL in South Korea. My Name Is Khan went on a wide release in South Korea on 25th March and the business details so far are as follows.



Limited Release - $35,000

Week One - $365,000 (109)

Week Two - $520,000 (198)

Third Weekend - $595,000 (281)

(screen count in brackets)



GRAND TOTAL - $1,515,000 (6.70 crore)

(Boxofficeindia.Com Trade Network)

KJo tries a new look for Hrithik

While Amitabh Bachchan sported kohl in his eyes for the menacing look in Agneepath, in Karan Johar's remake of the same flick, Hrithik Roshan will not. Says a source, "Though Hrithik's look is closely guarded in Agneepath, his make-up (done by Vijay and Robin Slater), is a cool, contemporary edgy one with moustache and stubble. Though his character doesn’t wear kajal or kohl in his eyes, Hrithik looks equally intense and menacing. In fact, he has never looked better!"

Amitabh Bachchan's make-up artiste, Deepak Sawant (who has worked with Bachchan since his first film Saat Hindustani) reminisces, "When Mr Bachchan did Agneepath we had originally decided to put kajal in his eyes. But after a few scenes, it started smudging and didn’t look good so we decided to use kohl instead."

(IBN live) (Mid-Day.com)

I am not part of Dostana 2: Priyanka Chopra

Actress Priyanka Chopra has shot down reports that she will be starring in the sequel to 2008 hit Dostana."I was never doing dostana two..hello..reason bein my love story ends in the first film..so where is the question. this was cleared some 2 years ago," Priyanka wrote on microblogging site Twitter.

Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Karan Johar, the 2008 film starred Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Bobby Deol. There were also reports that Priyanka was likely to do a comeo appearance in the film and Katrina Kaif might play the lead.

"And whn it comes to a special appearance or something thats a much later call. once and for all (sic)," she added.

(Indo-Asian News Service)

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KJo to adopt child

I would make a good father, and my mother (Hiroo Yash Johar) will definitely make the world’s best granny,” asserts producer-director-fashion designer-TV anchor Karan Johar, who wants to adopt a baby soon. “Not rightaway because several projects have been green lighted by my production house and as producer and director, I will be on my toes in the coming months. So I’ll only bring home a child to hand over to a nanny when most of these projects are wrapped up and I have time to breathe.”

An emotional Karan points out that he’s been shouldering the responsibilities his father (filmmaker Yash Johar) left him when he passed away four years ago. So, his adoption plans had to take a backseat. “But Junior Johar will be along soon,” Karan promises.

He admits that till a few years ago, it was too stressful for a single parent to adopt a child, but now Karan is confident of giving his child the right upbringing with plenty of love. “I want to see this baby grow up in front of me,” he says. “Gender is not an issue. Girl or boy, this baby will be part of me.”

What about a mother for his child? A few days ago, the rumour mills were buzzing about the filmmaker tying the knot with the Band Baaja Baraat actor Anushka Sharma. That draws a laugh, “The whole industry knows that marriage and I don’t go hand-in-hand. But someone spread the word around as an April Fools’ joke and some jokers were fooled. I don’t ever want to get married. I can be a father and a mother to my baby. And if I fall short, my mother is there to help me out.”

(Rachana Dubey, Hindustan Times)

No Koffee for KJo, Salman

Karan Johar is shooting his finale episode of Koffee With Karan. And it won't be Salman Khan as planned. KJo has decided that much as he wants the actor on that couch, he doesn't want to pay him to be a guest on his chat show.

Says a friend of the filmmakers, "He is happy to give any amount of money to Salman's charity, but he doesn't want it to be a condition for him to come on the show.

(TOI)