Shekhar Kapur’s pet project Paani has been in the discussion stages for a long time, but now, it has received a powerful boost indeed with Aditya Chopra deciding to back the film.

Kareena Kapoor’s personality is so larger than life that her absence is noted as much as her presence. And so it was that at the star-studded trial show of Talaash on Thursday evening, a missing Bebo caused much comment.

Ram Leela is a project that’s close to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s heart. Everything about the film has been carefully thought out by SLB. So naturally, the director isn’t too happy about the images from the film’s set, revealing lead pair Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone’s looks.

Privacy is one of the things a film star prizes the most — and that’s the very thing they’re most often denied. And Anil Kapoor, known for being remarkably fit for his age, knows that only too well.

While her contemporaries Deepika, Priyanka and Katrina are ruling the stage in award functions, Kangna Ranaut is not lagging behind either. The actress has demarcated her territory in the upcoming New Year celebrations.

“Asking for a price hike after signing a film is unethical. Every actor has the right to quote the price they think they deserve. But not after the paperwork is done. Apart from being unfair, it also sets a wrong example for other actors,” a source connected to the project said.

For the past few weeks, a lonely football ground in Mumbai has been seeing a dedicated starry presence. Come rain or shine (figuratively of course) Ranbir Kapoor has been making his way to the grounds every morning and practising his footie skills.

“I’m happy to confirm that Surveen will be a part of Hate Story 2. She is a popular face on the small screen and blew us away during the auditions,” said Bhushan.

With many of the show’s elements being carried over to the film — the production house is the same, as is the format — it is expected that the makers will want Sallu to sign on for the big screen adaptation as well.

Priyanka Chopra may have lost out on a chance to work in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ram Leela to Deepika Padukone. But it seems like PeeCee has stolen a Million Dollar Baby moment right from under Dippy’s nose this time round.