Ranbir Kapoor will be the face of Raj Kumar Hirani’s next movie.

Although his debut hasn’t exactly set the cash registers ringing, RANBIR KAPOOR seems to have caught many directors attention. The latest is that Ranbir has been finalized to replace Shah Rukh Khan in Raju Hirani’s next.

This will be Ranbir’s third film after his dream debut with Bhansali and Yashraj’s next. The film is based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel, Five-Point Someone. Shah Rukh opted out of the film when differences cropped up between him and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

Raju Hirani, we hear, is much relievaead after Ranbir gave him the nod Our source says, “Raju Hirani was in a fix as his Munnabhai 3 is stuck due to Sanjay Dutt’s legal problems and Shah Rukh Khan opted out of his other film.

Hirani held detailed narration session with Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachan, yoo. Out source reveals.Both of them were keen to do the film. However, Abhishek’s dates were already booked for Dilli 6, and Hrithik was busy with the pre-production of his films with Anurag Basu and Krrish 2 respectively.

The moment Hirani saw the promos of Ranbir’s debut, he made up his mind to approach him. He Says

I make my own Impression.

If her B-town image is taken into cognizance, KATRINA KAIF seems to have taken over the ice-maiden tag from AISHWARYA herself. Looking aloof most of time, and not allowing the mention of SALMAN KHAN. But take off a few layers and Katrina opens up.

It is her family that remains her favorite topic. My mother lives in Chennai and I have six sisters, In fact, I’ve never felt the need to have girl friends because I’m very close to my sisters. All of us bond together like great buddies. I’m closest to my second oldest sister CHRISTINE. She is very kind and stable and has really influenced my life, Kat says.

So, does that mean she has no really close friends in Bollywood or elsewhere “Actually, I have made a lot of friends in Bollywood. VIPUL SHAH and I get on really well. SAJID NADIADWALA and DAVID DHAWAN are two friends who keep coming home and we let our hair down, she says.

Jackie Shroff’s next movie to him BoxOffice

The JACKIE SHROFF starrer, Bank ready to hit the screens in the next few weeks. Directed and produced by a rookie, ARUN KUMAR, Bank, is a suspense thriller that involves around a multi crorebank robbery.

RAGHUVARAN, RAHULDEV, ABBAS and ARCHANA are playing the lead roles in the film that was shot extensively in Hyderabad and Mumbai. Jakie is playing the villain who masterminds the Rs 50 crore bank heist.

I am thankful to Jackie Shroff, Rahul Dev, Raghuvarn, Abbas and Archana for their ready acceptance to do the film. It’s fast paced thriller that revolves around a bank robbery. I hope the audience likes the film, says Arun Kumar.

Why Aadesh made music for B-grade films

The music director is going to Hollywood, but what is it that stopped him in Bollywood? AADESH SRIVASTAVA, Who has composed music for high profile film like Baabul and Baghban has surprisingly spent most of his time making music for B-grade films.

When we recently spoke to the music man, he had a surprising answer to give, “I won’t beg anyone to let me make music. It doesn’t suit my temperament.

The music industry is dominated by a handful of people who listen to English music and copy their tunes. This is not my goal. I have values that set me against all this. “Talk about not compromising!.

Why Aadesh made music for B-grade films

The music director is going to Hollywood, but what is it that styopped him in Bollywood? AADESH SRIVASTAVA, Who has composed music for high profile film like Baabul and Baghban has surprisingly spent most of his time making music for B-grade films.

When we recently spoke to the music man, he had a surprising answer to give, “I won’t beg anyone to let me make music. It doesn’t suit my temperament. The music industry is dominated by a handful of people who listen to English music and copy their tunes.

This is not my goal. I have values that set me against all this. “Talk about not compromising!.

Nana Patekar goes bare-chested

SALMAN KHAN is all set to play Tarzan, but actor NANA PATEKAR, we hear, has beaten him to it. Apparently, Nana has already performed Tarzan-like stunts for a film titled Horn Ok Pleasss,

And besides going bare-chested for the stunts, Nana has adorned the Gandhi cap while performing the action sequences.Wondering how a bare-chested Nana will look? Well, let us tell you that he stunned the unit members when he removed his shirt and performed all those rope stunts.

However, he has a well-toned body and can give any fitness freak a run for their money.

Hrishitaa:The art of leaving

KAMAAL KHAN's venture Deshdrohi is in trouble again. Not so long ago, GRACY SINGH gave grief to Khan when she fled from Dubai and returned to Mumbai leaving his hoot half way.
Now,HRISHITAA BHATT is threatening to quit the film.

If sources are to be believed, Hrishitaa is miffed with Khan for filming a song on Gracy, which was meant to be picturised on her. Khan admits that Hrishitaa is very upset with him. He said that she had rehearsed on that song in Mumbai, but he finally decided to shoot the same song with Gracy in Dubai, before she left.

That's only because he felt that the song suited Gracy more. So, that settles the matter for now. What She says

Dino's apologies to neighbour's

Diwali time brings nostalgic moments for DINO MOREA. He said that as a child, he loved bursting crackers and the mischievous kid that he was.

He used to take great pleasure in shooting rockets into people's homes!Now that he is all grown up, he can't quite believe what he did as a kid. I really that what I did then was so harmful.

And I'd crackers cause harm to the environment.They contribute to global warming, which is not a good thing,"That's why this Diwali too, Dino preferred staying away from all the revelry Sensible, na?

Hrithik’s way to Hollywood

BRAD PITT’s management firm of 25 years, has recently made an offer to India’s heartthrob HRITHIK ROSHAN to Cast him in HOLLYWOOD. The actor, apparently, has been approached numerous times by many Hollywood firms and roles in films such as Pink Panther 2, but he’s rejected all previously-presented opportunities.

Hrithik, however, has agreed to pursue this firm’s office His spokesperson from the US announced that Hrithik was reassured of being considered in a category no less than Brad Pitt’s.

We were told Hrithik is not in negotiations yet to do any film but is currently review in a number of screenplays being sent to him by his new managers in Hollywood for his debut project.

He is taking his time and being selective to ensure the quality os his debut film in Hollywood. Let’s watch this man take India places.

Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor way to Friends again

Nothing is permanent here, not friendship, not enmity. And that’s why we didn’t raise our eyebrows when we heard about the patch-up story of friends-turned-foes-turned friends PRIYANKA CHOPRA and KAREENA KAPOOR.

One hears that better sense has prevailed and the firls have called for a truce. For all those who came in late, Priyanka, HARMAN BAWEJA, Kareena and SHAHID KAPUR once made a friendly foursome and were oftenspotted standing ruined their friendship.

And recently post the Kareena-Shahid split, the two girls met at SRK’s birthday bash at SANJAY KAPOOR’s place and decided to break the ice and made up So, till the next round, it’s ceasefire…

Lara Dutta launches her website

Actress LARA DUTTA’s popularity is soaring. And the girl, who was in Paris recently for a book launch, is determined to maintain good relations with one and all, and even with most of all her fans. For this, she has launched her own official websites and will interact with her admirers through the internet.

“I’m here because of them. It’ll be a good experience interacting with my fans and what better way than the internet?” she says.

Amrita on Farah’s special screening

FARAH KHAN wanted AMRITA RAO to be part of her latest venture and make an appearance in the song that features 31 actors. But, Amrita was caught up with shooting and couldn’t quite adjust her dates, so she had to give the cameo a miss.

However, what she wasn’t going to miss was the special screening of the film. Farah invited her for it, and as luck would have it, the actress was shooting for ANIL KAPOOR’s Short cut, but fortunately, within the city.

So, Amrita quickly dropped in during the interval, said a quick hi to everybody. That’s because she had shooting the next day. And SRK or not, she too has to be professional, na!

Will Saif,Shahid work together?

The non-friendly vibes between SHAHID KAPUR and FARDEEN KHAN is an old story. But with SAIF and KAREENA’s new-found love story, one wonders if these two handsome heroes will ever share screen space together?

Reportedly, KEN GHOSH who made Ishq Vishq and Fida starring Shahid Kapur in the lead role wanted to cast both Saif and Shahid together in his next film. However, Ghosh is quick to clarify, “No that’s not true. I have not worked with Saif till now and I did not think of casting him in my next movie. Shahid is apt for the role, and so, I have cast him only in my next film.” We wonder if the two SKs will even be seen working together?

Karan:Keep gossip away…

Guess whom we spotted at a restaurant recently? None other than KARAN JOHAR with SAIF ALI KHAN, ARJUN RAMPAL, BIPASHA BASU and others. And while they were busy talking, KJo noticed that a table close by was being given away.

So he quizzed the manager about this. Now, we’ve heard that Karan likes his privacy and prefers to have empty tables around him at such places. After all, he wants to keep gossip at bay,na?