Rajinikanth romancing with Rekha, Vidya and Deepika!

Rajinikanth romancing with Rekha, Vidya and Deepika!: If Endhiran left us with dropped jaws because of its Rajini mania, Rana promises a thrice over treat for Rajinikanth’s fans.

The film will have the south mega star playing three roles and obviously there will be three leading ladies opposite him. From the day the project was announced, speculation has been rife as to who will bag the coveted parts.

Rekha was the first to be named. Deepika Padukone was too busy to commit to the project initially, but walked out of Housefull sequel to take out dates for Rajinikanth. For the third lady, several names were being touted, including the likes of Katrina Kaif and Asin.

But guess what? It’s Vidya Balan who’s learnt to have clinched the role.

The reason for the choice of actresses could be that all three are originally from the south and therefore will have no problem with dialogues.

The movie, to be directed by KS Ravi Kumar, will apparently have Rajini playing an old man, a middle-aged man, and a young man.

Even at 61, Rajini rocks.

Photos - Sizzling Deepika Padukone spells in red on Firdous Mag

Photos - Sizzling Deepika Padukone spells in red on Firdous Mag: 

Photos - Sizzling Deepika Padukone spells in red on Firdous Mag

Deepika Padukone-Siddharth's love relationship truth!

Deepika Padukone-Siddharth's love relationship truth!: Siddharth Mallya From the start, Deepika Padukone and have been tight-lipped while talking about their relationship.

When pressed by the media, the duo often mumbled that they were just friends though their body chemistry belied the feelings they had for each other. Now, the cat has sprung out of the bag in the most unexpected way. Of all people, it’s the English batsman Kevin Pietersen who has unwittingly revealed the truth about the couple’s relationship status.

Kevin had lunch with the couple recently and later on tweeted: “Just had a lovely lunch with Sidhartha Mallya & his girlfriend Deepika Padukone.”

Deeps and Sid were earlier spotted enjoying the India-England world cup match in Bangalore on Sunday. The duo has apparently been together for a year now.

Deepika Padukone poses as hot sizzler on Vogue

Deepika Padukone poses as hot sizzler on Vogue: This march issue of the magazine, Deepika Padukone approaching this summer and posing in stylish and hot deadly pink. Checkout at here:

Deepika Padukone poses as hot sizzler on Vogue

'Dum Maaro Dum' First Look

'Dum Maaro Dum' First Look:

'Dum Maaro Dum' First Look

Pics - Hot Deepika Padukone in 'Dum Maaro Dum' item song

Pics - Hot Deepika Padukone in 'Dum Maaro Dum' item song:

Pics - Hot Deepika Padukone in 'Dum Maaro Dum' item song

Shahrukh Khan’s Don tattoo ‘D’ for Deepika Padukone

Shahrukh Khan’s Don tattoo ‘D’ for Deepika Padukone: There is a lot of buzz surrounding the ‘D’ tattoo on Shahrukh Khan’s arm. The Khan who is not fond of tattoos is more than happy to flaunt it, but what does ‘D’ stands for? Ask SRK, and he will show his wit.

Known for his sense of humour, Khan loves to give witty replies to the questioned tossed at him. The star is constantly being asked what the tattoo ‘D’ stands for, and he replies, “It’s for Deepika Padukone!” His wonderful Om Shanti Om co-star.

However, this ‘D’ is a mehendi tattoo which looks like a permanent one and it is for his upcoming action thriller Don 2. So ‘D’ stands for Don, once the star is done with the film, the tattoo will be gone.

Till that time Deepika can enjoy all the attention.

See more photos of Don 2

Deepika Padukone crazly wants to play with Salman Khan

Deepika Padukone crazly wants to play with Salman Khan: She started her career with a film opposite Shahrukh Khan. The Om Shanti Om gal Deepika Padukone is always keen to romance big stars on screen!

That was the reason why she recently quit a big Bollywood project and lapped up the golden chance to work with the superstar Rajinikanth in his next. Now on her wishlist is Salman Khan.

Ramesh Taurani of Tips is again teaming up with Rajkumar Santoshi for the film Ladies And Gentleman and Deepika is the one who might get paired up with the movie’s main lead Salman Khan. As per sources, Deepika might even cut down her fee for this project; money is not the issue.

“She is so kicked about working with Sallu that she hasn't charged her market price. This is not something she does often,” tells a source to a tabloid.

Earlier there were rumours that Deepika is working with Salman in not one but three films: Ready, Kick and even Bodyguard. But Deepika couldn’t bag any of these films.

Ranbir Kapoor have no time to work with Deepika Padukone?

Ranbir Kapoor have no time to work with Deepika Padukone?: Ranbir Kapoor doesn’t seem to be very excited about the idea of working with his ex girlfriend Deepika Padukone. Worse, he may even be averse to the pairing.

We hear that director Ayan Mukherjee, who made Wake Up Sid with Ranbir, is penning the script of another film in which the leading lady’s character is that of a modern girl with traditional values. And Deepika seems to fit the bill perfectly. More than anything, Ayan has been desiring to direct Deepika.

The only hitch is that Ranbir isn’t interested in working with Deepika, and he made it clear to Ayan who is also his good friend. This comes as a surprise because after their break-up both Ranbir and Deepika had said that they were open to doing films together.

But Ranbir’s snub to Deepika may have been because he is still unhappy over her controversial remarks about him on Koffee With Karan. Ranbir’s dad Rishi Kapoor, for one, was surely upset with Deepika’s comments and had even expressed his displeasure.

Ayan Mukherjee is still working on the script and hasn’t begun the casting process yet.

Pics - Deepika Padukone, Nescafe Ad Contest Winner at Shoot

Pics - Deepika Padukone, Nescafe Ad Contest Winner at Shoot:

Pics - Deepika Padukone, Nescafe Ad Contest Winner at Shoot

‘Meri skirt kheechega' item song is Deepika Padukone’s item number bawdy?

‘Meri skirt kheechega' item song is Deepika Padukone’s item number bawdy?: Some of the words of Deepika Padukone’s item song in the film Dum Maro Dum appear to be objectionable.

Some item songs are plain raunchy. Some go further and border on being outright indecent with words that are sure to raise brows. A ‘Munni’ going zandu balm for her darling or a ‘Sheila’ flaunting her jawani may not fall in the category of being vulgar, but the words of Deepika’s item song in Dum Maro Dum are bawdy, to say the least.

From what we hear, this is how the song’s lyrics go:

Hey...kya phir dekh raha hai,
Aaj aankhen sek raha hai
kal haath sekega,
Aaj dheel chhod raha hai,
kal khud hi tokega,
Aaj mere liye chair kheech raha hai
kal meri skirt kheechega,
Kheechega ki nahi?

Apparently, Deepika was also not happy with the lyrics of the song, but when she came to know of its context in the plot, she gave in and did the item. She even got a removable cobra tattoo on her midriff with the words ‘Dum Maro Dum’ written in Hindi.

Deepika Padukone still looking for the right man

Deepika Padukone still looking for the right man: She is still looking for the right man, says Deepika Padukone who is often spotted with industrialist Vijay Mallya’s son Siddharth after breaking up with Ranbir Kapoor.

‘I haven’t thought of marriage. I still have to find the right man to even consider marriage,’ Deepika told reporters at Imran Khan and Avantika’s wedding reception Saturday where she came with Sidhharth.

When the reporters asked Siddharth about their relationship, he too passed the buck on Deepika saying: ‘I have planned nothing as yet. You should ask her.’

Commenting upon the rumours about his and Deepika’s relationship, he said: ‘I was out of the country when I heard of it, it made me laugh.’

Deepika, who featured with Imran in ‘Break Ke Baad’, said it was must for her to attend her co-star’s wedding reception.

‘I owe it to Imran. I was shooting in Bhopal and have just landed and coming straight from the airport to attend the reception,’ she said.

Aamir Khan in ‘Dhoom 3’: opposite leading actress Katrina or Deepika

Aamir Khan in ‘Dhoom 3’: opposite leading actress Katrina or Deepika: Aamir Khan is playing the villain in Dhoom 3 and the hunt is on to find him a sexy co-star in the film. Who will bag the coveted part in the action thriller? The names doing the rounds are of Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and also Priyanka Chopra.

The chances are that Kat might get the role as she is the current favourite of YRF. She is doing Mere Brother Ki Dulhan with the production house and is also not that busy in the year 2011, unlike Deepika. Deeps has a slew of films lined up for this year; she has also said yes to a Rajinikanth film. Same is the case with Priyanka who is also very busy for this year.

Katrina has never worked with Aamir and the photoshoot which they did together for classic film Pyaasa got positive response from the fans.

Who do you think should get paired up with Aamir in Dhoom 3?

Deepika Padukone to agree with Rajinikanth next film!

Deepika Padukone to agree with Rajinikanth next film!: Deepika Padukone has ended her dilemma. Last week, the buzz had it that Deepika was approached for a film opposite Rajinikanth, but the actress was in two minds due to unavailability of dates. Guess what she opted for?

She decided to step out from the Housefull sequel opposite Akshay Kumar. Deeps thinks the bargain is worth it, but now gossip mills are busy churning out the rumour that Akki is not happy with Deeps. However, the producer of Housefull, Sajid Nadiadwala apparently has no problem with her. As per sources, he understands Deepika’s professional decision.

Coming to the Rajnikant film, it’s titled Rana and will see the superstar in a triple role. It will be produced by Rajini’s daughter Saundarya Rajinikanth. Deepika has heard the script and liked it. So, things are going well for the film, unlike Robot (Endhiran), which was turned down by many actresses before Aishwarya Rai signed the film for a whopping amount.

After the stupendous success of Robot, who will say no to Rajinikanth!

Finally No Fight between Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone

Finally No Fight between Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone: Karan Johar should well be appointed the internal affairs conductor of the Hindi film industry. His party on Tuesday night was the ground for Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone to call it a truce.

After winning the Best Director statuette at Filmfare Awards a few days back, K-Jo threw a party on Tuesday night to which many Bollywood celebs, many of who were not on talking terms with each other, were invited. Katrina and Deepika were among them.

At the party, Deepika reportedly took the initiative and walked up to Katrina to end the chill that has been lingering between the two ever since Ranbir Kapoor broke up with Deepika unceremoniously and moved on to Katrina in 2009.

Reports say Deepika told Katrina that she, too, has moved on in life and is at a very happy space presently (courtesy Siddharth Mallya) and she wants to forget all the unsavoury things that happened between them in the past. Katrina was a bit taken aback by Deepika’s straightforwardness but responded with equally friendly attitude.

According to reports, Kat told Deepika: “I am very happy that you spoke to me. The load is off my chest.”

All this while, the onlookers gawked at the two ladies, who, in no time, were seen chatting amicably.

Who says patching up is difficult!

Deepika Padukone getting late for a Shooting!

Deepika Padukone getting late for a Shooting!: A senior and maverick director like Prakash Jha wants to see some discipline from his cast. Shooting for Aarakshan in Bhopal, he apparently asked the movie’s lead actress Deepika Padukone to report on the sets on time.

This is the first time Deepika is working with Jha, and naturally the actress is new to his way of working. Jha is very punctual and likes to finish his shoot in time. But Deepika usually arrives late on the sets, so Jha had to ask her to sleep early in order to come early. In fact, as per reports, her co-star Saif Ali Khan, who plays a professor in the film, is also rarely on time.

“Deepika and Saif are invariably late for the shooting despite there not being many options for partying in Bhopal,” a source is quoted telling a daily. Deepika has understood what is expected from her, now the crew hopes for a smoother schedule.

Perhaps, they should take a cue from their co-star Amitabh Bachchan, who even after spending decades in the industry continues to be a well-disciplined actor. Big B, who plays a pivotal role in the film, is always on time.

Asin join the ‘Housefull 2’ team, Deepika Padukone Out

Asin join the ‘Housefull 2’ team, Deepika Padukone Out: Deepika Padukone’s choc-a-bloc diary is posing problems for her. Producers can’t wait if she doesn’t have dates. So, instead of Deepika, Asin will be the new gal opposite Akshay Kumar in the sequel of Sajid Nadiadwala’s production Housefull.

Earlier, Asin had skipped the chance to work with Akshay in Priyadarshan’s comedy De Dana Dan. But this time, she is very much on board for Housefull 2 which is again going to be a comic caper. Sajid has confirmed her presence in the film.

As for Deepika, she might opt out of another Sajid Nadiadwala production Heer Ranjha which is pushed further because of her unavailability of dates. It’s heard that the makers are searching for another actress to step into the breach, in case Deepika can’t squeeze out dates for the film.

Right now, Deepika is working on Prakash Jha’s film Aarakshan and also has the multi-starrer Desi Boys.

Deepika Padukone feels more comfortable with Saif Ali Khan!

Deepika Padukone feels more comfortable with Saif Ali Khan!: Deepika Padukone became very nervous on the sets of Aarakshan, but guess whose presence made her comfortable - that of her Love Aaj Kal co-star Saif Ali Khan.

The actress is in Bhopal to shoot for Prakash Jha’s next film Aarakshan. As Prakash likes to keep things very real, the shoot was in a college campus. Though the Om Shanti Om girl is a very confident actress, she started feeling uneasy after seeing a huge crowd gathered there to watch the shooting.

Deepika has never shot in Bhopal before and this is also her first time with a director like Prakash Jha. Things smoothened for Deepika only when Saif joined her for the latter half of the day for the shoot. “Deepika was much more comfortable when Saif came on set. He made her feel relaxed and put her at ease,” a source is quoted as saying.

Slowly and slowly the actress adjusted to the shoot in an alien place; later she also conversed with the college students.

Wah Saif boliye!

Deepika and Saif to team up again

Deepika and Saif

The famous duo of Love Aaj Kal, Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone will work together in Illuminati Films. Illuminati Films is Saif’s home production with partner Dinesh Vijan.

Imtiaz Ali who had directed Love Aaj Kal has scripted this untitled movie. The movie will go on floors in April 2011 and will be shot in New Delhi, Spain and London. When asked Saif about this he says, “I was waiting for a script as contemporary and relevant as this is to come my way and I agree that this has been worth the wait. The story is funny, romantic and it has a perfect balance of entertainment and drama. I wanted to go for a love story with a modern treatment and sensibility.”

When asked about working with Deepika Padukone, the actor says, “I am looking forward for my pairing with her again. She has a great role and I think she has grown a lot post Love Aaj Kal and she will handle this role very well.”

Imtiaz’a earlier movies Socha Na Tha, Jab We Met and Love Aaj Kal all have delved on relationships about the various choices in life. This movie will be in the same space as Love Aaj Kal left off and the roller coasters from there.

Deepika considers Saif to be her favorite co-star and she has never played such a character before. She says, “To find a script like this, which is quirky and edgy, had an instant connect with me. This movie will also mark the reunion of the LAK team, with Saif, Dinesh and me. I am very excited to be working with Saif again, and I hope we can recreate the magic of LAK once again.”

Dinesh says, “At Illuminati films, Saif and I have always wanted to make projects with diverse genres and stories that we actually believed in. We want to take our time and make content, which the today’s well-exposed audience may like. Imtiaz has given us a beautiful story.”

Deepika-Siddharth walk hand-in-hand around the city..

The beautiful actress Deepika Padukone has now become bold too.

Well, the bold and beautiful lass is quite open about her relationship with Siddharth mallya and doesn’t mind being seen walking hand-in-hand with her prince charming. The couple is no more bothered about what the hungry media writes or how it places them before the world.

Nowadays, Deepika is quite comfortable posing for photographs with Siddharth, and it’s not just at events but also in public places. The two are often spotted together.

Recently, when Deepika Padukone and Siddharth Mallya were in Goa, they posed for photographs. The couple gave their best profile to the photographer. Deepika even rest her hand on Siddharth’s thigh.

Deppy!!! We are really happy that you have moved on in life…