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Salman Khan gets Arijit Singh’s song replaced in Welcome to New York?

Feb 212018

salman-khan-arijit-singh Two years after singer Arijit Singh hinted that owing to a discord with Salman Khan, the superstar got his version of “Jag Ghommeya” dropped from Sultan, to replace it with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s voice, there are reports that the actor has got the numero uno playback singer’s track replaced one more time from upcoming film, Welcome To New York.

Arijit, in a Facebook post in May 2016, revealed he had rubbed Salman the wrong way with his behaviour at an awards show, where the star was also present. The singer also apologised in the long post and requested Salman to “not remove the song that I sang for you in sultan. You want anyone else to sing this song, absolutely fine but keep a version at least. I have sung enough songs sir. But I want to retire with at least one song of you keeping in my library. Please do not take away this feeling.”

Salman, on his part, replied that the decision to use the track depended on the director and the producer of Sultan and people should not make a big deal out of the fact that it was Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, whose version was being used in the film’s final cut and not Arijit’s.

Today, fresh reports have emerged suggesting that in Sonakshi Sinha-Diljit Dosanjh starrer Welcome to New York, which has a special appearance of Salman in a song, Arijit’s voice has been dropped, with the reason being the Tiger Zinda Hai actor’s long-standing issue with the singer.

The film’s team is yet to give any official response on the rumour, but a source close to the movie refuted the report, while sharing with indianexpress.com, “Salman sir hasn’t interfered with the project at all.”

Also starring Karan Johar and Riteish Deshmukh, Welcome to New York will arrive in theatres on February 23.

Salman Khan's Pari aka Shrashti Maheshwari set to make her Bollywood debut

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Feb 182018

Having featured alongside Jallad in Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss, Shrashti Maheshwari gears up for her Bollywood debut

Shrashti Maheshwari and Salman Khan

Salman Khan‘s Pari from Bigg Boss is Bollywood-bound. Telly actor Shrashti Maheshwari, who’d turn up on the set of the reality show along with the now-famous Jallad (Chintan Gangar), is set to make her debut with Shaadi Teri Bajayenge Hum Band.

The actor, who featured in season seven (2013) of the controversial reality show, went missing after the season. Keen on making a mark in Bollywood, Maheshwari departed to make time for auditions instead. Eventually, she bagged Gurpreet Sondh’s directorial venture, which releases next month. The film also stars Mastram (2014) actor Rahul Bagga and Rajpal Yadav. “It is a romcom. We shot for it in Delhi,” she says.

Shrashti Maheshwari

In 2013, she along with Jallad, assisted Khan during the episodes he’d host over the weekend. She’d appeared for a segment called Sanduk Ka Vaar, where the star would pull out specific props from a box to chide the housemates.

While Jallad became a recurrent face in the seasons that followed, Pari went missing. But Maheshwari is glad that Khan kept her alive with his references. “It was kind of Salman sir to repeatedly remember me. He would often say, ‘Pari kidhar hai, kidhar hai Pari?’ I am grateful to him that he kept reminding the audience about my character.”

Working with Khan on the show, she says, was a “blast”. “He would crack jokes with the unit. There was never a dull moment with him. We would be in splits whenever he was around.”

Five years after her stint on Bigg Boss, Maheshwari remembers the show with fondness. “Bigg Boss was my first assignment. Although I had a small appearance, sharing the stage with Salman sir was an experience I cherished. Few can say that they made their acting debut with him. I left my hometown, Bareilly, to pursue my dream of acting. Now I hope to reach new heights,” says Maheshwari.

The actor has TV shows like Big Fame Star (2013), Do Dil Bandhey Ek Dori Se (2013), The Buddy Project and Thapki Pyaar Ki (2015), among others, to her credit. A foray into Bollywood doesn’t imply that she intends on leaving her career in television behind her. “I hope to strike a balance between the two,” she signs off.

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Salman, Jacqueline shoot for 10-day long action sequence in Thailand for Race 3

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Feb 162018

After filming sizzling romantic track for Race 3, lead stars Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez shoot 10-day-long action sequence in jungles of Thailand

Jacqueline Fernandez

Having completed the shoot of a romantic number for Race 3 in Bangkok, Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez will now switch gears to action mode. mid-day has it that director Remo D’Souza has allotted the next 10 days for the shoot of a high-octane chase sequence that forms the climax of the thriller. While action is home turf for the superstar, Fernandez has been specially training for it over the past four months.

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“The past week saw us filming at the Floating Market and Rose Garden in Bangkok. Next week, we will shift to the jungles of Kanchanaburi province to can the action sequence, which sees Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez running through the dense shrubs as they are chased by the villains,” says a source from the Ramesh Taurani production. Choreographed by action director Anal Arasu, the stunts will involve kickboxing and hand-to-hand combat. Considering Khan had shot for Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) prior to this, his expertise in action was not a concern, unlike Fernandez, who is relatively new to the genre.

Fernandez training for Race 3

Aware that a film like Race 3 would demand higher endurance level and more agility, Fernandez began working out under fitness trainer Namrata Purohit’s guidance as soon as she signed the project. Besides training in Mixed Martial Arts which includes Jiu Jitsu, boxing, kickboxing and Thai boxing, she also took up Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) sessions. Reveals a source close to the actor, “EMS sessions help maximise your muscular effort by engaging a greater percentage of muscle fibres. That’s how Jackie is at her fittest today.” Confirming the story, D’Souza said, “We are shooting an extensive action sequence in the virgin jungles of Thailand.”

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Salman Khan charged a whopping Rs 4 crores for a 4-hour appearance on Ram Kapoor’s show

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Feb 162018

Salman_Ram Sometime ago IANS had reported that after Rani Mukerji backing out of appearing at Ram Kapoor’s show Comedy High School due ill-health, it was Salman Khan who was going to fill in her place. And well that did happen, as per reports in DNA, Salman recently visited the Comedy High School show set as a special guest.

The show is hosted by Ram Kapoor and will be going on air from tomorrow on Discovery JEET. While the makers decided to have Salman for the pilot episode, they also paid a huge price for the same suggest reports. As per what the source told DNA, despite being unwell Salman had a blast on the show and also performed a Karwa Chauth act on a song from Shah Rukh Khan’s DDLJ, in one take.

However, for a 4-hour shoot, Salman Khan charged the makers a whopping Rs 4 crores. “The makers paid the superstar Rs 4 crores and he completed the shoot in four hours,” a source from the show told the daily. Earlier, even Priyanka Chopra had made a demand similar to this. The actress had demanded Rs 5 crores for a 5-minute performance on Zee Cine awards.

While earlier reports were doing rounds that Rani dropped out last minute, the spokesperson from the channel denied the report by issuing a statement that said, “There has been speculation in the media that Rani dropped out at the last minute from the shoot of Comedy High School because of ill health and we replaced her with Salman Khan. This is to clarify that like a true professional, Rani informed us a day prior that she would not be able to make the shoot as her back injury needed some more time to heal. Salman Khan was always scheduled to shoot the launch episode of Comedy High School. We are delighted to hear that Rani is absolutely fine now and will be making an appearance on the show soon.”

Comedy High School is a light-hearted take on society, culture, education and current affairs through a classroom-based setup. It has theme-based episodes. The show’s cast includes Ram, Gopal Dutt, Paritosh Tripathi, Krishna Bhatt, Jasmeet Bhatia and Deepak Dutta. It begins on February 17.

Now, with a stalwart like Salman launching the show, we guess it is something surely to look forward to. Salman is currently in Bangkok shooting for Race 3 and also has another film Bharat coming up. He will also be soon returning to the TV with his game based reality show 10 Ka Dum.

Sonakshi Sinha: Was exciting to reunite with Salman Khan

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Feb 122018

Bollywood star Sonakshi Sinha says it was exciting to share screen space with her “Dabangg” co-star Salman Khan once again for a song in her forthcoming movie “Welcome To New York”

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Bollywood star Sonakshi Sinha says it was exciting to share screen space with her “Dabangg” co-star Salman Khan once again for a song in her forthcoming movie “Welcome To New York”.

Sonakshi and Salman have recreated their magic in the film’s song “Nain phisal gaye”, which was shot in New York.

“It was really exciting to be reuniting with Salman for our third film together after ‘Dabangg’ and ‘Dabangg 2’. We shot the song entirely in New York. It was nostalgic in many ways. The romantic, melodious song has been filmed beautifully,” Sonakshi said in a statement.

The track has music by Sajid-Wajid and lyrics by Kaunsar Munir.

Director Chakri Toleti said: “It was an absolute delight to shoot this song. Salman and Sonakshi have such great on-screen chemistry.”

Produced by Pooja Films and Wiz Films, “Welcome To New York” is a comedy about two youngsters who land in New York and go through a series of hilarious episodes.

Releasing on February 23, it features Karan Johar in a double role, Diljit Dosanjh, Riteish Deshmukh, Boman Irani and Lara Dutta, apart from Sonakshi.

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Beach romance for Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez in Race 3

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Feb 092018

Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez are all to set the screen on fire with their sizzling chemistry with a romantic song, beachside, for Race 3

Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez in a still from the beach song in ‘Race 3’.

Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez are all to set the screen on fire with their sizzling chemistry with a romantic song, beachside, for Race 3. Recently, director Remo D’Souza gave a glimpse of the Race 3 couple marking the occasion of the Mumbai schedule wrap.

Now the makers are all set to treat the audience with a beach song in Pattaya, Bangkok. The star cast Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Daisy Shah and Saqib Saleem will be heading to the international destination for the upcoming schedule of the film, while Anil Kapoor will join the team for the UAE schedule in March. The sizzling number scheduled to shoot on the beaches of Pattaya will be at par with the hot numbers ‘Jumme Ki Raat’ and ‘Hangover’ from Kick. Director Remo D’Souza will be choreographing the song during a 20-day schedule, which will also include action sequences.

Confirming the details of the song, Producer Ramesh Taurani said, “Yes Salman and Jacqueline will be shooting a romantic number during the Bangkok schedule. We have shortlisted two songs and are yet to decide which one we will finally go with.”

Starring an ensemble cast of Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Saquib Saleem and Daisy Shah, the action thriller is undoubtedly one of the most awaited films. Daisy Shah, who recently fractured her foot while shooting, will be accompanying the team. Her scenes will be shot in a way to conceal the injury.

Produced by Salman Khan Films and Ramesh Taurani under the banner of Tips Films, Race 3 is directed by Remo D’souza and will hit theatres on Eid 2018

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Salman and Katrina's Tiger Zinda Hai crosses the 330 crore mark at Box Office

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Jan 312018

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s action drama ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’, which released on December 22, 2017, has already crossed 330 crores at the Box Office

Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan in a still from the film.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif‘s action drama ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’, which released on December 22, 2017, has already crossed 330 crores at the box office. The film is considered to be 2017’s Bollywood’ biggest blockbuster The Ali Abbas Zafar directorial was not only liked by the critics but also by the masses. Salman and Katrina were both seen doing high-octane action sequences.

The film not only emerged as one of the top grossers of 2017 but also proved to be Salman’s third venture to cross Rs 300 crore milestone. The actor’s last three big hits in the Rs 300 crore club happen to be ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, ‘Sultan’ and ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ respectively.

Salman Khan’s devoted fans have showered their love on the film and box office figures are solid proof of the same. The film is Salman and Ali’s second project together.

The movie which is a sequel to 2012’s released ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ has set the Box Office on fire and continues to do so in its sixth week as well.

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Salman Khan and Iulia Vantur's surprise birthday bash for Preity Zinta

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Jan 312018

As Preity Zinta turned 43 on Wednesday Salman Khan, along with Sonakshi Sinha, Iulia Vantur and Bobby Deol pleasantly surprised the actress

Preity Zinta’s birthday bash with Salman Khan, Iulia Vantur, Bobby Deol, Sonakshi Sinha and Ramesh Taurani. Picture Courtesy: Instagram/realpz

We all are aware of the bond Preity Zinta shares with Salman Khan. As the actress turned 43 on Wednesday, Salman, along with Sonakshi Sinha, Iulia Vantur, his ‘Race 3’ co-actor Bobby Deol and director Ramesh Taurani threw a surprise birthday bash for the dimpled-beauty and brought in her birthday with a memorable bash! Zinta was on cloud nine to see so much love poured in by her fraternity friends.

She took to social media and shared a heartfelt post. She posted some candid pictures from the birthday bash and wrote, “Thank you all for all the wonderful birthday wishes… So humbled and so touched by all the good wishes… Loads of love ! Muaah… #aboutlastnight #unplannedgettogether #friendsforever ! (sic).”

The Bollywood actress is also an owner of an IPL (Indian Premier League) team, Kings XI Punjab and was engrossed with the auctions, which also became the butt of many jokes on the Internet. Blessed and happy with everything, Preity visited the Siddhivinayak temple on Tuesday and also shared a picture of the same. She posted the picture with a thank you message. “Auction over ! Toothache fixed ! Now time to say Thank you to the almighty ! Ganpati Bappa Morya #siddhivinayaktemple #amazing ting (sic).”

The actress is on and off seen in Bollywood but majorly concentrates on her cricket team. Her last film was Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Happy Ending’ (2014), where she appeared in a cameo. Some of the major films she’s remembered for are ‘Veer Zara’ (2004), ‘Sangharsh’ (1999), ‘Dil Chahta Hai'(2001), ‘Kya Kehna’ (2001) and many other movies.

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Salman Khan's Da-Bangg tour will take place in Nepal this March

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Jan 192018

Salman Khan takes off for another leg of his Da-Bangg tour to Nepal in March. The actor is slated to perform in Kathmandu along with Sonakshi Sinha and Daisy Shah among others

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Salman Khan takes off for another leg of his Da-Bangg tour to Nepal in March. The actor is slated to perform in Kathmandu along with Sonakshi Sinha and Daisy Shah among others. Brother Sohail Khan, who is also producer of the show, is currently in Kathmandu working out the logistics. Also coming up in March is the release of Khan’s 2015 film, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, in China. With Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal (2016) shattering box office records in China, the race hots up for how well the other Khan fares in the neighbouring country.

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Salman Khan continues to shoot for 'Race 3' despite death threats

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Jan 172018

Salman Khan is ‘Dabangg’ even in his real life and is continuing to shoot for Race 3 despite getting death threats

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Salman Khan is ‘Dabangg’ even in his real life. Salman Khan was in the news recently for receiving death threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. According to a report in Mumbai Mirror the ‘Bhai Of Bollywood’ refused to lay low following death threats from members of a Rajasthani community, will shoot for the title song of his upcoming film amidst tight security.

Previously cops had unexpectedly dropped in on the sets of Salman Khan’s Race 3 in Film City and told both him and producer Ramesh Taurani that the shoot would have to be stopped immediately following threats from the gangster Lawrence Bishnoi with regard to the black buck case. Though he returned home that day in a car with the cops, the actor refused to lie low and insisted on shooting amidst tight security. After wrapping up a steamy dance number with Jacqueline Fernandez who is paired opposite him in the third instalment of the thriller franchise, Salman kicks off the five-day shoot for the title track today, with Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez, Daisy Shah, Saqib Saleem and Freddy Daruwala, at a city studio. Of course, security has been beefed up.

According to a source close to the development, the actor had been rehearsing with his co-stars and director-choreographer Remo D’souza in between scenes last week despite having little time to spare what with the Bigg Boss finale and other commitments.

“The song shoot is on schedule. Like the two previous title tracks, this one too will be mounted on a grand scale. A special set has been designed for the song. Next month the unit moves to Bangkok and then on to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. They are expected to finish by March with the last of the film being wrapped up in Mumbai, ” the source informed. Producer Ramesh Taurani confirmed the news.

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