I need prayers for my new journey

Pakistani actress Veena Malik, who wed businessman Asad Bashir Khan Khattak here earlier this week, has thanked her well-wishers for their blessings. She seeks prayers for the new chapter in her life.

"Thank you all my friends for your good wishes. On this new journey of my life, I need your prayers and good wishes. Much love," Veena posted on her Twitter page Friday.

Veena married her family friend Asad Bashir here on Christmas. She hosted a wedding reception on the following day with her relatives and close friends in attendance.

The actress rose to popularity in India after her stint on the fourth season of reality show "Bigg Boss", but her wedding remained a hush-hush affair until news reports came out.

Ever since the news has spread, Veena has been sharing photographs of herself with her husband via microblogging site Twitter.

"You Asad Bashir complete me. I love you," Veena posted as a caption to one photograph.

Her spouse responded with a special tweet: "I love you too my princess."

Nayan's first love is 'M'

Natural beauty Nayanatara who is always in news for her affairs with her co stars, cameout of two love failures with strong heart and became top heroine in South once again. However even now many say she is running affaris with her co stars undeterred with the set backs. 

Nayan however rubbishing all this says her first love is 'M'. Many mistake it as her love for movies after the setback but now she is sending clear signals that her first love is movies. 

Nayan who is keen to leave her past affairs with Simbu,Prabhu Deva and the said affairs with Arya and Udayanidhi Stalin says she will soon get married next May. When shocked people asked whether it is love or arranged marriage, she didnot give any clear picture. Kollywood is however abuzz with reports that Nayan will be marrying Arya in May.

Bahubali battle scenes stopped

Many eagerly waited to hear the news and get the shooting details of Bahubali's much talked about shooting scenes. However Rajamouli's Bahubali shooting was stalled near Ramoji Film City.

Residents of Anjapur near RFC protested against the filmmakers for shooting Bahubali battle scenes alleging that the film unit didnot have the required permission from their panchayat to shoot the scenes. Police in the meantime rushed in high numbers to provide security to the film unit.

Film starring Prabhas,Rana,Anushka is the cynosure of all eyes as the film created tremendous impact on movie lovers with its teasers. Keeravani is scoring music for the film produced on Arka Media banner. 

1 indulges in X Mas delights

Mahesh Babu's much awaited film 1-Nenokkadine indulged in X Mas delights. Filmmakers who recently celebrated the audio launch, buoyed by the success of the songs, decided to delight Mahesh Babu's fans on X Mas day.

They released the latest teaser of the song  'cheli cheli cheliya..chedirina kalaya..nuvvu palakani maatala nanu maarchamaake sakhiya sayonora', which immediately captured the imagination of all.

Devi Sri Prasad's music, Kriti Sannon's beauty and Mahesh's charm did wonders for the song. Film directed by Sukumar is releasing on Jan 10th in a grand manner. Mahesh will be seen as a rock star in the film which also marks the debut of his son Gautam Krishna.

Manoj not a male?

Manchu Manoj is known for his macho looks, rocking personality and breathtaking stunts on silver screen. But now director Srivaas says Manoj is not a male shocking one and all. 

Buzz is Manoj who is starring in Manchu family's multi starrer Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda is sizzling wearing a saree. Sources say Manoj who is playing the role of a powerful police officer will entertain in female role for couple of minutes. However no one revealed when Manoj appear as female and what forced him to shed his macho image. 

Film is bracing for grand release in January. Film stars Mohan Babu, Vishnu along with Manoj. Varun Sandesh and Taneesh are the other stars. They are having beauties Raveena Tandon,Hansika and Praneeta to romance with. 

Brahmi-Mohan Babu paying price for insults

There is a saying in Telugu 'nee title naaku deevenalu' (your abuses are like blessings). When entire Brahmin community protested against Mohan Babu's film Denikaina Ready alleging it hurt their sentiment, Mohan Babu and his son Vishnu hero in the film, followed the same policy. 

Even when Brahmins protested in front of Vishnu's house, they didnot care and only used the episode for promoting their film. It resulted in cases and counter cases. Mohan Babu turning adamant didnot try to sort out the issue with the aggrieved party and agree for cuts. 

Some in the industry say he has taken the issue too personally and as a prestige issue. Brahmins lamented that they faced all the insults as no party backed them. This prompted BJP leader Indrasena Reddy plunge into action and using his political experience and litigations, he filed a case on Mohan Babu and Brahmanandam for using Padmasri titles in front of their names in the films which is against Padma award rules. 

With Brahmi and Mohan Babu not aware of those laws got caught in the legal tangle. While some industry bigwigs felt that they should have solved the issue longtime back,others felt though the actors will not return the awards as asked by the court, the remark itself is a blemish in their career and slap on their arrogance.

Working X-mas for Shah Rukh

Superstar Shah Rukh is away from family singing Christmas carols underwater on the festive occasion.

“Shooting with an amazingly hard working unit. 25 minutes to Christmas, away from families, singing Christmas carols underwater and smiling,” SRK tweeted Tuesday night.

He is currently shooting for his romantic comedy "Happy New Year" directed by Farah Khan.

Veena Malik ties the knot

Pakistani actress Veena Malik has tied the knot with businessman Asad Bashir Khan Khattak in Dubai Wednesday, a media report said.

"I'm more than happy today, I think I'm the happiest girl in the world," Geo News quoted the actress as saying.

Veena, who became a known name in India post her stint on the fourth season of reality show "Bigg Boss", said it was an arranged marriage.

"Destiny just plays its part, we were destined to be there on this particular day," Veena said.

According to the report, the actress declined to divulge further details, saying: "You will just get to know the details very soon."

Asad Bashir, who runs businesses in Dubai and US, is the son of Veena's father's friend, the Geo report said.

Asad said their parents wanted them to get married as soon as possible. He added that wedding-related functions would be held in Dubai, US and Pakistan.

Shruti gets glued to small screen

Many say small screen is boring with routine saas-bahu serials which makes many kill time with out any useful output.

However southern seductress Shruti Hasan says she love small screen programs. She reveals that many program on music, news and serials will interrupt her. She adds that the enjoyment shrew gets make Hart forget her breakfast, lunch and dinner too.

But shootings are depriving Shruti of just happiness. Otherwise she enjoys surfing channels viewing hee with a shawl.

WT* Tapsee for Mahesh?

When was the last time we saw bubbly girl Tapsee on screen? When she was the cheer girl (rather when she was cheering) for the Hyderabad Hotshots, the Hyderabadi franchise of the Indian Badminton League first edition. Being close friend to Saina Nehwal she was endorsing the brand thoroughly with Saina and was seen touring all over with the franchise team.

That apart when there is talk about Super Star Mahesh Babu’s film, there would be so many heroines eyeing for a place beside the Super Star. This is usually the urge with the top heroines and some of these girls work hard to grab the chance. Now rumors are about Tapsee who’s been working hard for grabbing a chance opposite Mahesh Babu.

It seems Tapsee has been eyeing screen space with Mahesh in his upcoming film ‘Aagadu’. While Tamannaah is confirmed as main lead girl since the second lead heroine wasn’t booked Tapsee wanted to try her luck and has been trying for that.

The movie is directed by Srinu Vaitla who is already in talks with some heroines for the second lead and Tapsee is leaving no stone unturned and pitching in her high level contacts for that spot. What credentials has Tapsee got to eye that other than record number of flops? Go sweetie, go home and stop day dreaming! Go shoot for your Shoojit Sircar movie!

Anushka on realising 'dreams'

Many are left to wonder and some envy on how Mangalore beauty Anushka is getting terrific roles such as the one in Arundhrati.

Anushka revealing the secret on how to realize dreams and get dream roles said they won't come again and again, so she signs the moment she like the roles and story. She says Varna is one such film. 

Varna is releasing today in a grand manner.

Nayan's shockers scaring all

Natural beauty Nayanatara is shocking all with her behavior. This is screen scaring filmmakers who are after her as she scored success with two Kollywood hits Raja Rani and Arambam.

While the first shock is her sharing screen presence with her ex boy friend and lover Simbu once again.Even before one could recover from the shock, another shock its she is doing so for a whopping remuneration of Rs 1.25 crs.

Many say the recent successive hits made her increase her remuneration and she will go too any extent in getting it. Only money plays important role in the film industry.

Amala turning 'Laila'

Laila name has special attachment to history and lovers. Currently dusky beauty Amala Paul is turning Laila in her next film. Amala is getting ready not only to romance young heroes but also senior stars. 

Amala sometime back starred opposite Malayam senior star Mohan Lal in Run Baby Run. With the film turning out to be a run away hit, Mohan Lal and Amala are starring once again in a film titled Laila O Laila. 

Joshi is directing the film for which Bollywood script writer Suresh Nayar provided story. Nayar earlier penned scripts for films like Namaste London and Kahaani. 

Anushka gets rare honor from Mahesh

Superstar Mahesh Babu is known to be good friend to Anushka. And ever since the two shared screen space, their friendship bloomed to another level and two have immense respect for each. For the same special feeling going for Anushka Mahesh wanted to watch Anushka’s latest release Varna.

But wait, even that is not special, the Kaleja star wanted to have the movie specially screened at his home. That’s right, friends Mahesh is planning to have Selva Raghavan’s visual extravaganza ‘Varna’ starring super star actress Anushka and Arya in the lead roles

Inspired by the impressive trailers as well as audio tunes Mahesh planned to watch the film having special screening at his home. It is learnt that Mahesh will watch the movie of his buddy today or tomorrow. It is also learnt that Qube content was loaded to Mahesh's personal Qube server at his home for the aforesaid special screening. Varna is billed as romantic-fantasy film and is enjoying a grand worldwide release today. Prasad V Potluri produced the movie under PVP Cinemas.

What, doubts on ’1-Nenokkadine’ Audio Launch?

Yes 1-Nenokkadine movie audio launch will not happen as scheduled. The audio release date has been postponed to another day and not as announced on December 14th. However, but for change in the date for audio launch everything else to remain same say the makers.

Few days back it was announced that Mahesh starrer ’1-Nenokkadine’ movie audio launch would be on December 14th however the date is now pushed to December 22nd which happens to be Sunday. The audio launch event shall be telecast live by Telugu channels and even telecast as live streaming in theaters at main metro cities including Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Tirupati. All that being said we are still awaiting an official confirmation about the same from the makers.

Kriti Sanon, a kathak dance exponent will be seen in Telugu movie for the first time sharing screen space with Super Star Mahesh Babu in what is being billed to be an action suspense thriller. DSP for the first time composed music for Mahesh‘s film. Sukumar is directing the movie that is being produced by Anil Sunkara, Ram Achanta and Gopichand Achanta under 14 Reels Entertainment banner. The movie is scheduled to hit screens January 10, 2014.

Hope to taste success with 'Anandam' sequel

Southern actor Jai Akash is in need of a hit film and he hopes to change his fate with upcoming Tamil-Telugu bilingual "Anandam Arambam", sequel to his own 2001 Telugu blockbuster "Anandam".

"I don't have to specially talk about 'Anandam' because everybody knows its success story. I have been going through a rough patch and despite working hard, my films haven't done so well in the recent past. I hope to change that with my sequel 'Anandam Arambam'," Jai told.

"Anandam" was later remade in Tamil as "Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu" and in Kannada as "Ananda".

"I saw an opportunity to work on the sequel and I grabbed it. Expectations are definitely going to be high and that will help me work better and come out with a satisfying product. The casting is almost done and we hope to go on floors soon," he added.

Besides playing the lead in the sequel, Jai will also helm it. He earlier directed films such as "Ayudha Porattam", "Win" and "Mr. Rajesh".

"Anandam Arambam" will feature Angel Singh, Zia Khan, Alakkiya, Mansi, Ramya and Suman Shetty in important roles.

Super Star on signing spree

Yes, Super Star Mahesh seems to be on a signing spree. While he is currently busy wrapping up shooting for his upcoming film 1 Nenokkadine under Sukumar, he is also gearing up to shoot for his next Aagadu with Srinu Vaitla who will be at the helm of it. As if this wasn’t enough to cheer us all if rumors from grapevine are to be taken any serious Mahesh is soon to team up with dialogue wizard Trivikram Srinivas.

It is known that Trivikram and Mahesh share a close rapport and the duo worked for Athadu and Khaleja. Trivikram is riding high with the recent industry hit he gave with Power Star Pawan Kalyan.

Mahesh seems to be signing at full speed but with selective super star directors only. Although Khaleja didn’t run the way it was expected to it was Trivikram who first showed the comedy angle in the supposedly angry young man Mahesh Babu.

It is learnt the new project will be produced by Bandla Ganesh under his Parameswara Arts banner. Hope, the project will be better than Athadu!

Imran, Deepika together again

Following a break after "Break Ke Baad", actors Imran Khan and Deepika Padukone will be seen together on the screen again, but this time for an advertisement.

"The duo will be seen together for the first time on the small screen in a sexy new LUX commercial," said a statement.

The ad is likely to be released Dec 1, said a source.

Meanwhile, Deepika is basking in the success of her latest release "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela" and Imran is eliciting a positive response to "Gori Tere Pyaar Mein", which released Friday.

Jeans sequel on cards?

Sequels seem to be the happening thing in the Indian film industry. They are the latest trend around and why would a successful director like Shankar sit silent with people making loud noise about them?

His super hit romantic movie of the 1998 with former Miss Universe Aishwarya, Jeans will now have its own sequel.

Yes Jeans is gearing up for a follow-up. The original featured Prashant and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles both doing double roles and AR Rahman’s tunes have taken the youth those days by storm and it has been a chartbuster for long time.

It is learnt that Prashanth’s dad Pandiyarajan will direct and produce the sequel and that the title for the sequel has been registered at Chennai film chamber as Jeans 2. It is heard that the film will start rolling after second half of 2014. With Prashant experiencing lowest ebb of his career he hopes the sequel would launch him back to limelight.

Telangana bill likely to delay 'Yevadu' release

Chennai: The release of Ram Charan Teja-starrer Telugu action-drama "Yevadu", slated to hit the screens Dec 19, may be delayed if the Telangana bill is introduced by the central government next month, said its producer Dil Raju.

"I'm planning to release the film on Dec 19 if the Telangana bill is not passed. I haven't decided on postponing the film, but if the bill is passed and it is likely create some agitation, then I plan to release the film during Sankranti next year in January," Raju told.

The United Progressive Alliance has taken a decision to carve out a separate state of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh. The move has not found favour with people from the Seemandhra region of the state.

"Yevadu" was supposed to be released during August earlier this year, but it had to be postponed due to the matter.

Now the bill for the creation of the new state of Telangana will be tabled in parliament during its winter session, beginning Dec 5.

"Yevadu", directed by Vamsi Paidipalli, also stars Amy Jackson, Shruti Haasan, Kajal Agarwal and Allu Arjun. It will be Ram Charan's third release after "Naayak" and "Zanjeer" this year, if it doesn't get postponed in December.