Chetan Bhagat to quit his IT job to persue his literary career

Chetan Bhagat may be a popular author today and about to make his foray as a scriptwriter in Bollywood, but so far, he has been loyal to his software job. Having tasted success in the literary world, Bhagat now plans to tap on a different set of keys. This IIT-IIM alumnus is now considering a different career option - writing.
Bhagat plans to take up writing full time. "I am working hard on my third book, presently and that requires a lot of concentration," says Bhagat. "I am a lazy person and balancing two jobs is not possible for me. I would like to devote quality time penning stories. Besides, as my wife and kids are shifting to Mumbai soon I want to spend as much time as possible with them. My wife has got a job there and my kids are growing up. I want them tp imbibe our traditional values. I want my children to be a part of our rich culture. I don't appreciate the fact that they don't speak Hindi."
The writer whose first book 'Five Point Someone' was a big hit, following which the Bollywood Director of the famous Munnabhai series, Rajkumar Hirani is toying with an idea of making a movie based on the book. According to Hirani, Shahrukh Khan is the perfect choice to play the lead role of the narrator, Hari, who is also one of the three protagonists of the book. However, Hirani is busy working on his next movie in the Munnabhai series, 'Munnabhai chale Amerika'.

First look at Om Shanti Om

One of the most hyped and awaited release of this year, Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om has finally come out with its first promo. The first look at the film has already made it on the Internet with the theatrical trailer to be released with Sajid Khan's Heyy Babyy on August 24.
Over the top, grand and larger than life are some of the phrases that come to mind after watching the promo. Starting off with some shayari, the promo shows Shahrukh dressed in a '70s get up talking about winning true love in one lifetime. Newcomer Deepika Padukone is introduced in the teaser sporting her hair tied in a bun and wearing saris. Reportedly based on the story of reincarnation, the promo flash forwards to what looks like the present time, with Shahrukh riding a bike and Deepika wearing trendy attire.
Bearing the trademark Farah Khan stamp of lavish sets, whacky dance steps and colourful costumes, the promo definitely lives up to its hype.

The latest season of Koffee With Karan comes to an end

The Koffee With Karan season is almost over. Says host Karan Johar, "I enjoyed doing this show. But, there were only an X amount of guests I could call on the show. We still have to telecast episodes with Shahrukh Khan-Deepika Padukone-Farah Khan. Then we have Javed, Shabana & Farhan Akhtar."Trust Karan to bring out another side of his guests. "Javed-Shabana are light and casual on my show. As for Himesh Reshamiya, I found him realistic and modest and honest. He mentioned his wife and son for the first time. The guests I would have loved to get on my show are undoubtedly Salman and Aamir. I regret not getting them on Koffee with Karan. I would have loved to discuss cinema with Aamir. I really never followed Ramu as he was busy with Sarkar 2 and his version of Sholay.
Karan's criteria for the guests were news-makers whom people wanted to see and hear. "For instance, Rakhi Sawant was a great choice. I needed people who could talk. Koffee With Karan is a great format. I will re-visit it after a few years and let people miss it."

Shahrukh : "All is well between me and Bachchans"

Shahrukh has just come home with a French honour (Officier dans I'Ordre des Arts des Lettres), will have his statue installed at French Graven Museum in Paris very soon, and might even get to meet Queen Elizabeth.
Talking about his improved relationship with Mr Bachchan Sr, SRK confesses that he is no more upset with the idle gossip anymore. "There never was any friction between us. Very recently, he sent me a designer jacket for my French award win and I sent him one too. We keep interacting with each other and there never has been any awkwardness between us."

After Kajol and Madhuri, it's time for Lolo to make a Bollywood comeback!

First Kajol did it with Fanaa and Madhuri is going to do it with Aaja Nach Le. But what? a Bollywood comeback!! The buzz in town is getting stronger by the day about Karisma's comeback plans. If the rumours are to be believed, she has already started the process by touching base with some of her old loyal filmmakers who are more than happy to welcome her. The comeback may happen sooner or later.
We wonder what's stopping her from making her comeback with her once Hero No 1, Govinda. Is she waiting for a call from Salman, Shahrukh or Aamir? And, if that's the case, her wait will get longer, as they are busy romancing Priyankas, Deepikas, Katrinas and Laras of the world!