SRK - Kat teamed?

Another combination people are extremely keen to watch is that of Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. There's talk that at least two top notch producers are keen on casting SRK and Katrina together because [a] they haven't worked together at all and [b] both are in the prime of their careers. In fact, the rumour gained momentum when SRK announced plans of making RA.ONE. At that point of time, there was speculation that Kat was being considered for the project. But the role eventually went to Kareena Kapoor.

The latest is, a leading production house is keen on casting SRK and Katrina for its ambitious venture. Katrina, however, maintains that they haven't signed any film so far. "Yes, people are keen to see us together, but there's nothing on the platter yet. The only film I've signed is Yash Raj's next with Imran Khan. That's it," she tells me.

Katrina says, SRK is senior, Ranbir is dear and Salman is personal

Katrina has finally spoken on the rumour that increasingly suggests her link-up with Rajneeti's co-star Ranbir Kapoor and Shahrukh Khan.

Katrina speaks about her sudden friendship with King Khan and says, "Just because you meet and greet someone doesn't meen there has to be speculation on what's going on. There's nothing to be made out of my meeting with Shahrukh. He's just an acquaintence.

Katrina further added that she met SRK at few parties and they had a good interaction 'like any other senior collegue would have interacted'.

Katrina also speaks on her growing friendship with Ranbir Kapoor and says, "He is friend. And I won't stop being friendly with or refuse to promote my film just because tongues are wagging. He’s (Ranbir) a good friend and we work well as co-stars.

After Katrina played the lead opposite Ranbir Kapoor in 'Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani', the actress has romantically been linked with him since then.

Though Katrina was very candid while talking about Ranbir and Shahrukh, she didn't mince too many words while talking about her beau Salman. As she reluctantly says, "I don't talk about my personal life," when asked about Salman.

WATCH: Katrina's day out with SRK

At the inaugural session of 'FICCI FRAMES-2010' superstar Shah Rukh Khan was spotted sharing the dais with none other than Salman's girlfriend Katrina Kaif.

Shah Rukh Khan inaugurates FICCI Frames in Mumbai

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan inaugurated the FICCI Frames - a three-day mega media and entertainment industry event - in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Apart from Shah Rukh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, renowned directors Yash Chopra and Karan Johar were present on the occasion.

This year the event is going to focus on piracy, proliferation of Indian films to new avenues, better collaboration with foreign films, new formats, and more.

King Khan enlisted the challenges ahead if Indian film industry aspired to reach wider global audience.

"I think we will have to work on screenplay, discipline and organisation and technology, these three things together. Only then actually Hollywood will offer us their full distribution platform because they will know that the film is in format that world understands," said Shah Rukh Khan.

Katrina Kaif lauded the efforts of the organisers, who are trying to take Indian film industry to new heights.

"They are really trying to delve and investigate into how we can make the business of entertainment industry better, how we can advance it and make it more profitable for everyone involved. So it something little slow and it is very special. They are really trying to investigate and come up with serious results," said Katrina Kaif.

The media and entertainment industry had gone through a tough time in the last two years as its mainstay advertising industry suffered due to the global financial slowdown.

The industry as a whole registered a modest growth of around 1.3 percent in 2009 compared to 12 percent in 2008.

Shahrukh-Katrina to inaugurate FICCI-Frames

Bollywood Baadshah Shahrukh Khan and Katrina Kaif have not acted together in films so far but they do come together for shows and other functions. This time, they will inaugurate the FICCI-FRAMES 2010.

Katrina will begin the session by lighting the lamp while Shahrukh will address the gathering. FICCI-FRAMES 2010, to be held from March 16 to 18, is a global convention on entertainment business.

Prominent personalities like Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting secretary Raghu Menon, Chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment James Nicholas Gianopulos, Dutch actress Victoria Koblenko and FICCI Entertainment Committee chairman Yash Chopra will speak at the inaugural session of the convention.

A long list of topics varying from films to TV broadcast to digital entertainment to animation to gaming etc will covered in about 30 sessions.

Katrina keen to sign SRK for her film‎

If sources are to be believed, Katrina Kaif is all set to turn a producer. And guess what? She wants to cast Shah Rukh Khan in the lead opposite herself.

Kareena has zeroed in on a French film that's she's really liked and is going to remake it in Hindi after acquiring the rights.

With almost all her movies becoming big hits, Katrina is now thinking about some serious business. Nowadays she is seen taking keen interest in the finer points of film production and is also meeting a lot of trade guys.

She is interacting a lot with the producers whom she has worked with to get some in-depth knowledge about filmmaking.

Katrina was also seen bonding very well with SRK at Subhash Ghai's party recently. At that time itself rumours were doing rounds that the two are planning to do a film together. However, it seemed that SRK has offered a role to Kat, but now it is the other way round, with Katrina offering him a role in her film.

Katrina feels that there is no other actor as romantic as Shah Rukh and so for her romantic movie, SRK will be the man for her.

Did we read Salman anywhere? Probably he is not part of Kat's love story!

KJO to pair up SRK-Katrina?

Filmmaker Karan Johar has hinted signing on Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif for his next movie.

The director was quoted by a news channel saying that Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif are the most romantic actors in Bollywood. When he was further asked whether he would like to pair them up, the filmmaker didn't weed out the possibility.

Katrina Kaif and Shah Rukh Khan are also said to be working together in a Yash Chopra movie. If this happens, it might as well be the end of cold war between Sallu and SRK. Salman is already throwing hints regarding the patch-up.

He praised King Khan on his show Dus Ka Dum, saying he has high regards for the actor professionally. Also, Salman said in an interview once that he won't have any problem if Katrina works with Shah Rukh.Well, we also want your war to be a history Khans!

Katrina crosses over to SRK!

This is one that made our antenna go up, dahlings.

And it’s an exclusive bit of news from a first class air passenger, who was on the same flight that Shah Rukh Khan was on from London to Mumbai (en route from his infamous brush in the USA with the immigration officials).

As we know, Katrina Kaif was also on the same flight and we hear from our ‘flier-on-the-wall’ that once the plane was in mid-air, it was Katz who went across the aisle to sit with SRK and get into an animated chat.

And Shah boy, gentleman that he is, got up and gave his seat to the lady. All the while chatting away. Mainly about his experiences in the USA and UK. And the only time Katz went back to her seat was when the plane was to land in Mumbai.

Awesome, this dostana, eh? But wonder what loverboy Salman has to say to this one? Hopefully, SK and SRK don’t fly ‘in’ to America together soon, or maybe they should, for two Khans are better than one, right guys?

Katrina spending Independence Day with Shahrukh

This year, Chicago will witnessed a two-day extravagant fun-fair to celebrate India’s Independence Day and big names in Bollywood like Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu, Diya Mirza, Gulshan Grover, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor will grace the event.

Shahrukh along with Bipasha Basu, Diya Mirza and Gulshan Grover, will attend the event called South Asian Carnival on 15th August. However, Katrina will grace the event on 16th August along with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor.

Bollywood fans will have a chance to interact with their favourite stars. The carnival will have non-stop musical entertainment.

Katrina signs a Yash Raj film with Shah Rukh!

It seems that there is nothing else that Katrina could have done to annoy possessive beau Salman more! Believe it or not but the actress has reportedly gone ahead to the extent of signing a film by Yash Raj banner with none other than Sallu’s archrival Shah Rukh Khan.

According to the latest buzz, YRF has roped in Kat and SRK for their film to be directed either by Aditya Chopra or Kabir Khan.

According to our source, “Katrina definitely has it going for her. SRK, on the other hand, has remained in the safe zone — as far as heroines are concerned — for a long time. Be it Rani Mukerji or Preity Zinta, he has stuck to his regulars and has worked with them repeatedly. He needs to be a tad more adventurous about his co-stars, and that’s where Katrina comes into the picture.”

The film, which will hit the floors early next year, has been in the pipeline for a long time. What was Katrina thinking when she got herself tied up with the deadly Yash Raj-Shah Rukh combo? Guess that’s really going to bother Salman!

SRK-Katrina in Yash Chopra’s next

Shah Rukh Khan is going great guns. Yash Chopra who last directed the actor in Veer Zaara four years ago, is all set to wield the megaphone yet again and he is very keen to cast Khan again in a mega multi-starrer.

Reportedly the film is an intense romance, and will star Katrina Kaif opposite Khan. According to reports Khan has agreed to star in the film. Said Monika Bhattacharya of Yash Raj Films, “Yash Chopra is directing a film, and is presently working on the script. There are a lot of speculations that Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Katrina Kaif are part of the film. But Yashji only decides the cast when he finishes the script so as of now, no one has been finalised.” The film goes on the floor next year.

On the other hand, Shah Rukh’s production house Red Chillies Entertainment has branched into television software production and is set to launch its first show on NDTV Imagine. The comedy series is reportedly based on Shafi Inamdar’s hilarious Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and is titled Ghar Ki Baat.

Shah Rukh it seems is personally involved with the show, and was present at the shoot of the pilot episode on October 23. Juhi Babbar essays the role played by Swaroop Sampat in the original, and Sumeet Raghavan is her co-star.

Shah Rukh’s stage show Temptation Reloaded, may have missed out being in Europe but really rocked Dubai audience on October 26 . The auditorium with a capacity of 22,000 was spilling over with 26,000 strong hysterical fans who cheered King Khan as he descended on the stage on a magnificent throne. He was followed on the stage by the hunky Arjun Rampal and the gorgeous girls Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Anusha Dandekar. The surprise of the day was Gauri Khan and Arjun bringing a cake on the stage and cutting it with Khan as it was their wedding anniversary that day.

Meanwhile, SRK has agreed to accept the title of Datuk bestowed upon him by the Malacca Governor for popularizing the beautiful World Heritage Site in his movies, One 2 Ka 4 and Don.

Shahrukh Khan Rocks Dubai Audience

They came, they saw, and they rejuvenated the hearts of their fans in UAE who gathered to witness "Temptation Reloaded 2008".

The Country Club Hotel, Dubai presented the mega event of Bollywood Badshah Shahrukh Khan on 25th October 2008 at Dubai Festival City Arena. This event was witnessed by over 25,000 music fans from all over the emirates. The show began at 9.45 p.m sharp with a bollywood dancing troupe dancing to the tunes of "Jhoom Barabhar Jhoom".

Bollywood queens Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor, dazzled the audience with their stunning looks and performance. Katrina made an impact with the number "Jar Jara Touch Me" while Kareen Kapoor stole the first part of the show by dancing to the tunes like Dont look at me like that, Chaliya Chaliya, Yeh Ishq Hei, Dhoom Machaa Pyaar Mei. The rocking Arjun Rampal holding a guitar in his hand circled round the audience on top of a crane and kept waving at the crowd and made a dashing entry on stage, with hit numbers like Dil Kya Kehta Mei Paagal Hu, and "Rockon". The popular Bollywood choreographer Ganesh Hegde presented some of his dance sequences on stage and made an impact too. The dashing and sensational MTV VJ Anushka Dandekar stole the show with her captivating looks and Hard Kaur drew a huge round of applause for the song "Singh is Kingh".

It was now time for the Baadshah of Bollywood and the winner of 14 film fare awards "Shah Rukh Khan" (SRK) to make an entry on stage. The crowd was excited to see him descend on stage like a real king and perform live on stage with his first song "Dard ye Disco". They could not believe their eyes that he was standing right in front of them and welcomed him with a huge round of applause. He is indeed the heart throb of many women (young and old) and a lot many fans. He has carved a niche for himself and he rightly deserves the title "Baadshah of Bollywood" for he really is one and there couldnt be another better than him. SRK is indeed a multi talented personality. He stunned the audience with his sonorous voice and interacting abilities. He is indeed a gift from above and this was revealed by the crowd who cheered and kept on applauding in between his dance sequences. He highlighted his new project SRK boulevard in RAK properties UAE. He gave the audience what they expected from him a thorough entertainment and dance sequences for songs like Aanko mei teri, Don, Pretty Woman, Thumko Paaya, Thum Paas Aaao, Thuje Dekha Tho Ye Jaana Sanam, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Tauba Hei Kya He Ishaara, Dil Ka Maamla to name a few. .

It was a 3 hours non-stop entertainment of rocking and mesmerising Bollywood melodies, glitz, glamour, songs and dances in true Bollywood style performed by SRK, Katrina, Kareena, Arjun Rampal, Anushka, Hard Kaur and Ganesh Hegde along with the troupe.

The Consul General of India Venu Rajmony addressed the gathering on this special occasion and said that Bollywood with people like SRK has the best to offer. India is really proud of all that Bollywood has achieved and congratulated each and every artist that entertains millions of viewers spread all over the world. It was SRKs and Gauris Wedding anniversary and a cake was cut to mark the occasion.
The event was produced by Red Chillies International and supported by Country Club Dubai, SRK boulevard, Pan Emirates, Sony and Orbit Events. The stage, sound, light and screen installations were well synchronized and was a treat to the eyes and ears of the audience. Kudos to the organizers who put up such a magnificent show.

The finale round saw SRK along with all the artists perform on stage with foot tapping songs like Bachnaa Yeh Hasino, Dance with me baby, Dont talk to stranger, Mauja Mauja, Dekho Dekho Yeh Shaam Mastani, and concluded with the title song of Om Shanthi Om. Sharukh Khan has proved to the audience that he is indeed an ace performer with his mix music, songs, dances and acting abilities all rolled into one big showcase.

He proved that he is indeed a thorough entertainer in the "Temptation Reloaded 2008" show. His fans would look forward to many more events like these in future.

Shahrukh Khan Rocks Dubai

Crowd goes berserk, fan faints at Shah Rukh Khan press conference

Dubai: A girl fainted while waiting outside the hotel to catch a glimpse of Bollywood charmer Shah Rukh Khan and was rushed to hospital, while inside it was pandemonium at a press conference venue.

Fans shouted, “Shah Rukh we love you,” as sponsors of the show had invited hundreds of guests while some people with cameras posed as photographers to get closer to the star.

Shah Rukh is in Dubai for the Temptation Reloaded 2008 show at Dubai Festival City Arena on Saturday. The sponsors expect a huge crowd and will open the gates at 3 pm for the 9 pm show.

The press conference venue at the Country Club seemed very small for the number of guests invited and there were more fans than media persons. As the conference ended, teenagers ran behind the star seeking his autograph.

The Khan entourage at the show includes Bollywood beauties Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and UK-based singer Hard Kaur dancing to their hit Bollywood numbers.

'I have reached a point in my life where I don't have to do live shows for money. It's not about the money anymore nor do I think it's a platform to showcase our talents. Such dance shows are my way of thanking my fans for their support and their love,' says Khan in his signature exuberant yet self-effacing style.

Unfortunately, his loyal fan-base on seeing their superhero at an arm's length got a bit carried away. Girls swooning and dozens pushing against the flimsy barricades to catch a glimpse of the actor was the order of the evening.

Asked if he regretted his decision of turning into a property developer in the UAE earlier this month considering the dismal economic climate, Khan said he was optimistic about the scenario.

'Yes, the timing was a bit off. But I am positive that it would turn all around. And honestly, the global recession has not touched us as yet. In my opinion, recession is not going to take people away from their homes or their decision to buy one,' says Khan.

The actor is now involved in a Dh8 billion (US$2.18bn) residential development on Dana Islands in Ras al Khaimah.

Meanwhile, the reticent actor Arjun Rampal, who has found success recently as a guitar-toting musician in the movie Rock On!, promised to kick up a storm in true head-banging style.

Khan was quick to pitch in that the extravaganza would be a testament to all the gruelling rehearsals.

'We have put in a lot of hardwork and though we may not look as good as Kareena or Katrina, you will not return home disappointed.'

Shah Rukh breaks his silence, targets Salman's immaturity

Shah Rukh Khan has at last broken his mum. The Bollywood Badshah has come out with his version at last about the much-hyped tiff he had with co-actor Salman Khan.

The fight occurred at Katrina Kaif's birthday party, where an irate Salman Khan rubbed King Khan the wrong way, leading to an icy silence between them since. The incident divided the Mumbai film industry into two camps, with Shah Rukh and Salman supporters coming out to support their favourites.

It also put some actors in a fix, as taking the side of one spelled coldness to another. The cold war seems to have stretched longer, if Shah Rukh's words are to be taken into account.

It's ok. There is not much common between us, we think differently, we speak differently. We have spent a good time together. But with time, that fact has got blurred, Shah Rukh told a national daily.

When asked about any chance of their coming together anytime soon, he added, We are happy in our worlds. If we come together it is good. If we don't it's even better. We are not friends, but it doesn't imply we are enemies, Khan said.

Before SRK's statements, Salman had agreed about the coldness, too. He had said, Yes there is a problem. But it is no big deal. Problems do occur in everybody's lives. If after eighteen years of friendship something happens then it does not mean a lot.

But SRK hit hard when he commented on the most eligible, but hotheaded bachelor of Bollywood, I think like a father, while Salman thinks like a child!

The silence has been broken, but not the ice. These words promise more division in Bollywood, and the diplomatic ones (spell Aamir Khan) are going to have a hard time balancing their friendship.

Rani not part of Shah Rukh's Dubai show

The new poster for Temptation Reloaded in Dubai, with Kareena's image replacing Rani's

All doesn’t seem well on the Shah Rukh Khan-Rani Mukerji front. Great friends once upon a time, it seems the relationship is now turning sour.

A few days back Shah Rukh signed Priyanka Chopra for a special appearance dance number in his home production “Billoo Barber” while Rani had been expected to do the same.

Now, Rani is suddenly out of Shah Rukh’s Temptation Reloaded stage show in Dubai, scheduled for October 25, 2008 at Dubai Festival City arena.

Kareena Kapoor has been signed in her place. She will be performing along with Katrina Kaif, Arjun Rampal, Anushka Dandekar and Ganesh Hegde.

Though the good old “date problems” has been given as the reason for Rani’s disappearance from the show, one wonders if it has to do with her closeness to Salman Khan, with whom she happily bonded during the grand finale of his TV show “10 Ka Dum”.

Meanwhile, tickets for Shah Rukh’s show are on sale on www.timeouttickets.com.

The prices are: VVIP Seating - Dhs1000, VIP Seating - Dhs500, Family Seating - Dhs250, General Standing - Dhs100.

From October 5 onwards, tickets will also be available at all Choithram outlets, Virgin Megastore, Bombay Chowpatty, Pak Ghazi Restaurant and Karachi Darbar Restaurant.

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Shahrukh Khan's Temptation gets more loaded

Shahrukh Khan seems to be pulling out all the stops to make his upcoming world tour as loaded as possible.

The superstar is making sure there’s enough glitz, gloss and glamour in the musical concerts of the ‘Temptation Reloaded’ tour, to be held in Germany, Spain and Dubai in October.

Even as the preparation for the shows is underway, SRK has roped in the Bollywood bombshells Bipasha Basu and Deepika Padukone for the German leg of the tour. The two ladies bonded well during the promotion of their film Bachna Ae Haseeno and are also likely to share the stage during the concerts.

Katrina Kaif will also be a big attraction of the tour, in spite of the rumours alleging her departure from ‘Temptation’ after SRK’s spat with Salman Khan .

This bandwagon of Bollywood beauties might get further crowded with the possible inclusion of Kareena Kapoor . Talks are presently on with Kareena and her dates are being looked into to figure out if she can spare time for the concerts. She is presently shooting Raju Hirani’s movie 3 Idiots in Shimla.

‘Temptation Reloaded’ will also feature SRK’s good friend Arjun Rampal who is likely to play the guitar onstage, like his character in Rock On .

The concerts are scheduled thus: Show in Berlin on October 17; in Munich on October 18; in Frankfurt on October 19; in Barcelona (Spain) on October 20. There will be a four day break before the final concert in Dubai on October 25.

SRK - Kat to perform for Bhutan King

Bhutan's new king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk will be crowned next month at a lavish ceremony in its capital city, Thimpu. It is believed that a large Indian delegation including President Pratibha Patil along with other dignitaries will be attending the event.

Apart from politicians like Sonia Gandhi, Pranab Mukher-jee and others, B-Town actors Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif will also attend.

It is learnt that the new king is a huge admirer of Katrina and has watched all her movies. A source reveals that Katrina and Shah Rukh are scheduled to perform at a soccer stadium in Thimpu, on the coronation day.

"The event is political in nature and about cementing ties between the two countries; the lighter part of the evening will be the performances by SRK and Katrina. It isn't confirmed if they will perform together or separately."

This would be the first time Shah Rukh and Katrina would perform together at a common event. Katrina has confirmed her participation in Shah Rukh's Temptation Reloaded tour starting soon. The performance at Bhutan could be a warm-up to the same.

SRK's 'Temptation Reloaded' update

According to sources, the venues are yet to be finalised, but the dates are October 17, 18, 19 and 20 in Europe, and October 23 and 24 in the Gulf.

Putting to rest the recent speculation and controversy, Katrina Kaif will, finally, be part of the tour. The infamous spat at her birthday party between boyfriend Salman and SRK hasn’t affected their schedule, and it’s business as usual as far as Kat and SRK are concerned.

Apart from King Khan, Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, Anusha Dandekar and Ganesh Hegde will feature on stage in the Europe leg of the tour. In the Gulf, the tour will feature Katrina, Rani Mukerji, Arjun, Anusha and Ganesh.

It isn’t confirmed if, at all, the tour will go to the US, where Amitabh Bachchan’s Unforgettables was staged. If it does, though, the comparisons will be inevitable. Keep watching this space for more.