'GORGEOUS-AS-EVER' SRIDEVI GETS READY TO HIT THE SCREEN LIKE A TSUNAMI ONCE AGAIN

The 'thunder thighs' girl from Andhra, who went on to carve a place for herself in the hearts of the Hindi audiences, is back once again. And if you see the photographs (below) you would agree with us that she hasn't even a wee bit of her sizzle. She continues to be ravishing and raunchy as ever.

The fact of her comeback to Hindi cinema has been confirmeed by none other than her producer-husband Boney Kapoor. Says he, "We're certainly putting together a project that will hopefully do full justice to Sri's comeback. I'm aware her fans haven’t changed their loyalties. As for Madhuri, she is in many ways a product of our production house. She did some of her finest films like Pukar for me. Both Sri and I are very proud of her."

Boney has just returned from a 5-week tour of the US and Russia looking for virgin locations for his wife's comeback project.

The return of the screen goddess has been in the pipeline for months now. But now when Madhuri Dixit who at one time was Sridevi's closest competitor, has almost completed work on her comeback film Aaja Nachle, the mood in the Boney camp regarding the stunning Sri's return is upbeat.

Says a source, "If Madhuri can be re-launched with such style by Yashraj Films why not Sri? With Aaja Nachle almost complete, Boney Kapoor has decided to speeden up his still-gorgeous wife's comeback project."

In fact, some years ago Yashraj was all set to re-launch Sridevi's career. That project fell through.

Boney is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that Sridevi, last seen in Boney's Judaai ten years ago, is brought back in style.


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CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS? AMITABH BACHCHAN IS SCARED THAT HE MIGHT LAND IN FINANCIAL DOLDRUMS, THAT'S WHY HE IS ACTING!!

# AMITABH BACHCHAN'S FAMILY IS KEEPING SUCH HIGH VISIBILITY BECAUSE OF THE FEAR OF ANOTHER BANKRUPTCY!
"We as a family are still haunted by the grave depression and the virtual bankruptcy we have experienced in our lifetime. We believe in continuing to work. We are afraid, what if those days are upon us again?" said Amitabh Bachchan during an interaction with Express employees at Express Towers in Mumbai.

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# IT'S ALMOST FINAL: AMITABH BACHCHAN AND AAMIR KHAN ARE WILLING TO ACT TOGETHER
For the first time Bollywood mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan and superstar Aamir Khan may star together in a film. Years ago, a film was being planned with both Bachchan and Aamir and it also starred Madhuri Dixit , but it was shelved.

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# AMITABH BACHCHAN MAY ACT IN RIDLEY SCOTT'S NEW FILM ON AL QAEDA
Even as he gears up to share screen space with Johnny Depp in Mira Nair's screen adaptation of the Gregory David Robert's novel Shantaram, Amitabh Bachchan might also add Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe as his co-stars for Ridley Scott's next.

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BOLLYWOOD BILLBOARD: NOTABLE QUOTES FROM BOLLYWOOD BADSHAHS

"I don't like it (the term Bollywood). I describe it as the Hindi film industry or the Indian film industry. Why call it something derived from a western name? Somehow I feel it is a little degrading. It has now found its way into the Oxford English Dictionary, so it's going to be there for eternity now."

-- Amitabh Bachchan talking to New Statesman

"Shah Rukh has recently bought an Audi A6 car for Aryan and Suhana (his children). Shah Rukh who already has five foreign-made cars wanted a safe and state-of-the-art car for his kids. The car has been delivered to him yesterday. The car is in the league of the most luxurious cars. Shah Rukh himself uses a BMW, which he is very fond of."

-- A source told Mumbai Mirror

"Hi Guys, this is Aamir. It's been 6 years since Lagaan released in theatres across the world, and while the DVD has been released all over, in India it has only just come out. Reason? My ignorance as a producer resulted in my signing a contract, which restricted me from releasing it for 5 years in India. In a day and age when DVDs release within weeks of the theatrical release, do you'll think people will be interested in Lagaan?"

-- Aamir Khan writes in his blog

"Yes, I really like it (his new film Aap Kaa Surroor, which is releasing today). When I had started shooting, people said I had gone crazy. I have not turned into an actor to merely fulfill my ambition. There was a conviction within me that acting will come naturally to me."

-- Singer Himesh Reshammiya on why he turned actor

"Absolutely. I mean this decision (to take up acting again) was taken after we (my husband and I) discussed the matter at length. We both kind of sat down and made a conscious decision whether I should be doing this or not and he has always supported me. He told me that if I don’t want to, I can sit at home and look after the kids. But, if you feel you want to do something, then I am with you all the way whatever the decision will be."

-- Madhuri Dixit tell Karan Johar on his show Koffee with Karan about how her husband supported her to take up acting

"If they (Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan) had any problems, why would they agree to do the second film together? I don't know what goes on in their heads, I don't know. But they were fine on the sets, sharing biryanis and jokes.

-- Producer Sajid Naidiadwala on the reported differences between Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan

Item songs are so boring, says Alka Yagnik

She may have sung one of the most successful item songs in Hindi cinema, but the voice behind Ek do teen number, Alka Yagnik, is not happy with current trend of husky and seductive item songs and she is reluctant to give her voice to Beedi kind of songs.
"In the initial stage of my career, I might have considered singing these type of item numbers. But, at this stage, I don't intend to. But, I have no problem with immense popularity of songs like re or Beedi says the veteran singer Alka.
"People still remember Ek do teen and start dancing when they hear it. Whereas item songs today are short-lived. In the same way we don't have actresses like Madhuri Dixit or Sridevi. Husky and seductive voices are sought for new generation of actresses," she says.
Alka started her journey of success with Mere Angne me, a super hit number from Amitabh Bachchan starer Lawaris released in 1981. She has two national, seven Filmfare and two IIFA awards in her kitty.
She was considered the voice of then numero uno actress Madhuri, and is an integral part of the super stardom of Dhak Dhak girl. Apart from Tezaab, Qayamat se Qayamat tak, Saajan, Beta, Hum Tum and Lagaan are some of her musical blockbusters.
Her latest releases include Aishwarya Rai starrer, Umrao Jaan, remake of yesteryears classic. She denies that she was influenced by legendary Asha Bhonsle during the recordings.

(Courtesy: PTI)