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While the entire cast and crew of ‘Ready’ went to watch Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan’s latest film Raavan, in Sri Lanka , Salman Khan preferred giving it a miss. Sallu miya did not want to anger Tamil community that is already furious over him shooting in Sri Lanka. But the actual reason behind not turning up for the movie was, he couldn’t stand his ex flame Aishwarya Rai with Abhishek. Says a source, “Initially Salman did show interest in the film. But then when it was time to accompany the rest of the ‘Ready’ unit Salman opted out because of the controversial nature of the subject and also the fact that he has earned the wrath of the Tamilians by embracing endorsing and visiting Sri Lanka twice in a month.” Salman Khan was not seen in upbeat mood. Director Mahesh Manjrekar confirms Salman’s absence, “We had a good time. Wish Salman accompanied us.” However, its not suprising if the reason is Aish. After all, Salman doesn’t watch the films of Katrina Kaif as well. H...

It’s confirmed that Asin Thottumkal is Salman Khan’s leading lady in Anees Bazmee’s remake of the Telugu hit “Ready”. It was never Deepika Padukone, as reported in a section of the press. ”Asin plays the lead. I wonder where Deepika’s name came from!!” says director Bazmee currently preparing for a month-long shooting of his Anees also denies the story that Salman asked him to sign Asin. “The role requires a ‘chulbuli’, vivacious, talkative and agile girl. Asin was the natural choice.” Having failed to play something different in London Dreams, Asin is back to doing the Ghajini act again viva la vivacious!

While Zarine Khan is getting major attention thanks to her good performance in Veer, the girl is taking the steps slowly in the right direction. Zarine who was seen wearing fully covered dresses in Veer, is open to wearing modern clother for her upcoming movies . She says, “I am more than willing to do so. What I am sure about though is that I would never be able to wear a bikini. That’s because I am constantly thinking that I am fat, I am fat, I am fat. Till the time this voice reverberates inside my head, I will always be apprehensive.” Adding more about her weight she says, “I’m very conscious about my weight. In fact, during my school and college days, I used to weigh as much as 100 kilos . It’s only now that I weigh a lot lesser. I want to play all kinds of roles and get into the kind of attire that a Hindi film heroine is required to wear. “However, before that I will have to get rid of all the excess weight that I currently have on me. It’s just a few more pounds to go and...