Shah Rukh’s detention has Bollywood shocked, disgusted

New Delhi, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s two-hour detention at Newark airport in the US over his surname had members of the Indian film industry fuming. Karan Johar was “shocked”, actress Priyanka said it was “downright disgraceful” and filmmaker Kabir Khan termed it “harassment”.

The 43-year-old actor was detained while he was on his way to Chicago to attend an event related to India’s Independence Day and was freed only after Indian diplomats intervened.

Here’s what King Khan’s friends and colleagues had to say:

Karan Johar: I am shocked and upset…feeling terrible for Shah Rukh.

Priyanka Chopra: Shocking, disturbing and downright disgraceful. It’s such behaviour that fuels hatred and racism. Shah Rukh Khan is a world figure for god’s sake. Get real!

Kabir Khan: When I heard this news, I was so surprised…it has almost become a routine. If you have a Muslim name you are bound to be questioned. It happened with me thrice in the US. I was stopped by immigration officials for three to five hours… they don’t care whether you are a celebrity or whoever.

But when it comes to Shah Rukh, it doesn’t take more than 20 seconds to figure out who he is any search engine (on the Internet) will give more information on him than Hollywood stars Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt and despite that if it took them two hours to figure out, then its harassment.

Post 9/11 it is prejudice to have a person’s name and religion checked and it is very discouraging as well.

Pritish Nandy: This is the problem with law enforcers worldwide…Truly obnoxious. Cops don’t want to recognise anybody. They love to show their power and authority, especially in the US.

Kunal Kohli: It’s really disgusting. Even if they had done a Google search on their mobiles, they would have seen who he is. What were they checking for two hours on their super computers? To detain him for two hours is ridiculous, disgusting and an insult to us Indians.

Arindam Chaudhari: Shah Rukh has just finished his film “My Name Is Khan” in which his character tries to prove to the Americans that he is not a terrorist. I’m sure he never thought it would happen in real life too…What a shame! It’s shocking and shameful because I am sure Shah Rukh would have had to explain who he is.

It’s Shah Rukh so it’s become big news. But there many who constantly go through this everyday. It’s really sad.

Eesha Koppikhar: I am not sure of the exact events but if he was detained just because he is a Muslim with Khan as a last name, it is very wrong.

Sushmita encourages Kangana to take up driving

Who says that two beautiful and successful actresses can’t be friends? We have gorgeous Sushmita Sen and Himachal beauty Kangana Ranaut bonging just too well on the sets of Anees Bazmee’s ‘No Problem’ which is produced by Anil Kapoor. The two actresses are doing a film together for the first time. The film stars Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Sushmita Sen, Kangana Ranaut, Neetu Chandra and Paresh Rawal.

At present, the cast and crew of the film are in South Africa and sources have it that the two ladies are having a blast together. Also, Sush is encouraging Kangana to take up driving seriously as Kangana seems to have a driving phobia. Though she owns a car, she does not drive along the Mumbai city.

In South Africa, Sushmita is taking all efforts to encourage Kangana to try driving. She even gets into the car with Kangana and gives instructions as she drives short distances around their hotel there. This seems to have a positive effect and now Kangana has started to enjoy driving.

A sneek-peak into ‘My Name Is Khan’

‘My Nmae is Khan’ under the co-production of Karan Johar and Shahrukh Khan has made a record for being the film sold for the highest amount so far. Fox Star Studios have bought the marketing and distribution rights for the film a whopping Rs 100 Crore, thus surpassing Rs. 90 crore deal for Aamir Khan starrer ‘Ghajini’ and Rs 70 Crore deal for ‘Om Shanti Om’.

The film has been made with a budget of 55 Crore and has SRK and Kajol in the main lead. SRK here plays the role of a Muslim who suffers from the Asperger syndrome, a form of autism that impacts social interaction abilities. Things show the plight of the character when he is arrested as a suspected terrorist in post 9/11 Los Angeles after the authorities mistake his disability as suspicious behaviour.

Deepika Padukone is FHM’s ‘Destiny’s Child’ this month

Deepika Padukone is just a few films old in Bollywood but it would not be wrong to tag her as one of the most beautiful, sensuous and successful actress in the industry today. She has hoards of projects in her hand including films from big banners and reputed brands for endorsement. She is a hot favorite among the magazines as their cover girl.

This month FHM portrays Deepika as ‘The Destiny’s child’ on their cover page. Deepika looks stunning and appealing on the cover as well as the photoshoot though she has just a minimal makeup on.

Katrina Kaif ousts Priyanka Chopra from ‘Dostana 2′

After Priyanka Chopra oozing loads of glamour in Karan Johar’s ‘Dostana’, it will be the Salman’s girl, Katrina Kaif who will exude oomph in the sequel to the film. Yes, Salman’s worst nightmares are finally coming true as Katrina Kaif is out to work with some of his worst foes. First it was John in ‘New York’, then it is SRK in Yash Raj’s next flick and finally it is John again in ‘Dostana 2’.

Where ‘Dostana’ had Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham vying for Priyanka Chopra’s attention, the sequle will have two add-ons in the form of Riteish Deshmukh and Shreyas Talpade playing a real gay couple.

Katrina was chosen to play the female after Dharma Productions has auditioned dozens of new girls. Katrina came into picture due to her fresh and pretty face and her growing popularity bar.

Katrina Kaif & SRK to come together for the first time

Just as she has finished giving a mega hit with Salman Khan’s arch enemy, John Abraham, Katrina Kaif has taken yet another move to show that when it comes to her career, Salman’s enemity with co-stars are not her concern. She has signed a Yash Raj Films opposite SRK to be directed either by Aditya Chopra or Kabir Khan.

Well, Katrina had already made it clear that she had no qualms working with Shahrukh when she joined SRK on his Temptations tour in 2008, shortly after the infamous fight between the two Khans on her 24th birthday celebrations. Later, she had also expressed her desire to work with this superstar.

Now, it seems that her wish has finally come true as Yash Raj banner has grabbed the opportunity of bringing in these two most successful stars together for the first time.

First Look - What’s Your Rashee?

After the most adorable pair of Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai in ‘Jodhaa Akbar’, Ashutosh Gowarikar is ready with the jodi of Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra in ‘What’s Your Rashee?’. However. This pair had created a disaster in 2008 with ‘Love Story 2050’. As the production house releases the poster of the movie revealing 12 different hot avataars of Piggie Chops we hope and wish that the rashees are in place for the pair this year.

The movie revolves around the story of Yogesh Sharma (Harman Baweja) who wants to have a love marriage but due to circumstances, he is supposed to get married in ten day to prevent some disaster which his family may fall into.

As such he selects a girl from every zodiac sign and meets two girls every day and twelve in six days so that he can fall in love twelve times and find the best girl for himself. How things take a turn is a suspense to be discovered by the viewers themselves.