Why Aamir insisted on Asin...

Asin, a huge star down South has acted with almost all big names and has several blockbusters to her credit. But even then, she never thought in her wildest dreams that her debut in Hindi films will be with Aamir. And guess how did she land up the role? Aamir saw her in the original Ghajini and was impressed with her, he requested director Muradoss to repeat her in the Hindi version as well. Infact, we heard Aamir personally called her to tell her to do the film. Lucky girl, we must say! We only hope that her career doesn’t head the Gracy Singh (hope you guys still remember her?) way!

aamir gifts BMW after the success of JTJYN's

Uncle Aamir is so much so pleased with JTJYN's stupendous success that he decided to appreciate his nephew Imran in a different style. Recently Mamu Aamir gifted his oh-so cute Bhanja (nephew) Imran Khan a white BMW. The BMW, which Aamir gifted Imran is amongst the latest models in the market costing close to Rs. 50 lakh.

Imran is extremely fond of cars and Aamir was well aware of this. Therefore Aamir thought that this would be the best way to congratulate Imran on his spanking new success with his debut film JAANE TU...YA JAANE NA. Imran, who wasn't expecting anything like a BMW, was ecstatic with Mamu's wonderful gest

Imran-Harman proves themselves

With their respective debut movies having already hit the screen Friday, Imran Khan and Harman Baweja have arrived, literally and figuratively. The industry is more than happy to get two new faces as it feels that the newcomers will ease the situation a bit for independent filmmakers.

'Of course, they are a welcome addition. Why only two, the industry needs, at least, 20 stars like Imran Khan and Harman Baweja. It needs them for the survival of the independent producers, especially,' Anil Nagrath, Bollywood production consultant, told IANS.

Maybe, unlike many others before them, Harman and Imran have reached stardom too quickly and too easily, courtesy their respective mentors.

In Harman's case, it was his filmmaker father, Harry Baweja, who moulded his career. Imran, of course, was relentlessly and a little too indulgently promoted by his meticulous actor-producer uncle Aamir Khan. To good effect, as it has been proved!

In Imran, Bollywood has got a brand new star. And whatever may be the box-office fate of 'Love Story 2050,' Harman, too, has proved that he is very much 'star material'.

'That both could endear themselves to the audiences instantly is a proof of the fact that they have it in them to carve out their own niches in Bollywood. But give them some time,' said casting director Abhimanyu.

Of course, Bollywood's production sector is generally happy that these two newcomers have been able to make the grade. Getting two additional stars means a lot to producers.

'Bollywood always had a paucity of stars. But it is increasingly being felt now because unlike in the past, when non-star-cast films could also do reasonable business, today, they don't even sell. Bollywood market dynamics have changed drastically of late,' said Nagrath.

Today, most producers try to sign the few saleable stars that are available. As demands on the stars growing, this has resulted in price escalation on all fronts, directly and indirectly.

'Escalating star price and non-availability of their dates have impacted the independent producers the most. Many of them have already shut shops. Few that are remaining are making films only at the behest of the corporate entities, which have virtually taken over Bollywood,' Nagrath explained.

But as soon as the stars hit the marquee and become saleable commodities, the corporate houses quickly sign deals with them, offering them prices that are beyond the reach of the independent producers.

Nagrath admits that the studio model introduced by the corporate entities is going to stay in Bollywood.0.

'But, ultimately, it is the content that makes a good movie and that can only be provided by the independent producers,' he said.

Elaborating, he added that the independent producers wanting to make movies with reigning stars might have to enter into tie-up agreements with corporate houses, but those would be their films.

'This is the way they do it in Hollywood. Even a filmmaker like Steven Spielberg had to partner, first with Universal and then with Paramount. There are constraints, but one has to live with it,' Nagrath stressed.

Finally patch up between amitabh N aamir

The cold war between Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan is not hidden from anyone. But now it seems that they wanted to bid good bye to their days of differences and fights and work cordially. It was Aamir who has made the first attempt to dump ill feelings for Amitabh Bachchan and establish an amicable arrangement with him by inviting Big B to the premiere of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. Amitabh welcomed his invitation and grace the occasion and said a lot in his honor.

"All of us belong to a very warm-hearted and harmonious fraternity. We conduct healthy banter among ourselves. We all respect and have the highest regard for one another’s creativity. That’s the way we’ve been and that’s the way we shall always be," quipped Big B. The relationship between the duo worsened when Aamir commented negatively regarding Big B’s critically acclaimed film Black. But now everything has been sorted out and they now hold a high esteem for each other

Mr.Perfection on DUS KA DUM

Bollywood Khans are invading television with full force. Sony got Salman Khan on TV now Salman gets Aamir on TV and Aamir gets Imran on TV. Hmm… vicious circle and inter-dependence.