Amar Singh with Dimple in Malayalam

A few weeks before, IndiaGlitz has reported about the first ever role of Dimple Kapadia in Malayalam. She was said to appear in the new film directed by Umar Karikkad titled as 'Bombay Mittai'. The interesting bit to the proceedings is that National level politician Amar Singh is all set to appear with Dimple in this movie.

Amar Singh will be in the role of a musician in the movie. Describing him as an intense fan of Dimple Kapadia, Amar Singh is in thin air for getting a chance to act with his dream actress, that to as her husband on screen.

Amar Singh is to appear free of cost in this movie which will have Vinoo Mohan and Bala as the heroes. Amar Singh had earlier been in cinema in a small role in a Dev Anand film.

‘Bombay Mittai’, being directed by Umar Karikkad, revolves around the life of two youth struggling to make out a living. In another matter of interest, Sreelankam politician Varada Raja Perumal's daughter Neelambari Perumal is also appearing as the heroine of this movie. She will play a young journalist living in north India, who decides to go back to her home town in South India to uncover the mystery behind a murder.

Pazhassi, big hit even on DVD's

Following the record breaking performances that it had attained in the Kerala Box Office, 'Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja'- Gokulam Gopalan- Hariharan- Mammootty's period film has repeated the feat in the selling of its DVD's and VCD's as well.

Launched by Moser Baer Home Entertainment on home video, the sales of the DVD's and VCD's has already touched a whooping two lakhs in just four days. The discs which were launched on the first of May were hot property from the day one, courtesy the increased ads and boost ups and marketing made by Moser Baer in association with the retailers. This is the highest as far as the selling of any of the videos in Mollywood has made, so far.

A travels for Jayaram

Do you remember Sathyan Anthikkad's Varavelppu? One of the most satirical movies films ever to have made in Mollywood, which narrated the fate of NRI's who decide to start any fresh endeavor in the state. The movie is often named and discussed whenever such a discussion on NRI endeavors are on. Mohanlal, in the movie, was thrown into mayhem following his decision to buy a route bus and run it in his village lanes.

Again there was “Ee Parakkum Thalika” from Dileep which also had a similar story-line about a bus owner and a bus in decrepitude. Both there films created worthy hits for their lead stars.

Going by the previous experiences of these two hits, Jayaram is also preparing himself to be in the role of a private bus owner. He will be in the character for the new movie titled as 'Kudumbashree Travels', which is in its final stages of pre production. The movie will be directed by debutant Kiran.

Meanwhile, Jayaram's latest movie 'Makeup Man', directed by Shafi is getting ready in the sets at Ernakulam.

Shah Rukh, Kareena rule popularity charts

Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor left behind a brigade of other celebrities in popularity to top the Bollywood Barometer ranked by eBay India.

The Bollywood Barometer judges on the basis of number of celebrity products available for sale on eBay India.

Shah Rukh tops amongst the actors, followed by Akshay Kumar and John Abraham. Kareena tops amongst the actresses, followed by Rani Mukherjee and Aishwarya Rai, according to a statement.

The barometer chose the top 10 actors and actresses from the celebrity-related merchandise of around 50 Bollywood stars.

The range of products listed to judge included movie memorabilia like film magazine covers, DVDs, posters, press booklets, lobby cards, movies and books.

Shilpa Shetty and Abhishek Bachchan's popularity seems to be low as they were on the 10th position.

Trisha’s new love in her life

Trisha has a new love in her life. She has started doing yoga, which she finds relaxing and soothing.

The actress says: “I just love it. I’m also reading a lot on Yoga, and understanding it better.”

Trisha after a packed three day schedule in Hyderabad where she finished some of her endorsement deals, and celebrated the 100 days run of her Telugu film Namo Venketesa, is back in Chennai.

The actress was spotted at Kamal Hassan’s office where she listened to the script of her forthcoming KS Ravikumar directed film. Trisha has given four months bulk dates for the Udhayanidhi Stalin produced film which has her pitted against Kamal Hassan and Madhavan. The film will start rolling in Monte Carlo from June.

In a recent interview Trisha has said: “It is the most challenging film in my career. I can’t wait to begin work on my new film with my all time favourite actor Kamal Sir.”

Shwetha engaged to Ashwin in Chennai

Playback singer Shwetha, daughter of noted singer Sujatha was engaged to Ashwin at a grand function in Chennai.

The wedding will take place on January 16, 2011 in Kochi. Shwetha has sung many songs in Malayalam and Tamil. Singers Vijay Yesudas, Srinivas, director Priyan, Lissy, were among the film personalities who attended the engagement.

Dev Anand, Pran receive Dadasaheb Phalke honour

Bollywood's evergreen actor Dev Anand was on Friday conferred the Phalke Ratna award in Mumbai while iconic villain Pran was honoured with the Phalke Icon and Legendary Cine Versatile Cine Star award.

The honours were given away on the 141st birth anniversary of Dadasaheb Phalke, considered the father of Indian movies.

"Whenever I close my eyes and try to recollect, I see all the legends of Bollywood those who have contributed immensely to Indian cinema. I salute them for all their efforts," Dev Anand, known for giving hits like Guide, Jewel Thief and Hare Rama Hare Krishna, told reporters after receiving the honour.

Pran, who came in a wheelchair, too poured his heart out. "I feel extremely honoured to receive this highly esteemed award. I thank the industry for showering their love and support," said Pran, who is still remembered for his roles in Madhumati and Ram Aur Shyam.

Hindi cinema's highest grosser 3 Idiots, too, won two awards.

Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra was awarded the Phalke Memorial Commercial Film 2009 award for 3 Idiots, while superstar Aamir Khan was conferred with the Phalke Memorial Performance award for the same. But neither of them were present to collect the honour.

Held at the Bhaidas Hall in Vile Parle in Mumbai, the awards were handed over by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal. As many as 59 awards were given to actors, technicians and other film industry members by the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy.

Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar was given the Phalke Golden Era Singer award; veteran actor Chandrashekar was honoured with the Phalke Golden Era award and comedian Jagdeep received the Phalke Legendary actor award for his contribution to comedy as an actor.

Veteran actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar was also present at the event.

Fardeen Khan's generosity towards John Abraham

Fardeen Khan is generous - and John Abraham can vouch for that.

John was keen to do Suriya's role in the Hindi remake of Gautham Menon's 2003 Tamil blockbuster Kaakha Kaakha, about a cop on a vendetta trail. But the film's Hindi remake rights were with Fardeen.

Filmmaker Vipul Shah too saw Kaakha Kaakha and agreed to produce it for director Nishikant Kamat with John in the lead. Shah personally approached Fardeen and a deal was stuck without much delay or ado.

"Fardeen was gracious, supportive and generous. I didn't have to persuade him at all. When he saw how keen we were to re-make Kaakha Kaakha in Hindi, he gave over the remake rights to us without hesitation," Shah said.

"I don't see why we can't be more generous in this industry. When Ajay Devgn asked me to give over my title All The Best, I happily did so. It was meant to be the original title of my Aankhen. I didn't need it because at that time English titles were taboo," said Shah.

Did Fardeen ask to be signed as the lead of Kaakha Kaakha in Hindi?

"Fardeen didn't even suggest I sign him for the remake. It would've caused embarrassment for both of us if he had. I don't think we should ever mix business with pleasure. I'd love to work with Fardeen when I've the right project for him. But not be coerced emotionally into signing him," said Shah.

Though Shah is not divulging the amount that he paid Fardeen to acquire the remake rights, it is reliably learnt the amount was Rs 6 million.

"I gave Fardeen exactly the amount that he had paid for the remake rights of Kaakha Kaakha. He didn't expect anything more," he said.

Now Kamath is busy rewriting Kaakha Kaakha for a pan-India audience. Though the original Tamil film was shot only in India, the remake will be shot in many countries abroad.

John's action sequences will be better than Suriya's in the original.

As for Asin signing the role opposite John, Shah clarifies: "Genelia d'Souza was never considered. I don't know why it was written so. Asin was Nishi [Nishikant]'s choice. He thought she was perfect for the part. The choice had nothing to do with my comfort level with her during the making of London Dreams.

"I don't care how many projects she turned down recently or that she was sitting home for eight months. I'm glad she's doing our film. The film is an acid test for Nishi. So far he has been identified with strong offbeat films. Kaakha Kaakha is his first full-fledged commercial film. And John-Asin is a fresh pair. Always exciting for audiences."

Vijay’s son Sanjay in Kavalkaran

Ilayathalapathy Vijay’s son Sanjay who made an impressive debut in the song sequence Naan Adichaa Thangamatte… in Vettaikaran is said to be once again doing a film with his dad.

The grapevine has it that Sanjay is making a cameo appearance as the son of the character played by Vijay in the climax of his under production Siddique directed Kavalkaran.

The shooting of the film is taking place in Kumbakonam.

Raj and I are co-owners of Rajasthan Royals: Shilpa

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty on Monday hit out at reports that she and her husband Raj Kundra are not the co-owners of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals.

She expressed her resentment on microblogging site Twitter, tweeting: "Woke up and heard on TV that we are not co-owners of RR! Only want to say there is NO DOUBT that RAJ is a stake holder and I am the Brand ambassador, This IS THE TRUTH!

According to Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Shashank Manohar, Shilpa and Raj's names do not even figure in the IPL team's shareholding papers. The brewing IPL controversy has put Shilpa's team under the scanner for allegedly being partly owned by Lalit Modi, who was suspended as BCCI vice president and IPL commissioner late on Sunday night.