Perhaps no other star's impending marriage must have eaten up the media space as the hot topic riding on the speculations about the nuptial of Salman Khan. What a day it will be in Bollywood when the muscle man finally gets married to his sweet heart. It might have been just a slip of tongue when Salman said that he will be getting married within one year. Thus started the the prediction work and there it was. The rumors, write ups, advices by the numerologists and astrologers on the perfect time etc. etc. A loyal fan of Salman, designer Punita Trrikha has gone one step ahead and made an exquisite gift in the form of a luxurious Palanquin to be given on the day of the star's marriage. The handcrafted Palanquin with red crystallized swarovski pieces personally fitted by the designer in four weeks from now onwards will be waiting for the day when Salman's bride sits in it. Costing a mammoth Rs.8, 50,000, the Palanquin with lot of wood work was exhibited along with some other creations of Trikkha in a three day exhibition. Now until the marriage day of her favourite star, the designer's unique gift will be locked up and kept in a storeroom. Punita Trikkha has designed jewellery for Salman's films like 'Partner', 'Marigold', 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya' among others

When it comes to marketing and investing, everyone in Bollywood knows how shrewd Shah Rukh Khan is. After putting in his money on an IPL Cricket team, a successfully running movie production house and a VFX company, SRK it seems have seriously got smitten by a new interest. The latest money minting venture in which Shah Rukh has invested is the real estate. On the Al Dana Island in Ras Al Khaimah which is one of UAE's seven emirates, the king of Bollywood is bringing up a housing project named as Shah Rukh Khan Boulevard. Designed by the famous celebrity architect Tony Ashai, the project comprises of studio, one- and two- bedroom apartments. SRK has teamed up with the leading real estate financial consultancy in the UAE called TSA International Investments for the project. The actor will be in Dubai from October 6 to 9 for the real estate expo Cityscape Dubai and he is expected to make official announcements about the new venture.

"I am perfectly ready to be a part of it" said the macho star Akshay Kumar, who has contrived of presenting a cute gift for his son Aarav. Sources have divulged that Akshay Kumar is geared up with an animation flick 'Jumbo' produced by Percept Picture Company. Perhaps, Akki has rigid reasons for getting roped in, more than gifting his lad. It's not just about lending his voice for the central character Jumbo, but dons the role of narrator in this film. Brimming up with excitements, Akshay utters that the film had let him go down the lane of childhood retentions. Totting up more, he said it's not just humor or action that children need in their lives, good lessons, love and understanding would be shape up their lives so cheerfully. "Indeed, Jumbo posses whole such attributes that has lots to convey for kids and my son too" continued Akshay. This animation film is about a baby elephant that has no connection with its father. Moreover, its love, affection and support that a mother renders to her child and for sure, the film will churn out a good message to present generation. Akshay and Producers of this film are so surefooted with their statement that the film will make a difference in the lives of audiences who watch it. With the production works fast on the heels, Jumbo will hit the screens for Christmas… So, Our Jumbo Akshay Kumar would be Santa Claus endowing children with a precious gift.

Ever opined about the macho lads pairing up together? The style icons that earlier rippled up sensations with Dhoom are back now. Yup! Duo combo of Abhishek Bacchan-John Abraham are back now with Dostana directed by debutant Tarun Manuskhani, once an assistant of Karan Johar. Wrapping up the film's 45 days of shooting, Dostana is slated to hit screens on November 14. So, what is so exciting about the storyline and what these guys got to do here? Zippo indeed: they play straight guys who are romantically interested in Priyanka Chopra, but one simple lie makes affairs perplexed. Well, the most interesting lie is that both these men pretend to be gay for hopping across various situations: renting an apartment or immigration issues. Dostana, a $2 million venture is the first ever flick to be filmed entirely in Miami. So, those who were fascinated by exotic locations of this foreign land in famous TV series CSI – Miami, will have something more scenic. It's a youth oriented film sans nudity and sanguinary aspects…

After the much critically acclaimed debut in ‘Big B’, Young cinematographer turned director Amal Neerad '' will start working for his new film ‘Saagar’ Alias Jacky-reloaded'' by the first of December. The movie which will follow the title character of "Irupathaam Nootrandu", will have Mohanlal donning a stylish, hi-tech super hero, essentially an underworld don. The movie which will be shot at many locales including Dubai, Leh, Goa, and Thiruvananthapuram will have plenty of mainstream artists in important roles. The director Amal, script writer S N swamy and the crew, is in the final phase of polishing the script for the movie which will be one of the most stylish movies ever filmed on Lal.

After two decades, Kamal Haasan seems to coming back to Malayalam. A film titled 'Parayan Baakky Vachathu' featuring Kamal Haasan and S P Balasubrahmaniyam in the lead had its pooja last week at Aluva. State minister S Sharma lighted the ceremonial lamp in the function which was attended by veteran directors like Joshy, Sibi Malayail, and Lohitha das of Malayalam. The movie will also feature Prabhu, Padmapriya, Muktha, Manikuttam, Jagathy and Kalpana in other prominent roles. Produced by Shaji T P and Shaji Natesan in the banner of Gil advertisers and Bravo films, the movie is set to be directed by debutante Unni.

Once gain proving hi mettle in roles that cater to the layman, Jayasurya is back playing another simpleton role in the new film 'Postman'. He will don the title character of this humorous entertainer that will mark the debut of other twin directors – Dileep - Deepesh. The movie cinematographed by Azhagappan will have music by Illayaraja. Jayasurya has almost completed his parts in the movies like ‘Currency’ and ‘Lolipop’ which will grace the theatres in the coming months. His new movie is ‘Doctor –Patient’ directed by Viswanathan.

Mollywood’s latest hit 'Veruthe Oru Bharya' will be soon remade in Tamil. The movie's Tamil version will also be directed by Akku Akbar, the director of the original super hit. The movie with its title character Bindu, a taken-for-granted housewife who decides to have a take on her chauvinistic husband, has already become a rage in Kerala house holds with the movie becoming the biggest grosser among the recent Jayaram movies. Akku Akbar is also planning to start the shoot for his new Malayalam film, before this remake. He will be trying for an out-and-out comedy through his new film which will be about the incidents that take place in the life of an auto rickshaw driver during the course of a single night.

After trying to look different in his forthcoming films like 'Currency', young actor Jayasuriya has signed himself for a number of new projects. The important one in the list is 'Doctor- Patient' - a movie directed by Viswanathan. The film will feature Jayasuriya in the role of a psychiatrist for the first time in his career. The movie will have him as a different funny psychiatrist named Dr. Ruben Isac. A new comer will be donning the female lead of this movie which will also have Mukesh as his patent. The others in the cast include Jagathy Sreekumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Nedumudi Venu. 'Doctor-Patient' will be produced by Ramprasd in the banner of A R international.

After beginning her first promotional tour for her new album 'Dard-e-Sherlyn' and charming fans at Kolkata , the 'outrageous' singer and actress Sherlyn Chopra enthralled her fans with another dazzling appearance at Dublin, the Irish Pub at the ITC Kakatiya Sheraton in Hyderabad this week. The firebrand, who hails from this city and has even won the 'Miss Andhra Pradesh' beauty pageant in her college days, heavily promoted her two remixes of the "Dard-e-Sherlyn" title track by DJs Akbar Sami and Pramz, while donning her controversial trademark diamond-studded bikini top. It can be recalled that her show organisers had panicked last week about the bold and flamboyant girl wearing this bikini top along with her golden hot pants that she has famously worn in the new superhit video of her remix album. Apart from expecting trouble from unruly crowds due to the skimpy attire, the organisers had felt it was very risky for her to wear the bikini top as it is actually studded with a couple of real diamonds on the sides. "For the sake of safety, Sherlyn was provided eight bouncers besides the stage and four civil-dress security men in the audience in Kolkata," informed her publicist Dale Bhagwagar. "But Hyderabad is her own city and she was much more bindaas while interacting with crowds here," he added. When asked about Sherlyn's fixation with bikinis, Bhagwagar retorted, "If Sherlyn had her way, she would even die wearing a bikini"! Following Hyderabad, Sherlyn will continue her tour with appearances at Chandigarh, Mumbai, Pune and Vizag.

Superstar Mammootty is celebrating this year’s Thiru Onam on the sets of his new film 'Mayabazaar'. Since the film demanded another two days before calling the final pack up, Mammootty decided to continue with the movie's shoot even on the festival days. Since the actor is on Ramdan fasting, the actor will celebrate the Thiru Onam with the crew of the movie. After completing ‘Mayabazaar’ in a couple of days, Mammootty will join the final schedule of ‘Pazhassi Raja’ at Karnataka. This is the first Onam in the last twenty five years in which Mammootty is not having an Onam release. But his ‘MayaBazaar’ will grace the theatres on the first of October as a Ramzan release.

After the state award winning debut film 'Gourisankaram', famous art director turned director Nemom Pushparaj is on to direct his second venture titled 'Banaras'. The pooja of the movie was held last week at the Muscat hotel in the capital city, where the state educational minister M A baby lit the ceremonial lamp. The movie which is based on a story by the producer M R Nair will be scripted for the screen by Cheriyaan Kalpakavaady. The movie which is basically a dance and music fest will have Vineeth and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles. Also in the cast are Nedumudi Venu, Jagathy , Suraj Venjaaramoodu, Anoop Chandran, Vijay Menon, Suresh Krissna, Urmila Unni and Bindu Panikkar. 'Banaras' will be brought to the theatres by Minerva Release.