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Last Updated 19 May 2009, 15:53 IST

On being asked about the first thing that crossed his mind while choreographing for Big B, he says, “I didn’t have to think much, since I have worked with him during The Unforgettable Tour in 2008. We spent a considerable amount of time, working together and travelling, but Bachchan is a star. He is a legend, who has managed to sustain his appeal across generations, so one wants to do justice to that when working with him.”
So how was the Big B to choreograph? “Contrary to what people may assume, he isn’t difficult to choreograph. What helps is that he is a thorough professional, and never throws any tantrums. There is, of course, always a healthy exchange of ideas but he gives one the freedom to explore and experiment. It’s also important to understand that as a choreographer. I have to ensure that the actor is comfortable doing the steps. One can’t make anyone dance like Hrithik,” he says. 


Shahid snubbed by Aditya Chopra

Poor Shahid Kapur is in dire need of a good PR exercise to wipe out all the negative stories circulating about him. The latest one being from the sets of Hadippa, the cricket-based film from Yash Raj films that has him playing the lead role opposite Rani Mukherjee. 
Apparently, the actor wanted some changes in a dance number for Hadippa but Aditya Chopra was in no mood to relent. So the actor is greatly disappointed with Aditya’s blunt refusal to comply with his demands, while shooting for the music video for the film.
Anurag Singh is directing this film, which is a romantic-comedy with cricket as a setting. Apart from the lead actors, the movie will also star  Outrageous babe Sherlyn Chopra, who has been signed for a prominent role in the film.
This movie will also mark Rakhi Sawant’s entry into the Yash Raj camp.
 Sources say that even Abhishek Bachchan was approached by Aditya Chopra to play a small but prominent role in the movie. However, Abhishek refused to be a part of it.
The grapevine is his beloved wife Aishwarya, did not want him to be a part       of it.


Sanjay shoots in Goa

After campaigning for the elections, Sanjay Dutt has started shooting for All The Best — Fun Begins produced by Ajay Devgan Films and directed by Rohit Shetty in full swing in Goa. Apart from Sanjay Dutt, the laugh riot stars Ajay Devgan, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu and Mugdha Godse in the lead. The second schedule of the film is currently going on, and a song choreographed by Bosco-Ceasar has been shot on a lavish set constructed on a South Goa beach.
The cinematographer is Dudley, while the story and screenplay are by Robin Bhatt, Yunus Sajawal and Farhad-Sajid. The dialogues are by Farhad-Sajid and Bunty Rathore while music is by Pritam, lyrics by Kumar, editing by Steven Bernard, art by Narendra Rahurikar and action by Jai Singh. This Diwali bonanza is all set to hit the theatres on October 16 and is co-produced by Kumar Mangat while the executive producer is Vikrant Sharma.


Aashish reunites with family

Aashish Chowdhry is feeling the heat. And quite literally! The suave actor has just returned from Scotland after his shoot for the forthcoming movie, Three — Love, Lies and Betrayal, which also marks his first solo lead. The team, which had been shooting in Scotland for more than a month is back in town and the actor is unable to bear the extreme heat.
Although being used to frequent climatic changes owing to constant travelling, Aashish is completely avoiding the heat at the moment and staying indoors as much as possible.
But well, he has more reasons to be jubilant as he reunites with his new born son Agasthya and wife Samita after long.
“Yes it feels good to be back with family and I’m over-joyed to spend some quality time with my son once again. I don’t know about him, but I sure have missed him a lot,” jokes Aashish. Now that’s what we call endearing!

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(Published 19 May 2009, 15:43 IST)

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