Salman Khan's ambitious plans to bring all the three Khan brothers together in a modernized remake of Manmohan Desai's Amar Akbar Anthony has fallen through.

While most other problems of remaking such a popular film could be surmounted, the one hurdle that no one could find a way out of was to make Salman step into the Big B's shoes without looking presumptuous.

The Khans and David Dhawan had planned to cast Arbaaz, Sohail and Salman as Amar (played originally by Vinod Khanna), Akbar (played by Rishi Kapoor in Desai's film) and Anthony (played by the Big B). While re-casting the first two actors was a breeze, getting Salman to do the Big B's role proved impossible.

Apparently, Salman himself begged off from the huge responsibility. Admitting that the remake of Amar Akbar Anthony is now a dead project, David says, "It was just impossible to do it again. Can you imagine anyone else except Mr. Bachchan as Anthony Gonsalves? It's role he has made his own for as long as time exists."

With Amar Akbar Anthony shelved, the sequel to the 2007 blockbuster Partner is now being revived by the Khans in right earnestness. A story idea has finally been cracked and Partner 2 is to go on the floors early next year in lieu of Amar Akbar Anthony.

Dhawan admits Partner 2 is on the way, "We've got an idea and we're developing it. While the core cast of Salman and Govinda will remain all the other actors will change."

A powerful star like Salman Khan is not someone the industry likes to trifle with. A producer, who wanted to chronicle the dark side of the star’s life in his film, found this out the hard way.

A month ago, producer Ranjit Sharma announced a film Qaidi No 210, which would show Salman’s days in jail for the chinkara hunting case. Chirag Patil, the son of cricketer Sandeep Patil, was to play Salman.

Of course, when Salman heard about this, naturally he made discreet enquiries about the film. And not surprisingly, the film has run into trouble and is unlikely to ever be made because the star enjoys the industry’s goodwill.

The lead actor Chirag and director Vicky Ranaut have walked out of the film. We also hear that Ranjit Sharma is untraceable. A source says, “He is in Jodhpur but his phone has been switched off.”

Chirag admits, “I don’t think that I’ll do this film. Sharma has been out of touch. The director Vicky Ranaut also didn’t convey any concrete plans about the project. I am only starting my career. I don’t want to start off by hurting anybody or doing anything stupid. I am happy with my two films Dev Anand’s Charge Sheet and Smita Thackeray’s Raada Rocks.”

Chirag also confessed that his father had told him to be careful before going ahead with this film. He says, “He did caution me. We’re close friends with Salman’s family.”

Director Ranaut also says that the main reason he left was that the film was portraying an uncomfortable slice of Salman’s life. “You know, Sharma was not even telling me the story. When I consented to do the film, he didn’t even tell me that he had Salman’s story in mind. Finally, I told him that I am not interested.”

The producer decided to go ahead with another director. Ranaut adds, “I think he has approached another director, Satyajit (child artiste in Shakti Samanta’s Anuraag, Punit Issar’s brother-in-law). And then I think that Salman asked Satyajit, ‘Who is this Ranjit Sharma who is gaining mileage using my name?’”

The latest is that Satyajit too is not doing the film. He was extremely frank and forthcoming, “I am certainly not doing Ranjit Sharma’s film on Salman Khan. Sharma is a fraud. I don’t trust him.”

When asked if Salman had asked him to not go ahead, Satyajit did not deny that the star had contacted him before he quit the film. “Salman sent me a text saying that I should meet him before taking a decision. Apparently, he didn’t like the idea of me doing this film. I quit soon thereafter. So, we didn’t reach a stage where my meeting with the star happened.”

Salman can breathe easy as the industry isn’t too keen to rake up his past.

Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan has been named the brand ambassador of the IIFA Charity Initiative, which includes housing, literacy and rehabilitation initiatives for the people in the Northern and Eastern regions of Sri Lanka. This is a part of the IIFA Weekend being held in Colombo from June 3-5.

"I am happy to be the Ambassador for change and believe that it is crucial to make a difference and contribute to this worthy cause," said Salman Khan.

Also, a charity cricket match will be held between Indian celebs and Sri Lankan cricketers on June 4 as part of the 'cricket for change project' under which former child soldiers will be rehabilitated.

In a partnership, IIFA and Habitat for Humanity will adopt and rebuild village housing with the proceeds of the cricket match being donated for this cause.

Bollywood never had it so good. Gone are the days when the hunky-dory models and good looking 'models' were a salable hot property in the glitzy world of advertising and commercials. The current trend has seen these professional models being replaced by either cricketers or films stars.

If sources are to be believed, then, the news is that superstar Salman Khan has been chosen as the brand ambassador for Ching's Secret noodles, for an undisclosed but astronomical sum of money. While Salman Khan will be busy promoting the said brand, readers may recall ('the irony', for obvious reasons) that it was Shahrukh Khan, who was promoting pasta of yet another leading brand Sunfeast.

Now, it is to be seen if Salman manages to rub his magic on the sales registers of the said brand.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif may be tight-lipped about their relationship status, but they have been voted the hottest couple of the decade in a poll by MSN India that also declared superstar Shah Rukh Khan the actor of the decade.

The two have beaten the likes of Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai, Bipasha Basu-John Abraham and Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor.

MSN India had conducted an online poll and invited its readers to vote for their favourite Bollywood actors under various categories as part of their Decade Special for Bollywood.

Of the 38,648 readers who responded for ‘Hottest couple of the Decade’ category, 36 percent opined that Salman and Katrina made for a greater couple than Abhishek-Aishwarya who got 27 percent votes, followed by Bipasha and John with 13 percent votes while Kareena and Saif got only six percent votes.

Katrina also topped the ‘Hottest Body of the Decade’ poll with 33 percent votes and proved that her curves are more attractive than Bipasha, who got 13 percent votes, Aishwarya Rai Bachcan (10 percent) and Priyanka Chopra (9 percent).

For the ‘Actor of the Decade’ poll, Shah Rukh topped with 29 percent votes followed by Aamir Khan with 26 percent and Amitabh Bachchan with 16 percent votes.

Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Aag’ was voted ‘Flop of the Decade’ and it won hands down with 48 percent votes followed by ‘Drona’, ‘Love Story 2050′ and ‘Tashan’.

Bollywood macho man Salman Khan on the cover of Men’s Health magazine latest issue. Salman is 42 years old, but looking very handsome and fit for health. Salman some tips like “The showstopper said it all fashion looks best when you’re fit and know your own personal style”. Check out here exclusive Salman Khan on Men’s Health magazine photo.

SFX was far from developed back when Mr. India was made. Despite the lack of special effects, the film was a visual delight, thanks to some brilliant camera tricks. However, the sequel, which is being made now, is going to not just have the best special effects but also be shot in 3D.

Boney Kapoor, who is making the film right now, believes that 3D would be a wonderful experience, given the subject of the movie. He admits that they have been considering the idea for a while now, but things were finalized only a few days ago.

Anil Kapoor and Sridevi, who were the leads in Mr. India will be reprising their roles in the sequel too while Salman Khan will be playing the villain. Anil and Sridevi last appeared together in the 1997 movie, Judaai.

The budget of the film is about Rs.100 crore, seeing as the technology that is being used and also because foreign technicians will be doing Salman’s look in the movie. The makers hope Salman’s negative role creates a history of sorts in Bollywood.

Boney thinks it will be a challenge for the team, as Salman has never done a negative role before. There will also be a young couple in the film. Though Boney hasn’t decided on who will play the couple, he states that there is a possibility of them being known faces. Two writers are working on two different scripts for the film. Boney will be choosing one of them.

Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif has taken the honors for being the most searched Bollywood celebrities in google for the first three months of 2010.

It is amazing to see Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif appear in one headline as if there is a triangle love story involved here. But fans need not worry for any controversy as this is something that all fans can be proud of.

Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif beat out Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan and Akshay Kumar to be the most searched celebs. The thing that worked for them was their huge fan following overseas that catapult them to the top.

We hope they can rule the standings for months to come and give some more ammunition for their fans to brag about.

Bollywood's most sexy and handsome person Salman Khan cover on CineBlitz Magazine latest issue of April 2010 month. CineBlitz Magazine talk about Salman “The many faces of Salman Khan and other Bollywood stars like Preity, Nana and Dharmendra. Check out here exclusive first look Salman Khan on CineBlitz Magazine.

It is going to be Deepika Padukone opposite Salman Khan in Partner 2.

The actress has been selected to play the lead role in the film opposite the superstar Salman after she expressed her desire to work with him.

“Who doesn’t want to work with Salman Khan? He is one of the best looking actors in the film industry and I love the way he performs on the screen as well. It will be good fun to work with him,” says the actress Deepika.

Films based on real life incidents is not new in Bollywood but a film on Superstar Salman Khan's jail life will be different all together. The latest news is that Ranjit Sharma is making a film titled Qaidi No 210, based on actor's stay in the jail in connection to the infamous chinkara case.

Mahesh Kumar Saini, who spent three days with Salman in Jodhpur Central Jail in 1996, has provided enough information to Ranjit about the actor. Ranjit said that he met Mahesh, a murder suspect, while researching on the subject and asked him to contact him once he is released from the jail. He added that Salman's cellmate has given details about the actor.

Mahesh is all praise for Salman, saying that he was the nicest man he has ever met and was sure that he was innocent as far as chinkara case is concerned. He is not willing to reveal whatever Salman said but he is sure that the actor did not fire that shot. He claimed that Salman was addicted to coffee and needed a cup of it every hour, and ate nothing in the cell but the chocolates his brother Sohail had given him.

Recounting the days he spent with Salman, he said that the actor ate soyabean he prepared on the second night. They managed to bring dumb bells into the cell for work out though it's not allowed.

Mahesh revealed that he arranged a carrom board and a chess board for him, as he was bored. He added that the actor offered to give him Rs.20,000 as a token of his appreciation but he had asked him to find him a job instead once he is released.

Remember the film SAAJAN that catapulted Salman Khan from being an emerging star to an established star. Well, almost two decades down the line, the director of the film Lawrence D'Souza is thinking about working with Salman Khan once again.

Buzz is that Salman Khan, known for his 'yarron ka yaar aur dushmano ka dushman' attitude is thinking about teaming up with the director once again. Though, the subject is yet to be finalized, buzz is that the SAAJAN director has chosen upon a romantic subject yet again.
When we spoke to Lawrence D'Souza about this buzz, he said. "Salman Khan is like my extended family and we keep on meeting and discussing various possibilities. We are planning to work together, but nothing has been finalized so far. Let's hope it happens sooner than we expect."

Let's hope the association this time is as successful as it was during the SAAJAN time.

Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan Thursday appeared before the Special MCOCA Court to depose as a witness in a 10-year-old case involving the movie “Chori Chori Chupke Chupke” (CCCC), his family said.
“He had given a police statement regarding the persons he had met before the making of the ‘CCCC’ movie over 10 years ago. He was called to confirm the statements before the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act today (Thursday),” his father Salim Khan told IANS.

Salim Khan said the development comes a week after Salman received his pending fees for the ‘CCCC’ movie - Rs.2.5 million.

Salman maintained before MCOCA Special Judge M.P. Kukde that the first time he met producer Nazim Rizvi was at his home when he came to discuss the movie project with him. He said he had never met Rizvi’s assistant Abdul Rahim Allahbaksh Khan before.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in 2001, seized the prints of “Chori Chori Chupke Chupke” after it was found that funds from questionable sources were used in making the movie and the investigations pointed at the Mumbai mafia.

Well-known diamond merchant Bharat Shah, who has financed over a 100 movies, “Chori Chori Chupke Chupke” producer Rizvi and his assistant Allahbaksh and Dubai-based gangster Mohammed Shamsuddin alias Bhatija were among the accused.

The CBI contended that “Chori Chori Chupke Chupke” was produced by Rizvi and financed by Shah at the instance of absconding mafia don, Chhota Shakeel.

Following this, the court directed the court receiver to deposit the income from the movie in the government treasury till the matter was pending. Even the payment due to Salman was deposited in the government treasury.

Salman filed an application praying for the clearance of his fees for acting in the movie. As per the agreement with the producer, Salman was entitled to a payment of Rs. 15 million (Rs.1.5 crore) from Shah.

Though a part of the payment was made to Salman, in January 2009 a Mumbai court ordered the Maharashtra government to clear the actor’s pending dues of Rs.2.5 million that was finally cleared last week, Salim Khan said.

Released in March 2001, “Chori Chori Chupke Chupke” was a family drama revolving on the sensitive issue of surrogate motherhood, was mired in controversy after both Shah and Rizvi were arrested and sent to custody.

Directed by the successful director-brother duo, Abbas-Mustan Burmawala, the film starred Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji and did reasonably very well at the box office.

Salman Khan was rushed to the Geetanjali Hospital in Wai, on Monday night after a fire erupted on the sets, causing smoke congestion. He complained discomfort and soon he was taken to the Geetanjali Hospital in Wai where he was shooting for Arbaaz Khan’s ‘Dabanng’. There the doctor advised Salman Khan to give up smoking as it would cause a great harm to his health.

"His (Khan's) condition was aggravated by two factors. First he had been travelling all of the previous day and was exhausted. Secondly, his smoking habits, coupled with the smoke inhalation, caused him further discomfort," said Dr Jayghosh Kaddu, medical director of the hospital. "I told him that he would be a better actor to his fans if he gave up smoking as it would be better for his health. He took the advice very sportingly with a smile," added Kaddu.

Tests have been conducted on the actor and reports tell that everything is fine. In the past, several times, Salman Khan promised to give up smoking but he failed to keep his words.

Let’s see whether this time, he will be able to keep up his promise or not.

Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan had a near death experience while shooting for his brother Arbaaz Khan's maiden production DABANGG recently.

Buzz is that the actor was shooting for a fire scene which resulted in Salman inhaling the fumes. Because of that he suffered from chest congestion and was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital in Wai, where the entire shoot was scheduled.

However, his fans can heave a sigh of relief as Salman is out of danger now & discharged from the hospital, after receiving proper medical care.

As the curtain drops, the annual grand event 55th Filmfare Awards will come to live with some of the dazzling performances from hot numbers of Bollywood by noted personalities of B-town. It is heard that the 'Wanted’ superb hunk of Bollywood Salman Khan is gonna set the floor ablaze with his rocking performances from his hot numbers.

Other personalities like Riteish Deshmukh will lit the event with gorgeous Jacqueline Fernandes on the stage for the first time. While according to the choreographer-director Ganesh Hegde the sexy siren of Bolywood Kareena Kapoor has got some hotstuff to rock the show.

It is heard that leggy lass of Bollywood Deepika Padukone will drool the audience with favorite numbers from ‘Love Aaj Kal’ and ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’.

While ‘Chance Pe Dance’ hunk Shahid Kapoor will give his breath taking number in obeisance to international star Michael Jackson, the excited actor stated, “I’m dancing to This Is It.”

It is not only Salman who is set to rock the night but even his beloved friend Katrina Kaif is to appear with her sizzling numbers. It will be nice to see them on stage alive rocking with the audiences. The macho will be dancing to the hit numbers like ‘Kabootar Jaa, Jaa, Jaa’ from ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ to ‘Love Me, Love Me’ from ‘Wanted’.

People already in the fever of the grand night are expected to be enthralled with the heartrending performance from the celebrity performers.

To his on-screen maa's (Beena Kak; in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya) off-screen beti (Amrita)

Salman Khan loves to play matchmaker. The actor is very close to Rajasthan Tourism Minister Beena Kak and has grown close to her entire family over the years.

He is very protective about her daughter Amrita, who he treats like a younger sister. He even took the responsibility of finding a suitable groom for her. Salman finally zeroed on a dulha, and the wedding will happen on an auspicious day this summer.

The actor has given Amrita, a trained singer, a break in some of his films. One of her better known songs are Just Chill (Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya) and Tujhe Aqsa Beach Ghumau (God... Tussi Great Ho).

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The actor, who campaigned aggressively for Beena this year during the state elections, introduced Amrita to a prospective groom last year and they instantly clicked. A source reveals, "This will be the second wedding in the Kak family this year. Last week, Salman was in Jaipur for the wedding of Beena's son Ankur. He danced in the baraat, and was present at all the important rituals."

The source continues, "Salman is extremely private about his relationship with the Kak family and doesn't want to talk about Amrita's wedding."

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Beena has played Salman's mom twice. Once, in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya and later, in God Tussi Great Ho

Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan is well known to have a soft heart beneath the tough exterior he loves to portray -- sometimes which lands him in trouble.

An eyewitness from the Dabangg sets says, "About eight months ago, Salman Khan had asked his driver Ashok Singh to leave his work. Salman had felt that his driver's behaviour hadn't been appropriate. Salman has faithful old-time retainers working with him for years.

In fact, Salman has been so attached to Ashok that when the driver got married, Salman had even gifted him a flat for the newly wedded couple to stay in. So when Ashok behaved in a manner that irked Salman, the actor felt very let down and asked him to leave."

However what Salman wasn't prepared for was that his ex-driver Ashok would land up on the sets when he was shooting and create and an emotional scene there. "Salman was seated with his group while shooting for Dabangg in Wai when Ashok came in. Initially, when Ashok sent word that he wanted to talk to Salman, the star ignored him.

Finally after a lot of coaxing and wheedling, Khan agreed to meet him and called him to his room. Ashok broke down in tears saying ever since he had left Salman, his life had been in a mess. He begged for his job back. Salman, who is still irritated with Ashok's behaviour, said he had another driver and wasn't looking to replace him. But the truth is with Salman -- one never knows. Tomorrow he just might take Ashok back."

A source close to Salman says, "Yes. It's true that Ashok had come on the Dabangg sets but bhai is a very nice person. Today Salman might ask someone to leave and tomorrow if he feels bad, he might take him back."
Salman Khan remained unavailable for comment.

Over the years, we have seen Salman Khan in various genres of films. He has done successful romantic films like Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aap Kai Hai Koun, Baaghi, Sanam Bewafa, Saajan, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Tere Naam. He is equally been in ease and successful in comedies like Andaz Apna Apna, Judwaa, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, No Entry and Partner

He has successful action flicks like Karan Arjun, Garv, Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, Wanted and Veer. He has also been part of some emotional family flicks like Hum Saath Saath Hain, Bandhan, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke and Baghban. He has also been part of critically acclaimed films like Khamoshi and Phir Milenge. He has been in Hindi film industry for more then 2 decades and is one of the superstars of current time.

Now he is turning into negative roles. With Dabangg, Mr. india 2 and Sanki, Salman Khan is going to his grey side. It will be interesting for his fans. We would also like to see Salman Khan in different genres of films. I would like to see him doing an horror film or few thrillers. I would like him try art cinema or trendy cinema also. As an actor, he has shown his range.

We have seen him playing mature character in chori chori chupke chupke then he has also played shy character in Hum Saath Saath Hain. He has played a mad role in Kyunki then he was Aids patient in Phir Milenge. Salman Khan is an understated actor and has not got his dues as an actor from both industry and media.

Dabaang would be his first negative role. The movie is directed by Abhinav Kashyap. Salman Khan is playing a corrupt cop. He will have moustache in the movie and will have accent of U.P or Bihari Guy. As an actor, it would be most challenging role. He would continue his negative avathar with Mr. India 2 and Sanki. In between, there is also sequel to Partner, No Entry, Judwaa and Wanted.

Salman Khan had shown certain grey shades in “Tere Naam” in first half of the film. It is considered as best performance of him as an actor. Salman can turn negative roles as new leaf to his career. He is fag end of the career. Negative roles can extend his career. Salman Khan as a villain would be most dashing and handsome villain of Indian cinema.

Salman Khan has given his nod to be a judge of a bodybuilding contest - Mr Mumbai - to be held at Vile Parle in the first week of March, reports a website.

The contest is being organised by Mr India, Shyam Rathe and Subodh Menon.

The website quoted Shyam Rathi: "I want to promote bodybuilding. And who better than Salman with the fittest body today to promote the sport? The event will be on a big scale, and will have a 10,000-strong audience."

Apart from Salman, Arbaaz Khan, Rehaan Khan and Rahul Bhatt will also judge the show.