Riteish-Genelia to star in Masti 2?

MUMBAI: A few days ago, they had a grand wedding. And if things go well, the Masti (2004) sequel is likely to become Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza’s first project together after their nuptials. Industry insiders inform that producers Indra Kumar and Ashok Thakeria are already in talks with Genelia to work in the sequel opposite Riteish.

“It’s not surprising if they want to sign Genelia opposite Riteish. After all, both the actors starred together in the original too. And now, since they are married, it will only help the franchise. If Genelia is roped in, she will be the only female actor to be repeated from part one,” says a trade source. When contacted, Indra Kumar doesn’t deny the casting outright. “Let’s see how things go. We are still working on the story/screenplay. Once it’s finalised, we will start talking to other actors. It’s too early to comment. I am not saying anything right now.”

But the filmmaker confirms that the film is going on floors in May. “All the boys – Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani and Riteish Deshmukh – will be in part two also, but we are yet to finalise rest of the cast,” he says. Riteish and Genelia will soon be seen in Mandeep Kumar’s Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya (TNLHG). The duo – who started off their career together with Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) – last shared screen space in Masti.

After getting married a week ago in a traditional Maharashtrian-style wedding, Riteish and Genelia have been busy with the promotions of TNLHG, which releases on February 24.Immediately after their wedding, both were seen together at the Celebrity Cricket League. While Riteish was playing for the Mumbai Heroes, Genelia was present on the sidelines to boost the team’s morale. Riteish had said that the couple would only think of going on a honeymoon after March.

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Delhi chill grips Mallika Sherawat

NEW DELHI: The chilly winds in the capital ended up leaving actor Mallika Sherawat under the weather. She was shooting for her upcoming film Kismat Love Paisa Dilli here. Mallika happened to shoot from 7 p.m. to the next morning recently -- and ended up falling ill. Producer Krishan Chaudhary came to her rescue as he called out for his family doctor to check on her, says a source. Chaudhary has teamed up with Amit Chandra to produce the film.

Chaudhary also planned to cancel the shoot for Mallika's sake, but the actor insisted on continuing with it. She told the producer that she felt better after seeing the doctor, and carried on with the shoot, which finished on time thanks to her dedication.

Kismat Love Paisa Dilli, directed by Sanjay Khanduri, also features Vivek Oberoi.

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Bollywood beauties turn item girls

NEW DELHI: Item song queens Mallika Sherawat, Malaika Arora Khan, Yaana Gupta and Rakhi Sawant, kindly step aside as a host of leading Bollywood ladies are stepping into your domain with their first item songs in the coming months. From Ooh La La’s ‘boombat’ Vidya Balan to the arty Chitrangda Singh, watch out for these actors who are all set to be the next big item queen.

Chitrangda Singh
Film: Joker

Actor Chitrangda Singh, 35, will be flaunting her curves in a tiny red choli and green sari wearing a traditional Maharashtrian nath in her first item song titled Kaafirana in Akshay Kumar-Sonakshi Sinha starrer Joker. Talking about the same, she said, “I love dancing. It was so much fun and hard work working on Kaafirana. My choreographer, Farah Khan, said that she’s gifting me my Munni.”

Karisma Kapur
Film: Rowdy Rathore

If reports are to be believed, actor Karisma Kapur, 37, will be performing an item song in filmmaker Prabhudeva’s film Rowdy Rathore. The song, reportedly to be filmed in the villain’s den, will be choreographed by Prabhudeva.

According to the sources, final talks about the song are on with Karisma, who is making her comeback in Bollywood with filmmaker Vikram Bhatt’s Dangerous Ishq after a hiatus of almost six years.

Vidya Balan
Film: Ferrari Ki Sawaari

Though she has been in the industry since 2005 but this is the first time that actor Vidya Balan will be doing an item song.

The 34-year-old actor will be giving competition to actor Katrina’s Kaif’s lavani act in Agneepath’s Chikni Chameli as Vidya’s item song in Ferrari Ki Sawaari will also be in lavani style. However, if sources are to be believed, the item song featuring Ooh La La girl will be more aesthetic and less sexy than Kaif’s item dance.

Geeta Basra
Film: Zilla Ghaziabad

Actor Geeta Basra, who’s more in news due to her rumoured relationship with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh instead of her acting skills, will be seeing in a rustic number titled Ghaziabad Ki Rani Hoon Main in Zilla Ghaziabad. Geeta, 27, said, “The song has loads of latkas and jhatkas. I always wanted to do a full-on item song and I’m glad that finally I got this amazing opportunity through this great song.”

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