Raju Hirani may not do Munna Bhai 3

Munna Bhai has managed to create quite a controversy in the recent past. This time, off the silver screen. Reports ranging from a replacement of the two lead actors Sanjay 'Munna' Dutt and Arshad 'Circuit' Warsi to a change in the director have made its way to the headlines.

And the producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra has finally decided to reveal the real plans. The film, which will now go on floors tentatively by the end of 2012, will have its lead cast intact. However, the directorial reins might just change hands.

Rajkumar Hirani, who has been an inseparable part of the Munna Bhai franchise thus far might not get to direct the third part in the series. Mumbai Mirror has learnt that Rajesh Mapuskar, who has directed Chopra's forthcoming film Ferrari Ki Sawaari, is being considered as a replacement for Hirani. Confirming that he is indeed working on Munna Bhai 3 with Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi, Chopra said, "We are writing the film now. Hirani is making another film. So, it could be him directing my film or it could be Rajesh Mapuskar. Rajesh has done a great job with Ferrari Ki Sawaari."

"You know what, Hirani, Mapuskar and I work as a family. We at Vinod Chopra Films work like a family. Now, Hirani has written the dialogues for Mapuskar's film. And Hirani is the biggest director in this country. Tell me, which director will want to write dialogues for his assistant's film after being so successful in life?" added Chopra.

Explaining why it took him over five years to plan the third part of the successful franchise (Lage Raho Munna Bhai release in September 2006), Chopra said, "I shall never lower the standards of my company. Ingmar Bergman (Swedish director) said: The first commandment of cinema is 'Thou shall entertain'. The second commandment is 'Thou shall entertain without selling your soul'. This company has not sold its soul for 30 years and never will. If I make Munna Bhai 3 just because I want to make Rs 200 crore overnight, it would be selling my soul. I will never do any film thinking isme toh maal banega, bech do. The point that I am trying to make here is that I am not going to make a bad Munna Bhai just to make money. If that were the case, I would have made the third part two years ago. I am trying to make a great movie. And I am hoping that I shall succeed."

Talking about the various offers made by foreign production houses to buy off the superhit franchise, Chopra added, "There are offers where people want to buy into my company, into my franchise. I am not in the business of buying and selling. I am in the business of making movies and before I die, I want to interact with people on some ideas, which I have about life. Like Gandhigiri, which was depicted in Lage Raho Munnabhai. And I think that Gandhigiri is relevant even today. In fact, it is relevant forever. Even today, if an old man goes to a corrupt official and strips, the official will get embarrassed and give him his dues."

Chopra, who was miffed with Sanjay Dutt for using the Munna Bhai name to his political benefit, needless to say has patched up with the actor. "All that is a thing of the past now.Let me not get into the details of how it got resolved. But everything is fine between Sanju and me now," confirmed Chopra.

Katrina Kaif's 'Chikni Chameli' gets cheesy
A pizza is named after Katrina Kaif's spicy-hot item number from Agneepath.

Katrina Kaif's latest item number fromAgneepath was spicy hot. Now it also got cheesy. Quite literally!

A popular pizza chain has named one of its pizzas after the 'Chikni Chameli' item babe. So after a milkshake was named after Mallika Sherawat in Hollywood, a pizza is named afterKatrina Kaif in our very own Bollywood.

This seems to be a part of the promotional tie-up between the film Agneepath and the pizza chain. Every other film is finding innovative marketing ideas to promote their films across various platforms and what better way to endorse the Chikni Chameli item song than a smooth pizza.

Now while the pizza comes in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian varieties, we guess it would taste better in the latter version. Why you ask? Well the song is an offshoot from the popular Marathi item song 'Kombdi Palali' and for the uninitiated Kombdi means chicken.

I never had any problems with Abhay: Sonam Kapoor 
This 'player' likes to play with words, alright. And no one does it better than her. 

Recently, when zoOm asked Sonam Kapoorabout her equation with Abhay Deol, she nonchalantly brushed it off saying, "I never had any problems with Abhay. In fact, I'm talking about it for the first time here. All the problems were between him and my dad, Anil Kapoor. 

The war-of-words, or so to say, was never between us." Sonam and Abhay are pairing-up again for Rajkumar Santoshi's next film. Well, smart move, gal. We hope there's no war on the sets of this one. Of words, or otherwise... For more Bollywood news & gossip, keep watching 'Planet Bollywood News' every night at 7, only on zoOm - India's No.1 Bollywood channel. 

Kareena perfect choice for 'Heroine': Priyanka

Priyanka Chopra admits Madhur Bhandarkaroffered his most ambitious project "Heroine" to her, but she couldn't accept it due to its streak of similarity with "Fashion". However, she is sureKareena Kapoor will do full justice to the role.
"Madhur and I did talk about 'Heroine'. For me, however, it would have been like a Bollywoodversion of 'Fashion'. Kareena is the perfect choice. She's such a brilliant actor," Priyanka told ETC's "Bollywood Business" host and trade analyst Komal Nahta on his show.
"As a filmmaker, Madhur brings out the best in any actor, and Kareena's such a superior one," she added on the episode to be aired Wednesday.
Both the actresses shared the screen in hit movie "Aitraaz".
Aishwarya Rai was the original choice for "Heroine", which narrates the journey of a once successful film actress whose career is on the decline.
Bhandarkar had begun shooting with Ash, but the project was put on hold when the actress' pregnancy was announced. Later, several rumours about the replacement made their way. However, Kareena was zeroed in on as the final choice.
The "Heroine" team is already shooting.
As for Priyanka, she is busy promoting her upcoming film "Don 2: The King Is Back", in which she plays Roma or 'Jungle billi'. The film releases Friday.

Sohail Khan's private birthday party

Sohail Khan brought in his birthday in style by hosting a private bash for his team's members, CCL directors and a select few.

The do saw the likes of Bollywood biggies likeSalman Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Neha Dhupia, Genelia, Ritesh Deshmukh, Sameera Reddy, Aftab, Bobby Doel, Sonu Sood, Dino Morea,Boney Kapoor and Sridevi, Archana Vijay, Shibani Dandekar, Riya and Raima Sen, Lakshmi Rai, Shriya Saran, Priyamani, Shaan,Sonu Nigam in attendance at the bash that was held by the pool side. Sohail Khan and Co. popped a bottle of champagne and the actor cut a huge chocolate cake. The birthday boy was spotted in a chilled out mood, bonding withfriends and even shaking a leg.

Guests gorged on the yummy Hyderabadi food that Sohail ensured was served at the do. The relaxed bash went on till 4.30 am as actors chilled out over drinks by the pool.

It's one of the greatest highs to play a villain: SRK

Shah Rukh Khan, who played anti-hero in the beginning of his career, returns in a negative role in his forthcoming movie "Don 2: The King is Back". The superstar says that portraying villanious characters gives a different high to an actor.
"I really enjoyed it. I will be really honest and I am not glorifying badness in real life and these are just films and stories, but as an actor it is one of the greatest highs to play a villain's role," said Shah Rukh at the launch of the video game based on " Don 2", which is releasing Friday.
Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the film also starsPriyanka Chopra, Boman Irani, Lara Dutta, Om Puri and Kunal Kapoor.
"Farhan Akhtar as a director-actor and Priyanka as an actor would agree that it's a different kind of a high for an actor to play a villains role," said SRK.
The 46-year-old, who rose to fame by playing negative roles in super hit films "Baazigar" and "Darr", believes in the existence of one central character, who can be either good or bad.
"I started with theatre and there was nothing like a hero for me. There was a protagonist, a central character. I have been a bad guy on stage, I have been a good guy on stage...," said SRK.
"I was thrilled that I got this opportunity and I did not think of the hero type roles. Now that I am getting a chance to play a negative role in 'Don' after so many years, there is no justification to it and being bad is also important to take the world forward," he added.
This year Shah Rukh's mega-budget sci-fi film "Ra. One" released and he also made cameo appearances in "Always Kabhi Kabhi" and "Love Breakups Zindagi".

Katrina Kaif isn’t ready to shake it for a south film

Katrina Kaif might be doing item songs inBollywood, but she isn't ready to shake it for a south film.

The actress recently rejected an offer despite the producer offering her big bucks for a three minute song.

Despite his persisting calls, Kat was clear she wasn't interested. .

Awards don’t matter to me: Salman Khan

Salman Khan is not the one who's worried about winning awards. 

The actor who left an event right before accepting his award last year is happy with the audience feedback he gets. 

At a recent awards function, Salman who was asked if he wanted to win that night, clarified, "I am happy with the rewards coming my way. People like me, my films, they go watch it in theatres. My films make money, I am happy. I am ok if I don't get awards." 

Aamir Khan does not attend certain award shows, Salman is content not winning, seems like the Khans have indeed gone wiser. 

No good offers for Madhuri Dixit

New Year's eve performances at big parties are huge opportunities for actresses to make mega bucks.
Especially for those who aren't great dancers. Every year, the likes of Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Bipasha Basu are offered obscene amounts of money - amounting to a few lakhs a minute - to perform at five star hotel bashes.
It seems Madhuri Dixit, who recently shifted base back to Mumbai, wanted to explore this opportunity too. It is learnt that her manager met up with a few organisers and even sent out feelers to a leading event management company about the same. However, Mads' enthusiasm to dance on a medley of her hits wasn't received well, as these performances are not about old Bollywood numbers or the Saroj Khan school of dance, but more about sex appeal. A source reveals, "It was an awkward situation for the organisers. They didn't want to upset her so they simply said that the money wasn't working out."
An insider admits, "Madhuri is keen to perform at an exclusive event for New Year's eve. She had the whole performance planned out and was willing to negotiate on the moolah, but the response she received wasn't enthusiastic. The offers she did get though weren't exciting enough, so she rejected them."
This year, none of the A-list actresses are performing, with Mallika Sherawat being the only relatively famous one to cut a deal of Rs 4 lakh per minute for a 30-minute concert (upwards of Rs 1 crore in total).
When contacted, Madhuri's manager Rikku Rakesh Nath denies her interest in such a show. He says, "It's not true. She is going on vacation with her family. She did get some offers to perform for Rs 2.5-3 crore, but she turned them down."

I want to take Don forward: Farhan Akhtar

Actor-director Farhan Akhtar does not rule out a third part to the "Don" series. But for now, he says he wants to "explore other genres".
"I never refused to make 'Don 3'. It's just someone misquoted me and misconstrued my words to make a spicy headline that 'Don 3' is not happening'," Farhan told reporters here at a conference Monday.
His latest "Don 2: The King Is Back", a sequel to his 2006 film "Don: The Chase Begins", is ready to hit the screens Friday. He is confident about the movie, but wants to wait before taking a plunge into a third part for the action film.
"As a filmmaker, I would want to explore other genres too and not get restricted to one. In my interview, I had actually said that at this point of time, I am not ready to take the story forward. I don't want to get into it as of now, but I never denied the possibility of it. I am very fascinated by Don as character, and I would love to take it to the next level, but only when I have a good script.
"So if someone had to ask me now, if I want to take the story of 'Don' forward, yes I want," added Farhan, who was accompanied at the event by Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Kunal Kapoor and producer Ritesh Sidhwani.

Sonam Kapoor surprised at being tagged sexy

Actress Sonam Kapoor's uber cool look in her forthcoming film "Players" is earning her rave reviews. The "Saawariya" girl is surprised at being tagged sexy and thanks her sister for her new avatar.
"Can you believe people are calling me sexy. I don't know where to look when they call me that. I am like 'really me?'," she said at the launch of a new programe "Super Santa" for UTV.
"I don't know yaar, maybe I am like one of those girls. But it's nice to hear it for the first time in my life," added the 26-year-old who played a simpleton in her last film "Mausam" opposite Shahid Kapoor.
The first big release of 2012, "Players" promos are out and Sonam, who sports sytlish wardrobe and glamorous look, says her sister Rhea should be credited for turning her into a sexy diva in the action thriller.
"It's all because of my sister. She has very carefully chosen clothes for me. It's not typical sexy, but it is like edgy sexy," said Sonam, who was earlier styled by her sister Rhea for their home production "Aisha".
Coming out on Jan 6, "Players" also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Bobby Deol, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Bipasha Basu.
Sonam debuted as a traditional girl in "Saawariya" in 2007 and later played girl-next-door in "Delhi-6".
But with "I Hate Luv Storys" she moved on to more chick look and continued it in "Aisha" and "Thank You" with elan.
Currently Sonam is filming for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" opposite Farhan Akhtar and would also start work on her sister's untitled next project soon

Kerala Police register case against Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is in a spot with police here, which registered a case against the actor today for violating provisions of Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986.
Shah Rukh, who was here on December 4 in connection with the inauguration of the showroom, had performed the popular number 'Chamak Challo' from his recently released movie 'RA.One', along with some skimpily clad artistes.
Police said the cases have been registered against Shah Rukh and partners of a textile showroom here, who organised the function, under sect 3, 6 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) act 1986 and under IPC sections 294 (obscene acts and songs), and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention). Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate A Ijas had directed police to register cases against the actor and partners of the private textile showroom after a petition by one Mathew Saju Pulluvuzhi.

Rajinikanth & SRK finally shoot for Ra.One

The long-delayed moment in cinematic history finally happened when two superstars -Rajinikanth and Shah Rukh Khan - shot together for " Ra.One" at Subhash Ghai's Whistling Woods studio. 

The mighty Tamil icon arrived with his younger daughter Soundarya who single-handedly made the historic scene possible. The rest of Rajinikanth's family was apparently totally against his one-day break from his sabbatical and the process of recuperation.

In fact, Rajinikanth's elder daughter Aishwarya categorically told this writer a few days ago that the super icon was not shooting for "Ra.One"!

But Rajini did arrive here Sunday with Soundarya and her team of technicians.

In the afternoon, the megastar and his team headed for Ghai's studio and shot the scene amidst an environment of incredible bonhomie.

Shah Rukh then bid goodbye to the semi-ailing Chennai God.

King Khan and his "Ra.One" team later headed straight for the studios to put the scene in place.

"Ra.One" now stands officially complete.

Sound designer Resul Pookutty took time off from post-production of "Ra.One" to describe the "humbling, inspiring, overwhelming experience" of watching the two superstars shoot together.

"The shooting went off like a dream. Watching Rajini Sir and SRK together was indeed a dream come true. The shooting went off so gracefully and with so much finesse. This is truly a great tribute from one superstar to an icon," said Resul.

"The 'Ra.One' team feels the film is complete now after Rajini Sir's shooting. Both Rajini Sir and Shah Rukh in one frame together are like wildfire! They were so comfortable together. It was hard to imagine they had never shot together before," Resul added.

Resul felt the shooting couldn't have happened without Soundrya's support.

"She came to Mumbai with her team to oversee every detail of the shooting. There is no one like Rajinikanth. He proved it when he set aside his health concerns and came to Mumbai on Sunday," Resul noted.

"The 'Ra.One' team can't thank him enough," said Resul adding: "If he had not shot for us, 'Ra.One' would've remained incomplete."

A witness said, "Shah Rukh and Rajini Sir hit it off instantaneously. It was almost like their sequence together was meant to happen."

"Shah Rukh and Rajni Sir were so comfortable with one another. Shah Rukh made the senior superstar so comfortable. There was no doubt that Shah Rukh is Rajinikanth's fan and he didn't hide it on Sunday afternoon as he faced the icon for the camera," the witness said.

Apparently the only other time when King Khan felt so humbled while shooting with a co-star was when he shot with Amitabh Bachchan for the first time, and with that other doyen of Tamil cinema - Kamal Haasan - in "Hey Ram".

I won’t date anyone from the industry: Shweta Bhardwaj

.. says Shweta Bhardwaj, rubbishing rumours of being romantically involved with her co-star,Mahakshay Chakraborty 

She may have been MIA since her debut, Mission Istaanbul (MI) flopped at the box office, but Shweta Bhardwaj says she wasn't laying low intentionally. "I had signed a three-film contract with Suniel Shetty's production house - that got me MI and my next film, Loot - and, therefore, could not act in other films for about two years," explains Shweta. But the actor's schedule is now packed with films - there's the psychological thriller Raqt Ek Rishta, the cameo she's doing for Players, and the role she's playing in the Naseeruddin Shah-starrer Chaalis Chaurasi.

But if the rumour mills are anything to go by, it seems that Shweta's been busy on the personal front as well, with her Loot co-star Mahakshay Chakraborty, to be precise. "I guess PR companies don't have much to do," she says, shrugging off the reports. "I won't date anyone from the industry as the relationship will never work out," maintains Shweta.

For now, then, it seems that Shweta will have to pick up where she left off work-wise, before MI released. In fact, if things had worked out, she would have starred as Chandramukhi in Dev.D, which she claims to have been on the verge of signing before she took on MI. "If I had signed it, Anurag (Kashyap) wouldn't have met the right girl and married her!" laughs Shweta.
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No Botox for dad: Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor reveals the secret of dad Anil Kapoor's youthfulness. 

Ask actress Sonam Kapoor, who was last seen in 'Mausam', when she will share screen space with her dad Anil Kapoor, and she is quick to say, "It seems like a dangerous proposition. He's such a fine actor. I think I'll get weak knees. I'm still not prepared for it."

While many are wondering how Anil Kapoormanages to remain this young, Sonam spills the beans. "It's not botox for dad. It's all just genetic. I hope 'youth' remains in my genes as well. It's all natural. Dad practises something called Bikram Yoga, and he remains forever young."

Apparently, even Sonam practises Bikram Yoga. "I'm a part of a health oriented family. Whenever I miss a turn I have four people pushing me to exercise. They don't have to push me too hard though for I enjoy it, too!" 

Wedding bells for Payal Rohatgi?

Payal Rohatgi and wrestler Sangram Singh, who've been dating for five months, are planning to take the next step, it seems.
A month ago, Sangram met Payal's family, and now, Payal is coming to Delhi to meet Sangram's sister. Sangram said, "I stayed at Payal's place when we came back after our new reality show "Survivor"." But when we asked Payal about her meeting Sangram's family, she said, "Yes, I am coming to Delhi, but to meet my dad. Sangram's parents stay in Rohtak, so I'll be meeting only his sister, who stays in Delhi." She added, "His simplicity attracted me." So is a wedding happening soon? "Well, in the long run, we might, but right now, we both want to concentrate on work for at least two years," she said.

Tanu Weds Manu is back in court!

Tanu Weds Manu, the Kangna Ranaut-Madhavan starrer that turned out to be a suprise hit this year, has been courting legal problems right through its run at the box office.
Vinod Bachchan, one of the producers of the film, locked horns with a film corporation and a distributor called Sunil Bohra. He claimed that even though the film's intellectual property rights were with him, Bohra had gone ahead and sold it off to the film corporation without his knowledge or consent.
While Vinod didn't get his dues the first time around, the grapevine now suggests that recently another leading film corporation purchased the rights to remake Tanu Weds Manu in Tamil from Bachchan. With Bohra and Bachchan still locked in battle over who actually owns the IPR, a court in Chennai has ruled that a Tamil remake is not possible unless all other cases against the movie are resolved. A trade source says, "The Tanu Weds Manu rights issue has been a mess since day one. Bohra and Bachchan have both been taking turns pitching the film to other companies. In the bargain, they've messed up matters to a great degree."

Dad never asked for favours: Anil Kapoor

He bid a final adieu to his father last week. While the rational side of Anil Kapoor knew that every man has to go through it in their lives, the son in him wants to hold on to the memories.

Talking to Mumbai Mirror, Anil says he was not informed about his father's death. He was just summoned to his elder brother's home.

Recounting the evening, he said, "I had just returned home from office. I was asked to come back since father was not well. Something told me we were going to lose him this time.

"Whenever Dad had health issues, I was around to take him to the nearest hospital. Five years back, the doctors gave in. Dad was put on a ventilator.

"Anand Bakshi's son had told me that rubbing my father's feet might help him to get off the ventilator. I followed it. Dad had come out of danger," the actor recalled an incident years back.

This time, however, he couldn't revive his father. "Boney and Sanjay had reached his bedside five minutes before me. Mum asked if I could wake him up. But he had already gone.

"All of us in the room just stood there. It was the end of the journey for a kind and honest human being. The entire film industry will vouch for this fact. The only consolation for us is that he didn't suffer. He went silently, like someone who has just left home for a walk and did not return.

"It was out of the pure instinct to gift him with a 'star' if I can call myself that. Quite a few of Dad's films had done well, Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati with Shashi Kapoor saab, Shehzada withRajesh Khanna saab and Ponga Pandit with Dabbooji (Randhir Kapoor). However, Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan wiped him out. Boney and I knew that we had support our parents. That's how Hum Paanch and Woh Saat Din happened. We made those films, knowing that Dad would be proud of us that he wouldn't have to chase anyone anymore.

"He was never sad after Hum Paanch. He was very proud of us producing films. He did not say this but I know he felt it. My sister Reena has been closer to mum. Boney and I were papa's boys. We had to make him rock again. I think we did," reflected the actor.

The brothers, Anil, Boney and Sanjay would share their parents. "When my house in Juhu became livable, Sunita and I were lucky to have my parents with us for three years. Sanjay and Maheep were with them in their Lokhandwala home till they got a home of their own. For the last two years, he was with Boney and Sri. I think my parents would have liked to stay with Reena too but she is settled in New Delhi. Dad was a pukka Mumbaikar. He'd like visiting other cities but Mumbai was where he belonged."

Anil was never really scolded by his father. Perhaps just once, he said. "I wanted to become a singer, I started lessons. He said, 'Beta, kyun time barbaad kar raha hai? People will sell their radios if they ever heard you sing'," said the actor. "Dad never asked for favours. So there was no question of him helping me to get roles. He led Boney and me to the water and we had to learn how to swim," recalled the actor.

Katrina Kaif turns singer for Dhoom 3

Katrina Kaif's dream of taking her mother, brother and sisters on a long vacation has to be put on hold for the time being.

After completing the current schedule of Ek Tha Tiger in Dublin, the actress will have to start preparing for her character in Dhoom 3 in the month that she had kept aside for her family holiday.

According to sources, Katrina has received an urgent return-to-duty call from Yashraj Films to not just learn some heavy-duty stunts but also exercise her vocal cords for her role in the sequel to Dhoom.

The actress will need to undertake para gliding lessons and a full-fledged singing course for the project. "Katrina has to go one up on the last Dhoom heroine Aishwarya Rai. That's a tall order in itself," informed a source.

Katrina, who had been planning to sing for Ali Zaqfar's album has yet been uninitiated into the realm of music. This will be the first time Katrina will sing for herself in a film.

Apart from the singing, Katrina it seems has a lot of pending work for the same film. She will need to discuss with Aditya Chopra and director Vijay Krishna Acharya about the look, body language, spoken language and attitude of her character in the project.

In fact, the singing portions of her character are now being worked out, waiting for Katrina to come down and lend her voice. Katrina remained unavailable for comment.

Aishwarya Rai is really beautiful: Hugh Jackman

In an exclusive interview, Hollywood superstarHugh Jackman speaks about his next film and the Indian film he really liked - My Name is Khan. 

Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman is a popular name in India as well, esp. for his Wolverine act in the X-Men series. His upcoming film Real Steelreleases this Friday in India, simultaneously with its global release. In an exclusive interview to Gaurav Malani , Hugh speaks about his next film Real Steeland his view on India and Indian films. 

Are you aware that both Hugh Jackman and Wolverine enjoy a massive fan-following in India? 
Well, if that's true then I am really happy. I hope I get all the love and support for Real Steel as well. 
  
Talking about 'Real Steel', does it have the popular 'man v/s machine' theme? 
It revolves around the concept, where machines have taken over the boxing ring replacing human. So, it is a kind of Man v/s machine but it has a different take to it. 
  
What would you say is the USP of the film - boxing robots or the father-son bonding? 
I'd say both. It's a proper mix of both and that's its USP. 
  
Dakota Goyo (who plays the son in Real Steel ) has been winning rave reviews. What do you have to say about the young talent? 
He is a very talented young lad and I am proud of his work. He deserves the appreciation he is getting. 
  
How heavy-duty is the action in the film and can kids watch it? 
Certainly kids can watch the film. My kids are going to watch it. There is no blood shed so it's a safe watch for the entire family. 
  
Did you ever try your hands at boxing before this film? How good are you at the sport? 
I have always been a crazy supporter of sports especially boxing but I never got an opportunity to try my hand at boxing as much as I got in Real Steel . 
  
Is a sequel to Real Steel in the offing? 
That question goes for Steven Spielberg. 
  
Real Steel releases simultaneously in India with its US release. How important is the 
Indian market for any Hollywood film today? 
It has become extremely important in today's date. The growing success of Hollywood films in India proves that there is a huge demand for Hollywood films. 
  
How was your experience the last time you came to India during FICCI in March 2011? 
It was wonderful, had a great time. People over there are so warm and humble. They made me feel at home. 
  
How was your interaction with Shah Rukh Khan and Vidya Balan? 
They both are amazing human beings. Extremely warm and humble. 
  
Other than Shah Rukh Khan, any Indian actor that you can recollect at the back of your mind? 
I met Aishwarya Rai also. She is really beautiful. 
  
Have you seen any Indian films? What do you think about them? 
I have seen My Name is Khan and I quite liked it. 
  
Given a chance, would you like to work in any Indian film? 
  It would be my pleasure 
  
When do we see you in India again? 
I hope soon.