Karan Johar turns 37

Karan Johar doesn’t feel the need to hide the grey in hair.

“I began greying at 20,'' he says. So, another cluster showing up at 37 is hardly causing concern to the debonair filmmaker who celebrates his birthday today. “I always felt old thanks to my premature greying ,” he laughs. “I don’t know whether being in your 30’s is old or young, but I feel like a very senior member of the film fraternity. I don’t qualify as a young filmmaker anymore,” he admits.

“But,'' he says, “You are as young as your content and vision, and I am hoping that these two remain young in me.''
Karan’s going out of the country to shoot for My name is Khan. Naturally his mind is preoccupied with the madness usually surrounding an outdoor shoot. “Frankly celebration isn’t on top of my mind now. And, if I’ve no choice, it’ll be a small and private affair,” he says. On the eve of his bid day, he chats with PT.

Gifts galore
My parents never gave me birthday gifts; however, through the year we keep exchanging gifts. I hoard the gifts I get from my friends. I also have the habit of losing gifts. Yesterday, I lost a beautiful watch gifted by Adi( Chopra) on my last birthday.
Scandals - Me, Myself & I
I am essentially not a scandalous person. But, I have a lot of skeletons in my cupboard, tightly and firmly placed. If I reveal them, they’ll not remain skeletons.

Naughty Boy
I have 100 naughty wishes and it would be so nice if my fantasy becomes reality. But my fantasies are unprintable!

Relationship fundas....
For me commitment, hope and faith make a relationship. I have many who broke my trust professionally, and some personally, and these are the times I tested my faith. But, I never lost hope.

Marooned on an island
There’s always a physical undertone to this phrase... But, if I am marooned on any island, I will look for someone who can help me get out of it. I can’t for God’s sake have good thoughts, stuck in isolation! I am a people’s person, and need to be surrounded by them. I can’t be there stuck with one person. It’ll be a torture.

My hero...my father...
My father was a selfless human being. It’s a quality that is extinct today. Have I inherited that quality from him? No. How can we remain selfless in today’s times?

Mom’s the word
Mom’s an exceptionally strong force in my life. Nothing can break me when she is around. She supports all my decisions; if for some reason she’s against something, I go by her instinct.

Imran, Ranbir to feature in KJo's next High school Musical style film

Karan Johar, presently busy shooting for My Name is Khan, has already locked on his next film as director. Sources reveal that Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan have agreed to be a part of Karan's project.

A source reveals, "Karan is fond of both Ranbir and Imran. In fact, he loved their act at an awards function this year. He realised that the two have great personal chemistry that could translate well on the big screen."

It is learnt that the film will be in the vein of Hollywood hit High School Musical. Both Imran and Ranbir play their age and it will be a yuppie romantic drama. "After Khan, Karan wants to direct something light. This will be the perfect opportunity."

Adds the source, "Also, Ranbir and Imran have been offered numerous projects opposite each other ('Zoya's double dhamaka'; HiTLIST, May 29) but both have turned most films down. However, when they heard the subject for Karan's musical, they immediately loved it."

Even though details are not available, the source adds that Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor are the two actresses being considered to play the roles opposite Ranbir and Imran.

Farah Khan chooses My Name Is Khan over IIFA Awards

Khan chooses My Name Is Khan over an awards event where she will win for Desi Girl

Farah Khan has her priorities all sorted out. Her babies and family first, then her friends aur baaki sab, unke baad.

Khan will be given the Best Choreography award for 'Desi Girl' (a track from Dostana) at a forthcoming international awards event but instead, will dance direct a song picturised on Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol for Karan Johar's My Name is Khan. The song will herald the comeback of Karan, SRK, Kajol and Farah quartet after Farah's choreography for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham's Suraj Hua Madham track.

Says Farah, "The awards organisers are presenting me with the award for Desi Girl but I explained that I couldn't go. I can't leave my babies (Anya, Diva and Czar) for such a long time. I am already committed to Karan for the song in MNIK and I can't leave my babies twice.

Karan had asked me six months ago to direct his song. Also I will be working while the awards event will be more like a holiday. I am very friendly with the organisers and they understood. There is no rancour with them. Tarun Mansukhani (the director of Dostana) or Abhishek might pick up my award."

Farah adds that Karan was sweet enough to even adjust his dates for her. "Initially I was to go for eight days to San Francisco but then he reduced it to four. It's always fun to work with Shah Rukh, Kajol and Karan. Though I am very excited to be shooting with the gang again I can't stay without my babies for four days. I don't know what I am going to do."

But hasn't Karan always maintained that MNIK is a songless film? "It's a montage song with the song and music playing in the background. Shah Rukh and Kajol won't have much movement or steps to do," she explains.
Farah had also directed a song on Barbara Mori and Hrithik Roshan for Kites. Avers Farah, "The song picturised on Barbara and Hrithik was a proper salsa dance number hot and sensuous."

Kareena Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan patch up at KJo's party

Karan Johar's birthday party on Monday evening turned out to be an occasion for more than one grand reunion. KJo made sure that Abhishek and Kareena put aside their differences and became friends again.

Following the thawing between Abhi and Bebo, the camaraderie between Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor that evening didn't surprise anyone.

To see them laughing, giggling, whispering and behaving like two long-lost sahelis was something that did bring a smile to all the invitees' faces and added that extra zing to Karan's glamour-gorged party.

The highlight of the evening was Ash and Bebo taking to the dance floor. Finally, the long-standing cold war between the Bachchans and Kapoors that started when Abhi's relationship with Karisma's sister ended, came to an end. All ties had been severed between the Bachchans and Kapoors.

It was reported that Abhishek refused films with Kareena, prompting the emotional girl to react angrily and defiantly. She publicly snubbed Amitabh Bachchan at an award function last year. Very recently, through the subtle efforts of Aishwarya and Karan Johar from both ends, the two families began to dissolve their differences.

KJo's party on Monday evening did the trick. Now it's only a matter of time before Abhishek and Kareena finally come together again for a film after Refugee and Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon. Chances are KJo will design the project.

Brief encounters: Who's the ice maiden now
Ash and Sonam too had a very brief chat. However there was no lets-be-friends vibe between them, even when they spoke to each other for a few minutes. It was very formal and although Ash was warm, Sonam's stance was aloof. A source reveals, "As soon as Ash spotted Sonam, she rushed to her side and gave her a warm hug. She complimented her on the outfit she was wearing and told her how much she loved her style sense." There was no talk about Sonam being dropped from Cannes at the last minute. Minutes into their conversation, Kapoor spotted someone, she excused herself and walked away.

SRK and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan patch up at KJo's b'day bash

Karan Johar's birthday party on Monday night was a night of patch-ups. Especially for the Bachchan boy. Vivek Oberoi and he hugged each other, he exchanged hellos with Karisma Kapoor and chatted at length with SRK.

But the surprise patch-up of the evening was between Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Says a source present at the party, "After Shah Rukh dropped Aishwarya unceremoniously from his home production Chalte Chalte, she never forgave or forgot that. Things between them got worse when SRK and Gauri were not invited to the AbhiAsh wedding.

But the final straw was reports of Shah Rukh having said unflattering things about Ash during a verbal war with Salman, last year. While Salman maintained that SRK had made debasing comments about Ash, SRK swore that he had too much respect for women to demean them.

At the time, Shah Rukh had called the Bachchans' family friend Amar Singh and had explained to him that he hadn't said anything demeaning about the Bachchan bahu, but the damage was done. Battle lines were drawn.

But on Monday night, when Karan brought them together, both sides decided to put aside their differences and make a fresh start. Says a source, "A few minutes into the conversation with Ash, SRK apologised to her." He said, 'I think I owe you an apology because in some way I have wronged you." Ash gracefully accepted the olive branch offered.

After that, Abhishek, Ash, Shah Rukh and Gauri stuck together dancing, chatting and laughing. As the party wound up, Gauri asked her usual group of friends back home to continue the party there. She also invited Ash and Abhishek to come along, and they all piled into one car and headed for Mannat.

Other couples like Hrithik and Sussanne Roshan, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, Kajaal Anand and Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jesia joined them later. The group partied at SRK's home till 6 am and left after having breakfast." Happy endings are so much fun.

Arjun to play hubby in Stepmom

Arjun Rampal is on a roll.

Rumours say he has been finalised to play Kajol-Kareena Kapoor’s husband in Karan Johar’s version of Step Mom. Sources in the Johar camp say that the choice of Arjun is still not final and that talks between the actor and the producer are still on. Earlier it was being suggested that John Abraham would play the same role.

Of course as is the practice these days, first a news is leaked out; then there is a round of denials. This way more buzz is generated. Anyway, Arjun who is currently riding the success wave post Rock On; is also likely to be the male lead in Meghna Gulzar’s directorial venture being produced by Sanjay Gupta. Gupta says, “I’ll let you know if this news is correct, once the deal goes through. Right now, it is too early to talk.” Arjun is also in talks with two film corporations for leading roles, but the price is still being negotiated.

Insider gossip from Karan Johar's party

Karan Johar’s 37th birthday party at Hotel Four Seasons in Mumbai on May 25 is being called the bash of the year.

More A-listers were spotted here than one could keep tabs of, but some details have made there way out of the venue. Obviously, an insider has been doing the talking...

Guest list
Shah Rukh-Gauri, Abhishek-Aishwarya, Hrithik-Sussanne, Saif-Kareena, Karisma, Ranbir-Deepika, Imran-Avantika, Arjun Rampal-Mehr, Shahid Kapur, Rani, Farhan Akhtar, Tusshar, Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Vivek Oberoi, Lara Dutta, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia and many more.

Notably missing
Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, John Abraham and Karan’s good friend Kajol. Some were away from Mumbai, while others were down with flu.

Dress code
Karan asked men to be in formal suits. Most guests obliged, though a few like Hrithik went casual. Most women were in tiny dresses. Like on most occasions, birthday boy Karan wore black.

Highlights
* Karan dragged Abhishek to Shah Rukh and the two ended up chatting for sometime, with Ash looking on. So is it the end of Khan-Bachchan cold war?

* Kareena and Ash were seen chatting and dancing. Pleasant surprise considering after Abhishek and Karisma’s engagement broke, Kareena had put a ban on all things Abhi.

* Riteish and Genelia came separately; Shahid and Vidya were seen leaving together.

* Shahid and Kareena made no effort to chat, while Ash made an effort and avoided Vivek Oberoi.

* Hrithik, Abhishek, Arjun and Farhan climbed on the bar counter and danced.

* The party ended in the wee hours of May 26.

Our regret
It was unfortunate that Karan, while being a gracious host to his colleagues, extended no hospitality to the media which had turned up to cover the event. Angry with the ill treatment, most photographers banned the party and you missed seeing the photos.

Tamasha and Hungama at Karan's Birthday Bash

If the film industry were the United Nations, Karan Johar would be the Secretary-General. A self-confessed people person who loves nothing better than to bring warring factors together and to get everyone to kiss and make up, he has become, at the young age of 37, a sort of father figure to the entire acting fraternity. (Much like his father Yash Johar was, to the previous generation.)

Not surprising then that at his birthday party on Monday night (Tuesday morning actually, considering it wound up only at 4.30am), lots of drama happened. Given that one-half of the industry studiously avoids the second half because of real and perceived grievances while many sit in the lap of most, the party was not without its dramatic and memorable ones.Saif Ali Khan was dressed the most nattily in waistcoat and muffler. Hrithik Roshan came in casuals.

Among the directors who attended were Farhan Akhtar, Nikhil Advani, Rensil D'Silva and Kunal Kohli. Shah Rukh Khan was formally dressed, while youngsters Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan wore jackets.

Though Salman Khan didn't attend, his brothers did. Karisma Kapoor accompanied Saif and Kareena.

Aamir Khan sent a bouquet.Not surprisingly, the sushi was a big hit. After all, these are some of the fittest people in this country.

Aishwarya Rai married into the Bachchan-Kapoor feud that started when the Abhishek Bachchan-Karisma Kapoor engagement was called off, giving wing to many a nasty rumour fuelled by the fact that Abhishek and Kareena didn't work together again. But with Kareena wishing wistfully that Abhishek would find some room in his heart for her and Aishwarya wishing to let bygones be bygones, it was wonderful to see the two lovely ladies catch up at the party and then spend the night dancing away.

Abhishek, meanwhile, was whisked away to the corner by Karan, where Shah Rukh was seated, thus also ending the Bachchan-SRK cold war.

While all the bonhomie (above) was happening, Vidya Balan and Shahid Kapur were reconnecting. Though they came separately, they left together.

Some people went to great lengths(literally) to avoid former friends. When Vivek Oberoi arrived, Aishwarya moved to another corner.

On the other hand, when Shahid arrived, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena were cool.

Bollywood Buzz Wishing Karan Johar a very happy Birthday

He is by far the one of the most successful Bollywood filmmakers. His efforts, creative insight and commercial foresight have earned his production house an international repute that will live for years to come. He is Karan Johar.

Yesterday (May 25) is a very special day for Karan as he turns a year older. Karan entered the film industry as an assistant director to Aditya Chopra for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and also helped him in writing the screenplay. He in fact even played SRK's close friend in the film. Not just that he was also the assistant director on this film and helped director Aditya Chopra in writing the screenplay for this film.

Later in 1998, Karan stepped into the limelight with his superhit directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The film earned Karan eight Filmfare awards. Since then there has been no looking back for this director. He even went on to host a TV chat show 'Koffee With Karan'. Today, he is one of the most famous filmmakers in the country known for his skills behind the camera and in front of it as well.

On this special day, all of us here at Bollywood Buzz wish this star director a very Happy Birthday. If you too want to send in you wishes to Karan, just post them in the space below.

Khan's Fashion

We have our very own Mannat-ke-deewar-ke-kaan who's buzzing about how Karan Johar and SRK just luuurve Belgian designer Martin Margiela's creations.

The designer's outfits and scarves are extravagantly expensive as they can't be duplicated and are known for their comfort.

Shah Rukh has apparently bought up all the six scarves Margiela designed a few months ago so nobody else could wear it! So now you know.

Kajol rejected Vikram Phadnis' adaptation of Stepmom but said yes to KJo's

In the end, Kajol picked Karan Johar (as opposed to working with a newbie) yet again. The actress, who was approached first by designer Vikram Phadnis to star in an adaptation of Susan Sarandon-Julia Roberts starrer Stepmom, turned him down at the time citing date problems. As is now confirmed, Karan Johar will produce a remake of the film with Kajol and Kareena in the lead roles.

A source reveals, "Vikram has been working on his script for a very long time. In fact, it has been ready for over a year and he's busy trying to get the right actors on board. His dream team included Madhuri Dixit and Kads . He even approached them. But now, with Kajol saying yes to KJo, Phadnis has backed off."
The source adds that the designer was shocked when he read that Kajol agreed to be a part of Karan's remake while declining to be a part of his. "It is obvious that Kajol said yes to Karan because of her friendship with him. She treats him like family, so agreeing to do the film came quite naturally."

Vikram confirms he was working on an adaptation of the film, "I had the script ready but it wasn't a remake. It was more of an adaptation on the lines of the original film. However, since Karan has the rights to the film, I have given up the project. He's a dear friend and it doesn't make sense for me to pursue the same story."
Phadnis adds that the Stepmom adaptation took up a major chunk of his time. "The last 10 months of my life were taken up by this film. Now I plan to get back to taking on more films. Besides Dulha Mil Gaya, I am also working on Rohit Shetty's All The Best."

However, he doesn't plan to give up his filmi ambitions as yet. "I definitely want to get into filmmaking. Since Stepmom didn't work out, I have another script with me that was to be my second film. It is getting doctored and worked upon. The film will have a very glossy and elaborate feel to it."

Lastly, when asked if he feels any remorse on losing out on Stepmom he adds, "Well, if I made the film it would be silly. Since Karan has the actual rights and is going ahead with his project, I wish him the very best and will now work on my second script."

I didn't have time for partying: Karan Johar

Karan Johar is living out of a suitcase. Last week, he was in London, this week he's in Cannes and then it's back to London before jetting off to San Francisco next week.

The director-producer zipped in for a two-day visit to the Cannes festival as well as to walk the red carpet for the alcohol brand he endorses. He also met international distributors for his film, My Name Is Khan and for his other productions.

A source says, "Karan loves Belgian fashion designer Martin Margiela's outfits and scarves. On the red carpet, Karan wore one of the designer's creations. Talking about his Cannes experience, Karan says, "I didn't have any time to party or meet my friends in Cannes this year. I was to meet Abhishek and Ash but couldn't make it.

Apart from walking the red carpet for the brand, I had important meetings to attend with studio heads. This is my fourth year there and I observed a couple of things at Cannes maybe because of the global recession but things were a bit subdued there. Normally, the Croisette is extremely active and buzzing with people, but everything appeared much quieter this year."

On the positive front, Karan notes the gap between Hollywood and Bollywood getting lesser. "At studio levels, the bridge between India and the west is decreasing Indian films have become lot more acceptable. I envisage the two woods Bolly and Holly coming together in the near future. Internationally, people are more aware of our cinema than they were earlier.

I had people from France, Germany, Poland and other European states coming up to me and asking about Indian cinema. Things may be quieter on the film front in Cannes but the buzz regarding Indian and Indian cinema is louder this time around."

Karan definitely intends to capitalise on the growing appeal for Indian cinema in the international market for My Name Is Khan. "Though the domestic market is my priority, I do intend getting as many eyeballs as possible. MNIK has the right kind of blend of what we stand for. I am hoping to go beyond the diaspora with the film. The European and American markets are still untapped."

Karan's been so busy that he's not had time to shop. "Cannes is for shopping for films and not clothes. I don't buy computers or gadgets. I think I am techno challenged. The only thing that I have done is get myself on Facebook and got a BlackBerry."

Saif-Karan having trouble with names

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan tried hard to push for Jehaad as the title for the Rensil D’Silva directed film on Islamic terrorism, insisting on calling the film Jehaad in all their press interviews when it was not the official title.

But producer Karan Johar and D’Silva are being cautious and have decided against naming the film Jehaad. Apparently, with the film already being looked at with some curiosity and suspicion in the global market, the makers did not want to send out the wrong signal at the international market at Cannes. They did not wish to put off the western audiences by calling the film Jehaad which is the Islamic term for Holy War. They did not want the title to incorrectly sound in favour of Islamic terrorism.

Our source said, “As soon as the title Qurbaan is made official, Karan and Rensil plan to call a press conference to correct the media perception that the film is called Jehaad. Since Kareena and Saif used Jehaad in all their interviews, it will take some time for Jehaad to get out of the public’s mind. They have made a gripping thriller on terrorism. The narration is taut and uninterrupted by Bollywood formulae like songs, dances and melodrama. Kareena and Saif have even done one of the boldest love sequences ever. “

When contacted Rensil said, “We did consider it but it is unlikely that we will call the film Jehaad. Karan and I need to sit down and talk about it, but he has gone off to Cannes.”

Before departing for Cannes, Karan had refrained from commenting on the title. He seemed more excited about walking the red carpet, albeit solo.“That’s the status of my life- single. And that is how it shall be at Cannes, or anywhere else,” Karan said. He represents an alcohol brand at Cannes while Aishwarya Rai Bachchan represents another company. “So at least I’ll be with a dear friend at Cannes,” Karan remarked.

Karan will sue to rescue image

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, reputed for its timely and immaculate payments to all its staff and workers, has for the first time in its existence been sullied.

A lawsuit claiming apparent damages up to $150,000 has been filed in Phildelphia against Dharma Productions and their international partners Swish Films for non-payment to local workers in Phildelphia during the shooting of Rensil d’Silva’s Kareena-Saif film.

But a source very close to to Dharma has a completely different story to tell. “It’s not Dharma but their online producers Swish who have goofed up with the payments. Do you know of Dharma ever defaulting on their payments? Karan’s father Yash Johar worked all his life to preserve his company’s reputation. Do you know how hurtful it is for Karan to be suddenly accused of such unbecoming conduct?”

Apparently Karan is not only hurt, angry and upset, he’s also determined to clear Dharma’s name, and has decided to sue their online producers Swish.
Says the source, “Yes Dharma is suing Swish. Karan’s legal department is on the job. In the meanwhile Dharma has decided to clear all the payments of the Phialdelphian crew, although the money had already been passed on to Swish for payment. But Karan would rather deal with the default allegation first and then take on Swish to get back his money.”

Lawsuit in US against Karan Johar's company

Filmmaker Karan Johar's Dharma Productions faces a lawsuit in the US for not paying local workers and actors hired for the shooting of a Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor starrer in Philadelphia, reports an American news website.

According to the Philadelphia Daily News website, the Karan Johar-owned production major that tied up with Australia-based Swish Films for the movie shot for a few scenes in Philadelphia last autumn and then left owing money to hundreds of local actors and vendors.

Now, the two companies -- Dharma Productions and Swish Films - have been sued, according to documents filed in Common Pleas Court in New York, the report said.

The lawsuit seeks in excess of $150,000 to be paid to in unpaid services and expenses for 25 of the vendors.

Those named in the lawsuit include Fishtown bar Johnny Brenda's (owed $972), Mike Lemon Casting (owed $7,971) and Kitchen Sink Fabrications (owed $1,060).

The lawsuit also requests a restraining order that would prevent representatives of Dharma Productions from leaving the US with its assets, primarily the footage already shot.

Dharma Productions, which had reportedly changed its name to Karma Films while it continued to shoot the Rensil D'Silva directorial venture, had hired Swish Films to supervise production of the feature film.

The dispute struck when a Swish producer sent out cheques in December last year warning actors, vendors and crew members to wait until after Jan 9 to cash them. The cheques bounced leaving more than $500,000 in unpaid bills.

Dharma has since offered certain workers half the amount they are owed in return for signing a waiver that nullifies any legal action against the company. In other cases, Dharma paid the full amount owed, including to the City of Philadelphia and Teamsters Local 107.

Dharma and Swish will be hit with more litigation this week, said Center City lawyer Michael H. Rosenthal, who said he will file a suit on behalf of 60 actors and independent contractors.

Karan Johar has joined hate groups that target him

Karan Johar loves Facebook as much as the last celebrity.

But the filmmaker has gone on and done something most other celebrities who are members of the popular social networking site might never do join hate groups that target him. KJo has joined two such groups.

Says an apologetic Karan, "I joined these groups simply for my entertainment. I was recently in America, bored, and stumbled upon these groups and decided to check them out.

I didn't know people could have so much random hatred.

I have been meaning to leave these groups for a while now. I am going to do that right now. Thanks for reminding me."

Membership details
CAN'T STAND KARAN JOHAR Members: 40 including K Jo
Karan Johar, get a life and stop tryin' to be a model / designer / tv host - Members: 14 including KJo

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John, Bipasha, Katrina go missing in Karan Johar's vote-youth video

John Abraham, Bipasha Basu and Katrina Kaif were also chosen to participate in filmmaker Karan Johar's vote campaign video. But at the last moment, the trio couldn't be a part of it for various reasons.

"That's true. Earlier on, John and Bipasha were all set to be a part of this video that has been created to spread awareness around voting this election season. Even Katrina was finalised but in the final scheme of things, we had to shoot the video without them. Such a pity," said director Tarun Mansukhani.

The "Vote Aapke Haath Mein Hai" video finally starred Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Shahid Kapur, Imran Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Asin, Ritiesh Deshmukh, Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor and Karan himself.

So what really went wrong?

"If you are searching for any controversies, then there aren't any. In fact, it wasn't even the matter of anyone opting out. All three were quite sweet and were game to shoot for the video. But then on the day of the shoot, John and Katrina were not in town due to which we had to go ahead without them," said Mansukhani.

How about Bipasha?

"Well, her 'Aa Dekhen Zara' was being released on the same day when we had to shoot for the video," the director said.

K3 teams up

Karan Johar is teaming up with Kareena and Kajol after a gap of eight years.

After casting the two in K3G, Karan is planning to cast the talented actresses in his upcoming film. The film will be directed by debutant Siddharth Malhotra, Prem Kishen’s son and grandson of the late Prem Nath.

The film is said to be based on the Hollywood hit film Stepmom, starring Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon. The shooting for this new project will begin soon after My Name Is Khan wraps up.