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Akshay Kumar is King

The success of his film “Singh is Kinng” has got Akshay Kumar to a whole new level. The success of his television show “Khatron Ke Khiladi” on the newly launched channel “Colors” has added to it. He is currently the ruling king of the Bollywood industry. Akshay is seen performing and getting celebrities to perform dare devil stunts in the show. Actresses and models like Aditi Gowitrikar, Pooja Bedi and Nethra Raghuraman are part of the show. He was seen the other day with wife Twinkle at the launch party of the “Colors” channel.  Increased rates, several film offers and a line of endorsements are some of the spin offs of his success.

Akshay Kumar has come to be the comedy king of Bollywood and the Akshay-Katrina pair is undoubtedly, “Jodi No.1”. He has to his credit already brands like Thums Up and Grasim. The new addition is the Levi Strauss jeans. Yes, Akshay has been chosen to be the brand ambassador of the Levi jeans brand. The shooting for the ads is already on at beautiful locales in Los Angeles. A few days more and we would be able to see Akshay slip in to a smart pair of Levi jeans. It is sunshine time for the actor and he is being paid astronomical figures to just be there on shows and ads. Great going Akshay!!

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Akshay is so relieved

Akshay Kumar is finally relieved of the pressure that comes with the opening of a hyped-up movie, but new controversy always follows the big films.

Firstly, Akki talks about the success of Singh is Kinng, which was so boring that his son couldn't stay up to watch the entire movie (kidding, his son just couldn't stay up...you know how kids are. Akshay should have given him a bottle of Coke to sip on and let's see that kid go to sleep before the end of the movie) and where he's planning to go for holiday.

"I think I've earned my holiday. I was so nervous and tense before the release I couldn't sleep."

"Every time a release is around the corner I put the desktop globe in front of my wife and tell her to pick a destination for a holiday if the film clicks, I told my wife if my new film is a hit I'll take her to Monte Carlo. If it doesn't work we'll have to make do with Mahabaleshwar,"

So if anyone wants to stalk Akshay, he's currently in Monte Carlo. Shhh, you didn't read about it here though.

Other news revolving around Singh is Kinng is that Anees Bazmee is currently being sued for 5 crore rupees (50 million) by Amit Khan, a writer who says that he actually wrote a novel entitled Boss, which was published in 1996 and the story of SIK is copied from it, scene by scene.

Anees dismisses the story however and says,

"I had given a break to Amit. And now that my film is a hit, he's claiming I've stolen his story. Does he have the proof for it? This is what success does to people."

All I have to say is "Show me the novel!"

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Akki is back on track with Singh is Kinng

Akshay Kumar must be a very happy chappie at the moment because his new movie seems to have hit the right note at the box office. Singh is Kinng is doing well at all cinemas and even though the movie does not necessarily have the most logical story-line, it seems to be doing alright for entertainment.

Have you noticed that when a movie and/or actor is liked by the media, even the most illogical storyline and large plot holes are ignored and the entertainment merits of the movie are brought to the fore? This seems to be the case with Singh is Kinng, which has critics raving about the Akshay-Katrina Kaif jodi.

Akki speaks about the film and the response it has received in the industry,

"It is an entertaining film and I have made it for my grandmother and my grandfather. The film is about positive attitude - that is the USP of the film. I am eager to take them to watch the film."

"We all are very happy with the movie. I am very excited about the film as it is my first home production."

Well, while he's happy with the movie, some Sikh's have taken offense at their portrayal in the movie have demonstrated in some places to have it boycotted as it is insulting to them.

Some scenes were re-shot when it seemed that their connotations were too ambiguous but some people are never happy. Is it because Akshay didn't have a proper beard? Whatever, guys look hot with stubble.

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Akshay is going to try again

Akshay Kumar, otherwise known as the tall and chiseled hit-machine in Bollywood, had a little blip on his hit movie streak with Tashan, but he's hoping to jump back in the box office blockbusters with the almost-here Singh is Kinng.

Singh is Kinng will be Akshay's biggest release, with 70 prints being released in the UK alone. Man, that must be a fun amount of pressure on Akki's head. But I do think this movie is going to be a hit...it's a typical Akshay movie and with many fans of the Akshay Kumar-Katrina Kaif pairing, it has all the ingredients for a successful opening.

Tanuj Garg, a paper-pusher and the marketing and distribution head of Studio 18 speaks about the figures that he expects from Singh is Kinng,

"Our Welcome grossed near on £ 912,000 in U.K. on 51 prints. On Singh is Kinng the bar has been taken up further in terms of marketing and prints. Given the holiday period, the film's genre and the immense excitement enveloping its release, it will have a wide release across the circuit."

But according to Akshay, to be a real king, you just have to have a positive attitude towards life. Oh, and you need a turban.

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Akshay Kumar’s latest “Sinngh is Kinng”

Akshay Kumar sure has his stars shining bright. The success of his laugh riots like “Garam Masala” and “Phir Hera Pheri” to name a few , have proved that he is truly “comedy king”. He has a lot going good for him these days. From hosting a show on the new television channel “Colors” to the release of his much-hyped new film “Singh is Kinng.”

The star known for his dare devil stunts is the perfect host for a show like “Khatron Ke Khiladi” which is based on the same concept as “Fear Factor”. Akshay has done some really awesome stunts for his latest film. The Akshay – Katrina pair sure looks hot and are all set to hit the theatres on the 8^th of August, 2008. They already have fans waiting in anticipation.

Akshay plays the role of a Sikh “Happy Singh” in the film. The film is all about how Akshay finds himself in different situations that life has to offer, from the village boy to that of the Underworld Don. A major portion of the film is shot in the beautiful country, Australia. The cast of the film includes Katrina Kaif, Neha Dhupia, Javed Jaffrey and Ranvir Shourey. This is an absolutely new role that Akshay fans are going to see him in.

With just a few more days for the release of this Anees Bazmee film, Akshay sure is making news.

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Snoop Dogg's career is dead...

Remember Snoop Dogg? He was once a respected rapper... Well... as respected as a rapper could be amongst all the drugs, whores and alcohol.

No more.

Snoop Dogg has officially decided to end his career as a rapper by agreeing to do a rap duet with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar.

Akshay, is set to record the song as a promo for his upcoming movie, Singh is Kinng.

... Wow. It must be hard for rappers to find work these days. First Wyclef Jean with Abhishek... and now Snoop Dogg with Akshay?

At least for Wyclef you could say:

a) He wasn't really a "rapper" per se and,

b) Abhishek can speak legible English

... But what about Snoop Dogg? A so-called "bad boy" rapping for a Bollywood movie? With all the dancing and prancing? With an actor whose command over the English language is, to put it nicely, pathetic. I mean... When I hear Akshay speak English, I'm not sure if he's gargling or being choked. The thought that he's speaking a human language doesn't even enter my mind.

Snoop Dogg has taken the first steps down a dark road. A road which will inevitably end with him voicing a donkey in a children's movie. I'm looking at you Eddie Murphy! You were supposed to be the next Richard Pryor! Instead you turned out to be "that loser from that crap movie."

Nice move, dumbass!

... Even though Shrek was awesome.

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Bollywood Revolves Around Akshay?

That's what Akshay Kumar wants. The super-hit machine actor has thrown down the gauntlet to Yash Raj. Either movies are all about him or he won't act anymore! I can see it now, "Akshay Kumar in Akshay, a movie about the handsome actor who has everything he could ever want, besides his own talk-show." Could this guy's head get any bigger?

Akshay's problem with Yash Raj and Aditya Chopra came to the fore when he was not used solely on promotional material for Tashan (note, this is a multi-starrer movie) and he's refused to attend any promotional events for movie either, especially if he has to go to them with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor.

I guess it's understandable, since Akshay usually has been the male lead in most of his movies, that he doesn't appreciate sharing the limelight with Saif and Kareena, but to demand that the movie be all about him is ridiculous. I doubt even Bebo has such a big head. Aditya isn't stupid though and he's been using Saif and Kareena's relationship to market the film...yes, it's cheap, but it's just good business.

It's not known whether the split is from Akshay or Aditya, but don't expect to see Akki in any Yash Raj films soon. Don't worry though, Akshay will never be far from our screens, with three other releases planned for 2008, he's still the 'stalker' of Bollywood.

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April Release for the Kareena – Saif Starrer "Tashan"

Tashan is the much publicised film under the Yash Raj banner that is slated for release on the 25th of April. The film is in the news for many reasons. It stars the hot and happening pair Kareena-Saif. Tashan has a glittering star cast with actors like Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor playing important roles. Anil Kapoor for a change plays a negative role in the film. The film also has Saif Ali Khan's son Ibrahim making his first appearance. The father-son duo in real life continue to play the same roles in the film too.

Kareena makes her first appearance in her new avatar. The star has proved that losing weight is child's play if you have a will of steel. The bikini scene of the star has grabbed much public attention with rumours of her fainting on the sets after starving herself the whole day long.

The songs are rapidly gaining on the popularity charts. The film has been shot at scenic locations in Kerala, Mumbai, Ladakh and Rajasthan. Kareena with her drop dead thin looks and with the affair of the two (Saif and Kareena) making the rounds, the media has created enough hype leading to very high expectations. The film is the directorial debut of Vijay Krishnan Acharya of Dhoom fame.

With the countdown for D-day having begun, the movie buffs are all truly waiting in anticipation for the release of the multi-starrer "Tashan".

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