Who Plays Mother role in "Bahubali"?

Director S.S.Rajamouli and producer Devineni Prasad are considering Sridevi and Sushmita Sen for a pivotal role in their upcoming project "Bahubali". The film will be released in three languages: Telugu, Tamil and Hindi. Rajamouli now has his sights on either Sridevi or Sushmita Sen to play mother to the two handsome actors in this semi-period saga. Producer of the movie wants a popular Bollywood actress for the key role given that a Hindi version is very much on the cards. Both the actress were listened to the script and demanded for Rs. 1 Crore which is yet to be finalize.

Vikram lost 13 kilos for "Manoharudu"

Versatile actor Vikram lost 13 kilos for a role in his upcoming flick "Manoharudu" ("I" in Tamil) which is being directed by Shankar. Director asked the actor to lose five more kilos to perfectly fit the character. So, Vikram left to china to lose weight by using the state of the art equipment. This is the high budget movie as nearly Rs. 100 Crores have gone into the production. In this movie Vikram will be seen in dual role and Amy Jackson is playing the female lead role. AR Rahman scoring the music and the makers are planning to release the movie in August.

Mahesh Bhatt voice for "Aashiqui 2".

Producer Mahesh Bhatt has lent his voice to "Aashiqui 2" movie. The film has been extremely close to his heart, given that the first installment he directed over two decades ago turned out to be a cult classic in its own right. Playing the role of father for Aditya Kapur in the movie, Mahesh Bhatt will not make an appearance, but will be seen communicating with Aditya only via phone conversations.

Confirming the news, Mahesh Bhatt says, "I play the lead actor's (Aditya) father. But I am not acting in the film; you won't see me. I have given my voice for two scenes.

He has a phone conversation with his dad and my voice can be heard." The movie is directed by Mohit Suri featuring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor. The movie is slated to release on April 26th.

Nitin name as Pawan Kalyan in "Courier Boy Kalyan"

Nitin who is in full josh with success of his recent movie "Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde" is now concentrating on his upcoming movie "Courier Boy Kalyan". In this movie Yami Gautham is going to share screen with Nitin. Till date 50% of the movie shooting has been completed directing by Prem Sai. 
According to the inside news in this movie Nitin's name is Pawan Kalyan. Karthik is scoring music and the movie is producing by Gautham Menon under Photon Kathaas Banner. Cinematography by Om Prakash.

"Kochadaiyaan" trailer at Cannes Film Festival

Rajinikanth would be launching the trailer of his film "Kochadaiyaan" at the Cannes Film Festival. Here is other news that director Susi Ganesh will be premiering his film "Shortcut Romeo" at the international festival as well. The movie features Neil Nitin Mukesh, Ameesha Patel and Puja Gupta, will be screened at the French Riviera on May 22nd.

"Shorcut Romeo" is a remake of the director's own superhit Tamil film "Thiruttu Payalae", features music by Himesh Reshammiya, while the story follows life of a filthy rich housewife, having an extra marital relationship to keep herself busy, and who will go to any lengths to hide her affair from her husband. "Shorcut Romeo" is Produced by Susi Ganesh Productions which is going to release on June 21st.

Singer Shamshad Begum Passed Away.

Legendary playback singer Shamshad Begum who is 94, mesmerised music lovers with classics like "Kahin Pe Nigahen Kahin Pe Nishaana", "Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon", "Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar" and "Kajra Mohabbat Wala", died at her Mumbai residence from age related ailments.

A versatile singer, Begum enthralled millions with her songs in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil and Punjabi. She sang for almost all the top composers of her time including Ghulam Haider, Naushad and O P Nayyar.

Her major hits include Kahin Pe Nigahen Kahin Pe Nishana, Boojh Mera Kya Naam Re and Leke Pehla Pehla Pyar (CID-1956), Saiyan Dil Mein Aana Re (Bahar- 1951) and Chod Babul Ka Ghar (Babul-1950) and Kajra Mohabbat Wala (Kismat-1968).

Aamir Khan as Gymnast in "Dhoom 3"

Aamir Khan, who plays a gymnast in Vijay Krishna Acharya's thriller "Dhoom 3", has been shooting in a circus tent. Aamir is shooting for his introduction song and as well as several scenes at Film City. A source says, "He will be indulging in trapeze and mid air acts for the shoot. The place has been booked for a good long 40 days. European dancers and performers will be performing with him in the song."