TIGER SHROFF PAYS TRIBUTE TO MJ IN 'MUNNA MICHAEL'

Tiger Shroff, who is currently shooting for director Sabbir Khans Munna Michael, has paid tribute to the late King of Pop Michael Jackson by replicating his moves in the film. And the first look of the movie shows the actor is trying to give his best shot to emulate MJ.

Tiger is seen wearing a hat and striking a pose similar to the signature Michael Jackson pose. Three massive sets reflecting Mumbai's nightlife were created at a studio here for a special song, which will feature over 400 dancers and will be choreographed by Ganesh Acharya, read a statement. The special song, which will be incorporating moves from some of Hollywood's finest background artistes, will open the film.

"Michael Jackson is the greatest and this entire film is dedicated to him. It's a new journey and I hope he's watching," Tiger said in a statement. Director Sabbir said: "The song was recorded in Mumbai and sent to Los Angeles, where a team of American choreographers created dance videos, which our Bollywood team and Tiger have recreated here." "We're keeping all the quintessential elements of Hindi cinema -- heroism, music, dance and action -- intact while trying to raise the bar".

Tiger will be imitating some of MJ's most iconic dance moves, including the `toe-stand', `crotch grab', `moonwalk', `feet shuffle', `MJ spin', `anti-gravity lean', `sideslide', 'robot' and `jacket throwback'. Producer Viki Rajani said: "As we all know, Tiger is one of the best dancers in Bollywood and this movie will distance him for the others. He moves like magic and in 'Munna Michael', people are going to see some unbelievable moves from him. With this movie we are looking to leave a benchmark for dancing in Bollywood."

Backed by Eros International and NextGen Films, "Munna Michael", which also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and newcomer Nidhhi Agerwal, will release on July 7, 2017.

TISCA CHOPRA TO WALK FOR KAVITA BHARTIA AT AIFW SS'17

Actress Tisca Chopra will turn showstopper for designer Kavita Bhartia at the Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) 2017.

The 28th edition of AIFW is being held at the NSIC Grounds, in Okhla. "Kavita Bhartia's clothes have an easy effortless chic with a luxe finish. Her looks can be worn many times over in multiple ways... That's what I love about her label," Tisca said in a statement.  Bhartia will be presenting her latest collection inspired by iznik pottery -- a decorated ceramic art from Turkish lands, on Friday. The range is full of feminine silhouettes with a perfect blend of Indian contemporary handwork and modern appeal.

Bhartia describes Tisca as a "wonderful personality with grace". "She looks beautiful in our ensembles. We are excited to have her as the showstopper," she said. In all, 110 designers -- on the runway and stall area -- are taking part in the event. The theme of the entire gala is 'India Modern Festive'. It will open with the re-interpretation of chanderi, and close with a guru-shishya (Master and Disciple) presentation by designers JJ Valaya and Alpana-Neeraj.

On the professional front, Tisca is busy shooting of short film titled "Chutney", which peeps into the world of the Indian middle class. 

HRITHIK ROSHAN'S 'KAABIL' TO RELEASE IN TELUGU

Hrithik Roshan starrer Kaabil, which is slated for worldwide release on January 26, 2017, will have a simultaneous release in Telugu too.

The film will be dubbed and released in Telugu because of Hrithik's huge fan base in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, read a statement issued on behalf of the movie's makers. "The 'Krrish' series and 'Dhoom 2' have been huge hits in the Telugu states," read the statement.

The first look teaser of "Kaabil", along with its Telugu version, will be released on November 26. Directed by Sanjay Gupta, the film stars Yami Gautham and has music by Rajesh Roshan.

ANYTHING ON INTERNET WON'T BE ON '#NOFILTERNEHA' : NEHA DHUPIA

There have been celebrity chat shows galore. But actress Neha Dhupia, who is set to host audio talk show #NoFilterNeha on music streaming service Saavn, says what sets apart her show will be her guests sharing insights in an unfiltered light.

Neha is also co-producing the show with an episode featuring witty filmmaker Karan Johar. The show, which will be aired once a week on every Tuesday, will feature celebrities ranging from Bollywood faces, sportstars, musicians and authors. Yuvraj Singh, Vishal Dadlani and Chetan Bhagat are some of the names who will be seen as guests on the show.

Neha says her guests were uninhibited about answering most questions."Usually when people do interviews... I have seen a lot of celebrities say that 'Oh no, sorry, we can't answer next question', but all the people who came on this show were so bright, intelligent and witty, they knew how to work around the question, they turned around everything," Neha told us.

The "Phas Gaye Re Obama" actress said the discussion with the celebrities would not be about their personal lives or professional lives in particular. "We did not question anyone on their personal lives because it's not what the show is. We didn't discuss their professional lives. We just discussed what no one has ever heard about these people and you will hear them in that unfiltered light.

"That is what is different about this show. Anything that is there on net is not going to be there on the show," the "MTV Roadies X4" judge said. On the movie front, Neha will next be seen in "Moh Maya Money", also starring actor Ranvir Shorey. It will release on November 11.

IT'S A RUMOR : VARUN ON WORKING WITH BIG B

Actor Varun Dhawan says he would love to share screen space with Amitabh Bachchan but, contrary to reports, he will not be featuring in Dabba Gul with the megastar.

Asked about the film, the "Dishoom" actor said: "It's a rumour and nothing has been confirmed."

"Who wouldn't want to work with Big B? But as of now, this is just a rumour," added Varun at the Night Life Convention Award function.

Pradeep Sarkar-directed "Dabba Gul" is said to be based on the "Dabbawalas" of Mumbai and an MBA student, who wants to learn their way of business for his internship.

AN OSCAR CAN OPEN UP EVERY CHOICE FOR AN ACTOR : IRRFAN

Acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan, who has made inroads into Hollywood, has won awards galore, but he says an Oscar is one trophy that can change everything for an artiste.

In an interview to writer Raja Sen for the October Issue of Architectural Digest India, Irrfan opened up about his Oscar fantasy while discussing an area of his Oshiwara house where he has stacked his awards.  Asked where he will keep the Oscar when he gets it, Irrfan said: "So many awards mean so little, but that...that is an award that would change everything; it can open up every choice for an actor."

"If it were ever to come, it would come with its own place. It would find its own place," added the actor, who features in Hollywood director Ron Howard's forthcoming film "Inferno", featuring Tom Hanks. One of the finest actors in present-day Hindi cinema, Irrfan loves his home to have a water body and mirrors.

Confessing to a mirror fetish, he said: "I always peer into them even if I'm walking by in a hurry." His present house, which also has a swing which Irrfan enjoys, fulfils his wish of having "an area surrounded by mirrors, where I can see myself from every angle".

TWINKLE KHANNA ANNOUNCES NEW BOOK

Twinkle Khanna, who after a stint as an actress, has established herself as an interior designer, author and popular columnist, announced her second book titled The Legend Of Lakshmi Prasad.

"My new book of stories that will hopefully make you laugh a lot and sigh a little. 'The Legend Of Lakshmi Prasad'," Twinkle tweeted. Her debut book "Mrs Funnybones" was one of the bestsellers last year. Twinkle also said her new book is up for pre-orders on various websites.

The daughter of actress Dimple Kapadia and late superstar Rajesh Khanna is married to Bollywood hero Akshay Kumar. Together, they have two children -- son Aarav and daughter Nitara.