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Yash Raj Films (YRF) officials says that their next production, directed by head honcho Yash Chopra, is not titled "London Ishq", as has been reported in certain sections of the media.

"Despite repeated confirmations that Yash Chopra`s film still remains untitled, large sections of the media continue to call it `London Ishq`. This is completely baseless, inaccurate and detrimental to the film," said an official statement from YRF.

The yet-to-be titled film, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma, started shooting for its first schedule in the third week of February in London. It has been creating a huge buzz all over since the first look was unveiled.

The film also brings together the Oscar award-winning pair of A.R.Rahman and Gulzar, who along with Chopra, are working on creating some wonderful and meaningful music.

Scheduled for a Diwali release, the film is expected to add the same fervour to the festive time that Chopra`s films are known for.

Every actor craves for good scripts and roles and 'Band Baaja Baaraat' sensation Anushka Sharma has no qualms in accepting her craving for it. But seems like her deeply-rooted faith revolves around Yashraj banner only.

Getting used to big hits and big roles at an initial stage of her career, Anushka gets miffed for being labelled for her association with Yashraj Banner.

"I don't work for production houses. I only work for good scripts and roles. If you follow my career graph you will find that I have not given a single flop yet in my career. I am proud of it. I am doing films from this banner because of the fact that I am getting good scripts from them. I will keep doing that till they offer me good roles and films as they have the maximum understanding and respect for my talent. You can not streamline yourself to such a narrow-way by sticking to just one production house or even one film director," said the favourite actor of Yashraj camp adding "I am doing Vishal Bharadwaj's 'Matru ki Biwi Ka Mann Dola' which is from a different banner."

It is indeed a surprise, when one can wonder how Anushka Sharma got one film that comes from a different banner.

Talking about her smashing chemistry with Ranveer Anushka says, "People do talk about our chemistry and I just need to say that we are not calculating our relationship. The kind of similarity we shared in the film 'Band Baaja Baaraat' is sort of similar but not entirely similar in real life as well. There was definitely no overt description of love in the film and similarly in the real life. Ours is a very strange relationship. There are times when we can't stand each other; at times we are on back slapping terms. Its very informal relationship and bit complicated as well."

Dhoom 3 is already one of the most awaited movies of 2012. And spurring the curiosity levels of the audiences is Katrina Kaif’s latest revelation.

Katrina Kaif has said that she will flaunt a toned body in Dhoom 3! She is quoted as saying by a daily: “The film requires me to flaunt a toned body and a certain body language that I’m working on.”

Katrina Kaif also said that Dhoom 3 is a prestigious film for her, Yash Chopra and the entire Dhoom team. She confessed that she is really looking forward to working in the film opposite Aamir Khan.

Though, this is the first time Kat will be seen opposite Aamir Khan, Katrina is already praises for him! She said that she is sure it’ll be a learning experience for her to work with Aamir Khan.

And since, besides Dhoom 3, Katrina will also be seen in two other Yash Raj flicks (Ek Tha Tiger and another romantic movie where she will be paired opposite Shahrukh Khan), buzz suggests that she is the latest hot favourite of the Yash Raj camp. Katrina Kaif retorted by saying that she only competes with herself and focuses on her work; everything else is insignificant to her.

Seems like Anushka Sharma has been reduced to nothing but a puppet of Yash Raj Films.

Apparently, she has been asked by the production house not to retaliate about her alleged affairs with Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor.

A source said, “Anushka isn’t the kind who’ll hide things for the heck of it. But she has been advised by the YRF officials not to talk about her personal life to the media.”

However, it was the most recent Shahid Kapoor allegation that made her see red. So she chose to seek Shahid’s help itself to clear the air.

“She will be allowed to talk to the press only during the promotion of the film Ladies V/S Ricky Bahl. But Shahid has promised to bail her out in the time being,” added the source.

After all, what are “just good friends” for?

Boney Kapoor's son Arjun Kapoor will be launched by Yash Raj film Ishaqzaade a love story of a passion ignited by hatred with the backdrop of politics in rural India.

Directed by Habib Faisal of Do Dooni Chaar fame. The film will also see the debut of Parineeti Chopra's cousin of actress Priyanka.

The film went on floor on Sunday and is slated for a summer release of 2012.

A few years back quite a few detractors had rejoiced when Katrina was signed for a serious affair like 'New York' coming from Yash Raj Films. They were sure that she would fail but Chopras had good belief in her. They played to her strengths and managed to hide her weaknesses.

Now with 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' finding brownie points coming its way mainly due to Katrina's presence, they have wasted no time in rewarding her with a film each with Aamir Khan (Dhoom 3), Salman Khan (Ek Tha Tiger) and Shahrukh Khan (untitled film to be directed by Yash Chopra).

Call it a cliche but the writing is pretty much clear on the wall - Katrina Kaif is easily Yash Chopra's newest blue eyed girl with multiple films falling in her kitty at a rapid pace.

"Now this is something that is already making quite a few cynics hide their faces and look the other way because they had never imagined Katrina being summoned at least for those roles that required her to actually act," says a filmmaker on condition of anonymity.

As Katrina about being entrusted to deliver in quite a few biggies, especially her immediate next release 'Ek Tha Tiger' and she says, "See, we are trying our best. It is good to be shooting for the film and we have a good script in hand to work upon. As for the performance standing out then well, we have some amazing scenes, sequences and locations in 'Ek Tha Tiger' which I believe would help enhance the performance as well."

Aah, now if only Katrina could acknowledge herself a little more than being her diplomatic self, there may well have been yet another inclusion of a fiery actress in the world of Bollywood.

The suspense is over. Katrina Kaif has finally agreed to star in Yash Raj Films' Dhoom 3 opposite Aamir Khan and the big question that this confirmation throws up is,

Will Katrina go ahead with the legacy and sizzle wearing a bikini for this film?

For those who came in late, Katrina was always the first choice for the role. However, a precondition for doing the role was that Katrina would have to wear a two-piece in a couple of scenes in the film that the superstar actress was reluctant despite being eager to work in the film.

While confirming Katrina's acceptance of the role, the makers of Dhoom 3 did not, however, mention whether she will wear a two- piece in the film.

Earlier, when Katrina was hesitating to do the role, the makers tried scouting for a fresh face.

"We were unable to find the perfect debutante to play the lead role after almost a year of searching. Briefly, we also tried roping in an international actress but were still unable to find someone who would stand out," Vijay Krishna Acharya AKA Victor, director of the film, said . "Both (YRF head honcho) Aditya Chopra and I really wanted to be sure that the actress we chose is perfect for the role. As reported earlier, Katrina was an obvious choice for all of us. She is someone who we all know will bring tremendous enthusiasm and commitment to the film. This is also the first time Aamir and Katrina will unite on the screen. That certainly adds value to the project," Vijay said. Barring her debut film Boom , Katrina has refrained from wearing a bikini in her career so far.

In fact in her eight-year career, she has largely avoided excessive skin show. The actress, regarded as the most saleable female star by many, has been following the norm of avoiding bold scenes ever since she started dating Salman Khan.

Katrina was recently seen kissing Hrithik Roshan in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara , but that scene was filmed during the phase when she and Salman had briefly broken up.

The buzz on Dhoom 3 suggests Katrina would not only have to sport a bikini, she may also have to share a passionate smooch with Aamir. The Dhoom films have always had scenes that require the heroines to expose in beachwear and also do intimate scenes.

In the first film, Esha Deol got a hot makeover and was seen flaunting a toned body in a bikini. In Dhoom 2, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan sported two-piece beachwear and also shared a kissing scene with Hrithik Roshan.

Decision to go with Katrina for Dhoom 3 was taken after a lot of discussion and several meetings between Aditya Chopra and Vijay Krishna Acharya.

Meanwhile it seems that Katrina has become YRF's new muse.

Her latest YRF production, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan , is already a big hit. The film has grossed Rs 50 crore in less than two weeks. She has two other YRF productions lined up - Ek Tha Tiger opposite Salman and Yash Chopra's comeback directorial feature opposite Shah Rukh Khan.

The hunt for a leading lady for Dhoom 3 is over!

Katrina Kaif will sizzle in the third instalment of the action-adventure series, which features Aamir Khan as the anti-hero.

Yash Raj Films (YRF) had been on the lookout for a fresh face for the role, which was essayed by Esha Deol and Aishwarya Rai, in Dhoom and Dhoom 2, respectively.

"After almost a year of searching for a new face for Dhoom 3, we were still unable to find the perfect debutante to play the lead role. We even reached out to international talent but were still unable to find someone who stood out," said director Vijay Krishna Acharya aka Victor.

The choice was made jointly by Victor and producer Aditya Chopra.

"Once we decided to go with a known face and not pursue the newcomer route, Katrina was the obvious choice for all of us," Victor said in a YRF press statement last Friday.

Katrina has been riding high on the success of films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and another YRF venture Mere Brother Ki Dulhan earlier this year.

"She is someone whom we all know will bring tremendous enthusiasm and commitment to the film. The first time pairing of Aamir with Katrina will also certainly add value," he added.

However, it seems that the soon-to-be dad, Abhishek is not very keen to start shooting for the 'Dhoom' series in November as his wife Aishwarya’s due date for their first child is on the same month, and the actor wants paternity leave to spend time with his wife and baby B.

Speaking about Abhishek postponing the shooting of 'Dhoom 3', a source stated, “Yash Raj had Abhishek's dates from November onwards. But Aishwarya is due in November and Abhishek wants to spend some quality time with his baby and wife before getting back to work.

Hence, he requested YRF to postpone the shoot for a month or two."

Meanwhile, it’s heard that the 'Dhoom' series is now ready to roll only in December or January on Abhishek's request to postpone the film’s shooting.

Confirming the news, a source said, “Bachchans are family to YashChopra. He immediately agreed to give Abhishek some time off. He asked the makers of Dhoom 3 to begin shooting the film only after Abhishek is ready.”

Abhishek, who has a list of peppy item numbers to his credit like ‘One Love’ and ‘Right Here Right Now’, said in a recent interview that item songs are a lot of fun.

"I definitely think that item songs are a lot of fun to do. I enjoy the beat and pace. And sometimes the singing too. I have enjoyed doing all of them but strangely I have never looked at them as item numbers," stated Junior B.

It’s common knowledge in the industry that Abhishek never gets nervous when exuding his dancing skills on screen and most of the time his song numbers have been a hit with the audience.

When the actor was asked whether he’s getting ready to do an item number in his forthcoming films, Abhishek stated, “My directors would be the best to answer. But yes, if they ask me to shake a leg I won't shy off for sure."

VJ-turned actress Shenaz Treasurywala is a multifaceted person. After trying her hands in modelling and acting, the girl has now turned a screenplay and dialogue writer.

She penned down the screenplay and dialogue for Yash Raj's youth film Luv Ka The End. This is her first film as a screenplay writer.

A friend of Shenaz revealed, " Yash Raj Films commissioned her to write it after reading another screenplay that she had written about earlier.