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Actress Sana Khan is seemingly in hiding after getting embroiled in a controversy surrounding an alleged kidnapping of a 15-year-old girl, but her absence won't affect the shooting of Salman Khan starrer "Mental".

Sohail Khan, who is producing-directing "Mental", told, "I read about Sana just as you did. I am clueless about what's happened to her. But I am not required to shoot with her for a month. By then I hope her problems are sorted out and her life returns to normal."

Sanaparticipated in reality show "Bigg Boss 6", which was hosted by Salman and according to a source; she doesn't have a major part in the movie.

"The main female roles are played by Tabu and Daisy Shah. Salman had made an implicit promise to cast her, and he did. And unless absolutely necessary Salman and Sohail won't replace her. But if they have to, it's no big deal because she has hardly shot for the movie," told a source.

News of the actress' involvement in the kidnapping of a minor girl emerged Friday. According to reports, she has been declared absconding after she was charged with alleged attempted abduction of the girl, who supposedly rejected a marriage proposal by Sana's cousin Naved Khan. 

Singer Altaf Raja, who is making his comeback with the song titled "Jholuraam" in Emraan Hashmi starrer "Ghanchakkar", tells the actor has ability to make things successful.

Altaf has shot a quirky music video with Emraan for "Jholuraam". Praising the actor, he told, "Whatever Emraan touches, it turns gold."

Emraan has chartbusters "Soniyo", "Pee Loon", "Tum mile", "Aashiq banaya aapne" and "Ishq sufiyana" among others to his credit.

Altaf further added, "He has so many hit songs to his credit. He is one star who probably has the most number of hit songs picturised on him in the past five years. I'm sure that people will love the fun moments... the song will become a hit. Watch out for it."

"Jholuraam" describes Emraan's character in "Ghanchakkar", coming out June 28.

Emraan, who is quite thrilled about Altaf singing for him for the first time, told it is a "huge draw" to have Altaf sings Jholuraam for them.

"He has been the voice of the masses. When he sang 'Pardesi', the nation sang the song with him and it is fantastic that he is singing for 'Ghanchakkar'. The song is super fun and quirky. I'm looking forward to the reaction from the people", he added.

Produced by UTV Motion Pictures, "Ghanchakkar" will see Emraan with Vidya Balan. 

Admitting that he takes Kolkata Knight Riders' defeats "personally", megastar Shahrukh Khan stressed that the Indian Premier League (IPL)matches have been a learning experience for him and his children.

"I got to learn a lot (from IPL)...to learn how to lose but not become losers. My children have also learnt a lot. They haven't learnt that much from my profession. But this completely uncontrolled, unbridled enthusiasm, ups and downs and not knowing what's happening has taught them to be better people. So I thank IPL," Shah Rukh said a TV channel while promoting his upcoming release "Chennai Express".

Conceding to missing most of his team's matches in the series, he said he has to juggle with the entertainment aspect in both cricket and movies.

"I couldn't come (to Eden Gardens). I was shooting my film and am injured too...I wanted to complete the movie… I had a choice though. People would have been happy anyway watching the league matches, whether I am present or absent. Or if my film comes out , people will be happy watching it too. I have to balance it out between cricket's entertainment and film's entertainment," told Shah Rukh, whose "Chennai Express" comes out on Aug 8.

The Bollywood 'badshah' admitted feeling "really sad" when his team, KKR, does not perform to expectations.

"I missed all the matches.. specially we didn't make it to the play offs. We are the defending champions. When my team was not doing well, I feel really sad. I take it personally in terms of my emotions.. in terms of my children because I feel their life's learnings are through this IPL," he told.

Of the 16 IPL matches KKR played, the team won six and lost 10, thereby ruining its chances of qualifying for the play-offs this season. 

Three of Bollywood's well-known Khans - Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir - have already had a taste of the small screen, but Saif Ali Khan is happy being far-away from it. Neither does he enjoy the drama content, nor does he find any entertainment in reality TV.

"I don't know about acting on TV. I feel we need great content on TV. As of now, it is cornered by housewives, and I feel there's a need for content for young boys. Our TV is not as good," Saif said.

As a spectator, he enjoys watching TV, and believes it shouldn't be called an "idiot box".

"I like to watch a few episodes of British and American shows once in a while, and one has to admit that the quality of some of their shows is as good as movies somehow," he further added.

Saif, who was recently seen in his home production "Go Goa Gone", tells no-no to Indian TV reality shows as well.

"I can't bear reality TV. Why would I want to watch all of that? I don't like shows like 'Big Brother'. I like drama," he told.

While Saif has kept away from the small screen, his veteran actress mother Sharmila Tagore has earlier judged music reality show "Dhoom Macha De", and actress sister Soha Ali Khan has hosted "Khelo Jeeto Jiyo". 

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh needs no introduction as such. But, here's one anyway – he's a grandson to Bollywood's legendary singer Mukesh and a son to Nitin Mukesh, who's a well-known singer too. As it runs in the family, Neil Nitin Mukesh was expected to sing as well. However, he chose a different path – acting.

Neil told, "People expected me to sing rather than act when I first thought of entering Bollywood." Neil made his Bollywod debut as a child artist in Yash Chopra's Vijay (1988). Neil went on to complete his Bachelors in Commerce from a college in Mumbai and then, decided to take up acting as his career, instead of singing. That, he's connected to Bollywood, is no secret. But, the actor insists that he has made it on his own. "People did offer me a cup of tea but after that it was on my own. If they say that having a Bollywood connect helps get you roles then I have definitely not got any."

Neil Nitin Mukesh made his Bollywood debut as an adult in the critically acclaimed Johnny Gaddaar in the year 2007 and was nominated for Filmfare's Best Male Debut Award. He earned popularity post commercial success of his next, New York (2009) in which he played a supporting role. He did a couple of movies later on but, he hasn't got his big break yet. The fine actor that he is, he is very choosy when it comes to scripts.

He will soon be seen in a movie titled 'Shortcut Romeo'. Neil is passionate about bikes and electronics. "I also love editing and so I installed the new FCP software on my computer. I also love composing music and recently bought a medicontroller with which, I can program music and compose newer tunes.,"

Neil Nitin Mukesh, who is coming up with another Bollywood film, 'Shortcut Romeo', had a passion for bikes earlier. But now he has shifted focus to electronics. He mentions how he bought a new camera which is water proof and so he is waiting to dip in the ocean and click pictures with his camera. "I also love editing and so I installed the new FCP software on my computer. I also love composing music and recently bought a medicontroller with which I can program music and compose newer tunes.", Neil said.

Speaking to the newspaper, Neil told that he lives a very boring life and that, he's not dating anyone. Previously, we had heard that Neil was dating Sonal Chauhan. Appears that it was all air and no substance! Bollywood Celebden wishes Neil good luck with his career!

Actor Girish Taurani, who is making his acting debut with Prabhudheva's "Ramaiya Vastavaiya", believes keeping the viewers happiness will help him tread the right direction in his career.

"All my energy is invested here. In future, whatever work I do, my intention will be to do good work and keep my audience happy," Girish said.

"Audience will always remain the king, and if they are pleased with you, they will take you ahead," told Girish.

The actor, son of producer Ramesh Taurani, says it doesn't matter what family one comes from. If you're talented, you're here to stay.

"Hrithik Roshan is a producer's son, Aamir Khan is a producer's son - whoever has the talent will survive. If the audience likes your work, you will survive. Shah Rukh (Khan) doesn't have any backup (film family background), and he did so well. He is still doing very well," asks Girish.

"Ramaya Vastavaiya", releasing July 19, features Shruti Haasan as the female lead. 

Director Anees Bazmee tells he was not keen to rope in Sunny Leone in his movie because he doesn't want to be "accused of anything risque".

The Canadian adult movie star Sunny embarked on Bollywood journey with "Jism 2″ and she also did item number in "Shootout At Wadala". Before that she had participated in the television reality show "Bigg Boss 5″, which paved her way into the Indian film industry.

There were news that now Sunny has bagged a role in "Welcome" sequel, which was originally played by Mallika Sherawat.

Bazmee directed "Welcome", a 2007 hit comedy, starred Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif as the lead pair. It also featured Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar, according to the reports; the two actors didn't feel comfortable working with Sunny.

The director has taken strong exception to the reports that only Anil and Nana, who were to be paired with Sunny in the sequel, shied away from being associated with the former adult film actress.

Bazmee revealed, "It's being made out that they are family men with children and therefore felt embarrassed about being seen on screen with her. As if I, the director of the film, am okay with the idea. Let me make it very clear that I was not at all interested in signing her."

Bazmee is known for directing movies like "Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha", "No Entry", and "Ready".