NEWS: Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh to play siblings

Contrary to reports, it is Priyanka Chopra, a trusted and luscious lieutenant of Farhan Akhtar's production company (she is the resident heroine of their Don series), and not Anushka Sharma who has been roped in to play a pivotal role in Zoya Akhtar's next directorial venture.

The film is a story of a strong bonding between a brother and a sister. And Priyanka's brother in Zoya's film would be played by none other than Ranveer Singh.

A bit of an odd casting calculation, considering the two play paramours in Yash Raj Film's 'Gunday'. Says a source close to Ranveer, "They are both very accomplished young talents. They will look as convincing as siblings and lovers."

To rewind a bit, Zoya wanted to cast real-life cousins Ranbir and Kareena Kapoor as siblings in her film. The two rejected the offer as too gimmicky.

NEW POSTER: Ramleela

FIRST LOOK: Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone in Sanjay Leela Bansali's RAM LEELA

FIRST LOOK: Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone in Sanjay Leela Bansali's RAM LEELA

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Ram Leela’ poster, a hit

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much anticipated movie ‘Ram Leela’ has launched its first poster

amidst much fan fare. The film stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, produced by

Bhansali Productions Pvt Ltd and Eros International, Ram Leela will hit the silver screen on

29th November, 2013.

Deepika Padukone surprised all her fans, when the talented actor tweeted about the

release of the poster. The poster is very ethnic, attractive and is already become the talk

of the town. The poster displays Ranveer holding Deepika as they stand on a heap of guns.

The dusk background and the effective colors make the lead pair standout. The poster is a

brilliant package put together and Deepika and Ranveer look stunning. The tagline of the

film reads ‘Goliyon Ki Rasleela’ is very catchy and has left the audiences guessing about the

film. Reputed critic Anupama Chopra tweeted saying , “Really like the first poster of Ram

Leela. Looking forward to Bollywood opera - as only Sanjay Leela Bhansali can make it!

(sic).”

The plot of the story has been kept under wraps, generating further curiosity among the

audiences. The poster launch has created quite a stir on the digital platforms and fans and

audiences are enthusiastically talking about the poster and ‘Ram Leela’ is already trending

on top social platforms.

Here is what fans have to say.

@ManchLov: Ram leela on 29th Nov... Excited... All the best in advance for a huge success...

@benishka2010: @deepikapadukone only u epitomizes Indian woman out f d current bollywood

Actresses. Ram Leela poster is epic.I m falling in luv wid Leela !

@ ShivaDutta2: @deepikapadukone Deepika u look so stuning in d 1st poster of #Ram Leela

NEWS: Deepika spends time with family, thanks to Ranveer

Actress Deepika Padukone can't thank her "Ram Leela" co-star Ranveer Singh enough for giving her time off to visit her parents for the New Year.

Each year Deepika likes to be with her family at this time of the year. However, this year she was committed to shoot for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Ram Leela" with Ranveer.

Ranveer has lately been running from the sets of "Ram Leela" in Gujarat to the sets of "Gunday" in Kolkata. The actor injuried himself on the sets of "Gunday", which eventually affected Bhansali's "Ram Leela" also.

"Ranveer Singh was shooting simultaneously for 'Gunday' and 'Ram Leela'. In fact, the whiskered look that he sports for Sanjay Bhansali's film has been incorporated into his personality in 'Gunday' for the want of a choice. Remember back in 1969 how Rajesh Khanna's bearded look in 'Ittefaq' had to be incorporated into 'Do Raaste' as the superstar shot simultaneously for both," said a source.

Bhansali was all set to complete the shooting of some dramatic scenes between Ranveer and Deepika, but Ranveer's accident forced the director to postpone the shoot.

And Deepika has quietly taken off to Bangalore to be with her family.

NEWS: Bhansali wants me to look really hot in 'Ram Leela': Ranveer

Actor Ranveer Singh, who is working in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Ram Leela," says the filmmaker wanted him to look extremely hot in the film and that is why he went shirtless for a song.

"We were shooting a song and was supposed to wear a traditional Gujarati kedia (outfit) and in passing, we were doing some trials and I was putting on kedias and taking them off and he was like 'You know what, your body is looking amazing. Now let's just do this song shirtless'," the 27-year-old said here Thursday at the unveiling of the cover page of Men's Health magazine featuring him.

"So, he decided just like that and then we did a section of my introduction song absolutely shirtless," he added.

Talking about the brief given to him for the film, Ranveer said: "Mr. Bhansali was very clear that he wanted me to be extremely hot. He said 'Baby, when you come on the screen, I just want girls either to tear your clothes off or their own clothes off'."

Meanwhile, Ranveer would also be seen mouthing Gujarati abuses in the film and he learnt them all in Gujarat.

"I went to Gujarat, I did some research, picked up the Gujarati language. First thing I wanted to learn were the 'gaalies' (abusive words), which are very interesting. I came back in four or five days and I presented it to Mr. Bhansali in a reading and he was like 'This is fabulous, you must go for it'," Ranveer said.

"So, yes I am putting myself out there by infusing my own Gujarati flavour in the dialogues, and I hope it has the same impact it had in 'Band Baja Baaraat'," he added.

"Ram Leela" also stars Deepika Padukone.

For now, Ranveer is now looking forward to the release of "Lootera". Besides this, the shooting of his next, "Gunday".

FIRST LOOK: Gunday

“GUNDAY” GOES ON FLOOR

14^th December 2012: Yash Raj Films’ GUNDAY started its first shooting schedule in Mumbai.

Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and Produced by Aditya Chopra, the film stars Ranveer Singh & Arjun Kapoor, as Bikram and Bala, along with Priyanka Chopra and Irrfan, in lead roles.

During Calcutta’s most unsettled times in the early 70’s, the inseparable Bikram and Bala, grew from being small time, inconsequential wagon breakers and coal thieves, to becoming the biggest and most powerful black marketing mafia-men. As the infamy of these two renegades spread far and wide... the People of this sprawling city started calling these two happy-go-lucky rebels... GUNDAY.

The film is scheduled for a late 2013 release.

Priyanka Chopra confirmed for YRF's Gunday

Life can't get better for Priyanka Chopra. 2012 has indeed been a year that she will remember forever. While on one hand, her film Barfi! has not just proved to be a smash hit and won her critical acclaim for her performance, but also has become India's official entry to the Oscars, on the other, she has released her first international single 'In My City'.

Well, if that wasn't enough, she has now been signed up for YRF's Gunday, that's being directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and stars Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor. With her signing the dotted line, the strong rumors that Katrina was being considered 'strongly' for the role can now be put to rest! While the official spokesperson of YRF confirmed that Priyanka would play the lead role in the film, director Ali Abbas Zafar also tweeted, "So finally we have leading lady for GUNDAY...Priyanka Chopra will star opposite Ranveer Singh & Arjun Kapoor" and I am very happy with my cast Ranveer, Arjun & Priyanka. I have never worked with them before."

Talking about the film, Ali said that the film will be completely shot in Kolkata and that it's a period film set in 1971 to 1988. He also added that the lead actors Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh will be seen as Bengalis in this 'not a love triangle' film.

The film will go on floors in December.

Ranveer Singh and Katrina Kaif to act together?

Youngsters Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor have been finalised for Ali Abbas Zafar's next film Gunday to be made for the Yash Chopra banner, there is no official word about the lead actress. 

But reports suggest that the Mere Brother Ki Dulhan director is keen to work with Katrina Kaif again, since she was part of his debut film with Imran Khan. And the director feels there is the comfort factor with Katrina.

Ranveer and Arjun will play coal thieves. The film is set in the 1970s and 1980s and is about Bikram and Bela who rose from being small time wagon breakers and coal thieves to becoming the biggest and most powerful black marketing mafia-men.

Ali Abbas Zafar had recently also accompanied Katrina to the Ajmer Sharif dargah. Was it to seek divine intervention before the start of a new venture? Let's wait and watch.

Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor to star in ’Gunday’

Actors Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor, who will be teaming up for Yash Raj Films next project titled "Gunday", will be seen playing the role of thieves in the film. 

To be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar of "Mere Brother ki Dulhan" fame, the film is produced by Aditya Chopra and will be set in '70s Kolkata. 

"Amidst the most turbulent times in the history of Kolkata, then Calcutta, from 1971 to 1988, Bikram and Bala rose from being small time wagon breakers and coal thieves to becoming the biggest and most powerful black marketing mafia men," a press release issued by Yash Raj Films said. 

"A rare combination of vigour and wit, the duo were inseparable and the city of Calcutta swore by their friendship, as their notoriety became the stuff of legends. The People of this sprawling city started calling these two carefree rebels--'Gunday'," it added. 

Both Ranveer and Arjun started their career in Bollywood with YRF movies- "Band Baaja Baarat" (2010) and "Ishaqzaade" (2012) respectively and both these films did quite well at the box office. 

This is both Ranveer and Arjun's third film with the banner and the first time that these two powerful performers have come together. 

The leading lady, who plays a pivotal role in the film, is yet to be cast and will be announced shortly. 

The film will go on floor this December.

Ranveer Singh denies Salman Khan Twitter attack

B-town contender for the prince charming crown Ranveer Singh has rubbished reports of his comment on  B-town macho man ultra success 'Ek Tha Tiger'.

Ranveer has denied the comment on twitter which said, "While I was passing through a multiplex people after seeing Ek Tha Tiger, I was asking for Tiger Baam," Ranveer spokesperson has called the tweet completely incorrect and baseless.

According to Ranveer the tweet being referred to is of an impersonator and not of Ranveer.

According to the official management Ranveer is on twitter and his twitter handle is @RanveerOfficial, he has never tweeted till date.

His intention of being on twitter is to be able to interact with his friends and read what they are tweeting.

The 26-year-old actor, who has been the focus of constant media speculation since he launched his career, says his life changed overnight after the success of Band Baaja Baaraat

It was recently announced that Singh has been cast in Yash Raj's next film with Arjun Kapoor.