PHOTO: Check out Kajol in DISCO DEEWANE

You can learn just by looking at Shah Rukh: Varun Dhawan

Actor Varun Dhawan, who was an assistant director to Karan Johar while My Name Is Khan was under production, says he learned a lot from superstar Shah Rukh Khan during that time.

"During that film, his script used to be scribbled with notes. I used to take the scripts to him and asked him what it is? It was all his references, his homework. So we could just learn by looking at him," the 24-year-old said here Wednesday during a promotional event for Student of The Year.

"He is an institution of acting, the way he functions, the way he goes about his work, you could just learn by looking at him," he added.

Shah Rukh is the co-producer of the forthcoming film Student of The Year, which marks the debut of David Dhawan's son Varun, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's daughter Alia Bhatt and model Siddharth Malhotra.

Siddharth, who was a clap boy on My Name Is Khan, also recalled how Shah Rukh used to dole out tips to the two.

"During the shooting of My Name Is Khan, he (Shah Rukh) came to know that we both wanted to act. I used to give the clap and and then sit down. He used to prepare his lines and then suddenly he used to start talking 'You should come early, see the props, touch things and feel them, look at your surroundings'," Siddharth said.

"Initially I did not understand who he was talking to and then I used to look up and realised that Sir (Shah Rukh) is telling me. Then a lot of times after the shooting he used to tell me and Varun how the scene came out or how to use actions and props," he added.

Student of The Year hits theatres Oct 19.

Bipasha exercises with SOTY songs

Bipasha Basu's workout sessions are like one big party for her these days, thanks to the soundtrack of Karan Johar's "Student Of The Year" (SOTY).

"Resumed my work out schedule today! Addicted to SOTY album! Love the soundtrack with my workout. Makes it feel like a big party," Bipasha, who hasn't been keeping too well, posted on Twitter.

The SOTY soundtrack has been composed by duo Vishal-Shekhar. The remixed, new age version of "Disco deewane" and the melodious "Ishq wala love", have found several fans.

SRK turns teacher for KJo!

SRK's a guru, alright. A love guru we mean. But we recently found out that he also doled out some special tips to a new bunch of students in B-town. 

Yeah, we're talking about KJo's discoveries — Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra, who are making a debut this year. In a candid chat with zoOm, they revealed, "SRK might not have been on the sets, but he was there emotionally. Besides, he had given us so many acting tips when we were assisting Karan during 'My Name Is Khan.' He knew we wanted to be actors, so he would take us aside after every scene and explain the nuances of the scene. It was great; he's our mentor, in a way." Well, with SRK for a teacher, we're sure these students will pass with flying colours. 

The Disco Song - Student Of The Year

'Disco Deewane' sample in 'THE DISCO SONG' is under license from Saregama India Limited. The 'Disco Deewane' sample is sung by Nazia Hassan

Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan Presents: STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Introducing 3 Students Of The Year Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. CHECK OUT THE THEATRICAL PROMO Below!!!!

Official Posters: STUDENT of the YEAR:

Kajol to do a cameo in Karan Johar's next

Dharma Productions is under a busy schedule preparing for its upcoming movie Student of the Year. The recent addition to this wonderful team, is Kajol, who is going to do cameo in the movie.

This is Kajol’s association with Dharma productions after MY NAME IS KHAN. She has played the lead actress for several of Karan’s films and their association dates back to various movies. He has always considered Kajol as his lucky mascot and wanted her to be a part of his new venture and Kajol readily agreed.

The movie revolves around campus life and tells a tale of three youngsters in their college days. The movie features fresh faces of Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Siddharth Malhotra. This is Karan Johar’s directorial venture after My name is Khan. All the three youngsters are excited and determined to make a mark in the industry. Student of the Year is slated for its release on the 19th October 2012