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Salman Khan is unfazed by success, failure or superstardom: Kareena Kapoor

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Kareena Kapoor Khan is busy with the promotions of her movie 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. In an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, Bebo spoke of her very popular co-star and how he is unfazed by success or failure.

Bebo said, "You know Salman is somebody who is just unbelievable as a person. He is emotional and yet strong (Pauses). The best thing about Salman Khan is that he is unfazed. That’s the right word for him. He is unfazed by his success, he is unfazed by his failure and he is unfazed by his superstardom. That’s what makes him the biggest, most successful superstar of our times. He doesn’t care that he is such a star. He is above his films. Entering with multiple bodyguards or just showing off clout is Not what defines a star. Somewhere I connect with him on that because I am like that too. I would want to do things on my own. I would want to walk my dog or do normal things. He is chilled out and for me, I really relate to that aspect of him."

Bajrangi Bhaijaan is directed by Kabir Khan, and produced by Salman Khan and Rockline Venkatesh. It is scheduled for release on 17 July.

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Watch: Salman and Kareena’s journey with little Munni in ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ trailer!

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Salman Khan will just win your heart this time again with ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’. The trailer of the much-awaited film of Salman and Kareena is out! It is fun and the cute moments between little Munni and Salman will make you go awww...

Salman Khan plays Pavan Kumar Chaturvedi but everybody calls him Bajrangi ‘pyar se’ and he calls Kareena – ‘behenji’...ouch! Well, Kareena soon corrects him and introduces herself as Rasika. Apart from a few fun elements, the trailer introduces the characters and shows the journey that Bajrangi, Rasika and little Munni are going to undertake. Will they succeed?

Nawazuddin’s appearance as a journalist is also comical in the trailer and we loved the bit.

Watch the trailer of Kabir Khan’s ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ here:

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'Thought of Saif Ali Khan while romancing Kareena Kapoor' - Salman Khan

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Whenever Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor have worked together, their chemistry has been crackling and one of the highlights of the film. ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ seems to be no different. This time too Salman will be romancing Kareena on the big screen.

Given that Sallu has been addressing Kareena as ‘behenji’ in few portions of the movie, we asked the superstar how it was romancing Bebo to which he quipped, “It was good. But whenever I romanced Kareena, Ali came to my mind. Saif Ali Khan.”

Salman’s reply left Kareena embarrassed and the pretty actress said, “I don’t have anything to say.”

We wonder what Saif has to react?!

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I’m proud to be a working, married and independent woman - Kareena

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Kareena Kapoor Khan who was brave enough to marry at her peak, speaks to Hindustan Times about her career post marriage. Bebo has proved to be an exception, being one of the few actresses to maintain her position and popularity over a period of 15 Years (that too without a single release free year)!

Bebo reveals that she is taking it easy and doesn't want to work on several films at a time, "I am greedy for success, but at the same time, I also wish for a good life". The actress admits that she is amazed she is about to enter her 16th year in the industry and that her new mission is to work with new directors!

Kareena admits that she was advised to not get married, but said 'to hell with it' as she wanted to be married, perform, act, look good, and do some interesting roles simultaneously! She reveals ''I’m proud to be a working, married and independent woman. You have to learn to balance things. And I’m doing both the things I love — I am married to the man I love and I love my work''.

Well Kareena has managed to balance her personal and professional life very well! We hope her career goes from strength to strength over the years! Kareena currently has Bajrangi Bhaijaan (with Salman Khan), Udta Punjab (with Diljit Dosanjh), Balki's next (with Arjun Kapoor) and RajKumar Gupta's next lined up!

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15 golden years of Kareena!

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Ever since she was a little child, Kareena knew she was destined for Stardom. The actress recently admitted that at the tender age of 9, she said to Salman Khan “Listen, one day, I’m going to work with you and I am going to be a big superstar”’ – How true did that turn out to be! Bebo (as she is fondly known) has dispelled the myths that actresses can’t have a successful career post marriage. The actress has risen from strength to strength over a period of 15 years (remarkable for an actress) and has managed to balance a successful career, countless endorsements and a beautiful marriage! We at Pinkvilla, celebrate the 15 Golden years of Kareena as she crosses them at the end of June …

Heroine

Kareena has always been known for her versatility as an actress and her filmography speaks for itself! The actress has often been praised for her ability to carry off both heavy duty roles and glamorous roles with ease. While she has an array of critically acclaimed roles such as ‘Dev’, ‘Chameli’ & ‘Omkara’; several of her glamorous avatars have become equally popular over the years! Her role as the iconic ‘Geet’ from ‘Jab We Met’ has become a landmark against which performances are measured against (and her dialogues from it a rage on Dubsmash)! She can also boast of being part of many of the most successful films over recent years including Golmaal 3, 3 idiots and Bodyguard to name a few!

The dancing queen

While Bebo has had many popular songs over the years, some of her dance numbers and ‘’item songs’’ have become a rage! Her special songs ‘’Its Rocking’’, ‘’Yeh Mera Dil’’, ‘’Marjaani’’ and ‘’Fevicol Se’’ have all been chart toppers, while the recent ‘Teri Meri Kahaani’ is still building its popularity! Her other songs such as ‘’Chammak Challo’, ‘Teri Meri’, ‘Bole Chudiyan’ & ‘Mauja Hi Mauja’ remain immensely popular today! She is eagerly awaiting the release of her special song with Sidarth Malhotra (for Brothers) which is expected to be yet another chartbuster!

Charity

Kareena has over the years involved herself in various causes. One of her main interests is the promotion of education and she has been the ONEGOAL : Education for all ambassador in India, along with supporting UNICEF and (P&G) Shiksha Schools. Bebo also made it a point to support causes against violence against women and also launched a women safety app in association with one of her brands! While shooting for ‘3 Idiots’ , Bebo came across the village of Chanderi and thereafter provided them with electricity, something the locals are so grateful for that they have created a special ‘Kareena pallu’ in honour of her! Bebo also made generous donations towards the Kashmir flood relief fund and has been involved in several charities.

Special achievements and honours!

Kareena has received many special honours over the years, including becoming the second Bollywood actress to get a wax replica of her made at Madame Tussauds! While she has received 6 Filmfare awards thus far she has been awarded on multiple occasions for her contribution to cinema. In her early years she was awarded with both the ‘Smita Patel Award’ as well as the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Young Achievers Award’. She was later on awarded with several achievement awards including a special honour from the British Government!

Fashion and Fitness Icon

While her weight loss for ‘Tashan’ spurred a ‘size zero phenomenon’, Kareena has always been deemed to be one of the most stylish actresses and fashion icons. The actress, who later penned a book ‘The Style Diary of Bollywood Diva’ even launced a fashion line in association with Globus. Many of her onscreen looks have become a national rage from the Jab We Met harem pants to the Indofusion look she sported in ‘Teri Meri Kahaani’. Designer Manish Malhotra has been a consistent feature in her wardrobe, though she has been the muse of many stylists over the years! Bebo has also been an ambassador for fitness and healthy living over the years, firmly supporting Yoga and a healthy diet. She has collaborated with her nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar on 3 projects thus far!

Kareena has over the years become a force to reckon with and an inspiration to several of her junior stars! We wish her luck as she completes 15 years in Bollywood and hope to see many more!

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People will remember my role in Balki's film for years to come - Kareena

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Kareena Kapoor Khan seems super charged about her film with R. Balki and Arjun Kapoor! The actress plays a career-driven business woman in the movie and Arjun plays her stay at home husband!

Bebo revealed to SaddaHaq that she has a 'damn interesting role' in the film and that 'people will remember it for years to come'! Kareena also revealed that the film is a conversation-based movie and will be really exciting to do!

The film is set in North India and is said to be an unconventional urban rom-com! It also stars Amitabh Bachchan in a guest appearance and goes on floors later this month.

Kareena Kapoor is gearing up for the release of two songs next week - 'Merry Mary' (with Sidharth Malhotra) from Brothers and 'Aaj Ki Party Meri Taraf Se'(a promotional Eid Song from Bajrangi Bhaijaan). The actress, who has completed shooting for 'Udta Punjab', also has Eros international's heroine oriented thriller directed by Raj Kumar Gupta lined up!

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Who glows in this no-makeup selfie?

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Bollywood has given us one too many gorgeous stars. When they are on the big screen, they are in their element, lights, make up and all! However, the sans make up look sometimes reveals the truly beautiful star of the lot. We bring to you such pictures of your favorite stars to help you decide who is the most natural beauty of Bollywood?

Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone

Here are pictures of Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone, who are often pitted against each other. Both are beautiful in their unique ways with or without makeup.

Alia Bhatt and Shraddha Kapoor

These two younger heroines of the lot are making quite a wave with their huge and early success. They are quite often spotted without make up and seem to be very comfortable with the natural look, don't they?

Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena has often mentioned that she is too pale for her liking. However, we do think Bebo rocks the sans makeup look and so does PC, don't you think?

Sonakshi Sinha and Anushka Sharma

We love Sonakshi when she highlights those lovely eyes of hers or when Anushka has a lovely blush on her cheeks. However, these two beauties are as natural as they get, agree?

So who among these eight do you think rocks the sans make up look?

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22 Photos of Bollywood stars on their wedding day

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As Shahid Kapoor gets set to tie the knot on July 7 to fiance Mira Rajput, we look back at all those gorgeous and grand weddings that Bollywood witnessed over the years. These weddings are not only remembered for the decors and the 'band baajas' but also for having stood the test of time in the big bad world of B-town. Have a dekko and choose your favorite bride and bridegroom if you wish!

SRK and Gauri

Date: October 25, 1991

Kajol and Ajay Devgn

Date: February 24, 1999

Madhuri Dixit and Sriram Nene

Date: October 17, 1999

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna

Date: January 17, 2001

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

Date: December 28, 2005

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan

Date: April 20, 2007

Sanjay Dutt and Manyata

Date: February 11, 2008

Ayesha Takia and Farhan Azmi

Date: March 1, 2009

Amrita Arora and Shakil Ladak

Date: March 4, 2009

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra

Date: November 22, 2009

Vivek Oberoi and Priyanka Alva

Date: October 29, 2010

Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi

Date: February 16, 2011

Imran Khan and Avantika Malik

Date: January 10, 2011

Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani

Date: June 29, 2012

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'souza

Date: February 3, 2012

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan

Date:October 16, 2012

Vidya Balan and Sidharth Roy Kapur

Date: December 14, 2012

Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha

Date: October 18, 2014

Ahana Deol and Vaibhav Vohra

Date: February 2, 2014

Sameera Reddy and Akshai Varde

Date: January 21, 2014

Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma

Date: November 18, 2014

Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu

Date: January 25, 2015

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Shahid Kapoor and the ladies he has been linked to

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Shahid Kapoor is all set to tie the knot with Delhi girl Mira Rajput in Gurgaon on July 7 and the preparations are on full swing. Shahid and Mira’s parents met at Radha Soami Satsang Beas and that’s where it all started. When Shahid met Mira, he knew she is the right girl for him. Aww! Breaking so many hearts, when Shahid decided to settle for an arranged marriage, it was hard for many to believe it to be true. Mira comes from a non-filmy background and the sudden spotlight on her disturbed the Rajput family and Mira made her social life – unavailable. With that our speculations grew stronger and suddenly pictures from Mira’s bachelorette party were all over media confirming their marriage. At this juncture, while we are extremely happy and excited about his wedding, we couldn’t help but look back at the number of times our Kapoor lad has been linked with B’town female actors:

Amrita Rao

It all started when Shahid stepped in Bollywood. Making a dashing début in ‘Ishq Vishk’ opposite Amrita Rao, people started taking notice of this latest young couple. When they starred in ‘Vivah’ we couldn’t help but think if they actually were a couple. Their chemistry was undeniably cute. Both the actors maintained silence on the rumours and claimed to be friends who started their careers together. Amrita even went on to say, “When they (Shahid and Kareena) both broke up, the media held me responsible and linked me up with Shahid. That was a farce.”

Kareena Kapoor

This was a whirlwind romance and both have been quite vocal and responsive about it. There has been no denying that the two had been dating. In 2004, they starred together in ‘Fida’ and their romance started. And then ‘Jab We Met’ happened. The couple was spotted together everywhere. Shahid’s love even turned this Punjabi kudi to a vegetarian! They dated for three years and suddenly just before ‘JWM’ release, news came about their break-up. While Kareena landed up in Saif’s arms, Shahid got linked up with every female actor he paired up with post this break-up. Not fair!

Vidya Balan

Soon after ‘Jab We Met’, Shahid and Vidya were paired in ‘Kismat Connection’ and as kismet would have it, rumours were rife that Shahid has moved on from Bebo. Vidya Balan confessed that there was a relationship and but that was mere friendship.

Priyanka Chopra

This relationship broke even before it started to brew. Priyanka and Shahid’s relation started during ‘Kaminey’. An outgoing Priyanka found it difficult to adjust with Shahid’s introvert nature. That resulted in an amicable move-on. Shahid’s career also hit a low after a series of flops. His second film with PeeCee, ‘Teri Meri Kahaani’ was a super flop one.

Sonakshi Sinha

The last buzz of Shahid’s link up was with Shotgun’s daughter, Sonakshi Sinha. The two paired up in 'R. Rajkumar' and sparks flew. While there were reports about the duo’s midnight dates, Sonakshi broke the silence denying all rumours.

Sania Mirza and Huma Qureshi

Apart from getting linked with co-stars, Sania Mirza and Huma Qureshi were the other two ‘friends’ with whom Shahid’s name cropped up. Considering them as just friends, Shahid, at ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’ press con denied Huma’s reference saying, “Nowadays, you’re linked with any person you go out with. Even if I go out for a coffee or a drive, that person gets linked.”

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Kareena already thinks 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' biggest hit: Salman

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There is high optimism from all quarters that "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" might eclipse all box office records in Bollywood but hero Salman Khan says his heroine Kareena has already assumed that it will be the biggest hit of all time.

At a media event to launch the Eid song from the film, Salman joked that Kareena was trying to alienate herself from the movie."Kareena is already enjoying the success of the film in London. In her mind, the film has already broken all box-office records. And hence she is partying with her husband (Saif Ali Khan) and father (Randhir Kapoor)."

The question was prompted by Kareena's absence from the song launch of "Aaj Ki Party" sung by Mika Singh. Kareena has claimed in several interviews before that she feels "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" will be the biggest hit of the year.

Salman also quipped that there is no chemistry between him and Kareena and so calling her 'behenji' was a cakewalk. "I used to forget that her name also has a Khan attached to it. But after finishing the song, I would add Khan back."

"I'm sure Kareena remembered only me while shooting with me but I was thinking of Saif while shooting," he said.

The film, also starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Harshaali Malhotra among others, will hit the screen on July 17.

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Meet Mary! Kareena's first look from 'Brothers'!

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The first look from Kareena Kapoor's special song from 'Brothers' is now out!

The poster sees Kareena looking stunning in a shimmery silver number and has the caption 'Mera Naam Mary' written on it! This special song has been choreographed by Ganesh Acharya who has claimed that it will be the 'Chikni Chameli of 2015'! The teaser of the song will be released on Monday, 6th July 2015.

Well from the first look, we are sure Ganesh has not made any empty promises!

'Brothers' stars Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra, Jackie Shroff and Jacqueline Fernandes and has been directed by Karan Malhotra. It is all set to release on 14th August 2015.

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Kareena's next written by Ritesh Shah & Raj Kumar Gupta?

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According to the latest buzz, Kareena Kapoor's upcoming film 'Section 84' has been written by Ritesh Shah and the director Raj Kumar Gupta himself.

Ritesh Shah's earlier work include 'Kahaani' and 'D-Day' while Raj Kumar Gupta has directed and written films like 'Aamir' and 'No One Killed Jessica'.

Although not much is known about this project, there are rumours that Kareena would be playing a schizophrenic in the movie.

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Arjun Kapoor cooks up a storm!

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Arjun Kapoor is taking his role of an ideal husband in R. Balki's next yet untitled film very seriously, so seriously in fact that the actor has taken cooking classes to prep for his role.

According to a leading daily, Arjun has signed up for cooking classes among engaging in other activities to stay true to his role of an ideal husband who manages the house, balances multiple chores and even cooks for his wife - a high up corporate being played by Kareena Kapoor.

The actor's spokesperson talked to the daily about this and said,

"Yes, Arjun is deep into prep for his upcoming film with Balki. He likes to get into the thick of things before the shoot starts and this is no exception. From script readings to cooking classes, he will be working closely with Balki and his team."

According to the latest buzz, Arjun is also spending a lot of time observing his younger sister, Anshula, so that he can pick up on her behaviour around the house which may help his character. As per his spokesperson's chat with the daily, Arjun is also interacting with a couple of real stay-at-home husbands to know how they handle various chores.

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Bajrangi Bhaijaan Passed By The Censor Board With ‘UA’ Certificate

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Salman Khan’s fans from both sides of the Indo-Pak corder can rejoice. But with reservations.

The new Salman Eid release Bajrangi Bhaijaan (BB) has been passed by the Censor Board Of Film Certification(CBFC) with a ‘UA’ certificate .

This means, Salman’s younger fans can only see this eagerly-awaited film when accompanied by an adult.

According to sources close to BB, the producers had hoped for a ‘U’ certificate, as a very large part of Salman’s fan-following constitutes kids.

However, the good news is that, very little cuts were ordered by the CBFC. There was trepidation among director Kabir Khan and the film’s team that, the film’s comments on relations between India and Pakistan may find objection at the CBFC.

But sources at the CBFC say, the Examining Comment “loved” the Indo-Pak peace message.

“We found nothing objectionable in the comments on relations between the two countries. In fact, the film has a lovely message about friendship between the two countries with Salman Khan playing a peace ambassador,” says a CBFC source.

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Arch rival Ameesha Patel all praise for Kareena's 'Mary' avatar

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After hottie Sunny Leone went all gaga over Kareena Kapoor’s ‘Mary’ avatar in Brothers, Kareena’s once-upon-a-time arch rival Ameesha Patel took to Twitter to express her thoughts on the song.

Ameesha Patel tweeted, “Kareena looking fabulous as Mary in her item song of brothers ... Hottt’. She further added, “The teaser of kareenas Mary song from brothers looked v v v gorgeous”.

Now that is something. Isn’t it?

Kareena and Ameesha have had a history of catfights.

It all began when Kareena was offered to do 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' and on her refusal Ameesha Patel was roped in to play the lead. Ever since then, the duo have shared cold vibes.

In an interview in 2010, Ameesha had taken a a dig at Kareena when she said, “I never had a Shahid Kapoor or a Saif Ali Khan to promote me or with whom I could do films.”

But looks like all is well between the two now going by Ameesha’s tweets

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Watch: Scintillating Kareena Kapoor Khan in ‘Mary Naam Meri’ from ‘Brothers’

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When it comes to item numbers, one can trust Kareena Kapoor Khan to raise the oomph level. Be it ‘Fevicol Se’ or ‘Halkat Jawani’, Bebo has always sizzled on-screen! And now with her new track from ‘Brothers’, she has just taken it to next level.

While the teaser which released on Monday made fans crave to watch more, the song which has been unveiled today is surely a treat for many. Sexy, saucy, scintillating are few words which can describe Kareena in the song.

Crooned by Chinmayi Sripada and composed by Ajay-Atul, ‘Mera Naam Mary Hai’, which is a Hindi remake of Marathi song ‘Yo Ga Yo Maine’, is sure to become a chartbuster. The song features oh-so-hot Kareena in silver and gold dazzling outfits, trying to woo the angry-young Sidharth Malhotra.

Directed by Karan Malhotra and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, ‘Brothers’ also stars Akshay Kumar, Jackie Shroff and Jacqueline Fernandez in the lead. Film releases on August 14, 2015.

Watch ‘Mera Naam Mary Hai’ here and tell us how do you find it!

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Kareena Kapoor spotted!

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Kareena Kapoor was spotted yesterday afternoon at Mehboob Studio in Mumbai.

The beautiful actor posed for the shutterbugs present at the venue in a beautiful peasant top and black pants combo. The actor was all smiles as she posed for the camera.

Kareena will soon be seen in the upcoming 'Brothers' in a special song titled 'Mera naam Mary'.

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Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor promote BB in style, in the capital city!

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There was fun, glitz and Bollywood glamour "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" style as superstar Salman Khan joined singer Mika Singh to sing "Aaj ki party meri taraf se" during a promotional visit for his forthcoming film along with its team including co-stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui here on Tuesday.

The "Dabangg" star turned on the party mode of the press conference as he entered the venue amid loud applause.

Director Kabir Khan, singer Adnan Sami, singer Jubin Nautiyal and Salman Khan Films CEO Amar Butala were also present at the event.

"Salman bhai wanted to sing the song," Mika said before picking the mike for the performance. While Salman chuckled: "Mika stole my song."

The film, which will hit the screens on Friday, has been extensively shot in Mandawa, Kashmir and Delhi. Kabir noted that coming to Delhi for promotion holds a special place in his heart for many reasons.

"It feels good to be back in Delhi because I'm from Delhi. So, coming to Delhi for promotions feels great,” he told reporters.

Sami also sang some lines of his song of the film: "Bhar do jholi meri". But Nautiyal captured everyone’s attention by crooning his number "Zindagi kuch toh bata".

The film narrates a story of a man out on a journey from India to Pakistan in his endeavour to take a dumb and mute young girl back to her home across the border. Along with action, music and dance, the high point of the film is its emotional factor.

"Bajrangi Bhaijaan" is Salman’s second film with Kabir after "Ek Tha Tiger". And the 49-year-old actor shared that working with the director again was a "fun" experience.

"Working with Kabir this time was better than the first and I hope that our third outing will even be better," said Salman, who plays role of a Lord Hanuman devotee in the film.

Ever since the launch of the trailer, the little girl has mesmerised everyone with her innocence and sincerity. Salman didn't forget to mention the child star, who has an important role in the film. He lauded her dedication.

"Harshali Malhotra is very sweet. She is from Delhi, but has now shifted to Mumbai. She has done a great job in the film. She is very professional and focused,” said Salman, who looked casual in a white shirt and black trousers with a shiny 'gada' (mace)-shaped pendant dangling around his neck.

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Confimed: Kareena Kapoor Khan walks out of Raj Kumar Gupta’s ‘Section 84’

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We were the first ones to tell you that Kareena Kapoor Khan has opted out of Raj Kumar Gupta’s upcoming film ‘Section 84’. Confirming the news in today Mumbai Mirror, Gupta confirmed, “Yes, it's a mutual decision. Things didn't work out as planned.”

Reportedly, Kareena was said to be playing a schizophrenic in the movie who finds herself at the centre of a crime. And while the film was supposed to go on-floors initially in April, got postponed and was to finally start in August.

However, Kareena opted out of the movie citing issues with the script and also because Gupta couldn’t find another suitable producer after Salman Khan backed out. But Raj Kumar rubbished these reports and quoted to Mumbai Mirror, “These speculations are absolutely untrue. Eros has been on board for some time. As for the script excuse, that is the most convenient route and I guess as old as cinema.”

We wonder now who would step in to Kareena’s shoes!

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'Bajrangi Bhaijaan': First day goes houseful for Bollywood's 'Bhai'

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As expected, Salman Khan's "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" -- the superstar's Eid offering to his fans -- went houseful in theatres pan-India when it released on Friday, said trade experts. The movie on Indo-Pakistan relations has been termed the actor's "best" by B-Town.

Even as several fans of Salman -- whose name is lovingly suffixed by 'Bhai' -- flocked to theatres for the 'first day, first show' mania, B-Town celebrities, who had already seen the entertainer at a preview, gave it a thumbs up.

"Bajrangi Bhaijaan" -- which is the 49-year-old's first release since he was sentenced to five years in jail in the infamous 2002 hit-and-run case in May -- is receiving “terrific” response, and the footfalls are only likely to grow in the opening weekend.

“Salman's films have always been superhit. The first show at our cinemas started at around 12 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. and all our theatres were pre-booked 100 percent. All the shows are going houseful and same is expected over the weekend. The film should come out as a blockbuster pan-India, Piyush Raizada, director, Delite Cinemas, told IANS.

Having released with approximately 4,500 prints across India, it seems that the "Dabangg" Khan has once again managed to spin his magic on the pious occasion of Eid, which falls on Saturday.

Deepak Sharma, COO, PVR Cinemas told IANS: "It has attracted more than 80 percent occupancy, and 20 to 25 percent seats were pre-booked. Starting from the first show at around 10 a.m., the response has been huge in every state.

"We have not received the total collection yet, but the film is doing really well. Also, the advance booking is great for the whole weekend. It looks that the film will complete Rs.100 crore in first weekend itself."

Kabir Khan-directed "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", which also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, narrates the story of a Hindu man on a mission to take a young Pakistani girl, who is dumb and mute, back to her country. It chronicles his adventures and experiences faced during his road trip.

Since its first look was released, the craze of “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” was palpable. The buzz was fuelled by stars like Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, who publicised the film on Twitter. These apart, many other B-Town celebs including Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor, Randeep Hooda Jacqueline Fernandez and Sonakshi Sinha too praised the movie and called it a “must watch”.

According to trade analyst Komal Nahta, “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” witnessed “packed shows” at various theatres in cities like Jaipur, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior and Ahmedabad.

“Waiting for Eid ka chand? But Eid has already arrived at the b.o. #BajrangiBhaijaan takes a fantabulous opening all over. Unprecedented rush. It's #BajrangiBhaijaan mania everywhere. Crowds going berserk. Scene outside Raj Mandir and Cinepolis cinemas in Jaipur is crazy,” Nahta posted on Twitter.

Another trade guru Taran Adarsh tweeted: “And #BajrangiBhaijaan ROARS from morning shows onwards. Packed houses/House Full boards greet the new Salman starrer. Trade jubilant.”

As predicted by most trade pundits, the film is likely to break the dry spell that the Hindi film industry has witnessed in 2015 so far.

Trade experts believe it would be no surprise if the film even crosses the Rs.300 crore mark.

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