Salman Khan: I Am a Bad Singer, But I Sing

Superstar Salman Khan, who has sung the song Hangover for his film Kick, says he is a bad singer but that doesn't stop him from singing.

"I sing badly but I can sing just about any time. I don't care about how I sing. I sing, I don't care," the 47-year-old said here on July 6 in an interview.

"But to be suddenly put in a spot and being told to sing, then I get hesitant. If I am singing on my own then I am fine," he added. (Also Read: Salman's Collaboration with Yo Yo Honey Singh)

As much as he is enjoying the curiosity created by Hangover, Salman is also quite surprised to see the hype around him singing a song for a film.

"I have sang before in Hello Brother and Wanted. Also, the Most Wanted title track was sung by me. I don't understand why all this is happening because I have sung earlier," Salman said.

"So all this hype is making me feel like I am singing for the first time. I have just sung a bit better than those two times," he added.

Hangover has been composed by Meet Brothers whose last major hit was Baby Doll from Ragini MMS 2. Kick also stars Jacqueline Fernandez and will release on July 25.

Masoom Boy Jugal Hansraj Marries Girlfriend

Jugal, 41, started his career in 1983 as a child artist in Masoom, which also featured Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi.

He also featured in films such as Aa Gale Lag Jaa and Papa Kehte Hain, but it was the 2000 movie Mohabbatein, which gave him visibility.

As an actor, Jugal's career never took off in a big way and he turned to direction with the animated film Roadside Romeo, which even won a National Film Award in 2010.

Jugal even directed his friend Uday and Priyanka Chopra in Pyaar Impossible!. The newly wed couple will reportedly throw a party in Mumbai soon.

Varun Dhawan: I Am Not Dating Anyone

Actor Varun Dhawan, who has a huge female fan following, says he's single as of now.

"I am very much single and I don't have any girlfriend. I am not dating anyone right now (as) there is no time to date anyone at the moment," Varun said here. (Also read: Varun Dhawan: Alia Bhatt and I Have 'Love and Hate' Relationship as Friends )

The young and dashing actor denies that he is in a relationship, but the grapevine suggests that he is dating a girl Natasha.

When questioned about this, he said, "People have made these (reports) up obviously. I have lot of friends who are girls but as far as any romantic liaison is concerned, I genuinely don't have the time right now."

Son of filmmaker David Dhawan, Varun started his acting career with Student Of The Year in 2012, following which he was seen in Main Tera Hero, directed by his father.

How does his father react to rumours about Varun's girlfriends? (Also read: Is Varun Dhawan Getting Married? He's Throwing a Bachelor Party )

"He doesn't react at all," quipped Varun, and added, "My father can't be strict, he is very sweet. He has taught me lot of values. He is not a preacher, so I have learnt (things by) seeing his actions. He never had to tell me, 'Varun, do this do that'."

Director Anurag Kashyap Clarifies Remarks on Rape

Film director Anurag Kashyap says that his comments on rape, which have triggered a debate on social media, have been quoted without context. By way of clarification, he writes, "My whole conversation has been reduced to one line that's being knocked around, 'rape is a bad accident says anurag kashyap'". His comments are posted on moifightclub which describes itself as a blog dedicated to cinema. (Read entire blog here)

An article in The Hindu on July 5 says, Mr Kashyap, 41, whose films include Gangs of Wasseypur and Gulaal, met a woman abroad who told him that "rape is like a bad accident. And people who caused it should be punished because they were power drunk... in a state of intoxication. It should be seen as just that. A very bad accident. But you move on. What we have done is victimised the victim for years. Like her whole sense of honour and self-respect comes from her vagina. What is this notion of ijjat loot gayi? (losing honour)".

The director reiterated in his new blog that these were not his opinions, but that of the woman he spoke to. He says his perspective is this: "No woman invites rape, rape is never ever the woman's fault, and no woman would chose it - if the choice was a viable one. But in a situation where the choice is between life and rape, a woman might just choose the latter. ...Why is she called stuff like 'zindaa laash' and why does the entire focus shift to 'honour' rather than to 'healing'? To 'punishment' rather than to 'rehabilitation'? When does the male gaze take over, such that even the extent of the victim's physical and mental bruising is decided for her by others?"

At the risk of being lynched, "I don't disagree with Anurag Kashyap's stance," tweeted Gayatri Jayaraman.

Miss Lovely Director Ashim Ahluwalia Among the Finalists at NDFC Screenwriter's Lab 2014

Miss Lovely filmmaker Ashim Ahluwalia and actor-director Aamir Bashir are among the six finalists of the National Film Development Corporation's (NFDC) Screenwriters Lab 2014, which gives six independent writers a chance to develop their skills under the guidance of global experts. (Also Read: Miss Lovely Review)

Ashim Ahluwalia and Vidur Nauriyal's script The Boyfriend and Aamir's Winter are their chosen projects for the Lab.

The other finalists include - Hitesh Bhatia (Char Log Kya Kahenge), Vandana Kohli (Flow), Ruchi Joshi (All About Her) and Karan Tejpal (The Sunset Club). In its eighth edition, the first stage of the Lab this year will be held at the Sarajevo Film Festival, scheduled for August 15-23. The Lab will culminate in the second stage prior to and during Film Bazaar which will be running from November 20 to 24 alongside the International Film Festival of India, held annually in Goa.

The main objective of NFDC is to plan, promote and organise the development of the Indian film industry.

Akshay Kumar's Singing Voice in It's Entertainment is Female

If men dressing in women's outfits wasn't a trend enough already in Bollywood, here's Akshay Kumar trying out something new - he lip-syncs to a female voice for the song Johnny Johnny for It's Entertainment.

The song is the first to be released from the album of the forthcoming film It's Entertainment, which marks the directorial debut of writers Farhad-Sajid. (Also read: Will Akshay Kumar's Holiday Success Rub Off on Ad Film? )

The track, based on a very popular nursery rhyme, has Akshay lip-synching to a female's voice in a funny style. He will be seen singing some hilarious lines like Maine Pee Nahiii and Haanji Main Peela Di Gayi.

The lines are extremely catchy and the grooving music has taken the song to a different level. (Also read: Akshay Kumar is a Slumdog Millionaire in It's Entertainment Trailer )

On the decision to make playback singer Priya sing for Akshay, the director duo said, "Our song is light-hearted, in high spirits and everyone is in a party mood. In a small subtle way, we are showing our support for women empowerment, the lines are matching very well with Akshay's attire and the mood of the song."

It's Entertainment will hit the screens on August 8.

Alia Bhatt: I Want to Work With Rohit Shetty

After teaming up with the likes of Karan Johar and Imtiaz Ali, Alia Bhatt wants to work with Rohit Shetty, known for churning out hit potboilers such as Singham and Chennai Express.

After making a start with out and out commercial film Student of The Year, Alia turned to Mr Ali and Abhishek Verman for Highway and 2 States respectively and both the films gave her ample opportunity to prove her versatility. (Also read: Alia Bhatt's Dulhania is a Small-Town Girl With Strong Opinions )

The roles in both the films were as different as chalk and cheese and the 21-year-old passed with flying colours, thanks to her spontaneity, naturalness and ease in front of the camera.

Talking about the choices she makes, Alia said, "I just don't want to be a love interest in a film, I should have that equal effect. I don't want to be just standing over there in one frame I can't do that. That does not mean I don't want to do commercial films."

While pursuing meaty roles, she is equally interested in typical commercial cinema.

"I want to do all the commercial films. I want to work with Rohit Shetty. (Okay with) full comedy and action, but a good role," Alia told reporters in a group interview. (Also read: Alia Bhatt to Sing Samjhawan Unplugged Live )

Alia watches all the films of her competitors.

"Yes, I do watch all the films of my competitors, but not because I am competing with them. I like watching films. I am a moviegoer, so I make it a point to watch all the films."

Her contemporaries are Parineeti Chopra and Shraddha Kapoor.

After three hits, Alia is busy promoting Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (HSKD).

"HSKD is an out and out love story. The last love story was Jab We Met. There has been many romantic-comedies, but not a typical love story whereas HSDK is all an all love story and in a modern way fits in 2014 idea of love rather than what was 15 years ago."

Directed by Shashank Khaitan, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania has Alia romancing Varun Dhawan. It hits the screens on July 11.