Whistle Stop: High Flyer

In Disney’s upcoming animation film Planes,a spin-off from their Cars series,the makers have roped in Priyanka Chopra to lend her voice for a key character,Ishani. Although the film is about aircraft Dusty’s dream of competing as a high-flying air racer despite his fear of heights,Ishani is an important character. She plays a strong,spirited and talented racer in the action-packed 3D-animation. The makers found the actor-turned-singer’s voice suitable for the part. The film will mark Chopra’s Hollywood debut.

Ek Do Teen Redux

AS if her return to films was not enough,actor Ameesha Patel has now announced that she will be stepping into Madhuri Dixit-Nene’s dancing shoes for a new version of the blockbuster song Ek do teen. The song from Tezaab will act as an item number in her recently-announced home production,Desi Magic. For the video,Patel has roped in Raju Khan,son of veteran Saroj Khan who choreographed Dixit-Nene in the original. Patel is said to be nervous about the performance and is busy preparing.