In and outOur Jaggu dada is really confusing us, yaar. First he denied that he'd ever offered Madhuri Dixit a role in Raju Raja Ram - so, we believed him. His charms always work, you know. Then someone said Salman Khan - who had been signed - was walking out since he had committed his dates to Hum Saath Saath Hain. Jackie Shroff candidly admitted that he had let Salman go since his film had been delayed. Most recently there were reports that Jaggu was considering Anil Kapoor for the role. However, he insists that Salman may still do the film. Will he, really? Currently Salman is busy giving all his available dates to Sooraj Barjatya. But as far as Jackie is concerned well, Salman is apparently back in his film. What is going on?No differenceLet's talk about Urmila Matondkar. Well, if anyone, and this includes the actress, thinks that it was her presence alone that has made Chhota Chetan a big hit, they need to do some rethinking. The revived-revised version of this three-D film is doing well in the city. But trade expert Komal Nahata says that this is only because the film is running in two theatres. "Also there is a whole new generation that hasn't seen a three-D film. Plus the fact that it is tax-free is helping the film. I don't think it is running because of Urmila's presence. In fact, they should have released the film in it's original version. The new scenes are so distinguishable from the older, original ones," says Nahata. Well, what Urmila should do next is wait for Satya. Reports say she is damn good in the film and actually, so is the film.Last dateMukul Anand's Dus stirred a hornet's nest even before the shooting started. You remember that fiasco with Lisa Ray when she said yes and later walked out? Then the whole panga with Karisma - since Salman didn't want to work opposite her. And then after a schedule, Mukul passed away. The stars involved, had been very emotional at that time but now such sentiments seem to be fading. Salman has given away his Dus dates to Barjatya, if sources are to be believed. But after Hum Apke Hain Koun..! it's only natural for Salman to be in a hurry to complete this Rajshree film. Such films don't get made everyday.Sour grapesPoor girl Mahima Chaudhary. First she had a falling out with her godfather and now people are saying that she is out of the only film she has in her kitty. The rumour doing the rounds is that she has been chucked out of the film that cast her opposite Govinda. To set the record straight: Mahima is in the film - only word has got out that she is not. By the way, do you realise that a new chapter of bitter rivalry has begun? After Manisha Koirala and Aishwarya spitting venom at each other, now, it may just be the lovely Ash and the attractive Pardes girl. Already Mahima is sore about Ash getting Taal - so much so that she pretends not to recognise her. Now what's Ash's fault? PS: We don't buy the bit about not recognising the former Miss World. I mean how many people haven't seen Ash? And can an ex-model really say that? Crank callsGovinda is really upset. Do you care? Well, if you do, read on. The guy has sacked his old PRO after he failed to clarify rumours in the press that Chichi has nothing to do with a show in Pakistan. Also, there have been stories about the hero receiving threatening calls. On the contrary, the star says, he has been receiving "saving calls". Now what does he mean? The dancing hero reveals that there was an attempt to attack him but it was foiled by a friendly caller who warned him. There was no one threatening him, he says. The children in his building are as upset as Govinda, ever since he came under security cover. There are cops in the compound all the time. As a result the children are running scared and prefer staying indoors. Govinda might be enjoying all attention from the kids and cops but he must be wishing that the killers didn't like him so much.Promo manAjay Devgan has found himself an alternate profession, just in case his acting career runs into rough weather. He can start making film promos to earn a living. The stunt-hero has taken the plunge with his own film, Pyar To Hona Hi Tha. Touted as the most expensive promo in the annals of Indian cinema, Devgan has himself conceived and executed the 30-second film - with 50 hours and 252 layers of special effects. Apart from breathtaking visuals of Devgan and his leading lady, Kajol, the promo has the enchanting Paris skyline as the backdrop.
