Costliest train for Leander Paes

Leander Paes' debut will feature a specially-created replica of the Rajdhani Express made at a cost of Rs. 1.5 crore.

Leander Paes’ debut film,Rajdhani Express is a satire on today’s society. The shooting of the film is currently underway in Mumbai with a specially-created replica of the Rajdhani Express made at a cost of Rs. 1.5 crore.

This happens to be the costliest train set and is conceived by the art director of Shootout At Lokhandwala. Directed by Ashok Kohli,the film is a racy drama about four young men who chance to travel together.

Tennis champion Leander Paes is gung-ho about his new avatar in Bollywood. The film is produced by CineActs and Manoj Kejriwal and will release in 2011. The female lead is still under wraps. Paresh Rawal has a pivotal role in the film.

Pataudi’s family to bring in his 70th birthday

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Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi turns 70 on January 5,2011,and his entire family will join him to celebrate the occasion. Pataudi’s wife Sharmila Tagore,son Saif Ali Khan with Kareena Kapoor and daughters Soha Ali Khan and Saba Ali Khan will all head for the Pataudi Palace, the family home. The otherwise reserved Nawab will be surrounded by family and close friends on his birthday. The occasion is very special for all of us and we are all making sure to be there for dad, said Soha,who will take time off from her shootings to be with her father.

Bachchan denies Priyadarshan’s Tiger

The news is incorrect, said Amitabh Bachchan to Screen,when asked if he is acting in Priyadarshan’s Tiger, revolving around the preservation of tigers. The project is close to Priyadarshan’s heart and he has been talking about Bachchan being in the lead for a long while. Tiger is going to champion the cause of India’s national animal in a thriller format.

Arjun to be directed by Kushan Nandy

According to a spokesperson for Pritish Nandy Communications,Arjun Rampal is indeed a part of a psycho-thriller to be directed by Pritish Nandy’s son,Kushan and made under Pritish’s banner PNC.

Police personnel seen to control the situation during a massive protest over the statehood demand and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, in Leh on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab)

Statehood protest takes violent turn in Ladakh, BJP office set ablaze in Leh

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Protests in Ladakh turned violent as students and youth organisations demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Two elderly protesters fainted, prompting a shutdown call. A BJP office and security vehicle were set on fire. Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged for a peaceful approach. The demand for Sixth Schedule status is due to Ladakh's tribal-majority population and direct central administration.

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