R Balki's next with Amitabh Bachchan titled 'Shamitabh'!

Director R. Balakrishnan, lovingly called Balki, has been busy filming his new project starring Amitabh Bachchan, but it is only now that he has disclosed the title of the film - Shamitabh. Entertainingly, it sounds similar to the Bollywood megastar's name.

The film, also starring Dhanush, marks the Bollywood debut of southern superstar actor Kamal Haasan's daughter Akshara.

This is for the third time that Big B and R Balki has teamed up.

"We are happy to announce that the film is titled Shamitab'. As in SH before Amitabh. We are half way through the shoot of the movie, so will finish and talk more about it.

"Right now, I'm enjoying watching the lethal combo of the intensity of Amitabh Bachchan, the intelligence of Dhanush and the innocence of Akshara in action daily," Balki told in a statement.

The two had also worked together in movies like Cheeni Kum and Paa so, it comes as no surprise that the film's title has resemblance with the actor's name.

I enjoy wearing dhoti, says Dhanush!

Tamil actor Dhanush, seen regularly in 'dhoti' at public functions these days, told he enjoys wearing it because he swears by the traditional outfit.

"A lot of people have asked me why do I wear veshti (dhoti) to public functions? My answer to them always has been that I enjoy wearing it. And moreover I'm a Tamilian, and I swear by the traditional outfit 'dhoti'," Dhanush, who came dressed in white dhoti-grey checked shirt for an event here, said journalists.

He was speaking at the audio launch of upcoming Tamil romantic-comedy "Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam", which is being directed by debutant Ponram. It features Sivakarthikeyan, Sathyaraj, Bindu Madhavi, Regina Cassandra and Soori in important roles.

Dhanush, presently basking in the success of his first Hindi film "Raanjhanaa", is awaiting the release of Tamil romantic-drama "Mariyaan".

He is also busy shooting for Tamil comedy "Naiyaandi". 

Sonam Kapoor goes to acting workshop for 'Raanjhana'!

Sonam Kapoor, Dhanush

Sonam Kapoor who is all set to romance Dhanush, kolaveri di sensation in his Bollywood debut film 'Raanjhana' is going back to school to brush up her acting talent. She will be seen in the role of Delhi's JNU student. Sonam is practicing with the theatre groups associated with the university. Sonam is trying to get the feel of first hand real life experience of theater and street plays for which JNU is famous.

She is rehearsing with the Bahroop Arts Group and Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) at the university a source close to Sonam tells, "JNU is very popular for its street plays, and Sonam is rehearsing with these groups to get the hang of things. At the rehearsals of one of their plays, she's undergoing the same practice routine as the rest of the actors."

Sonam is trying to pick up mannerisms for her role of a college girl from Delhi Earlier also Sonam played a Delhi Girl of similar role in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Delhi 6 (2009). But the part of a JNU student, however, will be a new challenge. Ask Sonam about her preparation and she tells, "It's completely new to me. These workshops will help me mould myself according to the sensibilities of the character."

Chic Sonam Kapoor and simple Dhanush’s first look in ‘Raanjhnaa’!

 Dhanush

Sonam Kapoor

Here is the first look of Sonam Kapoor and ‘Kolaveri Di’ sensation Dhanush in director Aanand L Rai films ‘Raanjhnaa’.

The movie is a romantic one, having Sonam play the role of a middle-class girl from Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

Dhanush is from Varanasi playing a Brahmin boy.

Dhanush is seemingly working very hard for his role and is taking lessons to brush up his Hindi speaking skills.

Dhanush sings a ‘Big B’ version of “Kolaveri di”!

Amitabh Bachchan

Dhanush is singing 'Kolaveri di' for Big B

Dhanush is singing for Big B

At the newly held Big Star Entertainment Awards, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan walked away with two awards and in his honor, Dhanush, the Southern sensation sang a tweaked version of his hit Tamil-English song “Kolaveri di”. This gesture of his left Big B extremely impressed.

Amitabh posted on micro-blogging site Sunday night, “Oh dear me lots of things to say… just back from Big Star Entertainment Awards and… they gave me two awards… best actor in social role for ‘Aarakshan’ and the second for the Complete Entertainer of the year… I am blessed!!”

What really happened was that as soon as Bachchan ji went to receive his award, Dhanush stood up and sang a ‘Big B’ version of “Kolaveri di”.

Amitabh described the moment through a tweet, saying: “And… when complete Entertainer announced, Dhanush sings live from audience, a ‘Kolaveri Di’ number, but words to suit the occasion!! Dhanush’s words were ‘Why this Kolaveri, Kolaveri, Kolaveri… B… big B… TRP’. Brilliant absolutely!! So lovable and so good!”

The award function saw all the bigies from the industry.

Dhanush much more than 'Kolaveri' song: Abhishek Bachchan

Dhanush, abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor in a party

Dhanush, abhishek Bachchan

Hindi movie actor Abhishek Bachchan feels that it is unreasonable that people associate Tamil star Dhanush, who has an impressive body of work, just with the 'Kolaveri di' song.

'He is a very dear friend of mine, Dhanush. He is very famous and very prominent actor from Chennai. Off late, unfortunately they only seem to know him because of 'Kolavari Di' but, he has done great work down there. He is a wonderful actor,' told the 35-year-old actor.

'Kolaveri Di' has received over 17 million hits on Youtube till now and Abhishek terms it as one of the greatest hits of the year.

'I think it's outstanding and I think it's wonderful because it has been made by two very dear friends of mine, Dhanush and his wife Aishwarya. I think it's a fantastic song. He is a very talented guy and Anirudh, the music director has done a great job. I wish them all the best. It's one of the greatest songs of the year,' told Abhishek who is awaiting his next release 'Players' by director duo Abbas-Mustan.

'Players', which is releasing Jan 6, also stars Bobby Deol, Bipasha Basu, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sonam Kapoor.

Abhishek is also working on Rohit Shetty directed 'Bol Bachchan' and 'Dhoom 3'.