Riteish Deshmukh wants to do drama and crime thrillers now!

Riteish Deshmukh, who has an outstanding timing for comedy and who has been seen in comedy films mostly, now says that he need to move on to the next level and that’s crime thrillers.

The actor will soon be seen in the sequel to Masti, opposite the original cast Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani and will soon go on the floors. He says, it’s high time he stops doing sequels and concentrate on dramas and thrillers.

“My next film will be ‘Masti 2′. I will start shooting in the first week of August,” Riteish Deshmukh told.

“It is myself, Aftab and Vivek in the film. It’s my fourth film with Indra Kumar I feel like I am married to him,” Riteish, told.

“This is my third sequel and then the fourth one will come, then I will stop doing sequels because all the comedies that I am doing are sequels – Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (a sequel to ‘Kyaa Kool Hai Hum’) and ‘Masti 2′. I have not done a new comedy.”

“In fact, in my case, it has been the other way round. ‘Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya’ happened and it was a rom com where Genelia (D’Souza) is more aggressive character. Thankfully, it worked.”

“Obviously these series of films that I am doing are sequels, they are brands and they are bound to be comedy. After these films things have changed because people’s perception has changed so now I am looking forward to do one drama and one crime thriller.”

Riteish’s next film is “Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum”.

Riteish gets serious after marriage!

Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D'Souza

Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D'Souza

Actor Riteish Deshmukh, who has a string of hit comedy movies under his belt, is now planning to get serious with a thriller and a black comedy.

"My next two films are comedies but yes, after that I will be doing a couple of serious films. I have decided on two films - one is a thriller and the other is a black comedy," the 33-year-old told at an event here.

Some of Riteish's hit comedies include "Masti", "Kya Kool Hai Hum", "Malamaal Weekly", "Heyy Babyy", "Dhamaal" and "Housefull."

Asked if he is bored of the comedy genre, Riteish told, "I am not bored of comedies, I have done four comedy films. When did I say that I am bored of comedies?"

He was last seen in "Housefull 2", and his forthcoming movie "Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum" is a sex comedy.

He admits the poster of the film, a sequel to the 2005 "Kya Kool Hai Hum", is "naughty".

Also starring Tusshar Kapoor, the movie is slated to release Aug 2.

Genelia D'Souza takes Ritesh’s advice seriously after marriage!

Genelia D'Souza, Riteish Deshmukh

Genelia D'Souza's latest short hairdo

Genelia D'Souza's latest short hairdo

There's a special reason behind actress Genelia D'Souza's latest short hairdo. It was her husband, actor Riteish Deshmukh's suggestion, and Genelia was all for it because she feels he has a great sense of style.

"Riteish has a great sense of style, for sure. Actually, it was Riteish's idea and he had for long asked me why I don't try going short," the 24-year-old told.

The makeover is something she couldn't have experimented with while filming a movie.

"Normally, due to continuity issues, you don't get the opportunity to try a different style. I thought there is a break after marriage so let me do something that's different and new," added Genelia, who wedded Riteish in February.

Talking about her style statement, she said that since her college days, she loves street fashion.

"I don't know what's the definition of stylish is, but what I have always enjoyed is being creative in my own space. In college, I used to have my entire hand filled with friendship bands and that used to be my style statement, be it with any outfit. They were of different colours and looked really cool," told Genelia, who played a college girl in the 2008-hit "Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na."

"Then when my jeans would fade away, I would cut them off and use them as shorts or (wore) shirts tied up. So I like that kind of style and I would say I enjoy street style more when it is about casual dressing," she further added.

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza declare love publicly; wedding on cards in 2012!

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza

Previously they were only "good friends." Ahem. Presently, they've graduated to being close friends. And have thrown all that (star) caution to the winds… and are superbly pompous their relationship. Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza, that is.

The romantic twosome who has been steadily savoring a romantic relationship spread mutely over the years has always maintained a safe distance in public. Until now, that is.

The duo, apparently, has now determined to come clean on the issue. At recent awards function held abroad, Riteish and Genelia were spotted sitting alongside each other, with Genelia's mother too thrown in for family company. And when Shah Rukh Khan ribbed Riteish as regards his romance earning the attention… Riteish turned shy with several shades of pink.

A close source reveals, "Riteish and Genelia have decided to be open about their relationship now. They walked hand in hand almost all throughout the function and sat next to each other, which they have never done in the past. Also, the fact that Genelia's mother was with them made it all the more clear that she approved of them and has blessed the couple."

"Highly placed" sources squeal that a 2012 marriage is on the cards for the couple!

'Dabangg' dominates IIFA Awards 2011; Sonakshi, Ranvir SRK, Anushka in win list!

Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan was named the best male actor for Karan Johar's "My Name Is Khan", while Anushka Sharma picked the trophy for her role in "Band Baaja Baraat" at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards here.

Anushka, who played a lively marriage planner in the film, received her trophy from Shilpa Shetty Saturday night. Shah Rukh got his award from Anil Kapoor and American actress Hilary Swank, a surprise attraction at IIFA.

The best director award went to Karan Johar for "My Name Is Khan" - a tale of a Muslim boy suffering from Asperger's syndrome.

What made Johar's award even more special was that he was presented the trophy by "Jerry Maguire" actor Cuba Gooding Jr, who was joined on stage by Indian beauty Bipasha Basu.

'Dabangg' bagged five awards at the 12th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards here Saturday night.

Ranvir Singh won the award for debut male actor for his role in 'Band Baaja Baaraat'.

Accepting the award from Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, the young actor told, 'It is special to me as the award is presented by my idol. (But) it is just the beginning.'

Sonakshi Sinha bagged the debut female award for her role in 'Dabangg'.

Presenting her the award, Hema Malini told, 'I saw this girl and never thought she will become an actress.'

A beaming Sonakshi told, 'Toronto, itna pyar. Thanks for giving me the gift of IIFA. I will cherish it forever.'

Mamta Sharma won the award for best female playback singer for her song 'Munni Badnaam' in 'Dabangg'.

'I love you so much... Lalitji I love you so much... Shah Rukh I love you much... Toronto I love you so much,' told Mamta as Arshad Warsi handed her the award in the company of show co-hosts Boman Irani and Ritesh Deshmukh as well as Shah Rukh Khan.

The award for best male playback singer went to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for 'Tere Mast Mast Do Nain' from 'Dabangg'.

For best lyrics, the award went to Niranjan Iyengar for 'Sajda' and 'Noor-e-Khuda' in 'My Name is Khan'. The award was accepted by Karan Johar on his behalf.

For music director, the award went to Sajid-Wajid and Lalit Pandit for 'Dabangg'.

The award for best story went to Shibani Bathija for 'My Name is Khan', presented by Brett Lee, Fardeen Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala.

The award for best screenplay went to Abhinav Kahsyap and Dileep Shukla for 'Dabangg'. It was presented by Zeenat Aman, Prakash Mehra and Sant Singh Chatwal.

The IIFA award for best dialogue went to Vishal Bharadwaj for 'Ishqiya'.

The Outstanding Achievement Award went to Sharmila Tagore.

Presenting her the award, Shabana Azmi told, 'I am honored to present this award to an actress for whom I have the highest regard - a path-breaker, achiever, a person who has been successful in every avatar she has chosen.'

Dharmendra got the award for his half-century in Indian cinema.

Sharmilla Tagore told the award was 'such a satisfying thing. It's fantastic. After Dharamji (who was honored just before her), it is a tough act to follow'.

She recalled Dharmendra's large heartedness when he agreed to a change of schedule for the shooting of a movie when she had to 'rush to Calcutta for personal reasons as Tiger (her husband) was in the West Indies'.

For the first time at the IIFA, Star Plus channel presented the Hottest Pair award to Anushka Sharma and Ranvir Singh for which 15 million votes were cast online.

'Anushka, you make feel hot,' told Ranvir, accepting the award in her company.

The first Green IIFA Award by Panasonic went to actress Priyanka Chopra.

Boman Irani’s nervousness due to craziness of FANS at IIFA

Boman Irani with Ritesh Deshmukh

The actor, who will host the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards night at the Roger's Centre in Toronto Saturday, along with Riteish Deshmukh, is nervous after seeing the craze for Indian stars not just among the Indians residing in Canada, but among the Canadians too!

'The craze here is awesome. There's so much love, so much excitement...that it has begun frightening me. Their excitement means increased expectations from us. Hopefully, we will do our best,' told Boman.

This will be Boman's fourth year as the host of IIFA awards night, and he makes a rocking team with Riteish year after year!