'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' Garners Rs 60 cr in Opening Weekend

Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' has broken the earlier opening weekend collection records for Yash Raj Films (YRF), the company said here today.

The film released on December 12 has grossed approximately Rs 60 crore worldwide in its opening weekend and surpassed 'Dhoom 2' regarded as one of the highest grossing films of all times.

In the Middle-east, the movie has set a new record as highest opening film of all time. While 'Dhoom 2' had generated a revenue of USD 1.86 million across its entire run 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' earned USD one million in the opening week alone, a Yash Raj spokesperson said here today.

The film has had a grand opening across all overseas markets like USA, UK, Australia, Europe, Africa and other territories in Asia, the spokesperson added.

Blue Hindi Movie Preview - Akshay Kumar Katrina Kaif

Akshay Kumar is surely giving Shahrukh a run for his money. Just when all thought there could never be a soul within sniffing distance of Khanbhai, Akshay has come close to the crown prince’s tag.

Akshay Kumar is coming all out for his next project Blue. The movie Blue, will also be starring Sanjay Dutt, Lara Dutta, Zayed Khan, and Katrina Kaif. Each of them is shooting fairly strenuously as the project has already been floored.

The movie will be based on the theme of Shipwreck and treasure, thus most of the shooting will take place under water. All the actors have been methodically trained in scuba diving in Bangkok.

Lara Dutta is working out to push through the flab meter. She is reportedly working extremely hard for this venture and will sport a bikini. Now, the last statement must have let the oglers begin to weave a lot of imagination. For all those who remember her sporting a bikini earlier, this will be an all new avatar. Lara has also learnt all the swimming tricks, something that she was hardly acquainted with earlier.

Aarav is the reel name which Akshaye will be keeping in the movie; this is quite a departure from the garish Bacchhan Pande.

Akshay kumar is an attested deep sea diver. His list of injuries continues though. He had been given a shot where he was to be at a depth of 75 feet and was to be infested by 30 sharks. Unfortunately he got stuck with the shipwreck and began to bleed.

A.R. Rehman will be directing the music for the movie.

Kylie Minogue to sing for A. R. Rahman

Popular Australian singer Kylie Minogue will be singing a song which has been composed by music wizard A. R. Rahman. The song will feature in the film 'Blue' which stars Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta. Reports suggest that the music diva will be paid a staggering 5 crores for the song. The recording is expected to happen next month and Kylie Minogue will land in India with her entire troupe. Interestingly, the lady will also feature in the video of the song.

According to reports A. R. Rahman had considered two other pop divas Madonna and Rihanna earlier. But then things didn't work out as expected.

'Blue' is expected to be one of the most expensive films ever made in India surpassing 100 crores.

International flavor in Indian films is sure to make many heads turn towards India. Sure looks like an innovative trend.

Katrina Kaif the most googled name

Mumbai, "I really didn't expect this," says a surprised but delighted Katrina Kaif on being voted the most searched name on the Internet, which also means she is more popular among the net-savvy youngsters.

"I'm very surprised. I really didn't expect this. Google is the only thing I know on the Internet. I'm not too Internet-savvy. Who doesn't want to be recognised and loved? I think it's really sweet because it means I'm a little more popular with the younger generation. People between 19 and 30 go to the Internet more, I think. And that's the audience I want to connect with," Katrina told IANS.

This in spite of the fact that Katrina doesn't think she's sexy.

"Maybe the way I define sexy is different from the general definitions. Maybe the people who have voted for me think differently from me... thank god for that! The beautiful thing about this world is that there're so many different opinions."

The actress was earlier judged as the sexiest Asian woman by Eastern Eye, a leading British publication for the South Asian community. She bagged the highest number of votes for the Sexiest Asian Woman title.

"The important thing is to enjoy this moment. I smile about these things. Such momentary honour makes me want achieve a lot better. They help me take the next step."

Katrina has taken over from Aishwarya Rai as the most googled Bollywood girl. Both actresses have a more wholesome image than the term 'sexy' generally suggests.

"I can't be compared with her... She's iconic. I like that word... wholesome. I like being wholesome. Maybe today being attractive has more to do with the relatability factor."

Genelia d'Souza is also in Google's 2008 India Zeitgeist List.

"So maybe too much in-your-face appeal is no longer that much in favour. Maybe finding the balance is important. Otherwise one appeals to only a section of people. Me? I didn't project myself in any one way. I've projected myself the way my projects have allowed me to. I've been fortunate to be accepted in spite of not being conventionally sexy."

Katrina, who featured in this year's biggest hit "Singh Is Kinng", says she's ready to play characters that are not straightforward.

"I play more intricate characters in Yash Raj Films' 'New York' directed by Kabir Khan, Raj Kumar Santoshi's 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani' and Prakash Jha's 'Rajneeti'. They are challenging, but I need to go to another level. After watching me in these films no one, not even me, will say I'm just being glamorous," she said.