Sunil Shetty receives Best Actor award at South Asian International Film Festival

Sunil Shetty is a happy man these days. For his performance in the upcoming Red Alert, he has bagged the Best Actor award at the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF), New York.

An ecstatic Sunil says, "It is a fabulous feeling. In all the reviews of my films till date, a majority have called me 'wooden' or said 'gives a routine performance'. To win an award at a recognized film festival like the SAIFF in New York is a big high as an actor and makes me want to work harder and better."

Sunil goes on to add, "The film is on a Naxal setting and right now, is the right time for the film to come out."

His performance was appreciated by the Jury and the audiences' too. The theme of the movie has a universal appeal. As everybody on planet earth is affected by Terrorism, External or Internal...

The film's director Ananth Mahadevan says, "I am happy especially for Sunil because his performance is being appreciated at a global level. When I took this film to him, he had told me in his humble way, not to make the film with him in a solo lead. But I was sure he could pull off the character of Narasimha and he did."

T.P. Agarwal, Chairman of Producers Association IMPPA and Owner of Star Entertainment Pvt Ltd was present at the SAIFF function to receive the award and addressed to the media, "I am overwhelmed with the response I have received for the film and Sunil's performance. Finally we have received an international platform to bring light to the burning issue of increasing intrastate conflicts."

Hera Pheri team to be seen together for De Dhana Dhan

The entire team of Hera Pheri - Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal and Priyadarshan have shot together for the first time in nine years for De Dhana Dhan.

An emotional Priyadarshan decided to dedicate an entire day only to the team of Hera Pheri and not shoot with the rest of the cast present at the location.

Director Priyadarshan, who was not a part of Hera Pheri's sequel says De Dhana Dhan is a comic caper with a feel of the original. De Dhana Dhan also sees Katrina Kaif back with Akshay Kumar after Singh Is Kinng.

Non-bailable Warrant issued against Suniel Shetty

A court here Wednesday issued a non-bailable warrant against Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty for not appearing before it in a case filed by a local businessman for dishonoured cheque for Rs.1 million. Subash Gulati, owner of Empire Store in sector 17, filed the complaint against Shetty in 2005 alleging that a cheque issued by Shetty's company had bounced.

Shetty had sought exemption from personal appearance in the case, but the court rejected the plea. The court of Judicial Magistrate Manisha Jain has issued a non-bailable warrant for Dec 23 appearance by Shetty. On Shetty's petition earlier, the Punjab and Haryana High Court had stayed the trial court proceedings. During the last hearing, however, the high court vacated the stay and asked Shetty to appear before the court Wednesday.

Akki-Kat to create magic once more.

After being the hottest onscreenpair for 4 movies - HUMKO DEEWANA KAR GAYE, NAMASTEY LONDON, WELCOME and the most recent SINGH IS KINNG, they are all set to create the magic for the fifth time.

Yes thats true, the most sought after Jodi of B-town is being paired in Priyadarshan's forthcoming comedy DE DANA DHAN. This film will bring back the HERA PHERI team Akshay, Suneil Shetty and Paresh Rawal, and director Priyadarshan together after 8 years. Apart from them Neha Dhupia and Sameera Reddy are also a part of the star cast. This yet another comedy will produced by Venus and will hit floors in November . The whole movie is planned to be entirely shot in Singapore.

Frequent pairing and onscreen magic between Akshay-Katrina has worked wonders on. So one can expect another blockbuster in the form of DE DANA DHAN!!