Katrina-Ali Zafar, the new BFF of B-town

Katrina Kaif's recent bonding with her ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’ co-star Ali Zafar is the new talk of the town. The two stars, who got to know each other on the sets of YRF’s film, have got on like a house on fire.

The duo has been spotted hanging out together when they are not shooting. Not sometime back, reports suggested that Zafar gave some guitar-lessons to the lady, so that she couls strum a guitar well during her live music performances.

However, the source also makes it a point to add that Katrina still holds a special space for her ex Salman Khan. Recently, when Ali mentioned that he was quite scared of Mr Khan, Katrina was quick to jump to Salman’s defence adding that the latter is a chilled-out as person.

In fact, Katrina added that though Salman is known to be this rough-tough guy, he is actually a sweetheart. Source

Sheila becomes Munni for Rs 2.5 crore

In the Tamil version of hit item song, Munni Badnaam Hui, the film's makers are reportedly signing on Katrina Kaif. Not just that, a cool Rs 2.5 crore has been set aside for just the song

Last year's biggest Bollywood competition was between two popular songs, Sheila Ki Jawani and Munni Badnaam Hui, but in a strange turn of events, Sheila, or rather Katrina Kaif is set to become Munni.

The makers of the under-production Osthi, the Tamil version of Dabangg, plagued by fears of a possible comparison between the new Munni Badnaam Hui with the original, have decided to go for a new version of the song.

According to sources, they are signing Katrina Kaif for it and have reportedly set aside Rs 2.5 crore for the song.

While Farah Khan choreographed the original song, Saroj Khan will work on the new version. A source said, "Saroj has just completed a great number for Prabhu Deva's Rowdy Rathore. When Osthi's director S Darani learnt about it, he decided on Saroj."

According to the source, Osthi's makers decided to tweak the original song because of copyright reasons. T Series, which holds the rights to the original song, has refused to grant permission to reproduce the song.

The source also added that Malaika Arora Khan had made it known that she was not available for item songs outside her home banner, and talks were doing the rounds that Bipasha Basu might be roped in. However, they have now altered their plans.

Sonu Sood, who will be reprising his role in Dabangg as Salman Khan's brother, is apparently the reason why Kaif will be signed on. The source said, "The producers were keen on Bipasha. But Sonu is pushing for Katrina. He has already informed her.

Katrina always finds it hard to say no to her friends." Sood has been friends with Kaif, ever since he worked with the actress in Singh is Kinng. While in the original song, Sood has a limited screen time with 'Munni', in the new version, he will reportedly dance with the item girl from start to finish.

When asked about his friendship with Kaif and her casting, Sood said, "At the moment, all I can say is Katrina is a dear friend. Beyond that I'm not in a position to comment.

And yes, this time I'll have a lot more dancing to do." He added, "I am looking forward to that since my dancing partner is someone extraordinarily beautiful."

The new version of the film will star Tamil film star Silambarasan Rajendar, also known as Simbhu, in the lead.

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Katrina Kaif's winning formula

Looks like Katrina Kaif has already learnt a lot from her experiences and has found a winning formula to find in peace.

She believes that the best way to go about is by not getting overly emotional . And that is one of the reasons she doesn't believe in taking pictures and documenting anything in life. "I don't click pictures. People carry camera with them while travelling, take pictures, keep them as memories, but I don't.

I don't even have a camera. I don't believe there is any point in holding on to too many things in life. In any case, I always have those memories etched in my head and heart and living with those thoughts everyday," she smiles. And Kat states a reason to stay detached. "With every film we form a small little world for a period of time. Everybody is close and then one fine day everything is over. That can throw you off. So you have to learn to take things in your stride and not get too emotional about people or situations." Source : indiatimes.com

Ali Zafar turns guitar teacher for Katrina Kaif

People are raving about Katrina Kaif's rockstar image in her upcoming film "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan", but not just in films, the Bollywood actress is trying to master the art of strumming even in real life and Pakistani actor-musician Ali Zafar is helping her achieve her goal.

Ali is Katrina's co-star in "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan", which is a love triangle and also stars Imran Khan and during the shoot of the film, he gave Katrina some guitar lessons.

"It was great working with Ali. The nice thing is that Ali is also a musician and since I'm learning how to play the guitar and I'm very interested in it, I'm trying to learn from whoever I can.

"Farhan (Akhtar) taught me some stuff during 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and Ali has also taught me some stuff during this film. He is a good teacher and we are trying to get into a form where we can play a live song together in one of the promotional events for this film very soon, " Katrina told reporters here at the music launch of the film.

Imran, who was present at the event, lauded the 27-year-old actress' guitar skills.

"Katrina is very good with the guitar. I was quite amazed when I saw her playing, " said the actor.

The actress was recently gifted a guitar by Farhan Akhtar as a belated birthday gift.