Makers of Ishqiya sequel to include Madhuri Dixit and Kangna Ranaut?

The makers of the movie ‘Ishqiya’ are reportedly planning to make an even more exciting sequel. And the way they are going to make it exciting is by making certain changes in the cast of the movie.

Actors Arshad Warsi and Naseeruddin Shah have been retained for the movie, while plans are being made to replace Vidya Balan with Kangna Ranaut. Moreover, talks are also going on to include the star Madhuri Dixit as the second lead of the movie.

The director Abhishek Chaubey will be making his second directorial venture with ‘Dedh Ishqiya’. The shooting of the movie is about to go on floors in the month of November 2011.

Currently, the makers of the movie are trying their best to rope in the beauties for the movie. The actresses have apparently gone through the scripts and have even loved it. When Abhishek was contacted, he refused to give out any details of the movie as it would be too early to talk about it in public. However, Arshad while talking about the movie said that the movie will have him, Kangna, Madhuri and Naseeruddin, but he would indeed miss Vidya in the movie. The ‘Munna Bhai’ actor said that the script is such that Vidya is not needed in the movie.

Madhuri Dixit To Work With The Khans Of Bollywood

Madhuri Dixit has expressed her keen desire to work with the Khans of Bollywood – especially Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. Madhuri has shared some great on-screen chemistry with SRK and Salman in the past.

Madhuri’s chemistry with both Salman and Shah Rukh has been hugely admired in number of films. She appeared with Salman Khan in ‘Saajan’ and the most memorable ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’, and with Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Anjaam’, ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’, ‘Koyla’ and ‘Devdas’.

So much in love is Madhuri with these Khans that her statement made recently seemed like a special request for filmmakers. “It’ll be wonderful to work with Salman and Shah Rukh again...three of us together in one film.

I hope some good script comes our way. It’ll be so much fun”, says Madhuri recalling the chemistry she created with the duo in `Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam’.

Madhuri is friends with both Khans, she candidly acknowledges that Salman deserves the success he has achieved.

Bollywood original dhak-dhak girl would like to recreate the magic once again. So, Madhuri is requesting filmmakers to send her scripts that she can romance Salman and SRK.

No sisterly roles for this diva!

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Madhuri Dixit Demanding Rs 5 Crore For TV Projects

Madhuri Dixit has moved back to industry after a sabbatical. She was in the US playing the perfect homemaker and raising two lovely kids. Now that she is back in the industry filmmakers are looking to cast her in the films and TV projects.

Apparently Madhuri Dixit has quoted her price as Rs 5 crore to do a film! Something similar to what the popular actresses like Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra charge for their films.

Interestingly, Madhuri has been out of the industry for a few years now and is on the wrong side of 40. Considering these factors, she sounds a bit over demanding for that kind of fee.

Madhuri has huge fan following and many filmmakers would want to work with her but her last hit film was ‘Devdas’ under the Bhansali banner which was eight years ago and let`s not forget, it also starred Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan.

Although she is a big name in Bollywood, no filmmaker would be willing to pay her that kind of money. One should not forget that her comeback film ‘Aaja Nachle’ (2007) was a box office dud.

Buzz has it that she is meeting filmmakers at the moment and reading scripts. Grapevine also has it that four filmmakers have approached her. Speaking to a daily, Rikku, her manager confirms, "Yes, Madhuri has asked for five crores. We feel she is definitely worth the price she is quoting. She is a superstar with an enviable fan following even today. So, why shouldn`t she ask for what she deserves? We are sure the filmmakers will gain from the fact that Madhuri Dixit is making a film with them."

Meanwhile, industry is rather bemused at Mrs. Nene’s over ambitious demands. Asks a trade analyst, "Who will give Madhuri five crores now? Though she does have the fan base, she isn`t a top actress anymore. She has been out of the industry and the kind of roles she can do are limited. The roles that she has been approached to play are either sister or mother characters, which she is not too keen to play. She should learn from Amitabh Bachchan. A superstar, who still has roles specially written for him, isn`t demanding that his pay cheque match that of Aamir, Salman, Akshay or SRK. Madhuri needs a reality check. In case someone has a particular script in which only she fits, perhaps she will get the high price."

Well, we’d love to see the ek-do-teen star sizzle on the silver screen once again however we hope her fee makes a landing on our planet earth soon!

-Spicezee

Madhuri Dixit New Brand Ambassador For Food Channel

Actor Madhuri Dixit has reportedly been chosen as the brand ambassador for chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s food channel, Food Food.

The actor is expected to announce her association with the brand today at a press meet. At the time of going to press, her contract was still being worked around.

When contacted, the actor’s manager and spokesperson confirmed the news and said, “Her deal hasn’t been officially locked yet. But we’ll be through by evening.”

Meanwhile, co-owner and celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor sounded elated at the enquiry but refused to comment: “As of today, I can’t comment on her association with my channel.

But I would love Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and even Sachin Tendulkar to be associated with my channel. All the biggies are welcome, but you’ll have to wait for an official announcement.”