Still from Partner

What coup?

Faheem Ruhani
Thursday, September 21, 2006 23:30 IST

Shooting for ‘Rubaru’ and ‘Partner’ continues unaffected in Thailand even after the bloodless coup .

The makers of ‘Rubaru’, jointly produced by Raj Kaushal and Percept Picture Company must be heaving a sigh of relief that their film which is being shot in Bangkok has not been affected even after the military overthrew over the Thai government on Tuesday. The film, being directed by Arjun Bali, stars Randeep Hooda and newcomer Shahana.

“Oh, there is absolutely no problem! It was bloodless coup and our main production in-charge is from Bangkok and he’s assured us there is nothing to worry,” says Raj Kaushal who is leaving for Bangkok today.

“In fact,” adds Raj, “After the coup occurred, I spoke to David Dhawan who is shooting ‘Partner’ in Phuket with Salman Khan. He told me there is nothing to worry because the roads would be clearer and things would get cheaper because most foreign tourists are leaving the country.”

Dipsshikha to play Sallu's sis

The actress will play the part for David Dhawan's Partner; will leave for Thailand for ten-day schedule

Sister act:Dipsshikha

Dipsshikha was down with burning fever when she got a call asking her to come over to discuss a role.The actress went to the David Dhawan's Juhu office despite being ill. There, she learnt that Sohail Khan wanted her to play Salman Khan's sister in Partner, directed by Dhawan.
It's fun
Says Dipsshikha, " I actually had 103° F when Sohail called. When he told me that I would be playing Salman's sister, I almost shrieked with joy. I have worked with him in Jaanam Samjha Karo, and I know it's great fun."
Dipsshikha says that she cannot elaborate on the role. "Else David Dhawan will kill me!" she almost screams, and then adds, "All I can say is that I play Salman's married sister who is settled in Thailand."
Leaving for Thailand
So is she going to Thailand? "Obviously. I am leaving tomorrow. I will be back after ten days. This is the second schedule of the film. Govinda will also be there. It's not going to be easy amidst the three kings of comedy — David Dhawan, Govinda and Salman Khan. But I am going to do my best," she says.
Dipsshikha recently completed a cameo in CID. "I am talking to a few people for television roles. Once I am back from Thailand, I'll take that further," she concludes

Shooting Of Govinda -Salman´s ´Partner´ Postponed To Next Year

By: Abid
There is bad news for all those who have been waiting anxiously for the first time pairing of Govinda and Salman Khan ('Partner') . And that too for a David Dhawan flick ! According to sources , the shooting of 'Partner' is to commence only next year as Salman is presently quite busy with 'Salaam-E-Ishq' , 'Baabul' and also 'Jaan-E-Mann' patchwork . Meanwhile David has decided to utilise the time and go in for a quickie . The cast ? Well , please wait for it as that is a surprise !

Salman's to shoot for Partner soon

Salman Khan has returned to work with a bang thus refuting speculation about a possible holiday after his Jodhpur experience. In fact, Salman is trying hard to make up for lost time. Salman has been busy rehearsing rigorously for Rock Stars, putting in as much as six hours every day, since his return from Jodhpur. Next month, when he goes for these concerts, he will shoot for David Dhawan's Partner with Govinda, Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta.“I think Bhai has rested enough in Jodhpur,” says brother Sohail. “During weekends, Salman will be performing at the concerts and on weekdays he will shoot for Partner. He's concerned about the delay in the Rock Stars concerts and is making every effort to get his schedules back on track. It's almost like a junoon (passion) for Bhai. This feeling of commitment going awry bothers him,” says Sohail.The Partner crew will shoot with Salman in Canada wherever it's convenient for him to fly down. “We'll shoot with him in Vancouver first and then later in Toronto,” adds Sohail.The work permit that Salman has been granted after the bail is most likely to be extended beyond June. “Between July and December Bhai shoots for just one month in India. The rest of the schedules are all overseas,” says Sohail

Salman to play 'love guru' in David's next
IANS MUMBAI

Salman Khan, who is scorching the headlines for the blackbuck poaching case for which he is being tried in a Jodhpur court, is playing a love 'guru' doling out advice on courtship matters to Govinda in David Dhawan's "Partner". David was jubilant and said: "Both Salman and Govinda are my buddies. And they are playing buddies in 'Partner'. Naturally there has to be great bonding between them. "I am happy to say Salman and Govinda are like brothers. No ego hassles at all. They both arrived at Mehboob Studios in Bandra on the dot in the morning for the shoot. That's quite an achievement." Salman's younger brother Sohail Khan is producing the film. "I guess it has to do with their faith in this project, and in me. Let's not forget, Salman's brother Sohail is known to be a fab producer. I promise you, this movie won't just give Govinda a new image, it will also present Salman like never before. "He plays a super-cool stud, a love 'guru' giving out advice on courtship matters to the innocent and inexperienced Govinda who plays a common man. Don't you think the two are perfectly cast?" said Dhawan. David agrees he has lost some precious giggly ground with his last risible release "Shaadi No 1". "I need to return with a big bang. I feel 'Partner' will do the trick for me." While Salman and Govinda play roles very true to their image, their two leading ladies are unusually cast. "While I have paired Salman with Lara Dutta (the two have never been togetherbefore) Govinda will be seen with Katrina Kaif," said David. But the stress will clearly be on buddy-buddy talk between the two male co-stars... just like Abhishek Bachchan-Riteish Deshmukh in recent release "Bluffmaster" and Akshay Kumar-Bobby Deol in "Dosti".

Govina in his latest interview about salman....!

“I realise my mistakes today,” he admits. “And now that I have signed three good films, with David Dhawan, Aparna Sen and Nikhil Advani, everyone will see an improved version of me. I owe it to David, who has stood by me. I am really thankful to him and Salman Khan. I had told David I would do any character role. But when David took this proposal to Salman, he said, ‘I will do a parallel role with Govinda.’ No hero will bring in another hero in the trade, especially when he is at his peak. When I was at the top, I used to be selfish as all we actors are. I would always want the best lines and best roles for myself. But Salman has made a gesture which proves the greatness of his heart. And I swear that if ever such a time comes when I am doing well and I get an opportunity to help fellow actor going through a lean phase, I will repeat Salman’s gesture. His generosity has touched my heart deeply.”

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Style behen
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Alvira Agnihotri is taking her styling pretty seriously. After dressing up her brother Salman Khan, she’s now designing for Govinda!

Styling was initially just a hobby for Salman’s sister Alvira, but now she’s giving it some serious attention.

“I always loved to mix and match stuff and create a distinct look. It all started when I would occasionally style Salman’s offscreen look, even though he shops for his own clothes most of the time. He liked my style sense, and suggested that I officially style him for his movies. He boosted my confidence and I took it up, little reluctantly though,” says Alvira Agnihotri of her foray into styling with their home production, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha.
And since then, Alvira got into the groove and styled Salman’s look in Maine Pyar Kyon Kiya and Kyon Ki for which Salman was noted for his youthful and fresh look. And the news is, she is now styling Govinda and Salman in David Dhawan’s Partner. Of how the styling for Govinda came about, Alvira narrates, “Govinda didn’t have a designer of his own, so when David suggested my name, he was keen. I showed him my sketch on the character he is playing and he left everything to me. I have never looked Govinda beyond his acting abilities. He is a great actor. And I am glad to style him.”

Govinda who has always been lambasted for his dress-sense, is happy that Alvira is styling him. “I have been known for my colourful clothes. I can’t come back like that in today’s time. Everything is changing. And I am working with Salman Khan in the movie. He’s such a handsome and well-dressed man and to keep up with him I needed somebody who can give me that look. Baby (Alvira), his sister, has potential and can understand the character very well. I am in a new avatar,” he smiles.

Sohail opts to partner Govinda, Salman left out of Fight Club
- By Our Correspondent

Sohail Khan will tie up with production company K Sera Sera for his next venture titled Partner. The star cast of this film include Govinda, Salman Khan, Lara Dutta and Katrina Kaif.

"The film is a relationship between two friends," says Sohail. "No, I’m not acting in Partner. Salman and Govinda can hog the limelight. I’m happy being a producer which always has been my forte. Acting was just a hobby," adds Sohail. Apart from Partner, Sohail has tied up with the same production company for his Fight Club. "But we are not getting into a long-term multi-film collaboration with K Sera Sera," he says.

While Partner will focus on friendship as its main theme, Fight Club is an out-and-out action flick featuring Sohail with Suneil Shetty, Dino Morea, Riteish Deshmukh and Zayed Khan. It is about four friends who form a fight club with their own set of rules. A negative force comes into the fight club and everything goes out of control," says Sohail.

Like in David Dhawan’s Amar Akbar Anthony, why weren’t the Khan brothers cast together in Fight Club? "I couldn’t cast Salman as it would be unfair for the rest of the star cast. It would have disturbed the equilibrium. Arbaaz was too old for the positive role," says Sohail.

The film is being directed by Vikram Chopra who has been assisting Sohail since his Hello Brother days. "I didn’t want to act in the film but Vikram insisted that I do a role. My role as a producer for Fight Club counts more," he says. Sohail’s forthcoming ventures are God Tussi Great Ho, Nikhil Advani’s Salaam-E-Ishq and Aryan.