Informer

Looks like John Abraham is taking his fondness for Katrina Kaif to a new level. The actor has been suggesting Kat's name to every producer who comes his way.

Informer

John wants only Kat

Recently, when Johnny boy was offered Rob Cohen's The Jewel of India, he told the makers to chose Katrina over Deepika.

Even though Cohen himself has personally admitted he's mesmerised by Deepika, John insisted that Katrina had wider appeal.

A source reveals, "John sounded like Kat's agent. He kept telling the producers how the international film needed a leading lady like Katrina as she has a more foreign appeal.

John also claimed he would reduce his fee if they got Kat on board."

Now only if he would concentrate more on acting rather than marketing, he wouldn't have to take that pay cut!

Can't take it anymore

Shweta Tiwari has been assaulting us for weeks now. We've reached a point where we want to poke our eyes out.

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The hostess has donned one nightmare after another on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. We haven't slept in weeks thinking about over what she will wear for the finale episode this weekend.

Not guilty, says contractor

Jaffer Chejara responds to a Hitlist story ('A Horrible Experience'; May 27) where Simi Garewal made allegations against him for overcharging her and leaving her interior work mid-way.

Chejara responds: "Simi's statement that I have charged the highest rates is false because we gave her the estimate first and only then started the work.

Also her charge that the work is not according to the blue printss is false.

We've not removed anything from the premises. Till date, we have only received Rs 8,00,000 against the bill given of Rs 16,70,484/ and the outstanding amount of Rs. 8,70,484 is pending.
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We had to send her notice by our lawyer on April 6, 2009 for not giving payment to us."

Salman Ka Dum

The Bandra birdie who informed us about Salman Khan wanting to remove all Kat's belongings ('Kat's out of the KHANdaan'; May 27, HiTLIST) from his house squeals, "The first thing he threw out was her bottle of her shampoo (herbal essence) He tossed it out of the window and when it landed outside, the bottle fell open and shampoo flew all over the cars parked." Now even the neighbours are cursing her.

Bye bye, Boyle

Danny Boyle and Christian Colson at the airport returning to the UK on Thursday morning.

Too big for TV

Recently, VO was offered a job as a telly show host on Khelo Jeeto Jiyo. Initially, he showed interest, but later stopped accepting phone calls from the production house.

When they finally managed to catch hold of him, Vivek yelled at one of the assistants, "I am too big for television!

When I have so many big films(?) coming my way, why would I want to do a TV show?" The poor assistant had no other option but to affirm what he was saying and politely hung up on him.

Had we been on the receiving end, we would have definitely asked him, "What big films do you have, dude?" And also that if Amitabh, SRK and Salman can do tv, what stopping VO?

A dog's life

Celina Jaitly who is shooting in Mumbai has been rushing back home from shooting because her pet Gooblee hasn't been keeping well.

Celina says, "I have been spending all my free time looking after him. The vet suspects he has a rare disease.

He is one of only three known Maltese known miniatures in India. And it's tough to even find a mate for him." Maybe if she does, he might feel better.

Fun run

M S Dhoni and Bipasha Basu come together for a footwear commercial for a brand they both endorse.

The cricketer and the Bong beauty throw challenges at each other while competing to reach the finish line first apart from Bips showcasing her fit bod.

Pool party

The Pyaar Impossible team seems to be having loads of fun in Bangkok. After partying with the cast and crew, Priyanka Chopra and Uday Chopra pulled some action stunts in the pool.

A source reveals, "Piggy Chops decided to unwind by going for a swim after pack-up. The actress loves to dive and did so from the highest board.

Uday followed her and t did the the same, but he ended up injuring his hand." C'mon Uday, find a tamer chicka to ape.

RAZA'S BOLLYWOOD

Q What would Ekta Kapoor say about Shah Rukh Khan's IPL team?

Au00a0 Kaash King Khan ke Knights kricket ke krucial kompetition ko konquer karte, krazy kahin ke!

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