Saif helps Big-B rehearse!

Even as ardent fans of the star Khan, many of you may not be aware of Saif Ali Khan being a technophile - the kind who likes very much to be up to date with new technology and its many indulgences.

Amitabh Bachchan himself only just became privy to Chotte Nawab's guilty pleasure, on the sets ofPrakash Jha's upcoming film Aarakshan, also starring Deepika Padukone. Apparently, the tech savvy Saif introduced Big B to an amazing, new form of rehearsal.

For the par-excellent mega star that he is, Mr. Bachchan was openly impressed when Saif introduced him to an iPad application meant to help actors in remembering their dialogues. He explained how the same was used extensively in Hollywood by location scouts, makeup artistes, costume designers and even directors and cinematographers.

If it seems like the start of new trends, we sure think so too - about Bollywood soon jumping on Apple's 'Rehearsal' bandwagon.

Tweets Big B, "Saif has introduced me to a cool application on iPad called 'Rehearsal'. It is useful particularly for us artists in reading scripts."  ( (c) Twitter )

The two superstars are coming together a second time on the big screen for Aarakshan, after Eklavya. The film, a high voltage drama based on one of the controversial caste reservation policy in government jobs and educational institutions, is being shot in Bhopal where the duo have been spending time together. Saif, we hear, is proving to be quite patronizing of Big B's poetry sessions while Mr Bachchan has enjoyed working out with his younger counterpart.

Aarakshan, also starring Prateik Babbar and Manoj Bajpai in significant roles, is slated for release in August 2011.

It seems technology is not only bridging the gaps between the generations, but between the stars as well. Here's hoping this friendship continues to thrive.

Editors: Andhara & Naseem
Graphics: Sanober