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Prahlad Kakkar in Corporate

Ad man Prahlad Kakkar has been roped in to play a cameo in Madhur Bhandarkar's Corporate. He plays himself in the movie and will be seen directing an ad. Bipasha Basu will be supervising the ad in the film. Talking about the role, Kakkar stated that he did not want to miss an opportunity to shoot with Bipasha Basu. In his words, it is a 'blink and miss' role. Prahad's part in the film just required a couple of hours' shoot.

Even earlier, Bhandarkar had roped in real life celebrities to play themselves in his films. Dolly Thakore, Kishen Mulchandani, JJ Valaya and Suniel Shetty were a part of his Page 3. In Corporate, apart from Kakkar, we will also see Javed Akhtar playing himself whereas Essar Group's Mukesh Tyagi will be seen playing a key character.

Mariah inspires Mallika

When we recently visited the sets of Subhash Ghai's Shaadi Se Pehle, we saw Mallika Sherawat sporting a hot silver number. The outfit in question was studded with crystals. Now what is interesting is that a similar outfit was worn by pop diva Mariah Carey in an international magazine. And Mallika is wearing more clothes than Mariah inside the netted number. Surprise, surprise! Keeping Indian sensibilities in mind, Mallika?

Customs summon Saif for his Toyota Lexus

Actor Saif Ali Khan who was recently involved in an accident last month, has been summoned by the customs to answer charges of smuggling the vehicle, Toyota Lexus. Saif will have to appear before Additional customs commissioner G S Narang on January 9. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and Customs have identified at least three car smuggling rackets in the city run by foreign car dealers which primarily cater to demands of cheap imported cars from Bollywood Celebs.

Saif's Toyota Lexus has been imported under a dubious scheme called the Transfer of Residence Scheme, which is registered with Mumbai Central RTO in the name of one Kolangara Mamunhi Mohammed. He is the original importer. Again there is a discrepancy in the address submitted to Customs document and RTO papers. According to Custom officials Saif might have evaded worth Rs10-15 lakh. The star now faces a penalty of Rs 15-20 lakhs.

Some time back, Sanjay Dutt had to shell out Rs 40 lakhs as fine for his Porsche, while Sunil Shetty's Hummer is still being investigated by DRI.

Scoreboard: 1st week screen averages - All India performance

JANUARY

Classification of films 2005

SUPER DUPER HIT
No Entry

HITS
Bunty Aur Babli
Garam Masala
Hanuman
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya
Page 3 [Super Hit in Mumbai]
Sarkar [Super Hit in Mumbai]
Salaam | Namaste [Super Hit in Overseas]
Waqt [Super Hit in Mumbai, Overseas]

SEMI HITS
Apaharan
Dus
Kaal
Kalyug
Parineeta
Zeher

PARTIAL SUCCESS
Barsaat [Hindi belt]
Black [multiplexes of metros]
Dosti - Friends Forever [Hindi belt]
Iqbal [multiplexes]
Lucky - No Time For Love
Mangal Pandey - The Rising [due to extra-ordinary initial]

AVERAGE
Aashiq Banaya Aapne [some circuits]
Bluffmaster! [Better in Mumbai, Delhi; losing in some circuits]
Ek Ajnabee [some circuits]

SETBACKS
Bewafaa
Blackmail
Chocolate
Deewane Huye Paagal
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...
Elaan
Home Delivery
Insan
James
Jo Bole So Nihaal
Jurm
Kisna
Kyon Ki...
Main Aisa Hi Hoon
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara
Mr. Ya Miss
Mumbai Xpress
My Wife's Murder
Neal 'N' Nikki
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav
Paheli
Shaadi No. 1
Shabd
Shikhar
Silsiilay
Taj Mahal
Tango Charlie
Vaada
Viruddh

The Pasha in Bipasha's life

This line may surprise you all, as every one is aware about John and Bipasha's relationship. Well, including John, she has the list of men in her life that she respects and takes pride to say they play important role in her life.

Her dad Hirak Kumar Basu will always have special place in Bipash's life. According to her he is an intelligent man having the greatest sense of humor.

However, the love of her life, her boyfriend John Abraham has the same importance. Though John does not have the Bengali sense of humor he has his unique Parsi sense of humor.

Her manager Jatin Rajguru is also like a family member for Bipasha. He is always there whenever she needs him. He handles everything from her professional to her personal matters as well.

Her closest friend Designer Rocky S whom she calls her lifeline is one true friend she has from the industry. And Rocky too is ready to help his friend anytime.

Bipasha never feels bad for not having any brother. Her brother-in-law Rohit Gopakumar Panicker, who stays at Bangalore makes up for her brother. He is a person who treats her like a child. Again her four-year-old nephew Anitej, whom she loves very much, is anytime ready to do anything for him.

There are few more, which we all don't know. Her driver Deepak, who takes her places! From her mom's house to John's residence and the shooting locations, he knows all the right places.

Last but not the least her spot boy Pasha who also shares half of her name is like an angel for her. His selflessness and loyalty compels her to call him one of the nicest human being. He is the one whom she can trust blindly.