Rani, not Priyanka, was first choice for biopic Mary Kom

Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji lost out on golden opportunity to essay the role of Mary Kom in her biopic by laying down unreasonable conditions.

It is Said That Sanjay Leela Bhansali was keen to cast his favorite actress Rani Mukherji as Mary Kom in the athlete's biopic. Already Bhansali has worked with Rani in Black and Saawariya, and shares a comfort quotient With Him. However, Rani, who have had bad experiences in the past with new directors Anurag Singh in Dil Bole Hadippa and Sachin Kundalkar in Aiyya, was little hesitant to get directed by newcomer Omang Kumar. HENCE, When Omang came to Rani With The offer to do Mary Kom, Rani Omang Suggested That first shoot a few scenes with her. If she liked them she'd do the rest of the film.

However, This suggestion irked Omang who then hastily signed Priyanka Chopra for the role. Insiders Say That player can not do a test-run with a principal. HENCE, it was due to unreasonable conditions That Rani lost out Such a meaty role to Priyanka.

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali makes an exception for Deepika

It Seems everything is right on track for Rohit Shetty's ambitious project, 'Chennai Express'. First, Jeetendra moved the release date of his 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobaara' to avoid a clash with it. Now, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is willing to tweak the shooting schedule of 'Ram Leela' to help Promote Deepika Shetty's film.

"Bhansali is Known to be quite particularly acerca his shooting schedules, and Rightly so as I works with a large crew and everyone's time comes with a premium. The schedule of the film has Already been sporadically disturbed due to rains. However, he is Flexible when it comes to freeing Deepika for the promotion of her next. Deepika was required to excuse herself for a media event for Chennai Express for two days in a row, I did not complain, "says a source.It have been quite a few years since Shah Rukh-Deepika starrer Om Shanti Om and Bhansali's Saawariya were pitched opposite each other and the SRK film had won at the box-office hands down.

"Times change and everyone moves on," the source adds, "There is no animosity whatsoever Between Bhansali and Shah Rukh. They never had any deep rooted issues. Now, when his leading lady will be traveling across cities, and probably even countries, to Promote the Rohit Shetty film, the date diary is being adjusted for all involved. "

For Deepika, it is a much-need relief and the actress says, "Bhansali is a producer too and Understands The Importance of These publicity drives. We will be Promoting Ram Leela too."

Meanwhile ... Spoilt for choice

Too many good things can spoil you silly and They Can Also put you in strange predicaments. Ask Deepika about it. By the looks of it, Dippy is all set to beat Katrina Kaif for a plum role-to play the female lead opposite Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham in Dostana 2. A few days ago, Karan Johar and Tarun Mansukhani Approached her for the role. The film is scheduled to go on floors in November This Year.

However, This Dippy has landed in a quandary. Only last week, Mani Ratnam've Asked her to play the female lead in his next and the shooting of the love story is Also scheduled to begin in November.

A source close to the development Told TOI, "Now, you have to choose Between Deepika Karan Johar and Mani Ratnam. It is going to be a difficult decision. As it is, she has other assignments."

Deepika Padukone: Shah Rukh Khan will always be there for me

Actress Deepika Padukone, who has teamed up with superstar Shah Rukh Khan yet again after a gap of six years for action-comedy Chennai Express, says she trusts him very much personally as well as professionally.

The model-turned-actress made ​​her big screen debut opposite Khan in the Farah Khan directed film Om Shanti Om in 2007. The film saw her in a double role.

"It was glad to be Working with him again. I've become my very good friend today. He is someone I trust personally and professionally. I am sure I will always be there for me whenever service I need him," said Deepika.

Chennai Express directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Gauri Khan under her production banner Red Chillies Entertainment will release on August 8.

"It was lot of fun working on the film. It was a great experience. Rohit is Known for making comedy films and this film as well have turned out to be very entertaining. It is very different from what I've done. I am quite acerca excited its release, "Deepika said.

The film is the story acerca a man's journey from Mumbai to Rameswaram and what happens During the journey.

The 27-year-old actress will be seen next in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much Talked acerca film Ram Leela, que is said to be an epic adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet love story, Set in violent times.

"Every manager is a task master Peak Gust all churn out the best from us. They want to make a good film," Deepika said on Bhansali.

Deepika has been paired opposite Ranveer Singh for the first time in the film and gossip mills are abuzz With Their close equation. But Deepika puts all specualations to rest.

"He is a fabulous actor, he is very talented. It was a great experience Working with him. He is a great co-star, a great person and nothing else.People create hype When the film is release.People Should acerca to understand it is all about onscreen chemistry.I do not feel the need to go and PMclarify things to people. "

People used to say I can't make it big in B-town: Madhuri

Madhuri Dixit, who ruled the hearts of the audience in 80s and 90s, says When she started her career, people tried to pull her down by saying she will not Be Able to make her place in Bollywood.

"Being a woman you always go through something or the other. When I made my debut in Bollywood, many people told me I can not do, it's not a good place, I can not make my position In this industry. But That time I had faith in myself and everyone worked and proved Please Please what can I do, "Madhuri said at an event.

"When you push yourself you rise up to the challenge and you Realise Your strength. When adversity comes That's When one stands for Themselves," she added.

Madhuri made her acting debut with 'Abodh' in 1984 but the film failed at the box office. Her next release 'Awara Baap' (1985) Also turned out to be failure. In 1986 Madhuri starred in 'Swati' and 'Manav Hatya', Both Declared as the films being flops.

She had three releases in 1987? 'Mohre', 'Hifazat' and 'Uttar Dakshin', which did not do well Also.

After a series of consecutive flops, she finally attained stardom with 'Tezaab' in 1988. The film went on to Become That year's highest grossing movie. Thereafter she delivered hit films one after the other, treats Including 'Ram Lakhan', 'Prem Pratigyaa', 'Tridev', 'Parinda', 'Dil', 'Saajan', 'Beta', 'Mrityudand', 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai 'and others.

After her marriage in 1999 to Shriram Nene, a US-based surgeon, she did Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Devdas' in 2002. She then took a break and staged a comeback with Aditya Chopra's home production 'Aaja Nachle' in 2007.

DESPITE missing from the silver screen, the 46-year-old film star was very much present on small screen. She Appeared as one of the judges in TV dance reality show, 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa' in season four, five and now six.

After marriage, Madhuri relocated to the U.S. for almost a decade. But in 2011, she shifted her back basis in Mumbai along with her family.

Madhuri will feature in the upcoming film 'Gulab Gang' directed by newcomer Soumik Sen, who stars Juhi Chawla Also, Mahie Gill, Shilpa Shukla and others. The other is Vishal Bharadwaj's home production 'DEDH Ishqiya'.

Meanwhile, filmmaker Anubhav Sinha looks all charged up for his upcoming first film as a producer 'Gulaab Gang' as I have different marketing plans and promotion strategies.

The first initiative Such being called 'Believe', a campaign That celebrates triumphs of women of India and Their Stories.

A press conference was arranged last evening to launch this initiative, Along with Sinha and the two leading ladies of the film - Madhuri and Juhi.

"We decided to shoot few documentaries, which will be of six to seven minutes in length. In These short films, we will feature women, who had gone against the odds and Have Done something Which Brought to change in Their Lives. In India, info info we have so many women, Who Have so many stories to tell, "Sinha said.

While making 'Gulaab Gang', Sinha thought about this initiative as the film is on women.

"We have so many women Who Have stood for a cause for Themselves and made a different story. Unless and until you push yourself, you do not Realise what you can actually do," Juhi said.

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