Deepika in Bhanshali's Ramleela, Ranveer is her Ram

Deepika Padukone's name has been finalized for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's dream project Ram Leela.After Kareena,Priyanka,Deepika has been chosen as the lead female face opposite Ranveer Singh who is dating Deepika these days.

As a filmmaker, Sanjay has to his credit some of Bollywood's most talked about contemporary films. Also, when it comes to depicting women, few do it with the flair and expertise that Sanjay does.

Be it Khamoshi, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas, Black, Saawariya or Guzaarish, his cinema has left an indelible mark. As a producer, SLB has also tasted super-duper success with Rowdy Rathore (2012).





But what has really got the trade buzzing is his directorial venture Ram Leela that has been surrounded by controversy from day one — courtesy, the game of musical chairs that the heroines have played. Initial reports said that Kareena Kapoor was to play Leela. She walked out to make place for Priyanka Chopra, and before you could PC, Deepika Padukone was auditioning for the part.

SLB wishes to refrain from commenting on the subject of his Leela. A source close to the maker, however, says that despite having to go through the grind, Sanjay is happy that he finally found his Leela in Deepika. We hear the maker, who is in a very jubilant mood, holds no grudges against Kareena despite the fact that she made an inglorious exit from the film.


In fact, Sanjay, who has shared a very close relationship with Bebo, is only sad that after six months of imagining her to be his Leela, he had to let go because of a lame reason. Our source says, "Sanjay feels Deepika is indeed most suited to play Leela and he fails to understand why he never looked at Deepika in that perspective. She and Ranveer Singh (there was no confusion at all about him playing Ram) bring in so much chemistry to their parts. And when you see these two youngsters, you can see the spark."


According to our source, SLB loves Deepika's earthiness and her fragile lady-like beauty, and he finds it fascinating that she will now play his Leela. Our source adds, "While these casting battles were happening, it was torturous for someone as sensitive as Sanjay. But as they say, all is well that ends well."

Amitabh Bachchan, Akon bonds together

The age-old friendship between Hollywood and Bollywood is gradually growing and bonding stronger. It seems Bollywood's dream to invite the International stars to play their crucial bit for the Indian movies, is actually turning true.

Well, for this a special thanks goes to Shahrukh Khan who made the International pop sensation Akon sing in his tunes for Ra.One's 'Chammak Challo'. But now few sources revealed that Aadesh Shrivatasva is trying to rope in Akon for a live concert with Amitabh Bachchan for spreading the message of peace. Reportedly, the concert will first be held in Mumbai and then in New York.

Expressing his desire to listen Amitabh singing, Aadesh told, "I believe the message of peace would be far more effective through Amitji's voice. When he talks, everyone listens. When he sings, the world sings with him."

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Vidya found support of big b in Kahaani

Vidya is currently promoting "Kahaani" and when asked about it, she said: "That is very, very kind and generous of him. He has sung a song for us, I thought that was under wraps, so I didn't say but obviously you all seem to know."

The megastar has sung Rabindranath Tagore's iconic song "Ekla cholo re" for the film and is talking about it on his blog and Twitter page.

"My friend Sujoy Ghosh of 'Aladin' fame... puts out his trailer for his next with Vidya... 'Kahaani'... interesting watch," he tweeted.

On his blog, Big B wrote: "May I just say that singing Rabindra Sangeet for the first time was the greatest revelation. The beauty of the language, the lyricism of the tune and its 'dhun' (music) are outstanding.

Director Sujoy Ghosh's "Kahaani" is scheduled for a March 9 release and also stars Emraan Hashmi and Bengali actor Parambrata Chatterjee.