Saif Ali Khan to host IIFA Rocks

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, known for his wit and humour as an anchor, will host IIFA Rocks, a music and fashion event, at the Videocon d2h International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend starting on June 23 in Toronto, reports the website Ibn Live.

Saif, who made a rocking team with superstar Shahrukh Khan as the host of quite a few editions of the Filmfare awards, has danced on the IIFA stage in Dubai, Yorkshire and in Colombo last year. But this is the first time he will host a show.

The show is scheduled for June 24.
The organiser, Wizcraft International Entertainment, feels the actor is a perfect fit as an anchor for IIFA Rocks, to be held at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, considering his stylish dressing as well as his love of music. Saif’s love for strumming the guitar is well-known, so one really wonders if he would treat his fans to some of his own music on the stage.

IIFA Rocks, to be presented by Grey Goose, is aimed at raising funds for the IIFA Foundation, set up to support families of the film industry workers who have been adversely affected during the production of films.

This year, IIFA Rocks will also announce the 12th Floriana IIFA technical award winners and see a musical performance by well-known trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy as models from around the world will sashay down the ramp in couture from India and Canada.

The event is also expected to see participation from some international music artists, but the names are currently under wraps. daily times monitor

Saif Ali Khan to make live action comic?

Saif Ali Khan has bought the rights to a French comic novel which he said 'blew him away'.

The actor is also currently producing a graphic novel of his forthcoming James Bond-style action film Agent Vinod

He told The Times of India: "It's too early to reveal anything but this character has really blown me over.

"The detail, the story, everything is very edgy, very different from any other comic book character that I have come across."

Khan has previously played a Casanova comics artist in the 2004 hit film Hum Tum, also starring Rani Mukherji.

The actor will next be seen in the controversial film Aarakshan, which uncovers caste privilege in Indian government.

Saif Ali Khan waiting for Kareena Kapoor?

Saif Ali Khan is reportedly waiting for Kareena Kapoor to set a time and a date for their wedding.
The divorced actor is said to have already proposed to his long-term girlfriend and Kurbaan co-star.

Speaking to The Times of India, a source said: "Saif is ready. Saif is waiting for Kareena to get ready. She has to [return] to him with the date and time!"

According to the paper, a date for the big event will be announced after the release of their James Bond-inspired film Agent Vinod.

Khan's mother Sharmila Tagore recently said in an interview that she expects the pair to get married soon.

Saif Ali Khan's date with Chris Pfeiffer in Pataudi

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan will play host to ace motorbike stunt rider Chris Pfeiffer at the Pataudi Palace Tuesday, and he is quite upbeat about watching his stunts.

"Chris expressed a desire to come and say hello to me...he wanted to show us what he does on a bike and I believe he is amazing. So I look forward to seeing it and I am excited about meeting him," Saif told IANS.

Pfeiffer is in India for the Red Bull Chris Pfeiffer Street Tour 2011, which kickstarted Monday in Kolkata. He is going to be in India for over a fortnight and will perform stunts across 10 cities, including Jaipur, Chandigarh, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Cochin, apart from Kolkata.

Saif is quite excited about watching Pfeiffer's stunts, especially because the actor might soon be receiving an MV Agusta Brutale bike from the company's CEO. Saif is looking forward to adding a few bike stunts in his next home production "Agent Vinod".

"Yes. There is going to be some fast bike riding in 'Agent Vinod' and I think we will be talking to him. But right now it will be nice to just meet him. I really don't know how we will be tying up as such for 'Agent Vinod', but who knows...maybe we work in the future," said Saif.

According to a source, Pfeiffer was quite keen on meeting Saif even when he came for his India tour in 2010. But the dates couldn't be worked out.

Saif is currently in the capital, busy shooting the climax of "Agent Vinod", which also features his lady love Kareena Kapoor.

Saif Ali Khan strikes the right chord with fans in Bhopal

While shooting in Bhopal for Prakash Jha's next "Aarakshan", Saif Ali Khan goes out of his way to oblige his fans who come to the sets to catch a glimpse of their favourite star.

Saif also takes time out to interact with his fans while working out by the poolside of the hotel he's staying at.

"A huge crowd of over a hundred people gathers almost everyday to watch Saif while he works out by the poolside of the hotel in Bhopal... Saif's a pretty relaxed guy and minus starry airs talks to his fans in between his workouts," a source said in a statement.

When the star is in a jovial mood, he also strums a couple of songs on his guitar for them, said the source.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actress Deepika Padukone are also shooting with Saif in Bhopal.

On The Swiss Alps For New Year

For all who thought that Dubai is the only country that Bollywood celebrities visit during the holiday season, this is some fresh news.

According to reports in the media, Bollywood couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor will spend their winter vacations in Switzerland. The couple, popularly known as Saifeena in entertainment circles, are flying off to the Swiss Alps for a ten days break during the New Year.

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor are also known for the different decisions that they take in professional and personal matters. For example, they are perhaps the only stars in Bollywood who have refused to shake a leg for high-profile weddings. And this time too the media did not fail to notice the fact that Saifeena are going the eco friendly way while holidaying in Switzerland. Reports in the media claim that Saif and Kareena will put up at a centuries old chalet hut where every operation takes place with the help of solar energy. This is the couple's own way of conserving energy, says a source.

The chalet hut is part of the Gstaad Palace of Switzerland which is located at 5000 feet over sea level, thus allowing a clear view of the Swiss Alps. A ten day break means that Saif Ali Khan will indulge into some skiing, which is reportedly one of his passions. In fact, the actor has visited the Gstaad Palace even prior to his relationship with Bebo. Here's wishing a Happy New Year to the romantic

Balan, Ali Khan 'reunite on new project'

Vidya Balan is to work on a new production alongside Saif Ali Khan.

Balan, who won critical acclaim for her work opposite the actor in Parineeta, will feature with Khan in a new project, reports NDTV.

A source revealed that the two stars would share screen space in Dream Sequence: "Initially, Deepika Padukone was to do the role. The casting of the duo together after Love Aaj Kal had its appeal.

"But the actress begged off when she heard that the chote nawab was having second thoughts and that Abhay Deol would fill in for him."
The project is to release under Balaji Motion pictures and will be directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.

"The actress, director and producer are keen to work together in this film and are currently working on the dates, " added the source.

Mariah Carey 'enjoyed working with mother'

Mariah Carey has described the "lovely experience" of working with her mother on her latest album, and hopes to record more material with her in the future.

Patricia Carey - who usually performs opera - recorded vocals on her daughter's festive compilation Merry Christmas II You, on the tracks 'O Come All Ye Faithful' and 'Halleluiah Chorus'.

Mariah revealed to People that there may be more duets between the pair in the future: "Many people know that my mother is a trained opera singer, so I guess it was only a matter of time before we both got onto a record together.

"It was a lovely experience being in the studio together, and I'm very happy that I have this documented for the rest of my life."