Nawazuddin to 'Kick' with Salman (Movie Snippets)

Acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui of "Gangs Of Wasseypur" fame is ready to step into Bollywood's commercial realms with Sajid Nadiadwala's "Kick", in which he will share screen space with Salman Khan.

Nawazuddin will play a powerful role in the out-and-out commercial extravaganza, said a source.

Nadiadwala is said to have been keen to cast someone with the ability to perform the character dramatically, and Nawazuddin fitted the bill to the T.

This will be the first time Nawazuddin will work with Nadiadwala and Salman.

Earlier, he received a lot of accolades for his performance in "Talaash" and "The Lunchbox".

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No co-stars can beat Deepika in badminton

Actress Deepika Padukone, daughter of former India badminton great Prakash Padukone, says all her co-stars - be it Shah Rukh Khan or Ranbir Kapoor - have challenged her to a game, and lost!

While shooting an episode of UTV Stars' "Breakfast to Dinner", Deepika shared how she has won challenges thrown to her by her fellow actors, said a statement.

"All my co-stars challenge me, whether it's Shah Rukh or Ranbir. They all challenge me, and of course they all lose," she said.

The tall and successful actress, who is riding high on the success of her film "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela" these days, also shared a secret about Aamir Khan.

"A couple of years ago, Aamir, my dad and I played a game of badminton because Aamir loves playing badminton. He's very, very good at it," Deepika said.

Even though she didn't take her love for the sport forward professionally, she has a word of advice for young aspirants.

"More than anything, it's about enjoying the sport. Always wear comfortable clothes."

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Rahul Rawail to direct romantic saga with newcomers

Director Rahul Rawail of "Love Story" fame is said to be working on a new romantic saga, and he is on the lookout for new talent for it.

"While the lead pairs will consist of fresh young talent, the supporting cast will feature stellar actors. The script, a romantic saga, has contemporary approach. The film will be shot in exotic locations," Rawail said in a statement.

His past directorials also include films like "Betaab", "Anjaam", "...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya" and "Jo Bole So Nihaal".

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Kartik celebrates b'day in Goa

Actor Kartik Aaryan (earlier known as Kartik Tiwari), turned 25 Friday, and he is in Goa to celebrate his special day with his friends.

Kartik, who has earlier starred in "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" and "Akaash Vani", will now be seen in Subhash Ghai's "Kaanchi".

Since he has been busy shooting for the film, his birthday seemed to be a great time for him to take a break from work.

In "Kaanchi", which is likely to release in 2014, Kartik will share screen space with debutant Mishti.