I`m going further back in time with each film: Ashutosh Gowariker

After bringing films like "Lagaan" and "Jodhaa Akbar", with a touch of history, to Indian screens, filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker is ready to roll the cameras for "Mohenjo Daro", set in the Indus Valley civilisation. He says he's loving the challenge of going "further back in time" with each project.

In an interview, he speaks about the film, his research for it and about working with its lead actor Hrithik Roshan.

Double take: `Hate Story 2` releases a second censored trailer

Due to the Censor Board's objection, two trailers of upcoming thriller 'Hate Story 2' have been released - one with bold content and another without it

Due to its sexually explicit content, the makers of the upcoming thriller, 'Hate Story 2', have released two trailers for the film. The theatrical trailer that was launched recently is the censored version.

Another version with steamy scenes has been made for video-sharing websites. Given that the Censor Board apparently did not allow some scenes from the first trailer to be aired in theatres and on TV, the makers decided to release another one online.

The film features telly actors Surveen Chawla (best known as Charu in Kahin To Hoga) and Jay Bhanushali (host of Dance India Dance). Directed by Vishal Pandya, the film is a revenge saga with T Series and Vikram Bhatt as its producers.

Says a source, `Since the film has bold content, the makers decided to make two separate trailers. The Censor Board raised objections to some lovemaking scenes in the trailer as well as the recreated song, Aaj Tum Pe Jo Pyar Aaya Hai, from the 1988 film, Dayavan which has now been sung by Arijit Singh. The scenes were found unsuitable for general viewing. 



Vinod Bhanushali of T Series confirms, `Keeping the Censor Board in mind, we have released two trailers: one for Youtube and another for theatrical release.`

'Hate Story 2' is a sequel to the 2012 film that was directed by Vivek Agnihotri and starred Paoli Dam, Gulshan Devaiah and Nikhil Dwivedi.

Sonakshi feeling homesick

Sonakshi Sinha will be away from Mumbai for a month for her shoots.

The actress stated on Twitter, `Leaving Mumbai for a whole month tomorrow shoots, all outdoors and im already homesick!!!`

Sona is shooting for Linga with Rajinikanth and Tevar with Arjun Kapoor. Does this mean that good buddy Shahid Kapoor will be logging airmiles to meet her? Wait and watch.

Tamannaah lost 5 kg for `Humshakals`

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia, who is part of forthcoming multi-starrer "Hummshakals", believes in including fitness regime in everyday life and says she lost five kg for her role in the laugh riot.

"Fitness is like brushing your teeth. You must include fitness to your daily life. For 'Humshakals', I had to lose 5 kg. So, I went to this famous dietiecian - Pooja Makhija - and she gave me a new diet plan," Tamannaah told IANS.

Shraddha Kapoor sings for `Ek Villain`

Shraddha Kapoor accompanied director Mohit Suri to Raju Singh's recording studio in Juhu where she lent her voice to the background score of her upcoming film 'Ek Villain'.

The actress who has training in classical music has also sung in the film.

Amrita Rao falling back on fashion

Amrita Rao is planning to write a fashion blog. The actress apparently planned to do this as many ask her for tips and a friend suggested that she start one. If not films, at least fashion will keep the girl busy.

A road named after Priyanka Chopra`s father

Uddhav Thackeray to inaugurate a road named after the late Dr Ashok Chopra

On June 10, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will inaugurate a street in Yari Road, Andheri, that will be named after Priyanka Chopra's father, the late Dr Ashok Chopra.

The politician will take time out from his busy schedule to attend the inaugural function, which will honour the late doctor and the work he has been credited with over the years.