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First look on Delhi-6 at Dubai International Film Festival

The wait is finally over! Delhi-6, the keenly awaited collaboration of UTV Motion Pictures and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra was unveiled at the Dubai International Film Festival, before an audience comprising key entertainment media from around the world.

The film is about American-born Roshan (Bachchan), who brings his ailing grandmother back to India. Little does he know that the quick trip will turn into the longest journey of his life—a journey within.

The imagery and music was tremendously captivating, setting up tremendous anticipation for the wordwide release of the film on February 20th, 2009.

Rakeysh elaborated on his key influences and the theme of the film.The actors said that their experience of working with Rakeysh was a good one.

The audience was treated to a glimpse of the teaser theatrical trailer slated to be in theatres later this month as well as a longer "first look" of scenes and music from the film.

Sonam refuses to work with Ranbir.

Those who wanted to see the Saawariya couple Ranbir and Sonam together once again are in for a disappointment. Recently, Sonam refused to star opposite Ranbir in a film by the latter’s friend Vicky Singh who is Farhan Akhtar’s former assistant.

We hear that quite a few filmmakers are keen to cast Sonam and Ranbir together. However, Sonam who is hurt after Ranbir broke-up with her and started dating Deepika Padukone, wants nothing to do with him.

A source said, “Sonam belongs to a very classy family and will never openly talk about matters which are close to her heart.”

However a friend of Sonam said, “Sonam is a professional. Frankly speaking, she did not like her role in Vicky’s film too much. After having done an author-backed role in Saawariya, she is in no hurry to sign too many films. She patiently heard Vicky’s script after which she told him that she wouldn’t be doing his film. She is a very clear-headed girl. She is one of those few actresses who do not dillydally for too long and keep a filmmaker waiting endlessly.”

Of course, Vicky is disappointed as this is the second time he has had a problem with his film. In 2006, he had planned to make a film Raaste with Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, John Abraham and Sikander Kher. But, the project has still not gone on the floors.

Although Saawariya may not have got good collections at the box-office, the unanimous decision is that the chemistry between Ranbir and Sonam was sizzling. That was the key reason why Vicky wanted to cast Ranbir and Sonam together. While Ranbir seemed to have no problem working with Sonam once again, Sonam seemed apprehensive about being part of the film.

When contacted to know why Sonam turned down Vicky’s film opposite Ranbir, Sonam’s father, Anil Kapoor said, “It was purely Sonam’s call. I don’t interfere in her work. You may speak to Sonam or her manager Moumita.”

Sonam’s manager Moumita said, “It was Sonam’s decision not to do Vicky’s film.”

“Right now, Sonam is doing Rakeysh Mehra’s Dilli 6. She has many offers and is reading a lot of scripts. Recently, there were rumours that she is doing Shimit Amin's next film (which again might star Ranbir), but let me tell you that we have not even been approached for it. She will soon sign some new projects. Let’s see what she signs next,” added Moumita.

Abhi-Ash to be seen in Cannes Film Festival

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been a regular at the Cannes Film Festival since 2002, the year her film, Devdas, was screened at the festival.

This year too, Ash, who is the brand ambassador for L'Oreal, will arrive in Cannes on May 25. She will be accompanied by husband Abhishek Bachchan, whose upcoming film Dilli 6 will be showcased at the festival. Dilli 6 actress Sonam Kapoor and director Rakeysh Omprakash will also attend.

Ash and Abhishek made their first appearance together at the festival last year, when their film, Guru, was screened at Cannes.

After the festival, Abhishek and Ash will head to the US to complete the shoot of his latest film, Dostana, co-starring John Abraham.

The Bachchans have a lot planned this year. After their film, Sarkar Raj in June, the stars will be off for their world tour in July.