Vivek Oberoi is Vidya Balan’s latest crush

Vivek Oberoi and Vidya Balan are recently heard to be dating each other. Vidya had met Vivek at Shabina Khan’s house and the two seemed to like other’s company. Shabina is a close friend of Vidya and is her chosen designer. And so is Vivek a buddy of Shabina.

Vidya and Vivek are getting along so well that the news of their romantic link is not so far off. And when the two met, sparks started flying. Then the two began meeting at Film City as they were shooting on floors close to each other. Vidya has also now become a frequent visitor to the Oberoi family.

Here’s hoping that heartbroken Vivek finally falls in love again!

Tara Sharma co-stars with Vivek Oberoi

Tara Sharma has been seen in quite a few interesting films such as Masti, Page 3 and Khosla Ka Ghosla to name a few. However, post Khosla Ka Ghosla, Tara hasn't had a single release barring her cameo act in Heyy Babyy. Now the chirpy actress is all set to be seen in a variety of roles in the coming months.

Tara has in fact been signed by none other than Dharma Productions for their Saif- Kareena-Vivek starrer which Rensil D'silva will be directing. An excited Tara says, "Yes, I am doing Rensil's film. I got a call from the casting and production team at Dharma Productions. They asked me to go through the script. I read the script and really liked my role. The film is a political thriller and I am paired opposite Vivek Oberoi. It's not a very big role but it's definitely interesting and pivotal to the story. Moreover, I didn't want to miss out on a chance working with such a reputed banner. I am looking forward to start shooting for the film end of next month."

December will also see the release of her long awaited film Maharathi, where she stars alongside stalwarts such as Paresh Rawal, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri etc. "Yes I am really excited that Maharathi is finally releasing. I play this nerdy, gawky architecture student who is quite a mysterious character. It's not a conventional glamorous role; in fact I go completely de-glam for this role. Till the end, the audience doesn't know if she is good or bad. I really had a wonderful time working with actors like Pareshji, Naseer saab and Om Puri. The energy, enthusiasm and passion which they have for their craft is something which people even half their age don't have. Pareshji has directed the play on which the film is based and most of my scenes in the film are with him so he was always there providing valuable inputs which really helped me", says the actress.

After Maharathi, Tara has Ashok Amritraj's The Other End of The Line with Jesse Metcalfe and Shriya Saran. It's released in the States and should be out here early next year. Then she has a film called Suno Na in which she plays a pregnant single woman. The film has a socially relevant message and is directed by a lady director - Ami Thanawala. She has also just finished a film called Mocktail which is a comedy starring Rajat Kapoor, Tisca Chopra, Koel Purie and Tara. Besides two of her films- The Whisperers and Amavas have been ready for release a while ago.

Vivek Oberoi In Love!!!

Viveik Oberoi has recently been linked up with his co actor Shwetta Bharadwaj who makes her debut with Apporva Lakhia’s forthcoming film Mission Istaanbul . It is believed that both met on the sets of MI and became good friends. And according to the gossip mill, Viveik and Shwetta are seeing each other.

However when asked about her link up with Viveik, Shwetta states that she is not in the industry to have relationships with the actors, be it Zayed Khan or Viveik Oberoi. She further explains that in Mission Istaanbul she has a relationship with Vikas Sagar the character not Zayed Khan the actor.

Shwetta informs that she is focused about her career and least bothered about such buzz. Speaking about her character she informs that she is going to be the first Indian girl who will be doing all action in her film Mission Istaanbul like the way Lara Croft does in Hollywood.

Seems Vivek is not lucky this time too.

Vivek and Lakhia Not going too Well

Reportedly, Vivek Oberoi is not too happy with his role in Apoorva Lakhia's upcoming film, Mission Istanbul. The latest is that Oberoi and Lakhia have fallen apart completely.

Now, Oberoi is not on talking terms with Lakhia, who gave him a new lease of life with Shootout At Lokhandwala at a time he most needed.

However, Oberoi has not stopped shooting with Lakhia and is completing the film in all respects. Says a source, "Oberoi is a professional and he is going through the remaining work on the film quite smoothly."

Talking about the equation between Lakhia and Oberoi reaching an all-time low, our says, "The problem started sometime ago when Oberoi suddenly started feeling that Zayed Khan has been given more importance in the film and its publicity, and thus, a cold war ensued.

Lakhia and Oberoi did not mingle much at an awards event held in Bangkok in the first week of June. The two also had a confrontation recently."

So, what exactly overturned the boat completely? Our source reveals, " Oberoi called up Sunil Shetty (co-producer of Mission Istanbul) to complain and that was the last straw.

He complained that he deserved more prominence in the publicity as he is a bigger star than Zayed Khan.

Naturally, Lakhia felt terribly upset at Oberoi's whining."

When contacted, Oberoi said, "I am shooting for my solo song (a follow up on Ae Ganpat song) on Apu's set at the Film City and we are having a blast."

Apparently wanting to safeguard his film, Lakhia was only slightly forthcoming. He said, "Mission Istanbul has two lead actors, and we are publicising it accordingly. Oberoi has not spoken about his discomfort to me yet."

We then contacted Shabbir Boxwalla (Director of Shetty's company, Popcorn Productions) who said that they could have even included Shetty in the publicity campaign since he also has a role in the film.

He said, "But Sunil didn't think that was necessary since his role is not a big one. Mission Istanbul is a film where both Oberoi and Zayed have equally good roles and hence they both are in every frame of the publicity together."

When told that Oberoi had complained to Shetty about his star status being sidelined, Boxwalla shot back, "Everybody is a star. You get to know the real star only on a Friday."

Mission Istanbul is being co-produced by Popcorn Productions and Balaji Telefilms.

IIFA Awards is a Chance for Bollywood to Enjoy...

Whether it is Viviek Oberoi, director Apoorva Lakhia or Kareena Kapoor - many stars here are waiting for an opportunity to shop and get their feet massaged.

'Thailand is known for its foot massages. So I'm looking forward to getting a foot massage and would suggest everyone experiences it,' said Viviek.


IIFA officials said that quite a few stars were enquiring about the foot massages and where they could get one.

Vivek Oberoi in Rensil D'Silva next movie

Post the success of Rang De Basanti, its screenplay writer Rensil D'Silva has surely entered the big league. The talented writer got his big break, when Karan Johar asked him to direct a film for his banner Dharma Productions.

It was reported earlier that Rensil's yet untitled film would star the hot-n-happening couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor along with yet another lead actor. Now it seems Rensil has finally found his second male lead. Rensil says, “Yes it's true that I have found my second male lead and it's going to be Vivek Oberoi who will be playing that role. The film is a romantic thriller and Vivek has a very important role in the film. The film is Karan's idea and I have written the story”

Who else form part of the supporting cast? “We have approached Om Puri and he has liked the script. So he is virtually on board.”

So, Vivek who was earlier seen in Dharma Productions' Kaal is back in KJo's camp. We also quizzed the director on his shooting plans, “We plan to start shooting sometime in mid-October. The film would be entirely shot in London”

Considering Karan's films are known for their music, who would be composing the music this time around? “As of now it is Salim-Sulaiman”, signs off Rensil.