Director Kunal Deshmukh along with actors Emraan Hashmi and Humaima Malick unveiled the fourth song "Flip your collar" from their forthcoming film "Raja Natwarlal" here Wednesday, and said it will be the "Lungi dance" of 2014.

The song is choreographed by Remo D'Souza and Deshmukh was clear he wanted a number that matched up to the popularity and craze that Shah Rukh Khan's "Lungi dance" from "Chennai Express" generated.

"This was completely done by Remo D'Souza. Remo has got him (Emraan Hashmi) to dance, but when it comes to the tune, my brief to him (Remo) was that I want this year's 'Lungi dance'," Deshmukh said here Wednesday.

"If last year, it was 'Lungi dance', then this year has to be my song ('Flip your collar') and I think this is a great party track. When you listen to it you will feel like dancing," he added.

"Lungi dance" was composed and sung by singer-rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh and it topped the charts last year.

"Flip your collar" has Emraan and Humaima grooving with some awesome moves.

Emraan, who feels reluctant to dance on screen, has thanked Remo for giving him simple steps.

"I have become much better at dancing now. Remo has choreographed this song keeping my limitations at dancing in his mind," Emraan said.

"I thank him for the kind of steps that he has given me, which are simple, nice and (kind of) hip-hop," he added.

Slated to release Aug 29, "Raja Natwarlal" features Emraan as a small time crook who grows into a con man. It also features Paresh Rawal and Kay Kay Menon.

Textile and fashion designer Gaurang Shah will unveil his latest line Chitr-Sena amidst live music by renowned Hindustani classical singer Shubha Mudgal at the forthcoming Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Winter/Festive here Aug 22.

LFW will take place Aug 20-24.

"Chitr-Sena is like prose from Indian epics, wandering into the wild and exploring the future. The weaves in Kanchipuram bestow a daringly different twist in colours and textures. It took over six months to highlight the various textures in Kanchipuram, beautifully blended with hand-weaves, traditional designs and modern artistry," Shah said in a statement.

Chitr-Sena will have some unique colour twists which include the military colours like tantubha-yellow, zyama-blue, hasti-green, ayasa-grey and kasaya-brown combined with ahead-of-its-time colours like sutara-yellow, succhaya-pink, suka-green and uditi-orange.

"My design revives the art of korvai weaving of Kanchipuram, narrating stories of the wild, woven with modern day textures and colours. Each garment narrates a story from the Indian culture and mythology. It is akin to the oral tradition of storytelling, with weavers weaving stories onto cloth," he added.

The inclusion of classical music with fashion will add grace to the presentation and gel with the music of handweaves beautifully, said Mudgal.

"I look forward greatly to an absorbing fusion of enchanting vintage weave styles and Hindustani classical music and I'm delighted to be a part of this beautiful collaboration," she said.

Actor Emraan Hashmi has quashed reports that filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is angry with him for giving preference to Kunal Deshmukh's "Raja Natwarlal" over his uncle's film "Mr. X".

It was reported that Emraan allotted some days for the promotion of "Raja Natwarlal" instead of shooting for "Mr. X" and it left Bhatt upset as his team wanted to wrap up the film with the actor soon.

"For selfish reasons, I am here to promote this film ('Raja Natwarlal') and they (Mahesh, Mukesh and Vikram Bhatt) have understood that. I thank them for that," Emraan told reporters here Wednesday at the launch of a song from his film "Raja Natwarlal".

"Although we are facing problems, we are trying to make amendments. We are trying to divide the schedules (between 'Raja Natwarlal' and 'Mr. X') to strike the balance.

"Vikram is making lot of amends to make sure that I promote for this film ('Raja Natwarlal') as well as shoot for that film ('Mr. X)," he added.

"Mr. X" is a supernatural thriller that features Emraan in a never-seen before avatar. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, produced by Mahesh Bhatt, the film is in the shooting phase.

Meanwhile, "Raja Natwarlal" that features Emraan has a conman, will release Aug 29. It also stars Paresh Rawal, Kay Kay Menon and Pakistani model-actress Humaima Malick.

Taming frizzy locks without a hair straightener can be tough, but it's not impossible. Using the right hair brush and a serum can help, suggests celebrity Hairstylist Asgar Saboo.

By using the following steps, you can achieve glossy, smooth and natural-looking straight hair. Also, as hair straightening can be damaging, it is advisable to utilise the five-step do-it-yourself guide:

* Use a high-quality bristle brush to detangle your hair, as these type of brushes evenly distribute the sebum (oil) from the scalp to the ends of the hair and will keep your locks looking shiny and frizz-less.

* Apply a heat serum to wet or towel-dried hair. Start with one pump of product and rub it into the palm of your hands before distributing it evenly. Avoid letting the product get near the roots, as this can make your hair look lank and greasy.

* Divide your hair in sections and clip them up. Blow dry each section going from root to tip, carefully pulling the round brush away from your head as you do so. It’s best to use your hair dryer at medium temperature settings to avoid drying out your hair.

* Once your hair is dry, clamp the straightening iron around your hair and gently smoothen each strand. Choose small strands for more effective results. It’s also best to use the straightener about an inch away from the roots to get a little bit of volume, advises the hair expert.

* Apply a shine-boosting serum to finish off the look.

Emraan Hashmi recently took time out from his hectic schedule to visit the children at Wadia Hospital,Mumbai as they participated in an art camp for recovering kids held by the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation that is also supported by Salman Khan.

Reveals a source, “The children at Wadia Hospital were overwhelmed to have Emraan Hashmi visit them – The actor was extremely keen to spend time with them and encourage their creativity as this acted as a platform for the kids to express themselves…If that wasn’t all, Emraan also participated in the art camp and painted an image of himself as a special treat to the little one’s participating”.

Actress Shraddha Kapoor, who is half Maharashtrian and half Punjabi, hopes Marathi cinema gets more power with more films like "Lai Bhaari".

"It's great that a film like 'Lai Bhaari' is doing so well. So more power to Marathi cinema. I have not got any offers for Marathi films. But I never say never. I am greedy for a great opportunity," Shraddha told IANS.

Shraddha, whose father Shakti Kapoor is a Punjabi and mother Shivangi Kolhapure a Maharashtrian, can't speak Punjabi. But she is fluent in Marathi.

She is keen to watch "Lai Bhaari", which marked Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh's foray in to Marathi cinema. It was lauded upon its release.

"I really want to see 'Lai Bhaari'. Riteish showed me the promo and I went completely nuts looking at it. I told him, 'This is one of the best promos I have ever seen and I dying to want to watch the film'."

Omung Kumar, who is making his directorial debut with "Mary Kom", which stars Priyanka Chopra as Olympic bronze medallist boxer M.C. Mary Kom, says the National Award winning actress will add "commercial value" to the film.

Omung Kumar said: "This is my debut film, and as a director, this film should work commercially as well. Had I cast any newcomer for this film, people would have ignored the posters.

"Now people are talking about the poster and the trailer, which means people are liking it and it's all thanks to Priyanka. Priyanka will add commercial value to 'Mary Kom'."

While there were also reports that the director and the film's co-producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali are not on talking terms because of creative differences, Omung said: "These are all rumours there is absolutely no issue between both of us."

Award winning veteran fashion designer Ritu Kumar, two of whose creations have been worn by Kareena Kapoor in a song from "Singham Returns", says the actress is a "perfect muse" for her designs.

In the song "Kuch toh hua hai" from "Singham Returns", which released Friday, Kareena is seen flaunting ethnic yet contemporary outfits from the Ritu Kumar Label collection.

"Kareena is the style icon for a young Indian woman who can marry the stylistic nuances of traditional wear with a contemporary twist. She is a perfect Ritu Kumar muse," Kumar told IANS.

Talking about the actress' look in the song, she added: "Kareena is wearing two of the most trendy outfits from the Ritu Kumar Label collection. These are young , fun and fit into the mood of the generation next in India. The skirt is a blend of an authentic classical design of the shamiana designs, styled in a mix match of prints, panelled and pleated for a full and fun silhouette which Kareena carries off very well."

In Rohit Shetty's much-awaited action entertainer "Singham Returns", Kareena is seen sharing screen space with Ajay Devgn.

As India celebrated its 68th Independence Day Friday, Bollywood celebrities like veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar, actor Farhan Akhtar and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar hoped for prosperity, progress and peace to prevail in the nation.

Here’s what they tweeted:

Lata Mangeshkar: Namaskar. Aap sab ko Swatantrata Diwas ki shubh kaamnaayein.

Karan Johar: Be the person our strong and resilient nation deserves...#HappyIndependenceDay

Farhan Akhtar: Happy Independence Day. Wish peace, progress & prosperity for all. Jai Hind.

Anupam Kher: Swatantarta Divas ke avsar per sabhi Baratvasiyon ko dher saari Shubhkamnaye. Happy Independence Day to Every Indian in the world. Jai Ho.:)

Hema Malini: Good morning! Wish u all a Very Happy & productive Independence Day! May the Lord always bless our country with plenty & prosperity for all.

Shabana Azmi: Let us value and guard our Independence, work towards preserving our pluralistic composite culture, democratic values and gender justice.

Madhur Bhandarkar: Wishing all my fellow Indians, a very happy Independence Day. Prosperity, Progress & Peace beckon upon a deserving nation. Vande Mataram!

Neha Dhupia: Sit back, cherish ur freedom,remember ur martyrs ,enjoy ur day off ... Wishing every #indian out there a #HappyIndependenceDay #jaihind

Abhishek Bachchan: Happy Independence Day! #vandemataram

Onir: Wishing all of us a #HappyIndependenceDay . On the 67th year of independence I wish us freedom from corruption . Class gender n economic ... Class gender and economic violence and exploitation . Freedom from #ipc377 and other regressive anti human rights laws. Love to all

Boman Irani: Happy Independence to one and all! Enjoy it with responsibility. Start by not breaking single traffic signal today!

Madhuri Dixit: Happy Independence Day to all!!

Anil Kapoor: Blessed to be a Indian. Happy Independence Day. Make in india.

Akshay Kumar: Change cannot come from one politician, it has to come from each one of us and not just for today...it's a gradual process. Let's be responsible & work towards it. #HappyIndependenceDay

Dia Mirza: "Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high" Happy Independence Day #India! #ILoveIndia

Sridevi: Wishing all a Happy Independence Day. May this day bring unity, progress, happiness and prosperity to all. Jai Hind #HappyIndependenceDay

Arjun Rampal: Happy Independence Day. It's one free life. Live it to the fullest. Let nobody tell you how to live. #freedom

Subhash Ghai: Naya bharat.Nai disha. Hogi aaj ke baad. is our responsibilty ji not the govt...Happy independence day. Jai hind.

Preity Zinta: Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Indians! Was Inspiring 2see our PM's add 2the nation & the Independence Day Parade. JAI HIND !

Director Homi Adajania is set to bring to the table "Finding Fanny", an English language film with a cast of desi actors. The experiment is not new, but it stands a testimony to how the multiplex culture is allowing filmmakers to try new ways of attracting youth, say distributors.

"Finding Fanny", starring Arjun Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia, is a satirical movie which revolves around a journey of five "odd balls".

Indian movie distributors are confident that the film's release Sep 12 will open the doors for more filmmakers to come out with new themes and fresh concepts for a "target audience".

"The first look of 'Finding Fanny' is quite promising, and the script is looking really strong with dialogues in English. According to me, this movie will influence a large number of people," Delhi-based Sanjay Ghai of Mukta Arts, told IANS.

Of course, the Indian film world had seen movies like Aparna Sen's "36 Chowringhee Lane" and Dev Benegal's "English, August"; it was in the 1990s and 2000s that a string of English or Hinglish - a mix of Hindi and English language - films by Indian filmmakers came to the fore.

Some of them are "Hyderabad Blues", "Bombay Boys", "Being Cyrus", "Mr. and Mrs. Iyer", "15 Park Avenue", "Freaky Chakra", "The Last Lear" and "Everybody Says I'm Fine!"

Filmmakers tried their luck, but many couldn't get the desired appreciation.

In 2011, came "Delhi Belly". Starring Imran Khan, Virr Das and Kunaal Roy Kapur, the entertainer regaled a niche audience but it came as proof that the market is indeed open to fresh concepts, tongue-in-cheek adult humour and mature content.

Although Indian filmmakers today are trying to do films different from the run-of-the-mill formulas that have been done to death in the past, they face hurdles in getting expected results.

Debashish Dey of Aum Movies agreed.

"Although English movies have definitely brought various unconventional concepts in Bollywood, there are some factors due to which these movies are liked by a limited audience only," Dey told IANS over phone from Kolkata.

"The main reason is that English movies focus more on the subject with an unorthodox script without Hindi songs and dance numbers, which are the lifeline of Bollywood," he added.

Rightly so. "Finding Fanny" has only one promotional song which is in Hindi, and if Arjun, who plays an integral part of the movie, is to be believed, the film's team was well aware that the movie will have a limited reach.

Actress Nimrat Kaur, who was noticed globally for her part in "The Lunchbox", which set a standard for Indian films in experimental genres, said in the end, "Content matters over concept".

"A film like 'Finding Fanny' is very interesting. It would be exciting to watch mainstream actors like Deepika and Arjun in unique roles. And one has to understand that just a different concept is not enough; the content and audience connect should be good," Nimrat, who is currently in Cape Town, shooting for American show "Homeland", told IANS.

In the coming few years, times will be more ripe for English language movies in Bollywood, conjectures Rajesh Thadani of Multimedia Combines.

But, all said and done, one has to agree that English language movies by desi filmmakers cannot minimise the effect of Hindi movies.

Wishing his 'extended family' on social media a "Happy Independence Day", megastar Amitabh Bachchan Friday said the country is on the "threshold of great success" and that it gave mankind the vital weapon of ahimsa or non-violence.

The Big B took to his blog to share his thoughts on the day.

He wrote: "Hundreds and thousands fought for this Independence... dying for the nation was a noble act... sacrifices of immense proportions were the call of the hour... and the entire country followed what was prescribed and what not was not.

"Deprived of our independence for over a thousand years, including the Moghul and British periods, we are a new country... just 67 years old! But our strengths and achievements have surprised all... and shall continue to do so.

"We are on the threshold of great success and great forward movement, and we shall achieve this pinnacle of success... a resilient nation, a humble nation, a nation that gave the most important weapon to mankind... ahimsa! We shall win (sic)."

Filmmaker Farah Khan says while making “Happy New Year” (HNY), a heist drama, the challenge was not to take anything that she had seen in films made on the same subject.

“The biggest challenge was to keep the film original. Heist is a formula film, so the challenge was not to take anything from any heist movie…” said Farah at the launch of the film's first trailer here Thursday.

A typical Bollywood entertainer catering to the masses, the ensemble drama's cast is starry in every sense.

If Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone play the lead roles, Abhishek Bachchan and Boman Irani, known for their comic timing, as well as Sonu Sood, who loves to flex his muscle on the big screen, join them.

Then stylish Jackie Shroff features as the bad man.

And if Farah had roped in Naseeruddin Shah for her debut film "Main Hoon Na", for HNY she has zeroed on the veteran actor's younger son Vivaan to make the cast interesting.

This is Farah and Shah Rukh's third film together and apart from other ingredients, the former has thrown in good dose of action too, but with an interesting twist.

“We have changed the action in the film. There are no guns in the film and this is so because my son Czar doesn't like watching guns,” said Farah.

Shah Rukh, who was seen performing director Rohit Shetty style action in “Chennai Express”, said that “Happy New Year” brings more action on the screen compared to his last two movies - “Main Hoon Na” and “Om Shanti Om” - with Farah.

“If there is a lady who knows aggression and action, it is Farah,” said Shah Rukh humorously.

“It has lot more action than the first two films,” he added.

Produced by SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment, the film is set to release during Diwali.

Freedom is interpreted differently by the cast and crew of forthcoming Bollywood potboiler "Happy New Year" (HNY) - for some it is about "freedom of expression", while others say when society will understand its "responsibility", we will be free.

On the eve of Independence Day Thursday, the entire team got together for the trailer launch of "Happy New Year", which has a patriotic element in the form of "Indiawale". And at the event some of them spoke about what freedom means to them.

Composer Shekhar Ravjiani said: "We will feel free when we will respect women and there will be no division on the basis of religion."

For his partner Vishal Dadlani freedom is equivalent to a "sense of responsibility."

Actors Abhishek Bachchan and Deepika Padukone feel that one feels free when one is allowed to be oneself.

"Freedom means do what you want to do and live your life on your terms and conditions," said Abhishek.

Deepika said: "Just being able to express yourself without worrying about anything is freedom."

Senior actor Jackie Shroff feels that people should create space for the freedom fighters who fought to make the country free.

"Respect freedom fighters… create space for them in your mind," he said.

For young actor Vivaan Shah, freedom means being yourself and as an actor he feels free when it is "pack up" time on the sets.

Bollywood star Salman Khan has praised the trailer of his biggest competitor Shah Rukh Khan's forthcoming film "Happy New Year" (HNY), but not without promoting his recent gold-spinner "Kick".

"Jst saw happy new year ka promo, it's Kick ass," Salman tweeted late Thursday night.

The tweet made "Happy New Year" director Farah Khan smile ear to ear.

"Yayyyyyy that makes me soo HAPPY," Farah posted on her Facebook page.

The HNY trailer was launched at a glitzy event here Thursday, with the film's cast and crew in attendance. The movie, a heist entertainer, stars Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah, Sonu Sood and SRK in key roles. It is likely to cash in on the festive season with a release around Diwali.

Refuting reports that composer duo Vishal-Shekhar are upset with him for his association with rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, Shah Rukh Khan clarified that they are not joining him for the world tour because of their prior commitment.

Along with his "Happy New Year" co-stars Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Boman Irani, SRK is all set to enthrall his fans abroad with SLAM! THE TOUR, starting Sep 19.

He will also be joined by filmmaker Farah Khan as well as Malaika Arora, Sonu Sood, Vivaan Shah, Kanika Kapoor and Honey Singh.

But Vishal-Shekhar, who have composed the film's album, won't be joining them.

"Vishal and Shekhar are not joining us for the tour because they are busy. It's not that they are upset with us," SRK said at the trailer launch of "Happy New Year" and the composer duo performed the song "Indiawale" at the event.

His dad may be a star of non-commercial cinema, but Vivaan Shah is confident that Naseerudddin Shah will appreciate his performance in Shah Rukh Khan's forthcoming masala movie "Happy New Year" (HNY).

He said that his dad feels "Happy New Year" is the "biggest blessing for him" and added: "My dad will be really proud of my work in the film."

"Stupendous", “whopper blockbuster” and "Full on dhamaka" are the terms used by celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Karan Johar and Sonam Kapoor, respectively, to applaud the trailer of Shah Rukh Khan's forthcoming film "Happy New Year" (HNY).

Also starring Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah and Sonu Sood, the trailer of HNY was launched here Thursday in the presence of the film's cast and crew.

Post the release, friends from the fraternity took to Twitter to express their views on the three-minute sneak-peek into the masala movie directed by Farah Khan.

Here’s what they have to say about the trailer of the heist drama:

Amitabh Bachchan: BAADHAAAMMM!!! The trailor of @HappyNewYear!! Just simply stupendous ... Wohooo!! Farah and SRK ... and the entire team! (sic)

Karan Johar: #HappyNewYearTrailer is OUTSTANDING!!!! Whopper Blockbuster this Diwali!!!! #funkabaap

Anil Kapoor: @TheFarahKhan papaji! The trailer is absolutely fantastic!! My type commercial...

Punit Malhotra: The HNY trailer is like a CELEBRATION... It rocks and how!!! Can't wait for the film :))))) @TheFarahKhan.

Sonam Kapoor: Love the trailer @juniorbachchan and @TheFarahKhan!! Full on dhamaka!!

Riteish Deshmukh: Blockbuster promo of #HNY -master dir @TheFarahKhan +two of my favourite Stars together @iamsrk & @juniorbachchan - ab bas picture dikhao.

Uday Chopra: This looks mind-blowing!!! Killing it! @juniorbachchan @TheFarahKhan @iamsrk #HappyNewYearTrailer.

Producer Guneet Monga, known for backing content-driven films such as "Gangs Of Wasseypur" and "The Lunchbox", has been named among the 'Most Powerful Women in Indian Business' by a magazine.

Having produced over 20 feature films and 75 short movies, Monga was felicitated alongside corporate and industry big-wigs like Nishi Vasudeva, Pallavi Shroff and Ekta Kapoor among others here.

"I am extremely honoured and grateful to receive this award. It is truly humbling to stand amongst inspiring women icons who have leaned in and made a huge difference in businesses across industries," she said in a statement.

This recognition comes just months after her being voted in the list of powerful women in media and entertainment by international publications such as The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.

Monga has collaborated with Anurag Kashyap to spearhead notable films like "Gangs of Wasseypur", "Shaitan" and "That Girl in Yellow Boots", while under her production house Sikhya Entertainment, she has co-produced movies like "The Lunchbox", "Peddlers", "Shahid" and the soon-to-be released projects "Monsoon Shootout" and "Vakratunda Mahakaaya".

Her films have represented Indian cinema at various film festivals abroad and have garnered international audiences.

Recently, she finished the production of another of her upcoming films, a musical titled "Zubaan" directed by Mozez Singh.

Actor Shahid Kapoor, who is currently busy promoting his film "Haider", is extremely excited about "Finding Fanny" because the film shows him the other side of his father Pankaj Kapur's personality.

Directed by Homi Adajania, it also stars Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor, and Naseeruddin Shah.

"I haven't seen the film yet, I have seen the promos and I am dying to see the film," Shahid told IANS.

"He (dad) is at some other level. I just love seeing my dad in that open shirt and shorts and how he is checking Dimple Kapadia out. This is the side of my father he never showed me and now I saw it. I think he is fantastic. In fact, the whole film is looking great. I am dying to see my father in 'Finding Fanny'."

It is releasing Sep 12.

Classic bob has been loved by women for years, but now style divas give precision and balance a miss and opt for bad bob hair - a short haircut with chewed ends.

Celebrities like Zendaya Coleman and Hilary Duff recently rocked the look too.

Luke Hersheson, session stylist and creative director at Daniel Hersheson, coined the term "Bad Bob" with the aim of transforming a traditional hair trend into a hot new hair look that will suit women with any face shape, hair type or lifestyle.

He has already given actress Sienna Miller her own version of the Bad Bob.

"This is a bob with serious attitude. It is imperfect, hacked into - there’s nothing precise about it.

"The hair is worn in a side parting with the front kept long, whilst the back is shorter and the hair is razor-cut into to create a super-ratty, almost chewed ends," Hersheson was quoted by femalefirst.co.uk as saying.