30 Best Android apps this week

Antiques Roadshow, Zombies Run 5k Training, Pitfall, Sing Karaoke, Facebook Pages Manager, MailOnline Tablet and more

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Viewers can now play along with the Antiques Roadshow on their smartphones

With the number of impressive Android smartphones and tablets increasing steadily – see this week's Nexus 4 review for the latest example – it's good to see that the flow of interesting Android apps is also continuing in early 2013.
Here's our pick of the 30 most notable new apps on the Google Play store, with a slightly extended focus to reflect the fact that the last weekly roundup was on 21 December. This week's 30 Best iPhone and iPad apps roundup is now also live.

Antiques Roadshow Play-along (Free)

The BBC has launched this "play-along" app for its Antiques Roadshow TV programme, taking the form of a valuation game that tests whether you can guess how much items are worth before they're valued on-screen by the show's experts. The app is designed to play along live with the show, whether you're watching live or on catchup.

Zombies, Run! 5k Training (£0.69)

The excellent Zombies, Run! was a fitness app with a twist: virtual zombies chasing you along your running paths. Now it's got a spin-off based on an eight-week training programme for people to work up to 5km runs. As before, it comes with a zombified storyline from author Naomi Alderman.

Pitfall! (Free)

Atari reinvented its classic Pitfall game as a freemium Temple Run-style game for iOS last year. Now it's available on Android too, as Pitfall Harry runs through jungles, caves and villages leaping over obstacles and whipping beasties. Power-ups add spice, with in-app purchases prominent in the gameplay mix.

Facebook Pages Manager (Free)

This app went live quietly on Google Play on 3 January with no official announcement at the time of writing, and it also appears to be US-only – something that may change by the time you read this. It's an Android version of Facebook's iPhone app for Page admins, helping them post updates, read and respond to comments, and analyse traffic to their Facebook Pages.

Sing! Karaoke (Free)

Developer Smule has made its name with a series of quirky-but-creative music apps, with Sing! Karaoke being its latest – initially for the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets, with more device support to follow. It gets people singing into their microphone to a selection of current hits, sharing their performances with the world and (hopefully) getting praise in return. In-app purchases are used to get premium songs to sing along with.

MailOnline Tablet

With website traffic continuing to rocket, MailOnline is also ramping up its tablet publishing with this new Android app. Designed for larger-screened devices, it offers the latest stories on all things Kardashian (plus other topics, of course) through themed channels, with social features and photo galleries thrown in.

Zime (BETA) | To-do + Calendar (Free)

Looking for a whizzy personal productivity app? Zime's schtick is its 3D timeline of upcoming tasks and meetings, which scrolls off into the distance on-screen. It syncs with various calendars, with the promise that it'll soon go beyond pure diary dates to "become your personal time coach". It's currently in public beta, so may be a bit crashy.

Tapatalk HD Beta (Free)

Another beta here to test out, this time for Android tablets. Based on the existing smartphone version, it's an app for visiting tens of thousands of online forums, making them play nicer with the touchscreen. Version 1.0 is set to launch as a paid app at the end of January, with a discount promised for beta users of this version.

Final Fantasy II (£6)

Games publisher Square Enix has been working hard on bumping up its Android efforts, particularly around its classic RPG franchise Final Fantasy. This is the second game in the series, originally released in 1988. Expect plenty of retro dungeoneering, although some device owners are reporting crashes while playing, so it's worth reading the Google Play comments before buying.
Final Fantasy Dimensions for Android

Final Fantasy Dimensions (£13.99)

More expensive, but arguably more appealing to fans who've already played FFII a couple of times, is Final Fantasy Dimensions. The basic ingredients are similar: battles, character growth and a suitably epic storyline – plus chiptune background music as an additional in-app purchase, which feels a bit rich considering the basic price.

GymPact - Reward your workout (Free)

It truly is the time of year for new fitness apps to launch, promising to help smartphone owners shift their festive bellies'n'bottoms. GymPact has been available on iPhone for a while, but now it's on Android too: a US-based app to track your workouts, and reward you with actual cash if you stick to your plan – funded by payments from those who don't. An intriguing idea.

Sonic Jump (£1.46)

More famous old gaming characters leaping onto Android – literally in the case of Sonic the Hedgehog in this game. It sees Sonic leaping upwards through a series of 48 platform levels, including boss battles with arch-foe Dr Eggmanm with online leaderboards and challenges adding a social spin.

BBC News Widget by Feedly (Free)

Feedly is a simple but effective Android homescreen widget for the BBC News website, joining several others for rival sites in its roster. Available for free, it's a quick way to keep abreast of popular news stories on the Beeb's news site.

Demons' Score THD (£13.99)

And one more game from Square Enix, albeit this time not based on Final Fantasy. Instead, this is a music rhythm game with umpteen demons, talking teddy bears and a college heroine called Serenity who has to make sense of it all. It sounds strange, but plays very well.

Dueling Blades (Free)

Social game publisher 6waves is also committed to Android releases, with Dueling Blades its latest. It's a 3D fantasy action strategy game that sees you battling against bandit, pirate and undead enemies, as well as your friends over the network.

Kii Keyboard (Free)

And still the alternative Android keyboard apps keep coming, despite SwiftKey, Swype and Google's own revamped keyboard seeming to have the market sewn up. Kii Keyboard is another beta, too, aiming to combine SwiftKey-style prediction with Swype-style, er, swiping.

Mrs. Brown's Boys (£0.99)

Love it or hate it – and there are plenty of people in both camps – TV sitcom Mrs. Brown's Boys has been a huge hit in the UK and Ireland. Its official app is more of a marketing tool, with soundboards, a translator and bundled ringtones.

Space Ace (£3.99)

Here's a blast from the past for gamers of a certain age: Don Bluth's Space Ace, which back in 1984 came from the same laserdisc studio that made Dragon's Lair. Running on smartphones and tablets, this Android version sees you guiding space-hero Ace through a series of perils.

Kasabian (Free)

Kasabian are the latest band to get their own Android app, serving up social media posts, backstage photos and video clips, and fresh tunes when they're posted online. The app also promises competitions, ticket access and "the facillity to interact with the band at live shows in real time".

Ant Raid (£0.60)

HeroCraft's Ant Raid has been getting some storming reviews on iOS and Android alike, putting you in charge of an ant colony trying to fend off swarms of monsters. It's real-time strategy meets Plants vs. Zombies, with lots of legs. Well worth a look.

It's a Small World (£0.61)

Here's an interesting idea from Disney: an Android live wallpaper based on a musical boat ride from its theme parks. The wallpaper features a number of Disney characters, with bright colours and a characterful visual style.

Metal Slug (£1.49)

More retro gaming here, courtesy of SNK Playmore's update of its Metal Slug 2D action-shooter. This is a port of the original NeoGeo version of the game, as you blast your way through a series of levels rescuing prisoners-of-war and upgrading your weapons. There's also a Bluetooth co-op mode for local multiplayer.
Zoo Train for Android

Zoo Train (£1.22)

As more Android devices make their way (via parents) into the hands of children, there's going to be a big market for kids' apps on Google Play in 2013. Zoo Train is a good-looking example from developer Busy Bee Studios: a collection of five mini-games with light educational elements: letters, music, patterns and shapes.

Our Solar System - Kids Book (Free)

There's also an appetite for free children's apps on Android, meaning Our Solar System may prove popular in the weeks to come. It focuses on the planets of the solar system, with facts, memory quizzes and an asteroid-blasting mini-game.

Fitsby (Free)

Fitsby is another app aiming to help people stay motivated in the gym, with this one also focused on encouraging competitive support within groups of friends. The idea: you check in when starting a gym session, and bet real or virtual money against friends to see who works out most. I'm a bit uneasy about gambling as the mechanism to spur keeping fit, but it'll be interesting to see if others disagree.

ExZeus 2 (£2.57)

Another Android game that's good for showing off the capabilities of Tegra-powered devices, ExZeus 2 is a 3D shoot 'em up with robots battling in the air and on the ground, with an experience-point system to upgrade your own robo-fighter as you play through the game.

Killer Escape (Free)

One more game to cover this week: the spooky Killer Escape, which sees you waking up "in a cold and dirty cell confronted by a twisted serial killer". Those Christmas party comedowns can be tough... The Google Play description is terse, to say the least, but its demo video makes Killer Escape look like an interesting touchscreen take on point'n'click adventures.

GMD Smart Rotate (Free)

A simple, one-use app for Android devices that uses the front-facing camera to rotate the screen based on your face's orientation, as well as using it to keep the screen turned on when you're gazing at it.

MoodPanda - Mood Diary (Free)

This mood-tracking app has picked up some impressive reviews for its iPhone version. Now it's available on Android. It aims to get you tracking your moods day-to-day, then looking back at them over a period of weeks and months, for more awareness of what's been affecting your happiness.

SleepyTime: Bedtime Calculator (Free)

If it's lack of sleep that's making you grumpy, SleepyTime may help. It's one of a number of apps aiming to wake you up in a better mood by timing it between sleep cycles, so you're less "groggy and exhausted". If your morning routine allows you to be this flexible, it could be just the thing.
That's our selection, but what's been floating your boat on Android devices over Christmas and New Year? Make your recommendations or comment on these picks by posting a comment.

Why Is Everyone Writting Off Priyanka Chopra?

Though actress Priyanka Chopra is an A-Lister in Bollywood, it looks like she has been running into major problems with either her male co-stars or their wives! Priyanka Chopra is suddenly facing a tough time. Is someone trying very hard to sabotage her image or is Priyanka guilty of gambling with her own career?

It was recently reported that Priyanka was not invited for her own movie AGNEEPATH’s success party, organized by the Roshans. It is said that her proximity to SRK was the cause for Suzanne, who is BFF to Gauri Khan, for not inviting the actress. It is also said that Shahid’s relationship with Priyanka soured because of her ‘friendship’ with SRK. Zoom investigated further, that Twinkle Khanna too, stopped hubby Akshay from signing any movies with Priyanka, after a ‘link up’ rumour.

Apparently, Priyanka is already in Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan’s bad books; SaifAli Khan will not work with her because Kareena doesn’t like her. All she has now is the ‘Mamu – Bhanja’ – Aamir and Imran Khan jodi left, but question is kya voh Priyanka ke ‘Hero’ banna chahenge? 

Sanjay Dutt Continues To Be The Bad Guy

Kancha Sanjay Dutt just can’t seem to get enough of gangster roles. After playing an underworld gangster in movies like Aatish,Vaastav, Plan and Jung, Agneepath, Sanjay Dutt will yet again be ‘don’ning the role of an underworld figure in director Soham Shah’s next venture, where he will play the role of real life Gujarat based gangster Sharman Munjha Jadeja. Incidentally, the Shabana Azmi starrer Godmother was based on the life of Munjha’s wife Santokben Jadeja.

Known as the Robin Hood of Gujarat, Sharman Munjha and his family ruled Porbandar and other areas of Gujarat in the 80s. A source was quoted to have said, “Soham came up with the idea of making a film on Sharman and Sanjay Dutt loved the idea so much that he agreed to not only act in the film, but also produce it as well.”

The film will also star Vivek Oberoi, another favourite for gangster films after movies like Company and Shootout At Lokhandwala and sources claim that the dusky dame Chitrangda Singh is likely to play the female lead.

Lara Dutta Is Desperate To Get Back In Shape

The actress who embraced the joys of momhood recently, is all hell bent to get rid of the extrapounds and chisel that body into an enviable shape, once again.

A close insider squealed to the scribe-tribe, “Lara is very keen to lose weight and has hired the services of a famous fitness trainer too. She’s following a strict diet, does a few stretches and a 45-minute workout, as well.”

Moreover, word has it that the actress last spotted in Don 2 is all keen to get back to the business of histrionics too.

Preity Zinta’s Appeal To The Fans Regarding ‘Ishq In Paris’

The bubbly Preity Zinta loved being surrounded by fans on Valentine’s Day while shooting for her debut production “Ishq In Paris”, but she requests them not to prematurely leak pictures taken on the sets.

“Busy day at work on Valentine’s but guess what … Met some wonderful fans, got tonnes of roses and had a great day at work! Ting Perfect. One humble request to all my fans … Please come and see the shoot, take as many photos you want but pls Dont put them on the internet as it leaks the look of the film and affects the movie negatively,” Preity posted on her Twitter page.

“When I am off set, I am more than happy to take photos … As long as you keep them for yourself! Otherwise I am very happy to see all you eager beavers on set  ))) Hope it is not too much for me to ask you guys??? What say you?” she added.

Preity is also acting in “Ishq In Paris”, an Indo-French production, directed by Prem Soni. 

Salman Gifts Ritesh & Genelia A Sweet Honeymoon Package

The Dabangg star Salman Khanwasn’t able to attend the wedding of Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza, but the actor has planned something sweet for the newlyweds. It’s heard that the actor has gifted a surprise honeymoon package to Ritesh-Genelia.

May be Salman Khan, who is in Cuba shooting for Kabir Khan’s filmEk Tha Tiger, came to know that the couple hasn’t gone for honeymoon and are stuck with the promotions of Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya. What could be a better gift for Ritesh-Genelia as they haven’t planned a honeymoon yet?

For now, the cute couple is going places for the promotion of their film Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya which will release on February 24. Talks are also on with Genelia to work in the Masti sequel opposite her husband Ritesh. Director Indra Kumar and producer Ashok Thakeria are very keen to star this cute couple in the sequel.

Coming to Salman Khan, since the actor is tied up shooting for Ek Tha Tiger, he will visit Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza as soon as he returns to India.

Saif Is Excited About The Action Flicks Like ‘Agent Vinod’

Despite rumours surrounding his impending marriage making the rounds way too often, SaifAli Khan has decided to stay away from romance, at least on screen. The actor now believes that he is too old to be running around trees and it’s high time he ‘grows up.’ His latest spy-thriller Agent Vinod being the first move towards becoming more ‘macho’ than Saif has ever been known for.

He says, “Well I don’t know if action’s been my forte, but it’s something that is interesting me at this point in time. Films like Agent Vinod and Race 2 excite me more than say a Love Aaj Kal. While I’m respective and appreciative of the roles that have given me the success and credibility, at this age I think I would like to do something more strong and mature.”

Considering it’s an image that’s working like magic for his fellow Khans, it’s no surprise that Saif’s keen on treading the same path. However, for the actor who has grown up on Clint Eastwood and Paul Newman action thrillers, Bollywood films are still too romanticised to depict reality.

He adds, “In America they like complicated situations, grey characters, real issues. For us, even today, we love heroes. For example, Sriram’s (Raghavan) last film with me, Ek Haseena Thi had some level of grit and realism to it. But it still wasn’t as much compared to international films. I don’t think we are particularly honest about portraying reality in our films and they have left us behind in that space.”

Aishwarya Visits Big B In Hospital With Beti B

Grandfather Amitabh Bachchan, who is recuperating from abdominal surgery at the Seven Hills Hospital, had a special visitor yesterday.

Daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan dropped by the hospital with her 3-month-old daughter, still known as “Beti B”. We got exclusive pics of mom Aishwarya holding her daughter while coming out of the hospital.

This is “Beti B’s” first public outing since her birth on November 16 last year at the same hospital in Mumbai.

KKR Gets New Logo; Pink Jerseys Are On The Cards

Kolkata Knight Riders announced the launch of their new marketing campaign, ‘New Dawn New Knights,’ in Mumbai on Monday.

They also unveiled a new and refreshing logo of for KKR. The new look of the logo was unveiled by the owners of KKR – Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta, along with the CEO of KKR, Venky Mysore.

Kolkata Knight Riders announced the launch of their new marketing campaign, ‘New Dawn New Knights.’

Discussing the changes in the design and logo, team owner Shah Rukh said, “The golden colour was because I like gold and the black has been changed because I was told that it was not lucky. And last year since we couldn’t make it to the last-four, I can’t even argue with it.”

However, taking forward the discussion, Shah Rukh said Juhi wanted the clothes to be in pink.

“Juhi’s suggestion was to make our clothes into pink and that suggestion may follow if you don’t win the finals this year. And you can imagine Yusuf Pathan in pink dress,” the 46-year-old said.

Deepika Puts Her Reason For Quitting From ‘Race 2′

Deepika Padukone has spoken out in her defence to clarify the allegations made by ‘Race 2′ filmmaker Ramesh Taurani about her unprofessional attitude.

When asked about the controversy at an event recently, the leggy beauty said that she never intended to opt out of the film.

“I have tremendous respect for Rameshji and that was never my intention,” she said.

“I felt very bad when I was opting out of the film, but I didn’t have any other option. The film has been delayed by one-and-a-half year and I have adjusted my dates all this time.

“I would still do it but now those dates are committed to other films. I wasted four months last year that I had kept aside for this film, but now I cannot adjust anymore,” she added.

Shahrukh Khan – The Brand Ambassador Of Bengal

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has formally accepted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s proposal to become the state’s brand ambassador.

This was disclosed by Banerjee at the state secretariat Writers’ Buildings Monday.

Sources said Shah Rukh’s acceptance came in the form of a letter to the Chief Minister.

Banerjee had put the request to the movie icon during a tete-a-tete after the inauguration of the 17th Kolkata film Festival last November.

Shah Rukh had then verbally agreed to the Chief Minister’s appeal.

Sonakshi Sinha Has Nothing To Do With Ranveer Singh

Actress Sonakshi Sinha has denied the reports of dating Ranveer Singh, her co-star in the film LOOTERA. A mainstream newspaper carried a news story stating that the actress is dating Ranveer Singh. Sonakshi rubbished the news by mentioning that she is not dating anyone.

Sonakshi posted on a micro-blogging site saying, ”I know it makes a good sensational copy to link co-stars and makes for great gossip, but I just want to confirm that I am not dating or in a romantic relationship with anyone.”

Sonakshi even mentioned her hatred for Valentine’s Day. She tweeted, ”Oh ya – AND sorry to burst your bubble but I absolutely loathe Valentine’s Day, so for me to fuss around it, would be most unlikely!”

Operation Successful, Big B Likely To Be Discharged Today

Amitabh Bachchan, who underwent an abdominal surgery on Saturday at the Seven Hills Hospital in Mumbai, will be discharged today on February 13, 2012.

Big B’s surgery lasted for two to three hours on Saturday and his son Abhishek Bachchan, who is also a leading Bollywood actor, stated that the legendary actor was resting.

Post the successful surgery, Big B thanked all his fans and well-wishers. “Thank you for your prayers. Your love and wishes never fail…indebted for life, one that I shall never be able to pay back.”

Esha Deol Is Engaged To Bharat Takhtani

Dharmendra and Hema Malini’s elder daughter Esha Deol Sunday got engaged to businessman Bharat Takhtani, whom the Dream Girl describes as a “good looking” guy.

“The wedding dates have not been decided yet. However, post ‘Tell Me O Kkhuda’, we had decided that Esha would get settled. We will make an official announcement once we decide the marriage dates,” she told reporters and added: “My son-in-law is very good looking.”

The ceremony, which took place at Hema’s bungalow in Juhu, was a private affair and was attended by close family members and some friends.

Jaya Bachchan, the only prominent name from Bollywood, was seen at the function.

Glowing in a simple and elegant pink sari with green embellishment, Esha chose to keep a simple look. She tied her hair and opted for very minimalist jewellery, while her beau looked smart in a white shirt, white coat and black pair of trousers.

Despite Of Ill Health, Srk Makes It To Berlin

The Bollywood badshah finally graced the city of Berlin with his royal presence to the extreme satisfaction of his fans. It happens at times. You acquire a glow after having braved a serious bout of cold and Flu. King Khan looked smart and cheerful while he walked the red carpet at Friedrichstadt-Palast, the venue of the DON 2 Berlinale premiere, in Berlin. He wore a formal Tuxedo, and looked healthier and heartier than ever before. Was it the effect of his autograph seeking fans who turned up in good numbers to cheer for him and to attend the film’s screening at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival?

The King arrived in Berlin in style by a chartered flight following his advance guard Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, and Priyanka Chopra. He was not alone. Gauri Khan was with him as well at the Red Carpet in her smart red dress, looking ever youthful and ‘fighting’ fit. She could not have allowed her recuperating darling of a husband and doting father of her children to be all by himself in an extraordinarily cold Berlin weather. And what can be warmer than a caring, admiring, and beautiful wife next to you in these conditions to provide you the mandatory medicinal doses and to ensure that you have the muffler tightly tied around your neck. 

Anushka Sharma To Star With Aamir In ‘Peekay’

Actress Anushka Sharma who is fondly known as Yash Raj Films camp’s favourite girl will be apparently signing Raj Kumar Hirani’s next directorial venture PEEKAY. According to the media reports, Anushka Sharma and Hirani had a couple of meetings probably regarding the film.

Speculations are also doing the rounds that Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan will be playing the male lead in PEEKAY.

Initially, there was also a buzz about the filmmaker signing actor Ranbir Kapoor for the role as Aamir was committed to other films and had no dates.

Initially, Madhavan Was Uncertain For Bipasha In ‘Jodi Breakers’

Much has been spoken by Bipasha Basu and Madhavan about how their ‘jodi’ is making waves, their chemistry is the selling point of JODI BREAKERS and how the leading lady ‘chased’ the script as she found it interesting enough. However this is the story which the makers wanted to tell. The untold twist in the tale is that before the film went on floors, Madhavan wasn’t too sure about Bipasha featuring as his co-star for this film.

“Since the time film’s promotion kick-started, the actors have been singing praises of each other. It appears as if they were in complete synch with each other from the day one. However there is a lot that happened behind the scenes,” says a source.

At that point in time, it was Bipasha’s image that went against her. Apparently Madhavan was worried about Bipasha’s status as a big Bollywood star who wouldn’t quite fit into the kind of setup that JODI BREAKERS had. “He expressed his apprehensions quite clearly to Ashwini and even tagged Bipasha as a ‘warrior like’ who was way too athletic for a rom-com genre,” the source continues.

On the other hand Bipasha was so keen to do the film that she didn’t pay much heed to apprehensions of any sorts. Moreover she felt that Madhavan’s worries were uncalled for and they would actually pull it off on screen. Eventually Madhavan did step in, albeit with some reluctance.

When contacted, Bipasha shrugged away the tales from the past and said, “It was nothing actually. It’s just that he had never seen me play a role like this. However after the completion of very first day of the shoot, he asked me that why we hadn’t worked together earlier.”

Well, isn’t that what everyone says once the decision has been taken?

Case Filed Against Deepika Padukone For Exiting From Race 2

Producer Ramesh Taurani filed a case against actress Deepika Padukone with Cine & TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) and Association of Motion Pictures & TVProgramme Producer of India (AMPTPP) for her last minute exit from Tips’ ambitious thriller RACE 2.

Deepika’s exit from the film after having shot for a week upon being offered a Hollywood project hasn’t gone down well with the producer who on Thursday filed a complaint. CINTAA was quick to inform the actress about the complaint filed in her name by the filmmaker.

Ramesh Taurani says, “I have been a part of the Hindi cinema industry for 25 years. I have made several blockbusters. But I have never faced a situation like this before. Our directors and the other actors are extremely annoyed with her.”

As per procedural norms if an artist fails to respond to a complaint or grievance,the case then passes onto the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE). If still not addressed, the artist is then liable to face a Non-Cooperation Directive (NCD).

Senior producer Pahlaj Nihalani explains, “If Taurani has filed a complaint against Deepika, she will have to honour the dates which she had allotted to him. If she has given the same dates to any other producer, she cannot shoot for the other project.”

Produced by Tips, the action thriller RACE 2 is scheduled for a November release.

Omi Vaidya Finds A Place In ‘Satte Pe Satta’

The progress of Sanjay Dutt’s much talked about project SATTE PE SATTA remake, which was a bit slow, has now, it seems, gained momentum. Some time back it was held that Karisma Kapoor, who is making her comeback on the silver screen after a hiatus, will be stepping in the shoes of veteran actress Hema Malini for the remake. And now the latest development is that Omi Vaidya of 3 IDIOTS fame is all set to play the youngest brother (Shani) which was essayed by Sachin Pilgaonkar in the original.

Omi confirms about his role in the film, “I have signed SATTE PE SATTA remake with Sanjay Dutt. I’ll play the youngest brother which Sachin Pilgaonkar had played in the original. Hopefully I’ll do justice to the role.”

Omi is super excited about his new role. “It’s a good script with good people on board. They have given me a nice role,” says an elated Omi.

However the shooting of the film is delayed for reasons unknown. Omi reveals, “We were about to begin the shoot however it got delayed a bit.”

The 1982 hit film SATTE PE SATTA, which starred Amitabh Bachchan-Hema Malini in the lead, is a story of seven brothers which was directed by Raj N Sippy. While the original had Amitbah Bachchan playing the eldest brother, in the remake Sanjay Dutt will essay Big B’s role.

It looks like Omi Vaidya is quite ‘Chatur’ in picking up projects!

Ranveer Singh Takes On With Yash Raj

FilmsAfter a dream debut with Band Baaja Baaraat, little did Ranveer Singh anticipate that his second film with Yashraj would do nothing for him. Probably why the actor who has been much sought after by most producers did not think twice before moving onto to greener pastures.

He has now bagged two big-budget films including Lootera and Magadheera with other production houses, without really keeping his three-film contract with Yashraj. Says a source, “Ranveer has been wanting to do a big-budget film for a while now and has been hinting the same to Yashraj as well.

He got a little tired of waiting, plus he had some very lucrative offers come his way. Letting go of them wouldn’t have been worth it, since Yashraj does not have a concrete plan for his third film yet. Plus most of the ideas were for small-budgeted ventures.”

Buzz is that ever since Ladies vs Ricky Bahl tanked at the box office, things haven’t been too well between the actor and the production house. Adds the source, “He shares a great relationship with them. They launched him and nothing can change that. But he has to look at what is good for him in the future.”