Shahid loves Harley Davidson’s bike very much

Shahid joins an elite club of A-listers who love to flaunt their fabulous machines. After Salman Khan, John Abraham, Uday Chopra and Sanjay Gupta, Shahid Kapur has become the latest entrant into the biker boys club in Bollywood. Shahid has always loved bikes and he bought himself the ultimate one - a Harley Davidson. The green coloured bike was delivered to him last week.

Our source said, “Shahid has been known for his love of bikes. Last year at an award ceremony, he came on a bike. But he he always wanted to own a Harley Davidson. He has even tweeted about his new possession. You can spot him riding his bike on the streets of Mumbai every night these days.”

After Shahid finishes his father’s film Mausam, he will start shooting for Sabbir Khan’s Heera Aur Ranjha. He will also decide on the offer made by Mira Nair which he wants to take up. Apparently he is pretty excited about it.

Shahid Kapoor not interested in World Tour with Priyanka

The buzz was strong that Priyanka Chopra wants Shahid Kapoor to join her for Ranbir Kapoor’s world tour that will start around mid 2011. As she is already confirmed for the event, getting Shahid for it would have meant some time together for the couple.

Since Shahid is a great stage performer because of his dancing skills, organizers did approach him for the show, but the actor can’t avail himself during that time and the reason is work. “Shahid is being repeatedly offered to be a part of the world tour with Ranbir. But due to his Mausam release and Sajid Khan’s film shoot he has declined the offer,” the actor’s spokesperson is quoted to have said.

Ranbir Kapoor’s world tour will travel to as many as sixteen nations including Europe and the Middle-East. The organizers of the show, the Moranis, also confirmed that they have approached Shahid, and are waiting for a nod from the actor. So, it’s too early to say whether Shahid is going to be part of the tour or not. Bollywood queen Katrina Kaif is also part of the tour along with Ranbir’s dad Rishi Kapoor.

Shahid Kapur gets ready for reality

Bollywood heartthrob Shahid Kapur is offering a remedy to do away with all your problems.

He says, “Bad mood? Blast rock music!! Problem solved!” Aha… the man who is a gifted dancer and a self-confessed Michael Jackson fan, finds solace in loud rock music.

He adds, “Feeling elevated! Wish could just take my bike out right now on a deserted highway in the middle of nowhere just the wind hitting my face n the smell of burnt rubber from my wheels…”

”Reality a little different... stuck in a jam in heavy Mumbai rains!! Will choose to live in my thoughts for now!” he says.

Shahid, come back from your flight of fantasy.

Shahid Kapoor is now ready to ‘MINGLE’

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is single and is now ready to ‘MINGLE’. Well, Shahid admits that he is tried of being single and is in search of his dream girl. He wants to feel the magic of love again.

“I’m tired of my single status. May be I will run into my dream girl in Edinburgh,” says the actor who is currently in the UK shooting for his father, Pankaj Kapoor’s directorial debut ‘Mausam’ with Sonam Kapoor.

Shahid was in a relation with Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor for a long time. After that, if buzz is to be believed, he had a few unsuccessful relationships with actresses like Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra, tennis player Sania Mirza and most recently with Anushka Sharma.

So all you single girls!!! Be prepared. You never know, you may be the lucky one.

Well, on a serious note, hope, Shahid gets his ladylove soon.

Shahid Kapoor in a more sophisticated avatar in Badmaash Company

Remember Shahid Kapoor doing con jobs in Vishal Bhardwaj’s hit Kaminey? The actor does the same, but in a more sophisticated avatar, in Badmaash Company releasing on Friday.

Produced and distributed by Yash Raj Films, the movie is actor Parmeet Sethi’s directorial debut. Shahid has teamed up with Anushka Sharma in the film that also stars comedian Vir Das and reality show star Chang.

Describing the film, Shahid said: "There are very interesting characters, extremely fresh dialogues, con jobs which I have not seen in any other film, but yet very easy to understand. It’s not complicated at all. It’s a very fun film and there was no reason why I shouldn’t be doing it."

Set in the Bombay of 1990s, Badmaash Company is about four youngsters who come together to start a business.

What makes their venture a stupendous success is that they find a way to beat the system and soon become the undisputed kings in their business. Living the life of champagne wishes and caviar dreams, the four realise that to make a business successful they don’t need big money but a big idea.

With their larger than life schemes, Karan, Bulbul, Zing and Chandu go on a wild roller-coaster ride into the world of sheer glitz and glamour where the stakes are high and risks even higher. They succeed in making quick money by doing all the wrong things... but the right way.

All is hunky dory till the four entrepreneurs are forced to shut shop. They come up with yet another perfect plan to beat the system for the last time.

Shahid said a lot of research went into their looks as the film is set in the 1990s.

"We spent a lot of time deciding the look and styling of the film. We wanted it to represent the 1990s correctly but at the same time we did not want it to look boring," he said.

"We researched on the scenario of the 1990s and used them in the film. For example, we used clothes that were in fashion like high-waisted jeans, simple t-shirts which used to be tucked in, the aviators, which were all in vogue.

"Also the calculator watch that was very much in fashion at that time has been used in the movie. The film starts in 1994 and goes on for five years," he explained.

The songs of the movie have already become a hit.

Paathshaala is highlighting macro issues of the education system at large

`Paathshaala` director Milind Ukey is tired of people constantly comparing his film with Aamir Khan`s `Taare Zameen Par` and says he is highlighting macro issues of the `education system at large`.

`People are comparing `Paathshaala` to `Taare Zameen Par`, but when they see the film they will realise both are very different,` Ukey told reporters.

` `Taare Zameen Par` was about one child suffering from dyslexia and my film talks about the education system at large. Our issue and scope are bigger,` he added.

The Shahid Kapoor-starrer, choreographer-director Ahmad Khan`s debut production venture, is primarily about the Indian education system and deals with contemporary and socially relevant issues regarding children.

Ukey worked with child stars like Swini Khare from `Cheeni Kum`, Ali Haji from `Fanaa`, Dwij Yadav from `Nanhe Jaisalmer` and Avika Gor of `Balika Vadhu` fame apart from others.

Talking about his experience of working with children, Ukey said: `Handling almost 100 kids every day was not a cakewalk. Managing their mood swings, their study routines, etc., was difficult but at the same time once we knew how to communicate with them we were able to handle them better and it became a pleasurable experience.`

`Paathshaala`, which is slated to release April 16 and was completed in 36 days, also stars Ayesha Takia.

Most of the shooting took place at a set covering an area of 20,000 sq ft in Filmcity. It encompassed all the facilities that a school contains.

When asked about reports that Shahid just has a guest appearance in the movie, Ukey said: `Shahid is not making a guest appearance in the film. I don`t know from where this rumour has surfaced. The film is narrated from his point of view and he is an integral part of the project.

`He is a wonderful person to work with. He is an intelligent and creative actor, who gets completely involved in the character he is playing, contributing that something extra to the character.`

So are stars important for a film even if the script is strong?

`I feel a star`s presence is important for a film; otherwise an important subject like this too gets lost. Stars help in getting the opening for the film and get the film people`s attention.`

After `Paathshaala`, Ukey is now working on the script of a film he is planning to make on the third war of Panipat.

`My next project will be a film of the third war of Panipat, which was one of the fiercest wars that ever took place. Once I`m done with the scripting, I`ll start working on the other aspects of the film, including the casting,` said the director, who earlier made forgettable movies like `Humne Jeena Seekh Liya` (2007).