Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in "Tees Maar Khan" - Photos

Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in a Qawaali song in upcoming new movie "Tees Maar Khan"

Farah Khan babies debut

Czar, Diva and Anya will appear during the end credits of Tees Maar Khan

No filmi aspirations, darlings? Farah Khan with Diva, Anya and Czar

Farah Khan's triplets Czar, Anya and Diva will debut with their mom during the end credits of Tees Maar Khan.

The director is sticking to her 'tradition' of having the film's cast and crew appear during the end credits like she did for Main Hoon Naa and Om Shanti Om.

A source reveals, "Farah even had a makeshift nursery built on the sets during the Malshej Ghat schedule so she could spend more time with her babies. As such, they are familiar with everyone from Akshay and Katrina to the spotboys."

Getting the kids to appear in the credits was a special moment for Farah. "On the day of the shoot, the triplets were quite excited but at the same time wanted to get off camera. While Anya and Diva are seen wearing cute dresses, Czar will be seen in a baby tux."

Farah confirms, "Yes, my babies will be seen in the film. They wore formals and refused to do anything. Diva got bored and walked out followed by Czar. Anya looked around, shrugged and went out as well."

Farah Khan's on Twitter

There's a new Khan in Twitter territory, and her name is Farah! The hotshot director/choreographer has finally joined the site, and it's all because of hubby Shirish Kunder. He's the one who announced that Farah had joined up, and as of now he's the only one she's following.

Farah posted on her Twitter page, "Hey I'm overwhelmed! Can hardly keep up with ur response. How sweet u all r!such a warm welcom.promise 2 b correct,but not politically, hahaha."

And the Twitter newbie added later, "Kitne tweets do I hav 2 put everyday? eEnthu cutlet I hav become. Koi roko mujhe bhai."

And the B'wood welcome started soon after.

Riteish Deshmukh posted on his page, "Hey guys a big shout out to Farah Khan- looking fwd to her sense of humour on this platform. AAO THAKURR AAO"

And Karan Johar added, "Ok...introducing one of my oldest friends....the very talented and the super entertaining Farah Khan."

Dabangg success party - Photos

Akki, Salman set to shoot together

Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan are back together again, if only for an item number, in Farah Khan's 'Tees Maar Khan'. And Akki's already excited about it.

"Looking forward to our shoot after so long... Enjoy brother," Akshay wrote to Salman on Twitter.

Akshay plays the lead along with Katrina Kaif in 'Tees Maar Khan' and Salman has a special appearance in a song in the movie.

Akki also congratulated Salman on the success of 'Dabangg'.

"Salman you are in your elements man! You have given everyone a reason to dance this Eid," Akshay posted.

Akshay and Salman have earlier acted together in 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' and 'Jaan-E-Mann: Let's Fall in Love... Again'.

Farah treats Kat to promised cinnabons

Gives Katrina Kaif the sweets she craves in return for staying slender till item song Sheila Ki Jawani was shot.

Farah Khan believes in keeping her artistes happy. She promised her Tees Maar Khan heroine, Katrina Kaif a special treat if she managed to maintain a slender waist for her raunchy number, Sheila Ki Jawani. Yesterday, Khan fulfilled Kat's craving to have Cinnabons.

Says the director, "Katrina has worked extremely hard on the song Sheila Ki Jawani over the last couple of weeks. I had told her I'd give her whatever treat she wanted after the song was done. She wanted Cinnabons so yesterday I got three dozen in assorted flavours on the sets after we packed up. The day before wrap-up, she finished shooting for the song, went for a press endorsement in the evening and then went to the gym at midnight and worked out."

Farah is impressed with Kat's professionalism and dedication. "She had to wear a low waisted, half-saree for the song so for the last two weeks she cut down on carbohydrates, didn't have any sweets, went to the gym regularly and followed a strict diet. She did whatever I told her to do. Now that the song is over, the poor girl can eat to her heart's content. Her performance in this song is going to shock people."

Incidentally, Shah Rukh had gone on a diet and almost starved for Om Shanti Om and Dard-e-Disco. A defensive Farah states, "I don't ask my stars to starve. I just tell them that this is what you have to look like and these are your costume references. Like Madhuri will be remembered for Ek Do Teen, Kat will be remembered for Sheila Ki Jawani. She's looking her best! It is like a tribute to Jumma Chumma from Hum. Akshay is also in the song."

Katrina says, "After pack up, we had a feast (she ate three Cinnabons). I love Cinnabons so I asked Farah if I could have some after the song got over. I have been training with Yasmin Karachiwala for the last 13 days to tone down for the song. We trained on Tuesday night at 12 am. It's not so much about losing weight as toning the abs and body. I have been on a controlled diet which consists mainly of fruit, fish and porridge."

Farah and I are friends: Shahrukh Khan (srkthedon.blogspot.com)

Shah Rukh Khan has cleared the air over a reported rift with choreographer-director Farah Khan, saying that just because he wasn't on her next project didn't mean that they weren't friends.

He wished her luck for her next film Tees Maar Khan, for which she signed on Akshay Kumar instead of Shah Rukh.

"My friendship with all is as it was before, love them the same way. Many times if we are not working with each other doesn't mean that I hate her or end of friendship. I don't take my wife's decision, how could I take others. I want to see everyone doing well.

"When I am shooting with someone, I am more in touch with him. This time I am not in touch with Farah but wish her all the success and hope this film (Tees Maar Khan) becomes a bigger hit than Om Shanti Om, which was her last film. I just hope she become even a bigger producer. Yes, she is a friend of mine. I am not doing a film with her, which doesn't mean I don't love her," said Shah Rukh.

Shah Rukh played the lead role in Farah's last film Om Shanti Om.

Om Shanti Om's end credits inspire American director

Josh Radner, the American television actor of How I Met Your Mother has turned director with his debut film Happythankyoumoreplease. And for his end credits, he has taken inspiration from Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om.

Though Josh has not seen the entire film, he says he was much impressed with the idea of the cast and crew being introduced against the background of a movie premiere, with each of them getting down from a vehicle. He believes it is similar to the tradition of theatre, where the cast return in the end of a play to take curtain calls. Thanks to our own OSO, Josh decided to incorporate this in his film too. Meanwhile, Josh regrets he was unable to watch Peepli Live, which was screened along with his film at the Sundance Film Festival recently.

Akshay is the desi Robin Hood

His role in 'Tees Maar Khan' is inspired by the English hero

Akshay Kumar plays a con man in 'Tees Maar Khan' and director Farah Khan says his role is inspired by English folklore hero Robin Hood.

"In 'Tees Maar Khan', Akshay plays a modern-day extra smart conman, who steals money from the rich and gives it to the poor, someone like Robin Hood," Farah said.

"Around 50 to 55 percent of the film is complete and we plan to finish shooting by September. Like always, in this film also you will see a mix of action, comedy and emotions."

This is Farah's third film after 'Main Hoon Na' and 'Om Shanti Om', but the first one without Shah Rukh Khan who played the main lead in both her previous movies.

Apart from Akshay, 'Tees Maar Khan' also stars Katrina Kaif, Akshaye Khanna, Arya Babbar, Aman Verma and Ali Asgar.

In 'Tees Maar Khan', Akshay will be seen sporting an Indian Muslim look. Designer Aki Narula has worked on his costumes alongside an international team of make-up artists and hairdressers.

Apart from the movie, Farah's been busy on the judge's seat on Zee TV’s dance reality show 'Dance India Dance Li’l Masters', where she will be seen judging kids aged 5-14 years old.

"I am a reality show junkie. I enjoy judging because these shows make us realise that there is so much talent here. I feel reality shows are a great platform as it gives great exposure as well as recognition to individuals. As a judge I'll try not to be harsh to the kids," said Farah who was in New Delhi to promote the show.

When asked what does she think of the government guidelines that children under a certain age should not be a part of reality shows, Farah said: "If these kids are not brought forward how will we get to know they are so talented.

"I feel it depends upon the parents how they mould their children, whether they turn out to be aggressive or take the competition in a healthy way."