The `Dabangg` superstar has been bonding big time with his ex-ladylove Katrina Kaif ever since the two started shooting for Yash Raj’s `Ek Tha Tiger` in Dublin that is being directed by Kabir Khan.

Talking to a tabloid, a source revealed, “Katrina was apprehensive about how Salman would behave on their first film together after the break-up. He has always been unpredictable. But he`s been looking after her, making sure she`s comfortable. He has been protective towards Katrina.”

“It`s obvious they are in a happy place,” the source added.

Both Salman and Katrina are enjoying their much-needed vacation despite being at work.

“They are having a ball together, and they deserve it. It`s been a stressful time for both. For Salman, on the health front, and for her, because she`s overworked. We are shooting nights here in Dublin, and that`s tough for Katrina, but great for Salman. He is a `night person`,” said the source.

When quizzed about the news of her alleged animosity with her mentor, Katrina said, “When did we become enemies? Salman is and will be there for me.”

Well…is this the beginning of a new innings of Salman-Katrina love saga?

Only time will tell!

Along with her, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherjee’s names are also doing rounds for the character, it is heard. Notably, the role in Arundhati had given a new image to Anushka, who was seen only in glamorous roles till then, and she went on to become one of the leading heroines in the South.

Arundhati, directed by Kodi Ramakrishna, starring Anushka and Sonu Sood in the lead, grossed Rs. 30 crores at the box office including Rs. 10 crores for the Tamil version. The satellite rights fetched another Rs. 7 crores.

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Mr. Ajoy Chawla commenting on the brand said, “Driven by continuous launch of new designs and collections, Raga has witnessed a 27% CAGR in the last 5 years and will be a Rs.400 crs brand this year! However, the potential in the women’s segment is still huge as watch penetration even amongst SEC A/B women is still very low. A brand ambassador will help to make the watch a desirable accessory amongst women.”

Further talking on their association with Katrina, Mr. Chawla said, “Titan Raga stands for beauty, femininity and sensuous self expression. While embodying these core values, Katrina also symbolizes the changing face of the successful, graceful and contemporary Indian woman.”

Talking about her association with the brand Katrina Kaif said, “(Smiles) Titan needs no introduction, this vibrant and ‘up-to-the-minute’ brand has been touching our daily lives in the most beautiful way possible. It gives me immense pleasure and satisfaction to be associated with the most popular and only women’s watch brand in the country.  Besides being a timekeeper that helps me keep up with my busy schedules, it also adds to my style quotient. I feel watch designs from Titan Raga are truly exclusive and contemporary.  I am really looking forward to the exciting days ahead with the iconic brand “Raga”, which embodies beauty, sensuality and feminity with great creativity.”

As a brand ambassador of Titan Raga, the renowned actress will play a key role in shaping brand communication on television, print, outdoor and other media.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Katrina Kaif are pitted opposite each other in the Best Actress category in the Dainik Bhaskar group’s Bollywood awards which is touted as India’s first democratic awards. Nominated for their outstanding performances in Sanjay Leela Bansali’s Guzaarish and Prakash Jha’s Raajneeti, the beauties are slugging it out in competition, with votes from the aam junta across the globe through the media group’s print and online mediums. While Katrina surprised one and all with her deglam yet power-packed performance in Raajneeti, Aishwarya too won millions of hearts with her role of a strong yet vulnerable Sofia in Guzaarish. In the recent past, the Kaif girl has walked away with loads of superhits and accolades, leaving a lot of heroines behind. But with Aishwarya’s stellar performance in Guzaarish this time, it’s sure going to be tougher. Let’s see if Kat manages to bite Ash this time round!

But will the sequel start on time? Sallu has his own issues. Rumours of what exactly went wrong with his jaw have been floating around, and the actor is not pleased. “A lot of people have insinuated that I have a tumour,” the actor said. “Every day, there is a new story about my illness. I wish people would stop spreading baseless rumours.” Well, now we know ki Sallu ko gussa kyun aata hai.

Watch the exclusive making of the song, Paisa from the movie. Enjoy

Finally it’s Katrina Kaif, after all, who has bagged the prized part.

Katrina, it must be remembered, was Yash Chopra, Aditya Chopra and director Vijay Krishna Acharya’s first choice for the part. But the actress, hell bent on building on her wholesome image, had major misgivings about some of the things that the role required from her. There was the mandatory girl-in-a-bikini Dhoom shot.

With her new policy of no kissing and no exposure, Katrina begged off the role. Says a very reliable source, “Katrina very clearly told her dear friend Aditya Chopra that she would not be comfortable doing some of the scenes. Aditya told her she was crazy to turn down the chance of playing the Dhoom girl, and that too opposite Aamir Khan, but Katrina is very clear about what she wants to and doesn’t want to do on screen. And nothing could make her change her mind. She suggested that they look for someone else.”

The hunt for Aamir’s Dhoom girl even went international with hot global faces being considered. Incidentally, a couple of A-list actresses got their publicity machinery to plant stories of being chosen for Dhoom 3.

Says a source, “But the first choice, namely Katrina kept coming back to haunt the banner’s casting aspirations. They needed a girl who not only looked hot but also could look extremely homely and wholesome. A combination of Hema Malini and Zeenat Aman, that was the brief.”

Two factors made Katrina change her mind. The first was Aamir Khan. Having bagged a role with Shah Rukh Khan in Yash Chopra’s next, she was keen to be paired with Aamir. And so, we believe, was Aamir.

Finally, there was a long and intense meeting between Katrina and Aditya Chopra just before she left for the shooting of Ek Tha Tiger in Dublin that clinched the matter. Both Katrina and Adi were in high spirits after the success of Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.

Says a source, “Someone said Katrina was Yash Raj’s lucky mascot. To this she quipped, ‘I really don’t like being called a lucky mascot. It makes me sound like a ghodi at the derby.’ Everyone including Katrina was in the mood to see her say yes to Dhoom 3.”

Apparently, in the meeting Aditya convinced Katrina as to why doing Dhoom 3 at this stage of her career would take her to another level. They spoke about the packaging and the projection. And they also spoke about the scenes that bothered Katrina.

Apparently, the kissing and bikini scenes have been taken care of. Says a source, “The scenes that scared Katrina have not been done away with entirely. But Adi and Katrina met on a middle path. The scenes have been now modified to the advantage of both the parties.”

With Dhoom 3, Katrina Kaif becomes the only heroine in the history of Indian cinema to do 4 back-to-back films with the Yash Raj banner.

Katrina remained unavailable for comment. Apparently, she is using the off-shooting hours in Dublin to get fighting-fit for Dhoom 3. Martial arts and samurai sword-fighting are part of the training for the part.

Go ahead Katrina. Dhoom machale.

The story goes that Katrina had promised co-star Ali that she’d star in his next music video if the film made a box office milestone…that day isn’t too far considering that Mere Brother Ki Dulhan has crossed the 50 crore mark .

Says Ali “I have a written consent from Katrina, along with a video recording on my phone, but I won’t pressurize her. If she wants, I’ll compose a song for her and we’ll record it next time we’re in Mumbai, probably in November for the MBKD success bash”

For Katrina Kaif, the singer/actor is willing to experiment with the song that promises to show fans a new side of her.”She’s a delicate soul. If she appears in my video, you’ll see a side to Katrina you’ve never seen before” adds Ali.