Nadiya steps into Aamir's shoes

One of the most acclaimed 'Taare Zameen Par', which sensitized millions, had Aamir Khan in the role of a teacher who identifies an eight year old boy as dyslexic and helps him to emerge out of the challenging defect. The similar role of an understanding teacher will be played by the yesteryear beauty Nadiya in an upcoming movie titled as 'Pattalam'.

Nadiya features as school correspondent cum psychiatrist in this movie which is produced by director Lingusamy's production house 'Thirupati Brothers'.

Rohan Krishna, a film institute student makes his directorial debut through this film. He was a former assistant to Rajiv Menon and Santosh Sivan and also has won a national award for a short film titled 'Paramapadham'.

The film revolves around the school students, played by new comers and has strong, emotional values, which impressed Nadiya very much and made her act in the movie as she is very selective about her projects these days.

MOTHER OF ALL GHANAS releases with 'Pandhayam' music album

Would there be a person among Tamils who is not familiar with 'Surangani….Surangani'? Would really be a miracle to find such a person. Well, this famous Ghana song of Sri Lankan origin will have a pepped up lease of life thanks to its incorporation along with the songs of the S. A. Chandrasekhar film 'Pandhayam' that stars Nithin Sathya and Sindhu Tolani. Prakash Raj and Meghna Naidu also feature in the film. The biggest attraction however would be guest role played by Vijay.

The music album of the film releases on the 22nd of August. The album would also have another popular Ghana-fun-song titled 'Pattu Maamiye Un Chittu Magalenge'. It can be taken for granted that both these songs will go on to become big time hits without any trace of doubt. Vijay Antony is the music director of the film.

Copyright for the songs have been acquired from Ceylon Manohar, the person who is considered the creator of the songs.

It would be reasonable to say that as soon as the album is released a renewed 'Surangani' will be heard all over Tamilnadu and also in all parts of the world Tamils live in.

Audiences welcome good srories - Jai

"I play a matured tough character in 'Aval Peyer Thamizharasi'. I'll be playing a 28 year old man in the film", says Jai.

Jai, happy with back-to-back successes in 'Chennai 600028' and 'Subramaniapuram', says, " I am happy that my acting talent has been finally recognized by the masses".

An avid music-lover, Jai had wanted to become a music composer and had formal training under his uncle Deva and brother Srikanth Deva.

"I learnt music right from my childhood. But a cameo in 'Bhagawathy' changed my fortunes. I even came close to acting in Shankar's Boys'.

Jai is optimistic that a favorable change has come among movie audiences. Innovative and good stories are welcomed by the masses. 'Aval Peyer Thamizharasi' will find favor with the masses'. The film produced by Moser Baer in association with Blue Ocean Entertainment is about a man's search for his childhood sweetheart.

A great admirer of Vijay, he says that he had seen Vijay's films like 'Gilli' and 'Priyamanavale' several times. 'I don't copy his mannerisms. But people say that I resemble him a lot. I take it as a credit'.

Jai sounds optimistic by saying that many more talented filmmakers would emerge in Tamil Cinema and the industry would soon reach an all time high.

No bikinis means no BIG BOSS for Sherlyn

Actress and singer Sherlyn Chopra will no longer join the Housemates in 'Bigg Boss' as she has been shown the door. Sherlyn, who was in discussion to be cast on the show, could not close the deal as her two conditions could not be met on time.

Apparently, the newbie asked for a sum of Rs 3 crore for her 3-month appearance in the 'Bigg Boss' House. Since, after her first music album 'Outrageous', her second album 'Dard-e-Sherlyn' has also become a runaway success, she felt that only a decent price could keep her inside the House for a whole three months.

It is also learnt that Sherlyn suggested that the makers install cameras even in bathrooms of the House, so that she could flaunt her vast collection of colorful bikinis and inner wear while bathing. It seems she was keen to generate loads of teenage interest in the show from both sexes.

It can be recalled that the practice of cameras in the bathrooms of such a reality show existed in UK's 'Big Brother' earlier, until Shilpa Shetty got the practice discontinued two years ago, with a clause in her contract stating it went against her ethics and culture. It is obvious, Sherlyn thinks otherwise.

But since 'Bigg Boss' found her demands outrageous, she was out. "Right from the beginning of her career, Sherlyn has a very bold, outspoken, daring and sensational diva-like image. One can't really blame her for thinking of her colorful bikinis," quipped her publicist Dale Bhagwagar.

"Nowadays, everyone from Kareena Kapoor to Priyanka Chopra is being talked about for wearing bikinis in their movies. So why should we have double standards for reality shows? After all, they are just another medium of expression," added Bhagwagar.

Sherlyn is a typical bindaas new-age babe. Everyone knows that if she would have been on the show, the TRP's would have sky-rocketed simply with her boldness and flamboyance. It's hardly 'her' loss.