Reference of Murphy baby turns Barfi! in trouble

Many may have forgotten about the British manufacturers Murphy Radio or the Murphy baby who featured in the print advertisements of the company in 1960s and 70s India. Until of course, the title song from Ranbir Kapoor's next film Barfi! - A La Barfi, reminded us of them.

But the company, Murphy Enterprises isn't too happy with this sudden usage of their registered trademarks of Murphy, Murphy Radio ad Murphy Munna by the filmmakers, that too without acquiring a NOC (No Objection Certificate) from them.

In fact, Murphy Enterprises has sent a legal notice dated September 10 to UTV Motion Pictures, the producers of the film. In a letter accompanying the legal notice, the company says it will seek a stay order to the release of the movie if their legal notice is not taken seriously.


Sujit Kurup, Advocate, on behalf of the company told Mirror, "The film has used the name of the brand extensively. Apart from the song, the storyline too has Murphy incorporated in it. We hear the hero's ambition in the film is to become Murphy munna. Not only have they used the client's name without our NOC but they have also done a negative portrayal of the brand. This is clearly a case of trademark infringement."

Ranbir Kapoor

Kurup told us that Murphy Enterprises is seeking compensation of Rs 50 crore. "If they do not respond to our notice,we will seek an injunction and ask for a stay of the release of the film," he said and added that though they are short of time as the film releases this Friday, they will make every effort possible to move the court before Friday.

Big B shows Dadu Love

Amitabh &AaradhyaMegastar Amitabh Bachchan has been enjoying a lot of time pampering his granddaughter Aaradhya these days. So when a 10-month-old baby was among the audience on the sets of "Kaun Banega Crorepati 6" (KBC), he was more than happy to take her in his arms. At a recent shoot of the game show, a contestant named Vineet Kumar from Coimbatore was on the hot seat playing the game with Big B, when his 10 month-old daughter Khushi decided to have some fun. She started fiddling with her mother's mike, which created disruption during the shoot. Soon after this, when the break was announced, Kumar requested the 69-year-old Bollywood veteran to meet his daughter and he gladly obliged. Big B went ahead and took the little one in his arms and started playing with her. Now, that's one lucky baby!

Yash Chopra has given the name of movie JAB TAK HAIN JAAN starring SRK,KATRINA,Anushka

Yash Chopra filmmaker has finally given the name of the movie "JAB TAK HAIN JAAN" starring SRK,KATRINA and ANUSHKA.The title  of the film is taken from the song of "1975 SHOLAY".

The title announcement was made on Tuesday,waiting months speculation "Yaara Silli Silli" and "London Paris".

"JabTak Hain Jaan" marks the filmmaker comeback in 2004 cross border romance starring SRK,Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherjee "Veer Zara".

In the new film, Shah Rukh is said to be playing an army officer named Samar, as suggested by first look pictures from the film's shooting in Ladakh in the Jammu and Kashmir region.

The crew has also shot in London and were shooting in the scenic Kashmir Valley till last week.

The film's poster gives a sneak peek into Katrina's feminine look in the film, while it shows Anushka as a rough and tough girl, riding a bike. Shah Rukh sports two looks - a romantic, clean shaven hero look, and another, a grungy, bearded look

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"Jab Tak Hai Jaan" has also brought together the award-winning pair of A.R. Rahman and Gulzar, who are said to have created some wonderful and poetic music for this romantic film.Tfilm is set to release  on Nov13,Diwali.

Find out was Priyanka behind Ranbir, Kareena not sharing the stage.

It would be the first time that Kareena and her cousin would be on a stage but for Priyanka,

Kareena Kapoor

Thanks to Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra's infamous war of words on Karan Johar's TV show, a first time-ever moment in Bollywood could not take place.

The makers of a reality TV show wanted Bebo and her cousin Ranbir Kapoor to appear together on the stage to promote their respective films. However, given the alleged acrimonious relationship between Bebo and Piggy Chops, who is Ranbir's co-star in his film, this coming-together did not happen.

Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor

Our source says, `In the context of the Kapoor family being a part of Bollywood since the last 80 years, it's sad that Kareena and her cousin Ranbir have never appeared together on the stage ever. The makers of the show wanted to make this possible.`

Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor

Apparently at the last minute, it was decided that it could not go as planned. The source adds, `Everyone realised that it would not be possible to get Kareena and RK's co-star Priyanka Chopra on the same stage. That's why Ranbir shot his portions on Friday whereas Kareena went live on the show.`

Between the two who will sizzle in white Sari

Anushka Sharma

Katrina Kaif

Beautiful actresses flaunting chiffon saris have always been synonymous with veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra's projects. But with two leading ladies - Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma - in his new directorial venture, the big question is, who will drape the six-yard wonder?

In the past, the evergreen Rekha adorned a white saree during a scene in Chopra's 1981 film "Silsila", while Sridevi wore it in "Chandni".

A source from the set of Chopra's yet untitled, Shah Rukh Khan-starrer reveals that the filmmaker has not decided as of now as to who will wear the popular attire - Katrina or Anushka.

However, both the ladies, are excited for it. If the buzz is to be believed, Katrina plays Shah Rukh's ladylove, while Anushka's character is more of a tomboy in the film.

"Katrina will be seen wearing a lot of saris in the film. But that doesn't mean that Anushka wouldn't," said a source close to the venture.

"One of them will surely get to wear the white sari. But right now it is undecided," added the source.

The movie, set to release Nov 13, has so far been shot in London, Ladakh and Kashmir.

Katrina challenged by Sallu bhai to speak in Hindi

Salman Khan threw a challenge to his former lady love and "Ek Tha Tiger" co-star Katrina Kaif when they visited the sets of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5". He wanted her to prove her improved Hindi-speaking skills.

Katrina and "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" contestant Shibani Dandekar have a tough time speaking in Hindi. However, they have been trying hard to brush up their skills, and believe they have improved a lot.

So, when Salman challenged them to speak in Hindi, Katrina said: "Aap kaise ho (How are you)", to which Shibani replied: "Main ache hai (I am fine), How are you?"

It was enough to impress Salman and he gave the girls a standing ovation!

Salmaan Khan and Katrina Kaif

Priyanka shoots item number for "Deewana main Deewana"

In the latest development in the release plans for K C Bokadia's Deewana Main Deewana Priyanka Chopra has come forward to help in the film's smooth release in every way possible.

Priyanka has apparently shot a special item song for Bokadia's film. The song a new adaptation of the popular Punjabi-folk number Kala doriya was freshly recorded in Sundhi Chauhan and Ila Arun's voice.

Priyanka Chopra

Confirming these developments the grateful producer K C Bakadia says, `God has been kind. Every producer goes through ups and downs. Priyanka Chopra is a gem of an artiste. She has offered to help in every way possible. You mark my words Kala doriya would do to Priyanka's reputation as a dancer what the song Gori hai kalaiyan in my film Aaj Ka Arjun did for Jaya Prada. `

Reminiscing about the ups and downs in his career Bokadia says, `When I made Pyar Jhukta Nahin with Mithun Chakraborty distributors discouraged me saying he was a disco-dancer and an action hero.

I stuck to my guns and signed him in a romantic role. The film ran for 50 weeks. I completed Teri Meherbaniyan in 3 months. It had a dog playing the lead. I braved competition from Ramesh Sippy's Sagar. My film was a super-hit.

So what if Deewana Main Deewana is delayed? I've a gut feeling it would revive Govinda's career and take Priyanka to another level. `

Dropping his earlier plans of releasing his film alongside Anurag Basu Barfi Bokadia plans to release his film on September 28. `I know my product. I know its potential. I am sure it will find an audience. `