Another director who's back after a sabbatical is Goldie Behl. There has been a substantial gap between his directorial debut BAS ITNA SA KHWAAB HAI and his second outing DRONA.

"Two reasons," Goldie spells out, "Nothing inspired me to start a film in the intervening period. Besides, I decided to dabble in television and establish my company." He gets into an introspective mood. "I was completely disillusioned.

Mani Ratnam’s next film starring Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Govinda is a modern day adaptation of Ramayan. The film titled Ravana will also star South superstar Vikram, who will play the role of Ravan.

Our source says, “Mani Sir is excited about Ravana. Mani was keen that Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai play the Ram-Sita pair and he was delighted when they agreed to do so.

Karan Johar has introduced a new 'couple' in B-Town John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan. The two actors who've come together for Dostana have bonded big time. So much so that John dropped in to wish Abhishek luck before the New York show of the Unforgettables tour.

When John, who is in NY for a Yash Raj film, heard that Abhishek was performing there, he dropped in to meet him. Says a source, "John wished him luck. It was just a friendly gesture."

New York: The Bachchans wrapped up the North American leg of their ongoing Unforgettable tour with a performance in New York City over the weekend.
Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan along with Madhuri Dixit Nene, spoke about their American experiences before staging their show in New York City over the weekend.

Be it anyplace, anytime, one thing that never fails to excite and elate Abhishek Bachchan is biscuits. So fond is the actor of yummy biscuits, be it any flavour, Abhishek just freaks on them.

Whenever shooting, Abhishek has his boy, Vinod, ready with a plate full of biscuits covered with a white napkin. And during breaks, Abhi doesn't miss on savouring on loads on them.

- The entourage reached New York over the weekend gone by. And the highlight this time around was the personal touch which each of the stars brought around in their performances. Whether it was Big B or Abhishek or Ash or all the others traveling in the 'Unforgettable Tour', it was the 'special something' coming out of the interpersonal relationship between all which made the night in New York the one to remember.

BECAUSE OF the nature of my work, which is so terribly hectic, I do not get any quality time. And when I do, which is so rare, there’s not one particular hobby that I indulge in. Anything that unwinds me, like spending quality time with my family and friends, reading a good book, or watching a movie is my idea of chilling out.