Actor-producer Suniel Shetty had launched RAASTE with Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, John Abraham and Sikander with fanfare at G.I.F.A. in Malaysia last year. But it’s learnt that the project has been delayed. Rumor mills insist that the much-in-news Abhishek-Aishwarya shaadi has pushed the project forward.

Speaking from Aamby Valley City - he is shooting for the television show BIGGEST LOSER JEETEGA - Suniel Shetty denies the development outright.

Bollywood will now join Hollywood in a unique merger to lend its star power for a global cause.

Amitabh Bachchan leads an array of Indian and Hollywood stars to join a global initiative to raise awareness about climate change and global warming.

Maybe it’s Nandita Mahtani’s fault. Her fall winter collection opened with the soundtrack of Guru, and the models’ poker straight hairdos reflected a hint of Aishwarya.

What Nandita may have thought was her tribute to royalty, climaxed in a thunder-stealing finale by a Bollywood jodi who weren’t even present at the show.

Have any of you caught Abhishek Bachchan in the latest ad for Motorola’s MotoRokr? If you haven’t yet, you’d do well to park yourself in front of the telly and simply wait for it to pop up.

Trust us, it’ll be worth the wait.

The Bigg Boss house has metamorphosed into a dense forest. Birds are humming around us and we also see remains of an old temple. Two days back, there was even a babbling waterfall that drenched Urmila Matondkar as she danced to Mehbooba. This is the set of Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay at the superb N D Studios in Karjat.

The following is the transcript of Abhishek Bachchan's speech at the India Today Conclave on March 24th, 2007 in New Delhi...

First and foremost I would like to thank Mr. Purie, Kaveree Bamzai and the India Today group for inviting me to speak with you all.

It is a matter of great privilege to be on the same dais as a Director who is not only a dear friend but who I consider to be a beackon for Indian cinema and truly the future of Indian cinema. Coupled with a director, who I have immense respect for, who does a wonderful job representing India overseas. So thank you Karan and Mira for being such inspiration.

Abhishek Bachchan is in no mood to discuss weddings. Neither Liz Hurley’s nor his own. Instead, he’s happy to hold forth on a host of other interests.

Speaking of interests, industry buzz has it that he will soon be hosting a television show produced by AB Corp.

But AB’s baby insists, “Oh, these are all rumours. I’ve lots to do on bada parda and have no time for the chhota parda.” But he is very happy with big sister Shweta Nanda’s small-screen appearance. “I’m immensely proud of her. She shows honesty, sincerity and dedication. She is the future of Indian journalism,” he enthuses.