New Delhi, Bollywood actor Salman Khan has found a new way of bringing a smile to the faces of the underprivileged this Diwali – by launching the ‘Being Human’ gold and silver coins, the proceeds of which will go to a charity.

Salman launched the coins in the capital Wednesday as an initiative of Being Human, his trust for needy people, in association with jewellery house Gitanjali. The proceeds from the coins will go to the charity.

“Gold and silver coins are a popular gift during the festive season and by choosing Being Human pure gold and silver coins, you support a good cause. This initiative is an opportunity for all of us to contribute in our small way towards society,” the actor told reporters here.

Every gold coin holds a personal message from Salman as a token of gratitude to the consumer. The gold coins are certified with 995 (Purity Gold) along with a BIS Hallmark which gives 100 per cent re-sale value. It comes in denominations of one gram, two grams, five grams, eight grams, 10 Grams, 25 Grams, 50 Grams and 100 Grams.

On the film front, the 43-year-old actor is happy with the success of his recently released film “Wanted” and is looking forward to his next release “Main Aur Mrs Khanna”, co-starring Kareena Kapoor.

New Delhi, Actor-producer Anil Kapoor teams up for the first time with his actress daughther Sonam. The father-daughter duo will be seen together on the small screen for a commercial for German luxury brand Montblanc.

Montblanc is synonymous with pen, watches and accessories, and through this commercial the brand is trying to depict it is not just a pen but has a legacy that is passed down from generation to generation.

“The commercial portrays the relationship between a father and a daughter and how the bond between them is further strengthened by the legacy that is imbibed in the pen,” Rensil D’Silva, executive creative director of Meridian communications, said in a press statement released here Wednesday.

“I think we have a really interesting campaign and some great star power from Anil and Sonam Kapoor. I have faith that this campaign will only take the brand forward,” he added.

Mumbai, Actor Zayed Khan says he is learning “the hard way”. He was supposed to sing and dance to a solo number in the film “Blue”, but was shocked to be informed that he would not be the only one to feature in it.

The same song has been turned into a group number and is being shot with Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta, Katrina Kaif and, of course, Zyed in the film by Tony D’Souza.

“I’m learning my lessons the hard way. In this industry it’s always the big fish eating up the little fish (an apt description considering our film ‘Blue’ is an underwater sea adventure). Fine. Hopefully, one day I’ll get there,” said Zayed, who is shooting in Delhi for “Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene”.

“But when I do I can assure I won’t behave the same way. But no more being taken for granted. I can’t afford it,” he added.

As for not participating in the number, he said: “I was thinking of not participating in the shooting. If I am not considered important enough, no point in hanging around. But then I decided to be professional about this. I’m flying from Delhi to Mumbai for the song.”

Zayed, however, absolves the “Blue” director of all blame.

D’Souza says, “Yes, we’re shooting a song with the entire cast next week. I’d really like Zayed to be part of it. Because he’s a very important and pivotal part of ‘Blue’. This film will take him to another level.”

After making it big with internationally acclaimed ‘Elizabeth: The Golden Age’, filmmaker Shekhar Kapoor and A.R. Rahman have come together for ‘Passage’. This, first ever short film directed by Shekhar Kapoor has Rahman delivering 4 musical tracks with a song crooned by Indian singer. The film is produced by Swarovski Entertainment and is shot entirely in Argentina.

‘Passage’ is based on the lives of three women going through emotional turmoil after loss in their lives. The film features Julia Stiles, Lily Cole and Haley Bennett in lead roles while the musical score by Rahman has five tracks: Opening track, Tango (originally composed by Carla Pugliese), Atmosphere by Rahman, Aria by Kavita Baliga and Waltz, by Rahman again.

The film was recently screened and Benoit Debie and musical score of Madras Mozart spellbound those who viewed it with enchanting visuals.

Mast boy Aftab Shivdasani has come a long way in the industry. He is through with the roller coaster ride of ten years in the meanest industry. He gets candid in an interview and talks about his journey so far, and shares his future plans.

Why do you want to turn producer?

One of the reasons is that I want to do films of my type and secondly I liked the script.

So will you be working with establishes directors or newcomers?

I would want to work with established directors like Rakyesh Mehra and Raju Hirani.

Are you satisfied with your graph so far?

Little more success was welcomed. All the films that released in 2008 irrespective of their box office results satisfy me as an actor, as each character is different from other. As far as the whole career is concerned, I agree I did make a few wrong choices of films. As wisdom dawn upon me little late, I now look for quality not quantity, in fact what I then thought was quality turned out to be quantity.

So what made you take up Daddy Cool?

I always wanted to do a crazy role. As that’s the part of my personality, I am very laid-back about my looks and attire. I got to do something that I can closely relate to so I grabbed it.

Are you disappointed for Aloo Chat not doing well?

It was a family centric film. I am glad that people are watching it on satellite and it is making money. But had it been watched in multiplexes when it released, it would have benefited actors too.

Anuj said once that you and Amna did not promote his film Aloo Chat well?

One has to point finger at someone so he must have told this. He will not take the blame on himself. Otherwise there are so many reasons for a film to not work.

Would you do any award winning film?

What is the definition of an award winning performance? Most of them who win according to me do not deserve. Awards are not important to me, but are just another feather in my cap.

Shabana Azmi in a vitriolic attack on the fascist forces supported Aamir by stating that why does film personalities' role in the society ought to be limited to Aids awareness campaigns or doing shows for calamity victims. Shatrughan Sinha on his part chided Khan by saying that the Lagaan star shouldn't have taken a stand without doing his homework. In spite of huge support and opposition, Aamir Khan didn't bend.

Videshi music artists have been hot-favorites among the Indian youth. Gone are the days when girls would die to get a glimpse of their favorite late Michael Jackson on the stage. Pop icon Madonna too was amazed to see the popularity of western musicians in India. With the cinema going global, filmmakers today at the snap of their finger and obviously with the right money can bring in any of the international stars on-board. With Kylie Minogue as the latest entrant, the thirst for international stars among Indian audience has been quenched. It was heard that Madonna and the popular RnB singer Rihanna were the first choice of the filmmakers.

Nevertheless, Kylie looks gorgeous than ever, dancing on the tunes of ‘Chiggy Wiggy’ with Akshay Kumar in Blue. This is a duet sung by Kylie herself, along with Sonu Nigam on music of A.R Rahman. Kylie has also lent a solo performance for the promotional video in the movie. But how can we forget the ever-beautiful Thai girl Tata Young who started the trend of videshis in desi films.

Tata Young: This beautiful diva made many a hearts go flutter with her innocent sex appeal on screen. She not only gave her voice, but also set the screen on blaze with a stupendous chemistry with three hotties of B-town namely John Abraham, Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra. Yash Raj Film’s Dhoom showcased this international star in the most sensuous avatar ever.

Snoop Dogg: Did anyone imagine in his/her wildest dreams that Snoop Dogg would don a ‘pagdi’, ever? Yes, this international star did not mind wearing a ‘pagdi’ and take a bow as a ‘Sikh’ with Akshay Kumar in much celebrated title number from Singh is Kinng. Cordazar Calvin Broadus a.k.a Snoop Dogg is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, and record producer.

Vanessa Mae: A Thai by birth, this British Pop and classical musician went in collaboration with A R Rahman for her album ‘Choreography’. A. R. Rahman composed a song titled ‘Raga’s Dance’ which was roped in the album in 2004. This international star’s music is described as ‘violin techno acoustic fusion’.