Rivalry be damned, Bhansali-SRK bond big at the Bachchan bash

The world and its favourite paparazzi may bitch about askew relations between filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The fact is, they are the best of friends even though the world around them would love to see them fight over their respective film Bajirao Mastani andDilwale, respectively.

Evidence of the SLB-SRK dosti was on full display at the Bachchans' Diwali party. 

According to a star-guest at the Diwali bash, "Bhansali and Shah Rukh bonded big time at the Bachchans' on Diwali. When they met, they hugged one another and were seen locked in serious conversation for a good half an hour. Shah Rukh congratulated SLB on the songs of Bajirao Mastaniand Bhansali expressed happiness over the trailer of Dilwale." 

According to those in the know, the two buddies have promised one another there won't be any backbiting and bitching about one another's film. 

Says a reliable source. "SLB and SRK are not going to fall into the trap this time of getting into a slinging match as they did in 2007 Diwali when Saawariya and Om Shanti Om were released simultaneously. Their films are coming together. But sorry, there will no fireworks between Bhansali and SRK this Christmas."

Sonakshi Sinha to launch her debut single

Amidst many actresses who are discovering their new found love for music, yet another actress who is all set to join the league is Sonakshi Sinha. However, unlike Alia Bhatt and Shraddha Kapoor who explored their vocal skills in their films by lending their voice for their own songs, Sonakshi Sinha decided to start off as a musician with her own single.

Sonakshi Sinha, who is busy with film commitments, recently recorded her own single 'Ishqoholic', a hip hop youthful number written by Kumaar and composed by Meet Bros. The actress will be collaborating with T-Series for her single and the music video. Bhushan Kumar, head honcho of T-Series who is glad to be associated with Sonakshi's debut single said, "Sonakshi has a beautiful voice and the song has turned out to be very likeable and easy to hum. I am so glad we got a chance to work on something which binds the world together - music. 'Ishqoholic' will make her fans see the unseen, unheard side of her and cherry on the top is that they will hear her rap too. The song will welcome Sonakshi to the music world easily." 

An excited Sonakshi says, "The video for the song will be shot later this month, by Gifty whom I have worked with on the 'Desi Kalakaar' number along with Yo Yo Honey Singh."

Salman Khan to get a full-time Haryanvi coach for Sultan

After he undergoes a full physical transformation to play the real-life wrestling champion Sultan Ali Khan in director Ali Abbas Zafar's Sultan, Salman Khan will start work on his Haryanvi dialect.

This is the first time Salman will be doing an accent and dialect, and he wants to get it absolutely right. 

Says a source close to the project, "A full-time Haryanvi coach has been employed for Salman. They interviewed close to 25 Haryanvi tutors for the job until Salman approved of a particular guy. This guy will be on the job all through the day and will accompany Salman Khan through his various shooting schedules and media events. Salman will be learning and practicing his Haryanvi dialect diction and accent whenever and wherever he gets time." 

The language training begins after Salman Khan completes his physical training. 

About the physical training a source informs, "Salman will be seen cultivating three body-types inSultan. At the moment he is bulking up to look hefty for the scenes showing him indulging in mixed martial arts. He is undergoing extensive 5-hour training with cardio, weight-training and stretching."