Book on Lagaan to be released

The books -- The Making of Asoka and The Making of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham set a trend of sorts last year as they chronicled the making of these films. Not to be outdone Lagaan will soon come out with a comic book titled Lagaan - The Story, based on the film.

Published by Egmont, a company that has purchased the merchandising rights of the film, the comic will be made available in two languages, English and Hindi.

Journalist Alok Mathur has collaborated with Lagaan director Ashutosh Gowariker for this picturesque print version of the film, comprising 41 pages.

Ajay Jadeja signs his second film

Cricketer-turned-actor Ajay Jadeja has signed his second film which will be produced and directed by Krishna Kumar. The film is to be called Pal Pal Dil Ke Pas.

The film was launched in New Delhi recently and it will be filmed in New Delhi and New Zealand.

Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage music releases

Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel are back with their new film and both are hoping it will repeat the magic of Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai.

The music release of the film's soundtrack was a family affair for actor Hrithik Roshan. Apart from producer Mohan Kumar, the music release witnessed the presence of the entire Roshan family, including uncle Rajesh Roshan, who scored for the film.

Directed by Vikram Bhatt, the film is scheduled for an April release.

BJP wants ban on AB

Close at the heels of the Congress objecting to film star Amitabh Bachchan attending blood donation camps and distributing artificial limbs in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP has asked the election commission to ban such functions alleging that these were being organised by Samajwadi Party in violation of the code of conduct.

BJP state Vice-President Satyadeo Pachauri claimed that these functions were being organised by the Samajwadi Party in which appeals were made in favour of party candidates.

Earlier, AICC General Secretary Ambika Sonia, in a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, had said that these functions, organised in the name of NGOs, were used by top leaders of Samajwadi Party - Mulayam Singh and Amar Singh - and sought a ban on them.

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