Deepika turns down Rs 4-cr offer

Deepika Padukone refuses big money to dance at private bash

Deepika Padukone turned down Rs 4 crore for a private dance in London. The offer was to perform for a wealthy Punjabi family at an upscale club.

The offer was specific. That she dance only to her Dum Maaro Dum item number. "It was supposed to be a private party with family members and friends only.

Since Dippy's sporting an extremely sexy look in the song, they wanted her to wear the skimpy shorts and perform the same moves," reveals our source.  A source from London reveals, "The DMD song has been playing in night clubs. The family who made the offer is extremely rich and wealthy and from Knightsbridge. They were ready to pay her a bomb just for one song. The actress initially thought it was a joke, but when the proposal came in form of a letter with the amount cited, she was shocked. She has had many such offers in the past, but has always refused them." The family was totally disappointed because they had already booked the club and tried to recreate the entire visual appeal of the song. A source close to Deepika confirms, "The offer was made to her. But she has made it very clear that private parties are not her scene. She wouldn't do it for any amount." Dippy has been in London for three months now, shooting for Desi Boyz. GUILTY OF GIGS Katrina Kaif, Ameesha Patel, Mallika Sherawat and Rani Mukerji have danced at private events

Aamir Khan writes to PM in support of Anna Hazare

Film star Aamir Khan Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking him to pay "heed to the voice of Anna Hazare", who has started a fast against corruption.

"I am merely one of many who fully support Hazare, and have come to appreciate that this upright 72-year-old man is willing to sacrifice his life in the fight against corruption," wrote Aamir Khan, in his letter dated April 6, to the prime minister.

He said that his decision to support the campaign came after studying and comparing the drafts of the Lok Pal bill of the government, as well as that of the civil society.

"I would like to humbly submit to you that based on all the material that I have read, what Hazare is saying makes a lot of sense to me," the actor wrote.

Khan described himself as "one of over billion citizens of this country who is affected by and most concerned about corruption".

"The last few months has witnessed some shocking exposes. In fact, our society has been plagued by this sickness over the last many decades. I am one of the many who feel that strong steps need to be taken as corrective measures," he said.

The wildly popular Hindi film actor said while the prime minister may know more about the issue, he had "absolutely no doubt that a man of your level of integrity will take all the strongest corrective measures needed to cleanse our society of this sickness".

"It is therefore with greater hope and all humility that I request you to pay heed to the voice of Anna Hazare," said Khan, pointing out that the nation was "slowly, but surely" collecting around the veteran social activist.

The actor also wrote to Hazare, giving his support to the cause.

"You are an inspiration to the youth of this country and my prayers are with you," he said.

"Like the country has supported the Indian cricket team in their struggle to win the World Cup, I hope and pray that your struggle, which infinitely more important and affects each and every one of us, will get an even greater support," added Aamir.

Shahid is upset that he is being linked to VJ Bani

As reported ('Spotted: Shahid and Bani together'; Hitlist, April 5), the actor is upset that he is being linked to VJ Bani! The actor feels it's Bani's pals who are spreading the buzz. Says a source close to the star, "Shahid and Bani have a common trainer Abbas.

They have just met a few times!" The source adds that Shahid is busy cozying up to Priyanka Chopra again to woo anyone else. "Beyond his shooting for Mausam, watching cricket and giving PC bike rides, he has no time for anyone else!" 

Pssst... Shasha won't react to buzz on his relationship with PC, but is all up in arms when paired with a veejay!