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Saif Ali Khan has launched the poster and trailer of his upcoming film ‘Agent Vinod’. The film bears resemblance of James Bond movies because Its look shows the use of guns, cars, motorbikes, helicopters and glamorous actress but Saif says his film is very much Indian and not the copy of James Bond.

When Saif was unveiling the first look of ‘Agent Vinod’, he told reporters, “This (comparison) would be very stupid thing to do. James Bond is an English character. He was the representative of capitalism against Communist Russia. He is a capitalist hero, who drinks and womanises, and he is a hero who saves the world.”

“When you see the first scene of our film you will realise that it is an Indian hero who is very different from the Bond character because we did not want to make a copy of Bond film.”

The actor feels that audience always like watching such movies. He said, “I think India always had interest in characters that are special forces whether it is Mithun Chakroborty’s `Surakshaa’ or Akshay Kumar’s Mr Bond.

“These films generated interests. So we thought if we could make it in a contemporary way, given the emerging global Indian personalities and global problems it would be interesting to create a character that would be completely India.”

Talking about his character in the film, Saif said, “Vinod does not try to be English, he is very Indian. The way I perform my character is completely rooted in Indian humour and sensibilities. He is a strong Indian character…he will not remind you of James Bond.”

Saif’s production ‘Agent Vinod’ is slated to release on March 23.

Kareena Kapoor was last seen doing action sequences in her 2008 released ‘Tashan’ but now actress informs she will be seen performing stunts in her upcoming film ‘Agent Vinod’ in which she has shared screen space with beau Saif Ali Khan.

About action sequence in the film, Kareena says, “Yes, it’s true. I have always stated that action stuff isn’t for me but for Agent Vinod, I ended up doing a lot of stunts.”

Shooting of the film has been completed and it is slated to release on 23 March, 2012. Kareena also explained why she did stunts in the film, she says, “He would keep saying, ‘it’s not tough. And you look very good doing stunts.’ And now, I keep telling Saif that he made me do stunts throughout the film saying the same thing.”

Earlier the actress injured herself why shooting for a stunt sequence for the film but continued shooting after taking painkillers.

When the actress was asked what kind of film she would prefer to do next with Saif, she replies, “I would like to do a romantic film — something along the lines of Hum Tum (2004 movie directed by Kunal Kohli) — with Saif. I really hope someone soon offers us a story like that soon.”

Though the real life couple Saif and Kareena have not confirmed about their marriage but earlier they have stated that after the release of ‘Agent Vinod’ they would get married. So we can also expect that news sometime soon in near future. Watch this space for more.

Kareena Kapoor was seen along with her beau Saif Ali Khan, mother Babita Kapoor and sister Karishma Kapoor on their way to Midnight Mass. The actress and her family went to St Andrew’s grounds. About going to St Andrews, Kareena says, “We had to go to St Andrew’s as we couldn’t get seats at Mt Mary. It was extremely crowded. Normally our driver goes and reserves some seats earlier, but this year he couldn’t even do that. My mom has bad knees and she can’t stand for long, so we went to St Andrew’s. It was very quiet and peaceful there.”

Other Bollywood celebrities such as Malaika Arora Khan, Amrita Arora Khan, Lara Dutt and Dino Morea were also spotted there. Have a look at their exclusive images from the event.

Recently it was reported that Saif will do a smooch scene with Deepika in their upcoming film ‘Race 2’ but Saif is upset with this news. He wants to clarify that there wouldn’t be any kissing scene in his films because he and Kareena have decided that they wouldn’t do kissing scene in their films.

A source close to the Saif says, “During the release of their last film Aarakshan, there was buzz that Saif and Deepika had become very fond of each other. Now with Race 2 around the corner, everyone’s talking about the kissing scene. Saif wants to nip these rumours in the bud. He even plans to talk to Deepika about it.”

Saif and Kareena have also informed their filmmakers about no kissing scene in their films. The source adds, “With marriage imminent early next year, they don’t want any controversies. Even in the case of Madhur Bhandarkar’s Heroine, Kareena has made it clear that she won’t do kissing scenes. For Race 2, Saif had communicated the same to directors Abbas-Mustaan.”

Saif says, “There are no kissing scenes in Race 2.” His spokesperson adds, “Kareena and Saif had decided on a no-kissing policy sometime ago.”

Well! It was heard that Saif and Deepika will do an intimate scene in ‘Race 2’, now will see if intimate scene will be shot without ‘Kissing’ each other.

Deepika is ready to go a step further in her upcoming film ‘Race 2’. So far actress has done lip-lock scenes in her past films and she has no problem in wearing short dress on large screen but now she agreed to do a very intimate scene with Saif in Race 2.

A source informed to Mumbai Mirror that Deepika will shoot her steamy sequence with Saif in Mumbai or Turkey. And initially actress took some time before agreeing to do the steamy scene for the film.

A source from sets of Race 2 informed, “She is a thorough professional. Realising that Race 2 will be slicker than Race, she had a long meeting with Abbas-Mustan and requested the directors to shoot the scene aesthetically.”

One of Deepika’s friends confirmed the news and said, “Yes, Deepika does have a very intimate scene with Saif in Race 2. However, she has requested that the scene be shot in a way that it appears relevant to the script.”

Talking about the steamy scene director Abbas-Mustan said, “It is a turning point in the film.”

Saif and Kareena have told earlier that they would announce about their marriage in advance. But the Bollywood is full of buzz that Kareena and Saif are preparing for their big day.

Saif has recently ordered for a selection of diamond ring from a jeweller in Mumbai and has finalized one diamond ring for Kareena Kapoor.

A source informed to Mumbai Mirror, “Saif had asked for a selection of diamond rings from this jeweler based out of Bandra. They sent him rings of different cuts and carats. He had asked for princess cut diamonds and also a few other shapes.”

Earlier also Saif has gifted a one carat diamond ring to Bebo in 2007.

“Kareena and Saif are ready to tie the knot in February next year. In fact, Saif had started ordering various designs of rings for a while now. He took his time deciding on the perfect ring for his girl and finally took the one he liked about a week back,” revealed the source.

Recently Kareena to admitted about being in love with Saif and said, “Of course, I want to marry Saif. Doesn’t every woman want to take her relationship to the next level? Saif and I are definitely going to marry.” She added, “I am a lucky girl. There is love, so there can never be any infidelity.”

Though both Kareena and Saif are not confirming their wedding date but the preparation for marriage is being done. Report is that Ritu Kumar is designing a befitting dress for the royal bride-to-be.

Knowing the preparation for marriage, one can say wedding day is not far.

‘No One Killed Jessica’ fame director Raj Kumar Gupta is going to direct a dark comedy film titled ‘Ghanchakkar’.

Earlier it was said that Saif Ali Khan will play the lead role in ‘Ghanchakkar’. But the latest buzz is that now Abhishek Bachchan will be seen as the lead actor in the film, he will replace Saif Ali Khan in this project because he is suited more to the onscreen character. It is said that story of the film is based on dark comedy.

Known from a source, “Since this is a dark comedy, they need someone who doesn’t need to pretend to be humorous when he isn’t. Abhishek is famous for his dry humour.”

The buzz is that Saif and Kareena have gone to London for celebrating Saif’s birthday.

Their shooting schedule is tight and Kareena is supposed to promote her upcoming films. Kareena’s grand uncle Shammi Kapoor passed away but still they managed to take time off for vacation.

A source reveals, “Last week they were shooting for Agent Vinod, but nobody knew what Kareena had planned for Saif’s birthday. She requested Saif’s production partner Dinesh Vijan for five days off from the shoot to whisk him off to London. This year, Saif’s birthday plans have been kept completely quiet and nobody except their families know where they are. They are staying at their favourite hotel Claridge’s. Kareena even made all the arrangements for the birthday dinner on Tuesday night at an exclusive resto-bar in London.”

The source adds that both of them wanted to have a short break. Kareena was doing a photoshoot, and promoting her films and also shooting for Agent Vinod but she completed her tasks before leaving with Saif.

Kareena wanted to do something special for Saif. Though Saif has gone there for vacation but he has some work left in London so he will have to fulfil his professional commitments too.

“They don’t want anybody to know about their vacation, so they quietly flew out on August 14. This time the couple didn’t want anybody to know what Kareena’s birthday plans for Saif were. Their close friends got to know only the next day.”

While talking to media before flying for vacation, Kareena said, “I can’t talk about Saif’s birthday plans. He doesn’t like us to talk about our personal life. All I can say is that we will be in London.”

Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan, Manoj Bajpai and Prateek Babbar were seen promoting their upcoming film ‘Aarakshan’ along with director Prakash Jha in Delhi.

 Amitabh Bachchan posted on his blog: “Another day of endless debate and interviews on #Aarakshan … scintillating, informative, educational and emotional.”

Deepika was seen in a red Anamika Khanna anarkali along with Saif Ali Khan on the sets of KBC 5 for promoting their upcoming film Aarakshan.