PAA premiere - The most happening Bollywood do

From family members & friends & to old colleagues to new co-stars to Bollywood's top notches to other industrywallahs to politicians to corporate giants to sports personalities... oh you name it and you have it, everyone galore at the star-studded, glittering PAA premiere night, which Bollywood would never ever forget!

And why not after all it was a grand Bachchan affair, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan's big day (night).

The much awaited Amitabh & Abhishek Bachchan starrer PAA premiere was attended by the whos who, we here list down a few..

The entire Bachchan family hosted the event, giving a warm welcome to each of their guests.

Ranbir is missing Deepika

After reports that Deepika Padukone has moved on after her much talked about split with Ranbir Kapoor, the buzz doing rounds now is that Ranbir is missing his ex-lover badly these days.

Reports indicate that Ranbir is not too keen to part ways with Deepika permanently and has sent feelers that he is not averse to the idea of getting back to her. Though, nothing is heard from Deepika's end so far, many insiders feel that she might not be too keen to consider this offer after feeling heartbroken earlier.

Now, that Ranbir has spoken his heart out, let's wait and watch to see how Deepika chooses to respond to Ranbir's latest peace move.

A.R. Rahman to act in a Hollywood film

Oscar winner A.R. Rahman (SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE) for the first time will be seen in front of the camera in upcoming film SON OF A PREACHER MAN, about the life and times of Grammy winning singer-songwriter-producer PJ Morton.

Besides Rahman, other cast includes American Gospel musician Kirk Franklin (NORBIT), Grammy nominated American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard (LIFE ON A STICK), and producer Warryn Campbell (STOMP THE YARD). Shot in Atlanta and New Orleans in USA and London in United Kingdom, it will be released in 2010. Michael Akwesi Djaba (REASONABLE EXCUSE) is the director.

Rahman and Morton collaborated on Sajna song in recent Hollywood comedy COUPLES RETREAT.

Rahman, who has reportedly recorded sales of over 300 million, was called "Mozart of Madras'' by Time magazine. Rahman sees music "as a way to connect to spirituality and embrace it" and for "creating harmony in troubled times".

Shahrukh is old and bald

He might have spotted the eight packs with �lan. But have you noticed Shahrukh's latest bald and old look? Well, if not, we suggest you do it soon.

Amitabh Bachchan: I wanted to play Gabbar Singh in SHOLAY

One of India's most famous actors, Amitabh Bachchan, speaks exclusively to the BBC Asian Network next week as part of a special series of programmes to mark the actor's 40-year Bollywood career.

On Monday, comedian and actor Sanjeev Bhaskar investigates the British-Asian community's love affair with India's top film star in an Asian Network Reports special. Bhaskar traces his own love affair with Bachchan (also known as Big B) - from his early memories of watching his hero on the big screen to meeting his idol for the first time. He also hears from Oscar-winning actor and friend Sir Ben Kingsley.

Bachchan reveals how his phenomenal journey began when he gave up a career in engineering to become an actor. From sleeping rough to getting his first break, he talks about arriving in Mumbai in 1969 and how he got noticed by directors.

After starring in what is thought to be one of Bollywood's most successful films of all time, SHOLAY, Amitabh explains how he thought he almost missed out on a bigger opportunity: "What disturbed me at that time was the fact that I couldn't play Gabbar Singh, because I felt that was the most important and really interesting character...but we never knew what we were doing was going to turn out to be so successful".

Bachchan goes on to talk about his most memorable moments from his 40-years in Bollywood - including his infamous near death accident on the set of COOLIE (1983); how he set up his ABCL business; and how he nearly went bankrupt. He says: "All the creditors were from my own industry, and I was going to remain here as an actor...I would not be able to face them if I knew that I owed them money. So...I worked hard and I paid back every single penny."

From 1984 he took a four year sabbatical away from the industry but looking back at his decision, Bachchan questions whether he was right: "I was without a job, without money, with a huge amount of creditors. I went to Yash Chopra and said I need work. He gave me MOHABBATEIN [2000]), and slowly those character roles started coming my way."

The entire Bachchan family is recognized as an acting dynasty. Bachchan's wife is actress Jaya Bachchan; his son, Abhishek Bachchan and his daughter- in-law Aishwariya Rai Bachchan. Aishwariya went from winning the Miss World title to becoming the highest paid and most popular actress in Indian cinema. Talking about the 'Bachchan brand' he says: "I'm not able to understand the word brand, we're all actors... and we are also family. We leave the home in the same car, we go to the studio and we share the same make up van and so on. But when the camera starts, we are all individuals and we play our role."

This intimate interview is packed with famous songs from Bachchan's movies including: ZAANJER, DEEWAR, KABHIE KHABI, COOLIE; SARKAR; BUNTY AUR BABLI; and KABHI KHUSHI KABHIE GHAM.

Husain Husaini, Head of Programmes, BBC Asian Network, says: "Amitabh's forty years in Bollywood have made him loved by Asian Network listeners of all ages. So to be able to celebrate his work with our special programmes and by getting his own perspective on his unprecedented career is a special highlight for us. The week of programmes are a must-listen for film fans and will give them a real insight into a Global superstar."