Akshay's role in 'Tees Maar Khan' inspired by Robin Hood: Farah

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Akshay Kumar plays a con man in 'Tees Maar Khan' and director Farah Khan says his role is inspired by English folklore hero Robin Hood.

'In 'Tees Maar Khan', Akshay plays modern-day extra smart conman, who steals the money from the rich and gives it to the poor, someone like Robin Hood,' Farah told IANS in an interview.

'Around 50 to 55 percent of the film is complete and we plan to finish shooting by September. Like always, in this film also you will see a mix of action, comedy and emotions.'

This is Farah's third film after 'Main Hoon Na' and 'Om Shanti Om', but first one without Shah Rukh Khan who played main lead in both her previous movies.

The choreographer-turned-director is expected to release the film on Christmas. Apart from Akshay, 'Tees Maar Khan' also stars Katrina Kaif, Akshaye Khanna, Arya Babbar, Aman Verma and Ali Asgar.

With 'Tees Maar Khan', Akshay is gearing up for an image makeover - he will be seen sporting an Indian Muslim look. Renowned designer Aki Narula has worked on his costumes alongside an international team of make-up artists and hairdressers.

Apart from choreographing and directing, Farah has hosted the chat show 'Tere Mere Beach Mein' on STAR Plus. She was also a judge on dance reality shows - 'Nach Baliye 4' and season one of 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa'.

Farah has once again taken the judge's seat on Zee TV's dance reality show 'Dance India Dance Li'l Masters', where she will be seen judging kids aged 5-14 years old.

'I am a reality show junky. I enjoy judging because these shows make us believe there is so much talent here. I feel reality shows are a great platform as it gives great exposure as well as recognition to individuals. As a judge I'll try not to be harsh to the kids,' said Farah who was recently here to promote the show.

When asked what does she think of the government guidelines that children under a certain age should not be a part of reality shows, Farah said: 'If these kids are not brought forward how will we get to know they are so talented.

'I feel it depends upon the parents how they mould their children, whether they turn out to be aggressive or take the competition in a healthy way.'

Farah chooses Salman over Shahrukh

Shahrukh and Salman are not good friends, the exact opposite of Shahrukh and Farah- no secrets there. With Farah’s new directorial venture, Tees Maar Khan, Shahrukh has been sidestepped by Farah for Akshay. At the same time, hubby, Shirish Kunder has signed Salman for this next movie planned to start after Alien Sahib starring John Abraham.

Buzz up!The casting with Salman is certain as confirmed by both Farah and Shirish. At Salman’s birthday party in Panvel on December 24 Farah and her husband sealed this deal. Speculation on where this casting call will leave Farah in her perpetual alliance with her mentor Shahrukh Khan remains to be seen in the coming months.

Which celebrity makes the best host?

It's become too regular to even call it a trend anymore.

When any Bollywood personality -- actor, director, item-girl, former vamp -- isn't busy working, then they decide to take up a TV channel's offer and go host a chat-show.

But which of these chat-show hosts are really worth it? And who are just wasting your time? Here's a look at names new and old, so you can vote for the best of the celebrity chat-show hosts:

Farah Khan, Tere Mere Beach Mein

The latest addition to the chatshow-host circuit, Farah Khan promises to bring about a more candid side of superstars and not give them just another forum to talk about their upcoming releases.

If the first episode featuring Salman Khan and mother Salma was any indication, this show should be high on emotion and pretty darned frank. Then again, will she be as mean to her friends as she is catty to those she doesn't like?

Image: Kangna Ranaut, Hrithik Roshan and Farah Khan

Chat with Farah Khan!

Farah Khan's new chat show Tere Mere Beach Mein started off famously with Salman Khan's mother making a first-time public appearance on a chat show.

Now, you can chat with Farah Khan, and discuss the stars she chats with on her popular chat show.

Is Salman really a mama's boy?

Is Shah Rukh Khan really a joru ka ghulam?

Who is the best and worst star dancer in the industry?

bollywood Gosspis: Imran and Kareena on Tere Mere Beach MeinMein

Farah Khan’s celebrity chat show Tere Mere Beach Mein is all set to hit the telly screen on Star Plus and loads of Bollywood celebrities let the cat out of the bag on her show.

Check out Kareena Kapoor and Imran Khan with Farah Khan. Like them?