Salman plays Asin’s protector

Toodley too doo hoo my dimsums! A jasoos from Dubai just called to tell me about Salman Khan’s protective ways with Asin. Yeah, the two sitaras had taken off to the Gulf for the first night-out of their musical London Dreams, while co-star Ajay Devgan and producer-director Vipul Shah opted to promote it on desi shores.

Point to be noted is that initially, the two stars were to reach the venue in separate Limousines. But apparently, Sallu suggested that instead of going alag alag and akele akele, Asin and he should travel saath saath, in the same Limo.

Of course, Asin couldn’t refuse… Specially since he’s a senior star and they had become good friends during the shoot of the musical. But there was another problem — she was wearing a gown and the way it flowed, it kind of swept the floor.

So Sallu ensured that her outfit didn’t get dirty and played the chivalrous hero to the hilt, apart from playing mentor and protecting her when the crowd tried pushing closer to the stars at the theatre.

Now now, before you get any ideas, my jasoos reiterates that Sallu and Asin are just very good friends. Yeah, but of course. Who said anything else?

Asin walks out on Abhishek

After the failure of What’s your Rashee?, Ashutosh dived headfirst into his next period drama based on the Chittagong uprising of 1930. Going back to what he does best, Ashu roped in Asin to play the female lead. In an earlier interview, he had not confirmed this, saying, “Yes, its true that Abhishek is a part of my film Khelenge Hum Jee Jaan Se, and he essays the part of Surjya Sen. As far as Asin goes, I have approached her for the role, but it is too soon to comment on it.” Currently working on the pre-production matters of the film, Ashu was in for a rude shock when Asin backed off from the film at the last minute, citing date issues.

The director was left surprised. A source close to the actress however revealed, “It's not date issues. Asin doesn’t want to take any more chances with her next. London Dreams, while critically appreciated, did receive a lukewarm response; Asin was completely sidelined in the film and barely had a role to talk about. She faced the same issue during Ghajini when Aamir hogged all the limelight, and she couldn’t believe she made the same mistake again. Considering the recent closeness between Ashutosh and the Bachchans, Asin is sure that he wouldn’t pay much attention to her role and would devote his time and energy in promoting Abhishek in the film. Also, the failure of What’s Your Rashee? concerned her deeply, and now, she is being very careful with choosing her next film. Asin wants a full-fledged meaty role in her next to prove her acting prowess.”

Now, Ashutosh, along with pre-production matters of his film, will have to start searching for his female lead again. We wonder who would he settle upon, considering he's irked half of the industry's ladies with his unruly comments on Priyanka. Maybe Ash would come to her hubby's rescue finally!