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Woohooo that's just great :kool2: :word: thats great! they do make a wonderful couple.

Actor Will Smith says India so rich with stories he felt at home during visit Updated at 11:09 on February 27, 2006, EST. NEW DELHI (AP) - Hollywood actor Will Smith says India is so rich with stories that he felt at home during his visit to the South Asian country. Smith, a best-actor Oscar nominee for 2001's Ali, last week launched Sony Entertainment's English-language movie channel, Pix, and was a guest on Indian Idol, the country's version of American Idol. "The walls and streets here are alive with history. And I am a storyteller ... and story lover," he told The Times of India newspaper in an interview that appeared in Monday's editions. "India is so rich with stories that I feel at home," he said. It was the 37-year-old actor's first trip to India. Smith also attended a party at the home of a top Indian film actor, Shah Rukh Khan, where the two discussed the Indian cinema and the star system. Smith said he'd like to explore a possible collaboration between Hollywood and Bollywood, as India's film industry is known. The Canadian Press, 2006

Hollywood star Will Smith's desire to meet Aishwarya Rai was fulfilled when the two met at a suburban hotel on Saturday evening. Smith who played host, had organised a grand welcome for Bollywood's truly global actor. He offered her the lead role in his next film. Smith had wanted Ash in his film Hitch, but she was busy with Bride and Prejudice and could not allot dates for his film. Speaking on behalf of Aishwarya Rai, her business manager, Hari Singh said, "Will Smith has offered her a film and we would definitely like to work with him." bombaytimes@timesgroup.com

Yup, i never miss AK's movies. Great movie, i loved it. I used to adore SRK before, even idolize him, but right now i feel AK is much much better than him, acting wise.

I have some pix from indian idol, how do i post them here?

Oh he also present the best actress ward in the 51st Filmfare awards on 25th Feb in Mumbai, India. I will post some pix as soon as i download the video. Really? I used to be a fan of his, now i have moved on to Aamir Khan.

thanks! I hope no one minds if i post some Will news in this forum, i didnt know where else to post it.

Will Smith a soft-hearted papa, says wife Asian News International London, February 25, 2006 Advertisement Will, a soft hearted Dad Most kids would love to have a father like actor Will Smith, for his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, recently revealed that he's just too soft when it comes to laying down the rules in the house, and that they have him completely wrapped around their little fingers. The Matrix Revolution star, who is also the lead singer for the Wicked Wisdom band, says that the kids take advantage of hubby Smith when she's out touring. "They're not supposed to watch TV during the school week, but he lets them. I call home at 10:30 p.m., and Jaden says, 'Daddy said I could stay up with Trey'," Femalefirst quoted her, as saying. "Will has to parent the way he feels he needs to parent. When mommy comes home, it's a different ballgame," she added.

Will Smith gives ‘Jadu ki Jhappi’ to all Will Smith, the star of hit movies like ‘Enemy of the State’, ‘Wild Wild West’, ‘Ali’, ‘Men in Black’ , ‘Bad Boys II’ and ‘I’, ‘Robot’ and recently ‘Hitch’ , is in India to inaugurate a Sony movie channel and he enthralls the whole gathering with the warmth of his personality. The media reported that all the reporters who assembled at the conference in Mumbai’s Taj Ballroom Thursday afternoon in the inauguration of Pix - Sony’s new Hollywood entertainment channel in India - got a warm hug from Will Smith. It reportedly started with a lady from DD channel asking a question to Smith ,who came down from the dais then to hug the lady.All present there then ended up getting a hug. Will Smith paid a visit to Agra on Tuesday with his son to see the Taj Mahal, which was in his must see list and he spent the next day socialising with top Bollywood filmmakers. “Not with any other purpose but to acquaint himself with the biggest movie industry in the world,” said a Sony spokesperson about Smith’s Wednesday schedule. Directors like Karan Johar, Ashutosh Gowariker, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Subhash Ghai, Manmohan Shetty of Adlabs and UTV’s Ronnie Screwvala featured in Smith’s list. But the media reported that Gowariker missed his meeting with the Hollywood actor because of his prior commitment. He expressed his regrets and reportedly stated, “ I’d have loved to meet him. I believe he was keen to know about our film industry.” But filmmaker Karan Johar had the privilege of spending some time with Smith.He is reported to have said, “It was a good, productive meeting. He is entertaining and well informed. I was quite happy to see he was genuinely interested in our industry and in a give-and-take of ideas on cinema.” The next episode of ‘ Indian Idol’ will feature Karan Johar and Will Smith together.

Will Smith sings 'Aati kya Khandala' By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai: Hollywood actor Will Smith had a ball on Sony's popular music contest "Indian Idol" and good-humouredly sang a Hindi film song along with a contestant. While recording it, one of the contestants Karunya asked Will to sing a Hindi song. "Oh I can't do that!" Will protested. Karunya insisted and asked Will to follow him. "Oh it's very simple. Just repeat after me..." And Will sang "Aati kya Khandala" with Karunya, much to the delight of the audience in the studio. Except that he couldn't get the 'kh' sound and insisted on singing "Kandala". One of the contestants asked Will how one got over one's inhibitions in public. "Just go to a large shopping mall and do this." And Will jumped on to the sofa and screamed like Tarzan in the jungle. All in all, Will was a scream on "Indian Idol". Link : http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?action=fullnews&id=16613

Shah Rukh parties with Will Smith 25th Feb 2006 17.20 IST By ApunKaChoice Bureau Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan threw a party for Hollywood actor Will Smith at his palatial sea-facing bungalow Mannat in Mumbai. Smith, who is presently on a tour in India, was supposed to visit the shooting sets of director Farhan Akhtar’s movie Don that stars Shah Rukh in the lead. However, Smith’s busy schedule did not permit him to see SRK shoot. In response, SRK threw a party for the ‘Men In Black’ actor at his bungalow on Thursday evening. Bollywood invitees to the party included Preity Zinta , Salman Khan , Karan Johar , Ashutosh Gowarikar , Farhan Akhtar , Farah Khan , Arjun Rampal , Fardeen Khan and Chunky Pandey . As learnt, the party was held at the sprawling lawns of Mannat with lounge and trance music in the background. A sumptuous meal was reportedly ordered from Taj Lands End. In between the party, Smith also left for Salman’s party and came back to Mannat a little later. The party continued till 4 am in the morning. At the party, SRK and Karan Johar had elaborate discussions with Smith who is also said to have expressed his desire to work with the two in future. Will Smith also played snooker with Chunky Pandey. And now on Saturday night, Will Smith will make an appearance at the Filmfare Awards. A very stylish on-stage introduction of the Hollywood star has been planned by choreographer Shiamak Davar. Link :http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20060225-1.html