Asira Tarannum (MID-DAY; October 22, 2014)

The actor seems to be going the distance to keep his bald look under wraps. In his efforts to avoid media glare at the moment, Ranveer Singh has decided to miss the song launch of Shaad Ali’s upcoming film Kill Dil co-starring Parineeti Chopra and Ali Zafar. Sources said only the leading lady would be present for the event which is scheduled for this afternoon.

Ranveer is shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani off and on, and has got his head shaven last week, a source said, adding, “He will, of course, be promoting Kill Dil but will skip the song launch.” A source close to the Kill Dil unit said although the makers were keen on Ranveer’s involvement in the promotions, they respected his decision to skip the event. “He had earlier informed the makers that he may not be present for each and every promotional activity,” said the source.

While Ranveer was unavailable for comment, the film spokesperson said, “He was never going to be part of the song launch. We were keen to get it unveiled by Parineeti as it coincides with her birthday. She readily agreed.”

Thoughtful gesture
As Parineeti Chopra steps into the 26th spring of her life, her Kill Dil co-star, Ali Zafar has a surprise in store for her — a designer salwar suit. The source says, “Parineeti will have a working birthday. Apart from shooting for an ad and attending some meetings, she will promote Kill Dil and has not planned any celebration as such. Her family, too, won’t be coming over to Mumbai. Ali has got Pakistani designer, Zara Shahajan to fashion a Punjabi suit for her as a surprise gift.” Ali corroborated the news.
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Sonali Joshi Pitale (MID-DAY; October 22, 2014)

The production team of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani has decided to house Ranveer Singh on the topmost floor of a Goregaon highrise. A unit member says, “While he is taking care not to step out much, the production house has asked him to avoid shutterbugs at all costs.”

Bhansali has also warned his crew against leaking pictures of the shoot to the media, the source added. Another source from the production house says, “We have booked an entire floor of an apartment in Goregaon for him. Since it is close to Film City Studios where our set has been erected, he will not have to spend much time commuting and the primary purpose of safeguarding his look will also be served. After Diwali, he is expected to shift to his ‘hiding’ place over the weekend.”

The film’s spokesperson confirmed the news.