Vindu, Sonakshi fight it out

Actors Sonakshi Sinha and Vindu Dara Singh had fun while shooting for Shirish Kunder's " Joker" in Chandigarh.

Both of them used to play scrabble between shots and the competition was tough.Among the cast and crew, Sonakshi was the best scrabble player, but Vindu was not far behind and used to give her a good fight. The film also stars Akshay Kumar.

"It is always like picnic shooting with Akshay. This time around Sonakshi was with us. She is very good at scrabble. When we played, she always won but, even she agrees with me that I gave her good fight as no could on the set," said Vindu.

Katrina won't dance with Salman

Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan were to do a song together in Shirish Kunder's 'Joker'...

'Joker' is being shot in Chandigarh for a while now, and the movie starring Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha has been in the news constantly. Being directed by Shirish Kunder, there were talks that Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan would be making a special appearance together in this flick. It was touted that they would do a special dance number for it.

With Katrina having been the main lead for Farah Khan's 'Tees Maar Khan' and with her 'Sheila Ki Jawani' number having become a craze, news spread like rapid fire that Shirish and wife Farah were keen that Kat make an appearance in 'Joker'. Also, Farah Khan's close proximity to Salman (they are good friends) is well known. And the potential of Salman being a part of this venture isn't too far-fetched either.

The world now believes that Salman and Katrina will groove to a song together in 'Joker'. However, sources close to the actress say that the above news is just speculation. We are told, "Since Farah is close to both Katrina and Salman, people are assuming that she'll approach the two for a song. Nothing has come forth yet. As of the moment, Katrina isn't dancing with Salman to any number in 'Joker'."

Sonakshi to groove in 'Joker'

Sonakshi Sinha is sure being pampered. When the actress who is shooting for Shirish Kunder's "Joker" got wistful at not having done any modern dance so far, choreographer Farah Khan, who was in Chandigarh to shoot a desi number, introduced a hip-hop section in it.

Akshay Kumar's song-and-dance with Sonakshi, meant to be a hard core desi number, was shot in the lush mustard fields of Chandigarh last week.

In the middle of the song, a hip-hop section was introduced, much to Sonakshi's delight as it was her first attempt at something western.

"Sonakshi was very keen on trying western steps. She was looking forward to grooving in 'Joker'. But when the first song and dance in the film turned out to be a desi item, she was disappointed. Shirish and Farah agreed to pamper her. And a hip-hop section was put in," a source said.

Farah Khan confirmed the inclusion of hip-hop in the song. "It's a situation where Akshay Kumar has returned home in Punjab from the US. There's a celebratory song and dance. It does have a very special hip-hop section."

No "Munni' for Sonakshi

Though there were rumours that Sonakshi Sinha will do an item number, the actress says she is not open to the idea.

Sonakshi Sinha has been riding high post the success of her debut film and with all the accolades she received at all award functions this year. Presently shooting with Akshay Kumar for Shirish Kunder's Joker in Chandigarh, there was news that she might do an item number in the film. Perhaps that came from the fact that Shirish Kunder's wife Farah Khan was the woman responsible for both the hottest item numbers of last year – ' Munni ' and ' Sheila '.

However Sonakshi recently denied any such development. The actress has flatly refused that she would do item numbers. But why no to item numbers especially in times when the biggest of actresses are open to it since it gives quick fame and money?

Sonakshi feels she is just not bold enough to do an item song. Though she danced to Munni Badnaam Hui at a recent award function, which might have perhaps led to the rumours, she maintains that she is not comfortable doing one for a film. Though open to dancing, she isn't open to item numbers.