Katrina Kaif's sister Isabelle's debut film releases online

Salman Khan's maiden international project 'Dr Cabbie' starring Katrina Kaif's sister Isabelle releases online instead of in Indian theatres as had been expected

Salman Khan's production 'Dr Cabbie', which features Katrina Kaif's sister Isabelle, finally reached India, but on an online portal. The star's first international venture, though complete in 2014, did not get a theatrical release here despite Salman's plans. It was also touted to be a launchpad for Isabelle's film career in Bollywood.

Also read: Has Katrina Kaif's sister Isabelle given up on her Bollywood dreams?

Isabelle and Salman Khan

Salman recently tweeted, "'Dr Cabbie' is now in India. Only on Hotstar."

Says a source, "The film released on DVD in the US and Canada a while ago. Everyone was banking on Salman to release it in India, but things did not work out, and finally it has managed an online release."

Also read: Salman Khan with 'Dr Cabbie' cast at the Toronto premiere of the film

Apart from Isabelle, the film directed by Canadian director Jean Francois Poulio, features Kunal Nayyar (Raj Koothrappali from 'The Big Bang Theory'), Vinay Virmani and American actress Adrianne Palicki. In 2014, Salman had visited Toronto for the film's music launch as well as its premiere.

In 2011-12, Isabelle would often accompany Kat to film events and award shows, but later, she went missing from her sister's side. Isabelle and Harshvardhan (Anil Kapoor's son) also featured in a short film, 'Coming Home' (2012).

In 2014, Isabelle was allegedly involved in a sex tape scandal. However, many claimed it was not her, but her lookalike.

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Justin Bieber shares an old photo of him kissing ex Selena Gomez

Looks like Justin Bieber just can't get over his ex girlfriend, Selena Gomez.

On Saturday, the Baby singer posted a throwback picture of him and the Disney star kissing each other in a pool.

The picture, which the singer captioned: Feels, reportedly dates back to 2011 and received close to 350,000 likes in less than 15 minutes.

The two celebrities dated from late 2010 to mid-2014 before parting ways as the What Do You Mean singer began to embrace a new bad boy image.

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan party well into the night in Dubai

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan’s bromance did not end with their stage act at an overseas awards show

Dubai is known as Shah Rukh Khan's second home and as the glitterati was present in the desert emirate for a recent awards function, the star made it a point to host a big bash for some of his industry buddies. The party took place at his hotel suite, we hear, with Salman Khan staying the night for an intense conversation with SRK about Bollywood and beyond.

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan

"The two actors were engrossed in a chat that went on till the wee hours. No one was allowed around them," says a source present at the party, adding that the two superstars had been bonding big time at the awards show and had also rehearsed together with ace choreographer Shiamak Davar for their stage performance. Reportedly, the two Khans danced to their hit numbers and even shared the stage.

Ranveer Singh, Parineeti Chopra and (below) Sanjay Leela Bhansali also attended the bash

The guest list included Ranveer Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Parineeti Chopra and Yo Yo Honey Singh. Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali was among the first few folk to enter the party; he left early too.

"Once Salman entered, the party became livelier and his bonding with SRK was just too cute. They were seen enjoying each other's company. For the most part of the evening, they seemed to be having a serious conservation. But in between, they were cracking jokes and giggling too," adds the source.

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Michael Jackson's pet chimpanzee to make his silver screen debut

King of Pop Michael Jackson's pet chimpanzee Bubbles is heading to the big screen — in an animated avatar.

Michael Jackson and Bubbles

Bubbles will be the centre of a stop-motion animated film aptly titled Bubbles, which will be produced by Community creator Dan Harmon and his Starburns Industries, reports a website.

Adapted from Isaac Adamson's script that has just been acquired by Andrew Kortschak's End Cue, the film tells the story of Michael Jackson's life and history from the perspective of the pet chimpanzee which got a close-up view after being adopted by Jackson from an Austin, Texas research facility and given residence at the Neverland Ranch in 1983.

He became Jackson's constant companion until he became overaggressive and was moved to a monkey sanctuary in Florida. The script has been considered a very inventive way to tell an unauthorised story of Jackson without needing permission. So far, the film has no director or actors attached to it.

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