Salman Khan and Govinda blow over Sonakshi Sinha

Once touted as best friends, Salman and Govinda can’t see eye to eye any longer. The two actors have reportedly fallen apart and it’s all owing to Salman’s latest fixation with Sonakshi Sinha. Buzz has it that Govinda, who was counting on Salman to pave way for his daughter Narmada’s debut in Bollywood, is increasingly peeved with the actor as he has snubbed Narmada to give Sonakshi a larger than life start in Bollywood.

According to a source, “Narmada is as beautiful and talented as Sonakshi. Last year, Salman was very much involved with grooming Narmada. However, after he started shooting for ‘Dabangg’, he has eyes and ears for Sonakshi and not Narmada.”

And Govinda, though feels cheated, has refrained from voicing his feeling as he feels indebted to Salman for helping him get ‘Partner’ in 2007.

But a lot has changed between the two pals now, as under ideal circumstances, Narmada should have signed a movie or two by now.

“There was a time when Govinda used to frequently visit Salman’s house, Galaxy Apartments at Bandstand. Not anymore. After working on ‘Partner’, both actors were almost inseparable and loved being with each other, be it at home or even in autorikshaws, out for a spin in the middle of the night,” added the source.

Narmada - another star daughter to hit silver screen

Govinda’s daughter Narmada will be facing the camera soon and that too with a home production. According to Govinda, Narmada will be launched anytime in 2009.The directors on Govinda's wish-list are Nikhil Advani and Shaad Ali.

While focusing on his daughter's career Govinda has also taken some hard career decisions for himself. "Six of my releases are ready. But now, after my so-called comeback I've again stopped signing new films. After working with Mani Ratnam I can't go back to doing chalta hai roles in routine films. I'll work only with directors who are as organized and disciplined as Mani Ratnam. He's clear-headed about everything."

The actor says further, "for now, I'm focusing on giving my daughter the best career launch any father can give."

Fire breaks out on the sets of Pappu Paas Ho Gaya

A fire broke out on the sets of B R Chopra's under-production film, Pappu Paas Ho Gaya, at Mumbai's Film City, in the western suburb of Goregaon on Friday morning. Luckily, no one was shooting at the time.

"We wrapped up the shooting of Pappu Pass Ho Gaya on Thursday by 10.30 pm. The fire started early in the morning," director Ravi Chopra says.

The reason for the fire was not immediately known but Film City sources say it could be due to a short circuit.

Chopra says that the fire will not cause a delay in the shooting. "It was a minor set. Another set has already been erected. We will start shooting in one week's time," he adds.

The movie Pappu Pass Ho Gaya stars Govinda, Lara Dutta and Tabu.