No, that's not all. There are three others in the offing! One is a courtroom drama, and another is an intense Bengali film called "Kanchenganga", reports Bollywood Trade.

But it is the third film that he is eagerly looking forward to. "The Whisperers" - an English psychological thriller, to be directed by Rajeev Hirani - has been scripted by Rahul himself! "It is the story of a man who rises to the top, against all odds," he reveals.

Interestingly, Rahul sets aside three months in a year to practice rugby, his favourite sport. He's also been an active participant in the International Rugby tournament, and a brand ambassador for the sport.

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Javed Akhtar showers appreciation on Chunkey

Chunkey Pandey is on cloud nine post the release of 'D'. He's been getting congratulatory calls for his performance in the movie.

But, it seems, the biggest compliment he received was from veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar, who has penned the superhit song 'So gaya ye jahan' featuring Chunkey, from the movie "Tezaab", reported Bollywood Trade.

Chunkey was lazing around one Saturday morning, when the phone rang. "At first I refused to believe it, but it was indeed Javed saab (sir)! 'Beta (son), I have no words to describe your excellent performance. It is one of the most flawless performances I have seen in recent times,' he said. After that Shabana-ji came on the line and told me that she was deeply touched by my death scene in the film. I was speechless. It was like winning an Oscar," said a dazed Chunkey.

Meanwhile, Ram Gopal Varma has signed him for his next film, "Darwaza Bandh".

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Ash to play Rajmata Gayatri Devi

Aishwarya Rai shall play the ethereal Rajmata Gayatri Devi in J.P. Dutta's film, reports confirmed.

Ash gave her nod to Dutta at a meeting with the Rajmata on her birthday on May 23. Ash is shooting in London for Jagmohan Mundhra's "Provoked".

The Rajmata is keen on the film depicting the trials and tribulations of her life. The film is likely to be made in Hindi and English. It will be shot in Cooch Behar where she was born, besides Jaipur and London, reports Bollywood Trade.