All eyes on Priyanka, Ajay, Kareena

All eyes are on the two films slated for release this Diwali – Golmaal Returns and Fashion. And those associated with the two films would be hoping that the festival of lights spreads light in their lives.

Golmaal Returns is crucial for Ajay Devgan. The talented actor has had a spate of flops (Cash, Ramgopal Varma Ki Aag, Halla Bol, Mehbooba, Sunday was ordinary in some circuits, while U Me Aur Hum did well at big city plexes) and Golmaal Returns could prove to be the turning point in his career.

Kareena Kapoor too is hoping to cement her status with Golmaal Returns. Her sole release this year (Tashan) sank at the box-office and though she's riding high on popularity charts, she needs a solid Hit to stay put on the throne. Her rival and contender to the throne, Katrina Kaif, has already had a great innings.

The worst affected is Priyanka Chopra. The industry labels anyone a jinxed actor/actress if you have a spate of flops to your credit. And Priyanka has had flops, flops and more flops than any actress this year. In 2006 it was Aap Ki Khatir, in 2007 Salaam-e-Ishq and Big Brother and in 2008, as many as four flops in a row -- Love Story 2050, God Tussi Great Ho, Chamku and Drona. Will Fashion change her fortunes? Or will Kangana Ranaut walk away with all the accolades? We will know on October 29. Till then Ms. Chopra can chew her nails in anxiety!