Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe has his eyes set on doing a Bollywood song-n-dance film and he has plans to travel to India in search of the "perfect story."

Russell Crowe apparently threatened to kill a veteran producer with his bare hands, a new book claims. A tell-all book by Nicole LaPorte claims the New Zealand-born, naturalized Australian actor phoned 77-year-old "Gladiator" producer Branko Lustig at 3 a.m. one day to threaten his life.

Russell Crowe shocked staff at a British charity shop when he dropped in to donate £1,000 [$1,700]. The 45-year-old actor took a break from shooting upcoming film "Robin Hood" in Sunningdale, Berkshire, to visit a Cancer Research store where he spoke to staff before handing over the generous sum.

Russell Crowe serenaded staff at a Welsh pub before leaving them a Ł600 [$990] tip. The 45-year-old actor - who is in Wales filming his latest movie "Robin Hood" - surprised locals when he took nine friends for a meal at the Carew Inn, near Tenby, last week.

Russell Crowe stripped off and "wallowed" in mud with Cate Blanchett for their latest film. The stars are currently filming "Robin Hood" - based on the legend of the British outlaw - in the U.K. and have had a number of unusual experiences.

Russell Crowe is homeless. The 45-year-old actor is reportedly struggling to find a property to rent in west Wales, where he is currently filming Sir Ridley Scott's adaptation of 'Robin Hood'.

Russell Crowe is using a $120,000 gym on the set of his movie to avoid gaining weight. The 45-year-old actor is so desperate to stay svelte while filming "Robin Hood," producers have installed state-of-the-art exercise equipment in his private trailer so he can work out when he is not shooting.

Russell Crowe kept a premiere audience waiting while he signed autographs Tuesday night. The Australian actor delighted crowds at London's Leicester Square by greeting fans who had turned out to see him and co-star Dame Helen Mirren at the red carpet screening of their new movie "State of Play."

Russell Crowe has blasted journalists for "trivializing" news. The New Zealand born actor plays an investigative reporter for his latest role in "State Of Play" and says he has serious grievances about the way news is now reported.

Russell Crowe is not an icon. The Oscar-winning actor - who has starred in numerous Hollywood blockbusters, including "Gladiator" and "A Beautiful Mind" - has revealed he still does not consider himself an iconic star.

Russell Crowe loves curry. The "Gladiator" star has stunned staff and guests at the Pennyhill Park Hotel, Surrey - his base while he is in the U.K. filming "Robin Hood" - by shunning the award-winning catering on offer in favor of the nearby Mogul restaurant where he can get his favorite Indian food.

Russell Crowe has cut out "dark drinks" that don't "bring out the best" of his personality.

Russell Crowe wants 17 children. The Australian actor - who has two sons with wife Danielle Spencer - has no intention of ending his family there, and is desperate to have a little girl.

Russell Crowe is spending "manly man time" with his sons on his farm. The "State of Play" actor ensured his children, Charles, four, and two-year-old Tennyson, were well-equipped for their trip to his ranch in Australia by dressing them in special outfits.

Russell Crowe says having long hair is like "walking around with a dead koala on your back".

Russell Crowe is splashing out $40,000 per month on a London home.

Russell Crowe is waging war against electronic gambling machines in Australian pubs.