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Charter Flights Delayed For 'Rascals' Climax Shoot

2011-09-12T09:51:00.000+05:30

David Dhawan's comic caper 'Rascals' starring Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn has been creating a lot of buzz ever since the trailer of the movie has released! The movie has been shot at quite a few outdoor locations and one of them was the Bangkok airport where a crucial chunk of the climax scene was shot.
It so happened that Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn were required to ride a bike on the runway in a costume.

However a couple of scenes required a few re-takes thus delaying the shoot by a few minutes.
The crew members then informed the airport authorities of the prevailing situation and requested them to put on hold the incoming charter flights which were to land soon after.

The Bangkok airport authorities were very cooperative and went ahead with the required permission as it was a matter of a few minutes. The incoming flights were circling in the air around the airport for a few minutes before they were given the clearance to land on the runway.

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Exclussive - Dia Mirza Planing To Get Married

2011-09-07T21:59:00.005+05:30

Bollywood Gossips: Bollywood actors may be infamous for keeping their marriage plans under the wrap, but actor-turned-producer Dia Mirza is completely candid about her relationship with Sahil Sangha, business partner and director of her first production venture. “Yes, we are dating, and I will marry him soon…may be next year itself!” says the actor.
The 29-year-old, who turned producer, joining hands with actor Zayed Khan and Sahil, to form Born Free Entertainment Pvt Ltd, plays the lead in her maiden production venture, Love Breakups Zindagi that releases on October 7. The romantic comedy that also stars Zayed, has been directed by beau Sahil, and the actor can’t hide her excitement talking about him.

“Sahil is not just a great director but a wonderful human being too. What I like best about him is his honesty and sincerity in whatever he does. He has brought magic into the film,” said Dia Mirza in an interview to HT City on the sidelines of an event in Tokyo, Japan, where she was recently invited by the Japan National Tourism Organisation and Japan Airlines to promote tourism between Japan and India.

Dia and Sahil’s moms happen to be good friends but it was Sahil’s wonderful script that had floored the actor.

“We just loved his script and both Zayed and I didn’t want to let it go. It was like…straight from the heart and in Born Free we intent to make movies that we really believe in,” said the actor, adding, “I believe true creativity can happen in an environment of freedom, and that’s why we zeroed on the name ‘Born Free’ too. In fact, during the shoot, Zayed and I sometimes fought like crazy but it was all for the sake of good cinema.”

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Kareena In Once Upon A Time In Mumbai 2

2011-07-09T14:51:00.004+05:30

Wondering what OUATIM 2 is? Don’t worry! It’s actually a no brainer. OUATIM 2 is Once Upon a Time in Mumbai 2, the sequel to the much acclaimed and successful film with the same name that cam out last year. While the first part saw Emraan Hashmi don the role of Dawood Ibrahim, the second part will have Akshay ‘Khiladi’ Kumar donning Dawood’s role. Though this was set, the confusion was about who was going to play the role of Mandakini – Dawood’s love interest in the film.

There were a few names that cropped up. First it was Sonakshi Sinha, then it was Katrina Kaif and even Priyanka Chopra was approached to play the role. But, looks like Bebo has it in her kitty now? Well, who better than this talented actress to play this role? If the rumors are true, Kareena Kapoor will once again be pairing up with Akshay Kumar, after a long time indeed. Akshay-Kareena have been part of several projects in the past, and their on-screen chemistry was also awesome. Let’s have to wait and see how it works for this OUATIM 2, though!

Kareena Kapoor's Statue Featured At Madame Tussauds In London.

2011-07-09T14:35:00.006+05:30

First it was Amitabh Bachchan, then came Aishwarya, SRK, Salman and Hrithik. And now, it's none other than Kareena Kapoor, whose wax statue will soon be featured at Madame Tussauds in London.

News is that Bebo's wax statue is already in the making; in fact the actress flew to London last evening to check out her statue. However, the statue will be unveiled on the Indian Independence Day weekend (August 15-16) which coincides with Saif's 41st birthday (August 16).

The Madame Tussauds team flew down to Mumbai four months ago when the measurements were taken and other formalities were completed.

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Katrina Kaif Vogue Magazine Photo Shoots

2010-10-13T21:07:00.002+05:30

She is what one would call as the 'proverbial lucky Kat'. We are referring to none other than our very own Katrina Kaif, whose looks are enough to make a million dollars look worthless! All this and much more...only on the elite fashion magazine Vogue.

The lady needs to be applauded with a standing ovation for keeping her public life public and private life private! Not just that, she was committed to give this interview to the Vogue magazine, but the behind-the-screen, fact remains that she had just come from a whopping 19-hour shoot in New York, where she was shooting for YRF's (tentatively titled film) New York that stars John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh. Lucky twosome, na!

The magazine's photographer seems to be the less of a photographer and more of a magician. How else would you describe the swift transformation of the actress Katrina to angel Katrina in the snaps! Katrina, on her part tells the readers that, "Actors feel lost without all the attention. I am most comfortable in front of 300 people on a set. Otherwise, I am lost. It's too much quiet, too much alone". There are some of the other gems that Kats has spoken in this endearing interview, but we do not want to play the spoilsport by telling it all. Get your hands on Vogue for that!

Truth Revealed: How Aamir Lost Peepli Live Role!

2010-07-24T14:18:00.002+05:30

Mumbai, July 24 -- Salaam my sizzling shasliks! How's your weekend going? Don't ask me about mine as I'm not exactly gung-ho about it. Blame it on Rapchik Rajni and Madhu my Mottu Maid who have become a bit too lackadaisical in sourcing spicy gossip like my other khabrus from around town. So while I've exiled them for now, you my dahlings, need not worry about your dose of daily goss. Read on to know what many in tinsel town don't.

Like this raaz ki baat on Aamir Khan. Sher Lock Holmes tells me that the actor was keen to act as Natha, the farmer, ever since he first heard about Peepli Live.

Anusha Rizvi narrated the concept to him years ago, when he was filming Mangal Pandey - The Rising. He expressed his desire to play Natha, but she didn't see him in that role. Seems she thought it wise to bide her time till she finished scripting.

Fortunately, Khan signed Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots in the meanwhile, and since both the films were to be shot around the same time, Khan didn't want to keep Rizvi waiting. And before he knew it, she showed him the audition tape of Omkar Manikpuri as Natha.

Sher Lock bhai tells me that Khan was so impressed with the result that he agreed with her and felt that Rizvi's actor looked more convincing as Natha, than he himself would.

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Anushka Sharma New Unseen Pictures

2010-01-28T13:10:00.000+05:30

Anushka Sharma the Face of India. Anushka Sharma is model and actress in the Bollywood film industry. In 2008, she played the female lead role in the Bollywood film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, directed by Aditya Chopra, who earlier directed hits like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Mohabbatein.

Shilpa Shetty look like A Hot Bond Girl

2010-01-27T23:41:00.000+05:30

Shilpa Shetty is beautiful and very talented too. I think she looks great and has a killing figure, just right for a Bond girl.

Neetu Chandra Picture Gallery

2010-01-20T22:49:00.000+05:30

Shriya Saran Latest And Unseen Photo Shoot

2010-01-20T22:40:00.000+05:30

Celebrities We Lost In The Year 2009

2010-01-05T13:56:00.000+05:30

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson: King of pop Michael Jackson was pronounced dead on June 25, 2009 after paramedics found him in a coma at his Bel-Air mansion in Los Angeles. He was 50. His death triggered an outpouring of grief from around the world. Michael was at that time preparing for This Is It concert. More 12 celebs after a jump.

Michael Jackson’s memorial was held on July 7, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, preceded by a private family service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park’s Hall of Liberty. Jackson’s casket was present during the memorial but no information was released about the final disposition of the body.

Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, John Mayer, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Jermaine Jackson, and Shaheen Jafargholi performed at the event. Jackson’s 11-year-old daughter, Paris Katherine, cried as she told the crowd, “Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine … I just wanted to say I love him … so much.”

Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze: Patrick Swayze, the handsome actor who danced his way into moviegoers’ hearts with Dirty Dancing and then with Ghost, died on September 14, 2009 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57. Swayze, who was named by People magazine as its “Sexiest Man Alive” in 1991 was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer in January 2008.

Swayze was seriously injured in 1998 while filming Letters from a Killer near Ione, California when he fell from a horse and hit a tree. Both of his legs were broken and he suffered four detached tendons in his shoulder. Filming was suspended for two months, but the film aired in 1999. Swayze recovered from his injuries, but he had trouble resuming his career until 2000.

His last role was the lead in The Beast, which premiered on January 15, 2009. Due to a prolonged decline in health, Swayze was unable to promote the series.

Stephen Gately

Stephen Gately: Stephen Gately, one of the lead singers of the pop group Boyzone, died on October 10 2009. The Irish pop singer, songwriter and actor, had a record-breaking sixteen consecutive singles enter the top five of the UK Singles Chart.

Gately even released a successful solo album in 2000, after the group’s initial breakup, which charted in the UK top ten and yielded three UK hit singles, including the top three hit New Beginning.

Gately went on to appear variously in successful stage productions and on television programmes as well as contributing further tracks to various projects. In 2008, he rejoined his colleagues as Boyzone reformed for a series of concerts and recordings.

Gately wed Andrew Cowles, first in a commitment ceremony in Las Vegas in 2003 and more formally in a civil partnership ceremony in London in 2006. He made his sexuality known in 1999 and came out in a blaze of publicity. He was the first ever boyband member to do so.

Upon Boyzone’s reformation, Gately featured as part of the first gay couple in a boyband’s music video in what was to be his last music video with the band, for the song Better.The singer was discovered dead at an apartment he owned with Cowles in Majorca, Spain. (Text: Wikipedia)

Feroz Khan

Feroz Khan: Feroz Khan better known as the “Clint Eastwood of the East” was famous for his flamboyant style. Famous for his style quotient, Feroz Khan in a way revolutionaised the conventional Bollywood hero.

He appeared in over 50 films in the 1970s and 1980s, and became one of India’s best-loved heroes with his role in the 1980 hit film Qurbani, which he also directed. Khan followed this multi-disciplinary achievement by directing more successful films like Dayavan (1988) and Janbaaz (1986). He was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000.

Though he was not considered a superstar, Feroz Khan was always ahead of his time in terms of his unmatchable style, which reflected in his movies and music.The actor was suffering from cancer and died on April 27, 2009.(Text: Wikipedia)

Bina Rai

Bina Rai: Bina Rai is known for her roles in classics like Anarkali (1953) and Taj Mahal (1963).

Bina Rai was in her first year of college when she came across an advertisement for a talent contest, she applied and received a call from the sponsors. Although she had been an active in college dramatics, a film career was never within her field of vision.

Nevertheless she went Bombay, to participate in the contest where she won along with the 25,000 rupees in prize money a leading role in Kishore Sahu’s Kali Ghata (1951).

In the 1950s she married actor Prem Nath, who being the brother-in-law of the actor-director Raj Kapoor. The first movie in which the duo were paired opposite each other was Aurat (1953). The film was not a hit, but Bina Rai and Prem Nath fell in love with each other. They married and soon set up their own production unit, known as P.N. Films. Their first film from P.N. Films was Shagufa (1954) and they had pinned high hopes on it, but audiences rejected it.

Bina Rai stopped acting in films many years ago, claiming that women of a certain age don’t get good roles. She died of cardiac arrest on December 6, 2009. (Text: Wikipedia)

Simple Kapadia

Simple Kapadia: Dimple Kapadia’s younger sister Simple Kapadia was a Bollywood actress and costume designer.

She began her career when she was 18 years old. She made her acting debut in 1977 in the film Anurodh, paired opposite her real-life brother-in-law, actor Rajesh Khanna. The film’s director Shakti Samanta said that although the film had an interesting story, he felt that audiences didn’t want to see the leading man pursue his real life sister-in-law.

Simple appeared in about 20 movies and stopped acting in 1986 and worked as a costume designer for films since then. In 1994, she won a National award for her costume design in Rudaali. Simple Kapadia suffered from cancer and died on November 10 2009. (Text: Wikipedia)

Jade Goody

Jade Goody: Jade Goody came into the public spotlight while appearing on the third series of the reality TV programme Big Brother in 2002, an appearance which led to her own television programmes and the launch of her own products after her eviction.

During the show she was accused of racist bullying against Indian actress Shilpa Shetty. Following her eviction from the show, she admitted her actions had been wrong and she subsequently made many public apologies.

In August 2008, she appeared on the Indian version of Big Brother, Bigg Boss, but withdrew early from the show and returned to the UK after being told she had cervical cancer.

In February 2009, after the cancer metastasised, she was told that it was terminal. She married Jack Tweed on 22 February 2009 and died, one month later on March 22, 2009. (Text: Wikipedia)

Leela Naidu

Leela Naidu: Leela Naidu was the Femina Miss India in 1954, while still in her teens. Well known fashion magazine Vogue even named her as one of the ten most beautiful women in the world, along with Gayatri Devi.

She also starred in a number of Hindi films, but she is known for Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (1963), based on the famous real-life Nanavati case, as well as The Householder, Merchant Ivory Productions’ first film. After watching her performance in the film, Satyajit Ray, planned an English film, The Journey with Marlon Brando with Shashi Kapoor and Leela Naidu, but sadly the film never went on the floors. She even lost out Vijay Anand’s Guide (1965) to Waheeda Rehman, as she wasn’t a trained dancer.

Her last film in Hindi mainstream cinema was Baghi (1964) a costume extravaganza co-starring Pradeep Kumar, Vijaya Choudhury and Mumtaz.

Remembered for her classical beauty and subtle acting style, Leela Naidu died of lung failure on July 28, 2009.

Gangubai Hangal

Gangubai Hangal: Gangubai Hangal, who is known for her deep and powerful voice was a singer of the Kirana gharana. Hangal’s family belong to a low social status and singing was not considered an appropiate career for women. Hangal struggled against this prejudice and made a career in singing.

She performed all over India and for All India Radio stations until 1945. Hangal had initially performed light classical genres, including bhajan and thumri, but concentrated on khyal.

She also served as a honorary music professor of the Karnatak University.

Hangal gave her last concert in March 2006 to mark her 75th career year. She had overcome bone marrow cancer in 2003, and died of cardiac arrest at the age of 96, on 21 July 2009, in Hubli, where she resided. She had her eyes donated to increase awareness for organ donation. (Text: Wikipedia)

Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Fawcett: A multiple Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominee, Farrah Fawcett rose to international fame when she first appeared as private investigator Jill Munroe in the TV series Charlie’s Angels in 1976.

Fawcett was also a pop culture figure whose hairstyle was emulated by millions of young women and whose poster sales broke records, making her an international sex symbol in the 1970s and 1980s.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Fawcett appeared in TV commercials for consumer products. Beginning in 1978, after achieving TV stardom, she developed her own brand of hair care products, for which she appeared in a series of commercials and print ads.

Fawcett, who had steadfastly resisted appearing nude in films or magazines throughout the 1970s and 1980s, caused a major stir by posing nude in the December 1995 issue of Playboy magazine, which became the best-selling issue of the 1990s, with over four million copies sold worldwide.

At the age of 50, she returned to the pages of Playboy with a pictorial for the July 1997 issue, which also became a top seller. That same year, Fawcett was chosen by Robert Duvall to play his wife in an independent feature film he was producing, The Apostle. Fawcett received an Independent Spirit Award nomination as Best Actress for the film.

Fawcett was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. She died on June 25, 2009. (Text: Wikipedia)

Natasha Richardson

Natasha Richardson: Natasha Richardson was an English-American stage and screen actress. A member of the Redgrave family, she was the daughter of actress Vanessa Redgrave and director/producer Tony Richardson and the granddaughter of Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson.

Early in her career she portrayed Mary Shelley and Patty Hearst in feature films, and she received critical acclaim and a Theatre World Award for her Broadway debut in the 1993 revival of Anna Christie. She won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, and the Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance as Sally Bowles in the 1998 Broadway revival of Cabaret.

Some of her notable films included Patty Hearst (1988), The Handmaid’s Tale (1990), Nell (1994), The Parent Trap (1998) and Maid in Manhattan (2002).

On 16 March 2009, Richardson sustained a head injury when she fell while taking a skiing lesson at the Mont Tremblant Resort in Quebec, about 130 km from Montreal. The injury was followed by a lucid interval, when Richardson seemed to be fine and was able to talk and act normally. Paramedics and an ambulance which initially responded to the accident were told they were not needed and left. Refusing medical attention, she returned to her hotel room and about three hours later was taken to a local hospital in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts after complaining of a headache. She was transferred from there by ambulance to Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur, Montreal, in critical condition and was admitted about seven hours after the fall. The following day she was flown to Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, where she died on March 18, 2009. An autopsy conducted by the New York City Medical Examiners Office revealed the cause of death was an “epidural hematoma due to blunt impact to the head”, and her death was ruled an accident. (Text: Wikipedia)

Shakti Samanta

Shakti Samanta: Shakti Samanta was most known for films like Howrah Bridge, China Town, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening in Paris, Kati Patang and Amar Prem. He received Filmfare Awards for Best Film for Aradhana, Anuraag and Amanush, which was also made in Bengali, a language in which made six films, including a Indo-Bangladesh joint production in 1984.

Some of his films have been shown at international festivals in Berlin, Tashkent, Moscow, Cairo and Beirut.

B Samanta was President of the Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association for five years, Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for seven years and was Chairman of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata for two years. He died on April 9, 2009. (Text: Wikipedia)

John Travolta’s son

John Travolta’s son: Year 2009 wasn’t too good for Hollywood actor John Travolta and his family. Travolta lost his 16-year-old son Jett on January 2, 2009.

Jett, who had a history of seizures arising from the rare condition Kawasaki Disease, had been found unconscious on January 2 by caretaker Jeff Katharain. He is thought to have died after hitting his head on a bathtub following a seizure, when he was on a family holiday in the Bahamas.

Bipasha Basu Filmfare Magazine Photoshoot

2009-12-29T12:44:00.000+05:30

Katrina Kaif 2010 Desktop Calendar Pictures

2009-12-29T12:36:00.000+05:30

Dia Mirza Cosmopolitan India Magazine Picture

2009-12-20T11:37:00.000+05:30

Saif Ali Khan's new OCM Ads Picture

2009-12-20T11:22:00.000+05:30

Amitabh Bachchan Make up Photos in Movie Paa

2009-12-20T10:47:00.000+05:30

Imran Khan Picture from M Magazine Cover

2009-12-20T10:24:00.000+05:30

Soha Ali Khan New Stylist Look Photo Shoot

2009-12-17T13:20:00.000+05:30

Neha Dhupia on Gadget Lover Stuff Magazine Picture

2009-12-17T13:08:00.000+05:30

Genelia D’Souza Beautiful Photo Shoot on FHM Magazine

2009-12-17T12:53:00.000+05:30

Kareena Kapoor Hi Blitz Magazine Beautiful Photo Shoot

2009-12-15T14:38:00.000+05:30

Lara Datta Harper’s Bazaar Magazine Cover Picture

2009-12-15T14:17:00.000+05:30

Katrina Kaif Vogue Magazine Picture

2009-12-15T14:06:00.001+05:30

Amrita Rao With Her Bold Makeover Photo Shoot

2009-12-14T13:41:00.000+05:30

Red Hot Kareena Kapoor Cineblitz Magazine Picture Photo Shoot

2009-12-14T13:33:00.000+05:30

Katrina Kaif Verve India Magazine Photo Shoot

2009-12-14T13:19:00.000+05:30

Bollywood Gossip - Who Is Shamita’s Dream Man?

2009-12-06T19:12:00.000+05:30

Actress Shamita Shetty, who has voluntarily opted out of TV reality show ‘Bigg Boss’, is absolutely elated about her elder sister and Bollywood Actress Shilpa Shetty marrying London-based businessman Raj Kundra Nov 22 of this year and says to the media she also wants a ‘perfect man’ like her brother-in-law to-be.

In an interview, Shamita says”Raj is just so absolutely wonderful. He is so calm, intelligent and good-looking. There could be no one better than him for Shilpa. He is just so perfect. I also want a man like him in my life.”

The 29-year-old bollywood actress was one of the participant in the third season of TV channel Colors’ reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ and came to know of Shilpa’s engagement only a week back. She has chosen to take a voluntary exit from the reality show in order to stay with her sister for her very last few days at home. This special episode featuring Shamita Shetty will be aired Saturday.

Shamita said: ‘It feels fantastic to be out. I am just so excited about Shilpa’s wedding. Oh my god! She is getting married. I want to go home, cry, hug and chat with her. She has sent me a picture of her engagement ring on my Blackberry but it’s very hazy. So can’t wait to see that.

‘We tell each other everything, so I know how difficult it must have been for her to get engaged without me around. But since I got to know about her wedding date, I wanted to be with her no matter what. Family definitely comes first for me.’

Shamita was also worried about the clothes she would wear for the wedding functions, but to her surprise, her elder sister had already taken care of it all.

‘I was so worried about who will stitch my clothes within 10 days and how I will manage it all. But I just spoke to Shilpa and she said she has organised a few options for me. So I’m very happy that I don’t have to start planning from scratch,’ she said.

Shamita says her respect for Shilpa, who won ‘Celebrity Big Brother’, the international version of the show in 2007 after facing racist remarks, has risen by leaps and bounds after her stint in ‘Bigg Boss’.

‘I have begun to respect Shilpa so much more. I haven’t even faced 50 percent of what she must have faced. She was in a different country, with people from different cultures – it must have been hugely different. I can’t even imagine how she went through all that,’ she said.

As for her own stay in the ‘Bigg Boss’ house, Shamita said: ‘It feels great and fantastic that I wasn’t asked to leave. But I felt sad that I had to leave the house. My stay was pretty okay – but I didn’t have an option. I had to leave for Shilpa’s wedding.’

She is also happy about getting three ‘really good friends’ in the form of Tanaaz Currim, Bakhtiyaar Irani and Aditi Govitrikar. But when asked to name the most conniving contestant, she said diplomatically: ‘I won’t take any names and I don’t want to be judgmental.’

‘Bigg Boss’ has 13 celebrities locked up inside a secluded house for 84 days and kept under constant camera surveillance without any contact with the outside world.

Celina Jaitley Maxim Magazine Picture

2009-11-27T17:46:00.000+05:30

Aamir Khan Promote ‘3 Idiots’ In Delhi

2009-11-26T23:05:00.000+05:30

One of the much awaited Bollywood movie of this year which is slated to release on 25th December is ‘3 idiots‘. The movie stars Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Sharman Joshi and Madhavan. The threesome Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and Madhavan was recently spotted in Delhi promoting “Three Idiots“.

However, we could not find Kareena Kapoor at the event. Aamir interacted with the media and unveiled many of his childhood memories.
The movie is directed by Rajkumar Hirani. ‘Three Idiots’ which tells the story of three friends whose dismal grade point averages at their college influence their friendship, romance and career choices, is rumored to be loosely based on a famous novel, ‘Five Point Someone‘ by Indian writer Chetan Bhagat, though it is denied by Hirani.

Bollywood Queens Without Makeup

2009-11-10T22:43:00.000+05:30

Exclussive - Kurbaan Hua Video (Featuring Saif Ali Khan)

2009-11-08T14:50:00.000+05:30

Kurbaan Hua song is the best song of the movie Kurbaan. This song has intimate scene of saf and kareena that’s why it is becoming so popular.Check It Out

EXCLUSIVE:BIG B’s Paa Theatrical Trailer

2009-11-05T19:58:00.000+05:30

Check out the exclusive theatrical trailer of Paa starring Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan, where Big B plays the role of Abhishek and Vidya’s son.Like it?

EXCLUSIVE : BIG B’s Paa Wallpaper

2009-11-05T19:43:00.000+05:30

Shah Rukh Khan :I Am Still Like 25...

2009-11-05T19:36:00.000+05:30

Baadshah of Bollywood SRK, recently turned 44 year old, but the Scorpian is still young at heart. Check out his interview below:

Your looks belie your age!
Physically, I feel 25-26. But I have no problems in accepting that I’m 44. In fact, if I look good, then the media writes that I’ve done plastic surgery. Honestly, if I sleep well, then I look good. Last night I slept well.

This has been a year of mixed fortunes…
I enjoyed Season II with my cricket team. I was a bit disappointed when we didn’t fare well, but I know we’ll bounce back. I didn’t have film releases with the exception of Billu which was special for me. I got a honourary doctorate from the University of Bedfordshire, won a couple of other honours. My Name is Khanwill come in February 2010. I had my shoulder surgery that kept me out of action now I’m on the road to recovery. I spent quality time with my kids. I’m finishing my book 20 Years Of A Decade. It was an unfortunate physical year but a good emotional one.

Are there any specific thoughts on growing older?
Yes, I have been constantly thinking about what I can give back to people, to society. Allah has been kind to me, He has given me so much. I have just six to seven good friends in the industry. But the media is my friend. You are the ones who remind me of my birthday at least four-five days in advance. You have given me so much love, so has my audience. Now I want to do something in return. I want to bring a smile to the faces of youngsters. I don’t want to start an NGO, but I do wish to do something for the cause of the girl child… The feeling of wanting to give is stronger now than it has been. I think of life as work. I want to introspect as to which direction I should take my life in. I want to do something to save the environment. Honestly, I haven’t done my bit yet but I will start now.

What’s next as far as films go?
RA1. It is something I’m kicked about. It’s a film that children are going to love. It will have action, special effects and a super hero.

Did you receive any special gifts?
Yeah, Karan Johar gave me a lap top bag and a pair of very expensive shoes. My children are making something for me that will come over the weekend. Parmeshwar Godrej sent me a gift. She does that each year. One of my fans has bought me a piece of land on the moon, one has bought me land in Scotland. I’m accepting gifts till this weekend, so all of you who wish to give me something can do so till Sunday.

Aamir Khan's Friction With 3 Idiots’ Director Rajkumar Hirani

2009-11-01T12:00:00.000+05:30

3 Idiots movie poster

Buzz is that a friction has developed between actor Aamir Khan and his director Rajkumar Hirani over the importance given to Sharman Joshi’s character in 3 Idiots. The film is about to release in two months and it has turned out that Sharman has stole the limelight even after having the veteran Aamir in it. So now all that Aamir wants is the proper balance of all the characters in the film. He demands the director that he should work on it on the edit table.

However some sources to the actor’s defense say that there is no such thing. The source said, “It just happened. Aamir has no problem being part of an ensemble cast, or even playing a secondary part. If you remember Aamir made an entry in his production Taare Zameen Par at intermission point. Even in RDB, Siddharth had the most powerful role.”

So why is this buzz? The sources added, “Sharman’s role and performance have turned to be quite different from the way Aamir had perceived it. Mind you, he has no problems with Sharman walking away withthe film.” No one knows how things went in favor of the young to industry but talented Sharman.

But, Raju, the director doesn’t feel that there is any friction between him and Aamir, to who he takes on high. “Raju is a peace loving man. He doesn’t want friction under any circumstance. And certainly not with Aamir whom he respects and holds in the greatest esteem. But we can’t really blame any of the three parties, Aamir, Sharman or the director for the way things have turned out,” addedthe source.

Jacqueline Wish To Work With Shahid Kapoor

2009-10-24T22:03:00.000+05:30

The Miss Shrilanka 2006 Jacqueline Fernandez is making debut to Bollywood with Sujoy Ghosh’s Aladin. And even before the release of the film she got place on many filmmakers wish list. But ask her about her wish list. Jacqueline said that she admires the young heartthrob of Bollywood Shahid Kapoor. The model turned actress doesn’t hesitate to admit it.

Jacqueline becomes fan of him when both of them worked for a luxury brand ad a year ago. “I really admire Shahid for his hard work and passion. He has grown as an actor with every film and when I saw him in Kaminey, I was totally floored by his performance! He can look innocent and hot at the same time,” says the Shrilankan beauty.

So would she like to work with Shahid? “Sure, I’d love to!” she adds. May some genie fulfills her wish.

Genelia d’souza Expossing Her Hot legs at HDIL fashion Show

2009-10-24T21:43:00.000+05:30

Bollywood Special : It was an exceptionally tough competition at Bollywood’s most celebrated pageant at the HDIL week which was star studded with every famous bollywood celebrity walking the ramp.

The two hot & sizzling South Indian beauties Genelia D’ Souza and Shruthi Haasan had set the entire ramp on fire competing against each other for the best glamorous costumes at the fashion show.

Dressed in an elegant black exposing her hot n sexy legs, Genelia took the audience by storm and was a sight to behold. A lot of her admirers and the film people were surprised with her revealing costume for she was always presented as the girl next door in almost all of the movies she starred.

Equally vibrant and smoking ashes was Shruthi Haasan at event where the debut star of ‘Luck’. The common element between these two host and sexy celebrity actress is they shot to fame starring opposite Imraan Khan. With elaborately designed apparels, Shruthi was in a sexy black outer wear and posed infront of the hungry cameras waiting to capture her.

Deepika Padukone New Photoshoot For BSNL

2009-10-04T12:08:00.000+05:30

Actress Deepika Padukone has been appointed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) as its new brand ambassador. She replaces Preity Zinta, who was until now endorsing the brand. BSNL is slated to pump in Rs 1 billion (Rs 100 crores) in advertising and marketing.

Padukone, who has just had her third film release - Love Aaj Kal, also endorses brands like Fiama Di Wills, Pepsi, Parachute, Tissot, Kingfisher, Maybelline and Levis.

Genelia D’Souza International Photo Shoot

2009-10-04T11:37:00.000+05:30

Genelia D’Souza sizzles in a latest photoshoot. Bubbly girl Genelia D’souza is the new face been shot for a new photo shoot. Genelia is a very nice individual without any starry tantrum. Genelia with cute and charming face with pinch of naughtiness, captivating smile and loads of oomph has made her the fresh new face to brand many national and international brands. From down south she comes to Bollywood and later goes international.

BLUE Movie Wallpapers

2009-10-04T11:27:00.000+05:30

Kat Gets New Nickname Sambo

2009-10-04T10:54:00.000+05:30

Her fans have often referred to her as Kat, but now actress Katrina Kaif has a new nickname – Sambo – courtesy her “Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani” co-star Ranbir Kapoor.

Bipasha Anti-smoking Act

2009-09-12T12:53:00.000+05:30

Bipasha Basu’s anti-smoking act has been recently seen on the sets of Pankh, when she refused to hold cigarette in hand for a song sequence of the film. However director Sudipto Chattopadhyay understood her concern and came up with a creative solution on it.

Bipasha is well known in the industry as to never drink or smoke. She is health conscious and so refused to smoke a cigarette for a scene thinking that it might promote smoking into audience. “The director of the film wanted Bipasha to smoke on screen for a vital sequence. However, Bipasha flatly refused as she does not encourage smoking and hates it. She was not in favour of the scene and if she smokes, it meant that she would be promoting smoking. After that, Sudipto even gave her the option of holding a cigarette, but she refused that as well. Sudipto understood her point of view and agreed to shoot the scene differently,” a source said.

The actress confirmed it and explained her point, “I don’t smoke and I don’t encourage smoking. Unless it’s absolutely essential to smoke for my role, I wouldn’t agree to do it. In Pankh, it was not essential, hence I refused. I had also refused to smoke in one of my earlier films, Corporate. If my role is that of an addict, then I will do whatever the character and the role demands, which was not the case with Pankh.”

The director agreed to Bips point of view and planned something else for the scene. “It was a song sequence with a smoky atmosphere. We wanted to show that when she starts singing, smoke comes out of her mouth. However, she had a very valid point that smoking was a very politically incorrect thing to do. She said that she does not endorse smoking and she did not endorse John doing No Smoking. She had never smoked in her life. We can’t fake smoking like we do with drinking. So, eventually, we placed a canister jar in front of her which emitted smoke and we framed it in such a way that when she sings, it seems that the smoke is coming out of her mouth,” said the director.

Also the producer of the film, Sanjay Gupta said, “It’s the question of an actor being comfortable. Bipasha had some inhibitions about it and it’s perfectly fine.”

May be Bips is inspired from beau John Abraham for fitness and no smoking mantra. John earlier had done a film titled No Smoking, showing rehabilitation of smoking addicts in different way.

SRK Becomes Guru To Sameera Reddy

2009-09-12T12:49:00.000+05:30

Millions of fans from country and abroad admire Shah Rukh Khan as their favorite superstar. However he is also an inspiration or guru to some of them. And one of them is actress Sameera Reddy. Shah Rukh is well known for his witty and intellectual personality. Sameera admits that she adopts SRK’s philosophies about life. She even feels that he acts as spiritual guru to her.

Talking about one such conversation with the actor which made huge impact on her, Sameera said, “It was during a not-very-pleasant phase in my life, and I had too much on my mind. We were flying back after attending one event in Kolkata, when he realised that I was restless about something. And when I shared it with him, he said, ‘You will be subjected to constant speculation and talks in this industry and you shouldn’t take it seriously. All you got to do is know, accept and embrace yourself.’ And over the time I do realise that the key of happiness does lie in finding peace within oneself.”

Well now you all know the secret behind new Sameera.

Kangana Ranaut

2009-09-12T11:18:00.000+05:30

Kangana Ranaut, the actress who always experimented with her roles is next set to play a role of journalist. Kangana’s character is of a bold journalist which seems similar to that of real NDTV journalist Barkha Dutt. The film has not yet got any title. Sohail Maklai will produce the film, while Mani Shankar will direct it.

One source revealed, “Kangna is quite excited about playing a journalist for the first time. Sanjay Dutt and Irrfan Khan are the two key characters who are in role of government agents from different walks of life, come together to raise Rs 32,000 crore in two hours. Kangna, who has a great fashion sense and is known to experiment with her roles, is very excited about her different look in the film. She will be chopping off her trademark curly tresses and sport a short hairstyle to look like Barkha Dutt.”

Kareena Kapoor After Name Pizza

2009-09-12T11:13:00.000+05:30

Kareena Kapoor’s zero size figure inspired an international pizza chain to think of a size zero pizza. Till five days ago Kareena was out of country. However she came to know about the news when sister Karisma Kapoor called to tell about the new pizza which her friends are talking about. Delhiites had already tasted the pizza and Kareena might be happy receiving such a tribute who also is one of the avid pizza lovers.

“I love Italian food,” says Kareena. “I must eat pizza at least twice a week; and yes, I’m flattered that a pizza has been named after me,” she adds. Later being little candid, Bebo said, “Honestly speaking, I’m no longer a size zero. I’m slightly rounded because I need to be that way for my role in Karan Johar’s Hindi version of Step Mom.”

Meanwhile, the size zero pizza features a thin crust with healthy vegetable toppings and low-fat cheese. And Kareena says, “It’s a misconception that cheese is unhealthy.” She explains, “My dietician has put me on a cheese diet for the longest time. Cheese has the right fat percentage required for the body and if eaten right, it can be advantageous rather than detrimental.”

Salman - I Never Abused Aishwarya

2009-09-10T13:48:00.000+05:30

Salman Khan has been accused of physically abusing his ex-girlfriend Aishwarya Rai which eventually lead to their break-up, however Salman rubbishes the rumors.

When asked about the same he says, “Obviously in a fight, I am going to be angry. I am going to go for whack and I want to give it my best shot. I don’t think that she(Aishwarya) would have survived it. So no it’s not true and I don’t know for what reason that was said, but let it go.”

Malaika Arora Showing Her Skiny Body

2009-09-08T13:29:00.001+05:30

Ranbir Kapoor's New Girlfriend

2009-09-08T13:04:00.000+05:30

Preity Item Girl Tag In Main aur Mrs.Khanna

2009-09-08T12:42:00.000+05:30

Preity Zinta is following Aishwarya Rai’s Kajra Re footsteps as she has put on the item girl tag for special friend Salman Khan in his movie Main Aur Mrs Khanna.

Katrina Is Now The Brand Ambassador Of "Olay"

2009-09-07T15:53:00.000+05:30

The endorsement deals keep pouring in for this beautiful actress. Katrina Kaif is the chosen one to represent international cosmetic giant Olay’s Natural White cream in India. The company recently launched a white radiance range and signed Katrina as its brand ambassador.

In a mean while, Kat is not hurrying to endorse every product, she is offered. She is now the most popular girl of B-town and undoubtedly the hot favourite for several brands, who are just too keen to sign her. The gorgeous actress says, “Be it a skin, hair or a jewellery product, I am very selective about the brands I endorse. I undertake extensive research on the company and try to ensure that the brand delivers on its promises made to the user of the product.”

Great Katz, you understand that with popularity comes the responsibility too.

Exclussive - Chandni Chowk To China Title Song

2008-12-01T18:54:00.000+05:30

Nikhil Advani next film, which was previously titled Made in China, was renamed as China Chandni Chowk.
The film stars Akshay Kumar front Deepika Padukone, who is the acting debut of Farah Khan's recently released film Om Shanti Om.
Chandni Chowk China are produced by Ramesh Sippy Entertainment and Orion Pictures. It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Upon submission of this report, Ramesh Sippy, Rohan Sippy entertainment was available for comment.
The film is the music of Shankar, Ehsaan and LOY, and was penned by Shridhar Raghavan. The story of Chandni Chowk China revolves around Akshay Kumar - the cook who is among a number of Kung Fu hullabaloo in China.

Exclussive - Raaz -"The Mystery Continues"

2008-11-10T01:30:00.000+05:30

Mohit Suri directed ‘Raaz -The Mystery Continues’ is touted to be the biggest & the most expensive horror film in Bollywood so far and is one of the most anticipated projects by trade. A Mukesh Bhatt production, it is slated to be released on January 23rd 2009.

Acclaimed director Madhur Bhandarkar’s much awaited film ‘Fashion’ is slated to gloss theatres on Wednesday, October 29th. In true thriller style, during the screening of ‘Fashion’, audiences will be exposed to the opening look of ‘Raaz - The Mystery Continues’, a much awaited Bollywood horror movie, in the darkness of theatres throughout the country from October 29th.

RTMC deals with issues of the “evil within” the human psyche and how it manifests itself. It is based on the myths and superstitions that are still widely existent in the contemporary Indian society. The film attempts to challenge one’s beliefs about paranormal phenomena. It is about anticipation of fear and the fright residing within ones’ self.

That this film has huge expectations from film lovers and industry experts can be justified by the fact that the Bhatts have always made impressive path-breaking films. This is with regard to music, theme, content and execution. The soundtrack of RTMC is said to be absolutely fantastic and it is already touted as a massive hit. Last film of Bhatts, Jannat, is still considered to be one of the most popular film music albums.

Exclussive - Shahrukh Khan's Weird Look

2008-11-02T18:38:00.000+05:30

It's finally here. The first promo of Aditya Chopra's latest movie, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, is officially out. In the one minute promo, we get two quick shots of the debutant actress, young Anushka Sharma. Then Shah Rukh Khan appears as the character we saw in the first look poster. His hair matted down, dorky glasses, a mustache. He's dancing in the streets, interacting with others, and we get a peek of Anushka riding in a rickshaw. In the end, we see SRK and Anushka together, with SRK putting a bit of sindoor on Anushka's forehead. He turns away, and she takes the opportunity to smear the color onto his cheek. A very cute moment.

As for the song, 'Haule Haule', it is sung by Sukhwinder Singh. It's a bit typical, but it fits the scene. Salim-Suleman have a lot to live up to with the music for RNBDJ, it seems they've gotten off on the right foot. The song is nothing mind blowing, but as most songs, it will probably grow on you.

Overall, it's a nice first promo. Maybe fans were expecting to see a big compilation of scenes, with powerful background music, lots of great shots of the movie, but YRF gives us a song instead, even before the soundtrack has released. This first promo, like it or not, certainly has everyone talking and again it looks like Yash Raj knows exactly what they are doing.

Kareena Kapoor - "Shahid is Past,Saif Is My Future"

2008-10-30T19:24:00.000+05:30

Kareena Kapoor, as she grows older, is being more and more candid with the media. In a recent interview, she was more willing to talk about things like her diet, Shahid, and Saif.

Kareena said she is now a better - calm and stronger person now. She said, “I’m a stronger girl now, far more at ease with myself than I was earlier. I’m doing things, which I want to.”

Talking about her break-up with Shahid Kapoor she said, “It was a very difficult perieod. Whatever went wrong between Shahid and me is very personal. I have always maintained that Shahid will always be a part of my life. But, we are better off as friends. There is no animosity… Some times there are no reasones for things that happen in life. Even if there’s one, I dont think its right to talk about it openly.”

Moving on to Saif, Kareena says he is her perfect man. “He is fun and extremely loyal. He has all the qualities which I always wanted in a man. He is also very supportive and gives me space.”

Marriage she says will happen in about 2-3 years time hopefully with Saif. Till then she just wants to be with him

Exclussive - Shah Rukh Khan "My Life Story"

2008-10-07T21:41:00.000+05:30

Who does not know Shahrukh Khan. He is the heart throb of all the Indian girls. Fans or distributors all trust Shahrukh Khan. For if its Shahrukh the movie is worth watching.

Shahrukh Khan was born on 2nd november 1965. He was brought up in Delhi. He had done his schooling from 'St. Columba's school' and from 'Jamia Millia Islamia' he had done Mass Communication.

Shahrukh started his career on a TV serial called "Fauji" which has given him instant recognition. He also acted in another TV soap called "Circus". His debut film was Deewana which open the doors of film industry for him. He was playing a second hero in it but his work was appreciated. After that there was no looking back. Shah Rukh Khan has won several awards for his outstanding performance in Darr (1994), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Baadshah (1999) ...etc. He also formed a popular screen couple with Kajol.

He's now a successful producer too with Chalte Chalte. His production company "Dreamz Unlimited" is shared with other two people... one is actress, friend, co-star Juhi Chawla and another is director and friend Aziz Mirza.

He is being called 'King Khan' and 'Badshah of Bollywood'. his films are like ISI mark. He has reached to the position of choice where his films flops or hits their release is an awaited affair. Things which makes him apart from other actors are his average looks, fast speech, soulful eyes, dimples on checks, thick lips and most imp is his saying 'I'm the best'. He feels acting is making unbelievable believable. He feels he become a better actor after acting in his two films which are also close to his heart... Dil Se and Kal Ho Naa Ho.

While studying he fell in love with Gauri Chibba who was then studying in Loreto Delhi. He later married her before coming into films. The most talented and hard working actor known to have an inflated ego, for which he works hard to keep it floating. He is having two children a son "Aryaan" and a daughter. He loves his children very much.These day he had started reading books on science as he dont want to be sound like a stupid dad, when they'll ask him which is bigger, Uranus or Saturn. He teaches them one new thing everyday. it could be names of Fidel Castro, Michael Schumacher, Osama Bin Laden or a place a name. He is planning to read maths in another two/three years.

He feels for the younger generation that should follow his zest for life and love of doing the best they can. They should believes that there is a purpose in life that you supposed to fulfill follows it wholeheartedly. And never give up when you stumble and not taken seriously.

Exclussive - Mallika's Svelte Figure Secret

2008-07-23T16:45:00.000+05:30

Mallika Sherawat unarguably has one of the best figures in Bollywood. The actress however, makes a conscious effort to maintain her svelte figure that has her male fan following drooling over her. And on the other hand each female desires to have the same figure that Mallika possesses.

Finally, Mallika Sherawat's secret to her fabulous figure has been revealed. The actress, our source close to the luscious beauty reveals, "Lives off on low fat food most of the time to remain slim."

The source adds, "Mallika survives on low fat Japanes food most of the time and her favorite dish is the Japanese Sushi. The actress makes it a point to inform the producers to order for Sushi whenever she is shooting.

Not only that Mallika keeps advising about the advantages of low fat and oil free food and tells them to go on a Japanese food diet since it is oil free whereas, Indian food contains ghee. The actress is always considerate on the sets about her co-stars and everyone around her."

"That apart, Mallika never misses a single day without going to the gym in her Versova apartment complex. Actor-anchor turned director Rohit Roy also stays in the same complex and is seen regularly in this gym," the source concludes.

We can just only imagine the chaos Mallika's gym work out sessions might be resulting on the rest males in this unisex gym!!

Bollywood Exclussive- Salman-Katrina’s Auto Adventure

2008-06-10T12:57:00.000+05:30

Everybody knows about Salman Khan’s passion for cycling. Being a fitness freak, he cycles all the way from his home in Bandra to Film City in Goregaon! However, this time he chose a different ride, for himself and lady love Katrina Kaif.

Apparently, the couple was spotted enjoying a modest auto ride like commoners in the city yesterday. Though there wasn’t much space, Katrina and Salman both managed to squeeze in. While Katrina seemed to enjoy it, she restricted herself to the back seat. Macho man Salman was so exited, he insisted on driving the auto himself! Feeling the need to connect with the aam aadmi, Sallu bhai? Why do it just before your television debut?

Exclusive - Akshay Shows His Real Colors

2008-05-11T23:15:00.000+05:30

Akshay Kumar’s the perfect host for Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi.

And he proved that in Bangkok a few days ago, when Viacom18 revealed its upcoming Hindi General Entertainment Channel. The channel to be launched in July is called COLORS and Akshay’s show, planned across 16 episodes, is one of its initial flagship shows, the other being Mohe Rang De, a period drama set in the backdrop of 1942’s Quit India Movement.

At the Bangkok event, when Akshay was asked what ‘fear’ meant to him he came down from the stage and shocked everyone by pulling out a python from underneath one of the tables and wrapping it around his neck. “You have to stand up to your fears,” he declared. And what did he fear most? “I fear investing money, I fear animals. But I like to deal with my fears,” said the actor, who’s known for doing his stunts in films himself.

The term ‘daredevil’ has become synonymous with Akshay (we aren’t just talking about the IPL team). Even at the Bangkok event Akshay made a grand entry on a bike smashing glass and getting on to the stage. But how does his family, especially wife Twinkle, react to the risks he takes? “She has given up,” laughed Mr Khiladi.

Action has always been close to Akshay's heart, but he’d rather not be branded just as an action hero. “I have done everything from action to comedy, haven’t I?” he pointed out. Yes, he’s getting back to doing action films, but there’s a cute reason for that: “My son Aarav’s been asking for that, so I’m doing some action films now. Aarav also inspired me to take up Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi.”

Joining the macho hero on this TV show are 13 hot women from the entertainment world, who will compete with each other. It will be shot over a month in South Africa. “I have always believed that women are stronger than men. Men, who still believe that they are superior and stronger than women, are no better than pigs. Through this show, I’m out to prove these men wrong and establish the fact that women are not only emotionally stronger than men, but can also outdo them in physical strength,” challenged Akshay.

Rajesh Kamat, Chief Executive Officer, COLORS, added, “Keeping in line with our strategy to be differentiated and disruptive, Khatron Ke Khiladi will bring to Indian viewers a scale that has not been seen on the small screen so far. Apart from that, our channel has got a strong line-up of shows that are not only universal in appeal but also extend across genres, thus offering an entire spectrum of emotions to its viewers.”

Preity, Akshay join 'Unforgettable Tour'

2008-04-13T16:24:00.001+05:30

Wizcraft International Entertainment announced two superstar entrants to their grandest, blockbuster world tour—‘The Unforgettable Tour: Experience the magic…’— led by Amitabh Bachchan. The performers include Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh.

This massive tour will have an array of today’s biggest stars descending onto the world stage with their scintillating performances, promising to bring alive the magic of Indian cinema. It will rock fans across 6 continents and 18 countries.

‘The Unforgettable’ world tour will commence in July and will take centre stage in mainstream international venues, promoted in conjunction with international partners and promoters.

Speaking on the occasion, Akshay Kumar said, “I am elated to be on ‘The Unforgettable Tour’ that will reach out to millions of Indian cinema fans across the world. Touring with Wizcraft and Amitji, I believe that fans will be in store for a great journey full of energy and excitement.” Audiences will also get to witness Akshay perform songs from his forthcoming film, Singh is Kinng.

Preity Zinta shared the same sentiments. “It’s indeed an honour to be a part of a show of such a great scale and calibre and to be onstage with the Bachchans and others,” she said. “It is always a delight to reach out to our fans and be a part of the tour, I intend on doing just that.”

Roshans Get A Legal Notice For The Music Krazzy 4

2008-04-08T23:59:00.001+05:30

These days in Bollywood, it has become a trend of sorts of 'suing' of the filmmaker/s just before the movie releases. This time, it's the Roshans who are literally 'facing the music'. The reason being, Ram Sampath, a 32 year old music composer, has dragged director Rakesh Roshan, his musician brother Rajesh Roshan, their film company Filmkraft Productions Pvt Ltd, Super Cassettes Industries, Sony Ericsson and the ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi to the court, alleging that they have directly lifted 'his' music for their album Krazzy 4.

Ram, who has composed music for over 3200 commercials, the music soundtracks of films like Khakee and Let's Talk, a remix for pop singer Justin Timberlake, had just received the prestigious advertising award 'Abby'. He claims that the four tracks (the title track, 'Break Free', and their remix versions) have been lifted directly from his 'The Thump Is Here' jingle that he had created for Sony Ericsson mobile in 2007.

Ram has now sent a legal notice to the Roshans stating that there were no credits given to him for the music, and that its Rajesh Roshan's name that figures in the credits list. While he has now sought a damage of Rs. 2 crores from the Roshans, the judge said that he will hear both the music (the Sony Mobile commercial and Krazzzy 4) before taking up the hearing again on Wednesday.

Sherlyn Chopra 30 Carat 'Dard'

2008-04-05T23:03:00.000+05:30

After stunning the audience with an 'outrageous' performance, the spunky lass Sherlyn is now doing a Naomi Campbell in an itsy bitsy golden and diamond draped outfit for her latest video 'Dard'.

She'll be seen wearing a 30-carat, diamond encrusted outfit made out of real gold thread spun specially for the purpose, which costs a cool Rs 25 lakh. According to the choreographer of Sherlyn's video Remo D'souza - the outfit has been specially made by craftsmen from Rajasthan and Udaipur.

Sherlyn got her track specially remade to give it a high-voltage club remix feel. The music is re arranged and remixed by DJ Akbar Sami who spent considerable time and effort on the project.

'Dard' will be shot in exotic locations and will feature complex choreography, sets, lighting and sound effects. A group of technicians and laser light experts have been working on the computerized effects that will compare with the best in the world. Sherlyn said that she didn't want to divulge any details at this stage. 'You can see me in action when the shooting begins'. I will definitely invite all of you guys...

We hope Sherlyn extends this invitation to her fans as well.

Kareena VS Katrina "Price War Heats Up"

2008-04-04T11:11:00.000+05:30

Namastey London, Partner and now a box office Welcome that's put Katrina Kaif ahead in the Race to the top.

At least as far as her market price goes, Katrina is being paid Rs six crores for a two-film deal by production house Studio 18. That's Rs three crore per film.
She is getting over a crore for a item number song in the Akshay Kumar starrer Blue. And now even a Yash Raj flick with John Abraham is reportedly paying her Rs three crores.

All this makes Katreena Kaif one of Bollywood's highest paid actresses alongside Kareena Kapoor.

Kareena, who also reportedly charges about Rs three crores a film, has a two-film deal with Studio18 and another three film deal with Ashtavinayak Films that produced Jab We Met.

The Katrina deal according to reports seems to have rattled Kareena and she's raised her price tag to Rs six crore for her next film. But Ashtavinayak Films that's producing the film has denied any such demand. So maybe no one is willing to sign Kareena as yet for that kind of money.

Tanushree Datta In A Big Mess,Raj Thackeray Against The Actress

2008-03-30T20:39:00.000+05:30

The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has taken strong exception to allegations of "indecent behaviour" levelled against Bollywood actor Nana Patekar by upcoming star Tanushree Datta.

The MNS has written letters to different associations of cine producers to 'blacklist' Tanushree for accusing a senior actor like Nana of bad behaviour during the shooting of an item number for the movie Horn OK Pleassse on Wednesday.

The organisation, which was recently in the news for its violence against the north Indians living in Mumbai, has threatened to agitate against the actress if she does not give an unconditional apology to the actor, whom it describes as the "pride of Maharashtra".

Meanwhile, producer of Horn OK Pleassse, Sami Siddiqui, filed a complaint Saturday with the Association of Motion Picture and TV Programme Producers (AMPTPP) against Tanushree.

He alleged that his production firm, Sunshine Pictures Pvt. Ltd, incurred a heavy loss because the actress failed to complete shooting for the item song being filmed on her and Nana.

In his complaint, Siddiqui also stated that the goodwill of his production firm was tarnished because Tanushree went to the media saying that she was "coerced" by director Rakesh Sarang and choreographer Ganesh Acharya to do steps in the item song she did not feel comfortable doing.

Acting quickly on the complaint, the AMPTPP dashed off a letter to the actress, asking her to pay a compensation of Rs 65 million. This would include Rs 15 million to Sunrise Pictures Pvt. Ltd. and Rs 50 million for defaming it in public.

Sunrise Pictures Pvt. Ltd. had signed Tanushree for Rs 1.5 million for the item number to be shot over four days. She had been paid an advance of Rs 500,000.

According to Siddiqui, he as well as Sarang and Acharya had explained to Tanushree what her steps would be in the dance number.

"She had agreed to it," Siddiqui said.

"They [Sarang and Acharya] also agreed when she requested them not to compel her to wear a costume she would not be comfortable with. So we were surprised when she walked out of the sets on the last day of the shooting [March 26] after taking part in it for two days," Siddiqui said on Saturday.

On Friday, Tanushree shot off a letter to the Cine and Television Artistes' Association (CINTAA) explaining the sequence of events that led to her stomping out of the sets and the scuffle that subsequently took place between media persons present on the sets and her secretary.

In her letter, the actress also referred to the "unbecoming" manner in which Nana Patekar behaved with her during shooting of the item number on the first day and why she felt the need to ask her parents and her secretary to be present during the shoots later.

CINTAA is yet to act on her letter, but it is likely to ask Patekar for his explanation.

It is rarely that a member of a cine association complains against a fellow member. In this case, what makes it unique is that an upcoming star has lodged a serious complaint against a senior member at the risk of her budding career.

Nana Patekar Wanted To Feel ActressTanushree Dutta

2008-03-28T19:57:00.001+05:30

The lead actors and actresses of a film not getting along with each other is not uncommon. But what took this issue to another level altogether is the spat which happened yesterday, between Tanushree Datta and Nana Patekar on the sets of Rakesh Sarang’s Horn Ok Pleassss.

The incident occurred during the picturisation of an item number with choreographer Ganesh Acharya. Tanushree, allegedly, reasoned that instead of the chorographer, it was Nana who started showing her the steps and in the bargain, he came too close and made her feel uncomfortable. After which she immediately ran into her vanity van and shoot was stalled for quite a while. Tanushree then called it a day and got into her car along with her mother. Her car was then allegedly ‘attacked’ by hoards of journalists, who just wanted a video ‘byte’ from her over the issue.

Tanushree’s family, in the meanwhile, has filed a FIR against those who attacked their car.

On the other hand, it’s the perpetual hot favourite Rakhi Sawant, who has replaced Tanushree Datta. With the kind of item number that our laadli Maharashtrian mulgi is doing, she will surely create a world record in item numbers, Rakhi isshtyle!

Shah Rukh Khan versus Bollywood!

2008-03-24T19:53:00.000+05:30

No one can deny the fact that Shah Rukh Khan is the biggest global superstar in the Hindi film industry. As is well known, King Khan has taken up another TV quiz show (after Kaun Banega Crorepati), which will run during prime time on the country's number 1 channel, across March end, April and May. It is given that the show, 'Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? ' will command record eyeballs for sure, especially during the initial episodes.

As is known, Shah Rukh Khan also owns a cricket team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kolkota Knight Riders, which will play Twenty20 competitions in which a record 59 matches will be played and telecast in April-May. Knowing the involvement of SRK and some of the other high profile members in IPL, it is naturally going to be a huge event that will command undivided attention of the cricket crazy nation.

So it is but obvious that both Shah Rukh's television show and the IPL cricket tournament will have an adverse effect on the films releasing during those times. And will take away the audience that might otherwise have bought tickets for entertainment purposes.

Well, on a serious note, its only the makers (who have cinematically inferior products) and media hyped stars who need to worry and will crib about these factors for the failure of their projects. There have been countless instances when audiences have thronged to the theatres despite the most hyped events. But then on many of those occasions, King Khan was on the right side of the fence for Bollywood!

Katrina brand ambassador for Pepsi's Slice

2008-03-19T23:45:00.000+05:30

PepsiCo India has signed Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif as the brand ambassador for its mango drink Slice.

Katrina becomes not only the first brand ambassador for Slice but also the first Indian film actress to endorse a brand in the juice category. She will also be the face for Slice Mangola.

"Slice enjoys high salience in the Indian market and is known to be a great tasting mango drink for all occasions. We are delighted to associate with Katrina Kaif as the brand ambassador for Slice and are positive that she will help build the brand's connect with our core consumers," said Homi Battiwalla, vice president (emerging categories), PepsiCo India.

Katrina said: "I am extremely proud to be associated with Slice. When the brand approached me, I readily agreed because it is the best-tasting mango drink, and has been my favorite for a long time. Its delicious taste makes it a perfect drink suitable for all occasions."

Dad Upset Over Bebo’s Crash Diet

2008-03-12T23:50:00.000+05:30

As the reports of Kareena Kapoor's collapse during the shoot of Tashan raise questions about her crash diet, dad Randhir Kapoor is quite upset with Bebo's weight obsession.

Voicing his concern, he says, "I have told her to stop the 'diet business.' She has become quite thin and must not lose more weight, but Bebo tells me that I should go on a diet because I am terribly overweight. Now what you can you say to that!"

It's common knowledge that Bebo is literally surviving on love and fresh air these days, with chhote nawab by her side. But has the daddy dearest accepted her beau? "If my daughter is happy with Saif Ali Khan, then I am happy too and my blessings are always there for my children."

While Dabboo is certainly worried about his younger daughter's health, he is also quite proud of her achievements and says happily, "I was thrilled when Bebo got the Filmfare Best Actress Award and my brother Rishi got the Lifetime Achievement Award, while my nephew Ranbir got the award for Best Male Debut. Now we are going to launch two films soon under the RK Films Banner with Bebo and Ranbir. Happy days are here again! My father and grandfather must be really proud watching our family from wherever they are!"

Sharukh Khan On Dance Floor In KRAZZY 4

2008-02-26T00:56:00.000+05:30

After a splendid association with films like Koyla and Karan Arjun, king Khan aka SRK is back with Rakesh Roshan for his forthcoming production, 'Krazzy 4', directed by debutante Jaideep Sen in a sizzling item number!!!

Its interesting that father Rakesh is considering other heroes for dance, when he has immense talent at home itself. Perhaps Hrithik is too busy. With music by Rajesh Roshan, Krazzy 4 stars Arshad warsi, Irrfan Khan, Suresh Menon, Juhi Chawla And Rajpal Yadav and is set for release on April 11, 2008

Kareena Kapoor Sensational Photoshoot Pics

2008-02-22T22:52:00.000+05:30

Nowadays Kareena and saif affair is the most hot news. It seems that both are happy with each other.

Here are some hot sensational photo shoot pictures of Kareena in strapless dress. She looks real beauty and with the curly hairstyle in the photo shoot she is looking gorgeous.

Bollywood Gossip - Aamir loses Faisal's custody

2008-02-17T02:49:00.000+05:30

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan lost the legal battle for custody of his mentally ill brother Faisal Khan.

The local court held that Faisal need not be in anybody's custody and can live anywhere he wants. But he requires regular medication, Bandra metropolitan magistrate's court held.

Faisal, a onetime actor himself, is suffering from schizo-affected psychosis, according to government-run J J hospital's report. But the report did not say that he could not live on his own.

Faisal's mother had filed a police complaint last year when he went missing. He was found in Lonavala.

Then both Aamir and his father Tahir Hussain filed separate applications in the court seeking his custody. Tahir Hussain later withdrew his application.

Garam Gossip - Preity Zinta ''The Pretty Women Of Bollywood''

2008-02-04T13:34:00.000+05:30

She is the man amongst the men in Bollywood. She's the bubbly girl with a cherubic smile in a sea of paltry laughs in tinsel town. She is Preity Zinta. In an industry where morals fall by the second, she is the woman who managed to maintain her own and still made a mark. When all the men in Bollywood failed to testify against the underworld (Bharat Shah case), this petite lady spoke up, winning the tag of 'the only man is Bollywood'.

Controversies galore have shined through her way but she has kept her head strong and shoulder up straight. Be it her career, her bold statements, her social work or even her affairs; she has done everything with a topping of a difference that has set her apart from all the actresses of her genre. Acclaimed as an actress, a stunning looker as well as a commercial star, Preity Zinta has come a long way.

When fate changed directions

Born on 31st January 1975 in an army milieu, Preity did not have the slightest influence of Bollywood or the glamour world. She grew up on the ideals of discipline and punctuality. Her father was an officer in the Indian Army and heavily influenced Zinta in her early years. His death caused by a car accident when she was just thirteen was one of the most traumatic experiences for her till date. Her mother, who was in the accident herself, was bed ridden for two years. Preity was forced to grow up at the tender age of thirteen. Her two brothers were a source of strength and growing up with them turned her into the self confessed tomboy she is today.

Having studied in a convent in Shimla, she went on to pursue a course in advanced psychology. She graduated with a degree in psychology but fate had a different plan in store. She chanced upon a commercial director at a friend's place who asked her to audition for an ad film. She went along just for kicks and at the end of the audition found that she was the chosen as the face for Perk chocolate. The Liril advertisement followed and her face started registering in the media.

How it all began

This was still not the break that awaited her. Bollywood came into her life by chance and made her stick by. Preity accompanied a friend for an audition for Shekhar Kapur's film. But she ended up auditioning as well and floored Kapur. He insisted that she become an actress and cast her opposite Hrithik Roshan for a film titled Tara Rum Pum Pum. The film was shelved but Kapur recommended her to Mani Ratnam. Mani liked her potential and cast her for Dil Se, which went on to become her debut film since the two other films that she had shot for, Soldier and Kya Kehna, were delayed. Starring in a 10-15 minute role as Shah Rukh Khan's fiancée was an unusual debut but she was recognised all the same and bagged the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award in 1998 and the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award for Soldier. For sometime after this she moved down South and acted in two Telugu films which were well received there. Her role in Tanuja Chandra's Sangharsh opposite Akshay Kumar was what carved a niche for her as an actress. Even though the film rang poorly at the box office, her potential shone and the industry took note. Kya Kehna released in 2000 and moved the box office better. Preity was loved as the young girl who makes a mistake and takes up the responsibility of a woman. Preity had arrived, but even then there were still some specks left.

No looking back

A series of films followed but it was not until Dil Chahta Hai released that she stuck a cord universally. Even amidst a sea of talented actors like Aamir Khan, Preity's charm was discerned in the film. The otherwise tomboy shone as the feminine and docile love interest of Aamir and won accolades from the audience as well as the press. The race was steady then. Koi Mil Gaya happened in 2003 followed by Kal Ho Na Ho, two films that broke records worldwide and pushed Preity into the range of big banner actresses. From being one of the best actresses she slashed the charts and came right on top to the bracket of A-level actresses. With two firm hits she beat counterparts like Rani Mukerji, Aishwarya Rai and all the reigning actress of that time.

What followed is a history we all know. Lakshya, Veer Zara, Salaam Namaste and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna all made strokes of a different variety and she nestled a place amongst the top actresses. Today at 33, she is still regarded as the hottest and most desirable actresses in the industry.

A star with a difference

Through the tussle of surviving in Bollywood, Preity was not just another good looking bimbo fighting to make her way to the top. She has been frequently involved in several social service projects and has done them without trying to stir the media light unlike several others in the industry. She has supported a number of causes for the upliftment of women, Aids awareness and even cleanliness drives. In August 2007, Preity along with artist Gurcharan Singh painted for raising money for street children for an NGO called Khushi. Two months later, she joined the endeavours of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to curb human trafficking in India. She has also been the ambassador for the Godrej Phillips National Bravery Movement and was also the first recipient of Godrey's Mind of Steel Award at the annual Red and White Bravery Awards (for speaking up as witness in the Bharat Shah case).

What is most noteworthy is that despite being strung by controversies about her love life as well as her professional life, Preity has been unperturbed and never tried to stick to a stoic 'no comments' demeanor. From her relationship with Marc Robinson (back in 2000) to her current relationship with airline owner Ness Wadia, she has been very vocal about her involvements and her intentions. Link ups did follow and many may have been true as well, but Preity did manage to come clean with the media as well as the audience. She was dragged into Shekhar Kapur's divorce as well when his ex-wife Suchitra Krishnamurthy cited that Preity was the reason for the divorce. Preity kept a steady bearing and plainly stated, "It is unfortunate that I am bearing the brunt of someone else's paranoia. She's clearly unstable and I wish her a speedy recovery."

She is the blend of glamour peppered with sprinkles of simplicity. Although not very religious by nature she believes in Karma and good deeds. When the nation was singing praises of Preity for standing up in the Bharat Shah controversy, Preity simply maintained that she did what she should have done, that's all. In 2004 when she had a near death experience twice, she told the media, "I believe in good deeds, in Karma. I don't believe in going to temples. For me, religion is very personal. It's all about having faith. We have heard and read that all religions are equal. Now I increasingly believe in this."

That is Preity for you - glamorous yet simple, bubbly yet frank and notorious yet out rightly idealistic. At 33, she has achieved what very few people could have, without sacrificing her ideals and character.

Here's wishing the lady a very happy birthday and years of success to follow (does she need more though?)

Shahrukh Khan's Rare Family Pictures

2008-02-03T23:53:00.000+05:30

Shahrukh Khan's Parents

Shahrukh Khan's Childhood Photo

Shahrukh's Sister

Teenage Gauri Khan

Shahrukh's Wedding Photo

Shahrukh's Wedding Photo

Update - Shahid ready to work with Kareena!

2008-02-02T16:39:00.000+05:30

Teenage heartthrob Shahid Kapur is on a roll with two big solo hits under his belt, and that during two consecutive years. Rajshri Production's VIVAH turned out to be one of the biggest hits of 2006 and Shahid's first solo blockbuster. Not content with that, Shahid followed it up with the 32 crore crore, JAB WE MET, which like VIVAH, is one of the biggest hits of last year.

However, despite the two huge hits, Shahid feels that he is not getting his due, as the media seems to be more interested in his personal rather than professional life. He says that though the media is doing its job, a certain section, which believes in sensationalism, has unfairly targeted him. The allegation that his romantic alliance with Kareena persisted till the pair became a hit angers him. He retorts by clarifying that the allegation is unfounded because their previous two films, FIDA (2004) and 36 CHINA TOWN (2006), met with lukewarm response and JAB WE MET became a super hit does not imply that their break up was a publicity gimmick.

A thorough professional, Shahid is ready to complete the patchwork parts of Boney Kapoor's MILENGE MILENGE with Kareena, but no time frame has been allocated for that. However, their fans need not feel bad as there is good news on another front. Shahid is ready to bury the hatchet and work with Kareena in future, if a good offer comes along. But as of now he is busy concentrating on his next two ventures with Vidya Balan, KISMET CONNECTIONS and LUCKY CHARM, which he hopes would turn out to be the biggest hits of the decade!
Well, even we hope that Shahid's LUCKY CHARM works in a big way for the charming, boy next door.

I don't like being told what to do - Shah Rukh Khan

2008-02-02T12:44:00.000+05:30

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has taken another dig at Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss for the latter's quit-smoking-on-screen appeal to him, saying he does not like anyone telling him what to do and what not to.
Shah Rukh Khan on smoking

"I do not endorse smoking and I do not like anyone telling me personally what to do and what not to do," Khan said in an interview to a news channel.

"You cannot tell me how to earn a packet, you cannot tell me what to eat and what to wear, what not to say to my wife, these are personal things. So, I guard that very jealously," he said.

Ramadoss had, earlier this week, said Khan should not have smoked in the stands while watching a cricket match in Mumbai and that he and Amitabh Bachchan can learn a thing or two from superstar Rajnikanth regarding smoking on screen.

But Khan had this piece of advice for everyone. "I tell children all the time, please do not smoke because it is the worst. If I do not smoke, I would be a big movie star for many, many years to come or maybe I won't be because I smoke that is such a bad thing to do. Do not do it," he pleaded.

Khan (42) has earned the ire of anti-smoking groups on different occasions for lighting up in public in violation of a 2004 ban.

In October, the National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication slapped a legal notice on him asking him to explain his actions after he was spotted smoking at a cricket match and at a media conference.

On rumours of his entry into politics, Khan said despite having a good relationship with the young scions of the Gandhi family, there is no question of joining politics.

"Half of the people think that I am very close to the Congress and am going to join politics. I am very close to Priyanka, Robert and Rahul. I tell everyone, I say this whenever I meet them. Why don't you ask them, are you going to join films," the actor said in the interview to be telecast on Saturday.

"I have another friend who is a software engineer. That does not mean I can design softwares like Azim Premji. So, these are my friends but what they do as a job is incidental to my relationship with them."

Khan, who set a new trend of sporting six-pack abs which he adorned in his last film "Om Shanti Om" said his son prompted him to go for the new look.

"My son told me Papa, you're fat... Though I wasn't, I didn't think I was fat. And I told him that, listen dude, I am not fat, I am okay.

"But he said no, you are fat papa... So I said okay give me some time and as this film required it..."

On his plans this year ahead, Khan said, "This year I would like to dedicate myself to make movies for kids, not childish movies but movie for kids, take technology of Indian cinema further. So I set parameters for myself and I try to work towards that."

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Srk Earns More From Ads Than Movies

2008-01-30T12:36:00.000+05:30

Jivraj Burman: Shah Rukh Khan, the Badshah of Bollywood, is an even bigger king of the advertising world, according to his tax figures.

The superstar has paid an advance tax of Rs.270 million ($6.8 million) on his estimated income during the current financial year of 2007-08, but a major share of it has gone into paying for his income from endorsing a slew of products and other sources.

Sources in the advertising agency for which the superstar has worked reveal that his income from endorsements fetches him Rs.1.5 billion ($38 million) a year, the highest for any Indian advertising “model”.

In comparison, though Amitabh Bachchan endorses more products than Khan, earnings from his annual endorsements do not cross Rs.1.2 billion.

Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, two other Bollywood stars who source a good part of their incomes from endorsements, earn a little less than Rs.1 billion each from advertising assignments annually. The rest of the Bollywood “models” are all in the Rs.50- million income bracket.

Industry observers believe that apart from the top chair he occupies in Bollywood, Shah Rukh is going to maintain his prominent position in the advertising world as well for some more years as there is no one yet who can rival his charisma.

In the current fiscal, his earnings from this source may go a little above Rs.1.5 billion as he has been made brand ambassador of more products - and more are waiting, the sources added.

King Khan’s earnings from endorsements stand at a notch much above the emoluments that he gets for starring in movies, which, according to his own admission, never goes beyond Rs.50-60 million per assignment.

A big chunk of his income from outside Bollywood in the current fiscal also came from hosting STAR Plus’ “Kaun Banega Crorepati” quiz series for which he received Rs.10 million per episode.

Additionally, he also made a quick profit of Rs.400 million across the table by selling the world distribution rights of his home production “Om Shanti Om” to Eros International for Rs.750 million as against the production cost of Rs.350 million.

The profit that he earned from the deal was apart from the remuneration of Rs.50 million that he gave to himself for leading the cast in the movie.

Barring this, the actual figure of his earnings from starring in movies was only Rs.200 million, as he featured in four movies last year. Considering his current star-price, his income from movies in the current fiscal may not go beyond Rs.300 million, which is way below his average earnings from endorsements.

If Shah Rukh earns less from movies, it is because he is seen as the least greedy among the Bollywood stars. Any producer would vouch for it. While other stars generally hike their prices after each successful movie, Shah Rukh never increases his price as others do without thinking. Even after “Om Shanti Om” became a super-hit, he has decided against hiking his price.

“Shah Rukh chooses his movies carefully. First, the subject matter must appeal to him and, if it does, his opting to star in the movie would largely depend on the credibility and antecedents of the producer and the director,” said an executive of the star’s production banner, Red Chillies Production.

“But once he has agreed to a movie, he would devote himself to it wholeheartedly and ensure that the producer never faces any problem in successfully completing it,” the executive, not wishing to be named, told IANS.

It is therefore no wonder that Shah Rukh has been seen to be working only for certain known banners in the last decade. It may even be said if any lesser-known production house rather than Yash Raj Films had approached him for a film like “Chak De! India”, he would have perhaps refused it.

“I have not seen him throwing star tantrums ever, like nitpicking on small things as most stars do. He comes to the sets and gets involved in shooting right away. As a matter of fact, on the sets, he never behaves like a star,” said a production controller, the professional who on behalf of the producer takes care of the needs of the stars during shoots.

In contrast, Shah Rukh behaves like a ’star’ when he shoots for TV commercials. There he refuses to compromise on anything, particularly on his price.

Says he: “Why should I compromise? TV commercials are what they are - commercials.

“The companies that manufacture the brands pay the advertising agencies to make the commercials and the companies do so in order to boost their sales. The agencies, on their part, use me as a prop to meet the demands of the companies. So there! If you use me as a prop to climb up, pay me. Unlike my price for movies, I have no fixed price for my appearance in commercials.”

But don’t the producers sign him up essentially to boost box-office performance of their movies?

The superstar counters this question, saying he is beholden to Bollywood because it made him the superstar that he is today. He says his charging less for movie appearances is his little gesture of gratitude towards the industry.

“Had the industry not put me in a position where I am today, would the companies have chosen me to be their brand ambassadors?” he asks.

Is King Khan, then, robbing Peter to pay Paul? As one advertising agency executive put it: “He is, but he has made his ‘larceny’ seem like a social service.”

Shahrukh Khan’s sister Shehnaz finally moves out of Mannat.

2008-01-30T00:34:00.000+05:30

For years, King Khan has maintained a low key when it comes to talking about his sister, and now it looks like the media is all set to get a glimpse of Shehnaz.

Shehnaz, who was not keeping good health for a few years now, has been living with Shahrukh and Gauri at their Bandra mansion ‘Mannat’. She is now however, decided to move out of her brother’s villa.

Shahrukh Khan has always maintained transparency around his family life with the media but, when it comes to talking about his sister SRK has always kept a low profile.

Based on sources close to the star, Shehnaz, who also manages work for SRK in some capacity, will be seen accompanying the star at various events.

We hope SRK fans pray for Shehnaz's quick recovery so we get to see more of the brother-sister duo along with true Khan power-house, Gauri Khan.

Shahid Kapoor And Kareena Meet Backstage......

2008-01-29T14:44:00.000+05:30

After their split Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor try to avoid each other at public events. But the stars bumped into each other at the Max Stardust Awards. The evening saw the presence of stars like Akshay Kumar, Celina Jaitley, Kangana Ranaut and Vivek Oberoi. But the people drawing most attention were Shahid and Kareena.

Kareena wore a black dress and was seen sitting with Saif Ali Khan's son. Shahid who was also in a black suit was seated just a few seats from her. The two even glanced at each other and exchanged a few smiles. Kareena and Shahid then met backstage, away from the public view. The two then shook hands with each other. However the meeting seemed very formal and lasted for few minutes.

The audience were then treated with a magnificent dance form the numero uno actress of Bollywood. Lover boy Saif was not to be left behind as he also performed to a song from his upcoming movie Race. Shahid off late has been dating Saif's ex girlfriend Rozzaa. The two were even spotted in a five star hotel together.

Health Minister asks SRK, AB to stop smoking

2008-01-28T22:05:00.000+05:30

Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has appealed to Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan to stop smoking in movies as millions of youngsters emulate them and imbibe the bad habit.

"I have already made appeals to Shah Rukh Khan," Ramadoss said in Karan Thapar's "Devil's Advocate" programme being aired on a news channel.

"But I would be happy to do it again and say, 'Please don't smoke in your movies, Mr. Shah Rukh Khan'. I would like to make an appeal to Mr. Shah Rukh Khan and Mr. Amitabh Bachchan and all the other personalities.

"Fourteen-year-olds are taking to tobacco. India should be very, very concerned about the alarming rise of incidence of tobacco (use) amongst young people," the minister emphasised.

Criticising movies with smoking scenes, the minister said: "The movies are most responsible (for encouraging smoking). When I said movies should not have smoking scenes, we have statistics which show that 52 percent of children have their first puff of a cigarette because of movie celebrities."

When asked about Shah Rukh smoking during a recent cricket match, Ramadoss said the actor should not have done it.
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"Absolutely not. What was the necessity? See these are celebrities and millions of youngsters look up to these celebrities...I again say to celebrities, in whichever field they are, whether it's movies or sports, not to do these things in public."

Responding to a question if Shah Rukh and Amitabh could stop smoking like Tamil superstar Rajnikant, the minister said: "Easily, they could do it. Without a doubt."

Saif-Kareena love affair in trouble!

2008-01-28T16:59:00.000+05:30

Kareena Kapoor ditched Shahid Kapoor, her boyfriend of over four years, after spotting the stylish actor Saif Ali Khan on the sets of Yash Chopra's film Tashan. She looked happy and even agreed to bare her back in Tashan on Saif's request. Saif on the other hand curved Kareena's name on his arm to show his love for her. However, their love affair is not free from thorns. The news is spreading like wildfire that they had a tiff on the the last day of the shooting of Tashan in Greece.

It is said that Kareena is not at all happy with Saif's declaration that he would like to marry her this year because she wants her booming career to take greater heights. The fate is that she is on a new high after the success of Jab We Met, and she has a few promising projects on hand. Sources however said that the lovebirds sorted out the difference by talking to each other.
Well, Bollywood's hottest couple should know that there is many a slip between the cup and the lip!

Aishwarya to pair with Rajnikant in 'Robot'

2008-01-27T01:30:00.000+05:30

Finally it is Bollywood Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan! The glamorous actress is to star opposite Tamil film icon Rajnikant in sci-fi film "Robot" though there is no official confirmation from either the producer or director.

In other words, you can define it as a Bollywood Gossip

Aishwarya told the media that she would be pairing with Rajnikant in the movie being directed by Shankar. This will be her second project with Shankar after "Jeans", which released in 1998. She had starred opposite Prashant in "Jeans".

Two weeks ago, Shankar had signed up superstar Rajnikant for the lead role in "Robot". Since then, the media has speculated on Aishwarya or Deepika Padukone for the lead opposite Rajni.

According to the film industry sources, Shankar was in Mumbai with the script and the former Miss World responded positively after "having gone through the script thoroughly".

Even for Shankar's "Sivaji: The Boss", rumour mills had predicted Bollywood Actress Aishwarya as the female lead opposite Rajnikant, but low-profile Shriya Sharan was roped in at the end.

One of Rajnikant's daughters is also named Aishwarya.

After the success of "Sivaji: The Boss", Shankar announced that he will repeat the 57-year-old actor in "Robot" - a Rs.1 billion film, which the industry predicts will be a greater success.

Both Rajni and Shankar are reportedly keen on "Robot" becoming an international success.

Bollywood's Most Beautiful Babes

2008-01-26T21:20:00.000+05:30

Most beautiful eyes: The winner is Aishwayra Rai Bachchan...This green eyed beauty has captured hearts of millions through her arresting looks and continues to do so.

Most beautiful hair: The runner up is Ayesha Takia. Those glossy locks make look Ayesha more beautiful than she is.

Most beautiful skin. The winner is Bipasha Basu...This dusky beauty sure scores the goal for having that flawless skin. We just wonder if Bengali food is doing her all the good?

Most beautiful hair: The winner is Celina Jaitley...Those well-groomed, luxuriant, lustrous hair make her look simply beautiful and sexy.

Most beautiful smile: The runner up is Deepika Padukone: Her dimped smile has got everyone smiling back at her.

Most beautiful skin: Kangana Ranaut...Something is really hot about this girl. We wonder if it is those naughty curls or the flawless skin which makes us sigh!

Most beautiful cheek bones. The winner is Kareena Kapoor..With her cute bebolicious cheek bones, she sure makes go many crazy.

Most beautiful lips: The winner is Katrina Kaif: Oh! That pout which has already won her awards for the most beautiful lips lot of times. All we can say is, humko deewana kar gaye!

Most beautiful smile: And the winner is Madhuri Dixit...Pearly smile like hers surely make us realise smile is the second best thing you can do with your lips

Most beautiful lips: The runner up is Lara Dutta: This ex miss world takes the runner up crown of flaunting the best lips in the town.

The most beautiful body: And the winner is: Mallika Sherawat: Need we say more!

Most beautiful cheek bones: The runner up is Hansika Motwani: She is all of seventeen but looks like a star has arrived.

The most beautiful back: And the winner is...Neha Dhupia..No one has turned a back to her, since she has started flaunting that sexy back!

The most beautiful body: The runner up is Priyanka Chopra. This leggy ex Miss Universe has got a body to make universe drool.

Most beautiful eyes: The runner up is Rani Mukherji..Most of the times her eyes do all the speaking and makes her the queen bee of Bollywood.

Most beautiful legs: The winner is Shilpa Shetty...Boss, she continues to create magic with her long legs even after 13 years in industy.

The most graceful: The winner is Sushmita Sen...This beauty with brains has been graceful and elegant always.

The most beautiful back: The runner up is Tanushree Dutta... She is bringing a sexy back...Check it out!

Shah Rukh Khan and Lara Dutta To Jhoom For Ekta Kapoors

2008-01-26T13:36:00.000+05:30

Reports claim Shah Rukh Khan and Lara Dutta are to shake a leg at Ekta Kapoor’s much awaited Global Indian TV Honours. According to sources, while Shah Rukh will perform alongside eleven beautiful TV actresses, Lara will dance with the handsome hunks of television.

Apparently, SRK was initially to perform with the Chak De! India girls. However, due to unavoidable circumstances, that didn’t work out. Also, the venue has been changed from Dubai to Mumbai.

Ronit Roy, Smriti Irani, Sakshi Tanwar and the Nach Baliye 3 winners, Aamir and Sanjeeda, will be some of the stars set to dish out sizzling performances. Also, SRK’s best buddy Karan Johar will do a special chat show with Ekta. Jeetendra’s little girl is sure set to make it a grand affair.

Shahid steals Saif's ex-girlfriend

2008-01-22T11:39:00.000+05:30

Bollywood Gossips - Bollywood Actor Shahid Kapoor is so over Bollywood Actress Kareena Kapoor. Reams are being written about the potential girls who can fill the void in Shahid's life. So who is the new girl... Amrita, Sania Mirza or Vidya Balan?

Sorry to disappoint you, but none of the above. Instead, we saw him with Rozza Katallano, Saif Ali Khan's ex- girlfriend, at a coffee shop of a suburban five-star where the two were engaged in a deep conversation.

This is not the first time that Bollywood Actor Shahid was spotted spending time with the Italian model Rozza. It may be recalled that Shahid had chosen to ignore the rumours of Bebo's closeness with Saif, but later, Rozza was the one who confirmed that it was indeed true.

Consequently, Shahid and Rozza became very good friends and have been constantly in touch with each other.

Ask Shahid if he is ready to mingle again and he tells, "Yes, I’m also hearing all these stories about me. Sometime, I’m caught watching movie with Bollywood Actress Amrita or having coffee with someone. I think, I will have to get a girl friend very soon."

So is he ready to fall in love again? "Absolutely," he gushes and adds, "It’s a lovely feeling to be loved cared by someone. I’m sure something will happen soon, I can sense it. I will find love again.

After her split with Saif, Rozza has been frequently seen in the party circuit, she was also linked with Bollywood Actor Vivek Oberoi. According to sources close to Rozza she is now staying with a friend in Andheri and hunting for an apartment.

Katrina KaifKatrina ditches Salman at Madame Tussauds

2008-01-18T16:36:00.000+05:30

After getting time off to accompany Salman Khan for the unveiling of his waxwork statue at Madame Tussauds at London, Katrina Kaif stayed away from the event. At the event, only his sister Arpita and close buddy producer Sajid Nadiadwala accompanied him. Says Sajid, "How could I not go with Salman for such an eventful and important moment of his life? The statue shows off his arms in a black cut-sleeves tee with black jeans, a diamond studded belt and a silver-and- turquoise bracelet.

Emraan Hashmi not staring in Karzzzz

2008-01-15T14:41:00.000+05:30

Emraan Hashmi has neither been approached nor signed for one of the principal roles in Himesh Reshammiya's second venture as a lead actor - Karzzzz. Though, rumours are abound that Emraan Hashmi has been finalized and signed for the role which was originally played by Raj Kiran in the original Subhash Ghai blockbuster, truth is completely different. Confirms a senior crew member closely associated with the film, "These are baseless rumours. With all due respect to Emraan, he hasn't been signed for the film.

Salman Khan to unveil statue at Tussauds

2008-01-05T12:56:00.000+05:30

Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who has been sentenced to five years in jail for poaching, has been given permission by the Jodhpur High Court to travel to London for the unveiling of his statue at Madam Tussauds Wax Museum, his lawyer said.

Dipesh Mehta, the actor's lawyer, confirmed that he would fly to London January 14.

"He will unveil the statue the same day and return the next day," Mehta said.

Salman's wax statue will join the statues of other Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai.

The actor, currently out on bail, was found guilty of poaching a chinkara, an endangered species of deer, near Jodhpur in September 1998 while filming for the movie Hum Saath Saath Hain.

A lower court convicted Salman for the offence on February 17, 2007.

The Bishnoi community of Rajasthan, traditional custodians of the natural environment, had taken up the matter against Salman.

John Abraham opposite Rachel Weisz in Deepa Mehta film

2007-12-18T10:54:00.000+05:30

Deepa Mehta was all praise about John Abraham and his performance in ‘Water’, but we never really thought that she would be the one who would give him an international platform. Right now John is in her two ambitious international projects. One of which is with Amitab Bachchan and another film ‘Luna’ starring Rachel Weisz.

Rachel Weisz is popular Hollywood actress with films like The Mummy, Constantine and Constant Gardner to her credit. She won the 2006 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Constant Gardner. The film is scripted by two time Oscar winner David Ward.

John’s film ‘Exclusion’ with Amitab will be shot later this year. Deepa Mehta announced ‘Luna’ in Cannes. Although Rachel Weisz would be the main protagonist, playing the title character Luna, John will also have a full-fledged role, says Deepa Mehta.

‘Luna’ is based on a real life story of an American activist and environmentalist Julia Butterfly Hill, who protested against the felling of trees in the Red Wood forests in the US by climbing a 180-foot Redwood tree. The lady climbed down only 738 days later- from 1997 to 1999. The tree was named Luna. The protest had a huge impact and a resolution was formed in 1999 to protect all trees in the 3-acre buffer zone of the Redwood forest.

John is also playing an environmentalist in ‘Luna’, but his cultural origin is not specified He is neither an Indian, nor an American in the film. This makes him Bollywood’s first actor to do a Hollywood film without playing an NRI or some snake charmer.

John was not only her choice says Deepa, “The true-life inspiration for the film, Julia Hill, just loved John. Her approval was very important. She thought he looked like Antonio Banderas!”

Ranbir Kapoor to Make three different looks in his next Upcoming

2007-12-18T10:37:00.001+05:30

Ranbir Kapoor has to get into three different looks for his next film for Yashraj films to be directed by Siddharth Anand. In the film, Ranbir has to play three phases of his character’s love life from age 17 to age 28 and finally to age 38.

To get an older look, Ranbir cut his tresses by Aalim to an austere executive styled haircut. Ranbir also plans to sport stubble to look 35. Bipasha Basu is one of the leads opposite Ranbir and the duo actually took a day off for photo-session to check out their on-screen compatibility.

For the younger role of the hero at the age of 17 Ranbir intends to sport long hair and a beatnik cool-dude attitude,with clothes and accessories to match.

Says Ranbir, “I’ve to look compatible with my leading ladies, and yes, this is my first of the three looks for my new film. Working with Siddarth is a very give-and-take thing. We’ve been friends from the time both of us were kids.

The film actually goes on the floors on 24 November, but the test shoots are on.

Deepika Padukone - I'm not engaged to Yuvraj

2007-12-18T10:31:00.000+05:30

Bollywood Gossip - First, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and now his teammate Yuvraj Singh. Budding actress Deepika Padukone is quite fed up and says reports about her engagement with Yuvraj Singh are not true at all.

'Please...this is the strangest thing I have heard, so far,' said a visibly disturbed Deepika.

The actress was Thursday evening declared the new brand ambassador of Swiss watch brand Tissot.

Asked how endorsements work for actors, she said: 'It works both ways. I mean celebrities connect the brand to the audience and the label connects them to the viewers, making them more popular.'

Deepika, who is the daughter of former world badminton champion Prakash Padukone, said sports works to de-stress her: 'I am very closely associated with sports. I have played games like badminton, basketball, tennis, throwball and baseball.'

'My favourite sport is swimming however, any type of sport de-stresses me. It takes my mind off work and makes me feel relaxed,' Padukone told IANS.

The newcomer struck fame with her debut film Om Shanti Om opposite Shah Rukh Khan.

However, she denies being bogged down by any kind of pressure of meeting expectations while picking up projects or in her upcoming movies.

'No there is no such pressure on me! Dad taught me to enjoy my work and till the time I do so I will face the camera merrily.

'I always wanted to do an action flick and I am luckily doing Made In China. Nikhil Advani is directing the film and I will share screen space with Akshay Kumar.'

Apart from Deepika, viewers will soon see Priyanka Chopra doing heavy-duty action in Love Story 2050 and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan swinging the sword in Jodhaa-Akbar.

Commenting on the trend of more heroines taking up action roles she said: 'This itself shows that with the evolution of the Hindi film industry women are getting to do more in films.'

Deepika also has Siddharth Anand's next in her kitty where she is paired opposite Ranbir Kapoor.
© Copyright 2007 Indo Asian News Service.

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Kareena Revised Her Fees

2007-12-16T13:53:00.000+05:30

Bebo is on a roll, anyone in her place would be when declared the highest paid actress of Bollywood. But she has her feet firmly grounded and is taking her newly found success with a pinch of salt. And just recently she declared a statement where she said, she's quite high when in a recent online poll she was compared with Kajol. "Kajol has been my idol and I really look up to her," she says and considers it as her the biggest compliment till date. Hopefully the feeling is mutual.

Deepika Padukone Remains brand ambassador of Levi Strauss’

2007-12-13T13:00:00.000+05:30

On Tuesday afternoon, Levi Strauss (India) Pvt. Ltd. at Taj Hotel in Colaba announced that Deepika Padukone will continue to be its national brand ambassador for their brand Levi Strauss Signature. The gal with superhit ‘Om Shanti Om’ in her kitty, seems to fit perfectly to their brand image. The brand also announced their new ‘Dart-to-Win‘ contest that would provide an exciting once in a life time opportunity for fans of Deepika to meet her in person.

“Our association with Deepika is a perfect brand fit and we are delighted to partner with her. She signifies style, good looks, youth, fun and universal appeal – attributes that resonate with our brand values and positioning.” said ATP Ramani, Business Head, Levi Strauss Signature.

John Abraham unveils Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar

2007-12-13T12:53:00.000+05:30

‘Kingfisher Swimsuit Special’ has always been the specially awaited one. And it’s sixth edition (2008) was unveiled by none other than the dashing Bollywood actor John Abraham (looking all the more dashing in all whites and his killer smile) along with UB Ltd Chairman Dr Vijay Mallya amidst a host of celebrities from the world of fashion, business and celluloid here. Shot by ace photographer Atul Kasbekar, the calendar features seven models.

This year’s calendar has the pride of exhibiting some of the finest and most luxurious brands in the world including La Perla swimwear from their special ‘India inspired line’, shoes by Jimmy Choo, sunglasses by Roberto Cavalli, watches by Watches of Switzerland and accessories by Christian Dior.

Deepal Shaw To Act In ‘Right Ya Wrong’

2007-12-11T17:17:00.000+05:30

Neeraj Pathak has signed in Deepal Shaw for his film, ‘Right Ya Wrong’. The film also stars Sunny Deol, Konkana Sen Sharma, Irfaan Khan, Isha Koppikar, Kirron Kher, Aryan Vaid and Anjan Srivastava.

Though Neeraj does not divulge in many details about Deepal’s role, he is very happy signing Deepal and says, “Deepal Shaw’s role is a surprise package in the film. The audience will be astonished with her.”

Jab Saif Meet Kareena

2007-12-11T17:08:00.000+05:30

Saif has found his new found love in actress Kareena Kapoor

Kareena is making all efforts to get well acquainted with Latest boyfriend Saif’s ways, she is going out with him and his family.

She has met his sisters and his children. She is being very sweet to them. Also, heard she is making every effort to keep them happy.Soha Ali Khan finds Kareena to be a lovely person.

Saif’s family is planning to gift Kareena a sari when she will be coming to meet Saif’s parents.

Well, all the girls out there are finding it so weird that Kareena left a guy like Shahid and went in for Saif.

It’s actually weird that she went in for a man who keeps changing women like clothes.

Poor Rozza Saif’s Ex-Italian-Girlfriend. Nobody is talking, anything about her. God knows where she has vanished.

Wonder if all this bonding is just to gain media attention and publicity. Watch out guys stars can do anything nowadays to promote their films.

Himesh Reshammiya Signs 3 Films With T-series

2007-12-09T16:38:00.000+05:30

T-Series whose association with Himesh Reshammiya goes a long way back, has now decided to forge stronger ties by producing 3 films that will feature Himesh in the lead, after the overwhelming success of his Debut in ‘Aap Kaa Surroor – The Moviee, The Real Love Story’ !

Himesh, who believes in doing everything in a larger-than-life manner, has already whet the audiences appetite regarding his next offering ‘Kar zzzz ‘ . Being a strong believer in astrology and numerology, Himesh Reshammiya and Bhushan Kumar, the head honcho of T-Series, have decided to get it numerologically right with just the added ‘zzzz’ing! Directed by Satish Kaushik, this film promises to go one step further than the original.

Himesh’s second film to be produced by T-Series is ‘Kajraare’ which will be directed by Pooja Bhatt and the third production is ‘A Love Issshtory’ by John Matthew Matthan of ‘ Sarfarosh’ fame. Bhushan Kumar has given his full backing to the projects and is eager to get the show on the road!

Since Himesh considers 29th to be his lucky number, he saw to it that the mahurat of all his 3 films was held on 29th November ‘07 in a span of 45 min, which once again is numerologically auspicious for him!

Well, looks like 2008 will be yet another exciting year to watch out for T-Series and Himesh!

Hrithik Flies to Singapore for Physiotherapy

2007-12-08T14:01:00.000+05:30

Hrithik Roshan has flown to Singapore for treatment on his knee, which he damaged filming action shots for Krrish, Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar. Hrithik confirmed the news that he had pushed himself too hard for action scenes while filming the above mentioned films and tore a ligament in his right knee.

Hrithik will be in physiotherapy for six weeks and out of action. He will be back in India in mid of January on the eve release of eagerly awaited Jodhaa Akbar.

Akshay Rocks in Welcome Video

2007-12-08T13:41:00.000+05:30

After the super success of 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' in Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Akshay Kumar rocks again in the title track music video of Welcome. Looks like it's another blockbuster music video starring Akshay, a successor to his consecutive hits from Namastey London, Heyy Baby, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa this year. The special mobster video has been done with a very stylized look and mind blowing special effects.

Welcome, being touted as the biggest release of Eid and Christmas, marks the return of the Akshay-Katrina pairing for a third time, besides assembling the biggest ensemble cast comprising Paresh Rawal, Anil Kapoor, Feroz Khan, Nana Patekar and Mallika Sherawat under one roof.

Aishwarya Rai Walk The Ramp At Delhi

2007-12-06T13:43:00.002+05:30

New Delhi: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked the ramp in the Capital to endorse the launch of a new bridal collection of luxury watches.

The most famous daughter-in-law of the Indian film industry finally made her first appearance on the ramp after her grand wedding amidst clicking shutterbugs and a cheering Delhi crowd.

However, the lady could not resist talking about her own marriage and honeymoon.

Aishwarya says that she is a happy girl after her wedding. “I feel so blessed. I wish we had more time off. Abhishek and me keep talking about our honeymoon,” she said.

Apart from the marital bliss, what’s also keeping Aishwarya excited is her big Hollywood project, the Pink Panther sequel with Steve Martin which she just finished shooting for.

“It was a great ensemble cast,” says Aishwarya.

Talking about her wedding and the excitement, she also spoke about the recent controversy surrounding IT notices to the Bachchans.

Aishwarya says that although there have been misconceptions and misunderstandings which have gained momentum, however, the family has left it on the head of the family, Amitabh Bachchan to quell it.

Aishwarya will also soon be seen on the big screen with Abhishek and Amitabh Bachchan in Sarkar Raj which is scheduled for release in early 2008.

Shahid Kapoor - Kareena Out Vidya In

2007-12-06T13:38:00.000+05:30

Shahid Kapoor has been linked Vidya Balan ever since he parted ways with Kareena Kapoor but the duo don't seem to care. In fact, they are enjoying each other's company shooting for Aziz Mirza"s Lucky Charm in Toronto. It seems Vidya even fooled Shahid in order to lose the extra weight. And Shahid ended up sweating out with her. Vidya is particular about her fitness regimes because she has been receiving lots of flak for her plump figure. So, she fooled Shahid to walk all the way to their hotel in Toronto...

Amrita Don't Like Kissing Ranbir Kapoor

2007-12-05T23:04:00.000+05:30

Sometime back, Amrita Rao was being considered for a pivotal role in Yashraj’s new film, to be directed by Siddharth Raj Anand that starred Ranbir Kapoor in the lead. But things didn't seem to materialise between the petite actress and the director. The reason, as cited in the media, was Amrita’s refusal to indulge in a passionate kiss with Ranbir [on screen, of course]. As a result, Amrita decided to make an exit from the film.

Amrita had been maintaining a silence about the entire episode, but she decided to clear the air once in for all. “I opted out because I had reservations about certain things. Kissing was never an issue. I really don’t understand how this issue [kiss] cropped up in the first place, when the fact is that the issue was something else altogether,” Amrita divulges.

So how did the Chopras take to Amrita’s refusal? “Adi [Aditya Chopra] understood my point of view. He wasn’t upset, nor did he throw a fit. He assured me that we’d work again, in the future,”
While on Amrita, although she didn’t have a Hindi release in 2007 [except for the Telugu blockbuster Athidi], Amrita will have four releases in 2008, starting with E. Niwas’ My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves [opp. new-find Nikhil], Shyam Benegal’s film [opp. Shreyas Talpade], Neeraj Vora’s Shortcut [opp. Akshaye Khanna and Arshad Warsi] and Victory [opp. Harman Baweja]