Bollywood News

Shilpa Shetty on Vogue cover

2009-06-06T10:41:00.000-07:00

Shilpa Shetty 'shines' on Vogue cover this month

If you were to guess the name of the cover girl of the latest edition of Vogue, the above line would definitely make sense. Not just for the reason that it's from her debut film but also because it suits her more than to anyone else this season. With her IPL team Rajasthan Royals' not making it to the finals, Shilpa Shetty did face a defeat recently. But, not the one to sob, Shilpa is raring to go and how! She can be seen sizzling while looking her curvaceous best on the cover of the recent edition of Vogue.

If the title 'The Business of being Shilpa Shetty' is anything to go by, then, it's totally needless to say that the story angle is surely tilting to more of Shilpa - the businesswoman as compared to Shilpa - the actress. Validating this is none other than her 'Prince Charming' Raj Kundra, who says "I saw the international appeal Shilpa had and suggested she make a brand of herself. She's taken to business like a fish to water. I call her India's Martha Stewart".

Shilpa Shetty holidays in London

With her beau in tow, Shilpa Shetty is enjoying holidays in London after a rather busy month in South Africa.

Ever since she began dating London-based businessman Raj Kundra, Shilpa has had her one foot in Mumbai and the other in London. Having kept busy for more than a month with the IPL in South Africa, the actress is now holidaying in the English capital.

And no prizes for guessing what she’s been doing there – shopping! Yup, the leggy damsel has been compensating for all the shopping she couldn’t do during the IPL tournament in SA. Now, she, along with her beau, has been hitting the stores with vengeance. The couple manages to move about rather freely in London without getting mobbed by fans, contrary to what the case is in Mumbai.

Shah Rukh Khan undergoes surgery

2009-02-16T12:05:00.000-08:00

Shah Rukh Khan undergoes surgery, can’t work for a month

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan underwent surgery at a city hospital on Monday and doctors said the film star would not be able to work for at least a month.

Shah Rukh Khan, arguably India's biggest superstar, was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital after suffering a rotator cuff tear in his left shoulder.

"He is out of anaesthesia and is a bit groggy, but otherwise the situation is under control," Sanjay Desai, who led a team of doctors operating on Shah Rukh Khan, told reporters after a 90-minute surgery.

Desai said the 43-year-old actor would be out of action for "four to six weeks" but full recovery would take up to six months.

"Action will take time, but simple jobs, he can perform in a month's time. No high demand physical activity," Desai said.

Khan, whose film "Billu" opened in cinemas last week, is yet to complete work on director Karan Johar's project "My Name is Khan".

But trade analysts said Shah Rukh Khan's surgery was unlikely to delay the film, about a Muslim man suffering from Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism.

"The shooting of the film wasn't scheduled for some time now and I don't think any of the remaining scenes involve any heavy duty action," trade analyst Taran Adarsh said.

Shah Rukh Khan’s shoulder surgery successful

The Bollywood superstar who was experiencing severe pain for last several weeks underwent shoulder surgery Monday evening. He had delayed the surgery several times before finally undergoing the operation today.

Shah Rukh Khan is the most saleable actor in the business today. Crazy fans or canny distributor. His name is the guarantee. He hedges his bets by working only with best banners and top heroines. But the flip side is that he's also willing to take risk for friends

Shah rukh 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.

Shah Rukh Khan 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'. Shah Rukh Khan feels acting is making unbelievable believable.

Asin Unplugged

2009-02-16T02:14:00.000-08:00

If all had gone well Asin would have moved into her own home in Mumbai

by now.”But I’ve been traveling non-stop. I had no time time to look around and find a place. But now we’re finalizing a place in Bandra. Hopefully by new year I’ll lock in to the place. And we’ll move in. Right now we feel a little unsettled. In Mumbai you desperately need your own home.”

Asin’s parents have moved from Chennai to Mumbai with her. “Both of them gave up their jobs to be with me. Mom is a doctor. She has taken voluntary retirement. She manages my home now. And Dad had seven
business enterprises. He gave them up to look after my career. Right now I’m quite a handful and worth more than all his business ventures.”

And she bursts into peals of laughter.

Asin is a fun-loving extremely atypical South Indian who chatters non-stop, if allowed.

She admits she was asked to keep quiet. “The marketing team felt better that I keep my distance from the press until the film’s release. However that didn’t stop wildly-speculative writeups about me. I read things about myself that I didn’t know.”

Like feeling insecure about her co-star Jiah Khan? “Is that really me?

I’ve worked in South Indian films with female co-stars and never felt insecure. I worked with Nayantara in the Tamil Ghajini without my conflict. Why would I feel threatened by Jiah? Was this a publicity strategy? It was being implied that I was somehow responsible for keeping Jiah out of the publicity. I don’t know how one heroine can influence a huge marketing strategy.”

Asin To Act with Shah Rukh Khan

She made a dream Bollywood debut with superstar Aamir Khan in Ghajini, which became one of the highest grossing Hindi films ever. Now Asin's ultimate desire, of working with Shah Rukh Khan, the ultimate Khan according to her, is coming true.

Yash Raj Films is planning a film with SRK and Asin in the lead. Ecstatic after hearing of the development, Asin feels working with King Khan could be the highlight of her career.

Asin had expressed her desire to work with Shah Rukh Khan while she was promoting Ghajini. Seems like her wishes could come true very soon.

Asin is working with another super Khan, Salman Khan, in Vipul Amrutal Shah's London Dreams. Meanwhile, director Nikhil Advani has also expressed an interest in casting Asin along with Akshay Kumar for an upcoming flick called Patiala Dreams.

Shilpa Shetty criticises Slumdog Millionaire

2009-02-11T01:21:00.000-08:00

Now, Shilpa Shetty has started talking like Big B, Priyadarshan and Mahesh Bhatt. She’s become the latest from Bollywood to criticise the internationally acclaimed Slumdog Millionaire.

The actress-anchor-reality TV star said that the film portrayed India and Mumbai in a grim way. Shilpa said, “Obviously it’s about the slums. I just feel that internationally recognised films focus more on our slums and poverty. So I just wrote on my blog two days ago that for a change I’m doing a film that focuses on the beauty of India and its culture. That’ll be interesting to watch as well.”

Well, sometime ago Preity Zinta too had said something similar. Looks like smart businesswomen have a lot in common. So IPL is not the only common thing that these two actresses both share.

Shilpa Shetty on the Set of 'The Desire' With Jaya Prada

Shilpa Shetty has sacrificed a lot for 'The Desire.' She was reportedly going bald for this movie, which ended up being a makeup job she had to do for the film. Even now she's undergoing training to learn the dance style of Odissi. To be more specific Shilpa Shetty is learning the tribhangi form of Odissi where the body gets twisted into three parts.

Her instructor for this is Ratikant Mohapatra, who just happens to be the son of Odissi dancer Kelucharan Mohapatra. Mohapatra is actually impressed by how Shilpa Shetty is absorbing the art. 'My working experience with Shilpa Shetty was very good. As an actress and a bharatnatyam dancer she was able to understand the style and form of Odissi and its execution.' If this wasn't enough Shilpa Shetty is also learning Chinese from her co-star, Chinese superstar Xia Yu.

But a lot of that is old news, to make up for that here is some new news in the form of set pics from 'The Desire.' For those that don't know 'The Desire' is about the life of aspiring Odissi Dancer Goutami (Shilpa Shetty). Goutami desires to make an impression in the dance form, and coincidentally runs into an expert in Odissi. This woman she runs into has an adoring fan base, but she doesn't let that get to her head. This woman tells Goutami to concentrate on the techniques of the Odissi art form.

Eventually Goutami meets Jai Leang (Xia Yu) who also wishes to be a skilled if not also acclaimed painter. There's more to this, but it wouldn't be fair to spoil the movie Shilpa Shetty is working so hard on. Also on board for 'The Desire' is Jaya Prada as Goutami's mother, who just happens to be making a comeback to that silver screen after being busy with political and social commitments.

If the cast wasn't good enough they also decided to go all out with the music. After stunning the world with his score in 'Slumdog Millionaire' A.R. Rahman is signed to score 'The Desire.' Tell us what you think of the pictures by dropping us a comment.

Preity Zinta - Unwanted visitors at birthday party

2009-02-04T11:01:00.000-08:00

Apart from Bollywood bigwigs, including Shahrukh Khan, Farah Khan, Chunky Pandey and others at her birthday bash at her flat in Quantum Park building in Bandra on Saturday, Preity Zinta also had some unwanted visitors in the party.

It was the Mumbai police patrol team who had to after slum-dwellers in the neighbourhood complained of loud music early Sunday morning. The police ordered them to turn down the volume of the loudspeakers and said that the actress will be penalised as per the provisions for flouting noise pollution rules.

A local resident, Irfan Shaikh, said that very loud music was played in the party which started late Saturday and continued till the early hours Sunday.

“Whenever there is music or programmes in the slum areas, these people in big buildings complain against us and we have to shell out large fines. We also get disturbed and so we complained to the police,” he told media persons here Sunday morning.

Well, this was an irresponsible act from Preity Zinta who has always shown her social responsibility and did so yet again on her birthday when she adopted orphaned girls from Mother Miracle School in Hrishikesh. As their guardian, Preity Zinta will take care of finances for their basic needs like food, clothing and education.

Un-sensational Preity Zinta

The police dropping in uninvited at Preity Zinta’s birthday bash thanks to a complaint by a much disturbed fellow resident seems to have upset the pretty girl. The TV coverage that followed later further infuriated the actress so much so that she decided to come up with a statement soon after. “I had a party and the police came and put the music off plus fined me which I paid right away. I have the receipt for the same.

The loud music did not resume as mentioned on some sensational channels,” clarified Preity Zinta. “Things like I broke the law and no action was taken against me plus a rich versus poor story on TV channels was just terrible. There should be a law against sensational and false news being passed off on news channels.

I am a law abiding citizen so please check your facts before putting it on TV”, retorted an irked Preity Zinta. This Birthday Girl is surely not amused by all the Party Poopers, but at the same tile admits her blooper! Super!

Preity Zinta and Her 34 Children

Dimpled Bollywood cutie Preity Zinta celebrated her 34th birthday this past Saturday and she celebrated by adopting 34 kids!Preity Zinta adopted 34 orphaned girls from the Mother Miracle School in Hrishikesh. While she may not be taking the girls home to live with her, as their guardian she will take care of their finances for basic needs for things like food, clothing and education. Now that’s definitely something she should be very proud of! Preity Zinta says she plans to adopt more girls every year. Now that’s a cause we can get behind. What a great way to celebrate your birthday!

She also made her thoughts on her home city of Mumbai well known. It seems after watching ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ Miss Zinta realized the state of the city and wants to clean up the slums that plague the city. We agree Preity Zinta, that’s a noble cause!

Asin at Filmfare Cover Launch

2009-02-04T10:41:00.000-08:00

A debut film with Aamir Khan and that too a big blockbuster hit, what else could Asin ask for?

Asin has not just won recognition for her brilliant performance in Ghajini (2008) but also bagged the best debutant award at the recent Screen Awards. She was one of those lucky girls who managed to get a perfect launch pad for herself in Bollywood.

With so many acclaims, recognition, awards and fame she is definitely the red hot women to be on the cover page of any magazine. Recently Asin was seen launching the latest Filmfare magazine which had her posing in a red drape on the cover. The lady posed for the month of love February and she definitely looked sizzling hot.

The color of love, red added that extra oomph in her attitude. Asin said that she shares a good rapport with Filmfare as they are the ones who bring the stars of the sky down to the people and that's how they come to know about their favorite stars. Filmfare to Asin is the connection between stars and their fans. Well we wish Asins bond with her fans strengthens with her latest Filmfare edition.

Asin – Looking too good

With a stunning red outfit and a different hair style, Asin the new sensation of the Tinsel Town is just looking fabulous on the cover of this month's Filmfare Magazine.

Fresh out from the colossal success of 'Ghanjini' and already the film lovers proclaiming 'London Dreams' as a flick to look out for, Asin cannot ask for more.

It is known in the film industries that Asin has a great knack for choosing the right project that will go on to become a blockbuster.

This time also Asin seems to be extremely confident about the way 'London Dreams' is going to win over the box office.

Speaking to the media at the launch of the new Filmfare, the south beauty said that in 'London Dreams' her paring with Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan has turned out to be great.

Asin also added that she is extremely lucky as her pairing with every other hero till now has been hailed for great screen chemistry.

Shah Rukh Khan - " This Is Reality "

2009-01-29T00:20:00.000-08:00

“This is Reality” - SRK on Slumdog Millionaire Poverty

Critics have been raised against Slumdog Millionaire in India. Some say use of the word Slumdog has insulted the people living in slums.

Shahrukh Khan, who has returned from Los Angeles after Karan Johar’s “My name is Khan” movie shoot, defended ‘Slumdog’ .

Shah Rukh Khan has said that the poverty highlighted in the movie is a “reality”.

Isn’t that (poverty and slums) a reality ? If you (critics) have a problem with the word slumdog, why don’t you look positively and see that there is a word millionaire or ‘crorepati’ also.

The success of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ worldwide is an incentive to all Indian filmmakers. Oscars and Golden Globe awards are a symbol of international

recognition.

Shah Rukh Khan take Care of Priyanka

If she declares from rooftops that she is Shah Rukh Khan’s biggest fan then it with reason. The man just floors his ladies, without trying to be be charming.

What he did for Priyanka Chopra in Billu Barbar would certify as pure magnanimity and generosity, both as a considerate co-star and producer.

Shah Rukh decided to give away a large portion of his duet in Billu Barbar to Priyanka.

Says the film’s excited music composer Pritam Chakraborty, “Shah Rukh took very close interest in each one of the songs. He isn’t a musician. But he has an instinctive ear for music. It takes him just a few seconds to approve or cut down a track.”

With the songs meant for Kareena Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, Pritam faced no problems. “Shah Rukh loved his songs with Kareena Marjana and Deepika Love mera hit hit. They were straightforward dance songs with shared grooves between Shah Rukh and Kareena/Deepika.”

The Priyanka song needed special treatment. And Shah Rukh made Pritam re-work and re-record the song.

Divulges Pritam, “Shah Rukh’s song with Priyanka Khuda-ae-kher is not an item song. It’s a love ballad that the pair playing Bollywood superstars, emote to in front of the camera.

Being a love song Shah Rukh felt there wasn’t enough of the female presemce in the vocals. He made me re-record the song with more for the female vocalist (Dominique) to do since he wanted Priyanka to have an equal number of lines.”

Irrfan Khan and Lara Dutta who play a rustic couple will later be seen enacting the same Shah Rukh-Priyanka ballad exactly the way the village couple had seen the stars do the song.

From sharing Akshay Kumar on screen in Andaaz to sharing the same love song, the Priyanka-Lara Dutta rivalry sure has come a long way.

Laughs Pritam, “It was entirely Shah Rukh’s idea to give Priyanka more lines in the song. He’s a very generous entertainer. If you see him on screen he never tries to steal the limelight from his heroines. Even Khai ke paan banaras wala had a lot of Priyanka in Don although it was entirely Shah Rukh’s song.”

When told about Shah Rukh’s gesture, Priyanka stays silent for a while. She then sighs and says, “What do I say? Now do you know why he’s my favourite?”

Bipasha - Shahrukh is a breathtaking super star

2009-01-19T06:56:00.000-08:00

My work is my life: Bipasha

“Too much was made out of the whole thing (when Bips left the schedule in Srinagar earlier). Lamhaa is a difficult film. There was bound to be ups and downs. The producer and director knew why I left. A certain amount of security was promised. The first seven days were absolute chaos – nothing was organised and there was a lack of security,” she said.

“Yes, my work is my life. But then, I’ve a life beyond work. I’m not going to risk my life unnecessarily for any film. Who comes to hold your hand when you’re in pain? Let’s be optimistic,” she added.

She said, “This time, hopefully, we’ll shoot without any trouble. Let’s be sensible about it. Lamhaa is a sensible film and it would be difficult for audiences to follow (the language and behaviour of the local Kashmiri girls, which she’d planned to learn earlier). At the end of the day, we’re making a commercial film.”

“I love working with Rahul Dholakia (the director of Lamhaa ). He’s fun and funny. We’ve a strange equation. He looked at me at the start and asked if I am a method actor. I liked that. It showed the director had enough respect in me to first find out what kind of an actress I am,” she added.

Shahrukh is a breathtaking super star: Bipasha

Shahrukh Khan is marvelous star in Bollywood Film Industry and very fond of women. Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma consider themselves lucky to work with Shahrukh Khan in their first film. Now Shahrukh Khan is getting appreciation form none other than Bollywood hot actress Bipasha Basu.

Bipasha Basu said, “SRK is truly a King Khan and eminent figure in Bollywood Film Industry. His way of working and sense of humor is commendable. He is a very supportive co star. Words are not sufficient to describe his qualities.”

Talking about her cameo role in ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’, Bipasha Basu , “I am very fortunate that I got the opportunity to work with Shahrukh Khan. The cameo was like Mumtaz meets Sadhana. One day of shooting with Shahrukh Khan will be memorable for me and this was my chance to dance. I really enjoyed this role and nothing else matters for me. I had seen him on screen. He is truly a nice person.”

Freida Pinto on Angelina Jolie-Fan List

2009-01-19T06:51:00.000-08:00

Freida Pinto on Angelina Jolie-Fan List

But apparently the 24-year-old actress was so stunned to see Jolie at a luncheon in Los Angeles recently that she quickly escaped into the buffet instead of greeting the star.

However next moment she realised that Jolie was approaching her and poor Pinto had to greet her between the mouthful of pastry, the Contactmusic reported.

“Talk about bad timing; I stuffed my face with a pastry and Angelina comes walking up to me and says, ‘Good job’,” Pinto said.

The actress admitted that she did not have the nerve to speak to Jolie when she first spotted her and was so engrossed with the food that she failed to notice that Jolie was making her way towards her and was left red-faced.

Pinto finally got the chance to speak to Jolie properly just before the Golden Globes.

Kareena Kapoor backs out from ‘Five Divas’

2009-01-19T06:45:00.000-08:00

Kareena Kapoor has taken a new resolution it seems. The actress has decided to cut down her on-stage performances at award functions and also she will no longer perform at private parties.

In keeping with this resolution, Kareena backed out from the final performance at Screen Film Awards on Wednesday night where she was to perform with other actresses like Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone.

The act, titled ‘Five Divas’, is to be the highlight of the evening. But now it is being re-titled ‘Four Divas’ because Kareena has backed out even though the TV promos of the act are being aired.

Though Bebo has not given an official explanation for her decision, yet this act of hers is being seen as her snub to actresses like Bipasha, Katrina and Deepika.

Sexy Actress Tabu sizzles on Vogue

2009-01-06T07:36:00.000-08:00

Bollywood’s evergreen beauty Tabu is seemingly hit by the fitness fad and has flashed her recent hip-toned look on the cover of Vogue India’s ‘The Shape Issue’.

The gorgeous actress is seen in a lovely silk dress embroidered with Swarovski stones. In this issue of Vogue, Tabu talks about her life as a girl in a haveli in Hyderabad and her journey into Bollywood and the experience that she gained from her tumultuous journey so far.

Well, looks like Bollywood has some grand welcoming in store for Tabu this year as the beauty is apparently flooded with offers. To start with, Tabu has been roped in for a Chandraprakash Dwivedi’s period film ‘The Legend of Kunal’ opposite Amitabh Bachchan.

Now, that’s certainly a sugary jodi in making. After their scintillating performance in ‘Cheeni Kum’, the Amitabh-Tabu jodi has been one of the most sought-after onscreen jodi’s of Bollywood. And, we are only hoping that their latest offering is as sparkling as their start.

Looks like, Tabu is setting new examples of beauty and talent and that’s exactly what you got to look out for in her recent offering- her ‘Vogue’ this New Year!

Tabu stars as 'Vouge's' cover girl for 2009

Within a few hours, we will bid adieu to 2008 and usher in the New Year 2009. The year 2008 saw a host of Bollywood beauties grace the cover of various fashion and lifestyle magazines and by the looks of it, things are only going to get bigger and better in 2009.

The first cover girl of the New Year is an actress par excellence, who unfortunately didn't had a single film release in 2008. Known for her drop dead gorgeous looks and impeccable acting skills, this tall beauty is on the wish list of every filmmaker. In case you are still wondering who we talking about, let us reveal the suspense and tell you that we are talking about the one and only Tabu.

Tabu is seen gracing the cover of fashion magazine ‘Vogue’ in their January 2009 issue. The gorgeous actress is seen in a lovely silk dress embroidered with Swarovski stones.

The issue is a must have as Tabu is caught having a free-wheeling conversation with director Homi Adajania (of ‘Being Cyrus’ fame).

Tabu talks about everything, right from her growing up days in a haveli in Hyderabad to her making the big screen debut opposite Rishi Kapoor (an actor much shorter than her in height) to what she believes are her best performances till date.

It's not every other day that you get to see, hear and read so much about Tabu. It is, hence, this interview ends up being the perfect New Year's gift for all die-hard Tabu fans.

Aishwarya Rai - Sachin default on windmill taxes

2008-12-20T17:07:00.000-08:00

Aishwarya Rai, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, several others and political leaders who own windmills in Satara’s Patan block, haven’t paid taxes to local village panchayats, the legislative assembly was informed during question hour on Friday.

A debate ensued in the house on a question raised by Shambhuraj Desai, a Shiv Sena member from Patan, in Satara district. Taking note of the issue, speaker Babasaheb Kupekar directed the state to take steps to recover the tax and grants, and inform him about the progress before the state legislature’s budget session.

“Stars like Aishwarya Rai have their windmills here. They are not paying their dues and we are simply watching,” Kupekar said, asking the minister of state for rural affairs, Siddharam Mhetre, act on the matter immediately.

Seeking government clarification on the issue, Desai said that out of the outstanding dues of Rs16 crore, only Rs36 lakh have been recovered so far. Joining the debate, BJP leader Eknath Khadse said, “I also have a list of ruling party members who own windmills. Can we not ask them to pay the dues when poor village panchayats are suffering?”

In his defence, Mhetre said the government was considering a proposal to streamline the process of recovering dues. However, Khadse asked, “Why were the dues not recovered for so many years, when the concerned law of 1999 is clear on the matter?”
The speaker lamented that the government had not initiated any action for the recovery of taxes. He directed the minister to take steps to recover the dues before the next session of the state legislature.

Aishwarya Rai masters Tamil

Mumbai, December 20: Aishwarya Rai has many hidden talents. One is her ability to grasp languages quickly. This, the unit of Shankar's Robot discovered, while shooting with her. She was required to hold her own against the glib-talking Rajnikanth.

Tamil isn't really familiar territory for Aishwarya, so Rajnikanth and director Shankar came prepared for several re takes.

Never a problem

To everyone's surprise, Aishwarya got a grip of the language in no time at all. Says a source from the set, "She was soon rattling off the dialogues and getting a hang of the emotions with equal skill in both the Hindi and Tamil takes. So much so, that Rajnikanth, who has waited for decades to work with Aishwarya was taken aback."

When asked about the incident, Aishwarya laughs, "Regional languages have never been a problem. I did a Bengali film Chokher Bali and I was able to get a hang of the complex intonations, though later they needed a particular sing-song tone and my voice had to be dubbed."

Back to basics

But the buzz in Robot is that they are planning to retain her Tamil lines in the final print. Says the actress from Ooty, "I'm not familiar with Tamil. My mother tongue Tulu is very different from Tamil. But you must remember my first film Iruvar was in Tamil and I had to say lengthy lines in that film. From my beginnings with Mani Ratnam in Tamil to this my second Tamil film of my career.... it's been quite a journey."

Deepika Padukone on The Man and Elle

2008-12-17T13:57:00.000-08:00

Deepika Padukone needs no introduction for she is the girl par excellence who debuted in the smash hit flick OSO, opposite none other than the King Khan himself! After OSO, Deepika was seen alongside beau Ranbir Kapoor in Bachna Ae Haseeno and despite being pitted against two haseenas, Deepika managed to stand her own. Now Deepika, who has been the face of countless brands, graces the cover of not one but two fashion and lifestyle magazines this month. While she is lending her pretty face to the latest edition of the famous lifestyle magazine The Man, Deepika is also seen strutting her stuff in the special anniversary issue of fashion magazine Elle.

In The Man, Deepika speaks about how she manages to stay fit despite such a hectic schedule (a must read for all the wannabe Deepikas). Not just that, she also shares some of her beauty tips with the readers (again, a must read for all the wannabe Deepikas). Besides all of this, she gives the readers the actual reasons for her to be associated with a million brands that she is endorsing (needless to say, that, this again, is a must read for all the wannabe Deepikas).

On the other hand Elle features Deepika in a shiny green silk and leather embellished dress, designed by Manish Arora. The special anniversary issue also gives a low down on Elle’s 50 Most Stylish People and on the 100 top peoples, things, places and trends that shaped the year 2008.

Deepika surely knows what it means to be seen at the right place at the right time. After all, being the cover girl of two top fashion and lifestyle magazines, weeks before of the release of her next flick Chandni Chowk To China will surely get her all the attention she truly deserves. Way to go babe!!!

Kareena Kapoor - Supermodel???

2008-12-15T15:13:00.000-08:00

Kareena Kapoor - Surgeon as well as supermodel???

For her forthcoming ‘Kambakth Ishq’ Kareena Kapoor has decided to follow the looks of Sarah Jessica Parker from ‘S*x and the City’. Kareena is quoted as saying,

“My looks in Kambakht Ishq will be something audiences have not seen before. It is completely different from Tashan, Golmaal Returns and Jab We Met. I play a surgeon and a supermodel in Kambakht Ishq and my styling has been done keeping my character in mind. I always discuss my roles with Lolo and when I asked her about Kambakht Ishq, she told me to get inspiration from Sarah Jessica Parker’s look in S*x And The City. Lolo loves watching TV serials and Sarah’s cool, chic, glamorous and yet simple styles”.

Kareena Kapoor In ‘Kambakth Ishq’

Sarah Jessica Parker from ‘S*x and the City’. Kareena is quoted as saying, “My looks in Kambakht Ishq will be something audiences have not seen before. It is completely different from Tashan, Golmaal Returns and Jab We Met.

I play a surgeon and a supermodel in Kambakht Ishq and my styling has been done keeping my character in mind. I always discuss my roles with Lolo and when I asked her about Kambakht Ishq, she told me to get inspiration from Sarah Jessica Parker’s look in S*x And The City. Lolo loves watching TV serials and Sarah’s cool, chic, glamorous and yet simple styles”.

The movie has Kareena playing a surgeon who then gets transformed into an international supermodel in Italy. However, Kareena has decided to let go for her zero-size figure and go for a fuller look as she has to look convincing both as a surgeon and an international model.
“Yeah my character flies to Italy to become a super-model to support herself financially.

I didn’t want to play the character looking like an international model because she’s basically in another profession. So she can’t really have the figure of Victoria Beckham, can she? I had to look more filled up. Again, for my next release Main Aur Mrs Khanna with Salman, I play a wife. So I wanted to look more filled up. Not that wives can’t be curvaceous. The one I played in Golmaal Returns certainly was,” says Kareena.

Now Kareena has decided to hold steady with her new weight. “I weigh 54 kgs now, which for a girl of my height is quite fine. People used to wonder what ‘Size 0′ is and I’d joke, ‘Just look at me’. I don’t want that anymore. I want to look like a nice normal healthy girl,” she says.

Shah Rukh Khan - Proves His Mettle

2008-12-12T14:24:00.000-08:00

'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' is yet another love story of Yash Raj Films with its favorite star Shah Rukh Khan. The banner has had 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge' starring the pair of Shah Rukh opposite Kajol that hit the screens for the longest period. Then, the banner under the guidance of Aditya Chopra made 'Mohabattein' with Shah Rukh, Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan. This time, Aditya Chopra comes back after some eight years with his favorite Shah Rukh along with a new face Anushka Sharma. It is said that Yash Chopra himself asked his son Aditya to make one movie in the wake of several of their flicks touching a low graph.

Aditya narrated the story idea to his friend Jaideep Sahni who completed the script in three months. They sought some 60 days' dates from Shah Rukh for the shoot, and also found a fresh face from Bangalore named Anushka. Soon the director began the start-to-finish shoot at the Amritsar club besides their studio in Mumbai. The USP of the movie is that in one song it salutes the super stars of yesteryears. Believe it that all SRK's co-stars like Kajol, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherjee, obliged him. The movie is a love story but quite different in other ways. First, it's shot in India unlike others in London or Switzerland. Its lead couple faces no opposition from their families. Besides, they wear simple clothes unlike in Aditya's earlier movies.

The story begins with Surinder played by Shah Rukh Khan who is a simpleton but completely changes at the sight of Taani played by Anushka Sharma, who is just reverse of him . She is flamboyant and vivacious. But both fall a prey to circumstances and come together. However, Surinder changes into Raj by undergoing a personality change. This is a flaw ; how come Anushka didn't find out that it's her husband?

Two, Shah Rukh keeps doing so till the end. Luckily, there comes a change when Anushka is ready to elope with Raj, her dance partner. This is excellent. Anyway, the director and the storywriter are at fault . The movie runs longer than needed and that too when the audience looks for shorter duration. The music by Salim-Sulaiman is good at places. Haule Haule is an excellent composition and Dance Pe Chance is good for foot tapping. However, the other tracks are average. Ravi Chandran's cinematography is perfect.

Actingwise, Shah Rukh is superb. Anushka looks like her character even though she is a new face and gels well with ace actor like SRK. Vinay Pathak lends support throughout the movie. The present generation may appreciate the movie. So, the movie is likely to fare well at multiplexes and not so well at others. Luckily, there is no competitor in the field as it's the only release. The fate of the film, according to the actor, is in the hands of God. "Aditya and I feel that God has made this film. We think rab will take care of it and the people who go to watch it. We just want them to smile in this time of depression."

Diya Mirza - gets tech savvy !!!

2008-12-10T15:34:00.000-08:00

If you are one of those who pay a regular visit to the bookstores, then we are sure you must've noticed that bookstores of late seem extra illuminated, more than ever! The reason for this is Diya Mirza, who is redefining the term 'cover-girl' and how...only on the December edition (which also happens to be the second anniversary issue) of 'T3', the tech-gizmo-gadget magazine.

We are really at a staggering short of words to describe the beauty with which she carries the flamingly crimson red dress on the cover. One mere look at Diya, and we start wondering if the dress is enhancing her or vice versa. But amidst all this, what we forgot about is the lucky cell phone that has found its place in heaven, we mean, Diya's palms! The reader will be in for a shock not to see her interview anywhere in the mag. But the shock will be doubled when they see her posing with all the latest gizmos and gadgets, which include a laptop, watch and yes... a cell phone also!

We are sure of one thing that those for whom gadgets and gizmos mean nothing will start meaning them the world after checking out this issue! Just check it out yourself...it's a collector's item!

Diya Mirza Attended Peaceful Protest against Mumbai Killing

It was the huge crowd gathered in Mumbai near Taj Hotel protesting against the Mumbai killing and casual attitude of the government that led to the 26th November 2008 terrorist attack on Mumbai. Diya Mirza along with Neha Dhupia and other celebrities from the city took with common mass of the city to express their solidarity and condolences with people who were killed in the heinous act of fanaticism.

The protestors were marching through the city bearing signs and flags with an appeal to the people of the nation to rally against the country’s politicians. Though the rally was more focused on a need for peace yet it displayed anger and disappointment within the people and against the government.

Priyanka Chopra’s 12 rashis!

2008-12-05T00:06:00.000-08:00

Sanjeev Kumar did it in Naya Din Nayi Raat, Eddie Murphy’s done it in Nutty Professor, and now apni Priyanka Chopra’s all set to do it as well.

Play multiple roles, that is! While these actors played nine and seven roles in their films respectively, Priyanka is apparently going to play 12 different roles in Ashutosh Gowarikar’s What’s your Rashi? with boyfriend Harman Baweja.

And the buzz is that she will be playing 12 different characters belonging to the 12 rashis (zodiac signs)! Now obviously nobody’s willing to reveal the facts but in an earlier interview to BT, the actress admitted that this film is very special to her. “It’s a romantic comedy and my character is something nobody’s ever played in Indian cinema, no female heroine for sure.”
Hmmm, so do we conclude the buzz is true?

Priyanka Chopra’s 12 different characters in ‘What’s your Rashi’

These days Priyanka Chopra’s career graph is on the right platform. She has become the talk of the town after two successful films ‘Fashion’ and ‘Dostana’.

The buzz is that she is very excited about her forthcoming film ‘What’s your Rashi’ with Harman Baweja. The film is directed by none other Ashutosh Gowarikar.

The director Ashutosh Gowarikar is back on the news headlines with his next flick ‘What’s your Rashi’. It is said that Priyanka Chopra will play 12 different roles in a single movie. The title of the film is based on 12 zodiac signs but nothing has been announced officially. The movie is based on the novel Kimball Ravenswood which is written by Madhu Rye.

Talking about Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra Ashutosh stated, “When I saw Harman in the film ‘Love Story 2050′ I requested his father to show me the rushes. He turned out to be fantastic. He is an amazing actor. I was confirmed in my belief that he is the best person for the part. Harman came into the picture first then I signed Priyanka Chopra.”

Priyanka Chopra says, “It is a romantic comedy and my character is something nobody’s ever played in Indian cinema, no female actress for sure. I hope the film turns out interesting too. This film will also give a lift to my career.”

Sexy Sonal Chauhan to perform with Bryan Adams

2008-11-24T13:28:00.000-08:00

Her debut film ‘Jannat’ opposite Emraan Hashmi did fairly well at the box office and the girl definitely made her presence felt with the film. Talking about tall and sexy Sonal Chauhan not much has been on from her side post ‘Jannat’.

Now, Sonal is all set to win the hearts of her fans with her performance where she will be seen sharing the stage and performing alongside internationally acclaimed rockstar Bryan Adams at a gala event in January next year. The entire show has been organized by a leading jewellery company and this is the first time a mainstream Bollywood actress would be seen performing alongside a top international rockstar.

Do we need to mention here how excited Sonal is about performing with international star Bryan Adams?

Amisha Patel - Her boyfriend is not gay ???

2008-11-24T13:17:00.000-08:00

Amisha Patel and her beau Kanav Puri have been in splits ever since an e-mail has been in circulation since last week alleging Kanav’s ‘gay’ preferences. The couple feels some- one is deliberately trying to create mischief by doing so. The e-mail sent by one Natasha Rodrigues reads, “Recently, I came across this article about actress Amisha Patel’s London-based businessman boyfriend Kanav Puri on the internet.

This is an article which was printed on the internet in July, 2004 before he and Amisha fell hopelessly in love.This is the true picture of Kanav who is a gay or may be now is a bisexual since he met Amisha and is now seeing her.

Maybe Amisha is just a front for him to keep his parents happy as he is their only son and the heir to their business empire.” The actress says, “Kanav and me were highly entertained by the article. It livened up a really dull day! This whole gay thing is hilarious! Trust me, Kanav is not gay. I should know,” she giggles and adds, “We are intrigued that someone is so obsessed with us, knows things about both us, that even we don’t. It was very entertaining.

Vikram (Bhatt) has never been to Wharton; forget about studying there.”The e-mail further states, ” Amisha Patel dumped poor Vikram Bhatt after he supported her for three years. Her parents had emptied her bank accounts and left her without anything.Vikram gave her shelter, care, food, understanding, expensive gifts, diamonds and exquisite holidays abroad, taking her out to various restaurants and protection and that is what he got in return.

When Amisha’s professional life and personal too with Vikram was on track, she bought a 4BHK penthouse and another 2 BHK house, one in Hyderabad too and all the frills that go with it.”Ameesha says, “The girl seems to know more than me. Vikram’s a sweet chap and a good friend. I had bought the 4BHK penthouse five years ago when I was dating Vikram. In fact, Vikram’s mom had arranged for the pandit who did the griha- pravesh for the flat. It is me and only me who supports myself.

Whatever I own today is through my hard work. By God’s grace, I have the ability to and have always been financially independent. Vikram has never given me expensive gifts. But my other friends and he emotionally supported me when I didn’t have a dime to my name. I don’t need anybody to support myself. Anyways this is all too petty to even discuss.”

The last allegation made against Kanav in the e-mail says, “Wonder how you guys have not dug out any info about his past and the fact that he was seeing one Priya Sachdev Chatwal who is now married to Vikram Chatwal?” Amisha says in her forthright manner, “If Kanav was dating Priya, big deal! I knew that. Even I was seeing Vikram at some point. Kanav and I have always been honest in our relationships, including our past ones and don’t see any reason to hide them.”

Actor M.N Nambiar Dies !!!

2008-11-21T01:37:00.000-08:00

One of the oldest actors from the pre-war era, M.N Nambiar( Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar), died today (November 19) afternoon at his residence in Chennai, he was 89.

He is one of the best known ‘Villain’ in Tamil films, mainly playing the villain in MGR films. He has done over 1000 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi.

He has been in the film industry for more than 50 years. He has worked with 7 generations of actors.

M.N Nambiar was probabally the first villain actor in Tamil cinema to get claps, when he appeared on the screen.

Tamil cinema Veteran Villan Actor M.N. Nambiar passes away

Veteran Actor Nambiar is no more. The star passed away on Wednesday - 19th November in chennai after suffering from longtime ailment. He was 89. He is survived by his wife, son and senior BJP leader Sukumaran Nambiar, and a daughter.

Manjeri Narayan Nambiar, made his name in Tamil cinema with a career spanning six decades, with more than 1,000 films to his name. His famous films include Aayirathil Oruvan, Ambikapathi, Missiyamma, Nenjam Marappathillai, Thooral Ninu Pochu , Thigambara Samiyar, Sarvadhikari, Manthrikumari, Enga Veetu Pillai and Arasilankumari.

M.N. Nambiar was an ardent devotee of Sabari Mala Sri Ayyappan. He had a long association with the temple, and had visited the shrine for more than 65 years, which earned him the title Maha Guruswamy.

Mallika Sherawat - on ‘Grazia’ cover !!!

2008-11-21T00:05:00.000-08:00

Mallika Sherawat is experimenting with new looks these days apart from the bold and hot image that she already has. After going through the transformation from a hot bombshell to a snake woman for ‘Hissss’, the lady now appears in a very corporately chic avatar in the latest edition of the fashion magazine ‘Grazia’.

The media is abuzz with the word that Mallika was on a special diet for weeks to carry out this shoot. If the cover was not enough, the inside pages have a whole articles covering all about Mallika which is accompanied by snaps in which the photographer has presented her like never before. A small mention to the section of ‘5 Things To Know About Mallika’, which gives an insight of the ‘Real Mallika’.

Talking about her personal life, Mallika declares that she is single and well, she is not very happy about it. Moving towards sexual topics, Mallika denies to have ever watched videos, not even the MMS clip which was rumoured to be hers. She says she’ll watch those in her old age. When quizzed about sex, Mallika gives back her witty yet sharp reply. Which is Mallika’s favorite position? Position no.1 right at the top she replies.

Mallika Sherawat hosted Charity Event at Beverly Hills

Mallika Sherawat who can hardly be seen at any event in Mumbai, surprisingly, hosted a charity event for the Amritraj’s Foundation at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday, October 18. Sonu Nigam also participated and donated his services at the program that was organized for poor children and women who are forced into prostitution. At the program former US president HW Bush and Bill Clinton were also honored.

Katrina Kaif sleeping beauty ???

2008-11-19T12:35:00.000-08:00

She’s been on a roll of late but a nearly exhausted Katrina Kaif tells Shubha Shetty Saha that she still hasn’t found time for rest. Good films, great money has been driving stars from one set to another — often in different countries.

The flip side of success is definitely overwork. Some time ago Kareena Kapoor had confessed to After Hours that she’s been left with absolutely no time for her personal life, and now it’s Katrina Kaif’s turn to signal a time out. “I have been working really hard. You know how it is, when your film is just about to release (Yuvvraj).

Apart from shooting you also get busy with the publicity bit,” she says, ruing the fact that sleeping for a decent eight hour has become an elusive luxury. “I really need a good night’s rest,” sighed Katrina kaif talking to us late in the night. “But no regrets really. Right now, work is fabulous. I think as a young girl, it’s alright to work as hard as possible. What time I get for myself is more than enough. This kind of work comes to you perhaps once in your life and it is best to take advantage of it,” she says sagely.

But that said, Katrina kaif also admits that the recent hits she has delivered have also burdened her with so many expectations. “I can feel the pressure sometimes. But I tell myself that I cannot let these things affect me. I just need to be really happy because God has been exceptionally kind to me and I have had such wonderful people to work with.”

However, she knows that the films releasing in 2009 will present a totally different side to her. “I have been more or less doing the same kind of roles till now. But next year I will be seen in films by Rajkumar Santoshi and Prakash Jha besides a Yashraj film (working title New York).“Jha’s film has a very realistic role for me and it will be a refreshing change from what I have already done.

I don’t want to stagnate, but at the same time I know that my commercial roles have worked for me. My glam roles have gone down very well with people and I will continue doing them. I absolutely loved dancing in films like Singgh is King and I am not going to give up those kind of roles up for anything,” she says.

Katrina Kaif refuses to work with Salman’s jaani dushman Viveik!

Salman’s ladylove Katrina Kaif is packed with new releases and much to everyone’s surprise, she has readily agreed to work with Salman’s friend turned foe Shah Rukh Khan. But, she does have some exceptions. The long-legged beauty had recently sternly refused to work with Sallu’s jaani dushman Viveik Oberoi.

Well, so what’s weird is the ‘fact’ that the reason of all the hullabaloo, chaos is none other than Sallu’s ex-flame, the Bachchan bahu Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. So it seems, Katrina kaif did really seek permission prior to nodding a ‘yes’ for the SRK project.

And, this is what Kats had to say in an interview to a news daily, “See, whatever happened was between the two of them. I wasn’t involved. Both have come out in the open and spoken about it to the media. But at the end of the day, they’re senior professionals from the film industry and they have been around much longer than I have.”So why the cold shoulder to Viveik?

“There’s only one person whom Salman has made his displeasure very clear about for which he has a very valid reason. I think he is very uncomfortable with his friends being around Viveik. Everyone knows about it because Salman has spoken about it.”That explains why Viveik chose to follow the SRK camp.

Katrina is all set for the release of her much-awaited musical venture ‘Yuvvraaj’ opposite beau Salman. “The role is a wonderful one of a cello player. I was told to play the cello in the film like I was dancing. I moved my fingers the way I would use my feet to dance and it worked. The scenes came out great. Anyway I had a great teacher to show me how to play the instrument.”

The lovers chemistry seems to be actually working out well for movie, “It’s great to be paired opposite someone who you know and who has been close to you. This film is a little more special to me in the sense that it is looking very good. It has a good story and it is a film which I think is going to be on celluloid forever. It has the makings of a romantic classic.”Well, can’t really predict the fate of the movie, but looks like Viveik is soon to vanish from the big screen!

Sushmita Sen to play powerful lady politician Benazir Bhutto

2008-11-12T11:57:00.000-08:00

The guesses for the lead role in the movie on the Pakistan’s powerful lady politician Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated last year, has been abuzz for quite sometime now. Now, we have it that Sushmita Sen has finally bagged this role of her lifetime. The actress is also brushing up her Urdu for the role.

The movie, a biopic of the slain leader, will be a joint venture by Vox Vision and Sum Films and will be shot in Pakistan and England.

Sushmita was busy for quite some time with the making of ‘Rani Laxmi Bai’ and judging reality show ‘Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena’. She had done extensive research for ‘Rani Laxmi Bai’. She had learnt the martial arts and was ready to direct the film herself. Now, with Sush getting such a big opportunity the fate of her so-called dream project seems uncertain.

Mudassar Aziz madly in love with Sushmita

We still don’t know whether Sushmita Sen will get her dulha in the film Dulha Mil Gaya but she definitely has got her real life groom in the director of the film Mudassar Aziz. The industry people are whispering about their marriage also. At the same time, Mudassar thinks that Sushmita is the only source of his inspiration. But this is not the end.

He says that whenever Sushmita will be in need, he will be with her. Still, the things are not working well. Why? Well, the groom declines any chance of development in their personal relationship that may lead them to marriage. According to him, it’s simply gimmick. Writer turned director Mudassar is directing Sushmita in Dulha Mil Gaya but in Sushmita’s home production Jhansi Ki Rani Lakshmibai, he is just helping out the writing department.

Explaining the reason, Mudassar says, “I am just helping her in writing because she is giving direction in the film”. But won’t you help her in direction!
“It’s not only for writing or direction for Lakshmibai,” he replies, “but also for any case in life, Mudassar will always be with Sushmita.”

Wow!! That’s really called playing the role of a man. It clearly shows how Mudassar is in love with Sushmita. But still, the other side of the issue is not clear. To merge the marriage issue up, we still would have to wait for Sushmita’s opinion. As we know without the better half the marital globe is still incomplete.

Shilpa Shetty - One on One With Shilpa Shetty

2008-11-10T07:57:00.000-08:00

Shilpa Shetty is roaming around with a bandage on her wrist these days as a result of a torn ligament. “I think it’s because of wear and tear due to weight training or it can also be because of the cartwheels that I was practicing for the film.

My doctor has asked me to go easy for at least three months so I can’t shoot for the film,” said the actress, about her most ambitious project, a multi-star action film. All this has not dampened her spirits; she is now reading more scripts so that she can start working on a film for her home production.

“It will be a script which is less complicated, less painful and not a multi-starrer,” said Shilpa, who now thinks that for a first time producer, a multi-star film is not a very good idea. “I couldn’t get dates from all the actors. It’s quite a difficult task. I kept my other projects on hold because of this film.

I realized that I had turned more of a producer and less of an actress, so now I’m going to turn that around and complete the films I’ve signed with other banners,’ said Shetty, who will get back to her multi-star film later on, the script of which has been written by Mushtaq Sheikh.

“It’s good that the film is on hold as it’s a mega budget film and due to recession and the global melt down, the financiers want us to cut down on the costs which is not possible,” said Shilpa who despite her injury was in the gym when she was interviewed by BT . “Arrey yaar, I’m just cycling,” remarked the actress! I guess some things never change!

Katrina Kaif - writing a memoir ???

2008-11-10T07:52:00.000-08:00

Katrina Kaif is getting set to reveal some saucy details about her day to day life as she has fallen prey to the dairy bug.The sassy actress is maintaining a diary whereby she is jotting down all her activities for the past three months.

But wait before you get all worked up and excited about getting your hands on some juicy gossip as Kat has taken on the pen for purely professional reasons. As a part of unique publicity tactic for Yash Raj Films’ upcoming flick ‘New York’, Katrina has been writing in all about her life on the sets of the film. And the actress is swearing by the experiences she has jotted down.

And if Katrina alone is not enough to get you interested in this ‘no lies’ write up, then the diary also has some interesting inputs from heartthrobs John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh. A news daily quoted a source as saying, “Katrina has been making entries in this diary for the last three months since she began shooting for ‘New York’.

It’s like her personal diary with inputs from John and Neil. It will cover all their experiences peppered with interesting anecdotes while shooting for the film in New York and Philadelphia.

Katrina is very excited about it as she’s never kept a diary before and this is a novel way of sharing her experiences, on and off screen, while filming.” What’s even better is that besides interesting stories and tales about the entire moviemaking schedule, the diary will also have the pictures of Neil and John. Now, that is surely the diary we would all like to get our hands on.

Gauri Khan hospitalised due to food poisoning

2008-11-10T07:45:00.000-08:00

Gauri Khan was spotted attending Farah Khan’s Triumph lingerie fashion show on Friday night at the Tulip Centaur Hotel in Juhu. But yesterday afternoon she was admitted to hospital following a stomach infection.

Says a source close to Shahrukh, “Though Gauri was fine till Farah’s show on Friday night, on Sunday afternoon she started vomitting and feeling sick. Apparently, she had eaten something the night before which didn’t suit her resulting in a bout of severe food poisoning. She was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra yesterday late afternoon. The doctors are saying it was something she ate but it could also be a gastro-intestinal infection.”

The source adds that Shahrukh was shooting for his next film Rab De Bana Di Jodi but the moment he heard the news of Gauri’s illness, he cancelled the shooting and rushed home to take her to the hospital. The source adds, “Shahrukh stayed by Gauri’s side till the doctors said her condition was improving. She will be discharged in a day or so.” Both SRK and Gauri remained unavailable for comment.

Shahrukh Khan has a confidante

It was way back in mid–June that we broke the news about Vinay Pathak being there with Shah Rukh Khan in RAB NE BANA DI JODI, a story that was picked up by every possible source. Well, as always we bring you the latest about Vinay Pathak’s character in the Aditya Chopra directed Shah Rukh Khan–Anushka Sharma starrer. As per reliable sources, Vinay Pathak essays a very important role in the film. He is Shah Rukh Khan’s supremely confident ‘know all’ friend and confidante, a sort of an ‘agony uncle’, whose advice SRK seeks for his problems. Infact, Vinay’s role is very critical to the RAB NE BANA DI JODI script. In the film, SRK plans his strategy to win the respect of his beloved, in consultation with Vinay.

In a way, the whole film revolves around the SRK–Vinay interactions and the outcome of their ‘brainstorming’ sessions. Here’s looking forward to the SRK–Vinay team in RAB NE BANA DI JODI on December 12

Hot Priyanka Chopra Sexy Filmfare Cover

2008-11-04T15:52:00.000-08:00

Priyanka Chopra was quite delighted unwrapping edition of Filmfare on which cover she has posed sexy swim wear. The magazine was launched at BJN Banquets in Mumbai and she preside the proceedings as the guest of honor. On the occasion she revealed her feelings about, actor Harman Baweja, in issue of the magazine where she was quoted on the cover of the magazine saying “Harman has been special and he still is.” She at the event posed as a promotional gesture for ‘Dostana’, and ‘Fashion’.

Amrita Arora to wed Shakeel in March!

2008-11-04T15:44:00.000-08:00

Amrita Arora to wed Shakeel in March!

After splitting apart from long time Pakistani cricketer boyfriend Usman Afsal, Amita Arora finds the real love in the heart of Shakeel Ladak. The duo has been dating from six months and quite sure of getting into matrimonial bonding. They are ready to make marriage commitments next year in March.
Says a source, “Amrita and Shakeel are planning to get married by March 2009. The two families have already met and are currently sorting out the dates. It will be either March 3 or 6 and will be held at a luxurious resort in Goa. It’s been Amrita’s dream to have a beautiful church wedding in Goa. The couple has been going around for more than six months with Shakeel even accompanying Amrita to Los Angeles in August when she was shooting for Kambakht Ishq.” Amrita is talking openly about her marriage in parties and events. But when contacted, she rubbishes the marriage rumor. She said, “Who said this? It’s not true.

I am not getting married in March next year. Everyone was joking at a party and forcing Shakeel and me to commit a marriage date, so I told them that there are no marriage plans as of now.”

DEEPIKA PADUKONE - Maxim Cover Girl August

2008-08-26T16:22:00.000-07:00

Deepika Padukone Biography
Deepika Padukone, born 5 January 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark, is an Indian model & Actress. She is the daughter of former badminton Champion Prakash Padukone. Her mother tongue is Tulu.

She has been modeling appearances in print and television advertising campaigns for Liril, Close-Up toothpaste and Limca, receiving many prestigious modeling offers, including brand ambassadorship of the Jewels of India, an annual jewelery exhibition. She hit the international scene when Maybelline made her their new international cover-girl face.

At the fifth annual Kingfisher Fashion Awards, for Indian models and designers, she was awarded the title of Model of the Year. Shortly after wards, she was chosen as one of the models for the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar for 2006, thus cementing her reputation as a supermodel. She also bagged two trophies at the Idea Zee F Awards in 2006 - female Model of the year (Commercial Assignments) and Fresh Face of the year.
Deepika Padukone has a younger sister named Anisha.

Career

Modeling

While pursuing her studies in college, Deepika Padukone decided to pursue a career in modeling due to her tall and slender figure. Over the years, she has modeled for famous Indian brand names such as Liril, Dabur Lal powder, Close-Up toothpaste and Limca. She received many prestigious modeling offers, which included becoming the brand ambassadorship of the Jewels of India. Padukone hit the international scene when Maybelline made her their new international spokesperson.

At the 5th annual Kingfisher Fashion Awards she was awarded the title Model of the Year. Shortly afterward, she was chosen as one of the models for the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar for 2006 and won two trophies at the Idea Zee Fashion Awards: Female Model of the Year - (Commercial Assignments) and Fresh Face of the Year later that year. Padukone was also chosen as the brand ambassador of Kingfisher Airlines and most recently Levi Strauss and Tissot SA.

Acting

After pursuing a successful career in modeling, Deepika Padukone branched out into acting. She started by starring in the music video for the song Naam Hai Tera from the independent pop album Aap Kaa Surroor by Himesh Reshammiya.

In 2006, Deepika Padukone made her cinematic debut in the Kannada film, Aishwarya staring opposite actor Upendra. She later made a successful Bollywood debut in 2007 with Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om opposite Shahrukh Khan.

The film went on to become the biggest hit of the year, both in India and abroad. The film featured her portraying Shantipriya - a 1970s superstar, and later as Sandy - a young woman who looks exactly like Shantipriya. Her performance was well received, earning the actress a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award as well as her first Filmfare Best Actress nomination. Taran Adarsh from indiaFM noted, "Deepika Padukone has all it takes to be a top star -- the personality, the looks and yes, she's supremely talented too. Standing in the same frame as SRK and getting it right is no small achievement. She comes as a whiff of fresh air!"

Deepika Padukone's most recent film is Siddharth Anand's Bachna Ae Haseeno, which released on August 15, 2008. As of August 2008, Padukone is curently working on Nikhil Advani's Chandni Chowk To China opposite Akshay Kumar.

Shah Rukh Khan - to Quit Smoking Again ???

2008-08-06T20:07:00.000-07:00

The chain-smoking giant of the Bollywood box-office Shah Rukh Khan has decided to give up smoking again. In an interview to the Malayalam daily, Malayalam Manorma SRK said,

I am planning to quit smoking for the sake of my children, who hate to see me smoke. It is a blessing in disguise and I will quit smoking in the next two months.

Health Minister Ambumani Ramadoss had often mentioned that Shah Rukh’s habit of smoking publicly sets a bad example for for youngsters. Because of Ambumani, Tamil star Vijay announced that he won’t smoke in screen.

Shah Rukh Khan added

I started smoking when I was 22. For the last 20 years, I have been a smoker.I am sure Mr Ramadoss will be very happy to hear this news

This is not the first time SRK has promised to quit smoking !!! The question is, has Shah Rukh Khan really going to give up smoking?

SRK to appear on Rakhi’s chat show

Item girl Rakhi Sawant managed to have some Bollywood biggies on her chat show but her wish list is not limited up to them only. She wanted the presence of the most vibrant actor of Bollywood, Shah rukh Khan on her show. After getting nod from perfectionist Aamir Khan, Rakhi deliberately followed Shahrukh to acquire his acceptance. Finally, King Khan gave his words to Rakhi to be her guest.
Rakhi’s joy knew no bounds when Shah rukh Khan sent her an SMS confirming his presence. Rakhi said, “Yes Shah Rukh Khan has agreed to shoot for me. I am thrilled because I always wanted him to be a guest on The Rakhi Sawant Show. Since he has been so busy with his films and other work, I wasn’t sure if he would agree. But he did, and I am very excited that he finally said yes!”

Rakhi will shoot with Shah rukh Khan when he will be free and give his suitable dates. After getting approval from the two Khans, Rakhi eyes Salman Khan. She feels it’s an honor to have the three great Khans on her show.

Katrina Kaif - I don’t want to work with Salman !!!

2008-07-29T16:40:00.000-07:00

Salman and Katrina’s romance was going through a rough patch already as the actor, reportedly, had objections to the lady’s choice of films and her co-stars, and now the beau’s spat with Shah Rukh khan has given a final blow to their relationship.

Industry sources say Katrina is in no mood to forgive Salman for his behaviour at the actress’ birthday bash which received unwanted media attention. Reports reveal that after the actor’s fight with the King Khan, Sallu has been trying really hard to woo Katrina and get the love story back on track.

But Katrina has got so irritated over his flattering attempts that she has stopped talking to him. A well-placed source has revealed, “Katrina is blaming Salman for the entire episode. The lady believes that Salman, being the host of the evening (at her birthday), could have handled the situation more sensibly.” Katrina seems to have grown over Sallu as the actress recently said that she doesn’t want to work with the actor anymore. The lady, however, justified her statement saying that she would now like to be paired with actors of her age.

So after the Priyanka-Harman break-up rumours, grapevine has it that one of the hottest couple in Bollywood, Salman and Katrina, is heading for splitsville. Poor Sallu seems to be losing his love yet again!

We, ofcourse, wish the pair all the luck…

Salman-Katrina splitting wide open

The last straw was probably his behavior at her birthday party recently when Salman Khan initiated a fight between him and guest Shah Rukh Khan that nearly came to blows. The sources said that after the incident Salman and Katrina are not on talking terms. “Katrina is blaming Salman for the entire episode,” said a common friend.

Katrina was of the opinion that Salman should have restrained himself as he was playing the host. “But certain things are not in anyone’s control and it is destined to happen,” Katrina said in an interview. A close friend of Salman said: “He is good at heart. He took initiative for the party to please Katrina. But everything went wrong.” Industry insiders have been talking about the cooling off of this relationship for some months now. The on-off affair has already toned down to a mere friendship, according to their close friends.

Salman has ruined his future with Katrina by his drinking habits and also his hang-up for ex-girlfriend Aishwarya Rai. Katrina is concentrating on her professional life, which is going great guns. She has also stopped taking Salman’s advice in her career and that has soured relationship between the two.The SRK- Salman spat at the birthday party must have hit the nail in the coffin.

Shah Rukh Khan & Salman Khan, Bull fight ???

2008-07-24T18:27:00.000-07:00

The birthday bash of beautiful Katrina Kaif turned into ugly star war between two big Khans of Bollywood. The war between Salman and Shan Rukh Khan dates back to 2003 when Salman had barged on the sets of SRK’s film ‘Chalte Chalte’ in order to forcibly meet Aishwarya Rai. The two eventually made up by the end of 2004 at the pre-marriage ceremony of Farah Khan.

If sources are to be believed, Salman kept throwing verbal blows on SRK from the moment latter arrived referring to their reality shows ‘Kya Aap Panchvi Paas Se Tej Hain’ and ‘Dus Ka Dum’ claiming that his show had fared much better. Initially Shah Rukh took things in a stride but as the party progressed, the fight grew bitter and serious.

Sources are quoted as saying that the two stars looked like they would come to blows. Thankfully, people at the party, chiefly Aamir, Katrina and Gauri, intervened and tried to cool things between the two stars. Eventually, SRK left the party in a huff with wife Gauri.

Both the stars have their supporters in the industry. Where Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Khanna, Ranbir Kapoor, Fardeen and Zayed Khan called up Salman to express their sympathy, veterans like Yash Chopra and Javed Akhtar called Shah Rukh to enquire about the incident. Besides, Karan Johar, Sajid Khan and Farhan Akhtar are also in the SRK camp.

Preeti Jhangiani - I can do intimate scenes !!!

2008-07-09T21:25:00.000-07:00

Preeti Jhangiani (TOI Photo)

Actor Preeti Jhangiani had made her debut with Mohabbatein and it was an unusual debut with Preeti playing the role of a young widow who has a second chance at love.

“Yes, Mohabbatein is the movie that I am still remembered for. I remember practicing classical dance for eight months to play my character convincing in the movie,” she recalls. And now Preeti is enjoying her ‘newly married’ status.

In town for an inauguration and launch of an outlet of a nationwide chain of restaurants, Preeti says, “Being married is a wonderful feeling.

I’m enjoying it thoroughly. Though we could just spend a month together as I had to go to the US, we had a lovely time soaking in the ‘we are married’ feeling. We are spending as much time as possible together and making the most of it.”

And she makes it very clear at the onset that “marriage has not meant an end to my career or goals. My husband (actor Parvin Dabas) understands that movies are on my agenda and thankfully, I have a new project on hand.”

She goes on to reveal that while their honeymoon was spent in the US where she had some work to attend to, she would like to take a holiday with Parvin to “Miami and Bali as it is my dream
destination.”

Preeti considers Smita Patil and Shabana Azmi to be her role models and says, “I am open to all kind of roles as long as the script is interesting. It doesn’t matter if it is a big banner production or not. I am also not choosy about who my co-star is. The main hero of the film is the script.”

We hope directors are reading this interview, for Preeti also makes it clear that she’s comfortable doing “intimate scenes as it is a part and parcel of my work. My husband has no issues about it as well.”

As she digs into some food, she says, “I am a pure non-vegetarian. But I also have a fondness for traditional Gujarati food as I have got many Gujarati friends. I simply love methi theplas.”

Saifeena Kapoor Khan - Saifeena to set the stage on fire

2008-07-08T20:38:00.000-07:00

Spicezee Bureau

Mumbai, July 08: Forget movies or Box Office rankings, this summer the B-town is engaged in an all new ball game that is much bigger and fiercer than any other battle ever as it involves live performances leaving no scope for an error.

Yes, it’s the live stage shows that have gripped Bollywood and now there are not two but three big troops competing for the top spot. Care to guess who has just got ‘tempted’ to join this ‘unforgettable’ rat race.

Well, it’s Saifeena Kapoor Khan. The much in love couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor are all set to take the world by storm as they design their own stage show.

According to reports the couple has been roped in by the Moranis for the couple’s first show together in Dubai next month. Going by the two’s mass fan following that increases manifold when they come together organisers are all set to cash upon the real life sparks between the two love birds.

All we can say is that the competitions is surely getting tougher as the Bollywood big daddies fight it out for the most ‘unforgettable’ stage show.

Flavour of this season – Saifeena

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan.

They're certainly hard to forget, and they're pretty and tempting too.

While the Bachchans and SRK fight it out with the The Unforgettables Tour and the Temptations Tour, Bollywood's newest it couple is ready to woo the world with their own stage show.

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor have been roped in by the Moranis for the couple's maiden show together in Dubai early next month. "Saif and Kareena are the flavour of this season, and this is the perfect opportunity to showcase their chemistry.

That is why, early next month; we are taking them to Dubai. The date has not been confirmed yet, but it is certain that they are going to perform," says our source from Cineyug, the company owned by Mohomed Morani. Will the third party be the most rocking one? Let's wait and watch!

Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na - scores over Love Story

2008-07-07T19:46:00.000-07:00

Helped by a good response from young movie-goers, Aamir Khan Productions and PVR Cinemas’ co-production Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na has scored over its costlier rival Harry Baweja’s sci-fi flick Love Story 2050 in the first three crucial days. The Imran Khan-starrer Jaane Tu... earned an estimated Rs 20 crore in its first weekend. The producers now plan to add an additional 150 prints, buoyed by the film’s success.

Jaane Tu... was made with a modest budget of Rs 10 crore and was released with about 450 prints. Says Aamir Khan: “It has seen an overwhelming response not just in metros but smaller cities too.

Even on Monday, we haven’t seen any drop in collections or occupancy levels. We plan to increase the number of shows and prints as the demand has seen a huge surge from exhibitors.”

IT'S the frivolity of the tale that does it in. Yes, Jaane Tu...could actually have been paisa vasool fare with it's coming-of-age tale of two college friends who discover they can be lovers too. In fact, the film has its moments: great restraint, some funny sit-com, a pleasant and youthful lead pair (Imran-Genelia), peppy music (AR Rahman) and riveting cameos by the character actors. But the kahani mein twist is so silly, it makes you want to cry over all the spilt milk.

Jai Rathore (Imran) is a polite, peace-loving, almost cowardly Rajput who doesn't take offence even when he is humiliated by best friend Genelia's brother (an interesting debut by Prateik Babbar). His mom (Ratna Pathak Shah) loves him this way and has specially brought him up to be placid and pliant, to protect him from his violent family history. But deceased dad Naseeruddin Shah, who talks from a photo frame, knows his son will reclaim family legacy and become a true Rajput someday. He does, and manages to win his girl friend too who dreams of a beau who will beat up all the guys who trouble her.

The film works well in the first half, where the archetypal college group prepares itself for life after college. Everyone thinks Jai and Aditi (Genelia) will end up happily-ever-after, except Jai and Aditi. They spend half of the film proving everybody wrong by finding a suitable match for each other. That's the fun part. And then, spend the other half, trying to come to terms with their more-than-friends feelings for each other. That's the unfunny part, especially since it is too prolonged.

Although it has a similar story-line, this one isn't in league with the Shahid Kapoor-Amrita Rao film, Ishq Vishq or Karan Johar's iconic Kuch Kuch Hota Hai . A word about Imran Khan: he begins on unsure footing and gradually slips into the role of Mr Nice Guy with consummate ease. Watch out for a great act by Ratna Pathak Shah as the new age mom and Naseeruddin Shah, as the dancing dead thakur who's left waiting for a certain Mr Godot, in the end!

Kareena Kapoor - with Laila in Yash Raj Film’s next production

2008-07-06T20:27:00.000-07:00

Kareena is all set to be seen in an altogether different avtar for Yash Raj Film’s next production. Soon she would be heard as Laila and the film which would be giving her this platform is ROADSIDE ROMEO.

ROADSIDE ROMEO - Well, that’s the first ever animation outing for YRF where Kareena along with Saif Ali Khan would be giving a voiceover for the dogs. In fact it is going to be a Kareena v/s Kareena outing since ROADSIDE ROMEO would be arriving on the same day (i.e. 24th October) as GOLMAAL RETURNS in which she plays one of the leading ladies.

Though the first look of ROADSIDE ROMEO (featuring Saif Ali Khan’s voice) was revealed months back when this Jugal Hansraj film was slated for Summer 2008 release, a delay to Diwali has resulted in the makers arriving with a new promo with Kareena in focus this time around. As Laila, the female dog who comes to give an audition for a heroine’s role, Kareena gets the right ‘ada’ in place to demonstrate the naughty-yet-smart streak.

She doesn’t just tease the casting director with her monosyllabic yet confident replies; she also intimidates him with her smartness. Not just that, she also flutters her eyelashes when the right time arrives and gives a lot more than just a simple message when the director probes deeper into skills. How exactly? Well, she just replies that she knows ‘everything - just about everything’!

Paving a way for far more interesting things to come as the film arrives in entirety; the special promo of ROADSIDE ROMEO arrives along with the just released DVDs of TASHAN and is also expected to be plugged along with the prints of BACHNA AE HASEENO.

ROADSIDE ROMEO is slated to be the biggest animation movie ever coming from the house of Yash Raj Films with music by Salim-Sulaiman. The other star attraction of the film is Javed Jaffrey who also gives a voiceover for a dog.

Imran Khan - Evryone even celebrities love him ???

2008-07-05T15:32:00.000-07:00

Really? this is amazing, we can't WAIT TO CATCH THE FILM BACK TO BACK and make our crticial revies here in Tinsel Gurus.

Imran Khan who makes his debut in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, is overwhelmed at the response the promos and reaction of people that he gets, it seems to unnerve the rooted guy.

Says Imran Khan, “I feel very odd when people come and ask me for autographs or want to take pictures with me. I have lived for the past 25 years being just another guy so it overwhelms me when suddenly I get recognised.

It’s new and I’m still getting used to it.” Get used to it dude, enjoy your new stardom as long as it last!

We gave you exclusive pics to the premiere, now watch the video. THIS IS by far GLAMOUROUS. Almost every one from the film fertinity is present.

Imran Khan’s mother Nuzhat too in ‘Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na’

Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na starring Aamir khan’s nephew Imran Khan and Genelia , Co-produced by Aamir Khan and his uncle, Mansoor Khan. Imran’s mother, Nuzhat, also has a role in the movie — that of costume designer! Co-designing the look of the film’s cast is Ashley Rebello. He decided to walk us through the costumes:

I took up Jaane Tu because I am very close to Nuzhat. We had designed the costumes in Josh, directed by Mansoor Khan. In fact, I started my career with Mansoor in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander. So when he offered Jaane Tu to me, I said yes.

The briefing I got for the movie from (director) Abbas Tyrewala and Mansoor was that this film is about young college kids. Abbas told me that he did not want the colour blue on any of the costumes. But I convinced him that this was impossible as college-going kids wear a lot of blue denims.

Saif Ali Khan - Kareena Kapoor marriage will happen real soon ???

2008-07-03T20:35:00.000-07:00

Wedding bells may not be that far away for actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor as the two are contemplating marriage sooner than the three-four-year target they had set earlier.”Oh yes, much sooner. In fact, people may be hearing an announcement from us very soon. If I had my way, I’d marry her today right here in London where she’s joined me,” Saif said.”Yes, I’m ready to make it legal any time.
In any case, aren’t we supposed to have gone through a secret Muslim marriage?” he says sarcastically about certain media reports.

Saif was married to Amrita Singh and after 13 years of marriage and two children, the couple separated in 2004. After he divorced Amrita, he dated Italian model Rosa Catalano, but broke up with her in 2007.

The romance between Saif and Kareena took off on the sets of “Tashan”. And Saif has never sounded so fiercely committed.

“If I’m sounding that way, it’s because that’s how I feel. With due respects to all the other relationships in life, after my marriage to Amrita and my two kids, this is the most important relationship I’ve had.”

Saif can barely contain his anxiety and eagerness to do the right thing.

“Of course, I’m anxious. You must understand this is the most important part of my life… so much so that at times I find even my career taking a backseat to my relationship. I’ve to guard against that. I must quickly learn to separate the professional from the personal.”

Saif admits it would take his children Sarah and Ibrahim a while to get used to the changes in their dad’s life.

“I’m not going to pretend that my children, Kareena and I have become one big family. They’re intelligent kids with a mind of their own. Sarah is in fact 13 and a lady herself. It would be quite a while before they are fully comfortable with the change in my life.

“They haven’t spent that much time with Kareena to know her as well as I do. But the good thing is everyone close to me realises that this relationship is for keeps, that I’ve never been more serious. Now it’s entirely up to me and Kareena to take the relationship to the next level.”

Saif is upset with reports that he has lately been crowding his ladylove with his attentions.

“Of course, I want to be with her as much as I can. My regret is we can’t be together more often. We are uncannily similar people and I’ve only now begun to understand why I need to be with her constantly. She complements me, as I hope I complement her. So of course, I try to be where she is.”

He dislikes people intruding into his personal life and says: “I understand people want to put our relationship under a microscope. They want to know about our relationship. But there’s only so much that they can know or perceive. What Kareena and I feel for each other, only the two of us know.”

Wedding bells may not be that far away for actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor as the two are contemplating marriage sooner than the three-four-year target they had set earlier. “Oh yes, much sooner.

In fact, people may be hearing an announcement from us very soon. If I had my way, I’d marry her today right here in London where she’s joined me,” Saif told “Yes, I’m ready to make it legal any time. In any case, aren’t we supposed to have gone through a secret Muslim marriage?” he says sarcastically about certain media reports.

Kareena Kapoor meets Saif Ali Khan’s parents

2008-07-02T19:02:00.000-07:00

Despite rumour mills suggesting that Bebo is feeling claustrophobic and smothered by Saifs’ obsession with her, their relationship seems to be getting stronger by the day. Last week, while Kareena was visiting Saif on the sets of his first production unit in London, Kareena bonded big time with Saif’s parents there. Says a member of Saif’s production unit, “Kareena looked after Saif’s parents like her own. It was quite evident that her move was not a deliberate attempt to win over Saif’s parents, or impress Saif. When she feels affectionate towards people, she gives unconditionally.” Kareena is unarguably Saif’s first lady-love whom his parents have taken to so wholeheartedly.

Our source from London adds, “Kareena has always been extremely affectionate and warm. So it did not come as a surprise that she bonded with Saif’s parents well and they in turn reciprocated her warmth a gesture that they never showed with any of Saif’s earlier companions.” When we contacted Saif who is in London, he said, “It’s true that my parents met Kareena in London and they got along like a house on fire. My parents adore her irrespective of her achievements as an actress.”

What Saif leaves unsaid is that his parents had disapproved of his earlier relationships.“But they adore Kareena,” he says a tad wistfully from London. “My dad thinks she’s lovely. That makes two of us,” he adds. With sanctions from Saif’s parents, all that the couple needs is an approval from Kareena’s parents, a process that he has already initiated.

Kareena Kapoor-Harman break the ice

Debutant actor Harman Baweja, who is foraying into the film world with the much talked about futuristic film “Love Story 2050?, says he has sorted out his problems with Kareena Kapoor created by fabricated remarks. The actor says he was shocked and embarrassed after reading reports about him making uncharitable remarks about Kareena. The remarks attributed to him about Kareena being ‘robotic’ in her performances had upset Harman.

“I’d never speak like that about anyone, least of all someone who is a senior (colleague) and was gracious enough to work with me when I was just starting out. That she finally opted out of ‘Love Story 2050? doesn’t take away from the fact that we got along really well,” Harman, who has teamed up with Priyanka Chopra in the film, ent earlier this week. On an impulse he sent an SMS to Kareena, telling her how awful the words attributed to him about her made him feel. Kareena, who is in the US shooting for Sajid Nadiadwala’s “Kambhakt Ishq”, apparently replied back in a long heartfelt message, saying she has been a part of the film industry long enough to know how such things work.

She is also said to have ended her message by assuring Harman she had no ill feelings towards him and was looking forward to seeing his film that releases Friday.Harman is relieved and overjoyed that the matter has been sorted out. “All I’ll say is I’d never talk like that about anyone. Kareena is someone I truly admire. And if people want to spoil my relations with her, let them try. It won’t work.”

Aishwarya Rai to divorce Abishek Bachan ???

2008-06-30T19:32:00.000-07:00

Aish, the symbol for beauty has openly in public declared her interest to separate from Abishek Bachan.

Aish, who is in her 35, never had any plan to marry any male and was repeatedly saying before her marriage with Bachan that she want to continue her life as single dating a male of her choice.

But Bachan family gave her lots of pressure through financial and political means and managed to marry Abishek.

Even though Abishek - Aish pair used to give away a big smile to the public as a pair, Aish was keeping away from Abishek in their bed room and hence even after two years of married life and at the age of 35 + years she never had any plan to be pregnant.

Aish - Bachan, is now in Thailand to participate in a film festival. Gunaal Kapoor has also went with them. When Aish with Bachan and Kapoor was moving out of the hotel room in Thailand, all of a sudden Aish started shouting at Bachan saying her freedom has been taken away after marrying him.

Every hotel staff and the people staying in the hotel were looking at this female and this is the first time after marriage Aish has come out again with her old thoughts.

On return to India, she may prefer to live separately from Bachan!

Ever since she returned from the IIFA weekend in Bangkok earlier this month, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has not been keeping well.

Off late, she has not been working or attending functions.

Now it is learnt that she is down with German measles.

The doctors have advised her not to come in contact with anyone as it is contagious.

Poor Abhi has to abide by this as well!

Why Aishwarya Rai has been keeping to herself lately?

One of the most beautiful women in the world has been avoiding socializing with people because she has been down with a contagious disease.

If you wonder why Aishwarya Rai wasn’t seen publicly after the IIFA awards in Bangkok, here’s the answer. The actress has been bedridden with German measles. Since it is a contagious disease that can transmit to other people, Ash has reportedly been keeping more to herself, even in the Bachchan household.

Reports have it that Ash has got best medical advice and has been taking medication for many days. Now, thankfully, she has almost recovered from the disease.

According to industry sources, the actress was very well looked after by the Bachchan family that took precautions but never fully quarantined Ash because of the contagious nature of her disease.

Meanwhile, Ash’s status in Michael Douglas’s film Racing the Monsoon is still not clear. Even though the buzz is that she has been dropped, some reports say she is still part of the film but won’t play the lead role opposite Douglas.

Ash’s next movie commitment would be Shankar’s film Robot.

Anil Ambani’s Reliance signs up Bachchans for Rs 1500 crore ???

2008-06-28T00:23:00.000-07:00

Days after reports of the Anil Ambani’s firm planning to infuse about $600 million into Hollywood bigwig Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks, comes the news of a mega deal with the Bachchans!

Industry sources said the deal could be worth Rs 1,000-1,500 crore and would include film production, television series, reality shows, internet and mobile content besides live shows.

Reliance Big Entertainment will look into the managerial, marketing and distribution of the projects in the deal, while the creative inputs would come from the Bachchans.

Some of the directors who have been signed up to direct films for the joint venture are Cheeni Kum director R Balakrishnan, Sujoy Ghosh, Rohan Sippy and Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi.

A source from Reliance Adlabs said that more directors would soon be signed up for the joint venture.

Confirming the news, a spokesperson for RBE said, “We are proud of the association with the Bachchan family. We are confident that the creative genius of the Bachchans and the business acumen of Reliance will create magic and take entertainment to a different level. The joint venture and our strategy to tie up with Indian and international creative talent will help the company build a new-age global entertainment conglomerate.”

Amitabh Bachchan’s company AB Corp will facilitate the execution of the joint venture projects.

Speaking to the media, Amitabh Bachchan said, “We will provide the creative inputs and also share the profits. As of now, we plan to start with film projects and work in a way that will benefit us mutually. Also, they have given us the liberty to work outside and there is an unwritten understanding that we have the first right of refusal.”

Kareena Kapoor - on the cover of Verve ???

2008-06-27T20:08:00.000-07:00

If Forbes can do it, then, why not Verve? We are talking about the lifestyle magazine latest issue that has profiled the top female achievers of this year.

The best part of this list is that there are no rankings or ratings for the achievers. They are simply profiled. And true to the saying that there is no bigger business than showbusiness, it is Kareena Kapoor who features on the magazine cover.

Showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to posing for covers, one surely must've lost count of the number of magazines that she has posed for this year.

others on the list include Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Katrina Kaif, Ekta Kapoor, Farah Khan, and Mira Nair.

Is Kareena the most powerful woman in Bollywood? Well according to Verve magazine she is one of 50. The magazine compiled a list of the top 50 women achievers in India, and they chose our Bebo to be featured on the cover! Okay, so sure she's been in the news for her weight loss, her love life (with both Shahid and Saif) and her disastrous film, Tashan, but what else has Kareena done lately? She has yet to deliver a hit film this year... guess it's all about star power for this lady. Other B-Town ladies that made the list include, Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif, Preity Zinta, Farah Khan and Mira Nair.

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor

Tashan was a flop. But Saif Ali Khan is not complaining. The man in love with Kareena Kapoor is content and happy that the film that did not do too well at the box office brought him and his lady love together. Both had acted together in the film.

If anyone had any doubt about the intensity of Saif’s love towards Kareena, he or she should make a correction. The two are still deeply in love. And nothing could testify to this fact more than the recent Saif visit to Amsterdam. Saif who was shooting for a film in London took a flight to Amsterdam where Kareena was to spend some time with her.

Saif clearly knows how to impress his lady love. If the Kareena tattoo on his hand was not enough, he gifted her a big car, a BMW. Oblivious to rumours the two have stayed together, deeply in love.

Saif talking to a news agency says, “It was great fun making Tashan and something really positive came out of it. I met Kareena during Tashan. That's enough for me”.

Sometimes ago there were rumours that Saif is far too possessive about Kareena and that is the thing that she does not like. If insiders are to be believed during a recent party Saif was too demanding that he was not allowing Kareena to talk to her friends for long. And all of them were girls, mind you. There when Kareena got too fed up she asked him to back off.

Earlier there were reports saying that the tattoo on Saif Ali Khan’s hand is not permanent and that it needs a lift almost every week.

Bebo was in news for her size zero and the mystery that how she attained the size zero.
Kareena in the meantime is very busy in her work. She has five films in different stages including Salman Khan's Main Aur Mrs Khanna. Other films include Golmaal Returns with Ajay Devgan, Kambakth Ishq with Akshay Kumar and Raju Hirani’s Idiots with Aamir Khan. She is doing another film with Saif Ali Khan being produced by his production house.

When Preity Zinta met Jinnah’s daughter

2008-06-26T17:10:00.000-07:00

Preity Zinta

Maureen Wadia, Ness Wadia’s mother, may have once said reportedly about her son’s choice of partner, “I don’t care if Ness marries Preity or a zebra,” but PZ has no worry when it comes to Ness’ grandmother, Dina Wadia. Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s daughter Dina has been in Mumbai for a while now. Among the lucky few who can get to meet her is Preity.

Preity says that every time she meets Dina Wadia, she comes away floored. Says Preity, “The first time I met her, I stared at her open mouthed. My goodness, she carries so much history within her! Since then we’ve met over dinner and at other social occasions several times. Each time I’m struck by her gentle demeanour, her classic elegance, and yes, her fragility.”

Preity Zinta's preoccupation with IPL earlier and now the 'Unforgettables' world concert does
not mean that she has put her film career on the backburner. She has four back to back
releases this year in her kitty. 25 Jun, 2008

While speaking about one of her favourite women, Preity’s voice lights up. She continues, “I was also struck by her unmistakable facial resemblance to her illustrious father (Jinnah). I’ve never seen two people who resemble each other so closely.”

Preity says she has met Dina Wadia both in Mumbai and abroad. “She lives in New York. But she visits Mumbai where she has close family. She carries an aura of unmistakable strength. Every time I meet her, there’s so much to imbibe from her. There are some people in this world who just carry an aura about them.

She’s one of them.” The last time when they met, Dina wanted to know about Preity’s IPL matches. “She takes a lot of interest in my life. The last time we met, she wanted to know all about the IPL matches. She’s so important to our times as a woman and a figure in history and yet conveys so much joie de vivre in her attitude. I just want to sit with her and listen to her.”

We have heard that the rumours bubbly girl Preity Zinta and her industrialist boyfriend Ness Wadia trouble in their Relationship and has it got to do fondness for a certain Yuvraj Shingh. after IPL Priety now busy with Bachchan’s Unforgettable tour. did not mean that she has put her film career on the backburner.

“I have four back-to-back releases this year starting with Jahanu Barua’s ‘Har Pal’ with Dharmendra and Shiney Ahuja, ‘Heroes’ with Salman Khan, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, ‘The Last Lear’ with Amitabh Bachchan, Arjun Rampal and Shefali Shah and Deepa Mehta’s ‘Heaven on Earth’,” bubbly girl said.

When asked about the rumors she said “what rumors are you talking about? which couple doesn’t have its ups and downs? Ness and I are no exception. You don’t go ahead and break-up just because you fight.” The talented actress is not want to talking about her marriage and she said ” Even my family is not concerned about my marriage. It’s not happening in the near future.”

Hrithik Roshan is back to work ???

2008-06-25T16:56:00.000-07:00

Hrithik Roshan gets to back to work on July 15th when he will fly to New Mexico to shoot for Kites. Kangana Ranaut and Mexican hottie Barbara Moris are his co-stars in the film directed by Anurag Kashyap.Says a source, “His second son Hridhaan was born on June 1 so he wanted to spend time with his family due to which he skipped all award functions that were held abroad and refused work that kept him away from home for long periods of time but now he is ready.”

On the shooting schedule, the source reveals, “Hrithik, his father Rakesh and Anurag Kashyap will fly to New Mexico in mid-July to personally oversee the building of the sets. The shooting will start on the 25th. Kites will be shot across New Mexico, Los Angeles, Arizona and Las Vegas.”

Further, Hrithik’s manager informs us, “Kites has a 3 month long schedule in the States and another 2 month long schedule in Mumbai will complete the film. Hrithik is not doing anything after that.”

Director Anurag Basu is obviously excited about his high flying venture but remains tight lipped about the plot and the reason behind the film’s title. “Kites have a poetic and chronological significance in the movie is all that I can say. Once you see the promo, you will understand the reason behind the title,” says Basu.

Reports claim that the movie is inspired by Woody Allen’s adulterous drama Match Point. Hrithik’s character is like a kite which keeps wandering but always flies high. He has a mistress and a wife portrayed by Kangana and Barbara respectively.

Mr. Basu has also rubbished reports that Hrithik will speak in an American accent in Kites. He clarifies, “Hrithik is not learning to speak in the American accent for Kites. Even the actresses are not learning anything special or new to prepare for the role. They are holidaying and relaxing before filming begins in July end.”

This year, Hrithik wooed audiences with his portrayal of Emperor Akbar in the love saga Jodhaa Akbar; he showed off his super smooth dance moves in the Krazzy 4 video and performed some dangerous stunts in a few commercials. He also shot for his guest appearance in Zoya Akthar’s Luck By Chance in Mumbai.

Asin on Vogue’s cover ???

2008-06-24T15:48:00.000-07:00

After Dasavatharam, Ghajini its Vogue cover for Asin

It's raining success for Tamil actress Asin Thottumkal. After delivering the mega hit Dasavathram, opposite superstar Kamal Hassan, the actress has now featured on the cover of the prestigious Vogue magazine. .

TAMIL ACTRESS Asin Thottumkal is on cloud nine. She has reasons to feel on top of the world. Firstly, Asin’s Tamil film, Dasavatharam, opposite superstar Kamal Hassan, has been declared a mega blockbuster of 2008. Secondly, Ghajini, her upcoming film starring Aamir Khan, is the most awaited film of the year. If that was not enough, the actress has now featured on the cover of the prestigious Vogue magazine.

She is indeed looking glamorous on the Vogue cover in her red hot avatar. Talking about the cover shoot of Vogue, she said that the experience was very exciting. This was the first shoot for a fashion magazine and she had lots of fun during the shoot. A variety of dresses were given and she had to choose from them. She found all the clothes amazing, especially a pink dress by Valentino. She even said that most actors don’t prefer doing still photos but she just loves it and feels very comfortable. She enjoys the clothes, looking good and thus freezing the moment, reported a website.

At a young age of 22, the hot and happening actress has achieved a lot. She must indeed be feeling great to be on the tenth issue of Vogue, even before her first national film and the first anniversary of Vogue.

The Vogue India’s July issue is all set to hit the stands and the actress has all the reasons to smile. She feels that it will make her a big hit with the Indian audience.

Priya Tanna, editor of Vogue, said that Asin was the unanimous choice for the cover.

Asin turn of fashion magazine Vogue ’s

After Shah Rukh’s wife Gauri Khan, it is Bollywood hotties and best lookers Hrithik Roshan , Asia’s sexiest woman Bipasha Basu’s now it is Malayalam beauty Asin turn to adorn the cover of fashion magazine Vogue ’s 2008 July edition.

Asin launched the July issue of Vogue Magazine at Landmark in Spencer Plaza, Chennai. Asin Vogue pictures by Atul Kasbekar and Asin dress on Vogue cover is by Lanvin.

Asin is eagerly waiting for the new Ghajini in hindi with Aamir Khan.

Preity Zinta Back To Acting

2008-06-23T17:07:00.000-07:00

The most cute and beautiful actress Preity Zinta is back to the bollywood crowd after a long gap to complete her pending project which she was unable to complete during Indian Premiere League.

At the time of IPL matches, she was not attending any shooting; she was only concentrating on her team Kings XI Punjab. So after the completion of IPL Now she has come back to her work and wants to complete her projects which were pending because of her absence.

The Cute Bubly Preity has been now busy with her film Har pal. She has also to complete dubbing of Samir Kartik’s film Heroes. In this film she has be casted along with Salman Khan.

Beside this, she is also giving special appearance in Sohail Khan’s home production Main Aur Mrs Khanna on the request of her good friend Salman. In this film Salman is playing a lead role.

As soon as her pending projects complete, she will be ready to go for unforgettable tour with Bachchans which will probably start from mid July.

Sanjay Dutt - Ashwarya rai onscreen jodi is back !!!

2008-06-23T15:03:00.000-07:00

Bollywood Khalnayak Sanjay Dutt and Bollywood Queen Aishwarya Rai will be appear as a pair on screen after Shabd. Although Shabd which was directed by Leena Yadav can’t do well in cinemas but Sanjay-Ash on screen chemistry created some news.

Once again both of them will be seen together in Mani Ratnam’s next and this film also includes Abhishek Bachchan as a star.

Mani’s Ratnam firstly prefer Tamil actor Vikram, for the role in his film. So we can say Sanjay Dutt was not the first choice of the director. He signed Sanjay for the film because he needs a well known personality for the film.

When Mani Ratnam asked Sanju for the role in his film then he immediately gave his acceptance. Even he is so serious for the Ratnam’s film that he change his dates and refused to do T-Series film.

T-Series film which is a romantic comedy, Sanjay was supposed to act opposite to Kangana Ranaut. This film will be directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru who also directed film Lucky with star Salman Khan and Sneha.

Few years back there was rumour that Sanjay Dutt would star in Mani’s Aandavan with Ash and Tabu. But later on it was found that it was only a rumour and in real it is direated by Rajeev Menon as title Kandukondain Kandukondain and instead of Sanjay, Mammoott had performed in the film.

Ameesha Patel - Surprise Package

2008-06-22T16:48:00.000-07:00

Ameesha Patel has every right to be pleased. The actress who began her cinematic career way back in 2000 with two super hit films, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai and Gadar, has brought herself a lot of commercial success but it's the critical acclaim she's desperately waiting for. So, will Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic cast a magical spell in her acting career? As Bollywood Hungama's Devansh Patel finds out in a quick fire cliched chat with the actress.

With Saif giving Thoda Pyaar, Rani giving Thoda Magic, what Thoda will you be throwing in the film?
I will be throwing a bit of Pyaar and Magic both because you need someone to handle both the things pretty well.

How was your first ever experience of working with Yash Raj Films?
Wow! Can you believe it! My first with Yash Raj Films. I was on cloud nine when I got a call to work for this film. I was also excited to work with Kunal Kohli for the first time, Saif too and Rani, with whom I have worked in Mangal Pandey. But more than anything else, it was my role which impressed me the most because it was a challenging and a qualitative role. It's a character which the audiences will least expect me to play. Can't tell you much though because we all know how Yash Raj works.

Are you paired opposite Saif in the film because an angel like Rani cannot fall in love?
I cannot tell you that. You will have to see the film to find out your answer.

What about the promos? Is it a deliberate attempt not to be showing you in the promos of TPTM for couple of weeks?
Well, the much of me starts today in the promos and by the time you submit your interview, it will already be viewed by millions on the television. But yes, we had kept my clippings nearing the release for the simple reason that the less exposure my character (Mallaika) gets, the better for the film, because I am the surprise package of the film and the team did not want the charm to fade away. But I'm sure the curiosity factor will always remain to see why Ameesha isn't shown in the promos. Don't worry fans...now she is.

The music of the film suffered quite a bit because of the IPL matches. And even after that, it isn't performing as per the expectations. Any idea why?
I don't know what information you have but the first two days of the release of the music of TPTM, it was sold out. I personally love the music of the film and there is a special reason for it too. I loved the song I shot under water in the film called 'Lazy Lamhe'. It's a fabulous song for which I had to learn scuba diving lessons. It's the first song in the history of Indian cinema to be lip synced under water and it was very difficult to sing too. It took fifteen days for that song to be finished. So it was like an achievement for us. I bet people are going to love it when they see it.

We have seen your association with kids right from your first film. How was the experience with them now in TPTM?
You are right, I did interact with kids in Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, my debut film. It was a pleasurable experience because they were so disciplined and well behaved and really good actors, which surprised me even though I am supposed to be the surprise package in the film. Ha!

Why aren't we seeing much of Ameesha Patel now-a-days on the big screen?
Because I've chosen to work only on TPTM after Bhool Bhulaiyaa and now as I've finished with this film, I am working on two other projects - Chatur Singh Two star with Sanjay Dutt and Do Lucky with Tusshar Kapoor. I want to do less but concentrated work, so I can really give my everything to the role.

Reliance in talks with Steven Spielberg

2008-06-22T16:38:00.000-07:00

Reliance Big Entertainment, the media and entertainment arm of the $100 billion Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) and Steven Spielberg and the founders of the DreamWorks studio are in talks to financing their new film venture , according to Financial Times report.

Indian conglomerate Reliance Big Entertainment will be investing up to $ 600 million in a new company headed by Dreamworks’ Steven Spielberg, maker of some of the biggest Hollywood epics in history. The new company is expected to have funds of up to $1.5bn including debt and equity.

The plans include financing up to a dozen films by top Hollywood talent such as Jim Carrey, George Clooney, Tom Hanks and Brad Pitt, and buying theaters and exhibition properties across the US and elsewhere in the world.

A tie-up between the two would plough Indian money into Hollywood and bring in its best practices to Bollywood.

Rani Mukherjee wants Shah Rukh Khan again ???

2008-06-19T13:49:00.000-07:00

Rani Mukerji’s last few films — Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Tara Rum Pum and Saawariya — did not set the box office on fire and now the actor is banking on her angel avatar in Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic to end the box-office drought.

“I can vouch for the fact that being an angel is a hard task and portraying one on the screen is no easy job. For instance, even during sad moments, crying is not an angel’s forte. It was a challenging role in more than one way.

There were a lot of action sequences and director Kunal Kohli made me do some gravity defying stunts that reminded me of Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish act. Imagine being hooked to a harness mid-air. But the air up there is much more refreshing,” she said with a smile.

The angel angle certainly reminds us of City of Angels and Mary Poppins but Rani brushes off the comparisons. “Thoda… has an Indian feel to it. To describe it in a few words, I’d say, it is a blend of the fantasy element with the real world.

It does not have the Tara Rum Pum hangover either, the only common link is the Saif-Rani jodi, and the similarity ends there. This is my third film with Saif, and I feel, we have evolved as actors since Hum Tum. There are four kids in the film and two of them were facing the camera for the first time and it was amazing to see how well they adapted to the entire situation.

My last two films, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Saawariya were of the serious sort and the role required a certain amount of maturity but this film has been quite a different journey. It gave me a chance to relive many of my childhood moments and fantasies.”

Moving to her next project, she says, “In July, I will start working on debutant director Anurag Singh’s film with Shahid Kapoor. I play a cricketer in the film, so right now I am busy learning the tricks of the game.”

As for something exciting on the cards with her favourite co-star, Shah Rukh Khan, she adds, “It’s been a couple of years since Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna happened and I am hoping something nice with Shah Rukh will soon come across and of course I will grab the offer.”

While things are usually bright on the work front, Rani’s personal life is bogged down with controversies, mainly her alleged relationship with filmmaker Aditya Chopra. “Every other day a controversy, which has no truth to it, is created about me. And the false news spreads like wild fire. I have a busy schedule and it is not possible to come up with clarifications every time, I just hope there will be a full stop to all of this someday,” she rues.

Anil Ambani and Steven Spielberg to join hands ???

2008-06-18T14:51:00.000-07:00

Anil Ambani and Steven Spielberg to join hands

Indians have been eying Hollywood for long. Now is the time to capture it and Anil Ambani is just a few steps away. Spielberg's DreamWorks would be producing six films per year financed by the ADAG starting with $ 600 million venture..

INDIAN BILLIONAIRE Anil Ambani is planning to join hands with the Hollywood director Steven Spielberg for a $600 million venture.

According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) is reportedly in talks with Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks SKG to form a joint venture that would help Spielberg finance his exit from Viacom’s Paramount Pictures later this year.

ADAG would be giving DreamWorks as much as $600 mn and another $500 mn may be raised by DreamWorks through debt financing. Collectively they plan to make six films per year and distribute it through a Hollywood studio.

Ambani, is the sixth richest man in the world according to Forbes. The group purchased Adlabs Films Ltd., an film producing, distributing and exhibiting company in June, 2005. Adlabs Films produces Hindi language movies. There has been decline in the business according to sources.

Ambani also operates India’s second-biggest wireless company Reliance Communications Ltd., the nation’s third-biggest utility by market value Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. and financial services provider Reliance Capital Ltd.

Spielberg and DreamWorks’ co founders David Geffen and Jeffrey katzenberg sold the studio
to Paramount. According to sources, Spielberg’s team has the rights to retain the DreamWorks name if the Paramount deal ends.

ADAG’s entertainment division, Reliance Big Entertainment, announced a slate of investments in Hollywood projects last month at the Cannes Film Festival. These included providing finances to a handful of Hollywood’s top talent with production houses, like Jim Carrey, George Clooney, Tom Hanks and Brad Pitt. The company also plans to spend more than $1bn over the next 18 months on expansion in India and abroad.

Anil Ambani's Reliance ADA Group and Director Steven Spielberg close to signing $600 million movie deal

DreamWorks SKG, the Hollywood film studio, is close to signing a deal with one of India's biggest entertainment conglomerates to form a new movie venture.

A deal would give director Steven Spielberg, one of the three media moguls who formed DreamWorks in 1994, enough cash to finance his DreamWorks team's departure from Viacom’s Paramount Pictures later this year.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Reliance ADA Group, based in Mumbai and controlled by billionaire industrialist Anil Ambani, would provide Mr Spielberg and the company with between $500 million (£256 million) and $600 million in equity.

DreamWorks, whose films includes last year's Blades of Glory and Dreamgirls in 2006, would likely seek another $500 million worth of borrowings elsewhere to finance around six new films a year under the new venture.

Rani Mukherjee on kids, marriage, and some magic ???

2008-06-17T14:05:00.000-07:00

Rani Mukherjee (TOI Photo)

Her last two films didn’t exactly do wonders for her at the box office. What she probably needed was a little bit of magic....

Yes, for Rani Mukherjee, playing a fairy in her soon-to-be-released film Thoda Pyar... Thoda Magic (TPTM) is nothing short of magical. Especially as it requires her to fly in the sky and ride a cycle some 60-80 feet above ground!

Super excited about this one-of-its kind role that also likens her to Krrish, Rani shares, “It was very exciting to fly in the sky and see things from a bird’s eye and it’s a nice blend of fantasy and reality. The only difficult thing is that you have to get used to the harness and it can get tiring. Though actors are used to it, as they do action scenes, but for me it was quite an adventurous experience.”

And a change from the stereotypical ‘rona-dhona’ roles the actress had been doing of late. “I guess for the first time, I won’t use any glycerine for this angel’s character and you won’t see me crying for a single moment. I am smiling throughout the film and I enjoyed this happy-go-lucky role.”

Having shared screen space with two kids earlier in Tara Ram Pam , Rani says it was even more thrilling to work with four kids for this flick.

“I genuinely love kids so much. They have great energy in them, which is so contagious that we also start jumping and play around while shooting on the sets. But when it’s work, they are so professional, well behaved and disciplined that even we were shocked.”

Ask her how she related herself with these kids and pat comes a reply, “The way they eat! This was the only point where I could identify myself with them. Right from ice-cream to chips to all that so-called forbidden junk food I ate all on the sets. And honestly, I must have put on some 3 kgs but there is no wish to add more!”

Stating that she was a very sincere and well behaved child, we asked Rani how she would want ‘her’ kids to be like and here’s what she had to say.

“Oh dear, it’s a long way for that. I still have to find a guy to date and then I’ll see whether I want to marry him or not. After marrying, we’ll plan whether to have kids or not. Once they grow up and if they are tall, beautiful, then we’ll decide whether have the talent to be actors.” Some plan you have there, Rani!

Mallika Sherawat’s acting pricy

2008-06-16T17:19:00.000-07:00

Mallika Sherawat has been known for her super glamorous image which has helped her to get few films too. But it seems her unprofessional attitude will soon make problems her. An industry insider informs us Mallika is not keen to promote Ugly Aur Pagly thus she hasn’t given her dates for the promotion of this movie.

Interestingly after doing several special appearances in films like Aap Ka Suroor , Welcome and Dashavatharam Mallika has finally managed to get two solo films like Ugly Aur Pagly and Maan Gaye Mughle Azam . So what makes Mallika to throw weight around? Mallika’s relationship with PNC has changed after Pyar Ke Side Effects . She used to act pricy on the set informs a unit hand.

Recently a promotional event was organized to promote UAP but both Mallika and Ranvir surprised the media by their absence. When contacted, Ram Kamal Mukherjee, the Creative Director of PNC, denied the news calling it a rumour. He said, “She will be promoting the film soon. Mallika is very professional and we will soon start promotions of Ugly Aur Pagly .”

While our source insists that Mallika has refused to give interviews saying she is very busy these days. We wonder what made her so busy when she has no new films in hand! Sachin Khot Director of UAP says, “This is not true. We have seen the film on the editing table and we don’t think we need to re shoot anything. UAP has shaped up pretty well so there’s no reason for her to be upset. I am busy in some promotion plans and will start promotions soon.”

However this is not new in Mallika’s case as she has always been in the limelight for all the wrong reasons. It can recalled that Mallika told her producer of Fauj Mein Mauj to re shoot the movie when it was 70 per cent complete.

love story between Saif-Kareena kapoor comes to end?

2008-06-12T17:39:00.000-07:00

Bollywood’s popular love story of Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan was all set for wedding but now there is news of break-up between this couple. Many times there was a rumour that both of them are separated from each other but every time they clear to the world that there is not anything wrong between them and they are still together but now again some kind of cold war between two of them is in news.

As per the reporters Saif was angry with Kareena Kapoor to see her in dress which is exposing her zero size figure for the IIFA 2008 performance. The problem started between two of them in the van and Saif don’t like Kareena outfit for performance and he was so upset that he didn’t even try to hear Kareena.

He came out from the car and don’t bother Bebo’s request of staying back. Even when Kareena was performing in the IIFA function, Saif was unhappy. From these kind of reactions from Saif for Kareena we can imagine that how much possessive was Saif for Kareena. He doesn’t like revealing clothes on her so stopped her from wearing these clothes in public. Let’s see how they handle this cold war between them or whether this is the end of their affair.

Saif ali khan and Kareena kapoor - Jab they didn’t meet at IIFA

2008-06-11T17:42:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, the Saifeena couple who had publicly announced their togetherness at the Lakme Fashion Week last October, sent out all the wrong signals at IIFA. To start with, the duo did not hit Bangkok together, Saif couldn’t be spotted in the audience when Kareena performed on stage, he was not there to cheer her lady when she received the Best Actress Award and Bebo didn’t find him important enough for even a mention in her acknowledgement speech. Instead she said (mark it guys!), “I want to thank three most important people for this award- director Imtiaz Ali, producer Ashtavinayak and…. the most important person, my co-star Shahid Kapoor.”

And not a word about Saif! According to inside sources, Saif was not happy with the skimpy outfit flaunting Kareena’s sexy figure during her performance. He had Manish Malhotra do a rather Indian outfit for her. So, while others like Katrina and Dia Mirza were at their smouldering dress, Kareena’s elaborate dress spoilt the magic for her. Close sources also say that the lack of time together is the culprit for the misunderstanding between the two.

Time or dresses, whatever be the case, do we see some ‘Jab they split….’ coming up soon in our blog.

Katrina Kaif Voted “The Sexiest Woman Alive”

2008-06-10T16:50:00.000-07:00

Leading beauty Katrina Kaif has been voted the ‘Sexiest Woman in the World‘. FHM India, the leading men’s magazine, went ahead and did a poll all across to find out the 100 Sexiest Women in the World!. Katrina Kaif bagged the highest number of votes. She is the Sexiest Woman Alive!

The Global Winner was Transformers star Megan Fox who came second in the poll, while the Kareena Kapoor was third closely followed by the beautiful Deepika Padukone and Bipasha Basu in the fourth and fifth slot.

Katrina Kaif has become the most searched female celebrity on the internet in terms of picture downloads, stripping former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan of that title by a huge margin.

Kaif was born to a Kashmiri Muslim father and British mother, was brought up in Hawaii, and started modelling at the age of 14, when she was approached for a jewellery campaign. After that she continued modeling in London, and was subsequently discovered by filmmaker Kaizad Gustad, who gave her a part in his film Boom (2003).

Shah Rukh Khan - My first income was just fifty rupees

2008-06-08T16:34:00.000-07:00

All time hot item for news, Shahrukh Khan, has recently started hitting news for his television appearance for Paanchvi Pass, too. Starting his career with 1988 Doordarshan serial Fauji, Shahrukh Khan has traversed a long to reach his status of King Khan. Here he has taken out few moments to have a bird”s eye view at his past life, his true colour and bit more…
Who is the actual Shahrukh Khan - an actor, a businessman, a father or a husband? Even I don’t know who the actual Shahrukh is as because I spend most of my time portraying different characters. Most of the time we play such characters who are much superior from any point of view. But there is one common factor in each of the character I play and that factor is emotion. It’s impossible to depict a true sketch of a character without proper emotion.But, when I stay at home I show my true emotions as a father and a husband. And I don’t know how much truth I can maintain while talking about my role of a father outside my home.
Where do you find yourself at the best of your professional graph - as a host or as an actor?
Whether it’s in acting or hosting a show, success stays with me for very short period of time. I feel reaching height only when I make my cameraman or director astonished with the best of my performance. I feel really happy when all those shots reach the remote areas of the country and people feel them from the core of their hearts.
What did your teachers think about when you were in school?

I used to be very mischievous in school but teachers always forgave me seeing the beautiful dimples. That’s how my smile was famously known as the Satan’s smile. Despite being so naughty I was the monitor of my class because I always topped in the class. Reading less was enough for me to bag best numbers. I had interest in everything other than learning.
Any memorable incident of those days?
I still can remember that my few friends, including me, were doing masti because of which all of those friends were suspended from the school. My absence from the school on that very day saved me from suspension. The five of us were the best buddies in school. We later on decided to beg pardon from the principal. All my friends were very jealous of me as I was not suspended. I agreed on going with them to the principal and told them that everything would be alright. We went to meet the principal. He was quite friendly with me and that day also he started talking to me very generously which my friends could not accept. All of a sudden they started revealing my tomfooleries one after the other. The aftermath was very obvious. Along with my friends, the principal suspended me also. Still I can remember all those four friends.

With your KBC you offered people an amount of two crores and the amount has reached to five crores with your on going show Paanchvi Pass… What was your first income?
If I am not wrong then my first income was just fifty rupees. There was Sri Ram centre beside my home. Even Film Fare Awards ceremonies were held at the centre. Once there was the concert of Ghulam Ali Sahab at that centre. I volunteered in the show and earned fifty bucks for that. I took my friends to visit Taj Mahal with that amount.

What do excite your children most?
They feel excitement in all those things that excites me. They are all very excited with what their father does.
What do you think of education?
All throughout my life I have believed that there is nothing more important than education. But the same education sometimes brings in tension and creates lot of problems. Today people stress more on becoming first than learning something. When I hear the cut off marks for colleges now-a-days, I get traumatized thinking that was I a student at this time, I would never have reached college though I passed my tenth with 92%. I think about how to make today’s generation realize to go ahead despite having all the pressures from education and job. I want an environment where children themselves wish to go to school. I would request all the schools not to create pressure on children for education.

Bollywood stars at ‘S*x and the City’ premiere

2008-06-06T21:09:00.000-07:00

The premiere of ‘S*x and the City’ on June 4, 2008, held at PVR, Juhu, Mumbai, witnessed the presence of several Bollywood stars. There was an array of celebs present there, all in groups, to watch the premiere. Among the many present were Malaika Arora Khan, Amrita Arora Khan, Neha Dhupia, Maushmi Udeshi, Shenaz Treasurywala, Simone Singh, Rajat Kapoor, Poonam Dhillon,Karan Johar and so on and so forth.

While the gorgeous stars enjoy the premiere, you have your share of enjoyment with these pics of the event.

Amisha Patel in a Glamorous ???

2008-06-05T20:24:00.000-07:00

She shot to fame with ‘Kaho Na Pyar Hai’, but since then Ameesha Patel seems to have faded out of the limelight. Now the actor seems to have reinvented herself - at least cosmetically - for her newest film, ‘Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic’.

If one thought that ‘Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic’ was all about Saif Ali Khan - Rani Mukherjee and the four kids, then one need to have a look at an item number in the movie.

Cameo specialist Ameesha Patel will be doing yet another ’special appearance’ in the movie and this time she plays an item girl.Ahead of the release of the movie an elated Ameesha said, “You have to watch the movie for the item number.

I have worn clothes which I have never worn before.” However, this doesn’t come as a surprise to many, going by the latest dare-to-bare trend in Bollywood. But Ameesha believes that the recent trends has nothing to do with her appearance in the movie.

Ameesha may deny following the herd, but one wonders if the actor is left with any other choice but featuring in an item number. After all, when there’s no acting skill to boast of, it’s the sex quotient that one resorts to in Bollywood — a formula that Ameesha, too, seems to have hit upon.

Sohail Khan's Mr and Mrs Khanna

2008-06-05T01:35:00.000-07:00

Salman and Kareena in Sohail Khan's Mr and Mrs Khanna

Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor have finally decided to bury the hatchet.
Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor are in the lead roles in this movie Mr and Mrs Khanna . Earlier it was thought that Priyanka or Deepika would feature in this movie. But later on it was decided that Kareena is perfect.

Mr and Mrs Khanna marks the debut of Prem Soni as a director. He is responsible for bringing Kareena and Salman together. Soni played the mediator and convinced Salman and Kareena to do his film.

Salman and Kareena weren't on talking terms for a long time. The situation got awkward between them after the Rockstar Concert happened in 2006. Shahid Kapoor - who was Kareena's boyfriend then - was a part of the concert along with Salman.

During the concert, Shahid tried to teach Salman a few dance steps. Salman, who is otherwise known for being an amiable person, did not take this too well as he expected Shahid to respect him for his seniority.

After that incident, Salman and Shahid had serious differences.Salman has enough experience about performing live on stage. As he is a senior actor, he did not like Shahid trying to teach him to dance. This incident put Kareena in a tricky situation as Salman was Kareena and her sister Karishma's good friend. But, Kareena chose to side with Shahid rather than Salman.

Priyadarshan's Kyon Ki was the last film in which Salman and Kareena starred together.

Kareena to marry Saif ???

2008-06-04T01:20:00.000-07:00

Bollywood's hottest and exceptionally happening sleep with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor have been in the development ever since they made their relationship general.

They are not shying away from anybody, including the media, when it betides to expressing their devotion for each new but rumours of snaps in their interrelationship keep popping up.

Now, Kareena has finally opened up to end the speculations once and for all by declaring that she would concrete Saif.

It was former reported that Saif's over-preventative attitude had angered Kareena and her mother Babita. Nonetheless, the bold actress assured that she would surely marry her admirer Saif after triad years. She rubbishes off the rumours that Saif is feeling insecure..

Emraan Hashmi in Action!!, John Abraham - Water way to go

2008-06-03T21:53:00.000-07:00

Post the super success of their last film, JANNAT, the team of Vishesh Films and their in-house hero Emraan Hashmi have already moved on to their next.

The queen of hills, Shimla, welcomed the hit pair of Emraan Hashmi and Kangna Ranaut (GANGSTER), who is at present in Himachal capital to shoot for RAAZ 2. The Himachal portion of the much talked about sequel to the super hit, Vikram Bhatt’s RAAZ (which starred Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea) commenced in the picturesque town of Shimla and its beautiful surroundings.

The local girl, Kangna Ranaut (she is from Manali), appeared to be at home and looked really happy to be back in her home state. On Friday, the lead pair shot for various scenes (mostly horror/emotional) at the famous British Resort. On Saturday, director Mohit Suri picturised a few romantic scenes, the location being the picturesque Naldehra and its world famous golf course. Kangna and Emraan intermingled freely with the tourists obliging them with autographs.The unit will stay on for a few more days before moving on to Kangna’s home town, Manali.

Water way to go

John Abraham is a busy man. Off late, he’s been shooting round the clock, both in India and abroad. Then, he took to the mike for an event last week and showed off his singing skills. And just the other evening, he took time off from his schedule to come inaugurate Namita Kulkarni’s exhibition.

The young artist, who’s been in touch with John since the past one year on the net, was overwhelmed when he agreed to make an appearance. And John seemed suitably impressed with the works on display too and commented on her paintings. Also seen was Aruna Singhal of Hum Paanch fame. Remember her?

Amisha Patel’s skin show!

2008-05-28T03:08:00.000-07:00

All those who have seen the rushes of Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic are going gung ho about Amisha Patel.

Apparently the actress is looking wow in a glamorous new avtaar. More than her look, there’s plenty of skin show, but no one is complaining because the actress has worked on her body and is looking very hot and happening. In fact, we hear that with this film, she is planning to revamp her onscreen image from a girl next door to a sexy siren.

With a new boyfriend Kanav, who is ready to lay the world at her feet and now with her new sexy look, Amisha seems to be heading at the right direction. Now do we see Vikram Bhatt raising his eyebrows?

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Shah rukh khan - Amitabh Bachan war continues ???

2008-05-27T00:16:00.000-07:00

While Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan have never openly admitted about their rivalry, a recent incident adds to the speculation of the on-going cold war between the two actors. Going by what happened on Saturday, the cold war between the two is far from over.

While Abhishek and Aishwarya were present at the party hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri and Kajal Anand at Juhu for Karan Johar’s 36th birthday, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan decided to stay away from the celebrations.Incidentally, just a few hours before Karan’s party started, AB and Jaya were with beta Abhishek and bahu Aishwarya at Ashutosh Gowariker’s party.

On Saturday, Ashutosh threw a party to celebrate Jodhaa Akbar completing 100 days. Apart from the Bachchan family, the Roshans (Rakesh, Hrithik, Sussane), Kunal Kohli, Madhur Bhandarkar (with wife Renu), Ram Mirchandani, Ronnie Screwvala, and Vipul Shah and others were present at Ashutosh’s party. Says a source, “One really doesn’t know why Amitabh and Jaya did not accompany Abhishek and Aishwarya to Karan’s birthday party.

It is not known if they were invited or not.” Most guests at Karan’s party entered around 1.30 am. Apart from Abhishek and Aishwarya, the guests at Karan’s party included Arjun Rampal, Harman Baweja, Priyanka Chopra, Chunkey Pandey (with wife Bhavna Pandey), Maheep Kapoor, Ritesh Deshmukh, Farhan Akhtar and others. Most of them stayed till the early hours of the morning,” our source adds. Despite us sending repeated text messages, Amitabh remained silent on why he chose to skip SRK’s party.

Meet Shruti Hassan on the covers of ‘Verve’

2008-05-25T21:39:00.000-07:00

Well, we have the child of two yesteryear superstars gearing up to step into the glamour world. Talking about Shruti Hassan, daughter of Kamal Hassan and Sarika, she rocks the covers of the latest issue of ‘Verve’. The issue talks about Shruti, what it is to be a child of two superstars and about her fancy for black nail polish and army jackets.

Shruti does not have just looks, she also writes her own songs, croons, jams with the tabla and piano, and has performed at bigger venues than your mind can ever think, venues as big as Whiskey A Go Go, Hard Rock Café etc… to say the least. Though Shruti does not have any Bollywood project in her hands at present, she is waiting for the right moment to knock at her doors. Well, Shruti, we are more than convinced that the right moment is not far behind!!

Aishwarya Rai dazzles at Cannes Film Festival

2008-05-24T01:08:00.000-07:00

Indian actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai was the epitome of grace and epicentre of attraction at the Cannes International Film Festival .

Aishwarya attended the 61st Cannes Film Festival as international brand ambassador for L’Oreal Paris, the French cosmetic company — the official make-up sponsor for the festival for the past 11 years.

Aishwarya Rai, Rachida Brakni and Eva Longoria walked the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 61st Cannes Film Festival, Wednesday, May 14, as international brand ambassadors for L’Oreal Paris.

This is not the first time that Aishwarya is setting Cannes on fire. When Sanjay Leela Bansali’s Devdas was screened at Cannes in 2002, Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan had accompanied him.

Sexy Bollywood Actress Aishwarya Rai very powerful corporate look!

2008-05-24T01:07:00.000-07:00

Since she plays the head honcho of a power plant that plans to set up in India, she sports a very cool hair bun, solitaires, intimate jewellery with some serious business suits.

Says an insider, “Since this was the first film that AbhiAsh were going to appear on celluloid after marriage, it was obvious she wanted to look her best.

And she wanted to work on all aspects of her look – whether it was make up, hair or dress. More importantly she had seen Sarkar and knew that the Ramu liked understated power.

So she wanted her look should be very subtle but very powerful. She wanted the designer to model her look on international head honchos and CEOs." We must admit that all her efforts have worked... and she really looking very nice, truly corporate in real sense!

Aamir Khan caught everyone's attention with his blog

2008-05-24T01:06:00.000-07:00

After Aamir Khan caught everyone's attention with his blog entry on Shahrukh, his dog; Shah Rukh Khan, the actor reacted to the dog-blog controversy. And here's what he had to say.

"Moving towards blogs is a way towards joining the journalist fraternity, I love journalists but I am an actor and would like to keep it that way."

Shah Rukh Khan said he chooses not to blog in reaction to Aamir Khan's recent blog entry that talks about a Shah Rukh licking his feet. This is what Aamir wrote in his blog: "Shahrukh is licking my feet and I am feeding him biscuits every now and then. What more can I ask for?"

While Aamir goes on to confirm that he's not referring to the King Khan but a dog named Shahrukh that belongs to the caretakers of his Panchgani home, there were other references.

Read between the lines: "Some of my friends claim that I bought the house just because of the dog. I would have to be a serious fan of Shahrukh's to want to do that."

But it seems like the King Khan is taking it all in his stride.

He said, "Hum log hum umar hai — main, Salman, Aamir. Aur hum jab milte hain toh is se bhi ajeeb batein karte hai. (All three of us — Salman, Aamir and me are the same age and when we meet, we talk stranger stuff than this.) I have to take it with a sense of humour and I do have a sense of humour. If i can do it with others, then I should accept it."

Well, that's the last word on the dog-blog controversy for now.