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Beauty tips by Deepika Padukone~!~

2008-10-09T06:44:00.000-07:00

Runway queen-turned-Bollywood star Deepika Padukone speaks about the secret of her radiance

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Deepika Says......

My daily skincare regimen involves cleansing, toning and moisturising. Healthy skin needs mild cleansing, for which I use gentle soaps. I use products that are mild and do not strip my skin of essential proteins. I am not much of a make-up user and stick to basics like a moisturiser, lip balm and a neutral foundation.

I don't go for regular facials, but do indulge in clean-up sessions once in a while. Also, I am very particular about taking off the make-up before I go to bed. As a ritual, I like to luxuriate in a relaxing body massage with lukewarm coconut or baby oil every week. I think working towards maintaining a healthy body should be a priority for everyone. It is also equally important to maintain a high emotional quotient and a positive attitude towards life.

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Deepika Tells.....

My daily skincare regimen involves cleansing, toning and moisturising. Healthy skin needs mild cleansing, for which I use gentle soaps. I use products that are mild and do not strip my skin of essential proteins. I am not much of a make-up user and stick to basics like a moisturiser, lip balm and a neutral foundation.

I don't go for regular facials, but do indulge in clean-up sessions once in a while. Also, I am very particular about taking off the make-up before I go to bed. As a ritual, I like to luxuriate in a relaxing body massage with lukewarm coconut or baby oil every week. I think working towards maintaining a healthy body should be a priority for everyone. It is also equally important to maintain a high emotional quotient and a positive attitude towards life.

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Deepika Tells how she takes time out for herself after a hectic work schedule..

I take care of myself with homemade remedies and a balanced diet. Working towards maintaining a healthy body should be a priority for everyone. I try and work out as often as possible. Since, I travel regularly, it becomes difficult for me to have a daily workout routine, but whenever I hit the gym I do cardio training and some light weights.

Thanks to my years dedicated to badminton, I have an athletic body. Also, since relaxation matters, no matter how busy my shooting schedules are, I always keep some quality time aside for family and friends.

Beauty advice for all the girls out there......

A healthy lifestyle, nutritious diet and the correct skincare and fitness regimen all go hand in hand to make possible a beautiful you today and tomorrow. I am a firm believer in skincare the natural way. I am careful about using skincare products that are the right mix of nature and science.

One should never try to go overboard on any products, as I think the more you try to be experimental with your skin, the worse it gets. Just stick to the basics of skincare and witness the splendid results. There are a host of natural effective products available that are a better bet than harsh chemically enhanced ones.

the Funniest, Stupidest things said by Celebs

2008-10-06T07:44:00.000-07:00

The Funniest, Stupidest Things Ever Said' by celebs revealed

London, Oct 1 (ANI): Madonna once said: "I want to be like Gandhi and Martin Luther King and John Lennon... but I want to stay alive," Beyonce Knowles said: "When people find out that I'm just a human being I guess I disappoint them." Well, these are some of A-listers' famous ludicrous utterings, which have now been compiled in a new book.

'Dim Wit: The Funniest, Stupidest Things Ever Said' by Rosemarie Jarski, offers wackiest quotes by celebrities, reports the Daily Star.

Below are some more:

England football star Rio Ferdinand: "Our club captain Gary Neville's been out for a year now, but Giggsy has taken up the mantelpiece."

West Ham star Kieron Dyer: "I'm 28 now and they say you peak at 28 - so my best years are still ahead of me."

Film star Ewan McGregor: "Isn't Halle Berry the most beautiful woman? I have a film I'd like to be in her with - I mean I'd like to be with her in."

Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills: "When you find your soulmate, you could sleep under their armpits."

Rapper Eminem: "England? England is in London right?"

Actress beauty Kate Beckinsale: "I'm surprised there aren't more celebrities in burkhas."

Spice Girl Victoria Beckham: "What do you wear on a running machine? I can't bring myself to wear flat shoes."

Celebrity heiress Paris Hilton: "I like my mug shot. I think I have a really great mug shot. It looks like a magazine shoot."

* Designer and model Jade Jagger: "What gorgeous staff I have. I can't understand those who have ugly people working for them."

TV football pundit and England star Alan Shearer: "One accusation you can't throw at me is that I've always done my best."

Singer Christina Aguilera: "My grandma was like: 'Oh, Christina, you look like a whore!' I explained that's the idea."

Actor Russell Crowe: "You can't understand it until you experience the simple joy of the first time your son points at a seagull and says 'Duck!'"

Ex England skipper David Beckham: "I remember so clearly us going into hospital so Victoria could have Brooklyn. I was eating a Lion Bar at the time."

Former Big Brother star Jade Goody: "If you chopped off my head, I'd still carry on talking, because the head stays alive for a bit. I've seen that in films."

TV star and singer Kelly Osbourne: "If more families were like us the world would be a better place."

Pop star James Blunt: "I always wanted to be a Muppet."

Governor Arnold Schwarz-enegger: "I think gay marriage should be between a man and a woman." (ANI)

Make iPhone Ringtones from MP3 Songs Using iTunes - Video Tutorial

2008-10-02T19:10:00.001-07:00

Make iPhone Ringtones from MP3 Songs Using iTunes - Video Tutorial

This easy-to-follow video tutorial from CNET explains how to create iPhone ringtones using just the iTunes software – the steps stay the same for both Mac and Windows computers.You may use iTunes to convert any MP3 song into an iPhone ringtone provided the song file is not protected by DRM. This means the technique won’t work with iTunes store music but is perfect for creating ringtones from songs that you purchased from Amazon store or ripped from a CD.

Remembering Johnny Walker the Comedy King

2008-07-27T08:08:00.001-07:00

Come the month of July and unconsciously I get reminded of Badruddin Qazi, aka Johnny Walker, who died in this month about five years back. The late comedian had an appeal that transcended time. He treated his own contemporaries, as also those belonging to the present generation, with equal humour. Art, he made relevant for all times to come.

My liking the legendary actor began with watching ‘Pyasa’, in which Walker plays the massage-man or the champi-wala. My own knowledge of the comedy king’s reel life comes from watching his films, in which he was cast as the hero’s friend and confidante who, with his redoubtable style, provided the much-needed comic relief.

But it wasn’t the joker which Johnny Walker played always. He also treated serious roles with such ingenuity and indulgence that the characters became etched in one’s mind. Remember Isa Bhai of Anand who dominated even Rajesh Khanna with his screen presence? He had the capability to make the audience laugh or weep with his earthy performances.

In Mere Mehboob, Walker played a pedestrian-poet who always has a paid and captive audience, and who are always there to wah-wah him on rendition of his off-the-cuff, impromptu tuk-bandi - heterogeneous rhyming. His pen name was ‘Ghayal’, and evoked an added mirth and jollity, coupled with his diagonally flashing smile worked up with a tweet that was peculiar to him.

Johnny bhai played the anti-climaxes with meticulous ease. Be it his flooring of the rival or that of himself, the desired effect was nothing but pure comedy. There was hardly any room for slapstick. That he always played the literal second fiddle to the hero in no way brought his screen presence down, nor affected his own very perfect presentation.

His bony face was a beautiful ingredient in the toolbox of his art of playing comical roles. The forked countenance, round bulging eyes, big ears, cave-like openings of the nose, M-shaped receding hairline, eyebrows and moustache running parallel on both sides down from the raised elevation in between as if they were the hands of a clock when the time is 20 minutes to four, were a perfect comedian’s artful veneer. Added to this was his typical style and dialogue delivery with employed mannerisms.

Johnny Walker was a master of playing situations, when he would be seen as a spin-doctor himself spreading stories boastfully and later on exposed. Or someone who is really frightened but pretends as if he could brave it all valiantly.

His language and pronunciation was superb. If it were the demand of the scene to play an English-speaking character, Johnny Bhai’s mimicry was superb and he would act exactly as if he was born and brought up in Oxford. Such incongruities of appearance and ideal realities of situations made his audiences go wild. He left his mark on every role he played.

SEVENTY MM-A NIGHTMARE

2008-07-25T18:16:00.000-07:00

I think lot of you must be knowing about the services of Seventy MM which claims to be Largest Movien Rental Services in India. I wish to share my experience about it with you'll.

I became a member of Seventy MM on 17-06-2008 after getting a call from one of the sales executive of Seventy MM who informed me that they have all the movies since 1930 in DVD or VCD besides lot of English Movies and Charges would be Rs.300/- pm and some amount as Refundable Security. You also had option to queue your proformance of movies online which will come to you on request. I was also told that if you order a movie upto 0900 hrs in the morning then you will get the movie same day. I got conveinced with the idea and have enrolled for their services.

I think it was a nightmare that I had enrolled for as their systems have lot of bugs, their services are so poor that they will not give you movies till 2000 hrs in the evening and their operations come to a stand still mode if one of their delivery boy goes on leave. One can well imagine that I could not get more than 12 movies through out the month even though I wished for. The reasons could be as follows:

Althought they don't leave more than one movie with anybody but my request could not be forwarded because as per their system they had two movies in my name.
Their delivery boy was not well so they could not deliver the movie.
On the other occassion, they could arrange to deliver in my area.

and lots more.

During this tenure I had spoken to a number of People such as Mr Amit, Ms Nayab, Mr Tarun, Mr Anuj, Mr Alok (Customer Care Head), Ms Neha [executive who sold me this service], Wanted to speak to Mr P.L. Sharma [Head for Delhi Region] but he didn't come on line. I don't know whether he had been informed about my willingness to talk to him. I also wanted to speak to Mr Raghav Kher [MD] but I was informed that he stays at U.S. and nobody has his email id or phone no. where he can be contacted. I was also told that if you send a mail to support, it will be read by Seniors but unfortunately even after me writing two emails i.e. on 05-07-2008 & 09-07-2008 there was no response. I my opinion there is no person responsible for services or who looks into the operations.

I just wanted to share my experience with you so that you should be informed that what kind of services we are enrolling for before we go ahead with it.

Mukesh Gupta

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Jennifer Kotwal starring in ‘Mudh Mudh Ke Na Dekkh Mudh Mudh Ke’

2008-07-03T02:06:00.002-07:00

Jennifer Kotwal, the famous Kannada actress, who, though from Mumbai also has a successful stint as model have turned towards Bollywood in a leading role opposite Himesh Reshammiya in film titled as Mudh Mudh Ke Na Dekkh Mudh Mudh Ke.
It may be a coincident that she was earlier also offered a leading role opposite Himesh in Satish Kaushik’s Karzzz. But she declined the offer because of certain unacceptable clauses as mentioned in the contract of the movie; however she liked the story of Mudh Mudh Ke… very much.

You will be seeing more of me in Hindi movies

2008-07-03T02:06:00.001-07:00

Genelia D’Souza, the lead star of Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na, opposite Imran Khan, Amir Khan’s nephew revealed a lot about herself to her fans in a candid chat with Rediff readers. In an answer to chatter, she told about the story of the movie that is a college campus story.

In an answer to a very perturbing question, she told that her decision of working in the south Indian movies was based upon the scripts of the movies and opportunity to work upon and now she is focusing over Hindi movies, and soon there would be many of her Hindi movies are about to be released very soon.

In response to another very important question she told herself to be related closely to the character of Hasini in Telugu film Boomarillu. She also had words of phrases for people from the Telugu industry & people as she told,

“It is a place where I got a fair amount of experience. I learnt a lot from the Telugu industry. The industry for me is my home away from home.”

Meet the deadly trio of three Khans in ‘Dus Ka Dum’

2008-07-03T02:05:00.000-07:00

Excitement is going to reach its peaks tomorrow on the smaller screen with the rocking combo of three Khans- Aamir, Salman and Imran Khan on ‘10 Ka Dum’ this Friday, July 4, 2008 at 9.00 P.M. on Sony Entertainment Television.

After the hit episode with Yuvi and Bhajji, this time we have the dynamic duo of Aamir and Salman who gave us the hit comedy ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ some 14 years ago. Again, this is also keeping in tow with the publicity of Imran’s ‘Jaane Tu….Ya Jaane Na’ which is set to hit theatres.

The episode kick starts the magic when Aamir and Salman enter the sets on a cycle to the beats of the popular song ‘Do mastana chale zindagi banane’ from their old hit.

Salman as usual introduced Aamir with his favorite double-meaning punch, “Yeh to purush hi nahin hain…Yeh Mahapurush hai!” To be recalled here that this happens to be a dialogue from their film Andaz Apna Apna.

So, do not miss the magic and get hold of this rocking show tomorrow only on Sony Entertainment Television.

The 13 beauties of ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’

2008-07-03T02:04:00.000-07:00

We have introduced you to the leading and only male star or the host of the ‘Fear Factor’

AKA ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi‘, but what about the deadly beauties who will be performing the deadly stunts? So, here we are with the list and introduction to the beautiful ladies to appear in this reality show:

Anjana Sukhani- ‘Salaam-e-Ishq’ fame.

Vidya Malvade - ‘Chak De India’ fame

Urvashi Sharma - Made her debut with ‘Naqaab’.

Yana Gupta - the item girl of ‘Babuji dheere chalo’ fame.

Aditi Govtrikar - Former Mrs. India and a model turned actress.

Pooja Bedi - Does this Bindaas Bedi need an introduction?

Sonali Kulkarni - Known for her serious and challenging roles and her song ‘Jise Dhoondhta Hai’ from ‘Dil Chahta Hai’.

Anita Hasandani - Done a couple of acts for Balaji.

Tapur Chatterjee - ‘Jhalak Dhiklaja’ fame.

Tupur Chatterjee - The leggy model will join her twin sister Tapur.

Nethra Raghuraman – Well-known model and the ramp queen.

Meghna Naidu- The ‘Kaliyon ka Chaman’ with some b-grade films to her credit.

Dipannita Sharma - The sexy tall model cum actress.

Mama-Bhanja Khan on the covers of Cine Blitz

2008-07-03T02:03:00.000-07:00

Aamir Khan is leaving no stones unturned to get a strong foothold for his nephew Imran Khan in the industry and then with just a few days left for the his debut release ‘Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na’ to hit the screens, the mama-bhanja jodi are definitely on a run.

They sure catch attention with their killer looks on the covers of this month’s issue of Cine Blitz magazine. Attired in formal suits, they definitely look at ease with each other.

The issue has Imran sharing some of the moments of his life and also the fact that how this is only the second time that he has worn a suit in his life (the first time being during the premiere of mamu Aamir’s debut film QSQT).

We do expect a lot from this promising newcomer Khan owing to the fact that he has a perfectionist Mama Khan to support him!

Himesh Reshammiya in a double role

2008-07-03T02:02:00.002-07:00

‘Hhey Gujju’- Well, this is the title of Himesh Reshammiya’s next film, once again with the ‘Karzzzz’ director Satish Kaushik. This out and out comedy with Studio 18 will have Himesh in a double role for the first time. Both the characters are Gujarati although one is a localite from Rajkot settled in Delhi and another one is a NRI. Where one is named Karsanlal Trikamlal Gandhi (too weird for a name!!!), the other one is Akash Patel. The film is about comedy of errors and introduces two fresh beautiful faces opposite this singer-cum-music director-cum-actor. The film was launched on 29th April this year with a song recording while the shooting would begin this month.

Talking about the film, Himesh said,

“I am doing a lot of folk fusion music in this comedy. About the cast which is being brought together for the film, we have already signed a large number of leading comedians and character artistes.”

Genelia Changed Gear towards Bollywood at Very Right Time

2008-07-03T02:02:00.001-07:00

She can be compared with earlier fresh looking entry of Juhi, Kajol and Preity Zinta as Genelia D’Souza is new actress from the South is in female lead in an Amir Khan production opposite to his nephew Imran Khan. She had also an impressive role in ‘Mere Baap Pehle Aap’.

She has many hit movies to his credit in South in Tamil and Telgu and she at very apt time switched her gear towards Bollywood. As the Imran- Ganelia starrer movie is about to released she said about the movie “It’s a fun film and we’ve all had a smashing time working on it. For now I am keeping fingers crossed and hoping for the best.”

She is currently involved in shooting of Aneeze Bazme directed “Its My Life’ opposite the latest entry into Bollywood , Harman Baweja. The other important movie in her nitty is ‘Life Partner’ co-starring Govinda and Fardeen.

Finance And Software Talent Door To Hollywood

2008-07-03T02:01:00.003-07:00

Hindi Film industry with its center in Bollywood just same like as their compatriot Indian Inc is trying to establish its impact over global cinema as the latter one has done while acquiring business firms in foreign land.

Activities like Anil Ambani’s deal to buy Speilberg’s Dream Works SKG; Walt Disney’s dominant share in UTV Software Communications Ltd. is example of increasing influence of Bollywood industry, internationally. Ambani indicated interest of Indian Inc when he signed agreement to provide finances to production houses owned by Jim Carrey, George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt and Nicolas cage. And subprime market crisis in USA has led these production houses to welcome foreign money in Hollywood.

Ambani’s this tie up with Dream Works SKG and other production houses is expected to yield up to 30 script of which at least 10 will go finally into production. Apart from Hollywood Ambani is interested in entertainment industry in United States as he has acquired 200 theatres there.

This was merely one side of the picture, the other one is of outsourcing by Hollywood companies from India, due to her exceptional skills in software development. As the animation or the specials effect part of the movie due to expertise services occurs to be quite cheaper in India.

The fact is well reflected through the example of India being place for animation outsourcing with example of 50 Indians being part of the animation team of ‘The Chronicles of Narnia.’ The 30 percent of the work for Hulk has also been done over here in India. An half an hour animated movie in India cost $ 60, 000 where as in USA it costs round to $ 2,50, 000 to $4,00, 000.

There are many companies including Walt Disney Pictures, Time Warner’s Cartoon Network Enterprise and Sony Pictures Entertainment which have started outsourcing job from top quality computer programmers and animators or local set up local operations.

No doubt, this mixture of finance through hands of like Ambanis and excellence of Talent through hands of animators and software professional will surely benefit Bollywood as well as Hollywood.

Priyanka and Harman will leave no stone unturned to promote Love Story 2050

2008-07-03T02:01:00.001-07:00

They are trying all their best efforts to promote movie ‘Love Story 2050’. This time Priyanka and Harman spotted promoting Pantaloons as Priyanka was looking real hot in her short dress during the promo of the movie as well as Pantaloon. But poor Harman, he is looking so much tired up, as this is his first promo tour for any movie. Watch some shots from the promo of Pantaloons as carried out by Priyanka and Harman…

Rani Mukherji Too On Promotional Tour

2008-07-03T02:00:00.001-07:00

Now this is turn of Rani Mukherji to roam through the streets of Mumbai to promote her forthcoming movie Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic as dressed up in the same dress as she is attired in the movie. She, through out the tour of Mumbai was adorable, lovable and cheered up Rani Mukherjee as she met with people pleasingly and kept on bringing smile on their face, simultaneously. See some of beautiful pictures of her through out the tour.

Farhan Akhtar pins his hopes on ‘Rock On’

2008-07-03T01:59:00.001-07:00

With India’s leading production house, Excel Entertainment, producer-director Farhan Akhtar marks his debut as an actor in ‘Rock On’. The film also stars Arjun Rampal, Prachi Desai, Purab Kohli, Sahana Goswami and Luke Kenny in the lead. The film is about a rock band which was the greatest in the country but they never make it and how a long drawn reunion helps them achieve their musical ambitions. Bollywood’s principal independent PR agency Dale Bhagwagar Media Group is handling the media exercises for the film.

Writing on Facebook, Farhan says,

“I am really impressed by how many people recall the guitar riff from Lakshya in the Rock On!! track. The riff was stuck in my mind since first recorded in 2004 and we thought this would be the best outlet for it. As the lyrics say “Ye mauka nahin milega dubaara’.”

He adds,

“Rock has very rarely been served up in Indian films without the necessary “filmi sound” embellishments. With this movie, we are attempting to push the envelope and take Rock… Real Rock… and make it the basis for the soundtrack. It’s been an amazing experience putting it together and if the journey was this exciting, I’m sure the destination will be fantastic! The music will be out in mid-July.”

Luke Kenny comments,

“I am sure everyone will enjoy watching it as much as we had a blast making it…this is India’s first Rock N Roll Hindi film so wait and see.”

As ‘Rock On’ hits theatres on August 29 this year, what we are waiting for is the debut of the cute TV bahu Prachi Desai making it on the big screens.

Ranbir Kapoor shakes it with three beauties

2008-07-03T01:58:00.000-07:00

That Ranbir Kapoor gets to romance three lovely ladies in director Siddhartha Anand’s ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ is a stale one now. The latest addition is that the deadly trio together with Ranbir has shot a promotional number for the movie.

Choreographed by Ahmed Khan, the number has Ranbir jiving with the three ladies of the film – Deepika Padukone, Minissha Lamba and Bipasha Basu. To be known here that the three ladies are not sharing the share screen space in the film but are appearing together only in this promotional track.

The song has been composed by Vishal-Shekhar and has interesting facts related to it. The song uses the original opening lines of the famous song “Bachna Ae Haseeno” from Rishi Kapoor’s film ‘Hum Kissi Se Kam Nahin’. Where Kishore Kumar had sung the original one for Rishi Kapoor in 1977, Kishoreda’s son Sumeet has sung the song with similar title for Rishi Kapoor’s son Ranbir Kapoor in this movie.

At first, Ranbir was supposed to sing this song but the idea was dropped later. Hope the father’s song does wonders for son’s film.

Sonal Chauhan All hot-n-wet in ‘Rainbow’

2008-07-03T01:47:00.000-07:00

Miss World (Tourism) and former Miss India Sonal Chauhan had done a long chain of endorsements before being discovered by Bhatts for ‘Jannat’. To name a few there are - Lays (with Saif Ali Khan), Pepsi (with John Abrams), Ponds, Hero Honda, Nokia, and …. and… several big brands.

After having her kisses (with our serial kisser Emraan Hashmi in Jannat) and misses in Bollywood, the girl has moved on to Tollywood. Currently, Sonal is pairing next to Rahul for VN Aditya’s latest film ‘Rainbow’. And she is no less than thrilled for it saying, “I am thrilled at Telugu film industry, which has its hoary past, recently celebrating its diamond jubilee. I know I am not working in an industry that has no history. It’s my privilege and honor to be part of Andhra Pradesh and to be entertaining its people.”

Talking about her role in the film, she says,

“My character is very very very important in the film. Say, it is the central character. I play a ravishing beauty, who comes to Tollywood to become a heroine. Why did she come to the film world, at all? Did she achieve her goal? What she has lost and what she has gained? Above all, it is a moving love story. You might even retort that you had heard similar stories. But, I assure, it is altogether a new experience for all the artistes.”

Where Sonal is reveling in every success stone she crosses, you enjoy some hot and wet pics of the hot gal from her Telugu flick ‘Rainbow’.

Raima Sen in Filmfare - The innocent killer!

2008-06-25T05:57:00.000-07:00

The Sen Sisters are not new in the tinsel town and though both are poles apart in nature, both have their own fan following. Riya Sen is bubbly, sexy and a glamdoll where as Raima Sen can steal any show with her innocent, demure looks and acting skills. Recently, Raima’s role in ‘Manorama - Six Feet Under’ got rave reviews.

Here are some beautiful pictures of the actress from the Jun edition of Filmfare magazine. Looking at the scans, all one can say about Raima’s look is – The killing innocent look!

Harman and Priyanka calling child audience

2008-06-25T05:56:00.000-07:00

Harman and Priyanka have set them in right tone as they are luring kids the most prospective audience for their sci-fi movie Love Story 2050. They are promoting their new movie by lunching toys form the film with collaboration with Cartoon Network; they are promoting all from fluffy teddy bears to cute Mickey Mouse and all. See them with one of the best teddy bears in promotional campaign of their movie.

Ultimately Rakhi Sawant got something to be cheered on

2008-06-25T05:55:00.001-07:00

One of the most gossiped Bollywood item gals- Rakhi Sawant was in full mood dancing on the tunes of the music at the Yeh Hai Jalwa success party. Unexpectedly, she was joined by two ex hall of fames of the Bollywood on the dance floor and shakes her legs throughout the night in skin tight dress. They were Rozza Catalano, Saif Ali Khan’s former girl friend and Kelly Dorjee, Lara Dutta’s ex boyfriend.

Spot them dancing on the floor in following pics:

Rani and Hema seemed common through thoughts at Classical Concert

2008-06-25T05:54:00.000-07:00

Rani was looked as more cozy and closer to the Hema Malini’s daughters at a classical concert recently held to pay tribute to Hema Malini’s mother. To everyone’s surprise both Hema and Rani Mukherjee were dressed alike and were much engrossed with each other while talking.

Guess from the pictures below, what chemistry must have gone between them!!

Shahid - Vidya on the cover of Stardust

2008-06-25T05:52:00.002-07:00

The media is bent on proving the ‘Konnection’ between Vidya Balan and Shahid Kapoor which they guess developed on the sets of ‘Kismat Konnection’. Well, Konnection or not, the rumours are definitely going to benefit the film. Now, the duo has posed for the cover page of Stardust. In this issue Stardust dug deep inside into what actually bring them close together & the hype behind their love story. For a must buy issue for those who want to know all about this hot and happening pair!

Shilpa-Aishwarya combo - Too hot to handle?

2008-06-25T05:52:00.001-07:00

It couldn’t get hotter. Considering the popularity Shilpa Shetty has in UK, the Bachchans have roped in the leggy beauty at the last hour for their tour, The Unforgettable. And what better way than to let Shetty shake it with none other than the Bachchan Bahu, Aishwarya, herself. So, we have it that Wizcraft International has signed Shilpa at the eleventh hour for the tour and now, Shilpa and Asihwarya will groove it together to some hit numbers of Bollywood and entertain the audience of UK, USA and Europe to the fullest.

Shilpa, Akshay and Madhuri will perform only at selected places, while Preity and the Bachchan family will be the constant members. The rehearsal of the dances has already been started as the tour will kick start on July 18.

Mandira Bedi - Something About Love

2008-06-25T05:51:00.002-07:00

No, it is not the love for cricket this time. The sexy Mandira Bedi has other things on besides her love for cricket and hosting reality shows. Mandira Bedi has her roots in theatres. So, the lady has gone for her roots this time and has come up with the lead role in a play titled ‘Something About Love’. Check out some pictures of the lady letting her hair down at the play and backstage at St. Andrews.

Harman and Priyanka, surely this is not the dress of 2050

2008-06-25T05:51:00.001-07:00

Harman and Priyanka was once again seen at the IIFA awards in Bangkok in their best efforts to promote Love Story 2050 in an outfit that does seemed similar to an attire of future, however, there was more funnier side to the dress up. If you don’t believe, then check it out yourself, however, Love Story 2050 is scheduled to be released on 4th of July.

Shahid Kapoor Launches New ‘Kismat Konnection’ Promo

2008-06-25T05:47:00.000-07:00

Kismat Konnection, Shahid Kapoor’s new movie that is scheduled to release soon, gaining quite a good attention from the mass, may be his out of screen rumored chemistry with Vidya has led this development. However, recently in an event to promote music of the movie, contrary, Shahid was all alone. And he is looking to change his personality a lot, guess it yourself from the following pics.

Celebrity Bloggers in India

2008-06-23T18:39:00.000-07:00

Celebrity Bloggers in India

Nowadays many celebrities are writing blogs...Amir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Shekar Kapur
(many doubt if they really write or not... that is a different issue)

Obviously the fans will adore their hero’s blogs,

but what can a normal surfer, just an observer (like many of us) gain from such blogs?

It is good to read such celebrity blog’s to get an idea about their views, lifestyle, experience etc.
At times you can’t help thinking few of their whole blogging thing is just a marketing strategy, even if it is so, we can observe that too.

I liked Mr. Amitabh’s blog, and found interesting, informative and kind of good.

But apart from these blogs, I would also like to read blogs by Ratan Tata, Sudha Moorthy & Narayan Moorthy (INFOSYS , Amarthiya Sen, M.R.Husain ... but so far i don’t think any other celebrities in fields other than film industry in India is blogging ...

Many don’t even have a personal web site... (There are few exceptions like ... Mr. Abdul Kalam, Ms. Arundhathi Roy), I feel our young surfers will benefit a lot, if such talented celebrities blog a bit more.

Then we will enjoy infotainment using the web.
Mr. Kalam’s site: www.abdulkalam.com
Mr. Bachchan’s blog: http://blogs.bigadda.com
Mr. Amir khan’s blog: http://www.aamirkhan.com/blog.htm

I was once addicted to gym

2008-06-03T18:14:00.001-07:00

Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan' who is the brand ambassador of Coca Cola as well as Indian Premier League (IPL) Mumbai Indians cricket team' says he endorses both because there is the common thread of sports between them.

'I think both Coca Cola and IPL support sports' which shows their commitment to a healthy lifestyle. I also feel sports is the common factor between Coca Cola and me'' Hrithik' who was in the capital to launch Coca Cola's Fridge Pack' told reporters Friday.

The Fridge Pack has been specially for being stored in refrigerator. Specificaly aimed at Indian consumers' it was initially launched in select cities including Delhi' Mumbai and Nasik and was launched at the national level Friday.

When asked about Health Minister Ambumani Ramadoss' threat to ban junk food' Hrithik said: 'Our young generation is health conscious and I don't agree with this statement. You have to be practical and realistic. You don't have to be addicted to anything.

"For instance' I was once addicted to the gym. After a certain point I realised that I am hurting myself by overdoing it. So' any addiction is bad for health.'

At the same time' he remains health conscious.

'Yes' to some extent' I work out on a regular basis'' Hrithik maintained.

The actor' who was last seen in Ashutosh Gowariker's historical romance 'Jodhaa Akbar'' refused to comment on his next film 'Kites' that is being made by his father Rakesh Roshan.

'The film is still about a year away' so it is premature to comment on it'' Hrithik said.

SHARMI'S BOLLYWOOD SIZZLERS Rajpal Yadav's Kushti

2008-05-20T08:48:00.002-07:00

Rajpal Yadav’s Kushti

Rajpal Yadav who is known for making the audiences laugh their guts out, faces a huge challenge this time. He will be seen wrestling the seven foot tall international wrestler Khali (Daljeet Singh Rana) in his upcoming film Kushti , being directed by Ranjeet Kumar.

“ Kushti is a film based on wrestling. It is a very good love story. It takes the audiences in a very good environment”, said the actor about the film.

About the character that he plays in the film, Rajpal said, “I play the role of a postmaster in the film.” Rajpal says working with the mighty Khali was not scary. “I was never scared of him. Working with Khali was very good. He is a very humble guy.”

The film also has Nargis and Asrani in vital roles. Rajpal will also be seen in a triple role in the film Haste Haste- Follow Your Heart .

SHARMI'S BOLLYWOOD SIZZLERS........Hollywood calling????

2008-05-20T08:48:00.001-07:00

Hollywood calling

Bollywood has always been making its presence felt at an international level. Now it’s going to the very fount of global entertainment by producing Hollywood films.

Anil Ambani’s Reliance Big Entertainment (RBE) has signed deals to provide development funds to eight leading creative forces in Hollywood. The deals include those with production houses like Nicolas Cage’s Saturn Productions, Jim Carrey’s JC 23 Entertainment, George Clooney’s Smokehouse Productions, Chris Columbus’s 1492 Pictures, Tom Hanks’s Playtone Productions, Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment and Jay Roach’s Everyman Pictures.

This means that the company will provide for the creation of a development corpus for each of the Hollywood A-listers. The movies that will be made could initially amount to $1 billion.

This could easily be the amalgamation of the Indian Film industry with Hollywood. The Indian Film industry has always been closely associated with Hollywood. A number of actors from Bollywood have acted in Hollywood and vice-versa.

The collaboration could also see Amitabh Bachchan who is very close to Anil Ambani acting in a Hollywood film. Bachchan has The Last Lear to his credit and this step can finally see the Sean Connery of Bollywood give the original Sean Connery a run for his money.

We have to wait and watch how things progress from here. But for Reliance Entertainment it is surely going to be a ‘BIG’ step forward.

Dil Chahta Hai (Hindi)

2008-05-18T21:25:00.001-07:00

Aamir Khan - Akash Malhotra
Saif Ali Khan - Sameer
Akshaye Khanna - Siddharth Sinha
Preity Zinta - Shalini
Sonali Kulkarni - Pooja

Director: Farhan Akhtar
Producer: Ritesh Sidhwani , Pravin Talreja
Written by: Farhan Akhtar , Kassim Jagmagia

REVIEW:
DCH is a story about 3 friends and their lives. how they move on from being cool and mast friends to adults, their girl friends, how they are so good friends, and how some of them part ways and how they get together again. neat story - simple, elegant, well paced.

great acting by everyone - from the superstar amir khan to newbie sonali kulkarni have acted so well in this movie. solid performance by everyone.

great songs.

This movie depicts wide variety of people and you are sure to connect with one of them, and would make you feel a part of movie.

Its a must watch -with friends or family

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PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 PART 5
PART 6 PART 7 PART 8 PART 9 PART 10

LAGAAN (Hindi)

2008-05-18T21:24:00.003-07:00

Aamir Khan - Bhuvan
Gracy Singh - Gauri
Rachel Shelley - Elizabeth Russell
Paul Blackthorne - Captain Andrew Russell
Suhasini Mulay - Yashodamai

Director:Ashutosh Gowariker

Writers:Kumar Dave (screenplay)
Sanjay Dayma (screenplay
Release Date:8 May 2002 (USA)
Genre:Drama Musical Romance Sport
Tagline:Once upon a time in India

Plot:
The people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers... full summary add synopsis
Plot Keywords:Once Upon A Time In The Title Cricket Match What Happened To Epilogue Against The Odds Cricket Game

REVIEW: Lagaan,once upon a time in india which was released in 2001 is one amongst the best movie in our film industry and for this it was nominated to oscar awards. It was the time when britishers ruled India.At that time they suffered severe drought.Once Aamir came across britishers playing cricket and he challenged the british officer that if he wins they'ld leave that region but if he looses he would pay tax thrice the existing one. it was the greatness of the officers sister that she taught the villagers whom Aamir chose to play cricket.At the same time one amongst his friends ploted against him.Then slowly she(Elizabeth) fell in love with him.Finally the test match between britishers and villagers began.After a tough match Aamir and his team gained victory. when Elizabeth knew about Aamir's love she didnt reveal about hers.As per the challenge britishers left that region and finally it rained after a long time.Ita really an excellent

Awards:Nominated for Oscar. Another 44 wins & 19 nominations

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PART 1 PART 2
PART 3 PART 4
PART 5 PART 6

CHOCOLATE (Hindi)

2008-05-18T21:24:00.001-07:00

Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Irrfan Khan, Emran Hashmi, Tanushree Dutta, Sushma Reddy

Director: Vivek Agnihotri
Music Director : Pritam
Lyrics : Dev Kohli, Mayur Puri, Ajeet Srivastava
Producer : Vibha-Ragini

REVIEW:
What would you expect from the director of films like One Man Show, Kalyanaraman, Pulivaal Kalyanam, Thommanum Makkalum and Mayavi? No doubt a full-length, colourful entertainer with an interesting story and ample dosages of humour, songs and well-choreographed dance sequences. Well, that's exactly what Shafi gives you in his sixth and latest offering, which too is on the way to becoming another box office success. Chocolate, true to its name, is a yummy kind of film, one that you'd love to savour to the fullest extent. It's colourful, entertaining and youthful to the core.

The film tells the story of things that happen when a male student gets admitted to a Women's college where more than three thousand girls study, some of whom are dead against a male entering their preserve. Prominent among these are Anne, Nandana and Susan, who to a very great extent, rule the campus. But the principal, who was always in favour of making it into a co-ed college, decides to give admission to Shyam Balagopal, the son of one of the lecturers there, and a spoilt brat if there ever was one. Not willing to take this lying down, Anne, Nandana and Susan, decide to make the going hard for Shyam.

But Shyam is not what they had anticipated him to be. He had created problems wherever he had studied earlier and hence had never lasted long in any institution. He wasn't bothered whether he would last long in this one either, although there were many like Pappan (who ran the cyber café) and his friend Riyaz among others who had much fancied being out and about in this all-women's college. With Shyam's admission, these guys begin to feel that they too would get a chance to make their dreams come true.

There is another person who approaches Shyam with a different kind of request. He is Renjith, a young fashion designer, who wants to make Nandana his model (his real motive is something else!). He wants Shyam to help him in getting Nandana to agree to model and walk the ramp for him. All these combine to create the build up towards a very exciting and emotion-packed climax.

Prithviraj as Shyam is excellent. The way he plays the character, the timing that he displays in the comedy scenes, the energy that he breathes into the role make him endearing. Roma has done an excellent job as Anne, while Samvritha Sunil is good as Nandana. Jayasurya as Renjith is perfect, while Remya Nambeeshan is OK as Susan. Shaari as the principal, Laloo Aalex as Anne's father, Rajan P. Dev as Nandana's father, Salim Kumar as Pappan, Anoop Chandran as Riyaz, Bindu Panicker as Maria (who runs the college canteen) etc have all done full justice to their respective roles.

The songs have been choreographed well, in true Shafi style and sync perfectly with the theme and the mood. "Kalkanda Malare..." and "Ishtamalle..." are good ones. Technical aspects are excellent. Debutantes Sachi and Sethu, who penned the story and the script, deserve to be appreciated for having come up with so exciting an entertaining a subject. Bravo Shafi, Sachi, Sethu, Prithviraj, Roma and everyone else! To sum up, Chocolate is a clean entertainer, a perfect film for a festive season! Go and watch it with your family!

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part 1 part 2 part 3
part 4 part 5 part 6
part 7 part 8

Ranbir: Message for my Mom

2008-05-11T18:29:00.001-07:00

What are the two factors that make up Bollywood?- Maa and Cine-ma. So Shashi Kapoor was indeed on strong ground when he said in Dewaar -Mere paas maa hai (I have my mother with me) if there were no filmy mothers around.

But we won't be discussing filmy moms…Rather we can hear about the moms who are behind many a Bollywood sensation.

Let's hear the daastan-e-maa (story of mother) from some of the biggest names of Bollywood

Ranbir Kapoor on Neetu Singh Kapoor: Mother's Day to me is an opportunity to keep on telling my mom how special she is to me. My mother gave me the freedom to take decisions when I was in Class V. She is so special!

Not only for me and my sister but for the entire family. She never interfered in my space. All she would say is that –Do whatever you want to. But just remember your origin, the royal blood in your veins. And that's more than enough for me to think and rethink before taking a decision.

Of course I will get her the cutest gift on Mother's Day. She is too figure conscious. So can't give her chocolates. I think she will be happy if I gift her a new gym.

Rekha on her mother Pushpavalli Ganeshan: My mother was, in fact is, my guardian angel. It's all because of her that I am in this industry. I still remember how every morning at 6 she dragged all of us to the temple in our house.

The fragrance of her mogras mixed with that of agarbattis, camphor and other flowers created a heaven for us-the fragrance still lingers every day when I pray at the temple in my bungalow Sea Springs. She was the best cook I have ever known.

The recipe of her upma and poha was famous among our friends and relatives. I never had to communicate with her verbally.

She looked at me and understood what I wish to say. Perhaps that's the reason why she passed away when I was shooting abroad because she knew how my heart bled every time I saw her wriggling in pain at the hospital.

Honestly speaking, I don't miss her because I never forget her. Even today I can literally feel the warmth of the godi (lap)-the best bed to rest on. Oh, I don't believe in the concept of Mother's Day and yet believe in it.

I think every day in the year is Mother's Day. Just as you can't confine the sky in a bottle, you can't confine Mother's Day within 24hours."

Hrithik Roshan on Pinky Roshan: My mother is the Bourn vita of our family-her sheer presence makes all the difference to our lives. Mother's Day this year is even more special with two mothers in our family-my mother and the mother of my two kids, Suzzane.

Generally it's Suzzane who take scare of all the arrangements for a celebration. But since this day is meant for my mom and her, so I guess the males have to tie up their aprons to please the ladies of the family.

Esha Deol on Hema Malini: Whenever I think of perfection I think of my mom. Every day she surprises me with a new dimension in her character.

She grows intellectually every day. I can never look or dance or act so beautifully like her. It won't be wrong if I say I live Mother's Day every day with my mother.

Well, even after all the free-flow of emotions, if your dil maange more, then grab a DVD of the film Mother India and watch it this Mother's Day (the latest buzz is, DVD-wallahs are giving a compilation of Nirupa "Mother of Bollywood" Roy's films for the early birds).

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The Name is Rajnikanth - The other side of our SUPERSTAR

2008-03-07T08:57:00.000-08:00

A good one read... Some words here are chanceless, and it tells what will make a person to be great and the perspective...

I love it and i hope u people will like it.

Visiting that Ragavendra temple in Bangaloreis almost more than a routine for her. She has not seen him ever before in the temple.

He was sitting on the floor with his closed eyes, folded legs and locked fingers in 'Gnana Mudra'. He looked strange and different with a turban on his head and the very long flowing beard. Some thing was there in his face that attracted her. She could not understand what that was.

She finished her 'darshan' and came out; she saw the man was walking in the corridor. Again something was happening in her, she could not understand what was that. She was telling herself, "a poor old man. I have to help him". She ran to him, gave rupees ten in his hand and forced him to accept. He smiled, expressed a reverence like a 'prasadam' by keeping it in the forehead and thanked her by keeping the hand in prayer position ('Namasthey').

As she came out, she saw the man was getting into his Mercedes Benz, she was perplexed, shivered and ran to him and said, "Sir (Ayya!), Please forgive me, I did not do this to insult you. By seeing your dress and appearance, I thought you are struggling in life and offered you the money. It is a blunder. I am sorry. Please forgive me. Please give me back that money. I am sorry".

The man with the fake beard and turban laughed and replied her politely, "Ammaa.. There is no mistake of yours. It is the other way. The creator is again and again reminding me through some body, "You are nothing. You are not special. Everybody is equal in front of me". He keeps on sending this message again and again and today you happened to be a medium. That's it. Thanks a ton". His hand again went to prayer position, expressed gratitude to the lady and he went into his car.

When the lady realized the man was none other than Super star Rajini Kanth - Asia's number one paid actor, he has left the place.

She did not know what to do. With tears in her eyes, she was starring at the direction that the car went.

- From Dr. Gayathri Sreekanth's "The Name Is Rajini Kanth – A biography"

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Munnabhai ties the knot

2008-02-12T17:10:00.000-08:00

Sanjay Dutt and Manyata officially got married as per the Hindu rites in Mumbai on Monday (Feb 11). Both were clad in golden designer outfits with smiles to add on. 'Munna' seemed overjoyed and deliriously happy with the wedding proceedings. While wife Manyata curbed her emotions in front of the media and posed as a new bride. An extremely happy Sanjay Dutt addressed the media and said:"I am very happy."

Ironically, the Dutt sisters -- Priya Dutt and Namrata Dutt -- were not present at the wedding. Media reports claim that the sisters were not even aware of the days proceedings.

Priya Dutt on Sanjay Dutt's marriage

When spoke to Sanjay Dutt's sister -- Priya Dutt -- and quizzed about her brother's marriage, she said:"There are always so many rumours, so I thought that this was also a rumour. I didn't know about it. I'm very happy with this wedding, after all it's his life, and our happiness lies in his happiness."

When probed further as to whether she would be join them in the celebration, she averred:"I don't know where the wedding was held, so I will wish him, when he comes home."

Further commenting on the Sanjay-Manyata's marriage, Priya Dutt stated:"I don't think he has given the wedding too much of importance as he has been seeing Manyata for a very long time, may be it's a formality. Sanjay is a 50-year old man and I don't think it's a matter of acceptance or not. Rather it is more a matter of wishing the very best for each other. I wish him all the happiness, which he very much deserves especially after what he has gone through."

The Dutt-Manyata saga

After rumours mills were abuzz about the status of relationship between -- Sanjay Dutt and Manyata -- it is learnt that the duo have solemenised the wedding according to Hindu rites in Mumbai on Monday (February 11) at the residence of a freind of Manyata's.

According to the media reports, Sanjay and Manyata got married at the Taj Exotica in Goa on February 7 under the Special Marriages Act. Reportedly, only a few close friends were witness to the occassion with Sanju's friend -- Bunty Walia -- being one among the few.

Sanjay Dutt reportedly completed divorce proceedings againt Rhea Pillai last month.. This was Sanju's third marriage. Reports claim that Manyata was presented a wedding ring by Sanju worth Rs 40 lakhs.

When quizzed, old friend of Sanjay, Aditya Pancholi said that he deserves to be happy and Manyata is the right choice for him.

On Sunday, February 10, Manyata was seen attending a function at her old school where she looked like a newly wed. She was dressed with vermillion smeared on her head. Though she shied away from talking about her love life, the glow on her face said it all.

When quizzed during the function, sounding a bit defensive, Manyata said:"I am not hiding anything but I am not commenting anything yet."

The rumours started after a leading English daily printed greetings to Bal Thackeray with the Dutt surname attached with her name. Manyata has been a pillar of strength for Sanjay all through his troubled times and their marriage doesn't come as any surprise.

Mysterious Manyata?

Sanjay Dutt's lady love Manyata has constantly been seen with 'Munnabhai' at all public events. As Sanju ties the knot with Manyata, here is a background about the lady in the limelight. Manyata alias Dilhaaz Shaikh married Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt on Monday (Feb 11). The once innocuous Bollywood item girl, Manyata belongs to a conservative upper class family based in Dubai. Her family owns a textile business of their own. Manyata's luck with love has never favoured her in the past.

With three divorces highlighting her past, she would be hoping that this marriage with Sanju flourishes till the end. The lady has kissed the silver screen once in the past when she appeared in an item song in Prakash Jha's 'Gangaajal'. Her first marriage with Meraz Rahman -- supposed script writer -- did not prove to be successful. There are reports that Meraz had been allegedly arrested for sending vulgar SMS to various Bollywood actresses -- Kareena Kapoor, Poonam Dhillon and Smriti Irani.

After her disasterous first marriage, Manyata went on to tie the knot with a fabric merchant -- Mohammad Ali -- which did not fair well either. Very soon Manyata was caught under family pressures and was forced to get married for the third time to one Mr Naved. Sanjay Dutt, who has been married to Richa Sharma and model Rhea Pillai previously, is said to be very fond of Manyata, whom he met through a common friend -- Nitin Manmohan. The lady love has stood through the actor's thick and thin especially during the trial for the 1993 Mumbai serial blast case. Well wishers of the couple will hope that their jinx with marriage do not transcend in their marriage. Manyata is said to be the best girl Sanju has won and 'Munnabhai' will hope to hold the marital bliss forever.

Manyata is also pregnant and is believed to be due in August 2008

TAARE ZAMEEN PAR .....if someone else had made this movie......

2008-01-20T08:23:00.000-08:00

If Karan Johar made Taare

Obvious starcast:

Shah Rukh Khan as the arts teacher (duh duh duh!!).
Aryan Khan as the dyslexic child (even if he could not act for nuts).
Rani Mukerjee as the kid’s mom (assuming Kajol is unavailable).
Abhishek Bachchan as the kid’s dad.
Amitabh Bachchan as the school principal (who cares if the role is ultra minute, he can afford it).
It would be shot in New York to appeal to the NRI audience.
The story line would obviously be different. SRK would fall for the dyslexic kid’s mom. The last scene would have the mom running to the teacher rather than the kid. And again, like in so many other movies, SRK would get someone else’s girl.
It would have one dance number.
The film would be titled ‘Kuch Taare Zameen Par.’

If Sanjay Leela Bhansali made Taare

Obvious starcast:

Salman as the teacher.
Rani as the mother.
Of course the whole film would be shot on elaborate sets. The school would be nothing short of Harvard university.
An orchestra would play every time anyone cried.
Slow motion, different camera angles for every scene.
The school uniforms would match the classroom walls even though that does not make a f***ing difference.
The film would cost 60 crores.

If Farah Khan made Taare

Obvious starcast:

SRK as the teacher (yawn).
In the original Taare, Aamir makes an entry at the interval point. In Farah’s version, SRK would be on screen on for 2.30 hrs out of the 2.45 hrs and would be introduced in the first scene itself.
The story would be changed to make sure the above happened. The focus of the film would be a teacher who helps a kid fight dyslexia.
To make it a complete entertainer, there would be a romantic angle, comedy, and action thrown in. Oh idea!! Nikumbh’s character likes another teacher and the kiddo helps him.. throw in some comedy moments there and you have romance and comedy settled. For action.. hmm.. lemme see.. oh yah, the kid gets kidnapped and the teacher fights the baddies to save him. Wow!! I’m quite an imaginative writer. I can see how Farah can write a film from scratch in two weeks straight.
The film posters would have a big SRK with the tiny image of the kid in the background.

If Rakesh Roshan made Taare

Obvious starcast:

Hrithik Roshan as the teacher.
Since Rakesh Roshan cannot think beyond science fiction these days, this film would have that too. Instead of dyslexia, the kid would have alienositis or something, a condition induced due to him witnessing an alien abduction.
Instead of Nikumbh being an arts teacher, he would be a physics teacher, and instead of asking kids to be creative, he would ask them to challenge the science we know.
In the scene where Nikumbh asks the kids to open their minds and make whatever they want outdoors, the kid Ishaan, instead of making a boat, would end up making a working spaceship prototype.
Nikumbh would cure the kids problem by making a full fledged version of the kid’s prototype, traveling to the alien planet, and asking them to give the kid his powers back.
The film would have mus ic by Rajesh Roshan ripped off from some world music.
The film’s name would again start with a K.. probably ‘Kuch Aliens Taaron se Zameen Par’.
The director would make sure Hrithik gets to show all his abilities. This would mean a scene with Roshan jr flexing his muscles, and a dance competition in the end, instead of an arts competition.

If Priyadarshan made Taare:

Obvious starcast:

Akshay Kumar as the teacher.
Paresh Rawal as the kid’s dad.
It would be a brainless comedy. The kid’s dyslexia would be made fun of. Half the times the parents will be running after the kid from one room to the other and that, in the director’s opinion, would be funny.
The film will be full of sex jokes. So for example, when Akshay would come to the parents telling them that their son has dyslexia, the ignorant father would say something inappropriate like ‘iss umar mein? par kaise, woh to hamesha boys school mein padha hai!’. And yes, the director would think it is funny.
In the climax of the film all the characters in the film would run around in the amphitheater for no reason, spilling colors on each other. That’s where the film will end, without any logical conclusion.
And of course, Paresh Rawal would emote like an epileptic himself making us question the boy’s mental abilities anyway.

Deepika Padukone rocks

2008-01-09T20:57:00.000-08:00

Arnold and Beyonce in Bollywood Movie Kambakth Ishq

2008-01-09T20:50:00.000-08:00

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala is a man on a mission these days. An industry source reveals that Sajid is all set to roll his next magnum opus Kambakth Ishq to be directed by newbie Sabir Khan in Los Angeles in May.

Apparently the producer has a few surprises up his sleeve. Says our source, “Sajid has managed a casting coup in Kambakth Ishq. Apparently Arnold Schwarzenegger no less has agreed to play an interesting cameo in the film. And that is not all. Pop Sensation Beyonce is all set to do a bootylicious act in the film. The film stars the super hit pair of Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor.”

“Akshay plays a Hollywood stuntman in the film and hence the presence of Arnold. Our desi action hero will be seen with the international action icon. Beyonce too is reportedly doing a sizzling act in the film. Everything is almost finalized.”

Prashant Shah line producer of Kambakth Ishq in LA says, “Yes we are in talks. We are in talks with Beyonce and we have also received a letter from Arnold’s office. We are yet to work out the logistics. Things will be confirmed shortly and we will be making a formal announcement when that happens. We are also looking at other Hollywood names to join the cast of Kambakth Ishq.

Deepika Padukone celebrates her 22nd birthday with Yuvraj in Sydney

2008-01-09T20:41:00.003-08:00

Yuvraj Singh has definitely scored a century off the ground. He has managed to get in the most happening girl of Bollywood, Deepika Padukone, as his girlfriend. Yes, it is no more a news now. Deepika and Yuvi are very much in relationship.

Deepika flew down to Sydney on Wednesday on Yuvi’s special invite to watch the ongoing India-Australia test series. The couple was also spotted at a popular Sydney restaurant having a gala time together. Deepika has gone there to shoot for a Yashraj film the schedule of which starts from January 7. Meanwhile, Deepika celebrated her 22nd birthday with Yuvraj on Jan 5.

Hope our readers remember that Deepika had played host to Yuvi’s birthday party in December, which in itself, is an indication of their growing intimacy. Now, it is Deepika’s turn to get the greetings!

Deepika Padukone celebrates her 22nd birthday with Yuvraj in Sydney

2008-01-09T20:41:00.002-08:00

Why Imtiaz Ali chose Deepika over Kareena?

2008-01-09T20:41:00.001-08:00

Saif Ali Khan is definitely not happy with this. But tis true that director Imtiaz Ali who gave a huge hit with Kareena Kapoor in ‘Jab We Met‘ has chosen Deepika Padukone over Kareena Kapoor for his next project despite the fact that the film is Kareena’s new found love Saif’s home production. The shooting of this will start in all probability in May 2008.

Saif and Imtiaz had several heated and prolonged arguments over the matter. But the latter was adamant. Director Imtiaz Ali, who is known to speak his mind, states, “It’s very simple. Deepika suits the role. Kareena, who is my absolute favorite, does not. Fortunately or unfortunately my fondness for an actor is not the criterion for casting.”

“I cannot cast Kareena wrongly, not after casting her so perfectly as Geet in ‘Jab We Met’. I respect her talent too much for that. No one knows her worth better than me. I’m sure I’ll write a role for her in my next film and happily queue up outside her door for her dates,” he added.

Shabana Azmi - I would love to play Benazir

2008-01-09T20:39:00.001-08:00

Media has been abuzz lately with the news of Mahesh Bhatt directing a Pakistani film based on Benazir Bhutto. However, Mahesh Bhatt denies his plans to direct the film saying that he is through with direction now and has hung his boots after his last project ‘Zakhm’.

“I was approached by a lady from Pakistan who wants us (Vishesh Films) to collaborate with them. In principal we’re on.” However, Mahesh thinks it’s too early to get into the project. “The news of the project came from Pakistan. We didn’t announce it. We’ve to get a go-ahead from Benazir’s family and her party. The blood is still fresh on the streets. It isn’t right to talk about a movie on the slain leader’s life at this stage.”

The offer has apparently come from Pakistani producer Anila Khan after the assassination of Bhutto in Rawalpindi a few days back. Shabana Aazmi has also expressed her desire to play Benazir in the project.

Very few people know that Shabana was actually approached by noted British-Pakistani author-playwright and filmmaker, Tariq Ali, who had readied the screenplay for his proposed Benazir bio-pic with Shabana in the lead.

But then politics intervened. Because of differences between India and Pakistan, the project was quietly abandoned. A disappointed Shabana had said at that time, “I know I can physically resemble Benazir. Once that’s in place the rest would just follow.” Now, almost 25 years later, Shabana is still keen on doing the role. “My God! I still remember the project. I’d love to play Benazir in a film.” she said.

1.75 crores song for ‘Hello’

2008-01-09T20:38:00.002-08:00

Producer-director Atul Agnihotri is leaving no stones unturned in making his project ‘Hello’ a grand one. Recently, he shot a song which cost a whopping Rs. 1.75 crores. The song was picturized on the leading cast comprising of Sohail Khan, Sharman Joshi, Ishaa Koppikar, Amrita Arora and Gul Panag. The song which is composed by Sajid-Wajid and choreographed by Bosco-Caesar was shot over a period of five days with over 70 dancers and an additional 250 extras as part of a crowd.

‘Hello’ is based on Chetan Bhagat’s book ‘One Night @ a call center’. The film has been shot in India, Mauritius and USA. The film is expected to release by March this year.

‘My Name is Anthony Gonsalves’ banned in Bihar

2008-01-09T20:38:00.001-08:00

E. Niwas on-release film ‘My Name is Anthony Gonzalves’ has been banned in Bihar. The reason being an ongoing tussle between the actor, Mithun Chakraborty, and a local producer -distributor, due to which Mithun da’s films are banned in Bihar. Mithun plays a priest in the film.

The dirft dates back to the time when Dada’s Bengali film entitled ‘Coolie’ was dubbed into Bhojpuri without the actor’s consent and by using someone else’s voice in dubbed Bhojpuri film. The incensed actor retaliated by refusing to return money paid as signing amount for another proposed film to be made by the same Bihari producer-distributor.

Niwas is obviously disturbed and says, “I had no clue about Mithun-da’s ban in Bihar. It seems so strange to be kept out of the state where my first film Shool was set. I really wouldn’t want Anthony Gonzalves to be be kept out of Bihar. But I don’t know how I can help the situation.”

Sushmitha Sen Jacked Up By The Moral Police

2008-01-09T20:37:00.001-08:00

Former Miss Universe and Bollywood diva Sushmita Sen has landed herself in trouble. Her forthrightness and frank attitude has landed her in a bush of thorns.

Ooops now you must be wondering why and what must have happened that the lady divine is in such a trouble.

Well, its because the lady expressed out her view on “Pre-marital” in a TV interview stating “No Indian has chastity or virginity any more”. These comments over pre-marital sex didn’t go down well with the legal authorities and moral police, who felt that such comments could affect the morality of India.

But then sush was only giving her opinion, and the Indian constitution states that every individual has the liberty to express his/her views.

Her comments have upset moral authorities so much that Madras High Court has issued a notice against her.

The petition sought to prosecute the actress under IPC Sections 292, 292B, 293 and 294 ( all pertaining to obscenity in print, words and songs), 499 and 500 ( which relate to defamation), besides Sections 3, 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act and 2, 3 and 6 of the Young Persons Harmful Publication Act.

Well, people don’t you think everybody has the right to express their views and this is not the first time that film stars have been attacked in Tamil Nadu by the moral police. Last year actors Khushboo, Shilpa Shetty and Reema Sen had been dragged to court.

Everybody has a right to do what they want to do, unless it drastically harms someone.

The moral authorities should be looking into more serious issues and concerns which affect the development of the country rather than pestering people like this.

Deepika Dating Yuvraj???

2008-01-09T20:36:00.001-08:00

There are rumors which state that Deepika Padukone is dating Yuvraj Singh -Indian Cricketer much to the dismay of many young men.

And, Australia was the place where sparks flew in the air. Yuvraj was earlier known to be dating Kim Sharma, Wonder where she is now.

While Deepika and Yuvraj have been treated as an “item” by the media on numerous occasions, the couple has always maintained that they are nothing more than just ‘good friends.’ Incidentally the media had paired Deepika with the Indian cricket captain M S Dhoni.

She was called to shoot in Australia for the upcoming Yash Raj Film. But the lady spent most of the time cheering Yuvi during the Indian- Australian matches.

She also spent her birthday -Jan 5 with him.

Heard that the couple are planning to tie the knot very soon.

Saif Tatto’s Kareena’s Name On His Arm

2008-01-09T20:35:00.000-08:00

Saif is out proclaiming his love for Kareena. The man is so madly in love that he has no qualms about this issue. We hear that Saif has got Kareena’s name tattooed in Devnagri on his arm at Hakim’s Alim in Bandra.

The man really took some pain searching and browsing through different calligraphic styles so as to finalize the shape of the tattoo.

Finally, after much resolution he walked into Hakim’s Alim in Bandra and sat for a two-three hour session to get Kareena’s name tattooed in Devnagari- an ancient Indian language.

The tattoo was reportedly done in indelible ink. And this is not the end the couple have cleverly planned their schedules and left for Greece on Friday, January 4, so as to spend time together alone there before other crew members of Tashan- their new film together, catch up with them for a shooting schedule there.

And this is not the end the couple have cleverly planned their schedules and left for Greece on Friday, January 4, so as to spend time together alone there before other crew members of Tashan- their new film together, catch up with them for a shooting schedule there.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2008 TO YOU

2007-12-30T21:52:00.000-08:00

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Release Date : 21 December 2007
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Rajiv (Akshay Kumar), is nephew of Dr. Ghungroo ie. Paresh Rawal and he seeks his help to get a good bride for him. Dr. Ghungroo is now in search of a bride from a cultured and respected family.

On the other hand, Uday Shetty ie. Nana Patekar and Majnubhai (Anil Kapoor) are gangster brother and are looking for a suitable, non-criminal Groom for their sister Sanjana ie. Katrina Kaif . Uday Shetty accidently meets Rajiv and he finds him perfect for their sister but unfortunately Dr. Ghungroo get to know about their background and he refuse the marriage.

To make more twist, Ishika (Mallika Sherawat) pops up and says that she is childhood bride of Rajiv. Now, this whole mess is all about making Dr. Ghungroo agree for marriage of Rajiv and Sanjana as well as sorting out the issue of Ishika.

MOVIE NAME: TAARE ZAMEEN PAR (BOLLYWOOD MOVIE 2007)

CAST: Aamir Khan, Darsheel Safary, Tanay Cheda, Sachet Engineer, Tisca Chopra and Vipin Sharma

DIRECTOR: Aamir Khan
MUSIC: Shankar Ehsaan Loy

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Is there space for incompetence in this fast moving world? Ishaan (Darsheel Safary), a nine year old realizes very soon that there isn't. The young boy who finds it very difficult to cope up with his studies is unable to understand why his father and the world cannot think the way he does. Always at the back of his class, he is sent to a boarding school by his parents. Ishaan who was always close to his mother (Tisca Chopra) and elder brother (Sachet Engineer) now begins to live in a shell. His love for painting is now gone and this is first noticed by his new drawing teacher Ram Shankar Nikumbh (Aamir Khan). Ram is able to identify Ishaan's problem – dyslexia. He goes and speaks to his parents but his father fails to understand. So now Ram takes it up himself to teach Ishaan.

Taare Zameen Par

2007-12-24T06:12:00.000-08:00

Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi (Darsheel Safary) is all of eight and has repeated his third grade already. Papa Awasthi is one angry middle-aged man who wants Ishaan to be like his older brother Yohaan (Sachet Engineer) – a winner. Caught between the father and son is the mother (Tisca Chopra) who cannot decide for herself what is right and what's not. Things reach a head and Ishaan is packed off to a boarding school. Far away from home and family, the otherwise lively Ishaan withdraws into a shell and refuses to participate in anything whatsoever. But unknown to everyone around him and definitely not by the parameters of his father, Ishaan is a winner. And it is upto his art teacher Ram Shankar Nikumbh (Aamir) to show the world what a unique child he is.

Taare Zameen Par comes at a time when reports of student suicides and campus killings are haunting us as never before. Whether it's Noida or Mumbai, kids are increasingly finding themselves at a point where they either have to join the rat race or simply be left behind. Indeed at a very basic level Taare Zameen Par talks about the travails of a special child, who is struggling to be part of the world around him. But in more ways than one the film addresses the issues that children living on the fringes have faced for the longest time.

At the same time, with its sensitively written story and screenplay, Taare… brings back to mind some of the bittersweet experiences from our own childhood. While Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's score leaves us with moist eyes, it is Setu's cinematography that translates the melody (and indeed the story) on to the screen. Setu's job has indeed been quite challenging for capturing the spontaneity of children has never exactly been easy. A special round of applause for Darsheel who is brilliant in his debut as is Aamir... in his. But here's a word of advice: Don't watch Taare Zameen Par for its craft because chances are you'll miss out on the simplicity it brings forth through its almost three hour duration. Here's a towel-wringing movie, enjoy it for what it is worth.

Prem's Review : I have seen this movie & It is just amazing movie..

Parents & Kids MUST watch this movie. A Great

Sonam Kapoor unveils the Dove Beautiful Hair Gallery

2007-10-17T04:21:00.001-07:00

Anil Kapoor’s beautiful and petite daughter Sonam Kapoor is debuting with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Saawariya’ opposite Ranbir Kapoor. Though the director had earlier forbidden the lady against too much public appearance, Sonam has now started stepping out for her share of limelight after getting a green signal from SLB.

Recently she unveiled the Dove beautiful hair gallery. Looking gorgeous in bright red dress and being just the right choice for the event, the girl had all smiles and stars in her eyes.

Why does Hansika Motwani get older men only?

2007-10-17T04:19:00.003-07:00

Ganesh Acharya had burnt his fingers in his first film, ‘Swami’, which was a simple, serious movie. Now, Ganesh changes track to comedy for his second venture, a dash of what he has always showed in his choreography.

Acharya’s second film is titled ‘Money Hai Toh Honey Hai’. It stars his favourite actor Govinda and interestingly Acharya has paired actress Hansika Motwani (whom he choreographed in ‘Aap Ka Suroor’) opposite Govinda in his film. This makes us wonder why Hansika always gets to romance older men on screen. First it was Himesh Reshammiya in ‘Aap Ka Suroor’ and now it is Govinda.

The director clarifies, “I wanted a girl who plays a budding actress and finally ends up becoming a television star. I feel Hansika fits the bill. As far as her casting opposite Govinda is concerned, we have done their photo shoot just to see how they look together. And I think the duo look superb in the film.”

Well, the film also has another unusual pair. Upen Patel has been paired with older Archana Puran Singh for a dash of comedy. The film will be produced by Kumar Mangat and has a huge star cast including Celina Jaitley who plays a designer, Aftab Shivdasani playing a copywriter, Manoj Bajpai who plays Lala Bhai, a Bhaiyya from UP who wants to be a crorepati and Ravi Kissan in greyer shades. The film talks about these main characters, who are complete losers in life and how they achieve name, fame and money in due course.

Acharya will start shooting the film from October 25. He plans to shoot in two schedules in which he will shoot in Mauritius first and Mumbai later. The film should release early next year.

Shahid Kapoor and Katrina Kaif to pair for the first time

2007-10-17T04:19:00.001-07:00

Raj Kumar Santoshi is set to offer the audiences with a straight-from-the-heart love story. This romantic project is yet in it’s pre-production stage and the leading couple this time is the untried pair of Shahid Kapoor and gorgeous Katrina Kaif. The movie will hit the floors in early November and the director plans to finish it off by the ned of the year.

“I haven’t done a simple love story before. Most of my films have been very intense and searching. I just wanted to see what it felt like to direct a boy-meets-girl story, now that my Ajay Devgan-Vidya Balan starrer Halla Bol is ready,” says Raj.

Aishwarya Rai - a good Bachchan Bahu

2007-10-17T04:17:00.003-07:00

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is keen on playing a good Bahu than playing a steamy romance on-screen with anyone other than hubby Abhishek. However, producer Rohan Sippy is bent on having her in his next film and is planning to fly to Boston to convince her. Sriram Raghavan, who is directing the yet untitled film, and John Abraham, who will play the male lead, too are eager to have Aishwarya. In fact, when their first celluloid pairing in Raghavan’s ‘Happy Birthday’ fell apart, John was bitterly disappointed to have lost a viable co-star.

Aishwarya on the other hand is playing safe with her choice of roles. She left Karan Johar’s film because she didn’t want to play a woman who has many men in her life. Now, in Sriram’s film, she’d rather not do an intense romance with John.

A source close to Aishwarya said, “After marriage, Aishwarya’s personal and professional priorities have changed completely. She’ll do nothing that would even remotely compromise her position as the Bachchan daughter-in-law.”

Priyanka Chopra and Bobby Deol in ‘Chamku’

2007-10-17T04:17:00.001-07:00

The success of ‘Apne’ has set the spirits high for the Deols and they now seem in a mood to revive their home production, Vijeta films. Their first film will be rolling soon in October with Bobby Deol, Priyanka Chopra and Arshad Warsi in lead roles.

Director Kabeer Kaushik says, “The film is called Chamku and we will commence it’s shooting in a month’s time. However, I can’t reveal much about the story.”

’Chamku’ will be the third film of Priyanka Chopra and Bobby Deol together after ‘Kismat’ and ‘Barsat’. After considering the fate of the earlier ones, we do hope and wish, this film clicks the ‘Kismat’ of Vijeta films.

Sameera Reddy gets praises for her attire

2007-10-17T04:16:00.003-07:00

This seems to be the trend in Bollywood lately. All our sultry Bombshells are going to the femme fatale mode. This section told you about Celina Jaitley’s love for sarees, then about Payal Rohtagi being spotted in them, next Tanisha Mukherjee ready to drape her grandmom’s six yards and now it is Sameera Reddy who turned out to be gorgeous in a red saree in an international festival recently.

Says Sameera, “It’s a trend, particular when Indian actresses are abroad, to judge what they have worn and how they have carried themselves. Though I had carried some gowns, I eventually wore saris at all the dos, because this is one Indian outfit that makes a grand statement. Of course, George Clooney’s eyes fell on me because of my sari. And by the end of the evening, there wasn’t a single person who didn’t mention how beautiful the sari was.” That’s what we call celebrating India.

Tanushree Dutta overcomes her fears

2007-10-17T04:16:00.001-07:00

Tanushree is playing an action heroine in producer Sahil Khan’s jungle thriller ‘Ramma – The Saviour’. Shooting for the film in the jungles of Thailand has helped Tanushree get over some of her chronic fears.

Not many know that Tanushree has not learnt swimming for aquaphobia, the fear of water, which she has been suffering with since her childhood. Now, while shooting for certain portions of the film in and under water, she had to cope up with her fears.

The film’s action director Peter Hann, who has also been teaching martial arts to Tanushree, gave the actress some basic tips about swimming and holding breath underwater. Thereafter, Tanushree was harnessed to a safety cable to keep her from drowning.

Apart from this, the actress also conquered her fear of insects and reptiles while shooting in the jungles of Thailand.

Kunal Kapoor’s first on-screen lip-lock

2007-10-17T02:27:00.000-07:00

Bollywood’s promising actor, Kunal Kapoor, is happy with his first on-screen lip-lock which he shared with Konkona Sen Sharma in ‘Laaga Chunari Mein Daag’. The movie was also Kunal’s first family drama and he shares screen space with Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan in the film.

“My first on-screen kiss, Konkona and I did it well, considering we did it in below-zero temperature in Switzerland with 50 people gawking,” Kunal told IANS.

Next from Kunal Kapoor is much talked about ‘Aaja Nachle’ with Madhuri Dixit..

Preity Zinta in ‘Heaven on Earth’

2007-09-15T03:25:00.001-07:00

After Aishwarya Rai’s ‘Provoked’, there will be another flick on the tale of a young battered housewife stuck up in an abusive marriage. The film titled ‘Heaven on Earth’ will have Preity Zinta playing the role of the protagonist.

The movie, from Toronto-based filmmaker Deepa Mehta, is inspired from the true tale of a Punjabi woman named Amandeep, whose disturbing story Mehta covered in her documentary ‘Let’s Talk About It’. However, the name of the character in the film has been changed to Chand. Actress Seema Biswas has also been signed to play an important role in the movie. Produced by David Hamilton (Water fame), the film will be in English and the shooting will start from November.

When Aditya Raj Kapoor fell for Rakhi Sawant

2007-09-15T03:24:00.000-07:00

If the name does not ring any bell, let us introduce you to yet another Kapoor, this time behind the scenes. Meet Shammi Kapoor and Geeta Balli’s son Aditya Raj Kapoor, who is all set to come with his directorial debut, ‘Baltidevi Queen Of South Hall A Musical’, starring none other than Rakhi Sawant.

Aditya fell for Rakhi when he saw her in ‘Koffee with Karan’ and immediately decided that she would be his heroine.

“I saw her on Koffee With Karan. I saw the appeal in her eyes. I fell for her the way all of India fell for her. I saw the emotion in her heart, which was begging to come out. I felt my script had similar feelings. So I went to her the next day and begged her to listen to my script. She read the script and by the fifth page, she had tears in her eyes. She said this was her story and then she hugged me,” says Kapoor.

Baltidevi is a story of a young girl who is married in India and taken to South Hall, London where she survives by running a dhaba.

No Makeup for Kareena Kapoor this time

2007-09-15T03:23:00.002-07:00

Whether rumours about Kareena Kapoor’s breakup with long time boyfriend Shahid Kapoor is just a publicity gimmick for her forthcoming flick ‘Jab We Met’ with Shahid is still an unanswered question, tis known for sure that Kareena will appear sans makeup in this movie.

Director Imtiaz Ali said Kareena’s clean look is part of her girl-next-door image. The film takes place on a train and follows Kareena and Shahid through a series of adventures after they are left stranded in a remote railway station without luggage or money.

”Have you ever seen people wearing heavy makeup while traveling? In fact, people don’t like applying any makeup,” Ali told a newspaper. “Kareena is one of the few heroines who looks good without makeup.”

Rekha, Abhishek and Esha Deol to be directed by Hema Malini

2007-09-15T03:23:00.001-07:00

She made a disastrous directorial debut with ‘Dil Aashna Hai’ starring Divya Bharti and SRK. Now, after a long lull of 15 years Hema Malini will don on the directorial cap once again. The ever charming lady made it official in New Delhi stating that her film will feature the ageless diva Rekha, along with Abhishek Bachchan and obviously her daughter, Esha Deol.

Elaborating further, Hema said that the subject is about the relationship between two ladies from different generations, who are connected through classical music and do not play mother and daughter. She also clarified that she will not be acting in the movie.

Om Shanti Om - The blend of the young and the old

2007-09-15T03:18:00.000-07:00

The SFX technology does it all. Shirish Kunder (Farah Khan’s husband) did it in ‘Jaaneman’ to transpose Salman Khan with the stars of 60s and 70s. Now, Farah Khan does in ‘Om Shanti Om’ to show gorgeous Deepika Padukone dance with the movie stars of the 70s- Rajesh Khanna, Jitandra and late Sunil Dutt, and that too in a young avatar of these stars. We know by now that Shah Rukh Khan’s production company Red Chillies Entertainment has topnotch technology and equipment available for SFX.

The film, an unusual love story, spans over thirty years. The film has Shah Rukh Khan playing a junior artist and Deepika Padukone playing a big filmstar in 1970s.

When RGV was all praises for Aishwarya

2007-08-24T08:37:00.001-07:00

Ramgopal Verma was bowled over by Ash’s performance and acting skills while shooting for Sarkar 2. Ash went completely makeup free for her role and stood up to the mark with father-in-law Big B and husband Abhishek in every scene and that too without much rehearsals.

Ramu openly praises the lady, “Very frankly I was wondering what she had in store considering I had never worked with her before. And considering the Sarkar sequel is a dark intense raw and real film I was apprehensive about how far Aishwarya Rai would be able to shed her immense glamour. “

Apparently Ramu is already planning a third part to the Sarkar saga.

Partner Salman and Lara to be Mr & Mrs Khanna

2007-08-24T08:36:00.001-07:00

The Indian Film Company has announced signing of a co production deal with Sohail Khan Productions to produce two films. One of them is to be ‘Mr and Mrs Khanna’ which will star Salman Khan and Lara Dutta. The film is scheduled to go on the floors in November 2007, and pre production work is on. With the lead pair being the same, the director is also same as the recently released blockbuster Partner, which has been one of the biggest hits of 2007.

“Both our films are premium and exciting projects of our company. We have been overwhelmed by the commercial success of Partner and are focused on delivering vastly entertaining content. We are very happy to associate with The Indian Film Company for both these films. The collective experience of The Indian Film Company would greatly complement our core expertise,” says Sohail Khan.

Lookout for Hot Hrishitaa Bhatt

2007-08-24T08:35:00.002-07:00

Hrishitaa Bhatt has surprised everyone with an image makeover and has had her cell phone buzzing incessantly as a result. Her friends and well-wishers are not tired of congratulating and commenting her on her well-toned and sexy new look.

But it is the industry people who have been taken by surprise, informs Hrishitaa. “They could not have imagined I would have made such a bold statement with my pictures. Yes, the buzz has been good and I’m glad that the ad world is taking keen interest. I’m sure I can manage both, films and commercials,” she says.

When asked if she plans to give a tough time to other hot babes of our industry, or a Competition for the bikini brigade, the gal simply laughs off, “No yaar, there’s enough room for all that and more.”

Mallika Sherawat - Main Bhi Producer!!

2007-08-24T08:35:00.001-07:00

Mallika Sherawat has developed a new interest. She is into producing films now. She has joined hands with Govind Menon to produce ‘Bollywood BobRoll’ which is a Hollywood copy. Govind Menon was the procducer of Mallika’s first film ‘Khwahish’.

Who knows whether it is because of this tuning between the two that Menon’s wife has left him and is in America since past two years.

Ferena Wazier - A new wonder

2007-08-24T08:32:00.000-07:00

After featuring in A.R.Rahmna’s much touted music video campaign for Taj Mahal’s inclusion in the world’s Seven Wonders, blue-eyed Kashmiri beauty Ferena Wazier, born and brought up in the UK, has set her sights on Bollywood. And while she is waiting to sign on the dotted line, Wazier, who trained at RADA in London, will make her debut in a Hollywood film to be directed by Davis Tonavic of ‘No Man’s Land’ fame. With talk of some hip-shaking in a film down south too, this lovely lady sure seems to be going places.

Gauri Khan to make her debut with ‘Om Shanti Om’

2007-08-17T10:52:00.002-07:00

The liitle birdie has it that Gauri Khan (Mrs. SRK) will make her debut with her own production ‘Om Shanti Om’.

Both Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri will appear in a sequence which will be part of the end-credit song in ‘Om Shanti Om’ which will feature all the technicians and crew members too.

Farah Khan says, “She was supposed to shoot for me for ‘Main Hoon Na’ too, but last time she ditched me because she was too shy to come in front of the camera, but this time she finally agreed. She said she’s doing it only for me but I am sure her husband had something to do with it since she’s the official producer of the film.”

Preity Zinta whistles and cheers for SRK

2007-08-17T10:52:00.001-07:00

Seems veiling is in for celebrities. Mallika Sherawat wore one last year to dodge the media when she was coming out of the airport in Mumbai from a foreign jaunt. Himesh Reshammiyan too very recently ditched his cap for a Burkha to get into Ajmer Sharif Durgah.

Now, it is pretty Preity Zinta who wore it on the Independence Day to slip unnoticed into Bandra cinema hall to whistle and cheer for SRK in ‘Chak De India’.

Preity tells the story, “I could have seen the movie in the safety and comfort of a multiplex, but to gauge the reaction of the audience, I had to sit among the masses. I went along with my mom and cousin, hidden in a burkha, and because nobody could see me, I was at my buoyant best!”

According to the vivacious actress, in her disguise, she was able to scream, whistle and cheer along with the audience for SRK and his team of women hockey players in the movie.

‘Dhamaal’ -Sanjay Dutt’s first release after being jailed

2007-08-17T10:51:00.002-07:00

‘Dhamaal’ will be Sanjay Dutt’s first release after his imprisonment. Directed by Indra Kumar, this comedy an all male star cast - Sanjay Dutt, Ritesh Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Aashish Chowdhury and Javed Jaffrey.

Director Indra Kumar explains that he has no heroines in the film as the script did not demand one. “I didn’t feel a need for any heroines in the film. As for taking a risk well I feel it might set a trend for other future films. The script is so strong that when you will see the film, you will understand there was no need of heroines between such funny male bonding,” says Kumar.

Karisma Kapoor and Govinda to create magic again

2007-08-17T10:51:00.001-07:00

Coolie No.1, Hero No.1, Raja Babu… the list of hits by the Govinda-Karisma jodi is a long one. Now, in the season of comebacks, Karisma Kapoor is rumored to make a comeback with none other than her one time alleged flame Govinda and that too with a complete masala entertainer from David Dhawan.

Its though yet to see how a much married karishma pulls off with songs like ‘sexy sexy’ & ‘sarkailo khatiya’ with govinda again.

Salman Khan refuses to forgive Vivek Oberoi

2007-08-17T10:49:00.000-07:00

10th Rajiv Gandhi Awards function proved out to be eventful with the presence of Salman Khan who received an award in the Best Actor Category and Shilpa Shetty who was also present was being honoured with the Best actress award. To add some spice to the event, Vivek Oberoi was also performing at the awards function. Vivek’s performance was the last one before the awards were to be announced and after his performance Vivek grabbed his ears and bowed and mouthed bhai, but Salman just shook his head. Vivek also joined his hands in front of Salman as a sign of asking for his forgiveness. Unfortunately though Vivek’s gesture did not make Salman relent even after some coaxing from Shilpa Shetty. The two actors have a history of not getting along, due to the presence of a Miss World in both their lives then.

Aishwarya and Abhishek deny rumors of Baby Bachchan

2007-08-14T08:37:00.000-07:00

Ash and Abhishek seem extremely offended at the latest media scoop that Aishwarya is pregnant. Abhishek was quoted saying, “it is not true at all”.

Ash’s manager said that Ash will be extremely busy for the next two years not just with Bollywood films but also with Hollywood films like Pink Panther 2 which she recently bagged. So it is highly unlikely that the lady is ready to plan a baby right now. But what if hubby Abhishek has different plans as he was last quoted saying, “Kids shouldn’t be planned, they should just happen”. Well, we are always ready to welcome the junior most Bachchan any time!!!

Minissha Lamba follows the rule of the game

2007-08-14T08:36:00.001-07:00

Minissha Lamba was a famous model before she stepped into Bollywood. She started her career with not so glamorous roles in Sujit Sarkar’s ‘Yahan’ and Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘Corporate’. However, when “Corporate” proved to be more beneficial to c-grade actress Payal Rohtagi, Minissha decided to follow the rules of the game. She has also taken to the shortcut of exposing in the films. ‘Rocky’ saw her hot side and today she is beaming after grabbing the lead role in Anant Mahadevan’s “Anamika”, the untold story’. Seems the gal has a long way to go.

Bobby to Sunny Deol - No more tears brother!

2007-08-14T08:35:00.001-07:00

Deol Family’s home production ‘Apne’ did not create much magic at the box office but it did give tears to quite a few and received critics appreciation. Now, the Deols are in a mood to make the audience laugh. They are planning to produce a comedy this time with the same director Anil Sharma starring the three Deols of course. Sunny Deol confirms their plans to make the film titled “Masters” to be directed by Anil Sharma.

Riya Sen - Who is next on my list?

2007-08-14T08:33:00.000-07:00

Again it is a married one this time. Talking about the new addition in Riya Sen’s list of boyfriends, this is someone in Hotel business in Pune. Very much married, Kuki Singh has many hotels in Pune and a family in Mumbai. Married to ex-journalist Namita and with a daughter, Kuki Singh is being seen frequently with Riya Sen and the duo has also been witnessed cuchi-cooing. However, Miss Sen denies the rumours and says that she maintains friendship with men and does not indulge in romancing. We believe you, Riya (Lol!!).

Aishwarya’s new statue at Madame Tussauds

2007-08-11T03:32:00.002-07:00

Before her marriage Aishwarya Rai already had a statue at Madame Tussauds. Now post-marriage a new one has been made with a bridal look along with a Mangalsutra for Ash. Mrs. Junior Bachchan is currently stuck up with her film commitments and will unveil her new wax statue at Madame Tussauds in Times Square, New York, early next month.

Currently, Ash is busy with the dubbing of ‘Jodhaa Akbar‘. Besides, she is also shooting for RGV’s ‘Sarkar Raj’ starring herself with Big B and Abhishek Bachchan in Hyderabad.

Saif-Kareena, Fan-fare or nightmare?

2007-08-11T03:32:00.001-07:00

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor were shooting for Yashraj Film’s ‘Tashan’ in Laddakh. While they were having lunch at a local restaurant in Laddakh, a huge crowd gathered outside to get a glimpse of the duo.

Things heated up when Saif and Kareena’s bodyguards prevented some fans from coming inside the restaurant. Angry words were exchanged and one of the bodyguards allegedly roughed up a fan.

Soon the angry crowd began roughing up the two bodyguards. When Saif tried to pacify the situation, some abuses were hurled at him too. The situation was controlled with the intervention of the staff and the manager of the restaurant. However, Saif and Kareena’s bodyguards had to be given medical aid for minor injuries.

Rakhi Sawant gearing up for ‘Krazy 4′

2007-08-11T03:31:00.001-07:00

Producer Rakesh Roshan‘s ‘Krazy 4‘ will have Rakhi Sawant shake off in an item number. Rakhi’s appearance in ‘Koffee with Karan’ resulted in she getting this offer from Rakesh Roshan to dance to an item number in Krazy 4 . Rakhi is excited about the offer and has already lost 6 kilos for it. Stylist Perry Patel will work on Rakhi’s hairdo and give her an entirely new and fresh look. Ganesh Acharya will choreograph the song.

Directed by Raja Sen, the movie stars Arshad Warsi , Dia Mirza , Irrfan Khan , Rajpal Yadav , Rajat Kapoor and Juhi Chawla .

Kaafila all set for release in India and abroad

2007-08-11T03:30:00.000-07:00

The first Indian film to be released simultaneously in India and Pakistan and the rest of the world will be ‘Kaafila’, directed by Amitoj Mann, (who made ‘Hawayein’ on Sikh riots a few years ago). Unlike Mahesh Bhatt’s ‘Awarapan’ which was released in Pakistan after it flopped here, ‘Kaafila’ will have a simultaneous release on August 10 and the promos of this film are already drawing crowds across the border. What a co-incidence that ‘Kaafila’ is a Sunny Deol starrer, the same actor whose ‘Gadar’ had unfairly fetched him the tag of being strindently anti-pak.

Fardeen khan - Girls walk over me

2007-08-11T03:29:00.000-07:00

The handsome macho actor Fardeen Khan has girls all over, the recent posters of the actor are an evidence of it. When DT met up with Fardeen, he said that “Yeah, you could say that girls are walking all over me in this film. But when those girls are as pretty as Esha Deol and Isha Kopikar, like hell a gonna mind.”

Hey girls are you listening?

Katrina says No plans for marriage now

2007-08-06T11:06:00.001-07:00

Katrina Kaif has endorsed many product, but ther’s a lot more to Katrina than her gorgeous face. She’s all set to proves that her carrer is on the upswing post some big projects,from which some did well at the box-office and some that are in the pipeline.

Media ask’s her about her marriage, she said that if she was going to be married according to the whims of some people in the media,she would have probably been married five times now and had a few kids. She says,”The truth is far from it. I am seriously concentrating on my career and ther’s no scope for marriage in the near future.”

Katrina really admire people who are open about their lives, can talk about their relationship and stuff. So, its everything clear about Katrina and Salman. She feel pressurised as it is, to always be at her best, because she is an actress and there are people alwayjudging around us. Katrina won’t be able to take judgement on her personal life as well or answer question like, ‘When are you getting married?’,'is he even serious about marrying you?’ and so on.”

Katrina feels we all have to deal with our own complexe and fight our own battles. She came in Bollywood as a rank outsides, and have has her own share of battles.

Despite Salma’s presence in her life. there’s also something talk’s from Akshay kumar who’s promoting her in his films. Media asks, How do you manage to do that? Katrina said, “It’s ridiculous when I am doing films with Salman they say ,’ Why films with Salman? ” and when i do with Akshay , I gotta be seeing him. I am really fond of Twinkle and their son Aarav. I think Twinkle is an amazing person and extremely sharp and witty. They are some of the very few people in the industry and I hang out with.”

Alvira salman’s sister is one of the Katrina’s closest friends and she is not going to let people dictate who she should hang out with an who she shouldn’t. She is not know to get along well with fellow actress, Bipasha Basu bring the recent case in point.Does she thinks two actresses can be friend ? “You know,if two actresses are competing with each other and vying for the same role,its futile to even pursue that relationship. I think its a dead investement and I wont even want to put my engeries towards that.”says Katrina.

Highest paid actor in Bollywood “Hrithik”

2007-08-06T11:05:00.000-07:00

Hrithik Roshan told that he is going to singing an unbelievable deal with the Adlabs group of Ambanis, three films a price of 35crores.with this deal he will become an “Highest paid actor in Bollywood”.he had three big hits like- Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Koi Mil Gaya and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. totaly he had complted ‘13′ films with Dhoom2. In that he had a two flops in row in recent months.Then also things had been changed, he had got and unbelievable deal with Ambani.

A few months ago Adlabs said that he is singing with Akshay Kumar a deal of four films in 25crore.But with in a few months Bollywood had gotten much topper.In 2006 we had seen about four films make close to 100crore each , Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Rang De Basanti, Fanaa and Krrish. corporate firms are keen to invest “the money is there”.They should me a saleable face because big projects need big stars.Now confusion had been started there are seven real superstars in Bollywood ,Shah Rukh Khan,Hrithik,Akshay Kumar,Saif Ali Khan,Salman Khan and Aamir khan.

Now a days 12crores per film may sounds like a big mark.By this Bollywood films getting more expensive.Now a days a film takes about 30crores it is out of the mark.

Sanjay Dutt Allowed to Smoke in Jail

2007-08-06T11:04:00.001-07:00

Cigarette smoking by actor-convict Sanjay Dutt, lodged at Yerawada prison, did not violate the jail rules governing the inmates, prison sources said on Monday.

Reacting to a media report, a Right to Information (RTI) activist has sought to know whether the actor was given a concession to smoke in jail premises, officials clarified that all inmates were entitled to the facility.

“All items that are kept in the jail canteen could be consumed freely by the inmates, cigarette being one of them”, sources added.

Meanwhile, a city-based human rights activist and lawyer Aseem Sarode, who recently met Dutt recommending him a course in Gandhian philosophy, has objected to a statement by public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam that Bollywood’s support campaign for the actor amounted to contempt of court.

“Nikam’s statement goes against Article 19 of the Constitution that guarantees right to freedom of expression”, he said.

Dutt, sentenced to rigorous imprisonment of six years in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blast trial, underwent a routine medical-check on Sunday. He was “fine” and had breakfast this morning, sources said.

Sanjay Dutt jailed - Loss of 100 crores to Bollywood

2007-08-05T10:15:00.000-07:00

The six years sentence to Sanjay Dutt has caused immense grief to family and friends, but the producers of film industry are equally grieving for their incomplete projects which estimate a loss of about Rs. 100 crores to them. Abbas Mastaan’s ‘Mr. Fraud’, Sanjay Gupta’s ‘Alibaug’ and Sanjay Gadhvi’s ‘Kidnap’- all face a dark future with the imprisonment of the actor. These films are incomplete and already 35-40 crores have been spent in their making. The lucky ones are Indra Kumar’s comedy ‘Dhamaal’ to be released in September and ‘Mehbooba’ which has been made with a big budget of about 30 crores.

Ekta Kapoor in search of Mr. Right

2007-08-05T10:14:00.001-07:00

With TV soap queen Ekta Kapoor turning 32 this year, Jeetendra has become worried for the marriage of his daughter. When Karan Johar asked Ekta about her choice in his show ‘Koffee with Karan’, Ekta promptly named Mukesh Ambani who has obviously impressed Ekta with his politeness. Ms. Kapoor also confessed that she has failed thrice in love and is currently concentrating only on her work.

Dear Ekta, just say yes. There will be a long queue for your suitors!!

Shah Rukh Khan to work with Shankar

2007-08-05T10:13:00.001-07:00

He brought back the magic of Vikram and Rajni Kanth with Aparichit and Sivaji, and now Shankar’s been roped in by the King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan. SRK has signed the ace director for his home production company Red Chillies Entertainment. It has been speculated that SRK will be doing the lead role of a scientist in Shankar’s next sci-fi movie. The scientist’s character in the movie creates a robot for his young child to play with. But the robot turns bad and starts killing people and the scientist is making desperate attempts to stop it. SRK had thought Hrithik in the robot’s role. But due to his tight schedule, Hrithik is off the project. So let us see if this speculated film will happen or not!

Koffee With Karan Grand Finale with Aishwarya and Abhishek

2007-08-05T10:12:00.000-07:00

The second season of Koffee With Karan ends with a grand finale which will have the golden couple – Aishwarya and Abhishek on the favorite couch. You can hate them or you can love them but can’t avoid them! And hope Karan gets some real news out of their mouth about their most secretive affair and marriage.

Other special attraction of the show includes awards for the best guest of this season in various sections like rapid fire and supporting guest. And there will be a special jury comprising of - Malaika Arora, Rahul Bose, Rohit Bal and Cyrus Broacha – to decide upon the prizes.

So keep your eyes open for the finale in August. For those who will miss Karan on television can relax as he will return with his next film planned with, needless to say, Shah Rukh Khan.

I'll finally pay off all my debts

2007-08-02T06:39:00.000-07:00

Govinda is glowing. "Life is finally on an even level. Partner is such a hit. It crossed 50-55 crores in the first week. David Dhawan has changed himself through the decades. He did a very wise thing by changing his cinema with the times.

This month I too will be out of my debts. I'll finally pay off all the debts I owed after the failure of my home production Sukh. Partner proved to be lucky for me personally and professionally. Not only did I get a big hit I also found a friend in Salman and his family."

Govinda didn't charge any money for this film. "But I gained so much more from this film and my association with the Khans! And now that Partner is a hit I'm getting better and better films, so the money is coming. I've signed new films with David and Ravi Chopra. There's a queue of producers again. Now I'm going to be very careful."

Govinda is very excited about the Ravi Chopra project which starts on August 15. "I heard the script and I was bowled over. Three hours passed like thirty minutes. It was like I saw the film before my eyes. Like other films by the Chopras, it's a socially relevant subject on the dreams and aspirations of the youth.

The film says, determination can move mountains. A very inspiring story with a lots of comedy and drama. Just my scene."

Govinda is teamed with Lara Dutta in Ravi Chopra's film. "There will be one more leading lady, Sushmita or Bipasha. I'm paired with Lara for the first time. She's a very good actress."

Aamir Khan and Big B in ‘Aankhen 2′

2007-08-02T06:37:00.001-07:00

Aamir and Amitabh have never shared the screen space with each other, but now director Vipul Shah has signed these two big stars for his sequel of ‘Aankhen’. The film also stars Ajay Devgan, Akshaye Khanna and Upen Patel.

The original ‘Aankhen’ had Big B in a negative role and three other heroes as blind ones, but this sequel with neither have Amitabh in grey shades nor will any character be blind in the movie. The film will be made simultaneously in Tamil and English too.

Kartina wanted to get noticed

2007-08-02T06:35:00.001-07:00

She walked into a packed room, surrounded by photographers on all sides. It took a while before those assembled could catch a glimpse of her.

Model-turned-actor Katrina Kaif was in Mangalore to inaugurate a jewellery showroom.

Quite predictably, the media hounded the actor, dressed in a bright sari and decked in gold jewellery.

Patiently, the pretty Ms. Kaif, answered the series of questions thrown at her.

Prepared perhaps to field posers on her career, she was thrown a little off balance by the first question: “Would you vote for Abdul Kalam or Pratibha Patil if you had a chance to vote in the presidential election?”

“Pratibha…I think. But I respect Mr. Kalam. He has done a lot for the country. I don’t know… I am not a political expert,” she tried, grinned, and gave up with a wave of her hands.

The tension was dissipated, everyone relaxed and simpler questions followed.

Comparing the careers of modelling and acting, she said acting was tougher. It demanded more, she said.

For Katrina, her best role in Bollywood so far, has been in “Namastey London”.

“The story revolves around a woman, which is quite rare in commercial Hindi cinema.”

Katrina said she loved working in the South Indian film industry. She has worked in Telugu and Malyalam movies. “It has been two and a half years since I did a South Indian movie. I miss the industry,” she said.

She was offered a Kannada movie once, but couldn’t accept it, as she was busy with four other projects at the same time. If a good Kannada offer comes along, I will definitely take it. But I hope the language is easier than Malayalam, which was quite complicated,” she says smiling.

“I am willing to work in any language if the director is talented. Language is secondary,” she added.

Asked about her sartorial preferences, she said it depended on the situation.

“If I am wearing jewellery like this (pointing to the many gold necklaces she was wearing), then it has obviously got to be a sari.

If I am going out for coffee, or somewhere more casual, I would prefer a dress.”

She answered the expected “who is the best actor you have worked with?” with a careful, “I share a very good working relationship with Akshay Kumar. He has very good energy, and we are comfortable with each other.”

Anish Asmi’s “Welcome”, a musical with Subhash Ghai and a movie with Abbas Mastan, co-starring Saif Ali Khan, are projects she is looking forward to.

Asked what she thought of the nature of roles Bollywood offered its actresses, she thought for a moment before saying “In commercial cinema, the roles offered to heroines tend to be limited, but there are off beat roles that allow you to explore a character. However, initial success and recognition come through commercial films.

At the beginning of any career you want to be noticed. “Like everyone else, even I want to be taken note of,” said Katrina.

“Every actress thinks differently, but for me, it is more important to be an entertainer. I am consciously building my career as a commercial actress.

At a later stage, I might do offbeat roles. But now I don’t want to do films that ten people watch. I want to do movies where the hall is full.

I want to do ‘fun cinema’. Eventually of course, I want to try other kinds of roles too,” said Katrina.

Her dream role, she said would be a in a period film. “I would love to do a movie set in times of war or conflict,” Katrina said signing off.

I was paid for lewd sms: Don

2007-08-02T06:34:00.001-07:00

Mehraj Rehman, the man accused of sending obscene SMSes to several Bollywood actors is now behind bars.

The police seized multiple SIM cards from Rehman. But the man is apparently unfazed. Arrested last year (2006) too for sending obscene messages and making threatening calls, Rehman continued his antics even after he was placed under arrest.

The list of his alleged victims include Bollywood biggies like Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and starlets like Kangana Ranaut, Rakhi Sawant, Nagma and Neha Dhupia among others.

There are more than 50 complaints against Rahman, who claims the actresses asked him to send the SMSes themselves. “Sab ko publicity chahiye aur mujhe un logo ne Bollywood ka don bana diya,” says Mehraj.

He adds, “I have proof that actresses like Kangana Ranaut, Sambhvana Seth and Koena Mitra paid me huge amounts to issue threats to them and their foes for cheap publicity.” Koena Mitra refused to respond to Mehraj’s allegation.

Mehraj who has FIRs registered against him at Bandra, Versova and Bhoiwada police stations adds, “The police have not nabbed me. I surrendered as Nagmaji had lodged an FIR against me. I don’t want to hurt her feelings as I respect her a lot.”

Sushmita Sen to go Angelina Jolie way

2007-08-02T06:32:00.000-07:00

Sushmita Sen already has the tag of Bollywood’s single mother. She had adopted a baby girl long time back and she truly dotes on her. Now, after her split with boyfirend Maanav Menon, her daughter Renee is feeling alone and missing Menon coz the kid was very attached to him.

As a solution to this Sush is planning to adopt another baby girl to give company to Reene. Hope the decision helps to fill in Sush’s loneliness too!

Action time for Bollywood babes

2007-08-02T06:31:00.002-07:00

“Learning martial arts is tough. But I always enjoy the experience,” says the hot actress Priyanka Chopra. Looks like it is action time for Bollywood’s hottest babes. While Sophie Choudhary promises to deliver quite a punch in ‘Speed’, armed and dangerous Esha Deol will sizzle in ‘Cash’. But it’s Kim Sharma and Amrita Arora who are all set to kick some butt in ‘Boomerang’.

“Its not girly stuff. We rode dirt bikes, jet skied, para-sailed and had a ball,” says Sharma. The gorgeous Priyanka Chopra follows up her deadly stunts in ‘Don’ with a display of Sikh martial arts gatka in ‘Drona’. How’s that for beauty with brawn?