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Angelina Jolie Vs. Aishwarya Rai

Angelina Jolie Vs. Aishwarya Rai
July 26, 2008: The media abroad often compares the two beauties India’s Aishwarya Rai and Hollywood’s Angelina Jolie. Aishwarya Rai is often considered the world’s most beautiful woman on par with Jolie.
The two have many marked similarities too… light eyes, fair complexion, luscious lips, amazing international fan following and of course the ’sex appeal’. Jolie has been voted time and again as one of the Sexiest and most desirable women in the world. On the contrary, for some odd reason, Aishwarya Rai lacks that kind of cult fan-following here in India.
What do you think? Is the comparison between Ash and Angie justified? Or is it that one completely outshines the other? Who is prettier?

Rajinikanth's Kuselan at Tokyo film fest

Rajinikanth's Kuselan at Tokyo film fest
Indo-Asian News Service - July 26, 2008: (Chennai): Tamil superstar Rajnikant starrer Kuselan will be shown at the Tokyo International Film Festival, starting in October. The film is scheduled to be released on July 31. "After the superstar's huge popularity following the success of Muthu in Japan, interest in his films is huge. Since Rajnikant is playing himself, the pre-release response is fantastic," said R Venkatakrishnan, Chief Operating Officer Pyramid Saimira.Rajnikant's 1995 film Muthu was dubbed in Japanese and released in Japan in 1998. It ran for 288 days in multiple screens.It is not clear right now whether the actor will attend the festival, said sources close to the actor.So far Japanese media companies and television stations have produced over 30 documentaries on Rajnikant.

Salman upset about Shah Rukh spat

Salman upset about Shah Rukh spat
Indo-Asian News Service

Saturday, July 26, 2008: (New Delhi): Bollywood star Salman Khan is not only upset about his spat with Shah Rukh Khan, but the way in which the media covered it and the general politics in the industry. He has urged his fans to ignore negative reports about him. "For the next few days you will hear and read a lot of stuff about me, a lot of it. Keep on reading it, but don't react to it. I don't," Salman wrote on his blog."Read all the negatives and read till they get tired of writing. Everyone goes through this, but not for long. I say just look good, feel good and do good, that's it."Salman, who is currently hosting Sony TV's reality game show Dus Ka Dum, added that one should behave as though a barking dog was chasing your car."You don't stop the car and start reacting to the dog. You don't! There's no point. I don't wish to react. I don't have the time for it. Besides, I don't understand the language of dogs, except for my two - Myson and Myjaan," Salman wrote.He and Shah Rukh had a spat during the star-studded birthday party of Salman's girlfriend Katrina Kaif July 16. Salman reportedly instigated Shah Rukh by speaking about their reality shows - Dus Ka Dum and Kya aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? Salman claimed that his show Dus Ka Dum had garnered more TRPs than Shah Rukh's, according to informed sources.Salman scoffed at Shah Rukh by saying that despite being a superstar he could not make his show a hit. The war of words later turned rather ugly and Aamir Khan had to intervene.Talking about the politics in Bollywood, Salman said that the "developing trend in the industry is not to celebrate other's success".He added: "Every time another person is successful there will be someone trying to pull him down. You don't increase your own efforts to become successful but try to always decrease someone else's success. That is the mantra of the industry."Salman is also apparently miffed with Shah Rukh for turning down his request for a cameo in his brother Sohail Khan's home production Main Aur Mrs Khanna.

Britney Spears bags MTV nomination for ‘Piece of Me’

Britney Spears bags MTV nomination for ‘Piece of Me’
Washington, July 26, 2008: It seems that Britney Spears is getting over her troubled times. The singer has been nominated for Best Female Video for "Piece of Me" at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. Meanwhile the 26-year-old star is currently working on a new album, and is excited about what she has done in the studios so far. The nomination list also includes Katy Perry for I Kissed a Girl, Jordin Sparks for No Air, Rihanna for Take A Bow and Mariah Carey for Touch My Body. "Now that MTV has given me a VMA nomination, I think my parents should unblock the channel! Thanks MTV!” E! Online quoted first-time nominee Perry, as saying.
The nominees of Best Female Video are:
1. Britney Spears, "Piece of Me"
2. Katy Perry, "I Kissed a Girl"
3. Jordin Sparks, "No Air"
4. Rihanna, "Take a Bow"
5. Mariah Carey, "Touch My Body"

Split with Kareena working in Shahid’s favour

Split with Kareena working in Shahid’s favour
Spicezee Bureau Mumbai, July 26, 2008: It seems that split with the capricious Kareena Kapoor is working in Shahid Kapoor’s favour. The star is clearly riding the popularity charts and is now being seen as the strongest contender for the top 5 slot. Although, ‘Kismat Konnection’ has been criticized on several fronts, yet, it has turned out to be a hit. So, the ‘lover boy’ of Bollywood is all set to rule the filmdom. During his association with Bebo, Shahid’s film had bombed one after the other. After his debut film, 'Ishq Vishk Pyar Vyar’, it was only ‘Vivah’, which had done some decent business. But after the couple broke-off, Shahid’s career took off. His ‘Jab We Met’ with Kareena turned out to be a super-hit and ‘Kismat Konnection’, his second film post split, is rumoured to be doing a brisk business of about 21 crore. On the other hand, Kareena’s latest flick ‘Tashan’ bombed at the BO. News has it that post split, Shahid is turning out to be a thorough professional and is completely focused during work. His professionalism has become the talk of the town. ‘Good friend’ Vidya Balan and his co-star in ‘Kismat Konnection’ fondly talks about his professionalism, “Shahid is the most unselfish co-star I have ever come across as well as a very disciplined and talented actor. He puts in so much of hard work in his performance that it in a way inspires you to work harder and I respect him for that”. So, Shahid is all set to carve a niche for himself in the top five slot. Bebo was clearly a distraction for him, then wonder, who is his lucky mascot? Some ‘good friend’, isn’t it Shahid?

Emami renews endorsement contracts with Big B, SRK

Emami renews endorsement contracts with Big B, SRK
Press Trust Of India New Delhi, July 26, 2008: Bollywood's Shahenshah Amitabh Bachchan and Badshah Shah Rukh Khan may not see eye to eye but Kolkata-based FMCG major Emami has successfully kept the two superstars together as its brand ambassadors.Emami has renewed contracts of Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan to endorse its products for another two-and-a-half years.
Big B and SRK have been endorsing Emami's Navratna oil together. While Bachchan endorses Boroplus antiseptic cream together with Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor, SRK promotes fairness cream and other healthcare products of the group.Bachchan also endorses Emami's fast relief balm.
Commenting on the renewal of contracts with the two superstars, a company official told PTI that it was about continuing loyalty.
"At a time when 'old is not gold' Emami is continuing loyalty with the superstars of Bollywood. SRK enhances brand value. He is still an icon in India," the official said.
While SRK will continue to feature in their fairness cream and other healthcare products' ads, Amitabh Bachchan will endorse Boro Plus anti septic cream and fast relief balm. Both the stars will endorse Emami's Navratna brand together as before, the official said.
The two bollywood stars were roped in by the company in 2005 with an estimated fee of around Rs 5-10 crore.Company officials declined to comment on the amount for the renewal of contracts but industry insiders said it could be almost in the same range as before.
Emami which has a turnover of around Rs 600 crore spends around 20 per cent (almost Rs 120 crore) of it on advertising and marketing.
According to a report by Adex India, brought out by TAM, there has been 49 per cent growth in celebrity advertising volume in 2007.
Since 2003, celebrity endorsement volume on television has increased by more than six times.

Fashion Movie

First Look: Fashion
July 26, 2008: Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion is slated to release on November 14, 2008

Aamir at his best

Aamir at his best
Mumbai, July 26, 2008: 'Darsheel' moments! Aamir Khan and child actor Darsheel Safary pose with school children after unveiling the DVD of their film Taare Zameen Par at a school in Mumbai on Friday, July 25, 2008.

Friends? Not really!

Friends? Not really!
July 26, 2008: The behind-the-scenes rivalry between Rani Mukherji and Preity Zinta in their young(er) days has made headlines, even as the cute girls in pink sang Piya Piya on stage. They were at the top of their game and their mutual animosity was as famous as their career. On Koffee with Karan, Rani said of Preity, “People thought we were friends just because we looked alike.”

Mallika Sherawat...AT her USUAL BEST!!!

Mallika Sherawat....AT her

USUAL BEST!!!

God Tussi Great Ho (2008) - Forthcoming Movie

God Tussi Great Ho

STARRING
Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Sohail Khan, Manisha Koirala, Priyanka Chopra, Beena Kak
DIRECTOR(S)
Rumi Jaffery

Synopsis
Arun Prajapati (Salman Khan) has been trying to be a successful TV anchor but success has always eluded him. He only blames God for this. Arun is head over heels in love with Alia (Priyanka Chopra), who is a TV anchor and a well-known star working in the same channel but he has never been able to express his love for her. Destiny plays a cruel game with him when Rocky is appointed as an anchor for the channel. Arun starts believing that Rocky will win over Alia. Circumstances go out of hand for Arun and he gets thrown out of the channel. He has nobody to blame but God Himself. And very soon he has an encounter with the Almighty. An argument ensues between the two. God (Amitabh Bachchan) then decides to give Arun the power to run earth for seven days as Arun claims that he can do a better job. After Arun becomes God, he becomes successful. He puts Rocky into an uneasy spot and wins Alia's heart. Also, he grants everybody's wish. But much to his dismay this becomes the biggest problem of his life.God Tussi Great Ho is expected to hit the screens later this year

Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) - Forthcoming Movie

Bachna Ae Haseeno

STARRING
Aditya Chopra, Minissha Lamba, Ranbir Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone
DIRECTOR(S)
Siddharth Anand
PRODUCER(S)
Padam Bhushan
MUSIC
Shekhar Ravjiani, Vishal Dadlani

Synopsis
"Why do girls always fall for the wrong guy? Their mothers warn them about him. Their friends shake their heads disapprovingly. Their minds tell them to escape while the going is good. But no! oh no! Their hearts are another story. You see, they are sending all the wrong signals. His name alone is enough to scramble their brains and set their hearts racing.Come discover his three love stories; Raj and Mahi, Raj and Radhika, Raj and Gayatri. Different ladyloves at different times in his life. And each of them, teach him a little bit about love and a little bit about life, in their own sweet, sexy or sassy way.Come fall in love... three times." Ranbir Kapoor as Raj Meet Raj. He is the stuff of dreams, with the looks of a 'butter wouldn't melt in my mouth' good boy. Who can blame him for falling in love as many times as love is fortunate enough to find him. It's not his fault that he's a heartbreaker, it's in his DNA. The accidental lover. Easy, boyish charm is something no guy can cultivate.You have to be born with it. Like Raj. He's not your regular boy next door though he has a misleading quality; his 'butter wouldn't melt in my mouth' good boy charm. Couple this with a sense of humour and an unintentional sex appeal and you have a package that is lethal in its irresistibility. So, really, you can't blame the poor boy for the effect he has on women. At the same time he's not really complaining. Bipasha Basu as Radhika The gorgeous one. She's a sexy and confident girl. Lives in Mumbai, on her own terms. In her own flat. She is a dancer with Shiamak, and has the ambitions to shine on the silver screen. She is a girl of today.She doesn't feel any false modesty when it comes to showing her feelings for the opposite sex. She shrugs away all the old fashioned rules set by society, as she believes in doing what makes her happy. As long as, it doesn't compromise with the happiness of her lover.Minissha Lamba as Mahi Sweet, romantic, innocent Mahi. She believes that the world is her oyster. So what, if it was limited just to Amritsar most of her life. That doesn't stop the universe from conspiring to make all her wishes come true. Her life is made of stuff that's rarely found outside of a Hallmark card.She is a happy child…the Chosen One. She truly believes that nothing bad will ever happen to her and that her path will be decked by rainbows and strewn with flowers. That's where she walks, humming a happy song, with a Mills & Boon in one hand and her true love holding the other. Deepika Padukone as Gayatri She is like any of the other girls who move to another country to study and to eventually make it big. And yet, she's unlike any other girl. She's smart and she's sassy. She's beautiful and she's ambitious. She knows what she wants and she also knows how to get it.Life can be tough for a girl living alone in a strange land. But Gayatri is fearless. Her already beautiful eyes sparkle even more when faced with challenge. Nothing will stop this girl from achieving what she wants from life. Or from love.

Eesha’s universal appeal

Eesha’s universal appeal

July 24, 2008: It was an experience that Eesha Koppikhar is not going to forget for a long time. After all, it’s not every day that one gets to judge the Miss Universe contest. Of course, it was a big high for her to be one among the esteemed panel of judges like fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, Donald Trump Jr, hair stylist Louis Licari and Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins. Eesha says that she was very impressed with the girls in the contest. “For me, all of them were winners because they were all so confident. When Miss USA tripped and fell on stage, I gave her more points because it’s not how you fall but how you get up and she did that gracefully,” she says. A lot of people thought Eesha was herself a contestant, Eesha adds with a laugh. Well, she might not have been a contestant here but she had been among the first five some years back at the Miss India contest. “I felt really bad when Miss India Simran Mundi didn’t win the crown. I met and told her that there’s lots more to life. I remember when I had not won, Manpreet Brar had come up to me and told me that I’m one of the prettiest girls in the contest and I would go a long way,” she adds. Some predictions do come true!

Mallika Sherawat dominates her 'man' in Ugly Aur Pagli

Mallika Sherawat dominates her 'man' in Ugly Aur Pagli

July 24, 2008: Contrary to her sentimental and lovelorn image in Pyaar Ke Side Effects, Bollywood's oomph girl Mallika Sherawat is all set to take on her man in a dominating role in forthcoming romantic comedy Ugly Aur Pagli.
"In the film, Mallika is the beauty with the brains and she meets a geek (Ranvir Shorey). The story is about how they ultimately fall in love with each other," director Sachin Khot, who makes his foray into Bollywood with the film, told IANS on phone.
"It is a humorous take on today's relationships and how the tables have turned - where the men are from Venus and women are from Mars and how they are actually playing each other's role," said Khot who directed popular tele-serial Shanti for Doordarshan in 1997.

Preview: Ugly Aur Pagli
Starring Mallika Sherawat, Ranvir Shorey, Tinu Anand, Sushmita Mukherjee, Vihang Nayak, Bharti Achrekar, Manish Anand...

In Ugly Aur Pagli, which releases on August 1, Mallika will be seen as an achiever, who knows her mind and knows what she wants from her relationship.
Ranvir, on the other hand, plays a carefree man whose life goes for a toss when he encounters Mallika.
Elaborating Mallika's character, Khot said: "In today's age, women are doing much better in lots of spheres and why shouldn't this be touched upon? Mallika plays a dominating character in the film, but I would not literally call her the man of my film. Luckily, both my actors shared a good chemistry "
Said Ranvir, who will be seen facing Mallika's wrath in the film: "It is crazy to even think that a girl is making you do the wildest of things and has complete control over you.
"One might think that it makes a man effeminate. However, there is an interesting side to it also that how two-unlikeliest people fall in love with each other."
The film also has 70s glamour girl Zeenat Aman in a cameo.

Preview: Bachna Ae Haseeno

Preview: Bachna Ae Haseeno
Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone, Minissha Lamba....

Kangna Ranaut at Fashion Photocall

Kangna Ranaut at Fashion Photocall

July 24, 2008: Madhur Bhandarkar recently unveiled the look of his forthcoming film “Fashion”. And ironically one of the film’s leading ladies, Kangana Ranaut turned up in a very fashionably wierd outfit.

To be honest the outfit wasn’t all that bad, only that she chose the wrong occasion to wear it. PLUS the worst way to accesorize it. She wore something like a shiny yellow satin ribbon across her neck that made her stand out. On top of that she styled her hair bad with red roses. Not forgetting to add to the list of blunders - her caked makeup. Oh God! The most unfortunate thing was - Kangana seems to have designed the dress herself… Now you know why her look sucks! LOLOn the other hand the other leading ladies of the film Priyanka Chopra and Mugdha Godse looked elegant. So what do you think about Kangana’s look? Who do you think looks best of the three in the picture?

Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na of Aamir Khan earns big

Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na of Aamir Khan earns big

(NSI News Source Info) July 23, 2008: Aamir Khan and PVR Pictures' Abbas Tyrewala directed, Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na, has swept the youngsters off their feet, mainly because of its fresh and novel approach. The Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza starrer has yielded a distributor's share of over 10 crores in the first week itself.

The 12 crores film (including cost of production and pre-release promotion, minus the cost of prints, post-release publicity etc.), is expected to yield a net profit of around 30-35 crores for Aamir Khan Productions and PVR Pictures. The satellite rights of the film alone could fetch a whopping 15 crores

The debut directorial venture of well-known writer-lyricist, Abbas Tyrewala, is easily the biggest hit of the year so far (as we had said last week). Its revenues are mainly (and predictably) coming in from the multiplexes, with collections soaring during the weekends.

The Unforgettable Tour - Day 3

The Unforgettable Tour - Day 3

23 July, 2008: After two back to back shows that met with a fantabulous response (and in the process tired all the stars), it was a day for some relaxation. Since 'The Unforgettable Tour' moves to LA from Trinidad (with the next show being scheduled for 26th July), it gave a 3 days break for everyone to chill out!- Bachchans along with Riteish Deshmukh and Preity Zinta left for LA earlier than Vishal and Shekhar. They caught on the afternoon flight from Trinidad to LA via Miami and reached late in the night. Even though it was a day which involved some extensive traveling, it was still better than the aggressive show of which they were all a part of in the nights before. However, for the next couple of days, they are looking at chilling out in the city of LA before hitting the stage once again on 26th July.

Meanwhile, Vishal (who is also accompanied by his wife) and Shekhar made the best use of the time available. They, along with some of the key members from the band, decided to stay on for an extra day in Trinidad and in the process explore the city.- After catching up with some well deserved rest, Vishal and Shekhar went out in the local market and tried out some delicacies. Since it was a local market with quite a few individuals there belonging to Indian origin, it was a homely environment for everyone involved. Locals knew the composer duo everywhere they went and demonstrated their awareness about Hindi songs by singing a few lines. This was surprising though since from the language perspective, not many actually understand a word of Hindi!- Once a musician, always a musician. It was irresistible for them not to pick up some 'desi' Trinidad music. Soon there was a huge collection of 'soca' music which was added to their bags. What is 'soca' music? Well, it is just like calypso music, though on speed with some high energy thrown in. Sounding quite cool with a unique flavor to it, the music has enthralled the composers. Would they be adding on this sound in one of their upcoming soundtracks? Well, let's wait to hear more about that!- Talking about the music, apparently SaReGaMa is one of the most popular Indian shows out there in Trinidad. It has been widely observed that no one misses a single episode of the reality music show and it is almost a ritual for the locals to be seated in front of the TV screens the moment curtains are off the show!- After coming back to hotel at 4 PM, it was time to hit the pool. Though it seemed fun till 7 PM, exhaustion set in by the time everyone had their dinner and were ready to hit the bed. It was time to stretch legs once again since everyone is required to catch a flight next day afternoon to LA!- Talking about dinner, the stars were treated to an Indian restaurant by the name of 'Apsara'. True to its name, the restaurant did boast of beautiful ambience and layout. Touted as one of the better Indian restaurants in Western hemisphere, its food reminded everyone of the flavor available in Mumbai or Delhi. It tasted even more delicious since it was after a long wait of 5 days that stars could dig their teeth into something Indian!- Meanwhile Shekhar was busy fighting flu! Though he was running temperature for last couple of days, he was brave enough to hit the stage and come up with a rollicking performance. Even as it seemed that the exhaustion would get the better of him, he didn't take a step back at any juncture and made sure that flu wasn't given any undue importance.- Last one heard, Shekhar was getting better. And why not? After all there is a screening of The Dark Knight awaiting the entire cast of 'Unforgettable'. Tomorrow, all of them would be chilling out by getting together for the screening of this 'Batman' flick which is breaking records all over. Close to 25 people (including all the celebrities) are expected to get together in a huddle and cheer along the superhero who has already taken the world by a storm!Well, even though the superhero may be creating quite some euphoria worldwide, the streets of LA are expected to be set ablaze the moment 'The Unforgettable Tour' hits the city! Stay tuned!

Bipasha at her seductive best

Bipasha at her seductive best

July 23, 2008: Bipasha Basu is certainly in mood to exude some heat out there.If her piping hot act in Race wasn't good enough (songs from the film continue to blaze on while the DVD sales have been tremendous as well), Bips is continuing to be unstoppable. From seducing the likes of Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna, she is all set to romance Ranbir Kapoor in Bachna Ae Haseeno, which is generating quite some excitement with every passing day.While Deepika Padukone kick started the film's campaign with a tremendous composition by Vishal-Shekhar, 'Khuda Jaane', the focus has now shifted to Bipasha Basu who is seen searching for her 'Lucky Boy'. Though there are no prizes for guessing that this lucky boy is no one but Ranbir himself, what impresses most in this funky number (rightly titled 'Lucky Boy') is Bipasha who towers above everyone else in the frame.

Gyrating to some seductive beats while being draped in attire, which is as oomphy as it gets, Bipasha results in soaring temperatures, courtesy some innovative choreography and catchy picturisation.A club/lounge track that has Sunidhi Chauhan and Raja Hassan (of 'Maari Teetri - De Taali' fame) rendering their parts, 'Lucky Boy' sees Raja provide a Punjabi folk feel to the number. The song is inherently a club track where Hard Kaur too makes an appearance in the middle of the number. However, if at all the song is remembered in the long run, it would be due to Sunidhi's voice which drips of seduction at all ends.A classy track, which reminds of an erstwhile composition of Vishal-Shekhar, 'Mind Blowing Maahiya' [CASH], 'Lucky Boy' indeed is one lucky number that has resulted in an enhanced curiosity for this Siddharth Anand film.A YRF production, Bachna Ae Haseeno is all set to arrive on 15th August, a week after Akshay Kumar-Katrina Kaif starrer Singh Is Kinng.

Kareena throws Shahid out of her next movie

Kareena throws Shahid out of her next movie

It seems like Kareena Kapoor is still not done with ex beau Shahid Kapoor. After dumping him almost a year a go Bebo is making sure that Shahid is never cast opposite her. Director Imtiaz Ali who had Kareena and Shahid in his hit Jab We Met wanted to cast the lead pair again in his coming movie. Kareena expressed her discomfort working with Shahid and asked Imtiaz to replace him with someone else. Akshay Kumar was offered the role and he happily accepted.It may be recalled that not too long ago Kareena was upset with Imtiaz when he had cast Deepika Padukone opposite her beau Saif Ali Khan in his next movie. Saif wanted Imtiaz to cast Kareena but the director declined in what will be Saif's home production. To appease Kareena Imtiaz had promised to cast her in his next movie. It seems Kareena just doesn't want to be in the same frame as Shahid. On his part Shahid has time and again maintained that he has no issues working with Kareena.

Bebo settles her score with Priyanka

Bebo settles her score with Priyanka

July 23, 2008: It was recently reported in the news that Kareena Kapoor publicly announced that she was glad that Love Story 2050 didn't do so well and was almost gloating. The reason being that she had in fact first been offered Priyanka Chopra's role in the movie, but wasn't too keen on the script and so had asked Mr Baweja to make a few minor changes but he stood his ground like a true director.Anyway as we know the audience is pretty much divided with the movie, while some have suggested that the special effects and the efforts of the newcomer Harman Baweja are almost marvellous, others have resorted to saying that there are more special effects than substance in the movie. But if truth be told then does Kareena have any right to be so smug?

As far as I and I'm sure many others remember Tashan was a complete dud at the box office and in my opinion was even worse. The Yash Raj camp have a lot of recovery after the release of that one. Though Kareena did look fab in the movie - so did Priyanka in Love Story 2050. So far the score is settled. Lets see who churns out the next hit then...

Shilpa Approached For Big Boss II

Shilpa Approached For Big Boss II

But this time she wouldn’t be a participant, but will make her presence felt as a host. Big Boss is an adaptation of UK’s hit show named Big Brother which saw Shilpa as a winner of the last season. The show will go on air somewhere in August and will be hosted on the new channel named ‘Colors’. This channel eventually is also hosting Akshay Kumar’s ‘Khatron K Khiladi’.Hope to see Shilpa in flying colours on ‘Color’.

Kismet Konnection To Not To Release In PVR

Kismet Konnection To Not To Release In PVR
All you Shahid-Vidya fans might have already noticed the absence of their latest flick, Kismet Konnection from your favorite PVRs. Well, PVR has decided not to release the flick in a single theater except that in Punjab. The reason is the legal battle between the UTV and the PVR cinemas. This boycott has eventually also worked on well for PVR’s business as the viewers visiting the multiplex are now turning towards Jane Tu…. or Contract, both f which are co-produced by PVR Cinemas.Now that’s called business strategy!!!

Deepika And Ranbir’s Public Display Of Affection

Deepika And Ranbir’s Public Display Of Affection

July 22, 2008: All of us know how very much in love the couple of Deepika and Ranbir are. But then, the two are also quite lustrous…. so much, that they can hardly keep their feelings hidden. The news of the two caught smooching in a car was revealed quite a few days ago, and now we even hear that the two smooched even at the sets of Bachna Ae Haseeno. The only difference was that this smooch was not for the movie, but out of desperation. Spot boy, cameraman, director… all were left shocked when the couple just started smooching as on the sets, even before the camera was switched off!!!Well guys…. Go get a room!!!!!

YOGA has made me fitter from within - SHILPA SHETTY

YOGA has made me fitter from within-SHILPA SHETTY

As Shilpa walks into the room, I am struck by her flawless complexion, her beautifully styled hair and her maintained look. This is the woman who got instant stardom winning Big Brother. Shilpa’s not just the actor and model we knew, she’s now a yoga guru. And I can’t help admire her amazingly fit body. There isn’t an iota of fat on her arms; her abdomen is amazingly flat and her athletic legs show through her skinny jeans. Shilpa Shetty is no longer the glamour doll that we knew her as. She wants to be remembered as a fitness icon and is in Delhi to launch Shilpa’s Yoga, a step by step yoga instruction video that features her. Actually, a first by any Bollywood star. Her fitness hasn’t come easily though. She has kept her diet under strict control and trains for hours together. She bares her fitness secrets.You now look fitter than you did in any of your movies. When were you bitten by the fitness bug?I have always been quite regular with my workouts. In fact, I have my own home gym in which my sister and I exercise. But yes, I stepped up on my fitness in the past 4 years. My work kept me so busy that I developed spondylosis and a knee pain. Along with my regular workout I turned to yoga big time. I can’t tell you how much it has helped me become fitter.

Mallika asked to return Rs.2.5mn to Studio 18

Mallika asked to return Rs.2.5mn to Studio 18
Mumbai, July 22, 2008: Bollywood star Mallika Sherawat, currently riding on the crest of glory, has been delivered a piece of bad news by the industry's oldest body of producers, the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA).
Not that it bothers her at all -- but it definitely pierced her ballooning ego.
Following a complaint by Studio 18 against her 'starry tantrums', IMPPA early this week asked her to return Rs.2.5 million the banner had paid her early this year as signing amount for a movie, tentatively titled 'Masquerade', according to industry sources.
Studio 18 had lodged the complaint because before the ink was dry on the agreement, the actress allegedly asked the production house to replace the movie's director, Kundan Shah.
When Studio 18 refused to oblige, she demanded the cinematographer be replaced with one of her choice, Madhu Ambat, who demanded Rs.4 million for the assignment, said the sources.
The production banner turned down her demand, saying the choice of the cinematographer was always the director's prerogative.
Not being able to have her way, Mallika Sherawat, as IANS had reported earlier, felt so affronted that she walked out of the movie, throwing the project topsy-turvy.
IMPPA has now ordered her to return the signing amount of Rs. 2.5 million within one month or else face the consequences, the sources said.
Mallika Sherawat was not available for a comment. Her business manager Vikram Lamba feigned ignorance about the IMPPA notice.
Sajjad Chunawala, of Studio 18, said the actress caused the production house a lot of damage. 'We will not rest till she pays,' he remarked.
Is the movie shelved?
'No, we are re-working it,' Chunawala informed.

Revealed: Mallika Sherawat’s Diet

Revealed: Mallika Sherawat’s Diet

21 Jul, 2008: We have heard stories of Madonna taking her personal chef along with her whenever she’s globetrotting. We have heard stories of Jennifer Lopez painting the town white with her snow-white obsession. But now we have our very own Indian Diva Mallika Sherawat in the same league with her set of preferences and rules of dos and don’ts. The actress is currently back in news with her films Ugly aur Pagli and Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam lined up for release. Mallika Sherawat who no more interacts with the media is a demanding actress today. And by that we don’t just mean money-wise. If industry insiders are to be believed Mallika Sherawat has clearly defined her list of essentials while shooting, especially when she is asked to attend shows like Sa Re Ga Ma, which invariably work as promotional events for her films. She doesn’t consume anything apart from Evian, four bottles of which are mandatory for all her shoots. For the uninitiated, Evian is the most renowned international mineral water brand coming straight from the Swiss Alps. She emphasizes that each bottle should be at room temperature and the ones that are chilled are returned back. While in the summer heat Mallika insists on the choicest mangoes and its not the Alphonso, but the humble Hapoos . If any one comes from the other mango breeds of Kesar or Langda , it has to be instantly replaced with the king brand. You might have heard of Bipasha Basu surviving on oranges for four days during Dhoom 2 and Kareena Kapoor being on sugar-free diet for Tashan but Mallika goes a step ahead. Her daily intake comprises of one and a half kgs of sweet lime and one full watermelon. While the actress has given up on all inorganic food, she maintains a fiber supplement in her daily intake and the fruit platter surely keeps her skin radiating. Now you know the secret behind Mallika’s dashboard abs. For some it might sound as starry tantrums. For others it’s her daily discipline. Take it the way you want. Mallika will maintain her royal class!

A surprise birthday party for Priyanka Chopra

A surprise birthday party for Priyanka Chopra
July 21, 2008: Priyanka Chopra does not believe in the size or price of gift and Harman knew it well. So, when Priyanka was in a mood to spend her 26th birthday as just any other day sleeping and relaxing for a change, Harman had some surprise in store for her.
He reportedly planned to bring together a number of Priyanka’s friends with whom the actress has been out of touch lately. Without telling Priyanka, he requested her best friend Tamanna in Delhi to fly to Mumbai for the surprise party he wanted to throw for Priyanka at China House. Harman also got in touch with other friends and close cousins of Priyanka inviting them all to the party.
Not to mention Priyanka was thrilled by the pain Harman took to make the day special for her. Priyanka also got a special gift from her dad – a BMW 7 series car. Hope Priyanka’s smile which has won millions of hearts never leaves those luscious lips!

Akki doesn't want to work with Rani?

Akki doesn't want to work with Rani? July 21, 2008: It’s payback time. After gifting three duds to Rani Mukherji with Ta Ra Rum Pum, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, Aditya Chopra is adamant that the actress should bounce back into the limelight. In talks Chopra Jr, the talk goes, wanted to rope in Akshay Kumar for one more film, after Tashan, with the Yash Raj banner. Rani Mukherji would be the film’s solo heroine. But a source states that Akshay Kumar is not keen on working with Rani Mukherji. Reason: when he wasn’t too hot a star, she had rejected roles with him in Tanuja Chandra’s Sangharsh and Vikram Bhatt’s Awara Pagal Deewana. Meanwhile, Chopra has green-signalled another film with Rani Mukherji, pairing her with Shahid Kapur. This project will be directed by Anurag Singh.

Actor Anil Kapoor with daughter Sonam Kapoor

Actor Anil Kapoor with daughter Sonam Kapoor at the premiere of Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na in Mumbai on Thursday.

SRK-Sallu’s spat

SRK-Sallu’s spat

21 Jul 2008: What happens when two of the most powerful Khans in Bollywood have a public fight? Well, before it gets ugly, and reaches the paparazzi, the third Khan steps in to play peacemaker. At Katrina Kaif’s birthday bash at Olive on Wednesday, the who’s who of Bollywood was present as also a phalanx of the media. Somewhere in the wee hours, Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan got into a huddle. The three men have, over the last couple of years, forged an unlikely friendship and often visit each other’s homes after work. Sources say that Shah Rukh, never known for his diplomatic skills, started ribbing Salman, and his off-colour joke about Ash and Salman got Sallu’s hackles up. And from there on, matters escalated into an ugly spat, resulting in SRK and his wife Gauri leaving the party midway in a huff and Sallu dangerously bad-tempered. That’s when Mr Tactful, Aamir Khan, stepped in to take charge. He sat Sallu down, talked to him and got him to calm down. Once Salman’s temper had cooled off, Aamir took him along with him to SRK’s house. There, he played mediator between the other two Khans and got them to at least hear out each other’s points of view and shake hands and promise to put the ugly incident behind them. After which Sallu still had the job of returning to the party and making it up to birthday girl Kat.

Music launch: Maan Gaye Mugle Aazam

Music launch: Maan Gaye Mugle Aazam
July 21, 2008: Bollywood actors Paresh Rawal, Mallika Sherawat and Rahul Bose pose for a picture during the music album launch of their Bollywood movie Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam in Mumbai on July 19, 2008.

Priyanka Chopra, the Femina Golden Girl

Femina..Golden Girl
Priyanka Chopra had red hair in love Story 2050 - now after Love Story mayhem is over… Priyanka gets in all Golden avatar on the latest issue of Femina Magazine. Mag cover reads “.. Why I need attention”.

Sallu Proposes Kat: Finally!!!

Sallu Proposes Kat: Finally!!!

July 20, 2008: Salman Khan, whose go out with long term girlfriend Katrina Kaif has been much speculated by media, finally gave rest to all the rumors by proposing Katrina on her birthday bash. The party was thrown by the actor and had all the hot shots of the bollywood. Sallu, also had told the DJ to play Mujhse Shadi Karogi, before dropping to his knees to propose girlfriend Katrina!!The actress was too shocked to answer, but her smile said it all.Now this was the typical bollywood proposal!!

Amitabh’s Lost Baggage Much Popular Than Unforgettable

Amitabh’s Lost Baggage Much Popular Than Unforgettable
July 20, 2008: Big B, who is on a world tour with his “family and friends”, recently lost his baggage at the flight from London to Toronto. But then, what surprised him were the questions from media, which were not about the tour he is on, but about his lost luggage!!
“As we talk, I am happy to know that just because I have lost all my baggage on British Airways, it is national news in India. We will welcome your (the media) spirit, your enthusiasm and your interest in us and in our baggage,” was the cheeky reply out of an irritated with over publicity Bachchan!!!

Yuvraj Speaks Of “Dating Deepika” Days

Yuvraj Speaks Of “Dating Deepika” Days

For all those people who thought that Yuvraj Deepika dating rumors were all false, we proudly present the fact that the media gossips are mostly true!!! The cricketer has accepted dating Deepika in the latest issue of a magazine. He also stated that the reason of break up was not Ranbir but was the lack of time they spent together.
“We didn’t spend enough time with each other to know if it was going to be a long term thing. As things turned out she moved on and so did I. She was with me and now she’s moved on with another person. I guess it`s her personal choice. If someone wants to move out of a relationship, there isn`t much that the other person can do. I`m not blaming anyone but just stating the facts,” says Yuvi.Sounds a little heart broken, doesn’t he???

Jism 2 Soon To Be Out

Jism 2 Soon To Be Out

July 20, 2008: The movie which gave a kickstart to the romance of the sexiest couple in bollywood, will soon have its sequel out. Director Pooja Bhatt has decided to make the sequel of Jism, and its not gonna be just one, but also Jism 3 and Jism 4. The director seems to have made her mind to make a series of Jisms. But the sad part is, that the movie will not have Bipasha and John. But the writer of the Jism 2 claims
“I am very excited about this project. We will get actors as sexy as John and Bipasha”.
Well, lets jus wait n watch if the industry can ever have any couple sexier than this one!!