Bipasha Basu On April Issue Of Filmfare Magazine....A Very Very Hot Issue

Bipasha Basu On April Issue Of Filmfare Magazine....A Very Very Hot Issue

(NSI News Source Info) April 7, 2009: Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu holds an April issue of Filmfare magazine during a news conference in Mumbai April 6, 2009.

Surprise....April Showers Of Snow In Toronto To Welcome Easter Joy

Surprise....April Showers Of Snow In Toronto To Welcome Easter Joy

(NSI News Source Info) April 6, 2009: Being Monday it was quite a surprise that we had mild snow. Ish Phaji reminded us that our dear friends Gulati's arrival from India brought calm bliss to the climate.

More good news to lighten the weather our Gup Shup Group friends the Rajpal's were blessed with a grand daughter. Congratulations!!

We would like to extend best wishes to our near and dear, families, friends, readers and viewers. EASTER BLESSINGS!!!!

April 6, 2009: Seen is K. V. Seth, showing the wintry like weather of Toronto, Canada (Photo: Courtesy C. Seth)

Malaika Arora....Stunning, Sassy & Cool Beauty On Lakme Fashion

Malaika Arora....Stunning, Sassy & Cool Beauty On Lakme Fashion

(NSI News Source Info) April 6, 2009: Bollywood actress Malaika Arora takes part in the Mai Mumbai fashion show during the second day of Lakme fashion week in Mumbai March 28, 2009. The charity show was organised to pay tribute to last year's Mumbai attacks victims.

Pooja Chopra Wins Femina Miss India '09

Pooja Chopra Wins Femina Miss India '09

(NSI News Source Info) April 6, 2009: The beauty crown is worn one inch above the forehead, where your destiny is written," said host R Madhavan, capturing in a sentence the essence of
an evening that culminated in three new beauty queens being coronated amid loud applause. The Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2009 pageant seemed to have hopped onto the Deccan Queen Express, although its route included a significant Delhi detour.

PFMI Universe 2009 Ekta Chaudhary (in green), PFMI World 2009 Pooja Chopra (in red) and PFMI Earth 2009 Shriya Kishore (in maroon, standing).

The three winners were: PFMI Universe 2009 Ekta Chaudhary from Delhi, PFMI World 2009 Pooja Chopra from Pune and PFMI Earth 2009 Shriya Kishore from Mumbai. This year, the traditional pecking order of the titles was given a tweak: PFMI Universe and PFMI World shared top honours—both are No. 1—and were followed by PFMI Earth. Aflush with excitement, the UWE trio said they were dying to fall on chocolates and "ghar ka khana" and one said that all she wanted to do was "hug mom".

Easily the most anticipated lookfest of the year, the PFMI finale was held in the open-air setting of the Andheri Sports Complex on Sunday evening. The action played out under a large circular canopy on sets kitted out in a bold geometic pattern. The venue was packed out with only standing room at the back.

Without so much as a whiff of breeze by way of relief, the muggy April air probably had even more moisturiser than collectively used by the contestants. The common question posed to the three finalists was: What was the one thing you would ask God if you met him, and why? All three were earnestness personified in their replies. Chopra, who has been brought up by a single mom, said she would ask why certain children were deprived of the love of a mother. The spunky 23-year-old, with a relish for kickboxing and paragliding, also quoted the much-flogged Mother's Day line that since God couldn't be everywhere, he created mothers.

Choudhary, also 23, who has given up a graduate degree in business administration, said she would ask the almighty why, if we had all been created equal, we fought each other in his name. The third girl, Kishore, a 22-year-old from the Mumbai suburb of Kandivli, who is awaiting her hotel management degree, wrestled with the issue of mortality, but in a rather confused way. The new beauties were crowned by last year's title holders, PFMI World 2008 and Miss World first runner-up Parvathy Omanakuttan, PFMI Universe 2008 Simran Kaur Mundi and PFMI Earth 2008 Tanvi Vyas. One of this year's finalists was Harshita Saxena from Goa, who was disqualified last year after she won the PFMI Earth crown because of her contractual obligations to a rival show.

The re-try proved lucky and Saxena, who was among the last five standing, also walked away with the Agile Femina Miss 10 title. Keeping the evening flowing with a ready stock of gags and jibes were hosts R Madhavan and the enviably good-looking Malaika Arora Khan. Their digs were mostly aimed at big designer labels, with Madhavan turning Gucci into a desi tongue-twister and co-hosts Swapnil Joshi and Karan Wahi pushing the gag further, making Dolce & Gabbana into "Dhokla & Ganthia". Everyone was waiting to get an eyeful of the finalists. The 20 young women made an entry in summery Indo-Western couture by Rocky S, and performed to the track Fame.

With an average height of 5.8 ft, they easily trounced the national average of 5.3 ft. Later, shod in Citywalk footwear, in a Jai Ho ramp walk choreographed by Marc Robinson, they modelled creations by Pantaloons (designed by Rajesh and Anirban), Arabella (Prasad Bidappa and Varadha Rajan) and Ritu Kumar, with jewellery by Collection G in association with D'damas and the World Gold Council.

Three Bollywood divas burnt up the stage one after another. Genelia D'Souza, in a short silver bell-sleeved dress and matching boots, gaily evoked the disco seventies and eighties with Western-style songs. Then Kangana Ranaut burst into the spotlight in a sunshine-yellow ghagra-choli and danced to Dola re and Barso re.

Finally, showstopper Priyanka Chopra in a clingy silver sari pirouetted down the ramp towards the bemused judges to the dhol beat of Desi Girl. Acknowledgments: The opening acts and the Bollywood acts were choreographed by Shiamak Davar and performed by the Shiamak Davar Institute of Performing Arts.

The event is managed by 360 Degrees Experience and the show is scripted and directed by Moranis & Soorma Of Cineyug Entertainment. The regal gold crowns for the winners were created by the World Gold Council and D'damas and presented by Collection g; crowns designed on a sun-moon-star theme (sun for pride and dignity, moon for exquisiteness and sensuality and star for surprise and dazzle). Trainers: The finalists were groomed from skin to soul by experts in the field at sessions at Hotel Sahara Star.

The line-up of experts was as follows: Marc Robinson as fashion director and contestant director, Sabira Merchant for diction, Dr Rekha Sheth for skin care, Dr Apoorva and Sonal Shah for hair care, Alicia Raut as ramp-walk trainer, Dr Dilip Deshpande for smile and dental assistance, Dr Abhijit Desai for makeovers.

Prasad Bidappa was contestant advisor, Zakia Shakir the fashion photographer, Najeeb Ur Rehman chief colour and styling consultant from Schwarzkopf Professional and Vivian D'Silva the senior make-up artist from Make up Forever.

Sandeep Soparrkar and Jesse Randhawa helped as dance advisors, Anjanna Kuthiala conducted courses in art appreciation, Ashley Rebello was fashion stylist for the photoshoot and Prashant Talwalkar looked after health and fitness. Sponsors: Pantaloons is the title sponsor for PFMI 2009. Nivea Visage, Bajaj Allianz and Collection g in association with D'damas and World Gold Council are associate sponsors. Collection g in association with D'damas and World Gold Council is the crown and jewellery partner.

Nivea Visage is the beauty and skincare partner, Talwalkars the fitness partner. Richfeel is hair care partner, Hotel Sahara Star is the hospitality partner while Vogue Eyewear (Luxottica India Eyewear Pvt Ltd) is the eye-wear partner. Evolve is smile, makeover and wellness partner, Make Up Forever is make-up partner and Schwarzkopf Professional is hair colour and styling partner. Citywalk is footwear partner and Kohler the co-partner. The gift sponsors are Jashn Sarees, Royal Palms and Remanika.

Flowers courtesy Florista, the grand prize from Turkish Airways. Other associates are Whyte & Mackay as beverage partner, Bright Outdoor as outdoor partner and Indiatimes.com as online partner. Official pageant website: www.feminamissindia.indiatimes.com. Sony Entertainment Television is telecast partner, Zoom is the reality series partner, Radio Mirchi the radio partner, Times Now the English news partner and Shoot Talent Management the talent partner. Ground transportation partner is Harshaan Travels, stage and wardrobe management by On Cue Productions. Special thanks to Qua.

Thanks also to Clint Fernandes and Make Up Forever and Vivian D'Silva for make-up and hair, to Arabella (Prasad Bidappa and Varadha Rajan) and Ritu Kumar for Malaika's costumes and to Arabella for the costumes for Parvathy Omanakuttan, Simran Kaur Mundi and Tanvi Vyas. Special thanks to Vikram Phadnis and the show's technical directors Nishita Patwardhan and Rajoo Chandiramani from On Cue.

Mugdha Godse....Beautiful, Sexy & Charming Bollywood Star On The Ramp

Mugdha Godse....Beautiful, Sexy & Charming Bollywood Star On The Ramp

(NSI News Source Info) April 6, 2009: Bollywood actress Mugdha Godse presents a creation from Indian designers Gauri and Nainika on the final day of Kolkata fashion week April 5, 2009.

Priyanka Chopra At Femina Miss India 2009 Contest In Mumbai

Priyanka Chopra At Femina Miss India 2009 Contest In Mumbai

(NSI News Source Info) April 6, 2009: Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra performs at the Femina Miss India 2009 contest in Mumbai, India, Sunday, April 5, 2009.

Paris Hilton Is Eveready Ready Willing And Able Nice To The Media

Paris Hilton Is Eveready Ready Willing And Able Nice To The Media

(NSI News Source Info) April 6, 2009: Paris Hilton attends the "I Heart Ronson" event Bar Marmont, 3 April, 2009 in Hollywood, California.

Teri Hatcher Attending A Gala Evening In Hollywood

Teri Hatcher Attending A Gala Evening In Hollywood

(NSI News Source Info) April 6, 2009: Actress Teri Hatcher attends the seventh annual Comedy for a Cure benefit at Boulevard 3 on April 5, 2009 in Hollywood, California.

Carrie Underwood The Grand Winner At Country Music Awards in Las Vegas April 5, 2009

Carrie Underwood The Grand Winner At Country Music Awards in Las Vegas April 5, 2009

(NSI News Source Info) April 6, 2009: Carrie Underwood reacts after winning the award for Entertainer of the Year at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas April 5, 2009.

Coleen Rooney....Looking Cute & Sexy!!!!

Coleen Rooney....Looking Cute & Sexy!!!!

(NSI News Source Info) April 5, 2009: Coleen Rooney, wife of Manchester United and England footballer Wayne Rooney, (R) arrives to judge the Fashion Show on the second day of the Grand National meeting at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, north-west England on April 3, 2009. Friday is traditionally Ladies day at the annual event which culminates with the four and a half mile steeplechase on Saturday.

Raima Sen With Models At Kolkata Fashion Week

Raima Sen With Models At Kolkata Fashion Week

(NSI News Source Info) April 5, 2009: Bollywood actress Riya Sen (C) with models present creations of various local weavers during Kolkata Fashion Week April 3, 2009.

Bollywood's Beauty Raima Sen At Kolkata Fashion Week

Bollywood's Beauty Raima Sen At Kolkata Fashion Week

(NSI News Source Info) April 5, 2009: Bollywood actress Raima Sen presents a creation of various local weavers during the Kolkata fashion week April 3, 2009.

Raima Sen (Hot & Sexy) At Kolkata Fashion Week

Raima Sen At Kolkata Fashion Week

(NSI News Source Info) April 5, 2009: Bollywood actress Raima Sen presents a creation of various local weavers during Kolkata Fashion Week April 3, 2009.

Isn't she looking very HOT........and SEXY!!!!

Manchester United And England Footballer Wayne Rooney's Beautiful Spouse Coleen Rooney With Her Blondes

Manchester United And England Footballer Wayne Rooney's Beautiful Spouse Coleen Rooney With Her Blondes

(NSI News Source Info) April 5, 2009: Coleen Rooney (2nd R), wife of Manchester United and England footballer Wayne Rooney, watches the second race on the second day of the Grand National meeting with friends at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, north-west England on April 3, 2009. Friday is traditionally Ladies day at the annual event which culminates with the four and a half mile steeplechase on Saturday.

Bollywood's Anil Kapoor To Star In TV's '24'

Bollywood's Anil Kapoor To Star In TV's '24'

(NSI News Source Info) LOS ANGELES - April 4, 2009: Indian actor Anil Kapoor, a Bollywood star who was also in the Oscar-winning "Slumdog Millionaire," is to take a leading role in the television thriller "24," the industry daily Variety said.
Kapoor, 49, will play a Middle East leader in the eighth season of the adventures of intelligence agent Jack Bauer, played by Kiefer Sutherland. The series is due to be seen at the end of the year in North America.
In his 25 year career, Kapoor has played in more than 100 films but it is thanks to "Slumdog Millionaire" in which he plays a game show host that he has shot to international fame.
"Slumdog" won eight Oscars this year and has already scooped more than 21 times more at the box office than its 15 million dollar (11 million euro) budget.

Sushmita Sen Urges Fans To Vote

Sushmita Sen Urges Fans To Vote

(NSI News Source Info) New Delhi - April 3, 2009: Actress Sushmita Sen says it doesn't matter whom people vote for, but it is important that everyone votes. "Please vote for whoever you do, but please do vote," Sushmita urged her fans here Friday.

Sushmita, who was in the capital to inaugurate PC Jewellers' new showroom at Pitampura, said coming to Delhi always felt like coming home as she had lived a large part of her life in the city.

"I've been here 14 years of my life. I used to stay in Vasant Kunj (south Delhi) and it is such a touchy place. I've lived there so long.

Coming to Delhi is like homecoming for me," the former Miss Universe told reporters. "And everytime I come here, especially India Gate and Qutub Minar are the two places that really make feel I'm home," she added.

Sushmita's future projects include "Do Not Disturb" and "Dulha Mil Gaya", and she is reportedly in talks to play former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto in a bilingual biopic, but the actress says she would love to go back to her interests like travelling and writing.

"My life has changed hugely. The things that I used to do back then have changed whether it be taking time out for writing or anything else. Slowly time has become scarce but I am so hoping that in times to come I can go back to my previous interests like travelling," the actress said.

Shilpa Shetty Hopes IPL Will Be A Success In South Africa

Shilpa Shetty Hopes IPL Will Be A Success In South Africa

(NSI News Source Info) March 30, 2009: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who co-owns Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals, hopes that the new venue for the matches will be a success for the T20 series.
"Kudos to the South African government and South Africa cricket body who have welcomed us with open arms and I am really hopeful after attending the Australia vs South Africa Pro T20 Match on Friday, seeing the huge cricket fan base there, I am sure that the IPL will be hugely successful," Shilpa posted on her blog shilpashettylive.com/blog Sunday on board a flight to Cape Town.
The second edition of IPL is taking place in South Africa. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to shift the Twenty20 tournament outside the country after state governments failed to assure security for the event that clashed with general elections.
Last year's winning team, Rajasthan Royals will kick off the series with a match against Bangalore Royal Challengers at Newlands, Cape Town April 18 and the 33-year-old actress also admitted to undergoing pressure to maintain the winning streak.
"The pressure is really on, especially for us but I feel Rajasthan Royals have an edge since three of our players belong to the South African team, namely South Africa captain Graeme Smith, Morne Morkel and Tyron Henderson," she wrote.

Jennifer Lopez Lands at LAX, Says “Children Come First”

Jennifer Lopez Lands At LAX, Says “Children Come First”

(NSI News Source Info) March 30, 2009: Returning home following a Samantha Thavasa handbag promotional trip to Tokyo, Jennifer Lopez was spotted arriving back home at LAX Airport on Monday (March 30). The “Wedding Planner” actress looked quite stylish for just getting off of an overseas flight, clad in a grey outfit as she walked through the terminal with her entourage.
Meanwhile, during a public greeting in downtown Tokyo on Sunday, Lopez met with about 100 fans and told them that her children “come before everything” and the most important thing is to “see that they are happy.”
Aside from family talk, J. Lo also revealed that she “loved Japanese fashion and had decided to have her nails manicured in the Japanese style.”

Deepika Padukone on Harper Bazzar Mag April Issue

Deepika Padukone on Harper Bazzar Mag April Issue
(NSI News Source Info) March 30, 2009: There is more to this pretty picture. And who would know that better than Harper’s Bazaar’s Cover Girl Deepika Padukone. “The weather today has been so hot. Everyone is complaining about the heat,” says Deepika.
While most would think shooting in Phuket is a piece of cake, but it’s a far cry from that especially when the creative head, Nupur Puri, wanted nothing less than a perfect picture.
And did Deepika deliver, sure she did.

Madonna Arrives In Malawi

Madonna Arrives In Malawi

(NSI News Source Info) LILONGWE, Malawi - March 29, 2009: Air traffic controllers say Madonna's plane has landed in Malawi, where she is expected to begin proceedings this week to adopt a girl as her second child from the impoverished African country. Pop star Madonna poses with her adopted Malawian son David Banda in Mphandula, 2007. Madonna was expected to arrive in impoverished Malawi, airport officials said, to file documents allowing her to adopt a second child.
The controllers at the airport in the capital Lilongwe spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to discuss the matter with reporters.
A Malawian welfare official and a person involved in the adoption proceedings have said the girl Madonna is hoping to adopt is about 4 years old and her unmarried mother died soon after she was born. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the case is considered sensitive.
Madonna adopted Malawian-born David last year.