Bollywood Actress

Kareena Kapoor to spend her birthday with Saif sans her family though

2010-10-16T23:02:00.001-07:00

Kareena Kapoor has special plans for her 30th birthday celebrations this year which happens to fall on September 21, Tuesday next week. She will be with her boyfriend Saif Ali Khan at Latvia in Eastern Europe busy shooting for his home production ‘Agent Vinod’ in Latvia. Kareena is there busy with hectic shooting schedule and grueling stunts and the birthday will give her a breather and some quality time with her beau. Plans have it that Kareena’s mother will fly off to join her for her special day.

Karisma cannot join them because of her baby. Before this, Kareena had missed her sister’s birthday as she was in London busy with the shoot of SRK’s ‘Ra 1’. Kareena expresses helplessness about her impossible schedules. “What can I do? I barely have time to breathe. I’ve just come to Mumbai for two days. I’ve been away for 25 days. Now I fly off to Latvia for over a month’s shooting,” said Kareena before leaving Mumbai.

Kareena has hopes pinned on the year to come. She says, “I’m now entering a new phase in my life and career. This year I hope to conquer many new peaks. By God’s grace Agent Vinod and Ra.One are shaping up very well.”

Bhupathi and Lara Dutta are officially engaged now

2010-10-16T23:00:00.000-07:00

Tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi and Bollywood babe Lara Dutta have been going sround for quite sometime now, but it was only recently that the couple decided to go for an official announcement that they have been engaged. Though the two have been spotted together oft and on recently during the Filmfare awards and also during the IIFA weekend at Sri Lanka, it was during the recent US open in New York that Mahesh proposed Lara.

A very happy Bhupati has tweeted ‘So @DuttaLara and me got engaged in NY last week. Its official now…’

In case you popped in late, Lara Dutta has had a living relationship with Model and Actor Kelly Dorjee while Mahesh Bhupathi was married to model Sweta Jaishankar. Lara came close to Mahesh as a client of Mahesh Bhupathi Celebrity Management Company.

Out team at “Bollywood stars” wishes a very happy life ahead to the couple……

Vidya Balan and Ajay Devgan to pair up for Ekta Kapoor’s next

2010-10-16T22:59:00.000-07:00

Vidya Balan and Ajay Devgan, both are known to be sensitive actors who get into the skin of their characters very easily. Now, it so seems that the two would be seen together once again (they were together in ‘Halla Bol’) in Ekta Kapoor’s forthcoming project on the life and relationships of South siren Silk Smitha. Ajay has recently worked with Balaji in his latest release ‘Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai’ which went on to be a rage at the box-office.

If Ajay gives a nod to the role, he will be seen playing of a renowned filmmaker, who was involved with the actress Silk Smitha when her career was in its peak. The film will deal more on Smitha’s relationships than her career. Director Milan Luthria is really keen on Vidya to play the role as she just fits easily into the criteria of a Malyalam girl with a very Indian type of body.

As for us, we would like to see the sparks between the two refines actors set the screen afire once again!!

The ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ girl to play Goddess Kali on-screen?

2010-10-16T22:58:00.000-07:00

If all goes well, the ‘Hips don’t lie’ girl Shakira will be playing Goddess Kali UK based film producer Karan Arora’s 3D VFX movie ‘Kali-the warrior Goddess’. Though the movie is not strictly speaking on the Goddess herself, but it does draw inspiration from Hindu mythology.

Throwing more light on the project and its association with the Columbia based singer Shakira, Arora said, “It’s a fiction movie. Only the look, feel and fabric are inspired by Hindu Mythology. The story is different than what people may expect.”

“We are fine tuning the association and it will be finalised after negotiations, paper work, and documentation. The casting is still in the initial stages. We started pre-production little less than a year ago. The film will be set in the imaginary world and no timelines have been set. Hence, there will not be any real location in the film. It will be similar to James Cameron’s Avatar but not as big,” Arora added.

Kali-the warrior Goddess will be directed by Simon Hunter with technicians from USA, UK and Research team from Kolkata to work on the look of the movie.

Arora said “Kali will not be typical song and dance movie. One will not see Shakira as we are used to seeing her dance. The movie will not hurt anybody’s sentiments.”

The movie will go on floors in April next year and is slated for a 2013 release. Arora’s ‘Bhindi Bazaar’ starring Deepti Naval and Manisha Koirala is almost ready and ‘Padosi’ and ‘Lets Talk Love’ are near completion.

When Sonakshi upset the Dutts and Ameesha Patel

2010-10-16T22:57:00.000-07:00

Recently, Ameesha Patel organized and played the perfect host to the baby shower ceremony of the Dutts — Sanjay and Maanayata. However, when most of the Bollywood biggies were polite enough to either accept the invitation or gave up their reason for not attending the function, (Aishwarya was out of the town and Kirron Kher was down with conjunctivitis), that Punam Sinha and her daughter Sonakshi didn’t care to respond to their invite for the event. When Ameesha called up, Punam didn’t pick up the call and later she did not reply to their messages nor did she inform them that she and Sonakshi would not be attending the event as Sonakshi would be in Norway promoting Dabangg with Salman on September 13.

Punam, on the other hand, is not ready to take up the blame as she cites her reasons for not replying. She said, “So what if I couldn’t call or message back? My sister, a cancer patient for eight years, suddenly had to be admitted to hospital last week. She is my priority. I couldn’t even attend Sonakshi’s Dabangg events.

I have been in the hospital for the last few days and it’s impossible to even think of calling or messaging people from there. I have far more important stuff going on in my life. Please understand my frame of mind and what I am going through. Even now I am sitting with my sister at home after she was discharged a day ago.

Sanju and Maana are very close to us and will always be. I hope they understand my situation…”

Hmmm…. We see a valid excuse here and hope the Dutts do not take it to their heart with the Sinhas….

The ‘Robot’ effect gives chills to South producers and distributors

2010-10-16T22:56:00.000-07:00

As Rajnikanth-Aishwarya starrer ‘Robot’ awaits the release on October 1, Friday, the entire nation is shivering with ‘Robot’ fever and there are enough reasons for it too as it is the costliest movie ever with an extraordinary pairing of South God Rajnikanth with Bollywood’s diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The movie will simultaneously hit the screens in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi on October 1.

The film will be releasing in all three languages in over 3000 screens and 2250 prints around the world on Friday, October 1. According to Hansraj Saxena, COO of Sun Pictures, Tamil version will be releasing in 1450 theaters with 1000 plus prints.

Such is the hype and power of this flick that most of the producers and distributors in South have decided to shy away from opening their films in the two weeks leading up to robot’s premiere on September 24. So, there will be no new releases this month until the buzz around this sci-fi flick settles down after its release.

The movie is directed by Shankar and it has Oscar award winner AR Rahman’s music.

Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif: Too close for verbal fights??

2010-10-16T22:55:00.000-07:00

Both Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif have proved lucky for each other delivering many hits together (De Dana Dan, Blue, Singh Is Kinng, Welcome, Namastey London and Humko Deewana Kar Gaye) but this time the two fell out after a nasty verbal argument when Kaif refusal to shoot a music video with Akki for ‘Tees Maar Khan’.

Katrina seemed to have refused the actor point blankly on her dates which she had already allotted for Yash Raj Films a film with Imran Khan. Akshay asked for these dates to shoot the music video reminding Kats for all the favors he had made for her with his dates in the past. The fight went to the extent of making the two stop words with each other.

Here, Farah Khan stepped in to sort out the matters. She spoke to Katrina, who managed to speak to YRF and has got permission to shoot the title video track of the film on October 15, 2010, which has the entire star cast.

However, both the actors have vehemently denied the story of their fight. Akshay commented, “Katrina and I go back a long way and she is a dear friend of mine and has always been there. I would like to clarify that she is one of the most professional stars we have and she and I are amused with these reports since there is absolutely no truth to them.” On the other hand Farah Khan too spoke up - “There is absolutely no problem between any of us. Katrina is a wonderful girl and very professional. She has done a great job in Tees Maar Khan.”

Katrina, on the other hand, too, seemed shocked and said, “Well, what more should I say? I guess Akshay and Farah have already stated the facts. See, these stories are malicious. These are all fabricated lies. Akshay and I share a wonderful equation so the entire talk about us getting into an argument just doesn’t make any sense. Also, how I wish that people find out truth instead of fabricating stories.”

Priyanka Chopra walks the ramp for ‘Anjaana Anjaani’ fashion show

2010-10-16T22:51:00.000-07:00

With ‘Anjaana Anjaani’ set on near release, there is buzz all around. The actors Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor are being spotted together at a number of instances. Also creating stirs are the two intimate lip locks that Ranbir and Priyanka share in the film.

These kisses weren’t part of the script but were added in much later during the US schedule. So sensational are these lip locks that they were shot with only the cameraman, director and a light man present. The rest of the crew was asked to leave the sets.

Apparently, Shahid Kapoor is not very comfortable with these scenes as he stills shares close relationship with Priyanka and is even reported to be sending gifts to her in Brazil where she is shooting for ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’.

With so much of buzz already up before the film hits the screens, the expectation quotient is sure to be high. Check out gorgeous Priyanka Chopra as she sashays down the ramp for Manish Malhotra’s special Anjaana Anjaani fashion show.

Manish Malhotra had informed on twitter that he has not made any new collection for the Fashion Week. Since people have not yet watched the movie and Priyanka’s outfit in it, he has decided to bring the same for the most awaited fashion gala of the country.

Alluring Freida Pinto with inviting looks on GQ’s October issue

2010-10-16T22:49:00.000-07:00

Making the debut with director Danny Boyle’s ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ did that to Freida Pinto’s career what a couple of films could not do with many talented actresses. Pinto modeled for two years prior to auditioning for film roles. She has been into close relationship with her co-star Dev Patel for quite sometime now.

“The camera never gave me cold feet. I have always felt comfortable in front of it. When I gave my first shot for the film, I was a little scared. But then I gained confidence.” The sexy babe has been quoted as saying.

Check out Freida Pinto as she oozes sensuality and appeal for the latest issue of GQ magazine October issue….

Hrithik, Aishwarya and SLB form the mutual admiration club

2010-10-16T22:48:00.000-07:00

Bollywood queen and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has three promising releases this year, ‘Robot’, Action Replayy’ and ‘Guzaarish’. Among these Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Guzaarish’ has high expectation quotient with Ash pairing with Hrithik Roshan with whom she has delivered two megahits in ‘Dhoom’ and ‘Jodha Akbar’. It narrates the story of Ethan (Hrithik), who is suffering from limb paralysis and his relationship with his caretaker and married nurse, Sophie (Aishwarya).

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is all praise for Aishwarya and Hrithik. He said, “I want to thank Aishwarya. She’s my jaan. I get terrible excited when I make a film with her. She’s very very special. And I have never enjoyed with any other actor as I have with Hrithik just for the talent he has and for the kind of person he is.”

The actors too are more than overwhelmed to be associated with the project. “GUZAARISH is more than a film to me. It’s a manifestation of one man’s vision and that is Sanja Leela Bhansali. It has changed my prospective on the world. It has affected my life. 30 or 40 years from now I will look back and smile because I had the opportunity to do this film. Some films are made for commercial reasons and some must be made for the world to see and that’s the kind of film GUZAARISH is,” said Hrithik.

Talking about her career graph rising even after marriage, Aishwarya said, I’m so blessed. It’s so wonderful that my faith has been kept in the professionals that I have worked with. Directors like Shankar, Mani Ratnam and Sanjay Leela Bhansali came to me with scripts. They didn’t say ‘Now you are married. What should we do with your role?’ None of the directors thought that.”

Check out the wonderful looking stars at the press conference of ‘Guzaarish’.

Urvashi Sharma dons a ghaghra-choli for ‘Sasural Munia’

2010-10-16T22:47:00.000-07:00

Urvashi Sharma made her presence felt in ‘Khatta Meetha’ despite the fact that she was not the main lead of the film. With the fact that lead roles are not falling into her lap these days, the actress is happy with the fact that she has a special song and dance appearance in ‘Aakrosh’ which, Urvashi says, is not ‘an item song’ but a situational track that takes the narrative forward. This number voiced by Shreya Ghoshal is a celebration track about a group of friends having fun with the bride-to-be and preparing her for what lies ahead in life.

“Yes, this is for the first time that I would be seen in a ‘ghaghra-choli’. I had some real good fun shooting for the song, more so because it is such an integral part of the film. Otherwise typically when a song is just placed in the film for an item appearance, it sometimes stands out like a sore thumb. Thankfully, this is not the case in Sasural Munia”, adds Sharma. shi who had made her debut in the thriller NAQAAB.

Neetu Chandra prefers to be down south than Big Boss’ house

2010-10-16T22:46:00.000-07:00

The big hype caused by Neetu Chndra and Veena Malik coming face to face in ‘Big Boss 4’ finally dies down after Neetu says no to the offer preferring to be the lead in a big budgeted South film instead. Neetu has now been signed by Tamil director Ameer Sultan to play the lead in his next, titled ‘Aadhi Bhagavan’ opposite southern superstar Jayam Ravi. Sultan is a big shot in Kollywood after giving three award-winning jubilee hits to the Tamil industry is a row.

“Though the Bigg Boss offer was lucrative and tempting, Neetu won’t be able to participate as she has to leave for Ameer Sultan’s shoot in Pattaya (Thailand) this week,” her publicist Dale Bhagwagar said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Neetu has been taking lessons in Tamil language for the film. Every day, the Bollywood babe takes a two hour class in Tamil to learn new words, to construct sentences and improvise diction.

Hope Kollywood gives that push to Neetu’s career which Bollywood could not!!

Big Boss 4′ ready to add spice to the television screen from 2nd October

2010-10-16T22:45:00.000-07:00

‘Big Boss 4’ has had its share of speculations, guesses and showdown of celebrities moving in and out of the Big Boss house. After much hullaboo of the host for the show’s fourth host finally zeroing in on Salman Khan, the other contestants have also been finalized. Interestingly, the contestants include some of the women with whom Salman has been associated in past including his ex Sangeeta Bijlani and Salman’s discovery and Aishwarya Rai’s look alike Sneha Ullal. Other contestants whose names are almost final now include Jackie Shroff, Rahul Mahajan’s wife Dimply Ganguly Mahajan, Rajesh Khanna, Avika Gor, Sara Khan, Chunky Pandey, Shaan, Shiney Ahuja, former bar dancer Tarannum, Simone Singh, Manoj Tiwari, and few more names. The contestants will enter the Bigg Boss house on 2nd of October which will be a live telecast from Lonavala (Ambey Valley), from 9 PM to 10 PM.

Sonakshi Sinha: Yet another showstopper tripping on the ramp

2010-10-16T22:40:00.000-07:00

Seems gowns are turning out to be a nuisance for Bollywood beauties making them trip on the ramp with their flow. While Sridevi tripping on the ramp thrice for Neeta Lulla has not faded from the news archives, Sonakshi Sinha adds one more trail to the tripping spree as she walked onto the ramp with a golden gown wear as the showstopper for the designer Gavin C Miguel.

The gown, which had intricate and delicate embroideries, was supposed to be pulled up by Sonakshi after three steps to climb down the stairs but the actress missed the part and ended up tripping on her outfit. Sonakshi was extremely upset but when the audience offered its support by cheering and applauding the actress, she composed herself and finished the walked but did not come back on the stage with the designer as is done by the showstopper.

Zayed Khan, who was also present at the event as the show-stopper for Vikram Phadnis said, “It’s really sad that Sonakshi fell. But I love stunts and if I had tripped, I would have made it into a quick action act.”

Well, this is just the start for the pretty newcomer. There will be a lot of trips before she finally reaches the top slot in Bollywood!!

Saif and Kareena walk with ‘Happy Feet’ as ‘Happy People’

2010-10-16T22:39:00.000-07:00

Well, there is no denying the fact that Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor are the most stylish and most sought after couple in the world of brand endorsements. They had done the famous Airtel ad together which went on to be a huge favorite of the viewers. Now, the duo has signed yet another brand for its endorsement. Metro shoes, the well known name in shoes and footwear industry has roped in the two iconic stars as their ambassadors. Though the official announcement is still due, the sources have it that they have already shot for a commercial with the tagline ‘Happy Feet, Happy People’.

Not to mention here that the happiness radiating from their faces is unmistakable when the two walk hand in hand and so the tagline gets a new meaning altogether!!!

Chalo Dilli’: Comes the call from producer Lara Dutta

2010-10-16T22:34:00.000-07:00

Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra started their career together after winning the Miss India titles in the same year but Priyanka Chopra’s career is miles ahead than what Dutta has achieved. Former Miss India Universe has enacted in a number of Bollywood movies and has a number of romantic linkups too. Recently, she made an official announcement of her engagement with long time boyfriend and tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi.

With her acting career not going great guns, the actress has decided to turn to the field of production and her first home production would be ‘Chalo Dilly’ where she will also be playing the female lead. Reports have it that Vinay Pathak has been signed up as the lead hero opposite her.

How she scores as a producer would be sure an interesting tweak to watch out for!!

A theme bash and lavish car for the birthday girl Eesha Koppikar

2010-10-16T22:32:00.000-07:00

Seems marriage is working out very well for Eesha Koppikar who was overwhelmed when her husband Timmy Narang pampered her with a surprise theme party and a luxury car on her birthday.

Talking about her birthday gift, an elated Eesha said, “Though I love cars I am very simple where my tastes are concerned. Timmy decided to pamper me by gifting me a 7 series BMW.

When I woke up in the morning, it was all packaged and ribboned in the driveway. I thought the car was for him and even remarked ‘That’s a nice car!’ That’s when Timmy told me it was for me. I was stunned!”

She chuckles as she adds on to describe her birthday party, “The party was at Narang House with over 200 people attending. The theme was gothic with a vampire overtone. I wore a vintage black dress with black beads and a cross while Timmy wore black lipstick.

We decorated the room with illuminated crosses, creepers, coffins, candles and blue lights while the dance floor was lit up with neon lights so when we flashed our teeth they looked green. I called it my ’spooktacular party!” Even the food and beverages were in sync with the theme.”

Well, for those who still want to see the actress’ magic on screen, there is a good news as the actress goes on to say, “I cut down on films when I got married. I decided to take a sabbatical. I wanted to enjoy my marriage but now I am reading scripts and hearing narrations. ”

Aishwarya and Abhishek walk away with the GQ awards 2010

2010-10-16T22:30:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai and hubby Abhishek Bachchan, both bagged in the GQ awards this year. Where pretty Ash came up with the excellence award, Abhishek, who happens to be on the cover of the latest issue of the magazine, won the Ultimate GQ Man of The Year Award. Bollywood’s sweetheart Aishwarya attended the function with husband Abhisehk in a sweeping Alberta Ferretti chiffon gown at Hotel Grand Hyatt in Kalina, Mumbai on Sunday, September 26.

The Bachchan bahu looked stunning in a sleeveless gown with a draped skirt and fitted ruched bodice which had jewel detail on the neck and shoulders. She accessorized with diamond stud earrings and a glittery clutch and completed the look with side swept hair, styled in structured waves, draped over her left shoulder. She wore bronze lipstick, thick eyeliner and silver eye shadow. Abhishek complimented his lady love in a three piece black suit, red and white tie and cropped hair.

Aishwarya presented John Travolta the GQ Legend award. An elated Big B tweeted in his space, “Abhishek and Aishwarya win GQ awards ..meet John Travolta ..found him humble and sweet ..they are off now on a flight ..and me on road”

Bollywood fans to see the magic of Shakira in Kareena’s style

2010-10-16T22:29:00.001-07:00

Well, the style diva of Bollywood is all set to seduce her fans with her belly dancing in the title song of her forthcoming ‘Golmaal 3’, much in Latin American performer Shakira style. Reports have it that Kareena picked up these steps with ease and did not need many rehearsals. She sports harem pants with ganjis and a lot of bangles.

Where Kareena Kapoor is trying to weave the magic of Shakira in desi style, Anil Kapoor is trying hard to get Shakira herself to shake it for a dance track for Anees Bazmee’s No Problem. If he succeeds in his efforts, this will be her first appearance in a B-Town flick and if Shakira agrees the entire star cast — Anil, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Sunil Shetty, Sushmita Sen, Kangna Ranaut, Neetu Chandra and Paresh Rawal will also perform with the Latin- American singer.

Ajay Devgan out to impress his fans with new stunts and look in ‘Golmaal 3′

2010-10-16T22:26:00.000-07:00

Director Rohit Shetty has made it sure that Ajay Devgan’s entry in ‘Golmaal 3’ is no less than his impressive and grand entry in the earlier sequels “Golmaal: Fun Unlimited” and “Golmaal Returns”. In “Golmaal: Fun Unlimited”, released in 2006, Ajay made his entry on a sports bike and in the 2008 “Golmaal Returns” he balanced himself on two Hummer cars. In the latest one, Ajay will be seen making an entry balancing himself on two vintage cars driven on two wheels each. The cars will be bright pink and yellow in colour.

Ajay has also sported a brand new rugged look for the film with diamond ear studs, tattoos and cropped hair. Kareena Kapoor sports a tomboy look, Tusshar Kapoor has a tapori look and Arshad Warsi too has experimented with his looks.

“I wanted all the characters to have different looks in G3. For Ajay (who plays Gopal again), I wanted a character that looked different from everything he has done. He has been working hard on his body a lot, so we will have him flaunting his body. He plays a hyper character who loses his temper very quickly, because of which everyone is scared of him. People never know what he will laugh about or get angry about.” Shetty said.

Ajay Devgan’s tattoos have been designed by Aalim’s studio. “Vishwas from my salon designed the tattoo on Ajay’s neck but the concept and choice was Ajay’s. The tattoo is of a Celtic or tribal trishul. No actor in India has got a tattoo made on the neck.” Aalim said.

“We have given Ajay the buzz cut, a more macho, masculine and grungy look than he normally sports. We were waiting for all his film shoots to get over before we could give him this look as otherwise it would have continuity problems. He took a keen interest in the whole look and styling.” Aalim added.

A sneek peak into ‘Break Ke Baad’

2010-10-16T22:22:00.002-07:00

As can be made out from the freshly released stills and promos, ‘Break ke Baad’ promises to be an all new love story with a difference. The movie, starring Imran Khan and Deepika Padukone, revolves around two childhood friends who give a break to their blooming love just to test if their love can survive the break up. Imran plays Abhya who tries hard to convince Aalia (played by Deepika) of his love but she seems to be pre-occupied with her career ambitions. Things come to a head when Aaliya decides to go to Australia to study and Abhay has to deal with the prospect of a long term relationship, secretly fearing that he will lose Aaliya forever.

Check out the stills from this light hearted romatic saga with a difference….

Sonam Kapoor to promote Electrolux in India

2010-10-16T22:22:00.001-07:00

Home appliances maker, Electrolux, known for its range of refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves and ACs, has signed Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor as its brand ambassador in India to promote their range through promotions, advertising and marketing.

“At Electrolux, we are currently rejuvenating our brand identity with a renewed focus on innovation and excellence in performance,” said Sajeev R, chief operating officer – Electrolux, PE Electronics Ltd.

PE Electronics Ltd, a new business unit that brings together Philips (range of television products) and Electrolux (range of home appliances) as a single entity under a unique brand licensee agreement is responsible for selling and promoting Electrolux.

Though the official confirmation is awaited, we are pretty much sure that this style diva of Bollywood will be promoting the brand.

Madhuri Dixit’s fans to witness another performance from the star

2010-10-16T22:20:00.000-07:00

Bollywood can never forget the screen queen and dancing legend, Madhuri Dixit, as one of the ageless beauties of time. Post marriage, Madhuri Sixit Nene has made on and off screen appearances and never left the tinsel town completely, but it is always a warm welcome whenever the adorable star makes a short comeback.

Latest reports have it that Madhuri will make an appearance on the fifth season of the dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhla Ja’. Where many say that she will be seen as a judge, there are also quite a few who believe that she will make a guest appearance only with a special dance sequence.

A person close to the producers of the show said, “Our show is very popular. Madhuri is a treat to watch when she dances. Her presence will be an asset and she is quite open to the idea of coming to India and doing this show. She is seriously considering the offer. The modalities are being worked out,” says the source.

Rakeshnath , Madhuri’s secretary, confirmed the offer, but said that the decision is yet to be finalized by Madhuri. “It’s all at a very nascent stage. There is nothing official as yet. Madhuri gets lots of offers every now and then,” said Rikku.

Kareena Kapoor refuses to play mom to Saif’s kids

2010-10-16T22:19:00.000-07:00

Seems like the reel-life plot from Kareena Kapoor’s recent flick ‘We Are Family’ is being played in her real life too. The romantic and perfect love saga of Saifeena faced a setback when the two had a tiff over the issue of Chhote Nawab’s kids. It all happened when Saif’s kids, Sara and Ibrahim, came to spend time with their father and Saif asked his lady love to play their mom.

It may be mentioned here that on earlier occasions, when kids came over, Kareena chose to stay away giving space to Saif to bond with his kids. But this time she hanged around. But where Saif pampered and bonded with his kids, Kareena could not do so. This upset Saif and the couple went into communication gap for six days. The cold war ended only when the kids went back home.

However, the two have decided not to let this ruin their relationship and Kareena was also seen with Saif and the kids at the private screening of Anjaana Anjaani. Hope, this would put an end to all the media speculations.

Kareena Kapoor clears airs about ‘Short Term Shaadi’Kareena Kapoor clears airs about ‘Short Term Shaadi’

2010-10-16T22:16:00.000-07:00

A lot is being said about Kareena Kapoor charging an exorbitant Rs 5 crore for Karan Johar’s ‘Short Term Shaadi’ and that she would sport a shorts and tee look to let the heat soar in the movie. However, diplomatic as Bebo is, she has an answer for all the pseculations and denies charging such a huge amount for the film.

She said, “Karan is family, we don’t discuss money or even scripts. He tells me when to start shooting and pays me what I deserve. I certainly hope he gives me this much.”

She also denies the rumors of short clothes for the film and says, “Shorts have been done to death in the movies. And my fans didn’t like the ‘Tashan’ look. So I’ll be wearing lots of clothes with a ‘Jab We Met’ kind of a vibe.”

Talking about ‘Short Term Shaadi’, Kareena said, “It’s a riot. If it’s made the way it is written, you will be rolling in the aisles too. Both Imran and I have performance driven roles.”

Meanwhile, Bebo has her eyes set on the success of soon-to-be-released ‘Golmaal 3’.

Vidya Balan be Krishna Shah’s Indira Gandhi?

2010-10-16T22:14:00.000-07:00

It has been almost an year that we have been waiting for filmmaker Krishna Shah’s idea of the film on India’s late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to take a shape but without any progress because of the dearth of a female lead for the same.

Shah has put in a lot of effort into the project with detailed research of Gandhi;s life through interviews with journalists, politicians, bureaucrats, military men, writers and the contemporaries of Indira Gandhi and also books related to her life.

The movie was originally announced by Shah on Indira Gandhi’s 92nd birth anniversary on November 19, 2009 and then much talented Madhuri Dixit was supposed to play the role. Then came a long list of female stars whose names were considered for the role but nothing seemed to materialize. The list included the likes of Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra.

The latest to join the row is Vidya Balan but even this could not be worked out because Balan is busy with her dates. She is playing the strong role of a pregnant widow seeking revenge in Sujoy Ghish’s latest venture based on Hollywood film Kill Bill.

If Vidya Balan gives a nod to the role, it will definitely be a visual treat to see a very strong actress portraying such a strong role…..

Rani Mukherjee to find solace in Bengali cinema

2010-10-16T22:13:00.000-07:00

There is no doubt about the fact that with the failure of Rani Mukherjee’s ‘Dil Bole Hadippa’, her career in Bollywood shows no more hope now. So, the actress now seems to have taken a turn to Bengali cinema. And if things go in a stride, ‘Africa’ by two-time National Award winning director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury may be Rani Mukherjee’s debut in Bengali cinema. Rani has done only one Bengali film as yet, ‘Biyer Phool’ with a cameo. Rani will play the lead in this heroine-oriented flick.

Chowdhury confirmed, “Yes, I did meet Rani. We’ve had discussions but nothing has been finalised. I am still working on the script. It’s too premature to talk about it. She is one of my favourite actresses! I would like to work with her.”

Aniruddha added, “I plan on starting my Bengali film first and then the Hindi one next year. I am working on three scripts, two by noted Bengali novelist Sunil Gangopadhyaya. Sunil’s works include Dui Nari Haate Torowari and Ajaana Desh while Africa is my story. I will be visiting Mumbai in the next few days to finalise preparations for my Hindi film.”

Aishwarya Rai burns the HDIL ramp with her beauty and style

2010-10-16T22:10:00.000-07:00

Stars held their breath when beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked down the ramp attired in a dreamy white voluminous lehenga as the showstopper for designer Manish Malhotra at the HDIL-India Couture Week (HDIL-ICW) opening show recently. However, fully aware of her captivating beauty, Ash made it sure that her hubby felt special by giving a naughty wink to him, constantly gazing at him and blowing kisses from the ramp. Abhishek gave her a warm hug after the walk and also praised her ramp walk. Mother-in-law Jaya Bachchan also cheered for her bahu along with other celebrity guests like Sonam Kapoor, Urmila Matondkar, Riya Sen, Sophie Chaudhary and director Imtiaz Ali. Meanwhile, Abhi-Ash have other reasons to smile too. Reports have it that George Clooney has called Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for an exotic vacation at a lake house in Italy. Check out dazzling Aishwarya at her best……..

Shilpa & Preity face a setback with the termination of their teams from IPL

2010-10-16T22:07:00.000-07:00

This Sunday, The IPL governing council (GC) Sunday terminated the contracts of Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab in lieu of the breaches committed by the team owners. Actress Preity Zinta owns Kings XI Punjab and Shilpa Shetty and her London-based husband Raj Kundra own Rajasthan Royals.

The termination of the Rajasthan Royals from IPL came as a big shock for actress and stakeholder Shilpa Shetty and team skipper Shane Warne. Shetty tweeted on the micro-bloggin site, “This is for all those who want my reaction ‘Honestly too shocked to react,just disheartened… cause it’s more than just a team for us! Still havn’t received the termination, will react after. Need to know the basis of this decision.’ In London now (sic).”

Australian spinner Shane Warne expressed his breakdown on the site tweeting, “Just woke up to news that Royals and Kings out of IPL 4, don’t know anything yet, flying back to Australia… it’s a big shock for Royals, will hopefully get to the bottom of it all (sic).”

“The Royals gave young unknown Indian players a chance and I as captain backed them and our coaching staff supported them. We were a team… What now for the youngsters? I hope BCCI (Board of Control for Cricked in India) come to their senses, fingers crossed,” he added.

Warne also wrote to Shilpa, “Hey Shilpa, please keep me posted if you hear anything, such sad news for us and our loyal fans, shattering to all.”

Bollywood Beauties Wear Salman’s Label On The Ramp

2010-10-16T22:02:00.000-07:00

It was a sight to behold. Salman Khan walking down the ramp flanked by all of Bollywood’s top leading ladies. A spectacle that could just top Karan Johar’s feat of getting Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Hrithik Roshan to dance together on the same stage. The show was designed to span

the decades, starting with the 1920s, and was opened by Preity Zinta in a black halter dress and wide-brimmed hat, playing coy with a pink feather in her hand. Dressed in a maroon floor-length velvet gown, and looking fitter than ever, was Katrina Kaif, putting those break-up rumours to rest.

Salman Khan steals the show from the ladies at HDIL India Couture Week

2010-10-16T21:58:00.000-07:00

Salman Khan’s ‘Being Human’ show at HDIL-India Couture Week was a big success with Bollywood stars like Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerji and Sushmita Sen bringing alive the bygone era on the ramp.

This innovative and creative show was preceded by the screening of a short audio-visual on the particular period accompanied with dance performances.

Preity Zinta kick started the ramp walk in a red knee-length dress representing 1920s. She was followed by Katrina Kaif who represented 1930s in a long red gown. Then, Rani Mukherji walked the ramp in a black velvet choli and white lehenga, bringing alive the elegance of the 1940s. The next decade was depicted by sexy Bipasha Basu in a short black outfit. Karisma Kapoor draped in a red saree brought out the rock and roll glamour of 1960s. Sushmita Sen came up with the spirit of 1970s in a multi-coloured kaftan top and golden mini skirt. Priyanka Chopra was dressed in a white baby-doll dress to represent the silver screen`s glam girls of the 1980s. Kareena came across in a smart and sexy black power suit depicting the women of 1990s.

However, the man to steal the show from these gorgeous women was Salman Khan who wore red trousers and a black trench coat with glares and walked the ramp with a smile.

The first to hit the runway was Priety Zinta

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The first to hit the runway was Priety Zinta, know for her dimpled smile and western look. Dressed in a red knee-length dress, she represented 1920s and with her elegance and glamour quotient, she did full justice.

Katrina Kaif gets candid for Filmfare October 2010 issue

2010-10-16T21:47:00.000-07:00

There is no denying this fact that Katrina Kaif is one of the hottest and most sought after heroines at present in the B-town. The October issue of Filmfare brings out the ups and downs in the life of this star with ravishing photoshoot of the actress on the cover page and inside also along with the cover story where Katrina gets candid about Salman Khan and his qualities. She says, ‘Salman Khan is fearless.” The actress also goes on to say that she would never be in a relationship based on abuse. Check out Katrina in the photoshoot for Filmfare…..