Bollywood Gossip & News

Siddharth and Shruti make their affair official!

2010-02-11T06:47:00.001-08:00

At last, the confirmation has come. After appearing together for the premier of ‘Striker,' Siddharth and Shruti Haasan have made their affair much official. From what we hear is that Shruti introduced Siddharth to her parents, as they have become well aware of each other's liking. And too add into it, Shruti seems reasonably serious regarding Siddharth.

Siddharth boy has also become well acquainted in the family, as he has become friends with Shruti's sister as well.

We wonder what went wrong with Siddharth and Soha Ali? Even there were talks about the duo tying the knot.

Dubbing is painful for Katrina and Abhishek

2010-02-11T06:39:00.000-08:00

While King Khan is busy dealing with the controversies relating to his latest movie ‘MNK', the rest of Bollywood is busy dubbing for the films. And the stars are having some really painful time dubbing for their upcoming films.

While Lara Dutta, Ritiesh Deshmukh and Arjun Rampal are busy dubbing with Sajid Khan, Abhishek Bachchan is busy in ‘Raavan' and Katrina in ‘Rajneeti.' Some are enjoying it, but for some others, it's a pain.

Lara Dutta says, “Heading back where I belong - in the dubbing studio! Second half of ‘Housefull' today! All Gujrati dialogues done!” According to her co-stars, she did great job in dubbing, particularly in the Gujrati dialogues.

“Going good today. Had a lot of fun yesterday with the maddest man our director, Sajid K. He should be in a straight jacket,” says Arjun Rampal.

“Ah! Dub done with till tomorrow. ‘Raavan' is proving to be the toughest dub I've ever done,” tells Abhishek.

But Katrina Kaif is facing problems with dubbing for ‘Rajneeti,' as Kat is not too good with Hindi, she is required to spell every word clearly. And apparently, she yelled, “I have to labour over every word. It's just sapping the hell out of me.”

My Name Is Khan seems to be the clear winner this Friday

2010-02-11T06:22:00.000-08:00

Feb 11, 2010: It goes without saying that ‘My Name Is Khan’ seems to be an undisputable winner this time. Abhishek Chaubey’s directorial debut ‘Ishqiya’ is definitely ruling the roost but MNIK will definitely shake its position. Other than these two movies, ‘3 Idiots’ is still celebrating its much-deserved success. ‘Rann’ and ‘Veer’ are trying their best by riding on the shoulders of Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan respectively where ‘Striker’ released last week has sunk without a trace.

Nonetheless, let’s take a sneak-peek at this week’s other releases other than MNIK, which is creating waves all over. But first MNIK definitely deserves a mention.

My Name Is Khan: My Name Is Khan will have the widest release ever for a Bollywood film in the international markets. The biggest pull of MNIK is the comeback of Bollywood’s most sought after and celebrated on-screen couple SRK-Kajol. What does a movie need- an amazing storyteller Karan Johar and ultra-stupendous pairing of SRK-Kajol is more than enough for cine-goers to enjoy larger than life entertainment.

Pyaar Kaa Fundaa: Clearly a film that seems to be a forthcoming debacle. With no big stars to boast off and no known names, the film has taken a hit even before the release. With names like Yugbodh Garewal, Surbhi Shukla who are in the lead roles under the direction of?Monazir Hasan, the entire cast might have as well come from Timbuktu, as none of them ring a bell. Now the question remains will Shakti Kapoor, Kiran Kumar and Reema Lagoo make any difference. Alas! We don’t think so, as poor promotions have added to the disdain. Nonetheless, let the makers try their luck.

Sukhmani: Boasts of veterans Gurdas Mann, Juhi Chawla, Divya Dutta and Anoop Soni, which are likely to attract the cine-goers. Sukhmani has a fair chance but again poor promotions have left the movie in a not very comfortable position. Strong word of mouth publicity if the movie is good may prove fruitful.

Overall, the chances of MNIK are strong as the Shiv Sena controversy is giving it a strong recall value apart from the big banner and bigger star cast. Looks like this week the major slice of box-office would definitely go to ‘My Name Is Khan’.

-Esha Razdan/ Sampurn

Bachchan Bahu to make her debut on Small Screen

2010-02-11T06:19:00.000-08:00

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is going to make her debut on television. Aishwarya is very busy with shoots of her upcoming movies, but if things go well, she will be hosting a show on national television. It is going to be a chat show and the remaining logistics are yet to be discussed. The debut of this beautiful actress is part of a family deal. According to a source, “right from the time they signed Amitabh Bachchan for Bigg Boss, the channel had decided to have Abhishek and Aishwarya as well.”

Aishwarya was unavailable for comment, her spokesperson denied any such news. However, the channel’s spokesperson said, “no comments.”

Raju Hirani refuses to edit Rakesh Roshan’s Kites

2010-02-11T06:13:00.000-08:00

Rakesh Roshan’s next movie Kites was scheduled for a release on May 21, but apparently it is facing many problems. According to a source, “this film is Rakesh’s most ambitious project with two versions. The international version, as is common knowledge now, is being edited by Hollywood’s Brett Ratner because Rakesh feels Ratner’s sensibilities will make it suitable for an international palate.”

Rakesh Roshan approaches Raju Hirani for editing the desi version. However, Raj Kumar Hirani declined this offer. Raju turned this offer down because he had prior commitments to travel to Los Angeles, to finalize the script for Ferrari ki Sawari and Munnabhai Chale Amerika.

Katrina hops into Auto rickshaw

2010-02-10T06:20:00.001-08:00

Taking a leaf out of Salman Khan’s book, Katrina Kaif recently hopped into a auto rickshaw to evade a mob after she emerged froma suburban multiplex where she went to watch Ishqiya.

A source says, “Dressed in jeans and a tee, Katrina was accompanied by her manager and bodyguards. She had come to catch Ishqiya. After the show, at around 10.30 pm, she came out and was trying to call her driver to get the car. Being a weekend there was a lot of traffic.”

“Even after trying several times, Katrina was unable to get through to the driver. Apparently he had parked her SUV in the basement and there was a problem with the network connectivity. By this time, people recognised her and a crowd started gathering. Thinking quickly, Katrina made her way to the road and hailed a rickshaw. She got into one with her manager while her bodyguards got into another and followed her.”

A friend of Katrina confirmed the news, “Katrina couldn’t wait for the car any longer because people were starting to mob her. But she completely loved the rickshaw ride back home to Bandra from Andheri.”

Seems like Salman has taught Katrina enough tricks and tactics to survive Bollywood and celebritydom.

Freida Pinto sizzles on Elle

2010-02-10T06:18:00.001-08:00

Check out Freida Pinto getting naughty and sexy on the cover of Elle magazine’s latest edition.Freida transforms into a Valentine brand ambassador for Elle and talks about every thing under the sun. Like?

Big B’s blogging goes mobile

2010-02-10T06:17:00.001-08:00

Amitabh Bachchan has taken his love for blogging a step further by collaborating with Inside India. Inside India has introduced the service which is aptly called Bachchan Bol, fans can call on Big B’s Bachchan Bol number and can hear his thoughts and views anytime anywhere.

Big B talking about voice blog says, “Bachchan Bol empowers me with a personal platform on which I can connect and speak directly with my fans across the globe anywhere and anytime. This is my way…From my films to my family, from my country to my city, you will be able to hear about it all, in my own voice, directly on your mobile phone.”

What are you waiting for. Call now!!!

First Look of Zokkomon

2010-02-10T06:16:00.001-08:00

Check out the first look of Zokkomon where Darsheel Safary becomes a super hero kid. The film also starrs Anupam Kher. Like?

Top Ten Songs of the Week

2010-02-10T06:12:00.000-08:00

Top Ten Songs of the Week

1. Give me Some Sunshine – 3 Idiots

2. Sajda – My Name is Khan

3. Dil Toh Bachcha Hai – Ishqiya

4. Uff Teri Ada – Karthik Calling Karthik

5. Tera Hone Laga hun – Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani

6. Saalam Aya – veer

7. Ajj Din Chadiya – Love Aaj Kal

8. Pe Pe Pein – Chance Pe Dance

9. Sajna – Couple’s Retreat

10.Cham Cham – Striker

Shahid-Deepika in love?

2010-02-09T07:38:00.000-08:00

Rumors are rife that Bollywood hotties who recently broke off from their respective partners, i.e Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor are dating each other. While Shahid called an end to his relationship with Priyanka, Deepika’s love life was abruptly ended by Ranbir Kapoor.

Apparently the awesome twosome are hanging out together and also visit each other at their respective homes.

A source says, Shahid’s car was parked outside Deepika’s Bandra residence a few days ago.”

Another source says, “Shahid and Deepika – both are quite headstrong and have moved on from their failed relationships. They are only concentrating on their career at the moment. They want to have a strong foothold in the industry and think alike, which is the main reason why they have clicked together.”

Buzz is also rife that the two will soon be doing a movie together, the source adds, One of Shahid’s close friend is trying to work on the project. Deepika and Shahid are vaguely aware of the project and are definitely keen on working together since both of them are in-demand. Deepika and Shahid have met each other several times in the past but they really started bonding after a recent award function. Both the actors also have common professional interests. Also, let’s not forget that they are single.”

Lets wait and see if this is just a rumor or truth.

SRK kids win gold at Taekwondo Championship

2010-02-09T07:34:00.000-08:00

SRK and Gauri Khan’s kids Aryan and Suhana both participated in the recently held Maharashtra Taekwondoh competition and both won gold medals making their parents proud.

SRK who attended the event, tweeted about his kids wins and wrote, “yippee.both the son & daughter won gold medals at tae kwon doh championships.suhana was all grit. aryan all technique. i was a nervous wreck”

SRK also added, “love gold especially when the kids earn it.”

Congratulations Aryan and Suhana.

Katrina,Saif and Harman at Waves NGO meet

2010-02-09T07:27:00.000-08:00

Recently Bollywood starlets Kareena KApoor, Saif Ali Khan and Hurman Baweja came together for Pearls Wave NGO meet. The trio supported the cause of the NGO which aims at highlighting the violence against women in India and putting an end to it.

Katrina Kaif who was present at the press meet said, “My mom is always involved with women charity. Today I am very happy to help this cause and will give something back to the society. Across the country we have NGOs and people who are willing to help those affected by violence and difficulties in their lives. It is our responsibility to make women aware of these facilities and tell them how to use it to fight abuse.”

Saif added, “Actors as role models, having responsibility towards society and should lend their support to causes like violence against women. We need to make people aware about it, if public opinion can be affected with our association we can contribute to it.”

Hurman also voiced his opinion saying, It’s a brave effort from the organization, equally important for men to understand and support the cause. There are organizations across the country working to spread this message, and together, it is our responsibility to spread the word against violence. It is our responsibility to stand up for women against violence. Don’t forget Men are only stronger in strength and women are in many other ways.”

The initiative is also supported by other Bollywood stars like Priyanka Chopra, Shahid Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Abhay Deol, Karan Johar and others.

Zarine Khan graces Tennis Academy Event

2010-02-09T07:25:00.000-08:00

Newbie Zarine Khan recently attended the event held at Tennis Academy to promote tennis. The leggy lass wore a pink color shirt, with jeans and strappy sandals, question is whether she looks good in the attire? Like?

Deepika sizzles on Maxim

2010-02-09T07:24:00.000-08:00

Deepika Padukone is Maxim magazine’s latest cover girl and she surely looks super hot on the cover, So Bold your eyes will fry!!! Like

Nanadana Sen graces FHM

2010-02-09T07:21:00.000-08:00

Nandana Sen is the cover girl for FHM magazine latest issue. For those who don’t know Nandana Sen is the daughter of Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen and has starred in flicks like Black, Rang Rasiya and others.

Shah Rukh Khan apologizes

2010-02-08T07:15:00.001-08:00

SRK reached Mumbai today amidst tight security and Shiv Sena was expecting an apology from SRK, however SRK did apologize, but only to Karan and Kajol.

SRK said, I am really sorry. would like to apologize to Kajol, Karan Johar and our business partners. The film is going to be affected because of what I said. ‘My Name Is Khan,’ is not my film alone. It has Kajol, Karan ( Johar) and 150 other people whose livelihood depends upon it.”

He further added, “I have done nothing wrong in saying what I did about the Pakistani players, and I said that as an Indian.If Bal Thackeray will call me, I will meet him anytime. I enjoy his company.”

Meanwhile SRK who is a son of a freedom fighter, was branded as traitor by Shiv Sena.

Party chief Bal Thackerey said, “Shahrukh is a traitor and he has insulted sentiments of Indians by favouring Pakistan players.”

However Shiv Sena has decided not disrupt MNIK screening, they said, “How do we awaken this Congress party? This is how you rule. So go ahead. Let Shah Rukh Khan show his film My Name Is Khan without security. Traitors with the blessings of the Congress go ahead, the Shiv Sena will not block you.”

Good that Shiv Sena has decided against disrupting the screening of the movie.

Bipasha-John Launch Bip’s Fitness DVD Love Yourself

2010-02-08T07:14:00.001-08:00

Check out Bipasha Basu looking stunning in a red dress with boyfriend John Abraham launching her Fitness DVD Love Yourself. Bipasha looks really fab but what happened to John, is he drinking these days?

Bipasha: I like SRK’s butt

2010-02-08T07:12:00.000-08:00

Bipasha is the latest talk of the town, thanks to her hot figure and her recently released fitness DVD.

Recently when she was asked about the best male butt in Bollywood, we knew she would take her boyfriend, John’s name, but we didn’t expect to hear SRK from her mouth.

Bipasha had said,“John has the best butt, and everyone has seen it too. I think even Shah Rukh Khan has one of the best butts around.”

Ohhhh, wonder what SRK thinks about this compliment.

SRK-Kajol sizzles in Filmfare mag

2010-02-08T07:11:00.001-08:00

Check out SRK and Kajol’s sizzling chemistry in Filmfare magazine’s latest edition photoshoot. They have wonderful chemistry. Kajol looks great without her uni brow, that is obviously photo-shopped.Like?

Abhay Deol graces AndperSand

2010-02-08T07:08:00.000-08:00

Check out Abhay Deol in a naughty mood on the cover of AndperSand magazine’s latest issue. He is the cutest Deol in Bollywood. Agree?

Salman: No need to apologize SRK

2010-02-06T06:56:00.000-08:00

Old friend of Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan has come out to support SRK in the ongoing Shiv Sena controversial issue.

SRK who was targetted by Shiv Sena for supporting Pakistani cricketers to take part in IPL, the Shiv Sena has asked SRK to apologize for his remarks or else they will disrupt the screening of his flick My Name is Khan.

However good old friend Salman Khan has stood up for SRK and feels that he doesn’t need to apologize to Shiv Sena, Salman said, “Shah Rukh doesn`t owe an apology to Shiv Sena”.

Salman further adds, “What should he apologize for? ‘My Name is Khan’ should be released for sure. It has to. As an industry we pay huge entertainment tax to the government and we entertain the people also. We don’t think like politicians.I anyway don’t understand this whole thing of taking a morcha and going to somebody’s house,”

“I think what Shah Rukh said was that the Pakistani players should have been included in the IPL. If I’m not mistaken even our Home Minister P Chidambaram said the same thing. Sports and politics are two different things. In cricket, the only thing you hit is a ball. A sporting field is all about sportsmanship, sports is such a wonderful leveler that both winners and losers shake hands in the beginning as well as at the end of the match.”

Earlier Abhishek Bachchan also tweeted in support of SRK.

Katrina Kaif dirty dances at a party

2010-02-06T06:54:00.001-08:00

Katrina Kaif was awarded with excellence in cinema award in Delhi and she utilized her time to dance and perform at the sangeet ceremony of Radhika Singhl and Saurabh Doot.

While few days ago Katrina said that she is very conservative and will refrain from wearing bikini and smooching onscreen, she danced enthusiastically and did a sexy dance routine with the groom Saurabh, which went down well with the crowd, including bride Radhika.

Katrina said to Radhika, “Can I take your groom for two minutes? I want to take your permission. I don’t want to get into trouble. I’m in enough trouble already.”Radhika blushed and smiles and said, “Take him”, and then cheered them.

The star took home whooping 50 lakhs for her performance that lasted for 20 minutes.

Happy Birthday Abhishek Bachchan

2010-02-06T06:51:00.000-08:00

Junior Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan turned 34 today on 5th February.

Abhishek Bachchan made his debut in Bollywood 10 years ago with J.P Dutta’s Refugee opposite Kareena Kapoor and is now counted amongst the most acclaimed actors of Bollywood.

Abhishek’s social networking site Twitter’s page has been bombarded with birthday wishes and he thanked his fans by replying, “Thank you all so much for all your wishes. You are the most special to me! I dedicate this year to all of you. You who make me who I am.You, who are the reason I get up everyday and go out there with courage in my heart and confidence in my stride!I will work even harder this year to prove that I am worthy of all your love and expectations.”

We wish Abhishek a very happy Birthday.

SRK-Kajol visit Raj & Pablo

2010-02-06T06:47:00.000-08:00

SRK,Karan and Kajol recently attended Raj and Pablo’s show in London to promote their upcoming flick My Name is Khan. Kajol look lovely in the blue saree.

Vidya Balan sizzles on Verve

2010-02-06T06:46:00.001-08:00

Check out Vidya Balan turning glam for Verve magazine latest issue, where she says, she can be a seductress too. Like?

Twinkle Khanna graces Grazia

2010-02-06T06:41:00.000-08:00

Twinkle Khanna graces the front cover of Grazia magazine wearing a red Blugirl dress. Like her?

Kareena and Saif Engaged!!!!

2010-02-05T07:40:00.001-08:00

According to Dubai based Ahlan Masala magazine, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan got engaged recently in a secret ceremony.

A column in the magazine reads, “It’s finally official Saifeena, the loved up IT couple of B’Wood have formalized their relationship by slipping on the rings. Insiders insists that Kareena, nearly 30 and Saif nearly, 42 have got engaged in a ceremony attended by close family and friends ONLY at the Pataudi Palace. This will be the second marriage for Saif and the first for Kareena.”

Wonder if it’s true or not!

Bollywood supports SRK against Shiv Sena

2010-02-05T07:38:00.000-08:00

Shiv Sena are hellbent on disrupting release of SRK’s My Name is Khan unless and untill he apologizes for his comments he made in support of Pakistani cricketers in IPL. However Bollywood has united in support of SRK against Shiv Sena.

SRK has decided not to apologize for his words and said, “What should I retract, the fact that I am an Indian but I don’t want anyone to come to my country; something that my father, who was a freedom fighter for this country, taught me.”

Preity Zinta: “Guys, just for the record, Shah Rukh is the most secular and the most fair guy I know! It’s unfair to judge his movie based on his opinions!”

Farhan Akhtar: Nothing and nobody has the right to disrupt the release of MNIK. With Karan, Srk all the way.The best way that you can show support for MNIK and cock a snoot at the madness is go watch it fearlessly.

Ayesha Takia: Hats off 2 SRK!!!!!Lov him!!!!support him all the way!!!

Deepika Padukone: Am with u SRK and Karan and the MNIK team…more power to u!!

Priyanka Chopra: With the team of MNIK all the way..SRK karan kajol..i support!

Gaurav Kapoor: Why should SRK apologise ? He IS NOT anti nationalist. He’s anti ‘the anti nationalists’ How can ANYONE have a problem with that?!

Konkona Sharma: I stand by SRK.

Kunal Kapoor: I’m so glad that SRK has not given in to unreasonable arm twisting and stood by what he said. My respect for him has grown many times over.

Farah Khan Ali : Take a lesson, people. Always stand ground for your rights. I’m proud we have people like Shah Rukh, who is not afraid to call a spade a spade and will not apologise for his comments.

Bollywood Celebden also supports SRK:)

Katrina says no to kissing and bikini

2010-02-05T07:37:00.000-08:00

After showing almost all of her boobs to Gulshan Grover in her debut flick Boom, Katrina has realized how Bollywood works and will never do kissing scenes in movies and neither will she wear a bikini.

A friend of Katrina says, “Katrina has said no to kissing scenes in all her films barring New York. And believe me, the directors are very keen to see her kiss her co-stars. Katrina cleverly keeps dodging all the so-called must-kiss scenes. She is a very conservative girl at heart. In fact, when reports claimed that she was going to wear a bikini in Dostana 2, a la Priyanka Chopra in the first Dostana, Katrina protested violently and made it clear to producer Karan Johar and director Tarun Mansukhani: no exposure, no kissing.”

Katrina talking about her controversial scenes in her debut flick Boom, says, “I don’t deny I’ve done scenes in the past where I did things that I wasn’t comfortable with. But now I won’t. I just don’t feel comfortable doing kissing scenes, or for that matter, wearing a bikini on screen.”

Katrina also did not kiss Ranbir in Rajneeti even as the director tried to convince her, confirming this, KAtrina says, , “It’s true. I’m not at all comfortable doing kissing scenes. Call me a prude or conservative. I just don’t feel kissing scenes jell well with our audiences. So no kissing scenes for me.”

Katrina is currently filming for Rajneeti opposite Ranbir KApoor where she is portraying the character of Sonia Gandhi.

Katrina Kaif at Assocham awards for excellence

2010-02-05T07:36:00.001-08:00

Check out Katrina Kaif looking beautiful in a green saree at the recently held Assocham Entertainment & Media Committee Excellence in performing Art Award 2009 were she was honored for Excellence in Cinema for her contribution to Bollywood.

Kajol-SRK sizzle on Filmfare cover

2010-02-05T07:34:00.000-08:00

My Name is Khan jodi Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol show their legendary chemistry on the cover of Filmfare’s latest issue. The iconic screen couple talk about their screen magic and chemistry in the issue. Like?

Sons, Aamir-Faisal take dad on his last journey

2010-02-05T07:33:00.001-08:00

Yesterday legendary writer and filmmaker Taher Hussain was laid to rest by sons Aamir Khan and Faisal Khan. Also seen during the funeral procession was Aamir’s good friend and director Kunal Kohli, actor Sanjay Dutt, director duo Abbas Mustaan and others.

May his soul rest in peace, Ameen.

Salman Khan sizzles on StarDust

2010-02-05T07:30:00.000-08:00

Handsome hunk Salman Khan sizzles on the cover of StarDust magazine latest issue where he makes some explosive confessions. Also seen on the issue are Shahid and KAreena. Like?

Sharmila and Soha on Hello magazine

2010-02-05T07:29:00.001-08:00

Royal mother-daughter duo Sharmila Tagore and Soha Ali Khan grace the cover of Hello magazine’s latest edition looking very elegant. Soha looks really nice on the cover. Like?

Top Ten Songs of the Week

2010-02-05T07:25:00.000-08:00

Top Ten Songs of the Week

1.Give Me some Sunshine – 3 Idiots

2.Sajda – My Name is Khan

3.Uff Teri Ada – Karthik Calling Karthik

4.Dil Toh Bachcha hai – Ishqiya

5.Tera Hone Laga Hoon – Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani

6.Salaam Aaya – Veer

7.Pe Pe Pein – Chance Pe Dance

8.Pyaar Impossible – Pyaar Impossible

9.Ajj Din Chadiya – Love Aaj kal

10.Tu Hi Haqeeqat – Tum Mile

Katrina honored with Excellence in Cinema award

2010-02-04T07:46:00.001-08:00

Pretty actress Katrina Kaif was recently awarded with Assocham for Excellence in Performing Art.

Katrina Kaif talking about her contribution to the world of cinema says, “Self-belief is what keeps you going. I think everyone wants to make the best of the opportunities you get in life. Everyone has a special place in the world and I think self-belief is the most important thing which keeps you going so you should never lose it.”

Katrina talking about dying Indian crafts and sporting a lovely green sari said, “I think it is very easy for us to go for things which scream for our attention. If you can sport a craft which can make someone’s life beautiful you should do that.”

Congratulations Kat.

Saif: I too deserve Padma Shri

2010-02-04T07:45:00.001-08:00

While some people, especially from Bishnoi Community went crying hoarse when Saif Ali Khan was awarded with Padma Shri. However Saif believes that he deserved Padma Shri and will live up to people’s expectations.

Saif said, “If you look at the awardees over the last couple of years, all of them have not exactly invented a nuclear bomb.”

Saif was acquitted few years ago for killing endangered animal – black bucks along with friend and actor Salman Khan.

Talking about his award Saif continues, “I do agree that there will be a few raised eyebrows because I am relatively younger and perhaps there are more deserving people out there.”

Do you think Saif deserved the Padma Shri honor?

SRK-Kajol at MNIK conference New York

2010-02-04T07:44:00.001-08:00

SRK and Kajol are extensively promoting their movie in My Name is Khan in Unites States. While SRK looks great as usual, Kajol wore a pink and black Manish Malhotra anarkali. Do you think Kajol needs to change her stylist?

Katrina-Arjun launch news channel

2010-02-04T07:42:00.001-08:00

Bollywood celebrities Katrina Kaif, Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpai were recently spotted launching a news channel in Bihar. Katrina wore red color anarkali to the event. Like?\

SRK-Karan grace CineBlitz

2010-02-04T07:40:00.001-08:00

My Name is Khan duo director Karan Johar and actor Shah Rukh Khan are the cover boys for CineBlitz latest issue. Smoking hot or not?

Salman Khan on the cover of People magazine

2010-02-04T07:39:00.001-08:00

Salman Khan is the poster boy for People magazine’s February edition. The handsome hunk talks about his two decades in the world of Bollywood and says that he never had a bad day. Like?

Barbara Mori sizzles on Marie Claire

2010-02-04T07:38:00.001-08:00

Barbara More, the Mexican hottie who kissed Hrithik in her upcoming movie Kites is the cover girl for Marie Claire’s latest issue. Check out all the articles present in the issue on the cover.

SRK: I won’t say sorry to Shiv Sena

2010-02-04T07:37:00.001-08:00

SRK who is currently in US is clearly upset with the reaction of Shiv Sena against him for supporting Pakistani cricketers inclusion in IPL.

SRK says, It makes me feel that activities like this are unhealthy, undemocratic, its insensitive but this is the world is and you can only say what you believe in and stand by it and hopefully I will have the strength to do so.”

“As an Indian I’m not ashamed, guilty or unhappy about what I said neither am I sorry.Whatever I said, which has created an issue… I said it because I am an Indian… I think that every Indian would say the same that we have a good country and that everyone is welcome as a guest. Every country has tension on its borders but for that tension we can’t teach our children and young people the wrong thing… X is wrong, Y is bad and C is dirty,” he added.

Meanwhile shiv Sena are in no mood to forget and forgive the IPL issue and are hell bent on disrupting My Name is Khan’s release in Mumbai unless and until SRK apologizes.

Shiv Sena leader, Manohar Joshi said, “Whether it’s Shah Rukh or anyone else, the Shiv Sena says he must take back his comments, so he’ll have to do it. It’s better if he understands this well. Shah Rukh Khan will have to apologise or else we will not let his film release in Mumbai.”

Do you think SRK needs to apologize for what he said or do you think whatever he said is true and good?

Prabhu Deva, Nayantara to dance together?

2010-02-03T07:06:00.001-08:00

controversial pair -- Prabhu Deva and Nayantara -- rumoured to have tied the knot at Tirupathi last year, is going to be the talk of the town once again! If these reports are to be believed, Prabhu Deva and Nayantara will dance together during a function to be held to felicitate Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on his birthday: February 6.

A source confirmed that the two have consented to combine their talent on stage for this peppy dance number, details of which are being kept top secret! The grand birthday celebration will also feature live hip-hop performances by stars and dancers.

Meanwhile, reports suggest that South India’s most-sought-after heroine Nayantara is like to take a temporary holiday from films due to her back-to-back failures in the last two years. The actress, who has been doing films in Tamil and Telugu, has acted with all the top heroes, but has not given even one credible performance over a long period.

Father-son clash at the box-office

2010-02-03T07:02:00.000-08:00

Telugu action hero Nagarjuna's Kedi, directed by Kiran and produced by D. Sivaprasad Reddy under the banner of Kamakshi Kala Movies, will grace theatres on February 14. Mamta Mohandas is paired opposite Nagarjuna in the film.

According to the actor, his character has many shades. Thus, he is more than a Kedi, and not limited to being one. The makers say it is the screenplay that is going to be its USP. Added to Nagarjuna in a never-seen-before role, artistes Ankur of Slum Dog Millionaire fame, Linda of 'Ringa Ringa' and Arya 2 fame also have important roles in the movie. Music is by Sandeep Chowtha. The star cast includes Nirmal Pandey, Akhilendra Mishra, Sayaji Shinde and Tanikella Barani.

Meanwhile, son Naga Chaitanya's Yemaya Chesave directed by Gautam Menon will hit screens on February 19. This romantic musical starring Naga Chaitanya and newcomer Samantha revolves around the love between an aspiring film maker (who wants to make it big in his profession) and a Christian girl.

The film is simultaneously made in Tamil and Telugu. Music by A.R. Rahman is a major highlight of the movie. Yemaya Chesave is much praised for its breezy posters and Rahman's music.

So probably for the first time ever, Tollywood will witness the clash between a father and son at the box office. Well! We cannot wait anymore for this.

Oily bond: Preity Zinta teams up with Dhoni

2010-02-03T07:01:00.001-08:00

Feb 3, 2010: Vivacious Preity Zinta is on a roll these days and is busy multi tasking. The pretty lady has turned into a superwoman as she finished off with the IPL meetings, zapped through the auctions and ran into an oily commercial shoot!

Well the news is quite recently, Preity shot a commercial for Emami brand where she stars along with none other than cricketer M S Dhoni. And with the looks of the shoot it seems like Dhoni and Preity have donned superman-like robes for the commercial they have shot.

Commenting on her shoot with Dhoni, Preity put up a message on a social networking site which reads, “We are shooting a commercial for Emami. Healthy and tasty cooking oil”. The sprightly beauty had a gala time shooting with the cricket star as she adds, “Shooting a real fun commercial I must confess.”

Well after all Bollywood and cricket is a heady combination then be it love affairs, IPL, films or advertisements. With the fit and famous cricketer Dhoni and beautiful Preity coming together to promote a cooking oil rumors of the two dating are sure to spark off along with the sales of this particular brand of oil. After all, publicity and sales walk hand in hand!

'Akshay and I are working free for Tees Maar Khan'

2010-02-03T06:54:00.000-08:00

Farah Khan seems quite excited about her new directorial film, Tees Maar Khan. The director has her cast -- Akshay Kumar, Akshaye Khanna and Katrina Kaif -- in place, and the shooting is set to start on March 1.

She hopes to fix the release date at December 24 too, if 'Aamir Khan spares those dates for her.'

Tees Maar Khan has been written by her husband Shirish Kunder.

Farah talks to Nithya Ramani about the film, and also says that there is no bad blood between Shah Rukh Khan and her.

How did you decide on Katrina?

I wanted a new girl, someone like Katrina. I met her, and narrated the story to her. She asked me why I was looking for someone like Katrina when she herself was available. She's very apt for the role. She's the number one actress today. More importantly, she shares a great track record and chemistry with Akshay.

I had heard that I had approached Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor and Freida Pinto for the role but that is not true.

What about Akshay Kumar and Akshaye Khanna?

Well, Akshay Kumar was easy because the story was written keeping him in mind. Shirish wrote the script for Akshay. When you watch the film, you will see that he is perfect for the role.

Akshaye Khanna's role is not the title role but it is a fabulous one. I was initially apprehensive whether to approach him for a film where another actor was playing the lead. But Akshaye loved the script and realised that without his character, the film could not proceed. The character needed an actor of great comic timing. And who better than Akshaye Khanna?

Image: Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan

I won't jump into Hollywood - Amrita

2010-02-02T08:10:00.001-08:00

She's visiting the city after four years, and Amrita Rao is happy about the changes in Bangalore, starting with the airport.

In the city to walk the ramp for designer friend Archana Kochar, Amrita says, “Of late, I’ve been doing these show-stopper acts.

These experiences are the fringe benefits of being an actress. I’m not professionally qualified to walk the ramp, forget being a show-stopper. But it’s an honour.”

Off the ramp, does the glam look work for her? “Inherently, an artiste is supposed to be versatile.

My look in Main Hoon Na was distinctly contemporary. How often do Indian actresses wear nose rings and sport dreadlocks?

Katrina Kaif Going For Adoption!

2010-02-02T08:09:00.001-08:00

This turn came for Katrina Kaif to act nobly by adopting an abandoned cub, while shooting for her latest film ‘Rajneeti’ in Bhopal.

The site of abandoned cub came first to Bhopal villager’s notice, who came to its rescue and handed it to its new owner Katrina.

The cub is named Catreena after the actress adopted it and like a proud mother she was keen in showing interest towards it.

According to the sources report it has been heard that the officials of the wild department of the area have.

Even received a call from Katrina's assistant who wanted to know the complete procedure of adopting the cub.

Catreena was reported to be beautiful and silky like Katrina Kaif according to the villagers. Cool Katrina!

Genelia D'Souza faces cell phone trouble

2010-02-02T08:07:00.000-08:00

Genelia D’Souza has been a victim of technology, apparently we hear that her cell-phone got locked recently and that left the cheery actress cut-off from the world and panic-stricken. Narrating the incident the horror of which could only be fathomed by cell phone users, the pretty lady tells us that she was besieged by major crises.

But now things are falling in place.Genelia posted comment on a social networking site, “Phone got locked an all my data, contacts were deleted. It was quite a scary situation for today I can’t do without cell-phone but thankfully now situation under control.” Well, Genelia you couldn’t do Chance Pe Dance, for you found your phone and missed an opportunity to buy a new piece. Wotsay?

SRK, Kajol create history at NASDAQ

2010-02-02T07:49:00.000-08:00

Bollywood News: Its History Time Again!! Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol became the first Indian movie stars to ring the opening bell of the New York stock exchange.

NASDAQ.

The duo are in New York to promote their latest film My Name is Khan and were invited to by Fox Searchlight Pictures, who are distributing the film in the US, to open trading at the world’s biggest stock exchange.

Before the event, Shah Rukh said on his tweeter account: “Nasdaq will be fun. Have to make sure I reach on time, otherwise will end up being blamed for economic upheaval across the world too..ha ha.”

Shortly after ringing the NASDAQ bell, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol spoke with New Yorkers about their new film.
Responding to a question, Shahrukh Khan clarified that the film is unrelated to last year’s incident at the Newark Airport in the US where he was stopped by immigration officers because his name showed up in one of the check-lists.

“The film has nothing to do with it. It is a love story…and what people can do to achieve their love,” Khan said and noted that film explores the impact of 9/11 on people completely unrelated to the last year’s incident.

Shahrukh Khan also underlined that he had “no issues” with the Newark incident. “I have been stopped often enough,” he said, referring to his fans. “But some of the interviews are little interrogative,” the actor said.

“Its not big deal…if I’m going to a country then I have to respect the rules of that country,” he said, stressing that the incident was not a publicity stunt to
promote his movie.

On working with Johar, Khan said: “The greatness of Karan is as a writer.”

Kajol said while the duo had no idea of what was happening in the market front, it was still a lot of fun. “We had a great moment,” Khan said.

Their latest movie centres around a Muslim man, who faces difficulties in social interaction, and falls unconditionally for the beautiful Mandira, a Hindu single mother living out her version of the global dream of success.

The movie, also starring Jimmy Shergill and Tanay Chheda, will be released on February 12 worldwide and will also premiere at the 60th annual Berlin International Film Festival during the week of its release.

Rahman wins two Grammy awards

2010-02-02T07:44:00.001-08:00

A R Rahman

The music composer A R Rahman won two awards at the 52nd Grammy Awards, he has also won two awards before for his Oscar winning movieÂ Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman won the first Grammy Award before the show, at theÂ StaplesÂ Center.Â He got the best compilation soundtrack for the category of motion picture. Jai Ho won the best motion picture song later.

Rahman said, “This is insane, god is great again”. The people nominated along with Rahman in the soundtrack category were Steve Jordan for Cadillac Records, Quentin Tarantino for Inglorious Bastard, and the producers of True Blood and Twilight. In the category of best song, Rahman has beaten people like Bruce Springsteen for his song The Wrestler for his Oscar nominated movie The Wrestler.

Shilpa signs Nagesh Kukunoor to direct her film

2010-02-02T07:41:00.000-08:00

Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty has been planning a film for a very long time. The beautiful actress has signed a deal with Nagesh Kukunoor, he will be directing a film for her production house. Nagesh was one of those few people who had attended Shilpa’s wedding reception in November 2009. Currently Shilpa is very busy her Indian Premier League pursuits, Shilpa is very keen to get her S2 Global Productions started.

Since the time she got back from her honeymoon, Shilpa and her husband Raj Kundra are discussing about their production house. A close source to Shilpa confirms saying, “yes, she has signed him. Nagesh Kukunoorâ€™s project with Shilpa is not a serious topic but it is beautiful love story. She feels that he is the right choice with the sensibilities needed for the project.”

Shilpa will not be acting in her production. She is planning to rope in some leading stars from bollywood. Shilpa was very keen on re-launching her sister Shamita Shetty, but she has yet not finalized about the casting.

Vivek: I am not following Aishwarya

2010-02-01T07:29:00.001-08:00

With Vivek Oberoi turning up uninvited at every occasion where his ex-girlfriend Aishwarya Rai is present, many people have started to believe that he is stalking Aishwarya, however Vivek begs to differ.

Vivek Oberoi was seen getting close to Bachchan parivar at the Police Awards, then he gatecrashed SRK’s party making Bachchan’s uncomfortable and recently at Rann’s premiere he landed uninvited.

Talking about the turn of events, Vivek says, “Suddenly I’m a stalker one day and one day I’m a gatecrasher. Mela laga hua hai kya (Is it a fair of controversies)? Will anybody say anything and walk away? What nonsense is this? It’s very irresponsible and I completely disapprove of it. It’s rubbish. If there was an element of truth in this, I can understand. But this is nonsense.”

“Shah Rukh and Gauri have been exceptionally kind to me, they are lovely people. It’s not like I haven’t been to their place before. I have been to their place for their events, their parties – and suddenly I become a gatecrasher? From where? Does anybody do that? I won’t go to my relatives house without an invite.”

Talking about the Rann premiere fiasco, he says, “Yesterday I came out of the premiere of ‘Rann’ and I was asked a silly question – ‘Why weren’t you sitting in the same auditorium?’. How do I answer that? Do I have to go search for them in each auditorium and then sit accordingly? It’s ridiculous. And if I was inside the same auditorium as theirs, then people would say ‘You’re stalking them’.”

Vivek asks media to mind their own business as Ash is happy in her own life, he says, “They are all happy with their own lives. I am doing great work by god’s grace, my personal life is very happy, I have got a great life and wonderful friends. They (Abhishek and Aishwarya) are married, they are really happy, doing really well and they are wonderful, civil to me as I am to them and there is no problem. It is irritating that people just keep bringing it up.”

Vivek take it easy man!!!

Zarine Khan sizzles at Bangalore Fashion Week

2010-02-01T07:27:00.000-08:00

She is barely one flick old and is already making waves on the ramp. Zarine Khan walked the ramp for Ramesh Dembla on the third day of Bangalore Fashion Week. Like?

SRK’s latest wax statue at Madame Tussauds, Hollywood

2010-02-01T07:26:00.001-08:00

Check out SRK’s latest wax statue unveiled recently at Madame Tussauds,Hollywood US. SRK is the first Bollywood actor whose lifelike statue is present in Hollywood. Although there are great celebrity wax statues at Madame Tussauds, but when it comes to Indian celebrities they always get it wrong. I am not liking the wax statue. You?

Kajol’s still from My Name Is KhanKhan

2010-02-01T07:25:00.001-08:00

Check out Kajol’s still from My Name is Khan where she plays the role of a hair dresser. I wonder why Kajol looks her best in Karan Johar’s movies. Do you know why?

Saif-Kareena at Lonely Planet magazine launch

2010-02-01T07:24:00.001-08:00

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor recently unveiled the Lonely Planet Magazine together. Kareena was spotted wearing a Just Cavalli Halter gown at the event. Do you like Kareena in the gown?

Amrita Rao walks for Archana Kocchar

2010-02-01T07:23:00.001-08:00

Apart from Veer girl Zarine Khan, actress Amrita Rao also walked the ramo on the third day of Bangalore Fashion Week for designer Archana Kochhar. Like?

Ishqiya Movie Review

2010-02-01T07:20:00.000-08:00

Smart, sassy, sexy and saucy – a suspenseful noir-thriller and a crisp comedy will leave you with a nice after-taste of having something exotic, raw, and familiar yet unconventionally delicious! Rating 4/5

Welcome to Chaubey’s Ishqiya – where the narrative twists and turns like a naagin, leaving you to wonder where it’s actually heading to, and where the characters are real, raw, impulsive, unabashedly honest about themselves and as unpredictable as the tale itself. A film that glides over genres of a suspenseful noir-thriller and a crisp comedy will leave you with a nice after-taste of having something exotic, raw, and familiar yet unconventionally delicious!

Ishqiya works at many levels and layers. Of what I could identify, the top most is of a love triangle between Krishna (Vidya Balan) and two small crooks Khalujaan (Naseeruddin Shah) and Babban (Arshad Varsi). The second of the dramatic pole shifts in the moods of the characters that mould the story as per their impulses and the third layer is of sarcasm, colorful language, blasphemy, raw sexuality and symbolism! All the three layers visible to the eye and audible to ear are in sync – perfect harmony!

What makes Ishqiya memorable fare are dialogues and performances. Performances that breathe life into the characters – be it the cunning and scheming Vidya Balan who emotes anger, vengeance, love, lust and intelligence all through her eyes, yet not losing the innocence and vulnerability. And then the emotional, yet charmingly sweet Naseeruddin Shah, a hard core romantic at heart and a witty flirt, who can at one end impress Krishna with his musical inclinations and the other spew venom with his witty taunts. Arshad Varsi as Babban is the stark opposite, lusty, raw who lacks Khalu’s wisdom but impresses with his objectivity. People, who outsmart him, impress him. Check the admiration in his eyes when he interacts with the panch-kam-bees Nandu who outsmarts him. His street-smartness helps him score over sweet Khalu to win Krishna over to his side.

Dialogues are outstanding! There is no other way I can express how the dialogues enhance the silent chemistry in the love triangle or leave the audience in splits with their timing and wit. The dialogues also contribute to the verbal irony of the situation – ‘Sab se gehri dushmani miyan biwi ki hoti hai’ as the wise Khalu comments referring to Krishna’s motives! The dialogues form the crux of the film effectively supported by the old tunes of SD Burman and Hemant Kumar adding to the rustic appeal of the old-fashioned love of Khalujaan and the latest Bollywood tunes adding to the sexual aggression and lusty youth of Babban.

Abhishek Chaubey is a smart disciple of guru Vishal Bhardwaj, for a debut director, he is amazing! Vishal Bhardwaj’s music impresses along with his wife Rekha Bhardwaj’s mellifluous voice. The only average thing about this classic is the editing which seems clumsy at times and the climax seems a little obscure with respect to the plot development. But we are willing to forgive that for the awesome entertainment value the film has.

Overall, it’s a must watch film. I give it 4/5!

Rann Movie Review

2010-01-31T06:07:00.001-08:00

Rann could’ve been a good film if it was technically sound, if the script did not have gaping holes, if the characters were well etched, if plot was well researched and if, on the whole the story was not so idealistically predictable. Rating: 2.5/5

Ram Gopal Verma’s Rann is all about a good media baron, who is the pillar of journalistic values and integrity, fighting the bad ones who sensationalize news at the expense of truth to fill their own pockets. What happens in the end? Well, the good guy Harshvardhan Malik (Amitabh Bachchan), who has oft lost the TRP battle to his rival Amrish (Mohnish Behl), unearths the conspiracy between media and politics, delivers a smashing 8-minute soliloquy on integrity and social responsibility and voila! All’s well that ends well!

Like Madhur Bhandarkar, the only striking revelation Ram Gopal Verma makes through his film is – politics heavily influences media and misuses it and media people succumb to it because of their moral weakness. To throw in a bit of reality, they have peppered in a sting operation, and of course the RGV signature cinematography of dark and dingy frames, the lingering close-up shots and the haunting background score.

By the time all the characters are established you know exactly where the film is heading to, because every character is so flat and either black or white, that there is hardly anything left to expect out of the film.

Performances were good, Amitabh Bachchan deserves a pat on his back for pulling of the performance well, but it doesn’t seem any big deal for him to give performances like these. His character was so flat that he almost sleepwalks through it. We all know, at that age, with that experience and expertise, AB can definitely do much better in a well written role.

Rann could’ve been a good film if it was technically sound, if the script did not have gaping holes, if the characters were well etched, if plot was well researched and if, on the whole the story was not so idealistically predictable.

Can do better RGV! Keep trying!

Shiv Sena brands Aamir and SRK as 2 Idiots

2010-01-31T06:06:00.001-08:00

Both Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan have come under the ire of Political group Shiv Sena after they voiced their anger against the exclusion of Pakistani cricketers in IPL.

Branding them as 2 Idiots, a party spokesperson says in their tabloid Dopahar Ka Saamna, “In real life, Aamir and Shah Rukh have been proved as ‘2 Idiots’ as both are making stupid statements supporting the cause of Pakistani cricketers.”

“On the one hand, while SRK is openly displaying his love for Pakistani players, Aamir has even put nationalistic sentiments in his utterances on this issue.”

Shiv Sena’s comments are also accompanied by a photo from 3 Idiots where Madhavan face is replaced by SRK’s pouty face.

Earlier on SRK’s comments on wanting Pakistani players in IPL, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut had said, “he could go play his matches in Lahore, not in India”.

Folks who do you think is correct? Shiv Sena or Aamir-SRK?

Aishwarya angry at Rann Premiere

2010-01-31T06:03:00.000-08:00

Aishwarya Rai looked stunning in a Sabyasachi black anarkali at Rann Premiere, however her happiness was shortlived when her ex-boyfriend Vivek Oberoi came in for the premiere.

As soon as Vivek made an entry, Aishwarya looked very angry, to avoid any bad moments the organziers shifted Vivek to another auditorium. When Vivek came out of the auditorium to go to loo, media asked him whether he was invited and he said, “The Movie is still on, Mr. Bachchan is fantastic.”

Aishwarya looked very displeased and was seen talking to Abhi loudly in a miffed voice saying, “Who is leading us upstairs, are you taking us?” and forced Abhi towards the auditorium by the hand.

Aishwarya’s displeasure continued after the flick, as she avoided talking with guests, that’s when Abhi held her by shoulders and said “Baby” and made her talk to director Ram Gopal Varma.

Ramu did not had any clue about Vivek’s presence at the movie.

SRK feels lonely inside

2010-01-31T06:02:00.001-08:00

The Superstar of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan has his own lonely moments and there are times when he gets paranoid on small issues like his socks.

SRK says, “I have a strange attachment to socks. They should feel right. I could be missing a flight, but if my socks are wrong, I have to take them off… I won’t wear nylon socks with sneakers. The only time I get disturbed during shooting is over my socks. I hate brown socks and different-coloured socks.”

SRK talks about his loneliness, he says, “I can come across as a user, manipulator, disinterested, weird, reclusive, strange, arrogant from the outside. But the people involved know the truth…there are days I feel lonely on the inside. I guess that’s the way I am. I’ve never gotten into relationships because I’m scared to. I have a shield. I’ve lost my parents, so now I don’t like to lose relationships. I have to admit that at 44 I am socially and emotionally inept.”

SRK will be next seen in Karan Johar’s My Name is Khan.

SRK sizzles on GQ

2010-01-31T05:59:00.000-08:00

SRK sizzles on the cover of GQ magazine looking smoking hot and comes clean on factors like sex, rivals and kinks. Like?

Aishwarya’s L’Oreal Total Repair 5 advert

2010-01-31T05:58:00.001-08:00

Check out the print advertisement of L’Oreal Total Repair 5 featuring Aishwarya Rai. She looks stunning in the advert? Ain’t she?

Anushka Sharma graces Femina

2010-01-31T05:57:00.001-08:00

Anushka Sharma is the latest cover girl for Femina’s upcoming issue. The leggy lass is given a goth look for the cover. Doesn’t she look similar to Sonam Kapoor on the cover? Like?

Ranbir Kapoor: The new John Player

2010-01-31T05:48:00.000-08:00

While Hrithik switched from John Player to Provogue, Ranbir Kapoor has been roped as the new ambassador for John Players. Do you think he makes a good replacement against Hrithik?

Katrina to don a Bikini for Dostana 2

2010-01-30T06:37:00.002-08:00

After her debacle Boom days where she exposed the most, Katrina has refrained from wearing a bikini onscreen, however the lanky actress is all set to wear a bikini in Dostana’s sequel.

In Dostana Priyanka Chopra wore a golden bikini and set hearts on fire, for Dostana 2 Manish Malhotra is designing Katrina’s beach wear and selecting the colors that suits her the most.

A source says, “Dostana 2 plans to take the fun quotient to another level and also have lots of sex appeal. Katrina has one of the best bodies in the industry and having her sport beach wear will be a huge attraction for the film.”

Katrina will look super hot in Dostana 2, the source adds, “She hasn’t sported the sexy look for a while. In Dostana 2, she will be seen in clothes that make her look more sexy than cute.”

Ready to see Katrina flaunt a bikini?

Big B and family at Rann premiere

2010-01-30T06:37:00.001-08:00

Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai posed for the shutter bugs during the premiere of his movie Rann. Both men wore crisp suits and Aishwarya wore a golden and black anarkali.

Big B got emotional during the premiere when he recived great applause from the audience during the screening of the movie.

Big B wrote on his blog,”I cannot remember it happening to me in recent times, nor in times past, an audience applause in the middle of my film, at the end of a scene or dialogue. But it happened tonight at the premier of Rann.”

“A thunderous and prolonged applause at the end of a scene that I perform towards the end of the film, moved me to tears.”

Looks like Rann has turned out to be a great movie.

Ishqiya Movie Premiere

2010-01-30T06:36:00.001-08:00

Lead actors Vidya Balan and Arshad Warsi walked hand in hand on the red carpet during the premiere of Ishqiya last night. Vidya looked dazzling in a rust colored Sabyasachi saree.

Celina Jaitely and Monica Bedi walk the ramp

2010-01-30T06:35:00.001-08:00

Recently actresses Celina Jaitely and Monica Bedi were seen sashaying down the ramp. While Celina Jaitely walked for Archana Kocchar, Monica Bedi walked for Nisha Sagar. Who looks better?

First Look: Striker

2010-01-30T06:33:00.001-08:00

Check out the first look of Rang De Basanti sensation Siddharth’s latest Bollywood flick Striker with Padma Priya. Like?

First Look: Well Done Abba

2010-01-30T06:30:00.000-08:00

Check out the first look poster of Minissha Lamba and Boman Irani starrer Well Done Abba. Like?

Katrina: Salman looked after me when I was young

2010-01-29T06:38:00.000-08:00

Katrina Kaif who is the next guest on Karan Johar’s Celebrity chat show Lift Kara De and she talks about Sallu and her struggling days.

Katrina reveals that she was only 19 years old when she shifted to Mumbai and did not know much about the living in Mumbai.

She says, ‘Salman Khan, his family and friends looked after me’.

When Karan asked her about her relationship status, she said, “I believe that until you are married you are single!”

Well now that’s a very diplomatic answer.

No moon crater for SRK

2010-01-29T06:36:00.001-08:00

Well this could be a sad news for all overwhelmed SRK fans, who were on moon when a crater on moon was named after their idol, because the UN Outer Space Treaty does not allow anybody to claim celestial lands because they belong to the whole mankind.

Tanja Masson-Zwaan talking about the recent trend of celebrity craters on moon says, “The trouble is that, legally, nobody can own the moon or anything else in space, for that matter.”

Talking about the Lunar Embassy – Hope that sells people craters and land spaces on Moon, Masson says, “What Lunar Embassy is doing does not give people buying pieces of paper the right to ownership of the moon.”

International Astronomical Union on its website says, “As an international scientific organization, the IAU dissociates itself entirely from the commercial practice of “selling” fictitious star names or “real estate” on other planets or moons in the Solar System. Accordingly, the IAU maintains no list of the (several competing) enterprises in this business in individual countries of the world.”

Now that’s a steep fall from moon. Welcome back to gravity!!!

Bebo-Aamir attend 3 Idiots Success Party

2010-01-29T06:26:00.001-08:00

The starcast of 3 Idiots came together to celebrate the one month success of their movie. Spotted at the party was Kareena Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and Omi Vaidya amongst others. Kareena is wearing christian Louboutin Glitter Platform Pumps. Like?

Sania Mirza is single again, breaks engagement with Sohrab

2010-01-29T06:24:00.001-08:00

Sania Mirza is single again, as she has broken off her engagement with Sohrab Mirza because the lanky guy from Hyderabad is not compatible with her.

Sania gives the reason for calling off the engagement with childhood buddy Sohrab Mirza, “We were friends for years but found ourselves incompatible as fiances. I wish Sohrab the very best in life.”

Talking about the engagement, Sania’s dad Imran Mirza says, The two families have known each other for over half a century. Despite the engagement not working out, the friendship continues.”

Seems like the turmoil from Sania’s professional life is also leaving an impact on her personal life.

Big B talks about IPL snubbing Pak players

2010-01-29T06:16:00.000-08:00

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is not happy with IPL organizers for snubbing Pakistani players and feels it was unfair on their part for not allowing Pakistani cricketers to participate in IPL.

Big B says, At some stage, you do feel so. There are people who admire them and they have so many good players. This should not have happened.”

“It`s (IPL) is a business and is privately run. But I myself is part of a campaign which is trying to have exchange of things like culture and sport.”

Talking about the politics surrounding sports, Big B says, “We do have some strong examples. We did not play with South Africa because of apartheid, the entire western world boycotted (1980) Moscow Olympics because of Soviet-invasion of Afghanistan and there was Tibet issue during the Beijing Olympics. But should we equate it with those incident?”

I don’t know Mr. Bachchan!!!

Ranbir-Priyanka shoot for Anjaana Anjaani

2010-01-27T06:36:00.001-08:00

Check out stills from Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra starrer Anjaana Anjaani. They are shooting together for the flick in New York. Like?

Zarine talks about her weighty issues

2010-01-27T06:35:00.001-08:00

Zarine Khan has made critics wake up and take notice of her with her performance as Princess Yashodhara in Veer, however very few know that Zarine weighed more than 100kgs during her teenage years.

Zarine says, “I’m the only earning member of my family,.My father left us when I was 18 and I took to eating and binging to keep away the pain. But I hit the gym and knocked off those kgs when I decided to get into modelling.”

“Salman always says that I am destiny’s child and that is why I was chosen for this film. I was thin when walked into this film, but then I was told to go on a chocolate diet and gain weight, because princesses in those days were never skinny.”

Well Zarine needs to shed off her weight immediately as people have started to call her FATRINA (Fat Katrina).

Aamir, A.R Rahman and Saif receive Padma Bhushan and Shri Awards

2010-01-27T06:34:00.001-08:00

Nations most prestigious award Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri award was awarded to Bollywood celebrities and actors. While actor Aamir Khan and Oscar winning composer A.R Rahman were awarded with Padma Bhushan, Saif Ali Khan was conferred with Padma Shri.

Reacting to the good news, Aamir said, “I am so happy to receive this unique honour. The first thing that comes to my mind is my mother’s smiling face. Indeed this has been a good day for me. First my film Peepli Live gets a superb response here at the Sundance Film Festival, and then I receive this wonderful news of receiving the Padma Bhushan. I only wish I was back home right now. I would like to thank God for these happy moments, and all my fans and well wishers for their love, support and good wishes. All izzzz well!!! “

Saif was also elated to get the award and said, ‘I am very proud and honoured to have received this honour. I would like to thank my family and loved ones who have been there for me and the industry for supporting me. I would particularly like to thank Imtiaz Ali, Aditya Chopra, Karan Johar, Ramesh Taurani, Farhan Akhtar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Siddharth Anand, Kunal Kohli and Vishal Bhardwaj for having faith in me and making me who I am today.’

Congratulations folks:)

Abhi-Ash attend Boman Irani’s Wedding Anniversary

2010-01-27T06:33:00.001-08:00

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai attended Boman Irani’s 25th wedding anniversary bash. Boman served very delectable parsi food at the party which left our Bollywood celebrities asking for more and more.

Celebs talk about Phir Mile Sur

2010-01-27T06:17:00.000-08:00

All the Bollywood celebrities involved in the making of Phir Mile Sur talk about their wonderful experience and also about the original Mile Sur Mere Tumhara.

AMITABH BACHCHAN
I’m honoured that there’s been a gap of almost 23 years and still the makers of this wonderful commercial Mile Sur want to include me. Though circumstances may have changed, the words and the feelings of the song still remain the same. I feel good about it. Times of India has always been involved in many such nationalist, social, moral movements and I have had the great honour to being a part of it. I thank ZOOM for making me such a part once again.
SHAH RUKH KHAN
The first time I heard Mile Sur Mera Tumhara, I was around 20, yet the first thing that caught my eye was the visual appeal. It was more of a non preachy, personal patriotic song. It has a great secular feel and people are moved by it even now. I’m glad to be associated with this subtle yet powerful movement to be at secular equality with each other and stand united.
PRIYANKA CHOPRA
Mile Sur is as patriotic and moving as a song can get. It’s a brilliant initiative and I’m glad to be part of it. It was something I really admired and I used to look forward to watching it. I say we should sing it every morning when we wake up.
AISHWARYA BACHCHAN
I remember watching Mile Sur on TV and listening to the track. It was so inspirational. I was a kid in school and it was just overwhelming and impactful. It gave me gooseflesh; I remember it till this day.
ABHISHEK BACHCHAN
I used to look forward to it to see all these luminaries and celebrities of the country. Almost towards the end, Dad used to be on it and I would excitedly look forward. I remember growing up thinking how cool it’d be to be a part of it one day. Today, it’s even more wonderful, because I get to be part of Phir Mile Sur with my wife.
RANBIR KAPOOR
Mile Sur is like an anthem for every child who grew up watching DD. This song speaks about oneness; it’s been an important part of our country’s history, it’s feel-good, it’s emotional, it’s cathartic, and even after 20 years if you listen
to the song its will have same impact.
ANOUSHKA SHANKAR
Mile Sur is such an iconic piece of music. I’m 28 now and this is something I’ve grown up listening to and watching on TV. After seeing all those musical greats and then, specially being a part of this, as a musician, is such an incredible experience.
S H A N K A R – EHSAAN-LOY
We’re happy that Zoom and Times of India have taken this iconic song and redone it to suit today’s tastes, because no one can do it better than them.
SHAHID KAPUR
Mile Sur drew a sense of patriotism out of me; a sense of secularism and a reminder that we’re all the same. It was one of the more prestigious videos that came out; with the most eminent of personalities were in it.
SALMAN KHAN
It’s a brilliant concept that shows us how to get everybody on board and how to get everybody together. This song also underlines that we’re all on the same plane; that no one’s richer or poorer in emotion. No religion, caste, creed or colour is greater than the nation and the individuals of that nation. This song is like almost like a second anthem!
DEEPIKA PADUKONE
I remember Mile Sur being one of the first commercial message films my Dad shot for. When I got a call to be a part of the new version I was thrilled and called my parents, who were like ‘You MUST be part of it!’ I think it’s a great unifying thought for our diverse country.

Happy Republic Day

2010-01-26T07:27:00.001-08:00

Wish you a very happy Republic Day folks. Don’t miss the Republic Day parade , the soldiers have worked too hard for it

JAI HO!!

SRK: My Name is Chand

2010-01-26T07:25:00.000-08:00

Well this is what SRK saying after a Lunar crater in the Sea of Tranquility was named after him.

Reacting to the news SRK says, “It’s absolutely thrilling and humbling at the same time. “I am in a small way doing good service for my country. The fact that my name is chosen is because the world is looking at India and I happen to be a part of this wonderful land of opportunity.”

SRK talking about the honor says, “I came to Mumbai with stars in my eyes and Allah has granted me all and more. I am so happy that through the opportunity given to me by my fans, audience and the media platforms that I work with… So thanks to all those who suggested my name and to everyone who has made films with me. My kids are very excited and I know my parents would have been very proud. I’m already telling Karan to launch the next film called My Name Is Chand.”

SRK is over the moon to join the likes of Christopher Columbus, Issac Newton, Leonardo Da Vinci, Julius Caesar and others.

Congratulations SRK.

Katrina: I will marry in 2012

2010-01-26T07:24:00.001-08:00

Katrina Kaif believes that she will settle down and get married in the year 2012. Katrina is also not looking out for a new home because just after two years she will be shifting to her husband’s home.

Katrina says, “I’ll get married and go to my husband’s home. Why put in so much money into a new home when I have a perfectly comfortable one at the moment?”

When Katrina was asked about her groom, she did not react. Well Katrina’s marriage is only two years away.:)

SRK,Saif-Kareena attend Arjun’s Rock On bash

2010-01-26T07:22:00.001-08:00

Arjun Rampal won his first ever National Award few days ago for his performance in Rock On and he celebrated the award by throwing a big bash for his friends in Bollywood.

Arjun’s party was attended by sRK and family, Kareena-Saif, Preity Zinta,Katrina Kaif, Karisma Kapoor, Reitsh Deshmukh, Karan Johar and Farhan Khan.

Psst: Doesn’t Saif and Kareena look pale as vampires, they can be our desi Edward Cullen and Bella Swan.

SRK talks about Pak players in the IPL drama

2010-01-26T07:21:00.001-08:00

Owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, Shah Rukh Khan unlike colleagues Shilpa Shetty and Preity Zinta is not blaming Pakistan cricketers for making a brouhaha over the IPL issue, instead he believes that everything could have happened respectfully.

SRK says, “I think it’s actually humiliating to me as a KKR owner that this has happened.We are known to invite everyone. We should have. If there were any issues, they should have been put on board earlier. Everything can happen respectfully.”

“I am not giving an excuse and I truly believe Pakistani players are the best T20 players in the world. They are the champions. They are wonderful. But somewhere down the line there is an issue and we cannot deny it. There is an issue, we cannot keep saying ‘Oh this was wrong’. Yes maybe the way it was done was wrong, the way it is being carried out may be wrong. But you can’t keep on saying ‘Koi issue nahi hai yaar, woh aa jate’ (There isn’t any issue, they could have come). There is an issue lets not deny it. Every day we blame Pakistan, everyday they blame us, it is an issue.”

SRK adds, “I truly believe that they should have been chosen. As a matter of fact, I’m not going to be the one who is opposite from what everyone else is saying but I wanted Abdul Razzaq. I think it was in the newspapers much earlier than even the auction started. Dada (Sourav Ganguly) was very keen,”

Agree with SRK?

When Ranbir met Kobe Bryant

2010-01-26T07:18:00.000-08:00

It was a dream come true for Ranbir Kapoor who met basketball player Kobe Bryant during the Lakers vs Knicks game.

Ranbir who is currently shooting with Priyanka in US for Anjaan Anjaani has always been a Basketball fan.

A friend of Ranbir says, “Ranbir is a huge NBA enthusiast. He follows the game closely. When he found out that there was a game happening in New York, he immediately booked tickets and went for it.”

Ranbir also received Kobe’s jersey and giant sneakers.

Poll of the Day

2010-01-24T06:47:00.000-08:00

Askmen recently conducted a poll for most desirable women and supermodel Padma Lakshmi beat Aishwarya Rai and grabbed the 15th position, while Aishwarya Rai came on 63rd position. Who do you think is more desirable Padma or Aishwarya?

Salman blasts critics for bad Veer review

2010-01-24T06:42:00.001-08:00

Salman Khan is not taking the bad reviews of Veer by critics with a pinch of salt, instead he claims that the critics have been paid to write negatively about his magnum opus Veer.

Salman wrote on a social networking site, “I tell you critics are paid and they can’t be a better judge than audience. So, please go and watch it. I boycott critics and request you not to go by the reviews and they are just good for nothing. I promise- Veer won’t disappoint you.”

For people who have seen Salman’s dream movie Veer – do you think it is a disaster or a very great flick?

Katrina wants to win a National Award

2010-01-24T06:38:00.001-08:00

After Priyanka Chopra won the best actress National Award for Fashion, Katrina Kaif is also very keen on winning the National honor for her performance in her upcoming flick Rajneeti where she plays a role of a politician.

A source says, Katrina is very keen on winning a National Award. She doesn’t seem to hanker after the rest of the awards, but yes, on the sets she often mentioned that winning the National Award would mean the world to her.”

Katrina apparently asked Prakash Jha to give her some strong dramatic scenes in the movie with National award winner Ajay Devgan.

However Katrina slams the rumors, she says, “The script of the film is exactly as it was. And I certainly don’t think I’m winning the National Award.”

Folks do you think Katrina has chance of winning a national award?

Veer Movie Review

2010-01-24T06:32:00.000-08:00

The story of Veer is set in the year 1857, where Veer(Salman Khan) plays a Pindari warrior who not only aims to win back his tribes lost glory but also their homeland from the claws of the evil king of Madhavgardh played by Jackie Shroff. In the process, Veer falls in love with beautiful Yashodhara who happens to be the deceitful kings daughter. Veer wins it all – glory and land of his tribe, avenges the death of his tribesmen from the evil king, mows down an entire battalion of the British army, wins the hand of Princess, and emerges successful in lighting the fire of patriotism and revolution in the people of Madhavgardh, the Pindaris and hence the Indians.

Salman Khan has been credited for the story of the film Veer. Unfortunately, Salman’s story has a lot of loopholes, poor characterization, and disappointing treatment above all. The good thing about the story is that it bought to attention the legend of the Pindari Warriors who were wiped off in a campaign led by General Hastings. The sad thing about the story is that justice was not done to a good theme.

Now, leaving all the critical and technical aspects, for the average cinegoer – Veer has very little to offer. Salman as Veer has put in a lot of effort to get the look and feel of the character right. Full marks to him. Although sometimes the Gladiator-cum-Achilles warrior-look and costumes looked rather odd in the Indian context. Sohail Khan is reduced to mere loony side kick who annoys more than anything else. Zarine Khan looks pretty but plastic, I dont see why they chose her over Katrina when she can’t even speak her own dialogues in the film. Much hyped- Lisa Lazarus of UK, is also a forgettable face in the firang crowd of the film.

Some dialogues were too over-the-top, the regular jingoistic fare of Anil Sharma movies (Gadar, Here etc.), but public cheered to it in the cinema hall… surprisingly. Some action sequences also won applause like when Salman breaks a sword with one hand as if it was a cookie! On the love story remains another obscure domain of the film – visible but unclear!

So… Even if you consider this as a ‘epic love story of a warrior’ and not a ‘historical docu-drama’, I’d still say ‘Disappointing’. (Wish there was somebody to pay me to say this )

My Verdict: Strictly for Salman Khan fans! Others can avoid!

Priyanka Chopra wins a National Award for Fashion

2010-01-24T06:30:00.001-08:00

Last year Priyanka Chopra sweeped all the awards for her hard hitting performance in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Fashion, this year she has bagged her first ever National award for the same movie.

Talking about the award from America, Priyanka said, “I will give full credit to Madhur (Madhur Bhandarkar) and the crew. I am really honoured. National Award is the biggest honour of our country and I am really honoured to have received one.”

Later she also tweeted, “Thank you Madhur, Ronnie, Kangana, Mughda, Arjan, Arbaaz and the cast and crew!! A huge shout to my team and all of u!! God is kind!!! Yaaaaayyy!!”

Kangana Ranaut also won the best supporting actress award for Fashion and Priyanka congratulated her on Twitter. Arjun Rampal won the best supporting actor award for Rock On.

Congratulation’s for the National award honors Priyanka,Arjun and Kangana.

Salman: Yes! I am dating Katrina

2010-01-23T06:57:00.001-08:00

In a recent interview session with Koel Purie on her show On the Couch with Koel Purie, Koel asked Salman whether he is dating Katrina and he candidly told a firm Yes. Read the excerpts from the interview.

Public: Will we ever see you and SRK in a movie?

Salman: “It’s not that we are husband and wife, you know… I’m not married to him. He’s an actor, I’m an actor, if there’s a film on the level of Karan and Arjun – definitely.

Koel: Recently you were both seen at Aamir’s premiere together. Was it awkward ?

Salman: No, not awkward. Maybe for him, not for me.

Koel: SRK says you are two parallel people running at different speeds (that’s why the two will never meet). Do you buy into that?

Salman: No. We’re two different people, running in two different directions altogether.

Public: When can I expect another film pairing Ash and you, like the hit Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam?

Salman: I don’t think ever

Public: Who do you prefer: Katrina or Ash?

Salman: Definitely Katrina. Ash is married to Abhishek Bachchan, she’s very happy and I… definitely Katrina.

Koel: Firstly, are you still with Kat?

Salman: Ya ya… ya ya.

Public: Are you still in love with Ash?

Salman: No, buddy.

Public: Who’s the greatest Khan?

Salman: Yusuf Khan.

So, its official now Sallu is indeed dating Katrina.

SRK takes a dig at Sallu-Aamir

2010-01-23T06:54:00.000-08:00

Aamir Khan often dubbed as perfectionist Khan is known for the perfection he lends to his onscreen characters, good friend of Aamir – Salman is also going the perfectionist way and minting out hits on hits.

SRK recently tweeted about the word perfection at a famous social networking site.

SRK tweeted, “Perfection is so boring. jagged..raw..unfinished..tainted…so much more to complete for the beholder with his/her imagination.”

“My advice: don’t strive for perfection…cos just in case u achieve it…there will be nothing more to strive for. just enjoy wot u make.”

Lets wait for Aamir’s witty response!

Shilpa: We don’t owe an explanation to Pakistani Cricketers

2010-01-23T06:46:00.000-08:00

Team owners refrained from selecting Pakistani cricketers for the upcoming season of Indian Premiere League(IPL) while this was not taken well by the media of both the nations, Shilpa Shetty believes that the team owners don’t owe an explanation to Pakistani cricketers.

She says, “We don’t owe an explanation on our decision on Pakistani players. The reasons for dropping are understandable in the current scenario. We would like the media and the people to react to such situations more sensibly.”

“We wanted the players to be in the country and at that point of time we were more worried about security. We did not want to take onus for their security.”

Kings XI Punjab team owner Preity Zinta referring brouhaha about dropping Pakistani cricketers said, “They have just sensationalized the issue. We request the country to collectively handle the situation sensibly.”

Do you think dropping Pakistani players from IPL is a good idea or a bad idea?

Priyanka holds her Swayamvar

2010-01-23T06:44:00.000-08:00

No Priyanka Chopra is not going Rakhi Sawant’s way, but was only practising a little bit for her upcoming flick with Vishal Bharadwaj.

A source says, “At the event, Priyanka, probably deciding to do a rehearsal for her film with Vishal Bhardwaj, in which she is the only woman with seven husbands, decided to play a small game of swayamvar with a few male participants before crowning the winner.”

“Priyanka called three boys on stage. They were asked to propose to her in innovative ways. One of them did a very filmi number and even sang for her. She did not accept any but danced with all of them. It was an Indian themed fashion show. So, there was no better chief guest than the former Miss World herself, who, in a pink saree, looked stunning. But because much time had been spent on the swayamvar, when the time came for the main event which was the fashion pageant, the organisers realised they had reached the time limit and switched off the lights and sound. But Priyanka being the sport that she is, happily came on stage, crowned the winner in the dark and made a quick exit. “

That’s nice of you Piggy Chops.