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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Katrina Kaif is above all looked in Google

Katrina Kaif is above all looked in GoogleKatrina Kaif is above all looked in Google: Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif is the most searched person in the world’s leading search engine, Google. According to Google country head Vinay Goel, the most searched celebrity Katrina Kaif is more popular in Pakistan than in India.

YouTube became the fastest rising term in 2008 while Orkut and Gmail remained the most popular networking and communication properties for Indian users.

While speaking to media, Katrina Kaif said that it very nice to get included in the most searched for list as it indicates that the fans are enjoying her works in the movies.

According to her, it is a very interesting change as Bollywood is largely male dominated and women come far behind. Katrina Kaif is not only the most searched for Bollywood celebrity, she is also in the list of fastest rising search item across categories in India.

The search engine, Google has published its year-end Zeitgeist, the tool which reveals what internet users are searching for. Goa, Kerala and Kashmir were listed as the top holiday destinations.

While developing the 2008 report, Google analyzed various aspects of the search queries to read out the minds of Internet users in India.

Akshay Kumar Says: Canada is paradise on earth

Akshay Kumar Says: Canada is paradise on earthAkshay Kumar Says: Canada is paradise on earth: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who was here Friday to support his picture "Tees Maar Khan", stated he anticipated the picture to repeat the accomplishment of his past hits and called Canada a paradise on earth.

"What you are going to see in 'Tees Maar Khan' is total entertainment. It is a Bollywood masala movie which will appeal to everyone,'' said the actor. The film is due for release next week. In the film, directed by Farah Khan and jointly produced by his wife Twinkle Khanna, Akshay plays a con man named Tabrez Mirza Khan, with Katrina in the role of his girlfriend Anya.

"I play the role of an uneducated con man who plans to rob a train containing 10,000 kg of antiques. The script is so good that all characters come along with me and I am conning all of them. I rob the train with their help but no one among them knows that they are helping me,'' said Akshay Kumar, rating Katrina as his favourite actress.

The actor credited Farah Khan with doing an excellent job of directing the film. "She did a great job. Because of its excellent script, the film has created new 'muhawara' (idiom) in dialogue,'' he said, reciting a few lines used in the film. About his own role, he said, "I have been an entertainer for the past 22 years. I have done it in this film and will keep doing it in the future.''

Asked why he chooses Canada more than other countries for shooting and releasing his films, he said he has fallen in love with thsi country. "I love Canada since I did my first film here 17-18 yeas ago. I have been here hundreds of times, but every time I love coming here again. I tell people in India that if they want to see 'jannat' (heaven) on this planet, they should visit Canada,'' said the actor who is currently serving as a brand ambassador in India for the Canadian Tourism Commission.

The star, who finished shooting his first Hollywood film 'Break Away' here some time ago, said, "The film will be released in May-June. We have sold its distribution rights to Alliance Atlantis."Shot in Toronto, the film revolves around Canada's national game ice hockey to address issues of cultural conflicts among new immigrants to this country.

Asked whether Bollywood standards were declining, he said, " No, Bollywood's standards are going up. While they used to release up to 500 prints, now these numbers are up to 2,500.''

He also expressed ignorance about his role in Deepa Mehta's proposed film "Komagata Maru". "I don't know anything about the film. Nobody has approached me.''Asked to rate his favourite hero and heroine, he said, "I like watching Sanjeev Kumar...... and Katrina Kaif."

John Abraham & Bipasha Basu love togather

John Abraham & Bipasha Basu love togatherJohn Abraham & Bipasha Basu love togather: Bollywood performing artist John Abraham who turned 38 on December 17 is well known for pictures like Dostana, New York, Jhootha Hi Sahi and whatnot. He is moreover known for his love for two wheeler and his penchant for gathering the speediest cycle. Indeed newly there were reports about him owning a two wheeler which was exceptionally made for him. The two wheeler is precisely styled and compose as he desired by congregating every last trace of the parts.

He even recently in a tele-show confessed his love for bike and narrated an incident to the viewers. He said that once when he was giving his girl friend Bipasha Basu a lift on his bike he had asked her to be careful with her heels lest they would make scratches on his bike. After when she was getting close to him while the ride he told her to sit back lest the helmet would get scratched. Bips got very offended and got off the bike and asked him to leave saying that she would manage home on her own! However, his passion for his bikes has never come on the way of John and Bipasha relationship. The two are still one of the greatest couples in Bollywood.

In fact, Bipasha on his birthday posted a very rare and cute picture of little John on twitter with a message reading this cute kid’s birthday is on the 17th of December and he has grown up to be a very handsome man. As John has not opened his own twitter handle, Bipasha has even thanked everyone on John’s behalf for wishing him on his birthday. Well John, girlfriend like Bipasha is the best gift you can ever get - what say?

Ajay & Kajol poles separated in terms of views

Ajay & Kajol poles separated in terms of viewsAjay & Kajol poles separated in terms of views: Kajol had most likely brought Bollywood by storm with her executing prowess. Nonetheless at the peak of her lifework she chose to say adieu to the curve lights to settle for matrimony. Kajol got married to Ajay Devgn in 1999. Amidst she did couple of motion pictures, though she barely imparted screen space with her hubby Ajay Devgn. In any case this time they are both back as one in Toonpur Ka Superrhero. The film hits the theatres on Dec 24 and is a thorough performer for the youngsters. Toonpur Ka Superrhero is in addition the first 3D liveliness synthesis headline picture.

In an interview the couple was asked why they were hardly paired with each other on screen. Kajol remarked that she and her hubby take a considerable amount of time to share screen space with each other as they hardly agree on any script given to them. The actress also added that they seldom agree on a script. Kajol also added that it is difficult task to make both of them give their final nod to a certain script as what appeals to Ajay might be turned down by her.

Apart from Toonpur Ka Superrhero Kajol and Ajay Devgn have acted in Gundaraj, Hulchul, Raju Chacha, Ishq, Pyar Toh Hona Hi Tha, Dil Kya Kare and U Me Aur Hum. The last U Me Aur Hum was their home production.

Soha Ali Khan strides up the Bollywood stepping stool

Soha Ali Khan strides up the Bollywood stepping stoolSoha Ali Khan strides up the Bollywood stepping stool: Soha Ali Khan, who will be seen in Tera Kya Hoga Johny this week, has an interesting line up of films including Deepa Mehta’s Midnight’s Children. Are you happy that after a long wait Tera Kya Hoga Johny is finally releasing? Yes, I am glad and really excited about the film. Thankfully, Tera Kya Hoga Johny still looks fresh and has a good buzz about it despite the delay. It is an interesting subject that talks about human weaknesses and how the path to success is not easy.

What are you playing in the film?
I play an aspiring model, who is trying to make it big in Mumbai. She is saddled with a boyfriend who is a cocaine addict, and how she copes with him and her dreams is an important aspect of the film.

How would you describe the film’s director, Sudhir Mishra? Sudhir is an actor’s director who writes very strong, textured parts. The best part about Tera... was that it was shot in locations that Sudhir has discovered during his nightly jaunts. He has presented Mumbai as never before.

Priyanka Chopra to take part in prostitute in Agneepath remake

Priyanka Chopra to take part in prostitute in Agneepath remakePriyanka Chopra to take part in prostitute in Agneepath remake: Priyanka Chopra will be playing the role of a sex worker in Karan Johar’s remake of the 1990 film, Agneepath opposite Hrithik Roshan. Speaking to the Times of India, Karan said.

“All I can say at the moment is that my Agneepath is radically different from the Agneepath that my father has produced. We’ve completely done away with the South Indian character played by Mithun Chakraborty in the original. My father was very proud of Agneepath. I hope I don’t let him down with mine.

Amitji (Amitbah Bachchan) had won the National Award for the film. It’s a tough act to follow for any actor.”Apparently the original script had a major makeover to make it more appealing to today’s youth. Priyanka’s character will be called Kaali.

Aamir Khan accepts a Salman and Saif avoid

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan positive has a knack of picking up the right scripts. The actor, who has been delivering hit after hit for a few years now, chose Reema Kagti’s film after it was rejected by industry bigwigs like Salman Khan and Saif Ali Khan. As per reports, Aamir wasn’t the first choice for Reema Kagti, who thought of approaching other Khans before offering the role to Aamir.

Confirming the reports, a source told a daily, Reema Kagti took their script to Salman Khan first. He turned it down. Well, these two women then went to Saif say rumours. He too refused it.”However when they contacted Aamir with the similar, he not only accepted the film but also spoke about the immense Box Office potential the project holds.

Definitely Aamir`s understanding of movies is better than that of Salman and Saif because he has a better track record in the last 22 years than the two other Khans. Well, looks like Salman and Saif definitely lost this one!

Shilpa slams Anil Kapoor over his lip job remark

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is extremely angry with actor Anil Kapoor for making upsetting remark about her lip job. She shot back at the actor and counted down what treatment he has undergone to good manly and young. She said, “It was downright rude, particularly coming from an actor who himself had fillers put in his cheeks.

And used padding on his arms and chest to look beefed up during the shoot of ‘Rishtey’! Why doesn`t he talk about that?”The actress did not put a full-stop here and named his co-actors who has done collagen implants on their lips, “As for collagen implants on the lips, every actress including Priyanka and his own No Problem actress Kangna has done it.

Why didn`t he name them?” Well, it’s over to Anil Kapoor now.

Hrithik and Salman to fight on screen

After Salman Khan’s remark about Bhansali’s movie, he has again decided to battle it out with the hunk at the box office. Salman Khan has announced the release date of his new movie, ‘Ready’ on the very same day that of Hrithik’s movie. Confirming the reports a source claimed, “Bhushan Kumar is producing ‘Ready’.

And Salman has managed to convince Kumar that May, 2011, which is the day when Hrithik’s upcoming film hits cinemas, is the best day for ‘Ready’ to release as well. While the release day for Hrithik was decided almost 8 weeks ago.

Kumar even told, “Haan, mainezaroor Salman ke saath talk about kiya tha release date ke bare mein. We met about this last week.

Suitcases issues for Aishwarya

Actress Aishwarya Rai had a unpleasant situation at the Chennai airport terminal as it was informed to her that baggage from New Delhi, where she was doing a advertising event, was not loaded on the plane.Though the airlines accepted their error, Aishwarya Rai was in a soup as there were no clothes available to her to wear for the event she had gone to attend in the South Indian city. She maintained her calm through all this and also advised to the organisers that she would go for the do in her track suit which is what she was wearing.At last her manager and the organisers went for a mad dash to the city to search for an ensemble that fits her.

They found a designer store and also got her a few local shoes. Aishwarya Rai got outfitted and went to the event which was in a mall and the crowds went bersek. The bags from Delhi finally arrived at 6.30 but she had the return flight back to Mumbai at 8 p.m. So, the luggage finally getting to Chennai was of no use.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Preity celebrates birthday with Yuvraj


Yuvraj Singh has been associated with many ever since he broke up with long-time girlfriend Kim Sharma. But one girl, who has a special place in his life, is Preity Zinta, the owner of IPL team Kings XI Punjab. The most recent we hear is that Yuvi celebrated his birthday with Preity.It is revealed that Yuvraj invited lots of celebrities including Preity Zinta and Arti Chhabria others to his birthday party held aboard a private yacht on Sunday night.
The cricketer invited about 50 close friends to the hush-hush party. It maybe recalled that Yuvraj was associated with Preity during the IPL tournament. They hit the head lines every time they hugged after winning a match.

Kangana Ranaut has a crisis of footwear


Kangna Ranaut gets all the well deserved attention from the fashionistas as her fashion sense is apt and good. But most recently reportedly, Kangna was noticed in the same pair of flip-flops for the trial show of ‘Knock Out’, ‘ No Problem’ and other promotional occasions.
It was surprising as Kangna is known to fashion conscious and doesn’t repeat her footwears. She also has a fetish for being well-heeled, but she is spotted in her golden flower pair footwear everywhere.Kangna’s golden pair is seriously a mismatch with all her dresses and she really needs an extra pair of footwear now!

Katrina Kaif is above all looked in Google

Katrina Kaif is above all looked in Google: Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif is the most searched person in the world’s leading search engine, Google. According to Google country head Vinay Goel, the most searched celebrity Katrina Kaif is more popular in Pakistan than in India.

YouTube became the fastest rising term in 2008 while Orkut and Gmail remained the most popular networking and communication properties for Indian users.

While speaking to media, Katrina Kaif said that it very nice to get included in the most searched for list as it indicates that the fans are enjoying her works in the movies.

According to her, it is a very interesting change as Bollywood is largely male dominated and women come far behind. Katrina Kaif is not only the most searched for Bollywood celebrity, she is also in the list of fastest rising search item across categories in India.

The search engine, Google has published its year-end Zeitgeist, the tool which reveals what internet users are searching for. Goa, Kerala and Kashmir were listed as the top holiday destinations.

While developing the 2008 report, Google analyzed various aspects of the search queries to read out the minds of Internet users in India.

Kajol enjoys reprieve from pictures

Kajol enjoys reprieve from pictures: Bollywood actress Kajol has proved herself as a multitasking professional woman, who knows well how to balance her professional life as well as personal life. Kajol took a good break from films when she gave birth to her daughter Nysa in 2003.

She returned with some notable movies like Fanaa, My Name Is Khan, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, We Are Family after taking proper care of daughter till she turned three. After the birth of her second baby son Yug who is just three months old, the doting mother has got busy with him and is devoting all her time to him.

The adoring mother says that her babies are the most important priority in her life now. So, she wants to take a break from films until her son turns 3 years old. The 35 year old actress is finding it very tough to promote her film Toonpur Ka Superrhero because it takes her away from her kids.

The actress says that she took up this film because it targets today’s kids, who are very smart and exposed to the outside world. She informs that they could not yet show the film to Nysa and are planning to show the full movie once the final print comes out. Nysa has watched some parts of the movie and seems to have liked it.

Well, Toonpur Ka Superrhero seems to be a gift from Kajol and Ajay Devgn to their kids. We hope to see Kajol back on screen soon but at the same time we understand her motherly instinct. So, the fans of Kajol would definitely wait for next three years to see her magical performance once again.

I didn’t meet Sabrina prior to the picture: Vidya

I didn’t meet Sabrina prior to the picture: Vidya: What do you do when you play a real life character onscreen? First thing you do is to meet that person to study the character more closely. But Vidya Balan doesn't agree with this concept.

The actress who played Sabrina Lall in Raj Kumar Gupta's most awaited film 'No One Killed Jessica' decided not to meet Sabrina while doing this film.

"I didn't meet her before the film," said the actress. According to Vidya, it was a mutual decision taken by her and her director Raj Kumar Gupta who wanted the focus to be on their interpretation of Sabrina.

"What we have borrowed from the real life case is the legal journey. But the emotional journey is something that is a work of Raj and mine. We worked on the character on our own. It's Raj's interpretation that I fell back on so I didn't have to meet Sabrina," said Vidya, who is busy promoting NOKJ.

Vidya reveals that she met Sabrina recently after completing NOKJ. The actress informs that she got to know Sabrina more after meeting her. "I did get a chance to meet her recently and I was quite overwhelmed at that point," she concluded.

Priyanka Chopra to go for a prostitute

Priyanka Chopra to go for a prostitute: Seems like Priyanka Chopra is trying to break her 'diva' image in Bollywood. After playing a noir character in Vishal Bharadwaj's Saat Khoon Maaf, Priyanka will be seen playing a sex worker in Karan Johar's next.

Interestingly, Priyanka, who will be the love interest of Hrithik Roshan in KJo's adapatation of Agneepath, will play the role of a prostitute and not a nurse. According to the buzz, the films's script has undergone many changes to make the it palatable to today's youth. A source told Mumbai Mirror, "Karan is leaving no stone unturned for the remake of Agneepath. Even the characters played by Mithun Chakraborthy and Neelam Kothari have been removed from the film."

PriyankaIt is believed that Karan wanted to cast someone dusky and sultry for the role of Kaali and couldn't think of anyone but Priyanka. Wonder how Priyanka will react to being called 'Kaali' on screen!

Kangana Ranaut is not ready to assume MMS scandal

Kangana Ranaut is not ready to assume MMS scandal: Kangana Ranaut is one of the most exceptionally hazarding actresses in Bollywood. She possesses no qualms doing spectacular roles equally extended as they are testing.

And then her pictures like Gangster, Life in a Metro, Fashion and Once Upon a Time in Mumbai are revealing enough. Surprisingly, this same striking character is not ready to assume MMS scandal.

Balaji Telefilms approached Kangana to act in its next film Raginni MMS, based on MMS scandal, but she turned down the offer. It seems the actress backed out because of the explicit content and the amount of graphic content.

Producer Ekta Kapoor has confirmed that Kangana has turned down the offer of her production house owing to its explicit content. Now, she is on a look out for a new face for the film.

Akshay Kumar is the leading tax payer in bollywood


Akshay Kumar has emerged as one of the top tax payers in bollywood, by paying a quarterly advance tax of Rs 6 crore. The actor, whose tax payment grew from Rs 4.5 crore in the corresponding period in 2009 to 2010?s Rs six crore, has others like Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor for company in the club of celebs whose tax payments have risen year-on-year.However, 2010?s October-December period does not seem to be so happy for celebs like Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan, whose advance tax payments have declined in 2010, an Income Tax source said.
As against the Rs 4-crore in advance tax he had paid in 2009, Aamir Khan paid Rs 3.70-crore 2010 while Hrithik Roshan’s advance tax payment dropped by half to Rs 1-crore, the source said.Ranbir Kapoor paid Rs 2.5-crore in advance tax versus 2009?s nil but the source was quick to point out that in 2009 the star from the Kapoor clan had chosen not to pay any advance tax in this period.However, the source said that these are preliminary numbers as the deadline for filing returns is on Wednesday.
Advance tax payment system is a way of staggered payment of taxes and is kept for the benefit of tax-payers who find issues arranging a large amount at the end of each fiscal.Generally, the advance tax payments – which happen on a quarterly basis, are seen as a barometer of the tax payer’s yearly income.

Bachchan refuses Mallika Sherawat


Amitabh Bachchan has rejected to employ with Mallika Sherawat. Bachchan was contacted by Kushan Nandy to energy in celluloid. Mallika Sherawat had already verbalized to the administrator and told him that she was smart to apply with him if he could assure that she gets to line with Amitabh Bachchan in it. But some way that was not to be as Bachchan rejected to percentage screen area with Ms Sherawat.
Jaya Bachchan also holds the very same view about Mallika and she has also advised her husband not to work with the actress. Mallika has once delivered an embarrassing statement about the actor. She said that she would like to see Mr. Bachchan running in slow motion as she feels that he would look really bad in this action. The statement of Mallika embarrassed the actor.Mallika already told the director that if he could get Amitabh Bachchan to work together with her then only she would sign the project.
Kushan Nandy is now looking for another actress to pair opposite Amitabh. Bachchan too was told by his projection at internal Jaya Bachchan not to work statements than her films. But then a lot of installation has flowed under connect after that the Big B is soothe not lancinate to process with her. Director Kushan Nandy is now search at remaining actresses who could property in the shoot with Big B.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Sonakshi Sinha charging 1 crore for every picture

Sonakshi Sinha charging 1 crore for every picture: With the hike, Sonakshi has joined the league of highest-paid actresses like Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor. The actress has apparently taken an advance payment of Rs 91 lakh for one of her upcoming projects. Industrywallahs are finding it hard to digest this fact, as Sonakshi is just one-movie old. A trade analyst is quoted as saying by a daily, “Since Sonakshi has kept herself exclusive only to big hero projects, the girYes, Sonakshi’s next film is with Salman Khan, to be produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, and another is Joker, which will be made on a whopping sum because it’s going to be in 3D. Sonakshi will work with Akshay Kumar in the film. It’s said that no other newbie hiked her fee so astronomically as Sonakshi has, even considering the likes of Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, or Kangana Ranaut.l’s market price is being negotiated very carefully.”