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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan might sue Indian Elle for reportedly lightening her skin on its blanket

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan might sue Indian Elle for reportedly lightening her skin on its blanket: Uber-popular Bollywood celeb Aishwarya Rai Bachchan may sue Indian Elle for reportedly lightening her skin on its cover, according to Hindustan Times. The news comes in response to a tremendous outcry from fans after the December issue was released If her skin was in fact lightened for the cover, it was totally unnecessary- I have always thought Aishwarya was one of the most beautiful women in the world- no Photoshopping required.

Priyanka Chopra & Kareena Kapoor talk together

Priyanka Chopra & Kareena Kapoor talk together: A French manicured birdie who was present backstage at Umang 2010 -- the annual Police Mela -- called to say that Priyanka Chopra may be telling the world that she and Kareena Kapoor have buried the hatchet. But it's far from true.
The birdie was flapping her wings backstage when she saw PC go up to Bebo and say'Let's forget what has happened and begin anew'. And Bebo just gave her the famous Poo (Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum) 'Whatever!' look and continued with what she was doing. Doesn't look like the Kapoor girl is in the mood to forget.

Shahrukh Khan act in Krrish 2

Shahrukh Khan act in Krrish 2: Two of the most dashing men in the bollywood industry having mesmerizing effects on the female co stars and the female fan following Shahrukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan have reportedly decided to work together.

Buzz in the B-town is that Shahrukh Khan who is very close to the Roshans’ has been offered a role in Krissh 2 with shades of grey. Both of them were last seen together in Johar’s Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum and both did item numbers in Krazzy 4.

Both stars will be supporting each other in coming back to limelight as Hrithik has had 2 box office failures Kites and Guzaarish and Shahrukh has been out of sight after an average My Name is Khan. One of the sources has reported that Shahrukh is currently shooting for Ra. one after which he will be available for this project. Deepika Padukone also reportedly has bagged the role in Krrish 2.

However Rakesh Roshan maintains that the star cast is yet to be finalized for the movie and he will be starting once he returns to India. The sequel to the super hero film will definitely decide the way Hrithik’s career is going to swing.

Katrina Kaif & Salman Khan in Big Boss 4

Katrina Kaif & Salman Khan in Big Boss 4: The buzz that Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif have parted ways was making rounds all over the web this year. Even some of the news channels announced their breakup. However, the truth is that the hot Bollywood stars are still a couple and that too a rocking one.

Katrina Kaif appearance in Bigg Boss season 4, which is hosted by Salman Khan, dismissed the breakup rumour. Katrina was accompanied by the director of the movie ‘Tees Maar Khan’ Farah Khan. Salman and Katrina danced on the rauchy item number Shiela ki Jawani and from the movie Tees Maar Khan. Salman even complemented Katrina that she looks more beautiful without makeup.

They looked absolutely comfortable with each other and indeed very much in love. Salman has also done a special appearance in a song 'Vallah Vallah' for the movie Tees Maar Khan. The final proof of their togetherness was that both blushed over a complement by Farah Khan, who said that they make an amazing couple ‘Kya jodi hain’.

Meanwhile, the couple is all set to welcome the new year 2011 together in Dubai. Salman Khan's family will also be present there with the super hot couple. The team of english.samaylive.com wishes many more years of togetherness to the couple.

Priyanka Chopra and Rani Mukherjee, the two Bollywood excellencies refused to perform on the choreography

Priyanka Chopra and Rani Mukherjee, the two Bollywood excellencies refused to perform on the choreography: The ladies quietly witnessed the choreographed acts and immediately got home and put their own choreographers on the job. They changed their entire choreography by added lots of latkas and jhatkas to make it more interesting. The poor earlier priyanka chopra, rani mukherjeechoreographer was bowled over by seeing the new transformed performances which were outstanding. He definitely was left wondering what went wrong.
On Dec 31, 10 pm, witness Rani Mukherjee and Priyanka Chopra’s outstanding performance at Big STAR Entertainment awards. ‘BIG STAR Entertainment Awards’ will be the year end extravaganza that will seek to identify and honour outstanding talent for their contribution to the four facets of entertainment viz. Movies, Music, Theatre and Sports. With an array of performances by the best and biggest names of the entertainment industry, it will felicitate luminaries from varied fields.

SRK says no to Priyanka

Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan is doing a film based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel ‘Two States’. It will be directed by Vishal Bharadwaj and produced by Sajid Nadiawala.At first, this project was suppose to direct by Siddharth Anand with Saif Ali Khan and Priyanka Chopra in lead parts. Both Siddharth Anand and Saif Ali Khan has left out this venture, and now it is the turn of Priyanka Chopra. As per reports, Shahrukh Khan has suggested the director not to cast Priyanka as heroine in the film as story demands a fresh face.

The director decided for it and so Priyanka opted out of the venture. Now, the director is in search of new face.However, no regrets for Priyanka as she already acted with Shahrukh in ‘Don’ and also pairing with him in ‘Don 2′ which is yet to be released. The plot of the movie is the story of a couple coming from two various states of India fell in love with each other and how they convince their parents for their marriage.

YRF makes way for newcomer

When Yash Raj Films gauged the potential of investing in tv they launched in to Tellywood with YRF band of shows. However the shows did not do well and soon were pulled off-air back to back. Now the production house has sensed the potential of young director and so has decided to set a department called Y Films (Y for Youth).

It will be headed by Aditya Chopra and will comprise of young filmmakers.The objective of this project is to make intelligent, small and medium budget films. Success of films like ‘Udaan’ and ‘Peepli Live’ has been an eye-opener of the industry, to an extent that YRF that always believed in making mega-budgeted films set abroad that too with celebrities, turned to set special department for this kind of movies.

Preity Zinta’s second innings as tv host

Shahrukh Khan is back with ‘Zor Ka Jhatka’, Madhuri has come all the way to Indian from US to judge a reality show and also Mallika is also set to explore the Telly-world.The list does not end here. Last we reported of Hrithik Roshan debuting on tv with international level dance reality show and now the new entrant on the list is Priety Zinta.

Preity Zinta was previously rumoured to host a cricket-based show on television during IPL but now the actress too will be seen hosting international level show. We hear she is going to be part of the show, which is version of the international format Guinness Book of World Records. It will have Indians taking on world record holders.

Kangana Ranaut stuck in New York city

Kangana Ranaut is apparently in deep difficulty in New York because of the weather! The 20-feet deep snow has halted the routine.Says a source on the sets, “It’s been snowing regularly and seriously in NY Cfor the last three days and shooting has come to a total standstill. Sunny has shot for the routine.Kangna had to shoot for a car scene in Manhattan but now because of the snow the shooting had to stop.The police didn’t allow anybody from the unit to drive in the snow. It’s risky to drive in snow so the unit had to do Kangana’s shots in the taxi.”Apparently, non-shooting of the film has stressed the directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru’ s finances.

“The directors are very troubled. Kangna loves the snow as it reminds her of Manali but she’s very tense and concerned too.They want her to extend her stay to make-up for the days that had been cancelled but she can’t as Kangana has to be in Scotland for crucial work.She doesn’t have dates till mid next year as she’s shooting for Dhamaal 2, Rascals and then this movie again.”Presently, Kangna is whiling away her time staying put in her hotel. “Not too long ago when she stepped out with her manager to watch Little Fockers at a theatre close by she got stuck in a crazy snow storm on her way back to the hotel, around 9.30 pm.

Her car got stuck. Fortunately, because of some nice New Yorkers, the car was pushed out of the deep snow.Kangna, together with 4 girls and another guy, pushed it out. Everybody is stressed and having meetings every day to figure out what their next step will be.”

Amitabha Bachchan gives his voice to Delhi Belly

After Aamir Khan made scathing comments on one of Big B’s movie, however all such rumours came to an end when the two A-listers bonded big-time at the St. James Court in London last summer. News has it that after the warm English vacation, Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan have hit it off again!News has come in that the Big B has lent his voice to the first trailer of Aamir’s ‘Delhi Belly’ that has young Imran Khan in the lead.

Imran and Aamir have once again united after their last successful project ‘Jane Tu Ya Jane Na’. The trailer of much awaited ‘Delly Belly’ will break with ‘Dhobi Ghat’.Talking to a daily, a source said, “One may recall that Amitabh had lent his voice earlier to ‘Lagaan’. Few days back, Aamir and Kiran were seen visiting Amitabh.They were in a two hour meet and two days back, Amitabh dubbed in a suburban studio for ‘Delhi Belly’.

What is actually interesting about this development is that Aamir has written this piece that Amitabh dubbed for.”

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Katrina Kaif to go non alluring in Jha's Satsang

Katrina Kaif to go non alluring in Jha's Satsang: Katrina Kaif's feisty role in Prakash Jha's Raajneeti won her a lot of accolades. Hence, a lot of people were surprised when Kats didn't feature in Jha's next biggie Aarakshan. However, Katrina has no reason to worry as she is all set to work with Jha again in a film titled Satsang.

Satsang would feature Katrina in the role of a woman from the West in search of spirituality. She would be seen in a non-glamorous avatar without any make-up and would be donning ochre robes. Even though the film will mostly kick off only after Jha finishes Aarakshan, Katrina is super-excited at the prospect of re-uniting once again with Prakash Jha. The actress believes this to be her most challenging role till date.

Malaika Arora Khan frantic to rake in moolah

Malaika Arora Khan frantic to rake in moolah: Malaika Arora Khan wants to cash in on the popularity of her hit track Munni badnaam hui in every way. Malaika will be ringing in the new year performing at Amby Valley in Pune, in return for a hefty fee, we presume.She has even put her vacation plans with hubby Arbaaz Khan on hold for this reason.
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, on the other hand, rejected an offer of ` 3.5 crore to go on a Christmas vacation. " As Tees Maar Khan was releasing during Christmas, Katrina will have post release events to handle," said a source, adding, " But Malaika would definitely be dancing at Amby Valley."

Anushka is reject to do the lead in a Hindi film

Anushka is reject to do the lead in a Hindi film: While Illeana is happily doing her second lead in her maiden Bollywood film, Anushka is refusing to do the lead in a Hindi movie. Normally, any heroine would die for a lead role in a big Hindi movie.

But Anushka shows no interest. Recently, she was offered the role in a Bollywood flick, remake of the Tamil movie Singam in which she did the lead role. But Anushka didn't accept it.

Bollywood director Rohith Shetty who is remaking it personally asked her to enter Hindi film industry, yet Anushka declined politely saying she's "comfortable in South film industry.

"Anushka is the busiest star in Telugu and Tamil and she is in much demand. So she doesn't want to become another Asin or Trisha who are now back from Bollywood doing South movies.

Although Asin made a grand entry into Bollywood with Ghajini, her subsequent flops made her a no star. Trisha's first Hindi movie, Khatta Meetha, was a disaster. Seeing their pathetic situation in Bollywood, Anushka wants to continue doing Telugu and Tamil movies.

Hema Malini act with Dharmendra and Esha in next flick

Hema Malini act with Dharmendra and Esha in next flick: Actress Hema Malini will reportedly wield the mike again for an upcoming film that hits theaters early next year. According to reports from Bollywood, the actress will return to direction after a span of eighteen years with her husband Dharmendra and daughter Esha Deol as stars of the upcoming Bollywood film. In a statement to the media, Hema Malini says that she had a very nice time shouting directions at her hubby and daughter.

Considering that Dharmendra is known for his angry image, did he work according to Hema Malini’s directions? The actress turned director says that Dharmendra did object to her methods of direction initially, but since Hema Malini was strict about what she wanted from her actors, he too was bound to listen to her!Hema Malini makes it clear that she has returned to direction only for her daughter Esha Deol, who unfortunately cannot boast of a real career in Bollywood! But mommy dearest is hopeful that her second directorial venture Tell Me Oh Khuda with Esha Deol will be liked by the masses.

Hema Malini says that she shared a wonderful relationship with her daughter on the film’s sets and she loved the fact that Esha Deol always made it a point to take her advice before and after each shot. Tell Me Oh Khuda will hit theaters in March next year. Hema Malini’s first film as a director was the Shahrukh Khan and Divya Bharati starrer Dil Aashna Hai, which was one of the first hits of superhit actor Shahrukh Khan.

Hema Malini act with Dharmendra and Esha in next flick

Hema Malini act with Dharmendra and Esha in next flick: Actress Hema Malini will reportedly wield the mike again for an upcoming film that hits theaters early next year. According to reports from Bollywood, the actress will return to direction after a span of eighteen years with her husband Dharmendra and daughter Esha Deol as stars of the upcoming Bollywood film. In a statement to the media, Hema Malini says that she had a very nice time shouting directions at her hubby and daughter.

Considering that Dharmendra is known for his angry image, did he work according to Hema Malini’s directions? The actress turned director says that Dharmendra did object to her methods of direction initially, but since Hema Malini was strict about what she wanted from her actors, he too was bound to listen to her!Hema Malini makes it clear that she has returned to direction only for her daughter Esha Deol, who unfortunately cannot boast of a real career in Bollywood! But mommy dearest is hopeful that her second directorial venture Tell Me Oh Khuda with Esha Deol will be liked by the masses.

Hema Malini says that she shared a wonderful relationship with her daughter on the film’s sets and she loved the fact that Esha Deol always made it a point to take her advice before and after each shot. Tell Me Oh Khuda will hit theaters in March next year. Hema Malini’s first film as a director was the Shahrukh Khan and Divya Bharati starrer Dil Aashna Hai, which was one of the first hits of superhit actor Shahrukh Khan.

Ajay Devgan declared that he never produces any arrangements prior to marking a picture

Ajay Devgan declared that he never produces any arrangements prior to marking a picture: His consummate performing skills made him a successful star in the industry. Ajay Devgn is evidently the most bankable star in Bollywood as per the current box office situation. Most of films in which Ajay Devgan played the lead turned to be block busters. His list of hits of the year 2010 include Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge, Raajneeti, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai and last but not least Golmaal 3.
Commenting on why he declined the offer to play the lead role in Prakash Jha's 'Aarakshan', Ajay Devgan said that his hectic schedule prevented him from accepting the offer in the film. He is palpably basking in the success of almost all his films released this year.

Is SRK the top paid host on TV ?

The TV show ‘Zor Ka Jhatka’ which was first wanted to Saif Ali Khan, will now be hosted by SRK as Saif has refused for it Shahrukh Khan. Sources say that Shahrukh Khan is really charging Rs.2.5 crore per episode of the show.Main industry sources say that with this large amount, SRK definitely becomes the top paid tinsel town hero to host a Television show.

Bollywood greats like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan himself have hosted several shows, and the amount that they get for each episode was a matter of great debate and speculation, until now. However, the figures now favour Shah Rukh Khan’s side.A source from the show discloses, “No one will speak freely about how much he is earning, but SRK charging Rs.2.5 crore definitely seems a believable figures.

As of now what can we expose is that Shahrukh Khan is for 4 weeks, Monday to Thursday, and if calculate it, he is getting Rs.40 crore for 16 episodes. Bring on the superstar who can charge so much even after his last stint on TV (Kya Hum Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain) was panned and did not get the TRP that he got during Kaun Banega Crorepati.”

SRK to turn villain for Krrish sequel ?

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan have been bonding big time for a while now. SRK has been offered a part in the Roshans’ home production Krrish 2. It was but natural for Rakesh to etch a part in his son’s movie for his buddy as well.Shah Rukh Khan’s character in the film will have shades of gray to it.”

Adds the source, “The Roshans have already sounded SRK off about having him in their venture.And he has told them that he can be available only after the release of his production Ra.One.”The sequel to Rakesh Roshan’s 2006 movie has been in the pipeline for a while.

Rakesh Roshan has taken it upon himself to make sure that his son’s career gets back on track. And considering that Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish did well at the box office, it is time Hrithik wore his superhero cape to create special again on screen.

Lara Dutta and Mahesh to wed in February ?

It’s official! Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi spilled the beans about their wedding programs. The pair announced that they will get married in February 2011 and that their families were in the process of fixing the date.”They spoke candidly about their respective exes and cleared the air on how those relationships were over before theirs started,” revealed a source.

Bhuapthi, who has been seeing Lara since last year, announced his engagement to the svelte lass on Twitter in September this year. Mahesh proposed to Lara in New York during the US Open.Mahesh Bhupathi was earlier married to Shwetha Jaishankar but later divorced her while Lara was in relationship with Kelly Dorjee and Dino Morea.

Bhupathi’s Big Daddy Productions and Lara’s Bheegi Basanti Production are co-producing ‘Challo Dilli’ along with Eros International.

Akshay’s Patiala House act inspired by Panesar

In his next movie Patiala House, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar will be seen essaying a part which has been inspired by England cricket team’s Sikh member Monty Singh Panesar.Monty Panesar is the first Sikh to join England cricket team and the spinner is a crowd favourite.

Panesar’s parents migrated there from Punjab.In Patiala House, Akshay will be seen as Parghat Singh Kahlon, a British citizen whose dream is to be a pace bowler.

The movie is being directed by Nikhil Advani and also celebs Anushka Sharma, Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia. It is slated to release in Feb next year.