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.”

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.

Deepika’s buys a 16 crore apartment

Actress Deepika Padukone is intelligently investing in property. The actress has not long ago bought a expansive 2,776 sq foot four bed roomed apartment with three parking slots in BeauMonde Towers, Prabhadevi.The said flat is on the 26th floor of a 33-storey tower which comes with a cost tag of a massive Rs.16 crore.

It is also learnt that the actress and her father had visited the home registration office at the Old Custom House in Fort to pay stamp duty for their new apartment, which amounted to approximately Rs. 79, 82,600, and was done collectively in Deepika and her father’s name.

The actress however might continue to live in her present Pali Hill apartment with her family.

Dia Mirza & Zayed Khan romance together

Dia Mirza & Zayed Khan romance together: The trio with brio They have leased office space, printed stationery and visiting cards (all three are directors in the company) and they’re going to make lots of movies Age: Youthful, the two guys barely 30, Tweety bird pretty Dia, younger at 29 Enthusiasm.
High up there COMPATIBILITY: Like besotted newly-weds with a life to look forward to together Vision: Clear as crystal – scripts that excite, films that are viable with goal entertainment Financial muscle: With Sahara Motion Pictures backing them, no worry over moolah Born Free, their new production company, really had its birth in Dia Mirza’s mind.

Her boyfriend, Sahil Sangha – eligible, good looking, green card holder, with a background in advertising and marketing, and a stint in the studios as assistant to Nikhil Advani on Salaam-e-Ishq – had a script in hand which he wanted to direct.

Her best buddy, actor Zayed Khan – “Di and I have always been friends,” quote, unquote Zayed. Dia says more: “Zayed and I did Fight Club and we hit it off very well. Then we did Dus, Cash and I became very, very close to his wife Malaika. What really bound us was his wedding, the preparation for the sangeet, all of us getting the skit together with me leading the brigade.

That really bound us further and we’ve stuck it out together, never missed a birthday, never missed an important occasion in each other’s lives. His son Zidaan is the new binding force in our lives. He is the joy of my life. I love babies and I love him. Watching this little thing become this wonderful little boy is such a joy. Such connections just happen.”The clincher from Dia: “I’ve been a great believer in Zayed for a very long time.

There is a lot more in him than what has come out so far, I strongly believe that. I hope our collaboration and our love and respect for each other can bring all of that to the fore. I will fight tooth and nail for him.”Dia is chronologically the youngest but the seniormost in experience with 34 films behind her. Zayed is 15 films old, Sahil is the baby of the team. “He has to do pairi pauna to us (touch our feet) every day,” teases Zayed. But as a professional, Zayed respects his partner. “We’ve found a great talent in Sahil,” he enthuses. “He’s a super writer and a great director, besides being a partner who understands the business of entertainment.”

Boyfriend and buddy got on so well, Sahil had an action-comedy all written and ready for filming which excited Zayed Khan. They were like two boys with a new gizmo. It was Dia who put it all together for the three of them: “After 10 years of working here, I didn’t want to be in a space where I had to be explaining why I was doing something to anyone.

It was time to introspect and grow. So I told the two of them, listen guys, we have a great story, we get along well, let’s do it ourselves. So if you ask me whose idea it was to start this company, I’d say, it was mine. We discussed it sitting on Zayed’s rooftop.”

But it was also Dia who burst the little boys’ bubble. A little petulant about having to put aside their pet action comedy, Sahil reveals, “Zayed and I loved the action comedy, you’re either laughing or watching action in every scene with very endearing characters.

But it was Dia who influenced us to start with a romantic comedy. She had this wonderful idea, a one-line idea which she once told me about. I started working on it and by the time Zayed and I were ready with our action comedy, I was also ready with the first draft of the romantic comedy. Dia reasoned with us and said, ‘We’re all going to put our hearts into this company, let’s first make a story of the heart’.

We mulled it over. Boys will be boys, we wanted to do the action comedy and we were like, won’t that be fun? But what she suggested made a lot of sense. So our first film will be this romantic comedy.”

Well whatever, but they’re here to make movies.
Zayed: “I know writers who’ve left their scripts with corporate offices, they’d gather dust for three years and then the subject would get stale. We are saying, broaden your vision guys, come to us with your new ideas. It’s not necessary that Dia or I should be in it or that Sahil should direct it.”

They want to follow the model set by Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan – make films that make money for everybody down the line. Zayed has the last word. “Some icons are already following the model but we are the youngest producers in town today!”

FACTS FROM INSIDE
When you walk into the Born Free office, it’s functional with no evidence of Zarine Khan’s upper crust touch. Or Zayed’s sis, Sussanne Roshan’s expensively stylish hand. “We’re on tight budgets, we can’t afford Zarine Khan and Sussanne Roshan yet,” grins Zayed. One of Dia Mirza’s own paintings will soon come up on a wall.

Zayed’s dad, Sanjay Khan too, has looked on indulgently. “He’s given us his blessings and that’s about it,” says Zayed. Sahil is delighted that there are positive signs all over. They zeroed in on Dia’s suggestion of a butterfly in the logo – he now discovers he’s got butterflies even on his lighter. Zayed: “We’ve had a caterpillar’s journey. Now it’s time to come out and bloom!”Filming in Mumbai, Delhi and Chandigarh will begin in February and Born Free will come up with its first release this summer.

Veena Malik tries not to speak for me

Veena Malik tries not to speak for me: Much has been made about Veena Malik’s “behaviour” in the Bigg Boss House from the twin flirtations she struck to the short clothes she wore. To me, this spells Veena’s victory. Out of 14 housemates including a global star, Bollywood actors and Bhojpuri film industry’s Shahrukh Khan — Veena managed to make an impression.
While she was busy inside, the world outside was delirious with anger: how dare a Muslim, Pakistani woman conduct herself like this in, horror of horrors, India! The other side was also quick to retort: Veena is representing the ‘modern woman’ of Pakistan. For good measure, they threw in a comment or two about people completely irrelevant to the discussion such as, why aren’t Pakistani, Muslim men criticised for their behaviour while in India? And the answer to that could be that perhaps because we have yet to read about a similar controversy regarding, say, Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan or Ali Zafar.

As for me, I am neither the ‘moral brigade’ and nor am I part of the ‘immoral brigade’, so to speak. But I am the modern Pakistani woman, the girl who Veena was supposedly representing. As I observed everything and listened to arguments from both sides, I found one essential thing missing from both arguments: Veena Malik does not represent me. I do not relate to her and our similarity ends where it begins: like me, she is a woman, a Pakistani, a Muslim and she wears heels. And for some women, the latter two don’t hold either.

While I appreciated Veena at some point, especially for the proper Urdu she spoke, she is insignificant because there are much better rolemodels out there, people who I can actually relate to and look up to.

One such woman is Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. An award-winning filmmaker, Sharmeen has worked with refugees, women’s advocate groups and human rights defenders in over ten countries. (More detail about her work can be found on her website.) Another woman who represents a woman like me is South Asia’s fastest woman — Naseem Hameed. A resident of a locality in Karachi populated by middle-income families, Naseem started her sporting career in school and was eventually spotted by army coaches. The rest is, as they say, history, with her winning a gold medal at the last SAF Games. Apart from individuals, the modern Pakistani woman is also lucky to have a whole team of good rolemodels. One is referring to the Pakistan women’s national cricket team which recently won a gold medal at the Asian Games.

To me, Veena Malik’s dresses, men and stilettos don’t matter because she does not represent me. The modern Pakistani woman goes out wearing whatever she wants baggy pants or running shoes and carrying whatever she wants a tote or a camera bag. The modern Pakistani woman is a success story who does not flirt with men to show to the rest of the world that she is good and has potential. I am a modern Pakistani woman who has a job, pays her taxes and drives around town. And I don’t need a Veena Malik to represent me not in India, not anywhere in the world.

Amitabh Bachchan makes ‘deadly proclamations' about media

Amitabh Bachchan makes ‘deadly proclamations' about media: Amitabh Bachchan has had a 40-year-old long love-hate relationship with the media, ever since he began his Bollywood journey. The actor, who is 68 years old and is still going strong, knows how to prove people wrong by his witticisms, Zee News reported.

According to a report, the living legend, who made an appearance on Karan Johar’s talk show ‘Koffee with Karan’, expressed his deadly views on some of the well-known faces of the fourth estate on a recent episode.

However, the audiences could not hear the stalwart’s comments as they were chopped off the episode. When quizzed by the filmmaker on which was the most over exposed couple, Big B spontaneously replied, “Barkha Dutt and Vir Sanghvi are the most overexposed couple of the year,” the website reported.

When promos of Amitabh’s statements were aired, some people showed great interest and made frantic calls to the producer of the show for the sound bytes. Considering the fact that the statements were quite controversial, KJ’o decided it was best to pull it off from the episode to be telecast.

Moreover, when KJo asked Big B about the worse criticism that he had ever heard about himself, the actor said, “Devyani Chaubal saw ‘Muqaddar Ka Sikandar’ and wrote ‘his sun is setting, he’s over’...Pritish Nandy wrote an article on me and titled it ‘Finished’,” the report said. daily times monitor.

Fight to be more Bengali, Vidya Balan versus Rani Mukerji

Fight to be more Bengali, Vidya Balan versus Rani Mukerji: Imagine Vidya Balan staying up till 3 in the night and singing “Aar koto raat eka thakbo… Chokh mele dekhbo naa tomake…”That’s from Rani’s Believe It Or Not collection about her No One Killed Jessica co-star.

One is a Bengali by chance. The other a Bengali by choice. Between them on Monday evening, Rani Mukerji and Vidya Balan were more like two Bengalis coming home to Calcutta than two big Bollywood stars coming to the city to promote their film.

The last time Rani and Vidya were seen together in Calcutta was in August, in the front row of designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s debut show in the city at Taj Bengal. On Monday, the venue was the same and both were again wearing Sabyasachi but this time the spotlight was firmly on the two women.

They had flown in from Mumbai earlier in the morning. And the moment they set foot in Calcutta, Vidya had squealed out loud at the airport. A concerned Rani turned around and asked her what had happened. “I am in my city!” Vidya replied. “Pagol meye!” Rani concluded.

A few hours later Rani was in the mood to make most of that mad streak. “I am telling you Vidya was a Bengali in her last birth... she loves to speak Bengali, she loves to eat Bengali food and she loves Bengali men,” Rani announced even as a stunned Vidya didn’t know how to react.

And then came the killer line. “Vidya would love to get married to a Bengali man who has a long surname ending with ‘jee’, like Chatterjee or Mukherjee,” Rani quipped, before adding: “She would love to be a Mrs Mukherjee.”

The impromptu Bengali jamming between the two Bolly beauties didn’t end there. Recovering from this sudden onslaught, Vidya started singing the Autograph chartbuster — “Aamake aamar moto thakte dao... aami nijeke nijer moto guchhiye niyechhi...”

Rani was not done. “See, her Bengali pronunciation sounds like a Bengali.” Vidya was ready with the repartee this time — “Karon aami mon theke Bangali!”

If Vidya’s Bengali was sounding just right — after spending two months in the city shooting for Sujoy Ghosh’s Kahaani — Rani’s Bengali was sounding very Lokhandwala. “Don’t make me speak more Bengali... I am getting exposed,” the Miss Mukerji herself pleaded.

Raj Kumar Gupta, director of No One Killed Jessica, confirmed that even on the sets of the film, which is inspired by the Jessica Lal murder case, it was one big, mad Bengali party. With Sabyasachi designing for both the actresses in the film, “everyone was jabbering in Bengali all the time”.

What’s more, they even shot a few crucial scenes of the film here in Calcutta — Maidan to New Market, Ballygunge to Dum Dum. “Sabrina Lal’s (Jessica’s sister, played by Vidya) journey brings her to Calcutta and it was important that we actually came to Calcutta to shoot that portion,” Raj Kumar revealed.

Cut to Monday morning, and it was Rani who was taking a trip down Calcutta memory lane. The actress had gone straight from the airport to Elgin Road for a bhanr of tea.

“It’s a place where my maa and mashi used to take me from the very beginning for bhanrer cha,” Rani told Metro. “I really enjoy it. There are so many things I would love to do here in Calcutta but I always come with so much work in hand that it never happens.”

But what binds Vidya to Calcutta? “Rani is always curious about my Bengali connection... ‘what is this connection I want to understand’, she asks me,” Vidya said. “Wish I could understand it myself....”

So has she become more Bangali than Rani? “That I don’t know, that I don’t know,” Vidya laughed out loud with a twinkle in her eye. “But all I can say is that Tomate aamate dekha hoyechhilo, jaani naa kobe kothay... That’s what I feel about Calcutta.”

All is not well between Priyanka and Bebo

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 Priyanka go up to Bebo and say ‘Let’s forget what has happened and start anew’.And kareena Kapoor just gave her the popular Poo ‘Whatever!’ look and continued with what she was doing.

Does not look like the Kapoor girl is in the mood to forget.

Salman Khan slapped a fan outside Anil’s home

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has done it again, Salman Khan slapped a fan outside Anil Kapoor’s home, who apparently kissed and hugged him. The hunk of an actor even had the slapgate pictures deleted, The story quoted an eyewitness as saying, “The incident happened moments after Salman arrived at Anil Kapoor’s birthday party. Just a several times before this, Anil had escorted Salman’s father, Salim Khan, into the party.

Salman was alighting from his car when all of a sudden a guy, who appeared to be in his mid-20s and called himself Ajay, rushed towards him, hugged him and then kissed him.” “It seems Salman was in very high mood. Without batting an eyelid, Salman slapped Ajay,” said the eyewitness. Apparently, Ajay, who was least ready for Salman’s wrath, was in an utter state of shock.Meanwhile, an entertainment channel managed to take the video footage of Salman’s misbehaviour. When Salman saw this, he got upset.

At once, Salman’s security personnel came up and ordered the footage to be deleted. “Woh dadagiri karne lage. ‘Chal delete kar, chal jaldi delete kar,’ they said,” added the eyewitness. When tries were made to salvage the pictures, Salman stepped in to request the erasure of the footage. At this moment, Anil came rushing out. “Anil and Salim were wondering why Salman was taking so long to come, as they had already spotted Sallu’s car being parked outside the bungalow. Sensing the commotion, Anil went up to Salman Khan; he made a similar request regarding the footage,” said the witness.

Meanwhile, shielding Salman, another witness said, “The guy who hugged and kissed Salman was very extreme. You can’t get so close to them and make them this unpleasant. Anybody else in Salman’s position would have done the same thing.” Seconds after the recording was deleted, the celebrities went into the home.

Arjun Rampal gets kicked out of Housefull 2

Arjun Rampal’s costly techniques are not going down well with filmmakers. After having been replaced in ‘Don 2’ by Kunal Kapoor, Arjun is finally being replaced by Rahul Khanna in Housefull 2. News has it that Arjun has been substituted by Rahul in ‘Housefull 2’ because of his over-priced fee of Rs 2.5 crore.If ‘Housefull’ had Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh and Arjun Rampal, the sequence will have couple of new faces like John Abraham and Nana Patekar.

Talking to a daily, a source said, “Arjun is no more a part of the sequel. Rampal needed a stupendous amount of Rs 2.5 crore, which the producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Sajid Khan found a bit too much. Nadiadwala also had a word with Arjun, but he did not seem to budge from the amount quoted.”“Both the Sajids chose to substitute Arjun and go ahead with a various face. They zeroed in on Rahul Khanna.

The sequel’s new faces will include Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar and John Abraham,” said the source. “It is believed the actresses’ of the film have also changed. Although Lara Dutta remains, Genelia D’souza and Sonakshi Sinha have been added to the cast” added the source.

Adnan Sami issued notice on his Mumbai estates

Adnan Sami has been issued a notice by the ED for owning eight flats and five car parking areas in Mumbai.Adnan Sami said: “I have received an order from the ED which says my estates will be confiscated if I do not file an appeal in the next 45 days.”He rubbished media reports claiming that his flats have been confiscated.”The order was received Dec 21 and we have 45 days from then to file an appeal, which we will move at the earliest. But the properties have not been confiscated yet,” said Adnan Sami’s lawyer Vibhav Krishna.The ED order describes that Adnan Sami’s petition for buying property in Mumbai was declined by the Reserve Bank of India in 2003 owning to his Pakistani nationality.

Adnan Sami, however, denies any knowledge of the rejection.Adnan Sami owns eight flats and five car parking spaces in Oberoi Sky Garden in suburban Andheri.Shifting the onus on the builder, Adnan Sami said: “I was friends with Vikas Oberoi, the builder of Oberoi Sky Garden. In 2003, I had told him I want to buy a property in Mumbai. He had told me about his upcoming project and that his legal team will take care of all the formalities if I want to buy property.” “In actuality my bank loan was also cleared and the property registered in my name. I had no plan that the RBI has refused my petition.”Adnan Sami had purchased the flats in 2003 at the cost of Rs.2.53 crore and had taken a loan of Rs 1.5 crore for the purchase.

Adnan Sami has been served the confiscation order under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Vikas Oberoi could not be contacted despite repeated tries.

Katrina Kaif: Rs 3.5 crore offer dance for New Year

Katrina Kaif: Rs 3.5 crore offer dance for New Year: Katrina Kaif cannot sacrifice her New Year celebration at any cost. Quite literally, the lady turned down an offer of Rs 3.5 crore to dance on her ‘Sheila Ki Jawani’ anthem from ‘Tees Maar Khan’ on this New Year eve. While Malaika Arora Khan postponed her New Year vacation with husband Arbaaz Khan, when an entertainment group offered her a large undisclosed sum for her ‘Munni’ gig, Kat chose to stay away from the drunken revelers on December 31.

A source close to Katrina revealed, “A suburban luxury hotel offered her Rs 3.5 crores for the gig. Frankly, Katrina was tempted. But she backed out in time.”Interestingly, the stunning ladies, both acquainted to Salman Khan have revealed a contrasting attitude to their dance numbers.

On asking Katrina about any dancing offer at this New Year eve, she said, “Are you crazy? I am not dancing at any hotel on New Year`s eve. To be entertaining a live audience that night instead of enjoying oneself as another year slips in - how sad is that! It`s almost like you are telling the audience, `Hey guys, I don`t have a life.”“It`s true I am not going on my annual family holiday, but the reason is not a lucrative dance offer,” she added.

Sonakshi Sinha demand for film maker

Sonakshi Sinha demand for film maker: Sonakshi Sinha is the flavour of the season. 2011 looks like a terrific year for this star kid. She starts to shoot Joker with Akshay Kumar early in the year. She joins the unit of Race-2 in July with Saif Ali Khan and then goes into Kick with Salman Khan. Rumours say that she is also kicked about the fact that she is being considered for Kunal Kohli's film with Shahid Kapoor, Prabhu Devaa's film with the Khiladi Kumar...and wait there is more. We now hear that Sonakshi may be seen in Anurag Basu's film Silence (the title is being changed shortly) alongwith Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra.
Yup, this is the same film that Katrina Kaif turned down because she felt that Piggy Chops had a better role than her. Neither Sonakshi nor her manager are willing to comment on her films with Shahid and Ranbir. But the industry is buzzing with the news already.

Kangna Ranaut & Mallika Sherawat parcel frigid vibes

Kangna Ranaut & Mallika Sherawat parcel frigid vibes: Her recent films like Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam, Fauj Main Mauj and Hisss... may have been damp squibs at the box office, but that has not stopped Mallika Sherawat from throwing her weight around. After a couple of international ventures and making place for herself in Hollywood, Sherawat believes in having a high handed attitude. And Kangna Ranaut has been subjected to some unfriendly treatment by Mallika. The two actresses share screen space in Dhamaal 2. Our source said, “Mallika and Kangna kept their distance from each other from day one. On the sets, the two shared cold vibes. Yet, both actresses were thorough professionals. They did their shots and retreated to their respective vans."
At a recent press conference, Mallika Sherawat refused to share the dais with Malaika Arora Khan. The two are to perform at a New Year's eve bash. The organisers had to have two separate press conferences. During the shoot of the Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor starrer Welcome, Mallika and Katrina Kaif too shared cold vibes. This diva sure knows how not to get along with anyone.

Priyanka Chopra & Rituparna Sengupta parts the same part in Kolkata

Priyanka Chopra & Rituparna Sengupta parts the same part in Kolkata: Bollywood siren Priyanka Chopra was in Kolkata on Wednesday to inaugurate a hotel of the ITC Group. At the launch of Fortune Select Loudon, the glamorous actress was accompanied by Tollywood’s Rituparana Sengupta and Union Minister Sultan Ahmed. A fashion show marked the evening.

Vidya Balan: Happy adolescent are no longer sitting amenity activists

Vidya Balan: Happy adolescent are no longer sitting amenity activists: 'No One Killed Jessica' actress Vidya Balan says she feels glad that today's youth are not just clear about their opinions but know how to voice them and drive the government to act - as was seen in the Jessica Lall murder case.

'I think it's very interesting that youth are voicing their opinion on issues and willing to participate through blogs, SMSes and even social networking sites. And the media has helped youth a lot in mobilising public opinion. I am glad youth are not armchair activists saying justice should be meted out. Youth of today say, 'We can be part of the process to make sure justice is given'. It's wonderful,' Vidya told IANS in an interview.

The 32-year-old has a vivid recollection of youth participation during the over-a-decade-long legal battle following the murder of model Jessica Lall, who was shot dead by Manu Sharma, the son of a Haryana politician in 1999.

'Back then all of us felt very strongly about it. I remember college students were incensed by what had happened. I am talking about the time a little later than 1999... the case was still going...and there was a fervour across the country. Sitting in Mumbai, people were doing signature campaigns and everyone felt involved in some ways. So it's nice to see youth have force,' she said.

In Rajkumar Gupta's 'No One Killed Jessica', releasing Jan 7, Vidya will be seen essaying the role of Sabrina Lall, Jessica's sister who fought day in and day out to get justice for her younger sister. After living the part in the reel, she hopes no one goes through the experience in real life.

'I would not want anyone to go through any legal battle for so long because the legality aside, it is emotionally draining. I do think that the verdict reassured my faith in the judicial system of the country, but, again, as a citizen I wish justice had been meted out earlier than it was,' said Vidya, who has teamed up with Rani Mukerji in the film. Vidya never got a chance to meet Sabrina Lall in person before or during the shooting of the film.

'Rajkumar Gupta was very clear that all I needed to know was the facts of the case. He wanted me to chart out an emotional journey of Sabrina on my own. Also, we didn't want to misuse her kindness because she was kind enough to go through our script and give her consent to our film. Sabrina's emotional journey is the core of the film. But, yes, it is a feature film...it is about stirring people's emotions,' she said.

Does she hope the film will inspire youth to be more vocal? 'I have never thought how inspirational could the film be for viewers. If it happens to inspire, great! But we have not set out to make the film for that purpose. What really inspired us was the spirit of Sabrina... spirit of all those people who played a role in the case,' Vidya added.

Madhuri Dixit to do a flick?

Insiders have it that actress Madhuri Dixit Nene is on the brink of signing a movie soon. According to our source, top filmmakers from Yash Chopra to Sanjay Leela Bhansali have shown interest in casting her in the lead. Our source said, “Madhuri will sign a movie soon. There are meetings on with filmmakers. But it is too early to say anything.”

Interestingly, the actress has already shot for an endorsement. “Yes, she did shoot for an endorsement of a leading brand. There are other brand endorsements in the offing too. In fact, lucrative offers are pouring in by the dozen but the actress is being very choosy,” said our source.

Presently, the only thing Madhuri is looking forward to is spending quality time with her children, Arin and Ryan. She has missed her children and wants to be with them.

Hrithik Roshan nervous about Agneepath

Walking in the footsteps of giants can be a challenging task. And justifiably so, Hrithik Roshan is nervous about essaying Amitabh Bachchan’s national award winning role in Agneepath. “I am nervous but at the same time it’s a good challenge for me. I hope I live up to his expectations. I would be happy if I can talk to Amitji before taking up the role. I would like to discuss a few things about it,” he informs.

Hrithik says, “Dad is working on the script of Krrish 2 and we are planning something new. I am looking forward to doing some action – it’’s been a long time. While his last two films have been duds at the box office, the actor says box office failure or success does not bother him. “I put in my best attempts. I got crucial understanding for my work. I am now looking forward to these movies next year,” he concludes.

Cold war betweet Kangana and Mallika Sherawat

After a few of international projects and making place for herself in Hollywood, Sherawat believes in having a high handed attitude. And Kangana Ranaut has been exposed to some unfriendly treatment by Mallika. The two actresses share screen space in Dhamaal 2. Our source said, “Mallika and Kangna kept their space from each other from day one.

On the sets, the two shared cold vibes. Yet, both actresses were thorough professionals. They did their shots and retreated to their particular vans.” During the shoot of the Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor film Welcome, Mallika Sherawat too shared cold vibes.

This actress sure knows how not to get along with anybody.

High Court lets Bigg Boss air at 9 pm

Bigg Boss 4 got a massive reprieve from the Bombay High Court following orders that it can continue to air on the prime time slot at 9 pm. Presenting the case on behalf of the concerned channel, senior councel Ram Jethmalani’s arguments nullified the fresh directives issued to the channel by the Information and Braodcasting Ministry.

A vacation bench of justice SJ Kathawalla and justice UD Salvi allowed Colors channel to air the show at 9 pm till December 27 while directing the Ministry of Information and Broadcast (I&B) to submit its respond.The court said that the channel could air Bigg Boss at 9 pm, provided they give an undertaking that they shall not screen any dialogue that is required to be beeped or any obscene gestures made by the participants.

Before, I&B had issued notice to Colors channel on November 16 directing it to shift the reality show away from the prime time as the show was unpleasant, highly objectionable and not fit for kids.

Aishwarya to take lawful action against Elle magazine

Aishwarya Rai is in a foul mood and it’s all owing to her latest Elle magazine photo-shoot that spurred very a racial row. The actress, who appears to be a several tones fairer than her original skin tone, is peeved with the publication for making her look a few shades lighter. The actress, who is always politically correct and rarely indulges in any show of emotion, has been fuming ever since the cover hit stands.

Confirming the news, a source close to her told a daily, “Aishwarya’s first response was shock. She believed that these things don’t happen any more.Not in this day and age when women are recognized for their merit, and not for the colour of their skin. She is presently confirming this skin-whitening claims. If there is any evidence of this, she might even take action.”As per reports, the doctored image was brought to Ash’s attention by her fans, who flew into a rage after they saw that their icon was made to look ghastly white on the cover.

However, this isn’t the first time that the magazine has preached Caucasian standards of beauty. It might be recalled that in September this year, the US edition of the same magazine had featured on its cover an African-American actress, Gabourey Sidibe, with a much paler complexion.

Katrina Kaif rules Bollywood as monarch bumblebee

Katrina Kaif rules Bollywood as monarch bumblebee: A listers like Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor and Bipasha Basu came up short to lure crowds this year, while woman luck's favourite Katrina Kaif and item youngster Malaika Arora Khan plus some newcomers maintained to keep the ticker ticking for Bollywood brave women.

Katrina Kaif: Ramp to rampage - this model-turned-actress has taken Bollywood by storm. Continuing her habit of turning a movie into a hit, the gorgeous face with a stiff upper lip that has now gone desi rocked the box office with her chaste Hindi volleys in Prakash Jha's political thriller Raajneeti. And if that wasn't it, she stood out to wipe out mankind with her pelvic thrusts in the item number Sheila ki jawani from her latest outing Tees Maar Khan. Katrina is leaving no stone unturned to enchant the public with her best.

Malaika Arora Khan: She has the look, the moves and knows how to groove. If Bollywood is synonymous with 'jhatkas' and 'matkas', it doesn't get bigger than this as Malaika left audiences gawking with her hump...her hump, her hump in the item number Munni badnaam hui from Dabangg. Have feet, will dance but won't act. And did one notice, this one's got a surname too to hang on to - Khan.

Vidya Balan: If the leading ladies in B-Town hit the gym with a vengeance to shed the extra kilos, Vidya hogged until she turned herself into a deglam, voluptuous and conniving woman for Ishqiya. Mouthing expletives soaked in chemical derivatives, this Parineeta girl turned femme fatale and left men scratching their brains.

Kajol: There is nothing that she can't do. Daughter, actress, wife, mother - Kajol's dormant comings and goings on the big screen took a surprise turn when the dusky beauty returned with three outings this year, My Name is Khan, We Are Family and Toonpur Ka Superhero. No matter the box office fate, she is one performer the audience would give anything to watch. However, leaving them wanting for more, the mother of two is now headed for a three-year sabbatical.

Konkona Sen Sharma: She already has to her credit powerful movies, the scripts of which some actresses wouldn't even dare read. And Konkona, as she is fondly called, surprised the masses with her metro wifey avatar in the comedy Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? before enacting a lawyer in Right Yaaa Wrong and a sexually aggressive woman in Mirch. Talk about her acting prowess, if one had a parameter to judge, this one deserves nothing but a 10 on 10.

Neetu Singh: As calm as a river and still sporting the fresh glow of the morning sunshine, yesteryear heroine Neetu Singh made a full-fledged comeback in Do Dooni Char 27 years after bidding adieu to celluloid. Bringing a smile on one's face with her acting nuances and immaculate chemistry with actor hubby Rishi Kapoor, she just proved she still has it in her to win people's hearts.

Kangana Ranaut: Perhaps the most unfortunate of talents this year, she was almost jostling for space in multi-starrers like Kites, Knock Out and No Problem but believe you or not, this golden gem did make her presence felt with her glitter in Milan Luthria's retro underworld saga Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai.

Shalini Vatsa: Ever thought Dhaniya from Peepli Live would have an M. Phil degree? No one did, but this full time theatre actress left audiences applauding at her rants in the satire with her splendid portrayal of a rustic, illiterate, short-tempered mother of three with zeal.

Malaika Shenoy: Model, actress and voice-over artiste, this Mumbai-based girl got her due with Peepli Live. Her experience as a TV presenter in reality came handy to bring out the poise, panache and perfection of a star reporter in the black comedy which she edgily used to cast a dig at one real female scribe. Thanks to her involvement in the vibrant English theatre movement in Mumbai, her performance simply couldn't go unnoticed.

Sonakshi Sinha: What would you do if your debut project was with none other than Salman The Khan? Hit the metal and cut down flab! Perhaps the perfect example of fat to fab, Shatru Shotgun's daughter made a Dabangg debut in the year's highest grosser. Getting into the star mode day by day, this one's sure a dark horse.

Anushka Sharma: Petite, pretty and now pricey. This 22-year-old couldn't have asked for more. In two outings with the Yash Raj banner in the year - Badmaash Company and Band Baaja Baaraat - she managed to persuade audiences of her potential with her Delhi 'kudi' role in the latter.

Anushka Sharma Hit flop score: A bright begin of a lifework

Anushka Sharma Hit flop score: A bright begin of a lifework: Shahrukh Khan starrer ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ was the introduction vehicle of the feisty performing artist Anushka Sharma. Notwithstanding ‘Rab Ne…’ did for her what ‘Om Shanti Om’ did for Deepika or ‘Dabang’ did for Sonakshi.Anushka got off to a flying start in her very first film that had the stamp of Yash Raj banner and the omnipresence of the King Khan. Anushka, as per reports, had a 3 film contract with the Yash Rajs and even though she may deny this piece of news, there is no denying the fact that her next two releases have come from the same factory.

After the super hit ‘Rab Ne…’ which gave Anushka the platform she needed, she tried to conjure up something special with ‘Badmaash Company’. The film, however, sank and the only thing that got noticed was her yellow sarong and her bed scene with Shahid Kapoor.

But just when the critics were about to write her off, ‘Band Baaja Baraat’ happened and the equations changed. A refreshing take on wedding and romance, Anushka was the only well-known face in the low-hyped film. But despite being a slow-starrer, BBB picked up momentum after being given rave reviews. Anushka’s performance earned her many brownie points.

So, with 2 hits out of 3, her score is pretty impressive at the moment and it is to be seen how the future augurs for her. She shall be next seen in the February release of ‘Patiala House’ opposite actor Akshay Kumar.

SRK to be mark envoy of XXX Energy Drinks by following year

SRK to be mark envoy of XXX Energy Drinks by following year: JMJ Group firm XXX Energy Drinks Limited today said it plans to rope in Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador of its products as it embarks on a Rs 100 crore expansion plan by next year. The company, which is looking to garner a sales of Rs 100 crore from the brand by 2015, said it is looking to set up its first production facility for which it is scouting for location.

"We are in talks to get Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador... We will officially announce in March or April next year," JMJ Group Vice Chairman Sachin Joshi said. Earlier this year, the brand has been associated with Khan's IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as its principal sponsor. He, however, did not give further financial details on the contract and the time frame of it.

The company said it is looking at setting up its first facility, planning to introduce more brands in the near future, besides expanding its presence in the overseas markets by next year. "To set up a manufacturing facility, we need to do a substantial business first. By 2012, hopefully we would start setting up a plant, which could entail an investment of USD 10 million (Rs 45 crore)," he said, adding that the capacity of the plant will be around three million cans a month. It could be either in Pune or Dubai , where it currently manufactures its products through third party, he added.

Besides, the company is also introducing products at price points between Rs 25-30 as part of its plan to tap into the mass market and expand its presence into the smaller cities. "We will be launching one more brand soon. One of the main reason for the slow growth of energy drinks in India is the high price. So we are looking at introducing an brand which could cost around Rs 25-30," he said.

At present, the firm sells four brands -- XXX, Rejuve, Nicofix and Minus in India and abroad. On expanding its international presence the company said it is looking at taking to products to around 14 countries across the globe, including UK, African countries and Singapore by the end of 2010. "We will also be increasing our marketing spend to USD 10 million (Rs 45 crore) from USD 8 (Rs 36 crore) million by next year. We are tying up with a lot of events as part of our marketing activities," he said.

Katrina Kaif & Akshay Kumar perform togather in UK

Katrina Kaif & Akshay Kumar perform togather in UK: Bollywood’s much awaited Christmas release Tees Maar Khan seems to have received good response at the UK box office as the film is approaching a staggering100,000 pounds (Rs 7 crore approx) declaring it to be one of the highest yielding Bollywood films in the UK so far.

For a few shows scheduled on December 21 and 22 at selectedtheatres the film, directed by Farah Khan and starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif has already grossed 71,623 pounds (Rs 5 crore approx). “This makes the film already one of the highest previews ever for an Indian film in the UK,” the producer said. Akshay’s role in the film is inspired by English folk lore hero Robin Hood.

Veena Malik on her fellowship with Ashmit Patel

Veena Malik on her fellowship with Ashmit Patel: Performing artist Veena Malik caused a buzz with her moves and alleged ‘friendships' and closeness with her male competitors in particular Ashmit Patel in a reality TV show.Commenting on her ‘friendship’ with co-contestant and actor Ashmit, she says, “Ashmit and my friendship started when I came to know that he is a Thalassemia patient.

I was the ambassador of such an organisation in Pakistan, that worked for thalassemic patients. I started interacting with him often and gradually realised that he is a very fine human being and now we are very close. I love him (Ashmit) but I also want to add that the fact is we are just very good friends.”When asked about the fact that the Pakistani media reported about how they felt Malik’s behaviour on the show was disgraceful, she quickly replies, “I am an individual who loves to play and have fun and that is what I have been doing in my life and on the show.

So was her conduct on the show fake as claimed by some other contestants on the show? “I don’t understand why my fellow contestants said so about me. I am just a normal girl and I am sure all young girls behave like this. I didn’t do anything that will bring shame to me, my family or my nation.”

Ask her if Bollywood is on her mind and she says, “Yes, if I get offers I will be honoured to do films in Bollywood. I had never planned this but if it happens, nothing like it. I’d love to do an action-comedy film.” When asked if she would do an item song, she says, “Yes, definitely! I love dancing and people have seen a glimpse of that. So if I get to dance I will. But I will be most happy if I get to dance with (actor) Salman Khan.”

Why did Jaya Bachan get angry?

It has for long been reported that the Bachchans and Salman normally skip each other by a whisker when they have to attend the very same occasion. It has been also said that whenever Salman and Big B have met, they have been very cordial to each other, Jaya and Salman Khan do not share the same vibe though.Not only Salman, even the reports of writer Salim Khan accusing Amitabh Bachchan for not acknowledging his efforts in making Big B the angry young man of Bollywood.

This has got some attention from the media. So, when they confronted her with the question, she threw the mike and even criticised the reporters for asking such questions. Evidently upset, Jaya was in no mood to let folks probe her personal space.

Salman Khan to host a Bigg Boss bash

Trust Salman Khan to do strange things. Since he has been hosting Bigg Boss for the past 3 months or so, Salman has also been watching the show regularly. Now with the show is coming to an end in the first week of January, the actor has decided to have a large party with all the contestants at his Bandra residence.Our source said, “Salman Khan is in contact with all those who were evicted from the house including Hrishant Goswami who has been seen partying at Salman Khan’s residence.

Although Salman Khan is not pleased with the remarks made by Manoj Tiwari after his eviction, where he blamed Salman Khan for his ouster from the show, he will invite him for the party as well. Past attempts to get all contestants of the show collectively after eviction have failed. Will Salman Khan succeed?

Shahrukh Khan will promote Energy Drinks

JMJ Group firm XXX Energy Drinks Limited today said it programs to rope in Bollywood celebrity Shahrukh Khan as the brand ambassador of its items as it embarks on a Rs 100 crore growth strategy by the coming year.The firm, which is looking to garner a sales of Rs 100 crore from the brand by 2015, said it is searching to set up its first generation ability for which it is scouting for location.“We are in talks to get Shahrukh Khan as brand ambassador… We will formally announce in March or April next year,” JMJ Group Vice Chairman Sachin Joshi told PTI.

Earlier this year, the brand has been connected with Shahrukh Khan’s IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as its main sponsor. He, however, did not give further economic details on the agreement and the time period of it.

Aishwarya paid a big cost to expose all in her biography

Aishwarya Rai has been booked or so it seems as the sassy actress has been offered a whopping amount to reveal all about her life in her autobiography. Contacted by a top international publishing house, the gorgeous beauty was handed out a blank cheque by the publishing house asking her to quote her price for the project. However, even though Ash in not sure about the project she hasn`t rejected the offer yet.

Confirming the reports a source told a daily, “Ash remains a worldwide icon who has managed to be at the leading of the game for years despite constant good work from younger actors like Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. Though the industry feels that Kareena is the numero uno celebrity in B-town, in terms of worldwide presence Ash wins over them all. Publishers want to explore the possibility of an autobiography of her journey from modeling to movies and her connections to wedding.

They feel here is a fantastic real-life story to be told.”“Ash is uncertain whether it is the right time to write a book. She respects her privacy and this is the major roadblock in closing the offer,” adds the source. What’s more is that Aishwarya too verified that she got the offer but rejected to give a definite comment by saying, “There is a right time for everything to happen”.

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