Aishwarya Rai in town today

Aishwarya Rai in town today.Wonder no more. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, A.R. Rahman and Rajinikanth will be in town today.The big stars of India will be here in support of their latest Tamil blockbuster film Enthiran (Robot), directed by famed south Indian filmmaker Shankar and produced by Sun Pictures.

The audio launch for the eagerly awaited movie will be held at Putrajaya International Convention Centre tonight, with a live telecast at 7.30pm on Astro Vaanavil’s Channel 201 and HD Channel 222.

Bollywood superstar Rajini­kanth had confirmed his attendance earlier while Aishwar­ya’s arrival here was kept under wraps as requested. But sources in Astro, the official Malaysian partner for Sun Pictures, have assured.

The Daily Chilli, a news portal for The Star, that the former Miss World will be arriving in time to witness the audio launch of Enthiran. The actress will be travelling from Mumbai to Kuala Lumpur with A.R. Rahman, the internationally acclaimed composer behind the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire.

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Amrita Rao goes for a Hot makeover

Amrita Rao donning a bold avatar in the Bollywood movie Short Kut had astounded many. However the actress, who is best recognized for portraying the image of a traditional Indian girl on the silver screen, claims that she is not going for a complete change. The 29-year old actress says that she has no uncertainties in portraying characters that have a variety of shades and her celluloid-image depends on the type of roles that she bags.

She rubbished the claims of many who said that she donned her ‘bold’ image in order to get roles. She said that her image has got nothing to do with her getting roles, since she’s comfortable with her own style. She adds that her every approach is from the same spirit that truly represents the diverse avatars of the standard Indian girl.

She also says that she never had any formal training in acting and she has put in her heart and soul in every role she has got so far. She signs off by saying that as an actress she needs to believe in herself immensely in order to make the audience realize her acting potentials.

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Deepika in Ashutosh's period thriller!

Actress Deepika Padukone plays the role of Kalpana Dutta in Ashutosh Gowariker's next Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey which is based on a true event.

The period thriller is based on the book Do and Die by Manini Chatterjee. Speaking about Kalpana Dutta, director Ashutosh Gowariker said, " Kalpana Dutta was just 17 when the Chittagong Uprising took place.

She was a voracious reader and was inspired by stories of the youngest revolutionaries. Along with her friend Pritilata Wadadar, she played different roles within the revolutionary movement, including that of a courier transporting acid from Calcutta to Chittagong.

After her arrest, the court took into consideration her age and sex and she was given a lifer. After she got released in May 1939 she married P.C. Joshi (General secretary of the Communist Party of India). The author Manini Chatterji is her daughter-in-law.

He further added, "Deepika has brought an energy and feistiness to the character of Kalpana Datta which is very endearing.

I am enamoured by her performance". Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey is director Ashutosh Gowariker’s first epic period thriller and has been shot mostly in Goa along with portions in Mumbai.

Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey is presented by AGPPL and PVR Pictures and is jointly produced by Ajay Bijli, Sanjeev Bijli and Sunita A. Gowariker. Other credits include lyrics Javed Akhtar, music Sohail Sen, costume designer Neeta Lulla, art director Nitin Desai and director of photography Kiiran Deohans.

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Lara Dutta the showstopper for the finale of Delhi Couture Week

Model turned actress Lara Dutta walked the ramp on the finale of Delhi Couture Week for fashion designer Rina Dhaka.

She walked the ramp dressed in a gorgeous black lehenga coupled with a crystal-embellished blouse. Lara quips “It is a challenge to be a showstopper and not just a model walking down the ramp.

Even if you are a celebrity, you have to do justice to the clothes you are wearing and the designer you are walking for.

When you are used to doing the jhatkas and matkas, it becomes difficult to have a calm and composed walk down the ramp.” Rina’s collection mostly comprised of cobwebs and nets.

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Katrina Kaif And Ranbir Kapoor Having Fun In London?

Just a month or so back speculation were rife that Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif had coordinated their trips to New York City. And once again rumours are rife that the duo spent quality time together in London. Reportedly, around 25th July Katrina Kaif took a break from.

Zoya Akhtar’s film 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' in Spain, to spend some time with her family in London. While Ranbir Kapoor who was shooting in Delhi for Imtiaz Ali's 'Rockstar', also landed up in London to shoot an ad film. The duo met and were spotted laughing and having fun.

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Ash set to do cameo in Abhishek’s next

Bollywood’s favourite couple Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan seem to be making every effort to spend as much time as possible with each other.After enthralling the audiences with their roles in Mani Ratnam’s Raavan, Abhishek and Aishwarya in fact want to do more movies and commercials together. The latest we hear is that Ash is planning to play a cameo in Rohan Sippy’s Dum Maro Dum.

Sources inform, “The couple has been seen together in a few commercials, but they have not signed any films together. When Rohan wanted an actress for a cameo, he decided to approach Aishwarya for the role. The actress who often visits the film’s sets to meet her husband, agreed immediately.”

This film marks the coming together of Abhishek and director Sippy after their successful collaboration in Bluffmaster. Abhishek plays the role of a fearless undercover cop in the film. It is said that Abhishek’s role in the film is similar to the role.

That his father Amitabh Bachchan played in Zanjeer during the 60s. The film is an action thriller that deals with the drug mafia of Goa. Abhishek plays a brooding cop on a mission. Set in contemporary Goa, Abhishek was required to study narcotic neurosis and criminal quirks to master the role of the cop.

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Salman Khan Follows Zarine Now

Why Salman Khan is following Katrina Kaif’s look-alike Zarine Khan? He is following her on Twitter and apart from being good friends; our Sallu Bhai is helping her grow in the B-Town and is suggesting her name to many of his filmmaker friends.

The first look of Zarine Khan in ‘Veer’ mesmerized many and she is termed as an endless beauty. She has many fans and now one of them is her ‘Veer’ hero Salman, who follows her on Twitter now.

Is there anything cooking up between them? Both the actors were also seen together at Aamir Khan’s bash for Argentina musician Gustavo Sanataolla.

Not only that, Zarine and Salman had also performed together on the IIFA stage. Now, its twitter which is bringing them together, but superhot actress, Katrina Kaif may have some problems with all these favours.

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Bollywood Actress Katrina Kaif’s Lookalike In Adult Videos

A while ago we had posted a story that there had been adult videos involving Katrina Kaif spreading on the internet and through mobile phones.

Katrina Kaif was aware of the videos, denied any involvement in these videos and claimed that the girl in the video did not had any similar features like the bollywood actress herself.

We had just stumbled on a couple of videos in which the girl does seem to look like Katrina Kaif but it is definitely not Katrina Kaif.

One of the videos involved the girl getting involved with multiple guys and performing oral sex. However the girl is NOT at all Katrina Kaif.

The lookalike has got bunny teeth and you will not enjoy the video at all unless you are really into weird stuff. This might be a disappointment to some of the fans who had been looking for “real” steamy videos of Katrina Kaif.

Previously Katrina Kaif’s sister Isabella was caught up in a video of her own in which Isabella denied any involvement.

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Trisha Krishnan In A Fix

Trisha Krishnan's debut Bollywood film Khatta Meetha, co-starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Priyadarshan, didn't fare as expected at the box-office. Even the critics found fault with her acting. Now Trisha is in a fix as she doesn't know which to choose - Bollywood or south Indian movies. She even turned down a few offers to accommodate Khatta Meetha.

Raviteja starrer Don Seenu is one of them. For now, she has one untitled Hindi film in hand. The film in question is the remake of the Tamil hit Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (Ye Maaya Chesave in Telugu). To be directed by Gautham Menon, who directed the original too, it is all set to roll next month.

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Sonam Is Made For Bollywood

It’s a matter of pride that the chiseled beauty of Bollywood, Sonam Kapoor has become another eligible candidate who can seek role in Hollywood just from her naïve period.

But, she is a perfect Bollywood girl and has turned down the attractive offers.Recently, Sonam was offered a movie by Ben Stiller.

But she didn’t say a yes to him and made her way to the Bollywood. It is not a small task, as by rejecting one or two Tinsel Town offers, she could easily make it.

She is busy touring the world around for promoting ‘Aisha’ and she has become quite an international face of the Bollywood after ‘Aisha; got associated with the world brands.

The movie is releasing the next week. After that, she will be busy for Pankaj Kapoor’s directorial debut movie, ‘Mausam’, which will most probably release the next year.

Her other pipeline Bollywood projects are Anees Bazmi’s ‘Thank You’ and her home production English movie remake of ‘Freaky Friday’.

Anil Kapoor will also cast in the movie.So, this Indian beauty is completely for India till now and doesn’t seem diverted from her aim of becoming the top Bollywood actress.

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Neil Nitin Mukesh smooches Deepika Padukone

The Bollywood smooching session is back again and this time its Bollywood Actors Neil Nitin Mukesh who smooches Deepika Padukone. Oh Yeah!! You got that correct

Bollywood Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh had to kiss Bollywood Actress Deepika Padukone on screen for their forthcoming bollywood film Lafange Parindey and the actor reportedly got cold feet. Not because he’s a virgin screen-kisser and, well, Deepika Padukone has the experience of kissing Saif Ali Khan before camera for the movie Love Aaj Kal… but, apparently, because Neil’s had a no-kiss policy in all his films so far.

His first director Sriram Raghavan had thrown a fit when Neil refused to kiss Rimi Sen. In his second film, Tera Kya Hoga Johnny, director Sudhir Mishra insisted Neil kiss Shahana Goswami. But the actor refused. Even in Jail where there was a love-making scene with Mughda Godse, Neil refused to kiss the sultry actress. But Lafange Parindey director Pradeep Sarkar pulled the plug on Neil’s chastity vow. A source from the set said it was a long, torrid smooch comparable in intensity and duration to the Aamir Khan-Karisma Kapoor kiss in Raja Hindustani. And Neil was nervous!

To be kissing the lovely Deepika! Makes us wonder Drop your comments below about it!!

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Sisters of Famous Actresses, who don't act

Recognise Anisha, Priya or Preeta? You probably won't or at least not until their last names are given. So let's try again: Do you know Anisha Padukone, Priya Rao or Preeta Balan? Yes, we are talking about the younger sisters of famous Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone, Amrita Rao and Vidya Balan, respectively.

Bollywood can not churn out a Kareena Kapoor for every Karisma Kapoor or a Shamita Shetty for every Shilpa Shetty. After all, some siblings don't want to be part of the glamourous and marvelous world that is Tinseltown.

Though these sisters might make it big in their respective field, we may never see them shine on the silver screen. Here's a list of sisters of the stars, and what they are up to:

Anisha Padukone:
Occupation: Professional golf player

Most young girls would love to have an elder sister like Deepika. Who wouldn't want to follow her footsteps, especially when the red carpet is already laid out in front of you?

But we guess Anisha Padukone in unlike other girls, and why shouldn't she
be? After all she is a professional golf player. In fact, Deepika once
said in an interview that she envies her sister and that Anisha's talent seems pretty extra-ordinary as compared to her own acting career.

Anisha did receive an offer to star in a Kannada film, but she has her own set
of goals that she wants to achieve, which doesn't include acting on
the silver screen.

Ahana Deol
Occupation: Professional dancer.

Her ENTIRE family is in the film business - right from her superstar parents to her half-brothers and cousins to, of course, her elder sister. So what makes her different from Esha Deol?

Apparently films don't interest Ahana, and it's partly because everyone around
her is doing it. As a matter of fact, Esha's first film Chura Liya Hai Tumne was offered to Ahana. And it was after her rejection that Esha was considered for the role. Talk about NOT eating from the proverbial silver spoon!

Anyway, apart from being an accomplished Bharatnatyam dancer, she plans to become a director someday. She is currently assisting Sanjay Leela Bhansali Bhansali for his Hrithik Roshan-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer ~~Guzaarish.

Rangoli Ranaut
Occupation: Housewife

Not much was known about Kangana Ranaut's family until her sister was subjected to an acid attack by a jilted lover. It made national news much to the discomfort of Rangoli, for she is quite a conservative girl, unlike Kangana.

Fortunately she recovered in time thanks to Kangana, who roped in the best surgeons for her treatment. Rangoli is now happily married to her long-time boyfriend
Vikram, and has no inclination to even move to Mumbai, let alone act in
Bollywood films.

Preeta Rao
Occupation: Student

She is the younger sister (and alleged twin) of pretty and petite Amrita Rao. Having studied History from Sophia College in Mumbai, she is also rumoured to be pursuing a higher degree in the US.

Sources close to her reveal that she is academically inclined. And although she
has done some modeling assignments she has no interest whatsoever in the glitz and glamour world that her sister is part of.

Priya Balan
Occupation: Advertising

Vidya Balan had her highs and lows in her film career but as a TV artist (inHum Paanch) she was reasonably successful. Then why didn't her sister ever dabble
in modeling?

Well, because she was apparently more interested in being behind the camera than in front of it. Ergo, Vidya's sister Priya is working in the mad world of advertising. She is working for Lowe-Lintas, where Paa director Balki is the head honcho.

Which sisters of the star would you like to see on celluloid? Leave a
comment and let us know.

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Katrina Kaif: 'I hope to find love'

Katrina Kaif is one of Bollywood's most bankable stars; she consistently sets cash registers ringing at the Box Office, but her heart is yet to break out into a song. It has been a great year so far for Katrina, who turns 26 on July 16.

The recent success of Rajneeti and her participation in two exciting projects - Farah Khan's Tees Maar Khan and Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Milegi Na Dubara - have made the year truly memorable and exciting. Her professional success notwithstanding, Katrina often feels lonely and stranded in Mumbai, away from her siblings in London and mother in Chennai.

As far as professional success goes, she says, "I couldn't have asked for more." But there is something else she wants. "In the coming year I hope to find love. Every girl needs someone to share her life with," she tells TOI. Katrina is currently in Spain on the set of Zindagi Milegi Na Dubara.

She had taken off from the unit to be with her family in London in the days leading up her birthday, which she had planned to spend in the British capital. However, a change in Zoya's schedule forced to recall Katrina to Spain a day before her birthday.

"My two youngest sisters Isabella and Sonia are coming back to Spain with me, so I have a part of my family with me. And I couldn't hope to be with a better unit on my birthday. Zoya Akhtar is one of the coolest directors I've worked with," she says. Happy Birthday Katrina! We hope you find the love that you seek, even if that means you will be breaking countless hearts.

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Rani Mukerjee eager to work with Aamir in Karan Johar film

Bollywood actress Rani Mukherjee who was last seen in Dil Bole Haddipa is eager to work with director Karan Johar again and wishes to be paired opposite Aamir Khan.

"What do u think on idea to pair Rani with Aamir? It would be great 4 me," Rani posted on her Twitter account. The 32-year-old who has worked in Karan Johar films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), posted her desire to work again with the filmmaker.

"Do u plan to make your next movie with Rani in a leading role? That would be great. Come on KJo, do a movie with Rani," she posted. The actress has earlier worked with Aamir in films like Ghulam (1997) and Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005).

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Kangna Ranaut to do debut film of Ram Vilas Paswan’s son

After Ritieish Deshmukh, son of Union minister Vilasrao Deshmukh who has made his identity in B-Town, here comes a new actor from political background. Chirag Paswan, son of Bihar MP and former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan is all set to make his entry in Bollywood with Kangna Ranaut in the film One And Only directed by Tanveer Khan.

Talking about his son, Paswan said, “I gave my consent for a career in films as I am sure he will become a superstar in whatever field he chooses.” He added, “Wherever he goes, he will carve a niche, whether in films or politics. It’s good that he chose a different path.

Had he come into politics, he would have lived in my shadow. Now, I will be known as the father of a Bollywood actor.” Supporting the son, father also said, “For Chirag, the film industry is a new field.

He has the personality, command over language and the facial expressions….all qualities fit to be an actor. I am sure he will go places.” Besides the lead pair the film by Anuj Saxena’s Maverick Productions also features Sagarika Ghatge and Neeru Bajwa.

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Fashion gets new face with Sonam Kapoor’s AISHA

Earlier the Hollywood movies used to set the benchmark for Bollywood fashion but now the things seem to get changed when an Indian movie ‘Aisha’ starring Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol claims to showcase high end fashion.

Kapoor would be seen in soft and flowery costumes including a nude tulle flowery one with a bow and small pearls. The beautiful outfits are designed by the famous Dubai-based designer Ayesha Depala.

Deepla said, “In the film, Aisha Kapoor is a girl from Delhi. She loves her clothes and animals. She is very feminine and fashion forward. I could very much relate to her in the movie because she is quintessentially like my brand in many ways.”

She added, “My clothes are subtle and reflect the wearer’s personal sense of style. Even a fully beaded couture piece will never be extremely embellished or extremely revealing.”

The film produced by Anil Kapoor’s daughter Rhea features Sonam in stylish clothes like a nude lace shift with a racer back design and nude tulle flowery dress with a bow and small pearls. Before Sonam Depala has dressed renowned Bollywood celebrities like Lara Dutta and Shilpa Shetty.

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Get ready to sip Ayesha Takia's Coffee

After her decision to try her hand at fashion designing, actress Ayesha Takia is up for yet another venture now.

According to sources, Ayesha is setting up her own coffee chain shops across the nation. For this the actress is spending quite some time travelling and doing all the ground work.

And standing by her is her hubby Farhan Azmi, who is kicked about Ayesha's new idea. Talking about her new business Ayesha says.

"I have decided to open my own chain of coffee shops across the nation. While doing films remains my core passion.

I will still love to try out a few new things in life. Opening coffee shops is just one of the ideas that has got me completely absorbed at the moment."

For the moment Ayesha is taking it easy on the film front. Her major interest currently is to see her cuppa idea take the nation by storm.

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Deepika cheers on at Grand Prix

She had vowed Cannes with her saree, but Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone was seen in a all-together more glamorous avatar as she cheered on her favourite F1 team, 'Force India' at the British Grand Prix. Dressed in her team's jersey and black shorts.

The former model cut a striking figure as she cheered on from the paddock and posed alongside the pit girls.

"The energy and buzz of the place on race weekend is something else. I am here to cheer for Force India who have been my favourite," said the actress in a press statement.

The 24-year-old was cheering for the Force India Formula One team today during the qualifying session and will be there to scream her lungs out tomorrow during the British Grand Prix races.

Force India's Adrian Sutil and Tonio Liuzzi Adrian Sutil will start 11th and 15th on the grid. Deepika is not the only Bollywood star with a love of racing. Badshah Khan, ie Shah Rukh Khan, had created a stir when he attended the Malaysian Grand Prix, as he has a huge fan following in the country.

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Celina and Shreyas at The Times of India- Best of Hollywood book launch

Celina and Shreyas at The Times of India- Best of Hollywood book launch India has always been a film crazy country. Here's news for all the Hollywood film bluffs. The Times of India has launched Times Movie Guide- Best Of Hollywood by Nikhat Kazmi. The book was launched by the sexy siren Celina Jaitley and the very talented Shreyas Talpade on Sunday evening at Mumbai's multiplex. Celina sparkled in her most favorite attire the saree with beaded and stones blouse.

Her pal as well as co star Shreyas looked smart in his ivory blazer. "Times Movie Guide-Best of Hollywood" includes 1,000 film reviews, where each and every film is worth a dekho. For the specialist, The Guide divides film categories into genres, listing the best film reviews under 15 heads which makes it very easy for the viewer to choose his film according to his mood, preference and predilection.

For action film buffs, there are 50 Best Action Films to choose from, for diehard romantics, there are 50 Best Romantic Films, for Oscar watchers, there are 200 Best Oscar-winning Films. Though it was a Hollywood films book launch, Shreyas showed his loyalty towards bollywood by saying that, "Our films are better than theirs in many aspects." Well we do agree with that.

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Sexy Lara Dutta gets a bad cold!

Lara Dutta blowed the vuvuzela and cheered so vigorously at the just-concluded FIFA World Cup 2010 that she has ended up with a cold.

"Down with a cold brought back in from South Africa. All that yelling at the games has left me whispering at home, much to the delight of my maids," . The actress` last release was Sajid Khan`s "Housefull".

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Aishwarya Rai and Kate Winslet Doing Together L’Oreal ad

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is to team with Kate Winslet on a new ad campaign for L’Oreal, it has been reported. Both are ambassadors for the cosmetics giant and will work together on a commercial film to be shot over the next few weeks, The Times of India reported. The ad is being filmed on location in Italy over two days, the paper said.

And it seems the former Miss World is excited about hanging out with the Academy Award winner, whom she met briefly in the past. Other media have quoted anonymous sources close to the Indian actress as saying she is “very excited to meet Kate”. While her last film, Raavan, tanked at the box-office, her appeal clearly remains Titanic.

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Katrina Kaif turns an Item Girl and the swaying moves of the hips

Katrina Kaif has to be in news for something or the other. Well, the latest news doing the rounds is that the gorgeous actress will soon be seen doing the belly dance.

Kats is all geared up to learn the sensual graceful gyrations and the swaying moves of the hips. Farah Khan's 'Tees Mar Khan' will show Katrina as a perfect Belly dancer.

It will be an item number that will feature Katrina's first ever item girl avatar. Director Farah Khan confirmed the new stating.

"Katrina is going to do an item song in 'Tees Maar Khan. I'm going to keep a belly dancer teacher for her. She is actually going to learn belly dancing.

So, you will see her in a new very glamorous avatar." She adds, "I've had a very good experience working with her. She is very ambitious."

Well, many such hidden surprises will soon be revealed. The movie is set to hit the theatres on the 25th of December this year.

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Deepika to romance Hrithik in New Movie Krrish 2

Much to the delight of the Roshans, Deepika Padukone has finally accepted to play Hrithik Roshan’s ladylove. She will dethrone Priyanka Chopra and will next be seen playing hunk Hrithik Roshan leading lady in the ‘Krrish’ sequel.

After the debacle of ‘Kites’, Rakesh Roshan has again taken the huge task of bringing his son’s career on track by making a sequel to the box office hit ‘Krrish’. Deepika was in the Roshan’s mind from the very first day.

It is said that she was the first choice for ‘Kites’ but high volume of intimate scene compelled the actress to reject the offer.

Moreover, she was also not ready for bikini at that moment. Her rejection proved as a blessing for Deepika. Roshan later opted for Mexican beauty Barbara Mori and thus Deepika saved herself from registering another flop. But today Deepika is more than happy to be a part of ‘Krrish’ sequel. She has readily accepted the offer.

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Amrita and Tusshar dedicated to work

Tusshar Kapoor and Amrita Rao are gung ho about Sooraj Barjatya’s Love You... Mr. Kalaakar. According to our source, the duo has been shooting for over 15 hours a day in Mumbai’s studios. A unit source said, “The film is being made on a very tight schedule. Both Tusshar and Amrita arrive at the studio and are ready with their make-up and costumes before time.

They arrive at 7 in the morning and shoot till 11 in the night. Barjatya has been pretty impressed with the young guns.” Once the shoot starts there is no looking back. “Except for a short lunch break and even shorter tea time, there is no break and the two shoot continuously till late in the night.”

Tusshar and Amrita have not left any stone unturned to prove their dedication towards the film. In fact, Tusshar immediately called Sooraj Barjatya, the day he returned to Mumbai from Golmaal 3’s Hyderabad schedule and said that he was prepared to shoot any day for Sooraj’s film.

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Neha Dhupia signed up as New brand ambassador for Colors Mobile

Neha Dhupia is someone, who, by now has carved a niche for herself, not just in Bollywood, but also in the world of modelling and brand endorsements.

One should not forget the fact that she is one of the very few Miss India winners to have hit the jackpot in the tinsel town.

That Neha is one of the most wanted actresses in Bollywood is a known fact, the other fact also remains terra firma that, in today's date she is one of the most sought after names in the arena of brand endorsements.

According to Bollywood Hungama's confirmed sources, Neha has been signed up as the brand ambassador of Colors Mobile.

Source added that the said cellular company, which is a newly launched under the stimulus of Lucky Group, is fuelled by its directors' uncompromising vision to provide quality services. Reportedly, Neha was the unanimous choice as she reflects the company's premier image.

The company's all out to offer quality product and service for telecom and IT sector and is geared to be the premier mobile handset player (both GSM & CDMA) in the country.

Repeated attempts to establish contacts with Neha Dhupia proved futile, while her publicist denied any such signing of the deal.

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Hrithik plans B’day for Katrina

I have been constantly reporting about Katrina Kaif shooting in Spain for Zoya Akhtar’s Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara but she has found a home away from home as the team of the film is as close as a family. So much so that they not only remembered her Birth day on 16th July but have also planned a surprise party to make feel special on this special day.

It was Hrithik Roshan and Farhan Akhtar’s idea to plan a surprise bash for the girl and the other two Abhay Deol and Kalki Koechlin are also equally enthusiastic about the day. They have all decided to shoot like any other day and would surprise her at the stroke of the midnight. She would be really touched!

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Are Lara-Hesh house hunting?

Another star couple may soon make Bandra their home. The suburb is abuzz with news that Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi who have been seen together in public numerous times and are rumoured to be a couple, are house hunting in the area togetherAccording to a Bandra-based broker.

The couple has been looking at houses in the area for quite some time. "They need a 4-BHK apartment with a sea view within a budget of nearly Rs 15 crore," said the broker.

He added that getting a house in Bandra according to the couple's specifications is easy given their budget, but what isn't is finding one that the actress really likes. "They have seen at least six houses so far, including some near Bandstand, but Lara is still waiting to be shown the 'right' house," he said.

While Lara remained unavailable for comment, her secretary, Divya Tejuja, denied the news. "She (Lara) already has a house in Bandra and has been staying there for years now. News of her looking for a house with Bhupathi is absolutely untrue."

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Stuck in the Middle: Bollywood's delayed films

This past Friday, the Shahid and Kareena starrer Milenge Milenge, finally hit theaters after a six year wait. It is the latest in a long line of films to be seen on screen after an extended delay.

It was only down to hard work and persistence from producer Boney Kapoor that this stuck film made it to the final hurdle, way after its scheduled 23 December 2005 release.

Shooting began on Milenge Milenge when the stars were still a couple. Since then, Kareena has of course gone on to become one half of the Saifeena jodi, while Shahid has been linked with Vidya, Priyanka, Genelia and whichever heroine he happens to be co-starring with at the time. And to think Shahid and Kareena's last film Jab We Met is universally regarded as their best performance, filmed as the couple were heading towards serious splitsville. One of the problems of selling new wine in an old bottle is continuity. Check out Kareena go from not-so-slim to slim to size zero and back again, and watch Shahid as he fluctuates between the boyish chocolate boy of yesteryears to the almost thirty-something he is today.

This is not the first Bollywood film to be stuck. Earlier this year Dulha Mil Gaya was released in January after being held up for a couple of years. In 2007, Saif Ali Khan, Bipasha Basu and Sanjay Dutt starrer Nehlle Pe Dehlla was finally unleashed. Originally titled Jimmy aur Johnny, the comedy was completed in 2002 where it sat collecting dust. Govinda in Naughty @ Forty is another one hit by hard times. Shooting started on the project over two years ago, but the latest is - the producers are out of money. Sushmita Sen again, still no sign of dream project Rani Laxmi Bai.

Then there are the films which fall into the all talk no action category. Take Mallika Sherawat starrer Hisss, long since wrapped, no amount of Cannes appearances or Mallika tweeting brings its release date any closer. What about Preity Zinta-Shiney Ahuja starrer Harr Pal? In light of recent circumstances, my money says this one is never going to see the light of day!

Although most stuck films tend to lay an egg at the box office, there are exceptions. Hindi film epic Mughal-e-Azam was originally planned in 1944, shelved due to political tensions, and had been in production for nine years when it released in 1960, going on to give record collections. It remains to be seen if Milenge Milenge can do a Mughal-e-Azam.

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Emraan Hashmi - a don with an edge!

Underworld dons in Hindi films are like cardboard cutouts of the stereotypical baddies who smoke ciggies, talk less, glower more, and gun down their foes without as much.

As a flicker of guilt. But expect a fresh depiction of the lords of the crime world in director Milan Luthria’s Once Upon.

A Time In Mumbaai, starring Emraan Hashmi, Ajay Devgan, Kangana Ranaut and Prachi Desai. Emraan, who plays a don, says the film would be a turning point of his career.

He adds that his character is unlike the dons we have seen in Hindi films before. “It's a turning point of my career. I have played mostly romantic and intense roles.

On-screen criminals and underworld dons are mostly one-dimensional but here we have tried to give them an edge, to bring an emotional context... good songs, so that the film becomes more colourful and not dark,” the actor is quoted as saying by a news agency.

Emraan’s role in the film required him to develop six pack abs. “I hate this term six-pack. When Milan narrated the script he made sure that the character demands an overall muscular physique. Because of the action sequences, the toughness in the look was required,” Emraan said.

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I'm almost half-naked in Aisha - Ira Dubey

Sexy shorts and tank tops - actress Lillete Dubey's daughter Ira Dubey has worn all this and even less for her first commercial Bollywood film Aisha in order to look flamboyant and wild, and says she felt almost "half-naked". "My character in Aisha is quite flamboyant and wild. So my clothes required to be bizarrely quirky and bold.Fashion is a huge element in Aisha," Ira told IANS.

She added: "I was told that whichever clothes you see on the ramp and say - 'Who will wear that?' - that's the confidence that my character Pinki Bose must have." So, she did just that. "My own personal style of dressing is very experimental.

I like to have fun with my clothes. One day I came back from my trials and told my elder sister Neha that I have to wear really bizarre clothes for Aisha. She said: 'That's easy because it will be just like you!' Then I told her it is 20 times more bizarre than I can get!" Ira said.

"There are clothes in funky and bold colours and they are really short. I keep joking that I'm almost half-naked in the film. There are really short pairs of shorts and I wear a bikini in a scene where we play beach volleyball," she said.

"In 60-70 percent of the film, I am wearing shorts and wear one or two skirts as well," added Ira, who insisted on wearing spectacles in the film to add zing to her character.

The 26-year-old theatre actress said she has developed a brave fashion sense after Aisha, which is based on Jane Austen's popular novel Emma.

"I have definitely become braver in style. I have a very petite frame and my co-actors used to keep saying 'you can carry them off well'. Even though I do wear a lot of funky stuff, I haven't been very bold," she said.

"But I guess now I am a little more confident on that front," said Ira, who requested producer Rhea Kapoor to let her keep a pair of chic navy blue boots that she wore in the film. Before Aisha, Ira featured in Rohan Sippy's The President Is Coming and also was a movie critic for Sony Pix's Chicks On Flicks.

At the moment, she is "a bundle of nerves" and hopes she does not get typecast in Bollywood. "It's very easy to get typecast in the Indian film industry. In my last film The President Is Coming, I played a sophisticated upper class girl. In Aisha also, I play someone who likes high-end things. But now I really want to work with directors like Anurag Kashyap and Vishal Bharadwaj to play more grounded roles," Ira said.

"I've done many strong, female-oriented roles in plays, so I am capable of doing simpler looking, tough roles and prove that I can handle a whole lot of diverse work," she added. Aisha also features Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, Arunoday Singh and newcomers Amrita Puri and Lisa Haydon. Ira plays the role of Pinky Bose, a filthy rich girl who is best friends with Sonam's character Aisha.

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Kareena's football party fun

World Cup fever was at its peak last night, and even those B’wood folks who couldn’t make it to South Africa were partying away. Take Kareena Kapoor, who joined Karan Johar and Amrita Arora at Maheep Kapoor’s house for a football party. Who’s the guy in the picture with her here? Well, that’s ‘Wake Up Sid’ director Ayan Mukherjee who got bonding with Bebo at the bash.

Other stars were watching at home, and a lot of them predicted the winner right too, just like Paul, the octopus. Aamir Khan posted on his Twitter page, “Ok. I back Spain. This time I'm on the same side as Paul. Lets see if hs ability 2 predict correctly is strong, or my ability 2 predict wrong!”

Once Spain defeated Holland, Aamir added, “Dear Paul, aap purush nahi... Octopus ho.”Big B posted in the same vein: "Paulie Baba zindabad !! Didn't kick a single ball and lifted WorldCup .."Abhishek Bachchan added, “Guess it was just Spain's night! God help us all now, here come the octopus interviews. Dying to see what the news channels do with it....”

Riteish Deshmukh had his own funny line to add, “Yeaaaaahhhhhhhh OCTOPUS WON - POPAT KA POPAT HO GAYA,” referring to the parrot that had predicted that Holland would win. Karan Johar then said, “Ok!! Octopus baba rules!! Welcome the new astrologer of the world!!”

Arshad Warsi added: “Witnessed one of the most aggressive match last night... Well deserved victory for Spain... Paul Baba ki jai ho..” And Bollywood’s ladies were in on the fun too. Shilpa Shetty posted on her Twitter page, “Spain won yay! Trusted Paul (the octopus) so supported them And won a bet!!..ha ha ha..

Sonam Kapoor, whose dad Anil watched the match in Africa, had a very girly take on the match. “Spain won.. Woo hoo.. The hotties are gonna remove their jerseys now,” she posted. And Bipasha Basu took the time to praise her man John Abraham. “Why do I need to know Paul's predictions? I have John the octopus! He predicted rt from d start Spain would win. They did! Yay!”

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Amrita Rao, Tusshar Kapoor Start Filming for Love U... Mr. Kalakaar

Production for Rajashree Entertainment's Love U... Mr. Kalakaar, a young love story headlining Amrita Rao and Tusshar Kapoor has started. The unit is shooting 14 hours a day with trademark Rajashri efficiencies. Unlike Rajshri's past megahits - Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Hum Saath Saath Hain and Vivah, Amrita's debut film - the new film is not focused on a marriage.

Also, Sooraj Barjatya, who wielded the baton for the past hits, is taking a backseat. Love U... Mr. Kalakaar, the first of a 3 film deal between Amrita Rao and Rajshir Productions, is being helmed by debutant director S Manasvi, an FTII graduate who has also written the story and the screen play.

It is the story of Sahil (Tusshar Kapoor), a cartoonist, an artist who derives his inspiration from emotions that come from the sky, from the earth, a scrap of paper, a passing shape, a spider's web; while Ritu (Amrita Rao) is a management trainee, whose world revolves around debits, credits, turnovers, profits, deadlines. She falls in love with Sahil.

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Bipasha Basu wants to touch up!

Like all successful entrepreneurs, Bipasha Basu is looking to expand her horizons. The Bollywood bombshell, who is launching her chic fitness line and her second fitness DVD only months after she floated her company, is planning to hit the cosmetics industry by storm.

“I think I understand cosmetics and make-up very well. I’m known for my make-up and it is something I have been always interested in.

So, naturally my transition into the cosmetics industry is only a matter of time now. I have plans in place and I’m waiting for the right moment to take the plunge. I believe that like my other business ventures, this too will be successful as it is quite up my alley,” Bipasha reveals to DNA.

Ask her what new innovation she will bring to the table and the kind of cosmetics range she will have (as we wondered if it will only focus on dusky women since it’s Bips’ complexion), and she shoots, “It will be for all complexions but yes Asian girls will definitely be my priority. I want to make my brand international too but not before I establish it in India.

But yes, I know all about how to do make-up fordusky skin. My speciality iseye make-up as I have had Asian girls run up to me to ask for make-up tips when I was in London. They loved the kind of make-up I do and I think it’s one of my plus points,” she says. Bipasha, who is currently awaiting the release of her sensitive movie on Kashmir directed by Rahul Dholakia, says despite stones hurled at her in Kashmir when the shooting was taking place, she does not fear for her life.

“I had thought that I could not get out of Kashmir that day and that we all would get killed. The mob was angry but I think things have settled down now. I do not fear for my life because we have made an honest film and as soon as people see the film, people will understand the intention. It’s sad that we did have to cancel the Kashmir premiere due to the curfew and the tension in the valley.”

The actor is also longing for acclaimed director Rituporno Ghosh’s long delayed film Draupadi to kick off. “It’s one project that I can’t wait to work in. I’m fascinated by her character. It’s a film about power and emotions in a historical setting. It’s just dealing with the human side. I love Draupadi and the things she went through in her life are monumental. It will be great to play her,” she ends.

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Akshay did not interfere: Trisha

One can well expect Trisha to deliver in her debut Bollywood outing Khatta Meetha. After all she is not quite a newbie in the industry and already has close to 35 films to her credit down South.

In the industry for more than 7 years now, she has seen quite a lot and is pretty much established. Now that she has got a Bollywood launch with none other than Akshay Kumar as a co-star cum producer and Priyadarshan as a director, it couldn’t have been better than that.

Still, considering the fact that Priyadarshan-Akshay is a tried and tested ‘jodi’, one wonders if she ever got scared about being sidelined. “Yes, eventually this is Akshay’s film but then I don’t mind that. Many of my predecessors had some of the best kick starts but couldn’t travel much distance.

I hope to make a point in Khatta Meetha even though it may not be a conventional launch”, admits Trisha who plays the role of a collector who locks horns with ex-boyfriend Akshay Kumar, a road contractor, in the film.

With the basic plotline cutting down the romance angle, doesn’t she ever feel that she could have rather started off in Bollywood with a love story?

“This is my first film and I can’t be too choosy; let’s admit that”, says Trisha with a smile. “For a start, I have to be seen with big star and a director who gives guaranteed box office return. I guess this is good enough to make your first move.

I won’t say that there is no love story at all in the film. It may not be there for the complete two and a half hours of the film but there is a thread of love story between me and Akshay that plays through the film.”

One hears that as a producer of the film, Akshay went extra long to make sure that she was being taken care of well. What does Trisha have to say about that?

“That's right”, she confirms. “It was quite funny that despite being a producer, there was no producer-like interference from him on the sets. I didn’t see any such traits from Akshay. He was more like a co-star all the time and made sure that I give my best for the role.”

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Katrina Kaif's weakness and strength

We know that Katrina Kaif has a weakness that she can’t hide. It’s her accented dialogue delivery in films. It’s been more than six years since the angelic beauty stepped into Bollywood, but she can’t still get that Brit accent out of her Hindi dialogues.

Despite that the gal has managed to not just cement her place but rise to the top in B-Town because she also has a strength. It’s her ability to impeccably memorize pages of lengthy dialogues.

Not the one to cover up her shortcomings, Katrina gets no hiccups in admitting that she struggles in her accent. But her memory makes up for this weakness.

“What makes it all easy is that I have a very good memory...I only need to work on the accent...” she is quoted as saying by a news daily. The actress is presently in Spain shooting for director Zoya Akhtar’s movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara with Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol.

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Kareena craves for Hyderabadi Biriyani

For those who thought that the stunning Kareena Kapoor keeps away from food to maintain her famous size zero figure.
Then think again! The Czarina of Bollywood who is currently in Hyderabad shooting for Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal 3 has taken a break from her diet to freak out on the local biryani which top's her craving list.

Reveals a source “ Post pack up, Kareena would call for the typical Hyderabadi Biryani. She didn’t compromise on her yoga sessions but did gorge on delicious food.

Kareena is a true blooded Kapoor after all! Recently voted as People Magazine’s most beautiful woman, Kareena Kapoor joins Ajay Devgan, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade and Kunal Khemu for the lethally comic Golmaal 3.

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Bips suffers shaadi blues

John Abraham is not proposing to his girlfriend of nine years Bipasha Basu just yet. Both the actors are currently committed to making the most of their Bollywood innings. And since they’re also enjoying their relationship, neither is in any hurry to walk down the altar. But it is interesting to know that had Bipasha accompanied John to Indian cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s recent shaadi.

This wedding would have only been the third wedding she has attended in 28 years. Bips confessed that she suffers from shaadi blues, and the reason why she has only been in two weddings in her entire life is because she can’t handle the whole getting decked up routine that is mandatory for guests and the bride at the big, fat Indian wedding.

“I hate getting decked up,” says Bips. So she actually goes to great lengths to avoid going to a marriage. “I’m okay with attending receptions,” she says. “You can still get away with just wearing something formal and nice to a reception. But the actual shaadi ceremony is something I have avoided all these years.” Of course, when John pops the question, which he ultimately will, then Bips has no issues being the beaming bride in full finery.

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Neha has no issues with Aishwarya and Akshay

Neha Dhupia created waves with the bold films like Julie and Sheesha in the beginning of her career, however, those films did not give her recognition of kind.
She was expecting and now she as we all know she has reduced as some sidey in a multi-starrer film.

Her upcoming film Action Replayy stars Akshay and Aishwarya and of course the film will more carry the duo rather than her but she has no issues with it as she loves acting.

About which she says that the screen space that she is getting, the timing and the character which is given to her is perfect.

Her director Vipul Shah according to her was extremely kind to her plus she also enjoyed working with many new comers. Her role in the film is called Mona and she is sporting a retro look of nineties in the film.

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Akshay is passé, Kat is now lucky for Ranbir

Bollywood’s lucky mascot’ - that’s Katrina Kaif for you. And considering her track record of hits in last four years, the tag is justified. “Katrina Kaif has a commendable record of hit films to her name. She scored a hattrick with Akshay Kumar and now seems to be doing the same with Ranbir Kapoor, with whom she worked with in Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani and Raajneeti,” said a trade analyst. “The audience just seems to love the pair.”

Interestingly, Kat has never denied that she holds audience’s appreciation over acclaim. “I know critics have loved the film [Raajneeti] and that feels great. But I have always waited for the audience’s reaction more than the critics,” said the actress who is shooting in Spain currently.

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It is very easy to fall prey to depression: Vidya Balan

When everything from her love life to her fashion sensibilities were dissected, one thing that no one could point.

Their fingers at was Vidya Balan’s acting abilities. Considered by almost every film-maker as one of Bollywood’s finer actors.

Vidya has only let her work do the talking. The last two years of her acting career have been phenomenal as.

She has swept every award for her performances in films like Paa, in which she played Amitabh Bachchan’s mother and Ishqiya, where she was a conniving seductress.

“I feel humbled and thrilled at the same time. The last two years only validated my belief that good films always work.

And that I should only choose films with good scripts. I have got a good response in out-and-out commercial films as well as different cinema.

I’m not pigeon-holing myself into any typecast. I choose exciting work. I’m too greedy to just work in off-beat movies and let go of commercial films,” says Vidya.

Talking about if she experienced the same kind of alienation that the late model Viveka Babajee was reported to have faced.

She says, “It is hard to cope up with constant criticism. Those days whenever I used to open the papers it was like.Vidya Balan’s name had to be there either for her personal life or for her fashion sense. But no one could say anything bad about my acting. That is where I drew my courage from and concentrated to channelize my attention,” she says.

Vidya adds, “Like modeling, even in acting it is very easy to fall prey to depression. But I believe nothing is worth giving up life for. I’m a heavily optimistic person and I would tell one and all to believe that there are rays of light after darkness.”

The actor says she is more at peace with herself by accepting how she looks and dresses up. “I think I was trying to be someone else and trying to fit into a mould which people were not accepting. I’m grateful to those criticisms about my weight, dressing sense because I realized that I was trying to forcefully do something. I realized I just have to be myself,” she says. When asked if she has done something different as her recent photoshoots have her going glam, she adds, “It’s the same Vidya but in a happier and fearless space,” she ends.

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Ranbir's rugged look on Hi! Blitz cover

He is all of twenty seven and already touted as the next big thing. Some jealous lot credit it to his lineage while others accept that it is sheer hard work and performance skills that has made Ranbir Kapoor a star. In the July issue of Hi! Blitz magazine Ranbir stands confident in his demeanour looking absolutely breathtaking; someone who has every thing to make a girl swoon

Go through the issue, and in the lengthy interview that the star gave one would realise what Ranbir is really all about.

He is in fact an introvert and a shy guy. To quote him "I have had only three relationships in the 27 years of my life. I have never cheated or two-timed a woman. People have this image that I am a ladies man, but it's not true." The young Kapoor discloses his love for cinema, his take on relationships and more making this issue a spicy one for Ranbir fans.

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Hot And Glamorous Lara Dutta in PETA Go Vegetarian Advertisement

Bollywood actress Lara Dutta features in the latest PETA Go vegetarian advertisement where she is seen covered with vegetables and mushrooms. Lara said, “Even seemingly small choices can have a big impact on our health, our community and the world around us. Going vegetarian is one of the easiest ways to improve our health, help countless animals and protect the Earth.”

She will be supporting the cause of ‘Go Vegetarian’. Lara, for starters, has always been an animal lover. So much so, that her family even had the company of dogs, squirrels and baby monkey as pets Using her oomph to promote vegetarianism, Lara is seen wearing a dress made with lettuce leaves and other vegetables by Gavin Miguel. She is shot by ace lensman Jatin Kampani.

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Cold war between Hot Katrina Kaif and Lovely Kareena kapoor

Bollywood seems to be the right place for cold wars and rivalry and every day something happens i.e. hideous and taut. Between actors and sometimes between actresses, it always happens between and among our Bollywood stars.

This time one news is swelling that Kareena was having shoots at same location where Katrina was also shooting for her some of the movie.The bad thing is that they both did not interact to each other even after the shoots were being held in same area.

It is also said that both actress made a reasonable distance to ignore each other. It is true that in Bollywood cold war becomes hot war in seconds and this happened many time to many actors and actresses. We hope it shall not take place between Katrina and Kareena and rest future will reveal.

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Milenge Milenge review: Too staid for a comedy, too bland for a romance

Milenge Milenge is a prime `how-not-to’ example of turning an original film’s unique concept into a predictable Bollywood romance.

Milenge Milenge was made five years ago. The Indian film audience has since evolved and has developed a taste for more stimulating stories.

Of course, rom-coms are still the popular flavour, but even love stories are checking their syrupiness level and adding a dose of authenticity. In this film, the heroine describes her life’s goal as finding Mr Right, having two kids, and looking after the home and children while the husband is off to work.

Stepford Wives, anyone? For characterisation, you have the girl smiling at everyone, including unsuspecting security staff, buying flowers for no reason, and staring at wedding lehenga-cholis longingly at store windows.

Writer-director Satish Kaushik (Karzzz, Tere Naam, Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai) has always had a problem portraying his female characters effectively. Stuck in a time warp, he believes that the leading lady ought to be a teddy-bear adoring, love-crazy girl without a mind or a spine.

So our protagonist Priya (Kareena Kapoor with the favourite screen name back then), is thrilled when a tarot card reader predicts that she will find her love within seven days, at 7 a.m., and the lover will be wearing seven colours.

She falls in love with Immy (Shahid Kapoor) who meets her ideal of being a teetotaller and a non-liar. But then we realise that Immy’s been manipulating her all along. And there’s where comes in Serendipity, the 2001Hollwood success from which the rest of the film’s plot is taken.

Priya decides to test destiny, and determine whether they’re meant for each other. Phone numbers are written on a book and a currency note. `If we’re meant to find each other, we’ll find each other’s numbers,’ they say and sign off. Now three years later.

They’re still in love with each other, but without any means to contact. That’s the ‘rom’ part. The ‘com’ part is the kind to make your toes curl. For it takes a special kind of endurance to sit through Shahid Kapoor and his college friends in drag, heaving their implants to a raunchy song.

Shahid plays the lover-boy with his usual stock of expressions that hasn’t changed over the years. His earnestness and sincerity shines through as always, though. Kareena’s character is super-boring, but her effervescence somewhat makes up for the wishy-washy character sketch.

In keeping with those times, we must endure Kareena Kapoor with blonde highlights and garish make-up (shocking pink nails, always shiny lips). And, yes, both lead characters have “best friends” employed solely for the reason of making the lead pair look good.

So forget about the film. Everyone knows it’s dated. The main draw is the onscreen, once off-screen, pairing of Kareena and Shahid. They’re cute together, but they don’t share the fun chemistry of Jab We Met. Too staid for a comedy, too bland for a romance, the film might draw those viewers keen on seeing Kareena-Shahid onscreen again.

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