Actor Aftab Shivdasani whose new movie ‘De Taali’
is set for a release seems to have worked very hard for it. Aftab who was
shooting a Rajasthani folk number with Riteish Deshmukh was much talked
about for his high energy levels. Faffy was so full of enthu that he worked
for 72 hours continuously and showed no signs of tiredness even in 73rd
hour.
Hats off to Aftab!!
Farah Khan, who is savoring the joys of being a mother, has
decided to take a break from film-making this year. Farah, married to editor
turned director, Shirish Kunder, gave birth to triplets in February. In her
40s, Mother of two daughters, Diva and Anya and a son Czar, she had to wait
for very long to get into this role.
“Doing a film takes too much time. A
whole year is needed to put it together.”says Farah.
For time being, she is enjoying her role as a judge on TV show ‘Jo
jeeta wahi sikander’ and will return to movies after a year.
Kareena kapoor - From zero to one!!
Just when we thought it was going going gone, Kareena has bounced back with
a size one figure. Kareena who is currently shooting with
Salman Khan in Australia has finally started binging on
food. The hectic shooting schedules keep her busy while, lessening her
workout time. Fashion designer Manish Malhotra who has signed up Kareena as
the show stopper for his collection was heard saying “now that she is a size
one, I have to work doubly hard to get the clothes to fit perfectly”.
The
upcoming IIFA, to be held at Bangkok from June 6-8 will see Kareena shaking
a leg on some hit numbers and walking the ramp for Manish. The designer who
has done makeovers of many Bollywood stars will present a bridal collection
at IIFA 2008. He discloses “, I am looking forward to the international
Indian platform that will allow me to showcase my art. I will be using 15
female models and 5 male models. But right now, I am concentrating on
Kareena.”
While Kareena will fly to Bangkok only a few hours before the show,
anxious Manish is trying hard, contemplating with designs that will best
accentuate Bebo’s new figure!!
Yet another cover from Soha Ali Khan
taking the crown of the ‘Cover Queen’ from Bollywood’s new
found diva
Kareena
shedding her inhibitions (and clothes) for Maxim, that we have yet another
cover story from Soha in the fashion magazine ‘Elle’.
Attired in a feminine pink robe, Soha leaves no temptation unexplored with
those sensuous eyes of her. Check out Soha in a femme fatale mode with Elle.
Hansika Motwani - Big dreams, small age!
She shot to fame with her launch in the hit flick ‘Aap Ka Suroor’opposite Himesh Reshammiya. However, she had already tasted success as a
child artist. Just a teenager not touching the eighteen year old category,
Hansika Motwani has dreams flying high.
The sexy teenager has bought
herself a brand spanking new car, even though she is not legally allowed to
drive yet. So, now she is the proud owner of a Honda Civic (we envy) but
will have to wait to get behind that tempting wheel. Till then, her driver
will escort her around. Not bad again!
‘Do Not Disturb’ teams up Govinda and David Dhawan once again
When the title of the film goes ‘Do Not Disturb’, it issure to ring the naughtiest bells in your system. Vashu Bhagnani is more
than excited about his new venture which will have the rocking team of
Govinda and David Dhawan along with other stars like Riteish Deshmukh, Lara
Dutta, Sushmita Sen, Ranvir Shorey and Rajpal Yadav.
Talking excitedly
about the film, Vashu says, “The correct selection of star cast is half
battle won. I feel both Govinda and Riteish Deshmukh have excellent comic
timing which will work wonders for the film.” Do Not Disturb goes on floors
on June 15.
Besides this, Vashu has things going at other scenes too. He is launching
his son Jackie in ‘Kal Kisne Dekha’, which is directed by Vivek Sharma. He
has also signed Abhishek for a yet untitled film to be directed by Apoorva
Lakhia. Well, we have things on a move for Bhagnani, it seems!
Salman Khan too joined the bandwagon of bloggers!
Blogging which seems to be the latest trend in Bollywood is affecting one
and all. After Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan its
Salman Khan
who is writing blogs for Sony. Indeed, it is a publicity gimmick of his new
game show on TV “Dus ka Dum’’.
Salman who is
busy shooting in Australia for Prem Soni’s directorial film ‘Main Aur Mrs
Khanna, despite being busy, managed to write the blog from there.
Vikas Kapoor his manager says “Salman Bhai is used to working in tight
schedules. He has started blogging for Sony as they requested him to write.
He has just started blogging and the response is excellent. This is for the
first time that he is interacting through his blog and seems he is enjoying
too.”
Salman who is always associated with some or the other controversy is
writing his heart out in his blogs. This is for the first time he is talking
to public in detail. “All my decisions are based on my instinct and some
people think that I am too moody and cynical. But believe me I have been
guided by my instincts, and my heart, all my life! I do not depend too much
on intelligence, analysis and calculations…” says Salman.
He feels that the show Dus ka Dum is his tribute to public who has been
watching his films since 19 years and has shown him love and respect “this
is not merely a show, but my Shukrana… …”, Salman admitted.
SRK’s new costars getting sexier like him!
After Om Shanti Om’s petite actress Deepika Padukone, it is the AnushkaSharma, who will be seen as King Khan’s costar in “Rab ne bana di
Jodi“. Like Deepika, she also hails from Bangalore. She is quite
luck to have support of Aditya Chopra and SRK like as Deepika who was backed
up well by SRK and Farah to get an initial break in tinsel town.
The
actress from Bangalore is a model and made several appearances in many TV
commercials. Pursuing graduation in economics from Bangalore, she was
showstopper in Wendell Roderick’s show at Lakme Fashion week this year. “It
was her beautiful expressive eyes which made me select her as my
showstopper” said Roderick.
Even Yash Copra has lots of applauds for her, according to him, she fits
perfect for the role, “We were looking first and foremost for someone who
could truly embody the spirit of small town Punjab and we know we have found
her in Anushka and while she has no previous acting experience, we have seen
that unique spark in her that makes us confident that she will be a standout
even opposite Shah Rukh,”
“Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi” that is scheduled for shooting from May 16 will hit
theatres worldwide on Dec 12. While discussing
aboutthe film Shah Rukh said, “The first day of shooting is what
gave me goose bumps like nothing else and to make films with Yash Raj, that
too when Adi is directing, is an experience that is more than 100%
exciting”.
So , lets keep our fingers crossed for another Yash Raj venture!!
Tania Zaetta’s Bollywood career in doubt
The aspirations of the Australian Star Tania Zaetta’s to make headway inBollywood received severe blow after the publication of alleged news in
India’s two largest circulated dailies about her involvement in sex scandal
with Australian soldiers in Afghanistan.
The news has also gained
prominent focus on the face page of entertainment websites as well. The
story featured on the HindustanTimes.com under title, “Who dares loses.
Starlet Tania romped with troops in war zone.”
On the news published in the newspapers Zattea expressed apprehension
that this could tarnish her career in Bollywood that she make after working
hard for previous 10 years. She has been quite active in character roles
and Bunty aur Babli and Salaam Namaste were big hits in India. In an
interview, she told that her desire was to work beyond the image of an “item
girl”. But there is still doubt, how Hollywood would treat this incident.
Meet Shruti Hassan on the covers of ‘Verve’
Well, we have the child of two yesteryear superstars gearing up to step intothe glamour world. Talking about Shruti Hassan, daughter of Kamal Hassan and
Sarika, she rocks the covers of the latest issue of ‘Verve’.
The issue talks about Shruti, what it is to be a child of two superstars and
about her fancy for black nail polish and army jackets.
Shruti does not
have just looks, she also writes her own songs, croons, jams with the tabla
and piano, and has performed at bigger venues than your mind can ever think,
venues as big as Whiskey A Go Go, Hard Rock Café etc… to say the least.
Though Shruti does not have any Bollywood project in her hands at present,
she is waiting for the right moment to knock at her doors. Well, Shruti, we
are more than convinced that the right moment is not far behind!!
Aamir Khan gets sweet and salty with Monacco biscuits
After Samsung phones, ‘Mr. Perfectionist’, Aamir Khan willnow be seen endorsing the sweet and salty flavour of Monacco biscuits.
The
ad shows a political party campaigning for its leader on the road, while
Aamir and his friends are in a tearing hurry to cross the road, and they do
not want to get late for the film at any cost. Even as they cross the road,
they are stopped by one of the cronies of the political leader. That’s when
Aamir gets his ’salty’ elements in place and ’sweetly’ manages to cross the
road and is even on time for the film!
Now, we can very well guess that this ad had been shot quite a long time
back because Aamir sports a full grown hair for the ad as opposed to the
current hair he is sporting for his forthcoming venture ‘Ghajini’.
Shahid convinced his little fans to study hard!The chocolate boy Shahid Kapoor is as much loved by children as by girls.
Recently, during a shoot at Pune, Shahid was seen surrounded by more than
200 students who had swarmed towards him as the school bell rang for recess.
The students stood there even after the recess got over. Students refused to
go to their classes till Shahid spent some quality time with them.
Shahid
despite of being over possessed by shooting schedule managed to get some
quality time with students, he talked to them and told they shouldn’t miss
their classes and study hard which student listened though, reluctantly.
Thus he managed to convince them with his charismatic personality.
Three cheers to Shahid!!!
Mirror, mirror…. who’s the slimmest of the all?After Kareena Kapoor and Ayesha Takia shedding their body weight, buzz is
that Om Puri has joined the bandwagon. The weight loss fad is catching on
like fire in Bollywood.
Om Puri who has been visiting health clinic for
the last few weeks says “I had developed a paunch. When I saw myself in Don,
I realised how hideous I was looking. I’ve been working on it. I’ve already
lost about nine kilos, and I intend to knock off another nine in the next
few months.” On being asked about his formula he likes. “Diet mainly, but
I’m also taking medical help. Five years ago I underwent a back surgery, the
same one that Shah Rukh Khan did.”
But actress Bipasha Basu holds a different opinion. She seemed to be very
concerned about this trend of unhealthy weight loss in Bollywood. “For god’s
sake, don’t starve yourself to stay in shape. It gives you a prematurely
aged look. Eat, sleep and live well. And avoid getting obsessive about
losing weight.” she says.
While actor Aryan Vaid boasts “Most of them doctor their abs to make them
look perfect before the camera. There’s a lot of coloring and contouring
going on to make the abs look prominent on those midriffs. Very few actors
have authentic six-abs. I do,”
It seems that Bollywood is walking on the foot steps of Hollywood.
‘Rang Rasiya’at Cannes 61st Cannes Film Festival will see talented director Ketan Mehta, who is
spearheading the new-fangled Independent Indian Filmmakers Worldwide
(IIFW) initiative, promote his latest film ‘Rang Rasiya’.
The film is a
period drama about the relationship between legendary painter Raja Ravi
Varma and his muse played by Randeep Hooda and Nandana Sen respectively.
Well, judging by the brief clips of the movie shown at the Cannes party on
Tuesday evening, it is a lush and sensuous film with several love scenes
between the two. The party hosted by Deepa Sahi’s Maya Movies and Aanand
Mahendroo’s Infinity Entertainment was attended by the director of the film
Ketan Mehta and cast members Randeep Hooda, Nandana Sen and Ferena Wazier.
The film which also has an English version titled Colours of Passion, is
set for release across India by June end.
Here is Salman’s marriage on the cards! Salman Khan, media’s favorite guy is once again in news for his love
interest. He had affair with many actresses in his life in past like -
Sangita Bijlani, Somi Ali,
Aishwarya Rai,
but he was never successful in a single affair that might have matured into
a marriage. Repeating the reel, his relations with Katrina Kaif also seems
to be on strained node.
When asked from Niraj Manchanda, the popular
numerologist and tarot card reader about the stumbling love life of Salman,
he made some interesting predictions. While looking at Salman’s handwriting,
Niraj told that he is very egoistic and that he mixes ego with love.
Also while evaluating his numbers Niraj explained that “the number of the
film scripted by Salman Khan (Veer) comes to 18 which is a disastrous
number.”
Niraj, being asked about the solutions to Salman’s problems said that
there was a common solution to Salman’s both professional and personal
problems. “If he wants a very successful career, he should get married to
Katrina
soon. Marriage will bring stability in his personal life and the positive
vibes brought in by Katrina will even help his professional career” says
Manchanda.
Can you hear the wedding bells ringing??
Deepika padukone - Miss ten on ten! She’s here, she’s there, and she’s everywhere. The versatile actress
Deepika Padukone
who has been able to impress the critics with her fabulous performance is
all over the Bollywood. Unlike other new entrants (like Kangana Ranaut,
Emran Hashmi) she has carved a niche for herself.
The gorgeous actress who
made a classic style statement at a recent award show hosted by Zee, has a
flourishing modeling career and ensured no fashion faux pas. Her passion for
a flawless self image crowns her as an important Bollywood-town personality.
Hats off to newcomer Deepika, who, managed to secure double roles (Deepika
will be seen playing two characters in Chandni Chowk to China),
look dazzling in award nights, entertained paparazzi with hot news of her
relationship with Ranbir Kapoor.
In spite of being a new entrant she has been able to outsmart her
counterparts who were also new entrants without possessing star genes.
Deepika has truly emerged as a polished gem. Hope, her charm gets noticed by
her potential mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor.
The Great Khali sings and dances for a music video
He has come back to his motherland not without reasons. Barely has he
stepped back in India, he has managed to bag in four films in a row. After
WWF and acting, The Great Khali is out to extend his horixons to the world
of music too. So, now this wrestler goes out for a music video shoot with
the singers-composers Siddharth and Suhas for his forthcoming ‘Rama, The
Saviour’.
Khali sang a song for Siddhartha-Suhas duo and danced as well
for their music video for his film which directed by Hadi Ali Abrar and
produced by Abdul Aziz Baroodgar and stars Tanushree Dutta and Sahil Khan.
Siddhartth Suhas who have given the music for the film made Khali sing a
few pieces for their song “We Don’t Need” and also Khali grooved and rocked
in the music video for the same song!!!
special screening for exclusively him and his beau. That is what Kunal Kohli
has done for his ‘Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic’. He invited Saif
and his new found love Kareena Kapoor for the special screening of this
Saif-Rani Mukherjee starrer at Yashraj Studios. After this, Kohli
also arranged another screening for Rani Mukherjee who loved the film no
less than Saif did.
‘Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic’ tells the story of four
orphans who hate Saif. Rani plays an angel who wants to bring love into the
kids’ lives, but the irony is that she can’t love. Co-produced by Kohli
himself, ‘TPTM’ is set for release on June 27.
