Bollywood Stars

Shahrukh wants to emulate him Tharoor on Twitter  27/02/2010

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          The latest Bollywood king's desire, Shahrukh Khan is to emulate him Shashi Tharoor politician micro-blogging, Twitter site.
          The actor, which he joined in urging the social network friend, director Karan Johar (who filmed SRK My Name is Khan), managed to attract 169,565 fans in just 40 days.

           But Tharoor, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, is far ahead of Khan, with 661,456 fans who follow the news. "In a few months I'll compete in the Shahi Tharoor on Twitter.

            "I'll race him. He is our God "Khan added the ceremony hosted by NDTV, Indian of the Year Awards. Tharoor said he would be glad to be surpassed by Khan.
             "I suspect that day will come when Shahrukh will join Twitter. I'll be happy rather than to regret "the politician added.

February 26th 2010 Kareena Kapoor recommends Kunal Khemu for ‘Golmaal 3′

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            Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan have been going steady for quite sometime now. So, it did not come as a surprise when Bebo recommended Kunal Khemu to director Rohit Shetty for ‘Golmaal 3’ as Khemu happens to be the beau of Soha Ali Khan, Saif’s sister.

          Recently Saif, Kareena, Soha and Kunal met for dinner where Kareena got to know Kunal better and accepted his talents. She discussed his movies and forthcoming projects and commented that he was making the wrong choices with his movies.

          Rohit was hunting for another star and after Kareena convinced him, he made up his mind to cast Kunal along with Ajay Devgan Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Arshad Warsi, Mithun Chakraborty and Kareena herself.

Shahrukh Khan gets Star Year Award 25/02/2010

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          Shahrukh Khan was awarded the Icon of the Year (star of the year) recently organized the ceremony and called NDTV Indian of the Year Awards.
          Actress Aishwarya Rai and she received the same award category for actresses.
      
         SRK's prize was awarded by Minister P Chidambaram, who remarked "I would have liked to see SRK's film My Name is Khan ... I expect English subtitles ... is wonderful as the display solidarity brought Khan in Mumbai attack ... the film (by Shiv Sena) was not an attack on film, but an attack on India. "

         Karan Johar (director of the film My Name is Khan) who is very active on Twitter social network, was awarded Social Networking Icon of the Year (star of the social networks).
         Congratulations SRK and Karan.

         Here are other awards:
         Amitabh Bachchan - NDTV Indian of the year award
         Shahrukh Khan - Indian cinema star male
         Aishwarya Rai - the female star of Indian cinema
         A.R Rahman - world player of year 
         Ranbir Kapoor - Actor year
         Priyanka Chopra - Actress Year
         Anurag Kashyap - Special Jury Prize
         Karan Johar - star of the social networks

February 24th 2010 Neil Nitin Mukesh to play Priyanka’s one of the seven husbands

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            Priyanka Chopra is on a high these days with having a spectacular 2009 with quite a few hits and many awards. Though her ‘Pyaar Impossible’ bombed at the box office, its failure did not deter the actress in any way. She is not set to play a unique role in ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’ where she will be seen with seven husbands. While Naseeruddin Shah will be her oldest husband, Neil Nitin Mukesh will play the youngest husband and is apparently quite excited and keen about the role.

             He said, “When I heard the script, I was zapped. This was something I had to do. I play one of Priyanka’s husbands, the youngest of the lot. The fact that I get to be in the same film as actors like Naseeruddin Shah and Mohanlalji was incentive enough.”

            “I’ve a somewhat crowded date diary this year. I join Abbas-Mustan from June to December for Italian Job,” he added.

Neil has recently shifted to Powai so that he is close to Yash Raj Studios and saves the commuting time owing to heavy traffic.

“The traffic on that side of town is just as bad. It’s excruciating to travel even from Powai to Yash Raj Studios. On Thursday I had a day off and I invited my mom over to do up my new home the way I wanted it,” Neil explains.

February 21st 2010 Shilpa and Sushmita at the DNA After Hrs Style Award

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         The DNA After Hrs Style awards were held on Wednesday February 17th which witnessed the presence of the country’s beautiful people come together under one roof. The awards were presented by Volkswagen at The Intercontinental, the Lalit. The panel of judges comprised of filmmaker Karan Johar, designer Manish Malhotra, supermodel Ujjwala Raut and author and columnist Shobhaa De. There were over 20 awards in various categories.

          The whos who of Bollywood fraternity attended the award function in their style quotient. Shilpa Shetty came attired in a silver and pink sari which she paired with a silver Leiber minaudiere. Sonam Kapoor wore a vintage Victor Costa dress along with ankle booties. Sushmita Sen who also won the style award stuck to her comfortable black zone. Shahid Kapoor sported a casual do and also swept away a style award for his fashion sense.

          Check out Shilpa Shetty and Sushmita Sen beaming with smile with their awards in their hand!!

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February 18th 2010 Ajay Devgan to venture into ‘Action’ territory once again

           Ajay Devgan made his entry into Bollywood with superhit action film ‘Phool Aur Kaante’. Since then, the actor has done a variety of roles ranging from romantic movies to comedies. Now, the actor has decided to go back to his first love, action. Ajay has joined hands with Rohit Shetty to re-make superhit Malayali action film ‘Puhtiya Mukham’ and has bought its rights for an undisclosed amount.

            The original movie starred Kerala superstar Prithviraj and was one of the biggest hits of last year. Rohit Shetty says, “I have seen PUTHIYA MUKHAM three times. Ajay and I have been wanting to do a hardcore action film for the last three years. At last, we are doing it!”

           The film is scheduled to go on floors by year end or early next year. Ajay has already a lot of films in line awaiting release this year including Ashwni Dhir’s ATITHI TUM KAB JAOGE?, Prakash Jha’s RAAJNEETI, Kireet Khurana’s TOONPUR KA SUPERHERO, Priyadarshan’s GARAM HAWA, Bunty Lutharia’s ONCE UPON A TIME and Rohit Shetty’s GOLMAAL 3; that begins shooting this April.

February 18th 2010 Kareena Kapoor refuses to share the stage with Shahid Kapoor

           Since the time Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor parted ways, Boney Kapoor’s project ‘Milenge Milenge’ has been suffering setbacks. First, the film has been out rightly delayed. Next, Boney Kapoor’s plans for shooting a promotional video for the film with Shahid and Kareena went berseck as Kareena went on her size-zero spree and the promoters of the film had to give up the idea. The promotional song had already been recorded with Himesh Reshammiya and as per the sources, now this song will be shot on Shahid and a new girl.

           The latest headache for the producer has been the fact that Kareena has refused to come together and share the stage with Shahid Kapoor for the promotion of the film. She is ready to promote the film but sans Shahid.

           The producers of the film are in a fix with Kareena’s unprofessional attitude. Dear Kareena, linkups or breakups, professional commitments should always come before personal preferences!

February 18th 2010 Priyanka Chopra to do an animation video for Greenathon campaign

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          Last year had been great for Priyanka Chopra and the actress has decided to thank God’s grace by doing her bit for the environment. She is all set to appear in an animated video in order to raise environment consciousness.

         The video is a part of the NDTV-Toyota Greenathon campaign and produced by Red Dot Productions, it will inspire people to take action such as saving water and electricity, planting trees and reducing pollution.

         Priyanka is very excited about her first animation project and says, “It was the first time I shot for an animated video and I had to imagine everything as I was standing against a chroma screen… We were very sure about the fact that it had to appeal and connect with the audience and not be boring and preachy. The animation has made it visually appealing and interesting.”

        The video which is aptly titled “Hawaaein, patte, paani” has been written by Gulzar and composed by musician trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy.

        The concept of the video goes as Priyanka looks for a solution to a polluted, dry and barren landscape. She finds a green sapling sprouting from the cracked earth and hands the sapling to a little girl who I turn gives it carefree young people. The chain continues and the earth survives.

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             Deepika Padukone’s soon to be released ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ opposite Farhan Akhtar is getting rave reviews even before its release and with the film all set to hit the screens shortly, Deepika seems to be everywhere right from interviews to promos and on the glossy covers.

            This time the girl has been chosen for the cover page of the 50th issue of glossy magazine ‘Maxim’. The issue has Deepika get candid about being surrounded by men right since her early days when she was a badminton player and then a model. She also gives some preferences on how she would want her ideal date to be. Deepika also discusses her current favorite movies.

             On the personal front, I find this photoshoot of Deepika is quite dull and boring and very unlike the way ‘Maxim’ presents its girls. The ‘X’ factor is missing here! Check out for yourself and let us know your thoughts on this…..

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February 16th 2010 Abhi-Ash ranked as the most popular celebrity couple

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          When we talk about happily married celebrity couples, the couple which leads them all has always been Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, but this time the junior Bachchan couple defeats them by topping the rank as the most popular and favorite Indian celebrity couple in a poll conducted on the occasion of Valentine days by Shaadi.com where more than 3.6 lakh visitors made their choice over the website.

           Abhi-Ash won with 32 percent votes followed by SRK and Gauri Khan who bagged in 29 percent votes. Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan secured the third rank. Though Aamir is quite popular as an actor, his fans do not seem to have a very high opinion about his family life as Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao achieved fourth rank in the competition with 9 percent votes.

           It may be mentioned here that Abhi-Ash had already won the title of ‘Inspiring love story’ in the Oprah Winfrey show.

February 15th 2010 MNIK grosses Rs. 250 million as its opening collection

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             Controversies have only help MNIK if not affected its box office cash collections for the film has gone up to grossing around Rs.250 million (about $5.3 million) across the globe as it opened to the screens this Friday.

             In New Zealand, the opening day collection was about $9,727 while in the Middle-East, the movie raked an earning estimated at $300,000. The paid previews of the movie earned about $193,000 from 89 sites in Britain becoming the topper and in Australia, paid previews collected around $34,000 and it ranked number 11.

             Vijay Singh, CEO of Fox Star Studios India, the Indian distributors of the film said, “We are delighted with the performance and audience reactions across demographics. More so, because this is only phase one of the film release. In addition to the release across 45 countries, MNIK will be rolled out in a phased manner across 25 non-traditional markets from April onwards.”

            The movie is being marketed and distributed by Fox Star in India, in the US by its sister company Fox Searchlight and in the rest of the world by parent group 20th Century Fox International. Fox plans to release the film in Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Oman and Lebanon this week.

February 15th 2010 Aishwarya Rai is down with high fever

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            “Aishwarya has come back from the shoot in pain and distress. Doctors called, investigation done and medication registered to settle issues down, but it persists, ” Amitabh Bachchan, posted on his blog bigb.bigadda.com as the entire Bachchan family was worried about their bahu Aishwarya being down with fever as she returned home after the shoot of Vipul Shah’s “Action Replay” in Manori in northern Mumbai.

            Explaining the condition of his daughter-in-law, the Big B wrote: “There is high fever and an infection in the throat, cannot talk, cannot swallow. Sad and so concerned to see her in such a condition. Abhishek has been summoned from his shoot as Jaya and I attend to her.”

           Because of her illness, Ash could not attend the India Today Woman Summit and husband Abhishek accepted the award on her behalf.

           Later Big B wrote of her condition getting better as, “The swelling inside the mouth below the tonsil is not tonsillitis as was presumed. It is something else and that is worrying. When you cannot swallow water even, it is more worrying. But today the antibiotics seem to be working and there is some relief. The infection abates. The rash and swelling on the face reduces. She has been able to take in some liquids, but her speech is still laboured.”

Shah Rukh Khan naked images were circulated at Heathrow Airport 10/02/2010 16:33:48

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         Statement shock of the famous Indian actor, Shah Rukh Khan. Bollywood star told the security that agentele from London Heathrow airport revealed empty printer images he obtained with the new body scanner that sees passenger without clothes.

         Young women were not protected from Khan, which he casually asked to give autographs on pictures taken with the scanning device. That although, by law, the images should be destroyed immediately. 

        "You gotta see the new body scanners. I hope you do not have to pass through them, for that makes you feel embarrassed if you are not well equipped. Go through the device and everything, the whole body contour evil appears. So I went there. so keep your hands and some stuff happens. And I went and I saw those girls, who had removed images to the printer. I looked at them and I thought maybe there were some form to be complete. Give it to me! And all you can see under clothes. Then I gave them autographs on those images, "said the Indian star.

        Story gives grist to the mill of critics of the new body scanners which argue that the images obtained by these devices violate privacy. In Britain, some associations have urged prohibition of new devices on the grounds it violates the law against child pornography.

February 8th 2010 Aishwarya Rai beats Kareena Kapoor

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            Aishwarya Rai Bachchan may have chosen to take it easy post her marriage, but a recent development in her career has made all those speechless who feel that the beautiful actress’ career is no longer on an upswing. She has broken the record of Kareena Kapoor with her whopping ten crores contract for her latest film. Earlier, this honor was with Kareena Kapoor with a figure of seven crores.

            The film is to be produced Bobby Pushkarna, of the critically acclaimed film ‘Page 3′. Pushkarna was keen on cast Ash only and was determined to shelve the project if the lady did not give an affirmative nod. Finally, after a three-month long chase, Pushkarna was able to persuade her to do his film.

           The deal has not yet been finalized in pen and paper but both the parties seem positive.

February 8th 2010 Anoushka Sharma is YRF darling

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             Though Anoushka Sharma delivered a mega hit with her debut venture ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’, she does not seem to have impressed any other banner except Yash Raj Films. Her second film is with Shahid Kapoor under YRF.

              Now, YRF has signed her for the third venture opposite a newcomer Ranveer Singh. The film will be produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by debutante Maneesh Sharma, who had been an associate director of ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ and had assisted before on films like ‘Fanaa’ and ‘Aaja Nachle’.

             This yet untitled film has its storyline revolving around Shruti (Anushka Sharma) and Bittoo (Ranveer Singh), who are just out of Delhi University. The film further goes through the ups and downs of their friendship and entrepreneurial venture with the lavish world of the glamour and glitz of Delhi baaraats and weddings.

February 5th 2010 Bipasha Basu launches her fitness DVD

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            After Shilpa Shetty, Bipasha Basu too has come out with her fitness DVD titled ‘BB Love Yourself’. The first release from Bips will be Fit & Fabulous, a do-it-yourself DVD devised for a 25-minute workout which promises to cut fat and tone up muscles.

             Bipasha Basu, who has always been a fitness freak says, “Love yourself is my philosophy in life, hence the brand’s name. It is not a narcissist attitude (to use her initials) because I truly believe that we all must love ourselves before we set out to achieve anything, whether it’s a work goal or a relationship and the first step here is to get fit, as everyone wants to look good.”
 
             Fitness is what Bipasha believes in and the entire concept of this DVD is hers inspired by this belief in health and fitness. “Films, fitness and fashion are my passions,” she says, “this is the first time that I will be doing something professional for the latter two. The focus is on health, and it has a scientific approach.”

             “It is very compact, targeting people who are busy, who don’t like to go to the gym or don’t have time,” says the actress.  “It is entirely my baby, from the script to shooting it, the camera angles and lighting. But I did have fitness expert Deanne Pandey on board when the initial groundwork was done. He is my dear friend,” she adds.

            Check out Bipasha with beau John Abraham at the launch of the DVD.

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February 2nd 2010 Deepika Padukone in latest BSNL 3G promotion advert

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            Deepika Padukone replaced bubbly Preity Zinta as the brand ambassador for BSNL 3G last year. She continues to do so and has come out with a new photoshoot for the promotion of the brand. Deepika’s breakup with Ranbir Kapoor may have shattered her personally but she is not letting it affect her professional commitments in any way. Check out her latest pics for the latest promotion of BSNL 3G broadband Services.

February 2nd 2010 ‘Ishqiya’ and ‘Rann’ premiere together last week

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               The premiere of both ‘Ishqiya’ and ‘Rann’ was held on Jaunary 28th. Vidya Balan walked in hand-in-hand with Arshad Warsi at the premiere. They created a picture perfect pair as Vidya dazzled in a rust colored saree from Sabyasachi. Abhishek Chaubey, who makes a directorial debut with this movie was also present at the premiere.

               The premiere of ‘Rann’ was held in Delhi and Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan joined in to usher their best wishes to their “paa” Amitabh Bachchan at the premiere. Also present were Gul Panag and director Vishal Bharadwaj, who spoke to the media about his movie.

February 2nd 2010 Will Jackie Chan debut in Bollywood with SRK’s ‘Ra 1′

                Shahrukh Khan is leaving no stones unturned to make his superhero flick ‘Ra 1’ from his production house Red Chillies Entertainment a grand one. After roping in Kareena Kapoor as the female lead, he has now his eyes set on the Hollywood action legend Jackie Chan. The production house has sent him a detailed script with the action scenes and a brief synopsis of his character and is awaiting an affirmative nod from him. Jackie is being considered for the role of a scientist who helps SRK in fighting off the bad guys.

                Ra1 will be shot in Miami and Hollywood crew is being used for the film. Cinematography is by Ueli Steiger (”The Maiden Heist”), while David Benullo (”Shadow Man”) is screenwriter.