Bollywood Stars

June 30th 2010 Kareena Kapoor’s latest photoshoot for Sony’s Vaio laptops

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            Kareena Kapoor, the style diva of Bollywood is known for her size-zero figure and has been the brand ambassador of Sony Vaio Notebooks for quite sometime now. She has been the perfect choice for Sony’s size zero notebooks as she has a perfect size zero figure. She recently launched Sony’s Vaio Laptops at Phoenix Mill Lower Parel, Mumbai. Check out her latest Photoshoot for Sony Vaio Laptops with variety of Laptops.

           Must say, Amazing girl and amazing laptops!!

June 30th 2010 Abhishek Bachchan in for another flick with wife Aishwarya

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           He may not have a series of hits to his credit, he may still be struggling to come out of the shadows of his superstar father, he may still be deemed as not so popular as his better half and popular wife, but he definitely has some qualities which make him stand out and carve a niche of his own in the tinsel town.

           Talking about Abhishek Bachchan, the actor has some amazing qualities and a wonderful sense of professionalism, which has kept him going. Recently, when he suffered a sprain during the filming of Rohan Sippy’s ‘Dum Maro Dum’, he was advised complete bed rest for a day or two. However, the actor showed up on the dot of the hour for the shoot of the famed soap commercial which he was slated to shoot with wifey Ash.

            Now, although his ‘Raavan’ bombed at the box-office, he has been signed by Raj Kumar Santoshi for his forthcoming flick to be produced by a reputed film corporation for a rocking amount of 7 crore! The film is supposed to star Big B and Aishwarya to besides Abhi.

June 26th 2010 Neil Nitin Mukesh and Deepika Padukone in ‘Lafangey Parindey’

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               20th August 2010 is all set to see one of the most anticipated releases of this year from Yash Raj films hit the screens. The film uniquely titled ‘Lafangey Parindey’ has been directed by Pradeep Sarkar and produced by Aditya Chopra. The film has Neil Nitin Mukesh as Nandu and Deepika Padukone as Pinky in the lead pair. Their roles are extremely challenging and this love story with a difference is set in the gritty streets of Mumbai.

               Incidentally, director Sarkar seems so pleased with the portrayals of Deepika and Neil in the film that he has already gifted them an iPad each as a token of appreciation.

June 15th 2010 Aishwarya pays a surprise visit to hubby Abhishek

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            The Bachchans may be busy all the way, but the family sure knows how to value and strengthen their bonding. Of late, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have had little time to spend with each other. It has been quite a long time they had some quality time together for their short anniversary holiday. Then Abhi got busy with the shooting of Abhinay Deo’s ‘Game’ in Greece, while Aishwarya was in India for a stint of ‘Robot’. Then Ash flew to Paris to honor Gustavo Kuerten (retired former World No.1 Brazilian tennis player) for his work with disadvantaged children. She also bonded with Steffi Graf and Mary Pierce at the charity dinner that followed.

           So, missing her husband badly, Aishwarya asked her driver to take her to Abhishek as soon as she landed in Mumbai on Thursday. This was for the first time Ash took a liberty to intrude her husband while he was working at the Reliance Web World doing out-of-town press interviews. She not only met him, she also joined impromptu to talk to their fans on radio in Jaipur and Ahmedabad.

             Both Abhishek and Aishwarya will be seen together in Mani Ratnam’s ‘Raavan’, where Abhi plays the character of an abductor named Veera. He is busy with the promotion of the film these days. Recently, he toured the city with six dancers dressed as characters in one of the song from the movie and he greeted fans from an open bus. He also threw goodies like ‘Raavan’ key chains and T-shirts to his fans.

            Check out Aishwarya and Abhishek at a promotional event…..

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June 14th 2010 Bollywood beauties at the launch of Zara

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           The Mumbai outlet of Zara, the wildly popular Spanish fashion chain, was unveiled at the Palladium mall on Thursday night. Even though the high street brand refrained from advertising (as is its global policy) for its India launch both in Delhi and Mumbai, with tip offs from reliable sources, the brand’s many fans poured into the invite-only opening party wielding credit cards. Present at the launch were many Bollywood beauties like Kareena Kapoor, Carol Gracia and Mandira Bedi who strolled through and picked up their stuff from the store. Check them out at the event.

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Shahrukh Khan did the kids to soccer World Cup 12 Jun 2010

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            King Khan and took a deserved vacation, diverting, and children in South Africa. Bollywood.celebden.com as reported, the actor wanted to give them a vacation of Aryan and Suhana, as any child would like.

           Star posted on Twitter these: "I will lead children to see World Cup matches in South Africa (which will take place between June 11 and July 11, 2010). If they are happy, dad will be happy to play football in the mud. Rain and football are more spectacular than singing in the rain, "says Shahrukh Khan.

            Football was an emotional bond between actor and his beloved mother, who likes to watch matches with him.
            "Once, I sat for hours on television with her mother. With only public broadcaster, Doordarshan, hardly had a choice ... Thus, it became both fans of football and television. I miss my mother very much, "she wrote him on Twitter.
 
            Lucky kids! Their father knows how to make them happy!

June 9th 2010 Kareena Kapoor loves simplicity or so she says

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            In 2008, Kareena Kapoor had appeared on the cover of ‘People’ magazine with heavy makeup that sparked a lot of negative remarks. This time Kareena has kept it nude and de-glam for the latest issue of People magazine.

            “Beauty lies in being simple and natural and this is what I believe in. This is the real me. I believe in being natural and People’s cover has given me this opportunity, ” Kareena told reporters on the sidelines of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards.

            “When they came to me with the concept and said they wanted to do the ‘India’s most beautiful’ issue, I was up for it. It is ironical that the international version of the same issue features Julia Roberts on the cover,” she added..

             Kareena had also avoided makeup for her roles in ‘Refugee’, ‘Dev’ and ‘Chameli’ and goes on to say, “I think a lot of it depends on roles - if it demands you to be glamorous, you be so.”

             Check out Kareena on ‘People’ cover and during the photo shoot for the magazine…..

  June 9th 2010 Shilpa Shetty to get a birthday surprise from her husband

           In 2008, Kareena Kapoor had appeared on the cover of ‘People’ magazine with heavy makeup that sparked a lot of negative remarks. This time Kareena has kept it nude and de-glam for the latest issue of People magazine.

          “Beauty lies in being simple and natural and this is what I believe in. This is the real me. I believe in being natural and People’s cover has given me this opportunity, ” Kareena told reporters on the sidelines of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards.

          “When they came to me with the concept and said they wanted to do the ‘India’s most beautiful’ issue, I was up for it. It is ironical that the international version of the same issue features Julia Roberts on the cover,” she added..

           Kareena had also avoided makeup for her roles in ‘Refugee’, ‘Dev’ and ‘Chameli’ and goes on to say, “I think a lot of it depends on roles - if it demands you to be glamorous, you be so.”

           Check out Kareena on ‘People’ cover and during the photo shoot for the magazine…..

June 7th 2010 Satish Kaushik is very positive about the success of ‘Milenge Milenge’

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             ‘Milenge Milenge’ starring ex-lovers Shahid and Kareena Kapoor have been in the making since 2004 but director Satish Kaushik has no regrets or qualms about the delay of the film. Instead, he feels that this is just the right time for the release of the film.

             “It is not a question of delay. Delays can’t mar a film,” said Kaushik. “‘Milenge Milenge’ is the best picture for today because that time they (Shahid-Kareena) were not such big stars. Today they are very big stars. People want to see them together as a couple in a movie; the picture will get much more attention and value now.”

              The director does not blame the stars for the delay and says, “It got delayed due to certain reasons, but that doesn’t matter. A good film is always a good film and a good story is always a good story… Boney is leaving no stone unturned to promote this film in every which way.”

              Talking about his flick, he says, “The film is about destiny and destiny is going to take this film across. It is looking very fresh. I am doing its background music now and it has turned out to be very well.

              The performances of both Shahid and Kareena and their on screen chemistry are really beautiful. Though it is little delayed, it will definitely make a mark. It is a very sweet romantic comedy.

              The film is about a couple in love who get separated and how destiny brings them together. Shahid-Kareena were a great off screen couple, but they parted ways. ‘Milenge Milenge’ is an apt title for this pair, despite the fact that they are very happy in their own space now.”

              Shot entirely in Delhi, “Milenge Milenge” is said to be a remake of the Hollywood movie “Serendipity” and has been shot entirely in Delhi. Produced by Boney Kapoor, the movie is set to release on July 9.

June 7th 2010 Bollywood stars at IIFA green carpet

           Despite controversies and boycotts, the 11th edition of the IIFA Weekend kick started in Sri Lanka with the host country rolling out the red carpet for glamorous Bollywood actors. The ceremony has been boycotted by the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce as a mark of protest against the alleged mistreatment of the Tamils in the country. Bollywood biggies like the Bachchans and SRK are also giving the extravaganza a miss. While Big B is currently shooting in Gujarat, Abhishek is in Istanbul for a film shoot and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai is in Paris to promote a brand. SRK is busy with the post production details of his forthcoming ‘Ra 1’.

           Stars such a Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Bipasha, Lara, Neha, Kangana, Dia, Jacqueline, Riya, Sophie and many more were given a warm welcome by the Lankan fans as they arrived at the Bandarnaike International Airpor.

            Check out the glittering and dazzling stars as they attend IIFA red carpet on June 5, 2010.
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June 3rd 2010 Madhur Bhandarkar looks at Hollywood beauties for Kareena’s role in ‘Heroine’

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            After Sudhir Mishra made Kareena Kapoor go through rehearsals and some solid background work for her role in ‘Chameli’ director Madhur Bhandarkar has come up with a unique idea to gear up Kareena for her role in “Heroine”.

            Madhur has chosen four legendry Hollywood beauties, Eva Gardner, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Vivien Leigh, and has roped in their lives in a three hour documentary for Kareena’s reference. However, he couldn’t get enough visual material on the classical Indian screen beauties to put into the documentary for Kareena’s reference.

           “When I set out to put together a documentary chronicling the lives of the screen legends I was also simultaneously enhancing my own knowledge of them to make Kareena’s character of Mahi Khanna more rounded complete and contemporary,” Bhandarkar said adding, “For example, take Vivien Leigh. Her stormy relationship with Sir Laurence Olivier is so eventful, dramatic, passionate and romantic. Unfortunately there’s no valid and substantial footage on Madhubala or Meena Kumari revealing their relationship with Kishore Kumar and Kamal Amrohi respectively. I do want Kareena to refer back to our great actresses like Madhubala, Nargis and Nutan. But I can only brief her verbally on our screen legends. It’s really sad.”

          However, Kareena will be able to see the documentary only when she’s free in September-October as she is shooting for ‘Ra.1′ and ‘Golmaal 3′ now.

June 3rd 2010 Topless Bipasha Basu’s lotto ad creates stirs

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              The internet is abuzz and all stirred with the Bipasha Basu’s New York lotto commercial which has suddenly been unearthed and is doing rounds 24×7. The commercial, directed by Ken Nahoum, features Bips and Vivek Oberoi and was shot in India under the art direction of illustrator Tommy Kane. The act is just too bold by Indian standards and obviously raised the issue whether the actors have themselves done this.

              Where Bipasha’s manager confirms her presence in the video, Vivek’s spokesperson said, “We can’t get in touch with Vivek and hence, can’t comment on this issue. We don’t have any idea about this ad.”

              Bipasha’s manager said, “Bipasha had done this ad in 1999 when she was modeling for Ford Modelling Agency in New York. It was done as an international assignment and was meant for the international market. I don’t know why such an old ad has surfaced now.”

           Well, the act may be old but watching topless Bipasha Basu is indeed a treat not to be missed!!

June 3rd 2010 Farah, Salman and Shahrukh: The Khan war continues

            That SRK and Farah Khan do not share those warmest vibes now, is stale and was quite evident when Farah opted for Akshay Kumar for her ‘Tees Maar Khan’ instead of Bollywood Baadshah. To add to it, the little birdie has it that Farah is keen on casting Salman Khan for her forthcoming projects.

            Salman and Farah share a close friendship and have been pals since a long time. Recently, when Salman Khan came as a guest judge on a dance reality show which Farah judges, the question of he being selected for the lead role in the sequel of Farah’s ‘Om Shanti Om’ and ‘Main Hoon Na’ cropped up which Salman evaded but it was denied neither by Farah nor by him. Moreover, Farah also said that Salman would be there in the sequels.

            However, this has not gone down well with SRK who has delivered many mega hits with Farah. In fact, at an interview he was at his jovial best with the media but when this question cropped up, he kept calm and also the smile faded from his face.

            Well, this triangle is going to turn into a messy one, it seems…..

June 3rd 2010 Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya in ‘Action Replayy’

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              Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai are all geared up for the completion of their first comedy together, ‘Action Replayy’ which took a bit too long for completion.

             Talking about this being his first stint with Ash in comedy, Akshay said, “It is my fifth film with director Vipul Shah and definitely another one to remember. Ash and I had a brief romantic interlude in Rajkumar Santoshi`s Khakee, but Action Replayy is our first romantic comedy together. Believe me, I was blushing through the making,” Akshay said in a statement.

            “There`s a lot I wish to tell my audience about. But Vipul wants me to keep things under wraps for the moment. It`s a very special film for me for many reasons. This is my tribute to the 1970s that was the greatest retro era. I was kicked with the idea because I`m entering the time in cinema where my father-in-law was a superstar,” added Akshay.

             This all in all light romantic comedy revolves around Kishen and Mala - two bickering senior citizens who go on a rewind mode on their 33rd wedding anniversary only to rediscover their lost romance.

             Director Vipul Shah said, “Akki (Akshay) and I have an impeccable box office record. We enjoyed success with Aankhen, Waqt - Race Against Time, Namastey London and Singh is Kinng. “Action Replayy is a film where the two of us return after a gap of almost three years. And believe me, it is a great way to return.

             For me, it was an exciting experience because I could bring together Aishwarya and Akshay, a pair I had been wanting to cast for sometime now. They`re both good looking, super-talented and what`s more, they`re fashion icons as well. Akki has made an amazing screen pair with some of the existing girls but believe me, he and Ash are extra special.”

June 3rd 2010 Ushoshi Sengupta eyes on Bollywood as her next

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             Like with many other Miss India winners and contestants, Miss Universe ‘I Am She’ 2010, Ushoshi Sengupta, too, eyes on Bollywood as her ultimate goal.

            “This would be a cliche to say that I don’t want to be an actress. I have grown up thinking of being an actress. I want to do a film with Shah Rukh Khan and given a chance, I would like to do a film like ‘Main Hoon Na’,” Sengupta said.

            Sengupta will represent India in the Miss Universe 2010 contest to be held August 23 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, and she is proud of this fact..

           “Everyone says that this is a journey, but for me this is the destination and trust me, the feeling of reaching this destination is amazing. When I participated in this contest, I was not thinking of the goal, I was thinking that I have to do it. I must and I will,” Sengupta said adding, “I am so proud to believe that I am going to represent India. I got this opportunity and will make the most of it.”

           Sengupta is a humanities graduate from Kolkata’s St Xavier’s, and her father is an ex-Indian Air Force officer and is presently working with the State Bank of India while her mother is a homemaker.

           “Kolkata is waiting for me. My parents and friends are super excited. My inbox is inundated with mails, my mobile is buzzing every minute and Facebook has been flooded with messages. To know what’s love, you have to be in Kolkata,” said Sengupta.

June 1st 2010 Bollywood glitters at ‘I Am She’ finals red carpet

              For a change, Sushmita Sen is back into news once again, this time for her professional life. The very sexy former Miss Universe is grooming up the contestants of Miss India I Am She. Many Bollywood biggies were spotted at the red carpet of ‘I Am She’ finals including the likes of Shahrukh Khan attired in a perfect black, Neha Dhupia with ample skin show, Kareena Kapoor looking a diva as usual, beau Saif Ali Khan sporting a casual look, very old Harman Baweja looking refreshingly changed and of course Sush carrying off her gown perfectly.

             The judge whom the contestants in the I AM SHE contest have to impress is none toher than Miss Universe 2009, Stefania Fernandez. Fernandez is touring India as the judge of the I AM SHE pageant and is also part of the six-city AIDS and female foeticide.

              Check out the pics from the rep carpet event.
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