We are loving the new silk with contrast piping sleepwear range from Julianne,
the Coco-esque man style pajama is our new favourite sunday morning special!
Priyanka Chopra's papa indexes body of evidence in opposition to her occupant
Priyanka Chopra's papa indexes body of evidence in opposition to her occupant: Bollywood may be a star-studded place but the celebrities aren't far from trouble - the latest being Priyanka Chopra. The pretty damsel is in the limelight again but this time, it's not for her film.
It is heard that Rakesh Kapoor, a tenant in Priyanka's flat at Oberoi Sky Gardens house in Andheri, has not just refused to vacate it but has also resorted to forging certain documents pertinent to the renting and sale of the house.
As for details, it is learnt that Kapoor, who has been staying there for the last couple of years, had terminated the agreement on December 31. It was only after receiving a notice from the actor to vacate did Kapoor furnish documents that stated that Priyanka is bound to extend the agreement with him at any cost. The documents also stated that in case she intends to sell her flat in future, the first preference should be given to Kapoor and the offer could be extended to someone else only if he refuses to buy.
Following the incident, the actress's father Dr. Ashok Chopra, who holds the power of attorney on behalf of Priyanka, registered a complaint with the police.
The case has been filed under sections 465 (punishment for forgery), 467 (forgery of valuable security, will etc), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), 474 (intending to use forged documents as genuine) and 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) of IPC.
As for details, it is learnt that Kapoor, who has been staying there for the last couple of years, had terminated the agreement on December 31. It was only after receiving a notice from the actor to vacate did Kapoor furnish documents that stated that Priyanka is bound to extend the agreement with him at any cost. The documents also stated that in case she intends to sell her flat in future, the first preference should be given to Kapoor and the offer could be extended to someone else only if he refuses to buy.
Following the incident, the actress's father Dr. Ashok Chopra, who holds the power of attorney on behalf of Priyanka, registered a complaint with the police.
The case has been filed under sections 465 (punishment for forgery), 467 (forgery of valuable security, will etc), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), 474 (intending to use forged documents as genuine) and 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) of IPC.
Abhishek & Aishwarya Rai Bachchan India's most lovely couple
Nari Hira, Chairman and MD of Magna Publishing Company launched the cover with Abhi-Ash. Ashwin Varde, editor of Stardust, credited Abhishek for conceptualising the cover. Bachchan junior said, "I made it happen, she (Aishwarya) made it watch able." Abhishek read his first Stardust when he was 18.
So how was the experience to shoot the cover? "We didn't know we were going to be the 'No.1 Power Couple'. Ashwin is very sweet. He has actually been running after me for a very long time to do a cover. But unfortunately, both of us have been very busy working, so we couldn't take out the time to come down and shoot it. He was very persistent and finally it happened. We had a lot of fun. We shot it with Jatin Kampani. We kept it generally easy; we didn't want it to be stiff and posed. We were always on time, we are a very punctual family," told Abhishek.
Abhi- AshAishwarya, too had a great time, "Ashwin has been interacting with Abhishek for a while. He has been generous and it was sweet on his part to accord such a sweet title to the picture on the cover. We had fun shooting it. Mickey was on make-up, I have known him since my 1st shoot and he's like family to us. There was a very warm atmosphere for us, not referring to the 1st day of fever that I had (laughs). It was a great time shooting for the cover."
Abhishek, who belongs to a big Bollywood family, comes across as a very humble person. So is it the real him? "Is that really me? It's very simple actually. You remain grounded when you go home to Mr. Amitabh Bachchan everyday. You have a wonderful day, fans take autographs, wonderful people take photographs, and you feel nice and inflated up in your head. Then you go home and Mr. Amitabh Bachchan opens the door and you are shown your place right there. I was always brought up in a very normal family. And thankfully, my wife is also like that," explained Abhi.
There have been a lot of expectations from Aishwarya. Is there a pressure that she has to carry forward as a wife, daughter-in-law and actor? "I think expectations prepare you. You try to give your best to whatever you take on. That's the schoolish attitude I have had since school. You just try and deliver. Do best to any commitment you have taken on, professionally or personally. The word underlining you is commitment and once you believe that, you try to give it your all. I'm extremely grateful to all of God's blessings and people's generosity," stated Ash.
Can we hope to see the Bachchans together onscreen? "I think we would love to do a film together but they don't think us worthy of casting us all together (jokes). Nobody has written such a script and we will be more than happy to do it. But having said that, we are individuals here. We don't do a film just because we have an opportunity to work together. Everybody has to be excited by their part and the script of the film. We hope to work together," informed Abhishek.
Abhishek, as star, is always in the limelight. Does he wish to have a normal life? "Being in the profession we are, this is are normal life, this is what we do normally (laughs). It depends personally and on what kind of life you want to lead. It's very important to have a normal atmosphere at home. Thankfully, it's not just the two of us. We both live with our parents. We have a very normal family life at home. And media attention is a part of our profession, we embrace it and enjoy it. It's as normal as you want it to be," told AB junior.
Will the Bachchans go to IIFA awards this year? "If we are free and not working, then yes. At the end of the day, actors prefer to do films than go to award functions. If we don't do films, we won't get nominated next year (laughs), so we have to concentrate on our work," exclaimed Abhi.
Aishwarya denied the SRK- Kajra re controversy, "Patani kaha se kahaniya shuru hoti hain and fir spread hoti hain, aise sawaal jab aate hain, toh uska jawaab bhi dena mushkil ho jata hai (I don't know from where these stories spread and it's difficult to answer such questions). At that very award function, I was already performing on stage. It's the Screen awards and the whole world has witnessed it and it will be telecasted shortly on television. So you all will know I already had another act that I was performing on.
Anil Kapoor and Preity Zinta launch IIFA 2011
Anil Kapoor and Preity Zinta launch IIFA 2011: IIFA will make enchanting, promised Bollywood stars Anil Kapoor and Preity Zinta as they published that the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) honors could be kept in this Canadian urban area in June.
"IIFA will create magic, IIFA will rock," said Anil Kapoor Wednesday announcing the 12th IIFA awards ceremony from June 23-25.
"IIFA stands for building bridges. It will bring a little slice of India to Toronto," beamed Preity who joined Anil in the introductory ceremony attended by Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty, his ministers and Indian envoy Preeti Saran.
Looking at McGuinty who persuaded Bollywood to bring the mega-show to this Canadian city during his visit to Mumbai in 2009, Preity said amid applause: "It is the first premiere of IIFA here thanks to Premier McGuinty."
Calling IIFA "a truly grand celebration of Bollywood," she said the event will be a big treat for the Indian diaspora in Canada.
Thanks to IIFA, she said, "about 25 percent of our (Bollywood) revenue comes from overseas now."
Anil, overwhelmed by the hospitality and warmth of Toronto, said: "IIFA Toronto will be wonderfully staged. It will be the biggest landmark event and redefine the relationship between our two countries."
"Premier, let me assure you that we will create magic. IIFA will rock Toronto," he added. McGuinty, who presented Canada's trademark BlackBerry smart phones to Preity and Anil, said he cannot wait to see the mega-show start.
"Toronto will be Bollywood central (during the event). It will redefine our city as a tourist destination and provide networking opportunities. We will put our best foot forward (to hold the event). It will be an unforgettable experience," he said.
Introducing the event to Canadians, Indian consul general Preeti Saran said: "IIFA could not have chosen a better venue than Toronto that celebrates integration and multiculturalism as no one else in the world."
"It is momentous that this prestigious award should be held in Toronto this year when we celebrate the Year of India in Canada," she added.
Calling McGuinty India's "closest friend and supporter", she said it is he who "made IIFA Toronto 2011 possible".
More than 500 film stars and 40,000 visitors are expected to descend on Canada's biggest city during the event.
The three-day show will feature the world premiere of a select films, an awards gala, a fashion show and interactive events across the cities of Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga and Markham in the Greater Toronto Area.
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will also join the Bollywood bandwagon to talk business with its Canadian counterparts.
With its motto of 'One People. One World,' IIFA has travelled to four continents during the past 11 years to take Bollywood to the wider global community.
"IIFA stands for building bridges. It will bring a little slice of India to Toronto," beamed Preity who joined Anil in the introductory ceremony attended by Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty, his ministers and Indian envoy Preeti Saran.
Looking at McGuinty who persuaded Bollywood to bring the mega-show to this Canadian city during his visit to Mumbai in 2009, Preity said amid applause: "It is the first premiere of IIFA here thanks to Premier McGuinty."
Calling IIFA "a truly grand celebration of Bollywood," she said the event will be a big treat for the Indian diaspora in Canada.
Thanks to IIFA, she said, "about 25 percent of our (Bollywood) revenue comes from overseas now."
Anil, overwhelmed by the hospitality and warmth of Toronto, said: "IIFA Toronto will be wonderfully staged. It will be the biggest landmark event and redefine the relationship between our two countries."
"Premier, let me assure you that we will create magic. IIFA will rock Toronto," he added. McGuinty, who presented Canada's trademark BlackBerry smart phones to Preity and Anil, said he cannot wait to see the mega-show start.
"Toronto will be Bollywood central (during the event). It will redefine our city as a tourist destination and provide networking opportunities. We will put our best foot forward (to hold the event). It will be an unforgettable experience," he said.
Introducing the event to Canadians, Indian consul general Preeti Saran said: "IIFA could not have chosen a better venue than Toronto that celebrates integration and multiculturalism as no one else in the world."
"It is momentous that this prestigious award should be held in Toronto this year when we celebrate the Year of India in Canada," she added.
Calling McGuinty India's "closest friend and supporter", she said it is he who "made IIFA Toronto 2011 possible".
More than 500 film stars and 40,000 visitors are expected to descend on Canada's biggest city during the event.
The three-day show will feature the world premiere of a select films, an awards gala, a fashion show and interactive events across the cities of Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga and Markham in the Greater Toronto Area.
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will also join the Bollywood bandwagon to talk business with its Canadian counterparts.
With its motto of 'One People. One World,' IIFA has travelled to four continents during the past 11 years to take Bollywood to the wider global community.
Catwalk fashion
Catwalk fashion is unreasonable, in my opinion.
The catwalk fashion clothes look very uncomfortable, because the models, when they wal
k on the catwalk they fall many times because of their extravagant looks and their high heeled shoes. In the street, people don’t wear these dresses because sometimes, couture is very strange like an outfit of Lady Gaga.
I think that many dresses on the catwalk fashion are only designed for Lady Gaga
or others pop stars like her.
Others designer labels make good things, like a tuxedo or dress for the nights elegant but not extravagant.
Others designer labels make good things, like a tuxedo or dress for the nights elegant but not extravagant.
The problem of these clothes are the prizes, as they are so expensive, people can’t buy them unless they are very rich. Other problem, a cause of the price, are they aren’t well know, because in the street you don’t see these clothes.
Apart of all from this, for me the catwalk fashion are important, because show us the trends.
:)
Christmas: Catalunya-England
Today I will talk about the differences between England and Catalunya.
Christmas in Catalunya is 5 days of celebration and in England only 2 days.
The first day of celebration is the 24th. This day, we meet at night and we have a special dinner. In my house, we eat chicken, beef, pork and fish, because every one of my aunts and my mother prepare a different dish and my cousin prepares fish because he is a vegetaria
n.
At the end of the dinner the children go to sing Christmas songs in a room and the adults take the presents and put them below the “tio”. The “tio” iss a branch of a tree and we take this and feed him for 10 days before the 24th. After, we go to bed because at night Father Christmas cames to our home!
The 25th in morning, the English and the Catalans have presents below the Christmas Tree. At lunchtime both have a special meal with turkey and sweet dessert.
But with one difference, in Catalunya the family meet on the 26th lunch time for eat the left overs from Christmas Day.
In England Christmas has finished this day, but in Catalunya we have more parties. In catalunya the 26th is called Saint Stephens and in England it’s called “Boxing day”.
The 5th of January, the children go to see the three kings arrive and they go to bed early because in the night the kings will leave more presents at home. In England they do not celebrate The kings. Another happens different in England is the Nativity Scene. In England they have a little nativity scene, but here we have a big nativity scene with a poo man. The poo man doesn’t exist in England, ant the live nativity scene also does not happen in England.
The 5th of January, the children go to see the three kings arrive and they go to bed early because in the night the kings will leave more presents at home. In England they do not celebrate The kings. Another happens different in England is the Nativity Scene. In England they have a little nativity scene, but here we have a big nativity scene with a poo man. The poo man doesn’t exist in England, ant the live nativity scene also does not happen in England.
I prefer Christmas in Catalunya because we have more party days and more presents than in Englans, but for the parents, they prefere England because they don’t have to buy so many presents.
Fame, the consequences
Today I will talk about the life of Miley Cyrus and the consequences of her fame around the world.
Her father, Billy-Ray Cyrus was a famous country and western singer, when he was young and his daughter Miley has grown with the fame of her father. When she was little, she started to sing and act in the T.V. After, she had a T.V programme called Hannah Montana, this series was about the life of a young girl. She had two lifes, because she was a pop star so, she dresses up when is the pop star Hannah Montana so people do not know that Miley Cyrus was really Hannah Montana.
When she had this series, she was an act for children, she was innocent. Now, she has changed completely, she is extrovert and does not sing or dance for children. Now she is a pop star like Selena Gomez.
Before she was a role model for young children. Now her influence would be bad for young children. Her actions and clothes are very adult.
Like all the young famous teenagers, now there are stories of her with alcohol, drugs…
Before- After
Anushka Sharma is down with flu
Anushka Sharma is down with flu: Anushka Sharma is down with viral fever. The actor, who is on a three-day break, took time off to relax with her parents and get pampered by them.
It seems like the untimely chill in Mumbai has got to her like many other people who have also either suffered or have been suffering from high temperature. Anushka, however, will resume work by this weekend.
Asin's Movies: 'Kaavalan' Movie Reviews
Asin's Movies: 'Kaavalan' Movie Reviews:Vijay, the one man entertainment troupe has bounced back with Kaavalan.
It’s super fun, perfect Pongal family entertainer and fits in with the spirit of the season. What makes the film tick is that Vijay with the help of director Siddique has done something different within the constraints of the formula.
The Tom & Jerry comic escapades of Vijay and Vadivel is a scream, song placements are perfect, romance is subtle but touching and the emotional climax twist is hard hitting. No Villain, no skin, no crass comedy, yet never a dull moment in the 2 hour 25 minutes movie.
Bhoominathan (Vijay) has been given that name by Semanoor Muthuramalingam (Raj Kiran), a wealthy and powerful feudal landlord. Bhoomi takes up an assignment to be the bodyguard of Muthuramalingam and saves him and his family consisting of his wife (Roja), daughter Meera (Asin), son Karthi (KK). He is given a new assignment by his boss to be Meera and her friend Madhu’s (Mitra Kurian) bodyguard at the college where they are studying.
Bhoomi is some kind of a joke at the campus, with his peculiar mannerisms, security guard’s dresses and dark glasses. Meera and her friends find his presence, often irritating. To poke fun at him, Meera starts making prank calls to him pretending to be a girl who is in love with him. After a while, things get serious, which leads to twist in the story.
One of the drawbacks of the film is the famous Asin-Vijay chemistry that has failed to work on screen. Asin looks too made-up, disinterested and sleep walks in a well written role. The film lacks a creditable storyline, but has been packaged keeping humour as its base, which makes it an engaging watch.
Vadivel who comes as Vijay’s side-kick and his comic antics with the hero are genuine gut busters. Raj Kiran, MS Bhaskar and Roja have hardly anything to do. Mithra Kurian in second lead is ok. Ekhambaram’s camera work is neat. Vidyasagar- Vijay combo works with some great melodies and fast beats like Pattamboochi and Step Step...
At the centre of all the mirth is the magical Vijay. The film works purely on his star charisma and larger-than-life image. His ace comic timing, dance movements and subtle performance in the climax makes his performance absolutely knockout. He carries the film on his shoulders and is one good reason to watch the film.
The Tom & Jerry comic escapades of Vijay and Vadivel is a scream, song placements are perfect, romance is subtle but touching and the emotional climax twist is hard hitting. No Villain, no skin, no crass comedy, yet never a dull moment in the 2 hour 25 minutes movie.
Bhoominathan (Vijay) has been given that name by Semanoor Muthuramalingam (Raj Kiran), a wealthy and powerful feudal landlord. Bhoomi takes up an assignment to be the bodyguard of Muthuramalingam and saves him and his family consisting of his wife (Roja), daughter Meera (Asin), son Karthi (KK). He is given a new assignment by his boss to be Meera and her friend Madhu’s (Mitra Kurian) bodyguard at the college where they are studying.
Bhoomi is some kind of a joke at the campus, with his peculiar mannerisms, security guard’s dresses and dark glasses. Meera and her friends find his presence, often irritating. To poke fun at him, Meera starts making prank calls to him pretending to be a girl who is in love with him. After a while, things get serious, which leads to twist in the story.
One of the drawbacks of the film is the famous Asin-Vijay chemistry that has failed to work on screen. Asin looks too made-up, disinterested and sleep walks in a well written role. The film lacks a creditable storyline, but has been packaged keeping humour as its base, which makes it an engaging watch.
Vadivel who comes as Vijay’s side-kick and his comic antics with the hero are genuine gut busters. Raj Kiran, MS Bhaskar and Roja have hardly anything to do. Mithra Kurian in second lead is ok. Ekhambaram’s camera work is neat. Vidyasagar- Vijay combo works with some great melodies and fast beats like Pattamboochi and Step Step...
At the centre of all the mirth is the magical Vijay. The film works purely on his star charisma and larger-than-life image. His ace comic timing, dance movements and subtle performance in the climax makes his performance absolutely knockout. He carries the film on his shoulders and is one good reason to watch the film.
Salman Khan's 'Dabangg' win 9 Awards at Zine Cine Awards 2011
Salman Khan's 'Dabangg' win 9 Awards at Zine Cine Awards 2011: According to sources, 'Dabangg' bagged the Best Film Award, Best Debut Director for Abhinav Kashyap , Best Debut Female for Sonakshi Sinha, Best Song 'Munni Badnaam hui' and Best Music(Sajid –Wajid)
Vidya Balan grabbed the Best Actor Award (Female) for 'Ishqiya' and Best Actor Award ( Male) by popular choice was won by Shahrukh Khan for his performance in 'My Name is Khan'.
The Best Director trophy Popular Choice was bagged by Karan Johar for 'My Name is Khan' while Vikramaditya Motwane won the jury award for 'Udaan'.Salman Khan's 'Dabangg' win 9 Awards at Zine Cine Awards 2011
The Best Director trophy Popular Choice was bagged by Karan Johar for 'My Name is Khan' while Vikramaditya Motwane won the jury award for 'Udaan'.Salman Khan's 'Dabangg' win 9 Awards at Zine Cine Awards 2011
Anushka Sharma & Ranveer Singh dating together
Anushka Sharma & Ranveer Singh dating together: Band Baaja Baraat co-stars Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh had reportedly split sometime ago.
But if reports are to be believed, the duo is back together after the success of Band Baaja Baraat, reports Mid Day.
A friend of the couple informs the tabloid that Anushka and Ranveer are still going strong, but they do not want to bring their relationship in open, as it may affect their career at this point of time. According to reports, three-film-old Anushka is already doling out professional tips to beau Ranveer.
Anushka SharmaA source told the tabloid, "She even tells him what to say in interviews. He values her advice and follows it."Well wishing the lovebirds all the best in personal as well as professional life.
A friend of the couple informs the tabloid that Anushka and Ranveer are still going strong, but they do not want to bring their relationship in open, as it may affect their career at this point of time. According to reports, three-film-old Anushka is already doling out professional tips to beau Ranveer.
Anushka SharmaA source told the tabloid, "She even tells him what to say in interviews. He values her advice and follows it."Well wishing the lovebirds all the best in personal as well as professional life.
Asin is back to Tamil film industries
Asin is back to Tamil film industries: Asin returns to Tamil after a long gap with Kaavalan directed by Malayalam director Siddique. Vijay plays Asin's Kaavalan or bodyguard in this Pongal release.
Over to Asin. Do you feel any difference in the way a Tamil film of yours is releasing as compared to a Hindi film? Is the feeling the same?
It's like your film releasing in your own language and in another language! The feeling is not the same. That is because you are familiar with the Tamil audience and their tastes. As I am quite new to the Hindi film industry, having done just two films, I am not that familiar with the audience and their tastes. Here, I am familiar with the audience and the audience is familiar with me and that is a big difference.
So, are you excited about the release of Kaavalan?
Yes, I am excited. This is my first time working with Siddique sir and my third with Vijay. Kaavalan is not like Sivakasi or Pokri; it's a love story. This is the first time that Vijay and I are doing a proper love story. Its not a typical commercial film with fights, koothu pattu and comedy but a good love story. Sivakasi and Pokri were the typical masala festival films but this is different. So, I am waiting to see the reaction of the people.
It's like your film releasing in your own language and in another language! The feeling is not the same. That is because you are familiar with the Tamil audience and their tastes. As I am quite new to the Hindi film industry, having done just two films, I am not that familiar with the audience and their tastes. Here, I am familiar with the audience and the audience is familiar with me and that is a big difference.
So, are you excited about the release of Kaavalan?
Yes, I am excited. This is my first time working with Siddique sir and my third with Vijay. Kaavalan is not like Sivakasi or Pokri; it's a love story. This is the first time that Vijay and I are doing a proper love story. Its not a typical commercial film with fights, koothu pattu and comedy but a good love story. Sivakasi and Pokri were the typical masala festival films but this is different. So, I am waiting to see the reaction of the people.
Munnis and Sheelas of Bollywood ought to clear a path for the article kids!
Farah Khan’s latest film ‘Tees Maar Khan’ saw Salman dancing away with Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar on ‘Wallah wallah’. He had earlier succumbed to the item song craze when he performed on ‘Bang bang’ from ‘Hello’ directed by Atul Agnihotri, who is married to his sister Alvira.
The film was an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s novel ‘One Night The Call Centre’.Abhay Deol will be seen doing an item number in Sudhir Mishra’s ‘Tera Kya Hoga Johnny’. ‘Male actors doing item numbers is a sign of changing cinema. This shows that they are also ready to try something new and create an image of their own. Moreover, it also depends upon the demand of the script,’ trade analyst Taran Adarsh told IANS.
In Bollywood, one can say, the trend of actors getting into item numbers was started by Shah Rukh with ‘Ishq Kamina’ for 2002 action-drama ‘Shakti’. He was joined by screen diva Aishwarya Rai and the two scorched the screen with the sizzling song.
He was later seen dancing on ‘Kaal dhamaal’ in Karan Johar’s production venture ‘Kaal’ and there the sultry Malaika Arora Khan joined him.King Khan was later seen in the song ‘Subah subah’ from ‘I See You’ in 2007 followed by ‘Mast kalandar’ in Sajid Khan’s ‘Heyy Babyy’. There are more – he also gave some sizzling performances on ‘Marjani, marjani’ and ‘Love mera hit hit’ with Kareena Kapoor and Deepika Padukone respectively in ‘Billu’.
Abhishek too shook a leg in a special song, ‘One love’, with Bipasha Basu in director Mahesh Manjrekar’s action thriller ‘Rakht’ and the song became quite a rage. He also featured in the item number in ‘Mission Istaanbul’, but his hottest number was for ‘Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag’, a remake of the 1975 blockbuster ‘Sholay’. He was seen dancing to a tweaked version, ‘Mehbooba Mehbooba’.
‘Doing it is good fun,’ Abhishek posted on microblogging site Twitter when asked about the same. Hrithik did an item song for his sister Sunaina Roshan in her first production venture ‘Krazzy 4′. Though the film was not a hit, Hrithik wowed all and sundry with his immaculate dance moves on the title track. Another version of the same song had Shah Rukh shaking a leg on it. Even Tusshar Kapoor did the item song ‘Manzar’ for ‘Sunday’.
‘The purpose of them doing an item number is to add star power to the film. A lot of actors have turned producer and are making films under their banner; so a lot of them also agree to do a special appearance for the camaraderie they share with each other,’ said film critic Omar Qureshi.
Among older actors, Anil Kapoor and Govinda joined Salman in the song ‘Jalwa’ for his 2009 hit ‘Wanted’. Though the list of actress’ item songs is pretty long, actors seem to be queuing up to give them some tough competition.
Mallika Sherawat to judge move indicate participants on TV
Mallika Sherawat to judge move indicate participants on TV: Mallika Sherawat is all set to make her foray into television with the dance show Chak Dhoom Dhoom -- Team Challenge, which premieres tonight on Colors.
The actress is one of the judges along with actor-comedian-dancer Javed Jaffery and contemporary dancer Terence Lewis. Mallika talks to Rajul Hegde about her TV debut and much more. Why a TV reality show?
All my movies are meant for adults only. With my TV debut, children and those living in smaller towns can see and enjoy my work. Whenever I have gone on a talent show to promote my films, I have enjoyed watching them perform. So when I got this offer to judge the show, I thought why not? The reach of TV has become bigger and it will help me connect with my fans.
All my movies are meant for adults only. With my TV debut, children and those living in smaller towns can see and enjoy my work. Whenever I have gone on a talent show to promote my films, I have enjoyed watching them perform. So when I got this offer to judge the show, I thought why not? The reach of TV has become bigger and it will help me connect with my fans.
Hrithik Roshan celebrate his 37th birthday at Mombai
Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif were just some of the stars that showed up. Fashion wise the stars opted for a casual vibe and most pulled of the look well.
I am starting to think that they made their new years resolutions this year to be fashionable and if so then they are keeping to it! Click on to see who was hot, and who was not! Shilpa Shetty with hubby Raj Kundra and sis Shamita all look fashionable and ready to party.
Shilpa has taken note of the animal print trend by opting for a animal print clutch which compliments her hubby's shirt well! Sister Shamita looks chic in a black jumpsuit, which are trendy too!
Sonam Kapoor sexy modeling for Maxim
Sonam Kapoor sexy modeling for Maxim: The veteran actress and the heroine of the 1957 classic Pyaasa Waheeda Rehman feels that certain films should be kept from remake. If, however, the film is re-made, Sonam Kapoor or Vidya Balan would fit best for her character, she says.
Reacting to actor Aamir Khan's wish to remake Pyaasa, Rehman said, "It shouldn't be made. I don't have right to stop people.
If it's made, then my role should be done either by Sonam Kapoor or Vidya Balan."
Remade version of certain classics lose the original drama and thus its impact, said Rehman at Sa Re Ga Ma office where she was honoured with the release of an album Sitare Zameen Par, comprising her best 40 songs.
"Classics shouldn't be remade because if you make the remake of such films, comparisons are inevitable. The new version might be better, but the impact of the original version is difficult to replace from the mind of artistes and audience of our generations," she said.
"Some films look better in black and white only. The coloured version can't retain the same drama or impact of many black and white films made in our time. If Kaagaz Ke Phool is remade in colour, it would be a disaster. It goes same for films like Pyaasa, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam or Nutan's Sujata," she added. Most of the songs in the album are of her choice, said the 74-year-old actress. "Before compiling this album I was asked about my favourites, so I gave my list of choices, others they added of their own."
Asked if she still relishes the memories of shooting her favourite songs, she said, "Not all. But there are a few songs which take me back to those days when I had shot for the songs. Like Jane Kya Tune Kahi, Jaane Kya Maine Suni from the film Pyaasa is one of my favourite songs and with that I had got huge popularity."
"The lyrics, music and picturisation were fantastic. Even Waqt Ne Kiya was excellently picturised."Rehman being one of the finest dancers of her time doesn't find much varied choreography in today's films.
"Due respect to the artistes and the choreographer, because it's today's trend, there are more item numbers. In our time the songs were the part of the story. That's what I feel. I don't find much varied choreography in today's films," said Rehman.
If it's made, then my role should be done either by Sonam Kapoor or Vidya Balan."
Remade version of certain classics lose the original drama and thus its impact, said Rehman at Sa Re Ga Ma office where she was honoured with the release of an album Sitare Zameen Par, comprising her best 40 songs.
"Classics shouldn't be remade because if you make the remake of such films, comparisons are inevitable. The new version might be better, but the impact of the original version is difficult to replace from the mind of artistes and audience of our generations," she said.
"Some films look better in black and white only. The coloured version can't retain the same drama or impact of many black and white films made in our time. If Kaagaz Ke Phool is remade in colour, it would be a disaster. It goes same for films like Pyaasa, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam or Nutan's Sujata," she added. Most of the songs in the album are of her choice, said the 74-year-old actress. "Before compiling this album I was asked about my favourites, so I gave my list of choices, others they added of their own."
Asked if she still relishes the memories of shooting her favourite songs, she said, "Not all. But there are a few songs which take me back to those days when I had shot for the songs. Like Jane Kya Tune Kahi, Jaane Kya Maine Suni from the film Pyaasa is one of my favourite songs and with that I had got huge popularity."
"The lyrics, music and picturisation were fantastic. Even Waqt Ne Kiya was excellently picturised."Rehman being one of the finest dancers of her time doesn't find much varied choreography in today's films.
"Due respect to the artistes and the choreographer, because it's today's trend, there are more item numbers. In our time the songs were the part of the story. That's what I feel. I don't find much varied choreography in today's films," said Rehman.
My travel to Madrid
The last 27 of December I travel to Madrid with my mother and Anna, my mother friend. We took a Ryanair flight to went to Madrid. We arrived 3 hours later because the flight was delayed 2 hours and after we got lost at the train station.
After that, we finally arrived to Puerta del Sol. Our hotel was in the Arenal street, a big street with a lot of clothes shops. At night we went to an organic restaurant, and after we went to sleep because we were very tired.
On the 28th in the morning, we went to have a typical breakfast Madrileño. After that we went to visit the theatre Joy Eslava, where the comedians make their monologs of Paramout Comedy. For lunch, we went to another organic restaurant, because my mother friend is vegeta
On the 29th we went to the hairdressers, because
On the 28th in the morning, we went to have a typical breakfast Madrileño. After that we went to visit the theatre Joy Eslava, where the comedians make their monologs of Paramout Comedy. For lunch, we went to another organic restaurant, because my mother friend is vegetarian! In the afternoon we met with my mother fiends from Madrid and the showed us the night.
We visited typical bars, and we
went to eat tapas and the best patatas bravas I have ever had. After dinner, we went to a typical pub in the center of Madrid.
On the 29th we went to the hairdressers, because
when we woke up the shower was broken and we could only shower the body with cold water, and we decided to go to the hairdressers. After that, we went to the Puerta de Alcala, the Palacio Real and anothers tourist sights.
After lunch we decided to go shopping. Here, was where my mother bought my new camera for a Christmas present.
At the night we took the flight to return home again. The holidays were fun and the weather was very good, it wasn’t cold or raining!
Kangna Ranaut & Madhavan act together in '
Kangna Ranaut & Madhavan act together in 'Tanu Weds Manu': Bollywood actress Kangna Ranaut is going to start the new year with a fresh new avatar in the forthcoming release 'Tanu Weds Manu'. Shedding her neurotic image, Ranaut will be seen in a bubbly and lively character in the movie.
The 23-year-old actress plays the role of Tanu, a small town girl having a zest for life. Always seen playing neurotic and depressed roles, the 'Gangster' actress will offer a new look for the audience in the movie opposite actor R. Madhavan.
"Yes Kangna plays a small town, wild girl. She is shown as a very bindaas character, and it is a role that Kangna has never portrayed before. Kangna was amazing at the way she pulled off the character of Tanu," said Director Anand Rai.
Kangna has managed to grab eyeballs during the promos of the movie with her free spirited look.
"Yes Kangna plays a small town, wild girl. She is shown as a very bindaas character, and it is a role that Kangna has never portrayed before. Kangna was amazing at the way she pulled off the character of Tanu," said Director Anand Rai.
Kangna has managed to grab eyeballs during the promos of the movie with her free spirited look.
Rani Mukherjee: I look a cut above my 20's now
Rani Mukherjee: I look a cut above my 20's now: Rani Mukherjee is on cloud nine. The actress has finally given an answer to her critics who were in tearing hurry to label her chapter closed in bollywood. With NO ONE KILLED JESSICA getting an upbeat response from the audiences, Rani is hogging the spotlight once again.
The success of the film has made Rani more forthcoming with the media too. Some time back, Rani used to shudder with fear about media being on an overdrive to fathom the truth surrounding her personal and professional life.
Now, it's a different story. Rani is upbeat about her professional life and loves to share a slice of it often. Speaking about her personal and professional life in one breath, Rani says, "The success of NO ONE KILLED JESSICA is my answer to critics who thought my career was over. Not only my professional life but my personal life is witnessing a high too. To be honest, I look better than my twenties now. I'm being honest about this. Growing in age has never bothered me. I have just entered my thirties and I think I'm set for the best years of my life."With Rani finally getting the much awaited success with NO ONE KILLED JESSICA, let's hope this fact is here to stay.
Now, it's a different story. Rani is upbeat about her professional life and loves to share a slice of it often. Speaking about her personal and professional life in one breath, Rani says, "The success of NO ONE KILLED JESSICA is my answer to critics who thought my career was over. Not only my professional life but my personal life is witnessing a high too. To be honest, I look better than my twenties now. I'm being honest about this. Growing in age has never bothered me. I have just entered my thirties and I think I'm set for the best years of my life."With Rani finally getting the much awaited success with NO ONE KILLED JESSICA, let's hope this fact is here to stay.
Deepika Padukone not attend Imran's wedding party
Deepika Padukone not attend Imran's wedding party: Astounding “Kidnap” star Imran Khan is going to tight a knot with his childhood sweetheart Avantika Malik on January 10 and it is expected that Imran's "Break Ke Baad" co-star and friend actress Deepika Padukone to be part of this ceremony.
"Being a Mehndi and Sangeet ceremony, it would be a complete family affair and no Bollywood actors are to be seen today (Saturday). Only Deepika, Imran's close friend, is expected to be part of the ceremony," said a statement by his publicist.
The family members that included includes Imran's mom and dad Anil Pal and Nuzhat Khan, uncle actor or mentor Aamir Khan with wife Kiran Rao and children Junaid and Ira, among others, would be present during the ceremony.
The family members that included includes Imran's mom and dad Anil Pal and Nuzhat Khan, uncle actor or mentor Aamir Khan with wife Kiran Rao and children Junaid and Ira, among others, would be present during the ceremony.
Asin shoots notwithstanding sick wellbeing
Asin shoots notwithstanding sick wellbeing: It seems that South Indian beauty Asin would never compromise on her professionalism! Sources say that the actress, who as shooting deep in the jungles for Anees Bazmee’s Salman Khan starrer Ready, shot some difficult scenes despite being unwell.
"Asin’s health was down, but not wanting to hold things up, she shot some of the most crucial scenes. The fact that her shooting schedule was in a jungle was enough to keep her enthusiasm level high," a unit source revealed.
Once the shooting was completed, Asin hopped on a private jeep and went to watch the animals. "Asin loves wild animals. She had a ball watching lions, tigers and other wild animals from a close distance. It was a dream come true for her," the source added.
Once the shooting was completed, Asin hopped on a private jeep and went to watch the animals. "Asin loves wild animals. She had a ball watching lions, tigers and other wild animals from a close distance. It was a dream come true for her," the source added.
Katrina Kaif vs Priyanka Chopra
Katrina Kaif vs Priyanka Chopra: If you thought Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif hugged at Salman's Being Human event to start a new friendship, think again! The actors didn't even say a formal hello to each other at a recent event.
Piggy Chops and Kat came face to face at an awards function, but behaved as strangers. They didn't even say hi to each other, forget about a warm hug.
An eyewitness told Mumbai Mirror, “Priyanka and Katrina were next to each other for quite some time backstage. Their eyes met, but they did not give each other even a faint smile. They behaved like total strangers. There was ample opportunity for both the ladies to at least acknowledge each other’s presence but even that did not happen. Everyone around them noted this.”
To refresh surfers' memory, Priyanka and Katrina are at loggerheads since the latter replaced former in Dostana sequel, and Priyanka in turn replaced Katrina in Anurag Basu's Silence (now titled Barfi).
Even at IPL awards, the actors kept their distance. So we wonder, why they had to give jadu ki jhappi to each other at Salman's event? Keep guessing.
An eyewitness told Mumbai Mirror, “Priyanka and Katrina were next to each other for quite some time backstage. Their eyes met, but they did not give each other even a faint smile. They behaved like total strangers. There was ample opportunity for both the ladies to at least acknowledge each other’s presence but even that did not happen. Everyone around them noted this.”
To refresh surfers' memory, Priyanka and Katrina are at loggerheads since the latter replaced former in Dostana sequel, and Priyanka in turn replaced Katrina in Anurag Basu's Silence (now titled Barfi).
Even at IPL awards, the actors kept their distance. So we wonder, why they had to give jadu ki jhappi to each other at Salman's event? Keep guessing.
Mandira Bedi Topless: Modeling for men's glossy magazine
Mandira Bedi Topless: Modeling for men's glossy magazine: Mandira Bedi is a name familiar to television viewers and cricket lovers.
She recently caught public attention by posing topless for the cover page of the men's glossy magazine Vogue. Mandira was hugely appreciated for her role in the television soap Shanti. Later, she played a supporting role in the blockbuster 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'.
She even went to the extent of playing a character with negative shades in the lengthy serial 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'.However, Mandira Bedi shot to fame with presenting Extraa Innings on Set Max during the 2003 World Cup. Now, she shed her sweet girl image by posing topless for the cited magazine.
She even went to the extent of playing a character with negative shades in the lengthy serial 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'.However, Mandira Bedi shot to fame with presenting Extraa Innings on Set Max during the 2003 World Cup. Now, she shed her sweet girl image by posing topless for the cited magazine.
Bipasha Basu Topless: Modeling for Maxim
Bipasha Basu Topless: Modeling for Maxim: Bipasha Basu has turned on heat in the cold month of January, as she goes topless for the 5th anniversary issue of popular magazine Maxim.
The actress who's at her fittest best will definitely make heads turn with her sultry avatar. The Bong bombshell who celebrates her 32nd birthday today, looks svelte and sexy in the January cover of the magazine.
The hottie hit headlines on Youtube in June last year, when her topless ad appeared on the website. BipsEven at 32, Bipasha can still give a lot of new actress run for their money with her sexy avatar.Bipasha Basu Topless: Modeling for Maxim:
The hottie hit headlines on Youtube in June last year, when her topless ad appeared on the website. BipsEven at 32, Bipasha can still give a lot of new actress run for their money with her sexy avatar.Bipasha Basu Topless: Modeling for Maxim:
Veen Malik dance perform in 'Big Boss4' grand finale
Veen Malik dance perform in 'Big Boss4' grand finale: While the rumour is abuzz, Malik and her manager Sohail Rashid have neither confirmed nor ruled out the possibility of Malik performing in the finale.
“She has definitely been very popular during the show. She was nominated seven times to be evicted but the Indians voted for her six times which means she has a large fan following over there. Considering this fact, this it is quite possible that she’ll perform but I cannot confirm or rule it out [at the moment],” Rashid told The Express Tribune.
He further said that some negative rumours have been circulating about Malik but they were not true. “There is only one Indian website which is promoting false things to defame her. The activities of the contestants of “Bigg Boss” are recorded round the clock and the show’s duration is hardly an hour. So things are omitted and many things are being quoted out of context. She had been offering prayers in the house but nobody mentioned it. She discussed politics with her fellow contestants but few people ignored that and propagated her statements in a twisted way. The things that contestants did at the show were part of the game and the show must be taken as a game,” Rashid added.
Malik, who is currently in India, told The Express Tribune that false reports were being circulated about her, “I didn’t drop my towel before the camera. It’s just a rumour.” The actor said that the she was not intimate with any fellow contestant. She further said that she had been wearing shorts but the other contestants including Sara Khan and Anchal had done the same.
“She had been promoting the Urdu language at the house of ‘Bigg Boss’. A lot of people are using Urdu words in India just because of her. She promoted our language and did nothing wrong,” Malik’s manager said defending the actor.
Sameer Soni should apologise
Sameer Soni, another participant of “Bigg Boss”, who reportedly said he wanted to slap Malik when he and Dolly Bindra were talking about Malik after her eviction is being criticised for his comments. Someone has created a page titled ‘Sameer Soni Should Say Sorry to All Women of This World’ on Facebook and a lot of people are urging him to apologise for his comments.
Another interesting dialogue that is being forwarded through text messages and emails is a sentence spoken by Malik to Dolly Bindra: Aap Aurat Key Naam Par Ek Cartoon Ho (You are a cartoon in shape of women). Dolly on the other hand called her ‘vulgar’.
He further said that some negative rumours have been circulating about Malik but they were not true. “There is only one Indian website which is promoting false things to defame her. The activities of the contestants of “Bigg Boss” are recorded round the clock and the show’s duration is hardly an hour. So things are omitted and many things are being quoted out of context. She had been offering prayers in the house but nobody mentioned it. She discussed politics with her fellow contestants but few people ignored that and propagated her statements in a twisted way. The things that contestants did at the show were part of the game and the show must be taken as a game,” Rashid added.
Malik, who is currently in India, told The Express Tribune that false reports were being circulated about her, “I didn’t drop my towel before the camera. It’s just a rumour.” The actor said that the she was not intimate with any fellow contestant. She further said that she had been wearing shorts but the other contestants including Sara Khan and Anchal had done the same.
“She had been promoting the Urdu language at the house of ‘Bigg Boss’. A lot of people are using Urdu words in India just because of her. She promoted our language and did nothing wrong,” Malik’s manager said defending the actor.
Sameer Soni should apologise
Sameer Soni, another participant of “Bigg Boss”, who reportedly said he wanted to slap Malik when he and Dolly Bindra were talking about Malik after her eviction is being criticised for his comments. Someone has created a page titled ‘Sameer Soni Should Say Sorry to All Women of This World’ on Facebook and a lot of people are urging him to apologise for his comments.
Another interesting dialogue that is being forwarded through text messages and emails is a sentence spoken by Malik to Dolly Bindra: Aap Aurat Key Naam Par Ek Cartoon Ho (You are a cartoon in shape of women). Dolly on the other hand called her ‘vulgar’.
Shahrukh Khan's Movies: Ra. One- First Look
Shahrukh Khan's Movies: Ra. One- First Look: Your very own Baadshah of Bollywood Shahrukh Khan is all set to hit the silver screen in a new avatar as G.One.
Hold on people there is more to the news. The first look of the film features King Khan in a totally new look of a Super Hero.
He is playing the character of G.One in his most awaited science-fiction superhero film Ra. One. The film is being directed by Anubhav Sinha. Apart from Shahrukh, we will see Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal in the film Ra. One.
It is reported that SRK will is seen performing spine-tingling stunts in Ra.One. The film is supposed to have the best special effects till date. Keep looking out for this space for more updates on the film.
He is playing the character of G.One in his most awaited science-fiction superhero film Ra. One. The film is being directed by Anubhav Sinha. Apart from Shahrukh, we will see Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal in the film Ra. One.
It is reported that SRK will is seen performing spine-tingling stunts in Ra.One. The film is supposed to have the best special effects till date. Keep looking out for this space for more updates on the film.
Sonakshi Sinha needs to do a Kareena Kapoor
Subhash K Jha gets them talking.Shatrughan Sinha's shy loved one headed in a lethal punch with her introduction in Dabangg.
She is refreshingly removed from the conveyer sash tight skirted, cleavage showing young ladies who go into Bollywood as wannabe Kareena Kapoors.
Sonakshi has her head on the upper arm and a father who won't permit her to transgress.Salman Khan has taken the miss under his wings. She has at present marked a few pictures with the superstar. Dream role.
"To name a few, Vidya in Parineeta, Rani in Black, Kareena in Jab We Met and Aishwarya in Jodha Akbar!"Role model : "I'd like to carve my own career path."When the actor in you was born.
"I didn't actually think I'd be an actor ever! In fact, I've studied fashion design and that's what I was planning to make a career in as well. But Salman spotted me in a function and decided that only I could play the role of Rajjo perfectly."
Best tip you've got : "From my father, just before I started shooting for Dabangg. He told me that always remember if you can't be better than the best at least be different from the rest."
Strength: "I pick up things very quickly and I guess it's this ability that translates into performance."
Arunodoy Singh
Filmmmaker Sudhir Mishra's blue-eyed boy made his unnoticed debut in Piyush Jha's Sikandar and Anil Kapoor's Aisha. Mishra swears by his talent. His tall, imposing screen presence and loads of offscreen attitude shows on screen. His real launch was Vinay Shukla's Mirch and the upcoming Sudhir Mishra's Yeh Saali Zindagi in January. Being politician Arjun Singh's grandson helps. The downer? Attitude works only when it's accompanied by talent. That's what separates Mallika Sherawat from Kareena Kapoor. Political dynastic credentials is okay, what about talent? Another politician Ram Vilas Paswan's son Chirag Paswan too is making his entry this year.
Dream role : "To get to play Bruce Wayne/Batman."
Role model : " Sean Penn"
When the actor in you was born : "The first inkling was when I was nine years old. But I took a firm decision on my career when I was in university."
Best tip you've got : "Don't act, listen!"
Strength: "Self-awareness."
Akshay Oberoi
Tall and innocent looking, Akshay Oberoi is being launched by the Rajshris in Issi Life Mein. Rajshris once launched Salman Khan as a hero in Maine Pyar Kiya. They're hoping Akshay would make a similar impact. The boy is Vivek Oberoi's cousin. The downer? The golden days of the Rajshris ended aeons ago. Besides, how many Akshays can the film industry accommodate?
Dream role: "I don't think I have one, just yet. I am a greedy actor and I want toplay all kinds of roles!"
Role model: "There are a lot of actors' careers that I admire, but I would like to carve my own path rather than model it on anyone else's."
When the actor in you was born: "I knew around the age of 10 that acting was something I was very interested in and wanted to study."
Best tip you've got: "No one knows the destiny of a film until it hits the theatre. And that a good film will get its due no matter what."
Strength: "At this point, I know that I am extremely passionate and that, I may not be as talented as the next guy, but I am surely willing to work harder!"
Aditya Roy Kapoor
After a brief role as Pakistani rock musician in Vipul Shah's London Dreams, Aditya rocked in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Guzaarish and Vipul Shah's Action Replayy. In both, he replaced Ranbir Kapoor. Aditya has a very unique personality. He has a natural unaffected screen presence which is a refreshing opposite to 'acting'. The downer? All his three films so far have tanked. And that head of Afro hair? Will it work beyond a point? Naseeruddin Shah's talented elder son Imaad with his Afro curls is still waiting for the big break.
Dream role: "That of a simple man."
Role model : " Robert de Niro"
When the actor in you was born: "One year ago."
Best tip you've got : "Don't act!"
Strength: "My guru."
Asin
The Tamil-Telugu hottie gave a rousing performance as Aamir Khan's sunshine girl in Ghajini. Though she's acted in dozens of South Indian films, she's dew-drop fresh in her approach to Hindi cinema and has the potential of being the next best South Indian actress after Hema Malini, Rekha, Sridevi and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Has caught Salman Khan's fancy. The downer? Has said no to too many films in Hindi. Asin turned down Farhan Akhtar's Kartik Calling Kartik and Ashutosh Gowarikar's Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se. Both went to Deepika Padukone. Both flopped. So guess who's having the last laugh?
Dream role : "I don't have any one particular dream role. Various roles that give me scope to perform would be my dream or rather is what I hope to get."
Role model : "I don't wish to model my career on anybody else's."
When the actor in you was born: "I was in school when I first started acting in films, but took it up as a profession only after five films and my first Best Actress award."
Best tip you've got: "Be yourself." Strength: "My determination to overcome all obstacles and do my best in whatever I do."
Anushka Sharma: I am a considerable nomad
Not the ordinary tourist who basically gallivants from one pretty spot to a different one.
She declares, "I don't enjoy sight viewing. For me, voyage is about meeting brand new individuals. It extends my skyline, specifically the treks that I tackle my own. "
She wishes to have more time and resources at her disposal. "I am quite a nomad.
If I could earn enough money, I would just travel for two-three years, from one place to another, without any plan," she says.
The travel bug got to her three years ago when she decided to pack her bags and go off to Galibore, a fishing camp located on the banks of the Cauvery river, for 10 days.
This was about the same time she had finished shooting for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. "Doing routine things and meeting the same people, I felt fidgety. I wanted to move out and meet new people," she says.
In Galibore, Anushka lived in tents in the midst of the wilderness. She was intrigued by an old German man, quietly sitting by the river. "This guy had travelled around the world. He knew so much about different cultures. I learnt there is more to life than what you do for a living. He ignited the urge in me to travel more and often."
The spark ignited then has grown stronger. Four months ago, Anushka took a trip to Ananda in Rishikesh, a serene place nestled in the Himalayas. Here, her attitude to life changed completely. "I met people from different countries. I have a habit of bickering about petty things in my life. One day while chatting, somebody told me, 'You are so young and you are already an actor'. I realsied that I should be happy with what I have achieved so far," she says.
While Anushka won't pick a favourite destination, she likes going off the beaten track and experimenting with the local cuisine. One such place is the Tenga Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, a tribal area inaccessible by road. "My dad was in the army and was posted there for two years. The locals are very friendly and simple. Conventional food items are hard to procure and it was the first time that I had a snake and a wild boar," she reminisces.
Due to her father's posting, Anushka also got to travel to Nal, an air force base situated on the outskirts of Bikaner in Rajasthan. "There was nothing much to do here. Interestingly, there were many local dhabas and I often got to taste authentic Rajasthani food,"she says. Next, on her itenerary is Bali. The world is just waiting to be explored.
Malaika Arora Khan & Mallika Sherawat perform together in enent of New Year
Malaika Arora Khan & Mallika Sherawat perform together in enent of New Year: Bollywood ‘Munni’ Mallaika Arora Khan gave a sizzling performance at Aamby Valley City in Mumbai and hot Mallika Sherawat wooed the audience at Sahara Star hotel in Mumbai.
Malaika, who has done some sizzling item numbers in Bollywood movies, performed flawlessly. She was applauded the most for her dance on the song ‘Munni Badnaam Hui’ from the film Dabangg.
DJ Amandeep gave some foot-tapping music to keep the adrenaline rushes going. The power packed performances continued all night long with live acts by various international dancers
Mallika Sherawat performed at 'Seduction 2011' in Sahara Star Hotel. She danced on songs from her films including famous number Maiya, Maiya from the film Guru. The power packed extravaganza had laser shows, Live DJs and singers performing for the audience.
The performances continued all night long with singing sensation Neeraj Shreedhar, sultry Bollywood actress Mughda Ghodse, stand up act by comedian Kapil Sharma, performance by actress Marisha Parekh along with international dancers.
DJ Amandeep gave some foot-tapping music to keep the adrenaline rushes going. The power packed performances continued all night long with live acts by various international dancers
Mallika Sherawat performed at 'Seduction 2011' in Sahara Star Hotel. She danced on songs from her films including famous number Maiya, Maiya from the film Guru. The power packed extravaganza had laser shows, Live DJs and singers performing for the audience.
The performances continued all night long with singing sensation Neeraj Shreedhar, sultry Bollywood actress Mughda Ghodse, stand up act by comedian Kapil Sharma, performance by actress Marisha Parekh along with international dancers.
Tanushree Dutta: Shedding dress is a popular mandate
"In reality, when folks approach you with the line that shedding of hindrances is the mandate of an exact screen role, they are in reality pandering to the general population mandate.
Statements like mandate of the role or the element are everything junk," Tanushree told IANS in a discussion.Asked whether she is ready to shed clothes if the character required that, Dutta said:
"In Bollywood, people have been making movies for more than half a century and they are made in such a way that you need not shed off all your inhibitions. I would really draw the line. I am no more a newcomer in Bollywood."
Tanushree had won the Femina Miss India Universe title in 2004, and made her entry into Bollywood in 2005 with the hit film Aashiq Banaya Aapne. She starred in Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets the same year, and came to be considered one of tinsel town's dark horses.
But she failed to live up to the initial expectations of her fans as most of her films except Dhol and Bhagam Bhag bombed at the box office.
Asked about the fate of most of her films, the former beauty queen said: "To what extent a film works is beyond me. My first film Aashiq Banaya Aapne did wonders at the box office. Then Chocolate was also quite popular, but it didn't have the same effect as the first one.
"I just look at my work and of course it's my responsibility to sign good films so as to make sure that people come to watch. But sometimes there are lots of things which are not in our hands. I always try to do the best I can. Some movies work, some movies don't," said the 26-year-old actor.
spending more than five years in Bollywood, and with an experience of working in nearly 12 Hindi and Telugu films, Tanushree now wants to do something different.
"At this point of time I really want to do a historical movie. May be it's going to take some time. I have covered various genres. I have done romantic, psycho-thriller, thriller, crime based, comedy, romantic comedy. Now I want to do a periodical. I also want to do a musical film," she said.
Tanushree nurtures a dream of working on a hardcore subject and literature-based Bengali film in the coming years, but says that she hasn't got an impressive offer yet.
"I have always wanted to work in a Bengali film. But till date I haven't got that kind of offer that would impress me.
"Bengali filmmakers have come up with subjects that are so touchy and hardcore. Literature- and sahitya-based movies are made here. I want to work in literature-based movies in Bengal as this is the specialty of the Bengali film industry," said Tanushree, who has completed a month-long acting workshop in the US.
Tanushree said she wants to sign movies, but she doesn't have the "psychology" of having back-to-back releases in a short span.
"I am planning to sign movies. Actually I don't have that psychology of having two back-to-back releases in three months. I don't know what I am going to sign next or when I am going to sign next. But one thing I can guarantee, that it's going to exciting," said Tanushree.
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