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In Pics: Bollywood sirens censured

In Pics: Bollywood sirens censured

Controversy and Bollywood stars are no strangers. Bollywood beauties have always been in trouble for endorsing sleaze, gyrate gestures and for ‘polluting the minds of young people’. The most recent ones to face the wrath were Rakhi Sawant and Shilpa Shetty. We take a sneak-peak at some of the Bollywood incidences which had set-off the [...]

Bollywood Movies Releasing July

If June saw hits like Phir Hera Pheri and Krrish, July will see some interesting movies like Madhur Bhandarkar’s Corporate and Vishal Bharadwaj’s much-awaited Omkara hitting theatres.
Here’s a look at what’s on the menu.
Corporate

Cast: Bipasha Basu, Kay Kay Menon, Minissha Lamba, Raj Babbar
Director: Madhur Bhandarkar
Release Date: July 7

Katrina Kaif : fame and glamor draw people to movie business

Katrina Kaif : fame and glamor draw people to movie business

Model-turned-actress Katrina Kaif says the promise of immortality on the silver screen and the adulation of fans are the lures that attract people to the movies.
Kaif was a model in London and India before she made her Bollywood debut in 2003. She says the dream of being part of unforgettable films drew her to [...]

Shahrukh Khan all set to coach a female football team

Yash Raj Films is one production house that comes up with very unique marketing strategies from its films. A comic strip was run in a newspaper and also a promotional music video for Hum Tum, even Dhoom had a special a promotional music video featuring Tata Young. Bunty Aur Babli had Abhishek and Rani turning [...]

Abhishek and Aishwarya start dating openly

‘Khullam Khulla pyaar karenge hum dono’ seems to be the latest mantra of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. In Chennai for Mani Ratnam’s ‘Guru’, the couple made an appearance together at the cancer ward of a local hospital where they spent time with the children. Just after their return from IIFA in Dubai, the two [...]

This is King Khan. I’m the Ronaldinho of acting

Bollywood’s leading man Shah Rukh Khan is confident that he will continue to hold sway over the country’s film industry for several years.

Fan frenzy at the London premiere of Krrish

Hrithik Roshan ’s latest film Krrish seems to have gone down very well with his London fans.
Hrithik was at the London premiere of the movie on Saturday.
Children and teenagers went crazy over Hrithik after seeing the movie. Even the grown-ups liked the film immensely. Hrithik kept on receiving compliments throughout the evening and many fans [...]

Aamir Khan to produce a campus love story

After the superhit Lagaan a few years ago, actor Aamir Khan is dabbling in film production once again.
As learnt, Aamir’s new production will be titled Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and will mark the directorial debut of scriptwriter Abbas Tyrewala. The movie, a romantic comedy about college-going youths, will introduce Aamir’s cousin Imraan.

Dino Morea & Nandita: Love in London!

They might go hoarse denying their relationship, but these supposed ‘good friends’ Dino Morea – Nandita Mahtani are spotted in each other’s loving company very often.
Recently, the duo was seen in London, shopping, dining and wining. Knowing Nandita’s amazing sense of fashion, they’ll probably pass if off as simple ’shopping spree’ to update and [...]

Sunny Deol is Santa Singh!

Sunny’s busy shooting for his home-production, but back home his apne are very upset with him. Yeah, the Deol dad missed the customary annual vacation with his kids this year, and that is one event the family really looks forward to. But knowing how much he dotes on them, Sunny can’t have them sulking with [...]

Don’t look, Bipasha is changing

Don’t look, Bipasha is changing

Bipasha Basu is Bollywoods most curvaceous actress but for now she has ditched those short skirts and plunging necklines for chic business suits. Perhaps a hangover from her latest film Corporate.

It is a film that she is pretty much expected to carry on her own shoulders, considering she is the only star in the film.
However, [...]

John, Bips laugh off break-up rumours

A source yesterday called up to let us in on some fight between John Abraham and Bipasha Basu in Filmistan where Madhur Bhandarkar was shooting for a promo of Corporate with Bipasha and John was shooting for Babul.

“After the fight, they decided to split ways,� squealed the source. When we contacted John, he said [...]

Krissh Preview (Pics)

Indian cinema gets its very own superhero, Krrish. Hrithik Roshan enacts the role of a mythical hero hidden behind a mysterious mask who conquers all evil.

Sushmita Sen and Randeep’s liplock

After Sushmita Sen created a hullabaloo about the kissing scene in Kalpana Lajmi’s Chingaari, one thought the actress was done with on-screen smooches for good.

But Ms Sen has locked lips with former boyfriend Randeep Hooda, and shot for a steamy shower sequence for their forthcoming film Karma Confessions and Holi.

Milind does a Mika!

The off-screen vibes between Milind Soman and Gul Panag are still sizzling hot.

It was evident at the party following the screening of Pan Nalin’s Samsara.
Gul is on a high these days as she has just signed Sanjay Gupta’s movie Alibaug, after completing her shoot for Nagesh Kukunoor’s Dor (The String).

Hey Krissh, remember Mr India?

Superman Returns — the first and the original superhero — is back on the small screen on June 30, after 20 years.

Rakesh Roshan claims that Krrish is the first-ever Indian superman and Hrithik Roshan is India’s interpretation of Superman! Now the definition of a superhero (which is a western term) is a mortal who has [...]

Jaane Hoga Kya – ask Aftab and Bipasha!

3 years after it was originally slated for release, science fiction ‘Jaane Hoga Kya’ is finally getting ready for a release.
The film starring Aftab Shivdasani, Bipasha Basu and Preeti Jhangiani was in news 3 years back but lost steam in publicity after few weeks. The promotion was revived once again last year with song’n’dance routine [...]

Bipasha’s Laughter Challenge

Bipasha’s Laughter Challenge

Bipasha Basu is having a good laugh.
The actress is the celebrity guest on the Mega Finale of the Great Indian Laughter Challenge Dwitiya, where an eclectic bunch of stand-up comics vie for the ‘Hasi ka Shahenshah’ title and a Chevrolet Aveo.

Top 10 Movies this Month

Here are the top 10 Hindi films:

1. “Fanaa” – Director: Kunal Kohli. Apart from Aamir Khan-Kajol’s pairing there isn’t any other attraction in “Fanaa” but pre-release controversy may have helped lure audiences who are still thronging the theatres.
2. “Tom, Dick & Harry” – Director: Deepak Tijori. After lying low for weeks the film has taken [...]

Why desis love Akshay Kumar

Why do fans abroad love him so much, a reporter asked Akshay Kumar when he was in New York a few months ago. Akki, as he usually does when faced with questions like that, simply smiled. His response was the usual one — that he was surprised too, but not complaining.
On other occasions, he might [...]

Miss Australia Sabrina, daughter of an Indian mother and a Lebanese father, interested in Bollywood films

Miss Australia Sabrina, daughter of an Indian mother and a Lebanese father, interested in Bollywood films

Miss Australia Sabrina Houssami is the daughter of an Indian mother and a Lebanese father. Being a non-Australian, she is the first person to win the Miss Australia title last month. She is 19 years old and will represent Australia at the Miss World pageant in Poland in September. She wishes to work in Bollywood [...]

Aishwarya Rai – Abhishek Bachchan in Chennai theatre!

Aishwarya Rai – Abhishek Bachchan in Chennai theatre!

Aishwarya Rai has sevvaai dosham. That’s why Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan are not too keen to have her as daughter-in-law. So, the marriage may not work out after all. That’s what the Mumbai astrologers are busy saying while the lovebirds are holding hands and watching a film together in Chennai!

(Pics) Negar Khan Posing for a Norwegian Magazine

(Pics) Negar Khan Posing for a Norwegian Magazine

Apparently, Negar who grew up in Oslo, Norway, posed for a premier men’s magazine VI Menn (We Men) in the nude. Well, not completely but almost. The cover of the magazine has her wearing a g-string and that’s it.

Riya Sen’s prank turns ugly

Riya Sen’s prank turns ugly

Pranks can sometimes turn out to be rather bitter experiences, like Bobby Darling discovered, after an unpleasant episode with one-time good friend Riya Sen.
Controversy’s child
Riya has been in the news recently, for all the wrong reasons — and most of the time, it’s been a case of friendships gone sour. Whether it’s the MMS controversy [...]

The three-day Bollywood extravaganza in Dubai – The IIFA awards

Colour of the Evening – Black
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black literally blinding the awards ceremony by bagging some of the most popular awards

Mika granted bail in Rakhi molestation case

Mika granted bail in Rakhi molestation case

Pop singer Mika accused of molesting actress Rakhi Sawant was today granted bail by a local session court here.
Mika who has been booked under Sec 354 and Sec 323 of the IPC for outraging the modesty of a woman has been ordered to report to the Oshiwara Police twice a week for a month.

(Pics) Dubai dress code

(Pics) Dubai dress code

Is she better dressed than me?
Katrina Kaif

What’s alag about Alag

What’s alag about Alag

Apparently, nothing much. The promotional posters are ‘inspired’ by The Shawshank Redemption. Don’t believe us, just see the adjoining pictures.

I look like John Abraham

John Abraham wears a tee that screams ‘I look like John Abraham’ across his well-toned physique.
The actor was spotted making this statement at a cola event which he endorses.
Talk about being modest in times of dizzying success.
We know several Bolly male actors who would see red at the mere sight of this shirt and duck [...]

Rakhi Sawant – Mika Smooch Picture

Rakhi Sawant – Mika Smooch Picture