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Aishwarya now introduced as 'Aishwarya Bachchan'

2007-06-10T07:48:00.001-07:00

For the first time since actress Aishwarya Rai's marriage to Abhishek Bachchan, she was introduced to the international media Friday as 'Aishwarya Bachchan'. The occasion was the announcement of a world tour titled 'The Unforgettable Tour', starting April next year which will be led by Amitabh Bachchan.Other members of the tour are his son Abhishek, daughter-in-law Aishwarya, Lara Dutta, Bipasha Basu and Riteish Deshmukh. There was a flutter in the audience as the speaker announced names of people on the stage who would be part of the world tour. When it was Aishwarya's turn, she was introduced as 'Aishwarya Bachchan'

Shilpa defends Channel 4 in 'nigger' row

2007-06-10T07:47:00.002-07:00

Shilpa Shetty has supported the decision by Britain's Channel 4 television network to kick out contestant Emily Parr for calling a housemate "nigger" on the popular 'Big Brother' reality show. "I'm glad they took a stand. It's a good thing; it's a positive thing. I'm glad Channel 4 did what they did," said Shilpa, who shot to global fame after successfully fighting off racism and bullying on the celebrity version of the show earlier this year.Emily Parr, a 19-year-old student from Bristol, was evicted from the show for calling Charlie Uchea, who is black, a "nigger". Stung by criticism over racist comments and bullying when Shetty was on 'Big Brother', Channel 4 and producer Endemol swiftly removed Parr from the show.

Sanjay Dutt counts on the lost days

2007-06-10T07:47:00.001-07:00

There are a lot of things that Sanjay Dutt wants to put behind him but there are some things which he wants to get back from his life. Sanjay reveals, “I want to give my best to my family and my career. My daughter Trishala is pursuing a degree in forensic science from one of the most esteemed universities abroad.I have lost so much of her growing up days. I want to make it up.” This is life….as they say.

Aishwarya crowned to be the most searched MSN person at IIFA

2007-06-10T07:46:00.001-07:00

From her latest movies to her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, everyone wants to know what Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is working on and where she is going next. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was today crowned the most searched personality on www.in.msn.com by the IIFA brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan at the glittering eighth annual International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards ceremony at Yorkshire, England.“I thank MSN for this sweet convocation of support, love and good wishes of our well wishers. Thank you all. This will be very close to my heart since people’s love and support means a lot to me. Thank you ” - Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Amitabh to go on world tour

2007-06-10T07:45:00.001-07:00

Film legend Amitabh Bachchan announced the launch of a world tour next year that would include his son and daughter-in-law and other leading Bollywood stars to celebrate Indian cinema and reach out to the large Indian disapora. The world tour will be called ‘The Unforgettable Tour’ and will feature Big B, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Lara Dutta, Riteish Deshmukh and Bipasha Basu.Ace dancer Shiamak Davar will choreograph the event and Vipul Shah will take care of the music during the tour. The tour that starts from April next year, will cover 18 countries of the six continents and will be staged in mainstream international venues.

Emraan's girl in a relationship?

2007-06-10T07:44:00.000-07:00

Mrinalini Sharma, the sultry model debuting opposite Emraan Hashmi in Mahesh Bhatt's forthcoming AWARAPAN and the one in the hit Maahiya track from the film, is reportedly an item with her forthcoming co-star.According to sources, Minty (as she is fondly called) is seeing newcomer Tushar Jalota, her co-actor in Mahesh Bhatt's next title, SHOWBIZ. The two met up on the sets of the film and hit it off instantly. Mrinalini, however, brushes aside talks about her liaison and prefers discussing AWARAPAN. "It's a stunning film! I can't wait for it to release!"

Sanjay and I are just friends: Sameera

2007-06-10T07:43:00.002-07:00

Sameera Reddy, who no longer features in any of Sanjay Gupta's production plans, said she never had a relationship with the producer and that they were just friends."What relationship? We never had anything to do with each other beyond friendship. I'll always be grateful to Sanjay Gupta and his company for giving me a role like 'Musafir' so early in my career," Sameera told IANS. Sameera featured in Gupta's 'Musafir' and 'Plan' but is missing from his recent release 'Shootout at Lokhandwala'. The crime thriller features Aarti Chabaria, Diya Mirza and Neha Dhupia and is doing good business at the box office

Bollywood Awards the worst: Kangana

2007-06-10T07:43:00.001-07:00

While organisers are spreading word about Kangana Ranaut's alleged misdemeanour at the Bollywood Awards function in New York, the actress has another story to tell."I've been to so many live performances in the last two years. But this one takes the cake. This was one of the worst organised and attended events," Kangana told a news channel. According to eyewitnesses, Bipasha Basu and Neha Dhupia refused to perform until money due to them was paid."All of us were not paid. I put my foot down when they said the amount would be given after the show. I refused to get out of my hotel room until I was paid. They paid the money to my manager but kept aside $1,000 for my costume. When my manager demanded the amount, they fired him. Finally the organisers paid up

Preity and Bobby in Koffee With Karan

2007-06-10T07:42:00.001-07:00

Preity Zinta and Bobby Deol [Images] go back a long way. Even though her debut film was Mani Ratnam's Dil Se, the first film she actually started shooting for was Soldier, opposite Bobby. This month, they will be back together in Aditya Chopra's Jhoom Barabar Jhoom.But before that, you will see them on Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan. Preity chats about her nine years in the film industry, her boyfriend Ness Wadia and how she hated being dragged into a controversy when Shekhar Kapur's ex-wife Suchitra Krishnamurthy said some very controversial things about her. Preity also spoke of the warm bond she shares with Bobby.

Mallika's no to kissing scene?

2007-06-10T07:40:00.000-07:00

The smooching Queen, Mallika Sherawat after smooching co-stars Himanshu Malik some 17 times in Khwahish and Emraan Hashmi, Dharmendra and Rahul Bose several times in Murder, Kiss Kis Ki Kismat and Pyaar Ke Side/Effects respectively, has now turned prudish. The buzz about a passionate kissing scene between Himesh Reshammiya and Mallika Sherawat in his debut film is being laid to rest.Himesh denies the existence of such a scene, as it doesn’t go with the story at all. It’s just a rumour and there is no truth to it. However, the reason we’re being told that the kissing scene does not exist in the film is because Madame Mallika wanted it that way

Salman flirts with Ali Larter

2007-06-10T07:39:00.001-07:00

Salman Khan is known for his Casanova ways with women. He is playful and flirtatious with many Bollywood beauties. The actor was known to have been dating some of the best looking women in Bollywood. So naturally, Salman would be at his charming best whilst working with Hollywood beauty Ali Larter in his Hollywood film ‘Marigold’. Sallu was drawn to the star’s beauty and was his usual flirtatious self with her when they shot extensively in India for their film.On the sets while shooting for Marigold, Salman and Ali became quite friendly and even shared their tiffin together. Salman also took Ali around and showed her different and interesting places to visit in India. Recently Sallu even called to congratulate the blonde beauty when she was featured as the sixth most beautiful woman in the world by a magazine.

Saif and I are good colleagues: Biapsha

2007-06-10T07:37:00.000-07:00

While John shoots for Nagesh Kukunoor's Aashayen, girlfriend Bipasha Basu is generously being linked with Saif Ali Khan. It all started during the Koffee with Karan show, Bips had made an innocent statement that if she was not seeing John, she may have been attracted to Saif.Much-amused Bipasha says that Saif and her are just colleagues in Abbas-Mustan's Race, and that they get along very well. They went out for dinner just once and that too for half an hour. “It’s crazy, we’re colleagues in Abbas-Mustan’s Race and we get along very well. I’ve been out with Saif for dinner just once. If that’s a reason for rumours to start, then so be it,” she says

John Abraham not willing to work with Kangana Ranaut

2007-06-10T07:36:00.001-07:00

Kangana Ranaut made her entry into films through the Bhatt camp in the film Gangster. Her histrionics on-screen were immediately recognized and she received good reviews for her performance from the media and the industry. In fact the Bhatts were so impressed with her work that she was immediately signed on for their next film ‘Woh Lamhe’ directed by Mohit Suri. Kangana was appreciated in this film too and enacted a role that was said to be inspired from the real life character of the late actress Parveen Bhabi. However it seems that model turned actor John Abraham had refused to work with newcomer Kangana in two films.
According to sources John Abraham model turned actor had earlier refused to work with newcomer Kangana Ranaut. John himself who was a model had a tough time to break into the film industry and later on when he had carved a niche for himself, the actor was supposedly apprehensive to work with Kangana...

Amitabh SRK Clash directors being slamed

2007-06-10T07:35:00.001-07:00

Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan have reportedly been having tension between them since quite a while now. However the two actors refuse to admit their cold war with each other in public. Nonetheless their professional moves seem to always suggest that they are feuding with each other. Recently Shahrukh was announced as the new anchor for Kaun Banega Crorepati, a show on television made famous by Amitabh.
SRK was also seen in a remake of Amitabh’s film Don where he essayed Amitabh’s earlier role. Directors have also been dragged into this feud, when Ram Gopal Varma had to choose between working with his favourite muse Amitabh or SRK. Varma chose Amitabh and his relations with SRK soured. Now another director who seems to be stuck in the middle of the ongoing SRK-Amitabh feud is Ravi Chopra. Apparently SRK no longer wants to do a cameo in Ravi Chopra’s Bhootnath which stars Amitabh...

Priyanka Chopra on for Comedy Roles

2007-06-10T07:34:00.001-07:00

Those who have seen her playing the smoldering diva in Aitraaz and Don would be pretty surprised by what Priyanka Chopra has in store in her next release.
"In Salaam-E-Ishq I play this wannabe, an item girl who just wants to become successful so desperately. My character is a funny, sassy, saucy screwball. And yes, I had loads of fun doing the role. It's an ensemble cast. But I'd like to believe my track with Salman is special." ...

Sanjay Dutt shoots in SARHAD PAAR

2007-06-10T07:33:00.001-07:00

The Sanjay Dutt starrer, SARHAD PAAR is being lined up for a Republic Day release in keeping with the film’s patriotic theme and Dutt’s recent clearance from the TADA charges. According to Rajesh Thadani, distribution head of Nimbus Communications, Sanjay completed the dubbing of the film on January 2 and the film was practically ready for release. “We wanted to confirm the release date only after Sanjay was through with the dubbing. Now that its over we are looking at January 26 as a probable release date,” Thadani revealed.
The decision to expedite the film’s release was apparently made on the same day when Dutt was absolved of conspiracy charges and given an extension of bail. Sanjay subsequently went out of his way to ensure completion of his pending work, putting the film on his priority list of pending films...

Ranvir and Konkona in Madhuri Film

2007-06-10T07:32:00.001-07:00

Laying to rest rumours of Ranvir Shorey's rift with Konkona Sen Sharma, the two will be seen together in cinematographer Anil Mehta's directorial debut, designed as the former Bollywood queen Madhuri Dixit's comeback film.
Ranvir and Konkona, who were in Rajat Kapoor's "Mixed Doubles", will be seen as a part of Madhuri's theatre group while Anupam Kher has been penciled in to play Madhuri's mentor. Apparently, Kunal Kapoor has also been approached to play a role...

Rani Salman in Sanjay Leela's Saawariya

2007-06-10T07:30:00.000-07:00

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya is said to be based on a short story titled White Nights written by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The film is a musical set in the British Raj, shot in the location of Simla. Saawariya has been in news for long since it will launch two star kids, Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. The film also stars Salman Khan and Rani Mukherjee. Rani plays the role of a prostitute named Gulab in the film.
In the short story, the protagonist is young 26 year old man who is a dreamer. He comes across a young lady at St. Petersburg and their story begins. The story is named White Nights as it is actually a weather phenomenon in St. Petersburg when days are as bright as night. The short story is based on four nights that the protagonists spend together...more click on heading

Akshay to takeover hrithik in Delhi

2007-06-10T07:29:00.001-07:00

After Hrithik Roshan decided to turn down Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s offer for forthcoming movie Delhi 6, rumours have it that Akshay Kumar will step up to play the lead.
The casting of Delhi 6 has been a rollercoaster ride for director Mehra, who is currently promoting his film Rang De Basanti at the Oscars. At first, Abhishek Bachchan was said to be playing the lead. However, he was replaced by Hrithik Roshan. And now, the brawny actor is also said to have walked out of the movie. It is speculated that Hrithik had a problem with the dates, as he is also shooting for Ashutosh Gowariker’s Jodhaa Akbar. Rakeysh wants to start shooting for the film as soon as he returns from the Oscars. But Hrithik has already given commitments to debutante Zoya Akhtar for his film Kismat Talkies.
Akshay Kumar, who is currently shooting in Sydney, made no comments on taking up the lead role in Delhi 6. Only time will tell who will fill Hrithik’s shoes for Rakeysh’s directorial venture.

Aishwarya's "The Last Legion" tops Russian box office charts

2007-06-10T07:27:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai’s Hollywood film, The Last Legion, has topped the Russian box office charts. The film has grossed over Rs 8 crores in its opening week in Russia. Co-starring Sir Ben Kingsley and Colin Firth (Bridget Jones’s Diary, Love Actually), this is Ash’s first foreign film, where she plays a non-Indian character. However, the film’s India release has been postponed.Aishwarya plays the role of a warrior princess with the distinctively Indian name Mira. She has done her own stunts in the film that include horse riding and sword fighting. The film was scheduled to hit theatres in India in April but apparently, it seems the makers were requested to postpone their release to August, keeping in mind Ash’s high profile wedding to Abhishek Bachchan.

METRO does well in the UK

2007-06-10T07:25:00.000-07:00

Anurag Basu's previous movies have not made much of a mark in the UK, but this time around, the presence of Shilpa Shetty and her success in United Kingdom's reality television series, Celebrity Big Brother, seems to have done the trick. Shilpa's latest release METRO, has entered the UK charts at number 16, collecting a decent $121,650, with a healthy print average of $2,967. The importance of stars like Dharmendra, Konkona and Irrfan Khan too seems to have helped METRO

2007-05-19T20:08:00.001-07:00

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Did you spot a fairy in Mumbai?

2007-05-19T20:07:00.001-07:00

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Speculation is rife that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s new offering SAAWARIYA, which is scheduled to hit the screens on 9th November [Diwali week], will not make it on the date. Reportedly, Bhansali doesn’t want to hurry things up just because he has to meet the deadline.“It’s completely untrue. SAAWARIYA is definitely arriving on 9th November,” Uday Singh, who heads Sony Pictures in India, tells me, “We’ve locked the date. There’s no shifting forward.” Sony Pictures is producing this keenly awaited film. It’s a known fact that Sony Pictures is keen to give SAAWARIYA an extensive global release. But not many are aware that the film will be dubbed in several foreign languages to cater to the local markets. “See, it all depends on the Country Manager. It’s not right for me to comment on it. It’s their [Country Manager] decision entirely,” Uday says. The print position is also unconfirmed. “Like water finds its own level, similarly the content finds its own level. We’ll decide on the prints at the time of release. It’s too early to talk about it,” he says, “What’s confirmed, however, is 9th November.” Hope this clarification silences the rumor mongers who thrive on speculation!

Abhishek to romance Rani on screen

2007-05-19T20:05:00.000-07:00

After his honeymoon with Ash, Abhishek Bachchan will begin shooting a romantic song with Rani Mukherjee .Abhi’s first movie assignment after his marriage to Aishwarya Rai will be for Yash Raj Films Laaga Chunari Mein Daag . The film, based on a female-centric theme, has Rani Mukherjee, Konkona Sen Sharma and Jaya Bachchan in main roles. Though the film has been mostly shot in Banaras and Mumbai, the shooting unit will be flying to Spain for a song to be filmed on Abhishek and Rani.The song, titled ‘Zara Muskura Ke Chalo’, has been composed by Shantanu Moitra and written by Swanand Kirkire. It is a lilting romantic track with a dash of Spanish flavour to its melody.It would be interesting to see whether Abhi and Rani are able to retain their former onscreen chemistry after Abhi’s marriage to Ash. There have been rumours of cold vibes between Abhi and Rani because she was not even invited to the wedding by the Bachchans.In all likelihood, even if there are some issues between Abhi and Rani, the two stars will keep the personal matters aside and show their true professional selves by slipping into romantic mood for the song to be shot in Spain.

Esha Deol

2007-05-15T19:37:00.002-07:00

Esha is the first daughter of actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini and half-sister to actors Bobby Deol and Sunny Deol. She also has a younger sister, Ahana.
She attended Jamnabai Narsee School, where she excelled at soccer. She was also trained in Indian classical dance by her mother, an accomplished dancer herself. She has a Masters Degree in Media Arts and a Bachelor Degree In Computer Technology at Oxford University.
Her debut film, Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe, did not do well at the box office, but her performance was noticed, and she won the Filmfare Best Debut Award. She starred in a number of films over the next two years, but none of them succeeded. She finally had her first big hit with Dhoom (2004).
This was followed by a Karan Johar and Shahrukh Khan joint production, Kaal. Her next hit, Boney Kapoor's No Entry was declared the biggest grosser of 2005.[citation needed] She also had a hit with the action thriller Dus. She is set to star in her mother's next directorial venture with Rekha and Abhishek Bachchan and also a film in which her mother and her will be starring together in for the first time.
Sher is great friends with Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. Her favorite actresses are Kajol and Julia Roberts. She has been longtime close friends with actress Kareena Kapoor.

Koena Mitra

2007-05-15T19:37:00.001-07:00

She initially gained prominence through winning Gladrags magazine's Mega Model Contest in 2002, and subsequently for her appearances in songs in Musafir and Road. Koena played the lead lady in Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena.
She is one of many, who have had a face/nose job (supposedly). Ranjit Mallick is the father of Koena Mitra.

Tanisha Mukherjee

2007-05-15T19:36:00.002-07:00

Tanisha comes from a prominent film industry family, which has been working in Bollywood since the 1940s. Her relatives include paternal grandfather Sashadhar Mukherjee, uncles Joy Mukherjee and Deb Mukherjee, great-grandmother Rattan Bai, grandmother Shobhna Samarth and aunt Nutan. Her father is Somu Mukherjee and her mother is actress Tanuja. Her sister is popular actress Kajol whilst her cousins are Mohnish Behl, Sharbani Mukherjee and Rani Mukerjee.
Tanisha's paternal grandfather was a film director and producer who had left a great achievement in the Bombay film industry and was regarded as a stalwart. His wife Satirani Devi, Tanisha's grandmother was the sister of three great film personality Ashok Kumar, Anoop Kumar and Kishore Kumar.
She made her debut with Sssshhh opposite Dino Morea. The film did not do well. Following releases didn't do very well at the box office either. Tanisha's first hit film was Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar, which starred film legend Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan. Recently, she played the female lead character of Nikkita "Nikki" Bakshi in Neal N Nikki, which failed to make an impact at the box office.

Isha Sharvani

2007-05-15T19:36:00.001-07:00

She was born in Gujarat, to Daksha Seth, a famous dancer of Gujarati descent, and her father Vissaro who is an Austrialian musician, a composer and a photographer. She has lived in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Orissa, Vrindavan and Bangalore, before settling down in Thiruvananthapuram.
sha never gave acting in Bollywood a priority, until she was spotted by Subhash Ghai who required someone with talented dancing skills to perform in his movie Kisna (2005). He offered her a main role in the film opposite Vivek Oberoi. The film did not do well but her dance performances were appreciated.
Since then she has continued her dance performances on stage, as well as signing several additional movies which are slated for release in 2006. She appeared as a female lead in the Hindi comedy Darwaza Bandh Rakho in 2006. She has mentioned she would be open to acting in Bengali films, provided that the roles are of her interest

Raima Sen

2007-05-15T19:35:00.001-07:00

Her younger sister, Riya Sen, is also in the Bollywood industry. Their father is Bharat Dev Varma , scion of the erstwhile royal family of Tripura state.
Her paternal grandmother Ila Devi, was the princess of Cooch Behar (in Bengal), whose younger sister Gayatri Devi is the Maharani of Jaipur.
She made her debut in the film Godmother, which was a critically acclaimed success, but her minor role may have been overlooked in favour of the protagonist, played by Shabana Azmi. She then starred in the film Daman playing Raveena Tandon's daughter, where her small performance was appreciated.
Her breakthrough role came when she starred in the Rituparno Ghosh's film Chokher Bali. She won much praise for her role as the simple, submissive Ashalata. After a few more average movies she had a critically acclaimed hit in 2005 with Parineeta, where she played the younger cousin of the film's heroine, played by the debutante Vidya Balan. Since then she has had two more hits with the action thriller Dus and the Bengali film Antar Mahal (where she had a very small role). Most recently, she appeared in the Hindi film Eklavya (again co-starring with Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan). She has yet, however, to play the leading role as an actress in any hit movie.
Like her younger sister Riya, Raima continues to model, particularly for the Indian cosmetics giant

Sherlyn Chopra She calls herself part Christian part Muslim with a Persian ancestry and a Punjabi surname. Mona Chopra aka Sherlyn Chopra is ready to

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Shamita Shetty

2007-05-15T19:33:00.002-07:00

She made her debut with the 2000 blockbuster Mohabbatein.
She is best known for her item numbers, such as "Sharara" in Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2001) and "Chori Pe Chori" in Saathiya (2002). However, she has also appeared as an actress in such films as Wajahh: A Reason to Kill and Bewafaa.
Shamita Shetty attended St Anthony's Girls High School in Chembur, Mumbai. Graduated with a degree in Commerce from Sydenham College in Mumbai; also completed a diploma course in Fashion Design from SNDT.

Reema Sen

2007-05-15T19:33:00.001-07:00

This Bengali girl has straight black hair and brown eyes. She weighs 50 kg and is 5’5” tall. She speaks Bengali, English and Hindi.
She did her schooling in Calcutta. She completed only her 10th standard after which she moved to Mumbai. Though she joined Sophia College in Mumbai to do her graduation, she was unable to complete it as she entered the modeling world. Her parents were quite disappointed with this. They did not want her to quit studies half way through. But Reema did not give ear to this. She did almost 50 ad campaigns. A few of them are Borosoft, Nivea, Electrolux, Lux Soap, Nescafe and Clinic Hair Oil.
After modeling for quite a lot of advertisements, she tried her hands in the film industry. She got an offer to act in the Telugu film “Chitram”. Her glamorous structure and good performance fetched her more roles. Reema is now getting a lot of offers in the Bollywood.

Payal Rohatgi

2007-05-15T19:32:00.002-07:00

A computer engineer by profession, Payal Rohatgi won the title of Miss Tourism World in 2001, against candidates from 65 countries. She was also a finalist at the Femina Miss India contest in 2000. These successes encouraged Payal to enter the entertainment industry and so she moved to Mumbai. She started her career by modelling for popular brands like Amul, Nirma, and Nescafe. She gained attention after appearing in a television ad for Cadbury's Temptations Chocholates. Around this time she also appeared in music videos by rock band Silk Route and Indipop artist Kay Kay.
After her career in Bollywood took off, Payal has cut back on the number of products she endorses. However, she has agreed to appear along with cricketer Virender Sehwag in an ad film for Dabur's Lal Dantmanjan. The film will be directed by Pradeep Sarkar. Payal's Bollywood debut was in Harry Baweja's Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai, a Hindi remake of the Hollywood teen flick American Pie. However, she went unnoticed in the multi-starrer. She shot into the limelight with Tauba Tauba, a titillating movie where she played the object of a teenaged boy's lust. She followed this up with a string of movies with sexual themes such as Fun, a movie about wife-swapping; and Mr. 100%, where the central character was a gigolo. Payal stated that she consciously chose movies that would get her noticed. However, she seemed to have a change of heart and dissociated herself from the movie Mazaa Mazaa, which she said was too vulgar. In 2006, she appeared in the critically acclaimed Corporate where, ironically, she played the part of an item girl named Payal who sleeps her way to success.

Kangana Ranaut

2007-05-15T19:32:00.001-07:00

Ranaut's father is a businessman and her mother is a school teacher. Ranaut has a younger sister named Rangoli who survived an acid attack in late 2006. She is said to be dating an unknown man whom she met in South Africa.
Kangana moved to Mumbai to try her luck in movies. She was unsuccessful for quite a while, until she received the offer for Gangster. The film was critically and commercially successful, her performance was especially applauded. This was followed by another acclaimed performance in Woh Lamhe (2006). Kangana was announced heroine of Jeeva's forthcoming Tamil venture, Dhaam Dhoom on February 19, 2007.

Isha Koppikar

2007-05-15T19:31:00.002-07:00

She comes form a family full of academics brilliance. She herself completed her degree in Life Sciences in Ruia College, Mumbai.
Fate had fame in store for her. She did a photo shoot with Gautam Rajyadhaksa when she was still in Junior College. Modelling assignments soon shot in with this photo shoot. She did modelling for top brands as 'Deepam sarees', 'Ponds', 'Camay', 'Rexona', 'Synergy', 'Coke', 'L'Oreal' and 'Tips & Toes'. She also appeared for Miss India contest. Though she could not win the crown she walked off taking the "Miss Talent Contest".
She set foot in the world of cinema with a movie in Tamil : En Swasa Katre. Though she was getting fame in South yet her heart was all set in Mumbai. She did small roles in Fiza and Pyar, Ishq aur Mohabbat, Kaante, Plan with Dino Morea but her big break came when she did the item number "Khallas" From here onwards she came to be known as the khallas girl. Success followed one after the other. She did a negative role in Qayamat. She got a nomination for the same too.
Apart from these movies she is also to appear in the lead roles in movies such as Inteqaam, Krishna Cottage, Humraahi and Raakth.
She is in the news again for her role in the movie "Girlfriend". The subject of the movie is homosexuality. Though this is still a taboo in India yet her role has been appreciated.
Days are not far when Isha will get the success which she awai

Bipasha Basu

2007-05-15T19:31:00.001-07:00

Bipasha is the 2nd daughter in her family. She was raised in Kolkata and studied for a business degree. Bipasha won the Ford Supermodel of the World contest at the age of seventeen; she was also named Tulips Miss Super Vivacious. Many modeling jobs followed.
From modeling to films is a common step in today's Indian movie industry. Bipasha's debut movie was Ajnabee which was released in year 2001. The movie was fairly successful and Bipashu was quickly signed for more movies. She attracted a lot of attention with her roles in Raaz (2002) and Jism (2003). Jism was unusually explicit for Bollywood films.
She has also appeared in music videos, such as the famous Tu... for Sonu Nigam’s album, Kismat and in Jay Sean's Stolen.

Diya Mirza

2007-05-15T19:30:00.001-07:00

Dia Mirza Handrich, also known as Diya Mirza or Dia Mirza , nicknamed Dee was born on 9 December 1981 in Hyderabad, India and She is an Indian model and actress.She took part in the Miss India 2000 beauty contest and was second runner up. She then went on to win the Miss Asia Pacific 2000 contest.

Celina Jaitley

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She was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, but grew up in Kolkata, Bengal, India. Her father is a Punjabi-Kashmiri; her mother is a native of Afghanistan and was once a model. She has one brother, who is serving in the Indian army. She has said that when she was young, she wanted to join the army herself, either as a doctor or a pilot.
She was a semi finalist in the Miss Universe contest. She later complained that the media in Puerto Rico had treated her unfairly, hinting that she was only in the contest due to political meddling behind the scenes. She claimed that they viewed her as a threat to hometown girl and eventual Miss Universe 2001 Denise Quinones.
In addition to her Miss India win, Celina has won the Miss Margo Beautiful skin, Indiatimes Surfer's Choice, and MTV's Most Wanted awards.

Ayesha Takia

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Ayesha Takia was born on August 10, 1986 in Mumbai, Maharastra, India and she is an Indian Bollywood actress.

Ayesha grew up in Mumbai, the center of the Bollywood movie industry. She comes from a mixed family of various ethnic origins. Her father is Gujarati, and her mother is half British and half Maharashtrian. She grew up speaking English at home and had to learn Hindi for her film roles.
She has been a photographic model since she was four years old. She appeared in a music video, Phalguni Pathak's "Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye", when she was only fifteen. Her video "Shake it Daddy" was a hit.
Her video fame gave her the entry into Bollywood. She sined a contract for Socha na tha, then for Taarzan: The Wonder Car. However, delays in making Socha na tha meant that Taarzan released first and was therefore her "debut" film.
She won the Filmfare Best Debut Award 2004 for her performance in Taarzan.
She has previously dated Siddharth Koirala, brother of actress - Manisha Koirala

Amrita Rao

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Amrita comes from a well-to-do Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family. She has a sister named Preeta and there is an on-going debate in the media if Preeta is Rao's twin sister. She speaks English, Hindi, Marathi & Konkani.
She entered the world of modelling quite by chance, when she auditioned for an advertising film for Fairever Face Cream. She was selected for the film, and since then appeared in a number of television spots for several products.
She made her cinematic debut in the 2002 film Ab Ke Baras, but gained recognition only after the success of her 2003 film, Ishq Vishk. Two later films, Masti and Main Hoon Na, also did well at the box office. However, her recent movies have not done as well. She is currently working on Sooraj R. Barjatya's production, Vivaah, opposite Shahid Kapoor.

Amrita Arora

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Born in Bombay, India to a Malyali mother and a Punjabi father, she is the sister of Malaika Arora. Her brother-in-law is Arbaaz Khan.
She was romantically linked to Kevin Otter, Upen Patel and Ashmit Patel. Currently, she is dating Usman Afzaal.

Aarti Chhabria

2007-05-15T19:27:00.002-07:00

Aarti Chhabria is a model turned actresses, very popular in the south as an actress. Aarti aka Arti Chhabria was born on 21 November, 2006.
She has been seen in various television ads and music videos. One of her all time favorite and hit music video is “Madhubala”, She became a known face with the music video.
She made her debut in the movie “Tumse accha kaun hai” She has also given a petite performance in the movie “Aawar Pagal Deewana” being the girlfriend of Gulab Khatri.
Aarti is unlike the other new coming actresses who rely more on skin show, Aarti has lots to promise with her acting. One more beautiful face to add to the Bollywood squad.
She is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, Sindhi and Gujarati. She debuted in a Hindi movie Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai.

Amisha Patel

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Amisha Patel is the daughter of Amit Patel and Asha Patel, sister of Ashmit Patel and the granddaughter of the famous Indian lawyer Rajni Patel. Amisha Patel's name is derived from her parents' names. (Amit+Asha=Ami-sha). Her brother Ashmit's name was also derived similarly first three letters of his mother's name Asha and the last three letters of his father's name Amit.
She received a degree in Economics from Tufts University, U.S. She also studied classical Indian Bharatnatyam dance.She caught the eye of Bollywood director Rakesh Roshan at a Mumbai party. He signed her to appear with his son, Hrithik Roshan, in his next film project.
She made her debut in the hit film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000). The film made her a star overnight. She appeared next in the surprise success, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. These two successes were followed by a series of films that did badly at the box-office. Critics said that she was a mediocre actress. However, she received good reviews for her work in Aamir Khan's recent hit film, The Rising (2005).

Aishwarya Rai

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Aishwarya Rai was born in Mangalore, in the South Indian state of Karnataka, to Krishnaraj Rai, a marine engineer, and Vrinda Rai, a writer. Her ancestors are from the Bunt community of Mangalore. Her family later relocated to Mumbai. Rai has one brother, Aditya Rai, who is three years older than she is. Aditya is a film producer, and has occasionally produced films in which Rai acted.
She was crowned Miss World in 1994, and in 2000 was voted Most Beautiful Miss World of All Time. Her fans ranked her as "The Most Beautiful Woman in the World" in a Hello! Magazine poll. She has been interviewed on 60 Minutes, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Early Show, etc. and was introduced by David Letterman as "the biggest movie star in the world". Maxim magazine currently features her in their Girls of Maxim gallery

Udita Goswami

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The green-eyed model began her career by modelling, then made her jump into the Bollywood industry. She modelled for PepsiCo, Titan Watch and Nokia among other companies.
Her first film was Paap directed by Pooja Bhatt. Her next film Zeher, which also starred Emraan Hashmi and Shamita Shetty, was her breakthrough role and she became a well known face in the industry. Her role was that of a femme fatale in this film. The film was quite controversial as it included some explicit scenes. She also acted in the movie Aksar, opposite Dino Morea and Emraan Hashmi. She was featured with Upen Patel in Ahmed Khan's music video of the remix of Kya Khoob Lagti Ho.
Udita has done performances for political awareness. Udita was educated in Dehradun

Lisa Ray

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She grew up in Toronto, is the daughter of a Bengali father and a Polish mother.
Ray started her modeling career at age 16 and was the "brand ambassador" for Lakme cosmetics in India. She made numerous advertisements for various Indian companies before becoming involved in films.
She began her acting career with the film Kasoor in 2001 opposite Aftab Shivdasani. Ray then went to "Tollywood" in 2002 and appeared in Takkari Donga with Mahesh Babu. She subsequently starred as the female lead of Canadian director Deepa Mehta's romantic Indo-Canadian romp, Bollywood/Hollywood(2002). In 2005, she worked again with Mehta in the latter's most recent film, Water. The film tells the story of a widow, played by Ray, who lives in a Varanasi ashram. Ray starred opposite John Abraham.
Ray has said that she desires to be a novelist with a base in Paris. She is also hosting "Beauty Mantra" a television show on the Indian channel Zee TV.

Bhoomika Chawla

2007-05-15T19:23:00.000-07:00

Bhoomika Chawla is the most elegant and the most beautiful homely girl in the film industry and she is well known for her beautiful smile and homely look. .
Her father was a military officer who was posted in various places across the country, so she saw much of India. Her elder brother is also a military officer.
Bhoomika finished her schooling in Delhi and moved to Mumbai in 1997 for work on her career starting in ads and music videos. Her campaign for Ponds talcum powder became popular and inevitably, film offers followed. She got an offer from the Telugu film industry and though "Yuvakudu" (2000) was her first movie, she became popular with mega hit "Khushi" (Telugu). She won the "Best Actress Award" for the film Kushi.
She has recently acted in Sillunu Oru Kaadhal.

Aditi Govitrikar

2007-05-15T19:22:00.001-07:00

She was born on January 1 1976. She was selected Mrs. World in 2001 (held on December 2000). She is also known by her married name, Dr. Sarah Muffazal Lakdawala.
Aditi Gowitrikar is a gynaecologist by profession. However, she started her career as a model after winning the Gladrags contest in 1996. She has done notable roles in many Hindi and South Indian-language films and has also done commercials with several major companies including Coca Cola. She is married to Dr. Muffazal Lakdawalla, whom she met at college. The couple married in 1998, after dating for seven years. Gowitrikar has a daughter Kiara, who was born in 1999.
She has won the following prominent beauty contests:
Asian Super Model Contest(1997) Gladrags Contest Mrs. World (2001)
She has also appeared on the Indian Elle magazine's cover in 1999 with her stomach exposed (she was about seven months pregnant at the time).
Aditi Gowitrikar did her schooling in Barns High School Panvel and was year 12 topper from Art Science and Commerce college in Panvel. She did her MBBS from Grant Medical college and her sister Arzoo Gowitrikar also attended the same school as her. Aditi has a younger brother Alpan(Mausam) Gowitrikar who is 9 years younger than her.

Aditi Govitrikar

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Rani Mukherjee

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She comes from a film-clan family of Bengali origin: Her father, Ram Mukherjee is a retired director. Her mother Krishna used to be a playback singer, while her brother Raja Mukherjee is a film producer. Her maternal aunt is Debashree Roy. Famous bollywood actress Kajol is her second cousin.
Besides acting in films, Mukerji also does many charity appearances for noble causes. Her most noteworthy show was Temptations 2005 where she performed in New Delhi. The event provided the opportunity to raise funds for National Centre For Promotional of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), a leading disabled rights group. Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra were also amongst the many who contributed to this cause.
Mukerji celebrated her birthday in 2006, with the students of The Helen Keller Institute for the Deaf and Blind. She befriended the members of this Institute, when she was enacting her role of a blind and deaf girl in the movie Black. She thanked the students of the institute claiming she would not have been able to enact her performance in Black without them.
She has been closely associated with actors such as Govinda, Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and most recently, director Aditya Chopra in love affairs. Undeniably after some time, these link up have been regarded as rumours from both parties. Besides love affairs, she has been pitted against actress Preity Zinta over time and time again. Nonetheless, both actresses confirm a professional relationship between each other.
In 2006, the actress bought a new house for herself in Juhu. The interiors were done by Twinkle Khanna and it took an entire year to get ready.

Is Rani Mukherjee ruining her career?

2007-05-15T19:19:00.001-07:00

She was Mumbai moviedom’s No. 1 heroine just last year. But today, Rani Mukherji is no longer being approached by frontline filmmakers. Once a favourite of every Khan, she hasn’t been teamed with Shah Rukh, Aamir or Salman of late.From all evidence, she appears to have become an exclusive Yashraj heroine and her career is being re-scripted by Aditya Chopra... who coincidence or not, has split from his wife Payal Malhotra.The Aditya-Rani liaison is the hottest topic of discussion today, in studio corridors, beauty salons and ritzy star abodes. That the director and she are ‘good friends’ has never been denied by the 28-year-old actress. Aditya's marriage with his childhood friend Payal Malhotra — from a traditional Punjabi business family — hit the rocks. Aditya moved out of his parents' house in Juhu-Vile Parle In the wake of her three super hat-trick performances in Hum Tum, Black and Bunty aur Babli, Rani Mukherji had achieved what most actresses dream of. She had startled Aishwarya Rai out of the top rung of the heroine ladder..and it seemed there was no stopping her from acquiring strength and perfecting her performances.Her fan following was and is still tremendous but..a big but. Where is she heading? Is she reserving her dates essentially for the Yashraj banner. Not a bad thing that. Snag: the days of exclusive-to-one-studio practice no longer wash in a business that is becoming fiercely competitive.All of her earlier directors no longer rush to her with scripts. Also by some quirk of logic, she is in Yashraj banner's Ta Ra Rum Pum directed by Sidharth Anand, instead of repeating her success with director Shaad Ali in the same banner's Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. Shaad Ali had given her excellent roles in Saathiya and Bunty aur Babli.
Trade talk is that since the actress was being linked with Shaad Ali, she was shifted to Ta Rum Pum Pum. The actress refused to comment on this twist of the plot..in fact, she stopped commenting on any matter under the sun to the press which had so lovingly lionised her till that point.
Rani Mukherji became elusive to being downright rude to the media and it was conjectured that the lay-off from the press was in the style perfected by the Yashraj scion, genius producer-director-writer Aditya Chopra.
No one can deny that Adi, as he is called by his friends, has become an important factor in the actress' life and career. Some insiders aver that they are "friendly" and leave it that. The events in his own life, however, have given rise to other sorts of whispers, which are no longer hush-hush.
Aditya's marriage with his childhood friend Payal Malhotra – from a traditional Punjabi business family – hit the rocks. Aditya moved out of his parents' house in Juhu-Vile Parle to stay at the Grand Maratha Sheraton Hotel till the clouds cleared. Now they have, it seems. Payal who had flown off to Singapore, for a few months, has returned to Mumbai.
A settlement, upwards of some Rs 20 crore, has been fixed, besides a five-bedroom penthouse in Juhu, close to the Prithvi theatre complex. Payal, an expert interior designer who was instrumental, in the upbeat look of the Yashraj studio in Oshiwara, has chosen to stay independently..instead of giving up her career.
Aditya Chopra, from all accounts, has returned to his parents' old-worldly villa where he stays in a separate refurbished wing on the first floor. Rumours about the "incompatibility" of Adi and Payal had started some two years ago but had been quickly squelched.Then the Rani angle surfaced and she was made the target of rumours which insisted that she was a homebreaker. Not true, several friends of the family and showbiz insiders pointed out.
At the same time, none of them denied that Rani is very "close" to Aditya Chopra. It is also said that Rani made special time for the Yashraj banner produced film directed by Pradeep Sarkar at Adi's advice. Consequently, Sarkar's favourite heroine Vidya Balan was out of the project and Rani was in.
That thing called "luck" continues for the Yashraj banner in terms of the commercial success of most of its films. Conversely, Rani's luck has turned the other way, what with her Baabul coming a cropper. Also, her performance in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna was outshone this year by cousin Kajol's in FanaaSome other wrong moves made by the actress are rejecting such globally spotlight projects like Mira Nair's The Namesake, in which Tabu has delivered the performance of a lifetime. Another downer is the absolute silence on the project she was to do with Bela Sehgal, sister of Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the editor of Black which surely has the actress' finest performance to date.
According to a trade soothsayer, who didn't want to be named, there is no likelhood that Rani is likely to quit her career for marriage with anyone, even if Aditya Chopra if he were so inclined.
However, it is felt that the signs of arrogance which set in post the praise she got for Black and reports of her being obnoxious of late on the sets, are not likely to do her career any good.
There is every likelihood that her caring parents cannot accept the topic that the entire industry is talking about, that they will move into the denial mode..but then that's the way it is in movie country where there's a thin line between the real and the rumoured.
Filmography:Best of Rani MukherjeeKuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Hey Ram (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Saathiya (2002), Chalte Chalte (2003), Yuva (2004), Hum Tum (2004), Veer-Zaara (2004), Black (2005), Bunty Aur Babli (2005), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) Worst of Rani Mukherjee:Hello Brother (1999), Badal (2000), Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000), Bichoo (2000), Kahin Pyaar Na HoJaaye (2000), Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002)

Sikandar Kher is creating waves in the industry

2007-05-15T19:11:00.000-07:00

Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted to sign Sikandar Kher for 'Saawariyan', but Sanjay Gupta stuck lucky to launch him in 'Woodstock Villa'. Sources reveals on how Sanjay Gupta was so impressed by the youngster that he told Kiron Kher, "Your son is a star, and nothing can stop him." Sikander is in the mould of Vinod Khanna and Dharmendra who possessed the 'animal magnetism'. Even before his debut release, he has got the biggest fan following amongst the girls. He is creating waves in the industry. He has already signed 2 other big banner films!

A cold war to spark off between John Abraham and Arshad Warsi

2007-05-15T19:10:00.000-07:00

A cold war to spark off between - (once good friends) John Abraham and Arshad Warsi. John didn't take it too well when he realised that Arshad was getting equal footage in Vivek Agnihotri's Goal. The friction became difficult to ignore when John refused to hug Arshad in one of the scenes. A source from the unit of Goal reveals, "The scene required John to hug Arshad, but John refused outright. Instead, he asked Vivek to change the scene. Vivek blatantly snapped, 'Please keep your personal problems aside and then come to work.' Arshad kept his cool and he didn't show any disrespect for John.Finally, Vivek re-worked many scenes to make sure that John gets the limelight. Arshad seems to be upset, but prefers not to talk about it. But director Vivek Agnihotri says, "This is untrue. Nothing happened on the sets of Goal, and I don't have any idea about John and Arshad fighting. I don't know if they have personal problems, but they were extremely professional and didn't give me any trouble."

Celina Jaitley has recently signed an international film

2007-05-15T19:09:00.000-07:00

Celina Jaitley has recently signed an international film - 'Love Has No Language'. This New Zealand- Australian co production house has already created a sensation making the trilogy " Lord Of The Rings". Not only that the technical advisor of that trilogy Mr. Ken Kahn will be directing the film.She will be portraying the character of a NRI girl who is born and brought up in New Zealand opposite Australian actor Ben Mitchell. She is not only excited about working in an international project but about the role she will be playing. Here she has a chance to prove her mettle as an actress without doing only the dancing and singing sequences. She has that Indian values but her viewpoint of looking towards life is different from her parents. The shooting will be starting in the middle of this month.

Kareena & Aamir Khan have begun the shooting for Mani Ratnam's

2007-05-15T19:02:00.000-07:00

Kareena and Aamir Khan have begun the shooting for Mani Ratnam's 'Lajjo'. Kareena especially is very excited about her role and her co-star, Aamir Khan. "I remember how excited I was when I had signed Ashoka with Shah Rukh. Now it's Aamir in Lajjo. It's every actress' dream to work with Aamir. I'm a huge fan. When I saw Rang De Basanti I was jealous. I wanted to be part of it," Kareena revealed.

Bobby Deol: I don't remember having any fun on the sets of JBJ

2007-05-15T19:01:00.000-07:00

In the time of 'Soldier' Bobby Deol and Preity Zinta have become good friends on the sets. Bobby used to pull Preity's leg by calling her 'Pritam Singh'. Now they were cast along with Abhishek Bachchan in Shaad Ali's 'Jhoom Barabar Jhoom'. Some time back Abhi had commented that he was ready to have lots of fun with Bobby on the sets of it, as they grown up attending the same B'day parties. But in real, Bobby spent most of his time sitting by himself quietly in a corner while Abhi and Preity had a great time with each other. When Bobby listens to Abhi's comment, he reacts, "Well, Abhishek must be having a better memory than mine. I don't remember having any fun on the sets of JBJ."

Salman Khan was upset with brother Arbaaz Khan

2007-05-15T19:00:00.000-07:00

Salman Khan was upset with brother Arbaaz Khan. Arbaaz and Viveik Oberoi have become friendly with each other during the shooting of films - 'Fool And Final' and 'Shootout At Lokhandwala'. When Salman knows about it, he didn't take things well. "Arbaaz was extremely cordial with Viveik and they both interacted often. Salman got to know about the comfort level between them. Arbaaz and Viveik are professional actors and they would never bring their personal issues into a professional project", says a close source

Saif & Rani had a tough time during the shoot of 'Ta Ra Rum Pum'

2007-05-15T18:59:00.000-07:00

Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukherjee had a tough time during the shoot of 'Ta Ra Rum Pum'. It was 50 degrees centigrade in Rockingham, North Carolina. Dry, hot weather and racing cars...uff! Both actors indulged themselves in watermelon slices and lemonade. The entire unit consumed about 30,000 bottles of water while shooting over there

Bollywood's 'fast guy' Emraan Hashmi likes to go slow and steady in

2007-05-15T18:58:00.001-07:00

Bollywood's 'fast guy' Emraan Hashmi likes to go slow and steady in real life. He offers, "Fast cars and faster women are not my kind of things, on the contrary. I like to take everything a little slow. I'm extremely patient. I take my time - be it on the personal or professional front, I don't work on impulse, nor do I make rash decisions. Everything I do is thought out. I'm very practical and logical."

As a MP, Govinda is quite a caring person

2007-05-15T18:56:00.002-07:00

As a MP, Govinda is quite a caring person. He was supposed to join another young MP Milind Deora in UP. He took care of his personal staff and security who were traveling by economy class in flight. He made sure everyone got down and boarded their bus and was also seen enquiring whether they had a proper meal. He also waited patiently when they freshened up at washroom.

Esha Deol refused to play ghost in Ram Gopal Verma's 'Darling'

2007-05-15T18:56:00.001-07:00

Esha Deol refused to play ghost in Ram Gopal Verma's 'Darling'. Ramu roped in Madhavan and wanted her to play the ghost in the remake in Tamil version. Esha reveals, "I was spooked after playing a ghost. These things usually do not bother me but when you stay alone you get all those scary thoughts. I was also informed that the Tamil version was not being directed by Ramuji."

Priyanka Chopra has constantly denying her relationship with Harman

2007-05-15T18:53:00.000-07:00

It has been long time now; Priyanka Chopra has constantly denying her relationship with Harman Baweja. Recently the duo was spotted watching 'Spider Man 3'. An eyewitness informs, "They came and left separately in their individual cars but they watched the film together and had requested for a corner seat to avoid attention." Priyanka put all rumors to rest when she threw a Harman's birthday party at her new penthouse

Go Air's Brand Ambassador is Preity Zinta

2007-05-15T18:52:00.003-07:00

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta's decision to serve as brand ambassador for GoAir may have raised some eyebrows, but the star shrugs off any "loose talk" that it has anything to do with boyfriend Ness Wadia. She replies, unfazed as ever: "First of all the airline is run by Ness' brother Jay. They asked me to be their brand ambassador. Very honestly, I did it because I truly think it's a fantastic airline with really low fares. It's an amazingly quality-conscious product and just the product I'd like to endorse."

Miss England & Bollywood movie

2007-05-15T18:52:00.001-07:00

Miss England winner Eleanor Glynn has been selected to play a role in the musical "India Rocks", a movie directed by Aditya Raj Kapoor. Glynn, 21, from Sandford-on-Thames, said she was delighted to have won one of the lead roles in the movie. Filming is due to start in London later this month, shortly before she hands over her Miss England crown. She will star alongside Mimoh Chakraborty, son of popular actor Mithun Chakraborty. Glynn told the Oxford Mail that she was thrilled to get the lead role in the film

Saif ali khan at ramp-walks

2007-05-15T18:50:00.000-07:00

Saif Ali Khan says that walk on the ramp was a great experience and he wouldn't mind doing it again. "The lighting was fantastic and my entry was terrific, thanks to Meher Jessia's (former Miss India, supermodel and wife of actor Arjun Rampal) planning. The rest was just a cakewalk for me. I just had to take a stroll, that's all. And the music was great," he added. Friends Meher and Arjun, who invited Saif to walk the ramp, made the job easier."Arjun chose some great tracks for me. And that really added to my comfort level on the ramp. It's amazing what the right ambience can do to your spirit. "Arjun helped out a lot but it was Meher's show all the way."

Aishwarya dispels bikini rumours

2007-05-12T19:59:00.000-07:00

On her 32nd birthday on November 1, Aishwarya Rai is feeling on top of the world and looking like a million bucks. Is that what she got paid for her performance in Doug Lefler's Last Legion?"Ha! I'm not telling. What I'll tell you is, I've never had so much fun acting. So far I was doing lots of roles that required me to play women with a heavy soul -- not that I didn't enjoy that phase of my career -- but now I'm finally playing girls who wanna have fun."In Last Legion, which she has just shot in Tunisia and Slovakia, she plays a horse-riding, sword-swishing warrior."I've never done this before. It was really something! There's a lot of sword fighting. There was hardly any time to prepare, to learn these things. I reached on-location and almost immediately got into it. The whole ambience was so professional and yet so relaxed. All of us were work-oriented, but it wasn't all work and no play. Everyone was so much into work, and yet having a good time."Ash is the main and only female lead in the film. So, is this her true launch into international cine-stardom?"I don't see Last Legion that way," Ash says. "Why do you see it as my international launch? Why are Provoked or Mistress Of Spices not international projects? Because I play Indian characters in them? It doesn't work that way for me."After this film, Ash goes into Umrao Jaan and Dhoom 2. "Both are very different from one another. I've never played these kinds of roles before."How true are rumours that she is losing weight to fit into a bikini for Dhoom 2?"There's no bikini, please! But yes, I've definitely lost weight. It's a process that started earlier for Last Legion. If I had to get on a horse I had to look worthy of it, no? And since in Dhoom 2 I'm playing an utter hip-and-now character, I naturally needed to get more into shape. It was natural process, not one of those dietary missions."I had never worked out, never made any effort to lose weight. I'm a total foodie with a sweet tooth. I've never tried to control my diet. During Bride & Prejudice and Raincoat the directors did want me to look a little heavy for my characters. But for Last Legion and Dhoom 2 I had to close it. Nothing stipulated in the contract or anything, please! But just something I thought I needed to do."Is she in a transitional phase in her career? "I've never looked at my career in phases. There's never the urge to look at one particular part of my career as all consuming. People from the outside can perhaps categorise different phases in my career. For me everything I do is equally important. You may think some of my earlier films were candyfloss. But believe you me, they were as hard to do as the battered wife in Provoked or the warrior in Last Legion."Talk veers to Amitabh Bachchan and his 'Madam, I'm your only Adam' declaration in Bunty Aur Babli."I didn't know Mr Bachchan had quietly incorporated that line for me at the end of our number in Bunty Aur Babli," says Ash.And she is genuinely surprised when I inform her Madam I'm your Adam has become a song in David Dhawan's new comedy Shaadi No 1."You can't be serious! Really? But that was a special line, only for me. They can't do that," she grumbles jokingly.

Fox Medicates During TV Interview

2007-05-12T19:58:00.000-07:00

HOLLYWOOD - Michael J. Fox agreed to show the extent of his Parkinson's Disease symptoms during a recent TV interview when he paused to medicate himself.The Back to the Future star brought his chat with James Lipton on in-depth talk show Inside The Actors Studio to an abrupt halt because he could feel himself starting to shake.The actor was in the midst of telling Lipton the lengths he took to hide his nervous disorder while he was starring in sitcom Spin City a decade ago, when he asked, "Can I take two minutes?" before explaining he needed to take that time for "a pill to kick in" before walking offstage.Upon his return, a more composed Fox explained to Lipton and his Actors Studio audience that medicating himself became a problem while he was trying to hide the disease.He explained, "That was basically what was happening while we were doing the show--I was waiting for a pill to kick in, I was waiting to feel better."The actor's wife Tracy Pollan and his teenage son were in the audience for the taping, which will air on Sunday.

Winfrey Nabs Another Child Molester

2007-05-12T19:57:00.000-07:00

HOLLYWOOD - Oprah Winfrey is celebrating a second victory in her campaign to catch up with America's most wanted child molesters. The TV talk show queen launched her Child Predator Watch List earlier this month by offering $100,000 rewards for information leading to each capture.One Minnesota woman recognised a photograph of neighbor William C Davis, who was living life under a pseudonym as he ran from police and reported him to the authorities days after Winfrey launched the initiative.And now generous Winfrey is handing out the cash again after predator Niles Scott was arrested in Belize, where he was running from an outstanding arrest in Ohio. Winfrey plans to detail the arrest of Scott during a live segment on her show Friday.

DiCaprio Takes Global Warming Warning to TV

2007-05-12T19:56:00.000-07:00

HOLLYWOOD - Leonardo DiCaprio joined environmentalists to give Americans a pre-Halloween scare on Oprah Winfrey's talk show yesterday, when he warned about the dangers of global warming. The Titanic star presented a segment from a politically charged new documentary, called Global Warming, which he narrates, and explained he felt the last year's hurricanes and tsunamis are just a terrifying warning of what is to come.DiCaprio and Dr. Michael Oppenheimer, a professor at Princeton University, attempted to explain the "complicated issue" of global warming, emphasizing that America, which boasts five percent of the world's population, produces 25 percent of the globe's carbon emissions.The actor stated, "Global warming is not only the number one environmental issue that we're facing today, but one of the most important issues facing all of humanity."We're in a situation right now where we're basically emitting too much of this carbon pollution from our cars and our electric power plants that burn coal into the atmosphere, and it's causing our planet to heat up."Winfrey listened intently as DiCaprio warned about the dangers of ignoring the problem, and then said, "You feel like Noah (biblical character who built an arc in preparation for a great flood) to me—you’re like, 'Pay attention, pay attention, pay attention.'"Winfrey then confessed she owns one of the five worst sports utility vehicles on a new emissions list, prompting DiCaprio to state, "That's OK, as long as you change that."

Desperate Housewives’ Stars Hunt Out Mole

2007-05-12T19:51:00.002-07:00

HOLLYWOOD - The Desperate Housewives cast members are keeping a watchful eye on everybody on the set of their hit TV show, in an effort to find out who's been leaking gossip about them to the press. Teri Hatcher, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman and Nicollette Sheridan have been plagued by numerous rumors--including denied reports of cat fighting--ever since their show took the ratings by storm. And they've now embarked on a mission to catch the person responsible for the relentless gossip. Sheridan tells Maxim magazine, "The press doesn't want to hear that we all get along, that we're enjoying the work and one another. They love to build you up and then tear you down. People love all the drama that's created."There seems to be some sort of mole on the set. Somehow things seem to get out... We've been trying to find him."

Potter's dream dates: Portman, Johansson

2007-05-12T19:51:00.001-07:00

Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe would love to take Hollywood beauties Natalie Portman or Scarlett Johansson to the Hogwarts Yule Ball, the wizard school's equivalent of prom night.The 16-year-old actor revealed his love for the two glamorous stars at a London press conference to promote the latest Potterfilm, Harry Potter And The Goblet of Fire.Now that he's entering his late teens and isn't 'just a child actor' anymore, he is able to voice his opinion about his scenes on set, Daniel added.'It's been an odd five years but it's been great. And we've got a while before the films end,' he was quoted by Sun as saying. 'I'm not absolutely confident that I'm doing them all. I'm definitely doing the fifth, but after that who knows?'Meanwhile, Harry Potter director Mike Newell has revealed that some of the colossal scenes in The Goblet Of Fire had to be almost axed due to studio bosses running short of cash.Britain-born Newell said that within a couple of months of starting on the 100 million pound film, he was 'angered' by the lack of cash. 'There wasn't enough money to make the film properly and that really p****d me off,' he was quoted by Mirror as saying.Newell, who also directed Four Weddings And A Funeral, said the effects-packed opening of the Quidditch World Cup had faced the chop.But after a row with Warner Brothers, it was included to save fans being 'short-changed.'The 12A-rated The Goblet Of Fire features Harry's romance with fellow Hogwarts pupil Cho Chang, as Hogwarts prepares for the Yule Ball. But it also has fear and danger as Lord Voldemort re-emerges, stronger than ever.

New Bond hates shaken Martinis

2007-05-12T19:50:00.001-07:00

Daniel Craig may have bagged the coveted role of James Bond but the actor is no gadget-flaunting, gun-weilding fellow in real life. In fact, he has revealed that he hates guns.'I hate handguns. Handguns are used to shoot people and as long as they are around, people will shoot each other,' Craig was quoted by OK! magazine as saying.'That's a simple fact. I've seen a bullet wound and it was a mess. It was on a shoot and it scared me. Bullets have a nastyhabit of finding their target and that's what's scary about them,' he added.Craig is not the only Bond who hates guns. Roger Moore, who played the super spy from 1973 to 1985, said after quitting the role that he hated 'that awful pose' of Bond with his gun, which has become an iconic movie image, reports Sun.The actor later became an ambassador for children's charity UNICEF and declared, 'Today, I am completely opposed to small arms and what they can do to children. I played every role tongue-in-cheek because I don't really believe in that sort of hero. I don't like guns.'Craig, who was unveiled earlier this month as the successor to Pierce Brosnan, also doesn't share Bond's love of Martinis 'shaken, not stirred.'The 37-year-old admitted, 'I love a Martini straight up.' He will play a tougher, grittier 007 in Casino Royale, which is

Kylie may have to undergo mastectomy

2007-05-12T19:49:00.002-07:00

Ausstralian pop star Kylie Minogue, who is battling breast cancer at the Institute Gustave-Roussy in Paris, may have to undergo mastectomy, according to reports.Minogue has undergone a lumpectomy to remove the cancerous tissue and is currently under chemotherapy -- but she may well also have to have a mastectomy.Kylie's mother Carol flew to Paris to be with the star.'At this time, I think any woman in the world would want their mum with them, and likewise there is nowhere her mum would rather be. Kylie and her mother are incredibly close,' a friend of the singer was quoted by Daily Mail as saying.Despite the severity of her condition, the singer issued a statement last week staunchly denying rumours that she was 'depressed' and that she was seeking treatment from an alternative medicine guru Nish Joshi, who uses the controversialpractice of 'cupping.'The statement said: 'Despite the wealth of rumours to the contrary, Kylie is in good spirits and is as healthy as can beexpected whilst undergoing her treatment regime in Paris.'It also denied that she had 'sought alternative methods of treatment,' saying that she 'was concerned that other suffererswould be misled by such reports.'

Miss Piggy to Judge Muppet Idol

2007-05-12T19:49:00.001-07:00

HOLLYWOOD - Classic puppet show The Muppets is making a comeback--after a talent contest is held to audition for a brand new member.Hosted by Kermit the Frog and judged by Miss Piggy and Gonzo, The Next Muppet will allow viewers to vote for their favorite new puppet. The show marks the 50th anniversary of Kermit's first TV appearance and comes 25 years after The Muppets retired from television.

Rahul will tap a made-over clothed

2007-05-12T19:48:00.001-07:00

Ever wondered why Rahul Bose hasn't directed a film after the much-lauded debut Everybody Says I'm Fine?"That's because I've been working hard as an actor. In fact I've four releases lined up for this year."But now Rahul is all set to direct his second film. "It will again be in English, with a smattering of Urdu. I've acquired the rights of a very big novel after six months of negotiation."The film won't star Rahul in the lead.Even as he gets set to wear another cap, Rahul will tap a made-over clothed and demure Mallika Sherawat's brid(e)led instincts in Pyar Ke Side Effects. And now Rahul Bose has quietly slipped into the interiors of Orissa to shoot National award-winning Oriya director Manmohan Mahapatra's first Hindi film Bits & Pieces."It's a small –budget film," says Rahul modestly. "And I'm cast with three lovely ladies.I've never worked with Diya Mirza before. She surprised me. With Raima Sen, I recently completed a Bengali film. And as for Nandita Das, we've just done Santosh Sivan's Keral together. All three are very different actresses and therefore fascinating to work with.As for the 'Side Effects'….Rahul says, "Mallika's comic timing and her dedication took me by surprise. People may look on us as an odd couple. But it's finally the oddness that's going to work in the film's favour."He describes Bits & Pieces as a very simple film where he plays "a well-known writer."."Get ready for a grand-slam from Rahul Bose," Rahul jokes. "I've four very different films lined up. First there's Saket Choudhary's Pyar Ke Side Effects, followed by Buddhadeb Das Gupta's Kaal Purush, Santosh Sivan's Keral and Rajeev Virani's The Whisperers. Believe me if you can find four other films as different from each other as this then I'll be your slave for life."

Don: Music Preview

2007-05-12T19:47:00.000-07:00

2006 continues to become bigger with every passing week. Barely a few weeks after the musical release of 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' comes yet another Shahrukh Khan starrer 'Don - The Chase Begins Again'. It is always a thin rope to walk while treading a path that has been taken before by a hugely acclaimed thriller. That makes it doubly difficult for a film like 'Don - The Chase Begins Again' since it is always in the firing line, be it from the movie or music front.he dilemma a film like this faces is something akin to a vicious circle. You set the music in a contemporary manner and the question raised is, "Why to disturb the mood of a classic?" You do otherwise and keep the music just like its yesteryear counterpart and the argument is, "So what's so new about it?" Underlining statement here is that music of a film like this will anyways come in the firing range irrespective of its credentials. Let's hear on the music ourselves and find out how the musical team of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Midival Punditz, DJ Randolph and Javed Akhtar have tried to create some good music in their own way!From a film that is stated to be gizmo-heavy and techno-friendly, the music too is expected to be on the same lines. The beginning is absolutely smashing as the 'mood' is created right away through the 'teaser theme tune' when Shahrukh Khan introduces himself as 'Don' in a chilling tone. The music picks up pace that is interspersed with some classic dialogues from the film. Yes, what you are guessing is right - 'Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi namumkin hai'! The signature tune of 'Arrey Deewano....Main Hoon Don' combined with techno effect create just the right ambience for a thriller like this.'Yeh Mera Dil Pyaar Ka Deewana' is the next to follow and Sunidhi Chauhan doesn't let the classic down by any means. Her rendition has that ice cold effect which makes this modern day remix of a decades old song exciting once again. Expect the adrenaline level to go up when the song comes on the big screen!It's time to get back to being techno and instrument driven with the arrival of 2006 version of 'Main Hoon Don'. Except for these golden three words, there is nothing common with the classic original. It takes time to grow on you and it requires at an average 5-10 hearings before one completely gets hooked on.'Aaj Ki Raat' turns out to be most interesting of all since it manages to do what most of the others hadn't so far i.e. surprise you! A song that perfectly combines the mood of today's style with yesterday's theme i.e. turns out to be a true-blue fusion track. A haunting situational track that could well be set during the film's climax, it makes for a good lounge outing.Lastly comes the most awaited song of the enterprise - 'Khaike Paan Banaras Waala'. As expected Udit Narayan gives his everything to a song that he may as well call it as a song of his life because of the 'pressure' factor. One listening to the song and you know that pressure is something that seems to be quite a distance away from the singer.Does the music of today's version of 'Don' fulfill expectations? Yes, it does! Watch out for our exclusive detailed review when the album releases all over tomorrow i.e. 26th August.

Review: Lucky You

2007-05-12T19:46:00.002-07:00

May 4, 2007Author: Vıctorıa Alexander
Directed By: Curtis Hanson Starring: Drew BarrymoreEric BanaCameron DiazDebra MessingRobert Duvall Released By: Warner Bros Grade: C- I have lived in Las Vegas for 11 years. I do not know one person who works in a casino or gambles. See how lucky I am? Now, after "Lucky You," I know all I need to know about Texas Hold'Em: The Preflop, the Flop, the Turn, and the River. I know what "Burning the Card" means (After the first betting round, the dealer discards the top card of the deck. This is called "burning the card" and is done to ensure that no one accidentally saw the top card, and to help prevent cheating.) The dealer doesn't play, just deals.I also now know that Drew Barrymore cannot act. She only has chemistry with Cameron Diaz. Eric Bana tries and fails, but Barrymore's character is a proselytizing "good girl" who falls in love with a life-long, degenerate gambler! What does his character, raised and nurtured by a gambler, know about such a woman?Billie Offer (Drew Barrymore) comes to Las Vegas to stay with her older sister Suzanne (Debra Messing) and try her luck as a lounge singer. (First Kristen Dunst in "Spider-Man 3", now Drew Barrymore sings. Are they preparing for their after-movie careers as Broadway stars?) Billie meets Huck Cheever (Eric Bana), a career gambler. Her sister has known him a long time, lent him money from time to time, and warns Billie to stay away from him. Good girl Billie ignores Suzanne's, even after he steals money from her. Now, if only her sister had said: "Yeah, he's hot and great in bed, but don't leave your wallet around."Immediately upon meeting Huck, Billie takes her life savings and goes to a poker table with him. Its fun playing cards with really old people hooked up to hospital equipment! Huck needs ,000 to enter a poker tournament his father, L.C. Cheever (Robert Duvall), has won twice. Is there a Freudian term for a son who is so obsessed with his father that it could easily be described as a not-too-subtle sexual obsession?Huck shows Billie that no matter how many times he gets his hands on the ,000 entrance fee, he blows it. He has no furniture, steals from friends, cheats, lies, and owes everyone money.He's a keeper!By the time he does hit the final table in the tournament, he owes ,000! Since Huck never tells Billie he wants to leave the life, why is she interested in him? Why are these two even attracted to each other? If Billie had admitted that Huck's reckless behavior, corrupt lifestyle and sexiness is a turn-on, the honesty would have made for not only an interesting character, but a more realistic story driven by desire and her need for excitement.Whenever Billie is not on the screen, the story gains momentum. How could it not with Duvall enjoying his character so much? He understands the father-son relationship is the dynamic core of the film. The love story ruins the film. The Duvall-Bana scenes ignite the film. If only Hanson had cut the love story out of the film, he would have had another hit.Why should Billie forgive Huck for his deviousness while he is carrying around a 35 year grudge against his father? Why can't he forgive? The scenes between Bana and Duvall ripple with sexual tension and intellectual speed. They make gambling, the odds, the "tell," the psychology of gambling, interesting. Whenever Bana is on screen with Barrymore, the film stops dead.Bana must be a charismatic person in real life – he has been given a lot of opportunities to bolt to stardom. Bana is closest here under the tutelage of director/co-writer Curtis Hanson (who has shepherded a gallery of actors to erotic sexiness in "L.A. Confidential." Hansen made Eminem a movie star in "8 Mile." He's not good with actresses.) Bana should have been teamed with an actress who can actually show a sexual interest in him. Barrymore could not express Billie's sexual interest in Huck. Was her motive missionary work?The screenwriters have Billie amused by Huck's deceitful lifestyle. Its fun for her watching Huck try to win an absurd ,000 bet.This week "Lucky You" finally opens after being held in the studio vault. But someone – the studio, her agent, her lawyer, her management team – gave Drew a big gift to assuage her lousy performance here – she's on the cover of People magazine's "Most Beautiful People" issue.How does Las Vegas come off? As Sin City? As a playground for sexy stars and young people throwing their morals to the desert wind for 4 days? Nope! In "Lucky You" Las Vegas is the graveyard for people so old they don't enjoy winning money, they just want to have somewhere to go for hours every day. Winning just means they can come back the next day to kill time. I looked at how the production team crowded the casino scenes with old people. Las Vegas scared me. The accessory du jour is the latest model of motorized walker.Where were the strippers, the fat girls showing off too much cleavage, and the tourists walking around drinking from 3' high bottles?

Review: The Condemned

2007-05-12T19:46:00.001-07:00

May 4, 2007Author: Adam Mast
Directed By: Scott Wiper Starring: Steve AustinRobert MammoneRick HoffmanVinnie Jones Released By: Lionsgate Grade: D+ The Condemned is a Stone Cold Steve Austin vehicle from the fine folks at the WWE. Had the movie just been a dumb action flick there's a good chance I might have recommended it. Alas, the film makers insist on making a statement and sending a message and do so with a sort of Neanderthal subtlety.The Condemned features Robert Mammone as an egomaniacal TV producer who plots to create a hyper-reality show sensation on the internet. His plan involves rounding up some of the world's most evil criminals, dumping them on an island, and letting them kill one another off until only one remains. Of course all this divine carnage is to be captured by myriad tiny cameras he and his tech crew have set up all over the island.The Condemned is a silly, preposterous, over-the-top actioneer that dares to commit the cardinal sin of trying to infuse a little social commentary. I could have forgiven the movie if only it were inspired or creative in its execution. Unfortunately, The Condemned is neither. The recent Shooter, as ridiculous as it was, plays like one of the greatest thrillers of all time compared to this nonsense.Action films can be entertaining and meaningful. Terminator 2 used violence to push forth an anti-violence message, but the thing is, that movie was damn entertaining and offered up explosive action sequences to boot. The Condemned, by comparison, is more on par with that terrifyingly awful Steven Seagal flick On Deadly Ground. Do you remember that debacle? It's the one where Seagal spends the last fifteen minutes of the film delivering a hilarious monologue about protecting our environment, this coming not but two minutes after he blows up an oil rig in the middle of the ocean. Preach on Brother Steven!In addition to the previous mentioned Seagal flick, The Condemned also takes action cues from The Running Man, Battle Royale, No Escape, and Rambo and tries to mesh them with the satirical edge of Natural Born Killers and the little seen Series 7: The Contenders, with a dash of Survivor thrown in for good measure. Unfortunately, none of this stuff really works.Attempting to hold the film together is wrestling star Stone Cold Steve Austin, and while this ripped muscle man has the tough guy look, he appears uncomfortable throughout most of The Condemned and he isn't shot particularly well (with the cameras, I should clarify). James Cameron knows how to shoot Arnold Schwarzenegger. George P. Cosmatos (God rest his soul) knew how to shoot Sylvester Stallone. Sadly, director Scott Wiper knows how to shoot himself in the foot. He certainly has no success elevating Stone Cold Steve to mythic status, granted better writing certainly would have helped.The Condemned - drags its social commentary along about as gracefully as a port-a-potty behind a Prius. And as a result is self conscious to the point of absolute absurdity. This movie shamelessly tries to have it's cake and eat it too, and the end result is a film that is witless, ugly, mean, and as laughable as it is condemnable. At least the WWE's last movie, the silly horror flick See No Evil, had no such pretensions, they knew it was a silly horror flick and, though no classic, it worked. Wiper presents us with a world full of unsympathetic thugs doing nasty, inhumane things to one another, and, believe it or not, this guy really, really wants us to care. Wipe this.

Review: In The Land of Women

2007-05-12T19:45:00.000-07:00

May 4, 2007Author: Adam Mast
Directed By: Jon Kasdan Starring: Adam BrodyMeg RyanKristen StewartOlympia Dukakis Released By: Warner Brothers Grade: B- In the Land of Women marks the directorial debut of Jon Kasdan (son of Lawrence and brother of Jake) and at the very least, the young film maker has inherited his father's gift for creating offbeat but realistic characters. And in fact, as was the case with Jake's recent film (The T.V. Set), Jon has fashioned a movie that's far superior to his father's last venture (the insipid Dreamcatcher).The charming and bittersweet In The Land of Women, stars Adam Brody as an aspiring screenwriter Carter Webb whom, after being dumped by his girlfriend, journeys far away from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood to the comfort of his eccentric grandmother Phyllis (played by a feisty Olympia Dukakis). After settling in, Carter quickly develops a unique bond with his grandmother's neighbor, an emotionally distraught woman named Sarah Hardwicke (played by Meg Ryan). Shortly thereafter, he also becomes an emotional crutch for Sarah's teenage daughter Lucy.In the Land of Women is filled with wonderful little nuances, and Kasdan has an undeniable knack for working with actors. The screenplay is full of richly textured characters, and this terrific ensemble lends real flesh and bone to these people.Adam Brody is charming as the boyish twenty something Carter. He's both lovable and vulnerable and brings to mind a late 80's John Cusack. Meg Ryan is fantastic as Sarah - a woman going through a mid life crisis of sorts. Had Ryan not played this role just right, it could have brought the film down around it, but the veteran brings complexity and emotional depth to this confused woman. Kristen Stewart is sensational as Lucy. As a wise beyond her years teenager, Stewart soars. Her chemistry with Brody flows from the screen in palpable waves.Kasdan takes this story and these characters in interesting directions, and he does so with a veteran's touch. The various relationships that develop are complex, honest, and most of this stuff really rings true. But being the youthful spirit that Kasdan is, he also acknowledges the films he grew up on (namely, the works of John Hughes). And in fact, one of my favorite sequences of In the Land of Women involves a reluctant Carter escorting Lucy to a typical high school party where he must confront a jealous boyfriend. Almost immediately, I was transported back to the 80's when films like Some Kind of Wonderful and Say Anything reigned supreme.In The Land of Women does falter, particularly in the final act. There are a few storylines that are wrapped up a little too quickly (and neatly), and I was never entirely sold on the relationship (or lack thereof) between Carter and his grandmother. Dukakis is terrific here, but we never really see any sort of closeness between she and her grandson, and Phyllis' final moment in the movie is extremely predictable.In the Land of Women is drawing big time comparisons to Zach Braff's indie darling Garden State, and while there are certainly similarities, the core of this movie is vastly different. But like Braff, I suspect that Jon Kasdan is going places. In the Land of Women isn't a perfect motion picture experience, but it's a terrific first effort from a film maker with a lot going for him, namely youth and genetics.

Another Evil Dead movie?

2007-05-12T19:42:00.000-07:00

May 4, 2007Author: Paul Heath
Durıng press rounds for todays bıg release SPIDER-MAN 3, helmer Sam Raimi hınted that there may be another EVIL DEAD movıe ın the works.Speakıng to the Herald Sun down ın Australıa, Raimi said:"I'm trying to get my brother, Ivan, to write the screenplay with me. He wrote ARMY OF DARKNESS, the third one, with me and we have been talking about another one, but we haven't started work on it."More news as we hear ıt.

Sifymax.com Partners with Sony to Webcast Exclusive Content on Bigg Boss

2007-05-12T19:41:00.004-07:00

View clips of the episodes and exclusive behind the scenes footage of all the action only on www.biggboss.sifymax.comChennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Tuesday -- www.sifymax.com, the leading broadband portal from Sify Limited, (NASDAQ Global Markets: SIFY), a leader in Consumer Internet and Enterprise Services in India with global delivery capabilities, announced today an alliance with Sony Entertainment Television to be the official website of their popular reality show Bigg Boss, the Indian version of the internationally acclaimed Big Brother. Following this tie-up, Sifymax will feature exclusive footage from each episode, as well as footage, which users do not get to see on television. Commenting on the alliance, Mr. V. Sivaramakrishnan, President, Portals, Sify Ltd. said, "Bigg Boss has captured the imagination of television viewers across the country with its unique reality show format. Sifymax is the pioneer in broadband content and is consistently innovating to offer a richer entertainment experience to our consumers. We are certain that with this partnership Bigg Boss' viewers will experience a closer connect with the participants that they have loved or hated. Most of the major programs on the lead television channels are already hosted on Sifymax and for we would like to be the ultimate web destination for all forms of entertainment, including popular reality shows." Speaking on this partnership, Albert Almeida, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Sony Entertainment Television, said, "The launch of Bigg Boss has given an all new meaning to reality television and we are happy to extend the same excitement and unseen drama to a larger audience through our web partner. Given the success of our partnerships during Fame Gurukul and Indian Idol, we have immense confidence in the popularity of Sifymax among Internet users and hope that Sifymax-Bigg Boss partnership will take our show to another level." Sifymax will feature the Bigg Boss show format, profile of the anchor, profiles of contestants who are part of the show, weekly results, chats and message boards. Exclusive podcasts-voice excerpts from the Evicted Participant and Bigg Boss will be also be aired on a weekly basis. The site is interactive with Bigg Boss fan polls, task ideas, poll feedback, Big Boss blogs and an exclusive Bigg Boss merchandise store. Apart from being the official broadband partner for the program, Sifymax also holds the rights to market the website www.biggboss.sifymax.com.
About Bigg BossBIGG BOSS, the Indian version of the internationally acclaimed show-Big Brother-has taken India by storm after successfully enthralling viewers in 50 countries. Bigg Boss, an all powerful and god-like entity, rules the lives of 13 handpicked celebrities from various field who must live together in an isolated house with no contact to the outside world and carry out various tasks that the Bigg Boss asks them to perform. This unscripted soap promises to entertain with its unadulterated drama, raw emotions, genuine laughter and so much more. Bigg Boss shows users LIVE drama as it happens. Apart from the celebrity Housemates like Rakhi Sawant and Kashmera Shah, the popular Arshad Warsi plays the role of the assistant to the mysterious Bigg Boss.About Sify LimitedSify is among the largest Internet, network and e-Commerce services companies in India, offering end-to-end solutions with a comprehensive range of products delivered over a common Internet backbone infrastructure. This Internet backbone reaches 183 cities and towns in India. A significant part of the company's revenue is derived from Corporate Services, which include corporate connectivity, network and communications solutions, security, network management services and hosting. A host of blue chip customers use Sify's corporate service offerings. Consumer services include broadband home access, dial up connectivity and the iWay cyber café chain across 154 cities and towns. The company's network services, Data Center operations and customer relationship management are accredited ISO 9001:2000.

NDTV Partners With Karan Johar for Entertainment Channel

2007-05-12T19:41:00.003-07:00

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, -- In its first step towards launching a world class entertainment channel, NDTV today announced its partnership with India's leading film maker, Karan Johar's production company, Dharma Productions. Karan Johar and his production company, Dharma Productions, will work exclusively with NDTV to achieve new levels of excellence in entertainment programming. Karan will help originate concepts and new programming ideas for the channel and will be an ambassador for the NDTV entertainment brand.Karan's production house Dharma Productions will produce shows for NDTV's Entertainment channel. The channel will have first right of refusal on any programmes that Dharma produces for television. Karan Johar and Dharma productions have produced major blockbusters such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gum, Kal Ho Na Ho and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. Karan Johar will be on the board of NDTV's Entertainment company, and his company Dharma productions will hold an equity stake in it. Speaking on the new alliance, NDTV's Chairman, Dr Prannoy Roy said, "We have enormous respect for Karan's brilliance and creativity...he is constantly breaking new ground in quality and transforming Indian movies to world class standards. We know he will now help us to redefine and set new benchmarks in entertainment television." Karan Johar said, "For me this partnership between NDTV and Dharma Productions is not just a professional association... it's a family bonding and I believe in the power of the family! What a family can do together no individual can do on his own. This family is going to be at a TV screen near you, creating all the celebration possible. So please watch NDTV emerge as the leading entertainment channel of the country and this is not just a projection ... this is a guarantee". The NDTV Entertainment channel is being launched as part of NDTV's expansion beyond the news

About NDTVNDTV Ltd, founded in 1988, is India's first and largest private producer of current affairs, sports and entertainment television. It is home to the country's best and brightest reporters, anchors and producers; 23 offices and studios across the country host India's most modern and sophisticated production, newsgathering and archiving facilities. NDTV has an unmatched track record of successfully launching three news channels: NDTV 24x7 is a clear leader in the English news segment, NDTV Profit, a 24-hour business plus channel, is India's number one business news channel, and NDTV India is amongst the country's leading Hindi news channels. As an organization, NDTV is committed to one cause: to use its extensive expertise, technology and reach to create unparalleled coverage of the latest in domestic and international news, sports and entertainment for viewers at home and around the world. For more information: www.ndtv.com.

Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba upcoming films

2007-05-12T19:41:00.001-07:00

Actress Minissha Lamba, who forayed into filmdom with "Yahaan", will be seen in two different avatars in 2007. In Reema Kagti's "Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd" she is paired with Abhay Deol and they play a Parsi couple. Minissha says it is one of the sweetest scripts she's heard to date, reports Bollywood Trade. "Though it has an ensemble cast, every character has some sort of madness and quirkiness about them. The narrative is such that every character has its own uniqueness and specialty. Ours is an endearing couple, madly in love, and stands out in their own way," she said. After that is Ananth Mahadevan's "Anamika - The Untold Story", a romantic thriller loosely based on the bestseller "Rebecca". While Koena Mitra plays Dino Morea's childhood sweetheart, Minissha plays his second wife. "I play this young girl who is thrown into a world that is alien to her. She struggles to find her new identity and new love. She is struggling to deal with this new life of hers amidst the various unnerving situations she finds herself in. You actually see the film through her eyes and how she unravels various mysteries. The film also has an intriguing reference to the past," reveals the petite actor. The actress recently hosted the Global Indian Film Awards (GIFA) and dismisses reports about the event being chaotic."GIFA was a huge platform and a great opportunity for me. I am truly honoured to be a part of it. The entire Popcorn team did a wonderful job and the event went off smoothly. Suniel Shetty personally organised things and I didn't encounter any glitches at all," said Minissha.

A. R. Rahman's Music Video on Mobile - "Pray for me brother "

2007-05-12T19:40:00.002-07:00

Rahman unveils English anti-poverty anthem, Renowned music composer A.R. Rahman unveiled Friday his first ever English rendition "Pray for me brother", the first music video to be shot on mobile cinemascope format, to create awareness about poverty in the world and urged people to support the cause."This is the first video to be shot on mobile cinemascope vertical format. This song was conceived as an anti-poverty anthem for the millennium goals for the UN. When I was doing it, I never realized it is going to go to this level. It took me two years to make it," he said. "Pray for me brother" is part of a joint venture between Nokia N series and the A.R. Rehman Foundation."I told my friends in London that I have a song for the UN and I want some sponsors. They introduced me to Nokia. Nokia N series supported it and got some of the best filmmakers in the world to make the video," said Rahman."Pray for me brother" will have its worldwide launch early next year and the video will be exclusively available on Nokia N series music edition. Rahman will sing the anti-poverty song live at Nokia's New Year's Eve celebrations in Mumbai Dec 31 for the first time. Like all of Rahman's creations, the new music video too brings out his creative best. The lyrics are meaningful and the video portrays poverty across the globe, touching the sentimental chords of viewers.

Talk with Abhishek : Mallika is a fabulous co-star, says Abhishek Bachchan :

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After Akshaye Khanna and Rahul Bose, it's Bollywood's rising star Abhishek Bachchan's turn to lavish praises on hot and happening Mallika Sherawat, who makes a special appearance in his upcoming film "Guru". "Mallika is fantastic. She is a fabulous co-star. We shot the song 'Mayaa Mayya' in an abandoned church in Istanbul. She danced bare feet, practiced 8-10 hours every day but not once did she complain. She was always smiling and pleasant." Abhishek has a lot riding on his latest and much-awaited release "Guru". The 30 plus actor says he has given his 100 percent to the film, which opens in theatres Friday in India and Canada -- and hopes it turns out to be the best of his career. "The film covers the life of a Gurukant Desai. It was challenging to play the journey of a man that starts at age 15 and goes on till 70. Am I open to playing an old man's role? Yeah, why not! Everybody grows old, I am going to be 31 and I would love to play such roles," Abhishek said at a press conference here.The film by maverick filmmaker Mani Ratnam is apparently inspired by business tycoon Dhirubhai Ambani's life. Talking about his role, Abhishek added: "I have learnt a lot from the film. I learned how to put on weight in two weeks and how to lose it one week (laughs). "However, on a serious note, I think if an actor gives to a character, he takes back as much from that character. In the film, my character is iconic and he is not apologetic about what he is doing. My character taught me about the right attitude and philosophies of life," said Abhishek. After Ratnam's "Yuva", which marked a turning point in Abhishek's career, "Guru" is his second film with the talented filmmaker and he is thankful to him for giving a new dimension to his career. "Mani Ratnam always inspires you not only by his work but also the kind of work he takes out of you. I was not confident when he offered me Lallan Singh's role in 'Yuva' but I will always respect Mani for having confidence in me - which I didn't have in myself at that time." Playing the other lead roles in the film are Aishwarya Rai, R. Madhavan, Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakrobarty. Before making it big with "Yuva" Abhishek had a string of flops. Did he ever felt like giving up? "I come from a family which doesn't believe in giving up. But yes, at one point of time I wasn't sure about myself. I went to my father and asked him: 'Have I made a mistake?' "When you are being criticised, you take it seriously and try to improve your bad points as I did, but when you fail again, it is certainly disheartening." Asked which film he rated as his best, Abhishek said that none of them fitted the bill so far. "I hope 'Guru' fills that space," he remarked. On the constant media focus on his private life, he said that he didn't mind media speculations but he couldn't share his private life with anybody. "Public figures or celebrities enjoy publicity. If you have problems with media scrutiny, you shouldn't become a celebrity. But what a celebrity doesn't like is sharing his or her personal life because that's the only thing which they can call 'mine'. "And I don't think the general public is interested in celebrities' personal lives. They are forced to take interest. The audience is only interested in the character a hero plays. "But at the same time I don't even know what is being written about my personal life. Reporters are doing their job and I can't stop them from writing. I can't let it irritate me either. As far as sharing goes, as and when I would have something to share, I will definitely share it." Abhishek also explained his new hair do, which is the talk of town. "I am growing it because Shaad Ali asked me to grow it for 'Jhoom Barabar Jhoom' and then I am also doing "Drona" in which my character needs to have long hair." After his hip-hop number in "Bluffmaster" became a huge hit, the actor is coming up with an album too. "Music directors Vishal-Shekhar and me are working on an album which will most probably come out by the end of the year. So, I am going to haunt you with my voice

Preity, Arjun join Amitabh in Rituparno's next film

2007-05-12T19:39:00.002-07:00

New Delhi, Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal and Amitabh Bachchan will be seen together in Rituparno Ghosh's forthcoming English film. The yet untitled film, which is being produced by Planman Motion Pictures, will also feature Shefali Shah, Bengali actor Jishu Sengupta and Divya Dutta. "I am extremely happy with the finalisation of the cast. A great script and good actors are an extremely exciting proposition. I am sure the film will shape up wonderfully. After all, Ghosh is a magician of a director," said Arindam Chaudhuri, chairperson of Planman Motion Pictures. Shubho Shekhar Bhattacharjee, CEO, Planman Motion Pictures, said the film would go on floors by the end of February. "An integral part of the film would be shot abroad, for which we are exploring several location options. As soon as the formalities are done, we will finalise the international schedule," said Bhattacharjee.

Amrita denies romance rumours

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Bollywood stars are being constantly linked with their colleagues. The latest casualty is Amrita Rao who is said to be dating "My Name in Anthony Gonsalves" co-star Nikhil Dwivedi. Denying the rumours, Amrita said: "I wish to categorically deny that there is any truth in the media's speculation about my 'developing a relationship' or 'dating my co-star' Nikhil Dwivedi. "I also wish to say that this year I have many projects on hand and am totally focused only on the quality of my performance and career."

Randeep Hooda & Sushmita Sen Kiss :

2007-05-12T19:38:00.004-07:00

The publicity pictures of him kissing Sushmita Sen in the film "Karma, Confessions And Holi" smack of the producer's desperation, says upcoming actor Randeep Hooda. "I'm disgusted by the producers. Surely they've got more to attract the public to the theatres than a kiss between two actors? By flashing one scene, they're just being cheap and undignified in their promotion. May be they need a less cheesy publicity machinery," Randeep The last time a smooch scene featuring Sushmita was splashed about, she had blown her top. "And she should protest against this tacky publicity again. It's not right," said her ex-beau. Randeep isn't aware of the film's release plans. "No one has informed me. The kissing scenes are part of the film. And I'm not in the least embarrassed about kissing such a gorgeous woman on screen." The actor recalled the weeks spent shooting the film in New York with great affection. "It was a great experience. I had never been to America before and I was really looking forward to it. I wanted to see the American style of working first-hand. I've always been very inspired by American cinema. The experience boosted my confidence. Randeep said boundaries in cinema have disappeared. "But let me point out, 'Karma, Confessions And Holi' isn't a Hollywood film. It's an independent film made by Rapture Films. According to me, Hollywood films are those made by the studios in Los Angeles."This independent film gave me a chance to feel very independent. It took very little time to be shot. Having a slice of the Big Apple was a great experience. In essence, Mumbai and New York are very similar. I hired a limousine and travelled all over. I visited every possible watering hole. I loved the freedom and passion in New York." Randeep's sister was also in New York at the time. "She's a doctor, like my father, and she's got her residency in New York. My sister is my inspiration for becoming an actor." The actor continues to be extra picky about his roles.The young actor is on the verge of signing a bunch of new films.

Aishwarya after marriage ? :

2007-05-12T19:38:00.003-07:00

The much talked about Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai marriage has sparked off a lot of speculation about Ash's future assignments. However, Ram Gopal Varma confirms he's going ahead with "Sarkar 2" as per plans, as has Karan Johar's chief assistant Tarun Mansukhani. Aishwarya has also said yes to Shridhar Raghavan's "Happy Birthday" with John Abraham, in principle. In the light of these declarations, the contention that the actress would back out of her commitments including Vicky ("Fight Club") Chopra's "Raaste", seems implausible. Says "Raaste" producer Suniel Shetty: "My film with Chopra is very much on. But I'm in no hurry to start it. A lot depends on when Abhishek and Aishwarya get married. This project needs a lot of pre-production preparation. So whenever they're comfortably placed we will go ahead with it. As a producer I want to make sure I don't stress anyone out." Aishwarya, who's currently ensconced in Karjat shooting for Ashutosh Gowariker's "Jodha-Akbar", has the film fraternity agog to see her in her next two films with Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek. Says a young and very ambitious director: "I want to bring her together with both Abhishek and Hrithik, since she's proved herself a hit with them both in 'Guru' and 'Dhoom 2'. I'm working on a script and will approach them only after I'm completely satisfied that I can do full justice to all of them. "I've been assured by her secretary that Aishwarya has no plans for quitting. These rumours are being spread by people who would rather see her quit than conquer new heights. She has given two hits in a row and is more career-focussed now and determined to prove she's here to stay, than ever before." While she has the historical "Jodha-Akbar" with Hrithik, there are three projects with Abhishek in the pipeline.The elusive Rekha for one is dying to see "Jodha-Akbar". "I haven't seen 'Guru'. But I saw portions of 'Dhoom 2' and was very impressed by Aishwarya. That girl knows how to carry herself. I'm certainly looking forward to seeing her in 'Jodha-Akbar'," said Rekha. Laughs Gowariker: "I'm not daunted by people's expectations from Ash in 'Jodha-Akbar'. I don't know how well I'm directing. But she is certainly every bit the epitome of Jodha."

Sanjaya in last 7, getting more wows than barbs

2007-05-12T19:38:00.001-07:00

Washington/New York Indian American teen wonder Sanjaya Malakar, comfortably survived another elimination round on the hit US show "American Idol" after singing a Latino number, a performance that even the judge Simon Cowell, so far hostile to him, found "wasn't horrible". Malakar, who in the words of The Washington Post's TV columnist has completely taken over the "American Idol" singing competition, was among the five declared "safe" in Wednesday night's results round that left seven in the fray. Even before he sang one note Tuesday night, Malakar, the focus of YouTube parodies and the site Votefortheworst.com, got a rave review from megastar Jennifer Lopez and then a rare if reluctant compliment from judge Simon Cowell. Sprouting Marc Anthonyesque facial hair in honour of J. Lo's appearance as guest "mentor", he left her utterly smitten. "He chose a beautiful Spanish song and I have to tell you, he really impressed me!" J. Lo gushed to the camera after rehearsing "Besame Mucho" with Sanjaya. "I love Sanjaya!" she giggled, adding, "I think Simon might be impressed." "I have to tell you he really, really impressed me," said Lopez as his ballad, sung in Spanish, hushed the excited crowd. "I couldn't understand a word of it, you sang like a 14-year-old and - I'm going to hate myself for this - it wasn't horrible," judge Cowell, usually very harsh on Sanjaya's singing aspirations, confessed. "You are one of the smartest contestants we've ever had," a mesmerised Randy Jackson told Sanjaya, who has an Indian father and an Italian mother. "Smooth. It was nice - very, very nice," said Paula Abdul. As America watched transfixed by his singing and his hair, Malakar's pastor and choir director in his Seattle hometown said: "I hope people know I'm so proud of this young man."

Actor Rahul Khanna to save Big E

2007-05-12T19:37:00.004-07:00

Actor Rahul Khanna has joined the 'save the elephant' campaign and stars in the new anti-zoo ad made by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Shot by photographer Colston Julian, the ad is titled "Actor Wants Fans to Know That Elephants Don't Belong in Zoos and Cities" and Rahul is shown shackled in chains, with bruises painted on his body. "Zoos cannot provide for the complex needs of the animals who they hold captive," said Rahul in a press statement.

Go Air's Brand Ambassador is Preity Zinta

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Kangana Ranaut & Salman Khan in a TV Ad :

2007-05-12T19:37:00.001-07:00

Mumbai, Apirl 30 (IANS) If there are any doubts about Kangana Ranaut's growing clout in the entertainment market, her latest triumph should put all questions to rest. She's not only been chosen by international shoe company Red Tape to endorse their brand, the actress will shoot with Salman Khan for a TV ad. So far Salman endorsed the brand. "It was my casual looks, I guess. The brand isn't associated with formal shoes - only sporty footwear, sneakers etc. They want me to endorse their shoes in my jeans and with my curly hair. Very youth-oriented. And the fact that they expect my career to grow with their new female line up of shoes makes the endorsement a bigger responsibility for me." Apparently Red Tape has paid Kangana a whopping figure and has promised to enhance the amount by 30 percent in the next financial year."At this rate I'll soon realise my dream of buying my own house. The shoes and my career are supposed to journey together. It's a good thought. "I'm excited about the ad with Salman. I've always been his fan. I think he's the only rock star in our cinema. I had watched him dance at an awards function and hoped I'd be paired with him one day. It's happening sooner than I thought."

Miss England & Bollywood movie

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Tanisha

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Pet Name : Tich
Grandmother: Shobhana Samarth
Nutan's and Joy Mukherjee's: niece
Sister: Kajol.
Brother-in-law: Ajay Devgan
Cousins:Mohnish Behl and Rani Mukerji
Grandfather: the late Sashadhar Mukherjee
Life's goal: To be an actress
Debut film: Sssshhh...
First Film Offered: Shekhar Kapur's Tara Rum Pum Pum (Tanisha was only 16 yrs old then)
Why I chose Ssshhh...: The unusual story
Kajols's advice: Kads is always there for me. I often talk to Kads about the film that I have been offered. She always tells me that if you think that the story is good and your role has potential then I should just go ahead and do the film. I know that even though she and mama (Tanuja) are now busy with Nysa (Kajol's daughter), she will always be there for me.
Favourite Role that Kajol played: All of them! But of all the roles that she has done till date, the one that she played in Gupt remains my favourite.
Next Film: Tango Charlie, a Mani Shankar film where I play a small town girl, a role diametrically opposite to what I am in real life.

Kareena Kapoor

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Full Name:Kareena KapoorProfessionActressHairBrownHeight5'5"Birth DateSeptember 21, 1980EducationCurrently doing LawNicknameBeboFatherRandhir KapoorMotherBabita KapoorSisterKarishma KapoorGrandpaRaj KapoorGrandmaKrishnaStar SignVirgoStatusSingleFavorite FilmsAwaara, Sangam,Bobby, Kal Aaj Aur Kal.Favorite CarMitsubishi LancerFavorite BookMaster Of the Game' by Sidney SheldonFavorite FoodChinese, Italian and ThaiFavorite HotelGolden Dragon, Olive and Thai PavilionFavourite Holiday SpotGoa and LondonFavorite ActorRaj KapoorFavorite ActressNargis, of course, after BabitaFavorite Co-StarsShah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Abhishek BachchanFavorite AttireJeans and T-shirt (casuals) and ethnic Indian wear when it comes to formalsFavorite ColorBlack and RedFavorite Song"Rahe na rahe hum mehaka karenge..."Favorite SportSwimmingFavorite AccessoryBraceletsFavourite JewelDiamondsFavorite PerfumeDuneFavorite HobbyHorse-riding and cookingFavourite DesignerGianni VersaceLeisure ActivitiesReading, swimming, eating and making friendsFirst CrushMy 4th std. Desk partner while i was in SchoolStrengthsMy mom & sisterWeakenessMy sister and foodMy MottoLife is full of tears and joy,so make the most of it-Believe in true loveI HateLiars and HypocritesI LoveFrankness and HonestyAddress2-B/110 Excellency, 4th Cross Road, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 061, INDIAPhone Number91-22-6265856

Kareena Kapoor is yet another K-family girl who took the plunge and managed to make a huge splash in the Hindi films industry. She had the ‘privilege’ of debuting with the Bachchan boy -Abhishek in Refugee and though the film (and Abhishek) didn’t do as well as expected, Kareena earned rave reviews.Though the protagonist in Refugee was around the border a lot, J. P. Dutta failed recreate the magic of Border in Refugee. The natural and talented Kareena, without heavy make-up delivered on the sets without too many ‘takes’. And in fact, Refugee doesn't really look like her debut film at all.Born to popular Bollywood stars Randhir Kapoor and Babita Kapoor ‘Bebo’ as she is affectionately known, stand 5'5" tall, blue eyed, and is a total extrovert. She wanted to study law in Harvard and had no plans to do anything in Bollywood. But destiny took a hancd and now she’s in the limelight like her successful sister Karishma!Some well-placed sources in the industry (yeah it is a super cliché) even say that Kareena’s Bollywood launch was delayed so that her sis Karishma could have a head start!But the two are supposed to be very close to each other and as Kareena says- “We are always looking out for each other. We’re sisters first and everything else later!” That’s Lolo and Bebo for you!- Mtv India on Kareena Kapoor

Amrita Rao

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Delicately boned with a face that can launch a million products, A student of psychology Amrita was always fascinated by acting, but never in her wildest dreams had she thought that one day she would pursue it - "Especially because I had no contacts in the film industry at all. I thought it was tough battle if one wanted to establish oneself here. I guess I was destined to be here!"
Having modeled for nearly 35 ads, her decision to act in films didn't come as a surprise. What came as a surprise was that unlike other models who dropped out of college to pursue their careers, Amrita Rao preferred to thumb down film offers to complete her graduation in psychology. And she has a word of advise for all those aspiring to make it big in this profession. "Don't be disillusioned and depressed if you don't get a worthy opportunity here. There are other fields you can excel in!"
Her first modeling assignment was for a fairness cream. "When I was told I would have to audition for it, I said, "Audition?" The word itself made me feel jittery. Thankfully I was not camera conscious. The little bit of acting that I did after reading the storyboard appealed to them. I got through it successfully," she laughs. But it was the Close-up toothpaste ad that made her a familiar face in the ad world.
If the Close-up ad fetched her recognition, the Cadbury's Perk ad offered her platform to step into films. "You know Perk and Liril are two brands that get you noticed as a model. The girl always stands out in the ads," she says. Perk had the beautiful but hungry Amrita dressed in bridal attire eagerly waiting for the moon to be seen, but even before it appears her hubby hands her a perk that has a smiling with delight. "Raj Kanwar saw that ad and got touch with me. He told me about Ab Ke Baras and how it was Arya Babbar's launch vehicle and that I was perfect to play the lead opposite him in the film."
She continues, "There are several reasons why I decided to choose Ab Ke Baras as my first film. Firstly Raj Kanwar is one director who has given several hit films like Deewana, Judaai, Laadla. Secondly, I was making a debut opposite Arya, who is Raj Babbar's son, and we all know what an excellent actor Rajji is. And thirdly and most importantly or critically, it is the role that I get to play in the film. Since Ab Ke Baras has a reincarnation theme and I get to portray two different characters in the film. I could not have asked for anything better. Otherwise what do newcomers get to do in their first film-dance over a couple of songs, say a few dialogues and that's it!"
Rajkumar Santoshi approached Amrita after seeing her in a coffee ad. "In fact, Santoshi was one of the directors who had contacted me after watching the Perk ad. I had to turn down his film offer because I wanted to concentrate on my studies. When he approached me for The Legend Of Bhagat Singh, Rajkumar Santoshi made it clear to me that it was very brief role and would not require more than five days to complete it. I agreed immediately because I got to play Bhagat Singh's fiancé. Few know about her. The sacrifice she makes by living as his widow even though they never marry. The character does leave its impact in the film."
Besides Legend Of Bhagat Singh Amrita Rao was also seen in Ken Ghosh's Ishq Vishq. Fortunately for her, the film became a hit. Amrita made her presence felt in the film.
Apart from acting what other hobbies did she pursue? "I like to read! But I don't have the patience to read a whole novel so I prefer to read those books that have stories in them. Like recently I enjoyed reading Chitra Banerjee's book called Arranged Marriage. I also relish reading short stories written by Jeffery Archer." What about film magazines? How did she intend dealing with the gossip press? "It does hurt reading malicious articles especially when people know who you are. I guess I will have to learn to take things in my stride," she smilingly concluded

Shah Rukh Khan

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Name: Shah Rukh Khan
Date Of Birth: 2nd of November, 1965
Place of Birth: New Delhi, India
Religion: Islam (Muslim)
Marital Status: Married
Wife: Gauri Chibber/Khan who graduated from Modern school, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi.
Kids: Shahrukh loves kids. He always wanted a girl, but he is a proud father of a baby boy born on the 13th of november, 97 - named Aryan.
Father: Taj Khan-Died 1981 with cancer
Father's occupation: Lawyer and freedom fighter
Mother: Died 1991 while Shah Rukh had gone out to get her medicine.
Mother's occupation: Magistrate and social worker
Sister: Shehnaz Lalarukh
Pet : Chewbecca ( a dog)
Address: 603, Amrit Bandra(west), Mumbai 400050, INDIA.
Phone: 91 22 6486116 / 6281413
Email: dreamzandfilms@hotmail.com

Qualifications and Achievements:
*High school *Graduation*Masters; A Brilliant Student*Sword of Honour to the most outstanding student*The Ravi Subramani award*The Sujit Memorial award*He captained all teams in football, hockey, and cricket*He was also good in dramatics*Very good in hindi, Electronics, Biology*He was a king in Electronics*He still remembers the books he studied from.
Life in school: What he was like at school; Just like he is today, used to work very hard. He was a brilliant student. He was very naughty. The teachers always said that he was a devil with a devils smile. They used to call him an imp because he was very naughty. He used to take pangas with everyone. But he never became a gunda in school. He always had fun with his teachers.
Life after school: Shahrukh had a food restaurant in Darya Ganj, New Delhi. In 1989, he moved to bombay, and that’s when his acting career began. His first TV serial was Fauji (produced by Colonel Kapoor), followed by Circus (produced by Aziz Mirza) and he also did a serial where he acted as a Sikh, with a turban. He likes to do his own stunts.

Turns ons Rain, lips, bhuttas, video games, computers, books, panties.Turns offs Liars, early mornings and the heat.Car in schoolA Maruti van.Car nowA bright red Pajero.Favourite TV showIt used to be Krishi Darshan but now I love everything on the Discovery channel.On what occasions do you liewhen I don’t want to break someone’s heartMemorable moments The day I won my first Filmfare trophy.Philosophy of lifeEven if you’re not hungry, just be greedy.On a blind date you’d go out with Madeleine Stowe.Secret ambitionTo be like Don Juan de Marcos.If you were a burglar you’d stealI’d like to be Santa Claus and break into homes so I could leave something behind.You’d like to be reborn asChewbecca. Eat, wag your tail, roam around, that’s life. And, of course, I’ll live in Shah Rukh Khan’s house.AllergiesPeople who cramp my space.Favourite night activityDoing several things simultaneously - reading, playing with the computer, making love.Favourite drinkPepsi ColaTerrified ofSomebody cutting off my arms. I use them so much.Recurring dreamI never dream.Favourite bookThe Hitch-Hiker’s Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams.Vegetable you resemble mostKadduOne role you’d give your eye and teeth for James Bond or Batman.- Filmfare
Favorite Movie: His favourite film in which he has acted is ‘Kabhi haan kabhi naan’. Where he portrayed a "Chaplinesque character". Favourite Food: Tandoori Chicken If not an Actor : In the arm force or a school teacher. Most Embarassing Moment: Too conscious about myself Most Happiest Moment: When he got married and when he got his first film fare award. Most Saddest Moment: When his mother and father passed away-"I can’t get that out of my system". Pets: He had two dogs-Tobecca and Rebecca.. Rebecca died. :(Loves: His wife, sister, (mother, father), dog, house and work.Hates: Liars Admires: Mother Teresa Historical figure he identifies with: Gengis khan, Hitler and Napolean.Favourite actors: Amitabh Bachan, Dilip Kumar, Rishi Kapoor, Amir Khan, Akshay KumarFavourite male co-stars: Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Sheroff and Salman Khan.Favourite female co-stars: Juhi Chawla, Madhuri Dixit, and Kajol. His Greatest Achievement: His five awards. One word/phrase he uses regularly: "Lets do it!"Turns ons: Rain, lips, bhuttas, video games, computers, books, panties.Turns offs : Liars, early mornings and the heat.Car in school : A Maruti van.Car now : A bright red Pajero.Favourite TV show : It used to be Krishi Darshan but now I love everything on the Discovery channel.On what occasions do you lie : when I don’t want to break someone’s heartMemorable moments : The day I won my first Filmfare trophy.Philosophy of life : Even if you’re not hungry, just be greedy.On a blind date you’d go out with : Madeleine Stowe.Secret ambition : To be like Don Juan de Marcos.If you were a burglar you’d steal : I’d like to be Santa Claus and break into homes so I could leave something behind.You’d like to be reborn as : Chewbecca. Eat, wag your tail, roam around, that’s life. And, of course, I’ll live in Shah Rukh Khan’s house. Allergies : People who cramp my space.Favourite night activity : Doing several things simultaneously - reading, playing with the computer, making love.Favourite drink : Pepsi ColaTerrified of : Somebody cutting off my arms. I use them so much.Recurring dream : I never dream.Favourite book : The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams.Vegetable you resemble most : Kaddu (pumpkin)One role you’d give your eye and teeth for : James Bond or Batman.(courtesy of filmfare)If he was to die and were reborn, what or who would he like to come back as: As Gauri and have a husband like Shah Rukh!One Talent, he would love to have most: Singing. He wishes he knew how to play a guitar. So whenever he went to a party, he would love to pick up a guitar and sing. He thinks it’s really cool. If he were to be born again: he would love to be a singer-not a rock star, just a plain singer. When and where is he the happiest: His computer room and bedroom. He can’t decide. He feels happy in both places. He is at peace with himself when he is lying in bed with Gauri chatting. School Life with Friends: There were four of them and called themselves the ‘c’ gang. As they were from the c-section. They are still friends and are married friends. Like he married Gauri who’s best friend is married to Vikas. He has never had more friends and close friends than these three-except perhaps, Chikki. Anyway, they were very cool, yanky gang, very American. They loved wearing Nike and they’d have a little spring in their walk, like the Americans and the blacks do. Like in Grease.Fun with Teachers: Whenever they got a new teacher, he’d pretend to have an epileptic fit. The students would pull off his shoes and would force him to walk bare feet. Everybody knew that Shah Rukh was probably taking his ass. He was really very wicked. Relationship he shared with his teachers: One person who really shaped his life was Brother Eric D’Souza. He was short and sweet. He taught him all the games and a lot about life. He used to smoke a lot and Shah Rukh used to tell him that only weak people smoked so much. Now he does it. The Arrogance: Shah Rukh would return home at nine every night, after taking part in elocution, exhibitions, or rehearsing. Later at night he would play Cricket under the street lamp. He would study at the last minute as he had a good memory. At college he was quite lost as he came from a sophisticated school. But he wasn’t a pseudo guy with an accent like most guys from St. Columbia’s get. He admits that he learnt to be arrogant because of the atmosphere in school. He had it for 13 years in school. That amount of arrogance he says is good. Then that attitude continued at Stephens College, which he left after a year. He then joined Hansraj College.Any Girlfriends at College? He had very good friends but never affairs. He would sit with girls. Some would help him write his notes like Usha and Anju Shah. He never sat with a girl and chatted with her. He was always in a gang. Coming from a segregated school, his relationship with girls had always been from a distance. St. Columbia made him a sort of Dennis the Menace, where falling in love was stupid-macho men don’t fall in love.

Saif Ali Khan

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Name: Saif Ali Khan Birthday: 16th August Height: 5'8Address: Belscot Bungalow No 5,Lokhandwala Complex,Andheri [W], Mumbai 58. Star Sign: Leo Marital Satust: Single First Movie: AASHIQ AWARA

Dino Morea

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Full Name: Dino MoreaProfession: Model and ActorStar Sign : SaggitariusDOB: 9th December 1975Height: 6'0"Titles won : Gladrags Supermodel 99 Eyes: BrownHair: BlackChildhood Dream : To become Tarzan or a speed car racerPresent Dream : To work in HollywoodThe importance of being rich : I always wanted to be an actor and money is certainly one of the motivations of life. I certainly want to make it big – and rich – and fast. Family: Italian father and Indian motherPet Name: I'm not going to tell youLanguages known: Italian, Hindi, EnglishDebut Film : Pyar Mein Khabhi Khabhi