Weight Loss Surgery In Bollywood

    Weight Loss Surgery In Bollywood

    A recent article about the trends in Bollywood - and the trends among fans of the genre in India - indicates that there could be a rise in weight loss procedures requested by people living in that country today.Source URL: http://trendgrafitiinternasional.blogspot.com/2008/
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Best Designer Wedding Dresses: Jenny Packham

    Jenny Packham

    Jenny Packham

    Jenny Packham's bridal range has been a hit with celebrities across the globe. Anastasia chose the designer for her wedding and Liz Hurley commissioned Jenny for one of her Indian bridal outfits. This creation is perfect for a bride who is looking for something a little bit different.Source URL: http://trendgrafitiinternasional.blogspot.com/2008/
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Shahena Ali - Celebrity and dress

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Amisha Patel in red dress

    Amisha Patel

    Amisha Patel pictures, wallpapers,Amisha Patel picture gallery and Amisha Patel,Amisha Patel's pictures gallery. ... Click on the amisha patel thumbnails to open the bigger size amisha patel pictures. ...Grand-daughter of Indian freedom fighter, lawyer, and former Justice Rajni Patel.Source URL: http://trendgrafitiinternasional.blogspot.com/2008/
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Exclusive: Check out SRK sporting a moustache and glasses in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi


    Of late, the Baadshah of Bollywood- Shah Rukh Khan has been maintaining a low profile. After all, he has been busy shooting for two of his upcoming films namely Priyadarshan' Billoo Barber and Aditya Chopra's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. But you can't keep King Khan out of action and out of news for long. Can you?



    Shah Rukh Khan was spotted shooting for Aditya Chopra's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi along with newcomer Anushka Sharma at the beautiful Golden Temple in Amritsar early this week. However, what caught our instant attention was the fact that King Khan was sporting a moustache during the shoot. This was a far cry from his look in any of his recent releases and did come as a pleasant surprise. SRK has earlier sported a moustache in films like Paheli, Army and English Babu Desi Mem to name a few. But his look in with specs et al in this Yash Raj production has taken everyone by surprise. This time around, looks like the actor is playing a matured character. Wonder what other surprises director Aditya Chopra has in store for all of us. As for newcomer Anushka, she looked every bit the Punjabi kudi.



    Must say after seeing Shah Rukh in this new look, the curiosity to know more about Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi only increases for all die-hard SRK fans.
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A look at Anil Kapoor starrer international film, Slumdog Millionaire


    If you thought that the most easiest way to become a crorepati is by participating in the innumerable game shows on TV, then its about time that put on your (re)thinking caps! If actors like Big B, SRK, Govinda and Anupam Kher made millionaires out of the common man on TV, then, our very own Anil Kapoor has come up with a 'Jhakaas' idea of making millionaires on the silver screen! He will be very soon seen playing the role of a quiz master in the Hollywood flick Slumdog Millionaire which is being directed by the Hollywood ace Danny Boyle. With the kind of reports that the film has been carrying, it has already become the talk of the town even before its release! And the good news is that the most eagerly awaited film of the season is gearing itself for a North American release on November 28th 2008, courtesy Warner Bros. and Fox Searchlight.


    Till then, here is a dope on the film for all the curious souls! Slumdog Millionaire has all the ingredients required that goes in the making of a 'masala' film, including comedy, romance, drama interspersed with some emotional moments! It's a tale of an 18 year old orphan, who is a 'resident' of the Mumbai slums. The film shows him participating in the Indian version of the worldwide hit TV show 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' which has got Anil Kapoor as its host! But the plot gains momentum when the teenage participant gets arrested on the grounds of malpractice and that too at a time when he is just one question short of hitting the jackpot! It is here when he pleads for his innocence by recalling his life in Mumbai, and also 'revealing' the secret behind his success on the show.

    In order to find out what the 'secret' is all about, you will have to wait till the release of the film.
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Kapoor Khandaan to watch Bachna Ae Haseeno

    There's much happiness in store for Ranbir. But nothing can compare with the joy of the entire Kapoor family gathering together at Pune to watch Bachna Ae Haseeno on the opening day.

    "They had all gone for Daboo (Randhir) Uncle's house- warming in Pune (he has bought a place there). All forty of them. My parents and I were in Mumbai for the release with me. But the rest of the Kapoors trooped in to E-Square at Pune. I spent three hours discussing the movie with them on the phone. What a heartwarming feeling that was! We've always been a closely-knit family. It's just that it shows up now. My family has always been a support. They don't flatter me. They also tell where I'm going wrong."

    Ranbir admits he's shy and introverted. "The only friends I have are people who've been with me from childhood. I don't have to hang around people in the industry to prove I'm a social. My audiences matter the most. Today I'm getting more messages than I did after Saawariya. Mr Saif Ali Khan and my cousin Kareena sent me the sweetest messages. I guess I am getting more experienced and secure today so I'm enjoying the attention."

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Amitabh copied Abhishek

    You guys heard it here first and that too straight from the horse’s mouth.

    Remember the famous Amitabh number Khaike Paan Banaras ...? Big B reveals that the inspiration for his dance steps came from son Abhishek’s dance moves. “Abhishek was with me on the sets and he was very tall for his age and he was generally grooving to the song and I just copied it,” says Amitabh. And guess what Abhishek said to that? “Now it’s out in the open, even Amitabh Bachchan copies Abhishek.” Quite a revelation!
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Katrina's mastering Hindi

    The gorgeous Katrina Kaif is on a new mission. Any guesses what she’s up to?

    We hear that she’s learning Hindi and has finally mastered the language. “Nowadays she speaks in Hindi with Salman Khan and her friends as well. In fact, during her appearance in Salman’s TV show, she spoke in Hindi,” says her friend.

    And, coming soon will be a Prakash Jha’s film where we hear Kaif has given full length dialogue in Hindi. A source revealed, “Prakash Jha was very impressed with the way Katrina took up tutorship in the Hindi language. Katrina plays a very serious role in Prakash Jha’s film Rajniti and wanted to be perfect for it. Thus, the lessons in the Hindi language. This is for the first time that Katrina is playing character so serious by nature. Prakash Jha felt that presenting Katrina in a never-before-seen role was a challenge and the director confident of succeeding at it.” Let’s hope her voice is not dubbed like her earlier movies!
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Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan's Love

    Bollywood's hottest couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan made apperances at the Zee Carnival held in Secaucas, New Jersey on August 29th-September 1st. The two opened up to fans about their relationship. A Q&A between the couple and their fans made Saif and Kareena spill out their secrets. When Saif was asked what was the sweetest think he ever said to Kareena he refrained from answering by saying " that would be to cheezy ask Kareena," Kareena answered by mentioning that Saif hadn't said anything cute to her in three days. Khan promised to make up for that!

    The Q&A included a question to career about what her favorite film was. She answered "Jab We Met." That happens to be the film with her ex beau Shahid Kapoor! Wonder how Saif felt about that one! The two love birds answered more questions and signed autographs for screaming fans who demanded that Saif removed his shirt! That never happened but it seemed the fans were pleased with what they got.

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'Golmaal Returns' bigger & better

    Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision and director Rohit Shetty make a winning combo. The producer-director duo came together in GOLMAAL and the results were favourable. The laughathon proved a money spinner, with the producers/distributors laughing all the way to the bank.

    Now the winning combo has teamed up for the second time in GOLMAAL RETURNS. And the second instalment of the GOLMAAL franchise promises even more fun. How do we know that? Well, this writer had an exclusive dekho of its first promo as also two [entire] songs from the film [the promos will be on air by mid-September].

    GOLMAAL RETURNS promises double dhamaal as there's glamour in abundance this time. Besides a bevy of beauties [Kareena Kapoor, Amrita Arora, Celina Jaitley and Anjana Sukhani], there's a new actor in place of Sharman Joshi. It's Shreyas Talpade.

    What does one look forward to in the promo and also in those two songs? We won't reveal much, but here's something that you can relish… In Ajay's debut-making film PHOOL AUR KAANTE, the actor made a grand entry atop two moving bikes. The same feat was repeated in GOLMAAL. Now watch Ajay atop two Hummers, while Kareena makes an entry on a sports bike.

    The title song has all the germs to be a chartbuster. The energy is infectious and you're hooked on to it the moment you watch it. But the song that also catches your attention is the one where Ajay and Arshad are at loggerheads. Right from bows and arrows to blasts, this song has it all. The makers have spent a fortune [Rs. 2.5 cr.?] on this number.

    If the songs of GOLMAAL RETURNS are an indication of what is to follow, expect a laugh-riot to explode this Diwali.
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Finally Imran agree to do Aamir Khan's 'Delhi Belly'

    Will he? Wont he? Will he? Wont he? This in and out game has been going on for a very long time. But now Aamir Khan finally seems to have found his leading man for his home production Delhi Belly. In case you are wondering who the lucky boy is, its none other than Bollywood's latest pin-up boy and Aamir's very own bhanja- Imran Khan.

    While the rumors have been going around for a long time that Imran had signed the film, it's only recently that the actor has finally given his nod. In case you are wondering what took Imran so long to give the nod to his maamujaan it's the same old dates-issue.

    Apparently, Imran's dates were booked with Soham's Luck but as luck would have it the dates of Luck got preponed which gives Imran time to do Delhi Belly.

    Imran will be seen playing a young foreign returned guy in the sex comedy- Delhi Belly For the uninitiated, Delhi Belly is being directed by noted ad filmmaker Abhinay Deo.

    Must say, Aamir Khan is shaping his Bhanja's career immaculately.

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Sushhhhhhh......ke ghar mein koi rehta hai!

    Since Sushmita Sen's split with ad filmmaker Manav Menon, there's been talk of her bonding with Dulha Mil Gaya director, debutant Mudassar Aziz. Sources reveal that Sush and Mudassar are extremely fond of each other.

    The latest buzz doing the rounds is that Aziz has moved in with Sen at her Khar apartment.

    There are hushed whispers from Sushmita's neighbours on Ambedkar Road about the director and the actress living in together. Eyewitness accounts reveal that Mudassar is often spotted in the building and is even seen driving her around.

    A source reveals, "Initially, he'd come around only on weekends. But since the last few weeks, Aziz has been a resident of the building."

    It is learnt that Sush is quite thrilled with Mudassar moving in. "They get along like a house on fire. In fact, he's quite fond of her daughter Renee as well. Apart from Dulha Mil Gaya, he also helped Sen prepare for her reality TV show, Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena which will air on Colors."

    Even though Dulha Mil Gaya isn't complete as yet, Aziz has been taking a keen interest in Sushmita's historical epic, Rani Laxmibai. "Even though they haven't gone public with their relationship, the fact that Mudassar is living in with Sush speaks volumes about them."
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Amitabh Bachchan and Arjun Rampal in 'The Last Lear' Trailer

Rani and Aditya Chopra had a huge fight

    According to inside sources, Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukherji had a fight amongst themselves. As a result of which, they both had even stopped communicating with each other.

    Sources revealed, "Rani was upset by the treatment her once special banner, Yash Raj films had been meting out to her post the flopping of her Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic. She was getting the feelers about her no longer being the blue eyed girl of the prestigious banner.

    There was no big project announced keeping her in mind and she only had just one film with them that too being directed by a debutant director. But she had kept quiet over this matter despite it all being extremely frustrating for her.

    Just later then, Aditya Chopra confronted her over a matter that came in the press.

    It is a well known fact that Adi likes to maintain huge secrecy concerning his projects. He was therefore very miffed with Rani that she spoke some off the record things about her film with Yash Raj to her media friends.

    What she spoke to them came out in the press and Adi didn't like it one bit. But as he confronted her over this all her boiled up anger came out and she questioned him over his changed attitude towards her post the flopping of TPTM.

    Well this further led to a huge argument between the two and they both parted ways refusing to talk to one another. But just a week later Adi took the first step in reconciling their spoiled relation and asked for a meeting with her. Rani agreed and after this meeting they were back to being friends again!"
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Madhuri Dixit on films and life

    Ladies and gentlemen, we present Madhuri Dixit live from New York.

    She’s here in the Big Apple for the Big B’s world tour. But BT managed to get Big Bytes from the Big Diva before she went on stage. She laughs radiantly, expressing excitement at grabbing centrestage after long, “I just love being on stage, I am a trained classical dancer, and dance comes naturally to me. I try to do riyaaz regularly, but I have two small kids. Even they dance with me.” She adds, “I was also watching Aishwarya perform after long. I must say, Ash has matured so much as a dancer since we last danced together for Devdas. She’s getting better and better.”

    And sharing the stage with Mr Bachchan? As good as sharing screen-space? The two superstars haven’t worked together since the Bade Miya Chotte Miya song cameo. “We have tried to work together for years, it hasn’t been very successful. This tour was the closest it could get,” she states sadly.

    While we gab on, I grab a glimpse of Sriram Nene, Madhuri’s better half, sitting at close distance, like a proud, protective and unperturbed partner. So far-flung from filmdom, yet, living a blissful married life with one of India’s most beautiful movie stars. With her American born kids, Bollywood is a fairly alien concept. “My kids had come to see our show in LA, with my whole family in tow.

    They love to watch me dance. My younger one loves it more, but my older kept blushing, and was slightly shy on seeing me all dressed up backstage. My kids are young, and our Hindi films are slightly long, they don’t have so much of an attention span,” she says, with that tinkle of motherly pride. They say that showbiz, glamour and the arc lights are addictive. You can’t live with it, and you can’t live without it. “I love my art. I don’t enjoy anything else that goes with it. Or the limelight, as you would call it. I love my craft, my dancing. I will never lose that,” says MD, without batting those long lovely lashes.

    With the industry’s biggest banners pursuing her for the next big ‘re-comeback’, she can lose herself to temptation. She’s human. And a superstar, too. “I do get tempted. But my priorities are in place. I have to make sure what I do is the best,” she firmly replies. Basking in the freedom of an American life is a privilege; still this is home away from home. Someday Madhuri Dixit would want to go back to her old-world, her good ‘ol Mumbai, and the new-age Bollywood. She disagrees, and denies in the same breath, “When I was growing I led a normal life, even after I became an actress, my family life didn’t change much. Here in America, too, I lead a normal life. I walk around, shop, and do groceries, like anybody else. I love and enjoy the anonymity.”
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Mallika builds a 1-BHK mud house in Kerala

    While Mallika Sherawat shoots in Kerala for Naagin The Snake Woman, she has also invested in a cottage near Kovalam beach in Kerala. G Shankar, the chief of Habitat Technology Group, an NGO is working in close collaboration with the sexy actress on her hut based on sustainable architecture/technology. The structure is half-way complete.

    Says a source, "When Mallika was shooting in Kerala, she heard about the Habitat Technology Group and asked their CEO to design a hut/cottage for her near Kovalam beach. It's 600 square feet in size, is made of mud, bamboo, lime and jaggery (a type of masala mortar) and follows traditional and vernacular idioms of Kerala. These huts cost anywhere between Rs 3 to 6 lakh."

    Mallika's choice is a one-bedroom hut with a hall, bathroom and kitchen. According to the source, "Mallika is expected to arrive in the next few days and give the final approval to complete her home. The hut is on a hill and one has to reach the place on foot as it doesn't have a motorable road."

    The source adds, "Mallika has always been a believer of sustainable architecture/technology. The objective of sustainable design is to use resources in ways that won't compromise the needs of future generations. The principles of sustainability work is to optimise site potential, minimise non-renewable energy consumption, use environmentally-preferable products, protect and conserve water, enhance indoor environmental quality and optimise operational and maintenance practices."
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Priyanka’s free stalker behind bars

    Finally, Priyanka Chopra has heaved a huge sigh of relief with her tormentor of the last few months, Prakash Jaju, behind bars. Jaju’s bombarded the actress with lewd SMSes, which drove Priyanka up the wall. She was forced to change her cellphone number constantly.

    But even that didn’t deter Jaju. Says her friend, “The moment she changed her number, Jaju got hold of the new one and messaged her instantly. He would even taunt her about trying to get rid of him by changing the number. And the messages were filthy.”

    Even a monetary settlement some time ago failed to end Jaju’s compulsive obsession with Priyanka. In fact, Jaju continued to harass not only Priyanka, but also her father. He would deliberately see to it that court cases on Dr Ashok Chopra were filed from towns outside Mumbai, so that he was forced to travel unnecessarily even though he is ill. That’s what really hurt Priyanka. “He can harass me. Why does he trouble my ill father?” she would say, often breaking down before her close friends.

    Jaju who has worked with several other people in the industry became Priyanka’s secretary when she came into the film industry in 2002. Initially, Jaju did get Priyanka a few plum assignments but after the release of her first two films, The Hero and Andaaz, Jaju’s interference in her personal life began to hassle Priyanka. Jaju grew so possessive that he tried to keep tabs on all her friends and social activities. Understandably, Priyanka sacked him, a snub that Jaju’s ego couldn’t take. Then began his revenge on Priyanka and her father Dr Chopra who had once welcomed Jaju into their home.
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"I will kill Gauri Khan" - Vidya Balan

    Vidya Balan made a shocking statement quite recently. She declared her love for Shah Rukh Khan and even went on to state that for him, she would be even willing to kill Gauri Khan. However, it is quite obvious that she said so in light humor as all this chit-chat happened on the 'Sajid Superstars' show! At Bollywood Buzz, we bring some exclusive tidbits on what to expect from the show

    - On being asked about her crush, Vidya Balan didn't bat an eyelid as she only mentioned one name - Shah Rukh Khan! When warned by Sajid Khan that Gauri Khan could well be watching the show, she confessed that for getting the man of her dreams, she would even be willing to kill Gauri Khan!

    - She did mention her disappointment though for missing out on being even nominated for Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Though she gave her heart, body and soul for the role of a woman possessed and saw some critical and commercial acclaim for the film, she was left perplexed when award functions ignored her completely. In fact one of her scenes from the film even made it to the best scenes selected by Sajid Khan.

    - Her worst scene was an embarrassment for her though as a sequence from her tele-serial 'Hum Paanch', which was aired years back on TV. No wonder, she was red faced all through the duration as the scene played.

    - There was some more fun in store as she was asked to choose her favorite between designers Manish Malhotra and Aki Narula. For the uninitiated, there is no love lost between Vidya and the two designers, hence the query holds on quite some relevance.

    - She also mentioned about how uncomfortable she was about the thought of enacting a love making scene with Sanjay Dutt for Parineeta. In fact a few weeks back, even Sanjay Dutt had mentioned that it was quite strange to shoot for the scene since director Pradeep Sarkar insisted in dozens of retakes before the scene was finally canned!

    - However, Vidya admits that Sanjay Dutt made it all comfortable for her and in the end she didn't have any hesitation to continue with the shoot. Just like the major part of the industry which loves Sanju baba, even Vidya couldn't help singing praises for her co-stars whom she truly believes has a heart of gold.

    - Sajid however didn't have a heart to listen to what Vidya had to say, especially when she opened her mouth to sing a song. The moment she started singing 'Pal Pal' from Lage Raho Munnabhai, Sajid went off to sleep!

    - Things perked up further though when other celebrities started placing their questions to her. One such question came from Ritiesh Deshmukh, her co-star in Heyy Babyy, who asked her to clarify the legend behind her being called 'Nagin Chachi' by quite a few members of the film fraternity. Keep guessing the reason before Vidya spills the beans in the show!

    - While she was all fun in making her dancing entry into the show with the song 'Dholna' [Heyy Babyy], things turned a little serious as she was asked to reveal some bitter truths. In a round of controversial questions which followed, she was asked about her role in the Shahid-Kareena break-up. In addition, she was also grilled about her involvement with John Abraham.

    She did come up with smart answers for two of the biggest controversies of her personal life ever since she entered celluloid. To know about what did she have to say about her 'affairs' with John and Shahid, tune in to Sajid's Superstars at 8:00 PM (note the revised timings), Saturday on the newly launched channel COLORS!
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Akshay Kumar Gets Inked

    Seems like the craze in Bollywood at the moment is tattoos and star of the moment, Akshay Kumar is the latest actor to fall prey. While Akki was modeling at the Levi's 501 event we spotted a brand new tattoo on his back, with his son's name, Aarav with a halo around tha A.... Makes sense as Aarav translated means peaceful. So what do you think of it? Drop us a comment with your thoughts!

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Shilpa on the cover of People


    "I can't go through it all over again" declares Shilpa Shetty, when she was asked if she would take part in this year's 'Big Boss'. For starters, Shilpa happens to be the 'Celebrity Big Brother' winner cum actress cum entrepreneur cum many other avatars bundled into one! She exclaims the above mentioned famous words in the latest issue of 'People', the niche magazine, of which she also happens to be the cover-girl. Not just this, she also has made many other confessions, which includes her relationship with her boyfriend- the London based entrepreneur Raj Kundra.

    Not many know the fact that Raj was also a part of the Akshay-Karisma flick Mere Jeevan Saathi (as a producer), and the recently released Strangers that starred Jimmy Sheirgill with Sonali Kulkarni and Nandana Sen. The good news is that Raj is also a part of a film venture that Shilpa is producing! That doesn't mean that Shilpa will be saying adieu to heroine roles. Testimony of this is the fact that she is having her next venture The Man coming up with Sunny Deol. When asked about the difference between being an actress and a producer, she simply blushes in her trademark style to say that "You don't get as pampered as an actress".

    Well, looking at Raj's deep and dedicatedly committed eyes, he truly looks like the 'Pampering Personified' types! If that's the case, where's the point to complain, Shilpa?
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B.O. update: 'Rock On!!' opens very well, rest fail to take-off

    It was Black Magic [PHOONK] last Friday. It's Magic [the band in ROCK ON!!] this Friday. ROCK ON!! surprised everyone by fetching an excellent start at multiplexes all over. Morning shows at most places were 80% - 90%, while at some centres, it was cent per cent occupancy. Again, this has come as a big surprise since ROCK ON!! doesn't star any Khan or Kumar, isn't directed by a Bazmee or a Dhawan, isn't filmed in Australia or America… it doesn't even have a title that guarantees an opening. But all calculations went wrong this morning as the audiences embraced ROCK ON!! with open arms.

    The tremendous appreciation as also the tremendous critical acclaim this film has garnered will ensure a long, successful run for the film. Given its strong opening and equally strong reports, a few distributors/exhibitors this writer spoke to were sure that the multiplexes would increase its shows [from 2/3/4 to 7/8] from Saturday itself.

    C KKOMPANY had a dull start, opening to a 20% response. The reports range from average to dull… CHAMKU had a poor start, with the opening being in the range of 7%-10% at some screens. Reports are poor… As for MUKHBIIR, no prizes for guessing the opening numbers!
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Cast of 'Rock On!!!' on the Cover of Rolling Stone

Preity Zinta and Salman Khan in 'Heroes' Trailer

Madhavan shoots in an aircraft for Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots


    The first shooting schedule of Vinod Chopra Films next venture 3 Idiots commenced on 26th August 2008 in Mumbai. The first scene was shot in an aircraft with R. Madhavan. The next schedule which is 20-day long will be held at Ladakh wherein lead pair Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor will participate.

    3 Idiots is the next edition from the maverick director of hit Munnabhai series, Rajkumar Hirani, and toplines Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor, for the first time together. The film also features R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Boman Irani in pivotal roles.


    Director Rajkumar Hirani who is quite thrilled with the project says, "We are literally off to a flying start. It was amazing to shoot inside a real aircraft. We are really excited and raring to go."

    3 Idiots is being produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and written by Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi. The lyrics are by Swanand Kirkire and music is being composed by Shantanu Moitra.
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Saifeena to perform together again

    Saifeena have been all over the place, be it under the guise of shooting, events, award ceremonies or just stage shows. Recently, they created a riot with their ensemble performance on August 21 at Sharjah for 'Jashan 2008'.

    The overwhelming response to Saif and Kareena's show has inspired organizers, the Morani Brothers, to organize a series of shows across Europe. Mohammed Morani said, "The Sharjah show was extremely successful. We are now organizing a series of shows across Europe and the Middle East. Saif and Kareena have a huge fan following in these places. People throng to the stadium to watch them especially after the success of Race and Jab We Met. Also, Saif and Kareena make a wonderful pair. They are both good looking and exude power that makes the audience go 'wow'. Saif and Kareena gave solo performances and the results are evident with the success of 'Jashan 2008', so we can imagine the response when the duo performs together."

    Kareena said, "The show had a crowd of 20,000 people and it was just amazing. Saif is in talks with the Morani Brothers for the shows across Europe and the Middle East." Minissha Lamba, who was the only star to be a part of the Sharjah show said, "I am looking forward to be on stage for the shows to be held across Europe and the Middle East."

    Well, we always knew that together they can create magic, didn't we?
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Akshay to seen in India's first collaborative advertisement

    By now its common knowledge that superstar Akshay Kumar was recently signed as the brand ambassador for Levi's 501. He even walked the ramp for them with international models at an event earlier this week in Mumbai.

    Now comes a piece of news stating that the Khiladi of Bollywood will be soon seen in India's first collaborative advertisement. The ad, for Levi's company, will be directed, scripted, and performed by the winners of a contest conducted by Levi Strauss India. The contest will be run on a special website where young contestants will be asked to write in their concepts for the ad. They can also upload videos and files of their previous work or narrate a story or incident to illustrate why they should be picked. Winners, chosen jointly by Akshay Kumar and Levi's, will begin working on the ad in November this year. These winners will perform various roles, such as writing the script, developing the music and background, directing the ad and acting in it alongside Akshay Kumar. Levi's India will be the producer and the ad will be released some time in December 2008.

    Levi Strauss India director-marketing Shyam Sukhramani said, "We're giving youngsters an open platform to do an ad with Akshay. The ads announcing the contest will be aired on TV starting August 27. We will also promote it through the outdoor and Internet medium and through our 200 stores across the country."

    Must say youngsters across the country would do anything to get up, close and personal with their favorite Bollywood idol.
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Breathing easy at O2, London

    The Unforgettable Tour showed at the O2 Arena, London during the weekend and buzz is that it was the best-attended show for the Bachchan bunch.

    The highlight of the UK leg was Shilpa Shetty, who grooved to current chartbusters including Race, Beedi, Its Rocking and Mauja Hi Mauja. London couldn't get enough of their favourite star.

    Amitabh, Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Riteish Deshmukh, Vishal, Shekhar and Shilpa Shetty performed and after each act there was a unanimous 'Encore'.

    About the show, Shilpa Shetty says, "I have been at O2 Arena as part of the audience before but dancing on stage in front of 18,000 screaming fans gave me a different high. The audience response was phenomenal.

    They gave a standing ovation to Mr Bachchan after his performance. It was truly an Unforgettable experience."
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Sallu's finale snub

    All's not well between Salman Khan and Lara Dutta. Sources reveal that the two shared icy cold vibes on the sets of 10 Ka Dum during the grand finale shoot.

    Last week, Salman shot for the final episode of the first season along with guests like Rani Mukerji, Anu Malik, Rakhi Sawant, Shakeel, and Lara Dutta.

    While Salman mingled with Rakhi and Rani and even entertained them with his one-liners, he didn't share similar vibes with Lara. Eyewitnesses present on the set reveal that it was obvious there was some tension between the two.

    A source reveals, "Rani and Lara came together as guests on the show. They were very chirpy with each other but as soon as they walked on the stage to face Salman, the equation changed."

    Even though Salman asked them both a common question, he was more interactive with Rani than Lara. "It was evident that Salman was more comfortable talking to Rani than Lara. Even his jokes and his one-liners were directed towards her. Lara looked like she was out of place."

    Sources reveal that problem between Salman and Lara started when Kareena replaced her in Sohail's home production Main Aur Mrs Khanna. "Salman and Lara got along really well in Partner. But after that they really haven't interacted much. Lara was in the running for the lead role of Main Aur Mrs Khanna but she wasn't too happy with the way she was dropped from the film. That remained a sore point between the two. Moreover, Lara is also part of SRK's Billoo Barber, and as Sallu detests anyone who has anything to do with SRK as of now could also be a reason."

    Things were different prior to this incident. "Sallu and Lara were hanging out a lot during the Partner period. In fact, it was Salman who recommended Lara to David Dhawan for the film. There was even buzz that the two were more than just friends."

    Onlookers add that even after the episode's shoot, Salman and Rani were seen bonding together while Lara maintained her distance.
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Priyanka to change skin 12 times!

    She is all set to compete with Kamal Haasan who played ten different characters in Dashavataram . But our Priyanka Chopra has gone ahead of Haasan and will be seen donning 12 different characters in Ashutosh Gowarikar’s forthcoming film What’s Your Raashi .

    Reportedly, his film is based on a novel called Kimball Ravenswood by Madhu Rye. It can be recalled that the famous tele-serial Mr Yogi was loosely based on the same novel. Apparently, in the serial the main protagonist Mr Yogi meets 12 different girls for marriage.

    But Ashutosh’s romantic comedy has a twist to it. Harman, the male lead, meets these 12 different girls and all these characters are played by Priyanka Chopra. Now the look of all her characters is the suspense.

    Actresses have played double roles in films, but with this film, Priyanka will be the first actress to play more than a double role. Priyanka has always maintained that experimenting leaves her on a high and What’s Your Raashi seems ‘the film’ for her.
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"I have tried to capture the magic of Shah Rukh Khan" - Mushtaq Shiekh

    Having started his career as a journalist, Mushtaq Shiekh has indeed come a long way. From writing exclusive columns in film magazines to writing scripts for popular K-serials to writing the story of one of the country's biggest blockbusters Om Shanti Om, Mushtaq has indeed done it all. However, Mushtaq is still best known as the author of Shah Rukh Khan's biography- 'Still Reading Khan'. His proximity with the country's biggest superstar is something that's known to one and all. He even wrote the coffee-table book on 'The Making of Asoka' and 'The Making of Om Shanti Om'. Now after having already penned a book on the life of SRK, Mushtaq is ready to release yet another book on the superstar and this time it's called 'Shah Rukh Can'. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, this talented writer speaks about what readers can expect from his new book, his proximity with SRK and his future plans.

    Is it true that you have written yet another book on SRK called 'Shah Rukh Can'?
    Yes, the book will be released in a month's time. The exact date has yet not been finalized.

    You had earlier penned his biography 'Still Reading Khan', what is different this time around?
    'Shah Rukh Can' is the paperback version of 'Still Reading Khan'. This book is an updated version of my coffee table book. Shah Rukh is a non-stop machine, he does hundred things each day, to keep up, it's next to impossible but I am trying to do so in the form of my book. The other aspect was that many people had complained to me that reading my earlier biography in the form of a 4 kg coffee table book took a toll on their backbone so I decided to make things easy for many. So this book will be easy on your eyes, your back bone and your wallet (laughs). So in a nutshell, 'Shah Rukh Can' is all things good condensed into one compact book. I have tried to capture the magic of Shah Rukh Khan between the covers of my book. And I sincerely hope and pray to Allah that I have succeeded, because dealing with someone else's life story and telling it as honestly as possible is a huge task.

    What made you come up with this idea?
    Lots of my fans have been writing in to say that my coffee table book is too cumbersome to handle. In fact, I have complaints from women who say they could not even take my book to bed with them. (Laughs) So this idea came to me. There was a lot to add. A year has passed since I released the coffee table. It's already done exceptionally well and now I thought that I should push the envelope and make the book available to a larger chunk of people.

    You are known to be very close to Shah Rukh Khan...How did you first get to know him?
    I met Shah Rukh more than a decade ago when I was a journalist. I met him up for an interview and the rest is publishing history as they say.

    How much has SRK cooperated during the making of this book?
    The book would have been impossible without his cooperation. The only care I took was to curb my temptation and not ask too many questions and irritate him. The advantage you have when you know someone well is that you don't have to re-check many issues. You already know most things. What I had to be careful about is that I didn't take advantage of my friendship with the man. And that's always a tough one. It becomes unfair to harrow someone too much and more so if it's a man who's every second has been pre-booked for the next five years.

    Is there a grand function for the release?
    I have made a habit of releasing my book as if it's a film premiere. Every launch party seems to take a toll on me. They seem to tire me more than the whole process of writing and putting together a book. So this time I am going the more conventional route of having a book reading session, the details of which are not really planned as of now…

    Heard this time over, you are targeting the cyber space in a big way?
    Yes, I am because I have always realized the potential of the net and the way the world reaches out to you here on cyber space. The same process takes time in the brick and mortar land. But it happens in an instant on the web. My publisher, OM Books International, is going hammer and tongs on the net simply because the whole book loving clan seems to be surfing the net these days. The day my publisher www.om-books.com opened pre-orders on their site there has already been a thunderous response. Be it Russia, Germany, Australia, Hong Kong or Japan, I am getting pre-orders from everywhere. As an author I don't think I can ask for more. Can I?

    How much is it priced at and who is it targeted at?
    As I said earlier, this time I am keeping it very affordable and easy on your wallet. It's a modest 395 rupees. Shah Rukh's life has to be devoured by anyone who wants to make a difference. Who does not want to make it big? Who does not want to question destiny and demand more from it? We all do. Shah Rukh is one such exemplary example and anybody who aspires to get more from life should read this book. So my target audience is anyone who wants to be inspired.

    And finally the last question…You also co-wrote the story /screenplay of OSO, what else are you working on now with regards to films?
    I am currently working on Priyadarshan's next film Billo Barber starring Irrfan Khan and Shah Rukh and I am having the blast of a life time. I am today working with people who I have always looked upto and admired. Could not ask for more from life...actually hold that thought; let's hope for the super success of Om Shanti Om for every film I write (laughs).

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Big B sweeps 20,000 spectators off their feet in London at The Unforgettable Tour


    This has never happened before. On Saturday night history was made at the posh 02 Arena in London. 20,000 spectators got to their feet for more than half an hour to watch Big B perform live on stage.

    Speaking from London the Big B says, "What you've heard is absolutely right. This is unprecedented, and overwhelming. I've never gone through this experience before. Throughout my performance at the 02 Arena, the audience didn't sit at all. All 20,000 of them stood on their feet while I performed. It was a deeply moving and humbling experience. I've never been in a performance like this ever. And perhaps the audience too had never felt like this before. The entire venue was sold out. We all got standing ovations. The audience just freaked out."


    The Big B's enthusiasm is understandable. At a time when the entertainment industry was singing dirges for Bollywood world tours 'Unforgettable' concerts have been an overwhelming success for the Bachchans. Now that 'The Unforgettable Tour' is almost over, it can be told. It was the Big B who held the concerts together.

    In every city that the Bachchans performed in the US, West Indies and England, AB by far is the main attraction with Abhishek and Aishwarya forming the sidelights. Even Shilpa Shetty who joined the Bachchans in London admits as much. "The Big B is such a rock star. Performing with him was an eye-opener."

    Adds Preity Zinta, "Let's admit it, the crowds came in such huge numbers mainly to see the Big B. We were the side attractions. The way the audiences everywhere reacted to him had to be seen to be believed."
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"Is India ready for a Brokeback Mountain?" - Karan Johar

    The trailers are out for Karan Johar's new production Dostana (directed by Tarun Mansukhani, starring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra and releasing in November 2008). The teaser suggests that most of the romance and frolic in the sunshine of Florida takes place between the two male leads, Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham.

    Is Dostana a gay romance?
    No, John and Abhishek play two straight guys who pretend to be gay. As the trailers say, it’s a tiny lie that they tell because of certain circumstances.

    Is it an updated version of the 1980s buddy film with the same name?
    It has absolutely nothing in common with that film (which my father made) except the name. Oh, and both films have two actors with a sexy girl between them.

    So you would be surprised to hear that the original Dostana that starred Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha is also occasionally read as a film with gay subtext.
    I wonder what my father would think of that. But you know in India we find it slightly embarrassing to watch male bonding. (Laughs)

    You started a trend of self-referencing in Bollywood with Kal Ho Na Ho. And in these trailers you seem to be making fun of your older films.
    Oh yes, Tarun and his team had a lot of fun making these trailers. In Bollywood we have a new romcom coming out every month. These trailers have you thinking, "Oh God, another film that says it's an eternal love story" and then you plummet straight into this mad plot.

    In Kal Ho Na Ho, you had a gay subplot. In this film the fake gay relationship is the main thread of the story. Do you think you will ever make a film that is actually about a gay couple?
    I learnt something from making Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. I learnt that it's possible to make a Rs 70 crore film about infidelity with stars as big as Shah Rukh Khan. And people accepted it. So I will push the boundaries with each of my films. People judged me far too quickly. They decided that I would make only mushy films but I will break new ground every year. We have to leave behind the tone of the films we made in the 80s and the 90s. But is India ready for a big, serious film like Brokeback Mountain yet? I would say it won't go down too well yet. But we will open the doors for other filmmakers in the future.

    Communities who have made major contributions to cinema have been oddly subject to terrible stereotyping on screen. Like Muslims and Anglo-Indians in Bollywood. Do you think the industry is homophobic?
    I don't think people confident in their own skills would be homophobic. If you are educated and have been brought up in an urban milieu it's quite ridiculous if you are homophobic. It either means you are insecure or you have never read a book. Or that you are in denial of your own orientation. Homophobia speaks volumes about who you are. That's as far as the industry is concerned. As filmmakers I think we have a great responsibility to be sensitive to the feelings of all communities. We Asians are an emotionally volatile and dramatic lot. Tarun and his team have made a film that is fun but does not poke fun. It is not callous and does not hurt the dignity of gay people in any way. It may shock a small part of the population, but I think most people would enjoy it.

    What do you feel about being a gay icon?
    It's very flattering to be an icon to any community. I have been asked many times about my own orientation but I will never discuss my personal life. People can look at me or look down at me, I don't care. What I do and where I do it and who I do it with is nobody's business but mine.
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Akshay takes time off for wife and son

    Akshay Kumar has just returned rejuvenated with his wife from Monte Carlo. And now it's his son's turn. The first week of his 2-week holiday was devoted to his wife Twinkle while son Aarav had stayed back. Now the second lap of the holiday is exclusively devoted to Akshay and his son Aarav. "It's full-on male-bonding time now. If all three of us had been on a holiday together, I'd have been divided between my son and wife. And both would've felt cheated. By dividing my holiday time into two I can give myself completely to both."

    While Akshay is on holiday with his son, he can't use the phone. "At least not when Aarav is around," grins Akshay. Recently, when Akshay was on 'Dus Ka Dum' with Salman Khan, the TRPs shot up to unprecedented heights.

    A lot has been written about Akshay leopard-spot t-shirt on 'Dus Ka Dum'. Akshay is unperturbed. "I'm not here to go by definitions and standards of fashion set by others. I've always worn what I'm comfortable in. Why should I change that just because more people are watching me now? And I saw nothing wrong with the leopard-spotted t-shirt. When Brad Pitt wears a similar t-shirt everyone goes ooh and aah. I don't want people's approval about my clothes but my performances. Let me wear what I like," Akshay protests.

    The success of Singh Is Kinng has put an extra responsibility on Akshay's shoulder. "I never thought it would be so big. Now that it is such a success, I feel I've got more than I deserve."

    His anchoring of the reality show Fear Factor on the new channel Colors has also been a huge success. If rumours are to be believed, Akshay is already negotiating for a second season of Fear Factor and that too at a much steeper fee than Fear Factor 1.

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Big clash on Christmas

    Another news-break and as always, it's only on 'Bollywood Buzz'.

    Last year, the Christmas week witnessed the release of WELCOME and TAARE ZAMEEN PAR. Both diametrically opposite films in terms of genre worked big time at the box-office. The films in question also cemented the status of the two stars associated with those films -- Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan, respectively.

    Now Akshay and Aamir are all set to clash all over again. And it's Christmas time yet again. Aamir's GHAJINI is already confirmed for this date and if sources are to be believed, Akshay's CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA is also eyeing the Christmas week.

    "Yes, we're looking at the date. But right now we are more concerned about the right chain of theatres, since GHAJINI is also arriving on this date. Plus, RAB NE BANA DI JODI [releasing on December 12] would also be retaining many screens. We've asked Warner Bros. [partners in C.C.T.C.] to get back to us about it. Only after they are clear vis-à-vis the screens will we take a call," Nikhil Advani tells me.

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Sushmita follows Madonna

    There’s more than adopted children that Madonna and Sushmita Sen have in common.

    The Material Girl and our Miss Universe are both deeply into Kabbalah. For the uninitiated, Kabbalah is a discipline and school of thought that explores the mystical aspect of Judaism. Madonna, of course, has been a Kabbalah believer from ever since, but Sushmita has got into it recently.

    “I was chasing a particular number, 47, which I thought was very auspicious and this led me to the study of Kabbalah,” explained Ms Sen. “So I went to the Kabbalah Centre in New York and picked up every single possible literature they had on the subject. Today I feel like I know it a bit.”

    That was two-and-half years ago. Since then, the actress says Kabbalah has brought about fabulous changes in her life. “We are talking about anti-ageing and stuff. All of this is to age gracefully, not to fight it, not restrict yourself to other peoples’ definition of ageing or of growing old. Through Kabbalah, I found ways to stay young and yet, gracefully accept that every single line on your face is something you’ve earned. So as long as you enjoy and cherish them, you’re going to age gracefully and like who you are,” she said earnestly
    On the work front, the actress is currently involved with Dulha Mil Gaya and the yet to be released Karma Confessions And Holi. “There’s also David Dhawan’s film, the working title of which is Do Not Disturb, in which I’m with Govinda,” she said.

    Most importantly, there’s Jhansi Ki Rani Lakshmibai which Sushmita is producing, directing and acting in. Talking about this whole experience, she said, “It’s a tough call, because of the sheer size of the canvas of the film that I want to make. I’d much rather be doing three years of pre-production than three years of post-production. I have a very emotional tie with the film. Tons of work has gone into the scripting, presentation, etc. I want it to be a 2010 release and if everything goes well, Insha Allah it should be so,” she added.
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