Monday, January 31, 2011

Asin join the ‘Housefull 2’ team, Deepika Padukone Out

Asin join the ‘Housefull 2’ team, Deepika Padukone Out: Deepika Padukone’s choc-a-bloc diary is posing problems for her. Producers can’t wait if she doesn’t have dates. So, instead of Deepika, Asin will be the new gal opposite Akshay Kumar in the sequel of Sajid Nadiadwala’s production Housefull.
Earlier, Asin had skipped the chance to work with Akshay in Priyadarshan’s comedy De Dana Dan. But this time, she is very much on board for Housefull 2 which is again going to be a comic caper. Sajid has confirmed her presence in the film.

As for Deepika, she might opt out of another Sajid Nadiadwala production Heer Ranjha which is pushed further because of her unavailability of dates. It’s heard that the makers are searching for another actress to step into the breach, in case Deepika can’t squeeze out dates for the film.

Right now, Deepika is working on Prakash Jha’s film Aarakshan and also has the multi-starrer Desi Boys.

Celebrities at Ritu Kumar Show Photoshoots

Celebrities at Ritu Kumar Show Photoshoots:
Celebrities at Ritu Kumar Show Photoshoots

Saat Khoon Maaf Wallpapers

Saat Khoon Maaf Wallpapers:
Saat Khoon Maaf Wallpapers

Pics - Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma at 56th Filmfare Awards 2011

Pics - Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma at 56th Filmfare Awards 2011:

Pics - Shahrukh Khan, Sonakshi Sinha at 56th Filmfare Awards 2011

Pics - Shahrukh Khan, Sonakshi Sinha at 56th Filmfare Awards 2011:

Yamla Pagla Deewana Wallpapers

Yamla Pagla Deewana Wallpapers:
Yamla Pagla Deewana Wallpapers

Miss Universe Jimena Navarrete wants to work in Bollywood

Miss Universe Jimena Navarrete wants to work in Bollywood: On her first visit to India to endorse a noble cause, Miss Universe Jimena Navarrete has expressed her desire to work in Bollywood.

“Till now I haven't been offered any roles but would love to work in Hindi films. I have seen Indian actors, they all are very handsome. I don't know much Hindi and can only say 'Namaste' but I am willing to learn it,” the 22-year Mexican beauty is quoted as saying by a news agency.

She is on a ten-day trip in India to promote awareness about the cause of the girl child and female foeticide, in a campaign by fashion designer Sanjana Jon.

Not just films, Navarrete has also become fond of Indian food.

“This is my first visit to India and it is a beautiful country. It has a rich cultural heritage and shares similarity with Mexico as far as spicy food is concerned. I feel at home here,” she said.

Navarrete has so far met only Salman Khan.

Well, if she’s caught Salman’s fancy, rest assured he will promote her to the dream merchants in B-town.

Get ready for Three Rajinikanth in his next film Rana

Get ready for Three Rajinikanth in his next film Rana: Rajini fans the world over, will surely like this next piece of news. If you thought two Rajini's in Endhiran was a treat, then get ready for three Rajinikanth's in his next film titled Rana.

Scheduled to go on floor in March this year, the magnum opus Rana, will have Rajinikanth playing a triple role. The film will be directed by K S Ravikumar and co-produced by Eros International and Chennai based-Ocher Studios.

Rana will have music by A R Rahman and cinematography by Ratnavelu. Renowned visual effects luminary and an Emmy award winner, Charles Darby, will be the visual effects supervisor of the film.

Speaking on the development, Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media Ltd said, “Rajni fans will be treated to a triple role essayed by their favourite actor. Rana is going to be far different from any of the recent Rajni films, a complete live action magnum opus with loads of entertainment for his fans.”

Rana will be released in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu.

Aditi Rao lips lock with Arunoday Singh in Yeh Saali Zindagi

Aditi Rao lips lock with Arunoday Singh in Yeh Saali Zindagi: Move over Mallika Sherawat, for Arunoday Singh and Aditi Rao have upped the stakes by kissing 22 times in Sudhir Mishra’s upcoming film Yeh Saali Zindagi.

Director Sudhir Mishra believes that a kiss is an aesthetic and natural expression of love. However, he has had to do away with kissing scenes in the past as the actors have been reluctant.

Even though both Rao and Singh were apprehensive of how their families would react, Mishra's directorial experience prevailed and he was able to calm the two.

Arunoday is the grandson of prominent politician Arjun Singh and Aditi Rao Hydari belongs to a princely background. Her grandfather from her mother’s side was Raja J Rameshwar Rao and Sir Akbar Hydari was her grandfather from her dad’s side.

The beautiful Aditi Rao, was seen in a simple role in Rakesh Omprakash Mehra’s Delhi 6. Her Tamil movie Sringaram has won a few national awards, and she has also done the Malayalam ‘Prajapathi’ opposite Mammotty.

In Yeh Saali Zindagi, Aditi Rao is paired opposite Arunoday Singh, and is sharing screen space with Irrfan Khan and Chitrangada Singh.

"Aditi and Arunodoy play a young couple based in Delhi. They kiss every time they quarrel. And they quarrel a lot," says Mishra.

Shweta Tiwari tied the knot with Abhinav Kohli secretly?

Shweta Tiwari tied the knot with Abhinav Kohli secretly?: Rumour has it that Shweta Tiwari, television artist and winner of Bigg Boss 4, is already married to her boyfriend Abhinav Kohli.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that Shweta tied the knot with Abhinav before she entered the Bigg Boss house last year. It was a very private wedding and nobody in the media got the whiff of it.

However, her former husband Raja Chaudhary has reportedly come to know of it and that is why he’s been creating quite a ruckus. He’s afraid of losing his daughter Palak from his marriage with Shweta.

Shweta and Abhinav were recently assaulted and abused by Raja in Mumbai, following which Shweta lodged a police complaint against her ex hubby. It was another in a series of harassments by Raja.

Party At Night: Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor seen together

Party At Night: Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor seen together: Just days after they were spotted enjoying a car ride on the streets of Mumbai, Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor have now been seen partying together at night.

Something is definitely brewing between Ranbir and Katrina. For the otherwise extra cautious couple has been letting their guard down lately, as if to let the world know that they are indeed an item.

Earlier last week, Ranbir took Katrina for a ride in his posh Audi R8 on the roads of Juhu and zoomed away when onlookers tried to click them. But on Friday night, the duo was less wary about being seen together.

We hear that Ranbir and Katrina walked in around midnight at a suburban lounge in Juhu. They stayed for a good number of hours and were seen partying together. The duo was clearly having a good time, if the eye-witnesses are to go by.

A friend of Katrina is quoted as saying that she had gone to the lounge with the crew of Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. Ranbir was there partying with his friends. So they met coincidentally.

Well, if it was a coincidence, it was a pretty romantic one.

No from Filmfare Awards to Hrithik Roshan

No from Filmfare Awards to Hrithik Roshan: Hrithik Roshan and wife Sussanne Roshan were disappointed that the actor’s stellar performance in Guzaarish was ignored at the Filmfare Awards on Saturday night in Mumbai.

The duo walked in together hoping to lap up at least one black lady statuette which has been made a little plumper and heavier this year. But they were disappointed by the Filmfare snub.

The Best Actor (Popular Choice) award went to Shahrukh Khan for his role in My Name Is Khan. And the Critics’ Choice Best Actor statuette was bagged by Rishi Kapoor for his role in the small-budget film Do Dooni Chaar.

To cap it all, the show’s hosts Ranbir Kapoor and enacted a spoof on Guzaarish. Imran dressed up as Hrithik while Ranbir mimicked Imran KhanAishwarya Rai.

Clearly, it wasn’t a night to enjoy for Hrithik. He and wife Sussanne left the award function much early.

Sussanne later expressed her disappointment on Twitter: “Just came back from Filmfare. Sometimes in life we get what we don't deserve...makes it difficult to understand what's the logic in all this.”

Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan take a look of Hrithik-Aishwarya!

Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan take a look of Hrithik-Aishwarya!: When Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan get together to show their antics, expect a blast.
The duo regaled the audiences at the Filmfare Awards in Mumbai on Saturday night by spoofing a few popular acts of the year, but nothing could beat their parody of Ethan and Sophia, played by Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai, from director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Guzaarish.

Imran dressed up as the magician Ethan and Ranbir was in drag to play the doe-eyed nurse Sophia. Here’s a pic of the duo as Ethan and Sophia. Enjoy!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Indian Traditional Wear dominated Filmfare red carpet

Indian Traditional Wear dominated Filmfare red carpet: Myriad colour sarees and multi-layered kurtas dominated the red carpet of the 56th Filmfare Awards Saturday night, when celebrities came to attend the coveted and the oldest film award ceremony of Bollywood at the Yash Raj Film studios.

Going Indian was the trend noticed with most actresses opting for traditional wear. While white was the chosen colour of the day with many actresses going in for it, other shades were not left behind either.

Aishwarya Rai made a pretty picture in a plain off-white saree. Sharing her colour were Isha Koppikhar and Mini Mathur, who were also dressed in white, sporting the Indian garb. On the other hand, Urmila Matondkar looked stunning in an elaborate white net anarkali suit.

Vidya Balan, who has shown her saree fetish on a number of occasions and has been spotted in only this outfit in her every appearance, did not disappoint yet again and walked the red carpet in a black saree with gold work designed by her favourite designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Dia Mirza too sported a black number but it was a concept saree by Gaurav Gupta, which she had coupled with a black net blouse.

Apart from that Shreya Saran, Poonam Dhillon and Aarti Chabbria, flaunted the peacock colours of blue and green, while Priety Zinta wore a reddish maroon net saree with a velvet blouse and Payal Rohatgi stuck to a peach one, coupled with a red bindi.

However, Rekha, like every year, stole the show, dressed in a rich gold saree and a parrot green blouse.

Others, who sported Indian wear were Raveena Tandon in a black and brown anarkali suit, Kajol in fuscia and blue, asymmetrical suit by Manish Malhotra, Kalki Koechlin in a black and beige suit, Madhuri Dixit in a bright red anarkali suit and Katrina Kaif in a beautiful peachish pink lehenga and long net coat with silver work.

Even though traditional wear was in prominence, western wear too made an appearance with few actresses looking stunning in evening gowns of a range of colours.

Genelia D’souza, Neha Dhupia and newcomer Sandeepa Dhar showed their preference for the colour blue and were seen wearing long flowy gowns of different styles and shades at the event.

While Sridevi walked in a deep purple, backless gown, Sameera Reddy posed for the shutterbugs in a beige shimmery number with a touch of emerald green. On the other hand, Sonakshi Sinha opted for a plain green off-sholder gown and Prachi Desai stuck to a peach train dress.

Finally Malaika Arora Khan looked ravishing as always in a white gown with a touch of gold on the shoulder and Mugdha Godse in a rust yellow long dress with copper work.

On the whole, the night did not lose out on the glamour quotient!

Anushka Sharma Interview: I was initially scared to shoot with Rishi Kapoor

Anushka Sharma Interview: I was initially scared to shoot with Rishi Kapoor: Anushka Sharma reveals she was initially scared to shoot with veteran actor Rishi Kapoor with whom she shares the screen in her latest film ‘Patiala House’.

‘His (Rishi’s) demeanor was such that he was very intimidating. But I realised that actually he is a very cool person. He cracks lots of jokes and used to keep pulling my leg all the time,’ Anushka told IANS in an interview.

‘Later on, the ice was broken, but initially I was very scared because he comes across as a very strict person,’ she added.

With three successful films under her belt, Anushka is happy to claim that she is regarded as a bankable actor.

‘After ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’, people are viewing me differently. I have been seen as a bankable actor. So, a lot of good things, a lot of appreciation. I am feeling comfortable in the industry,’ she said.

‘Band Baaja Baaraat’ completes her three-film contract with Yash Raj Films that gave her the first break opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ in 2008 and then her role in ‘Badmaash Company’.

For ‘Band Baaja Baarat’, Anushka shared the best actress trophy at the Apsara Awards 2011 with Vidya Balan, who won it for ‘Ishqiya’.

The model-turned actress consciously avoids to be typecast and feels lucky that she got to do distinctly different characters in all the four films, including ‘Patiala House’, she has done so far.

‘Right after my first film, I went and signed ‘Badmaash Company’, which was right opposite of my debut character,’ Anushka said.

‘That was exciting because I know my value and I know that I am capable of doing a lot more. So I only choose and work with people who have faith in my capabilities as an actor,’ she added.

‘I don’t want to work with people who would take me in an easy way and cast me in something which I have done before. So far I am lucky that I have worked with people who have given me different kinds of films,’ she added.

Asked what exactly she looks at while choosing a film, the actress said: ‘When I read a script, the first thing I see is whether I would be watching this film and be entertained.’

‘Then I see my role in the film. Is it challenging enough? Is it going to make any difference in my career?’ she added.

The 22-year old trusted the same instincts while signing ‘Patiala House’, where she plays actor Akshay Kumar’s muse.

Directed by Nikhil Advani, ‘Patiala House’ shows how a second-generation Sikh Guttu (Akshay Kumar) and his siblings in London held back their dreams out of love and respect for their authoritarian father (Rishi Kapoor).

But Guttu meets Simran (Anushka) who gives him the strength to stand up once again to fulfil his dream.

This cross-generation drama is about second chances.

Anushka personally never had to bear any such family obligation while either choosing modelling or acting as a profession. But she said she could easily relate to it.

‘I wanted to be a model, my parents were okay with that. I wanted to be an actor, my parents were okay with that too. That way, I have been lucky. But I know someone who has (strict parents) so I can empathise and relate to it,’ she said.

Working with Akshay was a learning experience for Anushka.

‘He is super professional. He does very small, small things, which are subtle and funny. That is something I learnt from him – to be aware of small things, not only of big things,’ the actress said.