Deepika Padukone gets fan mail delivered to her house on a daily basis. Most of it consists of soft toys, chocolates and greeting cards from fans professing their love for her. Not this time! When the leggy lass returned home from her Aarakshan shoot in Bhopal, she was shocked to see the nine skirts lined ... Read more
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Kareena: I don’t think Priyanka is an actress!
Looks like Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra just have to take a swipe at each other. The two don’t mince words when it comes to reacting to each others’ statements. Bebo recently quipped, “I don’t think Priyanka is an actress!” When Piggy Chops was asked for a rebuttal, she coolly replied, “Everyone has their opinion, ... Read more
Is Madhuri Dixit worth Rs 5 crores?
When we speak about actress Madhuri Dixit, the only thing that strikes our mind is the word ‘evergreen’. Even if she is not an active member in B-Town Madhuri still has the power to grab the spot light, news paper headlines, camera focus and hearts of Bollywood Fans. Her short stay in India proved the ... Read more
John almost married Genelia!
John Abraham and Genelia D’Souza would have been man and wife today had they not been stopped by a unit member of Vipul Shah’s Force before the seventh phera. The actors who had completed all the wedding rituals except the seventh phera were shooting for a wedding sequence in Malshej Ghat at an old temple. ... Read more
A Grounded Actress
Tête-à-tête with Bidya Sinha Mim Bidya Sinha Mim stepped into showbiz when she won the Lux-Channel i Superstar title in 2007. Immediately, she was recruited as a lead actress in Humayun Ahmed’s feature film, “Amar Achhe Jol”. “My dreams came true when I won the ‘Superstar’ title and had a remarkable opportunity to work with ... Read more
Up close with Humayun Ahmed
They have made you wonder, ponder, scratch your hair since they came to town. You have spent countless nights with them, stayed-up till dawn reading them and have never been late in collecting them — as soon as the next book hit the market. Himu, Shubro, Misir Ali are some of the immortal creations of ... Read more
Tisha: First Person Singular
Hassles of Fame In this instalment of “Hassles of Fame”, TV and film actress Tisha talks about the predicaments she faces thanks to her growing popularity: When I was a child, I used to hear that ‘hassle’ always accompany fame. Reading about celebrities made me chuckle at times. But as my face became more visible ... Read more
“I want to marry six times!”
Priyanka’s shocking confession on her real-life wedding Priyanka Chopra seems to have taken her role in ‘7 Khoon Maaf’ a little too seriously! The actress, who gets married seven times in the movie, says she would love to marry at least six times in real life – but to the same man. “I have been ... Read more
Beyonce Knowles wears seductive stilettos for Jay-Z
Beyonce Knowles wears “sexy stilettos and a beautiful dress” when she wants to seduce her husband Jay-Z. The pop megastar knows exactly how to turn on the rapper and she also likes to make an effort to make herself feel attractive. In an interview with the new edition of Cosmopolitan magazine, she said: “You should ... Read more
Treasure-troves Await at DVD Stores
No Barrier Treasure-troves Await at DVD Stores Urban taste in movies is gradually evolving. Although Hollywood and Bollywood still control a large audience, films from other countries are grabbing a piece of the Dhaka audience. Iranian, Spanish, German and French movies, with English subtitles, can now be easily found at virtually all DVD stores. Since ... Read more
Uncovered: Vidya’s secret affair
Vidya Balan Holidays With Siddharth Roy Kapoor Another affair in Bollywood is now out in the open. It’s been a rumour for several months. Finally, there is hint of a confirmation. Vidya Balan has been snapped by paparazzi with the current love of her life – Siddharth Roy Kapur – head honcho of UTV Motion ... Read more
‘The Bodyguard’ To Be Remade
‘The Bodyguard’ is set to be remade. The 1992 hit movie – which starred Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston and took $411 million at the worldwide box office – is being given a 2011 makeover by Warner Bros. and will be scripted by Jeremiah Friedman and Nick Palmer. The original film told the tale of ... Read more
Salman Khan jumps from 10,000 feet
Bollywood’s “Dabangg” actor Salman Khan will be seen doing a daredevil stunt in PepsiCo’s new Mountain Dew ad – he jumps from 10,000 feet in a “wingsuit” from which a parachute springs open. “Everyone is afraid of something or the other at some point of his or her life. But if you try to run ... Read more
Bikini Chuck: Kareena’s New Skin Show Fundas!
No more bikinis onscreen. No shedding weight for the screen too. Sexy? Surely. Kareena Kapoor’s new found philosophy spells it outright with a difference. Though, Bebo can hardly shrug off the ‘sexy’ tag… she’d gleefully prefer to be termed ‘glam.’ Word has it that KK turned a crimson shade of red when a young group ... Read more
My outfits are not vulgar: Mugdha
Mugdha Godse has realised that there is no ‘short cut’ to success! The actress, who is currently judging the talent show Marathi Paul Padte Pudhe, caused quite a stir courtesy her skimpy dresses which conservative Marathi viewers couldn’t quite digest. With a red-hot body to flaunt, short dresses come aplenty to the actress. The ‘Fashion’ ... Read more
Salman blows up three tuk-tuks in Pattaya
Salman Khan will be seen in the distinctive Thai rickshaws performing action scenes for upcoming film, Ready Salman Khan recently shot some high-voltage action sequences while driving a tuk-tuk in the narrow streets of Pattaya, Thailand last week. Perhaps inspired by Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan’s fast-paced ad in the ubiquitous Thai rickshaw, Khan suggested to ... Read more
Shah Rukh Khan rocks a new look for Don 2!
Recently director Farhan Akhtar talked about the highly, highly anticipated Don 2. He did not reveal much but he did say, “It follows Shah Rukh’s character into a different adventure. In the second Don we’ve taken some of the essence of what Shah Rukh did in the first Don. But we’ve also given him some ... Read more
Michael Jackson estate has earned $310 million since his death
The Christian Science Monitor The late artist was in substantial debt when he died in 2009, but the Michael Jackson estate has since earned $310 million and industry players expect the estate will continue to earn millions for years to come. Michael Jackson’s estate has generated $310 million in revenue from album sales, a film, ... Read more
Movie Review: 7 Khoon Maaf
Movie Review: 7 Khoon Maaf; Star Cast: Priyanka Chopra, Neil Nitin Mukesh, John Abraham, Irrfan Khan, Aleksandr Dyachenko, Annu Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Vivaan Shah; Director: Vishal Bharadwaj. Filmed on “Susanna’s seven husbands” by Ruskin Bond, “Saat khoon maaf” is a must watch for all the thriller and suspense lovers. The eerie plot peeps into our ... Read more
Priyanka loses control
It’s not been an easy month for Priyanka Chopra. The onus of constant promotions and marketing of her new film has fallen solely on her shoulders and that has taken its toll on her nerves. Priyanka, say people close to her, has turned snappy. Given her habitual savour-fair and characteristic composure, it came as a ... Read more