Archives for July 2009

Vidya Balan is the latest entrant to Yash Raj camp. The actress who rejected Yash Raj's offer on two previous occasions has finally given her nod.  The actress is reportedly pairing up with Aamir Khan in the film. YRF first approached her for Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, but the actress turned down the role.

Which eventually went to Lara Dutta. Vidya was again offered Laaga Chunri Mein Daag by Yash Chopra but it seems the movie didn't interest her. After her two denials, Yash Chopra had decided never to cast Vidya in his films. But apparently Yash Chopra has decided to forget the past and make a fresh beginning. Vidya this time got a call from Yash Chopra himself and she couldn't say no.

Both Bipasha Basu and John Abraham have been busy this year getting their respective homes renovated.

Bipasha, it seems, has won the race to renovation. Her home in Khar (Mumbai) under renovation for the past one year is finally ready. And she is moving back to her home.

Heaving a sigh of relief Bipasha said, “The house warming puja is tomorrow (Wednesday) since there is no other auspicious day close by.

But it will take another ten days for all of us to move back into our home. It’s been one helluva wait.

The architects and designers took much longer than we thought they would. But finally I’m going home. I can’t wait. I’m tired of living out of suitcases.”

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They say ‘Behind a successful man there is a woman’. Somehow our tinsel town cries out a different equation.

In Bollywood ‘Behind a fashion-queen there is a Rich Sugar Daddy.’ Who effectively takes care of all her bills, and efficiently pays them all on time!

Preity Zinta: This dimple-cheeked diva lassoed the businessman Ness Wadia with her irresistible charm. Mr. Wadia might not have contributed much in her flourishing career; still, considering.

Preity’s restrained financial background, he definitely brought a sea of change in her life-style by elevating her status-quotient.

With her Rich Sugar Daddy paying up for the Gucci’s and Versace’s Preity dropped her favorite tom-boyish look.

And fluttered around in society events all dressed up in high-fashion!  The T-shirts and Jeans went to the bottom of the trashcan, and out came the designer-torn jeans for the IPL matches.

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Hollywood hotties Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu have some serious competition coming their way. Bollywood bombshell Mallika Sherawat recently revealed how she, Priyanka Chopra and Bipsha Basu can make for a brilliant desi angels.

On social networking site Twitter, Mallika Sherawat has been seen bonding with Priyanka Chopra big time. The two actresses share greetings and as if belonging to a mutual admiration society do not leave a single opportunity to praise each other. Where Mallika is seen wishing PC for her continued success, PC is wishing Mallika the very best for her film Hisss.

The two have gotten so close that Mallika even shared her wish of being cast as a Charlie’s Angel along with Priyanka and Bipasha if the franchise plans to make an Indian version of the film.Mallika wrote to Priyanka on Twitter.

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Bollywood is strange, so are the stars. After listening to what the sweet Katrina Kaif had to say about her, Kareena seems to have forgotten all the rivalry or jealous that was sprouting among them.Recently Katrina presented her compliments on Bebo’s performances and professional attitude.

Listening to this Kareena seems to be quite appreciative and in return wants to thank Katie. Knowing Bollywood, it friendships, its jilts, its rivalries, it would be wrong to say that this is the beginning of a friendship between Kareena and Katrina, but this definitely give positive vibes as both drop weapons.

Bollywood serial kisser Emraan Hashmi has became a victim of discrimination here in the tinsel city. The Bollywood actor denied permission to buy an apartment in Posh Pali Hill locality in the city.

The Pali Hill's Nibbana Cooperative Society politely blocked the sale to Hashmi saying that society will not give NOC to him.

A disappointed actor said he was denied permission because of belonging to a minority community. “The housing society is discriminating against him because he is a Muslim,” the actor said.

However, on-screen Kissing King has approached state minority commission against the discrimination and lodged a complaint in this regard.

Though her debut movie Luck wasn't so lucky for her, Shruti Haasan [ Images ] didn't go unnoticed. The actress who also sang in Soham Shah's movie looked striking though she could have opted for a better launch vehicle.

She spoke to Nithya Ramani about her rock band, her take on love and relationships, and who she thinks is the most dishiest actor in Bollywood. Excerpts: How has life changed since Luck? It hasn't changed. I am as excited and happy as I was the first day I decided to be an artist. I get to meet new people and do fun stuff.

This is your debut. How was the experience from first day to last of shooting Luck? Awesome and nerve-wrecking at times. I was debuting and wondered what I was doing here, if I could pull this off, shooting with creatures that were at any point ready to bite off a limb. It was all in all very exciting to have had that opportunity.

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After been dumped by Ness Wadia, the Bollywood actress Preity Zinta denied her affair with Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh.

Preity mentioned that the media is hyping my relations with Yuvraj but this is fake news and her pictures with Yuvraj have been presented in wrong the senses. Preity also stated that after wining the match Preity and Yuvraj hugged each other which a common thing, he was the captain of her team so, she was with Yuvraj that doesn't mean that she is in affair with him.

She also said that she has been seen with a lot of actors in different movies that doesn't mean she is doing romance with them. Yuvraj Singh is just her friend.

According to the sources, Preity Zinta went for a holiday to overcome her grief after her break up with Ness Wadia. Now she is back from the holidays and busy in raising her career.

Rimii Sen will now soon be seen playing an obese woman in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s upcoming next, Showman. The film also stars Govinda, Celina Jaitley and South star Harish.

Rimii tells us that she has been asked to put on an astounding 160 kg for the role. But well most of her weight shall be added up by padding it seems.

About the film, Rimii says, "It will be too early to reveal anything more but I can assure you that the role is very interesting. Most of my time went in just putting on and removing the make-up."

Showman is directed Tigmanshu Dhulia who has to his credit the critically acclaimed Haasil and also Charas. Rimii’s next release will be Sankat City which stars Kay Kay Menon, Anupam Kher and Chunky Pandey. Its comedy written and directed by Pankaj Advani who has written Shah Rukh Khan starrer Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa.

Incidentally Showman was earlier titled King Con and was the same film which was in news for Govinda’s whimsical ways on the film’s sets. Govinda plays a smooth talking con man in the film and both Celina and Rimii play his love interests.

Sherlyn writes about the importance of speaking the truth and facing the heat that follows.. in her latest blog. Here's what she has to say: Sach ka Saamna is not just a great concept for reality TV but also a great motto to follow in reality. Truth hurts. And truth also sets one free from the bondage of guilt, shame and reproach. I find truth very fascinating and intriguing.

I love the idea of embracing truth not just occasionally but on a regular basis. It helps me avoid unnecessary entanglements and gives me a clearer perspective of life ahead. Also, I truly truly believe that the best way to deal with the skeletons in our closets is to bring them out into the open (need not necessarily mean national television). When they are brought into the light, the adverse effects on us begin to nullify. That is the beauty of unveiling pent up emotions and reaching out to one’s inner most core. The pseudo intellectuals of our society strongly believe that a reality show like this is not meant for Indian society which is perceived to have conventional beliefs.

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