My piano, my friend: Celina Jaitly

Former beauty queen-turned-actress Celina Jaitly says her piano is one of the gifts she treasures most.

“One (of) the best gift my parents ever gave me was my piano ..it has been my friend through all the agonies and ecstasies of life,” Celina posted on her Twitter page.

The 29-year-old was last seen in comedy film “Thank You”.

Kareena, Shahid back together

That’s what the theatrical trailers of their upcoming Bollywood film “Milenge Milenge” say. Kareena Kapoor had dumped Shahid Kapoorpublicly and this may even be their last film together. But when their filmmakers say the Bollywood’s sweethearts are back together, we believe that the two have hooked up again.

And that is exactly what Kareena is hopping mad about. The promos, she fumes, lead the audience to believe that she is dating Shahid again. Whereas what the filmmakers really mean is that the two are starring in a film together after their last superhit, “Jab We Met.” Kareena is going steady with her much-older actor boyfriend, the hunky Saif Ali Khan.

Based on the Hollywood film “Serendipity,” “Milenge Milenge” was stuck in the cans since 2005, although Shahid and Kareena had finished shooting for it. Reportedly, Kareena recently allotted special dates to producer Boney K. to dub dialogue and shoot for a music video to give the film a current look, least it seem stale to the audience. What she fails to understand, a source claims, is how Boney could do this to her after all her extra effort she put in for the film.”

Shahid, moved on with life since the break-up, is currently shooting for his father’s film, “Mausam.” Kareena, who has completed filming for the Bollywood adaptation of Stepmom (1998), is shooting for Shah Rukh Khan produced Bollywood sci-fi “Ra.One.”

Shahzahn reveals about item song

The cute beauty Shahzahn Padamsee has recently landed in Mumbai after her shooting in London for Housefull 2. Sharing her thoughts, the pretty girl revealed that she would be seen in a glam avatar. However, when it comes to item songs, Shahzahn maintained that she is too young to do such things and added that right now, her age is such that she must focus on doing more quality films. She quipped that she loves to work out.

Mugdha is in love

It is time for some romance in Bollywood folks. The latest we hear is that the dusky beauty Mugdha Godse has been seeing someone. He is the film maker Aditya Datt, grandson of Laxmikant. Apparently, Mugdha met Aditya during the making of the film Will You Marry Me?. Since then they hung out with each other and eventually things got serious, as per sources. Aditya from his end was dating Tanusree Dutta for a while, say Bollywood sources.

Amitabh Bachchan to star in Prakash Jha’s next too.

After ‘Aarakshan’, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is teaming up with Prakash Jha again for his next.

The director, famous for his socio-political films, said that the kind of support that he got from Bachchan during the filming of ‘Aarakshan’ makes him want to work with the mega star again.

“I want to make another film with Amitji. The film is in its scripting stages. I can’t talk much about it at this moment. But very soon we will make an announcement,” Jha said.

Jha reportedly is planning to take on religion in his next movie, whose working title ‘Satsang’.

The National award-winning filmmaker whose upcoming film ‘Aarakshan’ is based on the issue of reservations, says that he believes in making films, which have some relevance in society.

“As a filmmaker I have always tried to showcase the various social, economical and political aspects of our country. And I will always try and make films on such topics,”

Deepika, Kareena end their cat-fight

Bollywood is known to be a hub of catfights, when it comes to its divas – almost all the actresses of the industry, have made news for getting into a war with their contemporaries at least once or more. However, contrary to the nature, both Kareena Kapoor and Deepika Padukone recenlty ended their two year old rivalry at Dinesh Vijan’s birthday party.

A source revealed that both the actresses bonded strongly at the bash and there seemed no cold vibes between them. As Dinesh has worked with both of them (Agent Vinod with Kareena and Love Aaj Kal with Deepika), he played the perfect peacemaker between the duo, at the party.

The ladies behaved very calm and greeted each other warmly. Reportedly, the two were also spotted having a conversation.
Earlier, buzz had it that the actresses didn’t see eye to eye, ever since Deepika’s chemistry with Saif in ‘Love Aaj Kal’ rocked all the charts. Also, in a recently held interview, Deepika spilled the beans about her equation with Kareena saying that she can’t do anything about Kareena’s insecurity.

Apparently, Bebo was also miffed with Deepika, when she remarked that she was the original choice for the ‘Ra.One’ item number ‘Chammak Challo’.

Is Salman planning to go bald again?

Salman Khan seems to be inspired by his old friend Sanjay Dutt. Dutt, who went bald to sport a macho look in Agneepath, is said to have set an example for his buddy Salman, who shaved off his head a few years ago, when he under went an hair transplant.

“Dutt’s look in Agneepath is the talk of town, the actor plays the famous negative character Kancha Cheena. Salman bhai was impressed with Baba’s style and look, when the two shot the promo of a reality show and now Dutt will also shoot a couple of episodes of reality show Bigg Boss with Salman in the deadly bald avatar, which has lured Khan Sahab,” says a source.

Salman in fact, is so influenced that he tweeted about the same last night,” Thinking mein bhi takla ho ja oooooon” .

Hope Salman will not surprise his fans world wide with his clean bald look.

Shahrukh Khan fulfils his wish

“Always wanted to ride bikes… mom never allowed me. just so that she knows… this one I was tied to with wires so perfectly safe… for a romantic hero I felt quite the dude… ha ha,” Shahrukh said on micro-blogging site Twitter. The 45-year-old actor gave a sneak peek of the super-cool bike by posting a photo of it on Twitter. “About to post the bike we used for the film. Saby Cyril designed it being inspired from some images he got from books,” the King Khan said. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, ‘Ra.One’, is a science-fiction superhero film starring Shahrukh, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal in pivotal roles. Produced under the banner of Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, the film will release on October 26 this year.

Drunk Ashmit Patel beats up Imran Khan’s friend

Drunken brawls are skyrocketing among today’s youth. And bucking the national average are our Bollywood celebrities.

The latest addition on the ever-increasing list is Amisha Patel’s younger brother, Ashmit. On the wee hours of Saturday, 2.15 am to be precise, Ashmit Patel beat up an unsuspecting fellow guest, Vicky at a Lower Parel nightspot. Vicky, who was caught unaware by Patel happens to be Imran Khan’s close friend and makeup man.

Vicky was immediately rushed to at least four hospitals before he finally got medical assistance in a hospital in Borivali. A diagnosis revealed a fractured nose, apart from other superficial cuts and bruises.

Ashmit Patel who has little to his name apart from a few box office duds, a colourful reality TV stint with Pakistani actress Veena Malik picked up a fight with Vicky at the club. Vicky had come to the club along with his girlfriend Pooja, who is assisting Kabir Khan in YRF’s forthcoming Salman Khan - Katrina Kaif starrer.

The fight began when Vicky went to the bar to fetch a drink. Patel tried to instigate Vicky and his friend Amin. When they refused to get provoked, Patel pushed Vicky . “Vicky does not know Ashmit, neither professionally nor at a personal level,” said a source.

When Vicky turned back and questioned Patel’s actions, instead of apologising, the actor started bashing him up. Soon, 12-15 of Patel’s friends joined the fight. On finding out that her boyfriend was being brutally beaten up Pooja raised the alarm.

The bouncers got into action by then. “But it was too late. Pooja was horrified seeing Vicky bleeding the way he was,” an eyewitness told Mumbai Mirror. Patel and his gang even threatened Vicky with dire consequences. Scared and also scarred by the events that night, Vicky and Pooja chose not to file a police complaint.

Added the witness, “Ashmit was in a very aggressive mood. He was trying to bully people in the nightclub. He just wanted violence.”

A source very close to Vicky says, “Vicky lost at least three-four litre of blood. His journey from Parel to Borivali made him extremely groggy. Pooja stayed with Vicky, until he was finally operated in a hospital in Borivali.”

When contacted, both Vicky, who is now recovering and Pooja confirmed the story. Kabir Khan, the director of Ek Tha Tiger the YRF project Pooja is working on, said, “I saw Pooja traumatised on Saturday. She told me about her boyfriend being beaten up. Such acts of violence are unpardonable and should be condemned in any civilized society.”

Imran Khan’s official spokesperson, on being informed about the incident, said, “What happened is extremely unfortunate. Imran is not in town. And he doesn’t know about this. But if he were here, he would have been very upset. Vicky is very close to him. Imran and Vicky have been working together since Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na. They are also extremely close friends.”

Ashmit chose not to reply to repeated calls. His manager Pratik when contacted, said even he couldn’t reach the actor.

Priyanka-Shahid’s uncomfortable love making scenes

Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra may have broken-up in their personal life but professionally they are still working together on Kunal Kohli’s project.

Though they are known for their on and off relationship and their subsequent break-up, what’s bothering them is the intense love-making scene that they need to do for the movie. It’s definitely going to be uncomfortable but being professionals, hopefully the project won’t be affected due their personal equation.

Reportedly, Shahid is currently dating Bipasha Basu, so the level of awkwardness between Shahid and Priyanka will be more!

Katrina Kaif to do item number in Bodyguard

In Ready, it was Zarine Khan who heated up the screens with her scintillating performance in ‘Character Dheela’ along with Salman Khan. And now for his next film Bodyguard, Salman’s former flame Katrina Kaif will be heating up the scene.

An agency has learnt that Katrina won’t just be doing an ordinary cameo in Bodyguard. Instead, Kaif is all set to sizzle in a grand item number that will play during the opening credits of the film.

It is said that Salman was so impressed with success of ‘Sheila Ki Jawaani’, that he requested Katrina to be a part of the opening-credits of the film. The item song in question for the opening credits will be composed by Himesh Reshammiya and Ganesh Acharya will choreograph the song.

If that wasn’t enough, there are rumours that the item number will be on the lines of James Bond’s opening credits.

Eesha Koppikhar’s Shabri to finally release on August 26

Director Lalit Marathe is a relieved and happy man as his film Shabri produced by Ram Gopal Varma which went into production five years ago will finally be releasing on August 26, after a long wait.

Shabri, a story about the first female crime lord in Mumbai, had been completed long back but couldn’t see light of the day for over four years. The first cut of the film was ready in 2006 and the film was supposed to release around the same time as Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag in 2007. After Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag flopped, Shabri got stuck.

Lalit who has also been a writer of movies like Bhoot, Swades and Sarkar started an online campaign on facebook in September 2009 to make RGV release Shabri. But all his efforts fell on deaf ears. However now, RGV has finally decided to release the film.

Shabri stars Eesha Koppikhar, debutant Raj Arjun, Zakir Hussain and Pradeep Rawat. The film is about a woman named Shabri, played by Eesha who runs a flour mill to make ends meet and how she becomes a gangster following a chain of events that changes her life. The film is shot in real locations across Mumbai and takes a peep into the matka gambling dens and the everyday lives of those living on the edge.

The film will be released by Reliance Pictures and its trailer will feature along with Singham, which releases today.

Aarti Chhabria wins ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’

Model-turned actress Aarti Chhabria has won the fourth season of “Fear Factor-Khatron Ke Khiladi” after weeks of gruelling tasks involving underwater stunts, fighting off creepy crawlies and jumping off dangerous heights.

Aarti and her partner Dhaval Thakur succeeded over singer Mauli Dave and Dhiraj, after facing two risky stunts on the grand finale, aired on Colors on Saturday. Model Diandra Soares and her partner Arhan were the other finalists, but lost the first stunt.

Aarti made her debut in Bollywood with “Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai” (2002) and later featured in films like “Awara Paagal Deewana” and “Shootout At Lokhandwala” amongst others.

The 28-year-old not only walked away with the title of being the ‘Khiladi’, but has also been chosen as the ‘Thums Up Thunder Star’, where she will get an opportunity to feature with Akshay in the new campaign. Her partner Dhaval won a Scorpio car.

The finale involved a stunt where the male contestant had to drive the car and the female contestant was controlling the vehicle’s momentum.

In the second stunt, the female contestant was tied up in a bus which was set on fire and the male contestant had to unlock her and set her free. He also had to reach for the ‘Thums Up’ bottle which was tied up at three feet above the ground and whichever team did it fast, won the show.

The show, hosted by Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and shot in South Africa, started with 13 female celebrities. Models like Diandra, Alesia Raut and Poonam Pandey, actresses Aarti, Smita Bansal and Aashka Goradia, item girls Sambhavna Seth and Kashmera Shah, two VJs – Bani and Mia Uyeda, singer Mauli Dave and Dina Singh who is actor Vindu Dara Singh’s wife and Anjum Chopra, the former captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, were a part of this season.

“Khatron Ke Khiladi” is the Indian version of “Fear Factor”, where contestants undergo daredevil stunts to get over their fears and win the show.

It was difficult working in ‘Not A Love Story’: Mahi Gill

A bold new Mahi Gill!

Actress Mahi Gill, who is playing the lead in “Not A Love Story” based on the gruesome murder of TV executive Neeraj Grover, revealed that it was very difficult for her to work on the film.

Not a Love Story”, directed by Ram Gopal Varma is a crime thriller based on the murder of Neeraj Grover in 2008 that led to the arrest of Emile Jerome and Maria Susairaj. I have done that too because I came from the Punjabi film industry, but the later half when the murder takes place, it was quite difficult,” Mahi told reporters here.

“It was very difficult working on this film. Initially it was still okay because I had to do the role of a girl who is struggling in the industry.

“We were shooting in the same building where the case happened, so it was creepy at times to realise that how it would have been when this crime would have happened in such a small room.

We used to talk about all these things,” she said. The film also stars Deepak Dobriyal and Ajay Gehi and is slated to release Aug 19.

Although it was challenging, but when this role was offered to Mahi, she jumped to it.

“I wanted to work with Ramu sir. I love his films so when I got a call from his office and he told me about the film, I didn’t ask any question and said yes. I just wanted to do it,” she revealed.

Jacqueline may not be part of Murder 3

After the success of Murder 2, actor Jacqueline Fernandez  has her eyes set on Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor as her next co-stars. “I would like to act with Aamir Khan or Ranbir Kapoor next,” said Fernandez, 26, whose look in Murder 2 has made a mark. When asked, if she had to expose in the sequel because Mallika Sherawat had done so in the original movie, she said, “I agree”.

With no godfather in the industry and still struggling to master Hindi, Fernandez said it does get tough at times to survive in Bollywood.“It is a difficult place to be in, but if you keep going and keep a level head, you will be fine,” she said. The actor said that she might not be cast for Murder 3. “For Murder as a brand, it would be nicer to see a new girl in the next movie. So, I don’t think, I would be part of Murder 3”.

I am happy after break-up: Bipasha

Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu is furious at media reports that she is heartbroken after her former beau, actor John Abraham spoke about their relationship on national television. She says there’s no point in talking about a break-up that happened “almost a year ago“.

“Waking up to stories about my life everyday is no fun! Making me sound tragic when I am in a happy place is not ok with me! (sic)” Bipasha posted on her Twitter page.

It was Bipasha who had admitted that she had parted ways with John, after being in a relationship for eight years. For a long time, John chose to remain silent about it, but he poured his heart out on veteran actress Simi Garewal’s talk show “India’s Most Desirable”.

“Wht happens between 2 ppl is supposed 2 stay between d 2 when its over, that’s d dignity that I have grown up with and the respect I deserve. I dn’t need to be on a talk show 2 prove my goodness!My relationship with John Abraham is over fr good, fr reasons knwn best to d both of us,” Bipasha tweeted.

“My break up happened almost a year ago! Why r these stories coming up now? Is it a pr exercise for a film or overimaginative journalism?” she added.

The break-up became public in May this year, but considering Bipasha’s statement, the two might have split a long time back.

Jacqueline Fernandez wants to work with Aamir, Ranbir

After the recent success of ‘Murder 2′, newbie actress Jacqueline Fernandez has her eyes set on Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor as her next co-stars.

Jacqueline, who made her Bollywood debut with the 2009 release ‘Aladin’ opposite Ritesh Deshmukh, is now aiming high.

“I would like to act with Aamir Khan or Ranbir Kapoor next,” said Jacqueline, when asked by a fan which Bollywood actor she would like to work with, during a telephonic chat on Airtel Talk2Me.

The 26-year-old’s sizzling look in ‘Murder 2′ has made a mark and when a fan said that she had to expose in the sequel because Mallika Sherawat had done so in the original movie, Jacqueline said, ‘I agree’.

With no godfather in the industry and still struggling to master Hindi, Jacqueline said it does get tough at times to survive in Bollywood.

“It is a difficult place to be in, but if you keep going and keep a level head, you will be fine,” she said.

On being asked by a fan that there are speculations of another ‘Murder’ movie in the making and whether she’ll be a part of it, Jacqueline said, “I don’t think Murder as a brand and as a franchise can repeat its female leads. Like Mallika wasn’t repeated in Murder 2.”

“It generates a lot of curiosity and buzz around the movie to know who the next female lead would be. For ‘Murder’ as a brand, it would be nicer to see a new girl in the next movie. So, I don’t think I’ll be part of ‘Murder 3′ but I hope it will also do good because it is such a great production team,” she added.The actress has other sequels in her kitty, including ‘Housefull 2′ and ‘Raaz 3′.

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Does Vidya starts smoking ?

The sensuous beauty Vidya Balan is known to get into the skin of her characters and right now she has taken that perfection to a new level. Apparently, Vidya is busy with the shooting of her film The Dirty Picture in Hyderabad and it is heard that one scene expected her to smoke a cigarette. This was the first time Vidya had to do that and the pretty girl ended up smoking ten cigarettes by the time the final take was done, as per unit members.

Geeta Basra to do item song

Though no one has confirmed, the Bollywood folks are vouching that Geeta Basra is indeed the girlfriend of Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. Meanwhile, there is news that this hot babe is all set to shake her hips for an item song. This will be happening for the new film Zilla Ghaziabad being directed by Anand Kumar and produced by Vinod Bachchan. The shooting is expected to happen in Mumbai and Geeta would be pairing up with Sanjay Dutt in this one.

Exclusive Check Out Wadhawan Lifestyle I AM She 2011– Title Winners

Mumbai, 16th July 2011: Wadhawan Lifestyle I AM She 2011 presented the Grand Finale of the prestigious and much coveted beauty pageant in India today. The announcement of the winners came amidst a glittering star studded ceremony with excitement levels sky rocketing, guests impatiently waited to watch the triumphant ones walk away with the crowning glory.

Ready to take the international platforms by storm, the gorgeous winners I AM She Miss Universe India 2011 – Vasuki Sunkavalli, from Hyderabad; I AM She Miss Globe International India 2011 - Parul Duggal, from Bhopal; and I AM She Miss Asia Pacific World India 2011 - Tanvi Singla, from Mysore made their first ever public appearance together at a special press conference at the Trident Bandra Kurla today. Their excitement and joy at representing India at the three of the most prestigious international beauty pageants was palpable. The title winner and 1st runner up were also awarded the New York Film Academy and Instituto Marangoni, Milan scholarships, respectively.

Particularly endearing were their social service commitments towards the I AM Foundation to which they are contractually bound. Bal Asha, the Jai Vakeel School Research Society of India and the Sandipanimuni School in Vrindavan have been associated with the I AM Foundation.

Speaking at the press conference, Sushmita Sen sated, “It gives me great pleasure to announce the I AM She, an endeavor close to my heart, is now three times larger. We have added two new franchisees, the Miss Globe International and Miss Asia Pacific World, and are growing as a property from strength to strength. This year, the Wadhawan Lifestyle I AM She 2011 was a stupendous success. I had the privilege of mentoring 20 of India’s finest young women. Intelligent, committed, focused and beautiful, they displayed spirit and enthusiasm that was contagious. As I present the three winners that will represent the country very shortly, I feel immensely proud to say the international crowns coming back to India are closer than we think.”

The Grand Finale was one glitzy affair which commenced with the hosts of the evening,  Gaurav Kapoor, Archana Vijaya and Vivan Bhatena introducing the beautiful contestants on stage. The contestants showcased their beauty and talent on the stage at four rounds comprising of swimsuit, cocktail, evening wear and Q&A, captivating the audience’s undivided attention.

It was ever stylish mentor, Sushmita Sen who enthusiastically cheered the finalists throughout the show as they sashayed down the ramp with confidence and elegance, vying for victory in the most coveted pageant of the country. The top five selected finalists were put in a sound proof box while the judges asked each of them a common question to ensure the most deserving finalist wore the crown.

The Finale also witnessed some foot tapping entertainment by Shaan and Isha Sharwani who won the hearts of the audience with their scintillating performances.

The prolific panel of judges comprising of Zayed Khan, Esha Deol, Dia Mirza, Parvez Damania, Sujata Assumol Sippy, Gaurav Modwel and Malgorzata Langer had to face the impossible task to choose the final winners amongst the lovely 20 finalists. The beautifully created crowns reflected the poise and confidence of the winners.

The programme will be telecast live on Star World on August 26, 2011. The event was managed by 70mm and the show was scripted and directed by Tantra Entertainment.

Hot Katrina Kaif opts for a quiet birthday this year!

It’s actor Katrina Kaif’s birthday today, but seems like the recent terror attacks in the city have put a dampener on her plans to party. Though the actor still maintains that she’s no party animal, she does admit that it’s a good excuse to get together with family and friends. “That’s what I like. It’s fun to let your hair down and party once in a while,” says the actor, adding that one of her best gifts this year has been her film’s release on the eve of her birthday. The actor has plans to have a muted get-together sometime later, but only if the rest of the cast of her latest film doesn’t surprise her first. “They are quite a pampering lot,” she says.

As for her other birthday plans through the day, the actor reveals that she has nothing planned as of now. “It’s all the people around who make it special for me. I usually like to spend a quiet day, unless I’m working. And no, I don’t mind working on a birthday!” she smiles.

This time around, two of Kat’s sisters are expected to fly down from the UK to join their elder sis and Kat’s excited about spending it with them. “I don’t believe in retrospecting about my life on my birthday as such, just count my blessings and thank God for them,” she shares. But she doesn’t rule out spending the day having some girlie fun.

However, not many are aware that the actor — like her good friend actor Salman Khan — also indulges in charity on the day, even though she may not spend a day with any NGO. And what’s on her birthday wish list? “Well, I’m happy with the way things are and with everything God’s given me. So, I really don’t know what to ask for?” Love? “I’m, sure God knows of that wish already!” she smiles.

When Malaika and Arbaaz got naughty in public!

Whatever might be going on in their personal lives, Bollywood’s original item babe Malaika Arora-Khan and producer hubby Arbaaz Khan, recently spent some romantic time together in Toronto where they had gone to attend an event. Arbaaz actually took wifey Malaika out for a romantic lunch date to the famous CN Towers in Canada which is 1800 ft above the ground. According to sources, the two even spent some rather romantic moments there and were least bothered about onlookers.

“It was during IIFA when Malaika and Arbaaz decided to gaze at the Toronto skyline from the CN Towers. Suddenly a few TV cameras approached them, but the two took them on sportingly. Malaika too suddenly decided to pose like Rose (Kate Winslet’s character from Titanic) with Arbaaz posing as Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in the same movie). They happily posed for the camera and seem to be enjoying every bit of their lunch,” says an onlooker.

Recently, both Arbaaz and Malaika were upset with rumours about their marriage being in trouble. The rumours included talks of Malaika getting friendly with a 20-something model. While Malaika has not spoken about it till now, Arbaaz has already clarified that they are fine.

“Malaika and Arbaaz were acting like any other normal couple. They were discussing about what to visit while on their trip. Malaika also seemed in a very romantic mood. She was also talking about her son because she was missing him,” the onlooker added.

Malaika then indulged in some wine tasting and had a glass or two of red wine. “The lunch lasted for about an hour and a half and then they left,” ends the source.

The Kapoor chemistry

When heartthrobs Sonam Kapoor and Shahid Kapur got together for a promotional event for their upcoming film, their chemistry spoke for itself.

Sonam came looking like a Greek Goddess in a one- shoulder dress and hair accessory. When asked what she thought of Shahid’s (casual) dress sense she replied that it was great. 

Shahid revealed that he was “happy to get the chance to fly an F-16” for his dad’s film while Sonam said the duo  “fought and pulled each others legs” on the sets. What’s more, not only do they share surnames in common but they said they thought that their fathers — Anil Kapoor and Pankaj Kapur — were the best heroes in all of the film industry!

Koena going to Hollywood

After a steamy on-screen kiss that Koena Mitra shared with American actor Kevin Sorbo in her international debut, the dusky Bengali has landed herself two more  plum Hollywood projects.One is an untitled film, based on a true story produced by Karen Armstrong under the American Production Company Committed Artists Entertainment’s banner. The film stars Miles O’Keeffe (of Tarzan fame) opposite Koena.The second movie titled Dark Romance is also co-produced by Armstrong. The rest of the cast is yet to be finalised.The starlet has reportedly been roped in for these movies to bring diversity to the cast. The shooting, which  begins in December will, take place in Canada and the United States.

Hollywood waysShe said, “I am in Mumbai till September, after which I will go to the US for workshops of my new Hollywood projects. Their style of working is so different from that in Bollywood. Here an actor first asks about the co-star, but there that is the last thing you know. You first interact with the casting director and then meet the producer and director,” she adds.

The actress, who has been away from B-Town for a while now, added, “I have an agent in the US through whom I have landed these offers. It is a new challenge for me to work in Hollywood.”
Exotic looks
Armstrong said, “I am thrilled to have Koena attached to the project. She has been well accepted because of her exotic looks.She is a hard worker and this was clearly seen when she endured four screen tests to acquire this role.”Meanwhile, Koena still has some scenes to shoot for The Story of Naomi, starring Sorbo.Directed by fashion photographer Ash Gupta and produced by Michael Hirshenson from Harry Met Sally and Princess Bride fame, the film stars Koena and Kevin Sorbo. Koena is reportedly romantically involved with both a man and a woman in the film. As part of her ticket to Hollywood, Koena has attended the Teen Choice and American Music Awards. She has also been spotted on the red carpet of many Hollywood film premieres.

Will Sonakshi accept Shahid’s request?

Dabangg girl Sonakshi was the initial choice for the lead girl in Mausam. But there was a last minute replacement and Sonakshi was replaced by Sonam Kapoor.

Reportedly, Sonakshi and Shahid didn’t look good together onscreen. But now, there’s a twist in story and Shahid is very keen to work with Sonakshi. Though he is sending feelers to her through common friends, but Sonakshi is no mood to forget what happened in the past.

So, it’s very unlikely that we will see both Shahid and Sonakshi together onscreen.

A husband can wait, says Priyanka

It has been a hectic year for actor Priyanka Chopra who has constantly been shuttling between different continents, trying to match time zones and catch up with her family. After so much work, she took off on a well-deserved break to the US, presumably her favourite destination to party. While she also coupled her holiday with a few work assignments, she got her parents down to the US as well. In between she also managed to squeeze time out to be a part of kid brother Siddharth’s graduation ceremony in Switzerland.
Talking about her trip she says, “It was a combination of things coupled with a quick break. I was with family and friends in different parts of the trip.”

While her birthday celebrations began much in advance when she was in Los Angeles, she is looking forward to spending some more quality time with her family on her birthday tomorrow. While she would like someone to throw a bash for her, she is sure that her family will be a part of all her plans. “I am definitely spending the day with family and friends, whether it’s a big bash or a quiet dinner. I hate organising parties because then I want everything to be perfect and that takes too much time and effort (laughs). So I prefer someone else throwing the party for me! This year I’m also most likely to be working,” says Priyanka.

She was also pampered by mommy dearest when the duo indulged in some

retail therapy while on their holiday. “I absolutely love receiving and giving gifts. I especially adore the ones that are well thought out, keeping my likes in mind. My mum kicked off the gifting season with some surprise pre-birthday gifts when we were in LA and I’m looking forward to getting lots more.” So what is she going to indulge in? “I don’t really gift myself anything on my birthday. I prefer receiving gifts from everyone else!”

So what is on her wish-list of things for the year to come — great films, lots of good wishes or a handsome husband? She is quick to respond, “Can I be greedy and ask for it all? Maybe with the exception of the husband, which I’d like to defer for a few years more!”

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Salman and Katrina will not lock lips!

There are repots that “Dabangg” Khan, Salman and Katrina Kaif have said no to kissing, for their upcoming film “Ek the Tiger”. Salman Khan is known for his no kissing image in Bollywood and now Katrina Kaif has also joined the wagon and has declared that she will not ever kiss on screen.

Katrina Kaif made an entry into Bollywood with super star Amitabh Bachchan starring “Boom” and she reportedly kissed the bad man Gulshan Grover in that movie. Recently she has kissed her “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” co-star Hritik Roshan. But now when situation came that she was supposed to kiss her ‘good friend’ Salman Khan in Kabir Khan’s upcoming film, “Ek Tha Tiger”, she completely refused for it.

On being asked about the kiss in “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” Katrina Kaif said, “Yes, there’s a fleeting kiss with Hrithik. It was something that had to be done. But that apart, my stand on kissing remains unchanged”.

Katrina Kaif has worked with Kabir Khan in “New York” and the director holds a nice bond with the actress and was sure that he will convince her for the kissing scene but he failed to do so, as Kat is adamant about her no kiss clause.

Well, this no kiss clause by Kat is bit disappointing for her fans and we can literally say that ‘900 chuhe khaa k billi hajj ko chali, good going Kat
!

Priyanka Chopra’s making her Item Girl debut

Priyanka Chopra's making her Item Girl debut

She’s set for a sizzling turn in ‘Tezz’

Everyone Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Preity Zinta can boast of their own, private item number; now it seems Priyanka Chopra is joining the Sheilas and the Munnis of Bollywood.

The buzz is that Prinks might soon be seen in a rocking item number in ‘Tezz’. We hear that ‘Dabangg’ music directors Sajid-Wajid are part of the project and Priyanka was the first and unanimous choice for the song.

Though she has been formally approached, PC hasn’t officially said yes yet though she’s believed to be interested in the concept. She had earlier said that she would probably not do an item number, but never say never, we guess!

Deepika Rejects Rs 7.5 Cr Playboy Offer

Bollywood hottie Deepika Padukone has reportedly refused to accept a Playboy offer of Rs 7.5 crore to appear without top on the cover of the men’s magazine, says a media report.

According to an international ad agency, Deepika was to pose for the September issue of Playboy’s international edition, but she backed out at the last moment.

Deepika, sources say, felt that she would never do anything that could cause embarrassment to her family.

The actor was required to cover her br***t with her palms on the cover of Playboy, but she declined.

Source: India TV

Clarification on Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty Kundra

False reports of there being trouble in paradise between Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty Kundra haven’t gone down well with the power couple , who clarify that there is absolutely no truth to these reports .Malicious reports such as these have obviously been spread by sources with vested interests.

Clarifies Shilpa Shetty Kundra  “ After reading reports about my pregnancy which are completely untrue, I’ve also read some article regarding trouble in my marriage on the net.  It seems to be a wild figment of some doctor, whose secretary has left him for better job opportunities. He is based in Dubai and not London as reported, its common these days for newspapers to stoop low to sensationalize false news. For the record, my husband and I are holidaying in USA and are very happily married. My husband is involved in many businesses and his competitors and other jealous individuals have been trying to malign him time and time again.”Hope this puts rumors to rest. On behalf of our clients Raj Kundra & Shilpa Shetty Kundra we request you not to encourage such baseless reports

To add to that rumor of Shilpa’s pregnancy has also deeply disturbed the couple and their respective families.