Bollywood Gossips

Katrina's legs rescued

2008-12-27T09:03:00.000-08:00

Katrina Kaif got her leg badly injured at Film City in Mumbai last week, while shooting for her new project, Dhan Dhana Dhan by Priyadarshan.
According to cast members, Katrina was doing an underwater sequence with Akshay Kumar when her foot got tangled under water.
The more she tried extricating herself the more her leg got tangled. She tried screaming for help. However, due to the noise on the sets including the stunt co-ordinators, shouting instructions to the entire cast, no one heard Katrina's screaming on the top of her voice. Her voice seemed to be drowning in the water.
Finally, Akshay Kumar, the film's leading man, came to rescue and did the needful.
A member of the cast said, "Akshay saw Katrina was in trouble. He quickly swam to her and got her out of the tangle."
Katrina's leg was badly bruised and bleeding profusely. The entire set was panic stricken for a while until the medics arrived and took care of Katrina's wounded leg.
"It could've been worse, " shuddered the source, "But tetanus shots and sedatives have eased her pain."
When contacted Katrina tried to downplay the incident. "It was nothing.I hurt my leg. Nothing serious at all. There was a cut that hasn't healed as yet. So I'm in a lot of pain."

Salman Khan turns 43, looks forward to an eventful 2009

2008-12-27T08:52:00.000-08:00

After a year of new milestones and a few setbacks, Salman Khan looks forward to 2009 with renewed vigour as he turns 43 on Saturday.
The most eligible bachelor of Hindi film industry and, as some would say, the most “misunderstood” actor of Bollywood, turns a year older today. Salman Khan, the capricious Capricorn, the moody star, and the pin-up boy of both his female and male fans, still continues to ooze that endearing charm that we saw two decades back in Maine Pyar Kiya .
Today, in the pantheon of Bollywood celebrities, Salman holds his place formidable among the top trimurti – the Khan troika – even though his last few releases may have turned out box office turkeys.
Be it God Tussi Great Ho , or Hello , or Heroes or the much-hyped Yuvvraaj , none of Salman’s films worked at the box-office in 2008. On the contrary, the star shone on the small screen with his ‘Dus Ka Dum’ and got better TRPs than his fierce contender Shahrukh Khan .
Which brings us to the famous spat between Salman and SRK on Katrina Kaif ’s birthday this year. The two stars have had their differences in the past, but this time it got real serious as the duo almost came to blows – as reports say – over an argument, the root of which none seems to know, or reveal at least.
After the spat many believed that Salman would prevent his ladylove Katrina Kaif from joining SRK on his ‘Temptations Reloaded’ tour, but Salman did not do so. Nor did Salman favour any attempts to forge a compromise with SRK.
On the personal front, however, the star achieved a few milestones. He penned a story which is now being made into a film called Veer . He painted a good number of paintings and even made a few canvases of Aamir Khan in his Ghajini look.
As 2008 draws to a close and 2009 is about to begin, Salman looks forward to a couple of big projects. The coming year would see Sallu in at least four mega movies – London Dreams , Veer , Main Aur Mrs Khanna and Wanted Dead And Alive .
Here’s wishing you a very happy birthday, Salman.

Bollywood celebrities attend Mid-Night 'Xmas' Mass

2008-12-27T08:43:00.000-08:00

Well, with the entire city of Mumbai haunted with 'Ghajini' fever on Christmas-eve; it was really surprising to see that most of the Bollywood stars were spotted at Midnight Christmas mass. Kareena Kapoor who pairs up with Aamir Khan's '3 Idiots' didn't make her way for the premiere and she was present their attending mass at St. Andrew's Church of Bandra. Kareena's sister Karishma, her mom Babita, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena's best friend Amrita Arora and her fiancé Shakeel Ladak, Dino Morea, Lara Dutta, Arbaaz Khan- Malaika Khan and their son Arhaan, Arora girls' parents were also present there.
Usually, Kareena heads to St. Mary's Church for Christmas Mass Celebrations and this time she couldn't get seats as the church was crowded. Normally, she has her driver reserving some seats earlier and this time he failed to do so. Since Kareena's mom has bad knees, she wasn't in a condition of standing for a long time.
The celebrities could experience a peaceful and silent ambience at St. Andrews Church that helped to get involved in good prayers on the propitious occasion.

Hema Malini turns 60 Thursday, but feels sweet 16

2008-10-15T09:41:00.000-07:00

An actor, classical dancer, filmmaker and politician Bollywood's ‘dream girl’ Hema Malini who juggles different roles with aplomb, turns 60 Thursday but says she still feels 16 at heart.”I feel 16 at 60. I guess age has nothing to do with creativity, but it certainly has a lot to do with maturity and dedication. I have lived life on my own terms and conditions and now when I look back, I feel happy about all the decisions I have taken,” Hema said in a statement released here Wednesday.

The actress, who is also a Bharatanatyam dancer-choreographer, plans to start her special day by offering prayers at the famed Tirupati Temple in Andhra Pradesh with daughters Esha and Ahana Deol.

“The best way to celebrate one’s birthday is by praying to the lord for peace and harmony in the world. In times of terrorism and global financial depression, I guess we can only find peace in our prayers,” Hema said.

Known for her memorable performances in films like “Johnny Mera Naam”, “Seeta aur Geeta”, “Jugnu”, “Sholay”, “Dream Girl”, “Satte Pe Satta”, ” Khushboo” and “Baghban”, the actress has had a successful film career spanning almost 40 years.

However, Hema’s entry into films was not a cakewalk for her. In 1964, she was rejected by director for not having star appeal when she tried her luck in southern cinema.

Hema got her break in “Sapnon ka Saudagar” opposite Raj Kapoor in 1968 but became an overnight star with “Johnny Mera Naam” in 1970.

By 1972, she gained the status of the reigning Bollywood star and the success of her double-role in “Seeta Aur Geeta” fetched her the Filmfare award for best actress in 1973.

Throughout her career, Hema has been paired opposite a range of actors but it was her on-screen chemistry with actor Dharmendra - whom she later married - that made the duo a hit pair in films like “Sholay”, “Charas”, “Jugnu”, “Seeta Aur Geeta” and “The Burning Train”.

Hema took a sabbatical from the big-screen in the early 1990s during which she tried her hand at direction with box office dud “Dil Aashna Hai” in 1992 that was Shah Rukh Khan’s launchpad.

The actress made a comeback in 2003 with box office hit “Baghban” opposite Amitabh Bachchan and since then has been seen in films like “Veer-Zaara”, “Baabul” and “Laaga Chunari Mein Daag”.

An acclaimed dancer, Hema does not think age is a deterrent and plans to continue performing Bharatnatyam and her dance ballets across the country and abroad.

Representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Hema is a Rajya Sabha member.

Asked how she manages to juggle different roles in life, she said: “Its all about time management and I guess one can do even more than this if we sort out our priorities.”

Hema’s future projects include “Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi”, “Saadiyan” and Deepa Sahi’s directorial venture opposite Nana Patekar.

Any handsome man should be a gay icon: Bipasha

2008-10-14T10:27:00.000-07:00

Bipasha Basu, the dusky Bollywood beauty, has come out with a magnanimous and large-hearted gesture that is bound to bring smiles to those, whose romantic priorities are different. The lass has given the green signal to beau John Abraham to go ahead and be an icon for the gay community.

When asked about John’s role as a gay opposite Abhishek Bachchan in his upcoming flick ‘Dostana’, she quipped, "Why should I? People love him more this way!"

"Any handsome man should be an icon for the gay community." Bipasha stated.

These wonderful words go a long way in showing that the relationship of this glamorous couple is in very firm grounds, and no dark shadows of possessiveness and jealousy are going to dampen the warmth between them.

Bollywood legend Bachchan hospitalised

2008-10-11T08:58:00.000-07:00

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is undergoing medical tests after complaining of abdominal cramps, a hospital spokesman said on Saturday.

"He has stomach pain and is undergoing tests," Mohan Rajan, from Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, told AFP by telephone. He described the actor's condition as "stable" but could not confirm one report that he had an incisional hernia.

"We are giving him the best possible treatment. We understand the importance of Mr. Bachchan and his value to the nation," he added.

The 66-year-old actor -- who enjoys superstar status in India -- was taken in an ambulance from his home in the northern Mumbai suburb of Juhu. He was accompanied by his actor son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai.

Huge crowds that had gathered outside his house to wish him happy birthday anxiously watched him leave, television pictures showed.

Bachchan, wearing a brown-coloured woollen cap and blue ensemble, was spotted lying down inside the vehicle before being supported by Abhishek and another man as he walked into Nanavati Hospital, the photographer said.

The film star's secretary, Sunil Doshi, told the Times Now television channel that Bachchan "developed some kind of stomach cramp" overnight, was taken for a CT scan and other tests and was now under observation.

Bachchan was later transferred to the Lilavati Hospital where he previously spent three weeks, including one in intensive care, after bowel surgery in November 2005.

He also suffered a severe stomach injury in 1982 while shooting the film "Coolie".

With a career spanning four decades in India's movie industry, doctors have warned Bachchan to slow down.

Hundreds of fans flocked to Bachchan's personal website to wish him a speedy recovery.

One wrote: "Sorry to hear you are unwell and in hospital. We pray it is not serious. We pray for your wellbeing. Please slow down and take it a bit slower, I wonder how much toll your aggressive routine takes on your body."

Bachchan, known as "The Big B" with a distinctive white beard, flowing grey hair and baritone voice, was last seen in his first English-language movie, "The Last Lear", and has been on a world tour with his family.

Indian newspapers marked Bachchan's birthday Saturday with a series of interviews. The Bombay Times commented that he had "never looked better. Or fitter" when they spoke to him two days ago on a film shoot.

"I enjoy being alive, I look for a new struggle, a new experience every day. An artiste has no right to say he is satisfied, that's being defeatist," he was quoted as saying.

Celina Jaitley: You dirty Dog

2008-01-13T23:37:00.000-08:00

We often hear about weird things happening on the sets. Recently, a prank was played on the sets of ‘Golmaal Returns’ and actress Celina Jaitely became the victim this time.

Rohit Shetty, director of ‘Golmaal Returns’ decided to play a prank on the actress on the first day of her shoot. She was told by Rohit that a rogue dog is wandering in the hotel and has already bitten a unit member. read more...

I've never expressed my Love

2008-01-12T00:14:00.000-08:00

Remember the spirited dancing doll with Salman Khan in Judwaa and Govinda in Gharwali Baharwali?
The Bhojpuri industry is abuzz with news of Ravi Kishan's new co-star who's none other than Rambha.
But Rambha blushes a beetroot. "Ravi and I have completed three films. And there are a couple of others. But I'm not doing these films because of Ravi. I've very strong roles. In Banke Bihari MLA I play a lawyer who supports and encourages Ravi. "
In Bihar recently, Rambha was very excited about meeting Laloo Yadav. "I had heard such stories about Bihar. But now that I'm here I realize there's nothing wrong with the place. Yes, the people were a little rough. But Raviji took good care of me." Read more...

Deepika cheers Yuvraj Down Under

2008-01-10T05:37:00.000-08:00

It now seems that taking part in the shooting for Yash Raj Films is a mere excuse, and the real reason is that our ‘Om Shanti Om’ heroine Deepika Padukone is in Australia to cheer her beau Yuvraj Singh, who is struggling along with his team mates to battle the mighty Aussies led by Ricky Ponting.
If this sounds unbelievable, read this. Though the month-long shooting for the Yash Raj Flims’ new film commences on Australian soil on from January 7, the actress left the Indian shores – Mumbai – two days in advance just to have Yuvraj by her side while celebrating her 22nd birthday on January 5! And now speculations are there that the two are contemplating to tie the knot in another two years’ time. Read more...

Australian cricketers in Bollywood drama as controversy rages

2008-01-09T05:54:00.002-08:00

As the furore over the Indian cricket tour raged on Tuesday, Australian stars Brett Lee and Mike Hussey were playing out their own Bollywood drama at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Lee and Hussey are among some 20 international cricketers playing themselves in the Indian movie "Victory" being shot in Australia. As Lee fielded for the cameras at the site of the controversial second Test which ended in acrimony on Sunday, the Australian team was fending off harsh questions about their sportsmanship. India narrowly lost the Test, giving the Australians a 2-0 lead in the four match series, and captain Anil Kumble afterwards complained that "only one team was playing with the spirit of the game." Read more...

Shut Up N Kiss Me-Alisha Chinai-Very Good!

2008-01-09T05:54:00.001-08:00

When Alisha Chinai comes up with an album titled 'Shut Up n Kiss Me', one can't help but exclaim, "Hmmm...interesting". After all an invitation like this from the reigning pop diva would be hard to resist from men all over. Also the album title gives an impression that this is going to be one naughty outing by Ravi Bal who produces, composes, arranges and mixes majority of the songs. A song which couldn't get as straight as this, 'Shut Up N Kiss Me' is about getting physically intimate without giving two hoots about 'pyaar, ishq aur mohabbat'. A rhythmic number which comes quite easily on your lips within a first couple of hearing itself, it has elements of hip-hop fused with pop music. Alisha is at her naughty best and sets the mood for the outing that is expected to only get better as one moves on to the next song. Read more...

Riya's rumoured link-ups

2008-01-09T05:54:00.000-08:00

Bollywood actress Riya Sen is waiting for her name to be included in the record books not for her work but the way her name is being allegedly involved with Bollywood actors."It's not very surprising if in sometime my name will feature in record books for my alleged romantic relations with my co-actors. Everyday there is a rumour of a new affair. If I get into one love relation, people make it 10. I don't know how to convince people that I don't change boyfriends everyday."

Riya says that her alleged romantic involvement with Asmit Patel, Vivek Oberoi, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Khanna, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgan and couple of other actors have now become a thing of past. Read more...

Katrina Kaif Wallpaper

2008-01-05T03:56:00.000-08:00

Is he our next Rs 1 crore star

2008-01-03T23:15:00.000-08:00

The year 2007 gave Bollywood a parting hit in "Taare Zameen Par", Aamir Khan's directorial debut about a child with learning disability. The golden run is likely to continue in 2008 too with the New Year releases promising a bouquet of romance, thrillers and period dramas.

The first mega release of the year is Sahara One Motion Pictures' "My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves". It will introduce newcomer Nikhil Dwivedi, who is already being billed as a Rs.1 crore star. Read more...

I want to find Love in 2008: Kangana

2008-01-03T23:10:00.000-08:00

Kangana Ranaut: "In 2008 I want to find love…but not the way you'd think. I want to find it within myself. I want to get to love myself so I can be a better person for myself and for others. And I want to learn more stuff…play new instruments,read new books, see the world. I want to fly."

Arshad Warsi : "In 2008 I'm really really going to start looking after myself. And I want to work even harder on my films. No more supporting roles for me. I'll now support myself. Read more...

Aamir Khan: Childhood revisited during TZP

2007-12-14T22:31:00.000-08:00

First directorial venture, TAARE ZAMEEN PAR, is being touted as the fitting finale to the year 2007. The reason is obvious. TZP marks the return of actor par excellence, Aamir Khan, after a gap of almost one and a half years. The movie has in its arsenal a script (the most important parameter for the choosy actor), so strong and moving that it convinced Aamir to take over the reigns of direction from the creative director and writer, Amol Gupte. Read more...

Shilpas fine with Southy sleaze!

2007-12-14T22:30:00.000-08:00

You must have not even heard of Shilpa Shetty’s Kannada blockbuster, ‘ Auto Shankar’ , which released about two years back in the south! The film however has it all that takes to being labelled as ‘controversial’, especially as it is all set to be released in Hindi and Tamil!The film which stars Shilpa Shetty alongside South superstar Upendra is the story of an auto rickshaw driver called Shankar, belonging to the middle class section of the society. Read more...

Jab We Met completes 50 days!!

2007-12-14T22:05:00.000-08:00

Shree Ashtavinayak's blockbuster hit Jab We Met has completed 50 fabulous days at the box office! Directed by Imtiaz Ali, Jab We Met which stars Kareena and Shahid Kapoor has been running to packed houses for 6 weeks now and is the super duper hit of the season. Read more...

Trade Espresso: Same old story

2007-12-13T02:54:00.001-08:00

It was a shocking Friday. Both the new releases tanked perhaps because of the lack of aggressive promotion. Sudhir Mishra’s Khoya Khoya Chand, masterful in its sets and ambience, could not grab the audience’s interest.Sanjay Gupta’s Dus Kahaniyaan was the other loser. Oddly enough, a couple of its screenings in Mumbai had faulty screenings. For example, Mumbai’s Apsara at the 10 a m screening began the Nana Patekar episode upside down, leading to hoots from the audience. Read more...

Im not insecure of anyone: Katrina

2007-12-13T02:54:00.000-08:00

Ask her about Salman Khan and she breaks into a rash. Ask her about Akshay Kumar, ditto. Quiz her about the rumoured bad vibes with Bipasha Basu and she wants to throttle you then and there. All hazards considered, Katrina Kaif was interviewed by Hiren Kotwani who survived to tell the tale. Read more...

Ranbir's Amritsar Nightmare!!!

2007-12-12T05:17:00.000-08:00

The last few days have been a startling see-saw for Ranbir Kapoor. While his shooting at the Golden Temple in Amritsar for Siddarth Anand's untitled film has gone off swimmingly, what transpired on Saturday night left the young actor shaken stirred and queasy.Ranbir had to be flown back from Amritsar to Mumbai via Delhi for an entertiament event organized by Sony Electronics. Read more...

I've no problem with John now

2007-12-12T04:58:00.000-08:00

There was a time when Bebo found Bipasha's boyfriend John 'expressionless' but not anymore.She has a three-film deal with Shree Ashtavinayak whose recent release Jab We Met has rocked the box office and returned both Shahid and Bebo to the Bollywood mainstream.Now the production house has decided to cast her opposite John and poor Kareena has just no choice but to eat her own words.In a dramatic turnaround, Bebo has told a Mumbai tabloid that she has no problem working with John. Read more...

Hrithik Roshan takes a 6 week break

2007-12-08T04:07:00.000-08:00

News of Superstar Hrithik Roshan nursing his bad knee has been circulating for quite a while now, but not many know that the actor had been neglecting treatment so far, in spite of his doctor and physiotherapist's instructions!Finally though, Hrithik has given-in to their advice and the actor is off to Singapore for 6 weeks of rigorous recuperation.Owing to some action packed performances in Krrish and Dhoom 2 , Hrithik had torn the ligament in his right knee and all though it caused him tremendous pain. Read more...

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2007-12-07T04:00:00.000-08:00

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Soha wants to be wicked and funny on screen

2007-12-07T03:01:00.000-08:00

Her sweet and delicate presence in her last release Ahista Ahista was built on her image of an unspoilt beauty in pursuit of life's mysteries, but Soha Ali Khan is keen to change that by doing funny and dark roles. Read more...

Ash-Abhishek will have a blooming destiny

2007-12-06T03:18:00.000-08:00

Hours after Bollywood's hottest couple made their much-speculated relationship official, astrologers are predicting a smooth run for Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai.Varanasi-based renowned astrologer Rameshwar Upadhyaya speculated the actors' wedding could not be delayed due to planetary positions." Read more...

Being at Tussauds does not interest me: Aamir Khan

2007-12-04T22:28:00.003-08:00

Two tiny holes in the ears were filling out from four years of under-use. So, two earrings have come up, lest the detail is lost. Nor would the background children slip away unnoticed. Director of one film and clandestinely, they say, of many, Aamir Khan speaks of them as more than just detail."I think very few journalists today live up to their primary responsibility of reporting facts accurately and responsibly. Read more...

The Don gang in Delhi

2007-12-04T22:28:00.002-08:00

Shah Rukh Khan showed off his skill with the ladies when he came to Delhi for a polo match recently.And the most obvious rapport was with the lady who came to the capital with him from Mumbai – Priyanka Chopra. The Don co-actors yapped non-stop throughout the match. Priyanka was understandably excited, since it was her first ever polo match. Read more...

Madhuri's director blames critics over

2007-12-04T22:28:00.001-08:00

The director of "Aaja Nachle", Madhuri Dixit's comeback film, has blamed critics for hurting the film at the box office through their negative reviews.The much-hyped film narrates the story of a divorced New York-based choreographer who returns to India to save a theatre, where she learnt her first moves, from demolition.It marks the return of Dixit, Bollywood's dancing queen, after a six-year hiatus and was eagerly awaited by her fans as well as the industry.But critics panned "Aaja Nachle", which opened last week, blaming its loose plot for the film's failure to connect with the audiences." Read more....

Court to cancel registration of Rani's Shirdi land

2007-12-04T22:28:00.000-08:00

Mumbai, Dec 4: A court today said that the registration of the land, purchased by Bollywood star Rani Mukherjee in Shirdi which attracted much controversy, will be cancelled as the actor purchased it illegally.Rani's land, which has been in the quagmire of controversy for the past one month or so, was declared illegal by a court today.The state government is to take possession of the land.Wanting to build a house in Shirdi in Ahmednagar district, Mukherjee had purchased 11,000 square feet land in 2005 from a farmer Sampat More. Read more...

Bowled over by Ranbir-Sonam

2007-12-04T02:31:00.002-08:00

A hand-written letter and a beautiful bunch of flowers would remain the highest compliment received by the Saawariya stars Ranbir and Sonam Kapoor.The mega-star not only loved their performances he also compared the two newcomers' performances and their romantic liaison in Saawariya to a Beethoven symphony.The Big B gets distinctly poetic while describing Ranbir and Sonam. "Have you heard Beethoven's symphony? There's loud orchestra followed by a thin flute sound…This was the genius composer's interpretation of desire and destiny…The detiny loud and ominous, the desire soft and gentle.It's like the two protagonists in Saawariya. Read more...

SRK's new gift for Farah

2007-12-04T02:31:00.001-08:00

We have heard of Karan Johar going shopping in London department stores to buy maternity clothes for Farah Khan, but a better gift came the pregnant ace Bollywood choreographer’s way from best friend Shah Rukh Khan.No, it isn’t the new car he recently gifted her, that was to compliment her on the success of Om Shanti Om . The Bollywood Badshah’s gift for the mother-to-be was a book on baby names!Farah was floored when SRK, the father of Aryan (10) and Suhana (7), came back from one of his London trips with the book. “It’s probably one of his sweetest gestures,” said Farah.“But,” she cracked up into laughter, “the big joke is the book has only English names like John, George, and James. The book is by a London publisher and would naturally have only English names. When I pointed this out to Shah Rukh, he was confused, and sweetly apologetic. Read more...

Shahid & I are still friends: Kareena

2007-12-04T02:31:00.000-08:00

Jab We Met has done wonders for Kareena's sagging career and turned her into the hottest property in Bollywood. We hear that now Bebo is now going to feature in a private music video for the first time to be directed by Sangeeth Sivan.The music video has been scored by the chartbusting music director Pritam who recently gave the musical super hit Jab We Met. The music album will be a compilation of the title track and some of the hit songs from Saregama's library. Read more...

Controversy no help for Aaja Nachle

2007-12-04T02:30:00.001-08:00

Controversies mostly act as oxygen for films. However, the row over the objectionable lyrics in Aaja Nachle that led to a brief ban on the film in some states, couldn't work wonders for it.According to box-office reports, Madhuri Dixit's much-awaited comeback vehicle opened to a poor response of 25 to 30 percent across the country and hasn't set the cash registers ringing yet. Read more...

Soha Ali Khan thrown out!!!

2007-12-04T02:30:00.000-08:00

According to a latest news, Soha, who had been signed to play Chandramukhi in a Pritish Nandy Communications, is now being replaced by another hottie however, Shiney Ahuja and Lara Dutta will continue to play Devdas and Paro respectively.Changes in script have cost Soha this coveted role of Chandramukhi in Sudhir Mishra’s modern interpretation of ‘Devdas’.Mishra’s film will be entirely different from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdaas.The story of Mishra’s ‘Devdas’ is set in the political world. Read more...

Amisha: I can't do anything Vulgar

2007-12-03T01:30:00.000-08:00

Amisha's natural look, her peaches and cream complexion and personal life makes news as much as her professional life.With sky high accomplishments, Amisha reassures herself and her fans time and again that its work that keeps her going. She feels that the role should be meaningful and it doesn’t matter whether it’s glamorized or deglamorized. Read more...

It is my last comdey: Akshay

2007-12-03T01:29:00.003-08:00

Having gone through a super successful year with three top-ranking comedies, Namastey London, Heyy Babyy and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of Welcome, his next big laugh-out-loud comedy, releasing on December 20 worldwide.Welcome, being touted as the biggest release of Eid and Christmas, marks the return of the Akshay-Katrina pairing for a third time, besides assembling the biggest ensemble cast comprising Paresh Rawal, Anil Kapoor, Feroz Khan, Nana Patekar & Mallika Sherawat under one roof.Akshay, shooting for Singh Is King in Australia at present, laughs, "Earlier, everyone said I was synonymous with action. Read more...

Deepika now Saif's eyecandy

2007-12-03T01:29:00.002-08:00

Now it's Saif's turn to become become a producer and like his good friend SRK, chhote nawab is also looking forward to cast Deepika 'Shanti' Padukone in a lead role opposite him.The actor has already finalized a project titled ‘Agent Vinod’, to be directed by Sriram Raghavan next year. In all likelihood, the film will star Saif’s latest flame Kareena Kapoor.But now, rumours have it that Saif is eager to start another film before ‘Agent Vinod’. Read more....

Aamir-Amitabh: War of words

2007-12-03T01:29:00.001-08:00

Big B Aamir Khan war of words is heating up everyday. Aamir in a recent media interview panned director Sanjay Leela Bhansali for his handling of the film Black terming it 'insensitive and manipulative.' He also termed the performances of the actors 'over the top'.The criticism did not go down well with Amitabh Bachchan. In an interview with a tabloid he was asked what he thought about Aamir's 'over the top' remark."I cannot comment whether my performance was towering or not, but Aamir may be right on the other maybe the performances did go 'over the top' of his head!" Amitabh responded.In his response to Bachchan's outburst, Aamir Khan posted a blog entry that was calm and matter of fact."I have the highest regard for Mr Bachchan and I am very big fan of his work. Probably one of the biggest. I believe that he along with Mr Dilip Kumar are among my two favourite actors of Indian Cimema. Read more...

Film back in U.P., Punjab theatres

2007-12-03T01:29:00.000-08:00

Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit’s comeback film “Aaja Nachle” was back in theatres in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, with the authorities in these States giving the green signal after some controversial lines were removed from the title song.Notification issuedA decision to allow the screening of the film in Punjab was taken by the State government late on Saturday night, D.S. Guru, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, said.A notification in this regard was issued on Sunday.An official spokesman in Chandigarh said the authorities in Haryana had asked the district magistrates to ensure that the objectionable part of the film’s title number was deleted before public exhibition. Read more...

I can't kiss on screen:Madhuri

2007-11-30T05:40:00.001-08:00

Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit, who scorched celluloid with her sheer elegance and histrionics till her marriage to an Indian doctor in the US five years ago, is on a comebak trail, ready to sizzle the screen once again.I never thought that marriage ends anyone's career. I got married, I never thought I was going to leave films or I am going to give up anything. Read more....