Katrina Kaif refuses to work with Imran Khan

Sanjay Gadvi's film Seven Days in Paris was thought of starring Katrina Kaif opposite Imran Khan. However, it seems that Katrina Kaif has refused to work with Imran as he happened to make changes in the scripts which had to cut some of Katrina Kaif's scenes. This act of the Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na actor seems to have been not much appreciated by Katrina Kaif due to which she refused to do the movie. When Imran was questioned about Katrina Kaif quitting the movie, he said that Katrina Kaif had been approached with the role, so she is not on the film and neither is she off the film. Although he did not quite confirm the news of Katrina Kaif being out of the movie, Katrina Kaif made it very clear that she is not working in the movie anymore

Look who Salman calls a 'sweetheart' now!

Just when media was abuzz with hotheaded Salman Khan fuming over his beloved's co-star Neil Nitin Mukesh, calling her 'sweetheart', now it turns out that Salman himself thinks Neil is a 'sweetheart'! Well they met recently on the sets of the popular show '10 Ka Dum' where Sallubhai took an instant liking at him. So much so that he announced that they were friends from now on. When Salman asked Neil if they had really shot the entire film NEW YORK in the city of New York itself. To which Neil earnestly replied, ''Yashraj is a big banner and they shoot wherever it is required to and spare no costs."
Hearing this, our stylebhai Salman quipped at once in a lighthearted note, ''Lucky you, we shot for LONDON DREAMS in Punjab!''
Later Salman also got Neil to sing (grandfather Mukesh's song), dance and even mimic late Sanjeev Kumar and Mithun Chakraborty and SRK, But Neil seemed nervous with Salman's comments on it.
It seems Salman has buried the hitch with Neil. Was it the 'blue'-eyed boy's wonders or is Sallu cooling down, we are yet to know...

I am proud to be Mrs Shiney Ahuja

Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, who was arrested in Mumbai for alleged raping his domestic help, has been remanded to three-day police custody on Monday, says his defence lawyer, Srikant Shivde.
The actor was produced in Andheri court. He has been booked for rape under Section 376 and also charged under Section 339 for wrongful restraint and Section 506 for threatening another person.
On Sunday night Ahuja's domestic help launched a complaint alleging she was raped by the actor.
The preliminary medical report of the 18-year-old victim reportedly suggest that she was sexually abused. Ahuja has also been sent for medical examination.
The incident allegedly happened at the actor’s home in Mumbai’s Oshiwara area. Police say the victim was employed at Ahuja’s home for the past month-and-a-half.
During interrogation, Shiney reportedly confessed to having consensual sex with his maid.
Meanwhile, Shiney's family is firmly standing behind him. His cousin says that he (Shiney) is a man of character and that he is innocent.
The 36-year-old actor has acted in 13 movies and is popular for his work in films like - Gangster, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Life In A Metro.
He has also been known for his temperamental nature on film sets and this controversy may put roadblocks in his film career.
Ahuja is the son of an Army commander and is married to Anupam Auja. They have a two-year-old daughter.
When contacted, Anupama Ahuja said that she stands firmly behind her husband.
"I am proud to be Mrs Shiney Ahuja and I don't believe that he could have done this even for a minute," she told CNN-IBN.
(With inputs from Amrita Panja, Prachi Jatania and Nimisha Shrivastava for CNN-IBN)

IIFA lifetime achievement award to Rajesh Khanna

Yesteryear's superstar Rajesh Khanna will be given the lifetime achievement award at the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Macau on June 13.
Rajesh khanna, who gave super hits like Aradhana, Kati Patang, Anand and Amar Prem, will be felicitated at the award ceremony of the big event, an IIFA press statement said.
"Over the years, we have paid tribute to the greats of the Indian film industry, recognising their contribution to cinema. In our 10th year at the IIFA Awards in Macau, we will honour Rajesh Khanna who has undoubtedly defined romance in our films," Director of Wizcraft International Entertainment, Sabbas Joseph said.
"He (Rajesh) is considered as the first superstar of Indian cinema who has influenced an entire genre of romantic movies, creating a legendary persona that strikes a chord with the youth, even today."Joseph added.
In the past, IIFA has awarded Bollywood stalwarts like Waheeda Raham, Asha Parekh, Yash Chopra, Dharmendra, Mumtaz and others for their contribution to Indian cinema.
Over 500 luminaries from the Indian film industry are expected to watch Rajesh Khanna receive the award.
The 10th IIFA Weekend will be held at The Venetian Macau Resort on June 11 to June 13.
The three-day event will see a host of Indian celebrities as well as international film personalities including brand ambassador megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his family, actors Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapur, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Kangana Ranaut, Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta.
Aishwarya Rai, Sonam Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor will be among the star performers at the event

Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif intimacy video ruckus

A poorly made hardcore home intimacy video, using look-alike actors outfits and makeup to resemble Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif has apparently surfaced in Canada. An MMS clip of the fake Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif video also seems to be in circulation.

Katrina Kaif - 'Sexiest Woman in the World'

I am not as rich as Shah Rukh: Big B

Bollywood megastar Amitbah Bachchan says he couldn't bid for an Indian Premier League (IPL) team because he doesn't have "as much money as (Kolkata Knight Riders owner) Shah Rukh Khan"."I don't have as much money as Shah Rukh. He has money and so he owns a team," Amitabh said poula TV channel.Amitabh sent a congratulatory SMS to skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his Padma Shri and didn't get a response. But he says he holds no grudge against the cricket star."He must have been busy, there's no need to make an issue out of this."The sexagenarian otherwise makes for an avid viewer of the IPL and says he watches "almost all the matches

Slumdog Millionare Director "Danny Boyle" cast Aamir for next film

Rumours are rife that Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle has approached Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan
for his next venture.Boyle first expressed a desire to work with Aamir during the premiere of Slumdog Millionaire in India and now he has approached him to work in his prospective film, reports said.While Aamir was out of the country for a break with his kids, his chance return to Mumbai resulted in Boyle calling on the Lagaan actor to discuss a new project before hosting a party for his Slumdog team there.The Trainspotting director was in Mumbai to help rescue Azharuddin Ismail Shaikh and Rubina Ali, the child stars of his movie Slumdog Millionaire, after authorities razed their shanties rendering them homeless.

Kareena, Karisma's date with Salman

Bollywood sisters Karisma and Kareena Kapoor will kick off the second season of the Salman Khan-hosted quiz show Dus Ka Dum that begins this weekend

Hrithik and Ash to play passionate lovers

Sajnay Leela Bhansali has dedicated his next film, Guzaarish to the living music legend, Lata Mangeshkar. He has also turned a full fledged composer with this film. Earlier he had done a track in Saawariya.The movie has been in constant limelight for its lead cast, apart from Bhansali's musical skills. After romancing together in Dhoom 2 and Jodha Akbar, the smouldering hot pair of Hirthik and Aishwarya has been recast in Bhansali's film.Commenting on the choice for the lead actors, Bhansali cited their beauty as the compelling reason.Accordingh to reports, Hrithik and Aishwarya have been chosen to play the passionate lovers in Guzaarish because, for Bhansali, they epitomize the physical and spiritual beauty of Lataji's voice.Now for some, the connection between the two stars and Lataji's voice may sound too farfetched, but, well, the physical beauty of the two stars and their on screen chemistry will always be a delight to watch.

Salman Khan gets rid of Katrina's belongings?

According to reports, Salman Khan recently got rid of all of Katrina's belongings from his house-Galaxy apartments where Katrina spent most of her time. Rumor has it that the couple has broken up. The reason their parting ways is because Salman is suspicious of Katrina having an affair with co-star, John Abraham. Apparently, when he checked Kat's phone bill his suspicion grew stronger as he found that both of them not only exchanged text messages but also spoke on the phone for long hours over the phone! Hmmm Sallu found the solution to the problem by breaking up with Kat but wonder what Bipasha has to say to her boyfriend's philandering

Shahid Kareena came face to face

Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kappor came face to face with each other at Karan Johar's party. They did not ignore each other but did not exchange pleasant greetings either. Bebo seemed happy in Saif's arms and soon even Shahid found company in the party of long lost friend, Vidya Balan

Shahrukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan rekindle their friendship

Some time back Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan could not stand each other. Remember the public brawl between the two regarding the movie 'Chalte-Chalte' from which Ash was unceremoniously chucked out? But Ash was determined to take full advantage of Karan Johar's party to mend things between them. Apparently, Ash walked up to Shah Rukh at the party and tried to sort things out between them. Shah Rukh also seemed to bury the past and now Ash and Shah Rukh have become thick friends again!

SRK waiting for feedback on team KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders team owner Shah Rukh Khan may be hundreds of miles away from his IPL team, who are currently playing in South Africa, but the Bollywood star wants constant feedback on how things are moving in the Knight Riders camp.
To serve this purpose, King Khan has asked co-owner Jay Mehta to keep a close watch on the boys and provide him a first-hand account on the latest developments.The Kolkata team will play their final match of the IPL’s second season against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday but will end up at the bottom of the points table, irrespective of the result. “As Shah Rukh didn’t go back to South Africa, Mehta is acting as his eyes and ears. It’s understood that Shah Rukh will be briefed on all matters once the edition ends,” sources told a newspaper.According to reports, Mehta has already started working on his assignment and had conversations with the skipper Brendon McCullum as well as some other players.Mehta is also expected to meet the support staff including John Buchanan and director Joy Bhattacharya, a meeting which is expected to decide the fate of several members of the team.

After Mumbai, Delhi is my favourite place: Katrina Kaif

The oppressive heat in the national capital doesn`t seem to have affected British-born actress Katrina Kaif`s enthusiasm to shoot here. She says she loves Delhi people and would love to make it her home after Mumbai. "I really hope that someday I come to the capital for the film shoot. I have shot for different movies in all parts of the world but unfortunately not here. So I`m looking forward to that opportunity as I know it would be real fun," Katrina Kaif said at a press conference here. "I come here very often but they are very short visits. I just love this place. If I have to decide where do I want to live after Mumbai, it would definitely be Delhi. Here I share amazing vibes with people and see so many friendly faces," she added. Dressed in blue ankle-length jeans, red jersey and black sneakers, the actress looked casual and posed happily for the shutterbugs.
Katrina, who is the brand ambassador of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers (RC), was in the capital to cheer her team. The "Singh Is Kinng" star said that she wants IPL to be back in India. "We all know the reasons why IPL`s venue was shifted to South Africa, but I would really like it to be back here again because the enthusiasm, craziness and fan following for cricket in India is simply amazing," she said. "The whole experience is priceless. That is the time when we smile together and cry together," she added. The 24-year-old also said: "We (actors) keep our fingers crossed on a Friday. Similarly, cricketers too wait till the last ball because the game is so unpredictable." Meanwhile she is preparing for her performance at the IPL grand finale in Johannesburg May 24. The actress will soon be seen in Prakash Jha`s political drama "Rajneeti" and Rajkumar Santoshi`s romantic comedy "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.

Branding is important in Bollywood

Kareena Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai are perfect examples of being famous for their flops. Kareena Kapoor has had it easy, literally. It hasn’t exactly been a rough ride for the Kapoor babe from Day One itself. Even though she left the blockbuster role of female lead in Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai against macho Hrithik Roshan to Ameesha Patel, she managed to garner much more publicity for her flop debut, Refugee, than what Ameesha did for her superhit starter. And that was the beginning of a new mantra to market a diva — hit or no hit, the Brand has to hit the headlines.
And it was this very marketing mantra which saw the rise, rise and only rise for Kareena Kapoor. Even after a spate of flops like Asoka, Yaadein, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Jeena Sirf Tere Liya, etc the youngest Kapoor kid saw all the big names from Karan Johar to Yash Chopra to Mani Ratnam and Boney Kapoor vying for her attention. Film after film flopped, but nothing changed much for Bebo. She continued to demand very high rates, which paradoxically kept rising with each flop.
And following in her footsteps closely was none other than our very own grey-green eyed goddess, Aishwarya Rai who, in spite of not having given a single hit in the start of her career for very long hit the jackpot with Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and is the most ‘sought-after’ Bollywood actress today.
So, this is the Bebo-Ash blockbuster story. What is it that makes the two divas eligible for the big league which otherwise has names like Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta and Priyanka Chopra who, by now, must have lost count of their hit films? “Both Ash and Bebo have class. I know them closely. They have talent as well as beauty, and I guess this combination is more than enough to please the audience. At the same time, one must not forget that Ash is a big international star,” asserts Showman Subhash Ghai who has earlier directed Ash in Taal and has done as many as three films with Kareena.
Film critic Indu Mirani punches in a more logical explanation to this unique phenomenon. “I think Aishwarya and Kareena are totally different girls as far as personality and presentation go. But their careers are similar in the sense that they have got all the good stuff in spite of not having hit films. I think it’s because there are very few actually hot leading ladies in the industry today. Rani, Preity and Priyanka cannot take up all the roles, right? There are very few A-grade heroines. And these two girls know how to present themselves. They are also very media-savvy and hence it has been easy for them,” she says.
But why isn’t it easy for other talented good-looking girls too as, say, Lara Dutta? Why hasn’t she matched up to this grade? “Kareena, of course, is a pedigreed girl. She has been lucky as she belongs to the Kapoor Khaandaan. She also had her sister Karisma, a superstar in her own right. For Ash, I think it’s more of media hype with her scintillating beauty helping in a big way.” explains Mirani.
And if we throw back a look, this trend doesn’t seem to be very new. There are examples in the past also where artistes, even though they hadn’t given a single hit, had dozens of movies in their kitty. For example, in the 80s, the pinup girl of that time, Sonam, had close to 40 films in her kitty even before her first film was out for review! Similar was the case with Chunky Panday who, apart from Aankhen with Govinda, has no film to be remember him by. But he was one of the hottest dial-a-quote stars of late 80s.
Production designer Bindiya Dutta, wife of filmmaker JP Dutta, and herself hyped as a Hema Malini clone in her heyday, has had the experience of working with Ash and Bebo; and sums it up. “For us, hits and flops are inconsequential. We are only here to do good work and definitely we choose our leading ladies according to what they suit best. Like Refugee wouldn’t have been the same without Kareena and Umrao Jaan without Ash was unimaginable.”

Culture shock for Malaika during Telugu item song shoot

Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Malaika Arora, who has done several hit item songs in Hindi films, recently shot her first Telugu dance number in Hyderabad and was in for a culture shock.
The 'Chaiyaa Chaiyaa' girl, who teamed up with Telugu filmdom's reigning superstar Mahesh Babu in the song, describes the experience as 'hysterical'.
'All those words and movements and some of those steps - the whole bump-and-grind routine that I was used to was completely changed,' Malaika, whose 'Chaiyaa Chaiyaa' with Shah Rukh Khan remained a chartbuster for months, told IANS.
What Malaika found truly weird was the complete absence of interaction with her leading man during the dance.
'When I danced with Shah Rukh Khan in 'Dil Se' and 'Kaal', we were dancing together. But the entire definition of screen-heroism in the south is different. With Mahesh there was absolutely no interaction even though we were dancing on the same set.
'He was playing the unattainable Adonis and I was the dancer. I found it hilarious. Mahesh said all of five words to me during the entire shooting. But, let me add, he's a thorough gentleman.'
Malaika requested the team for a more interactive dance.
'But I was told this is the way it is in the south. So I just did my work. It was nevertheless fun and worth it because I did it for a friend.'
Malaika signed on for the song because her old friend and actress Namrata Shirodhkar, who is married to Mahesh, requested her to do so.
'I never thought I'd dance in a regional film. She (Namrata) said they needed me to do a song and dance. I thought I wouldn't be able to mouth those Telugu words. But Namrata convinced me. It was ages since I had met her. I told her the entire team including the choreographer was unknown to me, and I wouldn't be comfortable. And to me being comfortable in what I do is very important. She told me to just relax and promised to be there for me. When I heard the track, I found it very cool.'
Malaika still can't believe the experience.
'I had taken my friends along and at the end of it they were wondering if it was for real.'
The actress had earlier grooved with her husband Arbaaz Khan to an item number in director Indrajith Lankesh's 'Shaadi Ke After Effects'.
'I did an item song with my husband Arbaaz for a Hindi film by Lankesh, which they'll probably dub into Kannada. That was any day more interactive than my song with Namrata's husband,' she said.
The 34-year-old will be seen in a full-length role as an actress opposite Arjun Rampal in Suniel Shetty's 'EMI', but says she is still not open to doing full-length parts.
'I've neither the time nor the patience. Every other day I get an offer. But I politely decline. I really don't have the space or time. I can't divide my time between my son and work. I can't break away for two months and do a film.

I am scared of fashion shows: Priyanka Chopra

Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Bollywood actress and former Miss World Priyanka Chopra says she gets goosebumps whenever she sashays down fashion runways.
'I am not a ramp-friendly person, as professionally I have walked the runway just for a couple of months. You can say I am out of practice,' Chopra said after she turned out for designer Ritu Kumar at the inaugural show of the HDIL Indian Couture Week here late Tuesday.
'In movie making, we have so many cuts and takes that we can cover up our goof ups but on the ramp, everything is live. Hats off to the professional models who do it so gracefully,' Chopra told IANS.
Chopra had first walked the ramp for Kumar when she was just 16, and doesn't remember the last time she did so professionally!
'I have been doing it for friends only, like I did today but apart from that, I do not remember when was the last time I did it professionally,' Chopra said.
'After winning Miss World title, I shifted to movies so there was no scope of doing it on a professional level.'
Chopra had made her Bollywood debut with Anil Sharma's 'The Hero: Love Story Of A Spy' (2002) but climbed the ladder of success two years later with 'Aitraaz', in which she played a negative role. Very soon, the actress will be seen in Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Fashion' in which she is plays the role of a supermodel named Sonia.
'I have got so much into the skin of my character that while walking the ramp (Tuesday) there was a sense of deja vu that director would yell 'Cut'. Of course, that did not happen,' Chopra said smilingly.
Apart from 'Fashion', the actress will be seen in Goldie Behl's 'Drona' opposite Abhishek Bachchan and Tarun Mansukhani's 'Dostana', also opposite Abhishek Bachchan. The movies are slated for release in October and November respectively.
On Tuesday, the actress looked beautiful in Kumar's outfit - a maroon lehnga with intricate zardozi work all over and a green choli, with a big emerald green maang tikka on her forehead.
Speaking about the outfit, Chopra said: 'Her collection has always been elegant. It's understated and yet makes one look stunning and beautiful.'
Said Kumar: 'She is my favourite Miss India. I know her for ages now!'
Chopra couldn't do anything but smile after the designer diva publicly admitted her fondness for the actress.

Kareena Kapoor - Now a cover glam queen

KAREENA KAPOOR :NO 1. STAR IN BOLLYWOOD

While climbing the ladder of success, the actress is also exploring new avenues that ad on to her persona professionally and personally.

The pencil thin Kareena on Filmfare and Vogue cover has sparked off a sizzle! It is not only filmmakers but even the common man who can’t stop talking about the actress! Kareena is now only one of the most saleable star in Bollywood but also an A-list fashion icon. Her covers have been head turners.

With three of the most prestigious awards under her belt—Star Screen, Stardust and Filmfare—Kareena Kapoor is ruling Bollywood! The actress bagged the awards under the Best Actress category clearly indicating her numero uno status in the film industry! And this is just the beginning!

Top companies and product manufacturers want Kareena to be the brand ambassador and her name is taken in the same breath as top international models. Kareena’s high profile endorsement brands consists of Globus, Anne French, Emami, ICI Paints, Vivel of ITC soaps, Head & Shoulders, Boro plus cream, Citizen watch, Perfume, a Jeans line etc.

eanwhile her other films include Vijay Krishna’s Tashan, a Yashraj Production, that will hit the theatres soon. There is Sajid Nadiadwala’s Kambhakth Ishq with Akshay Kumar, Agent Vinod and Karan Johar’s next with Saif and Golmaal Returns with Ajay Devgan.

Needless to say Kareena has a packed schedule practically keeping her out of the country of the whole of 2008! Plus there are A-line Hollywood banners waiting too.

Rashtrapathi beckons Aamir!

Look who received a call from the Rashtrapathi Bhavan! Aamir Khan indeed. No Aamir is not going to support anyone in the political front or is he going to join any party. So what is the ‘asli’ reason?

Our first lady Ms. Prathiba Patil had expressed a desire to watch the film ‘Taare Zameen Par’ directed by the perfectionist actor Aamir Khan. It happened on Sunday when Aamir Khan along with Darsheel was present at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan for a special screening of this film for our President.

Reports indicate that Madam President who was very particular to watch this film was lacking the time to do so for all these days. When she called on Aamir the actor, who was busy with his shooting for the Hindi remake of ‘Ghajini’ despite his busy schedule took his time off to screen the film to the President.

Reports suggest that Aamir was immensely happy that the president had all good things to say about the film, and she has also urged him to come out with films having a good message for the society. The president also hosted a party in praise of the actors for their excellent performance in this film.

Darsheel Safrey for his performance in ‘Taare Zameen Par’ walked away with the critics’ award for the best actor in the film and Aamir Khan walked away with the Filmfare award for the best director for this film which is his very first.