Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Mallika Sherawat hosted Charity Event at Beverly Hills

Mallika Sherawat who can hardly be seen at any event in Mumbai, surprisingly, hosted a charity event for the Amritraj’s Foundation at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday, October 18. Sonu Nigam also participated and donated his services at the program that was organized for poor children and women who are forced into prostitution. At the program former US president HW Bush and Bill Clinton were also honored.

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‘Fashion’ stars at Lakme Fashion Week 2008

What more could add glamour and glitter to the already much talked about Lakme Fashion Week than the stars of the forthcoming flick ‘Fashion’ setting the ramp afire. So, LFW 2008 held in Mumbai on October 20 saw the gorgeous stars- Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Mugdha Godse showcasing the creations from designer Narendra Kumar Ahmed summer collection. at the ‘Lakme India Fashion Week’ in Mumbai. Check out these red hot pics from LFW.

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lakme fashion week

lakme fashion week

lakme fashion week

A Whopping 8.5 crore property for Akshay Kumar

Finally Good Times for Khiladi Akshay Kumar. He is minting gold at the box office and now as another sign of achievement, Akshay will reportedly be shifting to his new plush 4k square feet duplex in Bandra which cost him a whopping Rs 8.5 crore. This new addition to his assets is located near Turner Road, overlooking the Guru Nanak Park.

“Akshay and we are working out on the details of his new residence. We are on the verge of sealing the deal, which will fix around Rs 8.5 crore,” builder Neeraj Gorwani confirmed.

Akshay already has a property in Lokhandwala and a beach house in Goa. In addition, he also owns a house in Mauritius where he often goes holidaying.

Celebes creating excitement at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week is under progress at Pragati Maidan exhibition complex in New Delhi has special attraction as celebrities from the Bollywood is joining and walking on the ramp in the fashion week. Many Bollywood actresses including Deepika Padukone have attended the show. Watch some other celebrities from the Bollywood walking on the ramp.

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Boxing match between Akshay Kumar & Vijendra Singh

This was a unique boxing match between two superstars- Akshay Kumar and Vijendra Singh, who matched fists to entertain the kids at NGO Make-a-wish foundation on October the 17th. The match referee was the witty Sajid Khan. The duo met kids from NGO Make-a-wish foundation and distributed gifts which they had wished for. That indeed reveals the soft heart of the two tough hunks.

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akshay kumar vs vijendra singh boxing

akshay kumar vs vijendra singh boxing

akshay kumar vs vijendra singh boxing

Kareena Kapoor goes ‘Meeoow’ for ‘Golmaal Returns’

Kareena Kapoor is a die-hard fan of the American singer Beyonce and inspired by her , she slips into a catsuit for her item number ‘Meow’ in Rohit Shetty’s ‘Golmaal Returns’.

“I love Beyonce and the way she is. I have tried a different hairstyle and make-up, too. It’s a funky track and the video looks very glamourous,” said Kareena.

Even choreographer Bosco cant stop praising Kareena and feels that she has done it even better than Beyonce. “Bebo looks hotter than Beyonce,” said Bosco.

Not to mention, boyfriend Saif Ali Khan went gaga over the song. The Chhote Nawab landed on the sets unannounced to see Kareena perform the song. “He liked it so much that he wished he was part of the number too,” said a friend of the actress.

We are waiting with baited breath to see Kareena in her catty avatar!!

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kareena kapoor meeoow item number

kareena kapoor meeoow item number

Aamir Khan to play Kishore Kumar on-screen

Aamir Khan has been offered the role of legendry singer-actor Kishore Kumar in the biopic that is being made on him by Percept Pictures.

Confirming the news, Aamir said, “I have been approached by Percept Pictures for the film on Kishore Kumar. They have asked me to play the role of Kishore Kumar.

But I am yet to complete reading the full script. If the script appears fresh and interesting I don’t see any reason why I shall not do the film. I have been a great fan of Kishore Kumar. I have loved him both as a singer and an actor.”

At present, Aamir Khan is busy with the marketing plans of ‘Ghajini’ which is expected to release on 25th December. “The first set of promos of Ghajini shall be out everywhere soon. I am going to get involved with the promotions of the film soon now. I am also in the process of preparing a proper marketing strategy for the Oscars 2009.” the talented actor-director says.

Reportedly, Nagesh Kukunoor too is out to make a biopic of Kishore Kumar, tentatively titled, Bemisaal.

Minissha Lamba - From bikini to saree!!

The cute-turned-hot Minissha Lamba is all bent on making her presence felt. She has taken one step at a time and sure perfect and well-planned ones. First it was her sweet girl-next-door act in Yash Raj Films’ ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ opposite Bollywood’s latest heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, next was an immediate image change to the white bikini clad chic girl in ‘Kidnap’ opposite much talked about Imran Khan, continuing with her bikini act was her appearance in the October issue of ‘Maxim’ and now she again appears in a diiferent look on the cover of the October issue of fashion & style magazine ‘Seventeen’ clad in a pink saree with golden yellow polka dots.

The issue has Minissha talking about her experience of romancing some of the hottest guys in Bollywood, shares some of her high-school days’ memories and even gives some invaluable advice to all girls of her age. Way to go girl!!

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Predictions about SRK's health!

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Famous numerologist Sanjay B Jumaani, who had earlier precisely predicted Amitabh Bachchan's 'stomach trouble' on his birthday, has now forecast Shah Rukh's health trouble.

According to Sanjay, "Shah Rukh khan is entering his 44th year and the addition of 4 + 4 amounts to number 8, which represents Saturn or Shani that can cause illness over anxiety, stress, blood pressure and diabetes."

Two days prior to Amitabh's birthday, Jumani had reportedly predicted the actor's hospitalisation owing to stomach trouble, hoping his instincts to go wrong. This time while predicting health trouble for SRK, Sanjay again wishes to be proved wrong.

"Again I am hoping I am wrong. I was, of course, very moved by Mr Bachchan's plight and conveyed my concern to his family," says Jumani.

We are sure that not just Jumani, but everybody would be truly hoping that SRK sails through the not-so-favourable times ahead.

Bollywood Fashion at the Lakme India Fashion Week






















Hollywood latest news: Hollywood bets big on Bollywood

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Hollywood's latest news Rough estimates suggest that Rs 700 crore of foreign studio funds is floating in Bollywood right now. Walt Disney, Sony, Warner, Fox Star and Paramount are all headed for tinsel town. Every Hollywood studio is figuring out the best possible entry into the Indian market, trade insiders say.

The American film market has been stagnant for about eight months now, forcing Hollywood studios to scout for growth opportunities. The global meltdown, in fact, may have actually precipitated the foreign studios' entry into India, say experts.

Low investments (the dollar is much stronger than the rupee), a strong domestic film market (Bollywood is the biggest producer of movies in the world) and huge growth potential makes India a very lucrative market now, they explain.

"Their aim is to connect with the world's largest cine-going audience," Vipul Shah, who has entered into a Rs-150-crore deal with Fox-Star Studios, says.

Walt Disney Company (India) managing director Mahesh Samat reveals that the firm's plans for 2009-'10 include alliances with Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies and Kamal Haasan for live action films. Disney will also collaborate with Yashraj on a second animation film.

A quick rewind shows that Warner has tied up with Nikhil Advani, Sony has collaborated with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Disney has a stake in UTV and collaborations with Shah Rukh/Yashraj/Kamal Haasan; Viacom, Paramount's parent organisation has a stake in Indian Film Company (Studio 18); and Fox-Star has tied up with Shah.

"We are very serious about the Bollywood market," Fox Star Studios India CEO Vijay Singh says. "The deal with Vipul Shah will see co-development of projects rather than just green-lighting films. In an increasingly globalised scenario, this is only but natural."

Foreign studios have also been making a thorough study of the hierarchy in Bollywood, a trade insider says. Reports suggest Fox was keen to collaborate with Karan Johar prior to its signing up with Shah. Johar reportedly asked for Rs 220 crore and wasn't keen on parting with his next directorial project, My Name Is Khan, as part of the Rs-220-crore deal, say Bollywood insiders. But, as Fox Star India had set aside Rs 150 crore for its first investment, it chose to partner with Shah.

Shah adds: "It's no longer about the vanity of being attached to a foreign studio. There are very tangible benefits that both sides bring to each other. The Indian middle class is perhaps the biggest in the world; and they're also comparatively young. The preferred mode of entertainment is films and it is going to remain so for a long time to come. Bollywood's fundamentals remain very strong, making it lucrative for Hollywood studios."

Film marketing professional Vikramjit Roy says: "We live in an era where co-operation and joint ventures are natural. A tie-up with a Hollywood or some other international studio brings in scale (in terms of markets, fund flows and operations) and professional and technical expertise and this adds to the creative process here. As the market for Indian cinema continues to grow internationally, these global networks will allow Indian film producers to showcase their work outside the home market and get greater exposure for their films."

Bollywood Latest News: I follow Akshay into projects: Katrina Kaif

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British-born Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, who has given many hits with Akshay Kumar, says she trusts the star's script sense and often follows him into projects. Katrina's last hit with Akshay was Singh is Kinng.

"He has a fantastic script sense. And you know, when he's doing it, it will work. Not that I go blindly into films that feature him. But, yes, he does have a fantastic knowledge of what works at the box office. That explains our success ratio together," Katrina said.

Interestingly, in Vipul Shah's Namastey London, Katrina had the main role while Akshay played the supporting part. The tables were turned in Singh Is Kinng. But Katrina says she wasn't allowed to complain.

"Every time I'd start complaining about the size of my role, Akshay would order me to go and stand in a corner and repeat Namastey London five times and be quiet. He's right. He needn't have done Namastey London, which was the girl's story," said Katrina who teamed up with Akshay in Welcome as well.

After doing out and out commercial roles, Katrina changes gear with Prakash Jha's Rajneeti in which she'll go from a young student to a married woman, and beyond.

"I didn't think I was ready to do something like this. But then I heard the script and I couldn't resist it. Maybe because Prakashji is such a good narrator, I fell in love with my character," she said.

She feels if Rajneeti works, it will bring an interesting turn to her career.

"I'm doing enough hardcore commercial films. At this juncture of my career I can afford to do something that challenges me. As long as the script is entertaining, I'm all for it.

"As for my character, she's a light-hearted character to begin with. Later she grows serious and ambitious. If it works, it can do a lot for my career."

Katrina has a spate of releases lined up including Hello, Yuvraaj and Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.

"Is that a bad thing? A lot of my films have run into one another, films that I had committed to way in advance. These are things I can't control. And I really want to do these films. Or I wouldn't be doing them in the first place."

However, Katrina won't be taken for granted by people around her.

"You've to stand your ground. I can't please everyone all the time. I've realised that."

Bollywood latest news: Aishwarya Rai's father hospitalised

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This week is indeed a very stressful one for Bollywood's reigning queen Aishwarya Rai, both, on the physical as well as the mental level. First, it was her father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan, who took ill on his birthday, and got admitted in Lilavati Hospital.

No sooner did he step on the path to recovery; Aishwarya's father, Krishna Raj Rai fell ill and was immediately admitted at Hinduja Hospital. Sources say that he had only gone there as a part of his routine check up, but was admitted immediately after that.

Bollywood latest news: Shahrukh Khan apologizes to fans

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Bollywood Actor Shahurkh Khan has apologized to his fans for cancelling Temptation Reloaded tour across Europe.

In a video released at You Tube, King Khan has said “he’s quite disappointed, but some certain reasons the tour was cancelled.”

He said, “We need to see some mismanaged items in Germany, because of we were forced to cancel the tour. It’s first time, when such things happened.”

Sharukh said further “I promise to the people of Germany, I would come to them soon. If I’m in Europe, I’ll visit Frankfurt and Berlin.”
More than 10,000 tickets were sold for the German tour of “Temptation Reloaded”. However two days before the first show in Berlin Friday, it was cancelled to the deep disappointment of ShahRukh fans.