Deepika Padukone becomes the first ‘Tattoo Queen’ of India

The organisers of the first Tattoo Convention in India have chosen beautiful Deepika Padukone as the ‘Tattoo Queen’ of India. Deepika is already known for sporting the initials of her former boyfriend, Ranbir Kapoor’s initials at the nape of her neack. Later, she modified the tattoo to ‘TMK’.

Also, she sports the ‘Dum Maro Dum’ tattoo on her waistline in the remixed song in the upcoming film Dum Maaro Dum. It was seeing this song that IndiaInk Invention got in touch with her and requested her to visit their first-ever convention which took place here on April 10. Unfortunately, Deepika could not attend the convention as she in London shooting for ‘Desi Boyz’. To make up for her absence, she forwarded the invitation to her Dum Maaro Dum team. Abhishek Bachchan, Prateik and Rohan Sippy attended the convention instead.

The convention’s organiser Manoj Thakur, Partner at Par Excellence Entertainment, said, “Deepika’s absence was felt, especially at an event that she would have readily identified with.
With her own much-written about RK tattoo at the base of her neck and the cutting-edge Dum Maaro Dum tattoo she’s seen sporting in the movie, she would have been the perfect ambassador for this tattoo expo.”

Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone seek divine blessings

It is not uncommon for Bollywood stars to offer their prayers at various dargahs and shrines before the release of their films. Both Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone have films lined up for release.
Katrina had tied up a scared thread in the shrine of Sheikh Salim Chisti during the shoot of ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’. This Monday, she visited the shrine to offer prayers and untie the sacred thread. Dressed in a black suit and a green scarf, Katrina arrived very early at the dargah and offered a chadar. Assisted by Khadim bhai and Shanu, she then untied a ‘dhaga’ (sacred thread) as fulfilment of her “mannat”.

ASI official Munnazzar Ali said, “This was the third time she came in recent months. She was shooting near the Tereh Mori Bandh with the Fatehpur Sikri ridge in the background for the film.”
Meanwhile, Deepika visited Ajmer Sharif dargah earlier this week to seek blessings. Attired in a simple Indian wear, she carried a cane-basket on her head, filled with flowers. While Katrina visited Sheikh Salim Chisti’s shrine for the third time, Deepika was seen at the Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti shrine at Ajmer for the first time.

Bollywood Hot Actress Deepika Padukon looking so hot in saree

Deepika Padukpne goes bold for Dabboo Ratnani this year

The photo which is creating buzz this year is that of the bold and beautiful Deepika Padukone whose pose in the sofa gives an illusion that she is wearing nothing. Last year, Deepika had appeared in the calendar with a saree.
“I wanted to make her look sensual, but aesthetic. Last year, I had shot her in a sari, so this is in total contrast. She strikes a thinking, dreamy pose, and I have used lighting to match her mood,” said Ratnani.

Bollywood News - Deepika Padukone dazzles the ramp at LFW 2010

Lakme India Fashion Week 2010 saw the most beautiful of all beauties come to life when Deepika Padukone attired nothing less than an angel sashayed down the ramp on the day 4 of the fashion week, as the showstopper for designers Gauri and Nainika. Even the prettiest of angels looked down in jealousy as Deepika romanced with satin and frill in a vintage black-and-white gown in the hazy hues of the ramp.

The show also had Dia Mirza and Sameera Reddy sashay down the ramp. However, hot babes like Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif, Kajol and Genelia preferred the front rows rather than the spotlight of the ramp.

Deepika Padukone On ‘The Plot’ – Aug 2009

Sizzling Deepika Padukone in item number once again

Not many have forgotten the spicy item number done by Deepika Padukone in SRK’s flick ‘Billu Barber’. The song was a rage and Deepika will now again be seen in an item number. Only this time it would be a Telugu flick.

The movie which will feature this item number is titled ‘Love 4 Ever’ and is being directed and produced by Jayant C. Paranji under Laughing Waters Entertainment banner. Set in the backdrop of a grape garden, the film is a love story though with a uniqueness and has Ranadeep and Mridula in the lead roles. ‘Love 4 Ever’ will be made in Telugu as well as Hindi.

Check out Deepika as she sizzles in the shoot for this item number!!

Deepika Padukone raises Rs 1.3 crore for several charities

Bollywood Heroin Deepika Padukone ran the marathon in her city this year and raised an unprecedented Rs 1.3 crore for 80 different causes.

The Bengaluru marathon this year registered a 300 per cent increase over last year. This was all because the Om Shanti Om girl, who hails from the city, was part of the marathon.

Deepika was thrilled at an opportunity to promote a sporting culture and didn't charge a fee to endorse the marathon. The actress is happy that she could raise so much money for so many charities at one go, "There was a huge turnout and I am very glad that I associated myself with an event like this.

If my being there and giving an hour of my time makes such a huge difference I can't help but support it. I will always available for such events. I guess because I am from Bengaluru that it made a difference. The marathon was very well organised and sports will always be a priority for me."

Amongst the 80 causes that the marathon contributed to, was one that close to her heart, "One of my closest friends in Bengaluru was running at the marathon too. She had lost her father many years ago to haemophylia and today her mom has formed an NGO which offers free aid to under privileged haemophaelic patients including children." The actress supports that cause personally.

Aamir Khan played a doubles match with the Padukones and won

On Sunday evening, Deepika Padukone and dad Pakash Padukone played a doubles badminton match against Aamir Khan and Aparna Popat, at the annual tournament for the Padukone Academy run by the one-time badminton champion.

Even though the actress lost the match against Aamir, Deepika believes it's the sportsmanship that won at the end of the day. In her words, "I know that Aamir plays badminton at the Khar gym. He's extremely fit and a great player. It was an incredible experience to play opposite him."

Deepika who's extremely passionate about badminton adds that she always enjoys pairing with dad on the court, "Even after so many years dad is such a driving force and an inspiration for badminton enthusiasts.

I remember in the older days when he would train in Bangalore there were no high roof courts, so he would play in shaadi mandaps. From that day to having his own badminton academy he's come a long way."

The actress grabs every opportunity to promote any kind of sport activity. "I have always been a champion of fitness and well being. I think badminton is a great sport for anyone who wants to increase his stamina and fitness level."

Deepika Padukone redefines style in ‘Vogue’

With her forthcoming ‘Love Aaj Kal’ making news all around creating buzz about her fabulous chemistry with Saif Ali Khan in the film, it is just the right time for Deepika Padukone to make appearances in photoshoots, magazine covers and reality shows and this is just what she has been doing.

Deepika Padukone appears as the covergirl of the July issue of Vogue India. The edition also has an exclusive interview with the promising newcomer where he reveals lesser-known facts about herself like how she starts her day with what she calls “a maaaajor breakfast”. “I think it’s a very South Indian thing. I can’t start my day without breakfast. This ’something’ can range from idlis, dosas and upma, to sausages, baked beans on toast and even potato toasties.”

About spending time with Ranbir she says, “We do our own thing because tomorrow, I don’t want to sit and say, ‘I should have done this but I didn’t.’ And, she insists, when Ranbir and her exchange notes on Bollywood, it’s not gossip. “I’ll never put anyone down. It’s definitely not my thing.”

Check out ravishing Padukone in ‘Vogue’!

Deepika Padukone: I regret making my relationship with Ranbir public

Deepika Padukone has everything going for her in Bollywood. She has worked with top stars and big banners. But she does have one regret - making her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor public.

"When we got into a relationship, we decided to be open about it. Otherwise there would be reports about us being spotted holding hands, kissing, hugging, etc. Since we were so clear about our relationship, we had nothing to hide. I thought people would respect that. But it didn't work out that way," Deepika said.

Deepika was specially upset about the paparazzi pictures of her and Ranbir.

"We both have families and very respectable families. People who take pictures of us secretly must have families and boyfriends and girlfriends. We've now decided not to talk about our friendship. At the end of the day no one is going to see our films because we're a couple," said the actress who teamed up with Ranbir in Bachna Ae Haseeno.

Any other film with Ranbir after Bachna Ae Haseeno?

"We get offers every day to act together, but we're waiting for the right opportunity. The script has to be special. But we're very clear about not mixing business with our relationship," she said.

Tell her there was no upward movement in Ranbir's graph as an actor from Saawariya to Bachna... and she protests, "His graph was already so high in Saawariya, where could he go? Bachna Ae Haseeno gave him a chance to do something totally different. I too want to get away from the glam sham.

"Of course, I want to wear good clothes and sing good songs. But I'd be uncomfortable doing just songs and dances. Beyond Sajid Khan's film I haven't signed any movie. Imtiaz Ali's films are very real relevant to today," she said.

Deepika has mainly worked with older actors - Shah Rukh, Akshay Kumar. In her next, Love Aaj Kal, she teams up with another senior actor Saif Ali Khan. But she is not complaining.

"Ranbir and I work like pals. But I wouldn't say I had more fun working with him. You are not on the sets to have fun. But yes, definitely the comfort level with him was much higher even when we weren't seeing each other. My other co-stars were a lot more mature and I was a lot more reserved with them. But I've to tell you, Shah Rukh completely pampered me," she said.

Talking about her Love Aaj Kal co-star Saif, she said, "Saif is reserved. I've heard he wasn't like this earlier. I believe he has calmed down a lot because of Kareena or whatever. Saif and I just did our work on Imtiaz Ali's sets and went our separate ways. That's the way I like it. I'm a very reserved person. I'm not here to make friends. But yes, Bipasha Basu and Minissha Lamba are now friends."

Deepika has signed Sajid Khan's full-fledged comedy Houseful.

"It's not just a few comic scenes here and there. It's a hardcore comic role. And I wonder how I'll manage it. I'll try. Sajid has a great sense of humour and I'd go by his vision. Sajid just told me to follow him. If my director has so much confidence in me, I can't let him down," said the actress, who has a very sober image.

"But that doesn't mean I don't have a sense of fun. I plan to have a ball doing Houseful. I'm a reserved person in real life, but that doesn't mean I can't be funny for the camera," she added.

So after working with sister Farah it's brother Sajid.

"I'm very fond of both of them. At a time when the entertainment industry wasn't too confident about me, Farah trusted me completely. She didn't even audition me. Farah was the one who spotted talent in me and cast me opposite Shah Rukh," she said.

Deepika Padukone in talks to play female lead for Krrish 2

After the release of Kites, Rakesh Roshan will soon start working on Krrish 2. According to well-placed sources, the film is already in the scripting process, with a newer concept. It will feature Hrithik Roshan yet again and Deepika Padukone is being considered for the part of the leading lady.



A source reveals, "After the success of Krrish, the Roshans decided to go ahead with the sequel of the movie. Their first priority was to finish with Kites and then work on Krrish 2. Kites is almost done and is in the post-production stage. Rakesh Roashan's production house FilmKraft is working on Krrish 2. They are at an infant stage and still working on script and the star cast, but it obviously includes Hrithik as the actor."

The source continues, "The layout of the script is ready and it will see Hrithik in a superhero avatar once again. He will be seen saving the Seven Wonders of the World, so naturally the film will be shot extensively at various foreign locations. Hrithik will undergo physical training once again for the role. Like the prequel, this too will have SFX and a big crew of foreign technicians."

It is believed that Papa Roshan is keen to have Deepika for the role opposite Hrithik, as he feels she suits the role perfectly and he was very impressed by her stunts and athletic character in Chandni Chowk To China. When quizzed, Roshan said, "Not thinking of anything till the release of Kites."

A peek at Dabbo Ratnani’s 2009 calendar

New Year calendars with Bollywood celebrities adding glaour and glitter to it are the most awaited part of any oncoming year. Among the most awaited ones is the calendar of Dabboo Ratnani. This time Dabboo has come up with his calendar featuring the brightest Bollywood stars like Akshay Kumar, Kangna Ranaut, Sushmita Sen, Abhishek Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Kajol, Riteish Deshmukh and Deepika Padukone.

The calendar has Kajol in her ‘bindaas’ self atop a Mumbai taxi in a flaming red dress. Deepika Padukone is an all different look with her warrior queen avatar with a designer sword. Riteish Deshmukh looks awesomely striking with his Beatles-inspired sixties’ black and white look. Sajnay Dutt looks deadly behind the wheels of the gleaming red Ferrari.

Says Dabboo about his work, “I have not restricted myself to any dramatic theme for 2009. Some are in black and white, some are in reds while the rest are in vivid colors,” says Dabboo who begins work on his annual ritual in September every year. “Initially, I used to collect snaps of the stars I had shot and put them together for the calendar. But later, I began shooting them exclusively for it.”

Watch Shahrukh Khan in Supporting Role in Billo Barber

It would be wondering to see Shahrukh Khan in supporting role in for the first time in a movie with Irfan Khan and Lara Dutta in Lead role. This is SRK’s first movie with director Priyadarshan. He is acting opposite to three Indian actresses Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone. The movie is set in a small village where a Barber Billo feels it difficult to match up with the changing times.

The thing starts moving in Billo’s life when one film unit with superstar Sahir Khan Role played by Shahrukh Khan Visits his village and Sahir Khan happens to be Billo’s School friend. Very soon Billo becomes a famed person in village and everyone persuades him let them to meet star. However for many reasons and his inhibitions he fails in meeting the star and thus become the cause of anger and ridicule of villagers. Watch some stills from the hilarious movie.

Welcome 2009 !! latest movies bollywood news & wallpaper

2008 is gone forever and 2009 has crept in with many promising films in store. 2008 was a year of Bollywood relationships going public with Saif-Kareena and Deepika-Ranbir openly admitting that they are in love. 2008 was a year with little hits and much flops. Hope 2009 fights the global recession raining gold at the box-office. Some of the films to be recently released are ‘Bad Luck Govind’, ‘Kaash….Mere Hote’, ‘The President is Coming’ on January 9. On the same date will be coming Rakesh Sarang’ directed ‘Horn Ok Pleassss’ starring Nana Patekar, Rimi Sen and Muzammil Ibrahim.

January 16 will see the release of much awaited ‘Chandni Chowk To China’ starring Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Ranvir Shorey and Mithun Chakraborty’ in lead roles.

‘The Murderer’ and ‘Firaaq’ will be released on January 23 along with ‘Raaz-The Mystery continues’ from Mohit Suri. The film has Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut and Adhyayan in the lead roles.

Other films to be released in Januray are ‘Victory’, ‘Luck By Chance’, ‘Mumbai Chakachak’ and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.

Filsm to be released in February are ‘Aloo Chat’, ‘Jugaad’, ‘Billu Barber’ starring SRK, Irrfan Khan and Lara Dutta, ‘Delhi 6’ with Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor in lead roles, ‘Rang Rasiya’, ‘Fox’ and so on.

With so many filsm in store 2009 definitely seems to be promising!!

2008 - Bollywood movies which top the list

Produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Siddhartha Raj Anand, this had all the magic like other Yashraj films. Ranbir Kapoor played the lead role against three co-stars Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone and Minissha Lamba in this film.

Jodhaa Akbar

Produced and directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar and excellent scores from A.R.Rehman, this film did not fare very well at the box-office but does receive a mention here because of the superb chemistry between Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan. Jodhaa Akbar is a love story, it portrays beautifully, the defiance of Jodhaa, the Rajput girl who is asked to marry Akbar, a Muslim Emperor.

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

Yet another one from Yash Raj Filsm, this one marks the debut of Anushka Sharma with the superstar SRK who plays two different shades in the film as Surinder Sahni, a simple, clean hearted, honest man working for Punjab Power, and Raj, who is what one calls a flimi ‘macho’ man

Singh Is King

Produced by Vipul Shah and directed by Anees Bazmee, this is by far the biggest hit of 2008. This is a by and by masala entertainment film with Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles.

Fashion

Directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, the film shows the darker aspect of World of Fashion, glamour and ramp shows. The film revolves around the life of three models played by Priyanka Chopra, Mugdha Godse and Kangana Ranaut.

Golmaal Returns

A sequel to ‘Golmaal’, this Rohit Shetty directed film is no match to its original but has some hilarious situations and commendable performances from Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade and Celina Jailtey enough to set the cash registers ringing at the box office.

Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

Directed by Abbas Tyrewala, this film has been produced by Aamir Khan to launch his nephew Imraan Khan who delivers promising performance alongwith newcomer Genelia D’souza. The film has a simple story about a group of friends and focuses on the couple that is in love.

Race

Abbas Mastaan are masters when it comes to thrillers. This thrillers of theirs was a superhit at the box office with Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Anil Kapoor, Bipasha Basu and Katrina Kaif in the main roles.

Rock On

Once again the team of Dil Chahta Hai, Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar is back with director Abhishek Kpoor for a suberb delivery. The film marks the debut of director Farhan Akhtar as an actor and rock star. This film is about friends and friendship and deals with the love for music in the band called ‘Magik’. As a band, Adi (Farhan), Rob (Luke Kenny), KD (Purab Kohli) and Joe (Arjun) were a treat.

Ghajini

The movie is yet to be released but the list would be incomplete without inclusion of Aamir Khan’s much awaited ‘Ghajini’ which marks the Bollywood debut of Asin and also stars Jiah Khan and Mohit Ahlawat

Diana Penty chosen over Deepika Padukone

Super hot Indian model Diana Penty has been chosen as the new brand ambassador for Maybelline New York, the international cosmetics brand, replacing Deepika Padukone who was named brand ambassador in June 2007. The flattered young model said, “I feel great to get this opportunity to endorse a brand that is so vibrant and truly multi-ethnic. For me it is not only about whom I am replacing but it’s about being on the same platform as international models and get international exposure.”

With this honour, Diana joins the ranks of international supermodels like Adriana Lima and Christy Turlington. This 23 yr old Indian model hails from Mmbai and is a known face of Indian fashion and modelling industry for almost three years now. She has graduated from St Xavier’s college, Mumbai, where she studied Elite Model Management.