Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Jessica smitten by all things Indian
International divas are making a beeline for India. Now, it's Jessica Simpson's turn to hit Indian shores. The singer, in fact, fell for everything Indian.So, be it a traditional makeover with sari, mehndi and bindi or Bollywood songs, Jessica went all out to soak in Indian culture.
The American stunner writes on her Twitter account: "I am watching Slumdog Millionaire again. After being in India, I am amazed by everything I have been able to witness. Wow! magical moments."
For the uninitiated, the pop star shot for her new TV show-Price of Beauty in Mumbai. At a party thrown by Neha Dhupia.
Who represented Indian beauty for Jessica's show, she charmed in a turquoise sari embellished with antique gold work.
Though Jessica turned up in casual clothes, she wore the sari soon after entering the venue. Interestingly, Jessica was enjoying Bollywood music at the glamourous party. Though her sari was light, she managed it like a pro.
In fact, she also asked the lounge's VJ to play several Hindi songs as she tried hard to copy typical Bollywood dance steps. Jessica was spotted wearing a traditional trident-shaped bindi and mehndi. Already, it has made big news in the world media with Jessica being called "Henna hottie." She was spotted wearing mehndi designs even after her return to Los Angeles.
The Dukes of Hazzard star, who partnered with Neha for the Indian part of her show, was in Mumbai with her friends-Cacee Cobb and Hollywood stylist Ken Paves "to meet women, study local fashions, dietary fads and beauty regimes".
"Despite being a star, Jessica is humble. She showed respect for the the guests and mixed easily with them. She even tried to remember all the Indian names, but found it a bit difficult," says actress Sayali Bhagat, who attended the party.
Bollywood is the latest theme of Jessica's show. But it was not all glamour for the American beauty. She also went around Mumbai shopping for many things like chappals and ear-rings from places like Linking Road and Colaba besides tasting the famous paani-puri.
That's not all. The buzz goes that Jessica visited a girl who underwent a cleft operation she had sponsored besides going to a jewellery outlet to procure an expensive ethnic choker and ring set with Neha's help.
She reportedly also picked up a sari from Ritu Kumar's outlet. Simpson's visit to India comes after Julia Roberts filmed Eat, Pray, Love in the country and Kylie Minogue visited Mumbai to record a song, Chiggy wiggy, for Blue. Nicole Kidman too had visited Rajasthan to shoot for an ad campaign directed by Shekhar Kapur.
Lindsay too plans a trip Lindsay Lohan is all set to visit India for a charity event. "I'm going to India soon, actually, before Thanksgiving. I'm doing a documentary for the BBC Network," she said on the sidelines of an event in Los Angeles. Lindsay has revealed that she was inspired by Branson, whom she met in Dubai, to do charity work.
The Mean Girls star's ambitious project, reports suggest, is on the trafficking of children in Bihar. It will start soon. "We're just trying to work out the dates. I'm a little nervous, but I'm excited to do something like that. I think it is important to kind of have a voice when you can have one, and make a difference," she has said.
Big B ties up with Toonz for 3-D film
Years after it created the animated version of legendary court poet Tenali Raman to the applause of audiences around.The world, Toonz Animation is giving the same treatment to Bollywood’s living legend Amitabh Bachchan.
Toonz has tied up with Amitabh Bachchan Corporation for a 90-minute animation film production, with an estimated production cost of Rs 20 crore.
The 3-D film, which features twin characters and has been given the working title, Twinergy, is predominantly aimed at Indian audiences, but will also be released for worldwide theatre audiences.
“The pre-production of the movie is over and we hope to complete production in time for the film to hit theatres by Diwali 2010”, Toonz Animation CEO P Jayakumar said here. “It is not easy for an animated version to compete with top-rung commercial movies at the theatres, and therefore we need to time the release well”, he said.
Mr Bachchan will give voice to the character and also have a share in the movie rights, but the funding risk is being taken by Toonz. Mr Bachchan is expected to start sound recording for the movie next month. Mr Jayakumar said Big B had been presented with seven different concepts for the movie, and that he had liked as many as four of them, from which one was chosen. The movie features adopted twin brothers in a palace, and has a lot of palace intrigue thrown in, complete with a greedy, power-hungry uncle.
While animated films may be distinctly different from regular productions that have human actors, Twinergy will be directed by Priyadarshan, of Bollywood and Mollywood fame. Toonz Animation, which completed a decade of operations this year, has a clientele including Disney, BBC, Marvel, Paramount, Universal, Cartoon Network and Hallmark, and has changed its profile from being a production house to being a one-stop solutions provider for entertainment major across the world.
Toonz Animation’s animated television series productions include ‘The Adventures of Tenali Raman’ and ‘Hanuman Returns’. The company is presently engaged in the production of two other 3-D movies in addition to the venture with Amitabh Bachchan Corporation, namely ‘Gatturo’, based on a Latin American character, and a Santa Claus movie to be released by Christmas 2010.
Kat - Who wouldn't talk to SRK?
Don’t shoot the postman for bringing in bad news is something Bollywood hasn’t heard of.Ever since Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan had their historic squabble at Katrina Kaif’s birthday party last year.
The girl has carried the cross of the untoward incident. And every time she even bumps into SRK accidentally.
The media has a field day putting their meeting under a microscope. Katrina isn’t complaining about this.
But it is a matter of consternation for her. In the last week, she bumped into the Badshah of Bollywood.
On two occasions at Subhash Ghai’s wedding anniversary and Sussanne Khan’s birthday party, on October 24 and 25 respectively.
And media reports that followed both events only spoke of her interaction with SRK, almost making it seem like an aberration.
“I fail to understand why people must constantly focus on just one aspect of an event,’’ says Kat.
“I’m not complaining because I know that if you are in the eye of the media, it only means that you are important enough to them.
However, my bumping into Shah Rukh or spending time with him at an event is just a regular thing. I think people should stop trying to look for controversy in every nook and cranny. All of us are here to work. And we have common functions to attend. Naturally, when we’re under the same roof, we will interact. Why make a fuss? Who wouldn’t want to associate with Shah Rukh or Karan Johar?’’
She is aware that controversies don’t carry a star through. “After four years in the industry, I know fully well that if your work doesn’t speak for you, everything else is inconsequential,” admitted Katrina. “Believe me, I’m not excited about being in the paper everyday, or on TV, unless there is something in my career worth talking about. Media hype and publicity can’t sustain a star for long. It’s like an air balloon that can be pricked anytime... and will go phut.’’
Wanting to take her career to the next level, Katrina is keen to associate with makers like Karan Johar. Once again she isn’t looking for any smart-alec remarks on how she is switching camps. “Karan thinks out of the box. On the one hand, he makes a Dostana and then a path-breaking film like Wake Up Sid.
Naturally, I’d like to do a film for his banner. Likewise, working with Adi is a pleasure. He has a young unit and they work with clockwork precision. Doing a film for them is being on a school camp, but completely result oriented.’’
Having said that, Katrina still knows that she has achieved just 20 per cent of what actresses like Kareena Kapoor have. “Honestly, I have no illusions about where I’m positioned,’’ said the pragmatic girl. “I’m nobody’s fool and for the moment, all I want is to do is some good work.’’
"Shahid and I are not in touch" - Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor is one bold girl in Bollywood who calls a spade a spade. She spoke her mind out when she was seeing Shahid Kapoor; no different when she switched to Saif Ali Khan. Now, she revealed that she and Shahid are not in touch.Kareena said that they shared a wonderful relationship in the past though they are not in touch with each other now. She added that they could wish each other well. She at least does that.We hope Shahid also does the same!
I've messed around with my system - Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra has just discovered she's suffering from an aggravated allergy.Along with a digestive system that she "messed up" by constantly munching junk food.
"I had to shoot this scene on a bale of hay for a reality show that had contestants sweating it out in a slum.
I was supposed to jump on top of the hay and roll over it. It was then that I started feeling very uncomfortable," she says.
Later when she came home, she discovered her allergy has aggravated, along with a bout of food poisoning she was already suffering from.
"It happened due to junk food and I have to admit it was me who messed around with my (digestive) system.
The allergic reaction to the dust is settling down and I will be getting back on the sets in two more days," Priyanka adds.
Channel authorities at UTV Bindaas said it was Priyanka herself who agreed to get on the hay.
"We never knew that she has such a horrible allergy to dust and neither did she. When she started shooting, one of the unit boys noticed her eyes had become blood-shot. Then she started sneezing violently. We realised something had gone wrong. But we quickly moved ahead with the shoot but her condition was really bad by the time we finished the shoot in the slum. We have apologised to her for this incident," the channel official says.
Priyanka admitted she herself wasn't aware that she had such a strong allergy. "It's a new discovery for me. My dad tells me I have ruined his reputation because he is a doctor. But I told him that I am also an army officer's daughter (Dr Ashok Chopra was an army doctor) and this is only a phase. I am not a delicate darling I am strong enough. I'll now work towards restoring my health. I can't afford to fall sick so much," ends Priyanka.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ranbir Kapoor-Katrina Kaif walk the ramp for Rohit Bal
Fashion designer Rohit Bal delivered a fabulous grand finale.Thus drawing the curtains on the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week.
Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif walked the ramp for him in decorative ethnic wear.
Rohit’s collection was based on the magnificence of the Mughal era.
There were high quality velvets and handspun muslin cloth on display. His show also had gold-painted dancers who had been flown in from Orissa. They were noticed after they won a talent show on TV. The dance group, which includes daily wage laborers, performed “Dashavatar” (the 10 incarnations of Vishnu).
Meanwhile the final day of the Fashion Week saw models in saris and sherwanis on a glass ramp with metallic lotuses strewn around underneath. Most of the designers went traditional that day, including Jaya Rathore, Jyotee Khaitan and Rohit Mittal.
Shilpa Shettys wedding date: Is it Nov 28?
There are rumors that the sexy Bollywood actress may tie the knot with her millionaire fiancée, Raj Kundra on Nov 28.Apparently, it is being said that a palace in either Jaipur or Udaipur will be the venue for the wedding.
The big question remains if the wedding is actually going to take place on Nov 28, then how is Shilpa’s baby sis Shamita going to attend it?
Shamita is participating in reality TV series Bigg Boss Season 3 owing to which she missed Shilpa’s engagement. Will she miss her sister’s wedding?
Katrina graces the cover of Vogues wedding edition
In the heavy wedding season running on, Vogue has come up with a wedding special edition. Covering the wedding edition is the beautiful and sizzling Katrina Kaif. The young lady sports a pretty purple sequinned Chanel Haute Couture dress.The issue contains designs from India’s most popular wedding gurus, suggestions from wedding planners, caterers, florists, invitation designers.
Hrithik to shoot intimate scenes with newcomer Monikangana
Kites is not alone when we talk about Hrithik Roshan’s intimate scenes in films. Hrithik will now have some passionate love scenes in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish.These scenes will be shot with Monikangana Dutta, a model and a debutante in Bollywood. The girl will play Hrithik’s former love interest in the film.
Although Hrithik is paired opposite Aishwarya Rai in this film but the two of them do not have any love making scenes in the film.
Monikangana has a very small but a very important role in the film. Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted her chemistry with Hrithik to be visible in the film as she plays his former love interest.
Although they haven’t shot any scenes by far but Sanjay Leela Bhansali has already told them. As the Monikangana is new in the film industry.
She is very nervous about the scenes she has to shoot with Hrithik but it has come to be known that Sussane knows.
That these scenes have to be shot and has also spoken to Monikangana about them so that she feels a little relaxed.
Kareena to work for Shah Rukh Khans Ra.One
The recent buzz in Bollywood has it that Kareena Kapoor will be working with Shah Rukh Khan in his home production Ra.One.In this film, Shah Rukh will play the role of a superhero who flies through the sky in order to save mankind.
Before this, Kareena and Shah Rukh have worked together in Asoka in 2001. After that she had refused to do Kal Ho na Ho for the money she was being offered.
But in the meanwhile she has also done a few dance numbers for him in his films Don and Billu. The movie Ra.One will go on floors in the month of December this year.
Angelina Jolie Black And White Sexy Picture Gallery
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Amrita to shape up
Sexy actress Amrita Rao who had been ill due to long hours of shooting, hired superstar Shah Rukh Khan's trainer to get her back in shape, said a source close to her. "Amrita wants to lose weight. She has been asked to go.On a complete health diet comprising fruit and boiled vegetables as she is required to look completely fit." The 28-year-old actress, who played a coy beauty in films like Vivaah and Ishq Vishq, went for a glamour make-over for Shortcut and she sizzled on the cover of Maxim's October issue.
"Gracing the cover of India's largest selling men's magazine was a fantastic opportunity and it just goes to show I am one of the most desirable actors in Tinseltown," said Amrita in a press statement. She is also rumoured to be mastering kick boxing and aerobics these days.
I was scared walking the ramp with Katrina - Ranbir
Bollywood youth icon Ranbir Kapoor turns showstopper along with model-turned actress Katrina Kaif.At the Rohit Bahl show of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week here but says he was nervous while sashaying the ramp with her.
"I was pretty nervous to face the stage with a veteran model like Katrina. The idea of walking the ramp with her made me go blank every time I thought of it.
It was she who led me beautifully to the stage making me feel comfortable with her," says Ranbir, who was here with Katrina to promote their film Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani set for release on November6.
Donned in Rohit Bahl's exotic collection Ranbir emerged in cream colour sherwani-style coat with pyjamas and Katrina had an embellished similar colour tunic to team up with him.
With models such as Muzzamil Ibrahim, Carol Gracias, Jessy Randhawa, Nayanika Chaterjee and Lisa Hayden, Bahl's says his show at the grand finale of the fashion week was based on 'Exotic India' signifying the country's inherent luxury.
"My collection signifies the golden bird and the golden peacock which India was known before the British era. The collection is called 'Yasas', a name which the nation was once known by for its elegance and grandeur," Bahl says. Bahl says Bollywood stars add an 'x-factor' to fashion shows besides the models on the ramp.
Appreciating Bahl's work, Katrina says, "Rohit has always been innovative, passionate and fearless about his designs and creations which make him the cherry of the cake. His designs have always left the audience applauding." On Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani, she says love is ajab rather than gajab. "Love is more Ajab than Gajab. To the outsiders, it may seem ordinary but for the two in love, it's gajab or rather strange.
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