Entertainment

Mumbai, July 14: Emraan Hashmi’s bad boy image doesn’t bother Prachi Desai, who plays his love interest in the forthcoming underworld drama “Once Upon A Time In Mumbai”. She says people should talk about her co-star’s achievements as an actor rather his on-screen kisses.

“Working with Emraan was one of my fondest experiences so far. He is one of my favourite co-actors,” Prachi, 21, who made her big screen debut as Farhan Akhtar’s wife in “Rock On!”, told IANS in an interview.

Mumbai, July 13: Yesteryears siren Zeenat Aman is all set to reunite with actor Raj Babbar in director Raja Bundela’s upcoming movie ‘Dil To Deewana Hai’, after a gap of 30 years.

The pair had appeared together for the first time in ‘Insaaf Ka Tarazu’ back in 1980, in which Zeenat played a while Babbar played a rapist.

Apart from Zeenat and Babbar, the film marks the Bollywood debut of Aamir Khan’s brother Hyder Ali and popular South Indian actress Sadaa.

Mumbai, July 13: If you thought this is a still from Eesha Koppikhar’s long-past-dead film Girlfriend (she played a lesbian in it), you’d be sorely mistaken.

This photo was actually taken at an event for the promotion of Gul Panag and Eesha’s next film together Hello Darling.

Note: This new flick has nothing to do with lesbianism. The girls are just being ‘friendly’ for the benefit of the photogs in attendance.

-Agencies

Mumbai, July 13: Shahid and Sonam Kapoor are shooting love scenes in a specially-designed carriage in a part of Edinburgh where no film has been shot before and with equipment, the ultra-sophisticated Jimmy Jib crane, never used in a Hindi film before.

Feeling flush with the success of I Hate Luv Storys (IHLS)—her first hit– Sonam Kapoor returned to Scotland last week to resume the shooting of Mausam with Shahid Kapoor who had been patiently waiting for his heroine to return so they could resume their-onscreen romancing for his father’s film Mausam.

Mumbai, July 13: Saif Ali Khan has been rigorously training in the most complex martial arts for his role as a spy in Sriram Raghavan’s Agent Vinod.

Saif’s latest acquisition to amplify the scope of his action scenes will make our other action stars go green with envy. It would certainly disappoint Vivek Oberoi to hear that Saif has beaten Vivek into getting the Prince Of Persia action director Cedric Proust to do the stunts in Agent Vinod.

Vivek’s producers planned to bring Proust for the sequel to Prince.

New Delhi, July 13: The whole world is smitten with pop diva Shakira and so is our Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Describing her as “gorgeous and gracious”, he says he was bowled over by her in South Africa during the just-concluded FIFA World Cup 2010.

“Gorgeous, gracious and absolutely heartwarming Shakira. (She) was so nice to the kids. We are (her) fans for life,” Shah Rukh posted on his Twitter page.

The actor even posted a casual picture as well as a family photograph with Shakira.

Mumbai, July 13: A dialogue mentioning Aishwarya Rai in the promos of upcoming film “Lamhaa” has caught the attention of many. But producer Bunty Walia and director Rahul Dholakia clarify that it does not mock her.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who plays a Kashmiri separatist leader in the film, says in one scene: “When Aishwarya Rai is unable to see the moon, it makes news. But why don’t the media report the plight of those thousands of Kashmiri wives who haven’t seen their husbands for years?”

The latest buzz doing the rounds in B-town is that the Deepika Padukone will be roped in as the lead lady for the Krissh sequel.

Few know that Bangalore beauty Deepika Padukone was Rakesh Roshan’s first choice for ‘Kites’ opposite Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan. But, Deepika refused the offer saying, she was not very comfortable with the intimate scenes in the movie, and was also hesitant to wear a bikini at that point.

But, this time, the actress is keen to team up with Hrithik, who she considers as one of the finest talents around.

Mumbai, July 13: Alright, Amitabh Bachchan is hosting ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 4’ on Sony. The moment this was out, one anticipated rival channels to chase other big superstars of Bollywood. Most of Bollywood’s big wigs sans Aamir Khan have made their television debut.

As Big B returns again to TV, there is talk in the media circle that Shah Rukh Khan will be chased by rival channels.

It didn’t take long for speculation to ripe as King Khan is said to be hosting the fourth season of ‘Bigg Boss’, so claims a news channel.

Mumbai, July 13: Actress Sugandha who shot to fame after playing the memorable role of Shaleen in Imran Khan starrer ‘Jaane tu ya jaane na’. Now days she is being talked about as her upcoming film ‘Tere bin Laden’ is near to its release. In this film, she is playing the role of Laden’s lady love and will be seen romancing with him. Isn’t it strange, Laden-Love- Romance?

Mumbai, July 13: This years Commonwealth Games will witness some Bollywood action. News is that New Delhi, is eyeing Bollywood stunner Katrina Kaif to to perk up the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games to be held in October this year.

If rumours are to be believed, the gorgeous Katrina Kaif has been approached to perform at the gala event. She will dance to the Commonwealth Games anthem, to be composed by the ace music director A R Rahman.

So far, there is no confirmation either from the actress or from the CWG organizing committee.

London, July 13: Singer Leona Lewis is keeping herself busy with animal charity work to get over the split with her boyfriend.

The “Bleeding Love” singer spent the weekend at a bear sanctuary in Romania for the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) after completing her British tour in a bid to try and take her mind off her childhood sweetheart Lou Al-Chamaa, web media reports.

“It’s amazing. The bears are magnificent. After a life of abuse, they are finally happy,” said Leona.

Leona and Lou announced the end of their 10-year relationship in June.

–Agencies

London, July 13: Singer-actress Janet Jackson, who has been linked to millionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana who is almost a decade younger than her, says there is nothing wrong in dating younger men.

The 44-year-old believes it’s her prerogative if she wants to go out with younger guys and insists an age gap shouldn’t get in the way of love, web media reports.

Mumbai, July 13: Yesteryears siren Zeenat Aman is all set to reunite with actor Raj Babbar in director Raja Bundela’s upcoming movie ‘Dil To Deewana Hai’, after a gap of 30 years.

The pair had appeared together for the first time in ‘Insaaf Ka Tarazu’ back in 1980, in which Zeenat played a model while Babbar played a rapist.

Apart from Zeenat and Babbar, the film marks the Bollywood debut of Aamir Khan’s brother Hyder Ali and popular South Indian actress Sadaa.

London, July 13: Actress Angelina Jolie says reports that she is contemplating early retirement are not true but “there will be less films at some point”.

“They (Vanity Fair editors) know how to sell a magazine. I simply said that in the years to come I’ll be doing less of acting and more of other things. It’s really not that interesting,” imdb.com quoted her as saying.

“It’s not that I’m retiring, but there will be less films at some point and I’d love to do other things. I’d love to live in Africa for six months and fly planes.”

Kolkata, July 13: Bollywood actress Vidya Balan shot at the City of Joy for her upcoming movie No One Killed Jessica. She took a ride in the famous Calcutta Tramways during her course of shooting in the city. She travelled from Esplanade to Park Circus in sequence which was followed well by the fans all along the roads.

Mumbai, July 13: While it is known that Kangna Ranaut recently bought a penthouse apartment (a triplex) on the 11th floor of a Bandra building, no one is aware that Sanjay Dutt’s wife Maanayata helped her buy her dream home.

Mumbai, July 13: Bipasha Basu is looking to expand her horizons. The Bollywood bombshell, who is launching her chic fitness line and her second fitness DVD only months after she floated her company, is planning to hit the cosmetics industry by storm.

“I think I understand cosmetics and make-up very well. I’m known for my make-up and it is something I have been always interested in.

Mumbai, July 13: Sexy shorts and tank tops – actress Lillete Dubey’s daughter Ira Dubey has worn all this and even less for her first commercial Bollywood film Aisha in order to look flamboyant and wild, and says she felt almost “half-naked”. “My character in Aisha is quite flamboyant and wild. So my clothes required to be bizarrely quirky and bold.Fashion is a huge element in Aisha,” Ira told IANS.

Mumbai, July 13: We have been constantly reporting about Katrina Kaif shooting in Spain for Zoya Akhtar’s Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara but she has found a home away from home as the team of the film is as close as a family. So much so that they not only remembered her Birth day on 16th July but have also planned a surprise party to make feel special on this special day.

New Delhi, July 13: Actor Ronit Roy, one of the most popular faces on television, has no qualms about starring in women-centric shows and says he enjoys being the man in a world dominated by women.

Ronit, better known as Mihir Virani from ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ or Rishabh Bajaj from ‘Kasauti Zindagi Ke’, says he never felt overshadowed by the female protagonists.

Mumbai, July 13: The world will soon get to admire the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai, who is teaming up with the British beauty, Kate Winslet.

No!! They aren’t coming together in a film but for an ad.

Well, the Indian beauty and British blonde are all set to shoot together for the first time in Italy, for an international cosmetic brand.

Aish is all excited and very keen to work with Kate, whom she has met only briefly previously.
–Agencies

Mumbai, July 13: Asin is the first film star from Kollywood in 30 years, to have set foot in Jaffna and Vavuniya which was once dominated by the LTTE.

The actress is in Sri Lanka for the last two weeks, shooting for her Hindi film Ready with Salman Khan. She wanted to do something to help the Tamil population of these areas, and thus came up with the idea of a medical camp along with Salman’s ‘Being Human Foundation’.

Mumbai, July 13: Guess papa Rakesh Roshan has got over the Kites failure. The director is now ready to work on the Krrish sequel which will mark the comeback of the hit father-son duo on silver screen.

Buzz is that, Rakesh Roshan has already started working on the script with Robin Bhatt, and the basic plot for the sequel is almost ready.

While Duggu (Hrithik Roshan) is currently in Spain, busy shooting for Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, papa Rakesh is busy having sessions with the fellow writers for a great script.

Wonder who would be the lead actress this time…
–Agencies

Mumbai, July 13: We know that Katrina Kaif has a weakness that she can’t hide. It’s her accented dialogue delivery in films. It’s been more than six years since the angelic beauty stepped into Bollywood, but she can’t still get that Brit accent out of her Hindi dialogues.

Despite that the gal has managed to not just cement her place but rise to the top in B-Town because she also has a strength. It’s her ability to impeccably memorize pages of lengthy dialogues.