Court dismisses petition seeking FIR against Bachchan

Mumbai, June 11: A local court in Barabanki dismissed a petition seeking registration of a criminal case against actor Amitabh Bachchan. The case was sought to be registered by a woman village head of Daulatpur village , who demanded action against Bachchan for allegedly “defrauding and cheating” the local population by not honouring his commitment of building a women’s college there.

Sonu Sood: Salman went out of his way for me

Mumbai, June 11: Salman Khan has found yet another admirer for himself. The name is Sonu Sood who, after making an impact alongside Hrithik Roshan (JODHAA AKBAR) and Akshay Kumar (SINGH IS KINNG), is now looking forward to making his presence felt yet again in Salman Khan starrer DABANGG.

Raj made me feel special, he made my day: Shilpa

Mumbai, June 11: Shilpa Shetty had a rocking birthday. All thanks to hubby Raj Kundra, who planned a surprise trip to celebrate the day.

“Birthday rocked! Raj made it very special and so did all of you… actually feel blessed, feels great to be loved! OK back to shopping now,” Shilpa, who turned 35 on Tuesday, posted on her Twitter page.

Raj planned a trip for Shilpa and both of them left for Hong Kong on Monday, but she didn’t know until then that their final destination was Macau.

Here comes Sanjay Dutt Jr! – errr, well hopefully

Mumbai, June 11: Finally the unexpected has happened, not soo long from now we are soon going to see sanju Jr – Sanju’s wife Manyata is just three months pregnant and the proud parents to be are just overwhelmed that their prayer for a bundel of joy has been answered.

From his first marriage, Sanjay has a lovely daughter Trishala, but rounds has it that he wants a cute lil baby boy this time. But, keeping all rumours at bay, the Dutt’s don’t have any particular preference for a baby boy or a girl.

Why Did Devgan Meet Modi?

Gandhinagar, June 11: Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan wants Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to see and give his views on his recently-released film Rajneeti. The two met at the state secretariat on Thursday.

Devgan met Modi in a bid to explore the possibility of setting up a solar power project in the state, an official aware of the developments said.

The actor was all praise for his leadership qualities and style of governance and extended his greetings on the occasion of the state’s golden jubilee, he said.

When Hrithik had to baby-sit Ranbir!

Mumbai, June 11: Not much has been written about the strong bond shared by the Roshans and the Kapoors (read Rishi Kapoor), except that the two have starred in quite a few films together, and so it came as quite a surprise when in an interview to a weekly, super hero Hrithik Roshan revealed his fondness for the latest superstar of the tinsel town (something we had predicted almost 2 years back!), Ranbir Kapoor, and the warm vibes that still exist between the two of them.

Aishwarya Rai wows at Longines Charity Dinner

Mumbai, June 11: Aishwarya Rai was a picture of grace and sophistication in a black Elie Saab plunging gown.

At Longines Charity Dinner which was held at the Rodin Museum in Paris on June 7.

Aishwarya’s train gown had a pleated bodice with the deep V neckline extending into.

A knotted chiffon drape cascading down in the front. The studded padded cap sleeves extended to the back.

She accessorized with a gold clutch, diamond stud earrings, a diamond bracelet.

And a gold bangle in her left arm, a Longines watch in her right arm and multiple rings.

Katrina Kaif missing the boys

Mumbai, June 11: After working with ‘boys’ Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpayee in Raajneeti, actress Katrina Kaif is missing them.

So while the gang enjoyed the recent Hong Kong premiere of the film, Kat unfortunately had to skip the do. And the culprit is Kat’s busy schedule.

In fact, as soon as she came from Dubai and Muscat she jetted to Spain for Zoya Akhtar’s film Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara.

But Kat is keeping in touch with the ‘Raajneeti’ team and she is aware what’s happening and where; it’s just that she is physically missing from the action.

Lara Dutta – Boo OOPs story!

Mumbai, June 11: Lara Dutta, the latest bollywood star to be a victim of wardrobe mal-function, really has the presence of mind to handle it the right way.

The Boo- OOPs story goes like this- Reportedly, Lara Dutta, who was in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for the IIFA ceremony, had been about to give.

A small speech on stage, as she was just about to promote a musical reality show that she is judging, when disaster struck.

The very low dress that Lara was wearing suddenly snapped, and her cleavage, much more than she would have liked to be seen, was visible for a fraction of.

Jolie to play Cleopatra in new biopic

London, June 11: Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is reportedly all set to portray legendary Egyptian ruler Cleopatra, in a new biopic.

With the 35-year-old beauty in in mind, film producer Scott Rudin has purchased the film rights to upcoming biography Queen of the Nile, Cleopatra: A Life, according to a recent report. “The movie is being developed for and with Jolie,” the producer’s office said in a statement.

I was expecting to be eliminated before: Additi Gupta

Mumbai, June 11: Additi Gupta was the first celebrity to bid adieu to ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’ on Star Plus last week but the girl seems to be quite happy with the judges’ decision. In fact, our girl was expecting her elimination immediately after the show hit the air. Additi Gupta could not stop saying, “My team was so sweet that they didn’t want me to get tagged and were very supportive. I will never forget the journey, even though it ended too soon.”

Aruna Shields to pose nude in Mr Singh Mrs Mehta

Mumbai, June 11: It looks like Mr Singh Mrs Mehta produced by Manu Kumaran will run into trouble with the Censor Board. The reason is that the film requires the female lead Aruna Shields to pose nude in one of the sequences like Kate Winslet did in Titanic.

Himesh Reshammiya’s Mud Mud Ke… shelved

Mumbai, June 11: Bollywood, Himesh Reshammiya, Mud Mud Ke, shelved, Jennifer Kotwal

The singer-turned-actor had shot for about 40 per cent of the film. His co-stars were newbies Niharika Singh (a beauty pageant winner) and model Jennifer Kotwal (who was once linked to Yuvraj Singh and has featured in south films).

Himesh Reshammiya with Niharika Singh and Jennifer Kotwal

Admits Himesh, “I have no clue what is happening to the project. I have not heard from the producers for the last nine months.”

Singing is better than talking: Miley Cyrus

London, June 11: Teen starlet Miley Cyrus says that she prefers singing to talking normally because it’s much better for her voice.

“Singing is actually better for your voice than talking, when you talk you use the lower part of your voice; when you sing you’re using a different part of your voice and actually it doesn’t hurt your voice as much,” femalefirst.co.uk quoted Cyrus as saying.

The “Hannah Montana” star recently provoked a controversy as she simulated a lesbian kiss with a dancer during a TV show in Britain.

——-IANS

After five decades, Indian cinema re-enters golden period: Karan Johar

New Delhi, June 11: With new ideas, new energy and new talent, the Indian film industry is entering the golden period of cinema it left behind five decades ago, says Karan Johar, one of India’s most formidable commercial filmmakers.

“The Indian film industry has changed leaps and bounds over 10 years… there’s new energy, new ideas, new ideologies being represented… so much immense talent. We are entering the golden period of cinema which we left behind five decades ago and I think we are going to attain that status very soon,” Karan told IANS in an interview.

Kareena shares strange connection with Julia

Mumbai, June 11: Kareena Kapoor feels she shares a strange connection with her Hollywood counterpart, Julia Roberts. Here’s why:-

A popular film magazine recently polled for India’s Most Beautiful Woman and Kareena Kapoor emerged on top of the list. In the US, Julia Roberts has won the poll as the Most Beautiful Woman In The World.

Bebo is thrilled to be in the same league as Julia. This is her third ‘link’ with the Hollywood actress. Kareena plays Roberts’ role in the remake of Stepmom. And had an opportunity to meet the Pretty Woman, who stayed at Pataudi on her last trip to India.

Lara Dutta suffers wardrobe malfunction

Mumbai, June 11: The latest incident of wardrobe malfunction occurred at the recent IIFA award ceremony held in Colombo. This time, it was the turn of the sizzling beauty Lara Dutta to bear the brunt of wardrobe malfunction.

Abhishek’s bad hair day on Raavan sets

Mumbai, June 11: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan seems to think love is in the hair. He is very particular about his haircut and styling but he had a bad hair day while shooting for his upcoming release Raavan. Believe it or not, it was filmmaker Mani Ratnam who gave Abhishek a hard time.

Rahman set to enthral US with Bollywood-Hollywood fusion

Washington, June 11: Music maestro A.R. Rahman is all set to enthral audiences in the US capital on Sunday as part of a world tour that takes him across America, Canada, France, Switzerland, Holland and Britain.

The 45-day world tour titled “AR Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour” starting with a show today at the Nassau Coliseum in New York goes to New Jersey, Washington, Chicago, Detroit, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Raleigh and Atlanta on the US leg.

Singing is better than talking: Miley Cyrus

London, June 11: Teen starlet Miley Cyrus says that she prefers singing to talking normally because it’s much better for her voice.

“Singing is actually better for your voice than talking, when you talk you use the lower part of your voice; when you sing you’re using a different part of your voice and actually it doesn’t hurt your voice as much,” femalefirst.co.uk quoted Cyrus as saying.

The “Hannah Montana” star recently provoked a controversy as she simulated a lesbian kiss with a dancer during a TV show in Britain.
–IANS

Kareena and Bipasha are friends again

Mumbai, June 11: Karena Kapoor and Bipasha Basu have been sworn enemies for long. It had begun with a catfight on the sets of Aitbaar.

But things seem to be changing for the better these days. The two recently met at Colombo, during the IIFA Awards ceremony.

Buzz is that Kareena invited Bips to her hotel suite where she and Saif Ali Khan had arranged a small party. We don’t know if Bips went for this bash, but a time may soon come when both will be seen partying together.

—Agencies

Amir visits to Europe

Mumbai, June 11: Amir Khan’s frequent visits to Europe had put everyone under the impression that he was on an extended holiday. But the truth is, Aamir is neck deep in work. He is busy with his home production Peepli Live and doesn’t want to leave anything to chance.

Peepli Live, directed by Anusha Rizvi, is the fourth film being produced by Aamir — Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par and Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na were the other three — and he has been meeting the heads of various production and distribution houses.

I didn’t skip IIFA: Abhishek Bachchan

New Delhi, June 11: Abhishek Bachchan, who missed the 11th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) event in Sri Lanka, defended his absence from the gala due to work commitments.

“I didn’t skip the IIFA awards. I have been shooting in Istanbul for one of my films called ‘Game’ so unfortunately I couldn’t attend it,” Abhishek said via live chat.

Abhishek was on live chat on raavan.zapak.com with over 40,000 fans for almost an hour, to promote his upcoming movie “Raavan”.

LAHORE director Sanjay Chauhan’s dream comes true

Mumbai, June 10: His first movie will have its own Hollywood version, making director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan worth a headline. However, if you thought that the director would take a break and just bask in the glory of the different awards and acclaims, then here’s news for you. Chauhan is busy these days location hunting for his next movie. And during one such trip he got a chance to visit NASA.

Mere Paas Ranbir Kapoor Hai

Mumbai, June 10: Ranbir Kapoor has raised his stock value in bollywood to such levels that anything that is associated with his name is bound to spell success.

From filmmakers to corporates, Ranbir Kapoor aka RK is the new success formula that can turn the game in your favour. The only condition being, if only you can afford him with his price tag.