Shahid mum on Kareena

Mumbai, June 07: The two actors don’t talk to each other. However Shahid is a gentleman. He will not kiss-and-tell. So he never utters anything against his ex-lady love. As for Kareena, she too is not interested in commenting on her ex or any of his current flames.

Ekta Kapoor To Party In Parents’ Home(But They Are Not Invited)

Mumbai, June 07: As usual, Ekta Kapoor plans to host a big birthday bash a month after her actual birthday.

Though she turns 31 on June 7 the birthday bash will be held on July 11. This is the partying procedure followed by the capricious queen of soaps every year.

But this time there’s a difference. The party will be held in Ekta’s parents’ home. But her parents are not invited.

I’m not sexy: Katrina

Mumbai, June 06: Katrina Kaif has been voted the India’s Sexiest Woman yet again but this is one honour lovely lass is not ready to accept.

She says, “I would rather be thought of as pretty rather than sexy.”

Kat is also not bothered by men downloading pictures of her from the internet, she is not entirely comfortable with her racy image. What’s puzzling is that the lady has been covered up in most of her films and yet has been sparking men’s imagination more than those who’ve been stripping down.

Ash-Abhi follows Saif-Bebo!

Mumbai, June 06: After Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, it is now Abhishek and Aishwarya Bachchan who will be seen in the role of a spy in super-slick espionage film called ‘Crooked’.

After wrapping Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ravaan’, the couple will kick start the shooting of ‘Crooked’. By stepping into the similar roles of Saif and Bebo who are playing spies in Sriram Raghavan’s ‘Agent Vinod’, Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan became follower of the trend set by Saif and Kareena.

Akshay Kumar’s new look in Action Replay

Mumbai, June 06: We earlier saw Akshay Kumar donning a Chinese piggy tail for a song in Chandni Chowk To China and now he will be seen sporting long hair through out the film in Vipul Shah’s Action Replay. Both Aishwarya Rai and Akshay Kumar will be seen sporting the 70’s look in the film.

Zayed Khan excited about hosting IIFA Fashion Extravaganza

Mumbai, June 06: After walking the ramp at Inter International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) last year this year Zayed Khan is all set to be the show host for the IIFA 2009 Fashion Extravaganza along with Sophie Choudhary at the Venetian Macao.

Zayed tells us that he is not just excited but a little nervous as well. Why you may ask then well that’s because he hasn’t done anything like this before.

Get ready for a rush of new releases

Mumbai, June 06: Now that the ongoing strike between the producers and multiplex owners is finally over, fans of Bollywood films should now get prepared for a rush of new releases that were put on hold because of the strike.

The onslaught begins with Vashu Bhagnani’s Kal Kissne Dekha to be the first film to release post end of strike. This Vivek Sharma directed film will release on coming Friday, 12th June, 2009. It will be the first Bollywood film to release worldwide after the two month strike between Producers-Distributors and Exhibitors.

Kareena to sport Barbie doll look in ‘Kambakkht Ishq’

New Delhi, June 06: Kareena Kapoor’s look in “Kambakkht Ishq” is being touted as her most glamorous ever, but her make-up artist Mallika Bhat says that apart from looking ultra glam, she will also sport a “Barbie doll-look” in the action thriller.

“One of Kareena’s looks in the film is inspired by Barbie doll,” Bhat told IANS over telephone from Mumbai.

Rani compares Sherlyn with Sophia Lauren

Mumbai, June 05: In a profession that witnesses ugly cat fights due to cut throat competition, Rani Mukherjee has taken the first step of complimenting a co-artist for her performance.

She surprised Sherlyn Chopra, who has a major role to play in the yet untitled Yash Raj Films production, by not just lending her tips on how to face the camera but also comparing her with none other than Hollywood legend Sophia Lauren!

Sonam to play Saahiban for Rakeysh Mehra

Mumbai, June 05: Actress Sonam Kapoor is all set to play the role of Saahiban in an ambitious screen adaptation by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

It is very popular about Saahiban that when she stepped out in the streets of Punjab, the nine angels that guard the spheres died on seeing her beauty.

So far no Hindi film based on the Mirza-Saahiban love story has yet been made, there have, however, there have been many screen adaptations in Hindi and Punjabi of legendary romances like Heer-Ranjha, Laila-Majnu and Sohni-Mahiwal.

The idea struck to Rakeysh Mehra during the making of Delhi 6.

Salman Khan buys a yacht along with his brothers

Mumbai, June 05: Don’t be surprised if you see the Khan brothers Salman, Sohail and Arbaaz partying on a private yacht in Alibaug. Sources reveal that Salman has bought a yacht, and it is parked at a private stretch of the beach in Alibaug.

A source reveals, “Sohail came up with the idea of buying a yacht because he loves the ocean and swimming. Salman and Arbaaz supported him and decided they get one. The yacht is a medium- sized model that can host a small party of 10 people. Salman and Sohail were spotted partying on it a month back with a bunch of kids from their family.”

A getaway

Celina manhandled by Tusshar Kapoor

Mumbai, June 05: Tusshar Kapoor is too much of a good boy to let anything get in the way of his work. Professional to a fault, he won’t let anything or anyone to bring the shooting to a halt not even his best buddy Celina Jaitly.

When provoked this seedha and shaant boy can get quite ferocious as Celina discovered. Recently, the actor had a showdown with her, followed by a cold war for a few days.

Aamir, Akshay, Hrithik nominated for AXN action awards

New Delhi, June 05: Bollywood stars Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan are in the race to bag the best actor award at the AXN Action Awards.

While Aamir has been nominated for “Ghajini”, Akshay is in contention for “Tashan” and Hrithik for “Jodhaa Akbar”.

“‘Ghajini’ is a film that required a lot of aggression that exposes the basic crude emotion of human loss. I’m honoured to be nominated in the best action actor category, as the action in the film is more complex and thought provoking, showcasing anger, vengeance and physical violence,” said Aamir in a statement.

Pitt gifts diamonds to daughter on third birthday

London, June 05: Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made sure his daughter Shiloh had a memorable third birthday by presenting her with two diamond and platinum necklaces on the day.

Contactmusic.com reports, the tiny tot celebrated her birthday May 27 and her proud papa surprised her with priceless gifts from designer Neil Lane, including a 1.5-carat chain worth a whopping $15,000.

Little Shiloh wasn’t the only one to be given diamonds.

Amitabh Bachchan’s bald look in Balki’s ‘Pa’

Mumbai, June 05: With summer at its peak, everyone almost goes for a crew cut or maybe a completely tonsured look. But one visit to the sets of Pa has a totally different story to tell and see. Everyone’s ground fell apart when realised that the fully tonsured man (which also included his eyebrows!) was none other than Amitabh Bachchan…yes…you heard it right…the Legendary Amitabh Bachchan. And this look of his is not in tune with the summer and its heat. Instead this is how he will look like in his forthcoming film Pa which stars him alongwith beta Abhishek and Vidya Balan.

Saif-Kareena soon to get married

Mumbai, June 05: Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s marriage took place and broken up many times, not in reality but on the gossip table. If one moment the duo declares that marriage is soon to be held then the next moment they denied getting married so early. Now unsurprisingly another gossip is doing the rounds that the couple is soon going to get married and this time it has come straight from the mouth of the bridegroom Saif Ali Khan.

Hrithik to leave his father

Mumbai, June 05: The Barbara Mori episode has damaged father-son and husband-wife relationship. Hrithik has however won over Suzanne’s heart with his love and trust but could not mend his relationship with his father and their relationship has finally gone kaput. Rakesh Roshan was indirectly blamed for the tension that Hrithik-Suzanne has gone though in their happily married life. Miffed with pa, Hrithik has decided to keep distance from his father.

Saif, Bebo to celebrate 2yrs of togetherness

Mumbai, June 04: August 16 calls for a grand celebration for the couple in love, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor. The day is special for the duo in two ways, first it is going to be Saif’s birthday and secondly on that particular date they will complete two years of togetherness.

Sonam calls Ash, Auntyji

Mumbai, June 04: There lies a naughty face behind the innocent and docile looks of new bee Sonam Kapoor. After humiliating Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in L’Oreal issue, Sonam again takes a dig on her and referred Ash as Aunty Ji considering her age and taking into account that she has worked with her papa.

Sonam says ‘Ash has worked with my dad so I have to call her aunty na?’ Sonam popularized the new nickname of Ash among her friends.

Rakhi’s new admirer

Mumbai, June 03: Controversy queen Rakhi Sawant has found a new admirer. And mind you, the latest one is none other than the superstar Salman Khan himself. On one of the recent shoots for his show DUS KA DUM, Salman was seen openly defending Rakhi Sawant against the accusations hurled by Mika Singh who was also present on the show.

Rakhi spots a big smile

SRK finishes dubbing for DULHA MIL GAYA

Mumbai, June 03: Shah Rukh Khan has kept the promise that he had made for DULHA MIL GAYA. 10 days back he had finished entire shooting for the film by participating in the shoot of a ‘qawalli’ and a promotional track. Early morning yesterday, he also completed his dubbing portion of the film, hence ensuring that producer Viveck Vaswani could finally heave a sign of relief.

Mugdha enjoying her stint with JAIL & ALL THE BEST

Mumbai, June 03: Mugdha Godse is confessing that by working in films as diverse as JAIL and ALL THE BEST she is enjoying the best of both worlds. While former is a gritty dramatic affair by Rohit Shetty, the latter has Rohit Shetty bringing on a full on laughter show with ample dose of gloss and sheen.

”What more could someone like me want who is only one film old and finding her feet in Bollywood”, smiles Mugdha who had made heads turn with her spirited and sustained act in Madhur Bhandarkar directed FASHION last year.

Aunty Ash…?

Mumbai, June 03: It seems Sonam Kapoor can’t get over her fixation with Ashwariya Rai Bachchan’s age. Now we hear the bubbly actress has nicknamed Ash as Aunty and she calls her by this name among close pals.

Ash-Abhi’s Idli magic!

Earlier too, Sonam was in news for her statements that Ash belonged to a different generation of actors which had upset Ash, though she chose not to react to it.

Well, looks like Sonam surely is giving Ash some sleepless nights by her acid comments. Wonder what’s next in store?

—-Agencies

Ranbir-Kat: ‘ajab’ but ‘gazab’ couple of Bollywood

Mumbai, June 03: Tips’ AJAB PREM KI GAZAB KAHANI is certainly one of the most written and talked about projects in recent times, and the reason being manifold. First of all it marks the comeback of the extremely talented and creative director, Rajkumar Santoshi, who was the most expensive director of his times. Then it was the strange title that caught the attention of one and all, and last but not the least, the lead pair of the film, Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, who undoubtedly are the hottest and the most happening pair of the present times to have been cast together!

Salman-Katrina split just a publicity stunt!

Mumbai, June 03: Expect the unexpected whenever a new film or project is about to take off. Rumourmongers create stories of their own once the countdown for the release of a film begins, and the concerned people may complain but never give a clear picture. It slowly dies down after the film is released. The actors themselves resort to such cheap publicity sometime. It looks like the breakup story about Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif is just another such publicity stunt.You will get a clue if you look into how the breakup story of Salman and Katrina took its shape.