Monday, June 9, 2008

'I want to die in a bikini!'



Sherlyn Chopra needs no introduction to internet users. After starring in a forgettable B-grade flick called Red Swastik (as Mona Chopra), Sherlyn grabbed plenty of eyeballs with her album Outrageous directed by adman Prahlad Kakkar. When Sherlyn is not posing for provocative images, giving outrageous quotes and getting embroiled in endless controversies, (spats with producers, directors, business managers et al) she is probably shooting for a music video or getting a butt surgery done.

But Sherlyn is completely unapologetic about what she does and how she goes about it. Maybe she has got it right after all because up next for this Hyderabad girl is a Yash Raj film with Shahid Kapur.

Buzz18.com caught up with the girl with plenty of gumption, and the queen of Internet and mobile downloads, (we didn't say that, the statistics do!) as she talked and talked about what keeps her busy and happy and the monies rolling.

Who is Sherlyn Chopra?

A sexed-up kid.

Huh?

Yeah, a kid who keeps barking about sex but never indulges in it. She keeps barking, barking, barking but never bites.

Where are you from?

Hyderabad.

How did you land up in Bombay?

As a school kid I was always into academics and all kinds of competition like elocution, recitation, drama. Every year, I would be the school topper. Then I just wanted to break free from being this studious person.

DON'T MISS: HOT! Sherlyn's latest photo shoot

When was this?

All throughout my school life and first two years of college. I was really sick of indulging in studies, not having a social life, not having friends.

Why was that? Was it because of your family or the environment?

At home I would study and not interact with my siblings (brother and sister), in school the same thing. There was no social life.

Were you a loner?

Yeah, I guess, I guess. When somebody would ask me who is your best friend I would say my books. I was that boring. I guess I reached a point in my life when I wanted to break free and know what happens in the outside world. That's when I told my daddy I did not want to pursue medicine and not be a doctor like him. That was a huge setback for him.

He thought I would take …ummm…what's that course called…Science in Junior College. But I opted for Maths, Eco and Commerce.

After two years of college I thought of participating in a beauty pageant, just like that. And when I told my parents I want to take part in the Miss Andhra pageant, they were like: 'Kaun se angle se you consider yourself a beauty queen?' Well, I said I was confident, had no stage fright and could answer well. These were my plus points. Does not matter if I was not a stunner, because at that time I was not. I weighed 60 kg, had a double chin and looked like a mum of six kids.

No way!

Honestly, I can show you the pictures.

Surprisingly I was crowned the beauty queen. The judges were impressed with my answers.

Do you remember the question?

Yes, I do. I was asked what did I think of Pakistan as an Indian and India as a Hindustani. They were stunned with my answer and I vaguely remember what I said.

Can you recall?

Umm… yeah, I said something like as an Indian I think Pakistan has a mental block against stretching out a hand towards friendship and unity.

I did not have amazing costumes like the other contestants in all the rounds. I just had one saree to wear throughout. That was it. That gave me a lot of confidence, I was like 'okay fine, beauty is not only about chiseled features it is also confidence and how well you speak and what comes from within'. And then I told my parents I want to pursue something in the glamour field. I did not want to pursue science. Then one fine day I said I wanna go to Bollywood and then I wish to go to Hollywood. I packed my stuff -- I had a Skoda then -- drove down to Bombay, put up with some of dad's relatives. My dad was like 'No way am I helping you out.' I started calling up people and that's how it all began.

PICS: Sherlyn Chopra poses for PeTA

So there was zero co-operation from your parents.

Yeah my mother wanted me to stay back and do a spa or a beauty salon like her, get married. She wanted me to pursue medicine.

They told me acting can only be a hobby not a profession, you cannot live for the rest of your life just by acting.

How long have you been in Bombay?

It's been four years now.

Have you reconciled with your parents?

My father passed away in 2005, my mother still thinks I am making a big mistake. She says, "Fear God, for all your actions", and I tell her, 'My faith is what keeps me going. I read the Bible everyday. And I remember this passage that says, let peace be your umpire!'

Sometimes I feel maybe I was an adopted kid, (I have two other siblings, I'm the middle one) simply because I am so very different from my parents, my mother. We are just poles apart.

How has it been in Bombay?

Today I feel I can mint money all my life just being a part of the glamour world, it is not just about acting.

Which brings us to the next question: Do you consider yourself an actress, or a pin-up star or something else?

I would say I am an all rounder.

When it comes to portraying emotions I think I can do it with ease and finesse, and when it comes to wearing a bikini, I can do it at the drop of a hat.

PICS: Gym bans saucy Sherlyn Chopra

But there are other girls who can do the same - wear a bikini at the drop of a hat. What makes you any different from them?

Well, it is not just about wearing a bikini and striking a pose. It is about what comes out from your persona, it is about, 'What signals are you sending!'

What signals are you sending?

Ha ha ha! Well, whenever I am facing the camera I love to tease, I love to play this naughty girl, teasing, flirting, seducing. In my mind I am conversing with the camera. I am like, 'So, you wanna take me to bed? So take me to bed


But is that how you are in real? Or just an act you are putting on?

Yeah, I am like you know, 'What would Sherlyn do if she was in a wild frame of mind?' I love playing, I like exploring myself: the girly Sherlyn, the goody Sherlyn, the dark Sherlyn, the wicked Sherlyn, all of that comes out…

How many different Sherlyns are there?

Ha ha ha ha ha….

Quite a few, one Sherlyn which has not been unveiled so far, is what people will get to see once I start on my films … this will come soon.

Which one is that?

Sherlyn the believer in god. It is the only way to survive for me.

You are also crowned the queen of Internet downloads. What does that mean?

Well, I have been told by mobile content providers that my images are hugely popular with Internet users, and they are the most downloaded on mobiles as well. People find my images fabulous and exciting and they like to use them as wallpapers.

Now that you have started acting in mainstream films, would you give up posing for these downloadable pictures?

Never. I would like to die in a bikini! I have a strong attachment to what I do, I believe one needs to have loads of confidence and attitude to wear a bikini without a sarong.

While watching Race, the third lead in the film disappointed me (she is talking about Sameera Reddy). She was wearing a bikini with a sarong to hide her sins that had accumulated around her belly, the sin on her thighs. If you don't have it, don't show it, don't give a nervous breakdown to your viewers.

Oops! Sherlyn, Shawar and a couch

Who are the women you look up to?

Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie and what I like about them is that in the midst of giving these complex emotional performances, their slip may be showing, their bare assets may show, there is no difference in their expressions, they are so comfortable with it. Halle Berry for instance had this intense lovemaking scene in Monster's Ball, where they are acting just the way two adults would be in bed, and then the next moment she is back to playing Halle Berry. They are all so comfortable with nudity and being these fantastic actresses at the same time. I think it is a great combination of being a stunner and a fab actress at the same time.

Why is it that we raise an eyebrow when here is a girl in a bikini and assume she is not a great actress too? A lot of this comes from mental blocks. Why should a great performer say no to anything?

Why is it that every time one hears about you, it is about some controversy. Can you recall any instance in the recent past when something positive has been said or written about you?

I am misunderstood and it is okay. People's approval or disapproval doesn't matter to me. I know that some day these 'senior' journalists who have written me off, will take me seriously.

When will that happen?

When they see the consistency in my performance.

Where does it begin?

With my projects, my interviews, the quotes, my answers, my lifestyle…all of this will make an impact. I do not indulge in cat fights. I am a workaholic, I like designing my own projects. I designed Outrageous and now I am designing Dard E Sherlyn.

What is Dard E Sherlyn?

A notch above Outrageous about dard, diamonds, chocolate sauce, amazing visuals, my summer treat for all the young guys out there, and the oldies as well.

PICS: Sherlyn too hot for Prahlad?

Tell us about the Yash Raj film.

I cannot say much, there is Shahid in the film and I will start my workshops soon. I have a good role with a song sequence as well.

Do you think this banner will help you?

Yeah, I am sure because already a lot of people are talking to me. I am in the process of firming up plans for my next film, Aagey Se U Turn, with T-Series. It is a comedy with my production house will produce and may have Ritesh Desmukh in it.

I have been told that I have the potential to deliver a stellar performance like Rani's in Black and look like a stunner as Bipasha in Dhoom2.

What is your equation like with Prahlad Kakkar who directed you in Outrageous?

It was good until the release of Outrageous. We started getting too familiar with each other and familiarity breeds contempt. He thought my quotes were downmarket and a lot of things I said did not make sense to him. So I said, well, don’t try to change me or tell me what to do and what not to. And we parted ways.

News about your butt surgery, lip surgery are constantly hammering the media.

There is nothing negative about enhancing your derriere. Do I have to talk about wearing blood around my neck like Angelina Jolie and talk about how many orgasms I have in a day? Is that positive and talking about my posterior isn't?

I am beginning to realise there are a bunch of people out there with a never-ending list of dos and don'ts for me. I am not interested.

But everything that you say or do is designed to provoke.

Yes, I want people to take me home.

Certainly not to meet their mothers!

Ha ha, no, no, no! Ha ha ha ha. NO. They would only end up with a broken heart.

How many times in a day do men proposition you? What is the most common line they throw at you?

Hmmm… I am not really like that….But yeah. I have had a lot of men ask me, 'Are you really as hot as you look in your wallpapers?' I say, 'I'm not giving you a demonstration!' Just because I smile, I wink or kiss, does not mean I am ready for this!

I have stopped looking for approval or inspiration from Bollywood. Look at Madonna, and how she is doing such amazing stuff, looking gorgeous at fifty. That's the kind of screen presence I want.

How are you doing financially?

Quite well. I have two CAs managing my affairs. I get a nice fat cheque every month thanks to the mobile downloads and I have received my cheque for Yash Raj too.

Does your shelf life bother you? What if someone who is prettier, sexier, younger comes into the picture?

I consider myself no less than a warrior. If someone gets into the battlefield, I'd say, 'Awright, you think you are better than me? Show it to me'.

HOT: Sherlyn puts JLo to shame!

What makes you think you are any better than the others?

This never-ending zest for life….

We are not interested in philosophy, theories. Give us one good reason why we should even look at you, give you a chance. Picture this, you are on stage with the five best from showbiz, and you have just one chance to convince the people about how good you are. How and what would you say or do?

One's true abilities are tested when one is cut off from all support: no godfathers, boyfriends or anything. You are left with yourself, your abilities, beliefs and weaknesses. So pitch me with say someone like Sonam, but take off her famous surname, and everything else, and give me one fair chance to perform. And then judge for yourself.

Is that all?

Ummm… if there was a jury out there, I would just wear a fabulous, outrageous bikini, that would showcase all my tangible assets, grab the microphone and say, 'Listen you guys, if you do not pick up me, you are the biggest losers in the world!'

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Is Bipasha Basu Being Sued?


The latest buzz in tinsel land is that Wizcraft may sue Bipasha Basu for walking out from their Bachchan's Unforgettable Tour. Bips signed on for the tour before the release of Race and after the success of the film, she started acting pricy. She hiked her price post the success of Race, even though she had signed the contract for a lower one.

The tour will kick off after August of this year. Hopefully the matter can be settled amicably before then.

Aamir planning to be sexually naughty!

After Taare Zameen Par the fussy creator Aamir Khan is ready to make another film titled Delhi Belly.

After touching the serious issue of child education, the actor-director has this time planned to flick little naughty on sexual affliction. This time the director won't be the producer.

It would be an ad-maker Abhinay Deo who has made commercials with Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan. In fact Delhi Belly was supposed to star Ranbir Kapoor.

The latest news is Ranbir has opted out from the proposed flick due to date problems.

However, the film has Aamir and Chitrangda, the wife of golf champ Jyoti Randhawa who is making a comeback in Onir's Sorry Bhai featuring Chitrangda with Shabana Azmi and others. - Subhash K Jha

Sonal Chauhan Biography


Sonal Singh Chauhan, an Indian fashion model and actress. Born in Delhi, she won several beauty contests and is featured in the movie Jannat from Mukesh Bhatt.
She was crowned as the Miss World Tourism 2005 at Miri, Sarawak state of [[Malaysia]. She was a noteworthy former Miss India contestant. She is the first Indian to have claimed Miss World Tourism title. She has been a popular model of Delhi, and has appeared in a number of advertisement campaigns in print and electronic media.
She was born in a Rajput family, originally hailing from the state of Uttar Pradesh/UP. Her father is a police inspector, and she has one elder brother and two younger sisters. She studied at Delhi Public School, NOIDA and then Philosophy honours at Gargi College in New Delhi.
Her debuted bollywood in Mukesh Bhatt's Jannat

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T-Series grabs Chandni Chowk To China music


T-Series has acquired audio rights of Chandni Chowk To China starring Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone. The movie is being produced by Mukesh Taleja, Ramesh Sippy and Warner Bros.

The comedy action flick has been directed by Nikhil Advani and written by Sirdhar Raghvan. The cinematography has been done by V Manikanandan. The music has been given by Shankar Ehsaan Loy and Kailesh Kher while Bappi Lahri has lent his voice for one song in the movie.

The film was shot in China as the name suggests. The movie will see Deepika in a double role.

Akshay Kumar to get a Doctorate


Akshay Kumar has many reasons to celebrate. The man had four releases last year and all the films were superhit at the Box Office. This year, his first release 'Tashan' failed to create the same magic but Akshay did walk away with loads of praises for his performance. The actor will soon be making his appearance on the small screen as well by hosting a reality show called 'Fear Factor- Khatron Ke Khiladi'. And if this was not enough, Akki will now be receiving an honorary doctorate from a Canadian University.
"The University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, will bestow Akshay Kumar with an honorary doctorate on May 9. It's basically for all the social work that he has done in Canada. The University called him up to present him the doctorate," says Akshay's spokesperson.
In the recent past, such kind of honorary doctorates from foreign Universities were given to film personalities like Yash Chopra, Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana Azmi and Shilpa Shetty.

Akshay’s blog banter

Akshay Kumar has been away from India for almost three months. No wonder then that he’s sorely missing home. He says, “I am missing all the action back home. I hear a lot is happening there.”
Tell him that a ‘blog war’ has erupted in his absence and that he might have to quickly start his own blog once he’s back and he says in jest, ‘Main bolega to bolega ki blog ta hai!”
Presently, Akshay is enduring heat in Cairo, where he is shooting for Singh is King. “It has touched 48 degree Celsius here,” he informs. Tell him that we are in a better position ‘weather wise’ than him here in Mumbai and he retorts, “In a day or two I’ll be off to Johannesburg, where the weather will be somewhere between 13 to 14 degrees. So I will be in better position then!”

Harman tries to shake off Hrithik jinx


Harman has been taking the comparisons with Hrithik Roshan on his chin. At his music launch last week, when someone in audience shouted 'Hey Hrithik', Harman smiled and said, "can't help the way I look. It's what my parents gave me". The ongoing comparisons between Hrithik Roshan and debutant Harman Baweja are now being nipped in the bud.

The Bawejas have decided to avert any more comparisons with the Krissh star and also to curb the unnecessary digs at Harman's glamorous girlfriend. Since it was felt that Harman even sounded like Hrithik, the newcomer's dubbing for Love Story 2050 is being done under strict supervision of a female voice expert who sits with Harman. She listens to every word that Harman dubs and if anywhere he sounds like anyone else, she immediately corrects him. For this reason Harman's dubbing in Love Story 2050 has taken a painfully long while. A month away from the film's release and the actor is still dubbing!

Says a source close to the Bawejas: "Harman is not the least conscious or worried about all the comparisons with Hrithik. They started when Harry Baweja decided to launch his son in a futuristic film. Everyone jumped to the conclusion that it was another Krissh. Then to make matters worse there was the Kareena Kapoor factor. She had opted out of Hrithik Roshan's Kaho Na Pyaar Hai after few days of shooting. The same happened with Harman's Love Story 2050."

Even more worrying to Harman is the manner in which Priyanka Chopra's presence in his life is being seen as a calculated move to gain mileage for the film. The giddy limit was when another debutante Mashoor Amrohi went on television to talk about colleagues who have glamorous girlfriends to flaunt.

SINGH IS KINNG enjoys 2 month promotion

This must be apt for SINGH IS KINNG which is fast turning out to be THE big film arriving at the beginning of the second half of the year. With the film being sold for unheard of prices all over and an unanticipated frenzy in the international territories that have been hitherto unexplored, SINGH IS KINNG has a lot riding on it.

Looking at the gargantuan expectations that this Akshay Kumar - Katrina Kaif film is carrying, its makers have decided to embark on an extensive promotional drive. Though the film is slated for a 8th August release, the promotion for SINGH IS KINNG would begin 2 months in advance with the first television promo being out on 6th June.

Confirms a source associated with the film, "We can't even think of going with anything less than a 2 month promotional campaign here. Ours is indeed a big film and it is but obvious that the awareness suits the kind of stature SINGH IS KINNG carries. We have an entire planning in place where we would be unleashing a new song on the music channels on a regular basis."

Incidentally SING IS KINNG is the only release planned for 8th August while a week later YRF's BACHNA AE HASEENO arrives.

Produced by Vipul Shah and directed by Anees Bazmee, SINGH IS KINNG is touted to be Akshay Kumar's biggest film till date. With music by Pritam, SINGH IS KINNG is a multi starrer which also includes Neha Dhupia, Ranvir Shorey, Javed Jaffrey, Sonu Sood, Om Puri, Sudhanshu Pandey and Kirron Kher in its cast.

Katrina Kaif, Akshay Kumar to rock at IIFA

They make one of the most desirable onscreen jodis in Bollywood. Now, they are set to perform together on stage for the first time.

Yup, Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar are set to team up for a sizzling dance performance at the finale of the upcoming IIFA weekend. Katrina has already been rehearsing for stage performances of her songs from Race . Now, she will tag along with Akshay for a song from their forthcoming film Singh Is Kinng .


Katrina has never looked as good with any other male actor in Bollywood as she has with Akshay in films like Humko Deewana Kar Gaye , Namastey London and Welcome .

In fact, Akshay and Katrina share a very good chemistry off the screen as well. Katrina was recently snapped leaning too close to Akshay at an IPL match between Delhi and Bangalore, sparking the rumours that something was probably brewing between the much-married Akshay and the yet-single Katrina.

And now that they are set to shake their legs together at the IIFA, guess who will be missing from the event? Salman Khan .

The three-day IIFA weekend will be held from June 6 to 8.

"I will go solo too" - Riteish Deshmukh


One suspects Riteish Deshmukh to get irritated, in fact really irritated, on being prodded incessantly about his long delayed solo hero act. However, to one's pleasant surprise, he is quite patient when the query is raised and surprises by saying that going solo is indeed in his mind now.

"If you look at my career graph in last few months, I have been making a conscious effort to be seen with lesser heroes around me", he smiles, "I have been seen in four hero films and also three hero films. Off late, I am also making progress on being a part of two hero films. Soon it should be time to solo too!"

In last few months, Riteish has been seen in Cash (Ajay Devgan, Suneil Shetty, Zayed Khan) and Dhamaal (Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, Aashish Chaudhary) where he was surrounded by number of men. Earlier too, Malamaal Weekly and Apna Sapna Money Money were multi starrers though the latter clearly had Riteish as the key man.

Later he went on to deliver yet another success in the form of Heyy Babyy where he was next only to Akshay Kumar in spite of Fardeen Khan being the senior colleague.

"I am happy with the progress I am making", adds Riteish, "Now in Sajid Khan's Housefull, which is a two hero project, I am there with Akshay Kumar. Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai is another good project in the making. I play this guy from planet Earth while Ayesha Takia is the girl from Venus. The film stars the young boy Ruslaan Mumtaz (of Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar fame) as well."

While Housefull and Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai are waiting to happen, Riteish already has a two hero film closer home. Come 20th June and De Taali, where he shares screen space with Aftab Shivdasani, would hit the screens.

"The film is coming at just the right time when a comedy like this should make an impact", informs Riteish, "I love the kind of gags that have been incorporated in the film."

Before year end, Riteish would be seen in Aladin And The Mystery Of The Lamp where he plays the title role of Aladin. The Sujoy Ghosh starrer features Amitabh Bachchan as Genius - The Genie along with Sanjay Dutt as a 'lovable villain' - as put by Ghosh!

SRK quizzes Karan Johar, Rani on Paanchvi Pass


Mumbai: Rani Mukherjee and Karan Johar will appear on Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? on 7 June where they try to prove that they are smarter than a fifth grader.

As India's most celebrated actress and director struggle to get their facts right with the help of five 10 year olds, Khan has a great time pulling their leg and making them beg for answers. Johar even gets down to his knees to beg for answers. "Hamari bahot beizzati hui hai yahaan par", Karan jokingly kept saying. When Karan and Rani tried to cheat from the audience, SRK gave them a fitting punishment by making them stand on the chair in the classroom.

There are many hilarious and emotional moments intertwined in the show. The most funny being where Johar reveals that, as a kid, he wanted to be a barber and cut people's hair when he grew up. He was refused admission when this question was asked in the schools. On a serious note, Mukherjee reveals that she always wanted to make it big but did not know which direction to go. She speaks of wanting to return plenty of happiness to her parents for all the hardship she has seen them face in her growing years.

Johar and Mukherjee played in true sportsman-like spirit giving everybody their share of laughter, entertainment and fun.

They won a handsome amount which they intend to donate partly to Nanavati Hospital and partly to another medical facility in the country of Mukherjee's choice.

Is Ash pregnant?

It’s not easy to be a celebrity. And so one can imagine how tough it is to be in a family which has only stars. Yes we are talking about the Bachchan family, which is one of the most respectable families of Bollywood. And the one question that is on everyone’s mind is when will Aishwarya Rai Bachchan be pregnant? Never has a celebrity been exposed to such intense media scrutiny as much as Ash. The media went into a frenzy when she tied the knot to Abhishek and it looks like that this will now be extended to her pregnancy.

Last night the Bachchan trio came for the promotion of Ram Gopal Varma’s forthcoming film Sarkar Raj . This film brings the three Bachchans together once again after Bunty Aur Babli . More than that it’s the first film after Abhishek-Ash’s marriage, so it is obvious why the film is generating so much attention and hype.

But more than the plot of Sarkar Raj , everybody was interested to know when would Ash and Abhishek be in the family way. When Amitabh Bachchan was asked when will he become a grandfather, a rather restrained reply came as, “I am already a grandfather. I have two grandchildren.” Reacting to his answer another journalist clarified the question and asked, when he will be grandfather of Ash and Abhishek’s child. Now Abhi and Ash were totally amazed and wanted to see the person who asked this question.

While not reacting much on it Big B said, “ Achcha!! Ab mein dada kab banunga yeh baat mujhse poochne ke bajay (pointed at Abhi-Ash) inse pooche to behtar hota! mein aasha karta hu aap film se jude sawaal pooche!” The scribe was not put off by the rebuff, He then looked asked Ash whether she is pregnant or not? As she was about to say no...Big B interrupted and said its better the media sticks to questions related to Sarkar Raaj.

Celebrities in India pay a heavy price for their stardom by losing their privacy. And nobody knows it better that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Meet the 40 Year old Virgin


It couldn't get any better for Govinda. After a surprising comeback he's now on a weight-losing spree that's taken him from girth to …well to relative thinness, for whatever it may be worth. So is he trying to equal his pal Salman Khan's physique?

"Ha ! Me equal Salman? He is one of the ten handsomest men in the world. No. I just want to go back to the way I used to be during Raja Babu and Hero No.1."

"It started in Bangkok where I was shooting in Bangkok, and then God took care of some more weight in Mumbai. As soon as I landed in Mumbai I was down with a terrible viral fever. That brought down my weight even more. In spite of all this I've been working like a madman to complete all my assignments before I leave for London for a very special project." Govinda is all set to shoot for his first English-language film in London.

Jagmohan Mundhra's remake of the2005 Hollywood comedy The 40 Year Old Virgin. "It's my first international project and very special, " says Govinda proudly. What makes it doubly special is the fact that Govinda will have to speak the Queen's English in the film. Not being comfortable in the British accent Mundhra has apparently decided to hire a inhouse language instructor on the sets to make sure Govinda's diction doesn't dither.

But Govinda isn't worried about the linguistic crossover. "British NRIs don't always speak perfect angrezi. A lot of them retain their desi accent and speak a mix of English and Hindi. That's what I'll do. The important thing is to be true to the character. And I think I can manage the English."

Sharon Stone not invited to Shanghai


American actress Sharon Stone has not been invited to the Shanghai International Film Festival, an official from the organizing committee has revealed.

The official confirmed that the actress, "is not among the list of guests to be invited". The main reason for the ban is because Sharon had made a comment at the Cannes Film Festival on May 22 that the Wenchuan earthquake was a result of "bad karma".

“This earthquake and all this stuff happened, and then I thought, is that karma?” China Daily quoted her as saying. Now even though the committee has not issued any official statement regarding a permanent ban on Sharon, earlier press reports have said that the actress will be banned from attending its events on a permanent basis.

"Stone and her films will not appear at the Shanghai International Film Festival, and will never, ever," Tang Lijun, deputy secretary-general of the festival, said on the news website Xinmin.cn last Wednesday May 28.

The Basic Instinct star had attended last year's festival as the Image Ambassador for the French cosmetic giant Christian Dior. But after what has happened, the 50-year-old actress may never be able to represent Dior in China, the company's fastest growing market.

"Due to customer reaction we have decided to pull her image from all of the department stores and from all of China," Dior China said in a statement released on Thursday May 29. "I will not watch her movies anymore," Wang Yi, who is 23-years-old and works for an international mining company in Shanghai, said yesterday. "She is totally ignorant of the pain and sorrow the Chinese people have suffered in the disaster. It was simply irresponsible," Wang added.

Sharon Stone has since apologized through her agency for making the comment.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Kareena working to be a housewife!!


Bollywood current bombshell Kareena Kapoor who had shed a lot of flab for her chic and sleek look in TASHAN has now gained few kilos to sport a new look in her upcoming flick MAIN AUR MRS KHANNA.

A source close to the actress confirms that the actress has indeed put on weight for her new style and look in MAIN AUR MRS KHANNA. "TASHAN had action scenes so it required Kareena to look thinner and fit. Therefore she had lost oodles of weight. Now her character in MAIN AUR MRS KHANNA is entirely different. She plays a housewife and has shaped herself, her style keeping the character in mind," adds the source.

Her favourite designer Manish Malhotra is designing her look for this new film.

Kareena is always known for her popular style statements. Be it TASHAN, JAB WE MET, famous Poo (Pooja) of KABHI KHUSHI KABHIE GHAM she carried it with elan.

Kareena gives the credit of the TASHAN look to designer Aki Narula. In fact he has been hounded by clients asking him to give them the Bebo look.

Kareena religiously stuck to her diet because of which she finds herself more energetic, healthier and sexy today.

Kareena's dietician revealed that, "She achieved a super sexy body over a period of time by being dedicated and disciplined about her eating and fitness habits. She is massively into a strict exercise regime of yoga which she practices for almost 2 hrs a day. "

Talking about Kareena's diet her dietician says, "She has been eating Parathas, momos, cheese, pastas, Bananas (foods which most people perceive as "fattening food")"

She loves the way she is looking now just like a Hollywood star.

Dev Anand casts his eyes on Riya Sen


There is no denying the fact that forever young Dev Anand has an eye for digging the best beauties in the tinsel town. This time the lucky one is Bong beauty Riya Sen who will be playing the leading role in Dev Saab’s next directorial venture.

The film based on a socio-political theme has been titled ‘Charge Sheet’. Riya and Jackie Shroff have been finalized and the search is still on for the rest of the casting. To be mentioned here that this veteran star has already worked with two generations of the Sen family- Suchitra Sen and Moon Moon Sen.

Speaking to a Mumbai tabloid, Dev Anand told that his film requires a glamorous, good-looking female and Riya suits the role. Dev Anand will be flying to Cannes shortly where his evergreen film ‘Guide’ has been chosen for screening in the Classics section of this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Marriage knocks at Ayesha Takia’s door


Ayesha Takia has always been candid about her boyfriend Farhan Azmi whom she has been dating for over two years now. Now, the little birdie has it that this cute girl is all set to tie knots with Farhan. Though nothing is official at present, but seems that the wedding will take place in a few months coz Ayesha is busy with her wedding preparations now.So engrossed is Ayesha with her wedding preparations that she opted out of Milap Zaveri’s ‘Jaane Kahan Se Ayie Hai’, citing date problems. The film was supposed to get on the floors next month.Now this is called citing at better aspects of life!Where Ayesha was unavailable for her comment on the issue, Farhan said, “It is a personal question and I don’t want to comment on this issue”.

Shilpa Shetty on the covers of ‘Marie Clarie’


Where most of her contemporary co-stars have either opted for a settled domestic life or are on a lookout for a suitable partner, Shilpa Shetty is bent on making the best of what fortune has endowed upon her.In her life span of 33 years Shilpa has faced quite a few setbacks both in her personal as well as professional life. But ‘Big Brother’ changed things for her and she is sure on a move now.After launching her own brand of perfume , a Yoga DVD and a production house, Shilpa catches attention this time on the covers of ‘Marie Calrie’ displaying her sexy legs, the asset which is the envy of every other Bolly actress. Check out Shilpa Shetty with her killer looks and graceful attitude on the covers of ‘Marie Clarie’.

Bollywood Gossip




Kareena Kapoor taking over Kajol Devgan

No doubt about it…. Kareena Kapoor’s career is on a never before ascent…. What more proof does it require than that she has been the choice for Ajay Devgan’s to be announced next directorial venture. What makes it more conspicuous is the fact that the actor-turned-director has chose Kareena over her talented wife Kajol Devgan.

The chemistry between Ajay Devgan and Kareena Kapoor had already set the cash registers ringing in ‘Omkara’. They will also be seen in Ashtavinayak’s ‘Golmaal Returns’ which is set for release later this year.

If this was not enough, Kareena Kapoor is also being considered by Karan Johar for his next venture ‘My Name Is Khan’ starring SRK, but that will be only when Kajol turns down the offer.

No doubt about it…. Kareena Kapoor’s career is on a never before ascent…. What more proof does it require than that she has been the choice for Ajay Devgan’s to be announced next directorial venture. What makes it more conspicuous is the fact that the actor-turned-director has chose Kareena over her talented wife Kajol Devgan.

The chemistry between Ajay Devgan and Kareena Kapoor had already set the cash registers ringing in ‘Omkara’. They will also be seen in Ashtavinayak’s ‘Golmaal Returns’ which is set for release later this year.

If this was not enough, Kareena Kapoor is also being considered by Karan Johar for his next venture ‘My Name Is Khan’ starring SRK, but that will be only when Kajol turns down the offer.No doubt about it…. Kareena Kapoor’s career is on a never before ascent…. What more proof does it require than that she has been the choice for Ajay Devgan’s to be announced next directorial venture. What makes it more conspicuous is the fact that the actor-turned-director has chose Kareena over her talented wife Kajol Devgan.

The chemistry between Ajay Devgan and Kareena Kapoor had already set the cash registers ringing in ‘Omkara’. They will also be seen in Ashtavinayak’s ‘Golmaal Returns’ which is set for release later this year.

If this was not enough, Kareena Kapoor is also being considered by Karan Johar for his next venture ‘My Name Is Khan’ starring SRK, but that will be only when Kajol turns down the offer.No doubt about it…. Kareena Kapoor’s career is on a never before ascent…. What more proof does it require than that she has been the choice for Ajay Devgan’s to be announced next directorial venture. What makes it more conspicuous is the fact that the actor-turned-director has chose Kareena over her talented wife Kajol Devgan.

The chemistry between Ajay Devgan and Kareena Kapoor had already set the cash registers ringing in ‘Omkara’. They will also be seen in Ashtavinayak’s ‘Golmaal Returns’ which is set for release later this year.

If this was not enough, Kareena Kapoor is also being considered by Karan Johar for his next venture ‘My Name Is Khan’ starring SRK, but that will be only when Kajol turns down the offer

Music Launch of ‘De Taali’





The music launch party of the forthcoming comedy flick ‘De Taali’ was held at Taj Lands End this Monday. Beside the stars of the film, Ayesha Takia, Rimi Sen, Aftab Shivdasani and Riteish Deshmukh, actor Sanjay Dutt was there with her sweetheart Manyata (Dutt or not, that still remains a suspense) and with buddy Bunty Walia.

The film, directed by E.Niwas and with musical scores from Vishal and Shekhar, is expected to hit the theatres this June 20.

More and more of Priyanka Chopra on screens this year



This summer Priyanka Chopra has reasons to be happy for she has not one, not two, but three films in tow awaiting release this July.

The first film to hit the screens on July 4 would be the much awaited sci-fi flick ‘Love Story 2050’ opposite Harman Baweja. The second one (not leeser in hype in any way) is producer Afzal Khan’s ‘God Tussi Great Ho’ scheduled for release on July 11. It has Salman Khan and Big B as Priynaka’s co-stars. Next is Dharmendra’s ‘Chamku’ awaiting release on July 18 opposite Bobby Deol.

However, an industry insider has to say here, “One wonders if Priyanka herself would be happy with three of her films arriving in such quick time. Not just would it too be too many things happening simultaneously in her career, she would also have to work extensively on the promotion of as many as three films simultaneously.”

He goes on to add, “In addition, she can’t really be expecting to catch on some breath even in weeks to follow since barely a month after her third release, she would be seen paired opposite Abhishek Bachchan in yet another high profile film of hers - Drona. A Goldie Behl fantasy costume drama, the film is all set for August 15 release.”

It does not end here. After ‘Drona’ and Goldie Behl’s flick, Priyanka is sweating hard for ‘Dostana’ and ‘Fashion’ too, both of which are expected to release this year end. Pheeewww!! That’s too much to ask from a pretty lady!

Wonder! Preity too at Cannes…




Preity Zinta looking gorgeous while attending the Soiree Chopard photocall at international the Cannes Film Festival 2008 currently underprogress at Cannes, France. Check our preity zinta’s latest photograph of cannes.

Aishwarya rai at 61st Cannes film festival


At 61st annual Cannes Film Festival bollywood queen Aishwarya Rai arrived on red carpet along with Eva Longoria and Mischa Barton for the premiere of new Julianne Moore flick “Blindness”. Check out aishwarya rai’s latest photographs.

Kajol in an item number?

She hasn’t been around for quit a while. After her power packed performance in Fanaa opposite Aamir Khan, Kajol has re-opened her vanity kit only to pose as the main lead in husband Ajay Devgan’s directorial venture, U Me Aur Hum .

Now, for those of you who are wondering what the talented Kajol is up to, let us brief you a little about what the Mukherjee lass is busy with. Besides being a fab mom, Kajol is doing her duty as an actress in hubby Ajay Devgan’s U Me Aur Hum with utmost responsibility. In fact, we hear, AD is busy wrapping up yet another shooting schedule of his directorial debut and is currently shooting in Filmistan.

A special song is being picturised on Kajol. The song is being choreographed by Ganesh Acharya, and the music of the film has been composed by none other than Ajay’s best buddy Vishal Bhardwaj. With all A-league ingredients, this ‘dish’ we’re sure is going to be rich and satisfying for you, me aur hum .

But the question is: Is this an item number of sorts? We’ll have to wait and watch.
Source: IndiaTimes

Sajid Khan goes the family way

Ever since the release of Heyy Babyy, there have been speculations abound about Sajid Khan’s next film. Some media reports indicated a sequel in the offering while a section announced Sajid to be coming up with an action thriller.

Contrary to all the stories making the rounds, reality is something else. The fact is that Sajid has already started working on the script of his next film which is going to be yet another family entertainer with comedy as its base. The film will have Sajid and Milap Zaveri writing the script with Sajid Nadiadwala as the producer.

“Deep inside my heart, it was always a thriller that I wanted to make next. But around a week back, Milap came to me with a script idea which I couldn’t resist translating on screen. It has a kind of subject to which you cannot say no. Hence, I have kept my action thriller on the backburner for the moment and rather concentrating on developing this script which is going to be light hearted yet again”, explains Sajid.

What makes him rope in another writer for his new film? “I have always believed that writing is a team work. Also, you cannot be a sole writer of a film as well as its director. Collaboration is a key word when it comes to getting the ideas flowing,” elaborates Sajid about his sense of film making.

Drawing parallels with Hollywood, he further informs, “I am not comparing myself to these great directors but even Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese or Alfred Hitchcock have directed films on the stories written by a different writer. Directing is a focused activity and I better be very good in that. Also, I have to leave the baggage of being a director who has delivered a superhit with his very first film.”

Isn’t that difficult? “No point basking in your glory. Also, I shouldn’t be acting smart or believing in myself to be a different person after a success. If that was the case, I wouldn’t have gone back to television and host shows. I am happy to be grounded and be the same old Sajid”, he says modestly.

By making yet another family oriented film, isn’t he restricting his genres? “That’s not something which I am thinking of at the moment. People want to watch a good film and this is what I promise to them. I am not even claiming that I am embarking on making a great film. I would be the most foolhardy person if I say so,” concludes Sajid.

Source: IndiaFm

The inside story about the SRK-Hirani project!

After the stupendous success of the MUNNABHAI series, Rajkumar Hirani is now busy with his next. As is by now well known, this time Hirani has opted for Shah Rukh Khan, who was the original choice for MUNNABHAI MBBS, but it did not work out, and in walked Sanjay Dutt. And the rest, as they say, is history!

Coming back to the SRK-Hirani project, apparently it is based on Chetan Bhagat’s book on the IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) culture, ‘Five Point Someone’. The paperback is about three friends, who are unable to cope with the pressures of being in the premier institution. As per sources, the script is being reworked, keeping SRK’s age and image into consideration.

While on Hirani’s next in the MUNNABHAI series, MUNNABHAI CHALE AMERIKA, he will take it up after completing the Shah Rukh Khan project, that some refer to as IDIOTS.
source: GlamSham

Sonal Chauhan In Raaz 2


Sonal Chauhan has had a good start to her Bollywood debut. Her first movie Jannat (2008) was relased on May 17, 2008 which also happended to be her birthday. The movie has done well at the box office within India as well as overseas. The movie is maintaining it's tickets sales even with the flurry of IPL matches going on in India. The movie also stars Emran Hashmi and is directed by Kunal Deshmukh. Given the success the film has brought the producers, Mukesh Bhatt, they have signed Sonal for Raaz 2 (2008) the sequel to Raaz (2002).
Sonal was also recently in the news because of some confrontation she had with her long time companion Sahil Zaroo, an accused in the Rahul Mahajan drug case, at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. The incident happended at the Jet Airways counter as Sonal was collecting her boarding pass for a flight to Hyderabad. This is when Sahil Zaroo, who was also booked on the same flight, appeared and seemed liked a minor altercation has started between the two, which ended with Zaroo slapping Chouhan and then throwing Sonal's mobile phone on the floor, then running from the scene. CISF officials posted at the airport caught hold of him immediately.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Shoot on Sight


The film has been inspired by the suicide bombings in London of July 7, 2005, in which four British Muslims killed themselves and 52 other innocent people in London. Those injured totalled to about 700. The film unfolds the turmoil in the life of Tariq Ali (Naseeruddin Shah), a Muslim police officer at Scotland Yard. Commander Ali, born in Lahore, and married to an English woman, is tasked to investigate the police shooting of a suspected Muslim terrorist in the London Underground. Distrusted by both his superiors and his fellow Muslims, he finds his inquiry hampered from all sides. When evidence surfaces pointing to the slain man’s innocence, as well as the existence of a terrorist cell operating in his own backyard, Tariq must face the realisation that sometimes, the right decision is the hardest one to make.

Dulha Mil Gaya


Shahrukh Khan starrer Dulha Mil Gaya is bowing out of the race to release on the same date as Jodhaa Akbar and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag. “It is a good thing that DMG’s release date is being postponed because at the end of the day if more than one big film releases on the same day it definitely affects business and the audience interest of all the films,” says film producer Anuj Saxena.

Action Replay


Akshay Kumar reprises the role made famous by Michael J Fox for this remake of directed by Vipul Shah. Amitabh Bachchan guest stars.

Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam


After a successful Pyar Ke Side Effects’, the tall-short pair of Mallika Sherawat and Rahul Bose are going to come together yet again in Venus’s next film Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam. The film is being directed by Sanjay Chell.

Tabu was the first choice of the producers who was later replaced as the creative team thought that Tabu was a little too mature for the role.

Ru Ba Ru


Actor Randeep Hooda rubbishes rumours that he stopped shooting in Bangkok to get the right shirt for a scene in his latest film “Ru-ba-ru”.

“The film is about a day in the life of a man who undergoes a life-changing experience. There is, therefore, no scope for much sartorial vanity. How many shirts could I change in a plot that unfolds in 24 hours?” asks Randeep.

Jointly produced by Raj Kaushal and Percept Picture Company, the film is being directed by Arjun Bali and stars newcomer Shahana alongside Randeep.

We had a great team headed by Raj Kaushal whose experience helped the film through political turmoil, inclement weather.

Summer 2007 (Hindi Movie)

Summer 2007

ProducerAtul Pandey
DirectorSuhail Tatari
MusicGourov Dasgupta
WriterBijesh Jayarajan
LyricsVibha Singh, Ujjaini
Release Date13-Jun-2008

Chatur Singh Two Star (Hindi Movie)

Chatur Singh Two Star

ProducerMohammad Aslam
DirectorAjay Chandok
WriterRumi Jaffrey
Release Year2008

Movie Review:De Taali


Welcome to a world filled with friends, love and Laughter.
Welcome to a world where life is defined by friendship and friendship is defined by love. Paglu, Amu & Abhi live the lives of each other. They drink, eat & sleep together. Sleep? Don't take it otherwise though. But they are certainly an integral part of each others lives.

Amu is a girl amongst the two guys, though Paglu & Abhi don't treat her like one. Paglu is the one who makes her realize about her feelings and helps her get her love. And Abhi is the rich, kind and classy guy who falls in love every time he meets a weird girl. Life however takes a serious fun turn when one of them falls in love with the other. And the one is sadly in love with some one else all together.

Fun-Filled and Love-Filled moments collide. Friendships break to turn into love. Or not? De Taali captures Friendship in its most real form. You are bound to realize how true this actually is.

LOVE STORY 2050 | MILO NA MILO |FULL SONG |HARMAN & PRIYANKA

Hot babes and Hrishita rock at the Rich Boyz bash, Mumbai.

If Rich Boy throws a bash then, gals sure have to dress up sexy for the event, and Friday night the Rich Boyz Entertainment celebrated their second anniversary at Enigma night club at the JW Marriott hotel at Juhu.

Hrishita Bhatt was the guest of honor, but it was surprising to see her in a sari for a young event. However; the other gals made up by wearing some sexy outfits.