Thursday, June 19, 2008
Finally, Rakhi’s item wins her a title
Rakhi Sawant is a survivor. She has finally won a reality dance show and is on the top of the world. After the mayhem over losing out to Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Sheikh in Nach Baliye, this must have been a victory to remember. Leaving behind the likes of Ronit Roy and Hussain, Rakhi got the Number One slot and her beefcake boyfriend Abhishek Awasthi was around to celebrate her victory. She gave all the credit to her team, ‘Chillar Party’, a bunch of kids who worked with her.
The controversy queen and item girl expressed her feelings after the show. “I never thought I would even come to the finals, as I had to work with kids,” she said. “But now I know these kids were no less than gods.” She added, “I had lost all hopes of winning after losing the Nach Baliye title.”akhi, who was quite turned off by reality shows after the Nach Baliye fiasco, admittedly did this for the money. Take a look at the drama queen speaking her mind.
The controversy queen and item girl expressed her feelings after the show. “I never thought I would even come to the finals, as I had to work with kids,” she said. “But now I know these kids were no less than gods.” She added, “I had lost all hopes of winning after losing the Nach Baliye title.”akhi, who was quite turned off by reality shows after the Nach Baliye fiasco, admittedly did this for the money. Take a look at the drama queen speaking her mind.
Being Shilpa Shetty!
At last, somebody has given Shilpa Shetty the role of a lifetime. The sexy actress, who couldn’t make much headway in Bollywood despite breaking ground internationally, plays herself in Sunny Deol’s film The Man. “When I heard the script, I went ‘Wow!’,” said Shilpa of the film co-starring Sunny and which is being shot in UK, Egypt and Russia. “My character Natasha is a Bollywood star who becomes an international celebrity and is constantly under the media eye.” There’s more, naturally, that Shilpa would not like to reveal. Like the many controversies she has got herself into. “Well, there are lots of parallels drawn from my life,” she reluctantly agreed. “The Richard Gere controversy has been touched upon in the film.I still feel so much was made out of just a simple kiss. The media instead should have highlighted the AIDS issue which was more important.
The media’s role is big in Sunny’s film.” And what about Jade Goody and Big Brother? “Hmnn, the script has another huge controversy, but I don’t want to let it out now,” said Shilpa refusing to be drawn into discussion on Big Brother. Instead, she said her role offered her the opportunity to emote heady success, downfall, reactions to link-ups, gossip and much more. “A film star’s life looks exciting from outside but it’s excruciatingly painful to smile and go through all this most of the time. It’s like living hell and heaven in this life only.” Sunny Deol has also boldly explored the myth behind the casting couch in a big way. “But the highpoint of the film is the dignity that the actress maintains all through even while dealing with the casting couch, break-ups and other stuff that happens in the industry. It’s all about the actress finding love at the end and the similarity ends there,” laughed Shilpa who herself is finally and happily in love with UK businessman Raj Kunder.
The latest 'buzz' in Bollywood
The crew cut’s in, dude! Check out our Bollywood hunks who are sporting the buzz cut. Right from Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Bobby Deol, Akshaye Khanna to Ronit Roy and even Sudhanshu Pandey, all have gone for the short crop. And they all are teaming it with a stubble to get that rugged look. The hairstyle is also best when you want to beat the heat or don’t want to fuss over your hair every morning. Akshay Kumar has maintained this look ever since his Bhool Bhulaiyya days. He sported the crew cut in Tashan, too, and now that he’s doing Singh is Kingg, he must be wearing his turban not on his long tresses but on his short crop! But all said and done, the look suits his personality, that of a tough, macho man just right. Aamir Khan, on the other hand, has got his hair shaved for his new film Ghajini. The criss-cross scar on his scalp, feels his wife Kiran Rao, makes him look ‘hot’.
Apparently, it was Kiran who wanted him to go for the buzz cut. Then there are others like Akshaye Khanna who must be making the most of the latest trend, considering he has a receding hairline! Bollywood hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani feels it’s a welcome change from the long, rebonded hair that men had been sporting. “But then it doesn’t suit everyone,” adds Sapna, “only those who have a round head should go for the look. Just because the look’s in, doesn’t mean all should sport it. Those with a flat head should particularly avoid going for the buzz cut.”
On tour with the Bachchans
At the IIFA weekend, we caught much-in-love-couple Abhishek and Aishwarya Bachchan together, yet again. Both were speaking about their impending Unforgettable Tour. It will be their first international tour as a family post the Abhi-Ash wedding. According to Abhishek, “Seeing dad alone is going to be an unforgettable experience.”
Despite stars like Lara Dutta and Bipasha Basu backing out of the show, the Bachchans still have solid backing from the film fraternity. The latest to join their troupe is Akshay Kumar. Abhishek said, “Luckily we have a star cast full of dear friends. There’s Vishal-Shekhar, Ritesh Deshmukh, Preity Zinta and many more.” Ash added, “I am looking forward to working with them all as we are all friends and genuinely enjoy doing what we do.” Well, that surely means we have something to watch out for, not that we needed convincing.
Rani Mukherjee: Thoda Pyar, Thoda Gussa
Rani Mukherjee’s latest release is taking her places. Titled Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic, she was recently spotted in the capital city at a promotional press conference for the film. Accompanied by Kunal Kohli, the director of this family entertainer Rani seemed at ease, at least till questions to do with her alleged engagement with Aditya Chopra cropped up. The queen bee was evidently irked and lashed back in her trademark style.
One of the most power packed performers, Rani obviously chose to speak only about the film. While Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic is touted as a family entertainer, the recent promos of a skimpily clad Ameesha romancing with Saif Ali Khan by a pool side have raised quite a few eye brows. Apparently, there was a fall-out between Rani and Ameesha on the sets and the latter even backed out of the film’s promotions. Again, when questions of their fall-out were raked up, Rani became edgy. Well, we thought it was totally relevant to the film.
Talking about her role in the film, Rani said, “I am playing an angel and I just loved the experience.” Despite that, the angel seemed slightly harrowed. Perhaps, it was just the mounting pressure of her film’s promotional activities. After all, her last two films, Laga Chunari Main Daag and Tara Rum Pum failed miserably at the box-office.
Harman: No comparisons with Hrithik
Harman Baweja is upset about all the attention coming his way. Odd for someone making his foray in showbiz. Well, the newcomer has a reason. Even before his debut Love Story 2050 has released, he is being inundated with comments about the similarities he shares with nimble Hrithik Roshan.
At a recent interview for a radio station, Harman spoke his mind about being perpetually compared to Duggu. For many, any publicity is good publicity. But not for Harman! He despises the fact that, right from his looks to dancing, he is constantly under the scanner. He said, “Hrithik is a superstar. He has been around for eight years and has grown in front of the audience. He has done 20 films. When you go to see the film, it is a sincere request that you go with the idea of watching a new boy who has done his best. He is just himself in the film.”arman doesn’t think he is as good a dancer as Hrithik either. He says, “Technically, I am not a good dancer. I just listen to my choreographers.” Apologies Harman, but you seem as modest as Hrithik.
At a recent interview for a radio station, Harman spoke his mind about being perpetually compared to Duggu. For many, any publicity is good publicity. But not for Harman! He despises the fact that, right from his looks to dancing, he is constantly under the scanner. He said, “Hrithik is a superstar. He has been around for eight years and has grown in front of the audience. He has done 20 films. When you go to see the film, it is a sincere request that you go with the idea of watching a new boy who has done his best. He is just himself in the film.”arman doesn’t think he is as good a dancer as Hrithik either. He says, “Technically, I am not a good dancer. I just listen to my choreographers.” Apologies Harman, but you seem as modest as Hrithik.
Monday, June 16, 2008
World’s Sexiest Woman: Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif is maha thrilled these days. Kats, as she is known in the industry, has just been declared the ‘Sexiest Woman in the World’ by a UK men’s entertainment magazine that held its first online poll in India. Around five lakh men voted for her. What’s more, Kats won the coveted title by defeating the likes of Hollywood superstars Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson, singers Rihanna and Madonna and Bollywood stars Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Bipasha Basu, among others.
“It feels great. I think it’s the sweetest thing my fans have done,” says the actress, flashing a million dollar smile. Kats also boasts the most downloaded images online. “Isn’t that amazing?” she asks.
Considering her fan following is increasing, is she going to start a blog soon? “I’m very shy. I reach out to fans through my films. Starting a blog means updating viewers with what’s happening in your life on a daily basis, which I can’t do. I need my personal space,” says the actress.
And what, according to her, makes her the Sexiest Woman in the World? “I think people just like me in the type of roles I do. I won’t say I want to do highly dramatic or intellectual films because perhaps that’s not what my fans would like to see me in,” says the actress. “Every actor reaches a certain stage in life when he or she thinks they have to do different kinds of cinema, but I am content for now,” says the sexy woman whose good friend Salman Khan, too, apparently features in the list of Sexiest Men in the World. When are the two going to star in a film together? “I’m doing Subhash Ghai’s Yuvraj with him,” says Kats.
Shilpa’s ‘breath’taking secrets
Shilpa Shetty has always been a trendsetter for Bollywood, be it for her hourglass figure or participation in shows like Big Brother. This time, the actress was in Delhi launching her own yoga DVD. After all the fame she has bagged, she appears to have transformed into a businesswoman too. Coming up is her home production, starring little sister Shamita. Her kitty is swarming with Hollywood projects too, but this certainly doesn’t tempt her to quit Bollywood. Brushing away rumours of marriage with Raj Kunder, Shilpa says a wedding is definitely on the cards, but not just yet. Until then, one assumes she has more heights to conquer.
Salman, Aamir discuss 'Pappu' over dinner
Aamir Khan — the otherwise politically correct actor — seems to have rubbed many coactors the wrong way off late, the latest being Salman Khan. Recently there were reports that the song Pappu Can’t Dance from his nephew Imran Khan’s debut film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa was a dig at the Bollywood hunk. However, an insider said that as soon as these baseless reports emerged, Aamir didn’t waste any time and made a special call to Salman to clarify the issue. Incidentally, the two Khans — who are long standing friends and go back to Andaz Apna Apna days — had not spoken for a long time and were completely out of touch. The insider said, “Aamir’s call proved to be a welcome connection between the two.” Surprisingly, even though Aamir clarified that the Pappu... song’s lyrics which talk about a ‘muscular bachelor’ were not directed towards him, the otherwise hot-headed Salman was dismissive and took it in his stride. Bypassing all the talks about Pappu..., all he wanted to know is when was Aamir taking him out for dinner.
When contacted, Aamir confirmed this saying, “Salman can dance pretty well so there it goes. But actually I am thankful that this has made me call him as we hadn’t connected since long. Salman is a most chilled out person. My attempts to clarify were fruitless as he would just not listen to anything, but in the process we have decided to go out for dinner one of these days. We have both been busy, so it will be actually a great catching up session.”
Sunday, June 15, 2008
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