‘Life Partner’ is a comedy based on love and marriage

Produced by Abbas Mastaan and directed by Rumy Jaffrey, the forthcoming flick ‘Life Partner’ is all about love and marriage. The film stars Govinda, Fardeen Khan, Genelia D’Souza, Tusshar Kapoor, and Prachi Desai. The music for the film is by Pritam and the lyrics have been penned down by Javed Akhtar.

‘Life Partner’ is about the struggle in marriage where Karan (Fardeen Khan) and Sanjana (Genelia D’Souza) go in for love marriage and Bhavesh (Tusshar Kapoor), and his life partner, Prachi (Prachi Desai) struggle to make their arranged marriage successful.

Govinda plays Jeet who is an accomplished divorce lawyer who does not believe in the institution of marriage and is often responsible for his getting his clients divorced. The movie promises to give a rib tickling three hour entertainment.

Get geared up for the desi version of ‘Hangover’

The recent Hollywood flick ‘Hangover’ was a bit hit and the story of the film involved four guys who attend a 24 hour stag party in LA. When they wake up they realize that the groom has gone missing and this happens to be the worst hangover of their life.

Now, the flick will be made in Hindi by Firoz Nadiadwala who has bought the rights of the movie for its desi version. The movie will be directed by Anees Bazmee. Abhishek Bachchan will play the role played by Bradley Cooper and Paresh Rawal will enact the character played by Zach Galifianakis. Katrina Kaif will play the role of the fiancée. The film will start early next year in the locales of South Africa.

Riteish Deshmukh and Sanjay Dutt are also being considered for the roles. Firoz will start on the script as soon as he wraps up ‘No Problem’.

Kareena in a neta avtar in her next

For Kareena Kapoor playing a female politician for Sudhir Mishra’s Dhruv won’t be the same as Katrina playing the politician in Prakash Jha’s Rajneeti where the director has dressed her up in severe cotton and khadi to look the part.


But Sudhir feels the khadi-dressed politician is obsolete and also unwarranted. “That stereotypical look goes against the young dynamic honest and incorruptible image of the new Indian politician. Kareena in Dhruv will be dressed how you’d expect a beautiful and glamorous people’s representative to be. Look at today’s young smart politicians. They wear what they’re comfortable in.”

Apparently the three generations of Gandhi women Indira, Sonia and Priyanka are being taken into sartorial consideration to model Kareena’s natty neta’s look.

Says Sudhir, “If you remember Kareena’s printed-sari look for Chameli was a craze. I feel Kareena’s politician’s look will also be a craze.”


Reacting to Pritish Nandy’s great sense of betrayal over the apparent translocation of the Devdas script from Pritish Nandy Communications to Excel Films Sudhir says, “All I’ll say is, Mr Nandy is like my elder brother. And if my brother is angry with me I apologize.”

Sudhir has offered to make another film for PNC is lieu of the Devdas project. “We’re yet to work out the details. But the offer is unconditional. Any time he wants me to I’ll make a film for him.”

Beware girls! Shahid Kapoor gets dangerous this season!

With ‘Kaminey’ about to hit the screens, Shahid Kapoor seems to be everywhere at the moment. Also the dangerous and negative look that he portrays in this film has given an all new push to his career because all those who have seen promos of this film have liked the new image of this chocolate boy.

However, this dangerously handsome boy seems to be quite down to eart when it comes to showing respect and adoration to others and this incident proves so. Shahid recently organised a sudden press meet for ‘Kaminey’ in his vanity van. As the journalists poured in large numbers, there was hardly any place left in the van. There was a chair reserved inside the van for Shahid in advance, but Shahid, seeing the scarcity of space, offered his chair to an elderly journalist and himself sat on the floor instead. He even requested other young people to offer their chairs to the elders and sit on the floor.

Now, this handsome hunk with commendable mannerisms comes with a dangerous tag on the covers of ‘Filmfare’ this month. Check out dangerous Shahid oozing loads of appeal on the glossy covers of ‘Filmfare’!!

Natasha Takia to step into Bollywood

With Ayesha Takia getting married off, there is a gap in the tinsel town for a cute babydoll actress. Now, the sister of Ayesha, Natasha Takia, is all geared up to make a space for herself in Bollywood. She has recently released a hot, sizzling yet cute photoshoot of hers and talks to A Gnaesh Nadar about her career plans. Though she has not yet bagged in any offers, but this 21-year-old girl has already sent the message that she is ready to get going. All she is waiting for is a promising role and a promising producer to give a knock at her doors. Is anyone interested out there?

The launch of ‘luck’ based game site by Imran and Shruti

The entire cine goers clan, the Bollywood fraternity along with Kamal Hassan wait with baited breath as newbie Shruti Hassan makes her grand debut with ‘Luck’ opposite Imran Khan. The on-screen chemistry between the couple as seen in the trailers and in the promotional events looks promising. Also, Shruti get to show some of her versatility as she does some karate and martial arts rounds in the flick with veterans like Sanjay Dutt and Danny Denzongpa.

The makers of the film are leaving no stones unturned in promoting their venture. Apart from appearances in TV shows and radio station, Imran and Shruti were seen launching the luck based game site at JW Marriot, Juhu, Mumbai on Wednesday. Check out some clicks from the event.

‘Love Aaj Kal’ runs into problems with Sikh community

These days it has become a routine for some sort of controversy to crop up with some religious community just before the release of a much awaited film. The same has happened with Saif Ali Khan’s home production, ‘Love Aaj Kal’ set to release of July 31.

Charanjeet Sapra, President, Punjabi Cultural and Heritage Board, said that the members of the Sikh community are raising an objection to the trimmed beard that Saif sports in the film along with a few romantic scenes set in the Gurudwara. But Saif is not the one to turn away his face to the problems. He, along with his production team, held a special screening of the film for members of the Sikh community.

“We decided to have this special screening for them because we feel that they are representatives of a larger community. We didn’t want to offend anybody,” said Imtiaz Ali, Director.

Sapra has said that they would inform the filmmakers about their view by Friday over the issue, but Saif feels that he already has won their hearts. He says, “I think they liked the film. They will let us know by Friday.”

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Aamir Khan shares the dias with Hillary Clinton

During her visit to India, Mrs. Clinton, attended a special interactive session with the students of Xavier College in Mumbai on Saturday and shared the dias with Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who’s also the brand ambassador of the education campaign Teach India.

During this interactive session, Aamir emphasized the need for changes in the education. He said, “Today, students are mostly focusing on memorizing their subjects because they have to face questions like ‘Did you come first?’, ‘How much did you score in mathematics?’”

“I would like to hear teachers telling students: ‘Hey, your friend is weak in this subject, would you help him?’”

“This will incorporate the feeling of sharing and caring among students and will help in making them good individuals. We should teach our kids to be caring.”

“Sadly, more emphasis is given to report cards and less on exploring minds.”

“Teaching should be a high paying job so that youngsters should aim at becoming teachers. I would like to see that one day in India, teaching is the most highly paid job.”

Hillary was quite impressed with the star and praised him saying, “It is a great delight to be here with Aamir Khan, who is not only a Bollywood icon but also the great advocate for education….I am here to see how US and India can work for the common cause of education, which is the great equalizer and gateway to opportunities,” Mrs. Clinton said.

Clinton supported Aamir’s view and said, “I think the actual requirement to become successful in the world is cooperation and collaboration among people and among countries.”

Kareena Kapoor apprehensive about her bare back scene

After giving some steamy scenes in ‘Kambakth Ishq’, Kareena Kapoor has also shot some intimate scenes in director Rensil D’Silva’s film ‘Qurbaan’ where she stars opposite Saif Ali Khan. Apparently, there is one scene in the film where she makes passionate love to Chhote Nawab and has loads of exposing including her bare back. But now, Kareena is apprehensive about the scene as she is nervous what her parents and would be in-laws might think about it. So the actress hopes to bring it up with director Rensil D’Silva and producer Karan Johar before the film’s final print is ready and get it chopped off.

Kareena says, “We are actors and can’t be coy after accepting a film on a bold subject like Qurbaan. I’ve done kissing scenes earlier. But the love-making scene is explicit by my yardstick. It comes at a crucial stage in the narration. And Saif made sure I was comfortable.”
Sorry guys! No more bare back scenes from Kareena Kapoor!

Imran Khan’s special gesture for his lady love

Our tinsel town is one place where loyalty and long term relationships do not find a place for themselves, but there are exceptions too. There have been superstars like Big B and SRK himself who have been loyal to their life partners even after touching the highest heights of success.

Among the new generation kids, the new comer chocolate boy Imran Khan, has so far been loyal to his girlfriend who prefers to stay away from limelight though. Imran is really emotional about his ordinary girlfriend Avantika Malik, and continued his seven year long relationship with her even after giving quite a few hits on silver screen.

The little birdie has it that the lad has gone a step ahead in making his lady love feel special on his birthday and has taken time off to head to a secret destination for a romantic getaway far from the maddening public glare.
This is indeed a touching gesture from a busy actor!

Kat wishes to see her dad

Katrina Kaif turned 25 recently. Katrina went to an undisclosed location in Italy with her family for her birthday celebration. She must have doodled over a very fine B’day cake for the occasion. Was it a mum’s home-made pound cake or the best chocolate cake available there.
She has come a long way since she forayed into Bollywood a few years ago. She is perhaps the most-sought for actress today.

The success of her latest release New York has strengthen her position even further. Apart from her booming career, she has a steady boyfriend in Salman Khan. But this lovely lady misses one thing badly. She misses her dad.

Katrina, who was raised by her mom Suzzane, a Harvard graduate and a lawyer, confessed that she misses her dad whenever she sees fathers of her friends. She is not complaining though.

Kats mom did a fine job in raising her seven kids. She added that she should be grateful for all the other things she has.

Mohammed Kaif parted ways with Suzzane when Katrina was very young. So, is Katrina planning to get in touch with her dad now that she has become a big star? She said that her parents went their own ways due to personal issues. She added her father is very decent and affluent person. She knows that he won’t come back just because she is famous.

Katrina will be seen in Dan Dana Dan, a Priyadarshan film next.

2009 Neil and Anoushka Sharma set the ramp afire with their chemistry

She is just one film old in the tinsel town, but before she stepped into the Bollywood zone she was and is still a well-known name in the world of modeling and ramps. Talking about Anoushka Sharma, who had a dream debut opposite SRK in ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’, the gal meets her first love again and walks the ramp for a dazzles on ramp for Jack and Jones, an International clothing brand, which held a fashion show for launch of its store in Bangalore.

Giving her company is the rising star Neil Nitin Mukesh. Where Anoushka looks like an angel in very short white dress, Neil Nitin Mukesh, who is still basking in the success of ‘New York’, just looks perfect with his cool dude look. Check out Neil and Anoushka Sharma as they set the ramp afire for jack and jones in Bangalore.

Dia Mirza graces two magazine covers this month

Though Dia Mirza’s career is not really going through the best of its phase, there is no denying the fact that she is one of those rare Bollywood beauties who have a perfect face, perfect complexion and a perfect figure. This month Dia exudes her beauty on the covers of two magazines. One is the cover of Jade Magazine - Run way to life for the month of July 2009 and the other one is for Marie Clarie where she appears wearing a green Roberto Cavalli on the cover. Dia tells Marie Claire that she’s doing some half a dozen movies with a plethora of offbeat roles. She reveals that that there’s Kaun Bola with Arshad Warsi, Acid Factory, Kisaan, Johnny Mastana with Rensil D’Silva, Alibaug and Fruit & Nut with Cyrus Brocha & Boman Irani.

Dia has all her hopes pinned on her upcoming releases and we wish too that the gal gets what she deserves!

Priyanka Chopra spends a quiet birthday

One of the most sought after Bollywood actress, Priyanka Chopra turned 27 this Saturday but there not no birthday bash for this girl who has always had a quiet birthday with friends and family since the age of 12.

“It’s always been a home celebration. My family brings in surprises for me and I like it that way because I really get worried when it comes to organizing parties,” she laughs.

“I’m not a big party person and I don’t like throwing parties at all. So this time a lot of my family members have decided to fly down to be with me. It’s likely to be a day spent doing nothing in particular - just hanging out with the people who love me and want to be around me to make my day special. That’s all,” she added.

Talking about her birthday resolutions, Piggy Chops said, “I don’t have any specific plan, but hope for peace of mind and well being. This year has been extremely good for me, and I would like to thank God for it.”

With many awaited films at present, viz., Vishal Bharadwaj’s “Kaminey” with Shahid Kapoor, Ashutosh Gowariker’s “What’s Your Rashee?”, and Yash Raj Films’ “Pyaar Impossible” along with Uday Chopra and Dino Morea, Priynaka Chopra says that she does not believe much in setting goals.

“I’ve never set any goals for myself. I’ve always been destiny’s child and destiny has always looked after me. I think someone up there always manages my life and does what’s best for me. So I just leave it up to Him. I just work hard at what he sends my way,” she said.

Sizzling Deepika Padukone in item number once again

Not many have forgotten the spicy item number done by Deepika Padukone in SRK’s flick ‘Billu Barber’. The song was a rage and Deepika will now again be seen in an item number. Only this time it would be a Telugu flick.

The movie which will feature this item number is titled ‘Love 4 Ever’ and is being directed and produced by Jayant C. Paranji under Laughing Waters Entertainment banner. Set in the backdrop of a grape garden, the film is a love story though with a uniqueness and has Ranadeep and Mridula in the lead roles. ‘Love 4 Ever’ will be made in Telugu as well as Hindi.

Check out Deepika as she sizzles in the shoot for this item number!!

Priyanka Chopra launches the men’s line of clothing

Pretty and glamorous Priyanka Chopra is definitely one of the most popular Bollywood actresses in this tinsel town. So, it did not come as a surprise when the lady was chosen to promote a men’s wear brand – J. Hampstead that was earlier promoted by sportsmen like Leander Paes, MS Dhoni…

“I think a woman’s opinion is very important when a man dresses and I would definitely give my opinion whether it’s my dad, my friends or anyone. So I think having a female brand ambassador for a male brand was a genius idea,” explained Priyanka Chopra as to why she was chosen to promote a men’s brand.

Recently, Priyanka launched international line of premium shirts of global brand J Hampstead and on this occasion, models walked the ramp showcasing the latest collections of the premium clothing line.

2009 Twinkle Khanna on the cover of Enhance Interior magazine

There was once a time when Twinkle Khanna was a promising Bollywood actress, but post marriage with Akshay Kumar, Twinkle chose to say goodbye to her movie career and took up interior designing instead. She has stayed away from limelight and kept a low profile after marriage and motherhood.

The lady who made her debut with ‘Barsaat’ now co-owns White House Store which deals in interior décor. After she had appeared in the January issue of ‘Hello’ magazine, she now features on the cover of Enhance Interior magazine’s latest issue. Check out Twinkle looking as graceful as ever.

Saif Ali Khan manages to rope in his lady love in ‘Race 2′

Saif Ali Khan has already upset his ‘Love Aaj Kal’ co-star Deepika Padukone by constantly saying that he missed Kareena on the sets. Now, he has taken ‘panga’ again with an actress, this time the sultry Bong beauty, Bipasha Basu, by ousting her out from ‘Race 2’ and roping his sweetheart Kareena Kapoor instead on the pretext of the demand of the script.

Saif has confirmed this news saying, “Abbas Mastaan understand the pulse of the plot. ‘Race’ was a fast-paced action-adventure caper. Not too many filmmakers in Bollywood would’ve done such a wonderful job of it.

“Yes, Kareena will be part of ‘Race 2?. We’re yet to flesh out the details. But ‘Race 2? has to be bigger and larger than ‘Race’. Otherwise no point in making it.”

Apparently, this sequel promises to have tons of action and special effects and Saif took special efforts in convincing producers to rope in Abbas-Mustan again as directors and Kareena instead of Bipasha for the second innings of Race.

While we would love to see stylish Kareena create magic with her beau Saif in ‘Race 2’, we sincerely feel that Saif is going to end up in a soup if he keeps miffing reigning Bollywood beauties in this manner!!

Shahid Kapoor has not forgiven Ashutosh for insulting Priyanka at IIFA

Though Priyanka Chopra chose to stay cool and quiet about it, not many have forgotten Ashutosh Gowarikar’s verbal blow at the actress during IIFA when he commented that not Priyanka, but Aishwarya deserved the best actress trophy.

This has of course not been forgiven by Piggy Chops current boyfriend, Shahid Kapoor too. This is how Shahid chose to express his anger at Gowarikar.

With the completion of ‘Whats Your Rashee’, Ashutosh penned down a new script for his next film and then he approached Shahid for the film. Though Shahid has earlier committed verbally to do Ashutosh’s next film, after the IIFA ruckus he refused to work in the film.

Before Shahid, Gowarikar had also approached SRK but he too turned down the offer. Seems with Ashutosh’s increasing bonding with Bachchans is stealing away his old friends. Beware Ashutosh lest you fall!

Katrina Kaif celebrates birthday with her family

Katrina Kaif, after tasting success with her recently released ‘New York’ is in a party mood these days. The actress, who turned 25 on her birthday today, is in London with her parents and siblings to celebrate her birthday. However, there is no lavish party thrown

unlike last year and also her friend Salman Khan is not by her side this birthday.

While Katrina Kaif celebrates a quiet birthday with her family, you check out the pics of the gorgeous actress as she walked the ramp for Nakshatra Diamonds at Launch of Nakshatra Diamond Jewelry New Logo, Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai.

Riya Sen looks ‘anmol’ in her shots for Agni jewelry

Riya Sen may not have had a joy ride to success on the silver screen, but the girl has definitely made her mark as one of the sexiest actresses in Bollywood. She has once again done what she is best at in her next flick ‘Shaadi of the Dead’, that is playing the role of a seductress. Riya is also known for her bent towards jewelry designing and is also known for designing her own clothes. She has had the honors of being tagged as the 50 Most Beautiful Women in 2007 by Femina.

Given the kind of beauty and appeal associated with her, she always has been associated with reputed brands. This time she has done some glamorous shots in pink for brand promotion of Agni Jewels with tagline… “Anmol, aap hi ki tarah”.

Not to mention here that with the kind of sensuality she oozes in the shots, one is compelled to say, ‘Anmol, Riya Ki Tarah…’

‘Kaminey’ - The countdown begins

Set to release on 14th of August, ‘Kaminey’ is by far the most awaited release at present. The film has Shahid Kapoor in a double role for the first time.

In the greyer shade, Shahid plays the character of Charlie, sharp, wily and despisable who makes his living by betting at the race course. As Judd, Shahid portrays the character of a trainee in an NGO firm and is honest, diligent and careful. Priyanka Chopra plays young, pretty and fiery Sweety Shekhar Bhope.

Charlie & Guddu are twins who can’t stand the sight of each other. However, fate brings the two brothers together and what follows is their struggle through the world of drugs, guns and money dealing with gangsters, rebel soldiers, rogue politicians and crooked cops. It is this struggle which makes them realize the importance of each other in their lives.

The shoot of ‘All The Best’ completed in record time

Ajay Devgan’s ‘All The Best-Fun Begins’ started its shoot on 7th May and the crew has finished the shooting within a record time of about two months in mid July. The film, produced by Ajay Devgan Films and directed by Rohit Shetty is all set for a Diwali release on 16th October 2009.

The movie has been shot in various locales in Mumbai and Goa and their last schedule was in Hyderabad. This is set to be a comedy starring Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgan, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu & Mugdha Godse in the lead. The music is by Pritam Chakraborty, lyrics are by Kumar and the film is co-produced by Kumar Mangat.
All the best from the team of Bollywood stars to the team of ‘All The Best’!!

SRK honored with a doctorate from Bedforshire University

Shahrukh Khan has a huge fan base not only in India but also along the entire world and this was utterly proved when the actor was awarded with the honorary doctorate from the University of Bedforshire in the field of Arts and Culture.

SRK was there along with wife Gauri in London to accept the doctorate. SRK had once declared that London was his favorite city in the world. Now, that he has this honor, he is thrilled and plans to keep the degree framed in his living room.

At this moment, SRK also mourned the loss of pop star Michael Jackson declaring MJ to be a wonderful human being. He also said that his only connection with western music was through MJ’s work.

Here is what SRK said at the occasion, “My wife is here too. She thinks being a doctor is really serious stuff. Of all my achievements as an actor, this one is a special achievement.”

“I will entertain like Walt Disney where he says I will entertain and help people learn. But if you are asking if I will make films to teach people ABC then I doubt it, you won’t see them. But I will make films that people can go and see for three hours and then come back and study hard for their exams.”

“On one wall, where I have my personal desk, where I keep my scripts, I have the Padmashri, the French honor, the Malaysian honor and this one will also go there. The Filmfare awards are in front of me so I am like a megalomaniac, self-centered person who likes to be surrounded by his awards.”

Imran Khan on tour of London to promote his new movie ‘Luck’

Actor Imran Khan as a PR exercise to get support for his forthcoming movie “Luck”, slated to be released by the end of this month went to London (UK) to attend a press conference. This is appreciated by industry experts as a good move by ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na‘ fame star.

Imran Khan told about his visit “The UK has always been special to me, as I have many friends and family there. The audiences have also been extremely supportive of me and of my releases. I’m really looking forward to interacting with everyone at Ilford and Feltham on Saturday.”

Aishwariya Rai inaugurated L’Oreal’s “Beautiful Beginning Campaign”

Renowned cosmetics and beauty supply company L’Oreal on the occasion of being into the business for 100 years and commemorating the occasion launched its ‘Beautiful Beginnings” campaign with Aide et Action in Khar Danda Village, India. The campaign is undergoing in about 60 countries.

This campaign is for the underprivileged girls who have been dropped out due to financial constraints and be provided with four months training for coloring and styling hair, administering manicures and pedicures, threading, waxing and facials. Girls after training would be promoted to open their salons hence will give them chance to secure their future. Indian Ambassador for L’Oreal Aishwariya Rai inaugurated the program in India. She also mixed up with the girls selected for the training on this occasion.

Sania Mirza - It is time for wedding bells to set in

Time and again, ace tennis player Sania Mirza had been linked to famous Bollywood stars including Shahid Kapoor and other eligible celebrities, but finally the beauty with talents has tied knots with her childhood friend and Hyderabad-based businessman Mohammed Sohrab Mirza, 23, an MBA student and son of a city-based businessman.

The engagement ceremony was held on Friday night at a star hotel in Hyderabad amidst relatives and close friends of the two families. The celebrity guest list included Badminton player P Gopichand, D Purandareswari, D Venkateshawara Rao, actor Vishnu and GVK Reddy were present on the occasion.

There was also some minor ‘hungama’ at the engagement party when two youths demanded her family to cancel the engagement claiming that they were in love with Sania. However, the security men handled the situation.

Sania Mirza looked gorgeous attired in a light golden and emerald green swarovski studded ensemble worth 20 million rupees by designer duo Shantanu-Nilkhil which she wanted to match with her antique jadawi-zewar(Choker). She was gifted a solitaire ring worth a whooping 10 million rupees by her fiancée.

Katrina Kaif is in a mood to sit back and enjoy

Katrina Kaif has worked very hard these days and with her recnt release ‘New York’ enjoying huge success, she well deserves a holiday.

Katrina says, “Akshay had his party for Kambkakkt Ishq. I want to be here for our party. It’s a very special film for all of us. And I didn’t want to miss the moment for anything. Besides, all my sisters aren’t reaching London until 14th. So I can delay by a day.”

Katrina, who is very much in a party mood is going on a 3 month long holiday where she will be with her mother, brother and sisters and will also celebrate her birthday with them. Her family has plaaned a surprise for her on her birthday and Katrina just wants to relish the suspense.

As for her holiday destination, she says, “We net-searched, googled and finally found a place we wanted to visit.It was tough because there was no place the entire family would agree on. Or if we all liked a place there was no vacancy. We finally found a place that we all liked.”

“Quite honestly I haven’t been with my whole family for a long time. I’ve been preparing for my holiday for ages. I’ve been working like a mad woman trying to finish all my work on time. It got especially hectic as the time for me to leave approached. I was dubbing for Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and shooting two songs for Priyan’s De Dana Dan. At one point I thought I wouldn’t finish on time. But I did. And I’m really looking forward to my time with my family.”

Neha Dhupia oozes oomph on the FHM July 2009 cover

Neha Dhupia has had her share of highs and lows, but failure and criticisms have in no way hampered her confidence and sex appeal. She is still one of the most glamorous ladies of our industry oozing the oomph factor in every expression she puts on.

This time Neha sizzles on the cover page of FHM India Magazine’s Indian Edition for the month of July 2009. She looks equally ravishing in her photoshoot for the magazine done by Vikram Bawa. Check out the pics for yourself.

Rakhi Sawant to dress up as a princess for her wedding

Rakhi Sawant has expressed her desire to look like a princess and have a ragnd wedding like that of Aishwarya Rai on her wedding at the grand finale of Rakhi Ka Swyamwar.

Neeta Lulla is designing her wedding lehenga and choli which will have a traditional Rajasthani look in five different colors but Neeta has refused to disclose the cost of the dress.

Neeta says, “Rakhi told us she wants to look like a princess that day – something like she has never looked before. I have given her a very colourful ensemble – it’s a very conservative outfit.For her wedding day, Rakhi would be wearing a lehenga-choli in five different colours with ornate kundan work to give her an ethnic Rajasthani look.”

Her necklace for the wedding will be designed by Zayed Khan’s famous jewellery designer sister Farah Khan and will cost around Rs. 30 lakhs.

Farah says,”The choker that Rakhi will be wearing for her wedding day is very heavy. It looks very traditional and covers almost her entire neck.”

Rakhi is all set to marry the winner of this reality show in which the contestants hail from Delhi, Mumbai, Rishikesh, Jaipur, Kanpur and Toronto.

Work pressure takes a toll on Priyanka Chopra’s health

Priyanka Chopra is overworked these days. She has three back-to-back releases this month, Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Kaminey’, Ashutosh Gowarikar’s ‘What’s Your Rashee?” and Jugal Hansraj’s ‘Pyaar Impossible’. She is playing 12 different roles in ‘What’s Your Rashee?’ (just as Kamal Hassan did in ‘Dashaavataar’ or what Sanjeev Kapoor essayed in ‘Naya Din Nayi Raat’). Not to mention here that this kind of work demanded too much of hard work and dedication from the lady.

As a result, Priaynka’s health has suffered and she has been in and out of hospital quite frequently these days. Her mother, Dr. Madhu Chopra, is supervising her diet these days and she is under strict instructions from her that she should have home-cooked meals. So, Priyanka carries her own food even when she is in five star hotels.

Once her schedule eases, Priyanka wants to take a good break. “I am going to take sleeping pills and wake up after three days, “she says.

Kangana Ranaut handles her breakup in a mature manner

She is hardly over with her breakup with Shekhar Suman’s son, Adhyayan Suman, and she is being linked with Puri Jagannath, the director of one of the South films she is working in. Kangana is obviously quite upset with the rumors and says, “I should free myself from my last experience. I need to be ready to fall in love again. Why can’t people imagine somebody single for sometime?”

Kangana and Adhyayan, both have handled their breakup in a mature manner. They had no ugly exchange of words and the parting was as respectful as should be.

Kangana says, “We respect each other far too much to insult each other. Yes, I was shocked at first. Adhyayan doesn’t want to be in a relationship at this point of time. T thought it was a nightmare but on second thoughts, I understand. I too dissuade my younger brother from being In a relationship at this age.”

Adhyayan too states that he decided to end this relationship just because he needs to focus on his career which is just one film old right now. States Adhyayan, “I can’t afford to mess it up. I haven’t taken my father’s help and neither have I told him to make a film for me. I’m doing it all for myself. I don’t want to take a chance. We are still friends for love can always wait and career won’t.”

Abhi-Ash urged to help Love Birds

PETA has always sought the help of Bollywood celebrities in its campaigns for creating awareness for animals. After they had roped in John Abraham to urge people to stop cruelty against birds, they have now approached the elite Indian couple Abhishek & Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to help them in creating awareness about lovebirds which are the most commonly sold birds in spite of being an endangered species.

PETA wrote a letter to the Bachchan couple which read as, “As India’s most famous ‘lovebirds’, we believe that you are uniquely suited to help bring attention to the plight of these smart and sensitive birds. We would like to arrange a photo shoot with you for a ‘Love Birds in Cages’ ad to raise awareness about the issue.”

The relation between PETA and Bachchan family is not new. Not only was Big B voted as India’s ”hottest vegetarian” three times by PETA supporters, Aishwarya had once written a letter to PETA on behalf of Baixinha, the endangered black rhino who is now thriving at South African’s SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary.

Kareena Kapoor scorches in blue on Maxim covers

Kareena Kapoor is on a high these days. Not only is she the reigning Bollywood style diva, she has many leading endorsement brands in her kitty. Her latest release ‘Kambakkth Ishq’ has received a grand opening at the box-office.

Now, she sizzles in blue as she appears on the cover of Maxim India edition for the month of July 2009. This is the second time she is scorching the covers of this magazine. And we do not blame the mag for this. When the copies with Kareena on the cover fly off the bookstalls, she will be the obvious choice as the cover girl.

An opportunity for the fans to meet Imran Khan

Imran Khan’s next project to hit the screens would be ‘Luck’ and the guy is leaving no stones unturned to reach out all his fans and promote his flick at this crucial juncture. Produced by Dhilin Mehta & Directed by Soham Shah, the film marks the debut of Shruti Haasan (Kamal Hassan’s daughter) and stars Sanjay Dutt, Imran Khan, Mithun Chakraborthy, Ravi Kishaan, Chitrashi Rawat and Danny Denzongpa.
Imran Khan will soon be in London with Sanjay Dutt and Shruti Hassan to promote the film and he plans to personally meet his fans in London. Imran will be with them on 11th July 2009 when he visits Cineworld Ilford and Cineworld Feltham.
Talking about the love of his fans and also about London, Imran says, “The UK has always been special to me, as I have many friends and family there. The audiences have also been extremely supportive of me and of my releases. I’m really looking forward to interacting with everyone at Ilford and Feltham on Saturday.”

Katrina & John - The most eligible single celebs?

The leading matrimonial website ‘Shaadi.com’ conducted an online poll in which after reviewing the responses from over 18,000 netizens, the site declared John Abraham and Katrina Kaif have been voted as the most eligible single celebrities.
In the poll, Katrina bagged in the voted from about 48 percent of males as the most eligible single female and wherein John was named as their favorite eligible bachelor by about 43 percent females.
Following John were other bigtime celebrities like Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Rahul Gandhi, M.S. Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh, and following Katrina were ladies like Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor.
“It’s nice to see the way our members’ preferences for an ideal partner have changed drastically. Its not just about looks and fashion trends but about power and higher social standing that makes a person more attractive and appealing,” Gourav Rakshit, business head of shaadi.com, said.

Kareena Kapoor endorses jewelry group

Yes, this is Kareena Kapoor looking just a perfect coy bride displaying the special range of jewelry for a leading group which will be launching two different brands Gitanjali Jewels’ Bridal Collection Jewelry and Multitasking Jewelry for Women with Kareena as the brand ambassador. Kareena here is dolled up under the designs of ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra.
The makers of the group carried out a survey to choose their brand ambassador and in the survey majority people responded that they would like to see Kareena in a bridal get-up.
Must say, be it a bikini or a bridal wear, Kareena carries off both with equal amount of grace.

Deepika Padukone redefines style in ‘Vogue’

With her forthcoming ‘Love Aaj Kal’ making news all around creating buzz about her fabulous chemistry with Saif Ali Khan in the film, it is just the right time for Deepika Padukone to make appearances in photoshoots, magazine covers and reality shows and this is just what she has been doing.

Deepika Padukone appears as the covergirl of the July issue of Vogue India. The edition also has an exclusive interview with the promising newcomer where he reveals lesser-known facts about herself like how she starts her day with what she calls “a maaaajor breakfast”. “I think it’s a very South Indian thing. I can’t start my day without breakfast. This ’something’ can range from idlis, dosas and upma, to sausages, baked beans on toast and even potato toasties.”

About spending time with Ranbir she says, “We do our own thing because tomorrow, I don’t want to sit and say, ‘I should have done this but I didn’t.’ And, she insists, when Ranbir and her exchange notes on Bollywood, it’s not gossip. “I’ll never put anyone down. It’s definitely not my thing.”

Check out ravishing Padukone in ‘Vogue’!