Aishwarya to walk the ramp for Manish Malhotra

Aishwarya Rai will be walking the ramp for designer Manish Malhotra at the upcoming third edition of the India Couture Week.

"Beautiful Aishwarya is going to be the showstopper at my couture week show, " Malhotra posted on micro-blogging site Twitter.

The designer, who has worked on Aishwarya's looks for the mega-budget Endhiran and Action Replayy, is known to have given makeovers to many actresses, including Karisma Kapoor and Rani Mukerji.

He will be opening the couture week, starting Oct 6-10.

The designer says he will be showcasing 55 different outfits and emerald will be the dominant colour in his collection.

Priyanka Chopra! Ravan's sister?

Ketan Mehta's 3-D animated Ramayan The Epic has Ravan's sister Shurpanakha looking similar to Priyanka Chopra.

Director Chetan Desai says, "In Hindu mythology, she was known as the most beautiful woman. We had to find someone as stunning as Shurpanakha.

No Indian celebrity could be found to match her face. It was then that I remembered Priyanka in Aitraaz and how she looked then.

I referenced Shurpanakha's character from Priyanka's basic looks in Aitraaz. " Wonder what PC has to say to this?

It's Bipasha v/s John this time!

Bollywood's hot couple Bipasha Basu and John are going great with their relationship since last nine years. They survived all their alleged relationship with their respective co-stars and after all the ups and downs they have remained a strong a hot couple of Bollywood.

But, this October 15, the couple will go through an 'acid test'! Well, there is nothing personal about it. Actually, on this particular day, both the actors are going to have their latest releases.

Bipasha Basu and Ajay Devgn starrer movie Akrosh, which is based on honor killings in the state of Haryana, was set to hit the theaters on October 1. But, the release date of the film got delayed due to the Ayodhya verdict. Now, it will release on the same day when John's movie Jhoota Hi Sahi will release.

The couple will face such competition at the Box Office for the first time in their nine year long career in the industry.

Bipasha has shared this on her micro-blogging page Twitter. The actress, who has gone for an issue based movie again after Lamhaa, posted that Jhootha Hi Sahi and Aakrosh are releasing on October 15 and this has happened first time in their nine year long career in Bollywood. The actress has expressed hope that both the movies do well at the Box Office.

Well, it will be a test for the two actors because it will also disclose their popularity among the audience? However, considering the promotions of both the films, it seems both of them belong to totally different genre and there will be different kinds of audience for the two films. So, keep guessing who will win the race, Bipasha or John!

I dream of being married: Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif reveals how important marriage is for her in the latest issue of Cosmopolitan.

In an interview, she states: "I belong to the mindset where having a husband and children are very important. I dream of being married and having kids and living happily ever after.

That's me. " But may we remind her that the first step towards realising her dream is admitting she is in a relationship.

John strips for men!

Usually it is the girls who fall for actor John Abraham's good looks, but the launch of the karaoke CD for his upcoming film "Jhootha Hi Sahi" saw men asking him to take off his shirt.

John unhesitatingly complied to their demands at the event here Sunday, but said: "I am too shy for all this. "

As it happened, men gathered there were overwhelmed by his presence and wanted to see his chiselled body. They started screaming and asking John to strip off his shirt.

The actor, who seemed to be enjoying the attention, joked: "Already ek 'Dostana', Abhishek bhari padh raha hai. . . aur kitno ko sambhaaloonga. (I am already burdened by my friendship with Abhishek Bachchan in 'Dostana'. How many more will I handle?)"

John and Abhishek had posed as gays in Karan Johar's super hit movie "Dostana". The joke around their friendship has existed ever since.

Meanwhile, John was at his spontaneous best at the event and even sang two songs from "Jhootha Hi Sahi" along with the other cast members.

The Karaoke music CD for the film, launched by Saregama India Ltd. , will be available in a premium music pack, containing one song CD, one karaoke CD, an eight-fold lyrics booklet and one 'lie detector card' apart from two postcards, said a press statement.

Eesha's spooktacular party

Eesha Koppikhar gets a themed bash and a luxury car from husband on her b'day

Actor Eesha Koppikar got a luxury car from husband Timmy Narang as a birthday gift. Not just that, Timmy even threw her a lavish themed birthday party.

Simple taste
Recounts the b'day gal, "Though I love cars I am very simple where my tastes are concerned. Timmy decided to pamper me by gifting me a 7 series BMW.

When I woke up in the morning, it was all packaged and ribboned in the driveway. I thought the car was for him and even remarked 'That's a nice car!' That's when Timmy told me it was for me. I was stunned!"

Koppikhar says that her birthday party started as a surprise but Timmy couldn't keep it up and kept asking her for her friends' numbers. "Finally I told him that I knew what he was up to and that I could help too. "

She adds, "The party was at Narang House with over 200 people attending. The theme was gothic with a vampire overtone. I wore a vintage black dress with black beads and a cross while Timmy wore black lipstick.

We decorated the room with illuminated crosses, creepers, coffins, candles and blue lights while the dance floor was lit up with neon lights so when we flashed our teeth they looked green. I called it my 'spooktacular party!" Even the food and beverages were in sync with the theme. "

Eesha concludes, "I cut down on films when I got married. I decided to take a sabbatical. I wanted to enjoy my marriage but now I am reading scripts and hearing narrations. "

The nightingale of India, Lata turns 81

Playback legend Lata Mangeshkar turns 81 Tuesday, with fans swearing by her golden voice even as she has chosen to cut down on assignments after singing for over 1, 000 Hindi movies.

Starting her career in 1942, she reigned over the film industry for decades and is still the first preference of many filmmakers like Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Madhur Bhandarkar and an inspiration to established singers of today.

Lata, who was born Sep 28, 1929, also featured in the Guinness World Records book from 1974 to 1991 for having made the most recordings in the world. She was last heard in Bhandarkar's Jail.

"Lataji's birthday is a great event. She has given us so much in terms of music, love and affection. I just hope that she lives on forever and gives her blessings to us. I am very close to her and I am happy, proud and fortunate that she is close to me, " said filmmaker Yash Chopra who has vowed only to work with her among the female singers in the industry.

"Jab bhi ji chahe" (Daag); "Kabhi kabhie mere dil mein" (Kabhi Kabhie); "Neela asman so gaya" (Silsila); Meri bindiya teri nindiya (Lamhe); "Dholna" (Dil To Pagal Hai) and "Tere Liye" (Veer Zaara) are some of Lata's hit numbers for Chopra.

Bhansali is in fact composing an album as a tribute to her.

"I know every nuance in her voice. She is a miracle of nature. And there's so much in her throat that is still untapped. I first thought I'd create just one song for her in 'Guzaarish'. Then I thought, why one song when a whole ethos, era after era of supreme excellence is embodied in that voice?" Bhansali said.

"Lataji is far more than a singer. She mirrors all the beauty of the soul. It is that beauty that I want to capture in my songs, " he added.

Not just this, Bhansali's forthcoming film Guzaarish is also inspired by one of Lata's imperishable melodies, "Hai tere saath meri wafaa mein nahin to kya", composed by Madan Mohan and written by Kaifi Azmi for the film Hindustan Ki Kasam.

Starting her career in 1942 with songs in Marathi, Lata's first Hindi song was "Paa lagoon kar jori" for Vasant Joglekar's movie "Aap Ki Seva Mein" in 1946. Two years later, composer Ghulam Haider gave Lata her first major break with the song "Dil mera toda" in Majboor and after that there was no looking back for the nightingale of India, as she is fondly called.

She has worked with all the major composers of the bygone era and mesmerised the current lot too.

Lata has recorded songs for over 1, 000 Hindi movies and sung in more than 36 regional Indian languages. She is the second vocalist ever to have received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.

Lilting melodies like "Aayega aanewala" from Mahal, "Aaja re pardesi" from Madhumati, "Pyar kiya to darna kya" from Mughal-e-Azam and "Satyam shivam sundaram" from the film of the same name still find a place on the favourite list of music lovers.

She has sung all kinds of songs in her long career, including romantic numbers like "Tumhen yaad karte karte", "Ajeeb daastan hai yeh", and naughty ones like "Main kamsin hoon", "Bahon mein chale aao", "Bangle ke peeche" and "Choti si umar main" as well as devotional songs like "Paoji maine Ram ratan dhan pao" and "O palan hare".

Even singers are still in awe of the great singer who is also the elder sister of singer Asha Bhosle.

"I can't express in words what she means to me and how I feel for her. Just want to wish her a happy and healthy life ahead, " Sunidhi Chauhan said.

Playback singer Sonu Niigaam added: "I want to wish a very happy birthday to Lataji. Many many best wishes to her. I would just like to tell her that keep enlightening India and world with your songs and bless me. "

Shahid, Priyanka's close moments In Goa!

Lots of speculations have been made and said about the alleged Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor relationship but it seems that there is no end to it. Now, there is a report that the two Bollywood stars had recently gone for a short holiday in Goa!

It seems that they want to come out of the 'good friends' tag to a publicly declared couple. Last month, when Priyanka left for Brazil to shoot for the reality show 'Khatron Ke Khiladi', she was reportedly dropped by Shahid.

The actress left for Brazil on 16th August and came back to Mumbai on 8th September, which was a gap of almost one month.

A source was quoted saying that soon after returning from Brazil, the unofficial couple made a plan to spend some time together and had a very short one-day trip to Goa. They had reportedly left on September 9 and spent just one day there. Priyanka was scheduled to leave for Delhi on the next day and the promotions of her Anjaana Anjaani followed after that.

An eyewitness was quoted saying that the stars took a 12 pm flight from Mumbai and they were seated in the business class section of the flight with number 9W-475. They were dressed in casuals and wore dark glasses, probably to avoid eye contact with anyone else.

Well, how will they keep denying their relations because paparazzi are always behind them and will find out every close moment they spend together!

I want Ranbir to fall in love: Priyanka

That's Priyanka Chopra on the stunt she'd like to see newfound buddy Ranbir Kapoor take on. We chatted up Ranbir and Priyanka who, soon after their first film together, are surprisingly seriously in sync

PC and RK are leaving no stone unturned before their film Anjaana Anjaani hits the big screen next week. Guest appearances, tacky tie-ups -- two of the most in-demand stars are going the whole hog. We size up the handsome duo:

Do either of you know which film this famous line is from: "I have always depended on the kindness of strangers"?
Ranbir: No... but it's a very nice line.
Priyanka: I don't either.

It is from the 1951 classic, A Streetcar Named Desire.
Ranbir: Ohhhhh yes, the Marlon Brando one!

OK, a question about strangers that's closer home. Can you tell me which two stars featured in the 1976 film, Do Anjaane?
Priyanka: Aawwww ¦. ????
Ranbir: I know Amitabh Bachchan is the hero; was my mother the heroine?

No, it was Rekha. Coming back to the point ¦ have you ever been dependent on the kindness of a stranger?
Ranbir: When I was in New York, I was new to the place; I had to depend on strangers even if I had to reach some place.
Priyanka: I remember when I was travelling for my studies to Boston, USA, for the first time, I was all by myself and I had these huge bags. A lady came up to me and helped me with those bags all the way to the check-in counter. It taught me a lot about compassion.

What is the weirdest conversation you've struck up with a stranger?
Ranbir:It happened in San Francisco, while I was shooting for Anjaana Anjaani. I was walking in the night at around 2 am, and it was really cold. A beggar started singing a song about his life -- how once he had everything going for him; a good career, a good life, but how whiskey spoilt everything.

I was so impressed with his openness, I gave him money. He said that he didn't want my money, although he needed it. He gave me a string that was attached to his guitar -- I still have it on my right leg, I haven't taken it off.
Priyanka: I'm not the kind of person who will make the first move with a stranger. I always like the other person to break the ice.

Okay, once the two of you were no longer strangers, did you get to know something about the other that was a shocker?
Ranbir: She's more of a daredevil than I am -- she can pick up a snake or jump off a bridge.
Priyanka: I found that at times Ranbir can be very thoughtful ¦ but only at times (laughs).

What do you guys fight about?
Ranbir: She takes far too much time to get ready. I have become friends with her so I can take the liberty of hurrying her up with: 'How much time do you take!' She is always sweet and says, 'I'm sorry'.
Priyanka: Ranbir fights with me about my unpunctuality but forgets that I'm a girl -- he expects me to miraculously change my clothes and be ready for the shot or for a party. He fights with me. I don't. Actually, we keep fighting about everything and anything all the time. We are also constantly hitting each other.

Ranbir, how do you stop PC from going on Twitter?
Ranbir: You can't. She began the craze at a time when many of us weren't even aware of it. She loves to interact with her fans.

Priyanka, make a choice -- Steve Carell doing a pole dance or Ranbir Kapoor?
Priyanka: I actually haven't seen Steve Carell dancing, but it would be a treat to watch Ranbir doing a pole dance; you will see it in this film.

Name one stunt that you would want the other to do.
Ranbir: She really loves Shah Rukh (Khan)a lot; I want her to get into a fist fight with Shah Rukh.
Priyanka: I want him to fall in love; that has not happened to him yet.

One achievement you want to your credit before you turn 30?
Ranbir: I want to become the greatest actor, the biggest star. Age has got nothing to do with it. I want to direct movies, produce movies. I want to start a family, have children. I want to start coaching a young football team, buy a home in New York. Give all the happiness to my parents.
Priyanka: I want to sing! I want to sing!

Ranbir, Katrina's love a promotional gimmick: Salman

There have been lots of hide and seek play when it comes to the alleged relationship between Kapoor Khandan's youngest charm Ranbir Kapoor and the beautiful actress Katrina Kaif. Now, there is a buzz that the couple is going to make their relation public by making a formal announcement.

The love birds have reportedly decided to declare their stand in public about the relationship. If sources are to be believed then Ranbir will follow the path of his cousin sexy star Kareena Kapoor and will announce his love for Katrina during the ongoing promotion of his upcoming movie Anjaana Anjaani.

Ranbir had earlier been involved with another Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who has decided to move on and has already chosen another partner.

But Katrina's ex Salman Khan is yet to digest the fact that his lady love has left him to opt for much younger guy Ranbir Kapoor. The Dabangg star still thinks that the much talked relationship is nothing but a promotional gimmick for their movie.

The news has been confirmed by a source, who was quoted saying that Salman considers it to be a promotional gimmick and nothing more. The actor thinks that it started when Katrina acted with Ranbir in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani and the rumor was made stronger with Rajneeti.

However, the reports suggest that Ranbir and Katrina are in a romantic relationship for more than a year now and they prefer to meet each other at their houses to avoid public gossip.

A source close to Ranbir was quoted saying that the couple is very much in love. Katrina has met almost all his relatives, who have approved her and the best part is that his parents Rishi and Neetu also like her, the source added.

Katrina reportedly visits Ranbir's Bandra home often whenever Ranbir is out of town. It seems the girl is trying to be a perfect daughter-in-law of the Kapoor family.

Well, only time will disclose what's in their mind and heart, we can just wait and watch till then!

Aishwarya Rai does a Beyonce

Shoots a retro track in a dress that's quite similar to one the pop diva wore in one of her videos.
PS: She even mastered a few of the ace performer's moves

Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai got groovy to the tunes of Zor Ka Jhatka in Vipul Shah's Action Replayy.

Retro track

The song will have Ash dress up like Beyonce wearing a hot dress and also move and shake to a hip hop tune. The song that goes on air today will have the actors going retro.

Ash gets conscious

A source reveals that during the shoot of the song Ash refused to let photographers take full-length pictures of her in the short dress.

"She's wearing a golden-coloured short dress with sequins on it. The look is very similar to an ensemble Beyonce wore for her music video Upgrade U. However, she didn't let any one on the set take any full-length pictures of her. She said it was too short and it made her feel self-conscious."

To look like Beyonce, Ash even watched a few of the pop singer's videos and mastered her moves.

Shabana Azmi's cake = Poverty porn?

At least a writer for leading UK newspaper, The Guardian, seems to think so!

Here's an interesting take on Shabana Azmi's 60th birthday party held last Saturday and her bizarre birthday cake (in the shape of a Mumbai slum) by The Guardian's writer Parvez Sharma.

The piece called 'Is a slumdog birthday cake not the real poverty porn?' is a scathing denouement on the hypocritical attitude taken by some B-Townies.

Here are some excerpts:

"India's Bollywood elite turned out in force for a 60th birthday bash. The birthday girl in question, Shabana Azmi, is almost as old as independent India, having been born just three years after the British Raj ended.

A friend disgusted by this cake sent me a picture. I was appalled and needed to write about it. The half-eaten cake is a baked replica of what a slum looks like to India's large middle class and its rather small elite.

Open drain

A river seems to run through it in blue icing but a careful look reveals it is a nallah or a sewage-filled open drain -- the trademark of neighbourhoods where India's urban poor build their makeshift homes.

A clothes line full of washing can also be seen among the remains of the cake.

As I look at the picture of Shabana Azmi's birthday cake, I wonder about her husband's sense of humour. I wonder if the irony was lost on most of the Bollywood elite, who dutifully showed up and no doubt ate big chunks from the makeshift huts and open sewage drains.

I wonder, if they are aware of India's latest poverty statistics. I am sure the cake, like the rest of the food on offer, was delicious.

Some of these very same elites had been up in arms against what many activists called the 'poverty porn' of Danny Boyle's film, Slumdog Millionaire.

Tasteless?

The question is: Is eating Shabana Azmi's slumdog cake while dancing to Bollywood music at a rather posh and expensive party not a tasteless representation of 'poverty porn' yet again?"

Deepika and Katrina for Ranbir? Dad Rishi to decide

Rishi Kapoor to co-produce son Ranbir's world concerts

Ranbir Kapoor's first world concert tour, which kick-starts in June 2011 and goes on till the the third week of July covering 16 cities in Europe, the US and Canada, would have Rishi Kapoor co-producing the world event along with the Moranis.

This is the first time that Rishi Kapoor is actively involved with producing live concerts.

Rationalises Rishi, "And why not? This is the first time that my son will be stepping on to a live stage. I want to make sure everything goes right. So yes I'm producing and presenting the live concerts. With my experience in live concerts I know I can be useful. I don't want anything to go wrong for my son."

It is being reliably learnt that Rishi will for the first time share a public platform with his son. Yes, Ranbir will be seen dancing with his super-dancer father for the first time.

Rishi tries to dodge giving a categorical answer to that one. "There's talk on this. We're thinking of a retro section. We're exploring the possibility of Ranbir and I coming together. But right now I can't tell you more on this."

Deepika and Kat?

Rishi is also evasive on the rumours that Deepika Padukone has not yet been signed for the shows, apparently because there would be friction between Deepika and Katrina when they're together for so many weeks.

Says Rishi, "All I can tell you is that we have Katrina, Priyanka and Shahid Kapoor are on board. Deepika is likely to be on board. She hasn't been signed yet. No Bollywood concerts have happened abroad in the last three years. Audiences abroad were bored of watching our stars perform the same songs over and over again.

My boy has waited patiently for three years until he thought he was ready to face a live audience. He has turned down all offers to perform at awards functions. And that's his show's USP. When actors perform at awards functions, these are beamed to dozens of countries across the world. Therefore there is no novelty left in watching a star dance on stage. My son has never been seen live."

Pak connection

A singer from Pakistan is also being finalised. While the first lap of Ranbir's world tour will take him to Europe, America and Canada, the second lap, expected to begin in 2011 will take Ranbir to the Gulf and South Africa.

Priyanka dancing on the street for Ranbir

Desi Girl Priyanka Chopra shows off her moves as she joins the RK Studios' visarjan crowds and her Anjaana Anjaani co-star, Ranbir

Priyanka Chopra spent the day in Chembur dancing her way through the streets as the Kapoors (Ranbir included) bid farewell to their Ganpati Bappa.

As the procession made their way to the immersion site, they created quite a commotion with teeming crowds following Rajiv and Ranbir who played drummer boys to the hilt even as PC jhatka-matkaoed her way into public memory.

It was clearly visible to all present that the actress was enjoying the experience, the company and the attention.

Kareena Kapoor's father Randhir was also part of the procession. Actor Jackie Shroff was also spotted.

Kamaal Karte Ho Yaar... Salman is back on Twitter

After his comments on the 26/11 Mumbai attacks caused an uproar, Salman Khan stated that he was going off Twitter.

But he has done a rethink. Sallu posted on the micro-blogging site, "Kamaal karte ho yaar!

Thank you for wanting me to come back and sorry to leave but do understand that I tweet anything and friends and family panic."

And later he posted a sketch and wrote, "Sonakshi ji yeh Chullll Bulllll Pandey bana rahi hai."

This was followed by some national integration: "Hindu Muslim Sikh Isahi sab hai bhai bhai. Na ladna na jhagadna bus ek doosare se pyaar karna. Hum sab saath saath hai." Sallu is back and raring to go yet again.

Retard Mat Kaho Na: Salman and Katrina join Akki

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has raised voice against a very sensitive issue, which is often ignored by all of us. The actor, who is Brand Ambassador of the Special Olympics, has started campaigning against the use of the word 'retard' for the mentally challenged people.

The 43 year old actor is not the only one in this campaign as he is getting support from the big names of Bollywood in this noble step.

Now days, the micro-blogging site Twitter has become the most popular place to raise any issue and Akshay has also utilized this platform to speak for this noble cause. He posted informing that he is overwhelmed by the support he is getting from the industry people in this campaign to ban the use of word 'retard'.

Akshay feels that these mentally and physically challenged people should get the same kind of recognition like the other people get and they should be given a chance to blossom in their abilities.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has come out in support of Kumar and posted on his blog that Akshay wanted him to do a small TV bite stating how people should not refer to the disabled children with the term 'retarded'.

They should be rather handled with proper care and understanding and they should be supported to stand on their own feet, Mr Bachchan added saying that he felt good.

Apart from Big B, other Bollywood celebrities like Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Farah Khan also came out in support of this appreciative step taken by Akshay Kumar.

An overwhelmed Akshay tweeted that it feels great to get such a support from your own fraternity. He added that Mr Bachchan, Katrina, Salman and Farah have promised on camera to support and show respect to the fellow citizens with special requirements.

Hrithik in London for his Madame Tussauds statue

Superstar Hrithik Roshan is the latest entry from Bollywood to Madame Tussauds statue and now the actor has left for London with his wife to give his measurements to the gallery people, who wil stark work on his statue immediately. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, superstar Shah Rukh Khan and 'Bachchan bahu' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are the Bollywood stars, who have already made their place at Madame Tussauds. Now, Hrithik will join these big names of Bollywood. There is a report that Hrithik has left for London with his wife Sussanne Khan and his stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania for being measured for his statue. A source close to the Roshan family has confirmed the news that the actor is in London now. In fact, Hrithik has shared this on the microblogging site Twitter. He posted the tweet on his way to the Tussauds, where he was accompanied by Sussanne and his stylist, whom he addressed as his bosses. Roshans are eagerly waiting for Hrithik's wax statue for being unveiled. Sussanne is also very excited that her hubby is getting a place near those big name is Madame Tussauds waxworld. Apart from the Roshan family, all the fans of Hrithik are also eagerly waiting to see his wax statue.

Aishwarya is my jaan: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is back with "Guzaarish". And he has once again teamed up with Aishwarya Rai in the film and says she is his muse. He also describes her as a timeless actress of Bollywood.

"Aishwarya is my muse, my jaan and I get terribly excited when I make a film with her because she is very, very special.

Some people are timeless and Aishwarya will be there for another 20 years, " Bhansali told reporters Thursday at Cinemax, where the first look of "Guzaarish" was unveiled.

This is Bhansali's third film with Aishwarya after "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" (1999) and "Devdas" (2002).

Aishwarya said: "This was a very special film for us. We are glad to share this special piece of work with you before we reveal it to the rest of the world."

The director was also all praise for his male lead Hrithik Roshan.

"I have never enjoyed working with any other actor as much as I have enjoyed working with Hrithik, just for the kind of talent he has, for the kind of person he is, " said Bhansali.


In the film Hrithik Roshan will be seen as a magician, while Aishwarya Rai plays a nurse who is estranged from her husband. The film will reportedly touch the issue of controversial mercy killings.

Bhansali has even composed music for the film as he couldn't rely upon anyone to get the right effect. There are eight songs in the film and 12 songs in the album.

"The reason behind doing music of the film is that I think I understand the characters and understand most what they would express musically than any other music director.

Some deep thoughts are my concern, so whatever little music I knew, it was a sort of experiment. But I am happy with what I have done, " said Bhansali.

Jointly produced by UTV Blink and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film would hit the theatres Nov 19.

Sneak Peek: Take stock of Malaika Arora Khan's assets

Malaika Arora Khan put on quite the 'show' at a recent Munni bash held in her honour. We took a peek...

If Malaika Arora Khan aka Munni doesn't want to get badnaam over a few moments of indiscretion, she might do well to note whom she poses for at parties.

Partying hard

At one of the recent parties held to celebrate her production, Dabangg's success along with the popularity of her character and item song (and now, calling card) Munni Badnam Hui, the actress really let her hair down and partied hard.

Quite literally, she went to town showing off the assets that have made Munni as delectable.

Our sources at this recent party reveal that Malla (as she is fondly called by friends) was in a celebratory mood and was spotted posing for pictures with all and sundry.

Apparently, Dabangg lead pair Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha were also present at the party

Open Secret: Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi are engaged

India's tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi and Bollywood beauty Lara Dutta have made their journey afresh as they got engaged each other.

Bhupathi has announced this on Twitter saying, "So Lara and me got engaged in NY last week, " a published report said on Sunday.

As Bhupthai posted this online, he was flooded with congratulatory wishes. The couple had been in New York since August for the US Open and Davis cup, and also because Lara had to attend a photo shoot for a magazine.

Bhupathi was claimed to be the apparent reason behind Lara dumping Dino Morea. The lady has been held responsible for the divorce between Bhupathi and Shwetha Jaishankar, said the Times of India.

The couple has of late given ample indications of their closeness, including hand-in-hand appearances at many award shows. But rumours of them living in were subsequently rubbished. Though the industry has been anxiously waiting for a confirmation on their alleged romantic relationship, both remained coy... but things have clearly changed now.

Mahesh is now in Chennai playing Davis Cup for the country.

Katrina and Akshay Kumar get into a verbal spat

Akshay Kumar got into a verbal spat with his Tees Maar Khan co-star Katrina Kaif over her being unable to shoot for a music video

Tees Maar Khan co-producer and lead actor Akshay Kumar recently had a verbal argument with his co-star Katrina Kaif. He needed dates from her to shoot a music video for TMK and she flatly refused.

Sources reveal that the actress's dates were blocked for her Yash Raj film with Imran Khan and she was unable to change her schedule.

Says a source, "This is the first time Akki and Kat got into an actual fight. Her saying no got him all worked up. He reminded her of past adjustments he had made for her. Kat, on her part, said that she wouldn't be able to share dates till mid-October as the YRF banner was important to her and that the schedule was locked."

Moreover, Farah Khan is in a hurry to wrap the film in time for a Christmas Day release. She has managed a smooth schedule so far. Akshay, meanwhile, wants Kat to complete the music video before she busies herself with other commitments.

Adds the source, "Things really soured between Kat and Akshay over the date imbroglio. They stopped talking to each other for a while. But then, Farah stepped in. The duo is shooting a qawalli in Mumbai with Salman Khan and FK didn't want their cold vibes to spoil the song."

The director spoke to her heroine and everything has been sorted out. "The video will be shot on October 15. Katrina managed to get YRF to allow her to shoot for the title track video featuring the entire star cast. In any case, Kat is very fond of Akshay and will not allow their relationship to sour."

Can't let Saif down: Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor will go through with her plans of celebrating her birthday with her beau despite falling ill due to punishing work schedule

An extremely unwell Kareena Kapoor almost considered missing her flight to Paris via London and her birthday celebration today with beau Saif Ali Khan.

The actress is in Mumbai for three days to shoot for her shampoo, soap and face cream commercials. She even found some time to throw a party for Malaika Arora Khan and attend Tusshar Kapoor's party in Juhu but fell seriously ill on Saturday.

Talking to us last night before her departure, Kareena said, "It's been a very hectic schedule. I left Latvia to shoot for my endorsements in Mumbai. They had wanted me to shoot in Thailand but I couldn't because of lack of time. So they flew down an entire team of 40 Malaysian and Thai make-up artistes to Mumbai for the shoot.

But since I was shooting continuously in water for my shampoo and soap ads which included bathing in the tub scene, I developed severe cold, a bad throat and high fever."

As a result, Bebo's birthday plans (carefully organised by her man) almost went for a toss. Kareena added, "Mom (Babita Kapoor) has been firing me since Saturday about working so hard and falling so ill.

She's very worried that I'll be travelling alone to Paris via London as I might not be able to cope on my own. She thinks I have been pushing myself too hard and neglecting my health but I had no choice but to complete this schedule."

Saifoo's girlfriend was on injections, medicines and taking lots of rest throughout the day to make sure that she could travel in the night. She told us, "Mom is not very keen that I travel when I am so ill but I am going because Saif has planned a very special birthday night for me and I can't let him down by not going... so come what may I will go! This is one time I can't listen to mom."

For my Bebo!

Apart from a special dinner at Johnny Depp's Ritz Hotel in Paris, Saif Ali Khan will also spend four days in the French capital with Kareena. While Saif had given his gal a huge diamond ring a couple of years ago on her birthday, this time too, the buzz is that he has another very expensive gift, along similar lines planned for his Bebo.

Sonam Kapoor will be bedridden for 20 days

A typhoid-affected Sonam Kapoor will be bedridden for 20 days

Sonam Kapoor has been hit by typhoid. She will be out of action for around three weeks.

A source close to Sonam says, "After she came back from her US holiday and her Thank You shoot, Sonam became extremely unwell. She was diagnosed as having typhoid and was advised complete bed rest for 20 days by her doctor."

Apparently, Sonam was asked to walk the ramp for Manish Malhotra (she had acted in his nephew's directorial debut I Hate Luv Storys) during the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) but had to cancel because of her illness.

The source retorts, "Sonam was not to walk the ramp but simply attend LFW. In fact, she had to cancel a few work commitments including an endorsement event because of her ailment. She couldn't go to Delhi or shoot for Thank You. She's resting at home and can't attend anything."

Sonam says, "I was never going to walk the ramp for Manish. I was down with typhoid but am better now."

'Munni' rocks to Munni Badnaam, Big B-Shatru patch up

This has got to be the most rocking birthday party in living history. To say the ageless Shabana Azmi turned 60 with a bang on Saturday at the lounge Trilogy, would be an understatement.

Real- life Munni (Shabana's pet name) rocked to the pounding sound of the new dance hit Munni badnaam.

Shabana chortled the next morning, “Everybody was very amused to see Jaya and me flaunt our ambiguous dancing skills. Ash couldn't stop explaining that her ma-in-law was on a roll….My sister-in-law Tanvi and brother Baba wouldn't leave the dance floor.

He's such a fabulous dancer, very heavily influenced by Shammi Kapoor. Zara socho, bhai itna achcha dancer aur bahen has two left feet! Everybody danced to songs from yesteryears and of course Munni badnaam was a favourite.”

'Munni' Shabana Azmi welcomed the biggest star turn-out at her birthday. Guests included the entire Bachchan parivar with family-friend Tina Ambani in tow. Tina's sister-in-law Nita Ambani who generally avoids attending the same parties as Tina also attended.

So did Naseeruddin Shah, Rekha, Parmeshwar Godrej, Anil Kapoor, Ayaan Mukerjee, Neeta Goyal, Ashutosh Gowariker, Sudhir Mishra, Zeenat Aman, Urmila Matondkar, Vidya Balan, Boman Irani, Sandhya Mridul, Vipul and Shefali Shah.

Quips Shabana, “Why are you only mentioning the glamorous brigade from Bollywood? My entire family was there. My acting professor Roshan Taneja, my classmates from the film institute Kanwaljeet, Zarina Wahab, Rita Bhaduri came to the party. All my activist friends were also there. I missed Shyam Benegal and Mahesh Bhatt who are out of the country.”

Dance Of The Evening: Shabana and Jaya dancing to Munni badnaam

Quip of the Evening: “People around her can hardly bear her for 60 years. How will they bear her that long?” Javed Akhtar when someone sang Tum jiyo hazaaron saal for his wife.

Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha Patch Up On Shabana's 60th Birthday!

Even though Shabana Azmi was the star attraction of the day, two other stars took the limelight.

Big B Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha had a cold vibe since 2008 when the latter commented that certain film awards had been partial to Mr. Bachchan and his family and Big B also lashed out at Sinha in his blog. Since then, both of them were never seen together and if they met accidentally then the hardly said hello before their own way.

However, on Shabana's birthday party, both the veterans were seen having a long conversation with each other and they were together almost the entire evening.

One of the invitees was quoted saying that Mr. Bachchan and Sinha saab were involved in a deep discussion throughout the evening.

Shatrughan Sinha was quoted saying that the duo was sharing their old memories. He added that there were no personal problems between them and all that happened in past was totally at professional level.

Sinha added that he was feeling very happy for Amitabh, who won the National Awards for Paa. He said that National Awards were controversial every year but this time it has done a fair job.

It seems time has acted as a healer between the two veteran stars and they are reviving their old friendship again!

Hurricane Kareena sweeps city

Friends and colleagues who presumed Kareena Kapoor is shooting with Saif Ali Khan in Latvia for espionage action-drama Agent Vinod, were surprised to see the actress in Mumbai on Thursday.

It turns out she was in Mumbai to accomplish a new world record of sorts. In three days, Kapoor shot three back-to-back ads that were initially supposed to be shot in different parts of Hong Kong, Mumbai and Malaysia.

Known to juggle impossible deadlines, Kapoor rushed through two shampoo and one soap ad with international directors, who gawked as she changed into five different costumes in no time.

Kapoor reasoned, "The three ads would normally have taken nine to 10 days to shoot. I had no choice but to shoot them all together in one place. I couldn't fly to three different countries from Latvia."

Each product's crew got only one day to shoot, because Saif was waiting in Latvia for her to resume shooting. "It's madness! On one end of the world, I have Saif and his crew to return to. Down here, there are three teams waiting to complete the shoots, no matter how, " said Kareena.

Last seen, Kareena's mom Babita and sister Karisma were rushing to the venue of the ad shoots to meet Hurricane Kareena. Apparently, Kareena didn't even have time to go home and change!

Pakhi Tyrewala Gets A Lip Job!

Pakhi Tyrewala, the lead actress of Abbas Tyrewala's upcoming movie Jhoota Hi Sahi and also his wife, has reportedly got a lip job done. Bollywood hunk John Abraham is starring opposite her in this movie.

The sources close to Pakhi were reported to have observed that she has gone under the knife. Pakhi debuted in Bollywood in 2002 with Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai, in which she was credited as Punarnava Mehta, which is her birth name. She later changed her name to Pakhi.

On condition of anonymity, a source close to Pakhi was quoted saying that one could clearly see that the actress looked different than her earlier self as the lip job was very obvious. The source added that it never asked the actress about it.

Another source close to the couple confirmed the news saying that Pakhi has definitely got the lip job done as she was not very impressed with her thin upper lip and wished to make it fuller. The source added that it is known by all close to her.

However, the news was complete denied by the Pakhi's and said that it is not true. Whether this is just a publicity stunt for her upcoming movie or if there is any truth to the matter remains to be seen.

Goa on alert! Banned 'Savita Bhabhi' is here

India's biggest and outrageous toon porn star Savita Bhabhi has set foot in the sands of Goa - of course, in cyber space. And the state government is not too happy.

Already banned by the Indian government, the website showcases the adventures of the seductive, sari-clad Savita, who is the face of Indian graphic porn art.

The latest edition of 'Savita Bhabhi - The sexual adventures of a Hot Indian Bhabhi' has the much-married protagonist visiting a Goa resort with her female friends and ending up in a series of sexual encounters with resort owners, masseurs and sundry.

Already uneasy with the 'sleaze capital of India' tag, the state tourism department has not taken 29-year-old Savita Bhabhi's foray into Goa too graciously.

"We will have to go after these sites. I was not aware of this thing, but rest assured we will examine legal options to go after people who are behind this particular website," Nikhil Desai, managing director of the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), told.

"These sites are illegal and are the handiwork of unscrupulous perverts and criminals who are out to make a quick buck. They have nefarious designs," said Desai, who is currently engaged in ensuring that Goa puts its best foot forward for the International Tourism Mart it is hosting next month.

After its original domain was banned by the Indian government for promoting pornography, the toon porn star has now switched to a more inconspicuous address.

The website describes Savita (Patel) Bhabhi as a "regular Indian woman in the eyes of the world, but only a few lucky people know who she really is. She is a woman who finds the need to explore her sexuality and enjoy the moment. Trapped in a loveless marriage, she is always open to new sexual experiences. This series follows her various sexual exploits and fantasies".

The two-part series of Savita Bhabhi's Goa adventures is available on its new website for a price and carries a provocative strap line 'Beautiful beaches, sexy swimsuits, one hot bhabhi'.

According to Desai, such vulgar projection of Goa by the toon porn site won't dent Goa's image much.

"People who visit these sites are perverts. There will be perverts in this world. I think people who really want to go on a clean holiday will not go by the impression of Goa created on these websites," Desai said, adding that tourists would go to proper websites for genuine information on Goa.

Superintendent of Police (Special Branch) Atmaram Deshpande said a cyber cell was being created in the state police force just to go after such websites.

"We are keeping track of such websites. But most of these websites are registered abroad and are being operated from there," said Deshpande.

The website, which hosts the pictorial adventures of the bhabhi, is operated from an IP address based in Brooklyn, US.

According to the police spokesperson, such websites try to cash in on 'Brand Goa', which helps gather eyeballs.

"Those behind such websites that promote escort services and pornography know the value of Goa. They are using Goa as a brand, while the real operations happen from elsewhere," Deshpande said.

Saucy Sherlyn wants an image change, is it too late?

         Knock Out producer Sohail Maklai approached Sherlyn Chopra for an item song opposite Sanjay Dutt but the starlet refused.
        Although the producer assured the starlet that the track had the potential of being a big hit she stuck to her guns.
          Sherlyn's friend says, "She was struggling with low self-esteem for quite some time. Not anymore.
        She has been signed by a leading production house and has been asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
        Sherlyn recently walked out of Vandana Sajnani's English play Fourplay. Says Chopra, "I now know what I want in life. Guess, I was born to be a late bloomer. Better late than never."

Salman Khan's Hotel in Oslo laid under siege

Norway doesn't have much of a fan-following for Bollywood stars. But Salman Khan is an exception. He apparently had the Indian population laying siege around the hotel where Salman Khan had gone along with his Dabangg co-star Sonakshi Sinha and his brother Sohail Khan for the Bollwood Fest where Dabangg was the inaugural film.
       Says Sohail, “You're right. Norway doesn't have that large an Indian population.But Salman had done a live concert there two years ago.And last year we had gone there with our film Heroes. I guess the locals liked what they saw.”
       Fairly large groups of Indian fans gathered around the Thon hotel in Oslo where Salman was stationed.They apparently kept vigil all night for a glimpse of the star and got progressively restless until Salman finally came out on the balcony to wave to them.
      That wasn't the end of the story. After the fans saw him once they clamoured in the stillness of the night for him to give them a dekko once again, then again, and again…
         It came to a point where the hotel's manager had to intervene and gently remind Salman that the other guests in the hotel were getting disturbed by the nocturnal fan frenzy.
            Finally Salman had to go with folded hands and request the fans to disperse.
            Sohail confirms this incident. “Like I said Salman's fans in Norway are a staunch hardcore group.”
           Incidentally Sohail will now be taking time off to finish his flying lessons.
           Says Sohail, “I was halfway through my training to become a licensed pilot when Dabangg took off. I discontinued my flying to support Salman and Arbaaz. Now I'm going back in October to finish my interrupted course.I will then have an alternative career to fall back on.”

Photo Feature: Mrs. Mahesh In Sexy Hot Look

She is hot, she is classy and she is also the most sought after in the Bollywood circuit. She is none other than Lara Dutta and right now, she is being called as Mrs Mahesh. Well, that’s obvious since she has reportedly got engaged to the tennis player Mahesh Bhupati after having her own share of relationships and love affairs. Here she is, in a rather eye popping outfit that shows her bare shoulders and the elegant cleavage. As for her face, she looks all lit up thanks to her recent engagement and is oozing the required appeal for the viewers.

Odd couple Sonam and Abhay Deol reunite

The Sonam Kapoor-Abhay Deol jodi finds another taker. Dibakar Banerjee has cast the two in his next, Shanghai

Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol might well make their second coming in Dibakar Banerjee's next titled Shanghai.

While casting for the film is still on, well-placed sources inform us that that the Love Sex Dhokha (LSD) director has locked in the Aisha jodi as his lead pair. The two will be seen romancing each other in the political thriller despite having creative differences in their first film together.

Abhay was the director's first choice. The two had worked together on Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and share a great camaraderie. Reveals a source, "Apart from having a great work equation, the two are also good friends off the set."

Shanghai is a thriller that follows a particular incident that happens in Abhay's character's life and its repercussions on everyone around him."

The lukewarm response to Aisha didn't stop Dibakar from considering Abhay and Sonam as his lead pair. The source says, "Even though that film didn't work, it hasn't stopped film makers from approaching the two as leads for future projects", adding, "Dibakar has spent the last nine months working on the concept and ideation for the film. Unlike his previous films, this one will have violence as the core theme."

However, when contacted, Dibakar denied he has cast Abhay and Sonam as the leads.

I will never participate in KBC, It will expose me Having already proven his mettle on the big screen, National Award winning actor Manoj Bajpayee is now anticipating offers from the small screen and says producing films is also one of his options. "I am looking forward to offers on TV. In fact, I am waiting for these to happen," Manoj told in a telephonic interview from Mumbai. No points for guessing that even the serious actor has fallen prey to the lure of reality shows on the idiot box. "Fiction is too much of a commitment because it comes twice or thrice in a week and sometimes four to five times in a week. Taking out time and shooting for a fiction show is quite impossible at this point for me," he said. "But yes, a reality show is something you give maximum 10 days in a month and you can do as much as possible. That is something I can do at this point of time," added Manoj, who has been chosen as the celebrity of the month by UTV World Movies for its "50 movies to see before you die" segment. So what kind of reality show would that be? "One reality show that I loved watching is 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' and the way Mr. (Amitabh) Bachchan handled it. The way he commanded respect and with the dignity that he approached the entire game is something to learn from... something like that definitely," he said. But says he will never participate in a show like KBC as a contestant. "I will never be a participant in a quiz show like 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. I'll expose myself," said Manoj, whose latest release is Telugu action movie "Puli". So that means there are layers to be unravelled of Manoj's persona? "Or there is no layer at all," quickly responded the actor, who won laurels for his modern adaptation of Duryodhana in "Raajneeti". His aspirations don't end here. "In future, I'd love to produce films. That is something I think I can do but there is no immediate plan for that. But production is something that I can think of," he said. What about writing or direction? "I can't do writing. It is a very lonely job. As far as direction is concerned you never know…I never say never. Anything can happen anytime," he said. Irrespective of the medium, the versatile actor is, however, confident his performance won't ever get hampered in any which way. "I will work with the same intensity and sincerity that I have been doing and definitely my audiences will never be disappointed," he said. Manoj's forthcoming releases include 3D animated movie "Ramayana - The Epic" where he has dubbed for Lord Rama - "Dus Tola" and "Chittagong". His future projects are "Aarakshan" and Anurag Kashyap's yet untitled mafia thriller.

Did Aishwaya and Salman Khan clash?

Film City was abuzz yesterday as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Salman Khan shot in neighbouring sets, wondering if they'd cross paths

It wasn't just another ordinary day at Film City yesterday. Not if you consider that exes Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Salman Khan were shooting in neighbouring sets.

While Ash was shooting with Akshay Kumar for Star Plus's MasterChef, Sallu was grooving for the music video shoot of Bigg Boss 4 nearby at around the same time.

Said a unit hand, "Film City was buzzing with excitement since morning. As soon as word spread that Salman and Aishwarya were expected to shoot, hushed whispers did the rounds about the possibility of the stars crossing paths."

Salman arrived a little after 2 pm for the shoot. Wearing jeans, T-shirt and a leather jacket, he shimmied to Pony Varma's choreography. When not shooting, he would pull out his notebook and start sketching. Ash arrived a bit earlier and got busy with her shoot immediately.

It's confirmed, John Abraham is a liar!!!

We're not saying that. Machines being used to promote his upcoming film Jhootha Hi Sahi have arrived at that conclusion

Around a hundred lie detectors have certified John Abraham as a liar!

The marketing team of Abbas Tyrewala's Jhootha Hi Sahi has come up with a promotional activity that involves a lie detection machine. A person has to put his finger on the machine and answer questions. The machine will indicate if the user is lying or telling the truth.

Says a source from the team, "These brand-new lie detectors will be attached to the film's standees in cinema halls. Anyone can get a lie detection test done. To show how the machines work, we asked John to get used to it, since he would be encouraging others to use it."

Says producer Madhu Manthena, "John kept trying out the lie detector and it kept branding him a liar. He tried another, thinking something was wrong with the machine. But a few other folks tried them out and received an opposite result (that they were telling the 'truth').

Hundred-odd standees later, we've decided that he's a confirmed liar. He wanted us to change and tweak the standee but I don't think that's going to happen."

Our source adds, "John was quite irritated. He couldn't believe that every machine was producing the same result."

Yaadon Ki Baaraat with Big B, Aamir, Imran, Ranbir

Veteran director Nasir Hussain made a hit movie Yadoon Ki Baraat in 1973 and now his son Mansoor Khan, is reportedly going to remake the movie after almost three decades.

The 1973 movie starred veteran stars Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, Tariq and Vijay Arora. And interestingly, Bollywood perfectionist Aamir Khan made his debut as child actor with this movie. However, Aamir has not denied or confirmed the news of remaking this yesteryear blockbuster hit movie.

A sourced was quoted revealing that the remaking process of the movie is on and above all the new film will star Amitabh Bachchan, prince charming of Bollywood Ranbir Kapoor and his competitor Imran Khan.

Moreover, Aamir Khan is also likely to star in this movie. If this happens to be true, it will be like a casting coup of the decade. Director Mansoor Khan was the man behind Aamir Khan's debut movie Qayamat se Qayamat tak, which was a huge success and made Aamir Khan a star overnight. Mansoor also directed Aamir Khan's another hit movie Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander.

The official announcement about the movie is likely come after Aamir returns from the Toronto Film festival, where his wife Kiran Rao's directorial debut movie Dhobi Ghaat received good accolades.

If all goes well, Big B and Aamir Khan will be sharing the screen space together for the first time. In fact, Ranbir and Imran will also unite for the first time!

Vidya Balan do a voluptuous Silk Smitha

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is going to enact the late South Indian sensation Silk Smitha. Now, if everything goes well, she will be accompanied by another Bollywood star Ajay Devgn in this forthcoming film, which deals with Smitha's life.

The movie is being made by television queen Ekta kapoor's Balaji telefilms. The officials from the production house are likely to discuss with Ajay on this topic very soon. Ajay has recently worked with Balaji in his latest release Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai.

A sourced was quoted saying that Ajay is supposed to essay the role of a renowned filmmaker, who was involved with the actress Silk Smitha in her glory days. The source added the movie won't deal with the entire life of Silk Smitha, rather it will concentrate more on her relationships.

However, Vidya is also yet to sign the papers to finalize her inclusion in this project. But the director Milan Luthria is very much interested to sign Vidya to play the role.

The source further said that a Malyalam girl with a very Indian type of body is required for this role and Vidya fits the bill perfectly. If both the actors sign the project, it will be their second film together. The first was Halla Bol.

Vidya Balan do a voluptuous Silk Smitha

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is going to enact the late South Indian sensation Silk Smitha. Now, if everything goes well, she will be accompanied by another Bollywood star Ajay Devgn in this forthcoming film, which deals with Smitha's life.

The movie is being made by television queen Ekta kapoor's Balaji telefilms. The officials from the production house are likely to discuss with Ajay on this topic very soon. Ajay has recently worked with Balaji in his latest release Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai.

A sourced was quoted saying that Ajay is supposed to essay the role of a renowned filmmaker, who was involved with the actress Silk Smitha in her glory days. The source added the movie won't deal with the entire life of Silk Smitha, rather it will concentrate more on her relationships.

However, Vidya is also yet to sign the papers to finalize her inclusion in this project. But the director Milan Luthria is very much interested to sign Vidya to play the role.

The source further said that a Malyalam girl with a very Indian type of body is required for this role and Vidya fits the bill perfectly. If both the actors sign the project, it will be their second film together. The first was Halla Bol.

Shahid Kapoor is not my man: Priyanka Chopra

She has her own parameters of what her ideal man should be like, but actress Priyanka Chopra, who is being linked to Shahid Kapoor these days, says she has left it to god to choose a suitable life partner for her when the time is right.

"I feel every girl thinks about her ideal man since her childhood, but I have learnt that we must not make such plans, and that especially goes for me... because I propose, and then god disposes. He says 'I have my own plans for you', " Priyanka told reporters here when asked about the kind of groom she wants.

"Till now, I have felt like god's chosen child. He has blessed me and I have got immense success. So I hope He finds the right guy for me whenever it is the right time, " she added.

Priyanka, who was in the capital Thursday for the promotion of her romantic film "Anjaana Anjaani", releasing Sep 24, also shared what she wants in her groom.

"He should be sincere, honest and he should love me unconditionally... and yes, he should be funny, " said the 28-year- old.

But hasn't she already found her man in Shahid Kapoor?

"I have decided to talk about my professional life only. I don't talk about my personal life anymore. Yes, the media has a right to ask...but I have always denied it and will keep denying it, " she said.

The young National Award winner also retorted to a suggestion that this time around, she has escaped the usual link-up that happens with most actors before their film's release. Instead, rumours of her getting back with Shahid have been doing the rounds.

"Almost all films made in India are romantic... so you mean that for every film, with every actor, I should have a romantic link-up? So that you believe the film is real? We do fiction films.

Maybe when I do docu-dramas, I will do a film with my boyfriend or husband. But otherwise, we try and keep everything very professional in the industry, " said Priyanka, whose next projects include "Saat Khoon Maaf", "Don 2" and Anurag Basu's next, again opposite Ranbir.

Ameesha Patel is very upset with Sonakshi and her mom

Ameesha Patel and the Dutts -- Sanjay and Maanayata -- are upset that a family close to them didn't even respond to their invite

Sanjay and Maanayata Dutt and their baby shower organiser Ameesha Patel are miffed that Punam Sinha and her daughter Sonakshi didn't care to respond to their invite for the event.

Says an invitee, "It was a guest list drawn up by Maana and Ameesha, who was personally calling and messaging people. As the Sinhas have always been very close to the Dutts, they were invited too. The Sinha patriarch, Shatrughan has been part of almost every social event of the Dutts."

But, adds the source, even the ladies who were out of town at the time (like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Natasha Fardeen Khan) or unwell (Kirron Kher was down with conjunctivitis) cited their inability to attend, but the Sinha maa-beti didn't.

"Punam didn't pick up Ameesha's call, neither did she reply to her messages. Ms Patel was very upset and the Dutts felt hurt too but preferred to keep quiet about it. Ameesha even told Maana that she wouldn't have called the Sinha ladies had she known they'd snub her."

The source feels that since Sonakshi has become part of Salman Khan's inner circle of friends, she has developed an attitude."

And Punam is a star mother, now that Dabangg is a big hit. Sonakshi wasn't in town as she was in Norway promoting Dabangg with Salman on September 13. Punam could have at least told Maanayata that Sonakshi and she weren't coming, no?"

Says Punam, "So what if I couldn't call or message back? My sister, a cancer patient for eight years, suddenly had to be admitted to hospital last week. She is my priority. I couldn't even attend Sonakshi's Dabangg events."

Poonam adds, "I have been in the hospital for the last few days and it's impossible to even think of calling or messaging people from there. I have far more important stuff going on in my life.

Please understand my frame of mind and what I am going through. Even now I am sitting with my sister at home after she was discharged a day ago.

Sanju and Maana are very close to us and will always be. I hope they understand my situation..."

Screen Buzz: Rajnikanth’s Secret Is Out!

          Robot, which is the biggest film made in India currently, has in store yet another surprise for Rajinikanth fans. Sources from the sets of Robot have confirmed that Rajnikanth has a triple role in Robot. There are three roles that Rajinikanth essays in the film. So the fans get a triple whammy!
          Rajinikanth plays a scientist and the creator of the Robots. He also essays two robots, one who is the good robot and the other is the evil one. This would be a challenge in itself for any actor, but Rajinikanth played all the three characters with an amazing élan. “He was very committed to all the three characters,” says the source, and would get into the skin of each character he was playing. It could only be Rajni sir, who could do justice to all the three characters,” says a source from the sets of the film. Robot which is directed by Shankar, is a sci-fi film.

Soundarya Rajinikanth offers prayers at Tirumala

           Newly married Soundarya Rajinikanth, younger daughter of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, and her husband Ashwin recently offered prayers at the Lord Vekateswara Temple at Tirumala in Tirupati. Actor Rajnikanth had accompanied the newlyweds.

Gossip: Why Has ‘Gaganam’ Stopped??

            There is a difference between a delay in the completion of a film and releasing of the film after it is completed. Especially when big heroes are involved, it is very rare for a film to get delayed for release. For someone like Nagarjuna who has been part of the industry since 20 years, there has never been such an instance.
              His new film ‘Gaganam’ under the direction of Radha Mohan of ‘Akasamantha’ fame has wrapped up its shooting 4 months ago. After that, the new movie under the direction of Veeru Potla with the working title ‘Ragada’ has already wrapped up 40% of shooting. Nag has already announced that the film will be up for release in December 3rd week. Not only that, recently the new film ‘Rajanna’ under the direction of Vijayendra Prasad, father of Rajamouli was also launched grandly. Despite all this, producer Dil Raju not showing keenness to release ‘Gaganam’ is giving rise to few doubts.
           As mentioned before, it is rare to see a film of a big hero like Nag to be silent like this for so many days after finishing the shooting.