Shilpa honeys up!

Teams up with Dostana director Tarun Mansukhani for an ad

Shilpa Shetty has teamed up with Dostana director Tarun Mansukhani yet again this time for an ad. The actress who did a Shut Up And Bounce act in his movie has now shot for a honey brand with him.

The commercial was filmed on Wednesday night at a shopping-cum-multiplex in Bandra. The shoot began at midnight and wound up at 7 am.

Lookin' fantastic

Says Mansukhani, "I can't reveal the details of the ad at this stage as the makers want to launch it in a big way. Shilpa is the brand ambassador of the product.

But what I can say is that she is looking fantastic."

This is the third time that the writer-director is making a commercial. He has worked with Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai and Karan Johar-Kareena Kapoor in earlier ads.

Adds Shetty, "It was great working with Tarun after Dostana. I had a long but interesting shoot with the team and him. I enjoyed it."

The actress, known for her svelte figure and for being extremely health-conscious, is now spreading the virtues of honey in one's daily diet. She is also currently seen in a shampoo ad.

Kareena denies taking Rs 5 crore for Short Time Shaadi

Is Kareena Kapoor asking for Rs 5 crore for a ‘Short Term Shaadi’? Well, it is not about a marriage but her upcoming film with Imran Khan. A report said that Kareena had charged a huge amount of Rs 5 crore for acting in Karan Johar’s next flick 'Short Term Shaadi'. However, the actress has rubbished such reports.

The ‘once size-zero’ actress was quoted saying that Karan is like a family to her and so they don’t discuss money or even scripts. She added that Karan just informs her when to start for shooting and then pays the amount she deserves.

Speaking about her outfits in the movie, Kareena said that she won’t compromise on her glam quotient. The 30- year-old actress said that her ‘size zero’ look was not liked by her fans so she would better wear lot of clothes like she wore in Jab We Met.

The actress says jokingly that she is thankful to Shah Rukh Khan for taking away the weight loss issue from her. Recently, when SRK was shooting for Ra.One, he lost a lot of weight and people started discussing about this. So Kareena thinks that the attention has now shifted from her to SRK.

Speaking about her 'Short Term Shaadi', Bebo said that both Imran and she will have performance driven roles and people will enjoy a lot.

Rani Mukerji in Africa?

If she says yes, Africa will be Rani Mukerji's first full-fledged Bengali role

Two-time National Award winning director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury is all set to sign Rani Mukerji for his next Bengali film, Africa.

Her only appearance, in father Ram Mukerji's Bong film Biyer Phool (1992) doesn't count, as it was a cameo. The actress has only acted in Hindi films since.

Says a source, "The director met the actress in Mumbai and gave her a story narration.

An excited Rani asked him to come to her with the completed script. Interestingly, while he is keen on Mukerji, he had also met Rituparna Sengupta, who is under the impression that she's in the film."

The source adds, "If the Hadippa actress signs on, it will be her first full-fledged role in a Bengali film.

He is visiting Mumbai again in the next couple of days for his next meeting with the actress. Africa is a female-centric film and if she signs on, she will play the lead role."

Says Chowdhury, "Yes, I did meet Rani. We've had discussions but nothing has been finalised.

I am still working on the script. It's too premature to talk about it. She is one of my favourite actresses! I would like to work with her."

Aniruddha says, "I plan on starting my Bengali film first and then the Hindi one next year.

I am working on three scripts, two by noted Bengali novelist Sunil Gangopadhyaya. Sunil's works include Dui Nari Haate Torowari and Ajaana Desh while Africa is my story.

I will be visiting Mumbai in the next few days to finalise preparations for my Hindi film."

Awarding Ways...

Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury's Anuranan won a National Award for Best Bengali Film while his Antaheen bagged four awards for Best Film, Best Lyrics, Best Cinematographer and Best Singer.

Exclusive: Twinkle's Top 10

Best Dressed' Twinkle tells gals about ten wardrobe must-haves

Twinkle Khanna (Akshay Kumar's wife) has been declared India's best-dressed woman by the Indian edition of a well-known international magazine.

In previous years Sonam Kapoor and Katrina Kaif have held the title. Here the star wife lists ten necessities (outfits and accessories) every well-dressed girl should have in her wardrobe:

1 A classic Chanel bag goes with everything and can carry forever.

2 Nude heels. They make your legs look endless.

3 Skinny jeans in Indigo you can wear them casually or to formal dos.

4 A stunning necklace to jazz up Plain Jane dresses.

5 A DKNY wrap sweater. 'Cause you can wear it in 12 ways.

6 Pearls chic and elegant.

7 A vintage anything it has passed the test of time.

8 Aviators necessary in our lovely Indian sunshine.

9 A job or a rich husband preferably both, to fund the goodies.

10 A sense of humour.

Rapidfire

Who is it easier to style while going out for an event Akshay or you?
Akshay is easier.

What was your own biggest fashion faux pas?
Very recent two different prints issue of clash and burn.

A fashion trend that needs to go?
Juicy track suits.

Your favourite H-Town star wife and why?
Sarah Jessica Parker. Because she's a style icon.

Who is the best dressed star-wife Gauri Khan, Sussanne Roshan or Twinkle Khanna?
Beep! I declare this question illegal.

Worst dressed in B-Town?
Too many to count.

Three glamorous stylish star moms?
My mom, my mom and my mom.

Twinkle Trivia

Her favourite Indian designers: Abu-Sandeep's clothes are timeless; and Anamika Khanna for her quirky twist to classics.

International designers: Alexander McQueen I love skulls.

Stuff she picks up while shopping abroad: Vintage dresses rummaging in markets and finding a few unique things is great fun.

Style: Is just how you live it's more than clothes or fashion it is to live gracefully

Not always a fashionista: Nooooo and I have pictures to prove I was a complete walking fashion disaster. I think I started to think about clothes very late in life came as an extension of my work and training in interior design.

My show will be the baap of all reality shows: Rakhi Sawant

Drama queen Rakhi Sawant, who is back with her latest reality show Rakhi Ka Insaaf, chats up with Gourav Mukherjea via video conferencing in Kolkata.

What is Rakhi Ka Insaaf all about?
This show address real life problems of real people. The common man, who often hesitate to go under the law for justice will discuss their personal issues here with me.

Are you just a host in this show?
No, I am not only the host, I am also the mentor, judge. I will hear them. I will empathize with them and give insaaf (justice) to those who seek help.

Earlier, Kiran Bedi hosted a show Aap Ki Kachahri. Is your show similar to that one?
Kiran Bedi's show is totally different from mine. She can't make a show like this.

Do you mean you are much superior to her?
No, Kiran Bedi is a very powerful lady. What I meant is, her show and mine are poles apart. She followed the book of law. But I will follow the book of my heart.

How are the cases selected for your show?
The cases and issues are selected based on research and proofs. We thoroughly inquire every detail, do our research and then bring them to the show.

Are you involved in the research programme?
No, I didn't went on researching for cases. Why should I? The production house has a team who works on these aspects.

What are the issues you have dealt with so far?
I dealt with problems between couples, extra- marital affairs, cases on dowry, property, divorce, troubled parents.

What are the most common and regular cases you have faced on the show?
Extra-marital issues and divorce cases are most regular.

What helps Rakhi to deliver justice?
God gifted me so much knowledge and uttar charao (ups and down) in life that help me a lot to judge. i judge all the cases through a judge's eyes.

If Rakhi Sawant herself need judgement on any issue, where will she go?
If I need judgement, I myself will solve my problems. I am quite capable of handling my own problems. I don't need anyone's consultation. I directly consult with God.

Recently there was an issue relating things going bitter between you and your mother?
There was nothing, sab kuch saadiyon pahele se he theek tha (everything was resolved centuries back). It was all created by the media. I respect my mother, I love her.

Do you believe an actor's popularity depends on TRP?
My popularity depends on the people and my show will be the baap (father) of all reality shows.

From an item girl image to Rakhi ka Swamvaar, and now Rakhi Ka Insaaf, are you upto changing your image?
Never, dancing is in my blood. I can't leave dancing for anything. If someday I went to coma, gaana chala dena, meye jhumti huyi khari ho jaungi (just play a song and I will start dancing).

Any comment on the Ayodhya issue?
If I would have handled the Ayodhya case, 18 saal nehi lagte, Boss! (It won't have took 18 long years).

So, what would have been your verdict?
Simple, a children's play ground...where children can come and play, they don't represent any religion.

I'm not dieting: Katrina Kaif

Binges on Punjabi dhaba food en route to Chandigarh

Katrina Kaif, who has been religiously dieting and working out (the cinnabons she ate on Farah Khan's sets being the sole exception) to maintain her slim and svelte look, gave in to temptation yesterday when she and her co-stars stopped at a roadside dhaba to feast on Punjabi khaana.

Deserted dhaba

Says a source close to the actress, "Imran and Kat suddenly decided to stop at a roadside dhaba to sample the food there. Ali and the crew of Mere Brother Ki Dulhan were also with them. The unit had wound up the shoot at Mussourie and were on their way to Chandigarh.

The dhaba was one of those quaint, rustic ones you see on highways. It was completely deserted. Katrina, Imran and Ali thoroughly enjoyed eating there without the restriction of people staring at them."

Guilty pleasure

The actors decided to take a break after a six-hour long drive. "Kat took one look at the rich, spicy Punjabi food and decided break her diet and have some too.

She enjoyed herself thoroughly, ordering daal, rotis, chicken and mutton. She normally avoids too much oily and spicy food but just couldn't resist the food when she saw it.

Now, she will have some rigorous dieting and workouts to do when she reaches Chandigarh." Says Katrina, "I am not dieting. I am feasting on some delicious tadka daal and mutton."

Sex Bomb Heroine’s ‘Special’ Love For Brinjals

She is known as the Arabian horse beauty and her mere presence on the screen is enough to stir the loins of many men. She is none other than the hot and raunchy sex siren Sameera Reddy and recently, she came up with a revelation which has shocked her friends and family members.

The bombshell has announced that she has given up meat and from now on, she is a total veggie. While many are wondering how she will get her proteins, Sam says that she has got into yoga and her new diet has begun to give her a very good feeling. Also, her losing of weight has given her a new look and this is being appreciated by all.

She is currently busy with the shooting of her Priyadarshan film and then, she has a Tamil movie ‘Nadunisi Nayigal’ directed by Gautam Menon. On the other hand, Sam is leaving for London to take part in the shooting of her other project ‘Tez’ wherein she will be seen riding a bike. Well, it appears that her love for Brinjals and carrots have changed her fortunes as well.