Kareena to get her curves back for sexiness

It is not without reason that she is often referred to as the 'female SRK of Bollywood'. Like her male counterpart, Kareena Kapoor, too, has a penchant to grab the spotlight, for all the things the actress does (and sometimes doesn't)!

While the nation has not yet forgotten the size-zero figure made popular by our very own Bebo, the news is that Kareena is trying to put on weight for the last couple of months.

While this may come across as a bad news for all, who tried their best to get rid of the extra kilos in an attempt to emulate Kareena Kapoor, the sexy Bollywood lass has decided that it is time to bring back her own plumper self again.

When questioned by the media on the sudden change in her statistics, Kareena Kapoor laughed away saying that little did she expect that her weight would one day become a national issue, adding at the end that, it is her way of pleasing her fans, who prefer the slightly fatter Kareena!

Bebo has just stepped on 30 and with it has also completed a decade in the industry. A combination of hits and misses, Kareena Kapoor's career graph has surely been an eyesore for many of her peers.

Currently shooting for partner Saif Ali Khan's venture “Agent Vinod”, Kareena rules out getting back to her size-zero status even for Karan Johar's “Short Term Shaadi”.

Priyanka wants family time

Will take her parents along to Berlin for Don 2 shoot Priyanka Chopra who barely spends any time with her parents in Mumbai, thanks to her busy schedule, will now take them along to Berlin for the shooting of Don 2.

The problem is they might freak out on seeing their laadli beti perform dangerous stunts with Shah Rukh Khan. "Yeah, but I'd rather risk their concern than lose the opportunity to have them around," says PC.

Happy I'm busy

The actress was meant to spend time with her parents and also practise her stunts for Don 2 before leaving for Berlin. Now, those two things will happen on location.

The extra week of promotion required for her new film Anjaana Anjaani (as the film was pushed) has taken its toll on her plans.

But she isn't complaining. "No-one can foresee these things. Ranbir and I had to give up the time we had set aside for our families for added promotion.

It's all part of the game. But yes, I do regret that lost that precious time with my parents that I had planned well in advance. But I don't think I'd want it any other way. My folks are happy to see me busy."

On the run

She jokes about a similarity she sees between Anjaana Anjaani and Don 2, "One required me to be on the run. The other requires me to run as fast as SRK."

After her physically exhausting schedules last year (she was even in hospital) PC's parents are naturally worried about the amount of time she spends working, "But what to do? I can't act like this chui-mui (fragile person) who cracks under pressure.

Nobody forces me to do any of these physically and emotionally exhausting jobs. I enjoy them. I need to keep pushing myself further with every role. And my parents would just have to understand."

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.