Shahrukh Khan bonds with Lady Gaga, gets reinvented!

SRK’s sharp business mind has company, or so the super-Khan says. And if both those minds can work together, they can create magic!

We last saw Lady Gaga, the lady who was born this way, it was with alarmingly plastic green hair on the Simi Garewal show. And we tried not to get distracted by the elderly hostess’s rather eccentric accessories as we sat through her burbling at the more composed and natural pop star. In contrast to this strangeness was an old episode of Living With a Superstar, with Shahrukh Khan talking about the way he works and how much he gives to each role; he also spoke about the business of being an actor. Two disparate bits of information, you may think. But here is the point: SRK has been trying to get Gaga to do a song for his ultra-ambitious RA.One and says that “she knows her business well, she believes in pure, simple, wonderful business”. According to him, Gaga is the superstar of reinvention and listening to her music has been a matter of personal reinvention for Shahrukh. We don’t know about reinventing SRK, because we kinda like him the way he is already, but wethinks Simi G could use a little of that re….what was it then?

Kareena Kapoor to honour real-life bodyguards

Actress Kareena Kapoor, who is gearing up for the release of her new film “Bodygaurd” with Salman Khan, will felicitate the real-life minders of Bollywood stars. Kareena is planning to meet the bodyguards of Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Imran Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar and felicitate them for their work, commitment and dedication towards the protection of the stars.
“Bodyguard” is romantic action film directed by Siddique and is a remake of the director’s 2010 Malayalam movie of the same name. Salman had asked Shera, his bodyguard for 15 years, to launch the promo of the film.

First Look: Rowdy Rathore!!! A mass entertainer with action ka tadka!

Presenting to you the first look of another mass entertainer flick, Rowdy Rathore. Directed by the Wanted director Prabhu Deva, stars the very handsome Akshay Kumar who essays the role of a cop and the stunning newbie, Sonakshi Sinha. It is produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film is a remake of the Telugu blockbuster Vikramarkudu
The film went on floors last week, and with action flicks being a favorite among the audiences, this film already looks a hit.
Akshay and Sonakshi come together once again, with ‘Joker’ being their first film.Talking about Rowdy Rathore, a source says: “The dynamite combination of Sanjal Leela Bhansali, Akshay Kumar and Prabhu Deva calls for a film that is aesthetically larger than life packed with mind blowing stunts and impressive choreography. The film has box-office success written all over it.”
The movie is expected to release around mid 2012.

Anna was an afterthought in anti-corruption crusade

If the figure of Anna Hazare has become a larger-than-life symbol of the anti-corruption movement in India, the real story is a bit more complicated. Anna wasn’t always the leader in waiting, and a strong Lokpal Bill wasn’t the destination of the movement. In fact, it wasn’t even a movement to start with.
The story doesn’t begin with Anna starting out as an anti-corruption crusader building his movement brick by brick and finding followers along the way. In fact, corruption wasn’t the focus of the initial movers and shakers in this story.
It began with different civil society activists pursuing their own goals before it all fell into place as events unfolded over 2010. Anna Hazare was grafted onto the movement at the last stage — once the activists decided they needed a credible face to show the world.
The first chapter begins with 43-year-old Arvind Kejriwal’s quest for a role in the Central Information Commission, the apex oversight body under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
When the post of Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) fell vacant, Kejriwal and his associate Manish Sisodia started a campaign to promote the idea that the job should not be reserved for retired government servants. Kejriwal felt that the RTI structure had itself become very corrupt, and probably nursed thoughts of taking on the job himself. But the fact is he didn’t stand a chance.

Hollywood blackout in India?

 

Delhi youngsters who hopped theatres in the hopes of catching James Franco-Freida Pinto starrer Rise of the Planet of the Apes, were left disappointed. The film, which is number one on international charts and opened to an estimated $54 million in North America, didn’t make it to India’s multiplexes. The reason: multiplex owners and distributors are at loggerheads over the sharing of revenue, a problem that began back in 2009.

According to an MoU signed that year, the revenue sharing between distributors and multiplexes was 50:50 in the first week, which would then be reduced to 42.5%, 37.5% and 30% in the second, third and fourth weeks respectively.

Slideshow - Bollywood’s famous brother-sister duo

The brother-sister bond in Bollywood

Sometimes like a rock, and sometimes like a driving force in her life; nothing is more precious for a girl than her affectionate brother, who vows to keep her safe and to remain with her always. So, on the occasion of the festival Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi), we give you Bollywood’s famous brother-sister duo, who are with each other through thick and thin, sharing laughs as well as tears.
Elder sisterEkta Kapoor is too happy to shore up the acting career of her brother Tusshar Kapoor. Salman Khan makes sure to throw a big party on his sister Arpita Khan’s birthday, and now he wants to establish the career of his sister Alvira Khan and her husband Atul Agnihotri as producers. Together they are coming up with Bodyguard. Bhai ho to aisa!.
May be they fought like any typical brother and sister when they were young, but today, the sister-brother duo of Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar are connected with their passion of making films, and both help each other with their productions. The two are great storytellers. Actress Priyanka Chopra is a busy bee, but when her chhota bhai wanted her to be at his graduation function, she immediately landed in Switzerland. Such a sweet sister!
Let’s celebrate Rakhi with Bollywood’s lovable siblings. Here’s featuring some best brother-sister duo of Bollywood.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

 An origin story set in present day San Francisco, where man's own experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.

Storyline

An origin story set in present day San Francisco, where man's own experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.

Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi ABS BS-IV

Swift VDi ABS BS-IV Detailed Features

Comfort

• Power steering
• Front electric windows
• Rear electric windows
• Central door locking
• Manual air conditioning
• Heater
• Antenna

Exterior

• Halogen headlamps
• Headlamp leveling device
• Right ORVM (Internally adjusted)
• Left ORVM (Internally adjusted)
• Tailgate opener key type
• Windscreen wiper 2-speed+1-speed intermittent
• Green tinted glass window
• Front fog lamps
• Rear fog lamps
• Black coloured A- & B-pillars
• 165/80 R 14 steel wheels with cap

Interior

• Cabin light (3 position)
• Cup holders (front 2, rear 1)
• Sports-type spherical shift knob
• Sun visors (both sides)
• Vanity mirrors (Sunvisor co-driver side)
• Ticket holder
• Tripmeter (Digital display)
• Console box (Lower)
• Day/night rearview mirror
• Single folding rear bench seat
• Head restraints, Rear seat
• 3 assist grips
• Fabric accented door trims
• Front door trim pockets
• Front seatback pocket (driver & passenger side)
• 12V accessory socket in center console
• Removable ashtray
• Silver painted door garnish, inside door opener
• Remote fuel lid opener
• Speaker provision in door

Equipments

• Tachometer
• Light-off/key reminder
• Driver's seatbelt warning lamp
• Door ajar warning lamp
• 3-spoke urethane steering wheel

Safety

• ABS with EBD
• Brake assist
• Seat belts rear
• High mounted stop lamp
• Child lock (Rear door)
• Key not removed warning buzzer
• Side impact beams
• Immobilizer

Latest I Am Kalam reviews

Excellent Film

by Amit Vashisht (posted on : 08-Aug-11) Rating: (Excellent)

Overall I Am Kalam is a simple yet very moving film. The film express a lot without speaking much. Excellent debut for director Nila Madhab Panda

Kelly Osbourne not fan of Emma’s dress

We’ve often heard the holier than thou instruct us that if we have nothing nice to say then don’t anything, to which we usually stick our bottom lips out and apologise.
Kelly Osbourne however would probably stick her middle finger up and tell them to *!$%*! !**!^&* )&!(*)* !^&* off.
So that’s why we’re going to sit back and say nothing while Kelly rants to Joan Rivers about Emma Watson’s dress at the New York Harry Potter premiere. Remember this bronze creation?
Well it had us lot divided, but it’s pretty clear how Kelly feels about it.
“You are the most stunning young thing in Hollywood. I would die to be you and have your body, so why the f*** are you wearing a curtain to the final premiere of your movie – the final premiere?
“The final Harry Potter movie and this is what you’re going to wear?!”
So not a fan then Kel?

Claudia’s Firangi Item number for Bollywood

Bollywood Gossip: Already in the news for her winning the runners up in Zor ka jhatka, it was Claudia Ciesla’s stint in Bigg Boss 3 that really made the German model, actress, and singer of Polish descent a household name in India.Claudia has recently been announced as the brand ambassador of a leading alcohol company. But that is not it for Claudia, when asked about her plans in bollywood, the sexy model turned actress says, “I have been taking up dancing lessons in bolly dancing and also learning Hindi language which I just love. I am a Mumbai resident now. I think of Germany as my hometown. So now I think that I am ready to perform on the big screen. I am all set to show my talent as a dancer, and what better than an item numbers would do it”.
 Claudia has been doing a number of dance shows. She was recently seen sharing stage space with other bollywood stars for the National Games closing ceremony in Ranchi.  As we speak of item numbers here, we asked Claudia which of the most foot tapping item numbers she likes the best, Sheila ki jawani or Munni badnam, she laughingly says, “Both of the numbers are just brilliant but I haven’t seen a sexier item then

Kareena refuses to work in Hrithik’s film

Bollywood Gossip: Bollywood Stars Kareena Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan set the screen on fire in the past by starring in movies like Subhash Ghai’s Yaadein, Karan Johar’s Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Kunal Kohli’s ‘Mujhse Dosti Karoge and Rajshri’s Main Prem ki Deewani Hoon. They are adored as a couple but due to some unpleasant happenings, Kareena kapoor and Hrithik Roshan has stopped working together.In fact, recently she was approached for a cameo in Karan Johar’s ‘Agneepath’ remake but the beautiful lass refused. The film stars Priyanka Chopra in the lead. Whether it is her bad professional relationship with Piggy Chops or false rumor about her link-up with Hrithik, Kareena for a long time did not work with the hunk.
Now when a time came to dump the past and reconcile with the actor by accepting Karan‘s film, Kareena let the opportunity go.

Rakhi Sawant desires to marry Ramdev

Bollywood Gossip:  Controversial Bollywood actress and TV personality Rakhi Sawant expressed her willingness to marry Yoga guru Baba Ramdev. While addressing mediapersons on the sidelines of a promotional event in New Delhi, Rakhi Sawant spoke of how she also admired Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi. The Drama queen admitted that Ramdev’s yoga sessions have made an impact on her life. Known to be in limelight for all wrong reasons and numerous controversial acts,  she has always been in the news for her raunchy videos to her controversial stay on ‘Bigg Boss’, or walking out of ‘Nach Baliye’ finale in a huff and leaving Salman Khan high and dry.

Pics - Hansika romances Jayam Ravi in Prabhu Deva’s film

When a girl falls in love with a boy

After the roaring success of Wanted in Bollywood, Prabhu Deva is back with his romantic film Engeyum Kadhal, a story of a girl’s unrequited love. The movie is set in Paris. The pretty Hansika Motwani plays the main lead opposite the tall, dark and handsome Jayam Ravi.
There is no doubt that the choreographer-turned-director loves romantic films. He made his debut with a romantic hit Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, and later directed films like Pokkiri and Villu which were very entertaining.
So, Prabhu Deva is all set to treat his fans with another romantic film Engeyum Kadhal, to release on May 6. The songs of the film are composed by Harris Jayaraj and have proved to be chartbusters and have created a lot of buzz.
We present you Hansika and Jayam Ravi’s cute chemistry in Engeyum Kadhal:

Hansika Motwani Biography

Hansika Motwani is young, sexy and, not to forget, stylish. Hansika's not-so-successful Bollywood career has nothing to do with her soaring innings in the south. Moreover, this petite actress loves to experiment with her style and loves junk jewellery.

Who’s got hotter body - Salman Khan or John Abraham!

Salman and John pump iron for their next films - but who’s brawnier?Salman Khan and John Abraham, two of the most dashing hunks of tinsel town, have been busy pumping iron and developing those enviable brawns for their film roles.
Salman’s rippling biceps have inspired a lot of younger actors to hit the gym with vengeance, though his detractors claim the superstar has grown into an overweight slob lately. To remove such misgivings, the superstar has begun working out for his next film Bodyguard, which is currently on the floors.On the other hand, John Abraham has always had a body for anyone to drool over. That famous shot from Dostana when he pulls his trunks down can still evoke effusive oohs! and aahs! from his female fans.
Now, John has still toned his hot bod further for director Nishikanth Kamath’s next film Force in which he plays a cop.
Two hunks with incredible bodies. We ask you -- who looks hotter? John or Salman?

Aishwarya Rai is Santoshi’s first and last choice

Unlike Madhur Bhandakar who promptly dropped Aishwarya Rai from Heroine after learning of her pregnancy, director Raj Kumar Santoshi is in no mood to scout for another actress.
Rather, Santoshi prefers to postpone his film Ladies And Gentlemen which was to have Aishwarya Rai in the female lead opposite Abhishek Bachchan. Ash’s pregnancy has thrown a spanner in the works as the actress can’t shoot as long as she has a bun in the oven.
Santoshi, who is quite fond of the Bachchans, understands Ash’s position but is not in favour of replacing her with another actress.Rather, he is adamant on having Aishwarya in the film. So he would wait till Ash is fit to start working in films again.
However, a big question mark still looms on whether Aishwarya Rai will return to film shoots soon after the delivery because she will be needed to take care of the newborn baby. Moreover, since the Bachchans are known to put family over other things, it could be possible that Aishwarya Rai may not return to film for a long time.
Now that would certainly dishearten a lot of her fans, let alone filmmakers like Santoshi.

Murder 3 already in the works

Murder 2 is turning out all the rage at the box office and heartened by the response, the Bhatts have already put the gears in motion for Murder 3.
As Murder 2 is on its way to make a place among the biggest hit films of the year, the Bhatts can’t wait to start the third film in the franchise, again to be directed by Mohit Suri and again starring Emraan Hashmi. The Bhatts are planning a summer 2012 release for Murder 3. 
While Murder had the sizzling Mallika Sherawat slipping between the sheets with Emraan, the part two had Jacqueline Fernandez doing the needful. With Murder 3,  the Bhatts plan to unveil a new hottie or give a sexy makeover to an already established star, we hear.
However, the taint of plagiarism still haunts the Bhatts. Murder is believed to be a rehashed from the Hollywood film Unfaithful, and Murder 2 is copied from the Korean film The Chaser. We wonder which DVD have the Bhatts stumbled upon this time.
Whatever the case, the Bhatts are already planning a success party of Murder 2.
After all, nothing tastes sweeter than success.

Kangana having problem with Kissing

 Kangna’s kissing woes

The makers of Double Dhamaal have bought the rights of Tridev’s (1989) hit ‘Oye oye...’ to be featured in the movie. During the shoot of that song, actor Kangna Ranaut was supposed to get close to her co-star Riteish Deshmukh. But she faced constant problems cozying up with him, thanks to his African-retro disguise. Ritiesh wears a large wig as part of his costume, due to which Kangna had problems kissing on his cheek.

After several retakes, they finally managed to shoot it with different dance moves choreographed by Ganesh Acharya. “Despite combing it down, Riteish’s wig kept troubling us. Nothing helped but finally, thanks to Ganesh, we managed to shoot around the wig,” says a source from the film’s unit.

Produced by Indra Kumar and Ashok Thakeria in association with Reliance Entertainment, Double Dhamaal releases on 24th June.

'Dancing with the Stars' News: Karina and 'Playboy', Mark and Pia

We are but hours away from the fourth week of Dancing with the Stars performances, just enough time to fit in some show news. Today, it's all about the pros: In addition to teaching stylish moves to their respective celebrities, some of the DWTS professionals have found time for extracurricular activities.
Karina Smirnoff Is OK for Playboy
When news surfaced last week that DWTS professional Karina Smirnoff would be appearing nude in an upcoming issue of Playboy, fans and bloggers went a bit wild. Reports, supposedly from the Dancing with the Stars producers, indicated that such a photo shoot could end Karina's career on the show.
According to new information, reported at People.com, that is not the case.
Karina's Playboy shoot happened before the DWTS season even began, and the producers apparently knew all about it. Their acceptance of the action is further supported by Karina's pairing with Ralph Macchio, one of the highest-profile celebrities in the season 12 competition.
It's not like Dancing with the Stars doesn't have a history with Playboy either. Current celebrity contestant Kendra Wilkinson rose to fame as one of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends (along with former DWTS contestant Holly Madison). Brooke Burke, the show's co-host, appeared in Playboy in 2001 and in 2004. Other contestants appearing in Playboy include Denise Richards (in 2004), Lisa Rinna (in 2009) and Pamela Anderson (13 times, most recently in 2010).

Ladies vs Ricky Bahl

Tags: Aditya Chopra

Credits
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma
Director: Maneesh Sharma
Banner: Yash Raj Films
Producer: Aditya Chopra
Story: Aditya Chopra?
Dialogues: Habib Faisal?
Screenplay: Devika Bhagat
Music: Salim-Sulaiman
Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya
DOP: Aseem Mishra
Release Date: December 9, 2011
Synopsis
The winning team of?Band Baaja Baaraat?is back.?
After the heartwarming success of Band Baaja Baaraat, director Maneesh Sharma is back with his team, in Yash Raj Films' next offering. Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl.
Starring?Ranveer Singh, who has won everyone's heart with his endearing and scintillating performance, as well as the Best Actor (Debut) at all the award shows this year, and the accomplished and charismatic Anushka Sharma, the film is produced by?Aditya Chopra?and is based on a story developed by him.?Habib Faisal?has written the dialogues, the screenplay is by?Devika Bhagat. The music will be composed by Salim-Sulaiman, lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya and the film will be shot by Aseem Mishra (DOP), all of whom have been a part of Band Baaja Baaraat .

Sonali Bendre denies wardrobe malfunction

An official statement on behalf of Sonali Bendre has denied reports of her being spotted without underwear at the recently held Karan Johar bash.
The statement, sent by her publicist reads, "There have been malicious reports circulating online about a wardrobe malfunction concerning our client Ms.Sonali Bendre. On behalf of Sonali, we would like to clarify, that there is no truth to the story which has left both Sonali Bendre and her family highly grieved and disturbed."he statement also denies her quote mentioned in the report. "The story also carries a quote attributed to Sonali which is utterly ridiculous. Our client belongs to a respectable family, is a mother and has always shared a very warm and cordial relationship with the media."