Sunday, August 23, 2009

Slideshow - Bollywood's beautiful love stories Mysterious are the ways in which Cupid works!


Romantic people and their journey

Talking about the beautiful Bollywood damsels and their knights in shinning armours, words fall short. These lovey-dovey couples and their romantic stories continue to be the fodder for numerous spicy scoops.

Umpteen times we all have gossiped about them. Who makes the best looking Bollywood couple? Oh! Why did they break up? The romantic link-ups of celebs excite us to no end. Admit it, you can’t get enough of them.

Here’s profiling some hot and happening tinsel town couples, each with their own unique love story.

Opposites attract: Saif & Kareena

What happened when they met? According to Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor likes to gather information on who is doing what in Bollywood. She is one such inquisitive female who, for curiosity, loves to find out the details. While her beau Saif Ali Khan is cool as a cucumber, has a quiet persona; he is unperturbed most of the times and is never interested in what others are doing in the industry. So in spite of dissimilarities they are going strong in Love

Age doesn't matter: Abhishek & Aishwarya

Who says that bride always has to be younger? See Bollywood’s power couple Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. She is elder to him and there are no doubts about the couple’s compatibility. But the only question that haunts the couple is, “When is the stork visiting?”

Balancing acts: Ranbir & Deepika

They are young. They understand each other’s priorities, their careers, and are cooperative with each other. What else does one want in a relationship, besides understanding? Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone know how to balance their love life and work.

Taking it slow: Priyanka & Shahid

There is a mystery surrounding this couple - are they together or not? Nobody knows the truth, but we must say Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapur look good together. May be they want to take it slow and take their own sweet time to build up their relationship.

The inseparables: John & Bipasha

These two have tided over many a crisis to emerge as the steadiest couple in Bollywood. Time and again John Abraham and Bipasha Basu have falsified the rumours of their split. Eight years have passed since they began dating and their love is still fresh as a daisy. No seven year itch here!

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Now, savour the Shilpa Shetty curry & poppadoms To pamper your taste buds


Shilpa Shetty is learnt to be planning to launch her own brand of healthy curries and poppadoms.

The Bollywood actress had been planning to start a chain of curry houses in London for a long time but put the plan on the backburner after she and her beau Raj Kundra bought a stake in the IPL team, Rajasthan Royals. But now, she’s learnt to be giving the idea another serious thought and has even finalized the names of some of the dishes.

For instance, the poppadom will be named ‘Shilpa Poppadom’ in the memory of the late reality TV star Jade Goody who was accused of racially abusing Shilpa on the British television show 'Celebrity Big Brother' in 2007. It was on this show that Jade disdainfully called her ‘Shilpa Poppadom’.

A source close to Shilpa tells a news agency: “Shilpa thinks Jade will have a little chuckle in heaven about the poppadoms. She has been inundated with requests for her curry recipe and one day she just thought, 'Why don't I just create my own range?”

Shilpa has already launched a Yoga DVD and a perfume range in UK since her win in the reality show two years back.

“One of Shilpa's passions in life is healthy living so she wanted to incorporate that into her dishes,” the source added.


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Deepika wants Salman


Though Deepika Padukone debuted with Shahrukh Khan with ‘Om Shanti Om’, she expressed her desire to work with his rival Salman Khan. She said that she would love to work with Salman Khan.

Deepika at the same time finds herself lucky to work with the big names of the industry like Saif Ali Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Akshay Kumar at the onset of her career.

"I'm so new in the industry and I have been very lucky to have got the opportunity to work with the biggest names in the industry. I have worked with SRK, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan and now I would like to work with Salman," says Deepika, who is currently basking in joy with the success of Love Aaj Kal.

She further adds, "I feel Salman is a very honest person. He is genuine about what he feels and what I have read and known about him, he seems to be very caring."

Putting aside the rumor of Ranbir Kapoor getting well with Katrina Kaif, Deepika places Salman at the top and even remarked that he is a caring person.

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'Fit' Aishwarya returns to work All the ‘get well soon’ messages seem to have done the trick


There’s no dearth of the well-wishers of Aishwarya Rai. Just a few days back, when it was learnt that the actress is down with “flu-like symptoms”, rumour began to make rounds that it’s probably swine flu and her well-wishers sent her so many “speedy-recovery” messages that her cell phone crashed.

“But it was the common flu. For some bizarre reason, every body assumed that I already had swine-flu. Whoever started that rumour, it caused my phone crash. But, that was not true,” Aishwarya said at the launch of the Conquest Ceramic series of Longines watches in Hyderabad. She’s the brand ambassador of the Swiss watchmaker.

Speaking about the flu she had, Ash told the reporters: “I had the common-flu. I had fever and very bad chest-congestion. By the grace of God I'm here today and back to a very hectic schedule, so literally after four days’ rest.”

The actress was grateful to all her well wishers for the speedy-recovery messages.

“Please do convey my heart-felt thanks to all my well-wishers for all their messages. My phone crashed a couple of times because of the SMSes, I received. But, thank you all for your steady recovery messages and well-wishes,” she said.

Ash will now resume the shooting of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish with Hrithik Roshan and Mani Ratnam’s Raavan with Abhishek Bachchan and Vikram. After wrapping up the two films she will shoot three songs for Vipul Shah’s Action Replay with Akshay Kumar.
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“Renee Is Not Adopted,” says Sushmita Sen

“I have an adopted son in the film, but my daughter Renee is not adopted,” says Sushmita Sen defiantly. Well, she is a true rock star who loves to do things on her terms and conditions and when she says something she means from the heart. The former Miss Universe remains a hot property in the glamour industry in spite of not having had big Bollywood success coming her way, except for SRK’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ or Salman Khan’s ‘Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya’. She is all over the place right now excitedly promoting her new movie ‘Zindaggi Rocks’ which has a close resemblance to her life in more ways than. IndiaGlitz brings you this exclusive interview with the ultimate Diva with a million watt smile:
What makes you such a Rockstar?

Thank you! The fact that I believe in that concept. I believe that you can be a rock star without a stage, a mike, a guitar and music. It’s just the way you live your life on your own terms….Then you are a rockstar.

‘Zindaggi Rocks’ seems to be a slice of your own life…

It is easy to get into a character than being yourself. It’s a state of being shamelessly uninhibited to let yourself show. But when your director and unit makes you so comfortable, everything changes. I did feel I was Kria.

How closely are you associated with this film?

This film is the way I look at life. As Sushmita Sen, it is true celebration of life where your life is not about living your life to the fullest, but the time when you may not be a rockstar the celebration must go on. When Tanuja narrated the story to me, I said when are we starting this film! I must have hugged producer Anuradha Prasad fifty times.

A lot of female bonding seems to be happening…Both director as well as the producer are women…

O totally…Shamelessly so…Sure…It’s a full on female bonding film.

You have an adopted son in the movie…How close was it to your own life

(Firmly but with a smile) I have an adopted son in the film, but my daughter Renee is not adopted…

How was the whole experience?

Zindaggi Rocks man…It’s an alive film. It’s gonna rock your world in more ways than one. It’s got tremendous music, lots of life. It’s not a frivolous film. Lot of life in the film. It’s a fabulous film. A soulful film.

Your favourite song in the film…

That would be tough…I have quite a few since I have performed to them. ‘Zindaggi Rocks’ the title track is very rocking…I enjoyed it so much that I had a sprain in the neck while performing. Rabbi is rocking…Sufi music appeals to me a lot. ‘Humko Choone Paas Aaiye’ is the seductive song…Very much like Kria. One moment she is seductive. One moment she is like a child. One moment she is a woman. One moment she is alive. One moment she is dead.

You dedicated ‘Chingaari’ to Maa Durga…Whom would you dedicate ‘Zindaggi Rocks to’

I dedicate this one to life…

One thing that changed your life after ‘Zindaggi Rocks’

Without telling you the script…After this film, I’ve had my rebirth…Where the film ends…Sushmita is reborn

Something about your co-star Shiney Ahuja…

I must say this…That any actor other Shiney Ahuja in this role wouldn’t have managed to give such a fine performance. He is such an amazing actor. God bless him. Every time I’ve watched this film my heart has ached for him. He is a newcomer in the industry but I can safely say that everyone must watch out for him….Yeh Bahut Lambi Race Ka Ghoda Hai…

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"The cuteness of Hari Puttar song appealed to me"- Shamita Shetty

She is sultry, she is seductive, and more than that, she is sexy siren
Shilpa Shetty''''''''s lil'''''''' sis. But lil'''''''' sis of late seems to have taken up
a fun masti number in a peppy Mirchi Movies'''''''' children''''''''s film Hari
Puttar - A Comedy of Terrors starring young leaders of the bratpack,
Zain Khan and Swini Khara.

A tete-a-tee with the actor on the eve of the release of Hari Puttar -A Comedy of Terrors.
You did a song for Hari Puttar… It is a fun song?

Yes, but let me clarify that it was a promotional video and not part
of the movie. The producers came to me after the film was shot. I
liked the concept and took it on.

How was the experience shooting with little kids?

I enjoyed every moment. The idea was very cute. And I had to dance
with kids. I found it interesting and so took it up. I think it is a
fun song.

The media has been terming it an item number.

It is a masti number where I play myself. The song is peppy and
Punjabi- a fun song. To term it an item number is not fine. It is a
kids film.

What motivated you to do a kids film?

I have never done a kids film. I wanted to do the song as like I said,
the cuteness appealed to me.

How was it working with Zain?

Zain is a good actor. It was fun working with him.

We don't see you much on the silver screen. What is reason for being selective?

I am running my production house now. And it takes up a lot of my
time. I do not get much time to do films and besides, I need something
that I enjoy to take it up.

It is said that Shilpa Shetty is making a film with you and Akshay
Kumar in the lead roles?

I wish I get these newsbreaks before you do. No, Shilpa was never
making a film with me and Akshay Kumar. These stories are made up by
media.

Television. No, I haven't thought about it. I live one day a time. I
don't know what the future holds for me. I would like to do a great
job at what I have taken on right now. And if in the future, I get
interested then well, it is a matter of that moment.

What do you feel is the USP of Hari Puttar – A Comedy of Terrors?

Why does anyone go to the theatre after buying a ticket? To be
entertained. Hari Puttar – A Comedy of Terrors has that entertainment
value. It is a fun film and I am sure that is one reason why everyone
must see it.


Talking of kids films, one parting question. How does it feel to see
Taare Zameen Par being chosen for the Oscars?

Taare Zameen Par is a film that everybody loved. It is a brilliantly
made film. I am very happy it has been chosen for the Oscars. And I am
sure it will win.

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“I can’t strip myself of glamour,” says Tanushree Dutta

“Glamour is something which I believe is an essential part of me which I can’t strip myself of,” says actress Tanushree Dutta who is awaiting the release of two films ‘Bhagam Bhag’ and ‘Risk’. Having started off her career with steamy roles in films like ‘Aashiq Banaya Apne’ and ‘Chocolate’, Tanushree is looking forward to more performance oriented roles and no, she is not perturbed by perverts who put her name-n-photograph on an escort web site recently. Over to an exclusive interview with the glamour girl:
Your name has appeared in a Porn Escort Web Site…Your reaction….

It’s very unfortunate. But there are so many websites who misuse pictures of actresses and women in media just to promote their web site for no rhyme and reason. I think the best solution that I could figure out is send them a legal notice. I am talking to my legal advisors regarding them. Not that it will make a difference. But Net Policing has to be very strong. Today someone is doing it. Tomorrow someone else will be doing it. On my side, I am not going to allow that Sh.. to happen. So I am gonna make sure that take these bu…. to court. Or send them a notice so that it shuts down. For it irks your mind somewhere.

You are a glamorous heroine…So will we see you shedding that image for more meaningful roles?

I think you can do a meaningful role even while being glamorous. For example in ‘Risk’ I am not deglam completely. I am still dressed well, I have my song and dance number but the performance level has become more refined. In ‘Bhagam Bhag’ there’s a lot of glamour element. There are loud costumes and all that. But again the genre is comedy so my performance level has been refined in a different direction. That’s because of the directors I am working with now. I have done two films. I performed to my utmost capacity. I am improving as an actress. Five years down the line I may not be completely deglam. Glamour is something which I believe is an essential part of me which I can’t strip myself of. Maybe some role comes out of the blue where I shall play a plane Jane. But performance has got nothing to do with glamour.

What is your film ‘Risk’ all about?

‘Risk’ is a cop story and the kind of risks he takes in his life and what happens to him after that. It’s a thriller in the true sense. Lot of action. Lot of emotions. It’s a heavy duty film.

What’s your role in the film?


I am playing Randeep’s love interest, his companion and soul mate in the film. I am the one who provides emotional security and support to him. Their moments together are in complete contrast to the action going.

Are you making a conscious decision to do performance oriented roles?

Yeah, it has been a conscious decision because after ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’ and ‘Chocolate’ I was offered with a lot of similar kind of roles, glamour roles. But I was also approached with unconventional roles. It was a matter of choice for me as to what kind of roles I wished to do. I am the kind of person who gets bored by monotony. I can’t do similar thing again and again. I chose roles that gave me a chance to do something different. In ‘Bhagam Bhag’ I knew Priyan Sir came from a different school of filmmaking while Vishram is coming from a different genre of filmmaking while shooting ‘Risk’. So, I knew that my presentation and look in both the films will be different.

What are your views on Vinod Khanna, one of your co-stars in ‘Risk’?

There is a lot of excitement surrounding Vinod ji being in the film. In fact a lot of people are looking forward to seeing him again on the silver screen. I had this opportunity to be in the same film as him. But I am jealous about the fact that I am not having a single scene with him.

How different are your roles in ‘Risk’ and ‘Bhagam Bhag’?

‘Risk’ and ‘Bhagam Bhag’ are poles apart from each other. ‘Bhagam Bhag’ is comedy. I am a stage artiste. Over the top. Melodramatic. Lives in a chawl. Very loud mouthed, bold…someone who can slap a guy. Crassily adorable character. In ‘Risk’ I am extremely classy, I am a dancer, independent, suave, move with a certain class around me, very simple, not too loud, toned down, very subtle character.

How will you compare Randeep Hooda (Risk) with Akshay Kumar and Govinda (Bhagam Bhag)?

Personally I haven’t known anyone. But professionally all of them were very supportive of a new actress like me. They are very organized, conduct themselves with a lot of dignity, lot of honour and very very hard working. Personally I am yet to know them.

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