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Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif at the music launch of ' Singh Is Kinng ' at Enigma, JW Marriott, Mumbai, on Thursday late evening, June 26. Photo Credit: Sawf News June 28, 2008 (Sawf News) - Bollywood hunks love to go around with shadow stubble and Salman is no exception. The trouble is, as you grow old the shadow stubble looks increasingly like sunshine stubble, thanks to the pesky grey facial foliage that inexorably sprouts to replace the youthful black crop. The problem gets exacerbated if your morning starts in the evening, as Salman's does. At the music launch of Singh is Kinng at Enigma, JW Marriott on Thursday late evening, June 26, Salman was the unexpected chief guest. Unexpected because the Big B was also invited to the event though, for reasons best known to himself, Bachchan left the event before it even started. But that is a different story. Salman's presence at the launch came as a surprise for the media which were under the impression that Amitabh Ba...

If you are starved to see Salman in his element; craving to swoon over Shahrukh and his infectious persona (and a six-pack); longing to see Kajol’s seductive smile and yearning to stare at Hrithik as he woos you; you don’t have to wait for their next movie to hit the big screen. Waiting around for the next Bollywood blockbuster with your favourite star is slowly coming to an end. Switch on your television at Prime time on the weekends and you’ll find your beloved stars scorching the airwaves with their titillating personalities and their attention-grabbing quirks and catch-phrases. Reality TV is delivering their next big pay check. Whether it be Amitabh’s catch phrase “ Lock Kiya Jai? ” on the infamous television game show Kaun Banega Crorepati , Shahrukh and his assortment of waistcoats in Kya Aap Panchvi Paas se Tez Hain, or Karan Johar’s feisty rapid fire round in Koffee with Karan , audiences are flocking to their television sets to watch people just like themselves rub shoulder...

Trust Akshay Kumar to always do things differently. The actor, who’s always been known for doing his own stunts, is now going to be hosting the upcoming COLORS’ reality show Fear Factor — Khatron Ke Khiladi and going by the way he’s looking in the show, we can assure you, this guy’s going to become quite a fashion icon! Styled by a London based designer, the fashion forward line includes unusual hooded jackets, contemporary scarves and trendy ankle length boots. Not to forget his wicked and rugged personal style with his military crew cut, salt-pepper stubble and designer aviator glasses that perfectly complement the look. Tall, athletic and extremely handsome Akshay will also sport a leaner and meaner body. So what does the khiladi have to say about this new look? “I wanted to show India in all my colours. My new style, Akshay’s style, I don’t want to look like someone else to be cool. I’m here to look how I want to look. In this show if you want to see Akshay Kumar , I’m all yo...

Actress Neetu Chandra of Traffic Signal fame is single and says marriage is nowhere on the cards right now. "What is the spelling of marriage? My career has just begun and I am not seeing anyone," Neetu said. But the actress, who has been signed on for four films this year, has interesting ideas for her wedding, whenever it takes place. "When I intend to get married, I'd arrange a proper guys' gathering just like a swayamvar to find the ideal guy. I'd make the guys hold a board in their hands with their best qualities written on it and then I'd choose the best one," laughed Neetu.

Harman Baweja, who debuts in the much-hyped futuristic film Love Story 2050 , admits that he's truly nervous about getting signed on by five top filmmakers even before his first film is out. The newcomer is the only debutant to have got five big banner projects in his kitty, including films by established directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ashutosh Gowariker, Anees Bazmee and Manmohan Shetty. Harman is nervous and says there is already a lot of pressure to perform and live up to these ace directors' expectations. "These are such great filmmakers. They've just seen my first film's rushes... that is my baby step towards filmdom. Pressure increases manifold since it is happening even before my first release," the actor said. Harman revealed little-known facets about his personality like his passion for dance and how he had learnt Kathak for over a year. "I love dancing though I am not technically into it. Kamal Haasan's Tandav inspired me...

Everybody has been wondering why Ekta Kapoor allowed her favourite actress Prachi Desai to work opposite Farhan Akhtar in Rock On when she has been openly opposed to the idea of others leaving her to pursue the big screen. The reason behind the bending of rules is that Rock On director Abhishek Kapoor, better known as Gattu, is Ekta's favourite cousin. And there's absolutely nothing she would refuse him. Ekta admits her fondness for Abhishek and said: "Yes, he's my favourite brother after Tusshar. Gattu is my dad's sister's son. So we're very close. We don't meet that often any longer. We're both busy doing our own thing. When we were younger, we used to meet very regularly. We've been on holidays together, just Gattu and me. But he's my coolest brother. And there's nothing I wouldn't do for him." When Abhishek decided to cast Farhan Akhtar as the lead in Rock On , he was on the lookout for a fresh face for the f...

Size zero is the newest fad in Bollywood. After K areena Kapoor , the latest slim-as-a-reed looking actress is Amrita Arora , but she doesn't like to be labelled anorexic. "I hate it when Kareena and now I are called anorexic. What a terrible description. We both love our meals. Trust me, Kareena eats heartily and so do I," Amrita says. "It is only my face. Like Kareena's, I too have a chubby face. It's just that for the first time in my life I've lost weight on my face. So has Kareena," she adds. Amrita, who will be seen with Kareena in Golmaal Returns , says she didn't go to extremes to lose weight. "I'm doing nothing out of the way. I still go to the gym only once a day and I'm not starving myself," she says. She admits, however, that Kareena has a positive influence on her. "Kareena is my best friend. And like all best friends she has a positive influence on me,” she says. “She introduced me to power yoga ...

Actor Shahid Kapoor has earned the tag of being a true "professional" after he shot a song for Kismat Konnection through the night after a full day's work. Shahid, who stars opposite Vidya Balan in the forthcoming movie, worked into the wee hours of the morning to shoot for the song Ba khuda , said producer Ramesh Taurani. "Shahid being the professional that he is volunteered to shoot the song in the night after we packed up our day's work. So the shooting of the video began at 12 in the night and went on till four in the morning." "We shot for two days and completed it," Taurani said. He added, "Getting Shahid's dates was a hassle because we were already shooting non-stop for another video in the film." Directed by Aziz Mirza, Kismat Konnection is set for release on July 18.

Actress Diya Mirza , known for her prim and proper image in films, is currently enjoying being bad in Suparn Verma's Acid Factory . Diya is the only woman in the entire script and plays a girl locked up in a factory with four men with apparently no way out. She is being made to do the most impossible stunts, but the actress doesn't mind. "What I enjoy is being one of the boys. I'm doing everything that the boys are being made to do. And that includes all the stunts," Diya reveals. "After playing dainty, utterly feminine roles I'm enjoying being put on a harness, dangling from ropes, jumping from heights, kicking and punching. In spite of my dainty image, I've always been a tomboy," she added. What Diya enjoys even more is being mean. "My character is bad through and through. No apologies. No justification. She just enjoys being bad. I like bringing that dark side of me out on...

Anti-pimple creams, credit cards, items at department stores — now add Bollywood movies to the list of things with money-back guarantees. The makers of “Mukhbir,” a new film, are so confident it will do well they are offering a refund (minus taxes, of course) to people who don’t like it. The film, a spy thriller, doesn’t really have a major Bollywood star but this promotional offer might just help draw in audiences on the lookout for some free entertainment. Maybe it will also set a trend for films in India. One where the audience is always right. Consider a few fictitious examples - ‘ Hey, Shah Rukh Khan looks too old to play a college kid. The plot is implausible. Give me my money back .’ ‘ Didn’t like the acting. And the movie was an hour too long. Refund please. ‘ ‘ Boring item songs. Pathetic fight scenes. Waste of time. At least I’ll get my money back. ‘ Film producers won’t be too happy to see thousands of people clamouring for their money back. Will they actually ...

Indian billionaire industrialist Anil Ambani has moved a step closer to building a media group spanning -Hollywood and Bollywood, this week announcing a partnership with Hindi film superstar Amitabh Bachchan. The tie-up, which follows news last week that Mr Ambani was in talks for a similar deal with US director Steven Spielberg, covers films and television and could eventually lead to Mr Bachchan acting in a Hollywood production. This would be a first for India's best-known senior male lead actor and would be a milestone for efforts at the corporate level to bring the world's two most prolific movie-making industries closer together. "Looking at the profile of Reliance, which is rather large, we cannot do away with the possibility of being involved in some of the productions coming out of Hollywood," Mr Bachchan told the Financial Times. "We will be working as talent [in Hollywood] in case there are projects that require our talent." Mr Ambani has proposed ...

S alman Khan will have a unique contestant on his television game show, 10 Ka Dum, this weekend. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, a eunuch, reduced the audience to tears with her quick wit, humour and nakhras. Even Salman, a showman himself, gave Laxmi centrestage. The eunuch, who made news when a documentary on her life was screened at the Mumbai festival and television channels, was the next contestant in the knockout round along with Aditya Prabhu and Manpreet Singh. Though she lost the round, the evening clearly belonged to her. Salman particularly looked disappointed when Laxmi didn't make it to the next round. If you think Laxmi is an exception to the eunuch community, watch out for her beautiful companion whom Salman invited as a contestant on the show. Catch this episode of 10 Ka Dum on Friday at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television.

Spicezee Bureau Mumbai, June 24: Small screen is surely doing wonders for actor Salman Khan whose demand on the silver screen is soaring high thanks to his charming presence on the big bucks show ‘Dus Ka Dum’. The show that presents Bollywood macho man as a much relaxed joke cracking host has not only helped the actor to shed away his reclusive image but has also made him climb the popularity charts. Sallu’s new avatar is not only a hit with the audience but also with the producers who appear to be all set to cash upon his image. According to reports, Studio 18 is so worked up about Salman that it has bought the worldwide rights to his forthcoming movie ‘London Dreams’ for a whopping sum of Rs 120 crores. The film that is directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi, will see Sallu sharing screen space with actor Ajay Devgan. Produced by Vipul Shah, a total of 500 prints will be released across the globe. The movie relates the story of childhood friends, who grow up to be musicians and are pitted ag...

Hrithik Roshan gets to back to work on July 15 when he will fly to New Mexico to shoot for Kites. Kangana Ranaut and Mexican actress Barbara Moris are his co-stars in the film, directed by Anurag Basu. Says a source, "His second son Hridhaan was born on June 1 so he wanted to spend time with his family due to which he skipped all award functions that were held abroad and refused work that kept him away from home for long periods of time but now he is ready to work." On the shooting schedule, the source reveals, "Hrithik, his father Rakesh and Anurag will fly to New Mexico in mid-July to personally oversee the building of the sets. Kites will be shot across New Mexico, Los Angeles, Arizona and Las Vegas." Further, Hrithik's manager informs us, "Kites has a three-month schedule in the US and another two-month schedule in Mumbai. Hrithik is not doing anything after that." Reports claim that the movie is inspired by Woody Allen's drama on adultery, Mat...

Spicezee Bureau Bangkok, June 09: The three-day star packed IIFA Awards 2008 extravaganza, which drew to a close on Sunday in the Thai capital Bangkok, proved to be an event of its kind and is surely getting bigger and better year after year. The event that kick-started with a bang as the who’s who of the Indian film industry walked down the red carpet followed by the premieres of Bollywood’s most awaited films this year ‘Sarkar Raj’, concluded with fireworks as the most sought after awards were announced. Though the event has been much criticised for promoting the Bachchan family, the IIFA Awards once again proved their credibility, as the trophies were bagged by the most deserving nominees. And without much ado here is a look at this year’s award highlight: Best Film A category that had some of the best pictures of the previous year like Guru, Jab We Met, Partner and Life In A Metro vying for the number one spot, saw the much acclaimed Shah Rukh Khan starrer `Ch...

Akshay Kumar's Singh Is Kinng performance at IIFA. Photo Credit: Sawf News June 24, 2008 (Sawf News) - While Akshay Kumar ’s initial makeover as a Sikh in Singh is Kinng may have ruffled some feathers in the community, his spirited promotion of the film at IIFA Awards earlier this month in Bangkok struck the right notes. Akshay performed with so much gusto that at one point he jumped too high for his own good and ended up spraining his leg. However, he continued to dance despite the pain, which made him limp around after his performance. Following the performance, a group of Sikhs got up from amidst the audience and vociferously screamed "Singh is King". Akshay Kumar's Singh Is Kinng performance at IIFA. Photo Credit: Sawf News Akshay used his performance not only to promote his film, but also pay a tribute to the Sikh community, through a message that appeared to come straight from his heart. "One should never lose hope in life and remember...

Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan in a file photo. June 19, 2008 (Sawf News) - Bollywood stars lie to the press, with a straight because they are good actors, as often as the tabloid press spins falsehoods about them. Our new column, Celebrity Fib, focuses on star duplicity and offers a prize of Rs 2,000/- to anyone who can logically explain it. Every week, Celebrity Fib will ask a straightforward question to a star, the answer to which we and our readers already know, but a question that the star will not answer honestly. Our question this week is directed at Katrina Kaif. "Who is Salman Khan to you?" Katrina says, " Just another Bollywood star." However, since we don't equate pedantry with honesty, and are not amused by facetiousness, we reject her answer and take it upon ourselves give one. Katrina is Salman's girlfriend of nearly four years. Salman is also her mentor in the industry, guiding and shaping her career. Katrina is frequently seen at Salman...

New Delhi: Lalu Yadav, who is the latest celebrity entrant in the world of blogging, is receiving suggestions by the bucketful on his blogpost and pounded by complaints against his Railways department too. Some bloggers want to see the RJD strongman from Bihar act in films. There are some who would like to see the ebulient silver haired minister do something to lift the "confidence of Biharis." While Lalu speaks of his fascination for actress Hema Malini and willingness to act in a film in his first blog and then touts railway's success story and gives his views on inflation in the second post, the RJD leader is cornered mainly by demands for better railway facilities. In pics: Cakes and candles for Lalu's birthday SOSs too find their way with the minister's intervention being sought for confirmed accommodation in trains. "Laluji railway par dhyan dijiye filmo mein sirf bandar naachte hai aur politician nahi aap rajniti pe dhyan dijiye, " a rea...

You’re in for a visual treat in this week’s episode of Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass se Tez Hain!! But wait!!!.... Who in the world is this flashy first contestant of the day??? Are our eyes deceiving us or is he a La-Rajni Kant South Indian Cowboy sporting bright red clothes, an atrocious moustache and a raucous accent?? Oh……..it’s just our very own Professor Shahrukh at his naughtiest doing a ‘Quick Gun Murugan’ from Om Shanti Om!! Ahhh……. Professor, you can really get cheeky!! But this is only the beginning of the excitement, Minnd It!!! The first rollover contestant for the day is Gujjubhai Jayantilal Trivedi. Professor Shahrukh duly adopts the Gujarati flavour of the episode and mingles in no time with him. Jayantilal slowly matches the pace of the game and goes up the money ladder while graciously accepting help from the Paanchvi Pass kids. The second contestant for the day is Yogita Sethi from Ahmedabad. She confesses to have had a crush on Professor Shahrukh since a very long time. As ...

Blogging is just a baby in India, with people learning to show their true personality to those who matter the most, be it friends, family or colleagues. What evolved as a means to communicate with fellow net surfers has been given a new definition by Bollywood. From Amitabh Bachchan to Amir Khan to Ram Gopal Verma to Tom Dick and Harry, everybody is expressing their opinions through blogs. Whatever is in the blog is national news be it Amitabh Bachchan's criticism of other game shows or Amir Khan calling his dog Shah Rukh. Looks like they are completely fascinated with this latest sensation of personal writing as they rightly get the response they might have expected. The current trend indicates that the list of Bollywood bloggers might go up soon. Blogs are seen as a means to express opinion and not to take it as an opportunity to bring down others. It's absolutely fine as long as the content is of national, social or human interest. But here dirty linen is being washed in pub...

What type of relationship is shaping up between Bollywood and Hollywood? Not only are major Hollywood studios like Sony ( Saawariya ), Warner Bros ( From Chandni Chowk to China ) and Disney ( Roadside Romeo ) producing proper Bollywood movies, but now Bollywood producers are investing and filming in Hollywood. Next week, Kambakth Ishq , starring A-listers Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor will begin filming at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. Sylvester Stallone is expected to play himself in Bollywood’s most expensive film to date. Producer Sajid Nadiawala confirms: “Yes, we have signed Stallone; we didn’t want to leave any stone unturned.” Will they also rope in Sharon Stone? This development is the latest in a growing trend for Indian investment in Hollywood. At the recent Cannes Film Festival, Reliance Big Entertainment, part-owned by one of India’s richest men, announced a $1 billion injection into at least eight Hollywood Companies. Further, Eros International, one of the bigg...

Finally Akshay Kumar ’s forthcoming film ‘ Singh is Kinng ’ has got a clean chit from Sikh clergy. The film had come under severe attack from the Sikh community over a few shots in the film. The film that stars Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif who was most recently proclaimed as the sexiest woman on earth was mired in controversy for some shots that did not go down well with the Sikh community. Following the complaints a few sequences were reshot and the film was later show to Sikh clergy to get a clean chit from them and also clear their apprehensions abut the film ‘ Singh in Kinng ’. Akshay extended an apology if he had inadvertently hurt the sentiments of te community. He said, “If I`ve made a mistake, Lord forgive me and I will try to rectify my mistake. Lot of changes are done but thing which have been already shot cannot be reset again.” Later the director, actors Akshay Kumar along with some Sikh leaders addressed a press conference to clear te air. Singh Is Kinng also star...

The Bachchans' world tour will have eco-friendly products and basic steps will be taken to ensure they don"t contribute to global warming Amitabh Bachchan is seriously concerned about global warming. The Unforgettable world tour, organised by Wizcraft and starring the Bachchans ( Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya ) along with Akshay Kumar, Preity Zinta and Madhuri Dixit will go 'green' as announced during IIFA in Bangkok . In a chat , Bachchan talks about how the tour will try to combat global warming and about his interaction with environmentalist Dr R K Pachauri: When was it decided that the Unforgettables tour would go green? As soon as the tour details were finalised, we took a joint decision that we would do our maximum to ensure that certain environmental issues were addressed. What are some of the steps that will be taken to ensure the prevention of global warming? Some very basic steps are being taken. Not flying on chartered flights, reducing the consumptio...

Imagine the amount of mauj and masti when two most popular Khans of Bollywood would come together on screen. Yes, first time on Indian television, hunky Salman Khan and perfectionist Aamir Khan are coming face to face in reality show Dus Ka Dum . Aamir who is rarely seen on small screen will play the game with his cousin Imran Khan. The episode will be another sort of promotional activity of Aamir for Imran’s Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na . It will be aired on July 4th, the same day when Jaane Tu Yaa Jaane Naa will hit the theatre. This will be Aamir’s third appearance on small screen after Amitabh Bachchan 's Kaun Banega Crorepati and Little Champs . The show will be a treat for those millions of TV buffs and Aamir and Salman Khan's admirer. With every passing day, the popularity of Dus Ka Dum is touching sky high. Like any other shows, Dus Ka Dum has also started inviting celebrities from different arenas. It got inaugurated with cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh .

Harman Baweja might have a personality similar to Hrithik Roshan but while the superstar is a terrific dancer, Harman is a trained kathak dancer. And this fact was revealed by none other than his leading lady from Love Story 2050 , Priyanka Chopra . In a recent interview, when Priyanka was asked when she first meet Harman, she answered, “I first met Harman at a Kathak dance class. Lara Dutta and Katrina Kaif also had joined the same classes. I was just one film old during that time but it’s from there that we started to know each other.” While we could not speak to the Kathak dancer himself, his PR confirmed, “Yes, Harman is a trained Kathak dancer but he had learnt it just as a hobby and not for professional reasons. Whenever possible he does use kathak steps in his dance. He just loves dancing.” The Harman – Priyanka starrer Love Story 2050 is releasing on July 4.

Aamir Khan is leaving no stone unturned to have a spectacular launch for his nephew Imran Khan . Countdown to the release of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na has begun and Aamir is a busy man nowadays, planning a lavish premiere of the film, which is not just his home production but also the launchpad of his nephew Imran. Aamir is not known to indulge in such acts of pomp and extravagance. Even his last film Taare Zameen Par was released at a low-key premiere and there wasn’t any celebration party after the film’s super-success because Aamir apparently didn’t want to blow his own horn from the rooftops. So strict is Aamir about his principles that he even did not file any nomination for TZP at IIFA despite the fact that the movie could have swept the board at the award function. Living by his own rules and principles, Aamir, however, is making an exception for Imran. Aamir has already dedicated ‘Jaane Tu’ as his gesture of gratitude towards uncle Nasir Hussain for launching him in Qayamat Se ...

This Saturday, Shahrukh Khan will be performing live-on-stage with Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Katrina Kaif, Javed Ali, Anushka Dandekar and Ganesh Hegde in Ahoy, Rotterdam. Temptation is back! Not only will be Dutch fans be joining the show, but several fans from European countries will fly in to see Shahrukh Khan and the other stars perform live. Here we have a short interview with a German fan called Ute. She is 48 years old and lives in Germany. Why and when did you become fan of Shahrukh Khan? I became a fan of Shahrukh Khan exactly on November 19, 2004, when K3G was shown on German TV for the first time. This man impressed me on first sight and the more I got to see and know about him, the more I adore this wonderful actor and human being. Admiring any artist is something that never happened to me before, even when I was in my teens. There has never been someone, who was worth it. Have you ever met him before? I've never met Shahrukh or any of the other stars. What are...

After directing Raju Chacha and Blackmail, Anil Devgan is returning with ‘H aal-e-Dil ’, starring newcomers Nakul Mehta, Amita Pathak and Adhyayan Suman and produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak. A source says, “For his third, Anil Devgan wanted to choose a story that was universally accepted as he didn’t want to go wrong this time. What better than ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya La Jain ga’ (DDLJ) a timeless love story that has been running successfully for the last ten years? Like DDLJ, Anil’s ‘Haal-e-Dil’ is about two strangers, Shekhar and Sanjana (a young boy and girl played by Nakul and Amita) living in London, going on a holiday but missing the train, embarking together on a journey in Europe and finally falling in love. While Sanjana confides in her mom about her dilemma Shekhar goes to the girl’s village in Punjab to woo her and her family.” Pointing out more similari...

Action king Akshay kumar has now an official status and also got a solid platform to show his concern for the nature. The B-Town star has been chosen as the brand ambassador of the Green Global Foundation started by the International Indian Film Academy to highlight the issue of global warming through the events that the organization hosts and through other possible means. The Green Global Foundation was launched this year by IIFA as a way of showing solidarity with the different organizations who are fighting against global warming and also to contribute in its own ways to tackle the issue. The foundation is a joint initiative between IIFA and Wizcraft International Entertainment. The using of the green carpet during this year's stars reception at the IIFA weekend in Bangkok was a way of showing Bollywood's concern over the issue of the rapid climate change that has become a world wide phenomenon. The foundation has got a reliable and perfect partner for the cause it is fi...

Sajid Nadiadwala is all set to roll his next magnum opus to be directed by newbie Sabir Khan in Los Angeles. Pre-production work is starting next week in LA for which Sajid's making a trip to Hollywood. Apparently, the producer has a few surprises up his sleeve. Nadiadwala is all set to go international with Kambakth Ishq . It is learnt that Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has agreed to play a role in the film. Stallone will be acting as himself in the movie and that is not all. for the first time in Indian history, the shooting will take place inside Universal Studios. The film stars the super hit pair of Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor . Akshay plays a Hollywood stuntman in the film. The expected budget of the movie so far is Rs. 90 Crores. With these figures Kambakth Ishq will be the biggest movie and investment made ever. Sajid Nadiadwala has confirmed the development. "We have signed Sylvester Stallone to be a part of Kambakth Ishq . Since the movie ...

The Indian films, usually with a theme involving star-crossed lovers, have a global audience. But the industry is being hit by piracy, and in the UK, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) estimates 70% of DVDs found on sale in markets and stalls are fake, compared to only 5% of Hollywood films and music. On a busy shopping day in Southall in west London, Bollywood music blasts out from the front of several shops. Walking past the sellers of sweet-smelling corn snacks, fruit and veg or brightly-coloured saris, you find yourself not too far from stalls offering Bollywood DVDs and CD soundtracks. In the past year trading standards officers and the police have closed down at least seven shops in Southall and raided warehouses where they have found multiple DVD burners. However information keeps coming in that pirated copies of the latest new Bollywood blockbusters - just out in cinemas - are on sale. Flimsy wrappings "The people behind the production of this piracy are the main...

Railway Minister Lalu Prasad says he will be able to do more justice to the role of a politician in a Bollywood film than the professional actors who "wear caps" and attempt to play the part. The RJD chief, who has also been bitten by the blogging bug after filmstars like Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan, however says he was not interested in "films which are only about clinging and hugging each other". "I had told Shahrukh Khan that whenever he is producing a film and needs anyone to do the role of a politician, I am always there. I also assured him that I can do justice to the role, so that a common man is able to relate with a true politician," Lalu said in a blog posting in entertainment portal www.Mypopkorn.Com. "Several Bollywood flicks have actors playing the role of a politician. They wear caps like politicians and attempt the roles. People know he is not a true politician and do not appreciate such type of actors who portray politicians in a b...

Four years back the sexy Neha Dhupia sizzled in a film titled, Julie . Is it any coincidence, that in her next much-awaited Akshay Kumar-Katrina Kaif starrer, Singh Is Kinng , Neha's character's name happens to be 'Julie' yet again! "I don't think the Julie connection will ever leave me! Even today when I go up north and to the small towns, people say' Arre Julie Aa Gayi! Since the association is so strong, I said, why not christen my character Julie!" said a thrilled Neha. Was Julie the initial choice? "No! I'm not sure what they had in mind initially! I think it was Rosy," she laughs. On how she landed herself with a juicy role in the film, Neha reveals, "Vipul's (Shah) office approached me. I was slightly apprehensive initially because I wasn't playing the romantic interest. But I was assured that being the girl of the gang, I'd have a plum part. And because I am a sardar in real life as well that hel...

It looks like hot babe Katrina Kaif has lost her cool on the unwanted rumours created by some part of the media and has decided to rebuff. Recently it was reported that Akshay Kumar, while seated at the IIFA awards with his wife Twinkle, ignored Katrina’s calls. It was also said that Twinkle and Katrina share cold vibes and looked through each other at Vipul Shah's party thrown for his wife Shefali last month. Katrina , listening to all, fumes, “People need to stop imagining so much. This is pure imagination on someone's part. Akshay Kumar came in for the show in the night and left right after as he had a flight to catch. I had dinner with Twinkle and some of her friends after that and even my mom was with me. So what's with these stories?” It’s thus proved that media was throwing imaginative bricks at the otherwise cool Kat. But it’s said that everything, said or drawn, has to have some base. Even imagination must have some stage to stand on. What should we think then? A...

v For one, the movie is set to release in the first week of July and will be his first release in six months. As Shahid says, “Yes, it is an important film because I don’t do too many films. I try and do one film at a time. So after November this is my next release. Its been almost 6 months so it’s been a long while.” Secondly, he has developed an excellent rapport with his costar Vidya Balan . He even tries to play pranks on her. In one instance, he wore a spooky mask and tried to scare Vidya but ended up being caught by her mother who apprehended him thinking he was an intruder. The unit had a good laugh as the prank fell on the prankster. Thirdly, Shahid literally was on a roll by picking up the sport of roller blading from some kids. He became so good at it that the director incorporated scenes of him roller blading in some songs. Shahid is also happy that he is now occupying a space in the genre of romantic comedy. He says,” I’ve been trying for really long time but nobody off...

Can a man ignore the Spice onslaught? I think not. First it was the very attractive Priyanka Chopra , formerly Miss World who is every man’s fantasy and now comes along the great Katrina Kaif aka Ms Boom from her first film. The question is what is the brand association that Spice mobile is getting from these advertisements? Is it the image of youthfulness, naughtiness and a carefree attitude? Remember, “ Katrina ? No uncle, She is not with me.” Does that mean it refers to the low cost of the mobile, which allows even a teenager with pocket money to buy it? Or does it refer to too many features, which the other vendors have not been able to manage as well as Spice so that it associates itself with such brand beauties? The ad campaigns with Priyanka Chopra did not say much and they were launched during the time when Spice had just begun to tie up with Idea, the service provider. Matters have matured now. The handset provider has put up an impressive array of products t...

Love Story 2050 , set for release on July 4, will depict the ''true picture'' of the Mumbai metropolis, including how it will look after more than four decades, claimed debutante hero of the Bollywood film Harman Baweja . Speaking at a function in Bangalore to announce the association of Sun Microsystems, which provided the technology platform for the movie, produced and directed by Harman 's father Harry Baweja , he claimed that the release was eagerly awaited throughout the country as it was the best sci-fi movie produced in India till date. ''We did our home work well as we have been working for nearly four years to put the theme on the screen. We toured 14 countries and 40 studios and shot more than 1,200 special effect shots, thanks to the platform provided by Sun to make the futuristic Mumbai look real,'' he said. He said the movie had been produced after consulting a number of builders to know their perception about Mumbai in 2050. '...

Bangkok played perfect host to the IIFA ’s last weekend. The “City of Angels”, known for its incredible hospitality, delivered everything expected of it. But the event itself was not without a good few hiccups. IIFA remains the only movement dedicated to escalating interest in Indian cinema globally. But nine years since it began in London’s Millennium Dome, it still can’t claim the support of the entire industry. Shahrukh Khan was the most notable absentee and a kingdom without its resident baadshah (king) is incomplete, especially considering that he had a hand in 15 of the awards that were handed out (nine for Chak De India including best actor and best picture and six for Om Shanti Om). With the film industry increasingly fractured into various cliques, SRK ’s absence also denied the IIFA’s (a Bachchan domain) of the support of the rest of his circle. So while he holidayed with his family in London, close friends Arjun Rampal, Rani Mukherjee and Farah Khan were also cons...