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Katrina tops Sexiest Asian Women list once again in Eastern Eye survey
'Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the sexiest Asian girl of them all?' This is the question that UK's magazine Eastern Eye asked in a survey. And, not surprisingly, Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has topped the annual World's Top 50 Sexiest Asian Women list once again, beating former beauty queens, models and established Bollywood actresses.
The list includes eight Indian actresses in the top 10 and Katrina is followed by Priyanka Chopra, Freida Pinto, Kareena Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Lara Dutta, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Deepika Padukone. British television star Laila Rouass and Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat are the other two in top 10.
Looks like for the Brits too, Katrina is No. 1!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Dec 2009 | 4:09 am Knightley poses nude for artist
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Dec 2009 | 3:20 am Sienna wants boobs to go with her hipsWashington (ANI): Actress Sienna Miller says "plus-sized" models are sexier than skinny ones. "I sincerely believe that that's more beautiful than someone who is poker-thin. I really do," Us mag quoted Miller, as telling New York mag. In fact, the 27-year-oldSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:41 am Emily Blunt stops dietingLondon, (ANI): Actress Emily Blunt says she can’t wait for Christmas to fill herself as she has been on a strict diet for her new role.“I’m going to eat as much as I want and get off this diet I’veSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:38 am Romantic rain sequence in Pyaar Ka BandhanSony’s Pyaar Ka Bandhan is nowadays weaving a lovely track between the leads Kritika Kamra and Vivan Bhatena. There is an upcoming rain sequence in the show shot between them for which these actors had to shoot in cold temperatures. TheSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:33 am Aamir Khan wants to buy his mom's childhood homeBollywood actor Aamir Khan may be known by the title the Perfectionist but he is still a mamma's boy. He recently flew in to Pune to be with his mother on the occasion of Bakr-Eid. Now, he has shown keen interestSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:26 am Rohan Sippy gets Abhishek to look as Goan as possible
Abhishek Bachchan currently shooting in Goa for Ashutosh Gowariker's period film Khelenge Hum Jee Jaan Se is using his spare time to cruise the beaches and cafes to understand how the Goan underbelly works. He's also trying to pick up Portuguese and Konkanese for the character of the drug-busting cop he plays in Rohan Sippy's film.
Since a lot of the film is to be shot on the crowded streets and beaches of Goa, director Rohan Sippy will construct sets whenever actual Goan locations would be impossible to shoot.
Since Rohan Sippy's next directorial venture is about drug-peddling in Goa the filmmaker, lately married, is looking at a cast that can look as Goan as possible.
The actors are being chosen on the basis of their ability to fit into the Goan ambience.
Says Rohan, "I want to get into the cinema-verite (French term for realistic cinema) with this film. I'm deeply inspired by the realistic style used in Steven Soderberg's Traffic and even District 9, though that's not at all the space I'm entering in my new film. Even my crime caper Bluffmaster was shot on actual locations. But now I want to capture the real Goanese ethos and spirit. And for that I need my actors to act, look, behave, dress and speak like Goans."
Abhishek Bachchan is the only actor who has been finalized. "We're in talks with others including Prateik Babbar. But no one except Abhishek has been finalized. Like I said I want actors who can look like authentic Goans," informs Rohan.
It has been more than four years since Rohan Sippy directed Bluffmaster. "Why only that? I've directed only two films in seven years. Now my writer Sridhar Raghavan has written three scripts that I'd like to direct. Hopefully, I'd like to make up for the lost time."
Speaking shyly on his new wife for the first time Rohan says, "She was the line producer for my production Chandni Chowk To China and also on board for Arjun Rampal's production. She's a very private person and doesn't like me discussing her in public."
By the way, there's no Aishwarya with Abhishek Bachchan in Rohan Sippy's untitled film. "The minute I think of a project I think of both of them in the cast. Though my new film has a couple of strong female parts, Aishwarya doesn't fit in," says Rohan sadly.
Aishwarya has her own Goan tale coming up in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Guzaarish .So she needn't feel left out.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:25 am Nikki to follow Deepika Padukone's footstepsEarlier, many debut actress like Deepika Padukone and Juhi Chawla appeared in South Indian films and then made their way to B-Town. Now model Nikki, who is a former national beauty pageant winner, is making her film debut in Sandalwood withSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:23 am Coffee Bar audio on December 21The audio of the movie Coffee Bar will be launched on December 21. Shashank and Biyanka Desai play the leading roles in the movie. Gita Krishna, director of films like Kokila, Keechurallu and Sankeerthana is the director and producer of thisSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:22 am My character in Ishqiya oozes sensuality: Vidya Balan
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:19 am Nothing impossible for Dev Anand and me: Shekhar Kapur - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:17 am It's Deshdrohi time for Bigg Boss inmates - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:15 am Minissha Lamba gets a special holiday packageThe organizers of the Dubai Film Festival recently gifted a special holiday package to the Bora Bora islands to Minissha Lamba. This was a token of appreciation for her performance in Shyam Benegal’s Well Done Abba. The trip is an all-expenseSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:13 am SnippetsDecember 12, 2009It was just a 4-hour visit to Dubai for Abhishek Bachchan on Wednesday (9 December). But what the heck! Anything for Pa. And we do mean Pa with one 'a'. Abhishek air dashed to Dubai not for the screeningSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:12 am Andrita, Chandrashekhar apologise to each otherSlapgate issue, which shocked sandalwood, has finally ended on a happy note. Andrita Ray and Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar made news for all wrong reasons, but they have realised their mistakes and apologised each other. However, KFCC President Dr. Jayamala and her colleagues playedSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:05 am No honeymoon for Shaleen and DaljitShaleen Bhanot and Daljit Kaur, the Nach Baliye 4 fame couple recently acquired the newly married status. The couple tied the knot in Jabalpur on 9th of December followed by various functions. So, does the new bride feel a sudden changeSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:58 am It's raining compliments for Amitabh Bachchan - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:42 am 1980s top actress Padmini Kolhapure returns to Hindi films
Padmini Kolhapure returns to the silver screen, after a sabbatical. The actress, who reigned supreme in the 80s, returns to Hindi films with BOLO RAAM, which co-stars Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri in stellar roles, besides introducing a new talent - new-find Rishi Bhutani. In fact, Padmini and Naseer were last seen together in the immensely likable WOH 7 DIN more than two decades ago.
"But we don't have scenes together in BOLO RAAM," Padmini clarifies, "We feature in separate portions of the film." However, Padmini did star in some significant Marathi films in the intervening period. "The roles appealed to me, that's why I took them up. I didn't feel like accepting anything and everything that came my way in Hindi films. I wanted to accept roles that I could relate to. I took up BOLO RAAM because the story really excited me," the talented actress states.
BOLO RAAM throws light on the mother-son relationship, portrayed by Padmini and Rishi Bhutani. How was it facing giants like Naseer, Om and Padmini? "Sure, I was intimidated by them, but I was well prepared for the role. I had prepared so well beforehand that I didn't feel nervous when I shot those scenes," Rishi states. BOLO RAAM releases on December 31.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:06 am Top makers shower Bachchan Sr. with glowing compliments
Post PAA, Amitabh Bachchan has lost count of the compliments showered on him. The actor par excellence has an illustrious body of work and therefore, is not new to compliments and adulation. But the overwhelming response for Auro seems to have outdone and engulfed everything he has attempted so far.
The veteran actor, known for his modesty, agrees that he has received immense praise for his brilliant portrayal of Auro in PAA. "Prior to PAA, it was BLACK and before that, BAGHBAN," he says, when asked to reminisce about similar feedback.
But the two compliments that he would not forget [besides hundreds of others, we're sure] were showered by Ashutosh Gowariker and Abbas-Mustan, once the premiere screening of PAA concluded. Ashutosh Gowariker, an accomplished film-maker, walked up to Bachchan Sr., paused for a while, then remarked, "Aaj pehli baar Vijay Dinanath Chavan gaayab ho gaya meri zindagi se."
Another glowing compliment came from Abbas-Mustan, the men in white. Known for wearing white outfits, the talented director duo walked up to Abhishek, spoke highly of the film and added, "Hamara to aisa mann ho raha hain ki kal se rangeen kapde pehan-na shuru karde. Itni achchi lagi picture." We agree!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:04 am Sameera Reddy sizzles on Maxim - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:43 pm Remembering MS Subbalakshmi, Nightingale of IndiaShe believed humility and the attitude to learn at any stage of life were attributes for any person who wants to blossom in life. She believed that there is no substitute for humility and hard work and one must not loose one's identity.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:02 pm Ranbir fails to charm audiences - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Dec 2009 | 9:18 pm Salman puts a 'bikini ban' on Katrina - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Dec 2009 | 9:14 pm Jennifer Hudson Christmas special on ABCThe Jennifer Hudson Christmas Special will see the American Idol star singing popular holiday songs like 'O Holy Night' and 'Silent Night,' in Chicago. She will show viewers places that have been special to her and have influenced her music.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 14 Dec 2009 | 8:59 pm Kourtney Kardashian baby boy named MasonKourtney Kardashian appears on shows that include 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' and Kourtney and Khloe take Miami. In August, Kourtney had revealed that she was expecting a child with her boyfriend Scott Disick.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 14 Dec 2009 | 8:26 pm Ranbir fails to charm audiences
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 14 Dec 2009 | 5:42 pm Ashley Dupre reappears as a columnist nowIn her column, Ashley Dupre spoke about her relationship with Eliot Spitzer and how she prefers the term escort rather than a prostitute or call girl. Ashley Dupre also said that she never pursued Eliot Spitzer.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 14 Dec 2009 | 3:24 pm Karthik back with period thriller, Aayarathil Oruvan - IBNLive.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Dec 2009 | 12:17 pm Review: Katha
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:09 am Miller, Law to move in together
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 14 Dec 2009 | 9:06 am I don't get commercial films: Raima Sen
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 14 Dec 2009 | 8:57 am I'm selective while choosing movies: Giselle
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 14 Dec 2009 | 8:51 am Harry Potter Half blood prince DVD has record salesThe record breaking sales of the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince DVD, quickly made it the fastest selling DVD of 2009. Reports have suggested that more than 840,000 copies of the Half Blood Prince DVD were sold on Monday.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 14 Dec 2009 | 8:34 am War of words continuesFilmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has spoken out against singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya. Responding to the story, which appeared in HT City on December 12, Bhatt has written to the paper.Source: | 14 Dec 2009 | 7:57 am The awesome twosomeRani Mukherjee, Vidya Balan to star in a movie on the Jessica Lall murder case.Source: | 14 Dec 2009 | 7:53 am BIG Animation partners NICK, Hungama and BIG Home Video for Little Krishna
BIG Animation's maiden 3D animated series Little Krishna is going places with a licensing and merchandising deal with NICK, which will be rolled out in January next year. Hungama has bought Little Krishna's digital rights encompassing mobile ring tones and digital wallpapers. BIG Home Video has bought home video rights, both of which are being launched this December.
The series has recently won the prestigious Best Animation Award at Asian Television Award at (ATF), Singapore on the 3rd Dec 2009. It has also, over the past two years, won five FICCI Frames Awards, three Golden Cursor Awards, one ASIFA and one TASI Award.
BIG Animation CEO Ashish S.K. said, "It's for the first time that an Indian original IP is all set to make its presence felt in the global arena. We are looking at a 360 degree approach for the property with Broadcasting, Licensing & Merchandising, Mobile Ring Tones, Wallpapers, Home Video and every other means of presence related to Little Krishna for which we have signed deals with Hungama.com, NICK and BIG Home Video. From December'09 onwards Little Krishna will available be on every major shelf in the country and hopefully will find its way in every Indian home too".
The 13 episodes of Little Krishna are a result of seven years of painstaking research work, handpicked from the chronicles of Krishna. The India Heritage Foundation as the co-creator of the series.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Dec 2009 | 7:46 am That’s so BOLDBollywood posters get hot ‘n’ sexy in a bid for publicity... and controversy.Source: | 14 Dec 2009 | 7:37 am SRK among 500 most influential Muslims in the world
Being one of the most successful stars in Bollywood brings with itself loads of accolades and awards. This time Shah Rukh Khan finds himself in the august company of former Indian President Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam and Oscar winning composer AR Rahman. The trio has been included in the list of 'The 500 most influential Muslims in the world' released by Georgetown University, USA.
The actor has been included in the 'Arts and Culture' segment of the list and has been lauded for "campaigning for better relations between India's Muslim and Hindu communities". The King Khan, though respectful of the honour, has no qualms in calling himself an Indian first. A mark of a true star, indeed!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Dec 2009 | 7:35 am Giselle Monteiro is in no rush to sign moviesBrazilian model Giselle Monteiro, who played Saif Ali Khan's love interest in Love Aaj Kal, says she is getting movie offers but she is being selective while choosing them.Source: | 14 Dec 2009 | 6:27 am Sameera Reddy heats up Maxim cover
Bollywood hottie Sameera Reddy is the talk of the town these days for her hot-shot shoot for the magazine Maxim. The "sultry temptress" stares at the lensman and delivers bold and striking poses, a feast to one's eyes.
And her eyes are what Sameera says "my best physical attributes", her sense of humour coming a close second. Rating her films by the degree of the hotness, she puts Musafir right up there followed by Race and Taxi No 9211. She could romance a pole for all she cares - "The focus is not on who you're romancing, it's on the situation in the film," she tells the magazine.
Finally, in a winner, she declares, "I don't believe in being skinny. Size zero is not hot!" And this time, we have to agree...Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 14 Dec 2009 | 6:21 am Eclipse to balance romance and actionWith New Moon being panned by critics, makers of the third Twilight saga film are trying to maintain an interesting balance between action sequences and the love triangle in Eclipse.Source: | 14 Dec 2009 | 6:15 am John Abraham to get lean for alien flick!After Hrithik Roshan, John Abraham is all set to star in Shirish Kunder's directorial venure Alien Sahib. The actor is also co-producing the movie for which he will shed his muscular look.Source: | 14 Dec 2009 | 6:11 am Johnny Depp can't get used to winning awardsHollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp suspects he'll never get used to receiving awards for his acting work.Source: | 14 Dec 2009 | 6:06 am Biggest movie ever madeAs the maker of Titanic returns with Avatar, fans and filmmakers watch with awe.Source: | 14 Dec 2009 | 5:57 am Songs that rocked 2009!Here're ten best songs of the year from various genres that created waves in the music industry and remained audiences' favourite once released. The list shows that Pritam Chakraborty and A.R. Rahman rule the chart.Source: | 14 Dec 2009 | 5:14 am Guess Who?
Well it's the start of yet another week and what better way to jump start the days ahead with a brain rattling, thought provoking quiz? Yes folks its time again for the world famous game on Bollywood Hungama, Guess Who?
This week's beauty is a complete stunner, starting her career with modelling she entered the world of films in 2002 and also won her best debut award for the film. The following year she was nominated for the Filmfare Best Female Debut category.
Though in inundated with film and advertising offers early on, this lass turned them down to earn her degree in psychology. Later she returned to films, however though most of the films did less than intended at the box office, they always garnered for her critical acclaim. With this if you think you know who she is, go ahead and give this week's Guess Who a shot and post in your answers below.
To find out last week's answer click hereSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 14 Dec 2009 | 4:27 am Zeta-Jones wants to star in one-woman show
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 14 Dec 2009 | 4:22 am Penelope wants to protect her romance
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 14 Dec 2009 | 4:12 am Katrina bags it for second time! - IndiaGlitz
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Dec 2009 | 4:01 am ‘It’s been the best year for Hollywood films in India’Vijay Singh, CEO, Fox Star Studios India, is optimistic as he gears up for a December 18 release with 600-plus prints.Source: | 14 Dec 2009 | 3:54 am Ken Ghosh admits there were differences with Shahid
Ken Ghosh admits he had loud arguments with Shahid Kapoor on the sets during the shooting of Chance Pe Dance.
But it had to do with Shahid's suddenly-saturated schedules.
Says Ken, "For the first time in his career Shahid was doing three films at the same time-Kaminey, Dil Bole Hadippa and my film Chance Pe Dance. Naturally there was a conflict of interest."
Ken admits there were loud arguments over Shahid's schedules. "I'd ask for three days. He would have only one day to spare. I'd naturally be upset. Then understandably, Shahid wanted time off. He couldn't be seen on my set straight after shooting for one of the other two films. This naturally led to heated arguments. For me as a director it was okay to come on the sets without sleep. But Shahid had to catch up on his resting time. Or the dark circles would have shown on camera. And since Shahid is fair-complexioned those dark circles would be even more visible."
The last thing that Ken wanted was for his hero to fall ill. "Priyanka Chopra had to be hospitalized because of overwork and exhaustion. I didn't want Shahid to go through the same experience."
The effort has been worth it for both Shahid and Ken. "Shahid's dancing in Chance Pe Dance is the film's mainstay. But his performance is not just about dancing. Some of the things he has done with in the dramatic scenes took me by surprise. Shahid has brought subtle expressions into scenes which I didn't catch while shooting. Only during editing I realized what he had done."
Ken Ghosh who introduced Shahid Kapoor in Ishq Vishq five years ago admits the actor has changed. "Isn't change inevitable? We all evolve with time. Shahid is no exception."
So are the stories of a rift between the two true?
Ken doesn't deny the fact that there were heated arguments and fights during the making of Chance Pe Dance. "But they were all for the betterment of the film. See when Shahid did his first film Ishq Vishq with me he only had that film on hand and was able to give me his full attention."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Dec 2009 | 2:43 am Aamir shows up, disappears again - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Dec 2009 | 2:31 am Dino becomes an entrepreneur
The entrepreneur side to Dino Morea's personality seems more assertive at the moment than the actor.
After opening a bar at Bandra, Dino is all set to open three more branches in Mumbai.
"One branch would be in South Mumbai, the other in Lokhandwala/ Versova and the third in or near Malad. I want the bar culture in Mumbai to be quieter and more spacious so that people can just come in for a quiet drink and relax. Bars have become strangely synonymous with noisy smoky places. I want to change that," informs Dino.
Dino is also ready to market male designer clothes which would have clothes devoted to the two cricketers Yuvraj and Dhoni.
As for movies Dino would rather wait than do the cameos that have been offered to him lately with the promise of better roles.
Dino, who turned 34 on December 9, has again been seen extensively in the company of his long-standing friend Nandita Mahtani.
Says Dino, "We've had our share of ups and downs. But we've always been close, no matter what has happened in our lives. As for the other women, they've their own conscience to deal with."
Dino doesn't rule out permanence in his relationship with Nandita.
"This time whoever it is, it will be for keeps," Dino promises himself. "I do look for someone to share my life with now."
Dino's parents flew into Mumbai from Bangalore for his birthday. "It was us three brothers and my parents. Now I need that one special person. That's all one needs to make a complete life, no?"Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 14 Dec 2009 | 2:29 am Invictus: A true tale of inspirationHollywood movie Invictus, directed by one of the top directors Clint Eastwood is based on the true story of ex-South Africa President Nelson Mandela. It is a must watch movie packed with entertainment and excellent performances.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 14 Dec 2009 | 2:11 am
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