Katrina Kaif is in love with her boss. And the man in question is certainly not Salman Khan.
Well, hold on your thoughts before they start turning really wild as we are talking about her on-screen love in soon to be released ‘RACE’.
An Abbas Mustan thriller, this multi-starrer has Katrina playing the role of a personal assistant who is in love with her boss. However, there is not much known about who really is really her boss (Saif Ali Khan or Akshaye Khanna) since this is the very fact which forms the integral part of the film’s plot.
On her end, Katrina reveals that though her character loves her boss, he on the other hand, misunderstands it for her dedication for work and doesn’t quite pay much attention for her love.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
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Neetu Chandra in four different roles
Neetu Chandra has shot for an interesting commercial with ‘Reliance’ where she will be seen enacting four different roles- one with a typical ‘gharelu’ look, the second as a hot babe, the third in a ‘lavani’ look and the fourth one in a typical Yash Raj films’ heroine look.
Neetu Chandra is known to work hard to get into the skin of her characters. For ‘Garam Masala’ she put on a very convincing look of an air hostess. For ‘Traffic Signal’ Neetu played a ‘Kathiawadi’ girl and for the role she not just interacted with girls who sold embroidered dresses on footpath but also got a complete makeover done in terms of looks, wardrobe and accessories to suit the character.
For her forthcoming release ‘One Two Three’ which is expected to arrive in April, Neetu plays a Jat cop.
Priyanka Chopra comes out clean
Priyanka Chopra has always been in news for her differences with the female co-stars. Her cat-fight with Kareena Kapoor is too well known. She also seems to share cold vibes with Lara Dutta with whom she worked in the early phase of her career. Now, media is abuzz with the tales of her differences with Kangana Ranaut with whom she stars in Madhur Bhandarkar’s forthcoming ‘Fashion’.
However, Priyanka denies any such difference with Kangana and said in an interview to a news agency, “Please stop thinking of us as rivals at each other’s throats. I worked with Kareena Kapoor and Lara Dutta in my two earliest films. We worked without any kind of tension. Now I hear I’m at loggerheads with Kangana while shooting for Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘Fashion’. That I’m feeling threatened by her presence, when in fact we get along famously.”
Lara, Akshay and Sanjay Dutt in a ‘blue’ film?
The name of the film is quite innovative and suggestive of course, but it has nothing to do with what you are thinking… The production house Shree Ashtavinayak is set to launch a 100 crore budgeted film titled ‘Blue’. The film will have Lara Dutta, Akshay Kumar and Sanjay Dutt as the leading stars and will be directed by a foreign ad filmmaker named Tony.
There is a possibility that Priyanka Chopra might also be a part of the film. If yes, it would mark the coming together of Akshay and Priyanka after a long gap since the two stars gave up working with each other following the rumours of their alleged affair. ‘Blue’ is likely to go on the floors in the second half of 2008.
Ash signs ‘Robot’ for 1.5 crores
After the mind-blowing success of ‘Shivaji: The Boss’, director Shankar had announced that he will repeat the 57-year-old actor Rajnikant in ‘Robot‘ - a Rs.1 billion film, which the industry predicts will be a greater success. Maestro A.R. Rahman will compose the music. The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages and will be distributed by London-based Ayingaran International.
Aishwarya Rai has been roped in by Shankar to pair opposite Rajnikant. Ash has signed the film for 1.5 crores and she has replaced Deepika Padukone who was considered earlier for the role. With this Rajnikanth has fulfilled his desire to work with Ash who couldn’t do Sivaji due to date problems. Meanwhile the official contract of the film has been approved by Amitabh Bachchan himself after altering few clauses and signed by Aishwarya.
Kangana Ranaut Hottest Photoshoot Pics from MansWorld Mag
Kangana moved to Mumbai to try her luck in movies. She was unsuccessful for quite a while, until she received the offer for Mahesh Bhatt’s 2006 film Gangster. During September 2005 Bollywood Film-maker Anurag Basu spotted her having coffee in a cafe in Bombay, and signed her up for this movie. The film was critically and commercially successful, her performance was especially applauded.
I want to succeed in business too: Preity
Actress-turned-businesswoman Preity Zinta who, along with her partner Ness Wadia and two others, has cut a lucrative deal for the Indian Premier League (IPL), says she wants to succeed in her endeavour.
The actress, who was last seen in "Jhoom Barabar Jhoom", told IANS: "When I do anything in life for the first time, I want to succeed. I'm very lucky to have such a competent group of partners. Not just Ness, who's much more than my business partner.
"Then there're Karan Paul and Mohit Puri - very reputed and solid businessmen. We're all going to contribute in our own ways. It's our dream to be a part of the cricket team. And we'll focus on the spirit of sportsmanship. Of course, it's finally about numbers."
Interestingly, this isn't the first time Preity is doing business with Ness.
"Go Air, which I endorse, is doing so well. I'm so excited. I haven't been able to sleep. I've got dark circles around my eyes. I've forgotten I'm an actress and I need to look after myself.
"It's very different from working on a film where you're on your own when 'action' is called on camera. In a boardroom, there's constant conference and multi-tasking. The creative process is different in both the spheres."
Preity won the IPL bid for the Mohali team for a whopping Rs.3 billion. So does that strike as a good number?
"Well, if we play we might as well play big. But, honestly, I believe cricket to be truly a gentleman's sport, regardless of winning and losing. No point in negative competition. The good thing about this deal is that it will enhance domestic cricket, which in turn will enhance our reputation internationally."
Preity, who turns 33 on Jan 31, was planning a big birthday party.
"But now, with all this happening, I'll have to delay it a little bit. It's suddenly sunk into me that I need to get seriously creative. My partners have left all the creative decisions to me. I need to build a solid team of creative people. I feel every woman should feel good for me. It's 2008! Women should get more active in business.
My attitude to my career remains unchanged" - Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai is flooded with offers for films. But her priorities right now are slightly different. She wants to focus on her family duties while doing very selective work. Says a source very close to her, "Even about Pink Panther she wasn't sure, what with Mrs Teji Bachchan being so critically ill. Aishwarya didn't want any distraction from her family duties. It was Abhishek who urged her to take up the offer. Now she's ready to sign a couple of films. But she will choose very carefully. "
Producer Rohan Sippy's film directed by Sriram which is supposed to bring the never-before pair of John Abraham and Aishwarya Rai is awaiting the leading lady's approval. Though the shooting for the untitled love story has commenced with John, Aishwarya's nod is still awaited. And the only reason why she hasn't given the green signal is because the director hasn't come up with the script yet.
Says a source close to the project, "Ash has always been very close to the producer Rohan Sippy. After all she met and got to know Abhishek on the sets of Rohan's Kuch Na Kaho. Since then she and Rohan have always been close. When this project with Sriram Raghavan came up, Aishwarya's dates were a problem. Rohan flew down to Boston where she was shooting for her Pink Panther movie to convince her. Touched by Rohan's sincerity she immediately said yes. However, she made it clear that she would like to see the script."
Months have passed but no script. Sriram was busy finishing Johnny Gaddar and then sorting his projects out. Continues the source, "Though Ash has heard Sriram's idea and loves it, she has always insisted on a script from the start of her career. Remember how years ago Indra Kumar got pissed off with her because she had asked for a script before saying yes? Ash remains unchanged in her professionalism. Whether it's a completely professional arrangement with Indra Kumar or a friendly producer like Rohan Sippy, she wants the script."
Pooh poohing stories of how she was distracted and distracting on the sets of Jodhaa Akbar the source says, "If anything Ash is today even more professional than she used to be before marriage. Forget about causing distractions by bringing guests to Karjat where Ashutosh was shooting, or not giving Hrithik Roshan his cues while he was emoting, Ash wouldn't even speak to her husband on the phone while shooting." Sriram's film is crucial for Ash because after Jodhaa Akbar and Pink Panther this would be the only film she's signing.
Concludes the source, "Some people are suggesting that Aishwarya's dates for Sriram Raghavan's film are a difficulty. Not true. She has already set aside a large chunk in the first quarter of 2008 for this film. The problem is the script. She's still waiting for it." Aishwarya who's just back from a wedding in Jaya Bachchan's family in Bhopal remains the same. "My attitude to my career remains unchanged. I remain the same. It's people around me who imagine I've become a different person. They insist on portraying me the way they perceive me to be in their minds. And never mind if they're way off the mark. One report says I'll be performing the Salsa at a soap-sponsored event. Does that look anything like me?"
Malaika Arora sizzles on the dance floor!
There's a popular saying in the town that 'It drizzles when Malaika sizzles'. Assuming that this statement 'holds water', every Friday, please be ready with your double rain coats on, along with your umbrellas because, the Lady in question is all set to sizzle on Friday, at the convenience of your TV. The occasion being the first episode of "Idea Dhoom Macha De", a musical show on NDTV Imagine. It's for the first time ever on television that eleven of India's most popular and professional singers will come together to compete at what they do best- live performance! And doing the honours is none other than the vivaciously sizzling beauty Malaika Arora Khan.
The eleven performers include the likes of Anaida, Baba Sehgal, Babul Supriyo, Devang Patel, Jaspinder Nirula, Jassi, Kamaal Khan, Richa Sharma, Sapna Awasthi, Suneeta Rao and Taz, who will be pitted against each other for the prestigious title of the 'Country's Best Performer'. And the powerhouse names who will adorn the judges' seats include Sharmila Tagore, Shankar Mahadevan and Prasoon Joshi.
So, be ready to get drizzled under the torrential spell of the sizzle called
- ‘Ness and I are happy together’
Media had been abuzz lately with stories of Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia heading for a splitville. There were rumours that Preity was shooting for Deepa Mehta’s film in Toronto and boyfriend Ness too had accompanied her to spend time with her. However since Deepa is a tough taskmaster, Preity hardly had time to spend with Ness and this apparently led to an argument between the couple. Sources claimed that after the showdown between Ness and Preity, an upset Ness returned to Mumbai and Preity was once again immersed with her shoot.
However, Preity terms the entire story as rubbish and says, “I don’t know where these stories originate from. A few months ago it was being said that Ness and I were getting married and now it’s being said that he and I have split.” Preity has always tried to keep her personal life in covers and was obviously upset with media intrusion into her relationships. So, was her curt reply when questioned about her relationship with Ness, “Ness and I are happy together, thank you very much.”
Kareena sports a solitaire ring
At a recent event held, Kareena walked in with boy friend Saif Ali Khan sporting a solitaire ring.
The solitaire ring made the media go into a tizzy with rumours of their engagement... Now we too are wondering but lets give the couple a break and let them get on with their 'love' lives...
Kunal Khemu injures Aushima on sets of Superstar!
"Superstar" which stars Kunal Khemu, Tulip Joshi and Aushima Sawheny has many action sequences involving jet skis and during the shoot of one such scene, as it happened Kunal managed to injure his poor co-star Aushima while shooting!!A scene required Kunal to drive a jet ski in full speed and he drove so fast that he not only toppled Aushima who flew in the air and fell in the water but also during one take fell back on her and made her nose bleed!!Recalls Aushima, "Yeah there were quite a many narrow escapes while doing those Jet Ski scenes! Kunal drove so fast that I just flew into the water and he even made my nose bleed during one take! But he is such a gentleman he kept apologizing the entire day! It was fun though shooting those scenes in water, quite thrilling!" and dangerous to health also we may add.
I'm not getting married for the next five years' Kareena
Known for his Casanova image Saif has been completely bowled over by his ladylove Kareena and has decided to become one-woman man. The duo is so much in love that they aren't too conscious of even their public display of emotion.
Last night when Kareena was invited for the Filmfare cover launch at Vie Lounge, Juhu, she was accompanied by boyfriend Saif Ali Khan, who dropped her and came to fetch her once the event was over.
The couple pulled over in Saif's black BMW, and post the event headed to a suburbian 5-star hotel.
As usual, Kareena was comfortable dealing with personal questions posed to her by the media. When asked about her marriage plans, she said, "I am not getting married for the next five years."
An industry insider informs us that Saif is very possessive about Kareena. "He is madly in love with her and can go to any extend to prove his love. He also wants to express his commitment and marriage plans later on this year. But Kareena is on career high, and wants to enjoy her career and success."
Bebo chose to keep silent about her back stage meet with Shahid at the Star Screen Awards. She was also not comfortable talking about Saif's son, Ibrahim, whom she has been spotted with very often these days. After the launch and speaking with media she waited for Saif to fetch her. Exactly after twenty minutes, Saif arrived like a prince from a fairy tale book to take back his princess in waiting.
Star cast: Will Saif-Kareena or Shahid-Vidya last longer?
It was a thing of the past when Kareena and Shahid were caught kissing when a paparozzo dude shot their video. However the kissing is now replaced by the tattoo love, seen on Saif’s hands.
Kareena dumped Shahid, and much before the new love story caught people’s attention, it made rockstar Saif etch this love story forever on his own left hand.
However the question, which couple is in for celebration and which for a heart brake?
Bejan Daruwala, the famous astrologer has all the answers. "Saif is very handsome and he's conscious of his long nose,’ says he. However, while most of us would think that Saif’s dashing looks are likely to prompt Kareena to do something stupid while she is madly in love, the astrologer has a different story to tell. "The problem is that people who are born in September are highly intelligent,” says Bejan Daruwala.
So it is up to Saif to do all those silly things people do, when they're in love. If the tattoo wasn’t getting enough attention, Saif may do something more to prove his love.
Amidst all these antics the one question for Mr Daruwala is whether this relationship will last?
"I don’t know about this relationship lasting. But while it does, it will be a lot of fun." 2009 is the deciding factor and if they can get through, they will make it,” says Bejan Daruwala.
While Saif and Kareena seem to be having a ball, Shahid seems to be drowned in gloom. However, it seems that love soon blew him over in the form of Vidya Balan.
While speculation continues about Shahid-Vidya relationship, Bejan Daruwala has the final word and says, “Shahid and Vidya have a better chance".
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Why Ash chosen over Deepika
Ending all speculations, Bollywood queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been chosen to star opposite Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in director Shankar’s forthcoming science fiction project titled ‘Robot’.
Earlier, there were speculations that Shankar, who had made the runaway Tamil hit ‘Shivaji – The Boss’ with Rajnikanth, was considering casting newcomer Deepika Padukone for the role.
Rumors were rife that Shankar had approached Deepika for the role, but was aghast at the fees charged by the newcomer.
Sources said that he was also considering Nayanthara to act opposite Rajnikanth in the film. However, the speculations have died following Aishwarya’s confession that she has been offered the role and she is very excited over it.
It may be mentioned here that the former Miss World had earlier acted in Shankar’s ‘Jeans’ in 1998.
According to Aishwarya, work on the film’s schedule has begun and the filmmakers are trying to accommodate her dates for the shooting.
She said that there had been so many offers in the past that tried to bring her and Shankar together and she hopes this works out fine.
In addition to ‘Robot’, Aishwarya has also been offered two international projects ‘Bhopal Movie’, a film based on the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, and Sir Ben Kingsley's ‘Shah Jahan’.
So, while the former Miss World became the Bachchan bahu in year 2007, with big projects and banners coming her way, even 2008 promises to be a great year for her professionally!
Kareena Kapoor Sexes Up Her Image For Filmfare
Bollywood fashion icon Kareena Kapoor reveals a whole lot more than just skin in the February issue of Filmfare. At the launch of the magazine, the 27-year-old cover girl ducked awkward and personal questions, and at one point politely suggested that journalists read the issue in which she voices misgivings about her relationship with beau Saif Ali Khan.
In a headline that reads ‘’Who gets love bites on the back’’, Kareena also dismisses reports of a rumoured hickey on her back claiming it was only a mosquito bite (was that really necessary for us to know?!)
The actress who bagged awards this year for her spirited performance as Geet in Jab We Met also tells the mag that she was paid a whooping 3.5 crores to do a film with Studio 18 and Priyadarshan.
With a string of upcoming movies, get prepared to see a whole lot more of Kareena’s face – for better or for worse!
Preity Zinta on Her IPL Win
Its safe to say that Preity Zinta getting a piece of the IPL pie surprised many. However Zinta has proven that Cricket is not for the boys and congrats to Preity for showing some great business acumen.
Says Zinta:
“why do boys have to have all the fun? It’s 2008, women should get more active in business. I won’t pretend to be a huge cricket buff, but now I’ve no choice, I’m learning about the game. I’m reading books, watching old matches. I think cricket is a gentleman’s sport, regardless of winning and losing. And I know how to hold a bat and I know what sixers and fours are all about!”
She’s also reportedly a part of (and endorses) the Wadia family airline. “But this is my first bona fide business venture. I’ve never before submitted a tender and felt the thrill of watching it materialise. I can’t be a sleeping partner in any business. I’d give everyone nightmares! Can you imagine me keeping quiet? Not when the entertainment industry is rocking. Cricket and Bollywood coming together is huge,” laughed Preity.
Do their professional alliances indicate a life together? “I don’t know,” replied Preity, “but Ness and I work well together. We hope to make the IPL deal a success. It’s the first time I’m sitting in a boardroom. So many firsts for me! I’m excited. It’s very different from working on a film where you’re on your own when ‘action’ is called on camera.”
Subhash Ghai signs Celina for Paying Guest
Subhash Ghai's Paying Guest will be Celina's third film of the five-film deal with Mukta Arts. “I am doing the film along with Shreyas Talpade and Suniel Shetty,” says an excited Celina Jaitley.
She further adds, “My character in the film is that of a demanding and dominating girlfriend and the story revolves around five close friends who reside together in Dubai.” Paying Guest is a comedy film written by Paritosh Painter and directed by Subhash Ghai.
The film also has Jaaved Jaffrey, Aashish Choudhary, Johnny Lever, Chunkey Pandey, Asrani, Paintal and Delnaaz Paul. One more hero and three more heroines are yet to be finalized. The shoot of the film will start from the second week of April and will release in the month of October.
Katrina Kaif on Vogue cover
A popular saying goes as 'The reason angels can fly is because they take themselves lightly'. And Bollywood has its very own angel in… well…giving her name will be like teaching the sun how to shine. She is one of the very few who takes gossips and rumors 'lightly'. No wonder that she is 'flying high' in Bollywood!
She is none other than Katrina Kaif! She may have many firsts to her credit. But preceding way ahead of all these firsts is the fact that she is on the cover of the latest edition of Vogue India.
And matching upto divinity is none other than Jean Paul Gaultier, the world renowned designer, whose creations make the angel in Katrina come alive!
Lastly, what we feel is that one has heard of peeping Toms clicking snaps of many leading heroines. But, looking at the way Katrina looks in the pictures, one really feels that someone has really the trouble to go up to heaven and click these snaps of an angel who leads the gang of other gorgeous angels!
Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif in Siddharth Anand’s next film
The one film old Ranbir Kapoor has been more in the news for his romantic liaisons than for his professional feats. The actor, who has recently returned from Australia, was spotted with Katrina Kaif at the launch of a new club in Mumbai.
And although Katrina and Ranbir might say that they are just colleagues working together in Siddharth Anand’s next film one can’t help then question the need to avoid the press or being photographed together. The two stars arrived at the launch together with Kat’s sister Isabella in tow and spent hours chatting to each other at the party. In fact the two, introduced by Kat’s boyfriend Salman during the filming of Saawariya, are great friends and said to thoroughly enjoy each other’s company.
This is not the first time that Ranbir has enjoyed some very interesting - read already spoken for - female company.rior to that Ranbir was attached to another Bollywood actress who was already said to be in a relationship. Kapoor who met Deepika during the filming of OSO/Saawariya and the two were spotted getting cozy even though Padukone was in a serious relationship with model Nihar Pandya.
Jodha was married to Akbar`s son Salim?
Jaipur, Jan 30: Looks like Jodhaa –Akbar is going to be a hit as the movie is blessed with a controversy prior to its release-an omen observed among all the big hits of the year 2007.
The extravagant historical epic directed by Ashutosh Gowariker is making news for factual errors. The Rajput community of Rajasthan is threatening to stall the release of the movie in the state if the so-called errors are not looked into. The community says Gowariker has distorted facts in his magnum opus, which is set to be released on Feb 15.
Contrary to popular belief and history books, Narendra Singh Rajawat, head of the Rajput Sabha, said Gowariker is presenting Jodhabai as Mughal emperor Jalaluddin Akbar`s wife, which is factually incorrect. According to Rajawat, Jodhabai was not the daughter of Raja Bharmal of Amber near Jaipur as shown in the film.
Jodhabai was the daughter of Motaraja Udai Singh of Marwar and was married to Akbar`s son Salim alias Jehangir. And Mughal king Shahjahan was her son, he added.
Rajawat said such distortion of historical facts had hurt the feelings of the Rajput community. He urged the courts to restrain Gowariker from showing Jodhabai as the daughter of Raja Bharmal of Amber.
He said the name of Raja Bharmal`s daughter was Harkabai alias Heera Kunwar.
"You cannot make your own history and Ashutosh Gowariker is making his own history. He is projecting Jodhabai, who is Akbar`s daughter-in-law, as his beloved and making a love story out of that. He is totally distorting historical facts," Rajawat said.
He said that the community would boycott the film. "We are also approaching the High Court against this," informed Rajawat.
These claims however have been brushed away by the royal family of Jaipur. Queen Padmini Devi came to Gowariker’s rescue saying that she had read the entire script of the movie and it was only after her approval that the shooting of the epic went underway.
The queen also added that the entire royal family helped the cast of the movie especially Aishwarya Rai to adapt the character of Jodhaa as much as realistically possible.
The president of the Rajput Karni Sena, Lokendra Singh Kalvi, is also up in arms against the director. He said the Sena had apprehended the distortion of Rajasthan`s historical facts in Jodhaa Akbar, which is based on the Jodhpur royal family.
"The Karni Sena would watch the movie when released and, if required, it would not allow the screening in the state," said Kalvi.
Mahaveer Singh Sarwadi, a leader of the Shatriya Yuvak Singh, said: "We would oppose the release of the film if it shows the community in bad taste."
A number of scenes for the film, which features Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles, were shot in and around Jaipur. Gowariker has consulted several eminent Mughal historians for his movie.
Historians contended on Jodhaa Akbar
Has Ashutosh Gowariker got it all wrong? Noted historians have contended that his highly publicised film Jodhaa Akbar, starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwariya Bachchan, is factually incorrect.
Noted historians maintain that Mughal Emperor Akbar never married anyone named Jodhabai. And that Jodhabai was, in fact, his daughter-in-law, Jehangir’s wife.
“Historical documents, including Akbarnama and Jehangir’s memoirs, say it was not Akbar but Jehangir who got married to the House of Jodhpur. So the princess was later called Jodhabai,” says historian Satish Chandra, author of NCERT History books.
Agrees historian Mohammad Amin. “Akbar forged alliances with Rajput families and he married the daughter of Raja Bharmal of Amber, who was later titled Maryam Rahmani or the Mother of Rulers of the Universe. But there is no evidence to say that she was called Jodhabai.”
The debate comes ahead of the film’s release next month. Rajput organisations in Rajasthan have threatened to block the release, accusing Gowariker of distorting facts.
When the film was about to go on the floors couple years ago, the Rajput Mahasabha had warned the makers about potential consequences of manipulating history for a political agenda (BJP ruled Rajasthan is due for elections soon as are other BJP states like Madhya Pradesh). Lawsuits were said to be bound to follow for starters with violence following possibly after that.
But since then, apart from the Rajput Mahasabha, a 2nd front, the Karni Sena has stepped forward warning Jodha Akbar also. It has warned the people of Jodha Akbar of physical consequences upon film’s release if they felt an unseemly agenda using coverups and distortion of history was being perpetrated using the cover of this movie. Jodha Akbar has been threatened to be taken off the screens its first weekend itself if that would be the case.
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