Udita, the beauty who stole the show!

Actress Udita Goswami caught our eye at the Fair One Miss Mumbai 2009 beauty contest when she arrived in this eye-popping black number. Of course, she was not participating in the contest but was one of the celebrity judges.


Image: Udita Goswami
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Amrita Rao's sexy avatar

Sooraj Barjatya, who directed the actress in the hit Vivah, says that she is the perfect 'bride material' and many men agree she is the quintessential girl-next-door they would want to take home to their mothers.

As if she knows that only too well, the actress is one of the judges of a reality show called Perfect Bride, on the lookout for, well, the perfect Indian bride.

Text and Co-ordination:Priyanka Jain/The Man
Makeup: Pakhi Mohanani Stylist: Pinky Gogri

Image: Amrita Rao

Amrita Rao's sexy avatar

Sooraj Barjatya, who directed the actress in the hit Vivah, says that she is the perfect 'bride material' and many men agree she is the quintessential girl-next-door they would want to take home to their mothers.

As if she knows that only too well, the actress is one of the judges of a reality show called Perfect Bride, on the lookout for, well, the perfect Indian bride.

Text and Co-ordination:Priyanka Jain/The Man
Makeup: Pakhi Mohanani Stylist: Pinky Gogri

Image: Amrita Rao

Amrita Rao's sexy avatar

Sooraj Barjatya, who directed the actress in the hit Vivah, says that she is the perfect 'bride material' and many men agree she is the quintessential girl-next-door they would want to take home to their mothers.

As if she knows that only too well, the actress is one of the judges of a reality show called Perfect Bride, on the lookout for, well, the perfect Indian bride.

Text and Co-ordination:Priyanka Jain/The Man
Makeup: Pakhi Mohanani Stylist: Pinky Gogri

Image: Amrita Rao

Vipul Shah smiles after a tense fortnight

London Dreams has released and found good appreciation coming its way. After a not-so-thunderous start, the film settled down over the weekend, just as was the case with Ajay Devgn's last release 'All The Best' and very unlike Salman Khan's 'Main Aurr Mrs Khanna' that only fell further down with every passing show.

While Vipul Shah is happy that his film has been received well by critics who matter, he is happier that audiences have given a big thumbs-up to the film.

"That's what the bottom line is all about", says an exhausted Vipul who has horror stories to tell about the pains he had to go through en route to the Friday release of the film, "Look at readers comments all over the internet. They have their own tale to tell. Really, after getting feedback from them and seeing soaring collections on every passing day, I don't really have much to say in defence of 'London Dreams'."

Meanwhile, he is flummoxed with the way his 'London Dreams' progressed ever since it's inception and finally made it to the theatres. While the change in hands w.r.t. to the film's production as well as distribution is an old story, there was quite some drama waiting to take place till a week before the film's release.

'I feel 25,' says Shah Rukh on his 44th birthday

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan turned 44 Monday, but said he still feels just 25 - barring the physical problems he has had in the past year. The heartthrob also said he wants to work for youngsters and underprivileged girls.

"I have been in my 40s since a few years now and I gracefully accept the age. But honestly, I feel like I am just 25 or 26 except for the physical problems I've had in my past year," Shah Rukh told reporters here.

"Maybe I look older, but then when I look younger, people say I get plastic surgeries done to my face. When I look old, they say I am over and done with. But the fact is that when I sleep well, I look young and when I don't get enough sleep, I look old," he quipped.

The actor underwent an arthroscopic surgery for acute pain in his left shoulder here in February and was on a forced break to recuperate completely. But he promises to make up for his absence.

"I am a workaholic, but in the last year I couldn't do much due to my shoulder problem, my team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) didn't do too well and I shot for just one film 'My Name Is Khan'. My injury also pulled me down in terms of my endorsements but I had time to introspect and spend a quieter time at home and with my children.

"I feel more energetic and happy now and totally ready for a comeback with many projects in the next two years after this one year break," added Shah Rukh.

Apart from work, he wants to do good to society by "doing something for youngsters, underprivileged girls and talk to 16- 17-year-old children who are on the threshold of voting for the government and lead the world forward".

"I don't know whether I want to join an NGO or something of the likes, but in my heart, I have this strong feeling that I want to give something back to society," he said.

'My Name Is Khan' set for Valentine's week release

"My Name Is Khan" -- Bollywood's favourite on-screen couple Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's first film together in eight years -- is set to release Feb 12 next year.

Directed by Karan Johar, the film will open in theatres in India and over 40 countries including the US, Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East, said a press release from Johar's Dharma Productions.

"My Name is Khan" features Shah Rukh as Rizvan Khan, an unconventional hero who embarks on a journey across America to win back the love of his life. It shows how, along the way, his unique personality touches the lives of many and inspires a nation.

"I keep setting out to do something different with my films, but the one constant that remains is my desire to continue to explore the many ways in which two people can fall in love and stay in love regardless of any or every challenge against them," said Karan.

The film also marks a re-teaming of Johar and Shah Rukh after three years -- their last outing together was "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna".

Johar has made his film in association with Fox STAR Studios, 20th Century Fox International and Fox Searchlight Pictures.

While Fox STAR Studios will market and distribute the film in India, Fox Searchlight Pictures will release it in the US. The distribution of the movie outside India and the US will be taken care of by Twentieth Century Fox International.

According to Vijay Singh, CEO Fox Star Studios, the film is drawing a "hugely positive response from exhibitors across the world" for the "coming together of Shah Rukh, Karan and Kajol".

"It is a big event for Bollywood audiences across the world and their fan base is eagerly awaiting the release. But what makes 'My Name is Khan' a special film is that it brings together the finest Indian talent with a powerful story that has relevance for audiences everywhere," added Singh.

Bajrang Dal ransacks theatres to protest 'London Dreams'

Dozens of Bajrang Dal activists staged a violent protest here Monday insisting that the screening of the Hindi film 'London Dreams' be stopped immediately.

The men, armed with sticks and iron rods, raided Prabhat and Krishna cinema halls saying the movie hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus.

At least six workers of the cinema halls were reportedly injured in the attacks.

"Some people stormed into the halls. Police are trying to track down the attackers," Superintendent of Police Rajnesh Singh told reporters.

Neha Dhupia´s US Mini Series ´Bollywood Hero´ Impresses Jessica Simpson

After winning the Miss India Pageant Neha Dhupia is all set to top the beauty list once more. She has been chosen as the beauty ambassador for India by American pop singer, actress and fashion entrepreneur Jessica Simpson for her TV show 'Price Of Beauty'.
Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder and this is exactly what Jessica and her crew would go around the world to find out, how different people perceive beauty.

Jessica has planned for a special segment on Bollywood for which they have selected Neha as their beauty ambassador.

Neha was noticed by the makers in her US mini series 'Bollywood Hero' which fetched the beauty immense appreciation.

The shoot is scheduled to start from next week in Mumbai and according to sources Jessica and her crew have also planned for a big Bollywood party once the shoot gets over.

Sherlyn Chopra Nominated Out of Big Boss´s House!

Mumbai, Oct 30 (PTI) Item girl Sherlyn Chopra today became the third inmate to be nominated out of Big Boss house.
Chopra who had earned maximum nominations with housemates voting against her continuously for four times, spent about a month in the house.

She was nominated along with Dara Singh's son Vindu.

The other inmates who had earlier been nominated out of the house were Rakhi Sawant's mother Jaya and actor- producer Kamal R Khan, who had thrown a bottle at fashion designer Rohit Verma.

Chopra, however, has a chance to return through wild card.

The item girl was recently seen in Yashraj Films' 'Dil Bole Hadippa'.

Hrithik's lovemaking plan

After the much talked about kissing and passionate lovemaking scenes in his film KITES opposite Barbara Mori, Hrithik Roshan is all set to repeat the act in his forthcoming film GUZAARISH. Though this time the female in spotlight is the hot bod model Monikangana Dutta.
The latest buzz from the GUZAARISH sets reveals that Hrithik is all set to do some intimate lovemaking scenes with Dutta. Though Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stars opposite Hrithik in the film, but the lead actor will be getting close to the newcomer as the director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is impressed by the hot chemistry between Hrithik and Dutta.

Emraan Hashmi: TUM MILE is much stronger than JANNAT

A little more than a year after JANNAT, Emraan Hashmi is returning with director Kunal Deshmukh for his second directorial venture TUM MILE. While it is expected that the film's leading man would be passionate about his upcoming film and would make statements in appreciation of everything associated with it, Emraan makes it a point to touch upon the emotional quotient of TUM MILE, something which is stated to be a highlight factor of this Mukesh Bhatt production.
"In the past, I have played quite a lot of grey roles that have been liked by the audience. However, this one is completely white", says Emraan who was seen in RAAZ - THE MYSTERY CONTINUES earlier this year, "Also, the film is highly dramatic and is a very emotional and moving experience. In fact I can confidently state that it is much stronger than JANNAT."

He says this with a reason. Other than the fact that the film is based on the infamous Mumbai floods, there is a strong undercurrent of relationships converging from past and present.

Asin: Too early to talk about SRK project!

One of the most promising actress to have made a mark with her very first film, Asin, is the new flavour of the season as the hype for her second film, LONDON DREAMS (which she prefers to call her first real Hindi film), gets bigger and better with each passing day. And the media too is having a field day as Asin is going all out to promote her film and is handling it very well, a trait which she seems to have learnt from her GHAJINI co-star, Aamir Khan.
Despite this there are speculations in the press and media about Asin's next few projects and since she has already worked with the two Khans, Aamir and Salman, so naturally rumours are rife of a possible third one with Bollywood's global super star, Shahrukh Khan. Well, the intelligent actress answered the question while talking to a fellow print media journalist.

As per Asin, right now all her focus is on her 19th film (including regional), LONDON DREAMS, and as far working with Shahrukh Khan is concerned, she feels it is too early to talk about it and she prefers neither to deny nor confirm it.

Right Asin, we will also prefer to hear it from you directly, rather than from dubious sources!

Tanushree's got a new addiction!

Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta who has been admired for her beauty, grace and happy personality, this lass has a new obsession! It's not the music on her I-pod that's keeping her toes tapping but her newly developed addiction of playing video games on it has got her pulse going as well.
Tanushree seems to keep herself busy by playing games during her shoot breaks while traveling in the car and during her free time.

A source close to the actress says, "When it comes to video games, Tanushree is a pro. She has been spotted downloading all kinds of games and bettering her hand at it. This mumbaichi mulgi follows the mantra of work and play go hand in hand."

Ajay Devgan plays prank on Katrina

Katrina is the latest victim of this serial prankster! Ajay Devgn made his Rajneeti co-star Katrina gift Nana Patekar a cake box containing old underwear, a single chappal and a fake moustache.

Recently, on the sets of Prakash Jha's Rajneeti, Ajay took Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpayee into confidence and pulled a joke on his leading lady.

The trio told the actress that it was Nana Patekar's birthday and they said that since he was in a bad mood, Katrina ought to wish him and present him with a gift box. Poor Katrina wasn't aware that the cake box actually contained some funny items.

A source from the unit reveals, "This prank was Ajay's brain child and he took everyone on the sets in confidence. The trio walked up to Katrina and told her it was Nana's birthday and that they were throwing a party for him. They told her that she had to dress modestly in Indian attire, as Nana was very particular about how women dressed."

Kat hurriedly dressed up in a salwar-kameez and walked up to Nana with a box given by Ajay. "When Nana opened the box he was shocked to find old underwear, a single chappal and a fake moustache as a gift. Kat was horrified."

A source close to Kat adds, "She was embarrassed and turned beet red. Everyone including Ajay, Arjun and Manoj started laughing hysterically. Nana finally told her it was a prank and that she should be more careful with Ajay from now on."

Sanjay Dutt in GOLMAAL 3

After his last film with Rohit Shetty ALL THE BEST, managed to rake in big moolah at the box office, the buzz is that Sanjay Dutt will now be part of Rohit's upcoming film GOLMAAL 3 also.

Rohit Shetty is getting increasingly noticeable with his own flavor of comedy that he showcased in GOLMAAL and GOLMAAL RETURNS. Even his last film, which was produced by Ajay Devgan, had the flavor of GOLMAAL series if you notice it closely.

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Now, the director has started work on the third installment of his GOLMAAL series. The film will have an ensemble cast and Sanjay Dutt will be the new entrant in this comic marathon.

With Rohit managing to stretch his GOLMAAL flavor to its third level, let's hope this genre of comedy is venerated for its unique flavor for a long time to come.

Hrithik’s party gets stopped by police

Anear stampede resulted outside Hrithik Roshan’s building Palazzio, Juhu late on Sunday night when Hrithik threw a party to celebrate his wife Sussanne’s birthday. The who’s who of Bollywood attended the do and a throng of fans stood outside the gate to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars. Guests at the party included Shah Rukh-Gauri Khan, Saif-Kareena, Katrina Kaif, Karan Johar, Parmeshwar Godrej, Tusshar Kapoor, Arjun Rampal-Mehr Jesia, Chunky-Bhavna Pandey, Shilpa Shetty-Raj Kundra, Zayed Khan, Kajal Anand, Neelam, Kunal Kapoor, Vicky-Gayatri Oberoi, Sonali-Goldie Behl and Farah Ali Khan, amongst others. Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza came in together, as did Dino Morea and his now onnow off girlfriend, designer Nandita Mahtani. While Gauri Khan was having a great time dancing, Shah Rukh, who came in an hour after her, was in a rather sober mood. Parmeshwar Godrej was in high spirits and was one of the last guests to leave the party. Hrithik looked dapper, as usual, in a black shirt and blue jeans, while Sussanne complemented his attire with an elegant black dress.

Incidentally, Hrithik’s favourite co-star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan did not attend the party. A source close to the Roshans said, “Abhishek was busy shooting, hence Aishwarya decided not to come.”

Hrithik’s good friend Priyanka Chopra was also absent. The actress’s official spokesperson said, “Priyanka could not attend Hrithik’s party because she wasn’t feeling too well due to food poisoning.”

Unlike most parties where Ameesha is usually accompanied by her boyfriend Kanav Puri, this time she came alone and looked quite lost.

A rather plump looking Katrina Kaif managed to raise quite a few eyebrows by hobnobbing with boyfriend Salman Khan’s arch rival Shah Rukh Khan. A close friend of Salman said, “Never before have we seen Katrina get along so well with Shah Rukh. Has she broken up with Salman?”

When we asked why Hrithik’s sister Sunaina did not attend the party, the source said, “Sunaina is a loner.”

Since Shilpa got engaged to Raj on Saturday night, everybody wanted to have a look at her huge ring. “Shilpa proudly showed it to almost everybody who was around. She was the centre of attraction all evening,” added the source.

The revelry ended on an unpleasant note when an irate neighbour complained about the loud music reverberating from the building’s 10th floor where the party was on in full swing. A few cops reached the venue but failed to take stock of the situation. They had to call senior police inspector Sawant who asked Hrithik to mellow down.

I wish Shahid well: Bebo

Kareena Kapoor is one babe who is honest and forthright about it. At least she doesn’t blatantly deny the relationship (like some of our beauties often do), or pretend that jab they met nothing really ever happened.

That’s the cool Kapoor gal for you. Recently during an exclusive interview with ZOOM, when she was asked if she’s in touch with Shahid Kapoor, without appearing even faintly unnerved by the question, she said, “No, we are not in touch. Shahid and I shared a wonderful relationship in the past, the least we can do is wish each other well. At least I know I do that from my side.” Bebo is such a darlin’, no? We see one head nodding already.