Pregnant Shilpa Shetty Steps Out For Lohri Party

Actress and entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty, who announced her pregnancy last month, made her first public appearance since the news last night.

Shilpa was attending close friend and business partner Kiran Bawa's Lohri party at a suburban Mumbai venue on January 11, with Raj Kundra.

Veena Malik's Hot Item Number

Pakistani actress Veena Malik, who's cooked up quite a storm in India with a string of controversies in a matter of a couple of months, will soon be back in the public eye.

The starlet is doing a sizzling hot item number Channo for Akshaye Khanna-starrer Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai.

Review: Businessman is a treat for Mahesh fans

Radhika Rajamani feels that Telugu film Businessman can be an ebntertaining too much if you can avoid nitpicking.

After Pokiri, Puri Jagannadh and Mahesh Babu strike back withBusinessman. In fact the combo roars and will do well at the box office too. 

Director Puri Jagannadh has given Mahesh such powerful ammunition -- a fast-paced screenplay, punchy, crisp dialogues, some songs, a lissome Kajal and, of course, real pistols and guns -- that he is bound to taste victory in this huge action entertainer set against the backdrop of Mumbai. Mahesh Babu is present in almost every frame.

Surya (Mahesh) comes to Mumbai to rule the city and find his lady love. He gets down to business very fast. He sets up his own mafia gang (in a city where the mafia has been wiped out according to the Police Commissioner)  and a company Surya Exports and Imports and becomes a name to reckon. 

He manages to woo Chitra (Kajal Agarwal, daughter of the said Police Commissioner (played by Nasser). Chitra initially falls in love with him but then retracts when she sees how violent he can be.

The film is in Puri's usual style -- slick and stylish. It's filled with loads of entertainment but without the comedians. That's quite a feat and a relief too. 

The songs are composed by S S Thaman; they are not intrusive but just okay. 

 The film is technically good. Sam K Naidu captures the city and the action well. 

Editor S R Sekhar has trimmed it to the correct length. He has a wafer-thin story but tries to makes it engrossing and watchable. There are some pithy dialogues, but it looks like they have been toned down with an eye on the censors. 

The only problem with the film is that it justifies the mafia and violence. The whole film is built on that premise. Also, logic and plausibility have to be suspended to a large extent while watching this film. 

The action sequences are gory at times. Mahesh has the licence to kill in the film; he takes the villain Subbaraju's gun and kills people and asks him to load it again! 

There's no doubt that Puri Jagan has played to the gallery and kept the masses and Mahesh's image in mind while conceiving this film. It's just Mahesh all the way, despite the presence of other actors such as Prakash Raj, Nasser Sayaji Shinde, Subbaraju (who has a miniscule role), Brahmaji etc. 

Mahesh wins the audience over in the first half with his comedy and captivates in the second half with his intense acting. He gets into the skin of the character and makes it credible. He is cool, calm, composed and acts effortlessly. 

Kajal Agarwal hasn't got that much of a role but makes it up with her presence and good figure. She looks pretty and charming. 

If you can watch Businessman for Mahesh Babu and its entertainment value without analysing it, it's a good Sankranthi treat, especially for Mahesh's fans!

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Bollywood hotties go the nude route

Nude is the new black in Bollywood!

With more and more actresses opting for nude shades in outfits, the global trend has filtered down to the desitinseltown.

We bring here the hottest appearances made by filmi ladies wearing their nude dresses in all shapes, sizes and designer labels.
Malaika Arora Khan
Malaika Arora Khan is anything but subtle.

Known to flaunt her best assets with the most dramatic of cuts and daring silhouettes, the voluptuous Munni set hearts racing in this total filmi Monisha Jaisingh lacy dress at this year's IIFA awards in Toronto.

Hrithik: I did not want to do a remake

Hrithik Roshan is taking a huge risk by trying to step into the shoes of Amitabh Bachchan in the remake ofAgneepath.

The actor seems to be confident that he will surely succeed in the new film.

He tells Patcy N why, in the first part of this two-part interview.

What was your first reaction when producer Karan Johar approached you for Agneepath?

When Karan approached me, I said I don't want to do a remake, why destroy the sanctity of a classic? That, too, in a film like Agneepath in which Mr Bachchan has done an amazing job. Karan Johar, being a friend, just forced me to hear the script.

I was absolutely shocked when I heard the narration; that script went through all the layers, it touched me, even though I am an actor who does not want to work in remakes.

It just broke through all the barriers and hit me hard. When the narration was over, I knew I had to do this film.

How different is this film from the earlier one?

Not totally different because the basic story is the same. But the chapter of the journey has changed, the people have changed and the characters are new.

Ajay Devgn is Abhineta No. 1!

Ajay Devgn previously, at a press meet, claimed that award functions are rigged and that they felicitate each and every Bollywood celebrity with one or more awards. He even claimed that nominations are increased if all the invited celebrities turn up at the award function. But, now Ajay has at least one award that he may be proud of. The actor has been rewarded with Abhineta No. 1 by the people of India through Bhaskar Bollywood Awards. Ajay received maximum number of votes from people to win the remarkable title.

Bhaskar Bollywood Awards may receive more recommendations from the industry as it empowers people to choose their favourite superstar on their own. Apparently, people decided the categories, nominations and even chose the winners. They even had the power to reject nominations and add their own favourites to the nomination list in different categories.

Vidya goes topless for calendar 2012

Vidya goes topless for the calendar shoot.

Katrina finds herself a new 'Bodyguard'!

The 'Bodyguard' of choice for the whole of Bollywood is Salman Khan. His sister Alvira even famously tweeted - 'Even a Superhero needs a Bodyguard' (poking fun at RA.One's debacle). But at a recent party thrown by Farhan Akhtar, the lovely Katrina, whilst making a quick exit, was mobbed by a crowd leaving her helpless and stranded. All of a sudden, someone from the party came out and took her to safety. Interestingly, it was none other than Farhan Akhtar himself as he was caught on channel Zoom's camera.

Looks like Salman has some serious competition in his 'Bodyguard-of-Choice' status in Bollywood.

Salman Khan Out, Saif Ali Khan In For 'Judwaa' Sequel

Fans of Salman Khan, who were hoping to see their favouriteBodyguard in a double role once again after the 1997 laugh riotJudwaa, shall definitely sigh in disappointment on reading this piece of news.

Sources claim that Saif Ali Khan, who will be seen playing a spy in the much awaited Agent Vinod has replaced Salman Khan in the sequel to Judwaa, which will go on floors in Janurary-February 2013.

Confirming the news, director Sajid Khan was quoted to have said, "I will start Judwaa 2 with Saif after wrapping up my next film starring Ajay Devgn. I have known Saif since a long time and we had thought of working together around a year back, but things couldn't be put together. Now, I am looking forward to teaming up with him."

Khan also added that he plans to rope in international technicians from Hollywood to play up the duplicity.

How Kareena Kapoor was duped

How Kareena was conned into doing few death-defying stunts in 'Agent Vinod'

 Among all things Bebo hates doing, action stunts tops the list. Little wonder that she was very apprehensive about doing action sequences for her upcoming film 'Agent Vinod'. But when you have a supportive boyfriend like Saif, nothing is impossible.

Kareena who was last seen doing stunts in the box-office dud ‘Tashan’ admits that Saif conned her into doing a few death defying stunts in ‘Agent Vinod’. Saif would encourage her by saying that she looks stunning while doing the stunts.

Recently, the actor had suffered a sprained neck when she fell from the safety harness while performing a difficult action scene. Despite her bruises, Kareena continued shooting after taking painkillers and injections.

Hrithik getting in shape for 'Krrish 2'

Hrithik Roshan is multitasking -- he is not only promoting his forthcoming release 'Agneepath', but also working on his fitness for his role in his father's production venture 'Krrish 2'.

'I just need to get into top shape because from Jan 29 we have 80 days of action one after another. So I better be in the best shape. So all of you pray for me, pray for my health,' said the actor, who turned 38 Tuesday.

'Krrish 2' is the sequel to 2006 superhero film 'Krrish', directed and written by Hrithik's father, Rakesh Roshan. The cast and crew of the film have already wrapped up the first schedule.

'I am very happy because the script is very, very good and papa is very happy for the first schedule because it has gone very well. It was difficult but we managed,' said Hrithik whose journey with supernatural thrillers began with 'Koi... Mil Gaya' in 2003.

Meanwhile, Hrithik's fans are eagerly awaiting 'Agneepath', which releases Jan 26. He plays Vijay Dinanath Chauhan, a role essayed by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan in the 1990 originalthat won him national award for his power-packed performance.

'Krrish 2' is expected to hit theatres by the end of 2012. It also features Priyanka Chopra, Vivek Oberoi, Kangana Ranaut and Riya Sen.

Agneepath: A preview

Agneepath is the remake of the 1990 Bollywood classic of the same title. The original was directed byMukul S. Anand and had Amitabh Bachchan in the iconic role of Vijay Deenanath Chauhan. The remake is directed by debutant Karan Malhotra, a former assistant of Karan Johar, and will haveHrithik Roshan essaying the role of Vijay. Priyanka Chopra is paired opposite Hrithik in the newAgneepath.

Sex addiction laid bare

Sex-sex addiction has more exposure today than ever, with household celebrities such as Russell Brand speaking openly about the condition; but what causes sex addiction and what does the problem entail? 

Dr Abigael San, a clinical psychologist at The Priory Hospital, says, “Sex addiction, like other addiction problems, is a way of escaping when things get difficult. It’s a coping strategy and it can be very preoccupying. Sex addicts might find themselves spending lots of time sourcing pornography, looking at it and trying to get hold of it.”

Most people think that a sex addiction must stem from a sex-related issue, but usually it comes from the nature of addiction itself and is more about the feeling of helplessness. Dr. San explains, “Sex addiction runs a lot deeper than just sex. Of course, factors like a high sex drive are going to be relevant but they’re rarely the cause of sex addiction.” Although it’s an easy stereotype to place, sex addiction is usually more common in men than women, but that could be for a number of reasons, ranging from the fact we might expect men to carry the addiction, to the possibility that it’s more acceptable for a man to have it. With the Internet being readily available, sex addiction has more accessibility, so anyone who might have a tendency to be a sex addict would be able to go down that path.

Dr. San believes that with the right course of action, people can beat sex addiction, “Sex addiction should be treated in the same way as any other addiction problem, which means looking at the reasons behind the addiction and building up other areas of the addict’s life, such as going to therapy meetings, where they’ll meet new people and have less opportunity for encouraging their addiction.”

The best way to deal with sex addiction, or even worries about sex addiction, is to have an assessment by a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist, and then take relevant addiction treatment from there. 

Best time to have sex-sex

Making love at 7:30 am is apparently one of the best ways, which can make your day healthy, a new study has revealed.

At 7:30 am, the body produces a surge in sex hormones and a rush of adrenalin to get a person going in the morning.

"You'll both be rested, with heightened senses. As you're still waking up, you tend to be more responsive," the Sun quoted sex therapist Suzie Hayman as saying.

Research in Italy revealed that it is also the time most couples are likely to orgasm and conceive.