Bipasha to perform at New Year eve bash

Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) Actress Bipasha Basu and singer Sudesh Bhosle will add glitz to the New Year eve celebrations at the Sahara Star Hotel here, says an official.

'Bipasha Basu will perform in our hotel on New Year eve,' Vivek Kumar, CEO of hotel, told IANS.
He, however, refused to reveal how much Bipasha was charging for her performance.
'She is priceless. We do not attach any price to art, but yes, there are certain commitments that will be fulfilled,' said Kumar, and added that Sudesh Bhonsle would also perform.

Asked about other performers, he said: 'We are in very advanced talks with some other celebrities and I think it will be confirmed very soon who else are going to be there.'

Kumar informed that they have designed various packages and priced them differently for those who want to enjoy the New Year eve extravaganza.

'There are different packages. The food and beverage package will cost Rs.11,500 per head. There are other packages for those who book a room in the hotel for that night.'

Bipasha's manager confirmed the news to IANS, saying: 'Yes, it's true (that she is performing).'

Jai Ho! A. R. Rahman to perform for flood victms

Hyderabad is getting set to witness India's pride, A R Rahman Live in Concert for the first time in the city since his spectacular win at the Academy Awards.

The net proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for providing assistance to flood victims.

Jai Ho is a one of a kind concert, which will feature several artistes apart from the "Mozart of Madras" performing to a capacity crowd of 50,000.

Addressing the press conference, AR Rahman said, "Hyderabad is very special for me and I am quite excited to be performing here. I and my team are honored that the Jai Ho Concert will be the first, inaugural event to be held in the newly created GMR Arena. We hope that this will mark a new beginning of many more such events that will entertain the people of Hyderabad."

Adding a unique flavor will be an ensemble of talented playback singers and renowned musicians performing along with A R Rahman including Sivamani, Chitra, Blaaze, Benny Dayal, Sadhana Sargam, Rashid Ali, Shweta Pandit and Neeti Mohan among others.

Mr. Sripathy also announced that Rahman will present a special dedication at the Concert, in memory of the late Dr. Y. S. Rajsekhara Reddy.