Bollywood craves for Freida Pinto

Neither she is hot on the web like Katrina Kaif nor as beautiful as Ex Miss World Aishwarya Rai, then too, Slumdog Millionaire girl Freida Pinto is one such actress for whom Bollywood craves.
The gorgeous Pinto babe is on the wish-list of many producers and directors but she has gone to such unattainable heights in the blink of an eye that her priority now is undoubtedly Hollywood, not Bollywood.
According to sources, some of the Indian producers who got a chance to see the gal’s new L’Oreal commercials on a networking site were so keen to sign the desi-gone-videsi girl that they even sent “feelers” to her business agents, asking if she is interested in doing films in Bollywood.
Alas, they have to wait, as Freida’s date diary is full with international films, festivals and events.

Priyanka Chopra excited about Guinness Book

Eighty years ago legendary British actor Lupino Lane created a (yet unbroken) record for a male actor playing 24 roles in Only Me (1929). And now Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra is all excited about the possibility of her entering the record books for doing 12 roles in forthcoming What’s Your Raashee.

“I was aware about Sanjeev Kumar playing nine roles in ‘Naya Din Nayi Raat’ and Kamal Haasan being seen 10 times over in ‘Dashavatharam’. However, even I got to know about Lupino Lane’s achievement very recently. Hats off to him to have done that eight decades back and that too in a silent film,” said Priyanka.

In Ashutosh Gowariker’s What’s Your Raashee, she plays 12 different roles and the film has already been referred to the Guinness Book of World Records.

While there have been quite a few double role performances by leading ladies in the past, there aren’t many movies where a Bollywood actress has played even a triple role, let aside coming close to enacting a dozen-odd characters in a single outing.

“Yes, I have been told about this. I guess not just in India but even in world cinema no woman has ever played 12 different characters in the film. In fact, the producers of What’s Your Raashee have got in touch with the Guinness Book of World Records and we are awaiting their response,” said Priyanka.

If one goes down the memory lane, one can comfortably say that with What’s Your Raashee?, Priyanka may well boast of doing the biggest ever film written for a woman protagonist in the history of Indian cinema.

“Please don’t make it all sound so big and heavy. Let’s just look at it as an entertaining movie and leave it there. Words like ‘greatest’ and ‘biggest’ don’t hold much relevance if one doesn’t justify each of the characters. You may win when it comes to count but then you must also be able to put some weight in your performance,” she said.

So was she overjoyed when Gowariker approached her for the role?

“Not at all. In fact I was quite nervous about how I would manage to pull it off. A role may look fantastic on paper and you too may feel confident of pulling it off. Still, you have to be extra careful to make sure that audiences too like what you bring to the table,” said Priyanka, who has given three consecutive hits – Dostana, Fashion and Kaminey.

This was the reason why she stayed away from all the limelight while shooting for What’s Your Raashee? and her look for each of the characters too was kept under wraps.

“You end up picking on all the flattery around you but none of that helps in what comes across on screen”, she said. “What’s Your Raashee? has such a fantastic script written with each of the 12 roles boasting of such well-etched characterisation.

“I had to go all out in following Ashutosh’s vision. With the coming together of a great production house, an intelligent director, a fantastic co-star and some melodious music, it all seems to have summed up well. Now that the mathematics part has gone well, it is time to see how audiences react to our effort.”

What’s Your Raashee? is set to release Sep 25.

Shahid to write book on relationships

Now here's something extremely funny that happened. Well, we all know how Shahid Kapoor has been linked with each and every female co-star he has worked with till date starting from Amrita Rao to Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra and now Anushka Sharma who will be seen opposite the star in YRF's forthcoming venture directed by Parmeet Sethi.

Well I won't say all of them were 'rumours' but well...So, recently in a press con when Shahid boy was asked about one such relationship, he jokingly said, that now that he has mastered the art of romancing considering the fact that he has been 'reportedly' dating continuously for the last 3 years, he is going to write a book on relationships and reveal all.

And the next thing you know, his publicist gets a call from a leading publishing house. GAWD! So yours truly Juicy Mausi had to do some digging around. Apparently word had travelled through the media into the publishing circles where this particular publisher did not want to lose the oppurtunity and wanted to ink the deal for Shahid's first book.

I so wanted to see the publicist's face. Ha ha! And guess what my friend, the little birdie heard one of Shahid's friend saying... "Right now Shahid doesn't have time to eat or sleep, leave alone have affairs. Let him finish his films; have a few affairs, learn all there is to learn about relationships, then we will get him to pen down his memoirs."

Well, I wouldn't mind that either. But considering I already get to know most of it.

Kareena dumps Saif Ali Khan for Aamir

Kareena Kapoor has decided to celebrate her birthday with Aamir Khan on September 29 instead of beau Saif Ali Khan. No, their relationship isn't on the rocks but Kareena has decided to shoot for Raj Kumar Hirani's 3 Idiots along with Aamir on her 29th birthday. Kareena had originally planned to celebrate the day with Saif, her mother Babita and sister Karisma Kapoor.

Kareena and Aamir will be shooting a dance sequence for the movie which is running behind schedule. The movie went behind schedule after Aamir's wife Kiran suffered a miscarriage and Aamir wanted to spend time with her so that she could recuperate from the loss. This delay meant that the movie has to now be shot during Kareena's birthday.

Aamir hesitantly called up Kareena to check if she could accommodate a delay and reorganise her dates. The generous girl that Kareena is she instantly agreed to shoot on her birthday leaving aside all other plans. Who says actresses do not have hearts, Kareena has just proved the opposite. As for Saif he will have to find something else to keep himself busy on that day.

Shahrukh Khan untraceable

Making a living as King Khan’s look-alike hasn’t been easy for Raju Rahikwar. He has made a documentary on it called, Living in King Khan’s Shadow. The 24 minute documentary is almost done except for a quote from Shahrukh Khan. Raju has tried hard to contact Shahrukh, but his efforts have been in vain.

Raju wants the world to know how he has come up in life. He just wants two minutes from Shahrukh, for that will complete his documentary. He reminisces on meeting the star many times and one time when he spoke to him at Holy Family Hospital in Bandra. He remembers Shahrukh being very humble. He had given Raju his office number and asked him to drop by. But Raju couldn’t.

He is sure that Shahrukh will meet him when he knows it is Raju trying to contact him.

Rakhi Sawant's nautanki continues

Can you guess of whom we are talking about? Well its non other than controversial queen Rakhi Sawant. The actress is essaying a good role in the up coming flick Dil Bole Hadippa. “I portray the character of Shanno who is a big nautanki. She is bindaas and a different but strong girl. I had a great time shooting with Rani and Shahid in the film. There is also a dance sequence where Rani flirts with me in a song,” says Rakhi.

There is Sherlin too in the movie so was there any competitive environment for you? “My competition is with the biggies of the industry like Ash, Kareena and Rani Mukherjee not with small time actress,” she stated in an interview with an entertainment channel. You have done an item song too in the film. “Yes it was with Rani as I said earlier and we had a gala time while shooting it,” she concludes. With her upcoming film Dil Bole Hadippa soon to release, Ms Sawant is flying high

Katrina Kaif didn't replace me: Aishwarya Rai

World's most beautiful woman Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who had endorsed many brands in the past now seem to be replaced by young and beautiful Katrina Kaif.

The jewellery brand Nakshatra has replaced Aishwarya with Katrina now. Katrina is the reigning princess of the Nakshatra's diamonds. She is the new diamond queen instead of Ash.

As per the rumours when Ash was quizzed about been replaced by Katrina she simply stated that she didn't renew her contract with the jewellery brand. It was her choice not to do so.

She claims that no one ever dropped her instead she chose not to renew certain contracts like the Cola brand since her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan and hubby Abhishek Bachchan were endorsing the rival cola brand. She didn't want any confusion in the consumers mind.

Well Ash we are sure you weren't replaced since you insist!

Salman says Shahrukh is insecure

Salman Khan Seems to be in no mood to bury the hatchet with Shahrukh Khan. A few weeks back he had taken a take a dig at SRK by calling his airport detention as 'no big deal'. Now the actor has termed Shahrukh as the most insecure actor in the industry. In a recent interaction with the media Salman said the if Shahrukh could get rid of his insecurity he would become a nice guy.

The Wanted added that they were good friends as both of them started their career at the same time. But with increase in fame and money Shahrukh's insecurities increased and he could not bear others achieving success around him. Well seems like a new can of worms between the two has just be opened. It will be interesting to see how King Khan reacts to that.

Aishwarya on equal footing with Katrina

In an industry where the age and marital status of an actress can matter more than her looks and talent, Aishwarya Rai has been an exception. She has trod the road on her own terms, making little or no compromise and emerging as the most prominent international face of Bollywood.

But of late, there have been rumours that she’s getting sidelined by Katrina Kaif, whose meteoric rise to the top league of Bollywood has knocked many a pretty babe off their pedestal. For instance, it’s believed that Ash lost an endorsement with a leading jewellery brand because of Katrina, who’s the brand’s new ambassador.

“I would like to say this loud and clear; I chose not to renew my contract with the jewellery brand,” Ash revealed to a journo at the launch of the Conquest Ceramic series of Longines watches in Hyderabad a few days back.

Clarifying further, Ash revealed that she had a contract with another brand and the said jewelers were under that brand. But once the jewelers and the brand parted ways she decided not to continue with her endorsement.

To drive her point home, Ash stressed that she’s never been dropped by any brand she’s endorsed so far. It’s she who has chosen to dissociate herself from certain brands for one reason or another.

So even as we see Katrina emerging as the new endorsement queen from Bollywood, let’s not forget Ash is not behind. Her endorsement of an international cosmetic brand has been taking her to Cannes Film Festival annually since last many years.

Katrina still has to clinch something of that proportion.

Kareena is very special to Abhishek

A lot has been said and written between the soured relationship between the Kapoors and the Bachchans. The two families haven't been in the best of terms after the Bachchan's broke Abhishek's engagement Karisma in 2003. Karisma later got married to she married to industrialist Sanjay Kapur while Abhishek tied the knot with Aishwarya. But the two families never got on well together since that incident

But now Abhishek Bachchan [^] has come out in open and praised Kareena Kapoor along with whom he had made his debut in JP Dutta's Refugee. In a recent interview Abhishek said that Kareena will also be a special actress for him since they made their start in Bollywood together. He also said that she was a sweet girl and one of the finest actress in the present circuit.

On being quizzed about working with Kareena, Abhishek excitedly replied that he would love to work with her again although there was a rumour that the two were against the idea of starring opposite each other. There is buzz around the industry that Abhishek and Kareena might star together Randhir Kapoor's upcoming movie.

Irrfan surprises Dia with a lip kiss!

Irrfan Khan is not one of those heroes who romances with so many heroines in his films. Majority of his films had him in powerful character roles, which earned him a lot accolades. But perhaps the actor longs for the sugar daddy romance of our films and its gestures like hugging, kissing etc on screen even if he's not required to. Yes you heard right! And so keen was he to taste it that in spite of directions to kiss Dia Mirza on the cheek he coolly kissed her on the lips much to the horror of the actress! Ugh!

A source said that they were shooting a vital sequence in South Africa for Acid Factory. It was a scene where Dia introduces Irrfan to Fardeen Khan and Irrfan was supposed to give a peck on her cheeks to tell Fardeen that he's not supposed to encroach in his territory as he doubts both of having an affair. However, surprising everyone, Irrfan kissed Dia on the lips. Dia was visibly upset with the actor's act, as it was not part of the script. She didn't make a fuss about it on the sets but later called up Sanjay Gupta and made her displeasure apparent. That's it? Sigh!

Though she made her annoyance apparent to Sanjay Gupta, she was in no mood to be pro-Irrfan when asked about the incident. She said that she indeed was surprised but didn't pay much heed to it knowing Irrfan's geniuses. (Irrfan is a genius in kissing...hey that's a news!) She maintained that it was hardly a kiss, which everyone's making out of it (oh really?) She asserted that she didn't feel violated or bad about it (So you enjoyed it right?). She doesn't see it as Irrfan's intentions to cross the line. He just did it to establish the chemistry between them in the scene. So why did you call up daddy Gupta for condolences?

When asked, Sanjay accepted that Dia did call him up to tell him about the incident. He too echoed Dia's views (as if reading from some dialogue sheet circulated between Dia and him). He said that perhaps (?) Irrfan wanted to make the scene to be more believable and if people see the rushes of the scene, they would know Khan succeeded in it. And since Dia is cool about it he didn't feel like interfering. Hmmm...point taken, Gupta?

Irrfan we don't see any need for you to come clean on the issue as your wronged co-star and director have given you a clean chit. However, we must say, that was a great way to kiss an actress...all in the name of being believable! Cht Cht!

Salman Khan bats for IPL team ownership

Actor Salman Khan has evinced interest in owning an Indian Premier League (IPL) team. The actor met Lalit Modi, chairman and commissioner

of IPL in Mumbai on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of buying one of the two new teams to be added to the tournament in the fourth season that will start in 2011.

“Salman Khan has been interested in owning an IPL team for a while now. We met to discuss the details,” Mr Modi confirmed to mediapersons on the sidelines of the IPL franchise owners’ workshop.

The Mukesh Ambani-owned Mumbai Indians has so far been the most expensive acquisition at $112 million. Earlier this year, Raj Kundra, an NRI entrepreneur and his partner Shilpa Shetty, acquired a 11.7% stake in the Jaipur franchise of the IPL, Rajasthan Royals, for $16.39 million valuing the franchise at $140 million. The IPL, so far, has not yet decided which cities will be added, though names like Ahmedabad, Nagpur and Vishakhaptanam are doing the rounds. The city that gets the highest bidder will be the new IPL team.

Apart from Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan and Sanjay Dutt are also reportedly interested in owning IPL teams. The request for proposal and tender for the two new teams will be floated by December and the auction will take place in January 2010. This is done to give the new owners enough time to set up a team and participate in the auction for IPL 4 for the new players.

SAIF TO SELDOM WORK WITH KAREENA

Saif Ali Khan isn't as simple as he looks like. This is evident from the very fact that Chhote Nawab opted to play opposite a young and pretty Deepika Padukone in his home production 'Love Aaj Kal', and not with her ladylove Kareena Kapoor. Besides, it is learnt that he often pushes filmmakers into casting his ladylove Kareena in their movies. It's for nothing that the actor faced flak from co-star Deepika for promoting his girlfriend Bebo during the promotion of 'Love Aaj Kal' though Bebo claims otherwise. Anyway, Saif has now decided to set the record straight.

He only wants to work with his lady 'once in a while'! He explains, "I mean there is so much Saif-Kareena going on even off-screen that no good director will be least interested in casting us." Note it carefully. In the same breath, he justifies casting of Kareena in his next production venture 'Agent Vinod' by stating that this decision rested solely on credentials and his heart had nothing to do with it. Saif has also refuted the report that he would act in 'Race 2' with Kareena Kapoor.

Mallika has kind words for Ash

It is very rare that in tinsel town actress have admiration for each other but Bollywood bombshell Mallika Sherawat [^] has showered praises on Aishwarya Bachchan on Twitter. A fan had tweeted her that she was creating waves and had taken over Aishwarya. Having kind words for the Bachchan Bahu the sizzling hot Mallika said that former Miss World makes waves on her own and was one of a kind actress in the industry.

Mallika surely is having the Time [^] of her life after she was bestowed with an Honorary Citizenship by the City of Los Angeles. Perhaps to share her excitement with other Bollywood star she doesn't mind showering praises on them. Such praise coming from one of the hottest actresses in Bollywood will surely make Aishwarya [^] feel proud. After all many young actresses feel Aishwarya is 'Aunty Ji'. Sonam we hope you are listening!

Saif hunts for his childhood sweetheart

If you thought Saif Ali Khan was all a Kareena Kapoor's man, think again. The Chhote Nawab is hunting for his ex-girlfriend. Well he isn't surely searching for the whereabouts his Italian ex-girlfriend Rozza Catalano but for his childhood sweetheart whom he hasn't seen in decades but whose memories he still cherishes.

In his latest blog Saif mentions that he is searching for “the girl I grew up with.” Although he doesn't name the girl claims to have spent his childhood with her but later lost touch. In what could make the script for his next home production Saif remembers bidding her goodbye when he was seven years old never to see her again in his life.


All that our Chhote Nawab has is a Bollywood style torn photograph of the girl wearing the butterfly charm he gave her. Although it has been more than three decades Saif refuses to give up his quest to find her. He says he will meet her as his heart wants it. Well all we can says is Kareena beware Saif was never a one woman's man.

I appear for all of eight minutes in ‘Blue’: Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif is seething with rage as the producers of ‘Blue’ are promoting her as a part of the main cast in spite of the fact that she just made a guest appearance in the film. The swishy beauty, who had agreed to make a brief appearance in the film as a goodwill gesture for pals Akshay and director Tony D`Souza, is now repenting her decision.

Breathing fire on the filmmakers for trying to dupe the audiences by highlighting her act in teasers, the actress has clarified that her ‘Blue’ act is a blink performance.

Breathing fire on the filmmakers for trying to dupe the audiences by highlighting her act in teasers, the actress has clarified that her ‘Blue’ act is a blink performance.

Ever since the film’s snapshot hit screens, fans have been going gaga over Katrina’s hot chick look. So much so is the lass highlighted in the teasers that many have now come to believe that Kat has a substantial role in the film.

Stressed over the matter, Katrina told a news daily, "I am only in the film because Akshay Kumar, who has a super role in the underwater caper, asked me to. It’s a very small role. I appear for all of eight minutes in Blue. That`s it. And it would be like the producers shooting themselves in their foot if they made me seem like a part of the cast."

Talking about the original deal that she had struck out with the filmmakers, the sizzler said, "They promised to keep me out of the hoardings and all publicity and also to bill me as a guest appearance in the credits because that`s what it is. I don`t even go underwater with the rest of the cast."

Well, it’s time that the producers call Katrina’s performance a blink act or they are bound to leave audiences sore.

Muslims irked by Salman's comments

Bollywood stars may have been sympathetic towards Shahrukh Khan after his detention at the Newark International Airport but Salman dismissed the event as 'no big deal.' This was nothing unexpected as the two Khans have been in a state of war since Katrina Kaif's birthday bash more than a year ago. Salman's comments have however not gone down too well with the Muslim community who are up in arms against the actor.

A few Muslim groups felt Salman's comments to be very derogatory. They even protested outside his house in Mumbai demanding an apology from the actor. They argued that in such times when majority of Muslims were being treated as terrorists in US, Salman should have stood firmly behind Shahrukh forgetting his personal grudges. They added that it was a matter concerning the entire community and both the stars should not cling to their prejudices against each other.

Ironical it may sound but the same people who are standing behind King Khan were up in arms against the actor two months back. They had protested against Shahrukh and even issued a fatwa for his alleged comments in the Time N Style magazine. Shahrukh was accused of using unparliamentary language against the Prophet.

Shahid accepts Saif Ali Khan's apology

Shahid Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan seem to be burying all the hatchet and moving closer toe ending their unofficial Cold War. A few days back Saif had apologies to Shahid over his claims that he was the first choice for the movie Kaminey and director Vishal Bhardwaj had cast Shahid because he had turned down the film.

In an interview to a television channel Shahid had said that he appreciated Saif's apology. Trying to sound politically correct the Kaminey star added that he had always believed that Saif was a very talented actor who had delivered a brilliant with his performance in Vishal's earlier movie Omkara.

Mallika will become an honorary citizen of Los Angeles on I-Day eve

The Los Angeles City Council has decided to make Mallika Sherawat an honorary citizen. This will be the first time the city of Los Angeles will officially confer an honour on any B-Town celebrity.

Recognised
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and other members of the LA City Council will do the needful on the eve of India's Independence Day. On the occasion, the city will recognise Ms Sherawat as an honorary citizen and present a resolution for her extraordinary career and charitable efforts.



Celeb-studded event
Says a source close to Mallika, "It will be a celebrity -studded event where many special guests are expected to attend. Some of these will include her Hollywood friends like world-famous composer Yanni, film director Jay Chandrashekar, CAA super agent Emanuel Nunez, film director Jesse Dylan (son of musician Bob Dylan), Hisss director Jennifer Lynch and producer Govind Menon among others. Mallika has personally invited all of them to the event."

The event will be open to the public and Mallika will also sign autographs for fans before and after the event.
The source adds, "Mallika has been residing in Los Angeles at a penthouse apartment in one of the most expensive areas of the city.

Firsts and favourites
In a string of firsts, Mallika is also the first star from Asia to be invited to the Twitter headquarters and the first B-Town star to have a Hollywood milkshake named after her. She a favourite on the Los Angeles social scene, charitable circuit and even at rock- star parties. This fall, she will star in her first all-American project, playing a character inspired in part by Kamala Harris (the Attorney General of San Francisco)."

After the event, Mallika and her guests will come together again for brunch.

Making it official
Excerpts of the letter from the City of Los Angeles:
"Ms Sherawat,
...I invite you, along with family and friends, to join the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor in a council presentation recognising your extraordinary contributions to our great city on August 14, 2009 at 10 am in Council Chambers. In addition to recognising you in council, we would also like to present to you a resolution honoring your career and contributions."

At $25, Sherlyn Chopra's website allows to watch her uncensored videos

Sexy siren Sherlyn Chopra is offering people the chance to be part of a one-of-its kind Platinum Club on her website (www.sherlynchopra.com).

What you get

A Platinum Club member gets access to her uncensored videos, and a chance to spend a day with her at a photo shoot or on the set of her upcoming movie. 150 members have already registered for this offer to get up close and personal with Sherlyn.

Pay the price

Chopra says, "Members have to pay an annual fee of 25 dollars and in return, they get a whole lot of offers like merchandise from my online store, gift hampers, and other goodies (see box)."

As of now, her site has over 2500 members in her fan club. Sherlyn says the idea to open a Platinum club came after fan requests to get a chance to spend time with her. "being a member allows my fans to not only get free merchandise but also a chance to meet, and spend time with me."

Limited access
Platinum membership allows member to.. # View Sherlyn's latest uncensored photoshoot videos. # Chat online with her twice a month. # Download her official Bikini 2009 Desktop Wallpaper Calendar for free. # Watch Sherlyn's hot and sexy pictures from her latest photoshoot. # The lucky winners get to meet Sherlyn over a cup of hot chocolate or an exotic meal at a five star hotel. # Lucky winners get served French champagne while they watch Sherlyn in flesh and blood as she gets outrageous during her next photoshoot in the exotic deserts of Rajasthan! # Platinum Club members could avail 30% discount on Sherlyn's exclusive merchandise in SC STORE. # The first 100 Platinum Club members get a special birthday greeting from Sherlyn. # 25 lucky winners get invited to the audio release party of Sherlyn's next music album. # A free makeover for lucky winners. Sherlyn along with her personal team will give a brand new look to the lucky winners.