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Deepika Padukone unveils Kingfisher Swimsuit 2010 Calendar
Dec 22nd
Deepika Padukone has created stirs when she was a part of the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar in 2006. Now, this Sunday, the actress unveiled the 2010 edition of Kingfisher’s swimsuit special calendar and she is very proud of it. She says, “In the beginning of my career, I was a part of the calendar and it’s becoming better every year. Girls in this calendar have done a fantastic job. It’s of international standards and it’s one of the best calendars in the world.”
“I am very proud of 2010 edition of the Kingfisher swimsuit special,” said Vijay Mallya, UB group chairman, adding that the calendar has given an opportunity to many young models from India and the world, and he hoped to continue the trend.
This year, noted photographer Atul Kasbekar has taken the photographs for the calendar which will feature five stunning models and has been shot in the exotic locales of Soneva Fushi and Soneva Gili at Six Senses resort in Maldives. The calendar will be launched in January 2010 in Mumbai.
Popularity: 3% [?]
Salman & Ash – When their paths crossed
Dec 22nd
The sad ending of Salman Khan and Aishwarya’s love affair has not yet been forgotten by people even after so many years. The ex-lovers too have sore wounds to heal, it seems, as the two could not hide their uneasiness when they bumped into one another while they were shooting at Mehboob Studios, Bandra for their respective films. Ash was there shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Guzaarish’, where as Salman Khan was at Mehboob shooting a promo for his movie ‘Veer’.
As per the reports, as Salman got off from his car and marched ahead talking on his mobile, at the same time Ash stepped out of a studio and walked towards her van. As their paths crossed, and the two actors noticed each other, they did stop for a moment, looked into each other’s eyes and then immediately turned the other way.
While, Aishwarya went into her van, Salman’s uneasiness was quite obvious. Post the incident, Salman wasn’t too keen to shoot, but did so anyway, and didn’t speak too much.
Popularity: 3% [?]
Red and Black press meet of ‘My Name is Khan’
Dec 21st
The press meet of SRK-Kajol starrer ‘My Name is Khan’ took place at JW Mariott in Mumbai and as the leading protagonists of the movie unveiled its first look, The fans were impressed by the efforts each took in maintaining the color code- Red and Black.
Kajol exuded elegance in a simple black striped Manish Malhotra saree with a red border. SRK looked handsome as ever in his crisp black suit. Director Karan Johar also sported the red and black theme in his black suit with a red collar. Imressed folks?
Popularity: 2% [?]
Bollywood stars get together to support Mizwan welfare society
Dec 21st
This Tuesday, Bollywood fraternity came together to support the cause of girl child education by walking the ramp in the fashion show named ‘Mizwan – Sonnets in fabric’. The show was organized by Shabana Azmi, was conceptualized by Namrita Goyal and styled by renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra and Anita Dongre. The funds raised from the event will be given to the Mizwan welfare society, founded by eminent poet Kaifi Azmi, father of Shabana Azmi, for the empowerment of girl child.
The stars showcased the designs of the young students of five renowned fashion institutes of Mumbai. The likes of stars like Urmila Matondkar, Tushar Kapoor, Prachi Desai, Amrita Rao, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Raima Sen, Soha Ali Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Celina Jaitley, Abhishek Bachchan, Konkona Sen, Malaika Arora Khan, Diya Mirza, Abhay Deol and R. Madhavan set the ramp afire.
Also present there was the Bachchan Bahu Aishwarya Rai, who said, “Very honestly we are here for Shabana Azmi. I think the fact that she is doing something so noble and fulfilling her father’s dream is definitely is very moving. We are here to support her to support her fathers’ dreams of all the accomplishments of Mizwan welfare society,” she said.
“What to me is very-very interesting is that you get generation next to get the opportunity of lifetime. They could never dream that while they are students all these leading stars would showcase their clothes and you connect it to a small little girl child that is still waiting to be empowered in Mizwan the village in which my father was born. His focus was the education of girl child,” said Shabana Azmi.
Popularity: 2% [?]
Priyanka Chopra spotted at Ayushi Mahajan’s Art Show
Dec 20th
Ayusi Mahajan’s art exhibition organized at five-star Leela Hotel in Mumbai night among a number of celebrities was attended by Bollywood star and former Miss World
Priyanka Chopra. The artistic work of Ayushi Mahajan had prominent impact of nature displaying beautiful, calm, cool and tranquil realistic nature.
She in her paintings, themed precious scenes of nature involving [...]
Popularity: 35% [?]
Salman proposes Asin under the Eiffel Towers
Dec 20th
The most crucial scene of the much awaited film ‘London Dreams’ was shot recently by Salman Khan and Asin. The scene which demands that Salman propose Asin on his kness was shot underneath the beautiful Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Apparently it was Salman Khan’s idea that the scene be shot at this romantic place. It came [...]
Popularity: 35% [?]
Aamir Khan walks the ramp for Van Huesen ‘Ghajini’ collection
Dec 20th
Aamir Khan has been dressed by designers Van Heusen in the film Ghajini. Now, as part of promoting the film the apparel major has launched the Ghajini collection in the market with a fashion show and Aamir Khan himself walking the ramp. The ‘Ghajini collection’ of clothing line has been influenced by the film and [...]
Popularity: 35% [?]
Katrina Kaif may play role of Scarlett in Prabhakar Shukla’s Movie
May 4th
Renowned Bollywood director Prahakar Shukla is all set to make a movie on a tragic incident of rape and murder of 15 years old British tourist Scarlett Keeling who was found dead on a beach in Goa in February.
Prabhakar Shukla told The Times that he would start shooting of the movie Rave Party from July in Goa and is in contact with Katrina Kaif for the proposed role of playing act of Scarlett. He further said he wished to reveal less known facts about the Portugese colony that is know as “hippy paradise” and have become shelter for drug peddlers and addicts. According to Shukla, ‘The whole film is about drug abuse and the exploitation of tourist” and he further said just not in India but in entire world real life cinema is attracting tourists. He has yet to meet Scarlett’s mother MacKeown and hopefully meet him on planned trip to Britain next month.
According to the comments reported to ‘The Times’ Mrs MacKeown said she is in doubt about the movie that might depict Scarlett in bad shade rather than her killers and police that was lenient in dealing with culprits. “I’d like to know how they’re going to portray it, or I won’t approve it,” she told The Times. “I’m not sure about calling it Rave Party. Scarlett was not at a party. She was raped and murdered on the beach.”
However, Scarlett’s case is recognized as one of the most brutal of a series of recent sexual assaults on foreign women tourist and most of them being female have raised concern about the safety of female tourists in Indian during last six month.
Popularity: 34% [?]
Raymond Suits Commercial to be Shot in Australia
Apr 1st
RAYMOND SUITS
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Project Details | |
| Broad project type: | Commercial (TV) |
| Detailed project type: | TV commercial |
| Product: | RAYMOND SUITS |
| Brief details: | We are looking for soccer playing kids. Need to have an ability to play soccer convincingly. |
Casting Details | |
| Audition dates: | WEDNESDAY 2nd APRIL 2008 |
| Audition location: | Hidepark |
Performance Details | |
| Shooting dates: | 2nd or 9th April 2008 |
| Shooting location: | TBA |
| Shooting notes (global): | Date not lock in yet |
Usage, release & fees | |
| Market usage: | 12 Month, FTA, Pay TV, Internet 1 x 35 sec with cutdown for TV 1 x 60 sec for cinema. India Only |
Scripts/reference pictures that have been uploaded:
| No scripts/reference pictures have been uploaded for this project. |
Roles Being Cast:
| Role title: | LEAD BOY |
| Role type: | Hero role |
| Type of artist: | Actor |
| Gender required: | Male |
| Age range: | 7-12 |
| Release/market usage: | 12 Month, FTA, Pay TV, Internet 1 x 35 sec with cutdown for TV 1 x 60 sec for cinema. India Only |
| Rates/fees: | $1,250 – TVC Component $625 – Cinema Component 1 x 8 hr |
| Breakdown: | This boy needs to be Indian. Needs to be a good soccer player. Needs to be cute and hugable. Must be able to pull off facial expressions. Can go up to 12 but must be a small 12 year old. |
| Notes: |
| Role title: | SOCCER PLAYERS x 10 |
| Role type: | Featured extra |
| Type of artist: | Actor |
| Gender required: | Male |
| Age range: | 7-12 |
| Release/market usage: | 12 Month, FTA, Pay TV, Internet 1 x 35 sec with cutdown for TV 1 x 60 sec for cinema. India Only |
| Rates/fees: | $450 – 1 x 8 hr |
| Breakdown: | These little boys need to be able to play soccer at a average to good level. We would love at least 4 to be Indian. Other 6 can be a mix between Asian, Italian, Greek. No caucasians though. Again small 12 year olds only |
| Notes: |
| Role title: | LEAD BOY SYDNEY |
| Role type: | Hero role |
| Type of artist: | Actor |
| Gender required: | Male |
| Age range: | 7-11 |
| Release/market usage: | 12 Month, FTA, Pay TV, Internet 1 x 35 sec with cutdown for TV 1 x 60 sec for cinema. India Only |
| Rates/fees: | $2,500 – 1 x 10 hr Travel @ $250/day Chaperone fee @ $350 for project. Plus Per Diems |
| Breakdown: | This boy needs to be Indian. Needs to be a good soccer player. Needs to be cute and hugable. Must be able to pull facial expressions. If 10 and 11 smaller stature boys. |
| Notes: |
| Role title: | LEAD BOY MELBOURNE |
| Role type: | Featured extra |
| Type of artist: | Actor |
| Gender required: | Male |
| Age range: | 7-9 |
| Release/market usage: | 12 Month, FTA, Pay TV, Internet 1 x 35 sec with cutdown for TV 1 x 60 sec for cinema. India Only |
| Rates/fees: | $2,500 – 1 x 10 hr Travel @ $250/day Chaperone fee @ $350 for project. Plus Per Diems |
| Breakdown: | This boy needs to be Indian. Needs to be a good soccer player. Needs to be cute and hugable. Must be able to pull facial expressions. |
Popularity: 11% [?]
Holi Bash in Bollywood!
Mar 27th
Holi was celebrated with full fervor and enjoyment at financial and entertainment capital of the country. People were seen across the Bollywood applying ‘gulal’ and other synthetic colors on each other amidst the festivities of Holi. Some were seen playing holi in eco friendly manner applying herbal colors. In many localities the festival of holi was turned into the water canon arranged “rain dance” party.Stars were also not far behind in celebrating the festival as many programs were organized across the North West suburbs at homes of film stars. One such party was organized by lyricist Javed Akhtar and his activist-actress wife Shabana Azmi at their home in Juhu. The famous holi celebrations at Bachchans’ residence were cancelled due to the death of Amitabh’s mother Teji this year.
Popularity: 10% [?]
Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone – Love birds in Bangkok
Mar 27th
Bangkok suddenly seems to be have become the second home for Bollywood these days. Saying so, coz recall all the Bollywood stars and half of them are in Bangkok either for work or fun (read pleasure). Neera Vora’s ‘Shortcut’ has let 4 A-stars (Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna, Arshad Warsi and Amrita Rao) have work and play in this fun city. Also stationed in Bangkok is another A-star, Akshay Kumar, who is shooting for Nikhil Advani’s ‘Chandni Chowk To China’ with pretty and nubile co-star Deepika Padukone.Talking about Deepika, Ranbir Kapoor could just not be left out. So, instead of leaving his prized possession in the hands of ill famous Bollywood playboy, Akshay Kumar, (Don’t’ mind Twinkle!), the Kapoor prince decided to fly off to Bangkok to guard his lady love. Ranbir got an assignment to do a photoshoot for Filmfare magazine in Bangkok and, knowing that Deepika was already there, the actor lapped it up excitedly.
On Friday, he left for Bangkok for the photoshoot. Now, the love birds are surely painting the city of Bangkok red.
Popularity: 11% [?]
Shahrukh Khan with a turban
Mar 7th
Sports and SRK are merging more and more with each other. Recently, the Baadshah of Bollywood was present to inaugurate the ‘Abhijit Kadam Memorial Football tournament’ in Pune. In keeping with the true tradition of Pune, King Khan was spotted wearing a pink turban and to everyone’s surprise, Shah Rukh seemed completely in his element with ‘pagdi’ et al and needless to say, entertained one and all with his antics.What’s more, later he was even seen kicking ball, enjoying football as he always had. This is a hero who can add glamour to any sports, be it cricket, hockey or football!
Popularity: 10% [?]
Rakhi Sawant & Abhishek – Lover’s tiff?
Feb 13th
The couple has been much in news lately for their appearance and chemistry on the reality shows. But now Rakhi Sawant and Abhishek Awasthi may not spend Valentine’s Day together. Reason? They had a heated argument on Monday night following which Rakhi threw her live-in boyfriend out of her house.It so happened that Abhishek had brought DJ Shezwood to Rakhi’s house to discuss a project. Rakhi was talking about her career and the direction when Abhishek interfered to express his opinion. Rakhi didn’t take kindly to his comments and snapped at him. What followed was exchange of harsh words with Rakhi finally asking Abhishek to leave. Abhishek stormed out and went with Shezwood to his house.
Rakhi refuses to comment claiming to be sick, “I am not feeling well and don’t want to say anything.”
However Abhishek was forthcoming, “Yes, we did have a fight. But I am desperately trying to get through to Rakhi. However, she’s not reachable. It was a minor argument that escalated into something big. I also lost my temper and ended up saying things; which, in retrospect, seem harsh. I want to talk to her and make her understand my point of view. I hope that she forgets and forgives whatever happened.”
Well, we hope and wish the same for the lovers!
Popularity: 10% [?]
Sanjay Dutta marries Manyata
Feb 13th
After all the guessing, denying and shying, it is wedding bells at last for the Sanjay- Manyata pair. The couple was married at a ceremony that took place at Taj Exotica on February 7, 2008. The Hindu rituals took place at Verosva in Andheri. The marriage was attended by Sanjay Dutt`s close friends- Suniel Shetty, Nitin Manmohan, Bunty Walia.Sanjay Dutt’s sister Priya Dutt expressed her surprise at the wedding and said that the she had no information about the supposed wedding and was not called for it. She told Zee News, “You can tell me about the venue and I will go there. I am happy for Sanjay. I have not been informed and asked about it. Maybe he doesn’t give it that kind of importance to mention it any further as he is seeing Manyata since a long time. Sanjay is 50 yrs old and too old to ask us for suggestions. I will just wish him all the very best.”
The couple came out for a photo-op and thanked the media, his friends and fans for the constant support. When asked what his immediate plans were, he said that he had his shooting committments, henceforth would be staying in Mumbai as of now. Dutt reportedly gifted Manyata a diamond ring worth Rs 40 lakh as a wedding gift.
Popularity: 14% [?]
14th Star Screen Awards
Jan 14th
The Nokia 14th star Screen Awards were announced on Thursday at Mumbai amidst much glamour and glittering. ‘Chak De India’ was awarded the best film. SRK won the best actor award for ‘Chak De’ and Kareena Kapoor bagged the best actress award for ‘Jab We Met’. Her award though was collected by sis Karisma as she could not attend the function. AR Rahman won the Best Music Director Award for Mani Ratnam’s Guru.‘Taare Zameen Par’ proved to be a dream debut for Aamir Khan as the film bagged six main awards including the Best Director (Aamir Khan) which he shared with Shimit Amin for ‘Chak De’ ,Best Child Actor (Darsheel), Best Story (Amol Gupte), Best Lyricist (Prasoon Joshi), Best Supporting Actor (Aamir Khan) and Best Dialogue.
The best female playback singer award went to Shreya Ghosal for “Guru” while Soham won the Best Male Playback Singer Award for the film Life in a Metro.
Popularity: 12% [?]
Deepika Padukone celebrates her 22nd birthday with Yuvraj in Sydney
Jan 10th
Yuvraj Singh has definitely scored a century off the ground. He has managed to get in the most happening girl of Bollywood, Deepika Padukone, as his girlfriend. Yes, it is no more a news now. Deepika and Yuvi are very much in relationship.Deepika flew down to Sydney on Wednesday on Yuvi’s special invite to watch the ongoing India-Australia test series. The couple was also spotted at a popular Sydney restaurant having a gala time together. Deepika has gone there to shoot for a Yashraj film the schedule of which starts from January 7. Meanwhile, Deepika celebrated her 22nd birthday with Yuvraj on Jan 5.
Hope our readers remember that Deepika had played host to Yuvi’s birthday party in December, which in itself, is an indication of their growing intimacy. Now, it is Deepika’s turn to get the greetings!
Popularity: 12% [?]
Gauri Khan – ‘Vogue’ cover-girl
Dec 21st
Who’s that girl? Dressed in a striking red pleated silk mini by Jenny Packham, this is media’s pet’s SRK’s media shy wife Gauri Khan, 37-year-old, mother of two, as the latest cover girl for January 2008 issue of ‘Vogue’ magazine. The issue will hit the stalls today and it also has King Khan posing with her lady in a few pics. The pics were shot against the eight-floor extension of the Khans’ dream home, Mannat. Gauri also shared some sincere moments with the magazine.On her clothes she said, “I hate tight, revealing clothes and goes on to add that her son Aryan is her biggest fashion critic. What I wear really depends on my mood and I always keep in mind that I am the wife of a very successful man.”
About Shahrukh, she said, “He is the best husband and father I could ever ask for. I always say that I am so fortunate to be with Shahrukh Khan, the man. I don’t come from a space where I gush and praise – the world is doing enough of that. I like to keep my love for him private and inside the doors of Mannat.”
Priya Tanna, Editor Vogue India, says, “Vogue is a magazine that celebrates style, personality, fashion and glamour. Gauri is a true Voguette.”
Popularity: 11% [?]
Sanjay Dutt gets bail
Nov 30th
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted Sanjay Dutt bail in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. A Bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan gave reprieve to Dutt and 17 others convicted in the case on the plea that there was no chance of him fleeing the country and also because he was a first-time offender.Sanjay Dutt has been lodged behind bars in a Pune jail for over a month since receiving a copy of his judgment from TADA court that had in August sentenced the actor to six years of imprisonment for taking guns from gangsters involved in the Mumbai bombings in which 257 people were killed.
Expressing relief over the court’s order, the actor’s sister and Congress MP Priya Dutt told reporters in Mumbai: “We are happy that he would come here soon. We hope for a better tomorrow and want to thank all who have supported us to overcome the situation.”
Dutt’s next release will be his own production ‘Dus Kahaniyaan’. Bollywood has staked on him Rs. 80 to 100 crores with projects like ‘Kidnap’ directed by Sanjay Gadhvi , ‘Alibaug ‘ directed by Sanjay Gupta, ‘Mr Fraud ‘ directed by Abbas Mastan.
Now filmmakers are waiting to hear from the actor who has to give them time to complete all his incomplete and announced projects.
Popularity: 14% [?]
‘Singh is Kinng’ facing controversies
Nov 28th
Akshay Kumar’s Sikh look in Vipul Shah’s forthcoming ‘Singh is Kinng’ has been facing objections from the time the first promotional still of the film was released. It is being said that his clean-shaven face with a trendy turban is a mere mockery of the Sikh culture.Now, there is another photo from the film’s sets which is doing rounds on the net which is facing objections from the Punjabi community in Australia over the way Akshay is wearing a turban.
However, director Vipul Shah insists that the photo does not depict Akki’s real look in the film. It was taken without permission. Vipul Shah defends saying that Akshay is himself a Punjabi and is working in close coordination with stylist Shabina Khan for his look in the film. Apart from this, a local Sikh is always on the sets to guide Akshay about how to wear a turban.
Vipul Shah is shooting almost half of ‘Singh Is Kinng’ in Australia in his two month long schedule. After this the film will be shot in Punjab, Mumbai and Egypt.
Popularity: 10% [?]
Kangana Ranaut – Naked truth exposed
Nov 28th
‘Phewww man… That’s cool!’ is the reaction doing rounds over the racy picture of actress Kangana Ranaut on the cover of Stardust. The photo on the cover of annual issue shows Kangana dressed in a body suit that gives the impression of nudity. On top of it, the headline says: ‘Naked Truth Exposed’. Though the image hasn’t kicked any controversy, it has certainly raised many eyebrows.Well, the actress with ‘I don’t care a damn’ attitude is unmoved by all the fuss and was quoted saying, “What’s the big deal about the picture? Are any of my vital organs seen? I haven’t posed nude at all.”
Popularity: 12% [?]