Bipasha Basu’s Skirt Drops While Performing

Ever since Bipasha Basu’s performance in the hit song Beedi Jalailye from Omkara, the actress has been in great demand for live performances. Recently Bipasha paid tribute to the music of the 70s at a music awards ceremony. She was all set to enthrall the audience with her performance when she had a wardrobe malfunction with her skirt and the prop that she was planning to use, said a source. “

This happened not once but thrice. The actress felt helpless since it was all happening at the last minute. Despite these problems, Bipasha did not let it hamper her performance. The actress had to change her costume in between dances but she took it all in her stride. She carried the entire show with grace without giving a hint that she was upset with the costumes,” added the source.

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Aishwarya loses to Mani Ratnam

As everybody knows, Mani Ratnam is a perfectionist. He never sits content till he gets the desired result from a shot. Recently, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan came to know of it the hard way, according to a source. Ash has been shooting for Mani's bilingual in Tamil and Hindi, tentatively titled Ravan.

In the second half of the film, Ash is playing a grief-stricken woman, and Mani wanted his leading leady to be make up-less so as to portray her role well. The sources say, Ash was not happy with the demands made by the director and whenever possible, she tried to put on a basic make up. But, most of the time, she was caught red-handed by the director and was asked to remove them!

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Deepika talks about the mystery man

In this dark phase of Bollywood, where there’s no new film releasing due to the ongoing strike, the cover photo of Deepika Padukone in the latest issue of M, comes as a breath of fresh air.

The Om Shanti Om girl gives an insight of what the real-life Deepika is all about! Deepika talks about her ‘normal’ childhood, that ’special man’ (not Ranbir) who never failed to impress her even once (and no it’s not Ranbir). Well, read on more to find Deepika’s take on sexy woman, arm candy, money, fame and yes the ’secret of being sexy’.

If you really want to know the difference between the ‘reel-life’ Deepika and the ‘real-life’ Deepika, then, this issue of M is a Must.

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Saif-Kareena red hot in ‘Agent Vinod’

Now that Kareena Kapoor is finally going to be part of Saif Ali Khan’s production plans no stone is being left unturned to ensure her presence is justified in the Khan-produced venture. Apparently in the beginning the leading lady’s role in Agent Vinod was relatively less substantial than Saif’s.

Says a source, “In fact Kareena wasn’t sure she wanted to do Agent Vinod because the title clearly indicated whom the film belonged to. But Saif convinced Kareena that her role would be on a par with his. Then he convinced Sriram with whom Saif has a deep rapport since they did Ek Hasina Thi together to make sure Kareena’s presence in the film is justified.”

Quiz Kareena about this, and she laughs, “Do you think I’d agree to be part of the film if my role was not as exciting as Saif? I mean, can you imagine what would happen? Saif and I will be smouldering-hot in Agent Vinod. Even the posters will be designed to highlight us as the coolest hot pair.”

Clearly, after Rensil d’Silva’s terrorist drama in which Saif and Kareena look and act very real the pair is in no mood to get into the authentic space once again.

But here’s where the problem sets in. While Kareena and Saif are looking to do a high-gloss big-budget espionage thriller director Sriram Raghavan is looking at making a gritty life-like spy drama.

Says Raghavan, “I grew up watching those really filmy spy films like Farz, Aankhen, Yakeen and of course the Rajshris’ Agent Vinod. I’ve been fascinated by the genre. However times have changed and so have definitions of espionage. My film will occupy a more real space.”

He admits his spy drama will be more in the mood of Mani Shankar’s recent Mukhbir than the old Agent Vinod . At the same time Raghavan admits the high budget of the new-age Agent Vinod forbids any over experimentation, “I’ve never worked on this kind of a budget before. And I can’t afford to be experimental. The market has to be kept in mind. So there will be music and songs. But no lip sync songs.”

With Saif wanting to be Tom Cruise and Kareena looking as hot as Nicole Kidman in his arms Sriram Raghavan could be heading for more excitement than he bargained for when he starts shooting in July.

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Hrithik To Take Divorce From Wife?

Hrithik Roshan and Susanne Khan are known for loving relationship in Bollywood and they are inspiring couple for many. They have married inter religious and living happily in the eyes of all. But suddenly Hrithik developed love for another actress Barbara Mori, who is his co star in the film ‘Kites’.

The affair turned very strong that Hrithik is spending most of his time only with her. Sources say that Hrithik is not in good terms with Susanne from quite long time and both are not moving together in public places as well. Susanne freshly walked out from Hrithik along with children and started staying at her mothers’ place. But when everybody on enquire said that some renovations are being made at Hrithik’s house and hence she shifted. But the close sources revealed that Barbara Mori is the reason for the split of Hrithik and Susanne.

Hrithik spent pleasant nights with Barbara Mori at Amby Valley in Lonavala as well, say another sources.

We have to see where this ends.

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Bipasha, Kareena, Priyanka are Bollywood’s bikini girls

Not everyone can carry off a bikini well. In Bollywood, Kareena Kapoor, Bipasha Basu and Priyanka Chopra are the stars who do it with panache thanks to their attitude and confidence, say fashion experts.

While Kareena wore a lemon bikini for ’Tashan’ and became the talk of the town for her size zero, Priyanka slipped into a sexy golden swimsuit for ’Dostana’.

’Kareena and Priyanka carried off their bikini act in their respective movies pretty well because they had the right attitude and confidence to carry off the two-piece with aplomb. They were sure of their bodies as well as the way they were looking on the camera,’ ace photographer Dabboo Ratnani told IANS over phone from Mumbai.

’Both of them have great bodies and are neither too thin, nor too plump. They have perfect voluptuous bodies which looked perfect in the bikini,’ he added. According to Mumbai-based celebrity designer Gavin Miguel, Bipasha rocked the big screen when she wore a bikini in ’Dhoom 2’.

’Bipasha really took the audience by surprise with her bikini act in the movie. She looked hot, sexy and very confident. The best part about her is that she has got a well-proportioned body and so a two-piece looks good on her,’ said Miguel.

’Priyanka too has the oomph factor. Even though she is not that tall, the way she looks and carries her swimsuit is commendable. You just can’t take your eyes off her,’ he added.

The two-piece beach wear, which turns 63 this year, was invented by Jacques Heim and Louis Reard in 1946. The designer duo named it after the Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, the site of the atomic bomb testing.

As far as Bollywood is concerned, the bikini has surely come of age over the years with actresses opening up to the idea of wearing sexy swimsuits on screen. In 1958, Nutan took the Hindi film industry by storm when she wore the swimming costume in ’Dilli Ka Thug’. Her colleagues like Saira Banu and Vyjayanthimala too scorched the silver screen when they slipped into the costume for ’April Fool’ and ’Sangam’ respectively.

Later, Bollywood beauties like Sharmila Tagore, Zeenat Aman and Parveen Babi dared to wear the two-piece on screen, but actresses after them shied away from the swimsuit. However, Dimple Kapadia, who slipped into the two-piece for Raj Kapoor’s ’Bobby’, wore it again for her comeback film ’Sagar’.

Now, it is no more taboo and actresses like Bipasha, Neha Dhupia, Minissha Lamba and Amisha Patel have carried off tiny two-pieces with confidence. Miguel also feels these actresses should be applauded as they have overcome the hypocritical mindset of society and proved that even a two-piece suit can be carried with grace if you have the body and confidence.

Ratnani points out that photographers too play a pivotal role in deciding how a bikini looks on a woman.

’The persons shooting these actresses play a pivotal role because if they don’t bring in their creative aesthetics together to click their pictures, the result could be disastrous. A photographer or a camera person can either make a picture or scene look natural, classy or vulgar,’ Ratnani stressed.

’Small things like light arrangements, right lenses, background location and camera angles also play an important role in bringing out the best from these beauties,’ he added. According to photographer Jatin Kampani, there should also be a ’comfort level’ between the actresses and the camera person shooting her in a swim-suit.

’While shooting a female in a bikini, one should have a great rapport with that person. She has to share a comfort level with the photographer … only then there would be no inhibitions and she too will be comfortable on screen,’ Kampani explained.

Kampani said that he would never recommend clicking an actress in a bikini if she is not in shape.

’She will look awful,’ he exclaimed.

Kampani has no Bollywood favourites but says most of them have got great bodies. ’But the most important factor is how effortlessly they carry their two piece. Not everyone can carry it with aplomb. One has to be comfortable with one’s body; only then things do magic on screen.’

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Miss. Sexy Controversy Queen Of 2009

It appears that the other name for Neetu Chandra is controversy. After having raised enough noise in Telugu during the shooting of the film ‘Satyameva Jayathe’ and the eventual happenings, Neetu has now gone to Bollywood and a fresh controversy is said to have happened there recently.

Apparently, Neetu was all set to walk the ramp with Sonakshi, daughter of noted actor Shatrughan Sinha for a fashion week. However, Sonakshi is said to have refused to do it since she did not want to share the ramp with a ‘B’ grade actress . This is said to have enraged Neetu who came up with a reply.

Having worked with the likes of Ramgopal Varma, Madhur Bhandarkar, Vipul Shah if she is called as B-grade then Neetu asks what about Sonakshi who is yet to do a single movie and is in the shadow of her father. This cat fight is said to have gone big and Neetu has got the new title ‘Sexy Controversy Queen of 2009’.


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Deepika Padukone in Transparent Blue Saree

The traditional Indian dress saree could be worn for different effects. The same dress could be worn in the most traditional manner and it could be changed a bit to reveal a lady’s sexy side also. New age actresses are also putting the saree to best use and to their advantage.

Seen here is Deepika Padukone who has worn the blue transparent saree to woo all and the actress is looking every bit desirable.

Though many argue that Sushmita Sen looks the best in a saree Deepika sure is hotting up the competition here.


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Preity-Ness to split?

Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia have apparently called it quits as a couple though they continue to be together in their professional ventures which include ownership of the IPL team Kings XI Punjab given the amount of money involved in being a franchisee owner, this is not surprising.
The facts speak for themselves. At the Filmfare Awards, Preity turned up without Ness. For the IPL press conference they were together (a professional assignment) though not hand in hand as they usually are and again at the recently concluded Fashion Week she came to cheer dear friends.

Shah Rukh Khan and Manish Malhotra but Ness was nowhere to be seen. While one is not suggesting a couple should be joined at the hip, Preity and Ness usually made a point to attend most dos together. Interestingly Ness’s mum Maureen Wadia, who is all praise for daughter-in-law Celina (married to Jeh, her elder son), has never publically acknowledged Preity, getting pretty testy when asked about her, often resorting to a ‘no comments’ stand.

The Preity-Ness relationship has been an onoff one for some time now, with periodic rumours of a split. But this time it seems to be serious. And though Preity laughed it off when asked, one understands that when millions of rupees are involved, personal equations have to be put on the backburner.

Actress's Affair With Her Physical Trainer?

When it comes to being top heroine, the starlets always take good care of their body and many hire personal trainers for their workout sessions. Sometimes, such instances lead to few passionate flings and this is said to be a common feature in Bollywood.

Now, the hottest buzz making rounds in the Hindi film circuit is the ‘close’ association the svelte beauty Shilpa Shetty is said to be having with her trainer Sherin Poojari. Gossips say that both of them might just be sharing hot relation when Raj Kundra is not around.

However, sources close to both Shilpa and Sherin have quashed all this as baseless rumors. They say that Shilpa is currently relishing her romance with beau Raj Kundra and is also busy with the forthcoming IPL cricket season. Well, some things are never known and are left alone.

8x10 Tasveer Movie Review

Movie: 8x10 Tasveer
My Rating: 2/5
Banner: Percept Picture Company, Mirah Entertainment & Sahara One Motion Pictures
Music: Salim Merchant, Sulaiman Merchant
Cinematography: Vikas Sivaraman
Written & Directed By: Nagesh Kukunoor
Producer: Shailendra Singh
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Ayesha Takia, Sharmila Tagore, Javed Jaffrey & Girish Karnad
Release Date: 3rd Apr 2009

Review

Story

Jai (Akshay Kumar) is son of a billionaire in Canada and he starts his own non-profit organization EPS (Environmental Protection Service) to conserve forests and wildlife. He is not happy with the way his father is earning money at the cost of environment. Jai has a special power of going into the time when a photo is taken and stays there for a minute to observe what exactly happened over there. His father dies in a mishap and later Jai suspects that it could be a murder. Jai gets hold of a photo taken at that time and goes into the scene several times to see what exactly happened over there. The rest of the story is all about ‘whodunit’.

Actors:
Akshay came out of his star image to do such a different film. He is extremely good. Ayesha Takia is excellent as the girlfriend of Akshay. Girish Karnad and Sharmila Tagore are adequate. Javed Jaffery is hilarious as a paranoid suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder regarding hygiene. Rushad Rana is competent.

Technical departments:

Story of the film is a typical murder mystery with a vital twist at the end. What makes this film different is the innovative screenplay. If Nagesh Kukunoor’s film Teen Deewarein dealt a screenplay akin to that of Amores Perros, the screenplay of 8x10 Tasweer is inspired by the mother of non-leaner narratives ‘Rashomon’. Like ‘Vantage point’ film where the points of views of nine people were taken to solve a murder mystery, Tasweer film takes the views of four people to find the culprit. Protagonist traveling into the past and looking from various people’s eyes is similar to looking at footages of videos taken from different angles. Like all murder mysteries, Nagesh Kukunoor also makes us suspect all the characters in the film but for the right one. Nagesh does a good job in screenplay and a bad job in directing the film. He could not get the grip in the latter part of the film second half where the secret is revealed. Though this film is supposed to be a supernatural thriller, it defies the following logics –

1. If the photo is burnt while protagonist visits past, he would be locked over there. But he comes out in this film. Protagonist injecting himself after completion of one minute is shown, but the logic is not clearly explained.
2. Protagonist is shown going after the suspect even when his girl friend and mother were in a critical position.

The execution of this film is in Hollywood style. The cinematography and background music are of top notch quality. The only song in the film is uncalled for. Dialogues are crisp and effective (especially the ones written for Happy with an I). Editing is adequate.

Analysis: 8x10 Tasveer is a typical ‘whodunit’ film with an interesting screenplay we generally see in Hollywood films. The movie starts with a kid looking frighteningly at a ball at the edge of a hill. And the same scene is replayed at the end explaining it. The plus points of the film are story and screenplay. The negative points are non-so-gripping narration, slow pace and lack of tempo. If you are academically interested in screenplay techniques, you may watch the film. Others might have to think twice before watching it.


Source: Idlebrain.com

Katrina Is a Barbie Girl

Katrina Kaif is all set to immortalized as a new Barbie and the actress is quite happy with the honor.

She says, Id call it a fun honour. To have your face on dolls that youve played with from childhood is quite flattering. Weve been in negotiation for nearly six months. It finally came together for the 50-year celebration of Barbie.

Contrary to what people believe my Barbie is not an Indian counterpart of the international brand. Its an honour because Im the first Indian to be the face of Barbie. Ill be dressed the way the Barbie is all over the world. And I think in many ways its an endorsement of how kids connect with me. You cant be the face of an international doll unless kids like you. I like that. The thought that kids like me enough to make me a part of their doll collection is very gratifying.

Katrina was also a part of the team who decided the doll’s look and dress, she says, It is quite something, if you think about it. But Id rather not. I dont want my head to get swollen. For me its enough that I was chosen because I reflect a certain bubbly wholesome personality, quite contrary to the sexy tag that I get in net polls and which Im not very comfortable with.

Kangana to play Madhubala

The actress who is more equipped in playing traumatized woman in films is facing a great challenge as she is going to play the role of immortalized beauty, Madhubala. To play yesteryears tender beauty is a great challenge for Kangana and she is in great thought as how to portray the role. The film is question is Milan Luthria’s film, ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai’. Interestingly, the film will speak the very tender romance between the yesteryear actress and underworld don Haji Mastan which will be played by Ajay Devgan.

Extremely in fear, Kangana said, “I’ve never thought of myself as beautiful. In fact I’ve always suffered from the lowest self-esteem. Till recently, I’d look at my pictures and cringe. I still have the pictures from my first portfolio I got done in Chandigarh. They remind me of how ugly I can look. And to now play Madhubala in ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai’. How will I do it?”

“I`m proud of my so-called territory as an actress. If playing traumatized women is my territory then I’m glad. Because I know I’m good at it. Madhubala`s role is not as tragic as my other roles. It’s basically a very tender romance between this really funny don (played by Ajay Devgan) and this female superstar who can’t understand his personality. How will I manage to play the most beautiful woman that Indian cinema has ever seen? My characters have always had a dark and light side. And this one is no exception. But the challenge for me is to look almost ethereally beautiful, like Madhubala. How will I manage that?” says Kangana.

However to get into the skin of the female lead, Kangana is watching loads of Madhubala films these days. Now it’s time to see Kangana in a totally new avatar.

Kareena gets hotter with Akshay

With the approaching summer, Kareena Kapoor and Akshay Kumar has heat up the atmosphere utmost with their sizzling on-screen chemistry. News is doing the rounds that Bebo and Akki is doing some intimate scene in the action comedy Kambakkht Ishq and their rocking chemistry has become a hot topic of discussion.

“The two look hot together. Akshay and Kareena will set the screen on fire. The duo shares such a good chemistry on screen,” said a source close to the project. This is not the first time that both has been cast opposite one another, they have also worked together in films like Aitraaz, Talaash, Bewafaa and Tashan but it is said that Kambakkht Ishq hits the list in terms of sharing good rapport.

The film is slated for May release and another highlight of the film is the inclusion of Hollywood stars like Sylvester Stallone, Brandon Routh and Denise Richards. The film is one of the most awaited one due to its heavy loaded action, comedy and romance.

Genelia gets nervous

Bollywood new glam doll Genelia D’Souza gets nervous as she walked the ramp for the first time for designer Manish Malhotra. Though nervous Genelia looked stunning in the gorgeous gown and shared the platform with Tusshar Kapoor. The Lakme Fashion week has seen many well known faces of Bollywood who has set the stage on fire and Genelia was one among them.

Speaking about her first experience, Genelia quips,“It was Manish’s idea. I just couldn’t say no to him. When I was about to walk the ramp, I had butterflies in my stomach and was very nervous. Manish walked up to me and said that be yourself and don’t get nervous. Now considering I don’t walk the ramp everyday, I walked the ramp the way I generally walk – like an actress!”

Genelia became the darling of every heart after she starred in ‘Jaane Tu Yaa Jaane Na’ with Imran Khan. Post the success of the film, she became a household name and now her name is in everyone’s lips. She is flying high with many promising projects in hand.

Sexy Beauty Semi Nude In Sand

She is the hot Malabar sensation who is known with the name Neha Dhupia. In fact ‘Dhup in Hindi means ‘thirst’ or ‘heat’.

She is really conducting that in the hearts and senses of men those watch her. Although crossing thirty she is still looking sexier day by day. This is the latest pose of her rolling her blossom assets in sands.

Kambhakht Ishq is full of glitz: Bebo

If you’ve been missing the glamorous side of Kareena Kappor, then wait for her forthcoming film Kambakht Ishq.

The film has Kareena strutting her stuff in one of her most glamorous appearances ever. The actress confesses that Kambhakht Ishq is a film in which she is out and out glamorous and stunning.

Talking about the film she says, “It’s a film which is full of glamour. It has all the elements of a commercial film. You have exciting moments, lot of glitz and glamour and a whole lot of stunning locations to enjoy. I am quite excited about this film because I have an entirely new look in it. I am playing the character of a super model and I have tried some great costumes in the movie.”

“I am quite hopeful for Kambhakht Ishq’s box office performance, as it’s a film for those who just want to enjoy glitz and glamour,” she adds.

Before Kambhkht Ishq, Kareena was seen flaunting her size zero figure in the film Tashan.

But this time around, it seems Kareena has become a little more experimental. Though she hasn’t disclosed anything about her intimate scenes with Akshay but the latest promotional video of the film suggests that she is at her glamorous best in these scenes.

Apart from these intimate scenes, the actress will also be seen repeating her bikini act in Tashan.

While talking about her glamorous side, Kareena is quick to reveal the secret behind her figure. “I think Yoga has done wonders to my personality,” says the actress.

AR Rahman gets 28 crore for replacing Beckham

India’s Oscar winner music maestro AR Rahman has been signed by cell phone industry giant Motorola as their new brand ambassador. He will be replacing Motorola’s current brand ambassador famous football star David Beckham.

Sources reveal, “It is learnt that Rahman has been paid a whopping Rs.28 crore for this particular endorsement deal. This makes him the highest paid Indian celebrity for any such product.

Abhishek Bachchan is the face of Motorola in India and one can recollect a lot of in-film promotion of the cell phone brand in Bachchan Junior’s last release, Delhi-6.

Now it is not clear as of yet whether Rahman will be replacing Abhishek in India as well or both shall jointly be promoting the cell phone brand.”

Just last year, Rahman had collaborated with Motorola’s biggest competitor Nokia to launch a music album called Nokia Connections for the launch of their Xpress Music devices.

The soft spoken music director-singer presently also endorses cell phone service provider Airtel in India and has also composed the signature tune for the brand.

Genelia Wants Riteish Only!

Some relationships are hard to understand in Bollywood. Interestingly, this time it is the bubbly beauty Genelia who is making news for an unusual demand. Apparently, she was to do the key role in a new movie that was to be directed by the former heroine Revathy.

However, Genny is said to have laid a condition that it must have her ‘Good Friend’ Riteish Deshmukh as her co-star since she is not comfortable pairing up with anyone else. Despite many pleas by the makers, she was said to be firm on her point and finally she has been shown the exit door.

While folks were not sure how to react to this, the seniors are saying that with such demands, it would be difficult for Genelia to make a career in Bollywood. Meanwhile, the question marks are still on as to what exactly is the story between Genelia and Riteish Deshmukh.

Aishwarya Rai’s Stunning Unseen Photo

who has been ruling the hearts of millions from all over the world, she is none other than Aishwarya Rai. She is now the beauty in ‘black’ Goggles and walking in sexiest way of possible revealing her feminine beauty .But what you are looking in this photo is not real, watch it carefully.