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Aamir Khan's amazing avatars

2009-04-22T10:17:00.001+05:30

There's no doubt that Aamir Khan is an excellent actor. So excellent in fact that he's quite a favourite among advertisers. After all, he gives his all to the products he endorses.

From a sherpa to a cranky old man to a heavily made-up housewife, Aamir Khan has played most characters in his ads alone. And pretty convincingly too.

'I have a new look for IPL 2'

2009-04-20T17:51:00.002+05:30

Mandira Bedi gave cricket a whole new dimension when Mandira Bedi first hosted Extraaa Innings in nooddle strap sari blouses below stylish saris.

The actress, who tends to follow cricket and cricketers, played a significant role in attracting, engaging and expanding the audience base for cricket viewing in India.

Now, Mandira Bedi will be back with Extraa Innings for the second season of the Indian Premiere League. And that's not all. This time, Mandira Bedi will sport a whole new look.

Think you know Lara Dutta?

2009-04-17T18:14:00.003+05:30

1. What was the first film Lara signed?

a) Andaaz

b) Aratsatchi

c) Masti

2. Which part of Uttar Pradesh was Lara born in?

a) Ghaziabad

b) Kanpur

c) Lucknow

3. Which famous DJ is Lara's cousin?

a) DJ Who Sane

b) Bally Sagoo

c) Nitin Sawhney

4. Lara took over the Miss India crown from Gul Panag. Who took it after Lara?

a) Celina Jaitley

b) Priyanka Chopra

c) Neha Dhupia

5. Which of her movies have gotten Lara a Filmfare Award?

a) Jhoom Barabar Jhoom

b) Ek Ajnabee

c) Andaa

Please Give your Answer in comment.............

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2009-04-14T18:28:00.002+05:30

Mumbai tabloids are claiming that Bollywood actress Lara Dutta has split up with boyfriend Dino Morea because of his growing proximity to his old flame designer Nandita Mahtani

Koena Mitra sizzles on Maxim

2009-04-13T18:22:00.001+05:30

Like always, this month's issue of Maxim did not disappoint either. Cover girl Koena Mitra looks hot, and seems to deserve her Gladrags Mega Model Contest (2002) title.

'If not for Jannat, I would have been a struggler even now'

2009-04-08T19:30:00.002+05:30

Short skirts, sexy legs, unlimited oomph

2009-04-08T19:19:00.003+05:30

Ayesha Takia's back, after marriage

2009-04-07T19:17:00.004+05:30

Ayesha Takia -- still glowing from her honeymoon in Europe -- returned to the poor box office fate of her new film, 8x10 Tasveer.

Nagesh Kukunoor's new film, co-starring Akshay Kumar, was barely promoted, and Ayesha Takia seemed surprised by it. "Before I left , I asked the producers if they wanted me to do anything to promote the movie. They didn't say anything. Then I was out of the country and don't know what happened here. Maybe it's a new strategy," she wonders.

Stunners in saris

2009-04-07T18:38:00.002+05:30

Asin's double dhamaka

2009-04-05T14:54:00.004+05:30

Southern babe Asin made quite an impact, thanks to Aamir Khan's 'Ghajini'. Now she has the Vipul Shah's biggie 'London Dreams' coming up. But before that her fans would catch a glimpse of her in the Hindi version of the Tamil hit 'Dasavatharam' where she plays a double role.

Malaika Arora's sexiest ramp show

2009-04-01T18:11:00.001+05:30

Shilpa Shetty gets candid

2009-04-01T16:11:00.001+05:30

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has spoken out against allegations that she is a 'marriage-breaker', saying Shilpa Shetty started a relationship with her fiance Raj Kundra only after he got divorced.

Shilpa Shetty to star in EastEnders?

2009-03-30T18:48:00.000+05:30

Actress Shilpa Shetty has apparently been approached to star in EastEnders.

The 32-year-old actress is said to be in talks with the producers of the hit BBC series, where she's likely to play a member of a new Asian family about to move into Albert Square, reports The Daily Express.

Meanwhile, Shilpa Shetty, who rose to international stardom with Britain's Celebrity Big Brother, has bought a 10million pounds mansion in Weybridge, Surrey, recently.

She's expected to move in after marrying London-born millionaire Raj Kundra.

Sonam Kapoor ready to bend rules for De Niro, SRK

2009-03-30T18:33:00.000+05:30

Sonam Kapoor may be just two films old, but she is choosy about her roles and has drafted strict guidelines for herself to sign movies. The young actress is, however, willing to make exceptions if the man opposite her happens to be Robert De Niro or Shah Rukh Khan

Bengalis go crazy over Aishwarya

2009-03-28T18:46:00.000+05:30

Shooting has been proceeding at a hectic pace for Mani Ratnam's Raavan starring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai.

Hotspot for Hollywood celebrities

2009-03-28T15:52:00.000+05:30

Hollywood 'power couple' Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had taken time out of their shooting schedule for "A Mighty Heart" in Mumbai to visit the desert state in 2008. Rajasthan is also a favorite of "Rolling Stones" frontman Mick Jagger, who last visited the state in 2008 with daughter Jade.

Shilpa Shetty: Jade Goody made me a star

2009-03-27T16:40:00.000+05:30

Shilpa Shetty has credited late Jade Goody with making her a star in Britain.

The Bollywood stunner and the TV celebrity appeared on Big Brother in 2007, where Goody sparked thousands of complaints from viewers for her allegedly racist abuse of Shetty.

Jade Goody passed away on Sunday after a highly publicised battle with cervical cancer. She was 27.

Shilpa Shetty said it was "destiny" for the pair to work together again on that show, but added: 'We didn't get a chance to bury the hatchet.

'We kind of moved on with our lives. Every time her name was taken (mentioned), my name would be taken and the whole racism issue would be raked up... we had this weird connect in a strange way.'

Shilpa Shetty said she last spoke to Jade Goody two days before the British star got married in February, adding: 'She led a very short life, but she's seen it all, she's seen the highs, the lows, she's had children at such a young age, she's married.'

Are Abhay Deol, Mira Nair planning a film together?

2009-03-27T16:38:00.000+05:30

Abhay Deol was spotted with director Mira Nair at the star-studded India Abroad Person of the Year award ceremony in New York on March 20.

Now, Abhay Deol has been making quite a splash with off-beat, well-received films like Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and Dev D. And Nair, as we all know, is the master storyteller. Any chance we'll see them collaborating soon, especially because Deol is based mostly out of New York these days?

Imran Khan, Farhan Akhtar's Victory show

2009-03-27T16:36:00.001+05:30

The play Vagina Monologues held its 200th show on March 25 in Mumbai's Tata theatre, NCPA. The programme was called V Day India 2009, V as in Victory. Since it was a special anniversary show, quite a few Bollywood stars took to the stage, supporting women issues.

Farhan Akhtar and his sister Zoya Akhtar recited a poem together, on the status of women when a girl child and a boy child is born.

Freida Pinto: Highest paid actress in India

2009-03-27T16:06:00.000+05:30

Freida Pinto, the star in the Oscar-winning film, Slumdog Millionaire, has leaped ahead of her Indian rivals to become the highest paid actress in Bollywood, a news report said.

Following the success of Slumdog, which took home eight Oscars and whose worldwide box office receipts so far are estimated at over $ 270 million, the Indian model-turned-actress has landed a series of lucrative roles with top directors, including Woody Allen and Julian Schnabel.

According to a report, Freida Pinto has pushed ahead of her colleagues Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, to become the highest paid actress in India.

Mugdha speaks

2009-03-26T15:45:00.000+05:30

When actress Mugdha Godse recently walked the ramp for Satya Paul, the comparison between her role in Fashion and her real life catwalk was inevitable.

SRK is like an elder brother: Karan

2009-03-25T18:51:00.000+05:30

The ‘Khan’ in the title is incidental; Shah Rukh Khan’s character in the film is Rizwan Khan, who is autistic with limited social interaction abilities. Apparently, the film has generated interest among Indian and overseas distributors already. Karan is aware that he’s on thin ice, directing a film that has characters and situations he’s unfamiliar with. “I am the wrong man to direct this film,” he admits. But at the heart of My Name Is Khan is a tender love story and at directing that, Karan Johar is king. “How can I not have romance in my films?” he asks. “Every filmmaker has to evolve some time. I wanted to make a film in the realm outside my comfort zone. And Shibani Bhatija came up with this mind-blowing script that challenged my abilities,” he says.

Jhalak is not Gauhar Khan stepping stone to Bollywood

2009-03-25T18:48:00.000+05:30

Gauhar Khan seems to be surrounded by controversies ever since she signed on the celebrity dance show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

First, Gauhar Khan seemed to have a problem with her choreographer, Hanif Halal. Gauhar Khan found him wanting in the Bollywood style of dancing. Then, there were the allegations of receiving support from an outside team.

Hook Ya Crook is a realistic film made in David Dhawan style

2009-03-25T18:39:00.000+05:30

The film shoots of David Dhawan movies are almost as much fun as the films themselves. Hook Ya Crook, currently being shot at Hyderabad's Ramoji Film Studio, was no exception.

A huge jail set, created by Samir Chanda, has been erected stretching across four acres. It took three months to get made. And this, as John Abraham explains, is unlike the regular prisons in India. This jail is state-of-the-art, with large cricket grounds. In fact, John's cell looks borrowed from a Hollywood film, just like its story, rumoured to be inspired from Sylvester Stallone-starrer Escape to Victory (1981).

John Abraham don't think Abhishek can live without me

2009-03-25T18:25:00.000+05:30

Dostana seemed to work for John Abraham in more ways than one. Not only did it give the actor a big hit, it also made his butt very, very famous.

Now, there's talk of a sequel, and John's quite excited about it. He talks to Patcy N about taking the story forward, his new film with David Dhawan called Hook Ya Crook, and why Abhishek Bachchan will not be able to live without him.

So Dostana has a sequel coming up?

I've heard there is a sequel. I read Abhishek's quote that he is interested in a sequel and Tarun (Mansuhkani, director) is thinking of making it. So I'm very excited. I would love to do a Dostana sequel and work with Abhishek. He's the smartest and most beautiful co-star. I don't think Abhishek can live without me.

How will the story move forward in the sequel?

Everyone at Dharma Productions has his own version of how to take the story forward. I have my own too -- where the two of us meet at a holiday destination and how things start once again.

An interview with Bipasha Basu

2009-03-23T17:29:00.000+05:30

Bipasha Basu was missing from the theatres for the last few months but Bipasha Basu has reasons to justify her absence. She was busy shooting for films and is happy with the way her releases are lined up over the next year or so.