Beauty secrets of Bollywood Babes

Heroines are dolled-up in real life, air-brushed in magazines and touched-up in movies. However it cannot be denied that some of them are first-rate beauties. We asked five of them to share their beauty secret with us.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Best Feature: Her glowing, honeyed skin

Ash’s secret: “I drink hot water with lemon and honey to clear my skin every morning. But that’s not all! To ensure radiance I also use cucumbers to relieve the skin. And yes I firmly believe that eight glasses of water must be consumed so that all toxins leave the body and keep you feeling energetic.”

We think: Ash has slightly ratty hair, but the reason she models for Lux is clear: She looks fresh and beautiful any time of the day.

Shilpa Shetty

Best feature: Easy, her 10/10 body

Shilpa’s secret: “I eat a lot! But I also make sure I work out for two hours a day in my personal home gym to tone my body, which is my best feature. I don’t have any tea, coffee or cold drinks; instead I drink lots of slightly warm water.”

We think: To look the way she does at her age is magnificent. Few Bollywood bodies have the tone that Shilpa does. Her washboard stomach is to die for.

Kareena Kapoor

Best feature: Her international uber-slim look Kareena’s secret: “My current look is thanks to Bharat Thakur’s yoga classes. I’ve not gone on any big diet and haven’t stopped eating. Being vegetarian helps me have healthy and clear skin.”

We think: Kareena is easily the actress easiest on the eye. She could get a major Hollywood role and not need to change a thing to fit in. She’s the kind of long, lean beauty that most actresses want to be.

Celina Jaitley

Best feature: Celine herself says it’s “my glowing skin and long, shining hair”

Celina’s secret: “Eat lots of papaya, drink lots of water, keep a healthy state of mind. And no smoking or drinking! Lastly, the most important beauty tip is… yoga.”

We think: Yes, Celina has super hair but, as Ghalib told the man who asked him to quit drinking and love if he wanted heaven: “If I HAD drink and love I wouldn’t WANT heaven”.

Koena Mitra

Best feature: What may politely be called oomph.

Koena’s secret: “I work-out in the gym every day for an hour and a half. I ONLY make an exception if I’m shooting outdoors. Fitness is extremely important for me and I make sure I take time out to exercise. Fruits and salads are my favourite snack and I prefer to munch on a fruit whenever I’m hungry. Water is something that I don’t miss during the day. I drink lots of water to keep my fluid level high. Besides, it’s great for glowing skin.”

We think: Koena has a super body and one that she has had to work really hard for, not having the leanness of Kareena or the height of Shilpa. Now if only she could get her nose-job right. In the words of the immortal Rakhi Sawant: “Jo Bhagwan nahin deta, woh doctor deta hai.”

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Welcome new ‘Bahu’ Sabah Galadri into Adnan Sami’s life!!

Adnan Sami’s prayers of ‘Lift Karaade’ have surely been answered by the Almighty, as the very popular singer, minus his bulky self is now blissfully wed to Sabah Galadri!

Adnan, the heart throb of millions of girls, had been in love with the pretty damsel from Dubai, and the duo had wed in Jama Masjid, Bandra in April last year. They followed it up with an appeal to the Indian Court to solemnize their wedding as per the law.

It’s now time to rejoice for the 37 year old Adnan and his 32 year old beau, as their marriage has been legally accepted by the Indian Court on 2nd February this year.

For the uninitiated, Adnan had married the ‘Heena’ girl, Zeba Bakhtiyar in 2001, but took to a divorce later in April 2004, according to Muslim law.

Here’s welcoming the new ‘Bahu’ Sabah into Adnan’s life!!

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Aamir Khan’The Perfectionist’ one of the Olympic torchbearers

That Aamir getting (read ‘championing’) social causes and eventually getting embroiled into controversies is nothing new. However, this time, it has stretched a bit too far. It was just recently, that it was announced that Aamir ‘The Perfectionist’ Khan would be one of the Olympic torchbearers, something that the Tibetan community in India has raised objection to.

They have told Aamir to simply distance himself from the Olympic torch relay that is to be held in China in 2008, so much so that a young protestor went to the extent of threatening self-immolation, if Aamir did not yield to the protests.

The reason cited for this protest is to express solidarity with the Tibetan struggle for freedom from China. Wonder what Aamir will have to say about it!

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“Akshay Kumar back in the Bachchans’ world tour

While actress Lara Dutta has opted out of the Bachchans’ “Unforgettable Show” world tour because of her knee injury, Akshay Kumar has decided to join it, though he will perform only at select venues.

The show’s organisers Wizcraft are now in the process of finalising seven to eight big stars from Bollywood to accompany Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan, and Aishwarya Rai at various venues in July and August.

“Akshay is back in the Bachchans’ world tour. But he’ll join them only at selected venues because that is all Akshay’s schedules allow,” said a source.

“Likewise, at other centres we’re roping in other A-listers who will join the Bachchans as they perform all over the US and later Europe. In this way there would be a couple of big surprise guest appearances by marquee names in every city, though rightly the focus of interest would remain the Bachchan family,” added the source.

Composer duo Vishal-Shekhar has been confirmed as a part of the tour. They will be accompanying the Bachchans for all their concerts, just like decades ago Kalyanji-Anandji used to be an integral part of the Big B’s concerts.

In fact, an album featuring Abhishek with guest vocals by the Big B that Vishal-Shekhar have been putting together for the last two years will finally be ready to coincide with the Bachchans’ world concert.

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Nana Patekar’s comments on Tanushree Dutta

Nana Patekar and Tanushree Dutta had a tiff on the sets of Horn Ok Pleass after the veteran actor passed some comments on the latter’s dress.

The two who are shooting for an item number in the film ended up getting angry at each other. Tanushree had come dressed scantily according to the needs of the script. However, during the shoot one of the over-500 junior artists present passed a lewd comment on Tanushree. She was upset and was further infuriated when Nana told her that she should have been more cautious with her dresses.

Angry, Tanushre remained holed up in her van for the rest of the day thus brining the shooting to a hault. Nana, who is not used to be kept waiting on the sets, got angry too.

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Minissha Lamba on different phase of her life

After a three-year struggle, things are finally looking up for Minissha Lamba.

She has finally bagged her first big banner with Yash Raj Films’ “Bachna Ae Haseenon”, where she stars with Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor, and also has a meaty role in Samar Khan’s “Shaurya”.

Minissha, who started off with “Yahaan” and went on to do cameos in films like “Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.” and “Corporate”, says she is now in a different phase of her life - and refuses to be threatened by new kids on the block Deepika and Ranbir.

“I am not at all threatened by the newcomers. There are phases that one goes through - first you are a newcomer, then you struggle to find a foothold, then you struggle to sustain and so on and so forth. I am in a different phase,” Minissha said.

According to the actress, with directors becoming increasingly experimental it is the best time for actors with a non-filmy background to join the industry.

“Directors are making various kinds of films and there is work for everyone.

“In fact, I would say that star kids are here because they are talented and loved by audiences. But everything depends on the potential an individual has. Everyone has to work hard in the industry to achieve the desired.”

The star is looking forward to “Shaurya” where she plays a Hindi newspaper journalist Kavya.

“I always wanted to be a war journalist; news channel CNN’s correspondent Christiane Amanpour always fascinated me. I remember standing in front of the mirror and emulating her. So, when this role happened to me it was like revisiting my past.”

The film also stars Deepak Dobriyal, Seema Biswas, Jaaved Jaafri, Kay Kay Menon and Rahul Bose.

Set against the backdrop of the army, the film revolves around the lives of two friends, both lawyers by profession, and how a court martial case changes their lives.

Minissha, who will also star in Sanjay Gadhvi’s “Kidnap” opposite Sanjay Dutt, said she is opting for multistarrers as audiences “would get bored watching her alone on the silver screen”.
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Himesh Reshammiya item song with sizzling Urmila Matondkar

Singer, Music composer and actor Himesh Reshammiya is all set to shoot an item song with the sizzling Urmila Matondkar for his film Karzzz. The song is titled Tandori Nights and will be shot in Mumbai. Both have recently completed a 40 day outdoor shoot for Karzzz in South Africa and Johannesberg.

Urmila would be playing the character played by Simi Garewal in the original Karz. However, the original Karz did not have an item song for Simi. This is for the first time the duo Urmila and Himesh would be seen on the screen.

The item song has been sung by Himesh himself and for the actress Sunidhi Chauhan has lent her voice. The remake “Karzzzz”, is being produced by Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar and Directed by Satish Kaushik. The film stars the mega star Himesh Reshammiya, Debutante Shweta Kumar, Raj Babbar, Urmila Matondkar, Gulshan Grover, Danny Denzongpa and Rohini Hatangadi.

Urmila’s look in the movie is being designed by Manish Malhotra on the basis of the concept Mr. Bhushan Kumar,MD and Chairman, T Series had in his mind. The look will have pastels with shimmer and satin.

Will Urmila scorch the screen yet again?

Bad Man Murli turns comedian for the first time!

Murli Sharma who is reputed for donning the bad roles on big screen is to be seen in a comic role for the first time in the movie One, Two, Three. Murli will be seen a man crazily in love with Esha Deol.

“I had an amazing time playing the nice, crazy guy for a change. Esha Deol is absolutely fun to work with. And the director Ashwani Dhir is an old friend. We go back to knowing each other right from our TV days.”

Interestingly the character in the movie also happens to be called Murli. Previously Murli was seen in a role by the same name in Apaharan.

What’s with the name game we wonder!
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Salman Khan pulled out his film with Sanjay Dutt

Salman Khan has apparently pulled out of his film with Sanjay Dutt.

The film which was a remake of the Hollywood flick Ghostbusters was to star Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan and Riteish Deshmukh. A friend of Salman tells us that Khan has had to pull out due to date problems.

“Salman and Sanjay had discussed the film. Since this was going to be one of the first films to be produced by Sanjay Dutt’s production company, Sallu wanted to be a part of it. But with Yuvraaj and then his own film Veer coming up, Salman has next to no dates,” says a source.

However, as much as Salman may have genuinely wanted to do the film, his refusal now has not gone down well Dutt.

“The film has three main protagonists which was to be be played by Sanju, Salman and Riteish,” says the source, “The film was to only go on floors towards the very end of 2008. But now with Salman suddenly pulling out it has put Sanjay in quite a tight spot. He was in fact going to announce his production house with this film. And now with his main lead pulling out how can he make any announcement?”

Sanjay and Salman are said to be quite good friends and often are known to bond over their mutual passion for fitness. However now with Salman ditching Dutt at the last minute, many close friends of Sanju tell us that the actor is quite miffed with his ‘friend’.

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Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor raking in the moolah in Bollywood

Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor are raking in the moolah in Bollywood these days. Till last year it was all about multiple film deals being offered to leading male actors but now these two ladies are walking away with big deals themselves.

Katrina Kaif is increasingly turning out to be the most bankable actress in Bollywood and it is no wonder then that she was snapped up by Studio 18 for a two film deal for six crores.

Says Katrina, “Yes, its true that I have signed up with Studio 18 for two films, but am not in the position to reveal details, as I have signed a confidentiality contract with Studio 18. Besides there is a comfort level associating with them since I have worked with them in Namaste London, Welcome and Singh Is King. And both the script as well as the directors are simply brilliant.” And recent news suggests that on the heels of this contract, Kaif has also inked a deal with Reliance Entertainment for 6 crores as well.

Similarly, with just one blockbuster last year, Kareena Kapoor is back on top. Not only is she charging close to 3.5 crores per film thereby making her the highest paid actress, the Kapoor beauty has also signed a multiple film deal with Ashtavinayak soon after the success of Jab We Met became apparent. However now it seems that the actress is being approached by various production houses and therefore is even trying to re-negotiate her current contract with them.

“When she signed them to where is currently there is a world of a difference. Based on the calculations when she signed the contract she was charging half of what she is now. Therefore the contract is keeping that rate in mind. However, now with news of Kat signing a deal of 6 crores obviously Kareena wants more!” says an industry insider.
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Khan vs Khan war Again

Aamir’s Ghajini

From going bald to beefing himself up, Aamir is leaving no stone unturned for his Hindi remake of the Tamil film Ghajini. The film has already created such hype that the actor is believed to have already sold the rights to the film for 90 crores to a leading distributor. With the success of Taare Zameen Par, Khan is riding high. Aamir’s Ghajini is said to be inspired from Christopher Nolan’s Hollywood flick Memento. The film revolves around the life of an anterograde amnesiac who can’t remember anything for more than a few minutes and therefore has no memories and is in search for the man who murdered his wife.

Salman’s Yuvraaj

Pegged as Subhash Ghai’s most expensive film till date, Yuvraaj stars Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. Shot in exotic locales like Czechoslovakia and Austria, this musical is said to cost 50 crores alone for filming. Again hoping for a release around Diwali and with a strong star cast, Salman’s Yuvraaj looks like a strong contender to take on Aamir’s Ghajini.

Aamir vs Salman

Although Aamir and Salman brought the roof down with Andaz Apna Apna, the two have never worked together again after that. While neither has come out in the open and criticized one another, industry insiders have confirmed that there is no love lost between the two superstars. In fact the two have turned down numerous offers to work together and now with their big releases for 2008 slated for a Diwali release, one can’t help but wonder if this will be part of the infamous Khan v/s Khan war.

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After RACE, Saif Ali Khan joined the elite club

The industry always spoke of the three Khans when it spoke of star power - Shah Rukh, Aamir and Salman. Then Hrithik Roshan made it to the premium list and also Akshay Kumar. These five actors called the shots, commanded the best fee, while their films fetched incredible prices. Post RACE, Saif Ali Khan has joined the club.

Saif’s talent was acknowledged long back; the actor has delivered sparkling performances in films like KAL HO NAA HO, EK HASINA THI, HUM TUM, SALAAM | NAMASTE, BEING CYRUS, OMKARA and EKLAVYA. But RACE has consolidated and cemented his status as a star with tremendous pull.

Although Saif is yet to penetrate into deeper pockets like SRK or Akshay, Saif is a certified crowd puller at bigger centres and at multiplexes specifically. Also, he has worked his way up in the Overseas territory. RACE, his new release, is his second biggest opener in several international markets, after KAL HO NAA HO [this writer has the international data to substantiate the statement]. Way to go!

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Emraan Hashmi tired of kissing

IIf Emraan had his way Jannat would remain smooch-free. “But then my director Kunal Singh got greedy,” he says with a twinkle in his eyes. “He first persuaded me to do one kiss, then another.” Emraan who turned 29 on March 24 was quite sick and tired of kissing…and cutting cakes.

“I had already cut four cakes post-midnight, the first one of course with my wife”, he rattles off dutifully. “Then my friends had dropped in and we had a private get-together. The next morning I was on the sets and doing it all over again. I can’t say I don’t enjoy all the attention on my birthday. But if I really had one wish granted on my birthday it would have to be…no shooting! Sadly, that’s what I’m doing today,” Emraan cribbed from the sets of his new film Jannat. “The film is over. Just needed some patchwork. I enjoy working. But not at a time when I’m wanted by family and friends.”

Jannat is the film about match-fixing where Emraan plays a bookie. “Though the film is inspired by real -life incidents in the cricketing world, we’ve covered our bases well. We don’t want real-life figures from cricket to identify themselves in the film and create trouble in Jannat. So, ironically in a film based on true-life incidents we’ve consciously steered away from getting too close to reality for comfort.”

Though real-life cricketers play the field in Jannat, they aren’t modelled on any real cricketers. Does Emraan get on the field at all? “Actually I don’t like cricket at all. Don’t play it and hardly ever watch it. Fortunately, I play a bookie. So I don’t have to play in Jannat, he mumbles sheepishly like a brat boy who hasn’t done his homework.

Emraan is all praise for his costar Sonal Chauhan. “She’s totally new. The 14th girl to be launched with me. I don’t know how many ladies Mr. Rishi Kapoor launched in his heydays. But I’m getting there.”

Emraan shivers when he remembers the uncanny resemblance between Bob Woolmer and the actor who plays him in Jannat. “When I saw the actor Richard Burton I froze. He looks so much like Bob. And on top of that they turned out to be close friends. Not me, I’d say Richard is the perfectly cast actor in Jannat.”
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Aamir Khan unveils his new look at the ‘Race’ premiere

Thursday night, March 20, Abbas-Mustan, Saif Ali Khan, Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Ritesh Deshmukh, Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif, Sameera Reddy, Mahendra Singh Dhoni,Neil Mukesh, David Dhawan and Tusshar Kapoor and Gul Panag adorned the Premiere of ‘Race’. But the person who managed to steal the show among all these glittering celebrities was Aamir Khan who took everyone with his closely cropped look.

Aamir was supposed to go bald for the new look of his film ‘Ghajini’, but he finally opted for shaved-off thinner white lines criss-crossing his head like scars.

“This is the look originally, yes. This is what the look was and this is what the director wanted so this is what I have done and there are these ’scars’ on my head and at the back also in two three places - since the character has got injured in the head,” explained Aamir to the reporters.

Wife Kiran, who was with Aamir too seems to be happy with his new look. “I think he looks hot,” she said simply.

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Preview Screening of ‘Love Story 2050′

This 19th March, PVR Juhu saw the exclusive preview screening of Harry Baweja’s much awaited ‘Love Story 2050’. The first look of the film along with the trailer was unveiled to the audience by Adlabs. Priyanka Chopra and Harry showcased the trailer of this sci-fi flick which has Harman Baweja and of course, Priyanka as the main lead. Also starring are Boman Irani, Archana Pooran Singh, Dilip Tahil and Shishir Saxena.

The film is set for it’s grand theatrical release on 21st March 2008. The music of the film is composed by Anu Malik with Lyrics by Javed Akhtar.

With this flick, Harman Baweja is making his debut on the silver screen. When asked if it was justified for Harman to get such a difficult role as his debut, the director swiftly replied, “In fact I think all the more this would be his perfect launch because the concept of the film is very strong. I think otherwise, because it’s more challenging, more difficult, more hardworking, which would yield results. I think choosing a difficult path is much more challenging and it pays off well.”

Aditya Chopra to pair up Sonam Kapoor and King Khan

As it is Aditya Chopra and Shahrukh Khan coming together after a gap of 8 long years for ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ is enough to arouse interest and to add icing to the cake is the fact that SRK’s heroine is none other than the sweet and perfectly poised Sonam Kapoor.

The film will have SRK play a 40 plus man who falls in love with a sweet 16 Punjabi girl. Aditya wanted a perfect Punjabi Kudi for the role, fluent in Punjabi as well as tall, fair and of course one who could exude the charm of a 16 year old girl. He auditioned many before zeroing in on Sonam. On the other hand, SRK happened instantly with he being the first choice for Aditya and the former giving his nod before even reading the script.

Must say, Sonam has had good luck charms on her side in this world of glamour industry. She started with SLB in ‘Saawariya’, then Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s ‘Dilli 6’ opposite Abhishek happened and if this works out perfectly, the next feather to her cap will be Aditya Chopra’s ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ opposite King Khan. What more could a newcomer ask for?

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Rimi Sen’s unfair game of squash

Now, this one really shows the darker side of the stars who instantly take success to their heads. Talking about Rimi Sen and her starry airs, the gal had enrolled her name to take part in the Celebrity Squash Tournament, but very abruptly refused to take part later when she got to know that her opponent is not a very known celeb, but just a character actor.

However, her opponent, actor Vikrant Chaudhury is not ready to take it lying down and retorts, “See, big stars always want to get involved in things which is been covered by the media. Rimi would have participated in the competition thinking that other Bollywood personalities would also have been participating and in the process, the tournament would have got media attention. But seeing that the players involved were mostly from television world have irked her and she decided to give me a walkover”.

Vikrant who portrayed the role of the CBI officer Naveen in the recently released Subhash Ghai’s Black and White says, “I was even ready to give her nine handicap points in a game of eleven, then too she didn’t want to play the match.”

Vikrant sure is very hurt and he should be, isn’t it?

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Supreme Court of India acquitted Richard Gere of Obscenity Charges

On March 14, 2007 in a verdict, Supreme Court of India stayed arrest warrant issued against Hollywood Star Richard Gere for publicly kissing Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty during a event held for HIV- AIDS awareness programme in New Delhi on 16th April, 2007 under Obscenity Act.

This public kissing offended the feelings of the Hindu hardliners- who- alleged pair of being maligning India’s conservative culture. Consequently an Indian judge issued an arrest warrant against Gere and summoned Shetty, however summons against Shetty was suspended later on. Gere who is a die-hard devout Buddhist is deeply involved in act of charities in India related to HIV and Orphans.

Katrina Kaif going places

Katrina Kaif is sure going through a creamier phase of her life. With 4 hits last year (Namstey London, Apne, Partner and Welcome), the journey continues for the lady. She has been signing some really big and lucrative deals. Her two hot and sexy numbers ‘Touch Me‘ and ‘Sexy Lady‘ in Abbas Mustan’s film ‘Race‘ has already caught the attention of public and are topping the music charts.

To add on to everything, Katrina’s Rs 6 cr deal with Studio 18 has generated interest amongst other A-list production houses who want to get this happening gal to their credit.

Now, reportedly, Katrina has been offered a whopping Rs 1.5 crore for doing a dance number and a few more scenes in Shree Ashtavinayak’s ‘Blue’, which stars Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Lara Dutta in lead roles. Being too lucrative an offer, Kats has apparently accepted it and has allotted around ten days for the film in the month of May.

Parag Desai, the media consultant of Shree Ashtavinayak confirmed having signed Katrina for ‘Blue’ but didn’t really confirm or deny the amount paid. In fact he even said that Katrina has a proper role in the film and not just an item number.

Well, well, good going Kats!

Hrithik Roshan announced as the brand ambassador of Cinthol

Post the success of Jodhaa Akbar, Hrithik Roshan is on a high. Hrithik who is quite a favorite in the endorsement circle, was announced as the brand ambassador of the new, improved Cinthol range of soaps, talc and deo at a function in Mumbai yesterday (March 19)

Cinthol the popular and much-loved brand of Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), unleashed ‘24-hour confidence’ with its new range of soaps, talc and deo sprays in three exciting fragrances - Classic, Cologne and Sport in a trendy new packaging. Even its earlier products Cinthol fresh soap and Cinthol regular soap will now be available in a new and exciting packaging.

Speaking at the launch, Mrs Tanya Dubash (Executive Director and President-Marketing of Godrej Industries), said “The new Cinthol range stands for confidence of achievers who constantly strive to realize their aspirations without stopping. Cinthol gives them ‘24-Hour Confidence’ and enables them to lead a ‘Don’t Stop Life’. Hrithik Roshan was chosen as the brand ambassador as he exudes confidence and doesn’t stop till he meets the high benchmarks he sets for himself”

Hrithik added, “It’s an honour for me to be associated with a brand like Cinthol which has such a strong legacy. As Cinthol is all about ‘24- Hour confidence’, energy and a ‘Don’t Stop Life’ attitude, it was very natural for me to associate with this brand. Its in perfect sync with my lifestyle and attitude”

So, get ready to see Duggu flaunt his macho look for this commercial soon.

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“The secret of my beauty is water” Hema Malini

New Delhi, (IANS) Hema Malini, Bollywood’s Dream Girl, Wednesday revealed the secret of her beauty - water.

“The secret of my beauty is water,” Hema Malini told IANS. “I drink a lot of water.”

The MP was in the capital to launch advertisement campaigns for a company’s water purifier system featuring the actor and her daughters Ahana Deol and Esha Deol.

Hema Malini earlier told reporters: “I also do ‘pranayam’, yoga, stretching and exercise to stay fit. I also take lots of milk and milk products. In fact, all homemakers like me must dedicate at least one hour to themselves.

“I know all of them would instantly give an excuse that they do not get time. In that case they must get up one hour early and do yoga to avoid problems like joint pains.

“Also, women must set a target for themselves that they would not gain weight beyond a certain point. They must become a vegetarian but fast twice in a week. It helps one know the body better.”

She spoke glowingly about her daughters.

“It was interesting to work with the kids (daughters). Although, we stay together at home, working collectively was great fun! I am looking forward to do more work with them.”
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Yeh Hai Youngistan Meri Jaan

Pepsi’s latest campaign features Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor with SRK. Aiming at young India here are pictures from the drink’s ‘Yeh Hai Youngistan Meri Jaan’ campaign.

That’s how I developed my six-pack

Ek Hockey Dunga Main Rakh Ke

I can’t stay away from this

Singing Star

All My Tunes For You

I should have been in Goal

Yeh Body Maange More

Aditya Chopra’s Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

Aditya Chopra’s Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is the topic of much speculation even before the first scene has been canned.

Shah Rukh Khan and Sonam Kapoor have been locked down to play the main leads and from what we hear the story might just be another Nishabd.

SRK is expected to play a 40 year old NRI who is based in the UK and leads the life of a loner. He returns to his hometown where he meets the young Sonam Kapoor. Playing a typical Punjabi kudi who is just 16 years of age, Sonam is expected to have all the attributes that SRK stays away from.

But slowly and steadily, Khan moves from being the recluse and loner to enjoying life thanks to Kapoor. But obviously their friendship doesn’t go down well with the village folks who look at this friendship of Sonam with a man 24 years her senior suspiciously.

Filming for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is expected to begin on May 12 and will be released at the end of the year on December 19.

This film will mark the return of Aditya Chopra to the director’s chair after his super hit Mohabbatein (2000). And although Yashraj may hope for a repeat performance from their head honcho with Nishabd still a part of most Bollywood viewers’ memories, the success of this film is something that even the Yashraj-SRK winning combination cannot guarantee!

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2008 will see more first timers trying their hands behind the camera

2007 saw a number of debutant directors like Aamir Khan (TZP), Sajid Khan (Heyy Baby), Navdeep Singh (Manorama Six Feet Under) and Sagar Ballary (Bheja Fry) making their mark. And 2008 will see more first timers trying their hands behind the camera.

Yash Raj’s action packed Tashan will be directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, the writer of Dhoom series. He has also written dialogues for Guru and directed the first 260 episodes of Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi.

The movie, which has been shot in Greece, Ladakh and Kerala, includes a big cast - Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor.

One time recluse Ajay Devgan will also be stepping behind the camera with U, Me Aur Hum. About his foray into direction, he says, “Acting just happened to me but I have always worked behind the camera. I started assisting dad at the age of 8 when I used to travel with him on the sets. I also assisted director Shekhar Kapoor and half directed Dushmani with him my film is straight from the heart I have been passionate about direction and finally my dream has come true.”

U Me Aur Hum is an emotional love story of Ajay and Kajol which begins on a cruise liner. There are parallel love stories of Sumeet Raghavan -Divya Dutta and Karan Khanna - Isha Shravani.

Vivek Sharma will treat all kids to the story of a child and a ghost in Bhoothnath. About the film, the director who has struggled in the industry for 12 years and has also worked for Shahrukh Khan’s Red Chilies, says, “It’s about innocence, honesty and pure love of child - a warm relationship between a child and ghost. It’s a dream come true that I am working with Big B and SRK.”

Yash Raj has decided to step into animation films with Roadside Romeo which they are producing in association with Walt Disney. And the reins of direction are in the hands of the ‘masoom’ Jugal Hansraj.

“It’s is a huge task for me to direct a film under Yash Raj and I’m very excited for the film to release but 40% of work is remaining,” says the actor turned director. The film will have the voice overs of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor.

Dharma Productions too will see a debutant director - Tarun Mansukhani with Dostana. Tarun assisted Karan Johar from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai till Kabhie Alvida Na Kehna and before that worked under Anand Mahendroo for Dekh Bhai Dekh.

The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra and Bobby Deol in a special appearance.

Well let’s see what these fresh talents can deliver.

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Brand Ambassador of women power - Pooja Bhatt takes on Raigad’s cops head on

If you thought that Women’s Day was over, then you better think again, for the ‘Brand Ambassador’ of women power- Pooja Bhatt- is leaving no stone unturned in taking the Raigad cops head on.

She vocally criticized the Raigad cops for failing to nab the culprits, who on Saturday, had hit two nuns on their private parts and attempted to strip them in Alibaug. And the adivasi women who had tried to save them were also attacked. The mob reasoned the attack by saying that hat the nuns was influencing the adivasis to turn to their faith.

Pooja backed these nuns saying that she has personally seen them build 200 homes for adivasis with proper sanitation and that she had personally spoken to the adivasis about them being influenced into Christianity and the tribals denied such charges. She also elucidated that she was against forcible or induced conversion, by giving her own family background as an example
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Shruti Hasan Photo Gallery

Take a look at these sexy pictures of new babe on the block, flaunting her
cleavage in sexy outfit.Kamal hasan is showing his affection by giving her a
little kiss(no pun intended), she walked THE RAMP in WLFIW.

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