Mallika Sherawat plays Cobra’s wife No Bra in Hissss. Jokes apart, the movie is a joke.
Story of Hissss: A lonely, sad Nagin (Mallika Sherawat) moves into the city in search of her ‘nag’ who has been stolen away by an American hunter who wants to make use of the ‘nagmani’ to cure his cancer. On her way, the female serpent takes the form of humane female (eye-candy Mallika Sherawat) and helps women who have been oppressed and abused. The city witnesses a series of murders that are horrific and gory.
Chasing the trail is Irrfan Khan who is confused if there is something called ‘nagin taking revene’ or is it just a plain old folklore. There is Vikram Gupta and his forensic team who are assigned to finding evidence about the source of these murders, whom the locals believe is the handiwork of this ‘ichardaari nagin’
Plus point for Hissss: The only ‘special’ effect worth talking about is a nude Mallika Sherawat! She cavorts through the film in her birthday suit and males in the audience will be thankful for seeing her without clothes under the excuse of a snake-ridden movie.
Minus points of Hissss: The content is hardly there, the film is made tackily, special effects are bad and out of place Jennifer Lynch wanted to give her take on the Indian fetish for snakes but the result are far from satisfying.
Performances in Hissss: The lesser said about this the better. Mallika Sherawat is average but the rest of the cast is terrible. Irrfan Khan seems to have a genuine expression of surprise and disbelief in the film; he really seems to be wondering how did he land up in this project in the first place.
Conclusion: Mallika you are hot but only Sridevi can hissss better.
Rating:*(Poor)
Bollywood and Plagiarism: List of Bollywood movies copied from Hollywood
Bollywood movies are often targeted for copying from Hollywood movies. Forget the music, even the scripts and screenplay of most Bollywood movies are copied from Hollywood movies. Here is a list of Bollywood movies lifted, inspired or copied from Hollywood films...
Bollywood Actresses Without Makeup Pictures
Our Bollywood Actresses are just as simple and ordinary under the cakes of makeup, mascara and facials. Check out how our Bollywood actresses look after they remove makeup. Presenting the STRAIGHT OUT OF THE BED, WITHOUT MAKEUP LOOK OF BOLLYWOOD ACTRESSES
Ajay Devgan or Akshay Kumar: Who is better?
Two actor-superstars Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgan have been doing brilliantly right through their careers. Both of them started their careers together and even acted with each other in successful movies of the 90s like Suhaag.Here are the common factors between Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgan.
Rajnikanth Jokes and his Super Natural Powers
We all know that Rajnikanth is a timeless superstar and his Endhian Robot is arguably, the biggest ever hit in South India. The second most powerful entertainer in Asia, after Jackie Chan, Rajnikanth has proved that he is Mr. Box Office himself. Let us now go to the lighter side of life and enjoy some Rajnikanth jokes.
Hissss Movie Review: Run Away From the Nagin
6:20 AM
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Rakta Charitra: Bloody Good Movie
6:18 AM
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Rakta Charitra is one of the Ram Gopal Varma’s better films. But then there is one disclaimer that should go along with the film: kids and pregnant women may do good staying out of it, because this movie is one of the most violent movies in Indian cinema.
Story of Rakta Charitra : Rakta Charitra is the story of the feared criminal in South India, Patiala Ravi. We find out how the shy, soft-spoken man becomes a menace of the Andhra Pradesh with 54 murder cases on his head. Actually, he is a rebel with a cause, his brother and father were killed by anti-social elements which made him a hardened criminal. His contacts became so powerful that he ended up being a minister in NT RamaRao’s cabinet. The role of Patiala Ravi is played by the talented Vivek Oberoi.
For the first half, you see nothing but violence, killing and blood fest. The movie tones down its violent content after scond half, when a famous star turned politican (Shatrughan Sinha) comes into the scene and tutors Patiala Ravi to reform and become a minister. The movie ends with Patiala Ravi making his mission to put a full stop to the Goonda Raj in the state.
Plus points about Rakta Charitra: You will find the movie your entertainment toast if you love blood, gore and violence. The content is good as well, in fact, better than the ones that have been coming up with rapid succession in the past few months . The movie is taut and by the time, you leave the theater, your head reels with an impact. Ram Gopal Varma did cheat us with an abrupt ending in Agyaat and promised us an Agyaat 2 which no one seemed interested in. Here also, he tells us to wait for Rakta Charitra 2, and we are excited to see the second part unfold. In other words, the director has left the movie on a high note wih the introduction of Surya.
Another thing good about the movie is Ramu’s direction; he shows signs of brilliance that slipped into dormancy after Company. You can see flashes of brilliance that you saw in his iconic film, Satya. The cinematography by Amar Rathod and the screenplay by Prashant Pandey impress as well.
What we like is Ramu’s ability to surprise us and throw cinema at us, whether we like it or not. This one is miles away from a typical Bollywood movie: there are no good looking girls and guys, no family get-together, no music except for the jarring background score, no romance, no comedy just plain, pissed-off, rebellious cinema. The fights are authentic and no make-believe computer generated ones like the ones in Dabanng and Aakrosh.
Minus points about Rakta Charitra:
We do hope Ramu leaves his bad habits: shaky camera angles, tight close up and extra loud background score. They bring in a sense of déjà-vu and in fact, take attention from what we want to see.
Performances in Rakta Charitra
Vivek Oberoi evoked fear as Maya Dolas in Shoot out at Lokhandwala, but in this he evokes the chill and raw power. He has acted the role of Patiala Ravi with utmost finesse. Shatrughan Sinha is fantastic as well, it is nice to see him on big screen after a long time and only an actor of stature could do justice to a role like that. Abhimanyu Singh as the kick-ass villain is the man of the match here, he is just so good being bad, that he may win the best actor in a negative role award. The character actors especially Sudeep, Ashwini Kalsekar, Sushmita Mukherjee, Sushant Mukherjee and many others too put in a measured performance.
Conclusion: Rakht Charitra is not for the faint hearted and the lily-livered. This is certainly not the movie you can take your girlfriend out for or as a happy family gathering. But if you are a niche audience, who loves the kicks and the boom-bangs, go for it.
Rating:****(Very Good)
Jhootha Hi Sahi Movie Review: Disappointing Watch
4:40 AM
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Jhootha Hi Sahi did have high expectations since people are still having the Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na(2008) hangover and were offering an encore of sorts with great music. But this one has been a bumpy, disappointing ride. Except for a good attempt by John Abraham, Jhootha Hi Sahi falls flat on its face.
Story of Jhootha Hi Sahi: One night, a sleepy Siddarth (John Abraham)gets a call from someone who is threatening to commit suicide. Siddarth manages to talk him out of it, but soon he finds that he gets more calls of this sort. As days pass, he becomes an agony uncle to people who are frustrated, in despair, suffering a heart-break, going through a low phase etc. One of them who call him is Mishka (Pakhi). As they keep conversing, both discover a bond between them.
Mishka finds that Sid is her friend, philosopher, guide while Sid gets an inkling that she is someone who would let him look at a life through a fresh perspective. To impress her further, our bloke starts to lie, and makes up story about his dare-devilry and how he manages to tame sharks and climbed precarious mountains. Finally, one day they meet and Siddarth feels that he has never met a more gorgeous woman in his entire life. He falls in love but how does he tell her that he is a mere bookseller with four friends and a little apartment?
Plus points of Jhootha Hi Sahi: Only John Abraham and his geeky look
Minus points of Jhootha Hi Sahi: One does not have to say that there has to be deep-rooted chemistry between the lead pair; either it has to be cute or passionate; but there is none here. Both Pakhi and John go through the film with a one-dimensional approach..
Another big offender is A.R.Rahman. We had already said that Rahman has been losing his touch and he makes it evident here. The songs are of the fast-forwarding variety.
If you are not able to conjure a good script, at least there should be an interesting screenplay with romantic moments. Here also, it falters; there are other subplots and characters taking more screen time than the main leads. Pakhi’s characterization(she wrote the script and screenplay) is confusing, which is why you are not exactly jumping in your seat when she units with John at the end. We find that she dumps John for Madhavan(in a shoddy role) and then dumps Mads to come back to John. The climax over-the-top just like Jaane Tu, but while that one was cute, this one is irritating.
Performances in Jhootha Hi Sahi: John Abraham should be lauded for taking up movies that defy his usual sexy image. But then he has taken a wrong movie to showcase his acting skill. Pakhi may be good looking in a conventional manner but she does not have the screen presence for this kind of canvas. Also her acting is not too flattering either. The lesser said about the character actors, the better. And Madhavan, you have a loyal audience, don’t just be a Govinda of Raavan who does roles just for the heck of it!
Conclusion: Sach toh Yeh Hain ki Jhootha hi Sahi is boring
Rating:**(Average)
The hottest Rain Songs in Bollywood
3:45 AM
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Let us look at the best, hottest rain songs in Bollywood. These rain numbers have been singled out for their sensuality, naughtiness and fantastic music..
1. Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Se: Flashback to 1958, the city is fast asleep. An annoyed Madhu Bala brings her rundown car into a garage. Kishore Kumar as the adorable Manu sings ‘Ek Ladki Bheegi Si’ a delightful song about a woman being drenched in the rains.
2. Pyaar Hua Ikraar Hua: One of the most romantic songs ever in Bollywood, Raj Kapoor and Nargis’s chemistry was ethereal. Shree 420’s Pyaar Hua Ikraar Hua song continues to be one of the best rain caressed romantic numbers ever in Indian cinema.
3. Aaj Rapat Jaye: A delightfully sensuous song, Amitabh Bachchan and Smita Patil seem to have fun unabashedly in this sexy song from Namak Halal.
4. Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein: Zeenat Aman and Rajesh Khanna liven up the night with their romantic rain number from Ajnabi.
5. Tip Tip Barsa Pani: Yep, this song was inspired from Dr. Alaban, but the orgasmic chemistry between Raveena Tandon and Akshay Kumar makes it one of the most seductive numbers in Bollywood. The movie, you ask? But obvious, Mohra.
6. Barso Re: Aishwarya Rai celebrates the spirit of rain and youth in Guru. Her graceful dance, beautiful cinematography, A.R.Rahman’s magic and the silken voice of Shreya Goshal makes it one of the most favorite rain songs of Bollywood.
Ajay Devgan, Best Bollywood Actor 2010, Ajay Devgn's successful films
1:41 PM
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Ajay Devgn’s best year is 2010(wish him better years ahead!) with a lot of successes in professional front as well as personal life. Ajay Devgn has got a dream run at the box office with 4 back to back hits, Atithi Tum Kab Jaogey, Rajneeti, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, Aakrosh. Golmaal 3 is definitely going to be the best way for him to end the year with a bang. On a personal note, Ajay was gifted a son by the Almight, a new entrant to their family. The relatively media shy actor continues to score hits after hits without making too much noise.
We have seen that every actor has been having their best year since the past few years as we can see below
2006 belonged to Hrithik Roshan with two mega hits, Dhoom 2 and Krrish and Shah Rukh Khan with Om Shanti Om and Chak De India
2008 did not belong to one particular actor
2007 belonged to Akshay Kumar with hits like Namastey London, Heyy Babyy and Bhool Bhulaiya
2009 belonged to Ranbir Kapoor with Wake Up Side, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and the critically acclaimed Rocket Singh.
But from the above, we see that no actor has been able to score so many hits in one year, each of them distinctly separate from each other in terms of themes and characterization like Ajay has. While he played a common man in 2010’s first hit, Atithi Tum Kab Jaogey, Ajay Devgn played a grass-root politician in Rajneeti. Then in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, he won rave reviews for what some felt, was his career-best performance. Ajay is back with a top notch thriller, Aakrosh, directed by Priyadarshan. Close on the heels is the most awaited comic caper, Golmaal 3.
Starting his innings with an interesting entry in Phool aur Kaante(1992), Ajay has been the only actor who has been consistent with his hits. His movies have always made decent business throughout the 90s with hits like Dilwale, Diljale, Suhaag, Jigar, Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha. He was slotted as an action hero in the beginning, and most of his characters had more or less a common theme, usually of a person who was conspired against, his family traumatized and his sister raped making him vengeful enough to seek revenge. In fact, at that time, a particular role if rejected by Ajay Devgn could suit, Akshay Kumar or Sunil Shetty or vice versa; and all of them would fit like a glove
Ajay was evidently slotted as an intense actor in the 90s, but his intensity was honed in the best manner by Mahesh Bhatt who helped him win a National Award for Zakhm. In the year 1999, Ajay Devgn got Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and since then he started taking scripts that would showcase his talents. Ram Gopal Varma gave him one of his best roles in Company(2001) and then in Bhoot (2002)
Stepping out of his regular slot, he began to work with different scripts and genres, and these movies turned out to be a stage to showcase his talents. Ajay Devgn walked away with National Award for Best Actor and Best Actor Critics Award for The Legend of Bhagat Singh. He impressed again as a cool but ruthless villain in Khakee. Full credit to Raj Kumar Santoshi to make him give his best in both these films. He again walked away with the Filmfare Best Villain Award for Kaal.
In 2003, Ajay Devgan also was nominated for Best Actor’s Award in Prakash Jha’s Gangajaal and again two years later for the prolific director’s Apharan(2005). In 2006, Ajay was again in the nominations for the best actor for Omkara. To balance such thought provoking cinema, he began to change gears and do full blown comedy in Rohit Shetty’s big hits, Golmaal, Sunday, Golmaal Returns and All the Best. In All the Best, Ajay was so good that people even forgot that he is actually an action hero.
In 2010, Ajay has given us a ‘Thali’ menu so to say:
Light comedy: Athiti Tum Kab Jaogey
Political drama: Rajneeti
Underworld flick: Once Upon a Time in Mumbai
Thriller: Aakrosh
Comedy: Golmaal 3.
All the Best to Ajay Devgn, here is wishing a super success for Golmaal 3.
Vote for Ajay Devgan's best performance in 2010 and also read about who is better Ajay Devgan or Akshay Kumar
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Rohit Shetty's Movies and Their Kickass Dialogues
12:51 PM
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One thing good about Rohit Shetty's movies are their kick-ass one liners. In all his three back to back hits, the one liners really rocked. They are usually smart ones and not something that are just put for effect or boring. All the Best, incidentally had the best one-liners and funny lines, which is why it is still regarded as his best work. Let us look at the smashing one-liners in Rohit Shetty movies
All the Best
1. Failure mein phd hoon.- Phata Hua Dhol.
Tere se bada degree mere pass hain: Maha Bbekaar Aaadmi
2. My personal favorite(tailormade for Sanjay Dutt): Comedy toh abhi abhi shuru ki hain beta, action toh tees saal se kartha aa raha hoon
3. Dosti me ek doosrey ka faida dekha jaatha hain, faida utaya nahin jaata
4. I care a bhakra nangal damn, yeah?
5. Ab patha chala, doosre ke credit card se shopping karo toh kaise lagtha hain?
Golmaal Returns
1. Shaq what the **ck
2. Aain shapath main bakasoor hoon, I mean bekasoor hoon
3. Horny ko kaun taal saktha hain (this line went without laughs, possibly because Shreyas Talpade did not stress on that 'h' word but it was a really smart one)
4. maja fakt aii pappa (Shreyas says when Celina rattles off the name of her grand father..ponappa, chinappa)
Golmaal
Arre Sameer
Bachpan mein dekha tha
lollipop khata tha,choti chaddi pehenta tha
badi shararat karta tha!
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Knock Out movie review: Phone Booth on a Wednesday
12:21 PM
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Knock Out is a mixture of two of the best movies of Hollywood and Bollywood, Phone Booth and A Wednesday. Though the producers may deny that it has nothing to do with Phone Booth, people who have watched the Hollywood movie will think otherwise. But after interval, we know that there is our desi tadka too in the film.
Story of Knock Out: In today’s times where a phone booth is an extinct item, we have a swanky one here, with plush interiors and guess what, a bullet-proof pane! So, we have an investment banker (Irrfan Khan) instead of Colin Firth (who played a model coordinator in the original) entering a phone booth to make calls from a PCO so that he cannot be traced. There are millions in his car that he has stashed away. Just as he is about to go out of the booth, he gets a phone call from an anonymous caller(Sanjay Dutt) who makes his life impossible by saying that he has to be in the booth or he would kill him. It seems that Dutt is hidden in the opposite building and has trained his eyes and gun on him.
The police and the media come swarming to the place, just like the way it was in the original version. But here, we have an eye-candy of a journalist, Kangna Ranaut, who irritates everytime she speaks. We later come to know that Sanjay Dutt is just like our ’A Wednesday’ man (Naseerudin Shah) who has problems with our ‘system’ and the fact that politicians are looting our country and revenue.
Plus points about Knock Out
The exchange of words between Irrfan Khan and Sanjay Dutt are funny and thrilling. If you have not watched the Hollywood version, you will love Knock Out, especially in the first half
Minus Points about Knock Out
Knock Out has the body of Phonebooth but the soul of a Wednesday. Like Naseeruddin Shah, Sanjay is also a nameless character in the film. Like the 2008 hit, Sanjay also manages to fool the cops and keep his identity a secret. But compared to that one, this one is preachy and dragging. Also Kangna Ranaut’s role falters heavily and a journalist dressed as a tart definitely sticks out like a sore thumb. Kangna’s worst performance, if this was her debut film, she would have been written off, for sure. Her performance is exaggerated and her accent is misplaced. Also, the movie is pretty one dimensional and a lot of possible tense moments are cheesed off without much of an impact.
Performances in Knock Out: Director Mani Shankar does the unthinkable, makes Irrfan Khan over-act. Still he is fine in some scenes like the strip-tease scene. Sanjay Dutt sleep walks through , his trade-mark Dutt swagger does the jigs for him. Kangna is not the right choice, for that matter, that role should haven’t been created in the first place.
Conclusion: Passable fare
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Aakrosh Movie Review: A Gripping Thriller
12:01 PM
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Story of Aakrosh:
Siddanth(Akshaye Khanna) and Pratap(Ajay Devgn) are two CBI officers who are investigating the case of three medical students who have suddenly disappeared in the little town of Jhanjhar, Bihar. Two months have elapsed since Diwali but neither the cops nor the police have an inkling of where these three students are. So, Siddanth and Pratap take over the case, but the road to investigation is polluted with corruption, red-tapism and narrow minded people who refuses to cooperate. Finally, it dawns to the three that honor-killing is the root cause behind the missing students, and there lies a web of deception and cover-ups that refuses to give away any information.
Plus points of Aakrosh:
Priyadarshan’s direction: His best films have been the ones on serious stuff like Kalapaani,the national award winning Kanjeevaram, Virasat and Gardish. He is in the same element for Aakrosh as well, holding the narrative tight and the pace quick.
Characterization of the lead characters: Ajay Devgn and Akshaye Khanna compliment each other well in the film. While Ajay plays a hot-headed guy, Akshaye Khanna is someone who likes to confuse the suspect and elicit the truth. Paresh Rawal plays a corrupt cop and it is a treat to see him in a negative character after eons.
Brilliant cinematography is another mainstay of the film. Rural Bihar is captured in all its stark, natural beauty.
The songs are a bit of an irritant.Bipasha Basu suddenly in mini skirts, tank tops and ‘just out of salon’hairstyle and Ajay Devgn in the Golmaal 3 look, makes you believe if you are watching a Rohit Shetty film, in one of the song sequences.
Paresh Rawal; ah , it is a joy to see him pull off a negative elan with such elan. He delivers quite a punch here. Bipasha Basu’ s performance is not worth much talking about because she is more of a supporting character in this film.
In conclusion: Aakrosh is a thriller that has its tempo going right till the end.
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Bollywood Celebrities Plastic Surgery and Botox
5:49 AM
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Priyanka Chopra has gone through nosejob (rhinoplasty) as you can see. It is also obvious that she has gone through skin lightening treatments to make her skin fairer
Sushmita Sen's is perhaps the first actress who openly admitted that she wore silicon implants.
Aamir Khan and plastic surgery? You bet! His youthful appearance in 3 Idiots which made him look all of 22, our real life Benjamin Button, seem to have made wrinkles non-existent in his dictionary. But see his face in Fanna in 2006 and you know he has been toying with Botox, facelift and fillers. if you see 3 Idiots, even when he is talking animatedly, there is not even a hint of a wrinkle.
Mallika Sherawat a plastic surgery product? For sure, her assets definitely makes it obvious but hey, look closely at her tummy. Seems to be a tummy tuck scar (but shouldn' it go from hip to hip) or is it smart lip? Looks like a C-section scar too.. Well.well...
Shah Rukh Khan's hair weave seen. You can see SRK'S wig here, this wig piece is integrated into the hair by gluing it on the crown of the head, with the help of surgical strength glue. Salman Khan fans, don't feel to happy? Even he has not been so lucky in the hair department:)
Koena Mitra's nose job: Eveyone knows about Koena Mitra's infamous nosejob. She has gone through it all: silicon implants, nose job and lip job. Sadly, the last two backfired and the girl lost a lot of money. We are sure Koena Mitra knows cosmetic surgery better than films, now due to trial and error.
Bipasha Basu's silicon based breast augmentation had hogged headlines. For the uninitiated, these pictures will clarify speculations.She had enhanced her bust line by a good three inches,because in Bollywood size does matter and she has done a South Indian film, where size definitely matters! But there was also a nasty rumor about her plastic surgeon trying to sue Bipasha for 25 lakhs for his job
Finally let us come to the queen of Bollywood plastic surgery, Shilpa Shetty. A cosmetic surgery delight, we should say. Shilpa Shetty seems to have got them all, butt implants, breast implants and a nose job, which is public knowledge.
Note: Some of the pictures are courtesy plasticdesis.com
Katrina Kaif's beauty secrets, Katrina Kaif Make Up
5:33 AM
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Katrina Kaif’s beauty and makeup secrets, here it from the famous that can launch a thousand brands
1. Make-up can only enhance what you already have. Obviously, make-up is important for every woman. I feel the most commonly made mistake is using too much. Find what suits you even if it’s just emphasising your eyes, and keeping your lips natural. I usually just put a highlighter under my eyes, a thin eyeliner and of course, because of our climate, a powder compact is always handy!
2. Beautiful hair is a woman’s crowning glory. One of the first things people notice is your hair. Nowadays, there are so many safe options to help you groom your hairstyle. For example, if your hair is frizzy and unmanageable, you can do various straightening treatments which last a few months, to save time.
3. If you look good, you will feel good. Hit the gym! Most of us hate the gym, but there are ways that can help you enjoy working out. Get a workout partner -- if not a trainer -- or somebody who has similar goals as you. If you don’t enjoy cardio, yoga is an option or pilates, or even just walking for half an hour is better than nothing.
4. Eat right. So first and foremost, would be diet. Dieting is not hard, it’s actually about sensible eating. Avoid overly processed and fried foods. Antioxidants are essential to glowing skin. Gorge on all kinds of berries and other fruits, as they have high antioxidant content.
5. Dress sensibly. Trying to follow fashion trends can be very complicated and usually goes wrong. Find out what suits your body, what you feel comfortable in and dress accordingly. Simple jeans and a white shirt can have a better impact then a loudly styled outfit.
6. Beauty Sleep. No one looks nice with bags under their eyes. Sleep is very important to give your body rest. Stress is the worst thing for your skin and health. Try and find time for simple things like spa treatments, head massages and take out time for yourself! Read More......
Akshay Kumar Diet and Fitness Secrets
5:21 AM
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Akshay Kumar’s diet and fitness secrets are something that everyone would like to benefit from. You have seen him hosting the Kitchen Show Masterchef with aplomb. At 43, he looks so hot and fit that even guys half his age may get a complex. No wonder, he was looking absolutely perfect paired opposite Jiah Khan,22, in Housefull as he did with Raveena Tandon eons ago in Mohra. Let’s hear it from the man Akshay himself about fitness and diet tips
Try and eat within 20 minutes of waking up. The most important thing to do in the morning is cleanse your body and boost your metabolism. Start with hot lime water. Then start with slow cardio so your body can immediately go into 'fat burning' mode.
You can never drink enough water. Tank up with healthy fluids so your body doesn't think your stomach is empty, it also helps you eat less at meal times.
Eat as often as possible. Keep the portions small. Make sure you are getting enough of carbs, proteins etc. Go for steamed, sauteed or grilled food instead of deep fried. Eating every two hours may seem boring but that's the only way to keep your metabolism high, burn fat and stay healthy. You should never go without food. If you starve yourself, your body goes into shock and stores the food you eat instead of burning it.
You don't have to be so strict on your diet, you just need to be sensible. Eat everything in moderation. If you restrict yourself from eating something you like, it won't be long before you lose control and start to binge. That's the biggest failure of all dieting techniques. Diets are a regime; they are not there to kill you, just to guide you.
Know when to stop If you are given a big plate of food, it doesn't mean you lick the plate clean. Eat in a small plate, take small bites and chew your food properly. Stop eating when you are feeling 70% full. In order to shrink your over sized stomach you must learn to eat little and often. Trust me, it's the best way.
Try to finish eating your meal at least two hours before bedtime. At night, your body is resting so it doesn't need a big meal. Ideally try and have your dinner no later than 7-8 pm. Soups, salads and veggies are perfect for dinner. Definitely no carbs (rice, bread) because your body will not burn them while you're sleeping. It'll only gift you the famous Indian paunch. Read More......
Aishwarya Rai Beauty Secrets and Skin Care
5:04 AM
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Well, in skincare, not that I am some major person who sits and works extremely hard in this area, I am just thankful to my genes but nevertheless I think what's absolutely essential is lifestyle and its important not to abuse your body beyond a point because it always reflects itself on your entire being actually, but since we are talking about skincare specifically, here goes...
Ash's Diet I am not saying to be so strict as to not have your occasional junk food or cheat on the kind of indulgent foods what we call comfort food but nevertheless, I think what you put in your body will always reflect on your skin. Hence again find a balance and discipline there as your diet also does reflect on your skin.
Water consumption is extremely important. Consume a certain amount of fresh food, raw foods as in fruits, vegetables, juices. Hydration, I think is something we all need to be consciously aware of in our busy lifestyles. We should hydrate ourselves and I think that's extremely important for our skincare.
Aishwarya's beauty sleep: Sleep which we all constantly are trying to achieve enough of. I think putting in adequate amount of sleep and rest for your body is also essential in skin looking healthy.
Basic Hygiene is extremely, extremely important for skincare. Maintain a good level hygiene. just being clean inside out is extremely important.
The 3-step daily routine Keep your skin clean with the basic facewash, cleansing, toning and moisturising. Know your skin type and the kind of cleanser that you would need. Deep pore cleanser is necessary if you often have breakouts and rashes or extremely oily skin. Find a deep pore cleanser that works. Face wash that works for you skin type along with a toner and moisturizing at the start of the day and the end of the day. I think if you bear all this in mind it should work for you.
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Emraan Hashmi in Three Bollywood Sequels
7:41 AM
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Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi will be sequels of his three successful films next year. We already said 2011 is the year of Bollywood sequels and Emraan hopes to contribute three of his! The actor will be seen in the second parts of "Murder", "Jannat" and "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai" -- all of which were hits at the box office.
"The script of the second part of ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai' is getting written out. So right now, there is no confirmation when it will start, but it's definitely on," the actor told IANS.
"The sequel of ‘Jannat' too will start next year. Kunal Deshmukh is still scripting it. We will try and make it bigger and better than the original ‘Jannat'. In this one he will deal with another area of match-fixing," he added.
Talking about the biggest hit of his career, Murder (the biggest adult hit ever in Bollywood), Emraan says, "We are working on the sequel of ‘Murder' too. We will start shooting for that in November this year.” Why is Emraan wearing doing so many sequels in one year? Well he says, : "I'm not doing the sequels just because the first part was a hit.
Emraan shares, "It's very important that when a sequel is being made the script is good, it's important that it's better than the first part because people expect it from the film. There is more responsibility. Keeping all that in mind, I then said 'yes' for the films." At the moment, he is busy with Crook which will touch upon the topic of racial attacks on Indians in Australia. The movie is directed by Mohit Suri, who has maintained that he will marry Udita Goswami only if the movie is a hit. We hope he is joking!
Shankar, James Cameron of India
7:07 AM
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S Shankar, the low profile director, is now being called India's James Cameron, after the success of Endhiran (Robot). Gentleman came in as early as 1993 and introduced the nimble steps of Prabhudeva in the iconic dance number ‘Chik Paku Raile’. He then went on to direct Kadhalan ‘Hum Se Muqabala’ (1994), the ‘Muqabla Muqabla number’ is still regarded as A.R.Rahman’s best dance number ever; with ‘Urvashi Urvashi’ coming close.
In 1995, Shankar released India with a double role to Kamal Hassan; the film was India’s official entry to the Oscar for the Best Foreign Language Category. He directed Aishwarya Rai in her second film ‘Jeans’ against Prashant, which was also selected as the Best Foreign Film to the Oscars.
Shankar struck consistently with Mudhavala(1999), Nayak(2001),Boys(2003), Anniyan(2005) and then went on to give Rajnikanth’s biggest blockbusters Sivaji-The Boss(2007) and Robot(2010). Nayak, may have been an average hit in Bollywood but it still continues to be the most repeated movie on satellite television.
Shankar’s movies are not only technically proficient but he has had the foresight of exploring some of the real Indian ruins, palaces, heritage sights and seven wonders of the world (he shot it first for Jeans) before other Bollywood producers began to cover them. You may be awe-struck by the Stan Winston special effects and action in Endhiran Robot and would love to believe, that Endhiran is the first Indian movie that truly graces Hollywood standards. It is not that his movies are mere technical razzmatazz, he works out on a solid plot in all of his films.
Nayak’s plot of a person becoming a prime-minister for one day looks straight from a school essay, but it has been so warmly received that when anyone talks about handling the reins of the state or country for a day, people compare it with Shankar’s Nayak. Movies like Nayak, Gentleman, Indian(Hindustani) were all about a common man taking on the system.
When tell Shankar that he is India’s James Cameron, he laughs, quotient.” “Stop pulling my leg. I don’t need any more spotlight on me than that is already there.” While seven of his films are among the biggest hits in the Tamil cinema, Endhiran is on its way to become the biggest Tamil blockbuster ever, poised to cross Rs. 250 crore mark.
Shankar,norn in a fairly affluent family in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, e worked as a quality control supervisor till the movie bug bit him. On a telephone call he still introduces himself as, “Hi I’m Shankar, the director,’’ and when you incredulously ask him why he says that, he replies, “my films and I are twins, joined at the hip.’’ Though he is delightfully soft-spoken and does not throw attitude like other directors who are not even half his statute do, Shankar is the boss. Though he has worked with the best of the lot, Kamal Hassan and Rajnikanth, Shankar is not in awe of them but enjoys the process of working with them. He adds, , “Rajnikanth is the ultimate for any filmmaker. His demi-God status aside, he’s the most obedient actor I’ve worked with. He doesn’t leave the set once he reports for work...and he still maintains a childlike curiosity about everything related to a film.’"
One of his assistant directors says the secret of his success lies in his engineering background - he goes about fixing each nut and bolt step by step while filmmaking. Robot was originally planned five years ago with Priety Zinta and Kamal Hasan.
The monies didn’t drop at that point. It was then revived with Shah Rukh Khan. Story goes when Shankar went to Orange County (with his wife, son, daughters Aditi and Aishwarya and team of writers) to give SRK a detailed narration, he had every colour scheme, every frame and other minute details worked out. SRK was visibly impressed but the deal fell through and the Rajni came on board.
In personal life he’s a plain-dresser. Though he arrives in a high-end automobile (he earlier drove a Merc but after his association with SRK, switched to a BMW) he has no shenanigans attached to his name. He’s the kind of guy who has no hesitation to eat food at roadside joints, goes about his work-home-work routine and shuns parties save for the occasional awards function.
But his budgets are the opposite. Ask him about why his budgets always get more prominence than his reviews, and he says, “I don’t know the intention of the press when it highlights the budgets of movies. In my movies the money has always been well-spent. In Robot, the animatronics used is of the same calibre of The Jurassic Park, Terminator and Avatar. And since it was also done at the Stan Winston Studios in the US, the SFX cost huge money. I only put my money where my mouth is. Robot needed high-end technical effects. If Indian cinema had a wider release, then I would have spent at least half of what Avatar did on SFX. However, I’ve always believed in bringing in something new via technology in every film of mine. And it is because of the novelty element that my films have a repeat value.”
“I think it’s wrong to talk about my movie budgets constantly. There is an equal amount of blood and sweat invested in the effort. The film took two years to make and we had a huge foreign crew involved. Every member of my unit and the foreign crew has worked so hard on this film that the money pales in comparison to the effort put in.’’
t the films he patronises are vastly different from the ones he makes. A self-confessed Mani Ratnam admirer, the other three films that have left an indelible mark on him are Ashutosh Gowarikar’s Lagaan, Farhan Akhtar’s Dil Chahta Hai and Raj Kumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots. “When I’m in between scripts the only things I make time for are watching movies,” he says.
And though his movies leave gadget freaks gasping, he’s technologically challenged in real life. “All the technology is reserved for my films. I don’t even know what hidden features my cell-phone has,’’ he laughs.
As he gets into his vehicle to visit the local Chennai theatres for reactions, he adds, “People want to know what I’m making next. I usually have some idea stashed away in my head for my next film even before the earlier one has wrapped.
Aamir Khan: Sarfarosh Sequel is an Interesting Idea
6:02 AM
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Aamir Khan expressed his desire to work in Sarfarosh Sequel. Ace Khan whom many are contemplating will do Dhoom 3, seems to be more interested in doing Sarfarosh sequel. He had already pointed many times that it was one of his all time favorites among the movies that he had done in his career.
Aamir Khan posted on a social networking site-I am interested to make a sequel of SARFAROSH as the characters are very much there to get utilized (strong characters). John Mathew Mathan (director of SARFAROSH) is also thinking on the same. We might come out with its sequel, but no fixed plans as yet.
Rajnikanth Jokes and his Super Natural Powers
5:40 AM
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We all know that Rajnikanth is a timeless superstar and his Endhian Robot is arguably, the biggest ever hit in South India. The second most powerful entertainer in Asia, after Jackie Chan, Rajnikanth has proved that he is Mr. Box Office himself. Let us now go to the lighter side of life and enjoy some Rajnikanth jokes. Here is the ever expanding set of Unlimited Maximum Rajnikanth Jokes (along with the contribution comments from our beloved readers) :
1.. Rajinikanth killed the Dead Sea.
2. When Rajinikanth does push-ups, he isn't lifting himself up. ...He is
pushing the earth down.
3. There is no such thing as evolution, it's just a list of creatures
that Rajini...kanth allowed to live.
4. Rajinikanth gave Mona Lisa that smile.
5 .Rajnikanth can divide by zero.
6. Rajinikanth can judge a book by it's cover.
7. Rajinikanth can drown a fish.
8. Rajinikanth can delete the Recycle Bin. After deleting files rajni doesnt send them to recycle bin, he sends them to HELL
9. Rajinikanth once got into a fight with a VCR player. Now it plays
DVDs.
10. Rajinikanth can slam a revolving door.
11. Rajinikanth once kicked a horse in the chin. Its descendants are
13. Rajinikanth can win at Solitaire with only 18 cards.
14. The Bermuda Triangle used to be the Bermuda Square, until
Rajinikanth kicked one of the corners off.
15. Rajinikanth can build a snowman out of rain.
16. Rajinikanth can strangle you with a cordless phone.
17. Rajinikanth can make onions cry.
18. Rajinikanth destroyed the periodic table, because he only recognizes
the element of surprise.
19. Rajinikanth can watch the show 60 minutes in 20 minutes.
20. Rajinikanth has counted to infinity, twice.
21. Rajinikanth will attain separate statehood in 2013.
22. Rajinikanth did in fact, build Rome in a day.
23. Rajinikanth once got into a knife-fight. The knife lost.
24. Rajinikanth can play the violin with a piano.
25. Rajinikanth never wet his bed as a child. The bed wet itself in
fear.
26. The only man who ever outsmarted Rajinikanth was Stephen Hawking,
and he got what he deserved.
27. Rajinikanth can talk about Fight Club.
28. Rajinikanth doesn't breathe. Air hides in his lungs for protection.
29. There are no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Rajinikanth lives
in Chennai.
30. Rajinikanth kills Harry Potter in the eighth book.
31. Rajinikanth does not own a stove, oven, or microwave, because
revenge is a dish best served cold.
32. Rajinikanth has already been to Mars, that's why there are no signs
of life there.
33. Rajinikanth doesn't move at the speed of light. Light moves at the
35. Water boils faster when Rajinikanth stares at it.
36. Rajinikanth can throw the Thackerays out of Mumbai.
37. Rajinikanth kills two stones with one bird.
38. Google won't find Rajinikanth because you don't find Rajinikanth;
Rajinikanth finds you.
39. Rajinikanth gave the Joker those scars.
40. Rajinikanth leaves messages before the beep.
41. Rajinikanth once warned a young girl to be good "or else". The
result? Mother Teresa.
42. Rajinikant electrocuted Iron Man.
43. Rajinikanth killed Spiderman using Baygon Anti Bug Spray.
44. Rajinikanth can make PCs better than the Mac.
45. Rajinikanth puts the 'laughter' in manslaughter.
46. Rajinikanth goes to court and sentences the judge.
47. Rajinikanth can handle the truth.
48. Rajinikanth can speak Braille.
49. Rajinikanth can dodge Chuck Norris' roundhouse kicks.
50. Rajinikanth can teach an old dog new tricks.
51. Rajinikanth calls Voldemort by his name.
52. Who do you think taught Voldemort Parseltongue? Rajinikanth did.
53. Chuck Norris once met Rajinikanth. The result - He was reduced to a
joke on the internet.
54. Rajinikanth got small pox when he was a kid. As a result small pox
is now eradicated.
55. Rajinikanth's calendar goes straight from March 31st to April 2nd,
no one fools Rajanikanth.
56. Rajinikanth grinds his coffee with his teeth and boils the water
with his own rage.
57. The last time Rajinikanth killed someone, he slapped himself to do
it. The other guy just disintegrated. Resonance.
58. Rajinikanth once had a heart attack. His heart lost.
59. Rajinikant is so fast, he can run around the world and punch himself
in the back of the head.
60. Rajinikanth can run at speed of light around a tree and screw
himself.
61.Rajinikant can lick his elbows.
62. Rajinikant once ate an entire bottle of sleeping pills. They made
him blink.
63. Rajinikant does not get frostbite. Rajnikant bites frost.
64. Rajinikant doesn't wear a watch. He decides what time it is.
65. Rajinikant got his drivers license at the age of 16 seconds.
66. When you say "no one is perfect", Rajinikant takes this as a
use to kill you, including the room itself.
68. Words like awesomeness, brilliance, legendary etc. were added to the
dictionary in the year 1949. That was the year Rajinikanth was born.
69. The statement "nobody can cheat death", is a personal insult to
Rajnikanth. Rajni cheats and fools death everyday.
70. When Rajnikanth is asked to kill some one he doesn't know, he shoots
the bullet and directs it the day he finds out.
71. Rajinikant can give pain to Painkillers and headache to Anacin.
72. Rajinikanth knows what women really want.
73. Time and tide wait for Rajinikanth.
74. Rajinikanth sneezed only once in his entire life, that's when the
tsunami occurred in the Indian ocean.
75. As a child when Rajinikanth had dyslexia, he simply re-scripted the
alphabet.
76. Rajinikanth collects Honey from his private Moon - HoneyMoon.
77. Rajinikanth can answer a missed call.
78. Rajinikanth doesn't need a visa to travel abroad, he just jumps from
the tallest building in Chennai and holds himself in the air while the
earth rotates.
79. Rajinikanth's brain works faster than Chacha Chaudhury's.
80. Rajinikanth doesn't shower. He only takes blood baths.
81. To be or not to be? That is the question. The answer? Rajinikanth.
82. The quickest way to a man's heart is with Rajinikanth's fist.
83. Where there is a will, there is a way. Where there is Rajinikanth,
there is no other way.
84. Rajinikanth's every step creates a mini whirlwind. Hurricane Katrina
was the result of a morning jog.
85. Rajinikant doesn't bowl strikes, he just knocks down one pin and the
other nine faint out of fear.
86. Archaeologists unearthed an old English dictionary dating back to
the year 1236. It defined "victim" as "one who has encountered
Rajinikant".
87. There is no such thing as global warming. Rajinikanth was feeling
cold, so brought the sun closer to heat the earth up.
88. Once a cobra bit Rajinikanth' leg. After five days of excruciating
pain, the cobra died.
89. Rajinikanth is a champion in the game "Hide n' seek", as no one can
hide from Rajinikanth.
90. Rajinikant proves Newton wrong all the time. Every time he performs
91. Rajinikant is a weapon created by God to use on doomsday to end the
world.
92. Aliens do indeed exist. They just know better than to visit a planet
that Rajinikanth is on.
93. We live in an expanding universe. All of it is trying to get away
from Rajinikanth.
94. If at first you don't succeed, you're not Rajinikanth.
95.Rajinikanth's first job was as a bus conductor. There were no survivors.
96. Rajinikanth does not style his hair. It lays perfectly in place out
of sheer terror.
97. When Rajinikanth plays Monopoly, it affects the actual world
99. Rajinikanth's house has no doors, only walls that he walks through.
100. you dont google rajnikanth...u rajnikanth google
101. Rajnikanth's email is gmail@rajnikanth.com
102. The world will not end in 2012, Rajnikanth has bought a computer with a 3 year warranty.
103. Even Ghajni remembers Rajni !!!
104. The day ROBOT was released, Rajnikanth gave Times of India a rating of 4 stars
Some actors set benchmarks in cinema, Rajnikanth sets deskmarks
105. Micheal Jordan to Rajni - I can spin a basketball on my fingers for 2 hrs. Can u? Rajnikanth - How do u think earth spins?
106. Rajnikant.. once wrote his Autobiography - The book is today known as The Guiness Book of World Records!
107. While playing once rajnikanth said "statue" to a girl..now its know as "Statue of Liberty
108. Rajnikanth to buy Facebook, he will be making one change in it, instead of 'like' he will put 'sooper'
109. Rajnikanth once rolled a dice and scored a 7
110. Rajnikanth runs until the Treadmill gets tired
111. Rajnikant got into a fight with Superman. The loser had to wear his underwear over his pant for the rest of his life. ;)
112. Once Dinosaurs borrowed money frm Rajnikanth n refused 2pay him back.. Tat was d last time.After that no one saw Dinosaurs
113. Rajni gives permission to Sachin to score those hundreds..
114. Alfred Noble won RAJNIKANTH award !
115. Rajnikanth can build a snowman..... out of rain.
116. When Rajanikanth enters a room, he doesn't turn the lights on.... he turns the dark off.
117. Rajanikanth does not know where you live, but he knows where you will die.
118. Rajnikant’s codes are never reviewed, if he makes an error, that’s an invention
119. Rajnikanth can write into A READ ONLY FILE
120. Rajnikanth don’t have a Twitter account, Because no one can follow him and he’s already following you
121. Bullets dodge Rajnikanth.
122. If you spell Rajnikanth wrong on Google it doesn't say, "Did you mean Rajnikanth?" It simply replies, "Run while you still have the chance."
123.Rajnikanth can do a wheelie on a unicycle.
124. The square root of Rajnikanth is pain. Do not try to square Rajnikanth, the result is death.
125. Rajnikanth has a deep and abiding respect for human life unless it gets in his way.
126. In an average living room there are 1,242 objects Rajnikanth could use to kill you, including the room itself.
127.Rajnikanth laughs at you and your silly jokes about him even before you think them up. So don't bother..
128.One nite, while asleep, Rajnikanth was mumbling some random numbrs... Thats how the Log table was invented.
129. Some actor set benchmarks in cinema, Rajnikanth sets deskmarks
130. If Rajnikanth would have born 100 years back, British would have fought to get independence.
131.Rajnikanth saved the Gal in one hand....titanic in other
132.Every morning rajni goes for spacewalk
132.Rajni is so hot..d cigarette burns before its lit
133.Rajnikanth irons his shirts while he's wearing them.
134. Rajnikanth wrote a check without any bank balance and the bank bounced
135.Only Rajnikanth can smell what the rock is cooking.
136. Intel's new tag line.... RAJNIKANT INSIDE!
137.Once Rajnikanth entered bigg boss...The next day announcement was made... Rajnikanth chahte hai ki bigg boss confession room me aaye..
138.Rajnikanth can cut knife with apple.
139.What does GOD exclaim when he is shocked ? Oh my Rajnikaanth!!!!!
140.Rajnikanth knows who let the dogs out.
141.Nature answers Rajnikanth's call.
142. Once Rajnikanth said to a quite shy girl “plz talk something”..
To Play chess!!!!!!
144.After 20 years, Robots will make a movie called Rajnikanth
145.And God said,"RUN, Its Rajinikanth" -Exodus 17:8-16
146.When Rajnikant logs on to facebook.com, facebook updates its status message!
147.CAT is OutDated..Now d students have 2 prepapre for RAT.. wondering what it is..?
Rajanikant Aptitude Test..
Also read about how KRK tries to threaten Rajnikanth's position (it's a joke, obviously)
Arbaaz Khan Shobha De Twitter War
10:48 AM
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Arbaaz Khan producer of Dabangg has hit back at Shobha De on Twitter. He was quite generous with the venom that he unleashed against the author. Arbaaz wrote “Hey guys what's your opinion on Shobha De a writer of sleaze and pornographic novels. She writes a lot of sh*# about Salman and Malaika. Her claim to fame is marrying some rich industrialist. I'm not sure if its 3 or 4. Pl lemme know”
His following tweets were even more caustic "Mr De hold on to your money or Shobha at 60 can still compete with Elizabeth Taylor... One thought that age makes you wiser but unfortunately it's not happening in the case of Shobhaa who is 60... Shobhaa's opinions on my family reek of bias, jealousy and frustration. I have been ignoring her comments for the longest time but no more... This idiotic woman had recently said ban Dabangg. Who the hell is she? Is she the god damn law?.. She's a frustrated sleaze writer. That's it! If this woman was not to write about celebs she would not even be entertained... Honestly I hate to give people like Shobhaa any importance but she's been writing personal, biased stuff 4 the longest time. Enough is enough."
And the final sarcastic tweet by Arbaaz directed to Shobha De was “Buddi Badhnaam Hui Darling Mere Liye”
He also wrote, as he retweeted what others wrote against Shobha “Its nt the reviews I'm reacting to Good or bad one takes it ones stride. Its a long standing personal bias that is unjustified that bothers”
“Anyway don't wanna give too much importance to this. I'm gonna move on. I'm enjoying my film success. Let barking dogs bark. Say wot ?”
Though Shobha De is yet to react to this, she has been given the cold look by many celebrities for her no-holds barred comments in newspapers. She had once expressed her view on Deepika Padukone saying “She would not win a Miss Dombivali contest - no figure, no sex appeal, no looks. I mean.... look at her closely. Go on... jawline? Too wide. Eyes? Bulging. Hair line? Untidy. Speech? Verni. Sure, she is graceful and can act reasonably well. But she ain't hot!”
However in her blog, she was quite appreciative of Malaika Arora ( like Malaika Arora's... but more voluptuous). Read the post
But at that time though Deepika didn’t react, her rival Sonam Kapoor jumped to Deepika’s rescue saying
“for a 60-something porn writer, I am sure she (Shobha) knows what she's talking about.” She also wrote "if she (Shobha) thinks Deepika is ordinary then she sure needs to wear glasses. Her eyesight is failing her.”
The author then wrote a scathing review on I Hate Luv Storys on one of the news papers, some of the excerpts of which were "It is a wonder Karan actually approved the script of such an excruciatingly pointless film which, post-interval, suddenly takes off for New Zealand...one is ready to shake up this bloke called Punit Malhotra (chief villain) and spank him in public."
This aggravated director Puneet Malhotra shot back on Twitter “Guys pls don't take Shobhaa De seriously. Shobhaa De is a fossil going through menopause. She doesn't get action.” Sonam had retweeted this message with a ‘ha ha’ but then apologized to Shobha. “Mrs De I owe you an apology for getting personal. I am ashamed for my momentary lapse in judgment. And apologetic. Every writer and journalist and audience is entitled to her opinion and I respect that,.” It looked as if papa Anil Kapoor had asked her daughter to not overeact and come in news for needless reasons.
Shobha De had earlier ran into problems with Celina Jailtey too. She has writtene against Celina Jaitley in her weekly saying “Celina Jaitly spoke sense (she was clearly being prompted via text messages during Arnab’s show, but what the hell she played the messenger convincingly), could she not have dropped the blue contact lenses, fake lashes, crazy wig and caked make up? She wasn’t shooting an item song. For someone pretty smart and articulate, Celina often gets it completely wrong when it comes to putting herself together for sober occasions. Nothing a clued-in stylist can’t fix… but fast, please!!
Celina retorted with ” As a military attache’s grand daughter and the daughter of an army colonel, I have been brought up to not react to the insults made by my elders. I’ve had the sort of upbringing which makes me reserve my comments against jibes made by someone my grandmother’s age. I feel, after reading Shobha aunty’s last colum that she is taking a neutral stand (against the decision to make homosexuality legal in the county) to keep both sides happy, until the supreme court decision comes through…. and then she will swing to whichever side of the grass is greener.
Sad, I expected much more from her. I guess Ms De lives to put down the film industry no matter what our contribution is. She should know we actors are people of the massses and classes, we see no race and no religion. All we see is how human we can be. No matter what their sexual orientation.”
But no one hit it hard against Shobha De till Arbaaz Khan decided to do the honors. Shobha after the release of Dabangg has praised the movie but at the same time wrote "The one scene that really and truly created history and will go down as an astonishing cinematic moment is the one of Salman Khan's shirt tearing, popping and flying off his back... all by itself! The shirt deserves a special award for performing this remarkable feat - perhaps; it marks a first in world cinema!" She continued, "Those looking for a plot, be warned - it is flimsier than Munni's (Malaika in a sizzling item number that out-beedis Bipasha's) barely there costumes. Both are 'badnaam'."
What may have ruffled Arbaaz’s feathers was her immediate tweet on Salman’s controversy of his statements about 26/11 terrorist attack after Dabangg had released. Shobha had written "Salman Khan's shocking statement about 26/11 smacks of arrogance, ignorance and plain stupidity. A lame apology won't do Sallu bhai. Boycott Dabangg"
Bollywood Trends views: Arbaaz could have handled the matter in a more mature manner and not resorted to downright abuse.What are your views, guys and gals? Read More......
Udita Goswami to marry Mohit Suri
11:33 AM
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Udita Goswami who has been dating Mohit Suri for quite some time (he had also directed her in Zeher), has decided to marry each other. There were reports that their relationship was in troubled waters but this seems to be a thing of past as Udita-Mohit marriage seems likely.
But there is one weird, filmy condition that Mohit has placed on Mohit before marrying her: he wants Crook: Its Good to be Bad to be a hit. Mohit has a reason, "I need money to support the lifestyle Udita is used to. There's no point in getting married and then thinking of practical matters. So yes, Crook has to be a success. The day it's declared a hit, I'll propose to her. Then the ball is in her court."
It seems that, Udita has been praying hard for the film to succeed. Strangely she was absent from the first screening of Crook on Wednesday night for friends and family. Explains Suri, "The screening was for the cast and crew. Udita will watch the film soon." Read More......
Rajnikanth’s Robot to be the biggest hit ever in India
12:57 PM
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From our reports in Chennai, the fans went beserk clapping, cheering, whistling and hollering at the last half an hour, which is known to have the ‘best climax in any Indian film’. This is one Rajni movie, which may not have his dashing entry but the climax is all-pervading.
Chennai had to happen, even Mumbai has not been spared of the Entertainment Tsunami. Robot opened to packed houses in Aurora theater in Mumbai. Even SRK-Ranbir-Aamir lovers have been raving about the film and have said that the movie’s special effects and star power has to be seen to be believed. With critics also giving no short of 4 and 4 ½ stars, Robot is emerging as the top grossing Indian film ever.
Meanwhile, here is Bollywood's highest grossing films and Bollywood's biggest hits ever Read More......
Jhoota Hi Sahi a copy of Friends
12:31 PM
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We would not like Jhoota Hi Sahi to be added to Bollywood’s plagiarized list of films and we feel that Jhoota Hi Sahi is an original movie. But Warner Bros, which is pretty strict on these things (they warned Action Replayy) as well; feel that this John Abraham movie is ripped from their serial ‘Friends’.
Apparently, the popular Hollywood production house, Warner Bros has demanded a viewing of the film, claiming that the film is a rip-off of their television series 'Friends'. However, the producers of the film are finding this claim ludicrous. The film’s producer Madhu Manthena is believed to have got a call from the company’s officials stating that they think the movie is copied from ‘Friends’. Manthena did explain to them that his film was original but they have insisted on screening the film for their benefits; else they would sue the producers. What do you think about this guys and girls? Read More......
SRK wishes all the best to Khichdi
11:33 AM
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Shah Rukh Khan, more than made up for being unavailable; when the Khichdi team went to meet him at his sprawling bungalow, Mannat. Just before the day of the release of Khichdi-The Movie, SRK met the Khichdi team and wished them ‘all the best’. They welcomed him with a huge bouquet and a big ticket for Khichdi-The Movie. SRK greeted everyone in the cast personally and talked to them at length.
SRK was at his charming self, as he treated everyone well and humbly apologized for not meeting them at first, as he was on an outdoor shoot. He individually addressed everyone and talked to them at length and gave them his good wishes and said that he was confdident that the movie would be a big hit just like the big ticket they had given him. He also said that a few of his friends actually did see the movie and they were raving about it. SRK promised that he would catch the late night show after his pack up.
He said to all, "Please go out and watch this film if you feel like laughing with your family, I can assure you it will be a fun filled evening." JD Majethia and Aatish Kapadia said, "SRK taught us humility and that is why he is truely our inspiration and we thank him for coming here personally and giving his best wishes to all of us." While signing off the star’s dimpled smile voiced his best wishes;"All the best, God Bless” Read More......
Anjaana Anjaani Movie Review: High But Dry
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Anjaana Anjaani is just another addition to Bollywood’s plagiarised movie list . This one borrows from the likes of La Fille Sur Le Pont and The Bucket List quite like other Siddarth Anand’s movies ‘Salaam Namastey’(Nine Months), Ta Ra Rum Pum(Days of Thunder and Cindrella Man) and Bachna Ae Haseeno (Broken Flowers). Okay, not to worry since most Bollywood makers think it to be their sovereign right to lift stuff from foreign movies, we don’t hold the director solely responsilble.But on its own merit, Anjaana Anjaani does not score much either.
Story of Anjaana Anjaani: Akash(Ranbir Kapoor) and Kiara(Priyanka Chopra) bump into each other on a bridge in Manhattan. Both seem pissed with life and are want to end their lives. Akash has lost a lot of money in business while Kiera has another clichéd reason-yes, the ‘heart-break’. The ‘night-mare’ in shining armor happened to be Zayed Khan, as we come to know in boring flash-backs, who had dumped our Khiladi host. Oops, sorry to cut loose the spoiler that Zayed Khan also stars in it, but come on, it is nice that we did; there are some Zayed fans still left.
Okay, back to the prospective lovers of the film: Akash and Kiara. They try all sorts of stunts to end their lives like asphyxiation, jumping off bridge and even accidents but they still emerge live and kicking. The two then decide that they will spend time with each other for 20 days before they leave Planet Earth(for good) before New Year’s Eve. What happens in these twenty days is the crux of the story.
Plus points about Anjaana Anjaani;
The car(Blush) and Ranbir Kapoor. The locations and Vishal Shekhar’s music are interesting as well.
What is not good about Anjaana Anjaani
We don’t look for logic in Dabangg, Robot or even Khatta Meetha. But when you want to make a love story with the candy-floss, please put some sense in it. It is one thing to be sad but having a glimmer of hope to find out how things can work for the next twenty days, and it is another thing to be so high as if you don’t give a damn about anything in the world. Ranbir is supposed to be broke and Priyanka is supposed to be broken down, but you don’t see any of it, as both of them go for endless pubbing, partying, dhinchak nights at Las Vegas, sailing etc as if they have won a huge lottery.
Kiera who is indulging in all the fun and masti suddenly becomes the typical Bollywood ‘izzatdar’ full of double standard ‘sweet’ n ‘homely’ values. . Whoa! What a turn-around. Havent we seen such stuff in Jab We Met and before that, in Hum Tum? Yes, the movie also borrows from DDLJ.
Performances in Anjaana Anjaani
The movie has a three-some going on, nope…not the way you thought; we have Zayed Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor. Zayed Khan…umm(forget it), Priyanka Chopra does not get it right sadly; she shows legs, pouts and smooches well; but all of these do not do mean ‘sexy’ in an era; where such things have become commonplace. The sad thing is since, Priyanka Chopra tries to look sexy, it shows and that is where her act falters. She is just about average, her exprerssions become exaggerated at some points. Ranbir is the saving grace of the film. One may also say that this is his worst film of Ranbir (if you keep aside Saawariya), though he is brilliant in the film.
Conclusion:
If you think Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor are the best things to have happened to your life, please watch it.
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