What my heart says I will do: Asin

Asin arrived in Kollywood with a bang and then moved up in popularity with amazing deftness. She then announced her decision to shift to Bollywood at a time when she was the No. 1 actress in the South. After making waves in Hindi, she chose to return to return to Kollywood for the Vijay starrer ’Kaavalan’.

Asked about her interesting career moves, the actress said: "I was in Tamil when a film of mine was remade in Hindi. Then, a couple of interesting projects over there came my way, so I agreed to do them. Meanwhile, my latest film with Vijay too was offered to me and I found it to be a different venture which excited me.
So I returned here to do it as well. For me, the project is the criteria. Not the industry, not the language or the money! I don’t have a strategy when it comes to deciding the films I accept. I’m someone who goes by what my heart says and it’s worked for me. In fact, my decisions have gained me acceptance from different sets of audiences."

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Actress Mandira Bedi is pregnanent?

Mandira Bedi set the trend as a chirpy and bubbly anchor for the World Cup shows in her noodle straps. She has always been in news every now and then, be it for her reality shows, the hot Maxim photo shoots or her most recent topless photo shoot in a mini skirt for the Vogue magazine.

Well, the girl is in news once again- this time for expecting a baby. Though Mandira and her husband Raj Kaushal have not gone public with the news of Mandira’s pregnancy, her tiny baby bump noticeable at the calendar launch of Gold’s Gym in Bandra let the cat out of the bag. Sources also claim that even for the short time that Bedi attended the event, she was careful about her moves.

Well, Mandira has been married for around 11 years now and it was high time she started a family. However, her fans may have a reason to be upset because if the rumor is true, it could mean that the sultry actress would not be hosting the World Cup this year…..

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Amrita Rao at Ruby Beauty Studio - Photos

Amrita Rao at Ruby Beauty Studio

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Imraan Khan and Katrina Kaif in "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan" - Photos, Wallpapers

Imraan Khan and Katrina Kaif in "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan"

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New leaked Dimpy Ganguly Private Party Photos

Rahul Mahajan's wife Dimpy Mahajan's Leaked Private Party Photos

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Trisha Krishnan at Colgate & IDA Guinness World Record Event - Photos

South Indian Actress Trisha Krishnan at Colgate & IDA Guinness World Record Event

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Actress Kajol gets Padma Shri Title

She has been honoured with Padma Shri now and Bollywood actress Kajol, who is among this year’s recipients of the India’s fourth highest civilian award, is on top of the world.

’It’s an honour and a pleasure when you are selected for the Padma Shri and I thank all those who thought me worthy of it. I am very, very happy with the way this year has started,’ said Kajol.

The actress started her cinematic journey at a young age of 17 with Bekhudi, but got commercial success with her second movie Baazigar. Her hit pairing with her good friend, superstar Shah Rukh Khan in films like Karan Arjun, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and My Name Is Khan, continued to work through her career.

Born to actress Tanuja and late Bengali filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee, the 35-year-old is known for her versatility and natural flair for acting.

She is married to Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn and they have two children. Kajol was last seen in We Are Family and Toonpur Ka Superhero.

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Katrina Kaif is set to make debut on-screen kiss with Hrithik Roshan

Bollywood’s sexy actress Katrina Kaif is set to make debut on-screen kiss with Hrithik Roshan in Zoya Akthar’s film.
Director Zoya Akthar has shot a lip-locking scene on the duo, which lasts for two-minutes in her upcoming flick Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara. It is believed to be the longest lip-lock on-screen so far in the B-town.

Zoya Akthar said that the scene of kissing has been filmed awesomely and it demands for the sequence.

It is her second directorial after Luck By Chance, also stars her brother Faran Akthar in the movie. But the director is not ready to reveal the details of the movie.

Sources close to sets says that Kat showed no interest and was hesitant for the shot, but somehow Zoya managed her and after the shot Kat felt comfortable.

The story of the kissing goes like this “When Hrithik bids an adieu to the Kat looking in her eyes without any words, then Kat realizes how much she loves and runs off and shows her affection in form of kiss. The scene continues for two- long minutes.

It is the first longest Lip-lock after Raja Hindustani, which was shot on Aamir khan and Karishma Kapoor.
So, let’s watch it on the Silver Screen and hope the upcoming trends in B-Town shatters the records of this.

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Raids at top Bollywood film actresses’ residences

Income Tax sleuths swooped on the office and residence of Bollywood megastars Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra Monday morning in connection with alleged tax evasion cases, an official said.

The raids started around 7.30 a.m. simultaneously at 12 sites, including the residences of the two actresses in the western suburbs. Priyanka’s home in Versova, Andheri West, was raided.

Also raided were the homes of their secretaries, their respective office premises and other locations, the official said.

The IT department is investigating whether the two actresses have paid taxes proportionate to their known sources of income during the past year.

Both Katrina and Priyanka are high ranking Bollywood actresses who work with top stars and leading film banners, besides endorsing top brands and participating in the major stage shows in India and abroad.

The raids are still continuing.

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I want to thank my producer and Salman Khan: Sonakshi.

At a time when it has become pretty clear that actor-politico Shatrughan Sinha’s daughter Sonakshi is frontrunner for most awards in the country for best debut, the doting dad makes sure she never forgets one thing ever - and that’s to stay grounded!

“I feel proud to accompany my daughter on the stage when she’s receiving an award. I have always advised her to be level-headed and keep her feet on the ground,” says the doting father.

The newbie, on the other hand, admits that there couldn’t have been a better platform for making her debut on screen than Dabangg. “I want to thank Arbaaz Khan (producer) that he thought that I could fit into the role opposite Salman, and of course, director Abhinav (Sinha) for holding my hand and treating me like a younger sister while I was still learning the ropes of acting,” says Sonakshi.

But the actor is quick to add that the biggest contribution to her career in Bollywood will always be that of her co-starSalman Khan. “I am here because of Salman. He discovered and convinced me that I’m the one he’s looking for. I owe a lot to him and am glad now that he made me find the actor in me,” she adds.

Sonakshi, it is learned, plans to take to charitable causes in a big way, and is considering to take up the cause of promoting Women’s education in India.

“Sonakshi might associate herself in a bigger way with Wave, an NGO that is working towards the welfare of women from the lower stratum of the society. Wave works in close association with two other NGOs, Muskaan and Nanhi Kali for this whole endeavour, and is actively working towards garnering funds for them. They are currently working towards helping to build a school for the girl child, and it is expected that Sonakshi will be a part of the endeavour in a big way,” says a source.

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Malaika Arora Khan is Back to the Music Television

Malaika Arora Khan, who made her debut in to film, through hosting a show in M TV as VJ, is back on the Music Television.

Malaika Arora, the sizzling hottie, who married Arbaz Khan, brother of Salman Khan, was introduced on the music channel that eventually became her home.

Malaika Arora hosted shows like Loveline and MTV Style Check before she danced on top of the train with Shahrukh Khan for ’Chaiya Chaiya’ in Dil Se, directed by Mani Ratnam.

The dusky beauty with long legs returns to the channel, after 10 years for a new campaign called Vitamin M that will include 10 vignettes, beginning this Saturday at 7 pm on MTV. It will have a 11-week run.

Malaika’s controversial Munni avatar and her hot demand among public, has made her to endorse MTV again!

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Chitrangada Singh turned as Playback signer

Gorgeous and talented though Chitrangada Singh is, the lass does not appear in many films and is very choosy about what she signs. Her forthcoming flicks are ‘Yeh Saali Zindagi’ opposite Irrfan Khan and Rohit Dhawan’s directorial debut, ‘Desi Boyz’ opposite John Abraham.

Now, Chitrangada has signed yet another flick opposite John Abraham being directed by Goldie Behl. Says the beautiful actress, “Yes, I’m doing Goldie Behl’s next. It’s opposite John Abraham. The film is untitled now. We begin shooting from 17th February. It’s a drama. But I can’t reveal more about it right now.”

Prakash Jha Productions’ gangster romance, Yeh Saali Zindagi, is slated for a February 4 release, and for the first time, Chitrangada has exercised her vocal chords to render the title track of the film with composer-singer Abhishek Ray.

For the female vocals, Ray auditioned a number of singers but wasn’t happy. It was Mishra who suggested he try out Singh. “And she was an apt choice because she had the right attitude befitting a snooty woman who, when asked to wait forever, retorts that she doesn’t even wait for the bus,” laughs Ray, admitting that he needed just an evening’s rehearsal with the actor to make her “musically correct” for the recording.

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I Like to act not for publicity:Yana Gupta

Yana Gupta who was recently in news for her panty-less act has denied the fact that she had done it for publicity.

She stated “If I wanted to do all that for publicity, I would have instead posed in a stylish, sensuous, raunchy manner for some magazine and got more attention.”
Despite performing consistently well, her elimination came as a big surprise. Babuji girl

Yana Gupta will make a wild card entry on dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 along with her choreographer Salman Khan.

Buzz is in the air that Yana is having an affair with her choreographer Salman Khan. She added “I love singing, playing the guitar and flute, and I want to explore that further.”
She said further, “I plan to release my album and I am working on it with a UK-based company.”

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Karisma Kapoor is back to Bollywood

She is busy running after her children and has no complaints against life, yet Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor feels tired answering queries about her plans of making a Bollywood comeback.

"To be frank, I am under so much pressure because every time I get to meet you (media), I have to answer this question - When I am doing a film? I am here only and the day I decide to do a movie, everyone will get to know about it," said Karisma at the launch of Modicare’s premium skin care product Essensual 20.

"You people feel I am completely off media, but I am very busy with my children and I do a lot of promotional events, even I have done few things on small screen as well, so I am very much here and active," she said.

The 36-year-old actress looked ravishing in a pure white gown. She admitted that she was lucky to be in the industry at a time when she got meaty roles in women-centric movies like Biwi No 1, Zubeidaa and Shakti.

"If you are a good actor, directors will come to you with their script, but I must admit I was fortunate enough to be a part of this industry when I got some really wonderful, meaty roles," she added.

Karisma has been an inspiration to all mothers who struggle to lose weight after pregnancy, as she admits, she had a tough time to get rid of that extra flab.

"I really had a tough time. But I took it up as a challenge as I believe if you put your heart and soul into something, then you can achieve it," she said.

Karisma is blissfully married to Delhi-based industrialist Sanjay Kapur and has two children - five-year-old daughter Samaira and baby boy Kiaan, who will turn one this March.

While her sister Kareena Kapoor propagated the idea of "zero-figure" in India, Karisma believes in healthy living.

"I eat everything, be it pastas, rice, rotis or pizza, but in moderation. I don’t believe in depriving my body. I like going to gym and love to run and jog, but I feel my kids are my detox machines as they rejuvenate me completely," she said.

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Ash and Aamir cold war comes to end.

The long long battle between Ash and Aamir was came to a still on the anniversary party of Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna.

Akshay and Twinkle celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary a couple of days ago and at the party, the bonding between Aamir and Ash was a sight to watch. They bonded at the party like nothing had ever gone wrong between them.

Differences between Ash and Aamir cropped up when the former opted out of Mangal Pandey and that too at the very last minute. At the time, Aamir had requested his good friend Rani Mukerji to step in.

According to a source, “Aishwarya had come much before Aamir arrived. Normally, Ash leaves most parties in not more than 10 minutes. However, at this one, when she learnt that Aamir and Kiran were on their way, Ash decided to wait.

When Aamir and Kiran arrived, Aishwarya met Aamir and spoke to him warmly. They discussed quite a few things including Kiran’s film Dhobi Ghat. Both Ash and Aamir were together at the party for some time but Aamir had to leave early, so he left with Kiran.”

Well, this time it was Ash who took the initiative.

The source further said, “Aamir has always been on very good terms with Mr. Amitabh Bachchan and would meet up with him whenever he could. However, there has been a problem between Ash and him for the longest time, which finally seems to have ended.”

Bollywood is really on a patch up spree..

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Vidya Balan voted as most hottest vegetarian.

Of the galaxy of Bollywood beauties, Vidya Balan is fast becoming a supernova. Latest, she’s been voted the hottest vegetarian.

Vidya has been sweeping Best Actress awards lately and now she’s topped an online poll by the animal rights organization PETA, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Vidya and Shashi Tharoor, former union minister of state for external affairs, have been voted the hottest vegans. Vidya beat competition from other powerful contenders like Lara Dutta, Mallika Sherawat, Kareena Kapoor and even the recent Golden Globe winner Natalie Portman.

Tharoor scored over the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Shahid Kapoor and Madhavan to become the hottest male vegan.

“Vidya Balan and Shashi Tharoor embody many admirable qualities, but their commitment to a vegetarian diet that’s as kind to animals and the earth as it is to their own health makes them true royalty in our book,” Poorva Joshipura, chief of PETA, said in a statement.

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I have become more confident than ever before: Rani Mukherjee

The only thing that can break me is when my audiences don’t want to see me anymore,” says Rani Mukherjee, who has had a long innings in the industry. The actress is currently on a high after the success of her latest film No One Killed Jessica, where the critics and audiences have applauded her performance.

The doe-eyed actress looks back on her journey and says, “I have become more confident than ever before. When I entered the industry years ago, I was quite naive and innocent. Over the years, I have changed according to the demands of life and have become much smarter now. I have learnt not to react to certain things that are being said about me,” says Rani, who was almost written off by critics after the debacle of Dil Bole Hadippa.

The actress says that she is now looking forward to doing better work. “For me, it’s a challenge and I am working hard. It’s not that I was not offered roles, but I have to scrutinise a script before taking it up because of my image and respectability. My fans will always expect good work out of me. It’s a constant reaction I keep getting from my fans. It’s for them to decide whether to make me a star or not,” she says.

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Mallika is a very dear friend and suits perfectly for this song: Anees Bazmee

The rage among Bollywood babes to sizzle in raunchy item numbers continues. After the flattering success of Malaika Arora Khan’s ‘Munni Badnaam Hui’ and Katrina Kaif’s ‘Sheila Ki Jawaani’ it is now time for sex kitten Mallika Sherawat to shake her legs on an item number.

Mallika has already shown her oomph factor in ‘Maiya Maiya’ and will now be seen in a raunchy item song in director Anees Bazmee’s next film Thank You. Like ‘Munni Badnaam Hui’, this song too has a desi folk appeal to it and it titled ‘Razia Gundo Mein Phas Gayi’ (Razia stuck with the goons).

Composed by Pritam, the song will feature Mallika with all the male actors of the film- Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol and Sunil Shetty. Well, more so, Mallika is doing the number for free as she shares a good rapport with Bazmee which developed when she worked with Bazmee in ‘Welcome’.

Bazmi, who is currently busy shooting the song, confirmed the news saying, “Mallika is a very dear friend and suits perfectly for this song. She is shooting with us for five days, as the song will be shot with all the actors in the film.”

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Vidya Balan has proved once again

Vidya Balan’s staggering start ‘Parineeta’ followed by Lage Raho Munna Bhai, created a mark in Bollywood with her beauty and performance.Later her movies failed at box office and hard work turned vain her good start.

However, things have been changed with ‘Ishqiya’ Vishal Bhardwaj’s film and her performance opposite Naseer was admirable, it was last year’s first hit. Fortunately she started this year with award winning performance in No One Killed Jessica, which was marked as a first hit of the 2011.

Beauty without performance may fade out and disappear but performance will remain. That has been proved once again by Vidya Balan.

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It gives me great joy when I see children smiling happily:Katrina kaif.

This is one story that’ll tug at your heartstrings. Asia’s sexiest woman she may very well be, but Katrina Kaif recently proved that she also has the heart of a softy. A few days ago, Katrina was shooting for a commercial at Film City, when a gang of kids, who had heard that the Bollywood actress was shooting in the vicinity, descended on the sets. Rather than shrug them off, Katrina went up to them and she even offered them some sweets to munch on!

A source on the sets revealed, “Kat shook hands with all her little fans, asking them about themselves, where they had come from and so on. She then went up to her van, got some cinnabons and handed them out as a special treat to all the children. The kids were in seventh heaven and Kat made them even happier by saying that they could come visit her on the sets whenever she was shooting in the same locality.”

Kat on the other hand says the incident is hardly one to make a fuss over, as it merely stems from her fondness for children. “It gives me great joy when I see children smiling happily. I’ve perhaps been inspired by my mother who works for the upliftment of abandoned children in Chennai. It’s a cause I wholeheartedly endorse as well.”

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Priyanka and Shahid created ripples with their sizzling on-screen chemistry.

Well, the more we talk about the off-screen chemistry between Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor, the less!! The pair which created ripples with their sizzling on-screen chemistry in ‘Kaminey’ went on to create more news with their romance.

So, it did not come as a surprise that Piggie Chops’ name had constantly been guessed about for the female lead ever since Kunal Kohli announced his next directorial venture with Shahid Kapoor in the lead. Though Kunal was upset with PC for not giving dates for one of his past projects with Saif Ali Khan, he again went up to this talented actress seeking her nod for the new project. While both Kunal and Shahid remained tight-lipped about it initially, the news is now finally out. Yes, Priyanka Chopra will be the one opposite Shahid in this love story.

Confirming the same, Kunal tweeted, “Priyanka Chopra will star opposite Shahid Kapoor in my next film. Pritam is the music director. Lyrics by Prasoon Joshi.”

On the toher hand, a very diplomatic Shahid said, “I have loved Kunal’s works in the past whether it’s Hum Tum or Fanaa and I’m looking forward to this like tale. Whoever he decides to be cast opposite me, I’m okay with it.”

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I am working very hard to speak Hindi :says Jacqueline Fernandez

The former Sri Lankan beauty queen has a very strong accent and Jacqueline Fernandez admits that she is really trying her level best to get rid of it. And yes, she admits that it’s giving her a very tough time.

“You need to learn to speak the language (Hindi) without any accent. I know that I need to speak Hindi like a pro and I am working very hard with it. It’s very difficult to get rid of an accent when you have grown up with it. I am learning Hindi,” says Jacqueline, speaking to After Hrs at the Zee Cine Awards in Singapore.

She adds that speaking Hindi like a pro will take many years. “It will require years of practice to perfect the diction but I can tell you that I will be giving it my best shot because I need to take that step for the sake of my career,” she adds.

The actor admits that she is slowly turning up the heat on the big screen because she is playing a seductress in her next movie which is the sequel of Murder. “I know that you have always seen me in cute, girl-next-door type roles and audiences also liked it that way. But I thought that it’s time that I change all that. Getting a little bold on screen is a planned move because I wanted to change the way I am perceived in Bollywood,” she adds.

The actor says that she will be taking up roles from which she was shying away all this while. “It doesn’t matter what it takes but if I think that the role will suit me or that the audience will like me…I am surely going to take up the role. I am living in the city (Mumbai) for such a long time. There were days when I took a long time to learn. I have now learnt that the faster you learn, the better it is for your career,” she ends.

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