Latest MMS Scandal In Bollywood – Salma Agha’s Daughter Zara

Latest MMS Scandal In Bollywood – Salma Agha’s Daughter Zarah Khan. Veteran actress Salma Agha and her daughter Zarah clarified their stand on the MMS that involves Zarah. They spoke about the MMS, news reports and how the entire conspiracy upsets them. Take a look.

Latest MMS Scandal In Bollywood – Salma Agha’s Daughter Zara

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Bollywood legend Dev Anand passes away

Bollywood grieves at the loss of Dev Anand who suffered a massive cardiac arrest in London. Dev anand was in London with son Sunil Anand for a medical check up as he was not keeping well for the last few days.

Dev Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 in Hum Ek Hain. He made countless contributions to Indian Cinema with hits like Paying Guest, Baazi, Jewel Thief, CID, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Warrant, Hare Rama Hare Krishna and Des Pardes. He was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002.

Bollywood legend Dev Anand passes away

He established his film production company Navketan International Films in 1949 and produced more than 35 movies. Devsaab was working on his new project Song Of Life, in which he was to play the central character, when he died. His rites will be conducted in London.

For a young heart like him, all we have to say is “Abhi na jao chodkar ke dil abhi bhara nahin”

Bollywood legend Dev Anand passes away

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Bollywood star, has baby girl

Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has given birth to a baby girl, husband actor Abhishek Bachchan has tweeted.

Father-in-law Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan also tweeted: “I am Dada (grandfather) to the cutest baby girl”.

Aishwarya was admitted to the Seven Hills Hospital in the Indian city of Mumbai early Tuesday morning. This is her first child.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Bollywood star, has baby girl

There has been tremendous interest in Aishwarya’s pregnancy from the media and her fans.

“It’s a girl!,” Abhishek wrote on the micro-blogging site at 0952 local time (0422 GMT).

Amitabh Bachchan said he was “ecstatic” to be a grandfather and thanked all those who sent out congratulatory messages.

Aishwarya’s pregnancy had been keenly watched since June when Amitabh Bachchan announced the pregnancy of his daughter-in-law.

“News news news!! I am going to become a grandfather. Aishwarya expecting. So happy and thrilled,” he had tweeted.

According to reports, bookies had bet 1.5 billion rupees (around $30m) on whether Aishwarya would deliver on 11 November or not.

The Bachchans are known as the “first family” of Bollywood and have millions of fans following their every move.

Often called the “queen of Bollywood”, Aishwarya, 37, married Abhishek in 2007, forging the ultimate Bollywood dynasty.

She first charmed the nation at just 21, winning Miss World in 1994. She has acted in several Hollywood films too.

She was the first Indian actress to sit on the Cannes jury in 2003. She has also appeared on the cover of Time magazine as the global face of Indian cinema.

Because of her popularity in India and outside, she has long been the face of cosmetic giant Loreal and high-end Longines watches

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Bollywood star, has baby girl

Reliance MediaWorks to convert Shah Rukh Khan’s Don 2 in 3D

Mumbai: Reliance MediaWorks has begun offering 3D conversion services to Indian film studios.

The company’s first Bollywood 3D Conversion project is the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Don 2 for Excel Entertainment and Reliance Entertainment.

Reliance MediaWorks to convert Shah Rukh Khan’s Don 2 in 3D

The movie is slated to release worldwide on 23 December 2011 in both 2D and 3D formats.

Excel Entertainment’s Farhan Akhtar said, “The 3D conversion of Don 2 has been done exceedingly well by the Reliance MediaWorks team and we are very happy with outcome. We explored the option of releasing the film in 3D by doing a test demo and the results came out looking fabulous and since it was translating well and technology has come to a point where we don’t need to shy away from it, we decided to go ahead and give the audiences a 3D experience of Don 2.”

“After seeing the success of Harry potter which was also converted, we were absolutely sure that the experience and thrill of watching a 3D film is not lost if the conversion is done correctly and seeing the result of the demo done by Reliance we were convinced that we should bring Don 2 to cinemas in 3D,” added producer Ritesh Sidhwani.

Reliance MediaWorks will offer Indian film studios well-established proprietary technologies, creative expertise and powerful tools for 3D project requirements. The company will be able to provide quality and scale of services available through Reliance MediaWorks’ operations in India which includes a team of more than 600 trained 3D artists.

Reliance MediaWorks on the development, COO – Media and Creative Services Naresh Malik said, “Being one of the leading 3D conversion service providers to Hollywood leaders has helped us understand and develop optimal solutions that can enhance 3D viewing. We look forward to leverage this global experience to deliver unparalleled results for a variety of applications and ultimatelyhelp Indian filmmakers in creating the finest possible 3D experience.”

Reliance MediaWorks CEO Anil Arjun said, “Hollywood has shown how 3D can enhance the immersive audience experience and for Bollywood, 3D will prove to be the next technological phase in entertainment. Within next 2 years, the 3D cinema screen count is expected to cross 1500 screens in India and the penetration of 3D television will also be significant, establishing exceptional opportunity whichIndian film studios can leverage to garner higher returns.”
Reliance MediaWorks to convert Shah Rukh Khan’s Don 2 in 3D

There was a famous song of Shashi Kapoor’s which went like “Khilte Hain Gul Yahan Khil Ke Bikharne Ko …. Milte Hain Dil Yaha Mil Ke Bichadne Ko”. This song seems to reflect the love lives of most modern day film-stars of Bollywood. The older generation of actors were much more loyal to their partners and break-ups were not the order of the day. Or maybe they just lived behind a facade of normalcy and the media and general public never found out what was really happening in their lives.

Today, not only do relationships last for incredibly short periods, but each break-up occurs in full media glare and publicity. The frequency and intensity of the romance and it’s ensuing fragmentation are all watched and commented upon by everyone who can read a magazine or watch television, and all of them join in offering advice and suggestions!!

Why can’t they stay together? 

Here is a list of some of the messy and controversial Bollywood breakups which have taken place in the last few years.

1. Salman – Aishwarya: It was a fairy tale romance. He was the handsome lover boy of Bollywood with a heart of gold, and she was the green-eyed breathtakingly beautiful girl who had conquered the world. They were in love and everything around them seemed to be enveloped in a haze of devotion and romance. ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ showed us the intense chemistry between the two of them, but somehow, somewhere their paths diverged and they split up. It was probably one of the messiest break-ups that B-wood had witnessed. We were all privy to the drunken calls and bad language, and sadly a made-for-each-other couple were no more a couple. Aishwarya moved on and married Abhishek after a short liaison with Viveik Oberoi (that’s entirely another story). Salman has been unable to settle down even after a long-stretched courtship with the lovely Katrina (reports of their break up are also doing the rounds). It is rumored that the public spat with SRK happened because of Aishwarya, hence, apparently the ghost of the relationship still haunts our dear Sallu bhai.

3. Kareena Kapoor – Shahid Kapoor:
The romance between these two Kapoors was also an open affair.  At a time when most couples chose to keep their togetherness under wraps, Shahid and Kareena were spotted together anywhere and everywhere. They talked openly about living together as a couple and the magnetism between was very evident.  Then the unforseen happened – rumors have it that Kareena could not accept Shahid’s interference in her professional life and that she got fed-up of his constant need to be together even when she was working abroad. Soon after the separation Kareena got into a relationship with Saif Ali Khan, and it seems to be still going strong. Shahid was also linked with several ladies like Amrita Rao, Sania Mirza and Vidya Balan. Latest news is that Shahid Kapoor is very much in a relationship with Priyanka Chopra.  This break-up was one of the most controversial separations in recent times.

4. Akshay Kumar – Raveena Tandon:
Most people will have forgotten about this relationship, but it hit the headlines when it crumbled. The affair was common knowledge and the break-up produced greater heartache for Raveena than it did for Akshay. Khiladi Kumar was known to be quite a playboy at that time and for many people their separation came as no surprise. Raveena’s career took a downturn soon after this, and many believed that she was unable to recover from this separation.

5. Akshay Kumar – Shilpa Shetty:
Soon after his break up with Ms. Tandon, Akshay hooked up with the hot and sultry Shilpa Shetty. She may have lacked in the “nose department” back then, but even then she had a very sexy figure. Their affair lasted for quite some time and they even got engaged at one point. People were already surprised that Akshay, the casanova was ready to settle down, but soon the inevitable happened. He broke up with Shilpa too. It is said that Akshay’s growing closeness with Twinkle Khanna was the reason behind the break up. Post Shilpa’s win in the reality show ‘Big Brother’, Akshay allegedly revealed intimate details of their sex life, thereby rejuvenating the interest in this long-ended romance.

6. Abhishek Bacchan – Karisma Kapoor:
This was a match made in the Bollywood-heaven. The Kapoor girl and Bacchan boy had got engaged and two members of Bollywood’s prime families were about to be united in holy matrimony. The reasons behind their break-up remain unknown till date, but the rumour mills speak about Big B’s opposition to the match and about Babita’s objecting  because Abhishek was still a struggling actor. They both parted and went their separate ways, with Abhishek marrying the lovely Aishwarya, and Karisma marrying Sanjay Kapur and settling down to motherhood and a troubled ( if rumours are true) marriage. The long-term effect of the break-up has been Kareena’s unwillingness to work with Abhishek Bacchan since then.

7.  Ranbir Kapoor – Deepika Padukone:
When Ranbir debuted, news of his on-going affair with Deepika Padukone had already started making the rounds. Deepika, the long legged babe and Ranbir, the latest chocolate boy on the block made a handsome pair. They were young and looked very much in love. The break up was abrupt and messy. Post the falling apart, Deepika made a few snide remarks about the junior Kapoor which left his father, Rishi Kapoor fuming and indignant. It is commonly believed that the reason for the separation were the frequent indiscretions which Ranbir indulged in while he was still romantically involved with Deepika.

8. Bipasha Basu- Dino Morea:
Bipasha and Dino were were a well-known couple when she debuted in Bollywood. Her struggling days were all spent with Dino Morea. He was a successful model in his own right, but apart from Raaz (starring opposite Bipasha), he did not succeed in the Bollywood film circuit. They separated soon after Bipasha began to achieve a fair degree of success as an actress and post the break-up she went into a relationship with the gorgeous John Abraham. They look beautiful together, so she definitely chose well.

9. Lara Dutta – Kelly Dorjee:
Lara Dutta and Kelly Dorjee were together for a long, long time. They were seen everywhere as a couple and they looked happy and content. Kelly Dorjee had been Lara’s friend since her modeling days and their break up came as a big shock to everybody who knew them personally or professionally. Lara is now planning to get married to the tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi, whereas Kelly Dorjee seems to have just vanished from the public domain.

10.  Kangana Raanaut – Addhayan Suman:
They were the young couple of Bollywood and while Kangana was a big actress by the time they hooked up, Addhayan had not even begun to take the initial steps. Son of veteran actor/comedian Shekhar Suman, Addhayan was known to be under pressure from dad and mom to avoid getting involved with Kangana. They separated amicably and are among the few ex-couples who are still on talking terms with each other. The only testimony to their relationship seems to be the movie Raaz 2 in which they acted together.

That Sonakshi Sinha (daughter of Bollywood star-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha) would be debuting soon in Kollywood in a film opposite Kamal Haasan is a well-known fact. What is new, however, is the fee that has reportedly been finalized to be paid to her for starring opposite Kamal Haasan.

The film has been titled ‘Viswaroopam’ and would bring together the mercurial director Selvaraghavan and Kamal Haasan for the first time. The title of the film was ‘officially’ confirmed by the director-actor duo yesterday.

Sonakshi, who debuted in Bollywood as Salman Khan’s heroine in the super-hit movie‘ Dabbang’, has become the ‘next hottest thing’ in Bollywood after Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone as leading heroes vie with each other in pairing opposite the Sinha Jr. Sonakshi would be paid a whopping Rs.2 crores to star in the film, it is reported.

The Bollywood babe reportedly demanded Rs.2.5 crores to star opposite Kamal, who is35 years senior to her. Selvaraghavan had a chat with her and brought ‘down’ her fee by half-a-crore. Selvaa, who has completed making ‘Irandaam Ulagam’ starring his younger brother Dhanush and Andrea Jermaiah in lead roles, has started the preparatory work of ‘Viswaroopam’.

The film will be produced by ‘Ascar’ Ravichaandran.

This year has been a good year for fashion, in fact it has been so good that we could only find 5 films that had hideous costumes, and when I say hideous I mean hideous. When you look back on the year and see how much Bollywood has developed when it comes to fashion the films on this list really did disappoint us. Read on to see which film got the top spot for worst dressed film!

5. Hello Darling

This film bombed at the box office and it wasn’t just because of the story, seriously did you see what the leading ladies were wearing! The clothes looked tacky and cheap! Let’s not forget Celina Jaitley’s hairstyle, not everyone can pull of a fringe and Celina you are one of those who cannot! Hello Darling comes in at number five because the story may not have made us laugh, but the poor fashion sure did!

4. Sadiyaan

Another bad film and another bad set of costumes, is there a trend here? For a film that was apparently set in 1967, you would not believe it by looking at the costumes. The leading actress had a bad wardrobe that looked like it had come from the present day. When we see the period films that have been made in Bollywood, this film disappoints especially when other films have managed to use believable costumes. Personally, I think the clothes were as bad as the acting!

3. Robot

Unlike some of the other films on this list, Robot performed really well at the box office, but costumewise really Manish Malhotra what were you thinking?!? Manish is such a great designer you would expect him to come up with better costumes. Maybe it was Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s beauty and personality that helped her carry off the hideous costumes well or maybe it was the good storyline that distracted from the bad fashion? The song sequences were like a bad fashion show, as any time a song happened the bad wardrobe came out! This is definitely one film that will not be getting an award for best costumes!

2. Veer

Another bad film, which seems to equal bad costumes as well. Watching this film was like walking around a bad fancy dress shop; I bet that is exactly where the costume designer of Veer went to get the outfits. When you compare past period films costumes, such as Jodhaa Akbar, to this film you can see why the costumes were so disappointing. I would love to know what Anna Singh, the costume designer, was thinking when she decided to put Salman Khan in that hideous fur outfit; next time Anna get tips of Neeta Lulla on how to design costumes for period films.

1. Prince

Prince was received well in some parts of the world, particularly in India, I too enjoyed the film, but fashion wise seriously what was going on! This is one of those movies that if you changed the costumes, and maybe replace the three actresses, it would have been a worldwide success. The costumes were so cheesy and tacky it was shocking. I am not sure which was worse, the tight, plastic outfit Vivek Oberoi was wearing or the teeny outfits the leading ladies were wearing! Prince gets our number one spot for worst costumes in a Bollywood film for 2010, because if there were an award for the cheesiest, cheap and tacky outfits Prince would get it hands down.

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Sonakshi Sinha will replace Priyanka Chopra in Kunal Kohli’s next, Janam Janam Ka Saath Hai Tumhara Hamara opposite Shahid Kapoor. Sonakshi appears to be on a signing spree now (aakhir Salman Khan ka haath hai uske sar pe)!

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“I’m really looking forward to working with Shahid,” says Kunal Kohli. The director tweeted on Sunday morning: “Shahid Kapoor and me working together in my next film. Will hopefully sign the heroine in the next few days. Will keep you posted.” The yet untitled film will be starting in April once Shahid wraps up the shooting for Mausam. Kohli will be producing-directing the film.

Kunal’s film with Shahid is a love story and will have music by Pritam while Prasoon Joshi is writing lyrics. Has he finalized the actress? “I haven’t decided the actress. I wouldn’t want to speculate as I don’t believe in it. I will tell you once it’s finalized. We’ve just finalized Shahid. He was going away to Punjab to shoot Mausam and I was releasing Break Ke Baad. In the middle of it we finalized and signed.”

Kohli had earlier announced a film with Saif Ali Khan. He had also written about it on Twitter (now deleted) as to how things didn’t work out between him and Saif. So, is Shahid doing the same film as what was earlier being done by Saif? “It’s a completely different script,” says Kohli. Why didn’t Saif’s film go through in the first place? “Saif was signed by Ashtavinayak to do a film. He requested me to come in and see if I could do a film with him. I wasn’t ready with that script. I was also simultaneously working on this script for a while. I felt this is the script I want to make first, so I am making this film. That film I will do later when I am fully happy with the script.”

Having worked with seasoned actors like Aamir and Saif, Shahid is a much inexperienced actor in comparison, even though he’s wonderfully talented. “Shahid has done Kaminey, Jab We Met, Vivah, he has done some brilliant films. I am sure Mausam will be another brilliant film. He is a very very interesting talent,” says Kunal.

Kohli’s latest Production Break Ke Baad released last Friday. Talking about the response to the film, Kohli says,”Break Ke Baad is getting a good response from the youth specially. It’s too early. Let’s see how it goes.”