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Amitabh Bachchan's look in Paa

Is this Amitabh Bachchan's look in Paa? This photograph showed up yesterday on a number of Bollywood websites.

It claims to have been shot at the New Delhi schedule. Director Balki and his unit have been extremely careful about keeping Big B's look under wraps, but someone seems to have captured the pic on a mobile camera.

It is believed that in the film, the Big B plays Abhishek's son.

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Hrithik Roshan for Reliance Mobile

After having endorsed many FMCG products, superstar Hrithik Roshan will now be seen as the Brand Ambassador of Reliance Mobile. According to our most reliable sources, the Krissh superstar will henceforth be the face of the Reliance's mobile, data and DTH businesses and that the promotional campaign for the same is being extensively shot in Bangkok.

Preity Zinta is in america lonesome

Ask Preity Zinta, who chose an ideal outlet for the stress built-up over work and emotional trauma. She chose to spend time by herself on a 20-day trip to LA and New York.

A source said, “Preity has been stressed out for a while now. Ever since the IPL began, she has been on her toes. Though she is the owner of Kings XI Punjab, she chose to don the role of an active team member at the beck and call of her team members. As a result, she would wake up much earlier than everyone did and go to sleep only after her team members hit the sack. Her enthusiasm cost her health and very soon she was down with a sore throat and fever.

To add to her woes, her break-up with Ness Wadia, her long-time industrialist boyfriend, started doing the rounds at the same time. Already stressed because of her broken relationship, Preity was slowly getting bogged down by the media attention. She was waiting for the right opportunity to get away from the spotlight. Once the IPL was over, she came to Mumbai to complete some paper work and meet her mother. She eventually flew off for a 20-day vacation to LA and New York on Wednesday night.”

Confident that her impromptu holiday plans would nurse her wounds and her exhausted mind, Preity is also looking forward to letting her hair down. The source added, “She’s a mature person who doesn’t want to lie low and appear like a heartbroken lover. Preity wants to enjoy life and has already planned activities like catching up on movies and attending rock concerts. This well-deserved break is also a golden opportunity for her to catch up with old friends in LA and New York, whom she hasn’t met for years.”

The dimpled actress was so kicked about her holiday plans that she even backed out of performing at an awards function.

Karishma Kapoor Marriage was one of the comedy

Karishma Kapoor Marriage was one of the comedy

After judging couples for their dancing skills, Karisma Kapoor is back as a judge on Star One's Hans Baliye. But this time Lolo is giving real life celeb couples points for their comic timing. Giving her company is her hit director of the 90s, David Dhawan. Dressed in fitted black jeans and a shirt, Karisma was at her relaxed best.

Despite facing an army of lensmen and electronic journalists, Karisma diplomatically handled the media, making sure everyone got their share of news without a commotion. She might be absent from the silver screen, but Karisma hasn't lost any of her star powered-magnetism and grace.

Revealing her fitness secret, Lolo - the doting mother said, "Running behind my daughter keeps me fit and healthy."

On delaying her Bollywood comeback and the newfound love for TV she said, "I love reality television because nothing is scripted. This show is truly a first of its kind because couples have never come together for stand up comedy on TV."

However she said she was not stressed about making a Bollywood comeback and was enjoying the space she was in. At the same time she did hint at working on something with David Dhawan. "Our team is one of the most stable and successful collaborations ever in Bollywood."

As a judge she said she would be on the look out for crackling timing between the participants. But Karisma also promised to be less lenient than she was on Nach Baliye. As for her famous three claps – "I have something else in mind, keep watching."

On the concept of couples doing comedy Karisma said, "Marriage is also like comedy. There is more humour with your life partner after marriage. Sanjay and I have funny fights over the smallest of things."
With her ravishing looks and perfect 10 figure, it’s not surprising that the young lady is getting so many compliments and film offers. Ask her why did she refuse Rahul Dholakia’s film Lamha, which was later bagged by Bipasha, and Karisma says, “A lot of details were not ready. And when I do a project, I would like to be very sure about my role, the script and its nitty-gritty. Yes, I am getting a lot of offers, but I will accept a project only if it appeals to my heart. So, it can happen anytime!”

There’s a trace of regret in her voice the moment you ask her how she plans to celebrate her sister Kareena’s birthday, which falls today. The big sister confides, “We always make it a point to be with each other on birthdays. But, this time we will not be together because Kareena is shooting in Ladakh with Aamir Khan for her film 3 Idiots. Nevertheless, Bebo will be in my thoughts 24x7 on her birthday.”

Karisma gets perturbed the moment you ask her about the media reports of her shifting back to Delhi permanently and the trouble in her paradise. The lady says with great dignity, “I will just say this much that all these reports are completely false! It’s irresponsible reporting!”And it may be sooner than you imagine. Bollywood has decided that enough is enough; it now wants the gorgeous actress back. Karisma hasn’t as yet signed a “comeback” film.

But she’s seeing scripts, looking for a role that will justify her leaving home, family and daughter and stepping back into the limelight. These are her words, not mine. She doesn’t get the “comeback” bit, however. “Don’t women in other professions take maternity leave,” she asked me with spirit, “do secretaries make comebacks? Does anybody in Hollywood ask Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep who make one film in five years whether they are coming back?”

I got her point. We were talking over coffee at a suburban club. She jets between Delhi and Mumbai like, well, secretaries commute between Virar and Churchgate.

Her in-laws have houses in both cities. “It’s nice for me,” smiled Karisma, “I enjoy the hustle and bustle of Mumbai and the calm and lovely winters of Delhi.” Mumbai hasn’t seen her since Shakti in 2002, but at 34, she could still stop the traffic. Neither the demands of marriage nor the tugs of motherhood have so much as dented her stunning good looks. Delhi designer Manav Gangwani got her to walk the ramp for him at the India Couture Week recently. And Karisma had the audience drooling. But how long will she be happy doing only fashion shows, brand endorsements, and remaining connected to Bollywood through her younger sister?

I asked if she would consider a film with Kareena. “I’ve been offered umpteen number of films,” she admitted, “but it’s a big deal for us to co-star and we don’t want to do just any film, this would have to be the ultimate.”

And what about cousin Ranbir? “Not a romantic role opposite him,” Karisma said horrified, “but a character role, why not?” She thinks Ranbir has all the makings of a star in his blood. And Kareena? “What can I say? She’s fantastic! Actresses aren’t made like her. But I think her best is yet to come. I liked her in Yuva and Chameli. In Jab We Met, she made me cry. Who’s the better actress, she or me? We’re different, but she is — by far! I had to work a lot but Kareena’s a natural.”

Maybe they are different as actresses, but how about as persons, as Kapoor girls with individual takes on men, love and marriage? Could she, like Kareena, have had a relationship with a co-star like Saif Ali Khan when at the top of her career?

“Probably not,” replied Karisma reluctantly, “I’m old fashioned. Kareena shocks me. But that’s the thing you love about her.” As the elder sister, did she approve of Kareena seeing Saif given his reputation of failed relationships? There was no hesitation in Karisma’s answer, “After all my experiences, I’ve learned not to judge anybody. You don’t know what’s going on in their home and life. Bebo is important to me, she’s a sensible girl, what makes her happy — makes me happy, the family will stand by whatever decision she takes.”

What about Saif, did she know him? “Of course,” the brown eyes danced with amusement, “we did Sooraj Barjatya’s hit film Hum Saath Saath Hain in, I think, 2000. As a co-star, he’s chilled out, fun-loving. To have as a brother-in-law? Hmmm... Saif’s a wonderful person, sweet, and he treats me like the elder sister though he is older than me!” She’s had the pick of Bollywood’s male hunks as co-stars, everybody from Aamir to Akshay and Shah Rukh to Salman, but Karisma rates no actor as her favourite leading man. “The script has always been of utmost importance to me, and my role, but I’ve been lucky to have had good relations with all my co-stars,” she said diplomatically. “All my co-stars are now Kareena’s. They must have a sense of deja vu, they’ve seen her on my sets, and now they’re working with her.”

I wanted to know about her marriage to Delhi businessman and polo player Sanjay Kapoor, a ticklish subject. “Getting married, becoming a mother, is something an actress cannot imagine until she goes through it in real life... that’s because we do it so many times in films. We think life’s a film scene. But in real life, it’s a beautiful experience in a different way. It’s challenging to grow into a woman. The fun of being married is the blending of two personalities,” she began. But what about the rumours, I asked.

Neetu into trouble with sexy magazine picture

Recently, Neetu Chandra and model Krishika Gupta were shooting for the cover of men’s magazine The Man at a Juhu Hotel. The crowd at the hotel objected and shut down the shoot. But the pictures are out and the magazine is all set to hit stands later this week.

The regular male customers of the hotel started raising objections, saying that the shoot promoted lesbianism and shouting, ‘Jai Maharashtra’. They got aggressive and began physically harming the crew of the magazine. They threatened the crew by alleging they had connections with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. That is when the shooting was wrapped up for the sake of the safety of the crew and the models.

Neetu says, “Though the concept about two girls getting very intimate was a bit outrageous, we were doing it very aesthetically. But these men were a frustrated lot and couldn’t take the heat. They only saw nudity in our concept.”

The actress explains, “First they tried to seek my attention with smiles and stares, so I acknowledged them. But as I went on with my work, the whole group of men suddenly started feeling ignored and began creating a scene. They did manage to scare me when they started to politicise the issue and screamed communal slogans. That was when we had to stop the shoot.”

Delhi is only my favourite place by Katrina

The oppressive heat in New Delhi doesn't seem to have affected British-born actress Katrina Kaif's enthusiasm to shoot here. She says she loves Delhi people and would love to make it her home after Mumbai.

"I really hope that someday I come to the capital for the film shoot. I have shot for different movies in all parts of the world but unfortunately not here. So I'm looking forward to that opportunity as I know it would be real fun," Katrina Kaif said at a press conference in Delhi.

"I come here very often but they are very short visits. I just love this place. If I have to decide where do I want to live after Mumbai, it would definitely be Delhi. Here I share amazing vibes with people and see so many friendly faces," she added.

Dressed in blue ankle-length jeans, red jersey and black sneakers, the actress looked casual and posed happily for the shutterbugs.

Katrina, who is the brand ambassador of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers (RC), was in the capital to attend a promotional event for her team.
The "Singh Is Kinng" star said that she wants IPL to be back in India.

"We all know the reasons why IPL's venue was shifted to South Africa, but I would really like it to be back here again because the enthusiasm, craziness and fan following for cricket in India is simply amazing," she said.

"The whole experience is priceless. That is the time when we smile together and cry together," she added.

The 24-year-old also said: "We (actors) keep our fingers crossed on a Friday. Similarly, cricketers too wait till the last ball because the game is so unpredictable."

Akshay was arrested and bailed and released

Akshay who arrived in Mumbai late last night, was arrested by cops at the Vakola police station early today morning. He was, however, subsequently released on bail.

It may be recalled that the actor was embroiled in a huge controversy when his wife Twinkle Khanna unbuttoned his jeans at the recently held Lakme India Fashion Week. An activist Anil Nair had taken offence and filed a case against the couple.

Akshay was arrested for the same case early today morning. However, since his case was a bailable one he was sanctioned bail. Earlier even his wife Twinkle was arrested and released on bail.

Saif the producer was inspired on Clint

Saif started his Illuminati Films, after hearing the story of how Clint Eastwood started his production company

Not many people know that Saif Ali Khan is a huge fan of Clint Eastwood and has even styled his production company Illuminati Films after the Hollywood actor's production house Malpaso Productions.

Says a source close to Saif, "Clint is Saif's favorite actor and he has grown up watching Clint's films. He also has a vast DVD collection of all of his films and has adorned his Bandra office with his posters."

According to the source, "Saif was toying with the idea of launching his own production house but was wary of taking the first step. Then one day Saif saw Clint's interview in which he narrated how he started his production house. When Clint mentioned to a friend that he wanted to produce films, his friend replied 'malpaso', which means a bad step in Spanish. But instead of deterring Clint, it spurred him to make movies he believed in and that's how he launched Malpaso Productions."

The source adds, "Saif was fascinated by the story and he woke up his business partner Dinesh Vijan in the middle of the night. He suggested to Dinesh to start working on the venture even though people may think it's a bad step."

The next step was finalising a name for production house. Says the friend, "Saif is fond of reading Dan Brown's novels and he loved the term Illuminati from Angels And Demons."

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