In a recent interview, Vidya Balan has given ample hints that she and Shahid were once dating, however things got sour between them to an extent that they won’t be working together anymore.Check out the interview.
Did the caustic comments about your weight finally get to you?
I won’t say that I was immune to them. But you see, I was going through a lot of confusion in my head on a lot of fronts. I started taking a few things for granted. I became complacent. And I lost interest. Till Kismet Connection, everything was going well for me and then suddenly…
Okay, what triggered off the need to lose weight?
Well, my mom sat me down and told me that I needed to feel good about myself. I think that I was trying to be someone else. I was desperately trying to fit into a certain mould (pauses)
Go on…
(Looks up at the ceiling) It was not about my weight and clothes. Those caustic comments were coming because I looked unhappy. I was exuding a certain amount of unhappiness.
Why were you unhappy?
You know what…
What?
If someone who matters to you talks you down, it can break you. That someone whose approval mattered to me started to constantly find faults with me. It started reflecting on me. At that point of time, it was important to walk away from that relationship. I don’t want to take his name.
Hmmm… I get it. Shahid doesn’t want to work with you now.
(Interrupts) Did I say that that I want to work with him? (pauses)
Continue…
If someone doesn’t want to work with me, so be it. It’s his loss completely. There are other fish in the sea.
Well the cat is finally out of the bag now.

Everyone in Kapoor khandaan has a nickname, the only exception being Ranbir, however Katrina has completed the Khandaan tradition by nicknaming Ranbir.

During a press conference, Ranbir said, Everyone has lovely names, but just look at the pet names in my family… Chimpu, Dabboo, Chintu, Lolo, Bebo… I’m happy that I don’t have one. I am plain, old Ranbir.”

Suddenly Katrina blurted out that Ranbir does have a nickname and she did the honor of nicknaming him.

She said, “Ranbir’s nick-name is ‘Puffin’. Puffin is the national bird of Iceland, and a distant relative of the penguin. The difference is that puffins are more colorful, they have puffier cheeks and colored beaks. So Ranbir is like a puffin. He’s like a colorful penguin, he has happy feet and on some days he can look really puffy.”

Like the nickname Puffin folks?

Kajol despite being a mother, looks ravishing and her looks could give younger actresses a serious complex, Kajol credits wisdom as the secret behind her beauty.

Kajol says, “It’s wisdomPeople get upset when they see their first grey strand or a line on their face because for them, those are the first signs of ageing. Wisdom tells me that you start to age much before it shows on your face, and that it can be controlled if we begin to care at the right time.”

Talking about her beauty regime Kajol says, “I prefer a simple beauty regime which gives me visible results, that’s it.Regular use of the Olay Total Effects regimen fits perfectly in my daily routine! It is a brand I have known for a very long time, a true friend who will stay with me forever. It makes me look gorgeous, confident, young, and helps me keep the seven signs of ageing at bay. In my wisdom years, who better to turn to than someone who has always been around in the past!”

Rightly said Kajol.

This Olympic Games actor Akshay Kumar is going to be the torch bearer for the winter Olympic Games to be held in Vancouver, Canada. Akshay is going to be India’s representative in 1 of the 15 international celebrities invited to bear the torches.
The games will be held from January 30 to February 14, 2010. Akshay will be presented the torch on November 16 by the Canadian Prime Minister Steven Harper, in Mumbai. At a high power exclusive lunch organised for 50 CEO’s of respected tourism companies, the PM will be introducing Akshay as the sole torch bearer from India.
Congrats Akshay for being the chosen on from India!

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor grace the cover of Filmfare magazine’s latest issue where they talk about Love,Sex and Passion. Like the cover?

Kareena Kapoor features backless in the posters of Kurbaan, but the actress says that there’s no vulgarity to it.

Kareena says, “This shot of me in a backless posture and Saif with a wound on his chest tell so much about the film’s theme.”

“There is love, passion and violence – all combined in here and what better way than to show it through a single still? You too would agree that there is nothing sleazy or vulgar about it. Knowing the sensibilities of Karan Johar (producer) and Rensil D’Silva (director), that’s the least one could have expected.”

Kareena insists that Kurbaan is a deep-rooted love story, she says, “Kurbaan has a deep-rooted love story to it, but it is not a frothy romantic film that we are time and again exposed to. The love story is much deeper here. There is a definite meaning, purpose and reason to it. Also, the film is quite powerful in its own way since it’s the voice of moderate Islam.”

Kurbaan releases on 20th November.

Saif Ali Khan may not be worth millions when it comes to brand value but he says he better not endorse products that he doesn’t connect with – for example chaddis!

“For me, brand name is very important. I feel I should represent a brand that I can connect with. This also helps me to reach out to my fans because they can associate with me through that brand. I won’t endorse something I don’t connect with… like underwear ads. I can do a baniyan (vest) ad, but no chaddis for me.

Why can’t you connect with chaddis Saif? Don’t you wear them

Guess, Preity has learnt enough of ‘business’ from her former beau businessman Ness Wadia in all the years that they dated. So much that Preity not only bought herself a cricket team but actually made so much of moolah out of it that she says she doesnt have to care for money for all her life now.
Now Preity has got another great business idea for making money but for charity by forming an all-international girls’ basketball squad called the Dream Girls team.

“The players will be internationally-famous women like film stars, supermodels, socialites and, of course, there’ll be me – the captain – and we’ll be playing with professional basketball teams around the world. American experts from NBA will train us,” said Preity, who stands 5 feet 5 inches tall in her socks but has quite a sporting background. “Nobody knows I’ve been a gymnast for 11 years, I did karate for nine years, I am very good at basketball and I rifle shoot too,” she said, adding, “People said that it was a crazy idea to give one-and-a half years to IPL, but then today, financially, I don’t have to care for the rest of my life.”

She is taking a 6 week sabbatical from Bollywood. And ask her if she is over Bollywood and films she tells you,

“Are you kidding? I’m not retiring to the jungles! Of course, money is important. I do charity and all but I still need to wear my brands, travel first class and pamper myself. I believe more in living rich than dying rich. My biggest fear is to die broke, ex-film star,” laughed the bubbly actress who devotes a lot of time to causes like child trafficking and the upliftment of women. I want to do full-on commercial films now.”

Wont be surprised to see Preity as a rich old woman in a few years!

Kareena says, “I look up to Kajol, as she is one of the finest actresses we have today. I totally love her and we get along like a house on fire. Karan is a dear friend of both of us, and we all belong to the same click, so there’s only great vibes and friendship on the sets.”

Well this is Kareena’s fourth magazine cover in a row, first Grazia, then Marie Claire, Hi!Blitz and now Femina. Kareena talks about memories,movies and men in this edition.Like it?

Saif Ali Khan describes his experience of shooting for Kurbaan as “cold and depressing” and only good thing about the movie was that his girlfriend Kareena was always with him.

Saif says, “Kurbaan was hard work. In fact, the Philadelphia schedule was plain hell. It wasn’t anything like a picnic shooting for the film.”
“It gets dark there at 1600 hrs IST itself. Moreover, it’s so cold and at minus 10 degrees it can actually get really depressing. Since we wereshooting in sync sound, it was extremely difficult to get the pitch and tone right while delivering our dialogues.”

Saif also reveals that he and Bebo were informed about last year’s Mumbai terror attack while shooting for Kurbaan, he says, “Because of that, it was so difficult to concentrate on the film’s shoot. Thankfully, Bebo (Kareena Kapoor) was there with me at that time but still both of us were very depressed.”
“We were shooting in a tube and that’s anything but fun. We had to shoot a subway sequence but being in a tube for hours at a stretch is like being in an underground prison. Really, it is very disorienting. Who saysshooting for a film is like being in a picnic? Kurbaan certainly wasn’t one.”

Kurbaan releases on November 20th and starrs, Vivek Oberoi, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor.

Check out the wallpapers of Paa movie – which talks about the a very rare father-son, son-father story. Like Big B in his child avatar?

Check out Kareena Kapoor looking really beautiful on the front cover of Hi!Blitz magazine’s latest edition, where they are celebrating 50 Most Beautiful Anniversary Special.Like her folks?

After many reports about Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor’s fights, the news comes that the couple have called off their relationship.
Deepika Padukone took the initiative to end her two-year-old relationship with Ranbir, because of his Casanova ways and his intimacy with his co-stars.
Another reason for the break-up was, Ranbir treated Deepika as just another girlfriend and did not treat her as the most special person in his life.

A source says,Neetu wants Ranbir to be happy. She will never go against his choice. Ranbir always treated Deepika as a girlfriend and not as someone special, basically there was no passion in their relationship.”

Recently at a press conference for Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, when reporters tried to ask him about his relationship status withgirlfriend Deepika, he simple asked them to ask him something exciting such as his upcoming flick.
Well that definitely means, Ranbir no more finds Deepika exciting and their relationship is definitely off.

Talking about recent turn of events,Ranbir says,”It really hurts me that my affairs are being written about. I am suddenly acquiring this new image. It is not me. I have been in very few relationships in my life. Few have worked, few haven’t. And I am extremely sad about the ones which haven’t worked. I am not this lover boy, people think I am. The character I did in Bachna Ae Haseeno is not me. I am quite a romantic at heart, but at the same time, being in a relationship or being with a girl is not my priority. I do believe there are great things in store for me. I need to believe that if I need to move ahead. Women are lovely. I love and respect them, but that’s not my true calling in life. My true calling is cinema and acting. “

What is your take on Deepika-Ranbir break-up folks?

Baadshah of Bollywood SRK, recently turned 44 year old, but the Scorpian is still young at heart. Check out his interview below:
Your looks belie your age!
Physically, I feel 25-26. But I have no problems in accepting that I’m 44. In fact, if I look good, then the media writes that I’ve done plastic surgery. Honestly, if I sleep well, then I look good. Last night I slept well.
This has been a year of mixed fortunes…
I enjoyed Season II with my cricket team. I was a bit disappointed when we didn’t fare well, but I know we’ll bounce back. I didn’t have film releases with the exception of Billu which was special for me. I got a honourary doctorate from the University of Bedfordshire, won a couple of other honours. My Name is Khan will come in February 2010. I had my shoulder surgery that kept me out of action now I’m on the road to recovery. I spent quality time with my kids. I’m finishing my book 20 Years Of A Decade. It was an unfortunate physical year but a good emotional one.
Are there any specific thoughts on growing older?
Yes, I have been constantly thinking about what I can give back to people, to society. Allah has been kind to me, He has given me so much. I have just six to seven good friends in the industry. But the media is my friend. You are the ones who remind me of my birthday at least four-five days in advance. You have given me so much love, so has my audience. Now I want to do something in return. I want to bring a smile to the faces of youngsters. I don’t want to start an NGO, but I do wish to do something for the cause of the girl child… The feeling of wanting to give is stronger now than it has been. I think of life as work. I want to introspect as to which direction I should take my life in. I want to do something to save the environment. Honestly, I haven’t done my bit yet but I will start now.
What’s next as far as films go?
RA1. It is something I’m kicked about. It’s a film that children are going to love. It will have action, special effects and a super hero.
Did you receive any special gifts?
Yeah, Karan Johar gave me a lap top bag and a pair of very expensive shoes. My children are making something for me that will come over the weekend. Parmeshwar Godrej sent me a gift. She does that each year. One of my fans has bought me a piece of land on the moon, one has bought me land in Scotland. I’m accepting gifts till this weekend, so all of you who wish to give me something can do so till Sunday.

Amrita Rao graces the cover of The Man magazine’s latest issue, where she talks about losing her innocence. Do you like this sexy Amrita or the innocent girl next door Amrita?

Aamir Khan gives his most explosive interview ever in StarDust latest edition, where he talks about his superstar status, separation with wife Reena,bonding with brother Faisal again , falling in love with Kiran and playing a peacemaker between SRK and Salman. Do check out the latest issue to know everything in detail.

After brother Saif Ali Khan, it’s time for sister Soha Ali Khan talking about her royal life, she does the same in the upcoming edition of ANDperSand.Like her?

King Khan, Bollywood of Badshaah and Superstar SRK turns 44 today on 2nd November and will be celebrating his birthday with his friends and family in Delhi.

SRK who is back in Mumbai from London says on his birthday thanks everyone, he says,“And thanks for all the good wishes. It was a joy to see so many kids and adults wishing me in advance for my birthday.”

Wifey Gauri and friend Karan will be hosting a surprise birthday bash for the birthday boy which will be attended by who’s who of Bollywood.

A source says,“He usually ends up cutting at least two dozen cakes because he finds it hard to turn away any of his well-wishers.”

We love you SRK and wish you a very happy happy birthday

SRK’s upcoming flick My Name is Khan is highly awaited by the audience, not only because it’s SRK’s next flick, but also for his pairing with Kajol. The release date of My Name is Khan has been fixed at February,12,2010 – Valentine week.

Director Karan Johar talking about his flick says“MNK is an epic love story. What sets it apart is the landscape on which it unfolds. Though I keep setting out to do something different with my films, the one constant is my desire to continue to explore the many ways in which two people can fall in love and stay in love regardless of any or every challenge against them.”

SRK in the movie plays the role of Rizvan Khan, who sets out on a journey across United States of America to get back his love, his life and his goodness inspires the lives of the complete nation.

Well contrary to the reports that Katrina Kaif will be a part of Dostana 2 opposite Abhishek and John, it’s not Katrina but Kareena who is approached for the flick.

A source says, “Ironically, Kareena had been dropped from the first Dostana because she couldn’t work with Abhishek. And now she’s back in Dostana 2. Never say never again, at least in Bollywood, where equations change every Friday.”

Director Tarun Mansukhani says, “We are almost done with the script. At the moment I’m neither confirming not denying Kareena’s presence.”

Dostana duo Abhi-John move from Miami to London in Dostana 2 and continue their gay act, where they meet Kareena.

Katrina Kaif is usually chirpy and nice, but the mere mention of her boyfriend Salman’s ex-girlfriend Aishwarya Rai miffs her, to an extreme that she refused to wish Ash on her birthday yesterday.
Katrina and Ranbir were giving television interviews to television reporters about their upcoming flick Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, when a reporter asked Ranbir to wish Aishwarya on her birthday, Ranbir obliged and wished Aishwarya a very happy birthday. When the reporter turned to Katrina and asked her to do the same she flatly refused insisting that she doesn’t need to wish the actress birthday as Ranbir has already wished her.
After the interview session, Katrina rushed to her vanity van and refused to come out even after 45 minutes.
Well I don’t blame her, girlfriends are bound to get angry on the mention of their boyfriend’s ex-girlfriends. Agree with me girls?

The world’s most beautiful woman Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrates her birthday today and has turned 36 year old.
Before starting out in Bollywood, Aishwarya did some modeling and then went onto win the Miss World title in 1994. She made her debut in Iruver, but won her first filmfare Best Actress Award for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam where she starred with her ex-boyfriend Salman Khan.
She again won the Filmfare Best Actress for Devdas opposite SRK, and did commercial hits like Dhoom,Guru and Jodha Akbar.
Currently she is working on Mani Ratnam’s Raavan with hubby Abhishek Bachchan and on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish with Hrithik Roshan.
We wish Aishwarya a very happy birthday and wish her success in all her upcoming endeavors.

Just happened to see the trailer of 3 Idiots and I was surprised to see Aamir look so young. Its amazing how he has managed to play a 20yr old at 44, with so much of zeal and elan.
Apart from the face, even the lean look, the hairstyle, body language, gait and even mannerisms. Aamir seems have worked on everything to make his character look real on screen.
The best thing about Aamir whenever he takes up a role and involves himself in it, he completely leaves out traces of his own personality out. He is so effortless and natural with his acting that you never feel you are watching a ’superstar enact the role’ as it happens with say Shahrukh and Salman who just cannot forget their ’superstar’ tag for even once while acting – its so evident in their performances!
You never feel that you have seen Aamir in a similar performance before. It is probably this passion that makes him undoubtedly the best actor in India. Not about rivalries folks but professionally – as an actor, on grounds of passion, dedication and hard-work – Aamir definitely has an edge over all the other actors!
Agree?

Aishwarya Rai tells us she is as good as a single actress even if she has been married. She thinks being married doesn’t make her any less professional or any less prettier than the others. Here are some excerpts from an interview.
She’s had the tag of The Most Beautiful Woman in India and World for long but Aishwarya confesses she is not very good with handling compliments she says,

“I’m not very good at handling compliments but I accept it with grace. I’m grateful to God, my audiences and my filmmakers —be it Mani Ratnam, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Mansoor Khan, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Ram Gopal Varma, Raj Kumar Santoshi, Aditya Chopra and others who never used just my beauty as the fulcrum. Instead,they kept the beauty and the aesthetics going at the same time in each of the film characters I played.”

So how much has marriage changed things on career front? And Aishwarya tells us gone are the days when an actress’ career is finished after marriage.

“These are the same filmmakers I have worked with in the beginning of my career. I got married in the middle of shooting Jodhaa Akbar and when I reported back on his set, Ashu told me that nothing has changed. It just meant so much more hard work for me because when I come to the work front, I don’t want anyone to think of me as being any less professional than I was when I was single. It was important for me to strike the right balance between home and work. All the film-makers I’m working with are super passionate about their work. Thanks to them, I still feel the same adrenaline rush that I always feel when I’m on set.”

Leaving career aside, ask Aishwarya when she is planning to start a family considering she is going to turn 36 tomorrow with the biological clock ticking faster than ever. And she says,

“When I was on the Oprah Winfrey show, I told her that every time there is even a bump, it is assumed that I’m with child. Being pregnant is not something one can conceal. When I am pregnant, the world will know.”

Certainly!

Shilpa Shetty got engaged last week and is preparing for her wedding that will take place next month, however sister Shamita is stuck up in the Bigg Brother’s house and she might miss Shilpa’s wedding.

A source from Colors says, “Shamita has not been told anything about Shilpa’s engagement or the marriage in the last week of November. As far Shamita knows, the marriage was supposed to happen in December after the show was over.”

Apparently Shilpa,an ex-host with Bigg Boss,will meet the Bigg Boss producers this week and will ask them to evict Shamita out of the house so that she can attend her wedding.

The source says, “There’s a provision for a house-mate to be brought out in a case of an extreme emergency. It happened with Jade Goody last year. But does a sister’s unscheduled wedding qualify as a family crisis? We’re now wondering if the same rule as Jade can be applied to Shamita’s case.”
“After meeting Shilpa this weekend we’ll work out a strategy on Shamita’s eviction.”If an unexpected turn of events helps us boost our TRPs, we’re certainly not shy of putting it on camera. We did with Jade Goody. We’ll do it with Shamita.”The rest is up to Shamita. Once we’re sure she can be evicted whether she decides to come out or stay in the House is entirely her decision.”

Host Amitabh Bachchan will inform Shamita about her sister’s engagement and her upcoming marriage.