Kareena launches book Loose Weight Not Mind

February 15th, 2009

The secret to Kareena Kapoor's much coveted size zero is finally out in the open. She spent Valentine's Day encouraging people to love their bodies and shed flab. The actress was present for a book launch of her trainers book Loose Your Weight Not Your Mind.

How should one begin to love their body?

Kareena Kapoor: First and foremost it's about eating right, only then can one start beginning to love their body. And when loves their body they don't abuse it.

There was so much talk about your size zero figure. There were rumours that you were starving yourselves. Were you amused at any point?

Kareena Kapoor: I was being updated daily by the media about what I'm eating. I was very entertained.

The Kapoors are known to love their paranthas and dal makhani. How did you control yourself?

Kareena Kapoor: Yeah in fact I was recently shooting in Delhi and I had dal makhani for lunch. Everyone on the set was shocked to see me eat dal makhani. But I told them that this is what my dietitian's given me, so stop staring at my plate.

Aamir turns down Madame Tussauds

February 15th, 2009

A few Bollywood actors have found a place at the Madame Tussauds museum in London. Amitabh Bachchan was the first to be waxed and then he was followed by Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai (now Aishwarya Bachchan) and Salman Khan. Celebrities around the world long to enter the museum but not Bollywood actor Aamir Khan. He had turned down the offer to get waxed at the museum.

He said that he has been approached for getting waxed but he is not interested interested. He added that he leaves behind things that don't interest him, as he has so many things to do. He wants people to see him through his films if they want to see him.

Manisha Koirala Getting Married

February 15th, 2009

Once upon the number one actress of Bollywood and the queen of millions of hearts ‘Manisha Koirala’ is now all set to tie the knot with her long time boyfriend Christopher Doris, a sports counselor, author and entrepreneur.

According to sources Manisha had some problems with her boyfriend but now they have sorted out all the issues and the actress is finally ready to get married.

Though she has a long list of friends from Bollywood, the actress clarifies that the wedding would be a low affair event and only few near and dear ones will be in her guest list.

We wish Manisha and Christopher all the luck and a blissful married life.

Sameera Reddy Shamsu Lalani Break up

February 15th, 2009

Here's one couple who won't be together this Valentine's Sameera Reddy and her builderbeau Shamsu Lalani.

Although rumours of their break-up have been doing the rounds for almost a year, they were together until five months ago.

Says a friend close to Shamsu, "They had been dating for the last year and a half and were committed to each other. There were some speculations about problems between them because she was supposedly seeing some other businessman but there was never any third party involved. There were just differences of opinion between Sameera and Shamsu and they decided to part ways. They ended it in October." However, they have maintained cordial relations after that.

Katrina Kaif: I have learnt dedication from Akshay

February 15th, 2009

She may have been more than just 'good friends' with Salman Khan but Katrina Kaif doesn't deny that she shares good friendship with Akshay Kumar too. In a chat show with Farhan Akhtar, she admitted that Akshay is a good friend of hers as well.

''People think that I and Akshay are good friends. Yes, it is easy working together when it comes to Akshay but then our friendship is not the kind that I could have with my childhood or college friends'', said Katrina when asked about her friends. In fact she went on to add that best friend is in fact her Manager.

She admitted though that Akshay has a great role to play in her successful Bollywood stint, especially when it comes to dedication.

''I have learnt dedication towards work from my co-star Akshay Kumar'', says Katrina, ''If you have good talent but take it for granted, then it fails for you. However, if you have less talent but work hard towards it then you get what you want. Someone like Akshay has a good combination of both talent which he hones further by working hard on it.''

Over the years gone by, her success ratio has been phenomenal with only BOOM and YUVVRAAJ failing at the box office. So, does she choose a script or a director? When asked this question, Katrina replied, ''There should be one strong point at least when a film if offered to me. No, it isn't like I am a lucky mascot or anything but I believe in praying and hoping. I believe and pray that if you genuinely ask something it is granted.''

She goes on to add, ''I don't have enough knowledge of films but I think that a film has to have some quality control at the least. If a director is new then at the least he should have a good and strong script. On the other hand, if a director is experienced that even a new actor with a good script can work.''

Akshay Kumar's 8X10 confirmed for April release

February 15th, 2009

KAMBAKTH ISHQ is not going to be Akshay Kumar's next release. Though it was widely anticipated that after the debacle of CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA, Akshay would announce a loud comeback on the big screen with a hardcore commercial romantic action comedy like KAMBAKTH ISHQ, it isn't quite the case. Instead Akshay would be seen in 8X10 - TASVEER, a thriller which would show the entertainer in a different light altogether.

Confirms a source close to Akshay Kumar, ''8X10 TASVEER will be the next release of Akshay and not KAMBAKTH ISHQ. The film is ready now and there are good reports about it since it highlights the acting skills of Akshay. After being known as an entertainer for all these years, he would be certainly hailed as a true actor after 8X10 -TASVEER.''

Is the film arriving on 3rd April?

''That's right, 3rd April is the confirmed date for release'', adds the source, ''It has been a while since it has been in the making (a little more than a year) and now everyone associated with the film is very happy with the final results. The movie has turned out quite well and the first look promo has been widely appreciated as well. Audience would be in for some surprise with 8X10 TASVEER since Akshay hasn't done anything like this before. Once in a while he likes to surprise his audience. Well, this is going to be one such film.''

Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor whose last release was a forgettable BOMBAY TO BANGKOK, 8X10 TASVEER stars veterans like Sharmila Tagore, Girish Karnad and Anant Mahadevan in principal roles. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, 8X10 TASVEER is a thriller with a sci-fi and supernatural element to it.

Glittering Bharat Shah Son Wedding

February 15th, 2009

Practically entire film industry was at the wedding of Himani Raut with Rajeev Shah, son of film financier Bharat Shah at the Mahalaxmi Turf Club.

Kamal Hassan, Rekha, gorgeous Nagama, beautiful Sridevi, Dancing queen Madhuri Dixit , Jackie Shroff, Mallika Sherawat, Govinda were among the guest at the wedding.

Rekha made one of her rare appearances at the wedding. Looking ever so beautiful and graceful.

Here are the photos