Natalie Portman Loves India

Natalie Portman is fresh-faced at the book launch of To India With Love: From New York To Mumbai in New York City on Wednesday (November 4).

The 28-year-old actress, who posed with author Waris Ahluwalia at the event, showed her support for the book, which is a scrapbook of personal stories and photos to support the victims of the Mumbai attacks of November 2008.

Earlier today, Entertainment Weekly released exclusive photos of Natalie and costars Jake Gyllenhaal and Tobey Maguire in Brothers.

The film, which opens December 4, is about a woman whose husband goes missing in Afghanistan and how she turns to her brother-in-law for support.

Soha Ali khan Kissing scene in Movie “Tum Mile”

Shooting experience for ‘Tum Mile’ has been a “nightmare” for Soha Ali Khan but luckily Emraan Hashmi is not the reason for her displeasure; it’s the water.

“I don’t think I will able to do this kind of film again. I am glad that it is over. It was physically very demanding, very tiring hard work and I have become quite phobic to water since the film,” she told.

Of course, the primary concern of director Kunal Deshmukh was to ensure that none of the cast or crew fell sick because of water. Therefore, strict instructions were issued to keep the water clean. But Soha jests that Emraan probably broke the rule.

"Kunal had given strict instructions not to spit or pee in the water, but I think Emraan did one of the two…the worse one," Soha was quotes as saying at a press meet.

When asked about the kissing scene controversy Soha said, “It's all rubbish! I understood when I signed the movie opposite Emran Hashmi, that there might be a kiss, so I was prepared for it.

I was slightly confused when Kunal Deshmukh inserted a second kiss, which was not there when I first heard the script. It has taken little bit of convincing from Kunal's part, but it's important to convince your actors. I was prepared for the first kiss but not the second! But it has been done in a very good taste. ”

Showering more praises on Hashmi Soha added,”He is not at all like his onscreen image, which most Bollywood actors are! Emran is very professional, and we are very similar, which is why we get on really well. The fact that I liked about Emran is that he doesn't take himself too seriously. ”

Produced by Vishesh Films, Tum Mile is set against the July 2005 Mumbai floods and is slated for a November release.

Salman Khan Has No Time For Kamal Hassan & Jackie Chan?

Salman Khan might be roped in for a cameo in a South project starring Hollywood action star Jackie Chan and South superstar Kamal Haasan. However, sources close to the Bodyguard star claim that Khan might opt out of the project as he would be too busy with other commitments.

Sources close to Salman Khan were quoted to have said, “Salman is shooting for the Dabangg sequel at the moment and then he has promotions for another project coming up after which he is committed to Shirish Kunder for Kick. There is a lot of post production work too in between and it seems that this year, he will have no time to devote to any other project.”

Meanwhile, it is also being said that Sallu will try his hand at directing by lending a hand to brother Arbaaz Khan, who is helming Dabangg 2.

Kate Beckinsale finds Sexiest Woman Alive label mortifying

Most Hollywood actresses would kill for the ‘Sexiest Woman Alive’ title but actress Kate Beckinsale is mortified by it and detests admitting the fact that she’s the owner of the title.

The ‘Underworld’ star was handed the honour by Esquire magazine earlier this year, knocking beautiful Halle Berry off the number one spot.

But Beckinsale insists she has struggled to cope with the alluring name and finds it hard when people quiz her over her new sexy status, reported Contactmusic.

“It’s such a nice thing to happen and then immediately it’s mortifying. Somebody came up to me in the street and went ‘Are you the sexiest woman alive?’ And I went ‘yes,’ and then I thought, ‘Errrggh I can’t say yes to that!’ ,I should be shot on sight for that, it’s awful!,” Beckinsale said.

The 36-year-old British beauty was also roped in by the publication to create a video where she was seen walking about an apartment wearing nothing but black lingerie.

John Abraham turns ‘item producer’

John Abraham has done a promotional video titled Rum Whisky for his first production venture Vicky Donor, and describes himself as an “item producer”.

“I did the song for fun. In this song I am not only the item boy, but I am the producer also. It’s important to understand that I am the driver of this film in a way, but I am also the producer of the film. I am the item producer,” the 39-year-old John Abraham said at launch of the music of the film.

Releasing April 20, “Vicky Donor” stars veejay-turned-actor Ayushman Khuran and TV actress Yami Gautam in the lead roles. John Abraham says he chose to stay out of the cast of the film about sperm donors because he wanted to test himself as a producer.

“I am taking this role very seriously because you must have seen that actors usually star in their own films and then they produce it. It is my first film and I am not starring in it. I have cast newcomers because I wanted to see how effective I am as a producer,” said John Abraham.

Sonakshi Sinha to Star in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Sequel

BollywoodGaram.com: After Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar was finalized for the role of the upcoming sequel of the movie 'One Upon A time In Mumbaai', actress Sonakshi Sinha is the next star to be finalized for the movie. Sinha will be playing the role of a gangster's moll.

The news was confirmed by Sonakshi's brother Luv on Twitter, “Its official! @sonakshisinha is part of one of the films I’m looking forward to watching the most. ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAI..AGAIN,”. Bollywood Garam sources stated that Kareena Kapoor and Kangana Ranaut were approached for the role before Sinha.

For Sonakshi, this will be the third venture with Akshay. The actress earlier teamed up with Kumar for Shirish Kunder's 'Joker' and Prabhu Deva's ‘ Rowdy Rathore’ . Both the movies are expected to be released this year.

The sequel of the movie 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai' will be directed by Milan Luthria and will have Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha and Emraan Hashmi in the lead roles. Akshay will be playing the role of the character Shoaib, from the underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's kingdom.

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Pamela Anderson’s Permanent Trailer

Pamela Anderson’s kids want to live in a trailer forever.

The former ‘Baywatch’ actress has spent millions of dollars renovating her Malibu home, but says that Brandon, 13, and Dylan, 11 – her sons with ex-husband Tommy Lee – have got so fond of their temporary accommodation in the family’s guest house trailer that they don’t want to leave.

She said: “It’s where all my motorcycles, surfboards and all the fun stuff for the kids is kept, but now that we are in there the kids don’t want to leave.

“Even though my house is almost done and we are getting through this contractor hell.”

The actress is being sued by five building firms over unpaid bills, allegedly owing over £690,000 for work on her property that she is unable to pay due to having just £2,300 in available funds.

It’s where all my motorcycles, surfboards and all the fun stuff for the kids is kept, but now that we are in there the kids don’t want to leave.

She has spent over £1 million renovating the £850,000 house – spending thousands on gold pool tiles and £33,000 sofas – but it does not yet have a working sewage system or electrics.

The actress has repeatedly been forced to deny she is close to bankruptcy.

In a statement released by her management team, the 42-year-old star said recently: “These reports are crazy and I cannot believe this has become a media issue. It is true that I am in a dispute with some of the contractors working on my home.

Sonam Kapoor’s loss is Samantha’s gain

Sonam Kapoor has opted out of Mani Ratnam’s new Tamil film which launches the veteran Tamil actor Karthik’s son Gautham. The role has now gone to the upcoming Tamil-Telugu actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu who also will make her Bollywood debut with Assi Nabey Poore Sau.

“At this point in her career going Southwards for Sonam would give the wrong signal to the filmmakers in Bollywood. Mani had his heart set on Sonam since she suited the young innocent effervescent sophisticated girl’s role to the hilt. He had to look for a last-minute replacement,” said a source.

The Tamil-Hindi director Gautham Menon’s next Hindi film “Assi Nabey Poore Sau” had an interesting role for the female protagonist who had to go from age 15 to 25. Sonam was reportedly considered for the role, but later Samantha was finalised for it.

Samantha, who was introduced into cinema by Menon in his Tamil film “Vinaaithandi Vaaruvaaya”, was supposed to make her Hindi debut with the movie’s remake Ekk Deewana Tha.

So Menon will now launch her with “Assi Nabey Poore Sau”, said a source.

“Gautham wanted Samantha for the Hindi version of ‘Vinaaithandi Vaaruvaaya’. Having failed in that endeavour, he is now in the process of completing ‘Assi Nabey Poore Sau’ as a Hindi launch vehicle for her,” added the source.

The film pairs Samantha with Aditya Roy Kapoor, who disappeared after “Guzaarish and “Action Replayy”. Currently the actor is focusing on getting the look and performance as a 15-going-on-25 loverboy right.

Aditya has gotten rid of his trademark curly mop for the role.

“Both Sam and Aditya have to have to go through three age-transitions from 15 to 20 to 25. Their love story starts when they’re six. Obviously Sam and Aditya couldn’t play the six-year old pair. But the three other stages in the characters’ lives have been pulled off effortlessly by the lead air,” said Menon.

The transformation, according to the director, is startling

Come April when “Assi Nabey Poore Sau” releases, Samantha, we hear, will be launched as the next Sridevi in Hindi cinema.

Aamir gets public reaction for 3 Idiots!

Aamir Khan doesn’t want to take chances with his upcoming venture. To get an honest opinion about his film, the actor has invited hundred people to watch the first half of 3 Idiots.

So would the story plot be leaked? We don’t think so, for the people who are getting this rare opportunity are bound by a Non Disclosure Agreement. It will prevent people from discussing the movie or passing any opinion or judgment on it.

Needless to say, the ‘lucky’ people were more than thrilled and even took part in a film-discussion with the lead actor Aamir Khan after watching it, where Aamir encouraged them to speak their minds.

The practice of signing an NDA is quite common in Hollywood studios that hold screenings for a discerning public across the board nearly six months before a movie makes it to the screens.

This is the first time it has happened in Bollywood. That’s surely not an idiotic strategy Aamir!

Katy Perry Goes Naughty

Russell Brand has made Katy Perry “naughtier”.

The ‘I Kissed A Girl’ singer promised to flash her flesh while presenting the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) after her British boyfriend persuaded her to let down her guard.

She said: “I will be especially naughty under Russell’s influence. I’ve worn things recently that aren’t appropriate for this – sorry mom, sorry dad.”

Katy – who is returning as presenter of the awards after impressing bosses last year – also admitted she won’t be concerned if she exposes her breasts in any of her revealing outfits in Berlin tonight.

She added: “MTV asked me back because I have this no fear attitude. I don’t care if I do fall over or if a boob does fall out.

“I’ve gone for less costume changes this year but less clothing too. It’s all a bit naughtier, with lace, crystals and lots of boobie things. It’s sexy. I’m highlighting what God gave me – what mama made.”

While Katy, 25, insists it is the ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ star who has brought out her naughty side, friends of the 34-year-old comic insist they are equally daring and provocative, which is why their relationship works so well.

British comedian David Walliams, a close friend of the star, said: “Normally Russell’s girlfriends are following him around totally in awe of him, but he is following her around totally in awe.

“But I can understand that because Katy is absolutely knockout gorgeous and really funny, really provocative and naughty. He has met his match.”

Katy and Russell, 34, were first romantically linked after the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) two months ago when they were seen kissing at Lady Gaga’s after-party at New York nightspot Avenue.

They have enjoyed a romantic holiday to Thailand and have been inseparable ever since.

Comedian Russell has admitted he has never felt “more settled” in his life and pals believe the pair will marry in a matter of months.

Angelina jolie was only Lingerie for her new Film

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie proved she's still as sexy as she was before giving birth to her twins when she flaunted her post-baby bod in her new film – wearing just lingerie.

Jolie started shooting for her new film Salt just six months after giving birth to the twins Knox and Vivienne and the revealing scenes show the actress has managed to regain her flat stomach after the pregnancy.

In the new trailer, released online this week, Jolie's character is briefly seen in her underwear.

With her head out of camera shot, the 34-year-old is seen walking towards a bed wearing an open dressing gown, which reveals her black bra and knickers, reports the Courier Mail.

There are speculations that she may have hired a body double, however the tattoos on her waistline reveal its Jolie.

The new film stars Jolie as a CIA agent Evelyn Salt who is forced to go on the run after she is accused of being a Russian sleeper spy.

Sophia Bush and Austin Nichols visit a friend’s house

Sophia Bush and One Tree Hill co-star (and boyfriend) Austin Nichols visit a friend's house in West Hollywood on Saturday (November 7).

Last weekend, the couple was spotted at a Halloween masquerade ball in Mafta, Texas as hosted by The Art of Elysium, Gilt Groupe, and Interview Magazine.

Sophia, 27, and Austin, 29, enjoyed performances by Heloise and the Savoir Faire, a DJ set by Elijah Wood, and masks by designers like Catherine Malandrino and Rodarte.

Sachin Tendulkar to Do Cameo in Ferrari Ki Sawari?

Bollywood Garam: After creating history by making a century of centuries, Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is all set to set his leg in Bollywood. Amidst the speculations whether the cricketer will retire from cricket or not, Tendulkar might soon be seen on the silver screens much to the surprise of his fans, who have usually seen him on the field.

Some of the recent reports say that the cricketer is now all set to face the cameras and the director. Buzz is that Tendulkar has been roped in for a cameo in the upcoming movie 'Ferrari Ki Sawari', which has already created a stir in the country. The item number by Vidya Balan and Sharman Joshi's brilliant performance has already created a curiosity among the audience. And now Vidhu Vinod Chopra wants to stir things up by bringing in the God of Cricket Sachin in his movie.

More reports have said that Sachin might not just do a cameo, but do a full-fledged role in the movie. Bollywood Garam sources say that Sachin's Bollywood break might come up with the movie 'Ferrari Ki Sawari'. Popular author Shobha De tweeted, “There’s a distinct impression that Sachin is preparing for a new innings. In Bollywood. Fans will be over the moon if that happens,”.

The news of Sachin in Bollywood has spread like wildfire in the industry after which many film makers have expressed that it would be a fresh experience for the audience. Director Aneez Bazmee said that they would love to see the Little Master on the silver screens. Moreover, in the recent party thrown by Mukesh Ambani for Sachin's success, the cricketer was spotted chatting with Vidhu Vinod Chopra and it has been assumed that they might be discussing about the role of the cricketer in the much awaited flick.

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I m a AssHole says Megan Fox

Megan Fox says she is an “a*shole”.

The ‘Jennifer’s Body’ actress can relate to the character she plays in the movie, an undead cheerleader who kills and eats her classmates, because she has a lot of pent-up rage which she could bring to the role.

She said: “It wasn’t hard to get into character – I’m an a*shole. I think everybody is angry about something in their life and I just happen to be really angry and go for it.”

We search the rest of our lives for boys to pay attention to and validate us, so no one can really be your friend if she takes attention from you.

The brunette beauty also claims that she doesn’t believe it is possible for women to be friends because they are always competing with one another.

She added: “I think girls are awful. But in their defence, I think girls are awful because of the way society is set up and that we’re forced to constantly be in competition for male attention.

Katrina Hodge Becamed Miss England

Rachel Christie withdrew from the title. Christie, who was the first black woman to be crowned Miss England, stepped down following her arrest over an alleged fight with Miss Manchester Sara Beverley Jones in a nightclub.

Contest organisers announced her place was given to first runner-up L/Cpl Hodge, who will now represent the country in the Miss World Final in Johannesburg, South Africa, on December 12. ”Due to the media attention following the allegations against her, Rachel Christie has now decided to withdraw from the Miss World competition and relinquish her Miss England crown," the Telegraph quoted a statement from the organisers as saying.

"Rachel will concentrate on clearing her name and focus on training for the 2012 Olympics until this case is resolved. ‘Rachel is very upset about the matter and the Miss England organiser Angie Beasley and Miss World Chairman Julia Morley will support Rachel and are behind Rachel with her Olympic
training," it stated.

L/Cpl Hodge, nicknamed ‘Combat Barbie’ over her bravery in Iraq, has been granted leave from her duties as a soldier in the British Army to participate in the competition.

Amir Khan Goes Naughty in 3 Idiots with Kareena Kapoor (Bebo)

This is not a first look story for Raju Hirani's 3 Idiots… this is about the dilAfter Kambakkht Ishq and Main Aur Mrs Khanna this year, both of which didn't do anything for her, Kareena's performances in Kurbaan and 3 Idiots are generating a deafening buzz already… and Bollywood's most powerful actress is literally running between real life beau Saif Ali Khan (Kurbaan) and good friend Aamir (3 Idiots) between November 9-15… because that's how her dates have been allotted for promotions.

Says Bebo, "Both Saif and Aamir are very dear to me. I think I’ve created magic with both co-stars and it is impossible for me to choose one over the other." She recently shot a super-erotic, romantic number with Aamir in artificial rain. Insiders say that though the focal point in 3 Idiots is not the Aamir-Kareena romance, it is still a very endearing part of it. While Saif maintains that there is a tremendous curiosity about his pairing with Kareena because they are a real life couple too, Aamir says, "Kareena is one of the most beautiful actresses that we have today. She is also a very good friend and we have both worked very hard on this rain song. I hope people like it."

He's done wet songs before with Sonali Bendre in Sarfarosh and in Fanaa with Kajol, in which his chemistry with both actresses was highly appreciated… but with Kareena, well, Aamir feels the chemistry is combustible. Any wonder Bebo is smiling like a Cheshire cat that has got the cream.

Tum mile got the sequences of Titanic

Bhatts are back with their latest offering 'Tum Mile'. In trademark Bhatt style, the film might seem small in star-value but is big in content. We give you five Bhatt brand reasons on why to look forward to Tum Mile.

Storming successfully

The major USP of the film is that this is the first film to have the 26 July 2005 rain deluge as its backdrop. On that disastrous day, rains played havoc on Mumbai bringing the undying spirit of the city to a sudden standstill.

Kunal Deshmukh, who debuted with the surprise-hit ' Jannat ' last year, has used 26 July as the backdrop to this sublime love story. Lovers trapped in natural disaster – that gives an interesting touch to the romance.

The entire thunderstorm sequences were recreated in huge sets erected at a studio at the outskirts of Mumbai. Some scenes will just blow you away with its intensity and remind you of Titanic.

Molly Sims says Don’t believe everything you read

Molly Sims has a simple message when asked about her former Las Vegas costar Josh Duhamel’s rumored infidelity: “Don’t believe everything you read.”

“We e-mailed yesterday,” she tells E!’s Daily 10 on Wednesday. “It’s absolutely not true – and he’s a great guy. I’ve worked with him for five years.”

PHOTO: Josh & Fergie’s First Post-Scandal Date

Duhamel has vigorously defended himself against allegations by Nicole Forrester, a stripper in Atlanta, who said she had sex with Duhamel one night at the St. Regis Hotel. Forrester also sold her story to the National Enquirer for more than $ 20,000.

Duhamel and wife Fergie’s reps have denied the allegations. “This is not the first nor will it be the last time that a stripper was paid a large amount of money to sell a false story about a celebrity,” Duhamel’s rep said. “This story is absolutely ridiculous.”

According to Sims, Duhamel and Fergie are the victims of someone, “[who's] trying to make a lot of money.” “Josh is a great guy,” she says, “and it’s sad ’cause his wife is amazing, too.”

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has sparked wedding rumours

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has sparked wedding rumours after booking a month long “honeymoon” with boyfriend, Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin.

The 39-year-old model has booked a luxury holiday which will cost a whopping 1 million pounds and she is calling it a honeymoon, reported Sun online.

“The honeymoon planned to end just before Christmas, is costing close to 1 million pounds because they will only use private jets and stay at the best hotels,” said a source close to the couple.

Rumours, that the English supermodel will be marrying Doronin, known as Russia’s Donald Trump, have been doing the rounds ever since she moved to Russia earlier this year to set up house with the business tycoon.

The couple first met at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival and attended the star-studded A-List birthday dinner held for the legendary South African leader Nelson Mandela. Soon after, the pair became inseparable, famously vacationing on Vladislav Doronin's yacht off St Tropez in the South of France last summer in clear view of the paparazzi.

Salman Khan and Jackie Chan to Share Screen Space?

Bollywood Garam: After super hot actress Mallika Sherawat, actor Salman Khan might also soon be seen sharing screen space with the Hong Kong star Jackie Chan. Salman is considered as the most popular star in the Indian industry today and is the one star which helps makers to keep the box office ringing.

Recently reports state that Aascar Ravichandran is keen on making a sequel of Chan's 'Armour of God'. Salman Khan has been reportedly approached to be a part of it.

The movie is supposed to be multi-lingual film and the film maker is also keen on roping in the south super star Kamal Haasan for the sequel. Aascar has been in talks with Chan since the year 2004, when the actor was shooting for 'The Myth' in India.

Chan heard about Bollywood and has been keen to be a part of it. If everything falls in place as planned, then the movie will be a big project with an experience larger than life. With the potentiality of Salman, the skills of Chan and the talent of Haasan, the movie is likely to make a good package for the Indian as well as the International audience.

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Beti B gets a name as Aaradhya Bachchan !!!

After a long wait of four months, , Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan’s daughter has finally been named.
Aaradhya Bachchan it is!!!

Reports have it that choti Bachchan’s formal name has also been registered.

Even before her birth, Aaradhya was famous. After her birth, she was again famous. The whole nation wanted to have a glimpse of her. They wanted to know her name. There were also several speculations about her name. At one point, Beti B was also named Abhilasha by the rumormonger.

However, all the rumors, speculations etc etc has now come to an end.

Meanwhile, we are still waiting for a formal confirmation from the Bachchans, that the little one’s name is indeed Aaradhya.

Katrina Kaif Roped in for Prakash Jha’s Satyagraha

Bollywood Garam: Besides presently shooting for upcoming movie 'Ek Tha Tiger' with ex beau Salman Khan, Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has been reportedly roped in for a Prakash Jha movie. The movie is tentatively titled as 'Satyagraha' and the ‘Hey Baby’ actress seems to have landed a good role.

 

If things work out, then this will be the second project for Prakash and Katrina to work together after the movie 'Raajneeti'. Actor Akshay Kumar, who also stars in the movie, will be producing it and the exciting part is that the dancing queen Madhur Dixit will also be part of the project. Dixit has earlier worked with Jha in the movie 'Mrityudand'.

Bollywood Garam sources revealed that Katrina and Kareena Kapoor were being considered for the role, but Kaif became the lucky one to grab the deal. The makers are yet to sort out the dates with the actress.

Once again, Katrina will be seen in a de-glam avatar, similar to the look she carried in the movie 'Raajneeti'. The movie 'Satyagraha' is based on the sensitive subject of corruption and is somewhere inspired by the Anna Hazare episode. Katrina and Akshay have been paired several times in the past in the movies like 'Tees Maar Khan', 'Welcome', 'Namaste London' and 'Humko Deewana Kargaye'.

Another superhit for the duo?

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Movie Review: Agent Vinod

Saif Ali Khan and director Sriram Raghavan come together after their cult hit Ek Haseena Thi to create a Hollywood style spy thriller. Khan plays the highly trained and skilled RAW agent Vinod. And much like the Bourne, Mission Impossible and Bond franchises, Raghavan follows the formula of a spy thriller, traversing continents at lightening speed, cutting scenes with a breathlessness and slapping on a pulsating background score.

When his partner Rajan (Ravi Kishan) is killed in Russia while on the tail of a money launderer-racketeer called Abu Nazer (Ram Kapoor), Vinod is given the mission to pick up where Rajan left off. He must find out what the numbers ‘242’ signify and what major plot is involving Kazaan (Prem Chopra), a dangerous go-between in Morocco. It is while in Morocco, the reluctant house guest of Kazaan, that Vinod meets the lovely Dr Ruby (Kareena Kapoor, looking gorgeous). Intrigued by her he finds out her true identity and becomes her self-appointed protector as the pair team up and travel to Latvia, Pakistan and Delhi chasing a nuclear device in order to get to it before it explodes. Along the way Vinod will find himself double-crossed and compelled to think fast and feel less.

Agent Vinod, derived from so many Hollywood movies, is more about the packaging than the content. The narrative skips along without enough milestones or guidance for the audience; it doesn’t even manage to carry you along for the ride during the frenetically shot and cut action scenes.

Saif Ali Khan looks smart, oozes nonchalant charm and plays the poker-faced spy with constructed whimsy. He punches out some witty lines without skipping a beat. Raghavan is clever not to let a potential romantic track derail an already convoluted plot that needlessly involves so many players and countries. The makers have left it open enough to make a part two. Hopefully then the focus will be more on the story and less on the styling and Raghavan will show some more of the skill as he did in Johnny Gaddar and in some scenes in Agent Vinod, like the action scene cut to the ballad ‘Raabta’. If you contain expectations and have not seen too many international spy films, then Agent Vinod is worth a watch.

 

Rating: **1/2

Angelina Jolie waged “a mean-spirited but effective campaign” against Jennifer Aniston

Angelina Jolie waged “a mean-spirited but effective campaign” against Jennifer Aniston when Brad Pitt divorced the 'Friends' star to be with her, according to a new book.

Titled Brangelina: The Untold Story of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the tell-all has revealed that Jolie, 34, planted press stories in 2005 that painted Aniston in a negative ight.

Author Ian Halperin said that other helping the Tomb Raider star in scheming the press attack included her manager Geyer Kosinski and brother James Haven.

And the stories specifically claimed that Aniston firmly prioritised her career over starting a family — which put her directly at odds with Pitt, who ached for kids.

Jolie, “was convinced that this is the story that would resonate with all these women who saw her as a man-stealing bitch," Us magazine quoted Halperin as saying in the book.

Saif plans 3D ‘Agent Vinod’ sequel…

Actor-producer Saif Ali Khan, who is eagerly awaiting audience reactions to “Agent Vinod”, says he might plan a sequel to the spy thriller, and that too in 3D.

“I don’t understand 3D and don’t enjoy it, but my son does. So, maybe for the larger portion of audiences, one should consider it for sequel,” Saif told reporters.

“I didn’t consider going for it this time. There was some talk earlier though. If it becomes a big action movie, then it is a good idea to shoot it in 3D,” he added.

“Agent Vinod” is directed by Sriram Raghavan, and also features Saif’s real life lady love Kareena Kapoor.

Saif says if at all a sequel takes shape, the character of Vinod will be staple.

“It will be the same Vinod with another cast for the sequels if at all it comes. It is too early to discuss right now,” the 41-year-old said.

“Agent Vinod” hit screens Friday.

Bollywood sends wishes for Gudi Padwa and Navratra

Good luck, happiness, prosperity – Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Riteish Deshmukh have wished all this and more to their friends on the new year festival of Gudi Padwa and the first day of the Navratras.

The celebrities took to Twitter to extend their wishes.

Here’s what B-town tweeted:

Amitabh Bachchan: On this auspicious occasion of ‘GUDI PADWA’, wishing all, luck, health happiness and prosperity ..HAPPY NAVRATRA, Jai Mata di … blessings and wishes to all.

Madhuri Dixit: Happy Gudi Padwa!!!

Madhur Bhandarkar: Wishing u all Gudi Padwa full of joy,happiness and prosperity!!!

Vikram Bhatt: A very happy Guddi Padwa to all my friends here!

Riteish Deshmukh: GUDI PADHWYACHYA HARDHIK SHUBHECHYA -MIRTANOH

Neil Nitin Mukesh: HAPPY GUDI PADVA…”MARATHI NAV VARSHACHYA HARDIK SHUBKAMNA”

Tisca Chopra: Happy New Year, Navratra, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi! Wow, no dearth of reasons to celebrate, today.. Something for everyone..

Goldie Behl: HAPPY GUDI PADWA !!!!

Shaan: GUDI PADWA AUR NAVRATRA KI BAHOT SARI SHUBHKAMNAYEN. AAPKO AUR AAPKE PARIVAAR KO. (Happy Gudi Padwa and Navratras to you and your families)

Tusshar Kapoor: Happy Gudi Padwa to everyone!

Kumar Taurani: Happy Gudi Padwa & Happy Navratri To All My Twitter Friends

Ameesha patel: A very very happy gudi padwa to all.. Lots of love..n loads of good wishes on such a special n auspicious day

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Madhur Bhandarkar to Face Trial in Preeti Jain Rape Case

Bollywood Garam: While film maker Madhur Bhandarkar is gearing up with his upcoming movie 'Heroine', the director has recently landed in a rape case. Upcoming model Preeti Jain has accused the film maker for allegedly raping her for five years.

The Bombay High Court on March 22, 2012 rejected Madhur's plea to stay the process against him in a Mumbai metropolitan court in the rape case. Jain's lawyer S Kunjuraman told the reporters that Justice R.C Chavan refused to stay the trial against Bhandarkar on Thursday and stated that he will now have to face a criminal trial.

The lawyer also stated that the ‘Page 3′ film maker tried his level best to buy time by approaching various courts and filing several places. But now Madhur does not have any more options and will have to face trial.

In the year 2004, model Preeti Jain lodged a complaint against the film maker and accused him of rape, several times between the year 1999 and 2004. Jain also added that Bhandarkar had made false promises to her to cast her in his movies. Later in the year 2011, a Mumbai metropolitan court found some evidence in Jain's complaint after which they directed the film maker to face a trial.

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The Titanic star is not ready for a relationship with the Mean Girls actress

Lindsay Lohan has a crush on Leonardo DiCaprio, according to sources. However, the Titanic star is not ready for a relationship with the Mean Girls actress.

“Lindsay has a major crush on Leonardo but that’s as far as it goes right now,” Contactmusic quoted a source as saying.

The insider added, “She knows him, they are friends but that’s it. Lindsay is ready to be more than friends with Leo but he doesn’t see her that way. She says he’s her perfect man but fears he doesn’t take her seriously.”

The beauty even reportedly flirted with Leonardo at a Hollywood party.

A source said, “As soon as Lindsay saw Leonardo she was like a bee to honey. When she spotted him in a dark corner of the club she headed straight for him.

“She quickly monopolised his conversation and made sure she had him all to herself. They talked and Lindsay danced in front of him but nothing happened. They went home separately.”

Agent Vinod Movie Review

Bollywood Garam: Bollywood actor-turned-producer Saif Ali Khan has finally released his much awaited spy thriller 'Agent Vinod' on March 23, 2012. The movie has been directed by Sreeram Raghavan and with the reviews coming in, one should not have high expectations from the movie.

So what does this much hyped movie have to offer to movie-goers? The makers have made the movie with the basic idea of how rival countries India and Pakistan should come together to fight out terrorism. Agent Vinod is the main character in the movie, played by Saif, who is introduced in a Pakistani desert, where he escapes from the clutches of a battalion of guards.

In the initial part, the director  of the movie manages to gain the attention of the audience through the main character, with the help of jumbled names and random numbers. But then the second half of the movie become difficult and starts dragging. One of the major mistakes made by the makers is that they have kept the character too simple to bear. This fails to grab the attention of the audience.

And when the end credits start rolling, the audience will be happy that the so-called ordeal is finally over. The actual reason behind it is that the main character is interesting enough in the first half, but is not of much interest in the second half. Moreover, the film even makes the classic mistake of trying to spell out everything to the audience, much to the disdain of the cinema-goers who paid to watch the film.

This also underestimates the intelligence of the audience and weighs down the entire movie. The director has also attempted to simplify many of the situations and no amount of style can make up for that. However, there are some moments which make the film worth watching like the shoot-out scene and even some of the dialogues are brilliantly executed. Not to forget Kareena Kapoor, who is sexy and brilliant as usual and even the music of the movie is attracting the listeners.

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When Paris Hilton was Desperate for a Boob Job

Paris Hilton's mom Kathy has said that her famous daughter had once almost gave into the temptation of getting breast implants. However, Kathy confessed that she was really glad when Paris decided otherwise.

"At one point she was like 'I wanna do this and that, I'm so flat!' but then all of a sudden she was like 'I love it. I don't care. I love it'," Fox News quoted Kathy as saying at the launch of Paris's new all-in-one hair tool the Celebrity Styler and the Ultimate Brush at the Thompson Hotel in Beverly Hills.

"I'm proud of that; I think that's really nice," she added.

However, she herself never got too excited at the thought of boosting her assets.

"I'm way too scared, I hate needles and I hate blood. I'm a really big fan of the show 'Nip/Tuck' so I see how it happens. I'm just too scared. I'm happy with the way I am," said Kathy.

Lindsay Lohan poses topless for Purple magazine

If sources are to believe actress Lindsay Lohan, who has earlier turned down a $ 700,000 offer to pose nude for ‘Playboy’ magazine, has now gone topless for a new photoshoot with French fashion magazine ‘Purple’.

The Mean Girls star appears topless in a series of sexual poses in the provocative Terry Richardson shots, which will feature in an upcoming issue of the publication, reports Contactmusic.

According Life & Style mag, in one steamy snap, Lohan simulates a threesome with a male and female model.

However this is not that Lindsay has foray into naked pics. In 2007, Lindsay bared her breasts in a ‘New York’ Magazine photo tribute to film icon Marilyn Monroe.

Katie Price begs Peter Andre to take her back

Katie Price has mahe Australian singer doesn’t want to reunite with her.de an emotional phone call to ex-husband Peter Andre begging him to reconcile but t

“Please take me back,” thesun.co.uk quoted her as saying. She also apologised for being a “bitch” to him and pleaded for a reunion, saying: “I messed up.”

A friend of Andre said: “She said she was sorry for being such a bitch to him. She asked him straight out if there was any chance they could get back together and pleaded for a reunion. She was telling him she just couldn’t stop thinking of him and their life together.”

Andre’s friend also revealed that Katie Price, also known as Jordan, told her ex-husband that her romance with cross-dressing cage fighter Alex Reid had been “a mistake” and was over.

Katie Price made the call Monday moments after quitting ITV’s “I’m A Celebrity” reality show in Australia.

It is thought Andre, 36, was the second person she phoned after her mum Amy. Jordan, 31, told him that her time in the jungle had brought memories of their love flooding back.

The two met and fell for each other in 2004′s “I’m A Celeb”. They went on to marry and have two kids – Junior, four, and Princess Tiaamii, two. The kids are being looked after by Andre at his Brighton home along with seven-year-old Harvey, Jordan’s son by footballer Dwight Yorke.

“Katie told him she even dreamed of him at night but would wake up to realise he wasn’t there, and feel sad. She was being the Katie Pete fell in love with in the first place,” said the friend.

The friend told how Andre was shocked by the call and felt sick Jordan had “dared” to ask him to take her back.

“He just assumed she wanted to speak to the kids, which she eventually did. But then she came out with all this stuff about how she missed him and knew she had been an idiot. The idea of a reunion is not something Pete would even consider. They are divorced and that’s it,” said the friend.

A spokesman for Jordan confirmed the news saying: “Katie did speak with Pete, primarily about the children.”