Amitabh Bachchan takes joy in flying kites

Mega Star Amitabh Bachchan said that flying kites for the shoot was full of fun and nostalgia, as he enjoyed the activity after a gap of almost 60 years during an ad campaign. The actor, who is the brand ambassador of Gujarat Tourism, is currently shooting for the second phase of 'Khushbu Gujarat Ki', a television commercial.

The campaign includes Ahmedabad's famous kite-flying festival, for which, the mega star flew kites. "Flew kites after almost 60 years! Shooting Uttarayan festival for tourism...such fun and nostalgia of School days!!" Bachchan wrote on twitter. The actor also posted a few pictures of himself enjoying the kite-flying activity and the crowd cheering him. "Kite flying... on the roof, chanting and screaming of those around, bells, thali sound and the kite," Bachchan said.

"People of Gujarat! A personal thank you for your love and affection... unpolluted, unreserved and filled with only love !!" he said. (PTI)

Harbhajan Singh drops in on the sets of Ring Ka King

The goodwill ambassador for Colors’ new sports entertainment reality show Ring Ka King is none other than our all time favorite Harbhajan Singh. Bhajji from swinging the ball on the cricket field is now all set to swing the same arms in the wrestling ring to cheer and mentor the 30 international wrestling champions who are here to win the Ring Ka King championship belt.

But we all need a little goodwill once in a while, don’t we? A little birdie told us that Bhajji’s close friend Geeta Basra was on the sets to cheer him on while he was showcasing his new skill for this Television show. With so much action around, his lady love was around to comfort him and give him a much needed boost!

We’ve also heard that she too was awestruck and had a blast watching the live matches of the wrestling giants with her “close friend” and wrestling enthusiast Bhajji. It seems the sets of Ring Ka King sure is buzzing with a lot goodwill!

Saif Ali Khan dumps Kareena Kapoor for Agent Vinod?

Saif Ali Khan might be Kareena Kapoor's true lover, but he is a true professional at the end of the day. Reportedly, during the promotions of Agent Vinod, that will yet again see Saif and Kareena together, has felt the absence of the leading lady.

Saif who earlier told that he doesn't want his relationship with Bebo to distract the viewers from his film Agent Vinod, so he had decided to keep Kareena away from the film's promotions. Kareena reportedly skipped the event and instead attended the Apsara Awards function that took place on the same day.

Well, this was definitely a smart move by Saif to keep our attention glued to Agent Vinod rather than his impending marriage with Kareena Kapoor.

Kareena Kapoor orders royal necklace of Rs 40 lakhs for her wedding

Saif Ali Khan's would be wife Kareena Kapoor has started hitting the headlines with her expensive wedding plans. It's not shocking that Bebo's wedding plans will definitely be something unique since she is all set to become the begum of the Pataudi.

If reports are to be believed, Kareena has ordered a royal piece of jewellery worth around Rs 40 lakh. Interestingly, the jewellery set is supposed to be a full-dress necklace and its length is from neck to waist.

The wedding ceremony of Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan is one of the most-hyped and much-awaited Bollywood events. It was reported earlier that Agent Vinod was scheduled to release in February 2011 and Kareena Kapoor had confirmed to tie the knot with Saif Ali Khan after its release. But sources now claim that Agent Vinod is releasing on March 23 and the Bollywood couple is getting hitched in the first week of April.

Agneepath has massive opening at Indian Box Office

Producer Karan Johar's latest movie Agneepath, which stars Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra and Sanjay Dutt in the leads, has had a massive opening at the Box Office in India. Its terrific advance booking suggests that the action thriller film would get record breaking collection. According to trade experts, the film is expected to gross Rs 21.5 crore net in the business centres in India on the first day.

Agneepath, which was released all over India on Thursday, 26 January, received positive reviews from almost all film critics. With this, the movie registered 95% to 100% occupancy in both single screens and multiplexes across the country. The film is expected to accumulate a massive total on the day 1.

However, Salman Khan starrer Bodyguard is the highest grosser on the first day with its collection Rs 21.6 crore net so far. Now, trade analysts' calculations show that Agneepath would collect more than Rs 21.5 crore net. It should be seen whether the Hrithik-Priyanka starrer will beat the record of Salman-Kareena starrer or not. Stay locked to read more updates on Box Office collection.

Lara Dutta thanks Shahrukh Khan, Oprah Winfrey

Lara Dutta, who is due to deliver any time next month met Shahrukh Khan and Oprah Winfrey at a recent party hosted by Parmeshwar Godrej for Oprah. 

Lara was so happy meeting the two celebrities that she tweeted, “@Oprah and @iamsrk, two people I absolutely adore! Thankyou for making my day! Now can go into labour happily! :-)”

Shahrukh Khan in turn complimented Lara for looking beautiful in her last month of pregnancy. SRK tweeted, “@DuttaLara, it was awesome to meet u. U look so beautiful...masha allah...my prayers for the lil one to come.”

Speaking about the special party hosted by Parmeshwar Godrej, Shahrukh Khan wrote on Twitter, “So many ppl at Parmeshwar's do for Oprah. Speaks volumes about Parmeshwars happy hospitality & Oprah's achievements. Go girls more power to u!”

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara team boycotts Colors Screen Awards

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara recently shared the Best Film gong with The Dirty Picture at the 18th Annual Colors Screen Awards on Saturday. But except Katrina Kaif, the team of Zoya Akthar's film boycotted the award event. The reason for it is said to be jury member Sanjay Gupta's comment about the film being a copy.

According to sources the team of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was upset over the Juries' plans to keep two teams happy by selecting them for Best Film. In a jury meeting, Sanjay Gupta had accused Zoya Akthar of copying an unpopular film. This allegation made the team stay away from the awards show.

However, Colors Screen Awards was a grand event, which witnessed the presence of biggies like Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, Sonali Bendre, Priyanka Chopra, Asin, Deepika Padukone, Juhi Chawla and Madhuri Dixit. But the absence of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara team was a big disappointment on the occasion.

Hrithik Roshan feels he is a bad actor

In his 12-year-long career, Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has played myriad roles like an aspiring singer in his debut film Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, a challenged boy in Koi Mil Gaya, a superhero in Krrish, a Mughal emperor in Jodha Akbar, a conman in Dhoom, a quadriplegic in Guzaarish and a workaholic in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Despite taking everyone by surprise with his power-packed acts, he still feels that he is a bad actor. 

In an interview to PTI, Hrithik Roshan says that he thinks he is lacking even today. "I feel I am a very bad actor. My premise is that I can act well only when I am in a character. I have to know everything about the character so if I am not living I can't act it. I have to be that person... if I am not the person then I will be doing bad acting," PTI quotes him as saying.

Hrithik also admitted that he can't imitate anyone. "If you ask me to imitate I can't do it. Some may do it as they have talent. I get into the character completely then only I can act. I try to understand the character and then do it," he said.

In his initials days, he rocked at the box office, but he could not repeat the same with his later releases. Hrithik Roshan said, “It was January 14, 2000 when my first film as an actor was released. I have completed 12 years in the industry...I am so happy about it. I feel 12 years have not ended, not passed but its still a new beginning. It feels really nice when I think about the blessings. I really feel I am blessed.”

However, Karan Johar's latest movie is a remake of Agneepath and Hrithik Roshan is reprising the role of Vijay Dinanath Chauhan, which was originally played by Amitabh Bachchan. The film also features Sanjay Dutt, Priyanka Chopra, Rishi Kapoor in pivotal roles. The film is up for release on January 26.

Oprah Winfrey names Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's daughter

Oprah Winfrey's visit to India and more so, her visit to the Bachchan house to see Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's daughter was most talked about. The rumour is that Oprah not only spent one hour with Aishwarya Rai and her family, she even gave a name to Beti B!

Oprah Winfrey went to visit the Bachchan family as soon as she landed at the Mumbai airport. According to a leading daily, as soon as Oprah met Aishwarya and Abhishek's daughter, she addressed her with the name 'princess'. Oprah was extremely keen on seeing Aishwarya's baby and hence rushed to see her as soon as she arrived in Mumbai. 

After spending almost an hour with the Bachchans' in their house, Amitabh Bachchan drove Oprah Winfrey along with Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek and Aishwarya to the dinner party hosted by Parmeshwar Godrej.

Sonam-Punit spotted together

Sonam Kapoor and her 'I hate love storys' director Punit Malhotra were spotted leaving a South Mumbai nightclub together

Sonam Kapoor and Punit Malhotra have long been playing cat-and-mouse game with the media, denyingbeing more than friends. But the couple was spotted recently at Liv, the South Mumbai nightclub and was seen hanging out with each other the whole evening. When the police came to bust the party, they left together but seeing the media frenzy outside the venue, they decided to leave in separate cars.

Shilpa Shetty flaunts her baby bump at Kiran Bawa's Lohri party

Shilpa Shetty, who is pregnant with her first child with husband Raj Kundra made a public appearance on Wednesday. Shilpa flaunted her baby bump at the Lohri pre-celebrations, hosted by good friend and business partner, Kiran Bawa at a suburban venue in Mumbai.

Shilpa Shetty had been avoiding parties and over crowded places ever since she became pregnant. However, the actress turned entrepreneur was seen on January 11th with hubby Raj Kundra at the Lohiri celebrations hosted by Kiran Bawa.

Shilpa Shetty looked extremely elegant, dressed in a gorgeous off-white anarkali. Shilpa's baby bump was extremely evident and her face glowed. Shilpa, who is actively into yoga is taking good care of herself and eating healthy. 

Amar Upadhyay takes revenge on porn star Sunny Leone

It seems Bigg Boss 5 contestant Amar Upadhyay was eagerly waiting for the show to get over so that he could blast porn star Sunny Leone publicly, who accused him for being “too touchy towards her”. Pointing out at her pornography bussiness, Amar thrashed Sunny badly since he couldn't endure the pain of getting insulted by a porn actress.

Amar who is aware of the shocking remarks made by Sunny in various newspapers and magazines, thunders: "What the hell have I done to her? I merely kissed her hand in a task! And what does she think she will have to do in Jism 2? Wahan hath nahin bahut kuch kiss karenge! The fact is that XXX-porn star Sunny Leone is trying to fool Indian public!”.

"I wonder why has Sunny come to India? Kya woh yahan apne paap dhone aayi hai? After doing all those pornographic activities in front of public along with her so-called husband - who is a lukha and sporting those silly tattoos - she is now accusing me of trying to be physical with her?” he adds.

Amar was accused by Sunny since the former had to kiss her hand for a task. Reacting to this, Sunny accused him for being “too touchy”. But such accusations fell hard on Amar.

Bigg Boss 5: Sunny Leone hurts Amar Upadhyay's ego?

Bigg Boss 5 participant, Amar Upadhyay can't seem to get over porn star Sunny Leone's allegations about Amar trying to get too touchy with her. It is quite clear that Sunny has hurt his ego and the actor is trying to get equal with her.

One of the most popular show, Bigg Boss 5 has come to an end. However, Amar Upadhyay, who was one of the five finalists of the reality show is deeply hurt and angered by Sunny Leone's statements. Porn star Sunny Leone had accused Amar Upadhyay of trying to get too close to her, despite many warnings. Talking about a task in which Amar kissed her hand, Sunny Leone said that Amar was “too touchy”. Amar Upadhyay had even lifted Sunny leone in his arms during a rain dance in the Bigg Boss 5 house.

Amar Upadhyay was rude and disrespectful of Sunny Leone as he commented that in Mahesh Bhatt's Jism 2, Sunny would be kissed not only in her hand. He said, “Wahan hath nahin bahut kuch kiss karenge.”

Amar did not stop here. He even taunted Sunny Leone stating that the producers would have to think several times before casting her in their film. He said that she might even accuse them of harassing her sexually for shaking hands with her.

Sunny Leone seems to have hit the wrong side. Amar Upadhyay is obviously hurt and has struck back. Wonder how Sunny Leone would react to this, or would she react in the first place?

The ‘plastic’ celebrities

Kareena Kapoor turns Best Bollywood actress of 2011

Actress Kareena Kapoor has topped the Best Bollywood actress of the year 2011 polls conducted by Oneindia. The Bollywood star had two releases like Ra.One and Bodyguard and both have witnessed huge success at the Box Office. In Oneindia Poll Survey, Bebo has beaten another actress Vidya Balan by a margin of 1% votes.

B-Town stars like Kareena Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone were nominated in the Best Actress poll. Kareena Kapoor pushed aside all her colleagues and became the list of the Best Bollywood actress of the year 2011 with 35.4% votes.

Vidya Balan had two big releases like The Dirty Picture and No One Killed Jessica, which have become big hits. Both were female oriented movies and Vidya has received lots of accolades for her performance in them. In Oneindia Poll Survey, she has lost the title of the Best Bollywood actress of 2011 by the margin of just 1% votes.

The following is the list of the Best Bollywood actress of the year 2011:

     No.   Actress' Name         Votes %

1.    Kareena Kapoor        35.4
2.    Vidya Balan               34.5
3.    Priyanka Chopra       15.1
4.    Katrina Kaif               12
5.    Deepika Padukone     3

Catch Hrithik Roshan live at 6 am in Juhu beach

Here's a great morning news for all you Mumbaikars. The good news is specially for all you Hrithik Roshan fans who dream to have a short glimpse of the actor. Though it's not a common sight, but actor Hrithik Roshan have decided to shape up his body amidst the nature.

Mumbai Mirror reports that Hrithik is being seen with his two trainers for the past two months, getting trained on Mumbai's Juhu beach. Hrithik, who celebrated his birthday yesterday, told the media that he is looking forward to getting back in shape and starts the 80-day high acion shoot schedule for Rakesh Roshan's sequel to Krrish. “The only thing I want right now is a speedy recovery from my health problems. I jog on Juhu beach behind Godrej bungalow at 6 am every morning,” the actor told the Mumbai Mirror.

It was in fact in December that  Hrithik had flown down international Health and Sports Therapy degree holder Kris Gethin and his wife Maraica Johnson to help him get back into superhero shape for Krrish 2. Mumbai Mirror got the proof one fine morning at Juhu beach. The actor was caught treading the sands of Juhu with his Rs 20 lakh per month trainer duo.

Hrithik has been one of the fittest actor in Bollwood. We hope to see him in a new, sexy avatar in Krissh 2.

Was Sunny Leone sexually attracted to Juhi Parmar?

Porn star Sunny Leone, who was seen bonding in a big manner with Bigg Boss 5 winner, Juhi Parmar in the Bigg Boss house cleared the air about her alleged sexual liking for Juhi.

Sunny Leone raised a few eyebrows when she was seen hugging, getting super cosy and lazying around with Juhi Parmar in the Bigg Boss 5 house. It must be mentioned here that in the initial days of her career as a porn star, Sunny Leone had agreed to do only lesbian films. So, when Sunny was seen getting very close with Juhi, there were few who doubted Sunny's feelings.

However, when a leading website asked Sunny Leone if she was sexually attracted to Bigg Boss 5 winner Juhi Parmar, Sunny replied in the negative. Sunny said that they were just friends. The porn star also said that she would have confessed before the world if she were attracted to Juhi.

Well, point taken! Let's hope nobody questions Sunny Leone beyond this!

Shahrukh Khan clears doubt with Katrina Kaif about Salman Khan

Before agreeing to work with Katrina Kaif in Yash Chopra's untitled film, Shahrukh Khan apparently spoke to Katrina to find out if she was comfortable working with him since he was not in good terms with her ex-boyfriend, Salman Khan.

Being a thorough gentleman, Shahrukh Khan spoke to Katrina Kaif in length to find out what she felt to act with him since he and her ex-boyfriend, Salman Khan were rivals.

In the past, there was a big showdown on the sets of Chalte Chalte when Salman Khan barged on the sets where Sharukh Khan was shooting with Salman's ex-girlfriend, Aishwarya Rai. The shooting had to be stopped, after which Shahrukh requested Aishwarya to be replaced by Rani Mukherjee.

In order to avoid any such scene, Shahrukh spoke to Katrina and cleared the air. A source revealed to a leading tabloid that Katrina Kaif has made it clear to SRK that Salman is nothing more than a good friend today. The source also informed that if Salman tries to repeat his past actions, he will loose her good will.

Great going Katrina! The lass sure knows how to balance her professional and personal life. What say?

Amitabh Bachchan speaks on Aishwarya Rai's baby girl's name

Bollywood's most wanted baby, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's new born daughter still remains nameless. Since the time of Beti B's birth, there have been endless rumours and speculations over her looks and name. But a protective superstar grandpa Amitabh Bachchan have always acted like a sheild in order to keep away all harms and unwanted attention on his granddaughter, who is just two months old now.

Since the topic of Ash's baby girls's much-awaited naming ceremony has been the hottest of the nation, there has been innumerable speculations that claims that the Bachchans have already selected and finalised Beti B's name. In fact some say, the Bachchans had a private naming ceremony too.

Clearing all such rumours and speculations, Big B once again stood tall claiming these false. In response to a curious fan, who asked how the baby was doing and if they were going to announce a name soon Amitabh replied "she is doing well ... name not decided yet."

While Aamir Khan's newly born son who is not even a month old, already got his official name. Poor Beti B still remains nameless.

Atif Aslam's concert: Three killed in stampede in Lahore

Pakistani singer Atif Aslam's concert received overwhelming response in Lahore on Monday. But the gig ended with a stampede, which claimed the lives of students. According to the police, the stampede occurred when private security guards used batons to push back a group of girls who rushed towards Aslam to get his autograph.

Atif Aslam's concert was held at Alhamra Cultural Complex in Lahore on Monday and a large number of students of the Punjab College of Commerce had gathered at the venue. Deputy Inspector General of Police Ghulam Mahmood Dogar told PTI, "When the concert ended, some girls rushed towards Mr Aslam to get his autograph. To save Mr Aslam from the crowd, the security guards resorted to a light baton charge which caused panic among the girls."

According to Dogar the stampede occurred at the exit door and many students were injured in the incident. Although the injured were taken to nearby hospitals, the doctors could not save the life of three female business students. Officials described the condition of five injured persons as critical.