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Malaika Arora Khan finally launches her fashion line!

After years of procrastination the glamorous babe has finally come up with her own fashion line and she surprises us by declaring that her collection will be nothing like her onscreen or event style sense Malaika Arora Khan, after mulling over the idea of launching her fashion line over the years, has finally given her plans the much needed direction. Keeping in mind the rising popularity of an online shopping venture, Khan has decided to sell signature Malaika ... (21-Mar-2013)

Protective sister Huma goes all out for Saqib

Young actor Saqib Saleem's confident performance in "Mere Dad Ki Maruti" has multiplied his popularity since last year's "Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge". The proudest is his elder sister Huma Qureshi, who made her own impressive debut last year with "Gangs Of Wasseypur". Huma, who has been busy shooting with Madhuri Dixit for Abhishek Choubey's "Dedh Ishqiya", can barely contain her excitement at her brother's persuasive impact in "Mere Dad Ki Maruti" ... (25-Mar-2013)

Ghanchakkar: Does Vidya Balan's 'Punjabi wife' look impress you?

Now when we say 'Punjabi', don't conjure up an image of a salwaar-kameez clad, parandi flicking female. 'Coz here, the kudi flaunts a different sartorial sense Say hello to Vidya Balan aka Neetu Bhatia, wearing a polka dotted top and a hairband with a bow to keep her tresses from falling on her face. And yeah, don't miss the flowery earrings, peeps. She looks bright, fresh and full of spirits in her upcoming movie Ghanchakkar. But that's just a start. o ... (25-Mar-2013)

Blackbuck case: Court reads out charges against Saif, other actors

A court in Jodhpur Saturday read out charges against four Bollywood stars - Tabu, Sonali Bendre, Neelam and Saif Ali Khan - in the 14-year-old case of blackbuck poaching while shooting for a film. Salman Khan is also charged in the case but was not present at the hearing. The poaching allegedly occurred during the shooting of Rajshri Productions "Hum Saath Saath Hain" in 1998. Chief Judicial Magistrate C.K. Jain read out charges one by one against all of the f ... (25-Mar-2013)

It's exciting, challenging: Rhea on acting

After playing a fun loving Punjabi girl in Ashima Chibber's comedy film, "Mere Dad Ki Maruti", MTV VJ-turned-actress Rhea Chakraborty says she now has her priorities right. The 20-year-old is clear she would like to work in films. "I had to work really hard to get the role. I auditioned more than two hundred times. But working in films is exciting and challenging. I am looking forward to doing more films," said Rhea, known for popular music shows ... (25-Mar-2013)

Imran, Anushka to endorse coffee brand together?

It seems Imran Khan and Anushka Sharma's pairing in "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola" is working in their favour as they are said to have signed a joint deal to promote a coffee brand. This is the same coffee brand that was earlier endorsed by "Kaminey" couple Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, said sources, who added that Imran and Anushka have been busy testing their coffee-making skills these days. While shooting for the ad for the brand, their love for coffee h ... (25-Mar-2013)

Celebs promote dry, eco-friendly Holi

Film and TV artists are known for hosting and enjoying lavish Holi parties, but this year, celebrities are endorsing dry and eco-friendly colours to combat with the severe drought situation that looms over many parts of Maharashtra. Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Vikramaditya Motwane, Riteish Deshmukh and others are going all out to promote a dry Holi. Big B took to Twitter to spread the word among his 4,670,000 followers, and posted: "Water shortage in Ma ... (26-Mar-2013)

Shatrughan Sinha joins pleas for leniency to Sanjay

Although his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stands by the Supreme Court's decision to send actor Sanjay Dutt back to jail in the 1991 Mumbai blast case, actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha is all for leniency towards Sanjay. In a move that could earn him his political party's wrath, he defends Sanjay's right to remain outside prison. He says on this score he is with the Press Council of India chief Markandey Katju, who feels the actor should be pardoned on humanita ... (26-Mar-2013)

Amitabh to endorse cookies brand

Expanding his presence in the ad space, megastar Amitabh Bachchan has signed on as the brand ambassador of biscuit company - Parle's Gold Star cookies. The actor is thrilled. "I am thrilled to begin a new journey with Parle's Gold Star cookies and take the brand legacy ahead," Amitabh said in a statement. An extensive marketing campaign is being planned with Big B for the recently launched cookies, which are the company's latest offering in the premium cookie ... (26-Mar-2013)

Save energy during, after Earth Hour: Ajay Devgn

Bollywood star Ajay Devgn, who has joined hands with WWF-India to pledge his support to the Earth Hour 2013, has urged everyone to use energy wisely and save as much as possible. The Earth Hour will be observed Saturday starting 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ajay said everyone needs to unify for this purpose, and even teach children the importance of saving energy. "I think everybody can make a difference. I think if we will teach all this to our children and do it ... (26-Mar-2013)

Parineeti scared after National Award

Actress Parineeti Chopra, who got a special mention for her performance in "Ishaqzaade'" at the recently announced 60th National Film Awards, is on cloud nine now, but at the same time, she feels scared. "It feels amazing as it was my first lead role. I got so many awards for "Ladies v/s Ricky Bahi". And once I had even thought that my quota for awards is over for now and I will get another award in a couple of years from now," the actress said here at the ... (26-Mar-2013)

Javed Akhtar knows formula to write super-flops!

Acclaimed writer Javed Akhtar says there is no fixed formula to write superhit films. However, he admits he can clearly tell the ways to write a movie that will bomb at the box office. "Someone once asked me 'You have written a lot of superhit films. What is the formula to write superhit films?' I said if I knew it, then I would have always written a 'Sholay'. But I can tell you the formula to write a superflop," the 68-year-old said here Thursday ... (23-Mar-2013)

Sanjay Dutt's daughter Trishala is worried for her father!

Sanjay Dutt's daughter Trishala, who lives in the US with her maternal grandparents, confesses that this is a very tough time for her and her family It's testing time for Sanjay Dutt and his family. The actor has been sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment by the Apex Court for illegal possession of arms in the 1993 Mumbai case. The 53-year-old star is shattered at the verdict and believes that it's not just he who has to suffer, but his f ... (23-Mar-2013)

Ajay Devgn says Hit give bum on kick you!

The Himmatwala actor is quite intolerant of people throwing attitude at him. Obviously who wouldn't be! Is that why the enraged actor wants to kick Tamannaah's butt? The song, Bum pe laat from Sajid Khan's Himmatwala, sees Tamannaah mouthing a dialogue - "I hate gareebs!" as Ajay Devgn enters the party. Ajay, being the gentleman that he is, naturally cannot kick Tamannaah's butt and take his badlaa. So the 'aata majhi satakli' actor brings together all the kids ... (23-Mar-2013)

Manoj Bajpayee: Using vulgar vocab to make a film a hit must be avoided

Gangs of Wasseypur actor Manoj Bajpayee recently spoke about how films shouldn't resort to scenes and language that's unsavoury, as that's not what real India is all about "Using vulgar vocabulary and scenes to make a movie a hit and attract the audience must be avoided. Indian cinema is the face of India and by doing so we project the wrong picture of our culture." - Manoj Bajpayee ... (23-Mar-2013)

Ekta Kapoor counterattacks UTV's plan to sabotage Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Again

The Balaji head honcho will club five of her films to ensure that Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Again gets a fair release against Rohit Shetty-Shahrukh Khan's Chennai Express Ekta Kapoor surely believes in the tit for tat theory. The television queen, known for her short temper and mercurial nature, has devised an interesting plan to get back at UTV which is trying to sabotage her film, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Again. Reportedly, B-town's elite production hous ... (23-Mar-2013)

For Neeta Lulla, Sridevi is most stylish actress

She has dressed a string of Bollywood's leading ladies, but for designer Neeta Lulla, but actress Sridevi happens to be her all-time favourite. "For me, it's (my favourite is) Sridevi, because I have worked with her for almost 12 to 13 years and I have learned a lot from her. As a newcomer in the industry, she was a big support for me and I will always cherish that," said Lulla. "I love designing for her. She is a great person and a ... (22-Mar-2013)

B-Town sad over Sanjay Dutt's conviction

Sanjay Dutt's conviction Thursday by the Supreme Court in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case has left the Hindi film industry in shock and dismay. Filmmakers like Mahesh Bhatt and Karan Johar are sad about the judgment for the "good-hearted" man, who has been entertaining movie-goers for the past over three decades. The Supreme Court Thursday upheld Sanjay's conviction under the Arms Act for illegally possessing weapons, and sent him to five years' impri ... (22-Mar-2013)

Budget not important, Sanjay Dutt is: 'Policegiri' producer

T.P. Aggarwal, who is producing Sanjay Dutt's much-talked about film "Policegiri", is not bothered about the movie's budget or about the movie itself after the Supreme Court Thursday convicted the actor in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. He says he is only thinking about Sanjay's well-being. "Budget of 'Policegiri' doesn't matter to me. What matters to me the most is his safety. I share a good relationship with him and he is a wonderful human being. ... (22-Mar-2013)

Rs.100 crore riding on Bollywood's 'khalnayak'

An estimated Rs.100 crore is riding on Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt, who faces jail again after the Supreme Court Thursday upheld his conviction under the Arms Act in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, industry insiders said. The 53-year-old, who has films like the "Zanjeer" remake, "Policegiri", "Munna Bhai 3" and "P.K." in the works, was charged with illegal possession of arms and sentenced to six years in jail in 2007. The Supreme Court has now handed him a reduced ... (22-Mar-2013)