I was very naïve before, not any more: Rani Mukerji

                                                                               who comes from a film family and has been active in the industry for 13 years, says she was naïve and innocent but has become smarter with time.

"From the time I began to now the only change in me has been that I have become more confident. I was very naïve and innocent before. I have become smarter now because you have to be smart to be in this industry," Rani told IANS

"When I had started I used to get hurt about certain things, but today I have been able to develop a slightly thicker skin than I had. That has been the only change in me," added the 32-year-old.

The actress is all set for "No One Killed Jessica", where she will be playing a news reporter. Releasing Jan 7, the film, based on the murder of model Jessica Lall, is the first big release of the year.

New episodes of `Little Krishna' animation series in Malaysia

                                                                  Thirteen new episodes of "Little Krishna", the story about the Hindu deity depicted as an infant or a young boy playing a flute, have come to Malaysian viewers in animated form, in time for the Thaipusam festival of the Tamils.

The series was launched earlier this week by Ashish Sharad Kulkarni and Tejonidhi Bhandare, Big Animation's CEO and head of finance respectively.

Big Animation is the production house behind the animation and is an entertainment wing of the Reliance group, India.

Scripted by Emmy award winner Jeffrey Scott and directed by Vincent Edwards (of "Spider Man: TV Series"), "Little Krishna" won the Best Animation award at the Asian Television Awards (ATF) in Singapore and five Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Frames awards as well as three Golden Cursor awards.

Released this week were volumes 3 and 4, with total 13 episodes, with each episode running for 22 minutes.

Volume 1 and Volume 2 were released for Thaipusam last February, the New Straits Times said Saturday.

Malaysia is home to 2.1 million ethnic Indians, a bulk of them Tamils.

Top 10 Bollywood songs

                                                                                          The year 2010 offered a wide range of Bollywood songs. While raunchy numbers like Munni badnaam hui kept the adrenaline pumping, soft and romantic numbers such as Dil toh bachcha hai jee and Pee loon caressed listeners' hearts and the Sufi number Sajda spelt bliss for music lovers.

The year cannot be dedicated to any one musician - from Pritam Chakraborty to Vishal-Shekhar; all enjoyed a fair share of the spotlight. But amid singers it was Rahat Fateh Ali Khan who made it big with a couple of hits.

Here're the most popular songs of 2010:

MunniDil toh bachcha hai jee: It was a melodious beginning to the year with the romantic number from Ishqiya. Vishal Bharadwaj directed the music and roped in Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to sing the song that instantly struck a chord with listeners. The sound of the accordion was prominent in the composition and was reminiscent of Raj Kapoor songs.

Sajda: Composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy mesmerised listeners with this song from the film My Name Is Khan. Once again sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan along with Shankar Mahadevan and Richa Sharma, the Sufi number tugged at one's heartstrings. The sounds of tablas and dholaks were moulded together so beautifully that it helped the song become a chartbuster and stay on top for a long time.

Aap ka kya hoga (Dhanno): An interesting remix was packed into the Housefull album by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy in the guise of Aapka kya hoga (Dhanno). Sung by Mika Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan and Sajid Khan, it revisited Amitabh Bachchan's popular song Apni to jaise taise from the 1981 superhit Lawaaris. The hit number appealed even after a makeover because the composers retained a few original lyrics. It was a winner all the way and made everyone dance to its tunes.

Bin tere: The song from I Hate Luv Storys managed to bring out the hidden romantic side in all of us. Composed by director duo Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravijiani, it surely is a soulful and melodious number. The simple lyrics were beautifully rendered by Shafqat Amanat Ali with ample support from Sunidhi.

Pee loon: The soft love ballad from the crime thriller Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai still occupies air time on most of the radio channels. Pritam Chakroborty's composition and Mohit Chauhan's voice have spelt magic for the song. It also contains traces of Sufi elements that add edge to the song.

Gal mithi mithi: This track is an amazing folk outing by Tochi Raina and is not like any run-of-the-mill Punjabi number. Composed by Amit Trivedi of Dev D fame for Aisha, the fast number instantly made its mark because of the unpredictable orchestration and the fun element woven together intelligently.

Munni badnaam hui: One of the most popular item numbers of the year, the fast-paced, catchy song with a rustic flavour created a nationwide sensation. Composed by Lalit Pandit and sung by Mamta Sharma and Aishwarya, Munni... from the superhit film Dabangg is still ruling the roost.

Tere mast mast do nain: Dabangg gave another hit in Tere mast..., but this time the composers were brothers Sajid-Wajid. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan crooned the moderately paced romantic track with such expertise that it made people sit up and take notice.

Zor ka jhatka: Even though the film failed to take off at the box office, this song from Action Replayy flew higher and higher on popularity charts. Sung by Daler Mehndi, Richa Sharma and Master Salim, Pritam's composition was appreciated for its quirky lyrics and unusual orchestration.

Sheila Ki jawaani: As they say the best is always reserved for the last, this song appeared almost at the end of the year and was an instant hit thanks to its urban appeal and a raunchy feel. It's giving competition to Munni badnaam hui for the best item number crown.

Brilliantly sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and composed by Vishal-Shekhar, the Tees Maar Khan number has foot tapping beats and an impressive composition has made it a favourite among people of all ages. With an urban appeal and a raunchy feel, the song is currently ruling every music chart.

Dabangg rated no 1 film of 2010

                                                                      The year has come to a close and it’s time to salute the winners of the box-office battle. But instead of crowning the highest grosser, we’ve selected movies that earned well in multiples of the money invested in them. In the trade world, everyone from analysts and theatre owners to head honchos of multiplexes and distributors had a unanimous answer — in terms of return on investment, the number one film of 2010 is Dabangg, which made `140 crore.

Komal Nahta, editor of Film Information, asserts, “Dabangg is the highest earner of the year. Not only did it do phenomenally at the box-office, it also fetched a great price for the satellite rights. The music too continued to do well long after the film’s release.”

One reason why Dabangg was made at a reasonable cost is that there’s nothing big in the movie except for Salman Khan. According to Sanjay Ghai of Mukta Films Ltd, “The director and heroine were both new. The film didn’t boast of extravagant sets or exclusive outdoors, so the production cost was automatically in control, at ` 32 crore minus Salman’s fee. In terms of volume, it returned about 300 per cent.”

Question them about Ekta Kapoor’s relatively economical Love Sex Aur Dhoka directed by Dibakar Bannerjee, which cost about ` 4 crore and grossed over ` 10 crore, and Mumbai distributor Ramesh Sippy says, “Although LSD had a turnover much in excess of its cost, it’s not an all-India hit nor will it go down memory lane. It is a commendable effort that paid off very well, but the fact remains that Dabangg worked all across.”

In the same vein, Suneil Wadhwa, a major distributor from CP (north India) territory, adds that universal appeal makes Dabangg the numero uno movie of 2010. “It worked equally well in single screens and multiplexes, in all centres from big metros to small towns, and struck a chord with the audience. Every distributor and exhibitor made money,” he explains.

The trade market shares a similar stance on Golmaal 3 being the second biggest hit of the year. “Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor were the biggest actors and it maintained a good risk-reward ratio. Being a Diwali release, it not only opened very well, but also went on to do good business in the third and fourth weeks, crossing over `100 crore,” says Delhi-based distributor Sanjay Mehta. Interestingly, Golmaal 3 scored over Dabangg in the Mumbai territory.

While a section of the trade put Prakash Jha’s political drama Raajneeti at number three, trade analyst Amod Mehra feels I Hate Love Storys, too, makes the grade. “Costing about `25 crore, it returned about `45 crore, which is very good,” he says, adding that Sajid Khan’s Housefull comes next, making the top five.

Apart from these, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai and Peepli Live too make it to the hit category while Ishqiya and Tere Bin Laden are said to have done average business. Sanjay Ghai says Shankar’s Robot (Hindi) too did well earning `30 crore, while the figures of the Tamil original aren’t being disclosed by Sun, which produced and distributed the Rajnikanth-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sci-fi extravaganza. Karan Johar’s My Name Is Khan with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol did very well internationally, but according to Ashish Saxena, CEO, Big Cinemas, “It didn’t make money for Fox Star, which distributed the film worldwide.”

Behind the scenes: Hema Malini takes to production

                                                                     The Bollywood beauty, who returns to the small screen as a daily soap producer, gives a feel about the show and her film production, Tell Me Oh Khuda:

Why did you decide to produce Maati ki Banno?

I have been producing TV shows for a few years now and this story was very inspiring. I felt the story of this young, innocent girl undergoing all the misery needed to be told. So I decided to produce it.

What is the story line of the show?

It’s a story of the struggle of an innocent girl from Mauritius who comes to Bihar. It’s an absolute roller-coaster ride for the girl and how she gains strength from all her endeavours forms the crux of the show.

You took a break from TV production for a few years. Why is that?

I was a Member of Parliament and at that time I could not have produced any shows. But now that my term is over, I have the time to get back to television.

Which is your favourite show on TV?
It’s tough to choose. I like the shows on Colors and Star Plus. I really like Jhansi ki Rani.

According to you which medium reaches out to the people more — TV or films?

You can’t compare the two media. Through television we connect closely with the characters because we are viewing them almost everyday. Films, on the other hand are more glamorous and dreamy.

How do you think Indian television has evolved over a decade?

It’s a lot more competitive. It is difficult to sustain a show on television. Fortunately, only a strong script, a good story line and impressive characters can make a show work.

Which is your first love — films or TV?

Films, without a doubt.

You acted in Jai Maa Durga few years ago. Will we see you on the small screen again?

No, I am happy producing. As of now, I will not be doing any shows on TV.

What is the status of the film, Tell Me Oh Khuda you are doing with your daughter Esha Deol?

We are done filming it and it’s in the post-production stage. It should release in early 2011.

How do you think the audience will react to Dharmendra’s Yamla Pagla Deewana?

The promos are looking very good and the chemistry between the father and sons is clearly visible. They behave more like friends in the film. I think the film
will do very well. We are all looking forward to it.

Farah's babies on her company banner

                                                                 The logo of Three’s Company, Shrish Kunder and Farah Khan’s banner, has three little angels in silhouette. They are actually their babies — Czar, Diva and Anya — and the images have been taken from the sonography footage Kunder shot when his wife was pregnant with the triplets.

“There’s a frame in which they are close to each other. The first few seconds of the logo will show the trio before their birth in the film’s credits. I animated the images and gave them wings because we both believe that our babies are angels who have changed our lives. Hopefully, their magic will rub off on our company and first production too.” The idea for the logo, he says, came to him a year ago. “We were looking for something with an emotional connect.” Adds Kunder, “Yes, I’ve shown it to the kids and they’re jealous of these other babies who they think I have adopted,” chuckles the amused father of the almost three year olds.

farahIncidentally, the banner was earlier called Shrish Kunder Film Company. But in 2008, when the three little angels entered his life, it changed to Three’s Company. It flags off on December 25 with it’s first production, Tees Maar Khan, that already has sky-high expectations. “Since Farah and our stars, Akshay (Kumar) and Katrina (Kaif) are pros, I had absolutely no stress as a producer. That begins now,” Kunder smiles.

He has written the script and had originally planned to direct it too. But then he believed that his wife, being the more successful director, was a better bet to helm their first production. Does her vision match his? “If you give the same script to five different directors, each one will make a different film. So once I handed over my script to her, I let it go,” he reasons.

Kunder however composed the theme track. He also worked on the songs of his directorial debut, Jaaneman, and composed the background score too. He insists that apart from AR Rahman, Bollywood does not have music directors who can compose a theme distinctive to a film.

“That’s why I decided to take on the job myself,” he says, admitting that while his director-wife has been raving about the James Bond-like track, he himself is too critical to be an unbiased judge: “I can only find faults.” It’s a thrill hearing Sheila ki jawani everywhere he goes. But he refuses to compare it to the Dabangg item number Munni badnaam hui, rationalising that every three months a new song comes along and is a rage.

The Tees Maar Khan sequel will flag off in January 2012. Before that Kunder will direct two films, Joker with Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha, and Kick with Salman Khan and Sinha again. “Thanks to the stars, both films have already generated enough excitement. Now I have to deliver,” he says, adding, “This year, Farah was the one who got up early and went out shooting. Next year, the tables will turn.”

Akshay returns to action roots with Prabhu Deva

                                                                Bollywood's original 'khiladi' Akshay Kumar's next will be a "big action movie" directed by Prabhu Deva.

The 43-year-old actor is in London to promote his much awaited comic caper 'Tees Maar Khan, where he stars alongside Katrina Kaif.

"My next film will be a big action movie, produced by Prabhu Deva , the South Indian actor-choreographer and filmmaker," said Akshay.

In 'Tees Maar Khan', Akshay Kumar plays a shameless con man, Tabrez Mirza Khan aka Tees Maar Khan aka TMK, in a role inspired by English folklore hero Robin Hood
. "He steals and cheats with alarming audacity with his gang comprising of Dollar, Soda and Burger," said the film's director Farah Khan, whose previous two films 'Main Hoon Na' and 'Om Shanti Om' have been blockbusters.

Akshay's partner in crime is Katrina who plays Anya, a wannabe actress, who sizzles on screen with 'Sheila Ki Jawaani', which has already become a chartbuster.

TMK is aided by an unwitting accomplice, actor Atish Kapoor played by Akshaye Khanna and joined by fellow Bollywood showmen, Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor, in special cameos.

The film which be will released globally with 2,500 prints on Wednesday, was filmed in 58 days, Farah said.

She said directing the climax of the film where Akshay robs antiques worth 500 crore rupees from a heavily guarded, moving train, was the most challenging job.

"We created the whole train and a 2 km track and it was the most difficult task," she said.

'Munni' once more: Malaika teams with Suriya, NTR Junior

                                                             Malaika Arora Khan, who made the whole nation swoon to her beats with 'Munni Badnaam' earlier this year, even boosted the sales of Zandu Balm. The actress was roped in by the makers of Zandu Balm for a special promotional campaign.

Malaika recently shot a commercial for Zandu Balm on the same track, in three different languages -- Hindi, Tamil and Telugu
. While the Hindi commercial features only Malaika, in the Tamil one, she will be seen alongside South superstar Suriya and in the Telugu one alongside NTR Junior.

Apparently, all the three commercials have been shot atop a train a-la 'Chaiyyan Chaiyyan' and have been choreographed by Prabhudeva.

Ranbir Kapoor voted Sexiest Asian Man

                                                                        The 'Rockstar' of Bollywood, Ranbir Kapoor has clinched the 'Sexiest Asian Man' title, beating off competition from favourites like John Abraham and Hrithik Roshan.

The Kapoor scion famous for his high-profile romances topped the survey conducted by the London weekly, Eastern Eye. "If the women didn't like me I would feel that something is going wrong, but it feels good. I do understand that the fans I have comprise mainly of women, it feels good to be wanted by so many women," said the 28-year-old actor.

Meanwhile, Eastern Eye showbiz editor Asjad Nazir, said that the actor claimed the title with a overwhelming margin.

"Usually it is a closely fought contest, where as this year there was one very clear winner. Winning by a large margin is remarkable when you consider the very high profile men who are in the list," said Asjad.

Ranbir, who made his acting debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's mega-budget film 'Saanwariya' has been going strong since his launch and has tasted commercial as well as critical success with films like 'Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani', 'Wake Up Sid' and 'Rajneeti'.

Bollywood hunk John Abraham narrowly missed out on the top spot by finishing second. Hrithik Roshan occupied the third spot while R&B star Jay Sean and Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar bagged the fourth and fifth spots.

Others to make it to the top ten included world champion boxer Amir Khan and the highest places new entry is 'X-Factor' finalist Zain Malik.

Recently, Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif rumoured to be romantically involved with Ranbir topped the Eastern Eye's list of the hottest women in the world, beating off competition from her contemporaries like Freida Pinto and Priyanka Chopra.

Bollywood Stars In Saris: Priyanka, Bipasha, Vidya, Katrina, Deepika Or Shilpa?

                                                             Bollywood actresses and their various style mantras are always in big focus whether it is their western outfits or otherwise. The Indian traditional outfits have always been something which has been under the scanner as soon as the B town actresses wear it. However, no other garment has made such an impact such as the sari.

The sari is the most popular garment in the traditional Indian context of fashion. This attire has undergone quite a change in the way it used to be draped around a woman.

The Bollywood top female stars who look simply great in this six yard cloth are of course many. But the ones who truly look stunning are Priyanka Chopra, Bipasha Basu, Vidya Balan, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Shilpa Shetty.

Who can forget Priyanka Chopra in the Desi Girl number from the flick Dostana, looking piping hot ? Or Bipasha Basu creating a storm in her beautiful sari at the IIFA Awards?

Even Deepika Padukone at the Cannes film festival in an exquisite sari was the talk of the nation, while Kat is well known for her wet sari look in most of her films. Vidya Balan makes it a point to look as cool as ever in sari at most formal events and ditto Shipla Shetty, who is quite often spotted in this attire at public events that almost start the nation’s heart beating a tad bit faster.

Well, with most of our Bollywood stars opting for this Indian attire to look their best it seems like the fans of these stars just can’t get enough of them. Each time a star appears in a designer sari-it becomes a rage with almost every one wanting the same look.

The sari has traveled a long way from being a modest garment to being transformed into the most fashionable garment from the Indian attire range. Now with all these beauties mentioned above looking astoundingly smashing in the sari it’s a tough job to pick who the best one is. What do you think?

SRK returns to small screen with 'Zor Ka Jhatka'

                                                              
                                                     After hosting shows like "Kaun Banega Crorepati" (2007) and "Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?" (2008), Bollywood 'badshah' Shah Rukh Khan is all set to make his small screen comeback with "Zor Ka Jhatka" on Imagine TV.

Known for his comic timing and trademark witty style, the star has claimed he will beat all competition on television by providing wholesome entertainment on the show, which is the Indian edition of internationally popular show "Wipeout".

"I'm looking forward to being a super funny host-commentator. In fact, my children and I have watched the international version often and really loved it. I am sure to 'Wipeout' all your worries and make you have loads of fun," Shah Rukh told reporters at the launch here Friday.

"I am the 'badshah' of bedroom. Now people may say I am being vulgar, but the kind of entertainment I provide to my viewers enjoying in their bedrooms - no one else can," he added, looking dapper in a black suit and a white shirt.

Shah Rukh will take 28 TV stars out of their comfort zone to battle it out in an obstacle course set in Argentina.

The participants on the show include Akashdeep Saigal, Amit Sareen, Ashima Bhalla, Bakhtiyaar Irani, Claudia Ciesla, Debina Bonnerjee, Gaurav Chopraa, Jennifer Winget, Karishma Tanna, Kushal Punjabi, Narayani Shastri, Natasha Suri, Payal Rohatgi, Priyadarshani Singh, Raja Chaudhary, Rohit Verma, Simran Kaur Mundi among others.

They will be challenged by the star to a series of hilarious tasks.

The prize money is worth Rs.1.5 crore, including a mega cash prize for the winner of the finale.

Sameer Nair, CEO of Turner General Entertainment Networks India Pvt. Ltd., says the show will be a hit among all age groups.

"Simply put, it is an outstanding entertainer...something that the whole family can watch together. The combination of a super star host, bizarrely challenging obstacles, enthusiastic and competitive contestants and a whole lot of bloopers will make this show a must watch, night after night," said Nair.

The shooting will begin in Argentina in January.

Akshay demands 27 crore to play Dawood

                                                                       Akshay Kumar has demand a whopping amount of Rs 27 crore to play the role of underworld goon Dawood Ibrahim in the sequel to ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai’. Balaji is keen to make a sequel to the film and Ekta Kapoor has approached Akshay Kumar to play the lead role but hearing his demand, she was stunned.

Confirming the news a source said, “Ekta wants to take the sequel of Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai to the next level. She felt that Akshay would be ideal for playing Dawood Ibrahim’s role. She likes the way Akshay acts and feels that he has a lot of potential for playing challenging roles.” He has been asked to step into Emraan Hashmi’s role.

Akki was reasoned that if he was paid so huge amount, it would be impossible for them to generate profit. Hence, Balaji has asked Akshay to lesser down the amount. The actor is in huge demand now and considering his star value, he is not likely to lesser his price.

Let’s see whether Balaji ropes Akshay or look for some other hero.

Manoj Tiwari blames Salman Khan

                                                                         Bhojpuri star Manoj Tiwari blames Salman Khan for his eviction from Bigg Boss 4. He has taken a dig on the actor and send a team to Delhi to search for the original ‘Munni Badnam Hui’ composer’s family. Manoj feels that his ouster from the show against a weak contestant Ashmit Patel is a slap for his thousands of fans.

After eviction, he came to know that Salman Khan and his brother Arbaaz Khan has campaigned for Ashmit Patel and urged their fans to vote for the actor. Manoj has now decided to teach the Khan Brothers a lesson. He has send his team to look for the family of Tarabano Faizabadi, the original composer of Munni Badnaam Hui that went into making the Khans' Dabangg a blockbuster.

Says Tiwari, "This is not about me and Salman and Arbaaz Khan. It's about creative rights and compensation to a family in dire need.

Tarbanoji composed the original song more than 12 years ago and passed away unsung. It's only natural that her family get their dues."

Tiwari had raised the issue before the release of Dabangg. Says the regional actor, "When I heard Munni Badnaam Hui, I knew it was a reharsh of the old popular number Launda Badnaam Hua by Tarabano.

I don't know why Jatin Pandit claims to have composed it. I took it up with Arbaaz Sir. He shut me up accusing me of creating trouble for his film."

Let’s see whether Manoj will able to get justice for the original composer’s family.

Tusshar visits Kareena in Las Vegas

                                                                        Kareena Kapoor is shooting in Las Vegas and she invited her best friend Tusshar Kapoor to enjoy holiday there. Tusshar took a break from his film shooting and flew off to Las Vegas. They had a gala time there along with Lovely Singh and Kareena's hair stylist Pompi. Bebo was shooting for Karan’s untitled film in Las Vegas.

Says the actor "Our whole gang of friends Lovely Singh and Kareena's hair stylist Pompi included was there.

She was busy shooting, so we could only hang around with her in the evenings but my purpose was just to chill and I did just that.

Luckily, I managed to get two weeks off from the shooting of Hum Tum Aur Shabana, so I could make the most of it."

Kareena did a lot of shopping with Tusshar and had lots of different foods. "I broke almost every rule... I binged on pizzas, pastas nachos and even rice at night.

Though I am not a shopper, I shopped and raided most of the malls for food and outfits.

I have eaten at every good restaurant in town Cheesecake Factory, Tao, Denise which is (the quintessential family restaurant open for 24 hours), Lavo and the Bellagio. "

Tusshar and Kareena are best of buddies and they had a rocking holiday in Las Vegas

Priyanka Chopra: A superstar in the making

                                                                                 Miss world 2000 and National award winner famous Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra will celebrate her 28th birthday on 18th July. Priyanka is in the good books of all the major producers and directors of Bollywood today and has some interesting ventures in her kitty. In a short span of time, Priyanka has achieved a decent status and success in Bollywood. She worked hard to earn this status and success.

Priyanka was born in Jamshedpur. She hails from an army background. Her father was in the army and thus her family moved quite frequently. Hence she spent her childhood in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, Newton, Massachusetts and Cedar Rapids. Priyanka’s father Ashok Chopra is a Punjabi but settled in Bareilly and her mother Madhu Akhauri was a residence of Jamshedpur. Priyanka has a seven years younger brother Siddharth. Priyanka studied in Newton South High School in Newton, Massachusetts and then in John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She returned to India and did her high school at Army Schoolin Bareilly. She studied at Jai Hind College in Mumbai but left after winning the Miss World pageant.

Priyanka Chopra worked as a model before starting her acting career. She gained fame after winning the Miss World title in 2000. When Chopra won the Miss World crown, she became the fifth Indian woman to win the title, and the fourth Indian woman to win in a span of seven years.

Priyanka Chopra made her debut in 2002 in a Tamil film,’Thamizhan'. She appeared in her first Bollywood film in 2003 opposite Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta in Anil Sharma's film, 'The Hero: Love Story Of A Spy' and in the same year she won the Filmfare Award for best debut and was nominated for best supporting actress. Priyanka never looked back after that. In 2004 she became the second woman to win the Filmfare Best Villian Award for her thrilling performance in 'Aitraaz'. Priyanka later achieved commercial success with films like 'Mujhse Shaadi Korogi' (2004),' Krrish' (2006) and 'Don-The Chage Begins Again'. Priyanka Chopra won the Filmfare Best Actress award and a National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Fashion' (2008) and has thus established herself as one of the leading versatile actresses in Indian Film Industry.

Priyanka’s fans are now waiting for Sajid Nadiadwala's with Ranbir Kapoor and Vishal Bharadwaj''s Saat Khoom Maaf' in which she plays the role of a woman with seven husbands. Here's wishing Priyanka Chopra a very happy birthday and a rocking life ahead!

Sonakshi’s bikini picture annoys Salman

                                                                      Salman Khan is very protective about Sonakshi Sinha and does not want that she exposes in films. But the latest issue of Maxim that shows the ‘Dabangg’ actress featuring in white bikini has irked the actor. It was heard that Salman had already warned Sonakshi against posing for the magazine.

Sonakshi Sinha has earlier expressed her disappointed about the sexy picture on her micro-blogging site, saying, “Quite shocked to see India Today carrying an article on me appearing on maxim in a bikini!! Yeah right. These guys generally have their facts n figures right! Got the fact that I'm on maxim right, but the figure (pun intended) completely wrong! Would have been smart if they checked out the magazine before writing whatever they felt like. It's not about me anymore but about their credibility.”

It was found that the photo of Sonakshi was photo-shopped. Now the question is why the magazine has embarrassed the newcomer.

Salman Khan in Farah Khan’s next

                                                                                 In a reality show, Farah Khan once expressed her desire to make a film with Salman Khan and now the time has come to prove her words. Very soon Farah Khan would direct Salman Khan in her film. After Farah wrap up with ‘Tees Maar Khan’, she would start working on her new project with her new found friend. 

On being asked about her new found interest in Salman, Farah said, “Well, this has been in the pipe line for long but now I feel the time has come where I need to do something seriously about it. And imagine the outcome of two mad people getting together. I think I`m mad and Salman is madder. After I finish with TMK, I am considering working on our plans to doing a film together.”

Who will play the lead heroine opposite Salman is yet to be decided but it is confirmed that Farah Khan and Shahrukh Khan will never become friends.  .

Mallika Sherawat calls Salman 'pussycat'

                                                                When Mallika Sherawat speaks, the world listens and when she talks about two fighting Khans, the world sits up and pays attention. So, according to the Haryanvi actress, Salman Khan is a 'pussycat' while Shah Rukh Khan is the 'king of charisma'.

But, here's the catch! Mallika has taken a liking for Bollywood's enfant terrible Salman Khan and 'pussycat' in her dictionary means "good". Replying to one of her followers in Twitter, Mallika posted: "Salman is a pussycat. Don't worry, it's a good thing."

The Hiss actress also had flattering words to say about Shah Rukh Khan. Mallika wrote: "King of Charisma! Luv em :) (sic)"

MallikaTalking about the Guzaarish star, Hrithik Roshan, Mallika wrote: "Talent plus beauty! Lethal!"

But here's the best part. When asked who according to her was the hottest Khan in the industry, Mallika quipped, "Malaika Arora Khan."