Aruna uploads her nude picture
‘Prince’ actress Aruna Shields is the latest celeb from tinsel town to upload her nude pic on a social-networking site for her fans to see.
The actress who is suffered from measles uploaded her nude picture on her Facebook account. Her status read, “”The sick n spotty prize goes to Miss Measles. My rash came up on Friday 13th! What a disgusting virus, feels like hell..urrrrh. I’ll try and enjoy the hallucinations.”
Debonair model abused with sex demands!
Sunita Rambhal the Debonair cover girl is petrified by an anonymous caller who poses as an International pimp wanting her to do sexual favors for his clients.
The calls have intensified after the model’s bikini pictures appeared on the cover of the International magazine in the current month issue. “I have seen your pictures in bikini and want you to be introduced to my clients for a f**k for a span of three days. If you don’t agree I shall get you picked,” says the anonymous caller from an international number which has a satellite calling code +1111.
National Award for Salman’s ‘Dabangg’
Salman Khan-starrer Dabangg got the 58th National Award for wholesome entertainment, which was announced here today.
The National Award for best actor will be shared by Tamil cinema”s Dhanush and Malayalam actor Salim Kumar for their work in “Aadukalam” and “Adaminde Makan Abu”, respectively.
Marathi actress Mitalee Jagtap Paradhar won the National Award for best actress for her performance in the movie “Baboo Band Baaja”.
Best cinematographer award has been awarded to Madhu Ambat, while best audiography went to Ishqiya.
”Moner Manush”by filmmaker Goutam Ghosh won the ”Best Film on national Integration”, while Malayalam movie ”Adaminte Makan Avu” won the ”Best Feature Film” award.
I’m not pregnant: Shilpa Shetty
New Delhi: Fed up of congratulatory messages, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has finally spoken out about her rumoured pregnancy saying the news is not true.
“Sick and tired of all the congratulatory msgs and calls, so for the last time `I AM NOT PREGNANT`. All this is so annoying…grrrrrrrrr (sic),” Shilpa posted on micro-blogging site Twitter Thursday.
Last week, the grapevine was abuzz that Shilpa, and her businessman husband, Raj Kundra, are expecting their first child together. They tied the knot in November 2009.
Initially, Shilpa chose to deny the news in a subtle manner.
Chitrangda spices up Race 2
Race 2 just got hotter! With the likes of Deepika Padukone and Sonakshi Sinha already in, director duo Abbas-Mustan has roped in gorgeous actress Chitrangda Singh to join the stellar cast.
If all goes well, Chitrangda Singh would be seen at her sexiest best in the film, produced by Ramesh Taurani of Tips.
Though the actress is yet to sign the film, sources tell us that she is definitely considering the offer, which will see her in a completely different avatar.
Kajal signs Mahesh Babu’s ‘Business Man’
Kajal Agarwal is slowly inching towards the top position. After a series of hits, she has signed another big movie. Kajal Agarwal has been roped in to pair up with handsome Mahesh Babu in his soon to be launched movie, The Business Man.
Puri Jagannadh directs this film. RR Movie Makers produces the flick that will commence its regular shoot in August.
Earlier Sruthi Haasan was considered for this movie, but after seeing the string of successes Kajal has delivered recently, the producer and director signed this Agarwal beauty.
Hrithik Roshan to play triple role in ‘Krrish 3’
Mumbai: It’s not only Rajinikanth who is playing triple role in ‘Rana’ for Bollywood hunk Hrithik Roshan too is tipped to play three different characters in ‘Krrish 3’.
Apparently, Hrithik will play three characters in the superhero flick – father, son and grandson. However, Hrithik was ready to play the villain had father Rakesh Roshan not intervened as the director wanted Vivek Oberoi to play the baddie.
Talking to a daily, Rakesh said, “It was not possible for Hrithik to play the antagonist. He is already playing three roles. I had Vivek in mind for the part right from the start. He has the right physique and body language for it.”
Deepika, Saif team up again for `Cocktail`
Mumbai: After ‘Aarakshan’ and ‘Race 2’, Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan will work together again for the latter`s home production tentatively titled ‘Cocktail’.
“Deepika and I are doing three movies together this year. It`s not something we planned but it so happened. So now we have to make an effort to look different and act differently in each movie, which is a challenge and interesting in itself,” Saif told reporters on Monday.
To be made under Illuminati Films, the love story will go on floors next week and Homi Adajania will wield the megaphone for the movie.
Hansika busy with four films
Bubbly and chirpy beauty Hansika is on a roll. Offers are raining on her in both the languages in Telugu and Tamil. In Telugu, Hansika has been paired opposite Ram in Kandireega and Siddharth in O My Friend. In Tamil too, she has two films on the sets.
“I am glad with the way my career is progressing in both Telugu and Tamil. In both the languages I got equal popularity and fame,” she says.
Hansika is also happy with the fact that some in Tamil film industry are comparing her with Khushboo. “When I hear such compliments, it makes me work even harder for the audiences who love me.”
Prabhas’s Rebel in trouble?
Prabhas wants changes to be done for Rebel . As he tasted big success with Mr.Perfect and won praise from family and youth audiences, he doesn’t want to do an out and out mass masala film at this juncture. Prabhas signed this Rebel in the direction of Raghavendra Lawrence couple of months ago and the film was to start its shoot last month.
Due to strike in the film industry it got delayed and now with the super success of Mr.Perfect , Prabhas is rethinking of doing this movie, sources informed us.
‘Ladies & Gentleman’ sold for 28 crores!
Mumbai: Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai starrer ‘Ladies & Gentleman’ has been picked up by a film corporation for whopping 28 crore. The film is being directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and it is supposed to a comedy.
According to trade sources, “Ash and Abhi still hold a curiosity with the audience. ‘Guru’ was a hit, while ‘Raavan’ a flop. However, the audience likes seeing them together. So ‘Ladies & Gentleman’, that will go on the floors in June, is already sold.”
The shooting of the film is scheduled to begin in June.
Asin to star opposite SRK in the screen adaptation of ‘2 States’
Mumbai: Looks like South Indian actress Asin Thottumkal is all set to play the female lead in Vishal Bhardwaj’s screen adaption of bestseller ‘Two States’. The film is based on the book by Chetan Bhagat and Sajid Nadiadwala is producing it. What more, superstar Shah Rukh Khan is going to play the lead role.
Asin is already working in Sajid’s other production, ‘Houseful 2’. The actress has apparently met the producer and director Vishal Bhardwaj to discuss the story of the story. Needless to say, the actress is very excited about the offer.
Nutan Prasad passes away
Veteran artiste Nutan Prasad (65) passed away today (March 30) due to prolonged illness, on his way to the Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad. Born as Tadivada Varaprasad in Kaikalur on Dec. 12, 1945, Nutan Prasad started his acting career with the play Naa Votu in Guntur and his most stage play was Gaalivaana. In 1973, he made acting debut in films with Bapu directed Andala Ramudu. Needa Leni Aadadi (1974), and Bapu’s Muthyala Muggu (1975) made his position secure. His role of Satan in Bapu’s Rajadhiraju (1980) brought him popular and critical appreciation.
Kangna to play Abhishek’s better half in RGV’s ‘Department’
Mumbai: Bollywood buxom babe Kangna Ranaut is all set to play Abhishek Bachchan’s wife in Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Department’.
Apparently, RGV recently met Kangna to work out the modalities of his new project. Talking to a daily about Kangna, an elated Varma said, “I wondered why we haven’t worked together as yet! Kangna very much fits into my vision as a filmmaker. She is intense and emotional on screen. I’ve wanted to work with her, from the time she appeared in ‘Gangster’ and ‘Woh Lamhe’. But I didn’t want to cast her in anything insignificant. The role had to justify her presence.”
Shilpa Shetty and Preity Zinta friends again?
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and Preity Zinta have reportedly mended their fences.
Apparently, Shilpa and Preity became rivals when they became owners of their IPL franchise team respectively. However, things became uglier when Preity Zinta had asked someone in the film industry about how does Shilpa Shetty manages to wear such fine designer clothes and carry expensive handbags and accessories. In a way, Preity enquired about Raj Kundra’s financial status.
But when this gossip reached Shilpa Shetty, she was taken aback by such an inappropriate question and shot back at bubbly actress by saying that who supports and pays for Preity Zinta.
Ricky Ponting steps down as Australia captain
SYDNEY: Ricky Ponting, the most successful captain in 134 years of Test cricket, resigned as the Australian Test and one-day skipper on Tuesday but will continue as a batsman with the team.
The 36-year-old, who has led Australia in one-day internationals since 2002 and Tests since 2004, has been under increasing pressure after an Ashes defeat to England and a quarterfinal exit as defending champions at the World Cup.
“Today I’ve decided to stand down as captain of the Test team and the one-day team as of now,” he told a news conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Anushka upset over the recent raids
Anushka is reportedly very disturbed by the IT raids. The IT sleuths found some gold jewellery and unaccounted wealth and currency at Anushka’s residency in Hyderabad during their raids. Anushka was also questioned for holding about 500 yards of plot at Bhimili beach near Vizag.
Nagarjuna and Ravi Teja’s houses were also raided but Anushka perturbed by this incident. She feels she’s being targeted for no reason.
She is planning to stay in Bangalore (her hometown) for few days and take rest there.
Tapasee dubs for Mr. Perfect
Lending voice for one’s own character is considered to be a great advantage to win not only the National Awards, but also the hearts of the moviegoers!
A couple of days ago, milky beauty Tamannaah decided to dub for Naga Chaitanya’s Telugu romantic entertainer 100 Percent Love, keeping this in mind and the next to join the league of actresses who dub for themselves, is Tapasee.
Tapsee will lend her voice for her role in Prabhas’ new Telugu film Mr. Perfect, directed by Dasarath and produced by Dil Raju.
B-town divas Kat and Priyanka set to clash in ‘Krrish 3’
Mumbai: Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra are both reigning divas of Bollywood and filmmakers are dying to cast the two bombshells together in a film.
Filmaker Shristhi Behl wanted to cast Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra together in her indian version of ‘Bride Wars’ and also director Anurag Basu`s was keen on casting these two Bollywood hotties in ‘Barfee’.
However that did not work out but according to the recent reports Kat has been added to the cast of Rakesh Roshan`s ‘Krrish-3, which means finally Kat get to work in tandem with PC!
Bipasha paired against Rana Daggubatti in ‘Dum Maro Dum’
Mumbai: Popular Telugu star Rana Daggubatti is actress Bipasha Basu`s leading man in Rohan Sippy`s `Dum Maro Dum` set in the backdrop of the drug racket in Goa.
Interestingly, Abhishek Bachchan is plays the protagonist in the film, which releases on April 22.
The pairing was being kept under wraps till the initial promos and interviews. Sources insist that the makers did not want to reveal the pairing and instead were keen to build on this coy plot till the promo of a song `te-amo` was on air.