FILM LOKAM: February 2011

February 28, 2011

South Side Actress - Rishika Photoshoot

Actress Tapasee

Model turned actress Tapsee is a year old baby in the South Indian film Industry. She debuted in Telugu film ‘Jhummandhi Naadham’. After that she moved towards Tamil and started shooting for the film ‘Aadukalam’, the film is going to release soon. These days she is all set to make her debut in Malayalam film ‘Doubles’ opposite mammootty.

Celebrated music producer Edward Maya

Celebrated music producer Edward Maya performed over the weekend at a new party destination in Nehru Place. It was a night marked by fundoo music, carefree lasses and a super active dancefloor. We press the rewind button.

Ranveer-Anushka go public with their love

Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh go public with their relationship, share liplock at Shahid Kapoor's birthday party, shocking guests

Looks like Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh have decided not to hide their relationship anymore. At least that's what their antics at Shahid Kapoor's birthday bash on Saturday night suggests.

Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma at Shahid Kapoor's party

The pair, who came together, were holding hands, and had their arms around each other for the better part of the night. Later into the night, they burned up the dance floor together.

There was no doubt in anyone's mind that they are more than "just friends", as they claim. A few glasses of wine later, they threw caution to the wind, and were seen smooching in an uninhibited manner.

Their public displays of affection shocked everyone present, and their devil-may-care attitude was the talk of the town the following morning.

Ek aisa bhi waqt hua karta tha ki...
The pair was last seen together leaving Karan Johar's party at Four Seasons last month. At the time, Anuskha had tried to hide her face from the paparazzi. This time, however, they seemed oblivious to the media, as they were too busy looking into each other's eyes.

February 26, 2011

Swetha menon in Rathinirvedam Remake Malayalam Movie hot Photos Pics

Katrina helps her rakhi brother

Buzz is, Arjun Kapoor got Yash Raj film, thanks to rakhi sis Katrina Kaif

It's known that Boney Kapoor's son Arjun Kapoor is gearing up for his big screen launch with the Yash Raj banner. However it is now being said that the lad's name was recommended to Aditya Chopra by Katrina Kaif.

The actress, who has worked in YRF's New York, knew that Adi was looking to launch a new boy and recommended his name.

She thinks Arjun has potential and deserves a dream launch, which they only can provide.

The common connection between Arjun and Kat is Salman Khan, who was the first to see the spark in the boy, and helped groom him, long before he'd signed the three-film-contract.

Too good to pass up

The Kapoor lad is debuting in a Chopra film, even though his dad has his own banner and has produced more than 20 films.

Although that was not the plan initially. An insider reveals, "Boney wanted to launch Arjun in a film to be directed by Prabhu Deva.

That was in the offing but when he got the YRF offer, it was too good to be passed up."

Kat and Kapoor are close to each other, and she even ties Rakhi to him, every year She met him on the sets of Salman films for Boney No Entry and Wanted.

However the actress denies recommending his name to Adi, "No, Not true. As much as I like Arjun I didn't even know till he was signed."

Star kids who made their debut with outside banners

Abhishek Bachchan debuted in JP Dutta's Refugee in 2000. It was a musical cross border love story between a Muslim girl and Hindu refugee

Kareena Kapoor debuted with Abhishek Kapoor in JP Dutta's Refugee in 2000

Karisma Kapoor debuted in Murali Mohan Rao's Prem Qaidi opposite Harish Kumar in 1991

Ranbir Kapoor debuted with Sonam Kapoor in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya in 2007 based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story White Nights.

Sonam Kapoor debuted in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya in 2007

Abhay Deol debuted with Ayesha Takia in Imtiaz Ali's rom-com Socha Na Tha in 2005.

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

Mamootty turns to healthcare

The actor has now turned his interest from films to building birthing centres in the country

First films, and now babies. Malayam Actor Mammootty has now entered the healthcare fray. With his daughter Surumy at the helm, the actor has launched a state-of-the-art birthing facility in city, called Motherhood.

Brainwave: Surumy Mamootty says that the idea first came to her after
the birth of her child.

Surumy Mammootty (29), a graphic designer by profession, said, "I happen to be a mother of two and my last experience wasn't as comfortable as the first. I wasn't given enough painkillers and it was very stressful. That's where the idea first came about."

"Our biggest concern here is safety and then comfort. We wanted our patients to feel at home and be comfortable with the doctor treating them. I'd be happy if they were sad to leave," she added. However, obstetricians in the city say that such centres do not contribute anything more than a regular hospital.

Shobha M Guddi, head, Gynaecology at Philomena Hospital, said, "Birthing centres cater to very few people and care that is expensive. The same quality of care is available at most hospitals and it's also not an answer to safe motherhood." She added, "It may be a wonderful experience to only those who can afford it. It's not strongly recommended though."

Gayathri Kamat, Head of Gynaecology at Fortis, said, "It's the current fad and couples here seem to prefer such centres. But we really need to focus on safety more than anything and more often than not a pregnancy needs more than just one specialist." She added, "Everything needs to be under one roof and since motherhood comes just once or twice it's best to put safety first."

O S Siddappah, Medical Superintendent at Vani Vilas, said, "Bangalore is after all a corporate city now and with that our hospitals have also become corporate." He added, "Only those who can afford such healthcare would even consider going there."

Priyanka-Shahid: Why they broke up this time

Friends say this time there's no going back. Ah well, we've heard that one before

Who: Star-crossed lovers Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra have added yet another break up to their constant on-off two year relationship.

When: It happened almost two weeks ago. When the couple got into a huge argument and decided to part ways. What happened? It was too good to last? Shaks and PC for the first time in their relationship, were close to going 'official.' Their appearance on Koffee With Karan, was the first step in that direction.

But soon after they took several steps backwards. Always a volatile couple, their fight and arguments multiplied of-late.

The last time, it was he, who called it quits, this time it was Pranks who decided she'd had enough. A source close to the duo spills the beans, "The biggest problem between them was lack of communication.

As it is things were bad, with Shahid shooting non-stop for his dad's film. He gets completely involved with his work, and forgets everything else.

Which isn't easy for any girlfriend to deal with, and it held to a lot of squabbles. What made is worse was that after every fight, he would go into a shell and refuse to talk about things.

She would try and reach out, but he would put her on ignore alert, blocking her out completely." Finally... After their last fight he decided to end to their lovestory without even letting her know. The insider adds, "Things got really bitter.. He stopped taking her calls. It was extremely frustrating for her.

She even landed up at his doorstep but was turned away. He's asked his help to tell her that he wasn't at home. That was the ultimate humiliation."

Also their values and basic morals were constantly clashing. While Priyanka is a non-vegetarian, Shahid is a true blue vegetarian.

He trying to pressure her to follow his life style and dabble with spirituality. But she is too much of party girl to adapt to his ways.

Birthday Bash: It is now being speculated if she will attend Shahid's birthday party on Friday. He's invited everyone and wants to make it a grand affair. But PC has taken off to New York with friends. Right in time to coincide with his bash.

The common friend adds, "Staying away from the country gives a good alibi not to attend his party. She's having a good time on her own and trying to keep her chin up."

PC even attended Lady Gaga's Madison Square Garden concert in NY with some close friends. The chances of her flying down to attend his party are rare. Is it final? While friends say its very unlikely they might patch up, going by their history maybe it's too early for them to sing the blues.

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

February 25, 2011

Who's Ameesha's new guy?

The actress is increasingly being spotted in the company of a friend who resembles her ex! And he is even producing a film for her

After her split with Kanav Puri, Ameesha Patel has been lately spotted in the company of a guy called Kunal.

The businessman has been stepping out with her at events and bashes. Shutterbugs have been merrily clicking the duo. And B-Town's razor-sharp tongues have begun wagging. Buzz is that he is producing a film for her.

The actress has been spotted with him at Shilpa Shetty's bash. He even accompanied her to Dubai for the New Year celebrations.

They were together at Imran Khan's wedding reception too. Initially many mistook him to be her ex flame Kanav Puri as there is some resemblance.

Interestingly, Kunal is married! Sometimes his wife Shaalu even accompanies him and Ameesha to parties. Says a source, "She has known Kunal for a long time.

But when she was linked with filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and later with London-based Kanav, he did not accompany her to bashes. He remained a close friend. But after her break-ups, she has found a shoulder to lean on.

He has always been around for her and has been a source of immense support especially when she was estranged from her parents (Asha and Amit Patel) and brother (Ashmit Patel). Even after her patch-up with her folks, she is still close to Kunal."

Adds the source, "Years ago, Kunal too had harboured acting aspirations and there was buzz that he was to be launched in a movie. He has been part of Ameesha's circle for almost a decade.

Now that she has had her share of heartbreaks, she has turned to him. It appears that he is besotted with her."

Ameesha however says, "Let the speculation continue. I can't be bothered to clarify being seen by my best friend of nine years because people keep mistaking him for Kanav Puri."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

Revealed: A Twitter picture that got Bipasha in trouble

Bipasha Basu posts pic of little girls tying her shoelaces on Twitter. The pic has met with overwhelming outrage.

PS: Basu says of the girls in question, one's a sister, the other a friend. But who's buying it?

There is outrage over a snapshot Bipasha Basu posted on her micro-blogging site on Monday.

The actress displayed a picture of her feet with two young girls bending over to tie her shoelaces.

She wrote, "I need to learn to tie shoe laces ASAP! Embarassed that I can't! No patience.. grrrrr! Promise I am not spoilt! Will learn soon, " and tagged it with the picture.

This was followed by a barrage of comments about child labour.

Under fire, Bips hastily deleted the tweet but forgot to erase the picture as well. It was only later that the photo went missing from her micro-blogging site.

The picture posted on Twitter that got Bipasha in trouble

'Sorry y'all!'

She later tweeted, "Well the people helping me in the pix are my friend and sister, who I help often with the same! So am sorry if it hurt anyone's sentiments!"

But since when did Bips have such a small girl as her sister. She has two sisters who are grown-up " Bijoyeeta is married with a kid while the other Bidisha is studying abroad.

Bipasha with sisters Bijoyeeta and Bidisha

What the Child Labour act says

Bipasha Basu could face serious charges. The Indian Child Labour act says law breakers could face one month to 12 months in jail. According to Article 24 of the Indian constitution, "No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work."

Law breakers punishment (Section-14)
(1) Rs. 10, 000/- to Rs. 20, 000/- fine and
(2) One month to 12 month jail.

The responses that Bipasha's snap evoked...
"No child labour."
"Are they two kids ? I think it's child labour??"
"Awww..didn't expect this from you people follow you for ur good work"
"Oh God, people should just chill out. Like you guys wouldn't do her laces! I god damn would! Lol."
"Look at those children. You should be shameful for supporting her"
"What are you trying to tell us from this. I never thought you were such a....I admired you I should slap myself"
"What the f**k is this....having money is not the thing you... you should hav common sense."
"OMG !!!!!!"
"Bipasha should be arrested for this act. Only then these film studios will not do any child labour"
"Disgraceful Bips.... cannot believe you are dumb enough to add this photo on Twitter!"
"Miss Basu it looks like child labour even though I suppose not.."
"Inform the child labour protection act?... LOL, I guess Bips went to school on slippers"
"This is how we treat fellow Indians. Shame on you Bipasha. Unfollowed you shameless!"

What Big B said...
When someone tweeted the Bipasha Basu pic to Amitabh Bachchan. This is what the Big B had to say: @Bharat_Hyd and why would you assume that these are a film stars feet..!!

Paris, too
A while back Paris Hilton was also involved in a similar situation when she had put up a tweet pic of a young girl massaging her legs. After an uproar, she had apologised.

The Other Side

What Bipasha says...
"The picture was taken at my home. The pair of boots are a difficult pair so my sister and my friend were helping me and I thought it looked damn funny and took the picture as a joke!

Don't we girls help each other while getting ready with dress, make up, hair shoes etc? Is it something new or unheard of? A picture put for fun and humour got picked up by people as 'child labour' is absolutely unbelievable.

Just so that all get it right: neither of the two are children. Also 'child labour' is a serious issue that can't be used in such a light connotation. I wish that the ones who created such a furore and reacted immediately, actually do something worthy against child labour."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

Playboy covergirl Candice makes Bollywood debut

Playboy covergirl Candice Boucher will make her Bollywood debut as a sand artist in director Prashant Chadha's "Aazaan".

Acclaimed sand artist Alexandra Konofalskaya was flown down from Belarus to train Candice for her role.

"I never imagined myself in a Bollywood film but now I'm looking forward to its premiere. I love your country and I want to see a lot of India, " she said in a press statement.

"Aazaan" is an international espionage film about an informant who has to go undercover beyond enemy lines to save the nation from destruction by biological warfare.

"While scripting the film, I felt that Candice would make the perfect mystery miss. Given that she's a Playboy covergirl, the instant connect is, 'She must be hot.' She is but there's also a certain vulnerability that makes her more appealing, " said Chadha, who made his directorial debut with Himesh Reshammiyaa starrer "Aap Ka Surroor".

Kadhayile Nayika malayalam movie photos,stills

Lady Gaga drinks alcohol to stay fit

Pop star Lady Gaga has revealed she stays slim by drinking whisky and then hitting the gym even if she has a hangover.

"I am on the drunk diet. I live my life as I want to, creatively. I like to drink whiskey and stuff while I am working. But the deal is I've got to work out every day, and I work out even if I am hung over," contactmusic.com quoted her as saying.

"It's about the cross-training and keeping yourself inspired. I have to say, I do a ton of yoga," she added.

Courtesy: http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/feb/220211-Lady-Gaga-Pop-star-whisky-alcohol-gym.htm