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 This week: Cara Delevigne looks her model best, Cate Blanchett is on red alert and Rihanna demonstrates her specs appeal.

Recently, Ekta Kapoor announced that she was taking the cast and crew of her next production, Ek Thi Daayan, to Allahabad to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela. Now, we hear that of the lead cast comprising Konkona Sen Sharma, Emraan Hashmi, Kalki Koechlin and Huma Qureshi, Emraan and Huma may not partake in one of the most famous rituals at the event — the holy dip. Ekta says, “We’re going to take it as it goes. Huma and Emraan are going, but I don’t know if they will take the holy dip. It’s not a compulsion. It is strongly connected to the Hinduism, but it’s more spiritual than religious.” Emraan, on his part, seems excited about the trip, but is reluctant to take the holy dip. “I’ll see once I’m there. For me, it’s about going and seeing the entire ritual. I’ve heard so much about it; now it’s time to experience it,” he says. For the trip, the makers have made tight security arrangements for the entire contingent. They will, however, stay in tents like other devotees, rather than at a ho...

'Agneepath' was declared Album of the Year at the 5th Mirchi Music Awards. The film also collected Song of the Year ("Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin"), Male Vocalist of the Year (Sonu Nigam for "Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin...") and Female Vocalist of the Year (Shreya Ghoshal for "Chikni Chameli..") awards at the event held at Yash Raj Studios. Other prominent winners include Ajay-Atul (Music Composer of the Year), Javed Akhtar (Lyricist of the Year) and Amitabh Bachchan (Living Legend with a Golden Voice). Asha Bhosle, Hariharan, Shilpa Shetty, Ajay Devgn, Vishal Bhardwaj, Sameera Reddy, Himesh Reshammiya, Roop Kumar Rathod, Meiyang Chаng, Sona Mohapatra and may other celebrities were present at the 5th Mirchi Music Awards.

New Delhi: Hopefully, Deepika Padukone's lungi and shirt look from 'Chennai Express' posters does not spark a trend but it has certainly made everyone do a double take. The actress reveals that film's lead actor Shah Rukh Khan and director Rohit Shetty came up with the idea to dress her in a 'lungi'. "That's something new and I hope it works," says Deepika about her look. "The idea to wear a 'lungi' is not mine actually. It was Shah Rukh and Rohit who came up with it. We had to quickly do a photoshoot because we were losing the light. They were like 'Why don't we give her this lungi and make her look modern'. The shirt that I am wearing in the posters also belongs to SRK, only the sunglasses are mine," the actress told reporters. The potboiler, which reunites Deepika with SRK onscreen after her debut in 'Om Shanti Om', is slated to release this year. Deepika, fresh from the success of 'Race 2', is lo...

Mumbai: Sonakshi Sinha has signed up her debut Telugu project Mahesh Babu-starrer 'Shivam' to be directed by Krish. She says the project and its crew takes her back in time when she forayed into Bollywood with 'Dabangg'. Sonakshi will play a character named Meenakshi in the movie, director Krish aka Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi told IANS. "The character is called Meenakshi. She has the most beautiful eyes, and it is so ironic it happens to be Sonakshi, a name which means golden eyes. "I was on the lookout for a beautiful, elegant and regal character, and Sonakshi happens to fit the bill. It was after I saw 'Dabangg', I knew I found the character for my next film. Prabhu Deva helped me get in touch with her," added Krish. Sonakshi is looking forward to the project. "Lots of support from the south for my Telugu debut - thanks guys! Really looking forward to it. Feels like 'Dabangg' deja vu - debut with superstar, script I couldn't re...

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor has enthralled everyone with her gorgeous looks both on and off screen, be it in Indian attire or western, but she says her actor-husband Saif Ali Khan likes to see her in a sari. "I think a woman looks best in sari. Saif always tells me to wear sari. I think the problem is we always try to ape the west. But we have to dress according to the occasion," she told reporters at a book launch event. Kareena thinks her sister Karisma Kapoor is very stylish. "I feel Karisma is very stylish. She is born stylish. She is always perfectly dressed," she said. Apparently, the actress has lost weight and is following a new style of yoga. "Nice to hear the compliment that I have lost weight. Yes, I have lost weight and I am following a new style of yoga which is very tiring. But I am enjoying it," she said. The 32-year-old actor has launched a book titled 'Kareena Kapoor–The Style Diary of a Bollywood Diva...

Mama’s strength lies in its atmosphere and for the first hour or so; the movie holds a spell over you thanks to some creepy visuals and background score that hits all the right notes. There is ever-present sense of dread that drips from every frame like cold sweat and till the movie’s biggest reveal turns the monster in the shadows into a C.G.I. abomination it’s one of the best horror movies I’ve seen in the past year. The last thirty odd minutes however are a huge letdown and it clearly shows that the makers had no idea what to do with the brilliant setup they have concocted. The movie starts off with a man whisking away two little girls to a cabin in the woods to kill them. Turns out it’s their father, who after the financial ruin he’s faced wishes not to live his life anymore. Just as the father is ready to pull the trigger, he’s attacked and killed by a mysterious creature but the girls for some reason are spared. Many years later, the cabin is found and the gi...

Special 26 is a cracker of a film. Con movies are difficult to make, especially when we have seen almost every kind of con on celluloid already. Ocean’s Eleven (2001), The Sting (1973), Catch Me If You Can (2002), Nine Queens (2002) you name it. For the first hour or so I was enjoying it but not quite loving it. It had two thrilling sequences but the rest of it didn’t soar, not to mention the wafer-thin characterization. During the interval, I wished the film would get better. I wanted to know these people more. I wanted to get wowed. Probably even wanted to get fooled. (A good con movie is always one step ahead of us). How many films these days actually do get better? How many films have a strong third act? Special 26 delivers exactly what I wished for. Neeraj Pandey made a strong debut with A Wednesday (2008). A film unanimously loved by everyone and for good reason. I’m guessing the same feat would be repeated as Special 26 shows Pandey was not a one hit wonder. Sure it doesn...

Kareena Kapoor song Fevicol Se from Dabangg 2 has got into trouble. The National Commission for Women has sent a notice to film director Arbaaz Khan for using derogatory lyrics Laundiya patayenge miss call se... in the song. 

Post taking Bollywood by storm with his acting prowess, Ranbir Kapoor who has been talking about venturing into the field of film production has finally taken the leap. In fact the actor, who is currently working on Besharam, will be teaming up with Phantom films for Anurag Kashyap's most ambitious project, Bombay Velvet. Initially Ranbir was roped in to play the lead role in the film; however later seeing the actor's involvement in the filming process, the makers requested him to join them in producing the film. Apparently, Ranbir on the other hand was more than happy to join in as co-producer. To facilitate the inclusion of the Kapoor lad, Anurag has been having several meetings with the film's presenters Viacom 18. With a budget of approximately Rs. 95 crores, Bombay Velvet, based on historian Gyan Prakash's Mumbai Fables, is the story of how the city became a metropolis against the backdrop of love, greed, violence and jazz music. The film is a part of a trilogy ...

 Dubbed as "India's Michael Jackson", Prabhu Deva has wooed the audience for over two decades with his impeccable dancing skills and a spate of hit films. Following his father's footsteps, Prabhu donned the dancing shoes 40 years ago. He went on to revolutionise street and freestyle dancing in India. Prabhu also tasted immense success in his other forays - acting and filmmaking. Come 2013, he is all set to make an acting comeback with India’s first 3D dance film - 'ABCD: Anybody Can Dance'.

Prabhas "Rebel" Raju kicks off 2013 with Telugu film 'Mirchi', releasing on February 8. Directed by debutant Koratala Siva, the movie also stars Anushka Shetty, Richa Gangopadhyay, Sathyaraj, Nadhiya, Brahmanandam and Srinivasa Reddy. "'Mirchi' is an out-and-out action entertainer. Action sequences will definitely stand out. Not all debutant directors get to work with an established actor in their first film. I am blessed to have joined hands with Prabhas," said director Koratala Siva.

Sarathkumar, Khushboo, Mumtaz, Suhasini, Charuhasan, Vivek, Jayaram, Cheran, Yuvan Shankar Raja and many other Kollywood biggies were present at the premiere of Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam'. 'I'm yet to come out of the movie's daze. It exceeds Hollywood and I regret I wasn't able to help Kamal sir in the film but I hope to make it to the film's sequel. Afghanistan was never shown so beautifully and Kamal sir shows Muslims the right way. I'm a born Muslim and it all depends on how you look at it,' said actress Khushboo in an interview with NDTV.

Now that the success of 'Vicky Donor' has helped him find a firm foothold in filmdom and when his 'Nautanki Saala' is ready to come out, Ayushmann Khurrana says there is no butterflies-in-stomach feeling -- thanks to the Sippys. The romantic comedy has been directed by Rohan Sippy and the actor said his association with Rohan and his filmmaker father Ramesh Sippy gives him confidence. "I am with the Sippys and that is why I am not facing any pressure. They made 'Sholay'. I was narrated the script in the same room as 'Sholay' was. There can be nothing bigger than this," Ayushmann said at the launch of the film. Talking about the content of the film, Ayushmann said: "There are no hidden meanings in the dialogues. It is a fun film. It has drama and theatre." The film also stars Kunaal Roy Kapur. Talking about their theatre background, Ayushmann said that the theatre training helps a lot. "Every medium is differe...

Actress Kareena Kapoor, who tied the knot with actor Saif Ali Khan four months ago, will be busy shooting for Prakash Jha's film, Satyagraha, in Bhopal on Valentine's Day (Feb 14). "This year, my Valentine's Day will be with Amit-ji (Amitabh Bachchan), Ajay Devgn and Prakash Jha. So it's not bad," Kareena told reporters at an event Wednesday. On what gift she give to Saif on V-Day, she said: "This year, Saif will have to gift me, I gave him the biggest gift in October. I have transformed myself into a 'begum' (wife). He should come and give me a gift." The actress, who is fond of diamonds, said there was no special day to gift diamonds. "There is no special day to gift diamonds to a women. So there is no particular day. Any time, whenever he (Saif) feels like. Asked if gifting diamonds would affect Saif's budget, Kareena said: "This question you should ask him. But now that 'Race 2' is also a hit, I don't think t...

 The third installment of Murder franchise is here and this time with triple the thrill! The trailer of Murder 3 shows Randeep Hooda romancing with both Aditi Rao Hydari and Sara Loren. The two-minute clip gives a hint to the murder mystery. Randeep Hooda is playing a photographer and hooks up with Sara Loren or Mona Laizza. Things turn ugly after she moves in with him in his palatial house outside of the city. Aditi Rao Hydari, who is playing Randeep Hooda's former girlfriend, haunts them. Taking their successful partnership forward, Fox Star Studios and Vishesh Films have joined hands to produce Murder 3. The film also happens to mark the directorial debut of producer Mukesh Bhatt's son Vishesh Bhatt. While their last joint venture Raaz 3, set a benchmark in the horror genre, the producers with Murder 3 this time around, promise to thrill audiences with the Randeep Hooda, Aditi Rao Hydari starrer that tells the tale of the unraveling of a mysterious disappe...

Orchids and lilies, hydrangeas and heliconias, anthuriums and birds of paradise- exotic flowers all and easy to buy from the neighborhood florist. But if it's Valentine's Day it's got to be roses, red roses. With the global day of love just round the corner- Feb 14- it's all about roses again. It could be the one long single stem, one dozen of those deep red blooms or a glorious profusion of 1,000, lovers will say it- and say it best- with roses. There are options galore, from teddy bears and chocolates to diamonds and fabulous dinners. But the not-so-humble rose is what truly spells romance and should accompany them all with some lovers ready to shell out as much as Rs.25,000 for a fancy bunch of 1,000 stems. And florists are happy to comply. Nothing compares to "one dozen red roses", Pawan Gadia, CEO, Ferns N Petals, told IANS. "We have lifesize arrangements and a wide variety to offer, but 12 roses in a simple bunch sells the most. Somehow, people ...

Sonam with Farhan : Sonam Kapoor will be seen playing the love interest of Farhan Akhtar in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, the biopic on the former Indian athlete Milkha Singh. She's also teaming up with Ayushmann Khurana in YRF's next to be directed by Nupur Asthana. She will also be seen opposite Tamil actor Dhanush in Ranjhana.

The latest buzz doing the rounds is that Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt and southern superstar Rajinikanth will soon share screen space in an upcoming flick. As per the reports by a leading daily, the duo will be seen in a film by south director KS Ravikumar. The director currently is busy shooting for his film Policegiri that stars Sanjay Dutt. And, if all goes well, this will be Ravikumar's second Hindi film. It is also being said that during the shoot of Policegiri in Hyderabad, director KS Ravikumar and actor Sanjay Dutt met Rajinikanth to discuss the project. KS Ravikumar previously worked with Rajinikanth in a film titled Rana, which is yet to release. Reports also suggest that the makers are hunting for another south actor to star in the big budget film. This surely will be a double dhamaka for both Sanjay and Rajini fans.

Aamir Khan, who is shooting for Rajkumar Hirani's P.K. in Rajasthan, was spotted wearing a skirt and a blazer during the film shoot. The photographers clicked the actor on the sets of P.K. wearing a yellow ghaghara. It looked funny as the actor teamed up the yellow skirt with a blazer. Aamir looks hilarious in his outfit with a transistor and ill fitting black shoes completing his look. Aamir Khan who began shooting for his new film P.K. in Rajasthan took his wife Kiran and son Azad along with him. Aamir has a 45-day shooting schedule lined up in Rajasthan and he couldn't afford to spend that long a time apart from his family. So he decided to take them along with him, said a source. The movie is directed by Rajkumar Hirani and stars Anushka Sharma.

Kangna Ranaut's next, a female-centric film with a quirky title- Revolver Rani, will go on the floors next month. Directed by Sai Kabir, the film is being co-produced by Tigmanshu Dhulia and Rahul Mittra. According to Mittra, "It's a great title and a good story". "As a subject, both I and Tigmasnhu were convinced about it. Title justifies the story. The shooting of the film will begin from March. Kangna is all excited to get into that space," he told IANS. "Since it's a female-oriented film, Kangna is there and other casting is happening. We should be locking the rest of the cast within next three to four days," he added. Mittra said he approached a senior actress for the role, who "loved it, enjoyed the script". "She was supposed to get back to us, but we couldn't wait any longer, so we went ahead with Kangna," he added.

It is quite a responsibility to always be stylish, actress Kareena Kapoor said at the launch of her book- The Style Diary of a Bollywood Diva here Wednesday. She also said the book had something for everyone. "There is something for people from 14 to 35 years. My husband is 40 plus so there has to be something for the 40 plus," Kareena, who co-wrote the book with Rochelle Pinto, said. The book has Kareena's take on styling and has been published by Shobhaa De Books and Penguin India. "When (writer Shobhaa) De called me for this book, I thought I might write a book when I'm 60. What if something more interesting happens 20 years later? But she said it was going to be a style diary. "Then I realised: 'Yes, I'm stylish and I should take the compliment. I took the responsibility of how it feels like to be a style diva," she said. She said one would get to know more about her through this book.

Few movies have the superpower to get us more excited than Tony Stark's latest adventure Iron Man 3. In fact, we almost had a geek-fit when we saw the latest footage from the Marvel flick during this year's Super Bowl game. Introduced by Robert Downey Jnr., the teaser trailer followed the traditional Marvel recipe of explosions, special effects and deep monologues. It did its job though and now we're hungry to see more of the film.

 'Okkadu' and 'Kandireega' are the most recently announced southern remakes in Bollywood. In the last two years, six southern remakes - 'Bodyguard', 'Ready', 'Singham', 'Housefull 2', 'Rowdy Rathore' and 'Son of Sardaar' - have raked in over Rs.600 crore at the box-office, fueling the trend.

Producer Bhushan Kumar has plans of releasing the first promo of the film Nautanki Saala with the screening of Akshay Kumar's upcoming film Special 26. Bhushan and Akshay have been friends and have a very good relationship for years. Since Bhushan is very excited about Nautanki Saala and ithas been a project which is close to his heart, he had talks with Akshay Kumar to release the promo of Nautanki Saala with Special 26. Bhushan is all set to promote his film in a big way and feels that Special 26 is the right film to release the promos of Nautanki Saala. Producer Bhushan says "Akshay Kumar is a good friend and we have worked a lot before. We decided to attach our first films theatrical trailer with Special 26 as it's massy and very entertaining. T-Series has closely worked with Viacom 18 and Akshay Kumar; they gave an immediate go ahead for this collaboration." A buddy comedy, the film directed by Rohan Sippy, stars Kunal Roy Kapur, Ayushmann Khurrana, Po...

The makers of Kamasutra 3D are planning to replace Sherlyn Chopra and approach Hollywood stars Eva Longoria or Mila Kunis for the film instead. Sherlyn left director Rupesh Paul miffed when she uploaded a video clip of the photoshoot of the film on her youtube channel without seeking his permission. “I was shocked to see the video. While sharing the video, I had specified it’s not for public viewing, but she still went ahead and uploaded it without our permission. We were so upset with her unprofessional behavior that we decided to start considering other heroines. So far, we have shortlisted Eva Longoria or Mila Kunis. Kama Sutra is a more popular concept in West than in India so it doesn’t matter if the actress is Indian or American,” says Paul. Sherlyn, however, maintains that she duly informed him and is not at all apologetic. “I do not regret having uploaded the video. The photoshoot video was not shot for private viewing. There is absolutely no need for me to a...

South Korean "Gangnam Style" star Psy waves as he departs from Incheon International Airport for a flight to Los Angeles after taking a one-day-rest in Seoul.