BwNewz: June 2009

Katrina Kaif adopting Salman Khan's Snooty attitude?

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Not that Bollywood damsel Katrina Kaif had ever been so kind to those interacting with her, but she wasn’t someone with airs either. But now with several hits in her kitty, the actress is changing colours.

According to reports, Kat has apparently started using her star power. The actress, who was recently signed up by a luxury designer brand and paid a throbbing amount too, has set special demands and conditions for the shoot of the ad campaign. A source says that she has to be flown to Paris for the shoot but Kat isn’t happy with just that. She has said that she would shoot only in a certain hotel where she wants to stay as well. Kat also wants to work with her own stylist, make-up artist and insists that they should be flown to Paris with her. The company officials could not gulp the conditions down their throats and when they protested, Kat threw a tantrum till they relented.

They say you need to act like a star to feel like one. And Katrina must be feeling every bit of a star.

Katrina is surely giving a tough time to the brand managers, but don’t we get a hint of Salman in her actions here? Well, certainly! Guess it’s time that she starts thinking with her own gifted brain as she can’t afford to follow Salman even subconsciously.

Yuvraj Singh childhood pic

Preity Zinta Kissing Yuvraj Singh in Public

Jackson was spending $50,000 per Month on drugs: report

Pop legend Michael Jackson was battling with numerous disorders and was spending 30,000 pounds ($50,000) a month on prescription drugs like narcotic pain relievers, muscle relaxants and anti-depressants before his death.

The ailing "Thriller" star, who died last week, was said to have consumed "mountains of medication" as he battled numerous disorders in the year leading up to his death, reported the sun.co.uk.

Along with narcotic pain reliever Vicodin, 50-year-old Jackson gorged on other drugs like muscle relaxant Soma and sedative Xanax, antidepressant Zoloft, anti-anxiety drug Paxil and heartburn pill Priolosec.

The revelations on the true scale of the tragic star's pills habit came as his family said they now wanted an investigation into the quantity of drugs he was prescribed.

"They suspected the drugs were harming Michael - but not as badly as this. What is crucial to them is not the drug types Michael was taking, but the quantities he was taking them in," said Brian Oxman, the Jackson's family lawyer.

"This is a huge and major concern. During Michael's court trial he was taking 40 Vicodin a day - and this may have even increased. Its an insane amount of drugs to be given and to be taken," added Oxman.

His Beverly Hills dermatologist Arnold Klein allegedly wrote some of the King of Pop's prescriptions. Most were taken from Jackson's local drug store Mickey Fine Pharmacy.

Many prescriptions were bought under the fictitious name Omar Adams, claimed to be a name Jackson devised for a fictitious alter ego. The cost of the superstar's spiraling prescription drugs usage led to a number of lawsuits.

In 2001, Mickey Fine Pharmacy sued him for arrears of about 7,000 pounds on his account.

Jackson also owed Klein around 18,000 pounds at the same time. And in 2002, lupus specialist Allen Metzger claimed that the singer owed him 16,000 pounds.

Don't bring your Dad on sets

Asin Thottumkal became a household name after the success of the Hindi film "Ghajini". The actress, who is presently working for "London Dreams" with Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan, has stopped bringing her father on the sets after her Bollywood co-stars requested her not to do so.

Earlier, Asin used to be accompanied by her father on movie sets. But nowadays she comes alone.

According to sources, her Bollywood co-stars have asked her not to bring her father to shooting locations and the actress has obliged them.

Meanwhile Asin's "19 Steps" with Kamal Haasan, has been stalled.

Kamal, who was to play a significant role in the film, reportedly suggested some major changes to producer Bharatbala vis-a-vis the script and the latter didn't take it kindly. As a result Kamal backed out of the film, forcing the movie's abandonment for the time being.

Why does Ram Gopal Varma Hate Michael Jackson?

Controversial Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma says he hates pop legend Michael Jackson for dying and making him realise that he was only a human being."I hate Michael Jackson. I hate him for dying and making me realise that he is just a human being. I hate that he too has to breathe to live. I hate that he too has a heart which can stop like anybody else's," Varma posted on his new blog www.rgvzoomin.com.

"I truly truly hate Michael Jackson for becoming a grim reality from a fantastic fantasy," he added.

Just as the world was taken aback with the news of Jackson's death Thursday following a cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles, so was Varma, for whom the King of Pop was like someone from outer space.

Varma, who has made films like "Satya", "Company", "Sarkar" and "Sarkar Raj", narrated how he was introduced to Jackson's unique music and dance style during his college days.

"When I was in college in Vijayawada, a friend of mine took me to a video parlour to show Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'. Being constantly fed on a staple diet of Telugu and Hindi songs, I was startled to see the unimaginably high standards of picturisation, choreography and above all I was awe-struck by the sheer personality of Michael Jackson," he wrote.

"I walked out of the parlour in a daze thinking that he cannot be a real person and he has to be some fantasy who somehow has taken a human shape," added Varma.

The filmmaker, who attended Jackson's 1996 concert in Mumbai along with actors Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan, says it wasn't just the legend's "dancing or his singing or even his music, but the sheer power of his presence and the aura around him that swept me away".

"On stage Michael Jackson looked like some being who has come from some other world in outer space as a favour to entertain us for a little while...For me in my mind he was like a creation of god or whatever that thing which creates when in a very special mood as a very very special gift to mankind," he concluded.

Salman makes designer watches to save Money on gifting

Bollywood star Salman Khan, who has given watches worth as much as Rupees 50 crore to his friends and family, has found a method of beating his expensive gifting habit. On his mother's advice, he has asked his charity foundation Being Human to manufacture inhouse designer watches.And the first proud recipient of the Being Human designer-watch was actor Aseem Merchant, Salman's co-star in Boney Kapoor's "Wanted".

"He gave me his the first Being Human watch. It's awesome. Its look and movement are as slick as the super-exclusive Swiss Breitling watches," Aseem told IANS.

"You're right. He did say his mom advised him to find a way of cutting down costs on his watch-gifting habit. He gave me the watch and said, 'Your time begins now.'," he added.

Apart from the watch, Aseem also received a Being Human shirt from Salman.

"He made me strip in front of him and try on the shirt. I really don't want to talk about his generous nature. But I've been shooting with him for a year and Salman's generosity is unbelievable," said Aseem.

Salman also gifted Aseem a role in his brother Arbaaz Khan's first production which will star Salman and Shatrughan Sinha's daughter Sonakshi, to be directed by Abhinav Kashyap.

"And since I play the main antagonist with Salman in 'Wanted', he said he wanted me to do a positive role in Arbaaz's production," said Aseem.

Ironically, the real-life buddies are at each other's throat throughout "Wanted".

"And it's not the choreographed, synchronized action movements we see in our films. Salman and I have real basic fist to fist street fights composed by a stunt director called Vijay from the South. Salman and I were fighting on the sets and drinking together once the camera was switched off," said Aseem.

Minissha Lamba Latest Fairy look scans From The Man Magazine

Bollywood hottest babe Minissha Lamba appeared on the cover page of “The Man” magazine May 2009 issue in a fairy look. The other pictures see looed hot bombshell dressed in jeans and white top. In the cover page she had an absolute hot look, dressed in black with a new hairstyle giving her cute look.

Deepika Padukone Fiama Di Wills advertisement pictures

Deepika Padukone is in a gorgeous look for the endorsement of the new soap Fiama Dil Wills, its an ITC Limited product. She was signed in to promote this brand of soap as soon she was in news after her debut film Om Shanti Om, made a box office hit.Glamorous Deepika will now be seen next in Love Aaj Kal with Saif Ali Khan in a hot look.

Bipasha Basu sensuous Photoshoot for Pantaloon

Bipasha Basu has always been bold, when it comes to photoshoot. For Pantaloon also she has been the same bold and beautiful. The actress is well known for her ultimate acting skills, together with her bold dialogue delivery in her films, which makes her different from others actresses who are only known for being glamorous. So here are Bipasha Basu glamorous photoshoot pictures for ad campaign.

Amrita Rao’s Sizzling Hot Make over

Amrita Rao promises to look sizzling hot like never before in her upcoming movie ‘Shortkut - The Con Is On’. Apparently Amrita is sporting a Manish Malhotra creation in the film that is supposedly adding the oomph factorhomely roles in movies like ‘Vivah‘ and ‘Welcome to Sajjanpur’ Amrita Rao has got a complete image changeover in Shortkut where she is seen sporting a hot and sexy look. It seems Amrita got to experiment with her look a lot because she is playing the character of an actress in the moviel. Amrita broke the girl next door image and made news for her silver swimsuit that she sports in Shortkut.

Apart from the silver swimsuit, Amrita Rao is also seen sporting a yellow bikini in the movie. Take a look!

Jealous Salman Khan Avoids Katrina Kaif

Even as Bipasha Basu rushed back from Goa to Mumbai to watch her boyfriend John Abraham’s performance in New York, the film’s leading lady Katrina Kaif whose performance has been praised, is yet to convince her boyfriend Salman Khan to see her movie. Salman has not seen New York.

Katrina has not been able to convince him to do so. He would not see it later. A close friend of Katrina says, “It really puzzles and hurts her why Salman chooses to ignore all her movies. It is not as if he does not watch any movies. He does. But when it comes to Katrina, he seems to suffer from a mental block. He would not see her films”. Apparently, Salman does not like the thought of watching his girlfriend share physical proximity with any of her co-star.

In fact, according to close friends, even when she wears the slightest of revealing clothes in his presence, Salman asks her to go and change. Ironically while Salman has never seen any of Katrina’s films, Katrina makes it a point to see all his movies. The friend says, “She does not miss any of Salman’s films, whether its a premiere or just a regular screening, Katrina is always there to support anything that Salman does”. But there is no vice versa here.

Deepika Replaces Kareena In Saif’s life

Deepika Padukone is planning to hold a special trail of her movie ‘Love Aaj Kal’. Guess who is not on the guess list? Love Aaj Kal producer, Saif Ali Khan’s girlfriend Kateena Kapoor, director Imtiaz Ali wanted Deeps for the film, while producer Saif later confessed he regretted not having Bebo in the film.ys, “Love Aaj Kal is a special movie. I am planning to have a special screening for all the special people in my life my family, my boyfriend, my four best friends Sneha, Divya, Hiteshi and Srila from Banglore, Farah Khan, Shahrukh Khan and others who made my journey in life and career unforgettable for me. I want to show this movie to all the wonderful people in my life, while its obvious her producer and co-star in Love Aaj Kal, Saif Ali Khan will be part of the trial, his girlfriend Kareena would not be invited. The actress recalls one scene that she loves from the movie”.

She added, “It was at a typical Punjabi dhaba in Delhi. I was supposed to get drunk and get up on a table and dance. I was to lose my balance and fall, and Saif was supposed to grab me and break my fall. But he misjudged where I was going to fall, I lost my step and almost fell on the ground flat on my face! Fortunately, Saif managed to grab the end of my kurta and I did not hurt myself badly. It was a difficult scene, because I do not drink at all so I had to imagine how it is to really get drunk”.

Younis Emerging as a dynamic leader like Dhoni: Asif

Monday, June 29, 2009

Former skipper Asif Iqbal feels that Younis Khan is emerging as a dynamic leader like India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and said the right-handed batsman is the most suitable person to lead a team like Pakistan, which have an uncertain nature.You know, he has been my favourite captain. He is emerging as a dynamic leader like India's Dhoni. He certainly deserves this win,'' Asif told espnstar.com.

''I think he is the ideal player to lead the talented but unpredictable lot. Pakistan have periodically produced outstanding players. We have had some great cricketers. The Hanifs, Zaheers, Imrans, Javeds and Akrams have done us proud. But it is also true that some have been enigmatic as well,'' he said.

''To put it in a few words, Younus has been an outstanding captain. He has inherited tremendous abilities, is a good thinker and always stays cool. Seldom does he get irritated and that is what makes him a champion leader,'' he added.

What's common Between Lara Dutta, Jessica Simpson?

Bollywood beauty Lara Dutta is set to do what American actress-singer Jessica Simpson does - endorse the Indian adaptation of popular food chain Pizza Hut's campaign for its new dish called Cheesy Bites. Lara will don a red dress teamed with red boots just as Simpson did in a series of hugely successful Cheesy Bites commercials in the US. "The Cheesy Bites ad is totally fun just like the pizza where you can twist, pull and pop, cheese filled bites into your mouth. I am aware of the success that the campaign got in the US and I hope it is even more successful here in India," said Lara. Cheesy Bites is a unique pizza with 22 cheese-filled bites that form the pull-apart crust. In the US, these were made popular by Simpson, who played a sassy waitress in the TV commercial. The Indian advertisement will have Lara in the same avatar.

Michael Jackson told India: "You are My Special Love

Entertainment icon Michael Jackson had a special bond with India and Hinduism.

According to reports, he was reading India's first Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's poems during the last days of his life.

When Oscar winner Indian musician A. R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) met him after the Oscars few months back in Los Angeles (USA), Michael reportedly asked him to compose a unity anthem for him. Rahman collaborated with Michael on a track titled *Ekam Satyam* in 1999. Michael was reportedly currently working with Adnan Sami, Bollywood musician, on an album, which included Indian musical instruments sarangi, tabla, and dholak. Halima, Michael's brother Jermaine's wife, reportedly lived in Chandigarh (India) for some time.

Michael reportedly learned how to meditate and he was vegetarian. When he was presented statues of Hindu deities Ganesha and Nataraja, Michael knew who they were, and explained their significance to the presenters. He was very anxious to meet Mother Teresa, who lived in India. India born author Deepak Chopra calls Michael a longtime friend.

When Michael flew to India in 1996 for a live show, he was welcomed at the Mumbai airport by an aarti (Hindu ceremony performed in adoration of a deity or any outstanding personage or guest by circular movement of a lighted lamp before his person) by Filmfare Award winner actress Sonali Bendre (Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai).

Acclaimed Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed has urged Government of India to honor Michael Jackson posthumously at least by issuing a postage stamp. Michael's personal life might had been controversial, but he did provide "joy" to a large populace of the world through his music. Ancient Hindu scripture *Upanishads *talking about "joy" say, "From joy are born all creatures, by joy they grow, and to joy they return", Zed, who is chairperson of Indo-American Leadership Confederation, added.

When Michael left India after the concert in 1996, he reportedly wrote on the pillow he slept in the hotel suite: "India, all my life I have longed to see your face. I met you and your people and fell in love with you. Now my heart is filled with sorrow and despair for I have to leave, but I promise I shall return to love you and caress you again. Your kindness has overwhelmed me, your spiritual awareness has moved me, and your children have truly touched my heart. They are the face of God. I truly love and adore you India. Forever, continue to love, heal and educate the children, the future shines on them. You are my special love, India. Forever, may God always bless you. - Michael Jackson."

When Megan Fox had sex-starved US Navy men Panting

Hollywood actress Megan Fox caused a stir among the all-male crew of an aircraft carrier when she arrived on board to shoot for her new movie, Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen, co-star Shia LaBeouf revealed

In fact, the 23-year-old actress had to be locked in the captain's quarters for her own safety during the filming on the USS John C Stennis.

For LaBeouf, it was his most memorable 'Megan moment' while shooting for the film. "A carrier is the largest ship in the sea," the Daily Star quoted him as saying. "It houses around 5,000 people. These dudes are away for six months and longer. They have not seen a female specimen such as Megan for quite a while.

"Megan Fox and Transformers show up on a boat full of men who have blue balls. They don't give a **** about Transformers. They just care about Megan Fox being on the ship."

US Navy authorities immediately limited Fox's contact with the crew, and kept her hidden away. LaBeouf said: "She had to stay in the captain's quarters. There's only one captain's quarters, so the captain wasn't allowed in."

Bowled over: Irfan Pathan to Marry Shivangi

VADODARA: It's a decision that could break a million hearts. 'Baroda bomber' Irfan Pathan is set to marry long-time friend Shivangi Dev, daughter

of an Indian diplomat in Australia. Pathan, who has known Shivangi for the past six years, told TOI that their parents had finally given their nod to the wedding.

"We know each other really well now," said a blushing Irfan, who first met his lady-love in Canberra in 2003. The younger Pathan, however, is sure of the venue. "It will take some time but certainly in Vadodara. It will be a traditional wedding," he said.

TOI had first reported about Irfan's relationship with Shivangi, in March last year. Irfan had first met her during a practice match. "She was very shy and didn't talk much during our first meeting. It took quite some time before we got comfortable with each other and got into a relationship," Irfan said.

So, who proposed first? "I was the one who proposed to her about three years ago. I was in Vadodara when I called her up and asked her if she would marry me," he said. She said yes.

Initially, there was some resistance from both families. "Now, our families have accepted our relationship," he added.

Shivangi, who has visited Irfan's home twice, works as a chartered accountant in Australia and also teaches dance to children. "She is a very good dance teacher and has a major fan following in her dance school," said Irfan who has visited her schoo

Salman can't see Katrina getting intimate with other Heroes

Even as Bipasha Basu rushed back from Goa to Mumbai to watch her boyfriend John Abraham’s career-defining performance in New York, the film’s leading lady Katrina Kaif whose performance has been bathed in praise is yet to convince her companion to watch what the world is raving about.

Yes, believe it or not, Salman has not watched New York as yet. Katrina hasn’t been able to convince him to do so. He won’t watch it now, he won’t watch later. Period.

Says a close friend of Katrina, “It really really puzzles and hurts her as to why Salman chooses to ignore all her films. It isn’t as if he doesn’t watch any films. He does. But when it comes to Katrina he suffers from a mental blockade.”

Apparently Salman doesn’t like the thought of watching his girlfriend share physical proximity with any of his co-stars. In fact, according to close friends even when she wears the slightest of revealing clothes in his presence Salman asks her to change.

Ironically while Salman has probably never seen any of Katrina’s films, Katrina makes it a point to watch all of his films.

Says the friend, “She doesn’t miss any of Salman’s films. Whether it’s a premiere or just a regular screening Katrina is there to support anything that Salman does.”

Apparently Katrina is trying hard to convince Salman to watch New York.

But with the John Abraham factor looming large over New York the chances of getting her man to share her moment of glory seem rather dim.

Priyanka’s Ultra Glam photoshoot Pictures

Priyanka Kothari has been popular as a sex symbol so far. Nothing is changing on that front, as the actress is quite happy with the tag. However, from being a teen temptress, Priyanka is going for an image change now. The sex kitten is going to be a quite a cat from now, as she will be seen more glamorous than teenybopper sexy.

Riya and Raima Sen travel together, Mix work with fun

The Sen sisters Raima and Riya have been combining work with pleasure. The siblings took off for the Middle East recently on a short holiday coupled with an assignment. They travelled to Bahrain and Dubai.

Both are busy shooting for their films and outdoor shoots, leavings them with little time to be with each other. Here was an opportunity not to be missed. As the duo were travelling in the same region for work, they decided to provide each other company.Riya walked the ramp at the Bahrain Fashion Week in Manama with Raima cheering her from the audience. Meanwhile, Raima was a part of the Dubai Fashion week with Riya applauding her.

Says Raima, "My sister was the showstopper at the Bahrain Fashion Week while I was the same for the Dubai Week. We walked for designer Rohit Varma."

She adds, "It was a unique experience for both of us. There were only international models from all over the world and designers too. The collections on display were amazing; it was a pleasure to be a part of the show as well as check out the newest and latest."

The Sens don't normally travel together so this was a rare outing. They also had an opportunity to meet the royal family members in Manama and be their special guests.

Back in Mumbai, Riya had to immediately leave for Pune for the shoot of debutant director Yunus Sajawal's Benoo and Babloo.

mallika pic

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Here’s why Salman refuses to Catch any of Katrina’s flicks

While Bipasha Basu is trying to curtail her excitement over beau John Abraham’s hard-hitting performance in ‘New York’, poor Katrina Kaif is still to cajole boyfriend Salman into watching the flick! High expectations rest on this thriller-drama, which stars Katrina Kaif opposite John Abraham, along with Neil Nitin Mukesh and Irrfan Khan.

Salman apparently doesn’t like the thought of watching his girlfriend share physical proximity with any of her co-stars. As a result, though Katrina has won critical acclaim for her performance in ‘New York’, she is yet to revel in the appreciation from her possessive beau!

“It really puzzles and hurts her why Salman chooses to ignore all her films. It isn’t as if he doesn’t watch any films. He does. But when it comes to Katrina, he seems to suffer from a mental block. He won’t see her films”, says a friend.

Inside sources have hinted that Salman even disapproves of gorgeous Kat wearing the slightest of revealing clothes, and even goes ahead askin gher to change into more ‘covered’ apparel.

Well, guess it’s time for Salman to get over his mental block and learn to appreciate his girl’s blooming talents, for unlike his own, Kat’s kitty is full of flicks!

Shah Rukh to receive honorary Doctorate from British university

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been nominated to receive an honorary doctorate in arts and culture from Britain`s University of Bedfordshire.

Shah Rukh, the first foreign actor to be conferred the Malaysian title of Datuk - akin to a British knighthood - last year, will receive his first doctorate July 10.

The actor was chosen for the doctorate by NGO Routes to Roots, a member of the World Association of Non-Governmental Organization (WANGO) that works closely with universities and educational trusts in various countries, said a press release.

"I am delighted that Routes to Roots nominated me for the honorary doctorate in arts and culture from the Bedfordshire University, Britain, and it will be my pleasure to receive it personally July 10 in London," said Shah Rukh.

Routes to Roots is a non-profit charitable organisation and endeavours to bring people and cultures together across the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) countries in general and India and Pakistan in particular. Actor Juhi Chawla and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt are among its patrons.

"Shah Rukh Khan was selected by us after careful study since he has his head and heart at the right place in spite of being crowned the king of Bollywood. The superstar has done immense work for the underprivileged and downtrodden and has always come forward for charities in case of natural disasters," said Tina Vachani, co-founder, Routes to Roots.

According to Rakesh Gupta, who is also with the NGO: "Indian students at the university would love to have the youth icon Shah Rukh to be a fellow alumni once he receives his doctorate."

Russian farmer eyes Britney Spears' California Mansion

A Russian farmer could become the proud owner of US pop diva Britney Spears' USD 7.9 million mansion in California.

According to the Russian agency, Doki, the potential buyer for the six-bedroom, seven-bathroom Renaissance style home is a 48-year-old farmer from the South Russian city of Krasnodar.

The farmer identified only by his first name 'Alexei' and his family are expected to leave for US for viewing of the pop star's house.

"The man has primarily been involved in agriculture for the past 16 years. At the current time among Alexei's assets are 1,000 hectares of land, two pig farms, horticultural gardens and fruit and vegetable production facilities," a press release said.

Apparently, one of the reasons he was attracted to the property is that his three daughters are huge Britney Spears fans.

"My daughters couldn't believe it when I told them, that they really could live in the home of their idol," the Russian farmer was quoted as saying in a statement by the real estate agency.