Sanjay Dutt plays dholak and Amitabh Bachchan dances

Ram Gopal Verma’s Department has started churning out bigger ripples and headlines even prior to the release. It is being expected that the film will hit the hearts of the audiences and people will love it watching on screen. The movie also got limelight due to the entry of the super sex doll Nathalia Kaur who does a brilliant item number in the film. Verma is much impressed by this item number and it is being said that this number would beat Verma’s ‘Khalaas’. Khalaas had made Isha Koppikkar a big name in Bollywood and Ramu’s this invention ‘Nathalia Kaur’ too will soon turn a household name as she has oomph factor, sex appeal and beauty in addition to the dancing skills.

Well, in Department, Ram Gopal Verma has roped in the bigger names of the Hindi cinema industry and they are none other than Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt. For the fans of these two super stars, the film will be a treat to watch both of them sharing the screen space together. A special song has been picturised on both of these veterans of the industry for this action packed drama.

IIFA Awards 2012 – Nominations and Winners

According to latest reports, the IIFA voting weekend began on 30th March with celebs like Arbaaz Khan, Dia Mirza, Parineeti Chopra, Ramesh Sippy, David Dhawan, Zoya Akhtar, Sujoy Ghosh, Genelia D’Souza, Salim-Sulaiman, Shaan, Vivek Oberoi, Sonu Sood and many others, coming forward to cast their respective votes.

The award categories at the IIFA Awards 2012 include the following:

Best Movie
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Actor in Supporting Role
Best Actress in Supporting Role
Best Performance in Comic Role
Best Performance in Negative Role
Star Debut of the Year (Male)
Star Debut of the Year (Female)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
Best Music Director
Best Lyricist
Best Art Direction
Best Action
Best Background Score
Best Action
Best Cinematography
Best Choreography
Best Makeup
Best Costume Design
Best Editing
Best Dialogue
Best Screenplay
Best Sound Recording
Best Sound Re-recording
Best Special Effects
Best Story
Besides these ‘Popular’ and ‘Technical’ awards, there are a number of special awards which are presented to the members of the most popular film industry of the country. These include:

Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema
Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema
Outstanding Achievement by an Indian in International Cinema
Style Icon
Style Diva
Contribution to a Greener Earth
Most Glamorous Star of the Year
Best On-Screen Beauty
Face of the Year
Artist of the Decade
The nominations for the awards are announced by the first week of June. The final episode will be telecasted on Star Plus some time in July

Celina Jaitley delivers twins

Bollywood actress Celina Jaitley and husband Peter Haag became proud parents of two healthy boys today.
The twins have been named Winston and Viraaj.
"Yes our angels from heaven are here and we are very happy. Celina and the boys are doing very well healthwise too.
 We just want everyone to bless our handsome boys," Haag said in a statement.
 The 30-year-old actress and her Dubai-based Austrian businessman husband can't wait to get home to spend some quality time with the twins.

Priyanka Chopra awarded India’s Glam Diva

Recently a poll was held where the Indian entertainment fraternity zeroed in 14 gorgeous, brilliant and exceptional ladies who competed for the distinction (title) of ‘India’s Glam Diva’. This was conducted by BIG CBS Love. These ladies have generated a place for themselves in different fields such as film industry, television, corporate sector, sports and others.

The ones who were chosen include Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Katrina Kaif, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonam Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Sonakshi Sinha, Ekta Kapoor, Sania Mirza, Shruti Haasan and Freida Pinto. The fans and the viewers were allowed to vote for their best gal and our very own Piggy Chops (Priyanka Chopra) was named the winner as she got the maximum votes and topped the list. She was given the title of India’s Glam Diva.

After being crowned for the title of India’s Glam Diva, the excited Chopra said that she got really flattered that she topped the lits by getting maximum number of votes by her fans,. She said that she felt that she was being crowned once again for the Miss World title. Priyanka revealed that she was facing the same nervousness and happiness which she had witnessed during the announcement of Miss World’s title.

Priyanka was hugely praised and applauded by Shaina NC, Shiamak Davar and Rajeev Masand. Shibani Dandekar hosted this sparkling event

Anushka Sharma – Strictly Single?

The dimpled beauty who came to the foray with her pretty Taani act opposite Badshah Khan in ‘Rab ne Bana di Jodi’ has been a tabloid favourite since then. From shahid Kapoor to Ranbir Kapoor and then Ranveer singh, she has been linked to almost all the desirable actors of Youngistan! Cool, calm and composed about her personal life, she has always maintained silence. Even when people wrote about her sizzling off screen chemistry with her Band Baaja Baraat co star, she chose to turn deaf to all the rumours and speculations. Reports about her off-on relationship with beau Ranveer continued to grab eyeballs right from its inception. And genuinely, they seemed to be a match made in heaven.

Its been almost one and half years since the deleterious reports, but nothing has really been confirmed by any of the two Yash Raj starlets! Instead, talks about Ranveer dating Sonakshi and spending quality time with her on the Lootera seta started creating a buzz around the tinsel town. Anushka, on the other side started getting linked to all and sundry. From Shahdid Kapoor to Ranbir Kapoor, tabloids made her date everyone, much to her surprise. But now, things went way above her cool quotient and she is all exasperated at the ‘nonsense’ written about her in press. Reportedly, she has bashed out at the Media for writing such derogatory remarks about her and has assured that no one ever comes up with such a sunny idea ever again! That’s quite hot! Anushka’s jazbaa, we loves.

Agent Vinod Banned In Pakistan

The film ‘Agent Vinod’ starring Saif Ali Khan has faced ban in Pakistan. The film is to be released on March 23rd 2012, this Friday. One of the distributors of Pakistan, Abdul Rashid was quoted saying, “I was to release the film, but have decided against it after watching it”. Mr. Rashid went on saying that he will not release any movie which reflects pessimism towards his country or religion.

The director of the film, Sriram Raghavan defended his work by explaining its main subject. He said that he and his workers never meant to harm any religious or political emotion. As a matter of fact, in the movie, Kareena Kapoor’s character is that of a Pakistani lady. Mr. Raghavan told that the movie contains incidents concerning both good and bad communities. But that doesn’t mean that it hurts the Pakistanis in any way. After the release on Friday, this confusion will be cleared to the movie lovers, as Mr. Raghavan added. In the end, he also spoke about the main subject of the film, which concerns the relation between India and Pakistan in current days, and its consequences. Thus, the presence of ISI is deliberate in the movie.

In Mr. Rashid’s viewpoint, the previews of the film aimed at a few things that are against Pakistan. Though denied by the Eros International on this issue, Mr. Rashid went on saying that some real names of Pakistani officers were mentioned. Not only that, but Mr. Rashid continued saying that, Mr. Raghavan or the producers of the film did not take permissions while shooting in Karachi and the airport of the city.

Indian filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt stated that this ban is an example of the receptive nature of the relation between the countries. The movie includes a lot of food which could be a reason of eagerness to watch in Pakistan. The movie lovers in the country were left high and dry after the news of ban went in air. Mr. Bhatt further said that he and his colleagues have a keen eye on not stumbling with the relationship between the countries by any film in the future.

Blood Money – Music Review 2012

Music Album:  Blood Money (Sony Music)

Music Critic: Mukul Kumar Sharma

Music: Jeet Ganguly, Pranay, Sangeet Haldipur and Siddharth Haldipur.

Lyrics: Sayeed Quadri and Kumaar

Director: Vishal Mahadkar

Producer: Mahesh Bhatt (Vishesh Films)

Cast: Kunal Khemu and Amrita Puri.

Mahesh Bhatt’s movies are always looked upon with bated anticipations for the music they weave. The last film that came out of Mahesh Bhatt’s Vishesh Films was Murder 2 last year. With a mediocre response to the soundtrack and an average acceptance of the film, Mahesh Bhatt had treaded on a new path this time. A territory that was untamed few years back has suddenly gained a hiatus in B-town. All thanks to Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and others who have been making films adapted from the South. Today, there is an increasing amount of hysteria over tracks that are belted and carved out of regional movies. Be it Dhinka Chika (from ‘Riinga Riinga’) or the peppy Chikni chameli item (from the famous foot tapping Marathi ‘Kumbri Pallali’), regional music is rocking charts this season. And how could ace producer Mahesh Bhatt not cash in on that?

He did exactly what he should have, making an album with an artistically and creatively gifted Music composer from Bengal, Jeet Ganguly to enhance the flavour of the season. Most of the songs from the album are upbeat and most importantly carry the essence of the popular Bengali soundtracks, composed by Jeet himself.

Kailash Kher to pen song for Tendulkar

Popular Bollywood playback singer Kailash Kher is planning to write a song in the honour of master blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Kher, 38, has been on a whirlwind tour performing across several cities in India, Indonesia and Bali since the release of his new album 'Rangele'.
 On March 18, Kailash had travelled to Dhaka with his band Kailasa and the singer met with Tendulkar, just after he scored his historic 100th international century against Bangladesh a couple of days ago. Inspired by his amazing sporting achievement, Kher is now penning and composing an exclusive tribute to Sachin in the form of a song.
 "I want to compose a number that best describes his personality. It will be an emotional song. When I will sing in front of Sachin, it will give me a new high. Sachin is a true batsman that India has ever produced," he said. They performed live the rousing anthem 'Hausla Buland' at the match between Pakistan and India in the Asia Cup. "We performed a two-and-a-half minute-long composition called 'Hausla ho buland. It has been penned by Javed Akhtar and composed by Naresh,Paresh and myself," the singer said in a statement.

Shilpa Shetty enjoys every inch of pregnancy

Shetty, who is six months pregnant, has said in an interview that she is enjoying every inch of happiness coming out of being pregnant. The pretty and sexy actress has not been maintaining the low profile life, as mostly the Bollywood babes do while being pregnant rather Shetty has been traveling and attending the functions in this state. She was there at the launch of her cricket team event and was also seen at the event of the new entertainment venture of her hubby Raj Kundra and Sanjay Dutt. There are rumors making the rounds that Shilpa has been actively involved in all of her husband’s works such as their (Shilpa and her hubby’s) IPL team and new Martial Arts venture. But she refused the reports and says that she has just been appearing as a supporting hand and nothing else.

Vidya Balan Kahaani a hit

Vidya Balan has again scored sixer with ‘Kahaani’, a thriller directed by Sujoy Ghosh. Vidya in the role of a pregnant woman has been declared a hit with positive response from every corner. Critics acclaimed the film, viewers appreciated Vidya’s effort and box-office gets a good return.

The film earns Rs 2.95 crore on its opening day. Made on a budget of only Rs 8 crore, the film has been receiving appreciation from all, “The film has opened very well. The collection in India on Friday wasRs. 2.95 crore and on Saturday it earnedRs. 4.5 crore.

Saif Ali Khan shown black flags in Bhopal

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was shown black flags here by locals, protesting the decision to appoint a Saudi national as the caretaker of the guest houses built by the erstwhile Nawabs of Bhopal for Haj pilgrims to Mecca.

Saif, the titular Nawab of Bhopal, was in the city Friday night to see the World Series Hockey game between Bhopal Badshahs and Delhi Wizards and to promote his forthcoming film Agent Vinod.

Salman Khan starts shooting for Dabangg 2

Salman Khan has started shooting for the sequel to Dabangg on Friday at Kamal Amrohi Studios, known as Kamalistan.
The studio houses 12 units, and has been rented exclusively to Dabangg 2 till its first schedule concludes.There is also an unprecedented security ring of 80 bodyguards.
This is for the first time in Bollywood and in the 55-year-old history of Kamalistan, that an entire studio has been given for hire to just one film.

Shilpa doing well, wishing for another baby

Entrepreneur Raj Kundra today said his pregnant actress-wife Shilpa Shetty is doing well, and
already wishing for another baby.

Shilpa is expecting her first child. It was in December 2011 that Shilpa confirmed the news of her pregnancy. The Bollywood beauty married businessman Raj Kundra in 2009.

"She is seven months pregnant now, she is doing very well, glowing and charming and looking forward to this next phase of our lives. The baby is expected to come in May-end,

Reema Sen and beau Shiv Karan Singh to marry tomorrow

Regional actress Reema Sen, who is super beautiful with curvy body structure and dusky appeal, is all the rage among her fans. She is loved by the cinegoers and her films are awaited. Well, in short this babe is not only paparazzi’s favorite but also the hot favorite of the masses. Reema, who has made her career strapping in regional cinema, could not construct well in Bollywood scene. Although she is seen essaying the roles in Hindi movies and she occasionally does the film over there in Bollywood trade but she still could not generate the oomph and make the powerful career graph like Asin and others made instantly there. Well, behind Asin’s success, there could be the factor of making debut opposite Aamir Khan and the debut film’s mammoth success as well. This is just a thought but the actual thing is destiny.

Anyway the latest about this steamy beauty Reema is that she is going to tie the knot with her beau (fiancé) hotelier Shiv Karan Singh. The marriage ceremony would be held in New Delhi tomorrow on Sunday, 11th March. The sources reveal that the marriage ceremony will take place in a resort where the close friends and the family members would be there to be a part of the celebrations. Reema, the model turned actress, had made her cinematic debut in a Tamil movie with a film titled Minnale opposite R. Madhavan. Reema’s performance in the movie was praised very high by the critics and the moviegoers alike.

Ranbir Kapoor sets a record

Ranbir Kapoor recently shot for a short film that has entered the record books for using 100 cars in a four-minute film.

There were a lot of young girls on the sets who were part of the film. One of them gifted Ranbir a windchime on the last day of the shoot. RK was so touched with the gesture that he has put up the windchime in his house

Sonakshi Sinha turns showstopper for JJ Valaya!

Ten leading designers came together to showcase their designs at one single show known as Karmik. Actor Sonakshi Sinha was the show stopper as she walked the ramp for JJ Valaya.

Sonakshi wore a beautiful cream and blue paneled anarkali dress with netted designs. Sonakshi said, "It was fantastic and great walking for Karmik. I am glad to be associated with Karmik. It is very affordable and all the girls who have dreamt of wearing designer wear now can buy it in an affordable rate."

Pradeep and Neha Hirani's luxury fashion brand Kimaya, seen in India and internationally, launched brand Karmik at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2012.
Karmik provides designer wear at affordable prices making them accessible all across the country.
The outfits displayed were a blend of western and Indian attires. Designers Rohit Bal, Anamika Khanna, JJ Valaya, Rocky S, Falguni and Shane Peacock, Ranna Gill, Shantanu and Nikhil, Rina Dhaka, Neeta Lulla and Kavita Bhartia presented a great affordable range of Indian designer wear

Sonam Kapoor is a big foodie

Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor, who is known for her wonderful styling, however can't resist herself when it comes to food. She claims her life revolves around food.

"My whole life revolves around food. While having breakfast I think what I should have for lunch. while having lunch I think what I should eat for dinner," Sonam told IANS during the unveiling of Wassup! Andheri, a three-day art and entertainment festival in the Andheri suburb.

This glamorous actor, who belongs to a Punjabi family, loves feeding people. She said: "I am a Punjabi and the whole point is I love feeding people and I love getting fed."

Sonam had to lose oodles of weight before she starred in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya.

A tribute to Bengali babu Joy Mukherjee

Joy Mukherjee, often referred to as Bengali candy, breathed his last here Friday. Thousands of fans will always remember this chocolaty charmer of the 1960s as Dev of Love In Simla - his debut film - who made women swoon.


He became a heartthrob thanks to his matinee idol good looks. He wore Western clothes like a fashion model and won a huge number of female fans, who remember him for his boyish looks and physique.
Some of Bollywood's best love songs, such as Woh Hain Zara Khafa Khafa (Shagrid), O Mere Shahe Khuba (Love In Tokyo) and Hamko Tumhaare Ishq Ne (Ek Musafir Ek Hasina), were picturised on Joy.
Often criticised as a bit wooden and one dimensional as a performer, he showed great comic timing. With his debut in Love In Simla, in which Joy romanced Sadhana, he became a king of love stories.


In films like Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963) and Shagird (1967), he wooed the most popular Bollywood actresses of the era - Asha Parekh and Saira Banu - respectively.
Born into an influential film family, Joy was the son of Sati Devi and Sashadhar Mukherjee who ran the famous Filmalaya Studios. Sashadhar is often credited for discovering both Sadhana and Asha Parekh.

Veena Malik's first Holi India

Veena Malik was going for her first dubbing in Bollywood for her debut film Daal Me Kuch Kaala Hai at B R Studio in Juhu.
She was not aware of director Aanand Balraj who was waiting for her to play holi .As she reached the studio Aanand Balraj along with Kishore Bhanushali and writer Vijay Akela came out of studio and had holi with Veena Malik.She told that this is her first holi in India.She also danced on her song Mdam Malai and Bombay with Kishore Bhanushali and Aanand Balraj.Her debut film Daal me kuch kaala Hai is releasing in May 2012.She also told media that I always try to play holi with natural colours which is eco friendly and which good for the face and body.Aaanand got the gulaal made by natural herbs.Veena told media that if we will promote this message then people will understand better and will play with natural colours and they will have a safe and colourful holi.

Mallika Sherawat to throw bash for gay friends in Malibu

Mallika Sherawat, who is termed sex goddess in Bollywood industry and even the Hollywood fraternity and international media too coin the same term for this dusky-curvy damsel, has come up for the support of homosexuals. In Hollywood, we often witness the support from almost the entire Hollywood industry for the gays (homosexuals). This is because that this thing has penetrated into their culture and they are the part of this system. Every other Hollywood celeb announce his/her sexuality as gay every other day – many have turned to homosexuality and a lot are turning. US states are making the gays’ marriage legal. Hollywood celebs are people from other walks of life support gays thoroughly. Thus homosexuality is common and practiced there utterly. But in India, it is still a taboo and the society does not like it at all. But still the voice in support of the gays has started echoing in Bollywood industry.