Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Ali Zafar And Katrina Kaif And Imran Khan @ the sets of X Factor



Looks like the cast of Mere Brother Ki Dulhan - Katrina Kaif, Imran Khan and Ali Zafar - is on a promotional spree on TV. After making an appearance on Just Dance, the cast of MBKD was snapped on the sets of X Factor India. 

Apart from the cast, the judges of the show, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal were also captured along with the final three contestants. 

Once again Katrina Kaif was spotted in t-shirt and jeans, while Imran and Ali Zafar looked coolly smart. 

Mere Brother ki Dulhan is a rom-com that will set you on a fun ride. In the movie, Imran falls in love with his brother’s would-be-bride Katrina Kaif! MBKD releases on September 9th. 

Ali Zafar along with Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif has been busy in promoting the new film Mere Brother Ke Dulhan. Just a day before, the three stars were spotted on the sets of X-Factor India. The Prince of Pop Zafar was standing along side the hot Katrina Kaif and the handsome Imran Khan.

Imran Khan, Katrina Kaif, Ali Zafar, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Seema Jha on the sets of X Factor in Filmcity, Mumbai on 28th Aug 2011 .




Katrina Kaif @ Barbie Doll Ramp



The  beautiful Katrina Kaif and her pretty looks make for a perfect Barbie doll. The Indian Barbie which is inspired by Katrina and was created by talented designers will make her TV debut. The ad showing Katrina with the Barbie doll is out.

Earlier in May, the actress formally launched ‘Barbie - I can be a movie star’ inspired by her. “I am thrilled and excited at having the 'I Can Be a Movie Star' Barbie Doll inspired by me. It is almost unbelievable, that a doll that I grew up playing with is one day going to take after me, seem like me,” said Katrina while showing her doll to the fans.

As Katrina explains, this is not just another doll, this is a Barbie. According to her, Barbie is one of the most popular characters in the world who is a fashionista and has a flourishing career. “It is an absolute honour to be associated with Barbie,” Katrina adds.

Katrina Kaif is the first Bollywood lady to get a Barbie doll made in her likeness. The doll is glamorous and beautiful, just like Kat.

No doubt, the beautiful Katrina Kaif and her pretty looks make for a perfect Barbie doll. And if the new Barbie avatar comes with the looks of katrina, then we can assure you that you will not only see kids yelling at the stores to purchase it.

The Indian Barbie which is inspired by Katrina and was created by talented designers will make her TV debut. The ad showing Katrina with the Barbie doll is out. Have a look at the ad here which is posted by Katrina Kaif’s fan club on YouTube. 

Earlier in May, the actress formally launched ‘Barbie – I can be a movie star’ inspired by her. “I am thrilled and excited at having the ‘I Can Be a Movie Star’ Barbie Doll inspired by me. It is almost unbelievable, that a doll that I grew up playing with is one day going to take after me, seem like me,” said Katrina while showing her doll to the fans.

As Katrina explains, this is not just another doll, this is a Barbie. According to her, Barbie is one of the most popular characters in the world who is a fashionista and has a flourishing career. “It is an absolute honour to be associated with Barbie,” Katrina adds.





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Karisma Kapoor @ Special Screening Of 'Bodyguard'



A special screening of Salman Khan’s upcoming movie Bodyguard was held in Mumbai yesterday. The Kapoor sisters, Kareena Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor, looked lovely as they posed for the cameramen. 

It didn’t come as a surprise to see Kareena Kapoor dressed like her Bodyguard character. She looked awesome in blue kurti and orange lehriya salwar while sis Karisma Kapoor looked gorgeous in a black top. 

Other than Kareena and Karisma, the screening also had celebs like Prem Chopra and Nikhil Dwivedi. Meanwhile Salman Khan’s brother Sohail Khan was busy posing with his sister Alvira. 

Bodyguard has been directed by Siddique and features Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor in the lead roles. The movie also stars Raj Babbar, Mahesh Manjrekar and Hazel Keech in supporting roles. Bodyguard releases this Wednesday.

Coming up on August 31st is the Kareena Kapoor-Salman Khan action/romance Bodyguard!The film revolves around a young guy (Salman Khan) who has a very strange habit. He worships anyone that he thinks has even a trace of heroism. Whenever he develops one of his fixations on someone, he is compelled to shadow them as a sort of bodyguard. 

He will do anything to achieve this – and once he has done so he takes his role as bodyguard very seriously. Who does he end up guarding? You guessed it Kareena Kapoor, but of course there is much more to this story. Bodyguard is the story of conflict-between innocence and mischief, love and power, and life and death!






Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Allari Naresh, Uday Kiran @ The Spice Village Multi-cuisine Restaurant Launch in L.B. Nagar



Siddhita Group has launched The Spice Village multi-cuisine restaurant at Chinthala Kunta in the vicinity of Greater Hyderabad. The luxurious restaurant was inaugurated by Tollywood actors Allair Naresh & Uday Kiran.

Speaking on the occasion, Naresh said Indian dishes are delicious and Hyderabad stands as the care-of-address in serving lick-smacking delicacies to food connoisseurs.

Siddhita Group’s initiative of opening a state-of-the-art family restaurant to offer authentic Hyderabadi and traditional , North , south Indian Chinese food.

According to the restaurant organizer Sampath, the new restaurant at Chintla Kunta at Harsha Toyoto Complex was created with pleasant modern art and interiors.

“Specialist chefs from North, South,Hyderabad are whipping out mouth-watering Indian, Mughalai and Tandoori at the new restaurant, which would offer a plethora of vegetarian and non-vegetarian varieties of dishes .

Actors Krishnudu, Jeeva, Nagireddy, Ex MLA N.Indrasena Reddy & Political Eminents Graced The Function





Celebs @ Nagarjuna Birthday Celebrations 2011



Akkineni Nagarjuna is celebrating his Birthday today [29th August] He turns 52, yet he is called the handsome Manmadhudu of Tollywood.

Being a star’s son, Nag made an entry in TFI with the film Vikram, but Nag has earned good recognition with the film Majnu. He later bagged star status and mass image with Shiva, which gave a needed break to Nag as well as director Ram Gopal Varma.The socially conscious superstar, with a modest bio on his Twitter page describing him as “actor” who has spoken up for diverse causes like AIDS, film piracy and saving the tiger, turns 52 today.

Nagarjuna always experiments with his roles, he is one of the versatile actors who does romantic entertainers like Manmadhudu, Geethanjali, Ninne Pelladatha etc Mass entertainers like Mass, Ragada along with the devotional films like Annamayya, Sri Rama Dasu. Nag also has unique record of introducing new talents to Tollywood.

29th August is a festival time for all Nagarjuna’s fans, who indulge in several social activities, making their star proud. Nagarjuna’s Rajanna is gearing up for the release for Dussera. Next to this, the actor also has Damarukam and Shiridi Sai Baba projects.





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Shriya Saran @ EMMA Expo India 2011 In Chennai



Tamil Actress Shriya Saran Launches EMMA Expo India 2011 in Chennai.

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) organizing Electronics, Machinery, Mold, Auto Parts(EMMA) Expo India 2011 held on Aug 25 – 27 at Chennai Trade Centre Nandambakkam.

EMMA Expo which was conducted by the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) every year , held its 5th Annual Expo in Chennai today at the Trade Center.

The 3 day expo Kick started today which will go on till the 27th of August. The expo will have 171 exhibitors from Taiwana nd India.

The event saw actress Shriya Saran, alongside the Taiwanese prestigious delegates that include, Mr Kuo-Hsin Liang, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs, Taiwan Government, Mr Wayne W.Wu, Deputy Chairman, Taipei World Trade Center Taipei external Trade development Council and Mr. Sunil Kaushal, CEO of CEO of Standard Chartered Bank, Taiwan.

The expo has attractive Key participants that include, Redington, Elektonika Sales, HCL, Flextronics Technologies, Tata Bluescope Steel, Lucas-TVS and Wabco TVS, Larsen and Toubro Limited, Simsons Engines, India Pistons, Reliance and TAFE.






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Shah Rukh Khan @ Deanne Pandey's 'I' m not stressed' Book Launch



The book launch of Deanne Panday’s I’m Not Stressed was quite the star studded affair. Cyrus Broacha was hosting and he had everyone in splits with his words. Cyrus referred to Deanne as the ‘big boy’. 

She was anything but that though, too nervous to even speak about her own book. When it was time to introduce the chief guest, Shah Rukh Khan, Cyrus pretended he needed a sheet with SRK’s biography to welcome him on stage.

Apparently, Shah Rukh Khan’s association with Deanne Panday goes back a long way. She was one of his first friends when he came to Mumbai. He has even written the foreword to the book sharing some fun experiences him and his wife, Gauri have had with Deanne. SRK looked quite charming in his Don 2 avatar, slick hair tied in a small ponytail.

potted: Bipasha Basu, Dino Morea, Nandita Mahtani, Chunky Pandey, Bhavna Pandey, Tanya Deol and Rocky S. The digs Cyrus took on Chunky Pandey’s shirt were absolutely hilarious referring to the Paul & Shark band as a sash. It was a fun afternoon made better with SRK’s presence.

Chunky Pandey, Dino Morea, Cyrus Broacha, Shahrukh Khan, Deanne Pandey, Baba Siddique, Bipasha Basu, Rocky S, Nandita Mahtani at Deanne Pandey_s I_ m not stressed book launch at Taj Land_s End

Book Summary of I'm Not Stressed: Secret For A Calm Mind And A Healthy Body
The workplace has become increasingly competitive, family life has its never-ending complications, and when you step outside, you have to deal with heavy traffic, aggression, and massive pollution. 

No wonder that you’re tense and agitated, have hyper reflexes and blood pressure that’s higher than the midday sun. But you’re not alone. Fifty percent of Indian professionals suffer from stress with stress-related diseases from depression to lack of fertility drastically on the rise.

In I’m Not Stressed, Deanne Panday, one of the country’s leading health and fitness experts, shares with you her secrets to tackle this looming lifestyle problem. She tells you what stress really means, how to know when you have a serious case of it, and most importantly how to deal with it with through a simple plan of diet, exercise, sleep, meditation, and breathing. 

With advice from leading psychiatrists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, and celebrities who have to deal with high-level stress, I’m Not Stressed is your mantra for enduring health and happiness.

Deanne Panday is one of the country’s foremost fitness trainers. She has been shaping up some of the country hottest, most successful, and fittest people for the past fifteen years. Deanne has written for Femina, Midday, The Times of India, DNA, Vogue, etc. Deanne set up some of India’s finest gyms and even ran Play, a studio with every high-end fitness facility available. 

She launched Biabrazil, a top lifestyle gear for women and has also helped create Bipasha Basu’s line of fitness DVDs. Now, Deanne is ready to write her first book on stress. And going by her track record, this Indira Excellence Award winner is about to knock your socks off once again





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Rituparna Sengupta @ The Music Launch Of Bas Ek Tamanna



When you make a film with conviction, the entire globre conspires to make your dream come true. The same holds true for Subhan Aziz whose film Bas Ek Tamanna saw a music launch amind the glitterati of tinsel town. hosted by Subhan Aziz and Nasreen along with Narendra Singh of Filmy box, the launch saw composer Omkar, singers Javed Ali, Mudasir Ali, Prashant Samadhar, actors Sameer Aftab, Rituparna Sengupta, Gauri Karnik, Richa Sony, Abhinav Gautam, Aparajita Ray, Bharat Kapoor, Rajesh Modi, Vrajesh Hirjee, Vishwajeet and Sonalika Pradhan, Nimai Bali and Sahila Chadda, Pritobash, Aditya Singh Rajput, Pawan Shankar, Ashwini Chopra, Jawahar lal,  director Rahul Kapoor,  Rajib-Mona, directors Rajeev Ruia, Arshad Siddiqui, Anil Agarwal, Dilip Dhanwani, Dinesh among others. One saw a glimpse of Yash Chopra at Sun N Sand, making the evening worthwhile.

Richa Sony looking stunning in blue, Javed Ali in black and sufi singer Mudasir Ali sporting a new haircut and looking macho in pink were the first to arrive. They were very warmly received by hosts Subhan Aziz and Narendra Singh.

Sameer Aftab reached immedately after followed by Gauri Karnik. Dorector Rahul Kapoor along with dad veteran actor Bharat Kapoor came soona fter. The celebs poured in after that one by one making the evening worthwhile. Javed Ali, Omkar, Mudasir Ali and Prashant Samadar set the stage afire,

Said Subhan Aziz, "all I wanted as to make a heart-warming story and say it on film. I am so happy so man people stood by me through this film and made the journey worthwhile." Aziz has earlier dabbled in south and has made a hit click with sueprstar Mamooty.

Here is looking forward to this film lighting up the screens this Eid. As Vrajesh Hirjee put it humourously, "Salman bhai ko takkar dene ki jurrat har koi nai karta hai baap." But Subhan would rather Salman watch his film and have a few good words to say about it as well as it is  his Eid offering. "I am sure Salman will also love my film," says the confident man. Touche!..





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Rana Daggubati At Tata Docomo Madhapur [Archive]



Tata DOCOMO, the GSM brand of Tata Teleservices has announced a special association with acclaimed director Puri Jagannath’s latest Telugu movie Nenu Naa Rakshasi. 

The first of a kind tie-up gives Tata Docomo customers an exclusive opportunity to Talk to the stars RaNa Daggubati and Ileana D ‘Cruz. Both existing and potential pre-paid and post-paid subscribers from Andhra Pradesh are eligible for the service.

“This is a one of its kind initiative by Tata DOCOMO where our customers get an exclusive chance to Talk to the stars through the voice portal by dialing 59999. It is our constant endeavour to increase the level of interaction with our customers and by associating with the movie Nenu Naa Rakshasi we are taking another step in this direction. 

A chance to Talk to the movie stars is aspirational for everyone and we are sure that Celebrity Chat would be a thrilling experience for our valued customers,” said Mr. S Ramakrishna, COO-AP Circle, Tata Teleservices Limited.