Does Kriti Sanon need learning to swim in next film?

Kriti Sanon, it is reported, is learning to swim. Well, it is understood that the swimming classes are for her upcoming film for which she needs to prepare. By the way, there are many celebrities who prepare for their roles in films. Building body or decreasing weight and language learning are some of the common things we hear.

This year’s Bollywood debutant Kriti Sanon is one name in the list. She is taking swimming classes and looks like it is for her next film. Actually, Kirti has water phobia even when she was a child. The fear of water still exists. However, she is still ready to take on the waters.

Kirti was seen in Heropanti and this film was a huge success. Now, she will be seen opposite Akshay Kumar in Farzi and later opposite Shahid Kapoor in Singh is Bling. And apart from swimming, she is also preparing herself for dance moves and kick boxing as well.

Well, looks like Kriti Sanon is pretty busy these days and has a very bright and hectic schedule ahead.

On the sets of Leela Sunny Leone manhandled

Reports claim that former adult star Sunny Leone had been manhandled on the sets of the film Leela. This was probably the first ever unpleasant experience that Sunny might have experienced ever since she started her mainstream Bollywood career that made this kind of news.

According to reports, a man was seen having an argument with the actress. The dispute was obviously not in a friendly tone or manner. Things started to heat up by and by. This is when Sunny’s co-star in the film, Mohit Ahlawat objected. However, he got a slap in the face.

This was enough to send shiver down Sunny Leone. She refused to shoot after that and wanted to ensure that there is enough security for her. Producer Bobby Khan’ brother, who is a choreographer Ahmed Khan, contacted and spoke regarding the incident.

He refused that there was any such kind of incident on the set or anyone slapping someone else. We hope all’s well with the entire crew of the film.

Shraddha Kapoor to be seen in a new avatar

Emerging Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor will be seen in a brand new avatar soon. She has tried various looks in the past and her fans will get to see her in yet another look. However, this is not for any film. But, it is understood that the new look of Shraddha Kapoor will be for the shooting of a brand.

Those who follow Shraddha closely, may have realized that the young actress maintains a new look almost every time, be it films, shoots for magazines or for the red carpet. The Aashiqui 2 actress is the face of Lakme Lip Love.

For the shooting of this ad, she has tried yet another new look. Getting curious to know what your favorite actress will look like? Well, if reports are to be believed, Shraddha is expected to wear a fringe look.

Shraddha Kapoor is on cloud nine after delivering one hit film after the other. Apart from that she has also appeared on a number of magazine covers of late. In all, she has been seen on more than 10 magazines so far and at times there have been more than one magazine on which she has appeared.

Shenaz Treasurywala writes open letter to PM Modi and Bachchan

VJ Shenaz Treasurywala has written an open letter to India Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, cricketer Sachin Tendukar, Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. The letter has also been sent to industrialist Anil Ambani.

In the letter, Shenaz Treasurywala speaks about fighting rape in the country as well as sexual harrasement. The letter also mentions the recent rape of a young woman executive in Delhi in a cab. She has also talked her own experiences as a lady.

She mentioned that as a teenager she was also harassed in a marketplace, then when she was a college student. To top it all, there also was sexual harassment for her when she was modeling and also as an actor. There were also attempts of sexual assault on friends and family that were survived.

Shenaz Treasurywala has been seen in movies like Delhi Belly and Hum Tum. One of her latest films now releasing is Main Aur Mr Riight. She will be seen with her small screen co-star Barun Sobti.

Bipasha Basu’s Alone poster out with Karan Singh Grover

Bipasha Basu is at it again with the release of the Alone poster with Karan Singh Grover. Her upcoming film Alone is an erotic thriller with Karan Singh Grover. This is her second film after Creature 3D which also was a thriller.

Even the trailer of the film was released recently. The horror thriller is making news for Bipasha being in yet another horror erotica. The poster, as you can see in the image, certainly speaks volumes. There is no doubt the film will be the talk of the town only for Bipasha.

Why the film is the hot topic is because it is not only another horror thriller for Bips, but the dusky beauty will be seen playing conjoined twins in the flick.

Pooja Bhatt speaks out about her divorce from Manish Makhija

Pooja Bhatt has come out to speak openly about her divorce from her husband Manish Makhija. The couple parted ways after 11 years of marriage. Showing her intense feelings about the separation, Pooja said the certificates do not make or break any relationships.

The film maker tweeted her feelings on the micro-blogging site. She said that she had lived life on her own terms and refused to perform on what other people think. She further added that life makes a difference to marriages and relationships, while certificates do not.

As Pooja made the announcement on Twitter, there was a series of tweets as the former actor spoke her heart out. She also said that the divorce does not mean calling each other names. ‘We hold each other in highest esteem’, Pooja added.

One of her tweets read that people – both her friends and well wishers or anyone for that matter, now can speculate whatever they wish.

As far as her film career is concerned, Pooja is busy working on her upcoming film titled Cabret.

Salman Khan parties with Paris Hilton with a necklace gift

Image: Paris Hilton Instagram account

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was seen partying with none other than Paris Hilton, the socialite from the United States. Joining them was singer Mika Singh too. They both gifted her a necklace studded with diamonds. The three of them were seen in Pune.

After she landed in Pune, Paris tweeted that she has completed her journey and is at the final stop. She also shared her picture on Instagram. The picture showed her with Salman Khan. Both were seen in black dress.

The caption that she added to the picture was “#GoodTimes in India with my friend @BeingSalmanKhan”.

As far as Mika Singh is concerned, he also posted a series of photos of himself along with Paris and Salman. Mika and Paris are seen with their glasses on. The image of the necklace that the two Bollywood men gifted her was also posted online.

Paris Hilton also thanked both Salman and Mika for the lovely gift she received from them.

Riteish Deshmukh make be a part of Kyaa Kool Hai Hum 3?

Speculations are rife over Riteish Deshmukh being a part of Kyaa Kool Hai Hum 3. The actor was seen in Kyaa Kool Hai Hum followed by its sequel – Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum. However, it is uncertain if he will again show up in the third version of the film.

Though he may not fully feature in the film, he is however likely to make an appearance in the flick. Both Tusshar Kapoor and Aftab Shivdasani were a part of the first two films. The two actors were recently on the sets of Comedy Nights with Kapil.

There, the two of them shot for an episode of the show and shared the news about the film with his followers on Twitter. Tusshar tweeted on Sunday that the film will be a hat trick for him. He also expressed that Riteish will support the film (even though he isn’t a full member of the cast).

The film is produced by Balaji Motion Pictures – the production house owned by Tusshar Kapoor’s sister Ekta Kapoor.

Shweta Basu Prasad gets clean chit in prostitution case

After being released from the rehab center, actress Shweta Basu Prasad has got a clean chit in the prostitution case. The clean chit was given by a Hyderabad court – the Nampally sessions court.

The clean chit to the actress was given by the court yesterday – on Saturday. The advocate of the actress said that though she was alleged to be involved in the flesh trade, there was no such evidence against the Makdee actress. For this reason, the court ordered her to be freed and that too minus any charges.

Speaking about the court order in her favor, Shweta said that the court order has given her a great amount of satisfaction. She also added that this has been a great relief for her and her family. Her parents are also feeling happy for her now, she said.

On October 30, the court ordered her from the rehab center. After she was freed, she was permitted to live with her brother and mother. She was arrested a few weeks before that in a compromising position and was in the company of a pimp.

Dilip Kumar is fine after pneumonia ailment

Dilip Kumar had to be hospitalized at the Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre last night. Upon checking by the doctors, it was found that he has been suffering with pneumonia. One of his close friends said that the actor is okay now and that he is being given doses of antibiotics.

Udaya Tara Nayar, the actor’s close provided this information. He also added that Mr. Dilip Kumar was responding to the treatment and is recovering. As he is doing well, he was not kept in the ICU, but in the general ward. He also had his breakfast this morning.

As far as Udaya Tara Nayar, their family friend, is concerned, has also compiled the autobiography of the veteran actor titled The Substance and the Shadow.

Some days ago, there were rumors doing the rounds in the media fiercely that the actor had passed away. This news had to be terminated by Amitabh Bachchan himself coming out in the open refuting the rumors. This is the second time that Dilip Kumar had to face such death rumors.

Ranbir’s sister Riddhima defends Ranbir and Katrina

Ranbir Kapoor’s sister Riddhima has strongly came out in support of her brother and his girlfriend’s relationship. But, what made her come out to support the duo? It has a bit of a story to relate first.

Actually, Ranbir and Katrina were present during the birthday party of his cousin Nitasha Nanda. One of the images taken during the party had a picture clicked, which had Ranbir and Katrina along with Neetu Singh. Her husband’s sister Reema was also in the picture.

However, when the picture was posted on Instagram, it didn’t have Katrina there. She was most certainly cropped out of the image. It didn’t require an iota of a moment for the rumormongers to speculate that things aren’t good between Neetu Singh and Katrina Kaif.

However, Ranbir’s sister Riddhima has come out in open support of her brother. She responded to the people online by saying that whatever the speculations about Ranbir and Katrina’s love life or anything wrong between their families are all untrue. There is no disharmony in the families, Riddhima wanted to prove.

Priyanka Chopra is the sexiest Asian woman back again

Priyanka Chopra has won her crown back from Katrina Kaif as being the sexiest Asian woman this year. Priyanka had previous won the crown. However, another beautiful Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif won the title the previous year. However, Piggy Chops was regained her lost crown.

The poll for this was conducted by Eastern Eye, a weekly newspaper in the United Kingdom. The list of top sexy women was inclusive of 50 women and is an annual poll. Last year’s topper Katrina Kaif was nowhere even near the top spot this year.

She was at the fourth spot with Drashti Dhami, a well-known TV actress was second in the list. The third spot was bagged by Sanaya Irani, another TV actress from India. The voting showed ups and downs for many actresses and at one stage it was difficult to predict as to who would win the crown.

Priyanka was termed as an ‘important international icon for India’ by Asjad Nazir. Nazir is the chair of the judge’s panel and also the founder of the crown – Sexiest Asian. Priyanka is both an able actress and a great singer as she has displayed her skills time and again.

Kunal Khemu and Soha Ali Khan to marry in January 2015

Love birds Kunal Khemu and Soha Ali Khan are expected to marry in January 2015. The two actors are looking to take a step further in their relationship by tying the knot in the first month of the next year. The two had got engaged in the month of July this year.

The two of them never hid anything about their relationship. On the contrary, whenever there was an opportunity, they expressed their love to each other openly. As far as their marriage is concerned, they have also finalized the date, which is understood to be January 25, 2015.

First reports suggest that the wedding of Kunal and Soha will only be simple marriage that will be attended only by the close friends and family members of the two. However, inside ‘story’ from a friend is that the marriage will indeed be a grand affair.

The question is how can a marriage from a Khan family be simple, the friend questions. The function will indeed be a grand affair. Kunal and Soha have worked in two films earlier and have been dating for around four years.

Jacqueline Fernandez replaces Deepika Padukone

Jacqueline Fernandez is in the news all the time of late. After Milan Luthria expressed his wish to work with the actress, here is another news piece where it is understood that she will be seen in the next film by Sujoy Ghosh.

Sujoy Ghosh, who remained in the news thick and fast after his successful directorial Kahaani a couple of years back is a sought after director. There were guesses around the industry that the beautiful Deepika Padukone will be seen in his next film.

However, according to the latest developments, it is understood that not Deepika but Jacqueline Fernandez will be in Sujoy Ghosh’s film. Apart from that, Saif Ali Khan will be the leading male protagonist in the film. There were reports earlier that Saif and Deepika will be paired in the film after the director was seen on the sets of Piku.

Rumors started doing rounds that the pair of Saif and Deepika would be cast as they had a great outing in their previous film Cocktail. However, latest reports suggest that there will be Jacqueline instead of Deepika Padukone in the film.

Sunny Leone will play Mamta Kulkarni in Jayesh Sheth film

Sunny Leone is supposed to have been signed for a film that will be made on former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni. Mamta Kulkarni was seen as the sex symbol in the 1990s. And reports are doing the rounds that the former adult actress Sunny Leone will be in the lead.

Jayesh Sheth, who is a renowned photographer, will be leading the film making process. When he was speaking about casting someone in the film, Jayesh said that the first lady that came to mind was Sunny Leone. The reason for casting her is that, according to Mr. Sheth Sunny resembles Mamta a lot.

Elaborating a bit, Jayesh Sheth said that both women have a very hot and sensuous body and carry an innocent face. This needs suits the best for Sunny Leone and that’s why she was chosen for the film. He however didn’t confirm if she was indeed going to do the film.

Speaking about finalizing Sunny, Jayesh said that there was still time to confirm the news and that it would be early to say anything. He said that he will take a final call only when the script is finished.

Milan Luthria wants making films with Jacqueline Fernandez

Director Milan Luthria seems to be a fan of Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez. He now wants making films with her. Jacqueline has worked with other directors like Abbas-Mastan, Mohit Suri and Sajid Khan.

Aladin, in which she made her Bollywood debut in 2009 was directed by Sujoy Ghosh was also a director she has worked with. And now, it is not the actress, but the director himself who wants to cast her in his film.

Terming her as an interesting and upcoming actress, Milan Luthria said that he had termed the flick Kick as a new beginning for her. Jacqueline was seen in Kick opposite Salman Khan. Kick was Sajid Nadiadwala’s first film as a director.

Though the debut film for Jacqueline Fernandez doomed at the box office, Milan Luthria was sharp enough to spot the talent in the actress. Speaking further about the actress, the director said that he would really happy if he gets a chance to work with the actress from Sri Lanka.

As of now, Jacqueline Fernandez is busy with the shoot of her latest flick Roy. In Roy, she will be seen in a double role.

India’s Raw Star Rituraj Mohanty wants to do playback singing

The winner of India’s Raw Star Rituraj Mohanty now wants to devote his entire time on playback singing. For the winner of the reality show, singing is everything. The Odisha singer won the singing reality show that carried a cash prize of Rs. 50 lakhs.

Apart from that, he also got a Maruti Suzuki Swift car and a contract with the TV channel STAR Plus. Being a down to earth man, Rituraj said that he would use the money for repairing his old house, which is built in mud.

Not many people know about this versatile singer from Odisha. Not many know that he was sung close to 300 songs – 280 to be precise – before he had even entered the show. The songs that he sung included songs from the genre like romantic, dubstep and hard rock.

This shows that he is already braced up for more of pro engagements. And his ambitions of winning a Filmfare award or IIFA award will be a fulfillment of his endeavor in the field of music. His another wish is working with ace musician like A R Rahman as well as Ram Sampath. And how can a list be complete without touching Lataji’s feet?

Veteran actor Deven Varma passes away aged 77

Veteran actor Deven Varma, who acted innumerable films passed away in Pune. He was 77. He was suffering from kidney failure and also suffered cardiac arrest, according to the reports from IANS.

Deven Varma had a very unique sense of humor and timing. It showed in his various films whenever he played the comic roles in his films. Some of his most memorable films are Judaai, Andaaz Apna Apna and Dil To Paagal Hai. Another of his unforgettable films is Angoor.

There is no doubt that a very accomplished actor has left a big void in the entertainment field. Just recently, Bollywood had lost Sadashiv Amrapurkar. And the death of Deven Varma has dealt a second blow to film buffs.

There were a host of condolence messages from the Bollywood fraternity after the news of the death of Mr. Varma spread. Film makers like Vikram Bhatt, Karan Johar and Madhur Bhandarkar were some of the early people send their message.

Veteran actors like Alok Nath and Anupam Kher along with actors of the current generation, Shreyas Talpade and Randeep Hooda were some of the prominent faces to send their messages on the micro-blogging site Twitter.

Rest in peace, Mr. Deven Varma!

Karan Johar’s next film with Ranbir Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

The upcoming film by film maker Karan Johar will have three superstars in it – Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma. It is understood that the title of the film is Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

The announcement has been made official by none other than Karan Johar himself. And that’s why there is nothing to speculate about. It will be the first time that the film maker will be working with the Bachchan bahu and that will be a good sign for her fans.

As far as Ranbir and Anushka are concerned, Karan worked with them earlier in the film titled Bombay Velvet. He is of the opinion that the chemistry of the two actors has been exceptional. And that is the reason why he has once again decided to cast them.

When you say Karan Johar, you invariably think of love flicks. And this will be something similar in nature. There will be love, break-ups and of course, how love is at the centerstage of a relationship.

Moral police slaps Gauhar Khan for short dress

Moral police are there in India and it was proved by a certain man who straight slapped actress Gauhar Khan. The reason? Well, she was wearing a short dress and that is what didn’t go well with this ‘moral police’.

Gauhar was hosting India’s Raw Star, which is a reality show and was being shot at the Film City in suburban Goregaon. A man from the audience came up and slapped the model as he thought she shouldn’t have worn a short dress, which doesn’t go with the Muslims.

Mohammed Akil Mallick, was the ‘moral police’ who slapped Gauhar Khan when there was the show’s break. What’s more, he also touched her inappropriately right then and there. However, the security guards present on the occasion rushed in and took control of the situation. Even the police were informed about these developments.

Gauhar Khan was awestruck when the incident happened. Actually, the man had managed to break through the security of around 250 bouncers and still made his way up to the actress. She then took a break of an hour before she managed to build herself to make her comfortable to shoot for the remaining duration of the show.