Chandigarh, November 24 The annual function of DAV Model School, Sector 15, scheduled for on Monday, i.e., November 26, is all set to be an event extraordinaire with much pomp and glitz expected for the show.

Famous Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut, who is also an alumnus of the school, is going to be the chief guest at the show.

Announcing the highlights of the show during a press conference today, Dr Rakesh Sachdeva, Principal of DAV Model School and Professor S C Gupta, Chairman, Kalpana Chawla Memorial Education Society and the sole sponsor of the mega event, informed that bollywood sensation and alumnus of DAV school Kangana Ranaut will be participating in the event to make it memorable.

Dr Sachdeva said that the event is going to be both unique and novel as for the first time a school will set up such a large stage and professionally managed paraphernalia.

Prof S C Gupta said that Kalpana Chawla Memorial Education Society is sponsoring the show in totality with a firm conviction that the path-breaking event would mark the beginning of an era of shows that will showcase talent and expose students to superior performing skills to be exhibited by trained professionals.

While Kangana will interact with students on and off the stage, the event will be marked by Saraswati Vandana, to be followed by songs and dances in Bhojpuri, Marathi and Punjabi Dances, and the annual prize distribution ceremony.

File pic of Parveen Babi in Yeh Nazdeekiyan (1982)

Bollywood most sensational star Salman Khan can't far away from the rumors for sometime. Star is always in air whether his brainsick actions and movies or his romances with various actress including Somi Ali, Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif and recent romance with his Partner Lara Dutta. After break up with Aishwarya Rai he was going along Boom Girl Katrina Kaif and concentrated on his upcoming movies. Both of them praised each other very warmly as well Katrina entered in Khan Brothers' production camp.

But it seems that was not too longer and with the releasing of Govinda, Katrina Kaif, Salman Khan and Lara Dutta starrer comedy movie Partner Salman Khan gets the friendly hand of sizzling Lara Dutta. In the film industry it is in light that both are like each other company and Salman Khan has recommended Lara Dutta to Producers to take in their films. As we know Lara Dutta and her ten years old relationship with Kelly Dorji had broken up in the past. So she also needs a nice friend like Salman who gives her few films in his friendly package.

 

 

Beautiful Ayesha Takia is one of them actresses who have a number of flop films in her account but praises by her works and for the good looking face. She works in both streams in bollywood as well as Telgu film industry. Ayesha Takia's last movie was John Abraham starrer No Smoking directed by Anurag Kashyap in which she did double role the film was also get down at the box office.

Ayesha Takia next coming movie De Taali which is based upon a story about three friends will come in 8th February, 2008. Even De Taali working title is JAlSA but its theme mainly about friendship directed by E. Niwas. De Taali is produced by Ravi Walia and starring by Ayesha Takia with her co stars like Aftab Shivdasani, Ritesh Deshmukh, Rimi Sen, and Saurabh Shukla. De Taali has been visualized in the locations of Auckland (New Zealand), Bangkok (Thailand) and Mumbai (India). Forthcoming movie has the melodious songs composed by Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani.

Madhuri Dixit.

Shilpa Shetty, the winner of Big Brother in UK, was in London's West End to promote her latest show "Miss Bollywood".

The "Miss Bollywood" is a musical extravaganza that combines spectacular choreography and staging and tells the story of 'Maya', a young classically trained choreographer who finds herself thrust into the limelight where she must sink or swim. Her tribulations include the unwanted attentions of a famous but predatory choreographer and a jealous diva. Shilpa Shetty leads a cast of 40 dancers and performs some of the Indian film industry's most popular songs in the show.

Shilpa Shetty said "I am quite excited to perform on December 12, because we are going to be doing our last show at the Royal Albert Hal - It's such a huge honour and privilege. So, when you come in and talk about "Miss Bollywood" and you see the reception you get here, it's just amazing because I think this is truly one of the first for the Bollywood fraternity to get this kind of reception from the mainstream."

She added "It all about believes in yourself, believing in your talent and not giving up easily in life."

This fun-filled musical is a celebration of Bollywood's kitsch and splendour as well as it's unique brand of humour in a colourful, contemporary and yet cultured representation of Bollywood.

The show is produced by international impresario and promoter Farhath Hussain, Ajmal & Raj Kundra.

New Delhi:  Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan's decision that he would not go to watch a cricket match again not only created ripples in the Indian Cricket Board but also left Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik disappointed.

Malik's elder brother Imran, watching the first Indo-Pak Test at the Ferozeshah Kotla here, said his whole family liked Shahrukh a lot and Shoaib was disappointed to know that the actor may not come to watch any match again.

"We often discuss cricketing matters at length and yesterday Shoaib was very disappointed after knowing about Shahrukh's statement," said Imran.

"He (Shoaib) was of the view that if we can go and watch their films why cannot they watch our matches?"

BCCI Chief Administrative Officer Ratnakar Shetty had on Tuesday said that cricket matches were being used by filmstars to promote their movies after Shahrukh watched the fifth ODI between India and Pakistan at Jaipur and talked about his latest release -- 'Om Shanti Om' -- on the live telecast.

After learning about the Shetty's objections, Shahrukh said he was sad and disappointed and would not go to watch cricket matches in future.

November 21, 2007 7:08:46 PM IST

We have heard of heroines backing off and refusing to do kissing scenes in Bollywood. But according to the source on the sets of STRANGERS, surprisingly Jimmy Shergill backed out of the lip lock scene with Nandana Sen on the day of the shoot!

According to reports, it was supposed to be a very emotional intimate moment between Jimmy and Nandana that culminates in the lip lock.

Director Anand Rai had earlier explained to Jimmy about the scene which required the actors to kiss. Though the director was a bit skeptical whether Nandana would do it, he was apparently caught off guard when Jimmy refused to do it.

But director Anand Rai justifies his lead actor, "Though I had explained the scene, I understand that actor sometime are not comfortable doing intimate scenes on screen. When I set out to make STRANGERS, I was clear that my film was about relationship. Therefore a kissing scene with Nandana or the semi-nude scene of Sonali Kulkarni, though important for the emotional turmoil the character goes, I was always flexible for options and pointers from the star cast."

When Jimmy was asked for his reaction he clarified that, when he heard the initial narration from the director he was sure, it wasn't a must do sequence in the film and made it clear that he didn't want to do it. According to him even the director understood it and was cool about the whole issue.

Lip lock or no lip lock in STRANGERS seems like Jimmy Shergill joins the bandwagon of actors like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan who do not kiss on screen!!

STRANGERS produced by Sahara One Motion Pictures is slotted to release on December 7th 2007.

Shilpa Shetty continues to make news overseas.

Cashing on the success of celebrity show Big Brother and her last film Life In A... Metro, the actress is promoting a new production of the musical Miss Bollywood in London

Shilpa plays Maya, a na�ve Indian dancer who decides to invest all of her savings into a Bollywood Dance Academy.

According to the show's website, the 'fun-filled musical is a celebration of Bollywood's kitsch and splendour as well as it's unique brand of humour in a colourful, contemporary and yet cultured representation of Bollywood.'

Renowned choreographer Ganesh Hegde is the man behind the extravagant song sequences while fashion designer Neeta Lulla has done Shilpa's elaborate outfits.

However, Miss Bollywood, which is currently touring the UK, has been panned by critics. The Daily Mail called it an 'ill-conceived, half-baked star vehicle.'

 
Alisha Bags Top Honours At Bollywood Awards

Alisha Chinoy, who instantly became a rage in India after her song 'Made In India' broke all the records a long time back, proved once again that she is still hot… at least overseas.

She bagged the Best Singer Award for her song "Its Rocking" in the film Kya Love Story Hai, at the Bollywood Music and Fashion Awards, held at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday night.

The same song also got her the Best Song of the Year Award.

Acclaimed music director, A R Rahman was given the Best Music Director Award for the film "Guru" and Sonu Nigam was adjudged the Best Male Singer for his song "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kahna".

The annual Bollywood Music and Fashion Award is the only award given for Bollywood and Indian music and fashion industry in the United States of America.
Sunnet Verma, who is fast emerging on the global fashion scene got the Best Designer of the Year Award.

Among other awards given on the occasion were Best Bhangra Artist (Jazzy for B-Romeo), Best Remix Album (DJ Sanj for Block Party), Best Pop Artist (Jay Sean for Ride It) and Best Dance Video (Bilz for 2 Step Bhangra).

Alisha later got a standing ovation for her majestic performance which was attended by many noted celebrities, most of them NRIs.

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Deepika Padukone

BANGALORE: Now that Farah Khan's "Om Shanti Om" has been declared as a hit, Bangalore's Deepika Padukone is the new rage of the Bollywood. Long-limbed and fresh-faced Deepika's bubbly presence is another big reason for the film's success apart from Shahrukh Khan's charisma. More than anyone else, the person who is over the moon over Deepika's success is her father Prakash Padukone, the badminton legend.

For the past few days, the trainees of the Tata Padukone Badminton Academy have been watching the film, courtesy Deepika Padukone.

In a chat with The Hindu, Mr. Padukone gave full credit to his daughter.

"It was a good show and she worked for her success. I am proud that she has made an impact," he said.

What pleases him is the fact that Deepika was not a whit overawed by Shahrukh Khan or for that matter anyone else.

"She has always been level-headed and knows what she is doing," said Mr. Padukone.

If Deepika did not choose to be model or Bollywood star, she would have become the most glamorous badminton star in the country. She had played a few State-ranking tournaments as a sub-junior with moderate success. But badminton's loss was Bollywood's gain.

Mr. Padukone wants Deepika to choose her roles with care and pick the right ones.

"What I would love to see is that she plays some good roles, not just glamorous stuff," he said.

Will she act as badminton star now that films such as "Chak De" are a big success?

Mr. Padukone is excited by the thought. "Why not? That would be a good idea. She could enact my own story, how as a youngster I struggled to make it to the top, eating, sleeping and playing just badminton and struggling to go on tours and living always in suspense, whether I would board the flight or not. Yes, I think there is enough masala in it," he said.

Shah Rukh Khan.

JUST A NUMBER: Rajnikanth and Shriya in Sivaji.

MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan refused to accept the charges levelled against him for defying an Anti-Smoking Act during the recent Twenty20 cricket match in Mumbai.

National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication, an anti-smoking group, had issued legal notice against Khan for allegedly lighting up in public in violation of India's anti-smoking law. "This is not how a superstar should behave... Adored by millions (he) shouldn't lend a helping hand to promote smoking," the group's general secretary Shekhar Salkar said.

The truth, however, is that Bollywood has precisely three actors who can sell a film on their name - Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Aamir Khan.

"Statistics have proved that others like Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham have to be sold in clever packages," says a trade analyst.

Of course, if the film itself is appreciated ¬like a 'Lage Raho Munnabhai', 'Malamaal Weekly', 'Gangster'; 'Khosla Ka Ghosla' or 'Corporate', all of whom made it to the 2006 hit list - the stars don't matter.