Mallika Sherawat signs a film for free

Yes, she may have been in the news recently for making big bucks from small appearances, but now reports are that Bollywood sex-kitten Mallika Sherawat has signed a film for free.The lucky producer is Ronnie Screwvala whose next unnamed film has been signed by Mallika for free.It is to be mentioned here that all actors and actresses pocket an amount when they sign a film, which is called signing amount.Mallika has been in the news recently because of her ten-minute Rs. 1.5 crore act in Himesh Reshammiya ’s debut movie as an actor Aap Ka Suroor and this was not the first time she did an expensive stint.Earlier too, Mallika charged a huge amount for just an item song in Guru and how can one forget the new year bash where she has been paid in lakhs for a ten-minute performance by a Mumbai based five star hotel.So Screwvala should be thanking to his stars that Mallika has signed his film for free.While on ‘Aap Ka Suroor’, its main attraction is said to be Mallika’s ‘Mehbooba’ number.Asha Bhosle has provided the vocals for the song Mehbooba which is a tribute to Panchamda. Mallika adds spice to the screen with her moves while dancing to mystic and eternally alluring Mehbooba.The song has Mallika dressed in a beautiful emerald green gypsy costume and she looks stunningly sexy. The costume is designed by Ashley Rebello. According to sources, this outfit was made as a tribute to Helen , who danced to the original ‘Mehbooba’ number in the cult classic Sholay .Mallika is planning to auction the same outfit on the film’s release date, June 29. The venue for the event is yet to be decided, but if reports are to be believed the event will be held at the film’s premiere in Mumbai.

Meghna Naidu plays a sex worker

Meghna Naidu enacts the role of a sex worker in a film that aims to expose some harsh realities of rural India.The movie, titled Rivaaz , is made by Ashok Nanda. The film’s story is based on true facts about certain Indian villages where flesh trade is the livelihood of people. Women in such villages are pushed into prostitution while men become their pimps.In ‘Rivaaz’, Meghna plays a girl named Chanda in one such village. Although her mother and father prompt her to become a prostitute, Chanda is against this tradition. And when she finally does succumb, she is unable to get customers and is beaten by her brother. Ashok Nanda reportedly did extensive research on the subject. He has also visited some of these villages under cover.When Meghna first heard the movie’s subject, she refused to believe that such villages exist anymore. But Ashok Nanda provided her with irrefutable proof. That’s when she realized the harsh realities many girls live under in these villages.Meghna says working in ‘Rivaaz’ was a very disturbing experience. Even though she was playing just a character, she was disturbed to see how parents push their daughters into prostitution.‘Rivaaz’ was mainly shot in Wai in Maharashtra. The movie also stars Deepti Naval and Alok Nath .

Shilpa Shetty has received the Silver Star Award for her outstanding contribution to international humanitarian causes, particularly for spreading awareness of AIDS/HIV among people.Labour Leader of House of Commons Jack Straw presented the award to the 31-year old actor at Durbar Court in Britain's Foreign and Commonwealth Office on Friday night, as part of the celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of the election of Keith Vaz, the NRI leader, Labour MP and former minister for FCO.In her brief acceptance speech, Shetty, the winner of last Celebrity Big Brother show, said Vaz had played an important role when she was racially abused by some of the contestants. "He screamed the loudest," she acknowledged.Lauding the work of the NRI leader both for the Asian community and the society as a whole, Straw who was the guest of honour said, "Keith has worked assiduously as an ambassador for New Britain. Keith represents everything that is good in our party."Straw, the Campaign Manager for Gordon Brown before he was unanimously elected as Leader of the Labour Party to succeed Tony Blair, said, "As a member of the campaign cell, Vaz played a key role in ensuring Brown's unanimous choice".Observing that Britain has undergone a change for the better during the last 20 years, Straw said, "Now we celebrate diversity in this country and we judge people by what they can offer and not by the colour of their eyes, hair or skin. One person who has symbolised and responsible to a great degree for making Britain a better place is Keith Vaz. We love you and we admire you. You are a great guy."

Priyanka Chopra to lead India Day Parade in New York

Bollywood beauty Priyanka Chopra is set to lead the 27th India Day Parade as Grand Marshal in New York in August to celebrate the country's 60th Independence Day.The annual parade, which will be held on August 19, is organised in Manhattan by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) and attracts thousands of people every year. It is considered the biggest such event outside India.Announcing details of the parade at the Indian Consulate in New York on Wednesday, FIA president Shobhana Patel said comedian Johnny Lever would be the chief guest. The theme of the parade would be "Women's Shakti" (power), Patel said.Music composer A R Rahman , who is on a concert tour of the US, was present at the function. He was Grand Marshal for the 2006 parade.Known personalities who have participated in the past FIA parades include actresses Madhuri Dixit and Rekha, spiritual guru Morari Bapu, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former mayor Rudy Giuliani.Set up in 1981, FIA is a large, influential umbrella organisation of the Indian community in the US. It boasts of 300,000 members in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The objective of its annual India Day Parade is to project Indian Americans' progress and unity to other communities.

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Katrina Kaif on a roll

Katrina Kaif has proved her detractors wrong with her acting in Vipul Shah’s movie Namastey London . And now she has signed a big movie to be made by Subhash Ghai .Not long ago, Katrina was labeled as “a silent beauty” because she could not speak fluent Hindi and therefore got her dialogues dubbed in movies. Critics also claimed that she did not know how to act and that she had an expressionless face.Though Katrina has been part of successful films like Maine Pyar Kyon Kiya and Sarkar , her roles in these films were not big enough for her to take much credit for the movie’s good run. But in ‘Namastey London’ she shares equal footage as the movie’s hero Akshay Kumar. And now, filmmaker Subhash Ghai has signed Katrina for his next film titled Main Yuvraj . The film will have three heroes: Salman Khan , Anil Kapoor and Zayed Khan .It is believed that Ghai was quite impressed by Katrina’s work in ‘Namastey London’ and decided to cast her in the role of a modern girl who is passionate about music. In Ghai’s words, Katrina suits the role perfectly.Katrina will have to learn a musical instrument for her role in ‘Main Yuvraj’. She is presently shooting for Abbas Mastan’s movie Race after which she will begin preparing for her role in Ghai’s film.‘Main Yuvraj’ will be an out-and-out musical film. A R Rahman will compose its music. Ghai himself will produce and direct the film.The movie will go on the floors in the first week of June this year.

Abhishek-Aishwarya love story : A brief history

The actress moved away from Salman and found love in Vivek Oberoi .On the other hand, Abhishek’s engagement to Karisma Kapoor was broken off and she married a Delhi-based businessman in 2003. Abhi accepted the break-up and sank himself into work.That was the time when Abhi and Ash had already worked together in two films : Dhai Akshar Prem Ke and Kuch Naa Kaho . They were friends but there was nothing more to their relationship.Even as Abhishek was single and available in those days, Ash was seeing Vivek. She even offered prayers with him at a temple in South India. But this relationship too was not to last long.Things began getting sour when Vivek acknowledged in a TV interview that he was seeing Ash, and admitted that marriage was a possibility between them. This allegedly angered Ash who had strictly avoided talking about her personal life in media.Reports of Ash-Vivek break up surfaced in November 2005 and within weeks it was confirmed that the couple had split. It is hard to tell when exactly the first sparks of romance began between Ash and Abhishek. Some people say it was during the shooting of the song ‘Kajra Re’ for Bunty Aur Babli .
Anyway, seeds of love were sown between them, and Abhi fondly began calling Ash ‘Number Nine’ because she was named the ninth most beautiful woman in the world by a magazine.By the beginning of 2006, Ash and Abhi romance was already fodder for gossip mills. However, the two never acknowledged their relationship in public.Then, in February 2006, Amitabh Bachchan ’s brother Ajitabh made a visit to the Bangalore-based astrologer Chandrashekhar Swamy with the horoscopes of Ash and Abhi, thereby fuelling the speculation that marriage was certainly on the cards for the couple.
In the meantime, Ash and Abhi began signing a string of movies together. They signed Umrao Jaan , Dhoom 2 (in which they were not paired) and Mani Ratnam’s Guru .It was during the making of ‘Guru’ in June 2006, Ash and Abhi became less cautious about being seen together at public places. They visited a cancer hospital, they saw movies together and visited nightclubs in Chennai.In the months that followed, Ash began to be a part of the Bachchan family, attending dinners and visiting temples with them. In November 2006, just after the release of ‘Dhoom 2’, Ash and Abhi performed a series of pujas at the Kashi Vishwanath temple and Sankat Mochan temple in Varanasi.ENGAGEMENTIt is learnt that Abhishek proposed to Aishwarya after the premiere of ‘Guru’ in Toronto last week and the actress accepted his proposal without a second thought.
After flying back to Mumbai, the couple got engaged on Sunday, Jan 14, at the Bachchans’ residence. Only close friends and relatives from both the families were present at the engagement ceremony.While there is still no word on when the marriage would be, it is being speculated that Abhi and Ash might tie the knot on February 19, 2007, because it has been declared an auspicious day by their astrologer.

'Aishwarya graceful dancer than Mallika'

Mallika Sherawat sure has sex appeal. But she can’t match the dancing skills of Aiswarya Rai .The two ladies are acting in Mani Ratnam’s latest release Guru . The movie has both Ash and Mallika in two different songs that showcase their dancing skills.Mallika plays a dancer from abroad and appears in a slightly sensuous number called ‘Maiyya Maiyya’. Ash, on the other hand, is introduced in the film in the song ‘Barso Re’.Dance instructor Brinda, who has choreographed the steps for both Ash and Mallika in the film, is appreciative of Mallika’s dancing skills, but she also asserts that Ash is more nimble and graceful in dance movements.Not many know that Ash has been trained in Indian classical dances and began shooting for ‘Guru’ right after Umrao Jaan in which she played a courtesan with immaculate dancing skills.Choreographer Brinda is quoted as saying: "Mallika is very talented, but when compared to Aishwarya she comes second place. Even in small movements, Aishwarya is brilliant." Mallika has just a walk-on part in ‘Guru’ while Ash plays the movie’s leading lady.

Aishwarya takes an elephant ride

Mumbai, Now that her problems with the customs department have ended, there are joyful tidings for Bollywood's beauty queen Aishwarya Rai. She is back in Jaipur shooting for Ashutosh Gowariker's "Jodha-Akbar" with Hrithik Roshan."It's going great!" Aishwarya exulted from Jaipur as she prepared for the day's shoot.So, has she done any horse riding and sword-fighting as yet? "None of the above. But I rode an elephant for a scene. And his name was Lakhi.
After 'Dhoom 2' and its hi-tech ambience and accessories, entering a world of elephants and Mughal grandeur is a true culture shock. And a real challenge for both Hrithik and me after 'Dhoom 2'," Aishwarya told IANS. "But what's the life of an actor without challenges? I'm at a stage in my career where I need to constantly re-invent myself."
About the elephant ride, Aishwarya explained with a giggle, "It wasn't exactly a unique experience. I've ridden an elephant before for Gurinder Chaddha's 'Bride & Prejudice', though very briefly. "In 'Jodha-Akbar' everything is far more elaborate. I guess I must be the only actress of my generation to have taken two elephant rides."

Ash Has Got a Money Mail

Aishwariya Rai is making millions by starring in big films both in India as well as abroad. She also happens to be the highest paid brand ambassadors in the country. So, it’s bound to make news when a parcel containing 23, 000 Euros (Approximately Rs 14 lakhs) weighing 16.5 kgs is addressed to her name and address by an unknown person from South Africa.The customs officials had notified regarding this parcel to Rai but she didn’t revert back to their repeated notifications through letters. Ash is currently shooting for Ashutosh Gowarikar’s ‘Akbar Jodha’ in Jaipur and the customs officials have clearly stated to her manager Haris Singh that they can’t wait for her beyond the end of this week after which she would have to be summoned under the Customs Act.According to the customs officials she was not under investigation but if she continues to be non-cooperative with the investigations then she could face action under the Customs Act. The consignor is the one who is really answerable and can be questioned even if he is a Non-Indian. Film industry sources are saying that it might be an act of a fan who was eager to prove his loyalty towards the beautiful former Miss World. Well…What can we say…There are other better ways of showing your affection-n-loyalty dude

Ash-Abhi: Wedded to Rumours

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan have gained a prolific proficiency at making headlines. I guess even you guys must be tired of hearing about them. Be it the cash-from-admirers to awards controversy, or the infamous kiss between Ash-Hrithik angering Bachchans, this couple is hogging the limelight. Like it or not! Now, the latest twist in the tale is the news of Ash being a part of Bachchan clan’s pooja at Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi on the occasion of Amitabh’s father Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s 100 birth anniversary.It was supposed to be a private affair but the media got wind of it. Hence, encircled stills on television and snap shots of Abhi-Ash on front pages of newspapers with vermilion on their forehead (hiding the worry lines maybe). Speculation was rife that a pooja has been organized to address Aishwrya’s Mangal dosh. Some others said that the couple exchanged rings. Still others said that Ash sat on Abhi’s left side like a wife would do according to the rituals.This continuous media circus is getting bizarre. I don’t understand why Bachchans or Rai’s parents for that matter make their stand clear on the status of the relationship the couple share

Aishwarya & Hrithik Sizzle in Dhoom2.

Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai was in her hottest portrayal till date in this movie. Her mind blowing costumes outfit designed by Anaita Shroff Adajania was an added attraction for the cine-lovers.
The Hrithik-Ash pair ends up as an almost perfect screen pair, leaving nothing to be desired. The make-up experts of D:2 brought in from London really did a marvelous job. They completely transformed the stars to different human beings.
The transformation seemed to be a real manifestation of the inward beauty into the outward sphere.Aishwarya Rai played the role of a golden girl Sunehri in D:2, who is in the habit of embracing big dreams of Amsterdam, Australia and America, though in reality she lived in the suburbs of Mumbai.
A remarable change occurs in the life of Sunehri when Aryan comes into her life. This incident transforms her existence and elevates her to new heights.The role of Aryan is played by Hrithik Roshan, who happens to be a perfect thief. He is a real connoisseur and an embodiment of cool, hot, smooth and tough characteristics.
Aryan also performs the most dare devil and impossible heists. Both Aryan and Sunehri were a perfect match, whose on-screen chemistry can really allure the crowd into the theatres

Aish`s Last Legion Trailer Gets 1 Million Hits

Beverly Hills, November 21, 2006 -- Hollywood's leading entertainment portal Hollywood.tv received over one million views after it exclusively showcased the trailer for The Last Legion today.Top Hollywood studio heads as well as top industry pundits are all raving about Aishwarya's performance in The Last Legion and the movie is creating some serious buzz online, and in Hollywood.Sheeraz Hasan, founder of Hollywood.tv reports that 60% of the views online came from the US and 40% from all other countries around the world."People were so blown away with Aishwarya Rai after watching the trailer and can't wait to see the movie early next year," said Hasan.In 'The Last Legion' Ash plays a warrior princess. She will be seen horse riding and sword fighting in the movie. Hollywood analysts are saying this is the first time American audiences will see a Bollywood star doing similar stunts to those that Angelina Jolie performed in Tomb Raider.The film is set in 470 A.D. when the Roman Empire was crumbling and the last Roman emperor, the 12-year-old Romulus Augustus, escaped the rebels and set forth on a perilous trek to Britain with a small band of companions to track down his last legion.Apart from Aishwarya and Sir Ben Kingsley, the film stars Colin Firth, Thomas Sangster, Peter Mullan, John Hannah and James Cosmo. The movie was shot in Tunisia and Slovakia and is being distributed by MGM. The film hits theaters in the US early 2007

Aishwarya says YES to Will Smith !

Indian Super Star Aishwarya Rai is all set to act as Will Smith’s leading lady – ending weeks of speculation on whether she would be able to fit her dates to suit Smith’s project.
During his visit to India in February, Smith met many Bollywood biggies, including Aishwarya, and was reported to have made the offer of the film during this visit.
Aishwarya will be cast as the leading lady opposite Smith in the film.Shooting is expected to commence later this year.
Aishwarya, who was originally scheduled to be Smith`s co-star in last year`s comedy Hitch before the deal fell through, will finally be his heroine!
According to reports, Aishwarya and Smith got along very well during their meeting and Aish really liked the project and her role in the film.
All the best Aish and Will, we hope this new flick sets the cash registers ringing for both of u!

Ash and Mallika go at each other again

The Internet rumor zone says they are flaring up for a bigger fight.Ash and Mallika go at each other again. It is well known they dislike each other. Some say they are in love actually and exchange SMS. But openly the feud can hit climax next month as both gear up to expose each other

Aishwarya Rai to Consult an Able Astrologer

Aishwarya Rao acted in the film 'Mistress of Spices' and there was much hype about the same. But that was utterly flopped in England leaving no recognition to Aishwarya Rai. There have been many open comments about the film and Aishwarya's poor performance in the film in Indian television shows. Aishwarya Rai's attempt to turn the heads of big wigs in Hollywood has gone in vain.Although she got ample recognition in Cannes and other film festivals, and despite bagging a role beside Will Smith tentatively, she feels that days are bad for her.
She is more concerned about all these as she has also fallen down from the cycle and admitted in Hospital recently. She says her intuition says that days are not good for her and hence opting for Astrologer's consultation.
Well, doctor flashes on mind when one is ill and astrologer flashes when one feel that time is bad.

More bad news for Aishwarya Rai !

After the Mistress Of Spices setback there is more bad news for Aishwarya Rai and her fans.
The beautiful actress has been nudged out of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World list.
By fellow Indians; Infosys President Nandan Nilekani, who has been called "the Indian at the centre of the global economy" and New York-based entrepreneur Vikram Akula, who has been recognised for "finding novel ways of supporting India's poor".
Knowing Aishwarya's resilience and fightback qualities, we are sure she will bounce back.

Dream 2005-Aish Dates UP Grocer!

In a country of more than 100 crore fans,a Vivek Oberoi and Salman Khan,a UP grocer won a dream date with Aishwarya Rai in April 2005 if u missed it read it how he did it.
Lucky stars have smiled upon Sanjay Kumar, a grocer in UP. The man has won a date with none other than Aishwarya Rai. Sanjay, a 24-yr-old grocer from the sleepy town of Hapur, had never imagined that he would one day date the woman who has set millions of hearts aflutter throughout the world.
Lady luck smiled on him the day he bought a bottle of Coke and ended up becoming the regional winner for Coca-Cola's under-the-crown promotion, ‘Thanda Aish-Cash’. As the winner of the contest, Sanjay will get to spend an entire evening with Ash at the premiere of her upcoming movie in Mumbai.
Sanjay, who is a self-confessed ardent fan of Aishwarya, says that he couldn’t believe his luck when he discovered that he had won a date with his Spppano ki RAni.And there is a chance that Sanjay may also end up winning a tour with Ash to a foreign location for the premiere of her movie. For that he will have to win the lucky draw round as well.

Iceland is now 'Ashland'?

It doesn't cease to surprise us as to the reach and impact of Bollywood; especially of our glorious stars.
And it amazed us no end when we heard that in remote regions, as far away as Iceland, Bollywood rules.
We were introduced to a top league Icelandic movie producer and writer (he's also worked on big Hollywood projects and on TV shows like OC), Christian Thoddarsson.
And though the man knows every big name in the west, he had a tough time pronouncing some desi names.
But he'd obviously heard of our mega Movie industry and obviously there was one glam name that came to him instantly - Ash!
"I've heard such wonderful things about her. And I've seen her pictures and interviews and she is simply beautiful. I would love to come down and sign her up for a Hollywood-Bollywood-Icelandic co-production. With some stars from the west. I'm sure it's all a grand workable plan."
Guys it won't be long before the cool Icelanders are bitten by the 'Ash' bug,after all she too is an ice maiden and on top a Miss World too and also a Bollywood and Hollywood star,do you think it will be long before Iceland is turned into 'Ashland'?.
On behalf of all the 'Ash' fans from around the world we welcome all the cool dudes from Iceland to 'Ashland'......welcome aboard.

Watchout for Aishwarya`s stunning stunts !

Going by Dhoom II Director Sanjay Gadhvi’s revelations, alabaster beauty Aishwarya Rai has made acrobatic assertions during the making of his film.
He remarked that the comely lass trained for months for the action sequences in his pet project.
"Ash has a lot of guts. She has done some awesome stunts in the film. She did power yoga for two months and has a perfectly toned body," Gadhvi exulted in a newspaper interview.
However, Gadhvi did not divulge details about the stunts in Dhoom II nor did her reveal much about the plot. The most he would let on is that it is a fast-paced cops and robbers movie.
He however disclosed that the Dhoom sequel is slated for release later this year, and that it is "bigger, better" and "faster and more furious" than the original.
Such stunning stunt acts apart, such disclosures are quite in keeping with the Rai (opinion) of her fans who drool over her sex appeal and charm rather than for her histrionic skills.
The movie, which was filmed in Namibia, South Africa and India also stars Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan and Bipasha Basu