Aishwarya should have got IIFA award for ‘Jodhaa Akbar’: JayaMUMBAI - Priyanka Chopra is a “good actress” but daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai was more deserving of the best actress award for her work in “Jodhaa Akbar” at the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) (awards) in Macau, says Jaya Bachchan. Gowariker picks new composer over Rahman for ‘…Rashee?’NEW DELHI - After working with Oscar-winning music maestro A.R. Rahman in three of his hits - “Lagaan”, “Swades” and “Jodhaa Akbar”, director Ashutosh Gowariker has roped in Sohail Sen for his romantic comedy “What’s Your Rashee?” set to release Sep 25. My mother didn’t like me in bikini: KareenaMUMBAI - Mum is the word for Kareena Kapoor and the actress would go to any length to keep her mother happy. So she has decided to stay away from bikini scenes as her mother, yesteryear heroine Babita, didn’t like her in a two-piece suit in “Tashan”. Western attires score over Indian on IIFA green carpetMACAU - Flowing, elaborate, layered and slinky Western dresses scored over the India sari or salwar kameez for most Bollywood actresses at the green carpet of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards here. Shah Rukh to do daring stunts in ‘Don 2′MUMBAI - His shoulder surgery and Indian Premier League matches put him out of the silver screen action for a while. Now Shah Rukh Khan is all set to do daring stunts in the sequel to “Don - The Chase Begins Again”, though there will be no double role. ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ sweeps IIFA awards with perfect 10 (Roundup)MACAU - In true Oscar-style, Ashutosh Gowariker’s historical romance “Jodhaa Akbar” swept the International Indian Film Acadmey (IIFA) awards 2009 here Saturday with a perfect 10 bag of trophies, being named the best film and fetching its male lead Hrithik Roshan the best actor award and Gowariker the best director award. Shah Rukh honoured at IIFA eventMACAU - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has been skipping the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards apparently due to his rivarly with its brand ambassador Amitabh Bachcha, was honoured with the Star of the Decade award at the event here Saturday. Shahid Kapoor voted sexiest vegetarianNEW DELHI - After Kareena Kapoor, actor Shahid Kapoor has been voted the sexiest vegetarian in Asia by a new poll conducted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The star says that his selection has broken the myth that “fitness cannot be achieved by eating vegetarian food”. Terrorism defined pre and post IIFA awardsMACAU - Terrorism in an unnamed but well-developed country was now being defined in terms of pre and post the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards being hosted there, according to IIFA director Sabbas Joseph. Post ‘Kyonkii…’ Tulsi, Baa to team up again for comedy (Snippets)MUMBAI - After their daily soap “Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thhi”, Smriti Irani and Sudha Shivpuri once again team up for the comedy series “Maniben.com”. Bollywood stars unveil audio cinema on mobile phonesMUMBAI - Bollywood director Madhur Bhandarkar and actors Kangana Ranaut and Mugdha Godse unveiled audio cinema on mobile phones here on Wednesday. Priyanka, Hurman greeted each other cordially, danced together in a party
Double roles back in vogue in tinsel townNEW DELHI - Shah Rukh Khan did it in “Don” and then in “Om Shanti Om”. Now Shahid Kapur and Akshay Kumar are also set to play twin avatars in their forthcoming films - the trend of double roles seems to be catching on in Bollywood again. Miss World preparations need full concentration: Pooja Chopra (Interview)NEW DELHI - Tired of answering questions about joining Bollywood, Miss India World Pooja Chopra has only the Miss World competition on her mind which she says is taking up all her time and concentration. Rajesh Khanna to receive IIFA lifetime achievement awardNEW DELHI - Yesteryear’s superstar Rajesh Khanna will be given the lifetime achievement award at the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Macau next month. Priyanka Chopra dived from a four-storey flip board just for fun!
Shahid Kapur turns photographer (Film Snippets)MUMBAI - Actor Shahid Kapur, who had taken a fancy to bikes and splurged Rs.1.5 million on one, has now found a new interest. He has been attracted to photography. |