Wednesday, January 5, 2011

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Just In - Salman spotted with a firangi girl!

Just In - Salman spotted with a firangi girl!
As is often said - To get over one girl, find another ;)
But is it to get over Katrina or to get her jealous?

Exclusive Fooatge of Governor Punjab's body in Operation Theater

I don’t have regret on my action: Mumtaz Qadri


Mumtaz Qadri who is Accused of Governor Punjab’s assassination on Tuesday said that he does not have regret on his action.
Sources said that police have recorded Qadri’s statement.
According to statement, his action was reaction of Salman Taseer’s statement against Blasphemy law.
The statement further said that he made this plane three days ago, adding that he was leaving with his two months old son and wife, he also prayed to Allah for their protection.

Birth anniversary of Z.A.Bhutto to be observed in simple manner

The birth anniversary of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto will be observed in a simple manner on January 5 (Wednesday)across the country to pay tributes to the founder of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). The decision to observe the birth anniversary of PPP Founder Chairman in a simple way was made after the assassination of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer.
The workers of PPP will pledge on the day to follow the philosophy and ideology of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and will remain united and organized under the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari.

Taseer’s assassination: FIR lodged in Kohsar Police Station


FIR of the assassination of Governor Punjab Salman Taseer has been lodged in Kohsar police station on Wednesday.
The FIR was lodged by Taseer’s son Shehryar Taseer under anti-terrorism act clause 7 and clause 302.
Governor Punjab Salman Taseer was assassinated by his own bodyguard in Kohsar area of Islamabad.

Pak trio desperate to play again


Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Aamer on Wednesday voiced confidence they would again play for their country ahead of a make-or-break anti-corruption tribunal in Doha.
The pair, along with Mohammad Asif, face the hearing Thursday on charges of spot-fixing during Pakistan’s tour of England last year in a scandal that rocked the sport.
It is alleged that they conspired in the bowling of deliberate no-balls — claims they all deny.
Butt, the Pakistan captain, said he was

Big tuna fetches record $396,000 in Tokyo


A giant bluefin tuna fetched a record 32.49 million yen, or nearly $396,000, in Tokyo on Wednesday, in the first auction of the year at the world’s largest wholesale fish market.
The price for the 754-pound (342-kilogram) tuna beat the previous record set in 2001 when a 445-pound (202-kilogram) fish sold for 20.2 million yen, a spokesman for Tsukiji market said.
“It was an exceptionally large fish,” said the official, Yutaka Hasegawa. “But we were all surprised by the price.”
The massive tuna was bought and shared by the

Toshiba plans big push on glasses-free 3D TV


Toshiba Corp will begin selling a 40-inch glasses-free 3D television in fiscal 2011 and plans to start marketing the groundbreaking devices beyond its home turf of Japan, executives said on Tuesday.
The Japanese conglomerate, which sells everything from household appliances to nuclear power stations, has already launched 12-inch and 20-inch versions of its glasses-free TV in Japan.
The company also sells 3D-capable televisions for use with customary glasses, along the lines of

S.Korea’s Samsung Group to invest 38 bln$ in 2011


Samsung Group, South Korea’s largest business group, said on Wednesday it plans to invest a record 43.1 trillion won (38.3 billion dollars) in 2011 on research and development and to develop new businesses.
The group will invest 29.9 trillion won in expanding or building new plants producing televisions, liquid crystal display panels and other electronics gadgets and additional 12.1 trillion won on research and development.
The group will also hire 25,000 new workers, it said in a statement.
The new investment for 2011, up 18 percent from the

Rahman to launch music video with Dido?


Double Oscar-award winning Indian music composer A.R. Rahman has revealed that he’s coming out with a music video. Speculations are rife that it’s the visual representation of his recent international collaboration with English sensation Dido for a number in Danny Boyle’s “127 Hours”.
“Hey Guys, watch out for the world premiere of my new music video… coming soon,” he tweeted.
The 44-year-old also linked a picture with the comment, that shows him wearing a suede jacket and goggles near a helicopter. He, however, leaves the viewers at the

‘Dhobi Ghat’ to disappoint hard core Aamir fans’: Kiran Rao


Hard core fans of Bollywood star Aamir Khan may be disappointed in ‘Dhobi Ghat’ (Mumbai Dairies), even though he is one of the characters in the film, because it is not a ‘regular’ commercial blockbuster, said its director Kiran Rao today.
The film, scheduled to be released on January 21, captures the growing relationship between a young washerman or ‘dhobi’ (Pratiek Babbar) and migrant girl (Kriti Malhotra). It is an art house film and not the ‘regular’ commercial blockbuster that Aamir Khan is now

Abhishek Bachchan Joining Katrina Kaif To Tickle The Funny Bones


Abhishek Bachchan and Katrina Kaif have put the rumors to rest now about their not pairing up together for a film.
The duo will now be sharing the screen space opposite each other in a romantic comedy to be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.
The last romantic comedy that Rajkumar Santoshi made was Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani which had Katrina Kaif in the lead opposite Ranbir Kapoor.
So far, both the comedies that Santoshi has directed have been accepted well by the audience, while

Salman to appear on KJo’s show


Karan Johar sure knows his way around Bollywood superstars, or so it appears. The director cum host of hit celeb chat show ‘Koffee with Karan’ has convinced Salman Khan to appear for a candid conversation on his controversial show.
KJo, who being a part of SRK’s camp has been indirectly at war with Sallu, has managed to convince the superstar to be on his show. And this is the first time that Salman will appear on his chat show.
Confirming the news a source told a daily, “Salman Khan has given his consent to appear on the

Gadget charger harnesses walking power

Gadget charger harnesses walking power LAS VEGAS: A US company has come up with a baton-shaped device that charges gadgets using power generated by walking, hiking or running.

Tremont Electric was in Las Vegas on Tuesday for the Consumer Electronics Show, where it will tout the nPower PEG (personal energy generator) as ideally suited for today's gizmo-dependent lifestyles.

"It's for any outdoors enthusiast who is deep in the woods and doesn't have access to a power outlet or for a commuter who constantly needs backup battery power," said Jessica Davis of Tremont.

"You could use this for an emergency situation or just for your commute."

Kamran in, Malik out of Pakistan WC2011 probables

Kamran in, Malik out of Pakistan WC2011 probables LAHORE: Pakistan selectors Tuesday included spot-fixing suspect Kamran Akmal in a preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup but left out former captain Shoaib Malik and leg-spinner Danish Kaneria.

The committee twice deferred announcing the squad as they sought clearance from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on players who were reportedly under suspicion of match-fixing during Pakistan's tour of England last year.

Shahid Afridi is expected to retain the one-day captaincy for the World Cup.

The 10th World Cup will be hosted jointly by Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka from February 19 to April 2, with

Punjab governor Taseer laid to rest

 LAHORE: Punjab Governor Salman Taseer has been laid to rest with all national honour in Shuhada Cemetery at Cavalry Ground here by the side of martyrs of Pakistan Army, Geo News reported Wednesday.

Earlier, funeral prayers for his eternal peace were offered at Governor House attended by thousands of people including government officials, political leaders and other renowned persons from every walk of life.

Allama Afzal Chisti of Ulema Wing of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) led the funeral prayers of the deceased Taseer. 

President Asif Ali Zardari sent a sheet of flowers to be laid on Taseer’s body. It should be mentioned here that Zardari dispatched Faryal Talpur to represent him through the last religious rituals of

Lindsay Lohan out of rehab



Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has been discharged from a rehabilitation centre after spending three months there as part of her probation stemming from charges of driving under the influence of alcohol.

According to a source at Betty Ford Centre, the actress was discharged Monday. However, Lohan, 24, will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing and sessions with her psychiatrist until a Feb 24 court hearing, reports people.com.


Kim Kardashian doesn't find herself sexy



Socialite Kim Kardashian, who started off the New Year by shooting for the cover of a glamour magazine, doesn't consider herself sexy.

"I don't find myself as sexy as everyone thinks," people.com quoted her as saying. "I'm a lot more insecure than people would assume, but with little stupid things. When I get dressed, I'm always so indecisive," she added.

She will feature on the February issue of the magazine.

I am silently hoping for a miracle still: Samir Soni



Samir Soni's eviction from Bigg Boss just before the finale this week, took viewers by surprise. Several expected him to be in the finals and emerge triumphant.

There has been outrage over his exit on several social networking sites even though the model-actor has yet to come to terms with his shock ouster ...

Q. Did you expect to get out?
 No... not all. I was hoping to be in the finals and go through till the last.

Q.Do you think you will be recalled? Anything is possible on a reality show!
I am silently hoping for a miracle still!

Celina Jaitley gets engaged



Talks about Celina Jaitley being married to Dubai-based hotelier Peter Haag have been making the rounds, but the actress has not commented on the matter. Until now1

The light-eyed actress confesses to her beau's existence for the first time, "I have known Peter for the last couple of years.

We met through my family and exchanged numbers but we started dating each other 10 months ago. I was superstitious about my relationship and that's why I chose not to talk about it."

She adds, "Except our families, nobody knew we were seeing each other.

Dream Sequence put on hold



After much speculation, debate and controversy, the film Dream Sequence, to be produced by Ekta Kapoor and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, has been put on hold.

Says a source, "Right from day one, Dream Sequence (Jaagte Raho) was ridden with problems.

Initially, Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone were to play the lead but first Saif and later Deepika distanced themselves from the project.

At one point, Abhay Deol was to fill in for SAK, who then showed a renewed interest in doing the part, and then had second thoughts for the second time."

While the hunt for the cast was on, Bhardwaj was

Tennis trumps Vivek, Priyanka's honeymoon



Vivek Oberoi cancelled his Red Sea honeymoon with wife Priyanka as he was asked to play a tennis match with Mahesh Bhupathi, Leander Paes and Tamil star Suriya.

Says a source close to Vivek, "Vivek and Priyanka decided to postpone their honeymoon to the Red Sea because he was invited to kickstart an opening exhibition match at the Chennai Open with Bhupathi, Paes and Suriya yesterday.

The actor is fond of Bhupathi and immediately jumped at the chance. Also he has been nominated for the Screen awards and is hosting the Apsara awards and he will be going on his honeymoon a bit later in the month."

The actor was excited about the match as it's an international sporting event. "Playing with the tennis stars and his buddy Suriya was exciting for Vivek.

Grandpa's glares give Hrithik a scare



Hrithik Roshan had to literally fight through thousands of fans in his bid to get his maternal grandfather J Om Prakash a particular pair of glares he wears.

Says a source close to Hrithik, "Duggu(Hrithik) is very close to his naana (but calls him deda) and always picks up stuff for him whenever he's travelling abroad.

Last Saturday, while he was in Dubai, Hrithik wanted to buy a pair of sunglasses for his naana an exact copy of what he himself wears. The grandpa had admired it and the actor wanted to surprise him by buying it for him."

Little did he know that it would become a scary experience for them. "He took his naana to the Mall of Emirates since it was a

Ali Zafar-Imran Khan at war



Ali Zafar and Imran Khan are playing brothers in Yash Raj's Mere Brother Ki Dulhan but they haven't managed to become even friends on the sets of the film.

Ali plays the brother whose dulhan (Katrina) Imran steals, however off-screen it is not a woman who is cause of animosity between the two actors.

A source from the unit reveals that Imran has been maintaining a distance from the boy from across the border, because he finds his attitude questionable.

Not one to make a display of his disapproval, Khan has withdrawn and doesn't even talk to the Tere Bin Laden actor once they finish a shot.

Initially, things were fine between the two, and

Katrina is all set to rock 2011



Post the Tees Maar Khan fiasco Katrina Kaif seems to be getting a bit more serious about her roles.

The pretty lady is all set to star in Prakash Jha's Satsang that is set to expose the multi-billion global religion factory in India. And Kat will give up her glamorous garb and will don ochre robes and no makeup.

"It would be the most challenging role of my career so far," says Katrina, who played a pivotal character in the Raajneeti, which was also directed by Prakash Jha.

She is almost half way through her film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan co-starring Imran Khan and Ali Zafar. Apart from this she

Swipe cards for guests to enter Imran wedding venue



Bollywood's young sensation Imran Khan is all set to tie the knot with long-time girlfriend Avantika Malik Monday and is sending out invites in the form of swipe cards to keep gatecrashers out of the venue.

Along with the wedding card to the selected list of invitees, Imran, 27, has attached swipe cards.

"Along with the invitation cards, the guests are also given a swipe card, which is necessary to access the venue," said a source close to the actor.

The wedding functions are starting Saturday (Jan 8) and will be followed by a registered marriage Jan 10. After the wedding the newly-weds, along with their guests, will head to Avantika's farmhouse in

Quiet anniversary celebrations for Shreyas and wife Deepti



Shreyas Talpade and wife Deepti ushered in the New Year as well as celebrated their wedding anniversary that falls on December 31, on a quiet note. They began the day with a pooja and then visited their parents' homes.

Later that evening the couple went for a drive with their pet doggies Dawn and Knight whom they consider as their 'kids'. As his New Year resolution, the Golmaal 3 actor has vowed that he will not carry lots of cash as he has lost and misplaced several wads of notes in 2010!

Minissha gets a customised vanity van for herself



Minissha Lamba has got a customised van for herself replete with a plasma TV, gaming console, shower area and extensive lounge place.

She says, "I am thrilled for my driver Shankar who's become an entrepreneur. He's got into the business of building vanity vans.

While making the van he asked me for inputs and he made sure that it was exactly what I had in mind. I love the fact that it's built keeping comfort in mind, rather than luxury. There are many things one can do apart from chilling and resting. I can watch movies in between shots, as there is a DVD player and a plasma TV in the living area."

Other stars' vanity vans

Big B getting into the groove



Amitabh Bachchan was in Goa at a beach side bash for New Year. Big B danced his way into the new year but feels he needs to take dancing lessons.

"Moving on the dance floor after ages has shown how rusty I have become. This has to change.

Dancing lessons, I presume, during the gym hours I would imagine is the nearest course of action that could be taken. But yes, I was surprised at the fact that a few parts of my body still move in rhythm," he posted on his blog.


Hrithik busy teaching snowboarding to sons



Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan is celebrating new years with his family in Dubai and is spending time snowboarding with his two sons.

The 36-year-old actor is holidaying in Dubai these days and has taken time out to teach the snow sport to Hrehaan, 5, and three-year-old Hridaan at the mall of emirates.

The two toddlers wanted to learn snowboarding for quite sometime but their superstar father was too busy with his films to be able to teach them.

But this time when the whole Roshan family decided to celebrate New Year in Dubai, Hrithik also took out time to teach the kids.

Deepika turns 25 on January 5

Deepika turns 25 on January 5Bollywood glamour icon Deepika Padukone will turn 25 on Jan 5. Here are some of the fun facts about the sizzling B-town actress.

Deepika caught the attention of everyone in her debut Bollywood film named ‘Om Shanti Om’ in 2007, opposite SRK, but she made her entry in the world of films with a Kannada movie titled ‘Aishwarya’ in 2006. 

Following the footsteps of her father, iconic Indian badminton player, Prakash Padukone, she also played the game till tenth standard but then shifted her attention towards modelling. 

Although it is her acting skills that makes news these days, Deepika started her journey into the glamour world as a model and was quite successful as model as well. 

She was awarded the title "Model of the Year" at the fifth annual ‘Kingfisher Fashion Awards’. 

She was also chosen as one of the models for the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar for

Abhishek joining Katrina to tickle funny bones

Abhishek joining Katrina to tickle funny bonesAbhishek Bachchan and Katrina Kaif have put the rumors to rest now about their not pairing up together for a film. The duo will now be sharing the screen space opposite each other in a romantic comedy to be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. 

The last romantic comedy that Rajkumar Santoshi made was Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani which had Katrina Kaif in the lead opposite Ranbir Kapoor. 

So far, both the comedies that Santoshi has directed have been accepted well by the audience, while APGK performed well in the box-office, Andaaz Apna Apna (1994) film became a cult movie. Now with his next project Power starring Amitabh Bachchan being stalled, the director is eager to work with Abhishek.

Katrina said that after doing Sarkar with junior Bachchan and having a blast, she was only interested in doing a full-on romantic film with the actor. 

On the other hand, Santoshi is keen to tap the mischievous side of AB junior's personality and bring it on

Pritam gets threat calls for his Dum Maro Dum remix

Pritam gets threat calls for his Dum Maro Dum remixDum Maro Dum remix lands music composer in a soup with purists

Pritam Chakraborty is more puzzled than frightened. Ever since it was announced that the music composer will remix the iconic Asha Bhosle track Dum maro dum for Rohan Sippy's upcoming film of the same name that is scheduled to release next month, he has been getting threat calls. 

When contacted, Chakraborty did not deny that he was under threat. "It is true. Ever since I remixed Dum Maro Dum, I've been getting aggressive calls. It's not as if they want to kill me. I think they want to kill my remix. All these calls express anger and outrage. 'How dare you?' is what they say, " he said.

This isn't the first time Chakraborty has remixed an iconic song. In the past, he has remixed RD Burman's Duniya Mein Logon Ko for the film Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai. "I even re-did something as sacrosanct as Man Dole from the

Arjun Rampal: SRK's dedication is quite an inspiration

Arjun Rampal: SRK`s dedication is quite an inspirationArjun Rampal, the macho man of Bollywood is well known for his great work in movies like Om Shanti Om, Raajneeti and We Are Family.

This is one actor who has been appreciated for his negative roles as much as for his positive ones. However, now the actor is all set to appear in one of the most expensive Hindi movies ever made titled Ra.One, which is being made under Shahrukh Khan’s home production.

Arjun Rampal who plays the bad guy in the movie had to sweat it out for an entire four to five months of rigorous training to get into the right look of the character he plays in the movie. 

Ra.One, which is a science- fiction, has Shahrukh enacting the role of G.One in it and his hard work and dedication has been quite an inspiration for Arjun Rampal too. So much so that Arjun went on to publicly state that Shahrukh’s passion was contagious.

The hard work and dedication that he has gone in to make this movie is truly something which is

Minissha gets a plush customised vanity van for herself

Minissha gets a plush customised vanity van for herselfMinissha Lamba has got a customised van for herself replete with a plasma TV, gaming console, shower area and extensive lounge place. 

She says, "I am thrilled for my driver Shankar who's become an entrepreneur. He's got into the business of building vanity vans. 

While making the van he asked me for inputs and he made sure that it was exactly what I had in mind. I love the fact that it's built keeping comfort in mind, rather than luxury. 

There are many things one can do apart from chilling and resting. I can watch movies in between shots, as there is a DVD player and a plasma TV in the living area."

Other stars with vanity vans

Sanjay Dutt
Sanju Baba's van was customised during the IPL season with a 42-inch LCD so he could catch all the matches. 

Ex-wife's High Drama at Adnan Sami's Residence

Ex-wife`s High Drama at Adnan Sami`s Residence

Residents of Oberoi Sky Garden in suburban Mumbai were witness to some unscheduled drama on Sunday afternoon when Adnan Sami's former wife Sabah Galadari paid him an unexpected visit along with her lawyer Edith Day.

Still reeling under the latest attack Adnan recounted the horrific events of Sunday afternoon. “It was around 12.30 pm.I was having my wife brunch with my wife Roya when the door rang insistently and there was also some uncivil pounding on the door.

I won't say I was surprised to see Sabah with her lawyer. She hadn't done anything to make my life miserable for some time now. And I knew she must be restless. Anyway there she was with her lawyer, asking…no demanding that I allow her to enter the house.

Now either her lawyer is ill-informed or misinformed. Because my home has been confiscated by the government of India under FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) and she too has been barred from occupying any of part of my

Sis Rhea is Sonam's personal stylist

Sis Rhea is Sonam`s personal stylistSonam Kapoor will be styled for Players by her sibling Rhea

Sonam Kapoor is being styled by her younger sister Rhea in Abbas Mustan's Players. Anahita Shroff Adjania is styling rest of the cast including Bipasha, Omi Vaidya and Bobby Deol. 

Sonam has enlisted her choti behen to do the needful. During Aisha, the Kapoor girl had been styled by her friend Pernia Qureshi. This time, too, she has chosen not to go with a qualified stylist or a fashion designer.

It is learnt that Rhea wasn't the original choice for the job. A source reveals, "Sonam wanted to work with Pernia as she has a great equation with her. They have the same taste and sense of fashion. However, as she was occupied with another project, the actress decided to let Rhea step into her stylist's shoes."

Pehli baar

This is the first time, Rhea will be working as a stylist for her sibling. "Even though they discuss

It's Official: Katrina and Abhishek reunite

It`s Official: Katrina and Abhishek reuniteFor AB's Baby's first out-and-out comic role which will be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi

It looks like Raj Kumar Santoshi will be directing the junior instead of the senior Bachchan first. With Santoshi's Power (starring Amitabh Bachchan) on hold, the versatile director has now quickly moved to another quirky comedy a la Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani.

The untitled film will feature Abhishek Bachchan in his first out-and-out comic role, opposite Katrina Kaif thereby putting to rest all rumours about Katrina being reluctant to work with Junior B.

My doosra

Maintains Kaif, "I had done one of my earliest films (Sarkar) with Abhishek. And it was great fun. Somehow subsequent projects didn't work out. I had decided whenever I work with him again, it would be in an out-and-out romantic subject."

Says Santoshi, "I've worked with Amitji before in Family and Khakee. But I've still not worked with

Celina Jaitly married Dubai-based hotelier Peter Haag?

Celina Jaitly married Dubai-based hotelier Peter Haag?Celina Jaitly admits to being in a committed relationship but laughs off rumours about her marriage

Talk about Celina Jaitly being married to Dubai-based hotelier Peter Haag have been making the rounds, but the actress has stayed away from commenting on the matter. Until now.

The light-eyed actress confesses to her beau's existence for the first time, "I have known Peter for the last couple of years. 

We met through my family and exchanged numbers but we started dating each other 10 months ago. I was superstitious about my relationship and that's why I chose not to talk about it."

Under wraps

She adds, "Except our families, nobody knew we were seeing each other. 

Yes we are in a committed relationship but we wanted to keep it under wraps as it's personal and everything in my

Get some curves Kangana!

Get some curves Kangana!Director instructs her to gain at least 7 kg for promotion of upcoming film

USUALLY actresses are asked to lose weight for a role in a film. However, in Kangana Ranaut's case, it is just the opposite. 

The actress who's famous for her delicate, petite frame has been asked to put on weight for the promotion of her upcoming film Tanu weds Manu.

In the film, Kangana plays a North Indian girl and is seen in a fuller and curvier frame than usual. 

A source said, "During the shooting of the film in April, Kangana fractured her leg and was on complete bed rest for a few weeks. As a result, she gained seven kilos. 

She was a bit reluctant to start shooting again, as she had gained seven kilos but to her surprise, the director of the film, Anand Rai, was happy to see her with the extra weight.