Actress Gallery

All those people who loved Lara Dutta’s bikini stint in ‘Blue’

2009-11-29T01:14:00.002+05:30

For all those people who loved Lara Dutta’s bikini stint in ‘Blue’, here’s some good news. She will be getting into a bikini once again for Sajid Khan’s ‘Housefull’.

She has defended her move saying that she doesn’t get into a bikini just because she likes to. She couldn’t have done underwater scenes in a burqa in ‘Blue’ and ‘Housefull’ has a water sequence for which the bikini is required again.

She has worked hard on her physique for the bikini sequences and is glad that people have appreciated it.

When told that her films were all sinking at the box office, she states that she ended up taking decisions not by thinking about them logically but based on whim.

She is now looking forward to ‘Housefull’, which she enjoyed working for with her favorite actors Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Boman Irani.

Deepika Padukone, Riya Sen @ Sahara Indian Sports Awards

2009-11-10T23:45:00.002+05:30

Deepika Padukone, Riya Sen @ Sahara Indian Sports Awards

Stars (Gul Panag , Neha Dhupia , Deepika Padukone, Riya Sen) at the Sahara Indian Sports Awards 2009 function – Taj Lands End Bandra in Mumbai on 9th November, 2009.

Stars (Gul Panag , Neha Dhupia , Deepika Padukone, Riya Sen) at the Sahara Indian Sports Awards 2009 function – Taj Lands End Bandra in Mumbai on 9th November, 2009.

Exclusive collection of Aishwaraya Rai with here mother Vrinda Rai

2009-10-18T19:34:00.003+05:30

Aishwarya Rai was born in Mangalore, in the South Indian state of Karnataka, to Krishnaraj Rai, a marine engineer, and Vrinda Rai, a writer. Aishwarya has an elder brother, Aditya Rai.

Here are exclusive collection of Aishwaraya Rai with here mother Vrinda Rai in different occasions.

Asin's next project is Ashutosh Gowariker's Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey with Abhishek Bachchan.

2009-10-18T19:29:00.003+05:30

Just one film old in Bollywood and Asin Thottumkal has had more than her share of controversies. The miffed actress, who is a superstar down south, wonders why "people are targeting" her.

"Please tell me why people are targeting me? I don't know why everybody is trying to give me a hard time. I am a newcomer, what have I done (in Bollywood)?" asked an exasperated Asin. "I am clueless why people are just interested in creating stories which are not true about me. I haven't figured that out," she added.

"Apparently a lot of rubbish has been written about me and most of my interviews are wasted clarifying those," said Asin.

The 23-year-old made her Bollywood debut opposite Aamir Khan in the hit psychological action thriller Ghajini last year and became an overnight sensation.

She has, however, been caught up in a string of rumours - a recent one being that the actress refused a role in Farah Khan's next directorial venture, Happy New Year, opposite Shah Rukh Khan.

"It was just a fabricated story. The publication retracted it in the very next issue and came out with an apology the very next day. Farah and I are friends. I am really very fond of her as she is of me. That's about it. We haven't talked about working together in a movie at all," Asin said, slamming the gossip.

"It was just a figment of somebody's imagination. Farah has just started working on the script. Obviously, she hasn't reached casting stage," she added.

The other controversy involves Asin and her London Dreams co-star Salman Khan. The first rumour that appeared was that she was at loggerheads with Salman's girlfriend Katrina Kaif. It was reported that Katrina got upset when she heard that her beau was helping Asin find a house in Mumbai.

"I don't even know Katrina, for god's sake! I have worked with Salman in one film and my relationship with him has been friendly, professional. Nothing more or less than that," she asserted. "I don't know why people link actors who work together!"

Then came news that her father allegedly had a disliking for Salman. "What rubbish? They get along like a house on fire and are very buddy buddy with each other. They gang up against me and pull my leg.

In fact, I am the odd one out when they are together. They are such good friends that despite his busy schedule, Salman painted a portrait of my dad, signed it and gifted it to him. That's the rapport they share. I really don't know where these stories are coming from," she said.

And what about her seasoned co-stars reportedly insisting that she asked her father not to accompany her on the sets of her movies? "It's not that my father's forever hanging around on the sets.

For one of the foreign schedules, he did accompany me, but that was about it. I don't know why people tend to make out this whole big hullabaloo about bringing my dad. It's completely fabricated nonsense," she said.

"Poor thing, he is sitting at home, minding his own business. I don't know why he has to be dragged into controversies. It is quite annoying when somebody writes about your parents. Please leave my father out of all this.

"I am the only person in the limelight. If anybody wants to write anything true or false, write about me. But don't drag my parents into it. It's really not appreciated," she said.

Releasing October 30, London Dreams has been produced and directed by Vipul Shah and also stars Ajay Devgn.

Asin's next project is Ashutosh Gowariker's Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey with Abhishek Bachchan.

South Indian Actress Namitha next film 'Jaganmohini' and Namitha Gallery

2009-10-15T00:56:00.008+05:30

She splashed into the choppy waters of Kollywood with her oomph. Slowly but surely, the Gujarati girl from Surat carved a niche for herself in Tamil cinema. Now Namitha is awaiting the release of Jaganmohini, a bilingual film in Tamil and Telugu.

"I play a girl who gathers pearls and falls in love with the prince," said Namitha. "But his family does not accept her and she is killed. Later she comes back as a ghost to stop his marriage to another princess".

The actress is not signing any new films because she wants to gauge audience response to Jaganmohini.

May L’Oreal Paris signed Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto as its latest A-list representatives

2009-10-15T00:41:00.002+05:30

Back in May L’Oreal Paris signed Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto as its latest A-list representatives, along with Evangeline Lilly and beauty Elizabeth Banks. Here are her first L’Oreal ad photos.

Freida is currently in London shooting Woody Allen’s new movie with Naomi Watts, Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins and Anupam Kher.

South Indian Actor Vijay's 49th film Vettaikaran audio Release

2009-09-24T07:47:00.002+05:30

The audio of Vettaikaran which has music by Vijay Antony will be launched in a big way in the 23 rd September 2009

There are five songs in the album, and one bit title song. Last week Vijay and Anushka has completed a week long shoot in Pollachi. Later, they shot a song near Athirapilly waterfalls in Chalakudy, Kerala. Now they are completing some street scenes in and around Chennai.

Our sources provided us with a news which says the audio might tentatively be released on the 23th of September in a grand function to be held with Kamal Hassan as the chief guest. There are also likely plans to invite Amitabh Bachan for the event to receive the first copy of the audio.

Starring: Vijay, Anushka Shetty, Salim Ghouse, Sri Hari, Sri Nath

Director: Babu Sivan

Music Director: Vijay Anthony

Producer: M. Balasubramanian & B. Gurunath Meiyappan

Launch Date: 23rd Sep, 09

Venue: Lady Andal School.

1 En Uchimandai

2.Karikalan

3. Naan Adicha

4. Oru Chinna Thamarai

5. Puli Urumudhu

Bollywood and south Indian actress Sameera Reddy in Lakme Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2009

2009-09-24T07:36:00.003+05:30

Bollywood and south Indian actress Sameera Reddy walks at the ramp for designer Neeta Lulla at the Calcutta Lakme Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2009. The ace designer Neeta Lulla displayed her collection at the Lakme India Spring Summer Collection.

The two beauty Miss Universe queens Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta are work together again

2009-09-18T02:26:00.003+05:30

The two beauty queens became Miss Universe and later joined Bollywood. Now when they come together for a film, rumours of rivalry are bound to do the rounds. But Lara Dutta, who stars along with Sushmita Sen in comedy Do Knot Distrurb, says they got along well and would love to work together again.

"Sushmita is a lovely person and we never had any problem working with each other. This (rumour) is generated for publicity, but there is normally very little truth behind the talk that we didn't get along," said Lara.

"Our country has only two Miss Universes and if they also start fighting...it couldn't get sadder than that. I just wish I had more screen time to share with her, as we had not worked together earlier and it was a fantastic opportunity," she said.

Rumour mills were abuzz that the two actresses were having a cold war due to Lara's meaty part in the film directed by David Dhawan.

Lara hoped she would get a chance to work again with Sushmita, who was crowned Miss Universe in 1994. "I hope people will cast us again at some other time. At least David (Dhawan) should do it again," said Lara, who was crowned Miss Universe in 2000.

Co-produced by Big pictures and Vashu Bhagnani, Do Knot Disturb is a laugh riot on marriage and infidelity. Releasing October 2, the movie also stars Govinda, Riteish Deshmukh, Sohail Khan, Ranvir Shorey and Rajpal Yadav.

Throwing light on her character, Lara said: "I play Dolly who is sort of a pin-up girl for men. But her own life is very complicated as she loves a man who is her sugar daddy.

"She wants security too; so she has an ex-boyfriend who truly loves her and at the same time she also has an unsuspecting soul who enters her life and turns into her best friend. So it's complicated for her to decide what is it that she actually wants in life among security, love, compatibility and her best friend. That ties a knot in her life, which she has to unravel."

Comedy is Lara's forte as she showed her funny side in Masti, No Entry, Bhagam Bhag and Partner.

"I love doing comedies. There's been an image of Miss Universe tagged to me and normally people associate me with being more cerebral and more poise because of the crown.

"But what people don't know is that I am very comic in real life too. Doing comedies just gives me an excuse to be who I am. And if people think it's great acting, it works for me," she said.

Do Knot Distrurb is also Lara's third film with Govinda after Bhagam Bhaag and Partner.

"I am very lucky to have got this film because if at all I consider myself to be a comic actress, then working with Govinda at least once is necessary. But I have had the opportunity to work with him for the third time and our fourth film (Banda Yeh Bindaas hai) is also ready," she said.

"He is a fantastic actor and and I got an opportunity to grow as a comic actor with him. He is one of those actors who can make people cry with his laughter and at the same time make them laugh with his crying," she added.

With other future projects like Blue, Housefull and Tom & Jerry in her kitty, Lara is on a high with the way her career is shaping up. "I am very happy. It's a good time and good place where I am right now," she said.

Super Star Rajnikanth and Aishwarya rai bachchan starrer Endhiran-The Robot new stills.

2009-09-18T02:14:00.003+05:30

Actress Shriya Saran Fans waiting for her forthcoming releases.

2009-09-09T08:17:00.004+05:30

Shriya Saran is on cloud nine after receiving accolades from her friends and fans for her portrayal of Subbulaxmi in Kanthaswamy.

Fans in Tamil Nadu have warmed up to Shriya's flawless skin, perfect figure, beautiful smile and that touch of class she brings in to all her performances.

Shriya Saran grew up in Delhi, studying at the Delhi Public School and is a literature graduate from the Lady Sriram College in New Delhi. She is a Kathak dancer and has trained under the noted dancer and Kathak exponent Shovana Narayan.

The pretty lady will soon be off to Toronto for the premiere of her new film What's cooking Stella. In Tamil, her forthcoming releases include Kutty, Jaggu Bhai and Chukku Bukku.

Bollywood Acress Rani Mukerji pairs with Shahid Kapoor in Dil Bole Hadippa Photo Collection

2009-09-09T08:08:00.003+05:30

Bollywood Acress Rani Mukerji pairs with Shahid Kapoor in Dil Bole Hadippa. In the movie Veera (Rani Mukerji) a young woman who pretends to be a man to join an all-male cricket team. She appears in sardar look in this movie movie.

Hansika Motwani is making her debut in Tamil opposite Rajinikanth’s son-in-law Dhanush in remake of Mappillai

2009-09-01T08:07:00.002+05:30

Hansika Motwani is making her debut in Tamil opposite Rajinikanth’s son-in-law Dhanush in remake of Mappillai.

Mappillai was released 20 years before and it was one of the biggest blockbusters of Rajini, produced by Telugu mega star Chiranjeevi.

She is not a stranger to south as she has done four Telugu films (Desamudru, Kantri, Maska and Billa) and a Kannada film (Bindaas).

South India Actress Asin upset on next film assignment

2009-09-01T08:00:00.003+05:30

After registering a super hit on her debut, Asin would expect her next film to create the same magic. But, she is left utterly disappointed after seeing the promos of 'London Dreams', her second film with Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan in the lead.

The promos of the film show her in just one shot while Salman and Ajay have a larger share of it. Now, a disappointed Asin makes it a point to let producer-director Vipul Shah know about her displeasure.

"When Asin learnt that she was hardly a part of the first theatrical promo of the film, she spoke to Vipul. Asin is very eager to see the response of the audience, especially since this will be her first release after Ghajini which was the biggest hit of last year. However, she was very disappointed with the promos. Vipul explained to her that since it is the story of two friends, he needed to have more of Salman and Ajay in the first promo. However, Asin was far from convinced and is sulking," a Mumbai daily quoted a source as saying.

When Vipul Shah was contacted by the daily, he clarified that Asin was not sidelined and expressed hope that other promos of the film would set things fine. "All I want to say is that this is just the first teaser of the film. Please don't be in a hurry to judge anybody's importance and let me say clearly that Asin is a very important part of my film. Let some other promos release and everything will be fine. I am aware that this is Asin's first release after 'Ghajini' and the expectations are huge. Let me assure everybody, especially fans of Asin, that they won’t be disappointed."

Bollywood Actress shilpa shetty is upset about the marriage.

2009-08-29T07:49:00.003+05:30

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is upset over news that she is set to tie the knot with London-based businessman Raj Kundra by the year end. She clarifies that she isn't getting married this year.

"I've said before, I will make an official announcement the day my parents decide on my marriage date and I promise the press will have at least a month to celebrate the announcement. So to set the record straight, no I'm not getting married this year. Yes, I am looking at next year, but date not decided," said Shilpa posted on her blog www.shilpashettylive.com/blog/.

A British newspaper reported Thursday that the actress would be getting married between September and December in Britain after her father, Surendra Shetty, wrote so in an application to an Indian court.

But Shilpa has slammed the news. "I am sick and tired of people calling me to clarify after they've put it as breaking news on some channels and wasted reams of paper on concocted news articles," she said.

Shilpa is also upset over the leakage of the details her father gave to the court to acquire his passport. "My poor dad is already having a tough time every time he has to travel abroad and has to apply for his passport, and as alway it's harrowing enough for him to go back and forth every time for his passport...," she said.

Surendra Shetty's passport was reportedly confiscated after he was charged with threatening a business associate he claimed owed money to his daughter. Since then, he and his wife Sunanda have only been able to travel overseas with the court's permission, which is why he applied for the passport on the alleged pretext of Shilpa's wedding.

"My dad's 67 and ageing, please let the poor man live in peace and dignity, it's annoying. I request the press to report responsibly and not make any baseless assumptions," stated Shipa.

Suriya and Nayanthara first look in KS. Ravikumar's film Aadhavan

2009-08-29T07:44:00.001+05:30

Suriya and Nayanthara sizzle in Aadhavan. The new pair is said share a great chemistry and are rocking on screen.

The big-budget extravaganza, directed by K S Ravikumar, is one of the hottest films in the trade and is getting ready for a big Diwali release.

The songs in Aadhavan were shot in Iceland, Cape Town (South Africa), Darjeeling and Kodaikanal. And, of course, there are no bets on whether Harris Jayaraj's songs will be super hits!

Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez, was crowned as Miss Universe 2009 in the Bahamas

2009-08-29T07:26:00.004+05:30

Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez, was crowned as Miss Universe 2009 in the Bahamas. This marks Venezuela’s sixth Miss Universe crown title in its 59-year history.

South Indian Famous Actress Meena Marriage Photos Gallery

2009-08-15T18:04:00.005+05:30

Angelina Jolie’s Life-size statue of nude, breast-feeding is the latest work of pop-culture sculptor for World Breastfeeding Week

2009-08-15T17:30:00.003+05:30

Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie’s Life-size statue of nude, breast-feeding is the latest work of pop-culture sculptor Daniel Edwards in honor of World Breastfeeding Week.

This work is called Landmark for Breastfeeding, in which Angelina Jolie nursing her and Brad Pitt’s twins, Vivienne and Knox on the cover of W Magazine photographed by Brad Pitt.

This amazing life-size statue of a nude Angelina Jolie breast-feeding her twins will go on display September 11th in Norman, Oklahoma for World Breast-feeding Week. The statue will then travel to London for display in a Notting Hill art gallery.

Mallika was wearing a revealing black dress, in which she exposes too much & indeed it is a fashion crime

2009-08-15T17:23:00.002+05:30

The sexy siren and hot Bollywood star Mallika Sherawat at the Los Angeles movie premiere of Brad Pitt-starrer ‘Inglourious Basterds’ at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA, 10 August 2009.

Mallika was wearing a revealing black dress, in which she exposes too much & indeed it is a fashion crime!!!

Jail, will have Sayali Bhagat grooving in a setting very reminiscent of his Chandni Bar.

2009-08-15T16:44:00.002+05:30

Madhur Bhandarkar may be fixated with everything that is ‘real’, but that doesn’t mean he won’t incorporate an item song into his film if required. His upcoming release, Jail, will have Sayali Bhagat grooving in a setting very reminiscent of his Chandni Bar.

"The song is titled Bareli ka bazaar and has a beer bar setting to it,” said the director. “I have shot the number in a completely real-life manner, just like Chandni Bar was shot. Since the setting is similar, everything from the look and ambience to the background had to appear real."

But Bhandarkar insists that the song has not been inserted merely as a crowd puller. "The song in Jail is pretty integral to the script," said Bhandarkar. "I have never infused a song in any film of mine just for the sake of it. I have always believed in a song taking the story forward. The same is the case with Bareli ka bazaar and audiences will see for themselves that it is an integral part of the film."

Composed by Bhandarkar's favourite, Shamir Tandon (who composed for Traffic Signal, Corporate and Page 3), Bareli ka bazaar is sung by Sonu Kakkar.

This is not the first time that Bhagat has done an item number. After making her debut with the box office flop, The Train (2007), she was seen in Halla Bol (2008), in which she gyrated to the tune of Is pal ki soch.

Bhagat had to face flak over her weight after the release of Paying Guests, but she has worked hard to get in shape for Jail. "She has lost a lot of weight for the film and is looking very different," said Bhandarkar. "Her entire look has been changed for the song, which has an authentic Indian appeal to it. She has turned out to be stunner in the film and is looking great in her slim and trim avatar."

With Ganesh Acharya choreographing song, it is high on energy. "It was great to see the way Sayali worked so hard for her guest appearance in the film," said Bhandarkar.

“She rehearsed for days to get the steps perfect and would be seen slogging for four to five hours at stretch. I am extremely happy with the results and I am sure that Bareli ka bazaar would be one of the highlight numbers of the season once Jail releases."

Jail, starring Neil Nitin Mukesh, Mugdha Godse, Majoj Bajpai and Arya Babbar, is aiming at an October 23 release.

Kourtney Kardashian’s attempts to keep the name of her baby’s dad

2009-08-15T16:36:00.002+05:30

Kourtney Kardashian’s attempts to keep the name of her baby’s dad from leaking may have been blown after her long-time on-and-off beau was reported to be the father of the unborn child.

The American reality TV star, who is pregnant with her first kid, has been keeping the lid on who is the real daddy so that the revelation could be made on the next season of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

But sources claimed her beau Scott Disick, with whom she temporarily split last season, is the baby’s father. "They are very sweet. They are cute and love to cuddle. Scott is more loyal than ever, and they are in love," Fox News quoted an insider as saying.

"There will definitely be a Kardashian wedding this year and a new baby. Her family is very, very excited for Kourt, and it will all be added to their shows," the insider added.

Kourtney's rep did not comment on the issue.

Yesteryear heroine Radha’s daughter Karthika is making debut in Telugu film “Josh’.

2009-07-26T23:39:00.002+05:30

Yesteryear heroine Radha’s daughter Karthika follows her mother’s footsteps. She is making debut in Telugu film “Josh’.

Along with the launch of Radha’s daughter Karthika and Nagarjuna’s son Naga Chaitanya is making debut as hero in this film. Radha and her sister Ambika were the reigning actresses of South Indian Film Industry during 1980s.

Nayanthara with Prabhu tattoo (P in English and the rest in Tamil)

2009-07-26T23:29:00.001+05:30

Here is the photo of Nayanthara with Prabhu tattoo (P in English and the rest in Tamil). Is it Prabhu Deva name ? This is the one which fuled the rumours of her love affair and marriage with Prabhu Deva.

Asin's prestigious Indo-Japanese project

2009-07-09T22:59:00.002+05:30

Kamal Haasan has apparently pulled out of the big-budget Walt Disney production which also happens to be Asin's prestigious Indo-Japanese project, The 19th Step. The shelved project has now left Asin with tons of time that she has set aside not only to learn and practice the ancient art of Kalaripayattu but also to shoot for the film in Japan and Kerala.

According to sources the project has fallen through for no fault of Asin's. Says the source: "The film's producers Walt Disney and leading man Kamal Haasan have had a serious disagreement. He isn't doing the film. And if Kamal Haasan isn't doing the film, neither is Asin. She agreed to do a Tamil film at this juncture when her Hindi career has taken off, only because of Kamal Haasan whom Asin respects a lot."

At the time of writing this, The 19th Step seems as good as shelved. And Asin, inundated with offers is work-less! Unless she quickly accepts another project to fill the empty date diary.

"Asin is upset with the way the whole Indo-Japanese project was managed. After Vipul Shah's London Dreams, she said no to everything in Mumbai including Priyadarshan's De Dana Dan and Farhan Akhtar's Kartik Calling Kartik for 19th Step when Kamal Haasan, whom she respects immensely, requested her to," said a source close to the actress.