Neetu Chandra in Neeta Lulla Bridal Collection

Neetu Chandra, Parvathy Omanakuttan & Tanvi Vyas showcased designer Neeta Lulla’s bridal collection at the Indian Wedding Carnival, Mayfair Rooms, Mumbai........

Journalist hurls shoe at Chidambaram!

Home Minister P. Chidambaram deftly swerved to a side Tuesday to avoid a shoe hurled by a journalist upset about the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) clean chit to Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Jarnail Singh, a journalist from the Hindi daily Dainik Jagran, had got into a minor argument with the home minister on the circumstances that led to Tytler being exonerated by the CBI.

"Neither the home ministry nor any other ministry put any pressure on the CBI. The CBI has only given a report. It is for the court to decide whether to accept the report or not," Chidambaram said while replying to Jarnail Singh's question.

Chidambaram requested the journalist not to argue when he persisted in asking further questions.

Suddenly a sneaker was flung in the direction of Chidambaram, missing him by a few feet.

"Please take him away gently," a seemingly unperturbed minister said after the missile was thrown at him. Congress party workers immediately took the white turbaned journalist away.

Jarnail Singh, who was later whisked away by security personnel to a police station, said: "Mera tarika galat ho sakta hain. Mera issue sahi hain." (My method may have been wrong but my issue was not).

Asked if he would apologise for the incident, he said: "Apologise for what? My issue was right."

The scene was remniscent of Iraqi reporter Muntadhar al-Zaidi who shocked the world by throwing his shoes at then US president George W. Bush in December.

Sitting in the third row at a press conference attended by Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, the reporter 'jumped up' and shouted "It is the farewell kiss, you dog."

Kal Kissne Dekha Movie Wallpaper

Vashu Bhagnani, a movie maverick, associated with No.1 stylized romantic comical hits (COOLIE No.1, HERO No.1 and BIWI No.1) turns ''big daddy'' with KAL KISSNE DEKHA, as he launches his son Jackky Bhagnani, along with Vaishali Desai, grand daughter of late Manmohan Desai, a phenomenal filmmaker (especially with Amitabh Bachchan) . His prolific musical record in the past speaks volume of his musical instincts and one expects the same as he launches his son in this mushy teenage love saga. Sajid-Wajid, an emerging musical team in the marquee is the work-force behind the musical show and expectations are high. Can Sajid-Wajid's music be able to laud a colorful musical show for these hi-profile star-kids? Let's watch out what's in store for the listeners as this ''futuristic'' sounding title film evokes loads of curiosity for us...

Sajid-Wajid plays safe by not experimenting with either funky tunes or upbeat rhythms and refurbishes some of Sonu Nigam's mesmerizing old melodies like ''Ab Mujhe Raat Din'' and ''Kuch Tum Socho'' (Album- Deewana (1999) into affable composition with modern orchestrations in ''easy-on-ears'' melody ''Aalam Guzarne Ko''. Sonu excels to create the same magic in his mellifluous flows with Suzy Q rendering out affirmative chorals to add sensuous touches to it. Despite some smoothening melodic feel, the soundtrack sounds outmoded and could have worked few years back but still it can be a listening treat for all Sonu's great fans .

CHECK OUT: KAL KISSNE DEKHA is an idea for a perfect debut

Sonu Nigam makes sparkling reappearance in the album with a fervently vibrant ''bhangra-beat'' culture with dash of hip-hop jives and electronica music in impressively loud ''Soniye Billori''. It has that peculiar Salman Khan's stylized fast-paced number appeal, where thunderously punched disco beat filler makes merry with loud ''dhol'' drumbeats to create furore on floors. It's two in a row for Sonu Nigam and Suzy Q and together they create ''dhamal'' on floors. Once again, the novelty factor is missing as composers play safe but deliver loads of amusement in its fervent melodic textures. The catchy punch-line ''Teri Meri Gal Ban Gayi'', entangled with enthralling disco-beat fillers makes it one special Punjabi fun loving track that can stay long on DJ's list.

The hysterical discotheque decorum is catapulted well with effective DJ spins and scratches work as it gets into perfect mold of entertaining party number in ''Soniye Billori (club mix)''. Go for it!

Modernization makes its first plunge into this lovey-dovey album with intrinsically sci-fi stylized sentimental music (similar to impressive ''Meelon Ka Faasla'' (LOVE STORY 2050) making the most remarkable dent in remarkably composed ''Aasman Jhuk Gaya''. Shaan's silken vocal rendition has shades of sobriety of romantic emotions that camouflages to perfection in intimidating-cum-serene sounding arrangements. Sajid-Wajid show inventiveness in orchestration with varied sounds, chorals and vocal modulations serenading out shades of emotions. Shreya Ghoshal's feminine affixation in slender tones adds to its tranquil-feel romanticism and makes Sameer's routine sounding lyrics special for melodic ears.

Aamir, SRK to address media for film industry wellfare

Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh are holding a press conference together today [Tuesday] to champion the producers/distributors' cause. It's interesting to note that the two superstars have set aside all personal differences to address this issue. Bravo!

It's common knowledge that the producers/distributors [United Producers/Distributors Forum] has decided against screening any new film at multiplexes from 4th April onwards. However, a few reports in the media seem to suggest that the strike is for a limited period and the flow of new releases will recommence from 1st May onwards. Not true!

The strike called by the United Forum is for an indefinite period. The standoff continues with no solution in sight, while you are reading this news-piece.

Another misconception that needs to be clarified pertains to the release dates. Will it get chaotic once the United Forum calls off the strike? Or will there be a systematic way of releasing new films?

The Forum has decided to sit together and chalk out the release dates. For instance, a film announced for 17th April [before the strike was implemented] will be given preference over the film slated for release on 24th April or 1st May. No jumping of queue will be encouraged.

Right now, all release dates are uncertain till the United Forum calls off the strike.

Hrithik & Suzanne spilt

This is with reference to the cover story in Mumbai's leading tabloid today (April 7) titled “Hrithik Sussanne spilt”

Denying any truth in the reports, The report of Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan split by a daily Tabloid has amazed the actor as there’s no truth to the story. We got in touch with the actor to know the truth.

Reacting on the news, he laughs, “It is too funny! Yes Sussanne shifted out with the kids 2 days ago and I was to join her on my return as there is a white ant treatment going on in my house and a section of my floor is being renovated. I am here right now having picnic with my kids and my in laws.”

According to a close friend of Hrithik, he was in South Africa for the shoot of his Cinthol commercial when Sussanne shifted to her parent’s place in Juhu. “Hrithik and Sussanne are very much together. Recently they had been to London for a long vacation. In fact Hrithik joined Sussanne at her parents place last night. Both are laughing on whatever has been reported by a tabloid today as there’s no truth to the story,” said a close friend of Hrithik.

Lets wait and see how this story unfolds.

Barbara Mori on OK Magazine

Kites movie actress Barbara Mori Scans from OK Magazine India Issue April 2009

Malaika Arora at Lakme Spa Launch

Malaika Arora Khan at Lakme Spa Launch — Malaika Arora Khan is a master juggler. How else can one explain her mind-boggling balancing act of motherhood, dance, acting, modelling, judging and hosting shows..But the actress is known more for her sense of style than anything else.

We take a look at some of her best appearances at Lakme Spa launch. Malaika is wearing a Monisha Jaisingh outfit. Priyanka wore a similar outfit at IIFAs last year

Lara Dutta on the cover of complete wellbeing april 2009 issue

Lara Dutta on the cover of complete wellbeing april 2009 issue

Shilpa Preity on City Cheers April Issue

Shilpa Shetty Preity Zinta sizzle on cover of City Cheers April Issue

Sonam Kapoor Hi Blitz Scans | Sonam Hot Scans

Sonam Kapoor Hi Blitz Scans | Sonam Hot Scans

Amrita Rao gets sexy this summer

This summer Bollywood is all bent on rising the mercury to its highest. If the bikini avatars of Kareena Kapoor and Amrita Arora in ‘Kambakth Ishq’ and Lara Dutta in ‘Blue’ were not enough, we will have sweet and nubile Amrita Rao too unleash her sexy avatar with her upcoming summer release flick ‘Shortkut’.
This Anil Kapoor production co-stars Akshaye Khanna and Arshad Warsi and is being directed by Neeraj Vora. Amrita will be flaunting her abs and legs in skimpy clothes for the movie and this makeover for her has been done by none other than designer guru, Manish Malhotra.
States Amrita in this regards, “Till now most of my characters in the films that have done have been conservative and that is why I have had to dress the part.
In Vivaah, the character was so traditional that the attire had to support her beliefs. But Shortkut is a different film and I am wearing clothes accordingly. And all I can say that Manish has done a fabulous job and I feel I am looking great.”