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Aamir Khan turned 45: Bollywood super star Aamir Khan turned 45 on March 14, 2010. He has given many big hits to Indian cinema and he has done some different kind of roles over the years. He said he is not celebrating his birthday and he will be meeting Hollywood filmmaker James Cameron in Delhi to discuss about future of the cinema. Sources said that he doesn’t like to celebrate his birthday and one more reason to keep his low profile is that his father Tahir Hussain who was a film maker passed last month. Aamir Khan is in active in bollywood since 1988 and people have seen his many looks over these years in his different movies. He is not only an actor but he is also film producer, director and writer and has also sung some songs as play back singer.

Aamir in early stage of career: Aamir Khan became popular with his movie “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak” which was directed by his cousin Mansoor Khan and this movie made him star overnight. He was considered as chocolate hero with his movies and people liked his movies.  This movie fetch him film fare best male debut award and he did not look behind [More]

Third day of IPL: On the third day of Indian Premier League season three there were two matches between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore and another match between Deccan Chargers and Chennai Super Kings. Kolkata Knight Riders had beaten Deccan Chargers in the opening match of the tournament and today they beaten Royal Challengers Bangalore proving their skills once again. They won the match by 7 wickets with four balls remaining. Owner of KKR Shahrukh Khan and Juhi Chawla were also present there to watch the game of their team. MK Tiwary was awarded with man of the match award for his brilliant inning of 50 runs on 29 balls. In another encounter Deccan Chargers won the match by 31 runs against Chennai Super Kings. Deccan Chargers made the comeback by winning this match as they had lost their first match but they learned from that and leading to win in this match. WPUJC Vaas of Deccan Chargers was awarded with man of the match award for his brilliant bowling. He took three wickets giving away 21 runs of his 4 over. On fifth day of IPL Rajasthan Royals will face Delhi Daredevils at Ahmedabad.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore: It [More]

Dhoni is optimistic regarding success: Skipper of Indian Premier League team Chennai Super Kings, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is optimistic about success of their team in the season. They had done well in first two seasons as well and have a good team with batting as their main strength. Mahendra Singh Dhoni said there is no reason for it that they can’t win the championship this year and talking to media he reveled that their bowling attack is also not weak. He answered every question asked by media in press conference which shows his ability to tackle with media. He was satisfied with the performance of their team in last two seasons and said their team is good enough to go through and they are strong contender for this season as well. When he is asked about chance of winning the IPL in 2010 Dhoni replied that they have done well in last two seasons and this year as well they will try their best but no one can sure that they will win it but the most important is that we play good cricket. He said he is not worried about his team and they have balanced team with many good all rounder and batsmen [More]

Mallika talks about her movie Hissss: Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat talks about her upcoming movie Hissss. Mallika revealed about the movie that it is a complicated kind of film with special effects and for making such movies it takes time especially in Hollywood. She said any movie can’t be compared with movie Avatar but Hissss will be nice movie with special effects considering Indian movies. As Malika is known for her kiss scenes as well so on asking about kisses in movies she told that snakes swallow instead of kissing and it will be first female empowerment superhero snake horror movie. She felt that most difficult part of movie was tackling with the leeches which were crawling on her whole body in the cold rain forests of Kerala and with it make up ordeal was difficult and it took more than four hours to do the make-up. She was getting dehydrated as she was wearing complete body suit so could not visit loo and can’t drink anything. Mallika’s brother Vikram had thrown a tantrum on the sets during the shot of once scene in which she was wearing skimpy, skin-coloured bikini and actresses defended saying that she is very close to her brother but their [More]

Lakme Fashion Week: Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) is organized jointly by India’s number one cosmetic and beauty brand Lakme with IMG Fashion which is global leader in the management and production of fashion weeks and designer fashion events. The aim of Lakme fashion week is to redefine the future of fashion and integrate India into the global fashion world. It is organized twice year and this year summer / Resort 2010 held on 5th to 9th March’10 at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. In these five days of fashion week many world popular designer showcased their designs and many celebrities made the walk on the ramp.

First day of Lakme Fashion Week: On first day of fashion week opening show was by Rocky S who presented Queenie for Giantti. It started at 12:00 in noon with exciting and luxurious bridal collections from Rocky S and some stunning jewellery designed by Queenie for Giantti come together in an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional-classic creativity. The Rocky S collection ‘Bridal Extravagance’ encompasses the true essence of opulence with rich and luxurious lehengas, elegant saris and sherwanis in exquisite georgettes, assorted blends of beautifully textured fabrics. Next showcase was from designer Babita Malkani at 1:30 pm who presented [More]

Freida Pinto- next Bond Babe: No one forgets the movie Slumdog millionaire and the hottest babe of the movie Freida Pinto. She got noticed first time with this movie and at that time no one even could imagine that this actress become world famous and may act in Hollywood movies. Recently the news is she may be signed as next bond babe. Along with her, there are other heroines who may be selected for this role. These are Keira Knightley and Jessica Alba. These three are considered for the role of heroine in the untitled movie Bond 23. According to reliable resources, Freida is the first choice. It’s a good luck of her that in stead of all other fabulous actresses in Hollywood industry like Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Biel and Beyonce Knowles, she got the opportunity to grab the role.

I am too young to be a Bond girl: But as the problem of Indian actresses, they never stop showing their attitude. Freida said, I am too young to play this role. She said this to play this role, there is need of some mature and more pretty looking girl than me. She feels that the talk of her being a Bond girl is [More]

Similar M S Dhoni and Adam Gilchrist: Indian young talented batsman Rohit Sharma said that there are similarities in Deccan Chargers captain Gilchrist and Indian skipper as well as Chennai Super Kings skipper M S Dhoni. He said that both are similar in many prospects as both are cool, calm and composed and they never panic. Both of them love to enjoy their game in any circumstances without any worries. He said both have the striking similarities. Deccan Chargers had finished at bottom in the first season of Indian Premier League while in second season played at South Africa they won the competition. Rohit said that Gilchrist is good leader and his quality brought their team together in South Africa to lift the cup. Adam Gilchrist has enough experience of international cricket which helped him to take team to win the series last year. Dhoni and Gilchrist both don’t take the pressure of the conditions and have ability to play their natural games which makes both of them great skippers and player. Chennai Super Kings headed by Mahendra Singh Dhoni had finished at second rank in first season while in second season they reached fourth position.

Deccan Chargers preparing for 2010 season: Deccan Chargers [More]

Ranbir and Deepika are trying to patch up: Young bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone had broken up their relations some time back after one year of relation but now seems they want to be in company of each other again. They had finished their relationship few months back which was a hot issue of talk for media and seen away from each other for long time. Ranbir Kapoor has been away in United States of America for shoot of his upcoming movie “Anjaana Anjaani” which is directed by Siddharth Anand and he is working lead stars like Priyanka Chopra and Zayed Khan. May be he was missing Deepika Padukone for and been crying for the ending up relationship with her. On the other hand Deepika Padukone has been laughing off the rumors about the romantic affairs with stars like Farhan Akhtar or Shaid Kapoor. Deepika and Ranbir were far away that’s why had no chance to meet personally so they were busy in sending messages on mobile. May be those SMS (Short Message Service) have resolved their problems or misunderstanding which they had and will be back soon as Ranbir Kapoor’s message ask to forgive him and want to be back [More]

Salman Khan hospitalized: Bollywood actor Salman Khan was hospitalized after he suffered suffocation during a shoot of fire scene. He was shooting in Satara district for his brother Arbaz Khan’s debut production movie “Dabang”. In the scene Salman was required to shoot in close proximity with fire. Everyone insisted to take it in single shot but Slaman took several takes before the scene recorded and ended up breathless because of the smoke. He was taken to nearby hospital after the scene and proper treatment was given. Doctor advised him to do rest for next couple of days as well but Salman was not interested in disturbing the schedule of the movie and went for the shoot very next day which surprised the production unit. The scene was very difficult one with fire that’s why the actor like Salman Khan took so many takes for that scene and not caring much about his health. Fans tried to enter the hospital as well and when actor’s body guards did not allow them inside and in protest crowd pelted stones at the hospital. Police controlled the crowed and Wai police said that situation is in control.

Upcoming movies of Salman Khan: Salman Khan is working many movies [More]

Lara Dutta with Mahesh Bhupathi: Former Miss Universe Lara Dutta and Tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi have made their relationship public after long time and ended all the media rumors about them. They were together at one of prestigious award night while in past they had denied for any kind of romantic affair between them. Mahesh Bhupathi had split and divorced with his wife Shweta Jaishankar while Lara had also got from her live in relationship partner Kelly Dorje. After splitting from him she was seen sometimes with her ex boyfriend Dino Morea but he returned back to his former girl friend Nandita Mahtani which made Lara again alone. After long time of denies of any relation Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi are together now. Both are in romantic relation now and they have put all assumptions aside which were made by people from media from long time. It was not shocking for people as they were seen together before even but they never agreed in media for any such relationship between them and it is first time when they have made their relation public after long time speculations.

About Lara Dutta: Lara Dutta born is bollywood actress and she had won Miss Universe pageant [More]

England won one day series: England won three one day international series by 3-0. First match was played on 28 February 2010 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur in which England had chosen to field first after winning the toss and had won the match by 6 wickets. C Kieswetter from England side had started his one day career with this match. Tamim Iqbal of Bangladesh was given man of the match award for his brilliant inning of 125 runs. Second match was also played at same ground on 2 March 2010 in which England won the toss and again chosen to field first and won the match by 2 wickets when seven balls were remaining. From Bangladesh side Suhrawadi Shuvo while from England JC Tredwell started their career with this match. EJG Morgan of England, who scored unbeaten 110, was awarded with man of the match award. Last match played today i.e. on 5 March 2010 at Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong. Bangladesh won the toss and chosen to field first inviting England bat first. In 50 overs England set a target of 285 runs to win the match for Bangladeshi team but Bangladesh team unable to reach the target and scored [More]

Sobers rates Gavaskar as greatest batsman: West Indies cricket legend Gary Sobers was chief guest at a function to honour the epoch-making 1971 team under Ajit Wadekar on Thursday as the feat enters its 40th year. He said that Sunil Gavaskar was greatest batsman which he has seen as he was the man who faced terrifying Caribbean pacers in 1970s and he got breathtaking success which was really great. He said that according to his view Sunil Gavaskar is the greatest batsman he has come across in his life who has opened for the Indian team against the real fast bowlers like Michael Holding, Andy Robers, Colin Croft and Joel Garner which was not easy for every batsman in that era. Sobers said that Gavasker has scored more run while playing away from country like in the West Indies, Australia and England. Gavasker had a fair store with 1971 debut in Caribbean where he scored 774 runs at 154.80 in the series which made him hero.

Players of different era should not be compared: Gary Sobers said that the players of different era should not be compared as conditions have also changed. There is difference in technology and facilities available due to which players can [More]

How Much Moolah did MNIK really Rake In? Shahrukh Khan’s most ambitious film ‘My Name Is Khan’ was expected to beat Aamir Khan’s super hit  film ‘Three Idiots’ and it happened also in the opening of the film also that it opened very well and showed very good results. But, now as per the review or analysis of the trade reports it is been suggested that Shahrukh Khan’s ‘My Name Is Khan’ is falling way behind the Aamir Khan’s super hit ‘3-Idiot’s which is directed by the most talented and famous director  Raj Kumar Hirani flick in the moolah race. Actually, some of the people believe that Shahrukh Khan has taken credit of his dispute with Shiv Sena for the non-screening of the film MNIK in Mumbai, in fact in whole Maharashtra even. It helped Shahrukh Khan to generate the business in all over the world and getting good marketing and promotion benefits through the Shiv Sena issues. Through the same the film got 100 percent opening all over the world and generated approximately Rs.150 crore businesses from India and worldwide markets in its first 10 days of release. But, as per the trade reports, although the opening of ‘My Name Is Khan’ was very [More]

Youngsters should be preserved: Indian selectors haves eyes for future and want to preserve the talented players. Selectors have a challenge of selecting a good squad for upcoming world cup which can make team win the cup for the country. In past too Indian selection committee chairman had preserved with a youth policy for which they were criticized at that time and team had also many series but selectors were looking for the future. Vijay Merchant had given chance to countless young players during the 1969-70 season and did not step back even after the failure of team against Australia and virtually lost the series to New Zealand as well but he did not leave his hopes from those talented players. He also continued trying the talented players in next season too and as a result the team under Ajit Wadekar notched up historic triumphs in West Indies and England in 1971. He did not care about the early losing by teams but at end he made a strong team by investing in young talents of the country. Now Indian selection committee is headed by Dilip Vengsarkar and Kris Srikkanth and they want to make a powerful squad for the world cup not [More]

Aishwarya back in public eye: Bollywood actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made an appearance in public in an award ceremony on last Friday. There were some rumors that she is having ill health and by giving appearance she gave rest to all the rumors made about her health. She was present in pink sari in the function with her mother Vrinda Rai. She was having high fever and throat infection due to which she had returned back from the shooting of movie “Action Replayy”. She was ill due to which whole Bachchan family was worried about her and caring for her. Abhishek Bachchan left the shooting of movie “Crooked” in between because of bad health of his wife and came back to home. There were rumors about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan that she has got tuberculosis in her stomach due to which she can’t give birth at present to child. Due to such printed news by media Bachchan family had also boycotted the film fare award ceremony in which Aishwarya Rai to perform as well but because of such slanderous news about her made her back out and decided to be with her family. Aishwarya recovered very speedily but she was [More]