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That too as Ash is no longer his girlfriend!

Since Aishwarya Rai has separated, Vivek Oberoi's female fan following has been on ride. The actor who was recently doing a show in Kuwait for a women's organization found out just how popular he was with the fairer sex when he was literally mobbed by his crazy female fans, who seemed to have suddenly taken a new interest in the actor. Their attention almost led to him missing his flight back. So Ash has gone from his life for sure, but not hope. Cheer up, Vivek.  

Aishwarya falls from cycle, suffers 'minor abrasions'

Bollywood actress and former Miss World, Aishwarya Rai fell from a bicycle while shooting at Badami in Karnataka's Bagal**** district on Friday and suffered "minor abrasions", police sources said.

"She suffered minor abrasions in the leg. She was given treatment and there is nothing to worry", a police official said from Bagal****.

Aishwaraya was shooting for Mani Ratnam-directed Guru in which she is playing the lead role along with actor Abhishek Bachchan.

Guru is said to be a historical film set in the backdrop of India's first struggle for Independence.

Meet the new man in Sushmita Sen抯 life!

Sushmita Sen and Randeep Hooda have broken up, that's the rumour presently doing rounds in the tinsel town.

The rumour also has it that the new man, Sush is seeing now is Manav Menon and soon they will be settling down.

Though Sush and Randeep Hooda both have denied the rumour and said they adore each other but the industry grapevine certainly has different story to share.

But who is Manav Menon; here is a brief introduction of this lucky guy. Manav Menon is an ad-filmmaker and co-owner of footcandle Films. Sush first met Manav during the launch of her production house Tantra last year. Manav also directed Sush for Kiah Creations commercial.

Sushmita, who is presently traveling abroad with co-stars Akshay Kumar, Preity Zinta, and Saif Ali Khan for the concert 'Heat', spotted with Manav Menon in Dubai recently.

Actress Kareena Kapoor, focused on work, no longer a regular at Bollywood parties

Indian actress Kareena Kapoor says she has been concentrating on her acting career and has stopped attending Bollywood parties.

The popular actress says boyfriend Shahid Kapur was the key to her making some drastic changes in lifestyle, which included developing a positive attitude to life and work.

Kapoor said in an interview published in the Filmfare magazine that she begins every day by giving herself a "pep talk.''

"I've banished negativity from my life, from my heart. I'm just concentrating on my work,'' she said. "I've dropped out of the party scene ... Every morning I give myself a pep talk.''

She said boyfriend Kapur has been a great influence since he told her to talk through her work. "He's my backbone. He's taught me a lot,'' said Kapoor. "For starters he tempered me down.''

The couple have recently begun speaking to the media about their two-year relationship and are frequently seen together in publicity campaigns and movie premieres.

In the past, Kapoor had sometimes poked fun at her co-stars and made derisive remarks about them - something she says she will never repeat. She said her boyfriend taught her not to "open my mouth unnecessarily. And I used to do that a lot ... I've made mistakes. But I've also learned from them.''

She now prefers to concentrate on movie projects including "36 China Town'' a romantic movie to be released soon. She is also working in a Bollywood version of Shakespeare's "Othello'' and with well-known actor Hrithik Roshan in first-time director Zoya Akhtar's new movie.

"I have good movies on hand. And finally I'm content with myself. I've reached a comfort level with myself,'' Kapoor said.

Anil Kapoor and family offer prayers at Ajmer Sharif      

Kapoor, who was accompanied by his wife Sunita and daughter Sonam Kapoor, prayed for the success of Sonam's debut film 'Sanwaria', which is yet to be released, Qutubuddhin Saki, the 'Khadim' who attended them, said.

Kapoor, who was accompanied by his wife Sunita and daughter Sonam Kapoor, prayed for the success of Sonam's debut film 'Sanwaria', which is yet to be released, Qutubuddhin Saki, the 'Khadim' who attended them, said.

Sonam Kapoor will be paired with Ranbir Kapoor, the son of actor Rishi Kapoor, in the forthcoming film.  

When Preity Zinta bawled like a baby

BJP protest against actor Diya Mirza's remarks on Narmada dam

After Aamir Khan, Bollywood actress Diya Mirza has earned the wrath of BJP activists for making statements against the Sardar Sarovar Project.

BJP workers, led by Mayor Dhansukh Bhandari, today organised a protest march against both Mirza and Aamir for their "anti-dam' statements" and support for the project affected people in Rajkot.

Mirza was in Rajkot yesterday for a function where she told reporters that she supported Aamir's stand on the dam.

When asked about the drinking water problems of lakhs of people of Gujarat, she said, "people should also think about thousands who are getting displaced. Should Gujarat drink water at the cost of thousands of displaced people?".

"We do not have any problem against the actress but the way the filmstars are making statements without understanding the importance of the Sadar Sarovar dam is pathetic. I think she does not know the importance of dam for the people of parched regions of Gujarat," Bhandari said.

Mirza had left for Mumbai last night after the function.

Hits and flops are an actor's fate: Amrita

Amrita Rao has just returned from the Nainital outdoor of Sooraj Barjatya抯 Vivaah, in time for the release Pyare Mohan, in which she plays Meera. But right now she抯 waxing eloquent about Barjatya.

"He抯 such a brilliant director," says the petite actress. Going by the title Vivaah, it抯 obvious that her third film with Shahid Kapur centres on a marriage. But she抯 being cagey about details. "It抯 too early to reveal anything. When Soorajji deems fit, he will talk about the film."

Moving on to Pyare Mohan, which releases today, what scope does she have in a film that revolves around two handicap friends played by Fardeen Khan and Viveik Oberoi? "They are playing the title roles, but Esha (Deol) and I have good roles with scope to perform. Besides, it抯 a really funny film, driven by situations the two guys get into." After Masti, where she played Viveik抯 'satellite' wife, what抯 the situation this time round?

"The first time I irritated him so much on screen that he preferred to be deaf in our second film together," she jokes.

Rao抯 friendship with Deol has been a rocky ride. We first heard about the two exchanging gifts and partying together and a few days later reports drifted in of their fight in Bangkok. After their return, Deol even admitted to slapping Rao. "I抎 rather talk about the positive things now that Pyare Mohan is releasing. I抦 not the kind of person to mull over the negative things of life," says Rao on the subject.

Besides Pyare Mohan and Vivaah, the only other film Rao is working on is E Niwas

Aish has laryngitis

Aishwarya Rai has just returned from abroad after rocking the Commonwealth Games ceremony in Melbourne and also from her overseas shooting for Yashraj Films' 'Dhoom-2' with Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachchan. However, she is finding it difficult to talk even since her return from abroad. It seems that she has been suffering from laryngitis. As a result, Aish had to defer her scheduled shooting of J.P.Dutta's 'Umrao Jaan' in Lucknow. Earlier, Karan Johar had reported the disease of laryngitis after his overseas tour.

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After Aamir, now Dia before political anger!

In the Sardar Sarovar dam issue, Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who raised his voice in support of the project affected people and demanded their rehabilitation has clearly divided peoples in two, those support him and those not, at least BJP's political assumption says so.

Few days back Aamir had fallen before BJP's anger; now actress Dia Mirza, who recently in Rajkot made statement supporting Aamir's stand on the dam, facing political outrage.

As per report, on Monday, Bharatiya Janata Party workers led by Mayor Dhansukh Bhandari had organized a protest march against Dia for her "anti-dam" statements and support for the thousands of displaced peoples.

Dia said, "People should think about thousands who are getting displaced." When asked about the drinking water problems of lakhs of people in Gujarat, she questioned "Should Gujarat drink water at the cost of thousands of displaced people?"

Bhandari however said they do not have any problem against the actress but the way she has made statements without understanding the importance of the Sardar Sarovar dam is pathetic.

Aamir Khan


Diya Mirza


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Hrithik-Manisha at Taj Mahal's Pak premiere  

While 'Mughal-e-Azam' may have beaten 'Taj Mahal

Akshay captures international market, beats Shah Rukh

Akshay Kumar is emerging fast as a strong Bollywood star with more brilliance like an immensely shining star in the deep space. The only difference is that he is shining both at home and in the overseas, of course more in International market.  

Akshay is compared with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan for his overseas popularity. After his Garam Masala, Deewane Hue Pagal and Dosti-Friends Forever, all starred by Akshay did well in overseas.

Now  his Humko Deewana Kar Gaya wherein Akshay stars, has stormed the box office in the United Kingdom with so hearty popularity that his index has lifted him from the medium category to the top category of Bollywood star and that抯 helping the producer.

So much so, Akshay is considered a star of the level of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in terms of his popularity in overseas. He has also improved his acting on one hand and dancing capability on the other.

He has been well known and popular for his actions and now he is  well liked for his album style.

The film, which released all over the world on April 14, opened to record theatre collections. In fact, the opening day collections of the film, which stars Katrina Kaif  in the female lead and the sultry Bipasha Basu in a supporting role, in the United Kingdom were a staggering 50,000 UK Pounds (Rs 35 Lakh) from just 38 cinema screens.

Besides the stupendous opening day collections, the film also earned 16,000 UK Pounds (Rs 11 lakh) from paid preview shows held a day prior to its theatrical release.

In terms of its earnings during the opening weekend, the film ranks above Hollywood films like 'Hostel', 'The Pink Panther', 'Yours, Mine and Ours', The Squid And The Whale' and 'The Dark Momentum'. Trade sources say the opening taken by Humko Deewana Kar Gaye is the highest ever for a solo Akshay -starrer in the UK.  

Recent years have seen Akshay emerge as the new star on the overseas circuit. Films starring the actor like 'Garam Masala', 'Deewane Hue Pagal' and, more recently, 'Dosti' have proved to be hits in the United Kingdom.

Of the above, the success of 'Dosti' is especially remarkable considering that the film opened to a lukewarm response from Indian audiences. Which only goes to prove what a big draw Akshay is emerging at the box office.

Akshay Kumar抯 Filmography is given as under for the interest of readers and his fans:
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (Akshay, Katrina Kaif),
Family

Actress Kareena Kapoor, focused on work, no longer a regular at Bollywood parties

Indian actress Kareena Kapoor says she has been concentrating on her acting career and has stopped attending Bollywood parties.

The popular actress says boyfriend Shahid Kapur was the key to her making some drastic changes in lifestyle, which included developing a positive attitude to life and work.

Kapoor said in an interview published in the Filmfare magazine that she begins every day by giving herself a "pep talk.''

"I've banished negativity from my life, from my heart. I'm just concentrating on my work,'' she said. "I've dropped out of the party scene ... Every morning I give myself a pep talk.''

She said boyfriend Kapur has been a great influence since he told her to talk through her work. "He's my backbone. He's taught me a lot,'' said Kapoor. "For starters he tempered me down.''

The couple have recently begun speaking to the media about their two-year relationship and are frequently seen together in publicity campaigns and movie premieres.

In the past, Kapoor had sometimes poked fun at her co-stars and made derisive remarks about them - something she says she will never repeat. She said her boyfriend taught her not to "open my mouth unnecessarily. And I used to do that a lot ... I've made mistakes. But I've also learned from them.''

She now prefers to concentrate on movie projects including "36 China Town'' a romantic movie to be released soon. She is also working in a Bollywood version of Shakespeare's "Othello'' and with well-known actor Hrithik Roshan in first-time director Zoya Akhtar's new movie.

"I have good movies on hand. And finally I'm content with myself. I've reached a comfort level with myself,'' Kapoor said.

Kareena in a love quadrangle

As if love triangles in Bollywood were not interesting enough, we will now be seeing a love quadrangle.

And this love quadrangle will involve Kareena at the forefront, with three gorgeous Bollywood hunks chasing after her. Who the three are? Ajay Devgan, Saif Ali Khan and Vivek Oberoi. The film is still under production and is expected to release sometime this year.

Who will she choose in the end? Who gets the lovely Bebo? All three are welcome to her. Be happy boys!

What Preity Zinta wants in the new India

Michael Peschardt, one of BBC's senior foreign correspondents, launched a new 13-part series on BBC World in April. Peschardt's People will give viewers a chance to take a look at the lives of some of the most famous and infamous people in the Asia-Pacific region.

On April 22, his interview with actress Preity Zinta was telecast in which she spoke about her celebrity and what she wants in the new and changing India.

I've only been in this Bollywood studio, I think from half an hour and I've already been offered a job!

Excellent. You see that's why we make so many movies. We have work for everybody.

Why Preity loves New York

Yes, even me. Quite strange.

You see in India, most of the people are not educated. They don't all go to school. So they really look up to films. So it's important to give them films that are entertaining as well as a bit educative, you know, progressive. Not just one of the run of the mill films because there is a lot of awareness today. There are a lot of television channels today. You have access to HBO, Star Movies, everything you know. So, when that is there, the audiences are changing, the audiences are very particular. They don't want the same stuff that you were churning out and giving to them ten years ago.

When you say an educational message, what sort of thing do you mean by that?

You know, let's say doing a film on HIV.

If you do a film on HIV, I mean you could make a documentary on HIV and nobody would really look at it. But if you have a film with big stars, people will go and see that film. And looking at that film they'll know that Oh! if a hero can catch HIV, so can I. You know there are a lot of things. You have to kind of cushion it and cocoon it around glamour and everything.

HIV is clearly universally a vital issue.

Yes. So what I am saying is just simple things, small things like you know we make films on corruption, we make films on the political infrastructure of the country. It's just a way to put it across to the people. Though at the end of the day we are not doing it to be good human beings, we are doing it to make money but

Madhuri Returns To The US Without Finalising Any Project

The last lady superstar of Hindi films , Madhuri Dixit , has returned to the US without signing any film . The actress (reportedly) heard over 20 scripts during her fairly long stay in India and liked three or four of them . But her fans need not despair as modalities are being worked out and further negotiations are in progress .

Esha Deol dogged by depression?

Actress Esha Deol swears that her role in the forthcoming Ankahee has been one of her toughest to date. She was heard saying that mommy Hema Malini used to be worried sick while she was shooting for the flick as Esha used to constantly be in a state of depression.

The actress used to get nervous attacks and nightmares. Hema and Esha抯 sister Ahaana decided that after the shooting of the film, the family will take a week抯 holiday to get Esha out of the horrific mindset. Well, acting may not always be all-so-glam after all.