With the festive occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi well on its way, preparations are on in full swing in the city. B town stars too are gearing up to welcome the loving Lord Ganesha home. Shilpa Shetty Kundra, a staunch Lord Ganapati devotee earnestly looks forward to this time of the year when she gets together with family to celebrate this mega festival.

That the ‘Lal Baugcha Raja’ is one of the most popularly visited ‘mandals’ in the city and attracts people from all quarters is not unheard of. However, not many know, Shilpa herself will be bringing a petite version of the ‘Lal Baugcha Raja’ home this year.

The Ganapati idol that she would be getting home would be an exact miniature version of the famous ‘Lal Baugcha Raja’. Shilpa has already started looking into every minute detail and is all set to celebrate this festival with enthusiastic fervor. Source

Salman Khan bought sister Alvira Agnihotri an apartment worth Rs 10 crore last week. The actor’s behna (he lovingly calls her Baby) is married to actor-turned-producer Atul Agnihotri. 

Baby lives near their parents’ home in Bandra, but now her new address is a swanky penthouse in Pacific Heights, a building near Rizvi Complex off Carter Road, in the same suburb. According to a real estate broker from the suburb, the penthouse measures 4,000 square feet. “Going by the current rate (Rs 25,000 per sq ft), the flat would cost around Rs 10 crore,” said the broker.

When contacted Atul said, “It isn’t true. We are looking at a new place, but we haven’t bought any property at the moment.”

Rizvi Builders’ Pacific Heights is one of the most hi-tech buildings in the suburb. It offers video intercom facility with visitors in the lobby, at the door, and residents of other apartments. It also boasts of alarm systems to warn of fire, gas leak and burglars, and lights with sensors so you don’t have to worry about switching them off when you leave a room. Source

Filmmaker Deepa Mehta has signed Soha Ali Khan for her upcoming movie Midnight’s Children, which is based on a novel with the same title by renowned author Salman Rushdie. Now, it is reported that the controversial author had recently come down to Mumbai to meet the actress.

Soha was very excited to meet the Booker Prize winner author Salman Rushdie as she was going to act in the film based on his novel. In fact, she was very happy when she got an important role in this international project. An industry source was quoted saying that both the actress and the author bonded well when they met few days back. Rushdie was also very happy to know that Soha has been signed for a role in the movie. He met Soha to discuss the novel, Soha’s character and its cinematic adaptation.

The filmmaker Deepa has always kept Salman in the loop as she knows that he would love to know about the developments. Midnight’s Children is one of the best works by the author and he wants to see all the developments before the shooting starts. More

Wherever there is SRK, witty one-liners and sharp sarcasm is expected but so is the good 2-3 hours of delay! Shah Rukh kept the media waiting for long before he made his smashing appearance in beige coat, blue jeans and white shirt as he and wife Gauri were declared the brand ambassadors of furnishing brand D’Decor.

However, once the actor took the stage, the agonizing wait was worth it as he didn’t leave a single stone unturned to satiate scribes as he answered questions ranging from his wife, bank balance, Salman Khan and even commonwealth games with immense patience. SRK apologized to the media and then joked, “I am not a small star to come on time bhai.” Gauri Khan we hear was not keen on attending the press conference but it was SRK who convinced his wife to face the media. Gauri however barely spoke! Hubby dearest did all the talking and confessed that though he is protective of his family, D’Decor was a brand which symbolized the togetherness of a family so it was fine if Gauri chose to do it.

Gauri also declared that the ad is not a stepping stone into films. ‘I am too old to become an actress” said she. The couple shied away from speaking about each other and chose not to disclose the negative qualities in each other by claiming they have none! “I am perfect” said both to which Shah Rukh added cheekily, “See, my entire family is like that.” “Gauri is a good homemaker and not just a house maker. More

The Indian telecast of the American serial 24 has begun. Finally everybody can see Anil Kapoor in the role of Kamistan President Omar Hassan. Kapoor is anxious to see everyone’s reactions to his performance. “I am always excited, but not nervous. The appreciation I have received internationally has cushioned me.”

Several reports claimed that Dev Patel, also of the Slumdog Millionaire fame, recently called Hollywood racist. But Kapoor doesn’t agree with that. He says that they are the epitome of equality, but he also claims that being cast as the president of a fictional Middle Eastern country modelled on Iran in the TV show 24 did not feel demeaning in anyway. “I have worked all over the world, and I have never seen this kind of equality when it comes to being offered roles. I have never felt like I have been typecast. They treat everyone equally. If you are talented, can draw people, deliver the quality of work and bring in the money, they will accept you even if you are from Timbuktu”, says Kapoor. He feels that Patel’s statement was misconstrued. “I know Dev too well, and he could never have said something like that.” More

She is all of 23 years, she started her career as a model, walked the ramp at Mumbai’s Lakme Fashion week in 2008 and 2009. She has formally studied fashion designing and designed the costumes for the 2005 film Mera Dil Leke Dekho. Yet in her big Bollywood debut, she has lived the dream of a million girls worldwide – costar and love interest to Salman Khan in her upcoming movie Dabangg.

10 days to tinsel town debut, but not showing any signs of jitters, Sonakshi Sinha looks fresh, calm and confident as she joins producer Arbaaz Khan and co-star Salman on endless rounds of promotion across the country.

The daughter of veteran actor ‘Shotgun’ Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi has been at the receiving end of excellent feedback since the promos of the film began airing. “The reactions have of course been great so far but then I am not going to take it to my head”, says Sonakshi

For someone who never harbored any filmy dreams, acting came easily to her. After all, the talent is in her genes. “I wasn’t really nervous about being in front of the camera,” she says. “Salman and Arbaaz had talked me through the process and I found I actually enjoyed it.” More

The ultimate khiladi Akshay Kumar says even though he chooses his scripts carefully, some times they turn out to be major flops at the box office. Nevertheless, he is raring to go and claims his only motto is to entertain the audience.

‘I do read my scripts. In fact, I always have several script-reading sessions before I fully take on a movie. But remember, I cannot predict the future. Some of my favourite scripts have been my biggest flops, but they have sometimes been my greatest successes also,’ Akshay posted on Twitter in response to a fan’s query.

The fan asked the actor as to why he doesn’t get best actor awards even after featuring in so many films.

‘I do so many, many more movies than any other actor in Bollywood. Therefore my gamble is much higher. I would rather entertain my audience than ever win an award. It’s the people I want to please, not those attending award ceremonies,’ wrote the actor who gave a string of hits like ‘Heyy Babyy’, ‘Welcome’, ‘Namastey London’, and ‘Singh Is Kinng’, among others. Source

On the way of extending her Family(likely to be due in October), Bollywood talent extreme Kajol gets candid for a tete-a-tete with Vishal Verma and talks about her family, motherhood, Kareena Kapoor and more.

Wearing a sleeveless orange dress and tied up hair Kajol frankly answers the queries as she is equally excited about her next release ‘We Are Family’ where once again she plays a mom on screen. Excerpts:

Q: Have You Seen Stepmom?

If you have seen, did it provide any guidance for your portrayal? A: Yes I have seen it but a long time ago, it’s a remake of Stepmom but we have Indianised it. The premise of the film is very Indian, so it wasn’t difficult. This film is different, it has songs, the situations are different and no there’s no guidance from the original played by Susan Saradon, Maya is very different from what Susan Sarandon was in Stepmom.

Q: You have done an Elvis Presley at the time when you where pregnant, did Karan Johar took any liberties as a producer considering that you are pregnant? More

The most beautiful actress Aishwarya Rai has denied being the brand ambassador for French dairy brand Danone – as has been reported in the media.

Danone has a joint venture (JV) with Yakult in India, for which Kajol is the brand ambassador. Rumours were rife that besides the JV, Danone was also planning to go independent and Aishwarya was roped in as the face for it. The actress’ publicist has denied the reports.

‘Media reportage on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan signed on as the brand ambassador for Danone products is entirely untrue. This kind of vicarious publicity shows unprofessionalism on part of the brand and their agency,’ said a statement from her publicist.

‘We would again like to reiterate that there is no truth to these rumours and would request the media in future to cross-check facts with us before reporting such false and untrue stories,’ it further read. Source

Shahid Kapoor is in the mood of becoming the baddie again. Perhaps this is the reason why the actor has been persisting with his demand of doing KAMINEY 2.

According to sources, these days Shahid is seen frequenting the office of Vishal Bharadwaj. The actor wants Vishal to hurry up on the sequel of KAMINEY as he feels the film has achieved a different status and the audiences would love to have the sequel in place.

Though, Vishal on his part is also keen on working with Shahid on the sequel, but currently he is caught up with his next release SAAT KHOON MAAF.

Well, looks like Shahid cannot wait to work with Vishal again. Source

Gone are the days when Farah Khan and Shahrukh Khan used to be think buddies. Now priorities changes and Farah Khan thinks SRK with whom she worked in ‘Main Hoon Na’ and ‘Om Shanti Om’ won’t be suitable for her new flick, ‘Tees Maar Khan’.

She opted for Akshay Kumar instead of SRK for the lead role. The story doesn’t end here, Farah Khan is now friend with the man whom King Khan dislikes the most. He is Salman Khan. Now Sallu is Farah’s close buddy. She once expressed her desire to work with Sallu in coming days.

Farah Khan even managed to bring him to her show ‘‘Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega’ as a special guest. Despite a troubled relation with the Sony channel, Salman kept her request. The choreographer even arranged a big vanity car for the Sallu at the studio.

Well, a long standing relationship between Shahrukh Khan and Farah Khan ended. Source

We all know how dedicatedly Kajol did an energetic dance number ‘Jailhosue Rock’ for her upcoming film WE ARE FAMILY, despite being three months pregnant. Just for her convenience, the makers – producer Karan Johar & director Siddarth Malhotra made quite a few alterations in the dance steps.

Good pal Karan made sure that Kajol was relaxed and made her comfortable. He saw to it there was exertion on Kajol even if it meant compromising on the peppy dance number.

When we asked Kajol about the same, in her witty & bubbly style she replied, “Karan is not that great a producer (laughs),” On a serious note she added, “He was very sweet, understanding really nice & kind to me.”

She continues, “I went and saw the choreography actually before I shot for this song. There was so much jumping here & there, dancing on a piano, etc. Initially I was apprehensive performing it. I gave Karan an option also, if he wants to picturise the song on somebody else or without me and I was perfectly okay with it. But Karan was very insistent that only I should do it. He was very supportive throughout the shoot.” More