Friday, February 10, 2012

Kalki. Anuksha .. hottie cover girls


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Kalki Koechlin gets the pulses racing as she poses in black sheer lingerie on the cover of 'The Film Street Journal' latest issue


Anushka Sharma on Vogue India Feb '12 issue



Katrina Kaif to lose weight for Dhoom 3

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Being the Dhoom girl doesn't come easy. Actresses have transformed themselves overnight to be the sensuous bikini donning divas for YRF's prized franchise before. Now, it is Katrina Kaif's turn.

Mumbai Mirror has learnt that Kat too is going out of her way to get into a better shape. For Dhoom 3 that goes on floors this July, Kat has already planned a hard-core gymnastic training session. She is also following a strict macrobiotic diet plan.

Talking about the diet, a friend of Katrina informed Mumbai Mirror, "The diet is high in natural, unprocessed foods. It has a lot of complex carbohydrates and vegetables. It's low in saturated fats. It could be considered a weight loss diet since it has a potentially lower calorie count. However, macrobiotic is a way of life. It's not just another weight loss fad. The diet will help her with her stamina."

With the diet in place, Katrina's training too has begun. In fact, the actress, who is currently shooting for her other YRF venture Ek Tha Tiger with Salman Khan in Cuba, has been taking time off from her schedule for the exercise routine. She has also hired a trainer for herself.

On a losing spree

Amisha Patel for Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic

Wearing the yellow bikini, Amisha scorched the silver screen with the song Lazy Lamhe in Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic. In an otherwise dull film, the song with its underwater sequence became the highlight. Amisha emerged the winner, with accolades for her sexy, slim avatar.

Tanisha Mukherjee for Neal N Nikki

Kajol's little sister Tanisha was a plump girl before she lost the extra kilos for Neal n Nikki. Being YRF's most bold film till date, Tanisha was on a strict diet and exercise regime for portraying the bold character.

Bipasha Basu and Aishwarya for Dhoom 2

After Esha Deol in Dhoom, Bips wore a bikini for the first time in Dhoom 2. Losing oodles of weight, she rocked her hot body in a multi-colour bikini and red streaks in her long, flowing tresses.

Ash stunned everyone with her never-seen-before sexy image in the same film. Suddenly, the most beautiful woman turned into a sexy bombshell overnight. Reportedly, she was asked to lose 10 kilos. Though she had categorically said no to donning a bikini, she had to go ahead with a steamy kiss with co-actor Hrithik Roshan.

Kareena Kapoor for Tashan

She started the Size Zero craze in Bollywood. The biggest star attraction for YRF's Tashan was its leading lady's weight loss. Her drastic drop in size affected her health and she even fainted on the sets. Her dad was certainly not happy seeing his daughter's emaciated look. Many critics felt that Kareena had lost her charm along with the extra adipose.

Why Rs 100 crore is the Biggest Star in Bollywood

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In Bollywood sweepstakes, yardsticks change with time. Once upon a time, great music was the touchstone of box-office success, and for years, 'silver jubilee' was the measure of a stunning hit. In today's world of impatient corporate movie makers, the benchmark of triumph boils down to a neat number: Rs 100 crore.

When Aamir Khan's Ghajini, with its sad ending and southern-type violence, crossed the Rs 100-crore mark in local theatrical collections (post entertainment tax), it demonstrated an, until then, untapped potential. That was 2008.

Since then nine other releases have joined the Rs 100-crore club. For actors, studios, producers, investors, exhibitors, and even fans, it's a magic figure that separates the men from the boys. Post Golmaal 3, Singham and Agneepath, the non-Khans are very much a part of the charmed circle.

What's the significance of the number? For the trade it's reassuring how robust the simple, oldworld box-office collection can be if the mix is right. First, it's earnings after paying entertainment tax that can be as high as 30%. Second, the money made overseas is over and above this. Third, it does not take into account other revenue streams that flow in from satellite rights, music and digital.


Nonetheless, it brings up a tricky question: Is the industry growing, or is it just a combination of more screens, higher ticket prices, and a wider reach, thanks to digitalisation that quickens the day and date release? "A Rs 100-crore figure is really an indication of the growth in the business itself. In equal measure, it reflects the power of a film having pan-India appeal. Traditionally, the Rs 100-crore club has been dominated by the Khans. But with the third non-Khan film crossing the figure, there are definite signs that content is working in totality," says Apoorva Mehta, chief operating officer at Dharma Productions.

Karan Johar's latest release Agneepath, starring Hrithik Roshan, crossed a net box-office collection of Rs 114 crore in two weeks. Exhibitors like Reliance MediaWorks, which runs the 260-screens Big Cinemas, are a beneficiary of the story. According to Anil Arjun, CEO of the company, strong content acceptance is the determining factor.

Some Investments have Made Difference

It brings in 17% more viewers, supports a 12% hike in ticket price. In each of the large-format releases, the collection in tier-2 and tier-3 towns is 20% higher compared with regular movies. "So clearly, a wider appeal in these towns is a driver for a quicker ton," says Arjun.

While content shall remain the king, certain investments have made a difference. More and more multiplexes and done-up single theatres across the country have pushed up numbers. Coupled with this, fast-track penetration that digitalisation has achieved, with players like UFO reaching as many as 2,779 digital screens, across 1,300 cities in 28 states. Cheaper prints, and day and date release possibilities - a trade term that stands for simultaneous release across markets - combat piracy, contributing to higher collections.

"The two major contributors to revenue growth are higher average ticket prices and broader theatrical distribution. Having said that, theatrical contributes only 50% to a film's overall revenues, with satellite, music, home video, overseas rights, new media, digital rights and other smaller revenue streams making up the rest," says Siddharth Roy Kapur CEO of UTV Motion Pictures, whose Rajneeti fell short of the ton by just a few crores.


Producers who sell a film outright to a studio are equal beneficiaries. Atul Agnihotri, the maker of 'Bodyguard', sold the Salman Khan-starrer to Reliance Entertainment, for a reported Rs 60 crore. The film's net box-office collection was Rs 148 crore. In such deals, the onus of marketing and releasing and thereafter making profits rests solely with the acquirer. Like Agnihotri, Excel Entertainment took a safe bet by selling Don2 to Reliance; Arbaaz Khan cut a similar deal by selling Dabangg to Ashtavinayak. "At the pace the industry is growing, we should see a rise in business every three years. So far, Rs 100 crore has definitely become the benchmark for big-budget films," says an upbeat Agnihotri.

The stakes are higher for a release like Agneepath: Johar was the producer as well as the distributor. Here, the producer makes the most money. In Singham, a remake of a Tamil movie, the rights of the original film were with Reliance; the movie became a home production as director Rohit Shetty and lead actor Ajay Devgn were retained for the film. In 2011, five films crossed the Rs 100-crore mark.

Among the Rs 100-crore club members, Golmaal, 3 Idiots and Dabangg hit the high note. "Yes, the potential was there as Ghajini demonstrated but the star, genre and release period play a very important role in achieving mega success at the box office. It's equally important that the content of the film has the ability to draw audience to the theatres during its run," says Priti Shahani , chief strategy officer at Reliance Entertainment, which has had three back-to-back Rs 100-crore hits.

Where does the industry go from here? What kind of content will take films to the Rs 200-crore league? What formula from these 10 films will work? Four have been remakes of a successful South Indian film whose rights have been bought; one is adapted from a book while Dabangg, Golmaal3 and Don2 spin new stories. It could well be beginning of a transition that will redefine Bollywood as the industry that makes the most number of films to one that earns the most.

Worst Girlfriends in Bollywood?

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Often big screen 'girlfriend' translates to sweet, understanding and affectionate types. And while the stereotype continues to flourish, not every girl aspires to be Jenny, Geet or Simran.
There are quite a few instances of nightmarish sweethearts as well -- the kind that makes life hell for their beau with a constant need for attention or vested motives.
Guess not everyone has a hunky-dory Valentine's Day, huh?

On that note, take a look at some of the annoying, irritating or pure evil girlfriends of Bollywood.
Priyanka Chopra, Aitraaz



Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra in Aitraaz


Never underestimate the power of the Ex.

Piggy Chops returns to haunt a happily-married Akshay Kumar after he rejects her indecent advances. A photogenic flashback reveals how she was never an angel to begin with.

Ambitious, always a bad word in Bollywood, reins her in as she dumps her committed lad and unborn child to razzle-dazzle in the glamorous world of modelling.

Looks like that never happened since she tied the knot with an accomplished albeit aged industrialist anyway.

Deepika Padukone, Break Ke Baad

Deepika Padukone in Break Ke Baad
For all her superhot looks, Deepika's Aaliya is a dominating, selfish, manipulative, boorish brat.

The gal's so full of herself that she breaks off with her boyfriend of many years over non-issues, most of which are her own fault and doesn't show any signs of melting despite his earnest attempts.

And after months of telling him off, the minute she learns he is about to settle down, she decides to disrupt the wedding.

Kajol, Gupt

Kajol, Bobby Deol and Manisha Koirala in Gupt
Kajol lets her girl-next-door allure prevent anyone from recognising the psycho within.

And even though she's won the hero fair and square, her disturbing insecurity and obsession gets the better of her leading to a killing spree in Gupt's now-everyone-knows-whodunit.

Esha Deol, Ankahee

Esha Deol in Ankahee
Yet another delusional character is Esha Deol's Kavya of Ankahee.

A product of neglected childhood and with-great-success-comes-greater-loneliness, Kavya sets her heart on seeking a married doctor's affections.

She gets them too. Being a home breaker is clearly not enough as her self-destructive tendencies refuse to slow down resulting in inevitable tragedy.

Kalki Koechlin, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Kalki Koechlin in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
She's fussy. She's bossy. She's suspicious. She's superficial. She's controlling.

And boy, is this more sophisticated, less high-strung extension of Suchitra Pillai in Dil Chahta Hai high-maintenance or what?

Chudail alert? You bet.

Kalki's pitch-perfect portrayal of high-society Natasha who calls her boyfriend a million times, video chats with him every single night and then promptly lands in Spain where he's vacationing with his childhood friends underscores her nuisance factor. But, hey, who can argue with a 'Rock Chick in a Hard Rock World?'

Vidya Balan, Ishqiya

Vidya Balan in Ishqiya
There's more to a woman than meets the eye.

Vidya Balan is a picture of slyness and scheming as she romances two men under the same roof. 

She has the duo fooled for a while before her true intentions and an unrelenting thirst for revenge come out in the open. Like they say, all is fair in love and war.

Kareena Kapoor, Fida

Kareena Kapoor in Fida
In the name of love, Kareena is convinced to make bakra out of Shahid Kapoor by projecting herself as the best thing to have ever happened to him. 

But as soon as Bebo gets him to rob a bank, she and her original boyfriend, Fardeen Khan nab the money and elope leaving the poor guy for the cops.

You might recall Aishwarya Rai resorting to similar tactics to pull wool over Akshay Kumar's eyes in Khakee

Ameesha Patel, Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic

Ameesha Patel in Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
Playing the dumb brunette with a fashion sense that screams S-K-I-N to grating volumes is Ameesha contribution to Kunal Kohli's so-called children's fantasy, Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic.

If the idea is to generate comic relief out of her slow-wit and general lack of intellect or wardrobe, it just doesn't work.

Bipasha Basu, Jism

Bipasha Basu in Jism
Greed can look glamorous too.

A sinister purpose lies behind those smouldering eyes and skimpy skirts.

An already married Bipasha Basu seduces a dishy John Abraham, convinces him to kill her significant other so that they can be together and then hires someone to bump off Abraham because its wealth she wished for in the first place.

Amrita Singh, Aaina

Amrita Singh in Aaina
In this tale of two sisters, Amrita Singh represents the vain, self-centred spoiled brat. 

But because she is self-assured and privileged, everyone indulges her like silly. And to boyfriend Jackie Shroff that's precisely what attracts.

Singh's arrogance and ego, however, refuse to allow her loved ones come in the way. She leaves Shroff at the altar for a lucrative modelling assignment but transforms into a slighted drama queen after he reacts by marrying her kid sister.

Who are Hollywood's hottest men dating?

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Stacy Kiebler. Inset: George Clooney
Being single just isn't cool anymore.
We take a look at the women Hollywood's hottest men will be romancing this Valentine's Day!
George Clooney -- Stacey Keibler
Former WWE wrestler and all around leggy goddess, Keibler is the latest in Clooney's line of insanely hot blondes -- a list which includes several known porn actresses. Clearly, the man who can have any woman he wants has a type.

Leonardo DiCaprio -- Madalina Ghenea

Madalina Ghenea. Inset: Leonardo DiCaprio
He's had quite a stellar list of supermodel beauties -- Gisele Bundchen, the magnificent Bar Rafaeli, actress Blake Lively and now Madalina Ghenea.
A striking 22-year-old Romanian model, Ghenea is best known for her appearance on Dancing With The Stars.

Ryan Gosling - Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes. Inset: Ryan Gosling
He might be the thinking woman's sex symbol, but current Hollywood it-boy Gosling has been in a relationship with actress (and Calvin Klein underwear model) Eva Mendes since September 2011.
His previous girlfriends have also been actresses: Gosling dated Sandra Bullock in 2002 and Rachel McAdams from 2005-2007.

Ryan Reynolds -- Blake Lively

Blake Lively. Inset: Ryan Reynolds
Green Lantern star Reynolds is a veteran of high-profile relationships, having first been engaged to Alanis Morisette for three years and then being married to Scarlett Johannson for three years.
For the last three months, however, Reynolds has been seeing Gossip Girl star Blake Lively.

Jon Hamm -- Jennifer Westfeldt

Jennifer Westfeldt. Inset: Jon Hamm
Remember the journalist in the last season of 24, who was in love with Anil Kapoor? Well, that's Jennifer Westfeldt, who's been girlfriend to television's Don Draper since 1997.
The two of them have even appeared in Gap advertisements together.

Bradley Cooper -- Renee Zellweger

Renee Zellweger. Inset: Bradley Cooper
Back in 2006, Hangover star Bradley Cooper married actress Jennifer Esposito, only to file for divorce a year later.
In 2010, however, it was learnt that the actor had been dating actress Renee Zellweger for over a year. WhilePeople magazine claimed last summer that the couple had split up, no official confirmation followed.

Orlando Bloom -- Miranda Kerr

Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom
Lord Of The Rings actor Bloom started dating devastatingly gorgeous Victoria's Secret supermodel Kerr back in 2007, after he had broken up with actress Kate Bosworth a year before.
Bloom and Kerr got married in 2010, and she gave birth to their son, Flynn Christopher Blanchard Copeland Bloom, in January 2011.

Ben Affleck -- Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner. Inset: Ben Affleck
He's been around, he has. Affleck's dated Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez -- his relationship with whom was dubbed 'Bennifer' by the tabloids -- and then finally settled down with Garner in 2005.
The couple has two daughters and is expecting a third child this year -- and all this without Affleck having to give up the Bennifer tag.

Matt Damon -- Luciana Barroso

Luciana Barroso. Inset: Matt Damon
Damon's first Hollywood romance was with his Good Will Hunting co-star, Minnie Driver. He then dated Winona Ryder for two years, and then, while filming the 2003 film Stuck On You, he met the Argentinian Luciana Barroso in Miami where she was working as a bartender.
The couple have three daughters together and live in Manhattan.

Who are Hollywood's Hottest Women Dating?

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Jason Trawick and Britney Spears
Being single isn't what it used to be.

In time for Valentine's Day, 
Here's a look at just who the hottest women in the world are dating.
Britney Spears -- Jason Trawick

When it comes to love, pop star Britney Spears has not had it easy.
After her much-publicised break-up with Justin Timberlake, she had a short-lived marriage with childhood friend Jason Allen Alexander and another one with back-up dance Kevin Federline.
After very public rehab stints and a meltdown, the star seems to be back on her feet and ready for love again. She got engaged to her former manager Jason Trawick in December.

Emma Stone -- Andrew Garfield

Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone
Who can script a better love story than Stan Lee?

Playing Spiderman's love interest Gwen Stacy in the upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man, Stone started dating her British co-star behind the mask, Andrew Garfield, while working on the film, 2012's most anticipated blockbuster.

Jessica Biel -- Justin Timberlake

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake
Last seen in great form in David Fincher's The Social Network, musician Timberlake's dated Britney Spears, Beyonce Knowles, Alyssa Milano, Cameron Diaz and Scarlett Johannson before proposing marriage to Jessica Biel in December 2011.

The two have had an on-again off-again relationship since 2007.

Kristen Stewart -- Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart
Twihards around the world must really hate Kirsten Stewart's guts.
The girl is going out with Robert Pattinson, one of the most good-looking guys in the world!
The pair met on the sets of the first Twilight film and dodged media glare for a while about their relationship but now seem to be pretty comfortable with making joint public appearances.

Halle Berry -- Oliver Martinez

Oliver martinez and Halle Berry
The stunning Halle Berry may be in the middle of a custody battle for her daughter with ex-hubby Gabriel Aubry but the Monster Ball actress has found love again with the dishy French actor Oliver Martinez.

The couple has been together since 2010 and makes for a really good looking couple.

Selena Gomez -- Justin Bieber

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber
The world's most photographed relationship happens to be between this 19 year old popstar and her insanely famous 17 year old boyfriend, Justin Bieber.

Pictures of the two work as constant fodder for the gossip blogs, and Bieber's legions of devoted fans now spend their time enviously hating on young Gomez.

Natalie Portman -- Benjamin Millepied

Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman
Oscar winner Natalie Portman has had a good year. She won her first Academy award for her role in The Black Swan and gave birth to her son Aleph Portman-Millepied with ballet dancer beau Benjamin Millepied.
The duo had met on the sets of The Black Swan in 2009 and announced their engagement the follwing year.

Anne Hathaway -- Adam Shulman

Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman
Anne Hathaway got engaged to The Dukes of Hazzard actor Adam Shulman in November 2011.
The actress dated Italian real estate developer Raffaello Follieri before that and broke up with him when he got embroiled in legal battles.

Jennifer Aniston -- Justin Theroux

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux
Aniston's divorce from Brad Pitt was the stuff of tabloid legend, especially after he moved over to Angelina Jolie.

She dated Vince Vaughn and singer John Mayer after that, before starting a relationship last May with Hollywood writer/actor Justin Theroux.

Kate Hudson -- Matthew Bellamy

Matthew Bellamy and Kate Hudson
She likes men who can rock, clearly.

Best known for her role in Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous, Hudson was first married to Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes for six years, and is currently dating Bellamy, the singer-songwriter behind Muse.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Mallika Sherawat's SIZZLING photoshoot

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Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat, who loves being bold and showing off her stunning figure, recently did a sizzling photoshoot for World's Most Beautiful, the first 3D magazine in the world.
Take a look at some of the behind-the-scenes pictures.

Mallika Sherawat
The photoshoot took place in the middle of a desert, on the outskirts of Los Angeles.


Mallika Sherawat
Mallika claims that she has never been photographed like this before, and that the 3D pictures will completely take her fans by surprise.

Mallika Sherawat
The pictures have been clicked by Nick Saglimbeni. Mallika claims that this is the first time she has been shot by an American photographer.

Mallika Sherawat
This is, apparently, Mallika's favourite photograph from the shoot.

Mallika Sherawat
The actress flaunts her curves as she poses on the bonnet of a car.  

Mallika Sherawat
Mallika shows off her killer abs.
What do you think of Mallika's hot photoshoot? 

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