Shilpa Shetty gets 15 stitches in legs

Shilpa Shetty has started her new blog ‘Shilpa Channel’ and it was through this blog that her admirers came to know that the sexy long legs that have kept them mesmerized so long had been hurt lately.

Blaming it all to a freak accident, Shilpa said in her blog, “The whole of last week just flew experiencing this near war situation in Mumbai, the place I was born in and unconditionally love. In all this chaos, I completely forgot that I hurt my foot bad enough to get 15 stitches, in a freak accident, thanks to my big sunglasses and nose in the air; I overlooked a sharp metal piece that slit my foot, thankfully not below but over the foot!”

However Shilpa does not forget to assure that the mishap will not prevent her from shooting for her new film ‘Desire’ (an Indo-Chinese project), starring her first foreign actor Xia Yu from China.

Shilpa aptly ends her blog stating that “Moral of the story is - Look before you leap and stay grounded!”

Mallika Sherawat Desperate For a Boyfriend!

The Oomph girl Mallika Sherawat has quite a lot of free time these days, following her flop shows lately. So for some entertainment Mallika is desperately looking for a boyfriend now and she has also revealed what kinda man she is interested in -“Speaking to a tabloid, Mallika said she is searching for a man who is “intelligent, educated, articulate, single, and financially independent”.But, according to Mallika, there are two strong conditions that her man has to meet.Firstly, he shouldn’t be from Bollywood. People from the film industry apparently don’t turn Mallika on.Secondly, as Mallika herself puts it: “I need a tough guy to handle me.”

Anyone interested?

Celina Jaitley goes southwards

Kannada star Upendra, who has appeared in Telugu movies like ‘Kanyadhaanam’, ‘Raa, Oke Maata’, etc has now teamed up with Bollywood’s sizzling lady Celina Jaitley for a bilingual movie in Kannada and Telugu, scripted by the actor himself. The films have been titled yet. However, both the Kannada and Telugu versions will have the same story and both projects will be launched simultaneously.

The actor, who is doing a bilingual film for the first time, is tight-lipped about the project.

“We may start this film once the script is finalised. We are yet to finalise the star cast of this film,” Upendra told IANS.

Upendra will feature in a Telugu film in a lead role after a long gap. The actor is right now busy finishing his Kannada film Dubai Babu, a remake of director Seenu Vaitla’s Telugu hit Dubai Seenu.

Akshay teaches son some cool Karate moves

Akshay Kumar lives and loves martial arts and now his son his also going the same way, as Aarav loves Karate.So when Akshay was shooting with some Kung-fu kids for his flick Chandni Chowk to China he also took Aarav to check them out, “I wanted my son to see how good he could be if he trains hard, too. It’s difficult for kids to think they can be as good as adults, but when they see kids their own age doing amazing stuff, it makes them want to be just like them.”Akki revealed that Aarav trains thrice a week for Karate, “He loves it, he is just dying to perform kicks like me! When we train at home, he sometimes get frustrated, but he is learning fast, some of his moves are better than mine,”Finally he says, “Martial arts is in Araav’s blood. Yesterday I was learing karate with my dad, now I’m teaching my own son.”

Well all we can say is - Jaisa baap waisa beta

Shilpa’s Nose In the Air Results in Foot Injury

Shilpa Shetty has now learnt the importance of staying grounded thanks to her foot injury. She injured her foot in an accident because of her big sunglasses. She wrote on her blog -“I hurt my foot bad enough to get 15 stitches? don’t ask me how. In a freak accident, thanks to my big sunglasses and nose in the air, I overlooked a sharp metal piece that slit my foot, thankfully not below but over the foot.”“It is nothing that local anesthesia, a tetanus injection and antibiotics couldn’t solve. There’s nothing to worry about other than my dates that have gone for a toss, disabling me from taking Odissi lessons for my new film ‘Desire’,” she wrote.She ended her blog writing, ” “Look before you leap and stay grounded.” Hah! Have learnt it the hard way… haven’t you Shilpa?

Priyanka Chopra attends father’s medical camp

This was gesture of social awareness from Bollywood reigning queen Priyanka Chopra.

Priyanka and her doctor parents Ashok and Madhu Chopra in association with the Lions Club of SOL, were part of a three-day free medical camp for the under- privileged and needy. It was held from December 12-14 at Chopra’s Kasturi Polyclinic and at Marble Arch School (both in Oshiwara). Priyanka’s dad is a general physician while her mum is a gynaecologist. The camp promised life-long check-ups to members of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE).

The camp included specialised doctors from various fields. Says Dr Chopra, “The camp was called Affordable Medical Treatment for All (AMTA) 2008. The main aim was community service. We had 21 consultants from various fields participating which included general physicians, neurologists, ENT specialists, and ayurvedic and homeopathic doctors also. The aim was also to create awareness about AIDS, organ donation and early diagnosis of diseases such as oral cancer and hernia detection.”

Priyanka who was spotted sitting at the registration desk said, “After the terror attack, it was essential for people to know about organ donation. Many people lost their lives due to a lack of awareness. A number of terror victims await kidney donation while 65 await liver transplantation. Educational programmes by various doctors were held to dispel myths.”

Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2008 on ‘Chandani Chowk to China’ roller coaster

It was a complete fun filled roller coaster ride for the winners of the Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2008 that was held on Saturday night at Vrundavan Studio in Malad, Mumbai. Bollywood’s brightest stars- Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone descended upon the function to promote their film, ‘Chandani Chowk to China’ and to reward the winners of The Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2008!

Deepika looked stunningly hot in blood red dress with a black patent headband; while Akshay performed an elaborate stage show with children decked up in chock-a-block Chinese gear. Flaunting her voted best body curves- Sexy siren Shilpa Shetty and ever smiling Mahima Chaudhary donning a black and orange mini; along with singing sensation Sonu Nigam also graced the occasion.

The Pogo channel developed by Turner Entertainment Networks Asia (Tena); awarded the kids a certificate for their wonderful achievements along with a benefit policy worth 500,000 rupees! Twenty four children chosen from Delhi, Hyderbad, Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Allahbad, Bangalore and Mirzapur across eight categories including music, arts, singing, dance, genius, leadership, sports and entertainment were featured at the award ceremony. This was the fifth season of the show where more than three thousand kids of 6-14 age groups entered the competition!

The impressive panel of judges included- choreographer Ashley Lobo, politician Priya Dutt (Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt’s sister), renowned Bollywood singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan, artist Brinda Miller, actor Vinay Pathak, commentator Charu Sharma, and manipulative genius Shakuntala Devi. That sure is some sound jury! Thus, kiddos had pretty rocking time. Here are some pictures of star studded Saturday show:

Dilli 6 arrives at Dubai Film Festival

All Sonam fans who were eagerly awaiting for the leggy lass next movie after Saawariya can heave a sigh of relief now coz Dilli 6 ab door nahi hai.

The trailer of Dilli 6 was unveiled to the audience at Dubai film festival

The movie is based in Chandni Chowk situated in Delhi.

Check out Sonam’s new hairdo and hair color. Do you like it?

Shahid Kapoor is not money minded

Unlike his ex-girlfriend Shahid Kapoor is in no hurry to make moolah as he is carefully treading his career and making a slow move.The cute hunk recently refused Ashutosh Gowariker’s What’s Your Rashee and Rajkumar Santoshi’s Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani which ultimately went to new hunk Ranbir Kapoor.Shahid who was seen in ads like Pepsi, Clinic All Clear and few others is not lured by the big bucks the endorsement deals are offering him.A source reveals, “There are a host of corporates approaching him to be their brand ambassador, but Shahid is just not giving in. He’s made of different stuff, you know, and isn’t like the other actors who are endorsing anything and everything under the sun!”Folks do you get bored when you see the same actor/actress endorsing a soap then creams etc.?

Arjun turns down Daddy role

Arjun Rampal in reality is a doting father to his two young daughters but in reel life he doesn’t want to play father of two kids and that’s the reason he turned down Meghna Gulzar’s next directorial flick.A source says, “Meghna was keen to cast Arjun in a very important role, but Arjun said he did not want to be cast as the father.”Producer Savita confirmed the news, “Arjun did turn down the role. We have two kids in the film aged ten and eight. Arjun did not want to play a father to two kids.”Savita adds, “After Rock On!! maybe he wants to maintain a certain image and we respect that. However we are talking to Arjun for some other films. We would love to have him on board for one of our forthcoming projects.”

But didn’t he play a father in Rock On too?

Shetty sisters on Femina

Shetty sisters grace this month’s second edition of Femina. Who do you think looks better?

Reigning cover girl for December: Deepika Padukone

With her much awaited project ‘Chnadni Chowk To China’ about to hit the screens, it is the best time for Deepika Padukone to appear on the glossy covers of fashion and glamour magazines and no doubt, she is the cover girl of not one, not two but three magazines in their December issue.

Deepika looks gorgeous flaunting her well-shaped body on the covers of ‘The Man’. The issue has the gal open up on various topics like how she manages to stay fit despite such a hectic schedule, some of her beauty tips, reasons why she got associated with so many brand endorsements.

On the other hand ‘ELLE‘ features Deepika in a shiny green silk and leather embellished dress, designed by Manish Arora. The special anniversary issue also gives a low down on ELLE’s 50 ‘Most Stylish People’ and on the 100 top peoples, things, places and trends that shaped the year 2008.

Last but not the least, Deepika also appears on the cover of ‘Femina’ in a beautiful orange dress.

 

Aamir Helps Jiah Learn Urdu!

Aamir Khan who chose Jiah Khan over Kangana Ranaut in his forthcoming film Ghajini got into trouble when his lady had to deliver lengthy emotional dialogues in Urdu. Jiah is not at all good at Hindi or Urdu and just didn’t sound right when she spoke her dialogues. But Aamir, the perfectionist he stands, knew exactly what to do.“I must admit it was a bit of a problem. Aamir and the director got me an Urdu dialogue coach, Athar Nawaz who guided me. And each time I’d be stuck with a line Aamir helped me out,” Jiah told IANS.“My mom, who lives in London, flew down during the shooting. She speaks Urdu fluently. She ran through the dialogues with me over and over again. I think I’ve done my lines very well. To have my lines dubbed would have taken away from my performance. I think I managed my lines well,” she added.“Like the Urdu-Hindi, I’ve mastered the dancing to a large extent,” she said talking about her song Lattoo in the film.“I realised how hard it is to do a sizzling song. The song is a very Jennifer Lopez kind of number. It’s very stylish and chic. In a week’s time, it goes on air. That should answer the question why I’m not seen in the publicity,” she said.Well… to me she doesn’t look pretty one bit… But if Aamir was okay with her, it means the girl has got something!

Cant wait to watch Ghajini!

Asin doesn’t mind being overshadowed by Aamir

Asin is all set to make a big mark in Bollywood by starring opposite Aamir Khan in the most awaited movie of the year Ghajini.However Asin knows her place and is aware that Aamir is going to hog all the attention, she says,  “I obviously know that Aamir will outshine me. The film is about Sanjay Singhania; Aamir is the central part… I am just glad that I have a small role in this big project.”When quizzed about playing a small role, she says, “How can that even be an issue? Aamir Khan is such a fabulous actor, that anyone would give an arm and a leg to share the frame with him. I shouldn’t and don’t have ego hassles, and instead am thanking my stars that I got to be part of such a project.”

Well it’s good that she is well aware of Aamir’s charm at the box-office before the release of the flick.

Happy Birthday John Abraham

The sexiest actor of Bollywood, John Abraham turns a year older today as his age sums up to 36. John Abraham was born Farhan on December 17, 1972/

John made his foray into the world of modeling by winning Gladrags Manhunt Contest .

John Abraham is famously known as villain ‘Kabir’ from flick Dhoom. He was recently seen in Dostana and looked stunningly hot.

We wish Bipasha’s lucky boy a very happy birthday and success in his future endeavours.

Folks leave birthday wishes for John Abraham in the comments section.