Dabboo Ratnani 2009 calendar launch

The launch of Dabboo Ratnani’s 2009 calendar was a glamorous as the calendar itself with the leading faces of Bollywood gracing the occasion. The occasion seemed complete in itself as it saw Vidya Balan looking graceful as ever in a white embroidered salwar suit. Kangana Ranaut seemed to be coming from a corporate meeting when she was spotted in a black formal business suit at the Launch. Handsome men, Shahid Kapoor and Dino Morea with girlfriend Lara Dutta were also spotted at the occasion. All three came together at the function. Also present were cute Amrita Rao, sultry Sophie Chaudhary, Ayesha Takia with fiance Farhan Azmi, sexy Riya Sen, Raveena Tandon and so on and so forth.

Priyanka Chopra and two flop heroes

Priyanka Chopra is out on a spree to establish flop heroes, it seems coz she will be seen with two down market Bollywood hunks, Uday Chopra and Dino Morea, in Yashraj Films’ ‘Pyaar Impossible’.

It is well understood that the movie is most probably a move from the production house to re-launch Uday Chopra, the Chopra scion. Dino Morea will play Priyanka’s love interest.

‘Pyaar Impossible’ is said to be inspired from superhit Hollywood movie ‘Notting Hill’ which starred Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in the lead. Here, the role of Hugh Grant, a humble bookshop owner, is going to be played by Uday Chopra. The movie is set to roll in February this year.

New Year Resolutions of Bollywood Stars

Bollywood stars like many of us make New Year Resolutions. Its interesting to see what each of them has resolved to do in 2009.

 Mugdha Godse said, ‘’My resolution is to voice my opinion and to vote to be a better citizen. And I want to entertain audiences in good films. A great gift for all of us this New Year would be a good leader who can make Mumbai a better city.'’
Neha Dhupia said, ‘’I've just started learning horse riding. So my New Year resolution is to become an expert at it…Someone should gift me a beautiful horse for the New Year.'’
Dia Mirza said, ‘’I don’t save resolutions for the New Year. I believe if there’s a need to do something it should be done immediately. My wish for the New Year is to be part of an informed and motivated government that will ensure our security, peace, health and progress.'’
Himesh Reshammiya said, ‘’My New Year gift is to give the biggest hit of 2009. And the gift I want from God is to be super-creative in whatever I do.'’
Amrita Arora said, ‘’My New Year resolution is to be a better person, more tolerant and patient. And my gift? Happiness in abundance for me and loved ones.'’
Shamita Shetty said, ‘’My New Year resolution is to vote. As my New Year gift I’d like a balanced professional and personal life.'’

Rajeev Khandelwal said, ‘’My New Year resolution? To be a better citizen and to spread awareness among the youth to make our country the best. My New Year gift…a pledge from the youngsters to make our country go ahead.'’

Celina Jaitley said, ‘’My New Year resolution is to work on my shortcomings as a human being. And the one gift that that I’d want from my countrymen is to not forget 26/11.'’
Koena Mitra said, ‘’My New Year resolution for 2009 is to not make any resolutions. Each time I end up breaking it because I’ve never planned anything. The best gift I’d want to get is love. I’ve never been lucky in love till date. And of course I want to give gifts to my family friends and my seven angels (the dogs).'’
Nandana Sen, ‘’New Year resolution? To spend as much time as possible with my loved ones. And my gift? Tolerance among people communities and countries'’
Dino Morea said, ‘’I don’t make New Year resolutions. I just strive to do better not every year but every day. The gift that I want this New Year? Some luck from anyone who cares enough.'’
Boman Irani said, ‘’I've never made New Year resolutions. Resolutions are surrounded by guilt. I don’t need that for the New Year.'’
Paresh Rawal said, ‘’This New Year I want to start yoga and get the great Gujarati writer Madhu Rai to write an exciting play for me.'’
Tanushree Dutta said, ‘’My New Year resolution is to work out more and get into fitness in a big way. And my gift: I want the latest I Pod from my parents.'’

Dino Morea Steals the Show at Puma Ocean Racing Collection Launch

Puma Launched Ocean Racing Collection at famous fashion joint of Mumbai at Vie Lounge. Dino Morea was the star attraction of the show. Wearing Puma hat he cat walked along models on the ramp. Puma being a participant in Volvo’s Ocean Race 2008-2009, a nine-month yacht race across four continents, released the new collection to coincide with the race.

Other than him, Model and television host, Nina Emanuel walked on the ramp. The range in new collection comprised collection as involved from the bright red colors, reminiscent of ocean rescue teams to crisp whites with hints of red.

Dino Morea though had tough time with movies yet he has acclaimed immense popularity being as model and socialite. Recently he was spotted in a VIP box at the game with Jack Nicholson and Andy Garcia!