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.

Shahid Kapoor : Kareena- The pain has receded

Shahid Kapoor in a candid interview talks about ex-Kareena Kapoor and alleged now Sania Mirza. Read below to know more…

Did the irony of your breakup with Kareena and the film’s(Jab we Met) success strike you?
It’s too glaring for me to not notice it.But that’s life for you. You can’t fight it. I’ve always accepted what life gives you. I think what defines my life is not what happens to me but how I deal with it.

Do questions on Kareena make you uncomfortable?
No. It’s been a year now. The pain has receded. See, I know that as an actor I’m not allowed to have my complete privacy even if I wanted to. I try to keep my personal life to myself.

I want to stay connected with the person I am. I want to be in a real world. Sometimes in our world we’re pulled into an illusory state. I want to stay normal. I’ll do as much as possible to uphold my privacy.

Is Sania Mirza a part of your private space?
I don’t like talking about her. But yes, we do know each other, we’re friends and we’re in touch. A lot of people have been speculating about my personal life. And I’ve always said I’m a normal person.

If I’m in a relationship I won’t be sitting in a room alone. I’ll go out with the person I’m in a relationship with. So people will get to know if something is on without giving details.

Since you’re seen with Ms Mirza does one conclude you’re seeing her?
I go out with a lot of friends. But she’s a well-known face. So when I’m seen with her it becomes a matter of discussion. Beyond that I’ll hold on to my privacy.

Did the light hearted mood of Kismat Connection help you get over your break-up with Kareena?
More than the film, I had my family and friends who helped me get over that phase. I don’t think a film can do it for me.

Shahid with Kareena or Shahid with Sania. Eeew Fugly!!!

What stars pledge for 2009

Post 26/11 Bollywood has woken up and want to do something for their country. Read below what famous Bollywood stars pledge for the year 2009.

Salman Khan: ‘I pledge to give back the love I have got from people… ‘

I want to keep myself abreast of current happenings more than before. I also wish to give back the love I have got from people and make a conscious effort to make everyone happy and touch their lives.

Shahid Kapoor: ‘I pledge to change the system’

I have never voted in my life. I have woken up to this fact that we need to participate in the process to change the system. It’s the need of the hour. Post 26/11, I have realised that.

Kangana Ranaut : ‘I pledge to execute my responsibilities and duties as a citizen’

I will start being aware about my nation, its politics and other current issues that will enable me to understand my responsibilities and duties as a citizen. And, I will have an opinion and power to voice whatever I feel and stand for.

Shilpa Shetty : ‘I pledge to vote’

I will vote from now on every year, no matter how busy I am. I will take time out. I haven’t done this in the past, but now I understand the importance of an efficient government after the recent attacks. And, if we want to change, it’s in our hands literally.

Harman Baweja : ‘I pledge to vote for the right individual’

I have not been voting all this while, but this year I will definitely vote. I’ll support and vote for an individual who will selflessly work towards a better future for India.

Sonam Kapoor : ‘I pledge to be more conscientious’

I would like to be a more aware and conscientious citizen of my country from now on.

Amrita Rao : ‘I pledge to fight back anything that dares challenge me’

To fight back anything that dares to challenge me. To bring about a balance of strength and sensitivity in me. As a Mumbaiite, not to forget 26/11 and to voice my opinion through the media whenever I see any aspect of the city going wrong.

Irrfan Khan : ‘I pledge to try and quit smoking’

The one thing that I want to do is try to quit smoking for sure.

Celina Jaitley : ‘I pledge to work on my shortcomings’

To work on myself, specially my shortcomings, and do three crazy things this year which I have never done in my life.

Shriya Saran : ‘I pledge to make someone happy every day’

I want to make someone happy every day. This is that basic deed which we are increasingly forgetting. Greeting each other with a smile, a hello, namaste and a salaam, trust me, will change the day for you and the person. I want to show I care.

What do you pledge for 2009?

How Priyanka & Shahid were saved on 26/11 by SRK

When the barbaric terror attacks struck our Mumbai, our Bolly stars Priyanka and Shahid Kapoor were shooting for Vishal Bharadwaj’s Kaminay at Marine Drive, however once the attacks started they didn’t know what to do and knocked SRK’s Mannat and they were gladly welcomed in by SRK.

A source says, “Shahid and Priyanka were shooting at Marine Drive for Kaminay with Vishal Bharadwaj when the attacks took place. The cops came and asked the unit to pack up as there was chaos everywhere. They left the shoot and headed home. On the way they got the news that another five star hotel at Juhu had been targeted. They didn’t know what to do and that’s when they spoke to Shah Rukh and landed up at Mannat. SRK welcomed them with open arms and they spent the night there and left in the morning when things were back to normal and they learnt that the attack on the Juhu hotel was a rumour.”

Priyanka’s representative also confirmed the news, “She stayed at Mannat that night. Shah Rukh and Gauri would not allow her to leave till the next morning.”

However Shahid did not confirm his side of the story.

What 2009 holds for our stars

We recently informed you what 2009 holds for superstars of Bollywood like SRK, Aamir, Salman, Saif, Katrina and others. Now we bring you the predicted future of other Bollywood stars. Check them out..

Ranbir Kapoor (28th Sept. 1982 ) :- Ranbir comes under the direct influence of No.1 (Sun ), is also ruled by Nos. 6 & 8 (Venus & Saturn - Libra ) and No.3 (Jupiter – 2 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 9 + 8 + 2 = 39 = 3 + 9 = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3 ).

Currently in his 27th year, it is not a bad phase of his life but still not the best one either. He should always add his father initial ‘R’ to his name. Wearing a Diamond will also help.

Preity Zinta (January 31, 1975 ) :- The ‘bubbly’ beauty will have a decent 2009 but her 35th year (3 + 5 = 8 ) indicates personal struggle especially in terms of relationships which will eventually affect her health. Wearing a combination of a Yellow Sapphire, Hessonite & Emerald is a must.

Shahid Kapoor (Feb. 25. 1981 ) :- Soft spoken Shahid is ruled by Nos.2 & 7 (Moon & Neptune ), No.3 (Jupiter - Pisces ) & No.1 (Sun ). This year will prove for Shahid that he can stand on his able feet. Very soon, he will be entering his 29th year and the best phase of his career will be on a roll. Just wait & watch !

Vidya Balan (1st Jan. 1978 ) :- A new year baby, Vidya will enter her 32nd (3 + 2 = 5 ) year soon. One of her weakesh numbers, she should let go any unnecessary tensions and worries surrounding her.

She should ignore things which does not have any influence over her life and just move on. She will have to be extra careful while decision making

Bipasha Basu (Jan. 7, 1979 ) :- This sultry siren is ruled by Nos.2 & 7 (Moon & Neptune ) twice & No.8 (Saturn – Capricorn ). She will enter the 31st year of her life and this year will invite strain in relationships. She should practice yoga & meditation to relax. Wearing a Cat’s Eye will help ward off negativity.

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.?

Shahid Kapoor’s pup goes vegetarian

Shahid Kapoor is a strict vegetarian and a teetotaler, everybody is aware how he became a vegetarian when he was with ex-girlfriend Kareena Kapoor a vegetarian too, but not many know that the hot hunk has made his dog a vegetarian.Shahid’s puppy has been denied meat and bones are not allowed for the poor puppy too.A source reveals, “Shahid has put his doggie on a veg diet. The poor animal is not allowed to eat any sort of meat!”Arey Shahid bhai!! Yeh to badi nainsafi hai!!!

Shahid Kapoor to Yahoo!

Shahid Kapoor is all set to portray his real life passion on screen - Dancing. The hunk will be seen as dancer in his next flick Yahoo.Designer Shabina Khan reveals,  “In Yahoo, Shahid is playing a rookie who wants to become a great dancer. The story moves around his struggle period and how he becomes a dancer.”When quizzed about Shahid’s look in the movie, she reveals, “It is a boy next door look. Keeping in mind he is a dancer, I have designed his clothes. So he will be seen wearing casual T-Shirts and Jeans.”Shahid will also be seen sporting a new tanned look for the movie and also has lost oodles of weight for the role.Shahid reveals, “I had to lose a lot of my muscle mass as dancers have lean bodies. My work out schedule had to be changed and instead of weights, I am doing more of cardio.”Yahoo will release in 2009.