November 02, 2010

Never had so much fun on my birthday: Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan is far away from Mumbai on his birthday today. But his family and friends are making it a day to remember for him.

Hrithik Roshan and his wife Sussanne are with Shahrukh in Berlin where he’s shooting for Farhan Akhtar’s film Don 2. The film’s crew and the superstar’s friends who have flown to the German city had a blast on SRK’s birthday.

“Have not had so much fun on my birthday before. Toys are us with the kids...learnt ripsticking...Dugu (Hrithik), Sussanne, Raveena & gang of Don 2...partied,” SRK posted on his twitter page.

On his birthday, SRK has been flooded with congratulatory messages from fans around the world.

“Thanx for making me feel so special everyone around the world. I am half way home now...but promise to keep you all happy for the next half,” SRK wrote.

Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan: born 2 November 1965 sometimes credited as ShahRukh Khan, is an Indian film actor and a prominent Bollywood figure, as well as a film producer and television host. Khan began his career appearing in several television serials in the late 1980s. He made his film debut in Deewana (1992). Since then, he has been part of numerous commercially successful films and has earned critical acclaim for many of his performances. Khan has won thirteen Filmfare Awards for his work in Indian films, seven of which are in the Best Actor category, thus establishing himself as one of the Leading actors of Hindi Cinema. In 2005, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri for his contributions towards Indian Cinema.

Khan's films such as Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Chak De India (2007), Om Shanti Om (2007) and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) remain some of Bollywood's biggest hits, while films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Veer-Zaara (2004), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) and My Name Is Khan (2010) have been top-grossing Indian productions in the overseas markets, making him one of the most successful actors of India.  Since 2000, Khan branched out into film production and television presenting as well. He is the founder/owner of two production companies, Dreamz Unlimited and Red Chillies Entertainment. Khan is today considered to be the world's most successful movie star, with a fan following numbering in the billions and a net worth estimated at over Rs 2500 crore (US$ 540 million). In 2008, Newsweek named him one of the 50 most powerful people in the world.

November 01, 2010

PHOTOS: World Cup Of Bikinis! The Sexiest Babes From Across The Globe

These sexy stars come from all over the world to stake their claim in the international fame game, and while they come in all different colors, shapes and sizes, there is one definite thing these worldly women have in common: they look smoking hot in their bikinis!

RadarOnline.com has compiled a list of the hottest bikini babes from different countries across the globe, creating a World Cup of Bikinis competition!

Team USA has a lot going for it with a super sexy lineup, which includes Sports Illustrated model Brooklyn Decker, Hollywood royalty and big screen bombshell Kate Hudson, curvy reality show star Kim Kardashian and the most famous heiress in the world, the one, the only, Paris Hilton.

All of these American beauties know how to show it all off it skimpy swimsuits, but how do they match up to the Brits? Naomi Campbell not only has dangerous curves, but the sultry supermodel also has a dangerous temperament. Watch out girls!

With scandalous supermodel Kate Moss on her side, the diva duo is definitely double trouble. And while Jordan has a lot of experience on the field with the UK's sexiest men, the artificially enhanced glamour model also knows how to fill out her bikini top.

Don't forget about Sienna Miller, who looks so sexy in a bikini, she may try and steal your man. Team France has Johnny Depp's off-screen lady Vanessa Paradis holding court, as well Academy Award winning actress Marion Cotillard.

Not only can this babe act, but she looks absolutely flawless in a bikini. As for Colombian cuties, we all know Shakira's Hips Don't Lie, and Sofia Vergara's sizzling sex appeal is oh-so-Modern!

Awesome Aussie's Sophie Monk and Miranda Kerr definitely hold their own in the bikini competition, while Team Sweden is also up there with the strong pairing of newly single Elin Nordegren and model Victoria Silvstedt.

What team is everyone afraid of? You guessed it, Team Brazil. Made up of the sexiest supermodels in the biz, they are pretty much impossible to beat when it comes to bikini bodies.

Gisele Bundchen, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima and Camila Alves -- each one of these babes is just as sexy as the next! What other babes represent their home countries well, when it comes time to strip down to their bikinis? You be the judge.

Akshay, Aishwarya to attend film premiere in Dubai

Kumar and Bachchan will walk the red carpet on November 3 for their much-touted Diwali release, 'Action Replayy', Director Vipul Shah and actress Neha Dhupia also attending
Diwali celebrations kick off a bit earlier this year for Dubai-based Bollywood fans as two of India’s biggest celebrities jet into the emirate for the world premiere of their film, 'Action Replayy'.

Superstar Akshay Kumar and arguably India’s most famous female star, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, will walk the red carpet on Wednesday at the Grand Cineplex, Dubai to unveil their new sci-fi romcom, which will clash with the Ajay Devgn-Kareena Kapoor starrer, 'Golmaal 3', during the festive period.

Accompanying the two celebrity supremos to Dubai will be actress and former beauty queen Neha Dhupia and 'Action Replayy' director Vipul Shah. The premiere, which has been organised by Star Middle East television network, Sunshine Pictures Pvt Ltd, Shree International and Damas, is also giving Star Plus and Star One viewers a chance to watch the film with these famous faces and win jewellery in the bargain.

Promotional blitzkrieg

Kumar and Bachchan are leaving no stone unturned to ensure 'Action Replayy' does big business during the popular Diwali period, which historically promises big bucks for the film that sets the cash registers ringing. Bachchan, who celebrates her 37th birthday, is also apparently forgoing her celebrations with the family – father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan and husband Abhishek Bachchan – to hit the road with the cast and crew of her new film.

Trade pundits are sitting on the bench with this one, with no one ready to take a firm stand in which film will shine at the box office between 'Action Replayy' and 'Golmaal 3'. Indian box office guru, Komal Nahta stated in his column: “Box-office collections are at an all-time low, thanks partly to the dull pre-Diwali days. As the countdown to the two big Diwali releases has begun, speculation is at its peak in the trade about which of the two – 'Golmaal 3' and 'Action Replayy' – would take a better opening. 'Golmaal 3' has the advantage of the ‘Golmaal’ brand, while the songs of 'Action Replayy' are climbing the popularity charts.”

Controversies galore

Yet, amidst a volley of public appearances that included Bachchan’s dramatic entrance atop a scooter on Kumar’s reality TV show, 'Masterchef India', both the stars have faced the wrath of filmmakers and the media alike in the last few days.

First, Kumar went on record when asked about 'Action Replayy’s' USP over Diwali-rival ;'Golamaal 3', saying: “The films don’t even compare.” Rumour has it, Rohit Shetty and team from the opposing camp were none too pleased.

Then at the film’s promotional event on scion Amitabh Bachchan’s hit reality TV show, 'Kaun Banega Crorepati?' (Who Wants to be a Millianaire?), the film’s cast and crew allegedly turned up three hours late, prompting majority of the media to walk out in protest.
But it was Bachchan who in fact took the cake, and not for her birthday, but rather for not showing up for the “KBC” shoot at all.

Allegedly, the rest of the film’s cast and crew were unaware of this no-show, but reasons later emerged that the actress was uncomfortable with the money they would win on the show being donated to former beau, Salman Khan’s charity, Being Human.

Oh well, we guess when you are brandished a diva, you have to live up to those expectations. Here’s hoping the Dubai premiere goes off without a hitch.

No big plans for my birthday: Ash

The girl who turns another year older prefers to keep her big day simple.

Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who enters her 38th year today, still remains in the reckoning and gives even her younger contemporaries quite a run for their money. The birthday girl has proved time and again that she is an actor par excellence, someone who ought to be taken seriously, and has managed to bloom successfully as part of the Indian diaspora.

The gorgeous Aishwarya Rai has proved that married actresses nearing the age of 40 can act and look as stunning, probably even more so than those of the younger generation. Ask her about her birthday plans, and the lady is quick to say that she has nothing extraordinary planned for her big day. Busy promoting her soon-to-be-released film 'Action Replayy', Ash has kept aside a few hours to spend with her family. "Time with family is celebration for me, and it's more than enough," she tells us.