Kareena Kapoor named Bollywood’s sexiest woman

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor has been named the sexiest woman by Stardust magazine.

Kareena beats actresses like Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra to win the title. The decision has been made on the basis of an extensive research and readers responses. The latest issue of Stardust magazine features the list of top 10 sexiest women. Last year, it was Katrina who topped the list of sexiest women in Bollywood. daily times monitor

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Sharon Stone’s ‘Basic Instinct’ leg-crossing scene ‘most-paused moment in movies’

Sharon Stone’s infamous leg-crossing scene in ‘Basic Instinct’ has topped a poll of the ‘most-paused moments in movies’.

The scene caused a sensation when Oscar-nominated Basic Instinct was released in 1992.

It topped the poll of must-see moments for movie subscription service Lovefilm, reports the Daily Telegraph.

The saucy scene, in which Stone is apparently not wearing underwear, drew a third of the votes in the poll by the DVD rental and streaming service.

The second-most popular moment on pause was a flash of Jennifer Lopez’s naked bottom in 2010 film The Back-Up Plan.

Flesh flashes from Jamie Lee Curtis, Nicole Kidman, Brad Pitt and even the animated Jessica Rabbit also made the top 10.

Top 10:

1. Basic Instinct – Sharon Stone crossing her legs. The Back-Up Plan – Jennifer Lopez naked.. Star Wars – Episode IV: A New Hope – Stormtrooper bangs his head. Trading Places – Jamie Lee Curtis flashes. Who Framed Roger Rabbit – Jessica Rabbit appears to be wearing no underwear.. Fight Club – Brad Pitt flashes briefly in hospital. Iron Man 2 – Captain America’s shield appears on desk.. The Lion King – dust spells out “S.F.X.”. Tron – cameo appearance by Pacman0. Eyes Wide Shut – Nicole Kidman naked

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Shakira dating Gerard Pique?

Shakira has fuelled rumours that she is dating Spanish footballer Gerard Pique after the two were spotted happily walking hand-in-hand.

The photographs show Pique gently leading Shakira, as they left their car and entered an eatery in Barcelona.

The 24-year-old FC Barcelona defender had been squiring the 34-year-old singer around the Catalonian capital before they decided to stop for a bite.

Both of them beamed at the cameras as they pulled up in a car outside the restaurant, and didn’t hide their hand-holding as they made their way inside.

For long, the duo has been insisting they are just good friends. Shakira has previously dated lawyer Antonio de la Rua, 37, the eldest son of the former Argentinian premier. However, they broke up amid rumours that he was cheating on her.

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Madhuri refuses to star in Rajnikant's 'Rana'

Madhuri Dixit has said she rejected the offer to star in a Tamil film along with Southern superstar Rajnikant because it was not the "right role" for her.

The 43-year-old actress was offered a role in Rajnikant's upcoming film 'Rana'. "Would have loved to do a film with Rajnikanth but the role was that of his sister... need to wait for the right role," Madhuri posted on micro-blogging site Twitter.

'Rana', a Tamil historical action film to be directed by KS Ravikumar stars Rajinikant, Deepika Padukone and Sonu Sood. The film will be jointly produced by Ocher Picture Productions and Eros International.

Madhuri has worked with the 61-year-old veteran in 'Uttar Dakshin' in 1987.

With filming will start in April this year, the movie is expected to be simultaneously made in Hindi and dubbed in Telugu. All three versions are slated for release in 2012.

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Priyanka Chopra rocks

The latest issue of Screen had a lot to read, the best being Priyanka Chopra’s interview titled 7-Year Itch. I am a huge fan of the actress and the interview revealed much more than what I have read about her in the past.

I’m wondering how much fun it must have been having the diva over at the Screen office. I have been reading articles by the Screen team, but it was a good change to see their pictures in print along with Priyanka Chopra. I really admire Priyanka for doing all those women-centric roles through the years and I wish her all the best for 7 Khoon Maaf.

Also the piece 1981: A Red-Letter Year by Rajiv Vijayakar was very interesting and informative. I totally agreed with his list of 12 chartbusters. Kangna Ranaut’s interview All In The Game was very interesting too.

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Kamal Hassan desires to work with Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha made a marvelous debut with ‘Dabangg’ opposite Salman Khan and impressed everyone with her charms and talent. So much so, that veteran actor Kamal Hassan decided to cast her in his next project.

The 56 year old Southern superstar is working on his next project which is based on 2001’s ‘Hannibal’, starring Sir Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore. The movie is to be directed by Selvaraghavan and will be made in Tamil. However, the makers have a plan to dub it into Hindi and Telugu as well.

Selvaraghavan is planning to meet Sonakshi soon to discuss the script with her and get her affirmative nod.

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Anushka Shetty’s loss is Kajal Agarwal’s gain

Rohit Shetty is set on making the remake of ‘Singham’ which had been a huge hit down South. He has already finalized Ajay Devgan for the male lead and wanted Anushka Shetty to play Ajay’s love interest because she was in the original film with Sooriya.

However, when Anushka was offered the film, she reportedly demanded Rs 1.5 crore. Not to mention here that Rohit did not entertain her high demands and she had to let go this golden opportunity for a break in Bollywood.

Anushka has now been replaced by Kajal Agarwal, a popular name in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada who gathered a huge fan following after her performance as Yuvarani Mitravinda Devi in Magadheera.

No wonder Rohit is all praises for his new heroine and says, “She is very popular down south. She has done Magadheera, one of the biggest Telegu hits of all time. We are confident about her pulling off the role successfully.”

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Zarine Khan gets favor from Salman Khan in ‘Ready’

Zarine Khan shot to limelight as Salman Khan’s discovery in ‘Veer’ and because of her apparent similarity in looks to Salman’s love interest Katrina Kaif. It seems that Salman has not forgotten the Kat-look-alike and is making all possible efforts to keep Zarine’s career going. He has convinced director Anees Bazmee, who is directing ‘Ready’ to rope in Zarine for a guest appearance in the film. In the movie Zarine will be seen with Arbaaz Khan in a brief role. During the weekend, Arbaaz and Zarine flew down to Bangkok to shoot the film.

In Pattaya, Salman Khan shot impressive stunts while driving a tuk-tuk in the narrow streets, in line with Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan’s fast-paced ad in the ubiquitous Thai rickshaw. The scene shows two tuk-tuks blowing up and the actor jumping into another one and driving off.

Producer Bhushan says, “It was bhai’s (Salman) idea to shoot in a tuk tuk. Unlike the two and three-wheeler vehicles in India, the tuk tuks are very fast and powerful. Their drivers too are experts and can ride them as two- wheelers also. People have shot romantic songs or scenes perhaps, but such a high-voltage action sequence will be seen for the first time in ready. People will enjoy this unique Thai action.”

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Hema Malini entangled in Political affairs

Hema Malini, is all set to re-enter Rajya Sabha. In 2003, that is 8 years back, the then Prime Minister, Atal bihari Vajpayee, selected her to the Rajya Sabha. She got selected as a party member of Bharatiya Janta Party (B.J.P) in mar 3 polls, although there were many candidates competing for the seat. Even this time, Hema ji is selected for Rajya Sabha from B.J.P of Karnataka state. This has given birth to dispute, that despite a number of Kannadians contesting for the Rajya Sabha seats, why should a non-kannadian member represent Karnataka in the Upper House!
She filed paper on 21st january, which was the last date of submission. Her success is almost certain since BJP, the ruling party, has already got 107 members, only 103 votes required for victory. Reportedly, BJP’s Karnataka assemblage was overlooked in selecting Hema ji, to contest the RS bye poll. But, CM of Karnataka, B S Yeddyurappa, explained this situation by saying there was no conflict regarding Hema ji’s selection, the Party High Command decided on her candidature after consulting CM.
We wish her good luck, as Basanti ventures to become a Rajya Sabha member, amid all conflicts and confusion.

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Sanjay Dutt is affectionate about Ranbir Kapoor

Sanju baba is very popular for his warm and friendly behaviour. He never feels weary of helping out his colleagues and pals. And guess who got chummy with Munnabhai? Its Ranbir Kapoor, the beloved of his female admirers. Both the actors, are the members of the same health club that is gym. And in the course of work-out, both have formed a close bond between themselves.

Sanju has set the screen on fire with his macho image. Men want to be the tall tough and a rough guy just like him. He is obsessed with fitness. He was found to advise Kapoor lad on fitness and health. He thinks, Ranbir is a promising star of the Hindi film industry. Ranbir has proved Sanju right, by consistently augmenting his acting skills. Debuted in 2007, with Bhansali’s “Saawariya”, to present day, Kapoor has proved himself as an actor.

Munnabhai is presently busy for his first home production “Rascals”, and has in mind to film a sequel to “Satte Pe Satta”. Heartthrob Ranbir is working on Imitiaz ali’s “Rockstar”, Udhaas Singh’s “Aap Ka Saaya” and Anurag Basu’s “Barfee”. The Hindi movie goers would love to see both the actors, acting together in a film some day.

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Kylie Minogue wants kids

Singer Kylie Minogue says she won’t be unable to conceive following her five-year battle with breast cancer, but wants to have a family and is open to adoption.

When asked if she would ever think about surrogacy or adoption, Kylie said: “I do think about them and I would absolutely look into those options because children and family are very important to me. It’s something in my mind.”

The 42-year-old is dating Spanish model Andres Velencoso,32, for three years, reports dailystar.co.uk.

Minogue, whose sister Dannii, 38, had a boy last year, said: “I would really love to be a mother, but I just don’t think it can ever happen. After everything I’ve been through, I may not actually be able to conceive.”

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Justin Bieber’s wax statue to be unveiled in March

Teen singing sensation Justin Bieber is set to be immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds museum here.

“Justin Bieber is truly a worldwide sensation. We have been absolutely inundated with requests from young fans from around the world to see him at Madame Tussauds. We’re sure his fans will be just as delighted as we are that Justin will be joining the A-list here in March,” said Liz Edwards, Madame Tussauds’ PR manager.

Femalefirst.co.uk reports, Bieber gave precise measurements last year. The figure then took four months to complete at a cost of $242,580 (150,000 pound).

According to report, another figure will also be unveiled at Madame Tussauds Amsterdam on the same day and at Madame Tussauds New York soon after.

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Jennifer Aniston gets a new hairstyle

Actress Jennifer Aniston has chopped off her famous long locks in Spain and sported a trendy new hairstyle for a Madrid photo call for her new romantic comedy “Just Go With It”.

The 42-year-old cut her hair chin-length Tuesday, said a press statement.

In the film, Jennifer stars along with Adam Sandler and model Brooklyn Decker.

This is not the first time Aniston has cut her hair short. Not long after she married Brad Pitt back in 2000, she snipped her hair into a similar short style.

She recently admitted she was perplexed by all the attention her haircut received during her time on “Friends”.

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Chris Brown allowed to go near Rihanna now

Pop singer Chris Brown is now allowed go near Rihanna.

A judge has lifted the restraining order that prohibited Brown from going near the ‘Rude Boy’ singer, reports TMZ.

Brown appeared in court in downtown L.A., where a judge replaced Rihanna’’s restraining order with a level one order, which means Brown and Rihanna can have contact as long as he does not harass, annoy, or molest her.

Rihanna was not in court but her attorney Donald Etra told the judge Rihanna has no objection to the new order.

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Leonardo Dicaprio was Amanda Seyfried’s favourite actor as a child

Actress Amanda Seyfried, known for her role in “Mean Girls”, says she was “obsessed” with the movie “Romeo and Juliet” and that Leonardo DiCaprio was her favourite when she was 11-year-old.

The former child star, now 25, has confessed she used to watch the 1996 movie, a modernised version of Shakespeare’s original play that has DiCaprio as tragic lover Romeo Montague.

“I’ve always loved movies that have that kind of fantastical element

to them. I was obsessed with ‘Romeo and Juliet’. I was, like, 11 when it came out. I watched it all the time. I couldn’t stop watching it. Leonardo DiCaprio was my absolute favourite,” femalefirst.co.uk quoted her as saying.

“I was just so inspired by that movie, for whatever reason. It’s beautiful. It’s bright. It’s vivid and intense. And then the love story and the soundtrack. I probably shouldn’t have seen it as young I did, but I did and I loved it,” she said.

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Preity Zinta uses Mahesh Manjrekar’s next flick as the come back vehicle

Charming sweet bubbly girl, Preity Zinta is all set to make a comeback on the silver screen afresh. She is a darling of all her fans, and won many hearts with her dimpled smile. She will be seen in Mahesh Manjrekar’s upcoming flick “White”. She won’t be playing a sweet bubbly girl character in this movie; instead she will be seen portraying a sombre weighty character. This role will undergo changes and distortion from early 20s to late 60s.

Preity is thrilled to accept this new challenge, which will enable her to showcase her acting skills. White is an austere drama with a pensive storyline. Preity will be the leading lady in this movie. Manjrekar’s last directorial venture was “City of Gold”. He is also acting in Anees Bazmee’s film “Ready”. This project will be finalised as soon as he returns to Mumbai.

Preity was last seen in an item number in the film “Main Aurr Mrs Khanna”, and in the previous year in Deepa Mehta’s “Heaven On Earth”, enacting an agonized wife. Ladies and gentleman gear up, as the most ‘Happening’ babe of the tinsel town is going to take your hearts away!

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Sofia Hayat shows Asian diaspora’s life in ‘Dishonoured’

Sofia Hayat, a Britain-based actress of Pakistani origin, who was kidnapped by her parents at knife point, has scripted a film called “Dishonoured”, about the trials and tribulations of Asians in Britain. She says it is inspired by her own life.

“I have written a film script, which would be half filmed in India. The film will go on the floors by the end of this year. A production company in UK took it at $2 million. I am very excited about the project. The film’s cast will have actors from both – UK and India,” Hayat told IANS.

Sofia, also a singer and model, is in India to shoot for director Vinod Mukhia’s women-oriented drama “Diary of a Butterfly”.

In “Dishonoured”, she gives an insight to the life of a British Indian (mostly girls) who dare to pursue a career against parents will.

“It’s based on my life and based on many Asian people’s life growing up in India and England. My story starts with how a girl wants to be a performer and how she handles parents’ objection,” she said.

“My parents at kidnapped me from University at knife point because I changed my course from science to arts against their will. I could escape and police got involved. That incident made me write the book called ‘Dishonoured’. Even my music album is named ‘Dishonoured’,” she said.

Asked if she would be directing the film too, she said: “I think I have to let it go. If you can get a good director on board, he can do a better job than I can. I can be a good director because I am a creative person. I have the images of the scene to be shot. So I would be working closely in the project to make it as realistic as it can be.”

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Shenaz Treasurywala plays the role of a sexy girl in “One Life To Live"

Shenaz Treasurywala, an Indian actress who is also a travel writer and an Indian model has lately struck the headlines of the news and entertainment media as she bagged a prestigious role in the most popular soap opera performed in New York, USA. She will be acting as Rama Patel, a sexy, manipulative, man-eating girl in ‘One Life To Live’ soap opera, the longest running soap till date, since the last 42 years!

Interestingly, as her fortune would have it, Shenaz was in New York visiting friends after a wedding in San Diego. There her friend Poorna introduced her to her agent who in turn sent her to ‘One Life to Live’ audition! She went for it expecting no positive results in her favour. After much gruelling at repeated auditions, she actually had the offer turned down as she did not fit the role of Aubrey Wentworth for which they wanted her. Disappointed, she prepared to leave for India.

Then the wind of favour once again went calling for her and she was offered an absolutely new role in the soap. They created this role just for her since they had found something unique in her personality. She is already shooting for it since last December.

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Top paid item girl in Bollywood : Mallika Sherawat

Mallika Sherawat, the sex siren, oomph goddess of Bollywood, is well known for her bold roles in her films. But for the past three years, she seems to be too engrossed in Hollywood, that she is unseen in Hindi movies. But, good news for all Mallika fans! She will be seen scorching the desi screen with her Jhatkas and Thumkas once again.

She is scheduled for doing three item numbers in Anees Bazmee’s next film “Thank you”. She will be charging Rs 1.5 crore for each item number. This will undoubtedly, make her the Richest item girl in B-Town. Earlier, she has worked in Bazmee’s “Welcome”, where her character was appreciated by the audience. Now, Mallika is famous for alluring her fans and Bazmee thus hopes, she will be able to entice the audience, and pull crowd towards theatres.

Another movie “Bin Bulaaye Baraati” by Chandrakant Singh has got two item numbers booked for this sexy lady. All this leads Mallika to the Highest paid item girl’s position. If you wanna get charged with passion, make sure you watch this enchantress perform seductive item numbers and shake a leg!

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All that hard work pays off for Gwyneth! Actress looks super trim on Caribbean holiday

She advocates all manner of unusual regimes to help her keep in shape, but they certainly seem to be paying off for Gwyneth Paltrow.

The 38-year-old mother of two looked a picture of health as she strolled on a beach in the Caribbean this weekend.

The actress has revealed she uses homemade beauty treatments to maintain her glowing complexion, often slathering herself with a mixture of sugar, ground coffee, oatmeal, honey and olive oil.

She has also followed the Maple Syrup Diet, which involves consuming nothing but maple syrup, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and water.

And she has proclaimed the benefits of a programme which involves giving up orange juice, dairy, alcohol, sugar, wheat, caffeine and processed foods, and eating only one meal a day.

The Oscar-winner has been told to spend more time in the sun after being diagnosed with osteopenia, which can be a precursor to the brittle bone disease osteoporosis.

Miss Paltrow was on holiday with her husband, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, and their children Apple, six, and four-year-old Moses.

She revealed a small ‘C’ tattoo on her abdomen, presumably in honour of her husband.

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