Lady Gaga, Now Born The Desi Way !

International pop star Lady Gaga's hit single Born This Way has got a desi twist! Bollywood composers Salim-Suleiman have added a sitar intro and dhol beats to her vocals for the special remix.

The latest version of the song has been produced by media company Desi Hits.

The pop star informed on her Twitter page, "I worked with some Indian producers on Born This Way to show all the little monsters in India that I appreciate you."

Gaga will also release an urban-desi version of the song for Britain's South Asian market. Created and produced by Culture Shock, this version of Born this way fuses bhangra with elements of dubstep.

Chithra's Daughter Cremated In Chennai

The South Indian movie music world shared the grief of noted playback singer K.S. Chithra, who lost her eight-year-old daughter in a swimming pool accident in Dubai on Thursday.

"The family came back from Dubai on Friday morning and the funeral was held in the evening," said Chithra's manager Krishna Kutty Menon.

Chithra had been to Dubai along with her family to perform in A R Rahman's music show and was staying in a villa there when the accident happened.

Pakistan Very Upset With Sonakshi Sinha

Mumbai: Dabangg actor Sonakshi Sinha posted a morphed picture on her Twitter account which shows an Indian batsman whacking Shahid Afridi on the butt with his bat! This has surely angered her Pakistani fans.Many of her fans even started unfollowing her on the social networking site, says a media report.

Not just that. The actress also added the caption ‘De ghumaaaaake! Hehehehahahaha.’

Within seconds, hate replies started pouring in from her Pakistan fans who obviously took offense to the picture.

They flooded her account with message reading: “u shouldnt be doing dis, ur father never did dis kind of thing, not even sallu bhai, learn something from them.”

Another message said: “Sonakshi just because of this cheap act of yours . . . I am unfollowing you.”

Some even said that Sonakshi doesn’t have any class.

“You should be a goodwill ambassador between your country and other countries, itna har waqt salman khan salman khan karti rehti ho..usse hi kuch seekhlo tum” reads another reply.

Though the Indian fans liked her zeal and guts and praised her for ‘Dabangg’ act.

Sonakshi soon realized her mistake asked them to take the tweeted image in good spirit: “Pak fans very upset. jung ke maidan mein ladne se toh accha hi hai khel ke maidan mein ladein! I am all for love thy neighbour. Be a sport yaar.”

Mallika Goes Topless With A Bindi On Cover Page

Mumbai: Bollywood hottie Mallika Sherawat has appeared on the cover page of the glossy magazine FHM, topless, wearing jewellery and a Vidya Balan-type bindi, says a media report.

Flaunting her Indian sexy image, Mallika says: "What is there to be apologetic about? People have always associated me with the sexy image. ..I never read newspapers. I don't get any at home. I think I have better things to do with my time. It's a little narcissistic to read about yourself."

Mallika will be seen in the sequel to Murder, which will hit the screens in July, the report said.

"I don't know why all men want to see me naked", says she with a laugh. Malliks should understand better.

"I am not single by choice, but more out of compulsion", says Mallika.

Guinness World Record show soon to be replaced by 'Khatron ke Khiladi'

Television show featuring achievements of Indians on Guinness World Record – Ab India Todega on Colors channel will soon be replaced by 'Khatroon ke Khiladi Season 4'. The show will be telecast every Friday and Saturday in the 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Slot.

Bollywood's 'Khiladi' Akshay Kumar will host this adventure-based reality show. He had hosted the first two seasons of the show, but the last season was hosted by actor Priyanka Chopra.

There were rumours that 'Dabaang' star Salman Khan had ousted Akshay Kumar for this season, but the channel authorities have confirmed the appearance of Akshay Kumar.
The show will be shot in South Africa with 13 male celebrities and their 13 female
partners. The winner of the show will be awarded with the 'Khiladi' title and will also be
chosen as the ‘Thums Up Thunder Star.” The winner will also be featured along with
Akshay Kumar in their new campaign for the Thums Up brand.

Talking to reporters, the actor said, “It feels good to be back to my home ground
with 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' and it is exciting to do something which I love to do -
adventurous stunts.”

Aamir Khan pledges support to Anna Hazare

Film star Aamir Khan Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking him
to pay "heed to the voice of Anna Hazare", who has started a fast against
corruption.

"I am merely one of many who fully support Hazare, and have
come to appreciate that this upright 72-year-old man is willing to sacrifice his
life in the fight against corruption," wrote Aamir Khan, in his letter dated
April 6, to the prime minister.

He said that his decision to support the
campaign came after studying and comparing the drafts of the Lok Pal bill of the
government, as well as that of the civil society.

"I would like to
humbly submit to you that based on all the material that I have read, what
Hazare is saying makes a lot of sense to me," the actor wrote.

Khan
described himself as "one of over billion citizens of this country who is
affected by and most concerned about corruption".

"The last few months
has witnessed some shocking exposes. In fact, our society has been plagued by
this sickness over the last many decades. I am one of the many who feel that
strong steps need to be taken as corrective measures," he said.

The
wildly popular Hindi film actor said while the prime minister may know more
about the issue, he had "absolutely no doubt that a man of your level of
integrity will take all the strongest corrective measures needed to cleanse our
society of this sickness".

"It is therefore with greater hope and all
humility that I request you to pay heed to the voice of Anna Hazare," said Khan,
pointing out that the nation was "slowly, but surely" collecting around the
veteran social activist.

The actor also wrote to Hazare, giving his
support to the cause.

"You are an inspiration to the youth of this
country and my prayers are with you," he said.

"Like the country has
supported the Indian cricket team in their struggle to win the World Cup, I hope
and pray that your struggle, which infinitely more important and affects each
and every one of us, will get an even greater support," added Aamir

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Hrithik Injured On The Sets Of Agneepath

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan injured himself while shooting for his film
Agneepath.

In a scene being shot at Versova, Hrithik was required
to break a coconut on the ground. During one of the several takes, he injured
his fingers. Only when the scene was cancelled did someone realise that
Hrithik's hand was bleeding.

According to sources, Hrithik's hand had a
deep cut, which was bleeding profusely. The shoot on Tuesday was halted until he
received first aid.

However, producer Karan Johar would be pleased
because whenever any actor is injured and bleeds on the sets, the film turns out
to be a super hit, they said

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Terence Lewis Creates Guinness

Indian choreographer Terence Lewis broke a Guinness World Record by making 1,336 people dance in unison. The feat was accomplished through Colors' reality show Guinness World Record - Ab India Todega.The record was broken Saturday at St. Teresa High School, said a source.

The participants were invited through a free of cost registration process, and received a quick one-hour lesson from Terence.

Rob Molly, the designated official from the Guinness World Record, declared the effort as successful.

Terence's challenge was to break the recent Guinness record of choreographing over 1,235 people, set in Australia.

Shabbir Ahluwalia, who co-hosts Guinness World Record - Ab India Todega with Preity Zinta, was also present to pep up the participants as they danced to the popular song Jhoom barabar jhoom.

Terence, 35, has been working in the Indian film industry since long, but received fame when he took on the role of a mentor and judge in Zee TV's Dance India Dance.

Later, he was a participant on Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi 3, and was recently seen as a judge on Chak Dhoom Dhoom: Team Challenge.

Raveena Loses Temper on Television Show

Comedy Ka Maha Muqqabla is proving to be something of a reality show with several frayed nerves.

Raveena Tandon, one of the captains of the show, got into a fight with another contestant Sudesh Lahiri and their fight only became worse with every passing day.

Finally, he had to walk out of the show. Singer Sudesh Bhosle has stepped into his shoes.

Shah Rukh supports globalisation of Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan believes that the Indian movie industry is at its best times and says people should focus on globalising it instead of chasing crossover cinema.

"The world is looking at India... But I have an aversion to one word - it disturbs me that all Indian filmmakers are chasing an elusive dream of crossover cinema," Shah Rukh said Friday at the India Today Conclave.
"It is nothing at all - there is nothing known as crossover film. If there would have been one, our smarter cousins Hollywood would have made crossover films in America and taken over Indian film industry. We should think of taking over, we should be thinking of globalising Bollywood," he added.
With studios like Warner Bros, Sony and Disney coming to India and making Hindi and regional films, Shah Rukh feels that: "We need to have give and take relationship for the western cinema. We need to welcome Western films with open arms."

"Let them enjoy the benefits of investing in this growing Indian TV and film market, make alliances and allow them to make films here because we are cheap when it comes to expenses."

Terror Threat To Veena Malik?

Pakistani bombshell Veena Malik may have set the small screen on fire in India by canoodling under a quilt with Ashmit Patel in the Bigg Boss house, but her sensual gestures sparked outrage back home, making her the favourite whipping girl of the Pakistani media and the moral police.

Jaish-e-Mohammad supremo Maulana Masood Azhar has reportedly joined Malik's list of detractors by issuing a death threat to her for "humiliating Islam and defaming the country" with her "vulgar" gestures. Sohail Rashid, Malik's manager, said, "She has been targeted since her entry into Bigg Boss. Her so-called vulgar gestures on the show have been the talk of the media in Pakistan. She got a threat mail in Urdu from Maulana Masood Azhar yesterday and was very worried about it."

"She is an artiste and there is nothing wrong in showing dedication to one's work. She cannot be issued death threats for participating in a TV show in India. Artistes are beyond boundaries," he added.

Veena, who is currently shooting a cricket show for an Indian news channel, recently visited Pakistan. Her parents, who live there, have also been threatened and told they will have to suffer the consequences for their daughter's act.



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Sequel fever hits small screen

Television has been bitten by the sequels bug. Most channels are launching new seasons of popular fiction shows as fewer episodes - as opposed to long-running saas-bahu sagas - have created the space for it.
After the launch of the second season of Imagine TV's "Kitani Mohabbat Hai" in November 2010, Zee TV launched "Choti Bahu 2". Now Sony TV will soon launch "Mahi Way 2", produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF) TV, and STAR Plus is reportedly planning a sequel to its hugely popular show "Bidaai".

Producers and channels admit sequels are being launched primarily because of viewers' demands and to beat competition from other channels.

"We were overwhelmed by the response we received from viewers for 'Choti Bahu'. Since the time the show ended, we were flooded with calls, SMSs and mails from viewers all over the world to revive the magic of Dev and Radhika (lead characters)," said Sukesh Motwani, fiction head, Zee TV.

"Mahi Way", a story of an overweight girl who faces the hardships every day in her unique way, continued to get a positive response long after it ended. But, according to producer YRF TV, a sequel for the show was always at the back of its mind.

"When we launched our shows in 2010, we had planned them in a way so that we do not have to make 400 episodes or so. We did just 26 episodes, which told the entire story, and we had always thought that if the show is successful, we will do a second season and continue the story. That's what we will be doing in 'Mahi Way 2'," Ravina Kohli, creative head of YRF TV, told IANS.

"The Facebook page of 'Mahi Way' has been growing every day...people are waiting for the second season. For the first season, we got a very good response through blogs, e-mails and chat forums. So we are doing a second season because it has been a very popular show, received a tremendous response, and the channel also wants us to repeat its success," she added.

The sequel or season concept for fiction shows may be new for Indian shows; it has worked well for international sitcoms like "Friends", "Baywatch", "Sex And The City" and "Desperate Housewives.

In India the success has been scaled only with non-fiction shows like "Kaun Banega Crorepati", "Indian Idol", "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa", "Nach Baliye", "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa", "Bigg Boss", "Khatron Ke Khiladi" and "Roadies".

Channels experimented with sequels to fiction shows like "Saara Akaash", "Sanjeevani", "Left Right Left", "Baa Bahu Aur Baby" and "Khichdi" in the past, but they proved to be dampeners.

However, industry members are quite confident that viewers are gradually opening up to the season format and they might taste success this time.

Ajay Bhalwankar, programming head of Sony Entertainment Television, says television is consumed in a very different way in India compared to abroad.

"We have much more single TV households in our country and channels are required to cater to the interests of five to six members at a single home. So we have to grip the audience for a long time. That becomes a little tough with seasonal shows. But things look promising now as viewers are on a constant lookout for change," he said.

So far "Office Office" and "Yes Boss" are among the few shows with a successful second innings.

A major deterrent to the popularity of the sequel format in India was perhaps the success of saas-bahu sagas like "Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" and "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki", which lasted six to eight years.

However, shows now are short and crisp comparatively - usually a story is wrapped up in a year or even less, leaving scope for a next season where the narrative gets a fresh perspective.

"There is so much competition between channels these days...if they will not change content fast enough, the audience is intelligent enough to switch over, unlike earlier when they used to be loyal to one or two shows alone," said Kohli.

'Slumdog...' actor loses home in Bandra fire

Child actor Rubina Ali, who featured in the Oscar-winning 'Slumdog Millionaire' has lost her home in the major fire, that gutted several shanties in suburban Bandra.

"I have lost everything including the film memorabilia," Rubina said on Saturday.

The 12-year-old said she was inside her home when fire broke out in the Garibnagar slums on Friday.

Nine people were injured and hundreds were rendered homeless in the incident.

Rubina played the young Latika in Danny Boyle's 2008 movie, which swept the 81st Academy Awards with eight Oscars.

Dabangg Effect: Aamir's Moustachioed Look

A  Bollywood website apunkachoice.com has published pictures of  Aamir Khan in a moustachioed look as a suave cop for Reema Kagti’s film. Shades of Chulbul Pandey?

The report says, the bearded look that Aamir Khan sported to play a cop in director Reema Kagti’s next film has now undergone a little change.

The actor -- known for donning different appearances for films and ads -- is now seen with a droopy moustache. Yes, the beard has been shaved off and what remains is a finely trimmed growth over and around the lips.

Aamir appeared with his new look at the launch of Sussanne Roshan’s store The Charcoal Project on Sunday. You can check out the complete photo gallery from the event here.

Aamir was seen bonding with Hrithik Roshan and Fardeen Khan at the do

Sexy Katrina On Cover Of A Men's Magazine

Bollywood hearthrob Katrina Kaif has appeared on the latest cover of a men's magazine. 

In the accompanying interview,  Katrina treads through each question carefully as usual. Here are some excerpts...

Asked about her wedding, she replies: "Do I see myself married in two years? I don't really know. I think by the time I'm around 33, I should be having kids. But you can't plan it. I do want to get married, but do I want to have a child grow up without a father? No. I think you need more security."

About herself, she says: "I'm not comfortable beyond a certain line of sensuality," she says. "I think it can be offensive to certain sectors of your audience. It's important that it comes across as you."

Katrina displays a restless mind: "I have a lot of feelings of being lost and shy and isolated. I felt alien," she says. "It makes you feel unsettled in your mind. You crave somewhere to settle."

Akshay plays a cool role in 'Housefull 2': Sajid

Mumbai: Sajid Khan is busy with the sequel to his comedy Housefull and says that Akshay Kumar will be seen in a never before seen avatar in it.

In Housefull 2, Akshay's role has apparently gone back to the storyboard. Golmaal writers Sajid-Farhad have been roped in to write the part.

"We've really enhanced the cool quotient for Akshay in Housefull 2. The Akshay that you'll see inHousefull 2 has never been seen before," said Sajid.

According to sources, the script for the sequel has devised some of the scariest action sequences ever. Apparently Akshay's introductory stunt in Housefull 2 would be directed by Robert Alonzo who is Tom Cruise's stunt co-ordinator in Mission Impossible 4.

Sajid doesn't deny the James Bond influence on Housefull 2.

He said: "If Akshay played a 'Sad Sack' in Housefull, he plays the coolest character of his career inHousefull 2. Yes, James Bond is a deep influence on me. As a child I remember seeing exotic countries as locations in the Bond films."

Sequel fever hits small screen

After the launch of the second season of Imagine TV's Kitani Mohabbat Hai in November 2010, Zee TV launched "Choti Bahu 2". Now Sony TV will soon launch "Mahi Way 2", produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF) TV, and STAR Plus is reportedly planning a sequel to its hugely popular show "Bidaai".

Producers and channels admit sequels are being launched primarily because of viewers' demands and to beat competition from other channels.

"We were overwhelmed by the response we received from viewers for 'Choti Bahu'. Since the time the show ended, we were flooded with calls, SMSs and mails from viewers all over the world to revive the magic of Dev and Radhika (lead characters)," said Sukesh Motwani, fiction head, Zee TV

"Mahi Way", a story of an overweight girl who faces the hardships every day in her unique way, continued to get a positive response long after it ended. But, according to producer YRF TV, a sequel for the show was always at the back of its mind.

"When we launched our shows in 2010, we had planned them in a way so that we do not have to make 400 episodes or so. We did just 26 episodes, which told the entire story, and we had always thought that if the show is successful, we will do a second season and continue the story. That's what we will be doing in 'Mahi Way 2'," Ravina Kohli, creative head of YRF TV, told IANS.

"The Facebook page of 'Mahi Way' has been growing every day...people are waiting for the second season. For the first season, we got a very good response through blogs, e-mails and chat forums. So we are doing a second season because it has been a very popular show, received a tremendous response, and the channel also wants us to repeat its success," she added.

The sequel or season concept for fiction shows may be new for Indian shows; it has worked well for international sitcoms like "Friends", "Baywatch", "Sex And The City" and "Desperate Housewives.

In India the success has been scaled only with non-fiction shows like "Kaun Banega Crorepati", "Indian Idol", "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa", "Nach Baliye", "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa", "Bigg Boss", "Khatron Ke Khiladi" and "Roadies".

Channels experimented with sequels to fiction shows like "Saara Akaash", "Sanjeevani", "Left Right Left", "Baa Bahu Aur Baby" and "Khichdi" in the past, but they proved to be dampeners.

However, industry members are quite confident that viewers are gradually opening up to the season format and they might taste success this time.

Ajay Bhalwankar, programming head of Sony Entertainment Television, says television is consumed in a very different way in India compared to abroad.

"We have much more single TV households in our country and channels are required to cater to the interests of five to six members at a single home. So we have to grip the audience for a long time. That becomes a little tough with seasonal shows. But things look promising now as viewers are on a constant lookout for change," he said.

So far "Office Office" and "Yes Boss" are among the few shows with a successful second innings.

A major deterrent to the popularity of the sequel format in India was perhaps the success of saas-bahu sagas like "Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" and "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki", which lasted six to eight years

However, shows now are short and crisp comparatively - usually a story is wrapped up in a year or even less, leaving scope for a next season where the narrative gets a fresh perspective.

"There is so much competition between channels these days...if they will not change content fast enough, the audience is intelligent enough to switch over, unlike earlier when they used to be loyal to one or two shows alone," said Kohli.

Source: IBNLIve

Vidya, Sid To Put a Ring On It?

            

Will Bollywood's muse Vidya Balan soon be making it official with UTV's head honcho Siddharth Roy Kapur?

If sources are to be believed, the Ishqiya actress is considering getting engaged to rumoured beau Siddharth.

Spotted enjoying a nice day on the beach with the film corporate executive, Vidya was unavailable for comment. Spur of the moment?

Says Vidya's secretary, "Vidya has to first know Siddharth well enough to marry him. One doesn't necessarily marry people one is friendly to or has dinners with."

Lets wait and watch which way the Sabyasachi girl goes.

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Court notice to UTV reality show 'Emotional Atyachaar'

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the ministries of information and broadcasting and home affairs, chairman of UTV and team of the reality show "Emotional Atyachaar" following a plea seeking a ban on the show due to its "vulgar" content.

A division bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Sanjeev Khanna asked all the concerned parties to reply within four weeks on the plea filed by NGO Indraprastha People.

"All the respondents should file their reply by April 7," the bench said.

The court was hearing the petition seeking cancellation of channel license and to ban the programme "Emotional Atyachaar". The content of which is claimed to be "vulgar, sends a wrong message to the society, is harming the people at large and mentally disturbs people".

Playboy covergirl makes Bollywood debut

New Delhi: Playboy cover girl Candice Boucher will make her Bollywood debut as a sand artist in director Prashant Chadha's Aazaan.

Acclaimed sand artist Alexandra Konofalskaya was flown down from Belarus to train Candice for her role.

"I never imagined myself in a Bollywood film but now I'm looking forward to its premiere. I love your country and I want to see a lot of India," she said in a press statement.

Aazaan is an international espionage film about an informant who has to go undercover beyond enemy lines to save the nation from destruction by biological warfare.

"While scripting the film, I felt that Candice would make the perfect mystery miss. Given that she's a Playboy cover girl, the instant connect is, 'She must be hot.' She is but there's also a certain vulnerability that makes her more appealing," said Chadha, who made his directorial debut with Himesh Reshammiyaa starrer Aap Ka Surroor

Revealed: SRK's Don 2 look

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's guarded look for his much-awaited Don 2 has been revealed. According to reports his look was leaked on internet by people in the production.

King Khan is set to surprise his fans by a macho and rough look in the film.

The film's lead pair have already shot a part of their film in Berlin and are currently shooting in Malaysia.  Hope his fans like SRK's new look

Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi get married

Post the Imran- Avantika wedding earlier this year, if there is one other couple whose wedding plans have been making news its Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi. The couple, who announced quite a while back that they would be getting married this Feb, have finally tied the knot.

The couple registered their marriage earlier today. It was private affair attended only by Mahesh and Lara's family at the groom's Bandra residence. Talking about their marriage, Mahesh tweeted, "Meet Mr and Mrs Bhupathi folks!"

The couple leaves for Goa tonight to have their church wedding on the 19th. The Sangeet is on February 18 at Club Fresh, a beach resort in Candolim beach.