Victoria Beckham, Part IV

Black leather pants. Not many women can wear these things. Ms. Beckham can. And she should do so more often. Paired with black kid leather pumps, this is a striking combination. The toe cleavage is the cherry on the top of this wonderful dessert.

Aamir re-wrote the entire climax of Ghajini

Aamir Khan has just found himself another fan among filmmakers. The softspoken and gentle Tamil-Telugu director A.R Murugadoss who has made what is unarguably one of the most violent films of our times, is completely enamoured of Aamir's creative faculties.

In fact the simple and honest director who has earlier made four highly successful films in Tamil and Telugu openly acknowledges that Aamir re-constructed the entire climax of Ghajini to make it more contemporary and palatable to a cosmopolitan audience.

"We didn't make too many changes in the rest of the film. Every time I'd suggest a change in Ghajini from the original, Aamir would firmly cut it down saying we should stick to the Tamil script.

But he decided we should rewrite the entire climax. The entire location, incidents and dialogues for the Climax were re-written by Aamir. I think the Hindi version is far better than the Tamil Ghajini because of the changes that Aamir made."

Whatever Murugadoss makes next (and the offer will crystallize after the year-ending week) Murugadoss has only one wish.

"I want Aamir to be my consultant. Ghajini in Hindi would've been impossible without him. What he did to the climax was amazing. Now whatever I make I want Aamir's guidance. I don't know Hindi at all.

But I knew the meaning of the Tamil words and groped my way through the Hindi dialogues in Ghajini. Every time I was stuck on a word or line I'd call up Aamir. I've learnt so much from him, " says the litterateur-turned-filmmaker who has several short -story anthologies in Tamil to his credit.

Though many people in Mumbai feel the title role of the villain in Ghajini should have been played by a better-known actor Murugadoss is happy with Pradeep Rawat. "He is not entirely unknown in Hindi cinema. He played the the Sardarji in Lagaan."

Murugadoss admits he felt a little out of place in Mumbai initially. "But today a filmmaker is not restricted to any one region. Ghajini has gone so smoothly from Tamil to Hindi. Now I want to take a break, visit my native town Kallakurichi near Chennai and come back to sign my second Hindi film."

Next Murugadoss wants to direct a totally non-violent film in Hindi. "My next Hindi film will be an out-and-out love story. There won't be even a slap in the narrative. I've acquired the reputation of being a violent director. But apart from Ghajini all my films are soft and gentle."

Ranbir isn't playing Akshay Aishwarya's son

Ranbir Kapoor is undoubtedly B-Town hot property. The busy actor is preparing simultaneously for three projects currently- 'Rajnithi', 'Wake Up Sid' and 'Ajab Prem Ki Kahani'.

So much so that he had no time to read Vipul Shah's script which he's penning with his favourite Akshay Kumar in mind.

Sources say that Vipul Shah who wanted to make a fantasy film this time zeroed in on the Hollywood hit 'Action Replay'.

Michael J. Fox played the lead in the original version. The film centers on Marty McFly, a teenager who is unexpectedly sent back and forth in time of present-past-future and meets his parents at his high-school days.

He's sent back in time from 1985 to 1955 and also accidentally attracts his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by causing his parents to fall in love, while finding a way to return to 1985.

Akshay Kumar dons the lead role while Aishwarya Rai is the female lead opposite him.

Vipul Shah wanted Ranbir in the very important role of Akki-Ash's son. But since Ranbir is so busy with his three projects and another one with Mani Rathnam, he had to turn him down.

If all goes well for the film, this indeed will be a big opportunity lost by Ranbir.

Victoria, Part 3 !!

Victoria Beckham. Installment 3 this week. Toe cleavage. That is all.

The Sexiest Bollywood Actress of 2008, The Hottest Bollywood Actress of 2008 -Katrina Kaif

Who is the sexiest Bollywood actress of 2008?
Who is the hottest, most sensuous actress of 2008?

We at Sexy Bollywood Girls, conducted a poll to find out who REALLY is the biggest turn on among the hottest Bollywood actresses out there. No surprises, the cute faced Katrina Kaif came trumps as the sexiest actress of Bollywood. Yep, the voluptuous Katrina Kaif who is known for her fair complexion, flawless skin, great butt and graceful hair is undoubtedly the sexiest Bollywood actress of 2008. After Katrina Kaif who got a massive 37 percent votes, second in line is the voluptuous Gujarat bombshell, Amisha Patel. The common man has always found Amisha Patel special because she is voluptuous and naturally curvy, fleshy at the right places. But Amisha Patel went on a strict diet to look slimmer than before for Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. Though the film bombed, a bombshell called Amisha Patel was born. Amisha, the second sexiest woman in Bollywood secured 16 percent of votes. Kareena Kapoor stood third as the sexiest actress in Bollywood with 13 percent votes. Kareena's 'tashan' was behind 'thoda pyaar thoda magic' of Amisha Patel. Both however lagged in 'Race' when it came to Katrina Kaif- the sexiest woman in Bollywood.


Here are the poll results:

Amisha Patel

20 (16%)

Kareena Kapoor

16 (13%)

Deepika Padukone

6 (5%)

Katrina Kaif

45 (37%)

Minissha Lamba

8 (6%)

Priyanka Chopra

13 (10%)

Bipasha Basu

11 (9%)

Best Bollywood actresses 2008, Successful Bollywood actresses of 2008

Who is the most successful Bollywood actress of 2008? Which sexy Bollywood actress actually ruled our hearts and the Bollywood box office in 2008?

In 2008, perhaps no Bollywood actress suffered so much professionally as Priyanka Chopra. In the same vein, we can say perhaps no one benefited as much in 2008 as Priyanka Chopra. Priyanka Chopra starred in four of the worst flops of 2008: Love Story 2050, Drona, God Tussi Great Ho and Chamku. However a strong performance oriented role in Fashion, turned the tide for heels. Following close on the heels of Fashion, was Dostana. Priyanka Chopra had an average year in 2008.

Kareena Kapoor looked hot and sexy in 2008, but her size zero figure could not save Tashan from being the worst film of 2008. Kareena Kapoor was able to salvage some glory in Golmaal Returns.

Minissha Lamba donned a sexy avatar which did not help Kidnap at all. However, she achieved some solace in Bachna Ae Haseeno.

Deepika Padukone had one hit, as well in the form of Bachna Ae Haseeno.

Rani Mukherjee and Amisha Patel, both flopped again this year with their only film Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic losing out.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had a hit in Jodhaa Akbar. At other times, she was found away from the Bollywood arc lights in the comfortably arms of hubby Abhishek Bachchan.

Katrina Kaif scored in Race and Singh is Kinng. Her other movie Yuvvraaj sank without a trace.

Vidya Balan had a semi hit in Kismet Konnection.

Bipasha Basu, arguably, the sexiest actress of 2008, is the only actress with 100 percent success rate. The oomphilicious Bipasha Basu, sexy and sassy had two hits, Race and Bachna Ae Haseeno to her credit.

There were two South Indian beauties who appeared in Bollywood, one in a changed avatar and the other making a fresh appearance. Genelia D'Souza who had previously starred in Masti, years ago, starred in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, the youth hit, as a teeny bopper. Her fantastic performance and cute looks earned her a legion of fans. Asin, another southern sensation debuted in the biggest Bollywood hit of 2008, Ghajini. Asin's performance is being widely appreciated. The other list of female newcomers in Bollywood include: Anushka Sharma(Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi), Sonal Chauhan(Jannat) and Adah Sharma(1920).

So for the record, if we dont count the new entrants, the countdown for the succesful Bollywood actress of 2008 is as follows:
5. Kareena Kapoor: One hit and one flop
4. Aishwarya Rai: One big hit
3. Priyanka Chopra: Four flops and two hits
2. Katrina Kaif: Two hits and One flop
1. Bipasha Basu: Two movies and both of them hits

In other words, Bipasha Basu is the top successful Bollywood actress of 2008.

I don't know how I will manage this: Deepika

Sajid Nadiadwala has signed Deepika Padukone opposite Akshay Kumar for his next Houseful to be directed by Sajid Khan.

The film will have Riteish Deshmukh, another hero and two more heroines. It's a romantic comedy. Deepika Padukone and Sajid (Khan) met in Bangkok. She loved the story and said yes."

This will be Deepika's first full fledged comedy film. After working with sister Farha Khan Om Shanti Om she will be now jid Khan's Houseful.

Deepika says, "The film is a comedy flick and this is the first time I will be doing something very different. I don't know how I will manage. I will try my best. Sajid has a great sense of humour and I will go by his vision.

Besides, if my director has so much confidence in me, then I just cannot let him down."

Meanwhile producer Sajid Nadiadwala is completing his next venture Kambakkht Ishq being directed by Shabbir Khan.

Sajid has also signed director Siddharth Anand to direct venture starring Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor with Deepika more or less final for it as well. It is reportedly a remake of Oscar winner The Departed.

I feel very vulnerable and helpless: Bipasha

"I feel vulnerable and helpless.That's why I haven't spoken until now, " says Bipasha Basu softly.

Bipasha was returning from Film City on 26/11 when she was caught in the blast. "It happened at Vile Parle as I crossed the area. There was mayhem on the road as my staff and I sat huddled in our car wondering what to do next. Should we go forward? Or go back? I told my driver to drive in the middle of the road as fast as possible."

Three weeks down the line, and as the city nurses its wounds Bipasha wonders what she can do to help the situation.

"I've been extremely effected by 26/11. I haven't spoken to anyone about it until now. I don't know how I can ease the pain of Mumbai. Everyone wants to put forward more than just a point of view.

But no one seems to know what to do. I do believe in the mass movement that Mumbai has been seeing over the last three weeks. I think people lighting candles, holding hands, showing their solidarity speaking out…it's all very effective."

Bipasha was sceptical to begin with. "I thought this movement would die down after the first few days. But now I feel it's not losing momentum. And I'm very happy about that. The media is playing a very important part in keeping the movement against terrorism alive.

I must admit I thought it would be over after one Sunday. That's why I kept quiet." But now Bipasha believes in the power of people. "I just hope it continues. If the people's voice continues to be heard whichever government comes into power will be forced to pay heed and provide us with basic security.

Sure, our economy is booming and the industries are doing well. But what do we do without security in Mumbai? If the financial capital of India which generates the maximum taxes is hit, how do we sustain global confidence in our country?"

Bipasha can't believe that ten terrorists could do this to Mumbai. "What happened to Mumbai is a shame for the entire country.I went out socially for the first time this week. Life must go on.

The important thing is to not forget the lessons that we've learnt from 26/11. Bombay Times is doing a great job keeping the movement alive. Now I feel far less defeated far more optimistic about the future than I did the first few days after Mumbai was attacked.

Mumbai won't forget. We have Zero security in the country. Otherwise how could there be continuous blasts all over the city for so many hours? And if the detonated RDX had not been discovered in time, it could have been worse."

Bipasha caught up with a film on the Mumbai blasts. "I saw Neeraj Pandey's A Wednesday after 26/11. I can't believe it's so sensitive and so prophetic.

Like Naseeruddin Shah being pushed into destroying terrorism the Common Man is ready take action. A Wednesday should be a textbook on terrorism. All of us should see it and learn its lessons."

Victoria in blue !

This is the second installment of Victoria Beckham week here. She's decked out all in blue for this event from several months ago. And once again, the toe cleavage is mighty fine.

Shahrukh Khan in Kal Kissney Dekha

Shahrukh Khan will be appearing in the final act of Abhishek Bachchan’s Kal Kissney Dekha. Abhi will be flying to New Zealand in January to shoot a love song for the movie. Director Vivek Sharma says of Shahrukh’s decision to appear in the movie, “Shahrukh Khan is making a special appearance in the movie and will be seen at a very important time in the film’s climax. He is a good friend of mine and for him to agree to be a part of Kal Kissney Dekha is like a blessing.”

Meanwhile, a new trailer for Shahrukh’s Billu Barber has been released. The film also stars Irrfan Khan and Lara Dutta. The story is based loosely on the tale of Krishna and Sudama from the Bhagavad Purana and was filmed recently in the south as Kuselan with superstar Rajnikanth in Shahrukh’s role. Irrfan stars in the lead role of Billu, the impoverished childhood friend of Shahrukh who has since become a filmi superstar. Shahrukh has a limited amount of screentime in the movie but features prominently in item numbers with stars such as Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone.

Abhishek fans are looking forward to the release of Delhi-6, a film which sees an American NRI bringing his grandmother back to India for a quick visit. But where does the title come from? “Little does Abhishek know that the quick trip will turn into the longest journey of his life - a journey within,” says the advertising for the movie, “The backdrop of the story is the ancient walled city of Delhi, a character in herself. She represents the chaos, religion, beliefs and ethos of the Indian people. The pin code of the city is 110006, and with pride of love they call her Delhi-6.”

Jumbo is dull!

The mythological-inspired story, affected cuteness, unnecessary romance: staples of most animation films we’ve seen in the last few years. The kids are not liking it, the adults are bereft of choice; and yet, animation makers just won’t learn.

Here a blue baby elephant curls to his mama (Dimple Kapadia) and asks about his dad Yudhvir Singh. The mother gives him the usual `never trust humans’ tripe. The kiddo, called Jumbo, creeps out to look for his dad. There he sees a girl elephant Sonia (Lara Dutta) who says things like, “mujhe dekh ke to sab gir jaate hain,” when he accidentally slips. So far, there’s been no moving forward of the father-son track we believed the film was about. When he goes back, his mother (a Nirupa Roy animated avatar) is missing.

Some goons who are war with the town injure Sonia and Jumbo jumps to the rescue (heck, even Bollywood has moved on from this tired cliché; why subject kids to it?). It’s intermission time already. Next is a preachy song that goes something like `Badhte Chalo…’. An owl (Rajpal Yadav) falls for a messenger bird and calls it “rasmaali”. That this obnoxious character’s surname is Yadav and it speaks in the UP dialect is hardly funny. While fighting a tiger, Jumbo thrashes it calling it “choohe ki aulad”. A bit crass for a children’s movie, one wondered.

Now grown up, Jumbo is to go to war for the good-hearted Prince Vikram against the goons. Sonia wistfully says goodbye enquiring, “Mahal ki hathniyon ko dekh ke, mujhe bhool to nahin jaoge?” The audience laughed at this bizarre dialogue. The children watched zombie-like, unabsorbed and unfeeling. Time for another song. (The only interesting song befitting a children’s film was the beginning Akshay Kumar number.)

The film is clearly too simplistic and boring. The makers have chalked out one-dimensional central characters, and there are no interesting side characters to lift the spirit. If we look at super-successful animations like Shrek, we realize that side characters like the always-in-trouble Donkey and Puss-in-Boots are as fascinating as Shrek and Princess Fiona.

Next up, Jumbo is reunited with his mother (no explanation about her sudden disappearance) with dialogues like “mere laal”, and “chod do meri maa ko.” The war scenes are stylistically shot, but the soldiers, battle-cry, swords etc, kids have already seen in other mythologicals. We know, already, that Jumbo will emerge victorious against the evil elephant (Gulshan Grover) and be reunited with his love as well (our Hindi films have also evolved from writing the heroine’s role as just the love interest; it’s that much more disappointing seeing such a simpering, background role for the lady elephant here.) The ending credits give a peek into dubbing sessions where we see Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta, Asrani, Dimple Kapadia and other artistes at work.

Of all, Akshay Kumar adds the most chutzpah to his animated character. The 3D animation is competent, but let down by the formulaic narrative. Our little viewers need a break from the worn-out stories, stuffy dialogue, and dull characters that are routinely put in front of them. When will our animations learn to have some fun?

Victoria Beckham Week !!!

I'm closing out 2008 with the gal who has probably done more for toe cleavage fans than any other single lady out there. Ms. Victoria Beckham. I'm not quite sure how it happened, but I've amassed a pool of her photos that have not yet been shown here. So this week is dedicated to her. Long live the Queen !!!

I'm fine and going on holiday with Kareena

Saif Ali Khan gave all his family and friends a scare when he was hospitalized on New Years' eve.

But on 26 December he was well on the way to recovery.

Speaking from his hospital bed at Leelavati hospital Saif said, "I'm almost recovered now. I'm going home today (27 Jan). It was nothing, really.

I returned from Philadelphia from the shooting of Rensil d'Silva's film on 23rd night. And since I was missing all the Mumbai ka khana, I gorged indiscriminately on local junk food, sev puri bhelpuri, paani puri….puri ki puri fauj went into my stomach."

The Chote Nawab jokes from his hospital bed. So wasn't he frightened when his stomach started acting up on him?

"Not at all. It was gastroenteritis. Yes, I've been in hospital twice in the recent past. Once it was just an appendicitis. And the other time it was far more serious. After going through what I did the last time I'm hardly going to get scared by a little stomach infection."

Chuckles Saif, "Actually it's much less scary than it looks. I've got a drip coming out of my hand, so that makes it look kind of serious. But it's nothing. I'm fine. Just a little sleepy. In fact Kareena and I are going on our holiday to the mountains as planned."

Cold war's over. Priyanka Akshay together again

For reasons best known to them Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra had stopped working together in spite of a string of successes together beginning with Suniel Darshan's Andaaz and climaxing in Abbas-Mustan's Aitraaz.

Thereafter Priyanka was persuaded for mysterious reasons to move on to other leading men.

Akshay Kumar tried to form a lasting screen pair with Kareena Kapoor. But when that didn't work too well (Talaash, Bewafaa, Tashan) he turned to Katrina Kaif for professional sustenance.

So deep was the cleft between the pair that Suneel Darshan had to scrap an Akshay-Priyanka starrer after a song featuring them.

But now it seems the ice has thawed.

Akshay and Priyanka performed together on stage on Thursday for Christmas at the Convention Centre in Hong Kong for a show called 'From Chandi Chowk To Hong Kong.'

Joining the pair was Bipasha Basu who was earlier scheduled to perform in Mumbai for New Year's eve. And what a rollicking show it was! Audiences have been craving to see the hit jodi together for three years.

Here was their chance finally

"Yes, I performed on stage with Akshay Kumar in Hong Kong. It was great fun, "says Priyanka.

Rakhi has shown whatever she could have

Sambhavna Seth has made no bones about not liking item queen Rakhi Sawant not very long ago.

She had made her displeasure clear about the 'Big Boss 1' inmate and competitor during her stint at the 'Big Boss 2' house. This, in spite of the fact that many especially her arch rival on 'Bigg Boss', Payal Rohatgi feeling that she was actually trying to mimic Rakhi on the show and be outgoing and a motor mouth like her.

Sambhavna who's currently participating in the reality show 'Dancing Queen' however tries to paint another picture altogether.

The show aired on Colors pairs 10 dancing divas with a protégé each. It's being judged by veteran actors Hema Malini and Jeetendra.

Sambhavna has said, 'If Rakhi joins 'Dancing Queen', she is not going to do any wonders. I have seen what she can do and I don't want to see any further wonders from her.'

She's added, 'I don't miss her on the show at all. Rakhi is quite senior in our league. She has done various reality shows and she has also become a judge. For her, its like, 'been there done that'

. There is no sense in her coming to 'Dancing Queen' because she has reached a senior level. And even if she comes, there is no issue, but I am not at all missing her.'

She's also said, 'Rakhi has shown whatever she could have. Now it's her chance to see what I do. I am just starting and all I need is good wishes from her. She is of my elder sister's age.

I agree she has maintained herself well but age-wise and experience-wise she is older and she should be left at that level. I am only missing her blessings on the show and she should give me just that.'

Rakhi is known to not spare anyone. Wonder what she's to say about Sambhavna talking just so much about her.

Best Bollywood fresh faces 2008, Best Bollywood female debutantes 2008!

Here is a look at some of the popular female debutantes in Bollywood 2008. All of them are talented, sexy and pretty in their own way, and we love them all. Presenting the new faces of Bollywood, best female debutantes of 2008:

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1. Adah Sharma: Adah Sharma was spotted by Vikram Bhatt and cast as a female lead in the horror spook 1920. The movie which turned to be a sleeper hit increased the popularity of Adah Sharma. The gorgeous Adah Sharma gave a superb performance in her debut role, perhaps better than most of the listed here. Adah Sharma is very talented, considering her superb acting in her first movie 1920 itself. Full marks to Vikram Bhatt who doesn't audition but goes by instinct, and his instinct proved right for Adah Sharma.


2. Anushka Sharma: A model from Bangalore, Anushka Sharma was singled out from hundreds of girl, by Aditya Chopra who wanted a confident but fresh face, for his movie 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' opposite none but Shahrukh Khan. Anushka Sharma held her own and was applauded by many for her performance in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Anushka's homely face and her confident nature is infectious and that fueled the magic of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.


3. Asin: That Asin Thottumkal is simply gorgeous is no revelation. She has stolen the hearts of many in South by her beautiful and charming presence. Asin made a confident debut in Bollywood 2008's biggest hit Ghajini. You simply fall in love with Asin, so chirpy, so charming and so cute. Her performance in Ghajini was brilliant, so much that you actually begin to miss Asin when her character dies in Ghajini. A brilliant actress, poised for more laurels in Bollywood, that is Asin for you. For more Asin pictures, go here


4. Sonal Chauhan: Sonal Chauhan, a Mahesh Bhatt discovery made inroads to Bollywood with Jannat. Though she did not kiss in an Emraan Hashmi(it is definitely an exception), she was loved and admired by one and all. A sexy version of Amrita Rao, Sonal Chauhan is slim and beautiful. Mahesh Bhatt discoveries usually make their presence felt like Kangana Ranaut did. Now we have Sonal Chauhan on her way to write a bright future for herself in Bollywood.

Hrithik Aishwarya again in Bhansali's next?

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is reportedly totally focused on his next movie with Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The movie is supposed to hit the floor next year.

So busy is he that he's denied that he is working with the Pakistani actor Imran Abbas in 'Heera Mandi'. He's kept the movie on hold. The Pakistani artiste was recommended by Moin Beg, the writer of 'Heera Mandi' and Bhansali had met him. But 'the director with a difference' is yet to make up is mind about the actor and the movie.

Looks like the director is mighty hopeful about the Venus- Adonis pairing of Hrithik- Ash, because they have an excellent track record with 'Dhoom2' and 'Jodhaa Akbar'. And he seems to be grateful as they agreed to do the film in spite of Bhansali's dream project 'Saawariya' being a colossal flop.

It's said that the director wanted to work desperately with Hrithik and Ash for his next film

Hrithik and Bhansali will be teaming up together for the first time while he got great performances out of Ash with 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' followed by 'Devdas'.

If all goes well, the director might very well end up creating poetry in motion this time around.