Actor Akshay Kumar the 'No.1 Khiladi'

Akshay Kumar charges Rs 150 crore to host the second season of ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’.

Akshay Kumar's career is going from strength to strength. After being touted as the highest paid actor in the Hindi film industry, these days Akshay is one of the most prominent faces on TV too. Akshay is in demand on the small screen after he hosted the first season of the reality show, Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi.

While the total deal amount for the first season was Rs 120 crore, Akshay is charging Rs 150 crore for the show's second season.
Our source says, "The first season of Khatron Ke Khiladi did very well and it was to a large extent responsible for launching the channel in a big way. The fact that the first season was successful has now prompted the channel to start the show's second season. Since the channel knows that Akshay Kumar is the USP of the show, his contract has now been reworked and he will be paid a whopping Rs 2 crore per episode. He was charging Rs 1.5 crore per episode during the first season. Akshay has also managed to get some equity in the channel. The number of episodes that he will shoot for the second season is yet to be finalised. The shoot of the show starts on April 2."

Hot Young Lady In Sexy Aunty’s Path

Riya Sen seems to be following Bipasha Basu’s and Mallika Sherawat’s footsteps as she too is all set to play a seductress in her forthcoming film Shaadi of the Dead. A unit member revealed, "Riya will be essaying the role of a seductress opposite Purab Kohli in this comic caper."

Seems like this Bong bombshell is going to set the screen on fire soon. We guess she has had enough of the deglam image while shooting for Rituparna Ghosh’s Bengali film. It’s time to return to reality and get into those glam shoes all over again, Riya.

BIG 92.7 FM Chandigarh launches new programmes

BIG 92.7 FM, India’s No 1 FM Station, in its endeavour to provide wholesome entertainment to its listeners and to ensure best quality entertainment, is introducing further variations in its on-air show packages, which promises maximum listener pleasure.

As part of its offerings, the station introduces RJ Anshu hosting a brand new show called Kitty Party from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for the noon band. The morning show will start with Chak De Chandigarh with RJ Anubhav hosting the show.

Chak De Chandigarh has 3 fresh segments added - Kaun Banega Chaturvedi, Lagaam ko zubaan do, Bolly Ball. The morning show will now see a more witty action packed programming mix. BIG 92.7 FM has introduced RJ Satya as the new Jock for its afternoon youth band show Big Geri. RJ Pankaj will be the new RJ for its new evening drive time brand new show Seetee Baja ke. RJ Sheveta will host the night show 9 Baje ki setting.

In Chandigarh, BIG RJ’s Anubhav, Pankaj, Satya, Anshu and Sheveta will be entertaining the city of Chandigarh and the adjoining areas with fresh openings including new segments in the Morning Show, brand new shows and reshufflings of Jocks.

On Weekdays, the joyride will start at 5:00 am with RJ Seema Rajput. This show will be followed by Chak De Chandigarh with RJ Anubhav from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. 11:00 am to 2:00 pm will be BIG Kitty Party with RJ Anshu. After this, 2:00pm – 5:00pm will be the BIG Geri with RJ Satya. This will be followed by brand new show Seetee Baja Ke from 5:00 pm to 8:00pm with RJ Pankaj. And the last show of the day, Chandigarh’s very own 9 Baje ki setting from 9:00pm to 12:00 midnight with RJ Sheveta.

Covering era’s favourite tracks and its endeavour to create high aspiration and wholesome entertainment, BIG 92.7 FM has created an exciting programming mix that ensures relevant and credible information including weather reports, latest happenings, city events and relevant information, to their listeners. BIG 92.7 FM promises not only to entertain but to inform and empower the listener with utilities that one may take for granted. The weekends also promise to entertain listeners with great on-air shows.

Commenting on the launch of new shows, Siddharth Bhardwaj, Regional Director, BIG 92.7 FM – North - I said, “Our content is focused on providing variation in on air shows as well as the on ground events according to the vibe of the city and the mood of listeners during the particular day part. So for example along with playing games our morning show talks about the local concerns whereas the noon show Big Kitty is focused on the women of the city. Afternoon show Big Geri is focused on the youth. The newly introduced evening drive time show ‘Seete Baja Ke’ caters to all the sections and night show ‘9 Baje ki setting’ again caters to the youth.

Our programming mix promises complete listener delight and we are confident listeners will have a complete treat when tuned in!”

About BIG 92.7 FM

BIG 92.7 FM, India’s No 1 FM Station and a Radio initiative from Adlabs Films Ltd, since its first station launch in September 2006, has expanded at a phenomenal pace creating history by launching its 45 station network in 18 months, including an FM station in Singapore. Having completed its goal of a pan India presence spanning across 45 cities, 1000 towns and 50,000 villages to reach 200 million Indians across India, the brand is now looking towards expanding to more cities within the country as well as overseas. The brand has taken FM as a medium of entertainment beyond the metros, to virgin markets, offering consumers and advertisers a new experience of this medium of entertainment. Within a short span of time with distinctive content and innovative promotion, BIG 92.7 FM has established leadership in the FM space and firmly laid the foundation for an exciting future ahead.

Monica Bedi records

Monica Bedi, who made a comeback to the entertainment industry with a reality show last year, is working on Ek Onkaar - a spiritual offering for which Monica has recorded her voice. The album, a compilation of the revered mantra of the Sikhs called Mool Mantra, which is one of the holiest chants from the Guru Granth Saheb, will be released by Universal Music. It will be followed by 2 Pauris from Japji Saheb, which speaks about the universality of God and the strong belief in destiny as depicted by Sikhism.

The sound and mood of the album is attuned to listeners crossing all barriers of age and class. Says Monica, “This album is my homage to God who has helped me throughout the trials and tribulations of my life. People think of me as strong and brave but I was totally lost till I surrendered myself to Him and started praying and believing in Him. As they say faith can move mountains, which I have truly experienced. Hence with this album and a lot of guidance from Universal Music, I seek to reach this humble message across to everyone. I will be really honoured if through this small endeavour of life, people are inspired to have ultimate faith in the Almighty Lord.”

Rajeeta Hemwani, VP, A&R - Content, Universal Music says, “2009 will see a lot of pathbreaking releases on the Punjab front and as you can see we recently released the superhit album Indian Timing by Panjabi MC and launched a promising Punjabi star from Canada, Gurjit Rahal. Thus in the same vein but a different tune, we thought of endeavouring across genres and setting our foot firm into the spiritual realm. This would be Universal’s first major spiritual release of the year.”

The music of the album has been arranged by Anand Kurhekar of Inner Voice, who has provided a very world- ambient feel of sound design to the entire album. Inner Voice has been the production house behind many a fabulous albums in the spiritual spectra like Dances Of Shiva, Gayatri Mantra, Mandukaya Upanishad, Preachings Of Buddha and others

Pinki brings a smile to the Oscars

While all eyes seem to be on "Slumdog Millionaire" for the Oscars, the eyes of a very courageous little girl will be focused on another India based film at the ceremony.

It's called "Smile Pinki" and it's up for an Oscar too -- nominated for best short documentary.

The little girl watching it from inside the Oscar ceremony has traveled all the way from her small Indian village with her dad -- and it has been an incredible journey for little Pinki Sonkar.

"Smile Pinki" tells the story of her transformation from a sad outcast to a vibrant 8-year-old with plenty of spunk.

Pinki was born with a cleft lip and her impoverished family did not have the money for corrective surgery.

Like millions of other children born with the lip deformity in developing countries, Pinki simply had to live with it and suffer the social consequences.

Her father Rajendra Sonkar says: "She used to go to school and the kids would not befriend her. She would say I don't want to go to school."

"Pinki was a depressed, sad, lonely, shy, young little girl, growing up on the periphery of the society in a little village," said Satish Kalra, director of Smile Train's South Asian region, after meeting with Pinki.

The little girl's own family was ashamed of her Kalra says.

But all of that has changed. Pinki is now a real pistol, full of energy and confidence, and she has a fantastic smile too -- thanks to the Smile Train charity.

Smile Train teaches doctors in their own countries to operate on cleft lips, a deformity of up to four million children across the world.

Pinki just happened to be one of the chosen candidates for surgery and was also chosen to be the subject of the documentary.

The film chronicles Pinki's transformation, following her from her village to the hospital and home again.

The film's director is Megan Mylan. She has won several awards but not an Oscar. This is her big chance.

For Pinki and her dad, being able to see the film's director win an Oscar would be a thrill.

But they know they already have the greatest prize: Pinki's new smile.

"I am so happy that my daughter's lips have been repaired," her dad Rajendra said with a smile.

Jiah Khan To Do an Item Number in Yahoo

Jiah Khan's film Nishabd didn't have any scope for a hot sizzling number, neither did Jiah get an opportunity to shake her booty in Aamir Khan starrer Ghajini. Her desire to perform an item number in Bollywood is finally being fulfilled with the film Yahoo.


Jiah Khan will perform an item number for the Ken Ghosh film. The most interesting aspect about the item number is that Jiah will perform in a costume weighing 15 kg. Apparently the costume will have a lot of chains, which makes it weighty.

Sonam Kapoor is just a good bathroom singer

Beautiful babe Sonam Kapoor plays the role of an struggling singer in her forthcoming flick Delhi-6, however in real life Sonam insists that she is a bathroom singer.

She says, “I love music and I’m passionate about it. But I’m just a good bathroom singer, I’m not at all a competent singer.”

Well we just love Sonam as a Matakalli, she doesn’t need to impress us with her singing abilies.

Delhi goes crazy at Delhi 6 premiere

When you are expecting stars like Abhishekh Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor walk the red carpet to promote their latest film Delhi 6, there is bound to be chaos everywhere. Arriving two hours late, the two stars made a blink and you will miss appearance at a Gurgaon hotel and a multiplex in Saket, south Delhi.

Director speak

"When I made Rang de Basanti, I did not expect it to turn into an inspiration for youngsters. The same goes for Delhi 6," said director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Visibly excited over his mega venture, the director said that the film is about "seeing normal people on the screen". Veterans like Waheeda Rehman and Prem Chopra mingled freely with fans and media.

What's in a name?

Lots actually if you have one called 'Gobar'. Yes, this is exactly what Atul Kulkarni's character in the film is called. Seen in an all new look the actor exclaimed, "I had earlier shaved off my moustache only to realize later that Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra wanted me to keep them.

Finally, we zeroed down on this look which I guess looks rather interesting". Also seen with the cast was Kunal Kapoor, who does not star in the film but was there "to support Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and the entire cast". Meanwhile, Delhi girl Aditi Rao who looked smashing in a Red sari was more than relieved to have finally done a film in her "mother language" after her stint with Tollywood.

Delhi Connection

Sonam Kapoor, who seemed to have been inspired by Rekha's look gushed that Delhi is very close to her heart. "I have lived in Delhi for quite some time and I am a Delhiite in more ways than one.

Meanwhile, Abhishekh Bachchan who looked dapper in a black suit exclaimed that he plays a "New Yorker" in the film who comes to Delhi and "sees the tradition and culture". Anil Kapoor was also there to cheer daughter Sonam Kapoor. He, however, was too reclusive to talk to the media. Slumdog effect Anil?

Source:Midday

Trisha In Bikini For 'Sarvam' Tamil Movie

With the bikini mania creating a major presence in the Indian film circuit lately, more and more hot shot heroines are taking up the bikini route and are shooting to fame and superstar status in no time. However, here is one girl who says that she still has time to don the revealing outfit.

She is none other than the petite beauty Trisha and recently she has been hitting the news with the buzz that she has sported a bikini in her forthcoming Tamil venture 'Sarvam'. Trisha has now come into the open and clarified that it is not a bikini but a swim suit she has worn and dropped all curtains.

However, she is said to have revealed to her friends that when she would reach her 30th year, she would opt for the bikini show. While it is not sure what the secret behind that is, it appears that Trisha's fans might have to wait for few more years to see their favorite star setting the screen on fire with her oomph.

Balakrishna’s current film titled 'Mitrudu'

Balakrishna and Priyamani starrer has been titled Mitrudu. Producer Shivalenka Krishna Prasad today (Feb 19, 2009) announced that Mitrudu was chosen as it aptly suits the storyline. Directed by debutant Mahadev, a disciple of S S Rajamouli, the movie is in the last leg of production. It is slated for April second week release. Balakrishna plays a complete novel character while Priyamani appears in a sizzling role in the movie.

"We are currently shooting the movie in Hyderabad and another schedule starts from March 2nd in Kumbakonam in Tamilnadu where key scenes are to be shot. By March 5th the shooting will be finished except a song. Audio will be released in the second week of March through Lahari Music label," producer informed the media. Manisharma is composing the songs.

MMS sex scandal in Noida

Five years after a sex clip made and circulated by a Delhi school student made news, a similar incident has been reported from a business school in Noida.

A student has sent out a video of his 23-year old girlfriend doing a striptease for him, to some fellow students at the management school. This reportedly happened after the woman refused to marry him. The woman studies at the same institution.

The story was first reported by Mid Day. It said the two students were probably classmates. The man, who apparently knew the password of the woman’s email ID, logged in to her mail and sent the video to some people on her contact list.

The Noida Police are yet to take any action in the matter because they have not received any complaint. “We’ve not received any complaint from the girl or her family or from the college,” says A.K. Tripathi, Noida’s superintendent of police (city). “But we, on our part, are investigating the matter. I’ve instructed the officer concerned to give me all the details about any developments in the case.”

The video shows the woman stripping to music; the man apparently captured it on a cellphone camera.

Women organisations have repeatedly expressed concern over the rising cases of sexually explicit MMS clips of students being put on websites or circulated among students.

“It is a matter of deep concern that school and college students are indulging in such deplorable activities and defaming their classmates by putting their obscene clips on websites or circulating it among other students,” said Raksha Shukla, a representative of the All India Women Conference. “The police should not wait for an official complaint from the victim. They should act at own level and punish the erring students so that others do not dare to do such acts.”

In 2004, a student of a south Delhi school had found herself at the centre of a similar scandal.

Source: hindustantimes

Nirmalamma Passed Away

Legendary Telugu actress Nirmalamma, who successfully acted in more than 800 films, passed away on Thursday at her residence in Hyderabad. She was 89. The actress, who was suffering from age-related ailments, breathed her last in her sleep, her family members said.

Nirmalamma, who has been an integral part of Telugu film for more than five decades, was born as Rajamani at Machilipatnam, Krishna district and started her career in 1950 with Telugu film Garudagarvabhangam at age 16.

Having acted in about 800 films, including some in Tamil, this gifted actress got recognition as a natural artist who immortalized hundreds of mother and grandmother characters of all the leading heroes, including Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and Venkatesh. Her portrayal of grandmother in Chiranjeevi’s’ Gang Leader was much appreciated by audience.

She received numerous awards, including Nandi Awards, Filmfare and Sitara Awards for her performance and contribution to the industry. Her noted films are Garuda Garvabhangam, Sitarama Raju, Manushulu Maarali, Premaku Swagatham, Shankarabharam, Yamagola, Padiharella Vayassu, Shubhasankalpam, Apadbandhavudu, Swathimythyam and many more.

After acting in Chiranjeevi starrer Sneham Kosam (1999), Nirmalamma almost stopped acting in movies. However, she made a rare public appearance as part of the celebrations of 75 years of Telugu Cinema (Telugu Cinema Vajrotsavalu) in 2007. Expressing deep sorrow over the demise of Nirmalamma, Chiranjeevi, who is on a road show in Kurnool district, said she was a natural actress. Several other film personalities also condoled her death.

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சென்னை ஐகோர்ட் வளாகத்தில் வக்கீல்கள் - போலீசார் மோதல்: தடியடி

சென்னை உயர்நீதிமன்ற வளாகத்தில் இன்று மாலை வக்கீல்களும், போலீசாரும் கடுமையாக மோதிக் கொண்டனர். இதில் பலர் காயமடைந்தனர், வளாகத்திலிருந்த வாகனங்கள் சேதப்படுத்தப்பட்டன. போலீசார் தடியடி நடத்தி வக்கீல்களை விரட்டினர். கடந்த சில நாட்களுக்கு முன்னர் ஜனதா கட்சி தலைவர் சுப்பிரமணியசாமி சிதம்பரம் கோயில் தொடர்பான வழக்கில் ஆஜராக வந்தார். அப்போது அவர் மீது முட்டை வீசப்பட்டது.

வக்கீல்கள் சிலர் தகராறு செய்தனர். இந்த பிரச்னை தொடர்பாக கோர்ட் உத்தரவுப்படி வழக்கு பதிவு செய்யப்பட்டது. இன்று சு. சாமி காலையில் ஆஜரானார். இதனால் அங்கு போலீசார் குவிக்கப்பட்டிருந்தனர். சு.சாமி மீது நடவடிக்கை எடுக்க வேண்டும் என வக்கீல்கள் போலீசாருடன் வாக்குவாதத்தில் ஈடுபட்டனர். இது முற்றி மோதல் ஏற்பட்டது. தொடர்ந்து போலீசார் மீது கல்வீசப்பட்டது. இதனையடுத்து வக்கீல்கள் மீது போலீசார் தடியடி நடத்தி விரட்டினர். வக்கீல்கள் பலருக்கு மண்டை உடைந்தது.

தொடர்ந்து பல கார்கள் உடைக்கப்பட்டன. இதனால் அங்கு பெரும் பரபரப்பு ஏற்பட்டது. ஒன்றரை மணி நேரம்நடந்த பரபரப்பு : மாலை 3 மணி முதல் 4.30 வரை இந்த பரபரப்பும், போராட்டமும் நடந்தது. மாø ல மணிக்கு 3 மணிக்கு துவங்கிய பரபரப்பு இன்னும் அடங்கவில்லை. டி.ஜி.பி., ஜெயின் சென்னை கமிஷனர் ராதாகிருஷ்ணன் அங்கு சம்பவம் குறித்து விசாரித்து வருகின்றனர். மேலும் அதிரடிப்படையினர் குவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளனர்.

ஐகோர்ட் வளாகத்தில் உள்ள போலீஸ் ஸ்டேஷனை வக்கீல்கள் தாக்கினர். அங்குள்ள பொருட்களை சூறையாடினர். மோட்டார் பைக்குகளுக்கும் தீ வைக்கப்பட்டது. போலீஸ் ஸடேஷனுக்கும் தீ வைக்கப்பட்டதாக கூறப்படுகிறது.

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Big Cinemas to add eight screens in north India

Big Cinemas, part of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (R-ADAG), has announced the opening of two four-screen multiplexes in north India, a company release said here Friday.

To be opened at Ansal Plaza Mall, Greater Noida and at Paras Downtown Mall in Zirakpur, the halls will have a total capacity of 928 and 1,010 seats, respectively.

"Both cinemas are the first multiplexes in their respective areas and are strategically located in the largest malls in their cities. These launches are in line with our plans to provide an international quality experience to rapidly growing catchment areas in the country," Tushar Dhingra, chief operating officer of BIG Cinemas, said in the statement.

Counting the eight, the movie hall chain has 198 screens spread over 78 properties nationwide, including 23 cinemas and 56 screens in 17 cities across north India.

BSNL to Roll Out 3G by March

Will be the second telecom company to bring out 3G services in the country.

Going by reports in various leading publications, it looks like state-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will roll out 3G services by the end of this fiscal.

After MTNL, the other state-owned telecom operator in India that rolled out 3G services in Delhi by the name of Jadoo, BSNL will be the second telecom company to bring out 3G services in the country.

However, two reports by different publications contradict telecom minister A. Raja's statements regarding when exactly BSNL will launch 3G services.

According to The Economic Times, Raja said that BSNL will bring out services starting with Chennai on February 23rd. However, a Reuters report states that BSNL would launch the service only by end of March.

Earlier, we had reported that BSNL has been gearing up to launch its 3G services in Jammu and Kashmir by March this year.

ET also reports that the 3G auctions will be conducted by end of March this year, as stated by the minister.

Deepika Padukone on Cover of a Men's Magazine

Deepika Padukone is surely going places. The pretty lass graces the cover of a men's magazine this Valentine season.

In an interview with the magazine, the Om Shanti Om actor admits she loves life's simple pleasures. One of them is traveling and Deepika makes it a point to visit new places. If she has good company too, then there is nothing more she could want, claims the actress.

Readers of the magazine would surely like nothing better than to accompany this hot lady on those trips.

Hot Celina Jaitley Launches her new Website

Celina Jaitley's official online and mobile destination was launched recently, aiming to invite fans of the gorgeous actress into her very personal and professional life is an interactive and user-friendly website which takes fans on a journey through memories & career highlights that have made Celina Jaitley who she is.

''I am really excited about launching my own digital platform. My fans and my well wishers can now get a glimpse of my personal life, get to know me more and talk to me about my style statement, my professional life etc,'' says Celina. ''This really makes me feel connected to my fans and I feel like this is an ideal platform for people to reach out to me,'' she adds.

Priyamani's 'Drona' Movie To Hit Theatres on Feb 20

Nithin-Priyamani starrer 'Drona' will hit the theatres in Andhra Pradesh on Feb 20. The film directed by newcomer Karuna Kumar was earlier expected to be released in January.

The film has reportedly an overdose of glamour as it has a red hot song with Priyamani at their sizzling best in a rain dance. Bollywood's item number queen Rakhi Sawant makes her debut in Tollywood with an ultra glam song in this flick. Kelly Dorji plays the villain.

The fil has risky action scenes; during the shoot of one such scene, Nithi got injred and had to be rushed to Apollo hospitals.

Bhupathi cranks the camera and Anoop Rubens scores the music. Mukesh Rishi, Dr. Sivaprasad, Baba Antony, Ali, Sunil, M.S. Narayana, Raghubabu, Master Saikrishna, Sravan, Nanda Kishore, Sivanarayana, Dwarakesh, Sita and Devisri are also in the cast.

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Release of Bodyguard Movie postponed

The release of director Siddhique's forthcoming Dileep-starrer Bodyguard (with lead lady Nayantara and actor-director-producer-stunt master Thyagarajan playing prominent roles in Malayalam after a long time) has been postponed due tothe shooting being incomplete even after the scheduled 55 days.

Sources say it will take another 25 days to complete the shooting, so the film is likely to be out in May. Earlier, Bodyguard was slated for a Vishu release (March 28, 2009).

Scripted by the director himself, Bodyguard revolves around young Jayakrishnan (Dileep), who has a very strange habit; he adulates anyone with a trace of heroism. Whenever he develops an admiration towards a person, he prefers to move with that person as a sort of bodyguard. He starts admiring Ashokan (Thyagarajan), a former liquor tycoon and leading businessman.

Jayakrishnan wants to be Ashokan's bodyguard, but Ashokan does not need a bodyguard. Later, when Jayakrishnan approaches Ashokan with a recommendation from someone he cannot refuse, Ashokan appoints Jayakrishnan as bodyguard for his daughter, Ammu (Nayantara). Interesting things happen when Jayakrishnan accompanies Ammu to her college. What follows next forms the rest of the plot.

Bodyguard is the first Siddique-directed film starring Dileep. The director says, "Bodyguard is a typical fun movie with lots of emotion and moves like a thriller. The film is being planned as a mass family entertainer like all my earlier films."

Also in the cast are Mithra, Undapakru, Janardhanan, Zeenat, Appahaja, Nandu, Seema G. Nair, Harisree Asokan, Anil Murali, Cochin Haneefa, Balachandran Chullikad and others. The film has five songs tuned by Ousepachan. Lyrics are by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri, while Ananthakkuttan deals with cinematography.

Wrinkles And Pimples Together On Ileana's Face

A recent photograph of Ileana shows both pimples and wrinkles on her face at the same time. Now pimples are a sign of emerging youth and wrinkles are a sign of setting in worries.

What worries does this young lass have, in such a young age? No one knows the exact answer, but people close to the actress says that the actress is worried about the way competition is catching up, and she fears that the day is not far off when her top position would be toppled.

There is some reality in the worries which Ileana has, as actresses like Sheila, Hansika , Swetha Basu Prasad and Tamanaahh have been filling in fast and they are giving a tough fight to established actress like Ileana. But Ileana need not worry, she is young and she has a lot of future ahead of herself, she sure can bounce back with some good performances and prove her worth again. What say folks!!

Cheif Minister son "Arivunidhi" turns singer

When everyone in the family of Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi are making their foray into tinsel town, his son Arivunidhi took some time to make it.. Indeed, he has been so interested in the field of music that he composed music albums on Politics and Spiritual genres. He has been leading famous orchestra ‘Anna Kalai Kulu’.

When Perumal’s director Vincent Selva offered him to croon for ‘Kadhal Vaipogumae’ he accepted the offer and now the song is a big hit… Arivunidhi says that he would go forward singing more songs … Also added that he is not occupied in politics and in time to come has plans about producing good movies. All that counts him is to keep up the respected name of his father across the world.

Nude photo of Madonna auctioned for $37500 in NYC

The Material Girl has lost some of her glitter - at auction, anyway.

A full-frontal nude photo of a 20-year-old Madonna sold for just $37,500 Thursday, a sharp drop from the $96,000 auction record set in 2005 during flusher times.

The Lee Freidlander photograph was purchased by Italian businessman Fabrizio Masoni. He is the owner of a leather products company in Tuscany. The photo will be added to the company's art collection and be exhibited in its showroom.

On Thursday, Christie's had said that Friedlander's explicit black-and-white image of Madonna may have been the highest price ever paid at auction for a photograph of the singer.

But after further research, the auction house said Friday the record belonged to a print taken by fashion photographer Helmut Newton that sold for $96,000.

Bollywood song and dance Slumdog style

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ had interesting Bollywood style dancing in the film. The final scene was shot with the lead stars shaking their legs with a hoard of dancers supporting from behind.

The buzz is that the scene was shot with 300 dancers and the best thirty or so dancers dancing in front.

The hero of the film Dev Patel is of Indian origin but was not very comfy with Bollywood dancing. But Boyle is satisfied and is all praise for the choreographer as well as the dancers.

And most of all he admires the work of musician A. R. Rahman. In his words he’s a “serious superstar”.

He’s said, “If you can imagine Michael Jackson, Tom Cruise and Bruce Springsteen rolled into one, that’s this guy in terms of India. He’s called AR Rahman, a beautiful, modest man who is so famous it’s unbelievable.”

Well, Slumdog sure has taken Bollywood song and dance to another level altogether. -Sampurn Media

Photo Feature: Sexiest New Damsel From Karnataka

From a very long time, there has been one question that was dogging the minds of many as to who is this pretty girl who has been donning the pages of newspapers in some of the most seductive and tempting sarees for the famous 'Kalamandir' ad. Many even thought that she was a foreigner.

However, the truth is out and it is said that this pretty girl is none other than Divya Parameshwar who hails from Bangalore. Apparently, Divya is one among the Miss India contestants and has got enough credits as a model and beauty queen. As expected, she is a strong aspirant for the Bollywood land.

Those who have seen Divya in person say that she has this divine and an 'Apsara' kind of natural look that really captures the attention of many and it will not be long before she might be roped in for few Tollywood stints before she marches on towards Bollywood. All the best Divya!!!

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I'm not going to get a girlfriend: Shahid Kapoor

Always a charming young boy jostling for space in the middle of Bollywood heroes on the wrong side of forty, Shahid Kapur says that his friends have steadily dwindled over the years. "I have a handful of friends left and all of them are from outside the film industry. I am happy this way," Shahid says from Jaipur where he is shooting for a Yash Raj film with Rani Mukerji.

Also, the year-long relentless yarn spinning by the rumour mills seems to have taken its toll. "The way I am being projected as a serial dater, I am sure that I'm not going to get a girlfriend anytime soon," he quips.

But did he or did he not send a congratulatory message to Sania (Mirza) after her win at the Australian Open? "Isn't that a normal thing? The whole world congratulated her..." retorts Shahid. Sure, but the world hasn't been linked up with her!

Shahid admits that he seldom tries to clarify things. "I never ask whether you like it in the kitchen or in the bathroom. Then why do it to me? Don't other people go through break-ups? Or, for that matter, see another person afterwards? Is there anybody who has felt comfortable talking about it? If I want some personal space for myself, let me have it, nah?"

Shahid promises not to take up the pen (or the keyboard) to let people have a peek into his life. "Though my grandfather (Anwar Azeem) was a noted journalist and I remember spending a large part of my childhood at the Press Enclave in New Delhi, I probably will not join the blogger's club or for that matter declare that this is me on a social networking site."

His survival mantra is his never-give-up attitude. The flops, the actor says, are like hard knocks on the face. "It's like a boxing ring, you know. I have had more misses than hits but the fact is that I am still there, fighting. And trust me, I am going to fight till the very end!"

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Shah Rukh Khan out of action after surgery

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was admitted to hospital in Mumbai for a 90-minute surgery on Monday for a torn muscle in his left shoulder.

The 43-year-old actor hurt himself in December last year while filming "Dulha Mil Gaya" (I Found my Groom). He has had a partial tear in his left shoulder since 2003 but has since developed into a complete tear.

Doctors said the minimally invasive surgery was a complete success and the actor would be discharged in a day or two though his left arm would have to be in a sling for up to a month.

"Khan is now out of anaesthesia and is taking it normally. The stitches will be off in 10-11 days though he can go home in a day or two," shoulder specialist Sanjay Desai said after the surgery.

Shah Rukh flew back from London on Sunday night after promoting his latest film "Billu."

'Jeyam' Ravi and Aarthi to wedlock

'Jeyam' Ravi who made his debut through his home banner for the film 'Jeyam' will finally marry his long time girl friend Aarthi. Aarthi is the daughter of famous producer Vijayakumar who churned out 'Veeraappu' starring Sundar C in lead role. Both of them have been having affair from few years ago.

However, finally after seeking their parents' permission both of them would be entering into nuptials. Aarthi has graduated from the University of Scotland.

Once, Ravi has his 'Peraanmai' released, he would tying marriage knot to his girl here in Chennai.

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Crowds stop Kareena- Saif shoot

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan have become shoot-stoppers now! Everyone wants to see the hottest lovebirds in B-Town. Last week, when both were shooting for Rensil D' Silva's untitled debut film (produced by Karan Johar) in Delhi, a huge crowd kept gathering until the administration brought things under control. Says a unit member, "Last Sunday, when Saif and Kareena started shooting for Rensil's film at India Gate at 7 am, it was reasonably peaceful and empty.

But as word got around (and it being a holiday), a huge strong crowd gathered from the Rajpath right down to India Gate making it almost impossible for Saif and Kareena to shoot. Not many stars can shoot at Rajpath and India Gate, as it's a crowded place. Aamir Khan shot there during Rang De Basanti but even he didn't garner this huge a crowd! When Saif and Kareena turned up it was almost as if all of Delhi had turned up!

It was madness with the unit trying to control the crowd. Saif and Kareena couldn't step out as the crowd kept yelling and screaming." The source adds, "This was Saif and Kareena's first shoot at Rajpath and India Gate and even the crew wasn't expecting a mammoth turnout. The duo came on the sets at 7 am and gave a couple of shots after which the crowd got wind of what was going on and then shooting became impossible.

Line producer Mariket had to finally jump into the field along with the security guards and request the crowd to remain in control. After much persuasion, they managed to clear the masses and complete the shoot. Fortunately, the crowd wasn't unruly but very well-behaved." Saif says, "It's a public place and there are bound to be people. The crowds were very well behaved and treated us with respect.

I love shooting in Delhi as it has great hotels and great food. One can work in the day and relax at night. Delhi is a great place to stay for a short while." While Kareena adds, "Shooting in Delhi was nice but hectic and crowded with so many people consisting of the fans and paparazzi following us around."

Producer Karan Johar says, "A big crowd had collected at India Gate and Rajpath but eventually, we managed to complete the shoot. We had the required permits and adequate security who handled the situation extremely well. The shooting was bang in the middle of Rajpath but everything was well managed." Is Rensil's film called Jehaad?

Nokia E75, E55 Now Officially Launched

So, its finally official now. After months of leaked images and confusion regarding the model number, we now know that the Nokia E75 was indeed the E75.

Nokia has finally unveiled the E75 at the Mobile World Congress and along with it, also showed the E55, which is set to make its debut very soon. Both the devices are the first to ship with the company's new email user interface. Both devices also come standard with Nokia Messaging for facilitating corporate email communication.

The E75 looks quite like the E71 but flip it over and you will see the expansive, slide-out QWERTY keyboard that will make typing in all those emails easier. The addition of the keyboard does make it thicker. But Nokia has kept the dimensions quite compact considering what the phone packs in.

The display is a 2.4-inch QVGA one, similar to the E71. The phone also sports a 3.5mm headphone jack, 3.2 megapixel camera, built-in VPN, HSDA, 802.11 b/g, EGPRS, Bluetooth, and support for up to 16GB microSD card. The E75 will be available for 375 Euros (Rs. 23,000).

The other phone to be announced was the E55, which looks like a slightly grown-up version of Nokia E51. This one, like the E71 sports a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, a 3.2 megapixel camera, 3.5 mm headphone jack, 802.11 b/g, EGPRS, and Bluetooth 2.0. Nokia Maps and assisted GPS with integration also finds its way in. The phone is expected to be priced at 265 Euros (Rs. 16,000).

Both the devices are expected to make their debut this summer.

Victoria Beckham Gets Nose Plastic Surgery

Victoria Beckham premiered her new pixie cut at Fashion Week, setting the Internet abuzz with photos of your favorite fashionista. But eagle eyes also said they found a change in the posh romance appearance through plastic surgery, and more specifically, a nose job rhinoplasty. She has also had a rhinoplasty in the past, that has given her nose its signature-Upturned appearance. , But it may have changed again, albeit very weak.

In the past she has been openly paranoid about aging, and there have been rumors about her plastic surgery to eliminate arm sagging. Plastic surgery procedure to reduce sagging arms through arm liposuction and an arm lift, which typically provide relatively large scar.

Victoria's nose and body seem flawless, despite their strong criticism, and we can not wait to see what kind of crazy fool fashionable Brit pull out next.

Her husband David Beckham are against the idea of plastic surgery and encourages his wife to exercise and tone up her arms instead of in a surgery.Eagled-eyed observers argued that impossibly well-groomed star unveiled a new PERT nose, when she showed her new short crop last week.

In old pictures Victoria's tip is a little lack of planning and her Nostril is too wide for your face in her new pictures nose looks natural and proportionate with other facial features, well defined and with good projection, but as she said, results can be achieved not only with a good nose job, but also with a good pose.

Pazhassi Raja pushed to Onam 2009

The long in the making Mammootty magnum opus Pazhassi Raja which was finally scheduled for release for Vishu 2009, has now been postponed.

The film produced by Gokulam Gopalan, written by the legendary M.T Vasudevan Nair and directed by veteran Hariharan was one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year. The film has Mammootty in the lead role along with Kaniha, Tamil actor Sarath Kumar, plays the role of his trusted commander-in-chief named Dalapathy. The others in the cast are Manoj.K Jayan, Kalabhavan Mani, Suman and Padmapriya.

The biopic tells the story of the legendary ruler and warrior Pazhassi Raja the 'Lion of Kerala', who took on the British in the forests of Malabar in the 18 century. He is regarded by historians as the first freedom fighter of India. The movie will showcase his heroic fights against the British in the jungles of Wayanad during the 1790s.

Now the entire shoot of the film is over. The post production work of the film is to start in Chennai and will have a lot of special effects and graphics.

Added to that the maestro Ilayaraja has composed songs for the film and will start his re-recording only after Editor Sreekar Prasad completes his editing. All this will take three or four months, hence the delay in release.

It looks like Pazhassi Raja has been pushed to Onam 2009.