Rakhi Celena to bring new year at Country Club

Sunday, December 28, 2008

It’s going to be party time this New Year’s Eve once again – but not quite as normal. Many of the big Mumbai parties that had been planned have been cancelled for a combination of reasons, As a sign of respect for the victims of the Mumbai attack; for security reasons and the understandable fear that many of the rich and famous have about meeting in one place; because of the exorbitant demands of the performers and the inability to meet those prices during a downturn in the economy.

So most of the big performers will be taking their show on the road. Rakhi Sawant is one of them. She had earlier cancelled a planned performance in Dubai but has now changed her mind - "After the terror attack, I had planned not to perform and even cancelled the Dubai show,” she says, “But, with the city's mood slowly coming back to normal, I have decided to take another offer. It's from the Country Club but it will be in Gujarat."

Celina Jaitley is another who will be dusting off her dancing shoes and shifting to the vibrant desi scene in London for the night. "It's unfortunate that events were cancelled in Mumbai but that was inevitable given what happened,” she explains, “I look forward to international gigs as they give me the opportunity to meet NRI audiences and fans. I am making an appearance at a British-Asian event on the 31st at the London City Pavilion, where popular locals like Rishi Rich and Veronica will perform live.”

The Country Club event in Dubai will now star Mallika Sherawat and pop singer Shibani Kashyap whilst Malaika Arora Khan will be doing her thing in Singapore and Sophie Chaudhury will be in Delhi.

Jiah khan speak about her role in ghajini

Friday, December 26, 2008

With debutant Asin hogging all the limelight opposite Aamir Khan in Ghajini, the other lead character Jiah Khan says she is happy with her role in the film and holds no grudges against anyone.
What about her alleged catfight with Kangana Ranaut, who was reportedly the original choice for her role in the film? "Media finds these stories interesting. None of these stories are correct. Why should I have problems with anyone? I met Kangana at the premiere of 'Fashion'. I think she is superb in the film," said the actress.

"As far as I am concerned I am very happy with my character in the film," the actress told PTI over phone when asked about the media reports that she was upset by not getting enough attention despite playing an important role in the film.
With her sensual look in the film Jiah earned the tag of 'glamour doll' but the 20-year-old actress hopes to acquire a new image with 'Ghajini' which she considers an important milestone in her career.

Jiah made a dream debut last year with Ram Gopal Verma's controversial film 'Nishabd' opposite Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan. The film was loosely based on Russian author Vladimir Nabokov's book 'Lolita'.

Karina looking at srk eyes : still from Billu Barbar

Stiil from billu barber: kareena looking dam hot with srk

Saif admitted to Lilavati hospital

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was Thursday admitted to the Lilavati hospital here after he complained of pain in his abdomen, hospital sources said.

"He is suffering from an intestine infection. The doctors are still conducting the tests. He will have to remain in the hospital for a few days," a hospital source told IANS.

In 2006, Saif underwent surgery in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. He had complained of pain in the abdomen then too and the doctors had diagnosed he was suffering from appendicitis.

Akshay Pyikanka jodi back again in public show

Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra, who had stopped working together in spite of doing successful films like "Aitraaz" and "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi", came together after a four-year gap for a show in Hong Kong.

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

For reasons best known to them, Akshay and Priyanka, who came together for the first time in "Andaaz", were never seen as a couple on screen after "Waqt - Race Against Time". So deep was the cleft between the pair that Suneel Darshan had to scrap an Akshay-Priyanka starrer after picturising a song with them.

"Yes, I performed on stage with Akshay Kumar in Hong Kong. It was great fun," Priyanka, who has delivered two hits in the row - "Fashion" and "Dostana" - told IANS. And what a rollicking show it was! Audiences have been craving to see the hit pair together for three years. Joining the pair was Bipasha Basu.

After Priyanka drifted away, Akshay tried to form a screen pair with Kareena Kapoor by doing some not so successful films like "Talaash", "Bewafaa" and "Tashan". When that didn't work too well, the actor turned to Katrina Kaif for professional sustenance.