Got a '18 till I die' attitude: Sulagna Panigrahi

Sulagna Panigrahi who turned heads with daily soaps like Ambar Dhara, Do Saheliya and Bidaai, is flying high these days after her big screen debut in Murder 2.

Talking about her character she says with a laugh, "I play a 16 year old girl in the film. In real life, I have a '18 till I die' attitude as well, so it wasn't difficult to go down a few years. The most important thing about my role is that my character is a fighter just like what I am in real life."

Sulagna feels her 'karma' and luck have got her whatever she has in life today. "I believe that if I do good, I will get good returns. There's no doubt that luck plays role in the film industry too," says the 23 year old.
It is generally believed that television actors are not easily accepted in films. "I feel the audience accepts an actor depending on his/her performance. The medium doesn't matter. Actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Vidya Balan, Rajeev Khandelwal, Prachi Desai started their careers with television and today they are big on the silver screen too. In Hollywood, actors do television, films and theatre at one time, then why can't we?" she asks.

Already planning her future, Sulagna says, "I don't crave for lead roles. I want roles of substance. Currently I am reading scripts - it is important what I choose next. People have a lot of expectations from me and I don't want to let them down."

As she got her first share of fame on small screen, would she take up reality shows? Sulagna insists she isn't interested in them. "Nowadays most reality shows have become a little crass. I don't abuse in real life so I don't think I'll be able to give enough masala. Neither do I want to be part of a show like Bigg Boss where the likes of Maria Susairaj are offered ` five crore. I'd love to anchor a show, as I am talkative in real life," she says.

Sulagna loves her share of fun too. "I have fired an AK 47 and driven a tank. I got an opportunity to do all this as I come from an army background. It was super fun to do all this. I am fun-loving in real life too!"

Om Puri does a Anna Hazare

There are many belief systems across the globe, but not all of them are good. The Khap panchayat in Indian villages follows one such custom, which has been killing young couples in the name of honour for years now.

Actor Om Puri and producer-director Ajai Sinha (Ananda Film & Tele Communication Pvt Ltd.), who feel strongly about this issue, have come together to voice their thoughts through their movie Khap. "Someone has to take the first step to end this. I am not waiting for somebody to wake up one day and that is why I have stood up against it," says Om.

Ajai, who's the director of the film, says the primary motivation behind making this movie was not just success or monetary gain. "It's for awareness among the youth. I have made this movie to make our country wake up and notice that while we might just fuss over everyday life, there are still customs like Khap in villages that don't let people live their lives their way." The film has got no political support because the topic is sensitive and no politician wants to be associated with it. "It doesn't matter if anyone supports us or not," says Om. "We know that we have made the right movie. If Anna Hazare can stand alone, fight against corruption and make the nation realise the importance of it, I am sure we can do the same here. Even if we get support or not, the fight against the Khap panchayats from our side is on!" he signs off.
The movie releases tomorrow with a hope that it's the first step towards eradicating this inhuman custom.

Rumour: Rani secretly married Aditya in Goa

Dancing in the rain, Bollywood style

A still from ‘Ammaji Ki Galli’

Monsoons are the flavour of the season and everyone seems to be enjoying the rains to the hilt, even the Ammaji Ki Galli" team.

In recent episodes the team got a chance to shoot in rains, have loads of fun, perform on some dance numbers and eat to their hearts content when a barbeque was arranged for them along with a rain dance party.

In the show the characters decide to celebrate the rainy day. So, while they had fun shooting it, viewers would be in for a treat, as they get to watch their famous artistes perform on popular Bollywood songs. Rakshanda Khan danced on "Kaate Nahi Kat Te", Imran Khan and Kanika Verma on "Zoobi Doobi", Upasana Shukla and Alka Ashlesha will be seen portraying Jai-Veeru jodi and will entertain the viewers on "Yeh Dosti Ham Nahi Todenge" etc. "It was great fun when everyone came together to celebrate the rainy season.

I was ecstatic, as after a very long time I got an opportunity to enjoy the monsoons that to while performing one of my many favourite songs. I choreographed some portions of it and had a whale of time," said Rakshanda.

Salman Khan's bodyguard dances to his tunes

Salman Khan has taken the subject of his film Bodyguard literally. First, the actor made his off-screen bodyguard, Shera, unveil the first look of the film.

Now, he has decided to feature Shera in the film's soundtrack video. When contacted, Shera said, "Yes, I am currently shooting for the song. Yeh sab kuch chamatkar se kam nahi hai mere liye.

Salman bhai is such a huge star and for someone like him showing such trust in me is nothing short of a miracle. In front of the whole world, he said that this is my most trusted man.

Isn't that great?" Shera also told Mumbai Mirror that he is apprehensive about the dance. "Salmanbhai just showed me some steps and I am rehearsing for that.

It is scary and I am nervous. I have given a couple of interviews in the past, but I am better off behind the camera." added Shera. When asked about Salman's comment about the doom the actor would face if Shera ever wrote a book on him, Shera said, "Never. This is one thought which has never occurred to me. I cannot break his trust. He said all these things in jest and I would like to keep it that way."

Malaika flaunts her backless gown at a fashion event

John Abraham gets Chitrangada Singh for his next

Goldie Behl is all set to bring the Desi Boyz jodi of John Abraham and Chitrangada Singh together for his forthcoming film tentatively titled as I, Me Ishaan. The film has gone on floors yesterday.

Debutant Kapil Sharma who was an assistant director of Goldie Behl is going to direct this film. Sharma assisted Goldie on Drona . I, Me Ishaan also stars Raima Sen and Prachi Desai in lead roles.

It is also believed that the film will be co produced by John Abraham's home production JA Entertainment. Now do we see John getting close to another girl soon after his breakup with Bipasha!

Zoom Supernova 2010: Top 50

If the people on the zoOm Supernova list, shut shop or moved away, Bollywood as we know it would cease to exist. Or be unrecognizable in the very least.

That's the kind of power they wield over the film industry. Sure, they may not be able to move mountains or walk on water (just yet) but it's amazing what they can accomplish with their star pull. The folks on this list are supernovas in every sense of the term, with the Top 10, holding the clout to change fortunes. Be it numero uno Salman Khan, who made a complete newbie (Sonakshi) a household name with just one film and showed an ex (Katrina Kaif), that managing without him in B-Town would be difficult despite her own meteoric rise or an Aamir Khan, who's widely considered the maai-baap of marketing, Rajinikanth who is a demigod unto himself, for Shah Rukh Khan who may be lower down the order but is the preacher of the power of PR (public relations) and has a stranglehold on the overseas market, they're all masters of the game. It took A R Rahman's awesome music to propel a film like Slumdog Millionaire and an acting veteran like Anil Kapoor into the Hollywood stratosphere. And how can we forget Katrina Kaif, the Sheila who salvaged the initial opening of Tees Maar Khan with her moves in one scorching item number and is the only gal on our top 10. Together, they make the B-Town world go round...

Zoom Supernova Top 50
1. Salman Khan, Actor
2. Aamir Khan, Actor/Producer
3. Rajinikanth, Actor
4. Shah Rukh Khan, Actor/Producer
5. Ar Rahman, Music Director
6. Amitabh Bachchan, Actor
7. Ajay Degvn, Actor/Producer
8. Hrithik Roshan, Actor
9. Katrina Kaif, Actor
10. Ranbir Kapoor, Actor
11. Karan Johar, Producer/ Director
12. Deepika Padukone, Actor
13. Priyanka Chopra, Actor
14. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Actor
15. Akshay Kumar, Actor/Producer
16. Kareena Kapoor, Actor
17. Shahid Kapoor, Actor
18. Vidya Balan, Actor
19. Imran Khan, Actor
20. Arbaaz Khan, Actor/ Producer
21. Raj Kumar Hirani, Director
22. Aditya Chopra, Producer/ Director
23. Prakash Jha, Director
24. Ekta Kapoor, Producer
25. Arjun Rampal, Actor
26. Sanjay Dutt, Actor/Producer
27. Saif Ali Khan, Actor/Producer
28. Kajol, Actor
29. Anil Kapoor, Actor/Producer
30. Anil Ambani, Producer
31. Bhushan Kumar, Producer
32. Ronnie Screwvala, Producer
33. Vishal Bhardwaj, Director/Music Director
34. Farhan Akhtar, Actor/Producer/Director
35. Sonu Nigam, Singer
36. Vishal Shekhar, Music Directors
37. Pritam, Music Director
38. Malaika Arora Khan, Actor/Producer
39. Javed Akhtar, Lyricist
40. Sajid Khan, Director
41. Rani Mukerji, Actor
42. Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Director/Producer
43. Farah Khan, Director/Producer
44. Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Music Directors
45. Sunny Deol, Actor/Producer
46. Manish Malhotra, Fashion Designer
47. Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Director
48. Rakesh Roshan, Director/Producer
49. Ashutosh Gowariker, Director/Producer
50. Madhur Bhandarkar, Director

Katrina Kaif beats Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor

She talks about being the only actress in the Top 10 of the Zoom Supernova list

What do you attribute your enviable position in the industry to?
Luck and being honest and sincere about work has worked for me and helped me reach where I am. You don't really know how your film is going to turn out, but you can give it your best shot and hope the audience loves it. This has been my approach right from the beginning and it's helped me a lot in my journey. All you can do is give the film your everything. I think what has also worked is that I have been able to relate to the characters I have played. Maybe, deep down the audience has connected to these roles and liked them.

Who do you consider your fan base?
I would like to believe it transcends all ages and barriers. I look forward to meeting fans during promotions when I travel across the country. It's humbling to see their love and support. Also I look out for tips that some give me. Like if they don't like something I did or loved a particular role or scene, I try to keep that in mind as a reference point in the future. It's always nice to get feedback from your fans.

What kind of films excite you?

I make an attempt to do different kinds of films. There's no such formula for guaranteed success. Like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara worked because of sheer sincerity.

How important are your fans?
I want to thank them for giving me so much love and acceptance, even with my flaws, be it my diction or anything else. They have stood by me and always believed in my work. I will keep doing work that won't ever let my fans down.

Ajay, Sonakshi team up for ‘SOS-Son Of Sardar’

The ‘Singham’ star Ajay Devgan, who is currently riding high on the success of his recently released cop saga, has reportedly teamed up with the ‘Dabangg’ girl Sonakshi Sinha for Ashwini Dheer’s ‘SOS-Son Of Sardar’.

As per tabloids, Ashwini Dheer’s imminent project ‘SOS-Son Of Sardar’, starring Ajay and Sonakshi as the lead pair, is a remake of the Telugu slapstick ‘Maryada Ramanna’.

The film is basically a romantic drama with a high dose of action and thus, besides romancing Sonakshi, the macho hunk Ajay will also be seen delivering some outstanding action-feats in it.

The forthcoming flick ‘SOS-Son Of Sardar’, helmed by Ashwini Dheer, will be produced by actor Ajay Devgan and filmmaker NR Pachisia. 

Talking about the lead stars of his next, NR Pachisia told Mumbai Mirror, "It is a fresh pairing. Both Ajay and Sonakshi are intense actors and they will surely create magic on screen.

"Considering it is an action packed love story, we decided to cast a fresh face opposite Ajay. We try to do different things with our projects every time in terms of casting. I am now looking forward to start the film early next year."

Sonakshi was not the first choice for ‘SOS-Son Of Sardar’
As Ajay and Sonakshi will be pairing-up for the first time, fans might be eagerly awaiting to catch the duo’s chemistry on-screen.

However, it’s learnt that Sonakshi was not the first choice for SOS. At the outset, Ajay’s ‘Golmaal 3’ co-star Kareena Kapoor was approached for Ashwini Dheer’s venture.

But, as Bebo had a packed date-dairy, she had no other option but to turn down the Ajay-starrer SOS.

Kareena’s hectic to-do list includes Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai’ sequel, which is to go on floors from Jan. 2012, and her plans to walk down the aisle with beau Saif in Feb next year.

Title ‘SOS-Son Of Sardar’ registered under Akshay’s banner

Buzz has it that ‘SOS-Son Of Sardar’, the title of the Ajay-Sonakshi starrer imminent movie, has already been registered under Akshay Kumar’s banner Hari Om Entertainment.

While Ajay has already announced the title of his film, Akshay has also finalized the script for his film with the same title.

Well, who will be giving up the title of their film or in other words who will be changing the title of their film, is a much-talked about affair in the B-town these days.

Producer NR Pachisia, as quoted in TOI, said, "I am not aware of this conflict. I'll have to check it out. But I don't to hurt Akshay's sentiments as we are all part of the same industry and we are all family."

Source: TOI

Ramdev's hot, I want to marry him: Rakhi Sawant

Rakhi Sawant was at her motormouth best in Delhi. And some brave guy apparently stole her sari!

Meri sari chori ho gayi. Aap hi batao main kya karti?" That's what Rakhi Sawant asked the press at the launch of her upcoming reality show, Gajab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaaniyaan".

The event was slated to start at 3pm on Tuesday in Delhi, but got delayed by two hours. Only when a few mediapersons walked out that the event started. "Main bahut maafi chahti hoon ki thoda late ho gayi," Rakhi said, to which the press retorted, "Do ghante ho gaye. Yeh kya thoda late hai?" After a brief pause, Rakhi tried to placate them as she said, "Aap jaan hi lelo meri. I don't want to cry here, but you won't believe that this press conference got delayed because my sari got stolen. Mere saath yeh tragedy ho gayi. You might think this is a publicity gimmick, but trust me, this is what has happened." On being asked why she couldn't wear something else, she replied, "Aise kaise kuch bhi pehen ke aa jati? Why didn't you send me your shirt?" came her rejoinder. "You won't believe it, I even asked the channel representatives to let me attend the press conference in my gown. I didn't want to keep my friends waiting." But the press was in no mood to forgive her and continued to ask her a string of weird questions such as "Do you think Abhishek Awasthi got this done?" "Will you be getting an FIR lodged?" to annoy her.

Rakhi also rebuked Delhi designers for charging her about `1.5 lakh for the sari she finally wore, which she said they would have offered to any Bollywood A-lister without charging a single penny. "Just because Rakhi Sawant wanted a sari, they had to charge over a lakh. Isn't this bizarre? I mean, Delhi designers have been blackmailing me. Had Kareena or Katrina been in a similar situation, they would not have had to pay anything," Rakhi retorted.

Rakhi, who had recently declared her desire to tie the knot with Rahul Gandhi, shocked everyone by shifting her allegiance to Baba Ramdev. "Mujhe nahin lagta Soniaji ke saath meri daal galegi. So I wouldn't mind marrying Swami Ramdev. He has loads of money and drives expensive cars. If this wedding happens, you all will get to see a glamorous sadhvi. Wouldn't that be interesting?" Rakhi refused to address the yoga guru as 'Baba', because "Baba toh aap logon ke liye hain. Mere liye toh woh Swami hi hain. I hope he doesn't call me 'behen'. If Imagine TV plans to do another "Swayamvar" for me, they'll have to get Swami Ramdev on the show. In fact, I'll try my best to get him on it."

When asked why Ramdev, Rakhi explained, "I find him hot. He is sexy. Haven't you ever seen his flat tummy? Bas ek baar shaadi ki mala unpe daal doon, unki aankh fadakna bhi band ho jayegi. And I can vouch for the fact that the yoga DVD which we will release will be far more sensuous and hot than Shilpa's. It will find several takers." Rakhi may be planning to meet Baba... err, Swami Ramdev, but she doesn't think she can do much to help him in the current situation he is in. "I'm just a bit scared of the cops, who might bash me up just as they bashed his followers. Lekin agar pyaar kiya toh danda kya?"

But how come she isn't considering anyone from Bollywood for the next season of "Swayamvar", if that ever happens? "I'm not interested in Bollywood." Not even in Salman Khan?? "Unka toh bina shaadi kiye hi sab chal raha hai. He has several girlfriends. Mere liye Baba hi hain."

With such whacky replies, Rakhi ensured that her "media friends" were entertained and didn't harbour any hard feelings for her by the end. Rakhi ka jaadu chal gaya!

Twilight parents repulsed by baby?

Kirsten Stewart and Robert Pattinson, who play the roles of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen in the vampire film series The Twilight Saga, are repulsed by the robotic baby they had to interact with while shooting for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. Kirsten Stewart, who says that having the baby was one of her favourite parts in the book, was freaked out when she had to work with a robotic baby operated by a crew member.

The 21-year-old actress, who played the role of the baby's mother, says that while filming, when the robot got too close to her face, it would stick to her hair, and pull it a bit when removed. A leading website reports that while filming Stewart used to feel like saying, “Ugh! Get that thing off me. Get me a baby. This is ridiculous.” Robert Pattinson, who plays the role of the baby's vampire father, has said that he was repulsed by the robotic baby as it looked like something straight out of a horror movie. He even likened the baby to Chucky from Child's Play.

Kelly Brook wants to try for a baby

Kelly Brook wants to try for another baby.

The 31-year-old actress - who, earlier this year, tragically lost the baby girl she was expecting, five months into her pregnancy - has reportedly told friends she and boyfriend Thom Evans are keen to conceive and start a family together.

A source told Closer magazine: "Kelly says Thom's been her rock this year and she's totally in love with him. They're going to try for another baby, planned this time.

"She says she's learnt so much about herself as a person this past year and she is going with what she feels is right. She's not interested in waiting until she gets married, she just wants to get on with it! She says she's going to let her heart take over from her head for a bit."

When Kelly fell pregnant, she admitted it took her by surprise as she and Thom hadn't really planned it.

She said: "It wasn't a plan, but if it happened, it happened. We were dating."

She has said she knew former rugby player Thom was 'The One' as soon as she met him.

The 'Piranha 3D' star revealed: "I immediately felt he was 'The One' and I have never felt that before. That has something to do with my age. I don't want to waste my time with someone I wasn't sure about ... it was Thom.

"I had been single for a long time - for six months - but I wasn't thinking about meeting anyone or settling down. Actually, I was thinking I'd be single for a while longer, which was fine by me, because until then I'd always been in a relationship."

Arnold Schwarzenegger's son released from hospital

Arnold Schwarzenegger's son has been released from hospital.

Christopher Schwarzenegger - the 13-year-old son of the former Governor of California and his estranged spouse Maria Shriver - had been in intensive care after suffering a collapsed lung, broken bones and broken ribs in a boogie boarding accident in Malibu last Sunday but his mother has now confirmed he was allowed home last night.

Maria tweeted: "Blessed to be able to take Christopher out of the hospital last night. What a feeling of relief knowing that he's going to be fine."

Arnold also took to his twitter page to thank the efforts of medical staff involved in treating his son.

He posted: "I knew Christopher couldn't be stopped! Big thanks to all the doctors, nurses & staff at UCLA that helped him recover."

The 'Terminator' star had earlier thanked fans for their support and well-wishes.

He wrote: "Thanks for all your support for Christopher. It means a lot to me & to him. He's doing much better & we'll have him back at full speed soon."

Maria and Arnold - who split shortly before it was revealed he had fathered a 13-year-old child with their former housekeeper - have three other kids, Katherine, 21, Christina, 19 and Patrick, 17.

Paris Hilton rekindles friendship with Lindsay

Paris Hilton is "very excited" to have rekindled her friendship with Lindsay Lohan.

The heiress was joined by the troubled actress at her Malibu beach house over the weekend and is said to be thrilled to have finally buried the hatchet with Lindsay, who she has had a turbulent relationship with for over five years.

A source said: "Paris is very excited. She loved seeing her again."

Other guests at Paris' low-key party were stunned when Lindsay entered the room as few were aware there is no longer any animosity between them.

The insider told gossip website TMZ: "Everyone was so surprised when Lindsay walked in and we thought they didn't get along. But they immediately gave each other a big hug."

The group, which also included Paris' sister Nicky, actress Emma Roberts and 'Inception' star Lukas Haas, spent time at the beach and in the socialite's hot tub and later enjoyed a dance party, but the source insisted Lindsay - who has a history of alcohol and substance abuse problems - stayed sober throughout.

Just last month, Lindsay branded Paris "mean" after she poked fun at the actress' arrest over the theft of a necklace from an upmarket boutique.

In scenes broadcast in her reality show 'The World According to Paris', a homeless woman asked the socialite for a pair of earrings she was wearing,

Paris agreed but joked: "I'm not Lindsay. If I were Lindsay, I'd be stealing the earrings, not giving them away."

The actress was said to have taken the joke badly, telling a friend: "Paris is mean. You don't have to make fun of serious matters in people's lives to be funny."

The pair first fell out when Lindsay was accused of getting too close to Paris' former boyfriend Stavros Niarchos.

Source: Bang Showbiz

Sex with Hugh Hefner lasted for 2 seconds: Crystal Harris

Hugh Hefner's runaway bride is spilling the beans on why she ditched the Playboy mogul five days before their marriage.

During an American radio show, Crystal Harris revealed about his prowess in the bed, claiming he never turned her on.

She also claimed that sex with the 85-year-old lasted 'like two seconds' and was ultimately unsatisfying.
"Then I was just over it. I was like, 'Ahhh.' I was over it. I just like, walked away. I'm not turned on by Hef, sorry," the Daily Telegraph quoted her as telling on the 'Howard Stern Show'.

She also revealed they had only been intimate once, reports the Daily Mail.

"He doesn't really take off his clothes. I've never seen Hef naked," she told the show.

Hefner later responded on his official Twitter account, writing: "Crystal did a crazy interview with Howard Stern today that didn't have much to do with reality. Is she trying to impress a new boyfriend?"

He also added that he felt sorry for his ex-fiancee because she "seems lost".

Harris and Hefner announced their engagement in December 2010 but later called off their marriage just days before the ceremony was scheduled after Harris experienced a "change of heart".