My sister spoils me: Ranveer Singh

This Raksha Bandhan, Ranveer Singh will buy his sibling Ritika a present for the first time

My mother has made a small prayer area in our home, and my older sister Ritika ties me a rakhi in that part of the home every year. She's always particular about tying a rakhi that doesn't bleed colour and looks good on my wrist, as I wear it till it comes off on its own. Ritika personally selects the rakhi, and we invariably debate over the knot. We argue over what is the optimum way of knotting a rakhi. She feels very awkward when I bend down to touch her feet... but I do
it anyway!

Another one of her personal touches that I appreciate is the selection of chocolates on the thali. She's solely responsible for my major sweet tooth. As a child, she'd buy me chocolates almost every day. On Raksha Bandhan, she always includes my favourite chocolates in the thali. Both of us gorge on them greedily once the ritual is done with.

When I was away from home studying in the US, Ritika would send me a rakhi via post. She'd also include small ziplock bags with rice and the tikka. She would even send me kharchi - in dollars, no less! I missed her the most during that time and especially on those days.

Since I'm her baby brother, she always spoils me to bits. Instead of me buying her a gift, she buys me a whole bunch of gifts on Raksha Bandhan like watches, laptops, mobile phones or perfumes. This year, for the first time ever, I've been able to afford buying her a present in return with my own money. I would like to get her some luxury accessories, but she is very particular so I'll let her select whatever she likes.

(As told to Upala KBR)

Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh split again

On-off couple Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh have decided to give their rocky relationship a rest.

In the past, the couple has had many fights, breaking up and making up again. However, this time, the bone of contention seems to be another man — Ranbir Kapoor. Buzz is that Sharma has taken to RK like a moth to flame and is constantly seen by his side (most recently, at a movie outing last week).

This has irked Ranveer who feels like she's double timing him with Kapoor. After an argument at a friend's place, the two have decided to keep their distance and see other people for a while. Yep, time apart could do them good.

Anuskha Sharma keeps an eye on Ranveer Singh

Ranveer, Anushka in Goa!

If Ranbir Kapoor's party was the time to throw caution to the wind and take their 'platonic friendship' stance a step ahead (Mumbai Mirror, May 7), Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma have now drowned all speculations in the sea by checking in to the same suite in a resort in Goa.

Both actors are in Goa currently, for the shoot of Ladies Vs Ricky Behl, the YRF film being directed by Maneesh Sharma of Band Baaja Baraat fame. "They checked in at around four in the evening and are here for shoots of their film.

They are expected to stay for a week," confirmed a source from the hotel. When asked whether the two actors were in fact living in the same room, the same source admitted in a "Yes". "But we can't give you anymore details on it," added the source.

Ranveer and Anushka have always denied any kind of romantic liasion since the speculations started while they were filming their film Band Baaja Baraat.

Calling it 'platonic friendship' even on a chat show hosted by Karan Johar, the actors who are right now shacking up together in a plush suite in a resort, had been quite vehement about their denial as well.

"This is an absolutely baseless story, Ranveer and Anushka are mere friends, and are doing a film together and therefore together most of the time. It's untrue that they are staying in the same room," said Ranveer and Anushka's spokesperson, when contacted.

However, she told us that the shoot has been going on in Goa for the last two weeks and most of the crew are staying in another hotel where the actors were earlier putting up. It was only on Sunday, they moved in to the other hotel.

'Anushka-Ranveer are boring'

Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh are vying for the Most Boring Couple award...

Actors Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh may have sizzled together in 'Band Baaja Baaraat', but with the two of them constantly denying their relationship, they are coming across as quite boring. Anushka Sharma has now gone ahead and said that she shares a 'karmic' relationship with Ranveer. They are deeply connected in some way, but she continues to deny a romantic liasion.

It has become a trend not to wear your boyfriend on your arm these days. Priyanka-Shahid, Vidya Balan-Siddharth Roy Kapoor, Katrina-Ranbir, Deepika-Siddharth are some of them, who just won't divulge their relationship status.

However, Anushka and Ranveer are shooting for 'Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl', and some hot and happening love talks will begin doing the rounds more towardes the release date of the film.

Sonakshi Sinha wants to date Ranveer Singh?

The Band Baaja Baaraat actor, Ranveer Singh made a mark not only at the BO, he also seems to have stolen many-a-heart, and Sonakshi Sinha's is one of them.

On a talk show with Karan Johar recently, Sonakshi was asked whom she would like to date.

Quite candidly, the actress confessed, "Ranveer Singh, if only he was single!" Sonakshi is surely impressed by the actor and his antics. Touted to be dating Anushka Sharma, his Band Baaja Baaraat co-star, Ranveer isn't in the 'available' league as of the moment.

However, Ranveer and Anushka deny that they are a couple, and Anushka did leave a message for Sonakshi whilst on the same talk show. "Take him. He's all yours," she said.

Ranveer – Anushka lip-lock at Shahid’s birthday party

Mumbai, March 1 -  Anushka Sharma started her filmi career with the film “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi”. She hit the bull’s eye, by getting a chance to star opposite none other than King Khan in her first film. She is a former model from Bangalore. She got into the skin of the character named Tani Sahni and very successfully enacted the role of a small town Punjabi girl. Since then, she has become a favourite of the YRF camp. And has delivered hit films.
 

Ranveer Singh, a newcomer in the industry, just started off his career in the film industry, by playing the male lead in the YRF film “Band Baaja Baarat” opposite Anushka Sharma. This writer-actor Ranveer during the filming of “Band baaja Baarat” was seen coming closer to Anushka. But they never really opened up about the affair and kept it a top secret.

But, it was on Shahid Kapoor’s birthday bash, when these two decided to smooch each other in public, and this confirmed the news that they are in a relationship. They walked holding each other’s hands and even danced together. And later, after boozing, they smooched. Their lip-lock bewildered other guests, but this duo had least botheration about the fact that others are watching them.

Is it smooch and forget case for Anushka?

In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama actress Anushka Sharma talks about her relationship with Band Baaja Baaraat co-star Ranveer Singh. The actress says that she hates Ranveer, "Ya, I hate many things about him. When we are together we are constantly arguing and quarrelling. It's impossible for me to even imagine being in a relationship with Ranveer."

She also agreed that her constantly being spotted with Ranveer has fueled up the rumours. However, she said that she couldn't help but doing that as it was the need of the moment for the promotions of her film Band Baaja Baaraat.

The actress said that the constant rumours about Ranveer and her affair has affected her family's peace and thus she is spending a lot of time with them in-order to compensate her absence. She wants to stay close to her friends and family.

Well, Anushka if you don't mind people speculating about you, then why are you getting so possessive about your family? And yes what do you have to say about the kiss that you and Ranveer shared at Shahid Kapoor's party.

Is it also a 'just friends' smooch? Or is it a 'smooch, kiss and forget' case!

Anushka-Ranveer caught smooching!

A Still From Band Baaja Barat

“Me and Ranveer can never be boyfriend girlfriend,” said actress Anushka Sharma on the chat show Koffee With Karan, where Ranveer Singh was the other guest on the couch. The entire episode proved that the couple share a very peppy relationship and are no more than good friends, who keep fighting with each other.

However, according to the recent reports, the couple were spotted smooching each other at Shahid Kapoor's Birthday party. Ranveer and Anushka, who have been hiding their affair, have finally decided to go public about their relationship.

The pair came together for the bash and were seen holding each others hands throughout the party. Later at night the couple were sizzling on the dance floor. Till then no one in the party thought them to be more than good friends. It is then when the couple surprised the guests out there by a passionate lip-lock in public .

This episode has become a talk of the town in Bollywood industry. Well, looks like love is in the air for Anushka and Ranveer.

'Rani is heading YRF'

Though unwillingly, Ranveer Singh has let the cat out of the bag. His acting skills were lauded extensively in Band Baaja Baraat but Ranveer proved to be quite an amateur at improvisation. 

 While shooting an episode with Anushka Sharma on Karan Johar's chat show Koffee With Karan, Ranveer accidentally referred to Rani Mukerji as "MD" of Yash Raj Films while not taking her name.

Ranveer has a three-film contract with Yash Raj Films and happens to be Aditya Chopra's blue-eyed boy. Our source said, "The conversation on the show was between KJo and Anushka Sharma and Karan asked Anushka if she thought she could act better than all other actresses in the industry.

Anushka said, 'Yes, barring one.' Before she could say who, Ranveer, who had been silent, blurted out the question, 'MD?' and before anyone else, KJo said, 'Oh, let's not go that path'."

According to industry sources Rani is believed to be the one calling the shots at YRF. And if this rumour were anything to go by, Ranveer accidentally affirmed it.

Though Anushka spoke soon enough and said that she was referring to Kareena Kapoor, the damage was done.

The source added, "It is known that ever since Rani has been dating Adi, the head honcho of YRF Films, she is one of the most feared people in Yash Raj Studios.

She is believed to be one of the key decision makers in the YRF camp. Ranveer might have referred to Rani, hoping Anushka would name her and in turn impress Adi."

Whilst a lot may be lost in translation we would still give Ranveer benefit of the doubt and ask: were you referring to Madhuri Dixit by any chance?

Ranveer, Anushka to romance again

Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma wooed audience with their performance in ‘Band Baaja Baarat’ and the couple is back together to charm the audience again with the sizzling act. Yash Raj banner has signed them for a romantic comedy ‘Ladies V/S Ricky Bahl’.

Aditya Chopra has developed the story and he is producing it. Habib Faisal is the dialogue writer and Devika Bhagat has penned the screenplay. Salim-Sulaiman will score the music, and Amitabh Bhattacharya will pen the lyrics. The film will be shot by Aseem Mishra.

The film will go on floor in April and slated for Dec 9 release.

Anushka Sharma: 'Ranveer is self-absorbed'

Anushka Sharma has claimed that Ranveer Singh is too "self-absorbed" to make a good boyfriend.

The actress confirmed to The Times of India that she is not in a relationship with her Band Baaja Baaraat co-star.

"Ranveer is too self-absorbed to be in a relationship," said Sharma. "But that is understandable considering it's the beginning of his career and that needs his complete attention. I need someone who can give me enough time."

The stars had been the subject of media speculation that they were together during the shooting of their 2010 surprise hit.

Singh explained: "I am single. Anushka and I are good friends, she is a lovely girl but we both are focussed on our careers right now."

Sharma recently stated that she would rather be known for her work in Hindi film than her relationship status or magazine cover appearances.

Onscreen Lip Locks That Wooed Audiences

Onscreen lip locks in Indian film industry is something which one would not have thought about until recent times. The Bollywood film industry always had inhibition in shooting the intimate scenes as it was supposed to be in bad taste and against the Indian culture. This school of thinking was very much prevalent till a couple of years ago, but nowadays it is seen that the distinction between the public and the private scene is diminishing fast. Bollywood movies have become too much bold in their approach and lip locks are very much common.

Even though there are many on screen lip locks which can be seen nowadays, there are a few lip lock sequences which have created a stir among the audiences and have become pretty famous. Mentioned below are five famous onscreen lip locks shot in the Bollywood film industry. 

1.Kites

The mega budget Hindi movie, Kites was produced in 2010, and was one of the most hyped movies. The film drew attention as it was a multi lingual film and had a foreigner as the lead actress. Even though the film could not do well in the box office, the lip lock between Hrithik and Mori was one of the prime interests of the viewers. In fact Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori also made a good pair and there on screen chemistry was pretty good.

2.Crook
Crook is a film, which stars Emran Hashmi and Shella Allen. As the actor is often referred as a serial kisser, Emran Hashmi has once again done a lip lock with Shella and is on the news again.

3.Rajneeti

You can also see a lip lock in Rajneeti, which is set against a political back drop. In this film you can see Ranbir Kapoor and Sarah. Both play the role of lovers who are ripped across. The lip lock which is shared between them, tries to show the fidelity and the honesty of Ranbir’s love to his lady, irrespective of boundaries. This lip lock is more of an assurance rather than the portrayal of sensuous love.

4.Band Baaja Baraat

In Band Baaja Baraat also we see actors Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh doing lip lock in such a situation where there was no possibility of love or romance between them. So this sweet exchange of lip lock was a kind of relief to the audience, for whom this was pretty unexpected.

5.Ishqiya 

Another rustic onscreen lip lock which was pretty talked about was in the film Ishqiya. The film cast includes Arshad Warsi, Vidya Balan and Nasiruddin Shah. The film has a typical village like ambience, where Vidya plays a village girl. She and Arshad Warsi engage themselves in a lip lock which expresses their love and passion for each other. 

Lip locks are a revolution for such an industry where showing of skin and various other bold acts were a strict no-no. With recent times such restrictions and limitations no more exists and lip locks are very much talked about. Showing lip locks on screen has defied all the rules of culture and norms; and they are very much prevalent in Indian films now.