Picture Gallery on Bollywood Insider: Bollywood stars add glamour to India International Jewellery Week

Zarine Khan, Juhi Chawla, Sonali Bendre and many other Bollywood stars were spotted at the fashionable do.

On day 3 of India International Jewellery Week, Bollywood actress Zarine Khan walked the ramp for YS18.

While Zeenat Aman opened the show, Zarine Khan walked the ramp as a showstopper for YS18.

Zarine Khan's floral necklace completes her traditional look.

Juhi Chawla looked stunning in a black lehnga-choli as she walked the ramp during IIJW 2012.

Walking the ramp is not a new thing for Juhi. She was crowed Miss India in 1984. Juhi Chawla will be next seen on big screen in 'Son Of Sardaar'.

Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre wore a black gown as she walked the ramp on the third day of IIJW 2012. Sonali walked the ramp for Laksh Pahuja and Anand Shah at the IIJW 2012. Sonali Bendre is all set to make her Bollywood comeback with 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2'.

Actress Bhagyashree opts for simple shirt and trouser for IIJW 2012.

Kim Sharma looks elegant in this short dress.

 'Vicky Donor' actress Yami Gautam also walked the ramp at the IIJW 2012. Actress Yami Gautam walked the ramp for D Navinchandra.

Salman’s not my secretary, Zareen Khan lashes out

After a not-so-happening phase post Veer, things finally seem to be looking up for actor Zarine Khan, who was most recently seen in the Rs100 crore superhit Housefull 2 and before that, in a song with actor Salman Khan in yet another Rs100 crore film Ready.

The actor herself admits that despite being introduced by Salman, her journey here has not exactly been a smooth ride. “I think people have a grudge against me. Ever since I’ve stepped in the industry, they’ve been waiting to write me off. Whether it’s my looks or weight, nothing has been spared,” states Zarine, whose debut film itself saw her being constantly compared to actor Katrina Kaif. Ask her about it and she says, “Bollywood’s always been about comparisons. But it’s never easy for a newcomer when such comparisons are made between an actor who belongs to the same generation. I was being typecast even before my first film was out and somewhere that did take a toll.”

But while the actor’s taken it all in her stride, including the brickbats, what has her seething is being asked about not being part of more Salman movies. “I owe my career to Salman, but people have to understand that he’s not my secretary. I am already indebted to him for my break, why should I expect anything more from him. He has his own life too. It is ridiculous to keep expecting him to take care of all his heroines,” lashes out Zarine. Talking about the lull period right after her big ticket debut, Zarine explains that somehow filmmakers had gotten cautious of casting her due to the comparisons. “No one wants to take a risk here, when it comes without influence or friends,” she adds.

However, all this seems to be a thing of the past for the actor, who’s now looking forward to not only interesting work here, but also down South. “Yes, I have done Karikalan in the South with Vikram. Speaking Tamil was not easy, but I’m a good student and picked it up soon,” shares Zarine.

New boyfriend of Zarine Khan

At a recent event, we spotted actor Zarine Khan bonding famously with Sajid Nadiadwala's son, Subhan.

In fact, the two seemed like total buddies. Zarine tells CS, “We are the best of friends. I love spending time with him. In fact, I like being with kids and playing with them.

They relax you instantly with their love and enthusiasm. People tell me that I will make a fabulous mother.”

At that time, Wardha Nadiadwala quipped, “Subhan is Zarine”s boyfriend. I can leave my son with her for hours, and they’ll have a gala time.”

We hope that this jodi doesn’t break up.

By: Mid-day

I don't want Salman's help: Zarine Khan

Zarine Khan is currently living with her family in Bandra but is looking for a new, bigger house in the same locality. But ask her whether good friend and "Character Dheela Hai" dance partner Salman Khan is helping her in the house hunt, and the actress clams up. Zarine says she is fed up of Salman's name cropping up in every story connected to her.

Khan has been searching for a larger home in Bandra for the past year but hasn't been successful so far. When quizzed about whether she has asked Salman for help, Zarine says, "Can we please keep him out of this? I don't want to answer questions related to Salman anymore. We are very good friends but people keep asking me about him, which is not right. I don't like using his name and our friendship. I don't want Salman's help in finding a new home. I am capable of doing that myself!"

Zarine prefers to open up about the new house she is seeking, instead. "Right now, I am living in a one BHK apartment. I have been living in Bandra for years, so I'm looking forward to finding a new house here itself. It's been almost a year but I haven't come across something that I've liked in my budget. The rates in Bandra are sky-high and I don't have a lavish budget. Affordability is important, especially since it is a three-BHK flat that I am looking for."

Zarine won't be living alone in the new apartment. "My mother will be moving in with me. I just want some open space around me and no constructions around. Most houses are so close to one other that one can see what others are doing in their homes. I don't want that."

The actress will next be seen in "Housefull 2" and the Tamil film "Karneekaran" with Vikram. 

Upala KBR, TNN

'Speedy Singhs' star Camilla Belle and many actresses (Zarine Khan, Nargis Fakhri, Grace Bears ) is a lookalike of Katrina Kaif !

Katrina and Camilla Belle

People may not know her by face, Camilla Belle, who recently visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar with Akshay Kumar, is the main actress of the cross-cultural sports drama Speedy Singhs which is releasing this Friday. But this American actress is often compared to Katrina Kaif when it comes to looks.

No doubt, both the ladies are blessed with delicate looks, and Camilla Belle’s skin tone, her eyes and even her smile resembles Katrina Kaif’s. If anyone has misgivings, check Camilla’s images where she is sporting fringes and you would be surprised to see how they look like identical twins.

However, unlike Katrina, Camila is into acting since childhood. She made her professional debut in a print ad when she was nine months old. At the age of five she was cast as a lead in her first film, NBC’s thriller, ‘Trapped Beneath the Earth’. She is seen in the films like Poison Ivy II, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, 10,000 BC, The Patriot, and has done several TV shows even. In ‘Speedy Singhs’, she is romancing the main lead Vinay Virmani.

Along with Camilla Belle, there are other beauties who are a spitting image of Katrina Kaif. You are aware of Zarine Khan. Read on to find, who are the other two:

Katrina and Zarine

She still has to shed that plump version of Katrina Kaif image. The comparison between Zarine Khan and Katrina Kaif is inevitable. No matter how much Zarine keeps downplaying the similarity, there’s no denying her startling resemblance to Kat in certain facial features - the rosy lips, the jawline and the nose.

Katrina-Nargis Fakhri

It's kind of creepy, she looks so much like another Katrina in the making. Nargis was selected to romance Ranbir in 'Rockstar' after many fresh faces auditioned for the role. Director Imtiaz Ali was convinced about Nargis being the right gal for the film.

Katrina-Grace

Katrina also has a connection with Vivek Oberoi. His ex girlfriend Grace bears a very close resemblance to Katrina Kaif. Here is she.

Camilla in fringes 

Camilla Belle looks as cute as Katrina in fringes.

Zarine Khan endorses yet another jewellery brand

Of late, actor Zarine Khan has been caught in the storm of exclusivity. 

The actor who walked for the runway for two designers at a recent fashion week was in the capital recently to unveil the bridal jewellery by Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers.Looking stunning in a diamond necklace, Zarine mouthed the tired rhetoric about the jewellery. "The collection is glamorous and truly extravagant to let the bride splurge on one of the most memorable day of her life", said Zarine.

The contemporary diamond sets with intricate designs along with the combination of precious and semi-precious stones in varied hues are perfect to complement all the bridal attires. "There is an exclusive diamond range to go along with cocktail gonws. Similarly the traditional range of Polki jewellery has designs and colours to match the the ethnic attires", said the designer duo Praveen and Pradeep Goel.

I didn't walk the ramp as showstopper twice for money: Zarine Khan

Actress Zarine raises eyebrows as she turns showstopper for two designers in a span of two days at the IIJW, writes Nimisha Tiwari

What can one say about the exclusivity of being a showstopper, one who absolutely defines the theme behind a jewellery designer's collection. But then, looks like actress Zarine Khan felt this way strongly about not one but two designers. She walked as the showstopper for Johara Jewels by Divya Ahuja on Day 2 of the India International Jewellery Week in Mumbai. And then surprised everyone by showing up again on Day 3 for Dwarakadas Chandumal Diamonds. Naturally, people started to talk and many even objected.

Was it money, asked fashionistas, for such an indignified act. "If it was for money, I would've taken to the ramp for all five days," Zarine shot back. Then it must be the love for jewellery (yeah, sure). "Both the jewellers so wanted me to their showstopper than I finally said yes to both," she clarified.

All we say is Well done girl. You have truly misunderstood the meaning of a showstopper. But then as long as the moolah's coming in, who cares, isn't it.

Zarine Khan the latest to be linked with guide Salman Khan

After the lukewarm response Veer received, Salman Khan has re-launched Zarine Khan in a sexy item number Character Dheela in Ready. This development was news enough for the rumour mills to go abuzz with a possible romance between Salman and Zarine. But such talks have not stopped Sallu bhai from helping Zarine to create a foothold in Bollywood.

Sallu takes Zarine along to parties and is also helping the actress get good roles. "I accompany Salman to parties because I don't know anyone in Bollywood except him. I am not in touch with other people from the industry, hence Salman takes me with him. Attending parties helps me to know new people. I am a very friendly person and get along easily with people once I get to know them," Zarine said.

Zarine doesn't care much about talks of her being linked up with the pocket Hercules. "It is not just me; any girl who is accompanying Salman or is seen with him ends up being linked with him. So it is not the first time, hence I don't take these things seriously," Zarine concludes.

The buzz is also doing the round that Zarine has been signed by Sajid Nadiadwala for Housefull 2.

Zarine Khan doesn’t have a body for bikini!

Zarine feels her body is not for a bikini

What’s so great about donning a bikini? Zarine Khan perhaps thinks so and is in no mood to flaunt a bikini as she feels she doesn’t have a perfect body.

Why so, Zarine? We loved you in the song Character Dheela and you looked so fit and fab. The Veer beauty has trashed the rumours that she will be sporting a bikini in the Housefull sequel. In the first part, the three actresses, whether it was Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta or Jia Khan, all sported a two-piece. Thus speculations were rife that Zarine will also slip into a bikini for the sequel.

“There is no bikini scene in the film and moreover I haven’t got a body for it,” confirms the actress, who was even called Fatrina (a fatter version of Katrina Kaif) during her Veer days.

Then why gym-shym, Zarine? Isn’t she working hard on her body for Housefull 2? The actress says it is because her character needs to look glamorous, and also she wants to be at par with the other heroines. Aha...competition!

Housefull 2 also stars Asin, along with Akshay Kumar and Ritesh Deshmukh.

Haven't got a body for bikini: Zarine Khan

At a time when a volley of actresses are sweating it out to get in shape, actress Zarine Khan feels her body is not meant for a bikini and dismisses reports that she will be donning the two-piece in her upcoming film Housefull 2. "There is no bikini scene in Housefull 2, and moreover I
related stories haven't got a body for a bikini," said Zarine, who started her Bollywood journey opposite Salman Khan in period flop Veer.

Housefull 2, a sequel of Sajid Khan's comedy film starring Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Asin and Zarine Khan is currently under production.

"I haven't prepared anything for the role but have gone to the gym and worked hard since the role is ultra glamorous and I want to be at par with the other heroines," the 23-year-old actress told PTI.

Zarine, who walked the ramp for Rina Dhaka for the 'Cotton Day' event organised by Cotton Council International, is all excited about working with Ritesh Deshmukh.

"We have just finished shooting a schedule of the film in London and it was a lot of fun. As far as my acting is concerned, both Ritesh and director Sajid Khan will help me if I go wrong," she said.

Last seen in popular song Character Dheela with Salman in the movie Ready, Zarine is open to item songs but does not want to do anything vulgar.

"I have already said no to lot of item numbers that were offered to me since I found them vulgar. I would never do something that is vulgar," she said.

Zarine hopes that the film will help people know her fun side.

"I don't make a lot of public appearances since I think people are stuck with my Veer image. In Ready they saw more of me and once Housefull is out they will see more of the fun side of me," the actress said.

Babes with curves are the new rage in Bollywood

B-Town changes shape as more rounded bodies become talk of town Kareena Kapoor and her size zero statistic may have been the benchmark of Bollywood a few years ago, but the current crop of girls in tinsel town are not exactly thin. Even Bebo has shed her reed-thin look for the curves. Imran Khan had recently declared, "Most women don't know how to flatter their bodies. I am not a great admirer of size-zero figures. I like curves on a woman as it really flatters her body." While the late American actress Mae West had declared, "The curve is more powerful than the sword!" And the one time sex goddess should know this from her experience and from lots of it. Here's looking at the curvaceous B-Town girls... Sonakshi Sinha She shed some 30 kilos for her Dabangg launchpad at co-star Salman Khan's insistence. But this girl has a tendency to pile on and now just lets her body be. Kajal Agarwal She's done South flicks where they prefer voluptuous women. And she hasn't shed it for Singham with which she makes her B-Town debut. Vidya Balan Flayed for her weight and her dress sense, Vids improved on both counts and let her histrionics do the talking. But, for Dirty Pictures she's back with the love handles. Zarine Khan Ironically, for her launch in Veer she was asked to pile on the kilos as she was to play an Indian princess. Co-star Sallu had put her on a chocolate and cake diet. She gymmed vigorously to shed it but seems like it isn't working as Character Dheela saw her with all her curves. Sameera Reddy Yet another name in the industry who has had a constant battle with her weight. Though she has been extensively shedding the flab, sexy Sam looks best with her curves.

War of the Hotties: It's Asin vs Zarine Khan vs Jacqueline

We’re heard this one before. When two leading ladies come together in a film there’s no love lost, right? But what happens when three leading ladies get together?

There is an instant territorial war. So the two Sajids, producer Nadiadwala and his director Khan, have discovered on location in Petersborough in England for Housefull 2.

According to a source the sense of rivalry among the three heroines Asin, Zarine Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez is so palpable it has all the men on location cheering the ladies on to give their best.

The three ladies have a history with one another.

Says the source, “Asin and Zarine are Salman’s protégées. Their competitive spirit got a further edge when Zarine was given the Character dheela item song by Salman in Ready.

Though Asin was super- cool about the itemized intervention, arguing that she had her own Dhinka chika number in Ready, Zarina has been strutting around like the new star-attraction on location in the UK even since she joined the Housefull 2 unit last week.

Similingly polite Asin chooses to remain aloof from the Zarine factor. ”

Jacqueline of course is the new Murder girl. The Bhatts have convinced the Alladdin Barbie doll that she’s the next Mallika Sherawat.

Along with the attitude of a star-in-the-making Jacqueline apparently gets along with the Housefull 2 director Sajid Khan like a house (and a director) on fire.

Says the source, “Though Jacqueline is not playing the nose-in-the-air diva on location there’s definitely a sense of haughtiness about her. And why would Asin, a major star in the South with two blockbusters in Hindi tolerate any attitude?”

Into the simmering cauldron of competitiveness arrived choreographer Farah Khan this week to shoot a song featuring all the three heroines.

And Farah is dreading it.

Says a source, “It’s bad enough handling dance steps of two leading ladies. But three?? Asin is an expert dancer and she is opposite the biggest star of the film (Akshay). So she’d be within her rights to expect the best steps.

On the other hand Zarine, Salman’s blue-eyed babe thinks she’s the hottest item girl after Character dheela. Unka to haq banta hai.

Jacqueline of course is the new ‘It’ girl and therefore a star in her own right. besides she shot Apni to aise taise with Farah for the two Sajids’ Housefull. ”

Given the circumstances Farah is understandably nervous.

“Yes I’m in London to shoot a number with the three girls and their three heroes. Doing a song with two heroes and two heroines in Housefull was grueling enough. Here I’ll have to sambhalo three pairs.

And during the song the pairs get inter-changed also. It’s quite a challenge. Lekin kya karoon? I can’t say no to the two Sajids in my life.

One is my brother. The other is my brother and my husband’s producer and also like my brother. Main to phans gayi. ”

Watch out for fireworks when the teen divas hot-foot it for Farah. Wonder how Nanda, Simi Garewal and Kalpana Kartik shot Teen Deviyan without their leading man Dev Anand losing all his hair.

Zareen Khan is all praise for her gym instructor

Fitness expert Yasmin Karachiwalla has found a huge fan in actress Zarine Khan. The star who went from a whopping 100 kgs to her current 57kgs gives all credit to her gym instructor Yasmin Karachiwalla.

Speaking on his exercising schedule Zarine informs, "Every morning, I do pilates for an hour and weight training thrice a week with Yasmin Karachiwalla. I also do some swimming and jogging and eat every two hours to increase my metabolic rate and its sweets and fried food are strict no for me."

With impressive results showing Zarine is even more encouraged to train harder. "In the next few months, results will be even more visible," adds Zarine

Zarine Khan talks about Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan

 Zarine Khan finally breaks her silence about link-ups with Salman Khan.

 

Despite Zarine Khan’s flop act in Veer, the Khan family gave her a second chance via an item number (Character Dheela Hai) in Ready. This gave the rumormongers a chance to speculate a possible romantic relationship between Zarine and Salman Khan.

After walking the ramp at a fashion show, Zarine decided to clear the air about her and Salman Khan being together and said: “All this is nothing but gossip. Salman is a very dear friend of mine. His name is linked with everyone. It’s a poor thing that he is linked with whoever he is seen with. And I have nothing to say about it.”

Zarine was probably the second girl after Sneha Ullal who looked like Salman’s ex girlfriend. Rather than being known for her acting skills, Zarine is known as Katrina Kaif’s clone! Speaking about the competition between her and Katrina Kaif, she said: “Why should I compete with her? She is my senior and is already on the top. There is no question of competing with her. I am the next generation after her. I definitely look up to her and will follow her, but no competition.”

Now that’s a smart answer, Zarine. Dismissing rumours about dating Salman and declaring a no-competition treaty with Katrina Kaif…two gossips cleared in one day!! You readily seem to be the new veer actress of Bollywood. Wink.

Has Zarine Khan found love? Trades kisses with a mystery man

Zarine Khan and her object of affection traded kisses while at a nightclub Zarine Khan may have found love. Salman Khan's blue-eyed girl was spotted with a mystery man at a Worli nightclub over the weekend. An onlooker reveals, "Zarine walked in at around 1 am with a bunch of friends. There were a few guys and a girl in her gang. Her brother was also present. She was dressed in a white top and a black mini skirt and had a tattoo of a heart inked on her left ankle. One guy in particular stood out as the object of attention." The source adds, "They were very comfortable in each other's company and were seen cosying up. Zarine and this guy kept showering each other with loving pecks on the cheeks, holding hands and hugging each other. Interestingly, when she hit the dance floor, the DJ played her hit track from Ready, Character Dheela Hai." Our source didn't get the name of the guy but described his looks, "He is a fair guy of normal build and slightly shorter than Zarine in height. He was dressed in blue denims and white shirt with gray stripes and has a spiked hairstyle." At first, Zarine denied being at the nightclub. She says, "I was in Goa." When we told her we had evidence, she immediately changed her statement, adding, "I got a bit confused. I went there last weekend for my birthday bash." When asked about the mystery man, she says, "He is a very dear friend. The reason I was affectionate with him was because he arranged the surprise party for me." But she claimed that they are not dating, "I am very much single."

Zarine Khan denies dating rumours

Mumbai, May 22 -  Zarine Khan, who made her debut with the movie, ‘Veer’, pairing opposite the hunk of Bollywood, Salman Khan made it absolutely clear that she is very much single and is enjoying every moment of her life like this. She was spotted partying with very close friends with whom she was seen getting very cozy. She enjoyed the cheek kisses given to her by her friends and did not mind doing the same with them as well. The beautiful actress was introduced by Salman Khan in the Bollywood industry.

Her looks in the movie was compared with Salman’s ex girlfriend, Katrina Kaif and it was even said that Zarine’s look in the movie, Veer was inspired by the beautiful Katrina Kaif. She debuted opposite Salman Khan in the movie Veer which did not fare well in the Box Office but her acting skills were recognized by many directors in the Bollywood industry. However, she has done an item song, named ‘Character Dheela’, with Salman in the upcoming movie, ‘Ready’ and it’s topping the charts everywhere. It is the hottest track played in every nightclub these days. Zarine is however busy shooting for ‘Houseful 2’ and ‘Partner 2’ where she’ll be seen playing one of the lead characters in the films.

Zarine spotted kissing at a nightclub

Seems like Salman Khan's blue eyed girl Zarine Khan has someone special in her life. At her birthday bash last week, she was spotted getting cozy with an unknown guy.

"Zarine walked in at around 1 am with a bunch of friends. There were a few guys and a girl in her gang. Her brother was also present. She was dressed in a white top and a black mini skirt and had a tattoo of a heart inked on her left ankle. One guy in particular stood out as the object of attention," a source told Mid Day.

PDA was in full swing between the duo. "They were very comfortable in each other's company and were seen cosying up. Zarine and this guy kept showering each other with loving pecks on the cheeks, holding hands and hugging each other. Interestingly, when she hit the dance floor, the DJ played her hit track from Ready, Character Dheela Hai," added the source.

The mystery guy is apparently shorter than the Veer star. "He is a fair guy of normal build and slightly shorter than Zarine in height. He was dressed in blue denims and white shirt with gray stripes and has a spiked hairstyle," informed the source.

Zarine confirmed the reports but didn't admit any relationship with the guy. "I went there last weekend for my birthday bash. He is a very dear friend. The reason I was affectionate with him was because he arranged the surprise party for me. But I am very much single," the actress told the tabloid.

Is that Zarine’s special someone?

Dark doesn’t conceal everything; everybody feels nothing is clearly visible in smoke filled dark places, but everything gets reported.

Reportedly, Zarine Khan who is riding high with the success of ‘Character dheela’ song was spotted in a nightclub with group of friends. Someone from the group was also planting kisses on Zarine’s cheeks and Zarine returned the adoration.

Though Zarine has rubbished all rumours and announced that she is very much ‘single’.

Has Zarine Khan found love? Trades kisses with a mystery man

Zarine Khan and her object of affection traded kisses while at a nightclub Zarine Khan may have found love. Salman Khan's blue-eyed girl was spotted with a mystery man at a Worli nightclub over the weekend. An onlooker reveals, "Zarine walked in at around 1 am with a bunch of friends. There were a few guys and a girl in her gang. Her brother was also present. She was dressed in a white top and a black mini skirt and had a tattoo of a heart inked on her left ankle. One guy in particular stood out as the object of attention." The source adds, "They were very comfortable in each other's company and were seen cosying up. Zarine and this guy kept showering each other with loving pecks on the cheeks, holding hands and hugging each other. Interestingly, when she hit the dance floor, the DJ played her hit track from Ready, Character Dheela Hai." Our source didn't get the name of the guy but described his looks, "He is a fair guy of normal build and slightly shorter than Zarine in height. He was dressed in blue denims and white shirt with gray stripes and has a spiked hairstyle." At first, Zarine denied being at the nightclub. She says, "I was in Goa." When we told her we had evidence, she immediately changed her statement, adding, "I got a bit confused. I went there last weekend for my birthday bash." When asked about the mystery man, she says, "He is a very dear friend. The reason I was affectionate with him was because he arranged the surprise party for me." But she claimed that they are not dating, "I am very much single."

Zarine Khan swears her loyalty to Salman

Katrina Kaif, after much guidance from Salman Khan, is doing phenomnally well for herself. There are talks that after her newfound success, the girl has parted ways with her alleged boyfriend Salman, and is even dating Ranbir Kapoor.

Salman, though happy about Katrina's success, has now taken under his wings Zarine Khan, a Kat lool-alike, whom he launched in the movie 'Veer'. Zarine now has under her belt a success story in the form of 'Character Dheela' - an item number from the film 'Ready' that has hit the charts in a big way! And Zarine Khan feels completly indebted to Sallu for this recognition.

She is heard to have sworn her loyalty to Salman Khan. "I will never be able to thank him enough. He is an honest man, and I see myself falling back on him in times of difficulty. I shall forever remain loyal to him," is what she said at a conference recently.