Sunday 30 September 2012
Saturday 29 September 2012
Style Factor Poll Verdict: Madhuri vs Sridevi
Long before the current young crop of leading ladies were fighting it out to be the queen bee of b’town, these two legendary divas had the world yearning after them. Arched rivals of the 80s, Madhuri and Sridevi have been compared to each other by filmmakers, critics and their fans.
Now the divas are back in the game full-on after taking a hiatus for their family life. But now they’re pitted against each other again. So who will be crowned the comeback queen? The votes are in and the winner is…
Madhuri Dixit! 73 per cent of our readers voted for the Dhak Dhak goddess, who will be seen in the sequel of Ishqiya titled Dedh Ishqiya in 2013. While the Hawa Hawai enchantress Sridevi got…
Only 27 per cent votes! Heartbreaking, right? But you never know what the cards have in store after the release of the comeback film English Vinglish.
Madhuri has been busy judging the dance show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa and making various social appearances since her return from the US. She was last seen on the silver screen in YRF’s 2007 film Aja Nachle.
Sridevi is back to mainstream acting after a gap of 15 years with English Vinglish which is due for release in October 2012.
Look whom we spotted at Ranbir's birthday bash
Katrina arrives for Ranbir's birthday bash. She looked pretty in a pink top.
Deepika Padukone walked in wearing a white top and a jacket. She had her hair up in a ponytail and wore specs.
Anushka looked glam in an orange mini dress.
Kalki arrives for the birthday party.
Anurag Kashyap was seen talking on the phone as he arrives for the bash.
Karan Johar arrives for the birthday bash.
Imtiaz Ali arrives for the bash.
Arjun Kapoor arrives for the bash.
Anurag Basu arrives for the bash.
The birthday boy coming out to welcome his guests.
Friday 28 September 2012
Dyslexic celebrities
Beatles singer John Lennon had a poor academic background. He was an easygoing little brat who found it difficult to conform to the ordinary. The misfit eventually became the most adored singer of a generation with his extraordinary skills.
Virgin Atlantic founder Sir Richard Branson had to leave school when he was 15. He was forced to start his own business in his teens as he was considered a dork according to society's standards. Branson had trust in himself and that faih helped him in becoming what he is today.
Abhishek Bachchan suffered mild dyslexia while in school. Aamir Khan, during the production of his movie 'Taare Zameen Par', had asked Abhishek whether he could mention the actor's case in the film to inspire kids who suffer from similar plight.
Actor Keanu Reeves felt isolated in school because of his differences in learning which eventually made him drop out and enroll himself in an acting school.
The Grey's Anatomy star admits he has difficulty in reading scripts even now. But the disability had boosted his will power and made him set his limits high.
Orlando Bloom was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of seven. Even though his IQ level was good, he had difficulty in reading. When Orlando turned to acting, he had to memorise the dialogues and with great pain , but the actor overcame all odds with hard work and perseverance.
Tom Cruise, who is an ardent devotee of the controversial church, reportedly fell under the spell of Scientology after he claimed the study technology helped him get over his dyslexia.
Hollywood's master director was a loner owing to his dyslexia. He was a dreamer who struggled with maths and eventually dropped out of college to pursue his movie career.
Boxing legend Muhammed Ali barely graduated from high school. In his own words: " I never said I was the smartest, I said I was the greatest."
His poor academic background didn't stop Walt Disney from pursuing his artistic career. He successfully overcame his difficulty by focusing on things he was good at.
British actress Keira Knightley was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of six. Keira credits her mother for helping her overcome her condition with her love, support and determination.
Mexican beauty Salma Hayek overcame her dyslexia to learn English in pursuit of her Hollywood dreams.
Academy Award-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg conquered her dyslexia with sheer hard work and determination.
Tommy Hilfiger was considered a dull boy at school because of his dyslexia. He never went to college, but that didn't stop him from becoming one of the top designers in the world.
Thursday 27 September 2012
Who's Sonakshi new teacher?
Ajay Devgn teaches co-star Sonakshi to ride a bike in 'Son of Sardar'
With Devgn riding horses and Sanju Baba showing his bravura personality by driving powerful jeeps in their forthcoming Diwali release ‘Son of Sardaar’, how could the leading lady of the film Sonakshi be far behind?
Pics: Ajay rides two horses
Portraying a true Sardarni look, Sonakshi held her breath
and balanced herself perfectly on the two wheels to perform some heart stopping
adrelanine pumped stunts on a motor bike for this action comedy. Buzz is that the actress was a little apprehensive when she
was told that her 1st entry scene would be on a bike and she also had to do
some gallant antics on the mean machine. We hear that Sona decided to take the
challenge head on with guidance from her action maestro and co-star Ajay Devgn.
Read: Ajay learns turban tricks
Read: Ajay learns turban tricks
A source close to the team said, “Sonakshi has never driven
a bike before so she was quite anxious about riding and performing stunts on
the bike so Ajay helped her to ride the bike. She practiced it several times
and then when she performed the sequence for the final scene, she took the
entire cast and crew by surprise as she did it with so much perfection.”
Spotted! Hot celeb looks this week
Just weeks away from the release of her debut film, Alia Bhatt’s busy promoting Student Of The Year. She’s just 19 but wow! We have to say newbie Alia Bhatt dresses like a veteran diva.
Ishaqzaade and Ladies vs Ricky Bahl star Parineet Chopra got the fashion police’ thumbs down in the past but it seems she’s coming into her own now. Don’t you think?
Diya Mirza always paints a pretty style picture. Always dressed to the nines. Looking lovely here Diya!
Well fitted denims, feminine strappy top, pearl earrings and golden heels…. Understated and elegant. Looking good Nathalia!
Model Lisa Haydon poses in an embellished gold and black outfit. We like the gold bracelet but aren’t too big a fan of the shoes.
We love the indigo blue cocktail dress on model Archana Vijaya. Totally complimenting her body type.
Wednesday 26 September 2012
I want my kids to get married soon: Sridevi
Sridevi, who is in the news for her comeback film "English Vinglish", says her 15-year-old daughter Jhanvi has not decided anything about her career yet.
"Right now she is very young. She has still not decided what she wants to do. Each day she (Jhanvi) has some new career options..."
"...Sometime she wants to do fashion designing, sometimes she get into science. But as a mother I want my kids to get married soon," Sridevi told IANS in an interview.
"We haven't decided about her career yet. She is still studying and will ask her if she's interested in films only after she crosses 18," Sridevi told the media.
Asked if she was fine with the idea of her daughters entering showbiz, the actress replied: "Whatever I am today, it is just because of Bollywood. I am really fortunate and grateful to the industry. Whatever I have achieved till date is because of the industry."
"But everybody can't become an actress. It's not a joke. You really have to slog. You have to devote your life to be the best, otherwise there is no point doing a film just for being here," added the actress whose younger daughter Khushi is 12 years old.
In "English Vinglish", Sridevi is playing the role of a housewife named Shashi. Her character is often bullied by her kids for her poor command over English language. In real life, Sridevi says she bullies her kids when it comes to Hindi.
Mary Kom brand ambassador of Raj Kundra's SFL
"It's a proud moment for us and SFL. I have always believed in being a trendsetter. The entire idea was Raj's who has made it all possible. I have only been an encouraging wife. We are proud to be associated with Mary Kom," Shilpa told reporters
Shilpa Shetty is 'fighting' fit and back to work promoting her hubby's fight league SFL.
Shilpa is all in awe of her husband Raj. She gushes "it’s wonderful to see how Raj has actually given a platform to young fighters to showcase their talent and even make it their career. It is unfortunate to see that deserving people can’t afford even basic nutrition and amenities.”
Being launched Oct 12, SFL is the only Pro Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sporting event in India to be live-streamed across the globe weekly. SFL will see both male and female fighters.
Mary Kom is thankful to Raj and Shilpa and added: "I am glad to be the brand ambassador. I just want to encourage and support everyone. I was fighting for the past 11 years, but only a few people noticed my work. But after the Olympics, everybody recognises me."
Celebrity moms who are back in shape
1. Aishwarya Rai
After all the criticisms about Ash’s
weight post pregnancy, the Former beauty queen silenced critics with her
slim and radiant look as she posed in traditional Indian wedding dress
for a jewellery advertisement.
2. Jennifer Lopez
J’Lo gained over 50 pounds while she
was pregnant. She thoroughly enjoyed the9-month ride binging on her
favourites, but yes, she was also smart enough to cut them all down
after the birth of her twins. Through the help of a meal plan and
constant exercise, the singer was able to slim down to her original
size.
3. Jessica Simpson
The 32-year-old mama lost 40 pounds
after her pregnancy. Although she gained more than she actually expected
during her pregnancy, major dietary adjustments did bear fruit!
4. Karisma Kapoor
While her younger sister might steal the
lime light effortlessly, Lolo was one of the actresses who ruled
B’wood. She flaunted a near-perfect body with flawless acting skills.
While the world was waiting to watch the star gain a few pounds post
pregnancy, it came as a surprise when she was back in superb shape!
5. Malaika Arora Khan
Last but definitely not the least;
this yummy mummy has been an inspiration for most mothers. She’s a
perfect example of how one must juggle - having babies, maintaining
career and staying fit. Something every woman loves to be!
6. Beyonce Knowles
The 30-year-old dropped a whooping 60
pounds after she gave birth to Blue Ivy Carter. If you’re wondering how
she managed to get there, then yes, sheer willpower and regular workouts
did the trick!
7. Victoria Beckham
Mother of four, this former “Spice
Girls” member shocked the world with her svelte figure even after
pregnancy. The fashionista followed a strict fitness regime which
involved running six times a week and also lived on a high protein diet
to get back in shape.
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