Shriya dazzles all

Shriya Saran looked every inch a diva as she walked the red carpet in Toronto.

   

Shriya who is just shy of 30 wore a stunning pink Manish Malhotra lehenga. A red bindi completed her look.

   

Shriya Saran strikes a pose for shutterbugs.

   

Shriya Saran with her co stars Satya Bhabha and Siddharth

   

We also spotted Seema Biswas on the red carpet.

   

Shahana Goswami wore a brilliant red saree, with a low back blouse for the event.

   

Anita Majumdar wore an emerald green saree for the event.

   

Skin-tillating divas

Nargis Fakhri
The Rockstar girl’s pristine beauty caught everyone’s attention in the film. Nargis, reportedly, keeps make-up off-screen to a bare minimal and doesn’t indulge in a whole list of beauty products.

   

Karisma Kapoor
The 90s style icon has always been known for her gorgeous clear skin and fit, petite frame. Back with a bang on the big screen, the mother of two is still glowing and looks like she's in her 20s.

    

Malaika Arora Khan
One of the most stylish celebs in Bollywood, Malaika is also extremely health and body conscious. And we have to say her discipline certainly shows through her fit, curvy figure and stunning face.

   

Madhuri Dixit
This Bollywood legend has been always considered a timeless beauty. And it’s certainly true, for even at forty plus, Madhuri exuberates sheer radiance.

   

Bipasha Basu
Our original fitness lover of Bollywood, Bipasha has always professed her loyalty towards maintaining a healthy diet and work-out regime. The dusky bombshell also has beautiful beaming skin.

    

Diya Mirza
The former beauty queen looks like a perfect Disney princess. She’s been blessed with a striking face but reportedly works out very hard at the gym to keep fit and look beautiful.

   

Kareena’s ‘Mahi’ avatar

The spotlight followed her, the camera loved her and the paparazzi couldn’t get enough of her. Kareena Kapoor essays the role of a superstar actress called Mahi Arora in her latest film ‘Heroine’

  

Despite all the fame and fortune, Mahi’s inner world was a direct contrast with her outer world

  

Mahi’s only source of happiness was love. Her insane, pervasive, consuming love for a certain reigning superstar who hadn’t quite committed to her

  

While all her contemporaries were busy strategizing career moves, endorsements and even marriages, Mahi gave little focus or attention to her career

  

Mahi was only focused and dedicated in pursuing the one she loved and in doing so, her career makes a spiraling descent

  

Could Mahi retain her position as the no. 1 heroine? Will she ever find true love? Will she lose everything she cared for? These questions will only be answered on September 21, 2012 when ‘Heroine’ releases in screens across India

  

‘Heroine’ stars Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Randeep Hooda and Shahana Goswami

   

‘I got emotional and began crying’: Ileana D'cruz

Ileana’s emotional audition for 'Barfi!'

Barfi! star, Ileana D'cruz talks about breaking down during her audition in the film
Much has been written about Ileana D'cruz's Bollywood debut 'Barfi!' but few know much about the girl who will romance Bollywood's poster boy Ranbir Kapoor in her very first film. If you've seen the trailer, her Bengali bride avatar would've caught your fancy or left you a bit curious at best. Ileana may be plunging into Hindi films now but this Mumbai girl has already achieved celeb status in Telegu films and has even endorsed several big brands in TV commercials. In a candid chat with Yahoo! India, she tells us about her journey into Bollywood and what was her plan B, incase her film career didn't take off.
Firstly, why did you consider moving to Bollywood and how did it happen?
The 'why' is only because a film like 'Barfi!' came along. If it wasn't for a film like it, it wouldn't have been Bollywood. The 'how' is very simple. I had read about the film a long time back but there was no clarity on who was playing the lead role opposite Ranbir (Kapoor). So when I heard that Anurag (Basu) wanted to meet me, I was very curious. We have a very nice conversation where he took out a little handicam to record me talking. Through our 30-45 minute chat, he transported me back to my childhood days and at the end of, I got very emotional and began crying. Feeling a bit embarrassed, I told him that I didn't mean to cry. The only thing he said was, "I've found my Shruti (Ileana's character in 'Barfi!') and you're onboard." Ranbir had seen the video that Anurag had shot and he told me, "When I saw you sitting on that little beanbag, with no makeup and your hair tied up and I just saw you talking and I started crying." I was asked to recollect the most emotional period of my life and I did.
Being a Mumbai girl why didn't you opt for the Hindi film industry earlier instead of beginning your career with Telegu films?
I was living in Bombay for some years and then I shifted to Goa for a few years. I did some commercials at that time, one of which was for 'Fair and Lovely' but I had no plans to do films. That is when I got my first film role in 'Devdas' which was shot in the US and I was very young then so I just jumped at the offer. It was no holiday and was too tiring and we worked in extreme weather conditions. So then I realised that it's my first job and I am doing well at it and it pays well too. My plan B was to get into fashion designing and singing was something that I always loved but this was a more practical option.
What was the brief for your character and how did you translate it in your own way?
I had asked Anurag in detail about my character. What does she look like, since she is based in a different period, how she would react to a situation and so on. The thing with Anurag is that he doesn't give you a very specific brief about the character but he allows you to ask questions from time to time. I had an idea about the character but how the character responds or feels was something  that we had to explore and work on. We discussed this over time. She was a person who is very reserved and guarded but after Barfi (Ranbir Kapoor's character in the film) comes into her life, she lets herself go for the first time. There is a portion of her life where she gets married and how she changes post that also sees a different side of her. At several points during the course of making the film, I was unsure about why Anurag wanted me for the film and I asked him that as well. His response was always that, "I just felt that you were the Shruti that I was looking for."
Did you relate to Shruti in any way? How was she different from you as a person?
I couldn't take anything from my own life and put it into Shruti's character. She is a Bengali girl, based in a different period and has very deep-rooted Indian sensibilities. I am a very straight-forward and blunt person. She is more diplomatic and calculative about everything she says and does. So I had to think and prepare a lot before I went ahead and did a scene. Shruti also made me realize that the love people experienced and shared in that era was so pure and innocent. It's very transparent at the time. Today, life is so complicated.
What was the biggest challenge in essaying your character in the film?
For me, understanding Shruti was the biggest challenge. She is such a protected girl, who has to go through a very difficult situation in her life as the film progresses. Also understanding the era was important as that dictates the sensibilities completely. We didn't do any workshops to understand the character and the mood and the character was crafted just through the conversations Anurag and I had.

Revealed: Yash Chopra's new film title

Starring Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma, the film has also brought together the award winning pair of A. R. Rahman and Gulzar, who orchestrated by Yash Chopra, have created some wonderful and poetic music for this romantic film.

                                 

Shah Rukh had been recently shooting in Ladakh for the forthcoming film which is scheduled to release in Nov.

   

Asked whether his visit would give a fillip to Kashmir as a Bollywood destination in future, SRK said: "I am not such a big person that others would follow me, but I have shot films in Switzerland, Mauritius, London and other places and the beauty of Kashmir is definitely unmatched by any other place. Inshallah, other filmmakers will come here to shoot their films in future."

   

The Shahrukh-Katrina-Anushka starrer film had generated enough curiosity even without its title.

   

“Yashji likes to keep things under wraps, so he isn’t revealing the title to anyone, not even his actors. Whenever anyone asks, he just smiles and says, ‘We will all know soon.’ All official communication regarding the film refers to it as ‘a new production’,” a source had said.

   

When contacted, the film’s spokesperson says, “Yashji has come up with the final title, but he isn’t revealing it to anyone.” Rumours were rife that Chopra would reveal the name of the film on his 80th birthday on September 27.

                 

Apparently, even SRK and Aditya Chopra had been trying to think of a name. SRK had said, ‘We want a title to mean something that can’t be destroyed — like love and belief. Yashji has something in mind. For now, it’s important to know that it’s my film and it’s coming out on Diwali. Naam mein kya rakha hai?.”

   

This movie will also team up the award-winning duo: music maestro A. R. Rahman and the poet and lyricist, Gulzar who would compose the songs of the film. The film is scheduled for a Diwali 2012 release, the festive time when Yash Chopra movies over the years have lit up homes worldwide. Let’s hope this one helps SRK revive his career

   

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Bipasha Basu's Fitness Secrets

“I want to live fit and healthy for 100 years.” Bipasha Basu, one of the fittest female actors in Bollywood, has always stressed on the importance of having a fit body.

Fitness has always played a vital role in her life and she owes a major portion of her success to her toned and glamorous physique. She has not only made women envious of her but has also inspired them to get into shape. Her love for fitness even saw her releasing a DVD titled ‘Bipasha Basu: Love Yourself’, which was highly appreciated by everyone. Its resounding success has inspired Bipasha so much that she has decided to release a second fitness DVD for her fans and fitness enthusiasts.

Following are Bipasha Basu’s fitness mantras that you can incorporate in your lifestyle:

Discipline

Discipline is crucial when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle. Without discipline, you cannot set up a fitness regime. Having a disciplined approach in life helps you to work towards your goals with focus and determination.
Bipasha Basu is extremely disciplined when it comes to following her fitness regime. “I combine a lot of other modern techniques to devise a regime for myself. I also plan a routine for my friends. For a perfect body, it is important to have discipline and regular exercise.”

Hard Work

Success never comes without hard work. In order to flaunt that perfect body, you must follow fitness regimes religiously. Restricting yourself to a certain diet can also prove to be an uphill task and requires great deal of hard work.
Bipasha, too, doesn’t believe in shortcuts and has worked very hard to achieve that enviable figure. “I worked hard to carve a bikini figure. I toiled hard in the gym and went on a high protein diet; I kept away from salt and had to curb my sweet tooth. I avoided junk food too.”

Importance of Working Out

There is no other way to fitness than working out. Going on crash diets or slimming pills can never bring you satisfactory, long term effects. You need to have a proper workout plan to get that perfect shape. Regular exercise can and will show you wonders in the long run.
Follow Bipasha Basu when it comes to following a fitness routine. “I’m a fitness enthusiast and it takes a lot of discipline and special care to get a fit body. It is important that you exercise everyday to stay fit. The main emphasis should be on working out the abs and lower limbs,"

Water

Whether it’s the doctor or your grandma, the importance of water has always been stressed on. Water can be magical when it comes to keeping various health ailments at bay. Not only does it flush out harmful toxins from the body but it also keeps your skin glowing. Drink a lot of water every day if you want to cleanse your system and feel healthy from within.
According to Bipasha, “even if you don’t feel thirsty, keep yourself well- hydrated by having lots of water. I drink around eight glasses of water every day”.

Eat Right

All that sweating out in the gym would be rendered useless if you aren’t eating right. The food you eat is as crucial as your everyday workout in the gym. Everything you eat has a direct effect on your body which is why you must be very careful about following a strict diet.
Bipasha eats everything except red meat and rice. “Lots of greens, chicken, dal, roti and vegetables form a part of my daily diet. For beautiful skin, I recommend fish, barley, nuts, seeds, sprouts, yogurt, fruits and vegetables—especially the leafy, green variety. Fish and nuts are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids that help with glowing skin.”

No premiere for 'Student of the Year'

Filmmaker Karan Johar reveals that he wanted to hold a grand premiere for "Student of The Year" but promotional commitments prevent him from doing so.

   

Student of The Year" marks the debut of Varun Dhawan, director David Dhawan's son; model Siddharth Malhotra and Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan's daugher Alia.

   

"I would like to present them, I wish we had the schedule and time. I wanted to hold a grand premiere and officially introduce them (the new actors) to the movie industry. But our marketing plans are so extensive, city visits, international travel," the 40-year-old said in an interview.

  

Karan further says a premiere needs a lot of time and dedication.

   

"If we have to keep a premiere we need to give it a lot of time, in terms of we need to give a lot of respect to the while calling the industry, seat them well, make sure the event is nice. So we may not get the time. I never kept a premiere after 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' but I wanted to for this film," he said.

                                             

Meanwhile, Karan is all praise for Rishi Kapoor's versatility who plays a college dean in 'SOTY'."I think everybody knows how what a genius actor Rishi Kapoor is and every time there is a solid part, it's always great to have him," Karan said.

                        

He worked with us in 'Agneepath' where he played villain Rauf Lala and here he plays Dean Yogendra Vashishth, both are diametrically different parts but he can pull off any part," he added.

   

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