The swords are a very important part of the character which I am playing-Abhishek

This kind of experience, you would expect on the sets of Indiana Jones, The Phantom, Pirates of the Caribbean or even The Mummy... not Goldie Behl’s Drona. But the story goes that strange incidents have been occurring around a set of three titanium swords made in Johannesburg with Sanskrit mantras on them that Abhishek Bachchan uses in the film.

According to both, Behl and Abhishek, weird things would happen whenever the three swords were separated. They first lost one at a remote location in the desert of Namibia. The next day, a man mysteriously returned the sword (each costs Rs 10 lakh) to the hotel where the cast was put up.

Then, while shooting in the Thar desert at a place in Bikaner, the swords were separated again... and lo! thunderclouds gathered and that area received very heavy rainfall for the first time in years. Next day, when the swords were still not brought together, a hailstorm lashed the desert, which was an eerie coincidence, uncommon in that area.

Freak explosions on flatbed rail cars used in the film followed and there were close shaves that could have been major mishaps thrice during a car chase sequence in Prague. All of which prompted Behl to keep the swords together from then on. “In the beginning, we just couldn’t understand what was happening, but now we don’t take any chances,” said the director. “Though magic and fantasy is part of the film we couldn’t relate this with what happened on the sets.” While Abhishek admitted, “It was bizarre... the incidents in Namibia and Prague, and ice falling from sky in the Thar region. The swords are a very important part of the character which I am playing. It’s actually difficult to explain...”

T-Series have published huge ads congratulating Akshay Kumar

Last month we had brought to you straight from the director Nagesh Kukunoor the news that both his forthcoming ventures, AASHAYEIN and 8x10 may release this year itself. While the John Abraham starrer AASHAYEIN already has a probable November release date, it looks as if things are also moving forward with regards to Nagesh’s much awaited venture 8x10.

In a bid to cash in on the big success of SINGH IS KINNG, the makers of 8x10, Percept Picture Company and audio giants, T-Series have published huge ads congratulating Akshay Kumar, who also happens to be the lead hero of their upcoming venture, the Nagesh Kukunoor directed 8x10.

What is interesting to note is that the makers are now referring to the Akshay Kumar-Ayesha Takia starrer as TASVEER, with 8x10 in a smaller text below. There is also a footnote which says ’Coming Soon’, which somewhat confirms Nagesh’s information about the film releasing this year.

SRK in hunt of treasures a la Indiana Jones through mystic lands and jungles

If things go as planned, we might see Shahrukh Khan digging into the past and hunting for treasure in a film inspired from the famous Indiana Jones series from Hollywood.

Acclaimed director Santosh Sivan is set to make a fantasy film on the lines of Indiana Jones. Earlier, in an interview, he mentioned his desire to make an adventure-cum-fantasy film.

In the movie, we will see SRK in hunt of treasures a la Indiana Jones through mystic lands and jungles. According to a source, this film is going to be a big-budget movie with a touch of romance and comedy. Moreover, it might also star John Abraham .

The movie details are not yet out, but Sivan has clearly said about his interest to direct a fantasy film. Locales are yet to be finalized.

This is the second time Shahrukh would team up with Sivan after a long gap of seven years. Previously, they worked together in Asoka . Sources said that Shahrukh will start shooting once he has finished working for other projects.

In the meantime, Sivan’s movie Tahaan is releasing next week which boasts of a bunch of talented actors like Sarika Rahul Bose and newcomer Purab.

Akshay Kumar is first Indian actor as brand ambassador of Levis jeans

Bollywood action star Akshay Kumar is first Indian actor as well as celebrity who have been endorsed as brand ambassador of Levis jeans is of good opinion of his butt in Levis jeans. He told, “Though the company has used various words to describe its new product, what I can say is that my butt looks good in the jeans” at the launch of Levis 501 brand. Any why not, now he has all the right to say whatever he likes after the success of ‘Singh is Kinng.’’

Beyond Luxury Watch launch party get the jolly mood of Salman

Salman was as usual in his style at the Beyond Luxury Watch launch party as brand ambassador for the product in his ripped jeans and bandana posed for the camera persons. Watch the picks below to get the jolly mood of Salman!

Salman was more comfortable talking to Rani than Lara

Salman Khan is not only upset with SRK, there is another actress who he is having cold vibes with - Lara Dutta. He showed his indifference towards Lara Dutta on his show 10 Ka Dum grand finales.

Salman shot the last episode of this season with Rani Mukherjee, Anu Malik, Rakhi Sawant and Lara Dutta.

Salman Khan entertained his other female guests Rani Mukherjee and Rakhi Sawant with his usual bubbly self but ignored Lara altogether.

An insider reveals, “Rani and Lara came together as guests on the show. They were very chirpy with each other but as soon as they walked on the stage to face Salman, the equation changed. It was evident that Salman was more comfortable talking to Rani than Lara. Even his jokes and his one-liners were directed towards her. Lara looked like she was out of place.”

According to sources the rift started when Lara turned down Salman’s Main Aur Mrs Khanna, which later went out to Kareena Kapoor, “Salman and Lara got along really well in Partner. But after that they really haven’t interacted much. Lara was in the running for the lead role of Main Aur Mrs Khanna but she wasn’t too happy with the way she was dropped from the film. That remained a sore point between the two. Moreover, Lara is also part of SRK’s Billoo Barber, and as Sallu detests anyone who has anything to do with SRK as of now could also be a reason,” said the source.

Poor Lara bearing the brunt for being SRK’s friend.

Emraan Hashmi who first popped the idea of visiting the club

While shooting their film in Cape Town, three Bollywood lads decided to have some fun and walked into a strippers’ club.

It happened when Emraan Hashmi , Adhyayan and director Mohit Suri were shooting Raaz 2 in the South African city. Coincidentally, the trio was staying in a hotel that wasn’t more than a stone’s throw away from a popular strip club.

Needless to say it was the irrevocably notorious Emraan Hashmi who first popped the idea of visiting the club, and that too despite the fact that he alone is married among the trio. Mohit Suri has a girlfriend ( Udita Goswami ) and Adhyayan has his ( Kangana Ranaut ).

However, the trio decided to experience a visit to the strip club. So they walked in and savoured the sight of pole dancers and strippers. They also eyed a few women to indulge in some harmless flirtation.

Reports say the lads stayed in the club for not more than half-an-hour, though it could have been more than that.

Adhyayan is quoted as saying that the trip turned out to be so enjoyable that Emraan (who else!) began planning another visit to the club.

As they say: Boyz will always be boyz.

Minissha at the very start of the film that she would have to don a bikini

Titillation is not something one would expect from Minissha Lamba. But the actress is going to provide you exactly that in the action thriller Kidnap .

Though Minissha has previously done some steamy scenes with Arshad Warsi in Anthony Kaun Hai , the actress slips into a two-piece bikini for the first time in Sanjay Gadhvi’s ‘Kidnap’ that stars Sanjay Dutt and Imran Khan in lead roles.

Sanjay Gadhvi , known for making actresses like Esha Deol , Bipasha Basu and even the usually prim-and-propah Aishwarya Rai shed their clothes in films like Dhoom and Dhoom 2 , has now made Minissha do the same.

Gadhvi reportedly told Minissha at the very start of the film that she would have to don a bikini - and that too a white one - for a few sequences in the film.

Minissha, surprisingly, was game for it. Funnily, what proved more difficult than convincing Minissha was to find a good white bikini. But her stylist in the film, Shilpa Bhatia, scoured the market and managed to find a sexy bikini for the actress.

And now that Minissha was finally showing off her skin, she wanted to look her best. The actress slogged away in gym and followed a strict diet to be in good shape.

Minissha’s bikini sequence was shot on the beaches of Mauritius.

Well now we have an extra reason to watch ‘Kidnap’.

There’s no ‘I love you’ situation so far between us-SAYALI BHAGAT

When former Miss India and actress SAYALI BHAGAT and Pakistani cricketer and Delhi Daredevils player SHOAIB MALIK were seen together at a Mumbai hotel, it was bound to make news.

Reports said that the two are in love, that they met at a store launch in Delhi about a year ago, and have kept in touch since then, with Shoaib making “special trips” to India and showering her with attention.

However, when DT contacted her to know more about the Delhi event where it all began, Sayali had this to say - “The truth is that we’re just friends. Right now, we’re not dating, but are thinking about it. It’s too early to say that I’m ‘dating’ him. We’ve been in and out of touch since IPL, we’ve been meeting on and off and that’s how he’s been taking out time to meet me. But it’s not true that he’s been coming to India to meet me.”

So is it an affair, or is it not? “It’s not an affair,” she clarifies. “It’s true that we have gone out on a couple of quiet dinners. But the point is that I don’t yet know him that closely, and it’s too early to say we’re dating. An ‘I like you’ has come, but There’s no ‘I love you’ situation so far between us.”

In fact, she says that Shoaib called her yesterday morning after he came to know of the news. “He asked me about the whole thing. I told him clearly that we’re friends and let’s be honest about it. He told me very categorically to say that we’re only friends. If there’s anything, we’ll let you know. He has his career and I have mine. Above all, both our families shouldn’t be bothered over this,” she says.

Has she visited Pakistan to meet him? “I must’ve met him only eight or 10 times, and I’ve never visited Pakistan. The last time I met him was during IPL, about two-three months ago. We’re fond of each other but it’s too early to talk about it. In fact, after the news came out, the media in Pakistan has been harassing Shoaib,” she fumes. “I’m clear about the whole thing. I don’t want to send the wrong signal by saying it’s official. I like him, I haven’t said I love him. Right now, I really want to focus on my career. Yes, I did meet him last year at a store opening in Delhi, but we hardly spoke at the time. We only started talking when he came to India during IPL,” she says.

Ranbir, Kareena Kapoor is surely out to create outrage and scandal

She is the czarina of Bollywood and he is the Prince Charming of B-town, who just finished romancing not one but three sizzling babes in his last flick ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’. Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, the two most gorgeous lookers in filmdom would have made a dashing couple had they not shared a blood relationship. But looks like that’s not going to stop Bebo from accepting a role opposite her first cousin.

From dating a father of two to now stating that she is open to play lover to her first cousin Ranbir, Kareena Kapoor is surely out to create outrage and scandal.

In a recent interview to a news daily, Miss Size Zero was asked if she would like play a lover on screen to Ranbir Kapoor, she said, “Ranbir is fantastic, he’s a brilliant actor. It’s so in his blood, he’s natural on screen. But I don’t know. Maybe Ranbir and I should do a film. Act as friends, perhaps brother and sister, but as lovers… maybe if the audience wants to see us that way. He’s hot and good looking, the best in the family, and I like interesting and different roles, I like taking risks, I’m ready to experiment. Jab We Met was different from Omkara.”

Sounds gross right? Well, we don’t know about Kareena but we are not looking forward to this unnatural pairing.

Bollywood’s No 1 actress and think of her only as the woman in Saif’s life

I don’t know when last you saw her, but I did on Sunday, from spitting distance in her vanity van at Mehboob Studios. And never mind size zero, Kareena Kapoor is a dreamboat of a woman, all smouldering sexuality, honest emotions and sensuous curves. Besides, of course, being God’s gift to Saif Ali Khan. I hope he knows this, because she is crazy about him. “He’s my best friend,” she told me. “Being lovers is easy, but remaining friends is tough.” That kind of honesty is hard to come by anywhere; in Bollywood - don’t ask! But I did. What was it that she looked for in her man? Was it sex? Companionship? Or did she require a man in her life 24/7 and so moved from one relationship to another? Kareena pouted, “Friendship first, and then love. Saif and I were friends right through Tashan. After that, we became lovers. Jab We Met was before I met Saif. I thought, if he can be my best friend, and be such a wonderful father to his kids, the rest will just follow.” But, given his past, wasn’t it true that while he might be a great lover, he was lousy as a husband? “There’s no such thing as any man being perfect husband material,” she shot back, “the most stable guys make awful husbands. In Saif’s case, I followed my heart and instinct; that always make me happy, especially when I sleep at night. When you follow only your head, you end up frustrated.”

She has, I must admit, the courage of her convictions. How many actresses at the top of their careers have been honest about their relationships to their family, fans, the media? None that I can think of. Did she not fear that sometimes people might tend to forget she is Bollywood’s No 1 actress and think of her only as the woman in Saif’s life? “By being honest and coming clean, I can hold my head high,” Kareena replied. Not a trace of irritation at the bluntness of my questions. I pushed further. If he was unwilling to commit to marriage, would she care to have a child out of wedlock with Saif ? A love child? “No,” she said firmly, “I’m open about my relationship, but traditional in my values. Saif thinks I’m the most conservative and traditional woman he has known. I tell him, if you have a problem with that, then go be with someone else!” Was there any other man who turned her on more? “Apart from Saif, nobody else... But Leo (di Caprio), oh God, he’s unnaturally good looking, he’s hot and also intelligent. I’d enjoy his company,” she said brightly. Enough to if the opportunity came up, have a fling with him? “I’m traditional,” she reminded me, “I won’t have a fling.”

But this is not all about Saif only, and the love life between Kareena and him, we talked films as well. She’s got a fascinating fistful at the moment. There’s Kambakth Ishq with Akshay, Idiot with Aamir, Mr Aur Mrs Khanna with Salman, Golmal Returns with Ajay, and she’s doing Karan Johar’s next film (“It’s untitled and it’s based on terrorism,” she revealed) with Saif. “I’ve chosen the right roles in all of them,” she said with a look of smug satisfaction. Who was her favourite costar? Kareena hummed and hawed a bit, then came up with, “Akshay, it’s so strange, I’ve done more films with him than Saif. Akshay and I look nice together, I share a comfort level with him, an emotional bond. But I’ve always wanted to do a film with Aamir. And one with Shah Rukh Khan. I’ve not done a love story with Shah Rukh. I was in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham with him, but opposite Hrithik.” She being the Queen of Bollywood, did her heroes treat her as being on par, or... ? “Bollywood is male dominated,” she admitted, “but they are a little partial towards me. All of them have worked with my sister. And from way back then, they have treated me like a kid.” Did she, as a kid, have fantasies about any of these male hunks who were her sister’s co-stars, I asked. “All of them,” Kareena replied without batting an eye.

Talking of male hunks, would she do a film with her cousin Ranbir Kapoor, play his lover on screen? The eyebrows shot up, she laughed without embarrassment, “I don’t think so, and it would be my loss, because Ranbir is fantastic, he’s a brilliant actor. It’s so in his blood, he’s natural on screen. But I don’t know. Maybe Ranbir and I should do a film. Act as friends, perhaps brother and sister, but as lovers... maybe if the audience wants to see us that way. He’s hot and good looking, the best in the family, and I like interesting and different roles, I like taking risks, I’m ready to experiment. Jab We Met was different from Omkara. But I’m hopeful some director will write a film for me. I’d like to do a film like Erin Brockovich. Or be like Meryl Streep in
Devil Wears Prada. I hope, at that age, I too have that fire in me that she has.” That the fire is raging in her at 28, there is no doubt. She’s at the top of her career, she’s getting a film a day, she believes 24 hours is not enough even if she is facing the camera till 2 am, she’s been open and honest about her relationship and still maintained her popularity, films are her life - “I live, eat, breathe, drink films, often Saif and I slip into suburban multiplexes to enjoy films over a carton of popcorn.” Popcorn, I asked. “Yes, I love to eat, I have never been overweight, I’m fit and healthy, always slim. I don’t know what is it about size zero!”

Amitabh Bachchan’s mixing work with pleasure on the ongoing Unforgettable Tour

• We’re guessing Rani Mukherjee isn’t the busiest actress on the block these days. Post Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, she has had plenty of time for leisure on her hands, and has been utilising it well too. The actress’s most recent appearance was at a book launch. Check her out in a lovely white Indian outfit.

• Amitabh Bachchan’s mixing work with pleasure on the ongoing Unforgettable Tour. During the San Francisco leg of his US tour, a chef instantly recognised him and whipped him his favourite Indian meal, Bhindi Masala. We wonder if the guy in question has inspired a sequel to Cheeni Kum!

• Farhan Akhtar’s going around promoting his acting debut Rock On, and papa Javed has jumped on the bandwagon. Watch what Javed has to say about his son’s transition from Farhan Akhtar to Farhan Actor!

• Tusshar Kapoor and Raima Sen (who aren’t an item) reached the capital for the promotion of CKkompany. The two take on the roles of ZoOm reporters for the event. Did we catch them getting a little flirtatious with each other?

• Shiney Ahuja’s ‘Preity’ keen on clearing his image. First he went about dispelling rumours of a tiff with Esha Deol, his Hijack co-star. Now, he’s raving about his rapport with Preity Zinta. Shiney and Preity, who will be seen in a film together, apparently had trouble getting along on the sets. Or so we thought.

DRONA also has certain sequences choreographed by London based sword master Richard Ryan

DRONA is truly a project of an international scale. And this has been pretty much apparent through the sleek promos that have been unleashed over the fortnight gone by. While the special effects are indeed looking slick for this extravagant movie that brings together Abhishek Bachchan and Goldie Behl again after BAS ITNA SA KHWAB HAI, its action is also touted to be belonging to an altogether different style.

That’s because apart from top action director Shyam Kaushak choreographing some breathtaking sequences for the film, the film also sees the arrival of award-winning action coordinator Tom Delmar, who has worked on Guy Ritchie’s much acclaimed SNATCH. One of the highlights in the film has been a high-speed car chase which Delmar executed in Prague.

Not just that, DRONA also has certain sequences choreographed by London based sword master Richard Ryan (who trained Brad Pitt and Eric Bana for TROY). He trained Abhishek Bachchan and Kay Kay Menon in sword fighting for which the weapons were custom-made in Johannesburg. As a result, DRONA sees the climax boasting of a brilliantly choreographed fight sequence between the two actors.

In addition, closer home, sword-based martial arts like ’Kalaripayat’ and ’Chhau’ are also featured in the film along with the much Sikh martial arts Gatka which has Priyanka Chopra seriously turning into an action woman. For getting the body language and mannerisms just right for this part, Sikh martial arts trainers specializing in ’gatka’ were also flown down from Jalandhar.

As per the makers, DRONA is rooted in the vibrant tapestry of Indian mythology. It is the compelling modern tale of one man’s spectacular voyage through the labyrinths of mystic myths and legendary legacies. Of a journey that will force him to face his fears and make him the hero he was born to become.

Also starring Jaya Bachchan, the film is all set for a 2nd October release.

Sagarika will be paired opposite serial-kisser Emraan Hashmi

Among the whole bunch of girls who acted in Chak De India alongside SRK, probably the one who managed to draw maximum eyeballs was Sagarika Ghatge. Sagarika, who played the gutsy character of Preeti Sabarwal, also emerged as the highest goal-scorer in the film.

Now it seems Sagarika has managed to strike a goal in her real life too. The actress has been signed by Percept Picture Company for their film Raftaar (working title). The film is directed by noted ad film maker Shamin Desai.

Sagarika will be paired opposite serial-kisser Emraan Hashmi in the film. What is interesting is the fact that the role which Sagarika has been signed for was to be originally played by Esha Deol.

We got in touch with Sarita Patil, Head of feature films at Percept Picture Company, to get some more info on this story. “Yes we have signed Sagarika for Raftaar. She has replaced Esha Deol as we couldn’t agree on the price.

After things didn’t work out with Esha, we had a couple of options in mind and our director Shamin had seen Sagarika’s work in Chak De India and felt she would fit the part. Sagarika’s is a full- fledged lead role opposite Emraan Hashmi.”

The film also stars Neha Dhupia and Aditya Panscholi in prominent roles. Shooting for the film is currently underway in Kuala Lumpur and the film is expected to release sometime early next year (2009).

Sameera Reddy best moods at the party of Gitanjlai jewelers

Sameera Reddy was looking gorgeous in cream and gold lengha at an event organized by Gitanjali jewelry for which she is a brand ambassador. See her in best moods at the party of Gitanjlai jewelers.

This trend is very much in abroad and here in India

Hats off to Preity Zinta, Kareena Kapoor and Sophie Choudry. Ditto to Dino Morea, Kelly Dorji, Sabyasachi, Narendra Kumar, Dino Morea, Kelly Dorji and Marc Robinson. Unlike pop icon Justin Timberlake and film hottie Ashton Kutcher who are fighting over which of them discovered the trucker cap first in Hollywood, our B-town celebs have gone on to promote the Fedora hat as a fashion apparel.

In black, white, beige and grey, hats are making style statements over the place. Harrison Ford might have brought them back into vogue, but Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan was spotted looking hotter than ‘Indiana Jones’ in a hat at a do lately; while Hrithik Roshan wore one with aplomb, too, in the Krazzy 4 song. Current heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, also, changed a few in the title track of his film. Internationally, Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Colin Ferrell, and even actresses like Lindsay Lohan, Ashley Simpson, Kate Hudson and Britney Spears, are known to favour hats as well.

“This trend is very much in abroad and here in India, it’s picking up. In the US, I’ve seen people wearing hats while clubbing. Even the mannequins in stores have them. I wear the hat as a fashion accessory but many men wear them to hide their balding heads,” laughed choreographer Marc Robinson who has quite a collection.

However, just because it’s a trend not every one should attempt to wear hats, said designer Arjun Khanna. “I feel it doesn’t suit Indian men though it does look good on women,” he added. But stylist Nisha Sagar warned women to first check if they can carry off hats stylishly before wearing them. “If you have Indian features and an Indian figure, it may not look good on you. You need to have that slight Western, international look to carry off this stylish accessory. It’s your style from within that will make the hat more stylish or else, it might be a complete faux pas,” she said.

Meanwhile, anybody wearing the Fedora and wanting to know what to team it with should heed Arjun Khanna. He said, “Justin Timberlake wears them on trendy trousers with a jacket to go along. It also looks good on jeans.”

People didn’t like the fact that we have maintained some authenticity,” said Ekta

The generally reticent Ekta Kapoor came out of her shell recently. Why won’t she, after all her latest pet project, Kahaani Hamare Mahabharat Ki, was being defamed. Right from snide comments on the characters in the epic, to their costumes, everything was being slandered. The latest hearsay was that the recently launched show will soon go off-air. Now, Ekta isn’t the one to take things lying down and she decided to clear the air of some ‘baseless’ rumors.

On the elaborate set of Kahaani Hamare Mahabharat Ki, Ekta spoke in her quintessential style. “The sets are all right. To see them actually destroyed, my friends will have to wait. As for cape used in the show, I can show you five mythological serials where capes have been used. Now, talking about the dhoti, since when did it become a Roman attire? I am quite shocked at that comment. Another major criticism was to do with the warriors having six packs. Now, if you read any old books, you will know that people of those times were all above six feet. Perhaps People didn’t like the fact that we have maintained some authenticity,” said Ekta.

Finally, she also commented on the design of her set. She revealed, “Four historians worked on the set with the art director. There is not one thing that has been used, that wasn’t used in 3000 BC. All I said was when I enter the set, I should feel like I am in 3000 BC. That’s what my art director has done.” Looks like, nothing will get this ambitious lady down, especially not her ‘well-wishers’!

Animation fight scenes between Ajay Devgan and the cartoon characters

Post U, Me Aur Hum, Ajay Devgan will be seen in a very different role with Kajol in a 3D animation film called Toonpur Ka Superhero. Ajay Devgan enters the world of different toons with his wife Kajol. He and Kajol are the real character and while all other all cartoons.

Says a source, "Toonpur Ka Superhero is a cute, endearing animation film with Ajay Devgan and Kajol caught up in the war of the toons! A loving father and family man who is a reel life hero who accidentally lands in the world of cartoons, he becomes a real life hero when he lands up in the world of toons. He meets different cartoon characters as Guppy, Pandu, Lappy and the evil Jaagarro. Kajol’s character is called as Loveena. The film is budgeted at 40-50 crores because of the animation effects. There are some Animation fight scenes between Ajay and the cartoon characters. Ajay is playing a superhero and he will help all the cartoon characters from Toonpur."

The film is directed by Kireet Khurana and animation is 60-70%. The last schedule of the film will end by September and it’s not yet fixed but the film is slated to release by the end of the year.

We have learnt that SRK and Anubhav Sinha are working on a similar concept.

The award reminded me of my journey through the years-Rajesh Khanna

Yesteryear superstar Rajesh Khanna better known as Kaka has seen the golden era in the seventies and now has about eight films in his kitty. He is ready to set ablaze the silver screen with his seventies heroine Zeenat Aman.

Last year, he was bestowed upon with the Dadasaheb Phalke lifetime achievement award. It has hardly been a year. And no surprises for guessing that this year the Marathi Films Association has also decided to bestow upon the Life Time Achievement Award on Rajesh Khanna.

This award will be given to him on the 28th of August at the Dinanath Mangeshkar award function. Surprisingly the Hindi and Marathi filmdom did not differ on their choice. They have both zeroed in on Rajesh Khanna as far as the life time achievement Award is concerned.

Ask him how he has been and he says, "I am enjoying life even today. At this juncture, I am doing well and have enough money to support myself. God bless me. He too has been very kind with me. I have eight films in my kitty and am quite busy."

Kaka further adds, "Earlier the Dadasaheb Phalke Award had turned me nostalgic. The award reminded me of my journey through the years. It has a special significance as this award has also been conferred upon B R Chopra, the legendary filmmaker, who once gave me a chance to enter films. I cherish the memories of that song Ittefaq produced by B.R. Chopra and directed by Yash Chopra. The journey into the film industry is undoubtedly an unforgettable experience, but I don’t consider success as the destination.

On being chosen for the Lifetime achievement Award by the Marathi Film Fraternity, he says, "I feel privileged to be bestowed upon the lifetime Achievement Award from the Marathi film fraternity. It makes me feel so touched that they thought of conferring this award on me. I have no words to express my gratitude."

We took the opportunity of asking about his most liked heroine? "Women are beautiful. They still fascinate me. Life should be enjoyed every moment. Women are meant to be befriended. But I can’t say Sharmila Tagore or Zeenat Aman were my favourite heroines. I shared a good relationship with all the leading ladies. Do you know most of my female fans left lipstick marks on my car? Such memories cannot be washed away," he refreshes his memories.

Nawab Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore have grown too fond of Bebo

Kareena unlike Saif Ali Khan’s previous girlfriend Rosa Catalano has become the integral part of the Nawab Khandaan, so much that the entire khandaan thinks its impossible to have their annual get-together without Kareena.

Both Nawab Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore have grown too fond of Bebo after meeting her several times. They very much approve of Saif’s choice. So everyone in the Nawab Khandaan is looking forward for their annual get together in the month of December where everyone from Pataudi’s immediate and extended family gets together from all corners of the world and spends time at their palace.

Expressive Tabu, One Woman, different moods!

Tabu is no doubt a fascinating actress who has a range of beautiful expressions that justify her amazing personality. Here are some of the cutest and hottest expressions of the curvy Tabu.

Tabu in saree can sweep you off your feet

Very few can look desirable and delicious in saree, and one of the rare beauties who can look really hot in a saree is actress Tabu. Check Tabu looking every bit gorgeous and spell bounding hot in the saree. Simply irresistble and amazingly talented.

Tabu means : Talented, Amazing, Bootilicious , Unbeatable

Hot Tabu pictures, why mature Tabu is beautiful and hotter than ever!

The voluptuous Tabu aged 37 years old is looking sparklingly beautiful and addictive as old wine. Easily, my favorite actress Tabu who looks lazy and laid back transforms into a veritable performance on the screen. Tabu has won national awards for Maachis and Chandni Bar, which incidentally is Tabu's career best performance.

Tabu has won critics awards for the best actress like Cheeni Kum, Astitiva and Viraasat. If three top performances of Tabu can be rated, they could be Chandni Bar in the first place, followed by Maqbool and Cheeni Kum. A versatile actress and a hot one at that, Tabu is the female version of Aamir Khan. You can trust Tabu to give a flawless performance whenever she features in a movie. Tabu also shows that she can be effective in comedy as was evident from her roles in movies like Biwi No.1, Viraasat and Hera Pheri.

Tabu does not exercise day in and day out like Shilpa Shetty. But still the mature but ravishing ripe Tabu is one of the most fantasized actress because of her natural curves and voluptuousness. Tabu's hot cleavage revealing pictures and cute navel can send you in a fantasy trip of your own. The voluptuous Tabu has everything in abundance, and that does not include just her talent.