Sunday, June 10, 2012

'Dhoom 3' shooting begins


The filming of "Dhoom: 3" begins Friday and actor Uday Chopra is excited about the project.

"Today (Friday) 'Dhoom 3' officially begins with a pooja at YRF (Yash Raj Films)... for me, it begins with a killer leg workout. Guess that's my pooja," Uday tweeted.

Produced by his elder brother Aditya, the film is written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, who had also scripted "Dhoom" and "Dhoom 2".

Aamir Khan will play anti-hero in the film, which also stars Katrina Kaif along with Abhishek Bachchan and Uday.

Friday, June 8, 2012

Sunny Leone’s lingerie for auction…… How many takers out there?


To auction the wardrobe and lingerie worn by the cast of a film is a common one in Hollywood, but this is for the first time in Bollywood that the clothes worn by the stars will be auctioned for charity!! Talking about Pooja Bhatt’s forthcoming ‘Jism 2’, one can easily guess about the prices they will fetch given the fact that the items will also include the lingerie worn by Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone.
The official Twitter page of Jism 2 posted a hot pic of Leone with the update which read: “Sunny Leone’s lingerie along with other clothes of her and other actors up for auction for charity… any takers?” Any? We guess many!
As a response, a fan wrote: “this is a great way of promoting de movie as well as doing charity! U marketing guys truly rock, I’m learing a lot frm U.”
The official Jism 2 page also added: “Sneak peek of the garments to be auctioned online for charity. Disrobing never got more noble”!
Well, for those who want to have a look at what the auction has to offer, we give you the pic posted on the official twitter page of ‘Jism 2’!!

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Missing B-town starlet Laila Khan linked with Lashkar-e-Taiba


Along with two family members and friend, she gathered maps, photographs for Lashkar-e-Taiba, which was planning a terror attack in Mumbai

It has come to light that Laila Khan — the Bollywood starlet who has been missing since last year — recced Mumbai in 2011 along with her stepfather, sister and a family friend, and provided maps and photographs from the trip to the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lakhkar-e-Taiba (LeT), which was then planning a terror attack in the city.

The Wafaa actress’s Mitsubishi Outlander was allegedly used to ferry explosives for a bomb blast at the Delhi High Court in September 2011. Laila was accompanied by her sister Azmina Patel, her stepfather Asif Sheikh and her family friend Parvez Iqbal Tak, who allegedly had links with LeT militants.

After supplying the LeT with information on the city of Mumbai, the four received orders from the terror outfit to go to Delhi, to carry out the blast. They then left the city in three separate cars — a Mitsubishi Outlander, a Mahindra Scorpio and a Daewoo Cielo.

They reunited at Laila’s farmhouse in Igatpuri. At Igatpuri, the four met members of the LeT — Dr Wasim, Major Yasin and Major Gulam. After concluding the meeting, they set fire to the bungalow, to destroy documents and all other evidence.

According to sources from the Intelligence Bureau, the four split up at Igatpuri — Tak and Sheikh went on to Delhi in the Mitsubishi Outlander, where they carried out the blast.

They took the vehicle on to Kishtwar in Jammu & Kashmir. The Outlander, with the registration number MH02 AY 7867 was registered under Laila’s name.

Tak was later ordered by the LeT to take the same vehicle back to Mumbai for his next operation — a blast in Mumbai. However, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) tipped off the J&K police that a car carrying explosives was on its way to launch a terror attack in Mumbai.

Based on this tip off, this car was then traced to a garage in Kishtwar, which Tak had rented for Rs 800 a month.


Terror link
Three years ago, Laila had married Munir Khan, a member of the Bangladeshi terror outfit HUJI. It is suspected that it was through him that she came in contact with the LeT. Director Rakesh Sawant, who was working on a project with Laila about three years ago, has also revealed that she would often receive mysterious visitors.

“When I went to Laila’s house for a meeting three years ago regarding my film, I saw a Kashmiri sitting with weapons in her bedroom. I had even gone to Igatpuri to talk to her about my film, where I saw a similar gathering. When I asked Laila about them, she said they were her relatives, ” said Rakesh.

On the run?
Shaikh, who unsuccessfully contested the 2008 Assembly Elections, is absconding at present, but the police have detained his close friend Shakir Hussain for questioning.

The DIG for J&K (Doda-Ramban Range) Gareeb Dass, said, “Laila, along with her sister, and two others had done a recce in Mumbai. As soon as we got the input from the IB, we located the car, which was supposed to carry explosives to Mumbai.

Further investigation is on.” “It is possible that Laila, along with her family might have been killed by the LeT men, as they were carrying crores of money with them, ” added Dass.  Who is Laila Khan?
Bollywood starlet Laila Khan went missing along with her family from their Mumbai residence. Her mysterious disappearance left the police puzzled as they were left clueless about Laila’s whereabouts.

Laila Khan aka Sara had debuted opposite Rajesh Khanna in film Wafaa in 2008. A promising film career beckoned her. However, in January, 2011 she seemed to fall off the map along with her mother and three siblings.

Rakhi Sawant’s director brother Rakesh had launched Laila in Wafaa. During a visit to J&K he was informed about Laila’s sudden disappearance by some locals. Rakesh sensed something fishy and reported the matter at the Oshiwara police station.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

I've nothing against pornography but I don't I want to be a porn star

Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee, who has kept her distance from typical Bollywood potboilers, skin show and the glamourous look, feels the Hindi film industry is not adapting the right elements of western filmmaking.

Several actors like Deepika Padukone, Bipasha Basu and Paoli Dam have recently dared to bare in their movies.

Asked if she is comfortable with the idea of exposing on screen, Tannishtha told: "I have nothing against pornography. Personally, I don't think I want to be a porn star."

"But anywhere in a literate world in a cultured society, that is an alternative culture existing. Unfortunately, we are embracing the trash of the west and that's very sad."

She says ignoring skin show is not the solution.

"I am not saying that pornography does not need to exist. It has its own space, but I think you should make serious stuff for the mainstream," she added. However, she is very happy in her own space with projects like British film "Brick Lane" and Indian films "Road, Movie" and her next, Mangesh Hadawale's "Dekh Indian Circus".

She is glad that alternate cinema is now being appreciated by the country's audience.

"I am very happy here. I think more interesting stuff is happening in this space and in the last two years, we need to question what is commercial because a lot of what we call 'other kind of cinema' is embraced and appreciated by our younger audiences," Tannishtha said.

"Big examples are 'Paan Singh Tomar' and 'Vicky Donor' -- none of them is in the cliched Bollywood space. But people loved them despite the fact that there were no big promotions," she added.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Sex, Sunny and Sri Lanka


Pooja Bhatt talks about her film 'Jism 2' shoot update, Sunny Leone and all the sex talk on the sets

Pooja Bhatt talks about her 'Jism 2'shoot update from Sri Lanka, Sunny Leone and all the sex talk on the sets Ever since Pooja Bhatt decided to come out with the sequel of Jism, there has been a lot of buzz about the film and its cast. The latest news we hear is that the film is being preponed by a week.

Speaking exclusively to us from Sri Lanka, Pooja Bhatt confirms the news while adding, “The release date of the film was August 3, but after seeing the film’s rushes, my distributors want me to bring out the film in advance. In fact, my music company is also very gung-ho about the tracks. However, I’m prepared. ”

Sunny days

Just six days away from wrapping her shoot, Pooja is quite satisfied with the way the film has progressed so far.

About rumours that adult star Sunny was actually quite shy while filming some of the intimate scenes, Pooja clarifies, “Why can’t an actor in reality be different from the person he/she portrays on screen?

There is a certain difference between having sex and making love. The role that Sunny is playing is very complicated, which even a seasoned actress would think twice before taking up.”

Pooja also claims that Sunny’s language skills have improved over time. Pooja points out, “When we went to her with the film, we knew the kind of limitations she would come with. Today her Hindi has improved a lot from where she began.”

Daddy dearest

Pappa’s girl Pooja has also had to counter with the pressure of the constant presence of her father Mahesh Bhatt on the sets.

Pooja however laughs and says, “He is always present for all our films. He loves the energy and is very inspiring. What is there to get intimidated about? In fact I want to surround myself with people from whom I can learn.”All in all, Pooja’s quite a content lady. Particularly because, apart from Sunny, she also has plans around her hotties Randeep Hooda and Arunoday Singh.

The director quips, “I’m a lady and how can I forget the rest of the ladies of our country? In our country we don’t present men beautifully but that would not be the case in our film.”

Monday, June 4, 2012

Early release for Sunny Leone starrer 'Jism 2'


It seems that the makers of "Jism 2" are excited to show the film, which stars Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone and Randeep Hooda, to the viewers. The film's release date has now been brought forward to July 27 from Aug 3

"BREAKING NEWS - JISM2 to release one week ahead of schedule. We will now release on July 27, 2012. Your Monsoon just got even more wet & wild! (sic)," said a message on the official Twitter page of the movie.

Director Pooja Bhatt had previously revealed that the film will come out Aug 3. "Jism 2", a sequel to 2003 film "Jism", will see Sunny as seductress Izna. The love triangle also features Arunoday Singh. The movie has grabbed headline since its inception and recently it has been announced that the wardrobe of the cast will go for a charity.

"To those asking, the promos of #Jism2 will be on air by end of June, 2012. Also All our actors clothes and underwear to be auctioned for charity! Watch this space closer to release," the official page stated.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Sophie Choudry to host Jay Leno in India


Sophie Choudry to host Jay Leno on his trip to India

Sophie Choudry has found a new friend ” in American TV chat show host Jay Leno. She not only dressed him up for a recent minifilm, she also gave music to the project that features Leno's Indian car

And courtesy their budding closeness, the singer-actor will now host the international celebrity on his forthcoming trip to India.

Leno, known for his extensive car collection, recently welcomed a low-cost Indian four-wheeler into his elite garage. He even commissioned a minifilm to capture the entire process — from production to its ultimate delivery in Los Angeles.

The British-Indian singer created the background music for this project. And naturally, Sophie is thrilled about her association with the international celebrity. “I’m glad that they decided to use three of my songs for the film. It’s an honour to a part of his pet project,” she says.
Though she hasn’t met Leno yet, she’s in touch with him via e-mail. In fact, it was her idea to dress him up in traditional Indian attire for the minifilm. She notes, “I suggested to the team they get Jay out of his usual denims and put him in a sherwani for this episode. Fortunately, they loved the idea so I got them connected with Delhi-based couturier Manav Gangwani who designed it.”

Ironically, the outfit cost more than the car, a Tata Nano! According to Sophie, Leno is gearing up to visit India next year.

“I’m looking forward to hosting him in 2013. I’d be more than happy to show him around Mumbai and introduce him to some of the coolest folks in the city and fellow car-enthusiasts like himself.

He arranged an Indian dance troupe in LA to welcome the car but I’ll be giving him a grand Indian welcome,” she adds.

Making a comeback

For a long while, Sophie has been out of the media’s radar but she insists she has been busy performing live on stage and corporate events.

“I guess I should be going out more and meeting people for good work,” the Mumbai-based siren assures, “You’ll be seeing more of me in the future.”