Aishwarya Rai In 59th Berlin Film Festival Pink Panther 2

Aishwarya Rai In 59th Berlin Film Festival Pink Panther 2

The Men In My Life: Vidya Balan

The Men In My Life: Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan has been most influenced by five men in her life: Amitabh Bachchan, Mani Ratnam, Vishal Bhardwaj, Naseeruddin Shah and R Balki. She credits them for shaping her up as an actor.

Amitabh Bachchan: I have learnt from him the passion that one should have for work. He has greatly inspired me. If anyone can take things for granted in the industry, it is certainly him as he has been there and done that. I have seen him having a child-like excitement about work every single day. This is the reason why he has lasted for so many years. His greatness is coupled with a certain humility that sets him apart.

Naseeruddin Shah: He has led his life on his own terms and that reflects in his work. He is the best example of how talent prevails beyond anything else. I have learnt how as an actor one doesn't need to follow conventions. He is awe-inspiring and I can hope to toe his line.

Mani Ratnam: From him, I have learnt how to maintain focus on work when you embark on a project. He is a person who can live on an island all by himself. He is self-sufficient and doesn't look like he is paying attention to anything yet he manages to portray human relationships beautifully. He is the best to bring a man-woman relationship alive on screen.

Balki: He spells conviction all the way and it rubs off on other people. When you listen to him or see him go about doing his work, you will be confident about the product that he is creating.

Vishal Bhardwaj:If there was something called the Indian root that would be Vishal Bhardwaj. He is one man whose film if I had not worked in, my career would have been incomplete.

LHC Orders To Block Facebook Till May 31

LAHORE, Pakistan News

: Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday ordered to block Facebook till May 31 which encourges members to draw Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) caricatures. Justice Ejaz Chaudhry said that the government should record its protest at international level.

Hearing a petition regarding blasphemous page on Facebook, Chaudhry Zulfiqar Advocate said that Facebook hurt the emotions of Muslims with the publication of said page about blasphemous caricatures but the government became a silent spectator.
Deputy Attorney General Naveed Inayat Malim said that PTA has blocked the blasphemous link of Facebook. Director Telecom Mudassar Hussain said that there would be great loss after the complete closure of Facebook. Lawyers and civil society representatives protested the statement of Director Telecom.
The government yesterday had directed the PTA on the orders of LHC to block the blasphemous caricatures link on Facebook. After the directive, the PTA took necessary steps and blocked the link on Facebook.

Neetu Chandra Hot Thigh Show Pictures

Neetu Chandra Hot Thigh Show

Aishwarya And Akshay Kumar Awarded Padma Shree

Aishwarya And Akshay Kumar Awarded

The 60th year of the Indian republic made Bollywood proud when two leading stars of Bollywood were awarded top civilian honours. Today, the Government of India awarded Padma Shree to Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has popularized Indian cinema across the globe and has given much to Indian entertainment industry and though Akshay Kumar has done mainly commercial cinema yet his success and hits cannot be ignored. To be known that a few days ago, Akshay had been given the popular choice best actor award, which he refused.
The other Bollywood recipient of the prestigious Padma Shree is none other than the legendary Helen

It Is Raining Awards For Kareena Kapoor Pictures

It Is Raining Awards For Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor must be on seventh heaven these days for the kind of recognition she is getting. Apart from her love life which is rocking with Chhote Nawab, she is definitely soaring high on professional front too. Kareena has already been awarded the India Today Woman Award, 2009 for her contribution to the world of art and cinema by none other than the world-renowned environmental activist Erin Brokovich.
Now, the Rotary Club has chosen the lady for the Vocational Excellence award for being the youngest achiever in the film industry. The function is scheduled to be held at the Grand Hyatt on the 1st of Feb ‘09.
Moreover, Bebo also has some promising films in line this year including Raju Hirani’s ‘3 Idiots’, Rensil D’ Silva’s next, ‘Kambakht Ishq’, ‘Main Aur Mrs Khanna’ and ‘Agent Vinod’

Minissha Lamba From Sexy Kitten To Village Girl Pictures

Minissha Lamba From Sexy Kitten To Village Girl

Minissha Lamba got everyone drooling with her image makeover as a sexy siren in ‘Kidnap’ and her magazine photo shoots later. Now, the girl is yet again set for an image reversal and she will do this for Shyam Benegal who is plaaning another comedy after his successful ‘Welcome to Sajjanpur’.
This movie, a satirical comedy, is tentatively named ‘Abba Ka Kaun’. The movie will see Minissha play a rustic village girl and Boman Irani play a double role.
According to reports, the actress has confirmed that she is doing a film with Benegal. At present, the director is busy with his few pending projects like Chamki Chameli and a venture on Gautam Buddha and hopes that this film goes on floors the next month.

Unwanted Visitors At Preity Zinta’s Birthday Party

At Preity Zinta’s Birthday Party

Apart from Bollywood bigwigs, including Shahrukh Khan, Farah Khan, Chunky Pandey and others at her birthday bash at her flat in Quantum Park building in Bandra on Saturday, Preity Zinta also had some unwanted visitors in the party.
It was the Mumbai police patrol team who had to after slum-dwellers in the neighbourhood complained of loud music early Sunday morning. The police ordered them to turn down the volume of the loudspeakers and said that the actress will be penalised as per the provisions for flouting noise pollution rules.
A local resident, Irfan Shaikh, said that very loud music was played in the party which started late Saturday and continued till the early hours Sunday.
“Whenever there is music or programmes in the slum areas, these people in big buildings complain against us and we have to shell out large fines. We also get disturbed and so we complained to the police,” he told media persons here Sunday morning.
Well, this was an irresponsible act from Zinta who has always shown her social responsibility and did so yet again on her birthday when she adopted orphaned girls from Mother Miracle School in Hrishikesh. As their guardian, Preity will take care of finances for their basic needs like food, clothing and education.

Shilpa Shetty Talks About ‘The Desire’

Shilpa Shetty Talks About

Shilpa Shetty is currently busy with her project ‘The Desire‘, which revolves around Goutami (Shilpa), an accomplished Odissi dancer, and a talented artist Jai Leang (Yu) and follows the journey of their respective lives until they are separated and brought together again by destiny. This India-China project, under the banner of C-9 Motion Pictures in association with Indish Creations, also features Anupam Kher, Sachin Khedekar, Sheetal Menon and Nakul Vaid. The film, produced jointly by Sharad Hegde from Mumbai and Tracy Shiyun from China, is being directed by R. Sarath.
Shilpa is all praises for her Chinese co-star and wrote on her blog, “I heard my hero (Xia Yu) correcting people pronouncing his name and every time someone called out his name, it invariably was wrong.The exact pronunciation being S(h)iya Yeoh! - which means ’summer rain’. I dreaded calling out his name with the fear of getting it wrong. It was a funny sight till some people resigned to calling him ‘Sir!’ (It was easier). But he (Xia Yu) was too sweet, every time someone called out his name; he very patiently corrected it with a smile on his face.”
Shilpa took Odissi lessons from an Orissa-based dance guru Ratikant Mohapatra, son of legendary Odissi exponent late Kelucharan Mohapatra, for this venture and found the dance form tough to learn and perform. She wrote on her blog, “’Odissi is complicated and among all the songs I’ve ever shot, this has been the most difficult.”
However, the guru Mohapatra, was pleased with Shilpa’s dedication and said, “My working experience with Shilpa Shetty was very good. As an actress and Bharatnatyam dancer she was able to understand the style and form of Odissi and its execution. Practising in the morning and evening, Shilpa had no star tantrums and she proved herself to be a committed artiste.”

Siren Of The Week Hansika Motwani Hot Pictures

Siren Of The Week Hansika Motwani Bollywood Actress

17 year old Hansika Motwani is making rapid strides in Tollywood as well as Bollywood. Making her debut in Hindi with the Hrithik Roshan-starrer, 'Koi Mil Gaya' (2003), Hansika has entered the big league in no time.
In Telugu, her debut film 'Desamuduru', opposite Allu Arjun, was a big hit. The same was the case with her Bollywood debut (in the lead), 'Aap Ka Suroor', opposite Himesh Reshammiya.
Hansika has a few good projects awaiting her in 2009. It seems the hottie with the knockout looks is a "Lambi race ki Ghodi"!

Her Telugu film with Jr. NTR, 'Kantri', was a moderate hit

She made her debut in Kannada with the Puneet Rajkumar-starrer, 'Bindaas'.

Hansika Motwani was born on August 9, 1991, in Mumbai to Pradeep Motwani and Mona Motwani. She can speak Telugu, English, Hindi and Tulu.

She debuted as a leading actress in Bollywood with 'Aap Ka Suroor - The Real Love Story'. The film was a big hit. Her last Hindi release 'Money Hai Toh Honey Hai', opposite Govinda, was not successful.

Hansika made her debut in Tollywood with Puri Jagannadh's 'Desamuduru', opposite Allu Arjun. The film is about a crime reporter who falls in love with a sannyasi, played by Hansika.