Mallika Sherawat inaugurate jewellery store: Dubai

Fans thronged the Karama hotel in Dubai as Argentenian football icon Diego Maradona and dazzling Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat opened a new branch of Chemmanur International Jewellers there on Thursday.

After making a difficult entry amid the huge crowd gathered, Maradona could only manage to say "No 1 Chemmanur Jewellers" before the photo session started, the Gulf News reports.

Sherawat came shortly after, and cut the ribbon.

"I love Dubai. Whenever I come to Dubai, I get such a warm reception and that makes me feel it's all worth it. To know that they have waited for more than three hours in this heat - no one is more important to me than my fans," Sherawat, who had just flown in to Dubai from the US, said.

On being asked about her meeting with US President Barack Obama during the Cannes festival, Sherawat expressed her extreme delight to have met the "most powerful man on the planet".

"I feel really special because I am the first Bollywood celebrity who got this extraordinary privilege to meet the most powerful man on the planet just after he signed the warrant of the terrorist as we all know," she added.

Sherawat will soon be seen in the film 'Politics of Love', a story revolving around a Democrat volunteer played by Sherawat who falls in love with an Afro-American presidential candidate.

Hilary Duff almost had a "nervous breakdown" over sick pet

Hollywood star Hilary Duff has said that she was so worried about her sick pet dog that she almost had a "nervous breakdown".

The 23-year-old singer and actress was distressed as her beloved Chihuahua, Lola, fell ill with seizures, reported Daily Star.

She shared her stressful situation with fans on Twitter, writing, "Hi, Please say prayers for my little pup Lola! She is having seizure over and over and I am basically having a nervous break down."

Duff received a slew of encouraging messages, including a post from her ''High School Musical'' star friend Ashley Tisdale, who tweeted, "Sending positive vibes your way for Lola!"

The ''Lizzie McGuire'' star later returned to the social networking site, after she had calmed down, to thank fans for their support.
"Oh I seriously love you guys! Thank you for all the sweet messages. She is on medication now and hopefully it will start to work," she wrote.

Dia Mirza and Mallika Sherawat to perform at IIFA rocks in Toronto

The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) announced that this year the IIFA Rocks presented by Grey Goose will feature performances by the stunning Dia Mirza and and siren Mallika Sherawat.
This year, IIFA Rocks will also announce the 12th Floriana IIFA Technical Award winners and see several musical performances. The magical trio, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will perform live as top supermodels from around the world sashay down the ramp in couture from India and Canada. It will also feature spectacular performances by top stars and international music artists.
Dia Mirza will perform on the IIFA stage again, having last performed at IIFA in Bangkok in 2008. This year will be Mallika Sherawat's maiden performance at the IIFA Weekend. Her upcoming film DOUBLE DHAMAAL, is being premiered at IIFA Toronto and she will perform to the hit song Jalebi from the movie.

'Mai Ka Laal' reality show: Jaaved Jaaffery

'Mai ka Laal' is a family show, says actor-comedian Jaaved Jaaffery, adding that the show will be dignified in contrast to some of the reality shows which have been criticised for vulgar and offensive content.
'It is not a spicy type. The show is for families who like clean and healthy entertainment. Not for people who like sensationalism, sexuality or vulgarity because my show won't have all of this,' Jaaved told IANS over phone from Mumbai.

Earlier, reality shows like 'Bigg Boss 4' and 'Rakhi Ka Insaaf' were criticised for vulgar content.

'In shows, where we see people fighting with each other or there is use of abusive language, I personally don't like them,' said Jaaved known for judging dance shows like 'Boogie Woogie' and 'Chak Dhoom Dhoom'.

The 47-year-old, known for playing comic roles in 'Salaam Namaste' and 'Singh Is Kinng', tries to think of out of the box to set new trends.

'From the time I entered the entertainment industry, I have always tried to bring different things on screen and somehow have been a trendsetter. If you look back in time I did shows like 'Flashback' and 'Time Pass', which startted the trend of Hinglish (mix of Hindi and English) language on television. Then 'Boogie Woogie' was the first dance show. I always try to think beyond time and try to do innovative experiments,' he said.

'I am lucky that with time I have achieved a position where I can make choices. Now I need to balance my work and time wisely,' he added.

His show 'Mai ka Laal' will bring parents and children together - each episode will have three contestants and the winning family will win a family holiday at Disneyland.

The show will be aired on Disney Channel from June 12 at 5 p.m.

'The show primarily deals with parents - it is a test for parents and it will bring out the real picture that how much parents know their own kids. I play a mediator on the show,' he said.

Apart from his dance moves, the actor is also known for his comic sense and has his bag full of some interesting Bollywood projects like 'Joker', 'Loot' and 'Double Dhamaal'.

Kajol Turns Ms. 'MasterChef'?

What's brewing and cooking on the professional front as regards Padmashri winner Kajol? Quite a mouth watering bit… if "highly placed" sources are to be believed. Word has it that Kajol could well be the next MasterChef host, if she does decide to bite the telly bait.

Akshay Kumar who'd anchored the premier season of the MasterChef cookery show made it amply clear that he would not be playing host in season two, since it clashed with a daredevilry TV show that he was committed to.

Certain reports also hinted that Farhan Akhtar was also a possible contender for the anchor's post in the cookery show, though the odds seem highly in favour of Kajol if she does take the telly plunge.

Reveals a channel insider, "Although Farhan Akhtar is also being considered, Kajol has the upper hand because she is a woman and mother and has a 'family' image. Besides, Farhan has a multi faceted image and the show that he last did on television had nothing to do with cookery. Akshay Kumar was a chef earlier and so that went well with audiences. Kajol has a stronger mass appeal than Farhan and will blend better with the idea of a kitchen and food."

MF Husain passes away in London

MF Husain, India's best known contemporary painter, has died in London. India should grieve for two reasons. At 95, he was active and had lots of painting left in him. And he died in exile, unhappy with the way his home country had treated him.

Husain had been in exile since 2006, when he was attacked by rightist groups angry with his portrayal of Hindu deities. Last year, he was offered Qatari citizenship. But his heart remained in India, and in interviews, spoke fondly of what this country meant to him.

CNN-IBN reported from London that he was admitted only two days ago for fluid retention in his lungs, and but had otherwise been"in fairly good health".

Arun Vadhera, a friend who visited him at Royal Brompton Hospital yesterday, said he had been cheerful, talking about eating out at a restaurant soon after his discharge. "He really really missed India a lot," he told a TV channel.

He popularized modern art in India, painter S G Vasudev told a Bangalore news channel.

Next, Veena Malik ka swayamvar?

Veena Malik ka swayamvar? Yes, you read it right. If sources are to be believed, the channel that is currently airing "Swayamvar – Ratan Ka Rishta", has approached the Pakistani star for their next season.

"The channel is repenting by taking a non-controversial celebrity like Ratan Rajput this time for their show. The low TRPs prove that viewers have are not interested in Ratan's swayamvar," informs a source.

"The channel has now approached controversy queen Veena Mallik for the next season of the show and she has even agreed to give the offer some thought. The talks have started and Veena is quite keen on getting married this year. Whether or not she will be a part of next "Swayamvar" is yet to be decided, but she is the first choice for us," the source continues, adding, "Even mentioning Veena Malik as being interested in participating in the next season of "Swayamvar" will ensure inquisitiveness among the viewers."

Talking about what went wrong with Ratan's swayamvar, the source says, "Ratan selected the boys for her marriage herself. But soon after the show came on air and when people around her expressed their displeasure at her selection, she started stating in her interviews that it was the channel who selected the boys for her. Also, from the first day she seemed quite disinterested in interacting with the boys. The enthusiasm about getting married that Rakhi Sawant and Rahul Mahajan had, is missing in Ratan."

Ref:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 4 Contestants

Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 4 - 13 Beautiful Contestants Fighting for the title

1) Poonam Pandey

Hot Indian Model Poonam Pandey in Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 4

2) V J Bani

This MTV VJ has gained a lot of popularity amongst the youth, as she was one of the contestants in Roadies Season 4. She is known to be a complete rebel and aggressive by nature.

3) Kashmeera Shah

Known to be a very popular and regular face in small screen comedy shows, Kashmeera found her way through KKK 4 as a contestant. She stands out to be a good competitor and a threat to her fellow competitor
4) Aarti Chabria

Bollywood Actress Aarti Chhabria in Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 4

5) Diandra Soares

Hot Indian Model Diandra Soares in Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 4

6) Mauli Dave

She rose to fame with the song Mayya Mayya from the movie Guru. She was even a contestant in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in the year 2007.

7) Sambhavana Sethi

She was a part of Big Boss 2 and was specially known for her aggressive and impulsive nature in every other show. She is known to be very straight forward and good completion for the others

8) Smita Bansal

She is known for her acting in ‘Balika Vadhu’. The actress is surely someone to look out for

9) Alesia Rout

Indian Model Alesia Raut in Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 4

10) Anjum Chopra

Indian Woman Cricketer Anjum Chopra in Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 4

11) Dina Singh

She’s the wife of Vindoo Dara Singh who won the title of Big Boss 3. She was recommended by Akshay Kumar to participate in this reality show

12) Aashka Goradia

TV actress is now in KKK 4

13) V J Mia

The MTV VJ madethe heads turn by being a part of a calendar shoot organised by the mightyKingfisher in the year 2007. Mia is surely a contestant to look out for.

Jewellery, Gizmos go Missing from the Sets

Jewellery, gizmos go missing from the sets and vanity vans, but Bollywood actors find no time to file complaints

SONAKSHI SINHA

Sonakshi's diamond silitare earrings went missing from her vanity van on the sets of Shirish Kunder's Joker last week. The actor 23,, was celebranting Kunder's birthday with the unit when the earing worth Rs.25 lakhs were stolen. Sonakshi was u upset because it was a gift from her mother, She looked around the set and when she didn't find them. she continued shoot calmly. She later find a police complaint when others insisted.

AMRITA RAO

Amrita was finishing the patchwork of her film Love You Mr. Kalaalar, whe her diamond jewellery worth Rs. 7 lakhs was stolen from her vanity van The actor,29, had kept this jewellery in her bag with other things. When it the actor went to wear the jewels for the shoot. she was surprised to see they were not there. "I did ask all the unit hands present but no one owned up. And without any proof, I jusr could not point fingers at any person". Amrita said. However she did not approach the police.

SAMEERA REDDY

Sameera list her ipod recently on the sets of a film. "Music means everything to me, so I was realy disappointed. But I couldn't do so much since there is no one I could blame. From then on, I leave all my belongings with my staff because I know they will be secure. "says 29-year old. She says the solution is to request the unit to look the lost item. and if it is not found one should be careful in future.

NETU CHANDRA

Neetu says that she has lost quite few thins from cell phones to jewellery - on sets while shooting. However, she never felt ned to file a complaint. A feek week back, she lost her BLackberry Storm. "I've never locked a complaint, as the person who would have taken it must be in need of it. People don't bother about it much. Says the 26-year old.

Dolly plays matchmaker

Bigg Boss inmate Dolly Bindra enters Ratan Ka Rishta to grill the 16 suitors who are out to woo Ratan Rajput. Dolly makes a grand entry on an elephant! Must be painful...for the elephant!

The 16 grooms, who have been selected of Imagine's "Ratan Ka Rishta-Swayamvar Season 3", had not imagined in the wildest of their dreams that they will face the loud and oh-so-dramatic Dolly Bindra. Dolly made a rather hilarious entry in the show. The actress made her grand entrance on a elephant. she has been roped in to help Ratan Rajput find the perfect match.

What followed next was an intense 'Dolly Bindra-Style' grilling session with the boys. During the face-to-face round, she stumped themmany times over with her questions! Harvinder get along well with dolly. she lashed out at him, leaving him speechless.

But isn't this true that whn dolly gets talking, she succeeds in leaving everyone speechless?