JUSTENE JARO

No folks we are not talking about the duo changing their profession and taking to crooning, instead we are referring to their upcoming film Aa Dekhen Zara.

The promotion of the film Aa Dekhen Zara is being done in a rather unique method, namely with a band, ADZ-The Rising. Viky Rajani, the producer of the film in conjunction with Gaurav Dasgupta, has created a band to promote the film. The band will perform in various cities across the country as part of the film’s promotion. And Neil will accompany the band during various club performances.

The band comprises of Divendu Mukherjee – vocalist and drummer, keyboard – Roshan, female vocals – Shweta Vijay (Miss India earth 2003) and Guitarist – Mizo. Launching the newly founded band was the cast of the film, Neil Mukesh and Bipasha Basu last night at Enigma, in the Marriot Hotel. What’s more? Neil accompanied the band on stage and actually took a shot at crooning a few lines as he has sung the title track for the film ‘Aa Dekhen Zara’. One thing is for sure, be it acting or crooning, Neil is on top of it.

The Neil Nitin Mukesh and Bipasha Basu starrer Aa Dekhen Zara is set to release on March 27

The aforementioned words aptly and also literally describe the lissome lass of Bollywood as she is the ‘Inaugural cover-girl’ of the mega launch issue of the world-famous fashion and lifestyle magazine Harpers’ Bazaar.

As we had (exclusively) carried the news earlier this week, the issue does contain some of beautiful pictures of Kareena and Saif on the beaches of Mauritius. After seeing this couple romancing along the coastline, one wonders if this romance is enhancing the scenic beauty of the to-die-for beaches or is it the other way round! Get this issue to see for yourself some of the most precious verbal gems that Saifeena have belted out in this issue, with Bebo saying, “I think I am just perfect, because on screen, being my size looks great”.

All in all, a must buy-issue for the Bollywood buffs! BTW, when we said that ‘Kareena shines on the inaugural issue of Harper’s Bazaar’, we really meant our words as this issue comes with ‘diamonds’ attached on its cover! Go and check for yourself!

The recently launched Leena Mogre Gym in Bandra,
welcomed yet another celebrity fitness buff Kangna Ranaut on Friday afternoon.

Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) She donned trendy mini skirts and a bikini in “Dostana” and was an absolute stunner on the ramp in “Fashion”, but Priyanka Chopra is going the de-glam way for Vishal Bharadwaj’s “Kaminay”.

“In terms of look, it’s definitely not glamorous. In fact, you don’t really see me wearing too much make up in the film,” Priyanka told IANS.

“Kaminay” will be her first release of 2009 as a leading lady after a hectic 2008, which saw her featuring in six back-to-back releases – “Love Story 2050″, “God Tussi Great Ho”, “Chamku”, “Drona”, “Fashion” and “Dostana”.

What makes “Kaminay” special is that she has got to work with Bharadwaj, a master story teller known for giving his leading ladies a very ‘real’ lived-in look.

Speaking about her character in the film, Priyanka says: “Sweety is a very real character. She is a college-going girl in her early 20s and we have tried to keep her extremely believable.”

“We tried to ensure that the look fits the characterisation,” she adds.

Since she was seen in a glam avatar in both “Fashion” and “Dostana”, did she have any apprehensions about donning an entirely distinct look in “Kaminay”?

“Not at all. It was a conscious decision. I have always striven to do different things in each and every film of mine, be it with the character or the look. That’s visible in films like ‘Don’, ‘Love Story 2050′, ‘Fashion’ and ‘Dostana’.

“In continuation of that, ‘Kaminay’ and ‘What’s Your Rashee’ (by Ashutosh Gowariker) will see me essaying different characters, far removed from what I have ever played. I am very excited about both!”

Priyanka stars opposite Shahid Kapur in “Kaminay” and the actor too is said to have a distinct look. Shahid, known for his chocolate boy image, plays a double role, and one of the characters played by him not just stammers but also keeps an unkempt look.

But audiences will have to wait to see their makeovers until June 5, when “Kaminay” is set to release.

They have been there, done that and we have caught it all through these pics. Flip on and have a hearty laugh as Fropki presents some of the most adorable Bollywood stars in their funniest avatars!

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra, who had stopped working together in spite of doing successful films like “Aitraaz” and “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi”, came together after a four-year gap for a show in Hong Kong.
Akshay and Priyanka performed together on stage Thursday for Christmas at the Convention Centre in Hong Kong for the show – From Chandni Chowk To Hong Kong.
“Yes, I performed on stage with Akshay Kumar in Hong Kong. It was great fun,” Priyanka, who has delivered two hits in the row – “Fashion” and “Dostana” – told IANS.
And what a rollicking show it was! Audiences have been craving to see the hit pair together for three years. Joining the pair was Bipasha Basu.
For reasons best known to them, Akshay and Priyanka, who came together for the first time in “Andaaz”, were never seen as a couple on screen after “Waqt – Race Against Time”. So deep was the cleft between the pair that Suneel Darshan had to scrap an Akshay-Priyanka starrer after picturising a song with them.
After Priyanka drifted away, Akshay tried to form a screen pair with Kareena Kapoor by doing some not so successful films like “Talaash”, “Bewafaa” and “Tashan”. When that didn’t work too well, the actor turned to Katrina Kaif for professional sustenance.
But now it seems the ice has thawed.
bollywood.com

By Bollywood Hungama News Network
Sonam Kapoor’s debut film Saawariya may have sunk without a trace at the B.O. Yet both the critics and audience were unanimous in their words of praise for the tall and pretty actress. Since then, Sonam has been busy shooting for her second film- Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Delhi 6 where she is paired opposite Abhishek Bachchan.
This year, Sonam may not have had a single release, yet she has managed to stay in the limelight for one reason or the other. The latest is that Sonam has bagged her first official endorsement deal. According to sources, it is learnt that the young actress will be the brand ambassador for international cosmetic brand L’Oreal and will launch its new range of products targeted at the young generation.
By now its common knowledge that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been the face of L’Oreal. So does that mean its curtains for Ash from the L’Oreal family? Well, not quite, as Ash will continue her association with the brand as the original old face of L’Oreal while Sonam would be the face of L’Oreal for the younger generation.
Sonam has already shot for her first L’Oreal ad which will be launched sometime in January next year (2009).

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Indian television’s “Ugly Betty” Mona Singh, who is set to make her big screen debut with Aamir Khan-starrer “Three Idiots”, says she is excited but also nervous about working with the superstar.
“Aamir is so good. It’s not even funny. He makes me so nervous. In fact, the thought of working with any of the big stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan makes me very nervous. But for now, I am excited,” Mona told IANS over telephone from Mumbai.
In “Three Idiots”, which is based on Chetan Bhagat’s best-selling novel “Five Point Someone” and is being directed by Rajkumar Hirani, Mona plays Kareena Kapoor’s sister.
“I play a very bubbly character in the film and my look is very different from what I look right now. My role is really good and I have a major part in the climax of the film,” said Mona.
She became extremely popular when she essayed the role of ugly duckling Jassi in Sony TV’s “Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin”. Her true identity was kept under wraps in the initial months of the show. Mona managed to win the viewers’ heart as Jassi.
Now she is back to being in disguise on a new reality TV show “Arre Deewano Mujhe Pehchano”. She would be competing with celebrity contestants Rakhi Sawant, Shweta Keswani, Mahesh Manjrekar, Yash Tonk, Gulshan Grover, Divya Dutta and Mandira Bedi to win the title of “Master of Disguise”.
Commenting upon the format of the show, she said: “The show is all about stand-up comedy actually. It’s about how well we can conceal our identity and find a scapegoat on the streets. It’s quite a challenge for all of us and a very refreshing show.”
Winner of two dance reality shows – “Jhalak Dikhla Jaa” and “Ek Khiladi EK Haseena”, Mona is quite confident of her success on the show.
She said: “I think I will be good. I had successfully remained in disguise for ‘Jassi…’ so I might perform better than others. But my voice is a big giveaway. When I speak in Hindi, it has a very strong Punjabi accent so I have to work hard on it.”
Right now Mona is seen in NDTV Imagine’s hit soap “Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi”.
“I found the character interesting, so I took it up. Also, ‘Radhaa…’ is a very simple and sweet show and I used to watch it regularly,” she said.
For now, Mona is concentrating on “Arre Deewano Mujhe Pehchano” and “Three Idiots” and says some “interesting offers” are coming her way.

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