Jealousy makes you ugly, cautions Sonam

It seems that famed bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor has started delivering moral lessons. Aaayat (verse) of bollybood blockbuster Mausam tweeted “Jealousy doesn't become you. It makes you ugly and makes you say nasty things. You get what you deserve always”.

We really don’t know that the remarks are pointed towards someone or they are general. It seems that the talented actress has gained maturity. After attending fashion fests at Paris and London, the bollywood sensation is busy in attending Couture Week in Milan.

Salman Khan starrer Dabangg wins the national award

Salman Khan starrer ‘Dabangg’ was declared the wholesome entertainer at the 58^th National Films Awards that was declared on Thursday (May 19, 2011). But, the south Indian movies outshines majority of Hindi movies in the top category. While Tamil movie 'Aadukalam' was named in six top categories, Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' picked up four honours.

Here's the list of winners:

• Best Film: 'Adaminte Makan Abu'
• Best Hindi Feature Film: Do Dooni Chaar
• Best 'Wholesome Entertainer of the Year' : Dabangg
• Best Sports Film National Award: 'Boxing Ladies'
• Best sci & tech film: Heart to Heart
• Best film on social issues: Champions
• Best English film - Memories in March
• Best Art & Culture Film: Leaving Home (Indian Ocean Film)
• Best Marathi Film: Mana Ayi Vacha
• Best Kannada Film: Putukarna Highway
• Best Children’s Film: Hejjegalu
• Best Investigative Film: K R Manoj's 'A Pestering Journey' on Endosulfan victims
• Best special effects: - Enthiran, Robot
• Best Actor: Salim Kumar for Adaminte Makan Abu and Dhanush for Aadukalam
• Best actress: Marathi actress Mitalee Jagtap Paradhar and Tamil actress Saranya
• Best director: Vetrimaaran for 'Aadukalam'
• Best supporting actress: Malayalam actress Sukumari
• Best Male Playback Singer: Suresh Wadkar
• Best Female Playback Singer: Rekha Bhardwaj for Ishqiya
• Best Music: Vishal Bharadwaj for Ishqiya
• Best audiography location sound recordist: Kamod Karade (Ishqiya)
• Best re-recordist of the final mixed track: Debajit Changmai
• Best cinematographer: Madhu Ambattu has won award for Adaminte Makan Abu.
• Best production design: Sabu Cyril for Enthiran
• Special jury award: Mee Sindhutai Sakpal

Three Khans of Bollywood get together for 3 Idiots

Actors and often termed rivals, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan may come together under the same roof at the premiere of Aamir’s film 3 Idiots.

Sources close to Aamir told a magazine that the actor personally called up Shah Rukh Khan, his toughest competitor in tinsel town, to be present on the occasion and King Khan, confirmed his presence.

Salman Khan, who has been closely bonding with Aamir Khan, too, gave his consent about his presence at the grand event.

To make the premiere one of the most memorable events, even Amitabh Bachchan, has accepted Aamir's invitation and will be registering his presence at the premiere of the flick.

Aamir and SRK were last spotted together at the star studded premiere of Paa. (Agencies)

Famed Indian actress Leela Naidu dies

Famed Indian actress Leela Naidu has died in India's entertainment capital Mumbai on Wednesday (July 29) following a long illness.

Naidu, the 69-year old actress has featured in many films including highly acclaimed and award-winning 'Anuradha'.

Indian President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil consoled Naidu's death.

Naidu was a well known Hindi film actress who delighted Hindi movie lovers across the country with memorable hits like ''Anuradha,'' ''The Guru'' and ''Ye Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke''," she said.

Naidu, who was crowned Miss India in 1955 and renowned for her beauty, starred in films including the award-winning Anuradha.

Good-daughter-Katrina helping her mother to open an orphanage in Chennai

A daughter is the closest friend of a mother, is proved by Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif. The glamourous doll joins her hands with her mother Suzanne to set up a home for abandoned baby girls in India's southern city Chennai.

"I'm currently looking to open a home in Chennai for baby girls. My mother is actively involved in the project and I'm with her. She is working tirelessly to figure out what governmental procedures needs to be taken care of to start the initiative. It is one of my dreams but there's lot of effort involved because if the girls are not adopted, we have to look after them till they turn 18. This involves lot of infrastructure and logistical support," says Katrina.

Katrina's mother has been working against female foeticide and is also associated with 'Hope Reach', a home to orphaned girls.

Deepika Padukone is fearful of snakes

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone shared a close proximity with snakes while shooting for the second issue of Harper's Bazaar in Thailand.

The OSO star asserted that she is an ophidiophobic.

"I have always had a phobia about snakes. I don't mind anything from lizards to insects, but I am terrified of snakes. We were given these fancy villas in the middle of a forest at a resort called The Banyan Tree. I was relaxing outside my room at night when I happened to look down near my feet and saw a huge snake, almost three feet long with it's hood raised, staring at me!" noted Deepika Padukone.

Deepika termed that incident as the scariest moment of her life.

"It was the scariest moment of my life. I jumped and screamed loudly. My mom was in her room and came out to see all the commotion was about but by that time the snake had slithered away," quoted by an Internet portal.

Deepika is ever ready for a noble cause. Despite of her busy schedule, the model-turned actor walked the ramp in Mumbai at LFW to raise funds for the victims of last year's Mumbai terror strikes.

"I walked the ramp at the last minute as I had to fly to Bangalore for the Bengaluru Marathon press conference. But since it was for the cause Mai Mumbai, I stayed back. The funds are going for 26/11 victims and provide infrastructure like ambulances and first aid so I had to be there. It was a good cause and Mumbai has given me so much," a website quoted.

Good reader, Aamir, updating his history knowledge

Is Aamir Khan is working on another periodical? Surprised, these days, the Ghajini star is refreshing his history knowledge.

The renowned bollywood star is busy in reading the work of noted Indian historian and biographer Ramachandra Guha.

Aamir is going through 'India After Gandhi', a book on post independence India.

Khan described this book as informative.

"I’m reading a great book. Its called India After Gandhi, by Ramchandra Guha. It is a book on Indian History post 1947. Very informative," wrote Aamir in his blog.

He also expressed his gratitude to his fans.

"My sincere and heartfelt thank you for the responses y’all have sent for Ghajini. I am so happy that the film has gone down so well with audiences. I am thrilled with the big opening that the film got and the kind of history it creating at the box office. I am touched and deeply moved by the faith you have shown in me. Thank you," wrote overjoyed Aamir.

The actor is busy in shooting of his upcoming flick ‘3 Idiots’ at the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore.

Meanwhile, Aamir's debut directorial venture 'Taare Zameen Par', has failed to impress the jury members at the 81st annual Academy awards.

A.R. Rahman bags the Golden Globe Award

Indian music director A.R. Rahman bagged the prestigious Golden Globe Award for the best original musical score in "Slumdog Millionaire." He became the first Indian to win this rare award.

The Indian maestro won this eminent entertainment award for his musical score in the song "Jai Ho", for which Gulzar (eminent Indian lyricist) penned the lyrics.

"Slumdog Millionaire" bags three other awards for the best Picture/ Drama, Direction and Screenplay.

Deepika to do a comeo Billo Barber

She was supposed to make her debut with a Priyadarshan, but she prefers Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om. Everyone can say that it was indeed the best choice made by Deepika Padukone.

Now after several years, Deepika Padukone is making a cameo appearance in the director's much-talked about Billo Barber. Besides Deeepika, Kareena Kapoor also makes a guest appearance in the movie. Priyadarshan gives credit to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan for bringing her to the project.

'Salman' really tussy great ho....

Often termed as a bad boy of bollywood, actor Salman Khan is too good at heart. Friends described him a ‘perfect friend' and his best pal Govinda can vouch for it!! Revathi, a veteran actress who has a rich experience of over 20 years with Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi movies describes Salman as a "very good human being."

At the home front, Sallu takes care of his nephews as his own kids, whether it be Arbaaz’s son Arhaan or Sohail’s son Nirvaan. Besides them, there are two more kids for whom Salaman is extra careful. These two kids are Myson and Myjaan, the name of the two doggies owned by Salman.

Secularism
Salman's family is the most perfect example of a true secular family. Recently, the Khan family has celebrated Ganpati with huge pomp and show on Wednesday at their bandra residence in Mumbai. Salman Khan along with brother Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan has brought home Ganesh idol to mark the occasion.

I can say "Salman Tussi Great Ho!"

Pooja Bedi enters in the cut-throat arena of blogging

Apart from doing movies, partying and other social activities, another factor which is common among bollywood celebrities is blogging. After Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, and Ajay Devgan, actress and anchor Pooja Bedi has made her foray into the world of blogging.

After returning from a month long shoot of Khatron Ke Khiladi, the lady find a new addiction in the form of blog. She said in her blog, "Internet is one of the best things that has happened to us, And I have decided to make the best use of it. I was already very active on Facebook when one day it dawned to me that here s another way where not only can I express myself but also can connect to you guys more. So here I am."

Hope that we will see some more celebrity blogs in near future.

Salman's blog explain his much hyped spat with SRK

Actor-turned- anchor, Salman Khan writes candidly about his spat with Shahrukh Khan. Needless to explain that Sallu and Sharukh have some fight on Katrina's 24th birthday bash. Lets see what exactly Salman Khan quoted in his blog, “Ha ha ha... I told you...didn’t I? Ki Farak Painda Hai (How does it matter)...You keep whacking a stick in water, what will happen to the water? Nothing. If the person doing this does not know that, then what does one do? Laugh because it’s funny or feel sad because it’s sad?”

The expulsion of Katrina Kaif from Shah Rukh’s Temptation Reloaded Tour itself explains the level of sourness in Sallu-Shahrukh's friendship. Hope that we will see both the stars in coming time.

Anushka Sharma to pair up with SRK in Aditya Chopra's next venture

Bangalore model, Anushka Sharma is all set to pair up with Shah Rukh Khan in Aditya Chopra's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. This film is the third directorial venture after eight years.SRK, shahrukh khan, king khan

"We were looking for a girl who could personify the spirit of Punjab and we have found her in Anushka", said Yash Chopra. He further adds, "While she has no previous acting experience, we have seen that unique spark in her that makes us confident that she will be a standout even opposite Shah Rukh. "

Anushka Sharma is the second Bangalorean after Deepika Padukone, to play the female lead opposite Shahrukh Khan in her first venture. (Agencies)

Amitabh Bachchan to play the role of Bangladesh founder

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, will play the role of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founder of Bangladesh. The film will be directed by Shyam Benegal, a veteran director who has won India's National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi five times.

Abhishek Bachchan will also a part of the film. He will play the role of a young Mujibur.

Film producer Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury said, "After getting the consent of Amitabh, I am now a relieved man. To project a person of the magnitude of Sheikh Mujib, I could not imagine no one other than him." (Agencies)

Akshay beats King Khan on small screen

Bollywood actor, Akshay Kumar signs a record deal of whopping Rs 1.5 crore per episode, for a TV reality show Fear factor. The amount charged by the actor is much higher than what Shahrukh is getting (Rs. 75 lakh/ episode)for Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain.

Salman Khan to host a TV game show

After Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, it is the time for the bollywood hunk Salman to host a TV reality show which is supposed to be aired on the Sony TV. It is believed that Salman will be paid a whopping amount of Rs.90 crores for this venture. The show will be the competitor of Star Plus‘ show Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain?, which will be hosted by Shah Rukh Khan.

Bhansali wants to direct more operas

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is just back in Mumbai after four exhilarating performances of the opera "Padmavati" in Paris, says the experience of directing it was stimulating. "The only opera I had seen before this was at the Opera House in Mumbai. I had never gone to an opera, never knew there was an operatic influence within me. Now I'm hungry for more," Bhansali told IANS.

Cinthol chooses stylish Hrithik for endorsing his products

People will see bollywood hunk Hrithik Roshan in endorsing Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL). Hrithik Roshan will endorse a totally new range of Cinthol products - Cinthol soaps, talc and deo sprays in three exciting fragrances - Classic, Cologne and Sport in a trendy new packaging.