Don't think I am hot or sexy: Katrina Kaif

Playing her Raajneeti, Katrina Kaif has shown that she is not just all about oomph, but substance as well. The actor in conversation with TWF correspondent Sreya Basu. Raajneeti saw Katrina Kaif in her first de-glam avatar… Yes. But know what…I dislike makeup. So when Prakash Jha (filmmaker) said I have to play a politician without pancakes, I was more than happy. But the words that are mostly associated with you are hot and sexy… You know, I personally feel that I am not hot or sexy. You have to have an appeal that will make you special. My appeal lies in what the audiences think about me. All you have to do is try not to disappoint them. Like, Vidya Balan is known for her very ethnic roles…people love her in that. And, I think I am known for my fun roles. That's how we feel comfortable; not by the tags on our looks.

Hottie Alert: Seductress in Katrina-Hrithik's 'Zindagi' is a nudie

Seductress in Zoya's next has done nude scenes in two earlier films. Here's looking... After Barbara Mori (Kites) and Playmate Candice Boucher, a new phoren bombshell is headed for B-Town shores. Ariadna Cabrol, a Spanish actress who had a short role in 2006 release Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, has bagged a role in Zoya Akhtar's film Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara. Ariadna is famous for her bold and outrageous role in films like Les Pel ­cules De Mi Padre (2007), and Elios (2009), which have lesbian themes. Cabrol has done TV shows like Super Charly, Lo Cartanya and Un Golpe De Suerte among others and a few American films like Eloise, Zone of The Dead, etc. Sources reveal that in Zoya's film, she will be seen in the role of a bombshell that seduces the three leads -- Hrithik, Abhay and Farhan.

Minissha Lamba caught with a new boy!

The actress was spotted with a naya guy Has Minissha Lamba finally snagged a boy? The actress was recently spotted outside the venue for Ekta Kapoor's party on Wednesday night with a handsome young bloke. Her smiling face did all the talking for the petite actress. "The two were quite close. The actress kept leaning into him and as the photogs clicked away, became conscious of the attention she was drawing to herself, even as the guy held her close. She eventually tried to shield her face from the glare of the flashbulbs", reveals an onlooker.

Aishwarya is the one who drives Raavan: Mani Ratnam

From Pallavi Anu Pallavi in Kannada in 1983 to Raavan in Hindi in 2010. It has indeed been very long and fruitful journey for Mani Ratnam. Most cineastes regard him as one of the most significant voices of commercial Indian cinema. Straddling the world of high aesthetics, mass orientation and some say, simplistic politics, Mani has created a spiral of work whose impact resonates across the face of Indian cinema no matter what the spoken language of his characters…Kannada, Tamil or Hindi. Remarkably softspoken and possessing a wicked sense of humour Mani Ratnam who turned 54 on June 2, speaks to Subhash K Jha. It's been a long tough journey for you Would you say Raavan was your hardest fim to make?

Main Item Girl Banna Chahti Hoon: Amin Dhillon

Here's a beauty queen with a difference. Like her peers, Miss India Worldwide Canada Amin Dhillon also wants to join Bollywood, but only as an item girl. Amin, 26, who is also a budding author, said she is "very keen on doing item numbers in Bollywood". "I love to dress up and I love being the centre of attention. I personally love the item song 'Kajra re' and I have actually given live performance on that. I love to perform on stage; so performing on an item song would be awesome, " Amin told in an e-mail interview. In fact, item songs played a vital role in her success at the beauty pageant. "I actually performed on the song 'Happening' from the movie 'Main Aur Mrs. Khanna' and it rocked the pageant!"

I was clear I wouldn't kiss Emraan Hashmi: Prachi Desai

Prachi Desai will do a Bobby (a la Dimple Kapadia) for her next, Once Upon A Time In Mumbai. Says a source, "In the film, Emraan Hashmi plays a gangster based in Dubai, who's obsessed with Dimple Kapadia. In the film there's a song where Emraan and his girlfriend (played by Prachi Desai) watch Bobby and then Emraan gifts her Dimple's outfit. It's a passionate sequence which has Emraan and Prachi getting drawn to each other. Initially, the demure Prachi was reluctant to wear the bold outfit but the director Milan Luthria managed to convince her." Prachi, says, "Emraan's called Shoaib in the film. I play his conservative Muslim girlfriend Mumtaaz. Bobby was a big hit at the time the movie was set in. Shoaib is inspired by multiple real life personalities and one of them had a fascination with Dimple's Bobby persona. Hence Emraan is seen gifting me outfits due to his fascination with Bobby."

Playboy Playmate Candice Boucher has SRK connection

After the Mexican hottie Barbara Mori with Hrithik Roshan in Kites and Sarah Thompson with Ranbir Kapoor in Raajneeti, it is South African Playboy centrespread queen Candice Boucher who has been signed opposite IPL baron and Managing Director of the XXX energy drink Sachin Joshi for an action film being produced by Percept Pictures. Boucher is currently the hottest face and body across the world. She is the nude centrespead attraction of Playboy magazine for April 2010 and also the brand ambassador for Guess jeans. Cricket and glamour couldn’t get to be cosier bed-mates than this. Apparently Joshi who’s allegedly funding the action thriller wanted a leading lady who would have an instant international appeal.

Smooch Scandal is a conspiracy against me: Amoolya

In the film industry, the term ‘casting couch’ is quite well known and such incidents often come up to the surface. The truth about these stories have never come out and people tend to forget them after some time. Recently, the teenage Kannada actress has been trapped in a very awkward situation. An image of her showing smooching ace director Ratnaja is creating gossips around the Kannada film industry. The image got circulated among the media and everybody has access to it now. The actress seemed shocked by this incident and she is claiming innocence. Amoolya says this is a digitally morphed image and has no authenticity. She justifies her stand saying, “This is a conspiracy against me. People, who are jealous of my success at this young age, are doing this. It must be the creation of the people from the film industry. I will take legal stand against them all.”

Oops... Lara had a Wardrobe Malfunction

The latest incident of wardrobe malfunction occurred during the IIFA award ceremony held in Colombo this year. This time, it was the turn of the sizzling beauty, Lara Dutta, to bear the brunt of wardrobe malfunction. Dressed in a beautiful low cut golden dress, Lara was present on the stage for the launch of a musical reality show of which she was the judge. While addressing the gathering, the strap of her dress suddenly snapped. But the cool and composed lady didn’t let this to affect her. The experience of walking the ramp helped her. She quickly held on to the strap and went backstage. Lara’s presence of mind confirmed that no malfunction can unruffled her. A source revealed that she looked a little uncomfortable when the photographer asked for her pictures.

I am just like Julia Roberts: Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor feels she shares a strange connection with her Hollywood counterpart, Julia Roberts. Here's why. A popular film magazine recently polled for India's Most Beautiful Woman and Kareena Kapoor emerged on top of the list. In the US, Julia Roberts has won the poll as the Most Beautiful Woman In The World. Bebo is thrilled to be in the same league as Julia. This is her third 'link' with the Hollywood actress. Kareena plays Roberts' role in the remake of Stepmom. And had an opportunity to meet the Pretty Woman, who stayed at Pataudi on her last trip to India. Kareena says, "There's a strange connect between us. It's weird that I happened to be essaying Julia's role at same time and we both feature as the most beautiful women together in a magazine.

Kareena has come to destroy Saif Ali Khan and go away: M F Husain

From his Doha abode, 94-year-old maestro takes shots at Bollywood's biggest stars Kyani's khaari biscuits, the daily Bombay newspapers, half a pyaali of chai, are habits that still connect him to his home city. As addictively, he must get his weekly fix of Bollywood movies. Whether the 94-year-old Maqbool Fida Husain is in Dubai, London or Doha, he must catch a film, hot-from-the-Mumbai-studio-oven, first-day-first-show. Not that he sits through 99 per cent of them, skedaddling from the cinemaplex as soon as the intermission card flashes on the screen. "Still there is a strange attraction, aadat se majboor maybe, " he laughs, wanting to know rightaway how the movies have been performing at the cash counters. Bollywood is not on my interview-agenda. There are weightier issues to discuss: the near five-year exile from India where he can't return because of an inestimable number of cases registered against him for alleged obscenity in a clutch of his paintings.

I had to be Ranbir Kapoor's American girlfriend: Sarah Thompson

One more Caucasian beauty is all set to try her luck in Bollywood. Sarah Thompson who plays Ranbir Kapoor's American girlfriend in Raajneeti, seems completely smitten him. She says that she's all set to make her move from the US to Bollywood. And has hired herself a Hindi tutor. “When I started working on Raajneeti I knew no Hindi. That was okay. I had to play a girl who doesn't know any Hindi and all I had to do was mutter a smattering of bad Hindi.” But now Sarah has got herself a Hindi teacher. “I want to make a career in Bollywood. For that I need to know the language. So I got myself a teacher. Ab mujhe Hindi bolne aati hai.” She gushes, “I love India and Indian films. Mumbai reminds me of New York. The same energy and bustle and now I want to be part of it.” This is Sarah's third visit to India. “I came for the first time to shoot in Bhopal for Raajneeti and then I came to dub for the film. Now I'm back for the release and I'm nervous and anxious, yeah! I want to do more Bollywood films, and yes I am shifting to Mumbai.”

Manyata Dutt is three months pregnant

Sanjay Dutt and wife Manyata are will be proud parents by the end of the year. Mrs Dutt is three months pregnant. A visibly excited Dutt confirms Manyata's pregnancy and adds that he's thrilled to be a daddy again. "I am very happy. Our prayers have been answered." The couple had been trying since their marriage to concieve. Dutt already has a daughter Trishala (21) from first wife Richa Sharma Dutt. While Sanju's away... Dutt is concerned about his wife's health as he takes off at the end of the month for a long recce for his home production Rascals starring himself and Ajay Devgn in the interiors of Morocco, Turkey and Istanbul. He will be away from the missus during this period, and he hasn't been without her for such a long period of time.

Karan Johar wanted me to look sexy: Imran Khan

Young actor Imran Khan, who is playing a bit of a womaniser in "I Hate Luv Storys", says filmmaker Karan Johar wanted him to look effortlessly sexy for the role. He was put through rigorous workouts even though he doesn't quite like gymming. "Karan is very particular about the look. The character I play is a kind of womaniser so he wanted to have that sexy edge. He said at any point the clothes should fit me in a certain way and I should have the look of a guy who is effortlessly sexy, " Imran told in a telephonic interview from Mauritius, where he is shooting for "Break Ke Baad". "He told me that I'll really have to work on my body to get that desired look. So, long before I started the film, I started training for that. I changed my diet, my workout pattern, everything." Releasing July 2, "I Hate Luv Storys" is Punit Malhotra's directorial debut that will see Imran romancing Sonam Kapoor on screen.

Shoaib Malik went againt Paksitan with Salman for Sania's sake

This has got to be the strangest and most tantalizing marriage of two opposing sides ever. First, Pakistani Cricketer Shoaib Malik comes to India and marries India's hottest tennis player Sania Mirza. Then before we know it the pair moves to the no-man's land in Dubai where Malik joins hands with Salman Khan to play against Pakistan!!. At the Dubai Sports City on Thursday May 27 Shoaib created cricketing history by playing in Salman Khan's Indian team against his fellow team- mates led by Shoaib Akhtar who played against Salman's Being Human team from Bollywood. Apparently Shoaib was reluctant to play in Salman's team. It was wife Sania who convinced him.

I didn't steal Aishwarya's thunder at Cannes: Deepika Padukone

Last month, Deepika Padukone walked the red carpet at Cannes film festival. While for her, it was just a matter of few hours spent in an international arena, back home there were widespread conversations around her moment of glory. Currently stationed in Mauritius for the shoot of 'Break Ke Baad', she is modest enough not to get into the details of all the calls and messages, most of which have hailed her saree clad look. Also, she avoids queries that are centred on how she virtually stole the thunder right under Aishwarya Rai's nose by bringing in a fresh and new touch to her styling and costume. "It is not about who wore what, who else was there and who did what", Deepika doesn't quite bite the bait, "I went there just for myself, look my best and make the best of the time that I was there. For me, as long as I have achieved that and given 100%, it doesn't matter who else was there."

Salman was just being really nice and bought us a round of drinks: Malini Agarwal

This time, a group of youngsters is at the receiving end of Salman Khan's generosity Salman Khan's a "really sweet" guy. At least, a few of his young fans seem to think so. The group in question were club-hopping and had stopped to eat at a suburban restaurant when they spotted Salman Khan at around 2.45 am, strolling in along with sister Alvira and brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri and an all-male entourage and end up at their corner. "Of course, I simply had to ask him (nicely) for a 'photo please' and he was actually really sweet about it", gushes Malini Agarwal, a music jockey with Radio One, who was part of the group.

Confessions of an E-shopaholic Katrina

Katrina Kaif comes clean on the whys and hows of her latest obsession Now Katrina Kaif as always struck as being tech-savvy and we know the girl loves gizmos. The actress reveals now that she has found love in...online shopping. "Yes I'm in love, " she announces, "I've fallen in love with... online shopping! Believe me it gives me the pleasure to do what I just can't in Mumbai. To buy stuff without being stared at or people approaching me." It's clothes that she enjoys ordering online the most. "So far I could only shop abroad. And that in places where there weren't too many Indians. And I'd be so tense about making the best of those rare opportunities to shop away from home that I'd forget everything I wanted to buy, " adds the actress, sounding quite concerned about people being able to invade her space in the real world.

Topless Bipasha Basu is a rage on internet

Bipasha Basu is creating waves on the internet. As soon as she announced her plans to join Twitter, videos of her posing topless in an old advertisement surfaced on the site YouTube. The ad, which also features Vivek Oberoi, was reportedly shot in India 11 years ago when Bipasha was bound in a contract with the New York-based Ford modelling agency. It was a television commercial for the New York Lotto but was shot in India. The ad is directed by Ken Nahoum. The video is posted online by Tommy Kane, who was the art illustrator for this ad. A Mumbai tabloid quoted Bipasha's manager saying: "Bipasha had done this ad in 1999 when she was modelling for Ford Modelling Agency in New York. It was done as an international assignment and was meant for the international market. I don't know why such an old ad has surfaced now.

Priyanka's oopmh fails to woo Indian Cricketers

That's the number of cricketers signed for Priyanka Chopra's TV show Khatron Ke Khiladi months after it was announced. PS: After Modi scandal and Dhoni outburst, things are moving at a snail's pace Priyanka Chopra's television outing Fear Factor -- Khatron Ke Khiladi is moving at a snail's pace. The third season of the reality show is with Indian and international cricketers as participants. But till date not a single player has been signed. The reason for the slow movement is due to the turmoil in the country's cricket scenario after the Indian Premier League-Lalit Modi episode. Couple this with M S Dhoni's recent comment that the extensive travelling and partying has taken a toll on the Indian players. Says a source close to the channel, "Talks have been on with cricketers. Ever since Priyanka was announced as the show's new host two months ago, negotiations have been on, but no player is on board yet."

Katrina finally accepts Salman's presence in her life

Katrina Kaif, who usually remains tight-lipped about her relationship with actor Salman Khan, says the star always guided her and genuinely believed she would join the big league in Bollywood one day. "Salman had been always there, more than anything to guide because I didn't know anything about the industry. What would remain special in my mind is that from the very beginning Salman told me that I will achieve this success in the industry. And at that point it was too far off," Katrina told in an interview. "That time I couldn't see myself one movie ahead, forget 15 movies ahead. I think that he believed it genuinely," the 25 -year-old actor said. She entered Bollywood in 2003 with the dud "Boom". Her first big hit was 2005 romantic comedy "Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya" in which she teamed up with Salman. After that she gave a string of hits, including "Namastey London", "Partner", "Welcome", "Singh Is Kinng" and critically acclaimed "New York". But Katrina feels nobody can plan success.

Four policemen killed, 12 tankers torched at Tila Gang

 TILA GANG: Twelve oil tankers transporting fuel for Nato were set on fire by miscreants also killing four policemen in Tila Gang area, RPO Aslam Tarin told Geo News Saturday.

He said unknown miscreants opened indiscriminate firing on tankers parked at a petrol pump at Mianwali Road in Tila Gang that triggered fire in the tankers and the pump.

People expect controversies from girls: Deepika

The adage of more the merrier doesn't exactly hold true when it comes to multiple actresses in a film. Two may just be a picnic but three or more is certainly considered as a crowd. Especially so when the leading ladies are hot bods like Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, and Jiah Khan, who definitely have a point to prove when it comes to their big outing - 'Housefull'. This is the reason why one wonders if Deepika ever felt insecure, more so because when it comes to comic timing, Lara has been known for doing quite well over the years. Did it lead to some kind of healthy competition between the two of them? "Absolutely not", immediately says Deepika, "On the contrary there was healthy competition between the two of us. I take an opportunity like this as a learning experience. To do comedy with Akshay, Riteish, and Lara, who are themselves so good, is a challenge in itself. You don't look at it as a competition of any sorts. In fact it was helpful for me that they were a part of this film. They were all so supportive."

Barbara Mori had doubts about Hrithik's abilityBarbara Mori had doubts about Hrithik's ability

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan and his co-actor Barbara Mori, whose chemistry has been the talk of the town for a while now, even though their film Kites is yet to release. However, Barbara wasn’t very sure of working with Hrithik and had her doubts about the actor after watching some of his videos on YouTube. Apparently, after she had been signed on for the film by the Roshans, she looked through some of Hrithik’s videos on YouTube and was unimpressed. She discussed her uncertainties with the Roshans. On learning that his co-star on such a major project was unsure of working with him, Hrithik gave her DVDs of his films Koi Mil Gaya, Lakshya and Dhoom 2 when he met her before the shooting of Kites. Hrithik states that Barbara had watched some of his not-so-nice videos on YouTube when his father, Rakesh Roshan told her that he would be her co-star. He made her watch the DVDs in order to prove to her that he was a good performer and also to give her an idea about Indian cinema. The DVDs also changed her opinion about him. Hrithik asserts that it wasn’t just Barbara whose opinion changed. Everyone else who watched the DVD also had a change of opinion.

CJ speaks against wasting national money

 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) called the record of Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) relating a contract of importing the LNG given to a French news agency, Geo News reported Wednesday.

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammed Chaudhry said the national wealth would not be allowed to be squandered.

A three-member SC bench headed by the CJ Chaudhry heard the case regarding the import of Liquefied Natural Gas and called the original record of Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) in connection with giving contract of LNG import to a French company.

John and I don't feel the need to get married: Bipasha

Bipasha and John may be dating for years now but the duo has not still given thought to their marriage plans. It's not that Bips doesn't have faith in the institution of marriage but her relationship with John is so fulfilling that she doesn't feel the need to marry him. "There are no plans and there is no pressure to get married. And actually we don't feel the need to get married now. We do believe in the institution of marriage. Our intentions were very clear since year one that the relationship is for keeps. But somethings happen when they have to happen and I don't think it is time yet, " Bipasha told in an interview. Bipasha and John, who started dating in 2002, have seen ups and down in their relationship but the couple has stood strong together and the actress credits the success of their rock solid relationship to their similar values. "We are very similar. Our ideologies in life are very similar. Our roots, family values are same. Besides we enjoy a lot of support from both of our families, " Bipasha said.

China to back Pakistan stance on civil nuclear deal

 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani reiterated his government’s commitment to take all parliamentary parties into confidence on all national policies particularly defence, Kashmir and nuclear policies.

In his opening statement while chairing a special meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security at the Parliament House Wednesday afternoon, the Prime Minister said Pakistan being a nuclear state was cognizant of its responsibilities.

Pakistan has developed effective nuclear safety, security and non-proliferation measures underpinned by extensive legislative, regulatory and administrative framework, he added.

Siddiquis, Maliks reach deal; Shoaib signs divorce

 NEW DELHI: The ordeal of families of Aytesha Siddiqui and Shoaib Malik came to an end when both the families reached a compromise late on Tuesday night with the divorce paper signed by Shoaib Malik handed to Siddiquis.

Also, the FIR filed by the first wife of Pakistan cricketer and former captain Shoaib Malik, has been withdrawn by the family.

According to the deal, Shoaib signed the divorce paper.

Sania Bhabhi must stay in Pakistan

Despite all the drama surrounding the upcoming wedding of Sania Mirza with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, Miss Pakistan Ayesha Gilani is all too eager to welcome Sania 'bhabhi' to Pakistan. “Sania bhabhi and Shoaib make a great couple and both are from sports; they suit each other. And I don't think they are that different culturally, as Shoaib also has some family remaining in India, '' says the 27 -year-old, adding, “Of course, they may not represent the two nations, but at least people can look up to them as a beacon of hope and peace for Pakistan-India relations.' However, Gilani, who's studying English and Administration in Washington, is against her 'bhabhi' settling in Dubai. “I'd prefer she settle in Karachi, as I think it would be better for Shoaib to be in his homeland. And after marriage, the bride has to live in her husband's home, and Karachi is his home, '' she says. The Lahore-born beauty has a word of advice for the groom.

Conjoined Gaza twins arrive in Saudi for surgery

 GAZA CITY: The first known Palestinian conjoined twins were flown to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for separation surgery, overcoming a particularly Gazan string of obstacles including a blockade, squabbling governments and even holidays.

Egyptian officials authorized a rare opening of the Rafah crossing Tuesday so the 11-day-old girls, their parents and a medical team could enter Egypt. A special Saudi medical plane then whisked them to Saudi Arabia, where Saudi King Abdullah will pay for their operation.

Khaled al-Marghalani of the Saudi Health Ministry confirmed the twins had arrived and been taken to the National Guard Hospital in the capital, Riyadh.

Obama to limit use of US nuclear weapons

 WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama plans to place new restrictions on the use of atomic weapons as part of a major US nuclear policy overhaul, a senior administration official said on Monday.

In an interview with US newspaper, Obama said he would make exceptions for "outliers like Iran and North Korea," but stress non-nuclear deterrence and eliminate Cold War ambiguities about when such weapons could be used.

Obama unveils his strategy on Tuesday, two days before signing a treaty with Russia to slash stockpiles of long-range nuclear warheads by a third, and less than a week before hosting world leaders at a key nuclear summit in Washington

Pak Air Force shows power in Thal

 KARACHI: Pakistan Air Force is displaying its acumen in aerial capability today in Jhang area of Thal in connection with countrywide high mark exercises, Geo News reported Tuesday.

Various practices including air-to-land targeting with missiles and bombs are being conducted during the exercises.

The high-mark exercises will include the display of drone planes being used in ground operation against the extremists in the ongoing anti-terror war in collaboration with the PAF.

Shoaib, Sania while away time with ice cream outing

 HYDERABAD: Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik and Indian tennis queen Sania Mirza gone for outing and ate ice cream on Monday evening to release the tension surrounded them due to the controversy of Shoaib’s alleged first marriage to Ayesha Siddiqui.

The two along with Sania’s family went for a drive in the city and enjoyed ice cream in an effort to release the tension that encircled them.

Zardari calls on Parliament to pass 18th Amendment

 ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called on the Parliament to pass the 18th Amendment without any delay.

In his third address to the joint sitting of the Parliament Monday, President Zardari felicitated the nation and all political parties for presenting the landmark 18th Amendment in the parliament.

“We are making history by restoring the 1973 Constitution to its original form.”

The President said the 18th amendment has already been laid in the parliament, terming it an unprecedented show of national solidarity and a great success of the democratic process.

Peshawar blasts: Six including two security men dead

 PESHAWAR: Two security men martyred and four attackers were killed when heavily armed militants in two vehicles tried to storm the US consulate in Peshawar on Monday.

A series of powerful explosions and gunfire rocked Peshawar area of Saddar as heavy grey smoke spewed into the sky, witnesses and a security official said.

Khyber Road where the US Consulate building is situated, is being air-monitored by the helicopters.

Passport seized, 'cheat' Shoaib Malik can't leave India

A Pakistan-based lawyer hired by Ayesha Siddiqui, the Indian girl claiming to be Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik's wife, will file a case against the cricketer, accused of dumping her without a formal divorce. Farooq Hassan said that Ayesha's father Mohammed Siddiqui had contacted him from India and asked him to file a case against Shoaib. According to reports, Ayesha's family had sent a legal notice to Shoaib, but Hassan said that he was not aware of this. "I don't know anything about this, but all I can say is in next few days I will be deciding on what to do in Ayesha's case," The Daily Times quoted Hassan, as saying. The Siddiquis claim that Malik married their daughter Ayesha in 2002, but has not divorced her till date. The Hyderabad based family had also produced pictures of Shoaib-Ayesha's Nikahnama (marriage certificate) that states that their marriage was solemnised on June 3, 2002.

Riteish Deshmukh refuses to kiss Jacqueline Fernandes

While most people will do any thing to kiss a hottie like Jacqueline Fernandes, Riteish Deshmukh flatly refused to do so when they were shooting for Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai.

We hear that it's due to Shah Rukh Khan's influence, the gifted actor has also adopted a no-kissing policy.

Though director Milap Zaveri tried hard to convince him about the crucial scene but Riteish didn't budge.

When quizzed Riteish Deshmukh on his no-kissing rule, the actor quipped, "It's true that I don't like kissing in films. I have been asked to kiss in many of my films but have always refused.

I am a very shy person and kissing is too intimate and personal an act for me to do in front of millions of eyes. I am not comfortable doing it. I can't be detached while kissing someone on screen."

"When Milap told me about kissing Jackie during the climax I told him that I won't kiss and would rather avoid it completely.

Katrina Kaif to seduce Hrithik Roshan

Thanks to Zoya Akhtar's next, Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan will be sharing sizzling chemistry for the first time on silver screen. The buzz doing the round is that Zoya wants a steamy intimate scene between the lead pair and she has already told Kat about it before shooting.

The scene will shot in a bar where Katrina will be seen seducing the perfectionist hunk.

Zoya Akhtar's all-boy flick features Hrithik Roshan, brother Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol but will have only hotties Katrina Kaif and Kalki Koechlin.

Katrina's nod for the sensual scene comes as a complete contradiction to her earlier statement where she proclaimed that she would sign all her future films with no-exposure, no-kissing clause only.

Her ‘no kiss, no exposure pact’ forced director Tarun Mansukhani and producer Karan Johar to spice up John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan's chemistry in Dostana 2. It's learnt that they are confused about Kat's look for the sequel which shifts the story from Miami to London.

Former Miss India Niharika Singh in film on porn industry

Niharika Singh, who had won the Miss India-Earth crown in 2005, will be seen in a film on the porn industry.
Titled "Miss Lovely", the movie aims to expose the working of the porn world in the 1980s and also how several girls were exploited in it.
The movie will also feature Nawaz Siddiqui, who was previously seen in films like Firaaq and New York. He plays a character who wants to rescue a girl from the porn industry. It’s not clear if Niharika plays this girl or another role in the film. The film shows how sleazy the industry is and how it works. It even shows how the girls get exploited.

Google Launches the HTML5 based Gmail app for iPad

Google Launches the HTML5 based Gmail app for iPad

With so many iPad app announcements from so many familiar faces, I just wondered where is Google in all this? Here is the answer. Google has announced the HTML5 based Gmail for Mobile app for iPad. Just like others, the Californians are also delighted by the larger screen size of the App Tablet which gave them more room to innovate and impress one and all.

The iPad version of Gmail will bring a unique interface, one which even the web based users aren't familiar with. iPad users will get to use the two-pane interface. The left side of the pane will list down all your conversations while the right sided pan will show the detailed messages. To use this app, all you have to do is navigate to gmail.com from your iPad.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to Get Android 2.1 Eventually

Here we are with another Android 2.1 news. This time it is related to the overly awaited and almost out of demand Xperia X10 from Sony Ericsson.
The big question here is of course this - is Android 2.1 coming to the Sony Ericsson gadget. The answer is a three letter word - Yes.

Wait, before you start getting too excited, it is worth mentioning that the 2.1 version of Google's open source mobile OS won't be coming till the 2nd half of 2010 for the US folks. If that's the case, then they might be well off not rolling out the update in the first place. This just makes you wonder why in the world are the cell phone manufacturers delaying the update.

Twitter Apps for iPad To Look Forward To on Launch

Twitter, the intelligent social network which recently updated its webpage for real time tweets, has no plans to bring in an official application for the much hyped iPad, although certain companies are bringing in thousands of apps for the social network to be made available on the iPad. While the Twitter page can also be pulled up through Apple's own Safari browser already featured on Tablet, the social network is relying on third-party developers to feature Twitter on the touch Tablet.

Already several companies have shown interest in bringing in Twitter-powered iPad apps. The recently unveiled apps which we got our hands on, except those who haven't been announced yet, are as follows: