Mallika rejects film with Anil

Mallika Sherawat opted out of Abbas-Mustan’s new thriller ‘Race’. Anil Kapoor’s playing lead in the film. Anil and Mallika played together in Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Darna Zaroori Hai’ and since then they have very good friends and very appreciative at each other. But what happened, Mallika walked out of the film, we are totally clueless.
A source says – “Initially, Mallika agreed to work in this film with Anil. But eventually she began to see herself as an international star, thanks to her nine-minute role with Jackie Chan in ‘The Myth’. Mallika had moved from Himanshu Malik and Karan Kapoor to Anil Kapoor and Jackie Chan. Now she wanted to go beyond them.

Sushmita ad film with boyfriend

For those who are still wondering about the status of Sushmita Sen’s enormously tranquil and happy love life, here’s news. The actress recently shot an ad film with boyfriend Manav Menon. “It was a sort of coming home for me. Two-and-a-half years ago I had met Manav when he shot a jewellery ad with me. And now here I was, shooting with him for an ad for home furnishings (Carmichael House). Life has come a full and fascinating circle for me,” Sushmita told in a interview.Though they may not flaunt their relationship like other high-profile Bollywood partners, the stunning actress and her media-shy boyfriend remain blissfully compatible.

Tanushree in love with Sachin

Tanushree Dutta is seen repeating the word Sach, meaning truth. However, no body knows why she is repeating it. Yes, there is a reason behind it. She has intense love with Sachin Verma, an artist of the small screen. Sachin is banking on her love interest Tanu to get him some work on the big screen. So, Tanu has approached director Aditya Dutt for her Sach but Aditya has only promised to ponder over it.

Raima’s turn to rule Hindi cinema?

From Suchitra Sen to Sushmita Sen, Bengali actresses have ruled Hindi cinema for aeons. And maybe now it’s Raima Sen’s turn. “Bengali is my mother tongue but now I need to build on my career in Mumbai,” said Raima who will be doing just a couple of films in Bengali.

The girl certainly has spunk. For the skydiving scene in Reema Kagti’s “Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd”, Raima refused to use a duplicate. “A body double was ready to step in. But I had done skydiving before, so I decided to give it a shot. About being in a sari, yes it was scary on the first day. But I soon got a hang of it. It was great fun,” Raima told a news channel.

Neha is once again in the spotlight

Its Neha Dhupia time once again. After the actress created a buzz with her well thought out quotes (remember “Only sex and Shah Rukh Khan sell”) and dare-bare films (QAYAMAT and the bikini scene, JULIE, and SHEESHA), Neha is once again in the spotlight. And no, a certain Mr Ritwik Bhattacharya has nothing to do with it. Neha has gone on record saying that they are “More than friends”.

Naseeruddin Shah signed for Shoot On Sight

Producer Aron Govil announced that Cine Boutique Entertainment has signed Naseeruddin Shah for the lead role in its upcoming film “Shoot On Sight”. Naseeruddin Shah will play the role of a Muslim Scotland Yard police officer who must choose between duty and family in the face of international terrorism. The film to be directed by Jag Mundhra is slated to begin shooting in London starting May 21, 2007. The film loaded with prestigious British star cast has screen play by Carl Austin and story by Jag Mundhra.

Bachan, Aishwarya world tour postponed

The eagerly-anticipated ‘One Amazing Night’ world-tour featuring Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan with Aishwarya Rai, plus a host of top notch stars, has now been postponed from August-September 2007 to mid 2008.

Confirming this rather surprising development, Amitabh, told in a interview: “Yes, we’ve to shift the proposed concert to next year because of Abhishek and Aishwarya’s wedding. They’ve a jam-packed schedule this year. With the wedding also happening it would be impossible for them to leave for two months. We’ve to give them time to finish their other commitments.

“This year they don’t even have time for any rehearsals. That apart, the concert tour plans remains unchanged. It’s still the three of us, plus a lot of our colleagues.”

Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra are some of the stars who would be accompanying the Bachchans for the world tour, designed as the most spectacular staged event from the Mumbai film industry of all times.

I’m learning to curb my impulses – Amrita Arora

Amrita Arora, who went scandalously and fashionably grey-to-black in Vikram Bhatt’s ‘Red’, is candid enough to admit her career isn’t going the way she would’ve liked to. ‘I guess I made a few mistakes. That was bound to be when you’re young and reckless. Now I’m learning to curb my impulses, to look at my career more maturely. With ‘Red’, I’ve made a fresh start,’ she told in a interview.

Amrita loves to be in Bollywood. ‘I love the buzz and the bustle. I love putting on make-up every morning. I’ve never encountered sleaziness. Of course, it exists in every field. It depends entirely on how an individual projects himself or herself.

Lara wins toss, puts Australia into bat

ST JOHN’S: West Indies skipper Brian Lara won the toss in their second-stage Super Eights match with holders Australia on Tuesday and put them into bat.

Teams:

Australia – Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting(captain), Michael Clarke, Andrew Symonds, Michael Hussey, ShaneWatson, Brad Hogg, Nathan Bracken, Shaun Tait, Glenn McGrath.

West Indies – Chris Gayle, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, RamnareshSarwan, Marlon Samuels, Brian Lara (captain), Dwayne Bravo,Dwayne Smith, Denesh Ramdin, Corey Collymore, Jerome Taylor,Daren Powell.

Australia’s progress to the Super Eights of the tournament has so far been serene with comfortable victories in all of their Group A games including an eventually emphatic 83-run thumping of top ranked South Africa on Saturday.

Lara’s West Indies have possibly not shown quite the ruthless form of Ricky Ponting’s men but they too arrive here with a 3-0 perfect record from Group D, their opening-day victory helping to knock out Pakistan.

Earlier, Captain Brian Lara insists his team will not crumble when they face rampant defending champions Australia in the match.

West Indies, bidding to become the first host nation to win the world title, could not have chosen a more menacing opponent.

Lara’s side beat Australia in the Champions Trophy group games in India in
2006, when seamer Jerome Taylor grabbed four wickets and Runako Morton
top-scored with 90.

Abhishek Bachchan launches MOTOROKR E6

Abhishek Bachchan, brand ambassador for Motorola, Saturday launched the company’s flagship entertainment Personal Digital Assistant MOTOROKR E6, which will provide information about a song played as well as live news. “Music addiction with MOTOROKR E6 is truly awesome. It is a music optimised device, which avails the user with marvellous facilities. E6 is a truly ultimate entertainment PDA, which keeps you occupied,” Abhishek told reporters at a press conference in the capital.

“As a user I am very excited about using this handset. MOTOROKR has given me a truly complete multimedia experience. I think it is the last word for true music lovers