Veena Malik has renounced the film industry

News of the scandal were part of the movie queen Veena Malik announces separation from the world.

Veena Malik said that she was not part of the film industry but would like to work in a remedial program for people who have a beacon, is congratulated him fans from around the world and they also appealed to the people of my supplications. question about return to Pakistan Veena Malik said that Pakistan would never come, I decided that Pakistan would definitely come to my husband, my husband and most of my family lives in Pakistan and Dubai, the United States, most of them will stay in the country.

The Veena Malik these days with my husband for Umrah in Saudi Arabia and Dubai last days leading businessman was married with Asad Khattak.

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Ranbir Kapoor to do cameo in ‘Bhoothnath Returns’

Ranbir Kapoor is all set to do a cameo in megastar Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Bhootnath Returns'.

Amitabh Bachchan, 71, took to Twitter today to express his joy at sharing the screen space with the 'Barfi!' star.

Usha Jadhav replaces Juhi Chawla in Amitabh Bachchan's 'Bhootnath' sequel

Ranbir Kapoor is all set to do a cameo in megastar Amitabh Bachchan starrer ‘Bhootnath Returns’.
Bachchan, 71, took to Twitter today to express his joy at sharing the screen space with the ‘Barfi!’ star.
“Ranbir Kapoor on set at ‘Bhoothnath Returns’, a small cameo for him… Generous of him!,” Bachchan tweeted with a picture. ‘Bhootnath Returns’ is a sequel to the 2008 horror-comedy film ‘Bhootnath’, which also starred Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan besides Bachchan as the friendly ghost.
Bachchan also posted on the micro-blogging site that he attended the the premiere of ‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom’ in Mumbai along with South African actors Atandwa Kani and Terry Pheto.
The film starring Idris Elba as Madela chronicles the journey of the anti-apartheid icon.
“Caught up with work and then to be present at the release of film on Mandela .. A moment of reflection starting from 1990..!! Two specific meetings with this great man Nelson Mandela in South Africa! Such humility and dignity to his bearing… Unforgettable,” Bachchan tweeted.
Mandela died in December last year at the age of 95. PTI

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Sanjay Dutt prays at temple, dargah for his wife

 

Sanjay Dutt, whose wife Maanyata is currently undergoing medical treatment at a hospital, visited a temple to pray for her recovery.

Maanyata was admitted to a private hospital in suburban Mumbai after being diagnosed with a tumour in liver and a suspected heart ailment.

Actor Sanjay Dutt, whose wife Maanyata is currently undergoing medical treatment at a hospital, visited a temple to pray for her recovery. Earlier this month, Maanyata was admitted to a private hospital in suburban Mumbai after being diagnosed with a tumour in liver and a suspected heart ailment. Dutt, who is under emotional distress because of his wife’s ill-health, recently visited Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir in Dadar and the holy Sayyed Haji Abdul Rehman Shah Baba Dargah in Dongri to pray for her recovery. On December 21, the 53-year-old Bollywood actor and 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case convict was granted a month’s leave from Yerwada Jail in Pune after he filed an application citing his wife’s illness. Earlier this week, the Maharashtra government extended his parole by another 30 days on the ground of his wife’s illness. “My wife has a tumour of the liver. There have been many cancer instances in my family. Doctors are investigating. Please pray for my wife. We will follow medical course after the investigation,” Dutt had said earlier. Dutt had been convicted by the Supreme Court last year and sentenced to five years in prison for illegally possession of arms in a case related to the 1993 bomb blasts. He had already served 18 months of his term and is currently undergoing the remaining 42 months of his sentence.

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Shah Rukh Khan fractures shoulder during film shoot, advised bed rest

 

Shah Rukh was rushed to Nanavati hospital and after getting medical aid.

Shah Rukh Khan has sustained a fracture in right shoulder and an injury on his knee and has been advised bed rest for two-three weeks, sources said.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who was hurt during a film shoot in suburban Mumbai two days back, has sustained a fracture in right shoulder and an injury on his knee and has been advised bed rest for two-three weeks, sources said.

While shooting for Farah Khan’s ‘Happy New’ Year at a five-star hotel, a door had fallen on the actor. He was rushed to Nanavati hospital and after getting medical aid, he had even resumed shooting for the film but further tests revealed new injuries.

“After few more tests were conducted, it came out that he (Shah Rukh) has fractured his right shoulder and left knee patella is torn. He has been advised bed rest for two-three weeks,” a source told PTI.

After the 48-year-old actor was injured, a statement issued on his behalf had said, “Mr Khan had a minor incident on the sets while shooting. He has a minor injury and has got necessary medical aid. He is absolutely fine now.”

Later, the actor had tweeted: “Have a few tests to do & Insha Allah all will be good. Few scars maybe. Will show them off cos as they say there r no scars for happiness.”

Farah’s ‘Happy New Year’, which has been in the making since sometime, stars Shah Rukh, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Sonu Sood and Vivaan Shah and it will release around Diwali this year.

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After Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, comedian Krushna Abhishek to launch comedy show

 Kiku Sharda from 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' will also be part of it, sources said.

Comedy Nights With Kapil: Not without Gutthi

After Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover, now comedian Krushna Abhishek will launch his own comedy show, according to sources.
Comedian Kapil, 32, tickled the funny bone of the audience through his show ‘Comedy Nights with Kapil’. Grover, best known as his role as ‘Gutthi’, will also start his own show soon on Star Plus.
Following in their footsteps, actor and comedian Krushna, 30, who is a regular feature on the show ‘Comedy Circus’, will launch his own show.
Krushna is also known for his work in the movie ‘Bol Bachchan’.
The untitled show will go on air in February. Kiku Sharda from ‘Comedy Nights with Kapil’ will also be part of it, sources said.

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I’m overjoyed, overwhelmed: Vidya Balan on Padma Shri award

 

Vidya Balan says it is a matter of "great pride" for her to be bestowed with the Padma Shri award.

Vidya Balan says it is a matter of "great pride" for her to be bestowed with the Padma Shri award.

 

National award-winning actress Vidya Balan is thrilled at being selected for the Padma Shri, saying it is a matter of “great pride” for her.

Dedicating the honour to her family, an emotionally overwhelmed she said, “I’m thrilled. I’m overjoyed. I’m overwhelmed. I’m honoured. I’m humbled…! I’m running out of words to express my feelings and gratitude.”

Vidya Balan is known for portraying strong female protagonists in films like ‘Paa’, ‘Ishqiya’, ‘No One Killed Jessica’, ‘The Dirty Picture’ and ‘Kahaani’.

“To be receiving this honour from the government of my country is a matter of great pride for me and I dedicate this award to my family who make me, me!,” she went to add.

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal, who has also been honoured with Padma Shri, said he was happy that his hard work of so many years is being acknowledged.

“It is also the hardwork of so many people that has made me the actor I am today. Any award given to me by my country makes me happy,” he said.

The actor has starred in several films including some recent movies such as ‘Road to Sangam’, ‘Oh My God’, ‘Hera Pheri’, ‘Sir’ and ‘Sardar’.

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Jai Ho, Dabang Kham, Salman Khan

 

The film has had an extensive release, with multiplexes performing 15 to 20 shows every single day. At some multiplexes, the shows are more than 20 as well.

Early reports suggest that 'Jai Ho' has got an 80 to 100 per cent opening in certain sectors. The single screens opened to a better response than most plexes.

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‘Jai Ho’, which marks the return of Salman Khan on the silver screen after a two year long hiatus, has got off to a great start.
Early reports suggest that ‘Jai Ho’ has got an 80 to 100 per cent opening in certain sectors. The single screens opened to a better response than most plexes.
The film has had an extensive release, with multiplexes performing 15 to 20 shows every single day. At some multiplexes, the shows are more than 20 as well.
Although it’s a bit too early to estimate the opening weekend business, Jai Ho should have a strong weekend, with business zooming high on Sunday (January 26).

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Paresh Rawal, Padma Award

 

 Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal, poet Ashok Chakradhar, Late Justice J S Verma and renowned scientist R A Mashelkar are among those who will be conferred with Padma awards.

The list of all the Padma awardees is likely to be announced by the government on Saturday evening.

Renowned scientist R A Mashelkar is among the 126 prominent personalities who will be conferred with Padma awards this year. The list of all the awardees is likely to be announced by Saturday evening. Mashelkar will get the highest Padma Vibhusan award for his contribution in shaping India’s science and technology policies. He was a member of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and also of the Scientific Advisory Committee to the Cabinet set up by successive governments.
Besides Mashelkar, others who are being rewarded for their exemplary work include Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal and poet Ashok Chakradhar. Late Justice J S Verma, who headed the committee that recommended landmark changes to India’s anti-rape law following the Delhi bus gangrape and murder, is also being given the award posthumously along with rationalist and author Narendra Achyut Dabholkar, who was shot dead in Pune in August 2013.
The Home Ministry has given a list of nearly 140 “probables” for the awards which, after security clearance, is sent to the Prime Minister’s Office for approval and, finally, to Rashtrapati Bhawan. Praveen Talha, former member UPSC is also among the famous personality who is being given the highest honour. Sources said that the women this year getting the award is highest and presently stands at 27 among the 126 awardees.
The others in the list include personalities from the legal fraternity, the bureaucracy, the film industry, sport, medicine and civil society. The names were shortlisted by a committee headed by the home secretary from recommendations sent by state governments and prominent personalities. The awards, India’s highest civilian honours, are given in three categories — Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri — and announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.
Among the names which were considered was that of 22-year-old Dipika Pallikal, the first Indian woman to enter the top 10 in the WSA rankings, the official women’s squash world rankings.

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Ranveer sidesteps queries on Deepika

Actor Ranveer Singh who has been linked with his ‘Ram Leela’ co-star Deepika Padukone for a while, kept parrying questions on his rumoured affair with the actress during an interaction with media here on his film ‘Gunday’ and asked them to focus on the upcoming release. Deepika, who turned 28 on January 5 apparently spend her birthday with Ranveer and the couple was spotted together in New York.

Last evening, when Ranveer turned up for the press conference of ‘Gunday’, the media kept asking questions about Deepika and their reported outing together. For a while, Ranveer stayed mum and let his ‘Gunday’ co-star Arjun Kapoor and director Ali Abbas do the speaking. Both answered the constant queries on Ranveer’s behalf sportingly.
Ranveer too took some questions on romance and said, “Love is truly in the air I am in love with my team and releasing the film on the day of love. I am proud of my team.” But when the media kept badgering him on his personal life, the exasperated actor said, “Focus on ‘Gunday’.
“It is action drama film… YRF is producing it, starring Arjun, Priyanka and myself and is directed by Ali Abbas. It releases on February 14… do come and watch it. Next question please.” However when curious reporters refused to relent, he seemed to lose his cool and asked, “What is this happening, is this the ‘Gunday’ film press conference or my interrogation.” Recently, Deepika too evaded questions on Ranveer on Karan Johar’s chat show ‘Koffee with Karan’ when she was asked about her supposed boyfriend and instead asked, “Am I dating him?”

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Meera’s video controversy goes haywire

Just when an arrest warrant against Pakistani actress Meera’s mother was issued, The Social Media had a new element regarding Meera to trend. Meera’s controversial dirty intimate video along with her partner Capt.Naveed Pervaiz.

The actress has refused to confirm the authenticity of video. When approached by media, Meera termed the video a controversy against her, saying it has been prepared masterfully and the couple seen in the clip wore the masks of her and her ex-fiancee Captain Naveed. She said her ex-fiancee is one of her thousands of fans and she hasn’t ever met her surreptitiously. Meera also added the conspiracies are being hatched against her since she has started the construction of charity hospital in her mother’s name in Haroonabad.
On the other hand, the sources close to Meera and Captain Naveed have told media that the couple has got married in United States and formal announcement in this regard is expected in some days.
Meera was last seen in Faisal Saif ’5 Ghantey Mein 5 Crore’ which was declared as the Top 10 Bold Films of 2012 by a major tabloid. When contacted, Faisal said “I really cannot comment anything on the intimate video as masking and morphing looks just out of the question here. As far as Meera’s fiancee Capt.Naveed Pervaiz goes, He was introduced to me by Meera and He is already a married man with a sweet little daughter named Zahra.”

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‘Gunday’ is inspired by ‘Kaala Patthar’ and ‘Deewar’

Director Ali Abbas Zafar says ‘Gunday’ was the last script that late Yash Chopra heard and the upcoming film is somewhere inspired by the legendary filmmaker’s two top grossers — ‘Kaala Patthar’ and ‘Deewar’.

The film is based in Kolkata during the unsettled times of the 70s and deals with the inseparable life of Bikram and Bala (Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor), who grow from being small time, inconsequential coal thieves, to becoming the most powerful black marketing mafia men.
Produced by Aditya Chopra, ‘Gunday’ is slated to release worldwide on February 14. “It is a special film for all four of us. This was the last script great Yash Chopra heard. He loved the script and believed in it.
It is somewhere in lot of what inspired by his films ‘Kaala Patthar’…’Deewar’, it is set in the time when he was making films,” Ali told reporters here last evening. “We hope we can do justice to it. We want to dedicate the film to him. For us, every film is a journey… we had a great time making it,” the director added. The promos of the film reminds one of Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha in ‘Kaala Patthar’.
On this, Ali says, “It’s a big compliment for all of us. The whole film is set in Kolkata… it starts in 1971 after the war. One of the reasons of the war was lot of illegal immigration happening in the country from Bangladesh.
“The backdrop is the most important thing in a story. In 1970s and 80s black marketing was a huge thing and coal was a major part of black marketing. That is why I chose to have the backdrop of coal,” he added.
But Ali insists the film has a larger issue than just coal. Considering the last film that released under YRF banner was ‘Dhoom 3′ and is doing phenomenal business, there are huge expectations from the next. “Any director would want the film to do well. There is a lot of pressure that builds on and we hope the film entertains you,” he added.

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A step down for Kareena Kapoor Khan?

Kareena has been signed on by a green tea brand for Rs 3 crore, which is less than her regular fee

Kareena Kapoor is all set to endorse a green tea brand being sold by a well-known Indian company. A source says, ” Kareena was in talks with the company for few weeks and asked for R3 crore for it. The company agreed to her demands and they have just closed the deal.`
It is believed that the actress earlier charged Rs 4 crore per endorsement, and that she has slashed her fees only recently. However, another source denies this, `Kareena hasn’t cut down her fees; it just so happens that her fees vary depending on the product.

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Malaika’s a special relationship with Sohail

Malaika Arora Khan sounds excited about playing judge in a popular talent-based reality show on television. She tells `Contrary to general perception, judging is a lot of hard work. It is anything but relaxed.` Excerpts from an interview.

A challenging task Doing a reality show entails long hours of work but is a lot of fun at the same time. In India’s Got Talent, you come across people from different parts of the country, all of whom are talented in their own ways. Their skills and hysterics make judging a great deal of fun.
Love for the tube
I have enjoyed every phase of my career, from modelling and VJ-ing to acting and producing films. However, television will always remain dear as I have been extensively involved with it.
Recap of Munni
I have not decided if I will be doing an item song for the next film in the Dabangg series. I will take a call on it when the time comes. Arbaaz (Khan) is the right person to talk about it. But I can tell you that our next venture starring Sonam Kapoor will hopefully go on the floors in the next couple of months.
A tough choice
It is very difficult to choose my favourite between Chhaiyan Chhaiyan (Dil Se) and Munni Badnaam Hui (Dabangg). While the former was my maiden item song in Hindi movies, the latter is special too because it was the first for my production house. So, both of them are equally memorable and hold the same amountof sentimental value for me.
Marital bliss
Arbaaz and I have been married for 15 years. There is no secret formula to a successful marriage. You have to work on it everyday, it is an ongoing thing. Had there been a magic formula, all marriages in this world would have lasted for a lifetime. Motherhood has been an enriching phase of my life. Arhaan is nine years old and I am in no hurry to plan things for him. Moreover, I am not a mother who would thrust her hopes and aspirations on her child. He has to decide what he wants to do in life.
A special bond
I am part of a huge family and share a special bond with every member. There is nobody that I am extra close to. Having said that, I share a special relationship with my younger brother-in-law Sohail (Khan). He is super cool.
Stress busters
When I am not working, I like to do things that my normal schedule does not allow me to do like meeting friends, reading, cooking and working out.

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