Baby Naznin ‘Live in Dhaka Concert’

Baby Naznin ‘Live in Dhaka Concert’ will be held on March 18 at ‘Hall of Fame’ of Bangabandhu International Conference Centre.

With courtesy of United Commercial Bank Limited (UCBL), Cultural Journalist Forum of Bangladesh, an organisation of entertainment editors of leading dailies, will hold the programme.

The concert will also be held at six other divisions of the country. Ekushey Television is the media partner of the concert Partex Group, Uro Cola, Mondal Group, Persona, Vasavi, Stake House and Sangeeta are the co-sponsor of the programme.

Source: The New Nation

Offence registered against Adnan Sami for wife abuse

A non-cognisable offence has been registered against singer Adnan Sami for allegedly harassing and abusing his wife, Safa Galadhari at their residence in Lokhandwala, police said on Friday.

“Sami’s wife approached the police last night and complained that her husband had harassed and abused her. A non-cognisable offence was registered against him and she was advised to approach the court,” senior police inspector Kiran Sonone said.

Also, the singer has been warned not to engage in such kind of activities, he said. The offence has been registered at Oshiwara police station in suburban Andheri. – Zeenews

Aishwarya to fight national elections

Will Aishwarya Rai fight Lok Sabha elections on Samajwadi party ticket? The question has become more intense following the sudden announcement of Sanjay Dutt’s candidature from Lucknow on Samajwadi party ticket.

It seems amazing but unfortunate that a follower of Lohiya, Mulayam Singh Yadav has started running behind Bollywood stars, even tainted ones in order to win some Parliamentary seats.

It is not just an issue of Aishwarya Rai. She is a wonderful woman and a great actress, but there are already several Bollywood personalities who anyhow overshadow this Lohiyaite Mulayam Singh Yadav.

There are already two Jayas, Jaya Parda and Jaya Bachchan. Now there will be along list of other stars who will give company to these Bollywood personalities.

Samajwadi party is trying to rope in everyone it seems fit to win election to contest next Lok Sabha elections for it. Just two days ago the party announced the name of Sanjay Dutt as a candidate from Lucknow Lok Sabha seat.

Aishwarya’s in-laws are good friends of Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh and Mulayam Singh Yadav. Her mother in law Jaya Bachchan is a Rajya Sabha MP of Samajwadi Party.

Aishwarya Rai is one of the most successful actresses of Bollywood and she can be a sure bet for Samajwadi Party provided she decides to plunge in the dirty waters of politics.

When most actress of her age have turned dotting wives and moms, the former beauty queen is experimenting in new and newer roles that are coming her way. She is still much in demand in Bollywod and also in Kollywood from where she began her acting stint.

Her beauty still sets films on fire and ensures the success of the film. Her endorsing a product ensures producers that the company will get better response from consumers. With her father in law and husband she makes the biggest Bollywood brand in the country.

Often acclaimed as the most beautiful woman in the world, Aishwarya Rai made her movie debut in Mani Ratnam’s Tamil film Iruvar in the year 1997 opposite Mohanlal. She had her first commercial success in the Tamil movie Jeans 1998, and came to the attention of Bollywood through her blockbuster Hindi movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam in 1999.

The film directed by celebrated film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali was a super duper success.

The film won her the Filmfare Best Actress Award, and she successfully performed in Bhansali’s next project, Devdas opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the year 2002. the film gave her second Best Actress Award at the Filmfare.

Since then, Aishwarya Rai has acted in over forty movies in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, and English, including the international productions Bride & Prejudice (2003), Mistress of Spices (2005), and The Last Legion (2007) in English.

Source: Bollywood

Bollywood: Hurman goes public about his break-up with Priyanka Chopra

They might have never committed to being ‘committed’, but on and off the couple – Hurman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra have been sending out signals of their break-up far and wide. The Baweja lad, who until now had opted to stay mum on his much-eyed love connection with Piggy Chops, has for the very first time accepted that their love affair has gone kaput.

Rumours of Priyanka being sweet on Hurman had been doing rounds ever since the duo came together for their very first flick ‘Love Story 2050′. The film that was touted as the biggest flop of the decade brought much criticism to Priyanka. And many believe that it was this cynicism that made their relationship bitter.

However even though the awesome twosome never accepted to being involved, Hurman’s break up admission has finally validated all the speculations of them being lovers. Hurman who was recently asked by a news daily as to has it been tough to shoot with Priyanka after you’ve parted ways, said, “Not at all. Whether we were together or not, I don’t think our work can ever get affected. We’re thorough professionals about this. We’ve been great friends and we still are. It was fabulous working with her earlier. It’s fabulous now. I don’t think personal relationships should affect work.”

What’s more is that the actor even slammed rumours of him using Priyanka for publicity. “I never needed to latch on to anyone for professional or personal gains. I never have, never will. I don’t understand why I had to face so much flak after the release of Love Story 2050 . I’m not the first debutant to deliver a dud.”

Looks like the actor has finally matured as he has made the most candid admissions of ’2050′ being a dud and Priyanka being his arm-candy.

- Zeenews

Bollywood movie banned in Nepal

The Bollywood film “Chandni Chowk to China” has been banned in Nepal because of a scene suggesting the Buddha was born in India, officials say.

Siddartha Gautama, who became the Buddha around 2,500 years ago, was born in what is now south-western Nepal.

Many Nepalis revere the Buddha and have been upset by the film. Protesters have burned tyres in the capital, Kathmandu.

The ban comes even though the offending scene has been cut from the film in Nepal at the request of the censor.

Reincarnation

“We’ve banned the screening of the movie in theatres across the country considering the growing public protests over controversial remarks in the film,” home ministry spokesman Nabin Ghimire told the AFP news agency.

Officials say that the decision to ban the film was taken even though the offending section of the film – a Bollywood co-production with the US studio, Warner Brothers – was cut at the request of Nepali censors.

The film is about a lowly Indian chef who is mistaken for the reincarnation of a fabled Chinese warrior. Its official website says that it is “the first ever Bollywood kung-fu comedy”.

A spokesman for the ministry of information told AFP that while the offending scene had been deleted, it could not be removed from pirated DVDs and videos that are smuggled into the country.

The spokesman said that the foreign ministry had also been asked to take immediate steps to stop any unedited screening of the film in other countries.

Nepal, created nearly 240 years ago, has been officially secular since the removal of the king last year, but correspondents say many people in the country remain deeply spiritual.

Source: BBC

Ash Celebrates Birthday With Abhishek In Kerala

Aishwarya Rai celebrated her most romantic birthday in the wilderness of Kochi, Kerala, with her husband Abhishek Bachchan. This was all she could wish for on her birthday.

She said, “In a way I couldn’t have asked for more. It’s a beautiful green paradise here. We started shooting just a day ago. And we already feel those vibes of an extraordinary happening. And my husband is with me.

So is my most favorite director (Mani Ratnam) who directed us in in one of our best films together (Guru) and who incidentally also happens to be my first director. And we’re working on the most beautiful film that we could ever hope for. What better birthday could I as for?”

Ask her what she has asked for as a birthday gift and she says,

“Ha, ” laughs lovely diva, “You know me. I don’t ask for anything. I already have everything that I could possibly want without asking for. And like I said I’m with the love of my life in the wilderness.

Sadly no one will be able to get through to me where I’m shooting. But all the sms, prayers and love will be with me when I return to civilization in the evening tomorrow. Yeah I miss my family on my birthday. But then I can’t have it all, can I?”

Aishwarya indicated that Mani Ratnam had given her a day off yesterday so that she could go out with Abhishek and enjoy celebrating her birthday.

Bollywood: Vidya Balan’s walk in the clouds

Away from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai city, Vidya Balan is communing with nature on the sets of Vishal Bharadwaj’s next. Unlike most actors who prefer to shoot in the city, Vidya is having a wonderful time shooting in Wai.

While most actresses who like to remain holed up in their vans in between shoots, Vidya prefers the outdoors. And since she is shooting in picture pretty Wai, the actress prefers to spend time breathing in the fresh air. A unit member revealed, “Vidya loves to be in a natural environment. She enjoys nature walks in between shots. She’d rather sit in the greenery and soak in its beauty than be stuck in the van. Vidya finds the entire experience to be meditative and absolutely soothing.”

Even when not shooting, Vidya doesn’t idle away her time! “Vidya goes for these long walks on the roads of Wai. So if you spot someone in tracksuits with an ipod and speakers hooked into her ears, walking away briskly, you know who it is,” laughs the unit member. Viday’s staff does accompany for her brisk walks. “We cannot take any risks. – Agency

Kareena Kapoor Pepsi Co’s new brand ambassador

Actress Kareena Kapoor has been appointed the new brand ambassador of soft drinks giant PepsiCo’s snacks. She will be seen with boyfriend Saif Ali Khan, actress Juhi Chawla and cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a new ad campaign for the product.

“It is a privilege to be associated with the brand as it is a big hit among youngsters. I’m excited and looking forward to a long and fulfilling association with the brand,” said Kareena in a press statement. The new TV commercial will go on air in mid-November. “Kareena’s vibrant persona, pan-India appeal and her confident attitude makes her a great fit for our brands,” said Deepika Warrier, PepsiCo’s marketing director. Apart from its carbonated and non-carbonated drinks, Pepsico is known for snacks range that includes Cheetos, Munchies and many more.

Source: India website