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Celebs who made headlines in 2016

Last updated on - May 5, 2021, 21:49 IST
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Pic: Fans promote 'Daddy' in Alibaug

'Daddy' starring Arjun Rampal in the lead, portraying the character of Mumbai's real-life gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, released worldwide on 8th September 2017 and has been receiving rave reviews. Actors Rajesh Shringarpore and Anand Ingle, who played pivotal roles in the movie have also been appreciated for their hard work. Mumbaikars have been praising the film since its conception. Well, the film is being celebrated not only in Mumbai but outside the city as well. We recently came across a picture that was clicked in Alibaug (outskirts of Mumbai). In the picture, we can see 'Daddy' fans dressed up like Arun Gawli, sporting a white shirt and white trousers with a Gandhi 'topi' on the head. They are seen standing in front of a huge poster of the film that features Arjun Rampal as Daddy.
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Aditya Roy Kapur makes ailing fan’s dream come true

'Tis the season to spread warmth and good cheer, and that is exactly what Bollywood hunk Aditya Roy Kapur has been up to. The ‘OK Jaanu’ actor recently took a trip to a city hospital to pay a surprise visit to a superfan who is currently being treated for a life-threatening sickness. According to reports, the actor heard of the girl’s condition and decided to fulfil her biggest wish.

It has been reported that the hunk, who enjoys a large fan following, went to the hospital and spent almost an entire day with the girl and the other patients who gathered to meet him. This dream meet was organised by an NGO that got in touch with the actor. Aditya made it a point to carry along a few gifts for his fan, who in return also had something special to gift him. If rumours of the actor collecting fan mail are true, then you can bet that the small gift he received from his little friend will be with him forever in his collection.
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Mallika Sherawat back in Mumbai with French beau, meets filmmakers


After trotting the globe with her French boyfriend, Cyrille Auxenfans, Mallika Sherawat is finally back in Mumbai. The actress, who found true love in Paris, is currently meeting filmmakers and old friends in the city of dreams. It was in May that she made her last trip to India with her French beau to acquaint him with the idea of 'desi love'. The love smitten couple was spotted walking hand in hand and had posed for picture perfect shots. However, this time around it looks more like an official trip. Is Mallika secretly signing the dotted line for a Hindi film? Only time will tell!

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Pooja Bhatt celebrates Diwali in Pakistan

Post Uri attacks, there has been much tension in the India-Pakistan ties. Bollywood too found itself at the receiving end as several bodies had decided to ban Pakistani artistes from working in India. They even threatened to stall the release of Karan Johar’s ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ since it starred Pakistani talent Fawad Khan. However, after intervention, the film did find a safe release. Amidst the Indo-Pak tension, Pooja Bhatt headed out to Karachi and celebrated Diwali in the Pakistani city. The actress-turned-filmmaker is being hosted by singer Ali Azmat of ‘Junoon’ band fame. This was reportedly a personal trip for the ‘Zakhm’ actress. Talking to the media there, Pooja stated that she was happy to visit Karachi and added that she has travelled to Pakistan several times before.

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No one can stand before me in a war, says Ajay on his clash with KJo

Come October 28, movie lovers will be treated to two big-ticket Bollywood films as Ajay Devgn’s ‘Shivaay’ takes on Karan Johar’s ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ at the box-office. Though Ajay’s action-drama will be forced to share business with Karan’s romantic-drama, the actor remains confident of his film’s success. Talking about the clash to a daily, the National Award-winning actor said that he announced his release date when “no other film was set to release over the same weekend”. Ajay also went on to insist that there is no war between Karan and him. He added that if he were to wage a war, “no one would be able to stand” before him.
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Om Puri considering retirement from Bollywood, willing to help Uri Attack martyr's family

Om Puri made headlines recently with his derogatory comments about Indian soldiers on the unfortunate Uri attacks. However, the actor accepted his mistake and stated that he is open to any punishment given by Indian government. But he clarified that banning his films is not the solution. According to reports, Om Puri has now decided that he won't participate in any television show again. He also explained that what he said about the soldiers, was wrong and unintentional. The senior actor also expressed the willingness to meet the soldiers' families and help their children in whatever way he can afford to. Om Puri also revealed that he is considering retirement soon.
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Sidharth Malhotra trying to patch up with Alia Bhatt?

Remember few days ago we told you how Alia Bhatt - Sidharth Malhotra's romance had reached a dead end? Well the first one to know about this unfortunate development was Varun Dhawan who was warned by Alia to not tease her by Sid's name as they weren't together any more. However, Sid seems to be in no mood to let go his ladylove so soon and is trying every possible thing under the sun to woo her back. Reportedly, the actor has now moved closer to Alia's apartment in Juhu (Mumbai suburbs) and has bought a swanky apartment where he would be moving in sooner than expected. As per the reports, the reason Sid has decided to move from his sea-facing apartment in Bandra to Juhu is because he wants to be closer to Alia and try his luck wooing her back in his life. Alia recently shifted to her new pad in Juhu with her sister and now that Sid too has moved closer to her, will they rekindle their romance? Well, only time would tell. Interestingly, Varun too stays in the close vicinity and it would be interesting to see all three 'students' of Karan Johar's Dharma academy staying at a stone throw distance from each other.
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Amitabh Bachchan - Taapsee Pannu starrer Pink's original climax was changed for viewers

Yes, this happened! Taapsee Pannu's Meenal act in Shoojit Sircar's 'Pink' may have raised goose bumps on your arms, however, the actress reveals that the original climax according to the storyline of the film was the complete opposite of what we saw. The Amitabh Bachchan and Piyush Mishra starrer has received nation-wide appreciation, so much so that they have even raised a request of making the film tax free in several regions. In a recent interaction, Taapsee, who essayed the role of Meenal, one of pivotal characters in the film, revealed that the original climax was to make the bad guys of the film, precisely Rajveer and his friends win but the makers did not go with the same keeping the audience's reaction in mind and hence the climax was changed. Well, we wonder how the masses would have reacted if that would have happened! Your thoughts?

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Here's why people find Nargis Fakhri's behaviour disrespectful and demeaning!

We know you are shocked, so were we to learn about this side to Nargis Fakhri. But before you jump the gun, please hold your horses. As per the latest reports on a web portal, Nargis Fakhri has been taking super special care of her health and is scared of almost everything. In fact, the reports suggest that the actress has been getting quite paranoid these days and is even scared of the water she drinks and the air she breathes. Remember the sudden, self-imposed long break she went on during the release of 'Housefull 3'? Well, the actress later revealed that she had fallen ill because of arsenic and lead poisoning and hence, she is taking extra care about everything she does. A source was quoted saying to the portal that Nargis is scared that she will fall sick again and gets finicky even if she is attending work-related meetings in 5-star hotels. The actress prefers carrying a water bottle of her own and covers her face everywhere she goes, fearing a viral attack. The source further said that people who don't know about her paranoia find her behaviour quite disrespectful and demeaning!
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Has Kabir Khan broken ties with YRF over 'Tiger Zinda Hai'?

Few days ago, Yash Raj Films announced their next with Salman Khan, 'Tiger Zinda Hai', which is a sequel to the 2012 blockbuster 'Ek Tha Tiger'. While the audience would get to see the ex-lovebirds Salman and Katrina Kaif back together on screen in 'TZH' reprising their roles from the original, one name that has been conspicuous by its absence is that of director Kabir Khan who directed 'Ek Tha Tiger'. We all know by now that Kabir is not going to wield the megaphone for the sequel, which would be directed by 'Sultan' director Ali Abbas Zafar, but not many know what exactly went wrong between Kabir and YRF due to which the film later went to Ali. As per reports, Kabir now wants to be the line producer of films which he directs and hence, wishes to have a say in the budget management and allocation. Unfortunately, YRF doesn't follow this practice and even in case of 'TZH', they didn't make an exception. Hence, Kabir backed off from the project which was originally offered to him and that's when Zafar was brought on board to direct the much-awaited sequel. We wonder if this has soured the relationship between Kabir and YRF and whether they would collaborate on any other project in the future. Let's wait and watch!
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Post breakup with Alia, Sidharth Malhotra flirts with iiSuperwomanii Lilly Singh

Is there something brewing between LA based YouTube star Lilly Singh and popular Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra? We guess not but a recent cryptic tweet shared by the two may tell otherwise. Sid, who has been in the news for his alleged breakup with fellow co-star Alia Bhatt, seems quite flirtatious with his recent tweet. It all started when iiSuperwomanii shared a picture from his latest photo shoot saying, "WELL. Any chance you have a brother that looks just like you that lives in LA? ASKING FOR A FRIEND. #NamedLilly." To which a tactful Mr. Malhotra replied, "Nah sadly my genes are limited to #NewDelhi only, let me know if she visits ;) @IISuperwomanII." While this could be just a random message they shared to tease their fans, what are your thoughts?

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Revealed! The reason behind Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya's divorce

Media is abuzz with the saddening news of Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya and Ashwin's divorce. The news has left everyone shocked and heartbroken. What exactly went wrong between the couple is better known to them. However, according to a media portal, the reason behind their divorce might be 'loss of interest and love'. Reportedly, a source has stated that Soundarya and Ashwin were never in love and hardly interacted with each other and their gestures towards each other too suggested that they were not fond of each other anymore. Even after dating for four years, the couple tied the knot just for the sake of it, reports suggest. Sigh!
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Ranveer Singh to begin Zoya Akhtar’s rapper flick after ‘Befikre’ release

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh will put his money where his mouth is, as he gears up to play a rapper in Zoya Akhtar’s next. The star, who has rapped before for television commercials, will show off his skills on the big screen. As reported early this year, Ranveer will play an underdog who rises from the slums of Mumbai (Dharavi) to become a rapper with a heart and a voice that addresses Dalit oppression. The film tentatively titled 'Gully Boy', is inspired by real-life rappers like Divine and Naezy whose work has ranged from speaking about petty crimes in their respective Mumbai neighbourhoods of Kurla and Andheri to sharing stories about finding a voice and becoming activists. Latest reports suggest that the film will go on floors after the release of Ranveer’s romantic flick ‘Befikre’. He has also reportedly been signed on for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s periodic drama ‘Padmavati’ with Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor.
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Salman Khan couldn’t take his eyes off Aishwarya in ‘ADHM’ trailer?

Well, well what can we say other than it's starting to look like things are changing for better. Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai have maintained their silence on each other post their split, however, things are changing for good we see. According to popular reports, the 'Sultan' actor managed to get a glimpse of Karan Johar's much in news film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' and guess what caught his attention? It's Aishwarya's haunting beauty. The actor kept raving about how beautiful she is till the time he finished watching the video. Now isn't that utterly sweet?

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Arijit Singh to join Coldplay for November gig?

British rock band Coldplay have yet to confirm their Mumbai gig in November, but that hasn’t stopped rumour mills from circulating various reports. As 'the date' draws closer, the latest buzz surrounding this tour states that singer Arijit Singh will be joining them for the gig. It is however still unclear if the Bollywood singer will join Chris Martin and his band for a duet or if it will be a solo gig before the concert. Needless to say, this tiny detail has got fans eagerly awaiting the rumoured November gig. Arijit is currently on top of his game after wooing the audience over with his soulful ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ title track. The song which was released online on August 29, has already crossed the 10 million mark on YouTube.
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Aishwarya-Ranbir’s steamy scenes in ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ has Big-B seeing red?

The first teaser trailer of Karan Johar’s upcoming romantic flick ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ has been making all the right noises around town. Everything, from its intriguing story line to Ranbir Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s steamy scenes along with Fawad Khan’s appearance and Anushka Sharma’s character has kept fans guessing about the film. However, Aishwarya’s bold scenes with Ranbir ultimately stole the show, as it was the first time that fans got to see the former beauty queen play such a character.

Reports now claim that these scenes have got Ash’s father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan seeing red. Apparently, the superstar is fuming over Aishwarya steaming up the screen with Ranbir. It had earlier been reported that Big B even approached Karan to cut off her kissing scene in the film. The makers thought the intimate scenes wouldn’t be a problem, as nothing was flagged during the narrations. However, like the audience, even Aishwarya’s family was ‘stunned to see her bold avatar’.

There are also reports that state Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya got into a ‘tiff’ on the day of the trailer launch, as Bachchan Sr. was fuming over the steamy scenes. Abhishek put up a very supportive front and according to reports, shared the teaser ‘as a formality’. Amitabh, claim the reports, however, stuck to his guns and refused to budge from his decision of not sharing the link on his social networking handles.

However, considering the Bachchan family are thorough professionals, we would take these rumours and reports with a pinch of salt.
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Priyanka charged a whopping Rs 15 crore for promoting Assam tourism?

Getting Bollywood celebs to endorse a campaign can make the campaigners shell out a hefty price that can burn a big hole in their pockets. Well at least, that’s what has happened in the case of Priyanka Chopra who has been signed by Assam government to be the face of their tourism campaign, ‘Awesome Assam’. As per the reports, the actress has charged Rs 15 crore for 10 days shoot and that comes to a whopping Rs 1.5 crore per day. While her international star status is expected to do wonders and help Assam tourism in a big way, the fact that PeeCee charged such exorbitant amount for the campaign hasn’t gone down too well with a lot of people. Many have lashed out at Priyanka for charging such excessive fees especially when the state is reeling under major financial crisis and is struggling to cope up after being hit with one of the worst floods sometime ago. Two months ago, the governor had said there is enormous stress on the state exchequer and is not in a position to satisfy its budgetary demands. “It can barely meet its basic commitments like salaries, pension,” he said. Now whether Priyanka should have charged such exorbitant fees or should have done the campaign for free is a controversial debate that probably wouldn’t die down too soon.

However, the office of the state Tourism Development has sent a letter that states that the media reports about her charging that amount were false. Her spokesperson also added that although the actor has been approached for the same, there have been no talks about the money yet
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Akshay Kumar - Shah Rukh Khan's big box office clash

Bollywood has witnessed a lot many titanic clashes at the box office in the past. This year too could have witnessed one of the biggest celluloid clashes, if Shah Rukh Khan hadn't postponed the release of his next 'Raees' which initially clashed with Salman Khan's 'Sultan'. However, while SRK did avert a big clash in Eid this year, it seems he might have tough time dealing with another box office clash in January next year. As per reports, SRK's next with Imtiaz Ali, 'The Ring' will clash with Akshay Kumar's next with Neeraj Pandey, 'Crack' on the Independence Day in August 2017. While this is the first time SRK is collaborating with Imtiaz and there is a certain intriguing mystery around the film, the fact that Akshay-Neeraj's collaboration has been extremely impressive and successful at the ticket counters in the past cannot be ignored. It goes without saying that Akshay's recent track record with Neeraj (Special 26, Baby, Rustom) will surely work in the favour of 'Crack', while SRK too has something new to offer when it comes to 'The Ring'. His coming together with Imtiaz has surely upped the intrigue quotient among his fans. Let's wait and watch who wins this box office battle.
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Sonakshi Sinha opens up about being a part of ‘Dabangg 3’


Ever since Arbaaz Khan announced that he is going to make the third installment of his hit franchise 'Dabangg', speculations have been rife about Sonakshi Sinha being a part of the film. While Arbaaz, in an exclusive interview to TOI maintained that Sonakshi will be a part of 'Dabangg 3', Salman has maintained a stoic silence on the subject and decided not to probe the issue. However, in a recent interview, Sonakshi Sinha has put rumour mills to rest. When asked if she is not going to be a part of 'Dabangg 3', Sonakshi very calmly answered, "false". This definitely confirms the actresses' presence in the film and we can't be more excited about it. Interestingly, 'Dabangg 3' is set to be a film with two female leads, one of which is Sonakshi but it is better to wait for an official announcement about the same. On the work front, Sonakshi will be next seen in 'Akira' which has her play the role of a fierce, badass college student.
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Kamal Haasan’s daughter Shruti Haasan had ugly showdown with his girlfriend Gautami?

Shruti Haasan’s first venture with father and superstar Kamal Haasan ‘Sabash Naidu’ was expected to be a big thing in the Indian film industry but their first project hasn’t been experiencing smooth sail. While the senior actor is still recuperating from his leg injury and will join Shruti on the sets in September, the star daughter is reported to have had an ugly showdown with the costume designer of the film who happens to be Kamal’s girlfriend Gautami. Gautami and Shruti have always had differences regarding their costume choices but this time, it seems to have gone out of hand. Let’s hope they sort out their differences, whatsoever before Kamal joins them for the shoot.

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Tiger Shroff is scared of someone who's stronger than him

Right from his debut film Heropanti to his forthcoming superhero fantasy film, 'A Flying Jatt', Tiger Shroff has proved how he is Bollywood's Jean Claude Van Damme and Michael Jackson put together! The actor is simply outstanding when it comes to performing breath-taking action sequences and can sweep a million women off their feet with his impeccable dancing skills. However, the young heartthrob did confess that in real life, he is very scared of someone who is actually stronger than him. And if you thought he is hinting at his father Jackie Shroff, then you are wrong! Apparently, Tiger is very scared of his mother, Ayesha Shroff. The actor said that the biggest similarity in him and his superhero character in 'A Flying Jatt' is that they both are scared of their mothers and that his mother is actually stronger than him. For those not in the know, Tiger is a huge admirer of Hrithik Roshan, especially his dancing skills and idolises him to the core. When asked if he would like to show the film to Hrithik, Tiger said he would love to, provided Hrithik could spare some time off his busy schedule.
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Katrina Kaif and Robert Pattinson look great together, here’s proof!

Ever since Katrina Kaif has made her debut on Facebook, she has made it a point to be active on it and also be in touch with all her fans. The recent picture that Katrina shared on her social media handle is quite interesting and beautiful to look at. The actress has shared a picture of her posing with a wax replica of Hollywood star Robert Pattinson. Kaif captioned the picture saying, "How do we look together? In my own little Twilight zone." We think they look amazing together! How about a Hollywood film opposite Pattinson, Katrina? On the work front, she will next be seen in 'Baar Baar Dekho' opposite Sidharth Malhotra.
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When Rajinikanth walked alone on the streets like a commoner

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This is why good friend Ayan Mukerji skipped Katrina’s birthday bash?

Katrina Kaif’s recently held birthday party was the talk of the town as the who’s who of the industry along with her close friends and family came down to wish the diva on the big day. While ex-flame Ranbir Kapoor was missing at the bash for obvious reasons, the absence of their common friend Ayan Mukerji couldn’t go unnoticed. Amid rumours of Ayan Mukerji choosing Ranbir over Katrina post their split, a report claimed that he did not attend the bash because he was not in the country and was busy working in Los Angeles on his future project with Ranbir.


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Here's why Irrfan is scared of being abused by Salman's fans

Irrfan Khan is busy garnering acclaim and accolades for his latest release Madaari which has hit the silver screens today. The actor has once again enthralled the audience with a spectacular performance. However, the National Award winning actor, who is known to be one of the outspoken stars in the industry, fears that he might be abused by Salman Khan's fans. And the reason behind his fear is the statement he gave in a recent interview. Irrfan was asked to rate five actors according to their talent and being unabashedly honest guy that he is, Irrfan rated Salman last in the list. The list included names like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor and Salman Khan. While Irrfan rated Ranbir as the best actor among the five, he said Salman should be the last and immediately added that he hopes Salman's fans don't abuse him for rating their favourite star last in the list. Let's wait and watch how the 'Sultan' star's fans react to Irrfan's comment.
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Parineeti Chopra not part of 'Dabangg 3'?

Few days ago we told you that Parineeti Chopra was the top most contender to be cast opposite Salman Khan in 'Dabangg 3' and that both Salman and Arbaaz Khan are extremely keen to have Parineeti on board to replace Sonakshi Sinha. However, there is a twist in the tale. Reportedly, Parineeti has denied being offered 'Dabangg 3' and was shocked to read the news. In her recent statement, Parineeti said that she got to know about the development when she read about it in the news and had no clue about it till then. The actress also added that her team was in a tizzy as they too were totally clueless about Parineeti being offered 'Dabangg 3' and frantically called her to check what was going on. The actress did confirm though that the film is in its scripting stage and if offered to play the lead opposite Salman, she would love to do it. Let's hope and pray that this deal materialises as after Anushka and Salman, people are waiting with bated breath to see the fresh pairing of Parineeti and Salman together on screen.
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Rakesh Roshan refuses to shift Kaabil's release date?

Yesterday we told you how SRK and Ritesh Sidhwani, one of the co-producers of 'Raees' went and met Rakesh Roshan to discuss the possibility of shifting the release date of Hrithik Roshan starrer 'Kaabil'. Apparently, both films are set for a big box office clash on January 26, 2017. Onlookers say that SRK was visibly very happy while he walked out of Roshan Sr's house after the meeting and it was speculated that things probably worked out in his favour. However, the latest development in the story is that Rakesh Roshan has refused to shift the release date of 'Kaabil'. As per reports, the veteran filmmaker, who SRK shares fantastic rapport with, has maintained that the clash between his son's film and SRK's 'Raees' is still on. Now the only way they can assure or expect a win-win situation for both the films is that either they divide the theatres between them or SRK once again decides to postpone his film, which now looks very unlikely considering he already averted Raees' clash with 'Sultan' and shifted it to early next year. Keep watching this space for more updates.
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You'll be surprised to see what Bobby Deol is up to these days!

Dharmendra's younger son Bobby Deol made a stunning debut with 'Barsaat' opposite Twinkle Khanna and impressed us with his acting skills in films like 'Gupt', 'Soldier' and 'Ajnabee'. However, his career has shown a downward graph ever since and one wonders what the actor is up to these days. Well, you will be surprised to know about his new found love. The actor has now taken to DJing. Yes, you read that right! Bobby will be seen as a Disk Jockey at a live musical event which is scheduled to happen on July 29 in Delhi. An invite to the said event has been doing the rounds that has Bobby Deol as its face on the poster which reads, "For the first time ever in Delhi. Bobby Deol spinning live and loud." Well, it's good to try your hands at something new once in a while Bobby. For those not in the know, the actor will make his comeback to movies in actor Shreyas Talpade's directorial film.
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Kareena Kapoor - Sonam Kapoor starrer ‘Veere Di Wedding’ delayed?

Ever since the cast for the movie 'Venere Di Wedding' was finalised with Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania, everybody is excited and are waiting for this unusual film made under Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor’s joint production. Following the news of Kareena’s pregnancy, there were rumours that she may opt out of the project. However, the producers released an official statement confirming that the actress is still very much a part of the film. However, now it looks like the project has hit a stumbling block. According to reports, the shoot which was supposed to begin in August has been delayed due to budget constraints. The makers, however, have denied the talks and maintained that they haven't finalised any locations yet.
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SRK, Salman pose with a 14-year old entrepreneur

Superstars often find themselves at the centre of all attention what with more than half of the world waiting to meet them or even catch a glimpse of them. But a 14-year old Arab boy has had the pleasure of meeting almost all the renowned names from across the world. Son of Dubai construction mogul, Saif Ahmed Belhasa, Rashed is an entrepreneur who, along with managing a successful business of sneakers, also co-owns a fashion line! The kid has posed with the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Lionel Messi and Jackie Chan. Well, aren't you envious of this teenager who is having the time of his life!

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Nargis Fakhri faints on the sets of 'Azhar'

The shooting of the biopic on the controversial cricketer, Mohammad Azharuddin titled 'Azhar' is underway. The movie will have Emraan Hashmi essaying the role of the cricketer, while Nargis Fakhri, Prachi Desai and Lara Dutta in pivotal roles. And looks the filming of the movie is taking a toll on Nargis' health. According to a report on Mid-Day, the actress collapsed while shooting for a song sequence and a doctor had to be called. A source told Mid-Day, "The film's shoot wrapped up a while ago, but the makers wanted to film an additional song which is the recreation of the popular song 'Oye Oye' from 'Tridev' (1989). The actress was filming the sequence at a film studio yesterday when, suddenly she collapsed and a doctor had to be called. Nargis was running high fever as well and the unit had to pack up. This ended up costing a loss of around Rs 35-40 lakh to the makers." When Mid-Day contacted Nargis, the actress said that she was ecstatic to shoot the song, but suddenly felt giddy and uneasy while filming. She further said that a doctor was indeed called to sets and since her fever had shot up and she headed home for the day. However, the actress said that she will be back to shooting the very next day since the film's release is a month way. Now, that's some dedication girl!

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Shatrughan Sinha takes a dig at PM Narendra Modi

Shatrughan Sinha is known for his witty sense of humour and doesn’t shy away from speaking his heart out. During the launch of his book, ‘Anything But Khamosh,’ the actor-cum-BJP leader took a potshot at PM Narendra Modi. When Mr. Sinha was asked about his straightforward attitude, he replied saying, “Main dil ki batein karta hun, mann ki batein nahi kar sakta.” (I speak from the heart, not from the mind) Those who didn’t get what the joke is about, Shatrughan was taking a dig at PM Narendra Modi’s special program called ‘Mann Ki Baat.’ The veteran actor has always been in awe of the Indian PM and is a big fan of his vision for the country. It would be interesting to see what Shatrughan has written for the PM in his book.

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Nimrat Kaur: I've tried marijuana only once

Bollywood actress, Nimrat Kaur, will be seen playing Akshay Kumar's love interest in the upcoming film, Airlift. Nimrat came into limelight through her role in the internationally lauded film, The Lunchbox, and played a pivotal character in US political thriller TV series, Homeland. She said coming into showbiz was a "weird thing” for her. On being asked whether she has tried cannabis or marijuana, Nimrat Kaur, in an interview with Culture Machine’s ‘UnBlushed’ series, said that it is something she has tried, but is not a part of her regular life. The actress added that she believes in being healthy and in being herself.

Find out why SRK and Sanjay Leela Bhansali have no time for each other...
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali and SRK have no time for each other?

Sanjay Leela Bhansali had earlier been quoted saying how much he respects SRK and how fond he is of King Khan. During a recent press conference, Bhansali revealed that he did not invite SRK for the ‘Bajirao Mastani’ screening and nor did King Khan invite the noted filmmaker for the ‘Dilwale’ screening. However, before the rumours mills are set abuzz, Bhansali added that they were all very busy and that he understands that SRK is short on time due to the release of his film since he was spearheading the whole thing, as told to Pinkvilla.com. He also asserted that there were a lot of SRK versus SLB stories doing the rounds and he is no star when compared to SRK. He, however, plans to show him ‘Bajirao Mastani’ and watch ‘Dilwale’ too, sometime later.

On the other hand, Amitabh Bachchan seems to be unhappy with 'Wazir'. Know more...
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Amitabh Bachchan unhappy with 'Wazir'?

Amitabh Bachchan has been missing from the promotional events of Wazir. Big B, who is shooting in Kolkata for a Sujoy Ghosh production, missed the trailer launch in November and more recently, the unveiling of a song. According to Mid-Day.com sources, the reason why Big B is not participating in the promotional events is because he is unhappy with Farhan been given more prominence in the film. Therefore, he did not bother to manage his dates for the promotional campaign. Well, we can only hope that Big B reconciles and joins the team in the upcoming promotions.

Find out why Sunny Deol is miffed with his Ghayal Once Again co-stars...
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Sunny Deol miffed with 'Ghayal Once Again' actresses

Actor-director Sunny Deol seems to be upset over the catfights between the actresses of his upcoming directorial venture Ghayal Once Again, as per a report on Mid-day.com. The two fresh-faced actresses Aanchal Munjal and Diana Khan allegedly cannot stand each other, with things even going to the extent that both actresses want to be better than the other when it comes to makeup and styling. The report goes on to state that things got a little nasty while the actresses were preparing for a shoot and Sunny had to intervene and pacify the girls.

Sushant Singh does not seem to be keen on romancing Priyanka Chopra. Click on the next slide to know more...
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Sushant Singh not keen on romancing Priyanka Chopra?

With Bajirao Mastani opening to positive reviews, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is all set make the next big announcement. As per reports, the filmmaker’s next production is a film on the life of legendary poet-lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi. While Priyanka Chopra has been roped in to play Amrita Pritam, Irrfan Khan has reportedly been signed to play Sahir. However, according to a report on 9xe.com, Sushant Singh Rajput, who was approached to play Priyanka's lover, Imroze in the love saga, has excused himself from the ambitious project. Well, we wonder what made Sushant change his mind.

Meanwhile, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai stars, Kajol, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan will reunite on a TV show. Know more...
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'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' trio to reunite on a TV show?

The 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' stars, Kajol, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan will reunite on a TV show. According to a report on Bollywoodlife.com, the 'Dilwale' couple will make an eye-catching entry in a helicopter on the reality show hosted by Salman Khan. Not only will they be making a grand entry, they will also be seen mouthing their 'KKHH' and 'Karan Arjun' dialogues to reminisce their yesteryear days. While it may still be a dream to watch the three come together in a flick, we can do with the TV show for now.

However, Kajol may be seen starring opposite hubby Ajay Devgn in a movie. Know more…
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Ajay Devgan and Kajol to team up for a film

After having appeared with Shah Rukh Khan in Dilwale, Kajol will be next seen in a film alongside husband Ajay Devgn. Though the project was confirmed in 2014, things did not really work out as both Kajol and Ajay were busy with their prior commitments. However, now that Dilwale has released and the shooting for Ajay’s Shivvay is about to end, the project has once again been put to motion, states a report on DNA.com. It further mentions that Kajol confirmed the news saying that the film’s script has been finalised and its title and genre will be released soon.

Read on to know how Ekta Kapoor seems to be getting back at Akshay Kumar...
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Is Ekta Kapoor getting back at Akshay Kumar?

Ekta Kapoor and Akshay Kumar made headlines a couple of years ago when they teamed up for 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobaara.' It was then rumoured that Akshay and Ekta got into a major tiff as she blamed Akki’s lack of interest in the promotional activities to be the cause of the film’s failure. And going by the recent rumours, looks like Ekta hasn’t forgotten the tiff. It is said that, in order to get back at Akshay, Ekta intentionally finalized the release date of 'Kya Kool Hain Hum' to be January 27, the same as that of 'Airlift’s'. An insider was quoted by 9xe, saying that the rumours were just that – rumours and that the only reason why Ekta chose this date was because she didn’t want the film to get delayed further.

Tiff and clashes are not uncommon in the industry. While Ekta and Akki are yet to clear out their differences, read on to find out why Aditya Chopra is upset with Katrina Kaif…
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Aditya Chopra upset with Katrina Kaif?

Aditya Chopra is known to work almost exclusively with actors and actresses that he launches. Katrina Kaif, however, was an exception. Aditya and Katrina shared a healthy relationship and respect for each other, until Kaif refused a film offered by him. According to a report on Bollywoodlife.com, a source revealed that Aditya is not very forgiving. The source further stated that Aditya felt slighted when Kat turned down Gunday and that he felt he'd done a big favour by offering some great roles when very few big directors had faith in her. The report also stated that Adi felt that she should have had reciprocated the gesture and agreed to act in Gunday, even if she wasn’t happy with her part. The report further added that Kat is trying to build bridges with Adi ever since but Adi is not in a forgiving mood. She had also dropped in at YRF but received an icy treatment from the producer-director. However, Kat is still hopeful, added the source.

Find out who is going to be SRK's next leading lady...
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Kangana Ranaut to pair opposite Shah Rukh Khan?

Kangana Ranuat, is probably the only A-list actress who hasn’t come on-screen with any of the Khans so far and has never even expressed any eagerness to change that fact. So when rumours of Kangy being paired up opposite Shah Rukh Khan begin to do the rounds, it does make for a big news. Reportedly, Ranaut is being considered for Anand L Rai’s upcoming film with SRK, where the latter will be seen playing a dwarf. While there is no confirmation of the same yet, we hope these rumours turn out to be true, because this one is going to be one on-screen Jodi to look out for, right?

While we are raving over the SRK-Kangana news, read on to find out how Salman-Alia made headlines recently...
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Salman Khan keeps Alia Bhatt waiting

Salman Khan is known to be generous and bighearted. But at a recent awards function, that side of his wasn’t seen, at least by Alia. She reached the venue early for her performance. But the actress was kept waiting for the next five hours as Salman Khan took her slot and Alia's act was pushed to the end of the show. But there was more agony in store for her. While she was performing, a firework landed on her bare arm. Despite the painful burn, Alia performed with a smile, but as soon as she was away from the sea of eyes, the 22-year-old burst into tears.

Click the following slide to know whether Akshay Kumar is displeased with the three Khans…
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Akshay displeased with Khans?

Each year, all three major festivals in India – Diwali, Eid and Christmas – are booked by the three Khans, Shah Rukh and Salman and Aamir, for the release of their films. While answering a question during an event of his upcoming film Airlift, Akshay Kumar indirectly expressed his displeasure at not getting any festival holiday for his film, as reported by Bollywood Life. He said that as all major festivals are booked by others, he is only left with the option of Republic Day. However, he was quick to add that there is nothing wrong in pre-booking the release of your film 1 or 2 years in advance.

Click the following slide to know who is forcing Sunny Leone to bear a child…
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Sunny Leone-Daniel Weber all set to welcome their baby

Sunny Leone may soon become a mother if she gives in to the pressure of having a child. The Ek Paheli Leela actor revealed that her mother-in-law wants a grandchild and that she and husband Daniel Weber are taking too long according to her, as reported by DNA. Sunny said that she and Weber want to turn parents, but she has been neck deep in work. The Baby Doll has now made her niche in Bollywood with quite a few hit item numbers and successful films to her credit which she feels has been a united journey for her and Daniel.

Well, until we get some good news, check out which actress is all set to turn a cop on screen…
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Vidya Balan to play cop in 'Te3n'

A power house of talent, Vidya Balan has always enthralled the audience with her performance, and now the actress is all set to play the role of a cop in Sujoy Ghosh’s upcoming film Te3n. Speaking at the launch of a crime-fiction novel, the actress said, “ I am playing a cop, it's a special appearance. I was excited because it's a fabulous script.” The film, directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, features Amitabh Bachchan and actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui in pivotal roles.
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Priyanka is Sexiest Asian Woman, once again

Priyanka Chopra has been making India proud with her act in the international TV series, Quantico. Even while the show is on, she has once again brought India into limelight by winning the Sexiest Asian Woman poll conducted by a UK-based newspaper. The thing to note is that Priyanka had also won the same title last year. So, the actress is now on a hat-trick. She has expressed happiness at the result. But she has also given a piece of advice to females stating that sexiness is all in the mind. Priyanka is readying herself for the release of her flick, Bajirao Mastani on December 18.

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Celebs who made headlines in 2015

Shah Rukh Khan not playing lead in Gauri Shinde’s next?

Right from the day Gauri Shinde’s next film was announced; there have been rumours about Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt playing the leads. But a report on IANS states otherwise. While SRK is very much a part of the project, he will only be seen playing an extended cameo in the film.

A source in the report has been quoted as saying that it is a women-centric project with three male leads.

The source added, “One of the male leads is from the south filmdom. The makers are closely guarding the names of the lead actors.”

The film is jointly produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Dharma Productions and will be Gauri Shinde’s second project after English Vinglish.
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Celebs who made headlines in 2015

Sunny Leone told to get in shape?

Sunny Leone is one of the hottest actresses in Bollywood, however it turns out that someone doesn't think she is in shape. According to a report on Bollywoodlife.com, the actress was told by the stylist of Mastizaade that she will have to get into shape for her wardrobe for the film, which had two dresses, one shorts, a crop top and 27 bikinis. The report further states that Sunny stormed out teary-eyed before shooting a single scene. Looks like the actress was deeply hurt!

Read on to know about Abhishek Bachchan being in Chennai during the floods...
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Celebs who made headlines in 2015

Abhishek Bachchan stuck in Chennai floods?

Non-stop torrential rains have disrupted normal life in the city of Chennai. Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who was visiting Chennai, was also stuck in the city to due to the heavy downpour. However, much to the relief of his fans, Abhishek has shared the news of his safety through his Twitter handle. He tweeted saying, “Thank you all for the concern. Am safe and dry. Thoughts and prayers with the people more severely affected. #ChennaiFloods”

Read on to know where Mira-Shahid, Madhu-Masaba will be partying next…

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