Bollywood galore at Genelia D'Souza Riteish sangeet

Bollywood stars galore at Reteish-Genelia sangeet 

From Sanjay Dutt, Gauri Khan to Karan Johar and Abhishek Bachchan -- the who is who of Bollywood gathered for the sangeet ceremony of Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza at the Taj Lands End here.

Genelia looked gorgeous in white lehenga with peach embellishments, while detailed stone work on her lehenga and chunni added elegance to her attire. Her beau Riteish looked striking in a royal blue Sherwani.

Before going for the ceremony Tuesday, Riteish told reporters that his "brother and his family members will perform," adding that "I would love to dance with Genelia if she says yes."

The couples are all set to tie the knot Feb 3.

At the ceremony the family members of both Riteish and Genelia let their hair down.

Among friends and colleagues, Arshad Warsi and Jacky Bhagnani were the first ones to arrive at the venue in Bandra.

When asked Arshad who does he feel should settle down next, pat came the reply, "Salman should get married now."

Jacky, who had worked with Ritesh, said: "I am here from the boy's side. Riteish is my close friend."

"I don't know who all are getting married this year only hope I don't get married for next five years," he further added.

Checkout Ritesh - Genelia Sangeet Event Photos Here.

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Veena Malik says Vedita's assault accusation is a publicity stunt

Veena Malik has denied allegations that she assaulted co-actor, Vedita Pratap Singh while shooting a fight sequence for their film 'Mumbai 125km'.

The Pakistani actress says that she hasn't even been in Mumbai for a while and that Singh is just trying to garner publicity for herself.

"It is a concocted story, I am in Dubai since the last 30 days. So, how can I manhandle or hurt her," the Express Tribune quoted her as telling a website.

"The incident, which she claims to be real, is actually a reel shot and the injuries seen on her forehead were made up for the shot," she said. Hemant Madhukar, the director of the film for which the alleged fight scene was being shot, backed Malik's claim.

"I am not aware of any such incident on the set of my film. Since December 24, Veena has not shot a single scene for us. I don't know what Vedita is talking about," he said.

Earlier, Singh had accused Malik of intentionally hurting her while filming the fight scene. However, she has not responded to any of the recent statements made by Madhukar and Malik.

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SRK Shirish hug and make up, courtesy Sajid, Gauri

For a relationship that has oscillated for a decade and a half between collaboration and breakdown, this year was the climax. When B-Town's 'Big Fight' between Shah Rukh Khan and Shirish Kunder took place two nights ago, everyone predicted an end to the SRK-Shirish-Farah-Sajid relationship.

But, enter Sajid Khan, peacemaker and brother of Farah, who mediated between the warring factions and facilitated peace. A ceasefire has now been called between Khan and Kunder.

"It's a matter of my family, how can I not intervene?" asked Sajid. "I spoke to Karan [Johar] and Gauri yesterday morning. She too said, 'let's just meet up and sort this out once and for all'. I took Farah, Shirish and Sajid Nadiadwala to Shah Rukh's residence and spent a few hours there," added Sajid.

"It was a mutual decision. There were no blame games or shouting at each other. All three of them hugged each other and made up," said Sajid.

Meanwhile, elaborating on his family's relationship with the King Khan's, Sajid said, "Gauri and SRK are family. He did Farah's kanyadaan and he was one of the witnesses to the court marriage. Like all families we also go through ups and downs."

Talking about the friendship between Farah and SRK, he said, "I refuse to believe that Farah and SRK have any animosity for each other. And when people love each other so dearly, they also have the right to hate each other," said Sajid.


Sajid Nadiadwala drives Shirish Kunder (in the backseat), Farah Khan and Sajid Khan out of SRK's bungalow Mannat after the patch-up.

Shirish Kunder on Twitter: Shah Rukh and I just met, had a heart to heart chat and have resolved all misunderstandings. All animosity is now sorted for good. Some incidents in our life when resolved makes relationships stronger than they were ever before.

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Sussanne Excludes Priyanka

Hrithik’s wife didn’t invite PC to the ‘Agneepath’ success party because Gauri was there!

When PC, Gauri and Sussanne hung out - things have changed!

Despite being the heroine of ‘Agneepath’ Priyanka Chopra was noticeably absent from the film’s success party that Hrithik and Sussanne hosted. After rumours of Shah Rukh and Priyanka’s closeness started gaining more than its share of media attention, all the star wives, right from Sussanne to others, have been giving PC quite the cold shoulder.

This news is especially shocking since Priyanka is the ‘Krissh 3’ heroine and has a longstanding friendship with Hrithik and the Roshan family at large. The snubs don’t just stop there -- Priyanka was excluded at Gauri’s Christmas bash and was also apparently ignored at Parmeshwar Godrej’s bash in honour of Oprah Winfrey. Who could also forget the famous cold shoulder that PC got when she went to greet Gauri at the Zee Cine Awards? Gauri didn’t respond to Priyanka’s greeting and completely ignored her. Wow! Guess PC better watch out – it looks like she has some star wife enemies in the making!

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Shahrukh Shirish Make up

After Gauri and Farah intervene, the two parties patch up amidst tears...

SRK and Farah are pals again we hope

The entire country perked up when Shah Rukh and his former best friend, Farah Khan’s hubby, Shirish, came to blows. As one of only three witnesses at Farah and Shirish’s wedding, it was actually tragic to see how the relationship between Shah Rukh, Farah and Shirish had deteriorated as much as it had. When SRK refused 'Tees Maar Khan' things started getting sour and hit rock bottom at Sanjay Dutt’s party a few days ago. Well, sometimes one has to hit rock bottom to spring back up... and that’s just what happened between Farah and SRK. Sajid (Farah’s brother) took matters into his own hands and called up Gauri. Gauri said, in turn, that Farah was welcome at Mannat anytime as Mannat is Farah’s home. Touching, isn’t it? Well the making up didn’t end there. When Farah and Shirish came over with Sajid in tow, there were more tears and hugs exchanged over a three hour chat session, starting at four and ending at seven pm. Sajid Khan said of the matter, “If you are family for 20 years and some misunderstanding crops up, things need not be said, they are clearly understood.” Well, all’s well that ends well we hope! Stay tuned.

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Riteish-Genelia's marriage and TERE NAAL LOVE HO GAYA release predetermined?

Even though Riteish Deshmukh as well as Genelia D'Souza have done quite a few films individually since they made their big screen debut with TUJHE MERI KASAM (2003), they only did one more film together- MASTI. There were countless offers that came the way of this real life 'jodi' but for reasons known to them, they politely declined them all. However they changed their tune with TERE NAAL LOVE HO GAYA, hence indicating that it was pretty much a package affair that was designed to announce their togetherness as a real and reel life couple.

	view RITEISH-GENELIA'S STAR-STUDDED 'SANGEET' CEREMONY picture gallery

Says a source, ''In fact it was hardly surprising when the two announced that they were tying the knot since there was nothing hidden about them being a couple. However the fact that they also decided to work together in TERE NAAL LOVE HO GAYA and then release it in the same month with their wedding can hardly be termed as a coincidence.''

CHECK OUT: Riteish- Genelia is a better actor than me

When contacted, Riteish had his own reasoning to share. He said, ''You know what, when the film was offered to me in April last year, the original plan was to begin it's shooting around December. Since I was free then for about 40-50 days, I suggested that we use that time and start shooting earlier. Somehow Genelia too managed her dates and all credit to the makers that they pushed themselves for the early start of the film. Thanks to their cooperation we managed to wrap it up early. Otherwise as we talk, the shooting would still have been on. Guess this film had its own destiny,'' says Riteish with a straight face.

Well, here is wishing the love birds a great future ahead and hoping that the double bill indeed pays off for Riteish and Genelia this season once TERE NAAL LOVE HO GAYA releases all over on 24th February.

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Imran Khan with or without stubble - what suits best?

You have often seen him pleasing all with his clean shaven and chocolate-boy looks. But now you will spot the oh-so good looking actor of Bollywood, Imran Khan in stubble. Well the handsome hunk is not trying for some image makeover or making a style statement with it. Imran, under director Vishal Bhardwaj's instructions, has grown beard for his upcoming film MATRU KI BIJLI KA MANDOLA.

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Imran reveals, ''This is my new look for Vishal Bhardwaj's film MATRU KI BIJLI KA MANDOLA. We will start shooting post EK MAIN AUR EKK TU release i.e. sometime in mid February. Anushka Sharma is the leading lady of the film.''


Since the film has a rustic theme, the director in a bid to conceal Imran's customary boyish image have asked him to sport a beard.

While Imran is trying hard to get away from his chikna looks, you tell us if stubble suits on Imran's persona or he was best in his charming clean shaven look?

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Hrithik smitten by Gauri Khan; finds her hot!

Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan finds Shahrukh Khan's wife Gauri Khan hot. Recently, the actor shared a picture of him with Gauri on a micro-blogging site.

	GAURI KHAN and HRITHIK ROSHAN

Hrithik tweeted saying, ''With the most beautiful n talented girl in the world!! And hottest if I may add! Gauri khan!!! Watch out world, she's about to arrive!!''


As we all know that Shahrukh and Hrithik are quite close friends. But now, we also learnt that Hrithik shares a good rapport with Gauri Khan as well.

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Kangna Ranaut - This honey's got money

Kangana Ranaut likes to live life kingsize. Period. At 24, the young lady has a plush flat, a luxury car, an enviable wardrobe, et al. But Kangana admits that she's not at all wise with her moolah, and spends without thinking about tomorrow. CS gets into a fiscal chat with the lady, who's gearing up for a hectic year ahead:

The young and the reckless 
Well, there are a number of positives to being young and rich (laughs). I might sound rude but I feel at some level, there's no point in being really rich after 40 or 50.

For starters, age catches up with you by then; you lose your youth and energy. So, even if you wear the most expensive of outfits or scintillating diamond jewellery, it doesn't look that great on you. You simply don't have the stamina to party hard (laughs).

Moreover, when you reach that stage of your life, you have become very wise about your money. So, you think a zillion times before spending. I can safely say that I spend without thinking about tomorrow.

Living in the lap of luxury
I am a spendthrift. Shopping and dining are two of my favourite indulgences. I do most of my shopping in Paris, which really burns a hole in my pocket. Sometimes, when I am abroad, I go clubbing all night. But I am not much of a drinking and dancing person.

My idea of a perfect evening is a seven-course meal complete with caviar, fine wine and interesting conversations. At times, I just pack my bags and head off to a random place in the world, exploring it on my own.

Ms Richie Rich
Frankly, I am not at all wise with money. I don't value it too much. This might be because I was born in a well-to-do family. While my parents are pretty disciplined about finances, my grandfather really spoilt us.

He lavished all his pension money on us, giving us hundred bucks to spend every day. So, I have never craved for money. Then, since I started working at 17, money was never a problem. Touch wood.

Taking note
I don't have much idea about investments, bank accounts or property dealings. My dad keeps telling me to save and save, but I don't think that it's so important to be cautious at such a young age (laughs).

But I do take my parents advice at times in some matters. You can't totally escape your parents' influence if you live together (laughs).

On a serious note, I am thankful for the sense of independence that money has given me. I can live life on my own terms, and enjoy it to the fullest.

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After item number, it`s daredevil stunts for Katrina

Katrina Kaif is shooting in Havana for Kabir Khan's "Ek Tha Tiger" and Hollywood action director Conrad Palmisano is making the actress do daring stunts like free-falls.

Katrina, under the protective eye of co-star and friend Salman Khan, is doing what one member of Cuban unit describes as "the real thing".

"These are stunts that any macho hero would think twice before daring. Katrina is really pushing the envelope as far as the female machismo is concerned. She is doing free-falls with Salman by her side. We hear Kareena in 'Agent Vinod' and Kangna Ranaut in 'Krrish 2' would also be attempting the hi-jinks...," said the unit member.

When asked about her daredevil act, Katrina said: "Yeah, it's scary but great fun. I've only done very feminine delicate roles so far. This is a new challenge for me. I guess that's what I'm looking for at this stage of my career."

Palmisano, who has supervised the stunts for over 200 topnotch films and television series, oversaw Sheila LeBeouf's stunts in "Transformers: Dark Of The Moon", Nicolas Cage in the forthcoming "Seeking Justice" and Jackie Chan in "Rush Hour", informed the source from on-location.

Apparently Palmisano initially suggested "something softer" for Katrina.

The actress is preparing for them every morning.

"She wakes up at the crack of dawn to get warmed up for Palmisano's stunts. Then she gets down to action. Very risky ones, I might add which many of our Bollywood heroes would insist on being done by doubles. Lekin Katrina mein ek junoon hai. She is out to prove she can do action scenes as well...," said the source.

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Shah Rukh a brother? No way, says Vidya

Vidya Balan recently did a small act at the Screen Awards with Shah Rukh Khan where she addressed the superstar as 'brother'. However, she says calling SRK brother saddened her.

"I did not find that act interesting. I felt very sad that I called him my brother. The world can call Shah Rukh their brother, but I will never call him my brother," the 33-year-old said at the DVD launch here of her movie "The Dirty Picture".

After taking away all the awards for her performance in "The Dirty Picture", Vidya is currently busy promoting her next film "Kahaani".

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Reema Sen to get married with a pub king

There is a buzz floating around that Kolkata born actress and model Reema Sen is soon going to be hitched.

Although the official announcement is yet to be made, it is believed that the actress is all set to tie the knot with Delhi based restaurateur Shiv Karan Singh on March 11.

The duo has been dating for the past two years and it is expected that the lavish wedding will take place in Delhi along with Mehandi and Sangeet celebrations at Singh’s farmhouse.

Reema who is busy with her preparations for the special day is likely to dress in outfights designed by acclaimed fashion designers Tarun Tahiliani and Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

While Shiv Karan is the owner of some really good restaurants including Mocha, Shroom, Smoke House Grill, Reema is a not so established actress in Bollywood. Her first Hindi flick ‘Hum Ho Gaye Aapke’ flopped on the box office.

However, she has some acclaimed performances credited to her in Tamil cinema including those in Minnale, Rendu, Thimiru and Vallavan among others.

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Lisa Ray engaged

Indian-Canadian actress Lisa Ray is engaged to boyfriend Jason Dehni after he proposed to her on a recent vacation in Napa Valley. A delighted Lisa let the world know via twitter.

She tweeted, "Just returned from the glorious Napa Valley - the gourmand's and wine-lovers' paradise- with a DELICIOUS announcement. Stay tuned...

"'Delicious update': ENGAGED to the love of my life. Jason Dehni proposed in Napa. #happiestdayever (sic)," she added.

The model-turned-actress also posted a picture of herself with her fiance. Lisa, born to a Bengali father and a Polish mother, made her debut in Bollywood in 2001 with Vikram Bhatt's "Kasoor".

She is best known for her performance in Deepa Mehta's Oscar-nominated film, 'Water', The 39-year-old has successfully battled cancer after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2009. She announced she was cancer-free in 2010 after a stem cell transplant.

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Prateik-Amy move in together

The lovebirds are now living-in at Amy's pad 

Prateik and Amy Jackson now have their own love nest. The actor has moved into his girl's place at Bandra. The couple, who have been pretty open about their relationship, seem to be taking it to a new level.

Says a source, "Amy has been staying near Mount Mary. Prateik has been often spotted in the vicinity. But of late he has been staying over at her place. Residents in the area have been observing Prateik's continuous presence."

Adds the source, "Though Prateik also stays elsewhere in Bandra, he has been spending more time at Amy's place. A while back her mother had been staying over but now that she has gone back to the UK, he has shifted there."

Amy's spokesperson maintains, "Residents may have spotted them together as Amy is shooting with Prateik for their movie's promotions at Bandra Bandstand. The shoot is currently on."

The actor, who is apparently dating the British model, met her on the sets of their film Ek Deewana Tha. The duo has been spotted together at events and Prateik has stated that she is special.

A winner of the Miss Teen World title in 2008, Amy's modelling assignments landed her a role in a Tamil film Madrasapattinam after which she bagged a Hindi film with Prateik.

Smita Patil's son is also taking a keen interest in helping Amy find a foothold in Bollywood. He is making sure that she learns Hindi and has been introducing her to industry folk.

Even when she has to travel out of Mumbai, Prateik makes it a point to drop and pick her up from the airport.

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