Is Vidya still hung on to Shahid?

Is Vidya still hung on to Shahid?:


It has been several years that Shahid Kapoor and Vidya Balan who came close during the canning of Aziz Mirza’s ‘Kismet Konnection’ moved to their separate ways and ended their brief relationship. But the recent reports have it that Vidya is still not over Shahid.

There is rumor circulating that the south Indian beauty has been telling TV producers, including Ekta Kapoor, not to promote her ex- flame Shahid’s upcoming film ‘Mausam’, on her telly soap, ‘Bade Achche Lagte Hai’.

A reliable source said, “Shahid and Vidya became close during the shooting of Aziz Mirza’s Kismet Konnection and shared some close moments together. But it was for a short period of time and since then both have moved on with their respective partners. Or so one thought. But from her latest move it appears that Vidya has not moved on. There have been stories of her telling her Dirty Pictures producer Ekta Kapoor not to promote Shahid’s next film Mausam on Ekta’s serial, Bade Achche Lagte Hai. Why would a star of Vidya’s caliber and repute do such a thing unless she was still in love with Shahid? One wonders if there’s trouble in her relationship with her current beau, whom Vidya has been dating for over a year. It appears as if Vidya is still holding grudges against Shahid, while the actor has moved on and only wishes her well.”

However, contrary to the buzz that surrounds, a member of Balaji has something else to say, “Ekta’s decision not to promote Mausam on her serial Bade Achche Lagte Hain was not personal or anything to do with Vidya. Ekta is a professional and was very clear right from the beginning that only her film Dirty Picture would be promoted first in Balaji’s flagship television serials. Promoting upcoming releases through TV serials has always been one of the marketing strategies of Balaji but this time Ekta wants Dirty Picture to come first (before other’s films) on Bade Achche Lagte Hain as it’s one of the top-ranking popular serials today. Vidya is a very dignified and balanced girl who is in a happy space today. She is a professional who would never interfere in someone’s work. Nor does she need to resort to such gimmicks.”

Despite several attempts, Vidya could not be approached to comment.

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Anushka, Arjun to star in YRF’s next

Anushka, Arjun to star in YRF’s next:
Off screen’s hot couple (Anushka Sharma and Boney Kapoor’s son Arjun Kapoor) is going to share the screen space with each other in Yash Raj Banner’s next project.

Apparently, Aditya Chopra was suitably impressed with the new couple’s real life chemistry and decided to pencil in the stars in his forthcoming movie which is to be directed by ‘Do Dooni Chaar’ director Habib Faisal.

The film would mark Arjun’s debut in the film industry. Anushka however has already marked her place in B’town with 3 hit films to her credit.

An industry source revealed, “YRF has decided to make a romantic film with Arjun and Anushka in the lead. In fact, the two young actors were recently spotted at a fine dining restaurant in Andheri discussing the film with YRF scion Aditya Chopra.”

A source close to the Kapoor lad said, “Arjun is extremely close to Anushka. They care for each other a lot. Their friendship is very new but yet they look like they are extremely comfortable with each other.”

“Anushka and Arjun have been frequenting a multiplex in Juhu lately. Also they were spotted at many nightspots in the city. In fact, Arjun was one of the reasons of Anushka-Ranveer split,” added the source.

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Rakhi Sawant to cover up her derriere

Rakhi Sawant to cover up her derriere:
Bollywood’s item girl Rakhi Sawant is following in the footsteps of Hollywood stars like Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna and will be insuring her body parts.

Rakhi has undoubtedly got a svelte figure. She has undergone several surgeries to attain the glam body and now wants to secure it through insurance. The buzz has it that she may approach some foreign insurance companies for the same.

While talking to a tabloid, the bold and brash actress says “My face, hair and other body parts are my rozi roti and have given me a glam image, and I want to safeguard my assets to have a hassle-free career and life. Sharir ka Insurance karake main tension-free hona chahati hoon!”

Along with her hair and face, Rakhi plans to insure her cleavage and butt as well. Earlier it was reported that even Minissha Lamba and John Abraham got their butt cover upped.

Well, it seems this international trend is picking up steam in Bollywood too.

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Srk’s ‘Get Well Soon’ message for Salman

Srk’s ‘Get Well Soon’ message for Salman:
Well, it seems the alleged enmity between the two Khans of tinsel town Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan is going to end very soon as Srk has decided to put behind all his past differences and is praying for Salman’s good health.

Salman, who is suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia, a nerve disorder that causes severe pain in the face, left for the US last night along with some family members to undergo a surgery.

While sending out Eid greetings, Srk gave out a ‘Get Well Soon’ message for the ailing Khan as well.

“If anybody is unwell we all feel sad about it. I wish him (Salman) a speedy recovery and all the best in life. Because everyone misses him… it is very sad when you fall ill,” Shah Rukh told reporters.

Salman and Shahrukh called off their friendship after an ugly brawl at Katrina Kaif’s 2008 birthday party. They have not spoken with each other since then.

In the context of Salman leaving for the US, Shahrukh said, “I have undergone several surgeries and I think it is very important, when our bodies get injured or hurt, that they get cured soon. It is not nice when you lead an actor’s life. I wish for a healthy life not only on this auspicious day of Eid, but everyday. I don’t want people to have difficulties in life.”

He even prayed for latter’s family also, “These are tough times…more than the person who is suffering, the family does…I pray for his family…I wish them all the best. They are very good friends of mine and they are my family.”

The king Khan also added that health always comes first for him. “When people ask me how are your children I don’t tell them that they are studying well or are happy or are naughty, I say they are healthy. And I believe that is the biggest blessing. I hope he (Salman) gets cured very fast and comes back to work very fast,” he concluded.

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Hrithik visits Salman before his surgery

Hrithik visits Salman before his surgery:
Hrithik Roshan after the skirmish that he had with Salman Khan, decided to bury the hatchet and paid a visit to the ailing superstar at his Bandra residence.

The actor dropped by to wish Salman all the well and hoped for a healthy vigor post the surgery. A source revealed, “Hrithik Roshan was at a Juhu five star to launch the first promo of his upcoming film Agneepath. Right after the event, he went to Salman Khan’s residence, Galaxy Apartments in Bandra. He wanted to meet Salman before he left the country. Hrithik wanted to wish Salman luck with his treatment in the US. The two actors spent over two hours in each other’s company.”

For those in the dark, it may be recalled that Salman and Hrithik had a bitter fight over Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2010 film ‘Guzaarish’. Salman had commented on the film, saying, “Koi Kutta bhi nahi gaya dekhne”. Hrithik, the lead actor of the film was deeply hurt by Salman’s remarks and had retorted, “It’s not heroic to laugh or make fun of a filmmaker. In my opinion, a hero never gloats. When you are super successful, it should in fact make you more gracious and loving.”

Upset with Salman’s unsavory comment, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali too had said, “If such an old and trusted friend can be so insensitive, I don’t want anything to do with the entertainment industry.”

But now it seems they have buried their past differences and are on cordial terms with each other.

Salman Khan who would be treated for an acute neurological condition (trigeminal neuralgia) left for US on Monday. The actor on his way to airport tweeted – “Chalo guys am on my way to fix the short circuit in my nerve. (sic)”

We also wish him a speedy recovery.

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Kareena, Preity mend burnt bridges

Kareena, Preity mend burnt bridges:
Having warred for several years, tinsel town beauties Kareena Kapoor and Preity Zinta have finally ironed out their differences and have buried the hatchet.

The chirpy actress who was invited by Salman Khan at the special screening of his latest release ‘Bodyguard’ at YRF Studios was seen showering praises on Bebo and Salman.

Preity complimented both the actors and their film in one of her Tweets. She posted on her Twitter handle, “Just saw BODYGUARD! Salman U n Kareena Rock! Its FAB & the action is AMAZING ! All da best This one is full Paisa Vasool .”

Her complimenting Kareena like this shows that she has buried their past differences and has moved on. It may be recalled that during a Diwali party hosted by Akshay Kumar in 2008, Preity was seen giving cold shoulder to Kareena. The rivalry intensified when Preity was chosen for Karan Johar’s ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’, to play a role that was originally offered to Bebo.

In fact, on K Jo’s talk show, both the actresses were caught bad mouthing and hurling insults at each other. Where, Kareena made it clear that she was not too fond of Preity, she also reciprocated with the same vibes saying Kareena only acknowledged her in Karan’s presence.

But now things have taken a turn around and all is well between both of them.

When contacted, Kareena said, “I am really flattered with Preity’s compliment. She is really sweet and very genuine as a person. She always speaks her mind so I know whatever she wrote was heartfelt.

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Bebo, Sasha to share the same hotel

Bebo, Sasha to share the same hotel:
Ever since their break- up Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor have always avoided bumping into each other at social functions and public events. But it seems, this time around the ex- couple will not be able to avoid crossing paths with one another.

According to the reports, Bebo and Sasha who will be visiting the national capital- Delhi to promote their respective films ‘Bodyguard’ and ‘Mausam’ will be staying at the same hotel.

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Genelia’s new love interest Rana Daggubati

Genelia’s new love interest Rana Daggubati:


Genelia D’Souza secretly dating Riteish Deshmukh is an old one by now. What is new is that the bubbly starlet has found a new arm candy. She is reportedly seeing Telugu actor Rana Daggubati.

The news is doing the rounds that the young stars who are shooting together for their forthcoming movie ‘Naa Ishtam’ have developed a soft corner for each other.

Genelia’s growing equation with Rana gained speculative ground when they were caught gelling big time with each other. They got along like a house on fire on the film’s sets and were often spotted chatting and hanging together. So, the industry started to nudge and wink about their growing proximity and budding friendship

Rana in the past was linked to another B’town beauty Bipasha Basu while shooting for Dum Maro Dum in Goa and Genelia was seeing Ritesh Deshmukh ever since their first film together, Tujhe Meri Kasam. Even their marriage plans were being firmed up for next year.

Despite repeated attempts neither Genelia nor Rana could be contacted to comment.

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Sonakshi to team up with SRK

Sonakshi to team up with SRK:
To the world Sonakshi Sinha is Salman’s girl having made her debut in ‘Dabangg’ but now the actress is switching loyalties and will be working with Salman’s arch foe Shahrukh Khan.

Sonakshi will share the screen space with SRK in Abhinav Kashyap’s next directorial venture.

Reports are zooming in from all the quarters that the movie, which will go on floors by the end of the year, will be a love story and will be shot in Australia. A source informed, “Abhinav wants to move away from the rustic action genre of Dabangg to an urban love story in his next.

It is an unusual love story about two people, who meet under extremely trying circumstances. Shah Rukh will play one of his most intensely romantic roles of his career.”

It may be recalled that Salman had some serious issues with Abhinav during and after the making of ‘Dabangg’. Reportedly, Kashyap was not happy with his paycheque and was also seeking creative freedom for ‘Dabangg2’ which he lacked while working on the prequel. Things soon turned ugly and as a result Salman and Abhinav had even called off their association. But Sonakshi is not ruffled about working with her debut film’s director. The media vine has it that she has even given a thumbs up to the project.

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Bomber kills 53 at Jamrud mosque

Bomber kills 53 at Jamrud mosque:
KHYBER AGENCY - At least 55 tribesmen including children were killed and more than 108 others got injured in a suicide blast during Friday prayer inside a mosque here at tehsil Jamrud.
Eyewitnesses said that some faithful were offering prayers and some were leaving Madukhel Mosque, situated in Gundai area of tehsil Jamrud, Khyber Agency, when a suicide bomber, who was stated to be in his teen age, blew himself up, killing 55 people and injuring more than 80 others. It was a severe blast as the roof of the mosque caved in. The locals said that mosque was attended by more than 400 believers at Friday prayers. “It was an ear-splitting. We fall on ground because it banged huge”. The intensity of the blast could be imagined from the fact that the mosque hall was covered with human lambs and blood,” said the locals.
They said that windows and doors of the mosque shattered and cracks developed in walls of the mosque. A number of copies of the Holy Quran were also martyred in the blast, they added. “We were offering prayers after Jumma prayer when a 15 to 16-year-old boy, dressed in black, entered the mosque hall and blew himself up,” an eyewitness Sadiq told this correspondent. One of the eyewitnesses said that he was offering prayer in the veranda of the mosque while the suicide bomber was present in fourth row among other worshippers.
Some of the deceased were identified as Kashif, Haji Gulab, Qais, Haji Jahangir, Manzoor, Lachi Gul, Amin, Ikhtiar Shah, Javed Nadeem, Gul Khan, Arbab and Khan Asghar. The locals said that rescue work started too late. It was a huge blast so it is feared that number of casualties may go up, officials in the political administration told TheNation. It was a deadliest bombing, they added. Soon after the explosion, the security forces, personnel of the political administration and locals rushed towards the spot and started relief work, while the forces cordoned off the whole area.
Moving scenes were witnessed at blast site as people were searching their nears and dears. Blood spots on walls, stained floors and scattered dead bodies made the whole scene horrible. Some injured were calling for help. Most of the injured were shifted to Hayatabad Medical Complex and Khyber Teaching Hospital where administrations of these hospitals already declared emergency.
The death toll may rise, as hospital sources said that scores of injured were in critical condition. No one has so far claimed the responsibility of the blast but the locals said that affected tribe Madukhel had recently joined the peace jirga in Tirrah to restrict the activities of Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and in armed skirmishes three TTP volunteers were killed a few days back. Therefore it could be the revenge act on the part of the TTP, the locals blamed.
Our staff reporter from Peshawar adds: Out of the 108 injured persons of Jamrud bomb blast, 59 injured persons were shifted to Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar, 42 injured persons have been admitted in Hayatabad Medical Complex while seven were shifted to Lady Reading Hospital.
In order to provide first class medical treatment to the injured, emergency has been imposed in all the main hospital of the city. Those who succumbed to their injuries in Khyber Teaching Hospital were identified as Nadeem Jehangir, Arbab, Rahimullah, Mohammad Irshad, Fayyaz, Faisal Hikmat, Samiullah, Rahim Gul, Mohammad Wali, Azim Gul, Ihsanullah and Ziarat Gul.
The injured admitted in Khyber Teaching Hospital were identified as Asghar, Samiullah, Haroon, Rasheed, Zikrullah, Nek Mohammad, Abdul Malik, Bukht Muner, Noor Zada, Shamat, Akbar Hussain, Ghulam Razi, Hakeem Khan, Anwar Javed, Nasir, Kirat, Afsar, Inayat, Abdul Rahman, Shamim, Aziz-ur-Rahman, Mohammad Sadiq, Gulab, Qaisar, Hazrat Kamal, Hazrat Umer, Gulab, Mustafa Kamal, Mohammad Naeem, Badshah Meer, Gul Zaman, Mian Jan, Naseem, Zakir, Yousaf Basir, Ahmad Jan, Fazal Hadi, Jabar, Gul Nazir, Syed Rahman, Sher Asghar, Lodak, Shahid, Mohammad Azam, Yaqoob, Baz Khan, Sohail, Fazal Hussain, Tufail Amjad, Zar Mohammad, Khan Sher, Maswood, Yarzada, Badshah Khan, Tufel Zafran, Zia-ul-Haq, Kemia Gul and Mobeen.
Meanwhile Central President of Awami National Party Asfandyar Wali Khan and Provincial President ANP Afrasiab Khattak strongly condemned the suicide attack and termed it an inhuman act of terrorism. They prayed for the early recovery of the injured person and directed party workers to donate blood to the blast victims.
KP Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain visited Hayatabad Medical Complex soon after the blast where he inquired about the health of the injured people. While talking to media persons, he said that war against militants would continue till their elimination. He said that in order to win war on terror, allied countries would have to end mistrust. He condemned the blast in strong words.
AFP add: Deputy chief of the semi-autonomous administration Khalid Mumtaz Kundi had said 117 people were also wounded in the attack.
“It was a suicide attack. The bomber was wearing about 8-10 kg of explosives and was on foot. He detonated in the main prayer hall,” he added.
Witness Gul Jamal Afridi, 46, a local truck driver told AFP that he had been thrown to the ground in the intensity of the blast.
“I saw smoke and fire. People were dying and crying for help, some were running in panic. I saw body parts and human flesh, it was horrible,” he said.
Student Saqib Ullah, 24, said he had tried to help those lying near him after the bomb went off, but found most were already dead.
“I saw my uncle lying in a pool of blood. I ran towards him and picked him up to carry on my back, but he had already died,” he said.

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