Kareena Kapoor- Katrina Kaif at war

Choreographer Ganesh Acharya was recently in a dilemma. Ganesh, who got accolades for his Chikni Chameli at the start of the year, was called in by Kareena Kapoor to direct Halkat Jawani, her item song in Heroine.

So far so good. However, we hear from sources that through the making of Halkat..., Ganesh was stressed because he had clear instructions from filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and Bebo to ensure that Halkat... outdid Katrina Kaif's Chikni Chameli.

When TOI contacted Ganesh, he shared, "It's not just Madhur Bhandarkar and Kareena Kapoor who want the song to outdo Chikni Chameli but also a lot of people from the industry are expecting the same."

He further adds, "After Chikni Chameli, there was definitely a lot of pressure to create the magic in Halkat Jawani, but this song, I guarantee, is going to be a dhamaka."

Maryam Zakaria, Iranian hottie in Agent Vinod

 Kareena Kapoor’s mujra song in Agent Vinod is on way to grab much hype for the film. The item number has truned viral over the web, among the masses and in the entertainment industry. People are taking huge interest in watching this song. It even lands on top of the charts. Well, in this mujra song, there is another dusky and marvelously sexy beauty along with Kareena shaking the hips. She is an Iranian actress Maryam Zakaria, who got much noticed in this song due to her beauty, charms and the dancing skills.

Saif was provoked- Kareena Kapoor

I haven't spoken about what happened that night, but now I feel I should because whatever is being said is completely one-sided. This man (Iqbal Sharma) is publicity-hungry. How can a man with a broken nose and jaw speak continuously on TV for more than 10 hours?

Saif was provoked. He's a thorough gentleman and would never get into a brawl, especially with women around.

We were having dinner at Wasabi (a restaurant in Mumbai) when Iqbal stormed into our corner and started screaming at us. The only people present at that time were Sharma's group and ours. We were laughing and talking, but certainly not screaming! There was no reason for this man to come to our table and shout at Saif. Even so, Saif said sorry but he continued to rant

Imran Khan lucky mascot

Imran Khan

Imran Khan

Imran Khan

After appearing in two of Imran Khan’s hit films — Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa (2008) and I Hate Luv Storys (2010) — the actor’s wife, Avantika is set for a hat trick with a scene in his upcoming Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu. Ask Imran if he considers Avantika his lucky mascot and he brushes it aside,  terming it an insider's jock, adding, “For me, it is about making a scene or a film more personal.”
It was director Shakun Batra and his co-writer Ayesha Devitre’s idea to bring in not just Avantika, but four other friends including Ayesha herself. “They appear in the ‘Auntyji…’ song, playing the band. Even Delhi Belly (2011) writer Akshat Verma, will be seen in the film. We are all good friends and it brings a smile to our faces when you spot a familiar face on the screen. The audiences might not get that but these appearances are memories for us. It is a personal joke for us.”


Avantika will be seen in the song during lyrics that read, ‘Smile abhi bhi hai million dollars Auntyji… Imran adds, “Half the people who get it will recognise her and other half won’t as she plays a guest in the song. She earlier appeared in two films, which were very personal for me as the directors, Abbas Tyrewala and Punit Malhotra are my good friends.”

We Kapoor girls are going to be all over- Kareena

 Karisma

 Karisma

Kareena

Kareena

Kareena

 Karisma

Kareena Kapoor is a busy star with three releases coming up in quick succession. Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu with Imran Khan opens this Friday, followed by Saif Ali Khan’s home production, Agent Vinod, on March 23, and Taalash, opposite Aamir Khan, on June 1. But what’s making her smile extra bright is that Vikram Bhatt’s Dangerous Ishq that marks a comeback for her sister, after a six-year hibernation, is scheduled for May 11, with a Cannes showcase on the cards.


Karisma has also agreed to an item number in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Rowdy Rathore. “We Kapoor girls are going to be all over the TV and in the theatres over the next few months,” she promises.
Kareena’s always been Karisma’s biggest fan, looking up at her as a role model. “In her time she was the No 1 heroine and even today with her glowing million dollar face, she looks better than any of us,” she raves. “Lolo is in a completely different phase in her life and career. After years of refusing offers, she finally wants to work again, though of course, she won’t be doing five films a year.” 

Kareena Kapoor a hassle free co-star – Imran Khan

Kareena Kapoor

Imran Khan

Ek Main aur Ekk tu

 Kareena Kapoor is Imran Khan’s senior in the film industry, but he says this never came in the way while they were shooting for their forthcoming release “Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu” and that she made him feel like an equal.

Kareena made her debut in 2000 with Refugee, while Imran stepped under the arclights in 2008 with “Janne Tu…Ya Jaane Na”.

You are not kind of tip-toeing around and worrying that she has this ego, you can work with her like an equal and that is the best thing about her. I have always believed when you are comfortable and happy working with your co-actor, your performances improve, said Imran.

Ek Main aur Ekk Tu is set for a Feb 10 release.

Imran, 29, says Kareena, 31, is aware that she is a good actress and her confdience kept the atmosphere light on the sets.

Kareena comes on the sets with this thing of ‘lets do work’. She doesn’t have time to waste on things like, which angle you are shooting me from, my costume, hair, make-up is like this and all. She is utterly unconcerned about this stuff. She is a good actress, she knows it and she has that security and confidence to just do her work, said the 29-year-old.

Kareena Kapoor is 2011’s most desirable woman

Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor

India has voted and chosen the Times 50 Most Desirable Women of 2011.The 3.74 lakh votes received online on www.itimes.com/polls along with our vote decided the winners.
Kareena Kapoor tops the list. Bebo, who is currently in London holidaying with sister Karisma Kapur, tells TOI what her most desirable quotient is and why Saif Ali Khan is the most desirable man for her.
You are the Most Desirable Woman today. How does it feel to have topped the list?
It's a matter of taste, and people's tastes change from year to year. It's like food - sometimes you like Indian, sometimes Chinese, sometimes Continental. I'm thrilled that this year I've topped the Most Desirable list. People have been kind to vote for me. My co-stars should feel excited to be working with me now, as they will be working with the Most Desirable Woman

Agent Vinod 2012- SAIF

The first look of the film is razor sharp and Saif is a true winner who blows your heart away with that edgy first look. The film’s first look will give you the feel of various international action series like ‘James Bond’ and ‘Mission Impossible’. Saif plays this super secret agent whose identity is not known to anyone. It has various chase and run sequences and in one such sequence where Saif Ali Khan is riding a heavy two wheeler with Kareena Kapoor on the pillion seat gives you the feel of Hollywood flick ‘Knight and Day’ where Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz too had a similar scene. 
 With just a teaser poster showing a profile shot the excitement for the Saif Ali Khan starrer Agent Vinod hit some pretty big highs. Now we have an even cooler look for you in this brand new poster! Needless to say Saif is looking totally hot, totally cool and we can’t wait to see him in this suave spy avatar. If you look real close you can see some of the slick exciting action we can expect when the film hits theater on March 23rd Now keep a tab open in your browser on BollySpice because tomorrow we are going to have exclusively for you the first teaser promo too! We know we can’t wait


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Bipasha Basu's fine with multi-starrers

Bipasha Basu has no qualms about working in multi-starrer films and says the only trick to work comfortably with an ensemble cast is to keep one's ego aside.

You should be ready to make some sacrifices in the film. You can't have egos there, she said at the promotional event of her forthcoming film Players.

The 32-year-old has been part of multi-starrers like Race, Bachna Ae Haseeno  and Dum Maaro Dum. Her next Players is yet again a multi-starrer. Apart from Bipasha, Sonam Kapoor, Abhishek Bacchanalia, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sikander Kher too feature in the cast.

Players a remake of Hollywood hit The Italian Job, releases Jan 6. Bipasha says her co-stars were like her extended family.

When you are working, you are not thinking about male or female co-stars. I would talk about all the co-stars. I am blessed to have such co-stars in the film. It was fun. We travelled extensively for the film, we stayed away from our homes. They became like an extended family, said Bipasha whose infamous spat with Kareena Kapoor at the beginning of her career made headlines.

Meanwhile, Bipasha is working on Jodi Breakers with R. Madhavan, Raaz 3D and Race 2. She is also awaiting release of her Hollywood venture Singularity, starring Josh Hartnett and Abhay Deol.

 Bipasha Basu

 Bipasha Basu

 Bipasha Basu

 Bipasha Basu

 Bipasha Basu

Kareena Kapoor out of Shahid Kapoor's guest list

Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor is leaving no stone unturned for his home-production, Mausam. Shahid has personally invited everyone from Bollywood for the premiere of Mausam. Calling his ex-flames Vidya Balan andPriyanka Chopra but leaving Kareena Kapoor, the one woman with whom he had the longest relationship. 






A source said, "Shahid and Pankaj decided the guestlist. They personally called or texted everyone from the industry. But maybe, Shahid didn't want Kareena." 

This comes as a surprise because Shahid and Kareena have maintained that that they are cordial to each other and would love to work together again after Jab We Met. 

Shahid and Kareena had also been very warm towards each other during the Filmfare awards earlier this year. Saif was also present with Kareena. The three of them had exchanged pleasantries and spent time together. 

The reason for their break-up still remains a mystery since both of them have remained tight-lipped about it and moved on. Kareena began dating Saif Ali Khan immediately while shooting for Tashan. 

Shahid found love in Vidya Balan while shooting for Aziz Mirza's Kismet Konnection. However, once the film released, Shahid decided to move on. Soon, they stopped talking to each other. According to sources, they drifted apart because Shahid was attracted to tennis star Sania Mirza. 

Though, Kareena has been going strong with the Chhote Nawab, it is not the same for Shahid. The actor was seen hanging out with Priyanka Chopra soon after Vidya. Shahid and Priyanka had an on-off relationship interspersed with a lot of fights. 

However, they have not let their personal differences disrupt their professional lives. Shahid and Priyanka will be seen together in Kunal Kohli's next untitled film. The three girls in question were unavailable for comment

Kareena Kapoor out of Shahid Kapoor's guest list

Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor is leaving no stone unturned for his home-production, Mausam. Shahid has personally invited everyone from Bollywood for the premiere of Mausam. Calling his ex-flames Vidya Balan andPriyanka Chopra but leaving Kareena Kapoor, the one woman with whom he had the longest relationship. 

Vidya Balan

A source said, "Shahid and Pankaj decided the guestlist. They personally called or texted everyone from the industry. But maybe, Shahid didn't want Kareena." 

 Kareena Kapoor

Priyanka Chopra 

This comes as a surprise because Shahid and Kareena have maintained that that they are cordial to each other and would love to work together again after Jab We Met. 

Shahid and Kareena had also been very warm towards each other during the Filmfare awards earlier this year. Saif was also present with Kareena. The three of them had exchanged pleasantries and spent time together. 

The reason for their break-up still remains a mystery since both of them have remained tight-lipped about it and moved on. Kareena began dating Saif Ali Khan immediately while shooting for Tashan. 

Shahid found love in Vidya Balan while shooting for Aziz Mirza's Kismet Konnection. However, once the film released, Shahid decided to move on. Soon, they stopped talking to each other. According to sources, they drifted apart because Shahid was attracted to tennis star Sania Mirza. 

Though, Kareena has been going strong with the Chhote Nawab, it is not the same for Shahid. The actor was seen hanging out with Priyanka Chopra soon after Vidya. Shahid and Priyanka had an on-off relationship interspersed with a lot of fights. 



However, they have not let their personal differences disrupt their professional lives. Shahid and Priyanka will be seen together in Kunal Kohli's next untitled film. The three girls in question were unavailable for comment.