Indian epic ‘Mahabharat’ to return to the small screen

If you happened to be a child of the ’80s, growing up in India, chances were Sunday mornings bore witness to empty streets as families gathered around television sets for mandatory viewing of the epic ‘Mahabharat’.

So great was its fan following between 1988 and 1990, that even the BBC snapped up its rights to air it on Sunday afternoons with subtitles; something that was virtually unheard of back in the day.

Few have dared to recapture that B R Chopra magic and the legendary production, but all that looks set to change as the epic is poised for reboot under the guidance of

Siddharth Tewary and his Swastik Productions.In an ironic twist in the reboot, actor Puneet Issar, who played arch villain Duryodhan in the original, will return to the epic in a new avatar as the guru Parshuram.

Meanwhile, Sameer Dharmadhikari, who was last seen in ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’, will essay the role of Shantanu – King of Hastanapur – who marries Ganga (played by Vivana Singh).

Based on the ancient mythological text, the show is being shot in a small village of Gujarat, with parts capturing the snow-clad mountains in Kashmir; it is to be aired on Star Plus post the Indian Premier League.The promos of the show are already being aired.

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Daisy Shah is New Salman Khan’s girl friend?

The grapevine is abuzz with reports that the beefy Khan has taken a special liking for his ‘Mental’ co-star Daisy Shah.Rumour has it that Daisy and Salman are spending a lot of time together in Lavasa, where the first phase of filming was completed.

According to reports in the Indian media, the two were often spotted going for long walks and sneaking out for midnight cycle-rides.The lady in question, however, brushed aside the reports as baseless."Speculation and rumour is nothing new in the industry. Reports might suggest so many things, but the reality is best known only to us," she was quoted in the Indian media.The Southern starlet, who moves up the acting career from dancer to actress, is all praises for Salman for giving her the lead role  in ‘Mental’ after she refused a part in ‘Bodyguard’.

Salman Khan and Daisy Shah

It’s not often that the broody star gives anyone a second chance.But, he did the unthinkable only for Daisy."Salman never forgets his promises and gave me a second chance in 'Mental'. He is the giving type. If a person deserves a chance, he will definitely give them that. I am glad that Sohail (Khan) and Salman thought that I would fit the role perfectly. The role is made for me and I am not going to prove them wrong," Times of India quoted her as saying.

Meanwhile, Salman’s health and court cases have stalled the release of the movie, shifting its Eid release date to sometime next year.

Daisy Shah

Although some media houses claimed that ‘Mental’ will release on November 22, its director (and Salman’s younger brother) Sohail has revealed to the Daily Bhaskar that the reports are untrue.

“The way the shooting is going I might make it by the end of the year, Inshallah. But I haven’t locked in on a date yet,” Sohail confirmed.

‘Mental’ is a remake of Tamil movie ‘Stalin’.

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Celebrity Big Brother 2013: JLS band members are in wish list

Second session of celebrity Big Brother is still to begin but the possible housemates rumors are already been floor. After announcing their split last week, it’s no shock to hear that the JLS boys are already on this year’s Celebrity Big Brother housemate wish list.Not all of them, we assume, bit we’d be shocked if one of the group doesn’t enter the house soon or later.

Marvin Humes in particular is being targeted by bosses, although it looks like they’ll have lots of competition. The Daily Star Sunday reports that  Other reality show Dancing On Ice, Strictly Come Dancing and I’m A Celebrity all also want him for their shows.A supposed source told the newspaper: “Celebrity bookers on both Strictly and I’m A Celeb have put Marvin at the top of their hit list.

JLS Band members

“He’s young, good-looking, married to one of The Saturdays and has a baby on the way. Add that to the fact the group have just split and he’s TV gold.”The source added: “All four members of the boyband are likely to be offered reality TV shows.”Speaking to Alan Carr on last week’s Chatty Man, Marvin admitted: “I might do I’m A Celebrity. I like the show.”

Marvin Humes

A source on the ITV show said: “Marvin would be great.”
Meanwhile, Marvin’s bandmate JB has been linked to Strictly Come Dancing after his appearance on the Christmas special last year.
Celebrity Big Brother will air after Big Brother in the summer. Stay with us for exclusive update of Big Brother 2013 and Celebrity Big Brother 2013.

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US Green Card shifting from lottery to points system

Are you vying to live in USA by getting green card and believe in luck that lottery will full fill your desire then it’s not possible in days to come.Ten criteria for immigrant applicants will be taken into account in the system, which has a theoretical maximum of 100 points.For years, millions of immigrant applicants hoped they would be lucky enough to win the US Green Card lottery. Under reform being considered in Congress, they may soon be asking: "Am I skilled enough?"

By 2017, according to a proposed revamp of laws governing admission to the United States, permanent residency permits known as Green Cards could be doled out not on luck but "on merit," via a points system that would put more qualified applicants at the front of the line.

Are you a French computer scientist with a strong command of English, already living in the United States on a visa but whose employer is reluctant to sponsor you for permanent residency? The new system may work in your favor.Nothing is set in stone yet, but an 844-page measure, the most comprehensive immigration reform in a generation, is working its way through the Senate, and members of the House say they, too, are hopeful a bill can be signed into law this year.

Ten criteria for immigrant applicants will be taken into account in the system, which has a theoretical maximum of 100 points.Under the new system, a university degree will be worth five points, a master's degree 10 and a doctorate 15.

Each year of work experience will provide an applicant from zero to three points, depending on the employment level, for a maximum of 20 points.Are you a programmer, computer scientist, or software developer? 10 points.If your job is in an occupation related to your degree: 8-10 points.A TOEFL English language proficiency score of 80 or more? Chalk up another 10.Contractors who employ at least two people: 10 points.Clearly, skills and experience count under the proposed system -- but so does youth. Those age 25 and under will receive eight points; 25-32 year old are awarded six points; and age 33-37 years, four.Those age 38 or above receive no bonus.

A sibling of a US citizen earns 10 points, as does the married child, 31 or older, of a US citizen.

Community service will help. Those who can prove their "civic involvement" will be allocated five points.A final clause gives five points to those from countries with low immigration, which rules out Mexicans, Chinese and Indians.

120,000 green cards by 2017

Unlike other countries that have adopted the points scheme, including Britain and Canada, the exact bar for immigration admission under the proposed US system remains a mystery: other factors are also at play. But if your score is among the top 60,000, you will gain a green card.

Another block of 60,000 will also be awarded permanent residency based on criteria that favor lower-skilled labor such as construction.The merit system will come into force from October 2017, provided that the immigration reform law passes President Barack Obama's desk this summer. Over the years, the number of green cards could rise to 250,000."For many at a bachelor level," or for someone whose employer doesn't want to serve as a sponsor, "you're in a bind," immigration attorney Gregory Siskind told AFP."So the points system will give you an alternative to relying on your employer to get a green card," he added. "For a lot of people, that's going to mean freedom."

Until 2013, a lottery offered 55,000 visas per year. But Republican lawmakers have sought to end the program, which makes no distinction between skilled and unskilled immigrants.

In addition to the points system, the Senate proposal provides quota-free green cards for extraordinarily qualified researchers, scientists and graduates of US universities.

"I don't think that the long waits that we've had for a while are going to be a problem for a couple of years."

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Drugs found on Justin Bieber's tour bus

Swedish police said on Thursday they found drugs on teen idol Justin Bieber's tour bus in Stockholm, but had no suspects and were unlikely to pursue the case further. 

A police officer on crowd duty smelled marijuana on an empty tour bus outside the hotel where Bieber was staying just before his concert in the capital on Wednesday night, police spokesman Kjell Lindgren said. 

Justin Biebe

Police searched the empty bus after it had taken 10 to 15 individuals to the concert venue. 
"The police went onto the bus and searched it and found a small amount of narcotics," Lindgren said. "We don't know who had the drugs or who smoked them, so it will be hard to link them with any individual." 

The drugs have been sent for analysis and Lindgren said the police did not plan further action unless they got more information. Bieber is travelling Europe on his "Believe" tour and is due in Finland for a concert on Friday. 

Bieber got into trouble earlier this month after a museum dedicated to Anne Frank said the 19-year-old had written that he hoped the young Holocaust victim would have been a "belieber", the word used by his fans to describe themselves.   

Anne Frank, who died aged 15 at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945, is one of the best-known Jewish victims of the Holocaust due to her diary. 

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Riteish to produce and host Marathi version of Bigg Boss?

After his successful maiden production venture in Marathi film 'Balak Palak' (BP), buzz is that actor Riteish Deshmukh is going to produce and host Marathi version of popular reality show Bigg Boss. "It is too premature to talk about Marathi Bigg Boss.We will talk about it when anything concrete happens...when the time is right," Riteish said in an interview here. 

The actor, currently basking in the glory of Balak Palak, said he would like to go for the remake of the film in Hindi. "I am trying to make my Marathi film Balak Palak in Hindi. I am in support of remakes as it is because of that I am here. My debut Hindi film was a remake," he said. 

Riteish Desmukh

'Balak Palak', directed by Ravi Jadhav, was based on curiosity about sex among adolescents. The film got good response from the audience. Ritiesh said he was quite excited about his debut Marathi film - Lai Bhaari which has already gone on floor.  "I am working in a Marathi film Lai Bhaari directed by Nishikant Kamat. We have started working on it...We have shot for about 15 days," he said. As far his Hindi film commitments are concerned, Riteish will be seen next in Sajid Khan's yet-to-be-titled comedy film with Saif Ali Khan and Jacqueline Fernandes. 

"I am doing his next film with Saif. I am not playing a negative role in this film. I can't talk much about the film," the actor said.

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Michelle Keegan crowned `world’s hottest woman`

British actress Michelle Keegan has been named as the world’s hottest woman.The 25-year-old actress has defeated American model Kate Upton to top ZOO’s Hot 101 list this year.Kate Upton came second in the poll, which was voted for by tens of thousands of the magazine’s readers, the Sun reported.Leah Francis and Alice Goodwin bagged the third and fourth place respectively, while `Celebrity Juice` judge Kelly Brook came fifth.

Michelle Keegan

Beautiful actress Mila Kunis took away the sixth spot followed by pop princess Rihanna in the seventh position.Models, Jess Kingham and Melissa Debling, and `Silver Linings Playbook` star Jennifer Lawrence also featured in the top ten.

Kate Upton

Leah Francis

The top ten are as follows:

1. Michelle Keegan
2. Kate Upton
3. Leah Francis
4. Alice Goodwin
5. Kelly Brook
6. Mila Kunis
7. Rihanna
8. Jess Kingham
9. Melissa Debling
10. Jennifer Lawrence

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Big Brother Africa 2013: Possible Contestants of Big Brother Africa 2013

Although Ghana's representatives have not been mention off yet, information reaching www.GhanaSuperstars.Com has it that, it is possible Sarkodie might be representing Ghana in the Big Brother Africa Season 8. Though it is not confirmed yet, Ghana's revered graphic designer and entertainment analyst, Patrick Narh in America has revealed to www.GhanaSuperStars.Com that it will be a big mistake for Sarkodie to enter the Big Brother Africa reality TV show. 

Sarkodie 

 He stated that “Obedeponbede” Sarkodie who is also known in real life as Michael Kwesi Owusu Addo does not have a good human relationshipto attend a program like Big Brother Africa.He added that Sarkodie doesn't deserve to be in Big Brother because he doesn't need Big Brother to build his image but rather, Big Brother needs him. So rumour has it that four Kenyan finalists were shortlisted for Big Brother Africa. The names are Melvin Alusa, Alhuddah (Huddah) Njoroge, Oj Oballah and Anne Mbaru.

Melvin Alusa

It is surprising that Shaffie and Vera didn't make the cut. We have shared the pictures of the four contenders, y'all can debate who you think will fly our flag high in South Africa. Melvin Alusa is an actor. Anne is a fashion aficionado and a former strategy support consultant at National Aids Control Council.

Alhuddah (Huddah) Njoroge

 Huddah y'all know, a socialite and business lady, and OJ is the guy who won king of Facebook competition and currently works with Trinc Media.

Oj Oballah

Anne Mbaru

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Big Brother Africa 2013: Eighth Season of Big Brother Africa to start from May 26 2013

Big Brother Africa is the African version of the Big Brother reality game show. The show initially involved 12 countries within Africa (Angola, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi,Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe) with two countries (Ethiopia and Mozambique) being added in season 4 and two other countries (Liberia and Sierra Leone) being added in season 7. Each country provides a contestant living in an isolated house while trying to avoid being evicted by viewers and ultimately winning a large cash prize at the end of the show. The show is co-produced by Endemol South Africa. The eighth season of Big Brother Africa will air in 2013 with a new theme and tagline. M-net and producers  Big Brother Africa Season 8 will kick off on May 26 and the search for Housemates is on. Liberia will not participate; it will be replaced by Ethiopia in the 2013 season.

The replacement comes as AfricaMagic and series producers EndemolSA rotate certain countries into and out of the format to ensure that a wide range of countries can be included in different editions of the series.
Some of the qualities looked for by producers include being fluent in English, entertaining and passionate about the Big Brother experience. In addition to all this are qualities of tolerance, determination and enthusiasm. Big Brother Africa Season 8 has currently finished audition in all participating countries and contestants are set to be announced next month before the show starts.

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Big Brother 2013:Big Brother 2013 start date set for Early June on Channel 5

The Big Brother 2013 start date is set for early June again, so there is plenty more waiting to do! The Channel 5 reality show will launch its fourteenth series in less than two months time, with new host Emma Willis at the helm.Emma said this month: “I am thrilled to have been offered this job. 

Emma Wills

“I’m a fan first and foremost so to be able to front the show is going to be amazing. Roll on the summer!” Brian Dowling’s axe is only the first change in this year’s series, brought about by new Channel 5 director of programmes, Ben Frow.He commented: “Emma is a natural on screen, she’s made the spinoff show her own and now the time is totally right for her to step up. I know she’ll take Big Brother to the next level and I can’t wait to see her dealing with the housemates both famous and soon to be famous.” 

Both Alice Levine and Jamie East will also be leaving the series, while behind the scenes a shake up of the production team is already underway. However narrator Marcus Bentley will be staying put, tweeting after the announcement of Brian’s axe: “I am thankfully doing Big Brother this summer. I hadn’t read the news today.” 

Auditions for Big Brother 2013 took place earlier this year, being completed online only for the first time n the show’s history.

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Randeep Hooda to play Bikini Killer in Charles Shobraj’s Biopic?

Charles Shobhraj is not only famous in Nepal and India but has ruled the world by his unique way of doing murder.  He is presently in Jail in Nepal after Nepal Police manage to arrest from kathmandu Few years ago. He was in lime light after a Nepalese girl Nihita Biswas around 40 year younger girls fall in love with him.Bollywood Arun Rangachari recently announced that he has managed to acquire the right of author Farrukh Dhondy's book,The Bikini Murders. Infact he's in the process of making the film and is looking for the leading actor to play Charles Sobraj's character. But seems like the wait is over, because a certain Randeep Hooda is keen to be a part of the film.

Charles Sobraj

But Randeep Hooda does not want to work with Arun Rangachari but with Director Prawaal instead. Prawaal was shaken at the news of Arun Rangachari acquiring rights for the film as he was also planning to make a film on the serial killer.

Charles Sobraj with Nihita Biswas

According to a leading daily, Hooda said, "People who have announced the film don't know who Charles Sobhraj really is. Prawaal, who made 404 and Gayab, has researched this subject for a long time. We announced the film in 2007 when Farrukh was given a notice by Charles' lawyers." According to Hooda, Charles is keen that he sells his own story to the media. He had even sued a leading international publishing house for his unauthorised biography. The actor adds, "Farrukh had himself gone on record to say that his book is not based on Charles. He is fully aware that he will have to pay a large amount of money to Charles if he were to claim that his is the official version.
Looks like there is a little clash as to who will make the movie on Charles Sobraj but it will be very interesting to see Randeep Hooda play Charles Sobraj in his biopic.

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Gwyneth Paltrow named world's most beautiful woman by People magazine

Are you wondering who is the most beautiful women of the world? If yes People Magazine have answer for you.People magazine has named Gwyneth Paltrow as the world's most beautiful woman for 2013. The 40-year-old actress tops the magazine's annual list of the 'World's Most Beautiful,' announced on Wednesday.

Gwyneth Paltrow

  Commenting on her selection, Paltrow says: "Around the house, I'm in jeans and a T-shirt. I don't really wear makeup."She credits her workout routine for keeping her looking young and feeling strong. Paltrow is married to Coldplay rocker Chris Martin. They have two children, Apple, 8, and Moses, 7.

Gwyneth Paltrow

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Bigg Boss 7: Shah Rukh Khan to host Bigg Boss 7??

It may be bad news for the  Fans of salman Khan as  the Reality show BIgg Boss in Indian Television will now be lose him as a host of the show. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been successfully hosting reality TV show Bigg Boss for the past three seasons but reports are that the actor might not be able to do so this year.

Sharukh Khan

According to reports, the Dabangg actor is very busy with his movies this year and may have to opt out of the show.And if rumours are to be believed the show's producers may then approach Salman's arch-rival Shah Rukh Khan to add his charm and wit in hosting the successful reality show.

Salman's home production Mental has been delayed due to his court appearances and his medical checkup, as a result he actor's schedule has gone haywire.

Bigg Boss is likely to go on air at the end of this year.

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IIFA Awards 2013‘Barfi!’ leads with 15 nominations at IIFA Awards

After the barge of Bollywood awards, here’s the last one for the year, with the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards announcing their list of nominations.

The IIFA Voting Weekend was held in March, and the nominations reflect that exercise.In 2012, Bollywood saw more than 155 new releases, receiving global acclaim.Taking the lead with an impressive 15 nominations is Anurag Basu’s much-loved, poignant drama ‘Barfi!’, followed by Shoojit Sircar’s comedy ‘Vicky Donor’ with nine nominations.

Anurag Kashyap’s epic battle ‘Gangs of Wasseypur 1’ and the action-packed ‘Agneepath’ follow close behind.Films like ‘Cocktail’, ‘Kahaani’, ‘Paan Singh Tomar’ and Yash Chopra’s ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ have also secured nominations. Anurag Basu (Barfi), Anurag Kashyap (Gangs of Wasseypur-1), Sujoy Ghosh (Kahaani), Tigmanshu Dhulia (Paan Singh Tomar) and Shoojit Sircar (Vicky Donor) will vie for this year’s Best Director award.

In the Performance in a Leading Role (Male) category, the competition will be between Hrithik Roshan (Agneepath), Ranbir Kapoor (Barfi!), Manoj Bajpayee (Gangs of Wasseypur-1), Shah Rukh Khan (Jab Tak Hai Jaan), Irrfan Khan (Paan Singh Tomar), and Ayushmaan Khurrana (Vicky Donor)

Priyanka Chopra (Barfi!), Deepika Padukone (Cocktail), Sridevi (English Vinglish), Huma Qureshi (Gangs of Wasseypur-1), Kareena Kapoor (Heroine) and Vidya Balan (Kahaani) will battle it out for Performance in a Leading Role (Female).

Pritam has bagged two nominations in the category for Best Music Direction for ‘Barfi!’ and ‘Cocktail’ along with A R Rahman (Jab Tak Hai Jaan), Ajay-Atul (Agneepath) and Sneha Khanwalkar (Gangs of Wasseypur-1).

Best Playback Singer (Male) will see Mika Singh for ‘Pungi’ (Agent Vinod), Sonu Nigam for ‘Anhi Mujh Mein Kahi’ (Agneepath), Ajay Gogavale for ‘Deva Shree Ganesha’ (Agneepath), Mohit Chauhan for ‘Main Kya Karoon’ and ‘Aashiyan’ (Barfi!) and Ayushmann Khurrana for ‘Paani Da Rang’ (Vicky Donor).

In the female category, Shreya Ghoshal has earned herself two nominations for the songs ‘Chikni Chameli’ (Agneepath) and ‘Ashiyan’ (Barfi!),  along with Rekha Bhardwaj for ‘Phir Le Aya Dil’ (Barfi!), Kavita Seth for ‘Tumhi Ho Bandhu’ (Cocktail) and Shalmali Kholgade for ‘Pareshan’ (Ishqzaade).

“It’s been a phenomenal year for the Indian film industry and the nominations for this year reflects this. The growth has been remarkable,” informs Sabbas Joseph, director of Wizcraft International Entertainment & IIFA.

There’s still speculation over where the IIFA will be held this year, with the organisers informing that the venue and dates are likely to be announced early next month.

The online voting for the awards will go live on www.iifa.com and will be open to the global audience from May 1.

So, what are you waiting for? Go on, make your vote count. Stay with us for more updates.

Best Film
Barfi!
English Vinglish
Gangs of Wasseypur - 1
Kahaani
Paan Singh Tomar
Talaash - The Answer Lies Within
Vicky Donor 

Best Director
Anurag Basu - Barfi! 
Anurag Kashyap - Gangs of Wasseypur - 1 Sujoy Ghosh - Kahaani 
Tigmanshu Dhulia - Paan Singh Tomar
Shoojit Sircar - Vicky Donor

Performance In A Leading Role (Male) 
Hrithik Roshan - Agneepath
Ranbir Kapoor - Barfi! 
Manoj Bajpayee - Gangs of Wasseypur 1
Shahrukh Khan - Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Irrfan Khan - Paan Singh Tomar
Ayushmann Khurrana - Vicky Donor

Performance In A Leading Role (Female) 
Priyanka Chopra - Barfi! 
Deepika Padukone - Cocktail
Sridevi Boney Kapoor - English Vinglish
Huma Qureshi - Gangs of Wasseypur 2
Kareena Kapoor - Heroine
Vidya Balan - Kahaani

Performance In A Supporting Role (Male) 
Saurabh Shukla - Barfi! 
Nawazuddin Siddiqui - Gangs of Wasseypur 1
Akshay Kumar - OMG - Oh My God
Mithun Chakraborthy - OMG - Oh My God
Nawazuddin Siddiqui - Talaash - The Answer Lies Within
Annu Kapoor - Vicky Donor

Performance In A Supporting Role (Female) 
Diana Penty - Cocktail
Reema Sen - Gangs of Wasseypur 1
Divya Dutta - Heroine
Jacqueline Fernandes - Housefull 2
Anushka Sharma - Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Dolly Ahluwalia - Vicky Donor

Performance In A Comic Role 
Abhishek Bachchan - Bol Bachchan
Boman Irani - Cocktail
Chunky Pandey - Housefull 2
Paresh Rawal - OMG - Oh My God
Annu Kapoor - Vicky Donor

Best Performance In A Negative Role
Rishi Kapoor - Agneepath
Sanjay Dutt - Agneepath
Tigmanshu Dhulia - Gangs of Wasseypur 1
Saswata Chatterjee - Kahaani
Bipasha Basu - Raaz 3

Music Direction
Ajay - Atul - Agneepath
Pritam- Barfi! 
Pritam - Cocktail
Sneha Khanwalkar - Gangs of Wasseypur 1
A.R. Rahman - Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Best Story
Anurag Basu & Tani Basu - Barfi! 
Gauri Shinde - English Vinglish
Zeishan Quadri - Gangs of Wasseypur 1
Sanjay Chouhan & Tigmanshu Dhulia - Paan Singh Tomar
Juhi Chaturvedi - Vicky Donor

Best Lyrics
Amitabh Bhattacharya - Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin (Agneepath) 
Sayeed Quadri- Phir Le Aya Dil (Reprise) (Barfi!) 
Swanand Kirkire - Aashiyan (Solo) & Ala Barfi (Barfi) 
Gulzar - Saans (Jab Tak Hai Jaan) 
Javed Akhtar - Jee Le Zaraa (Talaash - The Answer Lies Within) 
Ayushmann Khurrana & Rochak Kohli - Paani Da Rang (Vicky Donor)

Playback Singer - Male
Mika Singh - Pungi (Agent Vinod) 
Sonu Nigam - Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin (Agneepath) 
Ajay Gogavale - Deva Shree Ganesha (Agneepath) 
Mohit Chauhan - Ala Barfi (Barfi!) 
Nikhil Paul George - Main Kya Karoon & Aashiyan (Solo) (Barfi!) 
Ayushmann Khurrana - Paani Da Rang (Vicky Donor)

Best Singer - Female
Shreya Ghoshal - Chikni Chameli (Agneepath) 
Rekha Bhardwaj - Phir Le Aya Dil (Barfi!) 
Shreya Ghoshal - Aashiyan(Duet) (Barfi!) 
Kavita Seth - Tumhi Ho Bandhu (Cocktail) 
Shalmali Kholgade - Pareshan (Ishqzaade)

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Mallika set to find Mr. Right through reality TV show "The Bachelorette India - Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika"

Actress Mallika Sherawat joins the likes of Rakhi Sawant and Ratan Rajput to find her Mr. Right through a television show.

Rahul Mahajan, Rakhi and Ratan Rajput were seen hunting for their respective partners on the reality show "Swayamvar". Of the three, Rahul was the lucky one to find his soulmate Dimpy on the show and they even tied the knot on the show.Now, Mallika, 36, will feature in "The Bachelorette India - Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika", which will air on Life OK.

It is based on US TV show "The Bachelor".Mallika is quite clear about the kind of guy she wants to date.

Mallika Sherawat 

"I'm looking for someone who is self-made, well educated, grounded and above all someone who can be a friend and not just a lover," Mallika said in a statement."I prefer men who take risks in life, and especially the ones who are not afraid to speak their mind. I'm hoping that through 'The Bachelorette India', I find what I'm truly looking for - a friend and a soulmate," added the actress known for films like "Murder" and "Pyaar Ke Side Effects".

Ajit Thakur, general manager, Life OK, is proud of the association with a global format and said it has many successful seasons in about 25 countries."The show gives us a unique opportunity to partner Mallika in her quest to find true love. We are confident that the series will strengthen Life OK's programming and set another benchmark in quality entertainment," he added.

"The Bachelorette India - Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika" is expected to go on air in August. Lets watch whether this reality show will come true or not.

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Amitabh and Rajinikanth to attend Cannes film festival 2014

Megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth will come together in a most unexpected way at the upcoming Cannes International Film Festival in May.

While Amitabh will represent his first Hollywood film "The Great Gatsby" in Cannes, Rajinikanth will be unveiling the trailer of his new film "Kochadaiyaan" at the fest.
Murli Manohar, co-producer of the southern film, confirmed Rajinikanth's presence in Cannes at the same time as the Big B.

"It's a big moment in the history of Indian cinema. Rajiniji is as excited as a child about the way 'Kochadaiyaan' has turned out. Technique-wise it takes Indian cinema to another level altogether. Rajiniji has shown the rough cut of the film to his close friends. The other day, A.R. Rahman saw the rough cut and was blown away," said Manohar.

"Kochadaiyaan" will be finally completed July 15. The release date is to be decided by the end of May.

Amitabh Bachchan and Rajni Kant

Apparently, Rajinikanth, 62, has been advised against long air travel. But he is in no mood to stop himself from making that long journey to Cannes, where the annual movie extravaganza begins May 15.

A source close to the project said: "He is adamant on going. He has become extremely frail. But whenever anyone mentions his delicate health to Rajiniji, he gives the example of Mr.Bachchan, who has braved the most serious illnesses and done exactly what he wanted and gone exactly where he wanted in his career."

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Will Sushmita Sen marry Pakistan’s Wasim Akram?

The rumour mill is abuzz again about how Indian actress Sushmita Sen will marry former Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram later this month in Dubai.Reports of their wedding started doing the rounds soon after a website reported that the former Miss Universe is dating the Pakistani skipper.

This isn’t the first time the two have been linked together. A few years ago, there were talks about how the two were dating after hosting a TV reality show together.The marriage talks have only recently surfaced, after Sush fuelled it with a declaration on twitter about getting hitched by the end of this year.“Yes, I do plan to get married next year. I think it is time. I have made everybody wait a lot,” her tweet had read.She had even added; “I am taking my time to say yes, but once I say I do, it will be for keeps as I firmly believe in the institution of marriage.”

Sushmita Sen and Wasim Akram

The 36-year-old actress has two adopted daughters and said the girls were eager to see her married.“Alisah is too young but Renee is quite comfortable with me being single. She would like to see me as a bride one day, but she does not push me for it. She is 13 and we are more like friends; she understands me as a woman now. It’s only when she has skipped homework that I become the mother,” she told Indian media.

Although media reports claim Sushmita is marrying Akram, we hear the cricketer is actually living in with his Australian model-girlfriend in Karachi.Her spokesperson, however, denied the reports. “It's not true. In fact, Sushmita is having a show in Mumbai on April 24. I don't think she can attend an event in Mumbai and plan her wedding simultaneously.”Some insiders even speculate that Sushmita and Akram will say ‘I do’ in Dubai because of the political implications that their marriage will evoke.

Wasim Akram and Sushmita Sen

In fact, after tying the knot, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik have made Dubai their home because of the same reasons.

Sushmita boasts of a long list of boyfriends, with filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, Mudassar Aziz, 23-year-old business man Imtiyaz Khatri and actor Randeep Hooda featuring on the list. On many occasions, each link-up had almost culminated in matrimony.

Earlier, she had expressed her desire to have a lavish church wedding. "It is my childhood dream to have a Christian-style wedding, just like the fairy tales. I always imagine myself as a bride who will wear a gown, with a long train and veil. I find the idea of walking down the aisle and then being handed to the groom by the father very romantic," she had said.

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Psy releases his new single Gentleman (Watch the Video Here)

South Korean rapper Psy released his much-anticipated new single on Thursday hoping to repeat the success ofGangnam Stylethat made him the biggest star to emerge from the growing K-pop music scene.

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 The video for Gangnam Stylehas become the most watched item on YouTube with more than 1.5 billion hits and Psy's horse-riding moves sparked an international dance craze. South Korean rapper PSY performed his new single and accompanying new dance at a concert on Saturday as he spoke about how he hopes North Koreans will enjoy his music even as tensions remain high on the Korean Peninsula. 

PSY Entrerning the stage to Entertain 50,000 fans 

PSY released his latest single, Gentleman, in 119 countries on Friday, hoping to replicate the success of Gangnam Style, the smash YouTube hit that made him an international star almost overnight last year.  The choreography for Gentleman - including the arrogant dance, as PSY called it - was unveiled at a concert in Seoul on Saturday before more than 50,000 fans. The music video has now been uploaded onto YouTube in the hope it can repeat Gangnam's success. Wearing a black and white houndstooth blazer PSY took to the stage amid a frenzy of screams. 

PSY Unique's outfit in Live Performance

His concert, which was titled Happening, was sold out and the cool performer certainly put on a show for his loyal fans.PSY, whose real name is Park Jae-sang, said on Saturday that he regretted the current tensions between the two Koreas. The situation has been grabbing global headlines, with North Korea becoming increasingly belligerent with war rumblings, leaving its neighbors wary of a possible missile test by Pyongyang. 

PSY Performing in his New song gentleman

'It's a tragedy. We are the only countries divided right now,' PSY said at a news conference ahead of the concert. North and South Korea, which are divided by heavily fortified borders, are technically still at war, with the 1950-53 Korean War ending with a cease-fire, not a peace treaty. 

PSY Live Performance

PSY said he hoped North Koreans would enjoy his new music. He said his job was to make all people, including North Koreans, laugh. PSY co-composed the music and wrote the lyrics, which poke fun at a self-claimed gentleman who enjoys his time at a dance club. Audiences have questioned whether PSY will be a one-hit wonder known only for Gangnam Style.
But the South Korean musician, whose humble personality has endeared him to his fans at home since he made his debut more than a decade ago, shrugs off the skepticism. 'Whether or not a couple of my songs become a global hit, I've been doing this job for 12 years,' PSY said.
'I will bring more Korean dance moves and Korean songs overseas.'

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Sherlyn Chopra all set to host MTV Splitsvilla-6

She is uber hot, she's been the first Indian model to feature on the Playboy cover and now the sexy siren is excited to make a comeback on TV.Yes, we are talking about Sherlyn Chopra who always gets her viewers wanting for more. And this time around , Ms Chopra will be seen hosting the very popular MTV Splitsvilla season-6. This will be her second stint on small screen after she featured on the third season of Bigg Boss in 2009.

Sherlyn Chopra 

Infact she is already shooting for the same inside the famous villa.Splitsvilla is a reality show that originally featured two young men who got to choose a date from a group of 20 girls, each of whom vied for the boys' attention.
Looks like Splitsvilla is only going to get raunchier & bolder this year. But this is not it, Sherlyn Chopra is equally excited for her debut film, Kamasutra 3D where she goes nude. The movie is being directed by Rupesh Paul.

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Tom Cruise confirms Mission Impossible 5

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has revealed that a fifth Mission: Impossible film is in the works. Cruise confirmed the planned sequel during an appearance on The Graham Norton show, reported Digital Spy. 
He replied when asked about the series: "I am working on the story." However, he declined to give any more details. Cruise had said in October that he would be keen to make another Mission: Impossible film. 

Tom Cruise

"I started Mission: Impossible hoping I could make many of them. It's a character that I can grow with. At that time it was the most expensive film in the history of Paramount Pictures, and the first film I was producing. 

"It's been pretty exciting. Seeing an audience respond to have that experience is really wonderful. I'll make a bunch of those. I'll make as many as people want to see... because they're very challenging, and so much fun to make," he had said.

The actor also said that he "still felt good" about doing action roles, despite turning 50 last year.

The lastMission: Impossible - Ghost Protocolreleased in 2011.

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Shakira tweets cute photo of Gerard Pique and son Milan

Baby Milan was born in Barcelona two months ago to a Spanish father and a Colombian mother.

So it was only going to be a matter of time until the little boy would be obtaining his first passport to go with his celebrity baby jet-setting lifestyle.

Proud mother Shakira posted a photo online of her footballer boyfriend Gerard Pique and their 10-week-old baby at the passport office. Writing in both Spanish and English on her Instagram page, she said: 'Daddy and son waiting for Milan's passport!'

With Gerard looking to the side, he keeps two hands on his adorable son, who looks towards his mother - presumably the one behind the camera.

The little boy looked smart in his blue checked shirt and navy trousers as he sat on his father's lap.

Gerard Pique with son Milan

It looks like Milan may be getting his passport ahead of Shakira's return to the United States ahead of The Voice live shows.

Shakira can currently be seen on-screen for the auditions, but will be gearing up for the live battle rounds, which are set to screen in two weeks time.

The Latina beauty, 36, and Barcelona FC player, 26, announced their son Milan's birth on his official website in January. Gerard wrote: 'Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth.'

Shakira added: 'We are happy to announce the birth of Milan Piqué Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born January 22nd at 9:36pm, in Barcelona, Spain.

'The name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification...

'The hospital confirmed that the couple’s first child weighed approximately 6lbs. 6 ounces, and that both mother and child are in excellent health.

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