Bipasha Basu's dream to meet James Franco

Bipasha Basu's dream to meet James Franco: James Franco, the star of Danny Boyle’s latest film ‘127 Hours’ has caught the fancy of Bipasha Basu.

We all know that Bipasha Basu has had a thing for Brad Pitt, the man who’d leave her dreamy-eyed. Now, Pitt has been replaced by Franco.

“Tonight I want to watch ‘127 Hours’! James Franco is replacing Brad Pitt in my life! Tremendous actor and truly a Gorgeous man! My dream is 2 meet him:)” Bipasha wrote on her Twitter page.

Bipasha is presently in New Zealand to shoot for Abbas-Mustan’s thriller ‘Players’ which is an adaptation of the Hollywood thriller ‘The Italian Job’.

Hollywood vs Bollywood beauties: Saree wearing contest

Hollywood vs Bollywood beauties: Saree wearing contest: The stars love to drape themselves in a gorgeous and colorful saree, but from the East to the West, which celeb wears the outfit best? Check out our pics of Katrina Kaif, Elizabeth Hurley, Anna Kournikova, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor and Pamela Anderson here to pick your favorite star in a saree.

The always gorgeous Katrina Kaif does justice to this pink saree with amazing accessories, while Elizabeth Hurley looks smart in a similar outfit that covers her from top 'til toe!

Tennis player Anna Kournikova shows off her glam side in this turquoise saree, while Aishwarya Rai Bachchan keeps it simple in hers.

Kareena Kapoor knows how to look sexy in a white saree and reveals just the right amount of cleavage to stay classy! Pamela Anderson looks quite comfortable in her white saree that uncovers her famous bussom.

So, you people decides that who's beauty is the best in Saree wear? leave your comments below.

Liz Hurley scandal: slams Indian media

Liz Hurley scandal: slams Indian media: English actress and former model Elizabeth Hurley who’s been in the news for her fling with Australian cricketer Shane Warne, has blasted Indian media for spreading fictitious stories.

There have been reports about Liz begging her Indian husband Arun Nayar to take her back after it was exposed that Warne had been two-timing her and allegedly sending sexual text messages to an Australian married woman as well. It was reported in the press that Arun is in no mood to forgive Liz and has moved on and was spotted with a ‘mystery brunette’.

“The Indian press has to take top marks for fiction...Sorry to rain on your parade Gossip Press, but Arun's 'mystery brunette' is his brother's wife. Snigger (sic),” Hurley wrote on her Twitter page.

Hurley married Nayar in 2007. She recently confirmed on her Twitter page that she had separated from Nayar “for private reasons”.

Candice Boucher a Playboy hottie in Bollywood project

Candice Boucher a Playboy hottie in Bollywood project: She is the 26-year-old model from South Africa who shot for Playboy April 2010 issue as ‘Naked Prey’. The sultry Candice Boucher is looking forward to do a Bollywood film.

The movie is to be producer Prashant Chhada, and Candice is reportedly paired opposite Sachin Joshi. And if you are wondering who is Sachin Joshi, he is the MD of an energy drink which is endorsed by Shahrukh Khan. However, according to sources, Candice will not have any nude scenes in the film. Surprised! She is just there to up the ‘glamour quotient’ in the film.

The movie is said to be an action flick to be shot in various countries like Germany, Poland, Prague, Morocco and China.

Now some info about Candice - She is from Durban and has already modeled for Sports Illustrated, Victoria’s Secret, Elle, FHM, GQ, Vogue and Cosmopolitan magazines. She is also the international face of Guess gear, and her Playboy photo-shoot too garnered rave reviews for styling and compilation.

The film is a slick, fast-paced espionage thriller about an informant who has to go undercover beyond enemy lines and help find out enough information to be able to save his brother and the nation from destruction at the hands of biological warfare.

Ajay Devgan's new mission of Hollywood

Ajay Devgan's new mission of Hollywood: Bollywood is getting ambitious. Its technicians, actors and filmmakers seem to have a shared mission. The mission is to take on Hollywood. Not only in terms of its storylines but technically too.

The man busy doing this at the moment is actor Ajay Devgan. The star has taken on upon himself to take on Hollywood with his upcoming film Toonpoor Ka Superhero.

Ajay believes that the film is in every sense no less than any Hollywood production. Talking about his film, Ajay says, "Toonpoor Ka Superhero is technically as advanced as any other top line film in Hollywood. We have made sure that the film opens a new chapter in animation industry in India and shows the world the technical craft and expertise that bollywood has achieved over the years."

With Ajay all set to take on Hollywood single-handedly; let's hope it's a big victory all the way.

liz Hurley: Painful moments after Separation from Arun Nayar

Elizabeth Hurley: Painful moments after Separation from Arun Nayar: She announced her separation after the pictures of her kissing cricketer Shane Warne appeared in the media. Elizabeth Hurley now says that her separation from Arun Nayar is ‘painful’ and that it happened for private reasons.

The 45-year-old actress again took help of Twitter to express her feelings. She writes, “Painful, sad days. Arun & I separated for private reasons but FTR (for the record) he has been a great father to our son Damian & will always be in his life.”

Damian, who was born in 2002, was also present at the wedding of his mom with Arun Nayar in the year 2007. The kid had Arun as a father figure. Damian’s biological father, film producer and a multi-millionaire Steve Bing, was sued by the actress after he claimed that his relationship with Hurley was “non-exclusive.”

According to Liz, her close friends and family members weren’t in the dark about her separation with Arun.

Brad Pitt weds Angelina Jolie in Jodhpur

Brad Pitt weds Angelina Jolie in Jodhpur: Rumour has it that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are situated to show some kindness ritual wedding in Jodhpur following year.

In the event that the latest buzz doing the rounds it to be accepted, the Hollywood's pro couple are considering settling down. Quite similar to Katy Perry and Russell Brand tied the knot in Rajasthan in October, Brangelina too will show at least a bit of kindness in the royal state.

Reports state that the couple's spiritual guru Ram Lal Siyag will control the wedding observance as per Hindu rituals. Brangelina rehearse Siddha yoga under Siyag. They have moreover tried to get concordance their association through yoga.

Pitt paved the route for wedding to Jolie previous this year when he too legally received her little people. Now, reports state it is simply a matter of time in advance of the a few tie the knot.

Brangelina have earlier visited India for the shoot of ‘A Mighty Heart’. During the shoot, they also travelled through the country and visited some holy places as well.

Bipasha Basu turn into glam for 'Singularity'

Bipasha Basu turn into glam for 'Singularity': Bipasha Basu can be viewed taking on a Maratha warrior in renowned Anglo French picture executive Roland Joffe's Hollywood saga picture 'Singularity'. The picture is certain to daze her fans and groups of onlookers as the sexy performer will be perceived without makeup in her first Hollywood venture!

The picture which should be shot in India and South Africa is assumably a love story of a British officer, around the same time as the pilgrim period in India.

Bipasha plays Tulaja, a Maratha warrior who falls in love with the British officer played by Josh Hartnett. 'Star Trek' fame Chris Pine too will be a part of the project.

Coincidentally, the actress loves to sport the de-glam look off-screen and hates to wear makeup. As a result, Bipasha was extremely relieved when she was told she had to look as natural as possible onscreen.

The actress is having a blast on the sets of her first Hollywood project with co-star Josh Hartnett which also stars talented actor Atul Kulkarni in a prominent role.

Bipasha has indulged in various adventurous activities in the film which include camel riding, underwater diving and horse riding!

Sean Penn and Hrithik Roshan walk on the red carpet!

Sean Penn and Hrithik Roshan walk on the red carpet!: Whether his films are hit or flop, Hrithik Roshan has earned his stripes as a good actor. The Guzaarish star will attend the International Dubai Film Festival and will walk the red carpet with Hollywood actor Sean Penn.

Hrithik is going to start the New Year with a bang; though he is neck-deep into work, shooting for Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, he will ask director Zoya Akhtar for some days off. The actor is expected to walk the red carpet on January 12, 2011, with two-times Academy Award winner, Sean Penn.

Naturally Hrithik is excited about this huge opportunity to share red carpet with a legendary actor like Sean Penn. Confirming the news that he is going to be part of festival, Hrithik is quoted as saying, “Yes, it is true. I am currently trying to work out my scheduled so I can attend this festival.”

Hollywood actor Sean Penn will be at the seventh International Dubai Film Festival to collect his lifetime achievement award. The actor has spent almost three decades working in films like “Dead Man Walking”, “Sweet and Lowdown”, “I Am Sam”, “Mystic River”, “Milk” and older genre classics “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” and “Carlito’s Way”.

Is Johnny Depp feel awkward by kissing Angelina Jolie in 'The Tourist'?

Is Johnny Depp feel awkward by kissing Angelina Jolie in 'The Tourist'?: Just another day of work. That’s how Johnny Depp would like to feel about his shoot for kissing scenes with Angelina Jolie. But he can’t deny the awkwardness.

Depp feels that on-screen kisses are always awkward and there indeed were nervous giggles while he shot the liplock with Jolie for their upcoming film The Tourist.

In an interview to Daily Mirror, he said: “I've had more difficult days at work, but those kinds of things are always awkward. So you just laugh your way through, and you just kind of giggle and feel stupid”.

In the film Depp plays an American tourist visiting Venice, Italy, to mend a broken heart. Jolie plays a woman who crosses his path in order to mislead all those following her former lover, a criminal wanted in fourteen countries.

The film releases on December 10.

R&B singer Akon arrived in India

R&B singer Akon arrived in India: Popular R&B singer Akon arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday for a three-day visit during which he will perform at a private show in Pune.

Dressed in black, Akon walked out of the airport with a small posse of security personnel. There weren’t many fans to greet him as his visit has been kept hush-hush.

The singer has already left for his private show in Pune after which he’ll return to Mumbai. He’s also likely to meet Shahrukh Khan whose upcoming film Ra.One will have songs by him.

Airin the New foreign babe in Bollywood's next!

Airin the New foreign babe in Bollywood's next!: Airin, the hot babe from the UK, is now set to enter Bollywood, with a sizzling item song.

You could call it an unplanned debut. Director Sachin Karande did not intend to cast Airin in his upcoming film Payback until a chance meeting with her at a common friend’s house set the things in motion.

"I met Airin at a common friend’s house as she was down from England for a holiday. She was really interested in learning about Hindi films and the way they are made, so my friend offered her to visit my set for my shoot which had already begun,” Karande is quoted to have said.

Once Airin started visiting the film’s sets, her interest grew. Finally, she asked the director to rope her in for the item song.

“During the screen test, we saw how excellently she was performing on the song. It was then that we decided to shoot the song with her.” Karande added.

Irrfan Khan to play as an enemy of Spiderman!

Irrfan Khan to play as an enemy of Spiderman!: Indian actor Irrfan Khan who’s gained much popularity abroad is set to play a villain in the next Spiderman film.

From what we learn, Irrfan will play the role of Van Atter in the new Spiderman flick which is still not titled.

The movie will have the American-British actor Andrew Garfield playing Peter Parker aka the Spiderman. Andrew was recently seen in the Hollywood rehook The Social Network.

Irrfan is not the only villain in the new Spiderman film.

Welsh actor Rhys Ifans is also set to play another villain Dr.Connors aka The Lizard.

Bipasha Basu’s First Look: first international film ‘Singularity’

Bipasha Basu’s First Look: first international film ‘Singularity’: Bipasha Basu’s happiness knows no bounds as she has started working on her first international film ‘Singularity’ that too with Hollywood hunk Josh Harnett. She is playing a Maratha warrior in the film and has got a new look.

The actress’ character name is Tulaja. Bipasha has revealed her look for the film on Twitter and writes, “My first ever period character. Tulaja, a Maratha bodyguard.” For looking the character Bipasha has shunned make-up and has gone for simple jewellery.

Though the actress was initially nervous while shooting with international crew members and director Roland Joffe, she is now enjoying her time working for ‘Singularity’. The movie is an action film and recently Bips shot for a scene in a swamp with Josh in Australia.

The movie also has Abhay Deol in a pivotal role.

Freida Pinto happily break the Hollywood stereotypes

Freida Pinto happily break the Hollywood stereotypes: Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto says she is proud to have broken Hollywood stereotypes in terms of leading ladies in films

The 26-year-old actress said she is glad to have broken long held convention of studios casting American, often blonde haired and blue eyed girls as the lead in films, reported Contactmusic.

"I feel really happy that I have broken that stereotype that 'it is not possible'.

Because I personally think that anything is possible. I feel the timing is right as well. The world is getting much smaller and that's the best way to embrace it," she said.

"Those other actresses have their own appeal and they bring whatever they bring to a film while I bring something  that I do not particularly feel has been explored much in Hollywood," she added.

The Mumbai-born actress has been cast by director Julian Schnabel to play the lead role in 'Miral', a film about a Palestinian girl. Pinto is glad that American filmmakers are now more acceptive of actors from other ethnicities like her.

"I strongly believe that I am actually breaking down cultural barriers. I find it very interesting these days that films are bringing in so many people of different ethnicities and I'm proud to be a part of that cultural shift," she said.

Pamela Anderson request to Manmohan Singh for PETA

Pamela Anderson request to Manmohan Singh for PETA: Pamela Anderson, who is set to enter the Bigg Boss house this week, is an ardent supporter of animal rights.

The Baywatch bombshell is an active member of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Even before her entry into Bigg Boss, she has reportedly urged Indian Prime Minister to boycott all leather products through a letter in which she writes: “I am calling on person in India and throughout the world to join me in rejecting all leather products in order to help put an end to animal suffering. I am asking every individual never to buy leather shoes, bags, jackets, belts or anything else made of animal skin.”

On several occasions Pamela has energetically endorses causes for protecting animal rights. Her latest PETA ad in which she posed nude was a subject of controversy.

In the letter, Pamela said that the government needs to be proactive in ensuring the rights of the animals.

“Illegal slaughterhouses operate with impunity throughout the country and municipal slaughterhouses have failed to follow the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. The government has also failed to set up any effective scheme whatsoever to address this crisis,” the Baywatch star said.

Game of Kissing between Bipasha Basu and Hollywood star Josh Harnett

Game of Kissing between Bipasha Basu and Hollywood star Josh Harnett: Bipasha Basu is the talk of tinsel town. Not only has the dusky siren bagged a Hollywood project to be directed by the Oscar-winning director Roland Joffe, she is working opposite Forty Days Forty Nights star Josh Harnett with whom she has some steamy scenes too.

So how is the actress feeling? Expectedly, she is on cloud nine these days! “This project is something new and exciting for me. Working with Roland and getting to star opposite a heartthrob like Josh Hartnett is like a dream come true,” tells Bipasha to a tabloid.

She also has no qualms to get up close and personal with Josh Harnett in the film, because it is a passionate love story about an Indian bodyguard and a British soldier set apart in two different time zones. Something we have seen in the film Lake House.

As per the damsel, if she can do steamy scenes (Jism) and kiss co-star Ranbir Kapoor (Bachna Aey Haseeno), who is not her beau, why would she panic to do such scenes in a Hollywood film.

Bipasha Basu signs $33 million International Project

Bipasha Basu signs $33 million International Project: After sizzling on Bollywood screen for almost a decade, dusky beauty Bipasha Basu has signed her first international project — English-French director Roland Joffe’s Singularity.

The 31-year-old is extremely excited and admits she does have butterflies in her stomach. “I am very excited…but have to admit that I am also a little nervous. Everything happened really fast,” Bipasha told IANS over phone from Mumbai.

Bipasha met Joffe in a chance encounter at the Taj Land’s End Hotel in Mumbai in September. The $33 million movie, written by Ajey Jhankar, is a riveting tale of an impossible love set across two time periods and continents.

It is set in the backdrop of the First Anglo-Maratha War of the 18th century and revolves around four characters – a British officer in colonial India and the Indian woman he falls in love with, an American marine biologist and his researcher lover — who gets trapped in a wrecked British merchant ship. The film will be shot in Australia and India.

Bipasha will be flying to Brisbane in the first week of November. Bipasha, who will be missing Diwali for the initial rehearsals for the film, says she would have loved to get some more time to prepare for her role. “I am not getting much of preparation time right now. I have been given just eight days to prepare for underwater scenes and horse riding…I wish I had at least a month’s time for preparation,” she said. As much as she would have liked to, Bipasha is also not getting much time to brush up on her history.

“There is just no time before I fly out! I have finished all my pending endorsement assignments and now I will try and grasp whatever I can there itself,” she said. Nevertheless, she is looking forward to working with Hollywood actors.

“The script is fantastic. They have a lot of expertise in their field…it’s going to be a whole lot of hard work, and it’s going to be great fun to adapt to their system of working,” she said.
Singularity also stars Bollywood Actor Abhay Deol besides Hollywood stars Chris Pine, Josh Hartnett, Olga Kurylenko, Christopher Egan and Shane Briant, among others.

Bipasha will shoot from the third week of November till the last week of December in Brisbane. Her upcoming Indian projects include Dum Maaro Dum and Abbas-Mustan’s Players.

Bipasha is glad that Abbas-Mustan, who gave her a launchpad with 2001 film Ajnabee, were accommodating enough to adjust their dates so that she could give her nod to Singularity.

Angelina Jolie, Aishwarya Rai: psychology survey!

Angelina Jolie, Aishwarya Rai: psychology survey: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie share a similarity with former Miss World and Indian actress Aishwarya Rai. All of them hate their nick names.

Only a few days back, Aishwarya Rai had vehemently revealed how much she disliked being addressed as ‘Aish’. The tabloid and her fan groups often refer to her as Aish in a convenient abbreviation. Some are unable to pronounce her full name and hence, use the easier nick name. But she had blasted everyone and had requested all to quit calling her Aish.

Similarly, Angelina Jolie has now poured forth her annoyance over the nick name she shares with Brad Pitt- ‘Brangelina.’  Ever since, Angelina and Brad began seeing each other since 2005 (when they were filming for ‘Mr and Mrs Smith), the tabloid nicknamed them Brangelina.

But now Jolie has revealed that she hates being thus addressed coz it sounds more like a ‘breakfast cereal’. Recently, she overheard some crew member addressing them as Brangelina on the sets of her Bosnian War drama and she immediately decided to set the record straight.

But, despite the fury of both Angelina and Aishwarya, we wonder if the people and the media would so easily let go of such a convenient and craftily-made nickname that has stuck to our tongues due to overuse in all these years.

Russell Brand's special wedding gift to Katy Perry!

Russell Brand's special wedding gift to Katy Perry!: Now, when a couple ties the knot right next to a Tiger reserve, it makes all the sense for the groom to gift a tigress to his lovely wife.

Russell Brand, perhaps in good humour, has gifted his wife Katy Perry a tigress on their wedding in Aman-e-Khas resort in Rajasthan on Saturday. Brand reportedly shelled out a good amount of money to buy Machli, the Bengali tigress who lives in Ranthambore National Park right next to Aman-e-Khas.

The big cat, described as the “epitome of beauty” by the forest guards, will remain in the jungle but the money given by Brand will go into its welfare and conservation schemes in the park. Meanwhile, according to a dailymail report, a man-eating tiger gatecrashed Katy and Russell’s wedding on Saturday. The predator reportedly jumped over two walls but was beaten away before it could scale the third wall which separated him from the newly weds by just 50 feet.