Top five breakups in Bollywood

Breakups and patch ups are not new in Bollywood, from Guru Dutt to Ranbir Kapoor and from Wahida Rehman to Kareena. It is general perception that bollywood is not good at maintaining long term relationships. Age, religion and status are not a concern in Indian film industry to build a relation, still bollywood encounter many breakups. Let’s have a look at top five breakups in Bollywood.


1. Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Salman began to date Aishwarya after acting with her in 1999's Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’. Rumors already existed then that Salman Khan had physically abused a former girlfriend, Pakistani actress Somy Ali. However, Aishwarya, madly in Salman’s love, dared to ignore that. After ample amount of controversies, Salman and Ash broke-up. Ash is proud to be a Bachchan Bahu and Salman is having a good time with Katrina as girl friend.


2. Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha Undoubtedly, Rekha and Amitabh is the most talked about couple in Bollywood till date. Starting from ” Do Anjane” this electrifying pair have appeared in “Alaap“, “Imaan Dharm“, “Khoon pasina“, ” Ganga ki saugandh“, “Muqaddar ka sikandar“,” Mr Natwar Lal“,” Suhaag“, “Ram Balram“, and Silsila. Well Silsila ended their pairing together and film was not commercially successful inspite of the propaganda that it was based on their real life story.


3. Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor One of the most publicized break-up in bollywood. This one came as a shock to most people. After all, Kareena and Shahid had been seeing each other for the last three-odd years. Too much has been written about why and how it all happened. Soon enough Kareena was seeing Saif and Shahid is busy with Vidya Balan and later Priyanka Chopra.


4. Abhishek Bachchan and Karishma Kapoor Karisma Kapoor was publicly declared as the Bachchan bahu at Amitabh Bachchan’s 60th birthday. However before anyone could say ‘Karisma Kapoor-Bachchan’ it was announced to the media that it was all over. Sources revealed that Jaya Bachchan was not in favor and that was that. It seems, had to tread very carefully because her daughter Shweta is married to Karisma’s father Randhir Kapoor’s nephew Nikhil Nanda. Abhishek and Karishma did a film together “Haan mainebhi pyaar kiya hai” which turned out to be a disaster, just like their relationship.


5. Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh Chhote Nawab and Amrita Singh married for decent time and with two kids, unfortunately could not have been stronger. Saif had a shaky start to his career, then Kal Ho Na Ho happened and of course the famous Hum Tum. Saif got his first solo hit in the latter and said goodbye to Amrita. Sources claimed that he even withdrew all the money from their joint account just days before dropping the bombshell. Saif and Kareena are amongst most talked about couple these days.

Shahrukh Khan's magic on Rukhsar!

Rukhsar, who was a short while ago seen in Bhaskar Bharti on television and awaiting three film releases later this year, recently got an opportunity of lifetime of working with the superstar Shahrukh Khan for a prominent brand's advertisement.

She has idolized Shahrukh Khan since fauji days and seen all his films, the most favourite being DILWALE DULHANIYA LE JAYENGE. So mesmerized is she having felt the SRK magic after shooting with him, She feels he is the most humble superstar she has ever met. She somehow had never ever seen him in real life forget meeting him inspite of being in the industry for long. She always used to wonder if she will ever get an opportunity to work with him. The opportunity knocked in the most unexpected way in the form of an AD where he plays his wife and mother to his son.

One of her friend is teasing her that she should not wash her hands since she shook hands with him. She even took his autograph and it is her most priced possession at the moment and she just can't stop raving about him.

SRK magic has rubbed on her is all we can say.

Freida Pinto shoots for her first sex scene

Freida Pinto, who barely showed any skin in Slumdog Millionaire, has shot her first sex scene for director Tarsem Singh’s movie ‘Immortals’.

Since Freida was nervous doing the intimate scene, lights were switched off on the sets and only the important crew members were allowed in.

Speaking about the scene, Tarsem said: “Poor girl. It's the first time we have Freida Pinto and guess what, it's a sex scene. It's a delicate situation. We're trying to get all of the lights out, so we can create an intimate situation. Only 80 people watching you and 20 of them with video (cameras).”

‘Immortals’ is a Greek story about a young warrior spearheading a battle against the immortal gods to save the mankind.

Freida plays an oracle princess named Phaedra.

Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan to play cricket match together

Their infamous row has hogged headlines for a long time but Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan will come together for a charity match during IIFA this years. The actors, who have not been on speaking terms for last two years, will unite to face Sri Lankan cricketers during the match, which will help raise funds for the rehabilitation of former child soldiers.

The actors became bitter enemies after their fight during the birthday party of actress Katrina Kaif in 2008. Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu and Sanjay Dutt will flip the coin for the toss during the match, which will be organised on the day two of IIFA weekend.

Shah Rukh, will also perform during the three-day-long extravaganza to be held in Colombo June 3-5, after a gap of five years. Other celebrities to attend the event are Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Vivek Oberoi.

Apart from the main award ceremony, a global business forum, a fashion extravaganza, a film workshop and premieres of upcoming films will also be held. Boman Irani, Deshmukh and Lara Dutta will once again host the awards gala.

Shahrukh Khan to become dad again

Before you jump to any wrong conclusion, let me clear up that Shahrukh Khanis not going to be a father for the third time in real. Infact, he is going to don the role of a father in a new Pepsodent tooth-paste ad titled 'Papa & Pappu'. Shahrukh Khan will play a cool dad having a lot of fun with his on-screen son Pappu and the ad is assumed to fall in the lines of Balki’s ‘Paa’ where Pappu like Auro will have number of questions.

The ad makers initially had two names in mind either Shahrukh or Akshay but finally they settled with King Khan. Child artist Keval will play his son. "Shah Rukh Khan is the best choice for 'Papa' in the campaign as the super successful actor also practices what he preaches. He is the perfect role model of a father who finds ways to spend time with his own children away from his active schedule and stardom," Srinandan Sundaram, Category Head - Oral Care, Hindustan Unilever Limited said in a statement.

Shahrukh Khan has been associated with brands like Tata Sky, Hyundai Santro, Linc pens, Navratna Oil and Tag Heuer and the lists goes on. Lets see how this ad moulds up.

Imran Khan plans a book on actor Salman Khan

Salman Khan has a huge list of fan followers and adorers, and there is no point arguing about it. Right? Here is another young guy who is completely in awe of Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan and is thinking of bringing out a book on him. He is none other than Imran Khan. Surprised!

Yes, the youngest Khan of the lot recently made a confession that he is “crazy” about Salman. He was recently in Bandra studio talking with press about his next I Hate Luv Stories, and coincidentally, Salman too had to arrive at the same studio to shoot for his film Dabanng. According to reports, Imran asked his valet to keep an eye on Salman’s car because he wanted to meet him as soon as he arrived.

Imran also revealed how he idolized Salman since childhood and even has a plan to bring out a coffee table book on bhai. The book will have good exclusive photographs of him along with some “small aspects” regarding the superstar.

The young actor also desires to sit and drink with Salman one night.

Shahrukh: says no, I don't speak with Salman Khan

For those of you who thought that the animosity between actor Shahrukh Khan and Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan has cooled off, here's the update for you.

Shahrukh Khan has admitted that he does not speak to Salman and is yet to sort out his differences with the actor. It must be recalled that the friendship between the two went sour after an open brawl that had the whole media its spectator.

Though, SRK feels that Salman's family have been his well wishers all through his career, but his differences with the brawny star continues despite this fact.

The two don't see eye to eye leave talking to each other. Talk about his equation with Sallu at the moment, SRK says, "No, I don't speak with Salman."

Kareena Kapoor to fight with lover boy Saif Ali Khan

Bollywood’s hottest couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor may be madly in love with each other in real life but they are going to fight in their forthcoming film Agent Vinod.

Saif’s debut home production Agent Vinod is all set to take off on May 24 in Mumbai though its actual shooting would take place in Morocco. The film will have a combat scene where the lead pair Saif and Kareena fights. It is said that Kareena has already started training for the particular sequence.

It was reported that Kareena plays a Pakistani spy in this film directed by Sriram Raghavan. It is slated for release in March next year.

Ranbir Kapoor and Bipasha Basu spotted together at night

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and Bipasha Basu developed a special relationship. They became very good friends and find each other very reliable to discuss any matter. They open their heart to each other. They make it a point to meet once in a week in spite of their busy schedule. Recently, when they were spotted at nightspot, both looked very comfortable, relaxed and happy.

Says an eyewitness, “After they entered, Ranbir and Bipasha went to a separate corner. They looked very comfortable in each other’s company.”

“They stayed in the premises for an hour-and-a-half. It was a very happening night on Thursday but after Ranbir and Bipasha entered, most people were only looking at them,” adds the witness.

Bipasha said, “Yes, Ranbir and I do go to the nightspot you mentioned. Is there any problem with that?”

They were not alone, accompanied them were director Siddharth Anand and his wife Mamta.

If you recall, Bipasha and Ranbir’s ex girlfriend Deepika Padukone does not share a good rapport. They had a brawl during the promotion of ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’.

As now Ranbir is trying to renew his relationship with Deepika, we wonder his closeness with Bips might not spoil his attempt.

John Abraham smooches director’s wife Pakhi Tyrewala

Director Abbas Tyrewalahas repeated the same which many directors have done in the past. He has made his wife Pakhi to kiss Bollywood hunk John Abrahamin a film directed by him. The film titled ‘1-800-Love’ in which John Abraham will be seen kissing Abbas Tyrewala’s wife Pakhi Tyrewala. This intense love story has been penned by Pakhi herself. Pakhi had a severe crush with John during her college days and the story was written keeping the very love angle in mind.

Abbas commented about filming the kissing scene between his wife and John, "Pakhi and John share a tremendous chemistry on screen. And I'm glad! Imagine, if they looked incompatible or anything less than made for each other! What would have happened to my film?!"

Abbas and Pakhi seems to be very much professional on the set and they left behind their personal relationship at home, "The girl I was directing in the film was not my wife. She was the actress chosen because she suited the role." He candidly admits, "Initially I was a little apprehensive.

But once the camera rolled Pakhi and I forgot our personal relationship." He himself filmed a kissing scene between his wife and his hero. Reasons John, "It is an intensely romantic film. And the kiss is an integral part of romance. But the film is very clean, sweet and innocent."

Katrina finally accepts Salman Khan's presence in her life

Katrina Kaif, who usually remains tight-lipped about her relationship with actor Salman Khan, says the star always guided her and genuinely believed she would join the big league in Bollywood one day.

"Salman had been always there, more than anything to guide because I didn't know anything about the industry. What would remain special in my mind is that from the very beginning Salman told me that I will achieve this success in the industry. And at that point it was too far off," Katrina told in an interview.

"That time I couldn't see myself one movie ahead, forget 15 movies ahead. I think that he believed it genuinely," the 25 -year-old actor said.

She entered Bollywood in 2003 with the dud "Boom". Her first big hit was 2005 romantic comedy "Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya" in which she teamed up with Salman. After that she gave a string of hits, including "Namastey London", "Partner", "Welcome", "Singh Is Kinng" and critically acclaimed "New York".

But Katrina feels nobody can plan success.

"It's (success) destiny, no one can plan it. There are many people who are connected with the industry because of their father, mother or other family members; still they are not able to achieve what is termed as success in the industry.

"You can come here, make two or three films, your co-stars could be your friends - all this you can plan but you can't plan which film would be successful. The miracle that happened with my life has been the success of my films. Because, had those films not been successful, no one would have done anything for me," said Katrina.

She is now eager to take more responsibilities and do more diverse roles like the one she is doing in Prakash Jha's "Raajneeti', where she plays a politician.

"Till now I have done a genre of films. People have accepted me, loved me and have given me so much support. I never imagined getting so much. But I feel that there are other types of films to do. See other contemporary actors, they have done much more diverse roles.

"People can say that the success ratio of my films has been very, very good, but I still feel people should see me on other kinds of films too...

"May be something like a remake of 'Sita Aur Gita'...In 'Raajneeti', I have more responsibility. But you will have to remember that there I am with six very important guys, all have very important roles," said Katrina.

The actress maintains she always wanted to do something unusual in life.

"I always used to make a world in my head and live in that. I always wanted to be something unusual. Some of the dreams I remember, they may sound stupid - I wanted to be a firefighter, I wanted to be a stunt woman, I wanted to go to NASA. Acting was something to fancy," said Katrina.

Sonam Kapoor follows Katrina Kaif’s footsteps

The recent B-town ladies have become very pricey and choosy when it comes to selecting roles. Like Katrina, bollywood’s new bee Sonam Kapoor too doesn’t approve films having two heroine in it. Recently, Sonam rejected a film with Ranbir Kapoor which has Deepika Padukone playing his love interest.

If recollected, Katrina too had recently declined the most-sought after director Anurag Basu’s Khamoshi which has Ranbir and Priyanka in the lead role.

As far as Ranbir and Deepika’s film is concerned it will showcase Ranbir in a double role where one character will be set in the 1950s background and the other character will be today’s youth.

The title of the film is Mera Jahan which will directed by Vikramjit Singh. Mera Jahan is revolves around a comic book writer played by Ranbir who is lost in his world and his own perceptions of the world.

Akshay Kumar hits a police inspector car in Canada

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumaris in news again. Though he is awesome in performing action scenes, this time he slightly went wrong and ended up hitting a police car. While shooting a scene for his upcoming film, ‘Thank You’, Akshay Kumar went wrong in road and accidentally hit a police car. The incident took place in Canada and Akki had to pay fine to the cops.

A unit member said, “It was a simple shot where Akshay had to reverse his car and then move forward. The camera was set across the road to get a proper shot and the unit members were there too. There were a couple of retakes from different angles. Akshay did not realise that a cop had parked his car behind him. So while giving another take, Akshay hit the police car.”

Though the director and other unit member tried to explain to the police that they were shooting for a film and unintentionally they were hit by the actor, the police refused to listen to them and charged fine for the incident.

The source added, “The cop refused to listen to Akshay. The unit saw the commotion and rushed to the other side, but the cop had already cut the ticket and demanded a fine. Akshay had no choice but to cough up the fine. The unit and director Anees Bazmeeexplained to the cop that it was for a shot.

The cop ended up laughing but he had already fined Akshay. He then spoke to everyone in the unit and even clicked a picture with Akshay on his cell phone. Akshay jokingly told Anees that this is his first ticket ever and he is sad that he got it in Canadaand not India.”

Anees Bazmee confirmed the incident and said, “Yes, Akshay got a ticket. He didn’t realise that a car had come and parked behind him. We are enjoying teasing Akshay about getting his first ticket.”

Bollywood actress Zarine Khan got award

Bollywood actress Zarine Khan of the "Veer" fame will get the 'Hero to Animals' award from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for rescuing a cat.

The actress, who is an animal lover, rescued a malnourished cat from the streets of Mumbai and rushed her to a veterinary hospital. She kept a tab on the cat's progress and even walked barefoot to Mahim Dargah to pray for her recovery. Khan has adopted the cat and calls her Softy.

"The rescue of Softy shows that Khan's beauty is much more than skin deep, " said PETA campaign coordinator Madhuri Deshmukh.

"We hope that her compassionate action will inspire others to always stop and render aid when they see an animal in distress and to adopt cats and dogs, not buy them, " added Deshmukh.

This award comes under PETA's "Proud to Be Indian" campaign which encourages people to rescue animals from the streets or adopt them from animal shelters.

Twinkle Khanna to act after nine years wit Akshay Kumar

Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar is going to face camera after a gap of nine years. She will be an integral part of a mobile ad with her hubby. The ad film will be directed by director Anurag Basu.

Twinkle Khanna who said good bye to ads and films long back is ready to act only when Akshay convinced her. She had a talk with director Anurag Basu and happy with the concept. She is also excited to work with one of the talented directors of Bollywood.

Twinkle who turns fashion designer is looking forward to work with hubby again. She last starred with Akki in 2001 in the film, ‘Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega’. A source says, "When Akki heard the concept, he convinced her to do it. He was sure that she fit the creative note and the concept was good. It was only at his insistence that she finally gave her nod."

The ad will show the funnier side of Twinkle. Even she stayed away from films, twinkle is flooded with ad offers and Akshay is boosting her to grab the offers that are coming her way.

Salman Khan plays 'Being Human Cricket Cup' with Pakistan

Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan to hold a Charity Cricket Match in the Emirate at the Dubai Sports City cricket stadium on May 21

The 'Being Human Cup' will be the prize while celebrities from India and Pakistan are expected to participate. Sources close to Salman Khan say that he has been planning this match for a long time but was waiting for the IPL 3 to end before announcing it.

Salman has called his friends and asked them to represent the Indian side. The names doing the rounds include Sharman Joshi, Jackie Shroff, Azharuddin, Vinod Kambli, Riteish Deshmukh, Govinda and his brothers Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan. There will also be a squad of celebrity cheerleaders providing the glamour quotient. Zarine Khan, Dia Mirza, Riya Sen and Neha Dhupia have been approached.

A source reveals, "All the proceeds from the match will go to Being Human. Representing the Pakistani celeb side will be actors Ali Zafar, Shaan Shahid, Adnan Siddiqui and Ijaz Aslam. Their cheerleaders are expected to include Nadia Hussein, the musical group Strings, Reema and Iman Ali."

After the match, the organisers also plan to have a fashion show and a lavish dinner for participants from both the teams.

Rabnir Kapoor refuses to work with Shahrukh Khan

Ranbir Kapoor has refused to do a film with Bollywood badshah Shahrukh Khan. The reason: Ranbir feels that SRK will overshadow him since he is a bigger star than him on any day.

According to reliable sources, Karan Johar, who is friends with Shahrukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, recently offered Ranbir a script that had SRK along with him. Though Ranbir liked the script but he was not keen to do a film with SRK at this moment.

It s learnt that Ranbir is playing his cards carefully. The actor does not want to do multi-hero projects since he feels that it can overshadow his performance. Moreover, Ranbir has a few films lined up in which he is the sole hero, so before he decides to share the screen space with SRK, Ranbir wants to become a bigger star to match the competition.

Barbara Mori features topless in English version of Kites

The promo of Kites: The Remix is out. Yes, that's what they're calling the Brett Ratner presentation of Kites in the US. The trailer for The Remix has been well recieved in the US by industry watchers.

There are marked differences between the Hindi trailer and the international one. While the desi version features fleeting flirty scenes between the two, the English teaser actually shows a topless Barbara and a passionate liplock between the lead pair, something that's missing in the Indian promo.

The Hindi trailer is comparatively tame, perhaps made to suit the local sensibilities.
While Kites releases worldwide on May 21, The Remix, a re-edited version of the 130 minute original, releases on May 28. It is only 90 minutes long and has been reworked by Ratner to be faster, younger and hipper.

About Ratner's cut, one Hollywood trade analyst had this to say: "Ratner's reputation couldn't be anything further from the Bollywood norm. He's known for movies full of fast cars, fast women, and big explosions. Subtlety isn't his thing. Kites hits theaters thanks to Brett Ratner."

Says Rakesh Roshan, "The promos for both the international and Indian audiences are same and the kiss is in both. As far as the topless scene (of Barbara Mori) is concerned, it's not true. I don't make such films. For the Hollywood version, they wanted only 90 minutes so we removed all the five songs that are there in the Indian version of Kites."

Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori to walk the red carpet

On Tuesday, May 18, the stars of one of the most ambitious and truly international films to emerge from India, will bring a touch of Bollywood romance, Latino passion and Hollywood action-adventure to the Red Carpet in London's Leicester Square Odeon West End cinemas.

On the red carpet, you'll see the who's who of the world cinema including actor Hrithik Roshan, Mexican beauty Barbara Mori, director Anurag Basu. Producer Rakesh Roshan, Hollywood director Brett Ratner, Music composer Rajesh Roshan and some renowned British celebrities who'll be heating up the proceedings in London.

This is the first of the many world premieres coming from Reliance Big Pictures and what better way to kick start the proceedings from the U.K. After the biggest Bollywood premiere which took place a good three years ago where we saw the gorgeous Shilpa Shetty grace the red carpet with Anurag Basu for their film Life In a Metro, this is Basu turning big and lucky the second time in London. What's to be seen is, will Shilpa Shetty and her U.K based husband Raj Kundra be one of the many who'll be walking down the red carpet? Come May 18, we'll soon find out.

Kites is the widest ever release for any Indian film production to date and heralds a new milestone in international filmmaking. The film is directed by Anurag Basu (Life In A Metro, Gangster), one of the most forward-thinking directors to emerge from India, fearless in his vision of breaking the conventions associated with Indian filmmaking, Kites stars Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan who sets screens ablaze with the on-screen chemistry he shares with smoldering Mexican beauty, Barbara Mori, the South American screen icon who has been creating waves across the international film circuit.

Katrina Kaif to show her dirty side now

Bollywood actres Katrina Kaif will no longer be the tender beauty if her role in her upcoming film with Zoya Akhtar is anything to go by.

According to reports, Katrina will be seen performing some heavy duty stunts in the film that will also involve some dirt biking. For this, the actress is already taking lessons.

The film, which stars Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol and Farhan Akhtar, will be Zoya Akhtar's first big budget film.

Though, Katrina is excited about her new act, but at the same time she agrees that it is not going to be easy performing the stunts with the bike.

Well, with Kat's getting into a stunt mode in this film, it's time to witness the tough side of the tender beauty.