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Stylish Sanjay

Sanjay Dutt is known for experimenting with his looks in his movies, going for a different look that enhances his character. He has sported the bald look in Agneepath and a turban in Son of Sardaar, but in the soon-to-be-released Zanjeer, the actor will be seen in short hair and a styled beard. His eyes will also be kohlrimmed in the movie, which is a remake of the 1973 film of the same name.

Sanjay plays the role that veteran actor Pran had played in the original. Director Apoorva Lakhia, who has taken on the challenge of the remake, himself sat down to design Sanjay’s look.

He roped in designer Navin Shetty for the costume, and popular hair stylist Aalim’s team for the actor’s hair, said a source.

Sanjay’s been on a roll in 2012. His spine-chilling portrayal of Kancha Cheena in Agneepath won him rave reviews, and Son Of Sardaar saw the versatile actor in a humorous avatar. Zanjeer also stars popular southern actor Ram Charan and Priyanka Chopra, and will release in mid-April 2013. So will this be another box office coup for Sanjay? Lets wait and see.

Salman and Psy in Gagnam style

Ishqiya ends in marriage

Popular Bollywood actress Vidya Balan wed long-time sweetheart Siddharth Roy Kapur in a quiet ceremony in Mumbai recently, taking their ishqiya kahaani to the next level. Kapur is Disney UTV’s managing director, and the couple have been dating for a few years now. However, the marriage plans were kept a secret in true Bollywood style, which meant that everyone knew, but no-one chose to confirm the event to the media. The couple were married in a quiet ceremony that wove together Tamil and Punjabi rituals.

Vidya, whose roles in films like Ishqiya, Kahaani and The Dirty Picture propelled her into a unique category all her own, is a Tamil. And Siddharth, who incidentally produced Vidya’s acclaimed film No One Killed Jessica, has a Punjabi background.

Both traditions were kept in mind for their exchange of vows in what was a completely private affair, attended only by family and close friends of the couple, with no guests from the film industry. Bride Vidya looked simple but is said to have changed her wedding attire thrice, a friend said.

Siddharth’s family members were seen wearing pink saafas, and the wedding procession arrived in typical Punjabi style, complete with dhol and ‘balle balles’.

The entire set-up and decoration as well as the food was Tamil style. The couple’s pre-wedding celebrations kickstarted with a sangeet, followed by mehndi, again a private ceremony.

However, Bollywood turned up in full force at the couple’s wedding reception in Chennai, to wish them well. As we do. Good luck to the happy couple.

Salman Khan is known for being game in trying something new on the dance floor, and he certainly got into the groove with South Korean rapper Psy in the singer’s hit, ‘Gagnam style’ at the recently held BIG Star Entertainment Awards in Mumbai. Salman energy was impressive and infectious as he staged three performances during the show, the first with a bevy of belly-dancing beauties, followed by his ‘belt’ style dancing made popular in Dabangg 2, and finally Gagnam style with the irrepressible Psy. The song, as we are constantly reminded, topped YouTube’s all-time list of most-viewed videos in

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November. Perhaps Salman’s triple performance can top that.

Sallu’s waiting for the imminent release of Dabangg 2, and as a special gesture, he will watch the movie with Delhi Police personnel who have been appreciated for their bravery and meritorious services. The actor is expected to pay tribute to police martyrs prior to the viewing, and will meet the attendees and the kin of the five policemen who died during the Dec 13, 2001, parliament attack, after the movie.

A generous and honourable gesture indeed, from the superstar.

Priyanka pumps it up

A bunch of clubs in Mumbai recently enjoyed actress Priyanka Chopra’s company in a completely different avatar. The star was DJ to her single, ‘In My City’, while partying for a few minutes with her fans. She tried the same routine in Delhi and Bangalore, and the marketing move was a big hit, revealed Priyanka recently at a press conference in Mumbai. The actress visited four clubs - Hard Rock Cafe, F-Bar, Ghost and Hype, but not to perform, only to DJ.

Priyanka’s single has received a surprising number of accolades, and she intends releasing a few more to be enjoyed by her fans, before bringing out an album. Another smart marketing strategy, usually done in the US, said the actress. “This is how it is done in the US. They release a single, let it grow and then release another one. So I guess we will be releasing an album during spring, summer next year,” she said. And perhaps to ensure their popularity, her forthcoming songs will very likely have a few lines in Hindi too.

In the meantime, the versatile actress is ready for her next challenge in 2013, taking on the role of boxing champion Mary Kom. “I do at least one film which is challenging for me every year. Mary Kom is that film for next year. If you meet her in person, you will see she is so sweet....can’t imagine her to be a boxer,” said Priyanka. Known for her roles in non-conventional films like 7 Khoon Maaf and Barfi, the actress has already started preparing for the film with a lot of training.

The actress will be seen in four films next year - the Zanjeer remake, Gunday - the film on Mary Kom, and Krrish 3. But whether she’ll be singing in any of them is a question the actress is reluctant to answer. Well, with her talent and versatility, it wouldn’t surprise me!

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Seeking Sunny Indo-Canadian adult movie actress Sunny Leone is proud to learn that she is the most searched personality online in India. The actress was named the most searched celebrity in Google’s annual Zeitgeist list. The second position went to veteran actor Rajesh Khanna, who passed away in July this year.

“It is a very proud moment for me. Me and my husband Daniel Weber have worked really hard to get recognition and it is really overwhelming that people and my fans are searching for me online,” said Sunny.

“I consider myself lucky. I am just one film old in Bollywood and despite that I have achieved so much,” she added.

The actress made her Bollywood debut with Mahesh Bhatt’s Jism 2 and will next be seen in Ekta Kapoor’s Ragini MMS 2.

Sunny said she always wanted to achieve such recognition, but thought it was impossible. “I always wanted to be here but thought it is not possible. But after being here I feel anything is possible. It is so amazing. It is indeed a proud moment for me and my husband Daniel,” she added.

Hmmm, wonder if which sites fans of Sunny visited to find out more about the sultry siren. Any guesses?

SRK receives BrandLaureate Legendary Award

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has received many international accolades through a long and exciting career, but this latest one has a special significance. The actor has received the BrandLaureate Legendary Award for his contribution to the Hindi film industry, and for being India’s foremost brand ambassador in Malaysia.

Former recipients of the award have been former South African president Nelson Mandela, Nobel Laureate Mohammad Yunus, Indian businessman Ratan Tata, late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg and F1 ace Michael Schumacher, among others.

The 47-year-old was in Malaysia to attend the birthday party of Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohammad recently, and was naturally pleased with the felicitation.

“It is an honour to be given the BrandLaureate Legendary Award. It is always a pleasure to be amongst friends and to be given so much love and motivation to do better,” Shah Rukh said in a statement.

The actor was honoured by the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation, and received the award from Robert Loh, founder of Lord’s Tailor, KK Johan, president, The BrandLaureate, and Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohammad.

Congrats on another well-deserved feather in King Khan’s cap.

Sonam sells stuff for charity

She may be a young and successful actress, but Sonam Kapoor’s heart is in the right place. She recently announced that some of her clothes will be auctioned online to raise funds for charity this Christmas. And as Sonam’s dress sense is stylish and uber cool, the initiative is bound to be a success.

Sonam will auction her clothes on her friend, stylist Pernia Qureshi’s online fashion boutique, Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop. The proceeds will go towards Smile

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Foundation, an NGO which works to support poor children.

“Pernia and I wanted to do something for children this season. So we thought it would be great if I give like 50 pieces from my wardrobe and the proceeds go to Smile Foundation,” Sonam said.

The actress wants this money to be used to provide education to children.

“Pernia wanted to associate this with charity and I wanted to do something for education,” she said, and obviously, it’s a connection that works. This is the first time the actress has given away her clothes for a charitable cause, although she had been involved in charitable acts in the past.

“Pernia and me really believe in this. It is a great idea for people to go and check it out. We are waiting for the traffic for all the social networking sites to come there,”

And let’s hope her kind initiative works, and that the proceeds of the fundraiser bring smiles to many less fortunate children. Good on you, Sonam! Honesty and industry work, says Jacqueline Many would believe that ‘Betrayal Is Survival’, the tag line of Jacqueline Fernandez’s , truly reflects the cutthroat competition and survival in the Hindi film industry, but the Sri Lankan-born actress says hard work and honesty can do

“It is a very competitive industry. They say that if you want to survive here, you have to be cut-throat. But I don’t see a need for that. Sometimes I feel that hard work works. If you want to sleep well at night it is better if you just be an honest person,” said Jacqueline in an interview. Personally, she feels it is better to forgive and forget than hold a grudge against anyone.

“I think betrayal is a part and parcel of life and I think we all have experienced it. But I am someone who doesn’t believe in holding grudges. I am someone who forgives and forgets. I think it

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Born to a Sri Lankan father and Malaysian mother, Jacqueline made her debut in the Hindi film industry opposite Riteish Deshmukh. Though it didn’t click at the box-office, the film landed her roles in and now Race 2

But creating a niche for herself was not easy, says Jacqueline.

“It is a little bit difficult when you have come from outside. I feel that the industry embraces people who are from the industry faster. But once you have proved yourself, it is easier for them to accept you,”

But even though the 27-yearold actress has managed to

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Amar D, North Sydney Usha wins a CD of new hindi film Taalash create an identity through her hard work, she is still wary of making friends in the industry.

“I think at the end of the day, these are all people you have to work with. Sometimes it is difficult because you don’t want to cross that line between professionalism and friendship. Getting along with co-stars is important, but when it comes to having real friends I don’t go looking for them in the film industry,” she said.

With two successful films Murder 2 and Housefull 2 in her kitty, Jacqueline feels that she now has more responsibility and this makes her work harder.

“It (success) doesn’t change you as a person; it changes the surrounding and scenario and gives a lot more responsibility,” she said.

Directed by Abbas-Mustan, Race 2 also stars Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, John Abraham, Deepika Padukone and Ameesha Patel and releases in endJanuary 2013. So good luck to Jacqueline and may her hard work and honesty pay off.