Priyanka Chopra banned from using Twitter

Priyanka Chopra’s Twitter obsession has been curbed. And it’s all owing to her latest film producer Sajid Nadiadwala who has banned the actress from posting any kind of information on the social networking site.

So while most filmmakers are still looking for ways to approach their actors on the issue, Nadiadwala has taken stringent steps to assure that no member of the cast or the crew will leak any kind of details about his project ‘Anjaana Anjaani’ on any networking site.

The producer took the strict decision after he saw a constant inflow of pictures and information being put up on the said site. And with his both lead actors Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor being active users of the site, Sajid had little choice but to impose his will.

Confirming the news, Sajid told a daily, “I actually took the decision to forbid my cast and crew from putting any information on websites after an incident that happened with Sajid Khan, my director of ‘Housefull’. We were doing a photo-session with the film’s stars. We weren’t even finished and Sajid Khan had already put one of the pictures on the site. I was horrified. That’s when I decided it was time to make the confidentiality clause a legal issue in all my contracts.”

Regretting the lack of privacy among stars, Sajid further added, “I remember when my father produced JP Dutta’s Ghulami, we’d stand outside Dharmendra’s van for hours waiting for him to emerge so we could see what he wore, how he styled his hair, what watch he had on, etc. Today the stars volunteer all this information on the social networks even before the director takes his first shot. I think all of us need to make confidentiality compulsory for every film."

Well, looks like Piggy Chops will have all work and no play on this one!

Orange Music overseas rights sold for Rs3.5 crores Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 12:34 am

Supreme Raju has bagged the overseas rights of Ramcharan’s Orange and at the same time he has bagged the music rights of the film. He is going to release the music on Mahathma label. It is known that Raju has paid Rs3.25 Crs for both Overseas rights and Music rihts.

Heroine angry with the leakage of her private photos

Walls have ears is now old saying. The new one is walls have lenses. In this modern era of technology, nothing can be taken it for granted particularly when you are indulging in a private act.

Lot of unwanted news, Pictures and videos of celebrities surfaced the internet much to the shock of celebrities involved in news.

Recently we have seen hot hot private pictures of Shriya Saran and Reema Sen.Reema is perturbed over the photos of her and Shriya partying being published by certain section of the media. The actress, in a recent interview, to a magazine has said that it was private party that she had hosted for her close friends.

She also rued that those pictures were taken at her residence and wondered how it reached the press. Reemma, however, pointed out that her private life is off limits for the press.

Nityananda Scandal:Ranjitha secretly recorded the sex video?

Nityananda Swami sex scandal which rocked entire nation is taking interesting twist as the days goes on. Ranjitha who was seen in the video along with Nityanada has reportedly attempted suicide. Sources revealed that Ranjitha is very upset with the leaking of the video which was broadcasted by all media channels.

One surprising twist is, it is Ranjitha herself secretly recorded their act to blackmail the spiritual leader. However, her plan backfired when the video ended up in the hands of the media and was broadcast across the country.

Meanwhile, Swamy Nityananda's lawyer M. Shreedhar has confirmed that Swami Nityananda had not absconded but is in Varanasi, attending the Kumbh Mela with 4000 devotees from across the globe. He added that he would return on March 18.

When asked about sex video, Shreedhar said,the video is morphed and also that the woman in the clippings always has her neck covered. But confirmed that film star Ranjitha started visiting the ashram to overcome depression caused by a failed marriage and very soon became Swami Nithyananda's devotee.

Maniratnam in trouble with Ranjitha absconding

Nithyananda’s compromising position with Ranjitha in the video tapes has made many people red faced. But for Manirathnam it is shocking that she is absconding.

The reason is that Ranjitha is donning an important role in the film Raavan. Some of her scenes are remaining to be shot and at this point of time she has gone missing. Manirathnam right from the commencement of this film, it has been facing lot of hurdles has now reached the boiling point.

After failing to establish contact with her, Manirathnam is much tensed because he intends to release Raavan this summer and he is not able to get in touch with her. He is also worried that Ranjitha’s matter would affect his film.

Jeff Bridges bags best actor Oscar for 'Crazy Heart'

Jeff Bridges walked away with the best actor Oscar for his performance as a washed-up country singer in "Crazy Heart" at the 82nd Academy Awards here. Directed by Scott Cooper, the film sees Bridges as singer Bad Blake whose meeting with a young journalist may help him to turn his life around. "I want to thank my wonderful director for his ability to instil self-confidence in his actors. Thank you my wonderful team that kept me together. I also want to thank my gorgeous wife (Susan Geston) with whom I have spent more than 33 years and also my three girls without whom I wouldn't be where I am," Bridges said in his acceptance speech. He was nominated along with George Clooney (Up In The Air"), Morgan Freeman ("Invictus"), Jeremy Renner ("The Hurt Locker") and Colin Firth ("A Single Man") in the best actor category.

Sandra Bullock wins best actress Oscar

After being named named worst actress for "All About Steve" at the Razzie Awards this weekend, Sandra Bullock bagged best actress Oscar for playing a high society woman who adopts an orphaned black boy in "The Blind Side" at the 82nd Academy Awards.

"I have so many people to thank but not enough time. But I want to thank my family and my family of the film, everyone who showed kindness and also those who were mean. I want to thank my mom...," said Bullock, who broke into tears while giving her acceptance speech.

Bullock, who got the best and worst actress awards back to back, beats Helen Mirren ("The Last Station"), Carrey Mulligan ("An Education"), Gabourey Sidibe ("Precious") and Meryl Streep ("Julie & Julia").

Bunny requirements for 'Vadhuvu'

After Jr NTR marriage fixed, now all eyes are on the most eligible bachelor Allu Arjun. His fans and guests who attended the audio function of Bunny forth coming movie 'Varudu’showered questions about his marriage.

While director Gunasekhar is still continuing the suspense over ‘Vadhuvu’ in the film, Allu Aravind, Allu Arjun dad revealed Bunny requirements. Bunny parents who are seeking a right alliance asked Bunny about his requirements in 'Vadhuvu'. Below are the three most important requirements for Bunny.

First and most important is the girl should maintain family values, second one is should be very beautiful and last one is, she should be from city culture so that she can adjust to the Cosmopolitan Society.

So gals, if you meet Bunny requirements, send you bio data to Allu Aravind.

Trisha and Tamannah on sex scandal

Trisha who is enjoying the success of VTV in Tamil reacted very strongly about God man and Media. Reacting to the current wave of Swamiji scandals, Trisha says she trusts in God but would never trunst god man. That is the very same reason she never visit them. She also warned her co-actresses to be more careful in future. She warned also against the media arguing that it was becoming so all-pervasive in society that it was itself becoming god-like with the power to break a person’s life with a single lifted video.

Another heroine Tamanna declined to comment on the issue saying it as Ranjitha’s personal life, but requested everyone not to see all the actresses in bad light because of stray incidents like this.

Hema Malini robbery case solved, 5 nabbed

Mumbai Police Monday cracked the Rs.8 million robbery from the house of Bollywood actress and politician Hema Malini and nabbed five people in this regard, an official said.

The suspects were caught from a residential complex, Nensey Colony in Borivli East, barely 10 km north of Hema Malini's residence in Goregaon East.

Police have recovered around Rs.one million worth of jewellery from the home of one of the accused and Rs.93,000 cash from the others, said Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) Rakesh Maria.

According to Maria, police had got a tip-off that a gang of robbers was likely to commit a robbery in the area and the sleuths lay in wait for them Monday morning.

Around 10.30 a.m., the gang arrived at a building near the ST Bus Depot and walked into the police trap, he said.

A search of the accused led to the recovery of some weapons.

The gang members have been identified as: Vinod Padamsingh Sahi, 24, Manoj Padamsingh Sahi, 20 - both residents of Pune, Birbahadur alias Bicchi Karnbahadur Batala, 55, from Goregaon East, Tapendra Birbahadur Sahi, 20, and Manbahadur alias Rambahadur Sahi, 55, - both living in Dombivli suburb of Thane.

They had committed burglary at Hema Malini's house and looted cash, jewellery and valuables worth Rs.8 million.

Aarthi Agarwal as Damayanthi

Aarthi agarwal celebrated her Birthday and she has become one more year elder on yesterday.Aarthi Agarwal’s ‘Neelaveni’ movie which is getting ready for the release soon. Now she is going to act in another film titled as ’Damayanthi’. This is also be a heroine oriented subject. Bharath Parepalli is planning this film with Aarthi Agarwal under his own The Dream Company film banner. Movie will hit the floors on 25th of this month. Details of other cast and crew members are yet to be finalized.

Is Nandita Das pregnant?

Nandita Das seems to be on a new high these days. Not only has her debut film Firaaq got appreciation and awards, her marriage to industrialist Subodh Maskara, in January this year, seems to have brought a sense of calm to the actress-turned-director. And the reason for the glow on her face? Well, our source tells us that the stork’s visiting Nandita!

Yes, rumour has it that Nandita, who is best known for her fiery performances in films like Fire and Bawandar, is expecting her first baby. She was offered a film but she refused it, citing her pregnancy as reason, because by the time the film starts, she would be in her seventh month.

The text message we sent Nandita to confirm went unreplied, but we guess the actress, who’s known to be a private person, isn’t willing to talk about it yet. But if the buzz is true, then all we can do is wish Nandita all the very best.

Vivek gets kissing tonsils

The serial kisser of Prince is finally paying the price for his overactive mouth.

His throat, possibly exhausted from all the action, is sending out alarm signals as he has developed a strong case of ‘kissing tonsils’. That means that his tonsils are swollen and are overlapping. Tonsils, er, touching each other should not be encouraged, according to the doctors.

Vivek has been running around for the promotion of his next release, Prince. The actor has back-to-back interviews and is having a tough time talking. A source close to the actor reveals, “Vivek was experiencing some pain in his throat since Wednesday, but didn’t pay much attention to it. His condition grew worse on Thursday. Apart from the pain, the tonsils are swollen, and he developed high temperature.”

The source continues, “Luckily, he had not committed to anyone for interviews today. He just had one meeting which got pushed. The actor has been sleeping all day long. He has fever, and the doctor who visited him at home, has asked him to take strict bed rest.”

“Today (Friday) Vivek will be performing at a stage show. Although he is unwell, but he is doing it since he has committed to them,” adds the source.

Vivek’s official spokesperson confirms the news and says, “Vivek is currently sleeping and can’t talk much because of the pain.”

What are Kissing Tonsils?
It is unusual for tonsils to touch or meet in the midline without protrusion of the tongue. When tonsils meet in the midline or overlap, they are called “kissing tonsils”.

No jhatka-matkas, I've signed two challenging films

She is best remembered as the 'mast mast' girl for her sensual moves, but Raveena Tandon, now a mother of two, says she has left her "jhatka-matkas" behind and has signed two "tough and challenging" films.

"I really don't think I will do the dancing type of movies with 'jhatka-matkas' any more. Every actor goes through a phase and so did I. At that time, there were these dances that I used to be known for. But I've grown out of it. I like doing unconventional, serious and message-based cinema now," Raveena told in an interview.

The 35-year-old, who was in the capital as a celebrity guest for the Good Housekeeping Show 2010, was earlier seen in a slew of commercial potboilers like "Mohra" and "Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi". But later she chose to work in more serious cinema like "Shool", "Daman" and "Satta".

Raveena, who is married to film distributor Anil Thadani, took a break from movies to bring up her children. But she did appear as a judge on two reality shows.

The actress, who was last seen in "Sandwich" in 2006, has now signed two off-beat films.

"I have signed two very tough and challenging films. One is based in Rajasthan - that's a very strong, female-oriented film. The other is a bilingual made in Bengali and Hindi. It's by a Kolkata-based production company and is being directed by Raja Sen, who has won multiple National Awards," Raveena said.

The script of the bilingual movie "The Laboratory" is based on a story written by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, she said.

"This is a story about a Sikh woman who gets married to a Bengali scientist, who dies soon. Then how, being an uneducated person, she educates herself and brings that whole laboratory of his husband back to life and fights culture differences is what makes the story. I, of course, play the Punjabi woman," Raveena said.

In the Rajasthan-based untitled film too, the actress is playing an inspirational role.

Without divulging much, she said: "This movie is about a woman's fight against an age-old tradition that has been there in Rajasthan since years and which truly prevails till date in some of the backward areas there. The story is about how she fights the social evil."

So are power women finally catching up in Bollywood?

"Yes. In fact, power women on screen have been happening for some time now. At times there are glamorous roles that you want to be associated with and there are times when you want to be part of strong films like 'Shool' and 'Satta' (that) are equally important," she said.

Kajol tops the poll as favourite Bollywood bahu

She has already proved herself as all time favoutrite actress among her fans, Bollywood actress Kajol who is married to actor Ajay Devgn for 11 years now, has been chosen as favourite 'bahu' (daughter-in law) in a poll conducted by matrimonial site shaadi.com.

The site has conducted a poll for upcoming event International Women's Day celebrations in which 250,000 women has participated.

Kajol has received 43.08 percent vote to become favourite bollywood daughter-in-law.

The other who competed for the position were Aishwarya Rai, Gauri Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Malaika Arora, Twinkle Khanna and Kiran Rao.