Shahrukh Khan blames smoking habit on days with theatre

Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan blames his initial days with theatre for his smoking habit.
Recalling his days as a theatre actor in Delhi, he said: “I remember when a fireplace was put up, the guys used to go behind the fireplace to smoke and put out the fire. That’s how I also started smoking and it is not my fault. It has (this habit) got all to do with theatre.”
The Badshah of Bollywood, who arrived in Toronto for the 12th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony, said he would love to return to theatre as it was his first love.
“I belong to theatre. I started off doing a lot of stage in Delhi… first small time and then a little on the streets. Always the desire was to be a theatre actor. I used to work with John Barry and even Sheilaji – a lot of wonderful producers, directors. We used to go out and perform in small little theatres and on stages.”
He added, “The Kingdom of Dreams (in Gurgaon) wants me to come and perform under the tutelage of Shiamak Davar.”
Challenging Dawar and making fun of his knee problem, he said, “My dance is better than yours even on one leg.”
When a reporter asked him in lighter vein in Hindi, “Kya mard ko dard naahi hota: (whether a man like him doesn’t feel pain) – Shah Rukh replied in the same vein – “Mard ko bahut dard hota hai” (the man feels a lot of pain).
The actor said he was advised two weeks ago not to perform, but he didn’t want to go back on his commitment to Wizcraft “who have been very kind to me all these years”.
He said his knee surgery is scheduled for July.

Shamita Shetty has plans to quit a career in acting?

Shamita Shetty has been struggling hard in Bollywood for quite sometime now and she does not have many movies to boast about till now. Of late, she has hardly played any significant role in any flick. So, finally she has decided to try her luck in some other field. Sources have it that Shilpa Shetty’s sister will be leaving for London to pursue a course in interior designing.
Shamita’s elder sister and better known Shilpa explains, “Shamita is now entering another phase in her life and career. She is now heading to London for a six-month course in interior designing. We all felt this was the right move for her to make.”
Talking about her own life, Shilpa said, “At the moment, I’m playing the most satisfying role of my life - that of an housewife. Films were never the be-all-end-all of my life.
Right now I find the idea of looking after my home far more exciting and challenging than rushing off to studios early morning.”

Is it love for Zarine Khan?

Sallu’s hottie from the long lost Veer and the character dheela song leading gal, Zarine Khan was seen with a man at a Worli nightclub.
A spectator reveals, “Zarine walked in at around 1 am with a bunch of friends. There were a few guys and a girl in her gang. Her brother was also present. She was dressed in a white top and a black mini skirt and had a tattoo of a heart inked on her left ankle. One guy in particular stood out as the object of attention.”
The source didn’t get the name of the guy but says “They were very comfortable in each other’s company and were seen cosying up. Zarine and this guy kept showering each other with loving pecks on the cheeks, holding hands and hugging each other. Interestingly, when she hit the dance floor, the DJ played her hit track from Ready, Character Dheela Hai. The man was dressed in blue denims and white shirt with gray stripes and has a spiked hairstyle.”
Zarine denied the incident by saying she was in Goa. When confidently asked she says, “He is a very dear friend. The reason I was affectionate with him was because he arranged the surprise party for me.” But she claimed that they are not dating, “I am very much single.”
Hey Zarine what happened to your loyalty to Salman?

Liz Hurley and Warne’s love story

Finally the most talked and hottest couple of IPL 2011 had a big bash. Shilpa Shetty threw a party for Shane Warne, the captain of her IPL team Rajasthan Royals and Elizabeth Hurley aka Liz Hurley in Mumbai. The party was planned earlier in Jaipur but was shifted to Mumbai due to Shilpa’s ill health who is recovering from spondylosis.
Warne will retire after the IPL. Liz is in India with her son Damin to cheer Shane Warne’s team. Most of the players think Liz is a lucky charm for their team and the party will enhance their team image.
After the hot lip locks on the field by Warne and Liz, it’s the time to celebrate!!

Sonakshi impresses her ‘Joker’ director

In spite of her small role in Dabangg, Sonakshi Sinha as her father got in limelight with her dialogue.
In her next film, Joker,while Akshay is the lead and an alien concept is the major show, will the new comer have a platform  to prove herself.
When asked Shirish Kunder, the film director she assured by saying, “Yes definitely, in JOKER she is there right through the film with Akshay.  She has a well etched out part and the best part is that both she as well I are very enthusiastic about making the best use of the platform made available as this is our second film each. I would personally like to work more with someone like her who is younger and is just starting off as it brings us both in the same space.”
Shirish, who has worked with Preity Zinta in his debut directorial outing JAAN-E-MANN, adds, “She has that gift which I guess come from her genes. You have to tell Sonakshi just once about what you want and she does it just perfectly well. You don’t have to explain things much to her. This reflects not just in her act but also the dialogue delivery as she brings in punctuations at just the right place in the right way.”

Madame Tassauds to put up Kareena Kapoor’s waxed statue

There is no denying the fact that Kareena Kapoor is one of the most successful, stylish and popular actresses of Bollywood. So, it did not come as a surprise when she was chosen as the next Bollywood actress after Aishwarya Rai to get waxed at the celebrated Madame Tussauds in London.
According to the sources, the museum got numerous requests from her fans to get her wax statue. Since Kareena is busy these days with her shoot in Pondicherry with Aamir Khan, she has yet to complete all the formalities but she does intend to take time out and head to UK to meet the officials.
Madamme Tassauds have a horde of Bollywood celebs waxed at their museum right from Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan. Considering Bebo’s popularity worldwide, she does seem to be an apt choice to join the list.

Asin paired opposite SRK in ‘2 States’

Since the time Sajid Nadiawala’s next project titled ‘2 States’ starring SRK has been announced, there have been guesses as to who would be paired against King Khan in this flick which is based on Chetan Bhagat’s bestseller ‘Two States’. Where Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone seemed to be strong contenders for the role, it is finally South beauty Asin who has bagged in the role.
The film will be directed by ace director Vishal Bhardwaj and the story of the film revolves around the life of a young couple Krish and Ananya, who belong to Delhi and Tamil Nadu respectively. They meet while studying at IIM, Ahmadabad and headed for a marriage which is against their wishes of their parents who do not support this ‘cross cultural’ marriage.
Asin has already had the honors of working with the other two Khans (Aamir Khan in Ghajini and Salman Khan in London Dreams and Ready) of Bollywood. With being paired opposite SRK himself, she has added yet another feather to her Bollywood career.

Kanishtha Dhankhar oozes traditional beauty at Cannes

Cannes this year is all glamour and glitter with Bollywood beauties in their presentable best at the red carpet. Apart from Bollywood actresses, the Miss India World 2011 Kanishtha Dhankhar also walked the red carpet along with the renowned Indian fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee for Chivas.
Kanishtha looked ravishing in her traditional attire created by Sabyasachi which had zari work in gold added with a dupatta in nude shade. She added to her traditional look with dozens of gold and black bangles and a hanging pendant (mang tika) on the forehead.
An all elated Kanishtha said before leaving for Cannes, “I had many plans for this year but not even in my wildest dreams had I thought that I will be walking the Cannes red carpet. I feel lucky and blessed.”
Take a look at the 22-year-old Mumbai girl in her princess avatar at Cannes………..