Deepika Padukone comes with Cosmopolitan Luxury

After having been a top model, she made a stunning debut opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om. Her next film, Bachna Ae Haseeno, had her romancing her real-life sweetheart Ranbir Kapoor. And now she is 'All Yours' as she graces the cover page of fashion magazine 'Cosmopolitan Luxury'. She is none other than the super sexy Deepika Padukone who is the cover girl in the October issue of 'Cosmopolitan Luxury'.

Deepika is seen sizzling in a golden colored dress which perfectly compliments the Diwali festive season. The actress also talks about her breakthrough into films, her relationship with Ranbir and her style statement. For all you die-hard Deepika Padukone fans, this one is a complete must-have!!!

Priyadarshan signs Kaveri Jha for Bum Bum Bole

After Taare Zameen Par, child artiste Darsheel Safary will be next seen in Priyadarshan directed Bum Bum Bole, which is an adaptation of the hit Iranian film 'Children of Heaven'.

According to our sources, the latest addition to the starcast is Kaveri Jha, who was last seen in Hijack opposite Shiney Ahuja. Besides Darsheel and Kaveri, the film also stars Atul Kulkarni and Rituparna Sengupta. While Atul plays Darsheel's father and Rituparna plays his mother; Kaveri has been signed to play the role of Atul's sister. News has it that the film runs on two parallels, one that deals with Darsheel and his faith in God, while the second is about the relationship between Kaveri and Atul.

Amartya Sen attends screening of Colours Of Passion at London Film Festival

The distinguished Indian economist, philosopher and Nobel Laureate, Amartya Sen attended the world premiere of a stunning new film, Colours Of Passion (Rang Rasiya) which was held at the London Film Festival yesterday (Oct 30). Written and directed by one of India's most acclaimed director's, Ketan Mehta, Colours Of Passion is the tale of the life and times of the great and controversial, Indian painter, Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906). It deals with religious intolerance and denial of freedom of expression by fundamentalists and hardliners - sadly a fact even today.

The film features two of the finest Indian actors in the lead, with Randeep Hooda as the artist, with Nandana Sen as his muse. Nandana, who is the daughter of the economist, from his first marriage to Nabaneeta Dev Sen, an Indian writer and poet; plays Sugandha, a young woman, whose beauty captivates Varma and inspires him to create exquisite paintings based on themes from Indian mythology and classic literature. She becomes his inspiration...his love.

Amartya Sen, 74, who is world renowned for his work on famine, human development theory, poverty, political liberalism and gender inequality, received the Nobel Prize in 1998, "for his contribution to welfare economics". He was born in Shantiniketan, educated at Presidency College, Calcutta and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he was also the Master from 1998 - 2004. He is the author of several papers and books including; Development as Freedom (1999), and The Argumentative Indian (2005).

He was also awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian order, in 1999. Sen, who is currently at Harvard University, will be arriving in London for the screening at the Odeon West End on October 30, along with other luminaries, the director, Ketan Mehta, and producer, Anand Mahendroo, and the two leading actors.

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Shriya Saran and Tara Sharma enters Hollywood

Shriya Saran, Tara Sharma and Anupam Kher are going to star in the forthcoming Hollywood film, The Other End Of the Line.

Unlike the stereotyped crossover movies which deal with NRI families in the western countries, The Other End Of the Line shows Shriya playing a credit card company's customer service manager who lives in India, and like any other call-centre employee, she pretends to be American to her callers. But as luck would have it, she falls in love with an American caller played by Jesse Metcalfe (of 'The Desperate Housewives' fame). She then decides to take adventurous trip to USA without informing her parents, played by Anupam Kher and Sushmita Mukherjee. The film has its breath-taking moments when, even though, after meeting Jesse, Shriya decides not to reveal her true identity to him (Shriya tells him that she is from San Francisco).

The story takes yet another twist when Shriya's parents reach States and bring her back home and our American hero is left wondering what to do next. The film is yet another love story between an Indian girl and an American boy, though it would be interesting to see how the subject is dealt with this time. This is Shriya's first Hollywood film and her performance strikes you looking at the promo. And also, there's a hot steamy kiss between the Shriya and Jesse to look forward to.

Produced by Ashok Amritraj, The Other End Of the Line is being directed by James Dodson.

Celina Jaitley steals the show at Lakme Fashion Week

Aishwarya Rai gears up for action

After all that controversy over the name, the film, which was formerly known as Robot, starring Rajnikant and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, has now been titled Endhiran. Besides the new title, also being added to the film, its action is Chinese style.

It appears that director S Shankar, who was originally supposed Chinese stunt director Woo ping Yuen to supervise the action sequences in the film. For those who have not been able to place the name, Yuen's is the creative brain behind the phenomenal stunts of Hollywood films like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the Kill Bill and the Matrix series and The Forbidden Kingdom.

He has directed actors like Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun Fat, Uma Thurman, Keanu Reeves, Jet Li and Jackie Chang. By managing to rope in Yeuh, Shankar has managed to fulfill his desire to have slick, never seen before action sequences.

The film is reportedly being made on a stupendous budget of Rs 140 crore, probably one of the most expensive films being made in India. It is also believed that Ash is reportedly being paid something to the tune of Rs 6 crore for the movie.

Shankar is the same director who made Sivaji: the Boss with Rajnikat earlier. The film's shooting is in progress in Peru. The film is expected to release by the April of 2010.

Mandira Bedi and Geeta Basra walk the ramp for Archana Kochhar at Lakme Fashion Week

Wedding bells for Ameesha Patel

Ameesha Patel was seriously expecting a big success with Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic but the movie turned a failure. Now the Patel babe is seriously considering alternatives. It is heard that Ameesha had expected a lot out of her last film but alas, the movie flopped miserably and so did Amisha's career. It now looks like the girl is pretty fed up with her slow moving career and is looking for the expected next step, of marriage.

One time girl friend of Vikram Bhatt, Ameesha is now been increasingly seen with Delhi based businessman Kanav Puri. Sources say that Ameesha considers Kanav as her true love and is taking their relationship very seriously. When asked about wedding plans, Amisha replies that she is considering marriage but after a little while. She still has some hope left with two films on hand.

"I have two big films on hand, one with Govinda called Run Bhola Run and the other with Sanjay Dutt, Chatur Singh Two Star. If one film flops, it does not mean that my forthcoming films will not do well. I am quite sure they will be successful," reveals Ameesha.

Preity Zinta chosen Best Actress at Chicago International Film Festival

After Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta is the second Indian actress to ever win an award at the Chicago International Film Festival. After winning accolades at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this year, Preity's risk in taking on a role like Chand in Heaven on Earth has definitely payed off.

"I am so happy and excited. I'm going to have a blissfully debauched celebration this evening. It was my director Deepa Mehta who informed me on Saturday afternoon that I had won. Neither Deepa nor I could go to Chicago, I'm thrilled that I've done it without any lobbying," she says.

Director Deepa Mehta is equally thrilled and describes Preity as 'luminous' in the film. Mehta is currently promoting her film in Canada as the film released this past Friday to great reviews.

Adds Deepa Mehta, "It's amazing, isn't it? I'm so happy for Preity. She's luminous in Heaven On Earth...just like Shabana Azmi in Fire. Coincidentally, Shabana was the other actress to win the Best Actress Award at Chicago. I don't think any other Indian actress has won this award. I'm happy Preity is getting rave reviews for Heroes. I've seen bits of her performance in Heroes. And in fact it was that performance which reassured me that I had made the right choice for Heaven On Earth."

Preity, on the other hand, is finally seeing her hard work pay off. After playing similar candyfloss roles in several films, Preity opted for a change with films like The Last Lear, Heaven on Earth and Heroes. For Heroes, Preity has been praised immensely as well.

What really pleases Preity is that this international award will help sell Heaven On Earth to a global audience. "It is a film in Punjabi and I felt the language would limit the appeal. But trust Deepa to break the cultural barriers."

"I'm walking on sunshine. Do you know everyone discouraged me from doing Heaven On Earth and Heroes? But I wanted a change," she adds.

Victoria Beckham becomes Indian Bride

Victoria Beckham graces the cover of November bridal issue of Vogue India in a Sari. Indian fans will surely be delighted to see Victoria step into exquisite bridal wear by Indian deisgners like Abu- Sandeep and Tarun Tahiliani.

Slipping into an elaborately embroidered Lehanga, she said ,“I feel like an Indian princess. You know, as a designer, I love the detailing in these clothes. It’s so me… this is real craftsmanship.”
All praises for the attire, she added: “I’ve never worn anything like it. The talent that goes into making these clothes is phenomenal.”

According to reports, the magazine will hit the stands within a week. In a rare interview to the magazine, Victoria spoke about her style, and life with her celebrity husband David Beckham and their three sons.

Victoria has been living in Hollywood for the last year and a half with her family. Though David wants to go back to England and continue his soccer career, Victoria wants to chase her American dream and make it big in Hollywood. She is actively involved in the fashion scene and admits that she loves to experiement with her image.

Sonam Kapoor and Elizabeth Hurley at a charity event to create Breast Cancer awareness