Mallika Sherawat To Adapt An Emmy Award Winning Show

Most of her visits to Mumbai have been fairly discreet. However, this time, Maliika Sherawat is in the city with a purpose. Apart from honoring professional commitments, spending time with family and savoring mangoes, the actress is in talks to adapt an Emmy Award winning show for the Indian audience. While she hasn’t frozen on her plans yet, she’s open to making it for the small screen and for the web.

The actress says, “I can’t name the show because I am contractually bound but it’s true that I want to remake it for the Indian audience. We haven’t decided on the platform yet because it all depends on how things move. It’s a strong show centered on a female character who is independent and takes charge of her life. It will be nice to see a character which doesn’t fit into the typical “saas and bahu” bracket. Another reason to be in Mumbai is that I have my family and my little nephew here. I’m also relishing chat and mangoes in the city. You don’t get these mangoes anywhere else in the world.”

Yana Gupta replaces Mallika Sherawat

Sassy Yana Gupta has been offered to do an item number by Vishesh Films in ‘Murder 2’. It was reported earlier that Mallika Sherawat was the first choice to do the dance number in the film, but it appears Yana now is the number one contender in the industry for sizzling item songs. The Czech beauty made a mark in the tinsel town with her hit item number ‘Babuji Zara Dheere Chalo’, following which she was flooded with offers to appear on various reality shows on TV. Yana won many praises from judges on the show called ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’, Season 4. Given her amazing dancing prowess, Yana was approached by the makers of ‘Chalo Delhi’ to dance on the tunes of the popular ‘Laila’ remix which has already created a rage in the town. As of now Yana’s enjoying accolades pouring in from all quarters for her sensational ‘Laila’ number and even before the film has been released, the dainty beauty is being preferred for future dance numbers. No doubt, Yana Gupta is a brilliant dancer and we would love to see her sizzle on an item song in ‘Murder 2’.

Mallika Sherawat refuses to bare all for Double Dhamaal

Bollywood bombshell Mallika Sherawat is known for her baring acts in the movies. But the sex siren refuses to indulge in skin show for her upcoming movie ‘Double Dhamaal’. Strangely, Mallika is very reserved and being extremely conscious about her looks and styling in the comic caper.

The film’s unit is taken by shock after the sudden decision taken by Mallika, known as one of the boldest actress of the industry.

Said a sourcee, "Her attitude has left everyone exasperated. It has taken not only the makers but also her co-stars by surprise. She is just not keen on going bare-dare."

Mallika said, "It’s funny how obsessed everyone is with what I wear when all I am trying to do is, be true to the character."

"First, there were reports that I was in a bikini in the first shot and now, that I’ve turned into a sati savitri . Neither version is entirely accurate," she added.

‘Double Dhamaal’ will be directed by Indra Kumar and produced by Ashok Thakeria. The movie stars Sanjay Dutt, Kangna Ranaut, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Aashish Chaudhry and Javed Jaafery. Mallika is paired with Sanjay Dutt.

The actress was reportedly too much excited to be paired with Sanjay Dutt. Mallika has been missing from Bollywood after her 2008 film ‘Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam’. The actress had been focusing on her Hollywood projects, but with ‘Dhamaal’ it seems a much matured Mallika is back in the town.

Mallika Sherawat at Lakme Fashion Week

Bollywood bombshell Mallika Sherawat lifted the spirits of the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) by attending fashion designer Anita Dongre’s show as a guest.

When asked why she didn’t make Mallika her showstopper, Dongre said: "I just invited her as a friend to attend the show. In fact, my showstoppers were two Rajasthani dancers who came all the way from Jaipur and did a wonderful job."

The outfit Mallika was wearing was from Dongre’s summer collection, the designer revealed.

"She was wearing one of my designed outfits. She was wearing a yellow organic cotton federate dress from my summer 2011 collection," said Dongre.

In the collection, the embroidery was cleverly used on cuffs, necklines and yokes in glittering gold and silver. Drapes appeared on dresses with the greatest of ease as they innovatively moved all over the garments, while cowls were used with great ingenuity.

The silhouettes were figure-hugging and sexy and the highlights were a raglan-sleeved cowl-neck outfit, and a hooded one with a cowled yoke and a simple elegant printed sheath.

"It was Rajasthan inspired, I enjoyed designing it. Everyone was wearing bandni dresses which were again inspired by Rajasthan," said Dongre.

The designer also wanted to promote Rajasthan’s folk culture through her show.

"I really want to promote folk art. Rajasthani dancers were my way of saying India should treasure its folk artists and I think from now on in every show, I am going to get folk artistes from across the country. I will put them on the ramp as I think that they deserve to be recognised," said Dongre.

Apart from Mallika, Dongre’s show had a band of women celebrities cheering for her. They included Sunidhi Chauhan, Esha Koppikar, Diana Hayden, Dipannita Sharma, Gurinder Chadha, Tisca Chopra and Vidya Malvade.

Mallika Sherawat plays with snake to promote Hisss at Cannes

She is known for her bold roles in films and now Mallika Sherawat is showing her bold avatar even in film promotions. The actress was seen posing with a live python to promote her snake film "Hisss" at the ongoing 63rd Cannes International Film Festival.

Dressed in a yellow and black dress, Mallika, who plays a snake woman in the film, attempted to handle a 22-foot python Sunday to promote the film at the Majestic Hotel in Cannes, France.

"All the Snakes have just entered the Majestic Hotel in Cannes! Hissstory is being made," Mallika posted on her Twitter page.

Directed by Jennifer Lynch and produced by Govind Menon and Vikram Singh Lamba of Split Image Pictures, the movie also stars Irrfan Khan, Divya Dutta and American character actor Jeff Doucette. It will be distributed by Venus Records and Tapes.

The actress also revealed the Indian release date of the film.

"The announcement was made at Cannes, ‘Hisss’ being released (in) India Independence Day (Aug 15)," she added on the micro blogging site.

Mallika Sherawat to star opposite Laz Alonso

Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat is continuing her Hollywood stint with "Love, Barack" - she has been cast opposite "Avatar" star Laz Alonso in the political comedy.

"Laz Alonso is a talented and exciting actor. I’m very lucky to be working with him," said Mallika.

American filmmaker Doug McHenry is directing the film where Mallika will play Aretha Gupta, a devoted, local Obama volunteer coordinator.

The story, a snapshot of a moment in time that was filled with hope, change, and passionate debate, follows the romantic and political roller-coaster. It shows that the month before election day, Democrat Aretha unexpectedly falls for her Republican counterpart (Alonso), a handsome, dynamic African-American working for the local McCain office.

"Love, Barack" also stars veteran actress Ruby Dee, comic actor Gerry Bednob and film and television actress Loretta Devine.

In the past, Mallika made news when she won a small role in a Jackie Chan movie,"The Myth". She is also doing a Hollywood film named "Hisss" starring Irrfan Khan and directed by Jennifer Lynch.