HRITHIK & KAREENA IN KARAN JOHAR'S "SHUDDHI"

There have been speculations about the star cast of "SHUDDHI" for a long time now. Finally Hrithik and Kareena have been finalized for the role.

The Director-Producer duo seems to be on a winning track after the huge success of AGNEEPATH, once again they both are back with SHUDDHI.

Says Karan Johar, "I'm excited to see Hrithik and Kareena back after 12 years."

Karan Johar says, "When Karan (Malhotra) came to me with SHUDDHI, his desire was to cast Hrithik and Kareena. I spoke to both of them and they were happy to be on board. The film is an intense love story and because it has a reincarnation theme, he has written a script that is dramatic and outstanding. Also, such a theme requires actors who can bring the desired intensity. To me, it is really an important casting. But I don't look at it as a coup. Kareena is beautiful, talented and a powerhouse performer. And Hrithik, well, what can I say? He can melt a nation just with his eyes."

SIMON COWELL REPORTEDLY EXPECTING CHILD WITH PAL'S WIFE

Switching paths in his busy life, Simon Cowell could be getting ready to welcome a little tike.

According to Us Weekly, the “X Factor” creator is reportedly expecting a baby with his friend Andrew Silverman’s wife, Lauren.

The tab continues that the New York socialite plans to leave her hubby for Simon because she is close to 10 weeks along in her pregnancy.

There is still no response from the 53-year-old star’s camp, but stay tuned to GossipCenter for the latest!

KATRINA KAIF'S LOSS IS DEEPIKA PADUKONE'S GAIN

Putting an end to all speculations, now it is confirmed that Deepika Padukone will be paired opposite Shahrukh Khan in his next home production HAPPY NEW YEAR. The film is directed by Farah Khan.

It was believed that Katrina Kaif was the first choice for the film, but due date problems she couldn't make it. Reportedly the actress has recently signed two film- Kabir Khan's next with Saif Ali Khan and Abhishek Kapoor's next opposite Sushant Singh Rajput.

For Deepika Padukone is like coming back to home, the actress who made her grand debut with Farah Khan's OM SHANTI OM and more than half a decade after her debut film, Deepika Padukone is pairing up with Shahrukh Khan again in CHENNAI EXPRESS.

As per the latest buzz, the film required SRK's heroine to speak fluent Marathi and probably, Katrina would have needed a long period of intense speech practice to sound like a prefect Marathi girl.

Katrina Kaif is currently busy shooting for her upcoming films DHOOM3 and BANG BANG, which will release later next year.

Well Katrina's loss is Deepika's gain!

NATASHA HENSTRIDGE & DARIUS CAMPBELL FINALLY DECIDED TO GET SEPARATED

They got hitched back in March of 2011, and already Natasha Henstridge and Darius Campbell have filed for divorce.

The “Whole Nine Yards” starlet reportedly filed paperwork with the court, though Campbell told press the split was a “mutual decision.”

Darius would only say, “We decided to file for divorce and we ask for privacy at this time,” though speculation as to the reason for the breakup has already begun.

Per the official documents, Natasha and Darius have been separated since April 10th. They have no children together.

TODAY BOLLYWOOD FAMOUS SINGER, SONU NIGAM TURNS 40

Popular singer Sonu Nigam, who has rendered his soulful voice to Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Assamese, Punjabi, Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi and Telugu music, turned 40 years on Monday.

The versatile singer started performing at the tender age of four years, while accompanying his father, Agam Kumar Nigam, for a stage show.

He started his Bollywood career at the age of 19.

In 1995, Sonu became popular as a television presenter by hosting one of the major singing reality shows on Indian television, 'Sa Re Ga Ma'.

He tasted success in the film industry with the song 'Sandese Aate Hai' from the film BORDER (1997).

The year 1999 proved to be a turning point in his career, as his album 'Deewana' was released and became a huge hit topping the charts. In the same year, he sung 'Yeh Dil Deewana' from the movie PARDES, which strengthened his foothold in Bollywood and marked his unique style of singing.

The singer has won several honours including two Filmfare awards, three IIFAA awards and one National award for the title track of 'KAL HO NAA HO.'

Influenced by the legendary pop singer Michael Jackson, Sonu released a tribute song 'The Beat of Our Hearts' in memory of the late singer Michael Jackson.

Sonu has judged many popular reality shows on television, like 'Amul Star Voice of India', 'Chhote Ustaad - Do Deshon Ki Ek Awaaz', 'X Factor (India)', 'Indian Idol'.

The singer married Madhurima on 2002 and has a son named Nevaan.

Recently the singer is making waves in Marathi music industry, with his latest song 'Matching Navra' from the film.

CHLOE MORETZ AT ROCKFELLER PLAZA IN NEW YORK CITY

Kicking off the week with some promotional duties, Chloe Moretz showed up this morning at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.

The “Carrie” actress looked to be in good spirits as she strolled inside sporting a bright orange skirt with a happy sun face pattern.

Chloe recently confessed that while her career is red hot these days, she still gets really intimidated sharing the screen with her famous costars.

"People like Julianne Moore and Michelle Pfeiffer - I grew up watching them and they're brilliant actresses, so you do have a point where you think, 'How am I here acting with you? How is that a thing that's happening?' That does blow your mind.”

TODAY SANJAY DUTT TURNS 54 TODAY

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who is serving his three and a half years term at the Yerwada jail in connection with the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts, turned 54 years today.

According to reports, his wife Manyata has penned down a poem and personal letters to surprise Dutt on his birthday.

Bollywood celebs have also geared up to make this day special for Dutt as media reports said actor Ranbir Kapoor, director Rajkumar Hirani and film producer Bunty Walia have written letters for him.

These letters were posted earlier so that they reached him at Yerawada jail on his special day.

Dutt made his acting debut in 1981.

Some of his hit films include KARTOOS, KHOOBSURAT, DAAG: THE FIRE, 'HASEENA MAAN JAYEGI and the award winning VAASTAV: THE REALITY, for which he won his first Filmfare Best Actor Award.

His role in 2000's MISSION KASHMIR won him critical acclaim and a number of awards and nominations, as did his subsequent performance in KURUKSHETRA.

He tasted immense success with the National Award-winning blockbuster 'MUNNA BHAI M.B.B.S. (2003), which also garnered him several awards.

Later successes came with MUSAFIR (2004), PLAN (2004), PARINEETA (2005) and DUS (2005). He also won critical acclaim for his performances in SHABD (2005), ZINDA (2006), SHOOTOUT AT LOKHANDWALA (2007), and AGNEEPATH (2012).

We from the team of Cine Celebs wish the actor a very Happy Birthday.

CHRISTINA AGUILERA SHOWS OFF ROCKIN' BOD AT NBC SUMMER PRESS TOUR

Gearing up for a new season of "The Voice," Christina Aguilera attended the NBC Summer Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on July 27th, Saturday.

Showing off a trim figure, the "Dirty" singer wore a short, sleeveless, pink dress and nude heels as she posed for pics on the red carpet.

After taking a year off to focus on music and family, the 32-year-old songstress makes her triumphant return to the hit series and recently spoke to reporters about the decision.

Explaining her reasons, Christina said, "I have to take breaks and stay connected with myself. I think it’s important so that I can then be [my] best on camera and find [my] own happiness with it.”

Later, Ms. Aguilera added, "I’m a mom and … the cameras go off, I go home, I put on sweats and a T-shirt. The red lips come off. I check out and I’m mom and I needed some time, I needed some time to do that. He starts kindergarten this fall, I’m excited about that, but mom’s gotta pay the bills and gotta do her thing. I wanted to also, for myself, [to] have a moment… for me. It’s really important to take that time in this business, when everything’s give, give, give, especially when you’re on camera so much, you need to take it back for a second and bring it back to yourself and just realign some things and I’ve been on a really incredible journey the past six months and I just feel revived.”

UNTOLD FACTS OF AMITABH AND JAYA'S MARRIAGE

 

Amitabh Bachchan in a recent tweet has revealed that his movie ABHIMAAN which was released on 27 July 1973, today completed 40 years. Interestingly he also revealed that his marriage with Jaya Bhaduri too completes 40 years this year. The two had tied the nuptial knot on June 3, 1973.

Few may know that ABHIMAAN was inspired by the real life story of playback singer Kishore Kumar and his first wife Ruma Ghosh, who was a Bengal actress and a singer. Later ego hassles between the two lead to their divorce. Hence if you have seen the movie then note Amitabh Bachchan's name is intentionally called Subir Kumar akin to Kishore Kumar.

Coming to the marriage of Amitabh and Jaya, you many know that Jaya Bhaduri was quite attached to Hrishikesh Mukherjee as it was Hrishikeshdaa who gave her maiden break in Bollywood with Guddi. Later the duo shared a great understanding and both worked together in many movies like ABHIMAAN, CHUPKE CHUPKE, MILI, etc. In fact Jaya regarded Hrishikesh Mukherjee like his father. Hence during the making of ABHIMAAN when Amitabh and Jaya secretly decided to tie the nuptial knot, Hrishikesh Mukherjee was one among the selected few who attended the secret wedding. But what is interesting is that Hrishikesh Mukherjee attended the wedding not from Jaya's side, instead he was the guest from Amitabh's side! You may ask how?

Well it so happened when Amitabh and Jaya were finalizing the list of invitees to their wedding Jaya took Hrishikeshdaa's presence for granted as she knew he will obviously be present. On the contrary, Amitabh Bachchan first intimated Hrishikeshdaa about their marriage and requested him to be present to bless them on the wedding day.

Hence when Jaya Bhaduri broke the suspense to Hrishikeshdaa about her marriage and invited him for the marriage Hrishikeshdaa said, "Sorry, I cannot attend your marriage as I have committed myself to another wedding of my close friend."

A depressed Jaya revolted, "You cannot do that. You are like my father and without your presence how I merry can?" Hrishikeshdaa broke into laughter and said, "Arre pagli ... Amit ne mujhe pehle hi invite kiya hai... Isliye ab mein Amit ke taraf se teri shadi mein Aangoonga! "

Hearing this Jaya's wiped her tears and hugged Hrishikeshdaa.

ASHLEY TISDALE AT "THE HUB'S 2013 SUMMER TCA RED CARPET PARTY"

 

Stepping out to celebrate the network's hottest seasonal shows, Ashley Tisdale attended The Hub's 2013 Summer TCA Red Carpet Party at The Globe Theatre at Universal Studios on Friday (July 26).

The "High School Musical" star looked pretty in a sleeveless short blue dress with seashell decoration on the top and black boots as her beau Christopher French accompanied her to the event.

Soon, fans of the 28-year-old actress can catch her on the big screen in the movie based off the popular series of novels, "Left Behind."

Costarring Nicolas Cage, the thriller tells the story of a group of people who struggle to survive in the aftermath of the Rapture that has removed people of the Christian faith from Earth.

VETERAN ACTOR, PRAN PASSED AWAY ON FRIDAY AT THE AGE 93

Veteran Bollywood actor Pran, who was remembered for films like played MILAN, MADHUMATI, BOBBY and ZANJEER passed away yesterday in a Mumbai suburban hospital. He was 93.

The actor, who was known for his roles as a villain, performed in over 400 films. He was awarded the country's highest cinema honour, Dada Saheb Phalke award, in April.

He is survived by his wife Shukla Sikand and two sons, Arvind and Sunil, and daughter Pinky.

ALYSON HANNIGAN GRANTED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER

Concerned for her family and her own safety, Alyson Hannigan was granted a temporary restraining order against a former mental patient.

According to reports from TMZ, the "How I Met Your Mother" star has been threatened by John Hobbs via Facebook and MySpace, as well as through her own website.

In court papers, the mother-of-two alleges the perpetrator is "mentally unstable and was recently discharged from a mental hospital."

The order covers Ms. Hannigan, her husband, and their two young children. Another hearing on the matter is scheduled for March 6.

HAILEE STEINFELD ON THE SET OF "CAN A SONG SAVE YOUR LIFE" IN NEW YORK CITY

On-set her latest film, Hailee Steinfeld was seen working for "Can a Song Save Your Life?" in New York City.

The 15-year-old "True Grit" actress looked a lot older in a tied-up purple leopard tank top and short shorts as she ran around a corner in East Village in a pair of black ankle boots with her "Avengers" co-star hot on her heels.

Hailee took a break from filming on Thursday (July 5) to tell her Twitter fans, "Totally diggin my wardrobe for this film! It's a lot different then how you've all seen me...but I think you'll like it too ;) ‪#CASSYL".

Expected to hit theaters some time in 2013, "Can a Song Save Your Life?" follows the story of a dejected music business executive who forms a bond with a young singer-songwriter that just moved to Manhattan.

Miss Steinfeld is joined by Adam Levine, Keira Knightley and Cee-Lo Green.

BOL BACHCHAN DISTRIBUTED FREE TICKETS IN MULTIPLEX

The BOL BACHCHAN team, Ajay Devgan, Abhishek Bachchan & Prachi Desai along with director Rohit Shetty, was present at Fame Adlabs this morning to distribute tickets of BOL BACHCHAN to the few lucky fans who were there.

It was a 'Free Show' for the fans who had come to watch the movie on the first day itself. Thousands had gathered to catch a glimpse of their favorite star and were seen cheering loudly.

"In the past there have been paid previews or free shows before the release of the movie. But this is the first time around that a unique screening was held where the fans got to meet their stars and watch the movie free on the day of the release," informs a source from the movie.

BOL BACHCHAN presented by Fox Star Studios and produced by Shree Ashtavinyak Cinevision Ltd and Ajay Devgn Ffilms is out in theatres today

KATRINA KAIF - ONCE AGAIN WORLD'S SEXIEST WOMAN

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, yet again, tops the list of the World's Sexiest Women 2012 conducted by the largest men's lifestyle magazine - FHM, edging out her Bollywood contemporaries not to mention Hollywood stars like Megan Fox, Angelina Jolie and Blake Lively.

Dressed in a scintillating black number, the actress graces the cover of the latest issue of FHM having topped the list (based entirely on online polls and SMS) for the fourth year in a row, a feat no other Bollywood actress has managed to achieve so far.

The title for the actor comes close on the heels of being voted the kids 'most favorite actress' in a nationwide survey.

On the announcement says Katrina Kaif, "I'm really excited with the news since it means people are not voting for me only based on my physical looks. They are looking at me in entirety."

Ask the actress what 'sexy' means to her and quick comes her reply, "Being sexy isn't about the clothes... The sexiest thing is not trying. For me to wear a cotton sari, be without makeup and to still be desirable is sexy," adds Katrina.

Earlier this year, Katrina Kaif also made her way into the Verve Women Power List-2012

CANDICE SWANPOEL WITH HER BEAU ON MIAMI BEACH

Enjoying a little fun in the sun, bathing suit bombshell Candice Swanepoel was seen on the beaches of Miami, Florida with her beau.

Showing off her svelte figure in an all black, barely-there string bikini, the Victoria's Secret stunner splashed about the refreshing waters of the Atlantic much to the delight of fellow beach-goers, as well as her lucky man.

And despite Miss Swanepoel's glamorous jet-set way of life, the South African beauty recently revealed she's more at ease with living in a low key style.

"Although I have a high-profile life, where I am most happy is on a secluded beach with soft sand, listening to reggae," Candice told DT Spain.

BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, ESHA DEOL TIED THE KNOT WITH BHARAT TAKHTANI ON JUNE, 29

The wedding reception of actress Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani was a humungous event which saw many Bollywood bigwigs and politicians attending it. The reception was hosted by Esha's parents Dharmendra and Hema Malini at Mumbai's plush hotel on Saturday eve.

Among the attendees from the film fraternity were Salman Khan, Vidya Balan, Sushmita Sen, Kajol and mother Tanuja, Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu, Jeetendra with wife, and son Tusshar Kapoor; Sanjay Khan and wife, and Zayed Khan, new Rajya Sabha MP and veteran actress Rekha, Zeenat Aman, Raj Babbar, Anupam Kher and Kirron Kher, Lilitte Dubey, Tabu, Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi and Boney Kapoor.

Esha tied the nuptial knot with businessman Bharat Takhtani at Juhu's Iskon temple on June 29 in a traditional South Indian ceremony.

MARION COTILLARD HEADING INTO THE CHRISTIAN DIOR HAUTE-COUTURE SHOW

Getting a sneak peek of the hottest runway trends for this fall and winter, Marion Cotillard was seen heading into the Christian Dior Haute-Couture Show as part of Paris Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2013 in Paris.

Proving floral dresses are all the rage this season, the "Inception" actress paused to wave to cameras in and black dress decked out with tiny pink and red flowers and polished the look with wedge sandals, slicked back hair and an over the shoulder purse.

On the business front, Marion recently opened up about filming her latest film, "Rust & Bone", in which she plays a killer whale trainer who loses her legs in a terrible accident.

The 36-year-old actress said she was frightened when one of the whales "went mad" during filming, admitting, "One of the whales kind of went mad at me. She screamed at me with her jaws wide open. It was the only time I was really scared."

As for losing her legs in the November 16th flick, Miss Cotillard credited the digital technical crew, saying, "I just acted, then they took my legs off."

Marion was not as open to talking about her character in the new Batman film, "The Dark Knight Rises", in which she plays Miranda Tate - who is an ecologically-minded businesswoman - but did reveal that she kisses Batman (Christian Bale), telling Empire magazine, "Miranda is fascinated by Wayne Enterprises. They go through difficulties, and she wants to help provide the world clean energies. She's a good guy. I cannot say much - but I kiss him."

BOLLYWOOD SUPERSTAR, SALMAN RAISE HIS VOICE TO FREE "SARABJIT"

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has urged the people of Pakistan to help him in efforts to free Sarabjit Singh, the Indian who is on death row in the neighbouring country.

“Requesting the people of Pakistan to support me to help free Sarabjit, who has been in prison since 30 yrs. Please. Allah ka vasta (for god’s sake),” Salman tweeted.

“Request the awam (people) of Pakistan, members of the press, Govt of Pakistan, President (Asif Ali Zardari) Zardari, a humble request. It would be the most amazinggesture to send Sarabjit back to his family after 30 years. Hope you support me like it’s your own cause,” Salman Khan added.

Hours after reports emerged that Pakistan was to free Sarabjit, the officials clarified that another Indian prisoner named Surjeet Singh, who has been in jail for three decades, would be released instead. The change of stance created a stir across India.

The actor was upset after he saw Sarabjit’s family in dispair. “I saw a picture of Sarabjit’s sister, it killed me. Felt real sad for her. Help me, help her,” Salman Khan tweeted further.

PIPPA MIDDLETON WAS SEEN AT THE WIMBLEDON LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN LONDON

Enjoying an afternoon of sport, Pippa Middleton was seen at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships in London, England.

The British babe watched intently during the second round of competition in which Serena Williams and Melinda Czink faced off.

And of course, Pippa was dressed to impress, sporting a white button-up sweater with her long brown tresses hanging past her shoulders.

Though it’s unclear who Middleton favored, Serena Williams scored 10 aces to win the day with a 6-1, 6-4 final.