LARA DUTTA IN "DON 2"

Bollywood hot celebrity, Lara Dutta will be playing the role of Shahrukh Khan’s moll in Don 2, the role that Eesha Koppikhar played in the original. Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra will play the role of leading lady in the movie.

Icy winds started blowing the minute Priyanka landed on the Berlin airport. An insider revealed, “Lara was already there a week before PC. The two barely exchanged hellos with frosty smiles before they directed their warmth to SRK and the director Farhan Akhtar.”

These two beauties have had a long history. The two were crowned as Miss Universe and Miss World in the same year. They both started their career with the same movie Andaaz. Lara portrayed a role of grieving widow and had the author backed role, but it was Priyanka who walked away to stardom and the plum assignments with Khiladi No.1, Akshay Kumar. Since then, Lara has steered clear of working with PC, sources say that she was hesitant to sign Don 2 as well.

When Farhan assured her that he would flesh out her role, only then she agreed to sign the film. Also, SRK has a soft spot for Mahesh Bhupatis latest girlfriend, ever since she acted in his home production Billu, a part that every actress had refused.

Even without their past differences, things between them will never be easy. In Bollywood, whenever any two actresses shoot together, there is stress on the sets. The list of worries is endless; it starts from who has the better room, better fee, better clothes and it ends at better scenes. Piggy Chops was already wary, exhausted, and edgy when she reached Berlin a week after her former friend and now a rival had got comfortable with the unit. Over here Lara clearly has a head start.

These two divas have come face to face after six years and are not ready to act like the long lost friends. The biggest fact that they have uneven roles is enough reason for them to be suspicious about each other. One is promised to be the leading lady and the other has been promised an important role. The insecurities have already started to surface with both the ladies wanting to stay in their own corners for as long as they can.

A close source revealed, “To start with, their roles are unequal. If you see Eesha Koppikhar’s role in Don you will know what Lara is supposed to play. Priyanka has had a stressful dubbing and shoot, which she had to complete in two days. In addition, there was a section in the industry who wanted to demolish her performance in Anjaana Anjaani. She is left in a depressed state of mind. The last thing she would want in Berlin is stressful ambience.”

LEIGHTON MEESTER SHOOTING FOR "VERA WANG"

Without wasting any time in getting back to work on her new gig, Leighton Meester spent the weekend shooting a commercial for the next Vera Wang fragrance.

 

 

Shot by photographer Carter Smith, Miss Wang previously explained that she chose the "Gossip Girl" actress for the campaign because she "has the beauty, talent and spirit will inspire all the young women that I hope will enjoy this passionate, new young fragrance".

 

With the new scent due out in stores next summer, many of the details are being closely guarded at this point.

Supposedly getting $3 million for the work efforts, a source told the NY Post, "This is a huge deal for a young star and one that will turn some of Leighton's 'Gossip Girl' castmates green with envy."

VIDYA BALAN CELEBRATED DIWALI WITH HER PARENTS

This was Vidya Balan's first Diwali in her new home in Khar, so she took a day off from Kolkata where she's shooting for Sujoy Ghosh's Kahani to be home in Mumbai for the festival of lights.

The actress  says, "This is something I had to do. My parents insisted I come back home. My sister Priya was so excited about Diwali I can't understand it. It was almost as if I was getting married.

She offered to speak to my director Sujoy Ghosh in Kolkata, as if I am in school and I needed the teacher's permission to go home."However the actress decided to speak to the 'headmaster' directly, "I spoke to Sujoy and left for a much-needed break.

In my absence my sister alongwith my brother-in-law whom I regard as my second set of parents decorated my whole house. And then she had made a complete itinerary for Diwali from a visit to the temple in the morning to visiting relatives to the lighting of diyas in the evening."

ROBERT PATTINSON AND KRISTEN STEWART - IN A ROMANTIC MOOD

Robert Pattinson shares a laugh with Kristen Stewart in the moonlight as they get ready to film a scene for The Twilight Saga : Breaking Dawn in Rio.

The 24-year-old British actor rehearsed a few lines with Kristen’s stand in prior to filming the scene.
Rob and Kristen were seen out on the balcony of their hotel earlier in the day.

Surely to make fans go wild, the pair were even spotted holding hands while chatting with the director - which took place when the cameras weren't rolling for a rare PDA moment.

In related news, recent reports tell that Rob recently turned down a $2 million offer to be the face of ­Burberry.

A source told the Sunday Mirror, “Head designer Christopher Bailey and the Burberry team were desperate to sign Robert as the main person in their new campaign. It would grace all their stores worldwide and be in all the best ­publications. They went to ­Robert but he ­immediately, politely, turned them down."

DEMI LOVATO PARENTS - THANKFUL FOR FANS SUPPORT

As Demi Lovato focuses on getting better after checking into a treatment center to address "emotional and physical issues" that have plagued her much of her life, her parents are taking a moment to thank her fans for standing by their daughter.

"Our entire family appreciates the outpouring of support we have received from Demi's fans," Eddie and Dianna De La Garza tell PEOPLE. "We are touched by their kindness."

The 18-year-old Disney Channel star is currently receiving treatment an an undisclosed center.

"Demi is not receiving care at one of the Hollywood-type centers," said a source close to the family. "She is at a real facility that specializes in helping adolescent and adult women with the type of issues she has battled."

According to the source, the teen star "has fought through eating disorders and has struggled with cutting," a form of self-harm. "She has a long history of battling these issues."

In deciding to leave the Jonas Brothers's world tour, the family source said, "Demi is taking control by getting help."

TABU TURNS 40 TODAY

Today bollywood onetime hot favourite, Tabu turns 40 who born on 4th November 1970. She has mainly acted in Hindi films, though she has also starred in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali language films, as well as one American film. She has won the National Film Award for Best Actress twice, and she holds the record for the most wins of Filmfare's Critics Award for Best Female Performer, with four.

With some exceptions, Tabu is best-known for acting in artistic, low-budget films that go on to garner more critical appreciation than substantial box office figures. Her appearances in commercially successful films were few, and her parts in these films were small, such as Border (1997), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Biwi No.1 and Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999). Her most notable performances include Maachis (1996), Virasat (1997), Hu Tu Tu (1999), Astitva (2000), Chandni Bar (2001), Maqbool (2003) and Cheeni Kum (2007). Her leading role in Mira Nair's American film The Namesake also drew major praise. Known to be selective about her film roles, she has said, "I do films which move me and most of all, the unit and the director should appeal to me."

EARLY LIFE:-

Tabu was born in Hyderabad to Jamal Hashmi and Rizwana in 1971, although other sources indicate 1970. Soon after, her parents divorced. Her mother was a school teacher and her maternal grandparents were retired professors who ran a school. Her grandfather, Mohammed Ahsan was a professor of Mathematics and her grandmother was a professor of English Literature. She went to St. Anns high school in Hyderabad. Tabu moved to Mumbai in 1983 and studied at St. Xavier's College for two years. She is the niece of Shabana Azmi and the younger sister of actress Farah Naaz. She has homes in Mumbai and Hyderabad.

HER CAREER:-


Tabassum "Tabu" Hashmi did a small appearance in the film "Bazaar" in 1980, and later in the film Hum Naujawan (1985) at the age of fifteen; she played Dev Anand's daughter in the film. Her first role as an actress was in the Telugu film Coolie No. 1. In December 1987, Boney Kapoor launch two Big Films, Roop Ki Rani Choro Raja and Prem. In Prem, Tabu was signed opposite Sanjay Kapoor. The film took eight years in making. Tabu once jokingly said "I should get a the most waiting newcomer of decade". Her first release in Hindi as a leading lady was Pehla Pehla Pyar which went un-noticed.She came into prominence with her role in Vijaypath (1994) opposite Ajay Devgan for which she received the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. This was followed by many films that did not do well at the box office.

PERSONAL LIFE:-

She is the life member of International Club of Asian Academy Of Film and Television, Noida. In 1998, Tabu was charged with poaching two blackbucks in Kankani during the filming of Hum Saath Saath Hain along with co-stars Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre and Neelam.The charges were dropped soon after and Tabu was acquitted.

THE MAGIC CHEMISTRY BETWEEN KATRINA AND AKSHAY

It is not often that a lead pair in a Bollywood film is remembered for the wonderful chemistry that the actors share onscreen. While the Shah Rukh KhanShah Rukh Khan – Kajol jodi is the most talked about in B-town, contemporary actors Akshay KumarAkshay Kumar and Katrina KaifKatrina Kaif have carved a unique place for themselves onscreen. But is the pairing overrated? That is what the film critics would like to think, because every film which features the Akshay Kumar – Katrina Kaif pairing does well at the box office in spite of the fact that it does not have a good storyline to match.

Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif make a awesome couple on screen.. Of their five films together — Namastey London, Singh is Kingg and Welcome have been super duper hits. While the actors embrace themselves for upcoming release Tees Maar Khan, the question is whether a Farah KhanFarah Khan production will do well without lucky mascot Shah Rukh Khan. The promotion work for Tees Maar Khan is on its way and the promos look inviting to the eye, but keeping in mind therather storyline that Farah Khan usually follows, will the Akshay – Katrina chemistry be enough to draw audiences to the cinema? This is a question which can only be answered on Christmas Eve, when the film hits theaters.

Akshay Kumar though plays the cool guy. Brushing off any such over hype, Akshay confirms that the media can’t help talking about stars, and that the media is responsible if he and Katrina Kaif are the best leading pair of Bollywood. The audiences aren’t complaining though!

LAUREN CONRAD - THE REALITY QUEEN

Hollywood famous celebrity, Lauren Conrad has been officially named the "queen of reality TV" by former Hills castmate, Audrina Patridge, who could be in direct competition with Lauren's new reality show.

Audrina told both of their reality shows are different, Audrina says her new show will be raw, real, and about her family, while Lauren's will be about fashion.

Lauren has been doing reality TV for a long time, according to Audrina, and feels that there's room for the two of them on the small screen, and that there won't be that much competition.

In spite of Audrina's words of no competition, neither Lauren or Audrina will admit anytime soon that they do feel the competition with each other for who will get higher ratings. Surely, both Lauren and Audrina want to get the most eyeballs they can, and it looks like Lauren has a sure fire shot of doing that, while Audrina may hold her own for VH1.

However, all this could possibly become moot if MTV's U.S. version of Skins gets incredible popularity for its' raw look at adolence, making Jersey Shore and Teen Mom look like child's play.

ESHA DEOL TURNS 28 TODAY

Today bollywood actress,Esha Deol turns 28 who born on 2nd November 1981. She is the elder daughter of Bollywood actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini.

PERSONAL LIFE AND EDUCATION:-


Deol is the elder daughter of actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini. She has a younger sister named Ahana. She was a state level soccer player and was selected in the Indian national team.She is part Punjabi and part Tamil and speaks Tamil with her mother Hema Malini and sister Ahana Deol. She is also the half-sister of actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. She is a Jatt Sikh on her father's side and Iyengar on her mother's. Deol attended Mithibai College in Mumbai where she planned to be become a fashion designer. Deol is also trained in the Odissi and Bharatanatyam dancing styles.Deol studied under Mumbai Odissi guru Rabindra Atibuddhi.

CAREER:-


Deol's film career began with Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche for which she won three awards. She released several unsuccessful films in 2003, but in 2004 received a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress as the villain heroine in Dhoom.The same year she played a French teacher in Aayutha Ezhuthu. She went on to repeat the role in the Hindi remake Yuva. Deol's portrayal of a notorious and vengeful ghost in Ram Gopal Verma's Darling (2007) was reviewed positively. Taran Adarsh from indiaFM noted that, "Esha Deol is excellent in a role that’s nothing short of a challenge. It would’ve boomeranged had it been entrusted to any inferior actor, but Esha is in terrific form here. This should be the turning point in her career." She is set to star in her mother's next directorial venture with Rekha and Abhishek Bachchan and also a film in which she is cast with her mother. Deol's next film is called Tell Me Oh Khuda. She will portray the lead role in the film opposite Rishi Kapoor. She will also appear in Shivam Nair's Ghost Ghost Na Raha with Rahul Bose and Ayaz Khan.

AWARDS:- 

2002: Filmfare Best Debut Award for Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe
2002: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female for Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe
2004: Bollywood Movie Award - Best Female Debut for Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe

SOPHIA BUSH - LOOKING EXTRA SEXY

Giving effort to her all-important promotional efforts, Sophia Bush made her way over to "The Grove in Hollywood". The lovely actress looked adorable as she met up with Mario Lopez to partake in a “One Tree Hill” related chat for the TV show “Extra”.

Aside from her television duties, Miss Bush is also currently readying to show off her athletic skills by running a half-marathon in Wilmington, North Carolina to benefit Gulf Coast oil spill sufferers.

Just a few days ago, Sophia tweeted of the plans, “I need to think happy thoughts! The last 24 hours have been far too depressing! The half marathon is only 10 days away. I’m excited and scared!!”