MINISSHA LAMBA - "WANTED TO BE A WAR JOURNALIST"

Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba recently visited Kolkata to promote the new entertainment channel from UTV group called UTV STARS. Our correspondent caught up with her after the event for an informal chat.

How do you feel about UTV stars?

I think it's going to be great. I think we are going to come a lot closer to the people. Our lives are not really that extraordinary so half the things we tell to the press are made up. I think people are going to know about our really boring lives. I believe they will get to know us better.

Do you think there will be privacy issues?

Well our media still has a lot of respect for privacy and there is a great ethic code still present. Compared to the west we have a lot more privacy. So I don't think there'll be any such problem.

Recently you are part of BHEJA FRY 2 and the film didn't do so well in the box office. Why do you think that it was so?

Why do you say that? The film made money and the producer is malamal right now. He's yet to take me out to dinner as a treat.

Still what was the problem with the movie? It didn't attract a cult following like BHEJA FRY.

I guess we are used to a lot of cult movies right now and when BHEJA FRY came out it was a comedy and everybody was amazed by how it was shot in one room. Today for a film to become a cult film you need for it to be more than a comedy. It has to be a film that addresses society. It has to be a film that dealt about very serious things but the way that its shot has to be a cult film. It is very difficult for comedies to become cult films.

Tell us about your upcoming films.

There is a film coming called HUM TUM SHABANA. It's also comedy directed by Mr. Sagar Ballary. There is another film called JOKER and then there is ZILLA GHAZIABAD. HUM TUM SHABANA will release in September and the other two will release next year.

Tell us about your experience at Cannes film Festival. How was it?

It was beautiful and I think in the West they have really got the red carpet thing packed and they know how to do it beautifully out there. So to experience the original place of Cannes, which is the largest festival in the world, was great. But I would like to add that we in India also do the red carpet premieres very well. The only difference is that our journalists don't wear tuxedos behind the line which is the uniform there.

SHANNON TWINS - THE BEVERLY CLUB BABES

Hollywood most wanted, the Shannon twins were seen arriving at The Beverly Club in West Hollywood.

Both clad in revealing night-club attire, Kristina and Karissa flashed their ID’s at the front door before heading into the swanky venue.

The identical twins famous for once dating Hugh Hefner danced the night away with some friends before calling it an early night.

Early Friday morning, Kristina tweeted, “Taking off to Cancun with the sis @KarissaShannon.”

SANJAY DUTT AS "KANCHA" IN "AGNEEPATH"

'Gabbar', 'Mogambo' and now 'Kancha'! With this look and the cunning smile, the age old dialogue of Gabbar Singh is going to be re-written! Door gaon tak har bachha will dread about Kancha.

The look of Sanjay Dutt for AGNEEPATH as 'kancha' was awaited for long, and not to be surprised, it was worth the wait! The bald look, chunky ear piercing, black outfit, and that evil smile with the ready to kill look in his eye, Sanjay Dutt looks like the new age 'Dark Lord'!

Karan Johar has done his homework and is all set for the big release with a Big Bang... Come January 13th, 2012... Let all Hell break loose!

By the way today is Sanjay Dutt's birthday... Happy Birthday to our Dark Lord!! Bollywood's macho man Sanjay Dutt turns 52.

KRISTIN CAVALLARI - MOVING FORWARD QUITE WELL

Looking to be doing quite well as she moves on after her sudden split with Jay Cutler, Kristin Cavallari treated herself to a little retail therapy in Beverly Hills.

The newly single reality star kept cool in the summertime heat in a sleeveless black top and denim short-shorts as she browsed the offerings at Planet Blue before emerging with a bagful of purchases.

The sighting comes as Miss Cavallari's name has landed in plenty of tabloid rumors following her called-off wedding with Bears QB Cutler - with one of the more recent concocted stories coming from HollywoodLife.

The often off-based site alleged that the split stemmed from Kristin accusing Jay of faking his football injury, of which Kristin tweeted, “I never said ANYTHING about Jay’s knee injury. I’ve always backed him 100%. Stop trying to start. I know he was seriously hurt.”

OM PURI TO PLAY THE ROLE OF "ANNA HAZARE"

There are rigid social systems that still dominate our modern society. The patriarchal Indian society has many unruly and unaddressed issues that lead to many crimes being committed.

The Khap panchayat in Indian villages follows one such custom, which has been killing young couples in the name of honour for years now.

Actor Om Puri and producer-director Ajai Sinha who feel strongly towards honour killing in our modern society have addressed this issue and voiced their opinion through their upcoming film ‘Khap’.

"Someone has to take the first step to end this. I am not waiting for somebody to wake up one day and that is why I have stood up against it," said Om to a daily.

Ajai, who`s the director of the film, said to a daily the primary motivation behind making this movie was not just success or monetary gain. "It`s for awareness among the youth. I have made this movie to make our country wake up and notice that while we might just fuss over everyday life, there are still customs like Khap in villages that don`t let people live their lives their way."

The film has got no political support because the topic is sensitive and no politician wants to be associated with it.

"It doesn`t matter if anyone supports us or not," said Om.

"We know that we have made the right movie. If Anna Hazare can stand alone, fight against corruption and make the nation realise the importance of it, I am sure we can do the same here. Even if we get support or not, the fight against the Khap panchayats from our side is on!" expressed Om to a tabloid.

The movie hits the film theatres this Friday with a hope that it`s the first step towards enlightening people towards this unaddressed issue of modern India.

SELENA GOMEZ'S PALM BEACH BREAK

Enjoying a much deserved day off, Selena Gomez took to the sandy shoreline in Palm Beach, Florida for a little midweek relaxation.

Joined by a gal pal, the "Monte Carlo" cutie kept herself covered up in a baggy grey t-shirt and jean shorts as she and her travel companion chatted it up at an oceanside perch while Selena readies to perform a concert at Mizner Park Amphitheatre in nearby Boca Raton, FL on Thursday night.

And while she's currently occupied with touring for her just-released album "When The Sun Goes Down," a report from Cinema Blend tells that Miss Gomez is a frontrunner to take over for Kristin Davis' Charlotte in a "Sex and the City" prequel.

Other casting rumors for the yet-to-be-announced film include Blake Lively as Samantha, Elizabeth Olsen as Carrie and Emma Roberts as Miranda.

POORNA JAGANNATHAN'S FIRST BRAND ENDORSEMENT

New York based actor Poorna Jagannathan has not just won many hearts with DELHI BELLY but has also managed to land her first brand endorsement. Bracialeto, a premium jewellery brand with the firm belief in recognizing and promoting young talent has signed on Poorna as the face of their brand.

Poorna would be shooting for Bracialeto's new ad campaign on the 22nd of July. The look and feel of the campaign would be in sync with Bracialeto's international appeal and would be shot by Saaket Shrikant.

Ecstatic at signing her first brand endorsement Poorna Jagannathan said, "I'm excited to be associated with a finely crafted brand like Bracialeto, I love its uniqueness and that it can be tailored to suit your personality."

Speaking on this development Viral Shah, CEO, Bracialeto said, "I was on the lookout for fresh new talent which would be synonymous to the brand personality of Bracialeto and Poorna's unique and unconventional persona was a perfect fit for the brand."

Coincidentally this also marks Bracialeto's year long successful run in adding definition to the Indian fashion arena.

ASHLEY GREENE AT MADEO RESTAURANT

Hollywood most hottest and sexiest babe, Ashley Greene was seen at Madeo’s restaurant in West Hollywood.

The “Breaking Dawn” babe looked to be in great spirits as she made her exit, sporting a bright pink top and black trousers.

Given that she rose to fame because of the “Twilight Saga” films, Ashley told press she’s a bit intimidated venturing out of that genre.

"It has been equally terrifying and exhilarating. With 'Twilight' at least you are basically growing with this character. So doing something like 'LOL' that is a comedy, which I have never done before, with an incredible cast and a really great director was very intimidating.”

"But I feel like if it wasn't that way there would be a problem. Everything I do I am a little bit afraid of because I care about it and I want to do a great job. It's a new territory and it's uncharted."

SANJAY DUTT IN A NEW LOOK IN "CHATUR SINGH TWO STAR"

Ameesha Patel is ecstatic about her return on the big screen with Sanjay Dutt in CHATUR SINGH TWO STAR. Playing a Mumbai cop, Dutt is shown as someone who is a big fan of spies and is pretty well read on all the famous spy thrillers ever written in different parts of the world. In fact he has also been given a peculiar look that takes a huge departure from the suave persona that he carries and instead lands him in stupidity zone.

'Yeah, you will fall in love with Sanju's look in the film,' laughs Ameesha, 'When I saw him for the first time in that get up, I was amazed. It is so funny and comical. Hats off to Sanju for first agreeing to do a part like this and then managing to carry off his look so well. I am sure audience would have huge bouts of laughter just on seeing the kind of personality that Sanju is carrying in the film.'

While Ameesha seems to be quite happy talking about her much senior co-star here, one wonders what exactly does she get to do in the film. After all she has been missing on the scene for quite a while and one would expect nothing but something really remarkable from the pretty woman out here.

'Well, I am playing the character of Sona who gets caught in a scam by default. The only person in the world who believes her is Chatur and goes all out to help her out,' informs Ameesha, 'This leads to a series of funny incidents involving both of us. We have largely shot this film in South Africa, something that has also lent a visual appeal to the whole comical drama. Locations out there are so stunning.'

Also starring Anupam Kher, Gulshan Grover, Satish Kaushik and Suresh Menon in principal roles, CHATUR SINGH TWO STAR is directed by Ajay Chandok and releases all over on 19th August.

ADRIANA LIMA WITH VALENTINA AT THE MIAMI BEACH

Back out for a little more fun in the sun, Adriana Lima and daughter Valentina Jaric kicked off the day at the beach in Miami Beach, Florida on Monday (July 25).

The Victoria's Secret supermodel once agains donned an itsy-bitsy bikini as she romped about the sandy Atlantic shoreline with her too-cute tot.

The sunshine state holiday comes as Miss Lima continues to build her already successful modeling career after taking a break upon giving birth to little Valentina.

Most recently, Adriana shot a new BlueMarine ad campaign while also becoming the spokeswoman for Brazilian social gaming company Megacity by Votsu and the face of Brazilian luxury brand Forum.