Firebrand Sherlyn Chopra has donned a new hat. She has turned producer and says that she is happy to be a part of the era which has witnessed a huge revolution.

“Be it politics, cinema, sports, business or any other arena, women across the globe including India are in great form mentally, physically and consciously to undertake greater responsibilities and tougher challenges that are often encountered on paths less travelled,” says Sherlyn.

Sherlyn is also happy that she has gone from being just a pin-up girl to an entrepreneur. The actress says “”Unconventionality is no longer a taboo. It is being applauded and celebrated by both the classes and the masses. The pulse of the youth is racing towards liberalisation. And I’m truly loving it.”

Following her statement, the actress has recently posted her naked pics on twitter on her birthday saying “Thx a ton for all ur wishes!! Here’s one more on public demand !!! I was born this way!!’ .

British Asian model actor Sofia Hayat will soon be seen in Indo British film Naachle London.

” I am playing the heroine, in a non glamorous role where I have two grown children, a role I don’t think many young heroines in Bollywood would take as it may bring their glamorous image down, but I took it because for me glamour is easy and this role was a challenge..and I am an actor..which means I can play anything in a role..I don’t play me..I was offered the glamourous role of the younger sister but wanted this to show that I can act and to broaden my repertoire and not to be type cast,” she says.

It’s during the filming of ‘Will You Marry Me’ hotelier Peter Haag popped the question, ” Will you marry me?” and that took everyone by surprise including Celina.

The actress is now happily married and based in Dubai. She shuttles between Mumbai and Dubai quite often for film shoots. Apart from Celina, the film also stars Shreyas Talpade, Rajeev Khandelwal and Mughda Ghodse.

The light-eyed actress confirms, “Yes, it’s true that Peter proposed to me while I was shooting for ‘Will You Marry Me’ and it was the best surprise. I may do a lot of films but this experience will always be special and close to my heart.”

The movie is about a beach wedding, it’s shot in several locations including Dubai, Mumbai and Bangkok.

Yesteryear star Jeetendra is proud of his daughter Ekta Kapoor, one of the most successful producers in the film industry, and says she personifies passion and hard work. He says now he wants her to settle down. “Ekta is a product of passion and hard work. She has tremendous amount of capacity to work hard, which I don’t see in others,” Jeetendra said, adding, “I come from a middle-class family. I had to work hard, but Ekta didn’t have to struggle. But she still struggled because she had the passion. She could have taken life lightly, but she didn’t choose that path. I feel if you have talent, then nobody can stop you.”

He was speaking on the sidelines of “Chaar Din Ki Chandni” music launch. Like every other father, Jeetendra too wants his daughter to settle down. “Everybody pray with me for that. Once Ekta gets mentally free, she can think about it (marriage), which every dad wishes for,” said Jeetendra.

Directed by Samir Karnik, “Chaar Din Ki Chandni” stars Tusshar Kapoor and Kulraj Randhawa in the lead roles.

Rishi Kapoor and Sridevi launched the music of the film along with the cast.

Jeetendra is sparing no effort to promote his son Tusshar’s film.

“No matter how much you push, you don’t get anything. Every person comes with his own fate, hard work and talent and he achieves only with that. We have to be very happy with what god gives us,” he said.

Shah Rukh Khan, known for coming late at events, surprised the media and his close friend Juhi Chawla by turning up at a function on time. “I was so sure that it was Shah Rukh so the event is not going to start on time. So I took it easy. I was still at home and I was just about to leave and I get a call that Shah Rukh is here today at 4.30 p.m.,” said Juhi at the Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) event.
Pat came the witty reply from Shah Rukh: “New dawn, new knights, new Khan.”
KKR Monday announced the launch of a new marketing campaign – “New Dawn New Knights” and also unveiled the new logo of the team. Earlier logo was in black and golden, while the new one is in purple.
KKR owner Shah Rukh, Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta unveiled the new look along with Venky Mysore, CEO of KKR.
Commenting upon the changes, Shah Rukh said: “The golden colour is because I like gold and the black has been changed because I was told that it was not lucky. And last year since we couldn’t make it to the best four, I can’t even argue with it.”
Shah Rukh said that Juhi wanted the kit in pink colour. “Juhi’s suggestion was to make our clothes into pink and that suggestion may follow if you don’t win the finals this year and you can imagine Yusuf Pathan in pink dress,” the 46-year-old joked.
The fifth edition of IPL will start April 4.

A lot of fuss is being created over one item song – Priyadarshan’s ‘Tezz’ produced by Ratan Jain. Mallika is the third actress to be approached and who is finally doing the song.

Says a source, “Sameera was to do the introductory item song with Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor and Zayed Khan. She had lost a lot of weight and was almost set to do it when she read in the media that she was no longer doing it as the makers felt she was a bit too voluptuous to fit the character. Then the producer decided to approach Priyanka Chopra. While Priyan felt Sameera was still the right choice. But somewhere while Priyanka was in talks with the producer and director, Mallika started sending feelers from USA to Ratan Jain that she would love to do the number – and might even consider doing it for a nominal amount.”

Apparently even discussions with a top fashion model was going on. But finally everything has been sorted out and Mallika is now doing the item song. “There was a rumor that lead actor Ajay Devgn had expressed his dissatisfaction of working with Priyanka in the item song so the makers had to backtrack. Finally Priyanka too opted out of the song citing date issues and today afternoon Mallika was signed to do the song. So finally Sameera and Priyanka’s loss is Mallika’s gain. Mallika will come back from the USA and shoot for the song. She has never shot with Ajay before and is very excited about it. Mallika will be adopting a very earthy, rustic and sensuous look for the song.”

Jalebi bai (Mallika) has certainly won this round!

Govinda will walk the ramp with his daughter Narmada, for Reynu Tandon’s show at the WIFW.

The designer said, “Govinda wanted to launch his daughter in a big way now that her movie is coming up, and so there was a mutual understanding between me and Govinda on the same. He has lost 16 kg and looks better than ever.”

Govinda will be seen sporting something “simple, plain and without too much colour”, she said. Narmada, will wear a Western outfit.

Form is temporary, class is permanent. Listen to Sushmita Sen speak and this is the one line that resonates in your mind.

When she quotes an aayat of the Quran, one not only gets a glimpse of how she relates to the role of motherhood, but also leaves everyone in awe of her chaste Urdu diction.

And when she answers questions with clarity of thought and unflinching candour, she’s proof of the fact that there’s a lot more to stars than stunning looks. When she ‘acts out’ the vanity of stars (and she includes herself in that list) one cannot help but wonder as to why she’s gotten a rather raw deal in B-town.

“I’ve always looked at acting as an art. But to be ‘successful’ here in B-town you have to eat, breathe, talk and live cinema! Everything you do should revolve in and around films. I realised I couldn’t do this. On one day I’d be excited about a role, on the next I’d just take it as a routine and soon I’d find myself being interested and drawn to different things,” she says, adding, “The best part? I never thought I was missing out on anything. Many would try and allude my life to the line ‘Jack of all, master of none,’ but you know what, I like being Jack!”

Sushmita, who is known to have a lovely way with words, has also penned poetry in the past. So, why did she not pen film scripts (apart from Rani Laxmibai)? She says, “I wrote for the film that I believed in and that was Rani Laxmibai. I was so possessed and obsessed with the subject that during that phase all I was doing was go to UP and MP. Yes, it didn’t work out. But, har cheez ek sahi waqt pe hi hoti hai and my film’s time is yet to come. But, nevertheless, I am extremely proud of Rani Laxmibai.”

Being in a glamour industry where age matters, ironically, Sushmita welcomes an added year to her age with excitement. So, what’s her take on cosmetic surgery to arrest age and she says, “Personally, I feel I’ve earned these lines (shows the frown lines on her forehead) and I’m happy about it. However, 10 years down the line I may not like them so I may remove them! Har insaan ko apni khushi mubarak! This urge to be in an age warp should not be a decision you take because sab kar rahe hai isiliye mujhe bhi karna hai. Like any other decision in life, you must think if you really need it.”

Bollywood actor Sachiin Joshi gave a surprise to all his friends on Valentine’s Day. Sachiin’s phone status read “valentines day, I’m married”.

The actor, who made his debut last year in “Aazaan” opposite Candice Boucher finally decided to tie the knot with his longtime girlfriend – actress Urvashi Sharma.

According to sources, “The actor had posted a picture of him and his girlfriend on Tuesday and had announced his marital status to all his close friends. Sachiin plans to host a grand reception party around March 2 in Mumbai. The party will be attended by all his friends from Bollywood, prominent politicians, industrialists and bureaucrats. Even some Hollywood celebrities are said to be attending the reception.”

Sachiin, who had been dating the actress for a while, has finally decided to settle down with her. Even though Urvashi is from Delhi, there are presently no plans of a celebration in the capital city.

The guest list at the wedding reception is also said to include stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman. Sources say, “Both the families have agreed to their match. Sachiin’s sister, who stays in Delhi and the other one who is in Dubai, are busy with the wedding preparations.”