GWYNETH PALTROW GOES TOPLESS

Straying from her typically clean and family-friendly persona, Gwyneth Paltrowis stripping down for the upcoming issue of Vanity Fair.

The 38-year-old actress tossed off her top while donning only a pair of black fishnet tights and Louis Vuitton baubles for a special jewelry supplement in the magazine's August issue.

Meanwhile, Miss Paltrow also made headlines today after taking the stage for a special guest appearance with the cast of "Glee" during their live show at London's O2 Arena on Wednesday night (June 29).

With actress Naya Rivera making the announcement to the audience, Paltrow delights concertgoers by delving into a rendition of Cee-Lo Green's hit track "Forget You".

SOUTH INDIAN STAR, CHARMI KAUR MAKES HER DEBUT WITH "BBUDDAHA HOGA TERRA BAAP"

Hot and Sexy Charmi Kaur, a well-known name down south, makes her debut with upcoming release BBUDDAH... HOGA TERRA BAAP. However not much has been heard about Charmi as right from day one the much touted film has been promoted in superstarAmitabh Bachchan's name.

However, Charmi has no qualms about it as she is well aware about the fact that BBUDDAH is Big's film and will sell in his name. Says the realistic Charmi, "It was obvious to me that it is an Amitabh Bachchan film and will be promoted that way only. Moreover BBUDDAH is not a heroine oriented film so it was quite natural to lead that way. I can't be in a dream world."

fter working nearly for a decade in south, Charmi steps in Bollywood. One wonders what made Charmi to wait for so long or why she waited so long to enter Bollywood? Was she looking for a big break in Bollywood and also was Big B the reason behind signing BBUDDAH?

Charmi at once responds, "I did get few offers before BBUDDAH, in fact all big films with some reputed filmmakers from Bollywood, however nothing really worked. I always knew there's something in me and I am a Bollywood material so I'll get a good break sometime. And then BBUDDAH happened suddenly. Actually, Puri Jagannath, director of BBUDDAH, is a very good friend of mine and he offered me the role. And when you have Big B as co-star who will miss the chance?"

Talking about the late entrance in Bollywood, Charmi adds, "I have seen enough ups and downs in my decade long career and now I know my do's and don'ts well. In fact I think I am at the right age to start in Bollywood. If I do a mistake in Bollywood I might not get a chance again. But probably that mistake might not happen because I have gained enough maturity and experience work wise. Even Amitji told me 'Initially I thought you are a bit late but considering that you have 10 years of experience it's like paid school for you. And I think with this you will go places'. I am young and just 23 so this is a perfect moment for me to get in Bollywood."

Charmi is among those lucky few actors, who has had chance working with superstars. She has worked with all big stars from south and now even her debut in Hindi film industry is with the megastar, Amitabh Bachchan. However for Charmi it's no big deal as sustaining one's position is of much more importance.

"It's not a big deal to become big. The deal is to maintain being big. I have been really fortunate to get what I have got today but how far I sustain myself, is to be seen. By God's grace I have been maintaining to be there," says the level-headed Charmi.

Like others even Charmi is highly impressed with Big B's chaste Hindi. Says the pretty actress, "I would often take Shudh Hindi tips from him because he is really fantastic in that."

BBUDDAH...HOGA TERRA BAAP releases this Friday.

EMMANUELLE CHRIQUI AND ADRIAN GRENIER - ENTOURAGE ENDING

It has been eight great seasons, and yesterday (June 28) Emmanuelle Chriqui and Adrian Grenier were seen filming final scenes of “Entourage.”

The hunky “Drive Me Crazy” stud looked a bit downcast as he walked to his car, perhaps sad about the end of his long-running gig.otted filming the final scenes of “Entourage.”

The hunky “Drive Me Crazy” stud looked a bit downcast as he walked to his car, perhaps sad about the end
of his long-running gig.

Likewise, Emmanuelle appeared upset as she chatted on her mobile phone in between shooting scenes on the Los Angeles set.

Later, Grenier had dinner at Mastro’s Steakhouse, tweeting , "That's a wrap! See you July 24th." Earlier this week he wrote, "Two days left of shooting Entourage; 8 years in 2 days. II don't know what I'll miss more, the laughs or the love."

SANJU BABA TO HOST BIG BOSS 5

It's a fresh host for celebrity reality show Bigg Boss again. Actor Salman Khan has stepped out of Bigg Boss 5 citing date issues giving way to Sanju Baba (Sanjay Dutt), who'd now make his television debut with the show.

Dutt was approached by Colors on Salman's suggestion. "However, Sanjay is yet to sign the dotted line. But everything has been chalked out. The show goes on air in October. Karan Johar's AGNEEPATH will be wrapped up by then. He will start shooting for Bigg Boss immediately after that. The channel was keen to retain Salman. However, when they approached him, he expressed his inability to do the show," according to sources.

Meanwhile, Dutt plans to play his MUNNABHAI avatar in Bigg Boss 5. As per the insiders, Dutt is said to be introducing a new segment, which is titled as Jaadu ki Jhappi .

In the segment, the actor will give his jhappis to all the contestants, who are eliminated from the house and are dejected.

ADRIANA LIMA - IN NEW PHOTO SHOOT FOR VICTORIA'S SECRET

Giving ladies another reason to hit up their local shopping center, Adriana Lima appears in a new photo shoot for Victoria’s Secret.

The fabulous supermodel shows off her hot body in the new line of apparel from the lingerie giant, offering a wide range of items on which to splurge.

Adriana explained that beauty is all about self-confidence. “Being a bombshell is about embracing yourself and feeling confident.”

She continued, "You have to find something you feel comfortable in. It's not about showing more or less, it's about you feeling confident with what you're wearing. I love triangle-shaped tops and bottoms, the smallest ones possible because I hate tan lines."

And Ms. Lima is a big proponent for getting into a regular exercise regimen. “Also it helps with your mood, you look great, it helps with your skin, and also it helps with my immune system too. I never get sick when I work out. I have actually more energy. Working out should be a part of everybody’s routine.”

YASH CHOPRA CONFIRMED KATRINA AND ANUSHKA WITH SRK IN NEXT FILM

 

As already announced, Yash Chopra's next directorial venture stars the king of romance, Shahrukh Khan. As Yashji put it earlier, 'Everyone knows that when I make a movie, Shahrukh will be involved with it. He is like family to YRF and I have always regarded him as one of my own.'

However, after days of media conjecturing, YRF confirms the two ladies, who will also be a part of this project - one is Katrina Kaif, who will be playing a role opposite Shahrukh for the very first time, and other Anushka Sharma, who was launched in RAB NE BANA DI JODI, alongside Shahrukh.

Orchestrated by Yash Chopra, this untitled movie will mark the coming together yet again of the award winning duo of the music maestro A. R. Rahman and the poet & lyricist, Gulzar.

Says Yash Chopra, 'It's been 7 years since I directed VEER-ZAARA and as I begin work on my new film I hear my inner voice asking me a lot of questions. Are you sure you want to direct again, you are nearly 80 years old and the audience is getting younger day-by-day. Can I really speak from my heart and still expect today's youth to listen to me? Will I be able to live up to the blind faith that Shahrukh Khan has in me and give him yet another memorable romantic film? Will I be able to present the beautiful Katrina Kaif and the very talented Anushka Sharma in a way they have never been seen before? Will I be able to inspire Rahman and Gulzar Bhai enough to create their best work yet?

'The honest answer is... I DON'T KNOW! All I know is that I'm making a film that I believe in, a film that is about love and nothing else. A film which has an old soul but a young heart. A film which is classic in its look but contemporary in its language. A film which I'm making on one simple faith... the love that my audiences have given to me over the years. They have tolerated my indulgences for the past 50 years, I'm sure they will indulge me one more time.'

The film is scheduled for a Diwali 2012 release, the festive time when Yash Chopra movies over the years have lit up homes worldwide.

MICHAEL JACKSON'S JACKET FETCHES $1.8 MILLION

It has been two years since his tragic death, and over the weekend Michael Jackson fans all over the world remembered the beloved King of Pop.

And one lucky fan ended up purchasing the legendary leather jacket Jackson wore in his “Thriller” music video for a cool $1.8 million.

A commodities trader from Austin, Texas named Milton Verret plunked down the hefty sum at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills yesterday.

Verret told press he planned on putting the jacket on tour as a fundraiser to benefit various children’s charities.

WE ALL MISS U "PANCHAM DA"

WE ALL WISH PANCHAM DA " A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY" (BORN-  27th June, 1939 –  DIED - 4th January, 1994), commonly known as R. D. Burman and nicknamed Pancham da or simply Pancham, was a Indian music composer.

EARLY LIFE:-

Rahul Dev Burman was born in Calcutta. According to stories, he was nicknamed Pancham because, as a child, whenever he cried, it sounded in the fifth note (Pa) of the Indian musical scale. The word Pancham means five (or fifth) in Bengali. Another version is that when the veteran Indian actor Ashok Kumar saw a newborn Rahul Dev Burman uttering the syllable Pa repeatedly, he nicknamed the boy Pancham. After coming to Mumbai, he learnt sarod from Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. He received his early education at Ballygunge Government High School, Kolkata.

When he was nine years old, he composed his first song, Aye meri topi palat ke aa, which his father used in the film Funtoosh (1956). The tune of the song Sar jo tera chakraaye was composed by him as a child. His father loved the tune and included it in the soundtrack of Guru Dutt's Pyaasa. In 2004, the soundtrack for Pyaasa was given an award for "The Best Music in Film" by Sight & Sound, the British Film Institute magazine.

As a child, Pancham also played the Harmonica (mouth organ) in the famous song Hai apna dil to aawara (from film Solva Saal - 1958, starring Dev Anand). Pancham began his music career as an assistant to his father.

Out of his 331 released movies 292 were in Hindi, 31 in Bangla, 3 in Telugu, 2 each in Tamil & Oriya and 1 in Marathi. RD also composed for 5 TV Serials in Hindi and Marathi. He also scored a large number of non-film songs in Bangla (also known as Pooja songs or modern songs), which are available in different albums.

R D Burman started his career as assistant to his father, Sachin Dev Burman. He assisted his father in Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958) and Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), and his first music interlude, in his father composition, was for the song, Jaane Kya Tune Kahi, sung by Geeta Dutt, for film Pyaasa (1957). His first film as a music director was Guru Dutt's Raaz (1959).

1960s

Burman's first released movie as a music director was Mehmood's Chhote Nawab (1961). Mehmood once said that he gave the movie to Burman because he got tired of Burman denting his car with the persistent drumming of his fingers. The song brought together S. D. Burman and Lata Mangeshkar who had stopped recording together since 1957.

Burman continued to work as his father's assistant in movies like Bandini (1963), Teen Deviyaan (1965) and Guide (1965). Mehmood gave him his second movie as a music director in 1965 - Bhoot Bangla. The soundtrack is notable for a sedate "Jaago sonewalo" sung by Kishore Kumar and a contrasting "Aao twist karein", sung by Manna Dey,a Desi version of Chubby Checker's "Let's Twist". In the movie, Burman also acted alongside Mehmood. He also composed the music of Teesra Kaun in 1965.

Burman's first hit movie was Teesri Manzil (1966). Burman gave credit to lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri for recommending him to Nasir Hussain, the producer and writer of Teesri Manzil. Vijay Anand also said that he had arranged a music session for him before Nasir Hussain. After hearing his music, Nasir Hussain made him the music director of Teesri Manzil. Initially, Shammi Kapoor (hero of the movie) was unhappy over choice of Burman. He wanted the tried and tested Shankar-Jaikishen, who had composed music for most of his films. However, after hearing R. D. Burman's music, he had no problems. The songs "O haseena" and "Aaja aaja" belonged to a genre that Indian music lovers were unaware of.[citation needed] Mohammed Rafi sang all six songs, four of them were duets with Asha Bhosle. Nasir Hussain went on to sign R D Burman and lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri for six of his films including Baharon Ke Sapne (1967), Pyar Ka Mausam (1969) and Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973).

In 1967, Burman composed music for the movies Chandan Ka Palna and Baharon Ke Sapne but neither film did particularly well at the box office, even though Burman's compositions such as "Chunari Sambhal Gori, Udi Chali Jay Re" became generational favorite. Meanwhile, he continued to work as his father's assistant for movies like Jewel Thief (1967) and Talash (1969).

In 1968, Burman had his second major box office hit after Teesri Manzil titled Padosan. His music for the comedy film was much appreciated.

In 1969, Waris and the musical hit Nasir Hussain's Pyar Ka Mausam (where he also acted in a supporting role) were released. For Aradhana (1969), Burman was credited as associate composer. When S. D. Burman fell ill during the recording of Aradhana's (1969) music, his son completed the music.

1970s

R D Burman was India's most popular composer in 1970s (Hindi Cinemas's superstar era), famous for his hippy tunes. He teamed up with singers Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar and others to churn up some of the biggest hits in the Filmi music history.

In 1970, R D Burman composed music for six movies, of which Kati patang (a Rajesh Khanna starrer) was a musical hit, this was the beginning of a series of films that were directed by Shakti Samanta in the 70s. Kati Patang songs like 'Yeh Shaam Mastani' and 'Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai' became chartbusters. He also worked in Bhoot Bangla & Pyar ka Mausam

Eleven more movies with R D Burman as music director were released in 1971. Of these, Amar prem, Buddha Mil gaya, Caravan, and Hare Rama Hare Krishna were musical hits. Amar prem is noted for intricate songs based on Indian classical music such as Raina beeti jaaye (sung by Lata Mangeshkar) was also in this film. The Kishore Kumar sung songs (Chingari Koi Bhadke, Yeh Kya Hua and Kuch To Log Kahenge) in the film were also very successful. The film also established Anand Bakshi to be a lyricist of great repute and he went on to work for a large number of films with Burman. Buddha mil gaya had simple, peppy numbers like Raat kali ek khwab mein aayee and Bhali bhali si ek soorat. It also had a classical song Aayo kahan se Ghanshyam?. Caravan had the best Bollywood cabaret ever - Piya tu ab to aaja, picturized on Helen and sung by Asha Bhosle and R D Burman ("Monica! O my darling"). He also received his first Filmfare Best Music nomination for "Caravan." The title song of Hare Krishna Hare Rama sung by Asha became the hip-hop anthem for the youngsters. The song is used in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories soundtrack, titled Dum Maro Dum for Radio Del Mundo in 2006. Over the years the song has been given cult status. Other songs like Phoolon ka taaron ka and Kaanchi re were also popular. Paraya Dhan also featured some memorable songs like 'Tera Mera Juda Hona' and 'Haye Mera Dil.' 'Koi Maane Ya Naa Maane' from Adhikar is also notable.

In 1972, R D Burman composed music for nineteen films. Seeta aur Geeta, Rampur ka Lakshman, Mere jeevan saathi, Bombay to Goa, Apna Desh and Parichay were musically successful. The high-pitched Asha-R D Burman duet Duniya mein logon ko from Apna desh became popular. Songs like Beeti na beetayi raina and Musafir Hoon Yaron from Parichay marked the beginning of a fruitful association between R D Burman and lyricist Gulzar which would go on till the late eighties. Rajesh Khanna's Mere jeevan sathi had beautiful evergreen Kishore Kumar numbers like O Mere Dil Ke Chain. Also released in 1972 Jawaani diwaani was a hit. Songs like Abhi nahi, Jaan-e-jaan dhoondhta phir raha and the title track were all chart-busters that year. Bombay to Goa, a comedy had hilarious songs like 'Dekha Naa Haye Re.' Seeta aur Geeta was the first film where Ramesh Sippy worked with Burman. Subsequently all his films till the end of the 80s would have Burman's music.

1973 saw fourteen more R D Burman soundtracks, of which the most successful ones were Nasir Hussain's Yaadon Ki Baraat, Shareef badmash, Heera panna and Anamika, whose 'Bahon Mein Chali Aa' and Meri Bheegi Bheegi' became popular. Yaadon Ki Baaraat was a musical with numbers such as 'Chura Liya Hai', 'Yaadon Ki Baarat', 'Lekar Hum Diwana Dil', 'Meri Soni Tamanna.'

In 1974, sixteen movies with R D Burman music were released. Aap ki kasam and Ajanabee were major hits.

In 1975, there were nine movies with R D Burman soundtracks including the superhit Sholay, Deewaar ,Aandhi, Khushboo and Dharam karam. In Sholay, he sang Mehbooba mehbooba, picturised on Helen and Jalal Agha and for which he received his sole Filmfare nomination for playback singing. Aandhi had classic Gulzar songs sung by Kishore-Lata - Is mod se jaate hain, tum aa gaye ho, Tere bina zindagi se koi and others. Khushboo was another R D Burman-Gulzar masterpiece with songs like O manjhi re.

He did a song for a small documentary film called Maa Ki Pukaar, in 1975.

R. D. Burman also completed the music of Mili (1975) after his father went into coma and died. In 1976, there were 8 movies with R D Burman as music director, of which Mehabooba (1976) was a classic musical film based on reincarnation, where Rajesh Khanna played double role as Singer (Classical and Modern) with a very sophisticated way. Nine more movies were released in 1977. Naam gum jaayega (Kinara, 1977) is another of R D Burman-Gulzar gems, but it was "Kya Hua Tera Wada"(Nasir Hussain's Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, 1977) rendered fascinatingly by Mohd. Rafi that became one of the most popular songs ever. Although, Kishore Kumar still continued to be the dominant male playback singer for R.D. Burman's songs, the success of "Kya Hua Tera Wada" enabled Burman to use Rafi more frequently.

In 1978, nine more R D Burman releases, including Shalimar and Kasme vaade. Shalimar included hits like Hum bewafa hargiz na the (Kishore Kumar) and the title track (Asha Bhosle). The title track, Mile jo kadi kadi and Aati rahengi baharein of Kasme Vaade were very popular. The title track and Raju chal Raju of Dharmendra-starrer Azaad were also moderately popular. Ghar was a huge hit for R.D. Burman-Gulzar duo with songs like Tere bina jiya jaaye na, Aaj Kal paon zameen par, Phir Wohi Raat hai.

1979 was a relatively full year for R D Burman, although he composed music for ten films. His biggest hit was Golmaal. The most popular songs were Aanewala pal (Kishore Kumar) and the title track (Golmaal hai bhai sab golmaal hai) sung by R D Burman and his assistant Sapan Chakraborty. Few other R D Burman hit songs in 1979 were Jeevan ke har mod pe (Jhoota kahin ka), Rim jhim gire saawan (Manzil), Saawan ke jhoole pade (Jurmana) and Do lafzon ki hai dil ki kahani (The great gambler, sung by Asha Bhosle and actor Sharad Kumar).

1980s

In 1980, there were ten releases. The song "Humein Tumse Pyar Kitna" was recorded twice with a male singer (Kishore Kumar) and a female singer (Parveen Sultana), who received the Filmfare Best Female Playback Award. R. D. Burman orchastrated for songs like The burning train and Shaan. The burning train included Sahir Ludhianvi qawwali sung by Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi - Pal do pal ka saath hamara. The film is also noted for Teri hai zameen, sung by Sushma Shrestha and Padmini Kolhapure as child-singers. Shaan had songs like Pyar karne wale pyar karte hain shaan se (Asha Bhosle), Doston se pyaar kiya (Usha Uthup) and Yamma yamma (duet sung by Rafi and R D Burman). R D Burman also composed for Alibaba aur 40 chor (Приключения Али-Бабы и сорока разбойников in Russian), an Indo-Russian collaboration. Actor Rekha made her singing debut under R D Burman with the song Kaayada kaayada in Khubsoorat (1980). The lyrics were penned by Gulzar. Other songs included Sun sun didi tere liye (Asha Bhosle) and Piya bavari (Asha and Ashok Kumar). The score is noted for Rafi-song Maine poocha chaand se, in which R D Burman modernised his father Sachin Dev Burman's tune.

The years 1981 saw R D Burman composing for fifteen films. He created two soundtracks with lyricist Gulshan Bawra and Universal Music India (then called Music India) - Satte pe satta and Yeh vaada raha. Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Satte pe satta was a story of 7 brothers and their 7 brides. The songs picturized on the seven brothers were sung by R D Burman, his assistants Basu and Sapan Chakravorty, lyricist Gulshan Bawra, Bhupendra, Anand Kumar C and Kishore Kumar. The songs for the ladies were sung by Asha Bhosle, Annette and Dilraj Kaur. The songs include Dukki pe dukki ho, Pyar hamein kis mod pe, Dilbar mere and Zindagi milke bitaayenge. R D Burman's song in 1981 was Sanam teri kasam. The soundtrack included Kitne bhi tu kar le sitam, Jaan-e-jaan and Dekhta hoon koi ladki haseen among other songs. He received his first Filmfare Award for Best Music for this film, after being nominated for 12 years. received In 1981, R D Burman also composed music for Rocky (Sanjay Dutt's debut movie) and Love story (debut film of Sanjay Dutt's brother-in-law, Kumar Gaurav).

Fourteen more R D Burman soundtracks were released in 1982. The team of Nasir Hussain, R D Burman and Majrooh Sultanpuri (which had started with Teesri Manzil (1966)) presented Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai in 1982. Rafi would be heard in a Nasir Hussain-R.D. Burman-Majrooh Sultanpuri collaboration. Ashok Kumar's last song Chalo haseen geet (Shaukeen, 1982) was composed by R D Burman. Angoor (1982) is noted for R D Burman's spoof on the O. P. Nayyar song Preetam aan milo, sung by Sapan Chakravorty. In 1983, there were fifteen R D Burman soundtracks, including Masoom and Agar Tum Na Hote. He also received his second consecutive Filmfare Award for Best Music for "Masoom."

In 1984, fourteen R D Burman soundtracks were released. This year, Gulshan Kumar's T-Series made its entry into the arena of original film soundtracks. The company's first major music rights acquisition were for Pramod Chakravorty’s bi-lingual Jagir(Hindi)/Teen Murti(Bengali). The film's music was composed by R D Burman. Kumar Sanu was given his first break by R D Burman in Yeh desh (1984) as voice of Kamal Haasan. Abhijeet was given his major break by R D Burman in Anand aur Anand (1984). Although he made his debut a long time ago, Hariharan was first noticed in a duet with Kavita Krishnamurthy, Hai mubarak aaj ka din (Boxer, 1984), which was composed by R D Burman.

In 1985, Mohammed Aziz, a Rafi clone of 1980s, made his debut with Shiva Ka Insaaf (1985) under R D Burman. Hussain defended Burman to the press: "I disagree that RD gave weak music in (Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai (1982) and Manzil Manzil (1984)). He was passing through a lean phase during Zabardast."Hussain stopped directing films and handed the reins over to his son Mansoor Khan, who hired other music directors. Hussain put a positive spin on it at the time by saying, "We did not ‘drop’ Pancham – Mansoor felt that he could not possibly tell Pancham Uncle to change his style for him. Pancham will come back the day I direct again, which I plan to do soon."The partnership between Hussain and Burman which had started nearly twenty years ago with Teesri Manzil (1966) ended.

After 1986, he started getting less work. The year 1987 saw only 5 releases including Ijaazat. Ijaazat included songs like Choti si kahani se, Khaali haath shaam aayi hi, Katra katra and Mera kuch samaan (which won Asha Bhosle the National Award as Best Singer).

Noted lyricist, Gulzar, R.D. Burman and Asha Bhosle, came together in 1987, to create a double album, titled, Dil Padosi Hai, which was released on 8 September 1987, Asha Bhosle's birthday. R D Burman also produced private albums, including one based on the samba, and also collaborated with Boy George. He has also composed music for an album called Pantera produced by Pete Gavankar in 1987 whose lyrics were written by Jose Flores.

1988 saw some four more R D Burman soundtracks of which Libaas had songs, but the producer refused to release the film. R D Burman gave music for 6 more movies in 1989, including Parinda and Joshilaay.

1990s

R D Burman's last years were not very pleasant. The few films he composed music for flopped at the box office. Subhash Ghai promised him Ram Lakhan but gave it instead to Laxmikant-Pyarelal. This greatly upset Pancham. He suffered from a heart attack in 1988 and underwent heart surgery. During this period, he composed many tunes, which were never released.

R D Burman gave music for few mediocre movies in 1990 (two), 1991 (three) and 1992 (six). In 1994, there were four more releases, of which 1942: A Love Story (released after his death) has an unforgettable score. The film won him the third and last of his Filmfare Awards. The music of Janam Se Pehle (1994) was also composed by R D Burman. Thenmavin Kombath, a Malayalam film by Priyadarshan was the last film he signed, but he died before he could score for the film.

LEGACY:-

After his death, in the mid 1990s, the remix versions of R D Burman's hits ruled the Indian music scene. Even today, most of the Indian remix songs are his tunes remixed[citation needed].

Gang (2000) was released long after R D Burman's death. He was also credited for music of few more films after his death. For example, Monsoon Wedding (credit for Chura liya hai) and Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar (2002), which had R D Burman songs "recreated" by one of his assistants Babloo Chakravorty.

Jhankaar Beats (2003 movie)starring Sanjay Suri, Rahul Bose, Juhi Chawla & Rinke Khanna was sort of a tribute to RDB, wherein Suri & Bose play musicians who revere RDB & his music & whose music is influenced by Burman. There was a remixed version of Burmans popular Kishore Kumar number "Humein tumse pyaar kitna" which was integral to the film. Both the films, Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar and Jhankaar Beats paid tribute to R.D. Burman, and his music. "Jhankaar Beats" features one of his famous tunes from the movie, Kudrat while paying tribute to him.

In, 1995, Filmfare Awards, constituted a new award in the memory of R D Burman, Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent, given each year, to new music directors and singers in Hindi cinema. Before that an Indian Television proramme Superhit Muqabala's SUMU Award for R D Burman also started. Though that Award was not continued in later years as producers of the programme had some problems. The Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent is awarded to upcoming music talents.

In 2008 on 26 April 113 Minute documentary film, titled 'Pancham Unmixed - Mujhe Chalte Jana Hai', was premiered at IIFLA (ArcLight Hollywood), in Los Angeles. The film takes an incisive look into the Pancham’s reflective artistry and buoyant-but-also-lonely inner being. Featuring a host of close friends, colleagues and admirers, the film attempts to evoke awe, admiration and nostalgia the way most of his music does, till date.

PERSONAL LIFE:-

Pancham married Rita Patel in 1966, but they were divorced in 1971. He then married Asha Bhonsle in 1980. Together, they recorded many memorable tunes and also staged many live performances. After his father died in 1975, he took care of his mother. After Pancham's death, his mother eventually ended up in an old-age home but returned to her late son's house to die on 15 October 2007.

Burman had financial difficulties, particularly later in his life. There have been wide discussions about the disconnect between the success of his music and his financial success.

MUSIC STYLE:-

Pancham was comfortable with all types of music, be it the romantic Raat kali from Buddha Mil Gaya (1971), the sexy cabaret Piya tu ab toh aaja from Caravan (1971), the ultimate hippie anthem Dum Maro Dum from Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1972) or the classical Raina beeti jaaye. It is said that Dev Anand did not include the complete version of Dum Maro Dum in Hare Rama Hare Krishna, as he was worried the song would overshadow the film[citation needed]. At times, RD doubled up as a singer too. His most famous song as a singer was Mehbooba from Sholay. This song is inspired from the traditional Cypriot song "Ta Rialia".

Pancham was a very creative person. His percussion included a spoon against a glass (Chura liya hai from Yaadon Ki Baaraat"). Pancham has also directed music for some regional films, including Bangla, Oriya, Tamil, Telugu and Marathi. He also acted in one of the Bengali film named Gayak (starring Amit Kumar and Debasri Roy), where RD plays himself and 'discovers' Amit singing on a beach. Pancham's non-filmi music comprises few albums, including Pantera - the international album for which he shares credit with Latin American composer Jose Flores. In the only experiment of its kind[citation needed] he recorded the light version of Hume tumse pyar kitna in the voice of playback singer Kishore Kumar while the classical version in the voice of Parveen Sultana. He recorded a variety of songs rendered by Kishore Kumar notably the classical song Mere naina sawan bhado, the sad song Chingari koi bhadake, the philosophical song Aanewala pal, the pino song Pyar diwana hota hai, the romantic song O mere dil ke chain, the hummable wonder Raat kali, the separation song Zindagi ke safar me, the rainy song Rimjhim gire saawan. He recorded Tum bin jaun kahan in the voices of Kishore Kumar and Mohd. Rafi separately.

Notable musical assistants to Burman include Manohari Singh and Sapan Chakraborty.

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS:-

    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nomination - Caravan (1971)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nomination - Yaadon Ki Baraat (1973)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nomination - Aap Ki Kasam (1974)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nomination - Khel Khel Mein (1975)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nomination - Sholay (1975)
    - Filmfare Award Nomination for Best Male Playback Singer - for the song "Mehbooba Mehbooba" in Sholay (1975)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nomination - Mehbooba (1976)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nomination - Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1977)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nomination - Kinara (1977)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nomination - Shalimar (1978)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nomination - Shaan (1980)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nomination - Love Story (1981)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Sanam Teri Kasam (1982)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Masoom (1983)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nomination - Betaab (1983)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nomination - Jawani (1984)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award Nomination - Saagar (1986)
    - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - 1942: A Love Story (1994)

DANIEL CRAIG AND RACHEL WEISZ - GETTING MARRIED

Hollywood most wanted celebrity, Daniel Craig has tied the knot with Rachel Weisz

According to the Daily Mail, the "Definitely, Maybe" actress and her "James Bond" hubby's nuptials took place in New York state on Wednesday, June 22nd.

With Miss Weisz's rep having confirmed the news, insiders tell that the intimate ceremony only had four attendees - with the guest list including Rachel's 4-year-old son, Henry, along with Daniel's 18-year-old daughter, Ella, and two close family friends.

A source told the Sunday newspaper, "Daniel and Rachel insisted on having a small, quiet wedding. They are madly in love and couldn't wait to be husband and wife - but they wanted minimum fuss."

Craig and Weisz first started getting close back in November 2010 while filming their upcoming movie "Dream House" in Toronto, Canada - with both having broken up with their significant others earlier in the year.

KANGANA RANAUT - AT IIFA 2011

Bollywood Hot and Sexy Actress Kangana Ranaut at the Premiere of Double Dhamaal at IIFA. The IIFA Weekend festivities have kicked off with the world premiere of Double Dhamaal.


2011 has seen a flying start for Kangna as she has enjoyed the success of her film Tanu Weds Manu a romantic comedy that has become the surprise hit of the year. Currently she is one of the most successful and sought after actresses in Indian cinema with numerous films in the pipeline which are at different stages of production.

“I don’t like Kangana’s look here at all. The colour of the dress washes her out and I hate the hair. Hopefully she fares better at the awards ceremony” commented an eye witness bollywood fan standing in the crowd.

LINDSAY PRICE - THE PREGNANT LADY

Offering the first glimpse of her baby bump, Lindsay Price and boyfriend Curtis Stone were side-by-side while arriving for a flight at LAX airport in Los Angeles.

The expecting actress and her Australian TV Chef beau lovingly shared a few quick kisses and hugs before heading to their terminal for the outbound flight.

The couple released a press statement the previous day confirming that they are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first child.

Stone happily told, "We couldn't be more thrilled to be starting a family together. We are over the moon."

COMEDIAN ACTOR SATISH SHAH TURNS 60 TODAY

TODAY, BOLLYWOOD most famous comedian, Satish Ravilal Shah turns 60 who born on June 25, 1951, is a Hindi and Marathi film and television actor best known for his comedy films. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the ever popular 80's sitcom Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi directed by Sharad Joshi. Wish you a very "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" from CINECELEBS.

He is famous for playing the role of Municipal Commissioner D'Mello in the cult 1983 movie Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro directed by Kundan Shah. Considered to be primarily a comedian, he has portrayed various roles in his career throughout the 80s, 90s & 2000s, starting with his first movie "Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan" and "Toofani Takkar" released in 1978. Apart from his successful career in bollywood, he has also appeared in television shows such as Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and also judged the popular Comedy Circus laughter contest.

IN TELEVISION:-

  - Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi as Various characters
  - Sarabhai VS Sarabhai as Indravadhan Sarabhai
  - All the best (Doordarshan) as Dr. Raj Sethi
  - Philips top 10
  - Filmi Chakkar as Prakash Jaiswal

ASHLEY TISDALE - ALWAYS BUSY IN HER WORK

Closing out another work week, Ashley Tisdale was busy tending to her always-busy entertainment efforts in Santa Monica.

The former "High School Musical" star added a little color to the scenery in a bright pink top and jeans as she shuffled into visits Lionsgate studios for a business meeting.

Miss Tisdale's Linosgate visit comes after she treated herself to a night out with her loved ones the previous evening.

The 25-year-old stepped out alongside boyfriend Scott Speer and her sister for a tasty Japanese dinner at Katsuya, tweeting about the outing, "Went out with my man and his sister Julie out on the town tonight!"

KARISHMA KAPOOR TURNS 37 TODAY

TODAY, BOLLYWOOD one time most famous celebrity, KARISHMA KAPOOR turns 37 who born 25th, June 1974, often informally referred to as Lolo,is an Indian actress who made her debut in 1991, and appears in Bollywood films.Wish you a very "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" from CINECELEBS.

During her career, she has been part of many commercially and critically successful films, Raja Hindustani being the most notable of them, as it was her biggest commercial success, and won Kapoor her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She won another Filmfare Award and a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). She surprised critics and audiences with her performances in films such as Fiza (2000) and Zubeidaa (2001), for which she earned Best Actress and Best Actress (Critics) trophies at Filmfare. Since 2003, Kapoor has been less active in cinema.

EARLY LIFE:-

Kapoor was born in Mumbai to Randhir Kapoor, an actor popular during the 1970s and 80s, and actress Babita. She is the granddaughter of actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, great-granddaughter of actor Prithviraj Kapoor, sister of actress Kareena Kapoor and niece of actor Rishi Kapoor.Kapoor studied at the Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai until grade six.

CAREER:-

Kapoor made her debut in the 1991 movie Prem Qaidi, which was a semi-hit. Although most of her multiple releases from 1992-1996 failed to do well at the box office, she had some success with films like Jigar (1992), Anari (1993), Raja Babu (1994), Coolie No. 1 (1995), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996) and Jeet (1996).

In 1996, Kapoor played the female lead in Dharmesh Darshan's Raja Hindustani opposite Aamir Khan. The movie was the highest grossing film of the year and she won her first Filmfare Best Actress Award. The following year, she won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award and the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Yash Chopra's super-hit,Dil To Pagal Hai opposite Shahrukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit.

Kapoor took a year break from films in 1998. Her diminutive comeback in 1999 proved to be good as she took part in the year's most successful films. Kapoor starred in four absolute hits. David Dhawan's comedy Biwi No.1 opposite Salman Khan became the biggest hit of the year. She proved to have success with comedy films, as David Dhawan's another film Haseena Maan Jaayegi did fairly well at the box office.

Kapoor also collaborated for the first time with the Rajshri Productions banner with Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United which also resulted in a hit. Her last release, Jaanwar opposite Akshay Kumar, was another box office hit, making her the most successful actress of the year.

In 2000, she won her second Filmfare Best Actress Award for her performance in Khalid Mohammed's Fiza. Her performance in the film was much appreciated as she surprised the audiences and the critics showing great emotional range and depth.She also achieved critical acclaim for her role in the film, Zubeidaa (2001),which garnered her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance. Her performance in Shakti - The Power (2002) was highly appreciated and earned her many nominations in the Best Actress category.

In 2003, she played the leading role in the television series Karishma: A Miracle of Destiny. After her film, Baaz: A Bird In Danger which also released in 2003, she took a sabbatical from full time acting for three years.

Her most recent release was the delayed film, Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006) in which she played a negative role.

In October 2008, alongside actor Arjun Rampal and director/choreographer Farah Khan, Kapoor began judging the dance show Nach Baliye 4.

In 2011, she officially announced she is returning to movies in a Vikram Bhatt's next, a 3D film titled Dangerous Ishq.

PERSONAL LIFE:-

Karisma was engaged to Abhishek Bachchan. The engagement was announced in October 2002 on the 60th birthday of Abhishek's father, Amitabh Bachchan. Four months later in February 2003, they split up. On 29 September 2003, she married industrialist Sanjay Kapur, CEO of Sixt India.

In typical Kapoor tradition, Karisma was married at the home of her grandfather (the late Raj Kapoor): R K Cottage. They opted for an hour-long Sikh wedding ceremony. The couple's daughter Samaira was born on 11 March 2005. After the birth of her daughter, there was considerable rift between her and her husband.

The couple has subsequently patched-up. She gave birth to their second child, son Kiaan Raj Kapoor on 12 March 2010.

AMBER HEARD - ON THE SET OF "SYRUP"

Hollywood most hot and sexy celebrity, Amber Heard was seen filming scenes on the New York City set of "Syrup".

The "Drive Angry" babe, sporting a variety of outfits, still managed to look stunning as she dodged raindrops overhead.

In related news, the now-blonde bombshell says she's ready to take it all off - when work calls for it, of course.

Causing quite a commotion, Heard teased "Playboy Club" fans that a full strip-down is definitely a possibility, telling, “I would if the role was right. If I wanted to represent the raw intensity of a character I would do it.”

AAMIR KHAN IN DELHI BELLY

In 38 years of his career, Aamir Khan has done what his audience never expected him to do!

The much talked about item song from the upcoming caper comedy DELHI BELLY is going to take everyone aback with a sweet surprise as it will introduce Aamir as the brand new 'item boy' of B- Town.

The song 'I hate you like I love you... Tera Pyaar Ne kar Diya Deewana..' is an ode to the disco era of cinema. It is set in the 70s backdrop where Aamir plays a fictitious character called disco fighter. He is seen wearing a jazzy silver suit with a funny layered hairdo and pair of sunglasses.

The song truly keeps the spirit of DELHI BELLY alive with lyrics that say 'jo chauka udta hai usse chhakka kehte hain' and 'shake that biscuit baby!�.

Lately, there were rumors that Aamir was keen on roping in Katrina for the song and had even asked for suggestions from his fans on a social networking website. The song was ready sometime ago but the question of the item girl was lingering for quite sometime. Now that the wait is finally over all we can say is move over Kat, Deepika here comes actual item boy.

Aamir Khan finally unveils the much awaited item song of DELHI BELLY and candidly expresses, 'This is my tribute to 70's Heroes, my tribute to the Disco Era. All actors of that era - Mithunji, Rishiji, Jeetuji - all of them.' Choreographed by Bosco (of Bosco Ceaser), directed by Abhinay Deo. Song will be the end credits of the film. DELHI BELLY releases in 1st July, 2011.

CAMERON DIAZ - TALKS JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SEX SCENE

Her new movie “Bad Teacher” hits theaters on Friday, June 24th, and Cameron Diaz called in to Ryan Seacrest’s KIIS FM show today to talk about her sex scene with ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake.

The “Charlie’s Angels” chick explained, “We strived for one thing and one thing only and that was to create the least sexiest sex scene ever put on film. When you see it, you will see exactly what I’m talking about.”

Cameron continued, “I mean my job is to come to work and be as absurd as possible. All day long we just try to do whatever we can for a laugh, which clearly we’ll do anything for a laugh.”

As for her views on marriage, “Relationships are tough and the longer you’re there the harder they are. I think that marriage just puts a certain strain on it. I think that there is a little something about being partners and not the idea of what our concept of marriage is, I think it throws people off after awhile.”

“I think we need to define it for ourselves and make it a little bit more sexy and little bit more modern in the ideals of how the world works. Things are different these days. We have all kinds of ways of connecting with one another and it’s just not what it was when we first designed marriage.”

AMITABH ANNOUNCEMENT AT IIFA - AISHWARYA IS PREGNANT

Amitabh Bachchan seems to have already stolen the IIFA thunder. The legendary actor has declared on Twitter that his daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is expecting.

Highly placed sources have revealed that Bachchan learnt about Aishwarya's pregnancy almost a month ago, but decided to keep it under wraps till today, as the IIFA fever was to hit the media circuits.

To substantiate, on June 16, Abhishek had dropped a hint at the media on Twitter, "Big B on the House! With a "little" support from junior (sic)."

Also, Amitabh with his PR machinery, had plans to go full on with the actor's interviews promoting 'Bbuddaah Hoga Tera Baap,' during the IIFA events.

Bachchans had declared, almost a month ago, about their supposed absence from the IIFA, the event, which was once spearheaded by the Bachchans, with Big B as its the ambassador.

"Aishwarya expecting, is a bigger news and will be a talk of town during the IIFA too. As even without Bachchan family's absence, their presence will be felt throughout. I must say, it is a sweet revenge by Bachchans," adds a renowned film critic and a trade analyst .

KRISTEN STEWART AT LAX AIRPORT

Finished up with her brief stay on the west coast, Kristen Stewart was seen arriving at LAX airport in Los Angeles.

The Bella Swan actress kept covered up with the help of a security staffer as she readied for the outbound flight following an appearance at the MTV Movie Awards the previous night.

During her awards show evening, Miss Stewart was doted the award for Best Female Performance by presenters Ashton Kutcher and Nicki Minaj - the latter of whom spoke with MTV about how she and Kristen formed a bond.

Minaj dished, "[Kristen] had shoes on that didn't hurt her feet. And she didn't care that they looked really kind of crusty. But I did too! I had my Uggs on backstage."

Nicki continued, "So that made me bond with her. She's cute."

EKTA KAPOOR TURNS 36 TODAY

TODAY, Television and Film Producer, Ekta Jeetendra Kapoor turns 36 who born on 7th, June 1975 is an Indian TV and film producer. She is the Creative Director and Joint Managing Director of Balaji Telefilms, her production company.

BIOGRAPHY:-

Kapoor is the daughter of Hindi film actors Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor. Her younger brother Tusshar Kapoor is also a Bollywood actor.

She has produced numerous soap opera, television series and movies. Her television series include Hum Paanch, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kaahin Kissii Roz, Kkusum, Kutumb, Kahiin To Hoga, Kasamh Se and Bandini . She is currently producing Pavitra Rishta, Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain . Payar kii Yeh Ek Kahhni.

She has also produced five Bollywood movies: Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta, Kucch To Hai, Krishna Cottage, Koi Aap Sa and Kyaa Kool Hai Hum . She also co-produced Shootout at Lokhandwala, Mission Istanbul and produced Love Sex aur Dhokha, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Shor in the City and Ragini MMS . She is also producing the upcoming film The Dirty Picture.

PRODUCTIONS:-

Ekta Kapoor has produced several TV serials, most of which use to air on her first network STAR Plus. While some of her other productions air on Zee TV, Sony Entertainment Television, STAR One, Imagine TV and Colors TV.

EMMA WATSON AT GIBSON AMPHITHEATRE

Making her arrival on the 2011 MTV Movie Awards stage, Emma Watson was seen at the Gibson Amphitheatre.

The English cutie was all smiles as she presented a new clip from her forthcoming flick “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.”

Ms. Watson definitely whetted the appetites of audience members, though they’ll have to wait until July 15 for the full payoff.

Meanwhile, Emma’s film “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1” is up for a total of six golden popcorn trophies tonight!

AADESH SHRIVASTAVA TURNS 45 TODAY

TODAY, Bollywood Music Composer and Singer, Aadesh Shrivastava  turns 45 who born on 6th June, 1966 - is an Indian composer and singer. Over the course of his career, he has composed the music for over 50 Hindi films. His wife Vijeta Pandit is a former Bollywood actress and the sister of the composer duo Jatin Lalit. Shrivastava also serves as the vice president of the Music Composers Association of India.

CAREER:-

Shrivastava wanted to become a doctor, but his passion for music was so strong that he decided to make his career as a composer.[citation needed] He learned to play the drums, and shifted to Mumbai where he at first struggled to find work, even sleeping at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus for lack of funds. Eventually he met composers Sapan-Jagmohan. He then proceeded to gain a foothold in the industry by playing drums for music directors such as O P Nayyar, Shankar Jaikishan and Salil Choudhary.[citation needed] He assisted Laxmikant Pyarelal for almost a decade before taking the responsibility of a professional composer.

Shrivastava got his first big break with film Kanyadaan in the year 1993. Among the singers who sang in this movie, there was Lata Mangeshkar who sang his first song. But the film did not release, and the songs went unnoticed. The same thing happened with Jaane Tamanna, but he bounced back with Aao Pyaar Karen. One track, Haathon mein jo aa gaya jo kal was a hit. His other films are Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya and Shastra. The chart buster Kya ada kya jalwe tere Paro from the film Shastra got him in the limelight once again. In 1998, his music in the film Angaarey became a hit.

Shrivastava also sang a number of songs and rendered hit songs such as Sona sona, Shava shava, Gustakhiyaan and Gur nalon ishq mitha. He won accolades for his work in Kunwara, Tarkieb and Shikari in the year 2000. In 2001, his success continued with the movie Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai.

In 2005, he was a judge on the talent hunt show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005. The following year he turned to direction with his short film on child prostitution, "Sanaa". In 2009 he made a cameo in the film World Cupp 2011 and returned to television as a judge on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009. His semi-classical song Mora Piya from Raajneeti became a hit in 2010.

On the international front Shrivastava has collaborated with artists such as Akon, Julia Fordham and Wyclef Jean. Together with Akon, he has launched an India-wide talent search on the website hitlab.com which uses music analysis technology to predict the hit potential of new songs.

PERSONAL LIFE:-

Shrivastava is married to Vijeta Pandit, the sister of Jatin Lalit and actress Sulakshana Pandit. They have two sons. His elder brother Chitresh Shrivastava owned Eyeline Telefilm and Events, the event management company implicated in the Rahat Fateh Ali Khan black money incident. He died in an automobile accident on 7 May 2011 while on tour with Fateh Ali Khan. Aadesh Shrivastava was diagnosed with cancer in December 2010 and went through chemotherapy.

AWARDS:-

2003 - Nominated - Star Screen Award for Best Background Music - Chalte Chalte (2003)
2004 - Nominated - IIFA Popular Award for Best Music Director - Chalte Chalte (2003)
2002 - Nominated - IIFA Popular Award for Best Music Director - Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)
2001 - Won - IIFA Award for Technical Excellence for Best Background Score - Refugee (2000)

RANI MUKHERJEE - SOUTH HAS RAJNIKANTH AND WE HAVE SALMAN

Bollywood most wanted, Rani Mukherjee has finally shed her recluse image. Now, post the success of her last film, the actress is more forthcoming to media interactions and also loves to go beyond political correctness at times.

Now, at the crossroads of a new dawn in her career, Rani Mukherjee is kicked about working in films that are bigger in concepts than budgets. Though she might be doing a film opposite Aamir in Reema Kagti's next, but Rani chooses to keep mum on that topic. According to her, "I will only speak about my film with Aamir once it nears the release date. Till then I am not going to utter a word about it."

Talking about her co-actors so far, Rani cannot stop herself from going gaga over Salman Khan. According to Rani, "He is a cult figure. Just as south has Rajnikanth, we have Salman Khan. He is so adorable and good looking; I would say he is the real rockstar."

Rani is lately being credited with bringing the feminist movement back to bollywood. Talking about women-centric films, Rani adds, "The audiences are gradually warming up to women centric films and unless they come out in huge numbers to watch such films, they cannot be made on a large scale. I think with time it will happen."

With Rani getting more media savvy by the day, hope she does not go back being the pretty recluse again.

HEIDI KLUM - TO APPEAR NAKED IN "PROJECT RUNWAY"

Baring it all for the sake of good television, Heidi Klum will appear naked in advertisements for the forthcoming season of "Project Runway."

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 38-year-old will strip down as part of the Lifetime network's push to promote the 9th season of the fashion competition.

Lifetime's president, Nancy Dubuc, said this is an effort to move away from the network's current "women in peril" programming to focus on more "brazen, strong, confident and sexy" examples of "contemporary women."

In a final dash to grab the public's attention, the newly-appointed head honcho added, "it's Heidi F---in' Klum."

SHAHRUKH KHAN'S GIFT TO "ALWAYS KABHI KABHI"

Amidst magnanimous projects like RA.ONE and DON 2 - THE CHASE CONTINUES, Shahrukh Khan was so pressed for time to get more involved into his home production's next offering ALWAYS KABHI KABHI that the superstar wanted to in a way gift something to the movie that would bear the renowned SRK trademark and that was how the promotional song of the film 'Antenna' was born.

In spite of having a packed schedule and being busy with the post production work of his films Shahrukh Khan was involved with the song 'Antenna' right from its nascent stages - from coming up with the beats and approving the lyrics, to going over various compositions for the song to even shooting for the video in a record breaking time.

According to source, 'Shahrukh Khan was present for almost all of the music sittings that Roshan Abbas and Pritam had arranged for - he was completely involved in the making of the song from the lyrics - composition - the visualizing of the music video and the likes. He even shot for the song in a flat 3 hours. SRK has always wanted to gift something to the film and 'Antenna' seemed appropriate.'

Set with the backdrop of high school, Red Chillies Entertainment's next offering ALWAYS KABHI KABHI is a story of four unique lives trying to compete with the pressures of growing up and the firsts we all experience in school.

Produced by Gauri Khan ALWAYS KABHI KABHI comes to a theatre near you 17th June, 2011. Directed by Roshan Abbas, the film is the launch pad for four of the newest Gen X faces Zoa Morani, Giselle Monteiro, Ali Fazal and Satyajeet Dubey.

JESSICA LOWNDES'S SEXY UNDERWEAR PHOTO SHOOT

Hollywood celebrity, Jessica Lowndes is all about looking HOT this summer.

The “90210” babe chatted about her experience doing the photo shoot, as well as her not-so-secret obsession with unmentionables.

Jessica confessed, "I have a lingerie addiction, so walking in to see all this underwear laid out is like walking into lingerie heaven, it's great."

"I have three drawers full of lingerie at home and I have already been lingerie shopping in London even though I should be going out and buying more practical clothes. I just can't help myself, it makes me feel pretty and sexy."

AT LAST RAJ KIRAN WAS SEEN IN US ASYLUM

Bollywood stars, Rishi Kapoor and Deepti Naval finally found out their missing B-Town co-actor Raj Kiran in an asylum in United States.

The entire search process commenced with a social networking site campaign of Deepti Naval who had acted with the actor in the film HIP HIP HURRAY.

Raj Kiran was missing almost for a decade till he was traced to USA by Rishi Kapoor who joined the quest of searching out the actor and it was during his visit to US where he discovered the real story.

Rishi met with Raj Kiran's elder brother Govind Mehtani and tried to get more information about the actor.

Rishi discovered that the KARZ co-star was staying in an Atlanta psychiatric institution for the past couple of years.

Deepti Naval who had started the entire search with a post on the popular networking site posted : "It is awesome, the response to the 'Search for Raj Kiran' - I'm truly moved by the heartening messages all of you are sending to me as well as on his fan page . . . not only as a colleague and old friend, but even just on humanitarian grounds, I feel if one can make a wee bit difference in another human being's life, then one's own life is worth living!"

Thanking Rishi Kapoor she posted: "We also need to thank Chintu (Rishi ji) for his efforts."

"Looking for a friend/colleague Raj Kiran - please notify at my email .... thanks," she posted earlier with aims of searching the actor.

"All we need to know is that Raj Kiran is okay somewhere... would love to reach out to him... he is a good actor - remember Tum itna jo muskura rahe ho - kya gham hai jisko chhupa rahe ho," she said.

Naval was, however, livid over some insensitive media coverage of the episode by a Hindi news channel.

Meanwhile, Raj was found in a psychiatric house where he was undergoing treatment after getting abandoned by his son and wife long back due to this erratic mood swings, as reported by a reputed channel.

This incident has made him go through an acute mental depression and was institutionalized in India before he was shifted to US.

Moreover, his brothers even did not have any contact number of the veteran actor as they did not keep in touch with home.

Actors like Shahrukh Khan and Rishi Kapoor have assured to support in his rehabilitation in the film industry.

KIM ZOLCIAK - GAVE BIRTH TO A BABY BOY

Hollywood hot and sexy celebrity, Kim Zolciak, who gave birth to a healthy and happy baby boy this past Monday.

The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” babe and her fiancé Kroy Biermann are overjoyed with the new arrival, Kim’s third child overall and first with Biermann.

Zolciak tweeted, "[Kroy] and I are happy to announce the birth of our son today. Kroy Jagger Biermann is healthy & beautiful We are so in love!"

Kim’s “Housewives” castmate Sheree Whitfield told press, "I don't think I've ever seen her so happy!"

ASIN - WANTS TO DO AN ITEM NUMBER

Going by the craze that item numbers are generating in Bollywood, the latest victim of this popular Bollywood format is actress Asin.

A close hand reveals, "Asin, who was so far trapped in the girl-next-door image, is trying hard to come out of it. Now, she is thinking of taking the item-number route to shed the image. We hear the actress is sending feelers across to filmmakers about her openness to shed her past image and some clothes too."

READY, which is Asin's latest film opposite Salman is generating euphoria for its item song "character dheela", which sadly for Asin does not feature her. Now, looking at the popularity items songs are generating, Asin is dying to sign one at the earliest.

With Asin already considering a two piece act in HOUSEFULL 2 and now a new found love for item songs, let's hope the actress is able to pull off this image makeover act convincingly.