Brad Pitt wishes Saif, Kareena a blissful married life

While there is a lot of buzz in the country about the impending wedding of Bollywood couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, it seems the news has reached Hollywood, too.

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt has wished the couple good luck for their married life.

Talking to a national daily, the star said, "I am glad they will soon be getting married and I wish them all the luck and a beautiful life ahead".

When he was asked if it's correct to compare them to Brangelina? He said, "Well, they are a good looking couple! No two individuals in a relationship can be the same as another so I don't know if it is correct to compare them to us."

Saif and Kareena are expected to tie the knot on October 16. And according to reports, Saif ALi Khan's mother Sharmila agore has already started to distribute the wedding invites.

On her wedding day, Kareena Kapoor will reportedly be wearing mother Sharmila's bridal sharara and is expected to wear Manish Malhotra's creations for other ceremonies.

Saif and Kareena have been dating for five years now. The couple had officially declared that they will tie the knot in the beginning of 2012 after the release of their big film Agent Vinod. However, it got postponed. Source:http://indiatoday.intoday.in

Kareena's Lie Exposed

Unlike the tall claims being made, Bebo's wax statue won't be unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London but in a small English town. Even her look hasn't been finalised

For months on end, we were told that a wax statue of Kareena Kapoor was being prepared for the famous Madame Tussauds in London.

She was going to be immortalised in her Chameli avatar, and her statue would be unveiled on August 15, fortuitously just a day before beau Saif Ali Khan's 41st birthday. As it turns out, not everything is what it seems.

According to sources, the 'Chameli' look has not been finalised and her wax statue won't be displayed in the famous museum, but a new branch somewhere in Blackpool, a small town in north west England.

"Initially, the Kareena camp leaked reports that her wax statue was to be unveiled on August 15.

Now that the date is upon us, they are saying the event has been postponed to October and that the statue might be unveiled in Blackpool, " said a source, adding that no 'Chameli' look was ever finalised.

So far, six Indians have found place at Madame Tussauds, a museum of wax statues.

These include Sachin Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and early this year, Hrithik Roshan.

A person close to Kapoor requesting anonymity, claimed that while the statue will be unveiled in Blackpool, it will later be transported to the famous museum in London.

"Bebo's statue will be unveiled at a new Madame Tussauds in Blackpool and later transported to London. The idea is to start off a new Madame Tussauds in Blackpool with Bebo's statue, " he said.

On Kapoor's look for the statue, he agreed that none has been finalised.

"Designer Manish Malhotra was given the job of deciding Bebo's look at Madame Tussauds and he gave three options -- her characters in Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met and Sudhir Mishra's Chameli. But the final look is yet to be decided."

Another friend of Kapoor's appeared angry at the insinuations that she has been generating the stories. "Bebo is not a nobody who needs to plant stories, trying to prove how she is in demand, " she said.

Source: Mid-Day.com

Ritu Kumar to design Kareena wedding dress.

Kareena Kapoor has reportedly chosen Ritu Kumar to design her wedding dress.

The Ra.One star picked the designer to create an outfit for her planned wedding to Saif Ali Khan in early 2012, claims Mumbai Mirror.

"Ritu Kumar has a longstanding relationship with Saif's mum Sharmila Tagore, who has also walked the ramp for her on several occasions," a source told the newspaper.

"Kumar even photographed Sharmila and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi for her coffee table on the costumes and textiles of Indian royalty in the '90s, where Sharmila wore the traditional Bhopali farshi paijama and dupatta that she wore on her wedding day in December 1969."

The choice of Delhi-based Kumar has suprised many commentators, who had expected Kapoor to choose her friend, Bollywood costume designer Manish Malhotra.

Kapoor and Khan will reportedly announce an official date for their wedding in the next few weeks.

The couple will be seen together in upcoming spy action thriller Agent Vinod.

Saif Ali Khan waiting for Kareena Kapoor?

Saif Ali Khan is reportedly waiting for Kareena Kapoor to set a time and a date for their wedding.
The divorced actor is said to have already proposed to his long-term girlfriend and Kurbaan co-star.

Speaking to The Times of India, a source said: "Saif is ready. Saif is waiting for Kareena to get ready. She has to [return] to him with the date and time!"

According to the paper, a date for the big event will be announced after the release of their James Bond-inspired film Agent Vinod.

Khan's mother Sharmila Tagore recently said in an interview that she expects the pair to get married soon.

Hrithik, Kareena in Imtiaz Ali's next?

Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor who were earlier seen in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Yaadein, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon would be seen together after many years in Jab We Met director Imtiaz Ali's next, reports Mid Day.

A source however says the casting might not happen at all. "But that's far from true. Don't they know history? Bebo was supposed to be part of Kaho Naa Pyar Hai, remember? Though she's done films with her once special friend in a lot of movies and has maintained cordial relations, the past does haunt, no?"

But Kareena Kapoor who must be keen on repeating her Jab We Met success might take up the offer with or without Hrithik.

Kareena Kapoor joins Shakti campaign, bats for women

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor has agreed to support NDTV's campaign Shakti, aimed at fighting violence against women.

Kareena feels very strongly for the cause of women's emancipation, and hopes for their betterment in India, according to a source close to the actress.

The 30-year-old is especially appalled with the way women, irrespective of their socio-economic status, have become so vulnerable. She is trying to persuade citizens to sign a special petition to be presented to President Pratibha Patil as part of the campaign.

"Kareena feels that this will help spread widespread awareness amongst the common man," said a source.

A spokesperson on behalf of NDTV said the channel is glad with Kareena's support.

"Kareena Kapoor joining NDTV for the Shakti campaign is a major boost for us, because she represents the modern, fearless woman of today and her endorsement will enable others who look up to her as a role model to speak out as well."

The campaign was launched as part of the 100th International Women's Day Tuesday.

Storm in Japanese garden over Salman-Kareena shoot

The shooting of Bollywood film Bodyguard starring Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor in the Pune Okayama Friendship Garden (POFG) has kicked up a storm of protest. Members of the Association of Friends of Japan (AFJ) and other regulars are miffed that people were denied use of the unique garden for the duration of the shoot and add that the facility was damaged by the film crew.

Angry with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for allowing the shoot, members of AFJ now plan to take up the matter with civic body, the state government and even the Okayama state government.

"We are very upset over the PMC's granting of permission for shooting at the garden.

It is shocking that we were not even informed about it, " said Sameer Khale, president, AFJ.

The PMC laid the garden with Japanese Government funds and technical support on the premises of the Pu La Deshpande Udyan on Sinhagad Road in 2003. This is the first time a Bollywood film is being shot there.

The shooting took place over the past three days. Over 2, 000 people who visit the POFG regularly were stopped from entering the premises. The PMC was paid Rs 50, 000 rent by the producer for the three days of shooting.

"I got to know about the shooting when I saw a crowd. We are taking up this issue with the PMC and the state government, with whom the agreement was made by the Okayama state to create a Japanese garden, " Khale said.

Anant Kulkarni, a senior citizen residing in the area, said that the PMC does not allow even visitors who are charged an entry fee of Rs 5 to step on the beautiful lawns, but it allowed the shooting in which the lawn was used in a big way. Kulkarni said the shooting also resulted in some damage to the lawns.

Mandira Chachar, POFG ticket window clerk, said, "We faced a lot of inconvenience as the garbage created by the crew of the film was a lot and out staff members had to do all the cleaning. On Sunday many senior citizens went back disappointed as the garden was closed the entire day. There is a total loss of Rs 10, 000 in revenue over these three days of shooting."

Gardener Viththal Chandare said that food for the crew was prepared on the premises of Pu La Deshpande Udyan and plastic plates and bottles were strewn around.

"We all heaved a sigh of relief after the crew left late in the evening on Monday, " he said.

Shahrukh, Kareena to star in Angoor remake

MUMBAI: Shahrukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor may be seen together again if all works as planned.

It is said Rohit Shetty, the man behind Golmaal series, is planning to remake the funniest Hindi films of all times Angoor with Shahrukh and Kareena in the lead roles.

The news has it that Rohit Shetty is roping in Shahrukh for the role played by Sanjeev Kumar and Kareena for the role played by Moushumi Chatterjee in the original. It is also said that Tusshar Kapoor would play Deven Varma’s role in this comedy film.

Denise Richards to publish memoirs

Denise Richards has revealed that she is currently writing a memoir about her life so far.
Richards, who starred in Starship Troopers and Wild Things, has signed a publishing deal with Gallery Books, People reports.

The book will reportedly cover the 39-year-old's life in Hollywood, including her marriage to
Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen and their subsequent acrimonious divorce.

Richards said of the project: "I wanted to write a heartfelt, honest book that would be a source of
hope for others going through difficult times."

Kareena to get her curves back for sexiness

It is not without reason that she is often referred to as the 'female SRK of Bollywood'. Like her male counterpart, Kareena Kapoor, too, has a penchant to grab the spotlight, for all the things the actress does (and sometimes doesn't)!

While the nation has not yet forgotten the size-zero figure made popular by our very own Bebo, the news is that Kareena is trying to put on weight for the last couple of months.

While this may come across as a bad news for all, who tried their best to get rid of the extra kilos in an attempt to emulate Kareena Kapoor, the sexy Bollywood lass has decided that it is time to bring back her own plumper self again.

When questioned by the media on the sudden change in her statistics, Kareena Kapoor laughed away saying that little did she expect that her weight would one day become a national issue, adding at the end that, it is her way of pleasing her fans, who prefer the slightly fatter Kareena!

Bebo has just stepped on 30 and with it has also completed a decade in the industry. A combination of hits and misses, Kareena Kapoor's career graph has surely been an eyesore for many of her peers.

Currently shooting for partner Saif Ali Khan's venture “Agent Vinod”, Kareena rules out getting back to her size-zero status even for Karan Johar's “Short Term Shaadi”.

Bebo, Saif crazy about Depp

Kareena Kapoor's birthday plans for September 21 have undergone a change. Bebo was to originally fly to Paris with her mother, sister Karisma and beau Saif Ali Khan.

Now Babita Kapoor and Karisma have dropped out because Karisma's children are too young and the actress doesn't want to put them through too much travel in a span of just four days.

Saif is now taking his girlfriend for a four-day trip to the most romantic city in the world. While the actors are likely to stay at the Ritz Hotel, they will be having the birthday dinner at the Mandala Ray, a restaurant near the Champs Elysees. This restaurant and bar is co-owned by Johnny Depp, Sean Penn and John Malkovich.

Bebo says, "Both Saif and I are crazy about Johnny Depp. And Saif just thought it is appropriate to buy me my birthday dinner at Johnny's restaurant." The actress won't reveal anything further... but one hears that Saif has another 'surprise' planned for her in connection to Johnny Depp. But this one is truly a surprise and Saif refuses to divulge anything till after the 21st.

Kareena's 30th birthday plans revealed

Kareena Kapoor will bring in her 30th birthday on Sep 21 in Latvia, where she is busy shooting for Agent Vinod with beau Saif Ali Khan.

Since Agent Vinod is Saif's home production, he and Kareena are planning to fly down to be with Kareena's mother (Babita) in Latvia for the birthday.

Her sister Karisma cannot join them because of her baby and Kareena expresses helplessness about her impossible schedules.

"What can I do? I barely have time to breathe. I've just come to Mumbai for two days. I've been away for 25 days. Now I fly off to Latvia for over a month's shooting," said Kareena.

Talking about her future, she said: "I'm now entering a new phase in my life and career. This year I hope to conquer many new peaks. By god's grace Agent Vinod and Ra.One are shaping up very well."

Kareena has also signed Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine, but the film's shooting has been postponed. Confirming the news, she said: "Madhur is still working on the script.

We start shooting the film when the script is ready in the next three months. Right now Madhur is busy with Dil To Bachcha Hai Jee.

Kareena refuses to make love on screen

Though Kareena Kapoor made news with her intimate scenes with beau Saif in Kurbaan, she is not ready to get steamy with five different men in Madhur Bhandarkar's next. The actress has reportedly asked for a change in the script.

A source informs Mumbai Mirror, “Kareena might have done an intimate sequence recently in Kurbaan, but that was only because it was with Saif. Otherwise she is not keen on getting up close and personal with other co-stars.”

Kareena's character in the film has similarities with Smita Patil’s character in Shyam Benegal’s Bhumika.

The source tells the tabloid, "Benegal’s film was a look at the life of the 1940’s actress Hansa Wadkar. Bhandarkar’s film on is based on several heroines, from Marilyn Monroe to Divya Bharti. It follows a heroine who flits from one relationship into another, just like Bhumika. Smita might have performed many intimate sequences with unabashed authenticity, but Kareena doesn’t want to enter that space.”

Bebo hasn't confirmed she has asked for a change in the script.

She was quoted by the tabloid as saying, "We were always supposed to start next year. Madhur is still working on the script. We start shooting the film when the script is ready in the next three months. Right now Madhur is busy with Dil To Bachcha Hai Jee."

My kisses with Denise and Kareena have been blown out of proportion

During his holiday in USA, Akshay Kumar was left surprised when he heard about his kisses with Denise Richards and Kareena Kapoor making BIG news out there in India.
While working in 'Kambakkth Ishq' he never felt that kisses would form an integral part of the film's promotion. However, once media picked up the news, it was a point of no return as every news channel and entertainment forum was flooded with the exact count of kisses that he shares with his leading ladies in this Sabbir Khan directed film.

"Honestly, it was so much all of a sudden for me", confesses Akshay, "Here I was holidaying with Twinkle and I start getting calls around my kisses with Denise and Kareena. I was flabbergasted with people asking me details around why, where and how. Frankly speaking, all of it has been blown out of proportion."
Doesn't feel think that all of this was not really required as a part of the film's promotion, especially when there was so much else to be talked about the film?
"That's my entire argument", says Akshay, "This is a film that takes us to Hollywood and the culture out there is to kiss and show.
Moreover, my kisses with Denise are quite casual. It's the culture thing in West where people do plant a peck on your cheek when they cross their path. It isn't like we have indulged into any kind of passionate kissing.
Is cheez ka film se koyi lena dena nahi hai (This has nothing to do with the film). 'Kambakkth Ishq' is a lot more than just the kisses."
How about his lip lock with Kareena?
"Yes, it is an integral part of the script and does make sense during the narrative. But again, that too is not passionate-passionate in true terms. These are small pecks", Akshay sets the record straight.
While Kareena hasn't quite gone around the town detailing the 'wow' factor involved in her kisses with Akshay, Denise has openly appreciated Akshay as the best kisser she has come across.
"See, Denise comes from a different background and has Western sensibilities. She has a different mindset and one must appreciate that people from West are open about their feelings.
However, hamaare yahan baat kuch aur hai. Hum log aise baat nahi kar sakte. Woh bhi theek hai and we should respect both the cultures", Akshay replies diplomatically.

How is Twinkle reacting to her hubby dear's kisses?
"Well, she can't stop laughing ever since the so-called 'news' break happened. She knew about the kisses and while as were reading about it in the newspapers, we were plain amused. So yes, it's all cool with us", says Akshay while getting ready for his BIG Friday.