First Look: Shilpa, Raj take newborn son home

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra Friday took their newborn son home from the Hinduja Hospital here.

Shilpa, who delivered the baby boy Monday morning, looked casual and fresh as she walked out of the hospital around 12:30 p.m. She was accompanied by Kundra, who held the well-covered baby closely.

The 36-year-old was wearing a buttoned-down blue and black coloured tunic with leggings, while her husband was seen in a blue shirt with denim.

Shilpa looked healthy and happy and thanked the media for being there. She even blew a flying kiss, but refused to pose for shutterbugs when the media asked her to hold her first child.

The newborn is yet to get a name. It will be decided once his maternal grandmother, Sunanda Shetty decides an alphabet.

Shilpa and Kundra tied the knot in 2009. This is Kundra's second child - he has a daughter Deleena from ex-wife Kavita. Credit:santabanta.com

Shilpa Shetty gives birth to a baby boy

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty gave birth to a baby boy at Hinduja Healthcare Surgical Hospital in suburban Khar this morning. Husband Raj Kundra said on Twitter: "God has blessed us with a beautiful baby boy. Both mother and baby are fine. I am thrilled to bits."

Shilpa and Raj have been married for three years, and this is the couple's first baby.

"A big thank you to my wife @TheShilpaShetty for the bestest gift ever, DR Kiran Cohelo and all the staff at Hinduja Hospital," Raj added.

Earlier, Shilpa Shetty had said that she will store her child's stem cells. "Stem cell banking gives me the peace of mind for my baby's health. By banking stem cells, my child will have more medical options in the future," Shetty had said in a statement.

The 36-year-old actress confirmed the news of her pregnancy in December 2011.

Shilpa Shetty announces pregnancy on Twitter

Shilpa Shetty has confirmed reports that she is expecting her first child with husband Raj Kundra.

The 36-year-old Bollywood star, who found international fame on UK’s ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ in 2007, took to her Twitter page to tell fans about her happy news.

“Tweetos, ‘YES’ an addition to our family is our confirmation to all queries :) We seek blessings from all in this very beautiful phase of our lives,” the Daily mail quoted her as writing.

This is the first child for Shetty, but her London-based businessman Kundra husband, who she married in 2009, has a daughter from a previous relationship.

The actress is thought to be in her second trimester.

“Shilpa suffered a miscarriage earlier this year, so this time Raj and she did not want to break the news till the first trimester was complete. Now, she has started telling her close friends,” a source close to the actress told the Times of India.

Shilpa Shetty shoots challenging scenes in bald lesbian monk role

Shilpa Shetty has been given challenging scenes in her latest film The Desire: A Journey of a Woman.

Shetty, who plays a bald lesbian monk in the movie, shot the scenes with Chinese co-star Xia Yu.

According to Mid Day, Shetty said: "I had no qualms in doing these scenes as these sequences are an integral part of the film, and have been aesthetically shot."

The 36-year-old actress had reportedly been looking for a challenging script following her widely acclaimed performance in Anurag Basu's Life In A Metro.

A source said: "In the film, a world famous Chinese painter is madly in love with Shilpa's character Gautami, but she does not really respond to him. These sequences are a part of the story building up to how far their friendship goes.

"The film traces Gautami's journey through a number of years. The love story is beautiful and the passion between the two characters is almost like a painting."

The role has been described as the most interesting of the actress's 17-year career.

"I would say that it's my character Gautami who is bold, and not the scenes, per se," explained Shetty.

The Indo-Chinese movie is her first major film role since her Celebrity Big Brother win in 2007.

The actress was last seen performing a single dance number in Dostana, a romantic comedy starring Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham.

Shetty has previously said that her career in Bollywood has been stalled by younger actresses. Enjoy the beautiful pictures of  Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty's new bald look

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty will be seen sporting a bald look for her upcoming movie The Desire. According to reports the actress has not shaved her head but is using prosthetics for her role. The film is a Indo-China venture and is directed by R. Sarath.

Along with Chinese actor Xia Yu the film also stars Jaya Prada, Anupam Kher, Sheetal Memon and Sachin Khedekar.The film revolves around an Indian classical dancer who falls in love with a Chinese artist.

Shilpa Shetty food chain to close down?

Shilpa Shetty's former restaurant business is reportedly in financial trouble.

The company, which took over the already troubled Bombay Bicycle Club chain, has filed for bankruptcy, according to The Times of India.

"When Shilpa invested a huge sum in the group, the prospects seemed brighter," a source told the paper.

They added: "Apart from not-so-positive reviews from the press, the establishment has also had to deal with monetary issues like debts and loan approvals."

It is claimed that Shetty and her tycoon husband Ray Kundra invested £6 million to grow the modern Indian cuisine chain globally.

The former Celebrity Big Brother winner refused to verify the stories, but admitted that she has moved onto "bigger and better" things since leaving the chain in December 2010.

In February 2011, the actress launched a range of Indian vegetarian meals in collaboration with chef Andy Varma.

I AM NOT PREGNANT: Shilpa Shetty

Fed up of congratulatory messages, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has finally spoken out about her rumoured pregnancy saying the news is not true.

"Sick and tired of all the congratulatory msgs and calls, so for the last time 'I AM NOT PREGNANT'. All this is so annoying...grrrrrrrrr (sic)," Shilpa posted on micro-blogging site Twitter Thursday.

Last week, the grapevine was abuzz that Shilpa, and her businessman husband, Raj Kundra, are expecting their first child together. They tied the knot in November 2009.

Initially, Shilpa chose to deny the news in a subtle manner.

She tweeted: "To all my followers 'If, how and when I wish to make any personal announcement, is entirely MY (not the press') prerogative! As of now there's none to make.

"I do know I am in the public domain, and everyone is curious, but these are sensitive issues, hence would appreciate the press respects my privacy. Thanks."

The actress is busy cheering for her Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals these days.

Shilpa Shetty 'pregnant with first child'

Shilpa Shetty and husband Raj Kundra are said to be expecting their first child together.

The Celebrity Big Brother winner, who got married in 2009, will make an official announcement once the pregnancy has passed the three month stage, The Times of India reports.

A source told the newspaper: "Shilpa is expecting and the couple are extremely happy. Only close family members and friends have been informed of the new arrival. They do not want to announce it publicly before the first trimester passes."

The Bollywood star, who achieved international recognition after winning Celebrity Big Brother in 2007, has wanted to start a family for a long time.

In an earlier interview, Shetty revealed: "I'm desperate to start a family. I just love children, and we've a beautiful ready made nursery. I want at least two children.

"There is already a child's bedroom here because Raj has a nephew and I can certainly see my children running around this place."

Shetty is currently focused on managing Rajasthan Royals, the IPL cricket team she owns with Kundra.

Shilpa to throw a private party for Shane Warne's flame Liz Hurley

Shilpa Shetty will throw a private bash in Mumbai for Elizabeth Hurley when she returns to India on May 17

Shilpa Shetty will host a party in Mumbai for UK hottie Elizabeth Hurley on May 17.

The British model-actress is currently in India to meet her good friend Shane Warne, who is captaining Shilpa's IPL team Rajasthan Royals. Liz goes back to London in a week's time but will return in time for RR's important match in Mumbai on May 17.

Shilpa hasn't been able to meet her at all.
Shilpa Shetty had planned to host a party for Liz in Jaipur but had to cancel it because of a severe pain in her neck as reported 'A pain in the neck' (Hitlist, April 26).

The actress has been laid in bed with severe spondylosis and back spasms for more than 10 days now.

Stuck at home
Says a source, "She had a bad attack while travelling to Jaipur for a Rajasthan Royals match. When she returned, she couldn't get up or visit any RR matches after that.

To make matters worse, a muscular back spasm made it almost impossible for her to move out of her home much. "

"Shilpa and Raj plan to throw a party for Liz at their bungalow in Juhu. A lavish dinner is being planned but it will be a simple, intimate affair as Shilpa will be still recuperating from her illness.

She has been advised another week of bedrest but has already starting planning for the party. "

Hurley, who joined Warne and RR during their Bangalore game on Tuesday, has bonded well with the owners and the team.

Says a source, "After Liz landed, she spent a couple of hours with Shane before he headed for practice and team meetings.

He wrapped up early and joined her... they had lots to catch up on, given that they hadn't seen each other for almost a month. "

Credit : Mid-Day.com

Shilpa Shetty 'only famous for her body'

Shilpa Shetty has reportedly been snubbed at a major industry party because she is 'only famous for showing off her body'.

The actress has not been invited to the World Kannada Meet despite an initial invitation being extended to fellow Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai.

Speaking to Mid Day, a source said: "We prefer Shilpa to other Bollywood stars since she has acted in Kannada movies and connects well with the Kannada audience.

"But some writers are not comfortable with the idea and plans have been changed just to avoid controversy."

The Celebrity Big Brother winner has starred in two films translated to the Kannada language.

Shilpa's low and skimpy dresses too hot to handle for us

The sex siren was scrapped from celebrity invitee list after writers criticised her for exposing her navel while starring in two Kannada films

Following close on the heels of the recent displeasure expressed by writers over Infosys chief N R Narayana Murthy inaugurating the Viswa Kannada Sammelana (World Kannada Meet), another noted personality faces their ire for a very different reason.

Writers preferred Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as special invitee and perfect representative of Kannada pride outside the state, as opposed to Shilpa Shetty, because they think that the latter is known for her skimpy dressing sense.

The list
Shilpa has acted in Kannada films including Preethsod Thappa and Auto Shankar. But, the writers were not happy with her because of her steamy scenes and she exposing her navel while draped in a sari. They added that while she was a celebrity outside the state, she could not be seen as the pride of the state.

Deepika Padukone was also short listed along with Aishwarya and Shilpa as these glam dolls of Hindi filmdom are from the Tulu speaking part of Karnataka. But, since she was currently out of India and since the orthodox writers did not favour Shilpa, former Miss World Aishwarya was a clear winner.

Organisers speak
However, organisers sought to decline that skimpy dress sense was the criteria saying that Aishwarya was always the proffered choice.

A source from the organising committee requesting anonymity said "We prefer Shilpa to other Bollywood stars since she has acted in Kannada movies and connects well with the Kannada audience. But some writers are not comfortable with the idea and plans have been changed just to avoid controversy."

"Shipla Shetty was in the list, but we could not include everyone because of the space and time limit. Also, security was another major concern and we decided that Aishwarya would be the only invitee among all the film stars, " said Prabhakara Kore, working president of the meet. "I hope she will speak Kannada when she greets the audience, " Kore added.

'Ash no different'

Tara, Kannada film actress and a member of the BJP, was irked. She said, "It is ridiculous to reject anyone for their onscreen dressing. We have to be mature enough to see an actor beyond their onscreen roles.

If we say Shilpa was seen in revealing clothes, then Aishwarya is no exception as she has been seen in steamy scenes as well."

"Shilpa or Deepika are a better choice since both have acted in Kannada movies unlike Aishwarya, who has none to her credit, " she said. She also added that while people have heard Shilpa and Deepika speaking Kannada, no one she knew could vouch for Aishwarya.

I M Vittalmurthy, special officer of the meet, said, "Not that we have ignored other achievers by inviting Aishwarya alone. We have selected her as a representative of all of them."

Credit : Mid-Day.com

Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty get shock of their lives

Bollywood actor Preity Zinta, one of the owners of the Kings XI Punjab team of the Indian Premier League (IPL), said she is shocked by the decision of the Indian cricket body to terminate the contract of the franchise.

"Still absorbing the News! After working so hard in the IPL & putting my everything building this team dis [this] is not what I expected! Shocked !" she tweeted.

"Thank you guys for all ur msgs & support. I know there is a god up there and he is looking out for me  " She posted on her Twitter account.

Shilpa Shetty, Bollywood actor and stakeholder of Rajasthan Royals team that got the axe of the BCCI on Sunday, earlier also said she was too shocked to react immediately on the termination of the franchise contract for alleged breaches by the teams.

Cracking the whip for alleged breach of contract, the Governing Concil of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday axed two franchisees teams- Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab and served a showcase notice on IPL Kochi team.

"It was unanimously decided that the Franchise agreements with K.P.H. Dream Cricket Pvt. Ltd. [Kings XI Punjab] and Jaipur IPL Cricket Pvt. Ltd. [Rajasthan Royals] be terminated forthwith based on the Legal opinions obtained by BCCI in the matters, " the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a media release.

"It is shocking. But I will speak on this later after seeing the termination contract, " Raj Kundra, owner of Rajasthan Royals and Shilpa's husband, told a TV channel soon after the news spread.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi was earlier accused of having financial connections with these two teams.

The Governing Council of the IPL met at MCA Recreation Centre, BKC, Mumbai to discuss and decide on the breaches committed by three of the franchisees viz., K.P.H. Dream Cricket Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur IPL Cricket Pvt. Ltd. and the Unincorporated Joint Venture holding the Kochi Franchise.

Shilpa honeys up!

Shilpa Shetty has teamed up with Dostana director Tarun Mansukhani yet again this time for an ad. The actress who did a Shut Up And Bounce act in his movie has now shot for a honey brand with him.


The commercial was filmed on Wednesday night at a shopping-cum-multiplex in Bandra. The shoot began at midnight and wound up at 7 am.

Lookin' fantastic

Says Mansukhani, "I can't reveal the details of the ad at this stage as the makers want to launch it in a big way. Shilpa is the brand ambassador of the product.

But what I can say is that she is looking fantastic."

This is the third time that the writer-director is making a commercial. He has worked with Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai and Karan Johar-Kareena Kapoor in earlier ads.

Adds Shetty, "It was great working with Tarun after Dostana. I had a long but interesting shoot with the team and him. I enjoyed it."

The actress, known for her svelte figure and for being extremely health-conscious, is now spreading the virtues of honey in one's daily diet. She is also currently seen in a shampoo ad.

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

I believe in karma

Shilpa Shetty has revealed that she believes in karma.

According to the Times of India, the Celebrity Big Brother winner said that she and her husband "are both karma believers".

The actress, who has been celebrating the annual Hindu festival Ganeshotsav with husband Raj Kundra, attributed her recent successes to her religious beliefs.

"I believe in all gods. And Ganpati is the lord of success and removes obstacles. Big Brother happened for me, a whole lot of opportunities opened up for me, and I also met Raj," she said.

Shetty recalled weekly pilgrimages to Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple, saying: "I was going through a lean phase and I don't know how many Tuesdays I walked. It must be over 21. But I could see the difference it made to my life."

Shilpa Shetty 'not leaving Bollywood'

Shilpa Shetty has denied reports that she is planning to quit the film industry.

Since winning Celebrity Big Brother in 2007, the star has drastically cut down on her film work and has not been seen on the big screen since a special appearance in Dostana almost two years ago.

Speaking to Daily News & Analysis, the actor explained: "I don't remember telling anybody that I am leaving Bollywood for good. But yes, I don't need to do the same thing over and over again.

"I have become finicky as an actor. I won't take up anything and everything that [comes] my way, but that does not imply that I'm moving away from films. Yes, my priorities have changed, but the hunger for creativity is still there."

After winning praise for her performance on 'Shut up and Bounce', Shetty indicated she may film another promotional number: "I'm glad that the song still gets talked about. Yes, I might be doing something like that again, but not in Dostana 2."

The Hottest Health Guru in Town

Shilpa Shetty has always been admired as well as envied in and out of Bollywood for her perfect figure. Right from her debut in Baazigar she has been receiving compliments for her shape. She has always been asked about the secret of her perfect figure.

The beautiful actress now reveals some of her secrets on Twitter. Shilpa has been known to give fitness and health tips there and looks like they made her pretty famous on this particular social networking site too.

This morning itself, based on popular demand she tweeted stating, “Go Organic(fresh)instead of Processed n frozen foods as much as poss (possible). If u still do, read the bak(back) of the pkt(packet) to c(see) the contents..become aware!”

Shilpa who is a complete foodie, claims that she follows a disciplined and a proper diet plan. She works out, meditates and follows a yoga regime to stay in shape.

In fact, Shilpa had produced a video of her own named Shilpa's Yoga back in 2008. The DVD consisted of a 2 hour video wherein Shilpa explained the correct ways to perform yoga aasanas. The suave actress had also featured on the cover of Shape magazine.

So all of you who want to get health tips, you know whom to ask right?

Shilap and Raj on honeymoon after honeymoon

The Kundra family is not yet full with their share of celebrations. After the grand and detailed wedding ceremonies and parties, Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty Kundra have some exhilarating holiday plans once they are done with their honeymoon. Raj has decided to take his as well as Shilpa's family for a Mediterranean cruises once they are back from their honeymoon.According to Shilpa, she and Raj will be going to the Bahamas for their honeymoon and once they return, Raj will be taking the entire family, which will be all the Shettys and the Kundras, on a Christmas Mediterranean cruise.As both their families had a tiring time arranging everything for the entire celebration, Raj felt that it was a well-deserved break that each one of the families needed. When asked about juggling her time between Mumbai and London, Shilpa said she had no intentions to move to London and is pleased with the fact that now she has two homes and she would be constantly traveling to and fro. The duo left for Tirupathi yesterday to seek divine blessings.

'Shilpa bhangda karke doli mein baithegi'

With Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra tying the knot today, November 22, the venue in Khandala (a hill station near Mumbai) is brimming with activity and excitement.

The sangeet held the previous day and the wedding will be a private affair attended by family and close friends only. They will take place at the Bawa Villa, Kiran Bawa's bungalow. Bawa is Shilpa's close friend and business partner of the Iosis spa in Mumbai

Shilpa rubbishes temple complaint as "uncalled for tamasha"

Mumbai :: Actor Shilpa Shetty has slammed the police complaint filed against her for misbehaving inside a temple as "uncalled for tamasha", adding that she is being made a scapegoat because of her celebrity status.

The star who shot for a reality show at the Shakhi Gopal Temple in Orissa, was later named in an FIR lodged by the temple authorities who alleged that Shetty and her team had broken the protocol of the Hindu temple.

"It is preposterous. The fact of the matter is that we didn’t even shoot in the temple...I still don't know why the FIR is in my name because I was there hired as an actor to perform for the channel. The production wasn't mine...They have to stop making scapegoats of celebrities," wrote the Actor in her blog.

Ms. Shetty who shot to international fame after winning the British reality TV show 'Big Brother' said that she grew up in a spiritual family and knows how to conduct herself in religious places.

"Being born into a spiritual family I know how to conduct myself, I've spent a good part of my life visiting temples all over, so there was a report that said I walked into the temple with slippers on! Please stop this uncalled for tamasha," wrote the Actor.

The Actor was at the centre of another controversy in 2007 when a FIR was filed against her after the infamous incident where Hollywood actor Richard Gere hugged and kissed her publicly during a AIDS awarenes show.

Shilpa and Katrina to perform at the Johannesburg

Undeterred by her team, Rajasthan Royals, not being able retain their championship status, Shilpa Shetty revealed her true sportsman spirit as she joins American Rand B sensation Akon singing Smack That at the closing ceremony of IPL at the Wanderer in Johannesburg Sunday night.

Joining at event will also be the beautiful and the gorgeous Katirna Kaif dancing on Oscar winner AR Rahman’s Jai Ho with Indian and South African dance troupes led by Shamiak Davar. “Shilpa and Katrina are the only two actresses performing at the show thus ending the speculation that a host of Bollywood beauties would be making their presence felt at the show,” said a source. The source added, “Besides Shilpa’s and Katrina’s performances the show will also feature percussionist Shivamani and a group of Indian and South African drummers.” The huge crowd will also be introduced to the Miss Bollywood IPL South Africa finalists, culminating with the crowning of the winner of the beauty competition, who will get a guided tour through Bollywood as one of her prizes.

“This apart, 1,500 flying lanterns will be lit and released while a thrilling pyrotechnics show using several thousand rounds of fireworks will light up the Johannesburg skyline as final awards signal the end of an unprecedented cricket event which was keenly taken up by locals, who also opened their hearts to the thousands of Indians who came to watch the series,” said the source.