Good Heaven! Salman's angel/devil look in 'Bigg Boss 7' is revealed

Salman Khan's angel-look in the promos of his show Bigg Boss has been inspired by his mother and sister.

Designer Ashley Rebello says, "For designing the looks for Salman, I worked with his sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri



While designing the angel look, I kept his mother and sister in mind as they are the two angels in his life.

Talking about the fabric, Ashley adds, `Salman loves soft and light fabrics; so keeping that in mind we have used only soft fabrics.




For the devil look, it was Salman's idea to add the trench coat.`

'Punarvivaah': Rubina Dilaik calls it quits

It has been barely two months after her Zee TV show 'Punarvivaah... Ek Nayi Umeed' has gone on air, and the lead actress Rubina Dilaik has already made plans to move on from the show.

Rubina who plays the role of Divya, has put in her papers and taken a decision to move on.

Sources inform that Rubina was not happy with the way her onscreen character Divya was shaping up in the show.

So the actress decided to speak to the production house and after a long discussion, the actress and the production house amicably ended their association.

"The show was narrated to me as being Divya's show, a show of a television actress whose real life love story was to be depicted on the screen. However, after a week, things did not seem to go the way that was narrated to me, " said Rubina.

"Recently, I was even kept out of the Maha-Sangam episode yet I was promoting the show from my end."

On her association with the channel, Rubina said, " I am indebted to the channel for whatever it has done for me. I have a long association with the channel and their team has always paved a way for my entry into the show, as well kept me in the forefront when it came to marketing and promoting the show.

"The channel was always keen on having me in the show and I really thank them for it but somewhere down the line, the writers could not put me in the correct place of the story.`

Even after deciding to quit the show, Rubina has no hard feelings for the production house.

She said, "Nevertheless, it is the best production house I have worked with so far. They are very humble people and I really appreciate the fact that they called me for a meeting and things got mutually settled."

Luxury of films not available for TV actors

Kavita Kaushik, who has recently made a comeback to comedy show "F.I.R.", believes a TV actor's life is tougher than that of a film actor.

"There are so many problems in a TV actor's life. There is no choreographer, so we have to do everything ourselves and that too in just a few minutes. This is the beauty of TV," the 32-year-old said here on location of "F.I.R."

"People hold films higher (in higher regard) than TV. But I would say that TV actors do things in a few minutes, catch characters quickly and do scenes in minutes... and that too eight to nine scenes daily. The luxury of films is not available here. So we do everything ourselves in very little time," she added.

Kavita became popular with the role of Inspector Chandramukhi Chautala in "F.I.R.". She had quit the show in January, and featured in a new show "Tota Weds Maina", which went off air April.

Now she is back on "F.I.R.".

The actress hopes to play a journalist on screen someday.

"I haven't played a journalist. I also want to ask 'Kaisa lag raha hai' (How are you feeling)... so I haven't played a journalist which I might play soon. There are a lot of other roles also which I haven't done," Kavita said.

Kavita will be seen in an item number in the upcoming remake of 1973 film "Zanjeer".

Rashami Desai gets mobbed at Khajuraho

Rashami Desai was recently in Khajuraho for a friend's wedding. She took a flight to Bhopal and then it was an eight-hour road journey thanks to the bad condition of the roads

When the TV actress finally reached Khajuraho she was exhausted. But she had to keep up appearances at the wedding reception as all the guests made a beeline for her.

She says, `At one point, I thought the stage would break as there were so many people on the dais with the bridal couple

What? 'KBC' to have lesser episodes this season?

Big B has apparently requested the makers of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' to reduce the episodes of the upcoming season as well as change the venue

He might be one of the busiest actors around but he, too, takes caution when needed. As per Amitabh Bachchan's request, the upcoming season of Kaun Banega Crorepati will have limited episodes and will be shot in Yash Raj Studios instead of Film City.

A unit hand says, `Last year it was hectic for Big B as well as for the crew as two episodes had to be shot in a day. This time around, he has asked us to slow down because of his health.`

After his stomach surgery last year and early this year, Bachchan has not taken up too much work. He's keeping a check on his health as he recently complained of backache and opted for endoscopy too.



`We have decided to do only 36 episodes and for his convenience we are going to change the location of the shoot, ` the source adds. Says Bachchan, `Yes, I believe that the set is now at Yash Raj. It is convenient for everyone to travel as Film City is very far.`

However, Sneha Rajani, business head of the channel, maintains, `We are going to shoot in Yash Raj Studios not due to his health as he does not say no to anything nor does he interfere in anything. We are shooting in Yash Raj for better facilities. We wanted to shift the location for the past two years but it was not available.`

Tussle brewing: TV channel sets a deadline for Karan Johar

The busy filmmaker Karan Johar's long- delayed chat show has to air by the year-end

His commitments as a filmmaker and now also as an actor (in Anurag Kashyap's upcoming film) along with his presence as a judge in a dance reality show, has put Karan Johar's chat show on the backburner. However the channel, who has been waiting for yet another season of the show for long, is now keen that the celebrity host keep his word before the year-end.

Says a source close to the channel, `Karan is committed to another season which has to go on air this year. The channel is looking at December or early January depending upon the number of episodes he can bank if he starts shooting by November.`


Adds the source, `He was to return with a new season long back. Last year, he was tied up with Student Of The Year and kept pushing back his chat show but judged reality shows for other channels.` KJo's show first aired in 2004 and had a second season in 2007. It returned for a third outing in November 2010 which ended in April 2011.

The source continues. `It has been over two years that the channel is waiting for his next season. Karan wants everything his way and accordingly the planning is going on quietly. Karan has been multi-tasking of late and is not getting enough time of late.`

Apparently as his show has been kept on hold, it is also affecting their programming lineup for other shows. KJo remained unavailable for comment.

'Jhalak...' team gets special invite for Shweta Tiwari's wedding

Telly actress Shweta Tiwari is gung ho about her wedding on Saturday and has specially invited the entire 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' team including the judges of the show

Shweta, who got evicted from 'Jhalak... ' last week after losing the face-off round with Aarti Chhabria, said, "It was a nice experience being on the show and I am not disappointed with the eviction. I think this is by the will of God and I am happy now that I am out of the show, I can get busy with the wedding preparations."

Shweta was in the bottom three with Shaan and Aarti Chhabria due to low votes. But she left the show on a happy note and also personally invited the judges Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit and Remo D'Souza along with all the contestants and hosts for her big day.

Preparations for the wedding are in full swing and the sangeet ceremony is to take place on July 12 followed by a grand wedding on July 13.

The actress has already quit her television soap, 'Parvarrish - Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi' and is all set to tie the knot with her 'Jaane Kya Baat Hui' co-star Abhinav Kohli. The couple has been dating each other for the past three and a half years.

'Mrs Pammi Pyarelal' family show

Stand-up comedian and actor Gaurav Gera, who will be seen in the title role in forthcoming TV show "Mrs Pammi Pyarelal" about cross-dressing, asserts families would be able enjoy the "clean humour" together.

"You will enjoy the show a lot. It is a comedy of errors. Our cast is superb and the show is very well written. It is for the entire family as it has clean humour. People of all age groups can watch the show together," the actor told reporters at the launch of the show here Thursday.

Meanwhile, Gera said the show's basic concept of cross-dressing makes it "interesting and different".


"It's a very different show. For the first time something of this kind is being made. People have done it for two or three episodes, but an entire concept based on this makes it very interesting," said Gera, remembered for his role in "Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin" that aired on Sony.

Veteran actor Rohini Hattangadi as well as Karan Mehra and Mazhar Sayeed will also be seen in the cast of the show that will go on air July 15 on Colors. It will be beamed Monday to Saturday at 7 p.m.

Cooking is therapeutic, says telly actor Shashank Vyas

Watching movies is my favourite past-time. I love the idea of curling up at home and watching films back to back

I enjoy romantic and comedy films. Cooking is another passion of mine. In fact, it is quite therapeutic.

I feel that knowing to cook is a life skill and its fun too. I am good at making Indian and Chinese dishes. Sometimes, I call my friends over and we unwind over films and dinner. I also enjoy listening to music.

The old songs of Kishore Kumar are my favourite. I am a home-loving person and prefer being at home instead of going out and partying.

Karan-Surbhi get romantic

While the lead pair of Zee TV's hit serial 'Qubool Hai' - Karan Singh Grover (Asad) and Surbhi Jyoti (Zoya) - might have gone their separate ways in the show, this Thursday sees them reunite once again as romance blossoms between the pair in a dream sequence on the Mahasangam of 'Qubool Hai', 'Connected Hum Tum' and 'Punarvivaah'.

After weeks of having to give each other the cold shoulder and enacting scenes of separation, the actors welcomed a change in tempo with open arms.

`This romantic act was such a welcome change. After our characters have had to go through such turbulent ups and downs onscreen, with each scene ending in tears of angst, this performance could not have come at a better time.

I happen to love the song 'Teri meri prem kahani'. It gives me goose bumps and is on my playlist of romantic songs which I listen to almost every two days," said Surbhi about shooting for the sequence.

"I know that viewers are going to draw parallels to Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor when they see this song but I think Karan and I have done justice to the track. Given the situation that our characters are in at the moment, this song is perfect!` she said.

This special dream sequence is a part of the Mahasangam episode.

Making a special appearance in this episode of 'Qubool Hai', 'Connected Hum Tum' and 'Punarvivaah', is actor Imran Khan who plays the character of Aslam in 'Once Upon a Time in Mumbai 2'.

The actor has shot for a dance number to the famous song 'Taiyab Ali' with Surbhi.

Govinda rocks on 'Indian Idol Junior' stage

Known for his unique dancing style, Bollywood's comic star Govinda will flaunt his moves in a forthcoming episode of singing reality show "Indian Idol Junior"

For the episode, to go on air Saturday, the top 10 finalists of the show will croon songs from the disco era and, to match the fervour, Govinda will be seen wooing the audience with his dance moves on songs like "Kisi disco mein jaye" and "Soni de nakhre".

The 49-year-old actor was delighted to witness the euphoria created by the little talents and thoroughly enjoyed his experience, said a source.

The singing reality show, which provides a platform to children between the age group of 5 to 15, started June 1 on Sony Entertainment Television. It is judged by singer Shreya Ghoshal, composer-singer Shekhar Ravjiani and Vishal Dadlani.

The top 10 singers on the show are Anmol Jaswal, Nirvesh Sudhanshubhai Dave, Debanjana Karmakar, Sonakshi Kar, Akash Sharma, Anjana Padmanabhan, Priyam Borpatra Gohain, Sankalp Yaduwanshi, Eman Chaudhary and Sugandha Amol Date.

Rashami Desai Sandhu has a Pen fetish

Rashami Desai Sandhu has a fetish of collecting pens. She has 130 pens

The telly actress was gifted a pen with Rashami Sandhu embossed on it by a friend. She always carries it with her in her bag.

She says, `I was really touched when I was gifted a pen with my name embossed. The cost of a gift is immaterial, it's the intention that counts. I have been collecting pens since childhood. I don't like anyone to take my pens.`

Wonder what she writes with all the pens.

Whoa! Did Ashish Chowdhry demand Rs 2.50 lakh per episode for TV show?

Buzz doing the rounds is that apparently Ashish Chowdhry was approached to be part of a fiction show and he allegedly asked for Rs 2.50 lakh per episode!

The makers were left reeling in shock. Incidentally, Ashish used to act in soaps before his B-Town calling.

Upasana enters 'Baani', happy with colourful role

Actress Upasana Singh, who makes an entry into the TV show "Baani - Ishq Da Kalma", says her character is colourful and interesting.

"It's a nice and positive character. You will get to see different feelings within her - she is emotional also, gets angry, loves everyone, but everyone is scared of her as well. So, it's a very interesting and colourful character," Upasana said here on the set of the show.

In "Baani...", which airs on Colors, Upasana plays the role of an aunt to the character of Soham.

Upasana has featured in supporting roles in various films and TV shows. She is currently also a part of "Comedy Nights with Kapil".

"Baani..." will also give her a chance to showcase some of her comic skills, she said.

Chitrangda-Karan's Exclusive On 'Gumrah Season 3' And 'V Vith U' App In Delhi

In this  exclusive interview with Content Head Broadband Faridoon Shahryar, Chitrangda Singh and Karan Kundra in New Delhi talk about being a part of the season 3 of Channel V's show 'Gumrah'. They then share details about the 'V Vith U' mobile application which is programmed to help womenfolk inform their near and dear ones in case they get into trouble. Finally, Karan talks about his Bollywood debut, 'Horror Story', produced by Vikram Bhatt. Don't miss!

Shweta Tiwari to quit 'Parvarrish'?

Actress Shweta Tiwari is reportedly quitting "Parvarrish - Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi" and she may not join the show again.

In the show about parents-children relationship, she plays Sweety, a mother of two children. It took a two-year leap last month.

The actress, who has daughter Palak from her first marriage with actor Raja Chaudhary, is getting married to actor Abhinav Kohli this month and sources said that this could be the reason behind her quitting the show.

In the show, the actress is seen leaving for a wedding for 10 days.

Shweta is also part of the celebrity dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6".

Earlier, she featured in long running soaps "Kasautii Zindagii Kay", "Kaahin Kissi Roz" and "Kya Hadsa Kya Haqeeqat", among others.

Shweta Tiwari bids adieu to 'Jhalak...'

Popular television actress Shweta Tiwari was Sunday evicted from "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6" after getting low votes and losing the face -off round to actress Aarti Chabaria.

The actress was in the bottom-three along with singer Shaan and Aarti. After the performance, Aarti, who was in the bottom-three last week as well, secured her place in the competition, while Shweta had to leave.

However, the actress has something to look forward to. She is getting married to actor Abhinav Kohli this month and she has also quit "Parvarrish - Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi", one of the widely watched show on parents-children relationship.

The sixth edition of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" went on air June 1 and so far, actor-comedian Suresh Menon, former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth and actresses Meghna Malik and Ekta Kaul have been voted out.

This weekend four new celebrities - Mukti Mohan, Sana Saeed, RJ Mantra and actor Karan Patel - joined the dance reality show as the wild card entries and now they will fight for the top position with Drashti Dhami, Karanvir Bohra, Siddharth Shukla, Aarti Chabaria, Shaan, actress-dancer Lauren Gottlieb, and "India's Got Talent" winners Sonali and Sumant.



"Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6" is being judged by dancing diva Madhuri Dixit, director-producer Karan Johar and choreographer-director Remo D'Souza.

The weekend show airs on Colors.

Four wild card entries dance away into 'Jhalak...'

Four celebrities - dancer Mukti Mohan, radio jockey Mantra and actors Sana Saeed and Karan Patel - grooved their way into reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6" as wild card entries Saturday night.

Seven celebrities staged powerful performances, giving judges Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar and Remo D'Souza a tough time in choosing the best four out of the lot.

Among those who didn't make the cut were actors Rohit Roy, Vatsal Seth and Miss India International Rochelle Maria.

If the wild card episode kept the viewers hooked on, what added more excitement to the show was actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, who came to promote his forthcoming film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag".

Farhan seemed to have a good time too as he grooved to the beats of "Senorita" and "I am a disco dancer".

"Jhalak...", which airs on Colors, already has actors Drashti Dhami, Shweta Tiwari, Karanvir Bohra, Siddharth Shukla, Aarti Chabaria along with singer Shaan, actress-dancer Lauren Gottlieb and "India' Got Talent" winners Sonali and Sumant, who will fight for the top position.

Shweta Tiwari voted out of ‘Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 6’

Popular TV actress and host Shweta Tiwari bade adieu to the dance reality show, ‘Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 6’. She was in the bottom three with singer Shaan and actress Aarti Chabbria. She was voted out on the Sunday episode after receiving low votes and face-off with Aarti Chabbria.
Shweta lost the competition to Aarti. After the competition, Aarti who was in bottom three secured Shweta’s position and Shweta had to leave. However, Shweta is getting married to TV actor Abhinav Kohli this month and she has also quit ‘Parvarish’.
The sixth edition of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa kick-start on June 1 and so far, actor-comedian Suresh Menon, former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth and actresses Meghna Malik and Ekta Kaul have been voted out.
Four new celebrities joined the show in the mid-way and they will fight with contestants like Mukti Mohan, Sana Saeed, RJ Mantra and actor Karan Patel - joined the dance reality show as the wild card entries and now they will fight for the top position with Drashti Dhami, Karanvir Bohra, Siddharth Shukla, Aarti Chabaria, Shaan, actress-dancer Lauren Gottlieb, and "India's Got Talent" winners Sonali and Sumant.
Madhuri Dixit, filmmaker Karan Johar and choreographer-director Remo D'Souza judge the show.

Next halt for 'Chennai Express' at 'DID Super Moms'

After travelling to various reality shows, the next stop for the "Chennai Express" star cast - actors Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone - was dance reality show "Dance India Dance Super Moms".

As usual, Shah Rukh was at his best -- he not only shook a leg with the grandmaster of the show, actor Mithun Chakraborty, but even met the 14 contestants and their families. He even danced, recited dialogues and sang songs on request.

Deepika, 27, was also seen having a gala time on the sets. She was the centre of attraction, especially for participant Shraddha Shah's six-month-old baby, Maher, who made her grin from ear to ear.

The Zee TV's show is judged by choreographers Marzi Pestonji and Terence Lewis. It airs Saturday and Sunday.