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Abhishek Bachchan is all set to play a gangster in his next film. After working with wife, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sanjay Gupta seems all set to work with Abhishek Bachcchan. The gangster drama is apparently based on S Hussain Zaidi's bestseller, Byculla To Bangkok. Set in the era when gangsters ruled supreme, the film will explore the nexus between the police, underworld, politicians and mill owners. According to a report on Desimartini.com, Abhishek's character is based on the life of Chota Rajan, who was recently arrested in Bali.
Big B, Jaya, Abhishek request UP to give their Rs 50k monthly pensions to “the poor and the needy”
Written by managerLUCKNOW: Bollywood's Amitabh Bachchan, his wife Jaya and son Abhishek have "with all humility" asked that the Uttar Pradesh government use the Rs 50,000 monthly 'pension' awarded each of them for being Yash Bharti awardees for the "poor and needy." Bachchan senior and Jaya were conferred UP's highest honour in 1994, while Abhishek was given the Yash Bharti Samman in 2006. "Whereas I respect the UP Govt's honour of the Yash Bharti Award to members of my family, and their decision as per reports in the press, for providing pension of Rs 50, 000 per month to each recipient, I am requesting the UP Govt., with all humility, to redirect the entire amount designated for my family towards any noble charitable scheme or cause that benefits the poor and the needy," Bachchan senior said in a statement issued Wednesday, that was on the front pages of across all its editions today, Bachchan also said he will be writing to chief minister Akhilesh Yadav in this regard, separately.
Aishwarya's Jazbaa generates a good buzz in Pakistan
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Irrfan Khan-starrer, Jazbaa, is inching towards a release. The comeback of Ash and Irrfan's power house acting has grabbed attention but what is more interesting is that the movie has generated a good buzz in Pakistan. According to a report on Bollywoodlife.com, Aishwarya has a huge fan following in Pakistan while Irrfan is famous around the globe. Quoting a source, the report stated that Jazbaa release strategy in Pakistan is going as per the plan. The makers of Jazbaa were clear that Pakistan was a territory that they had to explore. It doesn't have any content to warrant any kind of argument, resistance or protest against it.
Book Review: The Baby Elephant Diet
Book: The Baby Elephant Diet Author: Ravi Mantha; Publisher: Rupa Pages: 188 Price: Rs.195 Does the thought of going healthy and shedding extra fat come with shunning your favourite dishes? Or does going healthy make you feel that you should restrict yourself, limit your choices or be austere? Not any more. Author and health guru Ravi Mantha unlocks many of the modern myths and misconceptions surrounding food and diet and introduces the new concept of healthy life in this book: Eat more. Mantha emphasises on "Eating Right" instead of starvation or bland food and on quality food rather than the quantity of food. For him, a healthy lifestyle involves actually eating a lot - with lots of fibre, non- processed and vegetarian food, like a baby elephant that has a lifespan similar to humans. "One-size-fits-all approach like 'eat a big breakfast' or 'eat six meals a day' are not meant for all as we are not all made the same way," says Mantha, emulating Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar who does not follow any dieting or exercise books and rather has his own set of rules for a healthy life. The conventional mantra of drinking eight glasses of water a day is another contradiction, he says. "Listen to your body and drink water when you are thirsty; so do not force yourself to drink water when you are showing no signs of thirst as over-hydration is not good either," he advises. He comes with new concepts and tips on healthy living which might surprise you or might seem unbelievable to you. The satiation for your sweet tooth is a poison to your healthy body, the simple truth being "sugar is poison." It can develop diseases like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid problems and cancer. The two-word mantra "avoid sugar" is the topmost secret of achieving good health. If you can change your diet to avoid sugar in all its myriad forms, ranging from ice-cream to sodas, rice, pasta, wheat, bread, cereals, fruit juices and sweet fruits, you will live a long and healthy life. "The most important skill for success is self-control, an independent skill that once acquired, translates into every part of lives, not just food," he notes. This is the right book if you are looking for answers to your health problems like why some people are skinny and others are fat, why some people are able to eat copious amounts of food without any impact on their weight or health, or why exercise makes a significant difference in some people while it does not seem to work at all in others. Since the baby elephant eats lots and lots of fibre, start your day with a good dose of fibre. "Food is meant not just for the body, it also nourishes the soul," says the author. Get to eat when you want and as much you want. You have to be in control of your body and mind and retain the choice to eat even bad foods - although once in a while. Once you are through with the reading, I believe that you will acquire insights enough to not only enjoy your favourite food but also improve daily food habits.
Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone were allegedly in a relationship. While the two have drifted apart, Ranbir and Deepika continue to work together on the big screen. Speaking about their relationship, Ranbir was quoted, "Deepika and I have moved on as individuals and as actors. When you come across someone who is as motivated as you are, the experience of working together is terrific. I share a deep comfort level with her. I don't feel awkward with her. We are all professionals."
Alia Bhatt keen to learn from Shah Rukh Khan
Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who would be seen alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Karan Johar's upcoming film, says working with the superstar would be a great learning opportunity for her. Johar has announced his next home production with Alia and SRK to be helmed by Gauri Shinde of "English Vinglish" fame. It is not clear yet if SRK and Alia would be romantically paired opposite each other in the film. The 22-year-old actress is very excited to share space with the "Om Shanti Om" star. "I am very excited to be working with him (Shah Rukh Khan). He is the biggest superstar. It is a dream come true moment," Alia said.
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Anushka-Virat relationship is not like a fairytale
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are spotted together more often these days, but they remain unaffected by the paparazzi. In the past, Virat has slammed the detractors who blamed him and alleged girlfriend, Anushka Sharma, for India's ouster from World Cup 2015. The cricketer spoke about his ladylove in an interview. He said that he and Anushka see their relationship very differently. They are known individuals, so people might look at their relationship as a fantasy or a fairytale, but they don't look at it like that.
Soha Marries Kunal Khemu, Saif-Kareena Play Hosts
Nawab Pataudi daughter Soha Ali Married on 25th January with actor Kunal Khemu in a private ceremony in Mumbai in the presence of select members of her family including mother Sharmila Tagore, brother Saif Ali Khan and sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor. Theirs was the perfect royal family. While the bride looked lovely in a cream and orange lehenga-choli, her sister-in-law was spectacular in a champagne-pink sari by designer Manish Malhotra. Saif was the perfect nawab in a white achkan, a pink turban adding to his dapper look.
PK grosses Rs 100 crore in three days
Aamir Khan's PK had generated a rush at the box-office, which was evident from its opening day collections. The film's weekend collections are also impressive and it seems that it won't be long before PK crosses the Rs 100 crore mark.
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