HOT: Newbie Sara Loren drops her top for FHM shoot

SHE IS SARA!
While Bollywood keeps welcoming foreign beauties, the FHM India takes their ‘Must Scout For Hot Girls Across Borders' pledge very seriously and thus the new FHM hottie is no one else but Sara Loren -- the hottest thing about Murder 3.

It’s been fourteen months since FHM treated its readers with ‘topless’ photoshoot of Veena Malik. Now, the latest new import from the neighbouring country is Sara Loren. The girl, too, has dropped her top for a sensational picture in the spread, but she ain’t complaining, and FHM is glad that Sara isn’t suing them for showing her dare-bare picture. For the rest of the images Sara can be seen at her sexiest best, flashing her curves in glam attires. However, it’s the coverlook that demands attention as the starlet is seen wearing a pair of tight shorts, and the focus is on her pert derriere.

Sara Loren has started a new phase in her career, leaving behind the debacle of her first film Kajraare. After Murder 3 she is confident and while talking to the magazine, she says, “there will be 50,000 girls in bikini on a beach, but I am 100 percent sure I am the one you will attracted to.” Ahem!

All of 27, she wants to do work, and thus has no time for dating someone. Sara Loren tells FHM, “Who has the time to tell someone where are you, and what are you doing all the time? It’s time to work, not date.”

She has given such a candid interview for the first time, and from her words it’s clear she is here to stay.

Here’s presenting you the new Pakistani sensation, Sara Loren, and she will charm your socks off:

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Shahrukh Khan, Jennifer Lopez and Katrina Kaif to rock IPL opening

The IPL 6 opening is set to be a big ticket gig. If buzz is to be believed, none other than the Latino pop sensation Jennifer Lopez will perform on stage. Also grooving at the opening ceremony would be Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone. Does it get bigger than this?

The beans have been spilled by Juhi Chawla, the co-owner of the reigning Indian Premier League (IPL) champs Kolkata Knight Riders. She along with Shahrukh Khan will host the opening ceremony of IPL 6 on April 2 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

Juhi Chawla recently told a daily about the opening gigs: “We have Jennifer Lopez. Apart from her, there will be our (desi) superstars.” She also confirmed that ghar ka superstar (read Shahrukh Khan) will obviously be made to dance. “Ek toh ghar ka jo hai, unko to dance karayenge hi (the one from our own country will obviously be made to dance). Deepika (Padukone) and Katrina (Kaif) will also be there,” she revealed.

The cash-rich T20 cricket league is known to pull big ticket names to its opening and closing ceremonies every year. The league’s chairman, Rajeev Shukla has promised an entertaining opening night for the viewers this year.

“The Opening Ceremony of the Pepsi IPL 2013 will be one of the most spectacular events ever witnessed, in keeping with what will follow in the tournament itself, over the following seven weeks," Rajeev Shukla, Chairman, IPL, recently said.

IPL T20 tournament will kick off on April 3 and will continue till May 26.

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Kai Po Che

Movies Review : Kai Po Che premiere

Cast: Sushant Singh Rajput, Amit Sadh, Raj Kumar Yadav, Amrita Puri

Director: Abhishek Kapoor

Rating: ****

Abhishek Kapoor’s ‘Kai Po Che’ based on Chetan Bhagat’s book ‘Three Mistakes of My Life’ is essentially a story about friendship. The story is however, layered with the protagonist’s passion for nurturing sports talent and is set against the backdrop of Gujarat at the turn of the century and depicts some of the key happenings of that time.

Ishaan (Sushant Singh Rajput), Omi (Amit Sadh) and Govind (Raj Kumar Yadav) are best buddies, who have very different career objectives but are inseparable friends. Initially they pool in their resources to start a sports equipment shop and a cricket training ground but soon, differences fester and they drift apart.

Abhishek Kapoor deftly handles the narrative; the first half is an endearing tale of friendship and male bonding as each friend tries to help the other. The second half is a sensitive portrayal of how the Bhuj earthquake in 2001 and then the Godhra riots of 2002 change their lives and relationships forever. Kapoor’s craft lies in the fact that though he has picked an unusual premise, he manages to keep his audience engaged throughout. He builds a beautiful canvas but doesn’t make it formulaic at any point. Even the romantic track is completely understated, never distracting us from the main plot.

Sushant Singh Rajput makes a confident big screen debut; his performance is just right, never overdoing or underplaying his part. Raj Kumar Yadav is convincing as he essays a restrained performance. Amit Sadh’s character has shades of grey but he delivers a credible portrayal. Amrita Puri has a small role but she’s effective.

Amit Trivedi belts out a peppy track with special aces like ‘Shubharam’ and ‘Manja’. An engaging plot and strong performances ensure Abhishek Kapoor’s ‘Kai Po Che’ is a winner all the way.

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I, Me Aur Main

Movies Review: I, Me Aur Main

Cast:  John Abraham, Chitrangada Singh, Prachi Desai

Direction: Kapil Sharma

Rating: **

John Abraham had said in his promotional interviews that he was confident that the content of the film will ensure its success but alas, his confidence was misplaced. Kapil Sharma’s ‘I, Me Aur Main’ had a promising premise but the execution left a lot to be desired.

Like the promos have made it abundantly clear, Ishaan Sabharwal (John Abraham) is a “man-child”, self-obsessed and narcissistic. He lives with his long-term girlfriend Anushka (Chitrangada Singh) but is too self-absorbed to notice that she is desperately in love with him and wants to take the relationship to the next level. Tired of being taken for granted she dumps him and throws him out of her apartment. Ishaan promptly moves on to a new house and girl next door Gauri (Prachi Desai).

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Arsenal deserve to believe against Bayern - Wenger

MUNICH (Reuters) - Arsenal's Champions League experience and determination give them the right to believe they can turn round a 3-1 last-16 first-leg loss to Bayern Munich when they meet again on Wednesday, coach Arsene Wenger said.

Arsenal are looking to become only the third team in the competition's history to lose the first leg at home in a knockout round and advance with an away win.

A string of absentees including Jack Wilshere, Lukas Podolski and Bacary Sagna, have made their already huge task that much bigger but Wenger said his team was ready to spring a major shock.

"I hope we will surprise you tomorrow," a smiling Wenger told reporters on Tuesday. "Yes we have injured but we have come here with a good team that is motivated."

"The important thing is to go into the game with instant pressure and get that early goal. Our belief will never be more tested than tomorrow night," said the Frenchman.

Wenger, who also left keeper Wojciech Szczesny at home citing the player's mental fatigue after a long season, said his team would need to find the right balance between determination and "freedom" on the pitch given the first-leg result.

"We have big experience in the Champions League and in Europe we have basically won everywhere and that means we have the right to believe," he said. "Turn up just expecting to go out would be absolutely unacceptable for us."

The Premier League side will, however, come up against arguably the most in-form team in Europe with Bayern 20 points clear in the Bundesliga and in sparkling form.

The Bavarians are also eager to make amends for last year's Champions League final defeat by Chelsea in Munich.

"Bayern is a team that has the certainty. They had the same quality last year but less certainty because they were less dominant in the (domestic) league," said Wenger.

"The doubt is not there at all and that is what changes from last season. So for us the target will be to put some doubts in their minds," he said.

Arsenal's hopes of winning their first major trophy since 2005 will be over unless they knock out Bayern.

They almost pulled off a big comeback in the Champions League round of 16 last season, losing to AC Milan 4-0 in the first leg and narrowly going out after winning the return 3-0.

"We are in the opposite situation from Bayern. But if this team can find a big win the you will see a completely different animal," said Wenger.

"We have struggled to find it. They (the players) have not been rewarded yet and it is important to do it tomorrow." (Reporting by Karolos Grohmann)

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'Hanuman' wins animation award, aims to go Spiderman way

 Technopark-based Toonz Animation's "Hanuman - The Immortal-2", an animated feature has won the Infocom-Assocham EME Award. The honour has given a huge boost to its creators who are aiming big now.

The director of the film U.K. Prakashan received the award in the Best Indian Animated Feature Film category at an event organised at the India Habitat Centre in the capital Saturday.

The Excellence in Media and Entertainment (EME) Awards, an International Competition, recognises the highest talent in animation and VFX (Visual Effects).

"These recognitions and awards will also help us to promote our Indian superhero Hanuman in the global animation arena and place him alongside the world's loved superheroes like Spider-Man, Superman, Batman, He-Man," said P. Jayakumar, CEO, Toonz Animation.

The film transcends between the human world and the 'vannar' (monkey) world and is a modern day portrayal of the legendary hero's confrontation with a mutant demon warrior who is bent on reawakening the 'Asura' race.

Set up here in 1999, Toonz Animation has emerged as one of the biggest and most admired animation production houses in South Asia. 

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After 8 years, Priyanka reunites with her singing idol

Priyanka Chopra

 Priyanka Chopra has always idolised Alisha Chinai, who has been roped in to sing for the actress in "Krrish 3".

Alisha had sang for Priyanka in 2005 film "Karam" and the song "Tinka tinka" became synonymous with the actress' sizzling femme fatale image.

hrithik roshan

Eight years after the "Tinka tinka" song, Alisha has been persuaded out of self-exile by composer Rajesh Roshan to croon for Priyanka for his brother Rakesh Roshan's "Krissh 3".

It's a song that Priyanka was meant to sing in her own voice. However, the music deal for her international album prevents Priyanka from singing in any other form, medium or capacity.

Alisha, we believe, was roped in on Priyanka's recommendation.
"I've been keeping away from playback singing. There is nothing that enthuses me at the moment. I am happy to be away from playback singing in my little paradise in Alibaug where I stay," said Alisha who has been occupied with looking after her ailing father.

Rajesh Roshan met Alisha in Alibaug and offered her the number in "Krissh 3".

Alisha

Said Alisha, "I couldn't say no to Rajesh. I have a very high regard for his melodies. And the song was for Priyanka. I enjoy singing for her. I remember her telling me after I sang 'Tinka tinka' that she had once come backstage with her father to meet me in her home-town Rae Bareilly where I had gone to perform.

"Priyanka told me she had to wait for hours to meet me. That was sweet of her. And I loved the way she put forward the 'Tinka tinka' song on the screen."
Priyanka made her singing debut with international single "In My City".

About the actress' own singing career that took off recently, Alisha said: "I really like her music video. But I wish she would choose her songs a little better."

The singer feels the future of the music industry lies in the revival of non-film albums.
"Even today I am recognised for the 'Made In India' album. I'm looking at doing an album of my own," she said.
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS)

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I often come to Kolkata secretly: Bipasha

Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) Popular Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu Monday said she often makes secret visits to the metropolis to be with her family.

Bipasha Basu

"I keep coming quietly, those are very secretive visits when I don't really want to meet anyone else but the family," said the actress here.

Bipasha, born of Bengali parents, has spent a substantial part of her childhoood in Kolkata. Several members of her family reside in the city.

But she admitted that with Kolkata having grown a lot over the years, she sometimes she finds it difficult to recognise the places.

"Kolkata is where I have grown up, from the age of eight to 16 I've been in Calcutta," Bipasha said, refering to the city's former name, that was changed to Kolkata in 2001.

"But the city has changed a lot, the way the city has grown with a lot of construction, I cannot recognise the places sometimes."

However, she said the crew of her films gorge on Kolkata food.

"What attracts the rest of my people to Calcutta is the food for sure. We go to every city for promotion but in Calcutta we land up eating so much food," she added.

Bipasha, here to promote her upcoming film "Aatma", said currently she was not doing any Bengali film, but would spare a thought if the script turns out to be "unique and very interesting".

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When Anupam Kher met Jeffrey Archer

Veteran actor Anupam Kher met English author Jeffrey Archer at the the Emirates Literature Festival in Dubai and the autor appreciated his book.

"Archer had seen 'Silver Linings Playbook' and instantly recognised Kher. They spoke about both Indian cinema and food," said a statement.

Archer liked the title of Anupam's book "The Best Thing About You Is You". Archer signed it for him and asked him to keep in touch.

The five-day literature festival concluded Saturday.

Directed by David O. Russell, "Silver Linings Playbook" also features Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence.

Anupam, 58, played Dr. Patel in the film.

On home turf, the actor is looking forward to the release of "Chashme Baddoor" and "Yamla Pagla Deewana 2".

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) 

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Deepika's different avatars in Chennai EXpress

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) From going bespectacled to wearing a lungi and shirt, Deepika Padukone will be seen in varied looks in the movies that are expected to hit the silver screen this year.

Deepika Padukone south Indian look in lungi with Shah Rukh Khan in Chennai EXpress

If the 27-year-old was appreciated for her hot avatar in "Cocktail" last year, she will soon be seen wearing spectacles in Ayan Mukherji's "Ye Jawani Hai Deewani". 

The movie is also creating a lot of buzz as Deepika has teamed up with her ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor in the film set to release May 31.

Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan in Chennai EXpress

Then there is Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus "Ram Leela". For the film, Deepika has donned a desi avatar and will be seen mostly in Indian outfits. In the drama, said to be inspired by Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", she has teamed up with Ranveer Singh. 

In Rohit Shetty directed "Chennai EXpress", she will sport a south Indian look and will also be seen dressed in a shirt and lungi. Her leading man in the romantic comedy is Shah Rukh Khan, with whom she made her debut with 2007 hit "Om Shanti Om".

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Mere Dad Ki Maruti (MDKM) comes out with second music album

"Mere Dad Ki Maruti" (MDKM) has launched a second album for the film, which has its background scores.

Mere Dad Ki Maruti (MDKM)

Produced by Y-Films, the youth division of Yash Raj Films, and directed by debutante Ashima Chibber, the film's new album is a collection of instrumental pieces.

"Eleven new tracks from the film's background score have been launched digitally by Y-Films. It's not just a collection of instrumental pieces, but 11 tracks were originally scored for the film," said a source.

"From unique thematic pieces to fit every character, to tracks that capture the mood of critical situations in the film, the album is fully loaded with Punjabi music. They have captured various moods in the background scores and thought of doing a digital launch as the original music album has received good reviews," the source added.

The film, featuring Saqib Saleem and Ram Kapoor, is set to release Friday.

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) 

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Bike stunt in 'Keemat' most memorable: Akshay

Gurgaon, March 11 (IANS) Bollywood star actor Akshay Kumar Monday said that he did his best bike stunt was in Hindi movie "Keemat", which was released in 1998.

 Akshay

"I have performed too many action roles with motorcycles but a stunt scene in 'Keemat' will always be memorable," Akshay, who was here to launch Honda's new 150cc bike - CB Trigger - told reporters

"It was a dangerous scene, in which I had to jump the bike from a height, which was almost as high as a three storey building. There was a door near my landing point and I was not even aware of exactly where to land. I practiced almost a day and finally the scene was done," said the 45-year-old who recently did high voltage action in "Rowdy Rathore".

In "Keemat", Akahay played a petty thieve and Saif Ali Khan was his partner.

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Shilpa and Raj's date night

New parents Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra are living proof that a little downtime as a couple is the secret to a happy marriage. We spotted the normally busy duo, taking some time out to watch a movie.

Shilpa Shetty  without makeup

Shilpa who is busy shooting for her dance show Nach Baliye is said to work just one day in the week to ensure she spends as much time as possible with her son Viaan.

The normally bubbly and smiling Shilpa Shetty looked averse to the sight of cameras at a Mumbai theatre.

 

Shilpa Shetty  without makeup

 

No wonder Shilpa didn't want to show face. The actress was incredibly sans any makeup! Here's a look we've never seen on Shilpa.

Shilpa Shetty  without makeup

 

 

 

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