Teri Meri Kahaani is just a regular rom-com

Cast : Shahid Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Neha Sharma, Humna Ahmed

Director : Kunal Kohli

Music : Sajid-Wajid

Rating : **1/2

'Reel life couple' - Shasha, PC starrer, Teri Meri Kahaani" narrates a story of soulmates who baffle against circumstances. This triple-treat tale of love and romance revolves around three stories spanning over three different eras. Nevertheless, this romcom fails to touch our hearts.

Director Kunal Kohli, to some extent, has failed to strike the chord this time. The premise may have been exclusive but the over all packaging is as stale as our Indian cinema itself. Not to forget that, 'script is king' in Indian cinema which pulls the crowd to theatres.

Finally, a film for Nargis Fakhri

After being unceremoniously dropped from 'Khiladi 786', the 'Rockstar' actress signs her second Bollywood film

After being thrown out of an Akshay Kumar starrer, simply because she didn’t ‘look’ the part of Mithun Chakraborty’s sister, looks like Lady Luck has finally smiled on Nargis Fakhri. Buzz is that she has signed a film under Pritish Nandy and daughter Rangita’s banner, to be directed by Rajshri Ojha.

'Anurag Kashyap can be eccentric at times'

Richa Chadda reveals that the director went with his instinct by casting her in their upcoming film 'Gangs of Wasseypur'

There are few actresses in the Hindi film industry who truly mean it when they claim to have the patience to wait for a good role. Richa Chadda is surely one of them.

Nearly four years ago, she made her debut in the National Award-winning Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! as Neetu Chandra’s sensuous sister, it was apparent that the audience would be seeing more of her in the future. Somehow that didn’t materialise.

who is going to consummate their marriage on TV

After the much-hyped consummation scene between Sakshi Tanwar and Ram Kapoor on "Bade Achche Lagte Hain", actors Pankaj Tiwari and Shriya Jha have got up, close and personal for the show "Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga".

In the episode to be aired on Sahara One Friday, the lead characters - Aakash and Angana, essayed by Pankaj and Shriya respectively - will consummate their marriage in a scene.

Finally, a film for Nargis Fakhri

After being unceremoniously dropped from 'Khiladi 786', the 'Rockstar' actress signs her second Bollywood film

After being thrown out of an Akshay Kumar starrer, simply because she didn’t ‘look’ the part of Mithun Chakraborty’s sister, looks like Lady Luck has finally smiled on Nargis Fakhri. Buzz is that she has signed a film under Pritish Nandy and daughter Rangita’s banner, to be directed by Rajshri Ojha.

Randeep Hooda's Open Challenge to Sunny Leone

By Subhash K Jha

Back from locations in Sri Lanka shooting for the garma-garam new Pooja Bhatt erotic thriller Jism 2 Randeep Hooda is hellbent on proving that the Bhatt protégé Emraan Hashmi doesn’t have a monopoly over erotic activities in the films produced by the Bhatts.

Randeep, we hear, is giving his all—and we mean ALL—to the love-making scenes with Sunny Leone in Jism 2.

Says a source from the location, “For Randeep it’s very simple logic, really. He is a method actor. When he played a sozzled cop in Jannat 2 he was so much into the bottle that he had to kick the addiction at the end of the film. Now when he’s got scorching love scenes with a lovemaking expert Sunny Leone, Randeep has pulled out all stops to make the sex scenes look authentic. ”

Congratulatory messages crash Ekta's phone

After a flurry of text messages from her fans on the new track of 'Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum', Ekta Kapoor ends up with a conked cell phone

Even celebs have to pay the price for popularity. After all, when a track from Ekta Kapoor’s forthcoming film went viral on the Internet, the whole world, err almost, decided to congratulate her on it. Unfortunately, it led to her cell phone crashing, thanks to too much of data. Ekta says, “To be frank, I wasn’t expecting such an amazing feedback. It was only after receiving endless messages — not only from friends but also from fans — that I realised the extent of attention it has managed to grab.” The constant run of responses eventually resulted in the crashing of the television-film producer’s cell phone. But as expected, she isn’t complaining, “It’s OK. I’ll get a new one.”

Something's fishy with Chitrangada !

While on a holiday in Manali recently, Chitrangada Singh had an opportunity to learn fly-fishing which is distinct from simple fishing

Chitrangada says, “I did fly fishing on a trout on the Teerthal river near Manali. I had a decent report card of two fishes on Day One.

I really enjoyed it as you have to know what the fish are feeding at different times of day so you have to keep changing the bait accordingly.”

She adds, “I was also fascinated by how experienced anglers make their own baits which are exactly like real flies. It’s an art. I wish I could learn it.”What is fly fishing?

Jogging in forest twice as good as gym workout for mental health

A jog through a forest can cut the risk of suffering from mental health problems and is twice as good as compared to a trip to the gym, a study has foun

Researchers found that anything from a stroll in the park to a run through woodland can have a positive effect on people suffering from depression and anxiety.

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The study also showed that the positive effect on people’s mental health was 50 percent more than they might expect from going to the gym.
The researchers at Glasgow University looked at natural and non-natural environments for physical activity, including walking, running and cycling, and found that being around trees and grass lowered brain stress levels, the Telegraph reported.
The study, led by Prof Richard Mitchell, polled nearly 2000 physically active people in the 2008 Scottish Health Survey.

Finally, a film for Nargis Fakhri

After being unceremoniously dropped from 'Khiladi 786', the 'Rockstar' actress signs her second Bollywood film

After being thrown out of an Akshay Kumar starrer, simply because she didn’t ‘look’ the part of Mithun Chakraborty’s sister, looks like Lady Luck has finally smiled on Nargis Fakhri. Buzz is that she has signed a film under Pritish Nandy and daughter Rangita’s banner, to be directed by Rajshri Ojha.

Earlier, apparently Kangna Ranaut was considered for the same role. But after things didn’t work out, she was replaced with Nargis. A source close to the banner says, “Yes, Nargis has been signed for the film and now the search is on to find the male lead.”

'Not easy being an item girl'

Item girl talks about her grazed knees while shooting for her chartbuster item song 'Pritam Pyaare'

From growing up watching Bollywood films in Sweden and later starting her own dance school, Maryam Zakaria is enthusiastic about creating her own space in Bollywood.

Previously seen along with Kareena Kapoor in Dil Mera Muft Ka from Agent Vinod, Maryam’s latest item number – Pritam Pyaare, featured high on the country’s music charts. HitList joins the item girl on a stroll around Bandra to talk about her dance, Bollywood dreams and life away from home.

Sperm donation is a good: Ranbir

Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who enthralled the audiences with his performance in "Rockstar", feels that sperm donation is a good cause.

"Sperm donation is a good thing. After all you are helping someone," the 30-years-old told reporters Tuesday when he was asked how he feels about sperm donation.

Ever since the movie "Vicky Donor" has come out, sperm donation has become one of the most talked about issues. In fact, during an act at the International Indian Film Academy awards in Singapore, Shahid Kapoor pulled Ranbir's leg saying he should donate sperm.

Ranbir's advert will go to Cannes

An automobile commercial conceptualised by actor will compete at finals of the prestigious ad film festival

Ranbir Kapoor has yet another feather in his cap. The latest is that an ad that he had conceptualised is on its way to compete at the finals of the Cannes Lions Award, an event that sees some of the best ads from around the world every year.

Ranbir, who assisted dad Rishi Kapoor during Aa Ab Laut Chalein and Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Black, is the brain behind this ad for a car brand. While most other ads that reach the finals are less than one minute- long, this ad covers the span of almost four minutes.

Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster sequel: Randeep shown the door?

The actor is no longer a part of ‘Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster’ sequel as he couldn't make it on time for the shoot due to date problems

Randeep Hooda, who won several accolades for his role in Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster, is no longer a part of the film’s sequel. Initially slated to play a vital character, Hooda could not make it on time for the shoot due to date problems. Director Tigmanshu Dhulia has done away with the entire track featuring Hooda and Mahi Gill.

A source informs, “Randeep was always supposed to be a part of the sequel. However, the dates clashed with the shooting of Jism 2. He has been shooting for Jism 2 in Sri Lanka and could not make it to Gujarat where the shooting of the sequel of Saheb Biwi… is about to be wrapped up.

Sallu's girl is back with a bang

British model-actress Hazel Keech on why she vamoosed from Bollywood post 'Bodyguard' and her return with item number in 'Maximum'

British model-actress Hazel Keech, who disappeared from the scene after starring with Salman Khan in Bodyguard, is back in action with an item number in an upcoming film.

Known for her friendship with Sallu, the starlet strangely did not cash in on Bodyguard and went missing from B-Town. “I preferred to be extremely picky. I just did not want to do anything that came my way,” she says.

Sonu Sood who features in the film suggested her name for the item number. “It came my way suddenly and I had to shoot barely within a week. But when I heard the track Aa Aante Amalapuram, I loved it. I rehearsed for three days with choreographer Rajiv Surti and Ashley Rebello did the styling. Now that the song is on air everyone is noticing me all over again.”

Can Kangna Ranaut take on Madhuri Dixit?

By Subhash K Jha

It isn’t going to be easy for Kangna Ranaut to match steps with the nimble-footed Madhuri Dixit in Dedh Ishqiya. Madhuri, we hear, will be doing plenty of dancing for the Ishqiya sequel. And Kangna playing her pyari saheli would have to join in. Director Abhishek Choubey has apparently asked the junior actress to brush up her dancing.

Luckily Madhuri and and Kangna get along like a house on fire. It’s going to be a blast from the past for Madhuri Dixit and Kangna Ranaut in Dedh Ishqiya, the sequel to the successful 2010 black comedy Ishqiya about an uncle-nephew pair, played by Naseruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi, and their adventures when they landed at the doorstep of a wily widow in rural Uttar Pradesh.

Shalini Kapoor goes for a train ride in Delhi

She opted for a train journey to the capital, as she wanted her daughter Aadya to experience nature like the hills and rivers as well as the different station enroute. Hopefully the tot savoured the sights and the smells of the country’s heartland.

'What's wrong with Vidya Balan's cruves'

Preity Zinta, one of the fittest and glamorous actresses, finds nothing wrong with being curvaceous. She believes size issues are a personal choice, and says she supports Vidya Balan for flaunting her curves proudly and setting a new trend.

"I think she (Vidya Balan) is a fabulous actress. What's wrong with her? There is always a rule - it takes one to lead and rest to follow. The choice you have to make is whether you are a leader or a follower," Preity said here Wednesday at the launch of diet expert Pooja Makhija's book "Eat Delete".

"If there is one size zero and if 10 people want to become size zero, it's a different thing. If one is a size 12 or 10, and people want to be size 10, it's a different thing," she added.

Malaika Arora Khan is an early bird!

Apparently, the actress is already booked to perform on New Year's Eve this year, thanks to her popularity as an item girl
Buzz is that Malaika Arora Khan is already booked for several shows including New Year's Eve this year courtesy her popularity as an item girl. And apparently it's raking in the moolah as well. Malla's last item number, Munni Badnaam went on to become a huge rage two years ago and her Anarkali number from an upcoming film is also doing well.



Our source reveals, "On an average she is getting six inquiries in a week. What is quite surprising is that she has also started getting inquiries for New Year's Eve from prestigious clubs. In fact, the organisers are also willing to offer more moolah to woo her. She normally charges Rs 50 to 75 lakh for a show but with this song she is likely to cross the Rs 1 crore mark. Malaika is very thrilled," adding that apparently there is a beeline of event organisers outside her house.

Bollywood open to everybody: Malaika

Whether Indian girls or foreigners, I don't know what is the difference. They all are artists, whether you are from here, whether you are from Taiwan, whether you are from wherever in the world, I think this industry is open to everybody. This place is for everyone, so everyone is welcome to be here to perform and be a part of the industry," she said.

Malaika Arora Khan

The actress who has some of the best item songs to her credit like Munni badnam and Anarkali disco chali, says she likes other item songs too.
"Some really cool songs have been out in the recent past. I like (Kareena Kapoor's) Chhammak Chhallo very much. I like (Katrina Kaif's) Chikni Chameli. I think these are really cool," the 39-year-old said on Tuesday when she was asked about her favourite item songs.
Meanwhile, she revealed that the music of her home production 'Dabangg 2' is still in the pipeline and she has not decided whether she would do an item number in it.