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Who’s Hot Who’s Not – Karan Johar’s 40th Birthday Bash

27 May 2012 2:09 AM, PDT | Bollyspice | See recent Bollyspice news »

The moment finally arrived! After weeks of speculation as to who would be attending, who was not invited and who all begged to be invited the rumours were finally set to rest last night when the who’s who of the industry gathered to bring in KJo’s 40th year in style! Organised and customised completely by bestie Manish Malhotra, the bash was held at Taj Lands End in Bandra, Mumbai. The details of this lavish affair is a topic in itself however for now I take the pleasure of digging into the glamorous appearances of the ladies on the red carpet (yes we’re rather conveniently ignoring the men!). You’ve gotta love it when a B-Town party isn’t a hush-hush affair!

Anushka Sharma

Being the only lady to sport a suit on the night, Anushka owned this sequined Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna attire. The pop of »

- Prathna Tiwari

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Mother’s Day Love from B-Town

14 May 2012 12:28 PM, PDT | Bollyspice | See recent Bollyspice news »

We all know the importance of having a mother in our life, what with the unconditional love and care which they provide 365 days a year,  but it seems we are not the only ones as Bollywood stars showed their appreciation through twitter on Mother’s Day.

The stars tweeted several messages of love and gratitude to their mums on Mother’s Day. Bipasha Basu tweeted, “Jst 1 day is nt enough 2 thnk n salute my Ma n al da mothers in d world!Motherhood is d most magical n amazing role of a woman!Total Respect!” Whilst Dia Mirza also tweeted about a mother’s love, “Each day is incomplete without your mother. We all know that mother. We all know that mother’s love is selfless, no one can equal what a mother does for her child. It’s the most beautiful form of love.”

Jst 1 day is nt enough »

- Avinash Sidhu

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Love your mother, say Bollywood celebs - Realbollywood.com News

12 May 2012 1:10 AM, PDT | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »

Mumbai, May 12: Bollywood actors Suniel Shetty and Arunoday Singh feel every day is Mother's Day and it is important to express gratitude to your mum daily.

Ahead of Mother's Day Sunday, a few B-town celebrities spoke about the day:

Suniel Shetty: For me all 365 days a year is Mother's Day because she is the reason for everything that happens in your life. Love you Ma!

Dia Mirza: Each day is incomplete without your mother. We all know that mother's love is selfless, no one can equal what a mother does for her child. It's the most beautiful form of. »

- Anita Agarwal

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Dia, Prachi recall their mothers' selfless love - Realbollywood.com News

11 May 2012 11:27 AM, PDT | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »

Mumbai, May 11: Actress Dia Mirza believes that no day is complete for her without her mother.

About the importance of her mother in her life, she said: "A mother's love is selfless. It's the most beautiful form of love, mother and child. A mother becomes another when she has a kid. Both the child and the mother needs to understand this. When my father died I realised how important parents are and how important is it for us to show that love."

Television and Bollywood actress Prachi Desai also expressed her love for her mother.

"I am absolutely thankful. »

- Abhijeet Sen

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Raj&Pablo’s Bollytastic World: This week we have Baarish, Bollywood Hunks, Models and more!

1 May 2012 5:39 PM, PDT | Bollyspice | See recent Bollyspice news »

It’s been another whirlwind of a week – and no, we are not talking about the Monsoon Weather that’s hit the UK shores, at times we felt we were running around filming a Bollywood Rain Song – Tip Tip Barsa Pani! Can’t you just see us?

We recorded our show for Qatar Airways and focused on Bollywood Hunks – an ode to all the high octane Mumbai Muscle that is ruling the roost – including Salman Khan, John Abraham, Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan – they all made the grade but one thing we do want to ask all our Bollyspice Readers is do you think Ranbir Kapoor makes the grade and what about the Badshah of Bollywood – Shah Rukh Khan? – Remember his six-pack for ‘Dard E Disco’ for Om Shanti Om. Do let us know by commenting here or sending us a tweet!

Caught up with the magical Anil Kapoor »

- RajPablo

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Zohra Sehgal turns 100

27 April 2012 7:50 AM, PDT | BollywoodHungama | See recent BollywoodHungama news »

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal has achieved a monumental landmark today, which not many can even dream of. The legendary actress turns 100 years old or should we say 100 years young today. Zohra started her career as a dancer way back in 1935 and since then has gone on to star in many films. She was last seen on-screen in the year 2007 in films like Saawariya and Cheeni Kum. Various B-town folks poured in their wishes for the grand old lady on Twitter. Anupam Kher tweeted, "Zohra Sehgal the legendary actress turns 100 today. She is the symbol of Indian Cinema completing 100yrs. Happy Birthday Grand Lady.:)" Dia Mirza tweeted, "100th Birthday of the Grand Lady of Indian theatre and cinema Zohra Sehgal! What a journey!!! And what a Lady! #Salute #HappyBirthdayZohraji" Tusshar too added, "Happy 100th birthday to Zohra Sehgal, many more to come!" We at Bollywood Hungama too wish the legendary »

- Bollywood Hungama News Network

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Big B, Priyanka to attend opening of hi-tech Pune stadium

8 April 2012 2:31 AM, PDT | Filmicafe | See recent Filmicafe news »

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan as well as actresses Priyanka Chopra, Bipasha Basu, Dia Mirza, Preity Zinta and Neha Dhupia will be present at the opening of a hi-tech stadium here Sunday evening.The Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium has a seating capacity of more then 40,000. The Pune Warriors Indian Premeir League (Ipl) team will play their home matches at this ground.While Big B will be a guest, Priyanka will perform a dance choreographed by Ganesh Hegde."Off to the opening of the Sahara stadium! Have a kick ass lavni act prepared! Totally looking forward to a killer energetic performance," Priyanka added.Among others who will also set the stage on fire is Preity Zinta, who will be performing on the stage after three-and-a-half years."Good morning people! Sorry but no pz(Preity Zinta) sunday chat today as I`ll be performing at the stadium at 6pm..., she tweeted."It`s been »

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Saif Ali Khan film track 'Zara Zara' reworked by Arjun

3 April 2012 8:46 PM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

British R&B star Arjun has unveiled the video to his new Bollywood-sampling track 'Zara Zara'. The singer has written and produced the release, which reworks a popular film track from Saif Ali Khan movie Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein. Prior to launching the promo on Tuesday (April 3), Arjun announced: "Ok the time has come to release some new music! Gonna be releasing a new music video tomorrow at 1:30pm UK time." The original 2001 Bollywood film also starred actors Madhavan, Diya Mirza, and Anupam Kher. Arjun (more) »

- By Steven Baker

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Dia Mirza dubs for her debut Bengali film Paanch Adhyay

3 April 2012 5:46 AM, PDT | GlamSham | See recent GlamSham news »

Whenever Bollywood actresses have done Bengali films in the past, they have "never been heard". From Aishwarya Rai (Chokher Bali) to Manisha Koirala (Khela) to Bipasha Basu (Shob Choritro Kalponik), the B-town beauties have always been dubbed by local actresses or voice artistes. But for Paanch Adhyay, her first regional film, Dia Mirza has dubbed her Bengali lines herself.Dia, whose mother is a Bengali, plays the half-Bengali Ishita, an English school teacher, in the film co- »

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In Conversation with Cast and Crew of Munna Bhai Mbbs and Lage Raho Munna Bhai

2 April 2012 6:34 AM, PDT | Bollyspice | See recent Bollyspice news »

Day 2 of Vinod Chopra Film Festival ‘In Conversation with Cast & Crew’ turned out to be a great surprise with the star cast of Munna Bhai 1 and 2. Vinod Chopra along with RajKumar Hirani, Sanjay Dutt, Dia Mirza, and other supporting cast of Munna Bhai Mbbs and Lage Raho Munna Bhai came together to talk about the film.

The conversation was moderated by Sriram Raghavan who seemed pretty intrigued with Vinod Chopra films. The evening started off with Raj Kumar Hirani and Sriram Raghavan sharing some of their college memories, which made everyone in the audience warm and happy.

Boman Irani and Arshad Warsi surprised everyone with their entry. Rakumar Hirani spoke about conceiving the idea behind both the Munnabhai series. Rajkumar Hirani also spoke about how he came up with the idea of hallucinating Gandhiji in the movie. Gandhiji was constantly remembered throughout the conversation. Dia Mirza added her inputs and »

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Dia Mirza dubs for first Bengali film

1 April 2012 11:54 PM, PDT | BusinessofCinema | See recent BusinessofCinema news »

 Mumbai: While most Bollywood actresses have asked for voice artists to dub for their Bengali films, Dia Mirza chooses to be different. She has taken up the task of dubbing her own lines for debut Bengali film "Paanch Adhyay".Dia, whose mother is a Bengali, plays a half-Bengali girl named Ishita in the film."I would say my Bangla was decent »

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Dia Mirza dubs for Bengali debut Paanch Adhyay

1 April 2012 5:51 PM, PDT | Filmicafe | See recent Filmicafe news »

Whenever Bollywood actresses have done Bengali films in the past, they have never been heard. From Aishwarya Rai (Chokher Bali) to Manisha Koirala (Khela) to Bipasha Basu (Shob Choritro Kalponik), the B-town beauties have always been dubbed by local actresses or voice artistes. But for Paanch Adhyay her first regional film, Dia Mirza has dubbed her Bengali lines herself.Dia, whose mother is a Bengali plays the half-Bengali Ishita, an English school teacher in the film co-starring Priyanshu Chatterjee and the legend Soumitra Chatterjee. "I would say my Bangla was decent before I filmed Paanch Adhyay and post filming, spending time in Kolkata, conversing with so many people during my time there, it has only gotten better. I still would like to learn to think in Bangla," says Dia.Paanch Adhyay, written and directed by first-timer Pratim D. Gupta, is the journey of a couple across the five chapters of their lives. »

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Dia wants Madhubala’s films and Madhuri’s talent!

1 April 2012 5:45 AM, PDT | Bollyspice | See recent Bollyspice news »

Just who are Dia Mirza’s most iconic Bollywood women? “Madhubala, Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Manisha Koirala, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, Sushmita Sen… these are among the most iconic women I can think of in Bollywood,” would be the answer to that, as the former Miss Asia Pacific reveals during the unveiling of the top 10 Iconic Bestsellers of ‘The Body Shop’.

When quizzed about which aspect of her icons lives’ she would want, the Love Breakups Zindagi star and recent producer gushed, “It has to be Madhubala’s films, Madhuri’s talent! Manisha was one of the few naturally beautiful actresses when she came into the industry, and Aishwarya, I admire for everything… just for the fact that she is truly a global ambassador of India.”

Regarding the relaxed pace of her current work life, which seems so different from her earlier fast-paced work life Dia states; “You arrive at a stage in life when you want peace, »

- Neelofar Jamal

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13th International Indian Film Academy Awards launched

31 March 2012 5:26 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

The 13th International Indian Film Academy Award celebrations have kicked off with the Iifa voting weekend 2012. Bollywood stars including Dia Mirza, Parineeti Chopra, Arbaaz Khan and Arjan Bajwa came forward to cast their vote for the ceremony to be held later this year, Pti reports. Chopra, who has won the 'best debut' trophy at several awards functions for her performance in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, said: " I have already collected ten awards till now, looking forward to get an Iifa award as well. "Every day I keep counting awards. The best part about Iifa is that it is not rigged and there is no favouritism." Filmmakers Ramesh Sippy, David Dhawan, Sujoy Ghosh and Zoya Akhtar, actresses Genelia D'Souza and Urmila Matondkar, composer duo Salim-Sulaiman, singer Shaan, and (more) »

- By Priya Joshi

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In conversation with Stars at PVR Cinemas

31 March 2012 12:07 AM, PDT | Bollyspice | See recent Bollyspice news »

First time in the history of Indian cinema, a director, a producer and a brilliant observer, Vinod Chopra is making people re-live the old moments by releasing all his fable films once again. Legendary blockbusters like Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Parinda, 3 Idiots, etc. are re-releasing and will again spread among the people who will form a déjà woo among themselves.

The movies will be showcased in PVR Cinemas, Juhu, Mumbai from March 30th – April 4th, 2012. This is not the only big thing that is happening this season but also there is a live conversation chat with the stars of all the movies after the show. Celebrities like Aamir Khan, Shabana Azmi, Manisha Koirala, Sanjay Dutt, etc. will personally talk to the audience and share their experiences at the time of the shoot. “So isn’t that a cherry on top?”

Priority is majorly given to the media freaks that have »

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Bollywood stars kickstart 13th Iifa weekend voting

30 March 2012 6:59 AM, PDT | GlamSham | See recent GlamSham news »

The first day of the Iifa Voting Weekend saw several members of the Indian Film Fraternity come forward to cast their vote for Iifa Awards 2012. 30th March - 1st April 2012 marks the 13th year celebrations of the Iifa's. Amongst the many that came in were Dia Mirza, Arbaaz Khan, J. P Dutta, Ramesh Sippy, Parineeti Chopra, Vidyut Jamwal, Arjan Bajwa and the cast of Housefull 2, among others.The cast of Housefull 2 showed up to vote for the 13th Iifa Awards, with Akshay Kuma »

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Dia Mirza excited about first Bengali movie

29 March 2012 11:44 PM, PDT | BusinessofCinema | See recent BusinessofCinema news »

 Mumbai: Dia Mirza is happy she is treading new ground. After turning producer, the actress is excited about her first Bengali movie "Paanch Adhyay".The 30-year-old, whose mother is a Bengali, says this is his first regional movie. The film will be directed by Pratim D. Gupta and is expected to release around Durga Puja in October."I want to »

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Dia excited about first Bengali movie

29 March 2012 8:32 PM, PDT | Filmicafe | See recent Filmicafe news »

Dia Mirza is happy she is treading new ground. After turning producer, the actress is excited about her first Bengali movie .Paanch Adhyay..The 30-year-old, whose mother is a Bengali, says this is his first regional movie. The film will be directed by Pratim D. Gupta and is expected to release around Durga Puja in October..I want to do few, but quality stuff at this point. I don.t feel the need to be on the sets everyday. I am happy I am doing a Bengali film. It.s the first time I am doing a regional project, and I am excited,. she said..Everybody is aware of the sensibilities that Bengali cinema is known for and the intelligence that people associate with it. So I.m glad to be a part of it,. she added the former beauty queen. »

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I want Madhubala's films, Madhuri Dixit's talent: Dia Mirza

29 March 2012 6:58 AM, PDT | BusinessofCinema | See recent BusinessofCinema news »

Legendary actress Madhubala and dancing diva Madhuri Dixit are among the names that come to Dia Mirza's mind upon the mention of Bollywood's most iconic women.

"Madhubala, Madhuri Dixit, Manisha Koirala, Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen... these are among the most iconic women I can think of in Bollywood," Dia said here while unveiling the top 10 iconic bestsellers of beauty brand The Body »

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I want Madhubala's films and Madhuri's talent - Dia Mirza

29 March 2012 12:39 AM, PDT | Filmicafe | See recent Filmicafe news »

Legendary actress Madhubala and dancing diva Madhuri Dixit are among the names that come to Dia Mirza.s mind upon the mention of Bollywood.s most iconic women..Madhubala, Madhuri Dixit, Manisha Koirala, Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen...these are among the most iconic women I can think of in Bollywood,. Dia said here while unveiling the top 10 iconic bestsellers of beauty brand The Body Shop.If Dia was to grab one aspect of each of their lives, what would that be?.It has to be Madhubala.s films, Madhuri.s talent! Manisha was one of the few naturally beautiful actresses when she came into the industry, and Aishwarya, I admire for everything...just for the fact that she is truly a global ambassador of India,. she added.Looking princess-like in a simple, peach-coloured dress, Dia was asked her beauty secret..I think beauty is in one.s character,. she said. »

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