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After having been a top model, she made a stunning debut opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om. Her next film, Bachna Ae Haseeno, had her romancing her real-life sweetheart Ranbir Kapoor. And now she is ‘All Yours’ as she graces the cover page of fashion magazine ‘Cosmopolitan Luxury’. She is none other than the super sexy Deepika Padukone who is the cover girl in the October issue of ‘Cosmopolitan Luxury’.

Deepika is seen sizzling in a golden colored dress which perfectly compliments the Diwali festive season (a time when people do indulge in some gold shopping). The actress also talks about her breakthrough into films, her relationship with Ranbir and her style statement. For all you die-hard Deepika Padukone fans, this one is a complete must-have!

UTV has had a dream year in 2008 with all its releases performing exceptionally well at the box office. Right from blockbusters like ‘Jodhaa Akbar’, ‘Race’ and ‘Kismat Konnection’ to small and medium budget films like ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’ (overseas release),’Aamir’, ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’, ‘A Wednesday’ and ‘Welcome To Sajjanpur’, critics and audiences have reacted with enthusiasm to every release from the UTV stable.

This Diwali the studio brings audiences Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘Fashion’ starring Priyanka Chopra, one of the most awaited films of 2008. ‘Fashion’ will be followed up with ‘Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye!’ from the director of ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla’, Dibakar Banerjee; ‘Dev D’, a modern day retelling of ‘Devdas’, directed by Anurag Kashyap and ‘Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge’, a laugh riot, starring Paresh Rawal, Kunal Khemu, Sonu Sood and Soha Ali Khan.

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It seems there is a boom in India’s animation industry.  On top of Roadside Romeo and Sultan: The Warrior underway to theaters, another animated feature film to look out for is Arjun - The Warrior Prince.  Based on an ancient mythological hero, the animation is produce in CG but has the look of 2D animation, reminiscent of Dreamwork’s The Prince of Egypt.  This may have the potential to catapult India into the spotlight as a major contender in the world of animation.
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Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan is in a stable condition in a Mumbai hospital after being admitted with acute abdominal pains.

Officials said he was responding to treatment and had a “restful night” after being admitted to hospital on Saturday, his 66th birthday.

Earlier in the day, fans crowded outside Bachchan’s home with flowers and banners to mark his birthday.

Known as the “big B”, Bachchan has starred in over 150 films in 30 years.

“The medication has worked on him and doctors are pleased with his recovery,” hospital spokesman Mohan Rahan said, adding he could be out in a few days.

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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has announced the launch of his signature real estate development, Shah Rukh Khan Boulevard, to be located in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The 8-billion dirham ($2.2-billion) development will come up on Dana Island off the Ras Al Khaimah coast and will comprise studio and one and two-bedroom apartments.

In an interaction with reporters here ahead of the Cityscape 2008 real estate exhibition, which started on Monday, Shah Rukh said he had a fetish for houses and that was what led him to this project.

“I have a strange fetish for home. It’s close to my heart,” he was quoted as saying.

“Bit by bit, I have built my home where the future of my children lies. While I have done so much for my home, why can’t I extend this to others?” he asked.

The development will be designed by well-known architect Toni Ashai and will also comprise an underwater discotheque, a public square on the beach and a theatre.

The project will cover three million square feet.

The film star has associated himself with the project through TSA International Investments, a leading real estate financial consultancy in the UAE.

Khan already is associated with the UAE’s leading real estate developer Nakheel and owns a house on the posh Palm Jumeirah manmade island off the coast of the Dubai.

Though Bollywood actors have earlier endorsed real estate projects in the UAE, this is the first time that a celebrity himself is developing a property .

Gul Panag’s early roles did not bode well for a future career as a ’serious’ actress. Making her screen debut in Dhoop opposite Sanjay Suri, then committing a Jurm with Bobby Deol. So it was a surprise to most, especially the critics who said that she was all face n figure, no acting ability at all, when, in 2006, she made a sudden and decisive return with Nagesh Kukunoor’s highly acclaimed Dor and an amazing comeback supported by a hard hitting thriller in 2007, Manorama Six Feet Under. Gul’s abilities could no longer be denied. It’s said that success tastes sweeter the longer you have to wait for it. Well, for a change, Panag can’t wait for her biggest commercial film ever, Hello, to release in two days. Looks like she is busy preparing to drown herself in nectar after the films sweet success. Time will tell that, but what I can tell you now is that this gorgeous Gul is getting all geared up to talk about Salman Khan, Sharman Joshi, her passion to write, her marketing strategies, her dancing abilities, her angst with the Censor Board of India and much more with London correspondent Devansh Patel in this Bollywood Hungama exclusive. Hello…are you listening?

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A special screening of Richard Attenborough’s Academy Award-winning movie “Gandhi” will be held at the Middle Eastern International Film Festival (MEIFF) 2008 in Abu Dhabi Saturday.

(DW celebrates Gandhi with our own “Stand up Desi” shirt which is available HERE.)

Actor Ben Kingsley, who won the Oscar for best actor for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the film, will attend the special screening at the Emirates Palace Hotel, according to a MEIFF statement.

The film has been dubbed into Arabic and will have its first local premiere at an international film festival in this region.

Apart from Kingsley’s award, Attenborough’s film won seven Oscars in 1983, including those for best picture and best director. (more…)

Kajol may not be seen much in films these days but the bubbly actress surely has her hands full with endorsements and some charitable work.

Kajol was recently appointed as the goodwill ambassador of the U.K. based Loomba Trust, a charity dedicated to the education of widow’s children in and around India.

The function held at Whitehall London (on the occasion of UN International day to celebrate non-violence- Oct 2) saw some bigwigs such as Cherie Blair (wife of former British P.M. Tony Blair), Mayor of London Boris Johnson and India’s high commissioner to the U.K. Shiv Shankar Mukherjee in attendance.

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Mallika Sherawat will play a Nagin (snakewoman) in her next release, Hisss. Hisss is directed by Jennifer Lynch of Boxing Helena (1993) fame, which incidentally won her a Raspberry award for the worst director for the movie in 1994.

Does not augur well for Hisss on the face of it. But, Hisss‘ costume, make-up, and special effects teasers have generated a lot of interest. You can see from the pictures here that this is not your standard Ramsay, or even Ramu (The Factory) horror film. Costume quality and makeup in the Hiss arfe definitely on Hollywood standards. We hold our judgement though on that ridiculous name Hisss - who chose that, some assistant director to the Ramseys?

The producers, Vikram Singh and Govind Menon, have roped in Robert Kurtzman, known for his expertise in make-up, special effects, and visual effects. Kurtzman has won the Saturn award in 1999, for make-up in the movie Vampires.
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