Apnaindia Entertainment

Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt is experiencing a great phase of his life on both professional and personal front. The actor who is tasting success with each of his films is also experiencing the parental bliss as he is fathering twins at home.

Bollywood's chocolate boy Shahid Kapoor who has a film `Teri Meri Kahaani' lined up for release recently had exclaimed that he is waiting for his signed films to commence. As all his films are slated to start in the second half of 2021, Shahid indulged in building up a chiseled physique and it was during one such gym sessions that left him bruised.

Bollywood's newest entrant and dusky beauty Esha Gupta has got once in a lifetime opportunity to mark his debut opposite superstar Emraan Hashmi in the film `Jannat 2' that will be releasing soon, She has been garnering a lot of accolades for her sharp looks and curvaceous figure in the film.

Partners in Crime cum best friends Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Deshmukh entered the Hindi film industry together when they forayed into filmmaking with `Dil Chahta Hai'. They who co-own their home production Excel Entertainment have produced various successful films under their banner. And now they intend to venture into television very soon.

Despite of zillion offers lying at her doorstep, Bollywood's light eyed beauty Karisma Kapoor who was enjoying her family life with kids and husband decided to make a comeback in the industry with an unconventional film `Dangerous Ishhq' 3D. The film is helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Vikram Bhatt who convinced Karisma to make a comeback.

Bollywood latest hot newcomer Parineeti Chopra, hogged headlines first for being superstar Priyanka Chopra's cousin and later for carrying on the legacy of being an actress. Parineeti who marked her debut last year is currently gearing up for the release of her first solo film 'Ishaqzaade' where she stars opposite debutant Arjun Kapoor.

Bollywood's hottest heartthrob very well knows the art of stealing hearts and making the girls go weak in knees. But he is quite a charmer for his contemporaries in real life as well. Ranbir who has been in headlines for his equation with the Bollywood beauties was recently in mood to praise his male colleagues.

Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr. rocked the world with his suave style as `Sherlock Holmes' the favorite novel detective character. But soon the world will see the rise of Indian Sherlock Holmes as the makers of the upcoming Hollywood film `The Indian Sherlock' has approached `Slumdog Millionaire' star Anil Kapoor to star as the male lead.

Director Anurag Basu has denied reports that his forthcoming film "Barfi!" is being delayed because of Priyanka Chopra, who is playing the female lead in the movie that also stars Ranbir Kapoor. "Nothing is getting delayed because of her (Priyanka), she has given a lot of dates," said Anurag Basu at the success party of Onir's "I Am".

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma says he found the Indo-Brazilian model Nathalia Kaur, who is doing an item number in his forthcoming movie "Department", because of Pooja Bhatt. "I was at Puri Jagannath's place and he was auditioning girls for a Telugu film. I was taken aback when I saw Nathalia.

Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna, who was hospitalised at Lilavati Hospital, is back home and doing fine, says his manager. His estranged wife, actress Dimple Kapadia, is constantly by his side. He was hospitalised following uneasiness and was discharged Thursday. "Rajeshji was admitted two days back.

Bollywood diva Rekha and cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha and the film fraternity has extended its best wishes to them and said good people would do good work. On Thursday, master blaster Tendulkar, Rekha and businesswoman-social worker Anu Aga were nominated to the Rajya Sabha followed by a stamp of approval from President Pratibha Patil.

Director Tarun Mansukhani has reportedly cracked the plot and finally "Dostana 2" is set to roll in the middle of the year. The film is said to be far more naughty and wicked and John Abraham says he can't wait to get cosy with Abhishek Bachchan on the screen again.

Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit seems to be on movie signing spree. After Vishal Bhardwaj's "Dedh Ishqiya", the actress has accepted Anubhav Sinha's "Gulab Gang". "Just signed a second film called 'Gulab Gang'! Go girl power! It is to be produced by Anubhav Sinha, and directed by Soumik Sen," Madhuri wrote on her Facebook page.

She was almost written off when she arrived in Bollywood. Nearly a decade later, with three Yash Raj projects, three reigning Khans as her co-stars and endorsements galore, actress Katrina Kaif says reality is far better than dreams. Katrina, 27, has teamed up with ex-boyfriend Salman Khan in "Ek Tha Tiger", Aamir Khan in "Dhoom 3" and Shah Rukh Khan for an untitled film -- all are being made under Yash Raj Films (YRF).

Unidentified individuals forged the signature of Uttar Pradesh MP Kamal Kishor on his letterhead and sent the government a recommendation for awarding music director and singer Bappi Lahiri a Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, Delhi Police said Thursday. On receiving a complaint from Kishor, who represents Bahraich constituency, a case was registered Wednesday, police said.

A limited edition of engraved gold coins has been launched as a tribute to legendary Carnatic musician M.S. Subbulakshmi. A part of the proceeds from the coins will be donated towards cancer and diabetes research. The special gold coins, launched by jewellery brand Tanishq, are available in two, four and eight grams, and come engraved with an image of the Bharat Ratna recipient.

A court here Thursday issued summoned Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan to appear before it May 26 in connection with a complaint against him for publicly smoking at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match, a lawyer said.

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is glad that Rekha's nomination to Rajya Sabha has been approved by President Pratibha Patil and says that the veteran actress has a long way to go. "I am happy that Rekha has made it to the privileged group of Rajya Sabha members.

She was born a year before Indian cinema. Film, theatre and TV personality Zohra Sehgal, who turns 100 Friday, has grown to be as colourful and entertaining as the industry itself. Her zest for life, wit and charm, which have continued to inspire generations, remain unmatched, say entertainment industry veterans.