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Let me start admitting here about Naked Harbour (Vousaari) not being an Artsy film at all. To some point, the film surely follows the lines and impact of Alejandro González Iñárritu's Babel (2007) and Paul Haggis Crash (2004). Aku Louhimies Naked Harbour features an interesting yet strong emotional theme of intersecting characters and plot-lines.The film follows inside-out look of 8 stories and their characters who is an American visiting the city on business, A junkie couple struggling to pay off a thug, A 16 year old girl who will go to any length for fame, a bullied Russian immigrant boy, a couple whose marriage is falling apart, a schoolboy whose only friend is his dog, A father who projects his body issues onto his teenage son, and a young single mother undergoing chemotherapy.Every character is undergoing some form of problems and non-acceptance in his/her life.  And at times the film is genuinely heart-breaking, particularly the story-lines dealing with children.The only story which was not convincing enough according to me was of the American who is on a business tour in the city. yes there is a heavy amount of sex in the film but it's dealt in a convincing way. All the stories and performances in the film are outstanding. The story that really hit me to tears was about the Mother-Daughter relationship where the mother is undergoing chemotherapy, The 16 year old girl who wants just one shot to fame and the schoolboy and his only best friend which is a Dog.Prolific Film maker Aku Louhimies has extracted wonderful performances from all the actors and have presented a film that questions your inner soul at times. The Background Score, Production Values, Camera Work and Editing rises the top position while you are watching this beautiful journey of Finland and its people.Naked Harbour (Vuosaari) is not a film that should be missed. The film is surely a film that will make you discuss on a longer period of time even after you have left the auditorium. Two Thumbs Up for this Aku Louhimies masterpiece!

Shraddha Kapoor was a little known actress before Aashiqui 2 came her way, however, with the release of this Mohit Suri directorial, starring Aditya Roy Kapoor opposite her, life took 180 degree turn for her, and today she is one of the most in-demand actresses.The lean-beauty is well-aware that now as she is on top position, so competition with her contemporaries are bound to happen, and the actress is looking forward to it. As of now, she is concentrating on her work and wants to improve the art of acting."Comparisons are inevitable whether I like it or not. I think the best way to go about it is to concentrate on what I do and not shift my focus. I only want to better myself as an actor because I am here living out my childhood dream. I want to look back and say that yes I made it happen my way," said Shraddha.After playing a wannabe singer in her last film, Shraddha is now keen on exploring her act, so that she can successfully mould herself in any character. "I would like to do any kind of role. I would like to believe that I can be molded into any kind of role. There is nothing in particular that I want to do," said Shraddha.She will be next seen in Rensil D’Silva’s Ungli and Punit Malhotra’s Gori Tere Pyaar Mein!

Bollywood is open to all; everyone is accepted in the industry unless they prove their talent and do really well. We have heard of the Ghaziabad girl Alisa Kkhan from the royal house of the lineage of Mohammad Nawab Ghaziauddin Khan, after whom the Ghaziabad region in NCR is named to step into the industry. Alisa has done 12 Punjabi music albums in the past which also include the ones with Mika and Bally Sagoo.Alisa who will be seen in the movie My Wife’s Husband, says, “I started working at the age of 12 and have always believed in looking ahead. I am a trained belly dancer and an extremely passionate actor. I hope to become the number one actress one day.”She will also be seen in Vikram Bhatt’s Aaina opposite Emraan Hashmi. Alias said, “Yes, I am doing Vikram Bhatt's Aaina where I play the lead opposite Emraan Hashmi. When I did my first film, My Husband's Wife, I was offered similar roles and many others as supporting lead too. However, I am certainly not interested in playing anybody's sidekick. I want to do main leads only and other than Aaina, I have two more interesting projects in the pipeline.”Well, girl you got a long way to go, just watch out for every step you take in the industry.

It is generally said that with success people change their attitude, something that create hiccups for the others. And in case of Elli Avram, who have nothing to credit her success expect her worthy appearance in Salman Khan’s TV show Bigg Boss, things are same. The girl, who caught many eyes appearing in TV show, is reportedly started showing starry tantrums to industrywalas.The model-turned-actress is getting too big for her boots. These days, she is flooded with offered coming her way from each corner of Tinseltown. Recently, she was assigned to be the showstopper at a fashion show in Delhi. However, due to her weak healthy, as per her spokesperson, the event got postponed from December 4 to December 6 at the last hour. Not only, had the organizer to bear the financial load, but also criticism. Fashion designer Nitya Bajaj, who helmed the event, also confirmed the report. Her manager slated the event as per Elli’s dates. All was well till Nitya was informed, on the day of the event, that Elli was unwell and wouldn't be available. “The venue was booked, the press releases had been sent out. Nitya managed to push the show forward to December 6, but since the venue had to be re-booked, it doubled the cost of the show,” informed the source, adding that Elli didn't even inform Nitya in person about the change of plans. Nitya said, “yes, because of Elli's health problems, I had to shift the show date and have suffered losses due to that.” However, a friend of Elli, who stood up for her informed sources that they sent message to organizers that she was unwell on December 3. “Without her consent, they committed to December 6th and an ill Elli flew to Delhi and fulfilled her commitment,” he said.Elli also added, “I attended the show and did whatever was asked of me despite my ill health.”

After witnessing a lot new characters in Star Plus’ numero uno Diya Aur Baati Hum, soon it will see two well-known actors, Preeti Chaudhary, show impressed one and all as the lead in Colors’ Kairi and actress Maninee Mishra, who was last seen in Colors' Madhubala.Earlier, it was also reported that actors like Neil Bhatt, Alan Kapoor and Minal Mogan will enter the show as cadets who will be on the same mission of becoming IPS officers like Sandhya aka Deepika Singh.Now with the show proceeding towards the IPS track where Sandhya will start her training, the makers are not leaving any stone unturned to make the new track engaging. Hence, popular actress Maninee and Preeti will enter the show for this particular track.Preeti Chaudhary, who has been a favourite of Shashi Sumeet Mittal Production Pvt. Ltd, is happy about getting back to the makers. She averred, “It’s always nice to get back to Shashi Mam and Sumeet Sir’s show. I feel lucky to have got a second chance to work with them.”Talking about the character, Preeti said she is playing a politician. “Yes, I play a politician who comes down to Pushkar, Rajasthan from Delhi. This is when she bumps into Sandhya (Deepika Singh) the aspiring IPS officer and the story progresses heron. This character has different shades to it and the viewers will enjoy watching it,” she said.She added, “I have a very different look. In fact at the moment we are working on my haircut. They are about to give a total makeover.”It would be interesting to see her in politician’s role?

Asian women are believed to be amongst the most beautiful in the world. But then, who are the sexiest amongst all the Asian women? Britain's leading Asian newspaper Eastern Eye annually compiles a list of the 50 sexiest Asian women. With the likes of Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Aishwarya Rai and many others prevailing as some of the hottest women in Asia, Shanti Dynamite has come nothing short of a blast as she just joined the exclusive list of 50 most sexiest women from Asia. Shanti Dynamite was ranked at number 48 as a latest entrant, by beating Bollywood most controversial actress Sunny Leone, Veena Malik and Poonam Pandey. The top 3 are Katrina who tops the rank, Priyanka coming second, and Drashti Dhami third. Playboy popular TV star Shanti Dynamite who hosts adult chat show in UK , she began her career as a teenager, starting as a glamour model on the popular hotel Voyeur, A UK based topless show and she is all set to enter Bollywood.Clearly delighted, Shanti Dynamite said: "I'm hugely flattered. That's a nice surprise and a lot of fun to hear.  Who wouldn't want to have a title like this bestowed on them! A big shouts out to everyone who voted for me."Shanti Dynamite spokesperson Satish Reddy said, "yes I have been handling Veena Malik and Poonam Pandey and now I am happy that Shanti had made her entrant into the list very soon. I am lucky that my client got listed in top 50 Asia's Sexiest Women list."Other notable stars in this year's list include Sonam Kapoor (5), Parineeti Chopra (14), Sophie Choudry (21), Mehreen Syed (22), Sunidhi Chauhan (28), Ankita Lokhande (29), Hina Khan (31) and Shreya Ghoshal (43).  The oldest women in the list were Bollywood icons Madhuri Dixit (23) and Sridevi (40).

Sunny Leone comes in a brand new avatar with Sachiin Joshi in Kaizad Gustad's Jackpot. With Ragini MMS delaying the release, looks like Jackpot will be the first to hit the theatres after Jism2. Though the earlier film saw Sunny Leone's oomph factor, this one along with the oomph, also promises a lot of style and content from this actress alongside muscular Sachiin Joshi. Faisal Saif enters in a small chit-chat with Sunny Leone...What does Bollywood mean to you?Bollywood is an industry that has welcomed me with open arms. And I am glad to be part of Bollywood.Why did you sign Jackpot?The film has a very interesting story. Sachiin Joshi and I hang out in the same circles. And I am the brand ambassador of his energy drink brand XXX. Kaizad's narration was excellent and I liked the content and style appealed to me. And Naseer saab was in. And that was a great feeling.Naseeruddin Shah is one of the greatest actors of India. What is your experience working with him?He is amazing. He makes you feel so much at ease. I am blessed.Are you learning Hindi and Dance?Yes. Even during the shoot of Jackpot, I was busy with Ragini MMS dance in the evening. There is so much to be done.Tell us about your role in Jackpot?I play Maya in Jackpot. The role has varied shades. On one hand, I am the manager of Naseeruddin Shah's casino, and on the other hand, I am the love interest of Francis essaYed by Sachiin. And all of us are cons out to out with one another. You don't know which side of the fence Maya is on, or whether she is fence herself. And in that lies the interest.

Porn star Sunny Leone is coming back with her ultra sizzling appearance in Kaizad Gustad’s thriller Jackpot. It would be her second Bollywood film after Pooja Bhatt’s Jism 2. She has also done an item song Leela Teri in Shootout Out Wadala.She has impressed director Kaizad Gustad, who is making his re-entry in filmmaking after a long period. His last film was Katrina Kaif starrer Boom, released in 2003. About working with Sunny Leone, he said, “Excited may be the wrong word. But yes, I'm happy to have worked with her. Sunny is a professional and it was fantastic directing her because she is always trying to give every shot her best. She is always asking questions and I like that about her. I'm blessed to have worked with her.”Producer-turned-actor Sachiin Joshi has been roped in to play opposite Sunny in the film that also features Naseeruddin Shah. About casting, Kaizad said, “I had written the script of Jackpot two years ago in Goa, during the rains. Then I just let it be. Most filmmakers are very possessive about their scripts. I usually leave my first draft sitting for a while. And, then I revisit it. Also, I do not write scripts with an actor in mind. I usually write and then do my casting. Coming to the bit about why Sachiin, well, we met socially and he asked me whether I was working on something. So, I told him about Jackpot. He liked the idea and was ready to roll almost immediately. And, I felt that he suited the role of a street-smart Goan local.”Jackpot is releasing on December 13, 2013.

TV actor Jay Soni is keen to participate in celebrity couple dance reality show Nach Baliye and even approached for the current season with her fiancé Pooja Shah, however, they did not take it up owing to certain reasons.Jay, who admits that makers of NB offered him participation, shares the reason why he couldn’t take the show. “yes, as soon as we got engaged, we were offered Nach Baliye. But as you all are aware, my fiancée is not from the industry, and mine is an arranged relationship. So she will require her own time to get into the groove of things. Also, dancing will be something new for her and I will want her to take enough time to give her acceptance to doing the show,” he expressed.Jay, who won million hearts as the innocent and simple Ishaan in Sasural Genda Phool, also adds that not only he but Pooja also follows Nach Baliye diligently. He says Pooja is now getting the facts right about the competition. “The contest is sinking into her mind right now. So hopefully we will be participating in the dance reality show next year,” averred Jay.He also says that with Sanskaar 2 going on, he could not accept Nach Baliye this time around. “One more reason for us not taking up Nach Baliye is because I am presently busy with Sanskaar –Dharohar Apnon Ki Season 2. I love my work, and I am presently enjoying the twists and turns in the show.”Talking about the daily soap, Jay said, “Well, with Dipika (Pooja Kanwal) entering, there is a love triangle in the show. And viewers are really concerned about the girl that Kishan will choose for himself.”Jay, we hope to see you with your Baliye in the next season of Nach Baliye.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is highly disturbed with the damaged caused by Cyclone Phailin in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, and he has appealed to God to the wellness of people. Going the Twitter way, he posted, “T 1186 -Dear Lord ye #Phailin ko zyaada 'phialne' se rokiye .. daya karen hamaare desh vasiyon par .. surakshit rakkhein un sab ko .. !!” Smile diva Madhuri Dixit-Nene, also posted, “My prayers go out to all the people affected by Cyclone Phailin. May God give them strength to overcome this ordeal.”We hope that the prayers of these celebrities would work in favour of the affected people. Meanwhile, Big B recently celebrated his 71th birthday, and on the big occasion, he went down the memory lane. "It is 71 now. Just last year or just the other day it was 70! The years seem to pass by faster now than they did before," Amitabh posted on his official blog."There was a desire to push the pedal all along those early years, to mature, to become adult, to bring on greater age. Now, you depress the brakes pedal with equal effort, and hope to stem the slide as it were," he added.However, at the same time, he is accepting the years, as he said, "No not I, I accept the years, the giving up on time, on age. It shall happen to us all. That is the commonality of the process of life. We are blessed, all of us."

Sonakshi Sinha, who often said that she is happy with her traditional image and doesn’t need a makeover, is likely to go Vidya Balan’s The Dirty Picture way. Yes, she is in news to have a raunchy song in Prabhu Deva’s forthcoming project R…Rajkumar opposite Shahid Kapoor. It seems, after Ramaiya Vastavaiya’s flop show at box-office, Prabhu Deva is leaving no stone unturned to make his upcoming project a full-pack of entertainment. Earlier, it was reported that he has signed model-turned-item girl Scarlett Wilson for an item number that will feature her opposite film’s villain Sonu Sood. Now, latest report says that he also assigned its lead actress Sonakshi Sinha to flaunt her curves in a special song.Recently, Sonakshi, who was highly impressed by Vidya Balan performance in the Ekta Kapoor's The Dirty Picture, went on to shower praises on her performance in the movie. Does it mean she is also ready to go her way? Because report says Sonakshi has drawn inspiration from Vidya Balan for R...Rajkumar’s new song Gandi baat. She is likely to be seen flaunting her curves in the song choreographed by the dance king Prabhudheva.The song will showcase Shahid in his wildest avatar while Sonakshi would be seen in her sexiest appearance till date and as far as dancing is concerned in the song; it would be completely wild. Interestingly, Sonakshi is used to Prabhu's jigging as she has matched steps with the ace choreographer in Rowdy Rathore and OMG: Oh My God, while for Shahid it's his first ever experience. Let’s see how Sonakshi will shed off her traditional image taking this new challenge for R…Rajkumar!

Buzz about Deepika Padukone dating Ranveer Singh is not new to anyone. And the latest planet witnessed the couple painting things red in Dubai. Yes, they are recently, having a romantic outing in Dubai and spending chilling time with one another.