Lakme Fashion Week kicked off the Summer/Resort 2010 Collections with Rocky S who came up in a palette of pastel hues like pink, peach, nude and turquoise and then moved to luxurious shaded tones which finally ended with ivory and black….and lots of gold trim and embellishment. All of it accessorized with diamonds from a new collection ‘Queenie for Giantti’ (a new line from sponsor Gitanjali Lifestyle) and the well known Bombay jewelry designer, socialiter and columnist. The showstopper for Rocky S was his all time favorite Bipasha Basu.
Deepika Padukone was the showstopper for the designers Shantanu and Nikhil who entered the sports arena with their new S&N label for Adidas Style Essentials. The collection called “Motochic” included track pants, shirts, muscle sleeve and body hugging Tees, skirts, tunics as well as trendy bags, belts and wallets, footwear and accessories. The entire collection was in (NYC) taxi cab yellow, black and white….and was presented on a runway/roadway, with flashing lights, road detours and the white line down the middle– keeping the models in and out of the traffic.
Check out Bipasha Basu and Deepika Padukone as they sizzle on the ramp for Lakme Fashion Week 2010.
Even though her last release ‘Blue’ could not create magic at the box-office, Lara Dutta was much appreciated for her new lean and fit look. The actress is once again in media limelight as her forthcoming ‘Housefull’ is set to hit the screens. This months Lara Dutta exudes beauty and sensuousness on the cover of Vogue India (March 2010). Wearing an ice-blue hip-hugging silk skirt and a cream cardigan with plunging neckline, Dutta looks as ravishing as ever.
For those who want to know more about the beauty, there is an article in the mag where Lara says, “I need therapy when it comes to shopping. I have no rules. My friends call me a compulsive shop alcoholic and joke that I can find arm loads to buy even at the paanwalla.
Check out Lara Dutta with her mesmerizing look on Vogue!
These days the Bollywood stars seem to be giving up their starry airs for the good. Recently, our space talked about Hema Malini and Deepika Padukone taking economy class flights. Now, we have it that Katrina Kaif was comfortable to hop into a train while she wanted to go on a shopping spree in Bangkok.
It so happened that Kat was recently in Bangkok shooting for a new commercial. When she was free from work, she decided to go shopping but as she stepped out of the hotel, she realised there was a huge traffic jam. However, there was no stopping the beauty as she took a train to the shopping district despite warnings from her well-wishers that it was not quite safe for her to do so.
So, Katrina boarded a train for the first time in several years, had a wonderful time shopping at Siam Paragon Shopping Centre and at another luxury mall on Sukhumvit Road and ended up buying a few pairs of boots as she is extremely fond of them. She shopped at
Lux is the brand synonymous with beauty and film stars with biggies like Aishwarya Rai, SRK, Priyanka Chopra and Abhishke Bachchan being associated with the brand. Now, the latest entrant to join the honored bandwagon is none other than beautiful and gorgeous Katrina Kaif who has been chosen to endorse Lux’s sensuous new variant - ‘Lux Purple Lotus & Cream’, a soap infused with anti-ageing properties.
The new commercial has been shot in Bangkok and directed by Marco. Katrina has been styled by fashion designer Rocky S, the music has been composed by trio Shankar Ehsaan Loy and her makeup has been done by the beauty magician Subhash Vagal.
Katrina Kaif, as the new brand ambassador for Lux, said, “I feel honored to be chosen by Lux as the face of such an iconic brand. It is with great pride that I join the legendary Lux beauty brigade, and only hope that my association with the brand grows stronger in the years to come. It is the ultimate aspiration of any bollywood star to be associated with a renowned beauty brand like Lux. The new Lux variant, truly makes your skin softer than a petal. Since bathing is a daily ritual, it’s very important to use the right kind of soap that moisturizes your skin and leaves you feeling your gorgeous best! As an ardent believer of the age old saying that beauty starts with great looking skin, I would really urge all you women out there to experience this new variant and feel your skin become soft and supple.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sudhanshu Vats, VP, Home Care & Skin Cleansing, HUL said, “We are very pleased to have the gorgeous bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif on board, to endorse our new variant. Lux over the years has always been known for introducing exciting innovative variants for its consumers and here’s another such variant which is sure to appeal to consumers with its unique purple color and sensuous aroma. We look forward to this variant becoming a favorite amongst consumers across India.”
Both of them are probably the most stylish and most sought about actors in Bollywood, but unfortunately they are yet to be paired together. Talking about Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif, the duo appear together for the first time in the special issue of Harper’s Bazaar, the world’s oldest fashion magazine with 29 international editions as it successfully completes one year in India.
The issue which was unveiled on February 23rd at a glittering ‘Inspiration Bollywood’ evening held at Lap, New Delhi, raises a toast to the most influential element for Fashion in India -‘Bollywood’.
BAZAAR’s anniversary issue includes a number of novelties with taller format and the glittering masthead.
Visiting India on the occasion of the first anniversary celebrations of Harper’s BAZAAR India, Kim St Clair Bodden, Vice President and Executive Director of Hearst Magazines International said “We are extremely proud to see that in merely one year, the magazine has found its way into homes and boutiques across India. With the success of the magazine, we renew our commitment to our readers that we will continue not only to evolve as a brand but also deliver challenging and relevant content. Our ability to develop editorial concepts that appeal to local sensibilities enables us to fulfill the growing demand for International titles in India.”
Sujata Assomull, Editor, Harper’s BAZAAR India said “It has been a year of fabulous style for us. Real style has always been the mantra of Harper’s Bazaar, working closely with Indian and international luxury brands and designers, we are all about fashion that works for you. This is why we chose Bollywood as the theme for our first anniversary issue. Bollywood has become the international style face of India and there is no question that in India fashion comes from the reel and not the ramp.”
Deepika Padukone’s soon to be released ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ opposite Farhan Akhtar is getting rave reviews even before its release and with the film all set to hit the screens shortly, Deepika seems to be everywhere right from interviews to promos and on the glossy covers.
This time the girl has been chosen for the cover page of the 50th issue of glossy magazine ‘Maxim’. The issue has Deepika get candid about being surrounded by men right since her early days when she was a badminton player and then a model. She also gives some preferences on how she would want her ideal date to be. Deepika also discusses her current favorite movies.
On the personal front, I find this photoshoot of Deepika is quite dull and boring and very unlike the way ‘Maxim’ presents its girls. The ‘X’ factor is missing here! Check out for yourself and let us know your thoughts on this…..
Milap Zaveri who has impressed everyone with his writing skills is making his directorial debut with ‘Jaane Kahan Se aayi Hai’ starring Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ruslaan Mumtaz and Sonal Sehgal.
With this film, former Miss Sri Lanka Jacqueline Fernandez is all set to impress her fans with her fluent Marathi and the person who has taken up the responsibility of traching the beauty with the language is her co-star Riteish Deshmukh, who is taking up the opportunity between shoots to teach Jackie his mother tongue.
Jackie is new to the industry and is making a conscious effort to improve her Hindi and to learn Marathi. Courtsey Riteish, her Marathi is getting better than her Hindi now!
Vidya Balan has a string of movies to her credit- Parineeta, Munnabhai, Salaam-e-ishq, Guru, Eklavya, Heyy Babyy, Halla Bol, Bhool Bhulaiya, Kismet Konnection and most recently Paa. All these movies have given her critical acclaim for her acting talents, but nothing could give the sensuous tag to her the way the most recent ‘Ishqiya’ has given her.
She had been trapped being called as “Behenji” type actress who was constantly being criticized for her dressing style, but with ‘Ishqiya’ she has sent the message through that “she can be seductress too” signaling that she is ready to fit in current trend.
February sees her on the cover story of ‘Verve’ and ‘The Man’. For the latter, she was styled by Vikram Phadnis and her makeup was done by Shreyas Mhatre.
Here is an excerpt from her interview with ‘The Man’:
“I am a good listener but I rarely give advice. When the good times are between two people, the problems too should remain between them. A relationship is never perfect; you have to work at it. You can’t be running in opposite directions at the first sign of dissent.
There is no perfect person you can connect with at all levels. A guy can’t be a looker, intelligent, sensitive, the guy that your friends and family like, a guy who likes the things you like and all that. Sometimes, if he is all that and he is available he may not have a sense of humour. May be he seems perfect on the face of it, but when you get to know him, the problems start. No two human beings are a perfect fit. That’s the joy and beauty of being in a relationship.
When the dressing debacle happened two years ago, I was bothered by it. Until then I’d only been heaped with praises and then suddenly, the criticism came in truckloads. I didn’t know how to deal with it. Then I looked at it objectively — they did have reason to criticise me. Most of it was exaggerated. I am clearly not a fashionista.
As an actor people expect me to look my best all the time. I didn’t realise that people were actually happy seeing me the way I am. It was not just about clothes — I was going through a period of confusion where I was giving a certain vibe. I was unsure, not happy with the way I was looking and trying to be someone I am not.”
Check out Vidya Balan for the two magazines.
Femina has come out with its latest issue which celebrates 50 most beautiful women. The magazine conducted a multi-media poll and guess who emerged as the winner! Obviously and undoubtedly, it was Katrina Kaif who has already been awarded the Best Female Style Icon at IIFA Awards and was the most searched Indian celeb on Google. Other beautiful women in the list included writer Jhumpa Lahiri, actresses Kalki Koechlin and Preity Zinta, shuttler Saina Nehwal, and Priyanka Gandhi.
She accepted her award at the ITC hotel where she also launched the issue of the magazine in which she appears on the cover page. Accepting her award, Katrina said ”All of us are achievers in our own right and this is a celebration of the uniqueness of women. I believe beauty is more than physical attractiveness.”
Vindu Dara Singh may have created nationwide stir after winning the season 3 of the reality show ‘Big Boss’, but his better half, wife Russian model Dina Umarova, wins everyone by her stunning pics in bikini for the 2010 Cloud Nine calendar of the famous fashion photographer Manish Chaturvedi.
Last year, the calendar was shot in Mahabaleshwar. This year, the setting was the sun-kissed beaches of Naigaon (on the outskirts of Mumbai).
Vindu Dara Singh had been earlier married to the Bollywood actress Farah, the elder sister of actress Tabu. They have since divorced and have a son Fateh Randhawa.
After 7 years of his divorce with Farah, he got married to Dina Umarova, a Russian model with whom he has a daughter Amelia.
Check out Dina in bikini for the calendar and also at the launch of the calendar in Mumbai.
When Louis Vuitton came to Mumbai to unveil its latest store at top hotel in Mumbai, top Bollywood stars poured in to attend the store launch and they all were spotted wearing obviously some great LV dresses.
Freida Pinto, who was greeted warmly by Yves Carcelle, the brand’s chairman and CEO, was seen pretty in a knee length salmon dress from LV’s special customized archive collection. Kangana Ranaut and Genelia D’souza were seen sporting a fringe. Black was the choice not only for sexy Malaika Arora Khan’s short dress but also for for Lara Dutta, Dia Mirza, Preity Zinta, Deepika Padukone, Mehr Rampal and Neelam Kothari. Also present were sisters Shilpa and Shamita Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Dino Morea, Abhay Deol, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Kapoor, Diandra Soares, Nina Manuel, Nethra Raghuraman, Carol Gracias, Binal Trivedi and Bhavna Sharma.
Hosted by Vivek Oberoi and very pretty Diya Mirza, the Max Stardust Awards show 2010 took place amidst much glamour and glitter witnessing the presence of who’s who of Bollywood. Adding to the attraction were dazzling performances from the likes of Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan among others. The list of the winners in various categories are:
Superstar Of Tomorrow - Male
Ranbir Kapoor – Wake Up Sid & Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Breakthrough Performance – Male
Abhimanyu Singh – Gulaal
Breakthrough Performance - Female
Shahana Goswami – Firaaq
Hottest Film Of The Year
Love Aaj Kal
Hottest New Director
Ayaan Mukherjee – Wake Up Sid
Exciting New Face
Jacqueline Fernandez – Aladin
Best Actress
Preity Zinta – Videsh
Best Film
Chintuji
Best Director
Ranjit Kapoor – Chintuji
READERS CHOICE AWARDS
Dream Director
Imtiaz Ali – Love Aaj Kal
Best Film Of The Year – Comedy
All The Best
Best Film Of The Year – Action / Thriller
Wanted
Best Film Of The Year – Drama
3 Idiots
Star Of The Year – Male
Amitabh Bachchan – Paa
Star Of The Year – Female
Kareena Kapoor – Kurbaan & 3 Idiots
Best Actor In A Supporting Role
Abhishek Bachchan – Paa
Best Actress In A Supporting Role
Kirron Kher – Kurbaan
Best Actor In A Comedy Role
Ajay Devgn – All The Best
Best Actor – Popular
Akshay Kumar – Blue
Best Actress – Popular
Katrina Kaif – New York, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Check out the exclusive pics from the event at Bollywood-stars.net.
