Bollywood:The actress Namrata Shirodkar who was known firstly for her supporting roles in movies, gave up her career when Namrata married Tollywood star, Mahesh Babu, in 2005 and has since established in Hyderabad. Now, after six years since working in Bollywood, the otherwise reserved and media shy Namrata had a candid conversation with Vickey Lalwani, revealing why she gave up her acting career and her life as the wife of a renowned actor.She made her Bollywood debut in 1998 with a small role in the super hit film Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, starring Salman Khan and Twinkle Khanna. And from then, Namrata Shirodkar went on to make a name for herself in the industry.
Would you say that you are living a life of luxury, since your marriage to the southern superstar Mahesh Babu?
I had many luxuries in life, even before I tied the knot (smiles). No, my life has not become more comfortable. Yes, Mahesh is a big star. But he doesn’t like to flash his money.He is a very level-headed man. We are not party animals that belong to the Page 3 circuit in Hyderabad. We are happy sitting at home. (more…)

Ever thought of reliving the time Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol spent together while shooting the song Zara sa jhoom loon… in a Swiss train from the film, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ). Now, Bollywood fans can actually go that distance and not return disappointed. Jungfra u Railways in Switzerland recently inaugurated a train named after the Bollywood veteran Yash Chopra. Complete with his signature and name on a signboard, the train was launched by the filmmaker in the presence of Jungfrau Railways CEO Urs Kessler in Switzerland on Friday. (more…)

Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor says his sisterRiddhima had an edge over him because she is a girl and hopes every girlchild in the country is lucky enough to enjoy that kind of importance in the family. He also welcomes women’s empowerment in filmdom.
“On International Women’s Day I salute my mother for the values which she imbibed in my sister Riddhima and me. She taught us by example that men and women are equal. (more…)

Kajal Agarwal who was wooed by Karthi in Naan Mahaan Alla is ruling the roost in Tollywood and also has a few tamil films to her credit. She is all set to dazzle Bollywood now. The lady has been signed opposite popular Bollywood star Ajay Devgn. The film is the remake of Suriya- Anushka starrer Singam and the Hindi version will be helmed by director Rohit Shetty.Though this film would be Kajal’s first Hindi project as a full leng

th solo heroine, Kajal is not entirely new to Hindi filmdom for she has appeared in a small role as Aishwarya Rai‘s friend in the 2004 film Kyun Hogaya Na.

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Every year on the eve of Republic Day (Jan. 26) celebrations, the Government of India confers Padma Shri awards (4th highest civilian awards) to recognize people’s unmatched contribution in various areas.

This year Padma Shri Award ceremony belonged to three versatile actors from Bollywood: Kajol, Irrfan Khan, and Tabu, who were awarded for their unmatched contribution to the Indian cinema at the ceremony. (more…)

The super talented actors Kajol, Tabu and Irrfan Khan and singer Usha Uthup have been named for the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour on the eve of Republic Day, yesterday.

Katrina reigns Bollywood as queen bee: A-listers such as Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor and Bipasha Basu do not attract audiences this year, while Lady Luck’s favorite post-Katrina Kaif and Malaika Arora Khan girl along with a number of newcomers managed to get the clock ticking for Bollywood heroines to keep. (more…)