New York Gets Good Response

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Director Kabir Khan's "New York", a film about about three friends in the backdrop of 9/11 and its repercussions, has received a heartening response at the box office, according to multiplex representatives.
After the initial bout of advance bookings, the demand for the movie's tickets is only heading north, according to Amit Awasthi, manager (programming and operations) of Spice Cinemas, Noida.
"Bookings for the film have been 96-100 percent. It is expected that in about three days, revenues will cross Rs.1.2-1.3 million for us," said Awasthi.
Representatives from Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (R-ADAG) owned BIG Cinemas as well as from Satyam Cineplex, echoed similar sentiments.
"Currently 'New York' is giving 100 percent booking and most shows are houseful. As for revenues, we have collected 85 percent for today (Saturday)," said Munish Sharma, general manager (marketing), Satyam Cineplex.
Though Tushar Dhingra, chief operating office, BIG Cinemas did not divulge figures, he said that the film has "opened very soundly and is giving good results".
"It has proved to be a strong box office ledge for multiplexes. After a long long time, with the knack that this movie has, it has been able to pull the crowds to the cinema halls again," he said.
For most multiplexes across the country, "New York", which stars John Abraham, Katrina Kaif and Neil Nitin Mukesh in the lead, has brought in a much-needed whiff of fresh air, especially after the end of the producer-multiplex strike.
After the strike, which resulted in losses of Rs.3.5 billion for the Indian film industry, ceased, films like "Kal Kissne Dekha", "Paying Guests", "Let's Dance" et al, failed to create a buzz at the box office.
However, trade pundits had predicted a positive fate for "New York" thanks to its star cast and the Yash Raj Films banner under which it has been produced.
"The audience is hungry for new and exciting content and considering it's A-list star cast, promotional spree and its banner (YRF) - 'New York' is definitely going to bring in a very good business in its opening weekend itself," Joginder Mahajan, a Delhi-based distributor had told IANS before the film's release.
Now that the film's business is picking up, what remains to be seen is whether it sustains it's position for a week or not as Sajid Nadiadwala's big ticket film "Kambakkht Ishq", starring Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor and Hollywood stars Sylvester Stallone, Denise Richards and Brandon Routh, awaits its release Friday

My mom didn't like me in bikini

Karenna now gonna make her mother happy by doing no more bikini shots as her mother Bibita is not happy in kareena's two -piece bikini.

"No more bikini shots for me. I mean I'm very happy with the kind of attention and adulation I got for getting into a bikini in 'Tashan'. And I wasn't uncomfortable wearing it. Why should I be? I've the physique to carry it off. But that's it.

."My mother didn't like me in a bikini. Also the kind of work that I'm doing now in '3 Idiots' or Rensil D'Silva's film doesn't require that kind of exposure," Kareena told IANS.

With Kareena being extremely busy with her career and beau Saif Ali Khan, mom Babita has a lot of time on hand.

"She now does a lot of charity work with charitable institutions like the Mount Mary Old Age Home in Bandra and other places. She's a very giving woman. I should know. She sacrificed her own career and joys to bring up my sister and me," said the actress.
Not too many people know that Babita is half Christian.

"Her mother was a Christian and father a Sindhi. So we are as fond of the church as we're of the temple. Christmas is a big event for us," said Kareena.
Surprisingly, the actress is full of praise for her supposed archrival Priyanka Chopra.
"I don't know why so much is made of our rivalry. We're in totally different spaces. She does her own films. I do mine. Whenever we meet, she's really sweet to me. I don't understand why we're made out to be two squabbling sirens. Please, we're grown up women," said Kareena who has also kissed and made up with Aishwarya Rai.

As far as conducting a career goes, Kareena's role model is Aishwarya.
"I love the way she carries herself and the roles she's choosing after marriage. I'd like to follow that pattern when I get married," she said.
But that's a long way off. At the moment Kareena is just happy being with Saif.
"He may appear to be very volatile and undecided, just like me. But actually he takes all the right decisions on my behalf. He's totally into his books while I love films. I keep him clued in to what's happening in the industry. We're both Aamir (Khan) fans. After 'Ghajini', I think the next film Saif will see will be my '3 Idiots'. And this time it won't be for Aamir."

Kareena, whose next release is the much-hyped "Kambakkht Ishq", is also reading some scripts.
"I'm definitely going to read some scripts and select the right films to do after '3 Idiots' and Rensil's film. I've to find films that justify my presence."
The actress has also bought a new apartment for herself in a building called Queen.
"Of course, my mother is moving with me. I can't live, breathe or take one step without my mother. The only difference is she'll now have a separate apartment. But we're still on the same floor," she said.
As for the home that Saif is preparing for the two of them, Kareena said: "That won't be ready for another two years. That's how long it's going to be before we get married anyway. Right now my diary is filled up till 2010. There's no space for even a runaway marriage."

Katrina Kaif Now Gonna Sale Her Clothes For The Charity Her Mother's NGO

Bollywood barbie girl Katrina Kaif says she gonna sale his clothes for the charity of her mother's NGO.Well Katrina If u keep wearing that kind of dresses then what will u gonna sale? You not gonna be earn so much money if u sake your this kind of clothes well we all hope you should gonna help ur mother's NGO alot.

Katrina says she wants to collect more then 50 lakhs.Well this is good Kartina,she says she will sale all of his favourite clothes specially the one's which she likes more.

Well done Kartina and best of luck for the charity but i advise you to sale the clothes which earns u more,well if u sale these kind of clothes which u can see in the picture then it will be difficult for u to earn more then u desire .

Katrina Kaif Decided To Star In The Films Without 'Make Up"

Bollywood Actress Katrina Kaif decided that he will not gonna use any makeup for her films.This news has been very shoking for all fans of Katrina Kaif well i'm really looking forward to see Katrina without the makeup.This is very risky move Katrina,be carefull this can make lots of problems for u to remain at the top in bollywood.
Well she's beautifull,sexy & superb actress so i think this decidion not gonna harm alot to Katrina Kaif.
Best of luck for Katrina Kaif.

Shilpa Shetty 'shines' on Vogue cover this month

"Kabhi kabhi jeetne ke liye kuch haarna bhi padta hai ....aur haarkar jeetne walon ko Baazigar kehte hain"
If you were to guess the name of the cover girl of the latest edition of Vogue, the above line would definitely make sense. Not just for the reason that it's from her debut film but also because it suits her more than to anyone else this season. With her IPL team Rajasthan Royals' not making it to the finals, Shilpa Shetty did face a defeat recently. But, not the one to sob, Shilpa is raring to go and how! She can be seen sizzling while looking her curvaceous best on the cover of the recent edition of Vogue.
If the title 'The Business of being Shilpa Shetty' is anything to go by, then, it's totally needless to say that the story angle is surely tilting to more of Shilpa - the businesswoman as compared to Shilpa - the actress. Validating this is none other than her 'Prince Charming' Raj Kundra, who says "I saw the international appeal Shilpa had and suggested she make a brand of herself. She's taken to business like a fish to water. I call her India's Martha Stewart".
While talking about the change in her life, Shilpa says, "I like the idea of reinventing myself, of moulding and enhancing one's personality...I am not someone you would call a conventional beauty". To read more about Shilpa - the businesswoman, pick up the latest copy of Vogue.

Malika 'Shake"

One Mallika Sherawat, please! A curious crowd gathered to watch as Bollywood sizzler Mallika Sherawat got down and dirty to whip up a milkshake named after her at the Millions of Milkshakes in West Hollywood.
The Mallika Shake comes with Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Strawberries -- topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
With this, Mallika joins the league of Hollywood celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Victoria Beckham, David Beckham and Paris Hilton, who have milkshakes named after them.
Sherawat arrived at Millions of Milkshakes after a special event for her new film Hisss (co-starring Slumdog Millionaire's Irrfan Khan) at the Fangoria Convention downtown. "Hisss" has started post-production in Los Angeles after a 6-month shoot in India.

Kareena on The Cover Page of Elle

Kareena is now getting closer to become the No.1 Diva of Bollywood. She is taking over all the other actresses for quite some time now .She is in the news for every thing she does ,wear or her love.
Now Kareena is the ’Cover Girl” for this month’s issue of Elle. Kareena looks great, cool & beautiful on this mint fresh cover. Kareena is really excited about his upcoming films in 2009 with Saif Ali Khan. Well her busy schedule of shooting made her said ‘Some things can,t be planned. She also speaks about the relationship with Saif and the things which he learnt from him.Atlast Kareena has reached what she has dreamed of.