Abhishek Bachchan-Priyanka Chopra-Dostana ends

Dainty beauty Priyanka Chopra is in her best of moods these days. The cause of her foul mood is none other than her Dost - Abhishek Bachchan. Known for her soberness and politically correct statements, Priyanka showed her wilder side, as she got feisty with good friend Abhishek Bachchan.

The duo got engaged in a bitter war of words with Priyanka walking off on Abhishek at the 54th Idea Filmfare awards. The gorgeous twosome has a tiff over a petty song. Priyanka was approached to perform at the Filmfare awards which she agreed upon and had presented her choice of songs. But to her dismay Abhishek too was doing a number for the event decided to groove on the same song.

Priyanka selected the track first. Later, Abhishek also wanted the same song as he was performing after a long time and wanted to get jiggy on this particular track.

With Abhishek to willing to budge, Priyanka decided to take the high road and let go of her act.

Does Konkona play a Lesbian?

The gay/lesbian element has been the perfect recipe for the success of a film of late.There has been thalks that Konkona Sen Sharma is playing a lesbian in the latest flick 'The President Is Coming'.

But the fact is that it was nothing but a marketing strategy. It's shocking to know the extent to which filmmakers go to generate hype around a film. And surprisingly though Konkona has no problems with this strategy. She's certainly learnt the tricks of the business.

There was a similar misconseption among the audiences about 'Dostana'. The press kept saying John and Abhishek were playing homosexuals in the film but reality was quite different, as everyone discovered on the release of the film. Konkona's character is quite similar. She plays a woman who pretends to be lesbian in order to make things easier.

One may wonder how happy gay rights groups would be about this increasingly frequent portrayal of homosexuality as a way out of trouble.

Incidentally, 'The President Is Coming' was supposed to release much earlier, but had to be postponed due to the 26/11 terror attacks.

Tarun has plans to make sequel of DOSTANA

Sequels have been successful of late. “Golmaal returns” just proves the fact. Now Tarun Mansukhani wants to try it out too.And he is making to make the sequel of His latest blockbuster – DOSTANA.

Talking of the DOSTANA sequel, Tarun says “A lot of people have asked him about it. Yes it would be a great idea to take the Abhishek - John story forward. But the sequel has to be better than the first part."

Tarun is also working on the animation version of KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI. Incidentally, Tarun had joined Karan as an apprentice when he started KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI and the talented director must be reliving the moments all over again.

Well lets wait and watch what Tarun has in store for the DOSTANA fans.

The Desi Girl Priyanka Chopra to be 'Goddess of Atlantis'

'Desi girl' Priyanka Chopra just couldn't have asked for more from life. On one hand, while she has got the critics and masses under her sway with her brilliant performances in her two back-to-back hit films - Fashion and Dostana, one the other she has added one more jewel in her cap of already glittering feats and achievements, by being chosen as the 'Goddess of Atlantis' at the mega inauguration function of Dubai's latest iconic luxury resort, the $1.5 billion hotel 'Atlantis The Palm' on Palm Jumeirah on November 20. This was one magnanimous function which saw the coming together of all the crème de la crème of Hollywood and Bollywood.

Priyanka also did the gracious act of introducing 'Atlantis Rising', an aerial ballet of fireworks, performed by Grucci family, who did the pyrotechnics in the Beijing Olympics. Amongst the heavyweights who graced this occasion included the likes of Janet Jackson, Robert De Niro, Kylie Minogue, Michael Jordan and Shah Rukh Khan, to name a few.

All in all, Priyanka Chopra is shining on the international map… all over again!

Priyanka turns Blue for Dostana Press Meet

Priyanka Chopra in Bikini Avtar in Dostana

Priyanka Chopra's hot new avatar in Dostana is been adored by fans. The actress has been fending off people by saying that she has donned a “swimsuit” and not a bikini in the film.

Quite interestingly, in Koffee with Karan, the host (Karan Johar) asked the actress what her beau had to say about her hot new turn. And after denying for sometime she said that her boyfriend (GUESS who?) found it quite "hot" and "fab".

There have been many rumours of the couple ending on the splits ville, but this coy remark from the actress should put things on 'back on track.

Who is that so called Mr. Guees? It can be noted that the actress has recently made a declaration that Harman was and will be special for her.

Looks like Mr. Guess is loving Priyanka in the new hott and sexxy "AVTAR".

Harman is Fond of Priyanka in a BIKINI

Priyanka Chopra's hot new avatar in Dostana is been adored by her fans.The actress has been fending off people by saying that she has donned a 'swimsuit'and not a bikini in the film.

Whatever! Quite interestingly, in Koffee with Karan, the host(Karan Johar) asked the actress what her beau had to say about her hot new turn. And after denying for sometime she did say that her boyfriend (Harman Baweja?) found it quite "hot" and "fab".

There have been many rumours of the couple ending on the splits ville, but this coy remark from the actress should put things on 'back on track. Also, the actress recently made another declaration that Harman was and will be special for her.

Looks like Harman is loving priyanka in the new hot "AVTAR".

Bollywood witnesses increasing male skin shows

The leading ladies of Hindi filmdom are in for serious competition from none other than their male counterparts with an ever increasing number of them shedding inhibitions and showing off chiseled torsos and butts.

Whether it is still shots of John Abraham with his shorts half pulled down, showing more than a hint of sculpted butt, in upcoming release "Dostana" or it is the towel-dropping scene of "Saawariya" filmed on Ranvir Kapoor, male nudity is on the high in Indian films.

Looking desirable matters, believes "Dostana"-maker Karan Johar. "No mainstream actor should run away from being sexy," he says. "It's as important for a man to look sexy as it is for a woman. Every superstar has had a high sex appeal - be it Mr. Bachchan, SRK or Hrithik. One must look desirable to be desirable."

"Dostana" promises plenty of display of male sexuality. The film features John in a pseudo homosexual relationship with Abhishek Bachchan even as both hanker for sizzling-hot Priyanka Chopra. Incidentally, Abhishek was named a gay icon a couple of years ago and will be seen working his brooding sexiness to the hilt in the film.

Director Apoorva Lakhia, who made "Shootout at Lookanwala" and "Mission Istanbul", believes that in India women don't go and watch action films, so it helps to have sexy looking men. And in a macho film, it is not uncommon to see girls doing awe-inspiring action stunts while the men look good.

Even mighty superstar Shah Rukh Khan realized what women want when he worked on his abs to reach six-pack status in his last mega hit "Om Shanti Om" after spending nearly two decades without having to take off his shirt for any scene.

The mood in the industry is that these days women want male skin show. It is in demand, says Abhay Deol, a relative newcomer in the industry. Hitting the gym was the first item on Hrithik Roshan's 'to-do' list when he set his eyes on entering filmdom. He managed his first hit without having to show his six-packs but when he had to revive his sagging fortunes it was an open shirt and extremely-low waist jeans that helped.

On the other side of the globe, Hollywood has always known that sex sells more than anything else. In fact, male frontals are getting unprecedented screen time at the multiplex these days - in mainstream popcorn fare and broad comedies - thanks in large part to comic mogul Judd Apatow, who has pledged to shake Americans from their squeamishness about male anatomy in movies.

And the girls are more than happy.

Bobby Deol - the missing link in Dostana

Dharma production's Dostana is making waves much before it's release. No doubt it is one of the the most anticipated movies of the year. The promos featuring the leading stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka on the Miami beach is being much talked about.

One person who has been missing from the promos is actor Bobby Deol, who plays an important role in the film. The actor has been in the industry for a while now, but is yet to deliver a big hit. Who knows, Dostana might just break the ice for Bobby.

So, it's not just two guys (John and Abhishek) vying for Priyanka Chopra's attention but also Bobby Deol. The story goes like this…

When Sameer (Abhishek Bachchan) and Kunal (John Abraham) are turned down for an apartment because the land lady does not want two strapping young men to corrupt her young sexy niece Neha (Priyanka Chopra), they go to plan 'G' - they pretend to be gay to secure the apartment.

All is well till they meet sexy siren Neha and thus begins a journey of fun, frolic and test of friendship. When Neha's boss Abhimanyu (Bobby Deol) enters the fray as the third contender for her affections, it gets even hotter under everyone's vests and bikinis and the boys get down and dirty, in sunny Miami.

We will have to wait a little more to know who gets the girl.

Pantaloons launches Dostana Collection

Karan Johar’s Dostana has inspired Pantaloons. So, Pantaloons has launched a new line of outfits inspired by the youthful style of stars in Dostana.

The movie stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra. Dostana Collection will be available across all 43 Pantaloons stores, across 21 cities. Pantaloons Dostana Collection is inspired by the underlying theme of the movie, which is youthful and stylish .

“Pantaloons Dostana Collection” available at Pantaloons features men’s casual wear including shirts, t-shirts, cargoes and denims ;while the women wear collection includes tops, t shirts and denim. These are available across brands exclusively available at Pantaloons, such as RIG, Bare Denim and Annabelle.

CEO of Pantaloons, Sanjeev Agrawal said, “Films influence fashion in India to a large extent and new trends are set and reset with the release of films. Pantaloons understands this, and constantly looks at films, which represent the aspirations of the youth. Dharma Productions’ – Dostana is one such film, which is youthful and stylish and hence we at Pantaloons have launched a collection inspired by the style statement of the stars.”

Pantaloons has been associated with several films in the past and has created merchandise for films like Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Kya Kool Hain Hum, Krrish, Ta Ra Rum Pum, Tashan, and lately Bachna Ae Haseeno.

Launching stylish outfits inspired and associated with films have become latest and unique trend for promoting movies as well as attires.

Priyanka Chopra promotes Dostana on Verve

If one asks Priyanka Chopra a word that 'binds' Friendship, Company, Companionship, Dosti, Mitr etc...then,she simply rattles it out as 'Dostana'. And Miss Chopra is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to the film's promotion; so much that the latest edition of the fashion magazine 'Verve' has got her on the cover of and has even named the same as 'Dostana special'.

This issue is a special one for the whole of Verve team as it marks its grand Bollywood 'debut' with Dostana. The magazine also plays a key role in the movie. You can feast your eyes with 'Dostana specials' in the issue, which includes a fashion shoot on the film's Mumbai sets, the interpretation of Dostana's working woman executive through the lens of the skirt suit. If that was not enough, there is also a feature titled 'Miami Spice', which has the film's director Tarun Mansukhani offering some exclusive, behind-the-scenes dope from the sun-kissed beaches of Miami.

Besides all this, Priyanka also speaks about her 'relationship' with music. This issue also exhibits this super-actress' 'daughterly side' when she shuffled between her hectic shoots and her ailing father. There's more and more to this Priyanka chic, which can be experienced best, the very moment you get a first hand experience... only in the latest edition of Verve.

Meghna Mathur saves Priyanka Chopra

After facing a number of critics for the series disasters- Love Story 2050 , Chamku, God Tussi Great Ho and Drona , Priyanka Chopra has come up with an answer in the form of Fashion. The film is running to packed houses and many have hailed it as Priyanka’s best performance till date. She plays the character of Meghna Mathur in Fashion. In Fashion, Priyanka Chopra goes through five subtle but distinct phases, tracing her journey from Chandigarh to a top model in Mumbai.

Said a thrilled Priyanka, “My film Fashion has released and I am very excited about it. People have responded to it very well. I am overwhelmed with the reactions from Fashion . More shows are being added and it is running full house. I could not have asked for more.”

Priyanka has shown an array of emotions in Fashion through different scenes. So which was Priyanka’s favourite scene in the film? “It is a very difficult pick. There were many favourite scenes. One of the most difficult scenes for me was the first time Meghna Mathur (Priyanka’s character in Fashion) takes drugs at the night club and whatever happens thereafter. Honestly, I have had a huge stand against drugs. I always say no to drugs. I don’t know people who take drugs also. So I did not know what happens when one takes drugs and how one behaves after taking it. I had to go just by hearsay. Madhur informed me about the reactions of taking drugs and made me speak to a couple of people he knows. That entire sequence was very difficult for me.”

With such an astonishing performance, compliments are naturally pouring in for Priyanka. So which is the best compliment that Priyanka has received till now? “I am very grateful that people have liked the film and my performance. The best compliment that I got was through an SMS which said, ‘In this decade after Rani Mukherjee in Black , your’s was the best performance.’ I thought that was a bit exaggerated but I took it as a compliment.”

Dostana is her next big release coming soon. Abhishek Bachchan an John Abraham being her co-stars.

Shilpa Shetty is the hottest

Many starlets were vying to take up the item song number in Karan Johar’s latest flick, Dostana. It is coveted because it will mean working for the prestigious Dharma productions banner.
But Karan Johar has zeroed into Shilpa Shetty to feature in the song sequence along side John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan.

Why Shilpa Shetty? Karan’s reply is, “Because she is the hottest”. He adds, “We finally zeroed in on Shilpa because she has the best body in town. She has done a fantastic job but credit also goes to choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant and music director Vishal Shekhar. Shilpa’s number will be the introductory song along John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan.”

Tarun Mansukhani who is making his directorial debut with Dostana too was impressed by Shilpa’s professionalism. He says, “Shilpa was comfortable wearing anything for the song. We were to shoot the song in seven days but completed it in four days flat.”

Shipa readily agreed to the project as it is a Karan Johar production and also because it features her favourite crew members such as - Manish Malhotra as the stylist, Mickey Contractor for the make up and Latika for her hair.

Priyanka Chopra unveils Filmfare issue for Dostana promotion

Priyanka unveils Filmfare Issue In Red

DOSTANA is coming to rock you

It’s all happening in the Beach Party Capital of the world . Maimi is the setting for Dharma Productions latest offering “Dostana”The movie is serving a cocktail of all ingredients to do with Friendship, Fun, Frolic and that thing called Love...but with a slight twist – there is a small case of pretending to be Gay!!

When Sameer (Abhishek Bachchan) and Kunal (John Abraham) are turned down for an apartment because the land lady doesn’t want 2 strapping young men to corrupt her young sexy niece Neha (Priyanka Chopra), they go to plan “G – they pretend to be “Gay” to secure the apartment.

All is well till they meet the sexy siren Neha and thus begins a journey of fun, frolic and a test of friendship like never before Neha’s boss Abhimanyu (Bobby Deol) enters the fray as the third contender for her affections.It gets even hotter under everyone’s vests and bikini’s and the boy’s get down and dirty, in sunny Miami.
The result is there to be seen.....

Dostana' hits the theatres on 14 November 2008.

Shilpa dancesto the tune of friendship with K Jo

In sensuous skirts, bikini tops and hair streaked in bright pink, Shilpa Shetty was almost unrecognisable as she shimmered for an item song with Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham in Tarun Mansukhani’s Dostana.

Shilpa swayed sensuously to the item number without charging a penny from Dharma Productions. Shilpa did not want to discuss the monetary aspect of the number. She said" Karan is a dear friend and I wouldn’t let money be an issue between us at all. It’s an extremely chic song with leggy movements.Since practically the whole of Miami lives on the beaches, the number was shot almost entirely there.”

The song, choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant had Shilpa lip synching ‘Shut up and bounce’ all over the beaches of Miami.

When Karan Johar initially approached Shetty for the number, she was reluctant, as she was getting into film production and she didn’t need to do an item number at that stage, no matter how good the offer was. But when she heard the song, she immediately agreed.

Priyanka is the new Item Girl of Bollywood

Actress Priyanka Chopra is on a roll these days. Despite the debacle of Love Story 2050, she has a lot to look forward to this year and so do her fans. The actress is believed to have done a bikini number in Tarun Mansukhani's Dostana . Also recently she has gone ahead and done a sizzling number in the soon-to-be released Drona.

The actress will be seen in a lot of glamorous avatars this season. First was her golden bikini bit in Dostana, then there is the Drona item number, finally culminating in Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion. But coming back to Drona, the actress has just shot an item number for the film. It is believed to be the female version of the title track, to be sung by Sunidhi Chauhan. The dance has been choreographed by Ahmed Khan. The actress plays a character called Sonia in the film. Sonia is Drona's bodyguard. Her character is portrayed as being tough and intense and powerful. The actress professes to have enjoyed shooting for the film as her character was a different one and for which she had to undergo a lot of training. Priyanka's role is perhaps a first for Hindi cinema, where the female is the bodyguard and a sexy and tough one at that. Goldie Behl's Drona is supposed to be a fantasy film, on the lines of Hollywood classics like Indiana Jones and Pirates of The Caribbean.

Shilpa to be seen in Karan’s Dostana as an Item Girl

For all those who think that Shilpa Shetty's popularity is only limited to the UK, this one surely could prove to be an eye-opener. The strikingly beautiful actress created quite a flutter when she was recently shooting for Dharma Productions' Dostana in Miami.


Shilpa, who will be seen after a long gap on the big screen, looks stunning on the beaches of Miami. Shilpa is doing a special item number in the film and was seen having a ball of a time while shooting on the beaches of Miami. The desi-crowd surely went crazy seeing Shilpa dressed in beach-wear and before one could realise, the actress was hounded for autographs and photographs.