Bebo is now a size ‘one’

Kareena is in Australia shooting for Mr and Mrs Khanna with Salman Khan and I have been told that she will be the star show stealer for my collection. And now that she is a size one, I have to work doubly hard to get the clothes to fit perfectly”, opening lines as I chat up with ace fashion designer, Manish Malhotra.

Yes, after achieving the much-talked about international figure and initiating a trend of sorts, Bebo is now a size ‘one’. Post-the Tashan and bikini hoopla, Kareena who is currently shooting with Salman Khan in Australia for ‘Main Aur Mrs. Khanna’ is finally giving into the ‘Kapoor urge for food’. That and the hectic shoot schedules are eating up into Kareena’s workout time who will make her first public appearance in the newly acquired figure at IIFA 2008.

Scheduled to be held at Bangkok from June 6-8, IIFA will not just see Kareena grooving to some chartbusting numbers along the likes of Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif and Govinda, but also walking the ramp for her favourite designer Manish Malhotra. B-town’s blue-eyed stylist who’s responsible for the makeover of some of the biggest stars, Manish is checking everything twice over to make sure that this one goes smooth.

The designer who will present a bridal collection focusing on Indians colours, will also experiment with the colour ‘black’. Manish discloses, I am looking forward to the international Indian platform that will allow me to showcase my art. I will be using 15 female models and 5 male models. But right now, I am concentrating on Kareena.”

Kareena will fly down to Bangkok on the 7th, a couple of hours before the fashion extravaganza. No wonder Manish is having sleepless nights !!!

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone to appear in Salman Khan’s Movie

Salman Khan has pulled of a coup of sorts here. According to sources, the actor has managed to sweet talk most of his star friends to make an appearance alongside him in brother Sohail Khan's film, Mr And Mrs Khanna. Shah Rukh Khan leads the impressive list followed by Preity Zinta, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone.

SRK readily agreed to do a guest appearance and the generous superstar is not charging a single rupee for that. The actor is known to make appearances for his close friends and mentors. He has just shot an item number for Rakesh Roshan in Krazzy 4 and will do a cameo in Mr and Mrs Khanna.

Where the ladies are concerned, Preity is a close friend and the two have also starred in many films together like Har Dil Jo Pyar karega, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke and Jaane-e-Man. She is a regular visitor to the Khan residence. Just like Kareena Kapoor, who is playing Mrs Khanna in the film, Priyanka Chopra too has just made up with the actor. The two buried their differences and the actress agreed to do the film the moment Sohail approached her.

As for Deepika, she has been the frontrunner ever since producer Sohail and director Prem Soni started casting for the film. It is believed that Salman is very impressed by the newcomer's charm and ease on screen and had suggested her name. Sohail has also tied up with UTV , who are going to be the film's co-producers. The film is scheduled to go on the floors in March.