SRK won't shake a leg at IPL 2 finale
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While Shah Rukh Khan insists it's because of his shoulder injury, the pathetic performance of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is possibly the main reasonThere's bad news for Shah Rukh Khan fans across the globe.
They'll miss King Khan in action, as he won't be performing at the grand finale of the IPL season 2, which will be held at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg tomorrow.
The finale will have a grand show put up by Cineyug's Morani Brothers and Development Network Africa.
Says a source from South Africa, "The Morani Brothers are very close to Shah Rukh and are scripting and directing the event.
It's strange that Shah Rukh, who performs in almost every show of the Morani's, won't be performing this time. In fact he's not even going t o south Africa for the finals."
Commenting on SRK not performing at the finals, Mohammed Morani, says, "Shah Rukh has been a part of most of our shows and it's sad not to have him this time. Actually, he's busy shooting and didn't have dates for the event."
Besides, a source adds that people had expected SRK to come for the IPL finals and cheer his team but apparently he's keeping a low profile, as KKR failed miserably in the tournament.
"Hence, Shah Rukh just wants to keep away from all the controversies and concentrate on his work," he says.
Speaking to MiD DAY, Shah Rukh said, "I won't be able to perform at the IPL finals this time as my shoulder is till healing."
A source close to Shah Rukh, dismissing the gossip, says, "Shah Rukh is busy completing his shooting commitments and hence, he's unable to attend the event.
Also, he's not keeping a low profile – it's just that there are no parties or social events for him to attend right now."
But a source from South Africa perseveres, "Shah Rukh performed at builder Kanti Govani's nephew's wedding, which was held on April 30. If he could perform then, why not now?" he questions.
Apart from Katrina Kaif and Shilpa Shetty, the IPL finals won't have any big tinsel town stars performing this year.
However, Morani says, "As IPL is a global event, it will witness performances by Eddy Grant, percussionist Sivamani with 100 drummers, Akon, Miss Bollywood (South Africa) and quite a few internationals acts."
In Pics: Kareena Kapoor Performs at ‘Kal Kissne Dekha’ Concert
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In Pics: Neetu Chandra at Big 92.7 FM's Promotional Signature Campaign
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'Let the John in you be your struggle’
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There’s more to John Abraham’s body than big biceps, great abs and a sexy butt, I kid you not. You’re forgetting his heart.The Bollywood hunk, who let it all show in Dostana, believes he is here for a purpose. And that purpose is to be a role model to people. “Look at it holistically, philosophically, realistically... John Abraham is known for fitness, for thinking right, for living a clean and disciplined life,” he told me earnestly.
When I go to the gym, middle-aged women come up and ask me, ‘I have a knee problem, it is okay if I run?’ I tell them, ‘Yes, but I’d prefer if you simply walked on the treadmill instead.
And they heave a sigh of relief. They feel if John Abraham can workout, so can we! It’s a big thing that they take my word like the Bible.
That, I believe, is the actor’s biggest connect with his audience. His simplicity — which shows up in his personality. It’s his strength. I caught him gymming in Mumbai last week having just completed two films — David Dhawan’s Hook Ya Crook and Deven Khote’s Phillum City — before getting into a month-long workshop in June to prepare for Abbas Tyrewala’s 1-800-Love, and, after that, taking off to London for two months’ work. Films are happening, and John is super-excited about his next, New York, in which he has a completely different look. “Post New York, people (including myself) will look at me in different light... Meaning? I didn’t quite realise what genuine hard work can do. Hunger, I’ve always had, but I didn’t know what effort I had put in until I saw the result.
Talking about effort, and result, brought us back to fitness... and working out. He is touched when his directors tell him, “Work your body the way you need to look in your character.” The beach body look he developed for Dostana is a good example of this. “But I’m over and done with that look,” John protested. And it is true, the actor has leaned out, he’s looking far less muscular now. “Which doesn’t mean I’m ever going to be unfit.
It’s just that I’m relaxed about the way I’m now looking. Every film is not about the body. You have to be honest to the job and true to the character. And honesty comes out in the way you perform your role rather than in how you concentrate on yourself.
But yes, he is convinced his body, his great sex appeal, is of no use if he cannot take time out to be a brand image for fitness. “If I can’t influence people, what’s the point,” he asked. Which is when one little old lady came up in the gym and shyly suggested, “Why don’t you take off your tee-shirt?” And John Abraham blushed.
John Says So...
Don’t do anything in excess. I’m not here to opinionate, but I’d be glad if you gave up smoking and drinking.
There’s no shortcut to fitness. If you go looking for magic mantras, you’ll be disappointed; you need to gym. A healthy diet helps, but you need to workout to tone up.
Think right. Keep your thoughts clean and clear. I’m scared of over-religious people. I believe the time spent praying should be used to do good deeds.
Keep smiling, it’s the best facial exercise. When you smile, you work your face and everybody else’s hearts.
Take a break from work, from your mundane lifestyle, take time out for yourself. Don’t get too caught up with work, ask for time, if you don’t ask — you don’t get.
Go out and help someone who needs a hand. Do this not as social work, but for yourself, the reward is beautiful.
If you aspire to be like me, let the John Abraham in you be the struggle to reach where you want to be, and let the rest of you — just be you.
Asin shifts into her own apartment
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Asin Thottumkal is finally ready to live independently. She recently moved out of her parents’ Lokhandwala apartment and has shifted into her own house at Green Acres, which is in the same locality.The actress permanently shifted base from Kerala to Mumbai once she made her mark in Bollywood with Ghajini after which she bagged films like London Dreams and The 19th Step among others.
A close friend of Asin said, “She has been house hunting since 2007. It took her two years to move out of her parents’ house. She decided to stay by herself the day she turned 21.”
Asin doesn’t plan to hire an interior designer. “She is busy doing up her new house as she is determined to design it just the way she likes it. Asin has decided to keep the interiors young and contemporary with minimal furniture as she doesn’t want too much clutter,” added the friend.
Asin said, “I had been looking for a house for a very long time. The back-to-back shooting and travel schedules kept me extremely busy. Finally, I have shifted into my own apartment and I am very happy with it.”
Incidentally, Sridevi and Tabu live in the same society.
Akshay & John to play pole dancers
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All you women out there get ready to start panting! Two of Bollywood’s hottest hunks, Akshay Kumar and John Abraham will play pole dancers in a strip club in David Dhawan’s son Rohit’s directorial debut.The film is being produced by Hariom Productions, which is owned by Akshay Kumar. This isn’t the first time that Akshay and John will be seen together in a film. Earlier too the two hunks starred together in Priyadarshan’s 2005 film, Garam Masala. But things promise to get far hotter in the forthcoming film. A source said, “Earlier, Akshay was supposed to be part of Rohit’s film, Come On Pappu. However, the film did not work out. Meanwhile, there were talks of a romantic comedy, which Akshay had offered to star in as well as produce. Rohit’s untitled film is about Akshay and John, who lose their jobs because of the recession. As they are unable to find a decent job, they become pole dancers at the same strip club where they try to outdo each other. John and Akshay will undergo training for pole dancing in LA before the shoot begins. The film will be shot in some of the most exotic locales.”
It will certainly be a treat to watch two of the hottest actors wearing almost nothing but their gorgeous smiles.
Bips, John live in
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It’s not quite like the last Bollywood horror film 13-B, but yes, this tale does involve a house... and, trying to live in that house, is Bollywood hottie Bipasha Basu!Bips, who has a penthouse in a Santacruz high-rise, was forced to move out when this place took a beating in the savage rains of 26/7 in 2005. “I had to get my home renovated after that horrible incident,’’ said the Bengali beauty, who moved into a rented apartment a few lanes away while the interior work began in her devastated penthouse. And here comes the twist in the tale.
“I started getting a lot of negative vibes,” admitted Bipasha, “I just didn’t feel good living there.” What’s worse — since it was a rented place, she had to send her pet dog Poshto, a Chihuahua the actress absolutely dotes on, to live with her parents at their suburban home.
But the bad vibes in rented apartment really took their toll on her in the last couple of months. And finally Bips locked up the place and began virtually living out of a suitcase. “I’m even endorsing a luggage brand only for this,’’ she joked.
She’s started looking forward to outdoor shoots now, the actress said, “because this way I don’t have to go around Mumbai looking for a roof over my head”.
Lest you get the idea that the Bengali bomshell is on the lookout for PG accommodation, chill... While her own apartment is still two months away from completion, and Bips is planning a puja and a “nice, big housewarming party there’’, she alternatively takes up residence with either her parents or beau John Abraham. He, too, has a penthouse at Land’s End in Bandra. And it’s big enough for two!
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