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First Look: Yash Raj's Ishaqzaade

Last updated on: March 17, 2012 10:40 IST


The revolution sparked off by Band Baaja Baaraat manifests itself strongly in the latest Yash Raj Films trailer for Ishaqzaade, directed by BBB writer and Do Dooni Chaar director Habib Faisal, and starring Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra.

Arjun, Boney Kapoor's son, here looks a scraggly youth, a bearded character with a nice grin and a slightly weak dialogue delivery. Think Gabbar Singh, freshly out of college. Parineeti, who was the only good thing about Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, seems suitably feisty.

What really works for the trailer is the feel of it all. Of the lawlessness, the handguns and the brashness of this Bonnie-in-a-chunni and Clyde-in-chappals combination.

Faisal's great with local flavours and this UP-based romance/actioner looks set to be quite a ride. The music's by Amit Trivedi, and there seems to be much room for both thumkas and tamanchas here.

The trailer has lots of running, cocking of guns, dancing, and, whenever rebuked by the girl, a pout from the boy. This could genuinely be fun.

Exclusive: Unconventional, hillarious VICKY DONOR!

Last updated on: March 17, 2012 10:40 IST


If debutant actor Ayushmann Khurrana's views are to go by, then it is the stress and the pressure of daily life that is behind the considerable decrease in the sperm count of boys in the last ten years.

The actor's forthcoming film 'Vicky Donor' is a romantic comedy based on sperm donation and infertility. It marks the debut of John Abraham as a producer.

Sri Sri carries message of peace to Wagah border

Last updated on: March 17, 2012 10:40 IST


If the people and religious leaders of India and Pakistan come together, politicians will have to follow soon, believes spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

He made the comments during an interactive session with the media on Wednesday evening, after completing a three-day visit to Pakistan.

Sri Sri was responding to claims that any attempt to bring the people of the two countries together will invariably get politicised.

"We entered Pakistan through the Wagah border by foot. We were warmly welcomed by many youth," he narrated.

Sri Sri began his journey by inaugurating the Art of Living Peace Centre in Islamabad. Just before leaving for New Delhi on Wednesday evening, he inaugurated another Peace Centre in Karachi.

Don't Miss: The rocking Bad Boys of Dance

Last updated on: March 17, 2012 10:40 IST


Watch The Bad Boys of Dance- America's famous modern dance company. Last week they made Mumbai groove to some of their hit numbers.

The dance company has performed at the New York Fashion Week, Broadway, USA International Ballet Competition, with celebrities such as Elton John and on hit TV shows such as "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You think You Can Dance".

Agent Vinod's TOPLESS beauty!

Last updated on: March 17, 2012 10:40 IST


She is the latest hottie to join Bollywood's club of item girls.

Model-turned-actor Mallika Haydon is making her movie debut next month with Agent Vinod and will be seen in not one but two item numbers in it.

Finally Beti B is named!

Last updated on: March 17, 2012 10:40 IST


Beti B's finally got a name!

According to the latest reports in a leading English daily, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's little bundle of joy has been named Aaradhya Bachchan.

The Bachchan's had been fiercely protective of the newest member of the family ever since Aishwarya gave birth on November 16 last year.

Since they took over four months to think of a suitable name for the baby girl, fans and media christened her Beti B and the name has become quite popular.