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These women love to STRIP

Last updated on: June 16, 2012 10:15 IST


In the fickle world of showbiz, it's rather hard to guage public reaction and determine what works.
Talent, good looks, the 'X-factor' -- everything runs the risk of going unnoticed. But stripping? That works every single time!
Don't believe us? Take a look at these women, who dared to bare and grabbed plenty of eyeballs.

Veena Malik

Last updated on: June 16, 2012 10:15 IST


While she waits for her new film to hit the marquee, item girl and aspiring actress Veena Malik has done yet another sizzling photoshoot.
Only this time, she's supporting homosexual rights!

Listen to Mehdi Hassan

Last updated on: June 16, 2012 10:15 IST


India-born Ghazal legend Mehdi Hassan, the melodious voice behind evergreen hits like Patta patta, boota boota and Kab ke Bichhare, died on Wednesday following multiple organ failure at the age of 84.
Hassan, who had millions of fans in India and Pakistan, had been admitted to the Agha Khan Hospital in the southern port city of Karachi some days ago. He had been in a serious condition and was on ventilator.
"My father passed away at 12:22 PM after a long battle against different ailments," his son Arif Hassan said.

The man who killed Mumbai's night life

Last updated on: June 16, 2012 10:15 IST


Returning to his office at Mumbai's police commissionerate after a morning full of court hearings, Special Services Branch's Assistant Commissioner of Police Vasant Dhoble is resigned to answering a barrage of questions from reporters.
All the scribes want a sound byte from the man who is fast becoming the city's most hated policeman.
Dhoble spoke to rediff.com's Vrushali Lad about his recent controversial crackdowns on the city's famed nightlife and the storm of protests from Mumbaikars.

Watch Ramcharan and Upasana

Last updated on: June 16, 2012 10:15 IST


 

After a grand engagement, Telugu star Ram Charan Teja is all set to tie the knot with Upasana Kamineni on June 14.
His cousin Allu Arjun kicked off the festivites with a party last weekend, where the bride-to-be was introduced to the Telugu film industry.

Mallika CAUGHT dancing with Antonio Banderas!

Last updated on: June 16, 2012 10:15 IST


Watch Mallika Sherawat shaking a leg with Hollywood biggie Antonio Banderas at the Cannes film festival.