Sherlyn Chopra in Playboy Magazine-Sherlyn, the 1st Indian Playmate?

For a long while now, there have been stories about Bolywood starlet Sherlyn Chopra featuring on the cover of "Playboy" magazine.

Finally, we hear she's ready to take the plunge.

Sherlyn, who was in Los Angeles last week, has already gone through the hair and make-up trial sessions.

She prepared herself for the photoshoot for the adult magazine 'Playboy.'

This will make her the first Indian on the cover of the magazine.

 As expected, it was reportedly an explicit shoot.

 Speaking to us from the US, Sherlyn expressed her excitement and said that she felt "proud to be the first Indian to do it", and added, "The youth is racing towards liberalisation, and that's why being unconventional in your choices is no longer a taboo."

Sherlyn arrived in LA, and apparently took up residence at Hugh Hefner's mansion for a few days.

 According to a source close to her, she stayed there as Hefner's guest and also joined him in the American Independence Day celebrations which he hosted few weeks ago.

Hey Guys! What's your thinking about these erotic pictures of Sherlyn Chopra. You may share your comments on facebook comment box below:

Ekta is a very bold filmmaker: Sunny Leone

She's certainly 'raised some bars'. No pun intended. But ask her about meeting great (s)expectations and Sunny Leone doesn't want to unveil anything, not just yet. "Keep your fingers crossed", she says to Madhureeta Mukherjee, while discussing bold cinema, the adult entertainment industry and (un)censored masala in B-town. Read on...

Your debut was acclaimed, but as far as hotness-quotient goes, some felt it was a bit of a downer...
Well, maybe people compared this film with my earlier films and expected more bold scenes. You gotta draw the line somewhere when it comes to Bollywood — there are censor limitations and different sensitivities out there. But hopefully, if my fans are lucky, we'll raise the bar next time.

Is it true you asked for your co-stars' medical certificates?
In the work-culture I come from, we're tested every 3 weeks and if these tests are not negative, we're not allowed to work. That's just how it works back in the West... In USA, the adult entertainment industry is extremely organised. Every adult entertainer is on a database — on record. You can't just shoot films wherever you feel like, there are areas allocated for the purpose. Safety comes first.

Do you see adult entertainment making its way to India as a mainstream business?
Not at all! Even though people here have been watching adult entertainment since centuries, I don't see it coming to India as an organised business.

Are you going to push the envelope further with Ragini MMS 2?
I think Ekta is a very bold filmmaker. I watched The Dirty Picture and was mesmerised. I just got a full narration of the story. I think some scenes in the film are going to leave the entire country shell-shocked!

Sherlyn Chopra says you might be an adult entertainer, but you aren't the 'ultimate fantasy'...
I don't know how to react to that, but I have seen her photo shoot for the adult magazine. That magazine is mainstream in USA, and it's good to be on its cover. Even I haven't been on that cover yet, so great going! Maybe she can sign me a copy.

Who are the hottest female and male stars in Bollywood?
I love the way Vidya Balan carries herself. And as for the men, I think all of them must be working out 30 hours a day; they're all so well-built and beefy.

You recently said you want to work with Salman, but you know, he doesn't even kiss on screen...
Who doesn't want to work with Salman? It's okay if he doesn't kiss, I'll give him a high-five or something.

For exclusive interviews, B-town parties, events and news, watch B Tonite from Mon - Fri at 10pm, only on zoOm - India's No.1 Entertainment channel.

Kissing scenes scare Tena Desae

Mumbai: Model-turned-actress Tena Desae, who did an intimate scene in British comedy-drama ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’, says such scenes are scary for her.

But she is thankful to co-actor Dev Patel for his support while shooting the scene.

"A kissing sequence is still a nightmare for me. Luckily, I got through `The Best...` with the help of Dev. He downplayed everything so that I stay confident. But it`s still something which worries me," she told IANS.

Directed by John Madden, known for directing Oscar winning movie ‘Shakespeare In Love’, ‘The Best...’ also starred Judi Dench and Bill Nighy.

It released here May 13.

Hailing from Bangalore, Tena shifted base to here with the dream of becoming an actor. She says movies had an impact on her life.

"For the longest time, I didn`t know what I wanted to do. I was clueless. I watched some movies and I realised nothing moved me as much as movies. When I watch a sad film, I can cry for days. Acting just felt the right option," said the 25-year-old.

Tena debuted in Hindi films in 2011 with "Yeh Faasle", which also starred Anupam Kher.

Before entering movies, she worked as a model.

Explaining her move, she said: "I decided to enter into acting through modelling. It seemed like a smarter decision to be in advertisements, which are 30 seconds long, so you have a show reel when you go to directors as opposed to someone who didn`t. I was really lucky that the plan worked."

"After modelling, you get used to the camera, you understand lighting. It gave me a sense of familiarity," she said.

IANS

Sunny Leone says sorry for not exposing in ‘Jism 2’

Mumbai: Stories of Sunny Leone’s erotic seduction spreads far and wide. And even as her debut in Bollywood created a lusty wave almost triggering a tsunami here in India, the angel looking porn star is gearing up with her new release titled ‘Ragini MMS 2’.

The entire nation was swept by Sunny mania as director Pooja Bhatt dared to cast a world renowned porn star in her film ‘Jism 2’. Men waited with bated breath to see the same girl they watched in x-rated films on the big screen now. But, to the disappointment of many, Sunny Leone didn’t live up to her standard.

When Sunny got to know about this, she said, “We have a different set of rules in India. There is a Censor Board we have to answer to, whose rules are pretty strict. There is an adult film industry everywhere. But I did this movie knowing it is mainstream Hindi cinema.”

When Sunny got to hear that her fans felt let down by her, she laughed and said, “I`m sorry for letting them down by not exposing. But hey! They bought the tickets, so I want to thank them!”

Will this apology translate to some hot scenes in her forthcoming film ‘Ragini MMS 2’? Well, you need to keep looking at this space to know more.

Celebs caught bra-less: The hot and sexy Poonam Pandey made the heads turn with her bra-less look!

Here are some of the celebrities sporting a 'braless' look!

Internet celebrity Poonam Pandey seems to have forgotten to wear inside in this Twitpic!

These pictures are really very bold. Hey Guys! What do you think about this braless pictures of  Poonam Pandey. You can share your comments on facebook comment box below:

Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor together on 'Indian Idol 6'

Mumbai: Cousins Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor will share the platform on singing reality show 'Indian Idol 6' to promote their respective films. Kareena will be spreading a word about her much awaited film 'Heroine', while cousin Ranbir will promote his movie 'Barfi'.

"Kareena and Ranbir both will be coming for the grand finale of 'Indian Idol 6' on August 31," sources told PTI. Kareena plays the part of a superstar Mahi, in Bhandarkar's 'Heroine' and goes through the various phases of an actress's life - from a glamorous high profile innings to a tragic downfall. The film releases on September 21.

'Barfi' is a romantic comedy directed by Anurag Basu, revolving around Murphy (Ranbir) whom everyone calls Barfi. Always ready with a prank, he is quite a charmer even though he can neither speak nor listen. Priyanka Chopra plays an

autistic character, Jhilmil, in the film. Set to release on September 14, the film also features Tollywood actress Ileana D'Cruz.

There is also a buzz in B-town that Kareena and Ranbir would be seen together for the first time on silver screen in Zoya Akhtar's project. The real life cousins would play reel life siblings in the film.

Big B gets 1 million likes on the first day of joining Facebook

Good News for Amitabh Bachchan fans. Bollywood Superstar is now a part of social networking site Facebook.

According to media sources, Bachchan is considered as a fan lover. He is among those celebrities, who like to keep him linked with the fans.

After joining Face book, Bachchan tweeted, “Yipee! I am on FaceBook! My ID: FaceBook.com/AmitabhBachchan, And!! Its close to 8 lakhs in half an hour!! Keep it coming, Baby.”

Bachchan activated his Facebook account on Tuesday and with in an hour he received more than 0.8 million likes.

Superstar uploaded a video on Facebook, in which he said, “Hello everybody! This is Amitabh Bachchan and I just want all of you to know that now I am on Facebook and this is a welcome device. The way the digital world is going is just unbelievable. And I thought that I would use facebook to connect with all my well- wishers yet again.”

“Lovely to have you here and we shall be seeing each other and you will get to know more about me and my daily activities where I go, what I do though this wonderful medium. Thanks for being with me on Facebook and we will be with you very shortly. Thank you,” added by him.

Famous Actor is already associated with twitter, blog and other social networking sites. He wants his fans to keep on increasing.

Hot Picture of Shriya Saran in black

Shriya Saran also known by the mononym Shriya, is an Indian film Actress and Model. She has worked in several of the regional industries of Indian cinema, having acted in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi language films.

Magazine Cover: Hot Deepika Padukone Sizzles cover Page

Magazine Cover: Hot Deepika Padukone Sizzles on Women's Health cover Page

Check it out Spicy Photo From upcoming movie Raaz 3

Raaz 3 is an upcoming Bollywood erotic horror thriller film directed by Vikram Bhatt, and produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt.

Shah Rukh's YRF film tentatively titled 'Production No 45'

Shah Rukh Khan who is currently shooting for Yash Chopra's untitled film in Ladakh refers to the film as 'Production No 45' as that's what the clapper board states.

The makers have not yet fixed a name for the film so he is hoping that it is something nice as they have been pondering over it for a long time.

By MidDay

Dia Mirza's a green girl

Dia Mirza has been felicitated for her efforts this year at an awards show and is also on the board of directors of an MNC to look into environmental concerns as part of social initiatives.

Love for the environment is something that’s part of her upbringing. CS spoke to Dia about her concerns and efforts:

Who: Dia Mirza
What: Her love for the environment
Where: At a studio in Goregaon

An early bird
I think my awareness about the environment stems from my upbringing. My dad who was an industrial fair designer once got an assignment to redesign a factory. When my dad went to see the site he saw that the factory was dumping its waste in the nearby river. Seeing that, he simply refused to take on the project. My school was also instrumental in raising awareness about global warming. Way back in 1987-88, we were taught about not using plastic bags and so on.

Women power
Travelling across the country for environmental issues has been an eye-opener. All those who crib about the present state of affairs in India should see some of the amazing work happening at grassroot levels. I remember going to Rajasthan where a young girl managed the water supply level. The whole village looked upto her, and respected her efforts immensely. What’s doubly great is that women are drivers of change in rural India.

Toilet humour
I remember once going to a place called Narwara in Rajasthan. A group had built a check-in dam in the village as a part of social initiative, and we had gone for a village meeting to enquire about its functioning and maintenance. Surprisingly, when I spoke to the women about the idea of building a toilet in their homes, they were against it. They told me that going to the riverside every morning to answer nature’s call was a better idea as it was the time when all the women got together for some socialising. These women were not allowed to step outside their homes by the men folk and that was the only time when they got to go out and meet each other. I couldn’t control my laughter when I heard this.

Wild instincts
Nature inspires me in every way. When I see the rains from my living room window, I feel motivated to paint or listen to some good music. The best part is the sense of oneness. No one ever feels out of place in a natural setting. I love outdoors, be it the forests or mountains. There is so much natural beauty in the country.

By: Midday

I got a good girlfriend in Farah Khan: Boman Irani

Vadodara: Actor Boman Irani is busy promoting his latest movie Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi (SFKTNP), which is slated to release this Friday, August 24. Addressing a promotional event on Tuesday in Vadodara, the Bollywood actor said he has found a good girlfriend in his on-screen flame Farah Khan.

The cast of Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi was at Limda village in the city. Talking to PTI, Boman Irani said, "I got a good girlfriend in Farah Khan....Mane aa chhokari bahuj game chhe...(I like this girl very much)." The actor added, "I enjoy playing the role of a hero..You see I have become an actor after working as a salesman selling underwear!"

Boman Irani and Farah Khan visited the institute as part of the film promotion. With his typical Parsi accent, Boman evoked peels of laughter from the students of a college at Limda village. They were presented with a miniature spinning wheel as the memento on the occasion. Talking about it, Farah said, "I would use it for making a towel for Boman as he has to cover himself with it during a scene in the movie."

Boman is playing a love-stuck Parsi salesman in the movie SFKTNP. "Until now, I have played roles like father of leading actresses including Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone among others. Now for the first time, I am playing a lead against a heroine, which gives me a special joy," he said.

Talking about her role, Farah Khan said that she had to shed the flab to fit into the character. "Destiny played a major role in turning me into a heroine with 'Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi'. I am happy to lose weight for the role. This is a clean and nice movie typical that of Sanjay Leela Bhansali," she added.

However, SFKTNP is a romantic comedy, which has been directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali's sister Bela Sehgal. The film is a love story between a middle-aged couple and the makers say that it will appeal to the youth and they are hopeful of good response from them.

Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra are my seniors: Katrina Kaif

Mumbai: Katrina Kaif today is no longer just a pretty face. She has proved her acting calibre in Rajneeti and now, Ek Tha Tiger. With ETT crossing the 100 crore mark at the Box Office, Kat is now one of the most bankable stars in the industry. But, when compared with her contemporaries like Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, Katrina feels that they are way too ahead of her.

Katrina Kaif has so far acted in male oriented movies, where the heroine's role comes second after the male lead. But, her contemporaries like Kareena, Priyanka and Vidya Balan, have already made a stable position in the industry by choosing women oriented scripts. Talking to a leading website about the same, Katrina said, "Kareena and Priyanka are senior to me. They are way ahead of me."

She further said that if a script excites her, she agrees to the deal. Talking about the 100 crore craze in the recent times, Katrina said, " I am happy to see the business of cinema flourishing, films minting money. Yes, hits are important but somewhere your work has to be liked also."

Relaxo signs Katrina Kaif as brand ambassador

Footwear maker Relaxo Footwear today said it has roped in Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif as brand ambassador for its Flite brand. As part of a two year contract, Kaif will endorse the Flite brand that is mainly targetting young consumers. Relaxo Footwear Executive Director Gaurav Dua said the Flite is being positioned as a brand symbolic to youth, comfort and elegance.

"And to carry this brand persona a step ahead, we could think of no one better than Katrina Kaif," he said in a statement.

Katrina will feature in TV commercial endorsing the Flite footwear which would be aired soon, the company added.

As per the company's website, the company manufactures over three lakh pairs of footwear per day at the nine manufacturing units in North India.

In 2011-12, its annual turnover stood at Rs. 870 crore. its other brands include Sparx, Schoolmate, Elena, Casualz, Mary Jane and Boston.

Picture Gallery: Salman Khan's Eid party at his residence

From Katrina Kaif to Arjun Kapoor, many Bollywood stars made their presence felt at Salman Khan's Eid party at his residence.

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta arrives at Salman Khan's Eid party in Mumbai.

Sanjay Kapoor also attended the party hosted by Salman at his residence.

Salman Khan's younger brother Sohail Khan outside his house in Mumbai.

Kabir Khan arrives at the party with his wife Mini Mathur.

TV and film actor Karanvir Bohra with wife Tejay Sidhu.

Salman Khan outside his house on Eid.

Ragini MMS 2: Sunny Leone's next Bollywood hope

Mumbai: After her average debut in Pooja Bhatt's 'Jism 2', Sunny Leone does not want to leave any stone unturned before she starts work on her second film Ekta Kapoor's sequel to 'Ragini MMS'.

Buzz is that the actress has roped in three tutors to coach her in Hindi and dance skills as well.

Our sources say that the former adult content actress apparently is keen to better her performance and is prepping up to handle further Bollywood projects.

She has hired Shabina Khan as her dance tutor and two other tutors to coach her in Hindi. The informer says, "Sunny also picked up the DVD of 'Ragini MMS' to watch it, so she is better prepared for the sequel."

Sunny Leone says, "I watched the film and I got really scared. Though I have grown up watching horror films.

My father however made sure the films were age appropriate." The actress who is currently in the States adds, "The dance routines are being taught by Shabina in India and my Hindi coach is in USA."

Imtiaz Ali helps Preity take Paris to Prague

Who says filmmakers work in isolation and don't have the inclination to help their colleagues? Producer Preity Zinta has now got a big hand of support from Imtiaz Ali when her film needed additional location to complete her shooting. Thanks to Imtiaz's timely intervention, Zinta's crew leaves on Tuesday night for Prague to complete the shooting.

Preity Zinta's love story Ishkq In Paris needs some shooting outside Paris. We learn that the film is complete and has even been screened for selected preview audiences. But a portion of the climax remains incomplete. And the film's makers would need to recreate Paris in Prague since shooting in Paris is impossible.

This is where Imtiaz Ali, who shot his last film Rockstar extensively in Prague, came to Preity and her director Prem Raj's rescue. Says a source close to the project, "Imtiaz and his team know every bit of Prague. They helped Prem Raj find the exact location that would match with the unfinished shooting of the climax in Paris. The location that Imtiaz's team found for Preity is so similar that there would be not a moment of loss in continuity from Paris to Prague."

Director Prem Raj who was in a tearing hurry to wind up loose ends in Mumbai before heading for Prague on Tuesday said, "Yes, there is a portion of the climax that we couldn't shoot in Paris because we couldn't get the required permission. We tried hard, but in vain. So the film is complete except for one portion. We knew the topography in Prague was similar to France. And since Imtiaz Ali had shot Rockstar in Prague we got Imtiaz's team to help us find exactly the location we needed. I think we can shoot in Prague now without anyone guess where Paris ends and Prague begins."

Picture Gallery on Bollywood Insider: Bollywood stars add glamour to India International Jewellery Week

Zarine Khan, Juhi Chawla, Sonali Bendre and many other Bollywood stars were spotted at the fashionable do.

On day 3 of India International Jewellery Week, Bollywood actress Zarine Khan walked the ramp for YS18.

While Zeenat Aman opened the show, Zarine Khan walked the ramp as a showstopper for YS18.

Zarine Khan's floral necklace completes her traditional look.

Juhi Chawla looked stunning in a black lehnga-choli as she walked the ramp during IIJW 2012.

Walking the ramp is not a new thing for Juhi. She was crowed Miss India in 1984. Juhi Chawla will be next seen on big screen in 'Son Of Sardaar'.

Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre wore a black gown as she walked the ramp on the third day of IIJW 2012. Sonali walked the ramp for Laksh Pahuja and Anand Shah at the IIJW 2012. Sonali Bendre is all set to make her Bollywood comeback with 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2'.

Actress Bhagyashree opts for simple shirt and trouser for IIJW 2012.

Kim Sharma looks elegant in this short dress.

 'Vicky Donor' actress Yami Gautam also walked the ramp at the IIJW 2012. Actress Yami Gautam walked the ramp for D Navinchandra.

Dhoom 3: Katrina Kaif chooses Shah Rukh Khan over Aamir Khan

Bollywood Actor Katrina Kaif is torn between the starry demands of Bollywood's two superstars. While Aamir Khan is waiting for Katrina in Chicago to practice his stunts for Dhoom 3 with her, Shah Rukh Khan, who is shooting Yash Chopra's untitled project in Ladakh, wants Katrina with him to shoot some 'complex scenes'.

Katrina, we hear, was supposed to shoot for two weeks with Shah Rukh in Ladakh and then head to Chicago to join Aamir Khan for two weeks. Being the absolute perfectionist when it comes to his craft, Aamir wanted the gorgeous actor with him in the American city to perfect their stunts and to be in sync with each other. Unfortunately, on SRK's insistence, Katrina now needs to stay in Ladakh for few more days.

Apparently, Shah Rukh has some solo scenes to shoot and Katrina's presence is not required, yet SRK feels he will be able to focus better for the complicated scenes if Katrina is by his side.

It is certainly Aamir Khan's loss. According to the original plan, we are told, Aamir wanted to practice some important sequences with Katrina. This would have given the two actors enough time and scope to warm up to each and behaving naturally onscreen.

But now when Katrina heads to Chicago, she might have to face the camera straightaway, without rehearsals.

Now this episode might spur yet another controversy about the battle between the two Khans, and in all probability one can easily blame SRK for holding Kat back in Ladakh. But we think Aamir is equally responsible for not having enough time to rehearse his scenes with Katrina. Remember, it was he who postponed the shoot of Dhoom 3 due to his other commitments.

But we are sure that the Perfectionist Khan will make up for the loss by giving his best and by drawing a superlative performance out of Kat when she joins him. Right, Aamir?