Is Mallika self-promoting her item song?

A bitchy actress called to say that Mallika Sherawat has been tweeting that she drove through the suburbs of Boston blasting Jalebi Bai on her radio with the windows down!  "The sexy siren feels that her Double Dhamaal track will overtake the Sheilas and Munnis of Bollywood.  If only she had given that much importance to her career, she would be driving with those windows all rolled up to avoid the papparazzi and fans. But she's known to hire her own paparazzi to follow her and now even to listen to her music!" Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Sridevi Vs Madhuri. Who is rekindling the nasty old rivalry?

Filmmakers keen to cast Madhuri to counter Sridevi's comeback  Now that Sridevi has begun shooting for her comeback movie English Vinglish, some filmmakers have been trying to woo Madhuri Dixit for their projects as well. They are keen to have a Mads film lined up for release around the same time as Sri's!  They want to rekindle the old rivalry between the two stars. Sridevi was the undisputed queen of B-Town in the '80s until Madhuri Dixit did a Ek Do Teen in Tezaab to topple her from her position.  Mads is currently back home in the US after finishing her television outing Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.  The race begins Says a source, "Some filmmakers are keen to rope Madhuri for their projects. They are exploring the option casting her and then pitting her against Sri. Considering that both the stars have a huge fan following, it would be interesting to watch the audience's reaction and eagerness to see who outdoes who all over again."  Recently, there was a controversy about Madhuri's inclusion in the Satte Pe Satte remake. According to buzz, the producers (Ashtavinayak) and director Soham Shah went ahead and announced that she would be essaying Hema Malini's role.  But co-producer Sanjay Dutt, who was to be cast opposite her, felt he had not been consulted and appeared miffed by the happenings. Not for now Adds the source, "Satte Pe Satta has now been pushed to next year because Dutt is busy with Agneepath. As he will be sporting a bald look, it will take him a while before he grows it back. It is also not clear that Madhuri will be a part of Satte Pe Satta. So other filmmakers are showing interest." Says Madhuri's spokesperson, "Yes, some filmmakers are interested. But we wouldn't like to comment on Satte Pe Satta."  In the past The rivalry between Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit dates back to the '80s. At a time when Sridevi was firmly on the top of Indian cinema's female fatales with Mr India (1987) hitting BO highs, in came Madhuri Dixit.  And then began a tough competition between the two. Mads won the Best Actress for Beta in 1992. Sri rendered the biggest flop of her career Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja. She lost her No 1 status. And, then began the rat race...  While Mads delivered super hit films like Dil, Tezaab, Khalnaayak, Sri churned average hits like Chandni and Lamhe.  However, in 1994, with the release of Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, it became clear that Madhuri had superceded Sri, who then went out of focus and disappeared with her last hit in 1997, Judai.  Mads continued to reign for a while until Karisma Kapoor subjugated her throne with Raja Hindustani. After her last hit Dil Toh Pagal Hai in 1997 and Devdas in 2002, she stayed away from B-Town due to marriage and later motherhood.  However, Sri and Mads never let the rivalry affect personal life and public appearances. There was never any bad-mouthing. But the currents of their competition always made headlines, like they are doing now! Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Sonakshi gives all her Bhojpuri KBC prize money to Salman

Sonakshi Sinha donates her Bhojpuri KBC prize money to Being Human 

Sonakshi Sinha, who was on the hot seat for the Bhojpuri version of Kaun Banega Crorepati, has given away a major part of her prize money to Salman Khan's Being Human charity. 

The show is hosted by her father Shatrughan Sinha. Says the Dabangg actress, "It's a charity I know, trust and believe in. I've seen the money move in the right direction.

A lot of us want to help the needy. But how to ensure the money gets to the right place? I know the money is used to help those who need it." 

On the show, Sonakshi spoke in Hindi while her dad in Bhojpuri. "I had never seen him talk in Bhojpuri. He did it very well. I'm looking forward to doing a film with my dad." Sonakshi did not reveal the amount donated.

Birthday musings

Sonakshi Sinha turns a year older today. She says, "The last year has been a roller-coaster for me. When I look back I feel it's been a whole lifetime in one year. It went by so quickly! 

I wish I had more time to enjoy what was happening to me. I never thought all this will happen to me. I can't ask for more. I've gotten into my calm meditative mode this birthday. I've to admit it's a new birth for me."

Sona had planned to spend it quietly, though her family had other plans. "I am not much of a party girl. My family is more enthusiastic about my birthday than I am."

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Ranbir is sick of being a Casanova, Imran defends him

Ranbir Kapoor is hell-bent on de-tagging the Casanova label from him, feels awkward facing family, too Funny that the tag of a ladies man should affect a Kapoor! The Kapoors are known for their love for women and romance.  But surprisingly, the youngest Kapoor of the family is feeling burdened under the pressure to be more 'decent' and be discreet about his dating scene.  Sources tell us that Ranbir's parents, Rishi and Neetu, do not like the fact that Ranbir is being linked with almost all of his heroines. Not that they are mere stories, Ranbir likes girls and as any normal single man would do, likes going out on dates with them. But according to sources, the family is concerned that too much play would affect his image and subsequently, his career.  Recently at an event, Ranbir confessed that his parents feel upset after reading such stories and he feels awkward facing his family members. He is answerable to them and the loose talk about his character is not really being appreciated.  However, a source from the industry tells us, "Ranbir didn't really realise that his dating scene would affect him so much. He would ask out whichever girl he fancied.  He forgot that he is a public figure and he cannot continue doing what he did back in college. So the media reported about every date that he we went for. This is a lesson for him to be more discreet rather than getting upset that it is being reported."  Close buddy Imran Khan recently defended him by saying, "If he enjoys life, wine, women... there's nothing bad about it. Ranbir's not doing anything illegal, but if media wants to write about it, you can't stop them."  Would we be stretching our imagination if we say that the latest stand up comedy act that Ranbir did for a commercial almost speaks of his dilemma? The dialogue in the ad says, "When a phone service can keep five devices happy you go wow and if we talk about one man keeping five women happy it is considered bad. Its hypocritical!"  Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Shah Rukh Khan to launch small-town girl

Kanika Dhillon is Red Chillies content head whose debut novel hits stands this week  A young girl from Amritsar -- another fan wanting to work with Shah Rukh Khan -- came to Mumbai to realise her dream. Five years later, she is not only the content head of the superstar's production company but has also written a book that will be launched by King Khan himself. This is a dream come true for protege Kanika Dhillon's, whose debut novel Bombay Duck Is a Fish hits stands on June 6 in Mumbai.  An insider states, "Kanika has always looked up to SRK who has mentored her and guided her. She could've asked for nothing more than him launching her novel."  Kanika says, "He is the raison d'etre for me to pursue my career in Bollywood. He's been a mentor and has guided me right from the outset of my journey in films. I was humbled and elated when he readily agreed to launch my debut novel without batting an eyelid. Many directors and careers have been instigated by him over the years, and that's why he is what he is -- the King Khan!"  About the book Bombay Duck Is A Fish traces the journey of small-towner Neki Brar, who like countless other star struck people, leaves her MNC job and comes to Bombay to make it big in the film industry. Neki is relentless in her pursuit of being a filmmaker.  She starts assisting on a project and is enamored by the pull of Shah Rukh Khan. Hers is an insider's perspective of all that everyone's ever wanted to know about what goes on behind the scenes while shooting a film.  Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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CELEBRITY GOSSIP: Angelina Jolie Gushes About Brad Pitt

The typically reserved actress is still hot for Brad Pitt, and she's free-spiritedly discussed why she finds her man so sexy in an upcoming interview with The Telegraph.

"I am very lucky with Brad," Jolie said. "He is a real gentleman, but he is also a real man's man. He's got the wonderful balance of being an extraordinary, great, loving father, a very, very intelligent man and physically he's a real man...in all things that it means."

And Pitt apparently makes the femme fatale actress, who consistently plays butt-kicking female figures, feel super girly. "I love that I can have children. I love feeling soft, I love being with Brad, I love all the sensitivity and natural emotion."

The actress is taking a professional divergence for her next role -- she'll portray Cleopatra in a new biopic directed by The Social Network's David Fincher. But don't expect the strong-willed Angelina to channel Elizabeth Taylor, who also played the Egyptian ruler in a 1963 film. (The late actress apparently refused to give Angelina her blessing for the remake.)

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The world's Top 10 most popular team sports

The world's Top 10 most popular team sports

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1. Association Football: Soccer, the world's most popular game, has the largest fan following on the planet. Its origin is Chinese, where it was discovered by the English and is now the de facto sport in 93 countries - home to two billion people. It has 208 member nations and thus is easily the world's richest sport. It also has the largest contingent of diehard fans, players and professional leagues in the world's largest economy, Europe. The English Premier League and the Champions League are the most popular football leagues, with the matches shown live to half a billion people in 202 countries. Manchester United is the richest club in the world with a valuation of $1.87 billion. The FIFA World Cup is the largest and most lucrative sporting event in the world. The 2006 tournament, with 64 matches featuring 32 nations and television coverage in 214 countries, had a cumulative television audience of 26 billion people. The final between defending champions Italy and France was watched by 700 million viewers.

2. Cricket: With Twenty20, the three-hour, 20-overs-a-side version, One-Day internationals and Test matches, cricket is the second most popular sport in the world. The English gentleman's game is the most popular sport in the Indian subcontinent, which has a 1.5 billion population. It attracts crazy fans with a religion-like following in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Then there is the West Indies and the 20 million or so non-residential Indians - figures that can be matched only by the soccer buffs of Europe and South America. Cricket is among the top three most popular sports in Australia, England, South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, Afghanistan and Mauritius. The ICC, its ruling body, has 10 Test playing nations and 104 member countries. The game also cherishes the 'most popular' tag in 20 countries. The ICC World Cup is the world's second largest single sporting event, drawing a cumulative television audience of five billion. A final involving India could draw up to 400 million TV viewers (India has 130 million television sets). BCCI is the world's richest sporting organisation, with a valuation in excess of $2 billion. The IPL attracts two billion and is the most popular and richest cricket league with the average attendance figure of 57,500. India are the defending Twenty20 World Cup champions and Australia the ODI champions.

3. Basketball: Amongst the most popular sports in the USA, China, Russia, the Philippines, Argentina, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain and Puerto Rico. The National Basketball Association (NBA), with 30 teams and an average attendance of 17,500, is the richest and most popular basketball league and arguably the most viewed American sporting action in the world, attracting an accumulative television audience in excess of a billion. Induction of players of different nationalities to the NBA has ignited the general population to take up and follow the sport in a big way across various nations. The FIBA world championship and Olympics are the major international events, with Spain and the United States is the respective current gold medalists.\

4. Baseball: The national pastime of the United States is the most popular sport in Japan, Taiwan, Cuba, Venezuela and South Korea. It is amongst the most popular in the USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada, Colombia, Panama, the Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic . With 117 member nations, it has passionate fans nearing the half-a-billion mark and is arguably the richest bat-and-ball game. Major League Baseball is the premier baseball league and attracts the highest attendance (79.5 million in 2,430 matches). New York Yankees are the most valued and popular club, and after the preamble of the not-so-popular baseball World Cup, the international think-tank initiated the successful World Baseball Classic - a 16-nation tournament with MLB players, where Japan are the multiple defending champions.

5. Rugby Union: The most popular sports in New Zealand is also very popular in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Italy, Madagascar, Fiji, the Cook Islands, Romania, Samoa, Tonga and Argentina . It is also played in the USA, Japan, Georgia, Belgium, Germany, Chile, Paraguay, Malaysia, Russia, Canada and Spain. The 16-nation Rugby World Cup is the third largest single sporting event, achieving an average attendance of more than 45,000 and an estimated television audience in excess of two billion. The Six-Nations championship, British Lions tours and Tri-Nation series are the major tournaments outside the World Cup, followed by millions of passionate rugby fans. The International Rugby Board has 103 member nations spanning every continent. South Africa are the defending world champions.

6. Field Hockey: The national sport of India and Pakistan is amongst the top five sports in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Germany, Holland (the six-time world champions), Australia (three Olympics golds), South Korea, Japan, Argentina, Malaysia and England. The Olympics and the World Cup, the most prominent events, have been dominated by India, with eight Olympics golds, and Pakistan, winners of four World Cups. The Champions Trophy and the Sultan Azlan Shah tournament are other prominent events. The International Hockey Federation comprises more than 100 countries. Germany are the current World and Olympic champions

. Volleyball: The national sport of Sri Lanka is a very popular participant sports in almost all countries and amongst the top six in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Russia, Italy, the Netherlands , Japan, China, India, Philippines and Poland. Volleyball is also a popular sport in the south of India, North America, Eastern Europe and Brazil, enjoying a surge in popularity in schools and colleges. The most important tournament is the Olympics where the USSR, Brazil and the USA are multiple gold medallists. FIVB is the international governing body with more than 150 volleyball-playing nations. The United States are the current Olympic champions and Brazil the defending world champions. Another hugely popular version is beach volleyball, which often rivals even the main sport.

8. Ice Hockey: A winter sport boosted by the advent of artificial turf, Ice Hockey enjoys popularity throughout the seasons and is amongst the top four sports in the United States, Russia, Canada, Norway , Sweden, Denmark, Finland, the Czech Republic, Great Britain and Slovakia. The National Hockey League is the most popular league and captures the lion's share among all the hockey leagues, pulling in average crowds of 40,000 to the stadiums in the US and watched by millions on TV across Europe and America. The International Ice Hockey Federation, with 66 members, stages the World Championship where Russia are the defending champions.

9. American Football: The most popular sport in the United States has its roots in English soccer and rugby football. It is loved by more than half the nation's population of 306 million. With more than 200 million passionate fans residing across the US, Canada, Japan, the Caribbean and Europe, it has mass appeal and glamour. The National Football League (NFL) is the richest sporting league in the world, netting $6.2 billion annually and attracting a world-record average attendance of around 67,700. IFAF, with 45 members, is the international governing body that oversees the sport's World Cup, where the United States are the defending champions. Outside the US and Canada, American football is also played domestically in the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Austria, Mexico and Japan, the multiple world champions in 1999 and 2003.

10. Rugby League: The other version of rugby football is played extensively in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Wales, France, England and Papua New Guinea, where it is considered a national sport. It is played in more the 30 nations, growing in popularity particularly in Europe and in New Zealand, after being crowned world champions in 2007. Passionate rugby league fans dwell mainly in northern parts of England, Australia and New Zealand. National Rugby League, with 16 teams, is the most prominent domestic league and probably the most popular rugby football club competition in the world. It draws huge crowds across the grounds of Australia and New Zealand

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