Miss Universe Sushmita Sen

Don’t get on the wrong side of this former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen won’t tolerate nonsense. PIO TV has learned that she quickly returned a large amount of advance when the producer changed her role in the movie. Recently, she returned the advance money or signing amount of Rupees 2.1 million to producer Vijay Galani. The reason behind it is that she was not provided the bounded script of the movie on time as promised. Not only was she outraged at the producer going back on his word, she was also shocked that the role outlined in the piece of paper was entirely different from the director's description of it earlier.

So, by returning the signing amount, she wanted to wash her hands off the movie. A month has passed since she has returned the cheque, but Vijay Galani Moviez has not yet deposited it in the bank. The story does not end there.

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Bollywood Hottie Amna Shariff opposite Aftab

Anuj Saxena's production house Maverick, which is presenting the Sushmita Sen, Fardeen Khan and Shah Rukh Khan starrer DULHA MIL GAYA, is going to launch television actress Aamna Shariff in Bollywood.
The favorite bahu of Indian Television show Kahin to Hoga, Kashish aka Aamna Shariff is making her bollywood debut this year. The film is titled ALOO CHAAT, in which Aftab Shivdasani is going to play a solo male actor opposite her. Robby Garewal, who had directed MERA PEHLA PEHLA PYAAR, is directing the film. It will go on floors in mid-February in a start-to-finish schedule. This is Maverick's first independent production.

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Hooray fo Booze!

Cobra beer founder Lord Karan Bilimoria was honored by Pravasi Bharatiya Samman during Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2008. He was one of the 12 recipients of the award presented by President Pratibha Patil at the valedictory session of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2008, the annual conclave of the Indian Diaspora. The award citation described Bilimoria as an active overseas Indian with ongoing links and contribution to India. Bilimoria represents the London borough of Hounslow in the British Parliament and among many other positions, serves as the Chancellor of the Thames Valley University. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2008 was webcast Live and Exclusive by PIO TV for free across 97 countries for 35 million People of Indian Origin.

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Manisha Koirala's shocking comeback

Now this one would go down as one of the most shocking comebacks of not just the current year but for a much longer time period. The actress is Nepali bombshell Manisha koirala.
Imagine a top actress from the past returning to celluloid after a hiatus and let aside any hype or hoopla, there is not enough the slightest hint of awareness created amongst the audience. To top it, the film even has the actress playing the central protagonist in the title role.
Well, the film in question is Tulsi - Mathru Devo Bhava, the film is releasing this Friday on 18th January and the actress is, hold your breath, none other than Manisha Koirala.
Yes, that's right. 3 years after she was last seen as a lead actress in Mumbai Express (2005), Manisha Koirala is returning as a leading lady in Tulsi - Mathru Devo Bhava. In between she was seen as a supporting actress in films like Taj Mahal - An Eternal Love Story (2005), Anjaane - The Unknown (2005), Darwaza Bandh Rakho (2006) and Anwar (2007) but each of them met with a disastrous fate at the box office.
Now even Manisha returns with Tulsi - Mathru Devo Bhava this Friday, there are as good as minimal chances for the film to fare any better since as it is clearly suffering from poor marketing, patchy promotion and haphazard release. What a pity because the film has none other than Irrfan Khan as Manisha's on-screen husband.

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The secrets behind Jodhaa Akbar’s repeated delays

Ashutosh Gowarikar is known for his creative eye and dedicative mind. When it comes to his films he never compromises on quality. Was that a reason for the delay in the release of his mega budget movie Jodhaa Akbar? Let’s find out in this story. The film was supposed to release in October last year. UTV then shifted the release to January 25, 2008 to coincide with the release date of their biggest hit Rang De Basanti. Now the film is again postponed to 15, February citing Ashutosh’s back problem as the reason for the delay in the post production work, but there’s more to it. It is believed that Ashutosh Gowariker had a tough time to get a producer for this movie because of his huge 40 crore budget. Before UTV, Ashutosh approached some big production houses, but nothing materialized as none were ready to finance a whopping 40 crore film that time, especially after the debacle of Ashutosh’s last movie Swades. Eventually he decided to approach UTV. Rumour has it that initially UTV seemed to have some differences with Ashutosh as their last collaboration Swades failed at the box office. Somehow Ashutosh managed to convince them but apparently the film went over-budget. Now the big question is will the delay come in the way of the film’s success at the box office?

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Shilpa Shetty Reveals her Body

Shilpa Shetty the actress who has always been termed 'the best bod in Bollywood’ has now released a special edition of a DVD called 'Shilpa's Yoga' targeted at the European market.
Here, Shilpa reveals her fitness secrets to create a lean and toned body while retaining all the feminine curves. Shilpa is the sexiest yogi the world has ever seen. In 'Shilpa's Yoga' she demonstrates simple techniques against the stunning coastal backdrop of Kerala. She explains how to transform mind, body and soul, with unique ways to build stamina and get revitalized, while discovering inner peace.
With careful and precise instructions, the DVD demonstrates specific sequences that enhance concentration, agility and flexibility. The workout aims not only to strengthen and tone, but also to heal. 'Shilpa's Yoga' is designed to help improve posture through a series of calming poses which focus on slow movement and breathing control. It outlines various benefits of yoga, including stress and tension release, increased energy and vitality, weight loss, improved circulation and digestion, and comes with a free audio-CD of chill out ambient music to help unwind and relax after practicing the yoga techniques.

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January 9th, 1915 marked the return of India's most renowned Pravasi (Overseas Indian), Mahatma Gandhi, to the country to then enter the struggle for Independence. In recognition of Gandhi and the immeasurable contributions since ofnearly 35 million People of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Non Resident Indians (NRIs) that live overseas today, the Government of India celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD). Launched in 2003,PBD is celebrated annually to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of the Indian Diaspora worldwide.

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