Deepika Padukone missed music launch of Dum Maaro Dum!, deepika padukone missed music launch of dum maaro dum, Dum Maaro Dum music launch at Nagpur Vidarbh cricket stadium

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has missed the music launch ceremony of her next coming movie Dum Maaro Dum at Nagpur’s Vidarbh Cricket Ground stadium.

While, the entire cast of the film attended the music launch of the movie at stadium the match between India and South Africa took place there.

According to the reports, Deepika was not able to attend the event. Reports say that, it was filmmaker Rohan Sippy’s plan to launch the music of the film in an innovative way in the midst of the match on this platform.

An elated Bipasha Basu, the lead actress of the film stated “I am in Nagpur for the India v/s South Africa match. The whole Dum Maaro Dum team is here for the music release. The audio will be launched between the innings. It’s an exciting day ahead!”

Deepika Padukone, who will be seen in a raunchy item number in the film, will miss the music launch of the film as she is flying to Thailand to attend the wedding of one of her close friend’s.

A source close to Deepika stated “In fact, she even changed her shooting schedule for Aarakshan a bit, and shot her parts before schedule so she could travel.”

Rohan Sippy added “We would have loved to have Deepika at the music launch as the title song is picturised on her and she looks sizzling in the song. Her fans would have been delighted to see her.”

Kat wants to marry Ranbir, Katrina wants to Marry Ranbir Kapoor

Katrina denies it but sources allege her insistence on a ring is the reason behind her spat with Ranbir

Some say that it's his alleged coziness to his Rockstar co-star Nargis that is causing issues between Kat and him.

But a rather reliable source also tells us that things are getting sour between Kat and him because the 27-year-old is not willing to marry Katrina who allegedly is insisting on having a rock on her finger.

A source tells us, "It was only incidental that Ranbir's fondness for Nargis increased recently. However, what has really distanced him from Katrina is her demand that they get married, by March 2012, if not December 2011. She clearly told him that they should tie the knot in a year's time."

Katrina on her end claims these rumours are tommyrot. "These rumours are embarrassing, ugly, a million miles from the truth, beyond fiction.

The so-called people close to me who are saying these things actually have no proximity to me Ranbir is a friend, but there is nothing beyond. So there is no question of my breaking up with him or asking for marriage."

Well, wedding bells were chiming in Kat's head some time ago, when in an interview she told Mumbai Mirror, on 25 Jan 2010 to be specific, that she wanted to get hitched in 2012.

However, the Rajneeti actor, who has been dating Kat for nearly two years, ever since they worked together on Rajkumar Santoshi's Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani, seems to be taken aback by her demands.

The source explains Ranbir's bewilderment, saying, "Well, he didn't know what to do. He explained to Katrina that marrying her in a year's time wouldn't be possible since he is too young. Ranbir doesn't want to pin himself down in life."

Think of it, Katrina was more demanding than Deepika in her relationship with Ranbir. While Deepika asked for commitment, Katrina asked for shaadi, claims our source.

Reconciliation between the two lovers is not ruled out, says our source. "It would be more apt to say that they have had a big fight at the moment, rather than to say that they have ended their relationship.

Katrina would love to get back with Ranbir, who also likes her very much. But he is certainly not thinking in terms of marriage with her at this point of time."

It may be recalled that Mumbai Mirror (November 3, 2009) was the first to tell you the real reason why Ranbir split with Deepika; Ranbir was not discreet about his less-than-innocent encounters with other women then. Maybe he knows himself too well to commit to something as serious as marriage...

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Last week, Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif split-up and the reason for their separation is said to be Ranbir’s ‘Rockstar’ actress Nargis Fakiri. Ranbir is taking too much interest on Nargis which did not go well with Kat. She is also miffed with him that he does not give her enough time.

A source close to the couple throws light on the matter, "It wasn't a surprise for anyone. They had been arguing and fighting for over a month. When the new gal got in the frame, it only got worse. Kat was totally against him spending time with her. There were times when he was with Fakhri and wouldn't pick up Katrina's calls. He said they were meeting to see the film's rushes, but later she realised he was just making excuses to spend time with her."

Ranbir’s ex Deepika Padukone is also another reason for their break up. It is believed that director Ayan Mukherjee is keen to rope Deepika as Ranbir’s heroine for his next project and Katrina does not want her boyfriend to act with his ex-flame again.

After breaking up with Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif has given100% to her relationship and even went public about her relationship with Ranbir.

Well, Kat again proved unlucky in love.

Deepika's lover spotted with another girl, Siddharth Mallya spotted with Sophie

Sidhartha Mallya and Sophie Chaudhry made an entry together at Nandita Mahtani's fashion show? The singer-turned-actress seemed comfortable in the company of the Mallya scion. Of course, girlfriend Deepika Padukone, was many miles away. The actress is in Bhopal shooting for her film Aarakshan but that isn't an excuse for Sid to run free and escort other girls to parties, especially a siren like Sophie who is known to enjoy the company of young boys.

Remember her tryst with Bhushan Kumar and Jackky Bhagnani? Also note that Sid and Sophs were bonding at another party too recently, but Dippy was very much around at that time. Maybe there is nothing to worry about it, and it was just a couple of friends hanging out. Or perhaps the Bangalore lad is tired of his girlfriend denying his existence, and decided to jolt things up a bit. And who better to do it with, than with your buddy of over a decade.

Fight between Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra in run for fun, fearless award

Bollywood beauties Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra are in the run for Cosmopolitan Magazine's fun, fearless awards, to be held in Mumbai Saturday.

The three actresses are competing in Fun, Fearless Female All Time Reader's Choice Award this year.

Other categories include - Fun, Fearless Power Couple award, for which the nominees are - Kareena Kapoor-Saif Ali Khan; Hrithik Roshan-Sussanne Khan and Arbaaz Khan-Malaika Arora Khan.

There is also a Fun, Fearless Male 2010 Reader's Choice Award, and Ranbir Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Salman Khan, and Arjun Rampal are competing for the title in this category.

The event, in its third edition now, takes place annually in India, Britain and the US.

"The Fun, Fearless Female Awards is a cult, one-of-its-kind event that celebrates all that's iconic of the Cosmo woman - her attitude, drive, and the never-say-never spirit," Nandini Bhalla, editor of Cosmopolitan, said in a press statement.

The organisers are expecting a star-studded turnout at the event Saturday at the Taj Land's End, Mumbai.

"The response has been tremendous - from readers, Bollywood favourites, and the industry. The Fun Fearless Awards are a pat on the back to women (and some special men) from different areas of life-acting, music, theatre, and more.

"Last year's awards saw a great turnout - Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, and more. And this year's awards promise to be bigger, better, and more Cosmo than ever," said Mala Sekhri, chief operating officer, Lifestyle Magazines, India Today Group.

Shriya replaces Deepika in Theenmaar, Shriya Saran in Theenmaar, Deepika padukone, Pawan Kalyan Theenmaar

There was a strong gossip that made rounds in Film Nagar circles that Jayant C Paranje had convinced Deepika Padukone to do a special song for his forthcoming film ‘Teennaar’, the remake of a Bollywood hit film ‘Love Aaj Kal’ with Pawan Kalyan, Trisha and Kriti Karbanda in the lead roles.

However, the producer had announced that there is no such proposal and declared that Shriya would shake her legs and hips for a special song. It appears that Shriya used her close association with the Mega family to bag the offer.

It is also learnt that Shriya had agreed to sport a micro mini dress for the song, wore by Deepika in Dum Maaro Dum item song in a film.

Katrina, Deepika won't speak up

...but that keeps the ball rolling

Times have changed. Once Rabir Kapoor wore Deepika on his arm, and she got RK tattooed on the nape of her neck. It was cool to show off your boyfriend. And be open about the fact that you had one. Lara Dutta spoke well about Kelly Dorjee, and was more than open to answer questions about him. Shahid and Kareena were madly in love and spoke openly about their feelings, same with Saif, who smiled as the entire world gasped at his Kareena tattoo on his forearm.

But time has gone by, and flaunting a boyfriend just isn't cool anymore. At least, nobody from the Hindi film industry seems to be doing it. Ranbir, Katrina won't admit that they are a couple and actually 'dating'. Siddharth Mallya and Deepika Padukone are spotted together everywhere but they remain tight-lipped about their relationship status; So what if Shahid Kapoor was the one who opened Priyanka's house door for the IT-officials, that really doesn't make their relationship 'official'. Lara Dutta preferred to keep mum on her torrid affair with Dino Morea, and went public with her love for Mahesh Bhupathi only very late. Now, Vidya Balan won't speak about Siddharth Roy Kapoor. And the one common thing about all these actors are: they won't confirm it, but they won't deny it either.

Deepika Padukone is very firm about keeping her mouth shut. "You give the media one piece of information, and they want to know everything else. You tell them you are dating, next they want to know when you are getting married, and when will you plan babies. They enter the bedroom directly, and won't give you your privacy. It's extremely important that we talk only about what we think should be written. I made a mistake by talking about my personal life once, I doubt I'll do it ever again."

Lara Dutta was on a no 'personal questions please' spree for a very long time. A firend of the actor's tells us, "Maybe she was fighting her own battle at that time. Even speaking to the media puts tremendous amount of pressure, because everyone else, who is not even closely related to you is then judging you and governing what you should be doing and what you shouldn't be doing without having a clue of the real story."

Sonam Kapoor, too, made a statement, that she'll never go to the press with her 'love stories'. "My mum says it's crass," said Deepika on a talk show, "It's not dignified."

Priyanka Chopra questions the media back when she is questioned: "So are you and Shahid a couple?" PC: Did he tell you that? Did I tell you that? And the story goes on. Nobody will say a thing, but yes, they'll open doors for IT officials in their boxer shorts , go for long drives and dinner dates, and even lip-lock in public, like Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma did at Shahid Kapoor's birthday bash (which PC didn't attend!), but those lips will be sealed, so what if only by pressing against their better-halves'... We guess, the speculation just keeps them in the news. And they manage to have their cake and eat it, too!

Will Deepika annoy Dev again ?

Dev Anand won't take this lying down! Without saying anything directly to the evergreen actor, filmmaker Rohan Sippy is out to antagonise the Bollywood veteran, or so it seems.

News has just come in that the makers of Dum Maaro Dum have made their version of the famous song, picturised on Deepika Padukone. The line will read Not Your Daddy's Dum Maaro Dum." Rohan says, "We will be introducing the song as Not your Daddy's Dum Maaro Dum.

It is just in keeping with the brazen attitude of the song. And the fact that our DMD is meant for this generation. It may be better or worse than the original but it's for today."

Raveena open to work with Akshay

Akshay Kumar's ex-love Raveena Tandon has no grudges of working with him today.

In times when Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor and Deepika Padukone can't see eye-to-eye with their ex-flames, it is surprising to know that the ex-girlfriends of Akshay Kumar have no qualms working with him.

Some time back Shilpa Shetty had admitted that she had no problems of working with Akshay Kumar if she got a chance. And now Raveena Tandon who is all set to make a comeback in Bollywood is making similar claims. The actress is open to the idea of working with Akshay Kumar, of course on the excuse that if a 'good script' comes across.

However the question is will Akshay Kumar, who is a Bollywood superstar today, be willing to work with any of his past ladyloves, who are history today?

Deepika to shoot with Hema Malini

Deepika Padukone is super excited. She is set to shoot with Hema Malini who has floored Dips by complimenting her work and looks.

Hema we hear told Deepika that if there is a dream girl in today's generation, then it is she. In fact, very interestingly in Deepika's debut film, Om Shanti Om, Deepika is referred to as the 'Dreamy Girl' in the film, which was an ode to Hema Malini's Dream Girl image. Deepika says, "It is an absolute honour to work with Hemaji. She is so lovely and graceful. She is one of the finest actresses of all times. I'm very excited to learn from her."

Red ants on Deepika's back for Dum Maro Dum

Ever since Deepika Padukone was signed on for an item number for Rohan Sippy's film Dum Maaro Dum , she has been making news. Now that the song has been shot, industry insiders who have had a sneak peek of it claim it to be the item number of the year. Deepika Padukone is looking red hot in the song and we tell you why.

Deepika had some very tough scenes to do in the song. There was this one scene where she was required to have around 50-60 big, red ants crawling on her back. Though the scene was a very crucial one, director Rohan Sippy was not keen on having Deepika do the scene, as it would be a very risky one.

However, Deepika being the thorough professional that she is refused to use a body double, even though Rohan Sippy insisted on using one for the scene, as she felt that would not look authentic. She chose to do the scene herself.

"Deepika had to have the crawlies on her back for almost half a day, as the scene had to be shot from various angles. Many times Deepika would be bitten by the ants, but not once did she complain. In fact, when the shot was over, Deepika's back was completely red due to the ant bites", informs a unit-hand present at the closely guarded song shoot.

Deepika also worked very hard to look her sexiest best for the item number. She worked out rigorously and trained hard for the dance. The number which is one of the most awaited songs of the season will see Deepika in her sexiest avatar till date.

"She was going to wear the shortest skirt, ever to be worn by a Bollywood actress, however, when she started doing her dance movements, she realized that her movements became awkward due the short skirt, and since Dum Maaro Dum song has some great dance movements", adds the unit-hand.

"That's when Deepika called director Rohan Sippy, and requested him to change her outfit a bit, as otherwise she was not being able to do justice to the sensuous dance movements. Rohan immediately complied, and asked designer Anahita Adajania Shroff to change the outfit a bit. The short skirt was finally changed to hot shorts with tassels over it to give the look of a skirt. However the new outfit is no less sexy. In fact, the shorts are too short and barely cover Deepika's derriere!"

So smoking hot is Deepika looking in the song that she has become the first item girl ever to make it to the poster of a film, that too solo.

Kareena Kapoor named Bollywood's sexiest woman

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor has been named the sexiest woman by Stardust magazine.

Kareena beats actresses like Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra to win the title. The decision has been made on the basis of an extensive research and readers responses.

The latest issue of Stardust magazine features the list of top 10 sexiest women.

Last year, it was Katrina who topped the list of sexiest women in Bollywood.

Bipasha in severe tiff with Deepika

Rohan Sippy’s ‘Dum Maro Dum’ is again hitting the news for all wrong reasons. Bipasha Basu is fighting it out with Deepika Padukone for the poster of the film which has only Deepika Padukone grooving to the super-hit song, ‘Dum Maro Dum’. Bips is not happy that the main stars of the movie were neglected and only Deepika was featured in the poster.

A source from the production house said, "There were various debates about how the first look poster of the film will be made.

Finally it was decided that rather than having Abhishek Bachchan and Bipasha Basu on the posters of the film it would be nice to have Deepika who features in the item song `Dum Maro Dum'.

When Bipasha learnt about the poster she was not very happy and called Rohan Sippy who explained his promotional strategy to her."

When contacted Rohan Sippy said, "Deepika is doing a title song of the film. On the teaser poster you can hardly recognise Deepika.

It's brand Dum Maaro Dum and Bipasha is the female lead of the film. But I guess that's what happens with guest numbers and with iconic songs."

On the other hand, Bipasha denied any dispute and said, "I was the first one to tweet about the first look of DMD because I loved it and am super excited about our film.

Deepika is a super dancer and has done total justice to our song. There are no controversies here."

Katrina out of Mallya's IPL Team?

The buzz is that Katrina Kaif, who has been the long standing mascot for Vijay Mallya and his cricket team has reportedly snapped her association with the Bangalore outfit.

TOI has heard from reliable sources that Mallya had extended her contract till season four of the cash rich tournament but Kat has cited date issues to bow out. It is to be noted that Deepika Padukone, who is very friendly with the liquor baron's son Sidhartha, has become incredibly close to the household and gossip is she might fill in Kat's shoes this year. However, top informers also indicate that since the perception is that Dips is seeing Sidhartha, she will not be asked to be a brand ambassador and it is also likely that the company will get another actress with a Bangalore connect to be the face.

An industry insider and a close friend of Kat says, "Katrina has decided to opt out since she is of the belief that she will not do justice to her responsibility towards the team."

We learn that she will be shooting in Agra for Aditya Chopra's Mere Brother Ki Dulhan during the IPL games and will not be able to make her appearances to support the team. Hence the decision to step down as the ambassador.

Deepika Padukone's sensuous New Look Photo

Deepika Padukone is ready to take on Munni and Sheila. The lissome beauty's set with her hot item number in Rohan Sippy's film Dum Maaro Dum, presented by Fox Star Studios, releasing on April 22.

And this one promises to be very different from the earthy Munni and the tease of Sheila. It's going to be out and out irreverent, we are told.

For the first time, audiences will get a glimpse of her oomph. "Deepika transforms into a super sensual girl in the recreation of this iconic song," says a source. The song is closely guarded; it was shot with minimum crew around, apart from the dancers. There was a lot of planning that went into Deepika's look. Apparently, an even skimpier skirt was chosen for her initially, but the director and choreographer felt that it was restricting the dance movements.

Rohan Sippy is glad with the way the item song has shaped up. "Deepika is naturally very sexy, but she has never done anything this brazen. It is a very irreverent attitude that she needed to carry apart from being sexual on the screen. DMD is an attitude, it is all about breaking free. Breaking free from conventions, fears and taboos," he told TOI. Deepika may manage to steal a bit of Bollywood's biggest sex icon Zeenat Aman's thunder, as she steps into the remixed version of DMD!

Race 2 ready to take-off

Producer Ramesh Taurani and director duo Abbas-Mustan have finally locked the star cast of the much-awaited sequel to Race.

"The casting has to be perfect, once the script is okayed," Abbas-Mustan had said some time back. "The expectations from Race 2 are humungous and we plan to make it bigger and better than the first part."

Well, the casting of Race 2 is almost complete. While Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor have been retained from the first part, the makers have signed John Abraham to enact the negative role in the sequel to the successful film.

Rumours are rife that Abhishek Bachchan will also appear in a significant role, although his presence in the film is being kept under wraps.

"Not true at all! Abhishek isn't part of the film," the producer said.

'The leading ladies will be different as well. "Deepika Padukone and Sonakshi Sinha have been confirmed. We need to finalise one more leading lady opposite Anil," he said.

Filming of Race 2 will begin in August this year.

SRK gets tattooed for Deepika

The 'D' tattoo on SRK's arm have got people thinking...

Saif Ali Khan may have inked Kareena on his arm, but the latest one to be showing off his love is Shah Rukh Khan who has been sporting a prominent 'D' tattoo on his forearm these days. This has got one and all speculating. He is constantly being asked whom the daring 'D' is for, and SRK at his wittiest best, replies "It's for Deepika Padukone!"

Of course, Deepika has reason enough to be flattered. However, the 'D' denotes SRK's love for 'Don 2'. His character in the 'Don' sequel has 'D' tattooed on his arm. And the 'D' is meant to denote Don!

The tattoo is obviously not a permanent one, but Shah Rukh says he likes it, although a permanent tattoo is not a part of his to-do list right now! However, most of his contemporaries like Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Ajay Devgn, Arjun Rampal have permanent tattoos showing off their love and faith, but SRK likes to keep it clean.

Madhuri says no to Rajnikanth

MUMBAI: This season everyone in Bollywood fell prey to the charms of the 44-year-old Madhuri Dixit who flew in from the US to judge a dance reality show on television.

Besides the Khans, Kapoors and Kumars who poured praises in Mads' honour, the other man who was reportedly enamoured with her is the Tamil megastar Rajnikanth. Madhuri and Rajni have done Uttar Dakshin in 1987.

TOI announced just a few days ago that when Rajni came calling to Mumbai for one night he did attempt to meet a few Bollywood stars.

A distributor says, "Besides casting Deepika Padukone and Sonu Sood from Mumbai, Rajni Sir was also keen to have Madhuri Dixit in Rana. However she turned down the offer. She excused herself saying that she was missing her sons Arin and Raayan too much and wanted to fly back to the United States." Rana as everyone knows has Rajni in a triple role. Madhuri naturally would be cast opposite one of the older characters that Rajni is playing; whereas the 25-year-old Deepika will romance the younger character.

Goa tourism raises concern over 'Dum Maro Dum' content

Two months before its release, Rohan Sippy's "Dum Maro Dum" has rattled Goa's tourism industry as initial reports about the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer suggest that the movie delves a lot into the state's narcotics mafia and sex trade.

Both the contentious issues have put Goa on the international map of infamy and with "Dum Maro Dum" only set to reinforce the same negative image, the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) is simply not happy. "The censor board should have cut out the objectionable parts, if it portrays the state in a bad light," Gaurish Dhond, president of the TTAG, told reporters here Friday.

Comprising of stakeholders of the travel and tourism industry in Goa, the TTAG for nearly three decades now has been the voice of the trade here. "The film could have bad repercussion for tourism in Goa, if it throws up scenes of prostitution and drugs," Dhond said.

Set in Goa, the film sees Abishek as a police officer and also stars Deepika Padukone and Bipasha Basu. The first look of the Fox Star-produced movie has all the nefarious ingredients, which has put the state under negative spotlight in the recent past.

In bold big-sized letters, 'Drugs', 'Cocaine', 'Sex' and 'Ecstasy' run through the racy promo, which also shows rave party scenes and sexy bikini-clad foreigners. "British (teenager) Scarlet Keeling's death case was hyped so much that people started feeling that our beaches are unsafe, which was not true at all in the first case. And now this," Dhond said.

Known for its beaches, Goa annually attracts 2.4 million tourists, nearly half a million of whom hail from European countries. Accusing the media and filmmakers of going overboard while portraying Goa as a sex destination, Dhond said the reputation of Goa is at stake.

"Goa has been built as a tourist destination over the years. You cannot allow some film to condemn it overnight. We have worked very hard for this brand. Why is Goa only being projected in a bad light? Drug abuse, rapes are being highlighted in a big way like this, which spoils the reputation of the state," he said.

"Dum Maro Dum" is set for an April 22 release.

Superintendent of Police Atmaram Deshpande said they have not written to the producers of the film seeking a pre-release screening. "We have not issued any letter to the producers of the film," said Deshpande, a spokesperson of the Goa police.

Deepika Padukone to sizzle for Dum Maro Dum

Deepika Padukone shoots for Dum Maro Dum remix video, she even flaunts off a new tattoo

Deepika Padukone will sizzle the screen for Rohan Sippy's Dum Maro Dum. She recently shot for a remix of the title track that has her flaunting a tattoo of a cobra on her torso.

The song has racy lyrics and is touted to be one of the biggest attractions of the film. Reveals a source, "The song is explosive and bold, with really unimaginable lyrics.

The theme of the track has several references to sex and drugs. Initially, Deepika was hesitant given the nature of the lyrics and the inherent innuendo.

But after some convincing and seeing the creative visuals for the song she decided to make sure it looked super hot. Part of the preparation included getting a tattoo with the words 'Dum Maro Dum' and the image of a King Cobra."

Pritam remixed the track, Bosco choreographed the number.

Lyrics of the song
Hey..kya phir dekh raha hai
Aaj aankhen sek raha hai kal haath sekega
Aaj dheel chod raha hai kal khud hi tokega
Aaj mere liye chair kheech raha hai kal meri skirt kheechega
Kheechega ki nahi ?