ALL THE VICTIMS OFFALSE DOWRY CASES GATHERED UP WITH SUHAIB ILYASI AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE OF HISFILM 498A-THE WEDDING GIFT

At the press club of indiaa newmoment started on Saturday in the capital. All the men who are the victim offalse dowry cases gathered up and had a discussion. The issue raised in theupcoming film of Suhaib Ilyasi’s 498A-The Wedding Gift.  The film is based on the social issue of falsedowry cases. Indian government has strict laws against dowry takers but in somecases ladies are taking undue advantage by claiming to be victims when they arenot actually. At the press conference of the film the victim of well knownNisha case in Noida ‘Munish Dalaal’ and several other victims were present totake up a stand on the issue. Suhaib Ilyasi along with Farida Jalaal and thelead actress Srishti Gautam addressed the media for their film. All the men who arevictim of getting married to their wives were up for the issue.

SPARKLE - Whitney Houston's last film appearance

SPARKLE
India release date: 7-Dec-12      
Genre: Musical
Director: Salim Akil         
Cast: Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, CeeLo Green               
Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother (Whitney Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager, Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.       

Daya & Jetha caught red handed in disco

Gokuldham members (Tarak Mehta ka Oltahchashamah) are celebrating Disco night for the new look of society.Everyone is dancing on disco songs in disco style. Dayaben and Jethalalperformed on the famous disco number ‘Julie Julie Jonny ka dil tujhpar aayajulie’. To look authentic, Dayaben on the stage was dressed up as Julie, whereinstead of her trademark sari, she is wearing a modern frilled and multi coloredfrock. And as expected, Daya is doing disco mixed with her favorite Garba.“It’s going to be very interesting disco dance, something that nobody wouldhave seen before,” laughs Daya aka Disha Wakhani.
In Asit Modi producedshow, other members of the society Mr. & Mrs. Sodi performed on the song‘Dico 82 Dico 82...’, Mr and Mrs. Bhide performed on ‘Kisi disco mein jayee”and Mr, & Mrs. Haathi performed on “Nishaa ahaa ahaa haa Nishaa...” Apartfrom that all member of society are dancing on the same disco theme. Who willwin the competition that will be decided by Master of dance Saroj Khan andthe winner will be rewarded with a nice sports car.

AkankshaAwasthi: Powerhouse Performer

Akanksha Awasthi is not complaining about the producers for being type cast inmature roles. The Lucknow lass, already a familiar face in drawingrooms across the board with a slew of appearances in various showsacross satellite channels is lapping up all the accolades coming herway. Some of her dramatic performances can be seen in -Ghar Ki lakshmi Betiyan -Zee, Waqt batayega kaun apna kaun paraya-Sony, Raja ki ayegi barat-Star Plus, Beendhbanunga Ghodi Chadhunga - NDTV Imagine,Kismat ka Khel - 9 X.
Akankshas’swide range has seen her essay roles that have brought to fore hercommand over comedy, negative & high-drama roles- not a bad signfor a 25 year old whose career-clock has just ticked off.

Allseems hunky dory for the lady but the only thing gnawing at Akankshaall the time is her weight. Her working out for a good couple ofhours every day & defying hunger pangs has still not got her inshape- a day she dreams of. The producers though are more than happyto cast the actor for her versatility as they saddle her with allkinds of meaty roles.
Casein point is the highly rated “Uttaran” where she plays the Mamiof the lead actor, Tapasya. The role offers her a chance to show avariety of emotions. “ I love the character graph of Rohini, whereI oscillate between being a show-pony to a mindless woman who blindlyfollows her husband, in whatever he says or does. I really love herinnocence that pins her husband in a quandary at all times”, shegushes. Her on-off-screen chemistry with her husband in the showplayed by, Amandeep Arora, is also in the news. “Indeed, can’tyou see it in our performances? I think it is very important to be atease with your co-stars” she chirps.

Sheis quite at ease with her role in the show “Uttaran”. The stellarshow is poised for a huge leap. The new Mami is richer & moreconfident. She now strives to live up to her new found status byspeaking the Queens language leading to hilarious consequences. Herconstant refrain “Oh my God” at inopportune moments will ticklemany a funny bone.

Doesn’tshe think an 18 year leap in the show is too much of a risk to takeso early in her career? “Why would I grumble?  I have signed upwith one of the best production houses & am working with abrilliant director of the television industry. More importantly, iget timely payments” she says, tongue firmly in cheek.  In a worldwhere, veiling the obvious is the norm Akanksha’s Bindaas attitudeis like a breath of fresh air. It has her ready to take up anychallenges that come her way & perform like few can.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan dazzles at Dubai World Cup

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan led the fashion and glamour stakes at the Dubai World Cup which she attended over the weekend where she presented the award for the Most Elegant Dressed Lady at the event. Aishwarya was present as the Brand Ambassador of watch company Longines which she has been part of for the last 13 yrs. At the event she was the perfect picture of style and elegance keeping in with the Longines tag line ' Elegance is an attitude".
During the Most Elegant Lady presentation ceremony, which Aishwarya presented alongside Juan Carlos Capelli, Vice President and Head of International Marketing at Longines,  she said: "I am delighted to be here and see such finely dressed women in their hats and beautiful dresses".
Draped in bright red traditional outfit by Indian designer Sabyasachi, Aishwarya greeted the world in a very 'Miss World' style - with NAMASTE and had the crowds clapping in excitement.Her suit studded with shimmering gold, complimented the golden sandals on her feet. The event was attended by over 50,000 people.
During the day, Aishwarya visited a newly opened Longines store in the hotel she was staying and later met various media houses for interviews from different countries including Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, India etc.