Thursday, 27 June 2013
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Now You See Me!****
Now You See Me!****
Tagline: Come in close, because the more you think you see, the easier it'll be to fool you
Magic has always been important to Hollywood where countless films have
been made on the subject in the last 100 years. Be it a movie with a
magician who makes others disappear or those where a big illusion
misguides the audience, cinegoers have loved the idea of being
mystified in a theatre. Moreover, most of such films also succeeded at
the box office, making them a bankable entity. Louis Leterrier's Now
You See Me is one such new-age caper thriller that pits four different
kinds of super-illusionists against an FBI crack squad and a former
magician who makes a living revealing the tricks of the trade. They not
only avoid their hopeful captors by staying one step ahead but also
manage to pull off as many as three heists in the process!
It's all in the mind!
Now You See Me starts off with a powerful introduction, where The Four
Horseman are introduced magically - that is performing tricks that will
surprise you for sure. While J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg) is an
illusionist who excels in skyscraper theatrics, Merritt McKinney (Woody
Harrelson) is a mentalist who can read your mind. Atlas's former
assistant Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher) and upcoming magician Jack Wilder
(Dave Franco) complete the team that is assembled and helped by an
unknown benefactor for a year, before they strike big. The first strike
takes place at Las Vegas, in front of a packed audience where The Four
Horsemen manage to rob a bank (situated in Paris) without leaving the
stage. When apprehended (and later released), the magicians tell the
FBI that this is just the beginning, and there is more to come.
In the process of pulling two more heists, The Four Horsemen make few
friends and many enemies - including wealthy Arthur Tressler (Michael
Caine), FBI agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo), Interpol officer Alma
Dray (Melanie Laurent) and Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman) - who
think they are one step ahead of their illusionists, but in fact are
many steps behind. Even the end is likely to make you feel content
because in the world of magic, all's 'only' well when it ends well!
The closer you look, the less you see!
The easiest way to find out the name of a person's bank through magic …
is through his credit card! This is how engaging the dialogues of this
movie are and that's why you are kept on the edge of your seat most of
the time. Be it robbing a bank in Paris, fooling the crowd in Las Vegas
or showering money on the audience, every dialogue is well-written;
each scene is well executed; and the direction is top notch. One didn't
expect such an intense thriller from Louis Leterrier, the director of
The Transporter 1 & 2, The Incredible Hulk and Clash of the Titans,
but here he delivers his masterpiece.
Be the smartest man in the room!
That's the first rule of magic and in the movie, there are many men
(and a woman) who vie for the post. Mark Ruffalo as the FBI agent
steals the show with his compelling performance as the guy who doesn't
trust anyone. He doesn't trust his partner, he doesn't like his boss
and hates the fact that four magicians are able to do the unthinkable,
and he doesn't know how. The scene in which he is chasing himself on
foot is an example of how well he acted on screen whereas in another,
he is so close to getting his man, but is unable to do so due to hocus
pocus.
Jesse Eisenberg plays the confident de facto leader of the troupe who
keeps us all into believing that magic is real. Veterans Michael Caine
and Woody Harrelson also have good lines but Morgan Freeman stands tall
amongst the supporting cast. As a former magician who has changed sides
and now dwells in revealing magicians, his character is central to the
plot. After Mark Ruffalo, Freeman is the most believable character in
the movie, and his acting prowess is evident in whichever scene he is
in.
What you see may not be what you get!
The film has a twist in the end, which builds up in the scenes in which
Morgan Freeman's character Thaddeus Bradley reveals how the tricks
were actually performed. He tells the audience and his fellow characters
that it is possible to rob a French bank without leaving Las Vegas, it
is possible to steal a safe that is under strict lock and key and that
it is also possible that a man presumed dead can be alive, through
magic. These explanatory scenes (read flashbacks) make you realize that
along with the characters in the movie, The Four Horsemen managed to
dupe you into believing what they wanted you to believe. It is only at
the very end that the 'pot on gold at the end of the rainbow' is
revealed, and audiences are left thunderstruck by the ingenuity of the
story writer and the director.
Verdict - GOTCHA!
Now You See Me may not be as good as Christopher Nolan's The Prestige
or Neil Burger's The Illusionist but it is not to be missed for obvious
reasons. It keeps you engrossed to the plot from start till end, the
lengthy flashback sequences give you a sense of astonishment that hasn't
been seen in many years, and the end will stun you as if you were just
released from a hypnotized state! The film has car chases, and
death-defying stunts and I am sure that when you would leave the
theatre, you would feel vindicated rather than cheated by the
filmmakers. And let me remind you, despite reading this review, you
will still not see the end coming!
Sunday, 23 June 2013
Top 10 Hottest Actresses of Bollywood
Top 10 Hottest Actresses of Bollywood
Bollywood is considered to be the world
biggest movies industry. We have seen some remarkable performances by B
town actors in their movies. Industry which is dominated by men we have
seen some outstanding actresses as well. People are love to watch them
in the movies. Their hot and bold characters always entertain audience
We compiled this list of Bollywood Top 10 Hottest Actresses of
Bollywood.
Take a Cool look at Top 10 Hottest Actresses of Bollywood
10. Sunny Leone
The most searched celebrity of 2012, former adult actress Sunny Leon born on May 13, 1981 in Ontario, Canada. She made her Bollywood debut by Jism 2 (2012). The movie was blasted by the critics, and protests were held over India because of promotion of an adult star. She is ready to play role in her second movie, Ragini MMS 2.
9. Chitrangada Singh
Born in a Jat Family on 30 August 1976 in Jodhpur, India. Chitragand Singh best known for starring in Hazaaron Khwaishen Aisi (2005) and for her first mainstream commercial film, Desi Boyz (2011). “You have outdone Smita Patil,” said Shekhar Kapur, when he saw Chitrangda Singh’s performance in her debut movie Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi. And he is not the only one. Time and again Chitrangda has been compared to the legendary Smita Patil.
8. Jacqueline Fernandez
Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez,
born on 2 June 1985 is a former model and beauty queen who won Miss Sri
Lanka Universe in 2006. She has received an International Indian Film
Academy Award for Best Female Debut and Stardust Award for Lux Exciting
New Face in 2010, for her role in Aladin. In 2012 she gave 2 major hits,
namely Murder 2 and Housefull 2. In 2013 she got fame another hit Race
2.
7. Nargis Fakhri
Fakhri was born in Queens, New York on October 20, 1979, to a Czech mother and a Pakistani father. Fakhri appeared on America’s Next Top Model Cycles 2 and 3 in 2004. She posed for the 2009 Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar. In 2011, she made her feature film debut in the Bollywood film, Rockstar released on November 2011. She is currently signed on for a three film contract with Akshay Kumar’s Hari Om Productions.
6. Bipasha Basu
Basu was born on 7 January 1979 to a Bengali family in Delhi. She debuted in a negative role in Ajnabee (2001) which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She is perhaps the most fittest actress in Bollywood. She has released numerous DVDs on fitness. She is renowned for her item songs like “Phoonk De” in No Smoking (2007), and “Beedi” and “Namak Ishq Ka” in Omkara (2006) amongst others. Basu is slated to make her international film debut with the 2013 Australian film Singularity.
5. Anushka Sharma
Former model and actress Anushka born on 1 May 1988, she debuted opposite SRK in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008). In 2012, again she act with Bollywood’s King, SRK in Jab Tak Hai Jaan. The film was a blockbuster. Her performance was widely hailed by critics and she outshone her fellow co-star, Katrina Kaif. She is known for portraying young, energetic characters, which go well with her age.
4. Deepika Padukone
The hottest most telented model and actress Deepika Padukone is at number 4. Born to badminton player Prakash Padukone on 5 January 1986, she chose to become an actress. She made her acting debut in 2006 and got huge fame after Om Shanti Om. She was noted for portraying modern, independent women in several commercially successful films, including Love Aaj Kal, Housefull, Cocktail and Race 2 her performance in the latter earned her unanimous critical appreciation and Best Actress nominations at several award ceremonies.
3. Kareena Kapoor
Born into a film family in Mumbai on 21 September 1980, She made her Bollywood debut in 2000 war drama Refugee. She mostly in the list of the top ten actress. In 2012 she married to B’wood star Saif Ali Khan, and gave 2 major hits. She starred with Aamir Khan in the movie, Talaash. She performed an item song in Salman Khan’s film, Dabbang 2. The song, “Fevicol Se” was a huge hit and is featured regularly on all music channels.
2. Katrina Kaif
One of the most beautiful actress of all
time, Katrina Kaif born on 16 July 1984, in Hong Kong to an Kashmiri
Indian father and an English mother. She made her acting debut in 2003
Boom. She earned commercial success with Namastey London and later
earned public recognition for playing glamorous roles in such
male-centric films as Partner (2007), Race (2007) and Singh Is King
(2008),New York (2009), Rajneeti (2010), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
(2011), and Ek Tha Tiger (2012, the second highest-grossing Bollywood
film) and Jab Tak Hai Jaan alongside Shah Rukh Khan. She is set to
appear in two high-profile productions; Vijay Krishna Acharya’s
adventure film Dhoom 3 and Uday Chopra and Siddharth Anand’s Bang Bang.
1. Priyanka Chopra
The former Miss India and Miss World
,the actress, singer and songwriter Priyanka Chopra (PC), born on 18
July 1982, in Jamshedpur, Bihar. She made her acting debut in 2002 with
the box office super hit Andaaz opposite Akshay Kumar. In 2012, her
films Barfi and Agneepath were super hits, and her acting was hailed by
critics. She was given the “Hottest Girl of the year” title by Maxim.
Friday, 21 June 2013
Controversy queen Meera
Meera believes in competition and wants to compete with Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra.
“I hope I get to do many more good films and I want to compete with A-list actresses in Bollywood. I want to compete with Priyanka Chopra and I would also like to share the screen space with her. This will give me an opportunity to prove myself and the audience can see the other side of me,” Meera told IANS.“I believe in competition and competition allows a person to prove his or her talent,” added the actress, currently busy promoting her forthcoming film Bhadaas, a psychological thriller.
She zeroed on in Bhadaas because she “liked the script”.
“It’s a psychological thriller. This is something that I have not tried before and wanted to explore,” she added.
Produced and directed by Ajay Yadav, the film is coming out on July 28.
Meera
was created on Fifteenth September 1976 in Lahore. She began
functioning in university performs in university and went on to style
for various professional items while still in university. Meera went to
Lahore's Kinniard Higher education and ongoing to act in university
performs, however at this factor her which profession really took off as
she showed up in ads for Soft drink and Lux while still in her
mid-teens. She ongoing to style for various organizations in Lahore,
Karachi and Islamabad and became one of the nation's top designs. At
this factor, Meera was also contacted by various administrators in
Lahore to indication on for jobs in their films. She finalized with two
administrators such as Samina Peerzada who was generating her very first
as a manager in Inteha (1999). Peerzada finalized Meera on as the head
in her directorial very first - and Meera was amazing. Inteha went on to
become a bit hit and Meera was known as the Best Celebrity of the
season for her large efficiency. Since Inteha, Meera has proved helpful
in 14 tasks, while as well, continuous with her which profession.
Despite having used 4 decades in the movie market, Meera wants
functioning in less videos than her co-stars. This according to Meera is
because she wants which to functioning and is therefore dedicated to
appear in a small variety of movie tasks. She is still one of Pakistan's
top designs and constantly appear in Lux and Pepsi's ads - which
assisted release her profession. Meera programs to proceed her which and
functioning profession, before transforming her interest to Style,
which was her significant while attending college. Meera finalized on to
appear in a new tv sequential created and focused by Javed Sheikh. This
would be Meera's first overall look on a Excellent Time TV Serial on
PTV, although she has visitor put the regular Top 20 Countdown for PTV
and Pesi on quite a few events
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Gia Ali To Appear In Tamil Movies
The Beauty of pakistani model and actress Jia Ali
Known for her debut Lollywood hit “Deewaney Tere Pyar Key”, the hot and stunning fashion model and actress Gia Ali has revealed her love for Tamil films and is preparing to do the debut.
Few days ago, in an interview Gia Ali unveiled her wish to appear in a Tamil film rather than doing a Bollywood flick or Punjabi movie. She told that she had always wanted to work in a Tamil film. She likes the language and the atmosphere of these movies.
Gia Ali is a glamorous fashion diva who has walkef many international fashion runways and has done many Pakistani films but what attracted her to do Tamil film could be the language which she has to work harder on. A number of celebrities got fame for their Tamil films in India specially the actor Rajnikant and actress Asin. Now its Gia Ali’s turn to prove here talent, to practice the dialogues and to fit in the atmosphere.
Jia Ali is a Pakistani model and an actress. Coming from a Punjabi
Christian family, Ali began her career at the age of nineteen when she
was discovered while working at a Pakistani salon.
In 1991, Ali booked a Wrangler Jeans commercial and walked the ramp for its fashion show. She was approached by members of Lollywood, Pakistan's film industry. It was while she was in Islamabad, Ali was introduced to Sajjad Gul, a producer, who signed her to play a role in the movie Deewaney Terey Pyaar Key. Following the success of the film, Ali acted in several movies that consolidated her success while continuing to travel between Lahore and Karachi for modeling assignments. She has four other brothers. Her brother, Munna Mushtaq, is a fashion photographer. Her father Saleem Abbas resides in slough, UK.
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Friday, 14 June 2013
Sanam Marvi Singing Rabba Nai lagda Dil Mera
Sanam Marvi Folk & Sufi Singer
Full Name: |
Sanam Marvi
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Born Place: |
Hyderabad, Pakistan
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Origin: |
Pakistan
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Genres: |
Sufi, Folk Music
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Occupations: |
Singer
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Years active: |
2010 — present
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One of Sanam’s goals as a musician is to make Sufi music more popular with both Indian and Pakistani youth. “I have never performed any pop song in my life and don’t even plan to,” she declared. “My objective is to perform at every Sufi festival across the world so that people of my generation and many more come (to be) familiarized with this culture. I am only 24, and if I can get fascinated by it, so can others.”1
As an artist, Sanam is inspired by the women of Sindh who have a special song for every occasion that they sing to the beat of a dhol, or Eastern drum. She hopes to break new ground with one of her upcoming projects, a collection of Sindhi songs. 2
Sanam not only hopes to break new ground musically, but socially as well. In February 2011, Sanam performed with Indian singer Rekha Bhardwaj in a concert for Aman ki Asha, an India-Pakistan peace project which was initiated by the Times of India and Pakistani Jang Group news outlets in an effort to spread peace through music. Rekha seemed to sum up the central message of the concert, saying, “I do not believe in Islam, I do not believe in Hinduism, I do not believe in any religion. All I believe in is the power of love and humanity.”
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan A Living Legend
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan |
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Birth name | Pervez Fateh Ali Khan |
Born | 13 October 1948 Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
Died | August 16, 1997 (aged 48) London, England |
Genres | Qawwali, Ghazal, Fusion |
Occupations | Musician |
Instruments | Vocals, harmonium |
Years active | 1965–1997 |
Labels | Real World, OSA, EMI, Virgin Records |
Nusrat Fateh Ali
Khan (Punjabi: نصرت فتح علی خان (Shahmukhī)) (born in Faisalabad,
Pakistan) (October 13, 1948 – August 16, 1997) is the scion of a family
whose name has become synonymous with a South Asian musical tradition
ten centuries old, which has only in recent years captured the
imagination of listeners in the West.
Qawwali music (the
word derives from the Arabic word “qual”, which means “belief” or
“credo”) is the explosive devotional music of the Sufis –Muslim mystics —
of Pakistan and the Indian Subcontinent. It originated in the 10th
century as a blend of Persian and Central Asian poetic, philosophical
and religious elements with North Indian musical expression. Originally,
and still today, the most common venues for the performance of Qawwali
music are the traditional Thursday evening sessions of Sufi congregates
gathered at the shrines of any of the hundreds of Muslim saints of the
region. Groups of Qawwals (the lead performers of this music) play
through the night, the best performing near dawn. The Qawwals are heard
by “the friends” (the rank-and-file members of the Sufi orders
themselves) the Pirs (holy men who serve as spiritual guides) and by
laymen a like. Significantly, qawwali music evolved long ago into a
popular form of musical expression with a wide following among persons
of all the South Asian religious faiths.
Qawwali music is
inseparably linked to the name of Amir Khusrau (1254-1325), court
musician, composer, poet and mystic, who experimented with diverse
musical forms, combining the Indian and the Persian and the Muslim Sufi,
arriving at a penetrating synthesis of Islamic devotional texts with
North Indian classical music. Toward the middle of the sixteenth
century, an idiosyncratic style of qawwali music arose in the Punjab
which came to be known as the Punjabi ‘Ang’, weaving the profound texts
of Punjabi Sufism with folk material including more energetic percussive
themes and newfound haunting melodies.
In modern times,
another individual emerged as the central figure in qawwali music,
destined to carry the music to new audiences and, for the first time,
beyond the borders of the lands of its origins. His name was Nusrat
Fateh Ali Khan (1949-1997). Nusrat, a singer of mythic proportions with a
worldly other, trance-inducing voice, was the son of the great Fateh
Ali Khan, brother of Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, and uncle of Rahat. In Sufi
Islam, Qawwali is also a form of prayer and an ultimate link to God.
Although Qawwali is a symbol of Sufi Islam, Qawwali tradition was dying
but credit goes to Nusrat that he brought back Qawwali into the world
and positively used his rhythmic music to bring people together.
He was discovered
and promoted by British pop star Peter Gabriel through Gabriel’s Real
World record label and WOMAD international festival production company
beginning in 1988,creating a wave of interest among listeners in the
West. Soon He was appreciated and followed by people around the world.
He has been awarded on a number of occasions during his lifetime, some
of which include: Unicef Musical Award, French cultural Award, French
grand-prix Award and Japan foco Asian cultural award.
Nusrat was one of
the greatest artists of Sufi music and he carried a spiritual message to
the world. He was like an ambassador of peace, he carried the message
of Allah which is peace and love. In fact Nusrat gave a positive image
of the Muslims to the world. His music and voice were like a bridge
between all religions, spreading the message of peace and spirituality
to the masses. His untimely death was widely mourned outside of South
Asia and his recordings continue to exhibit a measure of mass appeal
throughout the entire world.
In the last five
decades, Ustad Fateh Ali Khan and Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan were considered
the past-master of the Qawwali. Both the brothers were gre.n Ustads of
classical Music and their virtuosity in Qawwali is acknowledged by every
one. Especially, Ustad Fateh Ali Khan Qawwal was a great musicologist.
Vocalist and instrumentalist.
Qawwals were taught
under his tutelage. Ustad Fateh Ali Khan Qawwal was a great patriot. On
Pakistan’s Movement, he composed many good tunes in the praise of Muslim
League and Quaid-e-Azam. He performed these tunes in every nook and
corner of the Sub-Continent and gave the message of Allama Iqbal and the
Quaid to the nation and alert them from the hypocrite Hindus and
irijected the people for the want of Pakistan. And when Pakistan came
into being, Kh. Nazimuddin and Nawabzada Liaquat Ali ~Khan applauded
much and acknawledged the great Service of Ustad Fateh Ali Khan Qawwal.
The Government of Pakistan gave them the richest award “Pride of
Performance” in 1960. Ustad Fateh Ali Khan Qawwal died in 1964. At that
time his son Nusrat was in Matric. He was compelled to join the party by
his family members. Under the guidance af his paternal Uncle Ustad
Mabarak Ali Khan, he became the Party’s leader and the party started
with the new title — Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Mujahid Mabarak Ali Khan
& Party. IN no time, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan got hold on all the
prominent Qawwal parties and his familiarity spreaded like the jungle’s
fire in the country. Then the famous ntovies maker Rajkapoor booked him
on his son Rishi Kappor’s marriage in Bombay. In India, Nusrat Fateh Ali
Khan gave a remarkable perfarmance on many stages and spellbound the
audience by his untouchable speed of “Sargam” and astonishing rhythmetic
use in qawwali . After this tour, Nusrat got the unmatched position in
the Sub-Continent. In the yester years he toured abroad. He was booked
in Great Britain by WOMAD festival; he toured successfully to France,
Japan, Holland, South Africa, Portugal Mid-East and Saudi Arabia. He
performed Hajj and observed “Umra” twicely. The Government of Pakistan,
on his splended services to represent Pakistan’s Culture in foreign
countries honoured him with “Pride of Performance in 1986.”
After his tour of
Amercia, the American government moved by his stj.~le of Qawali and
songs; honoured Nusrat to teach his music and give some lectures to the
University students in America. Nusrat a versatile singer for the great
composer, Peter Gabriel, who booked him for his movie “The Last
Temptation of Christ” as a playback singer and obviously its a great
honour for a Pakistani Singer.
Nusrat Khan is now,
Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. He is a great ctasical vocalist of the
calibre. For the last 23 years, he too is singing classical music on the
Anniversary of his father at Faisalabad. He gave many unforgettable
classical.
Performances on
stages of Arijuman Ittehad, Mosiqaran LHR.; Classical Music Guild (Pak)
All Pakistan Music Conferences. He won a great many titles. Most
probably from every country where he performed and many appreciable
nicknames i.e. Mr. Ali Ali Mr. Allah Hoo, Buddha etc etc. Ustad Nusrat s
contributions in Qawali classical music and compositions are
marvellous. His name is a certificate in all the spheres of music. His
luring personality wins the hearts of his visitors. He is a thorough
gentleman, hosptialble and sympathetic. He is a pride of Pakistan and
pakistan is proud of him.
Sunday, 9 June 2013
Jennifer Lopez Returning To American Idol ?
Singer Jennifer Lopez Returning To American
JENNIFER Lopez has sparked speculation she’s set to return to American Idol.
The singer recently had what was supposed to be a top-secret meeting with host Ryan Seacrest on Friday.
The pair met up at an industry office building in Beverly Hills, according RadarOnline.
“J.Lo
was driven there by her regular driver. Ryan arrived simultaneously,
and didn’t look happy to have been spotted,” a source says.
It’s believed Lopez is in discussions to return to the American Idol, and her meeting with Seacrest may mean negotiations have reached the next level.
Jennifer Hudson is also heavily rumored to be on the verge of signing for Idol.
Meanwhile, Lopez and her boyfriend Casper Smart have been fighting!
According to a new report, the pair came to blows when Casper accused Lopez of cheating on him with red-hot rapper Pitbull.
“Casper
is convinced Jennifer is fooling around with Pitbull behind his back
and that he’s on the chopping block,” a source said.
“He
confronted her and demanded to know if she’s having an affair with
Pitbull. Then he ordered her to cut ties with him. Jen was so taken
aback that at first she just laughed in Casper’s face.
“But then she got really mad. She shot back at him, ‘Don’t you talk to me like that!’ and stormed off.
“Later,
she reminded Casper that she’s the boss and moneymaker in the
relationship – and if he doesn’t like the terms, he can hit the road.
And if Jen dumps him, Casper knows his days of living high on the hog
are over. He broke down and sobbed, ‘Jen can’t leave me yet – she
promised to make me famous!’
“Casper is so jealous that he’s even
started copying Pitbull’s mannerisms. He thinks that if he acts more
like Pitbull Jen will like him more, but his desperation makes him even
less appealing to Jen.”
Jennifer, 44, and Pitbull, 32, have worked
together on multiple projects since 2009. They caused an uproar last
year when they performed their song Dance Again on American Idol, steaming up the stage with a sexy bump and grind that was deemed too racy for TV.
Jennifer, who has 5-year-old twins with soon-to-be ex-husband Marc Anthony, recently acknowledged that she’d like to get married again. But she’s told pals she doesn’t think Casper is husband material.
“He’s
immature and he doesn’t have the drive, ambition and self-made success
that Jen does,” the source explained. “She loved being part of a Latin
power couple with Marc, and she’d love nothing more than to get married
again to a singer of her stature.
“Pitbull certainly fits the bill – and the fact that Jen refused to deny she’s fooling around with him speaks volumes.”
"Women have taken over the music industry - when you think of all the female artists who are out," Stylist magazine quoted Lopez as saying.
"Even going back 20 years, back to Cher, Gloria Estefan and that whole time with Mariah Carey and Celine Dion and then the next wave which was me and then Britney (Spears) and Beyonce to what`s continued to now the Rihanna and Lady Gaga," she added.
Ainy Jafferi Model And Actress
Wishing a very happy birthday to dear Ainy Jafferi
Ainy Jaffri is one the upcoming talented actress and model who
made her debut in Dreamers drama wiht Shahzad Sheikh. She is currently
playing the lead role in Geo TV’s drama ‘Meri Behen Maaya’. Ainy is the
eldest of her two sisters. She was born in Karachi but have grew up in
Malaysia and Singapore. After completing her A Levels from Karachi, she
went to McGill University to complete her graduation. She is one of
those talented actresses who have good have over her shoulder. Her
acting is improving and she is learning fast. In Meri Behen Maaya, she
is working with veteran Javed Sheikh and aunty Bindya. Her co-star is
hot Neelum Munir playing the role of her sister.
Saturday, 8 June 2013
Iman Ali is complete fashion model
Iman Ali is complete fashion model
Born on December 19, 1980 Iman Ali is one of the finest top models and actresses Pakistan fashion and
television as well as film industry has today. She was born is Lahore,
Punjab and is the daughter all time famous television and film actor Abid Ali and his first wife Humaira Ali. Iman Ali has two sisters named as Maryam and Raimah Ali. Iman Ali was very young when her parents divorced. Divorce had not done any good to Iman and Iman Ali soon developed a distant relationship with his father. Later her father married again.
Iman Ali is the perfect face of today’s fashion female model. The height, body, and features she has can be called the features of perfect model. Iman Ali has a height of 5 feet 9 inches. Because of her stunning looks, this Pakistani model is very popular among many Indian designers.
Iman Ali was launched by Shoaib Mansoor in seven minute long video where she played a role of Anarkali. In 2005, she co-hosted the Lux Style Awards. Since then she has been a prominent part of Pakistan fashion and television industry. In 2007, this Pakistani fashion model entered the Pakistan film industry with the movie by Shoaib Masoor’s Khuda Ke Liye. Her role was very challenging and being a daughter of all time popular actor Abid Ali, expectations were very high. Iman Ali with this role convinced critics on how good acting skills she has. For her role in the movie, Iman Ali was awarded Best Actress in Lux Style Award 2008. Before the movie, Iman Ali had already acted in drama serials. Recently, she played a character of supporting women in Shoaib Mansoor’s second venture Bol.
In 2009, Iman Ali told in an interview that she is suffering from multiple sclerosis.
She also travelled to India to treat her disease. Some media people
claimed that she is traveling to India to pursue her career there but
when asked, Iman Ali denied the news. Unlike many actresses, Iman Ali
is always found speaking openly about her disease; knowing the fact
that this can jeopardize her career. When asked the reason in an
interview, she replied:
‘I’ve
been open because people in Pakistan don’t know about MS. I’ve seen a
lot of cases where women have not taken it seriously until they’re in a
wheel chair and their condition is out of control. It targets mostly
women so people find it convenient to ignore. Awareness
has to be created: it was recently discovered that multiple sclerosis
is life threatening. I motivated Nadia Khan to do a show on it. I don’t
understand why anyone would hide it? Alopathic treatment is unaffordable
to most people and I now want to spread awareness about the alternative
methods available. I really want to make some difference and share my
experience once I’m back from India where I’ll be gone for around six to
seven weeks. Before leaving I want to clarify that I am not going to
Bombay to make films; I am going to Dehradun for alternative therapy on
MS.’
Currently, Iman Ali is single and lives in Lahore. In an interview when asked about a kind of man she wants; she replied
:
‘I
don’t want a Ferrari owner; I just want a guy who can live and is
capable of looking after himself and working, that’s it. Riches don’t do
it for me. Money doesn’t impress me’.
Iman Ali was also awarded Lux Style Award for best female model. She was also the face of Luscious Cosmetics, record-breaking cosmetic brand in Pakistan.
Films done by Iman Ali:
Film Role Notes
Khuda Kay Liye
Khuda Kay Liye
Drama Serials of Iman Ali:
* Dil Dekay Jaien Gey
* Arman
* Kismat
* Woh Tees Din
* Pehla Pyar
* Kuch Log Roth Kar Kay Bhi
* Arman
* Kismat
* Woh Tees Din
* Pehla Pyar
* Kuch Log Roth Kar Kay Bhi
Friday, 7 June 2013
Kareena Kapoor Decides Not To Have Kids
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor not willing to have kids
Marriage and then children, this is the tradition going on from century to century but
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is known to speak her mind.
Happily married to Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor says that just like any other regular couple they try to enjoy small pleasures of life by doing things together.
Tired of endless speculation about her motherhood plans, Kareena might decide on not having children.
Recently in an interview with a leading magazine, Kareena revealed about her motherhood plans too, which are none! The diva may even decide to never have children.
She was irked at the fact that earlier, everyone would ask her about her marriage plans. Now, that she is married to Saif people just want to know about their plans of having a baby.
She was witnessed quoting, "Earlier it was when are they going to get married? Now everyone wants to know when is she having a baby? Who knows, I might even decide not to have kids. I am just 32. And Saif already has 2 kids. We are not a typical Indian couple who get married just so they can have a child. We are modern."
"Saif and I are just a regular couple and it's nice to be able to enjoy dinner at our favourite restaurant without light bulbs flashing in our faces constantly," says Kareena.
"As a celebrity, being under constant media glare is a job hazard. But I truly appreciate the privacy the media has given me when it comes to my personal life," she said.
Being at the top of her career, the actress of hits like "Jab We Met" is busy with endorsements, films and other events. But she makes sure to take out time for Saif Ali Khan .
"Being from the same industry, Saif completely understands the pressure that comes with being an actor. While we never sideline our work, we ensure that we sneak in some 'us time' in the midst of our hectic schedules- be it catching up a movie together, a quiet dinner or an impromptu vacation," she said.
The actress further added: "Saif has always been extremely supportive and encouraging and I'm really grateful to him for the same."
She also revealed that they purposefully did not invite the entire film industry for their marriage last year.
Saif and Kareena tied the knot last year after being in a five-year long relationship. While Saif was married to actress Amrita Singh, Kareena was in a steady relationship with actor Shahid Kapoor.
Surprisingly, Kareena's career has not been affected by her marriage as she continues to be one of the leading actresses of Bollywood today. She has number of prestigious projects in her kitty including Prakash Jha's 'Satyagraha' and Punit Malhotra's 'Gori Tere Pyaar Mein'.
Happily married to Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor says that just like any other regular couple they try to enjoy small pleasures of life by doing things together.
Tired of endless speculation about her motherhood plans, Kareena might decide on not having children.
Recently in an interview with a leading magazine, Kareena revealed about her motherhood plans too, which are none! The diva may even decide to never have children.
She was irked at the fact that earlier, everyone would ask her about her marriage plans. Now, that she is married to Saif people just want to know about their plans of having a baby.
She was witnessed quoting, "Earlier it was when are they going to get married? Now everyone wants to know when is she having a baby? Who knows, I might even decide not to have kids. I am just 32. And Saif already has 2 kids. We are not a typical Indian couple who get married just so they can have a child. We are modern."
"Saif and I are just a regular couple and it's nice to be able to enjoy dinner at our favourite restaurant without light bulbs flashing in our faces constantly," says Kareena.
"As a celebrity, being under constant media glare is a job hazard. But I truly appreciate the privacy the media has given me when it comes to my personal life," she said.
Being at the top of her career, the actress of hits like "Jab We Met" is busy with endorsements, films and other events. But she makes sure to take out time for Saif Ali Khan .
"Being from the same industry, Saif completely understands the pressure that comes with being an actor. While we never sideline our work, we ensure that we sneak in some 'us time' in the midst of our hectic schedules- be it catching up a movie together, a quiet dinner or an impromptu vacation," she said.
The actress further added: "Saif has always been extremely supportive and encouraging and I'm really grateful to him for the same."
She also revealed that they purposefully did not invite the entire film industry for their marriage last year.
Saif and Kareena tied the knot last year after being in a five-year long relationship. While Saif was married to actress Amrita Singh, Kareena was in a steady relationship with actor Shahid Kapoor.
Surprisingly, Kareena's career has not been affected by her marriage as she continues to be one of the leading actresses of Bollywood today. She has number of prestigious projects in her kitty including Prakash Jha's 'Satyagraha' and Punit Malhotra's 'Gori Tere Pyaar Mein'.
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