Saif Ali Khan had a crackling chemistry in ‘Love Aaj Kal’ with Deepika Padukone. And finally the duo is coming up with 3 more films together ‘– Prakash Jha’s Aarakshan, Abbas-Mastan’s Race 2 and Homi Adajania’s Cocktail.

Their crackling chemistry led to some issues between Deepika and chote Nawab’s girl friend. But Deepika rubbishes all rumors and confirms that she has no issues with Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor.

It all started when Imtiaz chose Deepika instead of Kareena for Love Aaj Kaal. Deepika feels comparison is inevitable, but there’s no competition or animosity.

They were a successful pair in Love Aaj Kal. And now, Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone will be seen in three films together – Prakash Jha’s Aarakshan, Abbas-Mastan’s Race 2 and Homi Adajania’s Cocktail. The duo’s chemistry that was much-spoken about during Imtiaz Ali’s 2009 release had apparently led to some issues between Deepika and Saif’s girlfriend, Kareena Kapoor.

When asked whether these three films together may rake up that past, Deepika says, “Such reports haven’t changed my equation with Kareena. There is no animosity with her or Katrina,” says Deepika. “A lot of these stories are media created. I don’t even get a chance to interact with them to have an issue.”

The actor tried to play down the fact that Imtiaz and Prakash chose her over Kareena in Love Aaj Kal and Katrina in Aarakshan respectively by saying, “I have no idea if they wanted to be part of Aarakshan. And as for the comparisons, they are inevitable.”

Saif, who is happy about his pairing with Deepika in the forthcoming films, insists that the duo wouldn’t get monotonous on screen. “We have consciously tried to do things differently in these films, so that the pairing doesn’t look repeated,” he says, before Deepika added, “When we signed these films I wasn’t aware that we both were cast together. It’s a happy coincidence.”

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan are jetting to London today for the filming of Homi Adjania directed Cocktail.

No, Kareena and Saif are not the lead stars of the film; Saif and Deepika Padukone are.

Kareena is accompanying Saif in the capacity of his partner.

This year Deepika is doing three films with Saif. Besides the soon to be released Aarakshan, there is Cocktail and Abbas Mustan’s Race 2. You would think that would cause Kareena to become insecure.

During a recent tête à tête Deepika assured us that she was being frequently paired with Saif only because they rocked in Love Aaj Kal (2009), and producers now consider them a lucky and successful screen couple.

Kareena is not in the least bit concerned over the frequent pairing, Deepika said, and any report that Kareena is, is pure media speculation.

So folks, we are not suggesting any insecurities on the part of Kareena, even though we are hearing about them from a source.

We are just reporting that Kareena will be in London with Saif for 10 days of the month long Cocktail schedule.

Kareena, who is currently filming for Reema Kagti’s next, has a 15 day break and plans to spend most of it shopping in London.

Kareena Kapoor who features in the third chapter of Shobhaa De’s book on fashion that is expected to hit the stores by the year-end, insists that it will not probe into her personal life that is already under the media microscope, but will project her as a Bollywood style icon to the youth. “

It will offer information on my daily sense of style and my personal take on some of the characters I played, like Poo (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, 2001), Chameli (Chameli, 2003), Dolly (Omkara, 2006) and Pia (3 Idiots, 2009) whose wardrobes made a fashion statement off-screen too,” says the actor.

What about Pooja from Tashan (2008) given that she triggered off the size zero phenomenon? “Of course size zero will figure, since it sparked off a national debate. That’s one subject associated with me that can never be forgotten,” retorts Kareena, who has written the foreward to her dietician friend, Rujuta Diwekar’s book, Women And The Weight Loss Tamasha.

Admitting that she lost weight for this particular Yashraj production that also brought her and beau Saif Ali Khan together, Kareena reasons, “I think I’m the best person to guide youngsters on how to knock off those not-needed pounds in the right way.”

Kareena hopes to launch her fashion line by the end of 2011. “Simple, ready-to-wear clothes that stand out for their casual chic, the kind that make up my everyday wardrobe. But bringing out a label takes times that’s in short supply this year,” sighs the actor who already has a clutch and a pizza named after her and is the brand ambassador for a Size Zero laptop. “I’m juggling with five big movies with the five Khans, Bodyguard, RA.One, Agent Vinod, Stand By Me and a still-untitled film with Aamir Khan. With these and my ad shoots, 24 hours is not enough,” she says.

Of late we have seen a number of Bollywood celebrities making their presence felt on the small screen. From Amitabh Bachchan to Shahrukh Khan, Akshay Kumar to Priyanka Chopra, a string of big ticket celebs have been seen on reality shows on television in the recent past. Following on their footsteps, many B-town A-listers are now trying their hands on the small screen.

Here, we present you a bevy of Bollywood A-listers, who will be seen making their TV debut soon.

Hrithik Roshan: Actor Hrithik Roshan who till date was seen wooing his female fans on big screen is now all set for his television debut as a judge in a dance reality show. Hrithik, who is himself an amazing dancer, will be accompanied by choreographers Farah Khan and Vaibhavi Merchant as the juries for the show. Interestingly, industry insiders claim that Hrihtik who is making his television debut with the show is indeed the highest paid actor on television in current time. To be air on Star Plus, ‘Just Dance’ will begin from May 19th. 2011.

Sanjay Dutt: Another actor who is also said to make his debut in television world is Sanjay Dutt in the third season of Dus Ka Dum. Though the third season of the show has not yet been confirmed yet, talks are doing the round that Sanjay has been approached by the producers to host the game show. While Salman Khan who hosted the first two seasons moved out of the third season due to financial differences with the channel. Sources also revealed that Salman is very close to Sanju and is keen to see him host the show.

Sunny Deol: After delivering hit film ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana’ this year, Sunny Deol is all set to make his television debut as a judge on an upcoming stunt-based show ‘Jaanbaaz’. The show is about daring stuntmen who put their life at risk for their profession. The actor will shoot 33 episodes. When asked, Sunny confirmed the news saying, he is really looking forward to his new journey on TV and would ake every possible effort to present it an entertaining way.

Kareena Kapoor: Kareena Kapoor will soon make her small screen debut with a fashion-based reality show that will see her help contestants put together a wardrobe. The show offered to Kareena will see her sharing her fashion tips with the participants. She will also be doling out makeovers. Buzz is there that if Bebo gives her green signal to the show, she will be showered with the biggest amount ever offered to a female celebrity host. It is rumoured that her remuneration would be Rs. 1 crore per episode.

That actress’ Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra aren’t exactly buddies is a rather well-known fact in B-Town. Infact, the two apparently share enough cold vibes to make the distance between them a freeze zone. That both Bebo and PC are actress Shahid Kapoor’s exes now, don’t help things either.

There were ripples again on this calm surface when PC recently dropped by on the sets of Bebo’s beau actor Saif Ali Khan and even spent a considerable time with him. Sources say that PC’s attempt at friendship with the chhote Nawab proved to be a damp squib. “Priyanka’s no nuisance,” Kareena, apparently, laughed off the matter.

However, sources insist that knowing PC, her act was only meant to instigate Kareena. “Luckily she didn’t fall for the bait, but that doesn’t mean that she’s not watching out for her to try it again,” said a source.

Interestingly, Khan’s co-actress Deepika Padukone on the other hand is gaining brownie points as being Kapoor favourite Saif co-star. And those close to the couple reveal that she even talks highly of Deepika. “Though Saif is known to have shared a good rapport with Deepika on sets and the chemistry was also interesting in their last film together, Love Aaj Kal, Kareena knows there’s nothing to worry there. So, she’s pretty comfortable with Saif acting with Deepika again in his next films too. Besides, she’s a professional when it comes to matters like these,” the source added.

“Both look good on screen,” Kapoor had earlier said about Khan;s pairing with Padukone. As for Khan working with Chopra in the future, she adds, “I am working with other actors and so is Saif. Neither of us has any problems in that.” But when it comes to choosing co-stars, we’re sure that Khan certainly knows the ones to avoid for now.

Bollywood is one movie industry where you’re sure to witness a few cat flights. During movie promotions the starlets decide to stick together, but once the movie is declared a hit or a miss, the girls part ways.
So who’s in the middle of a cold war this time? It’s none other than our very own Bebo and Piggy Chops. The two have regularly passed in-direct comments about one another in interviews.
Previously we’ve seen cat flights between the likes of Rani Mukherjee – Aishwarya Rai and Kareena Kapoor – Preity Zinta to name a few. But things can get nasty when the actresses impose on the ex-boyfriends, therefore the name Shahid could have been the cause of this lady brawl.
Kareena who once dated Shahid and then left him for Saif, wasn’t too happy that her friend Priyanka chose to hang out with Shahid, nevertheless this chapter seems to be over now.
So what’s the problem now? The recent buzz is that the Desi Girl visited one of Saif’s film sets to get to know the star better. Many years ago Priyanka broke off all ties with co-star Akshay Kumar after the media went over board speculating about their love affair, so it seems her motives have changed over the years.
Kareena on the other hand has expressed that she loves the pairing of Saif and Deepika, and adds that Saif knows best when it comes to choosing his co-stars and knows which ones to avoid – Ouch!
Priyanka will be seen making a special appearance in Zoya Akhtar’s next film starring Kareena Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan. For the sake of the film producer, thankfully it’s only an appearance .
So, do you think two actresses on the same level of fame can ever be friends?

Kapoor, is facing neck-to-neck competition for the ‘Leading Role Female’ actress award at the 12th Annual International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) ceremony scheduled to be held in Toronto June 23-25.
Apart from Bollywood’s other top two beauties – Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Katrina Kaif – Kapoor is also facing tough rivalry from Vidya Balan and newcomer Anushka Sharma.

Kapoor has been nominated for her unusual tomboyish character in Rohit Shetty’s romantic comedy thriller Golmaal 3.

The film’s earlier two serials were also hits at the box office and liked all around the world for its different but extraordinary comedy.

Kapoor played the lead role in the movie against Bollywood star Ajay Devgn supported by evergreen disco dancer Mithun Chakraborty, Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi, Tushar Kapoor, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Khemu, Sanjay Mishra, Ratna Pathak and Ashwini Khalsekar.

Born into the famous Kapoor family, Kareena is the daughter of Randhir Kapoor and Babita and sister of all-time hot and sexy Karishma Kapoor.

She made her acting debut in the 2000 film Refugee and since then has achieved as many as six Filmfare Awards.

Recently Kareena outsmarted hot actresses like Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra to win Stardust’s 2011 sexiest woman title.

However, in the race for the prestigious IIFA Award for the ‘leading female role’, Kapoor is facing tough competition from megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter-in-law and former Miss Universe Aishwarya Rai, for her classic role in Guzaarish, and former sexiest woman Katrina Kaif for her character in Ranjeeti.

Newcomer Anushka Sharma, who worked with superstar Shah Rukh Khan in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, poses yet another threat for Kareena, for Sharma has also been nominated for her masti-filled lead role in Band Baaja Baaraat released in December 2010.

Produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Maheesh Sharma, Band Baaja Baaraat is full of mauj, masti and dhamaal. Anushka Sharma plays a 20-year graduate and ambitious girl who wants to start her own wedding planning business.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who once again appeared with Hrithik Roshan in Bhansali’s extremely emotional and heart-breaking film Guzaarish, is the biggest threat for Kareena Kapoor. Rai played a truly classic and very special role.

In Guzaarish, she was seen as the nurse of Hrithik Roshan, a magician who becomes a quadriplegic when a trick goes wrong.

But Kareena Kapoor stays the front-runner as one of the most popular Bollywood celebrities, and her performances have always raised her to establish her as a style icon for young girls and women. This should be one interesting race.

Kareena Kapoor is an adamant girl of sorts. The girl hails from a khandaan that religiously thrives on hardcore non vegetarian diet. But surprisingly, she has refused a whopping Rs 6 crore offer to endorse a chicken brand.

Reportedly, Bebo, who turned a disciplined vegetarian while dating Shahid Kapoor has turned down a tempting endorsement offer. And the brand failed to persuade the pretty lass who was hell bent on her convictions.

Ironically, the girl who once used to relish sumptuous non-vegetarian diet was voted by PETA as the world’s sexiest vegetarian in 2008.

A tabloid had quoted Kareena as saying, “If my fans are looking up to me and have turned vegetarians then I am happy about it. I am a pure vegetarian and it helps me keep fit and healthy. I am aware that my fans have liked my look in Tashan. If they turn vegetarian for that, then I am glad I set an example.”

Kareena is so happy going green that she has been taking charge of converting non-vegetarians into complete herbivores! Vivek Oberoi (Bebo’s ‘Kurbaan’ co-star), who apparently ate a variety of non-vegetarian food plans to turn a vegetarian owing to her influence.

However, Bebo has been finding it very hard to convince her beau Chote Nawab of Pataudi, Saif Ali Khan embrace vegetarianism. A strict vegetarian now, Kareena cannot stand the smell of an egg even.

Buzz has it that the actress, who had to eat egg for a scene in her latest flick ‘Short Term Shaadi’ opposite Imran Khan was on the verge of puking on seeing eggs.

Shahid might no longer be a part of Kareena’s life but the habit that he inculcated in her shall remain with her for ever.

Are we right Bebo?

Saif Ali Khan will disclose his wedding plans only after the release of his film Agent Vinod. The much-awaited marriage of Bollywood lovebirds, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, will be finalised once Saifu’s home production’s fate is sealed. “Yes, everybody is asking about our marriage plans. But I want to make it clear that I will not say anything now to ensure that people don’t divert their attention away from Agent Vinod. Let’s talk about it later… For now I want to focus on the movie,” says Saif.

Speaking about the daily gossip being dished out in the media and tonnes of news reams being wasted on the same, not to forget about the precious airtime of the channels too, the Chhote Nawab says, “There will always be the attention of media and audience on our personal life and I have no objections. I don’t have any problem about the questions that people ask because I believe everybody has the right to ask. But what is important is whether we want to speak about it or not. We will surely reply if we deem it fit.” Some words of wisdom those are. So, does Bebo guide him in his personal and professional life? “Kareena always gives me tips and advises me, but when I feel I am right I do what my mind says,” he tells us.