John, Bipasha, Katrina go missing in Karan Johar's vote-youth videoApril 28th, 2009 MUMBAI - John Abraham, Bipasha Basu and Katrina Kaif were also chosen to participate in filmmaker Karan Johar's vote campaign video. But at the last moment, the trio couldn't be a part of it for various reasons.
Ranbir's role defines democracy in today's world: Prakash JhaApril 23rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Actor Ranbir Kapoor is set to play a US-based NRI who has to suddenly return home to take over his family business, in this case politics, in upcoming film 'Rajneeti'. Director Prakash Jha says the young actor's character 'defines democracy in today's world'.
Katrina Kaif: 'Becoming a film star in India has been a dream come true'April 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Born in Britain, speaks Hindi with an accent-Katrina Kaif is no close to the typical Bollywood actress but still she has made a mark in Indians' hearts. The former model from Finchley, north London, Katrina arrived in Mumbai in 2003 and has played the lead in 10 films till date.
Rajasthan Royals axe Kaif, seven others from IPL 2 squadApril 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Rajasthan Royals, which won last year's inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 tournament, has axed former Test player and Uttar Pradesh captain Mohammad Kaif and seven other players from the squad that will do duty in the second edition. They will now fly back to India.
Joan Rivers up next to be grilled on 'Comedy Central Roast'April 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Joan Rivers will be the next comic to go through the hit 'Comedy Central Roast' session. Comedy Central is planning to comically assault Rivers during a July 26 taping on the Warner lot in Burbank.
I'm the first Indian to be the face of Barbie: Katrina KaifMarch 29th, 2009 MUMBAI - British-born actress Katrina Kaif, whose face will now adorn Barbie dolls, says contrary to what people believe her Barbie is not an Indian counterpart of the international brand. She also feels that in many ways it's an endorsement of how kids connect with her.
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif latest BarbieMarch 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif on Friday walked the ramp as a Barbie at Lakme Fashion Week here. Designers had put together a special show to showcase 50 years of the Barbie doll.
Katrina focussing on two 'difficult films'March 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After a slew of out and out comedies like 'Namastey London', 'Partner' and 'Singh Is Kinng', Katrina Kaif is now working on two 'difficult' films - Prakash Jha's political drama 'Rajneeti' and Rajkumar Santoshi's romantic comedy 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani'- and the actress wants to devote extra time and thought to the projects. 'This year I would like to allocate time to big films.
Katrina out, Mugdha in for Rohit Shetty's comedyFebruary 26th, 2009 MUMBAI - Mugdha Godse, who made quite a few heads turn in 'Fashion', has replaced Katrina Kaif in director Rohit Shetty's next entertainer. Shetty, whose 'Golmaal Returns' had set the cash registers ringing last year, confirmed that Katrina was the first choice for the film, which is yet to be named.
I'm often called the voice of Katrina Kaif, says Delhi girlFebruary 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Akriti Kakkar, who has sung songs like 'Dekhoon tujhe toh', 'Aanan fanan' and 'Inshallah' that were picturised on Katrina Kaif, says people often call her the voice of the Bollywood actress. 'I am often called the voice of Katrina Kaif since I have sung for her in films like 'Namastey London', 'Apne' and 'Welcome' and my voice suits her personality.
Katrina's role in 'Rajneeti' not based on Sonia Gandhi: DirectorFebruary 9th, 2009 BHOPAL - Film director Prakash Jha Tuesday denied that the role played by Katrina Kaif in his 'Rajneeti' was based on Congress president Sonia Gandhi's political career. 'It (Katrina's character) has nothing to do with either the life or political career of Sonia Gandhi', Jha said here.
I won't get provoked by marriage rumours: Katrina KaifFebruary 2nd, 2009 MUMBAI - After spending six years in Bollywood, British-born actress Katrina Kaif has learnt to handle rumours and criticisms. While she rubbished reports of her marriage to Salman Khan, she also denied speculation about her sister Isabel entering the Hindi film industry soon.
Kaif, Ojha bail out Central Zone in Duleep TrophyJanuary 22nd, 2009 BANGALORE - Skipper Mohammed Kaif and Naman Ojha came to Central Zone's rescue and took them to 326 for nine in the first innings on the second day of the Duleep Trophy match against South Zone here Friday. Early strikes from comeback men Lakshmipathy Balaji and S.
Katrina Kaif is accident proneDecember 24th, 2008 MUMBAI - Katrina Kaif is very accident prone. A month ago, Ranbir Kapoor missed his cue and slapped her so hard on the sets of 'Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani' that her face got swollen badly and shooting had to be cancelled.
'De Dhana Dhan' cast ill after shooting underwater (Snippets)December 22nd, 2008 MUMBAI - The entire cast of director Priyadarshan's forthcoming comedy 'De Dhana Dhan' had been shooting non-stop underwater at Film City here for two weeks and most of them are unwell. 'Though the water is clean, it isn't exactly the aqua-blue swimming pool water.