London, Apr 22 (PTI) Bollywood's top heroine Katrina Kaif will be the sub-continent's first actress to be a model for an Indian Barbie doll, a British newspaper has claimed. The 24-year-old actor, with her combination of pale skin and classical Indian features, from her Kashmiri father and English mother, bagged the doll deal after her arch rival Aishwariya Rai Bachchan missed out on the Barbie contract.
Kaif, a former model from London, told 'The Daily Telegraph' that she felt "honoured" to be chosen as the face of the Barbie doll, which goes into production in September, coinciding with toymaker Mattel's 50th anniversary.
Kaif, who was voted most popular Bollywood celebrity in Google's 2008 India Zietgeist list, said that despite being from London, Britons hardly "recognise" her.
"Becoming a film star in India has been a dream come true but you do always have to put on a performance, so sometimes it is good to get away. That's when I head back to London. I can walk down Finchley High Street and no one recognises me. I certainly can't do that in Mumbai or Delhi," she was quoted as saying. PTI
Slumdog trust hires social worker for Rubina
Los Angeles, Apr 22 (PTI) The 'Jai Ho' trust by the 'Slumdog Millionaire' filmmakers has hired a social worker to ensure the welfare of Rubina Ali Qureshi after her father allegedly tried to sell her for nearly USD 300,000.
A British tabloid News of The World had on Sunday claimed that Rubina's father Rafiq had tried to sell the nine-year-old to their reporters, who were posing as the agents of a wealthy Arab Sheikh during a sting operation.
Rafiq has rubbished the report saying it was a conspiracy to "malign" him.
The trust, which was established with financial support from the filmmakers to ensure the welfare of Rubina and Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, said that it "is in regular contact with Rubina Ali and her family".
Rubina and Azharuddin were plucked from a Mumbai slum to star as young Latika and Salim in the multiple- Oscar- winning film.
"Danny (Boyle, the director) and I remain committed to working the the trust and the family to secure Rubina's long-term best interests," Slumdog producer Christian Colson told Us magazine in a statement yesterday.
"The trust will support Rubina, her parents and responsible authorities to ensure that the rights and best interests of Rubina are protected," said Noshir H Dadrawala, one of the 'Jai Ho' trustees. PTI
Halle Berry to shave off her head for new film
London, Apr 22 (PTI) Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry is all set to surprise her fans by shaving off her locks in the upcoming film 'Nappily ever after'.
The former Bond star seems to follow in the footsteps of actress Demi Moore and Cameron Diaz to part ways with her mane for the role, Sun online reported.
"I'm scared to death," Berry said adding, "I just hope my reaction fits into the story. If it's uncontrollable screaming, it might be a different type of movie" The film is based on the novel of the same name which revolves around Berry's character Venus Johnston, a advertising executive, who has grown weary of her four-year releationship with her boyfriend, and having to maintain her long, dark hair.
Johnston shaves her head off and kicks out her commitment-phobic boyfriend. Discovering a newfound freedom, she is unprepared for how friends and co-workers react to her new hairdo and subsequent new life. PTI
Uma Thurman to marry on Saturday?
Thurman who got engaged to Busson, a London based Franco-Swiss financier last year, is planning to walk down the aisle on Saturday in a low-key wedding bash, a source told Sun online.
It will be 38-year-old Thurman third marriage after her divorces from actors Gary Oldman in 1992 and Ethan Hawke in 2004.
Earlier, some reports had suggested that the star had already married Busson in the Bahamas last weekend, a claim later denied by actress' representative. PTI
Madonna back to gym after horse accident
Los Angeles, Apr 22 (PTI) It has been just fives days since she was hospitalised after a horse accident but it seems that superstar Madonna cannot keep away from her daily workout session.
After taking a few days off from her gruelling gym schedule to recuperate from the accident, Madonna will be back to her gymming sessions to be in best of the shape, Us magazine online reported.
The 50-year-old was hospitalised on Saturday with minor injuries and bruises after falling off her horse at the Hamptons estate owned by celebrity photographer Steven Klein.
"She's going to be fine. We're going to train tomorrow," star's trainer Tracy Anderson told the magazine.
When it comes to working out, "We have our set training," Anderson added.
"She's like a professional athlete. She can't mess around with her training. I mean, she has to be able to perform in front of 70,000 people who are sucking the life out of her, and she's singing and dancing. There are no shortcuts when you're training in that way." Talking about 'Material Girl' strict regime Anderson said the singer trains six days a week, two hours a day, absolutely." PTI
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Kaif, a former model from London, told 'The Daily Telegraph' that she felt "honoured" to be chosen as the face of the Barbie doll, which goes into production in September, coinciding with toymaker Mattel's 50th anniversary.
Kaif, who was voted most popular Bollywood celebrity in Google's 2008 India Zietgeist list, said that despite being from London, Britons hardly "recognise" her.
"Becoming a film star in India has been a dream come true but you do always have to put on a performance, so sometimes it is good to get away. That's when I head back to London. I can walk down Finchley High Street and no one recognises me. I certainly can't do that in Mumbai or Delhi," she was quoted as saying. PTI
Slumdog trust hires social worker for Rubina
Los Angeles, Apr 22 (PTI) The 'Jai Ho' trust by the 'Slumdog Millionaire' filmmakers has hired a social worker to ensure the welfare of Rubina Ali Qureshi after her father allegedly tried to sell her for nearly USD 300,000.
A British tabloid News of The World had on Sunday claimed that Rubina's father Rafiq had tried to sell the nine-year-old to their reporters, who were posing as the agents of a wealthy Arab Sheikh during a sting operation.
Rafiq has rubbished the report saying it was a conspiracy to "malign" him.
The trust, which was established with financial support from the filmmakers to ensure the welfare of Rubina and Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, said that it "is in regular contact with Rubina Ali and her family".
Rubina and Azharuddin were plucked from a Mumbai slum to star as young Latika and Salim in the multiple- Oscar- winning film.
"Danny (Boyle, the director) and I remain committed to working the the trust and the family to secure Rubina's long-term best interests," Slumdog producer Christian Colson told Us magazine in a statement yesterday.
"The trust will support Rubina, her parents and responsible authorities to ensure that the rights and best interests of Rubina are protected," said Noshir H Dadrawala, one of the 'Jai Ho' trustees. PTI
Halle Berry to shave off her head for new film
London, Apr 22 (PTI) Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry is all set to surprise her fans by shaving off her locks in the upcoming film 'Nappily ever after'.
The former Bond star seems to follow in the footsteps of actress Demi Moore and Cameron Diaz to part ways with her mane for the role, Sun online reported.
"I'm scared to death," Berry said adding, "I just hope my reaction fits into the story. If it's uncontrollable screaming, it might be a different type of movie" The film is based on the novel of the same name which revolves around Berry's character Venus Johnston, a advertising executive, who has grown weary of her four-year releationship with her boyfriend, and having to maintain her long, dark hair.
Johnston shaves her head off and kicks out her commitment-phobic boyfriend. Discovering a newfound freedom, she is unprepared for how friends and co-workers react to her new hairdo and subsequent new life. PTI
Uma Thurman to marry on Saturday?
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Thurman who got engaged to Busson, a London based Franco-Swiss financier last year, is planning to walk down the aisle on Saturday in a low-key wedding bash, a source told Sun online.
It will be 38-year-old Thurman third marriage after her divorces from actors Gary Oldman in 1992 and Ethan Hawke in 2004.
Earlier, some reports had suggested that the star had already married Busson in the Bahamas last weekend, a claim later denied by actress' representative. PTI
Madonna back to gym after horse accident
Los Angeles, Apr 22 (PTI) It has been just fives days since she was hospitalised after a horse accident but it seems that superstar Madonna cannot keep away from her daily workout session.
After taking a few days off from her gruelling gym schedule to recuperate from the accident, Madonna will be back to her gymming sessions to be in best of the shape, Us magazine online reported.
The 50-year-old was hospitalised on Saturday with minor injuries and bruises after falling off her horse at the Hamptons estate owned by celebrity photographer Steven Klein.
"She's going to be fine. We're going to train tomorrow," star's trainer Tracy Anderson told the magazine.
When it comes to working out, "We have our set training," Anderson added.
"She's like a professional athlete. She can't mess around with her training. I mean, she has to be able to perform in front of 70,000 people who are sucking the life out of her, and she's singing and dancing. There are no shortcuts when you're training in that way." Talking about 'Material Girl' strict regime Anderson said the singer trains six days a week, two hours a day, absolutely." PTI
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