Chopra rubbishes link-up rumors with Kapoor

Priyanka Chopra very often makes news for her on and off relationship with Shahid Kapoor. Neither Priyanka nor Shahid confessed about their love affair in public till date. This time Piggy Chops spilled the beams about her relationship with Shahid online and revealed that she is not dating the ‘Kaminey’ actor.

On her voice-blog, she recently said that she is often linked with Shahid because they share a great rapport. She added that their friendship often gets misunderstood as something else. She also said that if someday she finds her boyfriend, she would not hide behind curtains and lie but would share the good with her fans.

Kapoor & Chopra love-hate seesaw!

Everyone in the industry and beyond is baffled with the question of whether Shahid and Priyanka are still romantically inclined. The guess-exercise has left a lot of people wiggling their speculative tongue on what is the status of these two Bollywood heartthrobs. People have almost lost counts of how many times these on-off love birds have broken up only to patch up again. As a testimony of them being a couple, the little birdie has cited the IT raid incident at Priyanka’s house where the IT officials were surprised to find Shahid answering the door.
But if rumors are to be believed, Shahid and Priyanka have parted ways, this time for good. A little birdie confirmed that they have split up just few days before Shahid’s birthday. The reason of this break up is said to be incompatibility issue between these two.

Even after having a good companionship, as person both Shahid and Priyanka are poles apart. So they have decided to end this relation and move on. Shahid is not in a mood to woo her back.

Priyanka Chopra chosen to be brand ambassador of Nikon

Bollywood beauty Priyanka Chopra is one of the leading actresses in the Hindi film industry with films like Don, Fashion, Krrish and 7 Khoon Maaf in her resume. With several endorsements under her hat, she has become quite a brand name herself. The insiders report that she had chosen to be the brand ambassador of Nikon cameras. It is heard that the owners of the cited brand did find an out of the ordinary flair in the actress as she is evidently applauded as the beauty with brains. However, the news is yet to be announced officially by the camera major.

Priyanka will star with Shahid

Relationships in Bollywood are never short of twists and turns. A few days ago, speculations were rife that Priyanka Chopra was in two minds about doing Kunal Kohli’s as-yet-untitled film – opposite Shahid Kapoor – due to their on-again-off-again relationship. But Kohli insists his film will feature Chopra opposite Kapoor.

“Yes, Priyanka is absolutely confirmed for my film,” says Kohli. “I don’t think either Shahid or Priyanka would ever give more importance to factors other than the script to choose a film. And Priyanka is a professional. If she agreed to do my film, why would she walk out or have second thoughts?” But Chopra has been quoted in reports saying that the “film is not confirmed yet and I am still in talks with Kunal.” However, Kohli insists he is ready to take the film on the floor. It had been suggested that Chopra’s reluctance is due to her hectic schedule. As she wraps up Farhan Akhtar’s Don 2, Hrithik Roshan-starrer Agneepath is set to roll followed by Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Barfee and Krrish 2.

Apparently, Kapoor readily agreed to do Kohli’s romantic film. “I know they make an interesting pair for the media but I was really surprised to read such reports,” the director says. Rumours have it that Kapoor and Chopra have added another break-up to their supposed two-year relationship. She wasn’t present at Kapoor’s star-studded birthday party recently, though she sent him a white helmet as a gift.

Kohli, on his part, is waiting for Kapoor to wrap up Mausam. “I’ll start by June because Shahid is supposed to wrap up his father’s film Mausam by April. I can’t divulge much except that it’s an interesting love story with great music,” says he.

Desi girl Priyanka Chopra catches up with pop sensation Lady Gaga!

The latest buzz in tinsel town is that desi girl Priyanka Chopra and videsi singer Lady Gaga were recently spotted together after Gaga’sMadison Square Garden concert.

Priyanka is an avid fan of Gaga for quite some time. Priyanka stated “I like her tracks, “Poker Face,” “Bad Romance,” and “Drag Queen,” so it was great to see her perform.”

“She is keen on doing something in India. I think she is going on an Asia tour soon and that’s really cool. I think it would be great for her to come down [to India].”

Priyanka had a gala time with one of her favorite singer. She added “It was great to see her, her voice surprised me, she has a great voice live!”

“I loved the way she connected with her fans, people really connected with her and her message ‘be proud of who you are,’ it’s a great message.”

Priyanka felt nostalgic after seeing her concert. It reminded her of those days when she performed at Wembley and Madison Square Garden few years back.

She said “it’s an amazing feeling to be on stage.”

7 Khoon Maaf gains Rs.28 crore

Vishal Bhardwaj's films may not be money spinners, but they are high on content as is his Priyanka Chopra starrer 7 Khoon Maaf " that has a different story to tell. The film has not only garnered good reviews but has so far earned Rs.28 crore from its opening week box office collections and satellite and other rights.

The dark thriller about an incorrigible serial spouse-killer cost Rs.22 crore, which includes the money spent on publicity and advertising. Released with 786 prints, its opening weekend collection was Rs.13 crore. Overseas collections accounted for Rs.2 crore, the music and satellite rights fetched Rs.11 crore and home video and other sources brought in Rs.2 crore.

"'7 Khoon Maaf' has worked well for us commercially due to a combination of tight production budgeting, optimised spending on prints and publicity and a pre-sales strategy that helped us to de-risk the film via sales of home video, music, satellite and theatrical rights even before the release," Siddharth Roy Kapur, CEO, Motion Pictures UTV, told IANS.

"7 Khoon Maaf" is based on Ruskin Bond's 'Susanne's Seven Husbands' and tracks the story of a beautiful young girl, Susanna Anna-Marie Johannes (Priyanka), who ends up tying the knot seven times following the untimely and mysterious deaths of her hapless husbands. In the film, Priyanka's character ages from 20 to 65 years.

"The response to the film was good at the weekend with 78 per cent occupancy, although it dropped to 40 per cent on Monday," said Amit Awasthi, senior manager (Programming and Operations) Spice Cinemas.

"The first half of the film is interesting but in the second half it becomes slow. Priyanka's acting is being really appreciated by one and all," he added. The film has garnered good reviews and critics are raving about Bhardwaj's directorial skills and Priyanka's acting prowess.

One reviewer wrote: "Bhardwaj's reveals himself yet again as that rare Renaissance man in an art form that deserves more." Another said: "This is Bhardwaj's most fluidly-narrated film to date."

Appreciating Priyanka's work, one critic said: "Priyanka, not for the first time, proves she is leagues ahead of all competition." Another wrote: "For Priyanka Chopra, who plays the Anglo-Indian protagonist, this is unquestionably a role of a lifetime. She has you by the eyeballs."Yogesh Raizada, corporate head (Cinemas) of Wave Cinemas said every actor in the film had given of their best.

"Priyanka is excellent in the film, Irrfan Khan and Annu Kapoor are known for their acting prowess, John (Abraham) has right stature in the film. All in all, everyone has acted well in the film. Since it's a dark film, family audiences are lower. The occupancy was 60-70 per cent over the weekend," he said. Ritika Sharma, a media professional, was all praise for Priyanka's acting.

Priyanka shoots down rumours of being in Dhoom 3

Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra has shot down rumours that she will be working opposite Aamir Khan in 'Dhoom 3'. The actress, who will be next seen in Vishal Bhardwaj's '7 Khoon Maaf', says she has not been approached for the Yashraj film.

"I have not been approached for 'Dhoom 3' till now. If anything happens I would definitely let everyone know," said the actress, who was in the city to promote her film. Priyanka, however, confirmed that she is part of Karan Johar's 'Agneepath' remake. "I am very much part of the remake but I am not playing a prostitute in the movie," she said in reply of a question.

"I am playing a prostitute's daughter in the movie," the actress added. Her latest film '7 Khoon Maaf' is the big screen adaptation of renowned writer Ruskin Bond's short story "Susanne's Seven Husbands", where Priyanka plays the protagonist and her seven husbands are played by Neil Nitin Mukesh, John Abraham, Irrfan Khan, Russian actor Aleksandr Dyachenko, Annu Kapoor, Nasseruddin Shah and his son Vivaan.

Priyanka Chopra in Dhoom 3?

When you thought the star throws of Dhoom 3 can't get any preferred with Aamir Khan uniting the group of biker kids, think again! In the event that everything goes well, sultry performer Priyanka Chopra will raise the oomph meter to phenomenal statures inverse Aamir Khan. Buzz is that Priyanka is in talks with Yash Raj Films.

A source told, "YRF has a very good professional working relationship with Priyanka. Yash Chopra and Aditya are both keen that she should play the girl opposite Aamir. "Priyanka, who has done many action films like Don and Drona, could fit the bill perfectly.

Earlier it was reported that Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif were in the race to star in the high adrenaline film. "Priyanka is most likely to beat them," the source added.

Priyanka is unhappy with Anu Kapoor’s statement!

Priyanka Chopra is very upset with one of her co-stars of her upcoming film “7 Khoon Maaf”, Anu Kapoor for making a statement in media that she refused to kiss him while shooting the movie.

He also added that since Priyanka was not comfortable portraying her character with him, a body double was used for the intimate scenes between him and Priyanka in the film.

Upset with Anu’s statement, when asked which out of her 7 husbands would she really like to kill, her instant reply was Anu Kapoor.

In the film Priyanka portrays every important stage in a women’s life from a 21 year old to a 65 year old.

The film will hit theaters shortly.

Priyanka Chopra's 'Darling' outshines Munni and Sheila

The 'Darling' number from 7 Khoon Maaf is topping the charts and the Bollywood trade feels that this thriller directed by Vishal Bhardwaj will hit the bull's eye. In fact, the song has outshines last year's hit numbers Munni Badnaam Hui (Dabangg) and Sheela Ki Jawani (Tees Maar Khan) in terms of popularity.

The song which is being aired on radio and television is finding appreciation from all quarters. Composed by Vishal Bhardwaj himself, it is sung by Usha Uthup and Rekha Bhardwaj. The much awaited film, starring Piggy Chops (Priyanka Chopra) in the lead, is slated to hit the screens on 18th February.

Shahid, the only person Priyanka thought of during raid

The sudden Income Tax raid at her residence in Mumbai`s Versova area and the presence of actor Shahid Kapoor there was a double whammy for actress Priyanka Chopra.

The actress, however, declined any tax evasion, and said because Shahid stays at a stone`s throw from her house, he was the only person she could think of in such an unfortunate situation.

"The only person who stays with me is my mom, who was not present at home and Shahid stays three minutes away from my place. So he was the only person I could call up then. So he was there," Priyanka told reporters at a press conference here Monday night.

When asked about the reported discovery of Rs.6 crore from her residence, she said: "My CA (chartered accountant) has given an official statement regarding that and personally my spokesperson has given you an official statement. It`s shocking the way unsubstantiated news is making rounds as authentic news."

"You believe in rumours when they run it as front-page news, without checking its authenticity. Neither you ask the accused person whether the allegations are true or not, nor do you substantiate it with any paper work."

"I had never experienced anything like this before. Whatever happened has deeply hurt me and deeply affected me. I have already said whatever I had to say and we have continuously cooperated with the investigating authorities."

"As far as the discovery of Rs.6 crore from my house, neither I had so much of money under my mattress nor I have seen so much of money together in my life," she said. The media then wanted to know even as she is one of the highest taxpaying actors in Bollywood, why did she come under the income tax scanner.

"As people say that it happens with big stars. I still feel proud that I am counted among the few highest tax paying bollywood stars and hope to be so as long God continues to give me the opportunity," Priyanka said.

Ranbir and Priyanka don’t go along too well!

The co-stars of “Anjaana Anjaani” Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra are having a silent war.

This was best seen at a fashion show where the two were to walk the ramp but did not interact with each other in the green house.

The remaining celebrities present at the fashion show Shilpa Shetty, Hrithik Roshan, Farhan AkhtarFarhan Akhtar and Karan Johar cheered for each other, Priyanka and Ranbir did little. The two ignored each other’s presence.

The real reason behind their rift is still unknown although sources state that Katrina is not comfortable with Ranbir maintaining a friendship with Priyanka and similar is Shahid’s reaction.

He too does not want Priyanka to share a good rapport with Ranbir. So, the two decided to keep distance from each other.

Shahid Kapoor Caught Only In His Shorts At Priyanka's House

As we all know that how close friends Shahid and Priyanka were. But this was really surprising when last morning Income Tax officers raid at priyanka Chopra's Versova residence at 07:30am and were greeted by non other than Shahid Kapoor at the door rubbing his eyes and was wearing nothing but shorts. Shahid left the house after the arrival of Income Tax officials.

I-T officials were shocked to see Shahid at Priyanka's door and for a while they got confused that might be they had raided the wrong apartment. Priyanka lives in sixth apartment in Classic Building on Yari Road.

Well its strange that why would Shahid opens the door, as Priyanka has servants in her home. I-T official said that its a very personnel raid and meant to be a swift operation and we didn't give a chance to any one to warn the actor that we were on the way up.

The 70 officers raided 12 properties belonging to Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif in connection with alleged tax evasion, Senior officer explained that the officers were drawn from vaious units.

Shahrukh Khan & Lara Dutta perform together at Muscat Festival

A slew of events including a fashion show, a cycle race, extreme sailing championship and food festivals are slated for the Muscat Festival which opens in the capital of Sultanate of Oman on January 27-February 24 with Bollywood names like Shah Rukh Khan and Lara Dutta participating in it, top officials said on Monday.

"While singer Sonu Niigaam and actress Lara Dutta will perform at the fest on Feb 10, superstar Shah Rukh Khan will have a stage-show there on Feb 17," Salim Bin Adey Al-Mamari, Director General of Tourism Promotion, Sultanate of Oman, told media persons here this afternoon.

Oman also plans to woo Indian filmmakers to consider the country as a shooting locale as Bollywood movies are very popular there and Shah Rukh also commands a huge fan following. "Film tourism is a growing phenomenon worldwide. We realize the importance and the reach of the Indian film industry and plan to encourage Indian producers and studios to film in Oman," added Lubaina Sheerazi, India Representative of Sultanate of Oman.

Hoping to lure over two million visitors from India and elsewhere, the Muscat Festival will have Oman's Food Festival (Feb 3-17), Muscat Fashion Week (Feb 22-24), Tour of Oman cycle race (Feb 15-20), and Extreme Sailing World Championships (Feb 20-24), besides many other events.

Oman soon expects to claim a big slice of the booming meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) business by setting up a world-class conference facility. Spread over two-million-square-metres, the ‘Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre' will boast of a 3,000 seat Convention Centre, four hotels and serviced apartments supported by a major regional retail facility, just four kilometers from Muscat Airport, informed Khalid Al Zadjali, Director of Tourism Events, Ministry of Tourism, Oman.

Targeting 12 million Indian visitors to Oman by 2020, Al Zadjali said that the country is a safe destination where the state income goes back to the people in the form of free education, free health care and almost no taxes to pay.

Priyanka & Katrina upset with tax department raid

The Income Tax department raided the houses of Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra early Monday morning. The I-T raids have been underway at official and residential premises of both the leading actresses of Bollywood.

The sleuths of Income Department have been searching the premises of Priyanka and Katrina for the last four hours. According to the sources, both are accused of tax evasion and hiding the actual income in their filed Income Tax Return (ITR). Managers of both the actresses will also be interrogated by the IT sleuths. However, the detailed information will be cleared after the raids are completed.

Hrithik & Priyanka’s Intimacy in ‘Agneepath’

Unprecedented sparks are going to fly between Priyanka Chopra and Hrithik Roshan in ‘Agneepath’ and its producer Karan Johar says the two have not got so intense with anyone before.

‘The new ‘Agneepath’ is first and foremost an intense love story. There was love between Priyanka and Hrithik in ‘Krissh’. But here we want an unparalleled intensity between them. You’ve never seen Priyanka and Hrithik get so intense with anyone before,’ said Karan Johar who is producing the film.

The camaraderie between Hrithik and Priyanka is so palpable that Karan Johar gets a sense of deja vu. As a child on his father Yash Johar’s sets of ‘Agneepath’ in 1990 Amitabh Bachchan and Madhavi shared the same vibes as Priyanka and Hrithik.

‘All I can tell you at the moment is that Priyanka is not playing a nurse like Madhavi in the original and she is not playing a prostitute either. Yes, we’ve built on the original relationship between Amit uncle and Madhaviji,’ he added.

Directed by Mukul. S. Anand, the original ‘Agneepath’ was produced by Karan’s late father Yash Johar and Amitabh had won the National Awards for his performance in it.

‘Hrithik and Priyanka don’t believe in half-measures. If they’ve to convey intense feelings and passion they will go the whole hog in ‘Agneepath’. If in ‘Krissh’ they romanced innocently keeping the kids in mind, their togetherness in ‘Agneepath’ will be for adults only.

Karan was just a teenager when his father had produced the original ‘Agneepath’. He still remembers the fantastic rapport between Mr. Bachchan and Madhavi. That relationship, Karan and his ‘Agneepath’ remake’s director Karan Malhotra felt, needed to be developed.

‘The Hrithik-Priyanka bonding in the new ‘Agneepath’ will build on the relationship that Karan had seen between Mr. Bachchan and Madhavi in the original ‘Agneepath’.

Priyanka Chopra's tenant cheated her

Actress Priyanka Chopra may be reigning as one of the queens of Bollywood but her status could not deter her tenant, Rakesh Kapoor, from not just refusing to vacate her house but also allegedly resorting to forgery.

Confirming the complaint, additional commissioner of police Amitabh Gupta said, “A case has been registered at the Oshiwara police station and the anticipatory bail application of the accused is due to be heard on January 25 in the sessions court.”According to the Oshiwara police, as per the FIR registered with them, Kapoor has allegedly forged certain documents pertaining to the agreement made between him and Chopra for tenancy as well as sale of the flat.

Deputy commissioner of police KMM Prasanna said, “A case number 534/10 has been registered under sections 465 (punishment for forgery), 467 (forgery of valuable security, will etc), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), 474 (intending to use forged documents as genuine) and 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) of IPC on December 20, 2010.”

The police said that Kapoor has been staying at Chopra’s flat in a plush building — Oberoi Sky Gardens — in Andheri, jointly registered in her mother’s name.

Kapoor has been staying there for the last couple of years. On December 31, the agreement between Kapoor and the actor was due to expire and hence the latter sent him a notice to vacant the flat one month in advance as per the agreement.

“Just when Kapoor received the notice through the actor, he furnished some documents that stated that Priyanka is bound to extend the agreement with him at any cost. The documents also stated that in case if she intends to sell her flat in future, the first preference should be given to Kapoor and the offer could be extended to someone else only if he refuses to buy,” said an officer from the Oshiwara police station.

Following the incident, the actress’s father Dr Ashok Chopra, who holds the power of attorney on behalf of Priyanka, registered a complaint with the police. “It was found during the course of investigation that Kapoor had reportedly forged the signatures. Consequently, he was booked on charges of forgery and cheating,” the officer said. When contacted Dr Chopra, he refused to divulge any details. “The matter is sub-judice and it would not be right to make any comments at this stage,” he said.

Poetess discovered in Priyanka Chopra

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has penned down a couplet of love shayaris for yesteryear actresses at an awards ceremony.

Priyanka Chopra’s hidden talent of writing love shayaris was recently revealed at an awards ceremony, where she penned down herself composed couplet to pay tribute to Saira Banu, Hema Malini and Madhuri Dixit.

Priyanka is a good singer too. Her close friend revealed that during her off times Priyanka is often seen penning down shayaris and poems of her own.

She must have dedicated most of these to her new found love Shahid Kapoor because love makes the world go round.

Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor & Priyanka Chopra live perform in Durban

Durban is in for some real Bollywood flavour when stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra will groove to their hit numbers Sunday at an event to celebrate 150 years of India-South Africa friendship.

The concert, which promises to bring together the world of cricket and entertainment on a common platform, will be hosted by actor Anil Kapoor. This friendship concert is an initiative by AAMEDIA, a South African corporate, and Cricket South Africa. It is being directed and executed by Wizcraft International Entertainment and Cineyug Productions.

"Wizcraft has had a very warm and welcoming relationship with South Africa. The second IIFA Weekend and Awards were held in Sun City in 2001 and we returned for the fourth edition of the same in 2003 in Johannesburg forging a strong relationship between the two countries," Wizcraft director Sabbas Joseph said in a statement.

"The hospitality extended to us was touching and overwhelming. South Africa holds a big place in our hearts," he said.

"We have made new friends and fond memories and now an opportunity to come back and produce a concert in Durban. Celebrating Indian cinema and cricket is truly a privilege," he added. The event will be held in commemoration of the arrival of the first Indian laborers in 1860 to work on the sugarcane plantations in South Africa.

The concert will also honour Sachin Tendulkar and Makhaya Ntini - two great stalwarts of cricket from India and South Africa respectively. Several South African artistes are also scheduled to perform at the event, including Liquideep, Locnville, Drum Cafe, HHP, and 1st Project.

Wizcraft is looking at many other events in 2011. It is set to produce a concert for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in Sri Lanka and also has been selected to execute the opening ceremony of the event to be co-hosted by Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.

Priyanka and Rani, refused to perform on the choreography

The ladies quietly witnessed the choreographed acts and immediately got home and put their own choreographers on the job. They changed their entire choreography by added lots of latkas and jhatkas to make it more interesting. The poor earlier priyanka chopra, rani mukherjee choreographer was bowled over by seeing the new transformed performances which were outstanding. He definitely was left wondering what went wrong.

On Dec 31, 10 pm, witness Rani Mukherjee and Priyanka Chopra’s outstanding performance at Big STAR Entertainment awards. ‘BIG STAR Entertainment Awards’ will be the year end extravaganza that will seek to identify and honour outstanding talent for their contribution to the four facets of entertainment viz. Movies, Music, Theatre and Sports. With an array of performances by the best and biggest names of the entertainment industry, it will felicitate luminaries from varied fields.