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Meet my Mr india: Aditya and Shrima Rai In the run-up: The winners Shrima Rai, Sophia Handa and Shivalika Sharma Shrima Rai during the earlier rounds Proud sasuraalwaale: Krishnaraj and Vrinda Rai Shrima Rai wins pageant. Will B-Town beckon her, too? Looks like Aishwarya Rai has competiton on the homefront! Her brother Aditya Rai's wife Shrima Rai was the first runner-up at the Gladrags Mrs India 2009 pageant over the weekend. The 27-year-old has no modelling experience. Wonder if she harbours acting aspirations like her sis-in-law? Lending Shrima support at the event were Aditya with his parents Krishnaraj and Vrinda Rai. It was after a long gap that Krishnaraj, a cancer patient made a public apperance. But Ash was missing at the event. Guess she did not want to take the spotlight away from her bhabhi. Ash was also the first runner-up at the Miss India contest in 1994.

LONDON: "Jade Goody 1981-2009", says the cover of OK! magazine, one of the UK's highest-selling celebrity weeklies. The current edition of the magazine, which has a "world exclusive" interview with Jade, jumped the gun on the British reality TV star's fight with cancer and went on sale yesterday, while she was still battling death. Jade (27) is said to have just hours left to live after her condition worsened over the weekend. The edition has since sparked outrage across the Internet, with many threatening to boycott the publication. While Netizens left messages on social networking sites against the magazine, the media also criticised the move. "It's the 1981-2009 part that pushed it over the decency cliff for me," wrote one Netizen on Twitter. "Shame and repugnance do not exist!" said Gawker.com "Why would Ok Magazine put a time line on her life?! It is one thing for a doctor to say that you are going to die, but for a magazine...

A Bangalore girl is being linked with the skipper of the Indian cricket team M S Dhoni. Model-turned-actress Lakshmi Rai in the latest issue of Savvy admits, "Dhoni and I have been very transparent about our relationship. But you don't know what destiny holds for you… you cannot plan things out. But yes, any girl would be blessed to be his life partner." Lakshmi has featured in South films and will be seen in Bollywood with Himesh Reshammiya in Hey Gujju. M S Dhoni's Girlfriend Lakshmi Rai Aye, aye skipper! Lakshmi Rai celebrating her birthday with M S Dhoni (circled)

Filmfare Power List 2008 - Overall Top Ten: 1. Aamir Khan 2. Shah Rukh Khan 3. Yash and Aditya Chopra 4. Ronnie Screwvala 5. Karan Johar 6. Akshay Kumar 7. Farhan Akhtar 8. A R Rahman 9. Hrithik Roshan 10. Kareena Kapoor Aamir Khan, who was nowhere on the 2007 Filmfare Power is up there at No. 1 this year. It must have something to do with the Rs 265 crore (gross) that his film 'Ghajini' earned worldwide, making it the biggest hit in the history of Bollywood. Besides being the overall No.1 the actor has scored a hat trick by emerging first in the list of top ten actors and directors as well. As for producers, the father-son team of Yash and Aditya Chopra is still the top name in the game, but Aamir is close behind — his two films 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' and 'Taare Zameen Par' had the box-office jingling sweetly. Shah Rukh Khan remains entrenched at No. 2. Yash and Aditya Chopra, for two years in a row, are down to No. 3, preceded by the two Khans — Aamir and Shah...

Aa Dekhen Zara is a romantic thriller, but we see you throwing Neil Nitin Mukesh off the roof in the trailor. (Laughs) John's (Abraham) mother asked me, "Are you the villain?" I told her, "Aunty, you'll have to see the film." I get that reaction a lot. I have played the villain before so people are free to assume what they like. But I can throw Neil like that very easily. I told him, 'Don't take pangas with me or I'll do it for real.' I also threw Saif (Ali Khan) off in Race, so I'm getting a reputation. In the film, you move ahead because of a camera Neil's character inherits. It's a simple story with no logic and yet it's treated against a real background and no gimmicks. Neil told us he loves you both, but John's a darling and… I'm a tyrant. I know I read that. I asked him, 'What did you say that for? Now everyone's calling, asking me how I'm a tyrant.' At the beginning of Aa Dekhen Zara's shoot...

'I would like to be born as woman again' - Deepika Padukone "TO be honest, I have never really given a thought till now about why I am happy being a woman. This perhaps indicates that I do not think much about the great Man-Woman gender divide; and I feel I am equal to a man to begin with. "I would say I am glad I'm a woman because I can be a daughter, a girlfriend, a wife, a mother, a career-woman, a homemaker. In a single lifetime, I get an opportunity to plays a range of real-life roles. I don't want to compare and delve into whether this is something a man can do or not. What is significant is that this is something that I find gratifying. "What is exciting about being a woman is that she has the ability to simultaneously combine several roles. My mother (Ujjala) has always been my inspiration because she has beautifully balanced out both her worlds – the personal and the professional. She has supported my father (Prakash), my sister Anisha and me too...

Spotted Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor on the sets shooting for Ajab Prem Ki Ghajab Kahaani in Magarpatta, Pune. It seemed like a party scene with the festoons and all.

Here's a dekko of sexy Lara Dutta in a bikini in Anthony D'Souza's Akshay Kumar Starrer Blue. The waterfront film has the actress shed her inhibitions along with the clothes. Dino Morea's girl has opted for a pink sequinned bikini and stayed clear from the now overseen white two-pieces on B-Town actresses — if not red and green. Strangely enough, the film's producers (Ashtavinayak) were zealously guarding snapshots of the films. And now, they chose to give it all away together in the invitation for a first look of the film that is being held at a Powai hotel tonight. Five truckloads of sand is being emptied at the venue to give it a beachfront feel. Bahamas, here we come!

Amrita Arora and Shakeel Ladhak getting their mehendi done yesterday afternoon (5th March 2009) by mehendi specialist Veena Nagda. Kajol Devgan, Tanishaa, Malaika Arora Khan, Shaina NC, Salman Khan's Sisters Alvira and Arpita, Raveena Tandon and Sangeeta Bijlani were some of the other people who came to have their mehendi done along with Amrita's. Images From The Mehendi Party Mohe rang de mehendi ke laal rang se! Bride Amrita Arora Ladak Photographed at Her Mehendi Party Shakeel Ladak: I want one, too! Malaika Arora Khan Shows off Her Mehendi Design Kajol and Sister Tanisha Applying Mehendi at Amrita Arora's Wedding Malaika Arora Khan Alvira Agnihotri leaves after the mehndi ceremony Arpita Khan With Mehandi on

Bridesmaids Kareena Kapoor and Malaika Arora Khan Photograph: Bridesmaids Arpita Khan (Salman Khan's sister), Mallika, Malaika Arora Khan and Kareena Kapoor in peach colour costumes Amrita's bridesmaid and best friend Kareena was the first to come and the last to leave. Saif was seen holding Kareena very close — as if to say 'Marry me right here, right now, Bebo'.

Photos: Amrita Arora With Shakeel Ladak Amrita Arora in her wedding Gown Salman Khan at Amrita Arora Wedding Ceremony Katrina Kaif at Amrita Arora Wedding Karishma Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan arrive at Amrita Wedding Gauri Khan Arrives Raveena Tandon With Hubby Gul Panag Kim sharma Actress Amrita Arora married Shakeel Ladak by Catholic rituals at Olive restaurant in Mumbai. Amrita was dressed up in an off-white vintage wedding gown designed by fashion designer Ashley Rebello. Ashley used Umelio Ungaro lace and satin for the high neck body-fitting gown, embellished with diamonds and rice pearls. Bridemaids Kareena Kapoor, Malaika Arora Khan, Salman Khan’s sister Alvira and close friend Mallika wore peach coloured gowns in varied shades.

Freida Pinto arrives on the occasion of the unveiling of the Extreme Beauty in Vogue exhibition, in downtown Milan, Italy. She was photographes on the Red carpet at the event

Indian sensation Freida Pinto, who shot to international fame with her brief role as Latika in multiple Oscar winning film Slumdog Millionaire made an appearance at Monday's D&G show in Milan. She modelled for Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2009/2010 fashion show, presented in Milan, Italy. The actress, 24, brushed shoulders with the likes of Scarlett Johansson and Eva Mendes on the ramp. She posed for photographers in a glamorous cream dress at the show.

Its wedding bells for Bollywood beauty Amrita Arora! The actress is getting married to her fiancé Shakeel Ladhak tomorrow (4th March 2009). The bride's sangeet ceremony was attended by close friends and family members of the beau and the bride in Bandra recently. The bride Amrita Arora wore an amazing costume designed by Rick Roy. Amrita Arora With Shakeel Ladhak Joyce Arora, Amrita's mother with Fashin Designer Vikram Padnis Malaika Arora Khan With Husband Arbaaz Khan Malaika Arora Khan Arbaaz Khan

The Newly WEd Couple Ayesha Takia and Farhaan Azmi The Wedding Car Raj Babbar Nandita Mahatani Bharat Shah Rohit Roy With Wife Mansi Abhishek Bachchan Arrives With Mom Jaya Bachchan Sunil Shetty Arrives Nauheed Cyrusi in a backless sari at Ayesha Takia Wedding Reception Ayesha Takia tied the knot with long time boyfriend and restaurateur Farhan Azmi. The nikaah ceremony took place on Sunday, March 1, at Farhan's Colaba restaurant and was attended only by close family and friends. However, a grand reception was held at the CCI lawns yesterday (March 2) night and needless to say Bollywood made its presence felt in large numbers. Amoung the Bollywood bigwigs who made it to wish the couple were Abhishek Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, Sanjay and Manyata Dutt, Sunil Shetty, Riteish Deshmukh, Raj Babbar, Dino Morea, Bharat Shah, Imtiaz Ali and Nagesh Kukunoor. Given the fact that the groom's father Abu Azmi is an active politician, a number of political heavyweight were also present on ...