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Shoaib’s Alleged Father-in-law threatens to take legal action against him if he went ahead to marry Sania Mirza without first giving a divorce to his daughter Ayesa Siddiqui, who according to him had married Shoaib in a Telephonic Nikah . The father of a girl, who claims to have been married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, MA Siddiqui said he would sue Malik if the cricketer did not divorce his daughter before marrying Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, an Indian news channel reported on Wednesday. He claimed that the nikah of his daughter, Ayesha, with Malik was concluded over the telephone in June 2002. MA Siddiqui said "Wedding conducted over the telephone is fully and completely legal and the marriage is autentic". He slammed the cricketer saying that Shoiab is still married to his daughter and that Sania would be his second wife not the first. He has said he will take legal recourse and take Shoaib to court as he has wronged the Siddiqui family. “As per law, Ayesha wil...

"Please have mithai." With this nonchalant remark, Sania Mirza ended her press conference on Tuesday, held outside her Hyderabad home, to announce her marriage with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. Her whole demeanour as she answered questions thrown at her, which ranged from geopolitical to patriotic in nature, was that of a die-hard romantic who believed that wishes made under the shooting star would indeed come true. You could almost hear her singing the Eagles’ number LOVE WILL KEEP US ALIVE in her head. "I'm very happy, my family is very happy with the occasion. The reception will be held on April 15. The venue has not been decided as yet. It is still weeks away, but I'm happy," she added. Sania further said that she will continue playing for India, and will continue to be an Indian citizen despite her decision to settle in Dubai. Sania insisted that she would continue to represent the Tricolour. “I am going to keep playing for India. He’s (Shoaib’s) g...

Hours after Sania - Shoaib alliance news spread like wild fire, there are many a-heart on fire in India where the news has been nothing short of a set-back for the scores of hopeful youngsters and has ruffled the feathers of the hawks of India-Pakistan ties. While the news has evoked frenzied celebrations in Pakistan where crowds turned in huge numbers outside Shoaib Malik’s house, lighting crackers and dancing to the drum beats, in India the general mood is far from rosy. The Shiv Sena has not taken the development lightly and has cast serious aspersions on the duo’s compatibility, considering the personal turmoil which has grappled Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik in the recent past. A report published in Sena’s mouth piece Saamna remarked, “India’s Sania Mirza has ditched her countryman Sohrab Mirza in order to Marry and settle down with Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik.” Strong reactions have also been pouring in from the netizens across the globe. Reacting to the developing story, Rajiv from N...

It's an Indo-Pak love match that has created ripples on both sides of the border but no one seems to have a clue about just where and when did love blossom between Indian tennis queen Sania Mirza and dashing Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik. How did the cross border Love story start/happen. Where did they first meet and How long have they been dating. A day after shocking almost everyone, except family, by announcing that they will tie the knot next month, speculation continues as to where exactly the romance began. Here we try to find the details. Sources say the two first (?) met in Australia in January 2010 where Sania had just crashed out of the Australian Open and Pakistan had suffered yet another embarrassing defeat at the hands of Ricky Ponting's men. Not a trip to remember professionally but personally it was to be a life-changing one at least for Sania, who broke off her engagement with childhood friend Sohrab Mirza at the end of that month, citing incompatibility. The ...

Sania Mirza with Parents, Mother Nasima and Father Imran Mirza. Sania Mirza, whose much-publicized engagement to Mohammed Sohrab Mirza was called off earlier this year, met former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik in Dubai in February while she was playing a tournament there. They liked each other. The families took things forward and planned the alliance. Reaction from the Familiy in India Sania's Mom, Nasima said: "Marriages are made in heaven. As parents, we are delighted with her choice." Sania's father, Imran, who has coached and managed her through her career, said: "This is a unique case where the husband and wife will represent their respective countries in sport." Ranked No. 27 in the world, Sania's rating has plummeted after a debilitating wrist injury that saw her take a break from competition. Her treatment and rehabilitation drills continue. She will probably test her wrist in competition later in the summer, but is targeting a return for later ...

'Sania's News is Shocking' Says Ayesha Siddiqui's mother, and former Mom in Law of Shoaib; The former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik allegedly married Ayesha in 2002; he later denied it Picture: IN HAPPIER TIMES: Shoaib Malik with Farisa Siddiqui (Ayesha Siddiqui's mother) at her Hyderabad home in 2005. Photograph of Ayesha Siddiqui When news that Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza is all set to marry Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik broke yesterday, it took the nation by surprise. Though Sania's much-publicised engagement to childhood friend Mohammed Sohrab Mirza was called off in March, her relationship with Malik was kept under the wraps. As the media went abuzz with reports of Sania and Shoaib's engagement, which were later denied by Sania's family, Farisa Siddiqui, the mother of Ayesha Siddiqui, the Hyderabadi girl who the cricketer was allegedly married to in 2002 was shocked. 'Breaking news' "This is breaking news for me. I can't ...

Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik Indian tennis player Sania Mirza is all set to enter into wedlock with Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik in April, just two months after she broke her engagement with childhood friend Sohrab Mirza. The media went abuzz with reports of their engagement. However, later Sania's family said there will be no engagement prior to the wedding. "A formal wedding reception has been scheduled within a month. There will be no engagement function" they said. While Pakistan’s Geo Television broke the news on Monday, Sania’s father, Imran Mirza, told Indian media the wedding will take place within a month. This news was confirmed by Imran Mirza, father of Sania, late on Monday night. “The couple will be based in Dubai, where Shoaib is a resident, and Sania will continue to play tennis once she recovers fully from the wrist injury that has marred her career in the recent past,” Imran said. “My wedding is going to be the biggest day of my life.I have been under ...

Lalit Modi with Sushmita Sen arriving during the 2010 DLF Indian Premier League T20 group stage match between Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians played at DY Patil Stadium on March 28, 2010 in Mumbai, India. Actor Bipasha Basu during the 2010 IPL T20 match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings played at Brabourne Stadium on March 25, 2010 in Mumbai. Mahima Chaudhry, Sophia Chaudhry and Suhel Seth with friend during the 2010 DLF IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders played at Brabourne Stadium on March 22, 2010 in Mumbai. Malaika Arora Khan. Actress Mugdha Godse during the IPL match between the Deccan Chargers and the Kolkata Knight Riders played at DY Patil Stadium on March 12, 2010 in Mumbai. Juhi Chawla, co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders and Bollywood actress, during the IPL match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore played at Eden Gardens on March 14, 2010 in Kolkata. Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra of the Rajasthan Royals ackn...

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra's Team Rajasthan Royals Wins its Fourth Straight/Consecutive Indian Premier League 2010 T20 Match. The Royals are on a roll. Pictures of Shilpa Shetty With Raj Kundra at IPL 2010 Matches and After Match Nights Party/Parties Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra, owners of the Rajasthan Royals Raj Kundra lifts wife Shilpa Shetty, during the 2010 DLF Indian Premier League T20 group stage match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals played at Sardar Patel Motera Stadium on March 28, 2010 in Ahmedabad, India Shane Warne, Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra of the Royals during the 2010 DLF IPL T20 match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals played at Sardar Patel Motera Stadium on March 28, 2010 in Ahmedabad Shamita Shetty, Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra of Rajasthan Royals attend a fashion show at the IPL Nights party held at Courtyard by Marriott on March 26, 2010 in Ahmedabad, India. Shilpa Shetty’s IPL team, the Rajasthan Royals, are having a spectac...

Amisha Patel Performed at the CINTAA Superstars Ka Jalwa Show aired on Star plus on 28th March 2010. Here's a look. Several other superstars like Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan will be performing on the show.

Amar Singh and Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan are at War. Amar Singh hits out at her. So what is the Problem Between Jaya and Amar and what are they fighting for. Is the friendship over or is it just a misunderstanding? Jaya Bhaduri (L2) and Amithab Bachchan (L3) with Amar Singh (R) in Happier Times Amar Singh has ticked off former Samajwadi Party colleague and actor Jaya Bachchan over her remarks on his leaving the political outfit. Jaya, the wife of Amar Singh’s ‘family friend’ and ‘brother’ superstar Amitabh Bachchan, earlier remarked that Singh “should have suffered a little” and stayed on in the party. His absence was felt, she said. Expelled Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Amar Singh, in a rally in New Delhi, has lashed out in response and said that he too felt her absence by his side, having expected her to stand by him. According to a television channel, he has also asked why Amitabh didn’t choose to do the same when he decided to quit the Congress over Bofors allegations 25 years ago. Amar...

An upset Amitabh Bachchan is wondering why his actor son Abhishek Bachchan, who was appointed the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) ambassador for Earth Day, was dropped from the function in New Delhi at the last minute. "Am I hallucinating, or is there a pattern in all this?", he asked in his blog. "You are perhaps aware that Abhishek has been appointed the WWF (World Wildlife Foundation) ambassador for Earth Day, a campaign that has been initiated by WWF for the preservation of the earth. Many ads in the press have been announcing, with his photograph in place, that on the 27th of March let the entire country observe a simple ritual of putting off the electricity in their homes for an hour from 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m," Big B posted on his blog. "At the India Gate on Rajpath a ceremony is being held today (Saturday) to announce the campaign and to make people aware of this most noble cause. "An audio visual has been prepared with Abhishek where he is seeking...

LIFE AND TIMES OF SWAMI: The mischievous, curly-haired 10-year-old Swami from Malgudi Days is today a high-flying corporate executive. Where is he at present and how does he look? Lekha Menon gets nostalgic with former child actor/artist Manjunath Nayaker Aka Master Manjunath. Manjunath Nayaker Aka Master Manjunath His impish smile and naughty eyes along with the haunting title music, won the hearts of millions of TV addicts. For the ‘80s generation, the name Malgudi Days and Swami brings back memories of a time when TV was a single-channel affair, conducted by families huddled around a set for their daily date with the 9 pm serial. And the denizens of RK Narayan’s quaint village (filmed by the late Shankar Nag) was on top of their must-watch list. Picture: Master Manjunath as Swami in a scene from Malgudi Days Almost three decades on, Malgudi’s Swami aka Master Manjunath, has metamorphosed into the smart-talking, jet-setting corporate executive. The former child actor is living it up ...

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone walked the ramp on the Fifth day of the ongoing 15th edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WLIFW) Autumn-Winter 2010 here on Saturday. Designers G Pia Fleming and Namrata Joshipura showcased their collections on the 5th day, with Padukone being their showstopper. Pictures of Deepika Padukone Walking the Ramp on Day 5 of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WLIFW) Autumn-Winter 2010 Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone presents a creation of Indian designer Namrata Joshipura, at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2010 in New Delhi. Deepika Padukone during the designer G Pia Fleming show at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in New Delhi. It was a lethal mix of Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone and the grandeur of a musical on the ramp which stole the show at the fifth day of Wills India Fashion Week. Fashionistas were treated with a double delight when music and technology was combined with fashion by designers Namrata Jos...

Jaya Rathore showcased her Autumn/Winter 2010 collection at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, A/W'10, on 27th March in Delhi. Renowned models, along with Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia, showcased the collection on the ramp on Day 4 of WIFW. Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia presents creation by Indian designer Jaya Rathore during the Wills India Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2010 in New Delhi on March 27, 2010. In a complete departure from her glam doll image, actress Neha Dhupia turned traditional as she walked the ramp for designer Jaya Rathore in a bridal outfit. The actress donned a red and orange bridal lehenga with the dupatta over her head, looking very much like a demure bride-to-be. "I was surprised when Jaya mam called me to walk for her very Indian collection, since I am seen wearing more of dresses and western outfits. I am feeling very beautiful, very elegant and ethnic right now. Its something I have never done before, I almost feel like crying," said Dhupia. ...

The day three of the 15th Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2010 saw some of the stunning collections by designers including Pankaj and Nidhi, Tanvi Kedia, Preeti Chandra, Joy Mitra, Shilu Kumar and Vineet Bahl. Koena Mitra Waked the runway for fashion designer Joy Mitra. Pictures:Koena Mitra turned into a fashionable Radha for fashion designer Joy Mitra's collection showcased at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) on Friday (26th March 2010) The otherwise bold and sexy item girl Koena Mitra turned into a fashionable Radha for fashion designer Joy Mitra's collection showcased at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week on Friday. The collection was aimed at depicting the human side of Lord Krishna and had contemporary silhouettes and forms with earthy shades. Koena says she loved walking the ramp in Joy's creation, which was a black and red lehenga choli, with heavy gold embroidery. "A collection requires a lot of thought and it is evident in Joy's collection. He ...

Hema Malini with Daughter Esha Deol Walks the Ramp Showcasing designers Rocky S creations during Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week - Day 3 in New Delhi. Esha Deol at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week press conference, New Delhi. Bollywood actress Esha Deol, looking beautiful in designer Rocky S' bridal lehenga-choli, said walking down the aisle in any designer's collection is a far fetched dream for her as of now. Asked when she would be walking down the aisle, instead of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) ramp in Rocky's creation, Esha laughed, and said: "Well! I would rather be a runaway bride". The young actress matched steps with her evergreen mother, veteran actress Hema Malini, who was the cynosure of all eyes at the closing show on the third day of WIFW. While Esha sported a splendid maroon and green, heavily embroidered lehenga-choli, Hema stole the limelight with her grace in a similar coloured sari teamed with an embroidered burnt orange col...

It is a rare treat for fans of Aamir Khan as they witnessed his first performance on television in 10 years! Aamir Khan's stage act involves his 3 Idiots co-stars Kareena Kapoor, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi. It will be aired on 28th March on Star Plus channel Pictures of Aamir Khan's Performance at the Star CINTAA Superstars Ka Jalwa Show on Star Plus Channel. Aamir Khan Performing on the show Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor The '3 Idiots' perform on stage: Aamir Khan, R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi Ritesh Deshmukh Sameera Reddy Sameera Reddy at an interview Thus, come this Sunday, that is the 28th of March and Mr. perfectionist, Aamir Khan will be seen dancing to the tunes of his hit film ‘3 Idiots,’ along with the other stars of the film, Sharman Joshi, R.Madhavan and the hot Kareena Kapoor. All the magical numbers from the film right from ‘Zoobi Doobi, to All Izz Well’ shall be performed on stage. This will be those rare occasions when Aamir will be seen performing on sta...