SRK tops Forbes India celebrity list, yet again

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has topped the 2nd edition of Forbes India's celebrity 100 list, a ranking of India's most powerful celebrities.

SRK continues to be on the top on the back of his earnings, even though star cricketers scored above him on the fame rankings, states the official website of the magazine.

The superstar has retained his No.1 position in the list, which also has names like Bollywood biggies Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif along with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

The Celebrity 100 list is arrived at by measuring money (earnings estimates) and fame. Film stars - all male, with the exception of Katrina Kaif, who is on number nine - dominate the Top Ten in 2013.

Cricket is the closest competitor to Bollywood and their stars' fame index is testimony to that.

Dhoni, who was on the third position last year, has risen to the second position. He has taken what was earlier Salman's position.


Salman, who is now third in the list, is followed by Tendulkar and Bachchan.

Kareena Kapoor and Virendra Sehwag have been pushed down from the top 10 this time, making way for Ranbir and Hrithik Roshan.

Others who make it the list of 100 this year are cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, singer-composer Amit Trivedi, Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan and actress Sridevi.byy santa banta news network..

What Salman said about Katrina..

Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan and Salman Khan at the trailer launch of 'Jai Ho' at a cinema hall in Juhu. 

When asked about Kareena Kapoor referring to Katrina Kaif as her sister-in-law on Koffee with Karan, Salman said, `Agar Kareena ki sister-in-law ho gayi to meri bhi sister-in-law ho gayi yaar.` Ouch.
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REVEALED: Sussane’s father reacts on the Hrithik-Sussanne separation

After Hrithik and Sussanne making a public statement about their separation, at the media press meet, Sussanne’s father, actor-filmmaker Sanjay Khan talks about this shocking news.

It felt like a fresh breath of air when Khan revealed that Hrithik-Sussanne separation was not a “closure” and the the couple needed time to sort their differences.

Reacting to the statement his son-in-law Hrithik Roshan made, about Sussanne’s decision to separate from him and end their 17-years relationship, Sanjay Khan said: “Like any other normal couple they also have some issues. Just because Hrithik is a superstar, doesn’t mean he will not have personal issues. They both are intelligent and wonderful people. It’s just that they need space. Of course this is not a closure. “They respect each other. To resolve issues, may be this is what they thought was good,” he said.byy bollywood celebden...

DJ Campbell held in football fixing probe(Bollywood india)

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Ex-Premiership footballer DJ Campbell is among six people questioned by police in connection with allegations of fixing in football matches.

Mr Campbell, who plays for Championship side Blackburn, was one of six people arrested on Sunday.

The arrests came after ex-Portsmouth player Sam Sodje told a reporter he could arrange for players to be booked or sent off in exchange for cash.

The National Crime Agency said five people were bailed later on Sunday.

Officers were continuing to question a sixth individual, who was arrested on Sunday evening, the NCA added.

Portsmouth Football Club said it was "shocked and saddened" by the claims.

Mr Campbell, 32 - whose full name is Dudley Junior Campbell - played in the Premiership for Birmingham, Blackpool and QPR.

Blackburn Rovers FC said in a statement: "Following reports in today's national media, Blackburn Rovers can confirm that striker DJ Campbell has been arrested.

"The club will be making no further comment on what is now an ongoing legal matter."

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Police have not named the other five people arrested.

Former Nigerian international Sam Sodje made nine appearances for Portsmouth last season

Mr Sodje was secretly filmed by the Sun on Sunday describing how he had punched an opponent in a League One game to get a red card in exchange for £70,000.

He was sent off in the 50th minute of a League One match while playing for Portsmouth against Oldham Athletic on 23 February.

His team was losing 1-0, which remained the final score.

The paper also reported that an Oldham player, Cristian Montano, apologised to Mr Sodje after failing to get a yellow card in the first half of a match against Wolves on 22 October.

And it said that Mr Sodje's brother Akpo, a striker at Tranmere Rovers, had said he would be prepared to be paid to be booked.

The allegations prompted the National Crime Agency to launch an inquiry.

"An active NCA investigation is now under way and we are working closely with the Football Association and the Gambling Commission," it said in a statement.

'Shocked and saddened'

In a statement from Portsmouth Football Club, spokesman Colin Farmery said: "If these serious allegations are true then we are extremely shocked and saddened by them, as match-fixing of any type goes to the heart of the integrity of the game.

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"Influencing a match used to be wholly more complex because it's 22 men - or 25 if you're including officials - who you need to get to," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

"But now something as simple as a booking, a red card - these can be manufactured incidents.

"I think the betting markets are something that we could have a look at as an industry

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Whoa! Ranbir gets Rs 12 crore for an ad?(Bollywood india)

Apparently, Ranbir Kapoor is getting paid a whopping Rs 12 crore for his new commercial for a biscuit brand

According to the latest buzz, Ranbir Kapoor who is currently seen doing a commercial for a biscuit brand has been paid Rs 12 crore.

A source close to him says, `Ranbir was the first choice to be the face of the company because of his endearing personality. Also, the company was looking for an actor with a mischievousness side and thought the star would fit the bill. So they decided to approach him and was keen to have him on the board.`

It is said that the actor was in talks with the company and agreed to pay Rs 12 crore as well.


A company insider adds, `Ranbir did quote a huge amount but since most of the top actors charge similar price, the brand approved it and went ahead with their campaign. Moreover, now, since they are getting a lot of positive feedback for the commercial, they feel it was all worth it.`

The star as well as the company's spokesperson remained unavailable for comment.
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Love Salman for promoting 'Dhoom 3' in 'Bigg Boss': Aamir..

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Actor Aamir Khan, who is a very good friend of Salman Khan, says he loves Salman for promoting his film "Dhoom 3" in "Bigg Boss 7".

"I recently messaged Salman saying I am sending you my hat... please wear it at some event, it will help us but I didn't know he will wear it directly in 'Bigg Boss'... this shows his generosity. Its not his film, still he is helping us so much. I love Salman Khan for this," Aamir told reporters during a press conference promoting upcoming film "Dhoom 3".

Asked if he will promote Salman's "Jai Ho", Aamir said: "We haven't thought about it but I would love to do anything for him. But he is such a powerful star that he doesn't need anyone."


The entire star cast of "Dhoom 3" came together for the first time Tuesday to promote the most awaited film.

Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, "Dhoom 3" features Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Uday Chopra, among others.
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Deepika gets four nominations at BIG Star awards..(Bollywood india)

With four back to back hits this year, it is quite natural for Deepika Padukone to lead the nomination categories at award functions.

The actress has been nominated in four categories at the BIG Star Entertainment Awards this year.

The fourth edition of BIG Star Entertainment Awards is scheduled to take place Dec 18, said a statement.

And Deepika's list of nominations includes - most entertaining actor in a thriller film for "Race 2"; most entertaining actor in a comedy film for "Chennai Express"; most entertaining actor in a romantic film for "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" and "Ram-leela"; and finally most entertaining dancer for her performance in "Ram-leela".

She started the year with Abbas-Mustan directed action thriller `Race 2`, which earned Rs.100 crore. Later she impressed the audience as a nerdy character in "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani".


Followed by her entertaining act as a South Indian girl in the box office record-breaking movie "Chennai Express".

Her last release was "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela", in which director Sanjay Leela Bhansali presented her as a Gujarati girl and people not only enjoyed the film, they also appreciated her chemistry with co-star Ranveer Singh.

The free-flowing, unmeasured and operatic opulence hit the bull's eye at the box office.
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