Will Salman Khan attend Veena Malik's reception?

Pakistani actress Veena Malik who tied the knot on Christmas wants to invite Salman Khan for her wedding reception

Veena Malik is known for her staged controversies more than anything else. The Pakistani actress tied the knot with businessman Asad Bashir Khan on Christmas day in Dubai. And going by her words, it seems this particular act is not a publicity stunt.

Says Veena, `It happened very quickly. Our parents were talking from a few months and they wanted us to meet and see if we are compatible. My mother came to Dubai first and met Asad, then my father came to meet him.`

The starlet is planning a reception in Pakistan in March, followed by a white wedding in US -- where the couple hope to settle eventually -- followed by a function in India. Veena wants to invite all her friends from Bollywood including Salman Khan.


The couple's fathers have been friends since their days in the Pakistani army. `We met on December 15 and I had no idea that I will be married by December 25. We had gone for a drive and he just asked me in Arabic if I want to get married and I said when... he said let's do it tomorrow and then we did the nikaah the next day because our families were in Dubai only,` she gushes.

About her acting career, she says, `I am shooting for my Punjabi film Ae Dil Da Maamla in Dubai. I'll discuss it with Asad. He is not the person who will stop me from following my dreams. He supports me and loves me for the person I am.`
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What! Alia started dating in sixth standard..

Actress Alia Bhatt was an early learner! She says she started dating in Class sixth, but explains that those relationships were harmless and innocent.

"I started dating in the sixth standard. That wasn't really dating. We'd used to just smile at each other from across the classroom," Alia said on popular talk show "Koffee With Karan".


The actress, who will flaunt a gold coloured gown by designer Shehla Khan, will be joined by her "Student Of The Year" co-stars Siddharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan Sunday, on the chat show that will be aired on Star World.

On the movies front, Alia will be seen in Imtiaz Ali's "Highway" opposite Randeep Hooda and Abhishek Verman's "2 States" with Arjun Kapoor.
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Big B Clears The Air Over The Supposed Patch Up With Raj Thackeray

This week there was a lot of speculation over the Big B's supposed patch-up with the MNS chief Raj Thackeray. 

The Big B and Thackeray apparently had a fall-out after the latter accused the mega-star of becoming the `brand ambassador` of Uttar Pradesh. In a later incident when Jaya Bachchan at a music function had expressed her comfort level with the Hindi language instead of Marathi ,Thackeray had made scathing comments on her linguistic preference.

Now five years later the Big B and Raj Thackeray came together for a function to commemorate seven years of the Maharashtra Navnirman Chitrapat Karmachari Sena (MNCKS) at the Shanmukhanand Hall in Central Mumbai.

Speaking on the supposed rapprochement the Big B said, `I attended a function that paid respects to the hitherto-neglected faces of the Film Industry ,the workers ! Very little is ever known about them. The world never sees them or is aware of their contribution. They work tirelessly behind the scenes and are responsible in equal measure for the final outcome of any of our products.`


The Big B welcomes any effort to better the financial conditions of the film industry's work force. ` In a profession as fickle as ours, the security that these workers need for their future is something that requires attention. Many efforts have been made in the past by both institutes and individuals. Any design to take greater care for them is always welcome. The MNCKS has put together an instrument of insurance to these workers. Such a noble cause shall always have my endorsement !`

There is much reason to rejoice in Bachchan household as son Abhishek's film Dhoom 3 has become a record-breaking success. Speaking on the success the Big B says, `Dhoom 3, as we talk, is fast becoming the biggest grosser of all times. This bodes well for the makers and those involved in the film, as also the industry. I am happy that Abhishek has been involved in two back-to -back successes, or to put it more succinctly, in the now-recognized yardstick for a hit film the 100 crore club .For Dhoom 3 perhaps the collections would be a little more than the 100 crore !!.`

The proud father raves over Dhoom 3. `The film and its presentation are spellbinding. It strengthens our belief that the talent in our Industry is comparable to the best there is in the world. I would wish for it to continue to grow !!`

2013 has been as eventful for the Big B as any of his previous years. This year he took the plunge into fiction on television. Describing the experience he says, `TV serials are as exacting as any other entertainment profession ,difficult, full of apprehension and the joy of getting an opportunity to be involved in another aspect of this beautiful vocation.I am no different from any other . My involvement is that of an artist.I follow what the captain of the ship, the director, desires !`


The country went through tremendous turmoil during the year.Post-Nirbhaya violence against women was an issue that was deep-focused.Then the judiciary was under scrutiny after a Supreme Court judge was accused by an intern of sexual harassment.Finally the media came under the scanner after the Tarun Tejpal incident.

Reflecting on these the Big B says, `All the incidents you mention have one common thread , atrocities and unwanted behavior towards women ! The indignities that women had to and continue to bear, were highlighted, and perhaps after a very long time the common man/woman, without any political intent or provocation, took to the streets to express their anguish. People bore the brunt of intense police action and succeeded in convincing the powers to recognize the morass that plagued us as a society forcing the authorities to take immediate and corrective action. In a healthy and liberal democratic governance, these are pertinent signs.` As the year draws to a close the Big B sighs, `Another year gone by .. And another to follow .. then another .. then another .. and another .`byy santa banta news network..

Hrithik, Sussanne meet warmly at kids function..

After a period of 17 years, Hrithik and Sussanne broke their wedding vows and decided to get separated. Hrithik Roshan announced that the love of his life and his wife Sussanne has decided to split, however, the star and his gorgeous wife disappointed gossipmongers when they came face to face after their split. They hugged each other and shook hands.

The separated couple met each other recently for their sons' annual function day event. Rather than giving each other the cold shoulder or awkward silent treatment, Hrithik and Sussanne were very cordial with each other. They even hugged each other and sat next to each other for the whole evening.


In fact at her store launch, Sussanne was very forthright about her separation and said that though Hrithik and she are separating, they will not let their children be affected by their split and carry on the responsibility of parents perfectly. Well, it's always good to see parents taking responsibility.byy santabantanews network..

Inside Salman Khan’s grand 48th birthday bash at Panvel....

Salman Khan likes surprises and his 48thbirthday party was also full of surprises. He threw a grand bash at his Panvel farmhouse last night and he has invited many unexpected guests and the party was a gala affair. He had a long list of guests and all gathered at his panvel farmhouse and had lots of fun.

Last night close pals of Sallu from the industry drove to his panvel farmhouse and had a blast. Stars like Aamir Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala joined in the celebration. His family also joined in the celebration.

An insider on condition of anonymity informed, “We all jump into the swimming pool which is a tradition on his birthday. Of course, it happens only when he’s around to celebrate at his farmhouse.”

Another source informed,“There is a long list of people who he has invited and most definitely, they will be those with whom he has been working with. Some of the Bigg Boss contestants, including Armaan Kohli and Salman’s favourite contestant Elli Avram, also feature on his guest list.”

Debutante music composer duo Armaan and Amal Malik, too joined in the birthday bash and informed, “We met him with our new songs and a cake. He loves holding music sessions, so we played live for him.”

Another actor, who is a close friend of the actor, reveals a bit about the cuisines available at the event. “There is always a lavish spread when it comes to food at Khan household even if it is at his house or shooting. And his mother takes personal interest when the menu is drawn up.”

A source reveals, “Director Sooraj Barjatya who returned from Bangalore on Thursday evening was also on the guest list. Salman starts shooting for Sooraj in the second half of next year.”

Group of filmmakers like Boney Kapoor, Ramesh Taurani, director Kabir Khan, filmmaker David Dhawan and his actor son Varun too were invited.We wish Salman Khan a very happy birthday!byy..bollywood manra.com

Justin Bieber announces he is officially retiring

Press Trust Of India : Los Angeles, Wed Dec 25 2013, 17:15 hrs

Justin Bieber broke the heart of many of his fans by announcing on Christmas eve that he was officially retiring. (AP)Pop star Justin Bieber broke the heart of many of his fans by announcing on Christmas eve that he was officially retiring.

The 19-year-old singer, who has been at the centre of many controversies in the recent past, had recently hinted about a planned retirement and now he has gone ahead and spoken about it with his millions of followers on Twitter.
"My beloved beliebers I'm officially retiring," he wrote.
The singer, however, followed the announcement with a confusing tweet about how he would never leave his fans.
"The media talks a lot about me. They make a up a lot of lies and want me to fail but I'm never leaving you, being a belieber is a lifestyle," he further wrote.
Bieber's another tweet read, "Be kind loving to each other, forgive each other as god forgave us through Christ Merry Christmas IM HERE FOREVER (sic)."
The singer's manager Scooter Braun had recently said that he wanted his protege to take a break from music after his new movie 'Believe' releases.byy..indianexpress..

'Dhoom: 3' on record breaking spree worldwide, collects Rs 233 crore in 5 days..

Aamir Khan's latest release 'Dhoom: 3' has taken over the world by storm.

In India, Aamir Khan's 'Dhoom: 3', co-starring Katrina Kaif and Abhishek Bachchan, smashed the opening day and opening weekend collection records set by Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Chennai Express' and Hrithik Roshan's 'Krrish 3'.

'Dhoom: 3' has also broken box office records in Pakistan. In the country's largest city of Karachi, 'Dhoom: 3's box office receipts from 56 screens on its opening day was around Rs 20 million shattering Pakistani film 'Waar's record of Rs 11.4 million on its opening day.
'Dhoom: 3' was released at a time when the screening of Indian movies has come under a cloud because of an order from the Lahore High Court barring the exhibition of "illegally" imported films.
The 'Dhoom: 3' craze in Karachi has reached such heights that multiplexes are running the film on all their screens and having five shows a day on one screen - something unheard of in the Pakistani film industry.byy..indianexpress..