Saturday 13 August 2011

Rs 100 crore at stake for Bollywood this Diwali

NEW DELHI: Close to Rs 100 crore is at stake for Bollywood during the Diwali weekend with two big budget movies, Golmaal 3 and Action Replayy, slated for debut that will set the tone for other significant releases next month.
For cinema theatres that tend to focus on cashing on the maximum during the opening weekend of a movie release, launch of a big film around a major holiday has become crucial for their revenue model. It also dictates fortunes for the Indian film industry that produces the most number of flicks in any single year around the world. “Movie buffs look forward to Diwali and Christmas as big movies are released during this time,” said trade analyst Taran Adarsh. Golmaal-3 promotion
Although, the quantum of money at stake this year is just half of the production budget of the three movies released last Diwali, the industry would be hoping for a better show. While mega budget flick Blue and a mid-sized movie Main Aurr Mrs Khanna sank, another relatively big budget movie, All the Best, was the only one that managed to woo audiences last year.
Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision produced Golmaal 3 starring Ajay Devgn , Kareena Kapoor and Arshad Warsi will lock horns with Vipul Shah produced Action Replayy starring Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, for eyeballs. Golmaal 3 is being distributed by Eros International that recently raised money through a public issue of shares and PVR Pictures, a subsidiary of multiplex operator PVR Ltd , will distribute Action Replayy in India.
“We slotted Action Replayy for a Diwali release as it is a fun film and in sync with the festive spirit,” said producer & director Vipul Shah. Kamal Gianchandani, CEO of PVR Pictures said scheduling a film release during Diwali has to do with consumers’ willingness to spend on shopping and entertainment. Both the comedy movies will have wide release with an above average 1,800-2,000 prints with marketing budget of around `7-8 crore each, the same amount used to make a small budget film.
Rupen Amlani, director-marketing & distribution at Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision said the company has tied up with several brands for in-film placement and promotional tie-ups. These include Tupperware, Emami and Bagpiper among others. The multiplex industry executives believe if both the movies click with the audience, it could turn out to be one of the biggest weekend grossers for them this year, possibly surpassing the previous best during the Id weekend when Dabangg was released.
Following the two Diwali weekend releases in November, there will be Hrithik Roshan-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer Guzarish besides movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 in 3D. December will see Farah Khan’s Tees Maar Khan starring Akshay Kumar.

Friday 12 August 2011

Star special 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' for Diwali

Sony Entertainment Television Asia has lined up a star-fest 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' this week to coincide with Diwali.
The Diwali episodes will showcase Bollywood superstars such as Akshay Kumar who along with his 'Action Replayy' actors Neha Dhupia, Shreyas Talpade and Rannvijay among the others play the gameshow their team members. They are currently promoting the release of 'Action Replayy', which opens up at cinemas this Diwali weekend.
Not one to be left behind, stars from this weekend's other Diwali box office release 'Golmaal Returns' including Ajay Devgan, Arshad Warsi, Tushar Kapoor, Kunal Khemu, Rohit Shetty, Shreyas Talpade make an appearance on 'KBC'.
Beside Bollywood stars, the show will also see sport personalities Leander Paes (Tennis), Sushil Kumar (Wrestler ), Manoj Kumar (Wrestler), Jwala Gutta (Badminton), Sreesanth (Cricketer), Ashwini Ponnapaa (Badminton),who earned laurels for the country at the recently held Common Wealth Games play a different game on the 'Hot Seat' with Amitabh Bachchan.
For Indian television fans, Pooja Gor (Pratigya), Ragini Khanna (Suhana), Tanya (Aishwarya Sakhuja), Aashka Gordia (Kalaben) & Disha (Daya ben) will also be present to perk up the entertainment quotient.
A brand new set, a special format and a new hot seat will add further spice to the special episodes. The four-episode special will be shown all this week at 21:00 on Sony Entertainment Television Asia.

In Pictures
'KBC 4' Diwali Special this week

'KBC 4' Diwali Special this week

'KBC 4' Diwali Special this week

'KBC 4' Diwali Special this week

Thursday 11 August 2011

Ash continues to flourish in Bollywood as she turns 37

By Agencies
Mumbai:
Ash continues to flourish in Bollywood as she turns 37: Usually the career of a Bollywood diva takes a downfall one she reaches 30, but Aishwarya seems to be an exception.

As she turns 37 today, she still remains to be every director’s delight. She has two mega projects—“Action Replayy” opposite Akshay Kumar and “Guzaarish” opposite Hrithik Roshan lined up for release.
The former is slated to hit theatres this Diwali and the latter on 19th November. She has completed 13 years in her film career. Director Subhash Ghai stated “Aishwarya always followed me during the shooting of ‘Taal’, and is a complete director’s actor.”
He said further, “I’m proud she has evolved so much as an actor. She is giving good performances, she has achieved international fame, and she is leading a happy married life — what else can she ask for from life? But she is as grounded as ever.”
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the other hand stated “Aishwarya is my muse, my jaan and I get terribly excited when I make a film with her because she is very, very special. Some people are timeless and Aishwarya will be there for another 20 years.”

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Wednesday 10 August 2011

Sachin Tendulkar: Love For Films Continues To Be Off-Screen

Previously Sunil Gavaskar, Vindi Kambli and Ajay Jadeja have been part of various films will Sachin follow the suit too in near future, let’s just wait and see.
Sachin Tendulkar is a self confessed Hindi movie buff but no matter what rumors are doing the rounds the master blaster is no mood to join the film world. After breaking one record after another the rumor had it that soon Sachin might just make his silver screen debut. But the guy has busted all the rumors stating that all his main interested is still cricket and his interest for Bollywood stays limited to watching films only.
The alleged news of him acting on films caught up even more when Vidu VInod Chopra met Sachin and the buzz started that the director – producer has signed the cricketer for his upcoming directorial venture Ferrari Ki Sawarri. But unfortunately and fortunately all the Sachin fans have to satiate themselves to seeing the man hitting some six4s and fours on the field and not show casing his histrionics on-screen.
Sachin and his wife recently wanted to relax after scoring his 49th ton by watching Rishi Kapoor – Neetu Singh starrer Do Dooni Chaar. The cricketer called up his good friend Vidhu Vinod Chopra and asked him the favor of arranging a private screening for him and his family. No wonder that Sachin was obliged with the request and the debutant director of the film Habib Faizal is honored.

Tuesday 9 August 2011

Vivek Oberoi's wedding reception

Akshay Kumar, Virender Sehwag, L.K. Advani, Sushma Swaraj, Riteish Deshmukh, Tabu, Siddharth, Genelia D'Souza, Shatrughan Sinha, Ram Gopal Varma, Farah Khan, Digvijay Singh, Narayan Rane and other celebs were present at Vivek Oberoi's wedding reception

On-Spot: Vivek Oberoi's wedding reception

Vivek Oberoi's wedding reception

Vivek Oberoi's wedding reception
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Riya Sen Caught Unzipping On Camera

Riya Sen Caught Unzipping On Camera

Monday 8 August 2011

Aishwarya and Kareena fighting this Diwali

She is the most beautiful women alive in Bollywood and another has topped the power list of Bollywood damsels.
Folks, this Diwali there’s a fight for supremacy as the top ladies of Bollywood glitterati will be battling it out for the crown of the Queen. Both Aishwarya and Kareena will be seen in this year’s Diwali dhamakas ‘Action Replayy’ and ‘Golmaal 3’ respectively and people have started the speculations on who will emerge as the winner.
Well the opinion is fairly divided in the industry who is giving almost equal points to both the B-town lovelies Kareena and Aishwarya.
According to some it will be Aishwarya who will grab the crown which is still not occupied, whereas some believe Kareena will surpass everyone and will pose happily with the crown. The reasons being given for Kareena is her popularity as a brand and her top position in brand endorsements where she has  bagged major giants, she acted in the mega hit ‘3 Idiots’ which became the biggest grosser of Bollywood last year.
Aishwarya on the other hand has the biggest hit of Bollywood history ‘Robot’ to her credit and being a senior and ex Miss world, Aishwarya can bank on her vast range of admirers around the globe.
Difficult to say who will be able to influence the audience the most but one thing is sure… This Diwali, Bollywood promises guaranteed entertainment where you have Vipul Shah’s rom com ‘Action Replayy’ bringing the nostalgia of the swinging seventies back, whereas Rohit Shetty with his gang and the laughing gas is back with the third edition of the fun and masti ‘Golmaal3’… Obviously the audience would love to watch both the film but folks, the question is who will be the first choice... Aishwarya or Kareena…? tell us as we all want to know…

Deepika Padukone's New Avatar

Bollywood Gossip: Deepika Padukone's New Avatar

Sunday 7 August 2011

Bollywood looks for Diwali success


Bollywood is gearing up for a slew of new releases over the Hindu festival of Diwali, with expectations high that they will provide some cheer after a lacklustre year at the box office.
At least 10 big films are due to hit the screens in the coming weeks, with hopes of success pinned on the comedy " Golmaal 3" and the time-travel romance "Action Replayy" (eds: correct) that will be released on Diwali itself on November 5.
Like the Christmas period for Hollywood, Diwali has traditionally been seen as a money-spinner for India's Hindi-language film industry, as studios look to attract the holiday crowd with well-trailed movies featuring big name stars.
Industry watchers estimate that Bollywood could make four billion rupees (90 million dollars) by the end of the year.
"The year has not been so good," said leading analyst Amod Mehra. "The success ratio has been very low. The worst period for the industry was in May and June when two films, 'Kites' and 'Raavan' bombed badly.
"The losses from these two films was two billion rupees and it was a huge blow.
"A ray of hope has been provided by two films, 'Dabaang' (Fearless) and 'Robot'. Things are looking very promising this festive season."
"Dabaang", starring Salman Khan, grossed 10.8 million dollars during its opening weekend last month, surpassing the record of Aamir Khan's hit " 3 Idiots", which took nine million dollars earlier this year.
The sci-fi fantasy adventure " Robot", made in three languages and starring the South Indian film legend Rajinikanth, opened two weeks ago and took more than double that, according to industry figures.
Trailers for "Golmaal 3" have been well received, amid hopes it can repeat the success of previous editions of the comic capers of a group of young friends.
"Expectations are huge from 'Golmaal 3'," said critic Komal Nahta. "It's a sure shot winner. It's the same with 'Action Replayy'."
"Golmaal 3" stars Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor with a return to the screens for veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, "the Indian James Bond", whose spy films from the 1980s have become cult hits.
"Action Replayy" sees Akshay Kumar go back in time to the 1970s to try to save his parents' ailing marriage.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan -- fresh from her success alongside Rajinikanth in "Robot" -- also stars, with a supporting cast of huge flares, wing collars and platform shoes.
A successful Diwali would raise spirits in Bollywood, which was hit last year by a producers' boycott of multiplex cinemas, swine flu fears and a string of big budget failures. The economic downturn also affected overseas takings.
Overall revenues fell 14 percent to 89.3 billion rupees in 2009, consultancy KPMG said in a report for the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
The chief executive of the Star India group, Uday Shankar, told Businessworld magazine this month that only 14 of the 235 films released in the 12 months to August this year made a net profit.
Concerns have been expressed about the fees demanded by some leading actors and the need for studios to diversify revenue streams through cable and satellite television rights, the DVD home rental market and music downloads.
Salman Khan also echoed another long-standing worry in an interview with Businessworld.
"Perhaps not enough attention is paid to the script or sometimes viewers just don't like the film," he was quoted as saying.
"There are many entertainment options these days. It is a difficult phase for the industry but the show must go on."

Read more: Bollywood looks for Diwali success - The Times of India 

Deepika Padukone Gets Wedding Proposal

Billywood Gossip: Deepika Padukone Gets Wedding Proposal


Saturday 6 August 2011

No Problem Movie Review

The latest film starring a whole lot of Bollywood stars in No problem is a big farce directed by Anees Bazmee. The man has really gone bankrupt with ideas, so nonsensical is the story that even a third grade student can come up with something intelligent and funny. One wonders the reason behind making this film, if it is meant to make people laugh, the gags fall flat, must try hard to tickle thy self as the plot goes for a toss and returns in the final scenes only to be dismantled and deconstructed.

Sanjay Dutt looks as if he has done a favour to Bazmee by acting in this so called comic caper, Anil Kapoor should have continued watching his Slum Dog Millionair DVD and shouldn't have come out of retirement. Sushmita Sen who plays the role of Anil Kapoor's wife, suffering from a split personality over does every scene and every expression and when she is doing nothing, she ends up looking like an over dressed Christmas tree, throwing sickles, hammers and what you have at her unsuspecting and tolerating hubby.

Kangana Ranaut has seemingly put on some weight, tries doing a Barbie with her false eye lashes and a fringe, Neetu Singh in her ghastly short costumes tries some stunts, all in all a big group of actors make a mockery of themselves. Try not looking for a story as there is none but you do understand that there are a few people trying to rob diamonds, there are cops trying to nab them. The setting is in Durban, and all the jokers meet up with a Gorilla who does the impossible and the diamonds landing in a fishes tummy.

No Problem has no soul, no structure, bad music but lovely cinematography. Do yourself a favour by plugging your ears and getting some sound sleep this biting winter.






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Friday 5 August 2011

Murder 2 (2011) Music Review

The first instalment of Murder rode high on its musical quotient. As director Mohit Suri brings us the film's second outing, Murder 2, with Emraan Hashmi and Jacqueline Fernandes in the lead roles, all eyes, or ears, perhaps, are on the film's soundtrack, to see whether the film matches up to the original in anyway. With three sets of composers, Harshit Saxena, Sangeet and Siddharth Haldipur and Mithoon, making contributions to the album, it waits to be seen how this multi-pronged musical effort pans out.

The first track on the album is hale dil, which sees reality show vocalist Harshit Saxena moonlight as a composer. The track carries a straightforward pop sound, though built around a catchy melody. Overdosing on Saxena's autotuned vocals for the most part, the number moves ahead with a set of choral harmonies and bears a strong resemblance to the sound of the first Murder soundtrack, especially when Dominique Cerejo's background vocals kick in towards the end. The heavily synthesised original is upstaged by its later acoustic version though, which opens with some very appealing stringwork from Kalyan Barua. Though the track isn't really an acoustic edit, with some very audible electric guitar bits towards the middle, the version has a very interesting, alt-rock rock sound that gives it a captivating feel.

The second track on the album is probably the pick of the set, with Sunidhi Chauhan stepping up to the mic on aa zara. The number, composed and arranged by Sangeet and Siddharth Haldipur, has a menacing theme to its melody and has a very climactic sort of feel, which makes the filmmaker's decision to use it in the film's promos understandable. Sunidhi uses her vocal instrument to full effect here, perfecting the almost Bond-esque sort of singing here. The track is remixed in a version called aa zara (reloaded), where Kiran Kamath rekits the number in a beat-heavy, synth-based edit that clubs and discotheques will find easy to pick up.

Composer Mithoon contributes the lyrics and music, both, to aye khuda. He is also on vocals here, along with Kshitij Tarey and Saim Bhat. The track's middle-eastern feel has a very perceptible Atif Aslam hangover, though it doesn't quite manage the same sort of appeal that the Pakistani singer has. The number's arrangement is rather predictable, the muezzin type background vocals taking centrestage for dramatic effect that never quite takes form. The track's remix by Kiran Kamath goes synth-crazy, loaded up with beats to make it dance-floor friendly.

Mithoon's second entry on the soundtrack is phir mohabbat, a slow track penned by Sayeed Quadri, where the composer recruits Mohd. Irfan, Arijit and Saim Bhat on vocal duties. The track, arranged around some simple string lines, has a quiet sound, and is rather low-key compared to the rest of the stuff here. Unfortunately, though, this contemplative track doesn't really hit the mark, and doesn't offer up anything significantly memorable.

The final original number on the album is the fast-paced tujhko bhulaana, composed by Sangeet and Siddharth Haldipur. The former also takes on the vocals, in a duet with Roshni Baptist. The out-and-out dance number goes big with the syth-rock sound, with Sangeet's vocals backed up by Sukriti and Prakriti Kakar on backing chorus. The track features some interesting guitarwork from Abhilash Phukan, with programmed percussion to keep him company. Still, though the track has a 'loud' sort of melody, an ascending sound, it doesn't quite take off and fails to make a mark.

Overall, the Murder 2 soundtrack is quite a disappointment, especially in light of the fact that the first outing for the film was such a musical success, with few tracks, like aa zara and hale dil, worth remembering here. Perhaps the fault lies with the film's makers, who choose to go with multiple composers for a single album, taking away any chances of the film's soundtrack having a unifying theme. Perhaps, then, Murder 2 makes for a perfect example of how too many cooks spoil the broth...?

Song: Phir Mohabbat - Mohd Irfan, Arijit, Saim
Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Jacqueline Fernandez
Music Directors: Harshit Saxena, Mithoon, Sangeet Haldipur, Siddharth Haldipur
Lyricists: Sayeed Qadri, Kumaar, Mithoon
Label: T-Series

Lyrics of Phir Mohabbat Song

Jab jab tere paas main aaya, ik sukoon mila
Jise main tha bhoolta aaya, woh wajood mila
Jab aaye mausam gham ke, tujhe yaad kiya
Jab sehme tanha pann se, tujhe yaad kiya
Dil, sambhal ja zara
Phir mohabbat karne chala hai tu
Dil, yenhi ruk ja zara
Phir mohabbat karne chala hai tu

Aisa kyun kar hua, jaanu na main jaanu na
Dil, sambhal ja zara
Phir mohabbat karne chala hai tu
Dil, yenhi ruk ja zara
Phir mohabbat karne chala hai tu

Jis raah pe, hai ghar tera
Aksar wahan se haan main hoon guzra
Shayad yahin, dil mera haan
Tu mujkho mil jaaye kya pataa
Kya hai yeh silsila, jaanu na main jaanu na
Dil, sambhal ja zara
Phir mohabbat karne chala hai tu
Dil, yenhi ruk ja zara
Phir mohabbat karne chala hai tu

Kucch bhi nahin, jab darmiyaan
Phir kyun hai dil tere hi khwaab bunta
Chaaha ki de, tujhko bhulaa
Par yeh bhi mumkin ho na saka

Kya hai yeh maamla, jaanu na main jaanu na
Dil, sambhal ja zara
Phir mohabbat karne chala hai tu
Dil, yenhi ruk ja zara
Phir mohabbat karne chala hai tu
Dil, sambhal ja zara
Phir mohabbat karne chala hai tu

Thursday 4 August 2011

bollywood artis picture collection

Hema Malini
Hema Malini :
dream girl adalah julukannya, salah satu ratu bollywood yang punya masa kejayaan di rentang waktu 70-80an, di awal karirnya di sempat ditolak oleh seorang sutradara karena dianggap tak punya pesona artis, mungkin sekarang sang sutradara hanya bisa menyesal seumur hidup. Hema punya kemampuan lebih di aktingnya dan yang paling membuat kita terpana adalah kelebihannya dalam menari patut diacungi 2 jempol, sebagian besar di film dia memerankan seorang gadis lincah dan hiperaktif, filmnya yang paling fenomenal adalah seeta aur geeta dan sholay. dia memutuskan untuk menikah dengan aktor kawakan bollywood lainnya dharmeendra dengan status sebagai istri kedua, tapi dia bisa menutupi pernikahannya yang cukup kontroversial itu dengan pesonanya sebagai artis besar, putri sulungnya esha deol kinipun mulai eksis di bollywood. di akhir kejayaannya dia digantikan ratu bollywood lainnya rekha.
Dharmendra
Dharmendra :
tidak banyak yang bisa diulas dari sang bintang besar ini cukup satu kata Hebat! di setiap film di selalu berperan sebagai seorang jagoan, badannya yang kekar pun seperti menjadi identitas nya dan sampai sekarang aktor-aktor india banyak mengidolakannya, dari istri pertamanya dia punya dua anak laki-laki yang keduanya menjadi artis bollywood juga sunny deol dan bobby deol.
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan :
aktor bollywood terpopuler sepanjang masa, sepanjang karirnya dia membintangi hampir 140 film bahkan sampai sekarang, badan yang tinggi dan wajah rupawan membuat dia hampir pasti menjadi ikon india selama bertahun-tahun, pengalaman aktingnya sangat terasah mengingat dia pernah bermain dengan seluruh artis bollywood terkenal lainnya, amitabh pun menurunkan bakat aktingnya yang besar kepada anak bungsunya abhisek bachchan
Preity Zinta
Preity Zinta :
pers india banyak yang setuju untuk menyebutnya sebagai ratu bollywood setelah era madhuri dixit, dalam setiap film dia selalu memerankan watak yang berbeda-beda itu menunjukkan kalau preity punya kemampuan akting yang lebih, hampir setiap filmnya menjadi box office, filmnya yang paling terkenal adalah kal ho na hoo aktingnya bersama SRK membuat penonton pasti tersentuh hatinya, tak percaya coba ditonton.
Dev Anand
Dev Anand :
dev anand adalah legenda bollywood yang lain masa kejayaannya lebih dulu daripada raaj kumar dan dharmendra. di setiap filmnya dia selalu berperan sebagai pria yans sopan dan lembut, tak heran banyak yang menyukai dia sebagai publik figur. selain aktor dia juga adalah produser film. selain banyak filmnya yang berkualitas dev anand juga terkenal punya lagu - lagu bagus di tiap filmnya, benar - benar sempurna!.
jeetendra
jeetendra :
jeetendra terlahir dengan nama ravi kapoor awalnya dia adalah seorang kurir perusahaan ayahnya sebelum dilirik oleh produser saat itu. jeetendra adalah salah satu aktor populer di bollywood. jeetendra punya trademark selalu mengenakan kaos ketat dan memakai sepatu putih dan menjadi idola di masanya. dalam autobigrafinya, hema malini menyatakan bahwa mereka hampir menikah tapi kemudian batal karena suatu alasan.
shahrukh-khan
SRK :
siapa SRK tentulah dia adalah King Khan atau lebih familiar dipanggil Shahrukh Khan, aktor populer india yang punya status sederajat dengan amitabh bachchan, generasi masa kini mungkin hanya mengenal SRK sebagai yang terkenal, pastilah, mengingat film hindi yang beredar di pasaran masa kini hampir semuanya dibintanginya. SRK adalah King dia artis, produser dan duta india untuk industri film, sampai saat ini belum diketahui secara pasti siapa penggantinya tapi siapapun penggantinya kelak pesona SRK takkan lekang dimakan jaman sampai kapan pun.
Raaj Kumar
Raaj Kumar :
Raaj kumar termasuk artis bollywood sangat senior sekali, sebelum menjadi artis dia sempat menjadi inspektur polisi di mumbai. kemampuan aktingnya sangat berkelas, pernah masuk dalam nominasi Oscar pada tahun 1957 dalam film Mother India. dia terkenal mempunyai ciri khas suara parau yang mampu membuat penonton terpesona. ciri khas itulah yang membuatnya menjadi ikon bollywood di masanya. dia meninggal pada usia 69 tahun pada tahun 1996 tapi sampai sekarang India masih menghormatinya sebagai artis besar yang mendukung majunya perfilman India.
katrina-kaif
Katrina Kaif :
yang satu ini termasuk pendatang baru di bollywood tapi dia langsung mendapatkan gelar sebagai wanita terseksi india 2008, kariernya dimulai beberapa tahun terakhir katrina punya potensi untuk menjadi ratu bollywood selanjutnya, dia lahir di hongkong tapi lebih memilih india sebagai tempat untuk mengembangkan karirnya
mithun-chakraborty-wallpaper.jpg
Mithun Chakraborty :
mithun termasuk salah satu artis yang filmnya sering diputar televisi swasta indonesia pada 90-an. mithun adalah salah satu artis populer india, terkenal dengan goyang disconya di tahun 80-an. mithun menikah dengan artis india lainnya yaitu yogita bali yang berstatus janda. selain bermain film mithun dikenal suka olahraga trutama sepakbola yang notabene kurang populer di india.
sridevi.jpg
sridevi sebenarnya sudah mulai mengenal akting sejak umur 4 tahun, tapi dia mulai serius mengembangkan kariernya di awal tahun 80-an. menggantikan kedudukan hema malini dan rekha kelak. sridevi tidak hanya bermain di film hindi, tamil dan malayalam film pun dia ambil semua, bukti kalau sridevi memang artis multi talenta.

Tuesday 2 August 2011

Sexy Man TUESSSDAY

Last minute house guest + super pretty spring day Monday +pre-calculus homework = a late, brief Sexy Man Monday.

Enjoy!

Sexy Man Monday



Monday 1 August 2011

Coming Home Chapter One

Coming Home A Novel by Alexandra O’Hurley copyright 2011




Chapter One
The seats of the old Greyhound bus were worn and frayed...it had definitely seen better days. Sunshine had faded the once royal blue fabric into a mottled gray-blue. Years of traveling had taken its toll on the hue, just as time on the road had taken its toll on the rest of the vehicle. Twisting a length of dark blue cotton thread that had come undone from the back of the chair, Kaitlin toyed with it and watched in fascination as it curled around her slender finger. Looking at anything was better than looking out of the window to see that she was finally coming closer to her final destination.
It wasn't the most glamorous mode of transportation, but considering the circumstances, she was glad she had been able to scrape up enough money to pay for the ticket. She had had to sell off her engagement ring to a very unsavory pawnshop owner in a very unsavory part of town, but it had to be done. No one wants to have to go back home with their tail between their legs, especially to the small town she grew up in, but it was the only place she had left to turn. Stifling a groan, she finally dared to glance out the dirty window, and saw exactly what she expected to see. Nothing. Fields and fields of nothing, some green, some barren, with an occasional depressing little run down clapboard house to separate them.
She always wondered why you could pass by these houses time and time again and never see an occupant. You would see signs of life, a car parked outside, a child's rusting red tricycle, an old tire swing swaying in the breeze, or maybe a flower bed planted with care, but it never appeared as though people actually inhabited these places. It seemed these houses were empty shells that looked like they were filled with life but were really vacant. And she could relate, because she felt the same way.
Everything in her life had failed, and now she was coming back home to the small town she had left behind so many years ago. Then she had been so sure she was going to make something of herself and never have to look back again, that she had thrown up her nose at all the people stuck there, thinking she better then they. Now she would have to face those same people and listen to the gossip.
Pressing her forehead against the cool glass of the window, she sighed and closed her eyes as tears came to the edge. She refused to let them slide. She may have lost everything she had in her life, but she refused to lose her dignity surrounded by a bunch of strangers on an old, dirty bus. Opening her eyes, she could see her reflection in the glass, and was shocked at just how bad she looked. Her soul was catching up with the outside.
"It can't be that bad, can it?"
She turned toward the voice and looked up into a kind old set of eyes that looked oh so much like her own, but the wrinkles creasing the corners and the depth of experience they held proved they were definitely different. The woman shrugged, not really wanting to be bothered with conversation, but did not want to be completely rude. "It can be that bad, and possibly even worse."
"Want to tell me about it?" The older woman said as she settled herself into the worn seat beside her. “I listen pretty well and even shake my head in all the right places.”
"I really don't want to talk about it. I am sure you have your own problems to worry about right now."
"Well, hon, my only issue is not getting enough sleep in the next row because someone in this row keeps sighing loudly, so I figured I would come find out what the issue was so I could get some rest. Oh, that’s right, you are the only one sitting in this row. So, what’s the drama so I can get some sleep?"
Did she just say what I think she said? "I'm sorry, I didn't realize I was making such a racket up here, nor did I realize I had even sighed all that much.” It came out a little angrier than she planned and she grimaced a little, but continued on, “I thought you little old gray haireds could sleep through just about anything?" She threw out to the woman, being ruder than she should have been, in hopes of making the woman leave her alone. There, that should shut her up.
"Oh, we normally can dear, but between the gassy woman behind me…” she turned and pointed towards the back of the bus, wrinkling her nose as if she smelled one right that second, before turning back to continue, “…and the guy who looks like a serial killer to my left, and you moaning and groaning up here, I just don't think I will be able to manage getting in my nap today. So why don't you just tell me what’s going on? If you really do have a problem, then maybe I can help and it'll keep me awake. If you are a whiner and boring, it'll help put me to sleep. So I see it as win-win. Go ahead and have at it."
Well, this is either the rudest old woman I have ever met or the coolest old broad ever. "Well, if it is just going to ruin your day if I don’t fess up, then, get comfy."
The twinkle she saw in the older woman's eye as she smiled looked so familiar, but she couldn't understand why. She had definitely never seen this woman before, and she never forgot a face. Yet, there was something she couldn’t quite put her finger on. "Are you from around here?" she asked the older woman, hoping to solve the mystery.
"Oh, I lived here eons ago. I left when I was in my early twenties plannin’ on settin’ the world on fire. Which I did and had a ball doing it too.” A huge salacious grin on the elder woman’s face spoke of many stories that could be told of that time period. “And other then a brief stint of coming back home in my thirties when I hit a snag in life, I haven't been back.”
A slight frown floated across the woman’s face, “I'm on my way back now though, as I just retired.” And as fast as the frown came in, the smile and twinkle returned. “I decided the hustle-bustle of the city was just too much for a cool old broad like me. I need a slower pace now. I’m going to do all the things old ladies are supposed to do, spend time with family, paint, read, knit, and play bingo."
The younger woman smiled and offered her hand, "Well, you are definitely that, a cool old broad. I'm Kaitlin, and it's a pleasure to meet you."
"I'm Kay, nice to meet you Kaitlin. So how’s about that story now?" The two women shook hands, smiling at each other, both with a twinkle of humor in their matching eyes. And Kaitlin still couldn't shake the feeling of familiarity she saw.
"Well, Kay, it's a long one." Kaitlin settled herself into the worn seat, trying to get comfortable.
Kay looked up ahead, through the grimy front window of the bus and then turned back towards her. "Then I suppose you had better get started. We are almost to my stop."
"I was born around here. My mother moved us away when I was younger, and there I realized I loved being a city girl. I got stuck back here in the sticks when I was in high school, met someone visiting his grandparents one summer, thought I fell in love and a few years later, got married. We moved back to the city I had lived in, and started a whole new life together. I just knew I would never have to come back here. But here I sit…hurtling towards the past faster then I would ever want to, in a broken down bus no less." Without thinking, another sigh escaped her lips, but she seemed oblivious that she had even done it.
"Never say never, my dear." Those twinkling blue eyes grabbed her attention once more.
Kaitlin shrugged with a smirk, "Yeah, that whole saying has been on my mind this whole trip."
Kay looked down and paused, as she seemed deep in thought "So…what is bringing you back here?"
"Failure is. My husband and I started a concept management firm. I was the idea girl; he was the business guy. He took care of the office stuff, you know, the hiring, firing, paying the bills, doing the books. I took care of the inspiration and the ideas. Then a few years ago, things just changed. We started to pull apart from each other in small ways. He started doing things on his own; as did I, which at first I thought was a good thing, since we were married and working together. I thought we needed our own space and it would be good for our marriage. Then a few months ago, I found out one of those separate things he had been doing was his assistant and the way I found out was he left me and took nearly all the money we had saved, as well as all the money we had in the business. He just…took everything."
Kay looked down again, lost in thought for a moment, as if trying to remember something, then looked up and asked, "Was the marriage so bad that he felt justified to do that?"
"I never thought so. Yes, I was very focused on the business. No, I didn't want to start a family like he did. Yes, I partied a little too much, but that was mostly schmoozing to get more business, so I felt I was doing the right thing.” She looked back down to her finger, still wrapped by the thread and tugged a little on it, biding time, collecting her thoughts and emotions for a moment. “I knew we had grown apart, but couldn’t admit it. I was still having the time of my life, and he wanted to settle down into a family life. I wasn't ready. But we had always been friends, and that is what hurts the most. My very best friend in the world took everything I owned and walked away, just because we weren't on the same page anymore."
"Well, you can sue him in court to get back half the assets, right? Then you could be back on your feet again in no time."
"I could if I could find him!” Kaitlin shrugged and shook her head. “I've spent the last four months trying to find him, as well as, trying to keep my business and my life afloat. And I failed. I lost everything I had. I had to scrape together enough money to get the ticket to ride this piece of crap bus to the one place I hoped I never had to go back to again." Another sigh escaped Kaitlin's lips and Kay smiled, knowing this time she definitely did not realize she had done it.
"You didn’t have anyone in the city you could have stayed with?"
A sign of regret showed in the frown that flickered across Kaitlin's face. "Most of my friends worked with me. And when they all lost their jobs, I got to see just how good of friends they really were. They seemed to hold me responsible when I couldn't salvage the business; all they saw was that they had lost their livelihood. And I worked so much, that I didn't really have many good friends outside of work."
"Well, sounds like you did have a good reason to sigh. I had to come back here for similar reasons when I was about your age. But I'll let you in on a little secret that might make you feel a little better." Kay smiled, her twinkling eyes lighting up beyond measure.
Kaitlin was caught up by the light she saw in those eyes before she added, "I'm up for just about anything that might make me feel better at this point."
"Retiring wasn't the only reason I am moving back here. My husband of 40 years just passed away." Even though those words slipped past her lips, Kay continued to smile and the twinkle just got brighter in her eyes.
"THAT is supposed to make me feel better?" Kaitlin choked out, struggling for the right words to say at that moment, of course nothing came to mind and she just felt that much worse.
"Well…not exactly. But here is why it may. I told you that I had to move back here briefly when I was about your age. I thought my life was going to end at that point. But, on that small stay here, that is when I met my husband."
Kaitlin groaned inwardly. The last thing she needed right now was a living, breathing romance novel. "I'm glad you found love on your trip back to the sticks, but that doesn't mean I will. I can't imagine having another relationship right now, especially after what just happened to me. My plan is to get my life back in order, save up some money and get back to the city and start over again."
"Oh sweetie, that was my plan too when I came back home." Kay smiled, "I used to not believe in true love and all that hogwash you read in romance novels. A man had wronged me, just like you, and I told myself right after he left, never again, never ever would I let a man get close to me. But as I stepped off that bus, there kneeled this big hunk of a redneck man in tight faded jeans and a black t-shirt, changing a flat tire on his old pick-up truck, with a big old German Shepard in the back. My body immediately stood up at attention when he turned and looked up at me with the sexiest green eyes I had ever seen. And then when he smiled at me, my heart skipped a beat."
Kay continued after a brief pause, seemingly caught up in the memory of that first encounter, "But I knew I wasn't in a place in my life to start anything new, so I kept on walking and tried to avoid him at every turn. Which you know as well as I do, avoiding anyone is hard to do in a small town. By the next day, he knew who I was, were I lived, and that my favorite flowers were tulips."
"My favorite flowers are tulips, too." Kaitlin smiled, loving the fact that she seemed to have found a similar soul in this woman.
Kay smiled at her, "Well, my husband showed up on my doorstep the day after I arrived with tulips in hand and that sexy smile he had shown me the day before. And then again nearly every other day for almost a year before I finally stopped being mule-headed and gave him a chance. I wonder to this day why I had to be so damned stubborn."
The answer seemed obvious to Kaitlin, "You knew you weren't ready, so why beat yourself up about it?"
A little irritation filled Kay's expression, "How DO we ever know when we are ready? Do you wake up one morning and look into the mirror and say, 'Okay, love, I'm ready today, come and get me?' No…it happens when it happens, and my only regret with that wonderful, loving man that I spent the last 40 years loving was that I didn't make it 41. I could have let him make me happy sooner if I had just let him in."
"But if you had been wronged, don't you think you needed time to heal?"
"You mean time to moan, groan, sigh and cry?" Kaitlin blushed and Kay smiled, knowing she had struck a chord. She took a moment before she continued on.
"Sweetie, I pushed this wonderful man away time and time again, thinking I didn't want love. Thankfully, he knew what I needed more than I would admit to myself, so he persisted. What if the right man comes to your door and you turn him away just because you have been hurt and he isn't as persistent as my husband Henry? So, you would rather sit around depressed over what you lost, versus going out and having the time of your life with someone who could bring you happiness? Even if that happiness is short lived? Just because you accept a date with a fella doesn't mean you have to continue to date him or even marry him. I think getting back on that horse and having fun, going out with friends is EXACTLY what you need right now.”
Kay turned and put her hand on Kaitlin’s cheek, “You are too beautiful a young woman to sit and fade away. It would break my heart to see that happen."
Kaitlin was amazed to see the older woman’s eyes grow misty with what looked like tears. She felt a sudden embarrassment over the moment and turned to look back out into the green fields outside the window, not really seeing them, mulling over the words Kay had spoke. "I suppose getting out and having fun would be exactly the opposite of what my ex would expect out of me. And why should I do what he expects me to do. He’s probably living it up with his 21-year-old assistant in some tropical isle, spending my money like it was water. So, maybe you are right."
"Now that's the spirit. Just go have fun and try to forget what Adam did to you."
"Good idea..." Kaitlin frowned, "Did I tell you my husband's name was Adam?"
"I'm sure you did hon. I can't imagine I would know on my own, now, would I?" The twinkle in Kay's eyes seemed to get even brighter.
"I suppose...” Something just didn't feel quite right, but the smile from this woman and the time and advice she had just given her made her shake the confusing thoughts from her head.
Kay's voice grabbed her attention again. "Here is my stop."
Moving back to her original seat, Kay began collecting her thing. Kaitlin realized this was her stop as well. It gave her a small amount of happiness that Kay may be her neighbor while she lived back in the sticks. Kaitlin stood up and started to collect her small amount of possessions as well once the bus stopped.
As she moved towards the front door, she turned back to see if Kay was coming. She did not see the curve of her gray head above the blue seats, so she walked back towards where she had been to see if Kay needed help. As she approached, she saw that the row was empty. She looked around her, but saw no signs of Kay. I don't remember seeing her pass me to get off?
Kaitlin walked off the bus herself and around the side to collect her one worn suitcase, still not seeing Kay. She had hoped she could at least exchange information, as she felt the woman was definitely a kindred spirit, no matter the age difference. After collecting her bag, she stood near the bus, scanning the area for Kay, but eventually giving up, and knowing that in a small area such as this, a spirited older woman would probably be easy to find. She picked up her suitcase and carry-on bag and made her way though the crowds of people hugging their long lost relatives or sweethearts, to where she had planned on meeting her sister for the final ride home. But what she saw in front of her nearly made her faint.
Glancing ahead, Kaitlin saw the nicest ass to ever be encased in light blue denim. Both eyes aimed on the man the ass belonged to, she watched as he kneeled over a wheel well in an old beat up Ford pick-up. She stared as she walked towards that general area, not really paying attention as to whether her sister was there or not. A Mack truck could have pulled to within inches of her frame, and she would not have noticed. She did notice the beautiful dark gray and white German Shepard peering over the edge of the bed of the truck, watching as his master changed a flat tire.
Kaitlin froze and dropped her suitcase to the ground beside her. Flat tire...dog....nice ass encased in light blue denim? Nooooo way. I have been reading too many science fiction novels. There is just no way what I am thinking is actually happening.
But thoughts of the familiar eyes and all the similar things between herself and the older woman kept flashing back to her. She quickly searched her memory for the details of Kay. And of Kay’s story of her first meeting her true love. Did she say his name? He had gorgeous green eyes. Fixing a flat. German Shepard in back. Tight jeans and a black t-shirt. Okay, let's go see so I can put my mind at ease that I am just having a little mental meltdown.
Kaitlin picked up her suitcase again and started walking towards the old white pick-up, her eyes focused on the perfect rear in front of her, and what a view it was. The German Shepard took notice of her nearing them and moved closer to the rear of the truck bed to sniff out any danger. He eyed her for a moment and then let out a mild yelp, which seemed more in welcome then in defense. A ‘Hi, how are ya’ if you will. As she neared her destination, she took note of the muscular biceps and broad shoulders, which narrowed to a slim waist, all encased in tightly stretched black jersey, which of course was connected to one wonderful rear.
Her heartbeat picked up as she stood just behind him, watching him finish putting on the new tire, and noticed the grace in his fluid movements. She was in awe of the way in which he seemed to float through his actions as if they were choreographed, and she loved the play of muscles through his upper body as he moved. She had never been so incredibly attracted to a man, and she had only seen the back of him to this point.
Turning to look at her, Kaitlin knew it was all over. She saw the most amazing set of green eyes she had ever witnessed, filled with a depth of intelligence and warmth, and she caught her breath, unable to think or speak. He stood and smiled, and she knew this man would own her heart if he wanted to when she looked at that smile. For the first time in her life, she realized that love at first sight was possible.
And then, that was when thoughts of Kay and her story ran through her mind again. She had to know if her feeling was right. She bolstered up her courage, and strengthened her stance and asked, "Henry?"
The man stood to his full height of well over 6 feet, within inches of her. The heat of his stare was almost as hot as the heat she felt coming from his perfect body. Looking into her face, he frowned slightly, yet smiled at the same time, "Yeah." He paused, frowning a little deeper, deep in thought, "Do I know you?"
No. But I surely hope you are about to.

Sexy Man Monday - Football Edition

Okay, as some of you already know, I am a HUGE football fan.


The Baltimore Ravens are my boys and I was the one jumping up and down in front of the television as I was watching Lardarius Webb return a Steelers punt 55 yards for a Touchdown with 5:55 left, but I was crying when a holding penalty robbed them of the TD.


The officiating was HORRENDOUS!


So yeah, my boys are now out of the Super Bowl bid (They had an INCREBIBLE SEASON - one to be PROUD of!), and I suppose I shall have to root for the Jets (Really? The JETS??) because, yes, I hate the Pittsburgh Squealers THAT MUCH.


I am still reeling over the loss, and not ready for football to be over. So I am hopeful that these pics will help me stay in the football mood and make my day brighter - and yours too!


Happy Monday!



Sexy Man Monday

I am off to go help a friend do some re-filing work to prepare for 2011. Yes this is a good friend, because if it wasn't, I would not be FILING. Ugh. Good thing she shall buy me lunch today.

So, not time wasting on a prelude...here are the men for today. Rather scrumptious if I don't say so myself.

Enjoy!




Guest Blogger Desiree Holt



A Girl's Guide to Sex Toys - Part Three

Thus far, we have covered a toy each specifically geared towards one of each of the sexes - even though both can be used with a partner for mutual pleasure. So for this week, I decided to go a little further outside the box and pick something that would definitely be an item that would have to be enjoyed together.

Sex furniture.

No, I am not talking beds, sofas, chairs and the like, even though all can be used within the bounds of sex play. I am talking furniture which is designed and produced specifically to heighten pleasure during intercourse.

As far as the history of sexually specific furniture, it is a bit harder to tackle. The earliest notation I could find was a comment about a chair (above) specifically made for King Edward VII of England. As he was rather portly, it was harder for him to have sex, so the chair was made for him sometime between 1860-1900 AD for when he visited a Parisian brothel. The chair is still on display in a museum in France to this day.



Many of us are familiar with the sex swing as being the preeminent piece of sex furniture, whether hanging from the ceiling or on it's own swing-set like posts - this piece of furniture is definitely not for the kiddos.


Now quite a few of the pieces I found I had never seen before. And to be quite frank, they look almost clinical. I'm not sure if I would get too into the mood sitting in one of these puppies, but to each his, or her, own. Place your feet in the stirrups ma'am, and this may feel a little cold. Relax, relax....ah, yes.














And don't even ask me how the big red and blue monstrosity works, because I am not completely sure. I mean, I get the gist, and according to the website, the entire thing vibrates, at least I think it does. It is made in China - the website was filled with mistaken English, so hopefully the instruction manual is a little better.

There are pieces that are now being made that could easily fit in with any decor, and most visitors would not know they were looking at erotic furniture. Most are designed with lush curves, replicating the arches of the body, helping a couple fit together better during the deed, allowing for deeper penetration and less stress on the body.













So loving the optional Cuffkit. I want one of these like you just don't know.


But of course, none of these items would be considered cheap...so for those of us who are just interested in trying out this new dimension in their sexual lives, there are items called "props". They look somewhat like the gym wedges you used in gymnastics while in elementary school, but they absolutely work in what it is they are trying to accomplish...getting you into the right angle for the perfect stroke and deeper penetration.


Investing in erotic furniture is something I would really only recommend to committed partners who enjoy trying new sexual adventures with each other, and have the money and space to appreciate this type of apparatus. And of course, a few fluffy pillows can work just as well in certain cases, but since they have a tendency to wander, well, a stable piece of furniture might come in handy if your partner is a little rough.

Now of course, stocks and pillories used in BDSM can also be considered sexual furniture to a point, but I think we will leave those for another day.

Now, go buy a lot of my books. I want that $400 black esse with the cuffs. And thank you very much.


**UPDATED**
My favorite toy lady, Brenda Sours with Tasteful Treasures saw the post and is willing to give a $40 discount to any one of my followers or FB friends interested in purchasing a sex swing. Her email is intamitt@aol.com and you can check out the link to the swing here: http://www.tastefultreasures.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=90 . But remember, online orders will NOT get the $40 discount, only ones placed directly to Brenda.