Fashion Frisk: Bipasha Basu white hot at 'Race' premiere

Bipasha Basu at the premier of 'Race' at IMAX Adlabs, Wadala, Mumbai, Thursday evening, March 20. Photo Credit: Sawf News

March 21, 2008 (Sawf News) - Bipasha Basu sizzled at the premier of 'Race' at IMAX Adlabs, Wadala, Mumbai, Thursday evening, March 20. To go with the theme of the film, she opted to look sultry, not chic, using long hair extensions over her bob cut.

Combined with a well toned bronzed body and a full length virginal white empire waist gown the effect was…er…stirring?

Bipasha Basu at the premier of 'Race' at IMAX Adlabs, Wadala, Mumbai, Thursday evening, March 20. Photo Credit: Sawf News

Bipasha's full length white sleeveless gown had a deep V neck, rouched shoulders and a rouched banded waist.

Her long black curly tresses were styled to drape over the left shoulder and further accentuate her dusky looks.

Bipasha Basu at the premier of 'Race' at IMAX Adlabs, Wadala, Mumbai, Thursday evening, March 20. Photo Credit: Sawf News

She accessorized with pearl drop earrings and silver metallic peep toe pumps.

Bipasha Basu said that the film has amazing action, amazing actors and it is very stylish. "I can't sell the film anymore than this," she said.

Heck, we agree!

Bipasha Basu sends pulses racing at fitness center

A boldly attired Bipasha Basu and John Abraham attended a bash at their fitness center in Mumbai, Thursday late evening,

Bipasha Basu and John Abraham at the Watson Fitness Centre launch party in Khar Danda, Mumbai, Thursday late evening, March 13, 2008. Photo Credit: Sawf News

March 14, 2008 (Sawf News) - A boldly attired Bipasha Basu and John Abraham attended a bash at their fitness center in Mumbai, Thursday late evening, March 13.

Zareen Watson, owner and trainer invited all her celebrity clients at a party in the gym to introduce her new fitness regime.

Bipasha Basu and John Abraham with Zareen Watson at the Watson Fitness Centre launch party in Khar Danda, Mumbai, Thursday late evening, March 13, 2008. Photo Credit: Sawf News

Bipasha showed her curves in a jersey knit black halter top with a revealing neckline and a short tube skirt. Her top was accented with a satin bow at the center of the V-neckline.

She wore two necklaces with lovely pendants in silver tone and a black wide bracelet in her right arm.

Bipasha's newly acquired bob cut is still in place and continues to look great on her. It compliments her facial cut and gives her an air of confidence.

She seems to be enjoying the classic bob cut for now but will soon need to try variations to it.

We like the way John and Bipasha refrain from any public display of affection.

John was casually dressed but looked handsome with a wet hair look and a two day old stubble!

Both Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu are part of Sir Ben Kingsley's 'Taj Mahal'

Both Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu will be part of Sir Ben Kingsley's magnum opus 'Taj Mahal'. While Aishwarya will play the role of Shah Jahan's love Mumtaz Mahal, Bipasha Basu will play his eldest daughter Jahanara Begum.

Both Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu will be part of Sir Ben Kingsley's magnum opus 'Taj Mahal'. While Aishwarya will play the role of Shah Jahan's love Mumtaz Mahal, Bipasha Basu will play his eldest daughter Jahanara Begum. (File photo of Ben Kingsley and Bipasha Basu 07 Jul 2007.) Photo Credit: Rex

27 September 2007 (Sawf News) - Both Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu will be part of Sir Ben Kingsley magnum opus Taj Mahal. While Aishwarya will play the role of Shah Jahan's love Mumtaz Mahal, Bipasha Basu will play his eldest daughter Jahanara Begum.

Sir Ben Kingsley will be Shah Jahan.

Earlier reports suggesting that Aishwarya Rai had been picked to play the role Mumtaz over Bipasha Basu are incorrect.

"Aishwarya is and has always been Mumtaz," Simone Sheffield, who is co-producing the film with Ben Kingsley and Valerie Hoffman, told Sawf News.

The rest of the cast will be finalized once the script, which is still under works, is completed. However, it will be drawn entirely from the pool of talent available in India.

"Why bring sand to the beach," says Simone. "The India pool of talented actors is absolutely enormous."

Tentatively, the film has been budgeted at $30 million. A final budget will be drawn once the script is finalized and the production elements are in place.

"We want to begin filming in 2008 based on the schedule of cast and director," Simone adds.

Simone-jee and Sir Ben would heed what is being discovered now about the Taj Mahal...that her grave in Burhanpur is still intact.. that the story that her body was interred some six months later and carted 600 miles ( yes 600 miles) from Burhanpur to Agra .. AND THEN BURIED IN A VACANT PIECE OF LAND BEING THE SAME LAND WHERE THE TAJ MAHAL WOULD BE BUILT.. come of it, guys, who would bury his wife in a constructions site.. yes, Sir Daal me kuch kala hae... and then Sir Ben would be wise to show THE COMPLETE TAJ MAHAL of which some two thirds is blocked off... show the OM in flowers on the walls, interlocking Ganessa, trishul and kalash ( lota, nariyal and aam ke patta) atop the Taj Mahal.. but best show how the lady lies ( if at all since there is now agreement that her grave is empty) on the third storey of a seven storey Hindu temple/palace/fort which has a tunnel leading from it to Agra Red Fort another pre-existing Hindu edifice...

Just, Sir Ben, google " Tejomahalaya" and " Professor Marvin H Mills" and let the goverment of India open the sealed areas and what will you find " Hindu deities secreted there... but do look for the sealed area... can supply more info it you wish when I get back to my base 4 November..office email is rjlawyers@aapt.net.au

Bipasha to romance younger actors on screen

Romancing younger men on screen seems to be in vogue in Bollywood. The latest to join the bandwagon is Bipasha Basu who pairs up with Ranbir Kapoor and Neil Nitin Mukesh in two of her forthcoming films.

While Ranbir is Bipasha’s co-star in Siddharth Anand’s "Bachna Ae Haseenon", the actress teams up with Neil in new director Jehangir Surti’s "Freeze".Bipasha plays a slightly older co-star to both the coveted debutants of 2007 in the films.

Sexy starlet Bipasha simply said an emphatic ‘No’.

Bipasha turns down Abbas-Mustan over Katrina.Director Duo Abbas and Mustan have had a shock as sexy starlet Bipasha Basu turns down an offer of a role in their next production.

The talented filmmaker’s were hoping to line up Bipasha Basu for their next flick but the girl has said no, even when Abbas and Mustan gave her a successful hit in Race. An industry insider reveals, “After Race, Abbas-Mustan thought that Bipasha would agree to do their next project which they are producing under their newly formed production house Burmawala Bros, especially since they’ve already got the nod from Govinda, Fardeen Khan and Tusshar Kapoor.

bipasha basu pleading for a kiss

Bipasha Basu endorses an international...

While some Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Shilpa Shetty launch their own perfume brands, others gladly become the glam face of high-end perfumes. Bipasha Basu was recently chosen to endorse an international perfume brand, and her sky-high fees may have you grabbing smelling salt! The gorgeous actress has always been a hot favourite for brand endorsements, but she is more in demand than ever after the runaway success of Race. Even international brands have caught a whiff of Bips’ sensual appeal. She was recently chosen as the cover girl for Europe’s top magazine, Grazias, and now this. Smells like sweet success to us.

Bipasha's long hair surprise!!!

Actress Bipasha Basu, who recently cut her hair really short, surprised audiences at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Wednesday by sporting her signature long tresses once again while walking the ramp for designer duo Gauri and Nainika Karan.

'See how wonderful stylists are today! In the morning I had short hair and now I have long hair,' Bipasha told.

'I had to revert to my long tresses because it was important for the look,' she said.

Asked about her association with the designers, she said: 'I have a very close association with Gauri and Nainika and they have made me look beautiful on many occasions.'

'They are two little dynamites, who are very talented and their clothes are very elegant and royal,' she added.

The show saw a series of lavish romantic gowns, with Bipasha setting the ramp ablaze in a blush pink 'Cinderella' dress, having an empire cut bustier and a velvet band across her left shoulder.

It opened with a model dressed in a soft, merino wool and tweed attire with subtle, pared-down cuts. The show saw plush duchesse satin folded, pleated, darted, draped, bunched-up and ballooned in strong silhouettes.

'We started with muted brown and subtle shades to first appeal to an audience, which is not comfortable sporting bright and vivid colours,' Gauri said after the show, which also had Bollywood actor Amisha Patel in audience.

Rich black velvet bands were used throughout the entire line, giving it a sharp and tailored edge. Golden and scarlet roses delicately woven into wispy black fabric brought an element of fairy tale fantasy to dresses in feminine cuts.

'Our collection is very feminine, rich, strong, sexy, glamorous and structured. However, we didn't draw inspiration from a single subject but a variety of them. This time we just did what we wanted,' the designer said.

The palette had colours ranging from magenta, blood red and pink to acid green black and white.

Fabrics like satin, velvet, tulle and lace were used to design A-line dresses paired with shorts or pants.

'The use of these fabrics signifies opulence,' she explained.

Bipasha, Sameera, Katrina kaif, Gul Panag and more hot babe's @ RACE Premier

Bipasha, and Sameera were looking hot and Katrina kaif was looking gorgeous in Saree, this has to be first time that I have seen her in Saree and as they say Indian woman look hottest in Saree
the three beauties didn't come with thier respective BF's but it became news when Bipasha left with M S dhoni, who happens to be the good friend of John abrahim.
Enjoy the pictures from the event

Fashion Frisk: Bipasha Basu white hot at 'Race' premiere

Bipasha Basu at the premier of 'Race' at IMAX Adlabs, Wadala, Mumbai, Thursday evening, March 20.

March 23, 2008 (Celebmagic.blogspot.com) - Bipasha Basu sizzled at the premier of 'Race' at IMAX Adlabs, Wadala, Mumbai, Thursday evening, March 20. To go with the theme of the film, she opted to look sultry, not chic, using long hair extensions over her bob cut.

Combined with a well toned bronzed body and a full length virginal white empire waist gown the effect was…er…stirring?

Bipasha Basu at the premier of 'Race' at IMAX Adlabs, Wadala, Mumbai, Thursday evening, March 20.

Bipasha's full length white sleeveless gown had a deep V neck, rouched shoulders and a rouched banded waist.

Her long black curly tresses were styled to drape over the left shoulder and further accentuate her dusky looks.

Bipasha Basu at the premier of 'Race' at IMAX Adlabs, Wadala, Mumbai, Thursday evening, March 20.

She accessorized with pearl drop earrings and silver metallic peep toe pumps.

Bipasha Basu said that the film has amazing action, amazing actors and it is very stylish. "I can't sell the film anymore than this," she said.

Heck, we agree!

Ranbir romancing Deepika, Bipasha and Minissha in 'Bachna Ae Haseeno': photos

Bipasha Basu and Ranbir Kapoor in a still from Bachna Ae Haseeno. Photo Credit: Yash Raj Films

April 25, 2008 (Celeb News) - The first look stills of Bachna Ae Haseeno show Ranbir Kapoor romancing leading ladies Deepika Padukone, Bipasha Basu and Minissha Lamba in different makeovers.

In the romantic comedy directed by Siddharth Anand, Ranbir plays a carefree man who has relationships with these three beautiful women at different times of his life, a role reminiscent of the one played by his grand father, Raj Kapoor, in Mera Naam Joker.

Bipasha appears to be his first love, as the two are seen in youthful makeovers - Bipasaha in a tank top and denims, and Ranbir in cargo pants and Tees.

Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor in a still from ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’. Photo Credit: Yash Raj Films

Deepika and Ranbir are seen romancing each other with the Sydney Opera house as the backdrop, both in western attire - Deepika in a short red halter cocktail dress and Ranbir in black tuxedos.

Minissha Lamba and Ranbir Kapoor in a still from ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’. Photo Credit: Yash Raj Films

Minissha and Ranbir are seen singing and cavorting at a wedding in ethnic attire- Minissha wearing a heavily embellished wedding sari and blouse, and Ranbir in a black achkan.

Katrina Kaif was to act in the film but her role was deleted because the film was getting too long.

The film is due for release on August 15.

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Celebs got to gaming

Getting to play with characters that look like your favorite celebs sure can get things quite exciting in a game.

What’s popular with the masses, is popular with gamers too! This is the mantra followed by the gaming industry to include game characters inspired by celebrities in their games. So movie stars, sports icons, popular singers…all have been featured, digitised and immortalised in video games as game characters.

Recently Bipasha Basu was featured as a character in the game Beach Blaze by Zapak. Before that, gamers have had a taste of Salman Khan as well. But the real action so far has been in the west. Let’s take a look.

In pictures: Bipasha in mobile game

Several game developers, in their bid to cash in on Hollywood hit movies have made movie-based games in collaboration with movie studios. These games feature characters from a hit movie. For example, the Matrix game series featured game characters based on Jada Pinkett-Smith, Keanu Reeves and other stars from the movie series. Nightfire, a video shooter game based on James Bond, and had the 007 look like Pierce Brosnan, who starred in Bond movies at the time.

Movie-based games or licensed games as they are called are usually released shortly after the movie has been released, to cash in on the popularity of the movie. Sometimes the game can be based on a movie released much earlier too. For instance, the game, "To Russia With Love" developed by EA, featured Sean Connery’s likeness as the game character of James Bond. Or the game Godfather features likenesses of quite a few of the original cast of the cult movie, including that of the late Marlon Brando.

Game developers have also started collaborating with TV studios to make licensed games based on hit TV shows. These include 24: The Game, is based on the hit TV series, 24 starring Kiefer Sutherland.

Another aspect of developing licensed game development is to have a celebrity endorse the game and be a part of the game, which is based on their area of expertise. These games are usually named after the celebrity endorsing it, and feature a digitised likeness of the celebrity. For example Tiger Woods who features in the Tiger Woods PGA tour game series, Tony Hawk and other pro skaters featured in Tony Hawk Pro Skater Series etc.

Game developers sometimes model their game characters after celebrities as a tribute to their legendary status. The game characters of Marshall Law and Forrest Law in the Tekken fighting game series are a good example of this. They have been modelled as a tribute to the martial arts legend Bruce Lee. The characters even feature Bruce Lee’s the signature style high-pitched shouts and exclamations along with his characteristic Jeet Kune Do moves and attacks.

Some game makers tend to look to celebrities for inspiration to base their game characters on. They may go about it two ways; the official route or the unofficial route. Following the official route means obtaining the images, specifications, help, and permission of the celebrities. For instance, the game The Sims: Superstar Expansion features celeb game characters like Christina Aguilera, Avril Lavigne and Andy Worhol.

Taking the unofficial route means modelling the game character after the celebrity from available imagery and information and not officially acknowledging the fact. Good examples of this are the strong resemblance between game character and celebs. For instance, Leon from the Resident Evil series is modeled after David Bowie, Snake from Metal Gear series games looks like Kurt Russel, while Johnny Cage from Mortal Kombat series looks like Jean Claude Van Damme.

Games get a lot spicier with a dash of a celeb look-alike! Let’s look forward to more such games.

How can they do Raaz 2 without me?: Dino

t has been his career's highest point. The Vikram Bhatt directed Raaz (2002) featuring him and Bipasha Basu, had rocked the box-office. But both Basu and Dino Morea don't figure in the sequel.

The follow-up
Directed by Mohit Suri, has Emraan Hashmi and Kangana Ranaut in the lead. Surely, Morea must be disappointed?

To this, he responds, "I'm not disappointed but definitely baffled.How can they make a Raaz 2 without anyone from the original cast? How can it be a sequel, then?"

Meanwhile, the buzz is that he's now dating Lara Dutta , the former girlfriend of his buddy KellyDorje?

"Hey, Kelly's a friend. Lara and I also go back a longway to the time when we were modelling in Banglaore. But I guess the industry doesn't believe in the 'we're just good friends' concept any more.

"I'm not disappointed but definitely baffled.How can they make a Raaz 2 without anyone from the original cast? How can it be a sequel, then?"
Time for action
On the professional front, after Dus Kahaniyan, Dino Morea has signed up for Acid Attack, another movie with Sanjay Gupta. He won't reveal much because, "Sanjay wants to have a big launch. It's an action-packed thriller. I've even got myself a new look.. lean, mean and long hair. "

There's also Heroes , featuring Salman Khan, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Mithun Chakraborty and Preity Zinta. Won't he be lost in the crowd?

"It's not a long role but the story will stay with you for a long time," promises Dino.

"Mithun and mine is a father-son story, Salman and Preity are husband and wife while Sunny and Bobby portray brothers. We're all army officers with the same amount of footage while Sohail ( Khan ) and Vatsal ( Seth ) take this on-the-road movie forward."

Item boy
He has a special appearance in Har Pal. "It's a fun song. I'm a DJ in a nightclub. Preity called and I couldn't say no. I'm an item boy now, he jokes.

Magna's Bhram is releasing next month followed by the desi Rebecca, Anamika, in April.

"Deh is complete too but I don't think it'll ever be out. And the producer of Kabhi Bhi Kahin Bhi, a thriller I signed four years ago, has just woken up and wants to start shooting," he sighs. He has his own production house now. But for the moment, he's only into ad films that fetch him good money.

"Maybe if I get a good script and director, I'll start a film by the end of the year," he shrugs.

Life and times of Bipasha Basu…

Bipasha Basu talks on her life and times exclusively on FILMY.

Bipasha Basu came, saw and conquered…From the ramp to films…to the hearts of millions!

The people in the glamour industry get their ejectives based on their personality. I want to thank the media and the people who appreciate my work. I am happy to be the part of the industry.

According to a popular poll, you have been voted as the sexiest women of Asia... How does it feel?

Female actors were stereotyped around five years back. I was called an unconventional actress and a sex symbol. Sexy sounded very funny to me. I have achieved a lot of respect in the film industry by my struggle and the kind of films I have done. People have appreciated my talent. Now, female actors have better opportunities and this is the best time for actresses.

'Corporate', 'Omkara' aur ab ek Bengali film. Is it an effort to shed that glam sexy image?

No, I was not giving up anything when I did 'Corporate'. People thought I was going the Tabu way but then came 'Dhoom 2' based on glamour and fashion and then 'Omkara' as a village dancer. I think people liked me in both the films. I feel that as an actor I need to mix and do the things that I like.

Favourite Director?

I would say Aditya Chopra as I opt for commercial cinema which is widely watched. It is better to do films which are widely watched.

Break-up with John Abraham, patch-up. What's the deal?

It’s too difficult. I have been with him for too long. It’s been six years. I don't know.

Bipasha loves one with Mammootty

Bipasha Basu, surprised Malayaless when she opened out a secret desire that she was rearing for long.

The glamour queen of Bollywood who was at Cochin for a function organized by Reliance Communications, dreams to work with Mega star Mammootty someday, that too in a Malayalam film.

''My sister's husband is a keralite and they speak Malayalam at their home. I tried to master the language but found it too difficult to get through. But that is also a reason I could keep in touch with Malayalam cinema and its developments'', says the actress.

Sometime back Bollywood beauty Kartina Kaif had acted with Mammootty. Now with Bipasha to letting out her desire we might soon have a queue of Bollywood beauties who would want to act with this superstar of Malayalam.

Younger men wooing Bipasha

We have seen older men like Rishi Kapoor running around with younger girls in many films, but there seems to be a role reversal of sorts now!

Actresses hitting on 30 like Bipasha Basu are being paired with the younger lads, Ranbir Kapoor and Neil Nitin Mukesh.

The 25-year old Neil, who will star opposite the Bengali beauty in newcomer Jehangir Surti's film, 'Freeze' feels shy to talk of the age difference and just says, "John Abraham who's become my friend urged Bipasha to accept the film".

Well, modesty at its best, is it Neil? - Shubhash k Jha

Bipasha Basu and Ranbir Kapoor headed to Rome

Bipasha Basu and Ranbir Kapoor in a still from Bachna Ae Haseeno. Photo Credit: Yash Raj Films

No, the two actors aren’t headed for a Roman holiday. But they are going to Rome to shoot their first film together.

Bipasha Basu and Ranbir Kapoor would be flying to Rome to shoot Yashraj Films Bachna Ae Haseenon (check out the sneak-peak). It would be a month-long hectic schedule. Many portions of the film have already been shot in Australia.
Bips has previously been to Rome once and she loved the city. This time, however, she won’t be able to go sightseeing, because she would be too busy shooting the film.

In the movie Bipasha plays one of the three ladies in the life of the protagonist, played by Ranbir Kapoor. Siddharth Anand , the director of the hit Salaam Namaste and the turkey Tara Rum Pum , is directing the film.

Contrary to rumours, Bipasha may not find out time to fly to Miami to meet her beau John Abraham , who has been shooting Karan Johar’s production Dostana there.

After the Rome schedule, Bipasha will head to Bangkok to shoot another film titled Freeze with Neil Nitin Mukesh .

Meanwhile, the actress is happy with the success of her latest release Race and the good feedback she has got for her acting and looks. Even her one-time rival Kareena Kapoor couldn’t resist complimenting Bipasha for her sensuous appeal in the film.

Bipasha Basu: Style ka new funda?

It has been rightly said that women are good at multitasking . Are you asking how. Well take the ladies in Bollywood for example. They are moms plus actresses plus producers plus directors.. the list goes on and on. From the ethnic Indian wear, to the chunky and glazed look of the West, Bips can carry herself with elan in any costume she dones.

Well there is a new name to be added on to this list. At least that is what the reports flowing from the B town indicate. Bipasha Basu, it is stated, will soon introduce her own line of clothing!

Though it will not happen today or tomorrow this thought has taken shape in the mind of this dark eyed beauty and she will be launching her own variety of clothing which wil tenetively be titled BB.

Will the ultimate full form is Bipasha Basu, we can also have it as Bollywood's Bombshell.. or anything else that your creative minds would suggest!

The actress has reportedly revealed that this job would require much time and effort from her part. So will she apply breaks to her acting skills for sometime, well we don’t think so at the rate she has been receiving offers in films lately!

Bipasha gets choosy, turns down Abbas-Mastan

Mumbai, April 09: After Katrina and Kareena, it’s Bipasha who is throwing tantrums in tinsel town. But no, it’s nothing to do with price that Kat and Kareena are famous for, Bipasha has gone one step ahead and is now picking up the name of directors she wants to work with.

Flying high on the intoxicating scent of her latest success ‘Race’, the actress wants nothing but to work with A-list banners and directors. If reports are to be believed, the actress has turned down an offer from Abbas-Mastan, the brains behind ‘Race’.

Now one wonders that Abbas- Mastan do qualify in the A-list category. And yes, even Bips shares our opinion. Apparently, even though the offer was made by the duo, the movie was to be directed by Rumi Jaffery, a lesser-known name for directing one time watcher like ‘Shaadi Kar ke Phas Gaya’.

Bipasha, who did not want to come across as rude, took the next flight out to be with her beau, John Abraham, without even sending across a word to the director duo. The duo has now decided never to work with Bips again. Well, they shall have no problems finding their next muse …

But we wonder will Kareena and Katrina be willing to share screen space.