Akshay Kumar tells why he changed his real name

 

(Web Desk) – While promoting his upcoming movie “Pad Man” opposite Sonam Kapoor, Akshay Kumar revealed the reason why he had to change his name as he entered the Bollywood.

The Jolly LLB 2 star was previously named Rajiv Bhatia. He had dropped this name in the very initial part of his acting career. Akshay told that his first movie in the Indian film industry was Mahesh Bhatt’s Aaj in 1987. He played a small role in the movie while the lead actor Kumar Gaurav was named ‘Akshay’ in the movie.

He said, “I had a 4.5 second role in the movie and I would only observe Kumar Gaurav and his acting. I don’t know what happened but one day I went to the court and just got my name changed.”

According to Akshay himself, he had no idea why he had his name changed from Rajiv. It might be possible that he was so impressed by Kumar Gaurav’s acting in Akshay’s role that he made the choice.

“I don’t know why I changed my name from Rajiv. I went to the Bandra East court and got my name changed from Rajiv to Akshay. Then I went out to get work, time was in my favour, and I got films after that,” he added.

It took the Khiladi about 30 years to reveal the real reason behind changing his name. Akshay’s decision brought good fortune as he started getting big movies afterwards.

There are many renowned celebrities in the Indian film industry who were not known by their present names in the past. Here are the real names of some Bollywood stars:

 

Salman Khan s real name was Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan and the actor decided to use the shorter and cooler version

 

Katrina Kaif was born in England with the name Kate Turquotte. She probably changed her name to relate with the Indian culture

 

Preity Zinta was named Preetham Singh Zinta when she was born. She choose a more contemporary name as she started her acting career

Mikaal Zulfiqar opens up about divorce

 

"My marriage of 6 years has ended"

(Web Desk) – Television and film actor Mikaal Zulfiqar has opened up about end of his six-year-old marriage, in a social media post on Wednesday.

“Wanted to say this for a while. Finally found the courage to do so. Sad to announce, unfortunately my marriage of 6 years has ended,” a post on Facebook stated.

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The film and television actor wrote that the couple attempted to mend the relation however it had to end. 

The actor is the face of multiple reputable brands ranging from telecommunication networks to Lays. He earned name in television dramas including ‘Diyar-e-Dil’, ‘Intezaar’, ‘Sang-e-Marmar’, ‘Mann Pyasa’ among a variety of others.

 

The couple has two baby daughters

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Mikaal also landed a role in Akshay Kumar starrer, ‘Baby’ in Hindi film industry. 

The actor shared screen space with much revered Naseeruddin Shah in  Shoot On Sight , a 2008 thriller. 

Non-bailable arrest warrants issued against actress Mamta Kulkarni

 

THANE (Web Desk) – An Indian special court issued non-bailable arrest warrants of renowned Bollywood actor Mamta Kulkarni. The decision was taken in the Rs 2000 crore drug bust probe with its recent development.

Moreover, non-bailable arrest warrants of Vicky Goswami Vijaygiri, an alleged drug lord, were also issued. According to the judgment, investigators have gathered conclusive evidence of involvement of the former Bollywood actor in a drug smuggling case.

The public prosecutor in the case, Shishir Hiray, said that Mamta Kulkarni and Vijaygiri were the prime suspects in the case, adding that they were involved in manufacturing and dealing of the drugs.

He told the court that other suspects had given their statements alleging both in the drug bust case. They said that the two met had met them in a hotel in the African state Kenya where the actual drug deal took place. 

The prosecutor also shed light on another suspect, son of former Congress lawmaker from Gujrat, who named both Mamta Kulkarni and Vicky Goswami as the people behind the major drug smuggling act.

The court had issued non-bailable arrest warrants on Monday and it is expected that the actor will soon be in the custody of Indian authorities.

Saba Imtiaz novel's Bollywood adaptation 'Noor' releases on April 21

 

KARACHI (web desk) – The shooting of Indian movie ‘Noor’ has been completed which is based on Pakistani writer Saba Imtiaz 2014 novel  Karachi, You re Killing Me!’.

Directed by Sunhil Sippy, the screenplay of the movie is slightly different from the original text of the book in which Sonakshi Sinha takes on the role of the protagonist.

"While the book - a coming-of-age story of a journalist named Ayesha Khan -- is set in Karachi, Noor will be based in Mumbai and has the eponymous Noor Roy Chaudhary, a 20-something journalist, at its centre," informs a source close to the development as reported by Mumbai Mirror.

"It s a beautiful story that follows Noor as she navigates relationships, career, aspirations, life choices, infatuations and body image issues. Every girl will relate to her," adds the source.

Apart from Sonakshi, ‘Noor’ also stars Youtube star Kanan Gill, Purab Kohli and Sunny Leone in a cameo.

The film is slated to release on April 21 in Pakistan. 

It is pertinent to mention here that after a span of three decades, a Bollywood film has been made on a Pakistani writer’s story.

Before this, Haseena Moin wrote the script for Raj Kapoor’s ‘Hina’ which featured Zeba Bakhtiar in lead role.  

Domino’s and Starship Technologies will deliver pizza by robot in Europe this summer

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 Domino’s has just inked a partnership with Starship Technologies to begin using its “personal delivery devices” this summer in Hamburg, Germany. If all goes well there, Domino’s and Starship intend to bring robot pizza delivery to the Netherlands as well. 

Starship’s devices have the look of a self-driving food cart, rather than some science fiction humanoid model. They travel on six wheels at a clip of 4 miles per hour, and can carry just over 40 lbs. of cargo. In Hamburg, the robots will deliver pizzas within a one-mile radius.

Starship is facing significant competition in the burgeoning market for “professional service robotics.” Competitors range from fellow startups like Marble to established players like Boston Dynamics.  The International Federation for Robotics (IFR) forecasts that between 2016 and 2019, logistics businesses will have begun using at least 175,000 robots to provide their services. That compares to UPS’ global fleet of around 100,000 trucks today.

A customer takes a pizza from Starship Technologies’ delivery robot.

Launched by Skype co-founders Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis in 2014, Starship Technologies also recently inked food delivery partnerships with DoorDash and Postmates in the US. But Domino’s has yet to offer pizza delivery by robot here.

Many retailers and restaurants are waiting to see how robot delivery tech shapes up, but also how the rules for using these devices are set in the US market. Virginia, and as of this week Idaho, allow delivery by robot today. Other states and federal US laws are still to be determined..

Domestically, Domino’s has offered other tech-enabled and entertaining ways to buy a pie, including by Tweeting a pizza emoji to @dominos, or requesting delivery from drivers of the Domino’s DXP “ultimate pizza delivery vehicle,” a modified Chevy Spark. In New Zealand, Domino’s has also begun delivery by drones in a partnership with Flirtey.

Indeed, tech has become an international marketing gimmick for Domino’s. But learning what works, and doesn’t, in the next wave of logistics tech could spell serious cost savings, and not just near-term buzz, for any major restaurant chain that delivers. After all, robots may need maintenance, but they don’t call in sick unexpectedly or hop between employers like the people they could displace.

Featured Image: Starship Technologies

Facebook’s Messenger app adds live location-sharing

 

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Facebook Inc added a feature to its Messenger app the other day to allow users to share their locations continuously for up to an hour, ramping up competition with tools offered by Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google Maps.

The company has found that one of the most used phrases on Messenger as people talk to friends and family is “How far away are you?” or some variation, Stan Chudnovsky, head of product for Messenger, said in an interview.“It happens to be what people are saying, what they’re interested in the most,” he said.

Sharing location information is optional, but it can also be live, so once shared, the friend can watch the user’s movement for up to 60 minutes.

Messenger was once part of the core Facebook smartphone app, but the company broke it out as a separate app in 2014 and has since invested in frequent changes to build a service distinct from the massive social network.

Google Maps said last week that it was adding a similar live feature, an attempt to boost engagement on a product of increasing strategic importance to that company.

The close proximity of the announcements tells Facebook “that we’re working on the right things,” Chudnovsky said.

The Messages app on Apple’s iPhone has such a feature, too.

Facebook has been testing its change in Mexico, he said. It was ready as long ago as October, he added, but the company worked on it for five more months to minimize the impact on the battery life of phones.

Facebook sees the feature being used for convenience to coordinate with friends, for safety-related purposes or for other uses, Chudnovsky said. “There are all sorts of products that you can imagine you could build on top of that,” he said.

 

Noor files case to get khula from Wali Hamid

LAHORE (web desk) - Lollywood actress Noor has filed a case in a local court in Lahore to take khula from her husband Wali Hamid Ali Khan, Dunya News reported.

Noor had married singer and actor Wali Hamid, son of renowned classical singer Hamid Ali Khan, in 2015. This was Noor’s fourth marriage.

Noor’s first marriage was with Vikram in 2008 which ended in divorce in 2010. Then she got married with director/producer Farooq Mengal which ended just after four months. Her third husband was Awn Chaudhry with whom she married in 2012 which also ended the same year.  

Samsung to launch Glaxy 8 on 29th March

 

Samsung Galaxy 8 - Best Hit Of 2017! 
Samsung has decided to continue Galaxy s eries and this time its 8 which is rising from the ashes of its discontinued sibling. Sometime things go wrong and we did not get the same results as we expected. Korean giant is leaving behind all its bad memories and SamsungGalaxy 8 is going to launch soon. It will the fresh start for company after discontinuation of its most loved device. All rumors will die with the launch of Samsung's Galaxy 8 and we will see that one day it will be praised as the top ranking phone of year 2017. No matter what happened in the past the upcoming device is equipped with 5.7 inches display. Samsung Galaxy Note's display has packed super AMOLED technology to make things looks great and sharp from each and every angle. Per inch pixel density of Galaxy 8 by Samsung is 773 pixels which is highest amount yet recorded in the history of smartphone. Resolution is also its touching the heights where you will get the highest number which is 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution. Note 8 is protected with corning gorilla glass 5 while it is also dust proof and water proof and it is IP68 certified to make sure that your device will stay in water for up to 30 minutes. Galaxy Note 8 is really a wonder because this phone is combo of all high end technical specification to take the company to the new heights.Now you will get the Samsung Galaxy's 8 in two different variants where one is coming with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM while second variant has packed 8 GB RAM and 128 GB built-in storage. Samsung 8 has 12 MP eye on its back which is equipped with high-end techs while on front 8 MP camera is installed for sharp and vibrant selfies  

Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion battery
OS	Android OS, v7.1 (Nougat)
Memory	64GB built-in, 6GB RAM, 128GB built-in, 8GB RAM, MicroSD Card (support up to 256GB) (dedicated slot)
Processor	Not available
Connectivity	Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, USB (v3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector), NFC, WLAN (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot), GPRS, EDGE, 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G (LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps)
Display Size	5.7 Inches, 3840 x 2160 pixels (773 PPI) Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2, Iris scanner, fingerprint (front-mounted)
Display Colour	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Multitouch, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Always-on display, TouchWiz UI
Operating Frequency / Band	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Band	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Band	LTE
Browser	HTML5
Colors	Gold, Silver, Black, Blue
Entertainment	3.5mm audio jack, MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.265 player, MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player, YouTube, Google Talk, 24-bit/192kHz audio, Games (built-in + downloadable)
Camera	12 MP, f/1.6, OIS, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED + dual tone) flash, 1/2.3" sensor size, 1.55µm pixel size, geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, panorama, Video (2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, dual-video rec), 2ndry 8 MP, f/1.6, dual video call, Auto HDR
Other Features	GPS + A-GPS support & GLONASS, BDS, Pen stylus, Single SIM + Nano-SIM), Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified), Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, ANT+ support, S-Voice natural language commands and dictation, P68 certified - dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, Stylus, Fast battery charging, Samsung Desktop Experience support, Photo/video editor, Document editor
Ring Tones	Downlaodable, Polyphonic, MP3, WAV
Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM

Noor Jehan's granddaughter Natasha Khalid ties knot with Ali Lakhani

  

The couple wed in a lavish ceremony in Dubai and Karachi.

KARACHI (Web Desk) - Natasha Khalid, owner of Natasha Salon and granddaughter of Malika Tarannum, Madam Noor Jehan, got married to Ali Lakhani in a lavish ceremony.

Natasha stunned at her engagement ceremony.

Mr & Mrs Ali Lakhani #love #joy #happiness #mashallah wearing my eternal favourite @minahasanofficial , photography by the most talented and sweetest person I know @oshoot #mutahir #cantgetenough #natashakhalid to #natashalakhani #happydays #weddingbells

A post shared by Hina, Natasha and Sabrina (@natashaalilakhani) on Mar 18, 2017 at 8:56am PDT

She adopted the look of her grandmother on her Nikah as a tribute to the legendary singer.

One has to honour one s past while going into the future , which is why wearing my mother in law s sari and being adorned in my nani s jewels was so very special while signing my Nikah photographed here by my insanely talented brother @zillestudio_kukisphotography  as we were channeling my glorious Nani s look , the makeup was by my genius of a mother and hair by my uber talented sister Sabrina  #natashakhalid to #natashalakhani #love #happyfaces #weddingbells #happydays #natashasalon #makeupmafia #hairmafia #oldworldcharm #vintage #mashallah wearing @zhooshmeup lashes in #2 Bambi 

A post shared by Hina, Natasha and Sabrina (@natashaalilakhani) on Mar 20, 2017 at 12:21pm PDT

Here are her wedding pictures:

 

 

Qatari investors own more property in London than British royal family

 

LONDON (Web desk)- In a recent survey of property ownership in London, it has been revealed that Qatari investors own more property in the capital than the Mayor of London’s office and three times more than the Queen.

The report published by The Telegraph and compiled by research firm Datscha says that Canary Wharf Group Investment Holdings, which is co-owned by Qatar Holdings, part of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and American investment group Brookfield, is the capital’s largest property owner, with almost 21.5m sq ft of space on its books.

The government of Qatar also owns 1.8m sq ft whereas British royal family owns just under 7.3m sq ft.

The report suggests that the QIA owns the site of the Chelsea Barracks, the Olympic Village and the Shard, along with Canary Wharf which contains some of the city’s largest buildings.

The City of London Corporation ranks at second spot with 17.4m sq ft holdings while Transport for London comes third acquiring 14.9m sq ft of property.  

 

'Na Maloom Afraad 2' to release on Eid-ul-Azha

KARACHI (Web desk)= Director Nabeel Qureshi has started shooting for the sequel of his hit movie ‘Na Maloom Afraad’.

Numerous actors including Nayyar Ejaz, Saleem Mairaj and Ashiq Ahmed have completed their shoot.

Nayyar Ejaz will be seen playing the role of an Arab Sheikh.

The rest of the actors which include Fahad Mustafa, Urwa Hocane, Javed Sheikh and Mohsin Abbas Haider will shoot for the film in South Africa.

The film is slated to release on Eid-ul-Azha.

Producer Fiza Ali and Nabeel Qureshi have made two films ‘Na Maloom Afraad’ and ‘Actor In Law’ under the banner of Filmwala Entertainment.

Both the films did a record business and gained worldwide appreciation.

Shaun Tait gets Indian nationality

 

(Web Desk) – Australian pacer, second fastest bowler in cricket history, Shaun Tait took to Twitter to announce that he has become an Overseas Citizen of India.

(Web Desk) – Australian pacer, second fastest bowler in cricket history, Shaun Tait took to Twitter to announce that he has become an Overseas Citizen of India.

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Tait who played a vital role in Australia’s World Cup 2007 victory started dating an Indian model named Mashoom Singha in 2010 while playing for Rajasthan Royals in Indian Premier League. The couple dated for four years and tied nuptial knot in 2014.

The ceremony was attended by Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan. Tait s now holds a dual citizenship; that of Australia and India.

Tait retired from Test career in 2008 and from One-Day International in 2011. The last match he played was a Twenty20 in January 2016 against India.

Huawei Honor 6x comes on top in mid range category

 

Huawei Honor 6x's retail price in Pakistan is Rs. 28,499. Official dealers and warranty providers regulate the retail price of Huawei mobile products in official warranty.

• Retail Price of Huawei Honor 6x in Pakistan is Rs. 28,499.
• Retail Price of Huawei in USD is $273.

Huawei Honor 6X - Topper In Mid-Range Devices! 
Huawei has decided to bring Honor 6X to the light which quite unique mid-range smartphone. The revealed design of phone show that it is quite dazzling in looks and it has the power impress anyone with its hot looks. Huawei 6X is different in many ways. As we talk about its front then it is equipped with 5.5 inches IPS capacitive display is carrying high end 1080 pixel resolution for its users. Huawei Honor 6X is protected by 2.5D curved glass while it also support multi-touch and many other dashing features to rule on the heart of peoples. 16M color support is also there to prettify the display of Huawei's Honor 6X. Well engine of this phone is based on Kirin 655 which is the newest chipset at this time. Octa-core processor is stuffed inside the body of latest Honor 6X by Huawei where quad core units are running with 2.1GHz while other four units work with 1.7 GHz cortex-A53 processor. To improve the graphics display of phone Mali T830-MP2 GPU is working along with Huawei Honor 6X's main processor. This device is available in two different variants. 32 GB version is combined with 3/4 GB of RAM while the second variant of Huawei Honor's 6X is carrying 4 GB of RAM along with 64 GB of built-in storage. To expand the memory micro SD card slot is also there for those users who want some extra storage for their Huawei Honor 6X. On the dual camera setup is located to enhance the image. Main camera is equipped with 12 MP sensor while second camera scores 2 MP. On the front side 8 MP selfie shooter is embedded to take sharp selfies with Honor 6X's front shooter. Detailed spec are given below.

Huawei Honor 6x detailed specifications

Price in Pakistan	Rs. 28,499/- ($273)
Dimensions	150.5 x 75.7 x 7.5 mm
Weight	165 g
Battery	3340 mAh
OS	Android OS V6.0 (Marshmallow)
Memory	32GB Built-in, 3GB RAM 32GB Built-in, 4GB RAM 64GB Built-in, 4GB RAM
Processor	Octa-core CPU (4 x 2.1 GHz + 4 x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53), Kirin 655 SoC GPU: Mali T830-MP2
Connectivity	Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, LE, USB (microUSB v2.0), WLAN (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot), GPRS, EDGE, 3G HSPA, 4G VoLTE
Display Size	1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.5 inches (~401 ppi pixel density) Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass, Fingerprint
Display Colour	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Multitouch, Emotion UI 3.0
Operating Frequency / Band	SIM1: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 SIM2: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Band	HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G Band	LTE
Browser	HTML5
Colors	Various
Entertainment	Radio (Not yet Confirmed), 3.5mm Jack, MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player, MP4/H.263/H.264 player, SNS integration, Google talk, Games
Camera	12 MP Dual, autofocus, Dual LED Flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, Video (1080p@30fps), 2ndry 8 MP
Other Features	GPS + A-GPS support, Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, hybrid SIM slot, Organizer, Document viewer, Photo viewer/editor, Voice memo/dial, Predictive text input
Ring Tones	Downloadable, Polyphonic, MP3

My past with Kareena is world secret: Shahid Kapoor

 

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Happily married to Mira, and loving his new real-life role as a father, actor Shahid Kapoor chose to “get back” when asked about his “secret past” with Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Shahid was at the India Today Woman Summit and Awards when an audience member was keen to know about his “secret past.”

“I have a secret past?” Shahid asked, almost puzzled.

“How do you know about it? Were you spying on me? I can’t confess to my secret past,” he added.

On being prodded with Kareena’s name, he said, “How is that a secret, madam? It’s a world secret.”

Later, when Shahid was asked to teach one of his dance steps to the audience, he invited the same lady who wanted him to talk about Kareena.

“The lady who said, Kareena Kapoor, I want her on the stage. See, this is karma, life gets back. What goes around comes around and it’s not just Justin Timberlake who said that… it’s true for life,” he quipped.

Shahid and Kareena had one of the most talked about relationships in tinsel town in recent years, and their split courted equal media attention.

Kareena went on to marry actor-producer Saif Ali Khan and is now a mother to their first child – a son named Taimur. Shahid went for an arranged marriage with Delhi girl Mira, and they have a daughter, Misha.

In the midst of the discussion here, when the host said she won’t go into his past relationships, he said, “So kind of you. Shaadi ke baad yeh sab mat kiya karo (Don’t do all this after marriage).”

He spoke about love and arranged relationships.

Asked if love is a prerequisite for a marriage, Shahid said, “Of course, it is, but in an arranged marriage, it’s about companionship and friendship first, and love follows.”

Tom Cruise falls in love with 28-year-old Vanessa Kirby

 

LOS ANGELES (Web desk) - Heartthrob Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has fallen in love with his Mission: Impossible 6 co-star Vanessa Kirby.

According to details, the 54-year-old is likely to tie knot fourth time with a 28-year-old glamorous actress. 

Tom Cruise had previously married to Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman, and Katie Holmes.

After watching the artist in The Crown, Cruise told the producers that he had to have Vanessa for a crucial role in the sixth installment of Mission Impossible.

The actor wants to revive his role as a husband and father as he can’t wait to be a family man all over again. 

Amir Khan candid over financial woes like never before

 

(Web Desk) – Amir Khan has opened up about his bad patch in career, mismanagement of expenses and departure of his father and best friend from his management team after he lost to Alvarez Canelo in May 2016.

In an interview with Boxing News, Khan said that people show their true colour during your bad time. He talked candidly over his best friend Saj Mohammad’s departure from the management, his uncle Taz Khan and father Shah Khan.

He said that the people around him thought that he has lost the big fight of his career, against Alvarez and now it’s over. They wanted a big cheque and left, he complained.

However, Khan said that he is not over yet as he just turned 30 and there still are few good years left in him. He said that he would prove everyone wrong in his next fight.

It should be noted here that the next much-talked-about bout of Khan is against Manny Pacquiao which is a £32 million fight. His time to shine is coming up, Amir Khan asserted. However, on the contrary, there are reports that the bout is not going to happen.

Elaborating on his expenses, he said that small expenses are ignored when one is making millions which is why they pile up and become a hefty sum.

He said that he recently got a server bill for eight grand when he does not need a server and office.

His office is the gym, he said.

The British star further said that he does not even read his emails now.

Accountants used to rip me off, property advisers used to rip me off, he laid bare. I turned to take care of my expenses after Alvarez knockout and wanted to change the entire structure which is why people around me left.

Talking about best friend Saj’s refusal to work for him, he said that he had told him to continue working even after his retirement but he denied and walked off.

Khan said that he lost the fight in May and it had all changed by October and November.

The real reasons behind Madhuri's return

 

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A choreographer who recently visited Madhuri Dixit's home was shocked to see her husband, Dr Sriram Nene, going through a pile of scripts! As he tells us, "A qualified doctor sitting and reading scripts is a tad strange, isn't it? Maybe he now decides what work she should do. But I wonder whose decision it was to sign her up for an advertisement where she plays the part of a maid?" The latest news is that Nene has applied for jobs at various super-specialty hospitals and is awaiting a favourable reply. So is script-reading just a temporary occupation? Or is he acquainting himself with Bollywood, considering he was not aware of his wife's fame when they were married and hadn't seen any of her movies either!

Longing For Home 
A few months ago, when Madhuri announced that she was moving back with bag and baggage to India, fans and well-wishers were ecstatic. Their diva, who stole millions of hearts with her charming smile and electrifying dances, was back on the big screen! When asked about her move, Mads said that the main reason for shifting base was to acquaint her sons Arin and Ryan with their roots and their mother tongue, Marathi. However, some suspect there's more to it than meets the eye! "It was a comfortable life, but definitely not what Madhuri desired," says a source. "While people in India throng to get a glimpse of her, in the US, she was a mere homemaker. Can you imagine being away from all the fame and the spotlight after years of thriving under it?"

People who know her well say that initially Madhuri was happy taking care of her children and living in anonymity. As she once said, "In the US, I do all the things that ordinary women do; like even visiting malls and department stores." However, once Madhuri returned to judge the TV dance show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa, her perspective changed. "She realised that she wanted to be here where people recognise and love her. She also liked the fact that she was earning again," says the source.

Shah Rukh Khan employs female bodyguards

 

MUMBAI (Web desk) -Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan has employed female bodyguards.

The actor has taken the move in view of the safeguard of his countless female fans.

During an interview, Shah Rukh spoke about his female fans and explained the reason behind hiring lady bodyguards.

"I have lady bodyguards now, because it was getting very rude when men were pushing women and they were trying to protect. Women have lovely long nails and their love hurts. And when you come back home, you spend so much time explaining to your kids and wife that this was a fan.I have lady bodyguards now, to look after nail marks," he said.

Play alongside Alia Bhatt in her new mobile game

 

MUMBAI (web desk )Bollywood star Alia Bhat has launched her new mobile game called Alia Bhatt: Star Life.

“I can’t express my excitement enough to launch this game and offer my fans a fun way to experience life in the movie universe,” Bhatt told Vogue. 

“While it’s my game, I feel the best part is that it places the fan upfront and centre and provides a wonderful experience. I first met the Moonfrog team in Goa around a year ago when I was filming Dear Zindagi and it’s been amazing to see just how much work goes into building a game that works on so many interesting levels.”

 

After befriending her, Alia will guide the person from shoots to page 3 parties and more all over the globe to complete acting, dancing, singing and networking-related tasks that earn him/her cash, diamonds and stars.

She also changes various pretty outfits and fights off Monika Malhotra, the new nemesis. 

Moreover, the gamer will also get a chance to meet the country’s coolest photographers, designers and directors, hiring a much-needed publicist, and working out to stay fit.

 

The game will be available on Google Play and Apple app stores, in collaboration with Alia herself.

“We believe in delivering top quality entertainment to Indians. I’m very excited to share this game we’ve built with Alia,” said Mark Skaggs, director and board member at Moonfrog as reported by Economic Times.

“She is a top actor and an inspiration for many youngsters in India. Having a digital version of her guide our players gives them excitement and a sense of belonging to the celebrity world. I’m proud of the hard work by our team to develop this immersive and truly engaging game for Bollywood fans. ”

Google Maps already tracks you; now other people can, too

 

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —(web desk) = Google Maps users will soon be able to broadcast their movements to friends and family — the latest test of how much privacy people are willing to sacrifice in an era of rampant sharing.

The location-monitoring feature will begin rolling out Wednesday in an update to the Google Maps mobile app, which is already installed on most of the world’s smartphones. It will also be available on personal computers.

Google believes the new tool will be a more convenient way for people to let someone know where they are without having to text or call them. The Mountain View, California, company has set up the controls so individuals can decide with whom they want to share their whereabouts and for how long — anywhere from a few minutes to indefinitely.

But location sharing in one of the world’s most popular apps could cause friction in marriages and other relationships if one partner demands to know where the other is at all times. Similar tensions could arise if parents insist their teenagers turn on the location-sharing option before they go out.

It could also be turned into a way to stalk someone entangled in an abusive relationship, warned Ruth Glenn, executive director for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. "It has the potential to be another tool in an abuser’s toolkit," she said.

Similar tracking is already available on other apps; Glympse, founded by former Microsoft employees, has offered this function for years. Although it isn’t as wide-ranging, Apple also offers a tracking option called "Find My Friends" on its iPhone, iPad and Watch.

That’s one of the reasons Google isn’t expecting a lot of complaints about adding the option to Maps, especially since everyone can decide when to turn it on and who can monitor them.

"We don’t feel like we are changing the game," said Jen Fitzpatrick, Google’s vice president of maps.

Maps users will be able to activate the location-sharing feature by tapping a button near the search bar and then picking a person from their contact list to text with the information. If the recipient doesn’t have the Google Maps app on their phone, it will text them a link to open the location on the map in a browser.

The settings also allow users to determine how long their movements can be tracked each time a location is shared. If no time limit is selected, Google will periodically send people email reminders that they’re still sharing their location, a step that Glenn said may help anyone who didn’t know an abusive partner was still following them.