Saturday, 31 December 2016

Shah Rukh Khan reveals he’ll teach AbRam Khan only till class 7, the reason is damn funny!


The father-son duo Shah Rukh Khan and AbRam Khan are favourite of social media buffs. We have seen how they bond with each other. Be it at cricket stadium, any social gathering or at the airport, King Khan and his little munchkin are well known for their naughty acts and fans simply love them watching together. Like father, even AbRam has a huge list of fan followers. All of us eagerly keep waiting to catch a glimpse of the little one but the much protective family have made sure that the shutterbugs get least chance to capture AbRam.

We all know how concern is Shah Rukh Khan about his three children - Aryan, Suhana and AbRam. There were times when media asked King Khan on when Aryan will make his Bollywood debut and we have heard his reply on the same. Recently SRK was at Hyderabad to receive the honorary doctorate from Maulana Azad National Urdu University. In an interview there he once again opened up about his son AbRam and his other two kids as well. He spoke on how he manages to spend time with all the three despite of having hectic schedule.

Shah Rukh Khan was quoted saying, "I look after my three kids the same way. I have given them a bath, taken them to the toilet and even put them to sleep. I have also dropped them at school every morning. As a matter of fact, AbRam will be going to school in four months and I’m looking forward to driving him to school. I want my kids to have their father always with them because I lost my parents early. Gauri is always there, she’s an amazing mother, but since I am out shooting so much, I want to be there whenever I can," reports Pop Diaries.

About the little star in the family Shah Rukh Khan was further quoted saying, "AbRam keeps me completely shielded from the vagaries of work or I could just be thinking about films. But now that I have him, he takes my mind off things. He’s an amazing gift and I plan to teach him till class seven." Now you might be wondering what could be reason SRK is not planning to teach AbRam after his class seven. Shah Rukh Khan says, "After his seventh standard, I can’t teach him because then I will need to study a lot again."

On the work front, the King of Romance will soon be seen in ‘Raees’ in which Mahira Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui will also share screen space with him. He is also working with Imtiaz Ali for ‘The Ring’ in which Anushka Sharma is paired opposite him. Keep watching this space for all Bollywood updates.


Shahid Kapoor shares first image of daughter Misha


Actor Shahid Kapoor, who welcomed his daughter Misha with wife Mira Rajput earlier this year, on Saturday shared the first photograph of Misha via social media.
Though Shahid didn't show the face of his daughter, one can see Misha's legs and she can be seen wearing pink shoes in the photograph. Shahid shared the image on Instagram.

"Mi-shoe," Shahid wrote alongside the image with a heart emoji.

Misha was born on August 26 earlier this year. Both Shahid and Mira will be seen together on filmmaker Karan Johar's popular talk show "Koffee With Karan". The episode will be aired on Sunday.

On the film front, Shahid is currently shooting for filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati" alongside Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. He will also be seen in "Rangoon", which has been directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.

Anushka Sharma - Virat Kohli meet the parents


Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, whose relationship has literally been through a rollercoaster ride through the year, are finally catching up on lost time. The couple is relishing a yoga retreat in Uttarakhand with snow-capped mountains all around them. They headed to Dehradun last weekend. Anushka, who has been sporting a Rudraksha mala lately, has been spending time feeding peacocks. Her cricketer beau has also been sporting a similar accessory.

Given that the two are spending New Year's Eve with the parents from both sides, buzz is that marriage could be one of the topics of discussion at their dinner table although there has been no confirmation of the same. They've moved from Dehradun over the last 48 hours to Tehri, where her parents were waiting to join them. Let's hope there's some cheer around the corner then!

Friday, 30 December 2016

Dangal beats all records but fails to surpass Sultan

​Aamir Khan's Dangal has managed to beat Dhoom 3's opening week collection after raking in a whopping Rs 197.53 crore in its first week. However, it still lags behind as Salman Khan's Sultan stands tall in the first position for earning Rs 229.16 crore. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted the opening week collection of Dangal saying, “#Dangal Fri 29.78 cr, Sat 34.82 cr, Sun 42.41 cr, Mon 25.69 cr, Tue 23.09 cr, Wed 21.46 cr, Thu 20.29 cr. Total: Rs 197.53 cr. India biz.” As you can see, the film's collections on weekdays haven't slowed down much. In fact, surprisingly Dangal continued to rake in a very impressive collection at the box office. As we checked the box office figures of all time highest opening week earners, we found out that Dangal's collection has surpassed a lot of big movies.
With Rs 197.53 crore, Aamir's wrestling biopic has beaten Dhoom 3, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, PK and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo to become the second highest opening week earner. While the film has done phenomenal business, it still hasn't been able to beat Salman's Sultan as his film proudly holds on to first position with Rs 229.16 crore. When we check the film's stand in the lifetime collection chart of films that released in 2016, Dangal stands in the second position. Although once again, Sultan's Rs 300 crore mark is the highest, we wonder if in the coming weeks, the wrestling biopic will be able to beat Sultan…

As you can see, the collection of Dangal hasn't faltered much. People are still going to the theatres to watch this film. In fact, luckily as there are no big releases in the first week of January, Aamir still has time to earn more and surpass Salman's film. Trade gurus have speculated that Dangal will earn Rs 350 crore in the domestic market. Which means chances of the film beating Sultan is pretty high. As you can see, in overseas box office, Dangal has already entered the 100 crore club. Starring Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra and Aparshakti Khurrana, the film has not just raked in good money but also great reviews from critics and audience.
The second week of Dangal at the box office will commence today. Do you think the numbers will witness a dip or will it continue to earn more money? Tell us in the comments section below.

WOW! Katrina Kaif finally speaks about the reason for breaking up with Ranbir Kapoor!

Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif’s breakup created quite a stir all over the film industry. After spending six long years together in a steady, strong relationship; the two parted ways for a reason we aren’t too sure of. Although the two havent been very honest about their feelings on social media, Katrina Kaif for the first time has done a very smart deed by letting the cat out of the bag in a very subtle manner.


Yes! Katrina while attending the episode of Koffee With Karan gave us some really interesting facts which could be hinting towards her breakup with Ranbir Kapoor. When asked by Karan Johar what she doesn’t like among people, the actress quickly responded saying she hates dishonest people and being lied to. In another question she was asked if she’s been cheated on in a relationship and the answer was a yes. That definitely was enough proof to us. Ranbir Kapoor had anyway clarified the matter to us by saying that he has never checked a girls phone but had his phone checked at a certain point instead!

IS AAMIR KHAN'S DANGAL AN INSULT TO COACH COMMUNITY ??


Aamir Khan's Dangal may be a box-office superhit and inspiring many, but there is always an another side of the coin. The movie has left many coaches in the country feeling hurt.

The film, based on the life and struggles of wrestling coach Mahavir Phogat and his daughters Geeta and Babita, potrays India's wrestling coach at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in extremely poor light.

Even, the real life wrestling coach, PR Sondhi on whom the character of on-screen coach PR Kadam is based, is not so happy with the negative portrayal in the film.

Coaches do play a major role in a sports person's success and sometimes even are more happy at their trainees success than the sport person itself.

OMG! Mohenjo Daro actress Pooja Hegde refuses to work with Sooraj Pancholi because of THIS reason!

Popular South Indian film actress Pooja Hegde is only one film old in Bollywood and she’s already throwing tantrums. The former beauty pageant winner was lucky enough to be signed opposite Hrithik Roshan but that clearly wasn’t enough for the actress. The film fared below average at the box office and Pooja is still taking time to come to terms with her miserable failure. As a result of this, she turned down a role opposite Sooraj Pancholi in Allah Ke Banday.


SpotBoye recently revealed to us that Pooja doesn’t believe Sooraj is a big star and she doesn’t want to work with someone whose name isnt that good in the industry. That could be a little too much for a newbie we think! On the other hand, Pooja is all set to work in the South Indian film industry once again. A film unit also revealed to us that she will be working with Allu Arjun in a leading film called DJ. This will be her third film after Oka Laila Kosam and Mukunda.

For people who are unaware of Pooja’s career, Pooja started working in Bollywood in 2016 but she has been a part of the industry in 2010 and also participated in Miss India Universe pageant.

Kangana Ranaut would like to get hitched in 2017


Kangana Ranaut who didn't have a movie release at the box office this year is looking forward to 2017 for more than one reason. Firstly, she will have two big ticket films due for release, namely 'Rangoon' and 'Simran' and secondly, by her own admission the actress would like to get hitched in 2017.

When the 'Queen' actress was asked about her grand plans for the New Year at a talk show recently, she let in with a beaming smile, "I will get married." The statement has piqued our interest and curiosity. The actress has had a rather tumultuous year on the personal front and is really looking forward to a controversy free New Year. When probed who she intended to get married to, Kangana brushed off the question with a sweet smile. This lady can be such a tease!

Thursday, 29 December 2016

OMG! Shahid Kapoor Stalked Akshay Kumar’s Wife Twinkle at a Swimming Pool


Ever imagined taking panga with Khiladi Kumar of Bollywood – Akshay? But it seems Shahid Kapoor is in full mood to do so. Do you know that Shahid Kapoor once stalked Akki’s wife Twinkle Khanna?

However, not recently, but when Shahid was young! The actor opened about the same on Karan Johar’s controversial show Koffee With Karan.

The Kaminey actor shares the couch with wife Mira Rajput on the Star World show. On the episode, Shahid reminisces that as a teenager, he used to have a big crush on Twinkle. So much that he and a friend would stalk her at a hotel’s swimming pool during the shoot of Itihaas (1997). His mother, actress Neelima Azeem, was also part of the film featuring Ajay Devgn and Raj Babbar. The two boys would wait for hours to catch a glimpse of Twinkle.

SilverSnake Michelle – Her Snakeness

SilverSnake Michelle begins their Her Snakeness with Drops of Time. We have taken a look at the single before, but the re-mastered version that leads off Her Snakeness feels that much more punchy and in-your-face.

SilverSnake Michelle begins their Her Snakeness with Drops of Time. We have taken a look at the single before, but the re-mastered version that leads off Her Snakeness feels that much more punchy and in-your-face.

Drops of Time sets up the stage for the twists and turns listeners will experience through the entirety of Her Snakeness. The Deep Green has a chunky bass, a passionate set of vocals that simultaneously bring forth hints of 1980s goth, 1990s darkwave, and a more current, contemporary sort of rock to the mix. Diallele brings in just a hint of new age-style keys before dropping out, allowing SilverSnake Michelle to create a tremendously effecting composition in the vein of Tori Amos and Amy Lee.

Backwards (Silversnake, Answer This…) shatters to conception that late-album tracks are less memorable than those at the beginning registers of the album. The darker and slinkier sound brought here showcases a different side to SilverSnake Michelle, while adding further variety to the narrative that had already been crafted up to that point of the album.

Requiem (Slán Leis Na Nathair Airgid) is our favorite track on Her Snakeness. There is a progressive metal sound that plays at the background, eliciting comparisons to Blind Guardian. The taut instrumentation that is de rigeur here will keep listeners on the edges of their seats until the release concludes. The vocals are out of this world; hints of operatic brilliance are scattered among the rock demeanor here. The production of this album allows there to be a confident and sure sound that permeates from the opening strains of the disc until the concluding notes of Madness. Her Snakeness is a solid, engrossing album.

Top Tracks: The Deep Green, Backwards (Silversnake, Answer This…), Requiem (Slán Leis Na Nathair Airgid)

Ram Charan Not Satisfied with 5 Heroines?


Ram Charan has moved on from Dhruva which is yet to reach breakeven. Even as he focusing on his maiden production venture which happens to be Chiranjeevi's 150th film Khaidi No. 150, the Mega Power Star is also taking time out to concentrate on his up next film with director Sukumar.
As the script is locked, the makers are presently hunting for film's leading lady. Apparently, director Sukumar is very particular about the heroine opposite Charan and is looking out for the girl for the past two months.
So far Rashi Khanna, Samantha, Sai Pallavi, Anupama Parameswaran and Keerthy Suresh have been approached. While few were engaged in thorough discussions, others were even auditioned for the role.
Latest we hear is that two more heroines are said to undergo screen test this week. Amala Paul who earlier romanced Charan in Naayak will be one among the two heroines who will be tested for the role opposite Charan. Ram Charan and Sukumar are keen to finalise a heroine within this week. The film is going to have only one heroine.
Meanwhile, unlike Charan's previous films it's not going to be an action-packed script. Sources close to the director divulged that this will be the best script in Sukumar's career so far.
Let's wait and see who will be the lucky heroine to bag the plum offer.

OMG! Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor to enter in a big FIGHT in 2017? Katrina Kaif to take Salman Khan’s side?

Ranbir Kapoor and Salman Khan will get into a BIG fight in 2017


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Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor have a long history of feud, thanks to all the drunken brawls that they have been part of and the fact that they have a common factor (Katrina Kaif) between each other. Well, the two do not see eye to eye and have for long avoided each other from making on screen appearances with each other to avoid further fight. Don;t you remember the infamous Tamasha episode? Deepika Padukone had gone on the sets of Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 9 to promote the flick but Sallu Bhai passed a remark on Ranbir and made his fight with him public.
Well, in the next year both these superstars Ranbir Kapoor and Salman Khan will lock horns again, albeit this time publicly. Confused? Well, according to the latest gossip, both Salman and Ranbir will release their movies on same date and CLASH at the box office. After Shah Rukh Khan-Hrithik Roshan, this dhamakedaar fight will sure garner a lot of publicity by masses. So, the grapevine suggests that Ranbit Kapoor’s Sanjay Dutt biopic and Salman Khan’s Tiger Zinda Hai will come on the same day next year and hence, there will be a lot of pressure on both these stars to perform.
Now, interestingly. Katrina Kaif again becomes in between these two warring stars if the clash happens but she will sure side with Salman coz of course, its her movie too! Sanjay’s biopic will be directed by Rajkumar Hirani and Salman’s Tiger Zinda Hai will be made by his Sultan maker Ali Abbas Zafar. Also we heard that there was some tiff between the former besties Salman and Sanjay but looks like they have sorted it out! A little birdie told us that they spoke with each other at midnight yesterday!

Well, what do you think of this bit of news? Do let us know in the comment section below!

Here’s how Akshay Kumar celebrated Twinkle Khanna’s birthday – view pic

Akshay Kumar made sure that wifey Twinkle Khanna's birthday was a memorable one


It’s a well known fact that Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna love going on holidays. This year, for Mrs Funnybones’ birthday on December 29, the family has flown off to Cape Town, South Africa, which is one of their favorite holiday destinations. Infact they also spent Diwali there this year. The couple left for the place some days ago and are expected to celebrate Christmas and New Year there itself in a sea-facing villa with family and friends. They will return only in the first week of January.

Despite of being married for over 15 years, the love still hasn’t fizzed out from their life, instead it only seems to have grown. Take for instance Akshay’s birthday wish for Twinkle on Instagram. Picking a really beautiful picture of the two, Akki put up a caption saying, “Your love, humour and madness make me keep falling in love with you every single day…Happy birthday Tina, never change”. Aww, now can it get any cuter than this?

As far as the celebrations are concerned, they spent the day with their close friends and family remembering her late superstar father Rajesh Khanna, with whom she shares her birthday with.On Rajesh Khanna’s 74th birth anniversary, actress-writer Twinkle penned an emotional tribute, recounting how her son,Aarav, is a reflection of him. Twinkle posted a black and white image, featuring her and her father, on Twitter on Thursday. “I see you, in my reflection off the back of a gleaming spoon, in a gesture my sister makes, in the arch of my son’s eyebrows — I still see you,” Twinkle captioned the image.

Look who all are invited to Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's engagement party!


Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are reportedly getting engaged on January 1...
Anushka Sharma and ViratKohli might finally take the next big leap in their relationship. The couple is expected to get engaged soon. And as per recent reports, Anushka and Virat are allegedly getting engaged in Uttarakhand on January 1.
There are no official confirmations on the same but there have been no denial as well. The two lovebirds recently left for their holiday and will ring in New Year together in Uttarakhand.
According to india.com, the couple have sent an invitation to the Bachchan family who are already holidaying in Dehradun. Along with them, Anil Ambani and Tina Ambani too are invited as guests of honour.
We can't confirm the same and are waiting for an official statement from the couple or their spokesperson.

Oops! SALMAN KHAN WOULD NEVER WANT YOU SEE THESE EMBARRASSING PICTURES


If there is one Khan whose fan following is forever on a surge, it is Salman Khan. No, he does not say or do the right thing always. And it is not that Salman always chooses roles that make him actor of the year either. However, more often than not, it is the complete package that Salman comes across that sets him as the most loved star.

In his career span, Salman has done many memorable roles that epitomize him as ‘the hero’. Right from being the best boyfriend material to taking care of the woman the right way, Salman is like the prince straight out of fairytales.

However, that does not mean that man has not got any embarrassing moments. From getting clicked with his drinking buddies to sporting weirdest of outfits, you can trust Salman for everything funny.

Now today, we leave you with pictures Salman would not want to appear in Google search.








THE EVOLUTION OF PAYMENT PLATFORMS


From the invention of the ATM, to the development of mobile money, payment systems around the world have rapidly evolved over the past 40 years. Payment platforms and systems have gone from merely being structures that support the financial market to being social infrastructures that support all economic activities. Driven by technology, payment systems, which have long been viewed as “background” activities, have now become central to the day-to-day activities of the entire economy. The disruption caused by technological advances means that banking models have had to be reshaped to suit the new environment. Current generations are no longer satisfied with “cookie-cutter banking”. In the age of fast internet connections and powerful smartphones, banks have to restructure their models to ensure that they provide service that is quick, accessible, flexible, personalised and relevant.

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) held in Nairobi in July, brought together various stakeholders from the financial services industry and technology space, entrepreneurs and innovators, in a single forum. Launched by President Obama in 2009, each year the Global Entrepreneurship Summit brings together entrepreneurs and investors to showcase innovative projects, exchange new ideas, and help spur economic opportunity. This year, the GES agenda focused on generating new investments for entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on women and youth. Citi is proud to have been a sponsor the Global Entrepreneurship Summit and be an official sponsor of the president’s initiative to advance entrepreneurship around the world.

The selection of Nairobi as host city for the GES underscores how Africa – notably Kenya – has become a centre for innovation and entrepreneurship. Kenya is a world leader in mobile money systems such as M-Pesa, and a driver of innovation through technology research and incubation labs like “iHub”. The Global Entrepreneurship Summit provided a forum for discussions surrounding the payments landscape, ranging from mobile money, the game-changer in emerging markets, to cryptocurrencies. Digital currencies were also discussed in depth, with topics ranging from uptake and adoption to the anticipated impact on existing payment platforms. With the continued convergence of finance and technology, it is expected that new financial services will be made possible by riding on not only mobile money but also on cloud-based wallets.

Adopting technology may be viewed as an uphill task by some, but banks must leverage these new technologies to expand their reach to all corners of the economy and remain relevant. Originally seen as a threat to the banking industry, technology has become a key driver for financial inclusion. It is through partnerships with technology partners that banks have and will continue to support not only those in the formal banking system but beyond. These critical partnerships have already enabled traditional banks to serve a broader set of people, from the formally employed, to entrepreneurs and even farmers far removed from the formal banking system.

Recognizing the importance of technology in payment systems, Citi is committed to identifying and supporting technology entrepreneurs through initiatives such as the Citi Mobile Challenge. Through a test and learn approach, and collaborating with top talent globally, Citi will be able to deliver what our existing and future customers need from their bank in the digital age.

KANGANA CHANGED CLOTHES BEHIND ROCKS FOR 'RANGOON'

National Award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut, who will be seen in filmmaker Vishal Bhardwajs Rangoon, says she used to change her costumes behind rocks due to lack of facilities while shooting for the periodic drama film.


During her appearance on actress Neha Dhupia's show "#NoFilterNeha", Kangana talked about some of the weird situation that she had to go through while shooting for her films. She said that while shooting for "Queen", she used to change costumes at cafes in Europe. Something similar happened while she was shooting for "Rangoon" in Arunachal Pradesh.

"That happens all the time. When you're thrown out of your comfort zone, initially its intimidating. It doesn't really matter if you're a star or not a star," Kangana said. "It just depends on the kind of project that you choose. For example, for ‘Rangoon', we were taken to these remote valleys of Arunachal Pradesh. There were literally no villages, nothing, not even rest rooms."

"I was p**ing behind rocks, changing behind rocks. My own people would just cover me. Everyone was, so was Shahid (Kapoor). There was nothing, so what do you do?" she added.