7 RANVEER SINGH CONTROVERSIES THAT SHOCKED BOLLYWOOD

Because he’s that one bad boy you can’t help but love!

1. The Salman Khan Fight

Crossing swords with one of the biggest superstars of showbiz may not be prescribed in the Bollywood manual, but Ranveer regardless went on to comment, “EK THA TIGER felt absolute bore bt last 15min was magical. nice stunt nd action @beingsalmankhan pra. While I was passing through a multiplex people after seeing Ek Tha Tiger was asking for TIGER BAAM.”

2. The AIB Roast Fallout

From arrest warrants because of the nature of the jokes cracked to an FIR being filed against him and Deepika for obscenity in public over a peck on the cheek, the fallout of the Roast has yet to die down.

3. The Playboy Allegations

Yes, he has a reputation in showbiz and not a particularly nice one at that – Ranveer has himself gone on record to admit that he has had multiple one night stands in the past.

4. The Supposed Priyanka Chopra Rift

Sparks apparently flew on the sets of their upcoming movie, Dil Dhadakne Do, of the hostile kind when Ranveer apparently got a bit informal and blew a kiss to her which reportedly offended Priyanka who considers herself his senior.

5. The Paid Debut Rumours

Despite having established his name in the industry, Ranveer still has to fend off rumours of his dad having paid a hefty sum to the tune of ten crores for his debut. When quizzed about the rumours, all Ranveer has to say is, “Bullshit. My dad was going through a very lean period. There was no question of him having paid money to anyone. These are all rumours."

6. The Media Outburst

After Deepika went public with the knowledge that she had gone through depression last year, stories abounded that Ranveer went through the same phase. Right up until Ranveer gave the media a piece of his mind online by calling the news piece ‘appallingly unethical’ and the ‘height of irresponsible journalism.’

7. The Possessiveness Rumours

The actor has in the past being accused of being overtly possessive of his girlfriends and Deepika Padukone apparently didn’t take his sudden visit on the sets of Chennai Express to check up on her too kindly. “I’m totally possessive by nature. I have to consciously make an effort to control that side of me. Because if I don’t temper it; it can get unhealthy,” admits Ranveer.

'PRIYANKA'S MAGAZINE COVER SHOT NOT ABOUT PRIVILEGE OR FASHION'

A T-shirt flaunted by Priyanka Chopra for a magazine cover flaunted the message of being a traveller over a refugee, immigrant or outsider -- and generated a mixed response on social media. A spokesperson of the magazine has explained that the idea was to tell the world to stop labelling people.

The magazine issued an official statement on Tuesday saying that the message was interpreted in a wrong way, and they wanted to suggest that "the beauty of a world" is in its diversity. The statement read: "At Conde Nast Traveller, we believe that the opening up of borders and the breaking down of walls can help us discover the world, and open up our minds and hearts.

"So, when we had actress Priyanka Chopra wear a T-shirt we created on the cover of our sixth anniversary issue, we had a point to make. And it's not about privilege. or fashion." The actress, who features in American TV series "Quantico", wore a white tank top that read "Refugee, Immigrant, Outsider, Traveller" with all but the last word crossed out for the cover.

The image caused a stir among social media users as soon as it surfaced online. But the magazine spokesperson says the idea was to urge people to "stand against the building of walls, literal and otherwise". "We must demand a world free of racism and bigotry and prejudice, so that we - and generations after us-- may enjoy all the abundance that travel offers, the beauty of a world that is open and rich and diverse in its people and cultures and geographies," the spokesperson added.

The statement was stresses on why Priyanka, who has worked extensively in India and will soon be making her debut in Hollywood, was an apt choice for the magazine cover. "Priyanka Chopra - a star at home and abroad, who has experienced firsthand the opportunities that travel offers -- is the perfect ambassador."

WHEN LAUREN GOTTLIEB HAD AN 'OOPS!' MOMENT ONSTAGE

When life throws lemons at you, you read this story about Lauren Gottlieb to learn how to recover and get back on your feet!

If her recent performance at a popular award show is anything to go by, the ABCD star is the go-to authority on how to deal with unfortunate accidents onstage. The actress, who grooved to a variety of popular tunes including Hungama Ho Gaya from Queen, was in the middle of her performance when the music suddenly stopped and the backup dancers stopped in a tizzy, confused about what to do. Lauren’s reaction? She simply continued dancing and continued the act despite the lack of music to support her steps.

The actress soon drew cheers from the crowd and bolstered by her enthusiasm, the backup dancers followed suit. Her ABCD 2 co-star, Shraddha Kapoor was the first to join in and was later heard raving about Lauren’s quick thinking. 

AYUSHMANN IS A VERY CLOSE FRIEND NOW: PARINEETI

Actress Parineeti Chopra says her Meri Pyaari Bindu co-star Ayushmann Khurrana has become her very close friend.

Talking about Ayushmann, Parineeti told IANS over phone from Mumbai: "He is very sweet and has ended up being a very close friend of mine." The "Dum Laga Ke Haisha" star had previously shared that Parineeti is a brilliant singer and should take up singing professionally.

"He tells that to me every single day... whenever he hears me hum, he asks me 'Why don't you sing professionally?' He is also an amazing singer. I have finally found a co-star in front of whom I can sing as much as I want. He does not stop me. In fact, he joins me," she said. "Yes, I am going to listen to him (Ayushmann) and sing professionally, starting with 'Meri Pyaari Bindu'. I am going to sing in the film," she added.

Directed by Akshay Roy, "Meri Pyaari Bindu" is produced by Maneesh Sharma under the Yash Raj Films banner. 

DEEPIKA PADUKONE TO LAUNCH 'BIGG BOSS 10' WITH SALMAN KHAN

Deepika Padukone will be joining superstar Salman Khan to launch the tenth season of controversial reality TV show Bigg Boss. The actress says she will be getting Hollywoods action and thrill to the launch event.

There were rumours that Deepika, who will be making her Hollywood debut with "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage", will be the first celebrity guest of the show when she was spotted shooting with Salman recently. But the news was confirmed by Raj Nayak, CEO of Colors channel, which beams "Bigg Boss". Nayak tweeted: "The excitement begins. Look who is coming to Bigg Boss for the launch. 16th October 9 PM - Book your seats Now! xxxMovie Deepika Padukone."

He also shared a video in which Deepika is seen telling the audience to brace themselves for a thrilling ride with the upcoming season of the show. In the clip, the "Piku" star is saying: "In this tussle between the people of India and celebrities, I will be getting the thrill and action of Hollywood."  The reality show, an Indian version of international series "Celebrity Big Brother", features celebrities locked inside a house for three months under constant camera surveillance, without any gadgets or luxury.

This time the spotlight is on the common man. For the first time, the controversial reality show will open its doors to the common people to appear as contestants along with the stars. After months of auditions and scrutiny, 13 names have been shortlisted, of which eight will be entering the house. The format details for the new season are yet to be revealed.

TOP 5 FASHION QUEENS OF BOLLYWOOD

Fashion is about something that comes from within! Our glamorous beauties makes us sway by their looks. And their perfect look is not complete at all without a great fashion. Now fashion is all about carrying style with comfort. Not everybody in this tinsel town can manage this perfection. Here are the best of all, the top 5 “Fashionistas” of our B-Town.

1) Sonam Kapoor:

She is the fashion diva. Sonam Kapoor  don’t do fashion, she is fashion! Undoubtedly she is on number 1. May it be ‘Louis Vuitton ‘, Dior, Manish Malhotra or her Own sister Rhea Kapoor’s collection, She owns them like a ‘Queen’ ! Roam around in Bollywood and you won’t find a match till her mark.

2) Deepika Padukone:

The Leggy Lass of Bollywood is blessed with such stunning figure that almost any outfit & style on her looks as graceful as her dimple. Not only cloths but her personality is what make her shine even brighter. May be that’s the reason her confident look in every events makes us drool for her.The right amount of oomph and style makes her the best among the most!

3) Priyanka Chopra:

She’s stylish, sexy & just perfect and she know it!! *Wink Wink* Priyanka Chopra is one star who has made it large even on international level. Sure she knows how to be classy as hell. May it be her bikini look or her designer look, her fashion sense has always made us green with envy! No wonder why Madhur Bhandarkar selected her for the movie FASHION, the answer is here!

4) Katrina Kaif:

Katrina is one of the prettiest actresses in Bollywood. The simplest of all in the list, yet her style and fashion never goes wrong. Give her a pair of pyjamas and she can even rock in that look. The award functions & events she attends, she has always kept it simple yet stylist. And without any doubt she fits in the list.

5) Sunny Leone:

Much surprised, Hainaa!! Even we were amazed but with time it’s not only her dance and acting but even her style quotient is rising. Take any for her recent event and boy... She just nailed it..!! She’s hot and knows how to show it off with much beauty and grace. Calm and classy are the perfect two terms to describe this bombshell!

These beautiful ladies are the reason our B-Towns is loaded with so much glitter. Shine brighter honeys!

TOP 10 SUCCESSFUL BANK ROBBERIES

The heisters or the "super criminals" always come with rare talents—they are always extraordinarily disciplined, organized, and above all, discreet. While so many people play, so few manage to be pros. Unlike common street criminals who are desperate and lack self-control, these heisters know that bragging about an uber-crime will lead to jail time.

It's due to these characteristics that why people fancy these folks, and that's probably the reason why big crime heists are still a favorite Hollywood motif—be it the "Italian Job" or "Ocean's 11". Well, you will admire the ballsy criminals more after you read about some of world's most successful bank robberies.

Top 10 Successful Bank Robberies

1. British Bank of the Middle East: The “Brute” Force

You just cannot ignore this bank heist because it continued for a week during Beirut's Civil War. On Jan. 20, 1976, a group associated with the Palestine Liberation Organization used special force and stole $210 million from the British Bank of the Middle East. The gang broke the wall, which the bank shared with a church and used the help of Corsican locksmiths to access safety deposit boxes.

2. Brink’s MAT Warehouse: The “Fiery” Robbery

You can keep the Brink's MAT robbery in the list of the most notorious yet successful bank robberies of all time. It occurred on November 26, 1983 when six men broke into the company's bank facility at Heathrow Airport and took $30 million worth of diamonds, gold bullion and cash. Anthony Black was the security guard at the facility, and helped pull off this heist with other conspirators who entered the facility, disabled the guards by dousing them in gasoline and threatening to set them on fire if they wouldn't cooperate. One of the robbers, Micky McAvoy, was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment and Black was sentenced to six years only for disclosing details of security measures.

3. Knightsbridge Security Deposit Robbery: The “Italian” Work

Valerio Viccei was the mastermind behind the heist that took place on July 12, 1987 and resulted in a robbery involving $66 million, worth about $154.7 million as of today. Valerio and his associates entered the facility, pretending to be customers. They overpowered the guards and put up a closed sign before they started cleaning out the safety deposit boxes. Valerio was finally arrested and received 22 years of sentence in an Italian jail. He was killed during a police shoot-out in 2000, just a day before his release from prison.

4. Dunbar Armored Robbery: The “Inspector's” Conspiracy

The robbery occurred in 1997and was so successful because it was an inside job by regional safety inspector, Allen Pace. He made a plan with other conspirators and shared photographs of the interior of the Los Angeles car depot to make this heist possible. His men dodged the security cameras, tied up all the guards and made off with $19 million in a U-Haul truck. Allen Pace was finally caught and sentenced to 24 years in prison. Almost half the money is yet to be recovered.

5. Loomis Fargo and Company: The “Driver” Plan

The company witnessed an enormous heist in 1997 in Florida. Philip Noel Johnson, who was the armored car driver of the company, overpowered his co-workers and made off with $18 million. He stashed all the money in a storage shed in North Carolina and moved to Mexico City. He was caught at a U.S. border when crossing to Mexico and later sentenced to 25 years in jail.

6. Central Bank of Iraq: The “Family” Business

In 2003, a note signed by Saddam Hussein served as the ultimate weapon for a robbery worth $1 billion. He made his son Qusay, who got killed by the U.S. military later during the Iraq war, to withdraw the money while identifying them as “security money”. Most of the money was recovered afterwards, which was found in the walls of the palace, but hundreds of millions are yet to be found.

7. Northern Bank Robbery: The “Family” Love

You won't find a robbery with larger takes than the ones involved in this "unsolved" heist that happened in December of 2004 and resulted in the loss of 30 million pounds sterling. The gang of criminals made friends with two bank officials, held their family members hostage, and made off with millions in cash. The investigation is still in progress.

8. Banco Central in Fortaleza: The “Underground” Work

You can call this an innovative approach that resulted in one of the most successful bank robberies in the world. Took place in 2005 in Brazil, the thieves pulled it off by digging a 260-foot tunnel, equipped with wood-paneled walls and electric lights, leading from a house to Banco Central. They took $79.1 million over the weekend, so the authorities couldn't discover it until Monday, which gave these thieves a chance to run away with money. More than 40 arrests were made, including the criminal mastermind Antonio de Araujob, but only $8 million was recovered.

9. Securitas Depot Robbery: The “Cash Cage” Hostages

This is another one of the most successful bank robberies that ever happened. This was the largest cash robbery in England at that time, which took place in 2006. A gang of robbers kidnapped and threatened the family members of the bank's manager to gain access to the bank. They tied up 14 staff members and stole about $92 million. After they had their bank notes, they left all the hostages in cash cages. They were eventually caught with money recovered in full.

10. Dar El Salaam Bank Robbery: The “Guards” at Work

This modern-day heist took place in 2007 when guards at the Dar Es Salaam Bank fled with $282 million. The police believed that an official at the Interior Ministry was also involved in the robbery, but nothing confirmed that. The guards were arrested soon with most of the money.