Ameesha Patel accused of theft…

Actress Amisha Patel had a tryst with the legal system around Diwali this year.
Amisha’s uncle Nalin Rajni Patel submitted an application on November 25 to Deccan Gymkhana police, claiming that his niece allegedly opened their flat at Manali Apartments with a duplicate key, which was in her possession. The police said they have received the application and are verifying it.
Nalin claimed that after opening the apartment illegally, Amisha stole some domestic articles from the apartment, owned jointly by his brother Sunil and him. Both of them were in Nasik when the incident happened in Pune.
According to Nalin, the incident came to light after his brother received a telephone call from their domestic help on November 24. The help informed them that some persons opened the locked door and took away some articles.
“When I inquired with the society watchman, I learnt that one of them was Amisha,” said Nalin.
Nalin is disappointed with the Deccan police for failing to register an FIR against the actress, while trying to pass off the incident as a civil matter.
“A criminal complaint needs to be lodged for theft and..
trespassing against Amisha for her act and our application should not be dismissed as a civil matter,” he said. When asked about the ownership of the flat, Nalin added, “The flat was in the name of my late mother Sushila, who executed a bonafide registered gift deed in Sunil’s and my name in 2007.”
Amisha refused to answer her phone when tried contacting her. Later, in response to an SMS, she said, “I have been advised by my lawyers not to comment, as the matter is subjudice. Thanks.”

Kamal Hassan promotes ‘Manmadhan Ambu’ in Kochi

Kochi, Dec.19 – South Indian superstar Kamal Hassan promoted Tamil film ‘Manmadhan Ambu’ (cupid love) here over the weekend.
The film is written by Kamal Hassan and produced and directed by Udhayanidhi Stalin and K.S Ravikumar. Besides Kamal Hassan, the film stars R. Madhvan and Trisha Krishnan among others.
“Let’s hope. I know you all have been kind to me. I am not asking you to be kinder, just maintain your kindness and we will try to do our level best every time we come to you,” said Kamal Hassan.
Hassan, who is playing the role of a military officer in the film, said that ‘Manmadhan Ambu’ is a romantic comedy film.
“The heroine is an actress in the film; Madhvan is very rich business magnet with lot of multibillion dollar companies. So, that is their character. And Kunjan Sahab and Manju madam are playing Kunjan Kuru and Manju Kuru i.e Mr. and Mrs., pair of producers who want to produce a film. He is a producer with 30 hit films to his credit according to the character,” said Hassan.
“So, he is one of the characters and my friend Mr. Ramesh Arvind is partner in a security agency that hour-one hour he is running. He has a little problem, he is hospitalized and that’s all the story goes,” he added.
The film has been shot in various foreign locations such as Rome, Venice, Paris and Barcelona.
Another highlight is that the major portion of the film was shot at the grand and loftiest ‘Mediterranean Cruise’ for 15 days.
The film is slated for worldwide release on December 23. By Juhan Samuel (ANI)

Wesley Snipes Files Petition To Leave Prison

Incarcerated star Wesley Snipes has filed a new appeal against his three-year prison sentence for tax evasion.
Snipes spent two years fighting his 2008 conviction for failing to file tax returns, and checked in to the McKean Federal Correctional Institute in Lewis Run, Pennsylvania on December 9 to begin his sentence.
According to TMZ, Snipes’ lawyers have now filed a fresh appeal, asking that the actor be released from prison so he can take his tax evasion fight all the way to the US Supreme Court.
Snipes’ legal team wants the judges at the Supreme Court to decide whether the actor should be granted a new trial, following reports of alleged jury misconduct in the previous case in 2008.
He’s tenacious, I’ll give him that. What do you think. Should Snipes be granted a new trial?

Britney Spears Was The Inspiration For Gwyneth's Character In Country Strong

Inneresting!
According to the writer and director of Country Strong, Shana Feste, Britney Spears was her inspiration when writing for the character, played by Gwyneth Paltrow.
In the movie, Gwyneth plays a country singer who's a strugglng addict. Feste said when writing for the character, she used Britney's public meltdown as inspiration to show how the media lifts bright, young, talented stars only to bring them down and destroy them.
Feste continued:

"That's where this movie came from. I mean, I was seeing what was happening in the media to Britney Spears. I finished the script when Michael Jackson passed away. I think it's tragic how we treat people who give us so much, and we love to see them knocked down to build them back up again, to knock them down again. It's a weird fascination."

We wonder if Gwyneth used the same inspiration when preparing for the role.
Do U see any comparison between the two?

I am single, says Cheryl Cole

 
London, Dec 19 – ‘X Factor’ judge Cheryl Cole has revealed that she’s still single after her divorce from hubby Ashley.

According to rumours, the 27-year-old was having an on-off relationship with American dancer Derek Hough.

“I’ve had no time. A lady doesn’t talk about these things,” the Sun quoted her as saying in a chat show.

Hough supported Cole after she separated from Chelsea ace Ashley.

She also said who she “kicked off” when Simon Cowell gave her an envelope containing vouchers for Botox injections as a Christmas gift.

“I still haven’t opened mine. I’ll give it back to him… he could use it himself!
“But he looks younger now than he did before. Maybe the Botox works!” she said.

Nicolette Sheridan Drops Physical Injury And Emotional Distress Claims Against DH Creator

Looks like she's had a change of heart!
Former Desperate Housewives actress Nicollette Sheridan is dropping two of the most extreme claims from her lawsuit against her former DH employers, creator Marc Cherry, Touchstone Television, and ABC.
Back in April, Sheridan sued Cherry, Touchstone, and ABC, for $20 million, alleging assault and battery, emotional distress, gender violence, and wrongful termination. ABC responded that all of her claims were "without merit."
In regards to her physical injury and emotional distress claims, ABC required that she submit a physical and psychiatric evaluation, however, Sheridan has dropped those claims so she will no longer need to fulfill their evaluation request.
She still alleges though, that her physical injury claims are valid, but she wants to "streamline" the case.
Something seems a little fishy here.

SRK makes a comeback on small-screen with ‘Zor Ka Jhatka’

Shah Rukh Khan is now ready to make his small screen comeback with ‘Zor Ka Jhatka’ on Imagine TV, and claims he will beat all competition on television.
“I am the badshah of bedroom. Now people may say I am being vulgar, but the kind of entertainment I provide to my viewers enjoying in their bedrooms – no one else can,” Shah Rukh, told reporters here on Friday.
Looking dapper in a black suit and a white shirt, Shah Rukh spoke at the grand launch of the show, the Indian edition of internationally popular show ‘Wipeout’.
Shah Rukh will take 28 TV stars out of their comfort zone to battle out each other in an obstacle course set in Argentina.
The participants on the show include Akashdeep Saigal, Amit Sareen, Ashima Bhalla, Bakhtiyaar Irani, Claudia Ciesla, Debina Bonnerjee, Gaurav Chopraa, Jennifer Winget, Karishma Tanna, Kushal Punjabi, Narayani Shastri, Natasha Suri, Payal Rohatgi, Priyadarshani Singh, Raja Chaudhary, Rohit Verma, Simran Kaur Mundi among others.
They will be challenged by Shah Rukh to a series of hilarious tasks.
The prize money is worth Rs 1.5 crore, including a mega cash prize for the winner of the finale.
Known for his perfect comic timing and snazzy dialogues, Shah Rukh will add spunk to the show.
“I’m looking forward to being a super funny host-commentator. In fact, my children and I have watched the international version often and really loved it. I am sure to ‘Wipeout’ all your worries and make you have loads of fun,”
said Shah Rukh, who earlier hosted shows like ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ and ‘Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?’.
Sameer Nair, CEO of Turner General Entertainment Networks India Pvt Ltd, says the show will be a hit among all age groups.

“Simply put, it is an outstanding entertainer…something that the whole family can watch together. The combination of a super star host, bizarrely challenging obstacles, enthusiastic and competitive contestants and a whole lot of bloopers will make this show a must watch, night after night,” said Nair.
The shooting will begin in Argentina in January.