D. Majethia and Canada-based RJ Stithpragya Mohan to walk away with the winner's trophy and cash prize of Rs 1 crore.

The show started off with 22 contestants - 11 celebrities and 11 non-celebrities, who were left marooned on a secluded island in the Philippines for 45 days, where even the basic amenities weren't available. Among the celebrity contestants were Rajesh Khera, Abhinav Shukla, Priyanka Bassi, Payal Rohatgi, Sangram Singh, Munisha Khatwani, Karan Patel, Sylvie, Shilpa Saklani, Rohit Narang and Majethia.

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D. Majethia and Canada-based RJ Stithpragya Mohan to walk away with the winner's trophy and cash prize of Rs 1 crore.

The show started off with 22 contestants - 11 celebrities and 11 non-celebrities, who were left marooned on a secluded island in the Philippines for 45 days, where even the basic amenities weren't available. Among the celebrity contestants were Rajesh Khera, Abhinav Shukla, Priyanka Bassi, Payal Rohatgi, Sangram Singh, Munisha Khatwani, Karan Patel, Sylvie, Shilpa Saklani, Rohit Narang and Majethia.

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The movie which is a light-hearted romantic comedy has created waves and is in demand when it comes to international market. It was selected to inaugurate the prestigious India International Film Festival, Tamp Bay, Florida, USA, that began on 17th Feb 2012 at the world famous Channelside Cinemas in Tampa Bay.

'Love Wrinkle Free' comes with a tagline which says 'an anti-ageing comedy' and such creative and interesting idea could come from a man, who has been worked with the acclaimed Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the cult film 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'. The film is being acclaimed worldwide in the best of International Film festivals and global community.

The appreciation has brought admirers from different sections of the society as 40 investors are showing keen interest in the film, while 20 different countries and 15 religions too are fascinated with the work. The flick which has grabbed eyeballs after its selection in many prestigious film festivals worldwide, the interest of a cinegoer surely rises and to treat the Indian audiences, the movie is expected to release this year by May.

On withholding attention and also about the international acclamation, director Sandeep Mohan claims, "The ensemble cast Ash Chandler , Shernaz Patel , Seema Rahmani and Ashwin Mushran amongst others delivering their most power packed fun-filled performances, I am quite sure watching this film will take all of us back by quite a few years into a youthful journey in our lives. What is also receiving a lot of appreciation is the clutter breaking soul stirring music of the film by the likes of Remo Fernandes , Shibani Kashyap and Giju John amongst others.

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"It (Khiladi) is a title for me. Wherever I go people call me Khiladi.

I have always been referred to as Khiladi (sic)," the actor said. Khiladi 786 is an upcoming action comedy film directed by Ashish R Mohan starring Ileana D'Cruz, Paresh Rawal and Himesh Reshammiya.

"It has been 12 years that I haven't done that kindof a film.I think the role it was written for me.

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I am happy to be doing action films again," Akshay said. The 44-year-old began his acting career with action films but later took a break to dabble mainly in comedy.

The actor earned the nickname of 'Khiladi' for his action-romantic-comedy films like Khiladi (1992), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1993), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), Mr and Mrs Khiladi (1997), International Khiladi (1999) and Khiladi 420 (2000). Khiladi 786 is slated for release in Diwali.

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"It (Khiladi) is a title for me. Wherever I go people call me Khiladi.

I have always been referred to as Khiladi (sic)," the actor said. Khiladi 786 is an upcoming action comedy film directed by Ashish R Mohan starring Ileana D'Cruz, Paresh Rawal and Himesh Reshammiya.

"It has been 12 years that I haven't done that kindof a film.I think the role it was written for me.

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I am happy to be doing action films again," Akshay said. The 44-year-old began his acting career with action films but later took a break to dabble mainly in comedy.

The actor earned the nickname of 'Khiladi' for his action-romantic-comedy films like Khiladi (1992), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1993), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), Mr and Mrs Khiladi (1997), International Khiladi (1999) and Khiladi 420 (2000). Khiladi 786 is slated for release in Diwali.

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However, Oberoi, who is an ambassador for the World Health Organisation's anti-smoking movement, denied the allegations stating that he was not smoking but had just come to the restaurant to meet his friends. Based on a tip-off, a team of cops led by ACP Vasant Dhoble entered Mabrook restaurant located in Sahara Hotel at midnight.

Around 23 people present in the restaurant were smoking shisha, which is a blend of molasses, fruit and tobacco. Customers made a mad scramble for the exit when they noticed the police, but were barred from leaving.

Fifteen hookahs were seized and the 23 people were rounded up. Actor Vivek Oberoi, who was among those present, asked the ACP to let him go stating that he had not consumed tobacco.

When the police refused, he told them that the incident would tarnish his image as he was part of an anti-smoking campaign. The police then warned him against interfering in their investigations.

After the raid, the police took down contact details, addresses and statements of the 23 customers after which they were allowed to go. The restaurant's manager, Jagdish Patoshi, 31, was booked under sections 394, R W (471) of the BMC Act.

When contacted, DCP B.G.

Shekhar (Enforcement) confirmed the incident saying, "Investigations are on. Every customer named in the FIR filed by the SS branch will be called for proper questioning.

A case under section 4 R W (21) of Tobacco Act has been registered." An official from the Sahara Star Hotel denied having any knowledge of the incident.

"Nothing of this sort has happened to my knowledge. Selling of hookahs is banned and we don't resort to such activities in Sahara Star," said Rajesh Mohan , head strategy manager of the Hotel.

Despite repeated attempts, Vivek Oberoi remained unreachable. However his father, Suresh Oberoi, said, "My son does not smoke or drink, he is the anti-tobacco ambassador appointed by the UN.

We have received a letter of apology from the hotel for the inconvenience caused to my son." (less)

Does the government provide special provisions for the biggest film industry in the world that churns out over a thousand films per year? Are various taxes taking away a part of Bollywood's profit? Do Bollywood stars and filmmakers enjoy any perks in the form of tax rebates? This week, Bollywood Big Story debates: Budget 2012 Dega Bollywood Ko Relief Ya Grief? Tune in this Sat, March 17 at 12.30 pm only on zoOm -India's No 1 Bollywood channel.

Komal Nahta, Trade Analyst "Bollywood personalities are misrepresented. The government thinks it's a glamourous industry and everyone leads a luxurious life, but the truth is: only five per cent of the people here are actually rich.

" Vikas Mohan, Trade Analyst "40 per cent of the film's budget goes in taxes." Aamir Khan , Actor "I don't think the entertainment taxes should increase.

" Onir, Filmmaker "Some countries support their film industries, but our government believes in imposing heavy taxes and exploiting us." Abhay Deol , Actor "Some countries treat cinema as art and help them thrive.

I would love to see the Indian government support us." Sanjay Suri , Actor "Government eats into our profit share with VAT, entertainment tax, service tax, etc.

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It is also home to many vendors and beggars. If romance flows on the beach, child labourers are also a common sight.

Pandiraj, who started his journey in the industry by exploring the world of children in his directorial debut Pasanga , which won national awards, has attempted to advocate the cause of educating young children who sell the sundal snacks on Marina beach. Ambikapathy ('Pakada' Pandian) comes to Chennai from a remote village.

He makes Marina beach his home and earns his livelihood by selling water packets. He soon befriends children of his age group, who are involved in small businesses there.

It is fun under the sun for children, who are cared and loved by grandpa (Sundararajan), a beggar, and a postman (Jithan Mohan). A singer (Attakathi Aarumugam) and his daughter also live on the beach.

The story has a subplot, where the director shows the romance of a young couple (Siva Karthikeyan and Oviya), regular visitors of Marina. Pandiraj blends all characters to send a strong message about the need to provide every basic education to every child for a better tomorrow.

Marina is a feel-good film that moves at a leisurely pace advocating a strong message. Pandiraj takes a close look at the deprived class them and their plight.

Despite touching upon such a serious issue, the script is fun filled and lively. With romance as accompaniment, the director conveys a message about upliftment of child labours and he must be lauded for making all the characters so real.

But the movie also has a documentary feeling at some places. It also suffers from stereotypical portrayal of characters.

The selection of other supporting characters makes the film stereotypical. The beggar, the singer and his daughter, the horse rider, and the postman look real.

But the way Pandiraj has put them together around these children and the way he uses them to move the story are cliched. The twists involving these characters are quite predictable and hence they mar the overall impact of the movie.

All the characters revolve around Pakada Pandian and the young artist delivers a good performance. Siva Karthikeyan's one-liners elicit laughter.

Oviya is wasted as she has little scope in the script. Others in the cast, from child artistes to Sundararajan to Jithan Ramesh, fit well into their roles.

The kids emote well and almost live the characters. Cinematographer Vijay's captured the life and colours of Marina in a pleasing manner.

Debutant music director Girish background music is lively, especially in horse race scene. His music effortlessly replaces dialogues in many places.

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Language would not be a bar with her if she got to work under her 'favourite' director whose "Chokher Bali" she had seen and liked, Dhupia said. "From Rituparno Ghosh's rich oeuvre and from what I have known about him, he is one director from Bengal, a land of creative people, I shall undoubtedly love to work with," the "Kyaa Kool Hai Hum" actor told PTI.

Dhupia, the Femina Miss India winner in 2002, was in town to inaugurate a new lounge here recently. Neha, whose performance in "Shootout at Lokhandwala" was praised by critics, said she was open to offers from other directors as well from Bengal from where so many big names came to the world of cinema, provided they were good.

About her upcoming Bollywood projects, Neha said she was enthusiastic about the Kabeer Kaushik film 'Maximum' with Sonu Sood and "Raftaar 24x7" with Imran Hasmi. "I am now counting on these two movies which are very different in treatment and execution, and both will be released by this year," she said.

Besides Sood, 'Maximum', an action drama centering two supercops, features Naseeruddin Shah , Vinay Pathak, Mohan Agashe among others. In Shamim Desai's Raftaar 24X7 , based on the life of a famed journalist, Neha is paired opposite Emraan Hashmi, she disclosed.

Neha, who had also come up as Eva Braun in the film Dear Friend Hitler on the life of Mahatma Gandhi , rated Kolkata's party scene as very happening and very cosmopolitan reflecting good culture as evident in the selection of songs by DJs. Neha inaugurated a poolside lounge 'Inferno' at The Chrome Hotel, a new entrant in the Kolkata party circuit (less)

Here are top 10 developments in the case; 1) Sources in the Mumbai Police tell NDTV that the counter complaint filed by the actor last night against Mr Sharma does not stand. In his complaint, Saif has alleged that Mr Sharma's father-in-law punched him first and that the duo abused the women who were accompanying him at the restaurant.

He has also alleged that his eye was swollen after he was hit. But sources in the police say that after studying his application, the actor's injuries cannot be ascertained as he has not backed it up with a medical certificate.

2) Saif was dining with girlfriend and co-actor Kareena Kapoor and other Bollywood friends - Kareena's sister Karisma Kapoor; actor Amrita Arora and her husband, Shakeel Ladak; and Bilal Amrohi, a producer. 3) In his complaint, the actor has alleged that his eye got swollen after he was punched and that Bilal Amrohi and Shakeel Ladak too have got bruises on their chest.

4) Saif's lawyer Mohan Jayakar said "Saif was provoked after women at the table were abused. Filthy language was used by Mr Sharma.

" 5) Police say they will study Saif's application and then decide if it's a cognizable offence. So far, they insist, they haven't given a clean chit to either the actor or Mr Sharma.

"We are studying the restaurant's CCTV footage. The security cameras at the staircase of the restaurant where the incident occurred did not capture the fight," a senior police official said, adding that statements of actresses Kareena Kapoor and Amrita Arora will now be recorded.

6) At around 7:50 pm on Wednesday, Saif was arrested by the police at his lawyer's office based on a complaint by Mr Sharma. Girlfriend and co-star Kareena Kapoor accompanied him.

Around 90 minutes later, he left the Colaba police station after having paid Rs. 15,000 and being granted bail.

7) Giving his side of the story, Saif said Mr Sharma was rude to the women at his table and when Saif intervened, Mr Sharma threw the first punch. 8) In a press statement released just after he got bail, Saif said, "I don't think any gentleman would have behaved differently.

The CCTV footage in the restaurant will prove everything." 9) In his version of events, Mr Sharma says he sent a note to Saif's table, asking his group to talk a little softer.

"They were making a lot of noise. And we asked the management to ask them to be quiet so that we could also enjoy our evening.

This failed on about three occasions at least." Mr Sharma says his family and he decided to leave the restaurant; on their way out, they ran into Saif who had left Wasabi and was on his way back in.

At this point, Mr Sharma says, Saif struck. 10) Saif's home production, Agent Vinod , releases on March 23.

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