“I think Anushka and Kangna are two people who are always very well turned out. It looks very effortless,” said the actress at the Jabong Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani collection launch here Wednesday.

She added, “It doesn’t look like they have been put together by a stylist. I think they carry off Indian and western equally comfortably.”

Anushka Shrma, Deepika Padukone And Kangana Ranaut

The leggy lass was present at the Jabong Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani collection launch in Mumbai on Wednesday, where she said, “I think Anushka and Kangana are two people who are always very well turned out. It looks very effortless. It doesn’t look like they have been put together by a stylist. I think they carry off Indian and western equally comfortably.”

Anushka Shrma, Deepika Padukone And Kangana Ranaut

While Deepika and Anushka made their Bollywood debut with Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om (2007) and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), respectively, Kangana entered filmdom with the 2006 hit movie Gangster-A Love Story.

Deepika will next be seen in Ayan Mukherjee’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani with Ranbir Kapoor, slated for a May 31 release.

Anushka Sharma

Spunky, effervescent and vivaciously energetic, Anushka Sharma is one mystery woman who can charm any one with her positive outlook and absolutely ravishing personality. While she easily made the nation go ‘ainvayi ainvayi loot gaya’ to her tunes, this wonder girl has zoomed in to the A-list of actresses, more like chalk and cheese!

With a career break through performance in a role opposite the Badshah to the latest Bijlee avatar in her last flick, Anushka Sharma stands as an embodiment of creativity, talent and incredible passion. Quiz her about her journey and the always punctual and perfect lady answers with that sparkling smile, “It has been a long journey but not a tiring one. I enjoy every moment of whatever I am doing. The audience appreciation just adds on to the great feeling and vibe that I get from the industry. I’m flattered! I was pretty young when I did Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Today, when I look back I feel happy because I have not just evolved as an actor, but as a person too.”

With a stellar performance as the on-the-bounce wedding planner in Band Baaja Baraat, Anushka has clearly moved in to the heavyweight club, with the Media going oo-la-la about everything that she does. But it was definitely clinching a Best Actress trophy at an Awards show two years back dethroning some power house performers like Kajol and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from the coveted throne which made her life. “That day was the best day, that moment was the best moment of my life. I felt at the top of the world! It was more of an epiphany to me as it made me look at my work with a lot more passion and interest. It’s a great feeling to be appreciated, but at the same time you know that you have raised the bar and you can’t dwindle. The journey so far has been eventful! I have worked really hard to be where I’m today”, gushed in an excited Anushka.

The leggy actress who adores and wishes to have played Manisha Koirala’s role in Dil Se is a hardcore fashionista. From jumpsuits to long gowns, Anarkalis to the LBDs, this woman has donned all with élan and equal panache. Talk about her innate dressing sense and she laughs it all off. “I always loved dressing myself and in my head I know I am the prettiest woman around although I know that in reality, its not what is true. But then, I am not too picky about my dresses. Making myself look beautiful comes quite naturally to me and that is one quality that has benefited me a lot.”

She is sweet with a hint of salt in it as we can probably put it. Unabashedly straight forward and practical to the core, Anushka confides that she inherits that trait from her father. “My father is an army man and I have always had these short principles that he has taught me. It makes me rude at times, but its all for the right reasons. I don’t want someone to stand up for me and fight. I am strong enough to do that myself and that’s why I take on my fights all alone. I can’t really be dishonest to someone just for the fun that I get out of it. I like calling a spade, a spade! Maybe all that doesn’t really work in the industry which favours diplomacy but then again I am thankful to my parents for instilling these genes into my body. I am the Anushka you get to see. I am real, at least,” was the words of wisdom from the otherwise happy-go-lucky girl.

With our lively Akira spreading love and life all around on her Birthday, Koimoi wishes our most adorable darling a very Happy Birthday.

The singers belted out hit numbers like Pee loon, Masakali and Ishq sufiyana and leaving the audience craving more. Kavita performed her hit numbers including “Iktaara” and her most recent Tumhi ho bandhu, while Mohit, known for his romantic ballads, wooed the crowd with Dooriyan, Pee loon, Masakali and Nadaan parindey.

It that was not enough, Sunidhi, known for her peppy and foot-tapping numbers, set the stage on fire when she took to the mic to render Ishq sufiyana, Aavaiye, Bin tere, Halkat jawani, Te amo, Babli badmaash and Yaaram.

The performances kept the audience on their feet – they were clapping, whistling, and dancing.

Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Prabhu Deva Arrives In Vancouver For TOIFA 2013

Hard Kaur, the face of hip hop in India, performed some of the most popular dance tracks like Peeney Do, Char baj gaye and Singh is king.

The Pareshaan fame singer Shalmali performed Lat lag gayee and her recent hit song Radha.

Not only that, multifaceted choreographer Shiamak Davar, revisited his singing days by crooning Jaane kisne song from his own album.

Another surprise for the evening was a duet by Shalmali and Hard Kaur. They mesmerised the audience by singing hits like Daaru desi and Ek glassy and their closing act of Gangnam style was the cherry on the cake.

Host Neha Dhupia thoroughly entertained the eager crowd with her humour and witty oneliners. The icing on the cake was a competition titled “Kaun Banega Neha Ka Pati (husband)” where Neha asked a few Punjabi boys from the crowd to dance on item songs and later shortlisted the best among the lot.

The first day witnessed arrival of some of the known names from Bollywood including Anurag Basu, Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Gauri Khan, Karan Johar, Urmila Matondkar and Gauri Shinde.

Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Madhur Bhandarkar and Sujoy Ghosh are expected to join them soon.

“In Zila Ghaziabad there was no place for girls and this is the reason why despite four-five women in there, it essentially turned out to be an all-male show. It is different though in case of Meerut Junction. This time around women have a very meaty part to play and yet again there is requirement of two actresses. The ones who are on the top of the list for Anand are Anushka Sharma and Huma Qureshi”, informs a source.

Anushka Sharma, Abhishek Bachchan and Huma Qureshi

It is the kind of work that they have done in the past that has tilted the balance in their favour.

“Anushka has proven that she can play a small town girl really well. Right from Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi to Band Baaja Baaraat and very recent Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, there are ample examples. On the other hand Huma has perfected that art with films like Gangs of Wasseypur and Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana. For a film set in Meerut, Anushka and Huma are just the right personalities”, the source adds, “They would seep into the entire milieu really well.”

However for that to happen, first and foremost Anand needs to bring them on board. On contacted, Anand didn’t deny the developments, “Yes, I am reaching out to them. They are the best fit for my film.”

If at all this development indeed ends up taking some concrete shape, it would be the first ever instance of Abhishek coming together with either of the two heroines.

Salman Khan In Ek Tha Tiger Movie Poster

Yash Raj Films makes a major breakthrough in Japan – a significant territory that has eluded an Indian cinema presence in a big way until now. But things are about to change. And this change has been made possible by YRF tying up with Japan’s oldest major movie studio and entertainment company known for its film and television productions - Nikkatsu Corporation, who will be releasing the Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif historic blockbuster, Ek Tha Tiger, directed by Kabir Khan. The release is planned for 7th March i.e. today with a grand premiere in Tokyo. This will be followed by Yash Chopra’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma releasing later this summer.

As part of the exciting week planned in Japan, a press conference was held yesterday in Osaka -’Bollywood Meets Kansai’, and was attended by Ek Tha Tiger Director, Kabir Khan, Head of YRF Overseas - Avtar Panesar and Head of YRF Production - Aashish Singh. The conference was hosted by the Consul General of India, Mr. Vikas Swarup (also the well-known writer of Q&A – a book which went on to be made in to Slumdog Millionaire) along with more than 30 representatives of leading media outlets, including  TV crews from MBS and KTV, who were present at the event.

The Consul General along with Kabir Khan and the esteemed guests of honour, touched upon the vibrant Indian Film Industry and its emergence as a major export from India and how the arrival of Indian Films is extremely thrilling for the Japanese people and the 26,000 Indians that live there. Kabir Khan spoke about how the film was made, the stars and the locations used in the film and his desire to shoot in Japan in the near future.

Aashish Singh was quite impressed by the locations he saw during his visit to Japan and Avtar Panesar stressed upon the business of Bollywood in the international Markets and the dynamic association of YRF with Nikkatsu, a reputed company that has a 100 year history. He also touched upon how this release is being watched closely not just by YRF but the entire Indian film industry.

Stay tuned for more as we get details of the premiere of Ek tha Tiger which took place today!

The vivacious Anushka was the most liked and wanted female celebrity online in the months of December 2012 and January 2013, while Salman topped the survey in the male category in a study, conducted by Kwaab.com, an online social cataloguing portal.

Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma

Salman Khan

Salman Khan was omnipresent all evening and was quite brilliant at playing the perfect show presenter for the evening. He kept his look simple yet stylish in his Black suit.

Salman Khan

Most men in Bollywood kept their look simple and played safe with Black. However the actresses made up for it all by flashing their best look this evening.

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra whose delicious Barfi! rocked at all the previous Award functions was prepared to face the shutterbugs in her metallic shiny dress designed by Shehla Khan. The boatline neck and back open dress made her look stunning, to point out the obvious.

Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan who won the Best Actress Award was seen wearing a Purple saree with glossy black blouse. She was yet again holding up the mantel for her favorite designer Sabyasachi.

Sridevi

Sridevi

Sridevi has been going the Vidya way, it seems. Contrary to her Western look at the Filmfare Awards, she decided to go for the traditional look this time. She confidently posed in her Sabyasachi designed black kurta with heavy embroidery with a lehenga at the Red Carpet.

Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma who usually flaunts herself in western clothes, too decided to go Indian this evening. She was seen in a gorgeous black and pink saree designed by Manish Malhotra.

Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha gave us a pleasant surprise by looking amazing in her white embroidered anarkali by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla.

Aditi Rao Hydari

Aditi Rao Hydari

Aditi Rao Hydari whose recent film Murder 3 hit the screens last Friday, was looking lovely in her Payal Singhal designed peach saree. Her minimal make up look was suiting her well.

Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez was in beautiful best. The former Miss Sri Lanka was making quite a statement in her black and red, off shoulder Lanvin gown.

Ileana D’Cruz

Ileana D’Cruz

Ileana D’Cruz who made a remarkable entry in Bollywood last year, was seen in casual floral dress by Dolce and Gabbana.

Hema Malini

Hema Malini

Koimoi’s pick for the most beautiful lady of the evening has to be Hema Malini. The Drem Girl made an elegant appearance in a fabulous white saree which she adequately teamed up with fine accessories. She truly looked agelessly glamorous and stunning.

The Star Guild Awards wrapped up with immense energy and great pomp and show staying true to the Bollywood style of Awards nights.

She won the best actor (female) for comedy/romance trophy at the recent Stardust awards here.

“Whenever I get an award, I don’t understand what to say while receiving it on the stage. I have nothing to say. Sometimes, only because I get so hassled because of the speech, I say ‘don’t give me awards’,” the 24-year-old said in an interview.

However, Anushka admits awards make her parents happy.

“The first time that I won an award, I felt very nice. My parents were very happy. So I feel good winning these awards because it gives so much happiness to my parents,” she said.

Anushka Sharma At ‘Stardust Awards 2013′

Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma At Stardust Awards 2013

Anushka Sharma looked beautiful in her Giorgio Armani black ruffled gown. This year has been very crucial for her. Despite the massive disappointment with YRF’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan, her remarkable performance was a show stealer.

Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha At Stardust Awards 2013

Sonakshi Sinha, who appeared in Rowdy Rathore, Dabangg 2 and Son Of Sardaar, had a remarkable 2012 as well. Sonakshi however looked extremely uncomfortable in her blue off shoulder Marchesa dress.

Bipasha Basu

Bipasha Basu At Stardust Awards 2013

Bipasha Basu, who was named the Style Icon of the year, was dressed in her glamorous best. Her Gucci dress was stunning and the new hairstyle was done perfectly.

Vidya Balan

Siddharth Roy Kapur And Vidya Balan At Stardust Awards 2013

Lady Luck has been extremely gracious on Vidya Balan. The last few years have been very successful for her. She has given stupendous performances in every role she has taken up, be it 2011’s The Dirty Picture or 2012’s Kahaani. She made an appearance with husband Siddharth Roy Kapur at the event. Vidya wore a chrome yellow and black saree which was smartly designed by her favorite designer Sabyasachi.

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra At Stardust Awards 2013

Priyanka Chopra who had a delicious year with Barfi! looked extremely delighted and confident on the red carpet. She wore a beautiful black halter neck dress.

Aditi Rao Hydari

Aditi Rao Hydari At Stardust Awards 2013

Aditi Rao Hydari looked simply hot in her metallic jumpsuit. The actress is all set to star in Murder 3.

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan At Stardust Awards 2013

Amitabh Bachchan looked as regal as ever. That man simply exhibits grandeur. Dressed in a black band gala and trousers, he looked Royal. He was the most handsome man at the event, even at 70!

Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh At Stardust Awards 2013

Ranveer Singh was seen sporting stylishly his Ram Leela look and was wearing a black suit.

Parineeti Chopra

Parineeti Choprat At Stardust Awards 2013

Parineeti Chopra was dressed traditionally. She wore a Manish Malhotra designed black lehenga and choli and looked really pretty.

Raveena Tandon

Raveena Tandon At Stardust Awards 2013

Raveena Tandon also sizzled gold in Manish Malhotra designed Anarkali suit.

Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt At Stardust Awards 2013

Alia Bhatt who is the new face of youth power in Bollywood looked beautiful in her white Shehla Khan designed gown.

Vyajayanthimala

Vyajayanthimala At Stardust Awards 2013

The surprise package of the Star Dust Red carpet was yesteryear actress Vyajayanthimala who made a rare appearance in her Royal Blue Nalli Silk Saree.

The 70-year-old received the ‘Star of the Century Award’ at the gala night that was held here Saturday and also picked up the award on behalf of his son Abhishek for his role in “Bol Bachchan”.

“So seems like everyone is keen on Stardust awards… here it comes, Abhishek for Bol Bachchan best actor comedy/romance. And one slightly tall gentleman who has been around for 44 years got Star of the Century Award,” he tweeted.

“Abhishek in New York for shoot, so I went up for his too… double trouble tonight (Saturday)! They asked me to dance to ‘Jumma Chumma’ (from the film Hum). I asked during ‘Jumma…’ who do I have to kiss? And all the lovely ladies in the front row ran up the stage – guess who?”

“Vidya, Priyanka, Parineeti (Chopra), Anushka (Sharma), Bipasha (Basu)…and I gave them all a peck. It’s been a generous day,” he further tweeted.

Anushka Sharma

She romanced him in her first movie Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and then wooed him in Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Anushka Sharma says that superstar Shah Rukh Khan is the most romantic actor, both on and off the screen.

“You really have to ask me that question? Obviously Shah Rukh Khan. On screen and off-screen, everywhere, it’s Shah Rukh Khan,” she told reporters when asked to name the most romantic hero.

She was speaking at the unveiling of Geetanjali’s Valentine jewellery collection Thursday.

“He (SRK) respects women a lot and I think that is something extremely nice. He is extremely charming,” added the model-turned actress who is five-year-old in filmdom.

Expression of love may be larger-than-life in movies, but in real life, Anushka feels love is all about small gestures and not grand displays.

“It (love) is a very subjective thing. To me, I prefer simplicity. I will find love in very small gestures and not in big displays or ways like booking a whole restaurant and all,” Anushka said.

“I think it’s more about small, small things – like when unexpectedly someone can shower you with love and attention. To me that’s more special,” she added.

Often seen as chirpy and bubbly girl on celluloid, Anushka’s last outing was Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola where she featured as spunky girl. Her forthcoming projects are Bombay Velvet and P.K. with superstar Aamir Khan.