Ajay, Kareena Roar in Singham Returns

The first look of Singham Returns, the sequel to 2011 hit Singham, is out. The poster of the film stars Ajay Devgn, who reprises his role as a cop in the movie, and Kareena Kapoor, both wearing sunglasses tinged with saffron and green, the colours of the Indian flag. Singham Returns, which releases on Independence Day, is likely to be packed with thrilling car chases and gravity-defying action in the manner that director Rohit Shetty is famous for. 

Ajay, who appears super-excited about the movie, also shared the date of the launch of the movie's trailer and tweeted: Aur haan.. 11th July ko hai @SinghamReturns ka trailer launch, mark the date #SinghamReturns.

This picture was posted on Twitter by @ajaydevgn 

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Kareena Kapoor Khan walks the ramp for Rajesh Pratal Singh at the LFW SR 2014

The Grand Finale show by top couturier Rajesh Pratap Singh presented by Lakmé Absolute was a scintillating fashion offering that concluded Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. Raising the curtain on this season’s style statement, Lakmé along with Rajesh Pratap Singh created a visual treat of fashion and makeup. It was all about high octane fashion and makeup trends that will excite fashion enthusiast during the coming season.

Inspired by ‘Illusions’ – Lakmé’s statement for the season, the finale was a magnificent interplay of light on colour and was a true depiction of Rajesh’s signature style. Complementing the outfits, the makeup was conceptualized with the new Lakmé Absolute Illusion range, comprising of eight metallic shimmer eye shadows monos and four limited edition nail colors.

Mirrors framed with lit diyas ran through the centre of the ramp while giant trees made an impressive décor and turned the lawns of the Hotel Grand Hyatt into a magical wonderland. To match the glamour and glitz of the Lakmé Absolute Illusion range, Rajesh Pratap Singh’s collection titled “Illusion” played with contrasts as sheer fabrics moved gracefully from relaxed shapes in pastels to stronger solids. Pastels and metallic yarns came in perfect harmony to move into sheer glass weaves and then culminated in black and midnight shades with shimmering silver highlights.

14mar LFWSR RajeshPratap10 300x200 Kareena Kapoor Khan walks the ramp for Rajesh Pratal Singh at the LFW SR 2014The fabric base exclusively created for; the “Illusions” collection had woven experiments in silver, stainless steel, paper, aluminium, hand woven and spun khadi, silk and linen. The “Illusion” story also brought trademark white shirts by Rajesh Pratap Singh as well as bias churi sleeves, the rustic bundi vest, structured jackets and the veil in more contemporary forms. The traditional adda (frames) hand embroidery method was tweaked to include metal.

The show opened with models wearing lit helmets with transparent graphic footwear in the iconic white Rajesh Pratap Singh shirts. Soon the pastel palette emerged with skirts, coats, jackets, glittering dresses, blousons; pinafores, coat dresses as well as shimmering shifts.

The black section was dazzling with mirror work on waistcoats, capris, jackets, tunics, tiny boleros, high waist trousers, belted shirt waisters, and gowns with placement mirrors and horizontal metal stripes. Men’s wear was stylish with jackets, Bermudas, kurtas, blousons with interesting colour blocking and detailing.

The finale was a burst of fireworks around the ramp as Kareena Kapoor Khan, the brand ambassador of Lakme glided in a fabulous long sleeved V-neck, low back glittering black gown.

The show also served as the launch of Lakme’s latest collection- Lakmé Absolute Illusion. The collection consists of Absolute Color Illusion Pearl Eyeshadows and Absolute Color Illusion Nail Colors. The makeup in the show brought alive this collection through metallic eye makeup on the models that created an interplay of color and light truly creating an illusion.

14mar LFWSR RajeshPratap08 300x200 Kareena Kapoor Khan walks the ramp for Rajesh Pratal Singh at the LFW SR 2014Rajesh Pratap Singh grand finale designer at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort, “It was indeed a great experience of bringing alive the Lakme statement ‘Illusion’ at the grand finale of Lakme Fashion Week. Lakme has always been a trend forecasters for the country and with my new collection we have successfully married the concept of Illusion and duality at its simplistic best. The shimmer fabrics, metallic eyes and avant-grande kaleidoscopic set-up, came together beautifully to bring alive Lakme Absolute Illusion on the ramp.”

Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovation Lakmé, “This season we have infused the magic of color and light into summer with the Lakmé Absolute Illusion range and Rajesh Pratap Singh’s collection at the grand finale brilliantly complimented this beauty statement. Kareena was stunning as she flaunted the cool metallic shades on the ramp – that are set to be the biggest trend this summer.”

The show fittingly brought down the curtains to another immensely successful season of Lakme Fashion Week.

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Assault charge slapped on Saif, 2 friends

The Esplanade court on Thursday framed charges of assault against actor Saif Ali Khan and two others accused of hitting a South African businessman at a five-star hotel in February 2012. Khan and his associates, Shakeel Ladak and Bilal Amrohi, were present in court as charges were framed under sections 325 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt) and 34 (common intention) of the IPC.

Responding to additional chief metropolitan magistrate S S Gulhane's query, the trio pleaded not guilty.

Public prosecutor Wajid Shaikh said the matter would now be heard on April 30. Saif is expected to attend the hearing unless he seeks exemption. Court documents show he had earlier sought exemptions, citing professional commitments.

Saif, Ladak and Amrohi were arrested after South African resident Iqbal Sharma lodged a complaint after a fight at a restaurant of the hotel on February 22, 2012. They were released on bail after providing a surety of Rs 15,000 each. A 120-page chargesheet, which was filed on December 20, 2012, lists 29 witnesses, more than 15 of them being independent ones. The witnesses include celebrities Malaika Arora Khan, her sister Amrita Arora Ladak and designer Vikram Phadnis who were also present at the dinner. But Saif's wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and her sister Karisma Kapoor, who were also present, have been excluded. The chargesheet includes a copy of the restaurant bill of Rs 66,216, which was paid by Saif.

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Would like to do 'Shuddhi' if approached: Deepika

Deepika Padukone has denied reports that she was approached for Karan Johar's much-discussed project 'Shuddhi' but said she was willing to do the film if offered. 

"I haven't been approached for the film yet. I don't know if they (makers) know what is happening with the film," Deepika said at an event. 

"At the point when Hrithik was doing it I would have definitely be interested in doing it. Now that he is not doing it, I don't know what is happening with the project," she said. 

The upcoming film under Karan Johar's home production is getting delayed over its casting. 

Earlier Kareena Kapoor Khan and Hrithik Roshan were to star in the film but Hrithik's illness delayed the project, forcing the actor to opt out. 

It is also not clear whether Kareena is still a part of the movie. 

When asked if she would do the role if approached, Deepika replied in the affirmative. 

"Yes I would do it, why not?... If Karan thinks I would do justice to it then I will do it. Though Hrithik is not doing the film, I would be okay to do the film with any other co-star. It all depends on what they plan to do with the project," she added. 

The film will be directed by Karan Malhotra of 'Agneepath' fame.

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