Stars leave for Colombo to attend IIFA

By ndtv.com

The Hindi film industry stands divided on the issue of whether to attend the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards. While some stars have declared that they won't be attending the award function, others like Lara Dutta, Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi and Boman Irani amongst others are in Colombo to attend IIFA. Here's a look...

Ex Miss Universe and Bollywood actress Lara Dutta arrives at the Mumbai airport to leave for Colombo.

Actor Riteish Deshmukh steps out of his car to catch a flight to Colombo.

Actor Boman Irani waves at the photographers just before leaving for Colombo.

Music composer and singer Salim Merchant arrives at the Mumbai airport.

Vivek Oberoi speaks to the media at the Mumbai airport just before leaving for Colombo.

Vikram Phadnis arrives at the Mumbai airport.

Lara Dutta goes in for a security check at the Mumbai airport.

Lara speaks to Boman Irani at the Mumbai airport.

Lara Dutta will be performing on stage at this year's IIFA.

Riteish Deshmukh gets ready to board the flight to Colombo.

Lara Dutta at the Mumbai airport.

Riteish waits near an eating joint at the Mumbai airport.

Lara at the Mumbai airport.

Vivek arrives at the Mumbai airport.

Salim Merchant at the Mumbai airport.

Lara Dutta arrives at the Mumbai airport.

Riteish poses for the shutterbugs just before leaving for Colombo.

Dia Mirza at the Mumbai airport.

Sharman Joshi at the Mumbai airport.

Zarine Khan at the Mumbai airport.

Manish Malhotra at the Mumbai airport.

Rocky S at the Mumbai airport.

Sonu Sood at the Mumbai airport.

Ronit Roy at the Mumbai airport.

Nandita Methani at the Mumbai airport.

Hansika Motwani at the Mumbai airport.

IIFA Diary: Lara, Mahesh Bhupathi spotted together

By ndtv.com

After attending the Filmfare awards together, actress Lara Dutta and tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi gave another hint of their relationship by together attending the fashion extravaganza at the ongoing International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) weekend here.(Photo: AFP)

The couple looked very much in love while walking the green carpet Thursday. While Lara looked ravishing in a black and white short dress, Mahesh was dressed in blue jeans and white shirt with a dark blue blazer. 

The couple earlier denied reports of their affair, but their recent appearances together have cleared the air regarding their relationship. (Photo: AFP)

Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu poses during her arrival for a fashion show during the three day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards events in Colombo on June 3, 2010. Bollywood actors are in Sri Lanka to attend the three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards that begins in Colombo on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Bollywood actor Salman Khan arrives for a fashion show during the three day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards events in Colombo on June 3, 2010. Bollywood actors are in Sri Lanka to attend the three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards that begins in Colombo on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Bollywood actor Ritesh Deshmukh (R) poses with Sri Lankan-born Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez during their arrival for a fashion show during the three day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards events in Colombo on June 3, 2010. Bollywood actors are in Sri Lanka to attend the three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards that begins in Colombo on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor speaks with media during his arrival for a fashion show during the three day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards events in Colombo on June 3, 2010. Bollywood actors are in Sri Lanka to attend the three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards that begins in Colombo on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt poses during his arrival for a fashion show during the three day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards events in Colombo on June 3, 2010. Bollywood actors are in Sri Lanka to attend the three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards that begins in Colombo on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Bollywood actor Salman Khan (L) arrives for a fashion show during the three day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards events in Colombo on June 3, 2010. Bollywood actors are in Sri Lanka to attend the three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards that begins in Colombo on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lankan cricket team captain Kumar Sangakkara (L) arrives with his wife for a fashion show during the three day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards events in Colombo on June 3, 2010. Bollywood actors are in Sri Lanka to attend the three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards that begins in Colombo on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Bollywood actor Salman Khan (R) and Sri Lankan-born Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez (L) sit in a coffee shop in Colombo on June 3, 2010, to attend the three day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards. Bollywood actors are in Sri Lanka to attend the three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards that begins in Colombo on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Bollywood actor Salman Khan (2nd L) and Sri Lankan-born Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez (L) sit in a coffee shop in Colombo on June 3, 2010, to attend the three day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards. Bollywood actors are in Sri Lanka to attend the three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards that begins in Colombo on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Bollywood's glam dolls go de-glam

By ndtv.com

After having seen Deepika Padukone at her glamorous best in all her past films, get set to see theOm Shanti Ombeauty in an all new avatar in Ashutosh Gowariker'sKhelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey. Deepika will be seen in a completely de-glam avatar wearing traditional Bengali sarees.

Here's a look at a few other beauties who have donned a de-glam look in the past.

Who can forget former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan inDhoom 2but get set to see the actress without any trace of make-up in her forthcoming movieRaavan, which is due to release this June.

It is not for the first time that Ash will be seen without make up, the pretty actress went plain Jane forProvoked,Mistress of Spices,RaincoatandChokher Bali.

Bollywood's sensuous Bipasha Basu will shed her oomph to play a Kashmiri girl inLamha. Bips was seen sans makeup in Bengali filmShob Choritro alponik.

Glam doll Katrina Kaif will be seen in a de-glam role for the first time in her career. She will be seen in cotton saris in her forthcoming filmRajneetiopposite Ranbir Kapoor.

Priyanka Chopra got much critical acclaim for her role in Vishal Bharadwaj'sKaminey. The actress will again be seen in a de-glam role inSaat Khoon Maaf.

Slumdog Millionairebabe Freida Pinto will be seen in a plain avatar in her forthcoming Woody Allen film.

Kareena Kapoor was seen in a de-glam avatar in her debut filmRefugeeand then for her critically acclaimed filmDev.

Urmila Matondkar:Pinjar, Ek Hasinsa Thi

Lara Dutta:Billu

Shilpa Shetty:Phir Milenge

Preity Zinta:Heroes, Heaven On Earth

Sushmita Sen:RGV Ki Aag, Chingari

Karisma Kapoor:Fiza

Raima Sen:The Japanese Wife

Rani Mukherjee: Black, Paheli

Sameera Reddy:Kaalpurush

Hrishita Bhatt:Haasil

Tabu:Viraasat, Astitva

Minissha Lamba:Well Done Abba, Yahan.

Raveena Tandon:Satta

Ayesha Takia:Dor

Manisha Koirala:Bombay, Dil Se, 1942- A Love Story.

Madhuri Dixit:Mrityudand

Tulip Joshi:Matrubhoomi

Sridevi:Sadma, Army

Rituparna Sen Gupta:Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh