Even after more than two years of marriage, the romance between Bollywood’s leading couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan refuses to die.

The striking off-screen chemistry between the duo was for all to see at Oprah Winfrey’s show. And according to sources, the couple is often seen going lovey-dovey on film sets.

Recently, an eyewitness revealed that Abhishek couldn’t take eyes off his wife, after she came back rejuvenated from a spa treatment.The incident happened on the sets on Mani Ratnam’s ‘Raavan’, in which Abhishek will be seen playing the demon king and Aishwarya will play Sita.

According to a source, the hardships faced during the shoot of the film had taken a toll on Aishwarya, So, she took a day off to visit an uber exclusive spa centre for a spa treatment.When the lady returned, hubby dearest couldn’t stop gaping at the luminous beauty, to the amusement of the entire team.

Earlier, on Oprah Winfrey’s show, when Abhishek was asked, "What is it like being married to the most beautiful woman in the world?, he had said, "Pleasant on the eyes. Yeah, and she looks exactly the same. No, it`s true, you wake up and you are like ‘really’, even in the morning!"

Seems like this love’s labour has not gone lost!

Three-spined stickleback is a species of fish in which breeding males develop a red throat in order to attract females. Sticklebacks can breed several times over the course of the summer, but pay a heavy price since few survive for another year.

Now, in the study, evolutionary biologists, from Glasgow and Exeter universities, found "initial flashy displays" by males were not always successful at attracting a mate.

The study said some females waited until sexual signals were more honest as weaker males exhausted themselves with "shows" they could not sustain, reports The BBC.

Lead researcher Dr Jan Lindström found that the honesty of mating displays could vary dramatically over time.

Dr Lindström said: "Honesty in males mostly depends on how many opportunities there are to breed.

"If males can breed now but the future promises little in terms of further matings, all males should immediately reveal their ''true colours'' - so that the signals they produce are a reliable indication of their quality.

"But if males can potentially breed several times over the course of a breeding season, it pays those in best condition to keep some of their strength in reserve.

"In contrast, those males in poorer condition cannot afford to delay seeking a mate, so must signal as hard as they can - with the result that at the start of the breeding season a female cannot reliably judge a male''s quality from his signal.

"However, as time goes on, the poorer condition males must drop out of the competition, leaving only the better ones and making it easier for a female to pick a high quality mate."

Dr Lindström added: "We found that the redness of the males changed over the summer, with all starting out red but only those in good condition being able to sustain their colour.

"As predicted by our model, females seemed to ignore the redness of a male when choosing a mate in early summer, and only developed a preference for redder males later, once it became a more honest signal of a male''s quality."

The study will be published in the scientific journal, American Naturalist.

A news daily has claimed that RGV, the bold director of Bollywood, has an illegitimate daughter in Hyderabad. Although news abound about him having a family in Hyderabad, the filmmaker has always been tight-lipped about it.

However, the outspoken director has time and again let slip publicly that he doesn`t believe in the institution of marriage.

Could this be a hint at the truth behind this new development? His daughter is reportedly in her early twenties and is studying medicine.

If this is the truth, why not be your bold self and admit the fact in public, Ramu?

He is reportedly shooting in Hyderabad for ‘Rakta Charitra’ and he met with his family last week.

Last time there was a big controversy when he got his wife Twinkle Khanna to unbutton his jeans on the ramp. But this time Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar ensured that the same mistake was not repeated.

This time he sashayed down the ramp for Salman Khan's "Being Human" show at the ongoing HDIL India Couture Week here Tuesday. Dressed casually in slim fit jeans and a smart jacket with aviator glares, Akshay stopped on the ramp, posed in front of her and smilingly cautioned her not to unbutton his jeans again.

"I didn't know that the gesture would create such an uproar. I don't want to go to jail again, so no such retakes for that shot," a smiling Twinkle told IANS.

In April, Akshay had got Twinkle to unbutton his jeans for a fashion show when he walked the ramp as a brand ambassador. The act had put the couple in trouble - Akshay was summoned by police while his wife had to spend a few hours in jail.

Twinkle, an actress-turned-interior designer, was later released on bail.

Here's a first look of the Raju Hirani movie 3 idiots starring AAmir khan and Kareena kapoor.

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell rates Ricky Ponting as a better batsman than master blaster Sachin Tendulkar.

Through this statement, Chappell is believed to have started the war of words twelve days before Australia's first ODI against India.

Talking to Times Now, Chappell added that though the Indian spinners could trouble the Australian batsmen, the world champions are the favourites to win the series.

Chappell further said that the rivalry between India and Australia is for good for the game.

The first ODI of the seven-match series between India and Australia is to be played on October 25 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

Abhishek was quite content with the clothes he was made to wear for the movie.

"It was a welcome change to not have so many different costumes. And most importantly it was the requirement of the film", said the actor.

To ensure that Abhishek's clothes look sparkling clean, the director had ordered 10 sets of kurta-pyjamas.

"Abhishek plays a young forward-thinking politician who follows in the footsteps of his father (played by Paresh Rawal)," said director R. Balakrishnan, fondly called Balki.

Paa is a sensitive story about the relationship between a father and son, who suffers from Progeria, which causes premature ageing.

The movie also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Vidya Balan in key roles.

Actress Aishwarya Rai, who was supposed to feature on the reality show Dance Premier League, couldn't accept the offer due to her packed schedule and not on account of money issues, her publicist said Tuesday.

"A recent news story issued by a channel suggested Aishwarya Rai was ousted by Madhuri Dixit for one of their reality shows, citing money as an issue. We would wish to clarify that this is an act of fiction, fact being that Aishwarya, who is known to be a thorough professional, had to refuse the show on account of her commitment to films," her publicist said in a press statement.

The show is now being judged by Rani Mukerji along with dance guru Shiamak Davar.Aishwarya is currently busy shooting Sanjay Leela's Guzaarish.

"Her movies like Endhiran, Action Replay and Ravana are all nearing completion, so the subject of money and costing never did arise as discussions did not go beyond schedules and dates.

"The proposal had come to Aishwarya through the Moranis (the show producers) and even Shiamak pushed Aishwarya to do the show, but the dates could just not be worked out," said the publicist.

According to reports, Schrader, writer of classics like ‘Taxi Driver’ and ‘American Gigolo’, has apparently tied up with Mushtaq Shiekh andAnubhav Sinha to make a USD10 million-budgeted cops and mafia film titled ‘Xtrme City’.

The film has been announced by David Weisman’s ‘Vanishing Cinema LLC’ in unison with Shiekh and Sinha.

It is believed that SRK has almost given a nod for the same, thanks to his proximity with Mushtaq Shiekh, who did the screenplays of Khan’s films like ‘OSO’, ‘Billu’ and is also working on SRK’s under-production sci-fi thriller ‘Ra1’.

To be targeted at both domestic and international markets, ‘Xtrme City’ will be an action thriller set in the “brutal, impenetrable, criminal orbit of Mumbai”, say its makers.

“Spending time in India and working with a Bollywood talent like Shiekh has inspired and excited me to make a film accessible and meaningful to both Indian and American cultures,” said Schrader in a statement issued to the media. (ANI)

So far we've heard horror stories of Salman Khan's misbehaviour with his leading ladies. But Kareena Kapoor has a different story to tell.

"Salman has always been very protective. He has been there for me whenever I needed him. That's partly to do with the fact that my sister Karisma is very close friends with Salman and also his favourite co-star," said Kareena, who features with him in Main Aurr Mrs Khanna.

Just how caring Salman can be was proven to Kareena when they were shooting a romantic song on the Phi Phi Beach in Thailand for his home production Main Aur Mrs Khanna, releasing Friday.

The beach is not sandy but pebbled. And Kareena had to go barefeet into the water with Salman. But before she could reach even halfway, she cut her foot badly on a sharp pebble.

"Kareena doubled up in pain and almost fell to the ground. Salman reflexively reached for her and swooped her into his arms. And he carried her to the water," said a source.

The shot has been retained, although it was never meant to be part of the film.

"Throughout the shooting you could see the special bonding that they had. But that day on Phi Phi Island it got really special," said film's director Prem Soni.

"We came much further into the land from the sea than we imagined. When it was time to go back, we realised we had to walk through the pebbled beach and wade into almost head-deep water before reaching our boat. We had to do it. Otherwise we'd have to spend the night on the beach without food or water.

"Kareena was in this long gown and barefoot. She was in pain. Before we knew it he swooped her into his arms and carried her into a boat. It was a very romantic-looking moment and we couldn't let it go," he added.

Everything was going fine between Rakhi Sawant and Elesh Parujanwala until one day Rakhi became adamant to go out for work instead of Elesh. Rakhi clarified Elesh that she will go to work and he should stay at home and take care of the baby Sia. At first Elesh was bit upset with Rakhi’s suggestion and they ended up with fight but later agreed to stay back and do all the household chores.

While Rakhi went to work in the housekeeping department where she learnt the art of folding towels in different styles and also cleaned the windows, Elesh took the best care of the baby. He and Sia bonded very well. He gave her birth, feed her, dressed her up very well and took her to the play school.On returning home, tired Rakhi became red hot at Sia’s indifference and complained that as she stayed away from home the whole day, Sia was not gelling with her like before.

What will be the end of Rakhi and Elesh’s fighting, will Sia be able to mix up with Rakhi again. All this and many more interesting incidents are coming up in the upcoming episodes. So do not forget to tune in Pati, Patni Aur Woh tonight at 10.30 pm on NDTV Imagine.

It is reported even before that Katrina Kaif has demanded a formal apology from the Shiv Sena mouthpiece newspaper ‘Saamna’ for writing that she was married to Bollywood actor Salman Khan. This actually happened after Saamna carried a special article written by Salman’s father Salim Khan saying that his son Salman Khan has married with girlfriend Katrina Kaif.

Katrina has denied the news and now Salmans father Salim Khan says he has been misquoted by the interviewer. “Salim sahab has already said that he has been misquoted or perhaps the reporter who was taking the interview misunderstood. Let’s give the reporter a benefit of doubt that it was a mistake,” she told CNN-IBN.

“I definitely thinks that Saamna should issue a clarification if not an apology because it’s not a small thing. It’s not the news of a movie or some endorsement that one has signed. It’s a big think to make a mistake about somebody’s life like this. And I think a clarification is a must because I know for a fact that Salim sahab has definitely not said anything and one should be careful while reporting for such a major newspaper and while writingarticles,” she added.

She said that her managers have spoken to the editors at Saamna and that they were assured of a corrigendum.

Their real life chemistry would now create magic on screen. They are certainly the most happening couple in the tinsel town and now Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor have created a record for the longest kiss on camera. The steamy kissing scene which was filmed recently for their upcoming movie Kurbaan is said to be the longest between any two stars in the history of Bollywood. Sources close to the movie say that the kissing scene seemed to be never ending during the shooting of the movie.

Director Rensil D'Silva wants to present the chemistry between the real life lovers in the movie. He is banking on the kissing scene so much so that Rensil believes that a certain section of the sex-starved audience will come to the theatres just to see Saif and Kareena in bed. It remains to be seen whether this scene does wonders for the movie or ends up as another of those marketing stunts so common in Bollywood.

"I have grown up on Amitabh Bachchan's films and my father is a huge fan. But working with Big B in my very first film? The thought was intimidating, scary and to be honest I was little bit hesitant initially," the model-turned-actress said in an interview.However, Jacqueline's fear vanished after meeting Bachchan on the sets.

"He is a perfect gentleman with an amazing sense of humour. It was my first movie and I was nervous but I became confident after working with Big B. He made everything so easy," she says adding that she sought her father's advice before saying yes to the project.

"It was not that I needed convincing because I always dreamt of becoming a Bollywood actress but I was scared. I kept asking my father 'Can I do it, it is such a huge investment' and my father was like 'Go for it, you will be a fool to let the opportunity pass by'," Jacqueline says describing her last moment jitters.

The former Miss Sri Lanka, who also tried her luck for Miss Universe title, came to Mumbai on a modelling assignment two-years-ago. The actress auditioned for the role in 'Aladin', never thinking that she will be selected to play the female lead of "Jasmine" in the fantasy movie opposite Bachchan.

The film, which releases October 30 is a modern day take on the classic story of the magic lamp. Actor Reitesh Deshmukh plays the title role while Amitabh Bachchan has don the hat of a modern day genie in the movie, which also stars Sanjay Dutt as the evil 'Ring Master'.

Jacqueline says that despite the language problem the part came easy to her because it is very close to her real life persona.

"Jasmine is a very normal person. There is nothing strange about her. She is very sweet. She is just like me. On the very first day Sujoy (film's director) told me 'Jacky don't try hard, just be yourself' and I was like 'Okay, that's easy," she says with a smile.

Ask her about the whole cultural difference and the language problems in shifting base to Mumbai, the actress says that part was easy because she has always been fascinated by Indian culture.

"Language is not an issue because as an actor you are expected to absorb the culture, the character that you are playing and it was easy for me because I did not take it as a job. I have always been fascinated by India and its culture. Learning about it was not a chore but something that I enjoyed," says Jacqueline.

The actress was born in Sri Lanka but her family moved to Bahrain because of the civil war in the island nation.Jacqueline, who writes for a newspaper in Sri Lanka and is the brand Ambassador for 'Habitat for Humanity' for her country, hopes to visit her native land after the release of 'Aladin'.

"I am hoping for a positive response for the movie and then I plan to go back and meet our relatives there. We have not visited Sri Lanka for 30 years," she says.The actress has no fixed plans about her acting career but says she is loving her time in Bollywood.Jacqueline has already bagged another movie with Nikhil Advani, where she will be sharing screen with Reitesh Deshmukh once again.

"I feel blessed to have so much love and affection from others. It is the greatest debt that I shall carry to my grave and one that I shall never be able to pay back... Family and friends called me and 1207 SMSes jammed the mobile," Amitabh posted on his blog www.bigb.bigadda.com Sunday night.

Big B, as he is fondly called, also had a hordes of fans waiting outside his residence to greet him on the occasion.

"It was rough from the early hours of the morning - meeting and receiving the love and affection of the hundreds that were at the gates. Moving out and driving in to our own houses was a mini riot. But the faces that slammed against the walls of the car (windows) were happy ones, excited ones and ones that merely wanted to express love," he posted.

Amitabh also apologised to those "who came with wishes; that came with a desire to meet and greet, that had through great pain and perseverance kept vigil and then lost out on an opportunity to wish me."

"To the hundreds that thronged the three locations Prateeksha, Jalsa and Janak and bore the pushing and shoving of the police and the security, to them I give my gratitude and thanks for taking the trouble to show their affection and love," he added.

Be it Hollywood or Bollywood, she is everywhere. Now, she has her eyes fixed on Bollywood's top stars. It is said that she has all the three Khans - Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan on her wish list.

Besides, the most important of all on her wish list is Hrithik Roshan. She is stated to be eagerly looking forward to doing a 'sexy drama' with none other than Hrithik Roshan. This doesn't mean that she is not keen on working with the youngsters.

But, she is awaiting for the earliest opportunities to do a blockbuster with Shah Ruk Khan , an epic style classic with Aamir Khan and a comedy with Salman Khan. As said earlier, her dream project is to do a sexy, sizzling drama with Hrithik Roshan! Hopefully, the actor's wife Suzanne, might not like it .

But, who knows that Hrithik might not mind it as he did sexy scenes with Mexican actress Barbara Mori even in the wake of reportedly objections by the Roshan family. Mallika should wait though.

Last year, he was on the Colors' show as part of the promotions of his film Jumbo. He even co-hosted the event along with Shilpa Shetty, and had announced the winner. This time Akshay will be go inside the house and interact with the participants to promote his upcoming film, Blue.

Says a source close to the actor, "Akshay is looking forward to especially meeting Vindoo as they are friends." On Friday, the actor will arrive on a chopper, provided by the Blue producers Shree Ashtavinayak, and drop into the house from the sky.

He will spend a couple of hours with the inmates and talk to them about the stunts he has performed in Blue. He will also have lunch with the contestants. When he emerges out, he will have a brief chat with the host and talk about his experience of being locked up and under surveillance."

A channel spokesperson confirms that Akshay will be going to the Big Boss house on Friday and his entry will be shown on Saturday, October 17 but adds, "We cannot reveal whether Akshay will be going inside the house or not. All we can say is that Akshay Kumar is going to visit Big Boss."

Jamal Hirani, 42, founder of fast-food chain 'Tiffinbites' is claiming that he was forced out to make way for the star and had earlier filed a lawsuit in an industrial tribunal claiming more than £ 1.5 million, reported London Evening Standard online.

He has now filed a £ 6 million lawsuit in High Court, based on the 30 per cent of the firm he previously owned.

Hirani alleges that he was forced out by colleagues in a process that led to the firm closing and opening under a new name, the V8 Gourmet Group.

"They manufactured false accusations against me. This ultimately was my company and I have been removed. I understand that since I have left Shilpa Shetty has invested in the business," said Hirani.

Shetty, 34 who became a household name in Britain after winning the reality show Celebrity Big Brother, recently became the company's co-chairwoman after she and fiance Raj Kundra paid £ 6 million to buy a 33 per cent stake in it.

A spokesman for the actress reacted to the controversy by saying, "The case refers to events that happened before Shilpa and Raj joined. She was always aware this tribunal was coming up and hopes for a fair outcome."

South Indian filmmaker Priyadarshan who won a National Award for his social drama Kanjivaram, says that jealousy led people in Bollywood to stereotype him as a director of comedies and remakes.

The helmer of superhit comedies like Hera Pheri and Malamaal Weekly said that despite the unrequited tag he has no plans to wash his hands off commercial comedies.

"The whole problem is that, unfortunately I have been successful. In the history of Indian cinema I am the only South Indian director who has survived for 12 years and 25 films in Bollywood. It is jealousy that leads people to tarnish you," Priyadarshan told PTI.

The filmmaker who claims to be the "only successful South Indian director" in the industry said that he finds commercial cinema a tougher genre than off-beat ones.

"Just because I won the National Award, does not mean I plan to become the next Shyam Benegal or Adoor. Realistic non-commercial films offer you a lot more liberty as a director than a usual film," said he.

"On the other hand while making a commercial film you are constantly thinking, will the mass audience like this, will they accept this? It is a lot more difficult to make a typical Bollywood film than a realistic film," says Priyadarshan who was in the capital for the Delhi International Arts festival.

"I don't mind any tags until they pay me well," said the filmmaker who along with his good friend, actor Mohanlal created cult hits in Malayalam like Chitram and Kilukkam.

Priyadarshan whose next film is a typical Bollywood laugh riot De Dana Dhan starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, believes that he is doing a social service through his comedy films.

"I am actually doing social service by making comedies, because making people laugh is the most difficult thing to do. When people come and watch a film of mine, I am helping them forget their troubles, isn't that social service," said Priyadarshan adding that he now wants to strike a balance between his commercial and off-beat ventures.

"I enjoy doing commercial cinema and it gives me fame and money while the other gets me recognition. I want both. I am currently shooting for a film with Ajay Devgan and Akshaye Khanna, about Bihar and there is a film with Aamir Khan about AIDS," said Priyadarshan.

After 25 years in the industry, the filmmaker is happy that due recognition has finally come his way and says that his film was an attempt to showcase the true India, which in his words is not "a slum, like some people would like to believe."

"India is a cultural superpower, a nuclear superpower. It is not a slum like some people would like to believe. When I was making Kanjivaram, I wanted to make a film that would showcase India's heritage, it's culture and history," said Priyadarshan.

Rakhi Sawant's mom is one of the contestants on Bigg Boss Season 3. The only non-celebrity on the show, she was alienated by her fellow contestants. And even though Rakhi Sawant doesn't get along with her mom, she has been sending text messages to friends to save her mom from elimination by voting for her. She caught the first day's episode and her heart went out to her maa. Here, the Sawant girl talks about getting even with the folks mistreating her mom...

Are you on talking terms with your mom?
No, I didn't even know she was doing BB3. I only got to know when the channel aired the first episode. We both live our separate lives. But I'm happy she's getting independent.

Why do you think she agreed to be on the show?
For money. I'm glad she's doing this because now she will value me. She will realise how hard one has to put in to earn money. Also I think she is trying to compete with me, because I've another reality show on a different channel. People will definitely watch Bigg Boss because my mom is on it. The channel will use her to get people to watch the show.

Despite your fallout, you have been sending out SMSes to save her?
Yes, because all said and done, she's my mother at the end of the day. I'm unhappy with the way she's being treated. The contestants have alienated her and are mocking her because of the way she talks. She's just a normal person. It saddens me to see her go through this.

Anyone particular you're upset with?
Yes. I don't like how Tanaaz treats her. It's funny that she claimed she didn't know my mom when she has met her a few times. I didn't treat her mom this way when I met her at their wedding anniversary.

What goes through your mind when you watch her on the show?
I pray she has the strength to pull through it. I wish I had a chance to expose these other contestants. You can't treat elder people like this. She is someone's mother and doesn't live a lavish life like everyone else.