Happy Birthday for Farah's triplets

Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder's triplets Anya, Diva and Czar turn a year old on February 11. We asked the proud mama their birthday plans.

She was playing with her children when we spoke to her and we could hear their squeals in the background. "We are not having a children's party or anything because they are very young to understand all this. So like every month, we are having a celebration. My mother is organizing a Parsi style birthday for them," says Farah happily.

"All their cousins, friends and family will be coming. The Parsi lunch will include specialties like Dhansak, Patrani Maachi, Lagan nu custard, etc. The kids will wear really pretty taffeta dresses with satin bows. We are getting a chocolate marzipan cake," she says.

Farah isn't willing to reveal the birthday guest list but our source tells us that Farah's best buddy Shah Rukh Khan and family, Hrithik Roshan and family, Karisma Kapoor with her daughter, her cousin Farhan Akhtar with his family are expected. Arjun Rampal is currently in Bhopal shooting for Rajneeti so he may or may not be there but his wife Mehr will go with their children.

Farah's mother Menaka, who is Daisy and Honey's Irani's sister is a Parsi and she lives with Farah to help her take care of her babies. Farah's triplets were born on February 11, 2008 at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai. She got married to Shirish Kunder on December 9, 2004.

Shaleen and Daljeet win Nach Baliye 4

TV actors Shaleen Bhanot and Daljeet Kaur emerged winners of the popular reality dance show "Nach Baliye 4" on a glitzy finale episode late on Sunday (Feb 1) and received the award from Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

The couple pipped finalists Megha Gupta and Naman Shaw and took away the "Nach Baliye 4" trophy, a car as well as a cash prize of Rs.5 million.

Adding glitter to the show were Shah Rukh and actress Lara Dutta, who came to promote their forthcoming film "Billu Barber", releasing on Feb 13.

The finale saw performances by former participants of the show as well as judges Arjun Rampal and Karisma Kapoor as director, choreographer and co-judge Farah Khan looked on.

Deepika sizzles in BILLOO BARBER!

Less than a year in Bollywood and with just two releases, one a blockbuster and the other a good hit, and projects with almost all the top stars coming up, what more could the hottest newcomer have asked for? So, let us end the suspense, we are obviously talking about Deepika Padukone and her two releases OM SHANTI OM with Shah Rukh Khan and BACHNA AE HASEENO with the teenage heartthrob, Ranbir Kapoor.
While her next release (in a double role) will be opposite Akshay Kumar in CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA, right now Deepika is grabbing the attention for her sizzling act in Shah Rukh Khan's BILLOO BARBER. All those who have been privileged enough to see her dance number have only good things to say about her. They just can't stop raving about her sensational dance sequence (choreographed by Farah Khan) and it is touted to be one of the highlights of the film.

Well, after her superb dance performances in OM SHANTI OM, there is no doubting the statements and we are definitely excited to see Deepika once again, but for that we will have to wait for February 13, as that is when the Priyadarshan directed film releases.

London holds reception to celebrate Farah Khan's career

Farah Khan's body of work continues to find global followers. Come 22nd October and The Mayfair Media Club, London, would be hosting a reception to celebrate her award winning career as a Film Director and Choreographer. The event would be held at The May Fair Hotel, London.

Confirms Farah Khan who is getting ready for travel, "They are holding a reception for me and I would also be interviewed on my life and work. They wish to speak to me about my love for Hindi cinema and also about my inspirations, role modes, favorite actors and directors I have worked with."

As per insiders, the event would also feature a wide variety of footage from the films that Farah has been involved in and would showcase her work as a choreographer on some of the most memorable Bollywood films and international productions including Vanity Fair, Monsoon Wedding, Bombay Dreams and Shakira music video.

This won't be all as the exclusive event would also hold a Farah Khan Masterclass on 'A Unique & Detailed Insider's Perspective on Bollywood' on 24th October.

"Here, I am required to present an in-depth Masterclass on working within the Indian film industry. From script development, producing and directing through to distribution, casting and choreography, this is required to be a thorough, comprehensive insight into the specific dynamics of Bollywood", adds Farah Khan.

This Masterclass, which promises to be a mix of presentations, screenings, discussions and an interactive Q&A session, would see Farah sharing tips on 'Bollywood and the Wider Indian Film Industry: Structures and Hierarchy', 'Breaking into & Surviving in Bollywood', 'Raising Finance & Producing', 'Casting & Directing', 'Choreography: The relationship between Lyrics and Image', 'Female Directors in India & beyond' and 'The future of Indian Cinema' amongst other topics.

Arjun Rampal, Farah Khan, Karisma Kapoor at the media meet of 'Nach Baliye 4'

Nach Baliye On Air

Jet Airways' Boeing 777-300ER snakes along to the runway and takes flight. The airline has tied up with dance reality show, Star's Nach Baliye: Season 4 to offer an experience (with a twist; much like the promos are screaming).

At around 35000 feet, the seatbelts come off and an announcer informs the waiting mediapersons that a walkthrough and photo-ops with the 12 jodis and the three judges will follow. Well, truth be told, only 10 jodis (excuses, excuses) turn up. The MIA jodis (Vineet Raina and Tanushree, Abhijeet and Shilpa Sawant) were supposedly busy working or had prior commitments. Well, if you buy that spin...

Karnvir Bohra (accompanied by Teejay Sidhu) has a confident swagger in his step and a digicam that flashes right back at the surprised and much amused photogs. Another sporting couple that makes the most of their poses were Jaspal and Savita Bhatti who strike a Balle Balle pose as they sashay around. The others seem like they were there simply to get the job done.

Next, troop in the judges. First up, is Karisma Kapoor in a stylish black number. The actress seems out of sorts, though and appears to be quite distant. Next, trots up the affable Farah Khan, who plays to the gallery with lines like, "I've been told that there are only three parachutes on this plane and they're only for the judges."

Arjun brings up the rear in a white tee, and a sports jacket and obliges the ladies (for pictures). He asks, "Lekin yeh flight jaa kahaan rahi hai?" Of course, that's a rhetorical question. He already knows the answer to that.

As do we. We take a U-Turn (as indicated by the GPS) and descend to aamchi Mumbai's terra firma soon enough.

Karisma Kapoor, Farah Khan and Arjun Rampal at the launch episode of Nach Baliye

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