Bollywood call for South African beauties!

Bollywood call for South African beauties!


AHMEDABAD, April 5: Like all aspiring models and actresses, the glamour of Bollywood has also bowled over Jeanne Kietzmann and Sharmone Jardim. And now, they are planning to have a go at it when their better halves are busy playing in the Indian Premier League starting April 14.

A part-time actress and model Jeanne will be based in Bangalore for the whole period when her boyfriend Dale Steyn battles it out for the Bangalore team in IPL. In an informal chat with TOI she expressed that she wants to try her luck in Bollywood.

"IPL matches would last for just three hours so I plan to devote rest of my time getting in touch with advertising agencies in Mumbai. Let’s see how it works out," said the 21-year-old. Showing confidence about her talent, Jeanne said that working in Hindi films would be a challenging but interesting job.

"Along with my blonde looks and different eye shade I think I have ample opportunity to bag a role here and I hope my modelling experience will stand me in good stead when I go hunting for an assignment."

Her companion, Sharmone, girlfriend of middle-order bat Jacques Kallis is also keeping a close watch on all that is going on in tinsel town. And for someone who has done modelling in Italy, Germany and France, Sharmone believes that she has lots to offer to Bollywood apart from just beauty and different looks.

"I have been in this profession for 10 years now and hence along with experience I can bring certain amount of freshness," said the blonde model who has hosted a reality show.

Katrina, Deepika and Dravid in IPL video

Katrina, Deepika and Dravid in IPL video

Just as the euphoria and excitement surrounding King Khan's video for his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders seems to be subsiding, comes the news that the Bangalore Royal Challengers IPL team would also be soon unveiling their ad and promotional video.

For those who came in late, the Bangalore Royal Challengers IPL team is owned by none other than liquor baron Dr. Vijay Mallya and local boy Rahul Dravid is the captain. Mallya, who is known to do things in style, has roped in director Sanjay Gupta to direct the sporty and racy ad while action director Allan Amin would be in-charge of the action.

What's more, Mallya would also be coming out with a promotional music video, an anthem for his team for which music composer Sandeep Chowta has been roped in. However, what is considered the real high point is that this video would have Rahul Dravid in the company of two sizzling hot beauties- Katrina Kaif and Bangalore girl Deepika Padukone.

Well, with Bollywood beauties grooving with our Men-in-Blue, cricket fever seems to reach an all time high this summer.

Sanjay Gupta to direct Vijay Mallya's IPL film

Sanjay Gupta to direct Vijay Mallya's IPL film

MUMBAI: Industrialist Vijay Mallya and Rediff have joined hands with producer-director Sanjay Gupta to create the Royal Challengers (RC) ad film.

Vijay Mallaya's UB group had won the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise for Bangalore. The team has been named Royal Challengers (RC).

The ad is being made to bring about an awareness of Mallya's Indian Premier League team, stated an official release.

While the ad featuring Rahul Dravid, Zahir Khan and Virat Kohli will be directed by Sanjay Gupta, Allan Amin of Dhoom fame has been officially appointed as the action director for the same.

''I've always looked up to Shah Rukh'' - Preity Zinta

''I've always looked up to Shah Rukh'' - Preity Zinta



The IPL also has Shah Rukh Khan coming in. How does it feel to have him as a competitor in cricket?
I've always looked up to Shah Rukh. When I did my first film Dil Se with him, he was already a huge star. To me it's a matter of great honor to stand on the same platform as him. We're all working very hard on the IPL. Ours is the youngest team among all the IPL owners. Let's be positive about it. Initially, it's very important for the IPL team to work in totality. more

'We got what we wanted'

'We got what we wanted'

Preity was happy-nervous when she accompanied beau Ness Wadia to bid for cricketers for her Mohali team.

However, her little jig to dhol beats, minutes after the auction, was clear indication that the nervousness was gone. “I wore my lucky red dress,” she said.

With Yuvraj, Pathan and Brett Lee, among others, in her team, PZ’s content. “I’m happy because we got what we wanted,” she said. But didn’t they want Bhajji too? “We so wanted the Punjab da puttar, but couldn’t because of the five million cap. We still have many champs, though. Yuvi’s the captain and Tom Moody will coach the team,” she added.

And PZ wasn’t bluffing when she said that she knew all about sixes and fours. She said, “As opposed to the ICL, IPL will reach the grass-roots level.

Cricketers who couldn’t play nationally because of the quota or because their parents thought the game was only about glam can play here.”

As an afterthought, she added, “I understand why everyone wants to talk only cricket with me. I’m the only woman here, but I want more women to be a part of this.” Hear, hear!


‘We’ll play to win’

I’m exhausted but happy,” said Ness Wadia, after the bidding for the IPL. Ness asserts that even though they couldn’t get Bhajji, their team comprises only winners.

“If you see our team carefully, you’ll note that it is a team of winners. And we will play to win!” he said.

He added, “India has been starved of good sporting events for a long time now. Though cricket has been a national passion, there have been fluctuations. I feel that the IPL has potential and it is also a build-up to a better Team India.”

And is it paisa-vasool? “Oh, completely! Cricket was becoming cumbersome. I never had the time to watch a whole match and I ended up watching just the highlights. Now, I can take out three hours and sit down to watch a cricket match without thinking twice,” he answers, adding, “IPL will give even other sports a boost.” Amen.

Preity Zinta And Ness Wadia Inspect Facilities For Their IPL Team

Preity Zinta And Ness Wadia Inspect Facilities For Their IPL Team



Top Bollywood star Preity Zinta along with her boyfriend Ness Wadia visited the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, located at Mohali in Chandigarh, earlier today. The star couple, the franchisee of Indian Premier League’ Mohali team, supervised the facilities prevailing at the stadium.

This is the first visit of Preity and Ness to the stadium, who as per media reports were said to be upset over the fire incident, which gutted the top floor of the main building of the stadium on February 10.