As a girl I've never felt inferior

As a girl I've never felt inferior

Shilpa Shetty: "Personally as a woman I've nothing to complain about. Life has been very kind to me. Today when I go abroad I'm proud to represent myself, my film fraternity, my gender and my country.

Do I've to watch my steps when I'm abroad?

Not really. I've never been a wild party animal. I don't smoke and drink. So being restrained comes naturally to me.

I guess I've been singularly lucky. I realize there're so many women in our country who are still eking out a living. But I think things are changing very fast. Opportunities for women aren't limited any longer.

Do I see myself as an achiever?

Maybe comparatively. But I've a long way to go. As a girl I've never felt inferior. Our parents brought up my sister and I as no different than boys. If we've made them proud, I'm happy. If I've made the country proud, I'm happier.

Bipasha Basu: We women are still finding our own place in the world.

In the past few decades, women in India have found their own place. Unlike in other parts of the world, we have never tried to compete with men. We have found our own place by using the our own strengths and capabilities. This makes the new Indian woman a lot different, and I believe, a lot stronger.

You know they say, a woman who wants to be an equal to a man lacks ambition.

The new Indian woman cuts across all age groups and class structures. We adapt better to circumstances because we are not playing by the rules of others. We are resilient and are able to bounce back from every eventuality. I know women who go to work, take care of house and home, and be a mother to her kids, without breaking step. I don't know many men who can do that. Somehow, we never exhaust ourselves as much in the workplace as men do.

I admire my mother, because I see a lot of the qualities of the modern Indian woman in her. Or perhaps, it's the other way around. Her energy and poise are admirable. And that is the strength of women worldwide: to excel in the world without losing their femininity.

On World Women's Day, I would like to congratulate women everywhere for the love and care that we bring to the world.

Hema Malini: "I'm proud to be a woman and an Indian. With the status that I've achieved I've no problem getting what I want. But I know it isn't so with a lot of women in our country. I empathize with their suffering and I do want to work towards improving their lot. That's one of the reasons I joined politics."

Ekta Kapoor: "Being a woman is no disadvantage. Though I won't say it's an advantage either in today's India. At least not in the corporate world.

Yet lots of women in rural India are made to believe they're disadvantaged by their gender. Yes gender bias is waning. I think our inherent advantage as women is that we're stronger creatures than men although we're more sensitive."

Koena Mitra: "I'm what I am today and I could realize my dreams because of the opportunities I got. I know there are states in our country that are yet to treat women on a par with men. I'm hopeful this scenario will change soon. But for me the country is a hotbed of opportunities. I come from Kolkata and now I belong to Mumbai. Both cities have helped me become who I am. So yes, I'm proud to be an Indian and a proud woman at that."

Riya Sen: "Men have minutes and hours and women have days."

Riya is shocked!

Riya is shocked!



Yesteryear’s actress Suchitra Sen is at the receiving end of undue attention.

Suchitra, who has turned reclusive and shuns media attention, was admitted recently in a Kolkata hospital’s ICU. It is here that Gopa Mukherji, a lady journo working for a Kolkata channel, entered her ward.

Needless to say, her family is livid. Her granddaughter Riya Sen confirms the incident and adds, "On Feb 29, Gopa entered the hospital claiming to visit someone else and caused a lot of trouble. It’s shocking." There’s a lot of anguish in her voice as she says, "Just because we are celebs, it doesn’t mean that we don’t have a right to privacy. Especially when a person is in ICU, people must leave her alone. We are so upset, especially my mom Moon Moon Sen. Granny has got a setback again, just when she was on her road to recovery."

My Maid knows all my secrets: Riya

My Maid knows all my secrets: Riya




Huma Khan apart, Industry's ladies treat their domestic help very well, Thank You...

Riya Sen:"My maid Sukhi has been with us for 25 years. In fact I was allowed to stay in Mumbai alone by my parents only on condition that Sukhi stays with me! She's an integral part of the family.

She knows me better than anyone else. And I can't do without her. Forget about equal rights, Sukhi has more deciding power in my house than me! If she thinks a guest has misbehaved she can decide to keep him out of my home. more

Riya becomes seedhi saadhi

Riya becomes seedhi saadhi




Is Riya Sen looking for a change of image, at least from the look of her picture alongside, it does show that the actress wants to do something different. Riya will soon be seen playing a village belle in Zor Laga Ke Hayya and will be seen wearing a nine yard saree in the film.

When asked if there was reluctance when the role was offered to her, the actress said she agreed instantly, “I always wanted to play a village belle.” Producer Kartikeya Talreja however said, “Riya was a bit reluctant but when we explained to her how it will be a good change for her, she agreed to do the film.”

Riya plays a construction worker in the film, so did she meet some construction workers to learn their mannerisms and behaviour? “I have seen them all my life,” she says. Zor Laga Ke Haiyya also deals with issues like redevelopment and environment. Riya works as a construction worker and Mahesh Manjrekar plays a contractor who has the hots for Riya. Mithun Chakraborty is also in the film.

'Being Homosexual Is Not A Crime'

'Being Homosexual Is Not A Crime'


On Saturday night a private Gay party at Thane Yevor was raided by the cops. Should laws pertaining to homosexuality be revised? Shocked, Bollywood reacts.

Riya Sen: "Everyone in a democracy should enjoy the freedom to do what he or she likes. I think it's uncivilized to question anyone's sexuality and invasion of privacy is a bigger crime than any.

Not just homosexuality we need to open up our minds against all kinds of prejudice, if we want to really go global."

Randeep Hooda: "I've lots of gay friends, both male and female. And I'm very comfortable with them. As long as they respect ny heterosexual space I've no problems with their sexuality.

As far as the gay party on Saturday night is concerned if the party goers were disrupting the neighbourhood's peace then they deserve to pulled up.

Alternate sexuality must not be an excuse for extra rights and privileges. If you want to be equal then fight it out in life just like any of us.

Manoj Bajpai: Yes the law should be revised. All citizens have the right to decide how they live their lives."

Rohit Roy: "I'm not very clear about gay rights and laws in India. But I must say this sort of a raid gets us thinking about the priorities of the police. Shouldn't they crack down on elements dangerous to society rather than gays who just want to live in peace?

Lilette Dubey: "Of course the laws pertaining to homosexuality should be revised. They are archaic and inhuman. An individual's sexual preference is a completely private matter.

It falls under the realm of the law when there's a public display of obscene behaviour. Any such conduct must be equally punishable for straight and gay persons.

If gay behaviour offends publicly the law has every right to react.otherwise we're the largest democracy and sexual freedom is our democratic right.

Nandana Sen: "Yes absolutely! The laws need a change. No one has the right to invade a peaceful private gathering. It's against our democratic principles to treat homosexuality as crime.

Celina Jaitley: "My closest friends are gay and I wouldn't let anyone hurt them. The laws need drastic change. Homosexuality has existed since the invention of civilization.Some of our greatest artiste today ate gay.

At this time of HIV and AIDS gay rights should be our primary concern. The Britishers who left behind our laws on homosexuality are gone.

In Britain they've gay marriages. So why we we stuck with their obsolete laws? Also science proves homosexuality is genetic. How can gays be punished when even the Hindi language has the stree-ling and pu-ling genders?

Imtiaz Ali: "Of course the laws need to be revised! An act that is natural to some cannot be illegal in a free democracy."

Amrita Arora: "Gays have just the same rights as straight people. I party with them and I find them sensitive and dependable. Why single them out for ridicule? High time people stop being judgemental about how others live their lives."

Sammir Dattani: "I find it weird that the cops had the time to check out what was going on in a private party at a time when innocent people were being pulled out of cabs and beaten up for being another kind of minority in Mumbai.

We need to stop targeting specific communities just because they're vulnerable. A gay party is nobody's business. If sex crimes bother the cops how about doing something about date rape and domestic abuse?

Vipul Shah: "Yes laws need revision. Nobody has the right to decide for others. It's every individual's birthright to decide his or her sexual preference. And nobody has the right to interfere. Unless they were behaving obscenely the gay party goers shouldn't have been raided.

Tanushree Dutta: "Oh my gawd! This is ridiculous!! The laws need desperate change.Or maybe homosexuality is legal and the cops don't know about it?

Shefali Shah: "I don't see why there should be laws against individuals based on their sexual preferences. It's a free world. People are entitled to making their own choices, as long as their choices don't hurt anyone.

Shaad Randhawa: "My mantra in life is live and let live. To each his own in a democracy.And who are others to judge?

It's a strictly personal choice. Instead of harassing private guests at a party how about looking at more serious issues?Leave people's sexual preferences alone.

Neetu Chandra: "Yes I think the gay laws need change. Why should a private party be a problem for anyone? They didn't mean any harm. The gays have the right to live life to the fullest. The constutution should protect their rights. We should respect every one's protocol regardless of sexual orientation.

Aryan Vaid: " My closest friends are gay and I'm constantly socializing with them. Gays are integral part of our society. We need to accept that, and accommodate them.

Sexual bias is as bad as any other bias that plagues our society.What happened on Saturday night is draconian and ugly. What right did the cops have to stop a private party?

Nakul Vaid: "I don't know the real reasons for the arrest. But if the reason was homosexuality then the laws must seriously be amended. Anything that you're born with cannot be illegal."

Mahesh Bhatt: "The state has no business to step into people's bedrooms and question their sexual preferences. It's a matter between two consenting adults.

Minissha Lamba: "Yes the laws need to be revised. Our country is poised to be a major contender in the world forum. Yet we've laws against homosexuality that seem myopic and regressive.

We need to open our minds and hearts to all communities.Everyone has the right to live in a democracy without prejudice persecution or prosecution.

Ravi Kissan: "I don't know what the law says about homosexuality. Lekin itna kehna chahunga.Jiyo aur jeene do. Koi paap nahin hai gay hona. It's a personal choice. If the gays break any law then it's a different matter.

Prashant Raj : "The laws regarding homosexuality certainly need to be revised. Every individual has the right to a sexual preference.And what happens behind closed doors is nobody's business as long as it's not illegal."

Neil Mathur: "It's a sensitive subject that needs careful consideration"

Irrfan Khan: "I'm not sure about the laws regarding homosexuality. And how do we know it was a gay party?"

Material Girl Riya Sen ....

‘Material Girl’ Riya Sen!



But only on her birthday. The girl whose big day was quite the talk of the town with the possibility of Salman Rushdie attending the birthday bash claims to be quite 'materialistic' on her big day. "I love to get gifts. This year, my mom gave me huge diamond earrings, my dad gave me lots of cash and my sis Raima gave me naught." But what did Rushdie gift her? "He wasn’t in town!" she retorts. At least a phone call, we probe? "I’m not telling," she says. Okay, now we’re sure the phone rang!

Beautiful Pictures of Riya Sen

Riya Sen is one of the popular glamorous actress in Bollywood. Although she did not act more film in bollywood but her appearance and presentations in film are attractive. The fans like Riya Sen for her sexy and glamor.

Riya Sen

Riya Sen

Riya Sen

Riya Sen

Riya Sen

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Riya Sen fed up with men!

Riya Sen is fed up with men these days. Well, it's not because of any post break-up blues but her popularity among men that is perturbing her.

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Riya Sen- The hottest Bollywood actress and model!

This 5”1 Bollywood actress was born on January 24, 1981 in Kolkata, India. She belongs to a famous family clan of West Bengal. She is the grand daughter of Suchitra Sen, a legend in Bengali cinema, and daughter of Moonmoon Sen, a former actress. Before moving to Mumbai, she lived with her parents and sister Raima Sen, also an actress, in Kolkata. Her father Bharat Dev Varma belongs to the illustrious royal family of Tripura. Her paternal grandmother Ila Devi, was the princess of Cooch Behar, whose younger sister Gayatri Devi is the Maharani of Jaipur.

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