“Lisa Ray messes with IIFA organizers?” plus 2 more

by G John wesley on Tuesday, June 28, 2011

“Lisa Ray messes with IIFA organizers?” plus 2 more


Lisa Ray messes with IIFA organizers?

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 02:44 AM PDT

Bollywood actress and model Lisa Ray, who had recently been to the IIFA awards as the ambassador of the function and is believed to be involved in a spat with the organizers. The actress is the ambassador of the grand event going on at Toronto.

Ray has made several television appearances for the promotion of the event in her professional capacity in Canada. Lisa wasn't happy with the way the organizers of the show were treating her.

The 'Kasoor' actress was reportedly unhappy with the way she was treated at the fashion show that was held as a part of the award function. Lisa was supposed to be the show stopper for the fashion show of Rajesh Pratap Singh.

Unfortunately, Lisa did not like the dress that was given to her and had asked the organizers to change her outfit for the show. Moreover, the actress did not want to have any of the major Bollywood celebrities on the show on the ramp, as it would take away the attention from her. And finally the actress had even complained that she did not get enough support from the organizers, while she was promoting a project for the aid of cancer patients.

Shooting of ‘Heroine’ officially stalled

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 12:24 AM PDT

After certain reports that Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai would be dropped out of the project 'Heroine', the makers have confirmed that the actress will remain as a part of the project. But now Madhur Bhandarkar and the producers of the movie UTV have come to an important conclusion. The makers have decided that the shooting of the movie will be stalled.

The production house had issued an official statement stating that at this point nothing is more important than Ash's well being and health.

The statement had said that the makers have come to a mutual agreement that the best step to take would be to avoid shooting rather than taking over the demanding schedules for the movie. It was further added in the statement that they would indeed miss shooting with the 'Raavan' actress but right now her health is more important.

Finally, the statement said that they wish Ash and Abhishek the best at their new and special phase of their life.

Anushka Sharma detained at Mumbai Airport for undeclared goods

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 11:05 PM PDT

Seems like the Mumbai airport authorities are now habituated to getting hold of Bollywood celebrities for undeclared goods that they carry. The most recent culprit is actress Anushka Sharma, who was held by the authorities during a regular check.

After questioning the actress, the authorities had found that the actress was carrying undeclared jewellery as well as expensive watches in her baggage. At 2 pm, the airport the assistant commissioner had found that the 'Band Baaja Baraat' actress was carrying diamond jewellery as well as branded watches.

Anushka was returning from the IFFA show in Toronto. The customs official had said that the actress claimed that she had taken the jewellery from India and bringing them back in the country excludes her from paying duty.

On the other hand, the customs department has claimed that the actress did not declare the jewellery before she left the country. Anushka has been booked under sections 75, 111L, M and D of the Customs Act for the non declaration of goods.

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