Aishwarya Rai as barbie

Aishwarya Rai's representatives are in negotiations with the toy giant, Mattel, as it plans to transform the iconic doll into a Bollywood star and sell it throughout India. If it turns positive, the actress will be the first Indian face of the doll "Barbie". It will be named "Bollywood Barbie".

The company which recently celebrated Barbie's 50th birthday expects to cash in on the popularity of bollywood star.

Aishwarya Rai's face is well-known throughout the world as she had acted in Hollywood films, too. To name few " Pink Panther 2 " , "Mistress of Spices", "Bride and Prejudices" etc. She is accepted in Hollywood thanks to her green eyes. She will have the doll modeled on her with those eyes and outfits of the doll will be designed by India's top designer.

She is among the four Indian film stars to have their waxwork image displayed at Madame Tussaud's. The others are her Father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan and Diva Helen.

Producers, Multiplexes

When a film is released, profit sharing, among producers, multiplex owners and distributors, is always a problem. This difference may force to postpone the release of the film. So Indian Producers and Distributors Forum has decided put a hold on release of films which were to be released from Apr 04, 2009.

The production and distribution houses have proposed 50:50 profit sharing irrespective of the star cast or budget. Producers are of the opinion that so far they have provided content for the multiplexes without any revenue sharing pattern. The revenue sharing model is ad hoc and is dictated by the multiplexes on producers as well as distributors. Multiplexes only share the revenue generated from the sell of ticket.

The multiplexes are yet in developing stage and the owners have to invest in maintaining and providing better movie experience to the viewers. It should be noted that this has come when IPL matches are on card, so loss to the multiplexes will not be to that extent.

Good Bye 2008 - Entertainment

Bollywood:

Singh is Kinng:

Vipul Shah, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaiff jointly made a record breaking business of more than Rs. 54 Crore in India only.

Jodhaa Akbar:

Ashutosh Gowarikar's film Jodhaa Akbar was a success. Strong Hritik Roshan as Jalaluddin Mohammed Akbar and beautiful Aishwarya as Jodhaa were the main star cast.

Subhash Ghai:

Subhash Ghai, director of "Kalicharan", "Vishwanath", "Ram Lakhkhan", "Karma" etc, could not attract viewers for his films "Krishna" and "Yuvraj".

Animation Films:

"Roadside Romeo" and "Ganesh Part 2" were not so successful.

Amitabh Bachchan:

On his birthday, Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to hospital due to stomache. Media and fans of Amitabhji were gathered outside the hosipital. He was discharged after a week.

Who will not be with us:

Comedian Rajendranath, Jayshree Gadkar, Manorama, Begam Para, Jamu Sugandh, Sonu Mukherjee, Prabodh Mukherjee, Shabdakumar (writer of "Insaaf Ka Tarazoo"), B R Chopra, F C Mehra, Raghuvaran, Kunal have passes away during the year.

Telewood:

"Balika Badhu", with a theme of child merriage, is super hit on small screen. Both the serials which were extended unnecessary for years namely "Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki" and "Kyonki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" were off the screen during the year.

Colours, a newly launched channel, produced "Big Boss" which developed many discrepancies which helped to increase the TRP.

Winner of "Voice of India" , Ishmit Singh, died in a swimming pool of a hotel.

Hollywood:

Celebrity moms:

Anjelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Hail Berry, Jenifer Lopes, Christina Aguilera, Ashlee Simpson, Jessica Alba.

Richest Hollywood Actors / Actresses:

According to Forbes, Wealth of famous Hollywood actors / Actresses:

• Actor: Will Smith - More than 8 Crore US $.
• Actress: Cameron Diaz - More than 5 Crore US $.

Johnny Depp for the role of Capt. Jack Sparrow for the fourth film of series "Pirates of the Caribbean" charged Pounds 3 Crore and 20 Lakh. This was the highest amount offered to any actor / actress.

Amisha Patel

Date of birth: 9th June 1976. Mumbai, India.

Address: 51, Shahaka Building, B Road, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400020.

Height: 159 cms.

Education: Graduate in Economics from Tuffs University in Medford, USA.

Debut Film: "Kaho Na Pyar Hai" directed by Rakesh Roshan.

Film Awards: The Filmfare special award for "GADAR EK PREM KATHA" . Kalashree sensational discovery award and Zee Cine Best Female Debut Award for "Kaho Na Pyar Hai".

Amisha is grand daughter of Rajni Patel, famous lawyer and former justice. Amisha is a combination of her parents' name, Amit and Asha. Her elder brother Asmit Patel is also a film actor. After graduation she worked for a finance company and did occasional modeling. She joined Satyadev Dubey's theater and started acting in plays. Rakesh Roshan first met her in a family party and signed her for "Kaho Na Pyar Hai" opposite his son, Hrithik Roshan. The film was the biggest blockbuster of the year and Amisha became a star overnight. Then she did many films, but all were unsuccessful except "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha". "Gadar...." was a super hit film and gave a new boost to her career in acting. She won many awards for her performance in "Gadar....." . Besides acting in Hindi films, she did few Telugu films.

She has strained relations with her parents and she accuses them of swindling her finances.

She was linked to Bunty Walia before her live-in relationship with director Vikram Bhatt.

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  Triangle has 3 ends Line has 2 ends
  but Circle of our friendship has no end...
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