By Jilawatan

CNN-IBN spotted a slim-and-trim Vidya Balan launching a skin care product in Mumbai on Saturday afternoon and the actress seems to have gone in for a wardrobe overhaul.

Sporting a red and black salwar kameez, the lady seemed far from the icon of fashion disasters that she once was.

Vidya will next be seen with the Bachchans in Pa and the actress seemed particularly impressed with the Big B’s look in the film.

“I just couldn’t believe my eyes. He just transforms with every character when he comes on screen. And yet he is Amitabh Bachchan. So the combination was amazing to watch as I shot with him,” she says.

After her disastrous look in Heyy Babyy – courtesy Manish Malhotra – Vidya has opted for Sabyasachi to style for her in her latest.

“Sabya has styled my look in Pa. It’s a very organic look. But organic or ayurvedic, I am all for it,” says she.

Let’s hope it’s a change for the better for Vidya, because the fashion police will be waiting for this one.

By Jilawatan

Dabur India Ltd. has announced the  launch of an all-new brand Dabur Uveda – Skincare Expert from Ayurveda. Dabur Uveda personifies attributes like: expert, effective, enduring, dynamic, stylish, mature and Indian. The face of the brand that lives up to these attributes is the cine celebrity Vidya Balan, who clearly epitomizes Dabur Uveda’s personality.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vikas Mittal, Executive Vice President, Personal Care, Dabur India Ltd. remarked, “Building on our heritage and commitment as a Group, we have been on the forefront of launching of a new brand in skincare “Dabur Uveda” skincare range with array of products that have the wisdom of Ayurveda, backed by strong research and development to improve the skin texture and are highly relevant for today’s modern women.

It is a known fact that life is on fast track, long working hours and constant stress take a drastic toll on the skin. As part of our larger thrust in the skincare segment this year, we have introduced Dabur Uveda, an all new skincare range with the expertise in Ayurveda that not only works from within to give you an inner glow  but also nourishes your skin with every use to give a fresh lease of life.”

“Dabur Uveda’s core philosophy truly brings alive “Beauty that glows from within”. It has critical herbal extracts derived from a blend of authentic Ayurvedic ingredients that are documented in sacred Ayurvedic scriptures of Bhavprakash Nighantu and proven actives. These ingredients are well researched and are known to enhance skin tone and texture. The formulations have been made in modern formats to make it relevant for the woman of today.

All formulations have been tested in German laboratories for their efficacy and are proven to be highly effective on skin. These formulations are dermatologically tested to be safe on skin and don’t have any adverse effect. The entire product showed visible result when tested on Indian consumers

The Dabur Uveda range consist of Complete fairness cream, 2 in 1 Moisturizer, Moisturizing  face wash, Clarifying Face wash, the range is priced  from Rs 50 to Rs 118/- and will be available in all leading stores in Delhi NCR and Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur.

By Jilawatan

Having carved a distinct niche for itself in the world of Ayurveda for last 125 years, Dabur India Ltd. has made a strategic foray into the premium skincare market by launching an all-new brand Dabur Uveda – Skincare Expert from Ayurveda. Dabur Uveda personifies attributes like: expert, effective, enduring, dynamic, stylish, mature and Indian. The face of the brand that lives up to these attributes is the cine celebrity Vidya Balan, who clearly epitomizes Dabur Uveda’s personality.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vikas Mittal, Executive Vice President, Personal Care, Dabur India Ltd. remarked, “Building on our heritage and commitment as a Group, we have been on the forefront of launching a new brand in skincare “Dabur Uveda” skincare range with array of products that have the wisdom of ayurveda, backed by strong research and development to improve the skin texture and are highly relevant for today’s modern women.

It is a known fact that life is on fast track, long working hours and constant stress take a drastic toll on the skin. As part of our larger thrust in the skincare segment this year, we have introduced Dabur Uveda, an all new skincare range with the expertise in ayurveda that not only works from within to give you an inner glow but also nourishes your skin with every use to give a fresh lease of life.”

“Dabur Uveda’s core philosophy truly brings alive “Beauty that glows from within”. It has critical herbal extracts derived from a blend of authentic Ayurvedic ingredients that are documented in sacred Ayurvedic scriptures of Bhavprakash Nighantu and proven actives. These ingredients are well researched and are known to enhance skin tone and texture. The formulations have been made in modern formats to make it relevant for the woman of today.

All formulations have been tested in German laboratories for their efficacy and are proven to be highly effective on skin. These formulations are dermatologically tested to be safe on skin and don’t have any adverse effect. The entire product showed visible result when tested on Indian consumers.

Dabur

By Jilawatan

Chenab Gandhi, a film produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was to go on floors in April 2009. While the first schedule got pushed to September 2009 talks have it that the film may start rolling only in February 2010.

Actress Vidya Balan and actor Amitabh Bachchan who are currently shooting for Balki’s Paa will be seen together once again in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Chenab Gandhi, to be directed by Vibhu Puri. The film based on the life of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (played by Amitabh Bachchan) was to go on floors in April 2009. But Bhansali’s search for his ‘other hero’ caused a change in schedule.

Initially, Harman Baweja was to play an important part in the movie. But later there were reports that Bhansali settled for John Abraham and had to re-work schedules and dates. But it still wasn’t that easy. While media had it that actress Bipasha Basu wasn’t too keen to have John work with Vidya (the two were linked while shooting Salaam-e-Ishq), John rubbished the rumours and claimed that he wasn’t offered Chenab Gandhi in the first place. He admitted that he was in talks with Sanjay Leela Bhansali but that was for another project and not Chenab Gandhi.

Finally, Rajeev Khandelwal was roped in to play the ‘other hero’. But fortunately or unfortunately, the Sach Ka Saamna phenomenon happened to Rajeev Khandelwal, because of whom, sources say, the film will be further pushed and may go on floors only in February 2010 now. However, a birdie from the production house claims, “The last show of Sach Ka Saamna maybe September 26, but nothing is confirmed yet.” So Bhansali finds himself in date trouble all over again, but this is one sach that he’ll just have to face! Watch this space for more news…

By Jilawatan

Rumours are rippling through the hills of Mumbai suggesting that Yash Chopra himself has approached Vidya Balan to star opposite Aamir Khan in a love story that will hit the floors early next year aimed for a heavily-promoted Diwali release. It’s a sign of Vidya’s growing stature in the industry that she seems able to be walk effortlessly from a Bachchan project – Pa – into such a prominent project.

Meanwhile, Vidya has dropped her stylist Manish Malhotra for Sabayachi, the one the cast used for Pa. “Sabya has styled my look in Pa,” she explains, “It’s a very organic look. But organic or ayurvedic, I am all for it.”

With the shooting for Pa behind her, Vidya is now working with Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi on Ishqiya- a love triangle with a difference as Arshad plays Naseer’s nephew in the movie. For the first time on screen, Naseer has dyed his hair to fit the part. “That’s right,” he confirms, “I’m supposed to be this 40-year-old rake doing naughty things, like wooing the neighbourhood widow Vidya Balan. Giving me competition in the endeavour is my screen nephew Arshad Warsi. So my character has to really pull up his socks to vie for the lady’s attentions.”

By Jilawatan

Vidya Balan’s Parineeta look is passé though according to many the actress looked her best in a sari, bindi and the whole coy look that she sported in the film. With Heyy Babyy, Vidya tried to reinvent herself in a modern avatar as she donned unflattering western outfits that looked anything but good on her. With Kismat Konnection she yet again tried the western look but failed to impress once again. Looks like bored with her umpteen ‘western’ attempts Vidya has decided to go the extremes…err we mean extreme desi in Vishal Bharadwaj’s Ishqiya.

Vidya’s desi-giri includes swearing in pure Hindi, conning the heroes of Hindi cinema Arshad and Naseeruddin Shah by batting those pretty eye lashes like a true gau ki gori and then even not minding rendering a hot smooch onscreen!

The promo of Vishal Bharadwaj’s forthcoming film Ishqiya is out and one can’t help but notice the 180 degree turn in Vidya’s onscreen image. The otherwise classy actress has displayed a rare side of her onscreen persona, a rawness in her performance that one barely gets to see.

Vidya’s ‘bold’ look comes as a welcome change to her fans who were a bit frustrated with her holier than thou roles. Vidya is all set to enter the dark zone by playing a negative role in Ishkiyan and it seems interesting.

By Jilawatan

So far, he has refused to colour his hair even for a film. But now Naseeruddin Shah has not only dyed his hair, he has also shaved his beard and lost a lot of weight to look like an eligible 40-year-old for Vidya Balan in Ishqiya. The veteran actor says he is having the time of his life shooting the movie.

“That’s right. I’m supposed to be this 40-year-old rake doing naughty things, like wooing the neighbourhood widow, played by Vidya. Giving me competition is my screen bhanja Arshad Warsi. So my character has to really pull up his socks to vie for the lady’s attention,” laughs Naseer. “I’ve never believed in such vanity in real life. But my character definitely does have to be an eligible 40-year-old,” he adds.

By Jilawatan

Abating the speculations doing the rounds regarding his love-life, usually quiet Shahid Kapur chose to speak about his dream girl. No, it is not Vidya Balan or Priyanka Chopra or the most recent, Anushka Sharma who fits Shahid’s image of his ideal girl but he is still on the lookout for the special person.

Elaborating on how his dream girl should be, the actor said to a news daily, “She should be able to connect with me emotionally on a day-to-day basis. The girl should be different, but not to the extent that things just doesn`t work out. Last but not the least, I know I would accept her the way she is.“

Talking about his break-up with former girlfriend Kareena Kapoor, Shahid said, “I had a public break-up, but now I am very private about my personal life. It became too public and difficult to handle. When there is something substantial, people will come to know about it,“ he concludes.

Well, Shahid should know that he too needs to change for his dream girl, otherwise who would like to fall in love with a guy, who keeps on changing his girlfriend.

By Jilawatan

Just got to know that some Londoners failed to recognise Vidya Balan recently.

It seems the poor girl just got off a roller coaster and was apparently looked ‘flustered and unkempt’.

Now I can understand if a bunch of foreigners don’t know who Vidya is. But I also heard that the actress was asked who she was very much in India!

Apparently the star was attending a show for which she was to collect tickets at the auditorium.

As it seemed, the person who was supposed to handover the tickets sauntered into the cafeteria and asked who Vidya Balan was. She obviously didn’t know who the star was because when the actress walked up to her, she asked, “Are you Vidya Balan?”

Vidya only nodded and moved on! Must say Vidya, you really are humble, girl!

By Jilawatan

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan wants to make Mumbai green. In an interview, she appealed to residents of Mumbai that they should come forward and help her in making Mumbai full of trees.

She said that people should take steps for keeping Mumbai free from pollution. She also planted saplings in a school with the help of school children.

She also made appeal to the people for planting more trees to make the environment free from the pollution.