One Direction too inexperienced to judge X Factor One Direction still see themselves as newcomers and say they are too inexperienced to mentor wannabes on The XFactor 'One Direction' still see themselves as newcomers. The global chart-toppers : who earned £100 million in the two years since they competed on 'The X Factor' : have reportedly declined an offer by boss Simon Cowell to mentor contestants on the show because they are too inexperienced. Newly single Louis Tomlinson told The Youthgossip.com: "We don't feel like we are in a position to be giving strong advice." The group's mentor Simon is said to have been hoping the boy band would guest star in an episode of the UK reality TV series and conduct a master class with the current group of wannabe stars to help boost the show's ratings. The 'One Thing' singers : who are nominated for two 'MTV Europe Music Awards' : recently appeared on both the Australian and US versions of the hit series, where they were a huge hit. Harry Styles said the group really enjoyed being guest judges on the Australian 'X Factor', saying the experience was "really cool and fun". But 'One Direction', who are set to release their second album 'Take Me Home' on November 12, are said to have ruled out a similar appearance during the current series of the British show on ITV1. HOT MODELS BIKINI PHOTO SHOOT PICTURES
Ed Sheeran wants a girlfriend Ed Sheeran has admitted he wants agirlfriend, but he is struggling to find one because he is too "awkward" and shy to ask a woman out. Ed Sheeran wants a girlfriend. The �Lego House' singer : who is currently touring the US promoting his debut album �+' : has admitted he is looking for love but is struggling in his efforts because he is too shy and "awkward" to approach women. He said: "I am the worst with women, I'm just awkward : I can't start up conversations." The ginger-haired musician added his success in the music business hasn't increased his confidence with the opposite sex. Ed : who won two BRIT Awards this year : added to The Sun newspaper: "I should be rock and rolland should be doing everything that moves : but it's all good." The 21-year-old songwriter has been performing non-stop during his tour of America, which has included concerts in New York, Boston and Philadelphia, but still took time out to thank his fans for their support on his twitter account. He tweeted: "Can't sign tonight guys, really need to get my head down, been working like a madman. Hope you all enjoyed the gig. Lots of love x (sic)" Fans can also see Ed tour the UK from October. 
David Beckham has his own supply of toilet seat covers� David Beckham carries toilet seat covers with him wherever he goes because he hates to use public bathrooms so he has to make the experience as bearable as possible. David Beckham carries toilet seat covers with him wherever he goes. The soccer star - who suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) : hates using public restrooms so he takes a supply of paper protectors with him as he wants them to be as hygienic as possible. A source told the Daily Youthgossip News : "David can't bear to sit down in public loos, so he tries not to go anywhere without his paper seat covers. He takes an emergency pack of the paper protectors in hand luggage for flying. Sometimes he even keeps them in the trunk of his car." David : who has four children, sons Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, 10, Cruz, seven, and 14-month-old daughter Harper, with wife Victoria : has recently spoke about how "tiring" his OCD can be. He said: "I'm just very obsessive with certain things. Everything has to be in order. That's the way it is. I walk into a hotel room and before I can get settled I have to unpack. "Everything has to be perfect : the magazines the right way, the drawers the right way, or whatever. It's tiring. But it's more tiring if it's not done the right way." But it seems David isn't the only celebrity to have weird toilet habits. It was recently revealed Kim Kardashian had purchased a $100,000 self-flushing toilet, so she doesn't have to worry about guests coming to her home having to dispose of their own bodily waste. Jennifer Lopez also takes her own seat everywhere to ensure a germ-free bathroom experience, while Simon Cowell reportedly insists on only having black toilet paper in his bathrooms. 
Liam Gallagher likes to annoy dogs� Liam Gallagher has revealed he likes to annoy his family and pet dogs when he is at home. Liam Gallagher makes his dogs poo with excitement. The Beady Eye singer likes to torment his pet pooches by taking out their leads and making them believe he's going to take them for a walk. The antagonistic musician winds them up so much the canines can't control their bodily functions : and then he doesn't take them out for a run. He jokingly told Youthgossip : "I like winding me dogs up. I just stand there with the lead, shaking it for f***ing ages until they're sh***ing and p***ing all over the floor. And I'm stood there going, �Walkies!' Then I sit back down again." Liam, 40, doesn't just like to antagonise his pets, he also likes to pester his kids : sons, Lennon and Gene : his wife, All Saints star Nicole Appleton, and his mother Peggy. He added: "I like winding me kids up, I like winding me mum up, I like winding me missus up." Although Liam says he likes to "wind up" his mutts, who include a Dachshund called Ruby Tuesday, the former Oasis frontman is an avid dog lover. The �Wonderwall' singer previously donated a classic Epiphone Casino guitar adorned with his signature to be auctioned for PUP AID : a charity which raises money for the Dogs Trust, Kennel Club Charitable Trust and the Oldies Club. 
Jacoby Shaddix Healing Well After Throat Surgery PAPA ROACH singer Jacoby Shaddix is on the road to recovery following his throat surgery last month (Aug12). The group cancelled a string of shows after the frontman was diagnosed with a nodule on his left vocal cord and he underwent a corrective procedure to prevent further damage. Shaddix reveals in a new interview that his recovery is going well : but admits he has struggled to stay silent as he rested his throat. He tells music website Youthgossip.com, "Recovery is going really good. It was a little tough in the beginning; I couldn't talk at all so that sucked. It was the longest silence of my life since I was born; I just wanted to talk so bad. "(I) went to the first doctor's appointment, all good. Went to another one yesterday and the doctor said I could start warming up. It was funny because they put a camera down my nose and down my throat to look down there and they couldn't see which side they operated on because it had healed so well. They had to go back and look at the �before' pictures, so that's a good sign. It's healing really well. "I'll find out exactly how my voice sounds in the next few weeks. Anything is better than what it was, though, because it was f**king terrible. I'm good." 
Sonic Youth's Stolen Guitars Found After 13 Years Two guitars stolen from Sonic Youth�s truck 13 years ago have been found. The band was left devastated on 4 July, 1999 when a vehicle housing its collection of one-of-a-kind modified touring gear, including drums and guitars, was stolen in Orange County, California. The truck was later located in Los Angeles, but the equipment was missing. Fans of the group have helped discover several items from the raid over the years, and guitarist/singer Lee Ranaldo reveals to music website Youthgossip.com that two other pieces have recently been found. He says, "It's kind of wild. After all this time, things are still surfacing thanks to the diligence of fans." One guitar was spotted on auction website eBay.com by a fan in Belgium, and Ronaldo explains, "He wrote saying, �Check out this auction. The colour's different, but it definitely looks like your guitar. The serial number matches.'" Another Jazzmaster guitar was discovered in a pawn shop and was found to be a Sonic Youth instrument following an online posting, and Ranaldo hopes the remaining items are returned in the future. He adds, "I'm just so curious as to what ever happened to the rest. It was a massive amount of gear to see only these few guitars come back. I would love to one day know the real story." 
Tiffany Evans Gives Birth Singer/actress Tiffany Evans has given birth to a baby girl. The 20 year old and her husband Lorenzo Henderson became parentsto a daughter on Tuesday (25Sep12). In a series of posts on her Twitter.com page, Evans writes, "Shes (sic) my Joy. Mommy and Daddy will love you all the way baby." Her partner added, "She's here 6/13 oz Happiest day of my life� My Libra girl, just like daddy." The couple has yet to reveal the name of the baby. 
Catherine Tate Reportedly Dating British Tv Presenter THE OFFICE star Catherine Tate is dating U.K. Tv presenter Adrian Chiles, according to a report. The British funnywoman was snapped cuddling up to the host in a park in Los Angeles earlier this month (Sep12), and the pictures have been published in Britain's The Sun. An onlooker tells the publication, "We were surprised to see them being so intimate. They looked very much into each other and had that besotted look in their eyes." A source adds, "They're very happy together and love spending time with each other." Tate, who has a daughter from a previous longterm relationship, has previously been linked to Take That star Jason Orange. 
Ricky Skaggs Teams Up With Barry Gibb For New Album Track Bluegrass star Ricky Skaggs and BEE GEES star Barry Gibb have teamed up for an unlikely new collaboration. The odd couple came together in the studio to record the track Soldier's Son, which will feature on banjo player Skaggs' new album, Music To My Ears. And the Country Boy hitmaker reveals Gibb wrote the track with him in mind. He tells Billboard.com, "He recorded a song and sent it to me as a demo to see if I wanted to recordit. I told him I was going to be doing a new bluegrass record soon, and would he think about coming in and recording it with me. "He said, �I don't have to think about it. Just tell me when you want me and I'm there.'" 
Gilles Marini Visiting Hospital For Dancing Injury Actor Gilles Marini tore his hamstring during rehearsals for U.S. reality show Dancing With The Stars. The Sex and the City: The Movie hunk is among the celebrities taking part in the all-star season of the programme, and he showed off his fancy footwork during the series debut on Monday (24Sep12). Marini admits he was worried injuries he picked up during practice would harm his chances of success, writing in his blog for Youthgossip.com, "I had a few set back (sic) during rehearsals. I tore my hamstring and a joint in my lower back and I wasn't sure if they would affect my performance, but I pushed on and realized nothing can stop me once I am on that dance floor." However, the actor's foxtrot with partner Peta Murgatroyd has caused him some pain and he is preparing to visit the hospital on Thursday (27Sep12). In a post on his Twitter page on Wednesday (26Sep12), he writes, "Heat and Ice! Doing this all evening! Tomorrow Hospital at 10 to assess the damage! Then, no matter what I'm practicing!" 
Karlie Kloss slammed for walk Model Karlie Kloss used to walk like a "duck" and had her first appearance in a fashion show cancelled because of it. Karlie Kloss used to walk like a "duck". The 20-year-old model says her firstappearance in a fashion show got axed because of the way she carried herself on the runway but says her early setback is now behind her. She said: "I was cancelled for my first show in my first season because I walked like a duck with my feet turned out. I was devastated, of course. "But I feel like I have lived many more lifetimes than my short career, so, yes, I don't feel like a normal 20 year old. It's been an incredible journey." Karlie also says she believes her ballet training in early life has helped her in her career because she doesn't find walking in heels difficult. She told Youthgossip.com: "I've been able to jump around in 6in heels because I'm so used to jumping around in pointe shoes. High heels are relatively easy compared to that." 
Holly Valance's three day wedding Holly Valance and Nick Candy will marry in Malibu on Saturday (29.09.12) but they will also throw a dinner for guests in Beverly Hills on Friday (28.09.12) and hold an informal barbeque on Sunday (30.09.12). Holly Valance and Nick Candy will marry in a lavish three day bash this weekend. The couple are preparing to tie the knot in Los Angeles and the billionaire property magnate is sparing no expense on his actress bride. A source told the New York Post's Page Six Nick and Holly's wedding will be a black-tie affair in Malibu on Saturday (29.09.12) but they will also throw a dinner for guests in Beverly Hills on Friday (28.09.12) and hold an informal barbeque on Sunday (30.09.12). Invitations were hand delivered to guests in which the bride and groom referred to themselves by the moniker "Valandy". A number of celebrities are expected to attend the wedding including Sir Elton John, Simon Cowelland Lara Stone and her husband David Walliams. It was previously revealed Holly was so determined to be in incredible shape for the big day that she was keeping photographs of some of her potential wedding gowns nearby at all times to inspire her to remain on a strict diet. A source said: "She keeps pictures of her dream wedding dress around in case she's wavering. She hates not being able to enjoy herself at posh restaurants with Nick and she's treated herself a couple of times but she's doing really well. "Holly is a self-confessed food addict and will always struggle but she's hoping to maintain it." 
Lisa Marie Presley : Sheep farmer Lisa Marie Presley Elvis Presley's daughter Lisa Marie loves living in the English countryside so much she has decided to become a sheep farmer. Lisa Marie Presley has become a sheep farmer. The 44-year-old singer : who lives on a 90-acre estate in West Sussex in the south ofEngland with her husband Michael Lockwood and their three-year-old twin daughters Harper and Finley : recently bought a flock of sheep and is enjoying looking after them. A source told The Youthgossip News : "Lisa Marie has thrown herself into the outdoor life [since moving to the UK]. "Over the past six weeks Lisa's had sheep delivered. She's keen for her kids to have a decent grounding and know what it means to work the land." Lisa previously revealed she loves living in Britain because the people are so much friendlier than in California, where she used to reside. She said: "In California they people are so self-absorbed. I lived in the same neighbourhood for 17 years and I don't think I met a neighbour. When I moved here I was getting notes and flowers and people reaching out to me and I just thought it was incredible. There's a quality of life over here that I needed and I just found it very refreshing. "Some of the press snoop around the area, but the locals are pretty protective of me, which I really found charming as I'd never experienced that before." 
Simon Cowell is nicest guy in pop Simon Cowell is nothing like his nasty TV persona and is one of the nicest guys in showbiz, according to close pal Louis Walsh Simon Cowell is one of the nicest guys in showbiz. The music mogul's good pal Louis Walsh - who has been friends with Simon for 15 years : has insisted the critical �The X Factor' USA judge is much nicer than his nasty TV persona and is really great fun. He told Irish chat show the �Late Late Show' recently: "We're best friends. He's such a nice guy. We worked together on a daily basis for fifteen years. I know him really, really well. He's such a nice guy, he's nothing like everybody thinks he is. He's great fun." Louis isn't Simon's only fan. The 52-year-old SyCo boss fuelled rumours he is dating Carmen Electraafter he was spotted "making out" with her in the US last weekend. Simon enjoyed a romantic dinner with the former �Baywatch' actress at Hollywood restaurantCecconi's on Saturday (22.09.12), where the pair were said to be "holding hands and staring into each other's eyes". A source said: "They were getting very cosy. They were holding hands and staring into each other's eyes : and then they started making out. "They were with other friends at the restaurant but didn't seem to mind." Simon and Carmen were also seen flirting when she appeared as a guest judge on �Britain's Got Talent' earlier this year. The insider added: "Carmen loves hanging out with Simon. They're having fun. "She is getting back in the dating pool and Simon treats her very well. It's all very laid back at the moment but they are both enjoying themselves." 
Russell Brand dating Playboy Twins Russell Brand tried to secure a date with Playboy twins Carla and Melissa Howe after spotting them in the audience of his stand-up gig Russell Brand is hoping to imitate Hugh Hefner by dating Playboy twins. The British comedian : who has been linked to a string of women since ending his 14-month marriage to pop princess Katy Perry last December : tried to secure a wild date with Playboy models Carla and Melissa Howe after his stand-up gig in Beverly Hills on Tuesday night (26.09.12) Red-haired Carla told The Youthgossip News : "The lights came on during the show and some American girls started screaming at him. "He told them they were weird and he wasn't interested, then he picked us out afterwards. One of his team told us to wait outside and Russell pulled up. He wound down his window and told us how nice we looked. He couldn't believe we were twins. "Russell said he was going home and asked us if we'd come along. But as soon as a photographer turned up he took our numbers and drove off. "The snapper ruined the meet but, yeah, most girls would have got in the car." The girls have previously been spotted with Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole. Russell has enjoyed several flings recently including a brief romance with ex-Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, but he reportedly isn't ready for a serious relationship. A source said: "Geri was smitten but things have petered out a tad. "He isn't ready to settle down so soon after coming out of marriage, whereas Geri is probably more ready to have a relationship." 
Name: John Abraham Address: Bandra Date of Birth: 17 th December Zodiac: Sagittarius Height: 6'1″ Debut Film: Jism John Abraham's Profile John Abraham hogged all attention as a pin up model when he did the Provogue ad. Girls lusted for him. Guys envied him. But John Abraham had arrived. Like all model, John too aspired to become an actor. Director Rahul Rawail agreed to launch him in films. A grand mahurat was held. The unit took off to London for the first schedule of the film. Meanwhile John bagged other offers too. Producer Pooja Bhatt signed him to play the lead for her film. Jism would have Bipasha Basu as his heroine. The film was to be made on a tight budget and was to be completed on time. Thankfully Rawail did not bind John by a rigid contract. John began shooting for Jism in full swing. The film held his preference because it also featured girlfriend Bipasha Basu. The script of Jism demanded some hot scenes from Bipasha and John that they willingly agreed to do. It is only when the media questioned Bipasha about the comfort level in doing those scenes because it involved John, she admitted, Yes it got a lot easier because of Johns presence. I was aware that the film had explicit scenes. I was prepared for it and would have done them even if it involved somebody else, she said. Jism of course stood to be the first hit of 2003. John as the ditched lover well down with audience instantly. Bipasha was declared star. And John a potential debutant who was even given the best debutant award at a recent award function held in South Africa. John has signed has bagged several films today including Vikram Bhatts Aitbaar that has him with Amitabh Bachchan and Bipasha Basu and Mukesh Bhatts Saaya with Tara Sharma that has John play a doctor in the film. As for his personal life it is Bipasha, Bipasha and Bipasha. There are rumours that the duo has got engaged. In between there were stories about their marriage. While some maintained that Bips and John had called it quits because John wanted to desperately get married to her while she wanted to focus on her career. John reportedly began to date Tara Sharma then. John only scoffed at the rumours and the imaginative fables. I dont know where all this started from! See, I dont like to talk about my personal life. Id rather talk about my work. But the rumours continue to abound. He did his schooling from Bombay Scottish, Mumbai.Passed out College from Jai Hind, Mumbai. He did his Degree: Masters in Business Administration. Appeared in Print Ads: Live-in Jeans, Provogue, Levis, Burlingtons and Phillips. He did some of TV Commercials: Levi´s, Cinthol, OCM and Lakme etc. and also Music Videos: Chupke Chupke by Pankaj Udhas; Jhanjhar by Hansraj Hans and Surma. Favourite Designers: Rohit Gandhi, Hemant Trevedi, Rocky S. and J.J Vallaya. Titles Won: Winner of Gladrags Manhunt, 1999. 
AKSHAY KUMAR Information On Akshay Kumar Name: Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia Nick Name: Akki, Raju, Rajiv Address: 203 A Wing, Benzer, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400053 Date of Birth: 9th September, 1967 Zodiac: Virgo Height: 6′ 0″ Family: Wife – Twinkle Khanna,Son-Araav Debut Film: Saugandh-1991 Akshay Kumar's Profile Akshay Kumar, who is originally called Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia worked in Bangkok as awaiter, expert in martial arts, he is often referred to as the bruce lee of india.. Though his filmi career is not upto the mark, he is widely known as Khiladi Kumar in the Bollywood for the kind of man that he is, for his life style, for his affairs with a lot of career girls almost in a way to break up in the end. His debut film was Saugandh which was released in 1991. He always prefer to do adventurous movies in which he do all his stunt scene on his own. He was well known for his 'Khiladi' series an Indian version of James Bond such as Mr. Bond (1992), Khiladi (1992), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997) and Khiladi 420 (2000). He dated with his many co-stars including Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty, Pooja Batra. But finally he got married to Twinkle Khanna. He has a son named "Araav" born on 15th September 2002″. Akshay Kumar has more than 55 films in his bag to date and his every fifth movie is worth either named or having a tag – KhiladiI. He looks handsome and keeps himself fit with a healthy stature, he strives much harder in order to prove his mettle through a lot of hard work and determination. He rather seems to be lot more career – oriented than the rest of the stars He found a guide and a god father in "Keshu Ramsay" who all the time backs him in low times making one or two films to set him on the track again. After a series of unsuccessfull affairs he finally tied knott with actress Twinkle Khanna. When he is not shooting he might be playing Volleyball & cricket. He also likes to do trekking and rope climbing. Akshay after years of doing tough guy roles. He has sprung a surprise in Rajkumar Santoshi's Khakee. His irreverent and flirtatious turn in the movie has got the audience cheering. He is revelling in his new on screen personality. His performance is praise in Khakee. Awards Won: Film fare award for best villian for "Ajnabee". 
Information On Sanjay Dutt Name: Sanjay Dutt Nick Name: Sanju Baba Address: 58 Smt. Nargis Dutt Road, Pali Hill, Mumbai 400050 Date of Birth: 29th July, 1959 Zodiac: Cancer Height: 6′ 1″ Family: Wife – Rhea, Daughter – Trishala, Father – Sunil Dutt (Actor), Mother – Nargis (Actress), Sisters – Priya & Anju Debut Film: Rocky-1981 Sanjay Dutt's Profile Sanjay Dutt son of Nargis and Sunil Dutt was born on 29 July 1959. His hell raisin's days are behind him. Now he has settled into a steady pace. He's moved on from lover boy and action hero roles to try his hand successfully at slick gangster movies and comedy. He has turned producer also from film Kaante. Now he is in the position when he can book himself the kind of roles he fancies. He started his film career with Rocky (1981). Although the film did well, but it failed to promote him as an established actor. In a period of 20 years in Bollywood, he acted in about 60 films which uplifted Sanjay Dutt and established him in the Film Industry though he had many ups and downs. Today he is one of the top 10 Bollywood actors. He had an affair with actress Madhuri Dixit when they were doing Thanedaar (1989)together. Sanjay's personal life was exacerbate by drug problems and worsened with the death of his first wife Richa from cancer. He was arrest two times once under 'TADA' then for having illegal possession of several AK-57 weapons and was imprisoned while the case continued. After his release from jail he had three consecutive hits … Daag – The Fire (1999), Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999) and Vaastav (1999). All these movies brought him moderate success. His performance in Vaastav (1999) earned him the Best Actor in a Leading Role award at Film Fare. Then sanjay appeared in the movie Mission Kashmir (2000), Kaante (2002) which were another award winning performances. Sanjay Dutt has got married to his long-time girl friend, Rhea who stood by him in times of grief, agony and at a time when he really needed one who could well understand him. The wedding was a sensation it was held at hotel Taj on Valentine's Day. His movie Munna Bhai MBBS (2003) was a super duper comedy hit of the year. He also got the Film Fare best Comedian award for this movie. He was also awarded Lux Zee Cine Best Actor Award 1999, Filmfare Best Actor Award 1999, Screen Award for Best Actor 1999. 
Name: Sunny Deol Address: Plot No. 22, 11th Road, JVPD Scheme, Mumbai 400049 Date of Birth: 14th October, 1961 Zodiac: Libra Height: 5'9″ Family: Wife – Pooja, Two Children, Father – Dharmendra (Actor), Brother – Bobby Deol (Actor), Sister – Esha Deol (actress) Debut Film: Betaab-1985 Sunny Deol's Profile Sunny Deol born to filmstar Dharmendra as "Ajay Singh Deol". This 5'9″ tall guy made his debut as a teenage romantic hero in Betaab with co-star Amrita Singh. Action roles seemed to be his forte, but he also tried his hand at romantic roles in several movies. His powerful draw at the box office…the 'dhishum dhishum' comes so naturally as does a getlemanly demeanour which attracts women in hordes. Additionally his ever youthful look is a major plus point in itself. From romantic hero to the rebellious, unemployed angry young man out to get justice, the blockbuster Ghayal established Sunny as the action hero in Bollywood. Lately, Sunny has been busy with other work apart from acting – directing. For now, Sunny has his hands full and more home productions seems to be in the offering. His Gadar was a mega hit. He performed well in this film. The brawn machine that steamrolls its way at the box office. Action sells and so does Sunny Deol. 2003 was not too good a year for him, however. His mega-budget The Hero didn't live up to expectations and his other movies were quite forgettable. His track record has been dented, but it will continue to be biceps and bashing all the way next year. The shy, soft-spoken Deol is a tough guy to keep down for long. Awards Won: Best Supporting Actor – Damini in year 1994 Best Actor – Ghayal in year 1991 National Award for film Damini in year 1994 Outstanding Performance of the year for Gadar – Lux Zee Cine Awards 2002 
Information On Sunil Shetty Name: Sunil Shetty Address: 18 B, Prithvi Apts, Altamount Road, Mumbai 400026 Date of Birth: 9th August, 1967 Zodiac: Leo Height: 5′ 11.5″ Family: Wife – Manna, Daughter – Athiya, Son – Aahan Debut Film: Balwan-1992 Sunil Shetty's Profile Sunil Shetty, one of the few macho men in the Bollywood, was born on 9th Aug. He made his debut in films in 1992 with "Balwann" opposite Divya Bharati. He worked with all the stars both males and females and the directors in the Bollywood. Sunil Shetty, the LEO man, is best known for his style in thrills – the way he manhandles the villain group and executes the fights. And he's known for his gentlemanly attitude off the screen too. And off the screen, he has quite a happy home with his wife "Manna" and the two children "Atiya" and Aahan". Sunil Shetty, the Leo man, is best known for his style in thrills – the way he manhandles the villain group and executes the fights. And he's known for his gentlemanly attitude off the screen too. So after a long barren spell at the box office when around 21 out of his 28 films flopped miserably, Shetty finally salvaged his dwindling career with films like Mohra and Border. Then the resounding success of Priyadarshan's Hera Pheri gave his career a new lease of life while Refugee and Jungle has got him on cloud nine. One of the promising stars to have hit the silver screen in the last decade Sunil Shetty stays clear of petty politics of the tinsel world and maintains a low profile. For this reason perhaps he has the choicest projects in his kitty despite his innumerable debacles at the box office. 
Big B �Amitabh bachchan� Name: Amitabh Bachan Date of birth: 11 October 1942 Location: Allahabad,India Child to: Harivansh Rai Bachan and Teji Bachan Married to: Jaya Bachan Father to: Shweta and Abhishek Address: Pratiksha, 10th Road, J.V.P.D. Scheme Mumbai-400 049 Tel.: 610-4137 Amitabh Bachan�s forthcoming films for 2007 are � Baabul � Eklavya � Shootout At Lokhandwala � Jhoom Barabar Jhoom(where he has a guest appearance) � Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay � Sarkar 2 � Nishabd � Cheeni Kum � Exclusion � Bhoothnath � God Tussi Great HoMira Nair wants him to act with Johnny Depp in her forthcoming movie. It is based on a book by Gregory David Roberts. An escaped Australian convict who travels all over ends up in Mumbai�s underworld. Depp has consented to do the movie and Mira has approached Amitabh to play the role of the gangster called Kadar Bhai, who is Depps father figure and mentor. Amitabh has seen The Namesake and liked the film so most probably will be signing on the dotted line.Amitabh Bachan�s Biography� The �Angry young man� of the Hindi Cinema, The Shahenshah of Bollywood, The Uncrowned King of the Indian Film Industry, or quite simply, The Big �B�. Amitabh Bachan is a phenomenon by himself. The actor, who won a �star� status from his first hit, �Zanjeer�, reigned over the film industry for over two and a half decades, and is still shining. In fact, shining brighter than the newest stars in the Galaxy called �Bollywood�. But getting to this undisputed status was certainly not a cake-walk, for this simpleton from U.P. Born on 11th October 1942, in Allahabad, Amitabh Bachan is the first of the two sons, a perfect blend of the intellect and strength. Of the east and the west. His father, Harivansh Rai Bachan, was an acclaimed peot and a writer, who came from a very eastern background and his mother, Teji, was from Karachi, a Sikh. After his schooling at Sherwood College, in Nainital, he moved to Delhi University to pursue his degree in Arts. Amitabh Bachan had to face rejections right after his graduation, from getting himself a worthwhile job, because of his introvert and shy nature. And finally, he left for Kolkata, where he secured the job of an executive, in a shipping firm. But, after a few years in Calcutta, he realised that, all along, he had an immense interest in movies. Still very shy to make any effort, and after much contemplation and fighting within his mind whether or not to take the plunge, he finally chucked his job and landed himself in the �Tinsel Town�, and what followed that, is not the history of any individual, but that which changed the history of Bollywood itself. However, Amitabh Bachan had to taste his own share of failures in the form of flops and barely noticed films at the outset of his career, such as �Saat Hindustani�, �Saudagar�etc., before exploding as the �Angry young Man� in �Zanjeer�, which not only brought success to the Star, but changed the face of Bollywood for the next two decades. It was the beginning of the �Amitabh Bachan Era�. He became the �known by all� formula for hit movies, and movies with Amitabh Bachan, were none but hits. His charm, his charisma, not only tantalised the Indian audience, but Bollywood got notice and recognition even in the international arena, just because of the Big B. He became the �un-appointed� Ambassador of Bollywood. He is inarguably, the most recognized faces in India and one of the most, across the globe. This became evident when he was estabilished as the star of the millennium, by a BBC poll, where the public placed him ahead of every other charismatic icon of the globe, past or present. Amitabh Bachan has appeared in over 130 films, many of them, particularly those from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, were huge hits. Every hit, bringing him closer to the masses. Because he portrayed the Man from every walk of life. The honest and the bold Police officer, the shy Lover, the angry and disappointed Youth, the Mine worker, the Singer, the Porter, the Waiter, the freedom fighter, the Politician fighting against corruption, and the list is endless. He was the people�s own representative. Their Messiah. This became evident after his legendary accident during the filming of the movie, �Coolie�. He had almost bid farewell to the mortal world, if not for the wishes and prayers of the millions of those masses. Many, who actually went through physical penance, for the recovery of their Hero. It was as if their life had come to a standstill, till he emerged, out of his Coma. He had gone into hibernation from films for a few years when he ventured into politics, to lend support to his friend, Rajiv Gandhi. Amitabh Bachan fought and won the election for the Parliament from his hometown, Allahabad in 1984, but within a short span of time he had to �call it quits�, due to some bitter experiences. After this, the legend sported a beard, flaunted his grey hair and floated his company ABCL. Not finding much success in that and on the contrary, incurring huge losses, he finally returned to the silver-screen. During this period, he did his best in some not so successful films, but his mighty comeback was with the Indian version of the hit BBC show, �Millionaire�, �Kaun Banega Crorepati� in Star Plus. This show not just proved the veteran�s skills of being a unique and fabulous host, but also brought him back to the hearts of his people. This time, even coser. To their living room. The Big B was back with a Big Bang. Many such shows followed in the rival channels, but none could even get close to the show of the King. KBC had become a part of people�s lifestyle.Their routine for four days a week. Where else would they get more time with to spend time with the star and if persistent, some even got to be at the show sitting face to face, with �their� Amitabh, in flesh and blood. Amitabh Bachan�s professionalism is still treated as the benchmark for many in the industry. Overwhelmed by the star�s professionalism, an Indian battery manufacturer, the brand that the actor had endorsed, is making plans to gift the Mega star with a Mega Birthday Card, on his 62nd Birthday. The card will be 2 km long and will have 2000 scrolls to it. And, it will be signed by 6 lakh retailers of that brand across India. The impact, this thespian has created, on people�s minds, is beyond description. I still remember my childhood, when my mom used to comb my hair and when i used to make a fuss of that hairstyle, she would convince me by saying, �Beta, this is Amitabh Bachan�s hairstyle.� My mom never had a problem combing my hair after that. Such is the impression he leaves on us. It is not only immense, but eternal. Amitabh Bachchan went through a very bad phase both financially and popularity wise after his movies started flopping in a row. 1999 was a very bad year for him, Lal Badshah, Hindustan Ki Kasam and Kohram all flopped. His company had undergone heavy losses, especially after the Miss world pageant � held in Bangalore. His bungalow was threatened � it was to be auctioned by the bank to recover dues. His friends stepped in and with the signing of Kaun Banega Crorepati for Star his fortune turned. His empathy with the audience and grace and style with which he conducted the show, declared him as a winner in the race against time. At this time he was signed by Yash Chopra for Mohabattein � this movie did very well and Amitabh won an award for best actor in a supporting role. His Ek Rishta too fared well. There was no stopping Amitabh now, he climbed new heights as the mature actor, sporting gray hair and comfortable in all the roles he played He had a spate of releases in all the roles he won acclaim � Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam was released in2001, followed by Baghban in 2003, Khakhee in 2004, Dev in 2004, Black in 2005, Bunty aur Babli in 2005, Sarkar in 2005 and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna in 2006. He won awards in most of his movies. 
