Buzz that is doing the rounds in B-town is that the writer Shobhaa De is planning a book on similar lines to Victoria Beckham’s fashion advice guide book ‘Extra Half’.

On hearing this, Kareena, was more than pleased.

“I would absolutely value anything she does. However, I’m unable to say anything at this point,” says Kareena about the book to a daily.

However, not only Shobhaa but the actress’s dietician Rujuta Diwekar too has been inspired by Kareena’s figure. She is planning her second book and Kareena will be her role model. The dietician’s first book was recently launched and is selling like hot cakes. So, she doesn’t mind coming up with a book sequel.

Well, I’m sure Bebo will be honoured.

The 20 year old actor Dev Patel, who rose to fame with Slumdog Millionaire, is currently starring in The Last Airbender. He plays the villan in this movie. He reveals the reason behind him playing a villain.

“I wanted to stretch myself and not play a stereotype, like the funny Indian guy,”

Dev also shared with an anecdote his little secret during his days of promoting Slumdog Millionaire.

“I was 18, walking the red carpet, and Sharon Stone walked past. I was like, ‘I can’t believe Sharon Stone is next to me. Can someone slap me?’ Then I felt this hand go wallop on my cheek. She just slapped me.”

Hehe!! Dev you asked for it!!!

Lara is seen wearing a dress made with lettuce leaves and other vegetables by Gavin Miguel. She is shot by ace lensman Jatin Kampani.

The actress is quoted as saying, “Going vegetarian is one of the easiest ways to improve our health, help countless animals and protect the Earth.”

Lara looks gorgeous. I like it. What about you?

Q. How and when did you bag the role in Tere Bin Laden?

I was in Mumbai shooting a TV commercial, when Rashid, a common friend of the director Abhishek Sharma and me, told me about the project. I then met Abhishek and we discussed the film. Whenever somebody hears the name of Bin Laden, one is bound to be sceptical. I was too, initially. But once I heard the story I found it hilarious and decided to go ahead with it. You will relate to the funny circumstances when you watch it.

Q. Although it is a humorous take, weren’t you afraid of taking the plunge, since controversies regarding the film and the lead character might raise their head?

The story is basically about a Pakistani reporter who wishes to go to America and, in his pursuit, has to find Osama Bin Laden. Most South Asians have a very different take on the Bush era or Osama Bin Laden. We wanted to satirize these things. I did the film because it revolves around my character. Besides, I was keen on breaking the perceptions about the muslim community that have been formed in the last decade or so.

Q. As a citizen of your country, did you also feel responsible towards doing this film?

Because of a minority group, you cannot put everyone into trouble. Besides the humour, I believed the film had a very important message to send out.

Q. You started off as a singer in Pakistan. How did acting happen?

The acting profession isn’t alien to me. I have done a lot of TV and theatre in Pakistan.

Over the years, I have also acted in my music albums.

This time around when I got a chance to do a film, I found it to be a natural progression.

Q. You have come to India at a point when the relations between India and Pakistan are not at their cordial best.

I think both countries share a love-hate relationship. Art and culture is the only binding force. And I strongly believe love always wins. Also, I have been to Mumbai in the past for my albums and I love the warmth the city exudes. I feel very welcome here.

Q. Most artistes from neighbouring countries have complained about the difficulty in obtaining an Indian visa. Was it hard for you to get one?

Not at all. Each time I came for the shoot, I came on multiple entry visa. For the promotions too, I will be using the same kind of visa.

Q. Was Bollywood always of interest to you?

I think when you are living in the subcontinent, Bollywood is subconsciously a part of you. When you are a singer or an artiste, you do feel you want to be part of the industry some day.

Q. Pakistani actors have traditionally not done well in Bollywood. Do you wish to change the trend?

I hope that I have changed the trend. I cannot change things overnight, but with the kind of projects that I will work on, I hope to do well. I am in talks with a few producers for the same.

Q. Do you plan to release the film in Pakistan as well?

I have recently launched a production house called Alif Films through which I hope to release the film in Pakistan.

Q. Will you shift base to Mumbai?

Artistes are like vagabonds. Wherever your art takes you, you bound to travel there. Then be it Mumbai or New York, it doesn’t matter.

Saif has lost 9 kgs and is looking leaner, muscular and smarter. He has also cut his hair short. Saif has done all this for his second home production – Agent Vinod, where he plays the role of a spy. It is said that his look is inspired from the Hollywood star Matt Damon in Bourne Identity.

Sources say that Saif has been guarding his new look carefully. Unfortunately, when he was invited for Amir Khan’s party, his new look was revealed. Also, Kareena spilled beans about Saif’s new look saying, “Saif has never looked cooler. He has lost nine kilos in three months. He’s all toned and rippling muscles,”

“He was with long hair for so long that I had forgotten how dashing he looks in cropped hair. Saif has got his hair cropped really short, that’s all I can tell you about his Agent Vinod look. He got it done a couple of days back. Since then he was reluctant to step out of his house,” Kareena said.

Check out the sizzling couple, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan as they get passionate on Vogue. They appeared together on Vogue for the first time.

Abhi dons a jackets teamed with tees while Ash’s wears a short and classy dress.

While shooting for Vogue, the lovely lady said it was a ‘wonderful’ experience as Vogue always comes up with classy covers.

Catch the first look of Lafangey Parindey, directed by Pradeep Sarkar and produced by Aditya Chopra, is Yash Raj Films’ latest offering, casting Deepika Padukone as a ‘blind’ girl who is born to fly and Neil Nitin Mukesh a ‘wild man’ who is born to fight.

The film is set against the backdrop of the gritty streets of Mumbai and is learned to be about bike gangs. Neil and Deepika have done daring stunts in the film which is quite evident with its first look.

“LAFANGEY PARINDEY”, will release worldwide on 20th August 2010.

All you SRK fans, watch out for the speedster Shahrukh Khan as he gears up to drive one of the world’s fastest available supercars, the Volkswagen  Bugatti, in his film Ra.one. A team of techinicians from the Pirates of Caribbean will teach him to drive the car.

The title of the film Ra. One which is SRK’s most ambitious project till date is short for “Random Access Version One”. SRK plays a superhero named G.One, who drives a super fast car. He will have to perform different stunts while driving this vehicle.

A source from the crew confirmed that the decision to drive the Volkswagen Bugatti was Shahrukh’s. Says the source, “Shahrukh is taking most of the decisions on Ra.one, by himself and the decision to drive the Volkswagen Bugatti was also his.”

Currently, the star is enjoying holidays with his kids and will take them to South Africa for the FIFA World Cup finals. After that he will be in London to resume the shooting of Ra.one, where he will learn to drive the Bugatti and will also shoot for the scenes with the car.

Bipasha Basu is behaving like the concerned girlfriend as far as boyfriend John Abraham goes.

Bips who has a very high media profile and is good with her media manners, has realized that John could be positioned better and higher in life , if only he showed his best profile to the media.

John has undoubtedly a low media profile as he believes in the fact that action speaks louder than words. He has never been into unwanted controversies or unnecessary publicity stunts.

While girl friend Bipasha feels that, he should know how to deal with the media in the best possible manner and gives him some cool tips.

Well, the saying is so very true. ‘Behind the success of every man there is a surprised woman!’

So, guys, If John is seen going gaga over his personal or professional life, you now know who the architect is…