Fighting the Darkness: March 2014

Actress Yami Gautam : 2013 Bollywood's Best Female Debut, Latest Victim of Twitter Trolls | Photos | Video

Stop the presses! The Indian twitterverse is now bursting with jokes on pretty and talented Bollywood actress Yami Gautam (see photo), particularly on her brand endorsement of the Fair and Lovely fairness (whitening) cream.

Here's the video that created the "storm":

Twitter trolls have dished out everything against the beautiful desi celebrity. Here's a sample tweet by "Niral" (@niralsoni): "How to convert Black money into White? Just tap them with Yami Gautam's cheeks". Some people are just so mean!

To tell you the truth, I personally believe that these jokes on skin color, especially against dark skin, is so unfair and stupid. Real beauty is skin deep, so they say. Prejudice against dark-colored people is so outdated. These views belong to uncivilized slave and medieval societies, to eras when black people are regarded as commodities and (un)holy crusades were launched against Islam. There is only one race: the human race!

Enough. To the delight of our readers, we are featuring the profile of Miss Yami Gautam (see photo).

Born on November 28, 1988 in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, she is best known for her role in the romantic comedy "Vicky Donor", for which she won the Best Female Debut from the Filmfare and Zee Cine awards. Before her appearance in films, she was first seen by the public in television commercials and soap operas such as "Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam" and "Chand Ke Paar Chalo".

Her filmography:

2010: Ullasa Utsaha
2011: Ek Noor, Nuvvila
2012: Vicky Donor, Hero
2013: Gouravam, Yuddham
2014: Total Siyappa, Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum, Courier Boy Kalyan, Action Jackson

More photos of our featured Indian beauty (click to enlarge):

Sources: Wikipedia, forum posts, Twitter

Congress Candidate, Bollywood Actress Nagma (Nandita Morarji) | Photos | Video

As of this writing, Bollywood actress Nagma - whose real name is Nandita Morarji - allegedly slapped an unruly youth who physically harassed her during a campaign sortie in Jali Kothi area (see video below). The incident happened just a few days after Congress MLA Gajraj Singh tried to kiss her in public in another electoral campaign meeting. The actress is currently running for Congress.

The hot but innocent-looking Nagma (see photo) was born on December 25, (Christmas day) 1974 in Mumbai. She came from a well-off family, having renowned industrialist Gokuldas Morarji as her great grandfather. Her debut in Bollywood came through the film "Baaghi: A Rebel for Love" in 1990. She was active in show business almost two decades.

She is more remembered for her role as Sruthi in the 1994 movie "Kadhalan", which earned her the Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil) and in "Dulha Milal Dildar" for which she was acclaimed as best actress in the Bhojpuri Film Awards. Her younger sister Jyothika is also a critically-acclaimed Indian film actress. Here are the famous siblings in photo below.

More photos of Nagma, our featured Indian celebrity (click to enlarge):

Her filmography (movies list):

1990: Baaghi: A Rebel for Love
1991: Killer, Peddinti Alludu
1992: Yalgaar, Aswamedham, Parampara, Bewaffa Se Waffa, Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare, Gharana Mogudu, Police Aur Mujrim
1993: Dhartiputra, Hasti, King Uncle, Major Chandrakanth, Allari Alludu, Rendilla Poojari, Kondapalli Raja, Varasudu,
Green Snake
1994: Kadhalan, Premikudu, Suhaag, Super Police, Gang Master, Mugguru Monagallu
1995: Suryaputrulu, Baashha, Mounam, Rikshavodu Rani, Ragasiya Police, Villadhi Villain
1996: Love Birds, Saradha Bullodu, Mettukudi
1997: Kaun Rokega Mujhe, Khel Khiladi Ka, Janakiraman, Periya Thambi, Pistha, Aravindhan
1998: Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam, Kurubana Rani, Vaettiya Madichu Kattu
1999: Lal Baadshah, Singer
2000: Kunwara, Chal Mere Bhai, Papa The Great
2001: Sai Teri Maya, Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar, Citizen, Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love, Dheena
2002: Chathurangam, Allari Ramudu
2003: Hrudayavantha
2004: Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
2005: Panditwa Mera Shaadi Kab Hoi, Dulha Milal Dildar, Pariraam
2006: Ek Jind Ek Jaan, Gangaa, Ab Ta Banja Sajnwa Hamaar, Mai Baap, Dil Diwana Tohar Ho Gayil, Raja Thakur
2007: Back To Honeymoon, Thamb Lakshmi Thamb, Tu Hamaar Hou

Hey, if you want a star-studded Congress, you can vote for our celebrity-candidate!

Sources: Wikipedia, forum posts

Viva Hot Singer VJ Anushka Manchanda | Songs | Photos | Live Performance Videos

Born on February 11, 1984 in Delhi, hot and sexy Anushka Manchanda (see photo) is a playback singer for Tamil, Hindi and Telugu films, prolific song writer and actress. She is formerly a VJ (video jockey) for Channel [V], who was discovered through the defunct Indian pop girl group Viva in 2002.

Viva is composed of winners of the talent show Coke [V] Popstars, sponsored by the music television channel and the global softdrinks brand. Joining Anushka Manchanda in this pop girl group are Seema Ramchandani, Mahua Kamat, Pratichee Mohapatra, and Neha Bhasin. Their discography consists of two records: the self-titled album Viva in 2002 and the reloaded album in 2003. All of the group's members have embarked on solo careers.

With the deterioration of the Indian pop girl group, she became a VJ for Channel [V] in 2005. Meanwhile in 2004, she sang "O Mahire" for the Tamil movie Manmadhan. Her job as a playback singer not only popularized the talented Anushka Manchanda. More so, she also appeared sexier (see photo) to male audiences.

More photos of our featured hot VJ, singer (click to enlarge):

In video below, she does a rock version of "Dum Maro Dum" in X-Factor India. She is then joined by Piyush Kapoor with a Hindi version of "Jailhouse Rock", proceeded by "Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyar Tera". They completely rock the stage with their performance.

Watch her in this video of a live performance of her song "Zindagi" during TechXetra 2011.

Her discography (songs list):

2004: "Oh Mahirae"
2005: "Theepidika Theepidika", "Kudakkooli Koduthachu", "Mila Mila", "Hey babu"
2006: "Golmaal", "Money Money", "Zindaggi Rocks"
2007: "Oh..Oh..Ennanamo", "Naughty Naughty", "Rathraina", "Cheli cheruku", "Chammakuro Challa"
2008: "Tu Saala"
2009: "Chandni Chowk to China", "Oh Sexy Mama", "Dil Kalase"
2010: "Alisha", "Life Is A Game (Hindi Version)", "Life Is A Game (English Version)", "By The Way", "Behke Behke", "Dil Khol Ke Let's Rock", "Apna Har Din", "Golmaal", "Dhatad Tatad"
2011: "Mit Jaaye Gum (Dum Maaro Dum)", "Piya Kesariyo"
2012: "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu"
2013: "Allah Duhai Hai", "Dil Na Jaane Kyun", "Mann Basiyo Sanwariyo", "Rowdy Fellows", "Horn OK Please"

Sources: Wikipedia, forum posts

Alleged Playboy Cover Girl, Kamasutra 3D actress, singer Sherlyn Chopra | Photos | Music Video

Scandals have their way of creating public interest in a celebrity. Some bad news can be really damaging and can hurt one's career. Although there are rumors and intrigues that may turn out to be publicity stunts to stir interest to a public figure.

Some Bollywood actors can actually benefit from controversies. Among them is the alleged Playboy cover girl, singer and actress Sherlyn Chopra, who is now under the limelight due to her latest movie "Kamasutra 3D". The film is set to be released in English on May 2014.

It yet another movie inspired by the ancient Sankskrit classic by Vātsyāyana that tackles human sexuality. Yet, even without such hype, her looks alone is enough to make heads turn, especially from hot-blooded male audiences (see photo).

Sherlyn Chopra is cast to play the role of Kama Devi in "Kamasutra 3D". It has been shown at the prestiguous 66th Cannes Film Festival and at the Academy Awards. The filming the the said movie is finished. Yet, there are still speculation that she would be replaced by either Mila Kunis or Eva Longoria in the film's English release.

This uncertainty was created by the feud between the alleged Playboy cover-girl and the film's director Rupesh Paul. They have actually exchanges law suits against each other. I believe it is but a ploy and a media spin to entice the viewing public to watch her latest movie. By the looks of it, it seems that their plan is working!

After all, the hot singer Sherlyn Chopra has been known to concoct various publicity stunts. In July 2012, she announced in a press conference (see photo) that she would be on the cover of Playboy magazine. But I still couldn't find any copy of it on the Internet (and it has been two years)!

She has also posted her erotic (nude and semi-nude, according to Wikipedia) "selfies" on her Twitter account. The music video of her single "Bad Girl" became a viral hit on the web.

She seems to be just teasing the male movie-going public! Frankly, I am getting tired of her cheap tricks and endless antics.

Her filmography:

2002: Vendi Mabbu, University, Beeper
2005: A Film by Aravind, Time Pass, Dosti: Friends Forever
2006: Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride, Something Special, Naughty Boy
2007: Game, Raqeeb, Red Swastik
2009: Dil Bole Hadippa!
2014: Kamasutra 3D

More photos of our featured Bollywood celebrity (click to enlarge):

Here's the music video of "Bad Girl".

Source: Wikipedia, various forum posts

Kerala Actress/Model Trisha Krishnan: Animal Love Personified | Photos | Video

If there is a Bollywood actress who could personify love for animals, it is no other than the Kerala-born beauty Trisha Krishnan (see photo).

Aside from being known as an actress and product endorser of various product brands, she is also recognized as a Goodwill Ambassador for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Trisha is a dog lover. She appealed to the Indian public in 2010 to take care of stray dogs instead of pedigreed breeds.

I really believe that there is genuine kindness beneath her sweet and innocent smile. I love her! Here, she is posing with a cute dog for PETA's "Angel for Animals" campaign in below photo:

trisha krishnan, animal, love, peta india

Born on May 4, 1983 in Kerala, this pretty desi girl won beauty pageants like Miss Madras in 1999 before being noticed by South Indian film makers. Soon she made her debut in a supporting role though the Tamil movie "Jodi".

It was not long before she was cast in lead roles that was noticed by fans and critics alike, most notably in critically-acclaimed box office hits "Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule" in 2007 and "Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana" in 2005 (see filmography below).

As a celebrity, it is inevitable that Trisha Krishnan was implicated in several controversies and scandal. One of which was an almost three-minute nude bathing video that was propagated through the Internet in 2004. In 2010, she was reportedly on the list of a notorious Nigerian drug trafficker. In both cases, she sued the media for their unprofessional conduct and sensationalism. I totally agree. They are only exploiting her celebrity status to sell more newspapers and to attract more viewers.

Video and more hot and sexy photos of Kerala-born model/actress Miss Krishnan (click to enlarge):

Her filmography:

1999: Jodi
2002: Mounam Pesiyadhe
2003: Manasellam, Saamy, Lesa Lesa, Alai, Enakku 20 Unakku 18, Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu
2004: Varsham, Ghilli, Aayutha Ezhuthu
2005: Thirupaachi, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Ji, Athadu, Allari Bullodu, Aaru
2006: Aathi, Pournami, Bangaram, Unnakum Ennakum, Stalin, Sainikudu
2007: Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule, Kireedam
2008: Krishna, Bheema, Velli Thirai, Kuruvi, Bujjigadu, Abhiyum Naanum, King
2009: Sarvam, Sankham
2010: Namo Venkatesa, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, Ye Maaya Chesave, Khatta Meetha, Manmadhan Ambu
2011: Theenmaar, Mankatha
2012: Bodyguard, Dammu
2013: Samar, Endrendrum Punnagai, Boologam
2014: Rambha Urvasi Menaka, Kannaale Kannan, Dookudu (remake)

Sources: Wikipedia, forum posts

Malayalam Kambi Kathakal - Pavithrabanthangal

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Indian Cinema's Best Female Performer Tabu (Tabassum Hashmi) | Hot Saree Photos | Video

Having the record of most wins for best female performer - with four awards - from Filmfare critics is no other than hot and sexy Indian actress Tabu, real name: Tabassum Hashmi (see photo, revealing her navel in saree, below).

Not only does she have a striking elegant presence coming from a strong face on a slim fit body frame (see hot photo). She also is a very good performer.

Her acting is truly world-class. Eventhough she appears mostly in low-budget art films, her talent has been critically-acclaimed both in India and in other countries. Aside from acting in a lead role for the American film "The Namesake", she has even co-starred in "The Life of Pi", an Oscar-winning film by distiguished Hollywood director Ang Lee.

Tabu was born as Tabassum Hashmi on November 4, 1971 in Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh. Her performance in Indian cinema, which spans more than thirty years, is indeed remarkable. I hope other celebrities in Bollywood should emulate her as a role model.

Her filmography:

1985: Hum Naujawan
1991: Coolie No. 1
1994: Pehla Pehla Pyaar, Vijaypath
1995: Prem, Saajan Ki Baahon Mein, Sisindri, Haqeeqat
1996: Saajan Chale Sasural, Kalapani, Kadhal Desam, Himmat, Tu Chor Main Sipahi, Jeet, Ninne Pelladatha, Maachis
1997: Virasat, Darmiyan, Border, Iruvar
1998: Thaayin Manikodi, Chachi 420, Aavida Maa Aavide, 2001: Do Hazaar Ek, Hanuman
1999: Kohram, Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United, Hu Tu Tu, Biwi No.1, Thakshak
2000: Snegithiye, Cover Story, Hera Pheri, Kandukondain Kandukondain, Tarkieb, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, Shikari, Astitva, Ghaath
2001: Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya, Chandni Bar, Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa
2002: Maa Tujhhe Salaam, Filhaal..., Chennakeshava Reddy, Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai, Saathiya
2003: Abar Aranye, Khanjar: The Knife, Hawa, Jaal: The Trap, Maqbool
2004: Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
2005: Silsiilay, Bhagmati, Andarivaadu
2006: Shock, Fanaa
2007: Sarhad Paar, The Namesake, Cheeni Kum, Om Shanti Om, Raakilipattu
2008: Idee Sangati, Pandurangadu
2010: Toh Baat Pakki, Khuda Kasam
2011: Urumi
2012: Life of Pi
2013: David
2014: Jai Ho, Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai, Angry Bird, Haider

More hot saree photos and Youtube video of Indian cinema's best female performer Tabu (Tabassum Hashmi) - click to enlarge:

Here's a Youtube video of her romantic song for Telugu movie, "Pandurangadu":

Source: Wikipedia, forum posts

Happy Birthday Poonam Pandey (Hottest Controversial Model-Starlet in India Today) | Photos | Video

Some people say that our featured Bollywood celebrity is showing some skin in a desperate attempt to remain in the public eye. I would list her profile (including her most controversial stunts) in this post.

But first, let me first greet Poonam Pandey a warm - no, hot - greetings of belated "Happy Birthday". I was an hour late. But that's okay. Who's she? Born on March 11, 1991 in Delhi, she is a hot and provocative Indian model and Bollywood film actress (see photo below).

Her first public appearance came through modeling as she was among the top eight finalists of the Gladrags contest in 2010. She appeared on the cover page of said magazine. Soon, the pretty model (see below photo) became a calendar for Gladrags and Kingfisher, in 2010 and 2011 respectively.

Poonam Pandey then gained prominence as she promised to strip naked if India won the Cricket World Cup in 2011. Such daringness and outright display of "national pride" was enough to create enough media attention that her name was among the top keywords searched in Google India. In 2012, she bared it all after the Kolkata Knight Riders became champions of the Indian Premiere League 5.

In 2013, she officially became an actress through her mature role in "Nasha", which was her first and only film as of this writing. We hope that someday Poonam Pandey soon outgrows relying on publicity stunts (skin showing like a cheap starlet) to advance her career as a serious actress in the Bollywood film industry.

More hot photos of Poonam Pandey (click to enlarge):

You can watch this You-tube video of India's hottest "stripper" below:

Sources: Wikipedia, her Facebook fan page, Instagram and Twitter accounts

Malayalam Kambi Kathakal - Kuttante Kuttikalam

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Sri Lanka Gossip Target, Cricket Ambassador Jacqueline Fernandez | Photos | Vedio

Don't let her Latina sounding surname fool you. Hot Indian actress Jacqueline Fernandez (see below photo) is as desi as spicy masala/curry. Born on August 11, 1985 in Bahrain to family with mixed ethnicity, she has a father who is of Sri Lankan descent and a Canadian-Malaysian mother.

After graduating with a Mass Communication course in Australia, she became a journalist and a part-time model in her home- country. It was not too long before she joined the said country's most prestigious beauty pageant, winning the Miss Sri Lanka Universe in 2006. Why she won could easily be answered by below photo!

A year after, she was featured in a music video of Sri Lankan pop-rap duo "Bathiya N Santhush", where she was noticed by talent scouts of the Indian film industry. She was first seen, as a full-pledged actress, in the movie "Aladin". She now has a string of commercially successful films to her credit, notably Murder 2, Housefull 2 and Race 2.

Along with product endorsements, she is also the brand ambassador of "Mumbai Heroes", a team led by Sohail Khan in India's Celebrity Cricket League (CCL).

Because of her celebrity status, Jacqueline Fernandez has been a favorite target of gossip and rumors. Her relationships (both true and imagined) with director Sajid Khan, Bahraini prince Shaikh Hassan Bin Rashid Al Khalifa, and actor Salman Khan have spread like wildfire. I dare say, that's the price to pay if you're famous!

More photos and a video of our featured desi celebrity (click to enlarge):

Her filmography (movies list):

2009: Aladin
2010: Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai, Housefull
2011: Murder 2
2012: Housefull 2: The Dirty Dozen
2013: Race 2, Ramaiya Vastavaiya

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Source: Wikipedia, various forum posts

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