First look: Deepika Padukone in 'Bajirao Mastani'

Eros International and Bhansali Productions have released the first look Deepika Padukone as princess Mastani from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus 'Bajirao Mastani.'

Deepika Padukone as Princess Mastani in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Bajirao Mastani'

This is also the first look of Mastani from the song 'Deewani Mastani' that will be launched on October 17 at a grand event in Delhi.

'Bajirao Mastani' is a story about noted general Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao I (Ranveer Singh), his second wife Mastani (Deepika Padukone) and first wife Kashi (Priyanka).

The film is scheduled to release on December 18.

Watch 'Bajirao Mastani' teaser promo

Pune lawyer accuses Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranveer Singh of assault

A Pune-based lawyer has registered the case against 'Bajirao Mastani' filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bansali and actor Ranveer Singh for manhandling and restraining Pune in a government office in Bhor on Friday.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ranveer Singh

The incident came to light, when a Pune based lawyer Wajidkhan Rahim Khan-Bidkar, a resident of Kharadi approached Bhor police, which falls under the jurisdiction of Pune rural police on Friday late evening. The Bhor police have registered the complaint and reported it in their non-cognizable offence register in this regard.

The incident took place at Bhor in Rajwada, a well-known fort where some government offices are also situated.

According to Bhor police sources, "Lawyer Khan had gone to the Rajwada fort in Bhor, where a government office is located. Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ranveer Singh were also present there for their film shoot. Khan, was allegedly insulted by Bhansali, by saying 'kale court wale' (black court person) and instructed him to leave the premises. Singh directed the security guard to move him out and it was on his directions the guard manhandled him and pushed him out forcefully."

No mistreatment on 'Bajirao Mastani' sets: Director's spokesperson
After reports of a Pune-based lawyer getting mistreated during the shoot of 'Bajirao Mastani'

Music release of hindi film, 'Love Exchange' launched in Mumbai

The music release of Hindi film, Love Exchange was held at a suburban theatre amid fanfare. While director  Raj V Shetty enthralled the audiences with his witty one liners, music director Jaidev Kumar and lyricist Kumaar shared personal experiences.

Producer Nadia Ali Shirazi was all praise for her music director and is positive about the film turning into a big hit. Other guests who attended the musical evening of this upcoming romantic comedy include the film’s lead pair, Mohit Madan and Jyoti Sharma, singers Javad Bashir, Dev Negi, Simerjit and producer, Girish Wankhede.

Nadia Ali Shirazi, Jyoti Sharma, Mohit Madan, Raj. V. Shetty; (inset) Girish Wankhede 

Spotted: Hema Malini and other Bollywood celebs

Hema Malini celebrated her 67th birthday with the media on October 16 by cutting a cake. The veteran actress, who became a grandmother recently, continues to live up to the tag, ‘dreamgirl’.

Artsy bug

Juhi Chawla admires the display at a photo exhibition. Sonakshi Sinha’s mom, Poonam was also spotted here. Pic/Datta Kumbhar

Fashion diaries

Neha Dhupia attended London Fashion Week in a sexy blue saree.

In support

(L-R) Deepak Singh, Kranti Prakash Jha, Imtiaz Ali, Neetu Chandra, Nitin Chandra, Pankaj Jha and Aarti Puri
Neetu Chandra’s second production received support from director Imtiaz Ali. Once Upon A Time In Bihar is based on true incidents that unfolded in Buxar, Bihar.

In style

Dorris and Bharat Godambe

Bharat and Dorris Godambe hosted a fashion show and convocation ceremony in Mumbai.

Aneel Muraka

New fashion store launched at Santacruz, Mumbai

Mumbai has yet another reason to celebrate its multi-dimensional fashion quotient as Jhelum an all new store-in-store concept opened with much fanfare at Santacruz. The brainchild of entrepreneur and designer Jhelum Gopal Dalvi and her mother Aarti Rele, Jhelum offers a unique experience in luxury, festive and bridal fashion.

The evening of October 14 saw The mother daughter duo with Kaykasshan Patel hosted a dazzling preview to celebrate the opening of the store in the presence of designers like JJ Valaya, Manav Gangwani, Suneet Verma, Rina Dhaka and Varun Bahl. Specially dressed in looks from Jhelum were Divya Kumar Khosla (in Anamika Khanna), Krishika Lulla (in Varun Bahl), Isha Koppikar (in Varun Bahl), Warda Nadiadwala and Arti Surendranath(in Rohit Bal), Shriya Saran, Evelyn Sharma and Narmada Ahuja (in JJ Valaya). Also seen at this glamorous bash were guests like Pinky Reddy, Ramona Narang, Rouble Nagi, Baba Siddiqui, Poonam Soni, Seema Khan, Maheep Kapoor and Prateik Babbar.

Resham Hemdev, Kaykasshan Patel, Wardha Nadiadwala, Rashmi Nigam 

J J Valaya, Varun Bahl, Rina Dhaka and Suneet Verma 

Ramona Narang and Rouble Nagi 

Aarti Rele and Jhelum Gopal Dalvi 

Manav Gangwani 

Isha Koppikar

Ganesh Acharya shoots for Hong Kong filmmaker Dante Lam's 'Operation Mekong'

Ganesh Acharya on the set of the film, Operation Mekong

Veteran choreographer Ganesh Acharya has been shooting for Hong Kong filmmaker Dante Lam’s action flick, 'Operation Mekong', in Bangkok. After watching Ganesh in 'Hey Bro', which released earlier this year, the makers roped him for the film as actor, not choreographer. Knowing Ganesh, he might do a bit of a jig in one of the scenes.

Tusshar Kapoor lends a helping hand for a good cause

Tusshar Kapoor

Tusshar Kapoor was recently spotted at an event for honouring the visually impaired. The actor prefers to spend his leisure time doing social work. Now that he has wrapped up the shoot of Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 and Mastizaade, he is using free time in hand to extend a helping hand to NGOs working across sectors.