hahaha, hopefully!

but when the hell is another movie gonna release w/her?? she hasn't made a movie since last november!

^^her clothes are gorgeous!

Dubai residents are quite familiar with Damas’s advertising campaign using the glamorous face of Bollywood star Lara Dutta. Therefore, it was no surprise when Tawhid Abdullah, one of the Damas brothers hosted a glittering dinner at the Fairmont Hotel for Suneil Shetty, Mahima Chaudhary and Celina Jaitley to launch their new Glitterati collection and another Bollywood oriented advertising campaign.

Dressed in a sparkling silver outfit, Mahima Chaudhary was the last to arrive but comfortably mingled with high profile guests present on the occasion. “You must watch my new film DoBara and let me know what you think,” she said to one of the women while the cameras clicked. Celina Jaitley donned a black churidar and fitted kur- ta, which was designed by Vikram Phadnis, who is the most sought after Bollywood fashion designer. Vikram had accompanied the stars and is also responsible for styling the Damas’s advertising campaign. “People in Dubai dress up really formally and elegantly, unlike Mumbai where women turn up casually dressed,” said Vikram.

Saanika and Avinash Gandhi of Kimaya were also present and informed Masala! about their forthcoming fashion show (Masala! will keep you updated). Sima and Nailesh Ved of Nine West were also there.

Suniel Shetty is one Bollywood star who has become a regular visitor to Dubai. “It is a great city and the fact that there are so many different nationalities living here gives it an added appeal,” he said.

After the cocktails Tawhid Abdullah incvited everyone to join him for dinner in the luxuriously decorated ballroom.
All That Glitters...

at The Fairmont Hotel, Dubai on Thursday, 23 September, 2004

Cup Dreams

When six Kiwi-scarred cricketers meet a battery of beauties from Bollywood, sparks fly. As it did at the launch of Sahara India’s Youth Power programme. Mothers and teenagers scrambled for that prized photograph of Saurav, Sehwag, Zaheer, Kaif and Yuvraj posing with Preity, Bipasha and Celina Jaitly. Sahara’s proclaimed 2003 as its year of the youth. And, if we may add, here’s wishing this is also the year of the Cup.

Road Rage

After burning her fingers with a not-so-hot or happening fast-food joint in Mumbai, Celina Jaitly’s on to faster things in life. Our own catwalk queen is now the brand ambassador for the Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix, to be held in March this year. Talk of steering a career from the ramp to the racetrack, via Bollywood, the former Miss India’s seen it all, and done it too. Happy driving!

REMEMBER CELINA Jaitly, the beauty queen-turned actress? She is now busy completing her maiden Telugu film Suryam. This film is noted actor and producer Mohan Babu's home production and she is paired with his son Vishnu. She is all praise for Mohan Babu and Vishnu. "I have learnt many things from Mohan Babu which I haven't learnt in the Bollywood in the past three years. It is a wonderful experience and people here work like good professionals. Vishnu is also very cooperative and I am sure he will become a super star after this film," Celina predicts. Since when beauty queen turned actresses have become astrologers, we don't know.

OMG! Celina is turning 25 on nov 24th!

i thought she was A LOT younger than that! that means she's only 1 yr younger than rani mukherji, sooooooo that's a big ewwwwwwwwww @ rani! she looks like she cud be her mom!

THREE CHEERS FOR THE TRIO!- Film star Fardin Khan, actress Celina Jaitly and actor Feroz Khan waving to the waiting crowd in Ahmedabad. The trio was in the city to promote their latest film, "Janasheen".

WEARIT TARGETS WOMEN’S WESTERNWEAR

Kolkata-based export house Ritspin Synthetics has forayed into branded RTW with the launch of Wearit - a women’s western wear brand.

Miss India 2001 Celina Jaitly has been signed on as the brand ambassador for the range which is targeting the fashion conscious Indian women in the age group of 15 - 35 years, at prices ranging between Rs.475 and Rs.750.

What is unique about Wearit is the speciality viscose yarn Ritvang developed in-house by the company for the garments. Ritspin Synthetics is the largest Indian exporter of this yarn, with fashion retailers like Zara of Spain featuring in its clienetele.

Announcing the launch, Manish Kumar, Managing Director, Ritspin Synthetics Ltd., said, "Created on truly international standards, the brand will fill the vacuum as there is no organised westernwear brand in the retail sector for women in the country as yet."

Jaitly would be able to project the right image for Wearit and add value to the brand, he added. The brand will currently target the top end of the party as well as casual-wear segment of the women's fashion wear market. The party-wear range is dashed with defined shoulders, nipped waists and jovial hues. A blend of stylish cut and use of metallic yarn.

Currently, four designers from across the country are working on devising designs for Wearit, say company sources. Ritspin is in the final stage of negotiations with designers from Spain and Italy who will be designing some of the forthcoming collections.

"While Wearit will be on par with foreign fashion brands, the garments will be reasonably priced and affordable. We want most women to be able to afford our clothes and hence the prices have been kept very reasonable, " said Kumar.

The brand has been launched through Shoppers' Stop outlets in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad. The company will, however, be entering into marketing tie-ups with other stores to increase its retailing network. For Kolkata, which is yet to have a Shoppers' Stop outlet, the company has planned an exclusive Wearit boutique where the products will be available from June 2002.

Dino Morea:




he's gotta be the cutest baby ever, and the best part is that
he's just as adorable now, as he was then!

wow, ur awesome!!! u finally posted sum pix, and they're like sum of the best pix i've seen i've her.

thnx a bunch! she looks gorgeous!

lolz, NP.

glad u liked em!

sum bigger ones:

Mr. Rajan, CEO, Pepsi Malaysia, Celina and Mr. Zubin Kakaria, CEO, SOTC, at the corporate hospitality suite during the 2003 MGP.

Celina at the corporate hospitality suite.

Celina Jaitley being welcomed by Shuhainie Shamshuddin, Head of marketing, Sepang International Circuit - home of the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Celina creates a media frenzy in Malaysia.

Celina's choice - Ferrari or Williams?

Celina strikes a pose with Ferrari.

Celina at a press conference held on the 6th of January, 2003 at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai.

Waiting for her turn!

Ferrari- Celina's choice?

With Williams - for a change!

here r the pix w/that article, they're old tho:

The Kuoni Group: An Overview

Kuoni Travel Holdings, headquartered at Switzerland is one of the largest Travel Companies in the world with a business portfolio of Leisure Travel, Business Travel and Incoming Services.

Kuoni is committed to creating the best value for customers, employees, shareholders and business partners. Kuoni Travel strives to be successful in its core business activities that include: Leisure Travel, Business Travel and Incoming Services.

The Company encourages entrepreneurship and innovation at all levels.

It thinks and acts internationally.

Kuoni stands for reliability, best value for money, quality and fairness in business. Kuoni has a network in 27 countries and 6500 employees all over the world. In 2001, for the 4th time in a row Kuoni won the World Travel Award as best Tour Operator

SOTC -SPORT ABROAD

SOTC Sport Abroad is the new division of Kuoni Travel (India) Pvt. Ltd., exclusively promoting sports related leisure travel. Being the first specialized division of its kind, this division and its tours offer the same superlative quality and innovation, which have been the hallmarks of SOTC’s holiday packages for over three decades.

SOTC Sport Abroad addresses the demands of the “new” traveler for a unique holiday experience. It aims at simplifying the sports holiday experience by being a one stop shop; blending the thrill and excitement of major international sports events with confirmed air tickets, luxurious and comfortable hotels, comprehensive sightseeing options and more. Moreover with its direct associations with the organizers of these events, clients can rest assured that the best seats in the house are there for the taking.

As India’s first and only dedicated sports Travel Company, the following are the offerings and highlights of SOTC Sport Abroad to promote sports related leisure travel as well as sports viewer ship and following in general.

As Official Agents (in association with World of Events – Global Association) of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003, South Africa over one thousand cricket fans traveled with SOTC Sport Abroad. These included film stars, TV personalities, ex – cricketers, celebrities, corporate incentive groups as well as individuals. The marketing effort here included production of a full color brochure, posters and direct mailers that were sent to key people in corporate houses, VIP clients and an extensive network of GSA's.

Exclusive live screenings of the India v. Pakistan World Cup match in 8 cities throughout India. The event included extensive branding, complimentary F&B service, & giveaways held at prime 5 star hotels across all 8 city venues. This match being a most eagerly awaited one drew an impressive crowd for all screenings.
    










SOTC Sport Abroad was the Official Agent for the Malaysian Grand Prix. This year, despite it being its first year in the business and the fact that the Cricket World Cup Finals and the GP were taking place the same day, SOTC Sport Abroad notched up 100 plus sales for our 2003 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix Packages.

To launch the Division as well as the packages for the above mentioned event, a press conference and road show was held on the 6th of January, 2003 at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai.   
Both functions were extremely well received by all and were attended in strength by the press, and it received coverage in all relevant media. Mr. Ahmad Mustafa, General Manager of the Sepang International Circuit and the entire marketing team flew down for this event cementing their faith in our credibility as well as highlighting the significance of the growing F1 following in India for GP organizers. A full color brochure was unveiled at the event, drawing rave reviews from one and all for its design.   
   Celina Jaitly, Femina Ms. India – 2001 was appointed as Brand Ambassador for SOTC Sport Abroad. She was present at the launch press conference as well as the GP itself. The Circuit Management was so awed by her charm and beauty that in February, a month before the race, they flew her down to the circuit for a press conference and photo shoot. All major Malaysian news publications carried these photographs on the front page the next day. Celina Jaitly has agreed to join SOTC Sport Abroad for 4 sports events through the year. Most packages include a concluding lunch or dinner for our clients with Ms. Jaitly.

   
so awed by her charm and beauty that in February, a month before the race, they flew her down to the circuit for a press conference and photo shoot. All major Malaysian news publications carried these photographs on the front page the next day. Celina Jaitly has agreed to join SOTC Sport Abroad for 4 sports events through the year. Most packages include a concluding lunch or dinner for our clients with Ms. Jaitly.
   

Sport Abroad has also decided to become one of the main sponsors of Autocar’s (India’s leading automotive and motor sports publication) F1 Fantasy game which runs through the season. As a prize, SOTC Sport Abroad will be sending a winning contestant to Monza, amongst other GPs. In return SOTC Sport Abroad will receive a massive branding on the center spread contest page along with a full-page color ad promoting the upcoming GP. This arrangement reaches out to the core fans of the sport in a focused manner.     

With Sports Marketing still a niche segment, Sport Abroad has decided key tie-ups with key players in this field such as ESPN STAR Sports and Foster’s, etc. This includes regular work on events with them and promotion of sports travel in new and exciting ways. Recently an exclusive Race Day party was organized by Foster’s and SOTC Sport Abroad for the San Marino Grand Prix at Club Velocity. With a host of celebrities attending and a fun filled interactive event on the cards, success was insured. The response was wonderful with the page 3 newspapers taking a bite.   

One of the biggest event’s that was recently participated in by SOTC Sport Abroad was Speed Run 2002. This was a first of its kind road race held on the new Bandra Worli Express Way. The event was an “open to public” 400 meters drag race for motorbikes as well as cars. For 2 days straight it drew the crowds as well as the contestants, making it an extremely successful event. SOTC Sport Abroad used it as a platform for promoting the Malaysian Grand Prix. Bharat Petroleum, Autocar and Sport Abroad jointly organized the event, with Hungama Events as the event managers.

   

Sport Abroad also tied up with select bars and restaurants to promote sports events and packages. These included an exclusive tie ups with the Sports Bar at the Bowling Co sports bars and retail spaces throughout the country to use these venues for marketing our packages as well as running consumer driven contests. A host of other venues have been short-listed and which includes a number of venues that have formally approached us for cross-marketing initiatives.

A Public Affair

‘‘I don’t play a sati Savitri for a change,’’ says Karisma

Express Features Service

New Delhi, November 10: I’m not playing a Sati Savitri for a change. It’s a real character, who has real emotions. It’s in the league of Dil To Pagal Hai, Raja Hindustani and Zubeida,’’ says Karisma Kapur. She’s on the sets of Suneel Darshan’s Mere Jeevan Sathi at The Grand hotel in Delhi. As technicians put together a set resembling a press conference, Darshan explains the scene: ‘‘Karisma is the owner of a US-based music company, and Akshay (Kumar) has just won a talent hunt organised by her company. He’s being introduced to the media.’’

Shooting is taking place in a banquet hall at the hotel. But with the press milling about, word soon gets around that Karisma is in the building and people begin lining up for autographs. The actress bears the crowds uncomplainingly. If you did not already know that she’s pregnant, you would not guess it. Karisma shows no fatigue and—despite a bit of extra weight—no charming bump on the belly either.



Mere Jeevan Sathi is slated for release in the summer of 2005. It’s a love story with Amisha Patel as the third angle of a triangle. For Akshay, the high point of the film is that he gets back with Karisma after Darshan’s Ek Rishta. He’s just finished shooting with younger sister Kareena for Abbas Mustan’s Aitraaz, but Karisma is special.‘‘We began our careers almost at the same time. We’ve done 12 movies together,’’ he says.



Karisma shoots in Delhi
11th Nov 2004 17.20 IST
By ApunKaChoice Bureau

Actress Karisma Kapoor , who is expecting her first baby, is shooting at a Delhi hotel with co-star Akshay Kumar for director Suneel Darshan's movie Mere Jeevan Saathi .

The set in the banquet hall of The Grand Hotel in Delhi resembles the setting of a press conference. The film has Karisma playing the owner of a US-based music company. The scene being shot shows Akshay as the winner of a singing talent hunt contest organized by Karisma's company. After winning the contest Akshay is being introduced to the media in the scene.




However, Akshay maintained a decent distance from the real journos who were waiting to hear some word from the actor. It was rather Karisma who was more forthcoming in her response to the media.

She said she is not playing sati savitri in the movie for change but her character is very much a real character with real emotions.

Karisma and Akshay have acted together in as many as 12 movies.

Mere Jeevan Saathi is a love triangle with Amisha Patel as the third angle. The film is slated to release in 2005.

i'm in luv w/it!!!!

well, @ least w/the 1st song that i've heard on the promo. esp since dino looks SUPER HOT in it!!!!! i almost melted watching him, but mahima seriously needs to get off of him! i can't wait til this movie cums out.

ooh, but i think chehra has sum of the most awesome music i've ever heard, the songs are soo beautiful! and of course, i can't wait for that 1 either cuz of dino!

Full Name: Dino Morea

Profession: Model and Actor

Star Sign : Saggitarius

DOB: 9th December 1975

Height: 6'0"

Titles won : Gladrags Supermodel 99

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Black

Childhood Dream : To become Tarzan or a speed car racer

Present Dream : To work in Hollywood

The importance of being rich : I always wanted to be an actor and money is certainly one of the motivations of life. I certainly want to make it big – and rich – and fast.

Family: Italian father and Indian mother

Pet Name: I'm not going to tell you

Languages known: Italian, Hindi, English

Debut Film : Pyar Mein Khabhi Khabhi

omg, u guys are sooo mean, lolz.

he's the hottest guy i've ever seen! i think he's gorgeous!

i'm in luv w/him, and i plan on marrying him,so don't talk abt my husband! lolz.

Rani's tempting offer

Compiled by Fakir Hassen
November 10, 2004

Rani Mukherjee, who was originally scheduled to appear in the Temptations 2004 concert with Shah Rukh Kahn heading the bill, and who then dropped out because of other commitments, is back in the show.

Rani relented after Shah Rukh insisted she join the entourage. She has performed here twice before - once with Shah Rukh. Losing out on the tour is Celina Jaitley, who was supposed to replace Rani. Celina was reportedly keen to come but with her career hardly taking off after her debut in Janasheen, Rani will be a bigger draw card.


The Temptations 2004 show opens at Durban's Sahara Kingsmead Stadium on November 27 before moving to Sun City the next day.

lolz, no u didn't offend me, i don't get offended very easily.

just wanted to let u know my name, instead of my sn.

anyways, here's a bad quality pic, but it's still a pic, of celina performing @ the F Awards.



There’s A Spice Girl in the Picture

Express Features Service

New Delhi, November 9: Emma Bunton—better known to glam-crazed pop freaks as Baby Spice of the erstwhile Spice Girls—swung by this weekend. Bunton was among the celebrity invitees at the F Awards that were held in Mumbai.

Take this Bollywood! The Indian fashion industry has finally got its own awards ceremony that’s as slick if not better than any of yours. The F Awards were put together by Wizcraft (without a sponsor) and former model turned fashion choreographer Anu Ahuja.

Emcee Kamal Sidhu kept the show alive with her wit, Zayed Khan strung together a spectacular medley of John Travolta’s hits with his own, Celina Jaitley danced sexily and Pakistani duo Strings had the crowd grooving. Bunton (in a Rocky S sari, egged on by Arjun Rampal to pronounce Indian names), Feroz Khan, Shoaib Akhtar and Zaheer Khan presented some awards. The winners? Here are some: Rohit Bal (menswear couture), Tarun Tahiliani (womenswear couture), Rajesh Pratap Singh (menswear pret), Manish Arora (womenswear pret), Sheetal Mallar and Raman Lamba (best models, commercial), Upen Patel and Nina Manuel (best models, ramp). Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan won best celebrity models while Rampal and Sushmita Sen were adjudged most stylish film stars.