Mastram Debut Actress: Tara Alisha Berry | Photos | Video

Released two days ago (May 9) in India but previously screened on October 2013 for the Mumbai Film Festival is the controversial movie "Mastram", a fictional biography about a reluctant pornographic writer who wants to be a litterateur.

The film is inspired by the anonymous writer of popular pulp fiction, sex and erotica stories, who goes by the same name (Mastram) and whose works are sold along railway station stalls, roadside and pavement shops in North India during the 1980s and 1990s. But never mind that, we leave movie reviews the critics for now. As of this writing, they are churning loads of negative reviews on it.

Fortunately for us, we are tasked with featuring its lead actress - the hot and sexy Tara Alisha Berry (see photo) - who is making making her debut in the said flick.

Tara Alisha Berry, called "Taasha" by the movie's cast and crew, is only twenty-four years of age. She is so young but already so mature to take one life's challenges. Not only because she made her debut in a controversial adult (some critics call porn) film but more so since she is facing negative reviews, fresh from the untimely death of her father Gautam and a legal battle with her half-brother Sikandar Kher.

But if you look at her, she does not show signs of stress and despair (as can be seen in below photo).

We hope that she retains her composure in order to toughen herself in the road to Bollywood fame and stardom. After all, she appears to have the talent and connections to make it. She is a close friend of director Sameer Sharma, who recommended her to Akhilesh Jaiswal. Prior to "Mastram", she has worked in the casting department of Yashraj Films and went to acting courses in Mumbai and California.

More photos of Tara Alisha Berry (click to enlarge):

Here's the video trailer of her film debut.

Sources: wikipedia, deccan chronicles, forum posts

Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap Female Actresses: Rajshree Thakur and Aashka Goradia | Photos | Video

If you are glued to streaming TV sites like me, you probably are a fan of the Hindu historical teledrama by Abhimanyu Raj Singh: "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap" (see photo of its promotional poster below).  The TV series based on a 16th century Hindu Rajput ruler of Mewar, a northwestern Indian region, which is now the Rajasthan state. Its episodes were originally broadcast by Sony Entertainment Television India.

The main character is played by Shakti Anand. But in this blog, we are featuring its hot and sexy female stars, particularly Rajshree Thakur and Aashka Goradia.

In the "Maharana Pratap...", Rajshree Thakur (see photo) is playing the role of Maharani Jaivantabai, the mother of the main character. Her eyes are really pretty. I would not mind if she was my naughty aunty!

But enough of my fantasies, she was born on September 22, 1981 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This beautiful dusky-skinned celebrity became a popular TV actress through the drama series "Saat Phere", where played the role of Saloni. In the 2006 Indian telly awards, she won the Best Fresh Face of the Year - Female award, along with Prachi Desai.

The next female actress of "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap" that caught our attention is the charming Aashka Goradia (see below). She was born on November 27, 1985 in Ahmedabad. She is also known by her other screen names: Kalavati and Zainab.

She has been active in the business since 2002, through the show "Achanak 37 Saal Baad". In our featured TV serial, she plays the role of Dheer Bai Bhatiyani, where her acting continues to shine with each episode.

More photos of Rajshree Thakur and Aashka Goradia (click to enlarge):

Here a video of the full "Maja episode" last May 1, 2014:

Sources: facebook, forum posts, wikipedia

Kaanchi Actress, Bollywood Newcomer Mishti | Photos | Video

Now showing in cinemas in the Subhash Ghai-directed romantic film "Kaanchi: The Unbreakable". It runs for 142 minutes and features Kartik Tiwari and newcomer actress Mishti as lead characters, supported by experienced actors Mithun Chakraborty and Rishi Kapoor. She really has a fresh pretty face that is almost virginal (see photo, below)!

Her debut-film revolves around the story of a rural beauty, played by Mishti, who fights against suppression and injustice. It is also about her love story with Kartik Tiwari's character.

Who is she? The innocent-looking Mishti (see photo) was born Indrani Chakraborty in West Bengal. Before she was discovered by director Subhash Ghai, she was an English teacher in a private educational institution in Kolkata. This acclaimed director really has an eye for beauty and talent (after all, he also "discovered" the legendary Madhuri Dixit!)

Right after "Kaanchi", she is also cast in the Bengali film "Porichoi", directed by Ms. Rupali Guha that tackles the plight of Asian migrants living in Britain. In the film, she plays the role of Rimi, a desi girl who came to live with her father in the United Kingdom after being separated from him for 12 years. I expect this film to be a real heartbreaking drama. I wonder how Indian audiences would accept this.

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

Here's the trailer-video of Kaanchi:

Sources: Wikipedia, forum posts

Indian Actress Esha Gupta | Profile | Kingfisher Calendar Swimsuit Photos | Movies List | Video

Hot and sexy Indian actress, model and former beauty queen Esha Gupta (see photo, below) was born on November 28, 1985 in New Delhi India. Since her debut with the box-office hit and Kunal Deshmukh movie "Jannat 2", she is now one of the most recognized pretty faces of Bollywood.

Her sweet smiles and voluptuous body are truly a sight to behold. Just look at her images in this post, including her poses from the 2010 Kingfisher Calendar. I personally fantasize having to kiss her full-pout lips, which can only be rivaled by no other than Angelina Jolie!

Before catching the limelight by competing in the Femina Miss India beauty pageant in 2007, Esha Gupta was a student of Manipal Institute in Karnataka, taking up Mass Communication.

In 2010, Esha Gupta was featured in the famous Kingfisher Calendar in 2010, which is one of the most prestigious modeling assignments in India. The calendar, published yearly by the United Breweries Group of India, has previously showcased swimsuit photos of models and actresses such as Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone (see below).

She is really sexy! In 2013, she ranked #55 in FHM India's 100 Sexiest Women in the World!

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

Her filmography (movies list):

• 2012: Jannat 2, Raaz 3D, Chakravyuh
• 2013: Gori Tere Pyaar Mein
• 2014: Humshakals
• 2015: No Entry Mein Entry

Sources: her Facebook page, forum posts, Wikipedia

Heropanti Actress Kriti Sanon | Photos | Video

The coming of age, romantic film "Heropanti", directed by Sabbir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala marks the debut of Tiger Shroff and the captivating Kriti Sanon (see photo), our featured Bollywood actress. It is a Sabbir Khan-directed Hindi movie that is set to be released on May 23, 2014.

If we go by the plot, as described in its Wikipedia page, the film "Heropanti" can be likened a Romeo and Juliet story with seeming opposites - the bold Bablu and bratty Dimpy (played by Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon, respectively) - falling in love with different personalities and divergent circumstances. The movie is under the Nadiawala Grandson entertainment studios. The scorer Sajid-Wajid provided its music and soundtrack.

The fresh faced model and Bollywood celebrity Kriti Sanon (see below photo) is an Indian actress and model who was born on July 27, 1990 in New Delhi. She was first introduced to the Indian public as a brand endorser in various TV commercials for Close Up, Samsung, Vivel, Amul and Himalaya. Soon, she modeled for Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week in 2010. She was again seen at the Chennai International Fashion Week and India International Jewelry week in 2012.

This the second film in her career. Her first film was the Telugu movie "1: Nenokkadine", where she played the role of Sameera.

Filmography of our featured desi glam girl:

• 2014: "1: Nenokkadine", "Heropanti"

Here's a Youtube video that features an interview with one of the most promising new actresses in Bollywood.

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

Sources: Wikipedia, forum posts

Main Tera Hero Actress, Hot Nargis Fakhri | Movies List | Six Photos | Video

It is evident that the Bollywood career of pretty ex-model Nargis Fakhri (see photo) is rising fast like thermometer mercury on a hot summer day. With the release of "Main Tera Hero", her journey towards stardom is now running on full throttle.

The Hindi movie "Main Tera Hero", currently showing in cinemas all across India, is a remake of the Telugu film Kandireega. Its main cast include Varun Dhawan, Ileana D'Cruz (previously featured in this blog, follow link) and Nargis Fakhri.

Some critics have begun to attack this romantic action-comedy film, saying that its plot is too shallow because the predictable love triangle angle was not developed in the story. Nevertheless, they all could agree that it would entertain audiences. In a world full of tragedy and hopelessness, I think people need a little dash (but not too much) of light-movies like "Main Tera Hero".

It is surprising that Nargis Fakhri, an American born to a Pakistani father and a Czech mother, could easily adapt in Bollywood. She was born on October 20, 1979 in Queens, New York in the United States but somehow she has fully embraced Indian culture, much to the delight of her fans (not to mention that she is truly hot and sexy!).

To satisfy her fans, we are featuring six photos of the hot American model and Bollywood actress. Here she is in the Kingfisher Swimsuit (Bikini) Calendar in 2009:

As you could plainly see, our featured Bollywood celebrity seem to be a natural in front of the camera. After all, she was discovered through the reality TV competition "America's Next Top Model" in 2004. Soon, she made her film debut through the musical-romantic drama "Rockstar". Film producers soon scrambled to make her sign a contract. I expect her acting talents to be more refined soon.

More pictures (for a total of six photos in this post!) of our featured Bollywood actress (click to enlarge):

Here's a Youtube video of her sizzling and scorching hot walk on the fashion runway:

Her filmography (movies list):

• 2011: Rockstar
• 2013: Madras Cafe, Phata Poster Nikhla Hero
• 2014: Main Tera Hero
• 2015: Spy (Hollywood)

Sources: Wikipedia, forum posts

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