Leander Paes Live-in Partner, Sanjay Dutt Ex-Wife Rhea Pillai | Photos | Video

Controversies seem to hound glamorous model and brand ambassador Rhea Pillai (see photo) these days.

Some three weeks ago, she grabbed the headlines with her much-publicized fight with Leander Paes, who was a tennis ace who debut as an actor in the 2013 socio-political thriller "Rajdhani Express". The couple are not married but are currently live-in partners. For the sake of their daughter Aiyana, I hope that they soon find peace in their relationship.

The beautiful Rhea Pillai appears to have a hard time looking for "Mr. Right". Before her relationship with wild romance with Leander Paes, she was previously married to controversial film actor/producer and convicted terrorist Sanjay Dutt (fortunately, their remain to be good friends despite their divorce).

Presently, she is involved in charity and humanitarian work through the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living Foundation, where Rhea Pillai works as an instructor. In 2006, she was cast in a minor role for the Hindi Movie "Corporate". She looks quite classy, with curly hair, in below photo (with live-in partner Leander Paes during much happier times).

More photos of our featured Indian model and brand ambassador:

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Hot Indian Professional Tennis Player Sania Mirza | Unseen Photos | Video

On this post, we are turning our spotlight into sports, in our attempt to prove that sportswomen can rival our Bollywood celebrities. We are doing this not only to give our writers a break but also to focus on sports, which is a scorching hot topic to beat the summer heat.

Born on November 15, 1986 is the pretty and talented athlete Sania Mirza (see photo), one of the best professional tennis players ever produced by India. For over a decade - from 2003 to 2013 - she was the highest-ranked player in the country. This year, even after her retirement from the singles competition, she managed to come out as a runner-up in the hard-surfaced 2014 Australian Open, playing with Horia Tecau of Romania.

This charming tennis player (see below) is really an achiever. As a player representing India (aside from her quite impressive professional record), she won four gold medals in the 2003 Hyderabad Afro-Asian Games (singles, women's doubles, mixed doubles and team). At the Asian Games, she won one gold (mixed doubles), and two silvers (silver and team) on 2006 in Doha; one silver (mixed doubles) and a bronze (singles) on 2010 in Guangzhou; and a bronze for mixed doubles in Busan in 2002. At the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, she won a silver and a bronze for singles and women's doubles, respectively.

In case you don't know, the Indian government gave her the Padma Shri - the country's fourth highest honour - in 2006, which makes her more enticing and admirable! Yet, mere mortals like us can only dream for she is already married. But there's always divorce, right? Hahaha.

More photos of hot Indian professional tennis player Sania Mirza (click to enlarge):

Here's a compilation her unseen photos from a Youtube video:

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Priya Gill and Sridevi Look-alike: South Indian Actress Rakul Preet Singh | Photos | Hot Video

Friends tell me that she looks like the 90s actress Priya Gill and the legendary Sridevi. The physical characteristics of Rakul Preet Singh (see photo) indeed reminds us of the classic beauty of the bygone era of Indian films before it was tagged as Bollywood.

In 2009, she made her film debut through the Kannada film, "Gilli". Her performance in the said movie (aside from her pretty face and sexy desirable body) was immediately noticed by critics. But instead of pursuing an acting career, Rakul Preet took a break and concentrated on her modeling career and on her participation to the 2011 Miss India contest. Here she is as a beauty queen (she looks like Priya Gill and Sridevi in their prime right?).

At the said pageant, she won Miss India Tourism Queen International aside from four subtitles Pandaloons Femina Miss Fresh Face, Femina Miss Talented, Femina Miss Beautiful Smile and Femina Most Beautiful Smile. In 2011, she returned to the big screen through the Telugu movie Keratam. At present, she is one of the most sought after actresses in India, particularly in South Indian films.

More hot photos of our featured South Indian Actress (click to enlarge):

Here's a hot video of Rakul Preet Singh on Youtube (lip lock, kissing scene in the movie "Yaariyan"):

Her filmography:

• 2009: Gilli
• 2011: Keratam
• 2012: Thadaiyara Thaakka
• 2013: Puthagam, Venkatadri Express
• 2014: Yaariyaan, Yennamo Yedho, Autonagar Surya, Rough, Pandaga Chesuko, Current Theega and two untitled projects for Sriwaas and Srinivas. 

Sources: wikipedia, forum posts

BJP party candidate Narendra Modi and His Cheergirls | Photos

If the major exit polls are to be believed, the next prime minister of India would be none other than Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Their electoral victory - even if you do not agree with them - is quite extraordinary, with the opposition and its allies sweeping to attain the majority in parliament. Yes, and they did it in the world biggest ever election. More so, Narendra Modi (see photo) is also the country's most controversial leader since the Gujarat riots in 2002.

But enough about politics, he enjoys having five most ardent desi girls as his staunch supporters and cheergirls. I personally think Narendra Modi has the advantage of being strongly defended by female beauty and brains. Yes, admirable female Indian faces and personalities go beyond the realms of Bollywood! They are the following (with profiles and photos):

1) Asifa Khan - A seasoned journalist, Khan is the BJP party leader and former state Congress spokeswoman, who is based in Gujarat. Being a devout Muslim, she is his most outspoken ally that could draw in the so-called "Islamic vote".

2) Meenakshi Lekhi - When accusations fly regarding the 2002 riot cases, the lawyer Meenakshi Lekhi is first to defend the beleaguered candidate. She says that he is pronounced guilty by some quarters even after he proven innocent by the court of law.

3) Kirron Kher - An Indian theater, film and TV actress and talk show host, she is a party member who is also his vociferous supporter. She has won various National Film awards for various roles as lead and supporting actress.

4) Smriti Irani -  She is a politician and former model, television actress and producer. Irani is one of the prominent women leaders of the BJP.

5) Shaina NC - A fashion designer who turned into a politician. She seconded the nomination for Prime Minister at the Gujarat assembly by Smriti Irani. She is the first woman Treasurer of the BJP in Maharastra.

The moral lesson of the story: If you want to run in Indian politics, be a true leader and make sure you have BEAUTIFUL AND BRAINY CHEERGIRLS! Haha. Comments please.

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