Bipasha's racy hot look in Race

Everybody's talking about Bipasha Basu! Her hot look in Race is a turn on! Especially the eyes! The smoky look of the extended eyeliner a la Sophia Loren has sparked off a trend not only in the film industry but also in the modeling circle.

Sharmila Tagore was the first actress to have started that trend.

Bipasha has always been open to experiments. The actress has always tried out something new when it comes to her looks and character in films. Race gave her a chance to experiment with different looks importantly playing with her eyes.

Bipasha said, "Eyes speak volumes! You don't have to say anything at that point of time! It is the eyes that talk! They say, "Samjhnewale ko ishara kafi hai!" Anaita has done a great job of styling me in Race and trying to new make up trend by extending my eye liner."

Shilpa dropped from Miss Bollywood?

Shilpa Shetty has denied that she was booted out from the second run of her West End musical, Miss Bollywood. Reportedly, the show's promoter Farhath Hussain was trying to rope in another actress after differences over her price. The actress refuses to comment on Farhath's move but says, "The musical has been a wonderful experience. I have been there, seen it and done it. I would love to do it againwhen I have the time and dates."

MS Ajmal of Harris International in Dubai and license-holders of Miss Bollywood (and co-producer along with Shilpa's beau Raj Kundra) says, "There was a slight confusion. For now, Shilpa is a part of Miss Bollywood. We haven't approached anyone directly. Shilpa is busy and has a date problem."

Reportedly, Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta are some of the actresses apparently being considered. Ajmal says, "There has been huge demand for Miss Bollywood in Malaysia and Singapore. If Shilpa's dates are booked elsewhere we will start looking for another actress but Miss Bollywood will run for long. As of now, we haven't zoomed in any particular actress. These are names being thrown around at random. My ideal choice would be Rani Mukherjee."

What about the huge fee hike that Shilpa wanted - an amount that was three times more than what was agreed upon initially? Ajmal says, "We haven't even discussed money. I don't know where that came from." Shilpa's publicist Dale Bhagwagar calls the buzz about another actress stepping into Shilpa's shoes bogus. "The license-holders of the musical are Harris International.

There are no immediate plans for a second run because Shilpa is going to be super-busy with a lot of films, endorsements and other assignments till mid-2009." About reports of Shilpa escalating her price, he counters, "Shilpa is a professional person and not the kind to trouble anyone. In the last few months, we have witnessed a metamorphosis in brand Shilpa. She has been offered huge amounts for certain film projects in Bollywood - but she is choosing only those which will give her creative satisfaction."

Neha's upskirt stunt goes in vain!

Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia is not Shilpa Shetty. Shilpa gained publicity more from her infamous on-stage kiss with Hollywood actor Richard Gere than her acting. But flying upside down in short skirt did not help Neha Dhupia gain publicity.

Recently, Neha was shooting for a 16-minute film when Richard Branson rushed towards the stage, hugged and kissed her. The drama didn't end there. He lifted her upside down though she was in a hot mini skirt. She said that she was shocked when Richard lifted her. She added that she lost her senses for a few seconds and didn't know when her skirt went upside down.

The incident was uncalled for but the bold actress is ready to dance with the actor again. She said that she has taken the incident in the right spirit.

The big question is, why was Shilpa dragged to the court for the peck on the check and Neha got scot-free in spite of the kiss and upskirt stunt? Maybe the moral police were busy watching Indian cricket team beating mighty Australia in Australia and the Indian under-19 team winning the cricket world cup.

Of course, there is no point dragging the sexy girl in to another controversy.

Ranbir accepts being in love with Deepika

The truth is finally out, Ranbir Kapoor has finally accepted dating Deepika Padukone. The Kapoor scion admitted that he and Deepika are going around for the past couple of weeks. Ranbir added that both of them had serious liking for each other and fell in love on the sets of Siddharth Anand's Bachna Ae Haseenon in Australia.

Ranbir however said that he and Deepika have no plans of marriage in the near future and are concentrating on their respective careers. He is said to have met Deepika's parents and liked them very much. Recently the couple also featured in a a Pepsi ad along with Shahrukh Khan. Ranbir also added that both of them were planning their career individually and had no plans of signing films together.

The two were involved in a short term relationship before the release of Om Shanti Om and Saawariya but had broken up as Deepika could not impress Ranbir's parents Rishi and Neetu. Rumours then flew about Deepika going around with Indian vice captain Yuvraj Singh and Ranbir dating Saawariya co-star Sonam Kapoor. All those rumours have been laid to rest as Ranbir has finally revealed the truth. Well that adds Yuvraj Singh and Sonam Kapoor to the list of celebrity singles.