Ford Focus ST

Ford Focus ST

Ford Focus ST

Ford Focus ST

Ford Focus ST

Ford Focus ST

"The ST will be the performance flagship of our new Focus range, and we are excited to provide our enthusiast customers with an early preview in Paris," said Gunnar Herrmann, Ford Motor Company's Global C-car Vehicle Line Director. "The ST represents an ultimate expression of Focus driving quality and performance and we are confident that the new model will strengthen the reputation of Ford's ST heritage among enthusiast drivers and attract new fans as well."

"The new Focus ST will be our first true global performance vehicle and we are excited about the chance to give many customers worldwide their first taste of Ford's acclaimed ST heritage," said Jost Capito, Director of Global Performance Vehicles. "Like the ST and RS models before it, the Focus ST will be the result of painstaking tuning around the curves of the Nürburgring, along high-speed German autobahns, and down classic British B-roads.
•Pure performance delivered by unique 250 PS version of new 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost four-cylinder petrol engine
•Over 10 per cent more power and torque than the current European Focus ST, but fuel consumption and CO2 emissions cut by more than 20 per cent
•Lowered chassis and unique suspension tuning to deliver acclaimed ST handling agility and poise
•5-door ST show car for Paris features dramatic ‘Tangerine Scream' body colour, reflecting new ST's exciting and energetic character
The exciting next-generation Ford Focus ST makes its global debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, providing an early preview of the new high-performance model which will be introduced around the world in 2012.

Succeeding the turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder unit of the current European model, this unique 250 PS Ford EcoBoost engine is being specially developed for the new Focus ST to ensure that the car gets the muscular performance - and the inspirational sound - which it deserves. It also marks the first application of the four-cylinder Ford EcoBoost engine in a high performance model.

Compared to the 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost engine used in other Ford vehicles, the 250 PS unit features re-designed intake and exhaust systems and a unique engine calibration to deliver the desired level of power and responsiveness. The engine retains the strong torque delivery which is a feature of Ford EcoBoost designs, with a broad, flat torque curve offering a maximum output of 360 Nm.

One of a completely new generation of downsized, high-efficiency, low-CO2 petrol engines from Ford, the 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost is a lightweight, all-aluminium design which combines three technologies - high-pressure direct injection, low-inertia turbocharging and twin independent variable cam timing - to create an advanced combustion system which brings new levels of performance and fuel efficiency to petrol engines in this power range.

This ultra efficient 250 PS engine therefore not only delivers over 10 per cent more power and torque than the current 2.5-litre unit, it is also estimated to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by more than 20 per cent.


The seats are finished in high-quality Charcoal Black leather, offset by bold orange gold panels in a neoprene fabric and vibrant yellow-gold contrast stitching. The central Charcoal Black fabric seat panels feature a rugged embossed design in the style of a performance tyre tread pattern. The rear Recaro seats are finished in the same distinctive style.

The premium sports feel of the cabin is enhanced by a generous use of Charcoal Black leather with vibrant yellow-gold contrast stitching on many of the interior surfaces, including the seats, door panels, central armrest, steering wheel, gearshift gaiter and the top of the instrument binnacle.

Ford Focus

Ford Focus
Ford Focus
Ford Focus
Ford Focus
Ford Focus
Ford Focus
Ford Focus

"The new Focus truly represents the best of Ford Motor Company, and we are excited that the first vehicles will be in customers' hands very soon," said Derrick Kuzak, Ford's group vice president of Product Development. "The investment in our new C-car platform has enabled us to provide global consumers with an affordable product which offers quality, fuel efficiency, safety and technology beyond their expectations."

Three bodystyles of the exciting new next-generation global Ford Focus line up together for the first time at the 2010 Paris Motor Show
•Sporty five-door hatchback, sleek four-door sedan and stylish five-door wagon Focus models take centre stage on Ford's stand at Paris
•New Focus combines dynamic design and exceptional array of smart new technologies with high levels of craftsmanship, outstanding occupant safety and further advances in acclaimed levels of driving quality
•Class-leading range of advanced technologies includes Low Speed Safety System, Active Park Assist, Lane Keeping Aid and Torque Vectoring Control
•European engine line-up confirmed with fuel-efficient, low-CO2 powertrains including new 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost petrol engine and completely updated
1.6- and 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engines
•Ford Auto-Start-Stop system will be standard on 1.6-litre EcoBoost and 1.6-litre TDCi engines for optimum efficiency; 1.6 TDCi achieves 109g/km CO2 emissions
•Ultra-low CO2 Focus ECOnetic model to follow later in 2011
•European production starts in Saarlouis, Germany at the end of 2010 prior to sales launch in early 2011; current Focus to continue production in Valencia, Spain until mid-2011 to satisfy market demand

Ford has promised to add a performance Focus model to the next-generation line-up, and at Paris the company is previewing how that model will look when introduced in 2012. The exciting new Focus ST model is revealed at Paris and its 250 PS Ford EcoBoost powerplant will deliver driving enjoyment designed to match its outstanding looks.

The dynamic quality of the exterior is reinforced by the distinctive design of the interior. The new Focus has a modern, cockpit-style interior, with the stylish centre console wrapped around the driver and providing outstanding access to the vehicle's major controls and display panels.

The interior combines outstanding functionality with outstanding craftsmanship. The cabin's bold and contemporary graphics, the sculptured shape of the soft-touch instrument panel and the choice of superior trim materials all help to give occupants the feeling that they are travelling in a premium-class car.

The new Focus Wagon on show in Paris with its interior for the first time enhances this premium feel still further by featuring a leather interior package from the exclusive range of Ford Individual vehicle personalisation options which are being specially developed for the new model.

Leading the petrol engine range is the brand new 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost unit, which is available in 150 PS and 180 PS versions.

One of a completely new generation of downsized, high-efficiency, low-CO2 petrol engines from Ford, the 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost is a lightweight, all-aluminium design which combines three technologies - a centrally-mounted high-pressure direct injection system, low-inertia turbocharging and twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT) - to create an advanced combustion system which brings new levels of performance and fuel efficiency to petrol engines in this power range.

This powerful combination of technologies makes it possible for the 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost engine to deliver the strong low-end torque and responsive performance of a large capacity engine, but with the size, weight and fuel economy of a much smaller unit.

Both 150 PS and 180 PS variants combine impressive peak power with pulling power at low engine speeds which matches that of the latest-generation diesel engines, with the
180 PS unit delivering maximum torque of 240 Nm from 1,600 to 5,000 rpm, with 270 Nm available during hard acceleration via the transient overboost feature.

In the Focus five-door, the 180 PS Ford EcoBoost engine achieves a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph) and a 0-100km/h (62 mph) time of 7.9 seconds, while still returning impressive average fuel consumption of 6.0 litres/100 km (47 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 139g/km.

105 PS/125 PS 1.6-litre Ford Duratec Ti-VCT
The petrol engine line-up in the Focus also includes Ford's proven 1.6-litre Duratec
Ti-VCT unit with outputs of 105 PS and 125 PS.

Ford C-MAX plug-in hybrid

Ford C-MAX plug-in hybrid

Ford C-MAX plug-in hybrid

Ford C-MAX plug-in hybrid

Ford announced today that its Valencia plant in Spain will build the company’s first hybrid models for European customers with two versions of the all new Ford C-MAX compact minivans that will be launched in 2013. The first will be a full hybrid electric vehicle, while the second will be a plug-in hybrid vehicle.

“The Hybrid Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Electric derivatives of the all-new Ford C-MAX are great news for the Valencia plant and region, for Spain, and for Ford customers across Europe. These new advanced technology models are key to Ford’s commitment to delivering a portfolio of alternative powertrain vehicles globally and to European customers in the next few years,” said John Fleming, Chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe and executive vice president of Global Manufacturing and Labour Affairs.

“Due to the increasing customer interest in Europe for electrified versions of our vehicles, we are stepping up our efforts to bring these models to market alongside our latest-generation, fuel-efficient EcoBoost petrol and Duratorq diesel models,” Odell added. “European consumers soon will have an even greater range of electric alternatives from Ford.”

In a powersplit hybrid, the electric motor and petrol-powered engine can work together or separately to maximise efficiency. The engine also can operate independently of vehicle speed, charging the batteries or providing power to the wheels as needed. The motor alone can provide sufficient power to the wheels in low-speed, low-load conditions, and work with the engine at higher speeds. As a result, the current-generation Fusion Hybrid can operate in petrol-saving electric mode up to 47 mph under certain conditions for short distances.

“A plug-in hybrid owner will make fewer trips to the pump to refuel, because of its all-electric mode capability,” said Lisa Drake, chief engineer for Ford’s Global Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicle programs. “They’ll be able to conveniently recharge their plug-in hybrid at home overnight. And they’ll never have to think about the vehicle’s electric range, because the plug-in hybrid seamlessly shifts to petrol when needed.”

“We know that one technology does not work for all customers – hybrids, plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles each offer distinctly different advantages,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president of Global Product Development. “By leveraging our global platforms, we are able to offer our customer a range of solutions as part of a strong product line-up.”

Roush 5XR Ford Mustang GT

Roush 5XR Ford Mustang GT

Roush 5XR Ford Mustang GT

Roush 5XR Ford Mustang GT
Roush 5XR Ford Mustang GT

2011 ROUSH 5XR is a runner. With the R2300 ROUSHcharger installed the 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang will sport an "extreme" 525 horsepower under the hood, along with an "exciting" 465 lb.-ft. of torque. To keep the "exclusivity" high, there will be a maximum of just 150 units of the 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang built, each with a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty on the powertrain and ROUSH components. The 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang is available in a coupe or convertible, but only with a six-speed manual transmission.

"I'm always excited to get an opportunity to work on a new engine, and the Ford 5.0-liter is a great platform. It has 412 horsepower to begin with, but our group was able to coax out another 113 horsepower with the ROUSHcharger. The 2011 ROUSH 5XR runs fast, sounds great, and is another amazing addition to the ROUSH Mustang heritage," said Jack Roush, motorsports legend and chairman of ROUSH Enterprises.

The installed ROUSH exhaust with square tips gives the 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang a deep, throaty sound worthy of a supercharged American V-8 muscle car. The aggressive ROUSH body kit changes the appearance of the car so people know that this is not just any Ford Mustang prowling the roads. The appearance upgrades include a ROUSH front fascia with driving lamps, front chin splitter, side rocker splitters, rear valance and three-piece decklid spoiler. A ROUSH upper billet grille streamlines the front of the vehicle and provides some additional cooling to the engine, and a unique 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang graphics package trims out the appearance of this limited edition vehicle. Badging unique to this vehicle can be found throughout the 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang.

One thing that makes this car different from previous ROUSH Mustangs is that the 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang will be sold only as a post-title vehicle. This means that the authorized ROUSH-Ford dealership must pre-sell the car to a customer or title the vehicle before the order can be placed in the ROUSH system. The 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang is not available for sale in California. Please contact your local ROUSH-authorized Ford dealer for more information, or visit www.ROUSHperformance.com to locate your nearest dealer.

Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger

From impressive gains in power and safety to exceptional towing capability, the next-generation 2011 Ford Ranger emerges as a clear segment leader. It not only builds on the tremendous
Ranger heritage of pickup truck capability, but it also gives truck owners a spacious, comfortable, feature-filled interior and sophisticated driving experience they would expect to find only in a car. Amongst the most high-tech in its segment, Ranger is the impressive result of an all-new global compact pickup truck platform from Ford – the latest to emerge under the company’s One Ford initiative – and Mazda. It replaces two previous-generation compact truck platforms currently in production to present a new face of Built Ford Tough to customers around the world.

With an all-new chassis frame, front and rear suspension and steering system, Ranger delivers more payload and outstanding towing capability. It is powered by a choice of three new, fuel-efficient powertrains, including two state-of-the-art common-rail Ford Duratorq TDCi diesels and new fuel-efficient six-speed transmissions. Add in more chassis and safety technologies, and the story of Ranger pickup truck leadership becomes as vivid as its powerful, purposeful stance.

The flagship of the new range is the 2011 Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab model unveiled in Sydney in lustrous Aurora Blue, showcasing a gutsy fuel-efficient new 2.2-litre Ford Duratorq TDCi 110 kW (150 PS) diesel engine with an impressive 375 Nm of available torque.

Ranger introduces three new engines to Ford’s compact pickup truck range globally:
A new 2.2-litre Ford Duratorq TDCi I4 diesel engine with peak torque output of 375 Nm and power output of 110 kW (150 PS).
A highly responsive and efficient new 3.2-litre Ford Duratorq TDCi I5 diesel engine with a powerful 470 Nm of torque and power rated at 147 kW (200 PS).
A 2.5-litre Ford Duratec I4 petrol engine with more power at 122 kW (166 PS). It can be configured for E100 flexible fuel capability or aftermarket upfitted to run on CNG or LPG.
“This all-new engine family demonstrates our commitment to making Ranger the best option for today’s pickup truck customer,” said John Tatge, Ranger chief programme engineer. “We’re bringing the best engine technology from the Ford powertrain range to make Ranger the clear choice for capability and fuel economy, particularly with our world-class Duratorq diesels. Their torque makes Ranger the truck to own.”

The new Ford 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission has been extensively tuned to deliver smooth, quick shifts almost imperceptibly to the driver, reinforcing the car-like refinement of the 2011 Ford Ranger. In Normal mode, the calibration focuses on comfort and fuel economy. For sportier driving, a quick flick of the shifter changes the transmission into Sport mode. This provides later shift points and the driver can manually select gears through a forward (downshift) or rearward (upshift) movement.

The largest brake system in segment provides excellent fade resistance, particularly with maximum payload. While competitive systems start to fade and stopping distances increase, the Ranger is engineered to keep performing.

A progressive production ramp-up is slated to begin next summer (Northern Hemisphere) in Rayong, Thailand, for the Asia Pacific region. Ford is transforming plants in Argentina and South Africa for additional capacity to eventually serve other key regions as the launch cadence progresses. The new manufacturing strategy for the single global compact truck platform will drive new levels of product commonality for the 2011 Ford Ranger all around the globe.

Ford Focus 2.0 I4 Engine

Ford Focus 2.0 I4 Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 I4 Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 I4 Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 I4 Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 I4 Engine

Ford Focus 2.0 I4 Engine

The combination of these technologies help make the dual-overhead-camshaft (DOHC) Focus 4-cylinder one of the most powerful, fuel-efficient and refined engines in its class and one of the most advanced non-turbocharged four-cylinder powerplants Ford has ever offered. Horsepower is rated at 160 and torque 146 lb.-ft., up from 140 and 136 respectively in the 2011 Ford Focus.The 2.0-liter engine coming early next year to the North American version of the 2012 Ford Focus will be one of the first on the market to combine the technology of gasoline direct injection (DI) with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and E85 flex fuel capability.

“By combining direct injection and Ti-VCT, we’ve been able to make a quantum leap in fuel economy and performance,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. “We’re meeting the goals of our global powertrain strategy, and we now have another key engine in our lineup.”

The direct-injected 2.0-liter Ti-VCT I-4 also serves as another example of Ford delivering fuel economy leadership by using advanced technologies to produce surprising power from minimal displacement. The engine can deliver outstanding fuel economy and emissions along with the throttle response, performance and flexibility expected from a world-class engine.

Fuel metering duties on the 2.0-liter I-4 are handled by an injection system that precisely delivers a fine mist of fuel directly into each cylinder for optimal performance, economy and emissions. Unlike port fuel injection (PFI) engines that spray fuel into the intake system, the direct injection system puts the fuel in the combustion chamber, exactly where it needs to be for combustion.

The high-pressure fuel injectors are positioned to the side of each cylinder, aiming the fuel directly into the cylinder adjacent to a high-intensity spark plug and alongside the intake and exhaust valves. Fuel is sprayed into the cylinders at pressures of up to 2,150 pounds per square inch, which is about 35 times more intense than PFI injection.

To keep overall powertrain weight as low as possible, the block, cylinder head and oil pan – traditionally the heaviest engine components – are aluminum castings. To increase rigidity, these elements are ribbed for additional strength and durability. Pistons are cast aluminum as well, with the light weight helping to reduce reciprocating mass.

Geiger Ford Mustang Supercharged

Geiger Ford Mustang Supercharged
Geiger Ford Mustang Supercharged
Geiger Ford Mustang Supercharged
Geiger Ford Mustang Supercharged

The Bavarian US car specialists now react by taking their own tuning version of the V8 coupé to the start. It was refined both regarding looks and performance.

GeigerCars.de brings the 5.0-Liter-V8 a step forward by adapting the compressor. A screw condenser for a volume of 2.3 litres puts an over-pressure of 0.5 bar on this wild horse's eight combustion chambers. In connection with other technical improvements, this conversion leads to a performance increase from once 412 to now 497 HP available at 6,400 rpm. 4,200 rotations already lead to a torque of 634 Newton metres (series 529 Nm at 4,250 rpm). With this performance upgrade, GeigerCars.de removes the Mustang's factory-set Vmax lock. It now has a maximum speed of 274 km/h after an acceleration orgy through the six levels of its automatic gear.

For best driving dynamics, GeigerCars.de gave the US-Boy both a sports chassis and extremely light OZ Ultraleggera light-metal wheel rims at a size of 8.5x20 and 10x20 inches. While 245/35R20 high-performance tires indicate direction, the drive axle uses 285/30R20 rubber tires to dig into the asphalt.

Ford Focus SE

Ford Focus SE
Ford Focus SE
Ford Focus SE
Ford Focus SE

“Our enthusiast customers told us exactly what they want in an all-new Focus,” said Mark Rushbrook, Ford vehicle dynamics manager for the 2012 Ford Focus. “They asked us to give Focus more responsive handling, and they asked that we develop and offer a factory-engineered handling package with beefier suspension hardware. We’ve done just that, fine-tuning a pair of available packages for mid-level SE and up-range Titanium models.”

* All-new 2012 Ford Focus range elevates driving dynamics with standard electric power-assisted steering (EPAS), Control Blade rear suspension and torque vectoring control, making the vehicle feel more responsive and agile in corners
* Top-of-the-line Ford Focus Titanium model features standard sport-tuned suspension in addition to offering an optional Titanium Handling Package with 18-inch alloy wheels and summer performance tires
* Mid-range Ford Focus SE offered with available SE Sport Package featuring alloy wheels, sport seats, rear disc brakes, piano black grille, unique interior appointments and five-speed manual transmission

The automotive enthusiast community should appreciate the sharpened handling offered in the volume-series Focus SE four-door sedan and five-door hatchback. The SE Sport Package features sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch aluminum wheels, sport seats, four-wheel disc brakes, piano black grille, metallic interior trim accents, leather-wrapped steering wheel and standard five-speed manual transmission.

Two additional wheel packages are offered with the Focus SE Sport Package. A 16-inch machined alloy wheel with painted pockets is offered as an upgrade, while serious enthusiasts may wish to add the 17-inch machined and painted alloy wheel option.The range-topping Focus Titanium model is fitted with the sport-tuned suspension as standard equipment. This includes stiffer springs and dampers.

Enthusiast buyers specifying a Focus Titanium sedan or hatchback can add the Titanium Handling Package with optimized suspension components, special 18-inch alloy wheels, low-profile summer performance tires and a trunk-mounted full-size spare.

Found & Lost: Adhyayan Suman-Kangana Ranaut

This was a love story that played itself out before one could even deliver a neat yawn! For Kangana Ranaut and Adhyayan Suman, it was love at first sight, and break-up at the second. During the sweet little time that it lasted, this love affair became the most noisy one of its times, with both Kangana and Adhyayan going around with uninhibited public pronouncements of love.
Here's a pictorial tribute to the instant prem kahani of the Ranaut and the Suman.
Source: India Syndicate

Katrina hugs 'saviour' Ali Zafar

Pakistani popstar Ali Zafar got a fitting reward for a daring rescue act on the sets of the film 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' when he stepped into save leading lady Katrina Kaif from a mishap

Pakistani popstar Ali Zafar got a fitting reward for a daring rescue act on the sets of the film 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' when he stepped into save leading lady Katrina Kaif from a mishap.

The 'Prince of Pop' jumped in to rescue the Bollywood head-turner when her hair got stuck in a pedestal fan on the sets of the Yash Raj movie which is being shot at Nabha near in Patiala.
According to eyewitnesses, Zafar suffered minor bruises on his arm while Kaif who was terrified after the incident expressed her gratitude by giving the 'Tere Bin Laden' actor a big hug.
However, a spot boy who was also injured in the incident was not so lucky.
In the past, similar rescues on film sets have proved to be typically 'filmi', with the saviour and victim falling for each other. A case in point being Sunil Dutt's courageous act to save Nargis from raging fire on the sets of 'Mother India'.
The couple had soon tied the knot. But the 'Sajaniya' hitmaker is already married and is the father of a young child, while Kaif has been linked to Ranbir Kapoor after she reportedly split from Salman Khan.
The actress' first meeting with her co-star had turned uncomfortable after Zafar failed to recognise her when she went up to him at a party.

Narmmaada: A new star?

Govinda's daughter Narmmadaa Ahuja is all set for a Bollywood debut.

Priyanka: No sex scene with Annu

Annu Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra

One can't quite accuse her of being squeamish; Piggy Chops has in the past done intimate scenes with Arbaaz Khan, Arjan Bajwa and ultimately an African expatriate in Mumbai, a moral nadir that leads to her psychological breakdown in Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion.

So this nakhra certainly seems out of character. Priyanka Chopra categorically said 'No' to doing a passionate scene with Annu Kapoor, who plays one of her seven husbands in Vishal Bhardwaj's Saat Khoon Maaf.

The actress, who has donned a bikini in Dostana, kissed Ranbir Kapoor in Siddharth Anand's Anjaana Anjaani and coochie-cooed Shahid Kapoor in Vishal Bhardwaj's Kaminey, refused to shoot a lovemaking scene with the Antakshari host because "it was simply out of sheer respect for Annu's age, seniority and work," as a source put it.

But the sex scene was eventually shot. Here's how: "Vishal canned their expressions of ecstasy separately. Vishal is an ace filmmaker and the scene will be portrayed in such a way that the viewer will not realise that the two actors didn't shoot for it together."

Interestingly, Priyanka did not tell Vishal directly about her feeling of awkwardness. Her discomfort with shooting this sex scene was conveyed via assistants. And how did Vishal react when he heard this? Our source reveals, "Vishal took it in the right spirit.

He understood a female's perspective." Perhaps he should have called Madhur to get some tips. But to give Piggy Chops some credit, the scene in question, which was canned in the final schedule of the film at Coorg, was revealed to Priyanka only a few days before the shoot.

Says a source, " Saat Khoon Maaf is a film where everything was told to every actor much in advance. But it's okay, Vishal got what he wanted. All's well that ends well."

When contacted, Annu laughed for full 10 seconds and then confirmed the story. Said Annu, "Vishal ne mujhe bola ki Priyanka sharma rahi hai. Maine usko bola toh fir scene hi kaat do na?" Talking about Priyanka's decision to stay away from the frame, Annu said, "Frankly, it didn't even surprise me.

You know what, I am a very simple and boring person. Mujhe koi farak nahin padta. Main apne kaam se kaam rakhta hoon. Main kabhi monitor pe bhi kuch check nahin karta, phir chahe voh TV serial Antakshari ho ya Saat Khoon Maaf ho."

A still from Fashion
Asked if he could pull off the coital ecstasies and grimaces convincingly in the absence of Priyanka, Annu said, "That you'll have to see it on the screen. I am nobody to say anything on that." Can't wait, Annu! 

Barbara's back to haunt Hrithik

Barbara Mori 

We had broken the news that Rakesh Roshan's arch-rival in the industry, Jayantilal Gada, head honcho of PEN Entertainment, had bought the rights of My Brother's Wife, a Spanish film starring Barbara Mori, hoping to cash in on the success of Kites.

Kites bombed, but Gada, it seems, is still wanting a panga with the Roshans.

It needs to be reminded that Gada and Rakesh Roshan had fought a legal battle in court over the film and TV merchandising rights of Hrithik's debut feature, Kaho Na Pyar Hai. It seems that the bad vibes have yet to dissipate between the two.

In a bid to outdo the Roshans, Gada, who has dubbed My Brother's Wife in Hindi and English and re-titled it as Spanish Beauty, has now slated it for release on the same date as the Hrithik Roshan starrer Guzaarish.

Both, Spanish Beauty and Guzaarish, will hit the theatres on November 19.

Gada, who was keen to release Barbara Mori's Spanish film My Brother's Wife, in June this year, postponed it. In fact he wanted to release this film before Kites, but could not complete the dubbing in time.

Says a source, "Spanish Beauty can attract an audience as it has a lot of bold scenes by Barbara." In a very diplomatic U-turn, Gada told Mumbai Mirror last evening, "Rakesh Roshan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali are my friends. It is just that I think November 19 is the best date for my film Spanish Beauty.

I am even trying to contact Barbara to fly down to Mumbai (wouldn't she love that?) before the release of my film, but I don't know if I'll succeed." Good luck, Senor Gada...

My Brother's Wife

It's the story of Zoe (Barbara Mori) and Ignacio (Christian Meier), a childless couple. Here's why: despite many years of being together, Ignacio has a shortcoming; no matter how carnally needy his wife is, he won't budge unless it's a Saturday, his favourite lovemaking day.

She wants a child but her husband is sterile; he suggests adoption but she nixes that option. Enter Gonzalo (Manolo Cardona), Ignacio's brother. Zoe and Gonzalo have an affair and Zoe gets pregnant. Her 'guzaarish' thus comes true! 

Sonam In Wonderland!

Sonam Kapoor 

Shashank Ghosh had planned a sequel to Quickgun Murugun but that did not materialise. Ghosh will now be making a film for Anil Kapoor's daughter, Rhea, who recently produced Aisha with her sister Sonam in the lead.

The buzz is that Shashank would be working on an Indianised version of Alice In Wonderland. Wonder if he'll play the Mad Hatter, because Sonam's certainly Alice.

Says Shashank, "I'd like to do my version of Alice In Wonderland with Sonam. But for now I'm doing something else for her home production. I can't talk about it since it's a foreign tie-up with Walt Disney. And they have their own ideas on how a film should be projected.

All I can say is that my film with Sonam will go into a completely different space from Aisha. It will certainly not be elitist in tone. I don't know that world at all."

Adds Ghosh, " Rhea Kapoor came to me with the idea. I loved it. So there was no scope of giving her my idea on what to make. But I do intend to throw Alice In Wonderland in Rhea's realm very soon."

Strangely Shashank has not met Sonam yet. Nor has he watched any of her films. But he plans to start shooting the film in March 2011. Hope Sonam's reading this... 

Priyanka's brand new nose

Priyanka Chopra's recent appearance at the 'Being Human' show, raised a couple of collective eyebrows over her new... pert nose.

Speculation was rife that PC had gone under the knife, and that the actress had gone off to fix her nose in... London!

Strange rumour, considering that Chopra's parents run an aesthetic and cosmetology clinic in suburban Mumbai itself.

A source reveals, "Priyanka has always been unhappy with the shape of her nose and always wanted to get it fixed. She felt that a sharper nose would enhance her features a lot more.

Though, there are no details of where she'd got it done, there is little disputing that she's very happy with the results."

Guess, PC's simply more hard nosed now...

Kangana Ranaut

Kangana is one of the very few actors in Bollywood who like to be a part of "purposeful cinema". Upon her landing in Mumbai, she was spotted by Anurag Basu, who gave her the big break in 'Gangster'. Movies such as 'Woh Lamhe', 'Life in A Metro', 'Fashion' and 'Raaz 2' followed...
Adjudged by critics and fans to be the best in Bollywood to play characters with neurotic shades, Kangana has now decided to break the mould with her upcoming releases such as 'Knock Out'.
Click on, for a pictorial tribute to the one and only Kangana Ranaut!
Source: India Syndicate, IANS

Sakshi MMS hits internet again

Bigg Boss 4 contestant Sakshi Pradhan has been in news once again. A new MMS clip has hit the market, featuring MTV Splitsvilla-2 winner Sakshi Pradhan.

 
The 14 second MMS clip shows that the Bigg Boss 4 inmate has been flirting with a guy.
The MMS clip is old but the girl kissing a guy is definitely Sakshi Pradhan.
However, Sakshi has categorically rejected the MMS clip, saying the girl is fake one.
In the MMS clip was made during an audition of Ekta Kapoor’s movie where she kissed a stranger for 14 seconds. On her Facebook Comment, she wrote that the MMS is not true.
The Bigg Boss4 hogged lime light just after start of the show. Ashmit Patel and Riya Sen’s MMS scandal was also raised by the contestants.

Frieda wants 'kicks ass' roles

Priyanka voted most 'kissable'

has beaten off competition from fellow Bollywood beauties Aishwarya Rai and Kareena Kapoor to bag the title of the most kissable star. (Text PTI)