Amitabh narrates inspiring story of woman KBC contestant

Bringing out how Indian girls defy adversities to go forward in life, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan Monday narrated the story of a contestant who won Rs.50 lakh at his game show KBC despite her father refusing to spend money on her education.
Amitabh, who anchors the popular television game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati", said the young woman came from a very poor background in rural India.
"She was very young, she came from a rural area of India - very poor, very disconnected from rest of the world," he said in his inaugural address at the opening of the 20th Kolkata International Film Festival.
The mega star, also the United Nations Ambassador for the Girl Child, spoke on the condition of women in the society and their changing roles which have been depicted on the silver screen.
He said the girl was allowed to study only upto the seventh standard. But when she wanted to study further, her father refused.
"Why should I waste more money on you by educating you further. Because you are going to get married, and you will be of no use to me," he quoted the father as telling the girl.
The girl objected, fought against the family and left the house to stay with her grandmother.
But the grandmother treated the girl even worse and made her do all kinds of menial work. However, she continued to educate herself, and landed up in the hotseat at KBC.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this lady won Rs.50 lakh in the contest," Bachchan proudly announced, as the entire Netaji Indoor stadium reverberated with applause after listening to the real life story of the gritty girl in pin drop silence.
"When I asked her what she wanted to do with the money, she said: 'I am going to take this cheque to my father and tell him that a daughter is also an asset to the family'."
Turning emotional, Amitabh said the issue of the girl child was very close to his heart.
"As United Nations Ambassador for the Girl Child, personally, for me this subject then is very close to my heart."

Celebs and their sizzling photo shoots_Part_2

 Alia Bhatt for Verve

 Vaani Kapoor for Maxim cover.

 Twinkle Khanna for Vogue

 Kangana Ranaut for Grazia

 Neha Sharma for FHM

 Lisa Haydon for Femina

 Kiran Rao for ElleAnd then we have some controversial cover pictures and amazing photo shoots for you.

 Huma has lost a lot of weight and she really looks gorgeous.

 And the cover picture sends out a strong message. One which every other woman can relate to. But, now, it appears that her pose could have been inspired from the next picture

 This is Denise Bidot - a plus size Latina model. Unlike Huma, Bidot is nude and just uses a manenquin for covering up her modesty.
Picture courtesy: Denise Bidot/ Facebook

 So, what do you think?

 Is this cover issue 'inspired' by Bidot's photoshoot?

 The cover has raked in positive response from critics.

 And Huma looks really pretty.

Huma is not the only celebrity who has shot for some stunning cover pictures - here is a look at our collection.

Akshay Kumar: My life is very boring because I dont drink

Akshay Kumar plays an alcoholic superstar in the upcoming release THE SHAUKEENS, which is completely contrasting to what he is in real life.

When asked to Akshay what made him tweak his image on-screen, he candidly said "If you see my life is very boring because I don't have any type of addiction. Forget smoking and drinking, I am not even fond of tea or coffee. I never had any drug addiction too. Since everybody knows how boring my image is, my director Abhishek and writer Tigmanshu decided to spice it up by making my character intoxicating and short-tempered."

Ask Akshay if his character in THE SHAUKEENS is a reference to any star or it portrays someone from the industry and he says, "I will not take any names but I do know of some stars, who used to mix vodka in coconut water or orange juice and drink. We founded it very funny and hence decided to include in it."

Also starring Lisa Haydon, Annu Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Piyush Mishra, THE SHAUKEENS is directed by Abhishek Sharma (TERE BIN LADEN), and written by Tigmanshu Dhulia. The film is all set to release on November 7, 2014.

Celebs and their sizzling photo shoots_Part_1

Now, we know this is a toughie. Alia Bhat, Vaani Kapoor and Neha Sharma go bold. Kangna Ranaut and Esha Gupta sets the mercury shooting up while Barbie, Aditi and Sonam keep it to a subtle sizzle. Huma Qureshi's cover for Femina has raked up a small controversy.

 

 She is one of the most happening Bollywood celebrity

 She still managed to find time for this photoshoot

 A half smile playing on her lips

 Her looks speaks volumes

 Of confidence

 Being playful

 Innocent

 She romances the camera

 With poise

 And there is no doubt that she is hot.

 Deepika is a busy person. While she is not busy promiting her upcoming movie she did a photoshoot for a product she endorses

 And we are told that it included a vintage car.

 And ballet lessons

 We are serious, you know!

 Doesn't she look amazing? And, oh, now that you are here, why dont you have a look at the amazing photo shoots and cover pictures our stars pose for?