Katrina Too Hot For Censor Board

Raajneeti has finally got a UA certificate but not without some vital scenes, including Arjun Rampal and Katrina Kaif's "aesthetically shot love making scene" that director Prakash Jha says was "absolutely essential", being edited out.

"It was a very aesthetically shot love making scene. Arjun and Katrina are two very beautiful people. And they made love to the camera. The Tribunal (Film Certification Appellate Tribunal) felt it was a bit too explicit for a 'UA' audience. I didn't argue," Jha told IANS.

Jha's weeklong battle with the censor board ended Wednesday with the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal in New Delhi viewing Raajneeti and granting it a 'UA' certificate.

The director had challenged the censor board's decision earlier last week to grant Raajneeti an 'A' certificate with cuts. Jha sees the reduction of the Katrina-Ranbir love making scene as a blow.

"The love scene was absolutely essential. Unlike other directors I had not shot extra footage so that the censors could take away whatever portion they liked. I had shot the love making scene exactly the way it was meant to be. I've had to reduce it by half.

"It's a disappointment to all of us. I've also had to beep out the F word uttered by Ranbir Kapoor and Arjun Rampal in two different places in the plot. Ex-justice Usha Mehra, who headed the Tribunal, requested me to do away with the F word. But it didn't make a difference," he said.

Ajay Devgn, Naseeruddin Shah, Nana Patekar and Manoj Bajpai too will be seen in Raajneeti. Releasing June 4, the political thriller will be the behind-the-scenes look at politics, strategies behind election campaigns, scandals and much more.

Apparently, the censor board had earlier objected to two sequences - one showing the rigging of elections by fitting ballot boxes with specially designed gadgets and the other showing a female politician offering sex in exchange for an election ticket.

"An 'A' certificate brings on a specific mindset on the audience. They think the film has sleazy content. So I preferred to let the film be referred to the Tribunal," said Jha.

Also Arjun's volatile character in Raajneeti shouts lurid and graphic expletives in Hindi at a police officer. These remain intact while the 'f' word is gone.

Several recent Hindi films like Omkara and Ishqiya were plastered with expletives but got away at the censors with an A certificate.

Katrina stands takes initiative against female infanticide

Bollywood star Katrina Kaif who has always voiced her support towards fighting for the cause of female infanticide recently inaugurated the opening of the “Little Darlings Programme” –meant for the care of abandoned toddlers.

Following in her philanthropic mother - Suzanne Turquotte’s footsteps the beautiful Katrina Kaif took a private charter from Mumbai to Tamil Nadu to make her presence felt as she visited the Claretian Mercy Home run by the CESSS in partnership with Relief projects India (RPI) and Sisters of Charity of St.Mary.


The name of the department that provides skill development facilities to the children who are in the toddler age bracket was coined by Katrina who has actively participated in all the services of Claretine Mercy Home.


Reveals a source at Claretian Mercy Home “It is touching to see Katrina work here with us in spite of being the star that she is. She has won a place in all our hearts”


Katrina Kaif who was the pioneer in having her brands tie-up with charitable causes was present to extend her support for a program that would nurture abandoned babies with all the possible nutritional and health care, directly over see the education and growth of differently-able children and also in the near future start a separate home for those infants who are unlikely to be adopted.


Katrina’s says, “ I love kids and hence this is a cause that is very dear to me. I am immensely proud of my mothers work and only hope to be of a greater support. “


Katrina Kaif the flavor of the season has her hands full this year with 'Rajneeti', 'Tees Maar Khan' , 'Dostana 2' and her plethora of brands. However the star has always managed to take out time to pursue her humanitarian efforts.

Katrina Unveils Nakshatra Diamond's new variety

Katrina Kaif launched the Nakshatra Vivaah – an exclusive wedding line from. She was accompanied by Gitanjali Group CMD Mehul Choksi.

The new collection and campaign is inspired by the ancient Indian texts..

“Today’s Indian bride wants to be modern and traditional at the same time. We have created the new Vivaah collection from Nakshatra to suit her needs. Each piece has a unique contemporary look, but is also based on the seven stone floral clusters which is considered in Indian mythology to be a symbol of Divine Luck,” said Choksi.

Kaif says, “Diamonds are a unique gemstone, and have a very special place in the hearts of most Indian women. And the much loved floral pattern that inspires the designs in this collection adds both beauty and good luck. I believe that every Indian bride would really love to have jewellery set like this for her special day.”

Katrina Kaif to dance with Prabhu Deva

Not exactly dance with him but dance for him rather! Prabhu Deva wants Katrina to dance for him, for his latest directorial venture in Tamil, down south!

Prabhu Deva will direct popular Tamil hero Jayam Ravi and Hansika Motwani in a movie named ‘Ich’. Having directed Salman in ‘Wanted’, Prabhu Deva had the opportunity to acquaint himself with Katrina Kaif, beau of Salman. He found her really beautiful and someone who’ll have a great presence on screen.

When ‘Ich’ demanded a song that will require someone stunning, Prabhu Deva thought of introducing her to the Tamil audience. Sources say the romantic song might be shot in Paris.

Sources say Prabhu Deva is currently discussing the song with Katrina who is also equally excited to work with the choreographer cum director. She is trying to get her dates clear so she can fly to Paris to be part of the song.

Katrina is quite a familiar face in south. She’s acted in a few Telugu movies and with this song; she’ll make her entry in to Tamil.

Great going Kat!

Deepika padukone-Katrina Controversy

The differences between Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone are quite evident but there seems to be some connection between the two beauties. Katrina Kaif is the first brand ambassador for Vijay Mallya’s Royal Challenger Team at IPL and now Deepika Padukone has been signed as the new brand ambassador for the same team.

Looking at another connection between the two, Katrina Kaif’s beau Salman Khan is highly impressed by Deepika Padukone whereas Deepika’s ex-beau Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina are best pals.

 The sources revealed that the owner of the team is making sure that both the beauties did not drop to the stadium at the same time.

Katrina kaiffaints again

Katrina kaif she is the queen and dream of many young persons.Our hot beauty Katrina Kaif had done it again; over exerting herself… The actress, who had been making news for her weak health, recently collapsed on the sets of Farah Khan’s ‘Tees Maar Khan’.

The shooting of the film is currently said to be happening in Malshej Ghat. According to sources, when the incident happened, the team was shooting an important sequence.

All was set and had been going fine… But just when Katrina stepped in for the shot, she fainted; alarming the unit and her co-stars. Immediately Farah and the production team rushed to her aid. They had called up a Mumbai hospital and a doctor was flown down to the location.

Sources close to Katrina revealed that she was immediately put on a saline drip and has further been advised strict bed rest. The extreme heat on location didn't help matters much and caused severe exhaustion to the actress.

Besides, Kat said to have been shooting endlessly and travelling for her endorsement commercials and other film projects.

Ha, obvious reasons for going weak, madam…. Take our advice Kat, take it easy…