Bipasha Basu uses own fitness DVD for workout

Bipasha Basu uses own fitness DVD for workout

Fit and fabulous Bipasha Basu never gives her workout session a miss. So, when she was in Ooty shooting for 3D film 'Creature' and didn't find the gym facilities satisfactory, her own DVDs came in handy.

The actress has so far launched two fitness-based DVDs – 'BB Love Yourself: Fit and Fabulous You' (2010) and 'Breakfree' (2012).

"In Ooty, the gym is not that great, so the workout DVDs are helping us all! Waiting to launch 'Unleash' next," tweeted the 34-year-old, who has flaunted her perfect curves in movies like 'Jism', 'Dhoom 2' and 'Players'.

Bipasha to foray in Bhojpuri cinema?

If all goes according to plan, Bipasha Basu may soon be romancing actor-singer Manoj Tiwari in his next flick, 'Kashi', based on Varanasi. The movie will mark Bipasha's debut in Bhojpuri cinema.

"Bipasha Basu has agreed to work with me as the lead heroine in my next, Kashi, which will be based on the religious capital of India, Varanasi," claims Manoj Tiwari, who was in Allahabad recently, and adds, "Shatrughan Sinhaji will also be a part of this movie, shooting for which will start in August. It will be a 40-day schedule. Director Gajendra Singh, who has directed a number of reality shows, is going to direct this movie."

Drill him a little more about the story and Tiwari says with a smile, "Ab sab kuch abhi kaise bata doon!" He adds, "Varanasi is one of the very few cities in the world which has witnessed a large number of bomb blasts, but despite all that, the city has never lost its spirit. Woh shehar hamesha mast rehta hai and we will be highlighting this aspect in our movie." So, is this a movie about terrorism? "Yes, you can say that," he answers and adds, "that is going to be an important part of the movie."

Bipasa Basu supports tiger conservation

Tiger conservation is becoming the order of the day. The latest to support the cause is none other than actress, Bipasa Basu.

The actress recently shot for the promo spot for particular animal based channel directed and produced by Rohit Vaid ( Trilogy Media Pvt. Ltd.). Lots of high graphics are used to ensure that it appears to the audiences that she shot with a real tiger.

Ex-flames Bipasha Basu and John Abraham may have gone along with their respective lives but still believe in espousing a common cause. Last year John extended his support to Animal Planet's campaign to celebrate India's national animal, the tiger and highlight its magnificence. This year Bips is doing the same!

Acting is a brutal profession: Bipasha Basu

After spending more than a decade in the industry, Bipasha Basu feels that an actor's life is not easy.

Bipasha, 34, who started her career with a negative character in 2001 hit 'Ajnabee', says she now wants to do challenging roles.

"It is true that hunger and fierceness to do some good work is little more than before in my life. Whatever I am going to do would be an honest reflection of my true self; my performance won't be corrupt.

"Acting is a brutal profession but I would maintain my own dignity and pride. An actor's life is never easy. It is always a Friday that decides how she is going to do in months to come," Bipasha told .

Bipasha was last seen in Vikram Bhatt's 'Raaz'. Her evil character in the film was received well and opened doors for many new projects. But Bipasha says she is not on a signing spree after the success of the film.

"For the last seven years I have been doing three films at maximum in a year. It is going to be the same in future as well. I want to do good work. Also, the kind of balance that I have struck in my life is for the keeps," she says.

Bipasha feels that she performs better when she steps out of her comfort zone.

"I have come to realise that whenever I step into unsafe zones, I perform better. The kind of films that I have done in the recent past or am doing now are some risky steps.

"These kind of roles can leave a very strong image about you. However, this is a risk worth taking. Also, I am sure audience too has matured enough to understand the difference between reel and real life."

Bipasha will be seen next in Vikram's another 3D film 'Creature' and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'Aatma'.

Bipasha Basu loves Mykonos

Actress Bipasha Basu, who is in Greece for a film shoot, says she had a blast in an island named Mykonos. She loved its relaxed feel, food and shopping.

"Leaving Mykonos and nw off to Athens! Had d best time ever! Mykonos is just my kinda place! Ocean, sun, beaches, music and very relaxed and friendly people (sic)," tweeted Bipasha.
She couldn't stop raving about the place.

"...And how can I forget the sea food and the yummiest cheese crepes! Shopping here is also very my style - maxis and cute dresses in floral prints or whites and beads and all kinds of beautiful bracelets!" she added.

Bipasha to walk the Ramp with Mother

Model turned Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu will walk the ramp with her mother at the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) that started here Sunday.

"Walking the ramp today (Sunday) with my mother for the first time, for Gitanjali in association with Beti, against female foeticide," Bipasha posted on micro-blogging site Twitter.

The opening ceremony of IIJW will see about 40 celebrities from film, television, business, fashion and music walking the ramp with their daughters in aid of Beti, a campaign against female foeticide supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

It has also been reported that actor Kabir Bedi will walk with his granddaughter Aaliyah. Actress Avika Gor of "Balika Vadhu" fame is also expected to walk with her father.

Fashion designers, Neeta Lulla will walk with her daughter Nishka. Sonam Kapoor, who is the new face of IIJW, will also be seen gracing the occasion.

"Leaving for iijw. Its going to be fantastic, creative and filled with beautiful jewellery," she tweeted.

The five-day event is organised by the Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).

Single Bipasha Basu enjoys male attention

It's been nine months since their break-up and former lovers Bipasha Basu and John Abraham may have put up a front of being cordial and in touch - even endorsing a hair colour brand during that time - but the truth is that they aren't on talking terms with each other.

According to an insider, "Bipasha gave nine years of her life to the relationship, even putting her career on hold whenever John needed her. She felt that everyone else was giving her so much love and respect, except John.

That's when she decided to end the relationship. Naturally, when their relationship ended, she chooses not to keep in touch with him. She made up her mind to move on and cut herself away from her past..."

The source also adds that Bips doesn't want to be in love just for the heck of it. "She was 22 when she fell in love with John. Now she's single for the first time in years and is enjoying the lack of baggage that comes with a relationship.

Bips is enjoying the male attention coming her way, and is being linked to quite a few eligible men. However, she has no plans to be in a committed relationship for some time now. Work is the only thing she's focusing on."

When asked if she's in touch with John post their separation, Bipasha says, "I choose not to be in touch with him; I am happier this way."

What about her alleged closeness to Hollywood heartthrob Josh Hartnett, who is starring with her in the upcoming film Singularity?

"Josh is wonderful, but in another country, so it's impractical! Right now, I don't think I have the energy to be in a relationship. Josh and I are very fond of each other and try to keep in touch, but I am not romantically attached to anyone currently. There is more to life than just men. I am doing a romantic comedy with R Madhavan soon. It's a mad film and I'm really looking forward to it. It's only work for me for now." Bipasha said.

Bipasha detained at Airport

Actress Bipasha Basu was on Thursday stopped at the international airport here for not declaring dutiable goods and cleared only after paying duty, the second such incident this month after starlet Minissha Lamba was detained for not revealing jewellery worth over Rs 30 lakh.

The "Dhoom 2" actress was intercepted after she had crossed the green channel without making any declaration of some items of personal use on her arrival from London.

"Actress Bipasha Basu was caught carrying come undeclared items the value of which was not high. She was let off after she paid the duty," Additional Commissioner of Customs Mahender Pal said.

She was carrying undeclared goods worth over Rs 65,000 and so we asked her to pay the duty of Rs 13,000 which she did," said P M Govande, Commissioner of Customs (Airport). No fine or penalty was imposed.

Customs sources said she was carrying sandals, sunglasses and perfume, which she did not know also required to be declared.

She was very cooperative and showed all the bills, they said.

In a brief statement the actress said, "It was just a routine check up at the airport and many others were being checked as well. I paid Rs 12,000 as taxes against some personal goods. I think the customs team is doing an excellent job."

Lamba was detained at the airport on May 18 on her arrival from Cannes, France, for not declaring gold and diamond jewellery worth over Rs 30 lakh.

She was let off after two rounds of questioning, one of which lasted for over 16 hours. Lamba had claimed that the ornaments were given by a jewellery brand for purely promotional purpose to be worn at the Cannes film festival, where she had walked the red carpet.

Bipasha as seductive item number in Murder 2

An item number in Murder 2 is on the cards for the Bong bombshell.

Bipasha Basu worked in several Bhatt flicks (Raaz, Jism, Gunaah, Footpath) at the start of her B-Town career. She now makes a return to the camp.

The Brothers Bhatt (Mukesh and Mahesh) have approached Bips for a sedutive item number in Murder 2, directed by Mohit Suri. Emraan Hashmi and Jacqueline Fernandez star in the thriller.

Bipasha Says, "I am considering it. But the dates have to fall in place."

Adds Mahesh Bhatt, "Mukesh was trying to get the dates of all players on board. As of now, things are yet to be worked out."

Was there a fallout between them and Bips? "We never made a movie offer to her in the past for her to refuse, " explains Mahesh Bhatt.

"Anyway, we work with newcomers, not stars. We don't believe in paying stars the kind of money these corporates pay. They play with people's money. Every paisa we generate is through blood and sweat."

Some B-Town actresses who have done item numbers...
It's Rocking: Kareena Kapoor in Kya Love Story Hai
Happening: Preity Zinta in Main aur Mrs Khanna
Kajra Re: Aishwarya Rai in Bunty aur Babli
Kaisi Paheli Zindagani: Rekha in Parineeta
Mehbooba Mehbooba: Mallika Sherawat in Aap Ka Suroor
Chamma Chamma: Urmila Matondkar in China Gate
Main Aayi Hoon UP Bihar Lootne: Shilpa Shetty in Shool
Aisa Jadoo: Lara Dutta in Khakhi
Dilli Ki Sardi: Amrita Arora in Zameen
Munni Badnam Hui: Malaika Arora Khan in Dabangg

Coming soon
Dum Maaro Dum: Deepika Padukone in Dum Maro Dum
Razia Gundo Mein Phans Gayee: Mallika Sherawat in Thank You