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Ranjan, Anarkali in a tussle?

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Ranjan, Anarkali in a tussle?

(Mirror) - Popular actor Ranjan Ramanayake says that he did not engage in a tussle with Actress Anarkali Akarsha at the Muhurath of the ‘Allapu Gedara’ film.

Speaking to ‘Mirror’, Ranjan Ramanayake stated that he had told the film’s director that he opposed to having Anarkali Akarsha as his onscreen girlfriend in the film.

 

He further says that he rejected Anarkali thus as she has become a violent character.

 

However, Ranjan says that Anarkali is spreading tales that she fell after he pushed her, just to get attention.

 

Noting that director Birmin Laili Fernando as well as artists including Jeewan Kumaratunga, Tennyson Cooray and Anusha Damayanthi were present when the incident took place, Ranjan says that once can clarify from them as to what actually happened.


Sana in N’Eliya during Galle match

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Sana in N’Eliya during Galle match

(Mirror) - Though the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is underway in Galle, chairman of the SLC Select committee - Sanath Jayasuriya is reportedly in Nuwara Eliya, reports say.

According to reports, he was spotted in Nuwara Eliya last Friday.

 

According to the grapevine, Jayasuriya has gone to watch a shooting of a commercial, in which one of his lady friends are appearing.

Harum Scarum Lochana

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Harum Scarum Lochana

(Mirror) - Popular actress Lochana Imashi was quite a ‘Harum Scarum’ during her schooldays, reports say.

It was hard to keep her away from the school plantain crop and she was sent out of the class by her teachers many a time, reports add.

 

Once she had taken a broken mobile phone to school and the incident had ended in her father being summoned to school.

No cravings for Paboda

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No cravings for Paboda

(Mirror) - It’s no secret that popular actress Rashi Paboda Sandeepani is expecting a little bundle of joy in to her nest soon.

Cravings are a part and parcel for many expectant mothers. Apparently, not for Paboda.

 

When well meaning friends ask her about her food cravings, Paboda says that she has not had any cravings yet.

 

Sources also say that Paboda is not in a rush to make a comeback after childbirth.

Sheryl’s cockpit trip

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Sheryl’s cockpit trip

(Mirror) - Popular actress - Sheryl Romain Decker has taken a trip in the cockpit of a plane, reports say.

She was travelling in the cockpit during her return trip from Dubai.

 

She had gone for musical show in Dubai, which was also attended by artistes such as Amila Nadeeshani, Chamika Sirimanna and Jaya Sri.

 

In addition, Sheryl is to attend a musical show in Kuwait on March 27.

Ranjan, ‘a public property’?

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Ranjan, ‘a public property’?

(Mirror) - Popular actor Ranjan Ramanayake says that he considers himself as a 'public property'.

Speaking at an interview with a weedkend newspaper, Ranjan has said that as a  public property, he feels compelled to entertain the public.

 

Ranjan has also said that he is not stressed as he has no emotional bonds.

 

Responding to a query whether he wouldn’t like to form such a bond, Ranjan has said that he is not sure and is getting plenty of marriage offers from influential families in the country.

 

However I like to be owned by myself. I don’t like to live under another.

Veena Malik kissed by 100 men in 60 seconds

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Veena Malik kissed by 100 men in 60 seconds

(Mirror) - Pakistani model and Bollywood actress Veena Malik (R) poses as participants kiss her hand during a record event on her birthday for her to be kissed over a hundred times in a minute, in Mumbai.

Controversial Pakistani actress Veena Malik has entered the Guinness World Records by receiving 137 kisses on her hand in one minute.

 

She admits it is for the sake of her upcoming film The City That Never Sleeps.

 

"I am a celebrity anyway and if you say that it is for publicity, ok, yeah, we need publicity for The City That Never Sleeps," Veena said here Tuesday after breaking the earlier record set by Salman Khan of 108 kisses.

 

"We have to break 20 records for the film and this is one of the records," she added.  In 2011, Salman had got 108 kisses in a minute on a TV reality show Guinness World Record - Ab India Todega.

 

It was Veena's birthday on February 26 and the men were chosen through contest The City that Never Sleeps-Bollywood Hunt. "Long back we decided that I will break this record on my birthday and now we have to break 19 more records for The City That Never Sleeps," Veena said.

 

"So if you call it publicity, then yes, it is for publicity. Films are for what? For publicity, right?" When she was asked which Bollywood actor she wants to kiss on the screen, she said: "I would like to kiss the actor who does not like kissing on-screen and he is our Dabangg Khan Salman Khan. I think that would be beautiful if we have a kiss on-screen."

 

(IANS)

Will 'return to prison' - Sanjay Dutt

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Will 'return to prison' - Sanjay Dutt

(Mirror) - Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has said he will return to prison for his conviction over the 1993 Mumbai blasts.

The actor has been on bail since 2007 when he appealed against his original sentence of six years.

 

Last week, the Supreme Court reduced it to five years. The original court ruling was upheld and the judges ordered the actor to surrender in four weeks.

 

Dutt was convicted in 2006 of buying weapons from bombers who attacked Mumbai. He spent 20 months in jail.

 

The serial bombings killed 257 people and wounded 713 others.

 

An emotional Dutt told reporters on Thursday that he would "abide by the court's decision" and not seek a pardon.

 

"I am a shattered man. This is a very tough time in my and my family's life. I have a few days left [before returning to prison], Dutt said.

 

"I have a lot of work [left to finish] and I want to finish it. I want to [also] stay all this time with my family. Please let me be in peace. I love my country."

 

Dutt, one of Bollywood's most bankable stars, is hugely popular for his role of a loveable gangster in Munnabhai movies.


Hemal’s new calling

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Hemal’s new calling

Popular actor and model Hemal Ranasinghe is to take a new fork in his career path, ‘Mirror’ learns.

He is to make his stage drama debut with the drama ‘Enna Maath Ekka Natanna’.

 

The drama will be staged at the Lumbini Hall at 6.30pm today (05).

 

Hemal is to portray the character of ‘Rifle’ in the drama.

 

The cast also includes veteran artistes such as Jayalal Rohana, Rodney Warnakula and Rathna Sheela Perera.

 

Commenting on this change, Hemal says that he likes to be a versatile actor and to take things slow.

 

Despite appearing on stage and cinema as well as a being presenter, Hemal says that he will not appear in teledramas.

Menaka’s dream prince

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Menaka’s dream prince

Actress, dance artiste and programmed presenter Menaka Peiris has recently revealed about her Dream Prince.

Noting that her dream prince should match her in looks and social status, Menaka also says that he should also have a very good understanding of her profession and busy lifestyle.

 

Despite receiving many offers for her hand, Menaka says that she is still 22 and therefore need not rush.

Harry Potter’s gay kiss

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Harry Potter’s gay kiss

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe's gay kiss in Beat movie 'Kill Your Darlings' has caused a bit of a storm and Daniel thinks it's time that a gay kiss won at the MTV Movie Awards.

In the film, Daniel plays poet Allen Ginsberg, and is shown kissing his co-star Dane DeHaan, who plays Lucien Carr his lover.

 

"Dane and I are banging the drum already because we want the MTV 'Best Kiss' award. To my knowledge, a sincere, passionate, romantic gay kiss has never won, so I think that would be a very cool thing for this movie to receive", says Daniel.

 

The movie will be released on October 17th this year.

SC defers hearing on Sanjay Dutt's plea

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SC defers hearing on Sanjay Dutt's plea

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear actor Sanjay Dutt's plea seeking more time to surrender to undergo remaining jail term in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

The court deferred the hearing on Sanjay Dutt's plea for tomorrow (17).

 

The actor had pleaded that he should be granted more time to surrender in order to complete his film projects as around Rs 300 crore has been invested by the producers in these projects.

 

Dutt has to surrender by April 18. He has asked for six months to surrender.

(TOI)

Chathurika loses Nestomalt power

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Chathurika loses Nestomalt power

Popular actress Chathurika Peiris has bee stripped of the Nestomalt brand ambassador portfolio, 'Sri Lanka Mirror' learns.

Nestle Lanka has decided not to extend her contract, which expired recently, reports add.

 

Sources say the reason behind this move is the recent happenings in her personal life.

 

Chathurika was the brand ambassador of the nalted milk food brand - Nestomalt since 2008.

Sheryl to leave alone

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Sheryl to leave alone

Popular actress Sheryl Romain Decker is to go abroad, leaving her husband - Ruwan Hettiarachchi, reports say.

She is leaving thus to attend a dance event abroad, and Ruwan can't join her as he has received many offers to sing at musical events during the festive season.

 

Also, a rumour is claim that the couple, who wed on Jan. 05 this year is going through a rough patch.

 

With this rumour Sheryl has received many a phone call from fans who end up asking about the rumour. To this, Sheryl has retorted why Ruwan and she spent her birthday on April 10 together if such a thing truly happened.

 

Sheryl attained popularity through her role as 'Ama' in the Ama teledrama and Ruwan won many a fan through his hit song 'Nodeka Inna Bae'.

Manik: not her real name

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Manik: not her real name

The actress casting the role of Kaushi in the movie “Anithya “ widely known as Manik Wijewardana is heard to be using her pet name instead of her real name.

Her parents have called her ‘ Manik ‘ from her little days and her real name is Nilanka Lakmini.

 

Following her role in “ Anithya” she has made guest appearances in Udayakanta Warnasuriya’s ‘ Kosthapal Soma’ and the second direction of the “Anithya” director.

 

Her father is a businessman and she has two sisters and a brother.

 

Her boy friend Ashoka Randeniya is also a businessman.


I am a loner - Ranbir

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I am a loner - Ranbir

Bollywood Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who loves travelling, says he is a loner and prefers to travel alone.

"I like to travel alone and over the years I have become a loner. I don't need any company... I can even have my lunch alone. I am very comfortable with myself and don't need any company," the 30-year-old told reporters at an event organised by MakeMyTrip.

The online portal announced its role as official travel partner of the upcoming film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.

The youth-centric romantic drama has been directed by Ayan Mukerji and also features Deepika Padukone.

Recollecting his memories of his first trip with his friends, Ranbir said: "My first trip with my friends was when I finished my 10th standard and we went to Goa. It was a great experience as it was my first trip without my parents. The way I looked at life completely changed after that trip. I can't say what we did there."

When asked what his favourite romantic destination is, the actor says romance can happen anywhere.

Ranbir says: "I think romance can happen anywhere. There is no romantic destination as such. As long as you are in love with a person, there is nothing like it."

Semini disappointed on media

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Semini disappointed on media

Popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda has stated that she is disappointed in media.

The responsibility of media is to provide authentic information to public in any situation, but currently they are acting partially on all issues, she said.

Commenting on actresses who engage in prostitution in Sri Lanka she stated that those who enter the field with the intention of becoming actress but only concentrate on creating a market through popularity are the ones who falls in to such situations.

Tekla goes nuts

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Tekla goes nuts

Popular programme presenter, dance artist and model Tekla Kumudu Kumari has gone crazy, learns ‘ Sri Lanka Mirror’.

She is to be admitted to a private medical facility in Pannipitiya next Monday.

However, the reason for her sudden condition is the new teledrama she is casted in, ‘ Snehaye Awakashaya’ created by the young director Sameera Hasun.

The premier of the teledrama was held last Wednesday (15).

The music director of the tele is Melantha Perera , a band member of ‘Mirage’.

Jayalath Perera who produced several popular teles recently has produced Snehaye Awakashaya.

No award for Sandamali at Raigam Tele’es

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No award for Sandamali at Raigam Tele’es

Sandamali Hewanayake who has been nominated for the award for the Best Broadcaster of the Year at the Raigam Tele’s today (17) will not receive the particular award, ‘ Sri Lanka Mirror’ learns.

The bank, which sponsored the award, has objected the presenting the award to her. Evidently Sandmali was previously employed in the particular bank and she was alleged of financial mismanagement.

Due to the particular issue she has been removed from compering for the award ceremony.

Asanka agrees to employ Tarzan Bappa and Sajith

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Asanka agrees to employ Tarzan Bappa and Sajith

The head of EAP Media Network Asanka Edirisinghe has agreed to employ Chathura Lakmal (Tarzan Bappa) and Sajith Rathnayake (former Programme Manager of Y FM) in Sri FM.

After the revelation made by ‘ Sri Lanka Mirror ‘ under the title ‘ EAP breaks promise, Tarzan Uncle and Sanath unemployed’ the two parties have reached a conclusion following a meeting held at Asanka Edirisinghe’s office yesterday(19).

Colombo Communication Ltd, subsidiary of EAP Holdings Ltd, owns Sri FM radio channel.

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