Sherlyn Chopra & Claudia Ciesla at Apex Awards 2009

APEX 2009 awards were based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the success of the entry — in the opinion of the judges — in achieving overall communications effectiveness and excellence.

Naturally, entries in design categories were judged solely on the basis of their graphic design, and writing entries were evaluated primarily on the basis of editorial quality.

A total of 100 APEX Grand Awards were presented in 11 major categories to honor the outstanding works in those categories. 1,158 APEX Awards of Excellence recognize excellence in 122 individual categories.

Adding the glamour quotient to the ceremony were the Big Boss (Season 3) inmates Claudia Ciesla & Sherlyn Chopra. The Sow started on 4th October 2009 on Colors and will continue to do so daily at 9 p.m. for 84 Days with Amitabh Bachchan as the host. Where Sherlyn was evicted quite early, Claudia was evicted after staying 10 weeks in the show on day 68.

Abbas Tyrewala purchases Ayesha Takia’s house

Two relocations are taking in Bollywood currently, both for family reasons. While Ayesha Takia and her mom are moving to another home closer to South Mumbai to be nearer to Ayesha’s husband Farhan’s family, director Abbas Tyrewala is moving into Ayesha’s mom’s house with wife Pakhi.‘We wanted to move to a place closer to my parents. And we also needed a bigger place than the one we’re in currently. We looked around and then when our agent told us about this house in Versova in a highrise. We checked it out and fell in love with it immediately. It was exactly what we were looking for,’ cleared Tyrewala.

However, the director claims that he didn’t know the place belonged to Ayesha and her mother when he purchased the house.

Ayesha’s mother Faridah confirmed the developments saying: ‘Yes, Abbas has bought our house. We’ll shift out in a few weeks. We want to move closer to Ayesha. She lives in Colaba. Yari Road in Versova, where we live at the moment, is too far away.’

However, Tyrewalas are now in a friend’s apartment as the Takiyas are yet vacate Abbas’ new place. Abbas, though impatient, is politely waiting for Ayesha’s family to vacate his house. “That’s okay. I’ve always lived like a nomad. Pakhi and I would be glad to live out of suitcases until we get our new house,” said Abbas.

Ayesha’s mother Faridah confirms the news saying, “Yes, Abbas has bought our house. We’ll shift out in a few weeks. We want to move closer to Ayesha. She lives in Colaba. Yari Road in Versova where we live at the moment is too far away.”

Kareena Kapoor is suffering from food poisoning

Although being a fitness freak, the fashion diva of Bollywood has taken ill just a few days prior to the release of her much awaited ‘3 Idiots’. She felt sick on Saturday, while she was shooting for a commercial at the Mehboob studios. She completed the shoot somehow and headed for home. She was diagnosed with food poisoning and has been advised rest. Having cancelled all her media interactions for Sunday, Kareena is taking rest and very soon we will see our beauty back into action]]

Saifeena to tie a Knot

Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor

Bollywood is going to witness another wedding, of the second most popular family in the film fraternity — the Kapoor’s. According to the sources, Bebo is set to tie a knot with Saif Ali Khan. Since the started dating each other, they have not hidden their relationship from the media or people.

Recently, Sharmila Tagore, Saif’s mother made an informal declaration saying, “I don’t have any objection to Saif and Kareena getting married and they will get married soon.” Sharmila Tagore was for a meeting in Jodhpur for Censor Board of Film Certification, she is the chairperson of (CBFC). She also said, “We are very happy about their marriage. Kareena is an intelligent girl.”

Saif and Kareena have not spoken anything about their wedding plans. However, in an interview earlier, Saif mentioned that he always knew Bebo is the right girl for her. He also said, “I am now looking forward to settling down with Kareena. Our marriage will happen very shortly, as soon as we both have a little less work in hand and we can give the marriage quality time. I am extremely and completely committed to Bebo. I have found true love and I would like people to respect that as much as I do.”

Saif’s parents are happy with Saif and Kareena. However, Bebo these days is very busy bonding with Saif’s kids Sara and Ebrahim. According to Saif’s close friend, “there is a kind of fierce and single-minded determination in Saif to make this relationship work for keeps. Moreover, it is not a defiant determination to disprove the cynics who say it will not last. Saif does not give a damn about what people say. He always goes by his gut feeling, regardless of others.”

Everyone is looking forward for the wedding!

Bipasha’s New Year Blast

Bipasha Basu

Bipasha is performing in five star hotel on New Year’s eve. Apparently, Bipasha Basu is the only to get a good deal for her act on 31 December. Sources have said that, Bipasha is performing for 15 minutes and has asked for two crores. Bipasha remained unavailable for comment. Two years back in 2007, she charged Rs. 90 Lakh for a 15 minute performance in a different hotel.

When asked the leggy lass about remuneration, Bipasha says, “All I say, its great money and they have offered me the same deal that I got two years ago with another hotel. And it is been two years, so the rates would have gone up. Naturally the amount has to be very big or I would not be doing it.”

The beautiful actress will have a grand entry twice, and will be performing on some of the hit songs of Bollywood. She is also performing on some songs from the 70s. When asked her if she it was a step down from her previous performance, she said, “I cannot keep performing at the same hotel every year. It is afive star hotel, credible they pay me good money and there are nice people associated with it. Apart from that, John and his family and our friends will also come for the event and we will have our own party there. The hotel has agreed to host our party too.”

Fashion designer Rocky S is designing Bipasha’s costume for the event, he says, “both Bipasha’s outfits are shiny, elaborate and very expensive as befitting a New Year’s show. My favorite color for Bipasha is red so one number is a very 40s style, vintage dress in red above the knee, fully tasseled in silk and clustered in red Swaroski crystals. The second dress is made of georgette, is in onion pink and completely covered with diamonds. It is a very short dress with tassels at the hem. Both the dresses are very sexy.”