It`s Official: Virat picks Anushka as his bride

Cricketer Virat Kohli sort of confirmed his relationship status with Anushka Sharma. Shah Rukh Khan, who was the star attraction, made him indirectly confess his love

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone were the star attraction at a dinner party that was hosted at the Emirates Palace to mark the opening ceremony of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Shah Rukh Khan and Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma

It seems that the actor was at his wittiest best at this do and he even made Virat indirectly confess about his love. A source says, `Shah Rukh and Deepika walked the red carpet and posed for the cameras.

This was a by invitation only dinner that was attended several celebs, including players belonging to all the IPL teams. SRK put on a brief show and after his performance, he even arranged for a mock swayamvar for Virat.`

A source says that the cricketer was not caught unawares by SRK's stint. `Virat looked like he knew what was in store for him. It helped that Shah Rukh shares a good rapport with most Indian cricketers.

Besides, he has always indulged in friendly banter with them. SRK called Virat on the stage and asked him to pick one of the actresses as his bride. Virat then started uncovering posters of Bollywood actresses only to zero in on Anushka Sharma. SRK then presented her poster to him and all guests were in splits.`


Shah Rukh later took to Twitter to thank Virat for putting on a brave front. He posted, `Big thanks to Shane, Virat & Dhoni for being so sporting on stage. Great sportsman & even greater sporting spirit. Thanks Abu Dhabi & IPL.` (sic)

Jacqueline-Riteish to pair up again

Jacqueline Fernandez is slated to feature with Riteish Deshmukh in an upcoming film, 'Bangistan'. The two have worked together earlier in films like 'Aladin' (2009) and 'Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai' (2010).

Interestingly, the two were linked and at that time there was buzz that Jacqueline was the cause for a temperory rift between Riteish and girlfriend Genelia D'Souza.

When Jacqueline had attended Riteish-Genelia's wedding in 2012 along with her ex-beau Sajid Khan eyebrows were raised. Their casting has yet again set tongues wagging. Hmmm...

OMG! Chitrangada and Jyoti Randhawa divorced?

Chitrangada Singh has apparently been granted divorce by the Gurgaon family court from golfer husband Jyoti Randhawa

If sources are to be believed, Chitrangada Singh, and her golfer husband, Jyoti Randhawa, are officially divorced now. The couple had applied for divorce last year, and the Gurgaon family court has apparently finalised the same now.

Says a source, `The actress and her husband had filed for divorce at the Gurgaon family court last year, but it's only recently that the court approved their request and granted them divorce. The couple has a son named Zorawar; his custody has been granted to Chitrangada.`

Married for more than 13 years, Chitrangada and Jyoti were a much celebrated couple. But since the last few years, their marriage was under constant scrutiny. It was repeatedly reported that they were experiencing marital problems. The couple, however, always chose to stay mum about the issue.

`After Chitrangada moved out of Delhi and made Mumbai her home in order to pursue her acting career, she was hardly visited by Jyoti who stayed on in Delhi. Over time, they decided to part ways,` says a source.

Chitrangada Singh and Jyoti Randhawa remained unavailable for comment.

Film career has helped me as politician: Hema Malini

Yesteryear's actress Hema Malini, who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from here on a BJP ticket, has credited her long film career for helping her become a politician.

The actress is up against sitting MP Jayant Chaudhary, son of Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh. "All my years in movies - all the hard work, tough outdoor schedules, long hours have all helped me in my new avatar as politician," Malini posted on Twitter.

Mathura is going to polls on April 24 and Malini, who is known as Bollywood's 'Dream Girl', says if she is elected by the people of Mathura, she will make sure that the position of women in the city improves by providing ample opportunities to them.

"I want to do so much for Mathura - I want to set up self help groups for the women here so that they become independent. I want the women to spend their time wisely and earn money for themselves," she tweeted.

"I will be able to do all this only if I get elected! I plan to set up vocational training centres in the villages of Mathura where women can learn things," Malini said.

Sonam has nothing against Shraddha

Actress Sonam Kapoor has denied that she has a problem with newcomer Shraddha Kapoor after she allegedly ignored the 'Aashiqui 2' star at a fashion event.

Sonam, 28, walked past Shraddha at the red carpet of the Grazia Young Fashion Awards. But the actress took to Twitter to clarify why she did not stop to greet Shraddha. "Oh... I have no issue with Shraddha Kapoor... I was late and had to run in! #youknowwhatimean," Sonam posted on Twitter.

Sonam recently made headlines when she took potshots at other actresses - Deepika Padukone, Parineeti Chopra and Alia Bhatt on filmmaker Karan Johar's chat show.

When asked what fashion advice she would give Parineeti, Sonam had said that the actress should stop wearing tight clothes while Alia should dress her age. The 'Raanjhanaa' actress said her contemporary Deepika had an over enthusiastic PR team.