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SRK and Sushmita to sizzle again Laugh riot: Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen will come together with another serving of laughter and romance. After Main Hoon Na the unanimous opinion was Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen made a sizzling pair. They are coming together once again in Dulha Mil Gaya . Shah Rukh and I are getting together again in Dulha Mil Gaya , though Shah Rukh only makes a guest appearance in the film, says Sushmita. The superstar makes a special appearance opposite Sushmita. Thats been organised completely by producer Viveck Vaswani. It has got nothing to do with me. Its a romantic comedy. The actually reason Im doing it is the director Mudassar Aziz. He wrote the songs of Zindaggi Rocks . I feel he has tremendous potential. When I heard the script, I just fell for it. I guess Im an emotional sucker, she adds. This is not for the first time that the actress is working with a debutant director. Ive become the first film queen. Look at the number of times Ive worked with debutant directors. However, let me add Mudassars script is outstanding. In addition, Sushmita has agreed to do another film with comedy king David Dhawan. Thats been in the offing for a while. He has to finish his two current films. Then were on. David is someone I can never say no to. This is her third film with Salman Khan Dhawan team after super hits Biwi No. 1 and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya ? I love working with him. Weve such a beautiful equation. Hes one hero who doesnt let me feel my height. On the contrary, whenever I kick off my high heels, he asks me to put them on. Its not hard to see why hes so loved.

I'm Expert on HIV: Sushmita Sen Trust Sushmita to do the unexpected. The actress has taken the upkeep of her deceased Man-Friday 's wife and two sons on her self. Reluctant to talk about her philanthropic side Sushmita finally reveals, "The one good thing that came out of this whole experience was my rapport with my former staffer Ashutosh (name changed) and his wife Namrata (name changed) and their two sons. I'm full of such admiration for this woman of 29. She's younger and far less urbane than me. But her wisdom and her acumen in the face of such imminent tragedy just makes feel so small." IBlessedly both the staffer's children have tested negative. "But the lady is in an advanced stage of HIV Positive. I'm getting her the best treatment possible. Perhaps with treatment she'll live 5-7 years. But her spirit is unbroken." IWhen you express admiration for her courageous helping-hand towards an indomitably courageous woman who would've probably died without proper health care, Sushmita rejoins, "On the contrary she's helping my conscience to get lighter, I feel guilty that I knew nothing about Ashutosh's illness. He was too scared to tell me. Namrata was warned no one should know about his condition, least of all me. He thought I'd be very upset by the nature of his illness. He came to meet me shortly before he died. He looked very ill. I thought he had jaundice. He asked me for financial help. I knew there was something seriously wrong. I tried to get in touch with his wife. But couldn't. The next thing I knew Ashutosh was in a coma." ISushmita did get to speak to her trusted dying staffer once before he died. "He got out of his coma long enough to speak to me once on the cell-phone. He heard me, and he cried. 24 Hours afterwards he died. The next day I flew in from Goa to do his last rites." IThe wife and the children had to be tested for AIDS. It was one of the most horrific periods of Sushmita's life. "I not only had to deal with the death of a staffer I loved immensely, I also had to break the news of his wife's illness to her at the cremation itself. This entire harrowing incident was so unexpected." IToday the dead man's ill wife and healthy children are under Sushmita's care. "It's hard to keep her free from infections. I'm doing my best to keep her intact. Today I'm an expert on HIV positive." IOn brighter note, "A look at my daughter's delight as she watches Pocahontas and I regain my spirit. God bless Walt Disney.

Priyanka charms Chandigarh Scintillating models walked the ramp exhibiting designer Sunit Verma's winter collection in Chandigarh on Friday. But the lady who stole the show was Priyanka Chopra, making her first public appearance. In town to promote a cell phone brand, the actress talked about how everyone's addicted to gadgets these days. "These days every one has a cell phone. Even my Bhajjiwali has one. We call her and order vegetables on cell phone. It is good fun actually," she said. Of course it was inevitable that she would be asked what she thought of the season's biggest releases Om Shanti Om and Sawariyan. But for her loyalty rules. "Deepika is a friend of mine. I think she totally deserves the kind of success she has got from the film. The film has done incredibly well and it deserves too because it is a very very entertaining film. I enjoyed it," said Priyanka Chopra, actor. Priyanka's appearance seems to have charmed Chandigarh and her next film is sure to do well here.

Towards corporate social responsibility: City children meet Priyanka Chopra Chandigarh, November 24 In An endeavour to add on to corporate social responsibility and to reach out to the underprivileged section of the society, Spice Telecom today tied up with Theatre Age, a renowned city-based NGO that educates slum children through the medium of theatre. Bollywood heartthrob Priyanka Chopra was the main attraction today as she had a meeting with children at the NGO. She is the brand ambassador for Spice Telecom, and was presented roses by the children. The children were very excited about meeting their favourite actress, even though they had to wait for more than an hour to meet her. Chopra promised them to visit their school next time she visits the city. Chopra spoke about the importance of routine and theatre with the children. “It is a special moment for me and I am touched with this special gesture. I am privileged to be able to meet up with these lovely children and share some time with them. I am proud to be a part of the Spice family,” Priyanka Chopra said. Commenting on the occasion, Navin Kaul, CEO, Spice Telecom said, “This is a humanitarian cause, one of the many initiatives by Spice Telecom. It is a small gesture to demonstrate that Spice Telecom is paying its debt towards the society.” “Spiceans have always come forward to support any noble cause, as this is our way of saying we care for the people of Punjab. It is indeed a privilege and honour to be associated with Zulfikar.” Zulfikar Khan established Theatre Age in 1992 with the aim to lead children onto a path of self discovery through the medium of theatre.

A Star-studded Episode on Nach Baliye Aamir – Sanjeeda have earned a huge fan following with their consistently good performance on Nach Baliye 3 since day 1! Now that they are one of the 5 finalists, each of the finalist jodis were given the choice to get a celebrity friend to make a vote appeal for them. Aamir – Sanjeeda had to make just one phone call and their friend – superstar Priyanka Chopra was right by their side! Priyanka specially took time off from the shooting of her film to come to Nach set. The actress and our famous Jodi no. 7 were in a light-hearted mood. Priyanka joked about Aamir being a Michael Jackson fan & his habit of always wearing white socks only! She also talked about her personal favourite act of the Jodi. She said her favourite act of theirs was the one with the Table in the fusion round. Aamir – Sanjeeda then specially re-performed that act for her.

Anil Kapoor and Priyanka were the first choice for Goal Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal is out and director Vivek Agnihotri is quite thrilled with the response it’s getting. John and Bipasha who play the lead pair in the film seem to be aptly chosen for their roles. But recently we found out that Vivek was considering Anil Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra in the film earlier. Vivek tells us more, “I had talks with the two before writing the script but things did not work out and eventually John and Bipasha played the part”. So after the football flick what has the director planned for next? “I am working on a very interesting script on Global Warming from the point of view of children. The script will be hopefully done by December.” On that note we wish the director all the best for his next venture and also for the success of Goal.

LET'S GO ON LIKE THIS "We did well because we found the strength to regain control of the match. We played well and we obtained the result we wanted, it's good like this." - THE DECLARATIONS OF THE ROSSONERI - CAGLIARI - Here are the declarations made by the rossoneri at the end of Cagliari-Milan 1-2: MASSIMO ODDO: "We had started the match decently, then Cagliari quickly managed to open the score and things became more difficult for us, especially because they closed themselves down in defence, leaving no space. Nevertheless we immediately tried to get back into the game, perhaps we conceded too much, but then came our goal and on the second one Andrea was brilliant in the way he hit the free kick. We managed to win thanks to two great champions. Now we have the Champions League, it would be nice to seal our qualification Wednesday night against Benfica so we can play the last match of the group stage without needing to win at all costs and allow for some player rotation." ALESSANDRO NESTA: "Today we conceded a goal, but then we did well because we found the strength to regain control of the match. We played well and we obtained the result we wanted, it's good like this. Now we have the Champions League, and then we will go to Tokyo, let's hope we do well there too." ALBERTO GILARDINO: "Today it went well, personally playing away against Cagliari with Milan always brings me luck. The second goal was a consequence of a foul made on me, but Andrea did very well to convert the free kick. Now we have to think about doing well Wednesday in Portugal and close the group stages well. With Ronaldo I was very comfortable, also with Kaká we tried some solutions that sometimes worked well and other times not so well, but it went well like this. I've heard about the group Italy were drawn in for the qualifications to the 2010 World Cup, it might seem an easy group, but I think they are all well-prepared teams with experienced players who know how to face these types of tournaments."

LET'S GO ON LIKE THIS "We did well because we found the strength to regain control of the match. We played well and we obtained the result we wanted, it's good like this." - THE DECLARATIONS OF THE ROSSONERI - CAGLIARI - Here are the declarations made by the rossoneri at the end of Cagliari-Milan 1-2: MASSIMO ODDO: "We had started the match decently, then Cagliari quickly managed to open the score and things became more difficult for us, especially because they closed themselves down in defence, leaving no space. Nevertheless we immediately tried to get back into the game, perhaps we conceded too much, but then came our goal and on the second one Andrea was brilliant in the way he hit the free kick. We managed to win thanks to two great champions. Now we have the Champions League, it would be nice to seal our qualification Wednesday night against Benfica so we can play the last match of the group stage without needing to win at all costs and allow for some player rotation." ALESSANDRO NESTA: "Today we conceded a goal, but then we did well because we found the strength to regain control of the match. We played well and we obtained the result we wanted, it's good like this. Now we have the Champions League, and then we will go to Tokyo, let's hope we do well there too." ALBERTO GILARDINO: "Today it went well, personally playing away against Cagliari with Milan always brings me luck. The second goal was a consequence of a foul made on me, but Andrea did very well to convert the free kick. Now we have to think about doing well Wednesday in Portugal and close the group stages well. With Ronaldo I was very comfortable, also with Kaká we tried some solutions that sometimes worked well and other times not so well, but it went well like this. I've heard about the group Italy were drawn in for the qualifications to the 2010 World Cup, it might seem an easy group, but I think they are all well-prepared teams with experienced players who know how to face these types of tournaments."

Ronaldo close to top form Ronaldo said he was close to his best after making his first competitive appearance for over six months in AC Milan's 2-1 win at Cagliari on Sunday. The Brazilian, 31, missed the end of last term with a hamstring problem and then injured his leg again in preseason. Milan kept delaying his comeback and the club's medical staff later admitted misdiagnosing the strain. He hit a post in Cagliari during a solid display and also won a soft penalty which Kaka missed. "I'm doing things slowly but I'm not too far from my best form. I had two chances where I've been close to scoring a goal," he told Sky television. Ronaldo has gained weight in recent years with Milan saying in August that his problem was down to hypothyroidism. He has slimmed down slightly and wants to show Milan he can still be as devastating as he was several years ago. "We'll see how well I do this year then we can see about a new contract," he added. Ronaldo was cup-tied for Milan's Champions League triumph last season following his January move from Real Madrid but hopes to be involved in Wednesday's Group D trip to Benfica where the holders can qualify for the last 16 with a victory. Coach Carlo Ancelotti knew Ronaldo was ready to return. "He won a penalty and hit the post. He is in line with what we expected," he said.

Galliani Unconcerned About Ronaldo Contract Milan President Adriano Galliani has stated that he feels no pressure of rushing into contract negotiations with Ronaldo. The Brazilian star made his first appearance of the season yesterday against Cagliari, following a long spell on the sidelines with injury. El Fenomeno had an impressive game considering his lack of match sharpness, winning a penalty, hitting the post, and having a few inspired moments. Ronaldo’s contract with Milan expires at the end of the season, meaning that under the laws of the Bosman ruling, he will be free to talk with other clubs from January onwards. “There is no problem with Ronaldo’s contract,” Galliani said confidently. “There is great affection between the club and the player.” It is believed that Milan will wait until after next month’s FIFA Club World Cup in Japan before offering the 31-year-old an extension. The ex-Real Madrid star has recently been linked with a move to the United States, with David Beckham hoping to lure his former team-mate to LA Galaxy.

Guti In Line For Two Game Suspension Guti's actions during his Real Madrid side's 1-1 draw away to Real Murcia could earn him a two game Liga suspension... Marca has revealed that Guti's suspension following his red card against Murcia could result in a suspension of not one, but rather two games. Normally a straight red card carries with it a penalty of sitting out the next match, but Guti appears to have committed two offences that will come under consideration from beaks at the Spanish FA. Of course, he kicked out at Cesar Arzo in the incident that actually earned his red card. Apparently, though, he then compounded this by making inappropriate comments to the fourth official as he left the pitch. The referee, Dauden Ibanez, has been informed of what went on as Guti made for the locker room, and it is thought that the Aragonese whistler has noted it in his official post-game report. As such, Guti may sit out not only his side's visit from Racing Santander next week, but also the visit to Athletic Bilbao on the 8th or 9th of December. However, we won't know for sure until the Tournament Committee meets next Tuesday. Guti has picked up seven red cards over the course of his career.

Gilardino: World Cup Draw Not Easy Alberto Gilardino has rejected claims that Italy have been handed an easy qualifying draw for the 2010 World Cup and is wary of all the opponents. The Azzurri were drawn in Group 8 alongside Bulgaria, the Republic of Ireland, Georgia and Montenegro. On paper the draw appears to have been favourable to the World Champions, however Gilardino does not see it that way. “I've heard about the group Italy were drawn in for the qualifications to the 2010 World Cup and it might seem like an easy group,” said Gila. “However I think they are all well-prepared teams with experienced players who know how to face these types of tournaments." Italy have an interesting World Cup history against some of these teams. In the 1994 World Cup in America, Roberto Baggio scored a superb brace as the Azzurri beat Bulgaria 2-1 in the semi-final. In their first game of that tournament, Arrigo Sacchi’s men had fallen to a shock 1-0 defeat to Ireland, courtesy of a Ray Houghton strike. However four years earlier at Italia 90’, the Azzurri beat Jack Charlton’s Boys in Green 1-0 in the quarter final. Toto Schillaci scored the only goal of the game after Irish ‘keeper Pat Bonner had failed to hold on to current Italy boss Roberto Donadoni’s long-range shot.