Saif Ali Khan claims restaurant brawl was self defence

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Bollywood movie star, Saif Ali Khan, was arrested on Wednesday after a South African businessman pressed charges of assault against him. However the well known actor is claiming he acted in self defence and has issued a counter claim against the other man involved in the fight.

It’s understood that Saif Ali Khan and his girlfriend, fellow Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor, were dining at the Taj Hotel on Tuesday evening. Sources claim the diner on the table next to theirs, businessman Iqbal Sharma, asked the actors to keep the noise down, and an argument erupted from this point.

On Wednesday evening, actor Saif was arrested by police after Mr Sharma pressed charges against the star for allegedly breaking his nose. The actor was bailed the same evening after paying a bail charge of £194.

Speaking today, Saif Ali Khan says Mr Sharma threw the first punch and that he had simply acted in self defence. While the Agent Vinod actor agreed that he could have handled the situation better, he insisted that he took action to defend himself and did not initiate the assault, adding that “justice will be done.”

This is the second time Saif Ali Khan has been accused of assault, the last incident was in 2008 when it was alleged he was involved in a fight with a journalist.

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Miss Pooja reveals the promo video for new single Ferrari Laike

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Miss Pooja has just released the brand new promo video for her new single, Ferrari Laike featuring rap star Roach Killa. The 36 second video clip gives fans a sneak preview of what to expect when the full official music video is revealed in the coming weeks, and if the teaser is anything to go by, the video is shaping up to be really slick and stylish number.

As the title of the new single suggests, a gleaming red Ferrari sport car does feature quite heavily in the theme of the video. The queen of bhangra is seen busting some dance moves with a group of backing dancers, with Miss Pooja looking especially glam and sophisticated in a fitted yellow biker style jacket. The dance sequences are intercut with cutaways of the shiny Ferrari sports car speeding off down a motorway.

Canadian rapper, Roach Killa, kicks off the track before Miss Pooja’s unmistakable Punjabi vocals kick in. The track was expertly mixed by top Scottish music producers, Tigerstyle, which gives the single a really funky edge.

The single, Ferrari Laika, was tipped as one of the tracks to look at for off the new album from Miss Pooja, Breathless. The album has already been released and is proving popular with music fans.

There’s no release date for the single, Ferrari Laika, as yet, so check out the brand new promo now for an exclusive taste of what’s to come from the bhangra songstress.

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Jay Sean debuts his new look at the Grammy Awards

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British Asian star, Jay Sean, debuted his new look on the red carpet at the 54th annual Grammy Awards last weekend, the perfect place to show off his new longer hair do. The R&B hitmaker looked years younger, almost reminiscent of how the singer looked when he first came on the music scene back in 2003 when he was Rishi Rich’s protégé.

The Down singer has grown out his hair, a departure from his usual skin-head look, and is now sporting a spiky head of hair. Jay Sean looked especially dapper on the red carpet at the Grammy’s, posing for photographers wearing a slick black suit with shiny lapels, teamed with a pale gold tie and matching handkerchief in his top pocket.

However it seemed as if the 30-year-old was feeling a little apprehensive at the prospect of showcasing his new look as the singer papped looking at his reflection in the car window. Jay Sean even took to Twitter to explain the picture, saying he was just making sure he hadn’t left anything in the car, insisting that he wasn’t “checking” himself out!

As well as showing off his new hairdo to fans this week, Jay Sean also treated his loyal followers with a special Valentine’s Day present. The R&B singer shared an acoustic version of his 2009 hit, Do You Remember, with his fans on February 14th to share the love on Valentine’s Day.

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Remix of Panjabi MC’s Moorni released by Pure Music Generals

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The music collective, Pure Music Generals, have taken the hit single from Panjabi MC, Moorni, and given it their unique remix treatment to create a special twist on the original record.

Moorni was originally a hit single for Panjabi MC back in 2010 when it was released off the album, The Raj. The track went on to become a big hit for the top bhangra star throughout the UK and was one of the music maker’s best selling tracks off the album.

Pure Music Generals are a group of likeminded individuals from East London made up of rappers, music producers, MC’s, singers, drummers and DJ’s so between them they pretty much have every based covered when it comes to creating music.

The group’s first single, Bollywood Skank, was released two years ago and the reaction from music fans was really impressive with the single’s video attracting 400,000 hits on the online video sharing site, YouTube.

The remix of Moorni from the Pure Music Generals is shaping up to be another hit for the East London group as the music video which accompanies the remix has already attracted 10,000 views on YouTube just 48 hours after being posted online, according to Pure Music General’s Facebook page.

Have you heard the Pure Music General’s remix of Panjabi MC’s Moorni? Is it better than the original? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below.

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DJ Unkz tribute single released by Kudos Music on iTunes

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A tribute single to honour the late DJ Unkz has gone on sale on iTunes today on what is the first anniversary of the talented DJ’s death. A much admired and significant member of the Kudos Music Roadshow team, the loss of DJ Unkz on February 15th 2011 left a lasting effect on his friends, colleagues and fans and so the team at Kudos felt it only right to release a tribute to the young DJ.

The track has been produced by DJ Unkz’s brother, DJ Aman, with vocals being provided by the amazing vocalist Dev Dhillon whose performance on the track is especially moving and heartfelt. The track is now available to download from the iTunes chart, so if you’ve not yet heard the stunning tribute to the late Kudos Music DJ, take a listen right away.

The single’s release on iTunes has prompted a number of comments from fans showing their appreciation for the touching song which celebrates the contribution DJ Unkar made to the world of music.

A special music video has been created to accompany the new single in which the former colleagues, friends and the musical contemporaries of DJ Unkz pay tribute to the music maker. There are a number of special appearances in the video so watch out for some familiar faces. The video is available to view online.

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Bhangra star Malkit Singh in line for honour on Broad Street Walk of Stars

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Bhangra legend, Malkit Singh, is in line to receive a special honour from the city of Birmingham with the addition of his own star on the Broad Street Walk of Stars making him the first Asian to receive this credit.

The 49-year-old singer has lived in the city since 1984 when he first moved to the UK and began work at a Denim factory before finding fame and a new career path as the front man of one of the longest running bhangra groups, Gold Star. Now, the city which took the talented singer to its heart is set to honour one of its brightest Asian talents by including a star on Birmingham’s own walk of fame especially for Malkit Singh.

The Gold Star singer is no stranger to receiving special honours as Malkit became the first Asian to be awarded an MBE when he was included on the Queen’s New Year’s honours list in 2008.

An official spokesperson for the Broad street Walk of Stars confirmed that they are in talks to include a star to honour Malkit Singh on the site, however the plan is yet to been finalised. If all goes according to plan, the bhangra singer could have his star on the Birmingham street by the end of the year.

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Amitabh Bachchan making a speedy recovery after stomach surgery

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Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan is reportedly on the road to recovery after undergoing five hours of surgery in a Mumbai hospital on Saturday.

The actor and presenter is certainly making a speedy recovery as he was back on Twitter yesterday evening thanking his fans for their support and prayers. The 69-year-old revealed he was on the operating table for five hours on Saturday, explaining that the surgery took so long as the surgeons needed to operate on both sides of his stomach.

A source is believed to have quoted a member of staff at the Seven Hills Hospital where the surgery took place who revealed that the Bollywood legend would be discharged from hospital today, just two days after going under the knife, which would signal that the star is making a very good recovery.

Amitabh’s son, Abhishek Bachchan, let fans know that the surgery was a success and thanked everyone for their continued support on Saturday through a statement released on Twitter.

The reason for the surgery has still not been revealed, although The Big B did confirm that it was linked to recent abdominal pains he’d been experiencing. It’s understood the surgery is likely to be related to an injury the actor sustained in 1984 when filming a fight scene for the movie Coolio.

The Bollywood star is due to make a splash in Hollywood this year as he will appear in the new adaption of The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo Dicaprio.

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Bhangra singer Benny Dhaliwal sentenced to 16 months in prison

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Punjabi singer Davinder Dhaliwal, also known as Benny Dhaliwal along with 3 other Essex and Kent men have been jailed  for their part in a £50m a year alcohol tax avoidance scam.

Benny Dhaliwal who recently released his recent track ‘Remember’ from the Album ‘Va Vai V’a which touched a lot emotions to remember their loved ones and was supported all over the world, especially within the Kabaddi industry.

Since Benny’s arrest, he has released the following statement on his official facebook page.

To all my friends, family and well-wishers,It is with sincere regret that I have to inform you all that I have been sentenced to 16 months in prison. The crime to which I pleaded guilty to was committed almost 7 years ago. During that time I was a naive adolescent who managed to get himself involved with the wrong company. I, regrettably, agreed to take part in fraudulent activity in excise duty… of alcohol. I pleaded guilty to these charges some months ago.
 
This case had plagued me for the past 5 years. I am glad that I have now the opportunity to be frank and honest with my circumstances to the general public.
 
If anything, I hope that this message sends out a stern message to all that cheating the system has severe ramifications on ones life. One impulsive decision can change a man’s life beyond belief. Please do not make the same mistake I made 7 years ago.
 
I am honored to say that had it not been for music my mental strength would have wilted. Instead of wallowing in self pity, I made a conscientious decision to put my energy into establishing myself as a British Asian singer. Music has helped me come to terms with my irrational misconduct and has helped me acknowledge that no matter how dark it may seem, there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
 
I was always taught by my elders that one of the greatest qualities of a man or woman was to be honest and sincere with others. Although my criminal activity completely contradicts this statement, I can hold my head up and say that I truly acknowledge my mistake and have had genuine regret in committing such a crime for the past 7 years.
 
I do not expect pity or sorrow from any of you as it is just that I am punished for trying to cheat the system. I do, however, hope that at the very least you are able to forgive me and accept my genuine regret.
 
Although the future may seem bleak, I am determined to make amends and create a positive future in music.
Without the support of my fans and family I would never have the strength to write this message.Thank you all and best wishesBenny Dhaliwal
Even though Bhangra.org doesn’t support or encourage this type of crime or behaviour, Benny has clearly taken a step to admit and correcting to this wrong doing(s) which was 7 years ago.
 
 
Please feel free to make your comments below.
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Jay Sean Tweets from set of his new music video shoot

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While the R&B hitmaker, Jay Sean, has remained curiously quiet of late, there’s a suggestion that won’t be the case for long as the singer tweeted from the set of his recent music video shoot, implying that a new single release might be just around the corner.

Jay Sean shared a picture from his high-budget video shoot with his fans on Twitter. The picture shows the Down singer standing on top of a luxurious yacht, looking cool in shades and a simple shirt with a clear blue sky as the backdrop – if this picture is anything to go by, the video is set to be spectacular!

Cash Money Records boss and rapper, Birdman, is believed to be making an appearance in the music video, along with at least five super cars and of course, the lavish yacht which Jay gave us a sneak preview of.

It’s been reported that the new single is titled I’m All Yours, and will be released off Jay Sean’s new album. While it was widely believed that Jay’s new album would be titled Freeze Time, there’s been rumours that this name has been scrapped and the singer is in talks to rename the new record.

Are you excited about the new single from Jay Sean? Will you be buying the new album when it comes out? Let us know your thoughts by dropping us a comment below.

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Amitabh Bachchan to undergo surgery this week

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Bollywood mega star, Amitabh Bachchan confirmed today in his online blog that he will undergo surgery this week after suffering from abdominal pain.

The 69-year-old actor did not go into detail with regard to the nature of the surgery, only revealing that the operation would take place on Saturday morning after undergoing a CT scan. Bachchan added that the op was “not too complicated.”The actor has been complaining of abdominal pain recently and it’s understood the surgery is linked to this.

The Big B is no stranger to hospital food having endured two notable hospital stays in the past. In 2005 the Bollywood actor and presenter spent several weeks under medical supervision, and also time in intensive care, after undergoing surgery for an intestinal complaint.

The star also had a brush with death in 1982 after he ruptured his spleen while shooting a fight scene on the set on the movie, Coolio, resulting in a long stay in hospital. It is suspected that many of Amitabh Bachchan’s subsequent health issues may have steamed from this incident 30 years ago.

The host of the masala.org.uk”title=”" >Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, was delighted at the birth of his new granddaughter in November last year when his son Abhishek Bachchan and his wife Aishwarya Rai welcomed their first child. Most recently the legendary Indian actor was seen entertaining American TV host Oprah Winfrey during her recent visit to India.

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