SHILPA SHETTY GOES INTO SILENT MODE

She’s reviving herself after a ‘hectic six months'

Shilpa Shetty is detecting a 'mauna vrat' (vow of silence) as part of a wellness path that she is pursuing in Oneness University on the outskirts of Chennai and says it helped her to connect with herself.

"I've taken out some 'me' time. I have been so busy with people, things and attaining my goals that I had elapsed about myself. This place has helped me get in touch with myself. You must be conspiracy how... well right now am doing a mauna, that is, where I am not allowed to talk to anyone, so practicing that, it's difficult but enjoying it," Shilpa posted on her blog.

"Not permitted to take any calls... could only check my emails," she added.

The 34-year-old actress, who is a fitness and religion freak, says she seeks solace there in the company of her gurus -- Amma and Bhagvan. "I follow their advice blindly, and it's made a huge difference in my life, work and relationships," she said.

Shilpa has gone there for a special course to rejuvenate herself after a "hectic six months".

"This silence is so rare to find in our fast paced lives. It just comforts. There are no lavishness and that makes you value everything that you have. It's also a cleansing process, which I feel we all need from time to time. The beauty is that the process is a spiritual journey without preaching.

"I would prescribe this place for anyone who needs a break and a different and positive way to living life," she said. Shilpa is attending for the wellness course by fiancé Raj Kundra, who is doing Level 1 of the course while Shilpa is doing the second level.

After the course the couple is scheduled to fly off to Maldives to celebrate Raj’s birthday on September 9.

As the date this year is 9.9.09, Shilpa is marking it by hosting a special celebration for Raj for which lavish plans have reportedly been made. Joining them will be their families and close friends.

POPPADOMS WILL BE IMPORTANT PART OF SHILPA'S GOURMET CREATIONS

Her variety will be sold from 2010. More than two years after a 'poppadom' jibe against her caused global outrage, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has announced plans to "dish out the poppadoms" to Britons.

Poppadoms - as the Indian snack papad is called in Britain - will be an important part of Shilpa's Gourmet Creations, a range of low-fat ready meals, chutneys and pickles that will be sold in British supermarkets from 2010.

The irony isn't lost on Shilpa, who was called 'Shilpa Poppadom' by the late British celebrity Jade Goody in a reality television programme in January 2007, causing outrage in India and elsewhere.

"We're dishing out poppadoms, they go really well with the curry," Shilpa told Independent Television News (ITN).

"There was this whole connection with 'Shilpa Poppadum', so brought back some weird memories, but we just wanted to tell people we have a good sense of humour," she added.

Jade, who died earlier this year of cervical cancer, denied she was being racist in using the name for Shilpa in a celebrity version of Big Brother, a show where 'inmates' live together in front of television cameras.

However, Culture Minister Tessa Jowell slammed the show as "racism being presented as entertainment".

Shetty, who along with her fiancé, entrepreneur Raj Kundra, picked up a 33 percent stake in the V8 Gourmet Group for a reported six million pounds, said last week she will keep the new range healthy.

"There is this preconceived notion that Indian food isn't very healthy. We're making sure it will be under 10 percent fat. So it's going to be a healthy choice," she said.

The curries, which Shilpa will develop along with master chef Andy Verma, will be "less acidic and less spicy, catering to the taste buds here and keeping it authentic Indian."

Speaking at a press conference, Shilpa quoted from her own comments made when she was voted the winner of the 2007 Celebrity Big Brother: "As I said, Chicken curry rules."

I'M NOT GETTING MARRIED THIS YEAR: SHILPA SHETTY

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is distress over news that she is set to tie the knot with London-based businessman Raj Kundra by the year end. She makes clear that she isn't getting married this year.

"I've said before, I will make an official declaration the day my parents decide on my marriage date and I promise the press will have at least a month to celebrate the announcement. So to set the record directly, no I'm not getting married this year. Yes, I am looking at next year, but date not decided," Shilpa posted on her blog.

A British newspaper reported Thursday that the actress would be getting married between September and December in Britain after her father, Surendra Shetty, wrote so in an application to an Indian court.

But Shilpa has slammed the news. "I am sick and tired of people calling me to clarify after they've put it as breaking news on some channels and wasted reams of paper on pretend news articles," she said.

Shilpa is also upset over the leakage of the details her father gave to the court to acquire his passport.

"My poor dad is already having a tough time every time he has to travel abroad and has to apply for his passport, and as alway it's harrowing enough for him to go back and forth every time for his passport...," she said.

Surendra Shetty's passport was reportedly confiscated after he was charged with threatening a business associate he claimed owed money to his daughter. Since then, he and his wife Sunanda have only been able to travel overseas with the court's permission, which is why he applied for the passport on the alleged pretext of Shilpa's wedding.

"My dad's 67 and ageing, please let the poor man live in peace and dignity, it's annoying. I request the press to report responsibly and not make any baseless assumptions," stated Shipa.

SHILPA GETS HERSELF PREVENTIVE MASK

Actress wishes fans speedy recovery from flu.

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has blasted stores that are selling masks at "three times" the price when the swine flu circumstances in many parts of India is "grave".

"Three days ago I scurried to buy myself a mask wanting to use it at the airport. Imagine my dismay at learning masks were out of stock at the medical stores but are being sold at three times the cost by some immoral stores," Shilpa posted on her blog on Friday (Aug 14) morning.

"It's insane that people could think of capitalising on such grave situations. I finally procured mine from my dentist where I had an meeting yesterday," she added.

The actress was leaving for the Mumbai airport to catch a flight to New York, where she is a guest at the 'Grand Marshal for the Independence Day Parade', which will happen on Sunday (Aug 16).

"Indeed a proud moment, considering the 1st Grand Marshall was Raj Kapoor. It's engaging to know that every year NRIs gather together in huge numbers to celebrate the fact that they are proud Indians. Hope I add to their joy," she wrote.

The 34-year-old also wished her fans a speedy recovery from the infection.

"Hope and pray this serious swine flu situation tides away... please take care, prevention is better than cure... take care of your health and for those ill, get well soon," she posted.

SHILPA SHETTY ENTERS TEMPLE WITH HER SHOES ON

Police looking into the matter.

No solemn case was made out against Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty for actually breaking the rules while shooting at Orissa's honored Sakhigopal temple, the police said on Saturday (August), adding they were trying to find out if she had hurt religious sentiments.

Shetty was charged of entering the Gopinath Deb temple of Sakhigopal near Puri on Thursday (July 30) with her shoes on.

The temple establishment later filed a complaint with the Satyabadi police station against the actress.

"The temple director Sachidananda Das along with some staff members of the temple have filed a complaint against Shilpa Shetty. They have complained that the Bollywood actress has dishonored the shrine rules," said officer in-charge of Satyabadi police station Prasanna Kumar Biswal.

"I was present when the actress reached the spot as we had commands to go there for her protection. The crew had already taken the permission of temple authorities to shoot there. Since the complaint has come we are looking into the matter. No serious case is made out against the actress as per IPC (Indian Penal code)," Biswal said.

"We are trying to find out whether she has hurt the religious feelings by entering the temple with shoes on. We are also discussing the matter with senior officials before we file a case," he said.

"Some people seem to have gratuitously dragged in Shilpa Shetty. However, we are investigating the matter," Biswal said.

WHO WILL WIN KATRINA OR SHILPA????

Shilpa Shetty may be experimenting in several things, but movies are her first love, and that’s the reason she decisive to produce films.

Shilpa’s super agitated about her new role, and says, “I’ll be the first actress to turn producer. This way I get to make movies that I believe in.

I had to put my plans on hold because of decline, but I am sure things will be back on track soon.” Well, we hear, Katrina Kaif has bought the rights for a French film lately.

She, too, plans to turn producer. So, will the hotties fight to be the first actress-producers on the Bollywood block? Let’s wait and watch.

Shilpa’s mom wants Sallu for her marriage

Though she isn’t chatting frankly about it, Shilpa Shetty is all set to get married boyfriend Raj Kundra this November or December, depending on the dates astrologers find most favorable.

Shilpa’s mom Sunanda Shetty is scrupulously planning the whole thing to make it a memorable juncture for Shilpa.

One of the possessions she wants is that all of Shilpa’s acquaintances be supposed to grace with your presence the wedding, so she’s construction sure each person will be in town at that time.

Recently, when Sunanda Shetty accompanied Shilpa to the sets of Salman Khan’s TV give you an idea about ‘10 Ka Dum’, in which the actress is manufacture an appearance down with cricketer Irfan Pathan, the one obsession Mama Shetty required to know from Salman was his calendar in order to make sure he attends Shilpa’s wedding.

Shilpa’s awful temper hitch with Sunny Deol

Shilpa Shetty has been accused of throwing tantrums in addition to acting expensive on the sets of Sunny Deol’s motion picture “The Man”.

Shilpa, who was shooting for a song succession, apparently demanded senior professional armed services for the sequence, which necessary her to jump on to the crowd.

Producer Sunny in addition to director Neeraj Pathak are said to encompass had a real dangerous time over this. They tried their best to convince Shilpa to shoot devoid of the professionals but the actress did not pay attention to them in addition to finally the two had to give in to Shilpa’s demands.

Professional fighters were called in and junior artistes were asked to leave the set. Due to this the cost of the cry shot up.

In past Sunny has worked with Shilpa in movies such as “Himmat” (1996), “Indian” (2000) furthermore “Apne” (2007) but we wonder if they’ll work together all over again after “The Man”.

Shilpa unites with Salman on ‘10 Ka Dum’

Well, we all are on familiar terms with relating to the special companionship Shilpa Shetty shares with Salman Khan. Source of proceeds up to their amity, Shilpa agreed to make a manifestation on Sallu’s TV show ‘10 Ka Dum’.

A source said, “Shilpa has immense regard for Salman. There encompass been times when Sallu has stood by her as well as vice-versa. The two became good associates when Shilpa did Sohail Khan’s ‘Auzaar’ with Salman.”

Shilpa Shetty will contribute the change won on ‘10 Ka Dum’.

“Shilpa has bigheartedly given absent all the currency won in the contest. She believes that giving in great quantity will attract great quantity. Shilpa’s manifestation in ‘10 Ka Dum is incredible to watch out for,” additional the source.