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Celebrity News: Aupi’s Ayna Ghar

Opi Karim

Entertainment Desk

Aupi Karim is not only a successful actress but also an anchor for the TV channel. She has already established her talent as TV anchor. She is successfully performing in a television programme 'Ayna Ghar' in Ekushey Television. Earlier, she was also presenter of the same titled programme, which was aired in Bangla Vision. It was a popular program for the channel. Shamim Shahed is the producer of 'Ayna Ghar.' After quitting Bangla Vision, he along with Aupi moved to Ekushey Television with 'Ayna Ghar.'

Event: Ovvudoy-Compiled rock album released

Performers of the album Ovvudoy

Entertainment Desk

The compilation of a rock album titled 'Ovvudoy' featuring a cluster of upcoming rock bands of the country released recently.

The album compiled with 11 Bengali songs (one each by same number of bands) and an instrumental track was produced by MBI Records.

The album was formally released at a function at a city restaurant in Dhanmondi on June 30. Artistes of the band members, among others, were present on the occasion.

All the tracks are downloadable as ring tone and supplied with code numbers on the back cover. KT Series and Modhumoti Electronics distribute the album.

News Release: Fizz up- CJFB Performance Award ceremony on July 13

Entertainment Desk

The Fizz up-CJFB Performance Award 2007 will be kicked off at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the city on July 13, says a press release.

Like previous year, this year also the dazzling occasion of awarding selected stars through votes of the journalists will be celebrated colourfully.

The event will be the 8th of the kind this year. This year the sponsor organisation will be Globe Soft Drinks Ltd.

Chairman of the Globe Soft Drinks Ltd Harun-ur-Rashid said, "I have been associated with the young journalists from the beginning. The CJFB is a platform of a bunch of passionate young people.

The enthusiasm is vivid in their plans also. This is why we are the sponsor company of the event this year."

CJFB is the only organisation of active cultural reporters. This year there has been a new catagory to honour the stars.

The present committee of CJFB will present the awards through the votes of different senior cultural journalists. Not only the award giving ceremony, this is one of the gorgeous cultural events of the country. Along with the local celebrities, international stars had also participated in the programme like as Jinat Aman, band group Junoon and others. This year will not be unlike. In addition, famous singer Sabina Yasmin will be awarded 'Life Time Achievement Award' this year.

The media partner of the event will be RTV. Fashion partner will be Mantra and beauty partner will be Women's World.

Hollywood: Bonham Carter joins the 'Terminator’ cast

New York, Agencies

Helena Bonham Carter could soon be joining the battle between man and cyborg.

James Cameron in talks to board 'Terminator Salvation,' the fourth instalment in the franchise kicks off the British actress in 1984. Roles in the new film have been kept under wraps, but insiders described the Bonham Carter role as small but pivotal.

Principal photography on the movie, which looks at the origins of the battle between humans and Skynet, started last month in New Mexico, with the idea that most exteriors would be shot before a potential actors strike. Warner Bros. is scheduled to release the action film in May. It comes from 'Charlie's Angels' director Joseph 'McG' Nichol.

The addition of Bonham Carter - who received an Oscar nomination for 1998's 'The Wings of the Dove' - would bring a prestige element to a big summer crowd-pleaser. 'Salvation,' however, wouldn't be the first event movie she has recently been in. Bonham Carter starred as Bellatrix Lestrange in Warners' 2007 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' and is set to reprise that role in the franchise's next two films. She was in theatres last year with 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.'

Bollywood: Never diet girls: Nauheed Cyrusi

Nauheed Cyrusi

Entertainment Desk

The Piya basanti girl has a very simple fitness formula - mind what you eat. Nauheed Cyrusi doesn’t practice that preaching very religiously herself, but thankfully, her body structure is such that she makes do with little or no exercise. We caught up with bubbly actress to find out how she maintains herself.

Are you a fitness freak?

No, not at all. I try to eat healthy. Whenever I don’t, I tend to gain weight. And whenever I gain weight, I stop eating rich food for a few days. Once I regain my normal weight I binge all over again.

Which type of exercise do you do?

I have a treadmill at home, which is just for show. I even hang clothes on it. It was bought so that I exercise regularly, but I never used it. I play a lot of badminton and that is the secret of my fit body.

How important is it for an actor to look physically fit?

It is very important for an actor to look physically fit because it is a part of the job. I must say that everyone should look fit because it makes you look more attractive.

Were you always a fitness freak or being in the glamour industry turned you into one?

I was never a fitness freak and will never be, because I believe in eating healthy. I am against dieting.

Do you think a nice figure or built means the person is fit?

Not necessarily, because there are many slim and curvaceous people who lack stamina. Hence, one should be healthy from within. The curves and biceps come only after health.

Do you feel fitness adds appeal to the personality?

No. I know so many people with charming personalities who are plump. I don’t think that fitter body gives you a good personality.

Any tips you would like to give to our readers?

Eat healthy and stay good. Never diet. Drink lots and lots of water.

Who do you think is the fittest person in the glamour industry?

Dino Marea.