Sleepy boyfriend John makes Bipasha throw up her hands

Bipasha Basu has a lot of expectations with handsome boyfriend John Abraham. Despite his hot looks, the guy is one big sleepyhead – much to Bipasha’s consternation. Before readers start having wild ideas about the hot and happening couple’s love-life, it would be better to remind that the matter at hand is purely professional.

Bipasha would love to have John watch her movies, but he tends to fall asleep – much to everyone’s embarrassment!

The Bengali beauty said about her much-acclaimed Bangla flick ‘Sab Choritra Kalponik’, “He falls asleep in every film. That’s why I don’t take him for friends’ premieres. It could get very embarrassing. How will he sit through my Bengali film for two hours when he can’t follow a word of Bengali?”

Bipasha has just returned from London, but not without giving John a big shopping list of the things she wants for her new home.

In London, John Abraham is shooting for Abbas Tyrewala’s film. “He was shooting at nights. In between, he went to the US for a film festival where ‘Dostana’ was screened. Then he returned again to shoot. All he does is shoot, gym and sleep,” Bips said.

She added, “The weather is superb at this time of the year. The home-equipment stores in London are to die for. The only thing that I really did was shop, and it’s really not over. I’ve given John a list of things to buy and bring back from London. They’re precious knick-knacks.”

Wake up Johnny, your girl is waiting for you!

Kareena had become a support system, admits Shahid

Not very often can you have Shahid Kapur discussing his much-talked about relationship with Kareena Kapoor. But this time, quite unexpectedly, Shahid has revealed all about the kind of pressure he felt while he was dating Bebo!

Shahid Kapur says that as he started seeing Kareena, who was much more established than him at that time, he knew that his stature would become an issue with the couple.

Talking about his love relationship with Kareena, on TV chat show ‘Tere Mere Beach Mein’, Shahid said, “Itna reality check tha mujhe ki she was Raj Kapoor’s grand-daughter, her sister was Karisma Kapoor. I had danced behind Karisma in ‘Dil to Pagal Hai’. I knew ki yeh tho issue hone wala hai ... mujhe itni akal thi.”

When host of the show, Farah Khan, asked if there were pressures on the relationship after his films flopped, the actor didn’t shy away from saying, “She had become my support system, yaar. I think emotionally she had become my support system to aisa koi chance nahin tha ... yeh life mein real cheezein toh relationships hi hoti hain, success failure sab kab aata hai, kab jaata hai pata bhi nahin chalta hai. Relationships aisi cheez hai, they stand by you with time so you have to give priority to your relationship.”

Well, for poor Shahid, his alleged love relationships do not seem to be standing by him at all!

will not work with Vivek Oberoi: Katrina Kaif

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif may insist that she takes professional decisions independent of boyfriend, superstar Salman Khan, but it is clear that his opinion matters as she has declared that she will not work with Vivek Oberoi."I would not work with Vivek anyway," the 25-year-old actress told reporters when asked about the actor, who had a head line grabbing public feud with Salman in 2003.

Oberoi had alleged in a press conference that the 43-year-old actor harassed him and sent him death threats, over his relationship with Salman`s ex-girlfriend, Aishwarya Rai.

However, Katrina hurriedly added that she takes her own decisions and denied that they were influenced by Salman.

The actress whose recent movie `New York` was well-received by the audience and critics alike, thanked God and people who supported her for the success she has achieved.

Sonam Kapoor takes up social causes

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor on Saturday was made the brand ambassador of a fund-raiser organised by NGO Khushii that will spread awareness about various causes like health care and child welfare. She said that she was "just the face" of the cause and everyone should do their bit.

"I am honoured to be associated with NGO Khushii (for the fund raising event `Flight of Joy`) and I appreciate the work they are doing for the welfare of people in different fields. I believe each one of us should come forward and support this event," Kapoor told reporters at a press conference here Saturday.

"It is not just about me, it is about everyone. No matter how much you contribute, but you all should contribute. I am just a face and can appeal to everyone to do their bit. It has to be a collective effort and we all should chip in," she added.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni was also present at the event.

"A moment of giving is much greater than a moment of receiving," Soni maintained.

Throughout this fund raising event, the NGO will spread awareness about various causes related to women, child welfare, health care, primary education, animals and environment. It will also give financial aid to other NGOs who are unable to raise funds for their organisations.

The fund-raiser will take place during the `Joy of Giving` week Sep 27-Oct 2, when a combination of events and exhibitions will allow every citizen to contribute in their own way.

A balloon flying event will also be held on the lawns of India Gate Oct 11 where eminent personalities from different walks of life will support the event.