After Kareena Kapoor and Ayesha Takia shedding their body weight, buzz is that Om Puri has joined the bandwagon. The weight loss fad is catching on like fire in Bollywood.

Om Puri who has been visiting health clinic for the last few weeks says “I had developed a paunch. When I saw myself in Don, I realised how hideous I was looking. I’ve been working on it. I’ve already lost about nine kilos, and I intend to knock off another nine in the next few months.” On being asked about his formula he likes. “Diet mainly, but I’m also taking medical help. Five years ago I underwent a back surgery, the same one that Shah Rukh Khan did.”

But actress Bipasha Basu holds a different opinion. She seemed to be very concerned about this trend of unhealthy weight loss in Bollywood. “For god’s sake, don’t starve yourself to stay in shape. It gives you a prematurely aged look. Eat, sleep and live well. And avoid getting obsessive about losing weight.” she says.

While actor Aryan Vaid boasts “Most of them doctor their abs to make them look perfect before the camera. There’s a lot of coloring and contouring going on to make the abs look prominent on those midriffs. Very few actors have authentic six-abs. I do,”
It seems that Bollywood is walking on the foot steps of Hollywood.

Reportedly, Ayesha Takia is all set to tie the knot with her boyfriend Farhan Azmi who she has been dating for over two years. Our source says, “Ayesha will soon tie the knot with Farhan and both of them are busy with their wedding preparations. The wedding will take place in the next couple of months and although they have finalised everything, they have not disclosed it to their close friends.” Our calls to Ayesha Takia remained unattended and she did not revert to our text messages either. However, a close friend of Ayesha informed us, “Yes she is planning to get married to Farhan but they have not fixed a date yet.” When contacted, Farhan Azmi, he said, “It is too personal a question and I would not like to comment on this.” We hear that Ayesha is so busy with her wedding plans that she has opted out of Milap Zaveri directed Jaane Kahan Se Ayie Hai, citing date problems. The film was supposed to go on the floors next month.

It’s time to move over from Jadoo of Koi Mil Gaya to the petite Ayesha Takia, who is set to play an alien with special powers in Jaaane Kahaah Se Ayie Hai. The film will also be Milap Zaveri’s (writer of Heyy Baby, Masti and Kante) debut film as a director. The cast includes Ritesh Deshmukh and Ruslaan Mumtaz and will be produced by Nikhil Advani and Mukesh Talreja. When contacted, Milap Zaveri confirms, “I wanted to make a love story but with a different subject. In the film, Ayesha Takia is the girl from Venus. The concept of the story is that of an alien searching for love from an earthling. There will be a lot of humour and emotions that the young generation will be able to relate to.” Speaking about Ayesha’s looks, Zaveri says, “She will definitely have a futuristic and funky look. Coming from Venus, she has special powers and we intend to add some special effects as well.” The film will hit the floors in May. Ayesha must be in another ‘space’