And the Mirchi goes to...-Ejaz

Flashback 2006

Here's the ultimate case of 'khoda pahaad aur nikli chuhiya'. Balaji Telefilms went berserk announcing Parvati bhabhi's mega makeover. The countdown began with loads of suspense, especially since it was seedhi saadi Parvati who was undergoing a metamorphosis courtesy Manish Malhotra's Midas touch.

Will the new Parvati don Western outfits? Will straight cut blouses give way to sexy cholis? Will chiffons be replaced by Kanjeevarams and Banarasi silks? Innumerable questions plagued our minds, but they quickly fizzled away when we laid eyes on Parvati in her 'nayi pehchaan'. The bun-tied hair was straightened and let loose and she was finally given a dash of lip gloss. Arre baba, ho gaya makeover! What did you expect her to look like? J Lo?

A flattering letter we received from The World Association of Insomniacs is proof of the medical research and value of J P Dutta's extraordinary venture, Umrao Jaan. The thanda script, pheeka romance, thakela acting and sleep-inducing music is the perfect blend to put the restless insomniacs to sleep.

Mind you, putting together this deadly combination is no easy task. Hence, we want to honour Dutta for the compassion he has shown towards this highly neglected section of society.

The tangy starlet sent shivers in Bigg Boss's house with her oomph factor and her 'mind in overdrive' plotting. Known for being the meethi churi, Kashmera bombarded newspapers with spicy quotes once she was evicted from the house.

Mark her words: "I didn't want to cook/serve people like Rahul Roy and Amit Sadh. I'll cook biryani for Salman Khan instead." Kashmera, take home our special Quatil Quote Korma and while we enjoy your biryani!

When a fan claimed to have become pregnant by telly pin-up boy Eijaz Khan, we expected the actor to be baffled, flustered or at least agitated by such 'dubious' reports. Instead, Eijaz couldn't help wondering if the woman had been impregnated by looking at his photograph. This is certainly a path-breaking phenomenon! Three cheers to this new age scientist who, with his lethal combination of 'intelligence' and machismo, will steer the world to a whole new direction.

We present him with the Chamatkari Chowmein award replete with medicinal herbs, shrubs and grubs from across the globe that will further aggravate his miraculous powers. All you women hoping for a mini Eijaz can now actually get this deadly combo of 'brain' and brawn!

He isn't called Badshah for nothing; Shah Rukh Khan knows when and how to play his cards. So it won't be wrong to say that King Khan is working overtime to make his way up to Shehenshah Amitabh Bachchan's throne. There's no denying the unspoken rivalry between the stalwarts, and Shah Rukh is busy capturing every fort that has established Big B's regime.

Not too long ago, SRK tried to transform into the Don but the attempt didn't pay off well. Then the actor sent shockwaves through the entertainment circuit when he snatched AB's flagship project Kaun Banega Crorepati right from under his nose. A smart move, indeed! Shah Rukh Khan is now the proud winner of the much-coveted Chatur Chutney award for his much-appreciated cleverness.

The Nepali beauty had no competition in this category. It's her ever-changing mood that dictates her bizarre sense of fashion. If she wants, she can turn up looking like the prettiest lady in tinseltown, but more often than not she's a recipe for complete disaster.

Her 'I-care-a-damn' attitude towards critics makes her the perfect applicant for this honour! Be it her balloon pants, layers of fabric or even her Spiderman inspired shoes, Manya has mastered the art of tacky dressing. Way to go, lady!

This couple deserves to be applauded for maintaining the same momentum on screen and off it. Their reel life and real life chemistry is so cold that it would even put Antarctica to shame! Ash plays her 'no comment' tape recorder on repeat mode, while AB's baby feels it's derogatory to discuss the woman in his life in public.

Thanda romance, super thanda statements. That's why the couple deserves a Thakela Thandai! Piyo and learn to jeeyo, bhai!

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