New converts to the Blackberry Fanclub: Ajay Devgan and Bipasha

A lot of bonding and gifting happened on the sets on Ajay Devgan's All The Best, directed by Rohit Shetty. First Sanjay Dutt, a Blackberry addict, converted Ajay Devgan, by gifting him one. Now, Ajay has presented his leading lady Bipasha Basu with the same phone last week.I'm a fan
Laughs Bipasha, "Yes today I am a Blackberry convert thanks to Ajay and the rest of the gang in Goa. I have been listening to Sanju, Ajay and Fardeen talk about their phones since the last two months. Then last week, Ajay gifted me one and since then, I have become a BB fan."

In love
The actress is in love with her new phone, "My work has become much easier after getting it. I can check my emails, my photo shoots and endorsements instantly. Everything is so quick and the net is on 24/7 so I don't have to roam around with a laptop constantly. Earlier, I couldn't be on Facebook but now I am a regular over the last few days. It's great to have a producer like Ajay he's entertaining, a very talented actor and great fun to be with, apart from being extremely generous."

On Monday night, Bipasha watched a special trial of New York organised by boyfriend John Abraham. She says, "John made me cry while I was watching the film. Though I have loved his performances from Jism to Taxi No 9211 to Dhoom, this was the film of John that I liked.

I started weeping when I saw his scene at the detention center where he gets tortured. It was so moving... I was choked with emotion. The transition from a happy guy to one who leads another life has been well etched out. It's a hard-hitting film. Even Katrina has done a really good job though I haven't seen all her films."

Fardeen Khan grieves the death of 15-year-old family Pooch

Fardeen Khan was in no position to face the camera yesterday. The actor, who is shooting in Goa for All The Best, did not can a single scene as he was extremely disturbed by the loss of his pet.

Tiger, the 15-year-old dog, passed away on Monday. He was very attached to the pooch, who had been an integral part of their household. Though they have other pets, Tiger, had a special place in their lives.It is learnt that Fardeen had bought home Tiger, a wounded stray, whom he then took to the vet for treatment. The pooch never left his side since.

Says a source, "Though Fardeen reported for the shoot, he just could not give it his best. Producer Ajay Devgan, though admittedly not a dog lover, understood Fardeen's grief and gave him the day off.

The dog had not been keeping well of late, and Fardeen had recently made a trip to Mumbai from the lengthy outdoor schedule to check on Tiger's failing health.

Adds the source, "On hearing about Tiger's demise, Fardeen sent his wife Natasha (who is accompanying him on the shoot) to give him a decent funeral."

Double sorrow

The source continues, "His sorrow has doubled. First Fardeen lost his dad, and now Tiger. He is still grieving for his dad. His pet's loss is another big blow to him."

The schedule ends at the end of the month, and Fardeen is dreading returning home without Tiger at the doorstep to greet him.

Ajay Devgan advises Mugdha Godse to Wear a stone amulet

Ajay Devgan has had Mugdha Godse 'stoned'. The model-turned-actress is currently shooting in Goa for his film All The Best. Nursing a road accident injury that causes pain in the back and neck, Mugdha has started wearing a stone amulet on her arm like Devgan.It is learnt that the actor-producer suggested B-Town's stone specialist Dr Dilip Kumar to the newbie.
Says a unit source, "The doctor has been spotted on the sets in Goa. He's been advising her not only about the right stones to wear but has also been providing her acupressure treatment. The Fashion actress began wearing the amulet some days ago."

For relief from pain

Mugdha met with an accident on the Mumbai-Pune expressway on May 5. She says, "Due to the impact, I still experience pain and discomfort. I was told to consult Dr Dilip Kumar for relief from pain. Initially, I did acupressure therapy and now I have begun wearing the amulet."

She adds, "Whenever I wear it, there is relief. In fact, as soon as I remove it, there is a distinct discomfort. Stone therapy is a science, several people wear rings with different stones, so why not an amulet made of stones?"

In fact, director Rohit Shetty has included the amulet as part of her All The Best character's accessories. "So that I don't have to remove it. My persona is quite colourful in the film and it gels with it. Only if the scene demands, I remove it and keep it my pocket for those moments."

Mugdha, who also features in Madhur Bhandarkar's Jail, feels that as the amulet looks trendy, it goes well with whatever she wears.