This is a guide for all those who did not understand the concept of ‘Roast’ and were left second guessing about AIB’s recent video!

It has been one hellova roller coaster ride for Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Karan Johar and the AIB comedians. As we all know, the names mentioned were seen in a video called the AIB Knockout which became a rage post its release. The video has landed itself in a soup, following a controversy over the “vulgar content” it put forth. And the reactions the video received were on two extremes. While some literally went ROFL, there were others who missed the basic point of it all; probably because not many are familiar with the the concept of a Celebrity Roast.

So for all those who were left bewildered, here’s a breakdown of the concept of a Roast…

What is a roast?

If Chicken is the first thing that comes to your mind on hearing ‘Roast’, you’ve drawn a perfect analogy. The only difference being that in case of a comedy roast, it is a person who’s being grilled with some rather offensive humour.

A roast is essentially a mockery of the word ‘Toast.’ When you raise a toast to someone, everyone present in the praises the person and cheers for him, but in case of a roast, everyone mocks the person; of course with his consent. Though the concept is very common in the west, it was introduced in India for the very first time by AIB in their show AIB Knockout.

What kind of jokes do they crack in a roast?

We all have our binge session with friends, two beers in one hand each. All the MC, BC, and C words come flying out of our mouth don’t they? Well a roast is JUST THAT, only on a public platform.

If you expect a roast to be all hunky dory with rainbows and butterflies, you are in for a rather rude shock. A roast is exactly opposite of what they call ‘politically correct.’ It is intentionally offensive, mean and personal. The puns and one liners are mostly aimed at the individual’s personal incidents, physical appearance, profession or reputation. The japes can also be hinted at stereotypes prevailing in our society regarding homosexuality, racism, feminism etc. The key to learn here is, it’s all meant in pure jest and nothing beyond that! It is all below the belt, but that is what is supposed to make it funny.

Does one get an invite to get roasted?

Well it all depends from one celebrity to another. In the west, celebrities like James Franco and Charlie Sheen personally asked to be roasted. In Bollywood, however, Ranveer and Arjun were approached by the AIB comedians, to take part in the roast session. The AIB Knockout video saw the two actors being the butt of some hilarious jokes and the scene was witnessed by leading ladies of B-town like Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Sonakshi Sinha.

Who gets to roast whom?

Every celebrity has a bunch of panelists who get to roast him or her. But the celebrity gets to do the same to them. It is basically a tit for tat scenario where everyone gets to roast one another and the jokes aren’t restricted to the celebrity per say. The AIB Knockout video had AIB comedians like Rohan Joshi, Tanmay Bhatt, Abish Matthew and Gursimran Khamba on the panel. They were joined by Roadies fame Ragu Ram and popular film critique Rajeev Masand as well.

Is it scripted or impromptu?

For the most part, a roast session is purely scripted. Not only is the celebrity aware of the kind of humour which will be directed his way but also is learned about the panelists who will be taking his/her case. A roast does have its impromptu bits in between which make it even more believable. So for those who were disappointed by it being ‘staged,’ well folks it was MEANT to be that way!

Well these were all the main points to know about before you witness anyone’s Roast. In case you still have a doubt or two about.
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The film will apparently go on floors soon

Kriti Sanon, who made her debut with Heropanti where she starred opposite Tiger Shroff, has quite a few projects in her kitty. The latest we hear is that the actress has been signed opposite Varun Dhawan by Rohit Shetty for his next which also stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.

The film, which is yet to go on floors, is slated for a Christmas release. Talking about the film Rohit had recently stated, “This film is going to be in a completely new territory — totally different from Chennai Express.”

Meanwhile, Kriti will also be seen in Akshay Kumar’s Prabhu Dheva directorial Singh Is Bling and Krishna DK- Raj nidimoru’s Farzi that stars Shahid Kapoor in the lead.

Way to go Ms Sanon!

Well, like every year this year is no different on Bigg Boss

Gautam Gulati and Karishma Tanna are the front runners in the race for Bigg Boss 8 title. So, everybody who is watching Bigg Boss Halla Bol has placed bets either on Daindra Soares buddy or then Upen Patel lover. But a fair feathered friend tells us that Colors has already prepared for the winning moment of these two contestants. 

Yes, according to the buzz from Lonavala the channel has already cut winning promos for Bigg Boss this year featuring Karishma and Gautam. Now that these are the two strongest contenders we can’t wait to find out who will pick the Rs 50 lakh cheque on January 31 on the Grand Finale.

Considering the previous track records of Gauahar Khan and Shweta Tiwari, we will not be surprised if Karishma Tanna walks away as the new winner. However, withSalman Khan having declared Gautam as the winner he seems like the current favourite amongst the public.

Who amongst these two will walk away with the prize money and the title of Bigg Boss Halla Bol Grand Finale?

Los Angeles, Jan 10: HBO’s hit series “Game of Thrones” season 5 will premiere April 12. The channel made the announcement Thursday, also revealing that “Silicon Valley” and “VEEP” will also both air on the same day, reports people.com.

The network even released a few seconds of footage from the highly anticipated upcoming season of “Game Of Thrones” in a teaser last week. ”Game of Thrones” fans can also bide their time by re-experiencing all the carnage and chaos of the Five Kingdoms on the big screen.

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English actress, Maisie Williams, best known for her role in the HBO television series The Game of Thronescelebrates her 16th birthday today. Born on 15 April, 1997 in Bristol, South West London, Williams is seen playing the role of Arya Stark, a wild – spirited independent young girl belonging to the Stark family. Take a look at some of the most stunning scenes (spoiler alert!) that Arya Stark shares with other characters within a span of the four seasons that have premiered till date:-

Season 4, episode 1: Two Swords

Season 4 begins on a very cold note as the shadow of the red wedding still lies heavily on the minds of most of the characters. Torn and shattered, Arya Stark is still under the captive of the Hound. Both somehow land up in a situation where they are forced to confront some of their old enemies. They break into a fight where the Hound is pinned down against the ground, almost on the verge of being defeated. This is where Arya finally steps up to get her revenge and kills Polliver in the most brutal way possible: by reciting the words he said to Lommy before killing him and she slowly slides the sword through his neck. This scene truly marks the beginning of the violence and the thirst for vengeance that Arya has since so long been waiting for.

All the time spent between Tywin Lannister and Arya Stark

Arya Stark and Tywin Lannister bond over the second season of Game of Thrones as Arya becomes Tywin’s cupbearer. Though not fully aware of Arya’s identity, Tywin can still see through her, aware of the fact that she is no mere commoner (as she pretends to be). They develop an immediate mutual respect for each other. Arya finds someone who would listen to her speak about her emotions and goals of her life, making Tywin the first person she would talk to after her Father’s death. Tywin constantly praises her for her sharpness and ambitions. It is quite a pleasure to watch both of them play with words and lead us through a rather, disappointing second season.

Season 1, episode 2: Lord Snow

A particularly memorable scene in this episode is when Arya confronts a list of arraying questions with his father, Eddard Stark. Arya seems to be going through so many emotions at the same time- anger towards Sansa and Joffery, guilt and sorrow over the death of her friend, scepticism about her father’s decisions. She finally silences her father by asking him a dime of a question when he speaks to her regarding Sansa and Joffery’s wedding.

Williams has wonderfully carried out the role of Arya Stark, reflecting just the right amount of temperament while also retaining the childlike qualities. She has earned several awards for her role in the fantasy drama series, Game of Thrones and is set to act in the British film, The Falling. Quite opposite of the kind of character she plays on screen, she still doesn’t fail to charm us all.

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Miranda might have hung up her Angel wings, but that doesn’t mean her days of posing in little lingerie are behind her! In fact, the model, (and her mounds!), look better than ever as she strips down for Wonderbra.

What would the 90s be without the Wonderbra sensation? Model Eva Herzigovaepitomized the worldwide Wonderbra domination with her 1994 campaign that featured the Czech model in a black bra and matching underwear next to the slogan: “Hello Boys” — and now Miranda Kerr, 31, is stripping down for the brand, filling the role, (and cups), for Wonderbra! The Aussie model looks sexy and confident, all while stripping down and showing off the brand’s latest line — and it is clearly no surprise! After all, Miranda was a Victoria’s Secret Angel for six years, coupled with the fact that she recently admitted that she loves being naked.

Miranda Kerr’s Wonderbra Campaign — Pics As She Poses In Lingerie For New Shoot:

Miranda poses seductively wearing nothing more than bras, matching underwear and a pair of stilettos. In one shot, the model dons a plunging white jumpsuit that leaves nothing to the imagination on top, letting her black bra, (and cleavage), show right through. With her glossy brown hair in sexy, tousled curls, Miranda’s beauty looks vary from each shot — when she dons a black bra she shows off a more natural lip, compared to her pretty pink pout that accompanied her peach lingerie set. From sweet to sexy, Miranda looks better than ever — and her toned figure and ample cleavage definitely caught our attention.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner — and Miranda is serving up some sexy inspiration for the romantic celebration. What do you think? Are you excited to see Miranda strip down again and pose in lingerie looks?

While I think she looks amazing, part of me wishes they recreated Eva’s sexy ad from the 90s. Sure, my 90s obsession might be getting the best of me, but after seeing the Biebs bring Mark Wahlberg‘s 1992 Calvin Klein campaign back to life, I’m not going to abandon all hope. Am I the only one suffering from some nostalgia here?

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