Are you ready for Lara's Extreme Makeover?

Lara Dutta is in talks for remake of Extreme Makeover, originally a UK television reality show

Lara Dutta is in talks to make her debut on the small screen.

Sources reveal that the fitness enthusiast who recently launched her own DVD, is now set to host the desi version of the reality show Extreme Makeover. Negotiations are on to discuss money and the show's tenure.

Several offers

A source reveals, "She has had several offers to do different kind of shows. But EM has caught her attention and she's willing to consider the offer. It will be an all-women cast with 14 contestants.

These girls will be given a complete makeover in terms of hair, make-up and dress appeal."

And though, she hasn't signed on the dotted line yet, Lara will most likely host the show.

Her spokesperson however maintains, "Lara's busy right now with Don 2 and the release of Chalo Dilli. She's not looking at anything else for the moment."

Fact: A few years ago, Mona Singh shot for a few episodes of Naya Roop Nayi Zindagi which was also the desi version of Extreme Makeover. It showcased distraught individuals, facing stigma, loneliness due to some physical features.

What is Extreme Makeover? Extreme Makeover is a television programme from ABC in which individuals volunteered to receive an extensive makeover in Hollywood. The show was created by television producer Howard Schultz. It first aired as a television special.

It began airing in 2002. A total of 55 episodes were produced. The show's first surgeon was Dr Garth Fisher of Beverly Hills, California.

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

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Lara Dutta to launch her own range of shoes

Lara Dutta to launch her own range of shoesIndian actress Lara Dutta has added one more label to her resume. The actress, who is getting married to tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi next month, is gearing up to launch her designer shoe line soon.

Says a source close to Lara, “After the success of her fitness DVD, Lara is now preparing to launch her own range of shoes. Mahesh is very encouraging and supportive of Lara’s decisions and has been sharing his own business expertise with her. She had shown some designs and samples to him and he encouraged her to take it up on a more serious level and launch her collection.”

Adds an insider, “Mahesh is impressed with Lara’s eye for detail and talent. Work is in progress on the shoe launch and Lara is working on it. Lara is planning to launch it by the end of this year.”

The source adds that Lara is tight-lipped about the details, “It’s still too early to talk about it, but the designer shoes will be high-end, expensive and limited edition line. It will be all kinds of shoes – from ladies’ casual to formal wear including stilettos and sandals, and sports shoes. Lara is personally looking into the concepts and designs.”

Apparently, the actress will go for a tie-up with an existing international footwear brand, “She has been talking to a few brands for the tie-up. Globosport (Mahesh Bhupathi’s company) is marketing it on her behalf and talking to the various shoe brands. Once the shoe brand is locked, they will figure the extent of Lara’s involvement and participation in the whole project.”

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