Priya Gupta (BOMBAY TIMES; February 17, 2014)

Shilpa Shetty was always sexy. But one assumes that post becoming a mother she would lose some of her curves. In her upcoming film Dishkiyaoon as a producer, she has done an item song along with Harman Baweja, in which Shilpa has not just gone back to her original figure but has actually bettered it, as she now has abs for the first time. Talking to us, she said, “I have worked so hard for my abs. I always knew that I had a good body. For me, it was never a big thing as the body was always there. But after having my son, I realised the value of it. To lose your body and get back to shape and actually have a benchmark for yourself or trying to become the old Shilpa Shetty was hard. And this is actually better than the old one. I never had abs before. I worked out like a dog, four times a week, for 45 minutes over a month-and-a-half, for this song.” Last time, she had come to loot only UP and Bihar. Looks like this time she has her eyes on India.

Upala KBR (DNA; February 11, 2014)

Shilpa Shetty Kundra is set to sizzle again on the big screen. And yes, it will be in a super sexy avatar. The actress recently shot for an item song for her home production Dishkiyaoon, which stars Harman Baweja. This song will mark her return to films after her last screen hurray in the Bounce song in Dostana (2008).

Shilpa, who is also known as the The Body for her killer bod, has done quite a few item songs, but she is most remembered for UP Bihar Lootne from Shool. Says an insider, “Her item song in Dishkiyaoon is exactly like that — raw, earthy and sensual but with a city flavour. Hence, this item number will cater to both the masses and classes.” A source adds, “What made her finalise the song was when her son Vivaan heard it and started dancing on it. In fact, he was present on the sets along with her producer husband Raj while she shot it. It’s supposed to be hotter than Sheila Ki Jawani and Chikni Chameli!” The music is composed by Sachin-Jigar.

The song is one of the highlights of the film and will be promoted as the USP. “Shilpa went on a strict diet and workout regime for two months to get into shape for the song. She has been offered many item songs but turned them down. As of now, the actress wants to concentrate on her home production only.” Wait for the song, people!