Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Two bollywood Sexys In a Same Project
Riya and Raima Sen are coming together….and as sisters…in Vicky Chopra's Seasons Greetings.
The episodic film directed by Vicky Chopra will apparently have six stories all coming together in unexpected ways.
The two sisters are not too willing to discuss the project.
Raima shooting in Italy says, "Yes Riya and I are finally coming together as sisters. But I'm yet to hear the script, though I've given the nod. Though she's quite mad we're very much alike in most respects."
Riya speaking about the project earlier has said, "Raima and I stay together in Mumbai. There is not a thing that we don't share. All our friends are common. If she likes someone, so do I. And if I dislike someone, she doesn't have a choice. Our friends say we should've been twins."
The sisters had offers earlier to act together.
"But we were pretty sure that that if and when we come together it would have to be as sisters," said Riya.
Interestingly when Shilpa and her sis Shamita came together it was to play soutens Deepak Tijori's Fareb.
Ayesha's new Sexy look is result Of?
Ayesha knows how to hit headlines again and again to keep her name alive for audience and if it’s not with her portrayal of a character, with juicy gossips like her reducing body weight or stepping towards hotel industry or her endeavour to jump into a wedding with her boyfriend Farhaan.
Sometimes she comes prominent in news by denying some previous statement, too.
Now, all are well aware of complete foodie shade of Ayesha’s character. And in that scenario it’s very usual to put some extra kilos.
But what should we do about people going crazy even with that news!
Having no other way, poor Ayesha joins gym and starts taking instruction from her fitness expert mother. Though the aftermath of the process does not leave any amazing impact, people are not ready to let it go easily.
Yeah, it’s absolutely true! Working hard and sweating a lot Ayesha shapes herself back but crazy people are always the same doubting. This time, our crazy people tags Ayesha’s fresh look as a miracle of science and a result of surgery. Poor Ayesha baby!
So, Ayesha has nothing to do than to face everyone and tell them about how she went through the ‘true’ process of weight loss. But, does she actually need it?
Especially if she has really done so, then what’s the need to tell others! Does it not add little fuel to the doubt itself? Well, leave it. It’s all about people and Ayesha baby only. Why to go for a time-pass with such a mundane story?
Once the weight is lost, is lost forever. But we can suggest Ayesha one thing. Go ahead and put some weight again. Find a way to shed it in front of our crazy people. Only then people may believe it your hard sweating. We guess!
Definitely My Man Will Not Be A Actor :Neha Dhupia
Q. Will your man belong to Bollywood?
A. Definitely not. He wouldn’t be from the (film) industry.
Q. Why?
A. Very simple. I don’t have a liking for industry men much. Secondly, I would not like to discuss films after coming back home from work.
Q. Would he be a metrosexual guy?
A. No way! I detest metrosexual men right from my childhood.
Q. Reason?
A. Because, I just cannot stand men who pedicure and manicure. I remember my father telling me why do these men don’t leave pedicure and manicure to women.
Q. Do you mean to say that men should leave their fingers and feet unclean?
A. No, not at all. I don’t mean them to remain dirty, but cleanliness not at the cost of being manly. They should not exhibit feminine qualities.
Q. Would he be very good looking?
A. I cannot stand good-looking men.
Q. Then?
A. He has to be someone who is robust and has a manly appearance.
Q. A man with brain or brawn?
A. A man with brain would be my choice.
Q. Would he need to be rich?
A. See, I prefer a man to excel in earning and leave the spending to me (laughs).
A. Definitely not. He wouldn’t be from the (film) industry.
Q. Why?
A. Very simple. I don’t have a liking for industry men much. Secondly, I would not like to discuss films after coming back home from work.
Q. Would he be a metrosexual guy?
A. No way! I detest metrosexual men right from my childhood.
Q. Reason?
A. Because, I just cannot stand men who pedicure and manicure. I remember my father telling me why do these men don’t leave pedicure and manicure to women.
Q. Do you mean to say that men should leave their fingers and feet unclean?
A. No, not at all. I don’t mean them to remain dirty, but cleanliness not at the cost of being manly. They should not exhibit feminine qualities.
Q. Would he be very good looking?
A. I cannot stand good-looking men.
Q. Then?
A. He has to be someone who is robust and has a manly appearance.
Q. A man with brain or brawn?
A. A man with brain would be my choice.
Q. Would he need to be rich?
A. See, I prefer a man to excel in earning and leave the spending to me (laughs).
Sexy Tania Zaetta accused of sex with soldiers in Afghanistan
A Bollywood starlet who made her name going beyond the call of duty in Who Dares Wins, an Australian TV stunt show, has been accused of having sex with soldiers while on a tour to entertain troops in Afghanistan.
Tania Zaetta (above) was named in a confidential briefing paper to Australia’s Defence Minister as having slept with special forces soldiers last month at a military base in Tarin Kowt, the capital of Oruzgan province. Pictures and a video were said to have been taken.
But Australia’s military was in retreat last night, admitting that it broke its privacy regulations by naming the actress, 37, in the confidential note intended for Joel Fitzgibbon, the Defence Minister.
The Defence Department apologised to Zaetta for the leak, and Mr Fitzgibbon said he had ordered an inquiry into how the document officially referred to as a “hot issues brief” became public.
Zaetta, who has appeared on Baywatch and Mission Implausible, a British pay-TV show, denied the allegations and said there had been little opportunity to be alone with any soldier, even if she had wanted to be.
“How does a supposed document . . . that I don’t know about get leaked in the first place that’s a little bit concerning about the security of the country,” she said.
“It’s complete lies . . . apart from being hurtful, it’s damaging to a woman’s career, to her reputation.” The Government now faces a potential compensation payout after she sought legal advice over the claims, which the document said had been made by Angry Anderson, a veteran Australian rock star and fellow tour performer.
Kevin Rudd, the Prime Minister, reluctantly commented on the scandal, which drew criticism from the opposition conservative Liberal Party over invasion of privacy. “These matters are under investigation within the Defence Department and I will leave it for that investigation to reach its own conclusions,” Mr Rudd said.
Anderson, the bald former frontman for the rock band Rose Tattoo, denied that he had made a complaint.
Another performer said the entertainers had been told that they would breach Defence Force regulations if they fraternised with the troops. “I have heard of quickies but I have never heard of anything that quick . . . a tour like that is hard work,” John Clinton, of the country rock band the Wolverines, said.
Zaetta co-hosted the 1990s television show Who Dares Wins. She has featured in several Bollywood productions including a recent Charlie’s Angels-style hit, Mr. Black, Mr. White.
Tania Zaetta (above) was named in a confidential briefing paper to Australia’s Defence Minister as having slept with special forces soldiers last month at a military base in Tarin Kowt, the capital of Oruzgan province. Pictures and a video were said to have been taken.
But Australia’s military was in retreat last night, admitting that it broke its privacy regulations by naming the actress, 37, in the confidential note intended for Joel Fitzgibbon, the Defence Minister.
The Defence Department apologised to Zaetta for the leak, and Mr Fitzgibbon said he had ordered an inquiry into how the document officially referred to as a “hot issues brief” became public.
Zaetta, who has appeared on Baywatch and Mission Implausible, a British pay-TV show, denied the allegations and said there had been little opportunity to be alone with any soldier, even if she had wanted to be.
“How does a supposed document . . . that I don’t know about get leaked in the first place that’s a little bit concerning about the security of the country,” she said.
“It’s complete lies . . . apart from being hurtful, it’s damaging to a woman’s career, to her reputation.” The Government now faces a potential compensation payout after she sought legal advice over the claims, which the document said had been made by Angry Anderson, a veteran Australian rock star and fellow tour performer.
Kevin Rudd, the Prime Minister, reluctantly commented on the scandal, which drew criticism from the opposition conservative Liberal Party over invasion of privacy. “These matters are under investigation within the Defence Department and I will leave it for that investigation to reach its own conclusions,” Mr Rudd said.
Anderson, the bald former frontman for the rock band Rose Tattoo, denied that he had made a complaint.
Another performer said the entertainers had been told that they would breach Defence Force regulations if they fraternised with the troops. “I have heard of quickies but I have never heard of anything that quick . . . a tour like that is hard work,” John Clinton, of the country rock band the Wolverines, said.
Zaetta co-hosted the 1990s television show Who Dares Wins. She has featured in several Bollywood productions including a recent Charlie’s Angels-style hit, Mr. Black, Mr. White.
Battle Of Bikini between Amisha and Kareena
The history of Hindi cinema is witness to the fact that the top-most filmmakers call the shots when it comes to convincing the best and the most graceful of our leading heroines to don the ultimate symbol of boldness in B-town – the much famed bikini. The super-gorgeous Dimple Kapadia, Simi Garewal, Zeenat Aman and even the very arty Vyajanthimala once succumbed to showman Raj Kapoor.
And off-late, it is contemporary filmmaking veteran Yash Raj who has continued the trend. Though Kareena’s zero-size figure in a lime green bikini may have been an unsuccessful stint in saving Tashan from doomsday but the filmmaker is in no mood to make a U-turn when it comes to the ‘bikini’ formula.After convincing Esha Deol, daughter of B-town’s most dignified lady; the ‘intelligent sexy woman’ Bipasha and the bold Bebo to don a two-piece bikini, Amisha Patel is their latest muse.
Yes, Kaho Na Pyar Hai’s demure girl is all set to wow the audiences with a two-piece bikini in the Saif-Rani starer ‘ Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic’ . Now while it works as a great publicity stunt for Amisha who is back in the groove after a long-exile, we wonder what this one holds in store for Yash Raj’s latest flick. After all, B-town goers are no longer satisfied with plain bikinis. The essentials for grabbing eye-balls are not just a hour-glass figure but a ‘sexy attitude’ that creates a fine blend of mystery and seduction which even our stylish diva Bebo couldn’t quite deliver. So while Yash Raj has spent huge bucks on filming an underwater sequence that features Amisha at her bare best, let us see if the comeback heroine manages to score a brownie point or two over Bebo with this one.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sexy Bollywood Actress Katrina Kaif 'touch-and-go'
When Bollywood oomph-dripping belle Katrina Kaif swung and swooned to ''...Zara Zara Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me'' in latest blockbuster 'Race', little did she know she was inviting trouble.
Similarly, when overweening item girl Rakhi Sawant belted out and swivelled to ''...Arre Yeh To Bata Dekhta Hai Tu Kya?'' in the latest turkey 'Krrazzy 4', she could not realise the consequences of her gyrating twirls.
Both were least aware of the fact that within months the lyrics of their songs would be taken at face value.
A kiss here and a liplock there. A wink here and a swivel on a heel there. A hug here and a cuddle there with your screen goddesses while watching a film. Your favourite actress giving the glad eye to you and curling your lock of hair amid a riot of colours is no pipedream any longer.
It would soon become a reality.
Welcome to the world of Adlabs Cinemas, which took the curtains off the country and Asia's first 6-Dimensional cinema experience in this history-soaked city overrun by international holiday makers on Friday, just minutes away from the monument to eternal love -- the Taj Mahal.
The audience never had it so good. They need not now curb their hidden overpowering desires. They are in for a treat. This is Adlabs Cinemas stupefying way of romancing the silver screen. A signpost of awe-inspiring cinema.
Providing a multi-sensory cinematic experience unlike anything cinema goers have ever encountered, the 6D Cinema is set to become a distinctive global tourist entertainment attraction.
''The concept of 3D cinema was launched some years ago.
But now we have come up with 6D cinema which will capture your six senses while you are watching a film.
3D cinema was all about visual effect where picture on the screen would pop out, but in 6D if a flower appears on the screen you can smell it, if water is splashed on the screen you can feel drops of water on your face and if some character is shown on screen you can feel his or her touch,'' Adlabs Cinemas Chief Operating Officer Tushar Dhingra told at the launch.
Unlike conventional 2D or 3D movie theatres, Cinema Park's technology employs cutting-edge visual and audio effects that bring strikingly real three-dimensional images right before audiences' eyes, thus allowing them to simultaneously experience sight, smell, sound, touch, motion and above all interactivity, knocking spots off the earlier formats, Mr Dhingra added.
A special half hour film, 'India in Motion', in four languages-- Hindi, English, French and Spanish -- has been specially created within this format wherein well-known Indian actor Anupam Kher takes the audience through India's evolution from an ancient civilisation to a modern nation bustling with activity and abundant with opportunity.
Other films which have been very popular in other Cinema Parks across the world such as Journey through the Universe will also be screened, he informed.
''The day is not far when full-fledged commercial Bollywood films will also be screened in this theatre where the touch and caress of actress might also be felt by the audience and whenever a hot heroine appears on the screen the temperature of the theatre would rise, '' he said tongue in cheek.
He said his group planned to open more such theatres in other tourist destinations like Goa, Jaipur and Devasthanam Tirupati.
In such theatres globetrotters would be able to take a whistlestop tour of India more and more within a mere 25 to 30 minutes for six to eight dollars but for domestic travellers the cost would come around Rs 150 for the 30-minute infotainment.
''Right now, we have the presence in 54 cities and plan to take the number to 110 by the end of this fiscal,'' Mr Dhingra said.
Mr Ori Yardeni, CEO and Founder of Cinema Park Network, said: ''We are proud that India, which is an important tourist destination, is joining our global network.
We have already set-up multi-sensory experiences in other parts of the world, including Disney World in Florida, and now India is our first installation in Asia. We will provide the tourist agencies and operators with a state-of-the-art unforgettable experience, based on a solid commercial partnership.''
''India in Motion in Agra is going to be one of our flagship Wonders of the World (WoW) projects.'' ''WoW is going to be a major player in the tourism industry and our plan is to set-up similar experiences in the most toured destinations around the world. India in Motion actually complements the visit at the Taj Mahal, and turns it into a livewire experience,'' added Mr Yardeni.
Similarly, when overweening item girl Rakhi Sawant belted out and swivelled to ''...Arre Yeh To Bata Dekhta Hai Tu Kya?'' in the latest turkey 'Krrazzy 4', she could not realise the consequences of her gyrating twirls.
Both were least aware of the fact that within months the lyrics of their songs would be taken at face value.
A kiss here and a liplock there. A wink here and a swivel on a heel there. A hug here and a cuddle there with your screen goddesses while watching a film. Your favourite actress giving the glad eye to you and curling your lock of hair amid a riot of colours is no pipedream any longer.
It would soon become a reality.
Welcome to the world of Adlabs Cinemas, which took the curtains off the country and Asia's first 6-Dimensional cinema experience in this history-soaked city overrun by international holiday makers on Friday, just minutes away from the monument to eternal love -- the Taj Mahal.
The audience never had it so good. They need not now curb their hidden overpowering desires. They are in for a treat. This is Adlabs Cinemas stupefying way of romancing the silver screen. A signpost of awe-inspiring cinema.
Providing a multi-sensory cinematic experience unlike anything cinema goers have ever encountered, the 6D Cinema is set to become a distinctive global tourist entertainment attraction.
''The concept of 3D cinema was launched some years ago.
But now we have come up with 6D cinema which will capture your six senses while you are watching a film.
3D cinema was all about visual effect where picture on the screen would pop out, but in 6D if a flower appears on the screen you can smell it, if water is splashed on the screen you can feel drops of water on your face and if some character is shown on screen you can feel his or her touch,'' Adlabs Cinemas Chief Operating Officer Tushar Dhingra told at the launch.
Unlike conventional 2D or 3D movie theatres, Cinema Park's technology employs cutting-edge visual and audio effects that bring strikingly real three-dimensional images right before audiences' eyes, thus allowing them to simultaneously experience sight, smell, sound, touch, motion and above all interactivity, knocking spots off the earlier formats, Mr Dhingra added.
A special half hour film, 'India in Motion', in four languages-- Hindi, English, French and Spanish -- has been specially created within this format wherein well-known Indian actor Anupam Kher takes the audience through India's evolution from an ancient civilisation to a modern nation bustling with activity and abundant with opportunity.
Other films which have been very popular in other Cinema Parks across the world such as Journey through the Universe will also be screened, he informed.
''The day is not far when full-fledged commercial Bollywood films will also be screened in this theatre where the touch and caress of actress might also be felt by the audience and whenever a hot heroine appears on the screen the temperature of the theatre would rise, '' he said tongue in cheek.
He said his group planned to open more such theatres in other tourist destinations like Goa, Jaipur and Devasthanam Tirupati.
In such theatres globetrotters would be able to take a whistlestop tour of India more and more within a mere 25 to 30 minutes for six to eight dollars but for domestic travellers the cost would come around Rs 150 for the 30-minute infotainment.
''Right now, we have the presence in 54 cities and plan to take the number to 110 by the end of this fiscal,'' Mr Dhingra said.
Mr Ori Yardeni, CEO and Founder of Cinema Park Network, said: ''We are proud that India, which is an important tourist destination, is joining our global network.
We have already set-up multi-sensory experiences in other parts of the world, including Disney World in Florida, and now India is our first installation in Asia. We will provide the tourist agencies and operators with a state-of-the-art unforgettable experience, based on a solid commercial partnership.''
''India in Motion in Agra is going to be one of our flagship Wonders of the World (WoW) projects.'' ''WoW is going to be a major player in the tourism industry and our plan is to set-up similar experiences in the most toured destinations around the world. India in Motion actually complements the visit at the Taj Mahal, and turns it into a livewire experience,'' added Mr Yardeni.
Bollywood Actress Amisha Patel’s skin show!
All those who have seen the rushes of Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic are going gung ho about Amisha Patel.
Apparently the actress is looking wow in a glamorous new avtaar. More than her look, there’s plenty of skin show, but no one is complaining because the actress has worked on her body and is looking very hot and happening. In fact, we hear that with this film, she is planning to revamp her onscreen image from a girl next door to a sexy siren.
With a new boyfriend Kanav, who is ready to lay the world at her feet and now with her new sexy look, Amisha seems to be heading at the right direction. Now do we see Vikram Bhatt raising his eyebrows?
Apparently the actress is looking wow in a glamorous new avtaar. More than her look, there’s plenty of skin show, but no one is complaining because the actress has worked on her body and is looking very hot and happening. In fact, we hear that with this film, she is planning to revamp her onscreen image from a girl next door to a sexy siren.
With a new boyfriend Kanav, who is ready to lay the world at her feet and now with her new sexy look, Amisha seems to be heading at the right direction. Now do we see Vikram Bhatt raising his eyebrows?
Where’s Sexy Nisha Kothari gone?
Priyanka, better known as Nisha Kothari, seems to have done a disappearing act.
And the name change hasn’t really changed her luck in Bollywood. The actress was hoping that the name change would get her good films, but this Basanti of Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag, hasn’t been signed on by any noteworthy banner. Also she’s not be seen in any of RGV’s forthcoming venture.
With very few assignments on hand we wonder what Nisha... oops Priyanka plans to do now? Wonder if another name change is on the cards! We hope it works for her this time around.
And the name change hasn’t really changed her luck in Bollywood. The actress was hoping that the name change would get her good films, but this Basanti of Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag, hasn’t been signed on by any noteworthy banner. Also she’s not be seen in any of RGV’s forthcoming venture.
With very few assignments on hand we wonder what Nisha... oops Priyanka plans to do now? Wonder if another name change is on the cards! We hope it works for her this time around.
Bollywood Actress Shilpa was so reluctant and scared
For a scene in the Sunny Deol-directed The Man, Shilpa Shetty had to slap her co-star Sudhanshu Pandey. And if the latter is to be believed, the actress was very reluctant to do so.
"It was an emotional scene where I was supposed to console her and she was required to slap me in a fit of rage. But Shilpa was so reluctant and scared. She had to be literally convinced to slap me to get the shot right," Sudhanshu, a singer, model and actor, said.
Sudhanshu said that he had to ultimately hold her hand and make her slap him to be more comfortable with the shot. "It was funny as she still couldn't do it. But since she had no option, she did it very lightly," he said.
The actor, who featured in Sanjay Gupta's film Dus Kahaniyaan, was in Delhi to attend the launch of an All Sports Bar.
2008 has proved to be lucky for Sudhanshu, who became a father for the second time earlier this month and also has some big banner films lined up for release.
Talking about his forthcoming projects, Sudhanshu said: "Alibaug, The Man and Singh is King are in the pipeline and I am really excited."
Sudhanshu, a former member of the music group Band of Boys, has sung in Sanjay Gupta's Alibaug, where he plays a business tycoon.
"Yes, I have sung in Alibaug. It was Sanjay [Gupta] who dragged me into it and the experience was fantastic," he said, making it clear that he would never get associated with a music band, however.
The actor, who calls himself "simple, focussed and a family man", is looking for a name for his newborn son. "It has become difficult to decide on a good name."
"It was an emotional scene where I was supposed to console her and she was required to slap me in a fit of rage. But Shilpa was so reluctant and scared. She had to be literally convinced to slap me to get the shot right," Sudhanshu, a singer, model and actor, said.
Sudhanshu said that he had to ultimately hold her hand and make her slap him to be more comfortable with the shot. "It was funny as she still couldn't do it. But since she had no option, she did it very lightly," he said.
The actor, who featured in Sanjay Gupta's film Dus Kahaniyaan, was in Delhi to attend the launch of an All Sports Bar.
2008 has proved to be lucky for Sudhanshu, who became a father for the second time earlier this month and also has some big banner films lined up for release.
Talking about his forthcoming projects, Sudhanshu said: "Alibaug, The Man and Singh is King are in the pipeline and I am really excited."
Sudhanshu, a former member of the music group Band of Boys, has sung in Sanjay Gupta's Alibaug, where he plays a business tycoon.
"Yes, I have sung in Alibaug. It was Sanjay [Gupta] who dragged me into it and the experience was fantastic," he said, making it clear that he would never get associated with a music band, however.
The actor, who calls himself "simple, focussed and a family man", is looking for a name for his newborn son. "It has become difficult to decide on a good name."
The Sexy Girl Next Door
Amrita Rao, who started her Bollywood career as the girl-next-door, is creating a lot of flutter around with her all new provocative glam look. The actress justifies that she is not trying to break the image that she has created in the industry by saying that ‘a girl next door can also be hot and sexy’.
“I’m not trying to desperately do something different that would make me change the image that I have built. I’m very happy if people in the industry find me a sweet girl-next-door,” she says.
She finds nothing wrong when the same girl-next-door goes through a glam makeover and starts flirting with guys in a pub. Suddenly, the girl-next-door which is the uber chic version of the Bharatiya Nari has gone through a sea change in definition.
“But you have to understand that this girl is not predictable. She can be hot and sexy too, she can be the life of a party and can also flirt with boys,” Amrita says.
And what does Amrita have to say about her new look in the forthcoming film Shortkut in which she is provocatively soaking the sun on a sandy beach?
“See, I have worn sexy clothes before too in films like Ab Ke Baras, Ishq Vishk, Main Hoon Na. The new thing that I have done is the way I have been acting like in My Name is Anthony Gonsalves in which I could subtly be seductive through my eyes and expressions. In Shortkut too, I have a role that demands me to be glamourous and attractive,” Amrita explains.
Now an established actress, Amrita started her career as a model and featured in several commercials. Having no well wishers in Bollywood, Amrita says she has been lucky to have got big movie offers.
“It’s difficult to establish yourself in our industry if you do not know someone. Only a few from the outside can barge into the industry. I think I have been very lucky,” she says.
She admits that there are very few platforms that enable an actor to get noticed.
“The problem is that the platforms from where you can get spotted by someone from our film fraternity are few. Either you have to be a model doing ads or you have to win a beauty pageant and none of these are a cakewalk,” she said.
This svelte actress currently has three films in her kitty — the Shyam Benegal
directed Mahadev Ka Sajjanpur, Harman Baweja starrer Victory and Anil Kapoor’s Shortkut and says she has no complaints about how the industry has treated her so far.
“I don’t have any complaints because I think I have got some really nice opportunities and people have been very nice with me,” she says, adding, “Acting was something I always secretly desired to do and I’m living my dream.”
The romantic at heart
Amrita, who has acted in several romantic films, says she is a very big romantic at heart and adds that it was her role in Ishq Vishq that is most closer to the real person that she is. “I’m a very sacrificing, emotional person. Playing the role of Payal in the film was like playing me in front of the screen,” she says.
Amrita says that she believes in the classic, your-love-is-destined-for-you phrase. “I’m a very romantic person but I believe that if someone is destined to be with me, nothing can take the person away,” she adds.
“I’m not trying to desperately do something different that would make me change the image that I have built. I’m very happy if people in the industry find me a sweet girl-next-door,” she says.
She finds nothing wrong when the same girl-next-door goes through a glam makeover and starts flirting with guys in a pub. Suddenly, the girl-next-door which is the uber chic version of the Bharatiya Nari has gone through a sea change in definition.
“But you have to understand that this girl is not predictable. She can be hot and sexy too, she can be the life of a party and can also flirt with boys,” Amrita says.
And what does Amrita have to say about her new look in the forthcoming film Shortkut in which she is provocatively soaking the sun on a sandy beach?
“See, I have worn sexy clothes before too in films like Ab Ke Baras, Ishq Vishk, Main Hoon Na. The new thing that I have done is the way I have been acting like in My Name is Anthony Gonsalves in which I could subtly be seductive through my eyes and expressions. In Shortkut too, I have a role that demands me to be glamourous and attractive,” Amrita explains.
Now an established actress, Amrita started her career as a model and featured in several commercials. Having no well wishers in Bollywood, Amrita says she has been lucky to have got big movie offers.
“It’s difficult to establish yourself in our industry if you do not know someone. Only a few from the outside can barge into the industry. I think I have been very lucky,” she says.
She admits that there are very few platforms that enable an actor to get noticed.
“The problem is that the platforms from where you can get spotted by someone from our film fraternity are few. Either you have to be a model doing ads or you have to win a beauty pageant and none of these are a cakewalk,” she said.
This svelte actress currently has three films in her kitty — the Shyam Benegal
directed Mahadev Ka Sajjanpur, Harman Baweja starrer Victory and Anil Kapoor’s Shortkut and says she has no complaints about how the industry has treated her so far.
“I don’t have any complaints because I think I have got some really nice opportunities and people have been very nice with me,” she says, adding, “Acting was something I always secretly desired to do and I’m living my dream.”
The romantic at heart
Amrita, who has acted in several romantic films, says she is a very big romantic at heart and adds that it was her role in Ishq Vishq that is most closer to the real person that she is. “I’m a very sacrificing, emotional person. Playing the role of Payal in the film was like playing me in front of the screen,” she says.
Amrita says that she believes in the classic, your-love-is-destined-for-you phrase. “I’m a very romantic person but I believe that if someone is destined to be with me, nothing can take the person away,” she adds.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Sherlyn Chopra As a Moulin Rouge
Sherlyn Chopra will soon be seen in a video directed and choreographed by Remo D'souza who has choreographed several films and item songs. In the video Sherlyn will be seen in different avatars. In one she will be a 'Moulin Rouge' performer while in another she will be a typical Bollywood item girl with all the associated jhatkaas and matkaas donning a diamond encrusted bikini.
DJ Akbar Sami has remixed and reworked the track to give it a house and club touch. "The original track 'Dard' was more of a lounge track. While it was a great piece of music, it wasn't of the dance variety. The success of an album and a music video is primarily based on the popularity it enjoys at discotheques and clubs. We have reworked Sherlyn's original track to give it an international club and house feel."
The costumes have been especially designed by fashion designer Reza (of DEVDAS fame) with inputs from Sherlyn and Remo
"We worked on the look keeping in mind the music and the dance moves. Sherlyn is a great dancer and a sensual, sexy movement comes very naturally to her. Keeping her plus points in mind I designed the costumes for her, which includes a traditional sequence, a bikini sequence and also an international sequence."
Sherlyn's fans and viewers will have to wait for another month till it goes on air.
DJ Akbar Sami has remixed and reworked the track to give it a house and club touch. "The original track 'Dard' was more of a lounge track. While it was a great piece of music, it wasn't of the dance variety. The success of an album and a music video is primarily based on the popularity it enjoys at discotheques and clubs. We have reworked Sherlyn's original track to give it an international club and house feel."
The costumes have been especially designed by fashion designer Reza (of DEVDAS fame) with inputs from Sherlyn and Remo
"We worked on the look keeping in mind the music and the dance moves. Sherlyn is a great dancer and a sensual, sexy movement comes very naturally to her. Keeping her plus points in mind I designed the costumes for her, which includes a traditional sequence, a bikini sequence and also an international sequence."
Sherlyn's fans and viewers will have to wait for another month till it goes on air.
Amisha in a yellow bikini
Much preparation and hard work went into the shooting of Amisha Patel’s sensuous song in Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic .
Contrary to rumours, Amisha Patel isn’t doing an item number in the film, but has a proper role, though a brief one. Apparently, she plays a girl whose match Rani Mukherjee tries to make with Saif Ali Khan .
What’s grabbing the eyeballs before the film’s release is the sexy song “Lazy Lamhe” featuring Amisha in a yellow bikini designed by Manish Malhotra . However, shooting the song wasn’t a cakewalk for both Amisha and director Kunal Kohli .
The song was shot at a resort in Alibaug. Kohli initially planned to wrap the song within eight days. But it eventually took longer than that.
The number was set in and around a swimming pool. Since a part of the song shows Amisha going underwater, the actress had to train before doing the scenes. Also, Kohli got a special underwater camera to shoot those sequences.
However, when Amisha began to shoot, she developed fever because of repeatedly going into cold water in the month of January. Then, Kohli found a way out. He planned to heat up the pool’s water before shooting.
This doubled the task of the production team but the result was eventually achieved.
Finally, the song that was meant to be shot in 8 days was canned in two week’s time.
Contrary to rumours, Amisha Patel isn’t doing an item number in the film, but has a proper role, though a brief one. Apparently, she plays a girl whose match Rani Mukherjee tries to make with Saif Ali Khan .
What’s grabbing the eyeballs before the film’s release is the sexy song “Lazy Lamhe” featuring Amisha in a yellow bikini designed by Manish Malhotra . However, shooting the song wasn’t a cakewalk for both Amisha and director Kunal Kohli .
The song was shot at a resort in Alibaug. Kohli initially planned to wrap the song within eight days. But it eventually took longer than that.
The number was set in and around a swimming pool. Since a part of the song shows Amisha going underwater, the actress had to train before doing the scenes. Also, Kohli got a special underwater camera to shoot those sequences.
However, when Amisha began to shoot, she developed fever because of repeatedly going into cold water in the month of January. Then, Kohli found a way out. He planned to heat up the pool’s water before shooting.
This doubled the task of the production team but the result was eventually achieved.
Finally, the song that was meant to be shot in 8 days was canned in two week’s time.
Katrina Kaif’s skirt to raise
It has become somewhat customary for Katrina Kaif’s skirt to raise a few hackles.
We all know of the controversy that Katrina Kaif unwillingly created when she went to the holy Sufi shrine at Ajmer in a short skirt to shoot a scene for Vipul Shah’s film Namastey London . That controversy was resolved only after Shah decided to delete the sequence altogether from the film.
Now, an almost similar incident reportedly happened while shooting Shah’s home production Singh Is Kinng in Egypt.
Katrina was to shoot against the backdrop of the great pyramids along with co-star Akshay Kumar but the local police reportedly arrived at the scene and objected to Katrina’s outfit that exposed her bare legs.
Egypt is predominantly a Muslim nation and revealing outfits are not accepted in public places there.
Reports say director Anees Bazmee , who was determined to shoot at the pyramids, managed to get the matter resolved with the help of others.
And thankfully another skirt controversy was successfully skirted.
We all know of the controversy that Katrina Kaif unwillingly created when she went to the holy Sufi shrine at Ajmer in a short skirt to shoot a scene for Vipul Shah’s film Namastey London . That controversy was resolved only after Shah decided to delete the sequence altogether from the film.
Now, an almost similar incident reportedly happened while shooting Shah’s home production Singh Is Kinng in Egypt.
Katrina was to shoot against the backdrop of the great pyramids along with co-star Akshay Kumar but the local police reportedly arrived at the scene and objected to Katrina’s outfit that exposed her bare legs.
Egypt is predominantly a Muslim nation and revealing outfits are not accepted in public places there.
Reports say director Anees Bazmee , who was determined to shoot at the pyramids, managed to get the matter resolved with the help of others.
And thankfully another skirt controversy was successfully skirted.
Sexy Lara Dutta is the talk of the town
Being fit is the new mantra in Bollywood and everyone is hitting the gym with a vengeance.
The new entrant into the fit celebrity pack is the sexy Lara Dutta, whose new look is the talk of the town. Says Lara, “I am healthier than ever before because of all the working out I have been doing and feel that I am in my best form ever. I have never wanted to be waif-thin. And I now have a fit and lean figure,
which I have achieved all thanks to the strenuous training that I have been going through preparing for the movie Blue.” Wish the new, sexy Lara gets a new, sexy man in her life too...
The new entrant into the fit celebrity pack is the sexy Lara Dutta, whose new look is the talk of the town. Says Lara, “I am healthier than ever before because of all the working out I have been doing and feel that I am in my best form ever. I have never wanted to be waif-thin. And I now have a fit and lean figure,
which I have achieved all thanks to the strenuous training that I have been going through preparing for the movie Blue.” Wish the new, sexy Lara gets a new, sexy man in her life too...
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Sexy Sonal Chauhan In Esha Deol Out
After cutting three cakes on her birthday on May 16, yes, the same day as her debut film Jannat’s released, Sonal Chauhan has received the best birthday gift ever. “Jannat has opened to 100 percent,” gushes the ecstatic newcomer.Sonal who’s already made waves in the modeling industry has now been accepted with open arms by Bollywood, too
She’s bagging offers galore and now has hit box office gold with the stupendous opening of Jannat. Says Sonal, “It is the best birthday gift I have ever received. Jannat has released on my birthday and I’ve been told that it’s doing really well. Apparently, Jannat has fetched the biggest start after RAAZ, for the Bhatts.” The Bhatts seem to have a winner on hand and so does Sonal! In fact so happy are they that they have signed Sonal for their next after Jannat, Raaz 2 the sequel to Raaz. Not many know that Sonal replaced Esha Deol in Jannat. Esha’s loss is Sonal’s gain!
She’s bagging offers galore and now has hit box office gold with the stupendous opening of Jannat. Says Sonal, “It is the best birthday gift I have ever received. Jannat has released on my birthday and I’ve been told that it’s doing really well. Apparently, Jannat has fetched the biggest start after RAAZ, for the Bhatts.” The Bhatts seem to have a winner on hand and so does Sonal! In fact so happy are they that they have signed Sonal for their next after Jannat, Raaz 2 the sequel to Raaz. Not many know that Sonal replaced Esha Deol in Jannat. Esha’s loss is Sonal’s gain!
Dia replces Bips as 'sex bomb'
It’s sad yet true. Sanjay Gupta’s much waited and hyped flick, Acid Factory, will showcase Dia Mirza as ‘sex bomb’ replacing its previously finalized diva Bipasha Basu.
With elapsing time and increasing expectation from audience Bipasha had already visualized the releasing day of the flick. The proud Dia, replacing the bong beau, exclaims, “In all my previous films I have portrayed common and very normal girls.
I am quite happy and excited about my present offer of a sexy and hot character with which I can play a completely different role from my previous ones.”
Being the only heroine to show her glitz amongst the six Bollywoody hunks, Dia is already flying high in the sky. She underlines the fact that having no other feminine competitor in the flick she is doubly sure of getting all the whistles and winking gazes at herself only.
The character she is portraying in the film will be known as Deadly Max. “She is such a character who doesn’t regret any of her wrongdoings and never wish to explain them to anyone else.
I have done all my stunt scenes in the film myself only. During the shoot I got the chance of playing with guns for the first time in my life and I really enjoyed it”, Dia explains exuberantly.
It’s very usual that while there is only one flower amongst many thorns, the flower is subjected to attract attention. Dia, in the same way, will surely catch eyeballs.
But we only can advice Dia not to get mingled with so many actions and stunts otherwise she will pose just as the seventh hero in the film and audience will keep looking for the sexy gait of a missing diva in the acidic disaster.
With elapsing time and increasing expectation from audience Bipasha had already visualized the releasing day of the flick. The proud Dia, replacing the bong beau, exclaims, “In all my previous films I have portrayed common and very normal girls.
I am quite happy and excited about my present offer of a sexy and hot character with which I can play a completely different role from my previous ones.”
Being the only heroine to show her glitz amongst the six Bollywoody hunks, Dia is already flying high in the sky. She underlines the fact that having no other feminine competitor in the flick she is doubly sure of getting all the whistles and winking gazes at herself only.
The character she is portraying in the film will be known as Deadly Max. “She is such a character who doesn’t regret any of her wrongdoings and never wish to explain them to anyone else.
I have done all my stunt scenes in the film myself only. During the shoot I got the chance of playing with guns for the first time in my life and I really enjoyed it”, Dia explains exuberantly.
It’s very usual that while there is only one flower amongst many thorns, the flower is subjected to attract attention. Dia, in the same way, will surely catch eyeballs.
But we only can advice Dia not to get mingled with so many actions and stunts otherwise she will pose just as the seventh hero in the film and audience will keep looking for the sexy gait of a missing diva in the acidic disaster.
Tanushree Dutta Says Gymming Gives Me A Sexy Shape
Since I’m very particular about my fitness levels, I spend a lot of time at the gym. Normally, I try to make it about five times a week. My workout regimen includes cardio and weights that are decided by my personal instructor.
Needless to say, what I’ve achieved vis-a-vis my toned body is all thanks to a lot of hard work.
Although I know yoga helps a great deal, it’s not for me, I don’t have the patience for it. Even when it comes to meditation, I just can’t concentrate – my mind wanders all over the world... Fortunately, I’ve always been skinny, but I’ve still had to be very particular because you can’t achieve a good, healthy and a toned look without the help of exercises and a good diet.
My daily diet
I don’t believe in starving myself, so I have a regular diet. But, I do make sure what I eat is cooked in olive oil that’s low in calories. As a kid, I had a major sweet tooth, but now, I have sweets only once in a while. Ditto for pizzas and burgers. For breakfast, I have either poha or toast and egg or dalia, and my meals later in the day comprise dal, roti, rice and sabzi. And, yes, lots of salads too. In fact, I have a weakness for salads.
My happiness quotient
The one thing that keeps me happy is having my family around me. Couple this with the feeling of being fit and active and being able to work hard towards my goals in life. What also gives me a high is my reading, watching movies and cooking which is a great stress buster for me.
Needless to say, what I’ve achieved vis-a-vis my toned body is all thanks to a lot of hard work.
Although I know yoga helps a great deal, it’s not for me, I don’t have the patience for it. Even when it comes to meditation, I just can’t concentrate – my mind wanders all over the world... Fortunately, I’ve always been skinny, but I’ve still had to be very particular because you can’t achieve a good, healthy and a toned look without the help of exercises and a good diet.
My daily diet
I don’t believe in starving myself, so I have a regular diet. But, I do make sure what I eat is cooked in olive oil that’s low in calories. As a kid, I had a major sweet tooth, but now, I have sweets only once in a while. Ditto for pizzas and burgers. For breakfast, I have either poha or toast and egg or dalia, and my meals later in the day comprise dal, roti, rice and sabzi. And, yes, lots of salads too. In fact, I have a weakness for salads.
My happiness quotient
The one thing that keeps me happy is having my family around me. Couple this with the feeling of being fit and active and being able to work hard towards my goals in life. What also gives me a high is my reading, watching movies and cooking which is a great stress buster for me.
Dhoni is a better actor than a cricketer: Hot Bindu
What’s it like to play Dhoni’s girlfriend in a leading battery commercial?
Oh great! After working with him, I realised that he is a better actor than a cricketer (laughs)! I even told him that ‘It doesn’t seem like you are India skipper, Dhoni.’ I was bowled over when he responded by saying, ‘I am not Dhoni; I’m his dummy!’ In fact, Ishant Sharma was also part of the commercial and he, too, is extremely sweet.
Will it be a sixer if the ODI skipper proposes to you?
No way. It’s good to watch him play on the field. Off it, he is so caught up with endorsing that there won’t be any time left for me (laughs).
Will you be a taker for Dhoni the model or Dhoni the cricketer?
Dhoni, the model, of course.
And do you know which team he’s part of in the IPL?
Is it Chennai? I am not too sure! Can’t see beyond Sourav in cricket.
You were playing the lead in Meghbalika. But you seem to have disappeared from the small screen after that...
I enjoyed playing Shalmoli’s role in Meghbalika. I had even cut down on print ads and commercials during that period. But after three years, I thought I would shift to Mumbai, where my family was. Besides, there was nothing much to do in Tollywood. Frankly speaking, Bengali movies are not my cup of tea. Offers did come from Ravi Ojha, for his megaserial Mohona, and from Agnidev Chatterjee, but those weren’t meaty enough.
Do you feel then that Bengali movies are not up to the mark?
It’s not that. Bengali films are not for me. I want to work with Riingo though. I feel he is a promising director.
People say it’s tough in Mumbai...
It’s tough everywhere. But there are plenty of opportunities in Mumbai. Even an extra in a
commercial, draws nearly Rs 25,000 there. I’ve had to turn down many offers because I believe in quality not quantity.
Why have you declined offers in Mumbai so early in your career?
I said no to an ad with SRK for a leading computer company because it was a blink-and-miss role. I regret having done a hair oil ad with Deepika Padukone, because all I had was one dialogue and a good frame. I also opted out of a hair removing cream ad which had Kareena Kapoor. Insignificant work hinders careergraph. You know, I got an offer to feature in Sonu Niggaam’s music video but I preferred not to take it because I’d have to sport a costume similar to Zeenat Aman’s in Satyam Shivam Sundaram. I’m not so insecure that I’ll say yes to anything that comes my way. I’ve even said no to big screen offers.
What kind of roles were you offered?
Ram Gopal Varma’s assistant is making a film, for which he approached me. But I had to wear a bikini for one of the scenes and I declined. Samar Khan requested me to do an item number for his film Shaurya, but I don’t want to start my career being an item girl. Rozza did the number. I want to be like Rani Mukerji or Kajol not Mallika Sherawat. I declined a lead role in a megaserial called Meri Devrani as it was a three-year contract. I don’t want to bind myself in a bahu’s role for that long!
Are you flaunting a full kitty now?
By God’s grace, yes. I will be playing a lead role in a Tamil film. Other than that, I have been shortlisted by directors like Shivam Nayar and Rajat Kapoor for untitled big screen projects. I’m keeping my fingers crossed! And thanks to Mumbai models who are not very comfortable wearing saris, I’m doing a lot of sari ads! I am also the brand ambassador of a leading jewellery brand. So, all’s well on the workfront as of now.
The Relief For Sexy Katrina
Changing partners is very oldy vogue in Bollywood and when it comes to super-spoilt-stars like Salman, the trend hits its most effective zone. Thus when the news of Salman adding spice to his life with the Brazilian model Bruna broke out, Katrina felt alarmed.
But Katrina must have taken a sigh of relief after Brazilian model Bruna dismissed the rumours about her relationship with Salman Khan. The model turned VJ has stated that there’s nothing cooking up between her and Bollywood’s spoiled brat Sallu Mia.
The gimmicky date between Salman and Bruna fueled up more after the news of Salman again slapping Katrina on the sets of Subash Ghai’s Yuvraj hit the media.
But Bruna had quoted that Salman is totally devoted towards Katrina, who had been with Salman whenever she met him.
Meanwhile, Bruna also added that she is involved in a relationship with a restaurateur named Sunny who owns two resto-lounges in Mumbai.
Apart from Subash Ghai’s Yuvraj, Katrina is also busy shooting for Siingh Is King with Akshay Kumar and Rajkumar Santohi’s Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani opposite Ranbir Kapoor.
But all the while bechari Katrina’s concentration has more been with her flamboyant boyfriend. And with such a confirmation from Bruna herself, Katrina can now peacefully pose her gaud for her directors.
Well, the relief for Katrina is for sure, if in the meanwhile Sallu doesn’t get anyone else worth gazing at!
But Katrina must have taken a sigh of relief after Brazilian model Bruna dismissed the rumours about her relationship with Salman Khan. The model turned VJ has stated that there’s nothing cooking up between her and Bollywood’s spoiled brat Sallu Mia.
The gimmicky date between Salman and Bruna fueled up more after the news of Salman again slapping Katrina on the sets of Subash Ghai’s Yuvraj hit the media.
But Bruna had quoted that Salman is totally devoted towards Katrina, who had been with Salman whenever she met him.
Meanwhile, Bruna also added that she is involved in a relationship with a restaurateur named Sunny who owns two resto-lounges in Mumbai.
Apart from Subash Ghai’s Yuvraj, Katrina is also busy shooting for Siingh Is King with Akshay Kumar and Rajkumar Santohi’s Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani opposite Ranbir Kapoor.
But all the while bechari Katrina’s concentration has more been with her flamboyant boyfriend. And with such a confirmation from Bruna herself, Katrina can now peacefully pose her gaud for her directors.
Well, the relief for Katrina is for sure, if in the meanwhile Sallu doesn’t get anyone else worth gazing at!
Meghna Naidu- It's Hot
Mehgna Naidu and Shaswati come together after Kaliyon Kam Chaman again. This time with a video called It's Hot. Meghna feels that the song is just cool.
"Shaswati has a great voice and we had a ball though the shooting was not easy. We shot in locations that we would otherwise never do in life.And enjoyed being together as a team."
Here's looking forward to more of this hot babe who is incidentally awaiting the release of her film Rivaaz that will project a differential and more serious image of her on her silver screen.
"Shaswati has a great voice and we had a ball though the shooting was not easy. We shot in locations that we would otherwise never do in life.And enjoyed being together as a team."
Here's looking forward to more of this hot babe who is incidentally awaiting the release of her film Rivaaz that will project a differential and more serious image of her on her silver screen.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Sexy Monalaizza aka Smriti Irani of Pakistan to debut in Bollywood
Monalaizza is yet another gorgeous actress imported hot from Pakistan all the way to make the land of Bollywood little more sizzling with increasing mercury of gaudy screens. Known to be Smriti Irani of Pakistani television, the lass has really created a khalbali amongst Bollywood producers with her fresh bud image.
The actress, a beautiful gift to the tinsel town, is thought to be a search by music mogul Bhushan Kumar. Director Pooja Bhatt seems to be very excited with her debut movie Kajraare where Monalaizza is starring opposite Himesh Reshammiya. Monalaizza would be seen portraying the character of a nymphet in distress.
“The character is just fabulous and I am very lucky to be making a debut in Bollywood with Kajraare. The emotions which my character has to essay are immense,” speaks elated Monaliazza.
Kajraare is also going to be the first film as a director for Pooja Bhatt outside her own production house.
Bhushan Kumar has been so impressed with Monalaizza that he has already signed a combo pack contract of three films with her. Seemingly, Monalaizza will soon be the darling Mona of Bollywood but who, amongst producers, will play the role of Loin is all that matters.
The actress, a beautiful gift to the tinsel town, is thought to be a search by music mogul Bhushan Kumar. Director Pooja Bhatt seems to be very excited with her debut movie Kajraare where Monalaizza is starring opposite Himesh Reshammiya. Monalaizza would be seen portraying the character of a nymphet in distress.
“The character is just fabulous and I am very lucky to be making a debut in Bollywood with Kajraare. The emotions which my character has to essay are immense,” speaks elated Monaliazza.
Kajraare is also going to be the first film as a director for Pooja Bhatt outside her own production house.
Bhushan Kumar has been so impressed with Monalaizza that he has already signed a combo pack contract of three films with her. Seemingly, Monalaizza will soon be the darling Mona of Bollywood but who, amongst producers, will play the role of Loin is all that matters.
New hottie in town: Amrita Rao
If you think Mumbai’s soaring temperature has anything to do with global warming, think again.
BT has found a plausible reason behind the rising mercury. It’s actress Amrita Rao who’s setting the pulses racing of all hot-blooded men in a sexilicious new avtar. Hot, sizzling and straight off the beaches of Mauritius, the actress shares her first look from Anil Kapoor’s film Shortkut. Bollywood’s sexy sirens need not lose heart, though. This girl’s not looking to steal their sex tags and insists that she’s still the girl-next-door
Excerpts from an interview with the new hottie in town:
You’re sizzling in this new avtar. What brought about the transition?
There’s no transition. It’s just a look I sport for a song in Anil Kapoor’s Shortkut. And the credit goes to Anil, Manish Malhotra who’s styled my look, and Bosco-Ceasar who’ve choreographed the song. As an actress, I’m just their canvas.
Were you apprehensive about carrying off such a look?
Not at all. I think every girl has a sensuous side. In fact, sensuality completes a woman. But for me sensuality is incomplete without a woman’s grace and dignity. As long as I am comfortable, I can carry off any look.
Is it a conscious effort to move away from your girl-next-door image?
No, nothing of that sort. It’s just that as an actress I get to play and discover many facets to my personality. And they are just extensions of who I am or I can be, but not the real me. Once the arclights turn off and I hear pack up... I’m back to being myself, a girl-next-door. I’m not interested in earning a new sexy image.
From the demure Poonam in Vivaah to the glam diva in Shortkut, you’re convincing...
Poonam was Sooraj Barjatya’s conviction and this look is Manish’s vision. As an actress, I always give every role my best. Fortunately my face can accommodate these makeovers and the rest is all God’s grace.
What’s your take on the size zero syndrome in Bollywood...
Almost everyone seems to be getting paranoid about their weight. It’s quite unfortunate since a lot of young kids try to ape such celebrities without realising the consequences. The aim should be to stay fit and healthy, and not attain a size zero.
Three big films coming up, you must be excited about 2008?
Absolutely! A village girl in Mr Shyam Benegal’s Mahadev, a glam–diva in Anil Kapoor’s Shortkut, and a medical student in Ajit Pal’s Victory, it’s like living three different lives in one year!
How come a hot single girl like you has no man in your life?
I am sure my man is pretty much on this planet and I am waiting for that beautiful moment when our journeys become one.
BT has found a plausible reason behind the rising mercury. It’s actress Amrita Rao who’s setting the pulses racing of all hot-blooded men in a sexilicious new avtar. Hot, sizzling and straight off the beaches of Mauritius, the actress shares her first look from Anil Kapoor’s film Shortkut. Bollywood’s sexy sirens need not lose heart, though. This girl’s not looking to steal their sex tags and insists that she’s still the girl-next-door
Excerpts from an interview with the new hottie in town:
You’re sizzling in this new avtar. What brought about the transition?
There’s no transition. It’s just a look I sport for a song in Anil Kapoor’s Shortkut. And the credit goes to Anil, Manish Malhotra who’s styled my look, and Bosco-Ceasar who’ve choreographed the song. As an actress, I’m just their canvas.
Were you apprehensive about carrying off such a look?
Not at all. I think every girl has a sensuous side. In fact, sensuality completes a woman. But for me sensuality is incomplete without a woman’s grace and dignity. As long as I am comfortable, I can carry off any look.
Is it a conscious effort to move away from your girl-next-door image?
No, nothing of that sort. It’s just that as an actress I get to play and discover many facets to my personality. And they are just extensions of who I am or I can be, but not the real me. Once the arclights turn off and I hear pack up... I’m back to being myself, a girl-next-door. I’m not interested in earning a new sexy image.
From the demure Poonam in Vivaah to the glam diva in Shortkut, you’re convincing...
Poonam was Sooraj Barjatya’s conviction and this look is Manish’s vision. As an actress, I always give every role my best. Fortunately my face can accommodate these makeovers and the rest is all God’s grace.
What’s your take on the size zero syndrome in Bollywood...
Almost everyone seems to be getting paranoid about their weight. It’s quite unfortunate since a lot of young kids try to ape such celebrities without realising the consequences. The aim should be to stay fit and healthy, and not attain a size zero.
Three big films coming up, you must be excited about 2008?
Absolutely! A village girl in Mr Shyam Benegal’s Mahadev, a glam–diva in Anil Kapoor’s Shortkut, and a medical student in Ajit Pal’s Victory, it’s like living three different lives in one year!
How come a hot single girl like you has no man in your life?
I am sure my man is pretty much on this planet and I am waiting for that beautiful moment when our journeys become one.
Bollywood Actress Hrishitaa turns sexy!
Hrishitaa Bhatt is getting all the accolades for her music video, Daaku Daddy.
The video is cute, full of fun and Hrishitaa’s comic timing has come to the fore. And tipping up the comedy scales will be Don Muthuswamy, which is going to release soon.
And unlike her other films, Ms Bhatt is excited upbeat about this film, which also stars Mithun Chakraborty. Although she plays down her role, she is all praise for Mithunda’s comedy.
But more than anything, the actor who has also upped the style quotient and is the cynosure of all eyes with her bold new sexy avatar. “It’s quite an interesting role and we had a riot on the sets whilst shooting for this film,” reveals Hrishitaa. Any takers for a sexy Hrishitaa?
The video is cute, full of fun and Hrishitaa’s comic timing has come to the fore. And tipping up the comedy scales will be Don Muthuswamy, which is going to release soon.
And unlike her other films, Ms Bhatt is excited upbeat about this film, which also stars Mithun Chakraborty. Although she plays down her role, she is all praise for Mithunda’s comedy.
But more than anything, the actor who has also upped the style quotient and is the cynosure of all eyes with her bold new sexy avatar. “It’s quite an interesting role and we had a riot on the sets whilst shooting for this film,” reveals Hrishitaa. Any takers for a sexy Hrishitaa?
Actress Aarti Chhabria's Midnight snack!
Guilty pleasure: Having a dessert after every meal since I have a
major sweet tooth
- High spirits: I am not a regular drinker but I enjoy a Kahlua sometimes
- Juices: I love juices like carrot, apple, sweet lime and fresh orange juice in the morning
- Meats: Chicken dishes are my favourite. I also relish Goan fish curry and crab
- Kinky surprise: Is tomato sauce. I can have it with almost anything
- Midnight snack:
If I have to have something late at night, it has to be home-made pizza
- Sinful indulgence: Is a chocolate mousse cake and a plate of sizzling hot brownies
- Haven’t thrown away: I never throw away chocolates and cheese
- Can’t do without: Something to drink along with my food. It could be
nimbu pani, a khus sharbat or even a glass of lassi
major sweet tooth
- High spirits: I am not a regular drinker but I enjoy a Kahlua sometimes
- Juices: I love juices like carrot, apple, sweet lime and fresh orange juice in the morning
- Meats: Chicken dishes are my favourite. I also relish Goan fish curry and crab
- Kinky surprise: Is tomato sauce. I can have it with almost anything
- Midnight snack:
If I have to have something late at night, it has to be home-made pizza
- Sinful indulgence: Is a chocolate mousse cake and a plate of sizzling hot brownies
- Haven’t thrown away: I never throw away chocolates and cheese
- Can’t do without: Something to drink along with my food. It could be
nimbu pani, a khus sharbat or even a glass of lassi
Hot Mandira Bedi in Kolkata?
It’s a question Mandira Bedi has been asked ever since IPL bowled us over: Why’s she missing in action? “I’m watching all the games and am staying on in Kolkata just to catch the match.
But it’s a pity that we kept talking about the wedding of cricket and entertainment, and now, when it’s happened, I’m not part of the baraat! I would have loved to be a part of it,” she smiles, as we note a hint of disappointment.
“But I’m grateful for what the channel has given me. Before 2003, I was a one-dimensional person, doing only TV and theatre. The World Cup made me an anchor and connected me to the game. I learnt a lot on the job. I suddenly found myself in the midst of technical discussions, sitting among experts. There’s been a lot of growth since then,” confesses the cricket buff, whose current favourite is Shane Warne.
“In India, everyone is very possessive about cricket. It’s very male-dominated. Many people were outraged at the start of the 2003 World Cup but I managed to win some of them over,” smiles the animated anchor-actor, letting us in on a little-known dimension of hers — “I’m a personality of extremes. When I’m happy, I can chew off someone’s ear chattering, and when I’m sad, I retreat into a shell.” And when she starts talking about her forthcoming film Meerabai Not Out, we can see what she means! The role is clearly close to her heart. “If I saw anyone else playing the role of Meera Achrekar, I’d say, now that’s a role I’d love to play! The only thing Meera and I have in common is cricket. There’s a reference to me in the film, where someone tells Meera, ‘Yeh toh Mandir Bedi lagti hai!’ And she retorts, ‘I don’t look like her, she looks like me. And I wear full clothes!’” Mandy says, breaking into a chuckle.
The joke is not lost on us, as we ask her about the bold shoot she did for a men’s magazine recently. “My parents were very disturbed by it.
I have an imaginary list of things in my head, and I tick them as I go along. This is something that was there on my list, which I’ve ticked off, never to do again. I’ve recently done a swimsuit shoot for a health magazine, and shared the images with my parents before they were published,” says the fitness freak who’s all for size zero, provided it’s not at the cost of her health.
Coming back to her films, Mandira says, “Kumble has a guest appearance in Meerabai..., which will release shortly after the IPL. My next movie is titled Mumbai Chakachak.” We ask her if she’ll be seen in a Raj Kaushal film, and she quips, “There was a lot of friction when we worked together in the past, and so we’ve decided not to bring our professional relationship home. You know, some husbands and wives have a pact that they’ll never work together... It’s safer!”
But Mandira ‘Shanti’ Bedi is not known for playing safe — she talked cricket in noodlestraps, refused to be part of “regressive” serials and dared to don any hat that caught her fancy. Here’s hoping that the imaginary to-do list in her pretty little head only grows longer.
But it’s a pity that we kept talking about the wedding of cricket and entertainment, and now, when it’s happened, I’m not part of the baraat! I would have loved to be a part of it,” she smiles, as we note a hint of disappointment.
“But I’m grateful for what the channel has given me. Before 2003, I was a one-dimensional person, doing only TV and theatre. The World Cup made me an anchor and connected me to the game. I learnt a lot on the job. I suddenly found myself in the midst of technical discussions, sitting among experts. There’s been a lot of growth since then,” confesses the cricket buff, whose current favourite is Shane Warne.
“In India, everyone is very possessive about cricket. It’s very male-dominated. Many people were outraged at the start of the 2003 World Cup but I managed to win some of them over,” smiles the animated anchor-actor, letting us in on a little-known dimension of hers — “I’m a personality of extremes. When I’m happy, I can chew off someone’s ear chattering, and when I’m sad, I retreat into a shell.” And when she starts talking about her forthcoming film Meerabai Not Out, we can see what she means! The role is clearly close to her heart. “If I saw anyone else playing the role of Meera Achrekar, I’d say, now that’s a role I’d love to play! The only thing Meera and I have in common is cricket. There’s a reference to me in the film, where someone tells Meera, ‘Yeh toh Mandir Bedi lagti hai!’ And she retorts, ‘I don’t look like her, she looks like me. And I wear full clothes!’” Mandy says, breaking into a chuckle.
The joke is not lost on us, as we ask her about the bold shoot she did for a men’s magazine recently. “My parents were very disturbed by it.
I have an imaginary list of things in my head, and I tick them as I go along. This is something that was there on my list, which I’ve ticked off, never to do again. I’ve recently done a swimsuit shoot for a health magazine, and shared the images with my parents before they were published,” says the fitness freak who’s all for size zero, provided it’s not at the cost of her health.
Coming back to her films, Mandira says, “Kumble has a guest appearance in Meerabai..., which will release shortly after the IPL. My next movie is titled Mumbai Chakachak.” We ask her if she’ll be seen in a Raj Kaushal film, and she quips, “There was a lot of friction when we worked together in the past, and so we’ve decided not to bring our professional relationship home. You know, some husbands and wives have a pact that they’ll never work together... It’s safer!”
But Mandira ‘Shanti’ Bedi is not known for playing safe — she talked cricket in noodlestraps, refused to be part of “regressive” serials and dared to don any hat that caught her fancy. Here’s hoping that the imaginary to-do list in her pretty little head only grows longer.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Sexy Esha Deol As Sania Mirza
Sania Mirza. The film titled I For India will be produced by Deepak R Gandhi - MD of Umbrella Films in collaboration with Los Angeles-based Distant Horizon Films. Gandhi has recently completed a comedy film, Kuchh Khel Kuchh Masti.When contacted, Hemant Das, the director of the film, says, “The film is definitely inspired by the life of Sania Mirza.But it’s best to say that it is based on anybody who dreams of making it big and who chases the dream against all odds.”Esha Deol. So what are the similarities between the film and the tennis icon’s life? Hemant says diplomatically, “We are definitely not drawing up any biographical inspiration. However, there might be some character traits similar to Ms Mirza. It’s a mix of fiction and reality.”And who has been signed to play the title role? “We have Esha Deol in mind,”
adds the debutante director.Any guesses for who will play Sania’s love interest, Shahid Kapur?
adds the debutante director.Any guesses for who will play Sania’s love interest, Shahid Kapur?
Ekta Kapoor:superstars of tomorrow.
Now the reality can be revealed. Even as Ekta Kapoor enters the cluttured realm of reality shows with Kissko Milega Ticket To Bollywood on the fledgling channel 9 X, she's already working on her second reality show, this one on Sony.
According to a source, television czarina is now working on a reality show called Gharwali Baharwali.
"It'll feature tv stars dancing with their reel and real partners. For example Ronit Roy will be seen waltzing with his wife Neelam and with his screen wife Tulsi (Smriti Irani) from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Tthi.
The idea is to bring the lives of tv stars to the audience in a way that takes them away and brings them closer to the soaps that they are famous for," says a source.
In the meanwhile preparations for Kissko Milega Ticket To Bollywood are on full swiing.
It's finally been decided that the two wannabes superstars selected from this reality show will work in Ekta-Balajee's 70-crore rupee project directed by Apoorva Lakhia.
Says Ekta, "The film will be called Generation Next. And it will feature the two talents from our show Kissko Milega Bollywood…who we feel are going to be the superstars of tomorrow.
Obviously we've to have top-of-the-line talent emerging from the show otherwise we wouldn't feature them in a film budgeted at 70 crores."
The lineup of mentors on Kissko Milega Bollywood Ka Ticket is yet to be decided. But the buzz is that Ekta has roped in old friends Shabana Azmi and Shatrughan Sinha along with Jackie Shroff, Kirron Kher and Mahesh Manjrekar.
Preparing on Wednesday for a flash-visit to Malaysia for business negotiations Ekta said, "Stepping into reality tv is one of the many new things Balajee is doing this year."
According to a source, television czarina is now working on a reality show called Gharwali Baharwali.
"It'll feature tv stars dancing with their reel and real partners. For example Ronit Roy will be seen waltzing with his wife Neelam and with his screen wife Tulsi (Smriti Irani) from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Tthi.
The idea is to bring the lives of tv stars to the audience in a way that takes them away and brings them closer to the soaps that they are famous for," says a source.
In the meanwhile preparations for Kissko Milega Ticket To Bollywood are on full swiing.
It's finally been decided that the two wannabes superstars selected from this reality show will work in Ekta-Balajee's 70-crore rupee project directed by Apoorva Lakhia.
Says Ekta, "The film will be called Generation Next. And it will feature the two talents from our show Kissko Milega Bollywood…who we feel are going to be the superstars of tomorrow.
Obviously we've to have top-of-the-line talent emerging from the show otherwise we wouldn't feature them in a film budgeted at 70 crores."
The lineup of mentors on Kissko Milega Bollywood Ka Ticket is yet to be decided. But the buzz is that Ekta has roped in old friends Shabana Azmi and Shatrughan Sinha along with Jackie Shroff, Kirron Kher and Mahesh Manjrekar.
Preparing on Wednesday for a flash-visit to Malaysia for business negotiations Ekta said, "Stepping into reality tv is one of the many new things Balajee is doing this year."
People still talk about our romantic Kiss:Vidya Balan
Now it can be told. The reason Maddy and Vidya look so much in love is Maddy's 2-year old son Vedant.
The child bonded so beautifully with Vidya on the sets of Guru that she became a part of Madhavan and his wife Sarita's inner circle.
All said and done, it's just an ad. But the chemistry that Vidya Balan and Madhavan share in the ad for a mobile company has spurred movie makers to plan at least a couple of movies with them together.
In fact the cellphone company has now decided to put out a series of ads featuring Madhavan and Vidya as a couple connecting emotionally on the phone. Madhavan has been running in and out of Mumbai to complete these ads.
Says the busy Southern star, "Initially I was only the brand ambassador for Airtel's southern market. But now they've signed me on for the whole country. And we've shot a series of ads with Vidya and me.
For the last one week I've been running in and out Mumbai and Chennai. During the day-time I'm in Chennai shooting for a Tamil film. Then I take a night flight to Mumbai to dub for the ads."
Curiously Maddy and Vidya have hardly shot together for these ads about love and togetherness.
"We've just done one shot together. The rest has been shot with the two of us separately. It's strange people have noticed so much chemistry between us when we aren't even together in the ad.
My wife Sarita loves the ad. She thinks Vidya is better than me in the ad.But then she's my harshest critic. All three of us Sarita, Vedant and I adore Vidya."
Vidya has done ads prior to her acting career. This is her first ad post-stardom.
She thoroughly enjoyed doing this new yet old experience. "Years ago I was supposed to do Tamil film with Maddy. Then we were also supposed to do a Deepa Mehta film together.
I think Maddy and I were destined to special things in limited space. Both of us had cameos in Mani Ratnam's Guru. People still talk about our romantic scene in the rain (including a kiss).
Now the Airtel ads. It's unbelievable how much chemistry people have seen between us in those few seconds. I always say it's the moments that make a romance.
The child bonded so beautifully with Vidya on the sets of Guru that she became a part of Madhavan and his wife Sarita's inner circle.
All said and done, it's just an ad. But the chemistry that Vidya Balan and Madhavan share in the ad for a mobile company has spurred movie makers to plan at least a couple of movies with them together.
In fact the cellphone company has now decided to put out a series of ads featuring Madhavan and Vidya as a couple connecting emotionally on the phone. Madhavan has been running in and out of Mumbai to complete these ads.
Says the busy Southern star, "Initially I was only the brand ambassador for Airtel's southern market. But now they've signed me on for the whole country. And we've shot a series of ads with Vidya and me.
For the last one week I've been running in and out Mumbai and Chennai. During the day-time I'm in Chennai shooting for a Tamil film. Then I take a night flight to Mumbai to dub for the ads."
Curiously Maddy and Vidya have hardly shot together for these ads about love and togetherness.
"We've just done one shot together. The rest has been shot with the two of us separately. It's strange people have noticed so much chemistry between us when we aren't even together in the ad.
My wife Sarita loves the ad. She thinks Vidya is better than me in the ad.But then she's my harshest critic. All three of us Sarita, Vedant and I adore Vidya."
Vidya has done ads prior to her acting career. This is her first ad post-stardom.
She thoroughly enjoyed doing this new yet old experience. "Years ago I was supposed to do Tamil film with Maddy. Then we were also supposed to do a Deepa Mehta film together.
I think Maddy and I were destined to special things in limited space. Both of us had cameos in Mani Ratnam's Guru. People still talk about our romantic scene in the rain (including a kiss).
Now the Airtel ads. It's unbelievable how much chemistry people have seen between us in those few seconds. I always say it's the moments that make a romance.
Hot Actress Koena Mitra Angry ?
In case you've been wondering why Koena Mitra was missing from the promos of the film "Anamika", here's why - she is angry about her voice being dubbed by someone else and also claims that her role was left "incomplete".
"Why should my voice be dubbed when other actresses who can't even speak Hindi can speak in their own voice?" Koena told IANS. The film stars Minissha Lamba and Dino Morea in the lead roles.
Says Koena: "If the producers have been saying that I kept away because I was the mystery element in the film then they're not telling the truth. I chose not to promote the film because they dubbed my voice without even asking me.
"Not only that, my role is incomplete. We were supposed to shoot some more scenes to justify the character. They took my bulk dates and never shot those scenes."
"I was very happy with the way my character had been written. I was given to understand it'd be something like Kajol in 'Gupt' and Priyanka Chopra in 'Aitraaz'. But I didn't get any of the projection that those actresses did in the publicity. And audiences had no clue why I was a killer beyond one passing dialogue. And by covering my face with a mask on the posters they gave away the suspense."
Koena is most certainly upset. "Throughout the pre-release they kept calling and saying, 'You must see the way you've performed'. Arrey, why were they taking credit for the way I performed? They should've been more concerned with what they promised and didn't deliver."
According to Koena she had to request for the smallest of requirements. "I've never had this experience before. Normally, these are things that are taken care of automatically. I was really pissed off. That's why I didn't attend any of their press events or even the music release."
She takes a deep breath. "Suddenly one day someone from the production called and said my voice had been dubbed. Without my consent! I was shocked. I called to ask why they did this to me. Normally you need a letter of consent before doing something like this...I feel it was totally uncalled for.
"Sad, because it was a great role and the director Anant Mahadevan worked really hard on my look and character."
"I didn't want to talk about all this. But from now on I'll have everything in writing. I did the film because of Dharam Oberoi who was at that time with Sanjay Gupta. Because of them I didn't even discuss money. But later my cheque for 'Anamika' bounced repeatedly. Till now they haven't cleared my designer's dues, the cheque bounced three times. I had to pay my designer from my own pocket. And now the producer's office has vanished. No wonder stars shy away from independent producers."
"Why should my voice be dubbed when other actresses who can't even speak Hindi can speak in their own voice?" Koena told IANS. The film stars Minissha Lamba and Dino Morea in the lead roles.
Says Koena: "If the producers have been saying that I kept away because I was the mystery element in the film then they're not telling the truth. I chose not to promote the film because they dubbed my voice without even asking me.
"Not only that, my role is incomplete. We were supposed to shoot some more scenes to justify the character. They took my bulk dates and never shot those scenes."
"I was very happy with the way my character had been written. I was given to understand it'd be something like Kajol in 'Gupt' and Priyanka Chopra in 'Aitraaz'. But I didn't get any of the projection that those actresses did in the publicity. And audiences had no clue why I was a killer beyond one passing dialogue. And by covering my face with a mask on the posters they gave away the suspense."
Koena is most certainly upset. "Throughout the pre-release they kept calling and saying, 'You must see the way you've performed'. Arrey, why were they taking credit for the way I performed? They should've been more concerned with what they promised and didn't deliver."
According to Koena she had to request for the smallest of requirements. "I've never had this experience before. Normally, these are things that are taken care of automatically. I was really pissed off. That's why I didn't attend any of their press events or even the music release."
She takes a deep breath. "Suddenly one day someone from the production called and said my voice had been dubbed. Without my consent! I was shocked. I called to ask why they did this to me. Normally you need a letter of consent before doing something like this...I feel it was totally uncalled for.
"Sad, because it was a great role and the director Anant Mahadevan worked really hard on my look and character."
"I didn't want to talk about all this. But from now on I'll have everything in writing. I did the film because of Dharam Oberoi who was at that time with Sanjay Gupta. Because of them I didn't even discuss money. But later my cheque for 'Anamika' bounced repeatedly. Till now they haven't cleared my designer's dues, the cheque bounced three times. I had to pay my designer from my own pocket. And now the producer's office has vanished. No wonder stars shy away from independent producers."
Malaika Arora Scans Sexy for Metropolitan Magazine
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Sexy Bollywood Actress Amrita Arora wants to prove that sister Malaika Arora Khan is not the only ‘hot’ one in the family. And fashion magazine Cosmopolitan has helped her do it by putting her on the cover of their latest edition summer edition.
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Sexy Bollywood Actress Amrita Arora wants to prove that sister Malaika Arora Khan is not the only ‘hot’ one in the family. And fashion magazine Cosmopolitan has helped her do it by putting her on the cover of their latest edition summer edition.
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
Sexy Mallika in another Hollywood film
American film called The Aquarian Gospel.
The film is based on Jesus Christ's life (especially his early years) and will be directed by Australian filmmaker, Drew Heriot, who earlier directed the smash hit docu-feature, The Secret.
There has been a belief that Christ, between the age of 13 yrs and 30 yrs, traveled through India, Tibet, Persia, Greece and Egypt. Mallika would be playing the role of Saraswati, one of Yeshua's (Jesus) loyal friends whom he meets while he travels through India.
Interestingly, Mallika even played an Indian princess from the period era in The Myth which bombed at the box-office. In fact, Mallika's appearance after all the hue-and- cry was just a blink and a miss kind of a role.
Well, let's see if Madame Sherawat has a better and bigger role this time around.
The film is based on Jesus Christ's life (especially his early years) and will be directed by Australian filmmaker, Drew Heriot, who earlier directed the smash hit docu-feature, The Secret.
There has been a belief that Christ, between the age of 13 yrs and 30 yrs, traveled through India, Tibet, Persia, Greece and Egypt. Mallika would be playing the role of Saraswati, one of Yeshua's (Jesus) loyal friends whom he meets while he travels through India.
Interestingly, Mallika even played an Indian princess from the period era in The Myth which bombed at the box-office. In fact, Mallika's appearance after all the hue-and- cry was just a blink and a miss kind of a role.
Well, let's see if Madame Sherawat has a better and bigger role this time around.
Language is no problem for Sophie Choudhury
Very few actresses can boast of being an all rounder, but Sophie Choudhury is one and few know about it. What’s more she chooses to be very humble refraining to say anything about her achievements and talents. We did not know that Sophie was a master in not one but seven different languages—French, Italian, Urdu, English, Spanish, Arabic and Hindi. And she does not speak Hindi with an accent. In fact Sophie speaks Hindi so fluently, it is difficult to believe that she has been born and brought up in the UK.
Sophie said that learning different languages made her familiar with the culture and tradition of that nation. Besides it always helped communicating with people in their language. It made her feel at home even though she would be in a foreign land.
Sophie first made her mark has a VJ and is all set to establish herself in Hindi films.
Sophie said that learning different languages made her familiar with the culture and tradition of that nation. Besides it always helped communicating with people in their language. It made her feel at home even though she would be in a foreign land.
Sophie first made her mark has a VJ and is all set to establish herself in Hindi films.
Actress Amisha was to play the barber’s wife
Amisha Patel recently opted out of Priyadarshan’s latest film, Billo Barber which she had signed with much fanfare as she felt the size of the role wasn’t befitting her talent. The Shah Rukh Khan-Irrfan Khan starrer is a remake of the Malayalam film, Katha Parayumbol and revolves around a humble village Barber (Irrfan) and his superstar friend (SRK). Amisha was to play the barber’s wife. She felt that the film’s focus was the friendship between SRK and Irrfan’s characters. The latest rumour doing the rounds is that it was because of Aditya Chopra’s friendly advice that she backed out of the film.
Apparently, Aditya is a friend, philosopher and guide. She has also signed a three-film deal with Yash Raj Films so they want to make sure her career moves are just right and should not affect their future projects with her. Amisha’s desire to work with SRK is intact and the buzz is that in one of the YRF projects, she may just play his leading lady. And anyway, she’s doing a special dance number in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
Amisha certainly seems to be giving her almost extinct career a new lease of life. Well, it definitely pays to be in the good books of a filmmaker who has one of the most viable production houses and boasts of hits like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Chak De in recent times.
Apparently, Aditya is a friend, philosopher and guide. She has also signed a three-film deal with Yash Raj Films so they want to make sure her career moves are just right and should not affect their future projects with her. Amisha’s desire to work with SRK is intact and the buzz is that in one of the YRF projects, she may just play his leading lady. And anyway, she’s doing a special dance number in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
Amisha certainly seems to be giving her almost extinct career a new lease of life. Well, it definitely pays to be in the good books of a filmmaker who has one of the most viable production houses and boasts of hits like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Chak De in recent times.
First time I’ve actually and truly fallen in love: Deepika
Post Om Shanti Om (OSO) how has your life changed?
All this is very new for me. My father (bandmintom champ Prakash Padukone) was also a celebrity. But we were never exposed to much media coverage. Before I went into the modeling profession I did go into my dad’s profession it was the expected thing. I played bandminton at the national level.But I realized my heart was set on modeling.Movies weren’t even in my range of vision. But after two years of modeling I started getting film offers I was only 18 then. I didn’t want to jump into anything.
What took you down south?
You mean my Kannada film Aishwarya? I am from Karnataka and it was directed by a young and talented man Indrajit Lankesh. And I was paired with a huge Kannada star Upendra.
Did you speak your own lines?
Yes I did. I learnt Kannada in school. Farah Khan had already offered me OSO. But we were to shoot a year later. So I did the Kannada film.You remind me of Aishwarya Rai.
I’d take that as a compliment. I grew up watching her. When I was in school I remember how thrilled I was when she won Miss World. Ash and Sushmita are people I’ve admired.
You’re still young. Don’t you miss doing the normal things?
I do the normal things. I’ve life away from my work. But yes, I definitely feel a lot older than girls my age.I started working and moved out of home at a very young age. I tried to work out of my home- town Bangalore. But like it or not Mumbai is the mecca for the glamour and entertainment industry.
Do you miss Bangalore?
In Mumbai I definitely miss my family. For me ordinary things like having warm food on the table or getting the car ready to leave for the day are not so easily obtainable. Like all girls I’d like to see my parents when I wake up in the morning. That isn’t possible when you’re living alone.
Is Mumbai a lonely city?
No definitely not. I’ve lots of friends in Bombay. And I haven’t changed for them, nor they for me.Yes, certain people around me have changed. But people who are really important to me, that’s my parents and my childhood friends are with me.One needs to have friends outside one’s profession to interact and to share one’s life with. Otherwise I’m not the party-hopping kind.
What do you and Ranbir talk about?
Well…we do know what’s going on in each other’s careers. But otherwise we try to keep cinema out of our conversation. We try not to get into one another work space.
It’s amazing but both of you started your careers in Hindi as fierce rivals in Saawariya and OSO?
That rivalry was more media-created than anything else. Comparing me with Sonam was so uncalled-for. We come from two totally space. We started differently. She assisted Mr Sanjay Bhansali. I come from the modeling world. And our debut vehicles are so different. Fortunately we were too involved with our own projects and had no time to think of each other as competition.
You started with Shah Rukh Khan as a co-star. Can it get any bigger?
I hope it does. Initially I was very nervous about working with him. But Farah and Shah Rukh made it very comfortable for me. We did readings together, we met socially so that we were comfortable when we faced the camera.He’s again someone I grew up watching. You have acquired the reputation of being extremely choosy. Yes. Every project takes up so much of your time. You’ve to be sure of what you’re doing. So often I say no because I don’t have the time. I meet every director who wants to meet me. I do consult my parents.It would be unfair to distance them from my career just because they aren’t part of the entertainment industry. But the final decision is mine.Your dad is a celebrity in his own right.Yes but nothing to do with the entertainment industry. During his time sportspersons didn’t do endorsements, advertisements. I’m really close to both my parents.Ever since I moved to Mumbai it’s a different kind of relationship with them. The fact that we live in different cities has brought us closer. I feel much closer to them. Sometimes I feel bad at the unwanted attention they get because of me.They’re bombarded with all kinds of questions about me. It wasn’t like that during their times. My parents are very simple reason.
Is the image of the boyfriend deserter hurtful?
The media needs to be a little restrained. I am a simple girl and from a respectable family. And loose talk about me harms my reputation.One day like any other girl I intend to settle down and have children. How would those write-ups look at that time? I’m so glad I’ve found a man who comes from the same space and understands the pitfalls of sensational journalism.I feel after a point no one will take these write-ups making a tamasha out of my life seriously.
Why did you and Ranbir decide to go public about your mutual feelings?
Because this is the first time I’ve actually and truly fallen in love. Being in love is the lovelist feeling. When two people are getting close they need time to understand one another.I’ve reached an age when I can’t be in a frivolous relationship. Linking me to so many men at a time when I wasn’t sure about my feelings was unfair.
Did the earlier link ups collapse because of excessive attention they got?
Quite possible. At the end of the day it was just destiny that I was meant to be with Ranbir. And we’re very happy together.
Do you get time to be with one another?
We try to be together as much as possible. We did a film together Bachna Ae Haeseon. That’s when we got close. We had met and interacted earlier. But we didn’t get a chance to know each other well enough.He was busy with his film. I was busy with mine. We were both under all kinds of pressure. Everything became very messy.In Australia when we shot together we started afresh. We almost met like two new people.There was no baggage to be carried forward from the past. Because even in the past we didn’t part bitterly
Hot Bollywood Actress Katrina kaif :I have recently started enjoying
Katrina, who shot a music video with Sanjay Gupta for Vijay Mallya's Royal Challengers, said that she enjoyed that experience quite a lot.
"I have started enjoying the experience of dancing especially after the success of Race. Earlier it was not so! But today whether it is to dance to cheer for the IPL team or do it for the movies,
I have begun to enjoy it. It helps me unwind on screen and on stage", says Katrina.
Talking about her stage experience, she adds, "Yes I have recently started enjoying dancing on stage too. I realized that when I performed for the Zee Awards. Earlier I neither had songs nor the confidence to perform on stage. Now I have a bit of both."
Friday, May 16, 2008
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