Deeepika Padukone If he likes me, he will have to accept me as I am

Qualities you look for in your man?Honesty, good natured, helpfulness and a nice sense of humour are the ‘must haves’.Do ‘good looks’ also find place in your list? And how high in the order?‘Good looks’ is obviously there in my list, but it does not figure that high in the pecking order.If you like a guy, would you make the first move?No, I am too traditional in that the sense. If he likes me, he will have to make the first move.Would you ‘dress to kill’ on the first date?No, I would wear something I would be comfortable in rather than something which might attract him, but make me look like a complete fool.Would you offer to foot half the bill on your first date?Yes, I would definitely, but it would be up to him to accept.What would be your reaction if girls made a pass at your guy?I would not lose my cool for sure because if we are together, then the trust factor has to be there.Would you like him dictating what you should wear and what not?If he likes me, he will have to accept me as I am. So definitely, he would have no right to dictate to me.If you and your guy had to go away from the busy life,where would you be heading out to?We would go to Rishikesh for some serious mountaineering and river rafting. I love adventure sports.One general trait of men you dislike?That it’s not manly enough to cry.Among the current Bollywood hunks, who comes nearest to your man?That a tough question, I think I better give it a pass. - Pratik Maheshwari .

Don't Believe Everything You Hear: Kareena

Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Monday dismissed reports that she had turned a producer."I have no intentions to turn a producer. The rumours are baseless. There is no truth to it, " the actor said in a statement here.A source close to Kareena echoed this, adding: "Kareena is committed to several projects and is going to be neck deep in work for another two years. So where is the time to launch her own production house?"Rumours were rife that Kareena was to launch her own production banner with the first film to be a romantic comedy directed by her close friend and director Lovely Singh of “Kyaa Love Story Hai” fame. Kareena was to play the lead.It also raised speculation that her real life beau Saif Ali Khan would star opposite her in the film.However, the source maintained: "Kareena hails from the RK family and with the prestigious RK banner with her, why would Kareena launch an independent production house?"

Tanushree Datta is worried for all the Women

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and loads of people come out to support this cause, which is the number one disease that effects women across the world.One celebrity who is definitely going to show solidarity for this cause is the Bengali Beauty Tanushree Dutta.She says, "I have seen a close friend who has survived this dreadful disease and since then I have been an avid supporter of this cause.I just don't pick up one day in the whole month to promote awareness, but go all out and spread the word throughout the month.I usually sport the pink ribbon as well. I wish every woman gets access to the right diagnosis and treatment and doesn't have to suffer." We support this beauty and hope more people come out to support this cause as well.

Vidya Balan is in love with Naseer

For her role in Vishal Bharadwaj's Ishqiya, Vidya Balan is leaving no stone unturned. She is getting into the skin of her character by learning a special language and dialect for the film. And now here comes the clincher.A source on the sets reveals that Vidya's been on cloud nine recently thanks to Ishiya again. Reason?The actress just finished a ten day work shop with her idol Naseeruddin Shah who also stars in the film along with Arshad Warsi.A source close to the actress revealed, "The character that Vidya is playing in Ishqiya is a very complex character which is very difficult to enact.Vidya thought that the way to emote the character on screen was best learnt from Naseeruddin Shah because the veteran actor was a master at it. She was ecstatic to be discussing cinema with the master himself.
Even though one hears they ended up discussing the film and cinema at length instead of doing a serious workshop, vidya still treasures the experience and is looking forward to working with Naseer in the film. "Vidya also learnt to speak the UP dialect during those ten days. "Vidya was just not familiar with UP kind of Hindi. She mastered it by getting a teacher to teach her the exact dialect."Guess Vidya lives up to her name!

Hrithik's most sensuous film to date

While stories about all kinds of calamities, manmade and otherwise, are filtering in from the US regarding Anurag Basu's now-you-steamy-no-you-don't film Kites, father and son Rakesh and Hrithik Roshan are happily shooting the film to complete it in the first week of October.Though the original Director of Photography Bobby Singh has opted out, the Roshans claim there was no illwill involved in the changeover.Says Hrithik from Las Vegas, "It was an amicable split. Now Ayananka Bose is doing it."Ayananka Bose who was a former assistant to the well-known cinematographer Ravi Chandran has shot Yashraj Films' Jhoom Baraabar Jhoom.The change, says Hrithik, has made no difference to the project, " We shifted earlier this week to Las Vegas as per plan. We're now here in Vegas for a month. Then we shoot in LA for eight days. After that we're done."Kangana Ranaut who plays a female lead in Kites has just joined the Roshans and her favourite director Anurag Basu in Vegas. After working with Kangana in Gangster and Metro Basu strongly recommended the actress to the Roshans who liked what they saw.According the sources, the change of guard behind the camera makes no difference to the chemistry between Hrithik and Barbara."The two sizzle together. This is Hrithik's most sensuous film to date. The accent here is not only on his dancing(which Hrithik has to go easy on after his knee injury and recovery), but on his ability to generate sensuality which has so far remained largely under wraps, the chemistry with Aishwarya in Dhoom 2 notwithstanding. In Kites director Anurag Basu has shot another more sensuous side of Hrithik."According to sources the scenes between Hrithik and Mori were so intimate and sensuous that papa Rakesh Roshan would gently be asked to leave the set.The Roshans are not talking about the film's sensuous theme and scenes.
But Rakesh Roshan does inform that all is smooth-sailing with Kites. "We are on schedule. After finishing shooting in New Mexico on 12 September we've shifted to Las Vegas. From here we'll relocate for the last lap of the US shooting to Los Angeles on Oct 3. We're returning to Mumbai on 12 October, " the senior Roshan signs off..

Angry Saif protests against assault charge

A report in the papers on Monday claiming Saif to be guilty of assault, intimidation and inciting violence against a Hindi photojournalist in Patiala, has the star not quite angry or anxious but definitely a little exasperated.Speaking to me on Monday afternoon Saif protests, "First of all the news report has got the name of the film wrong. We weren't shooting for 3 Idiots. I am not a part of that film, Kareena is.I was shooting for Imtiaz Ali's film which I am producing. I wasn't even there when this incident happened.We've been shooting in the nights on the railway station in Patiala for the last three days. This incident supposedly happened in the evening before shooting started..Apparently there was some kind of an argument with a photojournalist, whose name I don't even know. All my unit members including my producer partner Dinesh Vijeyan apologized to all concerned. And I thought the matter ended there."The next thing Saif knew the journalist had reported the matter to the police.Sighs Saif, "I really think all this is so unnecessary. I paid a goodwill to the the cops and the press in Patiala. Everything is okay now."This isn't the first occasion when Saif has been in a scuffle with mediapersons."But I hope it's the last, " he sighs. "All this uncalled-for attention can be very annoying. We're here in Patiala to work and we love the place. We aren't here to get into ugly situations with anyone.".

Aishwarya, the dream woman of every man

For the 'World', you are someone, but for someone you are the 'World'These are the sentiments that every person in the world nurtures in his heart for the lady who was, is and will be the eternally evergreen 'Miss World' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan! This lady is all 'Divinity Personified' on the cover of the first Anniversary issue of the worldwide read fashion magazine Vogue.For those who thought that they knew it all about this girl, let us tell you that this issue will surely reveal how wrong you were!The lady with the hour-glass figure speaks right from her 'Hi, I am Sanju' (the famous Pepsi ad) to her commitment as a daughter in law of the most respected family of India: the Bachchans! In between, she also speaks about what it means to be in the glamour industry, Cannes, fashion and films national-international alike!
This issue of Vogue serves nothing short of a feast …a 'Worldly' feast!

Neha Dhupia:I can't stand good-looking men

Your man will be from?Definitely not from the (film) industry.What's the Reason?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.Would he be a metrosexual man?No way! I detest metrosexual men right from my childhood.Why so?Because, I just cannot stand men who pedicure and manicure. I remember telling my father why do these men not leave pedicure and manicure to women.Do you mean to say that men should leave their fingers and feet unclean?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.Would he be very good looking?I cannot stand good-looking men.Then?He has to be someone who is robust and has a manly appearance.A man with brain or brawn?A man with brain would be my choice.Would he need to be rich?See, I prefer a man to excel in earning and leave the spending to me (laughs). - Pratik Maheshwari

I'm single, Riteish is just my friend: Genelia D'Souza

Imran Khan's petite and perky costar Genelia D'Souza in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na started her career with Mr Bachchan, no less."I did a Parker pen ad with him when I was still a kid. It seems I've been acting forever. Strangely acting was never an option. That ad was directed by Mansoor Khan. He kept me in mind for Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, and here I am."She continues, "Actually this film was being produced by Jhamu Sugandh first. That's when I screen -tested for the role of Aditi. I met the director Abbas Tyrewalla and he almost finalized me.But he needed bulk dates from me and I was busy down South. He wanted to shoot at stretch. I couldn't do. I got busy in the South. Then one day I got a call from Aamir Khan's office.Abbas wanted a complete newcomer. But Aamir wanted a girl who suited the character. The next thing I knew, I was on board."Genelia says she was never that keen on an acting career. "But when I saw how I was appreciated down South I fell in love with the industry.I've been lucky. I didn't plan anything. I've never contacted a single producer. So far it's been an awesome journey."
After Tamil and Telugu Genelia has just made her debut in Kannada film. "I'm sure I'll be able to dub in all the South Indian languages soon. I know I can do it. I just need to get the slangs and colloquialisms correct. Honestly I need to dub my own lines in the South to give complete performances."In Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na Genelia plays a girl quite like herself. "Except for one detail. Aditi picks fights with every damn person. I'm not like that.I'd rather talk it out than fight. I had to really let go to be fighting on screen all the time.The workhops really help. Both Imran and I are close to the characters. But we also discovered new facets of ourselves while playing the characters."Like Asin, Genelia is now dividing her time between Bollywood and the South. "I'm getting a lot of calls in Mumbai. I want to balance it out. But the priority would be Hindi films right now because I've worked really long in the South.But my South Indian films are also very important. I get very satisfying roles in Tamil and Telugu. And I can't let them go. Let's just say I'll do one film down South for every two films I do here.In any case they wrap up their films super-fast down South."The rumours about Genelia D'Souza and her first co-star Riteish Deshmukh have the child-woman flummoxed."I'm very much single. Riteish is a friend. But that's it. I've no idea where these rumours come from. We're both very busy. When we occasionally meet up we're normal with one another, not the least selfconscious about what's written about us.I'm very new to all this. I've done the two films with Riteish Tujko Meri Kasam and Masti….I started young, yes. In 2003 I had three releases in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, " the Mumbai girl informs me."I got busy with the South that 's the only reason why it took me so long to get noticed in Bollywood.There's a buzz about Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na because it is Imran's debut film. I'm definitely looking at it as a high-potential film.I also had fun doing Priyadarshan's Mere Baap Pehle Aap. I enjoy doing films in all languages and genres."She also has It's My Life with Harman Baweja coming up."I've done the original in Telugu down South. Then I also did the remake in Tamil. Now I'm doing it in Hindi. The Tamil and Telugu versions were similar. But the Hindi version is very different. Today both the South and Hindi are high-potential industries for me. I'm still a newcomer in Bollywood." .

I didn't consciously decide to go bold: Amrita Rao

Amrita Rao in conversation with Subhash K. Jha… You recently shot a special song with Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor.It's not an item song, as people seem to think. They both made me immensely comfortable. They have their own unique dancing style. Since both are legendary actors, I didn't know whom to match steps with.So, I just decided to be myself and do my own thing. I must say, all of us in Shortcut were overwhelmed by Mr Dutt's gesture. He came down to Mumbai only to shoot the song with us.You recently did a rather bold cover for Verve. What brought that on?It wasn't a conscious decision to be bold or anything. It all depends on how different artistes envision me.If Sooraj (Barjatya) could see me as this simple docile small-town girl in Vivah, then another person saw me the way I am on the mag cover. And if Farah Khan hadn't seen me as the grungy rebellious babe in Main Hoon Na after Ishq Vishq, I wouldn't have undergone such a change of image.But the sweet girl next door's image stays with you?And I'm very proud of that image. But when I did the Verve cover, people woke up to another side of me. I wouldn't say this is a more glamorous side of me.I'd say I was glamorous in Vivah and Main Hoon Na as well, though in an ethnic way. I hope I'm able to carry off all kinds of looks. At the moment I'm doing three films. In Shyam Benegal's Welcome To Sajjanpur, I'm an illiterate villager.In Anees Bazmee's Victory, I'm a Jaisalmer girl. But at the same time she's a medical student. So I play a small-town but modern girl. I like such roles. But in Neeraj Vora's Shortcut, I'm a completely glamorous girl. It's set in the film industry.Why aren't you in Sooraj Barjatya's Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi?
I wasn't offered that. I'd love to be in anything that Sooraj-ji does. I consider my association with the Barjatyas to be very special.Recently, when Sooraj-ji was watching the rushes of Ek Vivaah…he sent me a very sweet message saying he remembered my character from Vivah. So maybe I was being missed. I like that thought.You seem to be a very petite fragile girl. How do you withstand all the negativity in the film industry?I don't think I'd have been able to be what I am if it wasn't for my mother.I started in the industry very young. I needed my mom to look into every aspect of my career. Today I'm working with both Neeraj Vora and Shyam Benegal. Both unique in their own way.You're the inspiration for M F Husain's latest paintings?I think he has immortalized me. When a senior journalist informed me I was Husain Saab's latest muse and that he was painting me, I was overwhelmed. It took time for that sink in. I think it was Sooraj Barjatya's character in Vivah that convinced Husain Saab. .

I do not get much time to do films: Shamita Shetty

She is sultry, she is seductive, and more than that, she is sexy siren Shilpa Shetty's lil' sis. But lil' sis of late seems to have taken up a fun masti number in a peppy Mirchi Movies' children's film Hari Puttar --- A Comedy of Terrors starring young leaders of the bratpack, Zain Khan and Swini Khara.A tete-a-tee with the actor on the eve of the release of Hari PuttarA Comedy of Terrors.You did a song for Hari Puttar… It is a fun song?Yes, but let me clarify that it was a promotional video and not part of the movie. The producers came to me after the film was shot. I liked the concept and took it on.How was the experience shooting with little kids?I enjoyed every moment. The idea was very cute. And I had to dance with kids. I found it interesting and so took it up. I think it is a fun song.The media has been terming it an item number.It is a masti number where I play myself. The song is peppy and Punjabi -- a fun song. To term it an item number is not fine. It is a kids film.What motivated you to do a kids film?I have never done a kids film. I wanted to do the song as like I said, the cuteness appealed to me.How was it working with Zain?Zain is a good actor. It was fun working with him.We don't see you much on the silver screen. What is reason for being selective?I am running my production house now. And it takes up a lot of my time. I do not get much time to do films and besides, I need something that I enjoy to take it up.It is said that Shilpa Shetty is making a film with you and Akshay Kumar in the lead roles?I wish I get these newsbreaks before you do. No, Shilpa was never making a film with me and Akshay Kumar. These stories are made up by media.Television. No, I haven't thought about it. I live one day a time. I don't know what the future holds for me. I would like to do a great job at what I have taken on right now. And if in the future, I get interested then well, it is a matter of that moment.What do you feel is the USP of Hari Puttar – A Comedy of Terrors?Why does anyone go to the theatre after buying a ticket? To be entertained. Hari Puttar – A Comedy of Terrors has that entertainment value. It is a fun film and I am sure that is one reason why everyone must see it.Talking of kids films, one parting question. How does it feel to seeTaare Zameen Par being chosen for the Oscars?Taare Zameen Par is a film that everybody loved. It is a brilliantly made film. I am very happy it has been chosen for the Oscars. And I am sure it will win. .

Saif - Kareena ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega

Would Saif be able to make it to ring in Kareena's birthday? Speculation was rife that Saif was mostly likely be unable to make it for the special day because he and Kareena were committed to thier respective projects.Worst, Kareena was shooting at a remote location (Leh) that was way beyond reach. But guess love overcomes all obstacles and a determined Saif did usher in Kareena's birthday in Kargil.A close friend of Kareena revealed, "Direct flights to Leh on that day were cancelled because of bad weather. So Saif flew from New Delhi to Srinagar.He then drove down from Srinagar to Kargil for seven hours at a stretch. Kareena, who was shooting at a remote location, drove down to Kargil too.Bebo always wanted to go to Kargil to meet the jawans so along with Saifm she went ahead to Kargil to celebrate her birthday with the soldiers there. Bebo was so happy when she reached there. She was really really ecstatic. "Saif and Kareena even met all the jawans personally. The friend added, "The jawans were touched by Saif and Kareena's humbleness.They just couldn't believe that despite being stars Saif and Kareena could be so down to earth.of course they couldn't stop raving about Kareena's looks. They were tongue tied in the presence of the actress!"Obviously its been a rocking birthday for Bebo this year! .

I am into a serious committed relationship right now: Tulip Joshi

Your man should be...What he is, nothing more, nothing less.One must-have quality in him?Honesty. I cannot tolerate lies and deceit.His profession?Does that really matter? Till the time he loves me, it is okay if he is into business, job or something else (laughs).Maybe I am saying all this because he is from outside the film industry and we are very happy together!Brainy or brawny?Definitely brainy because it’s only brain which makes one successful. Brawny people are mostly dumb.His beauty for you would be?Spiritual. I am heavily into spirituality and don’t believe in either inner or outer beauty.His sense of humour?It’s a must. This is what makes him unique. He rocks because of his amazing ability to make others laugh.Importance of calls and SMSes in a relationship?It’s an essential part in our lives now. In other words, it’s a must. How can a relationship survive without proper communication!The next level of your relationship?
It’s secondary for me at the moment. I am into a serious committed relationship right now and so marriage and the next level, whatever that may mean, is not at all important for me.His metrosexuality?I don’t mind him being metrosexual. Unlike others, I would not say they (metrosexual men) are sissy.The most romantic getaway with him?It has to be Venice. It’s so beautiful! - Pratik Maheshwari. .

Kareena steps into Angelina Jolie's shoes

Kareena Kapoor has stepped into Angelina Jolie's shoes. No, no apni Kareena hasn't replaced the firangi Jolie in any Hollywood film but like Angelina who enjoys dubbing for animated characters, Kareena too completed dubbing for one recently.A close friend of the actress revealed, "Kareena just completed dubbing for Roadside Romeo. This is Yashraj Films for animation film. Kareena had fun giving various sounds for her animated character in the film."The source adds, "Before proceeding with the dubbing, Kareena heard the story and made sincere efforts to understand the character that she dubbed for.Kareena knew that it is her voice that will put across the emotions on screen. It was hard work but after watching the end result Kareena felt all the efforts were worth it.She even saw Kung Fu Panda for which Angelina Jolie dubbed for. "It may be known that Kareena and Saif have been roped in to dub for the main characters in Roadside Romeo that marks the debut of Jugal Hansraj as a director.Says Kareena, " It was fun dubbing for Road Side Romeo. It's the first time ever an actress has dubbed for an animation film and since it was a first of sorts, it was particularly challenging."Trust Kareena to always be a trendsetter
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Cross dressed boy fantasises about Bipasha in Pankh

Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu plays the alter ego of a cross dressed boy who fantasises about her in "Pankh".Bipasha will be seen as the alter ego of 20-year-old protagonist Jerry, played by debutant Maradona Rebello.Explaining the complexity of the story, director Sudipto Chattopadhyay said: "Bipasha is Jerry's fantasy and exists only in his mind. She is his alter ego and loves to provoke him at the drop of a hat.""Jerry's character is very complex. The film shows him as a famous child artiste. He cross-dresses as a girl for his roles and is confused about his identity. There is also a song in the film where he fantasises about Bipasha seducing him, creating confusion in his mind about his real identity."He doesn't know whether he is a man, woman or a eunuch. Bipasha is his only solace from the ugly reality of life, " added Chattopadhyay.Sanjay Gupta is producing this film. It stars actors like Lilette Dubey and Mahesh Manjrekar.

Priyanka Chopra - Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai

By now its common knowledge that the gorgeous Priyanka Chopra plays Abhishek Bachchan's bodyguard in the fantasy adventure Drona. Priyanka would be seen doing some deadly action sequences in this flick which opens across cinema halls on Oct 2.While Priyanka didn't have any real problems doing the stunts all by herself, she got a little nervous when she came to know that she would have to ride a horse for one of the sequences in the film.Strangely, no one on the sets of Drona knew that Priyanka is scared of riding a horse. Hence, the nervous look on her face on the day of the actual shoot came as a shock to all the crew members present.Explaining this amusing incident, director Goldie Behl recalls, "Since the day we started shooting for Drona, Priyanka was very confident about all her action and fighting scenes.She was very confident until we started shooting for this scene where she was supposed to ride a horse. She suddenly got very edgy with the idea of riding a horse; that was when we realized that Priyanka was actually scared of horses.The horse sequence was very prominent for the scene, hence we couldn't think of not having it. After a creative discussion, Priyanka finally agreed and actually shot for the entire sequence.Once the camera rolled, no one could make out that she was scared and I must say she shot like a pro."
Looks like after this incident Priyanka has surely emerged a much stronger and braver girl. .

Aishwarya Rai is back in Vogue

After Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Podukone and Preity Zinta, beauty queen-turned-Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan joins the host of celebrities to appear on the cover of the fashion and lifestyle magazine Vogue India.Sporting an au naturale look without any accessories in a new slim avatar, Aishwarya was photographed by ace lens man Farrokh Chothia for the October issue of the magazine, dubbed as the Glamour issue.The shoot was done in London, the last leg of the Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's “Unforgettable” world tour that concluded recently.“Doing the Vogue cover was a promise I made to Anaita (Shroff Adajania) right from the time she joined the Vogue. Anaita was having a baby and she wanted me to do it before she delivers, ” Aishwarya told the NDTV news channel from London.She added: “I was to do this shoot last month but I fell ill before I left for the world tour. So, we crossed notes and managed to do it on time in London just after we finished almost the last show of the tour.”Anaita Shroff Adajania is the fashion director for Vogue India and costume stylist for films like “Kal Ho Na Ho”, “Being Cyrus”, “Dhoom 2” and upcoming films like “Drona”, “Biloo Barber” and Imtiaz Ali's untitled project with Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone.The actress' make-up was done by Denise Rabor with hairstylist Josh Wood who couldn't stop praising her beauty.Incidentally, Aishwarya is presently in Peru, shooting for her Tamil film “Enthiren”, with southern superstar Rajnikanth. .

Meet happiest and the unhappiest actor in town

At the moment Zayed Khan is the happiest and the unhappiest actor from Bollywood. He's on top of the world because he'll be soon be shooting the first underwater song- sequence ever in Hindi cinema.Excited as hell Zayed who has been stationed in Bangkok and Phuket for the past month says, "It's never been done before. On the concept level itself it sounds too too outrageous…. The entire cast singing in the deep-sea. That's unique-man!"Hate to burst Zayed's bubble. But decades ago in Anmol Moti claiming to be India's first underwater film Jeetendra and Babita sang 'underwater', which was actually a swimming pool. So yes, Blue is the first Bollywood film that will have the entire cast of Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Lara, Katrina and Zyed doing a song sequence in the deep sea.A baffling concept for sure.Laughs Zayed, "Yes. But you've to see how we're going to do it. The director got the concept from an ad. We all jumped at it. It's not often that you get to do something so unique."But with the excitement comes the damper. Inclement weather in Bangkok is playing havoc with the Blue schedules.Says the anxious and depressed Zayed, "We knew it was going to rain in Bangkok and Phuket. But not like this! Apparently this area has never had so much rains. Every day we're losing precious time. Today again we're stuck indoors while it pours outside.The producers are losing Rs 25 lakhs per day. And moreover we can't extend the shooting because we—Sanju Sir, Akshay and I—can't give combined dates for a long time, " said Zayed on Saturday.A good excuse for the unit to bond? "Not really.I'd rather be back home with my wife Malli (Malaika) and son Zidaan. I miss them specially my son. I want to watch him grow, not be away for long periods from home and miss this phase in my son's life."Zidaan can't travel with Papa all the time. "He came with my wife to the Bahamas when we were shooting there. But he can't keep traveling all over. He has to develop an immunity system. I do miss my son. But my wife emails me his pictures every day." .

Aishwarya hurries to be with nervous Abhishek

Aishwarya Rai is currently wrapping her Robot film shoot in hurry to arrive back in India, just to be with her hubby, Abhishek Bachchan on October 1st for his film, Drona's premiere in Mumbai.Confirming us the news, Aish's secretary Hari Singh said, "Aishwarya was in Peru till last week for a song shoot of Shankar's Endhiran (formerly called Robot) starring South super star Rajnikant.Now presently she is shooting for the film in the rain forests of Brazil. She wants to be with Abhishek's side on his big day on October 1st. She is as excited as him to check him out in his first super hero avatar."One can remember, Abhishek making a late entry for Aishwarya's Jodhaa Akbar premiere held on February 14th at the Imax Multiplex in Wadala, Mumbai.Abhishek was shooting in Jaipur that time for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Dilli 6. He was to reach on time but a flight delay made him arrive at the venue at around 11:30 pm just when the film was about to finish.But Aish won't be late and will attend the premiere along with Abhi. As Hari Singh has added, "Aishwarya will be reaching Mumbai a night before the premiere."A source further added, "Before the grand premiere, a special show will be kept just for the Bachchans. Amitabh and Jaya early next week at a Mumbai preview theatre by director Goldie Behl.Goldie is like family to the Bachchans and he wants to show them the film first before anyone else. Abhishek is a bundle of nerves and would most probably avoid being present at this special show." .

Minissha Lamba:If Kareena can wear a bikini why can't I

There's a lot said about your white bikini outfit in the film. Why such a big issue?
I don't know. You know, I've not been a big film buff. But I think in the seventies, we did have makers and an India which was very progressive.Then the 80's and the 90's were like the dark ages, which reflected in the cinemas as well. The quality of cinema went down. Now we have a very popular culture and the bikini is back in business. We wear equally sensuous Indian outfits as well.But when you wear a bikini, the westernised form of the ultimate sexy minimalistic outfit, there is a lot of curiosity out in India because we feel that the Indian women are shedding their so called shackles which are representative of conformist clothing.
Then you have actresses like Aishwarya, who've gone completely gorgeous in Dhoom 2, you've got Esha Deol and Bipasha Basu who're seen clad in a bikini. The recent was Kareena Kapoor in Tashan. So there is nothing that stops me from doing the same.Especially when you've got a vehicle that is going to present it well. When you have Sanjay Gadhvi coming to you and saying that I'm going to make you wear a bikini - you're not going to say no to it.What if some other director comes to you and asks you to wear a bikini in his or her film?
You know what; the whole novelty of doing it is wearing it once. What's the point of wearing a bikini in my next film release after Kidnap?We will come back to the bikini issue but tell us how did Sanjay Gadhvi manage to kidnap you for the film?
It was very simple actually. I was called for a general meeting at Shree Ashtavinayak's office, who are the producers of this film. I was then introduced to Sanjay Gadhvi. I didn't know that he was signed by the producers.
I had no idea about a film called Kidnap. I had no idea that the casting for such a film was happening there. Sanjay started talking and eventually it turned out to be a work meeting. We spoke about the film and he told me straight on that this is what I'm looking at doing.You'll have to loose weight, you'll have to wear a bikini and you'll be dressed in ultra glam clothes. Are you up for it? That's what I like about his honesty. He put his cards on the table and said that this is it. I don't want trouble later on. I don't want you saying that this wasn't told to me. So if you're OK with it, we'll proceed.
I had just seen Dhoom 2 then and didn't we just love Aishwarya in it? Couldn't we not take our eyes off Hrithik Roshan? So how could I say 'No' to Sanjay Gadhvi? I was ready...ready for the change.
Did you ever try wearing a bikini at home and look yourself in the mirror and say - Wow?Well, I do wear a bikini when I go swimming to the beach but not otherwise. I laze around in the sun and make sure I come back burnt to a crisp.
It's fun but for screen it's a whole new ball game. I did go back home and saw myself in the bikini. I was like - Oh my God! I need to do a lot of work. It was hard. Wearing a bikini is not easy. It is actually a very tension filled deadline because everyone is going to be looking at you.
Your mind is ready for it and your body is talking a completely different tune together. So you need to whip your body into shape and tell that this is what you are going to do.What different has Sanjay got out of you besides a great sexy body in a bikini in Kidnap?
That's exactly what I thought. The idea of wearing a two-piece is great but I'm getting kidnapped and a kidnapper is going to put me in a dark corner. Then what's different about my role?
Then he gave me the script to read and it's not as if I was getting kidnapped and put in a corner and she periodically comes out and creates a tantrum. It's not that at all. She is a very integral part of the story.
She and the kidnapper form a very weird bond, which is different. So, Sonia isn't just a fancy prop in the film. She is someone who is giving a hard time to Imran because on the one side, he has the father and on the other side, he has this rich spoilt brat to take care of.
Kidnap at one point of time was going to be shelved after Sanjay Dutt's imprisonment. What was going through your mind?We all were extremely worried. Ultimately, this is a film. At the end of the day we were worried that we knew Sanju baba was a part of the film before he got arrested. So you do think about the film being shelved or not.
Then you pause and think. Wait...this is a human being we are talking about. Projects take off and sometimes don't. It's a part of life and even the biggest of actors have got their films shelved for whatever reason.But this was a human being we are talking of right here and that was more important. Suddenly Sanju baba's trials, which we all used to read about in the papers, became humanised to us because we were a part of it.
The tragedy hit us and we started to think that this can't be happening to us. Please don't do this to him. Sanju baba has seen enough. Kidnap, the film, was secondary for us at that time. Sanjay Gadhvi was very categorical that he had written this film only for Sanjay Dutt.
He said, 'I have waited for four years for his dates, which means that tomorrow whatever happens, there will be only Sanjay Dutt playing the role of Vikrant Raina and nobody else'.
I love to see you in pain Minissha. Don't get me wrong. I'm talking about that one second scene in the trailer where Imran grabs your neck. Was it painful?
It was a beautifully shot scene, I should say. Imran would be very scared and he would gently hold my neck. I said to Imran that I have to resist you.
So if I'm going to resist Imran, he will have to hold on to my neck and grab it as if he was going to break it. He was like - Are you sure? I said, 'Imran, just go for it'. If you're going to grab my neck thinking that you're not going to hurt me, I'm just going to break free and the scene would look weird.
Imran is such a non-violent person that for him to do this role was really tough because he had to beat up a woman, he had to be cruel, he had to be physically violent, etc. I had to beg him that it was OK if he hurt me.
If he grabs my neck and it hurts, I'd love it. After the scene, he apologised to me too.
Is it the right time then to tell all the leading ladies of Bollywood, 'Bachna Ae Haseeno'?
October 2 shall tell them. .

Katrina Kaif se Bachna Ae Haseeno

Katrina is on a career high. Presently she is shooting in Philadelphia in the US for the Yashraj film with John Abraham and Neil Mukesh, directed by Kabir Khan.Sources reveal that though 'Singh is King' is huge hit, instead of celebrating the success back home, she is shooting non stop for 18 hours at a stretch. Though she has been getting a deluge of complimentary call for the double hat trick in her career.Industry folks compliment her on her dedication, hard work and professionalism. Success hasn't changed Katrina.Industry sources also say that if Katrina would have been in Bachna Ae Haseeno, the film would have got a bigger opening, since she is considered as a lucky mascot in the trade circles. Incidentally Katrina was supposed to be in the film, but since the film would have got longer, the producer felt that it would not do justice to her.Yashraj then signed her for the film with John and Neil Mukesh, directed by Kabir Khan, in a role which will have huge scope to perform. Infact keeping with her stature at the box office, she is touted as the highlight of the film.With 6 hits in a row, and a promising 'Yuvraaj' later this year, Katrina is truly on a roll !!

Adhyayan, Anjana, Shahana confirmed for Jashn

Principal cast of Mukesh Bhatt's next film has finally been locked. Titled Jashn, the film would now star Adhyayan Suman, Anjana Sukhani, Shahana Goswami, and Pakistani import Humayun Saeed as the four principal protagonists.Confirms Raksha Mistry, co-director of Jashn who would be beginning work along with Hasnain Hyderabadwala for their third film together after The Killer and The Train, "Inshallah we are positively moving ahead with Jashn.Though there were names floating around in the media about the cast of the film, none of us from Vishesh Films were commenting or reacting to any speculation."Why were there murmurs all around? "In any filmmaking process, there is a casting cycle and narrations which go; that doesn't necessarily mean that anyone and everyone we meet would comprise of the final cast of the film", says Raksha in an exasperated tone.Firebrand Mukesh Bhatt doesn't any mince any word though, "There were talks about Sonu Sood walking out of the film. Hello, when did that happen?He was never in contention for the film since there isn't any part where he even fits in Jashn. These are all speculations because media has to fill in something everyday. If there is no news, the 'mantra' is to create one." How about Prachi Desai?
"Well, it was indeed the case of her being unable to do the film as her contract in Abbas Mustan's film mandates her next release to be from their production house. Obviously, we could not have waited for that to happen since in six months flat, we would be ready for the release of Jashn, " says Mukesh Bhatt on the record.The film would be shot extensively in South Africa. Though earlier there were plans to shoot in Dubai, ultimately South Africa was the chosen destination. First schedule of the film would kick start on October 1 in Mumbai, which is expected to be at least a month long.Later, the cast and crew would move to South Africa. "We were looking at mid-September to begin the film but a 15 day postponement doesn't bother at all. It's ok, we should be able to cover it up, " says Mukesh Bhatt positively.A musical, Jashn would have music composed by both Indian as well as Pakistani artists. The film is aiming for a release in the first week of April.Also, there is a strong buzz that looking at the kind of response films like Awarapan and most recently Jannat have enjoyed in Pakistan, Jashn too would witness a parallel release in Pakistan once it arrives in Indian theaters. .

Malaika Arora on infamous Salman-SRK brawl

After the relationships between two superstars Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan have turned sour it was reported that the Khan family including - Sohail, Arbaaz with wife Malaika, Arpita were seen mingling around with Shahrukh Khan and his wife Gauri at a party recently.When enquired with Malaika Arora Khan, she was nonchalant about her association with the King Khan and his wife, Gauri.Malaika who has performed dance numbers with Shahrukh earlier and was last seen in his home production added about the infamous Salman - SRK brawl at Katrina's birthday party, "I was not in town when it happened. One needs to ask the concerned parties. I have no clue.I had a wonderful time working with Shahrukh and and I will definitely continue working with him. It is of no consequence why they fought and over whom. I rather let my work speak for me than such frivolous news.Speaking about her lead role in EMI the actress says she was not easily convinced to perform the role. "It was Arjun Rampal who forced me to do the film.My life revolves around my kid and I laid down my conditions that I would the film only within the city limits and that I would not work for long hours. Suneil Shetty agreed to my terms and conditions and that's how I landed up with this role, " says Malaika.When asked about taking EMI in real life Malaika says, "Who does not need a loan. However, yes I would not take a loan to lead a luxurious life. My character Nancy in the film is a today's girl who starts taking loans to lead a high life, " she informs.The actress has been busy doing dance numbers, hosting shows and facing the camera for commercials says she was a bundle of nerves when she gave her first shot."But it went off well. I have been juggling my role as a mother, as an actress and as a hostess. Life is all about juggling roles especially for a woman like an EMI" she says and laughs..

Does Taare Zameen Par stand a chance at winning the Oscars?

Dino Morea & Lara Dutta: "It's a good representation of contemporary Indian cinema. I hope it makes the cut. We definitely think it stands a good chance."Amitabh Bachchan: "The film's prospects depend on the decision of the Ocars' jury. We can only hope for the best."Kunal Kapoor: "It's an absolutely wonderful film and deserves to go. It's beautifully written enacted and directed. Whether it finally wins or not would depend on the competition. I'm sure there will be wonderful films from all over the world.Deepa Mehta: "Sorry I haven't seen the film. But I've heard wonderful things about it. Aamir's dedication is indisputable. I realized what cinema means to him when we worked together in 1947 Earth. Though he was disasstisfied with his performance I was immensely happy with what Aamir did.I wish him all the best at the Academy AwardsFarhan Akhtar: "TZP is a good film and I'm happy for Aamir. It's the culmination of his belief in good cinema. I can't predict whether it will win because I don't know what competition it's up against. But I wish Aamir luck and success.Shekhar Kapoor: "TZP's chances at winning the Oscar depend on what the other nominations are like. And also on the kind of support Aamir musters up in Hollywood. I wish him luck and hope the film wins.Arshad Warsi: "I don't know what its chances are. But I'm so proud of Aamir. Because of him the world is beginning to recognize world cinema. There's so much talent in our cinema. Aamir made the world aware of us with Lagaan and now TZP.Pritish Nandy: "I think it's a fine film and deserves to do well at the Oscars. However it's a Bollywood film and has its own unique grammar which makes it that much more difficult for an international audience to relate to.Vikram Bhatt: "It's a very good film and has a cause at its heart, so I think it stands a really good chance. Having said that, there's plenty of lobbying to be done to get there. And Aamir knows it."Naseeruddin Shah: "I don't know about its prospects at the Oscars. But Aamir will definitely attend the ceremonies.KayKay Menon: "TZP is a wonderful film and worthy of being at the Oscars. My best wishes to the film." .

Abhisek, Aishwarya and Vikram in Love triangle

Mani Ratnam's projects are always a well-guarded secret.In fact, those associated with the film are sworn to secrecy. Right from the star cast to the subject, everything about the film is kept under wraps, away from the prying eyes of the media.There's talk in the industry circles that Mani is making a costume drama, but that's far from true.The truth is, the film is a love triangle and will star the GURU team of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with the top actor from South, Vikram. The shooting is expected to commence shortly.

Katrina to pair with SRK despite brawl with Salman

Yash Chopra is coming back to direction after a gap of four years with his yet untitled romantic next. The filming for which begins in 2009 January. He has managed a casting coup of sorts with this one.If sources are to be believed, he has got together Amitabh Bachchan along with son Abhishek Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. Industrywalas have been left stumped with this get together of actors under one roof.The reported cold war between the Bachchans and the King Khan and the also the famous Salman Khan v/s Shah Rukh brawl at Katrina's birthday bash is still fresh in everyone's mind. Then how has Yash Chopra managed the impossible?A Bollywood trade analyst added, "When Yashji summons you never say No! Amitabh was given a new lease of life by him with Mohabbatein (2000) at the time when all his come back films were flopping left-right-centre.Abhishek was given a career boost with Dhoom (2004). This Yash Raj film was Abhi's first certified hit in his career. Shah Rukh Khan is family for the Chopras.Katrina is amongst today's top actresses. She is a thorough professional and plus which actress would say no to a film produced by Yash Raj the biggest Bollywood banner and that too a film directed by Yash Chopra himself!"What remains to be seen is how will Salman react to his girlfriend out to align with his arch enemy SRK, even if its on screen! .

How does she know what Bhajji and I were doing in the room

"I have been in the industry for 3 years now and have seen and been a part of some really nasty reporting. But this one just reaches the ultimate depth.It is horrific to read something like this when all you wish to do is move on further in your career", one finds Geeta Basra in an inconsolable mood as she fumes. Reason?After a couple of attempts being made by a section of media to link her up with cricketer Harbhajan Singh, a leading tabloid in yesterday's edition went to the extent of creating a news around both, which as per Geeta was truly malicious."How could this journalist write something on the tune of 'Geeta spotted entering Harbhajan's room in a hotel'? Didn't she see other people around me? Did she peek into the room to see what these individuals were doing?Sorry, you can be naughty but certainly not cheesy! And if you ask me, this is downright cheap", says Geeta in a bitter tone.Wasn't she informed about such an article coming out? "In fact I was and that surprises me even more", reacts Geeta, "When she called me to know the truth behind me seen entering Bhajji's room, I told her that he was a friend and we do meet on a number of occasions.Also, I asked her to check out the entire group of friends that I was with along with my family members too. However, the worst part is that she not just conveniently ignored everyone other than me and Bhajji, she also chose to ignore whatever I had quoted on the records.Come on, you can't be making stories spicy at the cost of other person's reputation and image."Talking about the chat that she had immediately after the incident, Geeta admits that Bhajji wanted her to chill without worrying too much about the write-up, "He said that such things just come and go and it hardly matters to people who are close to you and understand you.Though he was relaxed about it, I can't get something like this over my mind.""I may come from UK and be forward thinking but this doesn't mean that my upbringing and attitude should be taken an advantage of. If I had a boyfriend, I won't hide him in a closet. But such below the belt maligning doesn't fly at all", Geeta gives warning signals here.Making her displeasure loud and clear, she adds on a parting note, "Just because you have a pen and a paper in your hands doesn't mean you can go round writing whatever you wish.That's irresponsible on the part of this journalist. And I am not blaming the media here since it isn't as if everyone has suddenly planned to gang up against me. However, when one or two individuals like these threaten to take the things too far, I am bound to react." .

Hrithik Roshan was badly missing his wife Suzanne

For last month and a half Hrithik Roshan is away from home shooting for his home production, Kites.It must be perhaps for the first time that has been away from his family from so long especially after the birth of his second child. Homesick, he summoned his wife and two kids to be with him in Las Vegas where he is presently held up shooting for Kites.Sources revealed, "Hrithik's shooting schedule abroad got a 15 days extension because of the Ike hurricane that created havoc in New Mexico where he was shooting for Kites.So instead of coming back to India on September 30th, his arrival back date got extended to October 15th. As he went to Las Vegas last week from New Mexico he began missing his two kids and wife Suzanne a lot.When he told so to his filmmaker dad, Rakesh Roshan who is present along with him as a producer of Kites, his dad wasted no time in making arrangements for getting his daughter in law and two grandchildren to give his lonesome son company. So last week, Suzanne and his two kids joined Hrithik in Las Vegas. A special get together was organised for their arrival in Hrithik's suite in a Las Vegas hotel where few select cast and crew members were invited."Kites also starring Brazilian actress Barbara Mori and Kangana Ranaut opposite Hrithik is scheduled for a May 2009 release. The next schedule of the film is going to take place in India from mid November onwards..

I no longer blow my own trumpet: Kareena

Kareena is the golden girl. Just when you started feeling sorry for her for bringing in her 27th birthday on Sunday all alone far away from family friends and boyfriend in Ladakh she surprises everyone and herself by seducing destiny to change its mind.Nursing seriously sore throat, Kareena cheers herself up by informing that Saif might be visiting her in Ladakh for her birthday."I get the feeling that he's going to surprise me on my birthday. I know he'd want to. So yes, I'm pretty sure we'll be together on my birthday," she says with a sigh and gives Saif full marks for being an understanding boyfriend."He never complains about the lack of time between us. He knows this is the best time of my career. After Jab We Met the roles are just getting so much more interesting. Saif is extremely supportive. Besides he's very busy himself. So we snatch whatever time we get together."Kareena says she has no time for anything besides work. "Such is my life these days.I've no time for family friends…or even for love.Even the few hours that I have between schedules I use to shoot for endorsements, or whatever. So yes this is the most rewarding time of my life. But I miss my time with my mom, my sister and niece," sighs Kareena from Ladakh on the eve of her 27th birthday."I'm here in Ladakh for one of the most important films of my career Idiots. It can't get any hotter than Aamir Khan and Raj Kumar Hirani."Throw Kareena into the dish and you have a real appetizer, I tell her.Kareena laughs modestly. "I'm not saying that. I no longer blow my own trumpet. But it does feel good to be here shooting with such a brilliant team. I can't think of a better way to bring in my birthday.But at the moment I'm feeling very under the weather. I landed here in the cold in Ladakh from the heat of Delhi and my throat has gone really sore. But work will go on."As for the birthday on 21 September she'll have to celebrate it without family. "Mum can't brave it to Ladakh in this weather.This was the day the ghastly bomb blasts in Delhi."In fact," shudders Kareena. "I was in Greater Kailash (the area where one of the bombs went off) in the morning of the blasts. It is so disturbing when such a thing happens right where you are. Why should anyone want to harm normal law-abiding peace-loving people?"Looking forward to being together on her birthday, Kareena could possibly be getting a new Saif Ali Khan film for her birthday."He does want me to be in his next production Agent Vinod. But for me to agree to be in it both he and his partner (Dinesh Vijeyan) will have to plead on bended knees after not having me signed for their first film.".

Shahid Kapoor :SRK thought I wasn't provided food

This weekend on 'Sajid Superstars', it is Shahid Kapoor's turn to get candid as he talks about his personal as well as professional life. While he shares little known facts about his early days in the world of glitz and glamour, he also reasons that there has to be a line drawn between personal and professional life.
- One of the early incidents that Shahid narrates on the show is set in the time when he was working with Shiamak Davar's dance troupe.Shah Rukh Khan once dropped in at a show and on seeing Shahid, he immediately questioned Shiamak if he didn't feed his troupe members well. Reason behind the question?Shahid was quite thin and lanky in his early days and was nowhere close to as well built as he is today. Coming back to the comment, Shahid took it quite personally and started working hard on his body.- Shahid also talks about how he lacked confidence in his teenage years due to his physique. His confidence did get a boost though when his first music video was out.Ever famous 'Aankhon Mein Tera Hi Chehra' featured him along with his then girlfriend Hrishita Bhatt and gained quite some popularity for itself. One day he saw some girls talking about the video and exclaiming 'Oh so cute'.He obviously thought that the compliments were for him but on close hearing, he realized that they were talking about the dog in the video!- Another fact from the past which is revealed is about his dance performance alongside Aishwarya Rai years back. It is not known to all but the fact is that in the movie Taal, he was one of the background dancers from Shiamak Davar's troupe for the number 'Kahin Aag Lage Lag Jaaye'!- Apparently. there was no love lost between Fardeen Khan and Shahid Kapoor during the shooting of Fida (which incidentally also starred Kareena Kapoor), Sajid Khan questions him on what had gone wrong.- There are light moments in the show as well as the Sania Mirza reference comes in, though in a subtle manner. As Shahid disclosed that Tennis is his favorite sport with Federer and Martina Navratilova being his favorite tennis players, Sajid cheekily asked him if there was some 'young Indian female tennis player' who was his favorite!- Shahid mentioned though that a line had to be drawn between one's personal life and professional life and maintained that one had to do a balancing act to get things moving.- In one of the most popular sections of 'Sajid Superstars', Shahid's best and worst scenes from chosen from Jab We Met and Vaah Life Ho To Aisi respectively. Any guesses around these scenes?- He was politically correct when asked to choose the better dancer between him and Hrithik Roshan. Though he managed to dodge the query and come out unscathed, there is some fun in store as Sajid's own performance on the number 'Tamma Tamma Loge' (Thandedaar) in a college function would be showcased for the first time on television.- About his personal life, Shahid admitted that he was a vegetarian by choice. He also confessed that he is actually quite a boring person. He was also asked that if he was not successful as an actor, would he have been an architect or a doctor? Any guesses around what would Shahid' have opted for?- Last but not the least; an interesting trivia was unearthed on the show. While Shahid has worked with Sanjay Dutt in Vaah Life Ho To Aisi, his mother too has acted with Sanju baba a few years back!.

Bipasha`s super-sexy look in Pankh

Despite being pitted along side beauties like Deepika Padukone and Minissha Lamba in her last release Bachna Ae Haseeno, Bipasha Basu managed to stand out. What's more, her pairing with the much younger Ranbir Kapoor became the talk of the town.Now Bips will next be seen in White Feather Arthouse Films' Pankh in a super sexy avatar. The actress apparently plays an imaginary character who exists in the protagonist Jerry's (played by Maradona Rebello) mind. Must say, Bips looks super hot with this chic new hair do.The Bong bombshell would even be seen seducing her 22 year old co-star in the film directed by Sudipto Chattopadhyay. Bipasha's look in Pankh has been styled by Rocky S and Gavin Miguel. Hope Bips is able to set the screen on fire yet again.

Drona is my biggest, my best: Abhishek Bachchan

The countdown has begun for the two biggies that are slated for release this Idd: DRONA and KIDNAP. A lot is riding on these two films.In terms of economics, both are expensive films. Plus, the careers of Abhishek Bachchan (DRONA) and Imran Khan (post JAANE TU… YA JAANE NA) are at stake. Will DRONA live up to the humungous expectations?"It's my biggest and best film so far," Abhishek Bachchan tells me. He's supremely confident this time. "I don't speak like this, do I? But DRONA is different. It's the most expensive film I am associated with. Besides, Goldie (Behl; the director) has executed the subject remarkably," he states.Abhishek and Goldie have got together after more than seven years (BAS ITNA SA KHWAB HAI was released in July 2001).In between, in 2006, Goldie had plans of making a thriller with Abhishek, but decided on making an adventure fare instead. "Goldie was disheartened after his debut film failed. Later, he diversified into television; he wanted to make his company secure before he announced his next film," Abhishek reminisces.
Abhishek credits his directors for the (sterling) performances he has delivered in films like YUVA and GURU (Mani Ratnam) as also SARKAR and SARKAR RAJ (RGV)."If at all DRONA works -- and I hope it does -- Goldie should get the credit for it. He has worked very, very hard. I am sure, the Indian audiences haven't seen an adventure film like DRONA before," he says confidently.Abhishek has worked in the DHOOM series as also SARKAR and its sequel. There's talk that a sequel to DRONA is in the offing."Oh yes! Goldie has written so much in the intervening period that he's ready to take the DRONA series forward. In fact, the possibility of a sequel can easily be explored," he adds..

All is not well in Soha and Siddharth's love life

Soha Ali Khan recently hinted in all her interviews at all being well in her love life but we have found out her claims don't exactly hold true under the latest developed circumstances.The love birds Soha and Siddharth have been fighting yet again of late.Our source close to Soha revealed, "Siddharth is a very busy star down South. He is settled in Chennai but has to constantly keep shuffling between Chennai - Hyderabad and Mumbai thanks to his shooting commitments.Though he is a Tamilian he hardly acts in Tamil films and is extremely popular and busy doing Telugu films post the stupendous success of his romantic comedy, Bommarilu.What irks Soha is that since he is not doing anything much in Chennai why doesn't he leave the port city for good and settle in Mumbai itself along with her and keep shuffling between Mumbai - Hyderabad. Siddharth was in Mumbai last week and stayed as usual in Soha's flat for a few days.This time they both had heated arguments over this matter. While Soha kept persisting, Siddharth was not interested in moving in to Mumbai at all.The arguments reached such a point that he left Mumbai a day early than he had scheduled.""Siddharth's career despite a rocking debut in Rang De Basanti has not really picked up in Mumbai. He was promised many big films but none fell in his lap. Even mentor Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra ditched him at the last minute for Dilli 6.Its been more than a 2 and a half years since Rang De released.With no film released yet since then, Siddharth is in a mood to wrap the projects in hand in Bollywood and settle in Chennai for good. Soha is completely against this.Everytime its been Soha who has taken the initiative for a patch up after they both have fought. It looks hard this time that she will make the first move." the source added. .

Tanushree Dutta is on a new high

Reviews are out and going by the way the trade pundits have spoken our Dusky beauty – Tanushree Dutta, has a sure shot winner on her hand. She has been cast in a very de-glam look, which has not only given her an edge but has also brought forth her immense acting talent.On asking her, she replied with great enthusiasm, "Even though my look in the film was completely different from any of my earlier movies, it has been a blessing as I have been able to show the audience my potential."As a role it was one of the toughest that I have done so far, but it definitely brought out a great performance from me. It's quite thrilling to be getting such great reviews for my work especially from the industry stalwarts."I thank everyone who has shown the confidence in me and I pray that I get this support forever."Surely Tanushree is on a new high and we wish her all the luck for her future endeavours as well as look forward to many more such outstanding performances. -Sampurn

Daler is the highest paid singer in Bollywood

Daler Mehndi with his newly hiked rate has become the highest paid singer in the Bollywood music industry presently. He has hiked his rate per song to a mind boggling Rs. 5 lakhs!Daler's in his justification of the same states, "I have a 90% hit ratio where film songs are concerned. Irrespective of the film becoming a hit or not most of my songs have become extremely popular with the masses as well as the classes."I have realized when a film becomes a huge musical hit, the singers, especially very popular singers like me are never passed on the benefit for the same. Plus I want to create a niche market for myself. I don't want to sing for any film that comes my way. I would love to work with only those big filmmakers who can afford my price. But looking at the kind of offers I am getting nowadays I don't think so my big price is being a hurdle at all!"But isn't such a high price only worth for veteran singers of a caliber like Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle?"With due respect to their extremely high talent and their seniority, I am also having my share of huge popularity across the globe. My songs are loved everywhere and my private albums have been very popular." replies Daler."With big corporate giants funding mega budget films, now every one related to the film worth his talent wants to take advantage and extract his pound of flesh and Daler is no exception." quoted a music director who is presently judging a famous singing reality show.In today's times a regular singer like Shaan or a KK get somewhere around 25-40 thousand rupees per song depending on the banner. Sonu Nigam too has started demanding Rs 2 lakh plus per song now. -Sampurn .

Diana Hayden will win Bigg Boss

Alina Wadiwalla, who has been voted out of reality show "Bigg Boss" this week, is miffed with co-participant and item girl Sambhavna Seth for having allegedly betrayed her.Alina, the only non-celebrity inmate on the show, said, "I always shared her (Sambhavna's) sorrows and she back-stabbed me. I always used to console and pacify her, but she betrayed me by nominating me.""When she used to vomit, I used to bring her a bucket and clean up. When she was not well, I used to take her to the loo. After doing so much for her, I wasn't expecting this in return. I felt so bad," she said.The reality show required her to be locked in a specially designed house with celebrity inmates for three months under 24-hour camera surveillance, with no access to the outside world.A professional wedding photographer based in Britain, Alina is a tad disappointed on being eliminated from the show."I'm a little disappointed because I did have my own plans after winning the show, but I'm happy that I have left it in good faith. I know I didn't do anything wrong or never cheated on anybody, so I'm happy," Alina said.Alina stayed in the house for a month and a week. During her stay, she managed the kitchen and cleaning, and mostly maintained a calm demeanour.Now that she is out of the house, Alina has no immediate plans to return back to work. She is happy being "back home" with her family, especially her identical twin sister Sana, who visited her at the Bigg Boss' house last week.What upset her most in "Bigg Boss" was when her housemates changed their choices when open nominations took place last Monday to oust one of the participants."I felt like a victim. I know it wouldn't have been the same had the nomination taken place in the confession room because it was all planned. With that nomination, the honesty and humanity of each and everyone was clear."People had double standards and I felt hurt when I was told that I was creating misunderstandings between people and that's the reason I was being nominated," Alina said.She alleged that Sambhavna had nominated her just because it was an open nomination this time, instead of inside the confession room. She added that Sambhavna may have named Payal Rohatgi, whom she dislikes, if it was a closed nomination.All said and done, Alina says she is missing her house mates and hopes to meet them as and when they come out. The young girl feels Diana Hayden, who was the wild card entry to the show, will go on to win."Diana will win the show because she has a relaxed approach towards things and also her tough experiences in life will help her sail through."Currently, Sambhavna, actress Payal Rohatgi, comedian Ehsaan Qureshi, model Zulfi Syed, late Bhartiya Janta Party leader Pramod Mahajan's son Rahul, Diana and reality show winners Ashutosh Kaushik and Debojit Saha are in the "Bigg Boss" house. .

Why Amrita didn`t wear Indian clothes?

It seems to us that Amrita Rao forgot to be Indian at her own movie premier ‘Welcome to Sajjanpur’. Don’t worry, by not being Indian we just meant that she forgot to wear Indian clothes which was the dress code that night.‘Welcome to Sajjanpur’ is a movie based on the rural side of India, so all the casts were to wear Indian attire all the time. Maybe this motivated the director to have the theme of his movie premier also to be on the Indian side.Obeying all the orders given the entire cast, as well as the invitees, were in Indian attire. The list includes Shreyas Talpade, Ravi Kissen, Celina Jeitley, Illa Arun, Shabana Azmi, Aushotosh Rana, Divya Dutt, Yashpal Sharma, Shayam Benegal, Rajshwari Sachdeva etc.The sole odd one out was the lead heroine of the movie, ‘Amrita Rao’. Dressed in entirely the opposite side of Indian, Amrita was seen in a white formal suit.So why did Amrita choose to go the other way? We do have a few options ready for you to guess.A. Because she wanted to look different, so that she gets more attention.B. Because she was very bored off wearing Indian all the time during the shoot.C. Because she hates the director.D. Because she likes to pave her own way, and don’t like to follow others.E. Because she is disobedient and very stubborn.F. Last but not the least, Because she is “Amrita Rao”

Priyanka to do item song with SRK

After Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra has been chosen as the third heroine to make a special appearance in Priyadarshan's "Billoo Barber" and shake a leg with Shah Rukh Khan.And Priyadarshan says it was a cakewalk for the superstar to get the leading ladies to do a cameo in his comedy."Since Shah Rukh plays a filmstar in the movie, I needed him to do some big glamorous song and dance numbers with some top heroines. I left the choice to Shah Rukh. I knew all he had to do was to pick up the phone and ask any of his leading ladies," Priyadarshan told.According to sources, it was a tie between Rani Mukerji and Priyanka for the third item song with Shah Rukh Khan in "Billoo Barber"."But after Rani appeared on Salman Khan's game show 'Dus Ka Dum' and knowing there's no love lost between Salman and Priyanka, the scales tilted automatically towards Priyanka," an industry source said.Though King Khan has done item numbers earlier in "Shakti", "Kaal" and "Krazzy 4", this would be Priyanka's first item number.The song with Kareena was shot at the very start of the shooting."At this very moment, I'm shooting a second item song with Deepika and Shah Rukh. That's again a very catchy number and Shah Rukh is having a ball shooting with Deepika," Priyadarshan said.Interestingly, the director was supposed to launch Deepika two years ago in a film called "Pirate"."But that didn't work out. She made her debut with Shah Rukh (in 'Om Shanti Om'). Now she's working with him again. And I also got a chance to work with her. Don't ask who's the lucky one," he quipped.Inspired by the story of Lord Krishna and his childhood friend Sudama, a poor Brahmin, "Billoo Barber" tells the tale of a superstar and his pal Billoo (Irrfan Khan), who is a barber by profession. And here is the rest of it.

Bipasha Basu:I may be Sexiest but I lead a boring life

Bipasha Basu Talks To Wahabuddin khan On Being Sexy.You've were selected as Asia's sexiest woman.Yes and I'm proud of it. I read a journalist taunting me about how serious I tried to sound about being chosen the sexiest woman in Asia. I'd just like see how she'd react if she got the same title. I'm sure any man or woman would be flattered being called the sexiest. I don't see why I've to justify myself for being happy about being called sexy. I feel elated about it. You can't take it away.How do you define sexy?It's defined differently from person to person. Those who know me know I'm a very down-to-earth girl with no pretensions to being a diva. For me being sexy is an amalgamation of many factors. Definitely a good physique and a Perfect-10 for health. A good face helps. But confidence, poise and intelligence are musts. Just a body won't do.How do you fob off unwanted attention?I've no time or opportunity to think about unwanted attention. Most of the day I'm at work. Besides sets the only place I go to is the gym. Otherwise I enjoy being at home. I may be a very sexy person. But I lead a very boring life."Unwanted attention? Yes there're intrusions. I completely shut it out. I've been blessed with blindness. I'm so myopic I don't see people staring at me. Maybe that's why I don't understand this whole concept of wearing a robe on top of your shooting clothes. Because you're going to shed the robe in front of the camera. Since I wear skirts dresses and shorts in real life why should I get coy about them on sets? I believe in comfort clothing. I wear a robe on the sets only when I'm extremely cold. I know it gives people a shock to see me walking up and down in shorts. But my logic is simple. I can't see them. So they can't see me.Do you wear non-comfort clothes for a role?No, I think it's very important for me be comfortable in what I'm wearing even on screen. I'm in good shape and I am not body-conscious. There's no clothing that would look alarming on me. Having said that I must say I live in a protected environment and can wear what I want and be how I want. I've people cordoning off what you call unwanted attention. I don't represent the working- class girl. But I do understand the predicament of the girl on the road because I used to be one.So how do you advice the girl on the road to dress and behave?She certainly can't be as carefree as me. She has to dress correctly. And if anything untoward happens with the opposite gender she should take it on headlong. If I see rubbish going on around me I react. I've slapped people on the road. I'm quite fiery. No one can mess with me. My sister in Kolkata travels by local train. But she knows how to take care of herself. She doesn't need a man to keep her secure on her roads.Does having John by your side keep away the wolves?If they want to be unbecoming they ignore John. However if he stands right next to me he can become very intimidating. I'm told even I'm intimidating. When I'm at work I don't tolerate any shoddiness. My logic is simple. If I give a hundred percent I expect others to do the same. People are on their toes when they're working with me. .