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After sharing screen space with Amitabh Bachchan in her comeback movie "English Vinglish", actress Sridevi is set to sit on the hot seat of the megastar's game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati 6" (KBC).
Sridevi, 49, will shoot for KBC in Mumbai Tuesday, a source told.
She will be on the show as part of a promotional stint for "English Vinglish", in which Big B has played a cameo.
Big B and Sridevi have earlier shared the frame in movies like "Aakhree Raasta", "Inquilab" and "Khuda Gawah".
After shooting his cameo for "English Vinglish", Amitabh had tweeted Sridevi is "still the same... effervescent, spontaneous, delightful".
Directed by debutante director Gauri Shinde, wife of "Paa" director R.Balki, "English Vinglish" is set to release Oct 5.
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Sridevi to sit on 'KBC 6' hot seat with Big B
Sridevi to sit on 'KBC 6' hot seat with Big B
After sharing screen space with Amitabh Bachchan in her comeback movie "English Vinglish", actress Sridevi is set to sit on the hot seat of the megastar's game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati 6" (KBC).
Sridevi, 49, will shoot for KBC in Mumbai Tuesday, a source told.
She will be on the show as part of a promotional stint for "English Vinglish", in which Big B has played a cameo.
Big B and Sridevi have earlier shared the frame in movies like "Aakhree Raasta", "Inquilab" and "Khuda Gawah".
After shooting his cameo for "English Vinglish", Amitabh had tweeted Sridevi is "still the same... effervescent, spontaneous, delightful".
Directed by debutante director Gauri Shinde, wife of "Paa" director R.Balki, "English Vinglish" is set to release Oct 5.
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Actress Soha Ali Khan, who has been dating actor Kunal Kemmu for a long time now, says she is not ready for marriage yet.
"Handsome, rich, loyal, kind and good in sports. Does anyone has these qualities? No one. No, I am not thinking about marriage right now, I am very small (young), I still have to do a lot of things, " the 33-year-old said here on the sidelines of the Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week.
Soha walked the ramp for fashion designer Vikram Phadnis. She not just wore a bridal dress, but her look was complete with henna and sindoor.
While her own wedding may be distant for now, Soha is excited about her brother, actor Saif Ali Khan's forthcoming D-day.
"I am very excited. But like I said, it's a very personal matter and bhai (Saif) and Kareena (Kapoor) don't want to talk about it so it would not be right for me to say anything either, " she said.
Soha was last seen in "Soundtrack" and her forthcoming releases include "Midnight's Children", "Airport" and "Sahib, Biwi aur Gangster 2."
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I'm not thinking about marriage: Soha Ali Khan
Actress Soha Ali Khan, who has been dating actor Kunal Kemmu for a long time now, says she is not ready for marriage yet.
"Handsome, rich, loyal, kind and good in sports. Does anyone has these qualities? No one. No, I am not thinking about marriage right now, I am very small (young), I still have to do a lot of things, " the 33-year-old said here on the sidelines of the Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week.
Soha walked the ramp for fashion designer Vikram Phadnis. She not just wore a bridal dress, but her look was complete with henna and sindoor.
While her own wedding may be distant for now, Soha is excited about her brother, actor Saif Ali Khan's forthcoming D-day.
"I am very excited. But like I said, it's a very personal matter and bhai (Saif) and Kareena (Kapoor) don't want to talk about it so it would not be right for me to say anything either, " she said.
Soha was last seen in "Soundtrack" and her forthcoming releases include "Midnight's Children", "Airport" and "Sahib, Biwi aur Gangster 2."
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Anurag Basu's film strikes a chord with the audience as well as the cash registers. Meanwhile 'Raaz 3' is the biggest hit in the horror genre till date
Anurag Basu's Barfi! has kicked off on a positive note. It has turned out to be a film that has not only got critical acclaim but also has brought in the numbers. The film has collected around Rs 32.5 crore in its first weekend in India (Rs 8.5 crore on Friday, Rs 10.8 crore on Saturday and Rs 13.2 crore on Sunday).
While the trade has been saying that the numbers are comparatively less for a Ranbir Kapoor film, one has to realise that the film has opened with as less as 650 screens and it is part of a strategy by its producers UTV that seems to have worked alright.
On the other hand Vikram Bhatt's Raaz 3 made around Rs 55.29 crore in its first week and around Rs 8 crore in its second weekend, making it the biggest hit in the horror genre till date. Meanwhile Ek Tha Tiger sits pretty on Rs 182.5 crore.
Trade analyst Amod Mehra says, `Barfi! has done well and the numbers have improved day by day. The collections on Sunday and Monday are very good and the holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi will boost the collections.
The producers have released the film mostly in multiplexes and have avoided 90 per cent of the single screens and the strategy has worked. Raaz 3 has become a hit.`
Trade analyst Atul Mohan points out, `Barfi! is a film for the high gentry audience and multiplexes. It will continue doing well in big cities on the weekdays as well. The satellite is still open, so that will bring in huge revenue for the investors.`
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Box Office: 'Barfi!' earns Rs 32.5 crore in its first weekend
Anurag Basu's film strikes a chord with the audience as well as the cash registers. Meanwhile 'Raaz 3' is the biggest hit in the horror genre till date
Anurag Basu's Barfi! has kicked off on a positive note. It has turned out to be a film that has not only got critical acclaim but also has brought in the numbers. The film has collected around Rs 32.5 crore in its first weekend in India (Rs 8.5 crore on Friday, Rs 10.8 crore on Saturday and Rs 13.2 crore on Sunday).
While the trade has been saying that the numbers are comparatively less for a Ranbir Kapoor film, one has to realise that the film has opened with as less as 650 screens and it is part of a strategy by its producers UTV that seems to have worked alright.
On the other hand Vikram Bhatt's Raaz 3 made around Rs 55.29 crore in its first week and around Rs 8 crore in its second weekend, making it the biggest hit in the horror genre till date. Meanwhile Ek Tha Tiger sits pretty on Rs 182.5 crore.
Trade analyst Amod Mehra says, `Barfi! has done well and the numbers have improved day by day. The collections on Sunday and Monday are very good and the holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi will boost the collections.
The producers have released the film mostly in multiplexes and have avoided 90 per cent of the single screens and the strategy has worked. Raaz 3 has become a hit.`
Trade analyst Atul Mohan points out, `Barfi! is a film for the high gentry audience and multiplexes. It will continue doing well in big cities on the weekdays as well. The satellite is still open, so that will bring in huge revenue for the investors.`
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Buzz is that the actor has already signed his next project with Siddharth Anand, while he is still busy shooting for 'Krrish 2'
Just like Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan too had decided to focus on only one film at a time.
Ever since he started work on his dad's latest superhero project, he was said to be concentrating on the filmmaking aspects of the film as well. So much so that it was being said Duggu didn't want to sign another film till he finished the one at hand.
However sources say that the situation now could change. Apparently, Hrithik has signed director Siddharth Anand's next film. Going by the buzz, it will be Hrithik's first romantic comedy.
Our informer says, `After playing rather demanding roles in the recent past, Siddharth's film will be a welcome change for Hrithik. After going back and forth on the script several times, the actor has said yes to the filmmaker.`
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Hrithik Roshan's next film a romantic comedy?
Buzz is that the actor has already signed his next project with Siddharth Anand, while he is still busy shooting for 'Krrish 2'
Just like Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan too had decided to focus on only one film at a time.
Ever since he started work on his dad's latest superhero project, he was said to be concentrating on the filmmaking aspects of the film as well. So much so that it was being said Duggu didn't want to sign another film till he finished the one at hand.
However sources say that the situation now could change. Apparently, Hrithik has signed director Siddharth Anand's next film. Going by the buzz, it will be Hrithik's first romantic comedy.
Our informer says, `After playing rather demanding roles in the recent past, Siddharth's film will be a welcome change for Hrithik. After going back and forth on the script several times, the actor has said yes to the filmmaker.`
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Bollywood star Salman Khan says if "Ek Tha Tiger" had to cross Rs.200 crore at the box office, it should have achieved the feat by now.
"For 'Ek Tha Tiger', if it had to cross Rs.200 crore, it should have crossed long time back. Now slowly if it crosses (the mark), it's not the same thing, " Salman told reporters here.
"Ek Tha Tiger" released Aug 15, and made Rs.33 crore on its opening day. It is now reportedly close to registering Rs.200 crore.
Salman, who has been giving hit films one after another with projects like "Wanted", "Dabangg" and "Bodyguard", says he is not here to set any records.
"I'm not setting any records. I am working on something day by day. I am concentrating on 'Dabangg 2' right now. I give my best at that point of time to whatever I am doing. If that comes across correctly, then these things (box office collections) follow, " he added.
"Dabangg 2" is produced and directed by Arbaaz Khan.
Meanwhile, Salman is also geared up to host Colors' reality show "Bigg Boss 6", which will go on air Oct 7.
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Rs.200 crore doesn't matter for 'Ek Tha Tiger' now: Salman Khan
Bollywood star Salman Khan says if "Ek Tha Tiger" had to cross Rs.200 crore at the box office, it should have achieved the feat by now.
"For 'Ek Tha Tiger', if it had to cross Rs.200 crore, it should have crossed long time back. Now slowly if it crosses (the mark), it's not the same thing, " Salman told reporters here.
"Ek Tha Tiger" released Aug 15, and made Rs.33 crore on its opening day. It is now reportedly close to registering Rs.200 crore.
Salman, who has been giving hit films one after another with projects like "Wanted", "Dabangg" and "Bodyguard", says he is not here to set any records.
"I'm not setting any records. I am working on something day by day. I am concentrating on 'Dabangg 2' right now. I give my best at that point of time to whatever I am doing. If that comes across correctly, then these things (box office collections) follow, " he added.
"Dabangg 2" is produced and directed by Arbaaz Khan.
Meanwhile, Salman is also geared up to host Colors' reality show "Bigg Boss 6", which will go on air Oct 7.
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Giaa Manek slams the producer of her daily soap for spreading rumours about her alleged un-professionalism
Giaa Manek was in the news recently for ditching her daily soap in order to take part in a dance reality show. Not only did the show's producers slam her for her alleged unprofessional act, she was even voted out of the show last week.
The actress categorically states that she feels no regret whatsoever in choosing the reality show over her daily serial. In fact, she blames the producer for driving her to this act. Giaa states, `I did not leave the show because I wanted to take part in the reality series. My producer was torturing me. So I chose to leave.`
The actress says that her contract with the soap's producer clearly stated that she could terminate the contract at her own will.
Giaa argues that the producer had no right to take action against her or badmouth her in the industry. Giaa points out, `The buzz that I won't be allowed to work on any other show is a rumour. No one else should have any problem.`
Ask her what she feels about an alleged bias towards professional dancers on the reality show that she has just exited, and the actress chooses to play it safe. She says, `Ritwik Dhanjani and Isha Sharwani are trained dancers, while we learnt all these new dance forms in just three days. So there is no comparison between us.`
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Giaa Hits Back: My producer was torturing me
Giaa Manek slams the producer of her daily soap for spreading rumours about her alleged un-professionalism
Giaa Manek was in the news recently for ditching her daily soap in order to take part in a dance reality show. Not only did the show's producers slam her for her alleged unprofessional act, she was even voted out of the show last week.
The actress categorically states that she feels no regret whatsoever in choosing the reality show over her daily serial. In fact, she blames the producer for driving her to this act. Giaa states, `I did not leave the show because I wanted to take part in the reality series. My producer was torturing me. So I chose to leave.`
The actress says that her contract with the soap's producer clearly stated that she could terminate the contract at her own will.
Giaa argues that the producer had no right to take action against her or badmouth her in the industry. Giaa points out, `The buzz that I won't be allowed to work on any other show is a rumour. No one else should have any problem.`
Ask her what she feels about an alleged bias towards professional dancers on the reality show that she has just exited, and the actress chooses to play it safe. She says, `Ritwik Dhanjani and Isha Sharwani are trained dancers, while we learnt all these new dance forms in just three days. So there is no comparison between us.`
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Apparently, actor made some 'special' demands in exchange of appearing on the dance-reality show
The makers of the dance-reality reality show were stunned when Salman Khan apparently made some 'special' demands in exchange of appearing on the programme
After all with Salman Khan, it's either `my way or the highway!` Sources say that recently, the makers of a dance reality show were in for a surprise when Sallu put forth his demands in exchange of agreeing to appear on their show.
Our source says, `Salman was set to appear on the jodi-special episode. As most of the jodis had chosen to perform on his film songs, the actor had specified he did not want any track on the show that was originally filmed on him and former flame Aishwarya Rai.`
Sallu also apparently demanded that no Shah Rukh Khan track was to feature on the show. The source says, `Darsheel and Avneet performed their act to SRK's Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge song. Salman appeared on the show only after the song was over.`
The source adds that during the show, the actor was also spotted sketching in his notepad. However, when the show was over, he simply picked up his notebook and left, without anyone else getting a chance to have a peek at his drawings.
Rock the floor
While on the show, Sallu's co-star Katrina Kaif pushed him to perform with Madhuri Dixit on a Hum Aapke Hai Kaun track. Though, he was not really in the mood, he later relented.
Afterwards, when the two retired to their vanity vans, Salman apparently gently reprimanded Kat for having forced him to dance.
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No Ash, No SRK - Salman Khan gets his way on 'Jhalak'
Apparently, actor made some 'special' demands in exchange of appearing on the dance-reality show
The makers of the dance-reality reality show were stunned when Salman Khan apparently made some 'special' demands in exchange of appearing on the programme
After all with Salman Khan, it's either `my way or the highway!` Sources say that recently, the makers of a dance reality show were in for a surprise when Sallu put forth his demands in exchange of agreeing to appear on their show.
Our source says, `Salman was set to appear on the jodi-special episode. As most of the jodis had chosen to perform on his film songs, the actor had specified he did not want any track on the show that was originally filmed on him and former flame Aishwarya Rai.`
Sallu also apparently demanded that no Shah Rukh Khan track was to feature on the show. The source says, `Darsheel and Avneet performed their act to SRK's Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge song. Salman appeared on the show only after the song was over.`
The source adds that during the show, the actor was also spotted sketching in his notepad. However, when the show was over, he simply picked up his notebook and left, without anyone else getting a chance to have a peek at his drawings.
Rock the floor
While on the show, Sallu's co-star Katrina Kaif pushed him to perform with Madhuri Dixit on a Hum Aapke Hai Kaun track. Though, he was not really in the mood, he later relented.
Afterwards, when the two retired to their vanity vans, Salman apparently gently reprimanded Kat for having forced him to dance.
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Activist from Pune files complaint after seeing internet images of King Khan holding national flag upside down
Social worker Ravindra Brahme (40) has lodged a case against Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan for disrespecting the national flag during the celebrations that followed the Indian cricket team's victory in the World Cup final held on on April 2, 2011.
Brahme had recently lodged a case against model Gehna Vashist at the Deccan Gymkhana police station for dishonouring the Tricolour by using it as a bikini in a photoshoot in Mumbai. Gehna was arrested by officials of the Deccan Gymkhana police station on Saturday.
`We have decided to start a movement against people who show disrespect to the Indian flag and if we find such people, we will start registering complaints against them without thinking of their stature,` Brahme said.
`In SRK's case, I was surfing the net and on one website I found some pictures in which he was waving the Indian flag in Mumbai after India won the cricket World Cup on April 2, 2011. While waving the flag, he ignored the fact that saffron colour was at the bottom and the green colour was on top.`
He said that Khan was a role model and an iconic figure for the youth in the country and so should act responsibly. `If he indulged in such acts, the youth will also emulate him,` Brahme said. `I have registered a case against Khan with the Chatushringi police station and the case has been transferred to the Bandra police station in Mumbai, where Khan resides.`
Police Inspector (Crime) Subhash Nikam of the Chatushringi police station, said: `We have registered the case against Shah Rukh Khan under the relevant sections of the Prevention of Insult to National Honour (Amendment) Act on August 14 after Brahme approached us.
Since the incident had taken place in Mumbai, the case has been transferred to the Bandra police station and the police there will be investigating the matter further.`
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Case against Shah Rukh Khan
Activist from Pune files complaint after seeing internet images of King Khan holding national flag upside down
Social worker Ravindra Brahme (40) has lodged a case against Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan for disrespecting the national flag during the celebrations that followed the Indian cricket team's victory in the World Cup final held on on April 2, 2011.
Brahme had recently lodged a case against model Gehna Vashist at the Deccan Gymkhana police station for dishonouring the Tricolour by using it as a bikini in a photoshoot in Mumbai. Gehna was arrested by officials of the Deccan Gymkhana police station on Saturday.
`We have decided to start a movement against people who show disrespect to the Indian flag and if we find such people, we will start registering complaints against them without thinking of their stature,` Brahme said.
`In SRK's case, I was surfing the net and on one website I found some pictures in which he was waving the Indian flag in Mumbai after India won the cricket World Cup on April 2, 2011. While waving the flag, he ignored the fact that saffron colour was at the bottom and the green colour was on top.`
He said that Khan was a role model and an iconic figure for the youth in the country and so should act responsibly. `If he indulged in such acts, the youth will also emulate him,` Brahme said. `I have registered a case against Khan with the Chatushringi police station and the case has been transferred to the Bandra police station in Mumbai, where Khan resides.`
Police Inspector (Crime) Subhash Nikam of the Chatushringi police station, said: `We have registered the case against Shah Rukh Khan under the relevant sections of the Prevention of Insult to National Honour (Amendment) Act on August 14 after Brahme approached us.
Since the incident had taken place in Mumbai, the case has been transferred to the Bandra police station and the police there will be investigating the matter further.`
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Actor Sonakshi Sinha, who had earlier stated that "Ek Tha Tiger" will be a super hit, is happy that her prediction has come true.
"Yes, I have seen it ('Ek Tha Tiger'). I saw it on the day of its release and it's a fun film. It has taken a very good opening, like I had predicted," the 25-year-old said here Monday on the sets of Dance India Dance Super Kids.
"You know, he (Salman Khan) is doing very well at the box office and I wish the entire team all the best," added the actress who debuted opposite Salman in "Dabangg".
Sonakshi, who had come to promote her forthcoming film "Joker", is happy that kids have developed a special liking for her film's main characters, the aliens.
"Kids are a very, very strong market because when kids come they have to bring along their parents. That's great for us and luckily the kids have taken such a liking to these little aliens and even adults are reacting very nicely. It's different, they have not seen something like this before," Sonakshi said.
Directed by Shirish Kunder, "Joker" also stars Akshay Kumar, Shreyas Talpade and Minnisha Lamba and hits theatres Aug 31.
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Sonakshi's prediction rings true for 'Ek Tha Tiger'
Actor Sonakshi Sinha, who had earlier stated that "Ek Tha Tiger" will be a super hit, is happy that her prediction has come true.
"Yes, I have seen it ('Ek Tha Tiger'). I saw it on the day of its release and it's a fun film. It has taken a very good opening, like I had predicted," the 25-year-old said here Monday on the sets of Dance India Dance Super Kids.
"You know, he (Salman Khan) is doing very well at the box office and I wish the entire team all the best," added the actress who debuted opposite Salman in "Dabangg".
Sonakshi, who had come to promote her forthcoming film "Joker", is happy that kids have developed a special liking for her film's main characters, the aliens.
"Kids are a very, very strong market because when kids come they have to bring along their parents. That's great for us and luckily the kids have taken such a liking to these little aliens and even adults are reacting very nicely. It's different, they have not seen something like this before," Sonakshi said.
Directed by Shirish Kunder, "Joker" also stars Akshay Kumar, Shreyas Talpade and Minnisha Lamba and hits theatres Aug 31.
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The actress was spotted at a fashion event in a lacy black creation and yellow underwear. Next is what?
Back to school
The 'Jism 2' actress has hired three tutors to coach her in Hindi and dance skills in order to further her chances in the industry
After her average debut in Pooja Bhatt's Jism 2, Sunny Leone does not want to leave any stone unturned before she starts work on her second film Ekta Kapoor's sequel to Ragini MMS. Buzz is that the actress has roped in three tutors to coach her in Hindi and dance skills as well.
Our sources say that the former adult content actress apparently is keen to better her performance and is prepping up to handle further Bollywood projects.
She has hired Shabina Khan as her dance tutor and two other tutors to coach her in Hindi. The informer says, `Sunny also picked up the DVD of Ragini MMs to watch it, so she is better prepared for the sequel.`
Sunny Leone says, `I watched the film and I got really scared. Though I have grown up watching horror films. My father however made sure the films were age appropriate.`
The actress who is currently in the States adds, `The dance routines are being taught by Shabina in India and my Hindi coach is in USA.`
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Sunny Leone reveals a tad too much
The actress was spotted at a fashion event in a lacy black creation and yellow underwear. Next is what?
Back to school
The 'Jism 2' actress has hired three tutors to coach her in Hindi and dance skills in order to further her chances in the industry
After her average debut in Pooja Bhatt's Jism 2, Sunny Leone does not want to leave any stone unturned before she starts work on her second film Ekta Kapoor's sequel to Ragini MMS. Buzz is that the actress has roped in three tutors to coach her in Hindi and dance skills as well.
Our sources say that the former adult content actress apparently is keen to better her performance and is prepping up to handle further Bollywood projects.
She has hired Shabina Khan as her dance tutor and two other tutors to coach her in Hindi. The informer says, `Sunny also picked up the DVD of Ragini MMs to watch it, so she is better prepared for the sequel.`
Sunny Leone says, `I watched the film and I got really scared. Though I have grown up watching horror films. My father however made sure the films were age appropriate.`
The actress who is currently in the States adds, `The dance routines are being taught by Shabina in India and my Hindi coach is in USA.`
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The actress hopes to take mature decisions in the future will star in new film with Emraan Hashmi
Most newbie actresses would give a hand as well as a leg to act in a Shah Rukh Khan film. However, Sagarika Ghatge, who had quite a prominent role in SRK's Chak De! India feels that signing the film was `a mistake`.
The actress elaborates, `I don't know if it was a good or a bad move. Now hopefully, I will make matured choices and won't repeat the mistake again. It was not a planned move.`
Sagarika will soon be seen in Shamim Desai's next, where she will play Emraan Hashmi's love interest. In fact, she says that Emraan was almost like an inspiration for her.
She says, `As a senior actor, Emraan always comes prepared on the sets. I bonded well with him and he inspired me to do my homework too before arriving for the shoots.`
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Doing 'Chak De! India' with SRK was a mistake: Sagarika Ghatge
Doing 'Chak De! India' with SRK was a mistake: Sagarika Ghatge
The actress hopes to take mature decisions in the future will star in new film with Emraan Hashmi
Most newbie actresses would give a hand as well as a leg to act in a Shah Rukh Khan film. However, Sagarika Ghatge, who had quite a prominent role in SRK's Chak De! India feels that signing the film was `a mistake`.
The actress elaborates, `I don't know if it was a good or a bad move. Now hopefully, I will make matured choices and won't repeat the mistake again. It was not a planned move.`
Sagarika will soon be seen in Shamim Desai's next, where she will play Emraan Hashmi's love interest. In fact, she says that Emraan was almost like an inspiration for her.
She says, `As a senior actor, Emraan always comes prepared on the sets. I bonded well with him and he inspired me to do my homework too before arriving for the shoots.`
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Buzz is that Tiger Shroff has got a leading lady in Athiya Shetty for his debut film 'Heropanti'
Suniel and Mana Shetty's daughter Athiya is all set to make her Bollywood debut. The 18-year-old is said to have been cast opposite Jackie Shroff's son Tiger in Heropanti.
A while ago, when Suniel Shetty walked into an event accompanied by Athiya, apparently there was an immediate beeline of filmmakers wanting to sign the young lady for their films. Looks like Sajid Nadiadwala has beaten everyone else in the race and signed Miss Shetty.
Our source says, `Athiya apparently always wanted to make a career in Bollywood and even went to the New York Film Academy for a course in filmmaking. Both Suniel and Mana are said to be extremely supportive of their little daughter in her decision to pursue her career as an actress.`
On his part, Suniel Shetty refused to comment on our story and instead asked us to get in touch with his manager, who remained unavailable.
However, the director of Heropanti, Sabbir Khan says, `I'm yet to see the audition tapes, as I was out of town.` Incidentally, Suniel Shetty had worked with Sajid in Waqt Hamara Hai (1993), when the filmmaker was starting his career as a producer.
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Suniel Shetty's daughter Athiya is Tiger's girl?
Suniel Shetty's daughter Athiya is Tiger's girl?
Buzz is that Tiger Shroff has got a leading lady in Athiya Shetty for his debut film 'Heropanti'
Suniel and Mana Shetty's daughter Athiya is all set to make her Bollywood debut. The 18-year-old is said to have been cast opposite Jackie Shroff's son Tiger in Heropanti.
A while ago, when Suniel Shetty walked into an event accompanied by Athiya, apparently there was an immediate beeline of filmmakers wanting to sign the young lady for their films. Looks like Sajid Nadiadwala has beaten everyone else in the race and signed Miss Shetty.
Our source says, `Athiya apparently always wanted to make a career in Bollywood and even went to the New York Film Academy for a course in filmmaking. Both Suniel and Mana are said to be extremely supportive of their little daughter in her decision to pursue her career as an actress.`
On his part, Suniel Shetty refused to comment on our story and instead asked us to get in touch with his manager, who remained unavailable.
However, the director of Heropanti, Sabbir Khan says, `I'm yet to see the audition tapes, as I was out of town.` Incidentally, Suniel Shetty had worked with Sajid in Waqt Hamara Hai (1993), when the filmmaker was starting his career as a producer.
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Actress was apprehensive as she had to run in the buff when insects attack for 'Raaz 3'
Esha Gupta might have got Vikram Bhatt's upcoming horror flick when Jacqueline Fernandez walked out but she was equally apprehensive before doing the nude scene.
She had to run in the buff when some insects attack her due to a black magic act of Bipasha Basu. Vikram and Bips made her comfortable while doing the shoot.
In the industry where two actresses cannot get along, Bips also took time out to help Esha feel comfortable while enacting the scene.
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Esha Gupta goes nude
Actress was apprehensive as she had to run in the buff when insects attack for 'Raaz 3'
Esha Gupta might have got Vikram Bhatt's upcoming horror flick when Jacqueline Fernandez walked out but she was equally apprehensive before doing the nude scene.
She had to run in the buff when some insects attack her due to a black magic act of Bipasha Basu. Vikram and Bips made her comfortable while doing the shoot.
In the industry where two actresses cannot get along, Bips also took time out to help Esha feel comfortable while enacting the scene.
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Though Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor have been finalised for Ali Abbas Zafar's next film to be made for the Yash Chopra banner, there is no official word on the female star
Buzz is that the Mere Brother Ki Dulhan director is keen to work with Katrina Kaif again.
As she was part of his debut film with Imran Khan, he feels there is the comfort factor with Kat. Ali had recently also accompanied Kat to the Ajmer dargah.
Was it to seek divine intervention before the start of a new venture? Hmmm...
The director has already chosen Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor for his film.
Not love triangle
"The film is titled 'Gunday' and will be completely shot in Kolkata. It's a period film set in 1971 to 1988. Both my actors Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh will be seen as Bengalis in the film. It's not a love triangle and the film will go on floors in December," Ali Abbas Zafar told.
After doing "Band Baaja Baaraat" and "Ladies vs Ricky Bahl", this will be Ranveer's third movie with Yash Raj Films (YRF) banner and the same goes for Arjun, who did "Ishaqzaade" with them and also signed "Aurangzeb".
However, for the first time the two actors are coming together on screen.
When asked will Arjun and Ranveer work on their Bengali diction, Zafar said: "It's still a choice that I have not yet made. It's a commercial Hindi film and I want to stick to my subject with honesty. As far as Bengali diction is concerned, we are still finalising that, we don't want to make it sound funny."
About the leading lady, he said that it has not been "finalised yet" and added: "Talks are on. Once we finalise it, we will make an official announcement."
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Yash Raj's 'Gunday' for Katrina?
Yash Raj's 'Gunday' for Katrina?
Though Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor have been finalised for Ali Abbas Zafar's next film to be made for the Yash Chopra banner, there is no official word on the female star
Buzz is that the Mere Brother Ki Dulhan director is keen to work with Katrina Kaif again.
As she was part of his debut film with Imran Khan, he feels there is the comfort factor with Kat. Ali had recently also accompanied Kat to the Ajmer dargah.
Was it to seek divine intervention before the start of a new venture? Hmmm...
The director has already chosen Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor for his film.
Not love triangle
"The film is titled 'Gunday' and will be completely shot in Kolkata. It's a period film set in 1971 to 1988. Both my actors Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh will be seen as Bengalis in the film. It's not a love triangle and the film will go on floors in December," Ali Abbas Zafar told.
After doing "Band Baaja Baaraat" and "Ladies vs Ricky Bahl", this will be Ranveer's third movie with Yash Raj Films (YRF) banner and the same goes for Arjun, who did "Ishaqzaade" with them and also signed "Aurangzeb".
However, for the first time the two actors are coming together on screen.
When asked will Arjun and Ranveer work on their Bengali diction, Zafar said: "It's still a choice that I have not yet made. It's a commercial Hindi film and I want to stick to my subject with honesty. As far as Bengali diction is concerned, we are still finalising that, we don't want to make it sound funny."
About the leading lady, he said that it has not been "finalised yet" and added: "Talks are on. Once we finalise it, we will make an official announcement."
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Touted as the 'next big thing' in B-Town, Parineeti Chopra presently has no film!
Though she played a supporting role in her debut flick Maneesh Sharma's Ladies V/Ricky Bahl last year, she got noticed and notched up several awards. She reaped honours for being the Best Newcomer to the Best Supporting Actress to the Superstar of Tomorrow.
Her next flick Habib Faisal's Ishaqzaade that released earlier this year had her essay the female lead for which too she earned laudable reviews.
Just when everyone assumed that Parineeti would be snapped up in several other projects, the actress is still awaiting her third B-Town outing.
Touted as the next big thing in Bollywood, Priyanka Chopra's cousin currently has no takers! She has a three-film deal with Yash Raj Films.
After Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl and Ishaqzaade, she has to do one more film. But so far no announcement has been made with her in the cast. And for those films in which there was buzz about being cast have either not taken off or she finds someone else being cast.
Says a source, `There was a great deal of speculation that she would be cast in Atul Sabharwal's film being produced by Aditya Chopra which is Arjun Kapoor's next project. But the makers decided to take newcomer Sasha Agha, daughter of yesteryear actress-singer Salma Agha.`
Adds the source, `There was also buzz about her being part of Abhinav Kashyap's next project with Ranbir Kapoor. But with Ranbir having walked out of it, the project is currently at a standstill.
So is the case of Maneesh Sharma's film with Shahid Kapoor which was to be produced by Yash Raj. As the film was delayed, Shahid decided to opt out leaving the project in a limbo for the moment.`
As the source puts it, `She was touted as the next big thing but sadly has no takers.` We wonder where this situation is going to lead her to next...
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'The next big thing' in Bollywood, Parineeti Chopra has no work
Touted as the 'next big thing' in B-Town, Parineeti Chopra presently has no film!
Though she played a supporting role in her debut flick Maneesh Sharma's Ladies V/Ricky Bahl last year, she got noticed and notched up several awards. She reaped honours for being the Best Newcomer to the Best Supporting Actress to the Superstar of Tomorrow.
Her next flick Habib Faisal's Ishaqzaade that released earlier this year had her essay the female lead for which too she earned laudable reviews.
Just when everyone assumed that Parineeti would be snapped up in several other projects, the actress is still awaiting her third B-Town outing.
Touted as the next big thing in Bollywood, Priyanka Chopra's cousin currently has no takers! She has a three-film deal with Yash Raj Films.
After Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl and Ishaqzaade, she has to do one more film. But so far no announcement has been made with her in the cast. And for those films in which there was buzz about being cast have either not taken off or she finds someone else being cast.
Says a source, `There was a great deal of speculation that she would be cast in Atul Sabharwal's film being produced by Aditya Chopra which is Arjun Kapoor's next project. But the makers decided to take newcomer Sasha Agha, daughter of yesteryear actress-singer Salma Agha.`
Adds the source, `There was also buzz about her being part of Abhinav Kashyap's next project with Ranbir Kapoor. But with Ranbir having walked out of it, the project is currently at a standstill.
So is the case of Maneesh Sharma's film with Shahid Kapoor which was to be produced by Yash Raj. As the film was delayed, Shahid decided to opt out leaving the project in a limbo for the moment.`
As the source puts it, `She was touted as the next big thing but sadly has no takers.` We wonder where this situation is going to lead her to next...
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Sonakshi Sinha's never-ending forehead is proving to be a tough task for the editors of Vikramaditya Motwane's film Lootera, in which she stars with Ranveer Singh
In close shots, it is Shotgun's daughter's forehead that stands out.
Since the actress has a Bengali look in the film, even the bindi can't do much to reduce the height.
So at most times in the frame, it is Sona's maatha that looms large, dwarfing Ranveer.
A while ago, Shotgun Junior's forehead was trending on Twitter, with netizens offering suggestions - from how Mumbai can build a new airport on it to how her last film Rowdy Rathore can be viewed on it!
A broad forehead may be a sign of intelligence but in Sona's case it is proving to be a film editor's woe as he goes snip snip. Maybe sporting a fringe will help?
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Why Sonakshi's forehead is an editor's headache
Why Sonakshi's forehead is an editor's headache
Sonakshi Sinha's never-ending forehead is proving to be a tough task for the editors of Vikramaditya Motwane's film Lootera, in which she stars with Ranveer Singh
In close shots, it is Shotgun's daughter's forehead that stands out.
Since the actress has a Bengali look in the film, even the bindi can't do much to reduce the height.
So at most times in the frame, it is Sona's maatha that looms large, dwarfing Ranveer.
A while ago, Shotgun Junior's forehead was trending on Twitter, with netizens offering suggestions - from how Mumbai can build a new airport on it to how her last film Rowdy Rathore can be viewed on it!
A broad forehead may be a sign of intelligence but in Sona's case it is proving to be a film editor's woe as he goes snip snip. Maybe sporting a fringe will help?
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Penelope Cruz Twice Born Premiere in Toronto
Penelope Cruz Twice Born Premiere in Toronto
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She's got the movies in her genes, and acting is all she ever wanted to do. Alia Bhatt, just 19, daughter of Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan, is all set for a Bollywood debut with "Student of the Year" (SOTY) and wants to play a long innings in showbiz.
Despite her youth, there are certain things Alia is quite clear about: "I don't want to be a one-film wonder and then be re-launched after many years," Alia says.
Is she quite the actor yet? It's too soon to call herself an actor, Alia says, even though she's already clear about what she needs to keep at it.
"I think that it depends on how determined we are and the drive that we have. If we manage to entertain and thrill the audience and the filmmakers, then I'm sure it will work," she says.
"It's too soon to tell if I am able to create an impression. I need to wait for another five to six films," she says, quite clear that she's in it for the long haul.
Joining films was her original and only career plan.
"My decision after college was to study acting, but when the film happened, I said why not learn on the film. There is no plan B. If someone asks me what I would do if I can't succeed as an actor, I would say work harder, because there is nothing else I can do," she says.
Even though she comes from a family steeped in Bollywood, Alia didn't want to make her debut with her father's production house, Vishesh Films, a launch pad for several successful actors like Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta.
"I didn't want to be launched by Vishesh Films. That would have been an easy option. I had to work for this film (SOTY). Close to 500 girls auditioned for this film. If it had been my father's production, why would he audition 500 girls if I was there?" she says.
SOTY also marks the debut of two other newcomers - Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan.
Being the youngest on the set, Alia says she was the pampered one.
"I was completely pampered on set. Everything that I wanted, every need, was met. I never felt alone, even though this was my first film. I felt like a star," she said, adding however that being a star kid was sometimes a disadvantage, because people had high expectations.
"There is pressure not only because I come from a film family but also because this is my first film," she says.
Although she had visited film sets as a child, facing the camera was a whole new ball game, Alia says.
"People assume I would have spent a lot of time on my father's sets. But that's not true. I have only vague memories of the sets. I used to get very bored, because it would take so long to change from one shot to another," she says.
So how was the experience of acting in her first film? "The first few days were a whole new experience. I had never worked on a film set before. But everyone made me feel comfortable. They made me feel like I was the special star on the set," she says.
And did her family help?
"With this film, I didn't go to any of them for help. I wanted to learn from my own mistakes. I didn't have experience or training in acting. I was raw and I wanted to do it myself. But any time they wanted to step in and give me advice, I was open," she says.
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I'm no one-film wonder: Alia Bhatt
I'm no one-film wonder: Alia Bhatt
She's got the movies in her genes, and acting is all she ever wanted to do. Alia Bhatt, just 19, daughter of Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan, is all set for a Bollywood debut with "Student of the Year" (SOTY) and wants to play a long innings in showbiz.
Despite her youth, there are certain things Alia is quite clear about: "I don't want to be a one-film wonder and then be re-launched after many years," Alia says.
Is she quite the actor yet? It's too soon to call herself an actor, Alia says, even though she's already clear about what she needs to keep at it.
"I think that it depends on how determined we are and the drive that we have. If we manage to entertain and thrill the audience and the filmmakers, then I'm sure it will work," she says.
"It's too soon to tell if I am able to create an impression. I need to wait for another five to six films," she says, quite clear that she's in it for the long haul.
Joining films was her original and only career plan.
"My decision after college was to study acting, but when the film happened, I said why not learn on the film. There is no plan B. If someone asks me what I would do if I can't succeed as an actor, I would say work harder, because there is nothing else I can do," she says.
Even though she comes from a family steeped in Bollywood, Alia didn't want to make her debut with her father's production house, Vishesh Films, a launch pad for several successful actors like Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta.
"I didn't want to be launched by Vishesh Films. That would have been an easy option. I had to work for this film (SOTY). Close to 500 girls auditioned for this film. If it had been my father's production, why would he audition 500 girls if I was there?" she says.
SOTY also marks the debut of two other newcomers - Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan.
Being the youngest on the set, Alia says she was the pampered one.
"I was completely pampered on set. Everything that I wanted, every need, was met. I never felt alone, even though this was my first film. I felt like a star," she said, adding however that being a star kid was sometimes a disadvantage, because people had high expectations.
"There is pressure not only because I come from a film family but also because this is my first film," she says.
Although she had visited film sets as a child, facing the camera was a whole new ball game, Alia says.
"People assume I would have spent a lot of time on my father's sets. But that's not true. I have only vague memories of the sets. I used to get very bored, because it would take so long to change from one shot to another," she says.
So how was the experience of acting in her first film? "The first few days were a whole new experience. I had never worked on a film set before. But everyone made me feel comfortable. They made me feel like I was the special star on the set," she says.
And did her family help?
"With this film, I didn't go to any of them for help. I wanted to learn from my own mistakes. I didn't have experience or training in acting. I was raw and I wanted to do it myself. But any time they wanted to step in and give me advice, I was open," she says.
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