Today’s cinema suits actors like me: Sushant Singh Rajput

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfAM8OVINY9AoOiB6WAh4odAK0ClFxnA2taMX81wpc5REv7-mhEVxEc67LZL0PbNpVU5uLJaUbi0kcMNxVCpv7rdTCgxPtfZrNXY9FAQhmBKwaka3r8sre3FKahOQKkG7wDOkaZLI0F1I/s0/Sushant+Singh+Rajput+Wallpapers+-+Web+Log+Hub.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Today’s cinema suits actors like me: Sushant Singh Rajput"><img alt="Today’s cinema suits actors like me: Sushant Singh Rajput - Web Log Hub" class="imga" height="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfAM8OVINY9AoOiB6WAh4odAK0ClFxnA2taMX81wpc5REv7-mhEVxEc67LZL0PbNpVU5uLJaUbi0kcMNxVCpv7rdTCgxPtfZrNXY9FAQhmBKwaka3r8sre3FKahOQKkG7wDOkaZLI0F1I/s0/Sushant+Singh+Rajput+Wallpapers+-+Web+Log+Hub.jpg" title="Today’s cinema suits actors like me: Sushant Singh Rajput" width="1024"/></a><br /> <h2 class="h2a">Today’s cinema suits actors like me: Sushant Singh Rajput</h2></div><br /> 'Kai Po Che!' actor Sushant Singh Rajput has attributed his success in Bollywood to the new-age filmmaking.<br /> <br /> The 29-year-old actor, who has also starred in film like Shuddh Desi Romance and Aamir Khan's PK, will also be seen in a biopic on Indian cricketer MS Dhoni and Shekhar Kapur's ambitious Paani besides the upcoming Dibakar Banerjee's sleuth drama Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!.<br /> <br /> "The change in cinema has created room for actors like me. If we were not making the films that we are right now then I would not have been excited about my work. Most probably, I would have not got a chance to do films. The films that are being made want actors like me who can change themselves with each and every film and not think about their star value or the way they are perceived," Sushant told PTI.<br /> <br /> The actor said that bagging those films has not been a cakewalk as he had to audition for each and every one of them. YRF's Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! is Sushant's first major release after almost a gap of one-and-a-half years.<br /> <br /> He had a cameo in last year's release PK. The actor, however, said he does not worry about not having back-to-back releases as he enjoys the filmmaking process more than waiting for Friday.<br /> <br /> "The main reason I am in this industry is because I want to do films. I enjoy the shoots, not just Fridays. The entire journey is important to me. Obviously, as an actor I want validation, of course the feedback is important and I want people to like me. But it is not the most essential thing for me.<br /> <br /> "I am not counting the number of films releasing, I am counting the kind of films I do," he said. Having started his career from the small screen in 2008, it took Sushant some time till he finally managed to get his big break in Bollywood in 2013 with Kai Po Che!. The actor said that being a part of the industry is like a dream come true for him and has also brought a lot of changes in him.<br /> <br /> "It is too good to be true. I always believed in myself. I am living my dream. Initially, I used to take myself very seriously. That has somewhat gone away," Sushant said. Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! also stars Anand Tiwari and Swastika Mukherjee in principal roles. The movie, produced by Dibakar Banerjee Productions and Yash Raj Films, is set to release on April 3, 2015.

Today’s cinema suits actors like me: Sushant Singh Rajput

Today’s cinema suits actors like me: Sushant Singh Rajput 'Kai Po Che!' actor Sushant Singh Rajput has attributed his success in B...

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Taapsee Pannu: Being an actor a torture for skin

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGIu-RU7rZkJVvc5dnSOypkfML1SmUmEgeWnMl2xnnY3uslVZ03osl3yie3O9cDKxUxZ69ySRO6tZc7R2-HtSuwfKNP_hEK8zsyQlig8kcKoikZiUiD_wgeAtMv2yFfA4_SZ1KWkQpj8/s0/Taapsee+Pannu+Wallpapers+-+Web+Log+Hub.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Taapsee Pannu: Being an actor a torture for skin"><img alt="Taapsee Pannu: Being an actor a torture for skin - Web Log Hub" class="imga" height="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGIu-RU7rZkJVvc5dnSOypkfML1SmUmEgeWnMl2xnnY3uslVZ03osl3yie3O9cDKxUxZ69ySRO6tZc7R2-HtSuwfKNP_hEK8zsyQlig8kcKoikZiUiD_wgeAtMv2yFfA4_SZ1KWkQpj8/s0/Taapsee+Pannu+Wallpapers+-+Web+Log+Hub.jpg.jpg" title="Taapsee Pannu: Being an actor a torture for skin" width="1600"/></a><br /> <h2 class="h2a">Taapsee Pannu: Being an actor a torture for skin</h2></div><br /> 'Baby' actress Taapsee Pannu, who has signed up an endorsement deal with skincare brand Everyuth, says the acting profession is a "torture" on one's skin - but with a mix of right food and liquid intake, she keeps herself glowing.<br /> <br /> Being in showbiz can have adverse effects on one's skin. Asked how she manages to keep her skin glowing, Taapsee told IANS: "It's almost like a torture for the skin to be in this profession. I just make sure my skin is well-hydrated, and I drink a lot of water to keep it healthy from the inside. I also avoid as much fried oily food as I can -- in summer especially."<br /> <br /> Her association with Everyuth is her first beauty endorsement. "I have always been extremely careful of the brands and products I am associating my name with, so it's the first and the only skincare brand I am associated with as of now," added the 27-year-old, who prefers to endorse brands and products "which people of my age group fancy".<br /> <br /> The debate on fairness creams and their publicity continues to attract attention. What is your take - should celebrities promote the concept of fairness creams?<br /> <br /> "I myself am not really inclined towards fairness products. To get a glow is a different thing, which the product I endorse does, but fairness is not proportional to being beautiful," she said. Talking about the importance of endorsements in an actor's career, she said: "It is important. Because the commercials run on TV much more than what our movies or interviews do. So, it's important for our visibility that we take up endorsements.<br /> <br /> "Also it helps knowing and building our target audience according to what products we endorse."

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Katrina Kaif: We have a mandir at our home

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyrIGPQqphocNtKza468ILecopA3RLMJ9JuryHz3ls37PgO78sLUxJuD_JFAzc2NbeFDvBLSw_V8cXZt8FxY1Fjcwkb9KMyNK2dhfDzsP-BIuE4OgzpN2XDdRJLBmyPBc5Isdh7r_v5tc/s0/Katrina+Kaif+Wallpapers+-+Web+Log+Hub.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Katrina Kaif: We have a mandir at our home"><img alt="Katrina Kaif: We have a mandir at our home - Web Log Hub" class="imga" height="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyrIGPQqphocNtKza468ILecopA3RLMJ9JuryHz3ls37PgO78sLUxJuD_JFAzc2NbeFDvBLSw_V8cXZt8FxY1Fjcwkb9KMyNK2dhfDzsP-BIuE4OgzpN2XDdRJLBmyPBc5Isdh7r_v5tc/s0/Katrina+Kaif+Wallpapers+-+Web+Log+Hub.jpg" title="Katrina Kaif: We have a mandir at our home" width="1600"/></a><br /> <h2 class="h2a">Katrina Kaif: We have a mandir at our home</h2></div><br /> Katrina Kaif has come a long way to become India's most glamourous and sought-after star. She has not just learnt how to speak Hindi, but can today read Devanagari. Her being private can get mistaken for her arrogance, but in reality, she is an extremely sensitive, emotional and caring person. She prides herself on being a director's actor, but she is equally focussed on achieving a healthy balance between her work and personal relationships and life. She is competitive but secure and the one thing she is clear about, is that she will give her 100% to whatever she does. Excerpts from a conversation with her just before she left to launch her wax statue at the Madame Tussauds, London. <br /> <br /> <div class="tags">Your mother tongue is English. How did you learn Hindi?</div>I can read Devanagari today. Jackie Shroff taught me many years back. I would learn Hindi everyday for three hours. Those days, 11-12 years back, there were no bound scripts. Directors would come on set with the lines and some like Anees Bazmee would write them in Hindi, so it was very important to know how to read Hindi. And now, I insist that the scripts are given to me in Devanagari so that when I am sitting in my room, I read written Hindi.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">How important is it for you to connect personally with your directors?</div>It's very important for me, more important for me than for most people. People may not realise it, but I am actually a very sensitive person. So if my director has a disconnect with me or shows disinterest, I can sense it. So I need to connect, otherwise I feel alone and unwanted.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">Which are the directors that you have most connected with?</div>In the initial years Kabir Khan for sure. During the making of New York, he became a good friend. He had a lot of trust in me. Then I connected immensely as a woman with Zoya Akhtar while making Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Working on Fitoor with Gattu (Abhishek Kapoor), I get what he is saying. I know that he will put me up in a new and interesting way, but what is nice is that he is also interested in hearing your point of view.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">You are working on Fitoor and Jagga Jasoos that are both very different films than what you have done in the past. Is that by design?</div>In any profession, you go through different phases. At some point you are focusing on one aspect, while at other times you are focusing on other aspects. This is a little bit of another phase for me right now, in the sense the kind of films I have chosen this year, is slightly different. I purposely chose them that way. Like, may be two years back, I may not have done a film like Fitoor. But the moment I knew that Gattu was writing his script, it was something I wanted to be a part of. I have been wanting to work with dada's vision (Anurag Basu) for the longest time, but was waiting for the right film and then Jagga Jasoos happened.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">How competitive are you as a person?</div>Very, but it's complicated. It depends on the phase you are in your life. When I started, you are running behind your vision with your heart and mind. When you have achieved a part of that vision, then you get a sense of calmness and then, when you see someone else doing well in the space that used to be your target, you are okay with it as you have achieved that target already. Now my goals have to be different and cannot be the same that they were three years ago. And I see them changing on their own organically and naturally. I am a lot calmer. And that does not mean that your focus or drive is any less, but it just means that you are working on two films as against three, that you are balancing other aspects of your life and people in your life, that you are taking a lot of satisfaction from that as well. Also the different types of work you do. There was a time when I wanted to do as much as I could in the dancing and glamour space. But I think I achieved a lot in that. That does not mean that I don't want to do something new in that or a new film on dance, but now I also want to elaborate on other aspects of my persona in my films. To do characters that can show a different aspect of your personality, maybe the more serious, confused, layered, complex and anxious side of you, something every woman can connect with.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">You look so much more secure now.</div>Nobody is 100% secure. But yes, I do feel secure now. Everyone goes through moments of insecurity, be it about your work or people in your life or about your family. Everyone goes through that, but at some point in time, you have to try and get yourself on the road and find peace with yourself. And I feel life does it for you. What life will give you is some amazing moments and at other times, will give you things you really don't expect. You need to experience your lows at times. Then when the high comes back, which it always does, you feel so much higher and better. Different strokes for different folks, but for me, I try and remain happy for the balance that I have in my life.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">Does your being a private person get mistaken for your arrogance at times?</div>I am a private person, but am extremely sensitive and very emotional. I am quiet and mind my business. I keep to myself for the most part and the people in my life are the people in my life and they have my dedication, time and support. When I am working, I am 100% professional. I can live a very private life. I do stay away from events or functions or parties. I want to balance the things I do. Very few actors can say that they are arrogant. They are the most uncertain people as everyday you are faced with lesser comings or your weaker side.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">I have heard from some of your star friends how you manage your home so well. Is that true?</div>I try and manage all aspects of my life well and that is why I don't take on too much at certain times and it may seem that I am staying away. I can take only that much that I can give my full dedication to. I have been much more out there in the past, but life changes and you adapt to the different phases that come in your life.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">Can you cook?</div>I am a terrible cook.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">Are you religious?</div>I have always been religious. While my father was a Muslim and my mom is a Christian, we have been brought up to practise all faiths. We have a mandir at our home. And while I don't do puja, I do light a jyot sometimes.

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Badlapur wins praise from the industry

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWwwo8q0ckVp3DxISGyCm4RocL2KKiv7M7gFetzTba9r0mltTFPrj5rBsWzgVZx6lmu-itLjdiCsEhFou32rgZofOXh61vi43SdQvwT668VTxedL6GhKITtDfLqCO2uMjfNujxSwrL3c/s0/Badlapur+(2015)+-+Movie+Review+-+Web+Log+Hub.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Badlapur wins praise from the industry"><img alt="Badlapur wins praise from the industry - Web Log Hub" class="imga" height="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWwwo8q0ckVp3DxISGyCm4RocL2KKiv7M7gFetzTba9r0mltTFPrj5rBsWzgVZx6lmu-itLjdiCsEhFou32rgZofOXh61vi43SdQvwT668VTxedL6GhKITtDfLqCO2uMjfNujxSwrL3c/s0/Badlapur+(2015)+-+Movie+Review+-+Web+Log+Hub.jpg" title="Badlapur wins praise from the industry" width="1280"/></a><br /> <h2 class="h2a">Badlapur wins praise from the industry</h2></div><br /> Badlapur, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is an intriguing tale of love and revenge.<br /> <br /> Varun Dhawan, who attempts a dark role for the first time as the angst-ridden Raghu, has created curiosity among the audience. Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays the perfect antagonist in this revenge drama, which also features Yami Gautam, Huma Qureshi, Divya Dutta and Radhika Apte. While the trailer had generated interest from the start, the music too has gained popularity.<br /> <br /> Many celebrities who watched the movie, produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, were all praises for it. Karan Johar said, "The film is absolutely stunning. Varun has made us so proud. He is exceptional. And it doesn't get better than Nawaz. I think it's a must watch." Homi Adajania said, "Badlapur impresses with Sriram Raghavan's inimitable style. I love the premise of his narrative, of unknowingly becoming everything you want to destroy. It is a psychological roller coaster with such effortless performances of difficult characters. We all have to back cinema like this in order to grow creatively."<br /> <br /> Tabu, too, was heard appreciating Varun and Nawaz's performances. She even added how she is impressed by Sriram's work and wished the film great success. Badlapur, presented by Eros International and Maddock Films.

Badlapur wins praise from the industry

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Preity Zinta arrives in Mumbai, police to record her statement soon

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnldi8EadcQn_fmymWySXCyh6hf3S0MHqPRwYC0ArOBDve0flp9yrAYIPvUOdywM8wRi6PgbTliwJwFpDVoc75vljp9AgmnpJjYzZSvBzSsA-Z6Q2nHyCFJS4V5zmQ4IY5Wwu_NswOv5o/s0/Preity+Zinta+Wallappers+-+Web+Log+Hub.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Preity Zinta arrives in Mumbai, police to record her statement soon"><img alt="Preity Zinta arrives in Mumbai, police to record her statement soon - Web Log Hub" class="imga" height="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnldi8EadcQn_fmymWySXCyh6hf3S0MHqPRwYC0ArOBDve0flp9yrAYIPvUOdywM8wRi6PgbTliwJwFpDVoc75vljp9AgmnpJjYzZSvBzSsA-Z6Q2nHyCFJS4V5zmQ4IY5Wwu_NswOv5o/s0/Preity+Zinta+Wallappers+-+Web+Log+Hub.jpg" title="Preity Zinta arrives in Mumbai, police to record her statement soon" width="1024"/></a><br /> <h2 class="h2a">Preity Zinta arrives in Mumbai, police to record her statement soon</h2></div><br /> Actress Preity Zinta arrived in Mumbai from the US on Sunday, more than a week after she filed a case against her former boyfriend and Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia for allegedly molesting, threatening and abusing her.<br /> <br /> A senior officer supervising the case, lodged with the Marine Drive police, told HT that Zinta came by a Jet Airways flight from London. She was immediately whisked away through a special exit to keep her away from the media which had gathered in large numbers outside the arrival lounge.<br /> <br /> The officer said that Preity went to her Khar home straight from the airport. "The investigating officer of the case spoke to her over phone and whenever she agrees to record her statement, it will be done accordingly," the officer said to a question on the recording of her statement. "In all likelihood, it will be done on Monday," the officer added.<br /> <br /> Zinta's supplimentary statement holds key to further the probe. The officer said that the witnesses would be identified from her statement and the sequence of events would come to light. She would also be taken to the Garware pavilion at the Wankhade stadium at a later stage to conduct a spot panchnama of the case.<br /> <br /> Zinta had said that the incident took place during the IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings on May 30, however, she filed the police complaint on June 12.<br /> <br /> She has told in the complaint that Wadia first shouted on team staff and then abused her after she intervened. She left for her seat, when Wadia followed her and allegedly pulled her hand and abused her.<br /> <br /> The police have sought details from the Kings XI Punjab Chief operating officer (COO) on the players present when the alleged incident took place, a source said. Police are relooking the sections applied in the case. Policemen were on Tuesday instructed by senior officials to go through Zinta’s complaint again and if it is case of 354-D (stalking), then section 354 should be changed to 354-D.<br /> <br /> Police have so far collected five CCTV camera feeds and footages. Three of them have been examined so far but it does not show any argument between Zinta and Wadia, an official said.<br /> <br /> Zinta had allegedly complained about her former boyfriend Ness Wadia’s behavior to IPL Chief Operating Officer (COO), Sundar Raman twice. Police sources said that Zinta has also verbally communicated about the incident to IPL chairman Ranjit Biswal, who may be questioned on it.

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Mumbai girls were safe when Balasaheb was alive: Suniel Shetty

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fUXSSg8EQkhSWn9MhRtLWJarOt8lcbtozEFoEr35yOnU9RPo3JrRhwSMxppNaZS_sseiS5bvbWtd1GXZt3Wizb81EaX3dBBUdg0eP0b19zib87OeMsqvj2x5l-mbyJgfUnDI0deBMcs/s0/Sunil+Shetty+Wallpapers+-+Web+Log+Hub.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Mumbai girls were safe when Balasaheb was alive: Suniel Shetty"><img alt="Mumbai girls were safe when Balasaheb was alive: Suniel Shetty - Web Log Hub" class="imga" height="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fUXSSg8EQkhSWn9MhRtLWJarOt8lcbtozEFoEr35yOnU9RPo3JrRhwSMxppNaZS_sseiS5bvbWtd1GXZt3Wizb81EaX3dBBUdg0eP0b19zib87OeMsqvj2x5l-mbyJgfUnDI0deBMcs/s0/Sunil+Shetty+Wallpapers+-+Web+Log+Hub.jpg" title="Mumbai girls were safe when Balasaheb was alive: Suniel Shetty" width="1024"/></a><br /> <h2 class="h2a">Mumbai girls were safe when Balasaheb was alive: Suniel Shetty</h2></div><br /> Suniel Shetty, 53, may have become a star, but his heart still remains with cricket, his first love. He is emotional, blunt and hardworking, who may have the image of being good in business, but he is ruled by his heart and feels responsible towards people around him, be it his own family or his staff. His anchor remains his family and his father, his hero. Ahead of his upcoming film Koyelaanchal, he talks about the stylish Jackie Shroff, his caring wife Mana and why Balasaheb Thackeray was a great leader.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">How did you come into the film industry?</div>We are from the small Bunts community, originally from Mangalore. My dad lost his father when he was nine and ran away from home to come to Mumbai to feed his mother and his three siblings. He joined one of the Udupi restaurants as a cleaner boy from where, due to his hard work, he became a manager. The owner of the restaurant had three restaurants. The owner wanted to retire and go back to Karnataka, which is when he offered my dad the option of taking over the restaurants.<br /> <br /> I was born in Mangalore, where my nani lived, but was raised throughout in Mumbai. I never thought of doing films and was always obsessed with cricket. I met Vivian Richards for the first time when I was 14. I had never seen such forearms like his. He used to hit real hard. I went upto him and asked him how he had such shoulders and he said, 'Weight training.' I started weight training, thinking I would hit as hard as him. I played for Mumbai under 16 under Ravi Shastri. Politics took over in the team at that time and I knew that not being a Maharashtrian, I would not make it to the Indian team. I was very disappointed, but started pursuing martial arts. I became a black belter in kickboxing and started training the Maharashtra police. I continued to run the restaurant and started my own fashion store Mischief, till I met Pahlaj Nihalani, who offered me a role in Arzoo. The film did not work out and he offered me another film, Ek Aur Faulad. In the meantime, Raju Balwani offered me Balwaan, which started and finished earlier and became my debut film at 29.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">Talk about your father, Veer Shetty?</div>He is my hero. When my mom had three children, he gave away two restaurants to a manager and looked after only one, so that he could give us time. He was always there when we came back home for lunch. He was uneducated, but today reads every paper and is far more knowledgeable than me and my two sisters. He knew that I love cricket, so he got me whatever I wanted and always stood on the side, quietly watching me play. He always encouraged me to do whatever I wanted to. In our community, the girl child is valued and the daughter is the most important thing. In the absence of a will, everything goes to her. My dad borrowed money and made money enough only to be able to send my two sisters to study abroad. I was fine with that as I loved India and my parents the most, and I stayed back to look after the restaurant. There was a period a few years back when I lost six members of my family to cancer, including my brother-in-law and that was a very messy period. My sister now lives with us and is with me in my real estate and lifestyle business. I have always lived with my dad, but past six months he has got paralysed.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">You are amongst the few stars who seem to be loyal to your wife Mana.</div>I met Mana when she was in college. She always thought that I was a goon, as I was this guy with long hair on a motorcycle with my gang of friends and girls always around me, and thought that I was the type of guy who would never settle down. She is extremely elegant and simple and has blind faith in whatever I do. We were seeing each other for nine years, but my parents never met her as they believed that Mana being a half-Muslim and half-Kapoor, our marriage would never work. My mom wanted me to get married but I refused, saying that if I could not marry Mana, I would stay single. I was leaving for my first outdoor shoot at Ooty and my dad came to see me off at the airport. Mana, too, wanted to come and I could not refuse either of them. She was standing at the back as she did not want to come in front of him. He saw her and said, 'Go, say bye to her.' After six hours, I reached Ooty via Bangalore and kept calling Mana on her landline, but was told that she had not reached home. I was really worried and then called up my own place. To my surprise, Mana picked up. My dad had taken her home from the airport. From that day, she visited them everyday post her work for the 40 days that I was shooting. As soon as I came back, my dad asked, 'Ready for shaadi?' She has fit in beautifully. She really cares for them and they love her more than me today. Even though my dad can communicate only through sign language now, you say, 'Mana' and he lights up.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">Do you have friends in the industry?</div>Jackie Shroff, Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Sohail Khan and Abhishek Bachchan are my friends. Ajay is very correct, honest, simple and an absolute prankster, but someone you can always depend on. Salman and me go back a long way and Jackie dada, even before that. When Salman and Jackie would come to my store Mischief, I knew they would come and strip me off all that I was wearing, be it my belt or my shirt. Jackie would come and say, 'Shirt nikaal'. Jackie dada was a star even before he came into films. We lived in the same area and grew up watching him. At 13, we would only be watching what he was wearing. Even in his normal shorts and kurta, he was no less than Clint Eastwood for us, as he was so stylish. He would walk into dandiyas and move around and if someone said, 'Jackie aaya,' we would just say, 'Chal nikle,' and would move to the next building. It was just his personality and his looks. I used to hate Anil Kapoor till the time I met him, as Jackie and Anil were pitted against each other and for us, our hero was Jackie Shroff. He was the model for Four Square and even now, I can close my eyes and imagine him. Dada would come and sit on the steps of Mischief and there would be crowds and crowds just to see him. He was a star in Mumbai even before he became an actor. He was that Four Square model whom boys gave up other brands for, to have his brand. I called him after seeing his son Tiger in the song Whistle Bajaa from Heropanti and asked him, 'Dada, whose genes are there in Tiger?' as he was dancing so well. Dada immediately said, 'Mine'. I said, 'Dada aap ungli uthate the. Which dance have you done?' We could never learn to dance as we grew up seeing you close dancing as you could close dance on any song.' How much he laughed and called me a big kutta. He is a star. Salman is one of the most misunderstood people on earth. People talk about his human side now. I remember, long back, we were all in a star rally for some cause and suddenly Salman said to me, 'I will just come back.' I later came to know that he had gone to get his bone marrow tested, so that he could give it to a poor kid who was suffering from cancer. He and Sanju have always given to people all the time. Abhishek is a much better actor than what you have seen. His approach is far more casual, but in reality, he is a much more intense person and is very loving and affectionate, who will go out of his way to do things for you.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">Are you politically aligned?</div>No, not at all and I would never like to come into politics. As reported, I was never a star campaigner for anybody. I have always stood by friends. If they are doing legitimate work, are genuine and content with the wealth they have, I will campaign for them. I campaigned for Paresh Rawal as I believe he will make a difference to cinema. When he did Hera Pheri with me, he had 100 offers but he chose theatre. He is one of the simplest people you can meet. Arun Jaitley is a family friend. I campaigned for Ravi Kishan for Congress. Mahesh Manjrekar is standing for MNS and wanted me to but am not able to.<br /> <br /> <div class="tags">With your background of martial arts, did you ever get physical?</div>My dad likes my honesty and has always stood by me due to that. Within me, that became my nature and I wanted to do things the right way to match up to his expectations. I would, however, get aggressive or angry if I found someone doing the wrong thing and could even get physical. We started with South Indian restaurants and then moved on to bars and restaurants, which were in difficult areas. I still feel that those days were better than today. When Balasaheb Thackeray was alive, the shakas were prominent and while they came to you asking for money during Ganpati and other times, they were also the eyes that protected the streets and the girls. With the death of Balasaheb and the breakup of Uddhav and Raj, the fear went away. Otherwise, they ruled. Balasaheb was a leader who had a tremendous sense of humour and was extremely simple and a great artist. My father always believed in me. Once, this police guy came to our restaurant and beat up my manager for the wrong reasons, as he had refused to pay bribe to him, and so, the police guy slapped him along with two hookers from the area. I went to the police station, I still remember he was buttoning himself and I whacked him. I had hit a cop at the police station and there was a case. I used to train cops and so every cop stood by me and the guy was suspended for a year. The cop went to my father to complain about me. My father said, 'Oh, you are Mr Das.' He took out his slipper and hit him and said, 'My son will not do anything wrong and if he has done something wrong, he will come and tell me. I came to Mumbai without anything. I have three restaurants. I will lose everything but will fight as I know my son is right.' I was a very good son and never crossed the line on anything. I didn't smoke or drink. Even in the industry, we are always surrounded by beautiful girls. But I never crossed my line. The choice is between gaining momentarily and losing a hell of a lot. It was a conscious effort. My friends make fun of me, but it doesn't matter. Ajay says, Mumbai mein sirf do log subah uthte hain — doodhwala aur doosra Suniel Shetty. Even when a tree stops bearing fruits, its shade protects you. My father's health really worries me and I don't like the feeling of being the head of the family.

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Is Genelia D'Souza pregnant?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoy8iiVmnz3DOjDLvgwErEwGhWykzU5a_3PyvnSrsrZckVy7ypCtunQXNvE4y-jrSTbcEn7Xq9xajjW_cGKPmCbY4Ij-2yCEWQFcNOZhFI2wgmHCoOm-VYIk6Vye3E2nOL2hCYYIxGSMc/s0/Genelia+D'Souza+Wallpapers+(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Is Genelia D'Souza pregnant?"><img alt="Is Genelia D'Souza pregnant? - CineDen" class="imga" height="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoy8iiVmnz3DOjDLvgwErEwGhWykzU5a_3PyvnSrsrZckVy7ypCtunQXNvE4y-jrSTbcEn7Xq9xajjW_cGKPmCbY4Ij-2yCEWQFcNOZhFI2wgmHCoOm-VYIk6Vye3E2nOL2hCYYIxGSMc/s0/Genelia+D'Souza+Wallpapers+(1).jpg" title="Is Genelia D'Souza pregnant?" width="1600"/></a><br /> <p>Is Genelia D'Souza pregnant?</p></div><br /> Bollywood's chirpy actress Genelia D'Souza, who is generally inseparable from husband actor Riteish Deshmukh, was missing from the IIFA awards in the USA. Though Riteish was present there, his better half was not by his side. This had led to tongues wagging that Genelia is probably expecting and hence preferred to stay at home.<br /> <br /> A Mid-Day report says that there were rumours about her pregnancy earlier too. However, unlike Vidya Balan, she neither denied those rumours nor confirmed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, Honey Bhagnani, who is married to Riteish's younger brother Dheeraj is also pregnant. It is interesting to know that both the brothers got married in February 2012. Is it mere coincidence that their wives are pregnant? That is something time will tell...

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Priyanka Chopra says Girl child not a burden

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFEwl9BDCM0dP8ciWtcQtVTe276HpZxoPApezUaadXLOQbXg6nM2au90GHdfajoDd50PEY7OxmYrpJBUXN_bZsNV30xE1O5yx7ecU-8gzfTKX_D9_MllGNk1QLPinob3R-tUYYP-J1iJY/s0/Priyanka+Chopra+Wallpapers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Priyanka Chopra says Girl child not a burden"><img alt="Priyanka Chopra says Girl child not a burden - CineDen" class="imga" height="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFEwl9BDCM0dP8ciWtcQtVTe276HpZxoPApezUaadXLOQbXg6nM2au90GHdfajoDd50PEY7OxmYrpJBUXN_bZsNV30xE1O5yx7ecU-8gzfTKX_D9_MllGNk1QLPinob3R-tUYYP-J1iJY/s0/Priyanka+Chopra+Wallpapers.jpg" title="Priyanka Chopra says Girl child not a burden" width="1600"/></a><br /> <p>Priyanka Chopra says Girl child not a burden</p></div><br /> Actress Priyanka Chopra, who has always lent support to women empowerment, spoke about the importance of educating a girl child as part of a 'Girl Rising Project' session at the ongoing International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards here.<br /> <br /> "Fortunately, I come from a family where there is no difference between a girl and boy child. But to bring a change, the mindset of the people has to be changed. A girl child is not a burden, nd I would like to say if you educating one girl is like educating a family," Priyanka said here.<br /> <br /> Before the session took off, a short film on the same subject was showcased here.<br /> <br /> Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who is known for her work towards the emancipation of the girl child, was part of the session, and she spoke about violence against women.<br /> <br /> "I would like to raise this controversial issue which is violence against women. If a girl gets married and if she is not happy, she is advised to make up and go back to the family to keep the marriage alive.<br /> <br /> "I want to say violence against women should not be tolerated," she said.

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Diana Penty to get married?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9AlMptKxDPuOrLSbdP0-8j7Mwiojye2bb25mWw9Pm6PfHYH4VLKtlcxwXtvgFkQajVkUQPRspJvYGI9uNa8zrdefPwkSQ60alXpQBnHsFBGm430UEZHX-4wHIyS7cOmNGTDDL29TY8SE/s0/Diana+Penty+Wallpapers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Diana Penty to get married?"><img alt="Diana Penty to get married? - CineDen" class="imga" height="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9AlMptKxDPuOrLSbdP0-8j7Mwiojye2bb25mWw9Pm6PfHYH4VLKtlcxwXtvgFkQajVkUQPRspJvYGI9uNa8zrdefPwkSQ60alXpQBnHsFBGm430UEZHX-4wHIyS7cOmNGTDDL29TY8SE/s0/Diana+Penty+Wallpapers.jpg" title="Diana Penty to get married?" width="1600"/></a><br /> <p>Diana Penty to get married?</p></div><br /> Diana Penty, who stole our hearts with her endearing performance in 'Cocktail', is about to get married to her diamond merchant boyfriend Harsh Sagar.<br /> <br /> Sources have told Mid-Day that the model-cum-actress has been dating Mumbai-based diamond merchant for quiet some time and now they are contemplating to take their relationship to the next level. Sources close to the couple claim that both of them are deeply in love with each other and are very excited about their marriage.<br /> <br /> Incidentally, Harsh Sagar has another B-Town connection. He is Chandra Barot's nephew.

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Katrina and her beau's dad share hotel

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgttJpA1hmxdS8vZHN19Yp2lWZhLcpXFrQWYFZ5r5JbJIkd2taqtitlTnpG37v5KvLPaFtVOzp4zRkyYGOqjvN8WtXl9obaQrta1X1zKkkipRLFlU0kupw5h5uOqhTmMxRth4QvI17-uMc/s0/Katrina+Kaif+Wallpapers+(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Katrina and her beau's dad share hotel"><img alt="Katrina and her beau's dad share hotel - CineDen" class="imga" height="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgttJpA1hmxdS8vZHN19Yp2lWZhLcpXFrQWYFZ5r5JbJIkd2taqtitlTnpG37v5KvLPaFtVOzp4zRkyYGOqjvN8WtXl9obaQrta1X1zKkkipRLFlU0kupw5h5uOqhTmMxRth4QvI17-uMc/s0/Katrina+Kaif+Wallpapers+(1).jpg" title="Katrina and her beau's dad share hotel" width="1600"/></a><br /> <p>Katrina and her beau's dad share hotel</p></div><br /> By a stroke of coincidence, Katrina Kaif and Rishi Kapoor, father of Ranbir Kapoor, who is rumoured to be in a relationship with Kat, are staying in the same hotel in Chandigarh these days. Both the actors are in the city on account of their films being shot here. While Rishi is here for Aye Bala Ko Taal Tu with Divya Dutta and Ram Kapoor, Katrina is shooting for Phantom with Saif Ali Khan.<br /> <br /> Though we have learnt that Katrina and Ranbir have cemented their relationship even further after their recent holiday in Sri Lanka, we aren't sure if Kat's relationship with her prospective in-laws (if Ranbir and Kat formalise their affair into marriage that is), have changed their attutude towards the actress. While some time back we had heard that both Rishi and Neetu, Ranbir's parents, were not too keen on Ranbir settling down with Katrina, we aren't sure if their relationship have undergone any change since Ranbir-Kat decided to come even closer to each other of late.<br /> <br /> According to the insiders in the hotel where Kat and Rishi are staying, while Rishi is still seen around the hotel, having lunch or coffee, there has never been a time he has come face to face with Katrina.

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Anurag Kashyap to present 'The World Before Her' documentary

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyTx8wpse0AXtHjbBx19a5j1eqV-5g118b_r2C70yG3yCZ2mIbWisUXHZ-46H8ypmndSGuwYnF4sDcZloK1Cvet20jxxyYVAuxjQOWau03QMHjP0TtBDiwJLGbd-Pckg8anspt4uMeDo/s0/Anurag+Singh+Kashyap+Wallpapers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Anurag Kashyap to present 'The World Before Her' documentary"><img alt="Anurag Kashyap to present 'The World Before Her' documentary - CineDen" class="imga" height="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyTx8wpse0AXtHjbBx19a5j1eqV-5g118b_r2C70yG3yCZ2mIbWisUXHZ-46H8ypmndSGuwYnF4sDcZloK1Cvet20jxxyYVAuxjQOWau03QMHjP0TtBDiwJLGbd-Pckg8anspt4uMeDo/s0/Anurag+Singh+Kashyap+Wallpapers.jpg" title="Anurag Kashyap to present 'The World Before Her' documentary" width="1024"/></a><br /> <p>Anurag Kashyap to present 'The World Before Her' documentary</p></div><br /> Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has come on board to present award-winning documentary "The World Before Her", joining others like Shimit Amin, Nandita Das, Deepa Mehta and Lisa Ray to raise funds for the movie's nationwide campaign ahead of its April 25 release.<br /> <br /> "I love this film and had heard about it a long time back. I want to make sure it gets to as wide an audience as possible. That is why I decided to get behind it. It is the first documentary I have launched and it feels like a narrative film," said the acclaimed director, who supports offbeat projects.<br /> <br /> A six-month nationwide campaign for the movie was launched March 8, International Women's Day, with the support of Nandita, Lisa and Deepa. The trio believe that the documentary is a must watch for every Indian.<br /> <br /> "'The World Before Her' is powerful, insightful and poignant. It's very telling of our times and the complexities we need to deal with, especially in the area of gender empowerment," Nandita said in a statement.<br /> <br /> "Chake De! India" director Shimit Amin raved about the documentary, by which he was "blowna way", saying: "I was scared and moved at the same time. This film is the only true portrait of anything that is going on here."<br /> <br /> Apart from the theatrical release in metro cities, the makers aim to reach out to the wider audience by screening the film in educational institutes across the country and in parts of India where female infanticide and foeticide is high.<br /> <br /> Joining the campaign are women's rights activists and former Miss India Pooja Chopra, who was a near victim of female infanticide. Pooja, who featured in the film "Commando", plays a key role in the documentary.<br /> <br /> The makers of the film have set a goal of raising $50,000 in 40 days with the help of a crowdfunding organisation, Kickstarter and have managed to raise more than 40 percent of the amount in just over two weeks.<br /> <br /> "The World Before Her" writer-director Nisha Pahuja says the idea of launching a crowdfunding campaign came up "because we wanted to ensure the film and its message travels far and wide and reaches people who normally would not have access to a film like this".<br /> <br /> "Stories have the ability to change the way people think about an issue because they are non-threatening. In order for women's rights to really take hold in india, trying to get people to 'see" differently is key," she said.<br /> <br /> The award-winning film, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) in 2012 has been screened at more than 125 International film galas and has won 19 awards and distinctions including best documentary feature at TFF.

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I am marriage material: Divya Dutta

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXk0BI8uJr2vuMfMYUB2ymFrvsMUl1LWIKJMM7rMxz7P9wRovfFl2jSj7NN4Om2vbJi2yDVSz9CHtTVj9OfEaMQ-2JCen3u_QyFFO3f1Vmll6jcLSmb8pvNOcDsjIrjd3G5HfPPIhmUE/s0/Divya+Dutta+Wallpapers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="I am marriage material: Divya Dutta"><img alt="I am marriage material: Divya Dutta - CineDen" class="imga" height="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXk0BI8uJr2vuMfMYUB2ymFrvsMUl1LWIKJMM7rMxz7P9wRovfFl2jSj7NN4Om2vbJi2yDVSz9CHtTVj9OfEaMQ-2JCen3u_QyFFO3f1Vmll6jcLSmb8pvNOcDsjIrjd3G5HfPPIhmUE/s0/Divya+Dutta+Wallpapers.jpg" title="I am marriage material: Divya Dutta" width="1280"/></a><br /> <p>I am marriage material: Divya Dutta</p></div><br /> For all those speculating if the critically acclaimed and chirpy Divya Dutta going to settle down in a marriage at all, Divya clarifies, "Yes, I most certainly will get married. I am the marriage material, the marrying types." The actress maybe busy shooting films back to back and garnering more acclaim with each new film, but that certainly doesn't mean she has no plans, or time, for matrimony.<br /> <br /> "I am just waiting for the right person, though I do believe that there is nothing like a perfect man," says Divya who is currently shooting for Aayi Bala Ko Taal Tu in Chandigarh with Rishi Kapoor and Ram Kapoor.<br /> <br /> She says at this stage, besides her mother, there are many people who keep asking her this question often. "My mother has kind of given up on me...she is tired of telling me to settle down in matrimony, like all mothers. But I am also amused at people in general...itni fikr hai meri logon ko!"

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Horror was always on my mind: Sunny Leone

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXuWaE0j8Tt6rHaDZgjIqFnvno1ZV-_o-lYw6N5D2kwl-Cqjv6Ps-rXrB0WQKCLiTjCeoRCzm2t5sspcbzWOxJ9V81d-MhOw7bGTw9mTnwXxVxsCf8lxBEPFStRW3juUG9N1FlDRqcqUY/s0/Sunny+Leone+Wallpapers+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Horror was always on my mind: Sunny Leone"><img alt="Horror was always on my mind: Sunny Leone - CineDen" class="imga" height="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXuWaE0j8Tt6rHaDZgjIqFnvno1ZV-_o-lYw6N5D2kwl-Cqjv6Ps-rXrB0WQKCLiTjCeoRCzm2t5sspcbzWOxJ9V81d-MhOw7bGTw9mTnwXxVxsCf8lxBEPFStRW3juUG9N1FlDRqcqUY/s0/Sunny+Leone+Wallpapers+%25282%2529.jpg" title="Horror was always on my mind: Sunny Leone" width="1024"/></a><br /> <p>Horror was always on my mind: Sunny Leone</p></div><br /> Sunny Leone, whose latest film 'Ragini MMS2' released on Friday, says that she has always had a liking for horror films and from the time she thought of being an actress, she wanted to be a part of horror films. And Ragini MMS2 has made that dream possible.<br /> <br /> "I have always had a liking for horror films and even before coming into the entertainment industry, I used to watch a lot of horror films. And now that I am a part of Ragini MMS2, it feels unreal, she says"<br /> <br /> Sunny, who herself doesn't believe in the concept of ghosts, says, "This film has given me the scope to challenge myself as an actor. On one side if I had to be this sexy seductress, on the other hand I had to be scary as well. And the scary part was really scary. It scared me too when I saw the climax of the film."<br /> <br /> Seems Sunny has found her calling.

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Aamir beats construction company bid?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDuEY1GHj0_FRtjklZUsuusRt9GYV2nDq8g81rv1wukzN-J0w8mW0t3LwowJwjiLhZ3L_x70Oeo9aSQry0G9Pxj5cNlT2lfdgwU3sl4qAoA1FwCT2FTrjk7ToVHwB3V2KD4n4ThJhzT7M/s0/Aamir+Khan+Wallpapers+(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Aamir beats construction company bid?"><img alt="Aamir beats construction company bid? - CineDen" class="imga" height="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDuEY1GHj0_FRtjklZUsuusRt9GYV2nDq8g81rv1wukzN-J0w8mW0t3LwowJwjiLhZ3L_x70Oeo9aSQry0G9Pxj5cNlT2lfdgwU3sl4qAoA1FwCT2FTrjk7ToVHwB3V2KD4n4ThJhzT7M/s0/Aamir+Khan+Wallpapers+(2).jpeg" title="Aamir beats construction company bid?" width="1024"/></a><br /> <p>Aamir beats construction company bid?</p></div><br /> Aamir Khan's plan to buy out his society's plots - Bella Vista and Marina Apartments — is reportedly materialising. Khan outdid the bid of a prominent construction company (name withheld) by offering a much higher amount, indicated a society member.<br /> <br /> Our source also said, "He may keep a part of the plot for a new home, while a new building will be built for the existing society members. Having lived in the building for about two decades, Aamir is attached to the place and hence, this initiative."<br /> <br /> The Bollywood superstar is currently renting two floors in a sea-facing building on Carter Road. While one floor occupies his office, the other is where he lives with wife Kiran Rao Khan and their son Azad.

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Priyanka’s name crops up for Kashibai in Bajirao Mastani

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5HoymEddKALG1a6M8RUXoOVHl0JKWAb2LbTNNQXYKDDpGABtmH4gXDckttpZGa7XlIl2Ls4I6W70tE8Xt1SNiajyc7rd85yZqM_NxUktn_pEjKUhBrHIVMmrrqVBZsFnfU3Go9ViE8c/s0/Priyanka+Chopra+Wallpapers+(5).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Priyanka's name crops up for Kashibai in Bajirao Mastani"><img alt="Priyanka's name crops up for Kashibai in Bajirao Mastani - CineDen" class="imga" height="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5HoymEddKALG1a6M8RUXoOVHl0JKWAb2LbTNNQXYKDDpGABtmH4gXDckttpZGa7XlIl2Ls4I6W70tE8Xt1SNiajyc7rd85yZqM_NxUktn_pEjKUhBrHIVMmrrqVBZsFnfU3Go9ViE8c/s0/Priyanka+Chopra+Wallpapers+(5).jpg" title="Priyanka's name crops up for Kashibai in Bajirao Mastani" width="1024"/></a><br /> <p>Priyanka's name crops up for Kashibai in Bajirao Mastani</p></div><br /> Speculations don't seem to cease when it comes to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's dream project Bajirao Mastani. The epic historical, based on the life of Peshwa Bajirao and his ladylove, Mastani, which the filmmaker first spoke about 15 years ago, has seen several big names being tossed around for the lead roles.<br /> <br /> Though initially planned with Salman Khan as Bajirao, names like Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ranveer Singh and even Ajay Devgn later started doing the rounds. Similarly, there were rumours of Bhansali having 'advanced talks' with Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor Khan for Mastani's role.<br /> <br /> The latest is that Priyanka Chopra has bagged the role of Kashibai, who was the Peshwa's first wife. Will there be any concrete news soon? Well, your guess is as good as ours.

Priyanka’s name crops up for Kashibai in Bajirao Mastani

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Veena Malik is now Mrs. Asad Khan Khattak

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5KstSSsPKIZoX3t4MdOlct8QVOSg339lBYaNx3H8e4LXR6OTejEptXGqb0HWKFQr19_PTxGh3-727krMfogCCnqTJYESzpLFOMo__zj71Cjejyn-pg3tfNBF9fuNtL9cKGJDr4TZrJA/s0/Veena+Malik+Wallpapers+(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Veena Malik is now Mrs. Asad Khan Khattak"><img alt="Veena Malik is now Mrs. Asad Khan Khattak - CineDen" class="imga" height="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5KstSSsPKIZoX3t4MdOlct8QVOSg339lBYaNx3H8e4LXR6OTejEptXGqb0HWKFQr19_PTxGh3-727krMfogCCnqTJYESzpLFOMo__zj71Cjejyn-pg3tfNBF9fuNtL9cKGJDr4TZrJA/s0/Veena+Malik+Wallpapers+(1).jpg" title="Veena Malik is now Mrs. Asad Khan Khattak" width="1024"/></a><br /> <p>Veena Malik is now Mrs. Asad Khan Khattak</p></div><br /> Veena Malik finally married Asad Bashir Khan Khattak in closely guarded western ceremony with a few family friends. After the wedding ceremony was over, the bride and the groom came out for a photo op and posed for the photographers.<br /> <br /> The wedding took place on one of the world's most luxurious cruise of USA- 'Spirit of Washington'. Both of them exchanged vows. Asad's elder brother Arshad Khattak was the best man and the host for the wedding.<br /> <br /> The Malik-Khan wedding festivities started a few weeks before the marriage. It took place away from the media glare and without any of the couple's friends from the film industry.<br /> <br /> After their quiet wedding, the couple intends to send sweets to people from the industry.<br /> <br /> They have remained tight lipped about their post marriage plans, though Veena will take a sabbatical it seems.

Veena Malik is now Mrs. Asad Khan Khattak

Veena Malik is now Mrs. Asad Khan Khattak Veena Malik finally married Asad Bashir Khan Khattak in closely guarded western ceremony with a ...

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Yami Gautam relates to 'Total Siyapaa' character

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoN4EXXEWJ0SX8-WO3JE9sFHaiJu4hyxEFE4ShsKLVOwNl09yxi3F1xrY3EJWGugOtix0h2Eedo2gDxy_K00dVUB5Bby2u6b2XygNlK2tJR9GP_-N7-ezT2D14F56dXZ5BrpEloKAfM98/s0/Yami+Gautam+Wallpapers+(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Yami Gautam relates to 'Total Siyapaa' character"><img alt="Yami Gautam relates to 'Total Siyapaa' character - CineDen" class="imga" height="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoN4EXXEWJ0SX8-WO3JE9sFHaiJu4hyxEFE4ShsKLVOwNl09yxi3F1xrY3EJWGugOtix0h2Eedo2gDxy_K00dVUB5Bby2u6b2XygNlK2tJR9GP_-N7-ezT2D14F56dXZ5BrpEloKAfM98/s0/Yami+Gautam+Wallpapers+(1).jpeg" title="Yami Gautam relates to 'Total Siyapaa' character" width="1600"/></a><br /> <p>Yami Gautam relates to 'Total Siyapaa' character</p></div><br /> Actress Yami Gautam says she can relate to her character in her forthcoming film "Total Siyapaa" because she has experienced the same situations in real life.<br /> <br /> A cross-border love story, Yami is seen as Punjabi girl Asha who falls in love with a Pakistani, Aman, played Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar.<br /> <br /> "I think in terms of situations and gravity of the problems, I am little closer to Asha," Yami said Sunday here while promoting her film.<br /> <br /> She says there are days when you think "today everything will be perfect" as "I have planned everything. I will get the guy to meet my mom, will do this and that... will have everything under my control, but eventually everything happens just opposite."<br /> <br /> "So, I have had these situations and I know how it feels at that time," added the actress who bowed in Bollywood with " Vicky Donor".<br /> <br /> However, she feels unlike her, Asha is over-confident.<br /> <br /> "Asha is a bit over-confident. You would have seen in the teaser that how cleverly she tells only half-truth to her mom that he is a Muslim. But she keeps the other part of the story hidden," Yami said.<br /> <br /> Directed by E. Niwas and written by Neeraj Pandey, "Total Siyapaa" also features Kirron Kher and Anupam Kher. It is slated to release March 7.

Yami Gautam relates to 'Total Siyapaa' character

Yami Gautam relates to 'Total Siyapaa' character Actress Yami Gautam says she can relate to her character in her forthcoming film ...

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Tabu, who got asphyxiated, is fine

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnLCRL7YWtHDfidtVl-XLRT5He6zTAZTnqxGPgqrlEikblyOeeM7TFvuJWBQqiJriyyZnEIHj3Rg5hCT7wLKc1peVeb25KiaIpbSttKYwX0y40xf5IL7fgaxmaondosinQ9uqJNkESLo/s0/Tabu+Wallpapers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Tabu, who got asphyxiated, is fine"><img alt="Tabu, who got asphyxiated, is fine - CineDen" class="imga" height="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnLCRL7YWtHDfidtVl-XLRT5He6zTAZTnqxGPgqrlEikblyOeeM7TFvuJWBQqiJriyyZnEIHj3Rg5hCT7wLKc1peVeb25KiaIpbSttKYwX0y40xf5IL7fgaxmaondosinQ9uqJNkESLo/s0/Tabu+Wallpapers.jpg" title="Tabu, who got asphyxiated, is fine" width="1024"/></a><br /> <p>Tabu, who got asphyxiated, is fine</p></div><br /> Tabu, who got asphyxiated while shooting for Haider in Kashmir, texted to say that she is fine.<br /> <br /> The actress got breathless while warming herself in front of a bonfire at the location and had to be rushed to a hospital. She was apologetic that the shooting was disrupted for a day on account of her health. Being the professional she is, Tabu was on her feet the next morning.

Tabu, who got asphyxiated, is fine

Tabu, who got asphyxiated, is fine Tabu, who got asphyxiated while shooting for Haider in Kashmir, texted to say that she is fine. The a...

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Be your wife's best friend: Vidya Balan

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWYM3ryPaxsUb3C4v6i1v_rFClWe4pt-8xH2UWykvAvPDaJ8-h4F23yz-yxJaHHByXGFQl38IYtJ1c8ppp6WpTKP1UotTQFOXYyBTHEnSXycQAHPla8lPlf2QxHYJxfDe53a9LcY4-BTM/s0/Vidya+Balan+Wallpapers+(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Be your wifes best friend: Vidya Balan"><img alt="Be your wifes best friend: Vidya Balan - CineDen" class="imga" height="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWYM3ryPaxsUb3C4v6i1v_rFClWe4pt-8xH2UWykvAvPDaJ8-h4F23yz-yxJaHHByXGFQl38IYtJ1c8ppp6WpTKP1UotTQFOXYyBTHEnSXycQAHPla8lPlf2QxHYJxfDe53a9LcY4-BTM/s0/Vidya+Balan+Wallpapers+(1).jpg" title="Be your wifes best friend: Vidya Balan" width="1024"/></a><br /> <p>Be your wifes best friend: Vidya Balan</p></div><br /> Farhan Akhtar and Vidya Balan, who play Siddharth and Trisha in Shaadi Ke Side/Effects, have been playing agony uncle and aunt to real-life couples in a special column. Here's the duo again, offering quick-fix solutions to relationship problems.<br /> <br /> <b>I got married recently and I'm having a very stressful time. When I do what my wife says, she thinks that I have no brains and can't think for myself. And when I do something by myself, she again thinks that I have no brains and I should have listened to her instead! I am very confused! Help!</b> Sid: Challenge your wife to a tough crossword game. But make sure you know the answers beforehand. Once you win, remind her of this game for the rest of your happily married life. Caution: Never ever ever ever let her find out that you cheated. Trisha: Every time she says, 'you have no brains', you tell her that she chose you for your brain, so it's her fault.<br /> <br /> <b>Once my husband forgot my mother's birthday and I got upset, so he got us gifts. Recently, I got him a gift without an occasion. He thinks that I have done something wrong and refuses to see reason. His suspicions are driving me mad. Wife in distress!</b> Sid: Out with it now. What have you really done? Trisha: Take back the gift and let him keep wondering what wrong he has done... Hehe!<br /> <br /> <b>During my proposal to my girlfriend, I told her that I found my best friend, lover and partner for life in her. Now, when I want to hang with my male buddies, my wife insists on coming along — she says I only said that we are each other's best friends. Then she promises that she will come for a short time, but stays for the entire evening. She does this every single time!</b> Sid: Just pray. There is no other way. Anything you say will put you in danger buddy. Trisha: Be her best friend and tell her the truth. She will appreciate it and if she doesn't, I didn't say this.

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Be your wifes best friend: Vidya Balan Farhan Akhtar and Vidya Balan, who play Siddharth and Trisha in Shaadi Ke Side/Effects, have been p...

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Prabhu Dheva is a dream come true : Ragini Dwivedi

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY7KZxOzl_3VjNB32XwO_XtzLMaqsK7KRH01LPHiVmaKUe9VNSvobcy-GoZQLw5nQjI_5uVAFMNhbdu77qioporJWAT6aI5Hc89cqBu4y07mpFa5Lz5ddMLi7p5ohb7DWxciOFl-xyuuI/s0/Ragini+Dwivedi+Wallpapers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Prabhu Dheva is a dream come true : Ragini Dwivedi"><img alt="Prabhu Dheva is a dream come true : Ragini Dwivedi - CineDen" class="imga" height="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY7KZxOzl_3VjNB32XwO_XtzLMaqsK7KRH01LPHiVmaKUe9VNSvobcy-GoZQLw5nQjI_5uVAFMNhbdu77qioporJWAT6aI5Hc89cqBu4y07mpFa5Lz5ddMLi7p5ohb7DWxciOFl-xyuuI/s0/Ragini+Dwivedi+Wallpapers.jpg" title="Prabhu Dheva is a dream come true : Ragini Dwivedi" width="1600"/></a><br /> Prabhu Dheva is a dream come true : Ragini Dwivedi</div><br /> Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi surprised everyone with her Bollywood debut — a dancer number in Prabhu Dheva's R...Rajkumar. She says, "I have been getting offers from Bollywood for a while, but none of them were exciting. When I was approached for the Kaddu Katega number, I thought that this would be better than doing a full-fledged role. Also, debuting with Prabhu Dheva is a dream come true."<br /> <br /> However, Ragini admits that she is looking at it as a stepping stone into B-Town. "I believe that if you have the potential, opportunities will come knocking at your door. It has been like that in the South for me, and I am hoping that it won't be very different in Bollywood," she says.<br /> <br /> She has done films with almost all of Kannada cinema's A-listers, including Sudeep, Shivarajkumar and Upendra. She is also set to try her luck at the BO with a heroine-centric Kannada cop-thriller, which is due for an end of year release. "I'm really glad the way my career has panned out. I have a few good films with great characters in hand and more is in store," says Ragini.

Prabhu Dheva is a dream come true : Ragini Dwivedi

Prabhu Dheva is a dream come true : Ragini Dwivedi Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi surprised everyone with her Bollywood debut — a dancer n...

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