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I researched a lot about Manya Surve-John Abraham
John Abraham says he has worked hard to get into the character of Manya Surve, the gangster who was shot dead by Mumbai police in 1982, for the movie “Shootout At Wadala”, inspired by the real life incident. “I can honestly say that I have put in every kind of effort to study this character,...
Chandigarh becomes Osama’s Abbottabad
The two places may be 600 km apart, but Oscar-winning Hollywood director Kathryn Bigelow has chosen Chandigarh and its surroundings in Punjab to depict the Pakistani city of Abbottabad – where Al Qaeda mentor Osama bin Laden was shot dead by US special forces – for her new film. On Thursday, her unit shot at...
Never seen a more beautiful woman than Nathalia
Ram Gopal Varma admits he approached Indian Canadian porn star Sunny Leone for an item song in “Department”, but things didn’t work out and the song went to Nathalia Kaur. The filmmaker is in awe of the Brazilian model of Indian descent. “I never ever hid the fact that I am a devotee of a...
Govinda to start production house to launch daughter
Govinda, who has completed 25 years in showbiz, is right now trying to settle his daughter’s career in the film industry and says he will start his home production to launch Narmada. “I am starting my production, which I never wanted to do. Film production is very tough. Initially when I started, I was not...
I know every nook and corner of Eiffel Tower-Preity Zinta
Preity Zinta, who has been busy working on her debut co-production “Ishq In Paris” in the French capital, was delighted to shoot at the iconic Eiffel Tower. “Shot at the Eiffel tower tonight. Now I can officially say that I know every nook and corner of this tower. Jai Ho! Ting,” Preity posted on Twitter...
Veena Malik doesn’t represent entire Pakistan-Ali Zafar
Pakistani actress Veena Malik is controversy’s favourite child but it would be unfair to judge the entire country on the basis of what she does in India, actor-singer Ali Zafar says. “You have to understand that she’s an individual and you can’t judge the entire community on the basis of one person’s behaviour. You shouldn’t...
Madhuri Dixit’s wax statue to be unveiled at Madame Tussauds
The much-awaited wax statue of Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit will be unveiled at London’s Madame Tussauds March 7. “Madame Tussauds unveiling on March 7, 2012. See you then,” tweeted Madhuri, who has moved here from Denver to play a new innings in Bollywood. Known for her natural acting talent and graceful dancing, the 44-year-old is...
A good interview is about a good conversation-Imran Khan
First acting, then photography and now journalism: Bollywood’s talented actor Imran Khan seems to have a knack for everything. Offering a few tips for today’s journalists, Imran suggests a good interview should be like a good conversation instead of being an “exam sheet”. “Most journalists have an exam sheet which comprises – what is your...
Kareena Kapoor a hassle free co-star-Imran Khan
Kareena Kapoor is Imran Khan’s senior in the film industry, but he says this never came in the way while they were shooting for their forthcoming release “Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu” and that she made him feel like an equal. Kareena made her debut in 2000 with “Refugee”, while Imran stepped under the arclights...
Genelia D’Souza weds Riteish Deshmukh
A beaming Genelia D’Souza was dressed as a Maharashtrian bride in a red-golden designer sari and dupatta while the groom Riteish Deshmukh donned a cream sherwani for their wedding here Friday. The traditional Maharashtrian style ceremony was attended by the ‘Who is Who’ of showbiz and politics. Genelia, who belongs to a Mangalorean Catholic family,...
Ranbir Kapoor, Vidya Balan best actors at 57th Filmfare awards
Vidya Balan, who painted “The Dirty Picture” in Bollywood last year, and “Rockstar” Ranbir Kapoor picked the best actor trophies at the annual Filmfare awards ceremony here, while “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” bagged the best film honour. It was a double whammy for Zoya Akhtar and Ranbir, as the former took home the best director...
India experience was awesome-Oprah Winfrey
International talk show queen Oprah Winfrey describes her India visit as an “awesome” experience. “…Great to travel, but even greater to back in beautiful USA. India experience was Awesome. Expands your humanity,” the 57-year-old posted on micro-blogging site Twitter. Winfrey, who landed here Jan 16, attended many functions in India including a dinner hosted by...
Cops turn entertainers in Bollywood
A policeman’s role in Bollywood earlier meant playing second fiddle, but not any more. With “Dabangg” and “Singham”, the doors have opened up for cop-centric films with audiences lapping up the brawny, brash and over-the-top characters. The year 2011 saw Ajay Devgn and John Abraham donning the khaki uniform in “Singham” and “Force” respectively and...
I’m trying to create new ‘Dabangg’ – Arbaaz Khan
Actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan, whose debut production “Dabangg” rocked the box office in 2010, says he is attempting to make its sequel diametrically different from the original. There is going to be no competition between the two, says Arbaaz. “When I did the first one, my intention was to tell a story which I believe in…which...
Kareena Kapoor feel secure in her relationship
Kareena Kapoor doesn’t get jealous easily. The actress says she is happy and content in her relationship with beau Saif Ali Khan. Kareena shared her sentiments in a casual tete-a-tete with her friend and “Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu” producer Karan Johar for “A date with Ek Main aur Ekk Tu” – a show to...
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