‘Shuddh Desi...was challenging’

New Delhi: Delhi girl Vaani Kapoor says she was nervous while shooting her debut film Shuddh Desi Romance opposite Parineeti Chopra and Sushant Singh Rajput as she had no prior acting experience.

Kapoor, who was picked through an audition to play the third angle in the  Jaipur-set love story by Yash Raj Films, says she felt a sense of responsibly to perform as well as the other big names that the banner has launched.

“When I got selected for the movie, it seemed more of a challenge and responsibility than fun. But, now that the film has done well at the box office, I am enjoying the process more. I was scared about disappointing my director Maneesh Sharma and Adi (Aditya Chopra),” said Vaani.

The 21-year-old model-turned-actress has signed a three movie contract with the banner and is currently filming the Tamil/Telugu remake of Band Baaja Baaraat.

For more: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/18/2013&PE=3#

Fearless Ranbir scared of dad Rishi Kapoor

Mumbai: Ranbir Kapoor says he doesn’t fear anything or anyone except his actor father Rishi Kapoor. The young Bollywood star, however, says he would be fearful the day some of the top directors stop wanting to work with him.

“I don’t fear anybody except my father. I am fearless. I will fear if I don’t get opportunities...if tomorrow Imtiaz doesn’t want to work with me or Anurag Basu doesn’t want to work with me then I will be scared,” Ranbir said.

Post his debut film Saawariya, Ranbir has been tasting success film after film. “I don’t let success go to my head. It’s (acting is) my job and I try to do my best,” he said.

Ranbir has shared the screen space with his parents - Rishi and Neetu Kapoor for the first time in the forthcoming film Besharam.

“I was nervous before. It’s been 30 years, and even today main apne papa se aankhen milake baat nahi kar paata (I can’t talk to him eye-to-eye). I’m quite scared of him,” Ranbir said.

“I thought how will I work with him and in this film I have said things to him like - ‘fat’, ‘dharti pe bojh’ and even abused him. My parents are so professional that when we are working together, they never make me realise that main tere baap hoon (I’m your father). They have encouraged me a lot,” he said. 

For more: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/18/2013&PE=3#

Akshay’s grand entry shoot in Boss

New Delhi: Bollywood’s ‘khiladi’ Akshay Kumar shot a grand entry scene for his forthcoming movie Boss. He stands atop a tilted Mercedes car, which is seen moving on just two wheels.

The specially designed bright golden coloured Mercedes was imported from Europe to Bangkok and was modified according to the need of the stunts. It was Akshay’s idea to stand on the tilted car, read a statement.

A source close to the production team said that Akshay was pleasantly surprised to see the car and he loved its looks.

“Usually it is the action driver who balances the car on two wheels, but Akshay wanted to take this stunt further by standing on the car while the car was balancing on two wheels. Only someone with his vast experience of action and stunts could have pulled this off,” said the source.

Directed by Anthony D’Souza, Boss also stars Aditi Rao Hydari, Shiv Pandit and Mithun Chakraborty.

The film will hit theatres on October 16.

For more: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/18/2013&PE=3#

Keen to work with Salman, says Deepika

Mumbai: Actress Deepika Padukone says she is keen to work with superstar Salman Khan but is waiting for something special to bring them together on screen. 

Deepika had an acting debut offer from Salman, which happened way before she was chosen by Farah Khan for Om Shanti Om. However, she declined it then as she felt she was not ready to face the camera.

“He offered me my first film when I was too young and I was not ready to be in front of the camera. I will always be grateful to him. Just the fact that he offered me a film was a great thing. It is taking a long time for us to come together on screen, so I think there is something special waiting for us,” said Deepika.         

The actress, who will be seen alongside south superstar Rajinikanth for the first time in Kochadaiyaan, says she admires his child like enthusiasm.

“I worked with him for three days and liked his simplicity, humility and child like attitude on the
sets. Despite achieving so much success he is so excited, enthusiastic and energetic even today, this is something that is inspiring to see,” she said.

A lot of appreciation is coming Deepika’s way with the success of films like Chennai Express, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Race 2, but the actress feels awkward when people compliment her.      

For more: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/18/2013&PE=3#

All is well between Rani & Pamela!

Mumbai: Rani Mukerji and Aditya Chopra have always kept their alleged relationship well-guarded but the former’s arrival along with Aditya’s mother Pamela Chopra at the prayer meet of Madhuri Dixit’s father Shankar Dixit has further fuelled the controversy.

The actress arrived at the venue in Mrs Chopra’s car and then assisted her towards the prayer hall. The hand-in-hand walk was a treat for the onlookers as the shutterbugs captured the moment. The would-be saas and bahu seemed perfectly comfortable with the attention generated and were seen smiling and greeting each other cordially, putting the rumour of a rift between the two to rest.

Rani is known for playing her part well as an ideal would-be daughter-in -law to say the least. According to reports, Mukerji flew all the way to Switzerland along with Aditya to celebrate his mother Pamela’s birthday.

Rani, who has always been very secretive, loathes it when media creates hype over her liaison with Aditya. The actress was earlier seen sporting a single solitaire in her ring finger which set the rumour mill buzzing. Aditya’s lavish gift of a brand new Audi also did not go unnoticed.

According  to reports, Rani is addressed as ‘bhabi’ by the Yash Raj film staffers and the recent meet is just another occasion amongst many when the actress is spotted attending events with the Chopra family. In fact, Rani was also present with the bereaved Chopra family last year, when veteran director Yash Chopra expired.

For more: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/18/2013&PE=3#

Aggressive Salman forgets ‘Being Human’ with fans

Mumbai: There are many reasons to love Dabangg Khan. But the recent incident shifts the spotlight from his philanthropic human side and exposes the other side of Salman’s “Being Human” image.

Our reporter captured the superstar misbehaving with his fans.  According to reports, Salman Khan who was travelling in his Land Rover in Mumbai was suddenly caught off guard by his fans.

The moment they got a glimpse of the star, they started clicking pictures of him when his vehicle came to a halt at a traffic signal near Leelavati Hospital. Perturbed by the unwanted paparazzi Salman reportedly lowered the window pane of his car and summoned one of the boy to hand over his phone.

Hamid, who was one amongst many, clicking Salman’s pictures walked up to the star to hand over the phone. Taking Hamid’s phone, Salman started rummaging through its content and asked Hamid to leave. Puzzled with the development, when Hamid asked whether he should come to Khan’s house to collect his phone, the star slammed the device on the road below and sped away leaving the bystanders in a state of disbelief.

Sallu is known in the industry for his “I damn care attitude”, but action such as these are not expected from a star of his stature. This incident reveals that Khan, who has lent his star power for many social causes, and is called bhai by his admirers for his philanthropic ways surely has a devilish side to him. Ironically, just a day before, Salman invoked the almighty at Bigg Boss 7 launch to give him strength to control his satanic spirits and it took only one day for him to break his resolution. Now can this be called ‘Being Human’.

For more: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com

Irrfan not keen on playing older characters

Mumbai: Actor Irrfan Khan is not keen on playing old age characters as he does not want to be bracketed in that space.

“After Life Of Pi, a lot of people approached me to play the role of similar age bracket but I turned them down. I worry about getting bracketed in this space and hence I keep experimenting,” Irrfan said. 

Irrfan has played older characters in movies like Namesake, Life of Pi and in his upcoming film The
Lunchbox.

In Oscar-winning director Ang Lee’s Life of Pi Irrfan played the role of adult Piscine Molitor Patel (Pi). In The Namesake he essayed the role of Ashoke Ganguli, an immigrant from West Bengal.

“I instantly said yes to The Lunchbox as I loved the story. But the only thing I did not like was that I was
playing a character of an old age guy all over again. You really have to make yourself feel like an old man physically as well as mentally and it takes a lot to get out of such a mould,” Irrfan said.

“When I played an old man in The Namesake, it was difficult to get that character out of my system,”
he said. When asked how he manages to breathe life into every character, he says, “I look for my personal entertainment within each character that I play. If a character engages me I try to put my best to engage the audience with it.”        

For more: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/16/2013&PE=3#

I am a lazy actor, says B’wood actress Kajol

Mumbai: Actress Kajol, who is now set to make another comeback to the big screen, says she is a lazy actor.  

Kajol, 39, took a sabbatical from full-time acting in 2001 and returned to films with the 2006 romantic thriller Fanaa. But, afterwards she was only seen in cameo appearances.

She was last seen in a prominent role in Karan Johar’s home production We Are Family (2010).

“I am lazy. I can’t do more work or films beyond some extent. Two films a year is enough for me so  that I feel I am working. I don’t think of any film as mine till I start shooting for it. After I start working then it is mine. It is a healthy attitude,” Kajol said in an interview.

Asked what keeps her in demand despite not being in the limelight, Kajol said, “May be I am away from work, that is why I am in demand. I am working for more than 20 years, but I have done little work, handful of films. There are others who do three times or four times more films than I do.”

And now she is set to return with husband Ajay Devgn’s home production.

“It is a nice script and story but nothing to talk about it as of now. It is too premature,” she said.

But she also added that she will not be seen regularly in films as family is her priority now.

For more: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/16/2013&PE=3#

Revolver Rani toughest role for Kangana

Mumbai: From a gangster’s girlfriend to schizophrenic to spunky small town girl - actress Kangana Ranaut has portrayed a variety of characters on the screen in the past seven years, but she says her role in Revolver Rani is her toughest so far.

“My role in Revolver Rani is very difficult to portray. I think Revolver Rani is my toughest role so far,” said Kangana.

“It’s a very unusual film, in which my looks are very different. I have to look unattractive in the film and for the first time I have to take care that I do not look beautiful,” added the actress who apparently took training to use the revolver to make her role believable.

Reportedly, Tabu was approached for the role before Kangana.

Directed by Sai Kabir, the film is being co-produced by Tigmanshu Dhulia and Rahul Mittra.

The actress, who was seen in Shootout at Wadala, is happy with the kind of films she is doing.

She said “It’s going to be an exciting year for me. I am doing some different roles in each film.”   

For More: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/16/2013&PE=3#

It’s fun to work with Saif, says Ileana D’Cruz

Mumbai: Ileana D’Cruz, who debuted in Bollywood with Barfi, recently shot with Saif Ali Khan for Happy Ending and says it’s fun to work with the actor.

Directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK,Happy Ending features Saif and Ileana as the lead pair.

“I am working with Saif and it was not a conscious decision to work with a Khan. It just happened. I read the script and I liked it. I am having lots of fun on sets with Saif. It’s so much fun to work with Saif,” Ileana said in a group interview.

“It’s not even like I am working. It’s fun on the sets. We have finished a lot of the shooting,” she added.

Before venturing into Hindi films, Ileana worked in the southern film industry. She hasn’t signed any new project down south, but asserts that she will never quit it.

She said, “I don’t think you can ever leave the southern film industry, it’s such a colourful film industry. It’s very prominent. Right now I haven’t signed anything if I have something coming up I will do it. I would not leave that industry.”

Her next Hindi movie is Phata Poster Nikla Hero  with Shahid Kapoor and she calls it a crazy film.

“It’s a crazy, mad film. I have never done such a film before. Besides, Rajkumar Santoshi’s comic timing is amazing. Nobody can match him,” she said.

For more: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com

Shahid defines his dream girl

New Delhi: Lead actors of Phata Poster Nikla Hero, Shahid Kapoor and Ileana D’Cruz, were in the capital to promote their   upcoming film. 

In an exclusive interview to this newspaper, the actors talked  about  their film, desired life partner and lots more.

Shahid, who made his Bollywood debut with Ishq Vishk in 2003, said that when his film became a success at the box office, he was left clueless for a week, attending phone calls and  trying to accept the reality.

Ileana had the same reaction and said, “It happened with me as well at the time of Barfi. It was definitely a good feeling.”

Shahid, who has dated Bollywood divas like Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra in the past, said that he wants an honet life partner when asked about his dream girl.

“She should be honest, around whom I can be comfortable and just be myself,” said Shahid.

Ileana had the same thought about her dream man.

“He should be genuine, honest and respectful,” she said.

Sasha, who was not in talking terms with Kareena and Priyanka for quite a long time post their break up, said that he has no issue in sharing the screen space with the two heroines.

“I never said ‘no’ to work with Priyanka or Kareena. It’s a filmmakers decision whom to cast,” said Shahid. Phata Poster Nikla Hero will release on September 20.

for more: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/16/2013&PE=3#

India needs a modern Gandhi: Jha-bollywood latest news

Mumbai: Filmmaker Prakash Jha feels that India badly needs a modern Gandhi today in view of the prevailing corruption in every section of the society.

In his latest outing, Satyagraha, Jha focuses on the uprising of the middle class against a corrupt and unjust system. It is the story of a man who is a firm believer of Gandhian principles.

“My film Satyagraha is not inspired from Mahtama Gandhi or Anna Hazare. Gandhi was a great human being, a great leader, a great inspiration for the entire country and India badly needs a modern Gandhi today,” Jha said in an interview.

“Today the common man is not angry because of corruption in the country, he is angry because he is a victim of corruption. Things like death due to negligence or a common man fighting the system to get his pension are very common phenomena in our country. I have tried to highlight these issues in my film,” he said. 

For More: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/5/2013&PE=2#

Kangana launches website to connect with fans- bollywood latest news

Mumbai: Actress Kangana Ranaut launched a website  on Wednesday to directly connect with her fans.

“This was something I wanted to do for quite sometime. Considering the kind of profession I am in, it is essential to interact with people. There were lot of fake accounts in my name and I wanted to end this all,” Kangana said in an interview.

The website - www.officialkanganaranaut.com – will have the latest updates about her professional life.

“I want to connect and make my fans aware of my work. I will keep them posted about what is happening,” she said, after the launch of her website.

“My professional commitments didn’t permit me to do this earlier. With the website, I look forward to connecting with my fans from across the globe. The site is fun and quirky,” she said.

Kangana will also pen her thoughts on a blog. “I will be writing on various things, be it my diet or some issues. I would like to share my thoughts with people,” she said.

Considered a fashion icon, Kangana will also share styling tips. “It feels good when people look upto you as a style or fashion icon. I would be giving tips and advice on fashion. Indian girls look beautiful and I feel they need to give attention to the looks and styling,” she said. 

For More: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/5/2013&PE=2#

Randeep a bad addiction: John Day director-bollywood latest news

Mumbai: All set for the release of the upcoming thriller, John Day, the  cast of the film - actor Randeep Hooda and director Ahishor Solomon got candid with E Newspaper of India and talked about the film, its characters and their experience of being a part of John Day.

Randeep Hooda, who will be seen playing a grey character, said that he was surprised when he heard the title of the film for the first time.

“I was surprised when I heard the title John Day and gave weird expressions. Then Ahishor explained that  John Day is the name of Naseersaab’s character in the film,” said Randeep.

Naseeruddin Shah plays a prominent role in the film.

Randeep further added, “It is one of the best roles I have portrayed so far.”

Ahishor rubbised all the rumours that the film is inspired from his real life. He said, “The film is not inspired by my real life.”

Ahishor praised both veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah and  Randeep Hooda and said, “It was a lifetime experience working with both of them.Randeep is a bad addiction if you work with him once.”

For More: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/5/2013&PE=2#

Katrina not to romance Sallu in Deva’s film-bollywood latest news

Mumbai: Actress Katrina Kaif has not been signed opposite superstar Salman Khan for Prabhu Deva’s next film, the makers have said.

After setting the cash registers ringing at the box office and starting a new wave of action-masala entertainers with Wanted, Salman and choreographer-turned-director Prabhu Deva are teaming up for a film, to be produced by Tips.

Rumours were doing the rounds that Prabhu Deva’s film will bring Salman and Katrina back on screen again.

“We have not signed Katrina for the film. We have not thought of who the leading lady will be opposite Salman. We are still working on the script. The story is not yet completed,” Ramesh Taurani of Tips said.

Salman and Katrina were last seen in Ek Tha Tiger.Since Salman has a packed schedule, the shooting for the film will begin next year.

Taurani is quite excited about his upcoming Shahid Kapoor starrer Phata Poster Nikla Hero. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film also stars Ilena D’Cruz and releases on September 20.

“The film has all the ingredients that audience would look for - right from romance, drama, action, song and dance. We loved the story and hence decided to back it. It is a clean and neat complete family entertainer film,” Taurani said.  

For more: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/5/2013&PE=2#

‘Hrithik, one of our finest actors’-bollywood latest news

Mumbai: Actress Kareena Kapoor believes Hrithik Roshan, her co-star in the upcoming film Shuddhi, is one of the country’s finest actors.

“I am very excited about Shuddhi. We’re both working together after such a long time. He is such a fine actor. He is one of finest actors in our country,” said Kareena.

“I am looking forward to this film. We will start shooting from January 2014,” she added.

Kareena and Hrithik’s pairing has been seen in movies Yaadein, Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon. For Shuddhi, they are teaming up after a decade.

The movie, directed by Karan Malhotra, is said to be an intense love story which will be widely shot in Mumbai and Uttarakhand. Kareena will also be seen opposite Imran Khan in Punit Malhotra’s Gori Tere Pyaar Mein.

for more:http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/5/2013&PE=2#

Complaint filed against Big B’s KBC ad

Lucknow: Seemab Kayayum, a lawyer from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh,  has filed a suit in the  court of Chief Judicial Magistrate’s against megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his television game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

He has allegedthat the promos of the show make fun of young advocates and depicts them in bad
light. And  has accused KBC promos of spreading wrong message about the profession.

The lawyer has also included names of chairman and managing director of KBC, Siddhartha Basu and Sony Television and UTV in his complaint.

Taking cognisance of the suit filed by the advocate, CJM Mamta  Gupta has decided  to hear the case  on September 16.

The   seventh season of Kaun Banega Crorepati   which will go on air on September 6. will have new rules and regulations.

Except for the third KBC  season which was hosted by superstar Shah Rukh Khan,   Amitabh Bachchan has hosted  all the other seasons till date.

For more: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/4/2013&PE=3#

Don’t aspire to be a star, says Sushant ,

Mumbai: Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who has made a foothold in the industry with the success of his debut film Kai Po Che, says he never takes up work for commercial reasons and being a star is not on his mind.

Sushant became a household name with his portrayal as Manav in popular TV show Pavitra Rishta. But he quit small screen and entered Bollywood with the Abhishek Kapoor film which won him lot of
accolades.

“My plan A was not to be in movies, this was not my aim it just happened. I am going with the flow. I am not here for money or fame and I don’t work for it either. I don’t understand stardom and don’t aspire to be a star. I want to be a number one actor. My agenda is and will be always to evolve as an actor,” Sushant said in an interview.

The 27-year-old has a number of interesting projects lined up for release including Shuddh Desi Romance, Peekay, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy and another film with Abhishek Kapoor.

“I feel very fortunate to work with such talented directors. It is an exciting phase of my life. I have my own reasons to do films and be in this industry. I don’t understand commerce so I don’t make a decision based on how the film will do commercially,” he said.

“I am not insecure. I am going with the flow and learning each day. If I don’t get right kind of scripts then I will do something on TV or theatre and be happy and excited as I am today,” he added. 

For more:http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/4/2013&PE=3#

‘Will protect my sisters in B-Town’- Latest news in bollywood

Mumbai: Actress Priyanka Chopra says while there was no one to support her when she entered Bollywood, she will help her cousins make a mark in the film industry.

“It has been a great journey till now. When I came into the film business there was no one to support or
back me or help me. I was not from film industry, I was alone. Since I am in the industry now, I will protect them (other Chopra sisters),” Priyanka said in an interview.

“I will make sure I am there for them. It warms my heart to see my cousins be a part of  Bollywood,” she said.

Priyanka’s cousins Parineeti Chopra, Meera Chopra and Barbie Handa are trying to make a mark in Bollywood.

Despite having no formal training in acting, Priyanka has proved herself with her performances in Aitraaz,
Fashion, Don, Krrish, Barfi! and others.

Priyanka says she tried method acting but got bored. “I am spontaneous. I haven’t learnt acting process so my style is different. If I do research I do it for 2-3 months and forget it,” she said.

The actress had a setback in June this year when her father Dr Ashok Chopra passed away, but she
resumed work soon.

“My work has been my biggest supporting factor. I have been working since the age of 17. After three days of my father’s demise I had started working, as I feel if you work you forget things,” she said. 

For more: http://www.enewspaperofindia.com/index.aspx?PageId=6&PD=9/4/2013&PE=3#

Complaint Filed Against Big B’s KBC Ad

Lucknow: Seemab Kayayum, a lawyer from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, has filed a suit in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate’s against megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his television game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
 
He has allegedthat the promos of the show make fun of young advocates and depicts them in bad light. And has accused KBC promos of spreading wrong message about the profession. The lawyer has also included names of chairman and managing director of KBC, Siddhartha Basu and Sony Television and UTV in his complaint.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.enewspaperofindia.com