Salman Khan features on the front cover of Hi!Blitz latest edition where he talks about his charity foundation Being Human.
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Check out the first glimpse of Daboo Ratnani Calender featuring Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. The calender also includes celebrities likeKatrina Kaif, Sonam Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Kajol, Saif Ali Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan,Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan.
Promotional posters for a new Bollywood thriller, showing leading actress Kareena Kapoor from behind and apparently naked from the waist up, have got some people's backs up in India.
"Kurbaan" (Sacrifice) hits screens in India and more than 25 countries around the world on Friday.
And has attracted intense interest because Kapoor and leading man Saif Ali Khan are a couple in real life.
After playing hide and seek with the media for so long, Shahid Kapoor has finally called off his relationship with Priyanka Chopra, leaving the actress heartbroken, sources say.
Om Puri’s controversial biography – Unlikely Hero written by his wife Nandita was unveiled by Amitabh Bachchan recently. The book reveals everything about Om’s life including his sexual encounters.
Om Puri was recently angry with his wife Nandita for highlighting only his sexual encounters in the book.
Talking about the controversy Nandita said, “The book is about Om, the man and the actor. Om has all the human foibles, just like all of us. He had sex as an adolescent with his maid and then he had a long liaison with the other lady who was also a maid. This was his way of coming out of his other relationships and demolishing class differences. If Om has any objection to her being called a maid he’s just being unrealistic.”
Katrina Kaif is down with jaundice, and good friend/co-star wishes her a speedy recovery.
Katrina was recently admitted to Lilavati Hospital, and was diagnosed with jaundice.
Akshay says, “Katrina is down with jaundice… We are missing her and hope she gets well soon.”
Akshay also talked about his chemistry with Katrina in upcoming flick De Dana Dan, he said, “Our chemistry does work and we’ve seen the results in Singh Is Kinng and other films and we expect the same from this film too. This movie should do very well and I expect great returns for my producers. I have great expectations from this one.”# Bollywood, # Bollywood Actor, # Bollywood Actress, # Bollywood News, # Bollywood Scandals, # Bollywood Stars, Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Sexy Indian Actress, Hot Desi Babes, Singh Is Kinng, De Dana Dan,
Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor, who had broken off a little while ago are back together again.
Both Priyanka and Shahid sorted out their differences in Bangkok, where they are shooting for their respective movies.
Shahid’s friend Tamanna made the two lovers unite again, a source says, “Shahid and Tammana have become good friends now. In fact, she was, in a way, responsible for getting the lovebirds back together. Shahid was already in Bangkok shooting for a film, while PC reached there a week later. They were at different locations but got a chance to sit down and talk things out. They went out on two occasions including dining out.”
Both Shahid and Priyanka are happy to be back again in each others life, the source adds, “She is happy to have Shahid back in her l# Bollywood, # Bollywood Actor, # Bollywood Actress, # Bollywood News, # Bollywood Scandals, # Bollywood Stars, Priyanka Chopra, Shahid Kapoor, Sexy Indian Actress, Hot Desi Babes, Piggie Chops, Boyfrife. They are very happy together.”
The pair might have delivered a mega hit but a lot of water has flown under the bridge in their personal lives that they make the most unlikely pair in Bollywood. The two are Salman khan and Aishwarya Rai and the buzz is that the impossible is going to be possible.
It has been made possible by poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar. He is tentatively to rope in Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai for his new project. Javed Akhtar has signed Salman Khan and he is in the process to convince Aishwarya. It is a love story based on the life of Salman and Aishwarya and the film is titled ‘Ajab Hai Ishq’.
Salman and Aishwarya had featured only once in their filmy career i.e. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’. The film was a blockbuster and their love story blossomed soon after this film but their affair was short life as they drifted apart following some problems.
Though their film Main Aurr Mrs Khanna did not ignite the box-office, Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor will be seen together as a couple.
In a series of commercials for a jewellery collection. The stars are endorsing the brand that caters to both men and women.
Of late, Bebo has featured in several ads with beau Saif Ali Khan, but for this endorsement, she has the other Khan for company.
Sallu and Bebo will appear as a lovey-dovey couple celebrating festive occasions like.
Christmas and New Year with the sparklers.
A series of five commercials were shot at Mehboob Studios before Bebo took off for Australia for the shoot of Karan Johar's desi production of Stepmom.
Hrithik Roshan is crazy about his new co-star Barbara Mori and can’t get over her, he even confessed this recently infront of good buddy Karan Johar.
Hrithik Roshan loves Barbara but cannot take his relationship forward because he is committed to Suzzanne, this had led to a drastic change in him.
A co-star of Hrithi says, “Hrithik used to be one of the most balanced people around but suddenly one hears that he and his cronies, which include several well-known names, party almost every night and some of the things that go on there are alarming. Everyone in the industry knows about this, but no one will talk.”Hrithik is also asking his directors to cast Barbara Mori opposite him so that he can spend more and more time with her.
Wonder if the rumors are true or not?
Genelia D’Souza has denied the rumors about her marriage with Riteish Deshmukh. A leading tabloid had reported that Genelia will be tying the knot with Ritesh in February.
An angry Genelia says, ‘To set the record straight, I am not getting married to anyone. I have always maintained that my personal life is not something I would like to discuss. But this time since it was something that would affect my family, I decided to take a stand.’
My films and my brands are my priority as of now and I’d like to keep it that way. And if I do decide to settle down, you will hear it from me when as and when it happens.’
‘It’s rather funny that we have to read about the progress in our lives in the press before we even know it ourselves. I wonder how news like that can be put out without any confirmation from the people whose lives are being discussed.”Genelia made her debut with Ritesh in 2003 with flop flim Tujhe Meri Kasam.
Q. What type of man do you dig for? A. First of all, I don’t dig for man. I prefer a self-made man, who’s down to earth. One who’s loving and caring? Someone who understands me and pampers me a lot. He should have respect for my parents. He should also have a killer smile.
Q. Your favourite romantic getaway would be… A. Gold coast. It’s a beautiful beach in Australia. In India, it would be Goa.
Q. Do you believe that men are from mars and women from Venus? A. No. I don’t.
Q. Which man inspires you the most? A. My dad for the person he is. He is head strong, focused in life, very intelligent and educated. He has taught me that money isn’t all that matters in life. He believes in good will. He has proved to be a great husband and the greatest father.
Q. If given a chance to date a historical character who would he be and why? A. Hitler. Maybe I would have brought out the romantic angle in him and prevented Second World War from taking place.
Q. You believe in one night stand or commitment? A. Definitely, commitment.
Q. Can a man and a woman have a platonic relationship? A. People say that a man and a woman can’t be friends, but I believe that they can take care of each other without any sexual feelings attached to it.
Q. Your first crush? A. There was a cute boy residing in my society. I used to go and stand for my school bus half an hour before to take a glimpse of this boy.
Q. Your take on institution of marriage from the point of view of you being a bachelor? A. Indian culture and rashams are very rich and meaningful. Our traditions and culture should definitely be followed. I feel marriage is a very important part of anyone’s life.
Q. What would you do if your man is found to be a gay? A. First of all, I can never fall for a guy who’s a gay. His body language and behaviour would easily suggest his state.
Q. Is the sense of humour most important to you? A. It’s not the most important. The most important is that the guy should love me. There should be an argument between us on the fact that who loves whom the most. – Sampurn Media
Rahul Gandhi, MP from Amethi is the new chocolate boy of our nation and while every girl is swooning over the young politician our Bollywood divas are not left far behind. Check out their views about going on a date with the cute young politician and they also reveal his sex appeal.
Asin:On a date with Rahul Gandhi, I would expect an entourage! As for his sex appeal, it’s his persona, charm and intelligence.
Vidya Balan:I’m confident he’ll make sure that everything’s just perfect on a date. I think the specs and white kurta-pyjama make him look very hot and graceful. Also he has a very charming smile that would make anyone connect to him instantly.
Sonam Kapoor:If I do get the chance to date him, I would spend the time applauding his courage in trying to lead our country. Sex appeal? I think Rahul Gandhi has a humane quality to him and that is the most important appeal.
Amrita Rao:It’ll be a damn interesting date… Maybe I’ll persuade him to do a film opposite me, so that he understands the industry better and grants us zero entertainment tax. His sex appeal… his specs.
Minissha Lamba:On a date with Rahul Gandhi, perhaps we could go diving in the ocean. Sex appeal? Those dimples, of course.
Mugdha Godse:On a date with Rahul Gandhi, I would expect my political knowledge to get updated. He is young, dynamic and pretty intelligent. That, and his charisma make him sexy.
Celina Jaitley:On a date with Rahul Gandhi, I would expect loads of romance… because it runs in the family, Rajiv Gandhi wooed Soniaji in the true Prince Charming way. And his sex appeal lies in his charm.
So girls what do you think about Rahul?
I could never understand how successful producer’s son could claim that he had “struggled” to get his first movie. Reading this fact in most of Jackky Bhagnani’s interviews made absolutely no sense to me. But, little did I know that the son of ace producer Vashu Bhagnani has had to dance to a completely different beat altogether. His debut film, Kal Kisne Dekha, is coming close to release, and as I was going to find out, Bhagnani Jr. has had to face challenges in various forms before he was considered worthy of being displayed on the big screen. Sincerity reeks from the young man, but more importantly, gracious and film savvy, he is not afraid of hard work. He may be new to acting, but films run through his blood. This newcomer is about to be part of the contemporary actors brigade only to give them additional competition. BollySpice caught up with Jackky Bhagnani to talk struggles, acting and producing.
The promo’s are out and the movie looks top notch. What is your role like in Kal Kisne Dekha?
My role in Kal Kisne Dekha is of a middle class boy who comes from a small town in Chandigarh to the city of dreams which is Mumbai, to fulfill all his dream of studying at his dream college. He has a special power due to which he falls into a lot of problems and how he overcomes that and in the long run changes from a boy to a man. It’s the story of an underdog who is very innocent, middle class and how he faces challenges.
Great! How did you prepare for your role?
I prepared for two months with the director, Vivek Sharma. Obviously, I’m a guy from Mumbai and it was a little tough for me to sober and tone down in terms of dressing, in terms of behavior. So he told me how to behave because he comes from a small town. He explained to me how people are very innocent; believe in things and people at face value. They are not manipulative. That innocence should show. In other aspects, in terms of nature, he is very much like me, very full of life, hyper, bubbly, cannot sit in one place. That part was still me. So it was a combination of all that.
How was it working with the director, Vivek Sharma?
It was amazing working with him, he helped me a lot. His first movie was Bhootnath, and he made the kid act so well, so he must have done a good job with me at least (laughs). So it was good working with him, he gave me a lot of tips. And the good part about him is he still let me be natural and didn’t let me become methodical which I don’t believe in. So he gave me that free hand and was not stuck up. If I had any suggestions, he was always open to it. If I gave him wrong suggestions, he was open to that too and then made me realize that what I was saying didn’t make sense, not just shun me off completely. So it was nice and as a newcomer, you couldn’t ask for anyone better; my dad is the producer and my friend is a director.
Yeah, your dad is the producer. Is it hard being the producer’s son because expectations are a lot higher of you?
Yeah it is, it is. It is very hard to be a producer’s son. First of all, people think I’ve not struggled. I have struggled for four years to be where I am mentally and emotionally. Plus I have had to satisfy my father who is a producer and who has launched so many people: Abhishek Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor. Their first films were technically with him. So I had to convince him professionally, that I am worth it. Plus the pressure as you said. It is overwhelming and huge because people think, he is Vashu Bhagnani’s son, and have expectations. You have prove everyone wrong in a good way.
It’s interesting you’re saying that because Rishi Kapoor is very “impressed” with you and your performance.
That’s a big compliment. He’s the biggest romantic hero we’ve had. Shah Rukh is after him. So if he feels that way about me, then I am very happy.
I can imagine. How was it working with Vaishali Desai?
She’s amazing. She’s completely opposite to me. I am over hyper and mischievous. I keep on playing pranks on the set. She’s very docile, very calm. So the combination is perfect.
Were you always into acting? Or is it something you realized later on?
I was always interested in acting but obviously you must have read and heard that I was overweight. I was just shy of sharing my dream of acting to the world.
Right, this is something you constantly say, that you have “struggled” to become an actor. But I think people don’t understand that because you are a producer’s son, so what was the struggle exactly? Was it just the physicality?
For me the struggle was double. Firstly, I am the producer’s son. Second, I was physically unfit and I was overweight. So my battle was with my father, with myself, with the world. I feel like my struggle has been the toughest, you know the grass is always greener on the other side; we always think our problems are the worst. All I’m trying to say is that it was not easy for me, if that’s what people think.
But that said, you are being deemed as an actor to watch out for. The media and industry members who have seen rushes have said that the movie looks really good. They are literally calling you, “The star of tomorrow.” How does that feel?
It feels nice of course. I would be lying if I said I didn’t feel flattered because you work hard and if you get acknowledgement for your hard work, or praises for your hard work, it always feels good. And all I will say if I hope I don’t let people down in the future also. I’ll try to do my best and outdo myself with every film I do in the future.
How was it working with you father? He was the producer of the film too.
Oh it was wonderful. Professionally, it was amazing because he is one of the best producers we have. He gives you whatever you need. We have amazing production value, even today’s recession times. We’ve got a huge canvas. We’ve shot for songs in South Africa for 60 days, we’ve gone to Thailand for action, and we’ve gone to Chandigarh, Pune. We’ve shot all over the world. So I couldn’t have asked for anything better. The sad part is, he’s my boss and he’s my father, so when I’m home, I’m still at work so there is no pack up for me.
That’s true. How is the music of the film?
If you ask me, I would be biased. But apart from that also, I love the music, because Sajid-Wajid have done a great job. They’ve given the movie completely commercial music. All the tracks are amazing. Like you know how Kaho Naa Pyar Hai was? Every track has a different flavor. Some age groups would like some tracks, other age groups would like other tracks. So I can say that the movie’s album is like that.
Great! What are some of your favorite movies produced by your dad? And you can’t say all. 
I would say Biwi No. 1, Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai, and I would say Om Jai Jagadish because it was emotionally touching.
Which of your father’s films would you have liked to played the lead part in?
I liked Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya. I really liked that and I would have liked to play the lead part in that. And I would have liked to have done Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein. I think it was a very sweet film, and a lot of scope for performance. And obviously Biwi No. 1 but I wouldn’t want to do that because I don’t think anyone could have done it better than Salman. If he wouldn’t have been in the film, I don’t think it would have been so great.
What were you doing before you were acting? Were you helping your dad out?
I assisted my dad for six years. I was 16 when I started assisting him. I did Deewanapan. I was the associate producer and termed as the youngest producer in the world. I worked on Deewanapan, Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein, Silsiilay, Out of Control, Vaada and Shaadi No. 1. I did six films with him. That was until two years back, when I was 22. For the past two years, I’ve just concentrated on my film, and acting.
Did you have to go to any acting schools?
I went to Lee Strasberg Theatre in New York. It was a nine months course and I received a diploma. Plus, I’ve done a couple of course in Mumbai. I’ve done Shiamak Davar’s dance classes for eight months. And worked with John Moyyo; he’s a stunt coordinator in L.A. So I worked with him for six weeks. So I’ve tried to do as much as I could to my maximum according to my capabilities. Everyone’s maximum is different. I did a little bit of everything, so at least I have an idea about everything. That’s where you begin, but it’s a long way to go.
Okay, so there is a big rumor that Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Juhi Chawla all have special appearances in the movie. True or false?
We’ve requested all of them to do guest appearances but we’ve not got confirmation as yet. Juhi Chawla, yes. Juhi ma’am has already done her guest appearance. We’ve shot so I can confirm about her. Sanjay Dutt has done an appearance in a song. So he’s also confirmed. I can only say yes to the people who have shot already. Who’ve not, the request is still pending. As you know everyone is very busy. We just wanted them as special appearances, just like in Om Shanti Om, just for blessings. No part playing, or no roles or anything of that sort.
Editors note: Jackky later confirmed that Sanjay Dutt, Juhi Chawla, Rajpal Yadav and the Slumdog Kids all have special appearances in the film.
If you weren’t a producer’s son, would you have still ventured into acting?
Yes! I think I was born to act.
What are some of your other upcoming projects after Kal Kissne Dekha?
As of now, I’m not looking at anything else. I’m just concentrating on this movie because I believe that the harder I work on this, the better my future will be.
Who are some actors or directors you want to work with?
That’s a long list. I can’t name them. (laughs)
Okay, top three.
If I have to name some of them, Karan Johar, Aditya Chopra, Raj Kumar Hirani, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Siddharth Anand…
So you can go on.
Yeah. I’m not going to say Vivek Sharma, because I am already working with him. There are so many more. It’s a never-ending list.
Your favorite actors from the industry?
Mr. Bachchan, Abhishek, because I am very attached to him. I would say Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan. There are just too many! I’ve grown up here so I like everyone for various reasons.
Have any other actors given you any advice?
A lot of them. Abhishek is very close to me, he keeps on giving me advice. Same with Zayed Khan, Ritesh Deshmukh the same, Diya Mirza, Esha Deol. They all are my friends. I’ve grown up in front of them so they’re really fond of me, and they look out for me, and yes they keep on giving me lots of advice. So what took them five years, or eight years, or ten years to achieve and understand, I get it right away. So I’m grateful. When I say I’m lucky to be a producer’s son, I would say for these reasons I am lucky. I have straight approach to these people but other than that, the struggle and the hard work is the same or even much more.
What is your advice for any upcoming actors or anyone who wants to be an actor?
My advice would be that nothing hides from the camera, so be honest, and be hardworking. And my take is that you need to be a good human being to be a good actor. You cannot be a manipulative person because you can’t hide anything from the camera. And that is the only way to connect with your audiences. You have to be pure at heart.
B-Wood fraternity bid MJ final goodbye
Not only the West, the whole world is in a state of shock due to Michael Jackson’s sudden death and he is fondly remembered by our Bollywood folks:
Shilpa Shetty : “I still can’t believe Michael Jackson is gone! When my Dad told me I thought he was joking.I’ve always been a huge fan of Michael. I’m shattered. I had booked tickets to watch his show at 02 in London . They got cancelled and re-scheduled. To call him an icon would be an understatement . I still can’t believe it!
Asin : “Michael Jackson is a legend. I absolutely love his music and dance.His music defined a generation, just like Elvis Presley and the Beatles before him. ‘Heal The World’ is my favourite Michael Jackson track. It left an indelible imprint on my mind. This is is a big loss to all us MJ fans. I already miss him.
Anushka Sharma : “Oh my God! I’m utterly shocked. Michael Jackson’s ‘Black Or White’ was one of the few western pop tunes I was introduced to in my early teens . We’ve lost a musical genius and a splendid performer. His music will live forever. He was undoubtedly a genius.
Minissha Lamba : “It’s devastating to know Michael Jackson is no more. He revolutionized pop music. It was sad to see someone who gave joy to millions around the world with his songs, go through so much in the last decade of his life. Destiny makes you the King, and then decides to snatch away your happiness.
Amrita Arora : “I’m hugely shocked and saddened. We’ve lost the world’s biggest and most beloved entertainer. Michael is dead. But his music will live forever.
Amrita Rao : “I’m a huge Michael Jackson fan. This news is devastating. He had the best body language ever. In ‘Thriller’ just his expressions and selfconfidence make him look like the most handsome man on earth. The world will miss him. And for many of us, it’s like losing a childhood friend.”
Malaika Arora : “I’m in total shock. For me MJ is the greatest, a true legend. The King will live on through his music.
Sammir Dattani : “Shit , Michael Jackson gone! I was supposed to go for his concert which coincided with my sister’s graduation in London .Damn, now I’ll never see get to see the original moonwalker. I’ll just made do with Darsheel in Tare Zameen Par.
Himesh Reshammiya : “He was a legend and an inspiration for everyone in music.I think his popularity was unmatched. I truly pray for his soul to rest in peace.”
When it comes to defining an original voice in films today, director Imtiaz Ali leaves a unique stamp on conventional genres, from Socha Na Tha to Jab We Met and his soon to be released Love Aaj Kal, his ambitious take on the classic romantic era of the 1960's and today's 2009. With its old fashioned and grown up romance that is heart pounding, thrilling and cinematically exquisite, Love Aaj Kal seems like an unapologetic work of a visionary filmmaker with his own unique style, who is clearly happy that the journey has ended. So when asked by a journalist what his take on love is, at the recently held press meet to promote Love Aaj Kal, Imtiaz said, "Love is something that I don't understand. It's an inappropriate word."
Kareena has expressed a lot of sorrow as you didn't rope her in Love Aaj Kal in spite of her calling you her favourite director.
I'm very happy to hear that Kareena thinks so highly of me. I should also say that Kareena is my favourite actress. But just for the greed of working with your favourite actor, you cannot cast her wrong because you'll be doing injustice to everybody including the actor. My role as a director is to avoid such mistakes. I'd like Kareena to be in all my movies but the point is that I need to be fair to her and her talent.
So what was special in Deepika then?
When you see the film you'll know better. There is a sense of silence in Deepika and a sense of innocence. I cannot express that in words. There is a certain character or the nature of Meera, the role which Deepika plays in the film, which suited her. Deepika has impressed me completely because of her synergy with the character she plays, just like how Kareena impressed me while she played Geet.
Are you nervous of your film being pitted against Kambakkht Ishq?
You see, I don't get time to get nervous, luckily. As the release date is just around the corner, I feel happy that the film is finally going to be seen by the world. But I think that nervousness is a luxury that I don't think directors can really afford because we are always working.
You think Love makes the world go round?
Yes I do. That's why I've made this film. The whole idea of the story came from us talking about love back then and love in today's time. People say that today love is only about having sex. All the fifty plus say that love has lost its essence. Whereas in the current world, we think that yesteryear lovers were fools. They took their entire lifetime to convey the message of love. But the elders think that the 2009 love is like an equation. How one can solve it is pretty strange. Love is surely making the world go round.
Are you judgmental about love yesterday and love today?
Love is something that I don't understand. It means different things for different people. It's a very confusing term. I believe in words like affection, intimate, togetherness, but love for me is always an inappropriate word. I am not judgmental about it. There is really no message that I'm trying to convey through this film. I cannot comment conclusively. I can only tell you that if you think there is no innocence and love now, and you only consider that there was love back then, you're wrong. That's not true. If people get a bit more physical in love now, it doesn't mean that the intensity of pure feeling between two people is less in this generation.
Are you in search of love through the films you make?
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