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Aish to play Umrao Jaan

Aishwarya Rai has bagged yet another prized role of Umrao Jaan in J.P.Dutta's remake of Umrao Jaan. In the earlier version, millions' heartthrob Rekha had played this coveted role. Dutta says that he will utilize Aish' vacant dates in London before she shoots for his 'Gayatri Devi'. Though there is a huge difference between the two roles-Umrao Jaan, a temptress, and that of Gayatri Devi a royal lady (Maharani of Jaipur), Aish could fit both the bills. This is to recall that Dutta was considering Priyanka Chopra also for this role. However, he found Aish more suitable! Priyanka Chopra, who is too busy otherwise in several films, claims that she couldn't provide 90 days' dates to Dutta for continuous shooting. She has, therefore, wished Aish to play this excellent role.



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Hrithik to play Akbar

Hrithik Roshan has agreed to play Akbar in Ashutosh Gowatrikar's next 'Akbar Aur Jodha'. This will be a period movie based on emperor Akbar and his wife Jodhabai, a Rajput maharani and sister of the emperor's army commander Man Singh. This created a cultural bond and relationship between the two ever-warring communities - Mughals and the Rajputs. According to the director, the movie is based on the lives of both, especially their youths.

Amrita Singh's stand on Saif

Film actress-turned-TV artiste Amrita Singh, former wife of actor Saif Ali Khan, is very much cut up with her ex-husband. She says that Saif doesn't figure in her scheme of things. She denied Saif's claim that his children are not allowed to meet him. She added that Saif has no time for his children. When she was asked to clarify this position, Amrita said that enough is enough and she would never wash dirty linen in public. She would not do it in the interest of her children.

Amrita Singh


Saif Ali Khan


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Ashmit Patel is puzzled

Ashmit Patel, brother of Amisha Patel, is very much worried these days about his future career. He was more than happy when the Bhatt camp signed him in 'Nazar' opposite Pakistani actress Meera. While Meera took the whole credit of the movie becoming a hit, the poor Ashmit felt ignored. In 'Murder', Imraan Hashmi and Mallika Sherawat stole the limelight, leaving Ashmit behind. This is causing a great worry to Ashmit who began his career in 'Inteha' that flopped at the box office.

Ashmit Patel


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Ajay Devgan facing a bad phase

Action actor Ajay Devgan who stole limelight in the tinsel world until recently has now been passing through a bad phase of his career. After giving hits and super hits like 'Bhoot', Qayamat', 'Chori Chori', 'Gangajal', 'Khakee' and 'Yuva', his moves, especially from the inception of the current year, have been flopping one after another, giving him a big shock. His flops include 'Insaan', 'Blackmail', 'Zameer' and 'Tango Charlie' besides Soham Shah directed 'Kaal' and Harry Baweja's 'Main Aisa Hi Hoon'. His latter two films disappointed him very much, yet he was not out. So, he took courage and pinned all hopes on 'Raincoat' opposite Aishwarya Rai. Even this didn't help him. Now, he is puzzled to note that neither the viewers nor the critics have appreciated his performance in his recent movies.

SUNIEL SHETTY'S NEXT PROJECT HANGING FIRE

Actor-producer Suniel Shetty's forthcoming movie that was announced with a fanfare has been hanging fire for about six months. This is to recall that Shetty had earlier announced sanyas (retirement) from making films after his two films-'Khel' and 'Rakth' -- had miserably failed at the box office. However, he declared to make one with his friend Priyadarshan as director. Shetty says that he cannot say no to his dear friend Priyadarshan. So, he had announced that Ajay Devgan would play the hero's character in his next movie. Though six months have passed, there is no sign of its coming through.

Meanwhile, Ajay Devgan is stated to have informed Shetty (two months ago) that he has no dates available with him for his film's shooting. So, Suniel Shetty started looking for an alternative. He approached all and sundry from his dear friend Sanjay Dutt to Akshay Kumar, but in vain. Suniel is very much puzzled at present. He doesn't know if he should abandon the project altogether or act himself in it. However, Shetty is aware of the fate of the movie in case he is the solo hero in it. But he has no other option. The industry is awaiting Shetty's final decision in the matter.



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SAIF :I PLAY CHARACTERS THAT PROVIDE ME COMFORT

Saif Ali Khan has been an honest and a sincere actor. He confesses that he opted out of certain movies, as he didn't feel comfortable to play those characters. However, he denies emphatically that he quit them for money. He says that an artist is always keen on doing different roles. He doesn't want to be typecast. This time round Saif is in the news for his excellent performance in 'Parineeta' that has been widely acclaimed even by critics, unlike in the past either for his break up with his former wife Amrita Singh or marring his new love interest Roza. Yes, he was distressed recently due to his father's alleged involvement in a hunting case.

What motivated you to play Shekhar Roy's difficult character in 'Parineeta'?

This shows how an artist feels happy in meeting a challenge with ease. When I heard the 'Parineeta' story from Pradeepda (Sarkar), I decided to play Shekhar Roy. I enjoyed his confidence. So, I was given this role otherwise I was assigned another character to play. I am very happy that my character has been widely appreciated.

How did you feel doing a different character like this?

An artist is always keen on playing different characters. I found it easier to play this role. I felt this even while acting in 'Ek Haseena Thi'. This is indeed a great fun to play such characters as in 'Parineeta' and 'Salam Namastay'.

What's 'Salam Namastay' all about?

This is a romantic comedy like 'Hum Tum'. A boy leaves Punjab to become an architect, but turns a chef. The movie has beautifully presented today's moral values.

What about your forthcoming movies?

I have just completed Jahangir Chaudhary's 'Being Cyrus'. I enjoyed doing this thriller movie. Besides, I have Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 'Yajna'. It's too early to talk about it though.

Why are you blamed for first accepting and then quitting a movie?

If you are referring to 'Gulel' ( Aparna Sen) and 'Luck By Chance' ( Zora Akhtar) , I may clarify that I didn't feel comfortable with the characters given to me in these movies . When I am not comfortable with certain characters there is no use of doing them. I am sure that Aparna and Zoya have pardoned me for this. Besides, there are several reasons to decline an offer, and these cannot be discussed in public.

Is it because of your preference for a solo hero movie or charging more money?

I am fully conscious about the fact that an artist's fee is the barometer of his status in the industry. However, I may add that I am getting lower fees these days than in the past. I got higher remuneration for 'Katche Dhaage' than in 'Parineeta' or ''Hum Tum'. To be a solo hero means to take all the responsibility on oneself. And, it's very difficult task. I haven't yet reached the position enjoyed by Aamir Khan, whose films are anxiously awaited by the viewers. In fact, one movie is enough to keep me charged.

Why do ad films attract you more than others?

I don't do films for money. This is a false charge against me that I declined certain offers due to money consideration. I earn my livelihood from ad films. One gets good money in less time in an ad film.

What's your criterion of accepting movie offers?

I choose those movies that keep me excited and charged throughout the movie. I always wish to do something better.



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PREITY: WOH MAIN NAHIN

Preity Zinta is on cloud nine these days. She has reached very close to the race for Number One position in the industry. She is as popular among the directors and the producers as is her friend Rani Mukherjee. This is Preity's lucky time as she has been recording success after success in her career since she began in Abbas-Mastan's 'Soldier'. Though she faced some criticism for her performance in 'Kya Kahna', she braved the future without any fear. Se shot to fame in 'Veer Zaraa', and proved her talent. Now, she will be seen in Yashraj banner's 'Salaam Namastay', Karan Johar's 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kahna' and also in Farhan Akhtar's movie. Despite her super hits like 'Dil Chahta Hai', 'Koi Mil Gaya' and 'Kal Ho Na Ho', Preity doesn't call herself a star. Apart from it, Preity's pair with Shah Rukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan has charmed the viewers.

Meanwhile, Preity has become a victim of MMS scandal that has already made lives of her colleagues like Mallika Sherawat and Manisha Koirala, miserable. Preity's 48- second video clip has been circulated on email. This shows a look-alike of Preity, taking showers in a hotel bathroom. Preity has checked it and found it fake. She has said, "Woh Main Nahin". Though she admits that the girl in question looks like her, but this woman's height is more than hers and the look-alike has some scars on her face besides having shorter hair.

Preity goes to cops over nasty SMSes

Bollywood actor Preity Zinta has lodged a complaint with the police stating that she has been receiving abusive SMSes from an unidentified caller for the past few days.

Zinta said the abusive messages were sent in the name of some Bollywood stars, but she suspects it is somebody else who is trying to trouble her, police sources said on Friday.

Although the actor ignored the SMSes initially, she decided to go to the police earlier this week when the frequency of the messages increased, the sources said.

According to deputy commissioner of police Amitabh Gupta, the police are trying to identify the cellphone from where the SMSes are being sent. 揙ne thing is for sure. The sender is from Pune and the case appears to be similar to the ransom demand made by some college students to another actress, Kim Sharma,

PRIYANKA PAIRS WITH SALMAN NOW

Priyanka Chopra is the most popular film actress of Hindi movies these days. She paired with Akshay Kumar in a number of movies and all those proved hit at the box office. The viewers appreciated the chemistry between the two actors to the extent that they compared their pair with those of Dharmendra and Hema Malini and Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha, not in the distant past.

However, this pair of 'Andaaz', Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', and 'Aitraaz' couldn't go farther than 'Waqt'. Akshay's wife Twinkle Khanna didn't like her husband going all the way with Priyanka, and told him not to pair with her. Akshay agreed, but poor Priyanka was left alone in search of a new partner.

Since Salman Khan is considered the sexiest man in the filmi world, and Priyanka has worked as the heroine of Salman Khan in 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' though Akshay was also there in the movie, she has decided to pair with Salman in future. We have reliably learnt that the Priyanka-Salman pair has already bagged four movie offers. The new pair is a great loss to Akshay Kumar and a big gain for Salman and Priyanka. Yes, Akshay is ready to pair with Priyanka, but not at the displeasure of his wife Twinkle.

Priyanka Chopra


Salman Khan


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John more in ads than in films

John Abraham is more of an ad man than an actor as he earns more from ad profession as compared to acting. It is said that he earns Rs ten or fifteen million a product whereas acting will not fetch anywhere near it. Besides, he is competing with Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan in this field. However, he claims to work for the brands that suit his profile. He works for Wrangler, Yamaha and Samsung rather than Chyavanprash etc

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A COMPLETELY SHAH RUKH COMEDY

Shah Rukh Khan has been lucky. His 'Devdas' did a roaring business in India and abroad. His home production 'Chalte Chalte' fetched him a lot of money. Then he did 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' for newcomer Nikhil Advani and won many accolades. No matter he did get best actor award for his last film, but he did wonders for many newcomers. He also did 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' with Karan though no body believed in the latter's caliber. Farah Khan, the famous choreographer of Bollywood, had got a promise from Shah Rukh long back to get a film from his banner as a director. Efforts were made years back and Hrithik Roshan and Kamal Hasan were supposed to be part of the project. Things got delayed and Zayed replaced Hrithik, and Suniel Shetty got the role that was meant for Kamal Hasan initially. Any way the film got the support of Shah Rukh Khan. Juhi Chawla and Aziz Mirza got busy in another schedule. So the film could not get the banner of the three, Dreamz Unlimited. Shah Rukh opened a new company Red Chillies Entertainment for Farah, and Venus, the Music Company, got associated with the project.

The film saw the light of the day and Farah got the verdict of the viewers in her favor. 'Main Hoon Naa' may not be a very brilliant movie about which one could go ga-ga, but it does entertain. Farah did not promise any thing extraordinary. She made a masala film, which can remind one about typical masala fare used by the likes of Man Mohan Desai and Prakash Mehra. 'Main Hoon Naa' is neither a goodie- goodie film of Johar and Chopra's genre. It has everything in it. Yes, this is the promise Farah made to the viewers and she has stuck to it.

Two siblings get separated by destiny or by infidelity. Shekhar Sharma (Naseeruddin Shah in a special appearance) is an army officer. He has a son and a beautiful wife (Kiran Kher). One day a boy with a letter from Shekhar's mistress lands in their home. His mother is dead and he has no other place than to take shelter in his father's house. A battle of morals hots up and Shekhar's wife with her son leaves home. Twenty years later, Shekhar is killed in an encounter with militants. He takes promise from his illegitimate son Ram Prasad Sharma (Shah Rukh Khan), who is also an officer in army, that he will find out his brother and stepmother and then only will disperse his ashes in the Ganges. On the parallel track is Project Milap, a friendship gesture intimated by the Indian Army to release some Pakistani prisoners and extend hand of friendship to the neighbor who has been an enemy for over 50 years since independence. There are people who do not like this friendly talks between the two countries and threaten to kill General Bakshi (Kabir Bedi)'s daughter Sanjana (Amrita Rao) if he does not abort the project. So, Major Ram is sent as an undercover to Sanjana's school for protection and guess as what?

He joins the school as a student. Fellow students make joke of him led by Lucky who is none other than Ram's lost brother Laxman Prasad Sharma. Ram finds place in Lucky's home and also wins his heart including his mother's. The D-day for Project Milap reaches nearer and the leader of the militant group Raghavan (Suniel Shetty) kidnaps Sanjana. What will Major Ram do now? His brother Lucky too is in the custody of militants and so are dozens of other students? How will Lucky's mother react when she comes to know that Ram is none else but the same child who made her leave her husband's place 20 years back? All this and more is there in this three- hour and eight- minute long film, loaded with peppy music and some exuberant performances by its cast.

'Main Hoon Naa' completely belongs to Shah Rukh Khan. He is there in every frame; sometime as an army officer, sometime as a son, and in another scene as a friendly brother and then as a singer of hit romantic numbers of seventies, 'Chand Mera Dil, Chandni Ho Tum?'. There are some other good old songs used in the film very beautifully and are interspersed with the story. Shah Rukh has chosen a risky role and it is brave of him to have accepted his age on reel and moved on to do the roles that are nearer to his growing image. There are not many actors who will make the film with their own money and will dare make a joke of their character. Shah Rukh is just lovable in the film and takes it on his shoulders till the end.

Sushmita Sen shares very erotic vibes with SRK. She looks beautiful. Amrita Rao tries to work very hard (and that shows on screen too!). She looks attractive too. Zayed Khan has got an opportunity to showcase his energy in the right role. He has promises for coming days. The surprise item of the film is Suniel Shetty. Shah Rukh in a recent interview has equaled him with Amjad Khan in 'Sholay', but it looks rhetoric after seeing the film. Suniel has lost another good opportunity to resurrect his career. His character looks very shaky and even his dialogues don't have much punch.

The most entertaining and promising are the movie's songs and going by the fact that Farah Khan is master of that, there are songs that give value for the money spent on the ticket. The title song 'Dil Se Mil Ke Dil Ka Hai Kya Haal' and the 'Gori Gori' number are the instant hits and will attract more audience. The film may not be the flavor of the season but you can pass three hours without getting bored. You may not feel like leaving the hall when the songs play on the screen. Watch it for Shah Rukh's marvelous comedy.

SANJAY KAPOOR IS BANKING ON 'SAUDA'

Sanjay Kapoor, who began his career with his home production film 'Prem' with Tabu in 1995, has done only a dozen films in ten years of his career. This is not a bright record, especially from an actor who comes from a filmi family. Though his work has been lauded by the audience, he is still struggling to succeed in the industry. Last year he worked in a mega budget serial 'Karishma', but the audience rejected this. Recently, we met with Sanjay Kapoor at the muhurt of Jay Prakash's new film 'Sauda'. The actor is banking on this movie.

Your character in 'Sauda' is negative. Are you going to become a villain?

No, I am not playing the role of an ordinary film villain. I am acting as a big businessman, who has a very unique personality. Priti Jhangiani is playing the role of wife of Aaryan Vaid. I fall in love with Priti. And then my character changes into a negative shade when I try to get her.

Do you succeed in your mission?

I'll not tell you the full story but yes, I do succeed in getting her. And Suman Ranganathan helps me in this.

How many films do you have now?

Apart from 'Sauda' I am doing another film 'Anjaane' with Manisha Koirala. Besides, I have one film of Shweta International with Priti Jhingiani. This film is complete, and will be released by the end of this year.

You are brother of producer and director Boney Kapoor and hero Anil Kapoor. Did you get benefit of it in the industry?

Everyone who belongs to a filmi family does benefit from it by entering into getting work easily.

How much are you responsible for the failure of your films?

I don't think about the success or the failure of a film. I give preference to my role and do my best for it. Any one person is not responsible if a film flops. Moreover, all of my films have done average business. You cannot say that they are flops.

What's your experience about the small screen?

Good. If anyone comes from a filmi background then the working on the small screen becomes interesting.

Will you do another serial in future?

Yes, why not, if I get a good role, good banner and a nice co-star.

Which one is your favorite film?

This is a tough question for me because I like my all films. If I name one I shall be unfair to others.

Those who came in films after you have achieved their places. Your comments, please?

I don't like to be compared with anyone. They are all good actors. Everyone has his own luck. I have my own place in Bollywood.

What prospects you foresee for 'Sauda'?

I am sure that this film would definitely attract a wide appreciation both from the critics and the public.

Karisma Kapoor's husband goes to court

It's now official. Another Bollywood marriage is on the rocks.

Marital differences between actor Karisma Kapoor and her husband Sunjay Kapur had been reported earlier, but on Friday Sunjay moved court, seeking to prevent Karisma from taking their five-month-old daughter Samaira out of the country without his consent.

Sunjay Kapur, the son of Sona Steering promoter Surinder Kapur, filed his petition before the Delhi high court.

Justice Mukul Mudgal accepted the plea and passed a restraining order, directing Karisma not to take her daughter abroad without her husband's approval.

Notice was also issued to Karisma, the regional passport office in Mumbai and the ministry of external affairs.Although the issue is now limited to Samaira's overseas travel, people close to the Kapur family said this could soon develop into a battle for custody of the child. They claimed the marriage had probably soured beyond repair.

The high court has directed all the respondents桲arisma, the RPO, Mumbai and theMEA梩o reply by August 12. Sunjay has been directed to serve the notice on Karisma himself.

This is possibly because the marriage has not been formally anulled.



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BIPASHA: I CAN PLAY 80-YEAR-OLD WOMAN

Dusky heroine Bipasha Basu is an actress who is bold enough to play an eighty-year-old woman's character. After her roaring success in ' Raaj' and 'Jism', she has had a number of flops, but it hasn't disheartened her. She claims that the audiences have appreciated her performance in her flops too. Nowadays, she is mainly busy in Feroze Nadiadwala's 'Phir Herapheri'. Besides, Bips is also doing other flicks like Yash Chopra's 'Dhoom -Part 2', Boney Kapoor's 'No Entry', Suneel Darshan's 'Barsaat' and Praksh Jha's 'Apaharan'. We sought an interview with the actress at the sets of 'Apaharan".

What's 'Apaharan' all about?

This is the story of the present day's evil of forcibly taking away someone. This is mostly prevalent in North India because of the growing unemployment in the region. This has become their means of livelihood.

What's your role in it?

I am playing the role of Megha, who is in love with Ajay Shastri played by Ajay Devgan. Megha believes that she knows Ajay too well though both of them lead lives poles apart.

Why did you take on this role?

I like this character. Moreover, I am playing this role for the first time. I liked Prakash Jha's 'Gagngajal' and thought of doing another movie with him. When I listened to the script of 'Apaharan', I liked it too, and readily signed it.

Why did you decline Kamal Hassan's 'Mumbai Express' even though you had liked its script?

I didn't decline the offer. I quit it because of the date's problem.

Is your role in Boney's 'No Entry' too sexy?

It's not as sexy as is the present trend in films. In fact, the people consider me sexy though I don't consider myself sexy.

How do you find your role in 'Barsaat' that was first assigned to Aishwarya Rai?

There is nothing new in Bollywood. When one quits a role the other person does it. Other heroines have done roles left out by me.

What's your character in 'Barsaat'?

I play the character of Anna who loves Bobby Deol. Then enters another girl in Bobby's life. This girl is Priyanka Chopra. It may be described as a triangle love story. However, the viewers will find a new type of love story in this movie.

How do you find your role in 'Herapheri', a comedy?

I am enjoying doing a comedy. As soon as I reach the set, I find a lot of humor all around me. The viewers enjoy a comedy after buying a ticket, but I enjoy it during the shoot. It's wonderful indeed!

Do you miss John Abraham in 'Dhoom -Part 2'?

Why should I feel sorry for it? In 'Dhoom-Part 1' John was there but I wasn't there. In fact, John told me that my role in 'Dhoom' is very important. He called it a youthful film.

How do you feel when people call you sexy?

To be called a sex symbol or sexy is an achievement in itself. One doesn't get it easily. However, I want to shed this image now. Hence I am playing different roles. I am not allergic to play the character of an 80-year-old woman even.

PRIYANSHU NOT TO REPEAT 'JULIE' LIKE MOVIES

Priyanshu has been a choosy actor. He earned name in his debut 'Tum Bin' starring with Aishwarya Rai. His next two movies-'Dil Ka Rishta' and 'Pinjar' didn't fare as well but his performance in these films was widely acclaimed. Even his 'Woh' and 'Madhoshi' flopped at the box office and shocked him. However, 'Julie' took him to glory again, and got him plenty of offers. Being choosy he declined some of them as they were in the genre of 'Julie'. Priyanshu is happy to do Tanuja Chandra's 'Filmstar' and Deepak Ramsay's 'Koi Mere Dil Me Hai'. We had a brief chat with him.

How come you are very choosy in signing films?

Yes, it is true. 'Koi Dil Me Hai' is a romantic movie. The story is about the mental difference between two generations. I am acting in such a movie for the first time.

What's your experience of working with Deepak Ramsay?

Deepak Ramsay is both technically and mentally very strong. He is very professional and fully devoted to his work. I enjoyed working with him. He does a lot of homework for each scene, and explains its intricacies to his actors.

Why didn't your 'Dil Ki Rishta' and 'Pinjar' fare well?

Yes, they didn't fare well at the box office. But my performance in these movies was well received by the audience. That's the reason why I received a number of offers.

Didn't 'Julie' generate a number of film offers for you?

You are right. After 'Julie' I received many offers, but they were in the category of 'Julie'. I do not want to repeat such roles. So I refused to accept such offers.

Wasn't your role at the climax of 'Julie' quite strong?

Yes, 'Julie's climax was very attractive for the audience. Deepak Shivdasani worked very hard on it. I was assigned the responsibility to perform this role. I am happy that I have succeeded in doing it very well.

Why haven't you been able to establish your identity in the industry?

Times have changed. It's not necessary that an actor may be identified by a particular type of role. He has to do play a variety of characters. The filmmakers also look for actors who can perform various roles.



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PRIYANKA: NEW FILMS CAN CHANGE MY IMAGE

Former Miss World and the rising film star Priyanka Chopra is awfully busy these days in her forthcoming five films. Though she came as a glamorous girl in Bollywood, she has begun playing different roles now. She is confident that these coming movies would certainly change her identity. We met her recently and had a chat with her.

Aren't you doing different roles since 'Aitraz ' though you played a glamorous role in the beginning of your career?

The way things have changed I have found a positive response from the audience. It has appreciated my acting in 'Aitraz' too. My five films are in the pipeline and each film has a different role. I hope these coming films will totally change my image in the industry.

Does it mean that you had planned shifting from glamorous roles?

Yes, I decided to do such roles. I don't want the people to recognize me as a performer or as a type cast actress. I have played different characters and I am sure that the people would appreciate it

Tell us something about your forthcoming films?

Recently, I have finished shooting of my few films and waiting for their release. I have done one with Ajay Devgan. This film is based on a child who has two fathers. This film is a sensitive thriller. The movie shows the problems faced by such a character.

How did you feel working with Ajay Devgan?

Anil Devgan is a brother of Ajay Devgan, who has directed the movie. I have found both of them excellent in their job. Though Ajay keeps quiet on the set he is a very decent, loyal and great actor. He has his own class.



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VIVEK PRAISES LARA, ESHA'S COURAGE

Vivek Oberoi is poised to move forward though after a recent bad phase in his career. In fact, he was declared an unpopular actor by certain vested circles. Besides, his unilateral statement about his plan to marry Aishwarya had created confusion in her family circles. The matter has been resolved after Vivek's clarification and their joint presence at a recent Mumbai function. Vivek has become wiser as he considers himself an artist only, and cites the example of his papa who too claims to be a humble actor even though he has been in the industry for decades.

He turns philosophical while talking about his experience during the shooting of 'Kaal'. He says that he was in the midst of a lion and a lioness. As long as he kept calm, the ferocious animals were equally calm too. "However, when I behaved like a human being they jumped at me though my fight came to my rescue." He also attributes the credit of motivating him to come close to the animals to his colleagues -Lara Dutta and Esha Deol, who had been playing with them. "I have realized that both of them walk along with me unlike others who meet me some time and then disappear." Regarding the success or otherwise of a film, Vivek says that one succeeds while the other flops. But the actor doesn't succeed or fail. He goes on learning and making progress.

Vivek Oberoi


Lara Dutta


Esha Doel


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Saif is emotional

Actor Saif Ali who has been in the limelight these days for his performance in his recent releases like 'Parineeta' is, however, emotionally disturbed. His father Nawab of Pataudi's involvement in a black bug hunting and the consequent detention has brought Saif closer to his father in the latter's bad days. Recently, the hero and heroine of 'Parineeta' were called to an East Delhi Mall. However, his fans were disappointed to note that the hero would not grace the occasion. He was reportedly with his mother Sharmila Tagore to share her grief on the arrest of her husband, nawab of Pataudi. Earlier too, Saif had expressed his emotional disturbance over the episode. On the other hand, 'Parineeta's heroine Vidya Balan came to the promotional celebration. She refused to comment on Pataudi's arrest. She said she didn't know the full facts. But speaking about herself she said she is not bothered about being typecast. " My next movie is ' Munnabhai meets Mahatma'. She proudly said that acting has come naturally to her.



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