I get paranoid when asked to kiss on screen: Bipasha

Added by harini on Dec 15, 2011

The actress Bipasha Basu has never shied away from bold scenes as seen in her movies ‘Jism’, ‘Omkara’, ‘Dhoom 2’ or ‘Race’. But the actress said that though lovemaking scenes are easy to do it’s the kissing scenes that maker her nervous.

“For me, love making is no big deal, it is like any other thing. But when it comes to kissing, I have not overcome it. It is tough. I feel it is too private a moment and also the way we are we brought up, the kind of cinema we are exposed to when I started acting, kissing was not a regular thing. But now, in every film, kissing is regular," Bipasha Basu told PTI.

“When I see an English film, I feel it is no big deal, but when I have to do it, it's a very big deal. I have still not overcome it, it is bit of a block that I have," she added.

It would be interesting to know that in her 11 year long career Bipasha Basu has done only 2 kissing scenes, one with John Abraham in ‘Jism’ and another with Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’.

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Shaurya Chauhan to play glamorous villainess in 'Krrish' sequel

Added by harini on Dec 14, 2011

Rakesh Roshan’s long search for a sexy villainess has finally come to an end. Rakesh Roshan, who had been desperately searching for that perfect face for the character, has finally zeroed in on V host and actress Shaurya Chauhan.

The sexy siren character will not only be gray but also glamorous.

“The ‘Krrish’ team was looking for a sexy actress to join the cast. Shaurya is already known as the feisty stunt girl in the industry due to her stint as a host of a reality television show,” said a source to a daily.

Infact the actress had already shot for the first schedule of the movie. The actress is working hard to get the required look for the film.

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'Pappu Can’t Dance Saala' reminds me of my struggling days: Neha Dhupia

Added by harini on Dec 13, 2011

Neha Dhupia is gearing up for the release of her movie ‘Pappu Can’t Dance Saala’ this Friday. The actress, who plays the role of a backup dancer, said that the movie reminded her of her struggling days.

“I started my career with a beauty pageant but not many people know that the first fashion show I attended was by helping models with their shoes backstage. So now each time I walk the ramp at a fashion show I am reminded of it,” Neha said to PTI.

Neha said that she learnt a lot by observing backup dancers on sets of her movies.

“I observed the backup dancers on the sets and their ambition, dedication and attitude towards their profession reminded me of my initial days of struggle. The struggle hasn't ended though. Every actor first struggles to achieve a certain position and then to maintain it,” she said.

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Munnabhai returns with ‘Munnabhai Ki Aatma Katha’

Added by harini on Dec 13, 2011

There is good news for all ‘Munnabhai’ fans out there. The third movie from the ‘Munnabhai’ franchise is finally happening.

Contrary to all the rumors Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi will be reprising their roles as ‘Munnabhai’ and ‘Circuit’ respectively.

The movie isn’t titled ‘Munnabhai ChaleAmerica’ as it was previously reported but as ‘Munnabhai Ki Aatma Katha’.

“Sanjay and Arshad are returning to play Munna and Circuit. We are developing the script right now, and the film should start in 2012,” confirmed Vidhu Vinod Chopra to a leading daily.

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I was born to entertain, says Ranveer Singh

Added by harini on Dec 13, 2011

Ranveer Singh, whose second movie ‘Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl’ released to a mixed response last Friday, would like to believe that he was born to entertain.

“Deep down in my heart I would like to believe that I am born to entertain people. So I am most happy that I am able to cap off such a wonderful year doing exactly what I love doing the most, which is performing,” he said to a leading daily during a press conference held here forAambyValley's annual New Year bash Glitterati 2012.

Ranveer Singh also said that he wouldn’t mind performing live if it made his fans happy.

“If I can make even one person's New Year special by performing, then it will give me immense amount of satisfaction,” he said.

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Imran Khan to exhibit Kareena Kapoor's photographs taken by him

Added by harini on Dec 13, 2011

We all by now know that Imran Khan is a huge Kareena Kapoor fan. Now he is taking his appreciation to a whole new level.

While shooting for ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’, Imran Khan took 100 odd photographs of the actress. On suggestion from the movie’s producer Karan Johar, Imran Khan will now be exhibiting those photos.

“I find Kareena one of the most beautiful actresses that we have. When I was looking at her through viewfinder, I realised that camera loves her. People who have seen these pictures keep saying that I am a good photographer, but actually it is her beauty and versatility of her face which is doing the trick,” he said.

The date and the venue haven’t been finalized yet but the exhibition might happen before the release of the movie as a part of its promotion.

The movie ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’ is directed by debutant director Shakun Batra. The movie is scheduled to release on February 10th 2012.

Shah Rukh Khan's biography to be titled ‘King Khan - The Official Opus of Shah Rukh Khan’

Added by harini on Dec 13, 2011

Shah Rukh Khan joins the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Michael Jackson, Manchester United FC, Formula 1, etc to have an opus collection under their name.

Britain-based Opus Media Group announced that the book will be named ‘King Khan - The Official Opus of Shah Rukh Khan’ and will consist of 800 pages and will weigh a whopping 37 kgs.

The book that is set to release next year will narrate the journey of the star through rare pictures and extracts from his personal diary.

“I am overwhelmed by the honour. Though there have been books written about me, but the magnificence of this book simply stands out. I am thankful to the group for choosing me. My opus will surely get me closer to my fans,” Shah Rukh Khan said during the signing of the first copy of the book.

“On behalf of the entire Opus team, we are immensely honoured to be given such a wonderful opportunity to tell Khan's story in an opus. Khan continues to lead the way creatively and we hope to rise to the challenge in telling his story in a new, diverse and unprecedented style through the King Khan Opus," said Opus Media Group CEO Karl Fowler to IBN.

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Dilip Kumar joins Twitter on 89th birthday

Added by harini on Dec 13, 2011

The veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who turned 89 this Sunday, is the newest celebrity to join the world of Twitter.

Dilip Kumar's Twitter page is called "TheDilipKumar". He posted his first tweet yesterday, on occasion of his birthday.

“Thank you all of you who have made my simple life so rich with all your love,” the legendary actor tweeted as his first tweet.

“It is a true blessing to be so loved and a wonderful feeling to wake up and realise one is younger than was yesterday,” he posted further.

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Aamir is a wonderful actor: Abhishek Bachchan

Added by harini on Dec 13, 2011

‘Dhoom 3’ is one of the hugely anticipated movies of 2012. The last two ‘Dhoom’ movies were incredibly successful and given that none other than Aamir Khan is part of ‘Dhoom 3’ you can expect this movie to be nothing less than brilliant.

Abhishek Bachchan, who will be reprising the role of Jay Dixit in the movie, is excited to work along side Aamir Khan.

“The icing on the cake is that I get to work with somebody like Aamir. He's a senior I have always looked up and whose work I have always admired. I always wanted to work with him but I never had the gumption to walk up to him and say that,” he said to a leading daily.

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Rajinikanth turned 62 yesterday

Added by vidhatha on Dec 13, 2011

South Indian Super Star Rajinikanth celebrated his 62nd birthday away from the limelight yesterday. It is learnt that the actor is with his family in an undisclosed place and spending his day with special prayers. Recently, the actor underwent treatment for respiratory problems and kidney ailments and is currently recuperating from the surgery. He is set to make a comeback with a new film ‘Kochadayaan’, which is being directed by his younger daughter Soundarya Ashwin.

Rajini made his entry into films in 1975 with K Balachander’s ‘Apoorva Raagangal’, which also stars Kamal Hassan. Rajini received Padma Bhushan in 2000 from the Government of India for his services to Indian Cinema. Apart from acting, Rajini produced several films and worked as a screenwriter too.

Rajini married Latha Rangachari in 1981 at Tirupathi. They were blessed with two daughters Aishwarya and Soundarya. His elder daughter married actor Dhanush in 2004. Being people’s Super Star Rajini lives a simple and peaceful life. He is one of the most popular South Indian actors of all time. He commands good respect among Indian Cinema and shares good friendship with stars like Kamal Hassan, Chiranjeevi and Amitabh Bachchan.We wish he celebrates many more birthdays.