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Indian actress Bipasha Basu says she is enjoying doing comedy

Indian actress Bipasha Basu, one of Bollywood's best-known sex symbols, enjoys acting in comedies so much that her own laughter sometimes interrupts filming, she said in a newspaper interview published Tuesday.

Basu has just completed shooting her third comedy in two years.

"Now filmmakers are beginning to trust me with comedy," she said, adding that her "inhibitions about doing comedy have dissolved."

"The fact that I have a sense of humour helps me to do funny scenes on screen," Basu told the Mumbai Mirror newspaper.

Basu's earlier two comedies were No Entry and Phir Hera Pheri (Some More Hustling).

She said she had a great time shooting her most recent comedy, with Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgan, in London.

"There were times when the energy level between Sanju (a nickname for Sanjay), Ajay and me was so high that we'd often be rolling with laughter," said Basu. "The lines were so funny that I just couldn't stop laughing while shooting."

She didn't say what role she plays in the movie, or what it is about. It has no formal title yet.

Basu said co-star Devgan finally warned her that they wouldn't complete filming unless they got a bit serious. "Ajay on his part kept admonishing me, saying, 'If you go on like this, we'll never be able to pack up today.' But I just couldn't control my laughter."

A top model, Basu has starred in more than 20 films since she entered the movie industry five years ago.

She stars in Omkara, a Bollywood version of Shakespeare's Othello, along with Devgan, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor. The film will be released in July.

Kareena turns vegetarian

Shahid Kapur talks about Kareena抯 new food preference, and his career.

It has been an eventful time for Shahid Kapoor. "Kareena and I have finished all our films together. However, the Rockstar concerts gave us a chance to spend one more month together,"he says.

"We even visited Kareena's aunt for a couple of days. There, I finally got to eat ghar ka khana, something I was craving for. I am vegetarian,"he adds. In fact, Kareena has also turned vegetarian! "It's quite an achievement. The first two years we dated, she was non-vegetarian,"says Shahid.

He reminisces about the concert. "It was my first overseas concert. The five of us, Mallika Sherawat, Esha Deol, Zayed Khan, John Abraham and I were first-timers. I used to get nervous before every show. But I loved being on stage,"he says.

The actor is upbeat about the last two Shahid-Kareena starrers. "Though I wasn't in India when the films released, the feedback was encouraging,"he says.

Shahid is unfazed by the focus on co-star Upen Patel in 36 China Town. "When I signed the film, I only knew that Akshaye Khanna had signed it too. Kareena and I were signed as the romantic lead. I had no idea about the rest of the cast. I'm not the kind of actor who hardsells himself. I'd rather let my work do the talking. Nor do I want to judge other actors."

The actor is taking things easy for now. "I've worked with Abbas-Mustaan and Priyadarshan and I'm doing Sooraj Barjatya's Vivaah, a unique love story, unlike his other films. I'm confident about my future.

I'm only 25. I'd like to work for another 20 years. Be it the Khans, Hrithik or Abhishek they all took time to consolidate their position,"he says.

"It's important to work with good filmmakers. They may not be hugely successful, but something may click. Rang De Basanti and Fanaa are unconventional films, yet successful. I'm waiting patiently now and won't sign anything for a while. I'd like to do an author-backed character,"

Madhuri Dixit to enact Shaguna Bai in 'Suryamukhi'

Film actor Madhuri Dixit, will play Shaguna Bai -- famous painter Raja Ravi Verma's beloved -- in her comeback movie 'Suryamukhi', to be shot in Mumbai, Goa and Varanasi.

The 'dhak dhak' beauty will be in the holy city in November-December for the shooting of the film directed by six-time national award winner Shaji N Karun sources said on Tuesday.

The film based on the life of Raja Ravi Verma will see Ajay Devgan essay the role of the famous painter, who invited the wrath of people for innovatively painting Hindu goddesses, the model for which was served by his beloved Shaguna Bai.

Although the film is based on the life of the famous painter, it is Ganga (the name of the character denoting Shaguna Bai), who will dominate the flick, sources added.

Although both Ajay Devgan and Madhuri Dixit will for the first time shoot in Varanasi, Karun has in the past shot scenes of his Malyalam film starring Mohan Lal here.

The religious city is likely to see Ajay Devgan work in two ventures simultaneously during his stay in Varanasi.

Besides shooting for Shaji Karun's Suryamukhi, Devgan is also likely to be in front of the camera for Raj Kumar Santoshi's 'Halla Bol'.

Sunny Deol is back!

Where has Sunny Deol been, you might justifiably ask.

The actor hasn't been seen much -- the ill-fated March release Teesri Aankh marking his last on-screen appearance.

But now, we find this curious adventure film, Naksha, showing Sunny helping Vivek Oberoi and Sameera Reddy through tricky terrain.

Sporting a confident grin and wearing a cowboy-ish hat, Deol seems to be either the leader of an expedition or a guide through the treacherous hilly landscape.

Naksha is produced and directed by Sachin Bajaj, has music by Pritam, and is scheduled to release on August 25.

Why haven't you heard of it yet? Well, the promos should be hitting the screen any time now. That, or the release date will be rolled back.

Either way, it'll be good to see Sunny back. We're also waiting for Anil Sharma's Apne, which pits the Gadar hero with dad Dharmendra and younger brother Bobby for the first time. While initially scheduled for a June-end release, there isn't any confirmation on Apne yet though.

Esha Deol in love with Sanjay Dutt

Her body shakes with joy in his presence and she giggles at everything he says. Yes, Esha is in deep love with Sanju.

Esha confesses that the man who makes her go head over her heels is macho man Sanjay Dutt.

Says the young actress, "While shooting for the film Shaadi No. 1, I realized that he is the one who can make me hold my breath. I interacted with him closely for the first time and to be very honest, the moment I used to look into his eye, I would forget my dialogues. It was quite difficult to face him and at the same time remember what I have to say before the camera. He is really hot among actors."

Esha Deol


Sanjay Dutt


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Amrita just cannot live without Usman Afzal and his sexy body

Amrita Arora is going steady with London based Pakistan cricketer Usman Afzal. But, now the actress is off to Pakistan to visit his family. Sex and chram has driven Amrita across the border into Pakistan. She just cannot live a minuite without her eye candy Usman Afzal.

Amrita Arora

Isha Koppikar needs a hubby who can also love her mother

"Not everyone can understand me and my family. I am very close to my parents, brothers and sisters and I prefer someone who can treat my family as his own. If he loves me then he should also love my family. I need someone who is emotional and respectful. If he can''t understand me, no matter how great he is, I will not marry him" says the lesbian icon of Bollywood!

Kim Sharma dreams of Yuvraj Singh?

The chemistry is perfect and the time is right!Kim is focused on her eye candy yuvi! With sports fever raging high among many celebs, it's not surprising Kim getting distracted thinking about her eye candy!

Kim Sharma

I had no fight with Sunil Shetty : Akshay Kumar

Hot and happening Riding high on yet another hit 'Phir Hera Pheri', Akshay Kumar is smiling from ear to ear. TWF correspondent Vickey Lalwani chats up Bollywood抯 most dependable hunk of the moment.

Q: How are you feeling after the success of 'Phir Hera Pheri?
A: I am feeling that I have put fuel in a plane. It's great to see money coming into the film industry. I hear that the film is set to break some records in certain territories.

Q: Did you expect such a big success to the sequel?
A: Honestly, no. I thought it will succeed but not to this extent. Making a sequel is scary. You work so hard... and then there are unfair comparisons with the first one.

Q: Why don't you do films with Karan Johar and Yash Chopra?
A: That you should be asking them. I would love to work with those banners. For me, it would be like icing on the cake.

Q: You were supposed to work with Ram Gopal Varma?
A: We were talking on 'Ek' but that film never happened. I have no problems on the length of a role. It should leave an impact, that's all. I would even love to do a horror film with Ramu.

Q: There's a feeling in the industry that you hog limelight, hog footage and edit other's roles?
A: I have been hearing this for too long now. Then, why haven't got the Best Editor Award till now? The problem is that the same people accuse me and then do five more films with me. I think that I have answered your question.

Q: You had a fight with Sunil Shetty while 'Phir Hera Pheri' was being edited?
A: No such fight happened. These are preposterous rumours. You have never heard me talking about such things. I don't know where it comes from.

Q: You refused an award for 'Garam Masala'?
A: Yes, I did. They wanted to award me as the Best Comic Hero. I was the hero in 'Garam Masala'. Hollywood doesn't discriminate in this way. In that respect, you might as well give Aamir Khan the Best Historical Hero for 'Mangal Pandey- The Rising'.

Q: You have tasted lot of success in the recent past, but 'Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye' was an exception?
A: Well, many things went wrong with that film. I wouldn't like to pinpoint them and make a list.

Q: Are you doing another film with Katrina Kaif?
A: Yes. We are doing 'Namaste London' directed by Vipul Shah. We start shooting in August.

Q: Have you been choosy in recent times?
A: I have realised that I have done a lot of mediocre films which even I don't want to watch. But I have managed a high success ratio regardless of my bad career choices. But now that I have given the audience and the box office consecutive hits, I am in a position where I can be a little picky. I will stick to my decision of doing only three films a year.

Q: How are you going to utilise the free time?
A: I love travelling and have decided to travel across the globe with Tina and Aarav. I have seen most of the places around the world, but those trips were due to work. Just recently, we took Aarav to Bangkok and Phuket. I also visited Barcelona, Madrid and Murcia with Twinkle.

Q: Any memorable experience?
A: In Spain a guy ran off with my wallet. I ran after him. He threw it back. But Twinkle got a bit upset. She didn't want me to chase him (smiles).

Q: You were planning to start a martial arts school?
A: I asked the government to give me a big space. They did, but in Bhayandar which is very far from where I stay. If I would not go there, how would I expect my students to? I would be stuck two to three hours in traffic. I am looking for a space somewhere close to my house.

Sunil Shetty

'Priyanka-Hrithik look fresh'

"Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai", "Koi... Mil Gaya" and now "Krrish", filmmaker Rakesh Roshan is ready to unveil his third film with son Hrithik who he says has made his team so much stronger.

"Since Hrithik has joined us - I mean me and my brother (music composer Rajesh Roshan) - we have become a stronger team of talents," Rakesh Roshan told over the phone.

"Krrish", a sequel to the super duper hit "Koi... Mil Gaya", was premiered in Singapore Tuesday and hits screens in India Friday.

Roshan, who was in Singapore with son Hrithik for the release of the film, is modest about his expectations from the film.

"I am not expecting the magic of 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai' or 'Koi... Mil Gaya'... We all have given our best to it and rest I have left to god because only he can create magic."

Roshan denies that there is any resemblance between his protagonist and Hollywood super heroes "Superman" or "Spiderman".

"Basically it is a love story and other things are added attractions - three stories run simultaneously in the film - one is the grandmother and grandson, other is the love story and the third is Krrish."

Hrithik is romancing a different heroine in all three films -- in "Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai" it was Amisha Patel, in "Koi..." it was Preity Zinta and in "Krrish" it is Priyanka Chopra.

Roshan explained the logic: "With a new face, the pair looks fresh. It doesn't excite the audience when you have the same girl boy and same girl."

"Priyanka Chopra is playing a STAR News journalist. She is on a vacation and she meets Krishna during her vacation," he said, disclosing some details about the film.

Veteran Naseeruddin Shah will also be seen in a negative role in the sci-fi thriller.

"He is playing a scientist who is full of new ideas and innovates new things. I can't reveal much about his role. For the rest you will have to see the movie."

The film was extensively shot in Singapore. "I shot 'Krrish' in Singapore because I wanted to shoot the film in a concrete jungle. We shot there for 65 days and the Singapore Tourism Board helped us a lot."

Talking about the box office performance of the film, which has been made at a budget of Rs.500 million, he said: "It is difficult to estimate its box-office performance because in last few years box-office collections have gone up tremendously. With each day it is going higher.

"In 1995 my film 'Karan Arjun' grossed 50 million per territory - if I were to have released it today it would have earned Rs.150 to 200 million per territory."

Priyanka Chopra & Hrithik Roshan

Esha Deol in Shatrughan Sinha抯 Mera Dil Leke Dekko

Esha Deol will play a cameo in Shatrughan and Poonam Sinha抯 forthcoming film Mera Dil Leke Dekko. Sinhas and Deols were neighbors from a long time and when it came to casting for their first home production, Esha stepped in to help Sinhas. Esha has not taken any remuneration for this film.

These two families share a close relation as Esha, Ahana and Shatrughan Sinha抯 sons Luv and Kush have grown up together. Producer Poonam Sinha adds that it was Esha who helped them when they were looking out for a star to do a cameo.

However Esha claims that she accepted the film because she liked the role, which was offered by Poonam Sinha. Nevertheless she further explains that if someone else had come up with a similar offer, she wouldn't have taken it.

Esha Deol

Hot men keep Esha healthy!

Do know that one man who can turn on baby doll-turned-babe Esha Deol? No, it is not Sallu, SRK or Aamir Khan who take her breath away.

Esha confesses that the man who makes her go head over her heels is macho man Sanjay Dutt.
Says the young actress, "While shooting for the film Shaadi No. 1, I realized that he is the one who can make me hold my breath. I interacted with him closely for the first time and to be very honest, the moment I used to look into his eye, I would forget my dialogues. It was quite difficult to face him and at the same time remember what I have to say before the camera. He is
really hot among actors."

The lady says that cute and baby-faced men don't appeal to her and her ideal man would be a sinewy, sexy hunk.

Among the new-comers, she feels Mohit Ahlawat is 'her-kinda-guy'. She says, "He looks muscular among the new comers." According to her, she herself is no less strong and tough as any man could be. And she wants her toughness to reflect on the screen as well. The lady doesn't like to portray soft, tender roles. "I like the change in my image after Dhoom. Before that I would be given soft roles. I think through Dhoom I could send the message across. Now everyone has realized my worth," says the 'Dhoom' babe.

Esha makes no bones about the fact that she loves staring at good looking men as it helps her remain in good health. "I prefer to stare at macho men as it's good fun for me", she admits. It seems women have got a new cure to stay in good health. Stare at hunky men!

Is siren Priyanka Chopra giving threats?

A three-member Madhya Pradesh police team arrived in Mumbai to probe into the threat complaint lodged by actor Priyanka Chopra's former secretary Prakash Jaju against her and her father Dr Ashok Chopra.

The Oshiwara police has confirmed that a team from Indore has came down to Mumbai to inquire into Jaju's complaint lodged there (Indore) against Priyanka and her father.

Jaju had stated in his complaint that he had received a threat call from Karachi-based underworld don Chhota Shakeel on behalf of Priyanka.

Jaju allegedly claimed that Priyanka did not pay his dues worth around Rs 1.37 crore as commission, for introducing her in Bollywood and getting her lead roles in the movies. He had issued legal notice to her, demanding clearance of his dues. But, instead of clearing his dues Priyanka lodged a complaint against Jaju in Oshiwara police station here.

The police team from Madhya Pradesh is slated to record the statements of Priyanka and her father in this regard.

K(not) ready for love

Ace actor Akshaye Khanna is celebrating the success of 36 China Town with a well-deserved holiday in New York. Looking back at 2005, he said, "Last year was very hectic. I needed to recharge."

When asked if this was his final trip as a bachelor to the US, Akshaye said, "I am not seeing anyone. As soon as I find someone suitable, I will settle down."

Apart from enjoying his vacation, he is waiting for the release of Aap Ki Khatir. "I am looking forward to the film. It's the first time that I have been cast opposite Priyanka," he said. Even the audience is waiting to see his onscreen chemistry with the former Miss World.

KANK doesn抰 have Kajol, but Ritesh has a cameo

Much has been speculated about Kajol 抯 possible appearance in Karan Johar抯 next movie Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna .

Karan Johar has a knack for throwing surprises in his movies. Most of his films have had unexpected cameos by Bollywood stars.

There has been talk that his KANK will have a similar cameo by Kajol, a favorite of Johar, now that the actress has returned to acting in films. But the latest reports deny Kajol抯 presence in the film.

On the other hand, it is Ritesh Deshmukh who has a surprise role in the film.

It is the first time when Ritesh and Karan are working together.

KANK is a film about relationships going sour. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan , Rani Mukherjee , Abhishek Bachchan and Preity Zinta in the lead roles.

The film is slated to hit the theatres on August 11.

Kajol

Hollywood cinematographer to shoot Akshay, Katrina

The cinematographer of the famous The Da Vinci Code will now crank his camera on Bollywood抯 Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif .

Reports have it that Peter Field, who has worked for films like 慣roy

NBWs against Shilpa Shetty, Reema Sen

A local court in Madurai issuing non-bailable warrants against actors Shilpa Shetty and Reema Sen in connection with publication of their "obscene" pictures in a Tamil eveninger.

Issuing the NBWs, judicial magistrate (No 2) Elangovan also asked the Mumbai police commissioner to arrest the actors as early as possible and produce them before the court.

Dakshninamorthy, a Madurai-based advocate, had filed a case against the two, and the editor of the eveninger for publishing the "obscene" pictures.

Publication of such material was a violation of Section 109 of IPC (Indecent Representation of Women), Prevention of Publication of Obscene Pictures Act and Section 3 of the Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act, Dakshinamoorthy had contended in his petition.

W Peter Ramesh Kumar, Dakshinamoorthy's counsel, told TOI: "Our contention is that publication of such pictures pollute the minds of young people. That is why my client demands action against them."

Earlier on March 10 the court had issued bailable warrants against the actors asking them to appear before it on June 2.

Shilpa Shetty


Reema Sen


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Esha Deol抯 noble act!

Esha Deol did a cameo for Shatrughan and Poonam Sinha's forthcoming film 'Mera Dil Leke Dekko', but didn't take any remuneration for this film.

The Deol and Sinha family share a very close relations and they are neighbor from a long time, so when it came to casting for their first home production, Esha readily agreed to do the cameo without any charge.

Esha in a recent interview said, the role she has done in the film is quite interesting and she liked the role.

AISHWARYA RAI SPEAKS OUT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Bollywood actress AISHWARYA RAI's new film on domestic violence has prompted an emotional recollection of the violence she suffered at the hands of an ex-boyfriend.

Controversial movie PROVOKED explores a Punjabi woman's fight against abuse by killing her bullying husband, and her subsequent punishment by the courts.
And Rai found the project the perfect vehicle to explore her own turbulent romantic history.

The 32-year-old says, "We're all extremely aware of such violence and it's something I've experienced, too.

"That's one of the reasons I wanted to be involved in this project."

John Abraham rubbishes rumours of a tiff with Salman Khan

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