No regrets on Rock On not going for Oscars: Farhan Akhtar

'Taare Zameen Par' is India's entry to the Oscars and for a change, people from within as well as outside the industry are unanimous in believing that Film Federation of India has finally got it right in sending a potential winner at the 81st annual Academy awards.

However, not many are aware that apart from 'Taare Zameen Par', 'Rock On' was in close contention as well and closely lost out on making it to the final list.

"Hey, but I don't have any regrets whatsoever on 'Rock On' not being the final selection", Farhan Akhtar says in a honest tone, "We all know that 'Taare Zameen Par' is a very good film. I liked it immensely.

I have worked with Aamir in 'Dil Chahta Hai' and he is a very good friend. I wish him all the success in the world. He had earlier taken 'Lagaan' to the Oscars and got so close. May he be the second time lucky."

Ritesh Sidhwani, co-producer of 'Rock On' too shares similar sentiments, "I guess the jury has chosen what they felt worked best. 'Taare Zameen Par' as well as 'Rock On' were shortlisted but ultimately it is the jury's job to choose only one.

I am satisfied with where 'Rock On' has reached and wish Aamir all the best. I sincerely hope this time he wins."

Abhishek Kapoor, who himself has now been second time lucky with 'Rock On' hitting the bull's eye admits that he would have loved 'Rock On' to make it for the Oscars. But now that the decision has been taken, he is not ruing over it.

"Of course, I would have loved my film to be chosen. However, now that 'Taare Zameen Par' has been selected, I wish their entire team all the very best of luck."

Suneel Darshan, who headed the Film Federation of India jury, agrees that it was a difficult choice to pick one of the nine films which were in fray. However, ultimately the committee members took a unanimous call and put their bet on 'Taare Zameen Par'.

"The film has a universal appeal and we truly believe that it would make an impression at the highest platform as well", says Suneel Darshan.

Other films which were in contention for being nominated were Marathi films 'Valu' and 'Tingya', Nishikant Kamat's 'Mumbai Meri Jaan', Neeraj Pandey's 'A Wednesday', Ashutosh Gowarikar's 'Jodhaa Akbar', Subhash Ghai's 'Black and White' and the Telugu film 'Ghanyam'.

The awards ceremony will be held on February 22, 2009
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As a wife I tend to get partial towards Abhishek: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai says that "Drona", in which hubby Abhishek Bachchan plays the title role, reminds her of her childhood days.

"'Drona' is a film that is rarely made in Bollywood. Not only will kids enjoy the film, elders too will revisit their childhood fantasies while watching the movie.

Even I was reminded of my childhood days - when my world used to revolve around fairy tales like the stories of 'Amar Chitra Katha' and the horses, angels, knights and magic in it, " Aishwarya told reporters here Friday.

Aishwarya, the brand ambassadress of Longines, was here for the press conference of Longines Sports Watch collection.

Commenting on Abhishek's performance in "Drona", she said: "If you are asking a wife to rate her husband, then I will tend to get partial. But if you are asking an actor to comment on another, then I will say that Abhishek is a dedicated actor and knows his job well."

Directed by Goldie Behl, "Drona" is a fantasy thriller. It was released Thursday.

Aishwarya also walked the ramp showcasing the new collection of HydroConquest watches for the first time in Kolkata.

"This is the first time that I have walked the ramp in Kolkata. The city has always been special for my family (the Bachchans) and for me.

And since it's the auspicious time of Durga Puja, I requested Longines to launch their collection in Kolkata first. The next destination is Delhi. We will go there Saturday, " the actress said.

On her experience of walking the ramp after so many years, Aishwarya said it felt like "the old days are back".

Aishwarya has just finished shooting for Shankar's "Robot" that stars Rajnikant in the male lead. She is to soon start shooting for Mani Ratnam's "Ravana" with Abhishek.
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Bubbbly Preity Zinta goes silent for Salman

Actors are defined by the roles they place on screen and off screen and after successfully representing Punjab at the IPL with her KING's IX team, Preity Zinta can now be seen in a role never attempted before with Heroes.

Preity plays Salman's war widow –the sole winner of the family who single-handedly strives to bring up her son and keep the home fires burning.

Being the perfectionist she is Preity made a dedicated choice to go back to acting school and learn how to portray the character of a rustic Punjabi woman.

Anupam Kher tutored her on how to imbibe the dialect and body language.

Samir Says, "Priety who is known for her bubbly, enthusiastic self worked on her body language and observed the locals there to portray the demure, silent but strong woman that her character is in the film. If you ask me, I think this is one of her best performances to date."

This method acting transcended onto the set as her introduction in the film is on a tractor and this achievement as another first for the feisty lady but with the help of Salman and a few assistants she mastered the skill of being in control of the tractor.

Samir says "In the scene Preity is driving a tractor, she was very nervous but she pulled it off with easy driving a full circle of the field and bringing it to a stop only a few feet away from Sohail, Vatsal and Dwij.

Even though she had control over the tractor every time I shouted cut people from the crew would run to help her stop the thing, and every time she would stop it get off and give a look as though what are you doing here I got it under control. She was super!"

Her co stars fondly remember her support and encouragement and vouch for her complete dedication. Looks like Preity is winning more than the hearts of Punjab!! We are sure Heroes will add another feather to her multifaceted cap.
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Why Arjun Rampal hates models so much

Model turned actor Arjun Rampal who would now be seen judging the contestants of a dance reality show Nach Baliye 4 doesn’t want to be the part of any reality show which is based on modeling, “You may not be aware of, but I am very bad at judging any show which is related to modeling.

I still couldn’t understand why the people related to this industry gives me so much respect. I feel modeling world is a beautiful world but at the same time it’s a fake world.

Please don’t think that I am insulting the modeling profession but what I said is a truth. I just remained attached with this industry for 3 years after which I took a retirement.

The actor believes that the modeling industry no longer has any creativity in it, “When I was a part of it I have to see a lot of creativity in it but now things has changed a lot.

That’s why I don’t want to judge any of the modeling related show as it doesn’t attract me any more. I just like those people and things which are real. I hate unreal people and things.”

Well, Arjun looking at the way you have shaken your legs in your previous movies, even we too don’t see any creativity in your dancing. We would have to wait and judge your new role as a judge of a dance based reality show.
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Shah Rukh Khan's 'big' patch up!

SRK reportedly extended the olive branch and patched up with the Bachchans at the premiere of 'Drona' recently.

The buzz is that nobody expected to see SRK there and that too with his entire family- wife Gauri and kids in tow! He warmed up to Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan and even Aishwarya Rai Bachchan!

Now everybody knows how things between SRK and Ash turned bitter six years ago when he replaced her with Rani Mukerji in his movie 'Chalte Chlate' after her then boyfriend Salman Khan( with whom she was breaking up) created a ruckus on the sets?

The buzz is that during those days SRK and wife Gauri were also pleading Salman's case with Ash and her parents after she lost all interest in him!

Shah Rukh and Ash didn't work together or publicly acknowledge each other thereafter!

And now here King Khan was at the premiere hugging Big B, laughing and talking with Abhishek and Aishwarya and posing for photographs. He also didn't forget to tell people that the war between him and the Bachchans is only media created.

Looks like SRK's is in the serious need of friends after his recent big fight with Salman Khan. The Bollywood bad boy started shunning him completely after that, almost creating a divide in the industry.

Moreover his 'King' status has been challenged big time with the rise of the box office king, with a new name King Kumar being coined for him (we mean Akshay Kumar).

The Bachchans who have their own insecurities (which now also includes their over ambitious 'Drona' biting the dust) must have been happy to oblige.

Wonder what happens to the new found Abhishek - Salman yaari ( or it also another illusion) now? Even if it goes for a toss, who cares? Friendships and enmities in B-town are fragile and inconsistent and it's been so for years, after all!
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Salman's not over Sneha Ullal yet!

Salman Khan is known for being tremendously devoted to his pals. People whom he considers his friends always end up getting big benefits.

A few years ago Salman Khan launched the teenaged Sneha Ullal who has an uncanny resemblance to his ex-girlfriend Aishwarya Rai. The movie 'Lucky- No Time Love' had a huge budget and was well shot in great locales abroad. But that wasn't enough to make the girl lucky in B-Town.

She also appeared in a film with Salman's not so happening brother Sohail- 'Aryan' but that too not surprisingly sank without a trace.

She's undoubtedly a good looking dame ( after all she resembles the best in the world!) but she's not really a good actress. Looks like that has gone against her!

Some of her movies like 'Kaashh... Mere Hote', 'Click' and 'Gandhi Park' have been stuck for long. Maybe that's why she's busy doing South cinema these days.

Looks like Salman wants to still do things to help her. The music of the music director turned producer Sharavan's 'Kaashh... Mere Hote' was launched by Salman on the sets of Yuvraj recently.

Though Sneha was busy shooting down South and couldn't be present, Sallu made it a point to wish her all the best.

Wonder if his wishes would be enough to salvage a long stuck film produced by a non-happening Shravan and starring the out of work Johhny Lever, his struggling protege and unexciting newcomers like Kumar Sahil and Sana!
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Eesha creates panic on sets

Though Rajshri Productions prestigious project EK VIVAAH AISA BHI (which is set to hit the screens this November) has reached its post production stage, but the pretty actress Eesha Koppikar's heart still under the fond memories of her shooting days. The actress had a ball shooting for EK VIVAAH AISA BHI.

Especially the Bhopal schedule which Eesha will never forget. Eesha reminisces how much fun she had shooting for Bhopal schedule. Each day was a new day for her. On one particular day, Eesha abruptly announced in the midst of the hectic schedule that she had to leave and can't shoot any more for the day. And the unit of EK VIVAAH AISA BHI was finding it difficult to cancel the shoot suddenly as the particular sequence, which they had planned had to be shot that day itself. For which they had made necessary arrangements accordingly. But Eesha stood adamant and created panic on the sets. As the situation seemed to be out of control the team ultimately surrendered and accepted Eesha's abrupt demand.

When the team was about to call off for the day, Eesha without further ado burst out in laughter. After pushing everyone's panic buttons, creating chaos and making the unit members make amendments to the day's schedule, Eesha started laughing hysterically and to everyone's relief reminded them that it was 1st April Fool's Day. Initially the unit members were blank but later on even they joined the laughter.

Now that's what we call Ek Prank Aisa Bhi!
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Vikram Bhatt smashed a bottle on Adah's head

If you have already started cursing Vikram Bhatt for his cruel, animal type act then you can calm down. He is a good man because the incident is just false rumor.

Adah Sharma, the debutant actress of Vikram Bhatt’s 1920 spoke to us in which she related some of the funny rumors she heard about herself.She kick-starts;

She said that it was rumored that she is hard of hearing and keeps pleading to repeat because she cannot get things in one time. She shared another interesting rumor with us.

“Rumors were that Vikram Bhatt had picked me up from a deaf school and gave me a role in his movie”, laughs Adah remembering the incident.

She says, “Bollywood is not that pleasant also. I have hardly done a movie and I get to hear all this”.

Adah says that rumors do not shake her for she knows her target very well. Just as we were to end the discussion, she screamed that she recollected the funniest rumor that she heard.

“I heard that one day Vikram Bhatt had smashed a bottle on my head and I had to be rushed to the hospital. The best part is that it was rumored that I lost all my hair in that incident”.

After that we didn’t get to talk to her for sometime because she was busy laughing for quite sometime.

Later, we did ask her if she wants to clear off any rumors, to which she replied, “I don’t want to clarify anything. I want to concentrate on better things in life, and most important of all; my career”.
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