Short, fat, balding men: Bollywood's unlikely heroes
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They may lack the brooding good looks, chiseled jaw and honed physique of the typical leading Bollywood
male, but short, fat, balding men are proving that they can still be a screen success.In an image-conscious industry, actors such as Himesh Reshammiya, Vinay Pathak and Paresh Rawal have found that how they look has not been a hindrance.All three readily admit they are no matinee idols, and may even be past their prime, yet are still a box office draw -- suggesting that personality, a sense of humour and raw talent are just as attractive as a pretty face.At five feet five inches (1.64 metres) tall, Reshammiya knows he is an unlikely screen presence. The 35-year-old only became an actor in 2007 after a career as a successful Bollywood music director.It is only people's love that has made me a hero. I am nowhere near other good-looking heroes of the industry," he said.
For his debut film, "Aap Kaa Surroor" (The Real Love Story), Reshammiya wore a baseball cap to cover his bald patch but audiences didn't seem to mind.The film more than held its own with two other movies released on the same day with more stellar casts.Middle-aged Pathak shot to fame as the irritating but endearing idiot Bharat Bhushan in the 2007 film Bheja Fry", a remake of the French comedy "Le Diner de Cons" (The Dinner Game).
He then followed up in the well-received comedy-drama "Mithya" in 2008, about a struggling actor who has the misfortune of being the double of an underworld don.All three men are modest about their success, arguing that character and acting ability has a more enduring appeal than the hero's looks -- which on its own is no guarantee of success.If a film is made with heart, honesty, happiness, passion and sincerity it will click. I am not in competition with any hero. My attempt is to make good cinema as much as I can. This is my main objective," said Pathak.
Rawal, who is nudging 60 and has played bad guys and comic roles, has had a succession of box office hits, including "Maalamaal Weekly" in 2006. He will play three different parts in his upcoming film "Oye Lucky, Oye Lucky".I don't consider myself as a star but only an actor. I came to this industry in the 1980s to become an actor and not a hero. I knew I would survive because I can act well," he said.The demands of acting have, however, led to some compromises for the unlikely leading men.
In his latest film "Karzzzz", which hits screens on October 17, Reshammiya has had a hair weave. He is also on a protein diet and cutting out the pizzas and ice-cream to get in shape for the five films he has lined up for next year.I cannot have flab on my stomach now if I want to be a hero," he admitted.Pathak also shed a few pounds for his new film "Dasvidaniya" (Goodbye).But both insist they are not succumbing to vanity.Reshammiya still touts himself as an average Joe of humble stock, albeit one who now has a personal make-up artist in tow.I have ordinary looks and I guess therefore the common man can relate to me when he sees me on the big screen," he said.
Pathak added: "I only put on or lose weight according to the characters that I play in my film. I never wanted to be a hero and only wanted to be a good actor," he explained.All my films are character driven and not hero driven."Rawal agreed, saying his goal is commercial success and critical acclaim.I don't want to get trapped into the stardom business," he said. "Stardom is for a limited time span compared to that of an actor whose acting lifeline is very long."For Gossips And Mirch Masala Log On To Bollywood Paradize
Shah Rukh Khan signed as the brand ambassador of Linc Pen
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Product and Brand Endorsements come easy to Shah Rukh Khan. After having endorsed a whole range of products from colas to cars and cell phones to computers, Shah Rukh has now been signed as the brand ambassador of Linc Pen brand of pens.Big B to star in PNC's thriller titled The Actor
Amitabh Bachchan is undoubtedly one of the greatest actors we have in Bollywood. Now, strange as it may sound, Amitabh, the actor, is all set to star in Pritish Nandy Communications next film titled The Actor.
Bollywood Hungama spoke to Pritish Nandy himself who confirmed this news, "Yes, we have signed Mr. Amitabh Bachchan for a film called The Actor. It is a thriller and will be directed by Kushan Nandy. We are still in the process of finalizing the rest of the cast," said Mr. Nandy
Mr. Nandy also dismissed rumors which said that The Actor is a biography based on Big B's life.
Hope Mr. Bachchan (The Greatest Actor) recovers soon and continues to entertain his millions of fans world over.
RGV to rope in Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone for Sarkar 3?
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Grapevine is abuzz that the third movie in the ‘Sarkar’ series will feature Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone.
Though Amitabh Bachchan may have expressed his reservation about working in the third Sarkar movie, Ram Gopal Varma never ruled out yet another sequel. In fact, the news of ‘Sarkar 3’ was doing rounds since the day Sarkar Raj released.
It was apparent from the open ending that Varma gave to the film. The scene in which Amitabh tells his wife to call Chickoo, who is Kay Kay Menon ’s son, to come back to India indicated that the director wanted to continue the story in the next movie.
If the news is to be believed, Ranbir is going to play the grown-up Chickoo who returns to India. And Deepika will portray his love interest on screen. Ranbir and Deepika were last seen together in Bachna Ae Haseeno and filmmakers love to cash in on the off-screen chemistry of the stars.
The speculation was also rife that Jaya Bachchan might play a significant role in ‘Sarkar 3’. Whatever the news or speculation, ‘Sarkar 3’ would be soulless without Amitabh Bachchan . So, Amitabh and possibly Aishwarya Rai will be there for the sequel.
Varma has yet to confirm the news. And he is not available for any comments. So wait and watch.
For Gossips And Mirch Masala Log On To Bollywood ParadizeHollywood Actress Michelle Yeoh wants to work with Shah Rukh Khan
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Actress Michelle Yeoh, best known for acting in multiple-Oscar winning film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Bond film Die Another Day, loves to deliver punches on screen but her ultimate desire is to pair with India’s romantic idol King Khan.
Yeoh, whose science-thriller Babylon A D released in Indian theatres recently is also hoping that the film would be liked in India.
“I know Shah Rukh Khan is quite famous in India and I would love to star opposite him. But unfortunately no calls yet. But, yes I wish I could get to work with him as a lead actress, be it a Hollywood or Indian film,” says Yeoh.
This Asian actress is a Bollywood fan too. “I am an Asian and I like Indian films a lot. Have seen a couple of them in subtitles,” Yeoh told PTI in an email interview.
Michelle Yeoh stars opposite Vin Diesel in Babylon A D, which is set against the backdrop of not-too-distant future where much of the planet is in a war zone left by nuclear meltdowns.
The actress says she enjoyed playing the role of a fighter nun as she got the chance of doing what she loves best–kicking and punching. “In one scene where I had to kick someone and by mistake I hurt him. I felt embarrassed as his nose just couldn’t stop bleeding but somehow Vin controlled the situation,” says Yeoh recalling the incident.
“Since the incident the talk on the sets was about this Asian girl who kicks too hard and warned each other to either better stay away while stunts or take maximum precautions,” says an amused Yeoh.
Yeoh admits that she takes special pride in her capability to do dangerous stunts. “For me stunts are the greatest challenge. I love what I do. I love the physical aspect of it. I do take a lot of pride, and I do respect the people that I work with, particularly the stunt people.”
The actress is not ready to reveal much about her future plans though. “There are 4-5 untitled projects in queue. Well 2009 might see a couple of biggies. I am keeping my fingers crossed. But I am very much concerned about Babylon A D’s” success in India,” she says.
For Gossips And Mirch Masala Log On To Bollywood ParadizeMeerabai Not Out Trailer
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Meerabai Not Out Cast: Anupam Kher, Mahesh Manjrekar, Mandira Bedi, Vandana Gupta, Prateeksha Lonkar, Anil Kumble, Eijaz Khan and others; Director: Chandrakant Kulkarni
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Fashion Movie gets Adult Certificate from censor board
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Award-winning director Madhur Bhandarkar is upset that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has given his next film ‘Fashion’ an ‘adults-only’ certificate.
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“Given the movie’s theme, I certainly never expected that the board would give it a ‘U’ certificate, but I was sure it would receive a U/A certificate,” Bhandarkar told IANS Tuesday.
Bhandarkar, who has co-produced the film with UTV Motion Pictures, describes “Fashion” as his most glamorous film. He roped in Priyanka Chopra, Kangna Ranaut, Arjan Bajwa and Mugdha Godse to do lead roles.
The board members, who saw the movie Monday in Mumbai, objected to six scenes including Priyanka and Arjan’s lovemaking scenes and Priyanka and Kangana’s dragging at drugs scenes. The members asked Bhandarkar and his co-producer, Ronnie Screwvala, to delete them from the movie.
As the director refused to delete the scenes, the board has given it an ‘A’ certificate.
The members refused to be convinced by Bhandarkar’s argument that the scenes being objected to are an integral part of the movie and that yanking those off would mean compromising with the realistic depiction of the movie’s subject.
“Although we had the option of appealing to the Revising Committee of the board against the Examining Committee’s decision, we chose not to do so as that would have taken a lot of time. Besides, there was no knowing what would be the decision of the Board’s higher committee,” Bhandarkar said.
“Fashion”, which takes a close look at the other side of the fashion world, is due for release Oct 29.
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