Testing Time For Aishwarya Rai

The month of October did not prove to be very lucky for beautiful Aishwarya Rai. First, it was her doting father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan who had to be admitted to the hospital on his birthday owing to pain in his stomach. No sooner did he start feeling better giving everyone a sigh of relief, than her father Krishna Raj Rai fell ill and was immediately admitted at Hinduja Hospital. Sources say that he had only gone there as a part of his routine check up, but was admitted immediately after that.

With both her father who have been pillars of strength for her being ill enough to be admitted to hospitals, this is a testing time for Aishwarya indeed. Our team at Bollywood stars offers heartiest condolescence to her.

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The Big B Returns

Amitabh Bachan, the Bollywood icon, returns home from the private Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after a week long care of stomach ache complaints.

Actor son, Abhishek, courted the 66-year-old star, who was hospitalized since his birthday last Saturday. The problem was diagnosed to be complications from a previous abdominal injury and hernia operation.

According to some media sources Mr. Bachchan, was sighted in morning wearing a white suit, waved at vigilant waiting crowd of fans who wish for his return to health.

Bachchan was looking forward to going home as was better and added: “Life can never be completely painless. But I’m going home.”

Medical staff has previously said Mr.Bachchan tests had not shown cause for concern and he had been responding to treatment.

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Now seduction also available on EMI

Two of B-Town's hottest people are set to sizzle together in the upcoming film 'EMI'. Handsome Arjun Rampal will appear in a hot dance number with sexy Malaika Arora Khan in the movie. It's a fantasy song in which Malaika seduces Arjun. Apparently the twosome had to do a great deal of pelvic thrusts while shooting this song Now after 'OSO' and 'Rock on', we know that Arjun can act too, but the same can't be said about Malaika. After all till date she's only shown off her dancing skills in all the movies she's done. This is for the first time that she's playing a role and it's that of a fast and hot girl Nancy who enters Arjun's life and leaves him bankrupt. Apparently Malaika too was apprehensive about working in the Sourabh Kabra's comedy as it was not just about flaunting her oomph quotient. She was nervous but Arjun came to her rescue. He jokingly told her that he would teach her acting while she could train a non dancer like him. Looks like Malaika's tips have been of good use for Arjun who's now even ready to judge a dance reality show ('Nach Baliye 4')! The movie has Sanjay Dutt playing a recovery agent as well as Urmila Matondkar, Neha Oberoi, Ashish Choudhary and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.

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It takes a lot to stand in front of Kangana and Priyanka: Mugdha Godse

Wow, what a discovery. You think Madhur has found a diamond. (Laughs) Madhur Sir has definitely found a diamond. Yeah, I am really glad that I'm a part of Fashion in a huge way. But I guess, I have to give credit to myself also because it does take a lot to stand in front of Kangana and Priyanka. Therefore, I just hope that I manage to do that. So far so good. It must've been a lot easier to act as a model in your debut film as you are a model by profession too? It does sound good and easy from your end and you do get a psychological support but it's not a piece of cake. My character is nothing close to what I am in my real life. Not the kind of a person or a model. So it's a completely different journey I'm going through in the film. So for me it was different. Acting and modeling are two different genres all together. In Fashion I'm not the kind of a ramp model that I'm off screen. So what is Mugdha Godse in real life? Mugdha Godse is a very simple girl. She is a bit shy also and not at all classy and I'm being frank here. I'm very bohemian and hippy by nature. Mugdha is a middle class girl, which Janet is not in the film. I am chilled out too. Tell us a bit more about Janet, the role you play in the film. Janet has a heart of a gold and she is not a highly successful model. It's a journey of a character and how she helps other people. Few incidents happen in her life and she has to take some important decisions that leads to a few things. Fashion is an emotional journey for Janet. She is bold, outgoing and an outspoken girl. Her language is completely different and she has been in the Fashion world for quite long to know what happens in front and behind the scenes. Being a real life model, did you give a tip to your senior co-actor Kangana on ramp walking and what actually happens in the world of Fashion? Not as such because she is a really good actress. She did not need any tips but she did ask me a few times, as to what we did after the Fashion show got over. We used to have a little discussion but I never gave tips to Kangana. I mean, Priyanka is senior to me in modeling. So I guess she should be the right person to give tips. Madhur is known for his realistic take on his films. Are there any controversial scenes in the film? I don't want to become the culprit by answering that question. You should probably ask this to Madhur Sir. Yeah, but if you can wait for two more weeks, you'll find your answer. Any female models who've inspired you a lot in your modeling career? I am a very big fan of model Jessi Randhawa who also happens to be my close friend. I've seen her ever since I entered the Fashion world. I admire Nina Manuel she has fantastic skin. There are very few models in India who've got their own personalities and manage to carry them off well. I forgot another name here, Carol Gracias. They all are my friends but I used to look up to them when I started off in my modeling career as they've all been here for almost a decade and I'm only five years old. Are your friends doing a cameo in Fashion? Jessi Randhawa has done one ramp show in Fashion and then Aanchal Kumar who is a good friend has also done a couple of ramp shows in the film. Let's talk about the opposite sex here. Any male models you've looked up to? (Laughs) I think my last favourite male models were Arjun Rampal and Milind Soman. I have a lot of male model friends but none are hotter than the two I just mentioned to you. Kuch maza nahin aaya baaki sab mein (laughs). 'In the Fashion world, you have to give up much more than just your morals'. That's the tag line of the film. Can you elaborate a bit more? Everyone thinks that the film is going to show all the casting couch stories, wardrobe malfunctions, etc. This is what you feel when you hear or see the tag line of the film. But it's all about the emotional journey. When you talk about morals, you talk about how you suppress your emotions and anger. I believe in creating my own moral rather than having it. After the film, do we call you a better model or a better actress? I think a better actress, after you see the film. I can now call myself a veteran in modeling because I've spent half a decade. Acting is something new I've tried and it's worked wonders for me, thanks to Madhur Sir. And quit modeling? I wouldn't say quit. 'Quit' is not the right word. Frankly speaking, modeling will always be there as that's given me the name what I am today in the entertainment world. Yes, I won't be able to give that much time as I used to give before for modeling. But today you see film personalities walking the ramp and doing ad-campaigns, etc. So anything is possible. Any other offers you've got besides Fashion? There are a few offers, which I've got. I have signed a deal with Percept Picture Company for their next film. I'm reading scripts everyday and if something clicks, then I'll definitely do it. What is Madhur Bhandarkar's way of working? Madhur Sir can make any man or a woman act. He made me realize that I can act. When I met him first, I told him, "I can't act because I've never really acted in my life." He confidently said, "Don't worry. Leave it up to me and just listen to me." He opened the right pores and put the right colors in my bottle and I discovered myself as a good actress. I am very thankful to him and I hope that Fashion does as well as Madhur Sir's previous award winning films. How much of a physical change did you have to bring about in your role? Because I've been a model, I was in a proper shape. I didn't have to work on my body but just maintain it. But in the future, if any role demands me to put weight, I'll do that and that's how an actor should be. Are you afraid of the screen space you'll get in Fashion after it's release? I mean, you're a debutant and the film rests heavily on Priyanka's shoulders. Once you see the film, you'll come to know that. If I can create an impact with one close up in a one-minute promo, I'm sure a few scenes in the film will only make it better. There are going to be hundreds of eyes in the cinema hall. So if you're good, you'll get recognized.

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My only close friend in the industry is Rekha: Hema Malini

Hema Malini caught in a zingy mood on her birthday. Ageless, timeless, classic beauty….All these descriptions of Bollywood's resident dream-girl evaporate when you speak to the graceful beauty. So matter-of-point to-the-point and comfortable in her space, you wonder is this the woman whom they called the only female superstar, who took no nonsense from any of her male colleagues and resurrected careers of many slumping male superstars from Rajesh Khanna in Premnagar to Manoj Kumar in Sanyasi. On her birthday Subhash K Jha chats up with the ageless diva. So what makes this birthday so special? You tell me. People like you make it special for me.Believe it or not, I didn't know what a birthday was until I was 16 years old. I don't remember any birthday party as a child. Even that 16th birthday party was organized by my producer Ananthswamy who discovered me for Hindi cinema in Sapnon Ka Saudagar. It was when he insisted that I have a birthday party I realized, 'My God, birthday mein party hota hai kya?' What do you mean? My mother never celebrated my or mine or my brother's birthday. I don't know why! Looking back it seems so funny. Sad, no? I think birthdays are big in North India, not so big in the South. So after 16 you became addicted to birthday parties? Once you become a star everyone is eager to celebrate your birthday. There would be a cake on the sets, co-artistes singing for me. I started looking forward to my birthdays. So how are you bringing in your birthday this year ? It started nicely enough two evening earlier with the Mahurat of Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi where I play Rajmata Scindia. I met Vinod Khanna, my parliamentarian -colleague who plays my co-star. He's looking so good these days. We had done one of my favourite films Meera together many years ago. Now we're doing another film in the same Rajasthani ambience. You haven't changed at all since Meera. Neither has Vinod Khanna. What about the birthday party? I've kept that for Saturday when I'll be back from Tirupathi after my annual birthday visit with all my relatives. I like to have a birthday party every year for which family and close friends are invited. Everyone is so busy with their life. Sab ek saath milte hain achha lagta.This is the one time during the year when I'm able to meet all the people who matter to me. And who are they? My close friends are all from outside the industry, except Rekha. I'll only call her. We're very fond of each other for years. We've been colleagues and friends for decades. I've invited her. I hope she comes. Who's planning the party? Esha and Ahana. Everything is being organized by them while I'm off to Tirupathi with about 15 of my relatives including the brother. Will Dharamji be there at the party? Of course he will. What do you mean? He has to be there. And your fans, how do they connect on your birthday? There're some fans for years who would go crazy if I don't let them wish me. I make it a point to take their call on my birthday. There's a lady from Nasik Lata Shirke. She's so fond of me. She sends all kinds of gifts like perfumes. I truly value this kind of love. And when you say no one in the industry speaks badly of me I feel my life is worth it. When you visit Tirupathi on your birthday what will you be praying for? I hardly have anything to ask for. I just want to be doing the right things in life. And to create new opportunities for myself. I can feel God with me all the time.Also I'd like to produce a film with Esha in the lead. I don't know why that isn't happening as quickly as I want. What gift would you like this birthday? Some new level of excitement in my life? Can you suggest something.

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Plastic surgery could be my next option: Himesh Reshammiya

After close to a yearlong of generation of hype and hoopla for Karzzzz, the film is finally releasing. Yes, last one year has been quite eventful. Now is the time for audience to pass its verdict. It's a slick 2 hrs 18 mins film. I am really expecting it to take a good opening. Exhibitors and distributors have been mighty excited about the prospects of the film. We are bringing the film out on close to 1200 prints globally, which is historic and next only to Singh Is Kinng. 1200 prints! Now that's quite a number, something which one relates only to a Khan film. Are we expecting the film to sustain similar print count in second week as well? To answer you first question, 1200 prints is reasonable since we are making our presence felt in single screens as well as multiplexes in a big way. Yes, you can say that Karzzzz release is as huge as a Khan film. About the second weekend, how can I say anything at this point of time? It would depend completely on how the audience reacts to the film in the first week. In the past, it has happened that shows had to be increased in the second week run of a film. You never know, this may happen in the case of Karzzzz too! The way Karzzzz has been hyped 24X7, doesn't it scare you a little? Don't you feel you should let the film do the talking now rather than so much of hype resulting in people becoming extra demanding? See, no hype is big enough. In today's market scenario, you have to pitch your film in such a way that the least it does is receive a very good opening at the box office. Because if that doesn't happen, piracy would only end up killing it. Moreover, hype created for Karzzzz is justified. It is coming after the success of Aap Kaa Surroor; the songs have been chartbusters while the talkie promos have been received very well too. When the going is good, why not keep the momentum on? You must be thankful to your producers for this. Absolutely. I am happy that Bhushan (Kumar) is getting all his marketing skills in place to pitch the movie as well as the music, in just the right manner. As a producer, he understands the medium and it is due to his marketing acumen that as many as 8 songs from the film have been placed across all music channels in 1 and a half months flat. It is unprecedented! Would earning mega bucks over the opening weekend be satisfactory enough for you? Good opening over weekend is the demand of the market but for me to be successful as an actor, the film has to do very well in three stages - opening, acceptance and sustaining power. This would be the true measure of the film's success. Somewhere it was mentioned that your son is your biggest critic and likes predicting about Bollywood movies and music. What does he have to say about Karzzzz? As you know, he was bang on about the music of Karzzzz. After the very first listening, he declared that it would be superhit and that's how it is today. He saw the first copy of the film, which just came out and immensely liked it. He has assured me that it would be loved by the audience and for me his assurance is like gospel's truth. Has he been right in prediction of films, which haven't starred you? Absolutely, he saw Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Naa, Race and some time back Rang De Basanti and said then and there that these movies would be huge successes. Basically, he is just like any other normal kid of today who is cued into Bollywood in a big way. He is a movie buff and his judgment is mostly right. Now people can sometime go wrong as well though I sincerely hope that it doesn't happen for Karzzzz (smiles)! Himesh, coming to you acting in Karzzzz, did you really feel that you could carry it off? Basically, I believe that every true movie fan has an actor hidden in him somewhere! Agar aap 10-20 saal se filmein dekh rahe ho to kuch acting toh aap seekh hi jaate ho! Yes, it's a different thing that you may or may not realize the potential of an actor in you. I sensed this a few years back and that is when I decided to take the plunge. Karz is my favorite film and I had to give it a tribute in some way. I am not trying to prove a point because I am not even 1% as good looking or a good dancer as Rishi Kapoor! And you were still confident? For me, Karzzzz is all about the belief that a common man can be a hero as well. He may not be the most good looking or dashing but he has in him the willingness and passion to do well. On the sets, I was a newcomer with great actors like Urmila Matondkar, Danny Denzongpa and Gulshan Grover around. I had to really work hard to make sure that I am able to stand up in front of all these seasoned actors. So my 'mantra' was to act 'dil se' and leave the rest to Satish Kaushik. He is the one who worked on each and every nuance of mine and corrected me at every step. Moreover, with a face like mine, I had to be extra careful that I don't do anything silly! You seem to be openly criticizing your looks? 'Ab kya karen, jo hai usse badal to nahi sakte! ' My sister Roopa has been working on my styling for over the years. Maybe plastic surgery could be the next option!

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There was no trouble between me and urmila: Shweta Kumar

Making her entry with Karzzzz, not everyone must be familiar with the name Shweta Kumar, but we all know Indra Kumar her dad. Not wanting to hold her dads hand while climbing the ladder of success lets talk to Shweta about her character Tina in Karzzzz. Q- Have you seen the original Karzzzz? What do you think about Tina Munim? A-Yes, to get into the character I have seen the original Karzzzz a couple of times. As far as Tina Munim is concerned she was one of the finest actresses in her times. When you see her in this film it just doesn't seem like she is acting, she so natural. Everytime you watch the film you seem to fall in love with her. Q- The viewers have loved Tina Munim in this film, do you think they are going to accept you in the same role? A-I cannot run away from the fact that the viewers are going to compare me to her. But I would like to tell my viewers that I have tried my best to do justice to the character. Theres no doubt that I have learnt a lot from Tina Munim for this role but I have played the character of Tina with my own style and not of Tina Munim's and I'm sure that none of the viewers are going feel that I have copied Tina Munim in this film. But I would like to request the viewers that when they go to watch this film they should be clear about the fact that they are going to see Shweta Kumar and not Tina Munim. Q- Are you regretting the fact that you have been cast opposite a senior actor like Himesh and not someone like Imraan or Shahid? A-The day I was offered this film the only thought passed through my head was whether we both would look convincing onscreen., I had not even met Himesh at that time. But the next day when I went to his office along with my portfolio I was surprised to see him, when I saw his style I was convinced that we would look great together onscreen. Now when we both are looking so good on screen I don't think the age really matters. Q- How has Himesh made you feel as a co star? A-Along with a light and fun loving work atmosphere he also made sure that I was comfortable. I guess he knew how hard it is for a new comer as they are always tensed and nervous so he tried his best to make me feel comfortable coz he knew if I was not then it would in some way affect my work which would indirectly affect the film. Q- What do you have to say about the other senior co stars like Urmila. Danny and Gulshan Grover? A-I hardly have two or three scenes with Urmila but I got to learn a lot even in those little bit scenes. She is one of my favorite actresses. I have grown up seeing her films. Her film Kaun and Ek haseena Thi are amongst my favourites. I was overjoyed as well as a bit scared when I learnt that I would be working with her in my film.Dannny and Gulshan Grover treated me like their daughter. Each one of them had a loving and caring attitude towards me. Q- But I guess we heard that there was some trouble between you and Urmila regarding the costumes? A-Absolutely not, like I told you we have two or three scenes together so there was no question of any trouble with the costumes. Q- Did you find any difference in Urmila onscreen and in Urmila off-screen? A-She came out to be a much better person off-screen as she was very friendly and supportive. As she is known as diva in Bollywood for me she was a diva and a perfectionist. Q- Do you consider this launch as the best launch you could have got? A-Yes, definitely.You tell what does a new comer actually want? A good director like Satish Shah, a big banner like Tseries, A good producer like Bhushan Kumar and a good star cast which we have. What better than this could I have asked for.the music of this film is already a big hit. Q- After becoming a star do you regret that you have lost you r freedom and have to be more responsible types, you cannot roam around in public freely? A-I guess to achieve something you will have to sacrifice certain things. Before entering this field I have lived my life the fullest and enjoyed every moment of it. Now I think its time to get serious and concentrate on my career, so I'm ready for everything. Q- But don't you think you have given up your freedom too soon? A-No not at all, infact I feel I've come in too late.Im starting my career when I'm 24 while Kareeena had started her career when she was 18. So I'm already late. Q- Dint you feel that your dad should have launched you when you were 20? A-Honestly speaking dad was going to launch me but he got busy with the shooting of Dhamaal and then I got busy learning dance and acting. When we both got free my dad started searching for a script for me. In the mean while I got the offer of Karzzzz.I had never ever dreamt that I would be launched by some other banner, since childhood I always knew that my dad would be the one to launch me.

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Naughty Saif Ali Khan reveals his other plans!

Saif Ali Khan didn't always nurse dreams of being an actor! It seems hard of believe but that's what Saif insists on He's revealed at a recent event for children that his childhood dream was to become a secret agent or an astronaut as he liked reading about space. But when his cricketer-father Mansoor Ali Khan told him that he'll get shot if he became an agent, he changed his mind! Saif fascination still remains though. That's why Saif is planning to make a film called 'Agent Vinod' but unfortunately the movie is still taking time to take off. By the way, a low budget movie with the same name came in the 70s and told the story of a secret agent. As a child Saif had other 'interests' in school too He was a mischievous kid and he revealed that a girl with really long hair had to cut it short after he applied gum on them. Looks like the mischievous streak has helped him to play naughty boy roles in movies like 'Dil Chahta Hai', 'Hum Tum', 'Kal Ho Na Ho' etc so convincingly.

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