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Actor Lara Dutta details

 

Actor Lara Dutta details

You help Akshay’s character with English in Singh Is Bliing. Two things he taught you in real life. a. To not take myself very seriously. b. That I can achieve great success by being disciplined. Prabhudheva’s films are always over the top. Were you wary of doing Singh

Is Bliing? Not at all! I was very excited because I have worked with many comedy directors like Aneez, Sajid, Priyadarshan and so on. But Prabhudheva has a very different approach to comedy and I got to learn a new kind of comedy which actually worked on screen. One great expectation you had from Bollywood that didn’t come true. I am not being diplomatic, but I had zero knowledge about the industry. I knew nothing about how Bollywood functions and it just happened to me. So there were no expectations. Which actor do you admire among today’s stars?

Ranveer Singh. Your favourite moment with your daughter, Saira. It’s when we wake up in the morning. She always wakes up happily, all excited to see me! I love our mornings. While competing in pageants with Priyanka Chopra, did you think she would become an international star? Yes, she was very focused from day one. Priyanka knew what she wanted. Back then, when we were competing, she wanted to enter Bollywood but she also knew that the Hindi film industry was not the only place where she wanted to make her mark. If you were told to spread a rumour about yourself, what it would be?

That I am the world’s best cook. In Don 2, you played the gangster’s moll. One Bollywood don you wish you had played a similar role for.

It has to be Satya ( Satya, 1998).

A simple yoga tip to destress. Child pose [kneeling, with your forehead touching the floor]. Get into this pose, stretch your back and just let go of everything.

Apart from tennis, Mahesh is good at... Being a father. In fact, he is a born dad. How did you spend your first paycheck?

I bought a second hand car. For an impromptu trip, what would be the first three things you’d pack? My toothbrush, a good book and a pen drive. Five-star rating for your film or five weeks at the box office? A five-star rating is overrated. So definitely, it’s five weeks at the box office. If you were to spend the rest of your life in one of these two, which would you pick: 1. on the roof 2. in the rain

In the rain. If you were to pick up a fitness DVD, which actress’s workout would you choose? It won’t be an actress, but I’ll pick the yoga expert Shiva Rea’s fitness DVD. The current Bollywood song you can’t get over. Dil Kare Chu Che from Singh is Bliing. My daughter sings it morning, evening and night.

GIVE BEAUTY PAGEANT TITLES TO THESE ACTORS

PARINEETI CHOPRA
Ms Congeniality

SALMAN KHAN
Mr Universe

SHAH RUKH KHAN
King of Hearts

AKSHAY KUMAR
Mr Iron Man

SHRADDHA KAPOOR
Ms Talented

Sidhant Gupta, actor

style file - "Be simple yet different"

Sidhant Gupta, actor

Sidhant Gupta, actor





Fashion to me is I Feeling good about myself. One word that describes me best I Focused. 

As a person, 
I am I A thinker with a million emotions and that's why I guess I am an actor. 

My style mantra 
I Wear whatever pleases your eyes when you look at yourself in the mirror. 

One thing that makes me feel sexy 
I Attention in the eye of the person looking at me. 

5 essentials of a man's wardrobe 
I A fabulous suit, a comfortable pair of formal shoes, a watch, a great perfume, and a belt. 

3 things 
I never leave home without My watch, wallet and a lot of confidence 

A priceless possession I'll never want to give away 
I My sleep. 

An ideal outfit for 
I A fun party 
I A plain, bright-coloured T-shirt and a pair of denims 

A formal work setting 
I A dap per suit 

A casual day out with friends 
I T-shirt and linen pants 

A hot date 
I A black shirt and blue jeans. 

My shopping strategy 
I Buy the garment with the best fit and quality. 

A valuable fashion tip for men 
I Be simple yet different. Never try to overdress or be what you aren't. 

My all-time favourite fashion trend 
I White shirt and blue jeans. 

Essential pairs of shoes every man must possess 
I White and blue sneakers, plus, black and brown formals. 

A perfume 
I swear by 
I Terre d'Hermès. 

Colours that dominate my wardrobe 
I White and blue.





PRACHEE SHAH DAZZLES THE WORLD WITH HER KATHAK MOVES

PRACHEE SHAH DAZZLES THE WORLD WITH HER KATHAK MOVES

PRACHEE SHAH





Prachee Shah Pandya, a popular face on television, is a notable dancer too and holds a Guinness World Record for performing 93 kathak spins in a minute. She recently returned to Mumbai after an international dance tour organised by the Government of India for which she performed in Jordan, Qatar, Palestine, Egypt, USA and Canada. What makes her feat spe cial is that after having over 250 solo kathak performances to her credit, she received a standing ovation after every show in all the countries and made India proud.The artiste says, “Dance is a prayer that makes people rise up in appreciation. Applause for kathak from foreign ministerial delegations and the crowd abroad seems to be greater and more honest.“ A few months ago, she also kick-started the Independence Day celebrations in New Jersey and Canada. Prachee, who has acted in some films including ABCD 2 that released this year, states dance and acting are both close to her heart and help her connect with the audience. “ Acting is like food and dance is my breath. Both are essential in this journey called life and complete me,“ she sums up.





Celebs reveal their Diwali shopping plans





DAISY SHAH Apart from buying clothes and accessories, I am planning to buy some stuff for my house. Also, my relatives will be coming down from Gujarat to celebrate, so I will buy something for them too. 

SOPHIE CHOUDRY
I start planning the Diwali gifts months in advance because I normally source it from abroad. I look forward to this every year because we genuinely put in effort to send out pretty, classy and thoughtful Diwali gifts. I also handpick all the items that go in the festive hamper. As for me, I definitely love shopping for new clothes and we always buy one new silver item to add to our collection; I guess we feel it's auspicious. 

ESHA GUPTA
I'm going all easy when it's coming to gifts this year. I'll be home after three years so I am planning to take my parents and my sister out shopping. 

TANISHAA MUKERJI
I have been travelling to various places for work and whenever I get little time to spare I utilise it for my shopping. As I will be working during the festive days, my mother and I have decided to complete the shopping in advance and keep all the Diwali gifts ready. Of late, I have been addicted to online shopping so I have bought a few gifts for my friends and I am sure they are going to love it. 
 
SONU SOOD
Since I'm in Dubai for my film's shoot, I'm doing my all my shopping for Diwali from here. I'm shooting with Jackie Chan, so I'll also buy something Indian to gift him. I love to shop here, which is why I carry hardly anything when I visit this place and on the return to Mumbai, I end up bringing suitcases filled with stuff...gifts for family and close friends. 

TUSSHAR KAPOOR
I haven't really planned my Diwali shopping yet. I am traveling to Warsaw (Poland), so I'll be doing a lot of Diwali shopping from there for myself and will also bring some interesting stuff for friends and family. 

SWARA BHASKAR
I am busy promoting my film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo which releases on Diwali so I haven't got any time to shop. I am planning to buy diyas and candles and fairy lights online, this year. I also keep picking up stuff from airports when I travel, so yes, this year it's kind of a Diwalion-the-go!





Wakau is a new addition to my social media family

Watch your favourite stars at their candid best on new app





Ever wondered how a fan's story touched legendary Amitabh Bachchan's heart?
actor Or what 10-year-old Sachin Tendulkar felt when India won the World Cup? Now you can get to know all this and much more through Wakau, a first-of-its-kind freemium celebrity video blogging app. It allows users to learn more about the lives of their favourite stars, their memorable moments and hobbies, direct dil se, through clips that have been created exclusively by the artistes across genres, be it entertainment, sports, music or films.Consumers can view all this, interspersed with advertisements, for free. They can also opt for an ad-free experience via a subscription service. Arjun Kapoor, Shaan, Armaan Malik, Ayushmann Khurrana, Tamannaah Bhatia, Dabboo Ratnani, Elli Avram, Manju Warrier, Neetu Chandra and Sophie Choudry are some of the personalities who have contributed to this service.“Wakau is a new addition to my social media family and will help me get a step closer to my fans. I'm looking forward to connect and communicate, share candid moments, my thoughts, interests and fond memories through it,“ says Big B. With an amazing line-up of videos and daily updates, this is a treasure trove of never-seen-before original content you can watch anytime anywhere.
Wakau Interactive Pvt Ltd, is a JV between CA Media Digital and Jetsynthesys. Users in India can download it for free.Available across iOS, Windows and Android formats. #WowWowWakau for a closer connect with your favourite stars.





Shweta Sharma

The makers of Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein pay a tribute to Charlie Chaplin

Shweta Sharma





The team of Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein has come up with a novel idea to pay an ode to Charlie Chaplin. Since the film's title refers to cocaine, the makers decided to convert the lovable Hollywood legend into an evil one to personify the drug and the destruction it causes, in the title track. Anand Tiwari (of Go Goa Gone fame), will be seen as the English comic actor in it along with Shweta Sharma.
Pleased with the compliments for his act, Anand says, “When producer Karan Arora and the video's director Siddhant came up with this idea, I jumped at it. I've been a huge fan of Charlie Chaplin since childhood. I tried my best to look like him. In fact, I even grew a moustache for the song instead of opting for a fake one.“ Naseeruddin Shah, Amit Sial, Subrat Dutta, Auroshikha Dey , Disha Arora and Manasi Rachh along with Anand play principal roles in the investigative thriller that is directed by Manish Shrivastav and produced by Karan Arora.
Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein, produced by Picture Thoughts Production, releases November 6.

Snoop Dogg and Bappi Lahiri collaborate with South director SK Basheed





Music composer-singer Bappi Lahiri and international rapper Snoop Dogg have collaborated on the energetic track Patialla Pegg for South director SK Basheed's Bollywood debut.This song, the American artiste's second tryst with Hindi cinema after Singh Is Kinng, will be shot in virgin locales across continents. The filmmaker, who is currently in Jordan, scouting locations for the song, says, “I'm for aying into Bollywood with a youth flick titled 100% Useless Fellows. Seven top music directors and nearly 25 singers will be a part of it. Bappi Lahiri, Lesle Lewis, Ismail Darbar and Sandesh Shandilya have already been signed and I'm in talks with others as well.“
Basheed has previously produced and directed films in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada including Allare Allari, Satyameva Jayate, Benki Birugaali, Pottu Thallu, Yaaredre Nanagenu, Fire and Evadra Hero.
Patialla Peg is a peppy promotional number that will be a musical extravaganza of sorts, he promises. He says, “I wish to connect with young people. The song is a sneak peak into the values my film will bring to the table. I'm glad that Bappi Da and Snoop Dogg are teaming up creatively for my film. Their efforts took things to a whole new level. I'm also planning a big promotional tour with both of them along with all music directors and artistes.“





Fire breaks out on Tom Cruise's film set





A huge blaze broke out on the set of Tom Cruise's new movie Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, the sequel to the 2012 movie Jack Reacher, based on the Lee Child novels. The blaze started on the Louisiana film set and destroyed the wardrobe trailer within seconds. Photos of the scene show flames billowing from the trailer, and it was claimed that Cruise, who was unharmed, was just yards away from the incident while taking a break from filming. Firefighters were called to the scene, and the blaze was put out. A representative for Cruise has yet to comment on the report. In the recent past, there was another accident on his film set, involving a plane.

Shah Rukh’s leading ladies pay rich tribute to the man, the hero, the superstar

 Mr Khantastic





As Shah Rukh Khan celebrates his 50th birthday today, we get his various heroines — from Raveena Tandon Thadani (Zamana Deewana), Shilpa Shetty Kundra (Baazigar), Preity Zinta (Dil Se, Kal Ho Na Ho and Veer Zara), Deepika Padukone (Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express and Happy New Year), Anushka Sharma (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Jab Tak Hai Jaan), Katrina Kaif (Jab Tak Hai Jaan), Kareena Kapoor Khan (Asoka, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, RA.One), Madhuri Dixit-Nene (Anjaam, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam, Koyla and Dil To Pagal Hai) to Kajol Devgn (Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Karan Arjun and Dilwale) to tell us what makes the actor so special.

I wouldn’t want to change anything about him

*Kajol

My favourite film with Shah Rukh is Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, because we had such a great time. I don’t have a fav scene with him because whenever I have worked with him, there has always been such a great level of comfort. Shah Rukh is such a good actor that he always makes you feel comfortable, so whatever work we have done together I’ve honestly loved doing it and watching it. I have known him for the last 20 years and as far as changing is concerned, I think he and I are the same, but the people around us have changed in the last 20 years. But yes, there’s one thing I would love to change about him! I would love it if he would reply to BBM messages on time or even read them, for that matter (laughs).

Shah Rukh is a team player

*Kareena Kapoor Khan

Shah Rukh and I have worked together in three films — Asoka being my first. Wherever I go, people always talk of Asoka and I am hugely grateful to Shah Rukh for that. It’s a part of my life in a very big way. It was the first time that I shot with no make-up on and like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, is another landmark film in my career. He has always given me some eternal party songs like a Chammak Challo. When I signed RA.One, he had promised to give me two super hit blockbusters and he lived up to it. He is also a dear friend to Saif and me. We may not meet Shah Rukh and Gauri often, but whenever we do, it’s with the fondest and deepest respect. Shah Rukh always calls me on my birthday in spite of being so busy. He’s important to both Lolo (sister Karisma, who starred with SRK in Dil To Pagal Hai) and me in our careers. Shah Rukh is a team player. He doesn’t work for himself but the film. Despite being such a huge star, he’s only bothered about how his heroines look and not how he does. That’s why his heroines look so gorgeous. Other Bollywood actors will take aeons to achieve the kind of energy and superstardom Shah Rukh has reached till now. He will take an era to replace.

It’s a relationship of a lifetime...

*Deepika Padukone

For a very long time, it seemed too surreal for me and took some time to sink in that I was working with Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om. He was shooting for Chak De! India when I signed OSO. I will never forget our first meeting at his home. I was nervous about meeting him, almost tongue-tied. It was a weird experience sitting next to him and chatting so casually. I felt comfortable around him. Shah Rukh has that kind of charm. He is extremely generous as an actor, producer and a friend. It feels odd for me to talk about it today. We share a different equation now. When I started out, I trusted him blindly. Now, we are equals through the work we have done. With Shah Rukh and me it’s a relationship of a lifetime. On his birthday today, I wish him health and happiness.

He smells really good

*Anushka Sharma

He is my first co-star and that makes him very special. It was my first film, but what stood out for me was how passionate he was regarding his work and that’s something that will stay with me and I can take inspiration from. His passion for his craft and his energy is infectious. I got to know him better during the shoot of Jab Tak Hai Jaan. He is intelligent, has a great sense of humour and is courteous. Oh yes, and he smells really good. I don’t know if I will ever be able to get friendly enough with him that I can slap his back like I do with some of my other co-stars. Due to my army background, for me, the hierarchy needs to be respected. I have immense respect for him. He meets me with the same warmth and affection just like he did when we met for the first time.

He makes everyone feel special

*Katrina Kaif

While shooting for Jab Tak Hai Jaan, I was tongue-tied in Shah Rukh’s presence, during some of our first interactions. He is, after all, one of the greatest superstars of our times. He is very kind, helpful and caring and that’s truly what makes him so unique. He has so much care and love to give those around him and never tires. Shah Rukh is a magical force. For me, like for many others I am sure, he is an inspiration. He can hold the attention of anyone — from the age of two to 102 with a unique gift of making everyone feel special! Shah Rukh’s a conversationalist, an extrovert who likes to involve everyone around him. He is also very good at improvisation and can just change and take the scene or dialogue to a different level. Shah Rukh is a more spontaneous actor and not into rehearsing. I am fortunate to have worked with him and count him as a friend.

He’s a competitive kid

*Preity Zinta

Shah Rukh is one of the brightest people I know. It’s amazing how well-read he is. He has very curious nature. Like a child, he is curious about everything. If you are discussing something and he doesn’t know what it is, he will find out about it himself. One can always be young with Shah Rukh. There’s never a dull moment with him. Shah Rukh is like this big kid where competing is concerned, a fact I love about him. He’s very competitive especially where playing games is concerned. In a kid’s store, he’s the bigger kid. You see one of the biggest stars in the world like a lost kid in a toy store. I am sure he will redefine himself at 50 this year. I really do love him a lot. Shah Rukh is one of the most inspiring guys I know. None of us are perfect, we all have our own shortcomings, but Shah Rukh’s positives are so strong that it outnumbers the rest.

Go easy on the cigarettes, SRK!

*Madhuri Dixit-Nene
For me, Dil To Pagal Hai is the most special film with Shah Rukh. The characters of Pooja and Rahul were incredibly crafted by Yash Chopra. Of all his films, my personal favourite would have to be Baazigar. He was outstanding in the film and with that film, he made the anti-hero trend famous. I honestly don’t remember our first-day shot very clearly, but I remember that it was for the film Anjaam. When I met him for the first time on the sets of the film, the first thing I noticed was a mop of hair falling all over his forehead making him look like a naive boy. But I never judge a book by its cover and Shah Rukh proved that with his acting prowess in the film. I don’t want to change anything about him but for one. Like everyone else, I’d want him to go little easy on the cigarettes. Also, Shah Rukh has always been very good with all his co stars, especially the female actresses.

He’s a cool guy, special person & intelligent actor

*Shilpa Shetty Kundra

I met Shah Rukh on the first day of the Baazigar shoot. I had seen him in Fauji and had been a huge fan. Then, he wasn’t that big a star, but he always had the charisma of one. He has been able to achieve all that he has, not just because his of acting, but also because he’s a very intelligent actor. He has diversified his businesses. From acting, he’s gone into producing movies, sports and other things. He’s very blessed to have achieved that kind of stardom. During Baazigar, Shah Rukh definitely was a great help. I was so new with no background in acting and he came from stage. He helped me with my dialogue delivery. I have never been on backslapping terms with him, but he has always given me much respect and has always been encouraging. He’s a cool guy and a special person.

I was the first person to call him Shah

*Raveena Tandon Thadani

Shah Rukh and I go back a long way. We shot together for the first time for Ramesh Sippy’s Zamana Deewana (1995) and hit it off instantly. A fact nobody knows, is that I was the first person to call him Shah. I started calling him that while shooting for ZD. Since then, we haven’t worked together. Maybe our stars don’t match. I would have loved to work with him more. But we have always been better friends as we share a fabulous rapport. He is a Scorpio like me. Another Scorpio trait... he loves and hates with equal passion. If he wants something, uske peeche haath dhoke padh jaata hai. Also, Shah is still connected to the people he knew when he first came to Bandra and treats them with the same amount of love, warmth and compassion as before.

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