Film Industry

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Ajay babysits, Kajol spends time with mom Tanuja

Ajay Devgn is the latest to join the ranks of hands-on superstar daddies. Recently, his actress wife Kajol went to Lonavla, to spend time with her mother Tanuja, who was keeping poor health.
And Ajay was home every evening, spending maximum time with his daughter Nysa and son Yug. Other actors who are involved in their children’s day-to-day activities are Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan.

Ajay Devgn

Kajol

Tanuja

The Bharatiya 9:46 AM

KAT-SAIF FILM NOT RELEASING ON AUGUST 15

Contrary to trade gup, which suggests that Kabir Khan’s film with Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif will be the third one vying for an August 15, 2014 release — along with Ajay Devgn’s Singham 2 and Akshay Kumar’s Gabbar — here is the truth. Katrina and Saif will shoot for six days in Beirut, from October 22, for Kabir. However, the second schedule of the film doesn’t start till July 2014. So naturally, the film will seek a release date either by the end of 2014 or early 2015.

Katrina Kaif

Saif Ali Khan

The Bharatiya 9:45 AM

Manasi Parekh Gohil - Manasi goes glam for her play

Manasi goes glam for her play

Manasi Parekh Gohil, who was last seen anchoring Hindustan Ke Hunarbazz on TV, is currently focusing on her talent in music and theatre. Manasi will, for the first time, act in an English musical play, Club Desire, where she will play a club singer and also sing in the play. She has learnt Gujarati sugam sangeet and is trained in classical music. Says Manasi, “I’m also trained in Western music and my play will have me singing and exploring the punk rock genre.” Manasi is also not focusing on TV now. She says, “I can always go back to telly shows, but they require longer commitment. So, can’t do that now since I am focusing on theatre.”

Manasi Parekh Gohil

The Bharatiya 9:44 AM

Mohit Malik quits one TV show for another

Actor Mohit Malik has quit his TV show, Suvreen Guggal — Topper Of The Year, in which he plays Rehaan. Apparently, he has bagged another show. Mohit confirms, “I have quit the show. I can’t divulge too much, but yes, there is something else in the offing. I’ll be back on the screen soon.”
According to sources, he has been offered the role of a cop in a bi-weekly, which will be produced by the makers of CID. Actress Preeti Chaudhary, who played the protagonist in Kairee — Rishta Khatta Meetha, is also part of the same show. Mohit will commence shooting for the show soon.

Mohit Malik

The Bharatiya 9:44 AM

Sonia Balani - Newbie Sonia replaces Fenil to play Pihu

Newbie Sonia replaces Fenil to play Pihu

Fenil Umrigar, the original Pihu — Ram and Priya’s daughter — of Bade Achhe Laggte Hain, who joined the show post the
seven-year time-leap, has been replaced by newbie Sonia Balani. Apparently, the makers felt that Fenil didn’t suit the part, which is soon going to turn negative. Says a source, “Fenil has soft looks, which made the producer doubt if she’d be able to pull off the negative character.” Sonia confirmed the news. — NMB

Sonia Balani

The Bharatiya 9:42 AM

Meghna Malik - People still get shocked when they see me in real life

People still get shocked when they see me in real life

    It took Meghna Malik 13 years, as an actress, to land that one role that marked a turning point in her career — the lathiwielding rural matriarch, Ammaji, in Na Aana Is Des Laado.
    And now, she is seen in a completely diverse character — socialite Barkha — in Gustakh Dil. Meghna had to undergo a lot of preparations for the role, barring the fact that she is still better remembered as Ammaji. Says she, “People get shocked when they see me in real life. They can’t believe I am the woman who played Ammaji. However, I don’t feel sad as the character has given me a lot. I have nothing to crib about as I am doing a different role currently.”
    Though she has never been on the heavier side, Meghna lost five kilos and is currently working hard to tone her body. Says she, “I am not into strenuous exercises. I get claustrophobic in gyms. I am not much of a foodie either; I prefer small and simple meals.”
    About her character, she reveals, “Barkha wears modern saris with elegant blouses. Though I avoid saris in real life, I have taken a keen interest in finalising the look and other aspects of my character. I don’t have a socialite’s body language, nor do I talk like one. My brains do not rule my heart and my heart has a language of its own.”
    So, who can hope to enter her gustakh dil? “I don’t have a must-have list for my ideal man. My man and I should connect emotionally and should have mature minds. It’s never too late to be in love. I want to fall in love, but somehow, men don’t approach me. I never got the time to tread that zone. It’s a beautiful emotion and I have now asked my friends to find me someone. They say I am hopeless at it. But they also agree that I am a very romantic person,” she sums up.

Meghna as Ammaji

Meghna Malik

The Bharatiya 9:41 AM

Dwayne Bravo to shake a leg in a Tamil movie

He’s known for breaking into impromptu dance moves as much as he’s known for his exploits on the cricket ground. And now, Dwayne Bravo, West Indian cricketer and Team Chennai’s all-rounder, is all set to make his debut with a special number in a Tamil film titled Ula. A source confirms, “Bravo has agreed to dance for a song in the film. He is likely to shoot in Chennai in the coming week. It will be peppy and fast-paced.