Those who’ve seen the Amitabh Bachchan -Amjad Khan film Yaarana will recall that Big B goes through an entire sequence saying ‘kaccha papad pakka papad’ much to the chagrin of his co-star Neetu Singh.
Now, Shahid Kapoor will be seen mouthing the same line in his next film Chance Pe Dance where he plays a struggler wanting to make it big in Bollywood.
It’s a well known acting technique where actors mouth tongue twisters to get their pronunciation right. It’s believed that Shahid religiously does these exercises every morning.
It’s surprising though, to learn that he still needs to do these recitation each day, considering that in his last film there were more than enough tongue twisters thanks to the “Sa ko Fa” bit of Kaminey.
Here’s more power to the perfectionist Fahid!
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A one time successful model,Arjun Rampal’s foray into films seemed like a natural transition. He made his debut with Moksha in 2001, but his initial years in Bollywood did not help him get recognised as a performer. It was really Rampal’s second innings and clear dedication that gave him the much suited tag of a star performer.
Be it his villainous role in Farah Khan’s Om Shanti Om or his rocking performance as a rocker in Rock On, it’s only a matter of time before Arjun will be counted among the cream of Bollywood. As is obvious that he has the making of a star, be it his good looks, a husky voice, and a series of acclaimed performances.
Married to a former Miss India and a gorgeous supermodel Mehr Jessia, and blessed with two daughters, Arjun is definitely professionally and personally a happy man. On that note we would like to wish Arjun Rampal, a very happy birthday. You too can send in your wishes by posting them below.
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Mani Ratnam ’s Raavana, which is an adaptation of the Ramayana and Prakash Jha’s Rajneeti that is based on the Mahabharata, will release between two weeks of each other.
Initially, both the films were expected to hit the theatres in February 2010. But, due to the multiplex owners strike and a complex melee of other things the two epic films have been pushed to May 2010.
Trade circles are excited as the contemporary versions of the most followed Indian mythological tales will be pitted against one another. Raavana is very important for Aishwarya , who is playing Sita. So is Rajneeti for Katrina. An actor from the unit said, "Rajneeti is a very taut confrontation drama which will showcase Katrina in new light."
The two films have had their fair share of controversies. Nana Patekar walked out of Rajneeti three days before the film’s shooting came to an end, whereas, Bipasha Basu had to exit Raavana hours before the shoot.
Floods ravaged the sets of Raavana; and Manoj Bajpai’s accident put a small spoke in Rajneeti’s progress. And yet when it comes to the release, both films are expected to release around the same time.
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Everybody knows that Hrithik Roshan is quite close to the brother sister duo of Farhan and Zoya Akhtar. After all, why else would he consent to playing second fiddle to Farhan in Zoya’s debut venture, ’Luck By Chance’, this after playing the lead in Farhan’s second directorial venture ’Lakshya’.
Expectedly, he is very much a part of Zoya’s next movie, which is said to be a road film. The film’s title has yet to be finalized but the star cast has more or less been fixed. Besides Farhan and Hrithik, Zoya has also roped in Abhay Deol . The film will about the adventures that the three of them get into as they set off on a wild trip. Well, so far, so good.
But it seems that Hrithik is not satisfied with just playing actor in the movie. He is reported to have shown a keen interest in styling the looks of the main characters in the movie as well. According to reports, the actor will be working on the look, and clothes with Zoya and the designers. Guess, it is quite in character with Hrithik, only this time he may be credited with the styling.
But the actor is known to be quite involved in the making of his films, almost to the degree of being obsessed by his work. Like Aamir Khan before him, he is another actor who thinks not just like an actor but also like the director. Hrithik is even known to sit in on the music recording sessions for his home movies and contributes quite positively to the entire creative process. What he would be doing for Zoya is probably just an extension of that.
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Neha Dhupia is one of the rare actors today who are happy juggling genres and kind of cinema being generated out of Bollywood. She is continuing to make her presence felt in hardcore commercial mainstream by working in a Singh Is Kinng and a De Dana Dan. Meanwhile, she is also content with being a prominent face in new age offbeat cinema like Mithya, Dasvidaniya and also (to be released) Raat Gayi Baat Gayi, I Am 24 and Pappu Can’t Dance Saala. Joginder Tuteja catches up with Neha (who is looking at an eventful phase ahead with De Dana Dan and Raat Gayi Baat Gayi lined up) and tries to ascertain her state of mind.
You are one of the rare actors around, who is seemingly quite comfortable shifting genres. Are you happy with the situation you are in?
[Pauses before replying] It’s a strange situation actually. Ideally I should be happy but then the fact is that people seem to be talking about my films post their release. For example, Mithya was a success and you are talking about it with me today. But at that time, there could have been a lot more awareness. Same holds good for Dasvidaniya . I knew it was a small role but I knew the impact that it created as a part of the narrative. I was appreciated as well but the buzz and hype was not the kind that everyone attached with the film deserved. That’s the kind of stuff that disheartens me to a certain level.
Yes, you do sound disheartened for sure...
Yeah, it’s unfortunate because the films I feel strongly about have been spoken and written about the least. And no, it’s not about me shifting genres. Personally, I give it all to a film, whether it is made in the budget of 5 crores or 50. However, I won’t deny that creativity comes out more in smaller films. Reason being that there is this strong responsibility factor that comes in.
One believes though that even in multi star-cast affair like De Dana Dan which has been mounted on a good scale, you did get a sense of responsibility. Even though Katrina Kaif is the leading lady in the film, you must be having an important role to play, right?
Really, I didn’t have many shooting days with Katrina or for that matter Sameera, so I don’t know what they are doing, how much is their role and what’s my comparative standing in the film. What I know is that there are 26 odd characters in the film, all of whom are there for a reason. Yes, it is quite hard to prove yourself in a set up like this and for that you need to have a faith in the director.
This is why you trusted him blindly when he thought of you as a ’naughty’ con girl?
[Laughs] Priyan sir said that he felt I possessed an ability to lie with a straight face. That’s really funny that he thinks like that because I believe I am one of the most honest people around. But somehow, he wanted to incorporate that element in my character which goes by the name of Anu. She is club singer who has a ’bindaas’ attitude towards life and is a huge advantage taker.
In addition, you also got an item number ’Hotty Naughty’ for yourself?
But puhleeze, I hope people don’t misconstrue that I am in the movie just for an item song. This song establishes my character but I am there throughout the film’s narrative. What really is this narrative? Please don’t ask because it is so difficult to explain. In a Priyan setup, it is difficult to do that. You just take instructions and do what you have been told to do. Not many actors have any clue though of what is happening to other actors. It’s just that when you see the final outcome, you get to know the why, where and how of affairs.
Not many are aware that this is not the first time you are working with Priyadarshan. Though Garam Masala was relatively shorter, it was a full fledged character (of Kareena’s confidante) in Chup Chup Ke. Never felt like bragging about it?
What’s the point? It’s great that he ropes me in by himself whenever he feels there is a good part out there for me. When you get a good character to enact and do your job honestly, you are bound to be noticed. In De Dana Dan, I am doing something completely different from what I have done. I am not romantically linked to any of the characters in the film but make a lot of difference to the comic side.
Everyone seems to be saying in unison that this is Priyadarshan’s best work till date...
Add me to the list. De Dana Dan is a great film and it is indeed Priyan Sir’s best work. I am not saying for the heck of it; I really feel it. Akshay, Suniel, Paresh - everyone has done really great in it. The biggest entertainers are back - now how much back and far is for the audiences to judge and comment.
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We all are aware of the fact that Kelly Dorjee and Dino Morea are now history for actress Lara Dutta for the stunner has gone ahead and chosen her man of the moment and that’s none other than Tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi.
According to reports, the duo is apparently living in together in London as Lara has ample time to spend with beau these days.
Though the reports of an affair between Lara and Mahesh have been doing the rounds for some time now but Lara (who recently split from Dino Morea) has been dismissing the link-up as rubbish, saying Mahesh ’s celebrity management company handles her portfolio and this is the only connection she has with him.
But what’s peculiar here is the fact that the two have been spotted in London quite a few times. They are said to have checked into JW Marriott hotel and are apparently staying in the same suite.
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