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Ajnabee, Raaz, Jism, Dhoom 2, Omkara, Race and now Aa Dekhen Zara. What’s this attraction to thrillers Bips?

Well, I have to thank Ajnabee. I never used to watch Hindi films while I was modelling, and because my first film was a thriller, it got me the much acclaimed fame, and there I was in the world of acting. I somewhat have this special love for thrillers and I love watching them. It’s great to be a part of so many thrillers I’ve worked in.

Do you think the mousey-girl-next-door type roles are passe, out, I mean?

Mousey is a little difficult for me to play anyway (laughs). If I did play, I could be a very strange mousey girl. I can’t be little because I am tall (laughs). Jokes apart, a girl-next-door role is definitely not passe. It has been an essential crux of quintessential Bollywood for years, and yes, there is a scope for such roles still but being stylist and glamorous has surely taken over, and that in turn is because the actresses are too glamorous now-a-days.

What’s the best moment you’ve captured on your digi cam so far?

It was 30th of July 2008 when my niece, Nia, was born. I was in the gymnasium when my mother called informing me that the baby was delivered. I rushed back and there she was. A picture perfect moment.

Has there been a high point so far that you look back at and think that where your career has changed direction?

Honestly, I’ve never really thought so much, neither have I planned right from day one where my career will lead me to. For a person who didn’t want to be an actor, then, getting into it full time as a profession, liking the work I do, everything has been different you know. At various points of time, my first film Ajnabee, then Raaz, then people telling me don’t do a Jism and still doing it, going into No Entry to do a full on commercial masala entertainer, then Corporate, Dhoom 2, Race, Bachna Ae Haseeno, I think the high points have been many and I’ve enjoyed every bit of it. No matter what I do, even the smallest of the roles have got me some kind of appreciation, and I thank my audiences for that.

Is it getting easier to juggle being an A list actor who is still single? b I will be single till I get married (laughs) but at the same time I’ve been in a relationship with John since eight years. It feels like me and John, have been a couple for eight years, all going pretty and strong. I’m loving, every bit of our relationship which we are juggling since almost a decade now.

Topic: Actress, Interview

The latest issue of Elle has stunning Sonam Kapoor gracing it in a heavenly white gown

Topic: Actress, Misscellaneous

What’s wrong with Priyanka? Is she hurt her feet? Is the man an orthopedist?

No..noo.. relax guys, there’s nothing wrong with her at all. She just had her feet measured, because she recently visited Salvatore Ferragamo Shoe Musuem in Florence to give her foot print for a wooden shoe that will be displayed at the Musuem.

Awesome, isn’t it?

Topic: Achievement, Actress

I mean not that kind of “blue movie” of course, hehehe…

Akshay is playing with shark along with Sanjay Dutt, Zayed Khan, Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta

Topic: Actor, Movie

Which actress carried the saree look better at the 54th Idea Filmfare Awards?

Topic: Actress, Misscellaneous

While most of our newcomers go on yapping that they are out here to do meaningful roles, meanwhile newcomer Mugdha Godse who showed her talent in her debut flick Fashion doesn’t mind running around the trees strutting her stuff.

Mugdha will be seen dancing and singing around the trees, after all she has been signed by Golmaal fame director Rohit Shetty for his next and is currently busy with Madhur Bhandarkar’s Jail.

She says, ‘’There wasn’t any image building that I was indulging into in any case. ‘I wanted to expand my horizon and Rohit’s film is just the kind that allows me to do that. While I am working with Madhur Bhandarkar on JAIL (paired opposite Neil Nitin Mukesh) after FASHION, I also have this film with Rohit now where I am opposite Fardeen Khan. So it’s all balancing out well.’’

Topic: Actress

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Anil says the couple shared a “magical chemistry” and adds, “As a matter of fact, when I meet them I feel there is something happening.”

“But she says ‘I have to look after him’ and ‘I have to baby sit him’ and that kind of stuff… (I think) this is the beginning of something exciting happening.

“They definitely make a great pair. Both of them look very good together, ”

Recently Dev, 18 and Freida, 24 were seen shopping for a finger band in London, firing of rumors that they are indeed a couple.

An onlooker reveals, “Dev and Frieda seemed completely smitten with each other. They spent 15 minutes in the jeweler’s shop and were quite happy to sign autographs and talk to fans.”

“They paid particular attention to one of the cabinets which was full of the more expensive rings stocked by the store chain. They didn’t buy anything in the end but they certainly spent plenty of time studying the range.”

Topic: Gossip

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan have been bonding a lot lately and are quite helpful towards each other. Aamir reportedly advised Sallu to give up smoking and drinking for his look in Veer, as Aamir feels that Sallu is not looking fit and healthy.

A source says, “He patiently explained the perils of alcoholism to him and told him that he had to take control of his habit before the habit took control of him. He also suggested a revised workout for Salman.”

Sallu whose day does not end without a glass of wine, shunned the wine and followed Aamir’s advice.

Another source says, “It’s true that Salman has given up drinking because he wants to be slim and trim in Veer. The film has a lot of scenes that require Salman to be bare-chested. Therefore he had to build muscle tone.”

When the news was asked to daddy Salim Khan, he said, “Salman is off drinks at the moment. But I can’t comment on whether Salman followed Aamir’s suggestion or not. Salman and Aamir are good friends and that is between them. I choose not to be a part of it.”

Topic: Actor, Misscellaneous

Bollywood filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar is all set to produce television software for Sony Entertainment.

“But I’m certainly not directing anything on television. Where do I have the time? My next feature film ‘Jail’ starts at the end of February. And then I’m planning another very big-budget film this year which I’ll co-produce.

“People probably presumed I was going to be directing stories for television because some of the 10 stories assigned to us are female-centric,” Madhur said.

The television wing of his firm is being run by two filmmaker-friends Ashok Pundit and Raman Kumar.

Madhur said: “The television wing of my company, Bhandarkar Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., will be looked after completely by Raman and Ashok. They’ll choose the directors to make these telefilms.”

Already on board are Suhail Tarari, Anand Rai and Javed Sayyed.

“And we’re looking at several bright new names, directors who don’t necessarily regard television as a stepping stone to feature films. I think television today has a life far beyond cinema and we need to treat it as a separate unit. Both Raman and Ashok are experienced hands at Indian television. I don’t have to worry.”

Topic: Actor, Misscellaneous

After Tabu and Irfan Khan played in a Hollywood movie in Namesake, this time Shilpa Shetty will play with Xia Yu, who is considered the Shah Rukh Khan from China.

The movie, who is co-produced by Sharad Hegde and Tracy Shiyun and directed by R. Sarath, revolves around Goutami (Shilpa), an accomplished Odissi dancer and a talented artist Jai Leang (Yu) and follows the journey of their respective lives until they are separated and brought together again by destiny.

“The Desire, the movie’s name is very prestigious project for us. We have tried to go beyond the boundary of land as well as shackled emotions in the film. It deals with the sensibilities of creative people in the most sensitive manner,” said Hegde.

Topic: Actress, Movie