Actress Isha Talwar Interview, Profile

 I want to be an actor someday: Isha Talwar

Isha Talwar

Isha Talwar Profile (Biography)
Film actress
Isha Talwar is an Indian film and television actress. After she worked as a model and appeared in various commercial, she made her film debut with the 2012 Malayalam film Thattathin Marayathu.
Born: December 22, 1987 (age 26), Mumbai
Parents: Vinod Talwar
Education: St. Xavier's College-Autonomous, Mumbai
Awards: Asianet Film Award for Best Star Pair

Isha Talwar Interview

After playing the hero's best friend's love interest in Gundejari Gallanthayyinde, Isha Talwar is back. This time as the main love interest of the protagonist Pradeep in Maine Pyar Kiya, a romantic entertainer. The actress assures, "It's a complete romantic film that's sure to leave the audience feeling all mushy inside." It is quite different from the kind of films she's done in Malayalam where she's "experimented with roles like an air hostess, a mother, a post-woman," to name a few.

"It's great to get to try different kind of roles in Mollywood," says the petite actress, who is playing Shalini, who happens to be a childhood friend of Naveen Chintapandu played by Pradeep. "When sparks begin to fly between them, it comes with some inherent awkwardness.

Discovering that you are in love with your childhood pal can be very bizarre. It is weird to fall in love with a childhood buddy isn't it? You're not supposed to fall in love ideally and it's very confusing and a lot of us would have gone through that confusion... it's really a fine line and that's something that many will identify with," says Isha who admittedly hasn't ever faced that situation for real. "Never!" she says emphatically.

However, the actress reckons the real romance to watch out for in the movie is between Pradeep and Posani Krishna Murali. "Seriously, I'm not kidding. Posani is truly madly in love with him. You have to watch it to find out," says the actress who seems to have developed quite a liking for Hyderabadi food in particular.

Interestingly, it isn't the dum biryani that's her favourite pick. "I don't like the Biryani really. I love chutneys, button idly, pesarattu, podi, rasam... and gongura pickle, I just love it so much, I could marry the man who invented it," shares Isha who reckons "Hyderabad wins hands down when it comes to food in all of South India."

For a Punjabi raised in Mumbai, she seems to have fitted in quite well in the Malayalam industry. "Living in Mumbai you get to meet everybody from everywhere, so really don't have any problems fitting in anywhere," says Isha who happened to land in cinema by fluke.

Even as she was studying Economics at Xavier's College she'd begun modelling and had done over 40 campaigns when one of them landed her a chance to act in Thattathin Marayathu. "Jomon T John, the director of a fairness cream commercial that I did, was working as the cameraman for the movie, and he recommended me. So, yes I was trying to sell fairness cream and became an actress.We have to sell our soul in this industry sometimes," she jokes.

Isha shot to fame playing a traditional Muslim girl, Aisha. The movie went on to be a hit and she was slotted as pretty face to look out for. Though she's acted in nine films, she is hoping to make a name for herself as an actress of class. "I like the fact that people think I'm pretty, love the recognition and fame that my work has brought me...I have over 2 million fans on social media and, it's bizarre! But I love it. Hopefully when people are done with the pretty side of me, I hope do some real acting...I definitely want to be an actor someday," she says.
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Aishwarya Rai Interview

Chit Chat With Aishwarya Rai Interview

With the recently released Robo making waves, Aishwarya Rai talks about what it was like working for the second time with Shankar who directed her for Jeans and now Robo. As for sharing screen space with Superstar Rajinikanth, she says what struck her was his amazing humility. Aishwarya Rai looks forward to Action Replayy and Guzaarish which are releasing back to back

Excerpts from the interview:

You have three major films — Robo, Action Replayy and Guzaarish — releasing back to back.

It was fun for the last two years while the films were being made. For anyone, that's the most exciting time.

You are the only married actress today who has had a consistent career in Bollywood.

I would like say “thank you” but it won't be right to take delight alone in this compliment. There have been many actors who have continued to work after getting married in different decades. In recent times, it had become a preconceived notion that leading ladies would probably not work after marriage but I never paid attention to this even when I was single. I choose to be in films as a professional

With Rajinikanth playing the title role in Robo, do you have a substantial role?

When I work on a film I am not myopic about my role; I see the film in its totality. Of course, my part is important; as an actor I have to be excited about my role

What motivated you to sign on Robo?

First, it was an opportunity to work with Shankar sir and Rajni sir. So when I got an opportunity to work with both of them and on something as technically advanced as Robot, I was more than happy because my dates too could be worked out.

Was it difficult to romance a robo?

I'm kind of spoilt for choices in the film, you will have to see how things correlate and who I romance and who romances me.

What were your thoughts on robots before doing this film?

We have always been subjected to a particular imagery and stereotypical form like the ones shown to us by the toy stores.

Films with special effects have the actors enacting their roles in front of a green screen. Did you find that amusing?

Shankar had to explain lots of things during Jeans.. It was a first for me and it was fascinating. But over a period of time, I have done so many films where we have acted in front of a green screen.

What did you like best about working with Rajinikanth?

I have seen Rajini sir's work, I have read about it, and seen how enthralled his audiences are with what he does. It was amazing to see him do that everyday and do it so simply. He brings a smile to your face. I recognize him as a superstar. But as a person, he is so humble.
 Aishwarya Rai Childhood Photos, Reallife Photos, Marriage Photos
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Aishwarya Rai Interview..RAAVAN

No bonding with Vikram beyond bedroom door: Aishwarya Rai Interview

Bollywood Actress Aishwarya Rai Interview

Aishwarya Rai and south star Vikram share the experience of being part of both the Hindi and Tamil versions of Mani Ratnam’s upcoming film Raavan. But the bonding between the two remained strictly professional, though Ash and her hubby Abhishek Bachchan (who plays her kidnapper in the Hindi version) often invited Vikram to join them for dinner after the long and gruelling shoots so that the actor does not feel left out.

“Just to set the record straight, that (bonding with Vikram) was purely professional that we included him in everything. Before we all let our imaginations go wild, the camaraderie stopped at the bedroom door. Beyond that, it was the two of us,” Ash told reporters while promoting the film at Cannes Film Festival last week.

However, Ash was quick to add that the shoots in the jungles were so gruelling that hardly any time and energy was left for TLC (tender loving care).

“...but the days were long, so you'd really be so bushed and the next morning was so early that you barely had any time for any TLC,” she said.

‘Raavan’ is set for release next month.

IPL is unpredictable: Shilpa Shetty INTERVIEW

Shilpa Shetty tells that as long as people enjoy the game, stars don’t mind being pitted against each other.

Four wins in a row... What’s the feeling like?
IPL is an unpredictable game. The format is such that one doesn’t know what to expect next. Many thought that the first win was a fluke. Now, it makes me proud to receive the congratulatory messages.

Was it frustrating having to deal with the losses?
We are proud owners and not easily flummoxed by losses. But what became a cause of concern more than the losses was when the injuries of the players started setting in. Thankfully, Shane (Warne) juggled a few players and things started falling into place. Shane has a vision and we just followed his sensibilities. Our players might not be big names, but they are talented.

So, what do you think is working for your team — a strategy or your marriage to Raj Kundra?
My marriage has nothing to do with it. It’s the prayers and hard work of the players that’s yielding such results. I certainly can’t take credit for the hard work of the players. In fact, after the initial losses, many had lost faith in Team Jaipur. But with the team’s current performance, examples are being cited as to how a comeback can be made.

Andrew Symonds has started a fresh controversy with Yusuf Pathan accusing him of indulging in sledging. Why do you think Indians are made such soft targets?
Sledging has always been a part of cricket. I don’t think this incident was racist or out of the ordinary. But one certainly has to know where to draw the line. In fact, after seeing Yusuf’s fitting reply through his performance, I have told him that I am going to ask people to sledge you all the more (laughs).

While more on Yusuf, you had tweeted how Yusuf’s family had treated you guys to mutton biryani... We are one big family and come together whenever we have time. Talking about this incident, we had won the match and had another game the next day. Yusuf asked for biryani from his family and to our surprise, it was one big handi that was sent to us. I joked with Yusuf, ‘now I know the secret of your sixes’.

So, how did you guys celebrate the successive wins?
The team is kept under strict control with a disciplinarian like Shane. We hope the team continues to keep up this consistence in performance. What’s more, even Shane Watson will soon be joining us.

Are you expecting to make it to the finals?
Under the present circumstances, we are expecting to reach the semis.

How do you boost the team’s morale?
I tell them: ‘make yourself so valuable that people clamour to buy you during the next season ’.

With so many Bollywood celebs involved in IPL, does winning or losing become a prestige issue?
This has never been the case with me. Such things are great for the media to talk about. Whenever Team Jaipur is playing against any team, I want my team to win. Honestly speaking, as long as people enjoy the game, we don’t mind being pitted against each other (laughs).

Bollywood Actress Celina Jaitley Interview

"I am here to be No. 1" - Celina Jaitley

This is one 'accident' that Celina was waiting for to take place. Being in the industry for 6 years now, she has played a leading lady in close to dozen odd films. Though she may have played an integral part in some of her major films like No Entry, Jaanasheen and Red, she has also enjoyed good success in comic affairs like Golmaal Returns and Tom Dick and Harry.

However, just like any other actor who, despite all the fame and adulation, craves for one film which showcases his/her acting talent to the fullest, even Celina was no different. She patiently waited for that day to arrive when she would be the central protagonist in a dramatic affair that would revolve around her. Accident on Hill Road turned out to be one such film which, as the title suggests, is a gritty dramatic thriller where Celina has managed to make people sit up and notice her act that required her to go way beyond the sexy image that she has built for herself and instead showcase the new facet of her persona. On the eve of the film's release, she chats with us, explains her stance of working in diverse films and her long term goal to be Number One actress in the country one day.

With the kind of emerging market for small yet effective films, is Accident On Hill Road just the right kind of film for you?
Absolutely, this is just the right film and it is arriving at just the right time. In fact I do believe that if it would have come when I had just started my acting career, I may not have been able to do complete justice to it. For this film, I had to not just drain myself emotionally but also go through some physical stress. For starters, I had to chop off my hair. Then I had to also put on some weight to go with the character. I guess the experience that I have gained as an actor over the years helped me portray this real tough character.

So has this turned out to be THE film of your career?
I won't quite say that since I am still young and the good thing is that my whole career is not residing on Accident On Hill Road. But yes, as an actor I am proud of being a part of noir cinema. All these years, the only categorisation has been around commercial and parallel cinema. However, now even noir cinema has emerged. I am glad that such films are being made today.

You just mentioned that you had to cut your hair short for the film. Wasn't it heartbreaking? Why didn't you just go ahead and wear a wig?
(Laughs) That would have meant looking like an alien. You know, when you have very long hair and then go on to wear a short wig, you have to pull all your hair back. It leads to a very funny sight and your head suddenly starts looking like a 'matka'. Since it was a quick schedule, I thought it would be better to cut my hair and give myself the right kind of look for the character.

The film is said to be based on a true story. So what kind of study did you have to do for it?
More than studying for the part, I had to apply myself well and be subtle rather than going over the top. The script also facilitated this since the film belongs to the kind of genre where characters have to underplay their part. For example in a film like No Entry and Golmaal Returns, I could just play myself since the screenplay and dialogues were written in such a manner. Also, I had to be careful about not over acting because the moment you do that, it all starts looking slapstick. In a similar fashion, I played completely real and identifiable character in Accident On Hill Road.

So where does all of this leave the sexy and glamorous Celina? One hopes that she is not left behind...
Absolutely not. The glam part of me will always be alive. It's just that as an actor I have reached the point where I can afford to diversify a little and do a movie
like Accident.... Every actor should now and then dabble in a film belonging to this genre because the world also needs reality.

So after being in the industry for a little over half a decade, do you think that you have got your due?
See, I am doing good work, I am seeing some good appreciation coming my way and I am also getting paid well. I guess this is good enough considering the fact that I don't have parents from the industry and I have learnt everything entirely on my own and grown myself.

Any regrets from the past?
No, because I don't look at the past any more. I make a plan for myself and then I achieve it. I have strived for appreciation, I am working on gaining more of it and I am sure there would be a lot of it in future. My main appreciation is my fans and worldwide following and that can only come from the kind of work that you have done over a period of time. I am here to be Number One and I feel that one day, I would be able to achieve that.

Shamita Shetty Chose to Exit Bigg Boss

'No game show is bigger than my family'

With sister Shilpa Shetty's wedding coming up on November 22, Shamita chose to exit Bigg Boss being up for eviction.

Shamita did not want to miss the wedding, like she missed the engagement a couple of days ago.

She tells Rajul Hegde about her stint in Bigg Boss.

What was the first thing you did after you came out of the house?

The minute I got out, I grabbed the nearest person's phone and called my sister. We are extremely close and I'm so glad I will be able to attend her wedding. I know how difficult it must have been for her to get engaged without me. But since I got to know about her wedding date, I wanted to be with her no matter what. Family comes first for me. I'm happy to be out.

Why has Shilpa brought forward her wedding from January 17 to November 22?

Shilpa had decided to get married on January 17 due to Sunny Deol's shooting schedule in November.

Shilpa and my mom believe in astrology. They must have rescheduled the wedding because of the planetary positions in her astrological charts. Her shooting must have also gotten cancelled. I spoke to her for only five minutes after coming out, so I can't tell you the reason.

How did you react when you learnt about Shilpa's engagement?

(Housemate) Pravesh Rana told me about Shilpa's engagement and the November wedding. He was not sure about the date. I was really confused, upset and restless as I got to know such important news from a stranger. Bigg Boss did not even bother to inform me.

I wanted to ask Bigg Boss whether she was really getting married this month. After three days, they accepted my request and called me to the confession room. A box of ladoos and an envelope were kept on the table. On the cover, it was written that we want to see a child in you more often and keep smiling. I started crying immediately after reading it.

My mother had mentioned in the letter that Shilpa is shooting till November 10 and that I should come out on November 13. I told Bigg Boss that I wanted half an hour to decide. Then I told Bigg Boss that I want to come out; no game show is bigger than my family.

I came out of the confession room and informed everyone of the options given to me. Before I could complete my sentence, they told me that I had to stay another week with them. I was happy to know that they loved me, so I spent another week there.

Were you upset after you heard about Shilpa's engagement?

Yes, I was. But Shilpa had written the letter very sweetly. It was an emotional letter that brought tears to my eyes. I was sad that I missed such an important day but I did not think negatively.

Will your outfit for the wedding be ready on time?

I had spoken to (fashion designer) Tarun Tahiliani before I entered the house, as the wedding was supposed to happen in January. So the basic meeting has already happened. I was worried about who will stitch my clothes within 10 days and how I would manage it. But Shilpa told me that she had organised everything. So I don't have to plan from scratch.

Any lessons learnt at Bigg Boss?

I have done a lot of work like cleaning and cooking. I want to make a dish for Shilpa called Kada prasad (a Sikh prasad made of wheat), which Poonamji (Dhillon) taught me. It is fattening but I will make it for her.

How was your experience in the house?

I learnt some shocking truths when I came out of the house. I did not go there with any plan; it was a show for me. I knew that whatever I would do in the show, it would remain with me till the end of my life. So I did not want to hurt anyone. There was no enemy in the house, though certain people played games. I recognised Rohit's (Verma) attitude. I hope his friends will make him understand. I am fortunate I came out of the house at the right time. It's becoming dirtier now.

Did you make any friends on the show?

Aditi Gowitrikar, Bhakthiyar and Tanaaz Irani are friends for life. I want one of them to win the show. I feel sorry for locking Aditi in jail during one of the tasks.

Will you return to the show?

Honestly, I have just come out and this is just sinking in. I want to go home and prepare for the wedding. I have not thought of the wild card yet.

Sonal Chauhan Hot Gallery & Profile Interview

Favourite Designer: Roberto Cavalli

At home we would find you in: Track/linen pants or shorts and a T-shirt

Bags: Gucci

Shoes: Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Ferragamo, Prada, Fendi

Shades: Gucci, LV, Prada

Hangout: Zenzi and Aurus

Music: A R Rahman's music

Favourite authors: Paulo Coelho, Brian Weiss

Favourite dish: Anything with chicken in it

Cook? Bake cakes

Pets: Love puppies. Direct way to my heart!

Weakness: Shopping. It's actually therapy for me when I am tired or in a bad mood. It helps me to get back into the groove.

She is chic, chilled out and classy. But trust me (or better, trust the oomphy photos in this spread), this babe is like a simmering volcano -- she can erupt in molten appeal when she decides to.

Better known as the Jannat girl, Sonal Chauhan started her Bollywood career starring opposite Emraan Hashmi in the Mahesh Bhatt sleeper hit from summer '08.

But from being the fresh faced girl in that thriller-romance set in the backdrop of cricket betting, to working with (and liking) someone like Saif Ali Khan, she surely has come a long way.

Currently working in painter M F Husain's son Owais Husain's directorial debut Punjab 69, Sonal says she never plans stuff in life for "when I do, it never works out."

Has life changed for you after Jannat?

Yes. For the better, I believe. I get paid more as an actor than I did as a model. I enjoy acting and am trying to make a place for myself. I hope people appreciate my future films as much as they did Jannat.

'Normal girl' is an understatement when you have been the face of Ponds and have won the international Miss Tourism title.

Being a model is different. Only few people recognise you whereas an actor has mass appeal. As a model, life is good but as an actor you live a larger than life experience and it is better. Since my first film released on my birthday I believe it was the best birthday gift I could get.

How is it working with M F Husain's son Owais on your new film?

Owais is an artist. The first time he narrated the script to me it felt as if he was painting his characters on a canvas. Punjab 69 is a love story and has been shot with the sensitivity of an artist. Anurag Sinha from Subhash Ghai's Black and White is paired opposite me and the film has been shot by cinematographer Santosh Sivan. We shot in Chandigarh for 40 days and I just didn't feel like coming back. I bonded well with Owais's sister and wife.

Did you get a chance to interact with M F Husain? What was your experience?

Hussain saab is passionate about film-making and is very fond of Owais, his youngest child. They were in touch on SMS. As he was missing the whole experience, we would update him.

What else in a man turns you on?

I like men who smell good, and have good breath. They should respect women. I would like to date someone who is secure and confident -- a man like Saif Ali Khan.

Saif is a very dignified human being. He is comfortable in his own space and respects his girlfriend, Kareena. He lets her be, is not insecure about her and the best part is that he is not scared to admit to the world that he is madly in love with her. That is great. I would want to have a man like that.

Since Owais is an artist, were you exposed to art during the film?

Art runs in his blood. So, yes I was. We did discuss paintings and famous artists. We also had a lot of shayari on the sets. Owais and his assistant director would make up poems on the weather, sometimes they would dedicate a poem to me. I loved that; it was flattering.

Does the written word turn you on?

Yes. I love it when poetry is written for me. I have tried writing it myself. Recently, at my sister's urging I have started to write a diary. It's fun. I enjoy writing in it. It's like exploring a new side of yourself. Conversations are also important. If a man can't have an engaging conversation, I lose interest pretty fast.

You don't have one in your life right now?

[Chuckles] I am single.

I believe in soul mates. For months now I have been reading books on the subject; so maybe, it's a sign from God. If there is something like soul mates I would like to find mine. They say if you look into a person's eyes you know if it is him.

What kind of men do you like?

I find men in uniform -- navy or army -- very attractive. They have this aura about them. I respect these men who put their lives at stake for us. Playing with their lives, saving the country. My father is in the police.

When anything goes wrong in the country we blame the police force but when things are going well no one praises them. Even during the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, we were scared even to step out of our homes. At times like this, these men show no fear. Imagine what their families go through. When one of them dies in in the line of duty, we give their families some money. Is that enough? Everyone needs to think about this and do something.

After the terrorist attacks, when I went for the peace march at the Gateway of India, I was so moved. When we saluted them, the commandos waved at us. That respect meant a lot to them. I had goose bumps all over my body and tears in my eyes.

Telugu Actress PRIYANKA KOTARI Interview, Photo Gallery

Have you come across any cheesy pick-up lines? As long as you carry yourself with dignity nobody can take advantage of you.

Who is your favourite style icon? Megan Fox, because she is really sexy and carries herself with so much dignity.

What do you like most about Ram Gopal Verma? He is very clear about what he wants and he makes every character look realistic

How comfortable are you with the bikini look in the film? Wearing bikinis is not about having a slim figure. It is about having the right body language and facial expressions. Most heroines wear bikinis these days, but it is not everyone's cup of tea. And those who have a problem with me wearing a bikini, are simply jealous of me. Obviously because they cannot carry the look. But in real-life, I can't even wear a mini skirt; I'm very self-conscious and I transform in front of the camera.

Are you comfortable being called 'hot' and 'sexy'? Of course, people call me cute, hot, pretty and sexy because I am all that on screen. But in real life I am a bundle of emotions. I am a director's actor and I do whatever the director demands of me for the role.

What scares you the most? My mom's anger; I am very scared of her when she screams at me.

Did anything in the jungle scare you while shooting? Yes, I was living with 10 lizards and five frogs in my room. This was in the jungles of Sri Lanka. One day a monkey entered my room and stole my jewellery box. I guess one Sri Lankan monkey is very rich today.

How did you manage to look sexy in the jungle in Agyaat? That's a secret. But generally I do a lot of yoga, exercise and try to think positive at all times.

What's sexier: Nisha or Priyanka? Definitely Priyanka, it was a mistake to have chosen Nisha for a name. I was new in the industry and everyone asked me to have a new name. Hence I went with my screen name in James that was Nisha. My father got agitated and asked me to change my name immediately.

After most of your RGV films turned out to be debacles, do you still hope that Agyaat will resurrect your career? Definitely. We do films with the hope that they become successes, right?

Why did you disappear after Go? I took time off to analyze and study myself. I worked on my diction and dialogue-delivery during the course. I signed on Agyaat after a long time because it gave me some scope to perform.

Shruti Haasan Interview

Shruti Haasan Interview

Shruti HaasanShruti says music is her passion and that is what she lives for. Lead vocalist of Extramentals, Shruti and her boys rocked the crowd at the Hard Rock Café recently, and were met with wolf whistles and a helluva lot of head banging. Hailing from the prestigious Musicians Institute in Hollywood, she says that the school is a haven for budding musicians and will remain one of her most cherished experiences till date. It was when she was living in Los Angeles that the acting bug bit Shruti. It was then that she decided to come back and make her mark as an actress as well.


What kind of acting advice do her parents give her? “I don’t think you can really tell someone how to act. That being said, my parents do tell me what may or may not work. I’m my own master though,” says she.


Initially slotted to make her debut opposite Madhavan in Endredrum Punnagai, the actress opted out due to date hassles and chose Soham Shah’s Luck as her launch vehicle. Even though her film with Maddy didn't work out, Shruti says she is glad about the experience and is looking forward to working with him in the near future.

Bollywood Actress Mugdha Godse Interview

No one would believe that she was once fired while working at a gym in Pune during her college days. Facing this dejection, she'd set her eyes on breaking through the fashion industry in Mumbai and did so with aplomb by winning the Gladrags Megamodel contest as well as landing a role in Madhur Bhandarkar's National Award nominated film Fashion.

Here are 'some of her favourite things'?

Favourite film: Lagaan

Favourite director: Madhur Bhandarkar

Favourite actor and actress: Aamir Khan and Halle Berry

A role you'd kill for: Sridevi's in Sadma

Favourite book: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin S. Sharma

Favourite fragrance: Sunflower by Elizabeth Arden

Favourite designer: Gavin Migual

Fitness mantra: Yoga

Diet regime: Healthy food

Upcoming films: Jail with Madhur Bhandarkar with two more in the pipeline

Favourite singer or band: The Backstreet Boys

I like the incomplete romance in Ghajini: Asin Interview

I like the incomplete romance in Ghajini: Asin

Well known actress in the South, Asin made her debut in Bollywood opposite Aamir Khan in Ghajini that released last week. After starring in original Tamil version opposite Surya, the actress said that working in the Hindi remake posed its own set of challenges.

To be seen next opposite of Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan in Vipul Shah's London dreams, Asin is surely a talent to look out for.

Rajeev Masand: Welcome Asin and congratulations for the success of the film. Let's do some flashback, about a year ago when they came and offered you to do Ghajini again, what was the first question you had when they told you they were to re-make it in Hindi.

Asin: No questions at all. I knew that Aamir Khan wanted to see the Tamil version and that he had heard about it and there was a special screening of the movie for him in Mumbai.

I then received a call from him, which I thought was a very nice gesture from his side. He congratulated me for the film and he absolutely loved it.

He spoke about my character and then we had a conversation at the end of which he casually asked me if I speak Hindi and if i would be interested in doing any Hindi projects and I said yes, if anything interesting comes along I will. Well, I had no idea they were planning to do it in Hindi.

A few days later the production house calls me and tells that they are remaking it and that Aamir Khan is starring in it. They wanted me to do the same role that I did in Tamil. I was excited. There were no questions. I knew the people, I knew the script. Just the excitement.

Rajeev Masand Wasn’t it boring to do the same role, same movie again?.

Asin: I wasn't thinking about it that way. There was a comfort level. I knew the role, the character, the same director. But it wasn't monotonous because the rest of the team was new.

Rajeev Masand: What I enjoyed about Ghajini was the romance and the fact that the romance was unfinished in the film. Even the first step of knowing each other was incomplete.

Asin: I think it is the slight pain that is left with the audience after watching the movie, in fact I got calls from people saying- "you know Kalpana, that was actually Sanjay Singhania".

I think it worked for the film and what we intended got conveyed. I also think that the romance forms a strong emotional base that kind of justifies the pain and action in the film.

For me this romance is quite charming because usually these days we have boy meets girl and some kind of physicality comes in, but this is so pure.

Here the only time they even hold hands or almost hold hands is in the cement slab scene. I found it very beautiful and very rare in cinema these days so that was quite attractive.

Rajeev Masand: A lot of people say that they found the character of Kalpana very refreshing. She is a girl who everyone would like to know, the kind of girl that you almost believe doesn't exist. So how much are you like Kalpana? .

Asin: Well, a lot. In fact I don’t tell so many lies and tall tales, but a lot. I am quite mad that way and so is she. She can be over the top at times and i call her the complete girl package. Because she is naughty, she is nice, she is kind and charming, silly all rolled into one.

Rajeev Masand: Since you have acted in the Tamil version too, were there any changes that you have brought or did you feel there were things that you wanted to improve on?. The romantic track was pretty much faithful in the Hindi one when compared to the Tamil version, but did you do any small little changes yourself?

Asin: Not consciously. I don’t know if something came about sub-consciously because the director and the whole team was particular that she had to be the same, untouched, just like that and it worked so well.

And that is one difficult part about doing a film, something that has worked well, and so magically over there which makes you think, so what is the x-factor that you have to re-create to get the magic all over again.

It's in that moment. In that combination and you don't know what has worked there and it is kind of tough to make it a success again.

Rajeev Masand: Well, best of luck and looking forward to seeing lots more from you

Asin: Thank you.

Katrina Kaif tops the most searched person in Google

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif (Interview) has been the most searched person in the world’s leading search engine, Google.

CNN-IBN caught up with Katrina Kaif on phone to know about her reactions.

CNN-IBN: Katrina thanks very much for speaking to us on CNN-IBN, you are the most popular person on Google, most searched for person on the web, what is it that you think makes you so popular?

Katrina Kaif: I have no idea. I don't think one ever knows why or what to expect and think. I think for me the nicest things are basically the fans that support you, the people who love you and go and see your movies, they are interested in you. They just want to know what you are doing, know about your movies, know about your work. So, I think its really a nice thing. It is really sweet.

CNN-IBN:What's interesting about this list is that you are more popular than the Khans - Shah Rukh, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan and more popular than Akshay Kumar, the person you've co-starred with in so many films.

Katrina Kaif: I have no idea what to say. I guess it is a nice change because I think men are very much dominant in the bollywood the film industry and women come far behind. I think it’s a nice change.

CNN-IBN: Finally, I'm sure your fans would want to know this orkut and facebook are among the most popular seaches as well - do you have an orkut or facebook account?

Katrina Kaif: Facebook, I don't use. There was actually a small incident a while ago where I had to clarify that I actually don't have a facebook account. In terms of the internet, I have a basic knowledge of it. I know a few sites. I don't know all that much about it. I have a gmail account but that's just for e-mails. That's pretty much it.

source:ibnlive.in.com

Bollywood Actress ' Mugdha Godse' Kathak

‘Sitting alone helps me connect with myself’

My workout regime

I try to do 45 minutes of physical activity in a day whether it is gymming or attending my Kathak classes or doing

yoga or swimming. I even love to go some amount of jogging. Basically, I like to keep varying my routine so I don’t get bored of working out everyday.

My daily diet
I eat after every two hours. The first thing I do in the morning is to drink coconut water the minute I wake up from my bed. Then I have my breakfast which comprises eggs, poha or upma or toast. I also eat a fruit. My lunch is mostly dal, roti and subji like palak. But achar (pickle) is a must for me. If there’s no chicken for lunch, then I have a protein shake after the meal. After two to three hours of my lunch, I munch on a chicken sandwich or a protein bar. Whenever I’m hungry I eat some soya sticks. For dinner, it’s mostly hot soup. I may also have salad and grilled chicken or fish. But if I don’t eat anything of these, then I have the same things I have for lunch. And, of course, I do have my protein shake. I also keep munching any healthy stuff till I go off to sleep.

My happiness quotient
When I’m feeling a little low, I like to hang out with my friends or even go out to watch a film. I might even watch a DVD at home or even go out for a drive with friends. At times, I like to sit all by myself and chill alone at home. It helps me to connect with myself.

My idea of relaxation
Yoga for me is the best way to relax as it connects my body and mind and makes me a stronger person. Also, going to a spa and getting a massage
soothes my senses. After work in the day, one needs to relax one’s mind and body to bounce back the next day with greater energy.

Get gorgeous: Look like Ash, Kareena, Yana Gupta, Katrina Kaif, Sushma Reddy, Aditi Govitrikar

Radiant, luscious, gorgeous – these are just some of the words that come to mind while describing the skin of our favourite Hindi film actresses.

We got celebrity skin specialist Dr Aparna Santhanam, who heads the medical services at Kaya Skin Clinic in Mumbai, tell us some of their skin secrets.

Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya Rai makes sure her skin regimen is never affected.

Rated one of the most beautiful women in the world by Hello! magazine, this blue-eyed stunner is naturally beautiful. No matter how grueling the shooting schedule, Ash makes sure her skin regimen is never affected.

Ash's secret: People close to her reveal that Ash is a water freak – she drinks at least eight glasses each day, if not more. A self-confessed naturalist, Ash also relies on natural products from the kitchen – cucumber to soothe her skin, gramflour to exfoliate and milk and yogurt to moisturise.

Dr Santhanam's tip: Sleep your way to a gorgeous, glowing skin.

Lack of sleep is the cause of most skin problems, dark circles, dull skin, pimples, you name it. Your skin thrives on oxygen, which it gets during sleep. So hit the bed at the first opportunity you get and catch up on some zzzzs.

Kareena Kapoor

The current heartthrob of the Hindi film industry (and actor Saif Ali Khan's, too), Kareena Kapoor is one of the luckiest stars -- she has inherited generations of peaches-and-cream complexion, a trademark of the Kapoor dynasty.

Kareena has lost oodles of weight and has acquired a natural blush, only possible with a regular exercise routine (and love, perhaps!). Kareena has often talked about her love for chocolate wraps, which is a known antioxidant to stop the skin from ageing.

Dr Santhanam's tip: A tiring session of any sort of exercise is the best facial you can get. Exercise increases the blood circulation in your body, and the blood gushes up to your face, to give you a happy glow. Exercise also rids your body of all the toxins, reducing pimples and acne.

Exercise can also work wonders in a short time -- just give it three days and you'll see your skin tone improve!

Katrina Kaif

The moment she appeared on the silver screen in the hit film, Maine Pyar Kyon Kiya, her lovely looks and silky Indo-Canadian complexion won our hearts! Katrina Kaif's skin has the unique mixture of the essentially Punjabi texture and an Anglo-Saxon skin tone.

Katrina is often asked about the secret of her skin -- she says it's her addiction to the purifying apricot oil by Anne Semoin.

Dr Santhanam's tip: You need protein to keep your skin looking young - whether your proteins come from fish and egg or almonds, sprouts and soy and pulses to compensate for the lack of protein.

Make sure you include enough protein in your diet. Just to lose weight, don't give up on your nutrition.

Sushma Reddy

t seems like model and actress Sushma Reddy has been around forever, yet she looks as fresh and young as she looked in her first ad film.

What's her secret? "I begin my day with a huge jar of watermelon juice. It is body cleansing. I also love to meditate -- it helps me find inner peace. I think that's the secret of my glow," she says.

Dr Santhanam's tip: Yoga is one of the most common ways to get glorious skin. Follow this five-minute routine every day, and see the difference -- relax your facial muscles through simple Pranayama. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, hold it in for ten seconds and exhale.

Deep breathing, for even half an hour every day, can delay the onset of wrinkles and other signs of ageing on your face.

Yana Gupta

Actress and dancer Yana Gupta personifies the term 'porcelain beauty'. Her skin always sports the freshly scrubbed, delicate look. Yana has a face, which looks even more beautiful without make-up on it than with make-up.

Yana's secret? Coconut water. "I drinks it more religiously than even normal water," says the beauty. Yana also uses no soaps, but just coconut paste to cleanse her skin.

Dr Santhanam's tip: Harsh soaps are a no-no. Exfoliate your skin at least once a week with oats, gramflour or any other scrub that suits your skin. Don't forget to cleanse thoroughly at least twice a day. Remember, sunscreen is your best friend, since weather in India is mostly sunny.

Aditi Govitrikar

When model Aditi Govitrikar walks the ramp, it is impossible to believe that she is a mother of two.

"I think my skin is a product of my Rainbow Diet -- I am a vegetarian and I make sure I add at least three colours in my diet every day. Greens, reds and oranges are my favourite, since they are antioxidant-rich. And, of course, I never forget to moisturise," she says.

Dr Santhanam's tip: Follow this like a religion: cleanse, tone, moisturise.

Get your skin analysed at least once from a dermatologist to know what kind of products suit you. If you look at the ill effects of wrong products, a visit to the dermatologist is totally worth it.

Moisturising is necessary even for oily skin. Never leave home without your moisturiser and sunscreen. It is a healthy habit and not an indulgence!

source:ibnlive.in.com

Bollywood Actress Kareena Kapoor Interview

Indian Express Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta interviews the personality of the week.

Bollywood Actress Sameera Reddy Interview

Telugu Actress Sameera Reddy interview

A home in Chennai?
I love everything about Chennai — place, food, and people. I’m very close to my family and will stay wherever my family stays. So, I am unlikely to relocate from Bombay, but certainly wouldn’t mind a second house in Chennai.

Both Gautham Menon and Surya have talked a lot about Nenjukkul Peidhidum (in Vaaranam Aayiram). How did you feel doing the song?
I really enjoyed it. It was a whole new experience for me; we shot it on a train. It is a modern new age song with expression and simplicity.

Did you relate to this song, which is about love at first sight? Do you believe in it?
Yes I did. Yes I do!

Did you have a problem about Vaaranam Aayiram being a three-heroine subject?
No, I had no problem whatsoever. I loved my role as well as the script. It was a very performance-oriented role.
I’m a big fan of Kakha Kakha. And it’s great to be a part of Surya’s film.

Do you find Surya hot?
My first reaction was that he is a very sweet and down-to-earth person. He is good at what he does. The six-pack just adds the icing on the cake.

You’ve worked in the film industries of several regions. Which one did you most enjoy working in?
It’s got to be Hindi all the way.

You Reddy sisters are a formidable trio when it comes to talent and fame. How well do you bond with Sushma and Meghana?
I am very close to both of them. I seek advice from both, depending on the situation. But at the end of the day, we are three strong-headed independent women with totally different personalities.

You had once said you are a one-man-woman? Is that still valid?
Oh yes. I still stand by that strongly.


After Musafir, you had vowed never to get into erotic scenes again? Has there been a rethink on that?
No, there’s no rethink at all. I entered the industry with the Aur Ahista video by Pankaj Udhas and people loved me in it. I played a simple girl. So, I don’t see any reason why they should be any change of stance. As far as the audience goes, they will like even a saree-clad female in a modern movie if they are talented and have performed well.

You are often called the desi J Lo...
I like dancing and I love J Lo. I love her music, her style. Being compared to her is a matter of honour and privilege.

Are catfights common in Bollywood?
Catfights are common and even I was dragged into it once. But I try to stay as far away from it as is possible in this industry.

We’ve heard you have a terrific nose for business...
My first love is business. I have a lot of ideas in mind but I will step into it when the time is right.

You often walk in your sleep. Tell us any incident we haven’t heard before on this.
We stay on the ninth floor and I used to walk in my sleep towards the big window in the hall. This frightened my parents so much that they ended up putting grills and started double locking the windows!

You’re cagey discussing the men in your life...
I never discuss my private life. Because once you talk about it, people stop focussing on your work and pay more attention to your personal affairs.

There were reports that you and cricketer Ishant Sharma were getting close...
It’s not true. I was just supporting SRK in the IPL where I met Ishant. I spoke to him a couple of times and the media just hyped it.

You had a huge Salman fixation when you were a kid. Have you outgrown that?
My all time favourite is Salman but recently, the new Khan on the block has caught my fancy. Yes, I am talking about Imran Khan.

Tell us about your mobile game you own/created...
I’m crazy about gaming. It was a great honour to be the Bollywood name on a video game. The game made on me is called Sam's Mission, a video game for mobile phones that includes special effects, fights and more. I play a warrior princess who has to fight savages in an ancient Indian city.

We’ve heard how Surya had to perch himself on a stool when shooting with you...
That’s not true... Surya did no such thing. My height was and never has been a problem. We have tall guys in the industry too.

You are still to break into the big league. Is this a conscious decision of playing it steady, slow and strategically?
I like to play challenging roles and I believe in playing it steady. And I have been accepted as a talented person. The Nagesh Kukunoor and Priyadarshan movies in my kitty are proof enough of my talent.


You’ve met George Clooney...
He is the most charming man I have ever met. I was completely stumped by his youthful exuberance and witty nature. We met at the Toronto festival and I had two movies being showcased at the festival and the best part is Clooney knew that. He complimented me for the same.

We have often heard of your Vijay Mallya connection. Are you related?
Yes, we are. But we are distantly related. He is my mom’s second cousin. I am very close to him because, like him, I too am crazy about cars and business.

source:timesofindia

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Bollywood Actresses:

Aamna Shariff
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Amisha Patel
Amrita Arora
Amrita Rao
Ant
Bhumika Chawla
Cilena Jaitley
Deepika Padukone
Gauhar Khan
Gracy Singh
Geniliya Dsouza
Hansika Motwani
Harishita Bhatt
Helen Brodie
Isha Koppika
Isha Sharvani
Jiah khan
Juhi Chawla
Kajol
Kangna Ranaut
Kareena Kapoor
Karisma Kapoor
Katrina Kaif
Kim Sharma
Koena Mitra
Konkana Sen Sharma
Lara Dutta
Madhuri Dixit
Mahima Choudhary
Malaika Arora
Mallika Sherawat
Mamta Kulkarni
Manisha Koirala
Meera
Meghna Naidu
Minissha Lamba
Mumait Khan
Namrata Shirodkar
Nandita Das
Neha Duphia
Nigar Khan
Nisha kothari
Payal Rohatgi
Pooja Batra
Pooja Bedi
Pooja Bhatt
Preeti Jhangiani
Preity Zinta
Priya Gill
Priyanka Chopra
Radhika Sarath Kumar
Raima Sen
Rakhi Sawant
Ramya Krishnan
Rani Mukherjee
Raveena Tondon
Reema Sen
Rimi Sen
Riya Sen
Sameera Reddy
Shamita Shetty
Shilpa Shetty
Sneha Ullal
Soha Ali Khan
Sonali Bandre
Sonali Kulakrni
Sonal Chauhan
Sridevi
Suman Ranganathan
Surveen Chawla
Sushmita Sen
Tabu
Tanushree Dutta
Trisha
Twinkle Khanna
Udita Goswami
Ujjwala Raut
Urmila|
Vaneeza Ahmed
Vasundara Das
Vidya Balan
Yana Gupta

Bollywood Actress ' SARIKA' Interview

'Tahaan shows how conflicts affect children'

Actress Sarika plays the mother of an eight-year-old boy in the troubled Kashmir Valley in her forthcoming film Tahaan and she says that it highlights how conflicts impact children's minds and their lives.

Directed by Santosh Sivan, the movie is set in Kashmir and narrates the story of the young boy Tahaan and his quest across the mountains to find his donkey friend Birbal.

"It is a very simple script like Santosh Sivan's earlier works Malli and Halo. It's a very happy film but at the same time it is very scary because it is a reality that whatever conflicts happen in life it affects children. You only realise it later. We are also addressing an issue with the film," Sarika told IANS in an interview.

Talking about her role in Tahaan, she said: "My role is that of a half-widow who is waiting for her husband to come back. She is sad, but she doesn't show. She has a child who goes to school and he has a donkey. The story is actually about the little boy and his (donkey) friend Birbal.

Contrary to the current unrest in Jammu and Kashmir that was sparked by the allotment and subsequent revocation of 40 hectares of land to the Amarnath shrine board, Sarika revealed that they didn't face any troubles while shooting in the valley.

Sarika in Parzania - National Award Winner 2005 Best Actress

"We were a very small unit of around 20 members and the people there are very cooperative. The womenfolk in Kashmir are amazing," said Sarika, who was here to promote the film that releases Friday.

The actress made her comeback to films in 2006 with an issue-related film called Sacred Evil. She was then seen in Parzania based on the Gujarat riots of 2002 that won her a National Award for Best Actress.

"I kept away from the arc lights because I didn't feel like doing films," said the actress who has also featured in films like Manorama Six Feet Under and Bheja Fry.

Asked if she had a special inclination towards issue-based films, Sarika said: "I don't get attracted to subjects that are issue-based. My career is not going to be issue-based. It is the script that attracts me.

"It has to be an intelligent script and if the script works, a film works and when a film works, the actors work. After all I also have a duty towards the audience to inform them."

During her sabbatical from the big screen, Sarika was involved in costume and sound designing for films. She bagged the National Film Award for Best Costume Design for her ex-husband's historical film Hey Ram in 2000.

The actress, however, says going back to designing is a complete no-no.

"I had designed costumes for 37 films, but now there's no way I'm doing it as you have to meet a lot of individual demands. I've also done some sound designing for a few films and if ever I do anything in designing again, I might do some sound work apart from films if I feel like but no costume designing," she said.

Sarika will next be seen in Hari Puttar, Kacha Limbu and Shoebite and she admits that she likes working with children.

"I love working with kids. But the kids must be disciplined. In fact, I am playing the role of a mother in three films."

Sarika also thinks that it is high time that children are given their due share of recognition in films.

"I think that by virtue of age we do not recognise children as co-stars but as child actors. A co-star is always a co-star no matter what the age," she asserted.

Sarika's daughter Shruti Haasan is making her acting debut opposite R. Madhavan in Nishikant Kamat's yet-to-be-titled film, but Sarika refused to talk about it.

"Ask me only about my films and co-stars. I'm here to promote my film Tahaan," she said.