Deepika Padukone: My double role in CC2C was quite challenging

Deepika Padukone essays a double role in Nikhil Advani directed CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA. She has two distinct looks in the film, one which is pure Indian while other which is Chinese. Incidentally two characters that Deepika portrays are twins in the film. 'Yet again, I have a double role to enact in a film. In my first film OM SHANTI OM, I had a double role too though it was separated by 25 odd years. It was the case of being 'born again'. However, the difference this time around is that both the characters belong to the same times', says Deepika while maintaining that it wasn't easy to be playing both the parts. In this Rohan Sippy production, she plays the role of Sakhi a.k.a. Ms. TSM (Tele Shoppers Media) who has embarked on a journey to pay homage to the land of her birth and her dead father and twin. Her other role requires her to enact the part of a sexy femme fatale who is interestingly named 'Meow Meow'. 'It was quite challenging to be doing a double role in CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA. While the Indian girl is sweet and simple, the Chinese is energetic, athletic and sexy. I am happy to have got an opportunity to play a simple as well as a sexy girl in one single film', adds Deepika. Says Nikhil Advani, 'With Akshay Kumar being cast as 'Sidhu', we had to find a very special girl. She had to be someone who could be comfortable playing a very beautiful Ms. TSN and at the same time turn into a fabulously sexy femme fatale Meow Meow. Basically the girl in the film had to be someone who was fresh, physically very fit and a good actress. Luckily the most exciting debutante actress to hit Bollywood films in a while, Deepika Padukone, came on board and we had our casting in place.' Final words of reassurance come from Ramesh Sippy as he states – 'Look out for this girl'!

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Muslim crew of My Name is Khan denied US Visa

By now its common knowledge that after doing all the publicity and promotional drive for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Shahrukh Khan has embarked along with good friend Karan Johar to Los Angeles for the shooting of his next film My Name Is Khan. The film re-unites the super-hit jodi of SRK and Kajol after a hiatus of nearly 7 years (they were last seen in Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham in 2001)However, even before shooting could commence in full swing, the unit of My Name Is Khan has been hit by a roadblock. Some Muslim members from the cast and crew of the film have been denied US visas. Among these include SRK's personal staff and also actor Aamir Bashir (who was last seen in A Wednesday).
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Raaz - The Mystery Continues

Raaz - The Mystery Continues ( Hindi Film Songs , )

Album Review-Not BadBy Usha LakraAudiences know what to expect from a Vishesh Films movie. Over the last two decades they have given some of the best musical hits. ‘Raaz- The Mystery Continues’, tentatively a sequel to ‘Raaz’, will not disappoint music lovers, though the album is not in the same league as the Bhatts’ past hit albums like ‘Jannat’, ‘Kalyug’ or ‘Zeher’.The movie, being directed by Mohit Suri, has a line of talented composers for the album – Raju Singh, Sharib-Toshi, Gourov Dasgupta and Pranay M Rijia. Lyrics are penned by their favourite Sayeed Qadri along with Kumaar.Bandaa ReThe track is a blend of rock music with realistic lyrics. Composed by Gourov Dasgupta, using Saint Kabir words with Bhagvad Gita shlokas, this song is very unusual for a Mahesh Bhatt film. The track can also remind you of a song like ‘Bande’ from ‘Black Friday’. The song has a brooding effect just like the movie’s theme and is vocalized with great energy by Krishna S. Kaisa Yeh Raaz HaiThis song by Pranay M Rijia appears to be composed in the mood of ‘Yahan pe sab Shanti hai’ track from ‘Raaz’. But the song with quizzical notes fails to evoke that serious and intense mood. Kay Kay has done an average job of rendering this song.MaahiThis track is the main attraction of the album and sounds like a typical Vishesh Films’ song. This Sharib and Toshi rendition is a forceful number. Kangana is looking immaculate in the picturisation and the song is an apt choice for the film’s promotion.It’s another version ‘Rock with me’ is more of a filler in the album, but proves to be a good track for disc goers and club-hoppers.O JaanaYou can be forgiven for thinking that this is a Pritam composition. But it is Raju Singh who takes the credit for this party number with average lyrics. Kay Kay expectedly sings the song with required punch and energy.The remix version ‘Dance with me’ has a club-lounge kinda feel.SoniyoThis is a mellow track but not that mellifluous. A nice rendition by Sonu Nigam, quite an expert in singing such numbers, while complementing him is the voice of Shreya Ghosal, and English lines are sung by Neeraj Shridhar. The song has serene, balmy feel. This song is best till now by Raju Singh.Soniyo - From The HeartKrishna S. wields the microphone with élan and gives the song a different mood. The song is set to a melodious scale and you will be mesmerized by the use of mouth organ in the music. Well, the entire album is not that dramatic like the movie sounds, neither has it the expected spooky effect. But it offers a good compilation for music lovers. And to compare Raaz-TMC with Nadeem Shravan’s ‘Raaz’ is inevitable. But this album will not disappoint, instead will leave you entertained just like the other albums from the Bhatt camp.Rating: ***Album Songs

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Akshay's Jumbo meal

Plot-wise, Jumbo is a stereotypical revenge drama. Even so, this time it's a sweet-looking elephant and not a gun-toting Amitabh Bachchan [Images] looking to serve justice. That, pretty much, makes all the difference.
Although the 3D animation isn't half bad, it cannot compete with the standards of Horton Hears a Who or Over the Hedge. Sadly, we are accustomed to such mediocrity that Jumbo shines like a beacon in comparison. Also, the character (expressive, assorted and charming) and background (rich detailing, ornate designs) art are quite nicely done contributing to the allure of the final product.
Of the voicing talents, Dimple Kapadia and Rajpal Yadav (he's what Donkey was to Shrek and Flounder to Ariel) shine best. Both the actors are effortlessly in sync with the mood and temperament of the characters they play. While Dimple is emotional and wonderful as 'Ma', Yadav aims for the laughs with his energetic commentary and banter.
As for 'Bad-man' Gulshan Grover, he expectedly renders sufficient terror in Bakhtavar's menacing tone.
Akshay Kumar doesn't have a traditionally strong baritone but he underplays the huskiness lending kindness, integrity and, most of all, familiarity to his animated alter ego.
At the end of the day, Jumbo is a fun entertainer about the making of a warrior-elephant with tons of action, lovable characters, awww-inducing moments and can-do spirit.

Akshay's Jumbo meal!

December 24, 2008 18:45 IST
What's it about Dumbo, Horton or even Heffalumps that makes them so disarming, cute and cuddly at once? Big ears? Bouncy belly? Wide, innocent eyes? Quite contrary to their enormous size, elephants enjoy a loveable, soft-hearted image in the world of cartoons.
To play upon this conditioning enters Jumbo, originally a Thai-animation film Khan Kluay whose rights were purchased by Percept Picture Company (the makers of Hanuman [Images]) to dub it in Hindi and make it available to us.
The upgraded version opens with Akshay Kumar [Images] playing a superstar to the hilt -- vivaciously swinging to the pop beats of 'Everything's gonna be alright' (a catchy composition by Ram Sampath) before he proceeds to tell an inquisitive boy the inspiring tale of a jungle elephant Jaiveer, fondly addressed as Jumbo.
Inside the animated world of our mauve-skinned titular hero, we are introduced to a whole bunch of colourful forest inhabitants. Instead of joining other baby elephants at play, Jumbo amuses himself with a game of hide-and-seek in company of a bunch of frogs at the lotus pond. Although he's not entirely enjoying himself, Jumbo is wary of the bullies in his tribe taunting him about his father, previously a royal elephant, Yudhveer's mysterious disappearance.

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Aamir Khan’s eight-pack abs is real

But Aamir Khan confirms his 8-pack abs is very much real.He worked hard over one year to perfect the look. Knowing the perfectionist Aamir, it wouldn’t come as a surprise.
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Deepika Padukone on cover of The Man and Elle
Deepika Padukone shot to fame with her first movie, Om Shanti Om and consolidated her position with the success of Bachna Ae Haseeno. Her zooming popularity is proved by the fact that she graces the cover of the latest issues of two big magazines- The Man and Elle.

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On the other hand Elle features Deepika in a shiny green silk and leather embellished dress, designed by Manish Arora. The special anniversary issue also gives a low down on Elle’s 50 Most Stylish People and on the 100 top peoples, things, places and trends that shaped the year 2008.
Latest buzz associated with Deepika is her forthcoming movie Chandni Chowk to China. Her magazine appearances are timely to promote her latest movie.
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Aamir Khan changes image for 3 Idiots

Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the movie features Aamir as Ryan, a college student. Ryan is a handsome and adventurous guy who loves his friends more than his parents. For the softer look of a collegian, Aamir has to look leaner, slightly hunched and all covered up.
Aamir Khan is known to be inclined towards method acting, to the extent it is practiced in Bollywood. “He is not the kind who will appear shirtless only because he’s built this body,” according to a source.
Raj Kumar Hirani of Munnabhai Fame has etched out the role of Ryan in a unique way. and Aamir is trusting him completely with it.
“He’s not interfering on the sets and doesn’t even give his input to Raju,” the source said, “he’s concentrating on getting into his character and he’s got full faith in Raju’s script and direction.”
Based on Chetan Bhagat’s best selling novel Five Point Someone, the movie will start shooting in early December in Bangalore. Major part of the movie will be shot in Bangalore. Kareena Kapoor plays the female lead.
The movie will release in mid-2009.
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Kareena Kapoor

Birth name: Kareena Randhir Kapoor
DOB: 21 September, 1980
Staus: Dating Saif Ali Khan
Ex- Boyfriend: Shahid Kapoor
Debut movie: Refugee
No of Marriages: None
Most Remembered For: Kissing case with Shahid Kapoor
Litigations involved: None
Jail term served: None
Biography: Kareena comes from the country’s first acting family and is the daughter of actor Randhir Kappor. Her elder sister Karisma Kapoor is also a well-known actress. Her mom separated from her dad because her dad would not allow them to become actresses.She did her schooling in Bombay and at Dehra Dun’s prestigious Welham Girls’ School. She was also at Harvard for a very brief period.
Kareena made her debut with ‘Refugee’ in 2000. It was also the film that launched Abhishek Bachchan’s career. Kareena was actually slated to star in the biggest hit of that year Kaho Naa Pyar Hai, but for some reason dropped out. She says she is glad to have done so. Today after more than 30 films to her kitty, Kareena is one of the most influential actresses in Bollywood.
She makes headlines regarding who she is with……
FavouritesFood: Chinese cuisine
Destination: She loves holidaying in London and never fails to have the thin crust pizza at "HARRODS" or visit "CHINA TOWN" in Piccadilly.
Actor: Shahrukh Khan. She thought of him as God!
Films: Awaara, Sangam, Bobby, Kal Aaj Aur Kal.

Vidya Balan

Birth Name: Vidya P. Balan
DOB: 1 January, 1978
Status: Single
Debut movie: Parineeta
No of Marriages: None
Most Remembered For: Parineeta, Laage Raho Munna Bhai
Litigations involved: None
Jail terms served: None
Biography: Born in a Tamil-speaking Balan family on January 1, 1978 in Palghat, Kerala, India, Balan and her family re-located at Road No. 11, near Ambedkar Garden, Chembur. She studied in Bombay and also performed in Prithvi Theaters' workshops. She began her screen career with commercials in 1998. She also appeared in three music videos for Pankaj Udhas, Euphoria, and Shubha Mudgal. She then appeared in Ekta Kapoor’s TV serial “Hum Paanch” and Ashok Pandit’s "Hanste Khelte” In 2003 Vidya appeared in a Bengali film “Bhaalo Theko.” In 2005 she made her Hindi film debut with Parineeta. Her performances have led to favourable receptions from critics and in the short span that she has had in Bollywood, Vidya is already an actress to reckon with. Her last two films Hey Babyy and Bhool Bhulaiya were hits.
Causes associated with: Supports education for young Indians by promoting children's books; is associated with Americans for Aids Research; with Hale House - that provides support and housing for children born with HIV and drug abuse; as well as hosting forums and attending events for Harvard Aids Institute.
Favourites
Outfits: Sari
Hero: Amitabh Bachchan, Mohan Lal
Heroine: Madhuri Dixit
Romantic Films: Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Dil Se and One Fine Day
Perfume: Elizabeth Arden

priyanka chopra

Birth Name: Priyanka Ashok Chopra
DOB: 18 July 1982
Status: Single
Debut movie: The Hero: Love Story of a Spy
No of marriages with names of spouse: None, Dating Harman Baweja
Most remembered for: Her role in Aitraaz opposite Akshay Kumar Jail term served: None
Famous pairing: Akshay Kumar
Litigations involved: Ongoing case against her former private secretary Prakash Jaju. Prakash Jaju filed a case against Priyanka with regards to his financial dealings with Priyanka. The courts have now issued an arrest warrant against Priyanka’s dad Ashok Chopra.
Biography: Priyanka was born on July 18, 1982. The Chopra family consisting of her dad, Dr. Ashok and mom, Dr. Madhu, Priyanka and her younger brother. Her family has nick-named her Mimi.
Priyanka was born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, she spent her childhood in Rae Barreilly, and did her schooling in Lucknow, in the La Martiniere Girls' School after which shey re-located to the U.S. where she studied in Newton's Newton North High School and then in Cedar Rapid's John F. Kennedy High School in Massachusetts and Iowa
In 2000 she returned to India and enrolled in Jai Hind College and Basant Singh Institute of Science in Churchgate, Bombay, but had to leave abruptly as she was crowned Miss India. She was subsequently crowned Miss World in the same year - a year which proved to be a year for Indian Beauty Queens - as Lara Dutta and Dia Mirza were also crowned Miss Universe and Miss Asia Pacific respectively. Ironically, beauty pageants are banned in India's conservative state, Uttar Pradesh.
After completing her responsibilities as a Beauty Queen, she first appeared on the tinsel screen in India in a Tamil movie 'Thamizhan'.
She made her debut in Bollywood with 'The Hero' in 2002, and then went on to act in over 28 movies, as well as lent her voice as a playback singer in 'Barsaat (2005)'. She has won 11 awards to date for her performance in 'Andaaz', 'Aitraaz', 'The Hero', 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', & 'Krrish'.
Favourites
Colour – Pink Clothing- Sarees Actors - Kishore Kumar, Mel Gibson Cuisine-Dish Lasagna, Makki roti and sarson kasaag
Endorsements: Pepsi Café Chino, Tag Heuer, Spice Mobile, Lux Crystal Shine, J Hampstead.

katrina kaif

Birth Name: Katrina Kaif DOB: July 16, 1984 Status: Dating- Salman Khan Debut Movie: Boom (2003)
Marriages None Most Remembered For Jasmeet Singh- Namaste London Litigations None Jail Term None Famous Pairing Akshay Kumar Biography: Born to a mother of British origin and a father of Kashmiri Indian origin, one of 8 siblings, Katrina Kaif was born in Hong Kong. She lived most of her life in Hawaii after which she moved to London during her early teens. She started off her modeling career at 14, with a jewellery campaign and soon became the face of Lakme. And not too long after that Kaizad Gustad offered her Boom in 2003.
Katrina Kaif has transformed herself from a non hindi speaking model to one of the busiest actoresses today. She's certainly worked hard, from dubbing for Namaste London herself, to learning Kathak and practicing the dance everyday for 7 hours nonstop - the actress has been working very hard at her Bollywood career! In her relatively short career in the film industry, Katrina is already working with some of the biggest banners and filmmakers in the industry. Although controversy has occasionally dogged her, with Salman Khan's trial cases and her having worn a skirt at a place of worship which created a lot of furore. Favourite Designers: Vikram Phadnis, Gucci, Valentino, Versace Causes associated with: None Endorsements: Veet, Dyna.

Bipasha Basu

Birth Name: Bipasha Basu
DOB: 7 Jan 1979
Status: Dating John Abraham
Ex-Partners: Dino Morea
Debut film: Ajnabee
No of Marriages: None
Most Remembered For: Ajnabee, Jism, Raaz
Litigations involved: None
Jail term served: None
Causes associated with: NA
Star endorses: Pantaloons, Kinetic-SYM, Reebok
Biography: Bipasha Basu, the sultry actress, grew up wanting to become a doctor. She became a Ford Supermodel at the age 17. But with Bollywood beckoning her, the Bengali model made her debut with 'Ajnabee' in 2001 to much critical acclaim. Her subsequent acts in 'Raaz', 'Jism', 'No Entry', 'Phir Hera Pheri', 'Corporate' &'Dhoom 2' ensured her position as a leading lady. In 2006, she was listed No.7 among Bollywood’s top actresses. The same year, she was listed #2 by UK magazine Eastern Eye in "Asia's Sexiest Women."
Bipasha comes from a Bengali family and speaks Hindi, English and Bengali fluently.
Favourites
Colour : Pink
Food: Biryani
Place: Paris
Actor: Brad Pitt and Aamir Khan
Actress: Katherine Hepburn
Music: Strings and Atif Aslam
Designer: Cavalli, Chanel, Rocky S
Sports: Basketball, Soccer and Moto-GP

Vivek Oberoi

Birth name: Vivek Anand Oberoi
DOB: 3 September, 1976
Status: Single
Former Girlfriends: Gurpreet Gill, Aishwarya Rai
Debut Movie: Company
Biography: Son of actor Suresh Oberoi, Vivek Oberoi started off as a script writer at a young age. He made his acting debut in Ram Gopal Varma’s gangster flick Company (2002). His role was a negative one and a big risk at that. But his performance was too good to ignore and Bollywood took notice of this new talent. His next big hit was Saathiya(2002) and everybody thought a big star was already born. That was until he ran into a controversy involving Salman and himself. Vivek had called a press conference wherein he unleased his fury against a man who had been the media’s whipping boy till then. That incident proved so counter-productive for Vivek that four years later, it has been reported that certain actresses have their reservations about working with Oberoi. Vivek has since struggled to cement his place in Bollywood but with hits like Shootout at Lokhandwala it seems the actor might just be able to salvage his career.
No of Marriages: None (was engaged to Gurpreet Gill but got broken off)
Most Remembered For: Saathiya
Litigations involved: None
Jail term served: None
Causes associated with: Helped re-build a village which was hit by Tsunami in Tamil Nadu

thsshar kapoor

Birth Name: Tusshar Ravi Kapoor DOB: 20 November, 1976 Status: Single Debut movie: Mujhe Kuch kehna hai in 2001 Marriages: None Litigations involved: None Jail term served: None Biography: Tusshar is the son of yesteryears superstar Jeetendra and brother of TV Queen Ekta kapoor. TV producer Shobha Kapoor is his mother. He made his debut opposite Kareen Kapoor in Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai and the movie was a huge hit. After that however, he acted in a string of flops like Kuchh To Hai, Jeena Sirf Mere Liye, among others. His performance in Khakee was critically acclaimed and Golmaal, Kya Kool Hain Hum and Shootout at Lokhandwala are the biggest hits of his career, all of them are multistarrers. His sister Ekta promotes him a lot and takes him in all her movies. His career has not been the most successful one in Bollywood. On the personal front, he has been linked to actress Anita Hassanandani, who is a good friend of Ekta Kapoor. He resides with his family in Mumbai. He will next be seen in Golmaal Returns and C kkompany. Famous Pairing: Kareena Kapoor in Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai Most remebered for: his comic turns in Kya kool Hain Hum and Golmaal. Favourites: Favourite Jeetendra movies: Parichay, Caravan, Khudgarz and Humjoli Drink: Coconut water Hollywood actress: Julia Roberts Causes: He lent his voice for a film on cancer by the Cancer Aid and research Foundation Endorsements: None

Shahid Kapur

Birth name: Shahid Kapur
DOB: 25 Feb 1981
Status: Single
Former Partners: Hrishita Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor
Debut movie: Ishq Vishk
No.of Marriages: None
Most Remembered For: Kareena Kapoor
Litigations involved: None currently
Jail term served: None
Causes associated with: None
Star endorses: Pepsi, Clinic All Clear
Biography: Shahid Kapur, the heart-throb of many a young girl, is known more for his ex-relationship with Kareena Kapoor. At a young age Shahid acted in ads and played as extras in a few films before making his debut with Ishq Vishk in 2003. His performance in the film won him accolades. However, many of his subsequent films did not do well at the box office. But it did not stop Shahid from garnering a large female fan base. Girls love this chocolate faced boy. His affair with Kareena Kapoor was a widely publicized one.
Shahid is the son of actor Pankaj Kapur and actress Neelima Azim. She grew up with her mother.

John Abraham

Birth Name: Farhan Abraham
DOB: 17 December 1972
Status: Dating Bipasha Basu
Debut: Jism
No of Marriages: None
Most Remembered For: Dhoom
Litigations Involved: Once police filed case for negligent driving in 2006
Jail Terms Served: None
Biography: He is one of the most successful male models in India. Son of a Christian father and an Iranian mother, John’s exceptional good looks, macho body, baby smiles, and nice character made him the highest-paid supermodel in India. He made his debut in Jism (2003). He had to endure a string of flops before his first blockbuster smash hit came in the year 2004 when he played the antihero Kabir in Dhoom (2004). Known more for his striking looks than his acting abilities, John is on record saying,"I don't have a problem being labeled a sex symbol though I personally don't feel very sexy about myself. There's no harm in my creating a niche for myself in a certain bracket." He will be seen in Deepa Mehta's new film Luna starring Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz and Chris Cooper.
Favourites:
Brand: John Abraham (own label) JeansShopping: DubaiCuisine: Veggie foodStar endorses: Bombay Dyeing, Castrol, Clinic, and Wrangler

shiefli khan

Birthname: Saif Ali Khan
DOB: 16th August, 1970
Status: Dating Kareena Kapoor, Has Dated Rozza Catalano and was married to Amrita Singh. Debut Movie: Parampara in 1992
No. of marriages: One: Amrita Singh
Most remembered for: Sameer in Dil Chahta Hain - 2001
Litigations: Charged and later aquitted with poaching two blackbucks in Kankani along with co- stars Tabu, Salman Khan, Sonali Bendre and Neelam.
Jail term served: None
Famous pairing: Preity Zinta
Biography: Saif Ali Khan belongs to the royal family of Nawabs and is the son of successful cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and yesteryear actress Sharmila Tagore. Growing up the actor studiend in England at the Winchester College.Originally the star was expectd to make his debut in Bekhudi opposite Kajol but the film didn't materialise for him. As a result he made his film debut in Parampara in 1992 which failed miserably.
However, success finally came his way two years later when he acted in Main Khiladi Tu Anari with Akshay Kumar in 1994.
But real fame and fortune came Khan's way after the release of Farhan Akhtar’s 2001 hit, Dil Chahta Hain, where his character of Sameer drew him a lot of praise. And then on there has been no looking back for Saif who has tried his hand at various characters in films like Homi Adajania’s Being Cyrus and Vishal Bharadwaj’s Omkara.
Saif Ali Khan was married to Amrita Singh for 13 years and has 2 children -, Sara and Ibrahim. They divorced in 2004 and the actor was immediately linked to Italian model Rozza Catalano. But that too didn't last long for the actor and the star is nowadays seen walking hand in hand with his current lady love Kareena Kapoor.
Favourites
Designer: Versace, Manish Malhotra
Holiday destination: Bangkok, Greece.
Causes: None
Endorsements: Seagrams, Frito Lays, Pepsi, Asian Paints, Chevrolet, Lenovo, Colgate, Santoor.

Ajay Devgan

Birth Name: Vishal Devgan
DOB: 2nd April, 1969
Status: Married to Kajol
Debut movie: Phool Aur Kaante
No of marriages with names of spouse: Kajol
Most remembered for: Omkara, Company, Deewangee, Zakham Litigations involved: None Jail term served: None Famous pairing: Kajol Favourites: Colors: Black
Restaurant, hang outs: Love to be at home with wife and Nysa Star endorses: Whirlpool brand, Tata Indicom
Biography: Debuting with a bang in Phool Aur Kaante in the early 1990s, Devgan shifted from the action genre to other genres midway in his career and is today widely regarded as one of the finest actors in the industry. He is originally from Punjab. His father is Veeru Devgan, a director and stunt man. His brother is Anil Devgan, a film director in Bollywood.He did his schooling from Silver Beach High School in Juhu & graduated from Mithibai College.

Emraan Hashmi

Birth Name: Emran Erfan Anwar HashmiDOB: 24 Mar, 1979Status: Married to Parvin ShahaniDebut Movie: FootpathFamous Pairing: With Mallika Sherawat in MurderMarriages: OneLitigations involved: NoneJail terms served: NoneFavorites:Cuisine: Chinese, Thai, Chicken, Dal and Roti

sunil sheety

Birth Name: Sunil Shetty
DOB: 11 August 1961
Status: Married to Manna Shetty
Debut film: Balwaan
No of Marriages: One (Manna, 2 children- Atiya and Aahan)
Most Remembered For: Border, Hera Pheri, Dhadkan
Litigations involved: None
Jail term served: None
Biography: A major action star, he made his debut in 1992 with Balwaan.He has been known to do patriotic roles such as Border(1997), Refugee (2001), Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003) and LOC: Kargil (2003). He was critically acclaimed in Border. He also did comedy in such hit films as Hera Pheri (2000), Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) and Phir Hera Pheri (2006). Later on, he set up his production company called Popcorn Motion Pictures Ltd, which produced the films Khel (2003), Rakht: What If You Can See the Future and Bhagam Bhag (2006). Sunil Shetty has a black belt in Kick Boxing and is sometimes referred to as the Indian Dolph Lundgren.
FavouritesDrinks: Diet Coke
Book: Sunny Days by Sunil Gavaskar

Harman Baweja

Birth Name: Harman Baweja
DOB: 13 November 1980
Status: dating. Harman Baweja is dating actress Priyanka Chopra
Debut film: Love Story 2050 (2008)
Famous pairing: With Priyanka chopra in Love Story 2050
Marriages: None
Most remembered for: His dancing, his toned physique and his resemblance to Hrithik Roshan
Litigations involved: None
Jail term served: None
Favourites:
Actress: Priyanka Chopra
Song: milo na milo from Love Story 2050
Causes:None
Endorsements:None

hrithik roshan

Birth Name: Hrithik Rakesh Roshan
DOB: 10 January 1974, Mumbai, India
Status: Married to Suzanne Khan
Debut Movie: Kaho Naa Pyar Hai
Biography: Having grown up as an assistant to his father Rakesh Roshan, Hrithik made a brilliant debut in Kaho Naa Pyar Hai in 2000, thereby spawning a term called “Hrithikmania.”The stunning debut showcased a handsome macho actor as well as a dancer in Hrithik. He has even been called Bollywood’s Sylvester Stallone, Brad Pitt and Michael Jackson rolled into one. His subsequent performances in films like Koi Mil Gaya and Dhoom 2 made sure Hrithik is a name to reckon with. He almost quit films when his father was shot in 2000, but, luckily for fans, decided against it.
Marriages: One (Suzanne Khan)
Most Remembered for: Kaho Naa Pyar Hai, Dhoom 2
Litigations: None (In 2001, rumours that Hrithik made derogatory remarks about Nepal and its people led to riots in Kathmandu. It was quelled after the actor clarified that he said nothing of the sort.)
Jail Terms Served: None
Role Models: Raj Kapoor and Sanjeev Kumar Favorites:Shopping: London
Designers: Armani, Versace, Anahita Adajania Shroff

Shahrukh Khan

2008 has seen its share of ups and downs for King Khan. For one, Shahrukh didn’t have a single release all year at the box-office till Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi on December 12. • But the actor was extremely busy with his small screen projects. His TV game show Kya Aaap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain was highly anticipated but it failed to gain TRPs. This was reason enough to fight with Salman Khan. • Later, Shahrukh’s home production Billo Barber, which was supposed to release during Diwali, was postponed. According to sources, the south Indian film Kuselan, starring Tamil superstar Rajnikanth, flopped. So in order not to make the same mistake, they added more scenes with SRK to the movie. This was the first time that SRK didn’t a big release on Diwali.• Khan’s Temptation Reloaded came into limelight because Katrina Kaif was to perform with him on the tour through Europe. But the tour was called off due to money matters. It took place only in Dubai where Katrina Kaif and SRK both danced to his hits. • Shahrukh and his family also made an appearance at the Drona premiere, dismissing rumours of there still being differences between SRK and Amitabh Bachchan.• Most recently, SRK’s Rab Ne Banadi Jodi hogged the spotlight. SRK and Adi Chopra worked together after Mohabattein (2000), creating magic at the box-office. For Yash Raj, SRK’s comes as a savoir after a series of flop films. The film also marks the debut of Bangalore model Anushka Sharma.

Salman Khan

Sallu miya loves the limelight. And this year he’s gotten his fair share. The attention though came with the major spat he had with SRK at Katrina Kaif birthday party (July 16). The cause of the fight was that Salman deemed his game show Dus Ka Dum superior to Shahrukh Khan’s Kya Aaap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hai because it has done considerably better. Later, Salman told newspapers that he would “never forgive SRK.”• The spat gave rise to Bollywood taking sides with the actors. Salman Khan opted out from dubbing for Karan Johar’s animated film Kochie Kochie Hota Hai. • 2008 has not been very fruitful for Salman. All his films such as God Tussi Great Ho, Heroes and Yuvvraaj bombed at the box office. But he kept himself afloat with his television debut Dus Ka Dum that gained a large fan following. • He’s now looking to turn his luck at the box office around with Veer, starring Miss UK and Katrina Kaif look-alike Lisa Lazarus. Salman has written the script for Veer himself and sports a macho look in the film.• Let’s hope he can get through the rest of the year without sparking anymore controversies. We wish him a peaceful birthday for December 27.

Aamir Khan

In 2008, Mr. Perfectionist was in news when his nephew Imran Khan made his debut in Jaane Tu Yaa Jaane Na through Aamir’s production company. The duo made several public appearances together. They participated in Salman Khan’s game show Dus Ka Dum where Aamir and Salman reminisced about their Andaz Apna Apna Jodi days. In return, Salman Khan made an appearance at the Jaane Tu… premiere. • Similarly, Amitabh Bachchan attended the Jaane Tu… premiere. He liked the film, especially Imran Khan’s performance. It was after this that rumours about Aamir planning to direct a sci-fi film starring Amitabh made the rounds. • Aamir also went to meet the ailing Amitabh when he was admitted to the Lilavati hospital. • After success of Jaane Tu Yaa…, Kiran Rao, with the help of her husband, debuts as a director by taking Prateik Babbar in the lead.• Aamir made headlines with his controversial statement directed at Shahrukh Khan. In his blog, he stated that his “dog’s name is also Shahrukh”. Aamir later said that it was a just joke. But the rivalry didn’t stop there. • Then, during the making of Ghajini, the shooting had to halt for more than three weeks when Aamir injured his hamstring. • His new bald look, which was specially done of his forthcoming Ghajini, is currently in the spotlight. • The latest talk of the town are the 8 pack abs Aamir has been sporting- one step up from Bollywood fitness freaks Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan and SRK. • He has also said in a recent interview that there is no war among the Khans. • Now, all that the actor is waiting for is for Ghajini to release this Christmas. Let’s hope it’s as much of a hit as his Taare Zameen Par was.

Aamir Khan helped Jiah learn Urdu for 'Ghajini'

Jiah Khan, who thinks in English, got into trouble when she was asked to deliver lengthy emotional Urdu dialogues for 'Ghajini' in sync sound, but says that her co-star Aamir Khan bailed her out.
'I must admit it was a bit of a problem. Aamir and the director got me an Urdu dialogue coach, Athar Nawaz who guided me. And each time I'd be stuck with a line Aamir helped me out,' Jiah told IANS.
'My mom, who lives in London, flew down during the shooting. She speaks Urdu fluently. She ran through the dialogues with me over and over again. I think I've done my lines very well. To have my lines dubbed would have taken away from my performance. I think I managed my lines well,' she added.
Other than speaking Hindi, Jiah, who debuted with Ram Gopal Varma's 'Nishabd', has also learned Bollywood style dancing.
'Like the Urdu-Hindi, I've mastered the dancing to a large extent,' she said.
Jiah has also shot a song titled 'Lattoo' in 'Ghajini' with choreographer Gita Kapoor. Ad filmmaker Ravi Udyawar has directed it.
'I realised how hard it is to do a sizzling song. The song is a very Jennifer Lopez kind of number. It's very stylish and chic. In a week's time, it goes on air. That should answer the question why I'm not seen in the publicity ;she said"

Fighting with Gordon Liu was a tough task: Akshay Kumar

The film, which has been shot in China and Bangkok, also stars Deepika Padukone in a double role.
'Playing two different characters was quite challenging for me as they are so contrasting in nature,' said Deepika, who played a double role in her debut film 'Om Shanti Om' as well.
'One is an Indian girl with traditional values and the other a Chinese girl, who is bold and sexy and does a lot of action,' she added.
'I had to go for a complete look change for both the roles, which made things quite difficult for me. Besides, doing an action film with someone like Akshay Kumar is quite challenging,' said Deepika.
Also present at the music launch were director Nikhil Advani and actor Ranvir Shorey.
'Chandni Chowk To China' will hit theatres Jan 16, 2009.

Akshay Kumar got to do some heady action sequences in Nikhil Advani's forthcoming 'From Chandni Chowk To China', but the action hero says fighting with Chinese martial arts master Gordon Liu was the toughest part of the film.
'I have watched '36 Chambers of Shaolin' 52 times before doing the film. Doing action for it and fighting with the Chinese masters, particularly Sir Gordon Liu, was the most difficult in the movie,' said Akshay.
Gordon Liu is known for his acts in Hollywood films like the 'Kill Bill' series and the 'Shaolin' series, including '36 Chambers of Shaolin'.
In 'Chandni Chowk to China', Akshay plays a simple cook from Delhi who goes to China to try his luck there.
'Getting into the character was not difficult as I have been a cook in my real life, but shooting for the movie has been a difficult experience,' Akshay told reporters at the film's music release here Tuesday.
'We have shot at the Great Wall of China and shooting there in extreme cold conditions was quite tough,' he said.