Archives for 19 October 2006

Vidya Balan turns fiercely contemporary

19 October 2006 | Actress | No Comments

They say she has become difficult. What they mean is that Vidya Balan is turning down assignments for which other actresses would give their left arm and right profile. "But I really don't see my career in that way," said the soft-spoken, constantly apologetic and yet unshakeable "Parineeta" girl. "I can't rush into projects and […]

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Amitabh Bachchan watches Shah Rukh Khan’s DON!

19 October 2006 | Movies | No Comments

According to sources, a quiet industry trial of DON was held on Monday in Mumbai, attended by the Bachchan family, Shah Rukh Khan, Sachin Tendulkar and many other personalities. We are told that the initial reactions have been extremely heartening and that the twists will take the audience by storm. "Shah Rukh is looking sinfully […]

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Preity and SRK walk away with the Lycra MTV Style awards

19 October 2006 | Uncategorized | No Comments

The Lycra MTV Style awards, the only award show in India which gives awards for being stylish and fashionable concluded last week. It was a grand affair that was attended by many high profile celebrities from all walks of life.
The evergreen Rishi Kapoor was bestowed the Maha Style Icon of the Year award. Preity Zinta […]

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John Abraham and Akshay Kumar help to create AIDS awareness

19 October 2006 | Actors | No Comments

John Abraham has a huge fan following amongst people from all age groups. John maybe busy with all his new film projects but nonetheless the actor wants to do his bit for society. So recently when he was asked to be part of an AIDS awareness campaign, the ever charming John quickly agreed to help […]

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I’m nervous, not intimidated’ : Deepika Padukone

19 October 2006 | Actress | 15 Comments

Deepika Padukone is being touted as the next big thing in Bollywood and given the projects she has in hand, you can't doubt it either. Having bagged roles with leading filmmakers like Farah Khan, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Priyadarshan, the lady has come a long way. Deepika, remembered most for her act in Himesh Reshammiya's […]

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Zayed Cash-ing on his cooking skills

19 October 2006 | Actors | No Comments

Zayed it seems like you have got a new hobby these days. Apart from acting, you have also taken to cooking these days. How true is that? I did the terrible mistake of making excellent food here in Cape Town. Now everyone else is after my life saying, "Hey, common make that chicken curry you […]

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Litmus test for Shah Rukh and Farhan

19 October 2006 | Movies | No Comments

With memories of the Amitabh original only too fresh in everyone's mind, Farhan Akhtar releases his hi-tech action thriller Don—The Chase Begins this Friday —a litmus test for both the director and Shah Rukh Khan who plays the title role in the film. Farhan made a spectacular debut with Dil Chahta Hai, but his second […]

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The Don of Design

19 October 2006 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Aki Narula is a wanted man. But before the police forces of 11 countries rush to arrest him, let's clarify why. Not only did the talented designer style the principal characters of the film, he's responsible for dressing the entire cast (all except Kareena Kapoor). So with around 100 henchmen and goons on his scissor […]

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