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Darsheel to star in Priyadarshan's next directorial venture

sudhakar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:20:19 -0500

By Bollywood Hungama News Network Child prodigy Darsheel Safary won everyone's hearts with his sensitive portrayal of dyslexic Ishaan Awasthi in Aamir Khan's directorial debut Taare Zameen Par. Since then, Darsheel has been seen endorsing many brands and has even made appearances at a number of social dos and award functions. However, he still was playing the waiting game before signing his next film.

Wishing Randeep Hooda, a very Happy Birthday!

sudhakar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:51:25 -0500

By Bollywood Hungama News Network A famous saying rules Bollywood, which states 'Stars are born, not made'. Amidst the thousands and lakhs of known and unknown faces, lies a 'Born Star' named Randeep Hooda, who celebrates his birthday today.

I don't like anyone judging my mother: Ranbir Kapoor

sudhakar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:20:10 -0500

(IANS) Though Bollywood's new chocolate hero Ranbir Kapoor admires his father immensely, he is uncomfortable with people judging his mother. Ranbir is the son of yesteryears' stars Neetu and Rishi Kapoor. "My mother is very biased towards me. My parents always wanted me to learn moralistic values. As a child and even now, I have been a big fan of my father's films. "I have watched my mom's films, but I was not comfortable. People would judge her and I don't like anyone else judging my mother. I am possessive about her."

I'm envious of Akshay Kumar: Suniel Shetty

sudhakar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:18:32 -0500

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) After 16 years in the film industry, actor-producer Suniel Shetty says he is jealous of Akshay Kumar as the latter has shaped up his career wisely over the years. "Akshay Kumar is an inspiration for me. He has handled his career beautifully. I'm envious of him," Suneil told IANS. He spoke on the sidelines of the opening of his apparel house Crossover Bollywood Se. He added: "Akshay ventured into a completely different arena, that is comedy and he was widely appreciated for it. My bond has especially grown with him post-'Hera Pheri'."

Big B to shave off beard for 'Pa'?

sudhakar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:16:04 -0500

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Director R. Balakrishna of "Cheeni Kum" fame has once again teamed up with Amitabh Bachchan in "Pa" and says he is giving the legendary actor a complete makeover. Big B is said to have agreed to cast off his beard for this emotional drama. "I'm not going to tell you whether I've asked Mr. Bachchan to shave off his beard or not. But for sure, this is going to be his most startling makeover in recent times, Balakrishna, who is also known as Balki, told IANS.

Sohail Khan willing to play second fiddle to brothers

sudhakar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:14:06 -0500

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Actor Sohail Khan says he loves experimenting for his brothers Salman and Arbaaz and adds that he doesn't crave to be recognised as an actor outside his home turf. "With our production house doing well, as an actor I don't have to be desperate. I'm not so ambitious as to put my whole and soul into an acting career. I can do solo-hero films. But I'd rather be part of bigger projects with Salmanbhai that will have a smooth-sailing release. As a producer I know which projects will make it smoothly," Sohail told IANS.

Will Sherlyn Chopra replace Jade Goody in 'Bigg Boss'?

sudhakar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:15:24 -0500

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) With Jade Goody on her way back to Britain from Indian reality show "Bigg Boss" after she was diagnosed with cancer, speculations are rife that item girl Sherlyn Chopra will take her place. "For Sherlyn to say 'yes' to 'Bigg Boss', she needs a great incentive," her publicist Dale Bhagwagar said in an official release. "She will agree to be on the show only if she gets what she deserves to be away for a full three months from the promotions of her latest musical success 'Dard-e-Sherlyn'," he added.

Sanjay Chhel's next Fantastic

sudhakar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:09:23 -0500

By Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama News Network If you thought MAAN GAYE MUGHALL-E-AZAM was indeed a hatke title that caught your attention instantly, you ought to hear the title of Sanjay Chhel's next movie. It's called FANTASTIC. Like MAAN GAYE MUGHALL-E-AZAM, this one's also a comedy. Percept will produce this venture.

Hansika meets with an accident!

sudhakar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:56:52 -0500

By Bollywood Hungama News Network Hansika met with an accident recently while on her way to the shoot of her film Maska near Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. Luckily, Hansika escaped unharmed except for an injury to her hand. She was immediately taken to a hospital and after tending to her hand, was released in an hour.

Sohail and Arbaaz Khan play farmers in Kissan!

sudhakar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:52:39 -0500

By Subhash K. Jha, Bollywood Hungama News Network Sohail Khan had to speak a lot of Punjabi for his new film Kissan. "It's my first raw-and-real film. And my Punjabi is very dubious. I had to polish it up before I could face the camera. But it's okay. I like wearing different hats especially for my brothers."