Friday, November 13, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Katrina Kaif Trivia
Katrina is half British and half Indian. She has 7 siblings, of which 6 sisters and 1 brother. She was born in Hong Kong, moved to Hawaii till she was about 14, then she moved to London. Shw now lives in Mumbai. Despite... (Continue reading)Katrina Kaif Biography
Born on July 16th, 1984; Katrina Kaif is one of eight siblings, all girls, from a mother who is a Caucasian of British Nationality, and a father who was formerly from Kashmir, India, but who has since acquired British citizenship.
Katrina grew up in Hawaii, but was brought up in London, UK. She started modeling accidentally when she was in Hawaii at the tender age of 14, when she was approached for a jewelry campaign. Thereafter she continued modeling in London.
Continuing to model was the reason she got her break in a Bollywood movie “Boom” offered by none other than film-maker Kaizad Gustad.
She was flooded with modeling assignments the minute she set her foot on Indian soil, especially with her innocent expressive face, hour-glass figure, and drop-dead gorgeous looks.
Professionally she started off as a model with photographer Atul Kasbekar, and upon being accepted, she received offers from LG, Cola, Fevicol, Lakme, & Veet. It was the Lakme commercial that got her noticed. She retained Matrix as her Manager to accept work on her behalf and at the price she deserved.
Moving to a different culture and country was not much of a shock for her, as she states that no matter where you come from, the bottom line is that everyone wants to be loved, respected, and cared for.
Unlike other artists from foreign lands, Katrina did not experience any difficulties in getting a visa and getting it extended in India.
Although linguistically challenged, Katrina puts on a bold face and states that other Bollywood artists like Sridevi, who did not know Hindi, did get offers from Bollywood film-makers, and she is no different. She is taking Hindi and dancing lessons to fit in with the Bollywood culture. She likes to display a picture of her learning Kathak dancing where she used to dance 7 hours a day non-stop.
Despite her soft gorgeous looks, she is not easily intimidated, but admits that she is very emotional, almost an incurable romantic, wears comfortable non-revealing clothes when at home, hates to do her hair, and above all dislikes make-up. She admitted to being lonely in the beginning, but now she has several nice friends to hang out with.
Although her first movie “Boom” was panned by the critics and shunned by the audiences, two other Telugu movies “Malliswari” and “Pidugu” did get her noticed. She grossed Rs.70 lakhs for Malliswari – making her top the list of the highest paid actresses during a South Indian movie debut.
Not done with South Indian movies, she has been signed in a Tamil movie “Bheema” opposite National Award Winner Vikram.
She’s been voted recently as the lady with the most luscious lips in the film industry
She has received good reviews for her part in “Maine Pyar Kyon Kiya”, as well as a brief appearance in “Sarrkar”.
Vidya Balan had to carry 45 kg boy on shoulder for film “Paa”
New Delhi, (BollywoodWorld.com) Who says acting is easy? Not when you have to carry a boy weighing 45 kgs on your shoulders. Just ask actress vidya Balan, who had to go through the exercise for her film “Paa” — and ended up falling.
“In a scene, Vidya had to shoot with a child who is playing the younger version of Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Paa’. The scene required Vidya to carry him on her shoulders,” said a source.
“Vidya weighs 45 kgs and so did the boy. Vidya carried him on her shoulders nevertheless. Suddenly there was this loud thud and people saw that she had lost balance and fallen on the ground along with the boy. The actress still completed the shot,” added the source.
“Paa”, slated for a Dec 4 release, revolves around a father-son relationship. While Abhishek Bachchan plays the father, Amitabh Bachchan will be seen as his son who is suffering from a rare disorder called progeria.
Anil Kapoor and Irrfan Khan to be honoured at Cairo International film fest
New Delhi, (BollywoodWorld.com) Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor and Irrfan Khan will be honoured at the ongoing 33rd Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) 2009.
The duo will be honoured along with model-turned-actor Arfie Lamba, among the stars of the multiple Oscar-award winning movie “Slumdog Millionaire” at the fest that commenced Tuesday, according to the official website of the film festival.
With India being the special guest of honour at the gala, around 25 Indian movies will be screened during the festival that opened with Yash Raj Films’ “New York”.
The film, which was screened Tuesday, is also competing in the ‘In Competition’ section of the festival that closes Nov 20.
Directed by Kabir Khan, the film stars John Abraham, Katrina Kaif, Neil Nitin Mukesh in the lead apart from Irrfan Khan in an important role.
Recently screened at the Pusan International Film Festival, “New York” released in over 900 screens worldwide June 26. It is a contemporary story of three young friends whose lives are turned upside down by post-9/11 prejudices.
The jury of the fest is being headed by Malayalam filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Victor Okhai and Nour El Sherif.
Also attending the festival will be Hollywood stars like Samuel L. Jackson, Lucy Liu and Tom Berenger.
My backless shot tells a lot about “Kurbaan” theme – Kareena Kapoor
Mumbai, Kareena Kapoor says there is nothing “vulgar” about her backless shot being used for the publicity posters of forthcoming release “Kurbaan”, an intense thriller about terrorism. In fact, she says, it subtly reveals a lot about the story.
“This shot of me in a backless posture and Saif with a wound on his chest tell so much about the film’s theme,” Kareena told IANS.
“There is love, passion and violence – all combined in here and what better way than to show it through a single still? You too would agree that there is nothing sleazy or vulgar about it. Knowing the sensibilities of Karan Johar (producer) and Rensil D’Silva (director), that’s the least one could have expected,” she added.
Kareena said that after Geet in “Jab We Met”, her character of Avantika in “Kurbaan” will make people sit up and take notice.
“The girl’s role has a lot of edge in ‘Kurbaan’, something which starts becoming more and more visible as the film unfolds. In any case the film is not one of those cliched love stories. Every character has quite a few layers to it and Avantika, the character I play, is no exception. She is quite pivotal to ‘Kurbaan’,” she said.
Kareena plays a professor in “Kurbaan” who gets married to her colleague, played by Saif Ali Khan. They move to New York after marriage, but as a series of events unfold she finds herself into a vortex of danger and intrigue.
She further realises that she is a pawn in a huge game and no one could be trusted.
“What made this role special is the fact that I play this young beautiful professor who is quite normal. She reacts to terrorism for the first time and life is never the same again for her,” she said.
“Actually if you ask me, then technically ‘Kurbaan’ is the story of this girl. She is the light of the screen. I am sure people will cry with Avantika…so strong is her characterisation,” the actress said.
After “Jab We Met”, Kareena was seen in “Main Aurr Mrs Khanna”, “Kambakkth Ishq”, “Tashan” and “Golmaal Returns”. And except “Golmaal Returns”, none of the films did well at the box office.
Kareena is delighted about the prospects of audiences seeing her in a different light after the film and says it is not a frothy romance drama.
“‘Kurbaan’ has a deep-rooted love story to it, but it is not a frothy romantic film that we are time and again exposed to. The love story is much deeper here. There is a definite meaning, purpose and reason to it. Also, the film is quite powerful in its own way since it’s the voice of moderate Islam,” she said.
The film, which also stars Vivek Oberoi, Om Puri, Kirron Kher and Dia Mirza, is releasing Nov 20.
2009 crystal balls halftime report
In January, we at AA decided to compile a list of 2009 predictions for 11 of our favorite subjects; a collection of forecasts that, as we look back on them six months later, have either come to pass with shocking accuracy, or still have avery good chance of becoming true by the end of the year.
Join us now as we gauge the exactitude of our inspired prophecies. Sure, our horoscope may not wind up being 100% accurate by Christmas time, but as you'll see, halfway through 2009 it's already eerily close.
, . Phoebe Cates
Michelle Pfeiffer
. Morgan Fairchild
Jennifer Beals
Hollywood's Top-Earning Actresses
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Angelina Jolie vacillates between two kinds of movies: award bait, like A Mighty Heart, and action films, likeMr. and Mrs. Smith. The former earn her nominations and critical praise: She won an Oscar in 2000 for her work in Girl, Interruptedand a Best Actress nomination for last year's Changeling. The latter earn her big bucks. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, where Jolie met her boyfriend, Brad Pitt, earned $480 million at the worldwide box office. Last year's Wanted brought in $341 million.
Jolie's cinematic butt kicking made her the highest-paid actress on our annual Celebrity 100 list. Between June 2008 and June 2009, Jolie earned an estimated $27 million. Much of that came from her share of the profits on Wanted, but she also scored a fat upfront check for Salt, an action film originally slated to star Tom Cruise, in which Jolie plays a CIA agent who is accused of being a Russian spy. Judging by scenes filmed on the streets of New York City, the film should have plenty of action to satisfy Jolie's fans.
In Pictures: Hollywood's Top-Earning Actresses
To figure out earnings, we talked to agents, managers, producers and lawyers to determine what the stars got as upfront pay on movies they are currently shooting, as well as back-end pay earned after a movie hit the theaters. We also looked at any money actresses might have earned through their perfume or clothing lines.
As is still typical for Hollywood, our actresses earned significantly less than their male counterparts. Harrison Fordwas the top-earning actor this year with $65 million, $38 million more than Jolie earned. All told, the top 10 actors earned $393 million, compared with $183 million for the top 10 actresses.
Coming in second behind Jolie is Jennifer Aniston, continuing the never-ending tabloid battle between the two actresses. Aniston earned $25 million thanks to her work in the romantic comedy Marley & Me and the upcoming comedy The Baster, in which Aniston plays a woman who tries to become pregnant on her own. Aniston still earns money from Friends and she gets a nice paycheck shilling for Glaceau's SmartWater.
Top six things to do in Wanted: Weapons of Fate
MTV Multiplayer have posted another ‘top things to-do’ list, this time for the recently released (in the US) action-adventure bullet-curving game, Wanted: Weapons of Fate, courtesy of Warner Bros. Interactive’s Nick Torchia, the producer on the game.
What are some of his tips for getting the most out of Wanted: Weapons of Fate? Here’s a taste:
“Don’t Get Blood on your Clothes:
When the fire fight gets too intense, grab an enemy by simply running up from behind and pressing the action button. You will then use the enemy as a human shield so they take most of the damage as you drag them into the battle.
“Be careful though, eventually the bodies will explode leaving you vulnerable to attacks. If you want to end their life quickly, press the action button to slice their throat.”
Exploding bodies? Excellent! Read the rest of Torchia’s tips for Wanted: Weapons of Fate (releasing in Europe on April 3rd) below:
Kill What They Can’t See:
When you are in tough situations in cover, be sure to use blind fire. While in cover, press the fire button the controller and wait for the white haze to appear on screen. From there you can move from cover to cover by speeding up and not allowing the enemies seeing you. From there you can sneak up on them attack them with your knife or blast them away.
Become More Up Close and Personal:
In addition to stabbing enemies, you can perform this action over and around objects. So if an enemy is hiding behind cover and you sneak up behind him using blind fire, you can stab them over the cover. This comes in handy when you are low on ammo or for some of the tougher enemies later on in the game. Stabbing someone in the junk has never felt this good!
Hidden Kill Orders:
Be sure to look out for these hidden objects throughout the levels. Collect over eighty hidden items that unlock various items such as concept art, movies and even hidden playable characters. Also look out for the dirty explosive rats that are lying around; they too unlock some cool stuff.
Defeating Arana:
This is one of the tougher boss battles in the game. In order to defeat her, you must use your quick time movements in order to take her out. To refill your assassin time meter, you have to take out the surrounding enemies.
Don’t Get Blood on your Clothes:
When the fire fight gets too intense, grab an enemy by simply running up from behind and pressing the action button. You will then use the enemy as a human shield so they take most of the damage as you drag them into the battle. Be careful though, eventually the bodies will explode leaving you vulnerable to attacks. If you want to end their life quickly, press the action button to slice their throat.
Three is a Crowd!
When curving bullets, be sure to experiment on how many enemies you can hit! If you are lucky you might be able to take out two, three or maybe even four if timed properly. Once you have mastered this move, you have become the true assassin! Also, you can hit explosive items such as barrels and fire extinguishers with the curved bullet to create more chaos.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Salman Khan WANTED hits jackpot, fetches Rs 30 crore in Ist week!! [22 Sep 2009]
Salman
According to trade sources, Salman Khan starrer ‘Wanted’ has already fetched around Rs 20 crore in its first weekend and is expected to earn around Rs 30 crore in the first week. There was an environment of relief and déjà vu at Galaxy apartment where Salman Khan lives. In fact, Sohail Khan, the younger brother of Salman, started partying with friends on Friday night itself after hearing the news of its bumper opening across the country.
Even producer Boney Kapoor attended the party and enjoyed the moment of success in Salman Khan’s illustrious bollywood career. The success was sweeter to the entire Khan family as it had come after five flop films in a row from Salman Khan.
The grapevine has it that even Salman Khan went out of his way to celebrate the success of his film and invited friends at his Eid party, where Katrina Kaif was seen playing the role of a hostess. One of the special invitees to the party was perfectionist Aamir Khan, who not only attended the Eid party but also congratulated Sallubhai on his success.
Earlier, Salman Khan had invited Aamir Khan to watch the film in a preview theatre near his home and Aamir obliged him. It was only after being impressed with Salman Khan’s action sequences in the film that Aamir decided to visit his home for Eid party.
Earlier, Salman Khan would drop at Aamir Khan’s house and two would enjoy themselves in the absence of Kiran Rao, Aamir Khan’s wife. As is known Aamir and wife Kiran were holidaying in France before he decided to return to India to shoot Raj Kumar Hirani’s ‘3 Idiots’. But, Kiran is still holidaying in France for the timbering.
The grapevine has it that while Salman Khan and Aamir Khan bonded at Eid party, it was work and work for Shah Rukh Khan. He was busy with the shooting of Karan Johar’s upcoming flick ‘My Name Is Khan’ and hence away from the action.
However, this bonhomie between Aamir and Salman Khan would certainly be viewed with suspicion by Shah Rukh Khan’s loyalists. Or may be it is true—Salman-Aamir ganging up against Shah Rukh Khan, what say??
salman khan profile
SALMAN KHAN PROFILE:
Original Name: Abdul Rashid Salman Khan
Screen Name: Salman Khan
Nick Name: Sallu
Born: December 27 th, 1965
Height: 5' 8"
Birth Place: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Indian
Religion: Muslim
Occupation: Actor
Family:
Parents: Salim Khan (script writer) & Salma (Mother), Helen (Step-Mother)
Sisters: Alvira & Arpita
Brothers: Arbaaz & Sohail (both actors)
Sisters-in-law: Malaika & Seema
Brother-in-law: Atul Agnihotri
Niece: Alizeh
Nephews: Nirvaan, Ayaan & Arhaan
Marital Status: Single
Ex-Girlfriends: Sangeeta Bijlani, Somy Ali, Aishwarya Rai
Present Girlfriend: Katrina Kaif
Nature:
Moody and unpredicatable. Can be very caring, very protective, very loving, and also childishly petulant.
Style of Clothing:
Plus Points :
Debut Film: Biwi Ho to Aisi (1988)
Address: 3, Galaxy Apartments, B.J. Road, Band Stand Bandra, Mumbai 400050
ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY:
Some of his biggest box office hits include Sanam Bewafa (1991), Saajan (1991), Karan Arjun (1995), Judwaa (1997), Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998), Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999), Biwi No.1 (1999), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Tere Naam (2003), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and No Entry (2005).
He is scheduled to appear in his first Hollywood movie, Marigold: An Adventure in India, which will open in the U.S. in August 2007.
Salman's fan-following can perhaps be measured from the fact that he is unarguably the biggest draw at Bollywood musical stage shows across the globe.
PERSONAL LIFE:
The actor is known to be involved in several charities and many swear by his generosity.
Despite tumultuous relationships with ex-girlfriends Aishwarya Rai, Somy Ali and Sangeeta Bijlani, he is regarded as Bollywood's most eligible bachelor. Currently said to be dating Katrina Kaif.CONTROVERIES:
Legal troubles:
* September 28, 2002. Salman was arrested for rash and negligent driving. He was under the influence of alcohol and his car veered onto a sidewalk outside a bakery in Mumbai. One person who was sleeping on the sidewalk died and three others were injured. Charges of culpable homicide were laid against him, but later dropped ). However, some legal action in this case appears to be on-going.* February 17, 2006. Salman was sentenced to one year in prison for hunting an endangered species, the Chinkara. The sentence was stayed by a higher court during appeal.
* April 10, 2006. Salman was handed a five year jail term for hunting the endangered Chinkara. He was remanded to Jodhpur jail, and remained there until April 13, when he was granted bail.
Relationship troubles:
* His turbulent relationship with Aishwarya Rai filled gossip columns. Her parents lodged a complaint against him and he was thrown off a movie set on which Ms. Rai was filming.* In 2005, news outlets released what was said to be an illicit copy of a mobile phone call recorded in 2001 by the Mumbai police. It appeared to be a call in which he threatened his ex-girlfriend, Aishwarya Rai, in an effort to force her to appear at social events held by Mumbai crime figures. The call featured boasts of connections to organized crime and derogatory comments about other actors. The alleged tape was tested in the Government's Forensic lab in Chandigarh, which concluded that it was a fake.Filmfare Awards:
Winner:
* 1998 - Best Supporting Actor for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Nominated:
* 1995 - Best Actor for Karan Arjun
* 1996 - Best Supporting Actor for Jeet
* 1998 - Best Actor for Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
* 1999 - Best Actor for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
* 1999 - Best Comedian for Biwi No.1
* 2003 - Best Actor for Tere Naam
* 2003 - Best Supporting Actor for Baghban
* 2005 - Best Comedian for No Entry
Star Screen Awards:
* 2005 - Nominated Best Actor for Garv: Pride and Honour
Zee Cine Awards:
* 2005 - Nominated Best Actor for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Bollywood Movie Awards:
* 2002 - Winner Bollywood Movie Award - Most Sensational Actor, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke*Arrested and jailed for poaching endangered wild animals after allegedly shooting a rare black antelope near Jodhpur. [12 October 1998]
*Frequently gets rid of his T-Shirt in his films to show his muscles.
*Hindi megastar
*Arrested by police under the charge of having connection with underworld mafia. He was also questioned about Bharat Shah, a producer of Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) since Shah has also been linked with underworld mafia. [2000]
*One of the three Khans that ruled Bollywood in the 90s. The other two are Aamir Khan and Shahrukh Khan.
*Son of Salim Khan, half of the famed Salim-Javed writing team.
*Frequently visits sick children in hospitals, and also goes often to donate blood.
*Exercises daily. Feels the day was incomplete without a workout.
*Loves visiting London.
* Was voted 7th best-looking man in the world by People Magazine.
*Arrested for culpable homicide following the death of a man in a car accident in Bombay. Mr Khan was involved in an incident in which several homeless people were hit by a car in an area of north Bombay. The film star has been charged with "culpable homicide not amounting to murder". He also faces charges of drunk driving and not having a valid licence. If convicted, he could be jailed for up to 10 years. [October 2002]
*Had a well publicised affair with Aishwarya Rai which lasted 2 years. Apparently his endless tantrums traumatized her enough to give a press conference in spring 2003 where she declared that she would never work with him again for personal reasons.
* Was accused in another press conference in spring 2003 by Vivek Oberoi to have called the latter 41 times during one night and threatened him with death as well.
*Brother of Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Alvira Khan and Arpita Khan.
*Not only is he a health freak, he also loves to initiate people who aren't as health-conscious as himself into workouts. He forced co-star Anil Kapoor to work out at the gymnasium every day. While Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan are his early trainees.
*His favorite actor is Sylvester Stallone.
* Model turned actress Malaika was his sister-in-law. Actor turned director Atul Agnihotri was his brother-in-law.
*Best friends with Sanjay Dutt. Also has a very strong friendship with Sushmita Sen
*He was an excellent swimmer in his school days and was even tipped for representing the country one day.
*In his early days as a struggling actor he never used his father's name and influence like many other heroes with relatives in the industry. He used to visit producers on his own and audition for roles.
*Always believes in giving newcomers a chance. So he spares time in between shots to listen to their scrip ideas, and credits this to his memory of when he was a newcomer.
SALMAN KHAN PERSONAL QUOTES:
"In life go straight and turn right."
"For me acting, comes straight from the heart. In that sense I don't act at all. I think that to feel the character's pain I have to be myself. Somewhere audiences see that."
On his childhood problems and his father's second marriage to Helen: "It was very difficult in the beginning, when everybody was talking about it. My mother just couldn't take it. It hurt her terribly. She used to worry all the time, go in to depression frequently. When she cried, we children used to cry with her."
SALMAN KHAN FILMOGRAPHY:
As Actor:
2. Om Shanti Om (2007) (filming)
3. Saawariya (2007) (post-production)
4. God Tussi Great Ho (2007) (post-production)
5. Partner (2007)
6. Marigold (2007) .... Prem
7. Salaam-E-Ishq (2007) .... Rahul
8. Baabul (2006) .... Avinash Kapoor
9. Jaan-E-Mann (2006) .... Suhaan Kapoor
10. Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2006) .... Ayaan
11. Saawan: The Love Season (2006) .... Special Appearance
12. Kyon Ki (2005) .... Anand
13. No Entry (2005) .... Prem
14. Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya? (2005) .... Samir
15. Lucky: No Time for Love (2005) .... Aditya "Adi" Sekhri
16. "Indian Idol" (2004) TV Series .... Guest Judge
17. Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha (2004) .... Rishabh
18. Phir Milenge (2004) .... Rohit Manchanda
19. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) .... Sameer Malhotra
20. Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) .... Inspector Arjun Ranavat
21. Baghban (2003) .... Alok Raj (Special Appearance)
22. Tere Naam (2003) .... Radhe Mohan
23. Stumped (2003) .... Special Appearance (Song)
24. Love at Times Square (2003) .... Special Appearance (Song)
25. Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002) .... Raj 'Raju' Saxena/Raj Mittal
26. Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) .... Suraj
27. Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002) .... Veer Singh Thakur/Ali
28. Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) .... Raj Malhotra
29. Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000) .... Prem Kapoor
30. Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) .... Truck driver
31. Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega... (2000) .... Raj
32. Chal Mere Bhai (2000) .... Prem Oberoi
33. Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) .... Raja Oberoi
34. Hello Brother (1999) .... Hero
35. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) .... Sameer Rafilini
36. Biwi No. 1 (1999) .... Prem Mehra
37. Jaanam Samjha Karo (1999) .... Rahul
38. Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999) .... Prem
39. Sirf Tum (1999) .... Prem (Special Appearance)
40. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) .... Aman Mehra (Special Appearence)
41. Bandhan (1998) .... Raju
42. Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (1998) .... Special Appearance
43. Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) .... Suraj Dhanrajgir
44. Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) .... Suraj Khanna
45. Deewana Mastana (1997) (uncredited) .... Prem Kumar
46. Auzaar (1997) .... Suraj Prakash
47. Dus (1997) .... Captain Jeet Sharma
48. Judwaa (1997) .... Raja/Prem Malhotra
49. Dushman Duniya Ka (1996) .... Special appearance
50. Jeet (1996) .... Rajnath 'Raju' Sahay
51. Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) .... Raj
52. Majhdhaar (1996) .... Gopal
53. Veergati (1995) .... Ajay
54. Karan Arjun (1995) .... Karan Singh
55. Chaand Kaa Tukdaa (1994) .... Shyam Malhotra
56. Andaz Apna Apna (1994) (as Salllman Khan) .... Prem Bhopali
57. Sangdil Sanam (1994) .... Kishan
58. Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! (1994) .... Prem
59. Chandra Mukhi (1993) .... Raja Rai
60. Dil Tera Aashiq (1993) .... Vijay
61. Jaagruti (1993) .... Jugnu
62. Nishchaiy (1992) .... Rohan Yadav/Vasudev Gujral
63. Ek Ladka Ek Ladki (1992) .... Raja
64. Suryavanshi (1992) .... Vicky/Suryavanshi Vikram Singh
65. Love (1991/I) .... Prithvi
66. Saajan (1991) .... Akash Verma
67. Kurbaan (1991) .... Akash Singh
68. Sanam Bewafa (1991) .... Salman Khan
69. Patthar Ke Phool (1991) .... Suraj Verma
70. Baaghi: A Rebel for Love (1990) .... Saajan Sood
71. Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) .... Prem Choudhary
72. Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) .... Vicky Bhandari
As Writer:
2. Baaghi: A Rebel for Love (1990) (idea)
Miscellaneous Crew:
deepika padukone as actress
One look at this dimpled beauty and you know she was marked for fame and the world of glamour. And she hasn’t disappointed. From the daughter of a famous sportsperson to a supermodel, to an actress and now dating the dishy Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone has done it all with panache.
Growing up
Deepika arrived into the scene on 5th January 1986, in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is the daughter of Ujjala and Prakash Padukone, who was the Badminton Champion. The sports genes runs in her family, for she herself played badminton at state level until 10th grade while her younger sister Anisha has taken to sports on a more professional level, with a strong interest in golf.
She did her schooling in Sophia High School and her graduation from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.
The Model
Deepika Padukone has appeared in several print and television commercials like Liril, Limca and Close-up. She was the brand ambassador for Jewels of India, a jewelry exhibition and the face of Maybelline, an international brand. She also appeared in the 2006 Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar.
She received recognition on the modeling scene by winning the Model of the Year title by the fifth Kingfisher Fashion Awards. The India Zee F Awards saw her walking away with not one but two prizes – Female Model of the Year (Commercial assignments) and Fresh Face of the Year.
She graced Himesh Reshamiyya’s video ‘Naam Hai Tera’ from his album Aap Ka Suroor.
Silver Screen Calling
It was hardly any surprise when she stepped into films in 2006 with her debut Aishwarya, a Kannada movie directed by Indrajit Lankesh, opposite Upendra who is one of the leading stars in the Kannada film industry.
Bollywood was not far behind. Her debut Farah Khan’s Om Shanthi Om was opposite none other than Shah Rukh Khan. She played a double-role, first as Shanthipriya a movie star and later as the bubble gum chewing star-struck Sandy. She walked away with the Filmfare Best Female Debut award and was nominated for the Filmfare Best Actress award.
She starred opposite her beau Ranbir Kapoor in Bachna Hai Haseeno, which released in 2008.
More Deepika
Her next release, expected to hit the theaters in the early part of 2009 is Chandni Chowk to China with Akshay Kumar.
Deepika Padukone
Date of Birth
5 January 1986, Copenhagen, DenmarkHeight
5' 9" (1.75 m)Mini Biography
Deepika Padukone, born 5 January 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark, is an Indian model & Actress. She is the daughter of former badminton Champion Prakash Padukone. Her mother tongue is Konkani.
She has been modeling appearances in print and television advertising campaigns for Liril, Close-Up toothpaste and Limca, receiving many prestigious modeling offers, including brand ambassadorship of the Jewels of India, an annual jewelery exhibition. She hit the international scene when Maybelline made her their new international cover-girl face.
At the fifth annual Kingfisher Fashion Awards, for Indian models and designers, she was awarded the title of Model of the Year. Shortly after wards, she was chosen as one of the models for the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar for 2006, thus cementing her reputation as a supermodel. She also bagged two trophies at the Idea Zee F Awards in 2006 - female Model of the year (Commercial Assignments) and Fresh Face of the year.
Deepika has a younger sister named Anisha.
Back To Back Shooting Makes Priyanka Chopra Unwell
Priyanka Chopra is working so hard at the moment that she had to cancel a day’s shooting with Uday Chopra for Pyaar Impossible because of a viral attack. “Down with the flu or viral or some such thing that is making me miserable.Ugh! I hate being sick! Had to cancel shoot. Guilty,” she announced on Twitter.
Priyanka has hardly stopped in the last nine months, working on Kaminey, What’s Your Rashee, which will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, and now Pyaar Impossible as well as handling her extra-curricular commitments with regard to events and promotions - most recently the launch of Nokia’s new camera range. She is well known in the industry for her professionalism bordering on being a workaholic with regular 16 or 20 hour days.
Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor’s mother Neelima Azeem is hoping to cast Priyanka in her first movie as producer. “Yes, I met up with Priyanka at her house,” she confirms, “She is the only girl in the industry whom I have approached. She fits the role. The heroine appears only in the second half. It’s a very vital role.” The project is as yet untitled.Catch Shahrukh Khan and Anushka Sharma this winter
Now that the film’s leading lady has been finalized, preparations for the shooting of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi are in full swing.
A significant part of the film’s story is set in Chandigarh. However, Aditya Chopra , who is making a comeback to direction after a long gap of eight years, is recreating Chandigarh at Film City, Goregaon.
Two production units are said to be working in top gear to create the movie’s sets. The first team is working to recreate the exterior of Chandigarh – the streets, shops and houses etc – at Devdas Maidan in Film City.
The other unit is working at Yashraj Studios to create sets for the scenes depicting the interiors.
Aditya Chopra is personally taking interest in every aspect of the film’s production. He plans to begin shooting soon. A part of the film will also be shot abroad.
‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ will introduce model Anushka Sharma (don’t miss her stills) opposite Shah Rukh Khan .
The film is set to release by this year-end.
Anushka Sharma Demands A Breath-taking 1 Crore !
Anushka Sharma, the sensuous siren has agreed to play Nayantara’s part in Billa which is being remade in Telugu, along with her daring appearance in the black bikini.
Reportedly, Anushka was okay with wearing a bikini but agreed to do the scene only if the producers gave her a breathtaking Rs. 1 crore. Sources say the producers agreed without batting an eye-lid.
Billa’s shooting happened extensively in Malaysia in what is known as Little India. The treatment of the entire film was very youthful and stylish with a cutting edge to it as appropriate for a mafia movie. Audiences lapped up the razor-sharp cinematography, background music and costumes along with the actors” sleek good looks and physiques. More
Bollywood’s most awaited and expected release of the year, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (RNBDJ), which marks the return to direction of the scion of the Chopra family, Aditya Chopra, is progressing briskly. As we had broken the news, earlier this month, the latest addition to the film’s cast is Vinay Pathak, and he has confirmed the news officially.
Unlike the popular perception, the reason as to why it took eight years for Aditya Chopra to return to direction is very simple. The Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Mohabbatein director was busy in production work and had assigned the job of direction to different directors, several of them new. He also completed the setting up of the formidable state-of-the-art Yash Raj Studio.
Coming to the Shahrukh Khan-Anushka Sharma starrer, RNBDJ, unlike Aditya’s previous directorial ventures, as mentioned above, this one is going to be a quickie and if things go according to plans, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi will release before the year 2008 ends.Bollywood’s most awaited and expected release of the year, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (RNBDJ), which marks the return to direction of the scion of the Chopra family, Aditya Chopra, is progressing briskly. As we had broken the news, earlier this month, the latest addition to the film’s cast is Vinay Pathak, and he has confirmed the news officially.
Unlike the popular perception, the reason as to why it took eight years for Aditya Chopra to return to direction is very simple. The Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Mohabbatein director was busy in production work and had assigned the job of direction to different directors, several of them new. He also completed the setting up of the formidable state-of-the-art Yash Raj Studio.
Coming to the Shahrukh Khan-Anushka Sharma starrer, RNBDJ, unlike Aditya’s previous directorial ventures, as mentioned above, this one is going to be a quickie and if things go according to plans, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi will release before the year 2008 ends.