Monday, March 21, 2016
Reality Check: Is Aditi really not dating Farhan?
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari, who was on a media trial recently for a rumoured link-up with Bollywood actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, says that initially she used to feel pressure as she was new to the industry but now she laughs off such reports and thinks them "interesting".
"It's part of our job," Aditi told IANS when asked about her reaction to how media rumours affects her as a woman than as an actress.
"There are some days when I am irritated for five minutes and then we all laugh and get on with our work. I actually find it entertaining," she added.
The "Rock On" star and his celebrity hair-stylist wife Adhuna announced their decision to separate "mutually and amicably" earlier this year and it was reported that Aditi, who worked with Farhan in "Wazir" was the reason behind the split.
However Aditi, who walked for designer Shruti Sancheti at the ongoing Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Winter-Festive 2016, here on Friday, says that Our lives are sometimes far more exciting on print then it actually is because we are working back to back, not sleeping, taking flights from here to there but you (media) attribute (it) as a very exciting life."
She also says that though she is now five years old in the industry, such link ups used to affect her in initially.
"I have been working here for five years and earlier I used to feel pressure as I was new to it. I was not from the film world. I had not grown up there but today I am happy being like that. Either from being fashion, style or whoever you are, one should actually be effortless. It is about being yourself and being happy, being unique.
"I think when people love you for who you are and not what you are trying to be, I think then you are fine. There is no pressure on you. You are really happy and happy girls are really pretty," she said.
Nagpur-based fashion designer Sancheti showcased her new collection titled Constantinople at the fashion gala that started here on AMarch 16.
Rooted in Islamic architecture and Byzantine opulence, the collection featured ultra-luxurious modern cuts with quintessential handcrafted brilliance. Conflicting pattern clashes of fluid Paisley, geometric mosaics and rustic clamp dyeing forms the core DNA of this line.
Some of the highlights of the collection was the print and the footwear designed by Aprajita Toor.
"It's part of our job," Aditi told IANS when asked about her reaction to how media rumours affects her as a woman than as an actress.
"There are some days when I am irritated for five minutes and then we all laugh and get on with our work. I actually find it entertaining," she added.
The "Rock On" star and his celebrity hair-stylist wife Adhuna announced their decision to separate "mutually and amicably" earlier this year and it was reported that Aditi, who worked with Farhan in "Wazir" was the reason behind the split.
However Aditi, who walked for designer Shruti Sancheti at the ongoing Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Winter-Festive 2016, here on Friday, says that Our lives are sometimes far more exciting on print then it actually is because we are working back to back, not sleeping, taking flights from here to there but you (media) attribute (it) as a very exciting life."
She also says that though she is now five years old in the industry, such link ups used to affect her in initially.
"I have been working here for five years and earlier I used to feel pressure as I was new to it. I was not from the film world. I had not grown up there but today I am happy being like that. Either from being fashion, style or whoever you are, one should actually be effortless. It is about being yourself and being happy, being unique.
"I think when people love you for who you are and not what you are trying to be, I think then you are fine. There is no pressure on you. You are really happy and happy girls are really pretty," she said.
Nagpur-based fashion designer Sancheti showcased her new collection titled Constantinople at the fashion gala that started here on AMarch 16.
Rooted in Islamic architecture and Byzantine opulence, the collection featured ultra-luxurious modern cuts with quintessential handcrafted brilliance. Conflicting pattern clashes of fluid Paisley, geometric mosaics and rustic clamp dyeing forms the core DNA of this line.
Some of the highlights of the collection was the print and the footwear designed by Aprajita Toor.
'Bajirao Mastani' storms TOIFA
The epic historical love story "Bajirao Mastani" has bagged as many as five awards at the the second edition of the Times Of India Film Awards (TOIFA) cornering the Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actor in a supporting role (female) and Best Playback singer (female) trophies.
At a grand event on Friday, Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali carried home the Best Director award while Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra bagged the Best Actor and the Best Actor (female) trophies respectively.
Ranveer credited his win to Bhansali.
"My master one of the greatest directors of Hindi cinema... the one who has given so much and I just don't mean hit films but also love, affection and nurturing sir I owe this entirely to you. I love you sir. I hope in the years to come this special collaboration works together," Ranveer said at the stage, while accepting the award.
Actress Kangana Ranaut had won the Best Actress award for her role in "Tanu Weds Manu Returns", where she was seen playing a double role.
Her award was accepted by producer Krishika Lulla of Eros International, who was the co-producer of the film.
The story of a lost Pakistani deaf and mute girl, who was helped by an Indian man titled "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" was feted with the Best Film award.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who bagged the Best Actor Critics- male for the film "Piku" was also honoured with the Living Legend award.
Bhumi Pednekar bagged the Best Debut actor (female) for the film "Dum Laga Ke Haisha", while actor Aditya Pancholi's son Sooraj took home the Best Debut actor (male) for the film "Hero".
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who essayed the role of Liak Tungrekar, a bank robber and a murderer in "Badlapur", bagged the Best Actor in a negative role award.
Ranveer and his co-star actress Deepika Padukone, who was not present at the gala were also given the title as the Best Jodi.
Referring to Deepika as his 'better half' of the jodi Ranveer, who was looking dapper in blue tuxedo said on stage: "This is for the 'Best Jodi'. The better half of the jodi is not here. But I will convey the message to her."
The Dubai International Stadium, which is popular for its flood lights covering the circumference of the stadium described as "ring of fire", saw thousands of Bollywood fanatics coming to the event to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars.
A string of A-listers like Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandes, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Salman, Shah Rukh and Kareena set the stage on ire with their power pact and electrifying performances, which were choreographed by star choreographer Shiamak Davar.
Varun shook a leg on latest hit tracks like "Main tenu samjhawan", "High heels" and "Tan tan tan", hinting his fans about his next project "Judwaa 2", where he will be stepping into the "Dabangg" star Salman Khan's shoes, who was seen in the 1992 movie "Judwaa".
Kareena was seen paying a tribute to Bollywood's yesteryear divas like Helen, Karishma Kapoor and Sridevi.
Ranveer, who is a power house of energy shook his leg songs on Amitabh like "Jumma chumma" and "Pyaar tumhe".
Bollywood's "Dabangg" and "Dilwale" star enthralled the audience, who were seen whistling, screaming and hooting, while they performed on numbers from their respective films on stage.
At a grand event on Friday, Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali carried home the Best Director award while Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra bagged the Best Actor and the Best Actor (female) trophies respectively.
Ranveer credited his win to Bhansali.
"My master one of the greatest directors of Hindi cinema... the one who has given so much and I just don't mean hit films but also love, affection and nurturing sir I owe this entirely to you. I love you sir. I hope in the years to come this special collaboration works together," Ranveer said at the stage, while accepting the award.
Actress Kangana Ranaut had won the Best Actress award for her role in "Tanu Weds Manu Returns", where she was seen playing a double role.
Her award was accepted by producer Krishika Lulla of Eros International, who was the co-producer of the film.
The story of a lost Pakistani deaf and mute girl, who was helped by an Indian man titled "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" was feted with the Best Film award.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who bagged the Best Actor Critics- male for the film "Piku" was also honoured with the Living Legend award.
Bhumi Pednekar bagged the Best Debut actor (female) for the film "Dum Laga Ke Haisha", while actor Aditya Pancholi's son Sooraj took home the Best Debut actor (male) for the film "Hero".
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who essayed the role of Liak Tungrekar, a bank robber and a murderer in "Badlapur", bagged the Best Actor in a negative role award.
Ranveer and his co-star actress Deepika Padukone, who was not present at the gala were also given the title as the Best Jodi.
Referring to Deepika as his 'better half' of the jodi Ranveer, who was looking dapper in blue tuxedo said on stage: "This is for the 'Best Jodi'. The better half of the jodi is not here. But I will convey the message to her."
The Dubai International Stadium, which is popular for its flood lights covering the circumference of the stadium described as "ring of fire", saw thousands of Bollywood fanatics coming to the event to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars.
A string of A-listers like Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandes, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Salman, Shah Rukh and Kareena set the stage on ire with their power pact and electrifying performances, which were choreographed by star choreographer Shiamak Davar.
Varun shook a leg on latest hit tracks like "Main tenu samjhawan", "High heels" and "Tan tan tan", hinting his fans about his next project "Judwaa 2", where he will be stepping into the "Dabangg" star Salman Khan's shoes, who was seen in the 1992 movie "Judwaa".
Kareena was seen paying a tribute to Bollywood's yesteryear divas like Helen, Karishma Kapoor and Sridevi.
Ranveer, who is a power house of energy shook his leg songs on Amitabh like "Jumma chumma" and "Pyaar tumhe".
Bollywood's "Dabangg" and "Dilwale" star enthralled the audience, who were seen whistling, screaming and hooting, while they performed on numbers from their respective films on stage.
Two channels vying for Shilpa Shetty
Actress turned businesswoman Shilpa Shetty Kundra recently turned author with her top selling health and nutrition book and in fact is already in talks with the publishing house to author 2 more. Shilpa also continues to remain one of the most loved personalities on the small screen, has now been offered to judge 2 exciting dance reality shows from channel giants.
The former actress who set the screen on fire with her moves , enjoys dancing just as much today and is one of the most charming television personalities, making her the perfect choice to be on the panel of a dance reality show.
Two competing channels have approached Shilpa to be part of their shows and Shilpa is yet to make a final decision. She has been discussing the potential of both shows with her friends and family and wants to sign the show which her fans would be majorly interested in, since she has now developed an astute sense of business.
For the moment details are under wraps until Shilpa signs on the dotted line.
The former actress who set the screen on fire with her moves , enjoys dancing just as much today and is one of the most charming television personalities, making her the perfect choice to be on the panel of a dance reality show.
Two competing channels have approached Shilpa to be part of their shows and Shilpa is yet to make a final decision. She has been discussing the potential of both shows with her friends and family and wants to sign the show which her fans would be majorly interested in, since she has now developed an astute sense of business.
For the moment details are under wraps until Shilpa signs on the dotted line.
Why Bollywood stars prefer to steer clear of animation genre
Unlike Hollywood, where the biggest names lend their voice to animation films, Bollywood stars prefer to steer clear of the genre
The animation genre in Hollywood is big business. It is not just due to the quality of the films produced, but also due to the fact that the biggest Hollywood stars lend their voice for cartoon flicks. Sandra Bullock, one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, and Mad Men actor Jon Hamm did the voiceovers for Minions (2015). Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman appeared in this year's release, Zootopia. Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy worked on Shrek (2001), Owen Wilson was a voice in Cars 2 (2014) and Angelina Jolie lent her voice for Kung Fu Panda (2008).
Imran Khan lent his voice for Rio 2 (2011).
Realising the importance of getting leading stars for animation films, Priyanka Chopra and Irrfan Khan have been roped in for the Hindi version of the upcoming animated film, The Jungle Book.
The Hindi version of the upcoming film, The Jungle Book, has Priyanka Chopra and Irrfan Khan doing voiceovers
Amrita Pandey, vice-president, Studios, Disney India, says, "The Jungle Book is special to India, and we want our audience to enjoy the all-new, live-action adaptation. We wanted nothing, but the best for the Hindi version of the film. We are so excited to have such veterans and A-list actors come together to voice and bring alive these beloved characters making it like a big Hindi film.`
Priyanka Chopra
Far behind
The Indian animation industry is far behind the West, point out industry experts and mention that more support from the Bollywood stars can make animation a bigger genre in India.
Irrfan Khan
Stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan worked on Roadside Romeo (2008), Akshay Kumar lent his voice for Jumbo (2008), Imran Khan and Sonakshi Sinha gave voice for the Hindi version of Rio 2 (2011) while Shah Rukh Khan lent his voice for the Hindi version of The Incredibles (2004), but industry experts believe that the support has not been helpful so far. Obviously for a reason.
Akshay Kumar dubbed for Jumbo (2008)
Shailendra Singh from Percept Picture Company that produced films like Jumbo and Return Of Hanuman (2008), says, "Most of the time, Bollywood stars demand a huge amount from the filmmakers for voiceovers.
SRK for the Hindi version of The Incredibles (2004)
One needs to understand that in Hollywood, the economics of animation films is different from what it is in India. So paying a huge amount to stars becomes an uneconomical decision for filmmakers. Here, stars are all about fame and finance. They are not here to support the genre and become part of another creative field.`
Manoj Bajpayee
Benefit from the growth
Manish Dutt, managing director of VR Films and Studios, that has dubbed Kung Fu Panda for Dreamworks, 12 Barbie Films and currently working on multiple Hollywood animated majors in several Indian languages, says, "If mainstream stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan voice main characters, they can change the face of the Indian animation industry. This (Bollywood stars dubbing for animated films) has been experimented earlier with Akshay Kumar voicing for a Thai animation film.
It does draw the audiences in, but Indian stars charge too high a price which cannot be recovered. They have to be reasonable in pricing initially. Once the audience starts lapping up Indian animated flicks, the pricing can be reworked by the stars.`
Apart from suggesting the much-needed change in the way stars look at the money coming in from animated movies, Dutt also points out that currently, the genre is not popular enough as audiences prefer stars in mainstream film. He says, "Hindi film stars can draw audiences, but the Indian audience prefers to see the stars perform, rather than to hear their voices.`
Show quality work
But actors are not the only ones to be blamed. Manoj Bajpayee, who has given his voice for animated films like Ramayana: The Epic (2010) and Mahabharat (2013) believes that the quality of animation films in India, unlike West, should also improve to get Bollywood stars on board.
Bajpayee says, "In the West, from whatever I have observed, the actors give voiceovers only when it suits or goes with the character. This is important, but here, voiceovers are still not approached professionally. There has to be a system wherein the actor can record the voice and accordingly, you create a character. Since we are not doing it, the Indian animation films are not doing well. The quality of work has to improve so that actors can also show interest. In the West, they are doing it well for years. I will lend my voice to an animated film only if I see that there is professional approach towards the work.`
Stop limiting its reach
Apart from stars citing high prices to actors not willing to be part of mediocre work, the way animation films in India are projected and marketed also needs to be changed. Keitan Yadav, COO, Red Chillies VFX, says, "The VFX industry has grown manifold. Live action films including Ra.One (2011) and Krrish (2006) have done well.
However, the animation industry needs to grow. It is still pitched as a genre meant for children. This is not the case in the West where animation is also a genre that serves the interest of all. It is not limited to any particular age group. India has skill as well as technology, but the way the animation industry is projected, needs to change to ensure growth.`
The animation genre in Hollywood is big business. It is not just due to the quality of the films produced, but also due to the fact that the biggest Hollywood stars lend their voice for cartoon flicks. Sandra Bullock, one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, and Mad Men actor Jon Hamm did the voiceovers for Minions (2015). Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman appeared in this year's release, Zootopia. Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy worked on Shrek (2001), Owen Wilson was a voice in Cars 2 (2014) and Angelina Jolie lent her voice for Kung Fu Panda (2008).
Imran Khan lent his voice for Rio 2 (2011).
Realising the importance of getting leading stars for animation films, Priyanka Chopra and Irrfan Khan have been roped in for the Hindi version of the upcoming animated film, The Jungle Book.
The Hindi version of the upcoming film, The Jungle Book, has Priyanka Chopra and Irrfan Khan doing voiceovers
Amrita Pandey, vice-president, Studios, Disney India, says, "The Jungle Book is special to India, and we want our audience to enjoy the all-new, live-action adaptation. We wanted nothing, but the best for the Hindi version of the film. We are so excited to have such veterans and A-list actors come together to voice and bring alive these beloved characters making it like a big Hindi film.`
Priyanka Chopra
Far behind
The Indian animation industry is far behind the West, point out industry experts and mention that more support from the Bollywood stars can make animation a bigger genre in India.
Irrfan Khan
Stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan worked on Roadside Romeo (2008), Akshay Kumar lent his voice for Jumbo (2008), Imran Khan and Sonakshi Sinha gave voice for the Hindi version of Rio 2 (2011) while Shah Rukh Khan lent his voice for the Hindi version of The Incredibles (2004), but industry experts believe that the support has not been helpful so far. Obviously for a reason.
Akshay Kumar dubbed for Jumbo (2008)
Shailendra Singh from Percept Picture Company that produced films like Jumbo and Return Of Hanuman (2008), says, "Most of the time, Bollywood stars demand a huge amount from the filmmakers for voiceovers.
SRK for the Hindi version of The Incredibles (2004)
One needs to understand that in Hollywood, the economics of animation films is different from what it is in India. So paying a huge amount to stars becomes an uneconomical decision for filmmakers. Here, stars are all about fame and finance. They are not here to support the genre and become part of another creative field.`
Manoj Bajpayee
Benefit from the growth
Manish Dutt, managing director of VR Films and Studios, that has dubbed Kung Fu Panda for Dreamworks, 12 Barbie Films and currently working on multiple Hollywood animated majors in several Indian languages, says, "If mainstream stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan voice main characters, they can change the face of the Indian animation industry. This (Bollywood stars dubbing for animated films) has been experimented earlier with Akshay Kumar voicing for a Thai animation film.
It does draw the audiences in, but Indian stars charge too high a price which cannot be recovered. They have to be reasonable in pricing initially. Once the audience starts lapping up Indian animated flicks, the pricing can be reworked by the stars.`
Apart from suggesting the much-needed change in the way stars look at the money coming in from animated movies, Dutt also points out that currently, the genre is not popular enough as audiences prefer stars in mainstream film. He says, "Hindi film stars can draw audiences, but the Indian audience prefers to see the stars perform, rather than to hear their voices.`
Show quality work
But actors are not the only ones to be blamed. Manoj Bajpayee, who has given his voice for animated films like Ramayana: The Epic (2010) and Mahabharat (2013) believes that the quality of animation films in India, unlike West, should also improve to get Bollywood stars on board.
Bajpayee says, "In the West, from whatever I have observed, the actors give voiceovers only when it suits or goes with the character. This is important, but here, voiceovers are still not approached professionally. There has to be a system wherein the actor can record the voice and accordingly, you create a character. Since we are not doing it, the Indian animation films are not doing well. The quality of work has to improve so that actors can also show interest. In the West, they are doing it well for years. I will lend my voice to an animated film only if I see that there is professional approach towards the work.`
Stop limiting its reach
Apart from stars citing high prices to actors not willing to be part of mediocre work, the way animation films in India are projected and marketed also needs to be changed. Keitan Yadav, COO, Red Chillies VFX, says, "The VFX industry has grown manifold. Live action films including Ra.One (2011) and Krrish (2006) have done well.
However, the animation industry needs to grow. It is still pitched as a genre meant for children. This is not the case in the West where animation is also a genre that serves the interest of all. It is not limited to any particular age group. India has skill as well as technology, but the way the animation industry is projected, needs to change to ensure growth.`
What is the USP of Raees?
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan hopes the presence of actors as "fine" as Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Pakistani talent Mahira Khan in "Raees", helps him "improve" his own performance in the movie.
Talking about "Raees", SRK told the media on the sidelines of the Times of India Film Awards here: "I think we have a great set of actors. The film is a little more on the real zone. Rahul Dholakia is directing it.
"There is Mahira Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. We have really fine actors. I am really impressed by the quality of actors we have in the film and hopefully they will help me improve my performance."
The 50-year-old actor even has a film with young and raring-to-go actress Alia Bhatt. It's a yet untitled project to be directed by Gauri Shinde.
Of working with the 23-year-old "Student Of The Year" actress, SRK said: "Alia is not in awe of me. She is beautiful. I have known her since childhood... She is just beautiful."
This year, there's a lot happening on the career front for Shah Rukh. While his "Fan" is slated to release soon, there's also news that he has been signed on to work in Aanand L. Rai's next project.
There has also been a buzz that he is playing a dwarf in Rai's film, but clarifying this, he said: "Who reported this? If journalists have reported this, it is not true. So I'll tell you when I will do the film. Yes, I am talking to Aanand, Imtiaz and five other directors... I start new films in June or July after I finish last bits of 'Raees'," he said.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan hopes the presence of actors as "fine" as Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Pakistani talent Mahira Khan in "Raees", helps him "improve" his own performance in the movie.
Talking about "Raees", SRK told the media on the sidelines of the Times of India Film Awards here: "I think we have a great set of actors. The film is a little more on the real zone. Rahul Dholakia is directing it.
"There is Mahira Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. We have really fine actors. I am really impressed by the quality of actors we have in the film and hopefully they will help me improve my performance."
The 50-year-old actor even has a film with young and raring-to-go actress Alia Bhatt. It's a yet untitled project to be directed by Gauri Shinde.
Of working with the 23-year-old "Student Of The Year" actress, SRK said: "Alia is not in awe of me. She is beautiful. I have known her since childhood... She is just beautiful."
This year, there's a lot happening on the career front for Shah Rukh. While his "Fan" is slated to release soon, there's also news that he has been signed on to work in Aanand L. Rai's next project.
There has also been a buzz that he is playing a dwarf in Rai's film, but clarifying this, he said: "Who reported this? If journalists have reported this, it is not true. So I'll tell you when I will do the film. Yes, I am talking to Aanand, Imtiaz and five other directors... I start new films in June or July after I finish last bits of 'Raees'," he said.
Talking about "Raees", SRK told the media on the sidelines of the Times of India Film Awards here: "I think we have a great set of actors. The film is a little more on the real zone. Rahul Dholakia is directing it.
"There is Mahira Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. We have really fine actors. I am really impressed by the quality of actors we have in the film and hopefully they will help me improve my performance."
The 50-year-old actor even has a film with young and raring-to-go actress Alia Bhatt. It's a yet untitled project to be directed by Gauri Shinde.
Of working with the 23-year-old "Student Of The Year" actress, SRK said: "Alia is not in awe of me. She is beautiful. I have known her since childhood... She is just beautiful."
This year, there's a lot happening on the career front for Shah Rukh. While his "Fan" is slated to release soon, there's also news that he has been signed on to work in Aanand L. Rai's next project.
There has also been a buzz that he is playing a dwarf in Rai's film, but clarifying this, he said: "Who reported this? If journalists have reported this, it is not true. So I'll tell you when I will do the film. Yes, I am talking to Aanand, Imtiaz and five other directors... I start new films in June or July after I finish last bits of 'Raees'," he said.
Who is happy on being compared with Alia?
Tridha Choudhury is elated to be compared to Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt for one of her looks in her TV show "Dahleez".
Tridha, who forayed into the small screen with the Star Plus show, had to wear Kanjeevaram sari similar to the one Alia wore in the "2 States` for one scene.
"I'm playing the character of a Tamil Brahmin girl in the show and for a wedding ceremony of a friend in the show, I did wear a beautiful sari. Co-incidentally, it was like Alia's look of the '2 States' and everyone on the set complimented me, saying I look like her,` Tridha said in statement.
In the show, she is seen as the female protagonist Swadheenta Ramakrishnan opposite Harshad Arora.
The actress, who has appeared in various Bengali and Telugu films, added: "It was such a pleasant change from the kind of scenes we have shot till now. My look is also very different. I am sure audience will love it.`
Set in Delhi, "Dahleez` is the story of two individuals -- Swadheenta, a young aspiring lawyer and Adarsh, an IAS officer. Both have their respective sets of values and ideals which set them apart from the crowd.
Meanwhile, Harshad is also recuperating as he hurt his back while doing an action sequence for "Dahleez`. In one scene, he had to hit goons and they retaliated. He actually got hit but continued to shoot in the immense pain, and took rest afterward.
Tridha, who forayed into the small screen with the Star Plus show, had to wear Kanjeevaram sari similar to the one Alia wore in the "2 States` for one scene.
"I'm playing the character of a Tamil Brahmin girl in the show and for a wedding ceremony of a friend in the show, I did wear a beautiful sari. Co-incidentally, it was like Alia's look of the '2 States' and everyone on the set complimented me, saying I look like her,` Tridha said in statement.
In the show, she is seen as the female protagonist Swadheenta Ramakrishnan opposite Harshad Arora.
The actress, who has appeared in various Bengali and Telugu films, added: "It was such a pleasant change from the kind of scenes we have shot till now. My look is also very different. I am sure audience will love it.`
Set in Delhi, "Dahleez` is the story of two individuals -- Swadheenta, a young aspiring lawyer and Adarsh, an IAS officer. Both have their respective sets of values and ideals which set them apart from the crowd.
Meanwhile, Harshad is also recuperating as he hurt his back while doing an action sequence for "Dahleez`. In one scene, he had to hit goons and they retaliated. He actually got hit but continued to shoot in the immense pain, and took rest afterward.
Why no Holi celebration for Kareena?
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has revealed that she will not be celebrating Holi -- the festival of colours -- as she wants to concentrate on promoting her new film "Ki and Ka".
"I will not be playing Holi this year. I might have quiet family dinner but no Holi because I want to concentrate on the film promotion. It is just one week before the release of the film which is more important for me," Kareena said.
Kareena will be seen portraying an ambitious career-oriented woman who gets married to a man who loves being a homemaker in the R.Balki directorial.
The film, which also stars actor Arjun Kapoor, follows a very fresh and innovative approach towards the relationship between a husband and wife.
"Ki and Ka" is slated to release on April 1.
"I will not be playing Holi this year. I might have quiet family dinner but no Holi because I want to concentrate on the film promotion. It is just one week before the release of the film which is more important for me," Kareena said.
Kareena will be seen portraying an ambitious career-oriented woman who gets married to a man who loves being a homemaker in the R.Balki directorial.
The film, which also stars actor Arjun Kapoor, follows a very fresh and innovative approach towards the relationship between a husband and wife.
"Ki and Ka" is slated to release on April 1.
Parineeti copying sis Priyanka?
Actress Parineeti Chopra, who is gearing up for her next film "Meri Pyaari Bindu" in which she has lent her voice for the first time, says singing runs in her family genes.
The 27-year-old, who was co-hosting the TOIFA's main gala on Friday, added that her cousin and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who has already impressed the audience with her vocal prowess by lending voice to songs like "Dil dhadakne do" from the movie Zoya Akhtar's directorial "Dil Dhadakne Do", and her family were "really excited" after knowing that she is getting a chance to sing professionally.
"Actually everyone in my family was excited because everyone knows that we all sing. I think it's in our blood to sing. I think it's in Chopra blood to sing so they were very happy that I was getting to do it professionally finally," said Parineeti, when asked about the reaction by Priyanka and her family about her singing in the film.
The "Ishaqzaade" actress will be seen essaying an aspiring singer in Maneesh Sharma production "Meri Pyaari Bindu", which is directed by debutant Akshay Roy. In the film, she will be seen romancing actor Ayushmann Khurrana.
Asked if she would be working on singles like Priyanka, who worked on singles like "In my city" ft. Will.i.am and "Exotic" ft. Pittbull, Parineeti said: "No. Right now I am going to do some music in films and then I will see."
The 27-year-old, who was co-hosting the TOIFA's main gala on Friday, added that her cousin and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who has already impressed the audience with her vocal prowess by lending voice to songs like "Dil dhadakne do" from the movie Zoya Akhtar's directorial "Dil Dhadakne Do", and her family were "really excited" after knowing that she is getting a chance to sing professionally.
"Actually everyone in my family was excited because everyone knows that we all sing. I think it's in our blood to sing. I think it's in Chopra blood to sing so they were very happy that I was getting to do it professionally finally," said Parineeti, when asked about the reaction by Priyanka and her family about her singing in the film.
The "Ishaqzaade" actress will be seen essaying an aspiring singer in Maneesh Sharma production "Meri Pyaari Bindu", which is directed by debutant Akshay Roy. In the film, she will be seen romancing actor Ayushmann Khurrana.
Asked if she would be working on singles like Priyanka, who worked on singles like "In my city" ft. Will.i.am and "Exotic" ft. Pittbull, Parineeti said: "No. Right now I am going to do some music in films and then I will see."
Whoa! Ranveer and Alia confess their love
Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, who feature in a new campaign for an online travel portal, have confessed their love for travelling.
The actors are brand ambassadors for MakeMyTrip, whose new brand campaign aims to drive consumers to shift from offline to online for hotel bookings.
"I have always had the wanderlust in me since my teens. I believe travelling is the best way with which one can broaden their horizons. If there is one thing that I would want to do with my life, it is to travel the world, see new places, meet new people and learn about new cultures," Ranveer said in a statement.
Alia said: "I love travelling and I look forward to an incredible journey with MakeMyTrip," remarked Alia.
The campaign highlights compelling and relevant benefits of booking hotels on MakeMyTrip such as widest range of hotels to choose from, great deals, trust and reliability. The campaign will heavily be promoted on TV, radio, outdoor, social media and digital platforms from Sunday.
#BefikarBookKar - Hotel
#BefikarBookKar - Taxi
Rajesh Magow, MakeMyTrip co-founder and CEO-India, said: `The Indian hotels market is still highly and fragmented and we have made aggressive efforts to tap into this segment. Our current campaign is also reflective of our larger business strategy of rapidly growing our hotels business. With this campaign, we seek to bring new customers into the online hotel category."
The actors are brand ambassadors for MakeMyTrip, whose new brand campaign aims to drive consumers to shift from offline to online for hotel bookings.
"I have always had the wanderlust in me since my teens. I believe travelling is the best way with which one can broaden their horizons. If there is one thing that I would want to do with my life, it is to travel the world, see new places, meet new people and learn about new cultures," Ranveer said in a statement.
Alia said: "I love travelling and I look forward to an incredible journey with MakeMyTrip," remarked Alia.
The campaign highlights compelling and relevant benefits of booking hotels on MakeMyTrip such as widest range of hotels to choose from, great deals, trust and reliability. The campaign will heavily be promoted on TV, radio, outdoor, social media and digital platforms from Sunday.
#BefikarBookKar - Hotel
#BefikarBookKar - Taxi
Rajesh Magow, MakeMyTrip co-founder and CEO-India, said: `The Indian hotels market is still highly and fragmented and we have made aggressive efforts to tap into this segment. Our current campaign is also reflective of our larger business strategy of rapidly growing our hotels business. With this campaign, we seek to bring new customers into the online hotel category."
Finally, Sunny's wish comes true?
The two will shake a leg to the 1980 chartbuster "Laila O Laila" for the upcoming crime-drama.
Sunny's face off with a journalist on a talk show, won her lot of praises. Only good things have followed her since then.
Everyone from Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma to Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt taking up for the actress.
Now the news is that, Sunny will be shaking a leg with Shah Rukh Khan in Rahul Dholakia's crime-drama Raees.
Sunny and Shahrukh Khan will be dancing on Qurbani's "Laila O Laila" which featured Feroz Khan and Zeenat Aman.
Producer duo Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, who are fans of the classic number, acquired the rights to Amit Kumar-Kanchan song which is being re-recorded and rendered with faster beats.
A source reveals, "Raees is set in the '80s and there was need of a song sequence. The makers unanimously selected "Laila O Laila" which perfectly fits with the dark, gangster theme and period. It was suggested to Shah Rukh and it was his idea to get Sunny on board. A lavish set is being created in Mumbai and rehearsals are on in full swing,"
"She will begin shooting for Raees next month. It will be a two-day schedule," the source adds.
The song will be shot in a similar club set-up as seen in the original 1980 film. Sunny will be wearing a white, sequinned gown and a feathery headgear, while trying to win over Shahrukh's attention.
Mahira Khan, a Pakistani actress, will be playing Shahrukh's Lady Love.
Sunny's face off with a journalist on a talk show, won her lot of praises. Only good things have followed her since then.
Everyone from Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma to Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt taking up for the actress.
Now the news is that, Sunny will be shaking a leg with Shah Rukh Khan in Rahul Dholakia's crime-drama Raees.
Sunny and Shahrukh Khan will be dancing on Qurbani's "Laila O Laila" which featured Feroz Khan and Zeenat Aman.
Producer duo Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, who are fans of the classic number, acquired the rights to Amit Kumar-Kanchan song which is being re-recorded and rendered with faster beats.
A source reveals, "Raees is set in the '80s and there was need of a song sequence. The makers unanimously selected "Laila O Laila" which perfectly fits with the dark, gangster theme and period. It was suggested to Shah Rukh and it was his idea to get Sunny on board. A lavish set is being created in Mumbai and rehearsals are on in full swing,"
"She will begin shooting for Raees next month. It will be a two-day schedule," the source adds.
The song will be shot in a similar club set-up as seen in the original 1980 film. Sunny will be wearing a white, sequinned gown and a feathery headgear, while trying to win over Shahrukh's attention.
Mahira Khan, a Pakistani actress, will be playing Shahrukh's Lady Love.
Malaika opts for silence over divorce rumours
It was a "Mein chup rahungi" moment for actress Malaika Arora Khan as she decided to stay mum over rumours of divorce from producer husband Arbaaz Khan.
The actress walked for designer Mandira Wirk at the ongoing Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) winter-festive 2016 and when IANS asked her about the media reports about her personal life, she refused to comment.
Wirk presented a collection titled "Romancing Rococo" on the fourth day of the fashion gala that is taking place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here.
The collection delves deep into this style that gained prominence in Paris as a statement in fancifulness, modishness and refined style. The collection particularly takes a cue from the curlicues motifs and gilding of the iconic era and finds a modern-day expression in Wirk's collection.
"The Rococo movement emerged as a rebellion against the rigidity of Baroque designs and its hallmark was a quiet grandeur that was far from opulent or overbearing. My collection captures this exact sentiment and strives to bring forth elegance that is, at no point, over the top or gimmicky," said the designer.
Asked what made her look at Malaika as her muse this time, Wirk told IANS: "The designs depicts 18th century art and architecture and talks about curves and asymmetric designs so who can you have better than the curvaceous body of my friend Malaika."
Even Malaika was excited walking the runway and said that she would love to associate with Wirk for her fashion label titled "The Closet Label".
"My line is easy, affordable and comfortable so i would love to have designer friends," Malaika told IANS.
The actress walked for designer Mandira Wirk at the ongoing Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) winter-festive 2016 and when IANS asked her about the media reports about her personal life, she refused to comment.
Wirk presented a collection titled "Romancing Rococo" on the fourth day of the fashion gala that is taking place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here.
The collection delves deep into this style that gained prominence in Paris as a statement in fancifulness, modishness and refined style. The collection particularly takes a cue from the curlicues motifs and gilding of the iconic era and finds a modern-day expression in Wirk's collection.
"The Rococo movement emerged as a rebellion against the rigidity of Baroque designs and its hallmark was a quiet grandeur that was far from opulent or overbearing. My collection captures this exact sentiment and strives to bring forth elegance that is, at no point, over the top or gimmicky," said the designer.
Asked what made her look at Malaika as her muse this time, Wirk told IANS: "The designs depicts 18th century art and architecture and talks about curves and asymmetric designs so who can you have better than the curvaceous body of my friend Malaika."
Even Malaika was excited walking the runway and said that she would love to associate with Wirk for her fashion label titled "The Closet Label".
"My line is easy, affordable and comfortable so i would love to have designer friends," Malaika told IANS.
Why Patralekha is not open for biopics?
Biopics nowadays have become an integral part of Bollywood, especially after the success of films like "Mary Kom` and "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag`. However, "Citylight` actress Patralekha says that she is not open for such films.
"I don't want to do any biopic ever. I think I need to work a lot on me as an actor before I do such films. To do a biopic, you need to be really really really good actor. I don't see myself in any biopic," the actress told reporters.
The last biopic film that was a hit at the box-office was Sonam Kapoor starrer "Neerja`.
Patralekha, who started her career with Hansal Mehta's directorial opposite national award winner Rajkumar Rao, will be next seen in Vikram Bhatt's "Love Games` in a complete grey shade character named Romona.
The film also stars newcomer Tara Alisha Berry and Gaurav Arora and is slated to release on April 8.
"I don't want to do any biopic ever. I think I need to work a lot on me as an actor before I do such films. To do a biopic, you need to be really really really good actor. I don't see myself in any biopic," the actress told reporters.
The last biopic film that was a hit at the box-office was Sonam Kapoor starrer "Neerja`.
Patralekha, who started her career with Hansal Mehta's directorial opposite national award winner Rajkumar Rao, will be next seen in Vikram Bhatt's "Love Games` in a complete grey shade character named Romona.
The film also stars newcomer Tara Alisha Berry and Gaurav Arora and is slated to release on April 8.
Has Athiya dethroned Sonam?
She is just one film old, but is already making waves in the tinsel town for her acting skills as well as fashion and style quotient. Actress Athiya Shetty says the tag of Bollywood's fashionista comes with a "strange and surreal feeling`.
Athiya, who is daughter of Suniel Shetty, added that she has never made an attempt to "be that person`.
When IANS asked her about how it feels to be known as one of the fashionable actresses from the younger brigade, she said: "It has always been a strange and surreal feeling because I have never made an effort to try and be that person."
"I think I have to obviously thank my stylist (Ami Patel), who has most importantly given me my personality through my dressing and I think that is what really important.`
Sharing her fashion fundas, Athiya said the key to being stylish is to be comfortable with "whatever you are wearing".
"You have to be yourself, you have to be comfortable in your own skin and in your body type and kind of own whatever you are wearing no matter what it is," she added.
Athiya, who is the brand ambassador of Maybelline New York, turned muse for designer Namrata Joshipura for the beauty brand's show at the fourth day of Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Autumn-Winter 2016 on Saturday here. The five-day fashion gala is taking place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here.
The actress, who stepped into showbiz alongside actor Aditya Pancholi's son Sooraj in superstar Salman Khan's co-production venture "Her" last year, has walked the ramp for several fashion shows, but Athiya asserts that she is "always nervous before walking on the ramp".
"I am thinking about thousand things but I think once you get on the ramp and you see the people cheering for you, you automatically get a sense of energy in front of the live audience," she shared.
Athiya had a pre-show shoot in the national capital, and she says that it was a nice experience.
"I have been to Delhi but I have never seen all the locations in Delhi. So, for me it was a very nice experience. I miss greenery and space of Delhi when in Mumbai," she said.
On the filmy front, the actress says she will make an announcement about her projects soon.
Athiya, who is daughter of Suniel Shetty, added that she has never made an attempt to "be that person`.
When IANS asked her about how it feels to be known as one of the fashionable actresses from the younger brigade, she said: "It has always been a strange and surreal feeling because I have never made an effort to try and be that person."
"I think I have to obviously thank my stylist (Ami Patel), who has most importantly given me my personality through my dressing and I think that is what really important.`
Sharing her fashion fundas, Athiya said the key to being stylish is to be comfortable with "whatever you are wearing".
"You have to be yourself, you have to be comfortable in your own skin and in your body type and kind of own whatever you are wearing no matter what it is," she added.
Athiya, who is the brand ambassador of Maybelline New York, turned muse for designer Namrata Joshipura for the beauty brand's show at the fourth day of Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Autumn-Winter 2016 on Saturday here. The five-day fashion gala is taking place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here.
The actress, who stepped into showbiz alongside actor Aditya Pancholi's son Sooraj in superstar Salman Khan's co-production venture "Her" last year, has walked the ramp for several fashion shows, but Athiya asserts that she is "always nervous before walking on the ramp".
"I am thinking about thousand things but I think once you get on the ramp and you see the people cheering for you, you automatically get a sense of energy in front of the live audience," she shared.
Athiya had a pre-show shoot in the national capital, and she says that it was a nice experience.
"I have been to Delhi but I have never seen all the locations in Delhi. So, for me it was a very nice experience. I miss greenery and space of Delhi when in Mumbai," she said.
On the filmy front, the actress says she will make an announcement about her projects soon.