Don 2: Priyanka Chopra says movie is Farhan's best work

Everyone in Bollywood is currently watching out for one movie: Don 2. Expectations and curiosity has grown with each and every promo that has been released. How will the story continue? What has Farhan Akhtar come up with this time? And of course, will it break box office records? These are just some of the questions that are playing in everyone’s minds while they wait for the film to finally come to the big screen next week. The film will not only be the return of The King, but also his Jungli Billi aka Roma aka Priyanka Chopra.

Women in Bollywood in most cases don’t have much of a role in action-movies, but in Don 2 Priyanka will be seen in full action-mode. ”Don 2 is a cool role for me. It’s an action film of another level in Bollywood. I am more angrier in this one. I’ve done a lot of fist fighting that I didn’t do too much of in the earlier Don. I went through intense rehearsals for my action with guidance from Farhan and Shah Rukh who often pulled my leg.”

While Priyanka doesn’t mind playing the damsel in distress, in Don 2, for once, she is not and that is exactly what makes this role so good, “I don’t play a damsel in distress and so missed all the dance and frolic I’ve been doing in my other movies. Don 2 is one of those rare movies where I have to be serious all the time. I can’t even sport my foot long smile. But that’s what’s good about Don 2. It makes me do things I’ve never done. That’s one advantage of playing a cop but it’s got disadvantages also as I’ve mentioned earlier.”

If you can remember, in the first film, Roma fell in love with Don (who she thought was Vijay). Ask her about her relationship with Don in part 2 and she says, ”Don cannot be predictable. By that I mean Don as a person. You can never tell what his next move is going to be. He is one bad guy you can’t mess with. Don is cold blooded and such people are really dangerous to deal with. Roma has such a relationship with him, hot and cold as she is hell bent on taking her revenge and wants Don at any cost. It’s a cat and mouse chase.”

Everyone in Bollywood at some point wants to work with Shah Rukh Khan. According to Priyanka SRK can live up to anything. That’s what sets him apart from any other star. “He is a man who believes in challenges at this point in his career. He puts in more than one needs to put in his movies. There are very few actors who are like that. Don 2 is SRK’s best action movie of 2011 I feel.”

So, from what we can tell so far one of the reasons to watch Don 2 is, of course, Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra. Another reason we can think of is the fact that Farhan Akhtar is back as director. But there is more! “It’s suspense to another level too. The music is also rich, but the film is so huge in itself that music will stand out once the movie is released. You will get to the groove of the songs once you see the film. Don 2 is Farhan’s best work I have seen,” Priyanka added.

You can catch Don and Roma in their cat and mouse game on December 21st if you are in the UK and on the 23rd for the rest of the world!

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I am still in Mumbai: Veena Malik

Mumbai/Islamabad (PTI): Actress Veena Malik today denied reports that she had quietly returned to Pakistan following her nude photo shoot controversy, saying she was resting in a suburban Mumbai hotel to recover from exhaustion.

Against the backdrop of reports that she had mysteriously disappeared, Veena said she had changed her hotel in Mumbai and switched off her mobile phone as she wanted to rest. She told Geo News channel that she had been feeling unwell after working for up to 18 hours a day.

The 33-year-old actress said she was now staying at the Oakwood Hotel in Mumbai, a fact confirmed by the local police. Veena's conversation with Geo News marked her first contact with anyone in two days.

Earlier, speculative media reports on both sides of the border had claimed Malik had crossed over to Pakistan via the Wagah land border. The reports further claimed the actress, wearing a burqa, had crossed the frontier on foot.

But the police confirmed today that the actress is very much in Mumbai. "Veena Malik is in Oakwood hotel. She has registered by her real name Zahida and she has all the papers. She was unwell for a couple of days," Machendra Bodke of Juhu police station told media persons.

Malik went "missing" two days ago after returning from a film shoot in Mumbai. Her manager Pratik Mehta told the media that her cell phone was turned off.

The actress, who has been in and out of India for film and reality shows, was shooting 'Mumbai 125 kilometres' in Goregaon and left the shoot midway, saying she was not well.

However, the police said that there was no missing person's complaint registered in this connection.

Some reports had suggested that Malik had returned to Pakistan to renew her Indian visa but sources close to the actress said her visa was valid till December 24.

The actress' family in Islamabad said it had no information about her whereabouts. Malik was recently criticised by hardliners and extremists in Pakistan for appearing topless on the cover of FHM India magazine with the letters ISI painted on her arm.

She filed a suit against FHM India, claiming damages worth Rs 100 million, while the magazine counter-sued her for Rs 250 million.

After finishing this movie, Veena is also slated to appear on Imagine TV's reality show 'Swayamvar', where she will be searching for her 'Mr Right'.

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I do not like girls who openly talk about condoms and sex, Dev Anand said once

Gaurav Malani

It was exactly in this week last year that I met Dev saab in his Khar office with some of my office colleagues. And it just seems yesterday. It was more of a casual conversation with him rather than a formal interview on any of the two of his upcoming films. So we never bothered to take down notes or record it for official purpose. But such was his impact that his words still linger fresh in my mind.

Two of his films were scheduled for release back to back, one being the coloured version of his 1962 classic, Hum Dono, and other his latest directorial venture, Chargesheet.

"People would get to see the young Dev Anand and the present Dev Anand in quick succession", said the elated actor. In the 88th year of his life, the actor still showed no signs of ageing as far as his cinematic ambitions were concerned. Post Chargesheet, he wished to come up with a sequel to another of his superhit films, Hare Raama Hare Krishna. While he was upbeat about the idea of renovating classics and taking the legacy of his films forward, Dev Anand was strictly against remakes. "Why would you want to meddle with the classics?" This was also the time when Dev Anand had been strongly opposing the remix version of the song, Dum Maaro Dum, which was being used as an item song in Rohan Sippy's film.

Dev Anand also kept himself updated with the changing times and technological advancement. He was completely amazed by the power of internet and was perhaps the only actor of his era to have an active Twitter account. Naturally then he was a very open-minded person and not stuck with the conservativeness of his times. "Ask me anything and everything that you want", said the senior actor putting our apprehensions to rest. He didn't take offence to any question and never ever showed any high-handedness in answering any of them.

Could he fall in love even today asked a colleague and he candidly replied, "Why not? You cannot stop yourself from falling in love. But I am a responsible man. I have a wife and son. So I know where to draw my lines". Ask him what did he think of the woman of today and he said, "They are beautiful. Par hamare zamane mein nazakat hua karti thi. The girls had a natural charm. Today it's more artificial. I don't like girls who openly talk about condoms and sex".

Like Hum Dono, Dev Anand wanted to bring back many of his black and white classics in the coloured format so that the present generation could enjoy it. Reviving memories of his times he says, "If I wanted, I could have ruled half of Bombay". And such was his stardom that one doesn't overlook his statement as a mere exaggeration. Dev Anand enjoyed immense popularity throughout his lifetime and wasn't a faded star even in his last days.

Dev saab was getting his Juhu residence refurbished at that time and assured us that the next time we meet it would be at his newly-done pad. Unfortunately that will never happen now. We will miss you for ever after Dev Anand. They don't call you evergreen for no reason!

Source: The Times of India

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I am not signing up Sunny Leone for her body: Mahesh Bhatt (Really?)

Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt enters the "Bigg Boss 5" house Monday and says he has decided to offer por.n star Sunny Leone, who is also participating in the reality show, the lead role in his movie " Jism 2".

"I am not casting her for her body, but I see that loneliness and heartbroken soul that is behind that smile. The entertainment business itself is not a cakewalk, so the por.n business would have been a really tough ride for her," Bhatt told IANS on phone from Mumbai.

"I love casting people who are real. People who have gone through highs and lows to reach a stature where people look up to them for their hard work. Sunny is being shown in a bright light with an exotic image on television, but I sensed that she must have gone through a lot to earn a name in an industry which people don't appreciate," added the 61-year-old.

"Jism" released in 2003 was an unexpected box office success and made debutants John Abraham and Bipasha Basu known names in the film industry.

Born to a Punjabi family in Ontario, Sunny has appeared in various reality shows in the US, and was named among the world's top 12 por.n stars by fashion magazine Maxim in 2010.

Bhatt feels Sunny has an emotional 'edge' which could work wonders for "Jism 2".

"'Jism 2' narrates the story of a woman who transcends from the 'body' to the 'soul'. I wanted to approach an actress who not only has the physical attributes but also the emotional 'edge' to carry off the complexity of the role.

"I see Sunny as a perfect fit for the film and the script. Had approached Bipasha Basu and Mallika Sherawat for the role earlier, but things didn't work out," he added.

What made Bhatt choose Colors reality show "Bigg Boss 5" as a platform to announce the film.

"Announcing a film is as important as any other aspect of filmmaking, whether it be releasing it or promoting it. 'Bigg Boss' is a great platform to reach a wide audience. And we thought it was the right time to approach her," he said.

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Mahesh Bhatt will visit Bigg Boss house to offer his Jism-2 to Sunnny Leone

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is all set to enter the Bigg Boss house for a few hours to offer a lead role to adult movie star, Sunny Leone, in Jism 2.

The 63-year-old director-producer says he chose to announce the film on the reality show because of its popularity among the masses.

"Announcing a film is as important as releasing it. Bigg Boss is a great platform and announcing a film on the show will have an astounding impact. We are in show business which is all about doing things publicly rather than in a quiet setting," Bhatt told PTI.

The National Award winning director also said that Sunny is the perfect girl to play the lead role in the sequel of the 2003 movie, which was directed by his daughter, Pooja Bhatt.

"Sunny comes from a world where she had to struggle a lot. It took her lot of effort and courage to do what she does. Her loneliness, her pain, her wounds- all of it suits the narrative of the film. She embodies the fact that nobody is ideal. The film is a journey of a girl in search of her soul," he said.

The Saaransh director also said that the decision to cast Sunny was taken by Pooja, who had her eyes on the actress since 2003.

"It is Pooja's decision. She wanted to cast her in Jism but things didn't materialise. She wanted someone real. Someone who has not yet been touched by Bollywood. Hence, Sunny has been finalised," he added.

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My parents said whatever you do, do it properly: Sunny Leone

Adult movie star Sunny Leone, the newest and perhaps, um, 'sexiest' entrant to the " Bigg Boss" house, says that 'star' doesn't automatically mean 'prostitute'. The curvy babe, originally Karen Malhotra, born to Indian parents, took the US adult entertainment industry by storm, but never planned to become a porn star. But the money was just too good, she says.

"My parents, who are originally from Punjab, were completely shocked when they found out I was in the adult entertainment industry. Their reaction was what I expected, and I was prepared for it. When my father realized what I did, he said, 'You didn't even ask us before you did this! But whatever you do, make sure you do it well.' My mother was also stunned when she found about my lesbian lovemaking videos, but she accepted it. And the fact that my work didn't change me as a person worked in my favour. My parents soon realized it and respected me for who I am and my decisions. So there was never any question of being disowned by my family," she says.

Have her parents seen any of her hardcore adult videos? "Of course not! Whose parents would do that?" she asks.


Sunny says it's ignorance that makes people equate adult stars with prostitutes. "I think India doesn't have an adult entertainment industry - that's why people have no idea what it is. I ran a company that took care of the deals I sealed with firms to sell and share my content online and to other media. Running a company was hard work. I'd work for about 60-70 hours a week. It wasn't a party. I have only one partner. So that way, I'm very restrained in the real world," she says.
Isn't it true that she lost her virginity when she was 16? "Yes. The guy played basketball in high school. He was as old as me. We just liked each other. Losing my virginity at 16 was just about making a choice that I wanted to make at that age. Since my parents have lived away from India for many years, their thought process is different. They've always let me take my own decisions. I don't regret anything that I've done so far. I have no regrets about who I am. I have a nice life, great family, great friends and make a good living," she says.

Sunny says participating in "Bigg Boss" will make people realize she isn't the cliched 'adult star'. "I grew up in a regular Indian household; I've been taught to be a good person. I want Indian people to know that. And I've always been interested in Bollywood, so with this show, I might get good roles in Hindi films," she says.

Now that she's in India, will she also visit relatives in Delhi? "I last came to Delhi this year in February. I'd like to come back soon. But I wasn't born here, like it says online - I was born in Canada," she says.

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Pooja Misrra has suicidal tendencies, says Pooja Bedi

After her eviction from the celebrity house, Pooja Bedi gets chatty with us about romance, backstabbers and Pooja Misrra's suicidal tendencies.

Pooja Bedi is out of Bigg Boss-5, but she has no regrets! Reason? "No show or contest is bigger for me than my children," says Pooja after coming out of the celebrity house, adding: "It's my daughter's birthday on Monday, and earlier, the production people had agreed to allow me to meet my daughter for ten minutes. But later, due to some technical problems, it was not possible. Hence, I asked my fans not to vote for me, so that I could be with my little darlings. As a single mother, I take my responsibilities very seriously!"

'Sid created all the romantic vibes!'
Pooja, who is known to be a chirpy, vivacious girl, got along well with many inmates, including Sky (Akashadeep Sahgal). But, her friendship was given a romantic angle by inmates like Siddharth and Amar Upadhyay. Ask her if she is upset by their jibes and sarcastic comments, and pat comes the reply: "I confronted Sid about it and told him that he was the one who created this so-called love angle by going on his knees and claiming that he had a crush on me and dancing on pehla nasha for me. For me - Juhi, Sky and Sunny were my best friends in the house and I don't discriminate between a boy and girl when it comes to friendship. That bonding would have irked others in the house. But, Sid finally told me that he admired my loyalty for Sky."

'Pooja Misrra has suicidal tendencies'
And what does she have to say about Pooja Misrra, who was thrown out of Bigg Boss' house for getting violent? Known to be a fair, judicious and righteous person, Pooja says, getting emotional: "Pooja Misrra has a mental imbalance! It was evident in the first week itself! She also has suicidal tendencies! She feels somebody has done black magic on her. Her extreme mood swings, her sudden temper bursts -all indicate to the fact that she's not well mentally. Initially, I used to get angry seeing her behave like that. But later on, I started being very protective towards her. I'm amazed that she was allowed to enter the show despite the psychological mapping, which is mandatory for all the contestants! I really feel that her mental imbalance was exploited commercially, which saddens me. I am glad that she is out of the show and now she will be getting experts' help, which she should have got a long while ago!"

The Times of India

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Bigg Boss 5: Pooja Misrra thrown out of house for assaulting Siddharth Bhardwaj

Living true to its imagery of a tale of twists and turns, one more unexpected spin took place in the reality show, Big Boss at last night. This time, the wild cat of the house, Pooja Misrra has been thrown out of Bigg Boss house for assaulting a fellow contestant, Siddharth Bhardwaj. The event took place at 2 a.m, when Misrra once again failed to control her temper and entered an heated arguemnet with Bhardwaj.

This all began, with Pooja Misrra’s tenure as the captain of the house. Unlike many, who were equally dissatisfied with this, Siddharth on the other hand chose to be vocal about his desire of denying the orders of the new captain – Pooja Misrra. He told her how he would not want to do the dishes and would instead take up the responsibility of making lunch with the help of another person. Pooja Misrra sorted this out with Amar and Pooja Bedi and asked Sidharth to cook lunch and not do the dishes instead.

But the spat between both of them continued on various occasions which possibly turned violent at the end. According to the sources, Misrra lost her patience to assault Siddharth and Bigg Boss had to ask her to leave the house yesterday at 2 am for breaking the rules.

The development comes close to the eve of  eigth week of eviction in the Big Boss house.

Pooja Misrra has been a VJ, talk show anchor and Page 3 socialite. She has previously participated in the reality show, The Big Switch on UTV Bindass, where her fiery devil-may-care attitude led to quite a few fights with other participants.

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Bigg Boss 5: 'Smiling' Pooja Bedi evicted from house

When the Season 2 host turned out to be a Season 5 guest celebrity, everyone expected her to win since she was the only contestant who had known the show in and out and had mastered the tricks of the trade. But alas, the tall lady proved everyone wrong and has been evicted out of the Bigg Boss house this week.

She has been the most dignified and well mannered lady who always stood up for what is right and never let anyone point a finger at her or any of her close ones in the show. From performing in tasks to sorting out the fights inside the house, Pooja has always been just.  Her age that brings along maturity, worked well for her inside the house, especially while dealing with someone like Sidharth, who is the kid on the show. She has always acted as per the circumstances and has never been too judgmental in any of her decisions.

It had been long since the mother of two had been complaining about missing her kids and wanting to go back before her kid’s birthday, who knew that her stars would shine bright at the right time and all her wishes will be granted. She made a lot of new friends on the show, but those who would always stay close to her heart would be Sky and Juhi.

Surviving inside the house for 54 days, Pooja Bedi is not only taking back a lot of wonderful memories but in turn is also leaving a lot more behind. We hope Pooja takes back wonderful memories of the house and goes back to living a life outside the house with a lot more balance and sternness.

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Bigg Boss 5: Pooja Misrra kicked out

Well the whole country is now talking about the initially not so famous Pooja Misrra. The model has won several hearts in the country and abroad. She has acclaimed this fame via her obnoxiously violent and erratic behavior every now & then.

When Pooja Misrra came into the Bigg Boss house, very few would’ve guessed her sudden shift in character with time. Pooja Misrra spent eight long weeks in the Bigg Boss house. She has been seen in various Avatars in the past, not to forget the infamous joker look which she did carry off quite commendably.

“With captaincy comes maturity, but with Pooja Misrra, it was just the other way round. Her captaincy seemed to be irritating Sidharth, This was when Pooja Misrra decided she would talk to Sidharth about it. But instead of talking, it turns out that the two ended up having an argument and that was when Pooja Misrra lost her cool and turned violent towards Sidharth,” said officials at Bigg Boss in a statement.

According to the statement, “It had just been a couple of days since Sky declared to Sidharth about Pooja Misrra having a soft corner for him, but it seems like Pooja Misrra’s ego overpowered her soft corner and she could not help hating Sidharth more than ever. Her violence towards Sidharth resulted in her being asked to leave the Bigg Boss house.”

“We wish that the other contestants inside the house take this by an example and will now have a total control over their avid reactions,” concluded the official statement.

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