Former beauty queen Neha Dhupia looks back on her baby steps into Bollywood

Former Miss India Neha Dhupia, who tip-toed into Bollywood a decade ago with the film 'Qayamat: City Under Threat', confesses she was clueless about movies when she entered the industry. 

"On this beautiful day, I complete 10 years in the movie business," Neha tweeted, adding, "My head filled with beautiful memories and great experiences, people I've met, the things I've learnt, the ups and downs, the hits, the flops, the singing and dancing, the madness. All if it I owe to the movies." 

But she admits she was hardly prepared when she entered filmdom. "Some thought I was a hot little thing coming out of the water in my first shot on celluloid, but I've to confess I was nothing but clueless! It's been a 10 wonderful years and I'm filled with nothing but gratitude," she continued. 

After winning the coveted Miss India title in 2002, Neha made an entry into films. She has been part of popular films like 'Kyaa Kool Hai Hum', 'Shootout at Lokhandwala' and 'Singh Is Kinng' and even not-so-successful projects like 'Sheesha'. She also starred in the controversial 2004 film 'Julie'. 

Neha has thanked everyone for always "loving me and giving me a second chance

         

How Chitrangada Singh makes all men go weak in the knees

How Chitrangada Singh makes all men go weak in the knees

Saturday, July 06, 2013 09:34 IST
Though she's on the wrong side of 30, actor Chitrangada Singh makes men from their early twenties to fifties go weak on their knees.

The crown of a 'Goddess' sits beautifully on this powerhouse performer, who has the right blend of acting prowess and drop-dead good looks. Here's what she had to tell CS about her fitness regime, idea of relaxation and the constant speculation about her life

Loving the attention
We are actors; acknowledgement of any kind from our audience is important and fabulous. It is a form of encouragement. By calling me a Goddess, they are just showing their appreciation towards what they see of me on the big screen. The audience is a very important part of our lives; without them we would be nowhere.

Just for kicks
I have tried different kinds of exercises like yoga, cardio, strength training, and muscle workout, but now I have started with kickboxing. And that's really working for me. I swear by it, it's so much fun unlike standing in one place running over a treadmill. Trust me, kickboxing is the best form of workout.


Sweating for the shine 
I think your face looks the best when you have just come out of a workout. The way it glows after the excercise is the best thing to be included in one's beauty regime. I follow the rule of removing my makeup before going to bed. One should always clean their skin and let it breathe at night.


Under the media glare 
We come from a profession that gets written about. Obviously, people read about us and form their opinions about us. They have the right to think what they want. It's just that I don't like it when judgments are passed, that of course hurts. The only thing you can do in certain situations is ignore the remarks.


My dream role 
I saw a film called The Bridges of Madison County many years ago. It just got stuck in my head the way Meryl Streep played that character of Francesca Johnson. If there's one role that I aspire to portray, it would be that of Francesca. 

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

Huma Qureshi joins the 'Best Actresses' league


Huma Qureshi joins the `Best Actresses` league

Huma Qureshi has been nominated in the Best Actress category along with the likes of Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif at an awards event at Macau today

Though she made her debut last year in Gangs of Wasseypur, apparently because of her acting chops she secured a nomination in the Best Actress category.

She is the only one among the newcomers who has this honour.

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

Sweet-Girl-Next-Door also has Sex. It's Normal: Aditi Rao Hydari


Sweet-Girl-Next-Door also has Sex. It`s Normal: Aditi Rao Hydari

The Actress who is also a Classical Bharatnatyam Dancer.. The Actress who comes from Royal Lineages.. Another South-India soil Aditi Rao Hydari who started from Sudhir Mishra's 'Yeh Saali Zindagi' and now being appreciated for her performance in 'Murder 3' speaks Heart-To-Heart with Faisal Saif. 

Let's start with your Journey first.. 
I am very grateful for whatever i have got. Because i come from outside. I knew nobody when i came here. My family has always taught me that i have to be the queen of my own Journey. I think so far i have taken Baby-Steps, But every step has been a 'Step-Up'. And that is where i see myself winning. If i am a good actor, I will definitely become a Star. 

How difficult is for Aditi Rao Hydari to judge herself?
I am very Self-Critical. You may like my work or you may not, But i work very hard on my performance. 


From a 'Sweet' Girl-Next-Door to a Bold Character in Murder 3?
The Sweet Girl-Next-Door also falls in Love, She also has Sex. It's Normal. In Murder 3, We showed about relationships and Intimate Content was obvious. The strength of the film was it had a very strong story. I was very happy to do this film. And honestly, I never thought of an 'Image -Change'. 

And you did the part with Honesty?
If i am to play a Sexy Part or a Bold Part, I will play it the way it's Honest in me. Because i have to be happy with that. I will not confirm to somebody else's notion on what is 'Sexy' or what is 'Correct'. I have to be okay with my own notion and my Director. 


Murder 3 was a Woman Centric film, It revolved around you. What was in your Control?
The only thing here which i can control is putting 100% in my work with my open heart. I have always been taught to never put a wall in between you and your Audiences. Give love and you will get love.

The moment my director calls 'Action', I am completely in my Character. The moment it's called a 'Cut', I am out of that world. I function like that. The first thing that i figure about my role is if i have understood the nature of that Character or no.

After that, I am completely Natural. This is the only thing which is in my control. Rest, It's the Director who brings out what he wants. 

And you enjoyed doing Murder 3.. 
Yes. I really enjoyed doing Murder 3 to the core of my heart. I used to get exhausted at the end of the day, But i was always energized to do the next scene. And i think that is the victory of Murder 3. Doing Murder 3 gave me so much of Happiness and Satisfaction. 

How much were you inspired with 'Vishesh Films' or as they say 'The Bhatt-Camp'?
For me to be a part of Bhatt-Camp is a Huge Privilege. They are very hard-working people. The put in a lot of money to make a good film, To tell a good Story. I have followed Vishesh Films and i think they are very good. They are very successful at what they do. 


Do you think the success Murder gave to Mallika Sherawat, Murder 2 gave to Jacqueline Fernandez, Murder 3 will so the same to you? 
It's very difficult for me to answer this question, But I think Murder 3 will do very good for me. I can never see a 'Loss' for an actor in Murder Franchise. I can never see a typical 'Imaging Slot' for me through Murder 3. 

The story revolves around me, I have 3 beautiful songs on me and to top it, I have an Amazing Co-Star Randeep Hooda with me. I have this feeling, Murder 3 will take me to another level in terms of commercial viability. 

Why you don't approach Film-Maker's?
I don't know but i have this problem that i don't approach people for work. I cannot tell Film-Makers that can Sing and Dance. I want people to discover it. I think i shouldn't trouble them unnecessarily. It looks very un-dignified. 


What films are you working on?
I am doing Akshay Kumar's 'Naam Hai Boss'. Even those people contacted me after seeing one of my Photo-Shoots. They eventually found out i did 'London Paris New York' and i can act (Laughs). There are also couple of other projects which are in-Talks. 

By SantaBanta.com

Whoa!!! Katrina seen sneaking into Ranbir's house in the late night

Our shutterbugs on Pali Hill caught a familiar Audi sneaking into Ranbir Kapoor's house in the darkness of the night

Looks like Ranbir Kapoor had a midnight visitor at his residence on Thursday night. Ranbir had gone calling on his neighbour Sanjay Dutt at his residence in Pali Hill around 10.30 pm to express his solidarity with the actor on the news of the latter's imminent arrest. 

RK exited Dutt's home at 1.30 am and headed home. Lo and behold! Some shutterbugs who were on duty outside Dutt's residence followed the Barfi! actor back home.

Only to find that a very very familiar black Audi, numbered 8822, along with the familiar form of Ms Kaif also entered Kapoor's gates soon enough. Looks like instead of paying Dutt a visit herself, his former co-star preferred to hear everything from Ranbir himself.


Katrina nocturnal visits to this particular Pali Hill household are not new This is not the first time our shutterbugs have caught Kat slipping into Ranbir's house in the dead of the night. 

They may deny their relationship all they want. But after all, they say, some secret s are not meant to be. 

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

Hot Poonm Pandey Play Holi in her true color

Dont miss our Favorited bikini girl in her much sexy outfit playing Holi









Hot Veena-Malik Play Holi


It Seems we have ween missing some one this Holi, Veena-Malik the bomb shell playing Holi.