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Singh loves sales

Ranbir Kapoor and on-screen romance almost go hand-in-hand, but his much awaited Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year has no love angle. He says the film’s protagonist is completely in love with sales. “It is not a love story. The character Rocket Singh is in love with sales. It’s a very simple movie,” said Ranbir recently. This year Ranbir was seen with Konkona Sen Sharma in hit movie Wake Up Sid and later teamed up with Katrina Kaif in romantic comedy

Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, winning the hearts of audiences. And now comes Rocket Singh in which he plays Harpreet Singh Bedi, who has just graduated with embarrassing marks. But that doesn’t stop him from dreaming about an exciting career. This is the first film in which Ranbir’s physical appearance has been changed for a role. He looks a typical Sikh youth complete with a turban and beard. “It was very important to feel the character first, later you automatically start living him,” Ranbir said. He said that director Shimit Amin and screenwriter Jaideep Sahni had held different workshops for the cast and the crew before starting the shoot. “Shimit wanted to make the character as real as possible so that it doesn’t look as if an actor is trying to be a sardar. Shimit and Jaideep held workshops for 30 days, not just with me but the entire cast and crew,” the actor said. But despite being a Punjabi, Ranbir’s character speaks fluent Hindi. “He is a Mumbai-based fourth generation sardar, so he has no influence of a Punjabi accent in his diction,” Ranbir explained. In real life too, Ranbir is half-Sikh.

“My maternal grandmother was extremely thrilled that I was playing a Sardar,” said Ranbir.

“I am half Sikh, though I didn’t understand the religion like I do after doing this film. I respect the sacrifices they made and the discipline they have in their religion. It’s not that easy to keep a beard and tie a pagdi (turban) in warm countries. I really respect them because they do it for their religion and not for their comfort,” he said.

Ranbir hopes that Rocket Singh..., which is his last release of the year, repeats the success stories of his previous releases and ends the year on a happy note. Yes Ranbir, we too hope that Singh sells!

Shahid is seduced

Shahid Kapoor, the sexiest vegetarian in Bollywood has recently been seduced by vegetarian sushi. The hunky actor doesn’t even eat eggs in cake, but on recently being introduced to the delights of Japanese sushi in a restaurant in Bangkok, he’s instantly fallen in love with the cuisine. Since the past few weeks, Shahid has been shooting for Parmeet Sethi’s untitled film in Bangkok with co-star Anushka Sharma and whenever the crew wraps up early, Shahid rushes to the restaurant and relishes their sushi. Says a source, “Shahid was unaware of vegetarian sushi till he went to the restaurant! He was initially unsure about tasting sushi but one of the unit members asked him to try it, and to Shahid’s surprise, he loved it. Now he eats it all the time and recommends it to everybody.”

Well, good luck at being as lucky in love, Shahid!

Himesh on a high Himesh Reshammiya is all smiles. His film Radio has fetched him some good reviews as an actor, something he has been waiting and longing for.

The singer-composer-actor says he was confident of his growth as a performer and winning people’s hearts.

“I had always maintained that in each of my subsequent films, there would be a growth as an actor. I knew in my heart that I would be able to win over that miniscule percentage of critics and audiences who were in doubt whether

I was serious about my acting career. Radio is a new beginning for me as a performer,” said

Himesh in an interview. Himesh made the supreme sacrifice and got rid of his trademark cap, and even lost his nasal twang for the flick which also stars Sonal Sehgal and Shehnaz Treasurywala. Though the film has received mixed reviews, Himesh’s acting finds special mention. While his casual look and persona have been highlighted, his emotional bent has been evidenced too. And now he’s all set to move on to his next film, Kajraare. It will be a totally commercial flick, but Himesh is ready for a new avatar. The new movie releases in early 2010. Let’s home Himesh finds his bellybutton in this one too.

Love ballads for Adnan

Adnan Sami returns to non-film music after a gap of five years with his latest album Ek Ladki Deewani Si, which comprises mostly love songs. It also boasts of a track by international pop star Jermaine Jackson, brother of late music legend Michael Jackson. The title track Ek Ladki is foot-tapping, but is typical of Adnan’s previous style and comes across as average. Let’s go to Mumbai city features Jermaine Jackson, and has an amalgamation of Indo-western influences and instruments. Mehfooz, however, is a winner as a slow, melodious love ballad. It is intense and very well sung by Sami.

Other offerings like Tu salamat rahe, Tujhe dekha, Sharmili etc, are all appealing in varying degrees, but the new album is essentially an ode to people in love as it consists mainly of romantic tracks, which has been his forte. Here’s hoping it’s a success, Adnan needs one.

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Last issue Caption Contest winning entry

What is the conversation between Soha Ali Khan and mum Sharmila here?

Soha: Mom, please allow me to do a backless sequence like Kareena Bhabhi in my next movie!

Mithun Thakkar

Mithun wins a free double-pass to a the new Hindi Rocket Singh

Some other good one

Sharmila: That Saif drives me NUTS with his changing girlfriends… Soha: It’s ok mum, looks like this time Kareena’s in for the long haul. Shehla Naveed, Burwood

Soha: Hey mum, don’t be so shocked. You openly wooed Dad, and Saif openly woos Karina, so why are you so upset about me and Siddharth?

Raj Saneja, Castle Hill

Sharmila: Soha beti, did you forget that the invite said formal dress, not beachwear? Kids today...

Nosheen Khan, Westmead

Soha: Why is it, mum, that even at this age you’re more popular than me?

Pushpa Chauhan

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