Bollywood’s for the boys, says Bips

Bong beauty Bipasha Basu claims that Bollywood will always be a hero-centric industry, with ‘minimum’ opportunity for female actresses. Although women are active in show business like never before, they’re not likely to surpass the status Bollywood men enjoy, claims Bips.

“In Bollywood, the opportunities for actresses are minimal. There’s not much choice for us except to be safe and look pretty and do some nice dance numbers,” said Bipasha recently in an interview.

however films like The Dirty Picture, No One Killed Jessica and Saat Khoon Maaf have showcased a trend of women in prominent roles.

But Bipasha says, “one Dirty Picture hasn’t changed anything much. It’s just that you’re lucky sometimes to get a Dirty Picture or for my sake, get a Raaz, Jism or Corporate”. She adds, “As much as we say that the film industry is changing, it is a very hero-centric business and it will always remain that!”

The 33-year-old entered the film industry in 2001 with Ajnabee and has cemented her position in Bollywood over the past decade with projects like Raaz, Jism, No Entry, Dhoom 2, Apharan, Corporate, Race, Bachna Ae Haseeno and, most recently, the successful Raaz 3 however, Bips admits she can sense some positive change.

“There are now some intelligent filmmakers, who are making films which are thankfully not about being feminist but about making an entertaining film with the heroine having to do something. And as an actress, you have to really hunt for these films! These are not very easy to find and they are not on higher budgets. It’s rare that a Raaz 3 comes your way and that’s when you jump at the opportunity,” said the actress.

Bipasha is eagerly awaiting the release of her debut hollywood movie Singularity, in which she plays a maratha warrior Tulaja Naik, opposite Josh hartnett. Unlike her glamorous image in Bollywood, Bipasha has gone simple for the role. She will also be seen in a cameo in Race 2, the sequel to her successful 2008 film Race. Plus there’s an upcoming psychological thriller Aatma. Life’s pretty much full-on for our favourite Bong beauty, let’s hope more women-centric roles come her way!

If sources are to be believed, a shower scene in Talaash will also play a pivotal part in the movie. It will see Aamir, who plays Inspector Shekhawat, get to the root of the problem that he fights against.

“The scene in question was shot in a flat that belongs to hairstylist Avan contractor’s mother. It was a one-take shot,” said a source.

Perhaps Aamir feels that the shower scene is his lucky charm, a sentiment shared by the film’s crew. A spokesperson from Taalash confirmed that there is a scene in the movie similar to the one

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in Ghajini, but refused to comment any further as “it occurs at a very significant point of the film.” directed by reema Kagti, the film will release in endNovember and also features rani mukerji and Kareena Kapoor.

meanwhile in an attempt to promote the movie, Aamir will also be seen in two episodes of TV crime thriller C.I.D., which is also one of the longest running TV shows in India, and its theme is in tune with the film’s basic plot. So look out for yet another Aamir treat!

Sonakshi’s keen on Saif

Yes, it’s true, but only for Bullet Raja Sonakshi Sinha and Saif Ali Khan will be paired together in the movie for the first time. Sonakshi has worked with big names like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ajay devgn, and she’s quite excited about working with Saif as she considers it a “fresh pairing”.

“It’s a very fresh pairing and I am looking forward to work with Saif Ali Khan. I actually wanted to work with him for quite some time, and luckily got an opportunity with Bullet Raja. I am extremely excited to work with Saif,” said an excited Sonakshi. Bullet Raja, directed by Tigmanshu dhulia, is set around the Uttar Pradesh-based mafia.

The shooting of the movie has already begun, but Sonakshi was busy with other commitments and will join the crew in february 2013.

“I was busy shooting for Once Upon a Time in Mumbai 2 and Dabangg 2, and I may have to travel to Uttar Pradesh for the shoot,” she stated.

The actress, who made her Bollywood debut with Dabangg in 2010, says she is happy with the roles she has received. She says, “Luckily I am doing some good films, and I am fortunate to be part of Lootera, which has been a tough role and different.” She features in the film opposite ranveer Singh. Not quite in Saif’s class, but one step closer to working with him! Good luck to Sonakshi.

Stay-at-home Srk

Shah rukh Khan has revealed that he’s a stay-in-Bollywood man, but surprisingly, that he has no interest in politics. Now many Bollywood actors are making their way into hollywood as well as politics, but King Khan says he is happy acting in Indian movies and doesn’t consider himself fit to be a part of politics.

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“first of all, I have not been offered any hollywood movie. I know a lot of people working in the production of hollywood films. There are a lot of studios here, so we keep meeting the studio heads also. But I don’t feel I have the USP of being in hollywood,” Shah rukh said recently. The actor who has completed two decades in hindi film industry, feels hollywood has enough actors of his age and that he wants to dedicate his future to Bollywood only.

“I don’t know kung fu. I’m not the greatest dancer. I’m not like a cool guy. I think they (hollywood) have enough actors of my age. I desire to work in Indian films and be a part of Indian films in any way I can. I dedicate my coming years to Indian cinema only,” he said.

Asked if he plans to be a politician in future, Shah rukh said, “I have been asked this question for the past many years. I know many politicians and have huge amount of respect for them. I talk a lot to them too, but politics is not my job profile.”

“my job is to make films and entertain people through this medium. I just want that people, who are fed up of continuous ups and downs of the political world, breathe a sigh of relief and get entertained through my films,” he added. however, if he gets the chance to play a politician on-screen, Shah rukh says he will love to play rashtriya Janata dal chief Lalu Prasad.

Perhaps he’ll change his mind as he did in Jab Tak Hai Jaan despite his rule of never kissing on screen, he was ‘forced’ into a liplock because of the ‘demand of the script’. Social networking platforms have been abuzz about the kiss scene between Shah rukh and Katrina Kaif, but the actor has an explanation. “Adi (Aditya Yash ji and Katrina, and I say this with all humility and thankfulness to them, that they knew I was awkward, I had issues and I am a very easy actor to work with. They are like my family and they said, ‘You don’t have to do this’ and then they got together and they forced me and then even paid me for it,” he said, tongue-in-cheek.

“So... when heroines say that ‘I wore a bikini because the story demanded me to’, I did it (the kiss) because the story demanded it. Believe me or don’t believe it,” said the 47-year-old actor, who has been in showbiz for over two decades.

Shah rukh feels doing something as intimate as a kiss on screen, is mechanical. “It is very mechanical with 100 people telling you what to do. It’s very odd. I don’t even do photoshoots with heroines if it is not for my film and that is also rude, but I don’t want to waste anyone’s time. I find it very awkward taking my shirt off and posing. I can do it in character for film,” he said. The actor consented with late filmmaker Yash Chopra insisted on the kissing scene. “ everyone and he said ‘Shah this is a requirement’,” recollected Shah rukh. So what’s next and new on the agenda for King Khan? Let’s wait and see…

Special viewing for khanna’s family

Late superstar rajesh Khanna’s last film Riyasat will first be shown to the actor’s family members, before being screened for the press, says director Ashok Tyagi.

“I am going to show Kakaji’s (rajesh Khanna’s) last film to his family members first. It’s worth a watch and I am sure they will love the film. I’m planning to show his last film to his family members including dimple Kapadia, Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna and Khanna,” said Tyagi in an interview.

The film is in its post-production stage as of now, and rajesh Khanna features in a prominent role in it.

“I will send Kakaji’s family quite confident about this in July after prolonged

Kakaji’s last film, I don’t want to keep any stone unturned and want to make this film a memorable one,” he explained.

Riyasat also features Gauri Kulkarni, Aryan Vaid, Aryeman ramsay and murad.

Dhir’s second will be comedy

Writer-director Ashwini hir is “extremely happy” and “overwhelmed” with the response to his Son Of Sardaar And he’s certainly not wasting any time, riding the wave of popularity with the scripting of his next film, which will also hir is thrilled about Son Of Sardaar’s performance at the box office, with the movie s.52.13 crore within four of its release. dhir said, “right now I am extremely happy with the audience response and overwhelmed with the box office collection.”

“I have started scripting my next film...All I can say is that the film has a good sense of humour and will be a hir said recently.

“The star cast is yet to be decided. nce the script is ready, I will make an announcement,” he added. hir has earlier directed films One Two Three and Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?

“I was confident about my film and I am happy about the fact that both the films - Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Son Of Sardaar - are doing well at the box office,” he said.

So perhaps his next film will be Grandson of Sardaar?

Let’s wait and see…