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PRIYANKA'S GOING GREAT GUNS!
from 2014-02 Sydney (2)
by Indian Link
Priyanka Chopra star of Gunday earned over Rs.40 crore in its opening weekend, and is expected to do wel l going forward, whispers the industry buzz Director Ali Abbas Zafar's action thriller starring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra has managed to draw crowds to cinema halls The songs, the genre and the two young actors with Priyanka were all well received The film was made on an approximate budget of Rs SO crore, so it's l ikely to break even, if not rake in a fat profit
So how does Priyanka feel about yet another success in Bollywood? Well, in an i ndustry dominated by the Khans and the Kapoors, the actress is proud to have made her own space without the support of any guardian angel.
"I came into the movie business with no help and no one to guide me. I take pride in the fact that I am self-made and I have become tough over the years'; said Priyanka recently
The desi girl's first brush with showbiz came when she stormed her way to success at the Miss World pageant in 2000. A career in movies was waiting to happen, and she was noticed with the 2003 film Andaaz.
The versatile actress has essayed various roles and even pocketed a best actress National Award for Fashion But Priyanka believes she stil l has a long way to go in the industry.
"There is so much more that I have to do and which I wi ll do As long as people watch me or want to be entertained by me, I will find ways of entertaining them as I am a performer and that is what I intend to be'; said Priyanka.
She is also one of the few new-age Indian actors to diversify and take up a career in singing A trained singer, Priyanka has so far launched two singles titled, In my city and Exotic and hopes to stri ke a balance between both careers.
"I think as women, we can multi-task really well. I hope to be able to balance both my careers. Both are very important to me'; said Priyanka, who recently released a teaser of her thi rd single in London.
But Bol lywood can be a tough battleground, and the actress seems geared to combat any hurdles which may come in her way
"This [Bollywood ] was also very tough I am not someone who came from here. Doing anything new is hard That [a music career] will be difficult as well. I don't know how or where it will go all I am doing is trying'; said the 31 -year-old
2013 proved to be a good one for Priyanka, al though a blot was her father's demise She enjoyed success with Zanjeer and Krrish 3, fans enjoyed her two item songs - Babli badmaash hai from Shootout At Wada/a and Ram cha he lee/a from Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram -Leela, and she even did a voiceover in Hollywood animated film Planes
For now, the shooting of a biopic on Olympic medal -winning boxer M.C. Mary Korn is keeping Priyanka busy. Let's hope success continues to follow this multitalented actress.
Anil 's all for America!
Actor An il Kapoor has always been a strong advocate for Indian cinema going international, and he feels at l east some l evel of success in this has been achieved in the US. The fact that the US has opened its doors to host the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards is test imony to the growing awareness about Ind ian cinema in that si de of the world, states the veteran actor
The 15th edition of llFA, a fourday event wh ich celebrates the grandeur and glitz of Hindi cinema, will be held in Tampa Bay in Florida this Apr il. Preparations are on in full swing to make the stars feel at home and to bring fans closer to their big screen idols
Anil was in Tampa Bay recently to spread the word about the event, and also to source shooting l ocations for his next film venture Saat Hindustanis, believes that there's a 'sense of business' in everything that happens in the US. "One of the reasons that IIFA is happening in the US is because there is awareness about Indian cinema , which is popu l arly identified here (in the US) as Boll ywood'; Anil says "People here are now more aware of what Indian cinema is than before They also know the reach of Indian cinema'; he adds.
"Also, they know about the kind of films we make, the amount of movies we do and the way that our film business is increasing. It is these things that are making a difference;' states the 57-yearold, who feels hosting the event is a Iucrative 'opportunity' for the country Ani l himself has wide experience of both Bollywood and Hollywood " Over 1 2 billion Indians wi ll watch the show and it will spread awareness about the region to the Pakistanis, Bangladeshi s, Asians and to the Indian diaspora all over the world. The one stroke through the awards wi l l make so many people aware ofTampa Bay So, there is a sense of business involved in llFA and that's why they are going all out to host us'; he further explains
The actor -producer shared how officials at Tampa Bay are encouraging him to fi l m his next home production at picturesque l ocales, in the culturally rich city in Florida "America is America Once you succeed here, then you make a great impact, especially as far as showbiz is concerned. It has a tremendous impact'; he says with confidence
After a long and successful career in Bollywood, Anil's brush with Hollywood began with his star performance as quizmaster in Danny Boyle's 2008 big screen feast 5/umdog Millionaire, which won a coveted Academy Award. He then won a part in the eighth season of the Kiefer Sutherland- starrer TV series 24 and a cameo in Tom Cruise's actioner Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
So what's in the offing for the actor?
"So far everything has gone well as far as
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my international assignments go. So if I do anything next, hopefully that also does good, if not better'; he said in h is inimitable suave sty l e, yet g iving away nothing! Kudos to the star for promoting the cause of Indian cinema!
Gyrating Govinda's gratitude
We've seen him performi ng some unusual contortions on the big screen through t h e'80s and ' 90s, so it's no surprise that actor Govinda is grateful to younger actors who copy his dancing style in these modern times Ranveer Singh for i nstance, is an unabashed fan of Govinda and he has often copied his sty le for songs and performances Govinda says he is grateful to such young ta l ents who feel his inimitable dancing styl e is worth being imitated Now Ranveer will get a chance to match steps with the senior actor in Shaad Ali's Kill Oil In fact, Ranveer even paid a tribute to Govinda's dancing ski lls in Sanjay Leel a Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, as well as at an awar ds funct ion
Showering pra ise on the younger talent, Govinda said, "Yes, I saw Ranveer in the song lshqyaun dhishqyaun in RamLeela. He was in fu ll form. I am grateful to the younger actors who think my sty l e is worthy of being copied''.
The duo is said to be shar ing a great bonding on the sets of Kill Oil, prompting Shaad to incorporate a full-on GovindaRanveer dance number where the fan will try to match steps with his idol.
Meanwhile, Govinda has lately l ost a lot of weight to look convincing as Ranbi r Kapoor's father in Anurag Basu'sJagga Jasoos
The actor i s also excited about his first villain's ro l e in Kill Oil. "It's my first fu ll -fledged negative role I had played a negative part in N. Chandra's Shikari years ago Ti mes h ave now changed Back then there was a past history for my character 's dark deeds Now i n Kill Di/, my character i s the way he is because he chooses to be'; he said
Aishwary A Rai Bach Chan
Well, Govinda as a dancing villain will certain l y be a sight to see!
Ash is back maybe!
Speculation has been rife about when Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan intends returning to the big screen, after her sabbatical following the birth of her daughter Now southern filmmaker P Vasu, known for films such as Chandramukhi and Chinna Thambi, let the cat out of the bag, saying that he has finalised Aishwarya Rai for his upcoming untitled multilingual, which will feature the former beauty queen as a Kalari fighter
"Aishwarya was r eally impressed with the script. She liked the never-seenbefore powerful role She will essay a Kalari fighter in the film and for the same she will undergo special stunt training'; Vasu said in a statement. Vasu, who has been scripting the film for over two years, says it will be high on visual effects and
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will be shot in exotic locales ofnorth India and some important portions in Cambodia
The film, to be shot si multaneously in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, will be produced by K. Ramesh of Global One Studios.
But here's the catch - Ash is yet to confirm her participation in the Vasu venture. She has previously starred in southern films such as Jeans, Enthiran and Raavan, is reportedly also being considered for filmmaker Mani Ratnam's next project.
But will she or won't she? Ash is stil l keeping fans and followers guessing
Beyond Bollywood for Yo Yo Honey Singh
After churning out hit after Bollywood hit in 2013, rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh is al l set to take a break from Hindi film songs, to focus on his non-film career He is also excited about breaking new ground and working with names like Amitabh
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Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan
"After I did Lungi dance with Shah Rukh bhai, I felt I had achieved everythi ng there is to achieve But then I am getting to work with Amitabh Bachchan sahab now And it's really the ultimate Bollywood experience for me It really can 't get any better for me'; said an elated Honey Singh recentl y. But after wo r king with the Big B, he's definitely taki ng a break from Bollywood
"I need to now focus on other things before I carry on in Bollywood. I can't be doing what I've done in Lungi dance and now the song Party with bhootnath with Bachchan saab over and over again. I've to reinvent myself for Bollywood'; he said
Honey has flown in director Giftie and choreographer Big Dance for the Big B's music video. And he's impressed with the veteran superstar. "My team and I have been working on the song with Bachchan saab Believe me, Bachchan saab is the youngest member of our band I am having the time of my life'; said the perfo r mer, who believes that working with Big Band SRK h as been a life changing experience.
"I thought I was passionate about my wo r k. Then I saw Shah Rukh bhai and Bachchan saab at work Their spi rit was so infectious! I felt I had so far been just fooling around. It's time for some serious work now'; he said.
"I have fulfilled all my dreams in Boll ywood. Now I have to find new dreams for Bollywood before I strike again'; he added
Well , good luck Yo Yo, may you bring better beats to Bollywood!
Baby fo r Ms Balan?
No, says Vidya Balan firmly, squashing rumours of her pregnancy. The actress has said that 'right now' she doesn't see any possibility of starting a fami ly.
At a recent event to promote her forthcoming film Shaadi Ke Side Effects in which she stars with Farhan Akhtar, the actress was asked when she plans to start a family Vidya said, "lnshallah one day I will be able to answer your question, but right now I don't see any possibi lity''.
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Vidya is married to UTV Studios CEO Siddharth Roy Kapur since 2012, and rumours of her pregnancy have been rife lately. So only time w i ll tell if her shaadi produces a bonny side effect!
Dear Au ntyji
I have a particular problem and I really am in a bit of a pickle, so I want your help. I am 24 years old, and people say I'm hot. I am doing a l aw degree, so some people say I have brains and beauty. Plus I can cook dosas and id/is too. Anyway, I have two friends from uni who are also studying law and they are twins called Vicky and Nicky. Both of them are tall, goodlooking and smart. Recently I went to a party and had too much Smirnoff Doubl e Black and the next morning I woke up next to Vicky. We didn't say much to each other but about a month later, I went to another party, had too many Bacardi Breezers and this time I ended up with Nicky. Now both ofthem are showing an interest in me and while I love this attention, my best girlfriend thinks it won't work out for me. She sees trouble ahead. What should I do? Both boys are just so nice - and either would make a good match for me. There have been other occasions too when I find myself intimate with one twin or the other. Can you tell me how to choose the right twin?
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Besharam! Behaiya!Why are you even writing to me- mere mind ko corrupt kar rahi ho. Tum auratzaat per ek kaali daag ho! Hamay koi evidence nahi dikh raha hai of your intelligence. Aki kedushman, tumhare kale kartoot won't remain hidden for long. You are a shameless young dayan, and boasting about your drinking, carrying on and sleeping around would make all your ancestors hold their ears and say'tauba'! Now think of this. You are a plaything for those chiknajudwa boys. You are playing with them, and I think the only one who will end up hurt is you. In fact, I can just see Nicky and Sh icky or whatever their names are at 50, sipping on their cognacs, puffing on their cigars and reminiscing about this besharam laundiya who was a plaything of their youth. So stop abusing your body and start respecting it - and stop monopolising the affections of those boys.Jaanti ho, there was a time when there was this cheez called izzaat and maryada. Obviously, ye sub baatein are Swahili to you. Kalankani, wake up and smell the coffee. Start learning the meaning of respect. Write back to me when you have something decent to say.
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I sew clothes for family and friends, and charge very well for it. Recently my friend bought some expensive lace for a nice dress, and my daughter fell in love with it. It was 3 metres in all, so I displayed my usual genius and made the dress for my friend who was delighted with it, and because I had cut the fabric sparingly, I had enough left to make a top for my daughter. Anyway, the next time my friend came over and saw my daughter wearing the lace top, she made a face but didn't say much. She has not returned since, and I don't know what's her problem. It was leftover lace, and because I was dever with using the fabric, I could get two items from it. Why do you think my friend has an issue? Have I done something wrong?
Auntyji says
Have you done something wrong? What kind of nasamajh asks me this question! Listen here chomi, while I explain the basic principles of morality to you. Your nadaan saheli paid for teen gaj of lace. Whatever was left over from the expensive lace belonged to your friend - because she had paid for it. Now, if you had not charged for the sewing of her dress, then perhaps you could argue that the leftover lace was fringe benefits. But you charged her and stole from her. Tum sirf ek common chornl ho. So, of course, your saheli is pissed off. You took something from her, without her permission. Tum ne chori ki hai unse. If you want to make good, l suggest you cal l her and apologise, and say that you should have asked her for the leftover lace. Then say you wil l make her next garment for free, that should be good recompense Of course, if you are a busd/1 and can't do this, then dekhna karma tum ko kya dikhati hai. Prepare to have something stolen from you. Obvious ly not your integrity because you never had this in the first place, but perhaps something else. Like your eyesight which you need for sewing those delicate fabrics Go and beg Ganesh's forgiveness for stealing because he is the only God wise enough to forgive you.
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