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Actor Aditya Roy Kapur, who has delivered hits `Aashiqui 2` and `Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani`, at times feels the pressure of losing his newly acquired stardom.

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His first hit film as a solo hero was `Aashiqui 2` directed by Mohit Suri. The film, which had newcomers like Aditya and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles, reportedly earned Rs 100 crore at the box office.

Another hit film was Ranbir Kapoor-Deepika Padukone starrer `Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani`, in which he was seen in a supporting role. This Karan Johar-produced film grossed Rs 189 crore at the box office.

Walt Disney Studios today announced their next film ‘Khoobsurat’, in which they have teamed up with actor-producer Anil Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor.

‘Khoobsurat’, which is to be directed by writer and ace ad film director Shashank Ghosh, will star Sonam Kapoor in a lead role.

“For a long time now we were looking for a script with Disney’s values and we’re happy to have found that in ‘Khoobsurat’. We are also looking forward to working with Anil Kapoor Film Company on this lovely film,” said Rucha Pathak, Senior Creative Director – Studios, Disney UTV.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he does not like India being called a developing nation.

“I feel proud of the fact that those very things that India was once criticised for, like our growth of population, etc is now looked upon by developed nations for great consumer consumption. It goes well. I hate India being called as a developing nation. I want it to be known as a developed nation. I think we are moving forward in that direction,” Bachchan said at a function here last evening.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan feels Aamir Khan is the finest actor and an inspiration for the kind of work he has done in ‘Dhoom 3’.

“He is the finest actor the country has. For his role (in ‘Dhoom 3’) he required that kind of body. He does some trapeze work in the film… For him to work out that way (to have a perfect body) it is fantastic and inspiring,” Shah Rukh said here at an event last evening.

“Aamir leads the way and is always an inspiration like this not only physically and mentally but with the kind of job and work he does. I really appreciate it,” he said.

If at 46 actress Madhuri Dixit still manages to maintain a resplendent look in her comeback vehicle ‘Dedh Ishqiya’ and steal everyone’s heart, costume designer Payal Saluja can rightfully take credit for it.

Saluja worked for months on finer details and piece together the costumes befitting Madhuri, who plays the role of Begum Para in Vishal Bharadwaj’s home production, a comedy- thriller set for release next month.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has rubbished reports suggesting that he is in talks to star opposite veteran actress Rekha in a YRF film.

According to reports, Aditya Chopra was said to bring Rekha and Bachchan on-screen together again. The two last worked in 1981 hit ‘Silsila’.

“I am not doing it. I read it (media report) but there is no truth to it. But if you known anybody there (at YRF) then suggest my name. As today it is difficult to get work,” the legendary actor said at a function here.

British actress-singer Sofia Hayat tonight became the latest contestant to be evicted from the controversial ‘Bigg Boss’ house.

The 28-year-old ‘Superdude’ host said she was happy to be out of the show as she was unable to cope with the situations in the house.

“I feel relieved that I am free at last. I am really happy to be out of that house. I don’t think I could have survived there any more,” Sofia told PTI after her eviction.

Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan has revealed that despite coming from a royal family, she would choose street fashion any day over runway fashion. When the ‘Rang De Basanti’ actress was asked by L’officiel Magazine whether her go to choice as a princess is runway fashion, she said that runway style is meant for seven-foot tall models, whereas street fashion is more fun and offers a broader canvas to play with. Besides, the title of a princess sounds very flattering, but it really has no meaning in today’s day and age, the 35-year-old beauty added. (ANI)

Actress Deepika Padukone does not regret being unable to make her Hollywood debut with ‘Fast and Furious 7’ and says she is open to doing films in the West even if the role is small.

Deepika was offered to be a part of ‘Fast and Furious 7’ movie, but she could not do it because of her commitments to the makers of ‘Ram Leela’.

Veteran actress Sarika is excited about her younger daughter Akshara Haasan’s acting debut. But the star mom doesn’t want to share any tips with her as she believes the latter should find her own way.

“Every generation has its own working style. We can share with them what we like about cinema because I don’t know anything else. I only know cinema, so I can share that. But I must let my daughter find her own way because it will be different,” Sarika told IANS.

Actor Ranbir Kapoor says his cousin Kareena Kapoor “hates all” her colleagues and the actress agrees and says she’s not in the Hindi film industry to make friends.

Kareena and Ranbir made a joint appearance on Karan Johar’s celebrity talk show “Koffee With Karan”, where they got talking about the former’s relationship with her female colleagues.

Family members of Tanishaa Mukerji are not unhappy with her being on reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss’ and does not want her out of it, sources close to the actor said today.

Ever since Tanishaa decided to enter the ‘Bigg Boss’ house, there were reports about her family being unhappy with the decision. There were speculation that her family was upset with her growing closeness to Armaan Kohli on the show.

There were also reports about actor Ajay Devgn trying to get his sister-in-law Tanishaa out of the show.

UTV Stars has immortalized Asha Parekh in the ‘Walk of the Stars’ at the Bandra – Bandstand Promenade.

The 71-year-old actress, who was honored with the Padma Shri by the Government of India, gave her hand impression for the tile which is an ode to her unmatchable body of work in the Indian film industry.

The ‘Kati Patang’ star unveiled the tile and said, “I am thankful to you and I am honored. Thank you so much”, at the ceremony attended by Dimple Kapadia, Waheeda Rehman, Helen, Jeetendra and Jackie Shroff. (ANI)

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who is currently lodged in Pune”s Yerawada Jail for his role in the 1993 serial bomb blasts in Mumbai, has been granted a month”s parole to spend time with his ill wife Maanayata.

Yogesh Desai, the Jail Superintendent of Yerawada Jail, said Dutt had submitted an application for the present parole along with his request for a medical furlough in October.

Uncertainty looms over the fresh parole granted to imprisoned Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt as the state government Saturday sought a report on the issue, officials said here.

The parole for Dutt, apparently approved by the Pune divisional commissioner, has evoked strong reactions from various quarters.

State Home Minister R.R. Patil has sought a report from the concerned departments to ascertain whether Dutt was eligible for a month’s parole on grounds that his wife Maanyata was ill.

Actor Ranbir Kapoor says his cousin Kareena Kapoor “hates all” her colleagues and the actress agrees and says she’s not in the Hindi film industry to make friends.

Kareena and Ranbir made a joint appearance on Karan Johar’s celebrity talk show “Koffee With Karan”, where they got talking about the former’s relationship with her female colleagues.

From evergreen Dev Anand to superstar Rajesh Khanna, Asha Parekh has worked with most leading stars of Indian cinema except Dilip Kumar and the 71-year-old veteran actress confesses that she is still waiting to work with the thespian.

She got great opportunities to work with Shammi Kapoor in hits “Dil Deke Dekho” and “Teesri Manzil”, Dev Anand in “Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai” and Rajesh Khanna in “Aan Milo Sajna” and “Kati Patang”, but never got a chance to share the screen with Dilip Kumar.

Rapper Honey Singh says his songs are not to demean women and claims if a boy sings them to impress his daughter he has no problem with it.

The 23-year-old ‘Lungi Dance’ hitmaker, who is married for more than two years, said that audience like songs on girls so his maximum chartbusters are on the fairer sex.

“I am yet to have a child and if I am blessed with a baby girl and in future if a guy tries to impress my daughter by singing my hits, I have no issues with it.

Actor Imran Khan and his wife Avantika are expecting their first baby next year.

The couple tied the knot in January 2011 after a ten-year-relationship.

“Avantika and Imran will soon become parents as the delivery is due in June next year,” sources close to the actor told PTI.

Reportedly, Avantika was sick a few months ago and was suspected to be suffering from dengue.

After the check-up, she tested positive for the disease and also came to know that she is in the family way.

Actress Kajol Devgn says she completely supports her sister Tanisha Mukherjee, who is currently participating in ‘Bigg Boss’, despite the reality TV show putting inmates in an “unnatural situation” and “bringing out the worst” in them.

Tanisha, 35, has been grabbing eyeballs with her increasing closeness to co-participant Armaan Kohli on the show.

Kajol says she watches ‘Bigg Boss’ regularly and feels the show’s format is such that it brings out the worst in the person.

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who is currently lodged in Yerawada jail here in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case, has been granted a month-long parole, district authorities said today.

Dutt, undergoing sentence for his conviction under the Arms Act in the 1993 blasts, had applied for parole to the Pune Divisional Commissioner Prabhakar Deshmukh in whom the authority to grant parole is vested.

Naseeruddin Shah played the role of a Pakistani diplomat in a theatre play, titled ‘ A walk in the woods’ at Alhamra Hall in Lahore.

The play is staged on two actors, Pakistani and an Indian Diplomat, who hold private meetings in the woods and try to achieve a breakthrough in the muddled negotiations between Pakistan and India.

The play was staged by Faiz Foundation Trust in collaboration with Lahore Arts Council and Motely Theatre Production, the Daily Times reported.

Actor Uday Chopra, who is busy taking care of his home banner Yash Raj Films’ (YRF) Hollywood wing, says he plans to direct a film and it may be a Hollywood project. But he also has his heart set on remaking his late father and veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra’s “Kala Patthar”.

Will you debut with a Hollywood film?

“Maybe yes…may be in Hollywood. I have the feeling inside me, but at the moment there is so much to be done. I have to make a name for my company,” Uday, who will soon be seen on the big screen in “Dhoom 3”, told IANS in an interview here.

Shah Rukh Khan, who is considered Bollywood’s undisputed king of romance, had some valuable tips on romance to share on his recent visit to the capital.

Shah Rukh has featured in a string of romantic films like “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”, “Dil To Pagal Hai”, “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” and “Kal Ho Naa Ho” in his over two-decade career in Hindi filmdom.

Here’s what he had to say:

– Never disrespect a woman in words, action or spirit.

– You should always take care of small things like opening the door for a lady and never sit before she sits.

– Learn to be gentle with a woman.

Actor Ranbir Kapoor gets jealous when his contemporaries deliver a good performance.

In an upcoming episode of ‘Koffee with Karan’, host Karan Johar grilled Ranbir on whom he regards as his competitor.

Karan told Ranbir that there is an influx of talent like Aditya Roy Kapur, Sushant Singh Rajput, Varun Dhawan, Ranveer Singh and Siddharth Malhotra, but he (Ranbir) is touted as the (best) actor of this generation.

“Are you threatened Ranbir… Do you watch their work carefully?” Karan asked Ranbir on the show.