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I am fine if a guy sings my song to impress my daughter: Honey Singh

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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. "It's a misconception that I compose songs for girls.
 I have sung a song for Bhagat Singh too but nobody knows about it.

I have sung about boys but all of them are super-duper flop," Honey said
 on the sidelines of Agenda AajTak conclave. Having started off his 
career with music direction in Punjab, the controversial rapper later 
shifted to Bollywood. But Honey says he never intended to sing for the 
Hindi Film industry. "I am not interested to sing in Bollywood.

I sing for only those actors whom I admire. I sing free of cost for 
them. I want to take independent music ahead and my songs are completely
 based on my observations," she said. The singer is currently gearing up
 for Tamil debut with 'Kolaveri Di' producer Anirudh Ravichander.

I am fine if a guy sings my song to impress my daughter: Honey Singh

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 i...

06:56

Zoya's film has nothing to do with our real life: Farhan

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As an actor Farhan Akhtar, who also directs and produces movies, had a
 fabulous year with biopic "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" and now he is looking 
forward to Dev Benegal's film with Kareena Kapoor and his sister Zoya's 
next directorial venture which he says has nothing to do with their off 
screen relationship.

"Let me take this opportunity to very clearly state that Zoya's film has
 nothing to do with our real life relationship. It is entirely a work of
 fiction," said Farhan about the content in Zoya's film.

He will start shooting for Benegal's film after "my forthcoming film 'Shaadi Ke Side Effects' releases".

So far he has acted in films like "Rock On!!", "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" 
(BMB), "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" and each film has given a chance to do
 something new.

The actor-filmmaker said: "In some kind of away, I am automatically 
drawn to roles that take me to the other end of the spectrum."

Excerpts from an interview:

Q: You seem to be more active as an actor than a filmmaker?

A: When you are surfing, and you catch a nice wave, you don't leave it 
halfway through to find a better one. I am in that kind of a space. This
 journey seems so correct. I am truly enjoying this experience, working 
with the people that I am working with right now. And I'm getting such 
wonderful opportunities to work with such amazing talent. I don't know 
when again I'll have this opportunity. I am just now looking forward to 
my next film as an actor. And that's in Dev Benegal's film.

Q: Kareena is your co-star in this film?

A: Yes. She is. And I am really looking forward to working with her. We 
start shooting together right after my forthcoming film "Shaadi Ke Side 
Effects" releases.

Q: Does Dev's film give you the chance to do something new again?

A: Oh yes, that's almost become a subconscious precondition for every 
role I do. For me, to consciously seek unpredictable roles would be 
dangerous. In some kind of way, I am automatically drawn to roles that 
take me to the other end of the spectrum. I've just finished Saket 
Chowdhary's "Shaadi Ke Side Effects". For the first time it truly feels 
like I am doing a romantic comedy.

Q: This is the first time you're attempting a comedy?

A: As a full-on mood, yes. But there were pronounced elements of comedy 
in "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara". When I read Saket's script, I found it 
genuinely very funny. And at the same time it is maturely written.

Q: Are you consciously selecting a different co-star each time?

A: What?! No! But come to think it's true. It's been a different co-star
 every time. I've made no conscious effort to pick different co-stars 
each time. But that's a good occurrence. Every time you work with a new 
co-star a whole new dynamic emerges. I am sure the same will happen with
 Kareena.

Q: Tell me about the films that you and your friend Ritesh Sidhwani are producing?

A: There is my sister Zoya's film. It'd be shot when I am shooting Dev 
Benegal's film. But my work in the two films won't overlap. I have very 
seriously different looks for both the films.

Q: You are in all the two films that Zoya has directed so far and now a third?

A: Yeah, and why not? I am happily a constant in her films. And besides she works with other actors too, doesn't she?

Q: Zoya's film is about a brother and a sister? Is it based on your relationship with her?

A: No no. That confusion has prevailed for a while now. So let me take 
this opportunity to very clearly state that Zoya's film has nothing to 
do with our real life relationship. It is entirely a work of fiction.

Q: Are you doing any other films as an actor?

A: Yes, a film produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra to be directed by Bejoy 
Nambiar. It's Vidhu's script. That's something I am looking forward to.

Q: This is the one where you share screen space with Mr Bachchan? Do you two play father and son?

A: Yes, and no.

Q: Come to think of it so many films of yours have been trendsetters?

A: If you want to call them that. To me Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is definitely
 a landmark. It has taught me so much. Last week I went for my 
daughter's sports day. All the little students there in school, even the
 shy little 6-7 year olds were hiding behind each other and calling out 
'Milkha' to me. That felt wonderful.

Q: Milkha has impacted the way we look at sports besides cricket?

A: Students have met me and said that the film has changed the way 
sports and games are looked on in the college curriculum. BMB has opened
 up a world of possibilities. It has inspired me to believe that the 
really difficult things in life can be achieved by sheer application. 
And it doesn't matter which vocation one is in.

Zoya's film has nothing to do with our real life: Farhan

As an actor Farhan Akhtar, who also directs and produces movies, had a fabulous year with biopic "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" and now h...

05:48

Deepika gets four nominations at BIG Star awards

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With four back to back hits this year, it is quite natural for 
Deepika Padukone to lead the nomination categories at award functions.

The actress has been nominated in four categories at the BIG Star Entertainment Awards this year.

The fourth edition of BIG Star Entertainment Awards is scheduled to take place Dec 18, said a statement.

And Deepika's list of nominations includes - most entertaining actor in a
 thriller film for "Race 2"; most entertaining actor in a comedy film 
for "Chennai Express"; most entertaining actor in a romantic film for 
"Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" and "Ram-leela"; and finally most entertaining
 dancer for her performance in "Ram-leela".

She started the year with Abbas-Mustan directed action thriller `Race 
2`, which earned Rs.100 crore. Later she impressed the audience as a 
nerdy character in "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani".

Followed by her entertaining act as a South Indian girl in the box office record-breaking movie "Chennai Express".

Her last release was "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela", in which director
 Sanjay Leela Bhansali presented her as a Gujarati girl and people not 
only enjoyed the film, they also appreciated her chemistry with co-star 
Ranveer Singh.

The free-flowing, unmeasured and operatic opulence hit the bull's eye at the box office.

Deepika gets four nominations at BIG Star awards

With four back to back hits this year, it is quite natural for Deepika Padukone to lead the nomination categories at award functions. T...

05:45

Gauhar Khan stuck at 29!

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'Bigg Boss 7' contestant Gauahar Khan celebrated her 29th birthday two years ago on a reality show? So, is she still 29?

It is considered rude to ask a woman her age, but host Salman Khan in 
his inimitable style recently asked contestant Gauahar Khan on Bigg Boss
 7 how old she is. And Gauahar promptly said she is 29 years old.

Now this is highly amusing because if memory serves right, in 2011 when 
Gauahar was part of another reality show, Khan Sisters, with sister 
Nigaar Khan, she had celebrated her 29th birthday! Oh, oh. Either 
Gauahar forgot that she had made that announcement two years ago, or she
 is suffering from some kind of a memory lapse about her age.

Says a source, `There are so many people who watched the show and saw 
her celebrate her 29th birthday in Khan Sisters. Unless she lied her age
 in Khan Sisters as well.`

Even if we go by her calculations, in 2003 she was engaged to filmmaker 
Sajid Khan, after which they went their separate ways. So does that mean
 she was barely 19 when she was almost hitched?

Adds the source, `Looks like after another contestant Armaan Kohli's age muddle, it is now Gauahar's turn.`

Gauhar Khan stuck at 29!

'Bigg Boss 7' contestant Gauahar Khan celebrated her 29th birthday two years ago on a reality show? So, is she still 29? It is ...

05:40

Dia Mirza connects with her fans on her birthday!

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Renowned actress and former Miss Asia-Pacific (2000), Dia Mirza, 
officially launched her website as well as Facebook page on her birthday
 i.e. 9th about time she shared her experiences through these years with
 her well wishers. She looks at her website as a medium to highlight the
 good work done by others, create awareness about social issues & 
amidst all this, give a glimpse into her life. Her digital team, 
Everymedia Pvt.

Technologies Ltd. therefore decided to bring all that she does onto one 
platform. Says Dia, `I have been shy and reluctant all these years to 
set up a web page & digital interaction for myself but my team 
believes that it's about time that I make some of the very important 
& cherished aspects of my life public. I am taking this opportunity 
in the hope that many of the wonderful encounters I have with people 
& organizations that have inspired and motivated me personally, will
 inspire & motivate people who choose to explore my domain`.

The actress has her interests in pottery, horse-riding, painting, 
writing etc. which is reflected through her Facebook page. Her digital 
properties include snippets about her school, memorable images from her 
college days and beauty pageant giving her fans a glimpse of her life. 
After acting in several feature films Dia took to film production to 
further her cinematic ambitions. She jointly owns Born Free 
Entertainment with Sahil Sangha. She is currently working on their 
second feature film Bobby Jasoos starring Vidya Balan.

Dia Mirza connects with her fans on her birthday!

Renowned actress and former Miss Asia-Pacific (2000), Dia Mirza, officially launched her website as well as Facebook page on her birthda...

05:38

Poonam Pandey Roped In To Promote Dimple's Film

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Internet queen Poonam Pandey is inching into Bollywood. It is now learnt
 from reliable sources that Poonam has been invited by the production 
house Viacom 18 to promote their new What The Fish.

While all the details of Poonam's very hush-hush deal with Viacom 18 
are yet to emerge, it is learnt that Ms Pandey's `high-visibility 
factor` would be used to give the film a boost.

Says a source, `Viacom 18 have planned a big bash on December 10 where 
Poonam Pandey will share the platform with the film's leading lady 
Dimple Kapadia. Poonam is expected to whip up provocative interest in 
the film.`

Curiously this is the first time that a celebrity from outside a film project is being invited to create awareness for a film.

Poonam, we also hear, is all set to sign a film with Viacom 18.

Poonam Pandey Roped In To Promote Dimple's Film

Internet queen Poonam Pandey is inching into Bollywood. It is now learnt from reliable sources that Poonam has been invited by the produc...

05:36

Mallika takes time off from work in the US

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Mallika Sherawat is currently in the US. The actress, who spends more 
time in Los Angeles than in Mumbai, is apparently taking time off after 
her recent small screen outing.

The motormouth knows how to keep herself in the news -- she has been 
creating a stir in LA with a video which has gone viral online there. It
 shows Mallika giving an earful to an Indian journalist. Mallika who had
 made some comments about Indian society being regressive for women a 
while back has the scribe questioning her and getting an earful.

Mallika takes time off from work in the US

Mallika Sherawat is currently in the US. The actress, who spends more time in Los Angeles than in Mumbai, is apparently taking time off a...

05:34

Whoa! Ranbir gets Rs 12 crore for an ad?

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Apparently, Ranbir Kapoor is getting paid a whopping Rs 12 crore for his new commercial for a biscuit brand

According to the latest buzz, Ranbir Kapoor who is currently seen doing a
 commercial for a biscuit brand has been paid Rs 12 crore.

A source close to him says, `Ranbir was the first choice to be the face 
of the company because of his endearing personality. Also, the company 
was looking for an actor with a mischievousness side and thought the 
star would fit the bill. So they decided to approach him and was keen to
 have him on the board.`

It is said that the actor was in talks with the company and agreed to pay Rs 12 crore as well.

A company insider adds, `Ranbir did quote a huge amount but since most 
of the top actors charge similar price, the brand approved it and went 
ahead with their campaign. Moreover, now, since they are getting a lot 
of positive feedback for the commercial, they feel it was all worth it.`

The star as well as the company's spokesperson remained unavailable for comment.

Whoa! Ranbir gets Rs 12 crore for an ad?

Apparently, Ranbir Kapoor is getting paid a whopping Rs 12 crore for his new commercial for a biscuit brand According to the latest buz...

05:33

Rani meets crime branch chief for some special purpose?

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Actress Rani Mukherjee, who is playing the role of a police officer 
in her next film 'Mardaani', today met the Mumbai Police Crime Branch 
chief Himanshu Roy to understand the nitty-gritty of an officer's job 
profile, body language and lifestyle.

The meeting between Rani and Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) Himanshu 
Roy lasted for nearly an hour at the latter's office at police 
headquarters in south Mumbai this evening.

"Rani is playing the role of a crime branch officer in her upcoming film
 'Mardaani'. She wants to understand how a crime branch officer 
functions, ways in which officer probes various cases, officer's body 
language and lifestyle among others so that she could get accustomed to 
the officer's conduct," Roy said. Rani also tried to dig into the 
dangers being faced by an officer during an operation.

"She sought to understand the work schedules of an officer and dangers 
being faced during a police operation, etc. She was very keen to know 
various aspects of an officer's life," Roy explained.

However, the 35-year-old actress refused to speak to media after the 
meeting. 'Mardaani', a Yash Raj Films' (YRF) project will be directed by
 Pradeep Sarkar. Sarkar had earlier directed 'Laga Chunari Mein Daag' 
and 'Lafangey Parindey' for YRF. Rani's last outing with the banner was 
'Dil Bole Hadippa', which failed to create magic at the box office. The 
shooting of the film is likely to begin soon.

Rani meets crime branch chief for some special purpose?

Actress Rani Mukherjee, who is playing the role of a police officer in her next film 'Mardaani', today met the Mumbai Police Crim...

05:31

The game changers in Bollywood in 2013

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Formula rules in the Hindi film industry. Or at least that's what the
 perception about this particular genre of cinema is. Rarely does one 
witness anything out of sync here. And those who charter the roads less 
travelled are usually banished to the back burner. However, 2013 saw 
some instances which was not only promising (for the present) but also 
trend-setting (for the future). HitList zooms on some incidents and the 
Bollywood personalities behind them who facilitated such changes...

Deepika Padukone 
Reason: Since the advent of R100-crore club, it's been the male 
actors (namely the Khans and Akshay Kumar) who have been hogging the 
limelight for registering themselves in again and again. For a change, 
this actress had four releases this year and all of them grossed over 
100 crore in the country -- Race 2, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chennai 
Express and Ram-Leela.

Priyanka Chopra 
Reason: PC is perhaps the only active Bollywood actress who is keen 
on singing. After taking her acting prowess a notch up last year with 
Barfi!, she exhibited an interest in music by releasing her debut single
 In My City while collaborating with Jay Sean. She later released her 
second single Exotic which featured rapper Pitbull. 2013 saw her in two 
item numbers, one blockbuster and a forgettable film.

Vidya Balan 
Reason: She had just one release in the year, Ghanchakkar, which 
failed miserably at the box-office. But something worth noting took 
place in Cannes a month before this film opened in the theatres. Vidya 
was a part of the grand jury at the celebrated film festival and rubbed 
shoulders with the likes of Steven Spielberg, Ang Lee and Nicole Kidman.
 An honourable feat for the 35-year-old National Award winner.

Rishi Kapoor 
Reason: Dimple Kapadia recently pointed out that there's a lack of 
covet-worthy roles when it comes to actors who have passed a certain 
age. And she's certainly not mistaken. However, Rishi Kapoor proved to 
be an exception to this theory. Earning prominent roles, the veteran 
actor had five big releases in the year and all of them -- with the 
exception of Besharam -- earned him rave reviews.

Sushant Singh Rajput 
Reason: Moving from small screen to big screen can be called a 
natural progression. But it's generally a slow process too. And seldom 
does one come across a TV actor who is suddenly leaping into a bigger 
league. Something of that sort is happening with the Kai Po Che star. 
Just two-films-old, he's presently working with acclaimed directors like
 Shekhar Kapur Rajkumar Hirani and Dibakar Banerjee.

Anil Kapoor 
Reason: Not very long ago, speculations were rife about Anil Kapoor 
being more interested in Hollywood than in Bollywood. That was then. As 
of now, he's the protagonist as well as the producer of the most 
gripping television series (hopefully) in a long while. And for an actor
 who stayed away from the small screen while his contemporaries were 
making their foray on the tube, it's encouraging.

Kapil Sharma 
Reason: Humour more than just sells. This fact was (once again) 
established by Kapil Sharma with his hugely popular comedy show. 
Attending it to promote their upcoming films has become sort of a 
pilgrimage for actors nowadays. In fact, Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar
 have been there twice. Given the spontaneity of the show, nobody 
appears to say no to it. Some even request to be a part of it.

Farhan Akhtar. 
Reason: It's quite known that mainstream actors have a choc-a-bloc 
calendar with shooting for one film after another is a routine. Calling 
the current system an assembly line won't be far-fetched. Much against 
this set up, Farhan accomplished something out-of-the-book by dedicating
 nearly two years for a single role in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. To his 
credit, the biopic did well at the box office too.

Honey Singh 
Reason: For the record, he remains the highest paid singer for a 
single song in Bollywood. Having faced his share of legal troubles for 
`vulgar` lyrics, the 29-year-old taciturn crooner is as popular as 
popularity gets -- largely in the metropolitan areas. Catchcy numbers 
like Lungi Dance and Punjabiyan Di Battery ensured him a consistent 
place on the chartbusters throughout the year.

Manisha Koirala 
Reason: She fought ovarian cancer, won and is now back at work. The 
buzz is Rajkumar Santoshi and Sanjay Leela Bhansali have reportedly 
offered her films now that she is keen to return to Bollywood. As of 
now, she is going through scripts and is keen to return with a 
meaningful role. Interestingly enough, Manisha prefers to call herself a
 cancer crusader -- not a cancer survivor. 
Supporting roles

Kiran Rao 
Reasons: Independent films in our country travel across the globe on
 the film circuit but very few of them actually receive a proper Friday 
release. Anand Gandhi's Ship of Theseus did. And a lot of the credit 
goes to the Dhobi Ghat director because she effectively funneled all the
 resources required to present the film.

Karan Johar 
Reasons: When Bombay Talkies released as a tribute to 100 years of 
cinema, hardly anybody was expecting this filmmaker to go beyond his 
comfort zone and come up with a shortie that highlighted repressed 
homosexuality. On the contrary, his 'gay encounter at gunpoint' question
 on his chat show sounds rather regressive in comparison.

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