I don`t think I WILL BE ABLE TO recover than `Raaz 3`: Bipasha

An actor by chance, former model Bipasha Basu says that she learnt at the job and that every film taught her something

"I never had any plans to behave. I became an actor by chance, learnt at the job and have become better with every film that I did. Everything that I'VE today is given by the film industry. At the moment the phase that i'm in, I know I WILL BE ABLE TO do good work and those will like me," Bipasha told.

Bipasha Basu admits she has given her best shot for Vikram Bhatt's "Raaz 3" and says she doubts if she will deliver a greater performance than this.

"For me, in my filmography of work, that is probably the most challenging role I'VE done and that i don't believe I WILL recover than this," said Bipasha.

"Everyday was a struggle, I USED TO BE emotionally drained, exhausted. I NEEDED to complete it soon as it was really disturbing me," she added.

"Raaz 3", slated to release Sep 7, deals with the topic of black magic.

Bipasha says while everyone at the sets of the film was under a large number of pressure for various reasons, her co-star Emraan Hashmi was the one one most relaxed.

"Everyone was very lost at the sets. Vikram (Bhatt) was under numerous pressure because he needed to make a movie better that 'Raaz'. I had taken the challenge of playing Shanaya, that is the darkest character that any Hindi actress has ever played on screen.

"So everyone was slightly lost... Esha (Gupta) was just saying that she was troubled because she doesn't even know what she desires to do in life. But amongst all us troubled people there has been Emraan Hashmi who was sitting relaxed and the instant they said the shot is ready, he'll get up," the 33-year-old said here.

Bipasha is in awe of Emraan's working style.

"You will think that he's not involved but then when he comes and also you say 'Action', he just pounces at the roll! He's that sort of a fiery actor," she added.

Bips in 'No Entry Mein Entry'?

"No Entry" director Anees Bazmee says he's considering roping in Bipasha Basu because the 10th actress for "No Entry Mein Entry", the sequel to the 2005 comedy film.

"We are considering Bipasha for a prominent role within the film, but nothing have been finalised yet," Bazmee told.

"In the primary film, her role almost came to an end. (So) We're thinking methods to cast her on this film," he added.

Earlier, the director had said there'll be nine ladies playing key roles in "No Entry Mein Entry". But when Bipasha comes on board, will probably be a complete 10 females.

"If Bipasha enters, there'll be total 10 leading ladies, while we're still in talks with the remaining nine actresses and nothing was finalised yet. In next 10 to fifteen days, we will be able to decide the leading ladies," he said.

"As far because the leading men are concerned, Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Fardeen Khan are confirmed and all three of them may be playing a double role," added the director.

"No Entry" featured the similar trio of fellows - Salman, Anil and Fardeen - while the feminine roles were essayed by Bipasha, Lara Dutta, Esha Deol and Celina Jaitley.

Furious Akki feels cheated by Shirish and Farah Khan

The actor has apparently vowed never to work with Shirish Kunder and Farah Khan again

The friendship between Akshay Kumar and Farah Khan-Shirish Kunder is over. The actor director who worked together in Tees Maar Khan after which as a producer for his or her upcoming film aren't any longer buddies and don't even check with one another.

Akshay who's now back with a bang have been upset with the film creatively and that's why he has completely distanced himself from the project. In fact, Akshay has vowed never to work with the husband-wife duo ever again in his life.

Past perfect

A source from the production unit says, `Akshay Kumar is someone who would never leave a movie incomplete. His past record proves that he hasn't ever left a movie mid-way.

He was creatively dissatisfied with the film as he felt cheated that whatever was promised to him was never delivered. Regardless of all this, he completed the film after which decided to distance himself.`

The source adds, `After Jaan-E-Maan flopped, he still worked with a script that was written by Shirish and despite the disastrous results of the film, he went ahead and did this film.

Akshay was promised that the film may be made in 3D. However, when the film went at the floors, he was told that the film could be converted to 3D and was shot accordingly. However that never happened.`

Miffed over a definite Khan?

Apparently, differences crept up around one of the most film's music tracks also. The source states, `When Akshay heard the song I NEED Fakt You, he immediately objected saying that his fans are family audiences and he wouldn't want the song included within the film.

Though the track was changed to only You, the makers still went ahead and promoted it as Fakt You. The general nail at the coffin was when Farah went and promoted the film with Shah Rukh Khan. Akshay felt hurt and distanced himself from doing any promotions of the film.`

The source finally said, `While the film's makers has been claiming that Akshay will start promoting the film post August 27, the actor apparently could be leaving town at the same morning to shoot for Milan Luthria's gangster sequel.

In fact, he isn't going to be around for the discharge also.`

While Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder refused to comment, Akshay Kumar remained unavailable. It sort of feels our Bollywood heroes have opted for a more colourful wardrobe B-Town guys aren't afraid so as to add a splash of bright colour this season

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Tusshar files a case against Samir Karnik

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The actor takes the filmmaker to court after a cheque in his name fails to clear

Tusshar Kapoor is very upset with filmmaker Samir Karnik with whom he worked in Char Din Ki Chandni.

Earlier Tusshar had filed a case against Karnik for non-payment of Rs 1.75 crore which he had given him as a loan to advertise his film. Now apparently Tusshar's cheque of the part payment of his remuneration has also bounced.

Zameer Nathani, legal advisor for Tusshar Kapoor says, `Yes, his cheque of R 36 lakh after the TDS was cut from Rs 40 lakh has bounced.

The cheque was dated for July 30, and it was part payment of an agreed amount between the 2. However, the cheque bounced with a letter stating `insufficient funds`.

Now we're filing a police complaint and a legal case about cheating and breach of trust. It is going to be filed under Section 138 and now we have also filed a complaint on the Cine Artistes Association and the problem goes on.` Samir Karnik didn't respond to our SMS.

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Amy Jackson works round-the-clock

Looks like Amy Jackson has become the brand new workaholic in Bollywood

While shooting within the South for Shankar's Tamil film I opposite Vikram, the beautiful actress was on her toes for 48 hours at a stretch.

Sources say that once shooting for a whole night, Amy flew all the way down to Mumbai early morning to wrap up an ad shoot within the city. After the shoot, the actress returned to Chennai to renew work on Shankar's film.

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Industry, fans warmer to me than before: Shiney Ahuja

Shiney Ahuja is calmer and introspective after his unforeseen tryst behind the bars - and that is the reason for the reason that actor strongly believes in learning out of all bitter and sweet experiences. The only positive thing in his tough phase, he says, have been the expansion within the warmth of the industry members and his fans towards him.

One would think his fraternity and fans would became averse to his popularity, especially after he was hounded by accusations of rape, but Shiney says "there is a lot of heat and love".

"Irrespective of what have been sometimes reported or said, whenever I'VE gone amongst people, their reactions has been pretty much the similar that was earlier. Now, in fact, there's a relationship that they feel they have got with me," Shiney told in a candid interview.

"There is such a lot of heat and love. They (fans) keep saying they're looking ahead to me to come in another great film and searching forward to a different great performance. These are the type of things I AM GETTING to hear," he added.

Shiney was arrested in June 2009 following charges of rape, wrongful confinement and criminal intimidation levelled by his maid, charges he denied. He spent nearly five months behind bars.

In March 30, 2011, he was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment by a Mumbai fast track court, but he challenged the sentence within the Bombay High Court. He's currently on bail and facing on a daily basis with a grin. His confidence seems a tad dented, but he doesn't shy away from the media - only he's more careful about selecting the proper words.

The actor is now practicing resurrecting his Bollywood career. And he says his friends within the film industry has been extremely supportive to assist him regain his stand.

"The perception could be very different for those that know you as an individual. For them you're a person and never a product. So individuals who know me, they think in me; so that is the reason there's no change of their perception in any respect. In fact, now there's a lot more warmth which wasn't there earlier," the 38 year-old said.

"I feel I'M very fortunate because I'VE some good friends like Sudhir Mishra and Anurag Basu from the film industry who've encouraged me up to now in addition. I AM HOPING I WILL continue to provide in my best," he added.

Whatever the obstacles in life may be, it is very important learn the most efficient out of them, believes the actor, who tasted success with films like "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi", "Khoya Khoya Chand", "Gangster" and "Life... In A Metro".

"I think there are incidents or accidents that happen in everybody's life in some or the opposite direction. Otherwise also sometimes things happen which aren't in our control, but what we take out of that have is actually in our control," he said.

"So my constant search and my constant endeavour within the entire phase of my life is to take something greater than what I'VE given to this particular experience or time," he added.

Last seen in "Ghost", Shiney is now waiting for the discharge of "Har Pal" and "Ek Accident". He's also reading a large number of scripts.

"I was reading a large number of scripts lately. And just keeping myself on toes simply to decide what I WOULD LIKE to absorb next," he added.

Jennifer Lopez`s cousin gets her first full fledge acting role

Remember Jennifer Lopez's cousin Catrina Lopez who debuted in Bollywood with an item number in Bhendi Baazaar Inc?

Cat now features opposite TV actor Abhay Vakil in a movie directed and produced by Sidharth Sharma. Catrina might be seen in a company avatar and Sidharth apparently has insisted that she go deglam for the role.

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Neil`s look in `David` inspired by James Dean

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Neil Nitin Mukesh's retro search for Bejoy Nambiar's next film is encouraged by Hollywood actor James Dean in 1955 Oscar-nominated film 'Rebel With out a Cause'

Neil Nitin Mukesh is currently shooting for Shaitan director Bejoy Nambiar's next project in Ooty. The unit was guarding the appearance of the solid that comes with South actor Vikram and Tabu as they would like to maintain it a secret. However, a source happened to catch a glimpse of Neil's look within the film.

Says the informer, `Neil's look appears to be inspired by Hollywood actor James Dean's look from the 1955 Oscar-nominated film Rebel Without A Cause a few rebellious young man with a troubled past. It seems that Neil's character looks like it has an edgy quality given the way in which he was styled within the film.`

The informer adds, `They appear to have taken references from the late James Dean's film. The look is classic with an overly retro feel including old sweaters and leather jackets combined with modern elements like skinny ties and round neck t-shirts. The hair is short, gelled back unlike Neil's long hair ruffled look.`

Looks like Nambiar's gangster flick as all of the characters in special looks with detailed styling no wonder the filmmaker doesn't want the look to be out.

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Shibani Dandekar out of `Jhalak…`

TV host Shibani Dandekar is the most recent celebrity to be voted out of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikkhla Jaa 5".

A non-dancer, Shibani showed tremendous improvement over the process her stint within the dance show.

She with her choreographer Puneet, gave some interesting performances with tango, contemporary and Bollywood style dance forms and won the hearts of judges Remo D'Souza, Madhuri Dixit and Karan Johar.

After Shibani was eliminated, Karan tweeted: "Sad elimination".

The decision of elimination was in keeping with judges' score and audience votes.

Pooja desires to revive `Cabaret`

Actress-turned-filmmaker is raring to restore her long-in-the-making project

The actress-turned-director had announced it in 2005 with Mallika Sherawat within the lead. However the film never took off. She is now apparently keen to restart with a brand new female face who looks a Chinese!

Prabhu`s Hindi woes

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The choreographer-turned-director isn't too comfortable speaking the language

Choreographer-turned-director Prabhu Deva isn't too ok with Hindi. Though he can understand the language, he can't speak it. However, he feels his Hindi is improving on the grounds that he's directing several B-Town films.

But he would still rather talk in Tamil. Realising his predicament Shruti Haasan, who stars in his untitled film, has jumped to his rescue. She only speaks to him in Tamil. The film is a musical and marks the debut of Kumar Taurani's son Girish.

Says a unit source, `The remainder of us have no idea a word of Tamil, so we do not have a clue about what they say. He even explains the scenes to her within the language.`

But Shruti maintains, `I've respected Prabhu Deva for the work he has done. I'm glad he thought I'LL play the part after seeing my work within the South.`

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Are Aarya Babbar and Shrishti Nayyar getting married?

After the Saif-Kareena wedding buzz, Aarya Babbar is pretty amazed with speculations about his wedding

There was buzz that the actor is getting married to girlfriend Shrishti Nayyar in December in Rajasthan! Says Aarya, `I'M busy shooting from October to December in Canada and Punjab.

I have Matru releasing in January. I am a great deal with Shrishti however the wedding won't happen right now.` Point noted Aarya! Also with sister Juhi Babbar as a result of deliver soon, he have to be happy to play mama for some time.

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Subhash Ghai to direct Salman again

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Filmmaker Subhash Ghai and Bollywood hunk Salman Khan may be working together again after 2008 film Yuvvraaj.

Ghai can be returning to direction after an opening of 4 years and this time with an action-packed masala film.

Confirming the news, Ghai said: "I'VE signed Salman for my film. It is going to be an action-masala film. We're engaged on the script nowadays and can start shooting next year."

Pertinently, Yuvvraaj turned out to be a disaster on the box office.

Salman these days is enjoying the success of his spy flick 'Ek Tha Tiger'.

Released on Aug 15, the Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer made Rs 32 crore at the opening day itself.

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B-wood remembers first man on moon

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Bollywood celebrities Sunday saluted American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the primary man to set foot at the moon who died at age 82.

"Moon have to be mourning the death of its first visitor. RIP Neil Armstrong," said Anupam Kher.

Priyanka Chopra added: "RIP Neil Armstrong. You made us believe in endless possibilities - in reaching for the celebs. My Condolences."

Armstrong landed at the moon July 20, 1969 on Apollo 11 spacecraft. He's remembered for his widely quoted remark which he made on landing: "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." He died Saturday.

Shekhar Kapur said: 'One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.' Unforgettable message from moon by the primary man to step on it. RIP Neil B-Armstrong.

Satish Kaushik added: "Man at the moon Neil Armstrong not more. RIP."

Siddharth: Neil Armstrong calls it an afternoon. RIP 'man at the moon'. One of the most first western names we learnt in school.

Vishal Dadlani: It's really true. Heartbroken! First man on moon Neil Armstrong dies on the age of 82.

Neil Nitin Mukesh: RIP Neil Armstrong.

Shruti Seth: RIP Neil Armstrong. A life well lived.

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Tim Sebastian`s Indian Show Starts On Saturday

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By Subhash K Jha

The legendary BBC journalist Tim Sebastian Indian show The Outsider With Tim Sebastian takes to the air on a brand new channel UTV's Bloomberg on Saturday. It promises to kick up quite a storm within the corridors of Indian parliament with topics which can be on the moment, acutely sensitive talking points within the country.

We have it from the crew of Sebastian's show that during the primary few episodes the doughty anchor will pose sharp questions about 3 major issues: is dynastic politics bringing India's political system to its knees? Can India allow entrepreneurs from across the world to do legitimate business on this country?And thirdly, are women safe in India?

The question that may be sure to arise someday is, should the 'outsider' ask questions of which he has authoritative knowledge?

Sound designer Resul Pookutty who's working closely with Sebastian's show protests on the seasoned British journalist being dubbed unqualified to touch upon Indian matters. `Tim may call himself an intruder.

But his knowledge of the Indian socio-political system is amazing. He knows the way in which out democracy works and is fully informed on every aspect of our culture. To therefore call him unqualified to touch upon issues that trouble our body-politic isn't correct. `

Tim could be doing 13 episodes on India. He may return for an additional season.

Says Resul, `Our show bears no resemblance to Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate. Actually I USED TO BE grossly misinterpreted in an interview where I USED TO BE quoted as saying that Aamir's show was doctored. Who am I to query Aamir's show? I've the top regard for what Aamir does. `

Mortified, Resul needed to explain to Aamir that he never meant to touch upon his show.

`We're doing our job on Tim Sebastian's show. There is no point of comparison with this show and some other. I'm totally impressed by Tim. Before shooting each episode he personally meets all the 54 crew members. When he came to India he had a dvd of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Coincidentally I USED TO BE involved with that. Tim didn't know that, ` says Resul fondly.

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Bela Sehgal doesn`t rule out `Shirin Farhad…` sequel

Debutant director Bela Sehgal is all smiles in regards to the response to her movie "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi", and says she doesn't rule out creating a sequel to the romantic comedy.

"You never know I WOULD make an element two as well," Sehgal, sister of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, told reporters here Saturday.

"Shirin Farhad...", released Friday, features Boman Irani opposite choreographer-director Farah Khan, who has made her acting debut with the project. They play two 40-plus individuals in love, and their on screen chemistry is being loved.

Farah, who says she is going to never act again, is happy.

"All the shows yesterday were full and today they are also doing so well. Persons are loving the film. It is a very cute film and nobody cannot like it," she said.

The new actress says she has received many compliments for her performance, but it surely was Sridevi's words which were very encouraging.

"When Sridevi told me that she didn't even feel once that I USED TO BE acting, it was very surreal for me," she said.

The toughest scene for Farah appeared to was an emotional scene where she breaks up all ties with Boman within the film.

"The get a divorce scene was the hardest for me. I DID NOT want it to appear filmy. In fact, Bela had told me to not even take a look at Boman though out the shot," said Farah, who says she have been approached by an organization for endorsements.

Farah believes the USP of the movie lies within the undeniable fact that this is a love story between a middle-aged couple.

"People just like the film for that reason reason. If the similar love story was between a 20-year-old girl and a 25-year-old boy, then they might have found nothing new. The film talks about how there is not any age for romance or marriage," she said.

Boman agreed with Farah, and said: "Farah and i've great chemistry. So only complimenting me isn't good enough, it's a must to talk about either one of us together."