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  "I am very nervous" - Imran Khan

  You may find this hard to believe, but Imran Khan hasn't watched his debut film JAANE TU… YA JAANE NA yet. "I watched the final cut of the film, without the background score. But I've yet to watch the complete version that's playing in theatres," Imran tells me.

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  I was nobody before 'Iqbal': Shreyas Talpade

  Bollywood actor Shreyas Talpade, who plays the main lead in Shyam Benegal's forthcoming comedy "Welcome to Sajjanpur", gives credit to his debut film "Iqbal" for getting him recognition in Bollywood, but adds that working with Shah Rukh Khan gave him global exposure.

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  My brother Baba is an actors' director: Shabana Azmi

  Cinematographer Baba Azmi has decided to direct a film and his sister, veteran actress Shabana Azmi, is confident that he will do a good job because she feels he is an "actors' director".

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  Mukul Dev mimicked Naseer's voice perfectly: Mundhra

  Britain-based filmmaker Jagmohan Mundhra says he roped in Mukul Dev to dub for Naseeruddin Shah in the Hindi version of "Shoot On Sight" after the veteran actor refused to do that.

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  Jewellery designer to preserve handcrafted palanquin for Salman

  If and when Bollywood star Salman Khan decides to get married, there's a lavish golden palki or palanquin, embellished with red crystallised Swarovski elements, waiting for his bride.

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  Akshay's fee: UTV clarifies

  "We would like to comment and place on record and clarify a totally false and speculative article that appeared in today's Times of India edition on the front page. Entitled 'Akshay paid Rs. 71 cr for a film?'

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  Namrata Shirodkar turns down a film with Sanjay Dutt

  She couldn't be happier even if she tried. Though a cloud recently fell over Namrata Shirodkar's paradise when her mom passed away last week, marriage and motherhood suit the actress, best remembered for her stellar performance as a streetwalker in Mahesh Manjrekar's Vaastav opposite Sanjay Dutt.

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  Abhishek interviews father Amitabh Bachchan on television

  Television viewing has never looked as good, as it will this Friday (September 19) when the Bachchan Father-Son duo revisit exclusive moments from the Unforgettable Tour. An exclusive three - episode chat show from the creators of The Unforgettable Tour Diaries, Wizcraft Television will have viewers glued to their sets to watch, The Big B's Den.

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  Rani shoots for Yash Raj's untitled film near Amritsar

  The 'Queen of Hearts' Rani Mukherjee tried to woo audiences using Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, but it didn't have the desired effect. The bubbly actress is still searching for that one big hit, which will once again cement her position as the uncrowned Rani (read Queen) of Bollywood.

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  "Sonia of Kidnap is different from Mahi of Bachna" - Minissha Lamba

  Minissha likes to be 17. She played a 17 year old girl in her recent success Bachna Ae Haseeno and even in her forthcoming film Kidnap, she is enjoying enacting the role of a girl of the same age.

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  Culture shock for Malaika during Telugu item song shoot

  Malaika Arora, who has done several hit item songs in Hindi films, recently shot her first Telugu dance number in Hyderabad and was in for a culture shock.

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  My best is yet to come: Amitabh Bachchan (Film Snippets)

  Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan's performance in "The Last Lear" has been tagged as his best ever. But he says that his best is yet to be seen.

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  Check out Salman Khan's ethnic look in Veer!

  Salman Khan is known to experiment with his looks and hairstyle for his films. Who can forget the hysteria which his hairstyle in Tere Naam created? It almost became like a fashion statement among young boys across the length and breadth of the country.

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  Saif Ali Khan in his new 'Sardar' get-up for his home production

  The turban is slowly and surely finding its way with our very own Bollywood actors. After Akshay Kumar's super-duper sardar act in the blockbuster Singh Is Kinng, every actor worth his salt is donning the pagdi these days.

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  Bhushan Kumar signs Salman Khan and Anees Bazmee for a biggie!

  After their musical association with a lot of big Salman Khan starrers such as Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya, Partner, Tere Naam, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Lucky-No time for Love, music mogul Bhushan Kumar and actor Salman Khan are all set to come together yet again.

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  Video: Shahid Kapoor On 'Sajid's Superstars'

  Sajid Khan in his characteristic style enjoys his interaction with very talanted Shahid Kapoor. Kapoor speaks out on Sania Mirza and other women who have been linked with him. Its a must watch experience that you just can't afford to miss.

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  Sanjay Dutt amateur boxing brand ambassador

  Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who is popular for playing the golden-hearted gangster in the "Munnabhai" movies, was Friday appointed the brand ambassador for boxing of the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF).

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  After 'Rock On', Luke Kenny gets recognition as an actor

  Luke Kenny's English looks stood as an obstacle in his acting career for almost a decade, but with his immaculate performance in the recent hit "Rock On", the actor feels he has been able to draw the director's attention away from his appearance to his art.

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  Sabsey Sexy Kaun?!

  Katrina, Bipasha, Kareena, Priyanka or is it Deepika...Who's the sabsey sexy heroine in Bollywood. No, we are not judging merely from the physical sex appeal. It's the success quotient of a heroine that makes her even more sexy. Check out this entertaining video and do let us know your choice. Must Watch!

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  Raj Thackeray withdraws anti-Bachchan agitation

  Expressing satisfaction over the apology tendered by Amitabh Bachchan, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray said Thursday that the agitation against the star's wife, actor-MP Jaya Bachchan, was being "withdrawn".

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  Shahid Kapur injured six times on sets of 'Kaminay' (Film Snippets)

  Bollywood actor Shahid Kapur has suffered the maximum number of injuries so far on the sets of Vishal Bharadwaj's "Kaminay".

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  'OSO girl' Uvika signed for Toh Baat Pakki opposite Sharman Joshi

  After her debut in the superhit film Om Shanti Om, followed by her second release Summer 2007, Uvika Chaudhary has definitely got a jumpstart in Bollywood. She has now signed Tips Film's Toh Baat Pakki opposite Sharman Joshi.

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  "Yes, I have joined the bikini bandwagon" - Minissha Lamba

  A much coy Minissha Lamba is going through a massive image makeover. In her soon-to-be-released Kidnap, she would be donning a bikini which certainly comes as a surprise to those who have been following her career in films like Yahaan, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd, Shaurya and Bachna Ae Haseeno.

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  Salman and Katrina to star in Subhash Ghai's next!

  Subhash Ghai and Salman Khan seem to have bonded really well during the making of Yuvraaj. No wonder that that the veteran director is planning to cast Salman in yet another film after Yuvraaj. What's more! Giving Salman company once again will be none other than lady love Katrina Kaif in this full-on entertainer.

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  Shilpa admits she doesn't really play violin in 'The Man'

  There were reports that Shilpa Shetty actually learnt to play the violin for Sunny Deol's "The Man", but the actress admits that she couldn't go beyond holding the musical instrument properly.