Interviews

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  'They stole my title': Pooja Bhatt

  A quiet controversy brews over the title of filmmaker Anees Bazmee's Sonam Kapoor, Akshay Kumar starrer Thank You, even as he shoots for it in far away Canada.

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  I never knew so many people know me: Abhishek

  Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who hopped to seven locations across the city to promote Mani Ratnam's "Raavan", was overwhelmed to see fans going crazy for him and said he never knew that so many people know him.

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  I feel exonerated: Amitabh Bachchan

  "One breathes freely again", said megastar Amitabh Bachchan after a petition seeking a criminal case against him for not honouring his commitment to build a women's college was dismissed.

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  Abhinav Bindra: Gripped by FIFA fever

  The FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday, and the euphoria is enormous. World Cup defines the pinnacle of success for football.

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  I've broken the mould in my films: Abhishek Bachchan

  The much- awaited "Raavan" marks 10 years in the Hindi film industry for Abhishek Bachchan, who describes his journey of highs and lows as a fulfilling experience. He says he has "broken the mould" in all his movies and is hungry for more.

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  Sarah Jessica Parker: Impressed with Ash!

  Sarah Jessica Parker, one of Hollywood's most fashionable stars, is highly impressed with Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai's sense of style.

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  IIFA boycott, this too shall pass: Boman Irani

  Several Bollywood stars might have missed the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) event in Sri Lanka last week following a boycott call from south Indian film industry, but veteran actor Boman Irani hopes the hurdle would soon get over.

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  'I may be there for the finals': John Abraham

  Till then, football crazy John Abraham is going to watch the FIFA World Cup that starts on Friday, in his media room at home.

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  Lara Dutta: Until next year

  It has been an incredibly busy week wrapping up the 11th IIFA. I had two days in Mumbai before I caught a midnight flight to Colombo. I was returning there after almost 12 years - a little apprehensive, but excited at the same time.

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  'I don't have the time to take on anything': Aamir Khan

  Being India's top actor, it's no surprise that Aamir Khan is perennially in the news. But since Khan prefers to let his work speak for itself, rumours about his upcoming projects take up pages and pages of newsprint.

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  Comfortable with both Bollywood and Hollywood: Irrfan Khan

  Irrfan Khan, who is not only a popular actor but also one of the biggest Bollywood actors in Hollywood, says that he enjoys working in both kinds of movies and likes to do things from different parts of the world.

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  Ekta Kapoor not a difficult task master: Sarwar Ahuja

  Ekta Kapoor is infamous for being a tough boss, but small screen actor Sarwar Ahuja, who plays the title role in her new series "Keshav Pandit" on Zee TV, describes the television czarina as a "warm-hearted" person.

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  I don't doubt my capabilities as an actor: Neha Dhupia

  Unlike other actors, who feel making someone laugh is difficult, Neha Dhupia enjoys doing comedies and says she has never doubted her capabilities as an actor.

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  I'm excited to play the role of superhero: Kunal Kapoor

  After Hrithik Roshan in "Krrish" and Shah Rukh Khan in the under-production "Ra.One", Bollywood actor Kunal Kapoor is all set to don the hat of a superhero.

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  IIFA in Colombo to spread peace, support it: Anupam Kher

  Several big stars are missing from the IIFA awards this year after the boycott call from the southern film industry, but veteran Anupam Kher says the event is an effort to spread peace in the island country and should be supported.

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  My image has changed after two directorial hits: Sajid Khan

  With both his films, "Heyy Babyy" and "Housefull", declared super hits, anchor-turned-director Sajid Khan feels he might have outgrown his image of the funny-guy-next-door and may not be able to fit the comic host role any more.

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  This is the best time to release 'Milenge Milenge': Satish Kaushik

  His film might be six years too late but director Satish Kaushik feels that this is the right time to release his long pending "Milenge Milenge", with Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, who have since climbed the success ladder to become big time stars.

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  Genelia d' Souza: Right here, right now

  In a matter of moments' is a phrase that sounds so plain on the surface. But close your eyes and pause for a second and you'll realise how these five words can signify terrific excitement as well as utter devastation.

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  I keep fit for health, not for glamour: Sonali Bendre

  Actress Sonali Bendre is looking trimmer than ever and says she works out regularly -- not to look glamorous but to keep herself fit.

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  Riteish Desmukh: My super heroes!

  We all believe in 'Super Heroes'. They are people with unbelievable powers. They make the impossible happen. They can face excruciating pain without complaints. Whatever wrong is done to them they are always good to you.

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  IIFA comes at a critical moment for Sri Lanka: Jacqueline Fernandez

  Sri Lanka is in a new era of peace after winning its long fought war against the Tamil Tigers, says actress Jacqueline Fernandez, elated that the IIFA Awards are being held in her home country this year and looking forward to playing the perfect host to her Bollywood colleagues.

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  Making novel into movie is difficult, says Madhavan

  It's difficult to adapt books into movies, says actor R. Madhavan, who is still basking in the success of "3 Idiots" based on Chetan Bhagat's book "Five Point Someone".

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  Abhinav Bindra: Be the change!

  I want to give back to this country in some way... It has given me so much love and opportunity. It may sound idealistic, or perhaps having now achieved some of the goals I had set for myself, a touch patronising, but, I am determined to make a difference.

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  'Bollywood hasn't reached its potential': Sanjay Grover

  Most star kids can be expected to argue over how their daddy is the biggest hero, but in the case of Sanjay Grover, Gulshan Grover's son, he stood on a different pedestal.

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  Riteish Deshmukh: Ever-Ready!

  Twitchy toes, shifty legs, sweaty palms, chest pounding "GULP!!! Calm down, it's going to be just fine! Deep breath, here goes" A sequence of emotions every time we were to have a design review in architecture school and it was my turn to present the culmination of a semester's work before the "Grand Jury."