Interviews

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  'Revolution 2020' not a political novel as such: Chetan Bhagat

  Chetan Bhagat's columns on education and corruption inspired him to write "Revolution 2020", but the author clarifies that the book is not a political novel and that there is no political agenda either.

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  I'm getting better roles than ever before: Naseeruddin Shah

  It's quality over quantity for Naseeruddin Shah, a versatile actor who has spent 35 years breathing life into innumerable, well-etched out characters on the big screen. The National Award winner admits he is getting better roles now than ever, but he picks a film only if he has "faith" in it and his "instinct" pushes him to go for it!

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  Salman refuses to believe 'Bodyguard' is a success: Atul Agnihotri

  Salman Khan is recovering after an eight-hour surgery in Pittsburgh and refuses to believe that his "Bodyguard" has broken box-office records, says his brother-in-law and co-producer Atul Agnihotri.

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  Imran Khan: Funny side up!

  When he’s not making girls across the country swoon with those puppy-dog eyes, chocolate-box looks and a lean, muscular body, Imran Khan is presumably filing PILs against loony laws that make it illegal for people below 25 to drink. Read on

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  Saif Ali Khan: 'I'm looking at doing more commercial cinema now'

  Aarakshan is behind him now, but Saif Ali Khan admits that the film was a lot of hard work and an eye-opener of sorts.

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  I want to marry a Malayali girl: Salman Khan

  A week prior to Bodyguard’s release, HT Café’s guest editor Salman Khan opens up about his relationship with the media, real-life bodyguard Shera, anger management, religion, Sanjay Dutt and Shah Rukh Khan among other things.

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  Deepika Padukone: 'People are welcome to speculate'

  She hits headlines quite often with respect to her 'rumoured' boyfriend Sidhartha Mallya. But actor Deepika Padukone doesn't feel the need to confirm or deny anything that's anywhere close to her personal life, friends and family.

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  People should actively participate in Hazare's movement: Shabana

  Actress Shabana Azmi, who has been tweeting in support of Anna Hazare's movement on the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill, insists that as citizens of a democratic country everyone should actively support the Gandhian leader.

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  Even for biggest of stars, every film counts: Imran Khan

  His last release "Delhi Belly" might have been a runaway hit but Imran Khan is still a bundle of nerves as he readies for "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan" and says actors have to prove their prowess with every new film as past successes had no relevance to the future.

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  There're no camps in Bollywood: Katrina Kaif

  Katrina Kaif's decision to do two Yash Raj Films (YRF) with the warring Khans - Salman and Shah Rukh - has raised eyebrows, but the actress is unperturbed and argues there are no camps in Bollywood.

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  I enjoy doing TV shows: Sonali Bendre

  Actress Sonali Bendre, who is excited to see the third edition of talent hunt show "India's Got Talent" that has among the highest television rating points (TRPs) among reality shows, says she is returning to television because she genuinely enjoys it.

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  A film is no more a family outing: Dharmendra

  He has nearly 250 films to his credit, has dabbled in politics and, at the age of 75, is donning a new role. Dharmendra, who will judge a new reality show on TV, says filmmaking in Bollywood has become faster and crisper but could do without being too explicit.

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  Bollywood making international mark: Lisa Ray

  She calls herself a cancer graduate, swears by the prowess of yoga and is penning a book on the disease. All this while Indian-Canadian actress Lisa Ray has been itching to return to Bollywood, which according to her is growing by leaps and bounds internationally.

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  I hardly get paid for films: Minissha

  In her six-year-long career, Minissha Lamba has done 12 films out of which only three did well at the box office, including Corporate, Bachna Ae Haseeno and Well Done Abba while the rest bombed. Read On..

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  'Delhi Belly' item number situational, not promotional: Aamir

  Superstar Aamir Khan, who is set to appear as an 'item boy' in the number "I hate you as I love you" in his production "Delhi Belly", makes it very clear that the song is an integral part of the story and not just a promotional gimmick.

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  Cinema no more wholesome family entertainer: Imran Khan

  Offbeat and parallel cinema, films for children and adults, or divided between rural and urban... the lines had been blurred for many years, but the Hindi film industry is now clearly divided into segments, says actor Imran Khan who also believes that Bollywood is now in its "best phase".

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  Comedy easy, intense roles challenging: Kangna

  She may be known for her intensity and emotive portrayals of conflicted characters in films like Gangster and Fashion, but Kangna Ranaut says that she is essentially a "fun-loving" person and the comedy genre comes quite naturally to her.

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  I learn from mistakes: Avinash Gowariker

  Celebrity photographer Avinash Gowariker got his first big break on the sets of his brother filmmaker Ashutosh’s second directorial Baazi (1995) starring Aamir Khan. However, it was Salman Khan who made Avinash a celebrity. “It was Salman who completely boosted my career by shooting with me extensively in my struggling days. I owe my career to him.”

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  Saif Ali Khan: 'All well, never been better'

  Actor Saif Ali Khan is livid over recent reports that Kareena Kapoor and he are on the verge of a split due to her round-the-clock shooting schedule that has left him feeling 'neglected.' "Why would I feel neglected? I have my parents and children here with me. Kareena was in London a couple of weeks ago and is expected to join me soon," retorts the star-producer, who is neck-deep in filming his next home production, Cocktail, adding with a chuckle, "Work is so hectic that there's no time to feel neglected." Read On..

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  Corporates changed moviemaking in India: Subhash Ghai

  Corporates have changed the economics of moviemaking, says veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai who has been making films for 35 years. He believes star fees as well as the cost of production has gone up, making most filmmakers run into losses.

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  Dancing-fighting entertain, so why be 'thinking actor': Madhavan

  A chocolate-faced hero who has achieved cult status down south as well as immense popularity in Bollywood, R. Madhavan is against the term "thinking actor". He believes it is simply used for those who can't do song-dance and fighting sequences.

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  Interview: SRK hides his wrinkles in plastic for RA.One

  Throughout his career, he has been the larger than life hero who romanced his way to the hearts of millions. So becoming a superhero was the natural progression for King Khan who's already one for most of his fans.

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  Asin is my dream girl: Salman Khan

  Salman Khan never fails to entice you with his wittiness and presence of mind. After giving the biggest blockbuster of 2010, the Dabangg Khan is back to entertain the audience with Ready, also starring Asin Thottumkal.

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  I'll go to Cannes every year now: Minissha Lamba

  The 16 hours of detention at the Mumbai airport for allegedly carrying undeclared jewellery were harrowing but actress Minissha Lamba says the authorities were "very, very, friendly" and the time was spent chatting about various things, including her experience at Cannes.

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  Interesting roles dried up, they're coming now: Deepti Naval

  She has lived a creative life every step of the way. Painting, photography and storytelling have kept Deepti Naval busy after good acting offers dried up. But Bollywood's original girl next door, now 54, is feeling the pull of the big screen again as the right roles arrive.