Interviews

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  I'm not copying Bipasha in 'Trishna': Rituparna Sengupta

  Rituparna Sengupta is all set to sizzle in the Bengali remake of Bipasha Basu-John Abraham-starrer Hindi film "Jism", but she says that unlike the Bollywood actress it would be a challenge for her to play "a sexy loner" convincingly in "Trishna".

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  I hope Raj and my relationship is for keeps: Shilpa Shetty

  Actress Shilpa Shetty couldn't have asked for more - her career is going great guns and her personal life too is looking up ever since she met Britain-based businessman Raj Kundra. And she hopes their relationship will be for keeps.

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  "Adi said I could be Shah Rukh Khan" - Vivek Oberoi

  No other actor in the recent times has seen a star status being taken away from him no sooner than it was bestowed upon him. After films like Company and Saathiya, sky was there for an asking for Vivek Oberoi who could have fit in comfortably into action as well as lover boy role.

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  Mom wouldn't mind me being in live-in relationship: Esha Deol

  Esha Deol, daughter of actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini, says that her mom wouldn't mind her being in a live-in relationship before marriage and adds that her dream man should be like her dad.

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  Never felt discrimination as a Muslim, says Naseeruddin Shah

  Acclaimed actor Naseeruddin Shah Wednesday said he did not agree with Shabana Azmi's view that Muslims were discriminated against in India and added that he had never faced any such problem.

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  "Rock On for us is not just a film, it's an experience" - Farhan Akhtar

  He is the man who everyone wants to be. His is the name that everybody wants to adopt! His is the film that everybody wants to make! We are indeed talking about the 'Friday's favourite' man, Farhan Akhtar, who has given Bollywood a new identity to enjoy.

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  I'm tired of doing inconsequential roles: Rimi Sen

  Bollywood actress Rimi Sen says she is tired of doing comedies and wants to diversify now, but the big banners don't give her a chance to showcase her talent and offer only inconsequential roles in their movies.

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  Arjun never let me feel that I am new or anything lesser than him" - Shahana

  The moment when people started 'knowing' her as Payal Gandhi, she announced that she is Gina Fernandes. And the moment her name was catching on, she said 'Rock On' with Debbie! We are sure that you must be off tracked about who is this 'she' we are talking about.

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  Video: Watch the stunning Adah Sharma who's making her debut with '1920'

  Adah Sharma speaks about her debut film '1920' and the Anglo Indian character she played in the film. Speaking about the film she says it is a period film set in '1920'. Watch what more she has to say about director Vikram Bhatt.

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  Santosh Sivan speaks about his film Tahaan

  He is one of the very few men who have been responsible for giving Bollywood its global identity that it's enjoying today. Every thing that he does and every move that he makes becomes a style in itself.

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  "Bad reviews is nothing new for us" - Shankar Mahadevan

  Rock On releases at theaters tomorrow. While there is reasonable curiosity to see a film which is the first ever when it comes to telling the story of a bona fide rock band, the film also has Farhan Akhtar as a special attraction who makes his debut as a lead actor as well as a singer.

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  "I liked the second half of BAH more than the first half" - Siddharth Anand

  Bachna Ae Haseeno has turned out to be a success and finally Yash Raj Films has a project that has brought the production house some decent critical as well as commercial acclaim. The young man responsible for that? Siddharth Anand, who previously has made Salaam Namaste and Ta Ra Rum Pum for the production house.

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  'Dil Kabaddi' is a film strictly for adults: Irrfan Khan

  "Dil Kabaddi" is Irrfan Khan's first full-on film on sexual politics and he says he liked the idea of playing a man who's sexually adventurous.

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  'Mukhbiir' a spy film blended with emotions: Mani Shankar

  Director Mani Shankar, known for his techno-savvy films like "16 December", is ready with his fourth Hindi movie "Mukhbiir" which releases Friday. Unlike his earlier films, he says he has been able to blend plot, characters, research and emotions really well.

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  "C Kkompany is like Hera Pheri meeting Munnabhai" - Sachin Yardi

  First time director Sachin Yadri can't hide his excitement as the D-day arrives closer. Though he has written two diverse films like Traffic Signal and Kya Kool Hai Hum, both of which had worked at the box office, Sachin plays the double role of a writer as well as a director for the first time with C Kkompany.

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  "Response to Karzzzz has been overwhelming" - Himesh Reshammiya

  Much awaited music for Karzzzz has just hit the stands and Himesh Reshammiya is eagerly awaiting response for his 19 songs album. In fact before the music release, Himesh even visited Shrinathji temple to seek blessings from his holy God.

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  My 'sex symbol' tag is fading: Neha Dhupia

  Beauty queen Neha Dhupia was tagged a 'sex symbol' after the portrayal of a prostitute in "Julie", but she feels the image is now fading.

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  Jade Goody had changed a lot: Shilpa Shetty

  Actress Shilpa Shetty says she couldn't recognise her former "Celebrity Big Brother" housemate Jade Goody when she saw her at the second season of "Bigg Boss" - "she had changed so much".

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  "I think the interval scene was the most difficult sequence to shoot" - Siddharth Anand

  After his debut with Salaam Namaste, Siddharth Anand released his second film with Yash Raj Film last week, Bachna Ae Haseeno. After receiving rave reviews for his film, Bollywood Hungama caught up with Siddharth to hear about behind the scenes and the making of the film and also the post release mania behind Bachna Ae Haseeno

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  I don't want to be No.1 or No.2: Akshay Kumar

  Akshay Kumar has given the maximum number of hits in the last one year and now the box office collections of his new release "Singh Is Kinng" has cemented his position as the number one star.

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  "Performing live is far more fulfilling experience than in front of camera" - Big B

  "Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Firstly, our apologies for being late. We've just got off the plane from New York, baggage, getting dressed and trying to cope with the jet lag has been taking its toll. That's why I'm wearing dark glasses. I hope that you'll understand.

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  Video: I don't shy away from kisses: Ranbir Kapoor

  In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama Ranbir Kapoor says he is not shy about kissing scenes in the film. Also he says that 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' has some real life emotions as well. Watch why he feels that luck is with him.

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  "At one point I wanted to be a journalist" - Soha Ali Khan

  Madhur Bhandarkar saw Nishikant Kamath's Mumbai Meri Jaan and he's blown away by Soha Ali Khan's performance. "Every actor is fantastic. But Soha is a revelation," says Madhur.

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  I don't rule out forming a band: Farhan Akhtar

  After playing a musician in "Rock on", director-turned-actor Farhan Akhtar says that the film has changed his attitude towards rock music and he might form his own band.

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  ''Why is Rakhi Sawant talking like this?'' - Shilpa Shetty

  This week has been really tough on Shilpa. First Jade Goody's traumatic adieu. Then a member of her own film fraternity Rakhi Sawant was heard telling TV channels that a contestant on Big Boss must have been changed because of Shilpa.