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John Abraham is a damn handsome hunk of Bollywood and there is no doubt about it. He lights up the screen with his sheer screen presence and with the kinds of role that he is doing at the recent time, John is surely looking promising enough. Balancing both commercial and serious cinema he has proved that he has mettle to impress with his skills apart from his good looks. Here’s a conversation with him on ‘Water’ which after the Oscar nominations is finally arriving at the Indian screens this Friday.

Excerpts from an Interview:

Are you upset about the fact that Salaam-E-Ishq didn’t go down too well with the audience?

Not literally because my track in the film has been appreciated. I’ve no regrets about doing the film. Also I would like to add that the film is better than many Bollywood films. The film has been criticized for its length and that’s about it.

You’re back from Oscars. How do you recount your experience at the festival?

I’ve to admit it has been an eye opener. It’s was a global platform and something I was looking forward to be a part of. It had been a very interesting experience. I’m very happy about it.

What is the kind of response that the film received there?

Incredible in just one word. Not a single person there has said anything negative about it. The film has received positive response and appreciation. On my personal front I haven’t had the time to watch films. I’ve just been doing interviews.

Water has a very different theme and takes a dig on a serious subject. Did it bring any change to your life?

 There were many things in the film that I did for the first time like reciting shlokas and Kalidasa’s poems I like reading poetry but I don’t have much time to dwell in it. Though it hasn’t affected the spiritual side of me but it surely has brought some changes in my personality. I’ve become a more calm person now. I’m no more playing a loud character and screaming my dialogues. In real life in agnostic believing in Supreme Being but here I’m an idealist. It’s a very hard hitting film and a dialogue mouthed but a little girl “Aren’t there any men widows in the world?” expresses exactly how I feel.

What is your role in the film?

Narayan is very calm and poised despite his loss. He’s a very intense and a very internalized person. Deepa and I had a lot of discussions on that. We decided to play the character the way he is in the movie and it works beautifully. In contrast Narayan seems overtly distraught when he finds out about his father. It is conveyed through the lines after he burns the funeral pyre and when he sits with Shakuntala and says, “its’ all about religion it’s all about money in the name of religion”. The expression, the look is what Water is about. I don’t think the character needs to be more distraught, I think the level of pain he feels inside was enough.

Any particular preparation you took for the role?

It was a very different role. I had to learn how to wear the dhoti, a kurta and also had a pair of Gandhi specs on. I learned how to play the flute for the movie

How was it working with a lady director?

I had already worked with a female director Pooja Bhatt before and here I work with Deepa. It’s thoroughly enjoyable experience and a pleasure working with her. It feels good to have a woman call the shots. She is a very serious filmmaker. She seems so fascinated by everything and looks like a child on a playground when she’s directing. She was completely innocent and it was beautiful to watch her at work.

Tell us about your experience working with the cast of the film.

Working with Lisa Ray was nice. Sarala the little kid was a pleasure and so was Seema Biswas who according to me is the most powerful actor I’ve worked with. Waheeda Rehman plays my mother in the film and till date she is a superb actress and is one of the most beautiful women we’ve in our country.

Does the political quandary of the film make you feel helpless?

I pay no attention to it. And one thing let me say, if everyone does what I do, political interference will hardly matter.

Presenting a latest interview with bacchan

Amitabh Bachchan is experimenting with roles, teaming up with actresses from all age groups and says that he is willing to explore new genres because he is not bound by any commercial constraints.

‘At this stage of my life I think it’s my duty to do as many kinds of roles as possible. When one is younger, the lead role comes with commercial constraints. When that weight has gone from one’s head, one feels freer. Yes, I’m freed from the pressures of commercialism,’ Amitabh told us in an interview.

‘ ‘Nishabd’ is a total departure from whatever I’ve done so far. Then there’s ‘Cheeni Kam’, which is a quirky satire,’ he added.

From Hema Malini to Ayesha Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore to Jiah Khan, Amitabh is working with a variety of co-stars. But right now he is full of praise for ‘Cheeni Kam’ co-star Tabu.

‘What an artiste! The beauty of her performances is that whatever she feels is shown on her face. That’s an unbelievable quality in an artiste. We generally try to come as close to what’s required from us. Not Tabu. She goes the whole hog. She feels every bit of her emotions. It’s a hallmark of a true artiste.’

Excerpts from the Interview:

Ram Gopal Varma’s aesthetics in ‘Nishabd’ aren’t to be denied.

Right. If you’ve seen the film, you’d know this isn’t the Varma of ‘Sarkar’. It’s hard to believe he has come with something so sensitive. So far, he has made gangster filmslike ‘Sarkar’ and ‘Satya’.

Did you have apprehensions about doing the film?

None at all! I agreed in five minutes to do the film. At this stage of my life I think it’s my duty to do as many kinds of roles as possible. When one is younger, the lead role comes with commercial constraints. When that weight has gone from one’s head, one feels freer. Yes, I’m freed from the pressures of commercialism.

After ‘Eklavya’, ‘Nishabd’ is a total departure from whatever I’ve done. Then there’s ‘Cheeni Kam’ which is a quirky satire. The audience has matured. Of course, there’s a big audience for popcorn movies like ‘Dhoom 2′. But there’s a growing audience wanting to think and introspect during a film. That’s how a ‘Nishabd’ is born.

Did ‘Nishabd’ allow you to be more adventurous than any other role?

The plot presented a difficult situation. I’m just happy with the way Varma presented it. Varma has always given me the freedom to express myself openly, to interpret his brief in any way I want. Sometimes the shot is over but he doesn’t stop the camera. And you just have to carry on acting.

Jiah Khan is the youngest co-star you’ve worked with…

Not quite. Ayesha Kapoor in ‘Black’ was my youngest co-star. Jiah is very good. She’s a wonderful artiste and colleague.

It’s amazing what a variety of co-stars you have these days.

Oh yes, I’m truly thankful. And such a variety of roles! I’ve Tabu as my co-star in ‘Cheeni Kam’. What an artiste! Whatever the emotions within her are reflected on her face. The beauty of her performances is that whatever she feels is shown on her face. That’s an unbelievable quality in an artiste.

We generally try to come as close to what’s required from us. Not Tabu. She goes the whole hog. She feels every bit of her emotions. It’s a hallmark of a true artiste. The rest of us aren’t that sincere. We sometimes fake the emotions. I don’t know what the methodology of her performance is. I just have to see her face to know she’s getting it right.

There was a sense of disappointment regarding ‘Eklavya’?

I don’t share that disappointment. I look at ‘Eklavya’ as a very smart film. Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s intelligence and intellectual wherewithal come across in the film. The fact that it’s doing so well overseas proves there’s a certain intellectual quotient being applied to ‘Eklavya’ overseas. It isn’t so evident over here.

But I want to compliment Chopra for being ahead of his times. I love the fact he has taken a Shakespearean concept and placed it in Rajasthan. I love the fact that he has taken mythology that’s thousands of years old and challenged it.

Don’t we many a times want to challenge these age-old beliefs? As a moviegoer you’ve to be slightly smarter while watching a film like ‘Eklavya’. I’m not disappointed with ‘Eklavya’. But if the money-paying audience is unhappy with it, we’ll have to respect that.

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We brings an interview with Neha Dhupia the hot star.She tries to get rid of her sexy image from her latest movie delhi heights

Neha Dhupia is making a difference in her career obliging to work in varied kinds of filmsand excusing herself from coming across as a raunchy actress alone. The hot Neha is surely sending out a message with her sizzling roles. Right now we catch her in He‘DelhiHights’, which is her forthcoming release hitting the theatres this Friday. She is paired about Jimmy Sheirgill in this film produced by Shivaji Ganeshan Productions.

Excerpts from an Interview:

Your role in Delhii Heights is being talked about a lot.

Delhi Hights is a feel-good film based on an intense relationship. I play Suhana and Jimmy Sheirgill plays Abhi, my husband. The entire film is based in Delhi and the story and characters revolve around the look, feel and air of Delhi. The film also has one more couple played by Rohit Roy and Simone Singh and then there is the ever-charming Om Puri. The film is a thorough entertainer and the audiences are sure to have a good time.

The character you play is a Delhi girl and you have been labelled the same more often than not. Coming from the same background, did it make your job easier?

Well it’s true that I am a Delhi girl, but I don’t want to carry around that label everywhere I go. I live and work in Mumbai and that is the only fact that matters. As for Suhana, yes, she is a simple Delhi girl with modest aspirations in life and I too come from a similar background. Thus it did become easy to associate myself with the character and understand what was needed to portray it successfully.

You are usually associated with peppy and sexy roles, but Delhii Heights has you playing a career- and family-focused city girl. Did you have to do anything special to get that homely look?

The girl Suhana in Delhii Heights gets married in the very first scene and after that, the entire film has her as an enterprising and successful female, completely focused on her ambitions. She looks beautiful yet she is very confident. Although I did not have to do much to look like the character, but the cause of concern was to get the body language right, which happened with relative ease as well.

How were the experiences of working with your co-stars in Delhii Heights?

We had an absolute ball. I don’t remember one day out of our shooting schedule where I faced professional hazards or thought it was getting dull and boring. On the contrary, none of us felt as if we were working. Most of the team was from Delhi, Jimmy and I are staunch Delhites and the whole shoot seemed just like a holiday season in the familiar environment of our home.

Delhi is not known to be a popular spot for shooting films. How different was the experience of shooting there from Mumbai and were there any obstacles or challenges?

Delhi is my hometown and I was ecstatic about shooting there. Yes, the experience was different, because the culture in Delhi is a lot more reserved than in Mumbai. So when you’re out on the streets shooting with all the cameras and equipment, people take notice and the crowds can create a bit of chaos. But end of the day, Delhi was an awesome place to shoot and without the Delhi atmosphere, the film could not have been possible.

Are you satisfied with the kind of work you’ve done thus far as an actor and with the levels of success you have achieved?

Yes, I am absolutely happy with all my roles and movies. I have no regrets whatsoever and I feel that with every film, I grow as an actor and I learn to present my skills in a better way. Currently I am content with the roles I am being offered and I don’t intend to experiment or take risks. As far as success goes my perceptions of it can be different than what others think, so I just need to be satisfied with what ever I’ve done so far.

What films would you be seen in the coming days?

I have a lot of films coming up, there’s Shootout At Lokhandwala, Mithiya, Kuch Love Kucch Drama and Dus Kahaniyaan. I feel the year ahead is going to be really busy and full of positive response for my work.

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Here u see an interview with Shriya about the most awaited movie of year sivaji at www.bollyjolly.com

No wonder all young actors in Kollywood are craving to have a piece of Shriya Saran. Sure, she has the looks and figure that every girl would envy. More than that, she has the acting skills. She became one of the most demanded heroines in Kollywood after bagging the female lead role in Rajnikanth’s magnum opus ‘Sivaji’. People’s craze for her has increased following the success of her recent release ‘Tiruvilayadal Arambham’. Now, she has been assigned to act with Vijay in ‘Azhagiya Tamizh Magan’ and Vikram in ‘Kandasamy’. Offers are pouring in from all quarters but she is not in hurry. Now, she tells about her much-hyped film ‘Sivaji’ and the secret of her beauty.

Excerpts from the Interview:

How did you bag the heroine role for ‘Sivaji’?

Shankar called me one fine day and told me that he was impressed by my looks and performance in ‘Mazhai’. I couldn’t believe my ears when he asked me if I want to play Rajnikanth’s heroine in ‘Sivaji’. I said ‘yes’ in no time. I came to Chennai to meet Shankar. He said I don’t need makeup and screen test and gave me some DVDs of Rajini’s films. I watched them all. Becoming a part of ‘Sivaji’ is destiny to me.

What role do you play in the film?

No…no…no… Shankar sir will bash me up if I reveal about my character. Ok, I will I will tell you a bit. I play a character full of energy. My character’s name is Tamizh and I wear Pavada-Dhavani. I am cast in four of the five fantastic songs composed by A. R. Rahman. Everybody said dance comes natural to me, as it’s my love. I can’t tell you more than this.

How was your experience working with Shankar?

I have not work with a director like Shankar before. He plans every minutest detail in advance and wants everything to be the best. He emailed me the dialogues before the shoot for preparation and everything, including costumes and colors are clear in his mind. He is such a perfectionist. The best thing about him is the space he gives to all the artistes. He lets us express our view and sometimes takes them too.

And how was it working with Rajnikanth?

The kind of respect people have for him is unbelievable. I have not seen any actor being bestowed with so much respect and love. People have concern for him whether he is at airports, hotels or anywhere for that matter. To tell you the truth, Rajini’s heroines can rely on his popularity for success. I am thankful to him for the incredible attention I am getting from the people and filmmakers alike. Coming to acting, he explained the importance of every scene before the actual shooting was done and he would go for a retake if he finds me dissatisfied even if the shoot is Ok. He would clap and motivate me if I give good performance. He is still a child at heart.

And how is he as a person?

Rajini sir is the best human being I have seen. He is ever helpful and very patient. He has answer for everything – such is the dept of his knowledge. None of the unit of the film knew about Spain when went there but Rajni sir knows almost everything about the country from customs to its political history. He is the most relaxed, hard working and knowledgeable person I have ever met.

You seemed to have enjoyed working with the team of the film.

The experience of working with Shankar sir and Rajni sir will never fade from me. Cameraman K.V.Anand was helpful and the producer AVM Saravanan and his children were there to make me feel comfortable. It was a wonderful experience altogether

Tell us about your forthcoming films.

At present, I am working with Vijay for ‘Azhagiya Tamizh Magan’. I play the role of a college student in this film. Then I have ‘Kandasamy’ with actor Vikram. I also have a Hindi film titled ‘Awarappan’ with Imraan Hashmi. Now, let me make it clear, there is no kissing scene here. Then there is a film with Bobby Deol for director Sangeet Sivan’s next venture. No more new Tamil films till the current assignments are over.

What is the secret behind your wonderful looks?

I have an egg white omelette, porridge and paratha for breakfast and it is the favorite meal of the day. Plain roti with Dal and Bhindi for lunch is fine. I love Chennai for availability of fresh fish. I love Andhra, Malabar or Goan fish curry but red meat is a complete no. Chicken is avoidable too. I am basically a foodie but I keep away from junk food. Thai cuisine is my personal favorite. You know, I weigh 54 kilos. I make sure that I work out in gym for at least 45 minutes a day. To me, fitness matters and not figures.