Interviews

Katrina was the only one who could play the role of Indu in Rajneeti, her role is loosely inspired by Draupadi.     - Prakash Jha
Finalizing the distribution details and planning the next promotional move in his office, Bollywood’s prolific helmer Prakash Jha who has carved his niche with intense political potboilers like ‘Gangajal’ and ‘Aprahan’, shares his politics of ‘Raajneeti’ with Jyothi Venkatesh over a cup of tea.

You have to make money in the business of film making    
- Anurag Basu

Relaxed after helmed his costliest film and eagerly waiting for the response from New York which premiers ‘Kites’ on Sunday, hoping to score a hatrick with 3 consecutive hits, Anurag Basu believes that money has to be made in the business of film making. After having helmed a film which has been sold for 150 crores doesn,t mean that he has now become exclusive for big budgeters and shares with Jyothi Venkatesh that he is also open for small budget flicks and feels that a filmmaker who wants to make a film only for himself should rather try painting.

Kites is exactly my kind of film, Jay is the biggest hero that I have played till date     - Hrithik Roshan
Bollywood’s most attractive male, the Greek god in looks, Hrithik will be sizzling the screen in Bollywood’s most awaited release of the year ‘Kites’, the movie which is in news not only for the inclusion of Mexican bombshell Barbara as Hrithik’s co –star, its also got the highest bid for any Bollywood film till date. Sold at 150 crs, ‘Kites’ is all set to fly from May 21, 2010. sitting relaxed at his special suite in Hotel Sun N Sand, Hrithik shares with Jyothi Venkatesh that he had to actually unlearn whatever he had learnt as an actor in the last ten years when he set out to act in Kites under the direction of Anurag Basu and both Barabara and Kangana helped him discover a new part of his art.

As an actor, I’d rather first learn how to be successful and only then think of proving to the world how good an actor I am.     - Shahid Kapoor

‘Con’miney days are here again for sasha urf Shahid who once again with his proven grey shades again promises to make hay at the B.O with debutant helmer Parmeet Sethi’s ‘Badmaash Company’ produced by Bollywood premium production house Yash Raj Films. At the company’s studio, the bollywood prince charming Shahid shares with Jyothi Venkatesh over cheese, sandwiches and cups of steaming coffee that he wishes he was a part of films like Munnabhai series, Krissh, Dhoom and 3 Idiots adding that ‘Badmaash Company’ is very unconventional & very fresh.

I wonder whether I am working in the film industry or ‘dating’ industry     - Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif shares with Jyothi Venkatesh over green tea at Prakash Jha's office that she is very excited as an actress about her role in Rajneeti as Indu, which is not based on Sonia Gandhi but Draupadi from Mahabharat and the media reports of on and off relationships makes her wonder whether she is working in the film industry or ‘dating’ industry.

My remuneration has today become zero, because I have now become a producer and hence my tag is zero at the moment     - Akshay Kumar

Bollywood’s ex action hero and today’s comedy king and the hero of the masses, the reigning superstar Akshay Kumar is all set to rule once again with Sajid Khan’s forthcoming mega crowd pleaser ‘Housefull’.

On a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Hotel Sun N Sand the actor tells Jyothi Venkatesh over chutney and cheese sandwiches and coffee, that his remuneration is zero today because he has now become a producer.

If the producer takes way my authority, I have every right to take away my name from the film as director too.     - Jagmohan Mundra

Jagmohan Mundra tells Jyothi Venkatesh at his office in Mumbai over cappuccino that though his career has come a full circle, with Apartment and Chase, since he had made his debut with Suraag 30 years ago, he is still trying to push his range as a filmmaker by making films in different genres.

I’D rather make the Raju Hirani Kind of Comedies with meaning and message than the Mindless Potboilers which David Dhawan makes.     - Milind Ukey

On the eve of the release of his film Pathshala, Milind Ukey tells Jyothi Venkatesh over a cup of tea in the office of producer Ahmed Khan that we should never treat our children as our property and take them for granted.

I should confess that over the years ever since I had made my debut with Shiva, my approach has changed radically.     - Ram Gopal Varma

Bollywood’s scareamia filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma tells Jyothi Venkatesh over a cup of steaming coffee at his office in Oshiwara that he does not believe in shifting genres as a filmmaker and his approach as a filmmaker has changed

‘Prince is not only my biggest but also the costliest film which Tips has produced till date’     - Vivek Oberoi

On the eve of the release of his latest film Prince, VIVEK OBEROI confesses to Jyothi Venkatesh over a cup of steaming hot cup of coffee at Hotel Sun N Sand, that he was in that phase of career at that point when he was offered the part of Prince that doing a solo film was actually a dangerous proposition for an actor like him.

Contrary to the notion, both Nana Patekar and Dimple were not at all temperamental     - Rehan Khan

Rehan Khan who plays the romantic lead in Tum Milo Toh Sahi tells Jyothi Vankatesh in a telephonic chat that if only his father Shah Rukh Mirza, who had launched Inder Kumar and Isha Koppikkar was alive today, his career would have charted a different course

My Approach as Filmaker keeps on changing with every film of mine
    - Shyam Benegal


Shyam Benegal tells Jyothi Venkatesh that his ambitious Indo-Sri Lankan project ‘BUDDHA’ has been put on the backburner, thanks to International recession which has taken a toll on the project. Here in a brief chat the master maker talks about his latest ‘Well Done Abba’ which is hitting the screens this Friday

I adapt very fast as an actor     - Boman Irani

Working for the first time with the master Shyam Benegal in ‘Well Come Abba’ releasing this Friday, versatile actor Boman Irani tells Jyothi Venkatesh over a cup of green sugar free tea that he makes it a point to get into the palette lof the character once he gets to know its tonality.

My Role in ‘Right yaaa Wrong’ will put me in the map as an actor to reckon with     - Arav Chowdhary

Former Mr. India 1999 and nowadays the actor who is in news for the steamy hot scene with Isha Koppikkar in Subash Ghai’s this Friday knock at the B.O. in the voice of a drama with the elements of a thriller titled ‘Wright Yaa Wrong’ , Arav Chowdhary in a brief chat with Jyothi Venkatesh tells that he is lucky to be part of bollywood’s modern showman Subash Ghai’s project, he is also confident that ‘Right Yaaa Wrong’ will be instrumental in labeling him as an actor with talent.

I like Zakir Hussain, Ravi Shankar and I had a wonderful opportunity working with Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan as well     - Wayne Sharpe

Says the Filmfare award winner for the original background score for the film Gangaajal who in his next bollywood outing has given his music for the forthcoming Indo – Pak relationship flick ‘Lahore’ which is already enjoying festival limelights. In a brief encounter with indianmotionpictures.com, the composer speaks about his music, bollywood and his favorite Indian composers.

‘It pained me when I was tagged as an item girl after Apaharan’
    - Mrinalini Sharma


Mrinalini Sharma tells Jyothi Venkatesh over a glass of butter milk at the office of Moserbare the producers of Hide & Seek that she would rather do good cinema and be remembered for her good performance than titillate the audiences by shedding her clothes.

Vulgar and unabashed exposure is not my cup of tea      - Uvika Chaudhary

From SRK to Sikandar to Sharman and Vatsal, she has acted with them all. Cute and petite Uvika Choudhary talks to Jyothi Venkatesh about her celluloid journey in a candid telephonic chat, a day after the release of Toh Baat Pakki

You are your instrument if you are an actor      - Shabana Azmi

At an interactive session on Changing Style of Acting held during MIFF 2010 recently, Shabana Azmi tells Jyothi Venkatesh that the style of acting has changed radically over the years

It’s impossible for me to imagine a film without Shahrukh      - Karan Johar

Sitting in his Dharma productions office and finalizing the future activities of his company and the promotional activities of his much awaited ‘My Name Is Khan’ which brings the decades most loved jodi ‘Sharukh and Kajol’ together after eight years, Producer- Director-Anchor Karan Johar talks about his film, the chemistry between Shahrukh and Kajol and about his favorite actor Shahrukh Khan’

None of us is a doodh ki dulhi and we react as per the requirement or the demand of the relationship.   - Vidya Balan

Says the actress who feels that her role in Ishqia is probably the best till date as far as her career is concerned. The bollywood attractive has pinned a lot of hopes on the film to take her to the next level as an actress after Paa, tells Jyothi Venkatesh over a steaming cup of coffee at the office of Shemaroo which has produced the film with Vishal Bharadwaj that she would rather use her merit to get whatever she wants than her sexuality as a weapon like the character of Krishna who she plays in the film.

I do not know whether I will be a good husband or not but am damn sure that I will definitely be the best daddy.   - Salman Khan

Sitting relaxed at Mehboob studios and chilling with rounds of diet coke and his Marlboro light sticks, Bollywood macho hunk and the most ‘wanted’ man for any women of this world shares with Vishal Verma on qualities that makes a ‘Veer’ of yourself, who is a real ‘Veer’ and admits that he doesn’t want to live like a star……..

I am still yet to make aware of the fact that I am a consummate actor     
- Shahid Kapoor


Hoping to hop in the shoes of the perfectionist Aamir and the charismatic SRK, Bollywood prince charming who made his ‘bloody’ acting talents spell ‘fabulous’ with ‘Kaminey’ still needs to satisfy his actor genes in him.

Chancing his stake at the Bollywood with a dancing play card, the actor speaks to Jyothi Venkatesh about his forthcoming film and something more….

I want to be a prolific actor    - Uday Chopra

Uday Chopra who has acted in Pyaar Impossible besides producing the film tells Jyothi Venkatesh that he feels he suits the character of the geek in the film because he is one in real life too.

It was only recently that I really understood the various nuances of acting - Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka chopra tells Jyoti Venkatesh that it was only in the last two years that she really understood the various nuances of acting and started coming on her own as an actress.

Honour Killing is universally a social malaise - Avantika Hari
Says the winner of Foreign Correspondent Association’s (FCA) Purple Orchid award for Best Film and the Best Script/Screenplay award organized by the Asian Festival of First Films in Singapore. Avantika’s “Land Gold Women” has also been showcased in MAMI and also in IFFI, Goa.

The debutant director landed in India after winning fresh laurels in Singapore and was caught by Jyothi Venkatesh at the airport, they then chatted over coffee.

My film speaks about those women who have absolutely no right over their womb - Rima Amrapurkar
Rima Amrapurkar may today be referred to just as the daughter of the veteran actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar but she holds the bright promise of turning out to be a filmmaker to watch out for in the near future.

After having made her debut as a director with the film Arre Arre Aaaba, Aata Tari Thamba a year ago, Rima has now made her first short fiction hard hitter called Jananee. Jyothi Venkatesh probes the women director whose film explores the issue of female foeticide in a light manner.

I took 5 weeks off and grew a natural beard. Yashji personally got the Kada from the Golden temple in Amritsar In 5 weeks we tried different kinds of turbans to get the turbans correct - Ranbir Kapoor
Says the method actor from ‘The Lee Strasberg Theatre and New York Film Institute’, The current flavour of Bollywood is enjoying the pleasant success of AJPKGK & denying any split from Deepika as reported in certain section of the media. In a brief encounter, Ranbir shares about his forthcoming release ‘Rocket Singh – Salesman of The Year’, & other few things.

Saif is like an old wine improving with age - Kareena Kapoor
Yeah, I have grown from Aashik Aawara to 'Kurbaan', Kareena is gifted. She is very spontaneous, intense, charming right from her start - Saif Ali Khan

She looks simply gorgeous in black tee & trouser, whereas he maintains his rock star look with a bandana. Bollywood’s hottest couple Saif & Kareena are ready to sizzle the screen with their forthcoming reality check in Karan Johar’s ‘Kurbaan’ helmed by adman Renzil.

As a rare occasion, the two hot couples get open for a free willing chat with Vishal regarding their career, their on/off screen chemistry & much more…..

I love to explore different segments of people. Inside my heart, I am a hard core Manmohan Desai fan
Known for his realistic movies and extracting the best performance from his artistes, Madhur Bhandarkar is back with other hard-hitting, realistic movie 'Jail' which promises to be a gritty one about prison life.
The movie, which Neil has even gone nude for, also stars Mugdha Godse & Manoj Bajpai.

The award winning helmer who was hailed as the mew age Hrishikesh Mukherjee by none other then Big B shares with Jyothi Venkatesh about Jail, his cinema & its journey so far…..

It’s always a charm to age gracefully. I want to continue singing for the rest of my life
The Nightingale of India, our beloved Latadidi had turned 80, on the occasion of Lata Mangeshkar’s 80th Birthday, one of the largest music company Saregama launched an album which compiled a new collection of 8 CDs of her most resonant songs in order to pay tribute to this living legend.

Idianmotionpictures had a special chat with the living legend and discussed about her journey through all these years. It also contains Lataji’s rare photographs through the decades. The collection apart from the photographs also contains a write-up personally written by Yash Chopra for Didi along with their photograph together.

'Ritesh has great and authentic comedy timing'– Govinda
Bollywood’s paisa vasool combo Govinda & David Dhawan unites once again to add another hilarious chapter to their successful profile. Everybody knows that Govinda reserves his best for David Dhawan. Taking his time out from the hectic promotional schedule in Delhi, Govinda answers some queries about ‘Do Knot Disturb’ & more……

“My film is an eye-opener” –Satish Kaushik
Sitting cool & relaxed as always, actor- writer- producer & helmer Satish Kaushik now tries his hand in dealing with a sensitive subject of teenage pregnancy in his forth coming film ‘Tere Sang-A Kidult Love Story’, who has before being remembered for his commercial finesses with films like like “Prem”, “Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja”, “Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain”, “Humara Dil Aapke Paas Hain”, “Badhai Ho Badhai”, “Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hain”, “Tere Naam”, “Vada” and “Karz”.

Yes I tried cheating in a painting competition but got caught in school... from then on I have learnt that the only way to success is through hard work… - Amrita Rao
We were very intrigued to know, what happens to the team, who has worked in a film named, Shortkut the con is on… have they ever taken a shortcut in life, and what has been an experience, lessons learnt.

‘It was not easy to play this particular role’ – Anupam Kher
Says the suave actor on playing the Commissioner of Police in ‘Wednesday’ & sharing the screen with Naseeruddin Shah after 19 years.

Well I can say Akshay & I, we both are very good actors (laughs)… - Katrina Kaif.
Tickled and blissful by the initial reactions of ‘Singh Is Kinng’, the sexiest woman (FHM world poll) is now the ‘Sabsay favourite heroine’ of all. We caught the actress enjoying the initial bouquets and accolades for the film and get her to talk about what makes Akshay and Katrina a hit jodi, working with Salman and whether she considers herself to be really sexy.

Expressions of my life are my inspiration- Sameer
"Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds."

I don’t tend to react to it anymore. This is something most newcomers have to go through. Shahid was compared to Shahrukh Khan, Shahrukh to Amitabhji, who had been compared to Dilip Kumar. – Harman Baweja
He is the son of Producer - Director Harry Baweja, his debut film ‘Love Story 2050’ has generated enough hype and bowed the seeds of curiosity in the industry and the ‘aam junta’ as well.

Hope & A Little Sugar’ will bring an upswing in my career. – Tanuja Chandra
She receives critical acclaim for her work ( Dushman, Sangarsh, Sur) but a blockbuster hit still allures her. But that has never dampened her spirit to make cinema with purpose. Her latest offering ‘Hope & A Little Sugar’ is her first crossover film based on relationships with 9/11 as its backdrop. The film gave her first proud experience at the film festivals were it was appreciated for its global theme told in a simple sweet tone that touches the heart.

Walking in the director’s shoes: Divya Khosla Kumar
She is confident about the remake of Karz and believes that ‘The audience will see Himesh as an actor in ‘Karzzz’”.

“My motive behind making the film is not to give any teaching or speech” Ajay Devgan
He has already proved his mettle as an actor with the most expressive eyes bollywood has ever seen. His first directorial venture U Me Aur Hum is complete. Here the actor turned director shares about his motives as a filmmaker, whether the time was apt. and believes that a director has its own graph & style of story telling.

“It feels great when I look around me and see a lot of changes.”
I have kept my fingers cross; Right now I am just living in the moment”
- Maduri Dixit Nene

Says the dancing queen of Bollywood who has won millions of hearts by her trademark smile which can still halt any armies’ invasion. The entire world went dhak dhak at her feet. The two in one packet of Madhubala and Hema Malini has been an icon on her own. Underlining sensuality with grace in her dance, she has also been a performer par excellence.

I think it’s off season time for any crush. Right now there is no crush. I don’t want anyone to write a love letter to me. - Nikita Anand
This beauty with brains doesn’t want to emulate anyone, the damsel is quite serious about her acting career and desires to work in a period film and also wants to portray the characters of Paro and Lolita. After winning the Miss India Universe 2003, Nikita on the contrary did not join films without more ado. She did anchoring, Compering and later made a conscience decision to become an actor.

Kareena and I are doing a complete romantic love story…. – Shahid Kapur
He started his filmy career as a dancer in Subash Gai’s ‘Taal’, attained stardom with ‘Ishq Vishq’ and also filled up the gossip pages for his relationship with ‘Kareena’. The pair though was very much talked about off screen, failed to make the cash registers ringing in their last three appearances together in ‘ Chup Chup Ke, 36 China Town, Fida.

“Yash Raj studio is a boon to every actor” - Kunal Kapoor
Made his debut in Bollywood as an assistant director for Rakeysh Mehra's Aks. Later he entered Bollywood with a new avatar (as an actor) starring opposite Tabu in Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities (2004). He came into prominence with his following film Rang De Basanti (2006).

“With Pradeep Sarkar, I felt I was working with Hrishikesh Mukherjee or Gulzar” - Jaya Bachchan
The actress needs no introduction. Her performance speaks of excellence, versatility, grace, simplicity and sensitivity.  Be it the adolescent girl obsessed with a film star in ‘Guddi’, deaf &dumb in ‘Koshish’, matching the epitome of acting ‘Sanjeev Kumar in Naya Din Nai Raat’ or be a quiet, devout, compassionate woman in ‘Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa’.

“I do relate to the character Chutki a lot” - Konkona Sen Sharma
Made her debut as a child artist in the film Indira (1983), her adult debut was in Ek Je Aachhe Kanya (2000). She gained attention with the English film Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002), and received the coveted National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film. Her appearance in the film Page 3 (2005) gave her a wide recognition. Since then, Konkana has defined simplicity personified in her finesse.

My entire experience with Laaga Chunari mein daag has been fantastic” - Rani Mukerjee.
At the age of 14, a teenager who just loves to dance did a cameo in her father's Bengali film Biyar Phool (1992). Four years later, she played the protagonist of Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996).

“I have come to India to build relationships by my music with the Indian audience” - Ajay Shrivastav.
He has occupied the stage alongside ‘The Cool Ruler’ (Gregory Isaacs) and the ‘Hot’ Khan, worked alongside amazing bands and artists such as Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies and Apache Indian. He is well known for his stunning guitar work and self-penned hits like “Aaja Sajana”, “Kasam Se” and “Funki Dholi”.

“This ‘Ghost’ will become a ‘Darling’ of all, everybody will love her – Esha Deol.
She created ‘Dhoom’ with the glam doll image in ‘Dhoom’ and became the talk of the town and press alike. Then came ‘Just Married’ and ‘Cash’ both the films have been rejected, but with T-series ‘Darling’ directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the actor has lots of hopes. And she shares this with IMP.

“I have a good rapport with Ramu,” says Fardeen Khan
The actor is biting his nails for his forthcoming fifth film with Ramu ‘Darling’ which is scheduled to hit the theatres this Friday. IMP asks the actor about working with Ramu and his latest film ‘Darling’.

“People recognize me as a filmmaker who makes different types of films” – Ram Gopal Varma.
His recent ‘AAG’ has failed to create any fire but here he talks with IMP about his next release ‘Darling’ which appears to be Ramu’s trade mark flick which deals with obsession, mystery, murder, ghost - themes which seems to be Ramu’s favorites along with gangsters.

‘Dhamaal’ will prove to be a trend-setter for other films to follow”. – Indra Kumar
Ardent believer in destiny and has recently become a big fan of Sanju Baba, here is Indra Kumar, the name associated with blockbusters like ‘Dil’ ‘Beta’ ‘Raja’ ‘Masti’ now wants to set a trend by making a comic fun filled caper with five hunks, gals sorry ! Indra Kumar’s ‘DHAMAAL’ has a no entry board for girls!.

“I am impulsive but not that much!! I am an actor and want to explore acting as much as possible”- Muzamil Ibrahim.
The words get mumbled up on the tip of the tongue with just a glimpse of him…and girls loose their heartbeat with just a slight smile of his.

“Biggest problem with Indian cinema is that it has never become a brand like ‘Chinese cinema, Iranian cinema, or lately Korean cinema”. - Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Buddhadeb Dasgupta is a filmmaker whose trademarks are the passive humanism, visual poetry, with an economy of expression. An economics professor by training, many critics considered Buddhadeb Dasgupta as India’s foremost director today.

“Journey from ‘Tum Bin’ to ‘Cash’ has been awesome. ‘Tum Bin’ released with 115 prints worldwide and ‘Cash’ is releasing with over 150 prints in Mumbai only!!”- says Anubhav Sinha.
He showed his potential of being a maker with difference with his very first directional work in ‘Tum Bin’ (2001). Touching the style quotient with ‘Dus’ and drama in ‘Tathastu’, Anubhav Sinha continues to deliver his best and tries to ‘Cash’ on !!

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy reveal the magic of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom!
The astounding combination of the trio Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy who have sent waves bestowing the best of music in India have yet again teamed up to entertain Bollywood audiences with the music of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. Each member of this trio brings his own unique talents and experiences to the group, combining the Carnatic and Classical Indian vocal tradition (Shankar), Wester Rock (Ehsaan) and a deep understanding of fusion including a virtual mastery over the Electronic Synthesizer (Loy).

“I like to be the King of where I stand and like to sustain it”, says the sound and face of Punjab, Harbhajan Mann.
The singer –actor who stormed in everyone’s heart with hits like ‘Gala Goriyan De Vich Toye’ and ‘Haaye Meri Billo’ is back on scene with his latest release ‘Mauj Mastiyan’ that has been playing on records in India by music supremos T-Series. The Aan’ , ‘Baan’ and ‘Shaan’ of Punjabi Cinema is here in  Mumbai to shoot a video for his newly released Album.

Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Fardeen Khan, Viveik Oberoi, Tushar Kapoor , Shahid Kapoor. I have had a blast working with all of them!
Miss India Worldwide, Miss India- Beautiful Smile, Beautiful Eyes, Best Outfit… Does a woman need more..!! One Model turned Actress that claims it all –Aarti Chabbria.

It was indeed learning and inspiring experience to work with such an experienced and focused actor like Konkana - Gautam Kapoor
Cooling his heels after working in ‘Metro’, Supermodel turned Film Actor Gautam Kapoor, seems quite thrilled regarding his role as an RJ opposite Konkana Sen Sharma. in Anurag Basu’s ‘Metro’.

I think this is for the first time Emraan is trying his hand at comedy. He is playing a very different character, & he is not kissing in my film!.
Ashwini Chaudhary, got the National Award (GOLDEN LOTUS) for his very first film Laado, Starring Ashutosh Rana, Sanjay Singh & Arundhati. But, his compassion for realistic cinema was still waiting to be nurtured further, Then came Dhoop, Starring Ompuri, Revati, Sanjay Suri, & Gul Panag.

“Film making is an art of touching the soul” Sagar Ballary
Debutant director Sagar Ballary, whose first film ‘Bheja Fry’ has just been released is a filmmaker with a difference. Sagar completed his low budget comedy in 19 days, the movie has received rave reviews, revolves around an idiot and an arrogant music baron. In an exclusive interview with Indianmotionpictures.com, the debutant talks about ‘Bheja fry’ and his vision of cinema.

“After Lipstick, Barnali, my character in ‘Kasam Se’ is the most powerful role I am playing”
Says the actor by chance Nigaar Z. Khan. After establishing herself as a successful model, Nigaar, the Femina Elite Model finalist has never looked back. Starting with Lipstick on Zee TV, the stunning lass has went on to do a number of television shows, like Jeet, Prathim, Ek Ladki Anjaani Si, Kasamh Se, Saathiya and Ayushmaan in positive roles.

On the Run
After choreographing around 66 films including some biggies like Andaaz, Daar, Deewana, Nayak and No Entry, B H Tarunkumar now seems to be finding some sort of a comfort in calling the shot’s from behind. He had just completed his yet another comedy flick ‘RafooChakkar- Fun on the Run.’ In just 22 days & has already announced a sequel to his debut film “Nayee Padosan” tentatively titled “Nayee Padosan 2” in which Ankita Shrivastava makes her debut as an actor.

“Ayesha Takia’s role in Dor is a fantastic role. I would love to play that.”
Debutant actor Anjori Alagh (daughter of actress Maya Alagh & Business tycoon Sunil Alagh) sounds quite confident about her career and her forthcoming film “Life Mein Kabhie Khabie”. She has done her management from the Stanford University & also been a student of Kishore Namit Kapoor’s acting school.

Waiting In Recognition
Computer Engineer turned film maker Rajnesh Dompalli has proved his forte as a film maker in his debut film ‘Vanaja’. The film has sailed through various festivals across the globe winning critical acclaim and awards in its journey including ‘Best feature debut ‘ at Berlin 2007.

I DIDN'T LAUNCH KATHPUTHLI TO CAST MYSELF AS AN ACTRESS - Mink
Mink is quite happy with her transition from being an actress to a producer, with her maiden venture titled Kathputhli , which she has completed making with her brother Punnu Brar as her co-producer under the banner of their Bro & Sis Productions. Kathputhli boasts of an ensemble star cast comprising of Milind Soman, Sameer Adhikari, Yukta Mukhi , Seema Biswas, Sudhanshu Pandey , Mukul Dev, Vikaas Kalantri etc....