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  • Filmfare’s 2009 Power List: Kareena replaces Ash!
    The annual Filmfare Power List is out for 2009 and most of the Top 10 features the usual suspects- you have your Khans and your Chopras. But the most notable addition is Kareena Kapoor. Even though she is right at #10, she replaces Aishwarya as the only female on the list! “It’s flattering. And it’s scary. Lots of responsibilities. My power comes from my...
    by Sadhana.Singh at April 10th, 2009 at 05:04 pm
  • Irrfan Khan, steeple-chasing away the distractions!
    The multi-talented Irrfan Khan has shunned all other work at the moment to concentrate on his current onscreen feat: Paan Singh Tomar, in which he plays a skilled steeplechase runner, who later becomes a wanted man and rebel of sorts. Known for taking unique risks as a performer, Irrfan remarked that, “this is the most physically and mentally demanding film of my...
    by Sadhana.Singh at April 8th, 2009 at 05:04 pm
  • Soundbite: Sonam Kapoor knows what she wants
    “There are exceptions that one makes about the size and content of the role when it comes to working with legendary actors; De Niro and Shah Rukh just fit the bill…why would one actually ask questions if paired opposite Robert De Niro?…You should consider yourself plain fortunate to just share a common frame with him. In fact, I will be happy to even walk past...
    by Sadhana.Singh at April 2nd, 2009 at 08:04 pm
  • Barbie Battle: Ash out, Katrina in?
    Hmm, now reports tell me that Katrina Kaif is to be India’s first celebrity Barbie doll and not a much more deserving, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan…? I am confused about this switcheroo, but Katrina is not: “As far as I know, Aishwarya was never under consideration. It was me. So I don’t know where these stories came from.” Uh…wishful thinkers? My only...
    by Sadhana.Singh at April 1st, 2009 at 01:04 pm
  • Soundbite: Aamir Faced Hell at Home
    “My parents looked after us very well… we had a fairly sheltered life. [They] were really against me getting into films. I come from a film family. My father and uncle were both filmmakers. And I faced hell at home. It was like there’s no way you’re getting into films. But I don’t usually listen to people. I just do what I feel like. And then...
    by Sadhana.Singh at March 30th, 2009 at 06:03 pm
  • Aishwarya: All dolled up!
    Mattel is finally hip to the fact that Aishwarya is our favorite doll– she might have her own Barbie in stores soon! Toy Makers Mattel recently celebrated 50 years of Barbie’s existence and had approached Mrs. Guru awhile back to create a one of a kind doll of the international superstar. Although she was flattered and honored, Ash was a little apprehensive about...
    by Sadhana.Singh at March 27th, 2009 at 05:03 pm
  • Katrina Kaif is Acting, Seriously
    After a slew of slapstick, screwball, mass appeal-type movies, Katrina Kaif is now concentrating on getting more serious roles, with weightier subjects that she can really explore and sink her gorgeous teeth into. Past hits like Welcome, Partner, and Singh is Kinng were not just box office dominators, but they also solidified Katrina’s status as a formidable Glamour...
    by Sadhana.Singh at March 25th, 2009 at 07:03 pm