The film industry is peopled with Khans – who wield clout and inspire devotion from legions of fans the world over. For the past couple of decades it is only the Khans who have been any kind of serious contender for the top leading men of the Hindi film industry, in terms of being powerful, influential, successful at the box office and also in terms of sheer histrionic … [Read more...]
Bollywood’s Size Zero Obsession
There was this old joke, about Bollywood yesteryears actress Asha Parekh who went up to God and said “Main aapke paas ek Chhoti is aas leke ayi hoon” and apparently God thundered, “Jooth kyon bolti ho!”… Purport of this being that Bollywood does not have a history of size zero. What is does have, is a history of full bodied, curvy women; it is a long and honored tradition, … [Read more...]
Yana gyrates to ‘Laila’ – Zeenat applauds
Ever since she left her underwear home, Yana Gupta seems to be doing everything right. Having been in the wilderness for several years, she is now making headlines every few days for new reasons. Her Jhalak Dikhla Jaa magic has not even died down and her next big outing as ‘Laila’ in an upcoming movie "Chalo Dilli" is making waves. Lara Dutta’s production, “Chalo Dilli” is … [Read more...]
Ranveer Singh – A Superstar In The Making?
When I first saw Ranveer Singh on a TV channel in connection to his debut movie’s promotion, I was like “okay, now who’s son are you?” Ranveer didn’t look much like a hero to me and all his claims of being selected for the YRF super launchpad after going through several rounds of screening and readings cut no ice with me. It seemed like the simple case of being born with a … [Read more...]
“Shah Rukh and I are friends” Ajay Devgan clears the air on all controversies
Ajay Devgan is one celebrity who plays to his own tune. No wedding celebrations gaana-bajaana for him and no messy affairs or dramatic spats and patch-ups. None at all. Ajay Devgan has always maintained a respectable distance from anything controversial. Well, almost. The ghost of his being on “not so friendly” terms with Shahrukh Khan has followed him ever since he married … [Read more...]