Send B'day wishes to Ranbir Kapoor

The youngest lad of the Kapoor clan Ranbir needs no formal introduction. With just 2 (big banner) movies – SAAWARIYA and BACHNA AE HASEENO Ranbir has made quite an impressive mark in the industry.

Though his debut film SAAWARIYA failed to do well at the box office but he received many positive reviews for his outstanding performance in his very first film. Especially, his towel dance act which stole many hearts. He became an overnight star, with number of big profile producers queuing up to sign him up.

His second outing BACHNA.. proved his ticket to Box–office success after SAAWARIYA's commercial failure. Ranbir's 'charmer' act in the film worked in a large way towards the success of the film.

And with that he emerged out as the next big thing for Bollywood. And now he is being touted as the future of Indian Cinema.

With the swelling success and bright future ahead, this female–charmer is surely happy to celebrate his 26th birthday which falls on 28th September with great joy. And it is heard that this birthday will become all the more special as momy dearest Neetu Singh has arranged a small party for his darling son where his current girlfriend Deepika Padukone would also make her warm presence.

So all those females out there be the first one to wish the handsome hunk Ranbir Kapoor loads of happiness and a wonderful birthday.

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Kapoor Khandaan to watch Bachna Ae Haseeno

There's much happiness in store for Ranbir. But nothing can compare with the joy of the entire Kapoor family gathering together at Pune to watch Bachna Ae Haseeno on the opening day.

"They had all gone for Daboo (Randhir) Uncle's house- warming in Pune (he has bought a place there). All forty of them. My parents and I were in Mumbai for the release with me. But the rest of the Kapoors trooped in to E-Square at Pune. I spent three hours discussing the movie with them on the phone. What a heartwarming feeling that was! We've always been a closely-knit family. It's just that it shows up now. My family has always been a support. They don't flatter me. They also tell where I'm going wrong."

Ranbir admits he's shy and introverted. "The only friends I have are people who've been with me from childhood. I don't have to hang around people in the industry to prove I'm a social. My audiences matter the most. Today I'm getting more messages than I did after Saawariya. Mr Saif Ali Khan and my cousin Kareena sent me the sweetest messages. I guess I am getting more experienced and secure today so I'm enjoying the attention."

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When Bipasha kissed Deepika!

Leave aside talks of the alleged catfight between Bips and Deepika! Forget about the lame hugs they exchanged few days back ‘publicly’ to deny any sort of rift in a press conference... errr (on Ranbir’s suggestion)!

Everything’s passé... the latest incident that happened in front of us was much more interesting than any of the news we’ve been hearing about the two ladies since the past few days!

At the post release interview session of Bachna Ae Haseeno , the trio – Ranbir, Deepika and Bipasha were at absolute ease in each other’s company...so much was their comfort level that Deepika and Bipasha even ended kissing each other!

It all happened when Bipasha and Deepika got closer to hug each other to once again show the press the friendly bond that they share! However their friendship display got the photographers in a frenzy and in an attempt to capture the rare moment they ended up slightly pushing the ladies on each other leading to the kiss! Ranbir and director Siddharth Anand had the loudest laugh and so did the ladies! “Now that we’ve kissed we hope the press stops making us look like enemies,” said Deepika while Bips blushed and shook her head in affirmative!

Post the historic moment, Bipasha who sported a smart white shirt and blue denims openly spoke about her ‘smooch’ with Ranbir saying, “I threw out everybody except for Siddharth and my makeup person while that scene was being shot! It’s okay if you need to kiss your boyfriend onscreen but a stranger! It was extremely difficult!”


And was boyfriend John amused? “John is shooting for Kabir Khan’s film and he will be watching the film tomorrow with his cast and crew but he did send me a sweet message saying, “I am proud of you” since he got to know about the film’s success. His friends did fool around with him saying, “Bipasha will kick you too if you misbehave just like she did in the film. You should be scared of her!”

Moving on to Ranbir and Deepika, we tried to throw some really controversial questions at the couple too but they handled it with aplomb!
Talking about his smooch with Bipasha, Ranbir said with a smile, “I dropped my towel in Saawariya, kissed three girls in Bachna... I guess I am quite shameless on camera!”

Playing a supportive girlfriend Deepika added, “I am a secure person and I know this is his profession! Both of us are aware of the baggage that comes with being a star.” Deepika also took this opportunity to clear all the rumours doing the rounds about her rivalry with Sonam by saying, “Sonam is a sweet person but I have not got an opportunity to know her better.”

All in all it was a reunion sorts for the Bachna team where the three hotties – Ranbir, Bipasha and Deepika expressed their love for each other! “We have found friends for life due to this film,” concluded Ranbir hurriedly as he left soon after to board a flight for Ooty to shoot for Rajkumar Santoshi’s Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani!

We had quite a gajab interaction with the trio we must say!

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"I am not playing a casanova or a playboy" - Ranbir Kapoor

Last Diwali when Ranbir Kapoor was feted worldwide for his performance in his debut, most reviewers expressed surprise that the young Kapoor protege was capable of such stirring efforts. After all, wasn't he just the pretty boy who'd sung, dance and smirked his way through Saawariya? Perhaps the reviewers should not have been so taken aback. Moreover, hugely adventurous and artistically ambitious, he'd proved from an early age to be a fledgling Renaissance Man (aakhir beta kiska hai), a cultural sponge, sucking up the wisdom of those older and more experienced than himself (Bipasha Basu), and he'd continued this practice in his film career, drawing on the likes of his great grandfather, grandfather and father. In this Bollywood Hungama exclusive the actor spoke to Devansh Patel about his Saawariya days, why working with Minissha was special, his lucky girl Bipasha Basu, his friend John Abraham, his Independence Day message and his hard hitting answer to the question - Why Yash Raj Films should shut down?

You've been quite busy promoting Bachna Ae Haseeno…
I know man! It's been really crazy yaar, running up and down.

While Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya kept you in the closet right till the end. Here Yash Rajs way of working and promoting is a complete contrast. How different was it then?
Well, I think in today's day and age, promoting a film is really important. Marketing has a huge impact towards the film because it makes all aware of that particular film and that's what we are doing for Bachna Ae Haseeno. I am going through the same emotions, nervousness and the anxiety which I went in Saawariya. It's all coming back to me now. So I hope that people like and enjoy Bachna Ae Haseeno and hopefully I will taste my first commercial success.

The first thing I noticed when I called you up was that your caller tune has 'Jab Se Tere Naina' song playing. Don't you think you should have 'Khuda Jaane' playing instead?
Saawariya was my debut film and 'Jab Se Tere Naina' is always going to be a special song to me because that song gave a lot to me. People liked the song and really appreciated it a lot. I am not being biased here but I have no second thoughts of changing the song right now.

You are working with your real life Saawariya, Deepika. Is that a good enough reason for Bachna Ae Haseeno to be a hit?
I don't think so. I don't think that if a real life couple does a film together, it'll be a hit. Yes, it does garner more attention as far as the media is concerned but I don't think anything beyond that makes or breaks the film. Both me and Deepika can't gaze our chemistry on screen but it's our audiences who know better whether or not our chemistry works and we are right now awaiting their response.

How was it like singing the same song which your father, Mr Rishi Kapoor, sung in 'Hum Kissi Se Kum Nahin'?
Singing 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' song was scary and at the same time it was quite heart warming because you can't compare yourself to the legends like Kishore Kumar, R.D.Burman and Rishi Kapoor. As the title of the film was Bachna Ae Haseeno, we couldn't resist ourselves from using that particular number. The title track will not be seen in the movie as it's a promotional track. It was great fun filming the evergreen song. It was our own sweet representation on the song and it has again caught on a lot with the youth of today's day and age.

Moving on to 'Khuda Jaane', we hear that the song is very near and dear to both you and Deepika. Plus the picturesque locations of Italy with your white outfit makes the perfect icing.
Well, it's a wonderful song and the first song of the album and obviously our main song. The song means a lot to us because it's my first romantic duet in the movie and I think it's been picturised on beautiful locations. Akki Narula did a great job with the costumes, Ahmed Khan choreographed the song and Siddharth Anand, the director, had this wonderful vision to the song. I hope the audiences like it when they see it on big screen.

Are you also scared of heights?
Yes, I'm petrified of heights but I did overcome my fear while shooting 'Khuda Jaane'. When Ahmed and Siddharth put me on top of an approximately 100 ft rock type sculpture and I had to stand on top of it to sing 'Khuda Jaane' with different hand movements, it was really scary. But when I saw it on the big screen I felt proud that I managed to keep my nerve and do that shot. It has come out wonderfully well.

It's also your debut with all three leading ladies in Bachna Ae Haseeno. So tell me, who's the good, better and the best?
(Laughs). I was comfortable with everyone but the chapter with Minissha was the most fun because we both are shown as seventeen year olds in the film. We got to do some really fun stuff like bike around Switzerland, ride on the huskies, on the glaciers, roller coasters, etc. Honestly, I've had a great time shooting with both Deepika and Minissha. Both are beautiful to work with and highly talented.

Share with us your experiences of working with your onscreen lucky girl Bipasha Basu.
When I started working on Bachna Ae Haseeno, Bipasha was the first person I started off the film with. I was in complete awe of her and much of the fact that she was my first major big co-star. So I was a bit nervous to be working with her initially. Apart from being hot and all that she has achieved over the years, she is a great human being and never made me feel as if I was a ranked new comer. I have now made a good friend for life. I'm really friendly with Bipasha and hope that I get to work with her again in the near future.

Your father too has been a part of Yash Raj Films and now you carry on the tradition. Any tips from Kapoor senior given to Kapoor junior?
There is nothing about taking an advice. Yash Raj is a very big banner. They make beautiful movies. Off late, yes, their movies haven't been really successful but that doesn't take away the fact that they've given such amazing phenomenal films to the Indian cinema. I just feel privileged and honoured to be a part of such a production. Hopefully, if this film does well then I'll be doing more movies with Yash Raj. My father lets me take my own decisions and learn from them.

From a sincere lover in Saawariya to a playboy in BAH. Correct me if I've got it wrong.
Let me correct you (laughs). I am not playing a casanova or a playboy. It's a role of a guy next door with whom you and every other person can identify with. It's a journey of Raj from 17 years to 30 years, different relationships he has and different phases of those relationships and what these relationships teach him about love and life.

Part of the world media strongly recommends Yash Raj Films to shut down. Do you want to comment on this statement?
I am absolutely appalled by this behaviour. People only judge actors and directors by their failures but do not take into consideration their successful films. Look at the kind of movies Yash Raj has given to Indian cinema over the past forty years. We should be proud of that. Movies run and don't run is not in the hands of the director or the producer. The fact that Yash Raj makes movies passionately and spoil their actors, they make you part of the Yash Raj family and to work with them in only my second film is a big achievement. I feel sad when I hear such bizzare statements, that too coming from the media.

Why should one go and watch Bachna Ae Haseeno on India's Independence Day?
India has tri colours and Bachna Ae Haseeno has the beautiful trio - Bipasha, Minissha and Deepika. Primarily that's the best I can think of what syncs with the Independence Day. Secondly, because of the story, the music and a little bit of me. So everything put together makes a good enough reason to go and watch this film.

I know I might be in trouble if I ask you this but in good humour, did you call John Abraham up telling him that he is no longer Bipasha's lucky boy?
(laughs) Oh no. Not at all. I don't think anybody can be a lucky boy except John. I respect John a lot and Bipasha is such a great girl. I am really happy for both of them. But I'm also happy for the fact that I got to play her lucky boy in the film.

We are also hearing that you are going to be a part of an R.K. Banner film pretty soon. What's the latest buzz on that?
That's absolutely true. That's been my top priority. We're doing a film for the R.K. Banner and right now we are on the scripting stage. Hopefully, by sometime late next year, after I'm finished with my other film commitments, I will start my film with my home production. We still haven't yet decided who will direct the film but a few names are still in the pipeline.

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B.O. Update: Independence Day holiday boosts business

The Independence Day weekend witnessed the clash of two major releases, BACHNA AE HASEENO and GOD TUSSI GREAT HO, and expectedly the response to both the films was mixed. While BACHNA AE HASEENO opened well at multiplexes [not all plexes though], the response at mini-metros, smaller centres and single screens wasn’t heartening. Beyond big cities, the opening ranged from average to below average. The film hasn’t found all-round appreciation and the business is expected to slide downwards after the initial euphoria subsides.

On the other hand, GOD TUSSI GREAT HO had an average to below average start at multiplexes, but was better at small centres. The reports in a few circuits seem encouraging and the business might show an upward trend at places. Meanwhile, SINGH IS KINNG began its second week with super-strong collections in almost all circuits.

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Bachna Ae Haseeno - Movie Review

BACHNA AE HASEENO is special. Ranbir Kapoor is cast opposite teen deviyaan -- Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone, Minissha Lamba. It's produced by a premier production house, the credits read 'Story by Aditya Chopra' and most importantly, it's helmed by Siddharth Raj Anand, who merged form and content so beautifully in SALAAM | NAMASTEY and TA RA RUM PUM. The expectations, therefore, are humungous.

Before we go any further, let's clear a misconception at the very outset. BACHNA AE HASEENO is not inspired by THE BACHELOR [the industry feels so, hence this clarification], but it bears an uncanny resemblance to the yesteryear film TEEN DEVIAN [1965; Dev Anand, Nanda, Kalpana, Simi Grewal] and Telugu film NAA AUTOGRAPH [Raviteja, Bhoomika, Mallika, Gopika, Kanyaka]. Of course, Chopra and the screenplay writer try to be different and any resemblance with any film could be purely coincidental.

Now let's move on! BACHNA AE HASEENO has a great cast, great chemistry amongst actors [so sizzling, it could melt butter], great locations [jaw dropping actually] and some great moments. But all these factors combined together don't make a great film. BACHNA AE HASEENO suffers, to a major extent, due to its screenplay running out of steam in the second hour.

The gist of the story is truly captivating -- the guy is a complete flirt, he wears his heart on his sleeve. Enter three women in different stages of his life. Love is in the air. Two dream of marrying him, but he ditches them and the third, whom he intends marrying, says a blunt 'No' to the offer. Heart-broken, the guy realizes his folly and plans on doing prayashchit. He goes back to the first two women and apologises. Wow! A story to bowl you over indeed!

BACHNA AE HASEENO has splendid moments in the first hour. In fact, the three stories, minus the culmination of course, are beautifully told in the first hour itself. There're some attention-grabbing moments in this hour [details later] and you genuinely feel exhilarated after having watched those portions.

Now to the second hour -- the guy repents for his misdeeds and years later, goes back to the first two women in his life. That's where the problems surface...

From the writing point of view, the first story [Minissha] is given an appropriate and beautiful culmination in the second hour. But the second [Bipasha] and third [Deepika] stories face rough weather. These stories don't work and therefore, colour your judgement on the movie. Like it happens with most Hindi films, the writing is the culprit here as well. It lacks the power to keep you hooked in the second hour.

In a nutshell, BACHNA AE HASEENO could've been the ideal youthful entertainer, occupying the position that JAANE TU... YA JAANE NA enjoys amongst the yuppy crowd. But as things stand now, it's a great looking film with nothing outstanding about it. Strictly okay for a single watch, that's about it!

Meet Raj [Ranbir Kapoor]. He falls in love thrice...

The film talks of three love stories: Raj and Mahi [Minissha], Raj and Radhika [Bipasha], Raj and Gayatri [Deepika]. Different ladyloves at different times in his life. And each of them teach him a little bit about love and a little bit about life, in their own sweet, sexy or sassy way.

Director Siddharth Raj Anand knows the craft too well by now and his handling of the romantic and emotional scenes is worth appreciating. Take the sequence at the airport -- Minissha stands stunned listening to Ranbir's tale of 'conquest', with tears rolling down her cheeks. The silence says it all!

Note the sequence when Ranbir woos Bipasha, but eventually dumps her on the eventful day. It's raining and Bipasha just can't come out of the shock. The silence is deafening! Note yet another tragic end to the love story, when Deepika refuses the wedding proposal from Ranbir. Flashes from the past come alive at this point. It couldn't get better!

Post-interval, Ranbir's story with an already-married Minissha and her husband is equally moving. Ranbir's apology looks convincing and the culmination to this chapter couldn't be better. Ranbir moves on to Bipasha and it's here that the writing begins to go downhill. She's a wounded tigress and no amount of cajoling or apologies from Ranbir would melt her. So far, so good! But the path she uses to teach Ranbir a lesson is weird, sorry ludicrous.

The third story, with Deepika, is written in haste, one presumes. The girl suddenly has a change of heart and wants to marry Ranbir, she even writes to him everyday, not knowing that he's out of town. The culmination to this story is amateurish and one wonders whether the writer was in a tearing hurry to end the movie since the 2-hour mark had already been crossed.

Directorially, Siddharth Raj Anand offers stunning visuals and some really fine performances, but is letdown by the script. Vishal-Shekhar's music is just alright, nothing to rave or rant about. Barring 'Khuda Jaane' and 'Lucky Boy', the remaining songs don't have a lingering effect. Cinematography is a class apart. Besides, the cinematographer gets some spectacular locales and he does complete justice to it. Dialogues are good at times.

Ranbir Kapoor is marvellous. An incredible actor. One will run out of adjectives and personifications describing his performance. Amongst girls, Bipasha Basu stands the tallest. First RACE and now BACHNA AE HASEENO, the actress is finally getting the right roles that do justice to her talent. Also, she looks fab! Minissha doesn't work at the start, but scores in the emotional scenes, especially in the second hour. Deepika is a sore point. Her role isn't convincing and that's the reason why this performance doesn't work. The only consolation is, she looks gorgeous.

Kunal Kapoor is supremely efficient, handling his role with utmost maturity. Hiten Paintal is a revelation, a talent to watch out for. His camaraderie with Ranbir is top notch.

On the whole, BACHNA AE HASEENO has an interesting first half, but a weak second hour spoils the show. At the box-office, thanks to the hype built around the film, the opening weekend should be great, but beyond that, has tough chances of sustaining. Multiplexes at some big centres would be better, but that's no consolation.

2 1/2 - 5

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Ranbir, Deepika and Minissha play 10 Ka Dum with Salman Khan

These days, as and when a new film opens across cinema halls every Friday, you have the cast and crew making its presence felt on various reality shows to promote the film. After all, the number of eyeballs which T.V. manages to catch is unparalleled.

With Yash Raj Films' Bachna Ae Haseeno set to open across cinema halls this week (Aug 15), the film's cast (comprising of Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Minissha Lamba) shot for a special episode of Salman Khan's game show 10 Ka Dum.


The episode promises to be complete fun as the trio indulges in a lot of masti and dhamaal with apna Sallu bhai. What's more, whoever feels that two actresses cannot be friends need to check out the camaraderie shared between Deepika and Minissha. It was good to see Minissha egg Deepika to give her best smile for the camera and later Deepika too ensured that Minissha did not feel left out while she and Ranbir made a star couple on the show. Even Ranbir showered equal attention on both his leading ladies. While Bipasha Basu was certainly missed on the show, Salman along with the Bachna Ae Haseeno gang literally brought the house down with his antics.

As for how much prize money the trio actually managed to win, one would have to wait and watch the special episode. However, going by the expressions on their faces, they sure seemed to have won a significant amount of money. This fun-filled episode airs on Sony Entertainment Television on Aug 15 at 9pm IST.

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Deepika Padukone spreads her 'black magic' on Maxim cover this month

"The blacker the berry, the sweeter it is"

Whoever wrote that saying would've definitely replaced 'sweet' with 'hot' if he had seen this sizzling picture of Deepika Padukone in her sexy black dress.

Deepika has done full justice to the colour black on the cover of the latest edition of the men's magazine Maxim. To describe her, the word 'Stunning' seems as if we are showing a torch before the sun!

Having said so, let us also tell you that there's something about this snap that really transforms the lookers into hookers! If the cover was anything to go by, the inside 'content' will never make you feel 'content', thus defying the saying 'Never judge a book by its cover'!

One should admit that Deeps has never looked so ravishing before and those eyes are mesmerizing as ever!

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"Ranbir and I are similar minded" - Bipasha Basu

While most Bollywood stars do everything they can to appear cool, professional and squeaky-clean, diligently concealing all their nasty little secrets, Bipasha Basu appears wholly unconcerned by controversy. Ever keen to talk about her breakdowns, her highs and lows, her fantasies and her boyfriend John Abraham, many would say she's built a career on titillating public confession. But she's also an increasingly fine and award-winning performer. It's another story that she hasn't won many awards but she definitely has won rewards even for her special appearances for lighting a 'beedi' or being a part of 'phoonk de'. It all goes to show that when Bips is on screen, she is on fire. No wonder she's hot! Bollywood Hungama's Devansh Patel gets ready for some fiery Q & A with Bipasha Basu.

Statutory Warning: The contents are too hot to handle.

Hi Bipasha, long time no see. Where are you now a days?
Yeah that's what! I go in hibernation when I am filming and when my film is about to release I pop out of my igloo.

You are no more an Ajnabee in Bollywood...
I better not be Devansh (ha ha ha)

...and you've made a mark for yourself which your filmography proves. But is it time to tell all the leading ladies, Bachna Ae Haseeno?
(Laughs) No yaar. I am too lost in my own space to say that. My survival technique is that the audience loves me and I have a direct interaction with them. I guess, I'm liked and that's why I'm here.

And the other interesting aspect of Bachna Ae Haseeno is also the fact that you are the senior most and highly experienced from the lot. As a teacher, what did you learn from the new bunch of students?
They are hardly students. You know what happens. When I started off acting I had come with no experience in the films, but all these new comers are actually not new comers because they come with so much of preparation for being in films that they end up knowing more than what I've learnt in the last seven years. So they are as experienced as me and a person like Ranbir, he knows way too much for sure.

Your last film with Yash Raj productions was two years ago, Dhoom 2. So how did two years after Yash Raj manage to rope you in for this particular role? Why not any other new comer?
Well, I guess the right casting is very important in any film and when I heard the narration of this film, I just knew that Radhika is the part that I want to do and that is what they called me for. So it was like bang on! I couldn't argue much over it because I fitted the casting and at the same time it was a challenge to play the role. When you see the film, you'll come to know that there is something endearing about Radhika. I've loved my character.

I have to say this. But it's quite unlucky for John that he is not the lucky boy in this film, it's Ranbir Kapoor. Did it make the 25-year-old Ranbir uncomfortable while filming romantic and intimate scenes with a 29-year-old Bipasha in the film?
No, not really because we are similar minded people and at the end of the day you're an actor. You've come to do your job and you do it. It really helps on the contrary because when you have some kind of an equation with your co-star and you're on great talking terms and a friend, then the chemistry is better as it shows on screen, rather than working with a person you don't get along with. Age has nothing to do with it.

You've already won the hearts of thousands by winning the Race in the U.K. Will Bachna Ae Haseeno win the race in similar fashion too?
I do wish that Bachna Ae Haseeno is widely watched because it is actually a very nice and an easy film to watch. It's a kind of film where we talk about and celebrate love, which is an emotion that everyone can easily identify with, and especially today's youth will be easily able to identify with because it could be their story too. There are other USP's to the film too. The music is great; there are good looking people, great styling, excellent locations, and above all a fantastic story, which I think is a winner at the end of the day. It's a story that you follow.

You've been a part of films which can't be tagged as commercial such as Corporate. Any plans of switching to your corporate days.
I have Pankh coming up which is considered to be a little off the commercial track and I have another Bengali film that I've done which is definitely considered to be parallel cinema. So I have a mixed bag. I keep on doing things that I like and it doesn't specifically have to be in one direction. I like to keep a balance between commercial and realistic films and that's the way I like it. I don't want to be a crusader of realistic films neither do I want to be this doll in commercial films. I'd like a mix of both.

After Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal and No Smoking in which you did a special appearance, any plans of working with John Abraham again.
We will see if something interests us. We working together is never a plan you know. We really don't plan it. Our way of thinking is very different and our choice of cinema is different. So if we really agree on one thing we will do it but I think the best thing to do is to work less together (laughs). I believe in that.

I don't know whether you know this or not but August 2 will now be officially celebrated as a Bollywood Day in the U.S. after the mega success of the Unforgettable Tour. Are you shocked?
For a change, I am. But I don't know. It's quite a strange thing. I don't even understand friendship day, mothers day, fathers day, etc. For me, friends and parents are forever. You cannot deny a relationship and definitely when you talk of Bollywood, it is my ambition, my work and my work place. I cannot deny it on every other day, so I don't know what to do on one particular day like a Bollywood Day. If there is a festival organized around Bollywood worldwide, it's an interesting concept.

Are you particular as far as screen space is concerned when you are a part of a big film like Dhoom 2 with big actors and a film like Bachna Ae Haseeno where the only big actor is 'you'?
No. Sometimes people do crap when you are three hours in the film and some person comes in for twenty minutes and steals the thunder. So screen space has definitely never been my outlook. If you see my work profile, when you do multistarrer, the fun is that they are such a number of good exciting talents all put together in one film. It's just that how you leave your mark behind which matters. There is no competition. It's what you do is important even for a few minutes. Length is not an issue.

Who is Radhika?
Radhika is a girl who is a dancer by profession. She is a dancer in Shiamak Davar's troupe. She aspires to be an actress. So she is today's modern and an independent girl, has a clean heart and believes in romance and being in love. She falls in love with Raj. The film is actually a journey of all these four characters how they grow to be what because of love.

Any other song, which you have on your caller tune besides 'Lucky Boy'?
(Laughs) Right now 'Lucky Boy' is the favourite song of lot of boys. I like the title track of 'Bachna Ae Haseeno'. I do like 'Ahista Ahista' a lot because it's got a new flavor of romance. 'Khuda Jaane' is a typical romantic ballet. I like all the songs. Even 'Small Town Girl' is different as it has bhangra beats and a situational song and Jogi Mahi, which is very traditional. So it's a mix bag. Look, I covered the entire album!

We are nearing our Independence Day in ten days. Any message for all the Indians across the globe?
Independence Day is highly significant for all Indians, whether they are in India or living abroad because it is for this day that our country was free and we could take up what we wanted to. Today, we are who we are because of August 15. I just fell that we should be patriotic towards our country and contribute in the progress of our country in which ever possible way. This year I am going to spread a little bit of happiness by releasing our film Bachna Ae Haseeno on the Independence Day.

Why should one go and watch Bachna Ae Haseeno on August 15?
I think Bachna Ae Haseeno should be seen by any person who celebrates love, who thinks that love is important, who wants to fall in love and who is in love.

Being a non smoker, you've somehow got attracted to beedi's and cigarettes. When are we going to see you next jalaile a beedi or phoonk de?
(laughs) Nicely worded. As far as the song is concerned, I am right now pretty happy with my 'Lucky Boy' yaar. I'm done with the smoke for the time being.

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'Bachna Ae Haseeno' - Music Video

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Press Meet of Bachna Ae Haseeno at Yash Raj Studios

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Bips, Ranbir, Deepika and Minissha remixed!

With the music album of BACHNA AE HASEENO touching the top of the charts, it was just a matter of time before a promotional music video, featuring the lead stars was aired. And with just two weeks to go for the worldwide release of their next venture (after a row of flops), people at Yash Raj Films have decided to go in for an extensive promotion (something which was lacking in their recent releases) of the Bipasha, Ranbir, Deepika and Minissha starrer.

In keeping with the strategy, a promotional music video, featuring Ranbir Kapoor along with the three hotties, Bipasha, Deepika and Minissha was shot in Bombay. Naturally, the song chosen was the extremely delightful remixed version of BACHNA AE HASEENO title track, which is becoming very popular. This is the first time that Ranbir Kapoor has danced with all the three hot females in the same frame. The reason is obvious, since the film is based on the love life of a man, from 17 to 30 years; the three female stars enter his life (in the film!) at different intervals of time.

One of the lead stars, Minissha was extremely excited about the video which she said was shot in a very interesting manner. She added that Ranbir was very happy to romance three pretty girls, and all at the same time!

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Ranbir is high on love

Ranbir Kapoor who is very excited about his upcoming film Bachna E Haseenon got into a little problem while shooting a romantic number ‘Khuda jaane’ in Italy.

It so happens, that choreographer Ahmed Khan insisted that Ranbir shoot the song on the top of a hill. But, Ranbir is scared of heights and everybody on the sets was aware of this and everybody was surprised when Khan remained adamant about it.
Our source says, “Ranbir has vertigo and everyone knows about it. However, he had to shoot on a hill which he had to climb and hence was pretty scared. But, he went ahead with it because choreographer Ahmed Khan insisted.”

Ahmed Khan says, “Yes, it is true that Ranbir has a problem with heights. We were shooting in Italy. The shot required him to be on the top of a hill which was about 90 feet high. Even though he was scared he said that if I wanted, he would shoot the scene there.”

But, Deepika Padukone was there to help him tide over the difficult situation.
Ahmed says, “He was on the top of the hill for about two hours for the shot. Deepika was there with him all through. We sent him water and sandwiches there. Poor guy, he went through all this obediently.”

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Adi is Unhappy with the final outcome of 'Bachna Ae Haseeno'

After several cancellations and delays in the film's schedule, producer Aditya Chopra is now re-shooting portions of Bachna Ae Haseeno.

The film starring Bipasha Basu, Ranbir Kapoor, Minissha Lamba and Deepika Padukone is directed by Siddharth Anand (Salaam Namaste, Ta Ra Rum Pum).

It is learnt that Aditya wasn't satisfied with the final outcome.

An industry source says, "Yash Raj's recent movies have been bombing at the box-office.
As a result, Adi has decided to re-shoot portions to better the project. After Adi saw the rushes of the film, he wasn't too happy with the final outcome."

The insider adds, "He has taken over from director Siddharth Anand and started re-shooting vital sequences to save whatever he can."

It is also learnt that as the film is slated to release in August, it is proving to be an uphill task to re-shoot and get all the stars together again.

Yash Raj's media spokesperson, however, maintains, "Only a promotional video for the title track is being shot, the film is not being re-shot."

The promotional video for the title track has been inspired by Ranbir's father Rishi Kapoor's chartbusting track Bachna Ae Haseeno from Hum Kisise Kam Nahin.

Continuing the tradition of showcasing the first look of their upcoming films with their latest release, Yash Raj Films unveiled the promo of Bachna Ae Haseeno with their latest, Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic.

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Bachna Ae Haseeno promo with Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic

Continuing the tradition of showcasing the first look of their upcoming films with their latest release, Yash Raj Films would be unveiling the promo of Bachna Ae Haseeno with Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. Releasing tomorrow i.e. 27th June, 2008, the Kunal Kohli directed film would be accompanied with a specially cut theatrical promo of Bachna Ae Haseeno which has director Siddharth Anand at the helm of affairs.

Confirms Siddharth, "I am looking forward to the audience's reaction once the first look of Bachna Ae Haseeno is unveiled. The film is a family entertainer."

Tell him that Vishal and Shekhar, the composer duo of the film, are quite confident about the film's musical score and he says, "By God's grace the songs have turned out excellent. They are beyond our expectations. Vishal-Shekhar did an excellent job in my first two films - Salaam Namaste and Ta Ra Rum Pum - and the bond continues with Bachna Ae Haseeno as well."

Produced by Aditya Chopra, Bachna Ae Haseeno stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead. This would be his second film after an ill-fated Saawariya which released last Diwali. Though the film was a commercial failure, it overnight made a superstar out of Ranbir Kapoor. Incidentally, Ranbir's co-star in Bachna Ae Haseeno is his real life girlfriend Deepika Padukone whose Om Shanti Om had crushed Saawariya, as both the films had release on the same day.

The film boasts of a casting coup of sorts since it also features Bipasha Basu and Minissha Lamba. With as many as three gorgeous women in tow, Ranbir has enjoyed quite a handful in Bachna Ae Haseeno. Also, it would have only turned out to be the case of more-the-better had Katrina Kaif stayed on as yet another female lead in the film. Though she was signed for the film, she had to eventually exit since the makers found that her part was making the film too long.

Now all set to release on 15th August, the film is most important for a) Ranbir Kapoor - since he would be looking at wiping away Saawariya debacle, b) Deepika Padukone - since she would be looking at following up on the blockbuster success of Om Shanti Om and c) Siddharth Anand - since he would be looking at completing a hat trick of successful films with YRF after Salaam Namaste and Ta Ra Rum Pum.

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Younger men are cool: Bipasha

Going the Dimple Kapadia way is Bipasha Basu who is romancing all younger men in her next three films... and all debutants of 2007.

There’s Ranbir Kapoor in Siddharth Anand’s Bachna Ae Haseenon, Neil Nitin Mukesh in Jehangir Surtia’s Freeze and Maradonna Rebello in Sudipto Chattopdhya’s Paankh. In the past, Dimple romanced Akshaye Khanna in Dil Chahta Hai, Saif Ali Khan in Being Cyrus, and Amol Mhatre in Leela.

“So what if these actors are younger, is there an issue,” asked the Bengali actress testily. “My pairing with these younger men looks good. With Ranbir, I have great chemistry onscreen. Neil and I complement each other thanks to a fabulous script. They are cool and contemporary,” said Bips. In the third film, unfortunately, she’s only a diva who
lives in actor Maradonna’s fantasy.

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Bipasha's Roman affair

Rome:Bipasha Basu has always had a soft spot for Italy. While she had holidayed there in the past, recently she was there for the shoot of Bachna Ae Haseeno.

Bipasha,who is currently shooting for an ad, talks about her Italian eperience, "Rome and Capri are beautiful cities. Last time, I was here on holiday, this time it was for work. Both were trips to remember.

I had so much fun we visited the Vatican, Cherry Fountain, the Lion Fountain at Piazza Del Poppolo, the Colloseum in Rome and many other places."

A shopaholic Bipasha who loves picking up outfits and accessories wherever she goes didn't do much shopping in Italy this time. She says, "I shopped very little. Apart from the fact that Rome is extremely expensive, I have been going easy on what I call my 'fizul kharcha'. I will be doing up my flat from September and am saving every penny for that. I was to design it last year but then I got busy with my commitments."

Apart from that, Bipasha finds the people of Rome friendly and approachable, "The people are wonderful and warm. And they dress impeccably. Italians are very fashion conscious. You won't find any badly dressed Italians on the streets."

Bipasha is also a big fan of the Italian cooking, "Nothing beats pizza, pasta and sea food in Italian cuisine. Their fish and shrimps are fantastic. Of course, I had an interesting experience too.

I had to go in for a root canal and was extremely apprehensive about doing it in Rome. I didn't know the doctor there and he didn't understand a word of English but the operation went off well. He was one of the best dentists of Rome."

Bachna Ae Haseeno also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Minissha Lamba and Deepika Padukone and is directed by Siddharth Anand. The film is about a young flirtatious man who carries out his romance with different women till he meets the one he falls in love with.

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Ranbir and Deepika's Sydney escapades!

Ranbir Kapoor is quite a prankster and he didn’t even spare girlfriend Deepika when it came to doing so! During their stay in Sydney for the shoot of Bachna Eh Haseeno Ranbir played various pranks on her and his co-star Hiten Paintal, son of veteran comedian Paintal.

Director Siddharth Anand was no different. He too befriended Ranbir and Hiten and made the women suffer!

However Deepika was not the one to fall prey to her beau’s pranks all the time! She played a trick to ensure that Ranbir too gets a taste of his own medicine!

“All three of us - Deepika, me and Ranbir were traveling in a car in Sydney. Ranbir was sitting in the front, Deepika and I were on the back seat. Deepika found an excellent opportunity to get back at Ranbir. She took a paper, rolled it and started to scratch Ranbir’s ear with it. He was half asleep and gave Deepika a warning that she should stop doing that. She acted as if nothing had happened in the first place! She posed as if she was on the phone! Next, I repeated her act and both of took turns to make break Ranbir’s sleep! Everytime Ranbir looked behind to check on us we’d look outside the window or would break into a deep conversation with each other! After a while Ranbir actually started to believe that he was in his dreams and that it was not happening in reality! In fact he still believes that he was just imaging it”, said an excited Hiten as he tried to control his laughter!

Hiten further added, “All three of us - Me, Ranbir and Deepika had a fantastic time in Sydney, Switzerland and Bangkok where we’ve shot the film. In fact all three of us are flying to Bangkok tomorrow to finish the shoot of the film which will be done by next week. My dad and chintuji (Rishi Kapoor) are good friends and am glad Ranbir and I too get along like a house on fire.”

We are dying to see Ranbir’s second film too Hiten!

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Ranbir's sex quotient!

Ranbir Kapoor is red hot this season with his romantic-comedy Bachna Eh Haseeno lined up next for release. Where other youngsters keep their real life romance in the hiding, just to ensure that they do not lose out on their female fans, Ranbir does the opposite! He openly expresses his love for girl friend Deepika Padukone and yet manages to woo his female fans with equal ease!

So what is it that makes Ranbir so irresistible for gals? His notorious eyes, cute face, fresh smile, boyish grin, a perfect lean body (that was much on display in Saawariya , all thanks to Sanjay Leela Bhansali) or his charm that exudes from his sheer simplicity?

We got in touch with Minissha Lamba, his co-star from Bachna Eh Haseeno to find out what she thinks of this 24-year-old cutie-pie. Is he the kinds who women would want to take home to momma or is he the one who'd make them go weak in the knees with his high drool quotient. Is he a marriage material or a man who women would just like to dream and think naughty about?

On hearing our question, Minissha shyly replied, "Ranbir is cute and exceptionally charming. He is a perfect gentleman... very well cultured. He makes you feel comfortable. Working with him was fantastic since we became friends while working. He is focussed on his work all the time and yet balances out being fun and vivacious."

How boring is that,Minissha.. We were keen to hear about all the cat fights, but it now appears that ranbir is only a friend to Minissha...

Considering Minissha's opinion on Ranbir, we can now understand what made him woo his lady love Deepika Padukone, especially when she was seen dating Yuvraj Singh! Bachna Eh Haseeno is sure going to be a drooling watch with Ranbir romancing three Bollywood hotties, Deepika, Bipasha and Minissha.

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Bipasha is Racing!

Race has so far proved to be the biggest blockbusters of 2008 and Bipasha is one woman who seems to be on cloud nine. However, Race’s success hasn’t calmed down the dusky actor as she is working round the clock to keep up her success rate high!

Soon after actively participating in the massive promotional activities of Race, Bipasha left for Australia to shoot for Siddharth Anand’s ‘Bachna Eh Haseeno’ along with Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Minissha Lamba. The film has also been shot in Venice and other European locales. The film’s shoot is still on! If extensive travelling for Bachna was not enough, Bipasha chose to travel to Bangkok to shoot for her next venture with Neil Nitin Mukesh. Phew! Bips will be seen juggling two films at a time.

Bipasha’s stamina and never say die spirit has to be appreciated as where her male co-star– Ranbir chose to sit back and take rest in the break of Bachna’s shoot, Bipasha did otherwise.

“I am currently shooting for my film Freeze with Neil in Bangkok and Eros is producing the film. My shoot for Bachna is also on and I’ll be back to Mumbai only in June”, replied Bipasha through an SMS.

Where the rest of Bollywood’s heartthrobs choose to go slow and steady after they deliver a hit at the box-office, Bipasha is one actor who is in no mood to go slow and look back!

We hope Bipasha’s hard work pays and her success streak continues...

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