ONYENE BLOG: December 2008

'I'm making a film with Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai'

You seem to have quietly signed a Pakistani actor called Imran Abbas for 'Heera Mandi'.
So quietly that even I don't know about it. I haven't signed anyone called Imran Abbas. I'm not making 'Heera Mandi' right now. It may happen much later. I'm now directing another film with Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. I'm very excited about the film, and so are they.

What prompted you to sign Hrithik Roshan?
Hrithik and I have been wanting to work together for a very long time. I've always been impressed by his sincerity as an actor. I was waiting for the right opportunity to sign him. Working with Hrithik would be a new and rewarding experience.

You and Aishwarya Rai created magic in 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' and 'Devdas'. Time for a hattrick?
Aishwarya is very special to me. She suits the role in my new film to perfection. When she read the script she was deeply moved. Of course the true friend that she is, she told me she would've agreed to work with me even if I didn't send her the script.

Will this Hrithik-Aishwarya film be your first for an international market in English?
'Black' was in English, too. It's important for me to make my films for our market. But we must take our cinema to the remotest corner of the world. Today the spoken language is no barrier. The spoken language in our country is as much Hindi is as English. I want to capture that feeling of everyday conversations.

You continue to be fearless in spite of 'Saawariya'?
This is the time when filmmakers need to be fearless and experiment with themes. Fearlessness is my biggest asset as a filmmaker. I will continue to make films that come from deep within me. My very first film "Khamoshi: The Musical" didn't do well at all. A lot of people think it's my best work.

There were reports that some actors, like Ranbir Kapoor, don't wish to work with you?
People are writing tragic tales about me every day. They are even deciding what film I'm making and also casting actresses in them... Maybe stories about me sell. But when the misrepresentations go beyond my tolerance, it's time to speak up. The truth is Ranbir and Sonam would be there for me whenever I need them. However, at the moment I'm making a film with Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai.

The Hits and Misses of 2008

As the year 2008 comes to an end, we assess what worked in Bollywood and what did not. Broadly classifying films in 5 main categories as per their box-office performance, we present to you the hits and misses of 2008.

Super Hit

Akshay Kumar's Singh is Kinng (approx.131cr) proved that slapstick still works if served with star value. Akshay Kumar's global fan-following and the Punjabi audience base in India as well as overseas gave this film a superhit status.

Ashutosh Gowariker's magnum-opus Jodhaa Akbar (approx.113 cr), despite its gigantic budget of around 40 crores, managed in to rake good collections and the overseas audience contributed a good percentage of the box-office figures.

Celina Jaitley reveals her twin!

What is our light-eyed Celina Jaitley up to these days? Well, she tells us that she is busy spending time with her twin

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brother!

Now that’s a new one. Wherever did he come from? “Well, it’s my brother Captain Vikrant who is on leave from work and in town! He’s just one year elder than I am but we are like twins... we play mind-reading games, fight, scream and bring the whole house down.

We are crazily connected to each other. I share everything with him.” Aah, now we know whom to go to if we have to get details of some German connections, right Celina?

And we could counter check those coloured eyes versus coloured contact lenses rumours with him, too!

Shilpa to celebrate New Year in Spain

After recuperating from her foot injury Shilpa Shetty preferred to celebrate Christmas in London and now she will be celebrating New Year with her family and beau Raj Kundra in Spain.

Shilpa Shetty's foot injury is responsible for this extended holiday. It is known that Shilpa was supposed to shoot for her first international film Desire which got delayed because of her injury. However Shilpa Shetty has taken full advantage of her 'rest period'.

"I enjoyed Christmas in London," she told us, "The trees were beautifully lit up, the hustle and bustle of last-minute Christmas shopping was exhilarating, the excitement and warmth on people's faces was umatched," said Shilpa Shetty.

Not just that the actress who loves cooking, cooked delicious dinner for her loved ones. "I do love cooking, but cooking for 15 people can be back-breaking. Yet it was worth. I was showered with generous compliments for my chef skills, so that felt good," said Shilpa Shetty.

The actress and her family also sat around the table and maintaind a two-minute silence for those who had lost their lives in 26/11. "It was an awakening," she told us. Shilpa Shetty hopes for love and peace in the year 2009. And just how is she bringing in the New Year? "In Spain, my darling!" she claims.

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big apple

Here is a sort of recap of my last few days, which I've been somewhat horrible at documenting even though I have this new kick ass camera. My family and I went to a farmer's market in Philadelphia and then yesterday my dad took my cousins and I into New York. Despite minor stomach problems I had a wonderful time. Some highlights were seeing Spring Awakening (please, please see this if you are in the city!) and going to MoMA. I was telling a friend how absolutely in love with the city I am, which I forget until I step out of the train and into the action. Hope everyone is having a great holiday!

This is my trademark face. And kissy face too. And tongue out. I guess I like making faces. :)

This was my dad's favorite of the day!

See Thru Soul black jeans, J.Crew black shirt, Urban shirt, fake Burberry scarf, Target jacket, Nine West Boots, thrift printed shirt.

Smile for me, baby.

-Lo

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Here comes the sun

Today was so warm! It was fabulous. I did enjoy the cold, but my legs were oh so happy to be somewhat exposed today...plus I was missing my tanks...

Wore a pretty casual outfit for lunch with the broski and nana. Le Redoute cardigan, AA tank, random necklaces, Hardtail cargos, and Gap heels.

Smile for me, baby. And dont forget to check out Shameless!

-Molly Shameless

Oh what I would give to have you in my arms...

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I just want it. Like, now. Please!!!!

Smile for me, baby. (AND DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT SHAMELESS)

-Molly

SHAMELESS

My (Molly's) new blog, Shameless, launches today:

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Hoping that all of our current readers, whose support has made me feel as though another blog could be worth while, will enjoy the provocative pictures and the sexy selection that Shameless will document and provide...Celebrating the sensuality and beauty of the woman's body and acknowledging that all women are sexy.

Please enjoy!

-Molls

black christmas

Here are some photos from Christmas day. My brother got a new, marvelous camera and I begged him to snap a few pictures of me with it. Lucky for me, he gave in and took some for me.

It was a bit of a gothic Xmas; I decided that head-to-toe blackness would be my look for the day. The mono-chromatic outfit seemed questionable to some family members, but I hoped that in a house of about 30 people there might be at least a few admirers. Luckily my aunt Kristin, or "Chin-Chin" as we call her, was a big fan. I can always count on her for support. Haha

I did feel rather dressed up, which I love love loved. And Christmas was beautiful. Cold and wet and rainy and dark. Perfectionnnn.

Currently lusting after Canon Rebels on ebay...ugh. Birthday is comin up...January 5th.

Maybe I can sucker someone into getting it for me...

Random black shirt, F21 chains, Goodwill textured skirt, Betsey tights, Target boots

Smile for me, baby.

-Molly Shameless

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In the best phase in my life: Kareena

Her first film ‘Saawariya’ was a disaster, but she managed to get a huge fan following owing to her freshness and beauty. Talking about Sonam Kapoor, the gal has had no other releases as yet post ‘Saawariya’. She is busy doing Omprakash Mehra’s ‘Delhi 6’ opposite Abhishek Bachchan and has just signed in her first endorsement deal.

Now, the young actress will be the brand ambassador for international cosmetic brand L’Oreal and will launch its new range of products targeted at the young generation. Aishwarya Bachchan has been the brand face of L’Oreal for three years now. However, looking at her age and status, the company has decided to sign in young face Sonam Kapoor for their new product to be launched soon.

Ash will continue to be with the brand but she will represent only women of her ages and Sonam, the younger groups. Sonam was signed for a huge amount commensurate with what the actresses of today like Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra are charging. The deal was brought about by celebrity management company, Atul Kasbekar’s Bling. Sonam has already shot for her first L’Oreal ad which will be launched sometime in January next year (2009).

Kangana can't dance!

Kangana Ranaut is having a tough time on the sets of Kites. The film features a song that centres on a dance contest. The said number requires Kangana to compete with none other than co-star Hrithik Roshan! Needless to say, Kangs is having mucho trouble remembering her dance moves when Hrithik starts practicing his. Daddy Rakesh Roshan has found a solution to that too. He’s roped in one of the best choreographers from America to give the song the best damn feel it could get.

Is Katrina Bollywood's number one?

That is the industry’s hottest dispute. Katrina Kaif has steered ahead comfortably, leaving behind the likes of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra and the rest. The British-Indian beauty has now been bestowed with the maximum number of titles, has signed the juiciest endorsement deals, with the most plum films in her kitty. Her lips had already been declared the sexiest in Bollywood, after which she was voted the sexiest Asian woman in the world. Eventually, she also knocked Aishwarya out of a campaign she’d been associated with for a long time. Katrina replaced the Bachchan bahu as Nakshatra Diamond Jewellery’s new face and it doesn’t stop there. Kat has just been voted the Best Female Style Icon. Miss Kaif also has a long line-up of blockbuster hits to her name. Starting with 2007’s Namastey London, Partner, Welcome and 2008’s Singh Is Kinng, the lucky lady has hit the nail in the head time and again. But before you’d go on and term her as No.1, she begs to disagree. “Not at all. That’s exactly the opposite of what I feel like,” she says. Like it or not, we kind of agree with her too. Watch why we think she has a long way to go.

Aamir doesn’t dare to fight SRK

As the war of words intensifies between Aamir and SRK, Aamir has again went ahead to make indirect comments at his fellow Khan- SRK.

He says, “For me Amitabh Bachchan is No 1. Do Lata Mangeshkar, Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan say they are number one? No one who sits on the top needs to say he is number one. Others keep claiming to be there.”

When quizzed about SRK calling himself the biggest brand, he says, “I don’t believe in competitions with others. I only compete with myself.”

He ends on the note that he cannot fight SRK, saying, “Do you think I could dare to fight with Shah Rukh. He is a good friend and so I can’t fight with him. I respect him a lot.”

Talking about his next flick Three Idiots, he says, “My forthcoming film after Ghajini is Rajkumar Hirani’s Three Idiots and I play the character of an idiot with R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi. But I think Shah Rukh, Salman and I are truly the three idiots of Bollywood.”

Well looks like these stars know how to be politically cunning and correct at the same time.

Bollywood Celebden Award for Best Actor/Actress in Negative role

Today we have the category for the Best Best Actor/Actress in Negative role award. The nominations for the Best Best Actor/Actress in Negative role award 2008 are as follows

1. Akshaye Khanna (Race)
2. Katrina Kaif (Race)
3. Anil Kapoor (Tashan)
4. Kay Kay Menon (Drona)
5. Urmila (Karzzzz)
6. Ghajini (Pradeep Rawat)

Psst: Don’t forget to vote for your favourite 2008 song.Click here now!!!

Vote for Best offbeat movie of the year Celebden Award.Click here now!!!

Vote for Best Comedy Movie of the Year Celebden Award. Click here now!!!

Vote for the Best flop Movie of the Year Celebden Award. Click here now!!

Vote for the Best Debut Actor of the Year Celebden Award. Click here now!!

Vote for the Best Debut Actress of the Year Celebden Award. Click here now!!

Vote for the Best Supporting Actor of the Year Celebden Award.Click here now!!

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"Chinese stuntmen are way ahead of us" - Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar can't help but admire the stuntmen from China with whom he worked in close collaboration during his 'Chandni Chowk To China' shoot. He truly believes that they have mastered the art of action. Also, there is a lot that not just India but the world can learn from the Chinese when it comes to Kung Fu skills.

"They are the best in the business and we all were in awe of them when we saw them contributing to 'Chandni Chowk To China'. The kind of preparation they do is unparalleled", says Akshay Kumar who is returning to action four years after Raj Kumar Santoshi's 'Khakee' and Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Aan - Men At Work', "The sort of dedication they demonstrate is for all of us to learn."

He also goes on to state, "It is great to see how such world class performers are making an impression all over. Even in India, if we go just a little back in time, we had stuntmen who were not really in the best of shape and were also overweight. However, today the scene is changing in Bollywood with exposure to world cinema. Our own people too have become conscious about their bodies but still we have a lot of catching up to do with the Chinese."

"It is not wrong to admit that we are behind them in this department", Akshay goes on to add while stating that it only adds on to the positive energy if one is willing to learn from your contemporaries, "Chinese stuntmen are way ahead of us so fair enough, let's try to observe what and how they are doing better than us. They have an amazing stamina and willpower and I am sure we too can develop that. For me it was a learning experience to revisit the art of Kung Fu. I came back enriched."

He also talks fondly about sharing screen space with Sir Gordon Liu, who plays the role of the main villain 'Hojo' in the film. A veteran of over 75 international films, Liu is the same actor who was seen in the legendary film '36 Chambers of Shaolin'. He has also played prominent roles in both the editions of 'Kill Bill'.

"I was awestruck with what I see in '36 Chambers of Shaolin' and tried to learn from it. Working with the same man who made that film so popular was amazing. If you haven't seen '36 Chambers of Shaolin', go and watch it today", concludes Akshay while promising that 'Chandni Chowk To China' would live up to the international scale it has been set in.

Joyeux Noel

Best day EVER.

I hope everyone is having a beautiful day. Thanks to all our readers and all our lovely friends who so kindly comment our silly thoughts and day to day fashion. You keep us going.

Merry Christmas!

Smile for me, baby.

-Lo