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We weren't as sexual as today's stars: Emma Bunton
London: Emma Bunton has said that back in the days, their pop girl group was fun and sexy but not sexual, unlike current stars like Rihanna and Miley Cyrus.
The 37-year-old former Spice girl, also known as `Baby Spice` said that has admitted that fellow ` Spice Girl`, Mel B has probably kissed all of them but it was just an extension of their friendship, and not sexual , the Mirror reported.
She added that now people take the next step and put it out there a bit more as seen in their videos.
Bunton admitted that if someone is confident enough to bare themselves, then it`s their free will, but she personally would never be comfortable to do the same.
People don't find Selena Gomez sexy!
Los Angeles: Singer-actress Selena Gomez says she is everyday told that she is not sexy and cool enough.
The 21-year-old is currently on her Stars Dance world tour.
"Every day I get told I`m not sexy enough or I`m not cool enough or if I did this or if I did that, I would have people who love me," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Gomez as saying.
She was speaking at her sold out performance at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut and added: "Look at this room! I don`t have to do any of that to have love."
Kanye West 'allowed cameras to film Kim K proposal'
Washington: Kanye West allowed cameras to film his proposal to his baby mama Kim Kardashian, it has been revealed.
A source has said that the `Yeezus` singer "relented and agreed to have his proposal filmed," as a "trade-off because he wouldn`t allow his daughter North to be filmed in the days after her birth, Radar Online reported.
The source insisted that West would have the final say on the edit, as to what to show and how it`s portrayed on the screen.
The leaked video of the proposal to the `Keeping Up With The Kardashian` star show at least two E! cameras on hand at the AT and T Park to film it.
The insider added that the 36-year-old rapper considers this to be one of the handful of cameos that he will make on the show.
Los Angeles: Actor Tom Cruise and director Joseph Kosinski will reportedly work together again in ‘Go Like Hell’.
The duo last worked together in ‘Oblivion’.
Based on author A.J. Baime`s book ‘Go Like H.ell’, the movie will talk about the true story of the competition between Ford Motor Company and Italian sports car designer Enzo Ferrari, reports hollywoodreporter.com.
The racing drama is set up at Fox Studios.
Kareena Kapoor to do special song in Akshay Kumar's 'Gabbar'
Mumbai: Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan will be doing a special song in Akshay Kumar starrer film `Gabbar`.
There were rumours that Kareena would be playing the leading lady opposite Akshay in Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Shabina Khan`s `Gabbar`, but Shabina dismissed the report.
"She will only be doing a special song in the film. It is a two day song. We are yet to decide what kind of song it will be and when we will shoot for it. We are excited to work with Kareena again," Shabina told PTI.
This is Kareena`s second special song in Akshay`s film which is backed by Shabina. The first time they collaborated together was for a special song `Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita` in `Rowdy Rathore`.
`Gabbar` is a Hindi remake of the 2002 Tamil blockbuster `Ramanna`. It revolves around a group of students lead by a professor, who opts for violent means to fight a corrupt system.
A major part of the film will reportedly be shot in different locations in Mumbai. It is slated to go on floors in January next year.
Mumbai: Weeks after its seventh edition began, popular show ‘Bigg Boss’ is fast turning more and more interesting to watch, mainly due to some of its famous inmates who have now supposedly become lovebirds.
Here, we are referring to lovebirds - Armaan Kohli and Tanissha; Kushal Tandon and Gauhar Khan.
Armaan’s alleged ‘real’ relationship status was brought out in public by fellow contestant Viveik Mishra, who revealed that the actor was indeed engaged to a girl called Tanya Singh just days before entering the show.
This shattered Tanishaa, who by then seemed to have had developed some warm feelings for him. Tanisha, who hails from a powerful filmi khandan, couldn’t restrict herself from maintaining distance from Armaan and superstar host Salman Khan too had to tell the two of them to stay away from each other.
Salman told the duo during a previous episode that cameras were closely watching them.
Gauhar and Kushal’s relationship status too might change after they come out of the house, for they seem to be really “in love”.
But the big question is- are they really serious?
‘Bigg Boss’ season 4 had seen love blossoming between Pakistani starlet Veena Malik and Indian actor Ashmit Patel. After their stints in the show, they were spotted together quite often. They may have parted ways now, but the house of ‘Bigg Boss’ has united the two hearts!
Last season, ‘Bigg Boss’ cashed in on estranged couple Rajev Paul and Delnaaz Irani, who couldn’t refrain from displaying their discomfort in each other’s presence.
However, real life couple - Apoorva Agnihotri and Shilpa Saklani - did not have much spice to offer! It will be interesting to see if the two alleged couples are able to confess their feelings for each other clear and loud, or will there be some twist to the tale!
What all does Aamir Khan have in store for us?
Mumbai: Aamir Khan, considered to be one of India`s leading method actors, believes in quality and not quantity. And his choice is evident from the number of projects he undertakes each year.
In a career spanning over two and a half decades, `Mr. Perfectionist` as he is popularly known, has tried his hands at various genres.
As a director, Aamir stole the thunder with a thought provoking ‘Taare Zameen Par’, and as a producer, he won hearts with an offbeat ‘Peepli Live’.
Aamir is perhaps the only industry heavyweight whose films appeal the niche audiences and the masses alike. An out and out commercial flick- ‘Dhoom 3’ with Aamir playing the antagonist is all set to make a splash on the silver screen this December, a genre he has never tried before!
Apart from this much-awaited action thriller, Aamir is busy with Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Peekay’, which also stars Anushka Sharma and Sushant Singh Rajput.
The film has been in news for a variety of reasons - Aamir’s attire, his alleged onscreen lip-lock with co-star Anushka Sharma and a scene from the film, which had reportedly hurt religious sentiments of a certain community.
Nonetheless, Aamir has a lot more to offer as his TV show ‘Satyamev Jayate’ may return to the small screen early next year. According to the latest buzz, Aamir may start working on his TV show soon.
Ranbir Kapoor's superhero film to be different from 'Krrish 3'
Mumbai: Actor Ranbir Kapoor is excited to do a superhero film with director-friend Ayan Mukherjee, but clarifies that it is not on the lines of `Krrish 3`.
Ranbir will play a superhero in the yet-untitled project, making him the next actor after Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan to essay character with superpowers on celluloid.
"It is not like `Krrish 3`, it is something very different, it is going to be a fantasy film. It is going to be a trilogy which Ayan has just started writing. We share a great personal and professional relation," Ranbir told reporters.
"Till now we are in developing stage, he is going abroad for a post production course. Hopefully, we will try and make something path-breaking," he said.
This would be the third film of Ranbir and Ayan after `Wake Up Sid` and `Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani`. Both the films were hit at the box office.
Ranbir is also looking to explore himself by playing different roles in films.
"My next film is titled `Bombay Velvet`. I am playing a boxer in the film. Then I am working on Imtiaz Ali`s film and Ayan Mukherjee`s superhero film. I will start this film by end of next year. I am trying to do different characters, like in `Besharam` I played a vulgar, road type tapori character," Ranbir said.
He also expressed his desire to do an action movie, which is the current flavour of Bollywood.
"Since six years I have been trying to make my body but it is not happening. I can`t do a full fledged action film till I don`t have the body. But I do feel action comes from intensity in your eyes and the way you work for it," he added.
Ranbir Kapoor voted as most wanted bachelor
New Delhi: Actor Ranbir Kapoor has been voted as the most wanted bachelor in the country in a survey conducted by a matrimonial site, while Deepika Padukone has been declared the most sought after bachelorette.
The survey was conducted by matrimonial site Shaadi.com with over 7,000 men and women in the age bracket of 24-30 years taking part. This was part of the India`s Most Wanted Celebrity survey.
Ranbir, who has been part of hit movies like ‘Rockstar’, ‘Barfi!’ and ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, won the title after 31.4 percent women voted for him, read a statement.
He was closely followed by Salman Khan with 25.6 percent votes. Politician Rahul Gandhi and cricketer Virat Kohli filled the third and fourth positions with 21.98 percent and 21.02 percent votes, respectively.
When Indian men were quizzed about the most wanted bachelorette in India ‘Cocktail’ actress Deepika Padukone topped the list with 32.02 percent votes.
“The survey suggests that people are now looking at celebrities as real people with real qualities that would make them great partners in their relationships," said Gourav Rakshit, chief operating officer, Shaadi.com.
Actresses Katrina Kaif came second in the list with 29.76 percent votes and Anushka Sharma and Priyanka Chopra were on third and the fourth positions with 20.14 and 18.08 percent votes, respectively.
Actress Aishwarya Rai, who is married to Abhishek Bachchan, topped the list of favourite celebrity wife with 31.4 percent votes, while actor Hrithik Roshan leads the list of favourite celebrity husbands with 29.11 percent votes.
The ‘Krrish’ star was followed by Shah Rukh Khan with 27.4 percent votes, Sachin Tendulkar with 23.31 percent and Amitabh Bachchan with 20.18 percent.
'Mickey Virus' review: Cool, crisp and quirky
‘Mickey Virus’ is Bollywood`s first full-fledged film on the virtual world. The hero -if we may call Manish Paul`s languid lazy vagabondish character that - is a computer hacker, and one who likes to take his time over every punch of the keyboard.
Mercifully, debutant director Saurabh Varma`s film moves in a mood defiantly opposite to the hero`s indolent indiscretions. Tightly-scripted, cleverly-worded and arrestingly encrypted, ‘Mickey Virus’ drags the hackers` hemisphere into the hectic mode.
I am tempted to use computer jargon to describe the ultra-svelte moves that define the virtual progression of this slickly-executed cyber-drama. Alas, I am not as equipped as our debutant hero and his comp-friendly pals (with names like `Floppy` and `Chutney`) to throw around electronic jargon.
Even if your familiarity with the virtual world is minimal, ‘Mickey Virus’ makes for enjoyable viewing. It`s voguish, vibrant, vital and viral, and yet extremely fastidious about keeping the plot above the temptation of throwing virtual weight around.
First and foremost, this is a well-woven thriller about an average 20-something Delhi dude who falls in love and falls into a cyber-trap and hits his head into a scam that could destroy his life.
To reveal any more of the plot would be akin to giving away the film`s USPs. Suffice to say that Varma knows his cinema as closely as he knows his computer. He weaves cinematic elements into a kind of one-night-in-the-life-of ... tale that spins in dizzying motions.
Delhi, that favourite city of many recent, decent and indecent, dramas and thrillers, is again caught in sinister provocative postures. The roads and lanes, Nehru Place or a chowmein outlet, every outdoor location has a story to tell.
Strange, how Manish, switching effortlessly from his cocky on-stage antics on reality shows to a kind of languorous screen appearance that is dangerously close to Ranbir Kapoor`s Sid-meets-‘Besharam’ act, pulls out all stops to make Mickey look real to the point of being your next door neighbour`s son, much in the same way as Ayushmann Khurrana.
Only, Manish is goofier, more adventurous in his exploration of adrift urbanite. He is undoubtedly an interesting actor with an unpremeditated screen presence.
Let`s put it this way -- if over-instruction obstructs Mickey`s dexterity on the computer, then too many rehearsals are sure to spoil Manish`s camera-friendliness.
‘Mickey Virus’ gives the debutant a chance to romance the dark side of youngistan with unselfconscious fluidity. There is also a cutely written romance woven into the hacker`s tale. Eli Avram currently locked away in ‘Bigg Boss’ house shows up as a manifestation of ... well, Manish`s virtual fantasy named Kungfu Chameli. There is an endearing courtship plan blessedly not over-punctuated by songs. God Forbid! Manish`s Mickey probably doesn`t even watch Bollywood films!
For a newcomer to shoulder a thriller adeptly there must be some accomplished actors around him for support. Manish gets his namesake Manish Choudhary as a stern placid police officer who needs Mickey`s hacking skills to track an international gang. Choudhary is in fine (uni)form. But the very talented Varun Badola as Choudhary`s assistant is a scene stealer. Mouthing the film`s catchiest lines casually, Varun brings more to his role than what`s written for the character. The rest of the supporting cast too gets into the mood of the plot.
Undoubtedly, ‘Mickey Virus’ is Manish`s made-to-order vehicle. He casually invites us into his suddenly-troubled world and then persuades us to cringe at the progressive crisis built around Delhi`s cyber stratosphere. The uniqueness of the plot works effectively in covering up the loopholes and rather embarrassing coincidences that bridge various dramatic elements in the plot. It does get far-flung. But the leaps are made without fractured bones.
Quirky, colourful, agile and hectic, ‘Mickey Virus’ is a `virtually` interesting way for Manish and his director to start their respective careers. This is an oddball of a movie that tries to make sense of the senseless whirligig of urban internet-driven lifestyles.
What the `hack`! Just go out there and have fun.
What's wrong between Sushant Singh Rajput, Ankita Lokhande?
New Delhi: If the latest buzz is anything to go by then promising actor Sushant Singh Rajput was slapped by his ladylove Ankita Lokhande! Yes, you heard it right. According to a tabloid, the popular TV actress slapped her beau outside Yash Raj studio, where the actor was shooting for his next.
Reportedly, Ankita lost her cool after she checked Sushant`s phone. A heated argument followed thereafter and ended with the slap `act`!
“When Sushant came out, she asked him for his phone. He took it out from his pocket and handed it over to her. Visibly perturbed, she checked the phone for around two minutes or so,” the tabloid quoted a source as saying.
However, Sushant’s spokesperson denied the report and had a different story altogether to share.
“There is absolutely no truth to this story. Sushant had a hearty laugh when he was told about it,” Sushant’s spokesperson was quoted by the tabloid
Here`s hoping all is well between this cute couple.
The 21-year-old is currently on her Stars Dance world tour.
"Every day I get told I`m not sexy enough or I`m not cool enough or if I did this or if I did that, I would have people who love me," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Gomez as saying.
She was speaking at her sold out performance at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut and added: "Look at this room! I don`t have to do any of that to have love."
Kanye West 'allowed cameras to film Kim K proposal'
A source has said that the `Yeezus` singer "relented and agreed to have his proposal filmed," as a "trade-off because he wouldn`t allow his daughter North to be filmed in the days after her birth, Radar Online reported.
The source insisted that West would have the final say on the edit, as to what to show and how it`s portrayed on the screen.
The leaked video of the proposal to the `Keeping Up With The Kardashian` star show at least two E! cameras on hand at the AT and T Park to film it.
The insider added that the 36-year-old rapper considers this to be one of the handful of cameos that he will make on the show.
Sharon Stone to receive Peace Summit award
Los Angeles: Singer Madonna has sold her Beverly Hill mansion for $20million deal.
The singer had put the pad for sale in January this year. She had bought the house with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie in 2003 for $12 million, reports tmz.com.
The singer has pocketed a profit of $8million.
The new owner is said to be a wealthy Wall Street banker, who was attracted by the privacy the posh abode offers.
Shoulder injury as painful as child birth: Mariah Carey
London: ‘Basic Instinct’ star Sharon Stone is to be presented with an honour by Nobel Prize winners for her work with HIV and AIDS sufferers.
The actress is in Warsaw, Poland this week for the 13th World Summit of Nobel Peace laureates and she will be handed the Peace Summit Award today.
Stone, 55, has been involved with The Foundation For Aids Research since 1995, previously as their campaign chairman and now as global fundraising chairman.
A committee of Nobel Peace laureates decides on the winner of the Peace Summit Award each year, picking a figure from the world of culture and entertainment who have raised awareness of global issues.
Previous celebrities to receive the honour include Annie Lennox, Peter Gabriel and Bono.
Madonna sells Beverly Hills mansion
The actress is in Warsaw, Poland this week for the 13th World Summit of Nobel Peace laureates and she will be handed the Peace Summit Award today.
Stone, 55, has been involved with The Foundation For Aids Research since 1995, previously as their campaign chairman and now as global fundraising chairman.
A committee of Nobel Peace laureates decides on the winner of the Peace Summit Award each year, picking a figure from the world of culture and entertainment who have raised awareness of global issues.
Previous celebrities to receive the honour include Annie Lennox, Peter Gabriel and Bono.
Madonna sells Beverly Hills mansion
The singer had put the pad for sale in January this year. She had bought the house with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie in 2003 for $12 million, reports tmz.com.
The singer has pocketed a profit of $8million.
The new owner is said to be a wealthy Wall Street banker, who was attracted by the privacy the posh abode offers.
Shoulder injury as painful as child birth: Mariah Carey
Los Angeles: Pop star Mariah Carey says her dislocated shoulder injury was similar to the pain she experienced when giving birth to her twins, Moroccan and Monroe.
The `Beautiful` hitmaker has been confined to a sling since July after taking a severe fall and dislocating her shoulder on the set of a music video, reported E! online.
"I feel like I have suffered the toughest experience of my life about several things; one was having twins and anybody who`s ever had multiples will know it is one of the most difficult experiences ever but the reward is just beyond," the 43-year-old singer said.
"I can`t even explain how rewarding having these babies is for me. But yeah, breaking my rib was not festive. Dislocating my shoulder was not a good thing, either," Carey said.
Tom Cruise, Joseph Kosinski to team up again
The `Beautiful` hitmaker has been confined to a sling since July after taking a severe fall and dislocating her shoulder on the set of a music video, reported E! online.
"I feel like I have suffered the toughest experience of my life about several things; one was having twins and anybody who`s ever had multiples will know it is one of the most difficult experiences ever but the reward is just beyond," the 43-year-old singer said.
"I can`t even explain how rewarding having these babies is for me. But yeah, breaking my rib was not festive. Dislocating my shoulder was not a good thing, either," Carey said.
Tom Cruise, Joseph Kosinski to team up again
The duo last worked together in ‘Oblivion’.
Based on author A.J. Baime`s book ‘Go Like H.ell’, the movie will talk about the true story of the competition between Ford Motor Company and Italian sports car designer Enzo Ferrari, reports hollywoodreporter.com.
The racing drama is set up at Fox Studios.
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Kareena Kapoor to do special song in Akshay Kumar's 'Gabbar'
There were rumours that Kareena would be playing the leading lady opposite Akshay in Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Shabina Khan`s `Gabbar`, but Shabina dismissed the report.
"She will only be doing a special song in the film. It is a two day song. We are yet to decide what kind of song it will be and when we will shoot for it. We are excited to work with Kareena again," Shabina told PTI.
This is Kareena`s second special song in Akshay`s film which is backed by Shabina. The first time they collaborated together was for a special song `Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita` in `Rowdy Rathore`.
`Gabbar` is a Hindi remake of the 2002 Tamil blockbuster `Ramanna`. It revolves around a group of students lead by a professor, who opts for violent means to fight a corrupt system.
A major part of the film will reportedly be shot in different locations in Mumbai. It is slated to go on floors in January next year.
Nothing vulgar in 'Rajjo', says Vishwas Patil
New Delhi: Vishwas Patil`s ‘Rajjo’ is based on the life of a prostitute, but the director has ensured that no inappropriate dialogues or bold scenes are included in the film.
"I always wanted to make a family film, and you can see this in my film as well, although it is about a prostitute who tries hard to survive. I did not use any abusive language and hot scenes in the film," Patil said in a statement.
The director wanted his debut film to be a complete family entertainer.
"My priority was to make a family film rather than a film for a particular age group. I can assure you that you can watch this film with your family," he said.
At a time when item numbers seem to be an essential feature of films today, ‘Rajjo’ has none.
"Music director Uttam Singh decided to swim against the tide and resisted including such songs in the soundtrack of `Rajjo`," said a source close to the film.
Produced by Four Pillars Entertainment, ‘Rajjo’ stars Kangana Ranaut, Paras Arora, Prakash Raj, Mahesh Manjrekar and Jaya Prada. It will hit screens Nov 15.
"I always wanted to make a family film, and you can see this in my film as well, although it is about a prostitute who tries hard to survive. I did not use any abusive language and hot scenes in the film," Patil said in a statement.
The director wanted his debut film to be a complete family entertainer.
"My priority was to make a family film rather than a film for a particular age group. I can assure you that you can watch this film with your family," he said.
At a time when item numbers seem to be an essential feature of films today, ‘Rajjo’ has none.
"Music director Uttam Singh decided to swim against the tide and resisted including such songs in the soundtrack of `Rajjo`," said a source close to the film.
Produced by Four Pillars Entertainment, ‘Rajjo’ stars Kangana Ranaut, Paras Arora, Prakash Raj, Mahesh Manjrekar and Jaya Prada. It will hit screens Nov 15.
‘Bigg Boss 7’: Link-ups, heart-breaks and lots more...
Here, we are referring to lovebirds - Armaan Kohli and Tanissha; Kushal Tandon and Gauhar Khan.
Armaan’s alleged ‘real’ relationship status was brought out in public by fellow contestant Viveik Mishra, who revealed that the actor was indeed engaged to a girl called Tanya Singh just days before entering the show.
This shattered Tanishaa, who by then seemed to have had developed some warm feelings for him. Tanisha, who hails from a powerful filmi khandan, couldn’t restrict herself from maintaining distance from Armaan and superstar host Salman Khan too had to tell the two of them to stay away from each other.
Salman told the duo during a previous episode that cameras were closely watching them.
Gauhar and Kushal’s relationship status too might change after they come out of the house, for they seem to be really “in love”.
But the big question is- are they really serious?
‘Bigg Boss’ season 4 had seen love blossoming between Pakistani starlet Veena Malik and Indian actor Ashmit Patel. After their stints in the show, they were spotted together quite often. They may have parted ways now, but the house of ‘Bigg Boss’ has united the two hearts!
Last season, ‘Bigg Boss’ cashed in on estranged couple Rajev Paul and Delnaaz Irani, who couldn’t refrain from displaying their discomfort in each other’s presence.
However, real life couple - Apoorva Agnihotri and Shilpa Saklani - did not have much spice to offer! It will be interesting to see if the two alleged couples are able to confess their feelings for each other clear and loud, or will there be some twist to the tale!
What all does Aamir Khan have in store for us?
In a career spanning over two and a half decades, `Mr. Perfectionist` as he is popularly known, has tried his hands at various genres.
As a director, Aamir stole the thunder with a thought provoking ‘Taare Zameen Par’, and as a producer, he won hearts with an offbeat ‘Peepli Live’.
Aamir is perhaps the only industry heavyweight whose films appeal the niche audiences and the masses alike. An out and out commercial flick- ‘Dhoom 3’ with Aamir playing the antagonist is all set to make a splash on the silver screen this December, a genre he has never tried before!
Apart from this much-awaited action thriller, Aamir is busy with Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Peekay’, which also stars Anushka Sharma and Sushant Singh Rajput.
The film has been in news for a variety of reasons - Aamir’s attire, his alleged onscreen lip-lock with co-star Anushka Sharma and a scene from the film, which had reportedly hurt religious sentiments of a certain community.
Nonetheless, Aamir has a lot more to offer as his TV show ‘Satyamev Jayate’ may return to the small screen early next year. According to the latest buzz, Aamir may start working on his TV show soon.
Ranbir Kapoor's superhero film to be different from 'Krrish 3'
Ranbir will play a superhero in the yet-untitled project, making him the next actor after Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan to essay character with superpowers on celluloid.
"It is not like `Krrish 3`, it is something very different, it is going to be a fantasy film. It is going to be a trilogy which Ayan has just started writing. We share a great personal and professional relation," Ranbir told reporters.
"Till now we are in developing stage, he is going abroad for a post production course. Hopefully, we will try and make something path-breaking," he said.
This would be the third film of Ranbir and Ayan after `Wake Up Sid` and `Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani`. Both the films were hit at the box office.
Ranbir is also looking to explore himself by playing different roles in films.
"My next film is titled `Bombay Velvet`. I am playing a boxer in the film. Then I am working on Imtiaz Ali`s film and Ayan Mukherjee`s superhero film. I will start this film by end of next year. I am trying to do different characters, like in `Besharam` I played a vulgar, road type tapori character," Ranbir said.
He also expressed his desire to do an action movie, which is the current flavour of Bollywood.
"Since six years I have been trying to make my body but it is not happening. I can`t do a full fledged action film till I don`t have the body. But I do feel action comes from intensity in your eyes and the way you work for it," he added.
The survey was conducted by matrimonial site Shaadi.com with over 7,000 men and women in the age bracket of 24-30 years taking part. This was part of the India`s Most Wanted Celebrity survey.
Ranbir, who has been part of hit movies like ‘Rockstar’, ‘Barfi!’ and ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, won the title after 31.4 percent women voted for him, read a statement.
He was closely followed by Salman Khan with 25.6 percent votes. Politician Rahul Gandhi and cricketer Virat Kohli filled the third and fourth positions with 21.98 percent and 21.02 percent votes, respectively.
When Indian men were quizzed about the most wanted bachelorette in India ‘Cocktail’ actress Deepika Padukone topped the list with 32.02 percent votes.
“The survey suggests that people are now looking at celebrities as real people with real qualities that would make them great partners in their relationships," said Gourav Rakshit, chief operating officer, Shaadi.com.
Actresses Katrina Kaif came second in the list with 29.76 percent votes and Anushka Sharma and Priyanka Chopra were on third and the fourth positions with 20.14 and 18.08 percent votes, respectively.
Actress Aishwarya Rai, who is married to Abhishek Bachchan, topped the list of favourite celebrity wife with 31.4 percent votes, while actor Hrithik Roshan leads the list of favourite celebrity husbands with 29.11 percent votes.
The ‘Krrish’ star was followed by Shah Rukh Khan with 27.4 percent votes, Sachin Tendulkar with 23.31 percent and Amitabh Bachchan with 20.18 percent.
'Mickey Virus' review: Cool, crisp and quirky
Mercifully, debutant director Saurabh Varma`s film moves in a mood defiantly opposite to the hero`s indolent indiscretions. Tightly-scripted, cleverly-worded and arrestingly encrypted, ‘Mickey Virus’ drags the hackers` hemisphere into the hectic mode.
I am tempted to use computer jargon to describe the ultra-svelte moves that define the virtual progression of this slickly-executed cyber-drama. Alas, I am not as equipped as our debutant hero and his comp-friendly pals (with names like `Floppy` and `Chutney`) to throw around electronic jargon.
Even if your familiarity with the virtual world is minimal, ‘Mickey Virus’ makes for enjoyable viewing. It`s voguish, vibrant, vital and viral, and yet extremely fastidious about keeping the plot above the temptation of throwing virtual weight around.
First and foremost, this is a well-woven thriller about an average 20-something Delhi dude who falls in love and falls into a cyber-trap and hits his head into a scam that could destroy his life.
To reveal any more of the plot would be akin to giving away the film`s USPs. Suffice to say that Varma knows his cinema as closely as he knows his computer. He weaves cinematic elements into a kind of one-night-in-the-life-of ... tale that spins in dizzying motions.
Delhi, that favourite city of many recent, decent and indecent, dramas and thrillers, is again caught in sinister provocative postures. The roads and lanes, Nehru Place or a chowmein outlet, every outdoor location has a story to tell.
Strange, how Manish, switching effortlessly from his cocky on-stage antics on reality shows to a kind of languorous screen appearance that is dangerously close to Ranbir Kapoor`s Sid-meets-‘Besharam’ act, pulls out all stops to make Mickey look real to the point of being your next door neighbour`s son, much in the same way as Ayushmann Khurrana.
Only, Manish is goofier, more adventurous in his exploration of adrift urbanite. He is undoubtedly an interesting actor with an unpremeditated screen presence.
Let`s put it this way -- if over-instruction obstructs Mickey`s dexterity on the computer, then too many rehearsals are sure to spoil Manish`s camera-friendliness.
‘Mickey Virus’ gives the debutant a chance to romance the dark side of youngistan with unselfconscious fluidity. There is also a cutely written romance woven into the hacker`s tale. Eli Avram currently locked away in ‘Bigg Boss’ house shows up as a manifestation of ... well, Manish`s virtual fantasy named Kungfu Chameli. There is an endearing courtship plan blessedly not over-punctuated by songs. God Forbid! Manish`s Mickey probably doesn`t even watch Bollywood films!
For a newcomer to shoulder a thriller adeptly there must be some accomplished actors around him for support. Manish gets his namesake Manish Choudhary as a stern placid police officer who needs Mickey`s hacking skills to track an international gang. Choudhary is in fine (uni)form. But the very talented Varun Badola as Choudhary`s assistant is a scene stealer. Mouthing the film`s catchiest lines casually, Varun brings more to his role than what`s written for the character. The rest of the supporting cast too gets into the mood of the plot.
Undoubtedly, ‘Mickey Virus’ is Manish`s made-to-order vehicle. He casually invites us into his suddenly-troubled world and then persuades us to cringe at the progressive crisis built around Delhi`s cyber stratosphere. The uniqueness of the plot works effectively in covering up the loopholes and rather embarrassing coincidences that bridge various dramatic elements in the plot. It does get far-flung. But the leaps are made without fractured bones.
Quirky, colourful, agile and hectic, ‘Mickey Virus’ is a `virtually` interesting way for Manish and his director to start their respective careers. This is an oddball of a movie that tries to make sense of the senseless whirligig of urban internet-driven lifestyles.
What the `hack`! Just go out there and have fun.
What's wrong between Sushant Singh Rajput, Ankita Lokhande?
Reportedly, Ankita lost her cool after she checked Sushant`s phone. A heated argument followed thereafter and ended with the slap `act`!
“When Sushant came out, she asked him for his phone. He took it out from his pocket and handed it over to her. Visibly perturbed, she checked the phone for around two minutes or so,” the tabloid quoted a source as saying.
However, Sushant’s spokesperson denied the report and had a different story altogether to share.
“There is absolutely no truth to this story. Sushant had a hearty laugh when he was told about it,” Sushant’s spokesperson was quoted by the tabloid
Here`s hoping all is well between this cute couple.
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