Glamourous roles require acting too – Deepika Padukone

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who is usually seen in glamorous roles like in “Housefull” and “Break Ke Baad”, argues that it is a misconception such roles do not involve serious acting.
“It’s a misconception that glamourous roles don’t involve the actor to act. This is not true because in the West you have Julia Roberts doing really glamorous roles and you still notice her performance and notice how great she looks,” Deepika told reporters here.
The 25-year-old actress will next be seen in Prakash Jha’s film “Aarakshan”, based on caste-based reservations.

In Ram Sampat, I predict that a star is born – Aamir Khan

Bollywood star Aamir Khan seems to be in awe of composer Ram Sampath’s work in the soundtrack of his forthcoming production venture “Delhi Belly” (DB). He is promiting it on social networking platforms, saying each track is a gem, but in the same breath, he requests people not to hear them on pirated CDs.
Composer Ram Sampath has gone experimental with the songs in “Delhi Belly” and Aamir feels he will become a star after the adult comedy.
“The music of DB is out in stores now and I am so excited because I am really happy with the way the sound track has turned out. Ram Sampat has done some truly inspired work, and so have the various lyric writers. Each track is a gem. After really long I think its an album you would want to own,” Aamir said Saturday in a message on his blog www.aamirkhan.com
Aamir, who is in Pondicherry to shoot for Reema Kagti’s film, is asking his followers on his blog to give him feeback on the soundtrack.
“Please give me feedback, I’m very keen to know what you guys feel. But can I request you not to listen to it on pirated CDs or on websites who put up pirated versions,” asked the 46-year-old.
Releasing July 1, the film, directed by Abhinay Deo, is an adult comedy and stars Imran Khan, Vir Das, Poorna Jagannathan, Kunal Roy Kapoor and Shenaz Treasurywala.
On Facebook, Aamir wrote: ” ‘DK Bose’ and ‘….Uddhaarwaley Khisko’ are only two of eigth kick-ass songs in ‘Delhi Belly’. In Ram Sampat, I predict that a STAR is born!!! He has been a talent in hiding for sometime now, and post ‘Delhi Belly’ nothing can stop him. Mark my words….”
“Bhaag DK Bose” is said to be the brainchild of the film’s writer Akshat Verma and later Amitabh Bhattacharya penned the song and Sampath composed and sang it.
“The DKB music video has been shot by a young, and in my opinion very talented director-editor, Sajid. Sajid has shot some great music videos and was recommended to me by Ram and Sona. Believe it or not he shot it in one day flat!!! I think we should all watch out for him,” wrote Aamir on Facebook.
As a producer, “Delhi Belly” is Aamir’s sixth production venture and expectations are high because so far he has maintained an outstanding track record with all this productions ventures from various genres becoming a big success at the box office – “Dhobi Ghat”, “Peepli Live”, “Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Naa”, “Taare Zameen Par” and “Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India”

Amitabh Bachchan, never to make special appearances anymore…

Amitabh Bachchan has decided, never to do cameos or make special appearance in any film now onwards. The first flick to be Ram Gopal Varma’s Department.
Earlier, Big B who was set to play a small yet powerful role in the film. But now, he is the lead actor in the film. There are a few action sequences planned for him too.
Says a source, “Mr Bachchan’s role of a gangster-turned politician is now central to the plot in Department. It always was, actually.
But now more scenes have been written. There will be far more visibility for him now.”
Ram however says, “Mr Bachchan’s role is as substantial as what he deserves and what is required of him. I begin shooting at the end of June.
I’ve begun pre-production work on Department. My crew is now handling post-production of Not A Luv Story.”

Sonakshi Sinha signed as the new face of D'Damas

D'Damas, one of India's leading diamond jewellery brands announced Sonakshi Sinha as the new face of the brand. D'damas, which is the only brand in the country having distinct sub-brands, also unveiled its new campaign. It takes the brand's current positioning of 'Celebrate Always' forward with a fresh and more relevant execution and imagery, personified by Sonakshi Sinha.

D'damas sub-brands caters to the moments like marriage, special occasions and religious or for pure indulgence. It thus gives its consumers not only ample choice to select from the wide range but also possibilities to own more diamond jewellery to celebrate all moments and make each moment of one's life really special.

Excited about her association with D'Damas Sonakshi Sinha said, "It feels great to be the brand ambassador of D'Damas! I connect with D'Damas because I personally live each moment to the fullest and believe in celebrating life. D'Damas adds celebration to both ordinary and even the everyday special occasions. When I want to celebrate any happiness in life I turn to D'Damas."

Mr. RK Menon, COO, D'damas Jewellery India Pvt Ltd., "Said Sonakshi Sinha is the face of the new Indian woman who is confident, versatile and has got tremendous self-belief. She has the charisma, grace, beauty and the attitude that goes perfectly with the brand image. We wanted an ambassador who is not only popular but at the same time exemplifies the true Indian beauty thereby establishing a connect with the Indian audiences and Sonakshi completely fits the bill."

The campaign captures the essence and Sonakshi's expression of joy as she celebrates the small moments in life that bring her happiness. It amplifies her beauty and appeal, making her more real and relatable. It also captures the celebration of moments that enhance Sonakshi's beauty and the jewellery.

Bollywood babes bitching in open!

Karan Johar's TV show, 'Koffee with Karan', has become the battleground for the Bollywood starlets. In the recent episode when Biapsha and Lara made a dazzling entry on the sets, they showed no hesitation in giving a mouthful to Amisha Patel, who earlier made a comment about her inability to pull a role like Bipasha's Jism in her movies.

"Amisha clearly lacks the body and oomph to do something like Jism," argued bong bombshell.

Lara too reacted sharply on Karan's show. Settling the score with the gujju lass who dismissed her as 'inconsequential' Dutta said, "Amisha has found nothing as important as the many problems in her professional and personal life."

Now hear what Amisha has to say to the firebrand hotties.

"I completely agree with Bipasha. She's right - I don't have the frame for a film like Jism. I am petite and pretty, but maybe not sexy enough. I am not hot. I don't have a body like hers and I know my limitations. I think every actor fits into what they are meant to look good in.

"I know my limitations and have therefore opted for more substance-oriented roles like the one I'm doing in The Rising. Just like others can't do a Rising, Gadar, Kaho Na Pyar Hai or Humraaz, similarly I cannot justify roles where I don't fit into the look and feel of the character," she says.

On her feud with Lara she comments,"We were there together in Elaan and had a great professional relationship. The fact is we mostly interact on the sets while shooting. After pack-up, each of us goes their separate ways. Since I don't socialise much and most of my time is spent travelling and shooting, I rarely get a chance to meet my co-stars." she says.

Seems like it's only Karan who is having fun at the moment. Hey Karan... how how about divulging some more details over a cuppa Koffee?