Katrina Kaif bothered by constant media glare

She may have been Google’s most searched-for Indian celebrity and one of Bollywood’s top actors, but Katrina Kaif said the constant media glare on her personal life still rankled her.The 25-year-old actor said she hated constantly being written about but has given up trying to fight it.

“What bothers me the most is that the media doesn’t even bother to listen to my side of the story. I have tried to put across my point several times, but it falls on deaf years,” Kaif told Reuters.Kaif is no stranger to link-ups with some of Bollywood’s leading men.

She has recently been linked with actor Ranbir Kapoor, with whom she starred in ‘Ajab Prem ki Ghazab Kahani’, which released in theatres last week.“I would be lying if I said I wasn’t bothered by all this talk, but I have realised that there isn’t much I can do about it. I wouldn’t like being written about so much,” Kaif said.

Kaif is Bollywood’s most unlikely success story.From being an outsider who spoke with a strong British accent and an imperfect Hindi diction, Kaif has risen to being one of the most sought after actresses in the industry.“I know what people say about me, but again, I choose to ignore. They are all entitled to their opinion,” she said.

Kaif will now be seen in Priyadarshan’s ‘De Dana Dan’, a comedy which also stars Akshay Kumar and will be her third release this year.

She may have been Google’s most searched-for Indian celebrity and one of Bollywood’s top actors, but Katrina Kaif said the constant media glare on her personal life still rankled her.The 25-year-old actor said she hated constantly being written about but has given up trying to fight it.

“What bothers me the most is that the media doesn’t even bother to listen to my side of the story. I have tried to put across my point several times, but it falls on deaf years,” Kaif told Reuters.Kaif is no stranger to link-ups with some of Bollywood’s leading men.

She has recently been linked with actor Ranbir Kapoor, with whom she starred in ‘Ajab Prem ki Ghazab Kahani’, which released in theatres last week.“I would be lying if I said I wasn’t bothered by all this talk, but I have realised that there isn’t much I can do about it. I wouldn’t like being written about so much,” Kaif said.

Kaif is Bollywood’s most unlikely success story.From being an outsider who spoke with a strong British accent and an imperfect Hindi diction, Kaif has risen to being one of the most sought after actresses in the industry.“I know what people say about me, but again, I choose to ignore. They are all entitled to their opinion,” she said.

Kaif will now be seen in Priyadarshan’s ‘De Dana Dan’, a comedy which also stars Akshay Kumar and will be her third release this year.

Dhoni, others party after India's defeat

Photographs from a Hyderabad hotel aired by the television channel NewsX, has shown captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and some of his famous teammates enjoying the company of male and female admirers at a party which the channel claimed was held after India lost to Australia by three runs in Hyderabad on Thursday.

The loss put India 2-3 behind in the series before Dhoni's Indians succumbed meekly in Guwahati on Sunday to lose the home series. The seventh and final match is scheduled to be played in Navi Mumbai today.

The channel reported yesterday that the party was held within hours of the thrilling match which witnessed an epic innings of 175 from Sachin Tendulkar, whose effort went in vain due to to some careless bowling, fielding and batting by his teammates.

On a special show aired last night, channel guest Bishan Singh Bedi, the former India captain said that it was not unusual for players to let their hair down in a party. "Nothing wrong with it. After all, they are all adults," he said. But when the show host asked whether it was the right thing to do in the midst of an important series, Bedi remarked, "Now that is a big question mark."

Bedi wondered whether this was the reason why players were against the World Anti Doping Agency's whereabouts clause in the International Cricket Council's anti-doping procedure. He also seemed amazed as to how the Board was behind its players who refused to give out their whereabouts after play.

Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Ashish Nehra and rookie Ravindra Jadeja feature in the photographs.Journalist Gulu Ezekiel, the second guest on the show, refused to slam the players for their decision to party, but was amazed how fresh they could get after an energy-sapping match. The channel identified fast bowler Pravin Kumar as a smoker at the party.

A few former players whom MiD DAY contacted said they had not seen the shots, so were in no position to comment. However, former captain Chandu Borde, who managed Indian teams in the past, the latest instance being the 2007 tour of England, felt that it was time the Board appoints a permanent manager who would ensure discipline.

At the moment, the manager's post for every tour is distributed as rewards for votes in BCCI elections. No manager is appointed for a home series.Cricket fans in Mumbai were not impressed too. Sandip Mehta, a businessman said: "Play hard, party hard but do that only after a victory. If you lose, go out for a quiet meal or better still, stay in your room and indulge in some introspection."

Ramji Dharod, a former Mumbai club cricketer, said that the most shocking aspect of the photographs shown on television was the sight of Dhoni. "If what we saw on television is true (that the cricketers attended a party after the Hyderabad defeat) then it is very sad. As captain, these public appearances don't do his image good. It doesn't send out the right kind of signals especially to your juniors," he said.

Shahid Kapoor calls its quits with Priyanka Chopra

The on and off relationship between Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra has come to an end. Shahid has taken the final call after realising Priyanka wasn’t his type of girl. The two stars has met in the sets of Kaminey last year and had fallen in love. Sources close to Priyanka have said that the actress who hasn’t been keeping well in the recent past is devastated by Shahid’s decision.

Priyanka is looking for peace and visited Ajmer Sharif last week with her friends who are rallying behind her.Shahid’s decision to part ways is being attributed to inherent differences in their nature. While Shahid is a introvert and reserved, Priyanka is extrovert and loves to party. Shahid also had problems with her fondness for alcohol.

The couple never publicly admitted to being together although they were too close to be just friends. Shahid has been finding it hard to be in a strong relationship ever since Kareena Kapoor dumped more than two years ago.

Shahid Kapoor shows his generous side on shootsa

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is all busy showing some generosity towards his choreographer Ahmad Khan and family.While shooting a song for Pathshala, at US, Shahid made arrangements for Ahmad his wife Saira and two sons to take off for Disneyland.

The story is that, Ahmad had been promising his two sons Azaan and Subhan a trip to Disneyland for months. Earlier when they shot in the US for another Yashraj Film Bachna Ae Haseenon, he kept hoping there would be time. But he couldn't manage to get away. And this is where Shahid came to the rescue.

Talking about his experience, out of the one-month he spent in the US only 12 days were devoted to shooting the song. It wasn't even a dance song. It was a concept number showing the hero and his friends splurging and binging all over the US. They shot at casinos and at various pleasure and tourist spots in Philadelphia, Orlando, New York, New Jersey and Chicago.

Shahid is all set for Ahmad Khan's directorial project Pathshala. Though a two-hour movie, Shahid has only one-hour role. He comes in the mid-way as a teacher. And the buzz is that, more emphasis will be given on the kids other than the director and the actor during the film promotions.

Kareena Kapoor refuses to kiss

Kareena Kapoor is steering clear of talking about her lip-locks and intimate scenes in Kurbaan.Not that we blame her for it. Bebo had almost a dozen liplock scenes in Kambakkth Ishq.While the film did average business, Kareena's swimsuits and kisses were a huge hit. After seeing the publicity her scenes in Kurbaan have generated, the actress is a little worried.

She doesn't want it to be another Kambakkth Ishq. So these days, when people ask her about the 'scenes', Kareena evades the question or simply smiles.The questions are then naturally diverted to Saif Ali Khan. "Most girls ask me about Kareena. They are least interested in me. They want to know about her diet, workout etc. I tell them even I do yoga and follow a diet, but they aren't convinced. But that's ok. I don't get tired of answering their questions, because it's their way of showing love."

Talking about love, we have heard there are many kisses in Kurbaan, one quite lengthy. " I have not actually timed the other kisses, so I don't know," says Saif. Like Kareena, he's also afraid the kisses will steal the limelight. "Kurbaan is a great movie. It is a very real film and so the romance is also very non- filmy. When a couple is together, they kiss. When you watch the film, you will know that the kiss is just a very small part of it," he asserts.

We'll wait for the movie to comment on that. Kurbaan is Kareena's first film opposite Saif since they started dating and people are naturally eager to see their onscreen chemistry. Meanwhile, Saif will soon get six- pack abs for his role in Agent Vinod. He reportedly has many shirtless scenes in the movie. Maybe girls will now start showing more interest in Saif.

Aamir Khan’s Toilet emergency!

Well, it was kind of funny… but darlings can you imagine getting stuck in traffic for hours when one needs to go to the loo? Well, the chocolate boy Khan, Aamir had to go through a similar embarrassing moment at a press event recently. My friend, the little birdie was at this five star hotel where this huge media event was being held for Khan’s latest film 3 Idiots.

Needless to say, all these shutterbugs were waiting with bated breath and their cameras ready to click for the man himself. So well, he arrived – a little late due to the Mumbai traffic and more than a little in need to rush to the loo. But life’s not so easy when you are a celeb. And that too Aamir Khan!The poor man was hounded by the press as soon as he entered while his bladder endured this onslaught. My heart went out for him. Really.

And thank God it was not Juicy Mausi in Aamir’s shoes.However, he did excuse himself, saying he needed to use the bathroom. And went on to relieve himself. What a relief!

When I'm pregnant, the world will know: Aishwarya

Fifteen years after she won the Miss World beauty pageant, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continues to be the most celebrated Bollywood brand ever. With her waist-length hair cascading down high cheek bones, and striking green-grey eyes, with bodyguards keeping vigilance, she looks every inch the diva she is. And we ask...

How’s it feel to be the most beautiful face in Bollywood 15 years after you won your crown?
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: I’m not very good at handling compliments but I accept it with grace. I’m grateful to God, my audiences and my filmmakers —be it Mani Ratnam (Iruvar, Guru, Raavan), Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas, Guzaarish), Mansoor Khan (Josh), Ashutosh Gowarikar (Jodhaa Akbar), Ram Gopal Varma (Sarkar Raj), Raj Kumar Santoshi (Khakee), Aditya Chopra (Mohabbatein, Dhoom II) and others who never used just my beauty as the fulcrum. Instead, they kept the beauty and the aesthetics going at the same time in each of the film characters I played.

Life has come a full circle. Even after marriage, you still have the best mak ers backing you.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: These are the same filmmakers I have worked with in the beginning of my career. I got married in the middle of shooting Jodhaa Akbar and when I reported back on his set, Ashu told me that nothing has changed. It just meant so much more hard work for me because when I come to the work front, I don’t want anyone to think of me as being any less professional than I was when I was single. It was important for me to strike the right balance between home and work. All the film-makers I’m working with are super passionate about their work. Thanks to them, I still feel the same adrenaline rush that I always feel when I’m on set.

Earlier this year, you were awarded the Padmashree...
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: It has been a memorable year, every other month there has been some honour. I have much to thank God for.

Abhishek and you have tickled audiences with that recent soap commercial.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: It is ten years of my association with the brand. So they suggested that it would be nice to bring Abhishek on board. Honestly, how time flies.

Amitabh Bachchan said it is for you and Abhishek to make him a grandpa whenever...
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Well, if you ask him a question like that, what can he say? It is an apt answer for a parent to give. When I was on the Oprah Winfrey show, I told her that every time there is even a bump, it is assumed that I’m with child. Being pregnant is not something one can conceal. When I am pregnant, the world will know.

Hrithik dines with Mallika Sherawat in LA

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan and the sizzling Mallika Sherawat bonded over dinner table in Beverly Hills. There is no need to raise eyebrows as there is nothing brewing up between the two and they did not dine alone. Rakesh Roshan and the co-producer of Kites Brett Ratner accompanied them.

The group were spotted together in the renowned eating joint Mr Chow. Mallika had the paparazzi following her and she thanked them for showering adulation on her.When a paparazzi quizzed Hrithik about his upcoming movie Kites he said he would like to have a milkshake named after him just like Mallika has.

Mallika has shifted her base to LA ever since she started working in the Jennifer Lynch directed movie Hissss which she feels will give her a platform in Hollywood. Well it remains to be seen if Hrithik makes a short trip to Mexico to meet his Kites co-star Barbara Mori.

When Abhishek plays Paa to Big B

Abhishekh Bachchan, who plays a father to Amitabh Bachchan in R Balakrishnan's Paa, says he tried imitating Big B's mannerisms.

"I have given my best for the film to play father to my real-life dad. I definitely tried imitating his mannerisms," Abhishek said at a promotional event of the film which also stars Vidya Balan.

Abhishek and Vidya play parents to the Big B, suffering from progeria, an extremely rare, severe, genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age.

Approximately one in four million people are diagnosed with this condition.

Paa, a sensitive story about the relationship between a politician-father and ageing and ailing son would be released on December 4.

The movie's first look was unveiled here today showing Amitabh as an ageing and balding son, Auro, playing in a garden with his mother.

Explaining the labour Amitabh had to undergo for the Paa-look, Abhishek said dad required at least five to six hours daily to put up the make-up.

"While father required five to six hours daily to put up the make-up, he required another good two hours to remove it," he said.

"While father required five to six hours daily to put up the make-up, he required another good two hours to remove it," he said.

"The look, given by a make up artist from abroad is excellent," the 33-year-old star said.

Abhishek plays a politician who follows footsteps of his father played by Paresh Rawal.

While Balakrishnan said watching the chemistry between the father-son duo was very interesting, Vidya said it was a dream come true for her to work with Big B.

When Maddy saved Kangana from lewd crowd

Madhavan is one chivalrous actor, or so we come to hear. While shooting for the film Tanu weds Manu, Kangana Ranaut had an episode where a lewd crowd harassed the actress constantly while she was shooting for her scene.

Reveals a unit source “While shooting outdoors in Uttar Pradesh an unruly crowd started passing vulgar remarks to the actress and she was very disturbed by their behaviour. Madhavan is a very chivalrous actor. He saw to it that the mob was kept away from the shoot and spoke to her till she calmed down.”

Also adds the source, “Madhavan and Kangana have both become good friends. Both of them have struggled to get to where they are and now they are respected names in the industry.”

Madhavan and Kangana will be seen with each other for the first time in Tanu weds Manu.

Guys never noticed me in school: Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif is one of the most searched actresses on the internet, according to a survey, but she says back at school, she "went unnoticed". Kat says her image during her school days was rather different from now.

"I never had a boyfriend, though I did have crushes on my senior guys. But they never noticed me," she says."You know, if a guy I liked approached me in the corridors, my heart would beat so fast I used to think it would explode. But then, what often happened was that I realised the guy was not coming to talk to me but just passing me by without a second glance. They didn't even notice me," Katrina adds.

Things surely have changed for the actress, often touted as one of the most desirable women in the Hindi film industry.And she has also come far from her dithering schoolgirl days. Now, she can eloquently speak about love and relationships.

"When you have your first relationship, you feel it is all rosy and start expecting the moon. You tend to go home crying if you were not given enough attention. But then, you get bored of doing that all the time and grow in the relationship," she says.

Looks like Katrina has clear ideas about what to expect in a relationship.And that perhaps is the reason why she has been able to handle her relationship with Salman Khan with such ease.In fact, she clearly seems to be the one who has handled the relationship the best, when compared to Sallu's other girlfriends.

But these days, Katrina is not interested in talking about her relationship with Sallu much, for she has been keeping busy promoting her forthcoming release Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and her sparkling chemistry with Ranbir Kapoor.

I am not partial says Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif is not amused by rumours that she is favouring one film over another. She has two releases – Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and De Dana Dan coming up in November but she is promoting Ajab Prem… more than DDD. She has dismissed this claim stating that it is because Ajab Prem… is releasing in the first week of November while DDD is releasing in the last week.

The rumours came up after she has been doing continuous interviews in Mumbai and Kolkata and will be going to Delhi for promotional events of Ajab Prem… In fact, she will also walk the ramp with Ranbir at Delhi’s Fashion Week to promote the film.

She is supposedly promoting it more because she is the one and only heroine in Ajab Prem…while her role in DDD is tiny and she has to share screen space with other heroines like Neha Dhupia and Sameera Reddy. She has, however, rubbished these reports and stated that she did DDD for Akshay as he stood by her in her early days in the industry.

Aishwarya Rai gets honored by People magazine

After lighting up the silver screen with her scintillating beauty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be seen gracing the cover of the famous People magazine. Not just the cover, the Indian raver considered to be the most beautiful woman in the world has gone the whole hog and has a full documentary of the 15 years of her career since winning the Miss World crown, waiting to hit the unsuspecting masses.

Lots of delicious crumpets of trivia will be revealed, that is for sure. Like for instance very few people know that she has been feted as the most beautiful Miss World ever and has been presented with a gold medal to celebrate her beauty and the exclusivity of the achievement. The edition will be replete with photographs of the gorgeous woman at various stages of what is an impressive and illustrious career. She is the quintessential high profile female, married to the most eligible catch of Bollywood, daughter-in-law of the living legend Amitabh Bachchan. She has acted in over 40 movies and many of them have been mainstream Hollywood productions.

The beauty of this woman is the talk of the world and “Pretty Woman” Julia Roberts couldn’t stop herself from commenting that Aishwarya is “without doubt themost beautiful woman in the world with amazing green eyes….” With a Padmashree and an Order of France under her expensive Dior belt, her fame is truly formidable. She deserves all the plaudit heaped on her. Not just facial comeliness, this Tulu lass has her heart in the right place as well. She willingly donated a hefty one crore to the soldiers during the Kargil war.

Every one is charmed by the juxtaposition of warmth and reserve that she possesses, that is why the people of Netherlands saw it appropriate to name their most enchanting tulip after the lady.The issue of People magazine featuring Nicole Richie and her baby caused the sales to plummet, we sincerely hope that our gorgeous “Ash” can make the magazine rise like a phoenix and the copies will be flying out of the stands before we one can say “Crazy kiya re…”.

I was scared walking the ramp with Katrina: Ranbir

Bollywood youth icon Ranbir Kapoor turns showstopper along with model-turned actress Katrina Kaif at the Rohit Bahl show of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week here but says he was nervous while sashaying the ramp with her.

"I was pretty nervous to face the stage with a veteran model like Katrina. The idea of walking the ramp with her made me go blank every time I thought of it. It was she who led me beautifully to the stage making me feel comfortable with her," says Ranbir, who was here with Katrina to promote their film Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani set for release on November 6.

Donned in Rohit Bahl's exotic collection Ranbir emerged in cream colour sherwani-style coat with pyjamas and Katrina had an embellished similar colour tunic to team up with him. With models such as Muzzamil Ibrahim, Carol Gracias, Jessy Randhawa, Nayanika Chaterjee and Lisa Hayden, Bahl's says his show at the grand finale of the fashion week was based on 'Exotic India' signifying the country's inherent luxury.

"My collection signifies the golden bird and the golden peacock which India was known before the British era. The collection is called 'Yasas', a name which the nation was once known by for its elegance and grandeur," Bahl says.

Bahl says Bollywood stars add an 'x-factor' to fashion shows besides the models on the ramp.
Appreciating Bahl's work, Katrina says, "Rohit has always been innovative, passionate and fearless about his designs and creations which make him the cherry of the cake. His designs have always left the audience applauding."

On Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani, she says love is ajab rather than gajab. "Love is more Ajab than Gajab. To the outsiders, it may seem ordinary but for the two in love, it's gajab or rather strange.

Salman-Asin turning enemies?

So much was talked about Salman Khan-Asin Thottumkal jodi during the shooting of London Dreams abroad. It was reported that their chemistry had affected his relationship with girlfriend Katrina Kaif. The latest we hear is that they have turned enemies.

The grapevine is abuzz with the news that all is not well between Salman and Asin. It all started after the actor completely ignored his co-star at an event which was meant for promoting their film London Dreams. He didn't even acknowledge her presence and left without speaking a word to her.

It is said that Salman had a cold on the day when the joint interview took place. In spite of his ill health, he used to come to the venue where the promotional event was supposed to take place. Assuming that the joint interview would take place then and there, Asin sat beside him. But sadly, he ignored her completely.

Has the lead pair of London Dreams turned enemies? You never know!

Ash, Hrithik to sing for Bhansali’s film

We were expecting Aishwarya and Abhishek to make an appearance at Hrithik’s big bash for his mom on Oct 25, but they were not to be seen.

Considering Hrithik is a co-star she’s currently working with in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film “Guzaarish”, she could have made a short visit as she stays just two lanes away from Hrithik’s house.

As far as “Guzaarish” is concerned, we hear Ash and Hrithik will be singing a song for the film that will be recorded by Bhansali himself.

This is the first time Hrithik will sing for a movie. Aishwarya had sung “Apun Bola Tu Meri Laila” along with Shah Rukh for “Josh”.

In “Guzaarish”, Hrithik plays a paraplegic. Aishwarya plays his nurse who is married, but falls in love with Hrithik’s character.

Apparently, the duo is learning Portuguese for the film too.

Kareena Kapoor tempted to put on weight

Nowadays, a female’s belly button seems to be grabbing more male attention than her curves. That’s the situation in Bollywood where many of the sensuous babes have already said goodbye to their curves.

Welcome the new crop of actresses with vital stats 31-23-31 and forget the outdated and out-of-shape 36-24-36. Kareena Kapoor, the trailblazer of size-zero fad in India, admits that occasionally she does feel like putting on some extra kilos but resists the temptation because being a fashion icon she has to remain lean and sexy.

Not just Kareena, other Bolly babes like Sonam Kapoor or Deepika Padukone possess killer, slender figures.

The fabulous Lara Dutta who was already in good shape also had to work hard to acquire a bod that looks sensuous in bikini. With this recent trend, fashion designers are happy too.

Designer Shahid Aamir was quoted as saying, “Today’s girls are a dream to dress. They’ve got bodies of international fashion standards and lend themselves naturally to the latest designs. What is more, none of them put on weight through the making of a film? So a designer doesn’t have to rush back and forth with alterations.”

This sounds great as Indian fashion scenario is fast catching up with international standards. Kareena says, “My size zero is what got the attention of an international clothes manufacturer. I will be launching a clothes line soon.” The lady knows that high-fashion clothes require her thin frame.

Now what? Think about other actresses, and you will find a whole lot of them in the same category whether it’s the athletic Bipasha Basu, lithe Priyanka Chopra or pencil-thin Kangana Ranaut. All are obsessed with being slim and thin.

So, while the size-zero obsession may have abated, the truly curvy babes in B-Town are few and far between.

Shilpa and Raj to be engaged

Shilpa Shetty is finally getting engaged tomorrow to the man of her dreams - industrialist Raj Kundra. A source informs, "The engagement ceremony will be a simple and private one held at Raj's 7th floor flat in Juhu. Shetty and Kundra to be engaged tomorrow in a hush-hush ceremony Shilpa Shetty is finally getting engaged tomorrow to the man of her dreams - industrialist Raj Kundra.

A source informs, "The engagement ceremony will be a simple and private one held at Raj's 7th floor flat in Juhu. It's very hush-hush and only close family and friends will attend. Shilpa and her family have decided to go ahead with engagement date after much deliberation and consultation with family astrologers, including her mother Sunanda."

Understandably, Shilpa was reluctant to have the ceremony in the absence of her sister Shamita who is currently holed up at the Bigg Boss house. "Shilpa was keen that Shamita too be a part of such a special event in her life but the time is extremely auspicious. Finally, she gave in to the pressure."

Shilpa's engagement outfit is a Manish Malhotra designed saree and choli in soft onion pink chiffon reflecting Shilpa's personality. Says a source, "The saree is simple with no embellishments like crystals or zari work, but a thin gold border.

The choli is vintage and in different shades of gold with gold tassels. The saree has been deliberately kept simple as Shilpa will be wearing heavy rubies, diamonds and emeralds in ornaments designed by Anmol Jewellers."

Kareena Kapoor finds it easy to bare

Since Kareena Kapoor is seeing Saif Ali Khan, it’s much easier for her to dare to bare. Bebo has done a steamy lovemaking scene with beau Saif in the yet-to-release Kurbaan and she admits that all the hoopla over it is much ado about nothing.

The Kapoor gal is quoted as saying, “Not once did I feel awkward while shooting any scene for the film. It’s always easier to shoot for romantic and passionate scenes with someone you are dating, because of the comfort level.

Bebo also loves the first poster of the film where she is showing her nude back. It’s all “symbolic”, believes the Kapoor girl, because the poster brings out the sensuality, love, passion and violence involved with ‘Kurbaan’. In fact, the movie’s first promo, featuring song “Shukran Allah”, shows a lip-lock between Bebo and Saif. It is also ensuring the initial publicity required for the film.

While shooting for the film, Kareena and Saif had full trust in their director Rensil D’Silva and producer Karan Johar and both the stars knew whatever they shot will come out “classy”. Well, the poster’s aesthetic yet simmering look is undeniable.

And Karan too believes the poster is “mind-blowing”. We do agree!

Nude scene in 'Jail' won't offend Moms: Neil Mukesh

He does a full monty in Madhur Bhandarkar's upcoming movie "Jail", but Neil Nitin Mukesh insists the nude scenes won't distract any mother because the narrative is high on emotional quotient.

"I was asked to strip down completely and the only question before doing the scene that I had in mind was - what would be my parents' reaction when they watch the film? Would they be ashamed of me as their son? But I think they'll be extremely proud of me as an actor to have gone ahead and done it with a lot of courage," Neil said in an interview here.

"In fact, no mother sitting in the audience will be distracted with the skin show in the film. My character Parag Dixit is extremely high on emotional quotient and people are going to be attached to that. I don't want anybody to notice the body in that scene and if someone still gets distracted, then probably he or she is not yet connected to the character," added the 27-year-old.But wasn't he apprehensive about going full monty?

"There was a slight hesitation initially in the sense that I was a bit shy in terms of taking off the clothes, thinking it was for a billion people. But I was confident that Madhur sir will handle it with a lot of grace and dignity, which he has," said the young actor who debuted in an unconventional role in "Johnny Gaddar".

Co-produced by Percept Picture Company and Bhandarkar Entertainment, "Jail" is the hard-hitting yet sensitive tale of an ordinary man who finds himself inside a prison due to a series of unfortunate events.Releasing Nov 6, it also stars Manoj Bajpai in a pivotal role with Mugdha in the female lead.

Asked about the controversy over the nude scene, Neil said: "I won't say it is blown out of proportion. It deserves the attention it has been getting because it is for the first time that an actor has gone ahead and done something like this. Though that was not the motive behind it; it was to actually project what really happens inside a jail.

"And it's a reality-based film, so we wanted to portray and show everything that actually happens with jail inmates. This is one of the most important, crucial and initial procedures that one really goes through in a jail.

"We couldn't take that off and go a step ahead because people who are law-abiding or have studied law and belong to the system would obviously know this is one process that has been completely ignored," he explained.

The actor, who was last seen in the hit movie "New York", also had to get rid of his muscular body for the role in "Jail".

"When I came back after doing 'New York', I was in the greatest shape of my life. But when I met Madhur, he told me to lose all my muscle and get into the character of Parag Dixit and leave Neil Nitin Mukesh aside," he said.

Not many know that the four-film-old actor tried his hand at the "method-acting approach" for the film.

"I adopted the method-acting approach for 'Jail' because otherwise I wouldn't have identified with the character. Somewhere on the screen it would have faltered and looked rehearsed. I didn't want to prepare at all before I did the scenes," he said.

"In fact, I asked Madhur sir to shoot the film in a chronological order from first to last and that's what he has done, so that I could live the life of Parag Dixit and the graph could grow that way," he added.

Neil's future projects include films with Pradeep Sarkar and Abbas-Mustan while his "Tera Kya Hoga Johnny" is waiting to roll out.