I have no respect for masala films: Kangana Ranaut

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Kangna Ranaut is in an explosive mood. May be it has something to do with the 'explosive' cinema that she has been a part of ever since she made her debut with Gangster.

From playing a gangster's love interest (which was straight out of headlines) in Gangster to re-enacting the trauma of Parveen Babi in Woh Lamhe and most recently expressing the dilemma of Senior Executive at a Call Center in Life In A Metro, Kangna has been busy making her own space outside a world which goes by the name of Bollywood.

While working in aforementioned films, didn't she feel like being a part of a hardcore Bollywood commercial film to at least stay in the reckoning during her relatively leaner period?

"Everybody asks me this. But I never felt like being a part of a hardcore Bollywood commercial film because I have no respect for such cinema", Kangna makes a shocking confession.

She continues, "It is like an immortal work of art. For me my movies are my heart-beat. I cannot do a stupid film in which people laugh while they are watching it. So I have to be very careful".

Seems like she detests such cinema? "Yes, because it hurts me emotionally and mentally when people make fun about the characters in the film. I don't like people making fun of movies and characters. You should be given respect in society and for the work you do."

In that case, is Fashion the kind of film which should get the actors in it the kind of respect she aims for? "I really hope so. Fashion will change the thinking of the society and what they think about the fashion world. I don't have a crystal ball to see what the future holds, but yes I do know that the film will do very well", says Kangna in a positive tone.

There has been long gap between her last film Life In A Metro and Fashion. Was a break like this planned? Replies Kangna, "It was not planned. Some times it just takes too long for a project to complete. Even Fashion for that matter took about 6- 7 months to complete. In fact I did a film in the middle called Roshan but it didn't come. It will now come out after Fashion".

Mallika Sherawat celebrates birthday in jungle

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The actress won’t forget her 31st birthday which she spent shooting in the mud and slime of the forest of Tekkady where it has been raining cats and dogs since last few days. To make things worse, the jungle is full of blood-sucking leeches.

If anything was left, Mallika was rendered immobile on the shooting location after slipping into the snake-suit she has to wear during the shoot. In fact, once Mallika puts on her suit, she can’t even go to loo for many hours.

Amidst all the hardwork and strife, the crew of ‘Hisss’ decided to bring some cheer to Mallika by throwing a birthday party after the day’s shooting on Friday.

Since Mallika loves to eat raw food (for health and fitness reasons) the crew arranged a cake that was made of vegetables and nuts. Even the food that was served had nothing but raw vegetables.

Mallika’s brother and the film’s co-producer Vikram Singh wasn’t there with the actress on her birthday but he reportedly spoke to her on the phone.

‘Hisss’ is being directed by Jennifer Lynch and has special effects by Robert Kurtzman. Mallika plays a snakewoman in it.

I am in a relationship with Ritwik: Neha Dhupia

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The couple who have kept their two-year-old romance under wraps have finally decided to go public with their relationship. “There has been a lot of speculation in the press about our relationship. There were stories about us not being together,” says Neha to which Ritwik adds, “People who needed to know always knew about our relationship. Also, now we are more comfortable with each other. So, I guess this is the right time to talk about our relationship.”

The couple, who cannot agree on the circumstances surrounding their first meeting (she says, it was at the Defence Services Officers Institute in Delhi; he says, she walked off when a friend introduced him) tell PEOPLE of how they grew in love as they saw each other through ups and downs, wins and losses, sickness and health.

Excerpts from the interview:

On past relationships

Neha: We’ve seen each other through different relationships. It was all cool. Looking back, it feels really strange. I’m the same girl who until about four years ago would step out of the room to give him and his girlfriend ‘alone time’.

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Priyanka is now a roadie

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There are better ways of stopping traffic than having the signals turn red, as Bollywood glam girl Priyanka Chopra proved to fashion designer Vikram Phadnis. That was a day ago. Now, Priyanka is set to be his showstopper at the Gitanjali sponsored Lakme Fashion Week where Phadnis will be presented as the Lux Show Time designer.

Wearing a short cocktail dress, Priyanka revelled in her moment under the sun. “The sun brilliantly complements the colours of my dress and skin tone,” she said. Phadnis agreed. “The Lux woman stands for charisma and glamour. Priyanka embodies these qualities,” he added.

Incidentally, the show coincides with the designer’s birthday and the double whammy will be celebrated with Shiamak Davar and his dance troupe setting the ramp ablaze. “Isn’t Show Time all about that?” asked Vikram Phadnis

Shilpa to sizzle with Abhishek and John

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After Desi Girl, it's now time for Shilpa Shetty to ‘Shut Up and Bounce’. That's the song in Tarun Mansukhani's Dostana that will air soon.

Producer Karan Johar says, "Shilpa has done a sizzling job but the credit also goes to Tarun and Vaibhavi Merchant (choreographer). Composed by Vishal-Shekhar, the track is an introductory song picturised on the film's stars John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan in Miami.

Tarun and Vaibhavi wanted a hot actress to be with them. We all brainstormed and felt that Shilpa undoubtedly has the best body in the business."

Tarun adds, "Vishal-Shekhar and I were bouncing all kinds of tunes when they both got fed up with me and said, 'Shut up and give me a song that won't bounce' and that became the catchword."

About choosing Shilpa, Tarun says, "She is the quintessential bikini babe. She was comfortable about wearing everything and is very dedicated. We were to shoot the song in seven days but completed it in four and a half."

A source close to Shilpa says, "The actress had stopped doing item numbers as people had stopped taking her seriously. She was concentrating more on performance-oriented roles. When Karan asked her to do the song, Shilpa wanted to hear it out.

The moment she heard it, she loved it and agreed instantly. Shilpa also loved the perfect amalgamation of her favourite people working with her which included apart from Karan and Vaibhavi, Manish Malhotra (designer), Mickey Contractor (make-up) and Latika (hairstylist).