Kangana Ranaut training to play desi Lara Croft

Kangana Ranaut is working pretty hard these days to acquire the desi Lara Croft image before she starts shooting for Krrish 2.

 She has been taking inspiration from Hollywood action flicks and is particularly inspired by Hilary Swank's role in The Next Karate Kid. A source said Kangana has been taking Karate lessons for quite some time now. Hilary had looked hot and at the same time tough in The Next Karate Kid and Kangana seems to be the perfect blend as well.

Talking about her rigorous training sessions, she said: "I wanted to be completely prepared physically before we kickstart the shooting for Krrish 2." With such gusto and ardour, it seems Kangana is all set to become the first tough woman of Bollywood.

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Paris Hilton snubs Kangna Ranaut

It was supposed to be a meeting that might have been a reconciliation of sorts for Bollywood actor Kangna Ranaut with international society swan Paris Hilton, after the confusion over claims of being the face of Paris’ brand.  But Paris didn’t have much to say to Kangna except for a cursory handshake at the party hosted to welcome her in Mumbai.

There was considerable confusion when Kangna made claims that her staff had been contacted by an agency to endorse Paris’s brand of accessories. The fashionista denied it and on her arrival to Mumbai, clarified that she is the face of her own brand. The party that ensued on her touchdown to Mumbai saw an eclectic guest list, which surprisingly also included Kangna and one of her staff members.

“We have Kangna on our guest list and she’s here for the same,” confirmed hotel staff. All eyes were on the duo when Kangna went up to Paris and greeted her.

“Kangna made several attempts to speak to Paris Hilton at the party, but she got mobbed as soon as she entered the venue. The host of the party Queenie graciously introduced Kangna to Paris, but she just flitted past her even before Kangna could say a ‘hi’ to her,” reveals a source present at the party.

Kangna made another attempt to get close to Paris, but the latter was busy posing with others and enjoying herself so she couldn’t apparently find the time to talk to the actor. “Just before Kangna decided to leave (post 2am), her companion went towards Paris to try and get a word with the hotel heiress. Paris continued pouting and posing for her fans. After a point, Kangna signalled her staff member to leave and both of them walked out of the party in a huff,” adds the source.

I loved Bipasha Basu: Paris Hilton

Introducing her line of handbags may have been the primary agenda of Paris Hilton’s maiden visit to Mumbai last weekend, but the heiress is ensuring she makes the most of her time here. In between events and launches related to her brand, Paris met and bonded with big names from Bollywood, the music fraternity and top business houses. And arguably the biggest outcome of her trip may be a Bollywood film.

Since she made her Hollywood debut in 2005 with House Of Wax, the actor admits she’s received hundreds of scripts from Indian filmmakers. But she has never had time to consider them. This visit, though, may have been the turning point.

“It’s not like I didn’t like those films. Some had interesting scripts with good music and great actors, but I’ve never had the time to fly to India for filming them,” says Paris, adding, “But now that I’ve visited the city and seen everything for myself, I’m definitely going to consider it more seriously.”

She admits that even a few Indian musicians have approached her to meet and discuss possible collaborations, but it’s going to be “difficult to make time for everyone.”

On Saturday night, Paris interacted with several Bollywood stars at a party hosted in her honour. “I met more than 150 people; it was a lot of fun. I loved Bipasha Basu. She’s absolutely gorgeous and really cool. I bonded with VJ Anusha too,” she gushes.

Paris’s handbag range is the first of her 17 product lines to hit Indian markets, in a tie-up with Brand Concepts, but she’s unsure of what she’ll launch here next. “The thought of introducing an apparel line here excites me. I also want to incorporate India in to my designs. I’ve noticed the colours people like here, their affinity for gold and sparkle. I know exactly what I’d like to do. In fact, I’ve already started working on it,” she informs.

Ask her if she wanted or would consider appointing an Indian celebrity as the face of her brand here and she insists, “I’m the only brand ambassador or face of my brand. I have never hired anyone to do that job; it’s only me.”

Paris promises that she’ll return to India soon, hopefully to launch more of her products. Currently, she has her hands full with a number of projects, including handling a successful Moto GP team, producing music (with Afrojack), starring in TV shows and acting in a Hollywood film. She adds, “I’m also opening a beach club in the Philippines, following which, there will be a chain of boutique hotels.”

Source: hindustantimes.com

Wish Aamir was single: Kangna Ranuat

Tonight while making an appearance on a popular TV chat show, Kangna Ranaut reveals the one for whom her heart beats most in Bollywood!

Talking with celebrity host Simi Garewal, Kangna who believes that acting is her passion and she wants to make her mark in Bollywood, said, “I would like to be a part of classics. I am a gifted person. I want to be a part of cinema that is remembered.”

Besides cinema, Kangna gets candid on the personal front with Simi when the host asks her as to what attracts her to men. The actress said, "I get attracted to intellectual people like Mahesh Bhatt.”

And among the Bollywood biggies, her heart beats for Aamir Khan and she wishes he was single.

Further talking about her new-found-love on the show, she said, "The guy I`m dating is not from Bollywood. In fact, he is an English scientist who talks about such significant things like the genesis of cancer. They are saving lives and we are just making movies!"

Well, given Kangna’s track of romantic liaisons, we can only wish her all luck and hope this time the girl has found true and real love.

Kangana Ranaut dating an English doctor

Kangana Ranaut revealed on Simi Garewal’s chat show, ‘Indian’s Most Desirable’ that she is in love with an English scientist cum doctor. Talking to Simi Garewal in her chat show ‘India’s Most Desirable’, Kangna said, “I’m in a relationship and this guy is a very nice guy.”

“I’ve known him for a year and a half ... he is a doctor and a scientist. I met him in India, through a friend. We travelled together. We lived together. But his job is so demanding you know. He lives in a lab for days and days ... Worse than me. He is a very good musician. He plays the guitar. Every time he’s played for me, it has been amazing … magical”, she added.

In the past, she dated Aditya Pancholi and Adhyanan Suman but neither of her relationship was successful. Speaking about her past affairs and her present beau, the actress said, “Yeah, it’s a long distance relationship but then it’s not something which is going to lead to marriage so soon, you know. I find it much better because I have been in relationships with men who can completely suffocate you... I want my space for sure, and long distance works big time!”

Kangana Ranaut desires Anna Hazare!

"I desire Anna Hazare!" Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut surprised her host Simi Garewal with this candid admission on the show India's Most Desirable.

Apparently when Kangana was asked by Simi who she thinks has redefined their status to become a symbol of desirability? She replied, "Well desirable has its own definition you know. If I have to give you a really honest answer you know and that that might just put you off, you would say you're crazy, I want to name a person, you're going to slap me on my face. I desire Anna Hazare."

On being asked how she feels about having a sense of fashion, Kangana said, "Honestly I still don't know I'm that fashionable. May be people around me just dress up bad! You know trust me, when I came to Mumbai, now today I have money I can buy the biggest brands, now it will be very sad if I dress up bad, but when I came new I hardly had money and I would just pick up anything and wear it and I would be written about. Every where. Oh we like this girl, she is so fashionable and all that. So that was a surprise for me. But sometimes I cannot understand why people dress up, it's amazing you know, they dress up so bad! Even the richest people, they wear the most expensive clothes and they dress up bad. So I've come to this conclusion that people around me dress up bad."

Tanu-Manu sequel also set in UP

The hugely successful " Tanu Weds Manu", starring Kangna Ranaut and R Madhavan is all set to return to UP - Kanpur in the story, Lucknow, on location - for its sequel. 

According to the film director, Aanand L Rai, there were initially no plans of a sequel to the movie. "But while working on another project, I hit upon an interesting story idea - one that required the same characters and the same space if it had to be told. And so, it made sense to come up with a sequel," he says. About shooting in the same locations in UP as he had the last time, he adds, "The story, the people, the atmosphere is bringing us back." 

The writer of "TWM", Lucknowite Himanshu Sharma is also working on the sequel. "Aanand and I had been contemplating a sequel to "TWM" and only three days back we decided to go ahead with it," he says, adding, "So now we are working out the final script."

Telling us a bit more about "TWM 2", Himanshu says, "This time the story will be more crazy than the previous one. We're going all out for a mad rom-com. The audience will love it."

The makers are keen on roping in Kangna and Madhavan for the sequel as well. While things are still in the nascent stage, Rai says that that's the plan. "Since we have just hit upon the idea we are trying to work things out," adds Himanshu.

We have issues with Kangana, admit Rascals' producers

The producers of David Dhawan's forthcoming film Rascals have confirmed that they have some issues with Kangana Ranaut, who is playing one of the female lead in the film.

Directed by Dhawan, Rascals is an action-comedy starring Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, Kangana and Lisa Haydon.

B-town is abuzz with rumours that Kangana has demanded more money from the producers.

The actress did not attend the music launch of the film, nor was she present for the launch of its first look.

"We do have issues with Kangana. She has this starry attitude," said co-producer Sanjay Ahluwalia.

Rascals is produced by Sanjay Dutt, Sanjay Ahluwalia and Vinay Choksey.

The film releases on October 7.

Source: NDTV.com

Kangana Ranaut abuses her ex boyfriend Adhyayan Suman on phone!

What’s going on! Once lovers are now haters - Adhyayan Suman, who dated actress Kangana Ranaut for a year, now claims that his ex-girlfriend only knows how to use and abuse.

The couple, who starred together in the film Raaz - The Mystery Continues, had an ugly breakup in the year 2009. Adhyayan Suman’s relationship with Kangana came to fore again when it was reported that Ranaut had falsely claimed to have been approached as the face of Hollywood celebrity Paris Hilton’s brand in India.

Adhyayan then made a statement that it was he who introduced Kangana to Paris Hilton. Now, he says that his ex-flame is making his life hell over that statement. “Kangna only knows how to use, abuse and throw. She has flooded me with abusive calls ever since the truth about her fake claims came out,” Adhyayan tells a daily.

Though Kangana always maintained that her relationship with Adhyayan Suman ended amicably, Adhyayan now alleges that Kangana ‘destroyed’ him during their year-long relationship. He even went on record to say that Kangana’s aides have been calling his mother and harassing her.

Kangana Ranaut chose not to comment on the situation, a source close to the actress says that this is all for publicity.

Adhyayan Suman introduced Kangna Ranaut to Paris Hilton!

There's much talk about who all are representing Paris Hilton in India, and have or have not approached Kangna for an endorsement - while the ones who have no clue about all the fuss here in India are Paris' own reps!

Paris Hilton's first touchdown in India was bound to create ripples - but her name is making waves even before her arrival. A few weeks ago, B-Town hottie Kangna Ranaut said that she had been approached to endorse Paris Hilton's line in India. Later, a PR from an event company saying they were Paris' India representatives rubbished Kangna's claims, and rubbed in the point embarrassingly with a curt, "Paris does not need a face to represent her anywhere in the world," and alleged that Kangna was using Paris' name for "cheap publicity".

The plot thickened when Kangna's ex-beau Adhyayan Suman said that he had introduced the actress to "good friend" Paris Hilton in Dubai, but Kangna, on her part, denied ever meeting Paris and said that the talks of being the face of her fashion line had taken place through representatives on both sides, but they did not materialise.

But now, the egg seems to be on the face of the offended party as the PR agency who denied that Paris had ever approached Kangna, has been disowned by the international socialite's official spokesperson! Confusing? You bet it is.

When DT tried to make sense of the situation and contacted Paris Hilton's official spokesperson in Los Angeles, Dawn Miller, this is what we learnt. Miller was first forwarded an e-mail from Pragya Narang, the senior partner and public relations head of Creme Talent Management, in which she had said, "Paris is a global mega star and is extremely miffed at these false, fabricated and bogus reports that Ms Kangna Ranaut is all set to be the face of her fashion line in India. Paris does not need a face to represent her, anywhere in the world. 

As per Ms Geetika's (Kangna's publicist's) claims of receiving a business query from an international fashion brand, Kangna or her representatives are in no position to name Paris Hilton Fashions as the brand in question, because they are well aware that Kangna was never approached or offered such a deal from Paris. As for Kangna's claim that she has never met Paris, we still stand by our earlier statement that Kangna has indeed met Paris in Dubai, courtesy Paris's close friendship with her ex-boyfriend and actor Adhyayan Suman. 

When they were dating, Adhyayan introduced her to the biggest names from the world of film and fashion, including his friend, Paris. Paris does not even remember meeting Kangna, let alone making her the face of her brand in India. She is contemplating taking legal action against Ms Kangna Ranaut for using her name for cheap publicity."

To this, Miller told DT, "On behalf of Paris Hilton and Paris Hilton Entertainment, I can confirm that we are unaware of any of the reported events currently in the press in India. Only Paris Hilton Entertainment is authorised to make business deals and represent Paris Hilton in India. Please direct any future inquiries to Paris Hilton Entertainment for confirmation. Closer to the date of the trip, we will issue an official press release to provide more information. Paris Hilton looks forward to her first visit to India."

On being asked if there had been any talks about Kangna being approached, Miller replied, "We are unaware of any of such discussions."

When Narang was told about Miller's comment about her not having the official stamp to represent Paris, she said, "This is surprising. I was asked to handle Paris's business queries in India by Jamie Freed. I will get back to Jamie on this. I have never interacted with Dawn Miller."

Jamie who? He is Paris Hilton's manager, apparently. But when we got back to Dawn Miller asking if Freed could have been in touch with Pragya Narang, Dawn reiterated, "No. I speak on behalf of Paris Hilton Entertainment and Jamie Freed." He said, she said? For now, it's only 'They all said, boo!'

Source:Times of India

Now Kangna Ranaut's a bikini babe!

Kangna Ranaut has donned a bikini in Rascals for the first time. The actress speaks about joining the league of Bipasha Basu and Kareena Kapoor in the hotness stakes.

Was it daunting wearing a bikini for a film?
I'm a city girl now, so it wasn't a shocking concept for me. I might wear a bikini if I go for a swim, but it does feel odd wearing close to nothing on a shoot - that too with the whole unit around, fully clothed! It makes you conscious.

What convinced you?
David (Dhawan) sir said he'd like me to wear one for the scene. He didn't say it was compulsory, but with almost every actress donning one, it becomes almost essential in a film like Rascals. I'm not known for my item numbers or bikini scenes, so I took it up as a challenge. I didn't want to be known as someone who can't do it.

Did you work out for it?
David sir was very clear that he did not want me to get super lean and lose all my curves. He specifically told me he wanted me to look like a woman and not like a little boy! Kalpesh, who's been my trainer for a few years now, stopped cardio for me totally. I was doing some weights but mostly freehand exercises to enhance my curves and look feminine and sexy. For a week before the shoot, I avoided eating fried or sweet stuff.

Sonam Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut - the futuristic fashionistas!

Day 2 of the Lakme Fashion Week saw designer Swapnil Shinde use plastic as a fabric for his clothing line!
 
Day 2 of the Lakme Fashion Week saw designer Swapnil Shinde use plastic as a fabric for his clothing line!  The plated plastic was draped beautifully on his showstopper dress and we couldn't help but ask the designer which actress in Bollywood could pull it off.

"Definitely Kangana Ranaut! She has what it takes to carry off something as experimental as a plastic outfit! Sonam Kapoor is another actress who can do it. I loved the way she carried herself in that Jean Paul Gaultier Couture gown at Cannes" said Swapnil in a chat with TOI.

Speaking on plastic not being eco friendly, the designer clarified, "I am not going to make many pieces like these. It was just something I thought was creative. "

Swapnil's brilliant plastic outfit indeed became the highlight of Day 2 of the Lakme Fashion Week.

Watch busty Kangana Ranaut in bikini from ‘Rascals’

Kangana Ranaut is playing her cards safe; she is no more a disturbed girl in her films. After playing a vivacious small-town girl in Tanu Weds Manu, she will be seen doing comedy in Sanjay Dutt’s first production Rascals. Not only has Kangana acquired a well-shaped body, she is looking bustier then before in Rascals promo, which also stars Ajay Devgan and Sanjay Dutt

The trailer shows her in a sexy bikini, wearing glares, followed by assistants, and one couldn’t stop raving about her better assets. The actress, who was pencil-thin, has indeed worked on her lithe frame. But many are of the view that it’s a gift from doc rather than God. Earlier, Kangana is believed to have gone under the knife for fuller lips, which were quite prominent in her films Raaz 2 and then Tanu Weds Manu. The actress blamed her pouty lips on a sea-food allergy while others thought it’s a bee-sting.

The movie also stars the handsome Arjun Rampal in a cameo role, while Ajay Devgan and Sanjay Dutt play the rascals. The movie was supposed to release in July but was delayed. Director David Dhawan was supposed to do Partner 2 first but because of the unavailability of dates of the actors involved with that film he started working on Rascals.

Hot Kangana dons Bikini for RASCALS

The first theatrical trailer of much touted film Rascals is out. The All The Best and Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin stars, Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt are once again at their comic best. But what drags our attention is the sizzling hottie Kangana Ranaut, who for the first time dons a sexy bikini and shows off her curves. With this Kangana too joins the bandwagon of Bikini Babes in Bollywood.

Do let us know what you think about Kangana's latest glamourous avatar. Does she have that oomph factor?

Rana Daggubati to romance Kangana

After wowing audiences with her performance in Tanu Weds Manu, Kangana Ranaut is set to do another love story titled Kris And Suri. This time, she romances southern star Rana Daggubati.

It is third time lucky for the pair who missed out on working with each other in Dum Maaro Dum and Department.

Confirms a source, "Though Rana Daggubati is shooting for Department and Kangana is tied up with I Luv NY and the Ishqiya sequel, both loved the script so much that they readily gave dates for the film. It goes on the floors in October."

The film, directed by Rajshree Ojha and produced by Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd, will have a very international and urban vibe to it.

A source connected with the film reveals, "People who have loved Kangna in Tanu Weds Manu are going to love this film even more. It's a very different take on love. Also, Kangana will be given a very modern look in this one. The director was really keen to cast Kangana opposite Rana. She was keeping her fingers crossed since the efforts to bring the two together in the past have failed terribly."

A source close to Kangana adds, "Kangana had a lot of fun doing Tanu Weds Manu and she got tremendous response for the film. She was looking forward to another sweet love story to come her way."

While the actress remained unavailable for comment, Rana said, "I'm working on two films currently, Department and Naa Ishtam (Telugu). I haven't signed anything else as yet."

Krrish 3 wasn't for me: Kangna Ranaut

Actress Kangna Ranaut talks with MM.com about tackling the comedy genre in her latest release, 'Double Dhamaal'

Curly haired beauty Kangna Ranaut seems to have finally broken out of the mould of the psychologically complex characters she is usually seen playing. Riding high post the success of Tanu Weds Manu, she assures audiences that Double Dhamaal, which releases on Friday, is an absolute laugh riot. Excerpts:

How different is the treatment of Double Dhamaal as compared to Dhamaal?
It's a continuation of the old set up with the four boys along with Sanjay Dutt, but there's more dhamaal as Mallika Sherawat and I have been added to the star cast (smiles).

How did you get associated with the sequel?
The film was offered to me and I liked the script. It's a hilarious film. People will be rolling on the floor with laughter!

What is the film about?
The film is about two teams of people trying to con each other, which land them in hilarious situations.

What is your role in the film?
I play the role of Sanjay Dutt's secretary.

Is it true your role is inspired from Jaya Bachchan's role in Sholay?
No, I think the media has made its own speculations because there is a scene similar to one in Sholay. But even then, it's completely different.

Which co-star from the film did you have most fun with?
Everyone was fun but I spent the most amount of time with Riteish and Ashish.

You seem to be enjoying doing a lot of comedy films recently. Please comment.
Yes, I am glad I am being offered a lot of comedy films now.

Have you stopped being typecast for portraying complex characters?
A lot of people are saying that I have successfully reinvented myself and with the success of Tanu Weds Manu, people are obviously accepting me in comedy genre.

Reportedly, you and Ajay Devgn do not share a friendly equation anymore. Is it true?
Ajay and I have never been friends, but I share a very comfortable working relationship with him.

What are your upcoming projects?
There's One And Only with Chirag Paswan, Rascals and Tez. I have also been signed on to Ram Gopal Verma's Department.

Is it true that you have turned down the sequel to Krrish?
I'd love to work with Hrithik again, but this film wasn't for me.

Kangana's Big Sacrifice

It was reported earlier this week that Kangana Ranaut's two producers Ratan Jain (Tez) and Bhushan Kumar (I Luv NY) were having an issue over dates.

Apparently, to resolve the problem Kangana has come up with a 'sacrificing' solution.

The issue was that Jain urgently required her for a day's shoot in London and Bhushan wasn't able to let her go. The tussle for dates went on for several days, with no solution in sight.

A source from the crew informs, "Kangana decided to sacrifice her only weekly off! She flew to London on Saturday and went straight to the sets of Tez. She will be back today and will immediately head to Bhushan's shoot."

The actress is also due to perform at IIFA in Toronto later in the month.

The source adds, "It is extremely demanding as the actress has been down with a viral fever over the week. Now, she is working on a 70-hour shift! But with heavy money riding on both films, she feels this is the only way to ensure things happen as per plan." Kangana's spokesperson confirmed the story.

The new sexy retro widow: Kangna

Kangna Ranaut copies Jaya Bachchan's Sholay look for 'Double Dhamaal' The retro Bollywood widow is all set to come back in Indra Kumar's next. Double Dhamaal sees Kangna Ranaut play a character inspired by Jaya Bachchan's role in Sholay. Says a source from sets, "The quintessential widow form Sholay is back with Kangana in DD. Inspired by Sholay's iconic vidhwaah (widow), played by Jaya Bachchan, the director has styled KR in a similar look for one of the scenes in the film. Instead of wearing normal clothes required for the scene, the director told the stylists to give Kangana an old white saree, just like the ones widows in old films wore." Indra Kumar confirms, "It is a spoof a funny scene all in good humor. We are not making fun of or passing derogatory remarks on Jayaji and Sholay. It's just that in earlier times all widows were stereotyped. They wore white sarees and would only cook gajar ka halwa and alu parathas for their mothers. The particular scene, with all the other actors, is a spoof where she is in a widow's garb with minimal make-up. In the film, she plays a modern, smart and sexy young secretary to Sanjay Dutt."

Revealed: Kangana and Salman's very late-night meeting

Kangna Ranaut drops in to meet good friend Salman Khan at a late-night shoot; stays on till the wee hours of the morning Salman Khan had an unexpected visitor while shooting for Bodyguard on Wednesday night it wasn't SRK, it was Kangna Ranaut! Apparently, Kangs was out with friends around midnight and made an impromptu detour to meet Salman when she heard that he was shooting at Filmistan Studios. Four hours She was seen waiting patiently and chatted with Khan's friends and brother-in-law, producer, Atul Agnihotri. Sallu joined them soon after. Ranaut was on the sets for around four hours and was later spotted leaving in Khan's car. Their dosti is around a year old. Kangna was to act in Salman's home production directed by Mahesh Manjrekar but script changes got the film shelved. Kangna was the only actress who attended Salman's wrap-up party at his Panvel farmhouse. Kangna, Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn even made a special appearance for Salman's Ready, at the actor's request during the film's Bangkok schedule. While there had been reports of Somy Ali and Salman re-establishing their relationship in Bangkok, Sallu and Kangna's midnight rendezvous appears to have put to rest any doubts regarding this special dosti in B-Town! The two are single and eligible. Watch this space to see where this friendship goes. SAL HELPS OUT On February 18, we reported ('With a little help from SK') that Sal had helped Kangs market Tanu Weds Manu at her insistence. The Dabangg star had advised her on how to go about it. He even called the channel heads of Colors and Sony to drum support for the film on the channel's daily soaps and reality shows. KEEPIN' CLOSE On August 16, 2010 ('Kangna in the Khan clan?'), we told you how B-Town was abuzz about the growing dosti between Salman and the Ranaut girl. The two were slowly but surely becoming close and everyone was talking about it, with the bonding being discussed at dinner parties in star homes.