Dilip Kumar turns 91 : birthday special

Everyone from Amitabh Bachchan to Shahrukh Khan is his fan and the veteran star turns a year older

Born on December 11, 1922 in a Pasthun family from Peshawar, Pakistan Dilip Kumar was named Mohammad Yusuf Khan. Dilip Kumar studied at the prestigious Barnes school in Deolali near Nasik. His father Lala Ghulam Sarwar was a fruit merchant. Before he became a superstar, Dilip started his career as a dry fruit supplier and canteen owner in Pune. It was actor Devika Rani and her husband Himashu Rai (owner of Bombay Talkies) who spotted the hero in Dilip Kumar and cast him as the hero in their film Jwar Bhata in 1944. That was the veteran actor’s beginning of the starry journey, which became the film bible for most actors. Mohammad Yusuf Khan became Dilip Kumar thanks to Hindi author Bhagwati Charan who rechristened the actor. With a career spanning for almost six decades and 60 films to his credit Yusuf Khan became the undisputed king of romance and tragedy.

The legendary star has quite a few awards and accolades to his credit apart from the ones given by the fraternity. He won the prestigious Padma Bhushan award in 1991 followed it with a Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 for his contributions towards Indian cinema. He was also nominated to Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Indian parliament for a term.

Here are seven lesser known facts about Dilip Kumar:

1. It is believed that Dilip Kumar can speak quite a few languages, including English, Hindi, Urdu, Hindko and Pashto.

2. Dilip Kumar was the first recipient of Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1954 and shares the record for the most number of Filmfare awards won for that category with Shahrukh Khan with eight wins.

3. Before he changed his name from Yusuf Khan to Dilip Kumar – Uday Kumar and Vaaman Kumar were other screen names which were being considered.

4. Dilip Kumar is Bollywood’s first superstar who hails from Pakistan.

5. During his heydays as a star Dilip Kumar demanded a signing amount that ranged from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 11 lakh.

6. Dilip Kumar turned down an offer to work with Saira Banu because he felt she was ‘too young’ to be his heroine, eventually he ended up marrying her. At the time of marriage, he was 44 and Saira Banu was 22.

7. Dilip Kumar was awarded the highest civilian award by Pakistan in 1998, Nishan-e-Imtiaz

Source : Bollywood Life

Wanna See the Arjun Kapoor’S ‘TEVAR’?

Arjun Kapoor is all set to show his ‘Tevar’. No we are not talking about his attitude in real life but the actor will be soon seen in a film called ‘Tevar’.

The film which will be produced by his father Boney Kapoor is titled as 'Tevar'. The film’s name was with YRF but Aditya Chopra decided to give away the title to Boney Kapoor.

A source said, "Boney Kapoor wanted the title 'Tevar', which he realized was with YRF as it was a favourite of Yashji's. When Arjun told Adi (Aditya) that they were keen to name the film Tevar', he gave him the title without any further delay."

The film is a remake of Telugu action film 'Okkadu' and will star Sonakshi Sinha opposite Arjun Kapoor.

So, now let’s wait and watch how Arjun will show his ‘Tevar’?

Source : Bollywood Nazar

Dhoom 3 : Awesome bikes driven by Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra

Dhoom 3 Bikes
 

If you have been lusting for those BMW bikes ever since watching the Dhoom 3 trailer, this video would fuel your craving further. For on display in this montage are the awesome bikes driven by Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra in the film.

‘The Bikes of Dhoom 3’, the new video from YRF, takes us behind the scenes of some stunts and gives us a lowdown on the bikes. The bike that Aamir Khan’s character Sahir rides in the film is a BMW K1 300R. It is a 1293 CC bike with a 173 horse power engine.

The bike that Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra as Jai and Ali respectively ride is BMW S1000 RR. It is a 999 CC bike with a 193 horse power engine.

In the video we see the actors and also the body doubles doing some awesome bike stunts like the wheelies and the skids.

Dhoom 3 has Aamir Khan playing a magician-cum-acrobat-cum-thief who wreaks havoc in Chicago. An Indian cop and his sidekick, played by Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra, are flown in to nab this elusive, highly-smart thief.

Produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, Dhoom 3 also has Katrina Kaif playing an acrobat (watch her moves). The film hits theatres on December 20.

Watch ‘The Bikes of Dhoom 3’ below and some stills ahead:

Source : Apun Ka Choice

Was dating a South African girl, now single: Sidharth Malhotra

Sidharth Malhotra, 28, was this chubby Punjabi boy, who had never thought that he would become a star and have such a wide range of female following, from young girls to older women to firangis. His only connection to films was sitting and watching Yash Chopra films with his mother, till he assisted his mentor Karan Johar and finally got launched as one of his students. He loves his dog the most and has still not come to terms with being recognised as a star, something that he feels will happen with his next release Hasee Toh Phasee. In a conversation with TOI, he talks about his kind mentor Karan Johar, his ex-South African girlfriend and why he is impatient with his mother. Excerpts:

How did you come into films? 

I was born and brought up in Delhi and studied in an all boys school (Don Bosco) till Class XI, when I was lucky to have moved to a co-ed (Naval Public) that was a big thing with girls as your classmates. My dad was in the merchant navy for most of his life and retired 15 years ago, as my mum was missing him. He is now a consultant, but leads a retired life. I have an older brother, who is a banker. We would be among the few kids with all those imported cans and would travel to different countries every summer vacation. While pursuing my graduation from Bhagat Singh College in Delhi University, I started modelling. That's when I auditioned for Anubhav Sinha's film and got selected as one of the three leads. Adlabs gave us a cool contract where they gave us a place to stay in Mumbai and a small salary. This lasted for six months till Anubhav Sinha decided to make Ra.One when our film got shelved. I was 22 then. My parents and I knew Manish Malhotra through fashion in Delhi, though people thought I was related to him and through him, I got into Dharma and got to assist Karan Johar in My Name is Khan. That was the best film school I could have gone to. Karan knew that Varun and I wanted to become actors. We auditioned and were selected for Student Of The Year. 

How different are Varun and you? 

He is two years younger than me and we shared the same apartment in LA during our first schedule and he used to be the last to get up. We would work out and hang out together. He is very well-prepared for the industry. He has been an enthusiastic and over-energetic guy from the beginning. He is obsessed with chicken and I have never seen someone eat so much chicken. I don't know how he survives without any carbs or fibre. He is far more comfortable and confident of himself. He is more aware of the film world by virtue of being from a film family and having been exposed to actors and being on set from his childhood. He is very close to most of the actors. I am the more emotional, quiet, introvert kind. Varun is more in his own world, like he won't get affected if he is sure about something and will not care what you tell him, good or bad. He will do that thing the way he wants to, which is great. I think I am a little more lost as I come from a different background and the whole film world is new to me. It takes me that extra number of times to meet somebody to feel comfortable. He wanted to be a hero from the age of six. I had lived it for only five years, hence his awareness and comfort was more. During promotions, I was always lost. Every second person was Varun's friend or his father's friend or his brother's friend. Even now when we go to filmi parties, they have so much to talk to Varun and Alia, but when they come to me, they become blank and therefore I am most awkward and it takes me a little time. In my head it's just some stupid things. Though I am an actor, I am still a bit of a fan in my head when I meet a star and I have still not come to terms with the fact that I am in Bollywood. When somebody asks me for a picture, I still get surprised that they are recognising me. I think Hasee Toh Phasee will help me become an actor in my head.

Did you feel competitive towards Varun? 

We were aware of it. On the first day of shoot, while shooting the Radha song, I went upto him and told him, 'Varun, see we are both getting launched and people will pitch us against each other. I just want to say that none of us have to lose on this film and let us work as a team. We should tell each other to our face whatever we feel and we rather help each other than compete.' I remember him smiling that time and feeling that the load was off his chest too.

Source : Times of India

Bollywood Actresses Wardrobe Malfunction

Here's what happens when celebs let slip a little more than they tend to. Below are a few examples of some oops moments of bollywood celebrities… 

This dhak dhak girl of Bollywood is known to look extremely chic and elegant in all her western attires.

This time however this million dollar smile diva had to face little oops moment at a recent event.

However, the actress soon realized about the big slip-up and tried her best to cover it up.

At a recent event, this B-Town actress had to struggle hard to keep her outfit intact. Can you guess who this svelte diva is?

Anushka was seen having a hard time handling her loose Blue Gown.

Considered a style diva, Sonam Kapoor’s dress at a recent event was seen slipping down at frequent intervals.

Sameera had a little too much popping out, here and there, in this flowery net outfit. The outfit looks bold, but tacky.

Wrapped in a beautiful sari, this B-Town diva didn’t look quite at ease in her sheer attire…

Kareena had the poise and elegance wearing this traditional piece, but she was also seen hiding her assets time and again.

Underneath her perfect attire, this diva seems to have forgotten an essential garment.

The Dhobi Ghat actress, Monica Dogra’s dress at a recent event had her exposed more than she had planned to…

This newbie of Bollywood seemed a bit uncomfortable in her little black dress.

The Student of the Year girl, Ali Bhatt’s expression in the picture says how hard she was trying to keep her outfit along.

Nasha didn’t work quite well at the Box-Office, but Poonam Pandey sure knows how to lure and keep her fans amused…

Source : Bollywood Nazar

Why Salman Khan may not marry

Ageless: At 47, he is one of the most handsome actors in Bollywood. Salman has always been secure about his presence in the industry and even was seen teasing few actresses about their age. In an interview, at his humorous best, the actor also claimed he will marry this year and every year he will say  the same thing.

Nieces and Nephews are his kids: Salman known as the actor with a golden heart believes that his nieces and nephews are his own kids. He believes that one marries to have kids and he already has them, so now marriage isn’t vital.

Waiting for the right girl: The actor has always been questioned about his marriage at various press conferences, but he has simply chosen to reply by saying that it will happen when he finds the right girl. The actor dated popular actresses like Sangeeta Bijlani, Somy Ali, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Katrina Kaif and yet his never ending search for Miss Perfect hasn’t come to an end.

Deaf ear to best friend Aamir: Aamir Khan, who is known to be Salman’s best friend has also been upfront about his marriage in various media conversations. However, Salman being the real ‘Wanted’ groom for many brides conveniently chose to ignore his request. The Dabangg Khan never got upset with Mr.Perfectionist’s request, but even he couldn’t convince him to get into wedlock.

Too busy with court cases: He might have given enough excuses to ignore the question pertaining to his marriage and grabbed the number one position in the longest speculated bachelor list, but here’s a serious reason why he doesn’t want to marry. The actor has been surrounded with a lot of controversies and is fighting a case in Jodhpur court in the killing of a blackbuck. Hence, Salman has decided to marry only after courts give their verdicts. If the verdicts go against him, he will marry only after coming out of jail.

Source : Times of India

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'Jai Ho' Digital Poster Video

Sana Khan's Poster from Jai Ho Bollywood Movie :

After coming up with a still poster of the film, here the makers of ‘Jai ho’ have now released a digital poster.

The poster is personally painted by Salman Khan and it is learnt that the dialogues which the actor is speaking in background is written by him.

Salman tweeted, "Maine paint kiya, aapne click kiya and friday ko we made the poster. Aur yeh raha #JaiHoPoster ka digital avtar."

Watch the digital poster out here:

Source : Bollywood Nazar