Katrina Kaif to turn director?

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif now wants to turn director. And she's pulling out all the stops to make sure this dream comes true, including roping in her her Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara co-star, actor/director Farhan Akhtar, to teach her the tricks of the trade.

"Katrina has always been someone who's very eager to learn. In fact, I think we are all always learning in some way or the other. I don't really consider myself qualified enough to be a mentor, but yes I would love to help in whatever way I can," said Farhan.

The camaraderie between the actors is evident, and not just on screen. At Kat's request, Farhan is now letting her edit one of the sequences of his forthcoming film Don 2.

"She wants to learn about post-production, and I was more than happy to let her edit one of the scenes in Don 2. Of course, I also warned her that I won't promise to include that sequence in the film," he grins.

For over a year now the actress has been looking to broaden her horizons and look beyond the screen.

First, she wanted to turn producer by purchasing the rights of a French film, and now she wants to play the captain of the ship with a directorial debut. Clearly, a film like Zindagi... directed by a woman director has inspired her even more.

Katrina says, "This is my second film with a female director after Farah Khan, and I have to say Zoya comes with her own sensibilities. I don't know if it's just because she is a woman, but working with her was a once- in-a-lifetime experience."

Gul Panag could teach Bipasha a thing or two

Gul Panag just returned to Mumbai from Toronto, and she used this trip to learn a bit about the custom rules at the Mumbai International Airport. After all many actresses such as Bipasha Basu, Anushka Sharma, Minissha Lamba have been detained at the airport in the recent past for non-declaration of goods!



Well, Gul has returned to Mumbai wilth some information... The lady was shocked to find that a 'polite custom official' at the Mumbai airport asked her if she had anything to declare. When Gul said no, he didn't even check her bag, and this left the actress wondering... She wrote on her micr-blogging site: When I asked the custom officer why he didn't scan my bag,he said ( after last f "high profile" cases) people are expected to self declare. So chat with MIA Customs Officer confirmed what I thought:- bags are scanned randomly & unless tipped off or 'profiled' - like world-over (sic).

Well, it's a good thing that actors are keeping their eyes and ears wide open these days especially at the Mumbai airport and around custom officials.

It Is a ruthless industry: Jacqueline Fernandez

While there are strong rumours that hot Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez and Bollywood director Sajid Khan are going around and that some people on the sets of `Housefull 2` even refer Jacqueline as bhabi, Jacqueline (amidst giggles) did confirm that first time in her life she was called bhabhi.



But she chose not to talk any further. "I am not comfortable talking about my personal life. I come from a different mindset and I don't like talking about certain aspects of my life. I need to maintain that. And I respect Sajid Khan," says Jacqueline basking in the glory of the stupendous success of her recent release Murder 2, with Emraan Hashmi.

With her very first solo hit, Jacqueline says that she has always understood the importance of having a hit, "but now it is clarified and confirmed that only if you give a hit and your films do well that you are in demand," she says. "My first two films didn't do well. And I am thankful to Bhattsaab who saw something in me when everyone else didn't," adds Jacqueline, who believes that Murder 2 is a big brand, a big movie and a huge franchise. "Because the original was a big hit, because what it did to Mallika..nobody is denying that it is a huge franchise. I couldn't have asked for anything more," she says.

But would having a godfather helped her climb the ladder faster? "Having a godfather definitely helps the way people perceive you, it leads to better things, then people don't bully you. But if you do it on your own it is a sweeter victory," she says.

While there have been umpteen number of stories and debates of who would wear bikini and who would not in Sajid Khan's Housefull 2, Jacqueline confirmed that no actress in Housefull 2 will be seen in a bikini. "Housefull 2 is going into a completely different zone. You won't see any actress from the film in a bikini. It is very family oriented," she said.

With a hit in her kitty, looks like Jacqueline is now taking a more serious approach towards her career and understanding the functioning of the industry in more clear terms. "When you are here for a while you gather a sense of maturity, you start understanding the professional bit. When I first came here it was all fun, laugh and giggles. Everybody was your friend. Later on you realise it is profession, it is business, people make money, people have transactions to make, we have to stick to that and be professional. If you think we are all friends, lets all party, let's be bumchums, it doesn't happen that way for sure," she explains.

And Jacqueline, who doesn't have a single friend from the industry, looks like has already tasted the ruthless side of Bollywood. "It is a ruthless industry. You don't know who is your friend and for what reasons. Therefore I find it very difficult having friendship with people I am working with. I have a great time going out with co-workers but I don't confide to anyone from the industry. At the end of the day they are my competition, so it is very difficult to confide in them. I don't expect them to become my friends and confide in me, too. They have a job to do as well," says Jacqueline.

So how does it feel coming home to an empty space? "I am not alone, I have my cats(giggles). Then I have my parents who come often. But I am very happy coming home to an empty house because I have met enough people outside, talked and talked and talked. Then I want a quiet place where I can relax and do what I want," she says.

Galaxy of stars in Hyderabad

Ramoji Film City is buzzing with action as two Bollywood movies and four Tamil films are being simultaneously shot there Here’s a low-down on what all is happening.
Madhur wooing Bebo?
Madhur Bhandarkar has flown into town and gone straight to Ramoji Film City to allegedly convince Kareena Kapoor, his original choice, to replace Ash in his film Heroine. What transpired between the two is under wraps but sources say Kareena has almost agreed to sign on the dotted line.
Bebo watching Saif
Kareena Kapoor has decided to spend some quality time with boyfriend Saif in Hyderabad because according to sources close to the actor she isn’t very comfortable with him spending too much time with co-star Deepika Padukone.
Though Saif and Deepika have always denied having an affair, during the making of Love Aaj Kal, everyone on sets were talking about their proximity and Bebo doesn’t want a repeat of that episode.
Also, though very much in love, everyone is gossiping about how the couple have recently been fighting and indulging in slanging matches a bit too often. So maybe they can make up at leisure at the non-tourist friendly Falaknuma Palace where they plan to stay for a day.
Tourists hound the stars
While Film City is thrilled to bits that it’s running full house, the actors temporarily living there are said to be an annoyed bunch as they have zero privacy. City tours are organised daily to the studio and ever since word spread that B-town stars are shooting there, tourists are hounding them.
They arrive in big buses and the moment they spot a famous face they get into stalker mode.
Poor Tusshar Kapoor who had gone to the gym for a work-out went running back to his room in five minutes after he was surrounded by sari-clad aunties who started taking pictures of him when working out.
Vidya Balan who is shooting for Dirty Picture is another one getting constantly mobbed. When she walked into her hotel, she didn’t realise that a wedding was going on there. But the moment a few guests spotted her, word quickly spread and almost everyone left the bride and groom to themselves and rushed towards the startled actress.
Saif mobbed
Saif Khan, who is here for a month to shoot for Cocktail with Deepika Padukone, was mobbed by the besotted hotel receptionists. The moment they saw him, they ran towards him and took pictures with him.
Actors crib they can’t even eat in peace as tourists there try to capture every morsel they eat. They just land up at the restaurants when they spot a star. On one day the stars were escorted back to their rooms via the kitchen in order to escape the crowds.
After complaining about getting mobbed and having random fans ring their room bells, actors have now requested for security guards to be posted on all the floors they are staying on.
Love is in the air
Just like how Kareena flew down to be with Saif, Vidya Balan’s boyfriend Siddharth Roy Kapoor is also said to be in town to keep his lady-love company after she wraps up shooting.
Movie time
Apart from bonding with friends Bebo wants to use this time to catch up with her Hyderabadi friends too. When someone asked Kareena how come she has friends in this city, she replied, “Why, am I not entitled to have friends?”
She is said to have hosted a private screening of the film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara for all her buddies here at film city as she too was very keen on watching the film.
On Wednesday, Tusshar Kapoor is organising a special screening of his pal Rohit Shetty’s film Singham.

No more ''Bol Bachchan'' for Genelia D''Souza

Genelia D'Souza would no longer be a part of 'Bol Bachchan'. Though she was supposed to star opposite Abhishek Bachchan in this Rohit Shetty film, there were some differences that cropped up between the makers and the actress over the last few days due to which this decision was taken. A hunt is now on for the second lead in this film that has Ajay Devgn and Asin topping the cast with Abhishek joining in as well.


“For Genelia, this could have been a big ticket into a big Bollywood commercial film”, a source said.
“In fact she was banking upon the film a lot since this Rohit has an impeccable record when it comes to delivering hits. Moreover the film is said to be a remake of a cult classic like Golmaal (the old one starring Amol Palekar) which means a successful outing was guaranteed,” said source.
However, Genelia would have to wait for a while now since there were issues that had started cropping up even before the film had gone on floors.
“All was certainly not well between Genelia and the makers of Bol Bachchan”, the source said. “Genelia was not quite happy with her role as she felt she deserved better due to her reasonably successful stint down South. On the other hand, the makers were not too happy with her either. The differences just did not seem to end and it was in the interest of both parties to call it a day.”
No one knows though whether Genelia was asked to leave or it was the petite actress who chose to walk out instead of cribbing about her role in the future. However, the fact remains that as of now there is a spot vacant for another girl to step in.

Jacqueline ‘bhabi’ on the sets!

Word is on the street that hot Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez and Bollywood director Sajid Khan are going around. Many a hearts might have broken on hearing this news, but reliable sources confirm that the two are more than just being professionals on the sets of ‘Housefull 2’ and are often seen sharing sweet nothings with each other.


Jacqueline recently split with her boy friend who was a Prince from the Middle East. Speculations were that the cause of rift was the growing proximity of the actress with Sajid.

However, with her recent successful release, ‘Murder 2’, the actress has been glowing with happiness, and the reason for that glow can be attributed not just to her new film alliances, but a rather special personal liaison.

If reports are to be believed then some people on the sets of `Housefull 2` even refer Jacky as bhabi. Moreover, Sajid`s sister-filmmaker Farah Khan is also aware her brother’s equation with the hottie.

Jacky, as the beauty is fondly called in the industry first met Sajid while doing an item number for his movie ‘Housefull’. Apparently, now the two are love birds.

Heroine to be revived with Bebo?

Quite a few names have been bandied as stand-in heroines since Aishwarya Rai Bachchan parted ways with Madhur Bhandarkar's ambitious new project, Heroine.



Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra are the main contenders to replace the pregnant Bachchan bahu. Now, Kareena Kapoor appears to have gained an edge over Priyanka Chopra. According to the latest buzz on Twitter and several blogs on Bollywood, Madhur Bhandarkar is flying down to Hyderabad to narrate the script to Ms Kapoor.

Now we all know Bebo is famously picky and Bhandarkar is reaching out to Bebo after the whole Bachchan fiasco. But let's hope Bebo agrees and Heroine is revived, fingers crossed Madhur!

Priyanka turns 29 on Monday

The B-Town sizzler is looking forward to spend some quality timne with herfamily as she turns 29 on Monday. "Heading home..LAs been amazing..but looking forward to seeing my family..my dad n my brother esp with everything thats happenin wanna b home," Priyanka tweeted couple of days back.



But the busy actor of Bollywood has already started working on her films as she tweeted on her projects and works: "Back in Mumbai. Loving the rains. On my way to set to shoot for Ra.One. Should be super fun." Meanwhile there is good news for her fans as a number of movies starrimg her are scheduled to hit the screens in the coming months.

On one hand she is busy shooting a cameo in the upcoming flick Ra.One featuring Shah Rukh Khan.
 At the same time the first trailers of Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 2' featuring Khan and Piggy Chops have already hit the big screens.

"Lemme know what yall think of the railer ........." tweeted Priyanka.
Released in 2006, 'Don—The Chase Begins' featured both Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka in the lead roles.

Hrithik’s looking forward to working with Kareena

Be it Subhash Ghai's Yaadein, Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Kunal Kohli's 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge or Rajshri's Main Prem ki Deewani Hoon...their fans adored them as a couple.



However call it their alleged linkup rumour or something else the two were not paired opposite each other for a long time. Stories about the awkwardness between the two resurfaced when Kareena allegedly refused to do a cameo in Karan Johar's Agneepath remake. The film stars Hrithik and Priyanka Chopra.

Hrithik Roshan has however cleared the air about the controversy by stating that he is looking forward to working with Kareena soon.

In an interview with a tv channel, the actor finally spoke about his rapport with Kareena. "I met Kareena at a party recently and we spoke briefly. In fact I am looking forward to working with her soon." The actor was mostly referring to Karan Johar's sequel of Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham.

Kareena however hasn't spoken about her equation with Hrithik. She chose not to answer the question at a press conference recently stating it had nothing to do with the product she was endorsing.

I''m quite ok with age: Amitabh Bachchan

Isn't age more of an issue with actors than with other people?
It's an issue with everybody. Finally you reach a certain stage, and there are cut-off dates – as in government services – you know, you can't work beyond a certain age... So they feel that this is an age beyond which you won't get the maximum out of a person, or whatever. I think sportspersons are greatly affected by this. They have limitations because of physicality; beyond a certain age, they will have problems. We have rare examples like Sachin (Tendulkar) or Rahul (Dravid) who're still there, or Martina Navratrilova, who have defied that.

But after a certain point, because of the age factor, you get certain roles according to your age. I can't possibly be playing a college student or romance a young girl. Ok, we made some exceptions in films like "Cheeni Kum" and "Nishabd", but they were more, I would say, about the unusualness of those stories. Otherwise you normally get to play the senior patriarch or the retired judge.
Or you have something unusual like "Paa". But this ("Bbudaah Hoga Terra Baap") was challenging because of someone's fantasy that he wanted to see me doing those kind of things again. It's physically exacting at this age. But because I'd made a commitment, and because there were these moments in the film – the singing, the dance and action – so I said ok, and somehow managed.

Did you ever experience any insecurity about growing older?
No, I'm quite ok with age.

No apprehensions? Did you ever wish you were younger, or experience something like a mid-life or quarter-life crisis?
God and life have been very kind to me. I've had the benefit of my profession, the opportunity to play different characters and roles, and work with some of the finest talent that the industry has had. That in itself is sufficient to last me a lifetime. I'm just fortunate that at this age I'm still getting opportunities to work and play good roles and I thank the filmmakers for that. But I would accept the process of life, the process of aging, and go along with it and say, I'm fortunate with what I have.

Do you have any retirement plans, or does the word 'retirement' even feature in your plans?
No, I'd like to go on working. I'd like to retire if my body gave up, because our profession requires a certain amount of stamina. There are two kinds of philosophies – either you feel that you've had enough and you don't want to do any more. Or, because of your minuses, I'd say, in a physical sense, you are now not acceptable to the audience. The audience says, 'We're not liking the way he's looking, we don't want to see his face anymore', and therefore you're pushed away. Rather than wait for that moment, I think that's a personal decision that one has to take.

Sometimes actors graduate to doing senior roles – I'd happily go into that and so long as I'm accepted, I'd like to keep working. When the day comes that my body can't move or it's so debilitated that it's not acceptable to the audience, then I'll stop.

Do you want to direct or produce – get into a more off-camera role?
I wish I knew direction. I don't. I'm just about managing to act.

That's a colossal understatement.
Well... it's a great temptation, having been in the business for 42 years...

And you've been in the business for so long, you'd understand the movies...
That's not always true. There are many times when I make a suggestion, and later realise how stupid I was because I really didn't know anything about it. I'd rather go with somebody guiding me. I'd like to follow, rather than lead.

Amrita Rao, a proud vegetarian

Bollywood actress Amrita Rao, a proud vegetarian, has shot for a new pro-vegetarian advertisement for animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.

The 30-year-old looks casual in a pair of shorts and a clingy T-shirt that reads "Powered by Tofu" in the ad, through which she proclaims: "I Am Amrita Rao, and I Am a Vegetarian".



"I call being vegetarian the Wow Rao diet. Wow because I know that being vegetarian is the best thing I can do for myself, the animals and the environment," Amrita said in a press statement.

"Pulses can get pulses racing, while corpse cuisine slows you down. Kick the meat habit and you'll look and feel better than ever," added the actress, who featured in films like Main Hoon Na and Vivaah.

Rao joins a growing list of celebrities like Lara Dutta, Pamela Anderson, Shahid Kapoor, R. Madhavan and Anil Kumble, who have teamed up with PETA to promote a healthy vegetarian diet.

Won''t host reality shows as Hindi is poor: Katrina Kaif

Half of Bollywood including A-listers like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are busy hosting reality shows, but actress Katrina Kaif says she won't try her hand there as her Hindi is poor.


Despite starring in a number of Hindi films, the British Indian actress is still not very comfortable with the language. "I do not take up hosting reality shows as my Hindi is not good, that might become a problem. I am also busy with my movie projects as I do 2-3 of them a year," Katrina said in reply to a fan's question while chatting on Airtel Talk2me.
 "I will definitely try if I get any chance," she added. The fan asked her why hasn't she applied for an Indian citizenship and Katrina said, "This is a slightly difficult task. All my sisters stay in London. Lets see what happens... we will try." When a police officer from Nagaland told the 26-year-old actress that she "looks good with Salman Khan", Katrina said, "Yes, he is a good friend of mine."

Sex and Salman sell: Neha Dhupia

We know that sex sells, and SRK does too. And one Bollywood beauty had rightly said, "Only sex and SRK sell." Yes, we're talking about Neha Dhupia, and if you can't remember her line-up of movies, it's not your fault.



But her quotable quote went down in history, and now it's repeating itself, albeit with a big change. While chatting with zoOm about her unforgettable statement, she made a little amendment to it, by replacing one Khan with the other. "Nowadays, sex and Salman sell," she said, breaking into peals of giggles. Quite a dabangg statement that one is. What say, dearies?

Cinema hasn''t given me great roles: Lillete Dubey

She has embraced age like no other actor, having played several matronly roles — from the lovable Professor of Always Kabhi Kabhi to the pushy mother in Paanch, an attractive, fun-seeking restaurateur in Kal Ho Na Ho, and more.

The latest in line for Lillete Dubey is Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine, which is now in a limbo. Lillete was to play Aishwarya Rai's mother in the film. 'I believe that Madhur will complete the project," says the actor.

Lillete says that she is still hungry for roles. "Cinema hasn't given me great roles. In my range, I've exhausted everything. I feel lucky that I still get work," she says.

And though she's played her share of older characters, Lillete says that she will not play a wimp. "I'm a spoilt actor. I began with Greek tragedies and classics in Barry John's academy. I'm not content with just any other aunty-type role. I came to the industry with 15 years of theatre experience and then did Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. The roles should have depth, which is why I chose to do a Pinjar or a Kal Ho Na Ho," she says.
Reports suggest that she was offered a role in Delhi Belly, which she turned down. "I don't want to do any two-bit role," she says. So, is she hopeful of finding a place in new age cinema? "I'm excited by the crop of young directors like Zoya Akhtar, who do fantastic work. I hope they come up with compelling roles, fitting for senior actors like me," she adds.

Up next, she will appear as Dev Patel's mother in John Madden's The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, alongside Judi Dench and Tom Wilkinson. "I shared screen space with Judi Dench and Maggie Smith. It was an amazing experience," says Lillete.

The most exciting bit for Lillete, at the moment, is her play, Adhe Adhure, which she's produced, directed and will act in. The play, which will premiere in Bangalore, is based on a classic written in the 1960s by playwright Mohan Rakesh. Lillete's daughter, Ira, will also make her debut in a Hindi play. "Mohan is little known in the world of theatre, and his language is so poetic. There have been scattered productions here and there, but no one has done a big production. So I bought the rights," she says.

Sohail in Dabangg sequel

While Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan were seen together in Dabangg, chances are that the third Khan sibling might make his presence felt in the Dabangg sequel.



While Arbaaz Khan, who produced Dabangg has already taken charge of the sequel as a director, there is buzz that the youngest Khan sibling has expressed his desire to be a part of the sequel as well.

Farhan, Hrithik & Abhay: The Bromancers

If it's a flick about male bonding and friends having fun together, then the cast of Excel Entertainment's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara is making sure that they go the whole hog in keeping with the spirit of the movie.



When we met the film's actors Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan and Abhay Deol in Delhi, the threesome convinced us that their bonding on the sets is the stuff 'bromantic' lore is made of! And there's no way you couldn't believe them, seeing the camaraderie on display.

We asked them if they had any pre-conceived notions about each other that were broken when they met on the sets. Even though Farhan has directed Hrithik in Lakshya, this is the first time they are facing the camera together. Abhay gave us the no-nonsense straight take first, saying, "I don't ever judge people because I often get judged myself. People say, 'We thought you were like this, but you aren't.' So, I don't judge. But I had a great time on the sets. It's a movie about friends going out to travel, having fun and indulging in adventures. That's what we did. I always thought Farhan seemed cool and chilled out, but was also intense. And he is exactly like that. I've known Hrithik for a while, and he's always been a gentleman. That part of him has never changed."

Farhan and Hrithik, meanwhile, convinced us that the three of them were actually bromancing each other on the sets. Said Farhan, "We came alone, and we went alone together! But seriously, it would've been sad had we not bonded. Abhay and I flew to Spain together and by the time we reached the hotel, I knew everything Abhay had done. He'd told me everything."

Before Abhay could react, Hrithik said, "I don't think anyone had any pre-conceived notions about anyone, so we just discovered more about each other. In fact, we really grew close. The only thing we didn't really do was get intimate!"

Before he could complete what he was saying, Farhan chipped in to say, "We got really bromantic with each other." Hrithik simply put the icing on the cake by concluding our conversation saying, "Yeah, he's right. We got so bromantic, to the extent that we had to stop just before getting intimate. Need we say more?" We think not!

Shahid Kapoor, Sonam bury the hatchet

Actors Sonam Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor were known not to be the best of friends while shooting for 'Mausam'. For starters, Sonam refused to do a kissing scene for the movie, and is known to have had a problem with the schedules and time lines.



However, with the film nearing its released date, Shahid and Sonam Kapoor seem to have kissed and made up. The two are have been extremely cordial with each other. While Sonam said that she got along fantastically with her male co-star, Shahid is all praise for the lady's sens of fashion, and insists that she has made him more fashion conscious.

With the trailers of 'Mausam' having gone on air, it's good that both SKs have put their differences behind, and are on the same page.

Kainaz Motivala’s dance love

Kainaz Motivala, the fair skinned actress that started her film career with Ranbir kapoor’s ‘Wake Up Sid’ landed herself a meaty role in Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Ragini MMS’. She was really appreciated for her performance in the horror film along with co-star Rajkumar Yadav.

Now, not many know that the actress was a journalist before entering the film industry and is also a very good dancer. Kainaz was a student of Shiamak Davar and has done quite a few dance shows with him. The lady says that she dances to stay fir and dance for her is also a very good stress buster. Kainaz recommends all her fans to dance and stay fit.

25 year old Kainaz, is definitely here to stay and we hope she touches new boundaries with her acting career.

The musical romantic comedy is all set to release on 9th September 2011. The first look of another musical romantic comedy blockbuster from Yash Raj Films “Mere Brother ki Dulhan” is out and all set to release on 9^thSeptember 2011. The most awaited blockbuster bollywood includes superstars Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif along with the musician turned actor Ali Zafar in the lead star cast.

It will be first film where Katrina and Imran will be sharing the screen space together. The movie is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.

I don''t rely on friendships for work, says Kangna Ranaut

Actress Kangna Ranaut probably has one of the highest hit ratios in Bollywood among the ladies today. Yet time and again she finds herself surrounded by rumours whether they’re about her having a high-handed attitude on sets or apparent fall-outs with co-stars.
Ranaut however says that she is not bothered by any such loose talk. “I don’t worry about people trying to pull me down all the time. I’d like to believe that it’s only because there must be something that I’m doing right. Success here earns enemies,” says the actress who’s already had two consecutive hits this year.
As for her detractors trying to run her down, she adds, “I know where this malicious gossip comes from. But I also know that it’s not uncommon in the industry for an outsider to be treated like this.
There’s so much insecurity in the industry... I know how hard it is for some to accept that an outsider with absolutely no filmi connections is catching up with them. But it’s a compliment if my peers percieve me as a threat.”
Incidentally, despite her bank of films Ranaut confesses that ‘she still feels like an outsider sometimes.’ “No one may want to admit to it but the fact is that for those with film connections - whether born into it or having star boyfriends - it’s almost like they have a right to do films, but outsiders like us have to earn it and fight for it every way. So I let my work do the fighting... The rest can sit tight and do all the talking... they can snigger at me all they like,” she smiles.
And while the actress continues her quest to join the top league, she is now also dodging rumours about her growing friendship with actor Salman Khan that hasn’t gone unnoticed.
In fact, there’s buzz about his friendship with her driving a wedge in his previous friendships. “Salman has been extremely supportive as a friend. I don’t understand why my friendship with him would make anyone insecure,” she quips.
Point out that all his friends especially girls have always stood to benefit in terms of work and she shoots back, ‘We are friends, but I’m not a Salman girl! I’m not the kinds to rely on friendships for work. I have made it so far without a Godfather, so why would I change now?” signs off Ranaut.