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They may be celebrities in their own rights and with their own,huge fan following but they have a mutual respect for each other.
When Amitabh Bachchan and Mohanlal came together recently in Mumbai at the premier of their Malayalam film Kandahar,the superstars spoke with admiration about each other.
Respect for reporters
Rani Mukerji,who plays a crime reporter in No One Killed Jessica, is of the opinion that one should respect and salute the profession. She,in fact,found the job of a crime reporter risky and difficult. When we see crime reporters on TV we do not understand how difficult and risky their work is. I think in a day-to-day life,crime reporting is more risky as they are unaware of what assignment they would go for. They go to weird and dangerous places. Especially for girls,for whom it is tougher, Rani said.
No One Killed Jessica is based on the story of model Jessica Lall who was shot dead in 1999 by Manu Sharma,son of a Haryana politician,in a Delhi nightclub. The actress feels that through her character in the film,people will respect reporters for the kind of job they do.
It is very fascinating profession where the basic job requirement is to be fearless and brave and she was happy to portray the character. At a time when people are concerned about their own lives and care for no one,everyone stood up for a girl whom they dont know. It showed that people of India are together in their fight for injustice.
Presidential Shoot
That Shah Rukh Khan has a huge fan following the world over is a given. What was,however,surprising was the fact that even Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is an admirer of the Bollywood superstar.
When the Russian President was in Mumbai recently,he squeezed some time out from his busy schedule to drop by on the sets of Ra.One to meet Shah Rukh. Medvedev was also equally excited about meeting SRKs co-star Kareena Kapoor and even told her how popular her late grandfather Raj Kapoor still is in his homeland Russia. The President saw one shot,chatted with the actors,but had to soon bid them good-bye.
Meanwhile,busy schedule apart,SRK spent Christmas in Goa with wife Gauri,friends Arjun and Mehr Rampal and Tusshar Kapoor.
A learning experience
Shazahn Padamsee is all set to reveal her on-screen chemistry with veteran actor Ajay Devgn in her upcoming flick Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji.
Ask her about the experience of working opposite such an experience actor and she quips, Very few girls of my age get such opportunities to work with superstars. I got to learn a lot from him,I mean acting is just not about portraying your character but also the reactions that you give for every word,and the elements happening in the scene. He is one such intense actor,a know-it-all. I was being a sponge on sets,absorbing all the good things around me.
The actress,who also did two films down South,says that doing South films was a learning experience for her. She further adds that this movie is her new start and with its release she will look forward to some really good projects.
A good mimic!
She may be just one film old but the Dabanng actress Sonakshi Sinha already seems to have made her mark in the hearts of her fans. The films success speaks for itself. What is not known about Shatrughan Sinhas daughter is that she is a very good mimic.
In fact,at a recent press meet,she was,on the request of some people,seen imitating Veena Malik as she talks and flirts with Salman Khan on Bigg Boss 4. Sonakshi blushed and batted her eyelids just like the Pakistani actress and even spoke like her bringing in loads of laughter from the crowd.
Salman was,however,not around to see Sonakshi in her elements but Arbaaz Khan was seen enjoying the moment.
Family status
It is very rare that one gets to see the real side of Ajay Devgn. When he is with his friends or on the sets of a film,he is full of fun and quick to pull peoples legs. But when he is with his family,he is a complete family man.
Recently at the promotion of their Toonpur Ka Superrhero,Kajol tripped and had a very bad fall. She was wearing very high heels and missed a step. Her husband,who was busy giving interviews,was very concerned and went across to her. The actress took it graciously and laughed,It is a good sign that the film will be a hit.
The couple ,then sat together to chat with the press before Kajol had to rush home as her little son Yug had woken up and needed her attention.
Heavy metal
He was one of the hot actors of his times and even had his female fans swooning and sweating after him. But this time for a change,it was Jackie Shroff who was sweating.
The actor was recently shooting for Aneesh Arjun Devs film Bhoot And Friends wearing a heavy costume of a Rajput warrior with all the elaborate metal work. Since the shooting was outdoors,the heavy dress added to the heat and agony component and the actor was sweating badly,but the professional that he is,he stood in the sunlight for almost four hours and completed the work without any complaints.
He agreed that It is all part and parcel of being an actor.
Bhoot And Friends is the story of young boy and his friends on their summer vacations. They get involved in hunting for a lost treasure. Jackie,who plays a ghost with magical powers, is also looking forward to this adventure flick.
With Onkar Kulkarni and PTI
