Fenil and Bollywood

DNA (May 19, 2013)

Ranbir Kapoor, who recently shot for a special number with Madhuri Dixit for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani talks about his crush on her in a candid conversation with Karan Johar on HISTORY TV18’s Bollywood@100. Ranbir confesses, “I have always been an ardent admirer of Madhuri and her sex appeal is beyond compare to any current actresses.”

He adds that her understanding of the finer nuances of dance and music is mind-blowing, “It is awe-inspiring to just see her passion and dedication towards her work and dance.” He reveales that he was quite nervous while shooting with Mads, “I was really tense at the thought of putting my hand around Madhuri’s waist. There were so many dancers around us, which made me feel even more conscious.” He reveals that he begged director Ayan Mukherjee and choreographer Farah Khan to alter the end, so that he could give a peck on her cheek.

For over a month now, the series Bollywood@100 revealed various sensational facts about film stars and the Hindi film industry. The series culminates with a grand finale episode, where KJo will be seen in conversation with like Ranbir Kapoor, Zoya Akhtar and Anurag Kashyap. The special episode will also reveal the winners names of the most enigmatic public voting campaign to find out the ‘Greatest Ever’ in Bollywood.

Watch all the episodes of Bollywood@100 this Sunday, May 19, from 11 am onwards only HISTORY TV18 along with the Grand Finale at 5pm.

Ranveer Singh admits being impressed with Kapoor’s choice of films and acting prowess

Upala KBR (DNA; May 19, 2013)

Ask any actor to name his contemporary who has impressed him or her and the answer will be ‘I don’t see other actors’ films.’ Enquire about competition and the reply usually is: ‘I don’t consider anyone competition. I only compete with myself.’ It’s almost as if they are taught these lines at whatever acting school they attend at the beginning of their careers. Which is why Ranveer Singh is such a refreshing change. When asked which of the new actors have impressed him with their choice of films, he talked about two fellow actors at length.

He said, “Ranbir Kapoor. I really admire what he’s been able to achieve in five years. He’s in a position today where he’s picking the films that he believes in and they are becoming successful because he’s established his star value. He’s making very brave choices and his performances are all fabulous. I don’t think he’s ever been bad in any movie. What he’s been doing with his recent films is why I admire him even more. For all the young actors today he’s clearly the benchmark. Amongst all of us right now he’s the only one who is competing with the big boys. He’s making the decision for quality films like Barfi and Rockstar and he’s working for the betterment of cinema and most certainly keeping us on our toes.” Ranveer’s high praise for RK speaks volumes about his confidence. Only an actor who is completely secure can More >

Renuka Vyavahare (BOMBAY TIMES; May 19, 2013)

Nargis Fakhri has been invited by her college (Queens College of the City University of New York) to speak at the current class’ graduation ceremony. The actress, who graduated with a degree in Psychology and Fine Arts will be going back to her college in New York to speak about her experience with the entertainment world. Interestingly, she now joins a prestigious list of alumni like popular American actor-stand up comedian Jerry Seinfeld, to have participated in the college’s cultural programmes. The school is organising a homecoming and concert along with their performance of her Rockstar songs. The college had even screened Hindi cinema’s classic Sholay last year, for their students as a part of the ‘Year of India’ programme.