My name was never Roshan: Shiney Ahuja

Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja of 'Gangster' fame has denied that his name was ever Roshan Ahuja and that he changed it to Shiney for his foray into filmdom.

'I don't know where that has come from now. Roshan is not my name. My parents named me Shiney and that has been my name all my life,' Shiney said while he was in conversation with a radio jockey of 94.3 MY FM.

Shiney was in the capital to promote his film 'Hijack', which has failed to woo audiences in the first week after its release.

Talking about his role in the movie, Shiney said: 'I play the character of Vikram Madan, a maintenance chief of Chandigarh airport, a man who has a hero in him and who never gives in.'

The film, also starring Esha Deol, tackles the subject of hijacking.

Shiney began his Bollywood career in 2003 with 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi' and continued doing serious roles in films like 'Gangster', 'Woh Lamhe' and 'Khoya Khoya Chand'.

But the actor says he is not choosy about the genre of films that he has done in his five-year-old career.

'I don't really have any specific genre. My genre is a film's script. If I like the script and if it excites me, then I do it. It's that simple,' Shiney said.

'I've never said that I do only intelligent films. I do those films that I believe in and if I like its script. If the movie has a soul, it can be intelligent or unintelligent, I would still go ahead with it,' he added.

It is apparently the script alone that drives Shiney to zero in on his films. He said: 'Good scripts are my success mantra. If you like the movie, if it interests you, if it moves you when you read it, chances are you will perform well in it and that is what makes it a success.'

Its A Hat Trick For Bollywood

A good Hindi film release is a common thing in India now. Every Friday bollywood releases lots of film, but it's surely surprising for bollywood lovers this time, three films with good content released in continuous three week. It's a hat-trick for bollywood. Two Friday before PHOONK, then ROCK ON and last week A WEDNESDAY.

All three films are different from each other; PHOONK speaks about the Black Magic, this time RGV proves that how genius he is. Direction, camera, cast, background score- entire team work is fantastic and the subject of the film itself is a star.

ROCK ON is an encouragement for all dreamy people, ROCK ON a film that makes you understand the true meaning of friendship. It's not only a music or band based film, every body faces lots of complications in there relations, ROCK ON captures it beautifully. You can relate yourself with the emotions, characters, moods, the egos and these are the features that attract people to the theaters. Music of the film is also great, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's music is totally sync with the mood of the film. Screenplay, cinematography, cast all are remarkable. The best part is excellent performances and the superb execution of the subject. ROCK ON is a great experience.

Last Friday A WEDNESDAY released, a film based on terrorism, although main platform of the film talks about the power of an ordinary man. A WEDNESDAY is one of the finest films of 2008. From the script to execution every part of the film is commendable and when two genius talents of our film industry sharing the screen space, it only increases the interest. It's not an entertaining film at all so may be it will not work on box office but A WEDNESDAY is film at its best.

Three great films in three weeks, it proves that bollywood is doing great. 2008 is one of the most highpoint times for bollywood. We can say bollywood on right track, nice scripts, cast, technicians, creatives are now in our industry.

Katrina wears sari in Egypt

Singh is Kinng

Remember "Suraj hua madham" from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham shot at the breathtaking locales of Egypt on Shahrukh Khan and Kajol? What about it? Well director Anees Bazmee has shot a romantic song at the same location with Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif for his forthcoming flick Singh Is Kinng. What's noteworthy is that this is for the first time that Katrina has shot an entire a song wearing a sari.

A source close to the actress, 'All popular songs that Katrina has done so far in her films have either had her in casual or formal wear, this is for the first time that she shot a song in a sari.'

For Katrina, shooting a song wearing a sari was an experience she will never forget! ''I thoroughly loved it! A sari makes a woman look so graceful and feminine.''

Katrina adds, 'Anees Bazmee was very clear that he wanted me to have an Indian look for the song. And what can make me look more Indian than a sari! Also, the song is Akshay's imagination of me and him dancing in the mysterious locales of Egypt. Manish Malhotra is the designer of my spectacular saris. This is for the first time that Manish has designed a costume for me. And his creations are just wonderful!'

Shilpa proved her detractors wrong

Shilpa Shetty

Nothing succeeds like Success for Shilpa. Yes, Shilpa Shetty's new found success has wiped the smile off her detractors' face.

In fact, the last four years have been extremely lucky for Shilpa. The actress won the Big Brother reality show. She beat top celebrities that too under circumstances where the chances of winning were slim. There was no looking back after that. Shilpa's victory at the Big Brother reality show opened new doors and avenues for her. She was instantly roped in for the lead in London's Broadway play that broke all box-office records.

Besides material success, there was spiritual progress too. Shilpa became the first Indian actress to start her own Yoga DVD to share the benefits of age old Indian therapy and its healing powers with all the people of the world.

Back to Mumbai from London, Shilpa flagged off her production banner S2 stands for but of course, Shilpa Shetty, much to the envy of her rivals. The actress is all set to launch her production's first venture and which is expected to hit the floors soon.

Nothing succeeds like success they say and the adage seems absolutely apt for Shilpa!