Kunal Kapoor’s gal needs to be sweet and hot

Q. Your girl should be...

A. Real to me. I like her because when she smiles at me, she really means it. That’s a beautiful line from a movie. I feel so because I would want someone who is real. There is already enough drama in life and being real is a must.

Q. From the film industry or outside?

A. That’s not a criterion. A real person can be from anywhere? From the industry or not doesn’t matter.

Q. Sweet or hot?

A. Actually, a combination of the two. I know it’s very rare and would consider myself very lucky if I find her.

Q. Simpleton or modern?

A. I think both the things should come together. A simple girl with a modern approach and vice versa.

Q. Housewife or working woman?

A. Of course, a working woman. Because in today’s times, when there are so many opportunities for women; it would be sad to see someone not exploring the possibilities and not being a part of the exposure.

Q. Docile or dominating?

A. It should be something in-between because I wouldn’t be able to take an excess of either.

Q. Inner or outer beauty?

A. Outer beauty, actually. I wouldn’t care about beautiful looking lungs and liver!

Q. Would you cook for her?

A. Well, I would love to. But she has to like whatever I cook. That’s the point!

Q. What gift would you expect from her? A. A Ferrari would be great!

Not so funny after all?

Ayesha Takia

Ritesh Deshmukh being branded as a comic hero has caused a sudden dearth of actresses who are willing to star opposite him in a romantic lead. After the success of his comedies Apna Sapna Money Money, Heyy Baby and De Taali, Ritesh has been tagged as the quintessential comic hero.

Ayesha Takia, who happily played his friend in De Taali, has refused to play the alien who becomes his love interest in Milap Jhaveri’s Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai.

Although Ayesha suddenly opting out of the film comes as a big blow, Ritesh has no grudges against Ayesha.

Ritesh Deshmukh

Commenting on why she opted out of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai, Ayesha Takia says, “I can’t do Milap Jhaveri’s film because the schedule got delayed by two months.

I had already given dates to Nagesh Kukunoor’s Tasveer and Prabhu Deva’s Wanted and had no option but to opt out of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai.”

Ritesh says, “I’m aware that in our films, actors who have a romantic image are considered conventional heroes. I tried to do a serious role in Cash, but it didn’t work. Despite my debut as a conventional hero in Tujhe Meri Kasam followed by Vashu Bhagnani’s Out of Control, people still think that I am best for only comic roles.”

“I again play a comic role in Sajid Khan’s Housefull. After Heyy Baby, Sajid plans to pull out all the stops in this comic film along with Akshay Kumar,” he adds.

Even Sujoy Ghosh’s Aladdin, where Ritesh plays the title role has a comic element. “Although I play the title role in Aladdin, it is Amitabh Bachchan who is the focus of the film,” says Ritesh.

I’m aware that in our films, actors who have a romantic image are considered conventional heroes. I tried to do a serious role in Cash, but it didn’t work – Ritesh Deshmukh

Love Story 2050 team looks for luck in diamonds

When it comes to promoting their film, the team behind Love Story 2050 is leaving no stone unturned. Quite literally.

After marketing soft toys and bed linen with the film's logos, the team is tying up with a diamond jewellery brand.

And when you have a pink teddy bear grabbing the spotlight on stage, who needs a hero?

“I don't think Harman will look nice with ear-rings. So I came,” said Priyanka Chopra.

As they say no such thing as too much publicity. With the film inching towards its release date, it's no wonder there's been a promotional overdrive

Kahani ghar ghar ki

Sridevi and Boney Kapoor

Boney Kapoor's parents have moved out of his bungalow, and moved in with Anil Kapoor. No, they aren't choosing between their sons. It's just that the lease on Boney and Sridevi's bungalow in Juhu has expired on June 28, and their new house in Lokhandwala is still under construction.

Meanwhile, their parents are put up at Anil's house. Boney and Sridevi have themselves shifted to Sridevi's flat at Green Acres (Lokhandwala). Says a source close to Anil, “The Green Acres flat isn't big enough to accommodate the entire family. So the parents are staying with Anil.” Will they go back to stay with Boney and Sridevi? “Of course, once the Lokhandwala bungalow is ready, they will all shift there,” adds the source.