You’ve taken a different approach to stardom. Instead of trying to make it big in films, why did you choose to come out with an album

I did try the traditional way and try to get into movies. But I don’t have a godfather so all the movies that were offered to me did not appeal to me. But I was ambitious and hence made a few mistakes that in hindsight could have been avoided. I did a film that I realize did no good for my career. Now I’m more careful and choosy about what assignments I take up. 

But why an album

I feel I am more than just a good body and looks. I want people to realize that I have other talents too. I feel an album will not just give me creative freedom to express myself, but I can learn a lot more from it. In fact the lyrics of the album are a culmination of my thoughts that I’ve been penning down since my teenage years.

Why did you choose T-Series as your launch pad?

T-Series has the reputation of going out of the way to promote its artists. And I’ve witnessed it for myself as they’ve been very co-operative and helpful in all my dealings with them.

What is the concept behind the album? Do you believe people need to be shocked into paying attention?

Prahlad Kakkar, the Producer, has made a highly stylized video that is on international standards. It is provocative but not shocking. I’m not doing anything offensive in the video no matter how sexy it looks. I do have my own sex appeal and i don’t see why i shouldn’t take advantage of that. I play nine outrageous characters in the video and hence the name.

Have you got any film offers after the album

I dont want to comment on anything at this stage. But yes, i reiterate that i don’t have any hang ups about the roles i play even if it means wearing bikinis as i know i can carry it off tastefully. I wanted to be an actress first and foremost and that is my ultimate goal.

Producer: Harish Darani
Director: Samar Khan
Starring: Kay Kay Menon, Rahul Bose, Jaaved Jaaferi, Minissha Lambda, and Deepak Dobriyal
Music: Adnan Sami
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Releasing on: February 2008By

Are you in the mood for something a bit offbeat? Then “Shaurya” is the movie for you. The film is produced by Harish Darani and directed by Samar Khan. A stellar cast that includes Kay Kay Menon, Rahul Bose, Jaaved Jaaferi, Minissha Lambda, and Deepak Dobriyal promises to raise this movie above the standard B-Level fare. Rapidly shrinking composer Adnan Sami provides the music.

Set against the backdrop of the Indian Army, the story focuses on four men (and a lady) and how one incident changes their lives forever. Strength, courage, and bravery will be tested to the limits as the lives of four men hang in the balance. Watch for this fascinating look at the human psyche coming soon to your local multiplex.

Aamir Khan has finally got his much delayed and discussed haircut! Interacting with his fans on his blog, Aamir gave the reasons and details.

Says Aamir - “After Murgadoss (’Ghajini’ director) was totally satisfied that we had got all the shots we needed with my hair, including the photoshoot etc., he gave me the go ahead. Will make sure my site support team posts a picture of me. I’m right now in Dubai airport, in transit to Toronto, so I’ll send them a text. Should be up sometime today.”

What next Aamir ?

There was a time when Salman Khan would be in the news for all the wrong reasons. But nowadays, it’s all about basking in the praise coming in from all ends; be it his Madame Tussauds wax statue or his painting being picked by India’s bestselling authors for his latest book cover.

Word has it that Salman Khan has been approached by Chetan Bhagat to use one of his paintings as the cover of his new book, ‘The Three Mistakes of My Life’. Bhagat complemented Salman by saying that like himself, he too puts all his heart into his work.

Looks like Salman’s done commiting mistakes for this life!

Actor Saif Ali Khan, also referred to as the ‘Chotey Nawab’ has now embossed his royal seal in Bollywood.

Saif has always spelt sophistication and style. And now it is his body of work that speaks realms of his diverse acting talent. Whether it was ‘Ek Haseena Thi’, ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Omkara’, Being Cyrus’, ‘Parineeta’, ‘Salaam Namaste’, ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’, ‘Hum Tum’, ‘Parineeta’ or the recently released ‘Race’, Saif has punched his mark successfully.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh says, “The industry always spoke of the three Khans when it spoke of star power — Shah Rukh, Aamir and Salman. Then Hrithik Roshan made it to the premium list and also Akshay Kumar. These five actors called the shots, commanded the best fee, while their films fetched incredible prices. Post ‘Race’, Saif Ali Khan has joined the club.”

Saif is the perfect combination of a stylish star and a versatile actor and has worked with the most diverse set of directors like Sriram Raghvan, Farhan Akhtar, Pradeep Sarkar, Homi Adajania to Abbas-Mustan.

‘Race’, his new release, is his second biggest opener in several international markets, after ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’.

Business reports have it that Race has garnered a whopping Rs. 22 crores in just three days. The film “raced” ahead worldwide boasting of a collection of $10.5 million in three days.

Saif is all geared to branch out and explore unexplored territories. The actor has just launched his production brand Illuminati Films. A-list directors Shriram Raghvan, Imtiaz Ali and Homi Adjania have been roped in to make films for his banner. In fact Raghvan will soon embark on Agent Vinod that has Saif in the lead. Plus there’s Karan Johar’s untitled venture with Kareena.

Saif has indeed hit the bulls-eye!