Kareena goes against Saif

The size zero Kareena Kapoor will be back. Kareena who has gained some weight recently will again sweat out to get into size zero figure. Bebo has experienced several odd instances of rigorous work-out and dieting like collapsing on the set, dizziness and so on. All those incidents did not go well with Saif Ali Khan and he strictly restricted Bebo from going back to size zero. But the actress went against Saif’s wording and started working out rigorously for her next film opposite Imran Khan.

The film in question is Karan Johar’s ‘Short Term Shaadi’ which is an adaptation of Cameron Diaz-Ashton Kutcher starrer ‘What Happened in Vegas’. To match up to Imran Khan’s looks, Karan asked her not only to cut her size but also to short her hair.

Kareena’s decision upset her beau as she has signed the project against Saif’s decision.

Both Imran and Kareena are not reluctant to spill the beams. When asked about the project, Imran quips, "I’m not at liberty to discuss anything about the film right now.”.

Imran Khan as vampire Edward Cullen

Imran Khan tops the poll to play vampire Edward Cullen in the desi version of Twilight series. Actor Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen has won the heart of the millions. Now the Indian audience is keen to see Imran Khan as their desi Vampire. Fans find Imran’s complexion, hairstyle looks very similar to Robert Pattinson.

Imran Khan who is basking in the joy of ‘I Hate Luv Storys’ is aware of the Twilight mania but he is not a fan of the so, “I know it's a huge franchise the world over and that the series has a huge fan following but I have not watched any of the movies. I know the third part is up for release, but I can't watch it since I haven't seen the first two. Maybe I'll try and catch up on the first when I have time”.

However, Imran admits that his fans also want to see him in the role of vampire. "I have heard this a lot from my fans on Twitter. They find a lot of resemblance between Edward and me. They say I look similar to Robert. I think it has something to do with the way my hair was styled in I Hate Luv Storys. Otherwise, I really don't see any similarities."

Imran does not find Indian audience for desi version of Twilight.

Imran defeats Neil Nitin Mukesh, Ranbir Kapoor, Shahid Kapur in Twilight poll

Just mind your own business: Akki

You speak Marathi as well as Punjabi and have been staying in Mumbai for 35 years. Are you still a ‘Delhiite’?
Of course. It’s my hometown, where I was born, where I got everything, where I got my life, where my family comes from... Each and every road in this city has some memory for me. If we take a right turn from here (Sardar Patel Marg), there’s a big ground where we used to play cricket. So, Lal Qila ho ya India Gate, there are so many memories for me. Purani Dilli ho ya Nayi Dilli, Lajpat Nagar ho ya Lajpat Rai market, they all have memories for me. I was too small when I left the city to really think about the change I was undergoing, but my most important memory is of going to Sheesh Ganj Gurudwara in Chandni Chowk.

But you don’t come back anymore as Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, but as Akshay Kumar. Is that difficult?
No. Whatever I have is because of Him. Whatever I got is from Sheesh Ganj only. I go quietly to the gurudwara. No one knows about it. I wear a cap. If you make a hue and cry about it, obviously you cannot go. I’ve been to the Golden Temple without anyone knowing about it. You don’t have to make any noise. Keep your security along and you can manage it.

How easy is it to strike a balance between being a star and being a normal person?
It all depends on how you tackle it. There’s not much difficulty, if you keep yourself grounded. There’s no difficulty if you keep yourself in contact with your roots, your friends, with your old things that you own in life.

Since you’ve been lauded for your good comic timing, are you now inclined towards roles of this particular genre?
Comedy is difficult. It’s not a natural thing. To recognise the pulse of the audience is difficult; to make make them laugh at an ordinary situation as if it were an extraordinary situation is a very very difficult task. You can make them cry, you can put glycerine in your own eyes... but to make people laugh is one hell of a job.

How do you take a break from this ‘hell of a job’?
I’m quiet... I’m an introvert in my personal life. Whenever I get a break, I take my son and wife and we go trekking, rafting... we go to Disneyworld. Or, we simply go to our favourite place, Goa.

Your plans for becoming the ‘Badshah’ of Bollywood – as was reported when Chandni Chowk To China released – are still on?
I’ve never said these words. I have only said one thing – I personally consider that Mr Amitabh Bachchan is one of our biggest stars today.

Also, I have never had any gameplan. When I came into this line, I had no plans. I just landed in the industry. Then I did one film and I got a second film. I never thought that I’ll get films for 20 years. Then, I never thought I’d be a producer, but I became one. Whatever comes by nature, by God’s will, whatever is written in my destiny is what I will get.

Has destiny brought you here, or did you also look for a mentor?
I have my godfather, Pramod Chakravortyji. He’s always there for me. Ek mentor aaj bhi bahut zaroori hai... koi na koi aisa insaan mil jaye jo ek push de... bahut zaroori hota hai... bina woh push ke, it becomes difficult. Every actor’s son has their father pushing them. That push is essential, whether it’s them or anyone else.

With just the right destiny and the right push, you’ve become very famous...
The adulation at this stage feels very good. Anybody would love to be in my shoes. But I don’t want them to be, because I love being in my shoes. For a long time. They’ll have to me shoot me down in the industry. It’s great. I feel very thankful, very humble...

Is there any thumb rule that you’ve followed?
There’s a saying that I’ve always followed. To hear it and to follow it is a big difference, but I’ve done so. The biggest lesson to survive in this industry is – mind your own business. That’s what I’ve done and that’s how I’ve survived. We are actors and exposed to public life. But even as a star, we must learn to mind our own business. That’s what helps.