Kareena Kapoor, Saif or Bipasha: who's amoung the brand of mobile endorsement?

Bollywood3000 News: Rumours were abuzz that it was because of Kareena Kapoor that Bipasha Basu wasn’t signed for the Race  sequel. The two actresses don’t share good vibes since the time they did the movie Ajnabee together. And now according to reports, Bipasha has been signed along with Saif Ali Khan to endorse a same brand of mobile.

Though for most of the endorsements, the golden couple of Saif-Kareena emerges as a natural favourite; this handset brand is in awe of Saif-Bipasha’s onscreen hot chemistry seen in ‘Race’. Now it’s learnt that the couple has already been signed as the brand ambassadors and will be seen together for an ad too.

As a source tells a daily, “Their on-screen sizzling chemistry seems to have impressed the brand. Looks like they have moved on, and are now interacting like mature adults.”

We love real jodi Saif-Kareena in Airtel ads; can’t say much about Saif-Bipasha.

Other ad couples we love:

Aishwarya Rai, Mallika Sherawat, Bipasha Basu, Malaika Arora: Who's super hit babes of Bollywood

Bollywood3000 News: Bollywood, over the years, has shown a trend of leaning towards these so-called item songs in which a lead actress does some sizzling and sparking.

Here’s a scroll of a few noted gals who have given Bollywood some of the superhit item songs:

1. Aishwarya Rai- Wife of Abhishek ‘Raavan’ Bachchan appeared for an item song ‘Kajra Re’ in ‘Bunty Aur Babli’ that became a rage amidst all movie buffs. She wore a backless sari but her killer eyes were more than enough for the father-son duo of Amitabh and Abhishek.

2. Bipasha Basu- The Bengali bombshell ignited the whole tinsel town as she danced breezily in the seductive song ‘Beedi Jalai le’. The song still remains one of the disk burners in the discos and fans have fallen prey to Bipasha’s ‘Jigar mein badi aag hai’.

3. Malaika Arora Khan- Salman Khan’s younger brother Arbaaz’s wife Malaika is one of the most elegant dancers who looks so voluptuous sans any vulgarity even in the skimpiest of dresses. Over the years, she has bestowed upon us many of the yummy songs including the ‘Chaiya Chaiya’ alongside Shahrukh Khan that was shot on top of a running train.
4. Mallika Sherawat- The pioneer of sex culture Mallika Sherawat looks super hot in almost all her films and each of her songs is like an item song with its full quota of sauciness & raunchiness. However, she earned the tag of item girl when she appeared in the hit song ‘Maiya Maiya’.

Verdict: Though, Aishwarya and Bipasha did create a frenzy with their hip shaking numbers and Mallika’s booty has always been in the news, still, I would crown Malaika Arora Khan as the queen of item songs for the mammoth number of quality songs she has gifted us in her lacy avatar.

Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu and Priyanka Chopra: who’s the hottest Celebrity?

The top actresses of bollywood are in deed the hottest of them all. Having a great body has become one of the biggest priorities for heroines in recent times. There are constant debates on the size zero being the greatest enemy of the female society, but, in spite of all the noise, when it comes to the best bodies, it is those with a balanced body  that wins hands down.

Recently, reports are coming from all quarters regarding the poll that was conducted on line by MSN. The poll for the best hot body fetched the maximum votes, was for none other than Katrina Kaif. The cool Kat won with a total of 33% votes, coming in her favor.

Bipasha Basu, who has achieved a dream figure due to her great work out plan at the gym, has got the 2nd position with 13% votes going in her favor.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who post marriage, has managed to maintain herself, has a total of 10% votes, and Priyanka Chopra bagged a total of 13% votes.

These actresses are all bestowed with great bodies, and evolved over the years into women with more and more perfectly shaped bodies, now, with such hot bods in tinsel town, why blame the blazing Sun for the scorching heat?

DLF IPL 2010 Night: Shahid Kapoor, Bipasha Basu and A.R Rahman ka JALWA!

Bollywood3000: The closing ceremony of the IPL in the DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai was a spectacular treat for thousands who had gathered there, as well as those who watched the amazing glitterati on TV.

Music Maestro A.R.Rahman had the entire stadium roaring aloud with his mind blowing numbers like ‘Vande Mataram’, ‘Jai Ho’, etc. He was dressed in pure white and was on a moving vehicle with dancers performing in a big circle.

The bombshell of bollywood, Bipasha Basu looking out of the world in an all black outfit performed in a special song recorded for the IPL, which was based on the title track from her film ‘Race’, she also gyrated in style on the song track ‘All the Best’. She had a group of dancers moving to the beat with equal gutso.

Shahid Kapoor, the energetic star of bollywood young brigade, made a splash with his movements in tracks like ‘Dhan Te Naan’, and two other popular tracks from on his movies. The star had an entourage of dancers accompanying him and his great energy filled performances simply rocked the atmosphere.

The show had some very scintillating laser light shows, which was a great treat for one and all. To finish off the ceremony, the trophy replica was taken all over the ground and it was with a swinging bat that a ball shaped balloon was hit.

This was the significant moment, when the event was finally closed, and the finals between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings began.

John Abraham, Vidya Balan together in a new film but denied from Bipasha

Bollywood3000: Mumbai - If film-maker Priyadarshan has his way, then soon you might get to see actors John Abraham and Vidya Balan sizzling on-screen once again. The duo was last seen together in the movie Salaam-E-Ishq in 2007.

While its filming was in process, rumours of an affair between them started doing the rounds. This, in turn, apparently led to a lot of discord in John’s relationship with girlfriend Bipasha Basu. Post that, John and Vidya have never done a movie together.

However, now film-maker Priyadarshan is apparently playing peacemaker to break the ice between John and Vidya. He is trying to woo them for a movie.

A source says, “Priyadarshan has had meetings with Vidya and has informed her about the project. Looks like it will be another comedy caper. He also likes John’s acting ability and feels he has one of the best comic timings in the industry.

So Priyadarshan is doing all he can to bring a truce between John and Vidya. Getting both John and Vidya on for a project is a mighty task as they don’t really work with each other anymore. But now that a few years have passed by since rumours of an affair between John and Vidya, and John and Bipasha’s relationship is very stable, the project may finally take off.”

Aishwarya- Vivek, Saif- Kareena, Aamir- Kiran, Kajol- Ajay, John- Bipasha - Stongest relationships!

Bollywood is one of the most unpredictable places on earth. While good movies don’t get a decent audience at times, a badly made but well publicized film is declared a hit. Here relationships change every minute. While celebrities do not mind hurling abuses against each other in public one day, they are seen behaving like best friends the very next day. They fight and then well, kiss and make up and fight once again.

Here we present five strangest marriages or relationships in Bollywood.

Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor-When Saif declared that he and Kareena is indeed a couple, the media went crazy. It was declared as the breaking news of the day and people were left wondering how a 20 something young actress fall in love with a divorced man who is in his 40s.Some even predicted that their relationship will not last longer because of their age difference.However, they have been going strong for the last 3 years and also plan to marry within the next five years.

John Abraham-Bipasha Basu-Although they are regarded as the hottest couple of Bollywood, things were not so smooth in the beginning. Many were surprised when a relatively famous actress fell in love with a newcomer. John had practically started his career in Bollywood when he was going around with Bipasha. Tongues always wag when the woman is more successful than the man.However, this perfect love story is still going strong with both John and Bipasha being established in their respective careers.

Aishwarya Rai-Vivek Oberoi-While he roamed around Aishwarya like a long lost puppy, she casually declared that they are nothing more than good friends. While Vivek discussed his’girlfriend’on national television, Aishwarya was reluctant to talk anything about Vivek. Even though trade pundits were convinced that she treats him like her pet, Vivek must have thought otherwise. As expected, Aishwarya dumped Vivek and chose Abhishek Bacchan as her husband. Good sense dawned upon Vivek and he chose to concentrate on his career rather than his personal life.

Kajol-Ajay Devgn-While she is loud and motor mouthed, he is shy and reserved. When they admitted having an affair, people were wondering how could two people having two diametrically opposite personalities could fall in love.Perhaps,these people have never understood the magic of love. Kajol and Ajay are happily married and with daughter Nysa, this couple portrays a perfect family picture.

Aamir Khan-Kiran Rao-Aamir was a much married man when he met Kiran Rao and things were never same again. His marriage was in turmoils and the actor even took a break of 4 years from acting to cope up with his traumatic personal life. Industry people were shocked, to say the least when he divorced his childhood sweetheart Reena and married a much younger Kiran Rao.

Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu, Deepika - hot girls go nude!

Four Bollywood Top and Hot beauties Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Bipasha Basu and Katrina Kaif  reveal why they’re donning a no make-up look for their forthcoming films...

Bipasha Basu reveals 'skin deep' beauty
The sensuous Bipasha Basu will shed her oomph to play a Kashmiri girl in the political thriller Lamha. She says, “One needs to be confident about one’s skin to pull off a no-make up look. And look at our actors, everyone is so naturally beautiful.

Sometimes it is fun not to wear make-up while shooting. True beauty is skin deep and people will get to see that. It’s a good feeling when people accept you for who you are and not the projected you.”

Will people like ‘this’ Katrina?
Katrina Kaif is also getting set to appear de-glam for the first time in her career. Even she will be seen without any make-up in Prakash Jha’s Rajneeti. “It comes as a welcome change to me and I am sure to the audiences too who have seen me in many glam roles. The project was so interesting that I didn’t have to think twice before saying yes to no make-up. It is certainly one of the biggest and most challenging roles I have done so far. I am confident that people will like this Katrina Kaif too,” she says.

No pancake for Ash
Often called the most beautiful person in the world, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan plays an old woman in some portions of Vipul Shah’s forthcoming movie Action Replayy. Even in Mani Ratnam’s Raavan, she will be seen without any trace of make-up. Speaking about her no make-up look, Aishwarya says, “It (the no make-up look) is because of the kind of projects that I have taken up. For me, I have always looked at playing a character that moves me and thankfully I got the opportunity from film-makers who have felt that I am capable of doing those roles.”

Deepika goes traditional
Deepika Padukone, it seems, will not apply any make-up in one of her forthcoming films — Ashutosh Gowariker’s Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se. She will also wear traditional Bengali sarees for the period drama, which is based on the real life story of legendary freedom fighter Surya Sen who led the Chittagong uprising. “It’s a period film about India’s fight for independence. It’s a huge challenge to come in front of the audience without any make-up. However, I am confident that the audience will like my performance. As an actor, you need to be versatile and not get used to doing the same type of roles over and over again,” says Deepika.

Hot Bollywood Actress Bipasha Basu: Brand Ambassador for Dabur Real Activ!

The very name of Bipasha Basu not just spells 'sexy', 'hot' and 'oomph', but also spells 'Sugar Free', 'Vi John Feather Touch', 'Gili', 'Fa', 'Aristocrat luggage'... to name a few.

Well, now for a little homework. Simply pick up a pen and a paper and take down one more name. Dabur Real Activ happens to be Bips' latest endorsement catch! In other words, Bipasha Basu has been signed up as the brand ambassador for Dabur Real Activ.

These days, it looks like Bips is one actress who has gone all out to be a health and fitness freak. First, it was her workout DVD, then came the Sugar Free, and now comes Dabur Real Activ.

Any guesses as to who is having the last (healthy) laugh now?

Lara Dutta and Bipaha Basu tresses That looks cool in a Hot Summer!

With the hot summer turning into super hot sultry weather, our bollywood actresses also have got affected in the heat. After it was Bipasha Basu, who went in for a totally short hair cut, now we have the hot and sexy Lara Dutta,going the Bipasha way, by chopping up her tresses to a very short cut!

Lara Dutta, who has been sporting middle length hair ever since she came into the industry, with the film ‘Andaaz, with Priyanka Chopra and Akhsay Kumar, has been seen in long hair or rather hair extensions too in films like ‘Billu’.

Lara’s other films, like ‘Khakee’, ‘Masti’,’Kaal’, ‘No Entry’,’ Partner’, ‘Blue’, etc, have all seen her in the mid length to short cut hair. Her recent to be released multistar cast film, ‘Houseful’, will see her in long hair (extensions again).

But, just as summer has creeped in, this beauty with brains has gone for a complete make over. Insiders reveal that this look is suiting the bubbly Lara to the hilt. Everyone who’s seen her recently is saying that Lara has never looked so fresh and happy before.

Now, we wonder whether the hot sexy siren looks happy and cool due to her hair cut, or is it due to the fact that her to be released film ‘houseful’, which is being touted as one big film of the year, really making Lara bloom in happiness?

Salman- Katrina, Kareena- Saif, Ranbir- Deepika, Bipasha- John, Lara- Mahesh-Most Best live in couples

Live in is no longer a taboo in metro cities. Today couples are independent, hard working and they believe in the mantra ‘Work hard and party harder’. They give a damn to the society’s rules and live together with much aplomb. If the relationship survives, sometimes it is taken to the next level, i.e.marriage, otherwise the couple slits and move on live.

In Bollywood, too, there are couples who prefer living in than marriage. The reason behind their preference is clear. Since many couples are young, they want to concentrate on their career rather than marriage.Also, marriage comes with huge responsibility and they do not want to get bowed down by them, especially when their career is at the peak. We name here five most desired live in couples in Bollywood.

Kareena Kapoor-Saif Ali Khan-When a 20 something successful actress goes around with an actor who is freshly divorced, gossip magazines ran wild with juicy news. Many even predicted that their relationship will not survive the test of time.However, it has been almost 3 years to their relationship and the couple is still in very much love. From Kareena sporting a hickey on the back to Saif tattooing her name on his wrist, the couple always manages to be in the spotlight.

Bipasha Basu-John Abraham-They are considered to the hottest and steadiest couple in Bollywood. They are going around for 9 years and seem to be just made for each other. The media everyday prints news of their break, but this red hot couple does not seem to too much perturbed by such news. Both of them are successful and know very well how to handle fame.

Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif-Many eyebrows were raised when an actress from a foreign land entered into industry. More so because she could not speak Hindi at all. People dismissed her as just another pretty face, but the way she had climbed up her way on the top has surprised many. Both Salman and Katrina were not very forthcoming about their relationship, but they have been going steady for a pretty long time.

Lara Dutta-Mahesh Bhupati-People have been speculating about their relationship but both of them flatly denied in the beginning. Then Lara admitted that she goes out with dinner with Mahesh, just the way she goes with other men.However, very recently the couple made a joint appearance in an award function, thus putting the rumours finally to rest.

Ranbir Kapoor-Deepika Padukone-This golden couple had everything-looks, success, fame, fan following. Both are successful and talented. They were together for almost one and half year when news of their spilt came as a shock to everyone. Even though they had not confirmed their break-up, we are still hoping that they get back to each other.

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan OR Bipasha Basu: Who will together?

Mumbai: Even as Bollywood Builder Saif Ali Khan and Cute Bollywood size zero beauty Kareena Kapoor are one committed couple, there was a time when our ‘chotte nawab’ was romantically linked with Hot Sizzling babe Bipasha Basu.

Even though the Saif-Bipasha link-up may be a thing of the past, news has it that the actor and Bipasha are together once again, this time for an advertisement.

Saif and Bips were last seen together in Abbas Mustan’s ‘Race,’ where their chemistry fizzled out. News has it that both stars have been signed as the brand ambassador of a popular phone brand.

Talking to a news daily, a close source said, “Recently when reports of ‘Race 2’ surfaced, Bipasha was upset that she wasn’t roped in for the sequel. The actress signed on was Saif’s girlfriend, Kareena.”

“It comes as a surprise now that Saif and Bipasha have signed for the same brand and will feature in an ad together. Their on-screen sizzling chemistry seems to have impressed the brand. Looks like they have moved on, and are now interacting like mature adults,” added the source.

Meanwhile, when contacted Saif, a representative from Carving Dreams, the company which handles Saif’s deals said, “We will let you know when the time is right.”

Aishwarya- Salman, Kareena- Saif, John- Bipasha: Most attractive couples in Bollywood

Reel and real often gets mixed up in Bollywood. While people are drawn to the Hindi film industry for name, fame and glamour, they unknowingly fall into the tarp of relationships and heartbreaks. Unlike people from other walks of live, people bump into exs quite often, making the situation all the more complicated.

They also come under media scrutiny and there is nothing called privacy in their life. If they talk to their ex, people will criticize it and if they do not talk, people will discuss about it even more. While there have been couples who have balanced their personal and professional life tactfully, others have not been so successful.

Here we list 3 most documented affairs in Bollywood.

Aishwarya Rai-Salman Khan love story had all the elements for a Bollywood pot-boiler-emotion, drama, beautiful heroine, an over possessive boyfriend.Well, yes, of course, it did not have a happy ending, but never mind.

Aishwarya and Salman were so close that Salman’s friends had even started calling Ash-Bhabhi.Everyone thought they would get married but destiny had other plans.Rumouredly, Salman started acting as a jealous boyfriend and started interfering in the professional life of Aishwrya.Projects slipped out of her hands and she had to call a press conference to set the records straight.

While Salman is know going steady with Katrina, Aishwarya got married with Abhishek Bacchan.

John Abraham-Bipasha Basu-Their love story is famous for their passion and devotion towards each other. Did we forget to mention two very hot bodies and apologetic honesty? From living together before marriage to stripping down to the minimum level, they have done it all.

They have been going around with each other for the last 9 years and know each other like second skin. While their affair did not deter the media from linking them to other co stars or breaking them off, they have lived life in the exact way they wanted to live.

Kareena Kapoor-Saif Ali Khan-They were a perfect mismatch. While she is young, he is in his 40s.Nobody ever expected Kareena and Saif to become a hotshot couple one day.Well, not even Kareena. She had confessed in an interview that while she had envisioned herself in being a top actress one day, never in her wildest dream she thought of falling in love with Saif.

Well, love has its own formulae. They are going steady for the past 3 years and never fail to grab the headlines.

Aishwaryai-Shahrukh-Bipasha: Best Wardrobe collections in B - town

Bollywood has got some very stylish actors and actresses and they have got some best wardrobe collections in Bollywood. While some stars have an inherent sense of style, others have learnt it through trial and error. Here we present three actresses and three actors who have got the best wardrobe collections in b-town.

Bipasha Basu is a got fabulous sense of style. She knows what suits her body and are seen wearing dresses that fit her perfectly.Bipasha looks sensuous and sexy in both Indian wear and Western outfits. Her collection of saris is also amazing. She works out religiously and that is the reason her body is so fit and well toned.

In films like’Omkara’she has wowed the audience with her Indian dresses while in films like ‘Dhoom 2’  and ‘Bachna Ae Hasino’she played the role of a modern girl who is much comfortable in Western wear. In the soon to be released film Pankh, she will be seen in nine different looks.

Preity Zinta is another actress who is appreciated for her sense of style. Though she hails from a small town, her sense of style is sharp and non fussy. People used to argue that her body is very Western and so Indian clothes don’t suit her, but with her role in Deepa Mehta’s ‘Heaven on Earth’, she has shown that she can carry off Indian wear very well too.

Even in weddings and at awards functions, Preity wears both Western wear and Indian dresses and carries both equally well.

Aishwarya Rai is another actress who looks ravishing in anything she wears. She has got an amazing collection of saris and looks very graceful in them.

For those who thinks that Ash can’t be hot and sexy, check her out in Dhoom 2.At private do s ,she is sometimes seen wearing jeans and a casual tee and looks a real beauty in them.Aishwarya knows how to accessorise  her dresses well and we can’t really remember an occasion where she went overboard with accessorise or did not wear them at all.

Shahrukh Khan is an actor who turns out to be well dressed out at every event. Even though he has a preference for black suits, other dresses too suit him well. It is said that he has got a very good collection of classic suits, ties etc.At the same time, he is also comfortable in casual wear and is seen sporting them at different occasions.

John Abraham is another actor who can carry off any outfit with equal ease. While he can show his butt in one film, he can also wear traditional dress and chant mantras in another.

While he looks extremely stylish in a simple tee and jeans, he looks equally dishy when he sometimes walks the ramp dressed in traditional wear. The act has an enviable collection of stylish clothes and we do not have any doubts about that.

Ranbir Kapoor, too, is very stylish and he has got a very good collection of trendy clothes. He is young, fun loving and his clothes seem to portray this mood of his. He belongs to a family that has set style trends for years.Style, therefore, is in his genes. Ranbir looks cool in anything he wears and we are sure that he will look good in Indian wear, too.

Bipasha Basu Women’s magazine Marie Claire Cover

Bipasha Basu is the real Bollywood actress with curves on the cover page of women’s magazine Marie Claire India  for the month of April 2010. Bipasha Basu looks fierce as well as hot at the same time, a feat that can be only done by hot Bipasha.

Bipashu Basu: this Bollywood dazzler started out as a supermodel before scorching the big screen with her sultry sensuality.

Profile
Date of Birth: 7 January 1979, Delhi, India
Nickname: Bonny, Bips
Address: Bipasha Basu, 105/B, Ashiyana Estate, John Bapist Road, Bandra, Mumbai 400 050
Height: 5′ 8½” (1.74 m)
Education: Commerce graduate Debut Film: “Ajnabi”
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Debut Award for, “Ajnabee”
Zee Cine Award Dynamic Duo for “Raaz ” (shared with Dino Morea).
IIFA Sony faces of the Year (shared with Arjun Rampal and Gracy Singh).
GIFA Best Actress Award for “Coporate

Trivia :
- The actress has dated actor Dino Morea; she also dated actor John Abraham.
- Apart from modeling and acting her other hobbies include dancing, reading and helping her mother with interior designing.

Bipasha Basu-John Abraham: Why donot getting married? 3 Reasons!

Since 2002, Bollywood’s sizzling hot couples Bipasha and John have stood the test of time facing every hardship and controversies with ease and aplomb. But, if you are putting your money on they getting married soon, then read this before you gamble away with your wealth.

Here I present the 3 reasons why the sultriest couples are still unwedded:

1. They are at the prime of their careers and don’t want to hasten the revered institution of marriage as they are focussed on the path ahead. It’s miles to go as the showbiz world beckons them……..

2. The duo have been together for close to a decade and have developed faith for each other. There is no insecurity between them and hence, even if they ring the wedding bells at 50, they will embrace the moment happily.

3. Both are enjoying their present status which is live-in relationship. The breeze of the west has blown over them and the orthodox ideologies are passé; rather they think from the rational point of view. Why get yourself entangled in a marital knot, when you are the happiest being unmarried and still being together. Let the romance not fade away under the glare of matrimony and enjoy every moment of togetherness. They believe in destiny and marriage will, surely, happen but when the fate rolls the perfect dice.

Bipasha Basu-John Abraham: No plans and No pressure to get married!

Bollywood Actress Bipasha Basu and Super Star John Abraham have been together for almost eight years now and have kept the media guessing when will they finally tie the knot.

And it seems fans will have to wait longer as the hottest couple of Bollywood Bipasha Basu and John Abraham haven't felt the need to say "I do" as yet.

The sultry beauty says that she has full faith in the institution of marriage but her relationship with John is so fulfilling that she doesn't feel the need to marry him.

"There are no plans and there is no pressure to get married. And actually we don't feel the need to get married now.

We do believe in the institution of marriage. Our intentions were very clear since year one that the relationship is for keeps.

Bipasha Basu: Cinematic Artistry Film 'Pankh' Exploration

One would expect Sanjay Gupta and White Feathers Films to churn out films with lots of action, slick direction and hi-tech cinematography.

White Feather Arthouse Films' PANKH does not fall in the same category. The film, a cinematic artistry, directed by Sudipto Chattopadhyay and starring Maradona Rebello, Bipasha Basu and Lilette Dubey, is quite nothing like Sanjay Gupta has made before or even any other Bollywood film.

Though it portrays the grim reality of child artistes in Bollywood, it does so in a way that no one has done before. Other than the exploitation, it talks of the psychological repercussions of a boy playing a girl artiste and vice versa. Even though mostly shot in the confines of a house or studio, the film explores the gamut of the pysche of the protagonist. Well, this is also most critics are saying about the film.

It makes the audience uncomfortable and grips them. Too bold in parts, even crude (just like the industry tends to be), Pankh is grabbing attention and decent reviews.

Debutant Maradona Rebello (who plays the protagonist, the wannabe actor Jerry) is being appreciated for his performance, and Bipasha as his alter ego Nandini with whom he shares a blow hot blow cold relation in the film, has garnered praise not only for her stunning looks but also her performance. That's quite a promising beginning for White Feathers Arthouse Films.

Katrina Kaif-Bipasha Basu-Lara Dutta: Can’t speak well Hindi!

Hindi films, churned out by bollywood  has for long been ruled by actresses  who have been proficient in the language  understood by all Indians- Hindi. There was a time when dialogue delivery was considered to be an essential part of becoming a good actress. Even though beauty did play an important role, it was more of the emotions displayed through the dialogues that made a top actress a class apart from the rest.

However, with the obsession of the western culture that slowly seeped into our films there were more and more leading ladies who spoke the language with an accent or without knowing the intricacies of it at all.

With many girls entering the bollywood scene through the International pageants, more and more emphasis was given to beauty from the looks and less emphasis was given to the dialect or the spoken word.

The superficial beauty or the visual beauty which dominates the film industry in the modern era has opened its doors to actresses with stars in their eyes for making it big in bollywood.

Today’s top actresses like Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta and Bipasha Basu, to name just a few  of them, are all girls who speak the language with a particular accent or even style that is more westernized than it ever has been in bollywood.

Yet, these are the actresses who are loved by the audience and every thing from their style statements to their way of talking is emulated by millions of fans the world over. Modern times have arrived and till there is again a u-turn in the penchant for a pure language ,these girls are there to rule the roost!

Bipasha Basu Very Confidently Says: She is Very Smart and Intelligent!

Bipasha Basu, whose much-awaited film Pankh directed by Sudipto Chattopadhyay released on Friday, boasts that if she had not been smart and intelligent, she wouldn't be where she's now.

"If you all have been seeing me over the years, you know that I have a good level of smartness," Bipasha told reporters on Thursday night at Mumbai's Le Sutra hotel where she unveiled the Globetrotter Glam special issue of Marie Claire magazine.

"It's a tough job being an actor and (that too) being an actor coming from outside without any support system, making your name in this business," she added.

"I think if I was not smart and intelligent I wouldn't have been here today on the cover of Marie Claire and here as Bipasha Basu. It's very important to be smart and have a personality," the actress added.

Bipasha even gave some tips for the scorching Indian summer.

She believes cotton clothes are the best for the season. "Being in a country like India, I think it's very important that we wear clothes friendly to the weather. Any kind of cotton clothing like linen pyjamas, linen dresses and shorts with sandals - I think that's what is needed for this weather," she said.

The actress recommended taking more water and juices to keep one's system hydrated during summer.

"In summer we need hydration because it is really hot in India. So I would suggest drinking lots of water, fluids, juices and curd with your food. You need to keep your system a little cooler and hydrated all the times," she said.

Bipasha Basu getup 9 different Looks in Pankh

Bipasha Basu gets to do 9 different looks in her new film Pankh. She clarifies, "It's not nine roles as has been wrongly reported. It's just nine looks. I play a character who doesn't really exist. I'm the young hero Maradona Rebello's fantasy figure. Every look is a reflection on his mood. When he's mellow I come out looking like an angel. He sees me the way he wants to see me. I loved the script and the director Sudipto Chattopadhyaya's passion."

The director wanted to name the character Bipasha Basu.

Says the straight-laced actress, "Yes, he was very keen that I be called Bipasha in Pankh. But I'm not at all comfortable with my name being used for any character. I'd rather stick to the character's name Nandini."

Belying the belief that she is not promoting the film, Bipasha enthuses, "Pankh is very special, and not just because it's my first so-called art film. But the minute I heard the subject I was bowled over. It deals with a very serious problem within the film industry. Let's not trivialize it by people speculating whether the character I play is based on me. That's exactly what would have happened if my name was Bipasha in Pankh."

In Priyadarshan's Aakrosh, Bipasha plays a refined school teacher, so she doesn't have to speak a dialectic Bihari.

Says Bipasha, "It's very small township. I'm dressed in simple saris for the role. It's a no-makeup look. But no makeup also means some makeup that the character uses when she goes out, etc. We're at this heritage bungalow called Bangla, very nice but very basic. It's a very hot place with big mosquitoes."

Bipasha is completely new to Priyadarshan's cinema. "So is Ajay. But Akshaye is not. He has worked repeatedly with Priyan. He's his favourite."