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I would like to play Audrey Hepburn: Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone has had a dream-run in Bollywood with just three releases, but the model-turned-actress says her dream is to play the elegant Audrey Hepburn, her style icon.
"I would like to play Audrey Hepburn, my style icon, in movies like 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' or 'Roman Holiday'," Deepika told IANS on the sidelines of the Wills India Fashion Week (WIFW) on Saturday, where she walked the ramp for Ranna Gill and Rina Dhaka's collections sponsored by luxury brand Fiama Di Wills.
After debuting opposite Shah Rukh Khan in 2007 hit "Om Shanti Om" and doing "Chandni Chowk To China" with Akshay Kumar, Deepika's next is "Love Aaj Kal" alongside Saif Ali Khan. And she is all praise for filmmaker Imtiaz Ali of "Jab We Met" fame.
"I enjoyed working with Imtiaz Ali in his movie 'Love Aaj Kal', where he cast me opposite Saif. It was a dream working for a sensitive director like him. Imtiaz just seemed to know the kind of person we were and brought out the best in us. He guided all through the movie," said the leggy beauty who was dressed in a simple black halter-neck.
Deepika is now looking forward to begin work for newcomer Vijay Lalwani's "Kartik Calling Kartik", which also stars actor-director Farhan Akhtar and Boman Irani.
"It is an offbeat movie, a psychological thriller. But I am not going to talk much about it," she said.
The actress admits she has a soft corner for action movies, though all genres appeal to her.
"An action movie is something I have always wanted to do, but I cannot specify any real genre that appeals to me. Cinema today is changing. And as an actor, I will never throw my hands up... will never be happy saying this is the best character I have portrayed. I am critical of myself, rarely happy," said Deepika.
As Indian cinema changes to adapt new formats and contents, Deepika feels the role of women in cinema is also changing.

"It is becoming more challenging. Even in the past, there were movies where women did not have to run around trees. An actress could opt to show off her talent."
People, she explained, have this strange notion that if a woman wears make-up, she cannot be taken seriously.
"Take off your make-up and only then you can do serious cinema. But glamorous roles and a glamorous screen presence do not make one a non-actor. The content of cinema is also changing, evolving... it is no longer the regular boy meets girl," the actress said.
Deepika usually decides on the projects she takes up after reading the scripts.
"The movies are my call though I run my parents through what I am doing. But they are new to movies, hence unfamiliar. But after 'Om Shanti Om' and 'Bachna Aai Haseeno', I have matured," she said.
The actress confesses that she is not much of a bookworm. "But I am reading the 'Kite Runner' now and it might turn out to be the best book I have ever read. I have grown up listening to all kinds of music - from Kishore da to Mohammed Rafi," she said.
Deepika, who is former badminton player Prakash Padukone's daughter, says she was good in other sports besides badminton as well.
"Apart from badminton, I played state-level basketball, baseball and was an athlete," she said.

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I Want To Be Bigger Than Shah Rukh Khan!

Avinash Mukherjee, commonly and popularly known as Jagdish or Jagya is the youngest son-in-law, the Indian television has ever seen. After showing his amazing talent in popular serials like Kahaani Kahaani Ghar Ki, Jasuben Jayantilal Joshi Ki Joint Family and Rajkumar Aaryan this young lad is someone who seems to have made a point to make it big in this Industry.

If you guys want more then this lad has got the opportunity of doing something which even the biggest stars dream of till date; walking the ramp with the sizzling Bollywood beauty, Katrina Kaif at the Lakme Fashion week.

So acting it seems is the new mantra in his nerves. The young lad now feels that acting is his sole motive and he does not deny saying that he would certainly like to be an actor one day.

“I want to be an actor one day. I want to be big star, bigger than Shah Rukh Khan. First I want to finish my studies in software engineering and then will I go ahead with my acting career”, says the brilliant actor.

The show is all about the Rajasthani origin and its language, so how difficult was it for this star kid to adapt himself to the Rajasthani culture and environment?

“It was a bit difficult to adapt to the Rajasthani language as their words are a bit tacky like ‘thare’ and ‘mhare’ but frankly it was fun to learn this language. It was completely a new experience for me.

Jagya not only helps Anandi with her studies on-screen but off-screen too Avinash helps Avika Gor with her school lessons.

“Yes, I do help Avika in her studies and she too helps me whenever I get stuck in my work. She is very helpful and a very sweet girl”, says another sweet boy from the same block.

Coming to the point which all the kids love to talk about that is their favorite stars, cricketers, most mischievous trick they ever played and more. Avinash too is a big fan of the Bollywood celebrities. He too is a big fan of cricketers and loves to watch Hindi movies.

“I am a big time fan of Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. I love watching their movies. Talking about sports, I love to play cricket and basketball. My favorite cricketer is Sachin Tendulkar. I love the way he plays. He is certainly a genuine all rounder,” shares Avinash.

Akshay Kumar attends the launch of Asian Heart Institute's cardiac air ambulance

Akshay Kumar is one actor who is always known to extend a helping hand to social causes. Yesterday the 'Khiladi' Kumar visited the Asian Heart Institute at BKC and looked on as Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss inaugurated the hospital's emergency air ambulance service.

The air-ambulance service, priced at Rs.85000, will also be available to patients from rural parts of the state and those seeking treatment at other hospitals. A 24 hour cardiac care helpline has also been launched.

For the time-being, the chopper would land only at Juhu airport and Mahalaxmi racecourse although authorities are requesting MMRDA to construct a helipad atop the Asian Heart Institute.

Is Ash a thief?

In fact, if the buzz is to be believed, the movie would be incomplete without her role. The actress is apparently playing the main villain in the movie! “She is actually the one who steals the Pink Panther diamond, and in the end, Steve Martin finds out,” says a source close to the unit of the movie.

Aishwarya plays the role of Sonia Solandres, a criminology expert, in the film. She is part of the team of detectives who are trying to find the Pink Panther diamond. But in the end, Inspector Clouseau figures out that Sonia, played by Ash, is the real culprit and no criminology expert. “The climax has a fight scene where Ash even kicks some butt and tries to flee. But eventually, she gets caught and is put behind bars,” says the source.

'I haven’t lost faith in love'

However, 2009 looks promising. “Life’s good and I am really enjoying this phase,” says the actor. It’s hard not to be happy when you’ve been voted the youth icon in an online poll, got six films in hand and a bagful of endorsements. “I’m all set to make up for my long absence of nearly a year,” says Shahid who recently completed the dubbing for Milenge Milenge, a film that he had shot with Kareena Kapoor when they were still a couple. Shahid insists he’s moved on and is happy for Bebo too. However, what he’s not been able to put behind are the rumours of numerous link ups, the latest one being with hottie Priyanka Chopra, his co-star in Kaminey.

“What can I say? It’s very sweet of people to keep linking me up with somebody or the other. I think they just hate to see me single,” he laughs. But has the past experience left a bitter taste? “Life throws googlies at you. You catch some, you miss some! But I haven’t lost faith in love. I would love to fall in love again.... but I would rather have people talk about my work.”
That shouldn’t be difficult considering his interesting line-up — Vishal Bharadwaj’s Kaminey that sees him play a double role for the first time, Ken Ghosh’s dance film, Yash Chopra’s untitled where he’s paired opposite Rani Mukerji, Ahmed Khan’s Paathshala in which he’s done a cameo, and finally his dad Pankaj Kapur’s directorial venture. “Working with dad’s been a dream, but now that it’s coming true, I am nervous about it,” he says.

Shahid’s looking fitter than ever before, though his shirt barely gives away the eight-packs hidden underneath. “I’ve always been keen to experiment with my looks as well as my characters on screen, but it’s only off late that I’ve finally got a chance to do so and I’m making the most of it,” says the actor. He is also unfazed when it comes to the new talent competition coming in every year and the over-40-six-pack-brigade that seems to have almost turned back time. “For me the only competition every actor has is from his own self and his last performance. As long as an actor’s improving he’s on his way up already. The seniors have set the bars so high that it’ll ensure that only the best and the most deserving make it to the top. So, more than pressure, it’s inspiring. And I’m really looking forward to this journey,” smiles Shahid.