Kangana debuts in Tollywood

February 17th, 2009

Kangana Ranaut is riding high on the success of Fashion in which she played the role of a supermodel. Although Kangana played second fiddle to heroine Priyanka Chopra, her performance (as the supermodel who loses everything and meets a pathetic end) brought many positive reactions from critics. The curly-haired beauty, who was earlier for for her skinny figure, has gained some weight for the recently released Raaz - The Mystery Continues and looks hotter than ever.

Kangana made her debut in Tamil through Dham Dhoom and is now entering Telugu films through Puri Jagannath's next film featuring Prabhas. (Bujjigadu, released in 2007 was the last film by Puri Jagannath-Prabhas.) The film is produced by Aditya Ram under the banner of the newly-launched Aditya Movies.

Kangana, who couldn’t achieve success as a model, made her debut in Hindi through Gangster which received mixed responses. Kangana’s performance was appreciated and she acted in two more films in 2006, Who Lamhe and Shakalaka Boom Boom. Then came the successful Life in a Metro in 2007 followed by Fashion in 2008. Kangana is a well-known name in Bollywood now and let’s hope that she will weave her magic in Tollywood too.

Kangana claims to be non-vulgar

February 2nd, 2009

In all her movies she has exposed and stripped with no inhibitions. From ‘Gangster’, ‘Woh Lamhe’, ‘Metro’, ‘Fashion’ to her latest ‘Raaz’, Kangana has effortlessly done that.

So it’s but natural if people think that Kangana wishes to flaunt a blatant sexy image. But the dame begs to differ.

She’s been saying, “Even though I have worn fewer clothes, I don’t think I look vulgar. I am a very sexless person. I have never tried to create a sexy image of myself. From the very first day, I have been clear about my objectives. I am an actress and I am here to do my job.”

So basically she means to say that though she sheds her clothes, she doesn’t compromise with her acting.

That’s not the only thing that Kangana denies. She says that there are no differences between her and her boyfriend Adhyayan’s dad Shekhar Suman.

She’s said, “Nothing serious happened on that particular day and the media has just spiced up the entire issue. The argument took place between Shekhar and Mohit and the media had unnecessarily drag her name to make the news spicier.”

Kangana sure knows how to be a part of controversies and spice up her life. She’s already done a good job of it. No wonder she’s survived so well in B-Town.

Kangana confused between Independence and Republic Day

January 28th, 2009

On 24th January, 2009, the cast and crew had a special screening of Raaz- The mystery continues. Everyone from Emraan to Kangana to Mahesh Bhatt was present and the crowd certainly went gala on seeing them.

Education as well as general knowledge (especially about our own country) is a must was proved by Kangana Ranaut at the event.

It so happened that when the reporters asked Kangana to leave a message for all their fans on the occasion of Republic Day, she did that perfectly, in Hindi off course. She then deliberately asked the reporters if they want the same in English too.

Poor Kangana fell into her own trap because she took an exact 5 cuts to say just this single line - “Hi this is Kangana Ranaut and I wish all my fans a very Happy Republic Day”.

If you are thinking this is the end then you are wrong.

After 5 cuts, Kangana managed to say her lines right, but she again paused and asked one of the reporters, “Is it Independence Day or the other one?”

All this could not stop the reporters and cameraman from giggling. She soon realized why everyone was smiling and finally said, “No more interviews please” and walked off.

Hmm…this is what happens when one jumps from her basics to the next level. We did a small survey to know about her educational qualification.

Kangana was born in a village called Bhambla in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. She completed her schooling from Model School in Shimla. She even appeared for medical entrance but failed. She even tried getting into theatre. She came down to Mumbai and after struggling for sometime went back to complete her graduation in science from Delhi in 2005.

There have been incidents when Kangana’s English have raised eyebrows. We even heard that she had tried to brush on her English.

We expect Adhyayan to help the poor girl so any further embarring moments is avoided for the babe. Obviously, Shekhar Suman will not like it either.

Censor Board objects to Kangana’s nude scene; gives Raaz - The Mystery Continues an A certificate.

January 9th, 2009

Censor Board objects to Kangana's nude scene; gives Raaz - The Mystery Continues an A certificate. But producer Mukesh Bhatt believes he will be able to retain the scene

Mukesh Bhatt's dream of retaining Kangana Ranaut's nude scene in Raaz - The Mystery Continues has come to naught. The Censor Board Committee which saw the film last night has ordered the nude scene to be deleted if Mukesh wants the film to see the light of day.

Also, Raaz has been given an A certificate. However, Mukesh has the option of approaching the Revising Committee of The Censor Board.

In this scene Kangana is attacked by the ghost for the first time. According to our sources Mukesh Bhatt, who was present at the screening, was livid with the Censors' decision. There was a big argument between Mukesh and some members of the Board who refused to cow down.

Mumbai Mirror had learnt about the scene nearly15 days back and asked Mukesh for a picture. But Mukesh had said, "I don't want to release the picture as then I may have more difficulty in getting a U certificate for this film. I want a bigger audience for the film" We told him that irrespective of whether he gave us the picture or not, the censors would do their job anyway. But Mukesh did not part with the picture.

We tried to persuade Kangana to get us the picture, but even she was apprehensive about releasing the picture to the media.

Vinayak Azad (Regional Officer, Censor Board) confirmed on Friday evening that his panel has ordered Vishesh Films to delete Kangana's nude scene. He said, "My officers have told me that they had told Vishesh films to delete the nude scene. Despite the deletion of the scene, the film will have an A certificate since there is a lot of horror content in it."

Our source clarified, "Obviously, Kangana did not shoot in the nude and she wore a body suit to create an illusion. But the Censors' objection is valid since the viewer will definitely feel that Kangana is nude in the scene."

Funnily, Mukesh Bhatt is still living in denial. After we spoke to Vinayak Azad, he told us, "Raaz - The Mystery Continues has got a UA certificate. We have not been asked to delete Kangana's nude scene."

Emraan, Kangna, Adhyayan together for an electrifying music video

January 3, 2009

Trust Bhatts to not just keep churning hit music but also attach innovative music videos to some of their best tracks. In case of RAAZ - THE MYSTERY CONTINUES, they have done it twice in a matter of just around 10 days with first 'Maahi Ve' and now 'O Jaana'. While the original version of 'Maahi Ve' was the first to hit the screens a few weeks back, its video starring Emraan Hashmi in center stage came very recently. Hardly has the euphoria on the rock version of 'Maahi Ve' settled down and Bhatts are ready to unveil another music video for 'O Jaana'.

This writer had an exclusive dekko at the song and it has to be admitted that music video for the remix version of 'O Jaana' is the classiest ever to have been churned out of Vishesh Films. The track has a New Age look and feel to it with the principal cast of the film - Emraan Hashmi, Kangna Ranaut and Adhyayan Suman - being a part of it. Also, while Emraan Hashmi (obviously) holds the center stage, Adhyayan and Kangna aren't left behind either and have a definite role to play in the video.

Emraan Hashmi does what he is best at and has been doing forever in each of his chartbuster songs for years while Adhyayan Suman too looks far more confident in his entire cool avtar. However, the stunner of the show is Kangna Ranaut who gets to lip synch the English portion of the song and looks like a true import from the West, what with her costumes, make up and the body language showcasing a different facet of her persona. In fact the next time she mentions that she is just a small town girl from the North side of the country, she would certainly be questioned by many since she hardly looks like an Indian in the first place in the song.

With electrifying laser work, special effects and CG on display, the music video is the kind that should play on in up-market discs and pubs due to the immense dance appeal that it carries. Moreover, the cutting edge edit patter in 'O Jaana' makes it a track that you want to revisit multiple number of times. Have a look!

Kangana insulted at Yash Raj studios gates

We in the media all know how Yash Raj bosses are a stickler for privacy and how well guarded their huge studio premises is. Well just that we didn't know that even some Bollywood stars are no exception as Yash Raj's strict rules are being enforced on them too.

Our source narrates, "On Friday morning just before the trial show of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi began at the Yash Raj Studios' preview theatre, a white Skoda drove up to the gates of the studios and began honking at the gates so that the watchman would open the gates for them.

But instead, the watchman refused to open the gates and walked up to the driver.

Though the watchman had clearly seen it was Kangana Ranaut sitting next to the driver's seat, he knocked on the window and asked the driver whom he wanted to meet at YRF and whom should he say has come while confirming.

But then even that wasn't enough. He then left Kangana and her driver waiting at the gate for some more time till he went back to confirm the actress' appointment over the intercom."

What left Kangana visibly upset was the watchman asking on the intercom to someone at the other end that whether the actress should be let in or not and also whether her car had permission to be parked in the YRF studios basement parking!

Finally after a good 15-20 minutes wait at the gates, actress Kangana Ranaut was finally allowed into the YRF studio" the source concludes.

We are now the wondering whether Kangana shall soon be the next starlet to join the Yash Raj bandwagon following her Fashion, co-star, Priyanka Chopra.