Who is the real Devdas?

January 12th, 2009

Our new Devdaas Abhay Deol is a dedicating actor be it his role, film or film promotion. Just like our King Khan who believes in right marketing and promotion of the film. Not only that, Abhay’s aware of the fact that his fans have already started comparing him with Shah Rukh.

And why not Shah Rukh played Devdaas in Bhansali’s film! We asked this stunning actor about the comparison part. “Yes I am aware of the fact that I will be compared but it’s not that I will indulge in too much. I was compared to my family when I entered so I am used to being compared to the people in the industry. It’s not something necessary I like but also not something that I focus on either.”

He continues, “If I was compared to my brothers yesterday tomorrow I will be compared to Shah Rukh Khan so what’s the difference. That’s why I am not here to be compared and see how I rate. I am here to work.” Well that’s a smart answer Abhay.

Shilpa Shukla romances with Abhay Deol

January 10th, 2009

Well don’t be surprise because we talking about Abhay Deol’s onscreen romance. Shilpa Shukla aka Bindiya Nayak who played a negative character in Shimit Amin’s Chak De India will be seen romancing with Abhay Deol in her next film.

Shilpa has shot for a romantic film which is called as Junction. I am opposite Abhay Deol. Junction is a love story which is being directed by Atul Sabharwal who wrote scripts for My Wife’s Murder, Phir Milenge Darna Mana Hai. This is his debut film as a director.”

She informs that after playing a negative role like Bindiya Naik she is getting more offers to play same negative character. “There’s a lot of difference between what you want and what you get. Definitely there is a contradiction in offers I am getting after the release of Chak De. But the only role that I said yes to is role of Juncution because it’s something that I haven’t done.”

Bindiya is not in hurry rather she wants to go slow and select good roles. Shilpa is very grateful to the director Shimit who chose her to play Bindiya Naik. She says “Bindiya was a negative character and it has given me a name and fame suddenly. I don’t think any newcomer can get a film and character like that. My first film was Khamosh Paani which got 15 international awards. While Chak De was my second film and I worked really hard on the film. I am grateful to get a character like that.” She signs off.

Abhay Deol promotes Dev D through tattoos

January 8th, 2009

Our modern day Devdas Abhay Deol is extremely talented and full of ideas. It is known that the idea of making a modern day version of the classic Devdas was suggested by Abhay Deol. And now, he came up with a unique idea to promote Dev D. Anurag Kashyap and Abhay Deol gathered at the famous tattoo maker Al’s tattoo salon in suburban Mumbai to launch an all new range of tattoos to promote Dev D.

According to Abhay these tattoos are inspired from the film. Abhay who himself is fond of tattoos doesn’t have any as yet on his body but he got a temporary one done on his right arm from Al’s just to get the feel of it. Al’s made a unique tattoo on Abhay’s arm.

Abhay said, “Though I am not sporting any tattoo in the film, I think this is the modern way of expressing your emotions. Tattoo emits hues and shades of emotions relevant to the youth today. Thus I thought this would be the right way to promote Dev D.”