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Happy Birthday Ranbir Kapoor: Which actress looks the best with him onscreen?

Ranbir Kapoor has often been linked to the actresses he has worked with in films. From Deepika to Katrina, much has been said about their chemistry on screen. On his 31st birthday, here is a list of heroines he has worked with.

Deepika started working with Ranbir is 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' and the two fell in love. Their real chemistry worked wonders for them in reel life. Though, the two fell out of love after sometime and yet again came back together in Ayan Mukherjee's 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'. Their chemistry was crackling and the film went onto make records at the box office.

Ranbir Kapoor has worked with a lot of newcomers but every time he weaves the same magic. Even in 'Barfi!', Ranbir looked at ease with Ileana D'Cruz and did justice to the chemistry as well as the performances. 

Ranbir and Katrina worked together in two films, 'Rajneeti' and 'Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani'. The two looked not just great together on 70mm but their chemistry also spoke for itself.

 

Pallavi Sharda is making her debut opposite Ranbir Kapoor in 'Besharam'. The trailers of the film has already created a buzz around the film and the chemistry between the two seems interesting.

 

Priyanka Chopra romanced Ranbir twice in 'Barfi' as well as 'Anjaana Anjaani'. There is no denying the fact that they look good onscreen. More than the looks, both of them are superb performers and complement each other on screen.

 

Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharma are the most unconventional pair on screen but the two complemented each other in 'Wake Up Sid'.

 

Nargis Fakhri made her debut opposite Ranbir Kapoor in 'Rockstar' and the film turned out to be a hit at the box office. Nargis's beuty complemented Ranbir's charm in the film.

Ranbir's once close friend Sonam Kapoor also worked with him in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Saawariya'. The two were much appreciated in the film.

 

Ranbir Kapoor also shared screen space with Bipasha Basu in 'Bachna Ae Haseeno'. The two shared crackling chemistry in the film.

 

- IBNLive

John Abraham's Madras Cafe 2 Days Collection At Box Office

Shoojit Sircar's latest directorial venture Madras Cafe starring John Abraham and Nargis Fakhri in leads, opened to a lackluster response at the Indian Box Office, but has picked up very well on Saturday. 

This political espionage thriller has smashed the first and second day collection records of John's previous solo movie Force, which had hit the screen on September 30, 2011. Madras Cafe, which has been most-talked about its controversial subject, was expected to start with a bang at the Indian Box Office, but the movie had a slow start with its occupancy ranging between 25% and 35% in the morning and matinee shows on its opening day, but it showed massive growth in the afternoon and evening shows. 

The film collected Rs Fri 5.17 crores nett in the domestic market on the first day. The John Abraham and Nargis Fakhri starrer showed further improvements on Saturday. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, "#MadrasCafe is zooming upwards. Not just plexes of urban centres, even single screens/mass circuits have witnessed an upswing in biz. WOW!" 

The movie collected Rs 7 crores at the Indian Box Office on its second day, taking its two-day domestic total to Rs 12.17 crores. However, Force, which has been the biggest opening solo film for John Abraham, had collected Rs 5.05 crores on Friday and Rs 4.75 crores on Saturday. Now, Madras Cafe has shattered both these collection records. The movie has garnered a very powerful word of mouth. 

As per the early trends, the movie is expected to rake in Rs 8.5 to 10 crores nett at the Indian Box Office on Sunday. Stay locked to this space to read latest Madras Cafe Box Office reports.

I Wanted To Join The Army - Nargis Fakhri

You know why I like Nargis Fakhri? Because she doesn't talk bulls***. She's right in your face, bold, honest and straight from the heart. For a girl who had dreams like every other person every other day, it is an act of defiance that she moved her base to Bollywood two years ago. Perhaps this is how you gracefully transition from childhood to adulthood in the global eye of glamour. We've known each other through our unforgettable first meeting where she ripped apart the cellophane to unravel her surprise gift - a candle stand that stood as tall as her. And this time was no different. I surprise Fakhri with a lemon grass plant, thanks to her obsession for Tea, something that we discovered through her tweets. The actress has surprised us men for a good two years - be it with her GQ cover or with her doing quality cinema such as Rockstar and Madras Cafe. But don't let her all American looks fool you. Fakhri has got 'sexy' back and this time, it's all rugged but with a mission. For me, Nargis isn't a role model, she's just like you and me. But all I need to worry about is - I don't want to be telling this to her 3 lac plus followers on twitter.

I clearly remember the day when our late PM, Mr Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated. Do you recall any such gruesome moment that makes you question the politics and its terror?
I've had so many. I've had a lot of people that have passed away - the near and dear ones. But I don't really get affected by politics and I am not too politically inclined. Not to sound uneducated. I am not trying to say that I am uneducated or unaware. I can't really speak too much about politics and would not like to comment on how I feel about politics in general.

So you're telling me that you are not at all interested in politics?
No. I didn't mean that. I did research mostly on my character because the film is inspired by what happened during the Sri Lankan-Tamil War. There was one particular person that was a big part of it. Her name was Anita Pratap. She was a journalist. I researched all of her work and I had no idea of anything else, except, I remember on TV when they shot Prabhakaran who used to be a rebel. As far as the history and politics of India, I really didn't know anything about it. We are very all about our country as I've come from America. John told me that a lot of Indians don't know about politics in their own country. He asked a disc-jockey who Rajiv Gandhi was and she didn't know. I almost started tearing. I mean, I do understand what he meant. But honestly, when we are young, we really don't care too much about politics and are busy trying to find the answer to - Who we are and what we are supposed to do with our life.

But just like Anita Pratap, Barkha Dutt and a few more, don't you think the real job of a journalist is to find out the truth and nothing but the truth?
Well, I think that the journalism that I am coming across when it has to do with this industry is a bunch of, excuse my language, is crap. And we want to read the gossip of what's happening in other peoples' lives. It's human psychology they say (laughs). But I don't know why it's saleable. Why do the youth know about Shah Rukh Khan or Katrina Kaif more than their ex- PM who got assassinated? I wish I knew what the youth learns about history.

So then, how was it to be a journalist?
I think it's a crazy job. You got to have some kind of passion for humanity because they are deliberately putting themselves in a place that they can get killed. I don't know if you would want to do that kind of a job. I think what these guys do is commendable. These women and men risk their lives and family to keep us aware of what's going inside the political world. It's amazing! For me, I feel everyone is so selfish in the world today. And look at these journalists - I would like to meet such people as they are too special for me. I want to meet someone who does that for a living.

Is it all heart or is it something else what motivates them?
I want to know! When I was very young, I wanted to join the army just like John's character in the movie. My mom had a heart attack, not quite (laughs). When you are coming out of high school they say - Do you want to join the military and all. But you know there is a possibility that I could die and I didn't go that route.

You've done quality cinema more than commercial -Rockstar and Madras Cafe.
I could've done that but I don't know how to explain myself. Ok, I rather do quality than quantity. I rather do something that feels good or I feel connected to. I didn't plan to come into this career choice and now that I have decided to stay, I have no pressures here. I don't need the feel to hurry here. Also, there is a whole learning process that comes along. I want to try everything and I am brushing my Hindi. Rockstar wasn't just an eye candy for me. It was a launch that was unbelievable. For me who wasn't prepared, it was positive and negative. To tell you the truth I've just started watching movies, renting it out and sometimes, I lose the jokes (laughs). So yes, I am taking it slow but sure will do quality stuff.

Do you easily come out of your character after doing an intense film like Madras Cafe?
My character isn't too intense to come out. But depending on what kind of an actor you are, when you are acting, and for those who are so great somehow become that character. During Rockstar, I was new and had less friends here and I spent a lot of time with Imtiaz and Ranbir. So yes, I was in character but I also took a long break in between that helped me come out of it. Ranbir's a great actor and he gets sucked in. But when you jump from one film to the other, I often wonder how actors go in and come out of characters. But the most beautiful experience while working in a movie is to marinate yourself in the character and that fantasy - funny or tragic.

How much have you started to like this Hindi Film Industry?
The art of acting is very interesting. It's fulfilling. As a child I wanted to be somebody different every day. My mother went berserk. There are other perks - learning and working with so many different people. I've learnt a piece of history in Madras Cafe. I feel I have gained so much more and I can have a conversation with people on what happened and how it happened. As for business in Bollywood, I don't like that. I am an artist. I don't know what people think about me but I don't like fame. I am a normal person. I paint, I sketch, I draw, blah blah blah. I don't like people all up in my business and s***. You know what I mean? Wanna know what colour underwear I wear and whether I've dug my nose (laughs). I don't like such a business (laugh).

- Bollywood Hungama

Nargis Fakhri's effort goes in vain!!

An injured Nargis Fakhri had to rehearse for her dance number only to have it changed the next day

This seems to be a case of much ado about nothing. Nargis Fakhri spent an entire day with her leg in a bandage for a music track that was eventually struck off, after director Rajkumar Santoshi didn't approve of it. According to sources, Nargis had been suffering from a muscle pull.

A unit hand says, `The actress rehearsed for her item number on Wednesday night as it had to be shot the next day. But Santoshi didn't like the song and it was dropped the next day.`

Apparently, Nargis had to do her act all over again on Thursday night and it was filmed on Friday.

Producer Ramesh Taurani says, `Yes, the song was changed. We recorded a special track for the trailer and decided to weave a new track around it. We didn't have any conflict with Rajji on the music.` Santoshi remained unavailable for comment

`Madras Cafe` Will Re-Launch Nargis : Shoojit Sircar

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar has roped in Nargis Fakhri for ‘Madras Café’ and says that he is re-launching her in filmdom with his movie on terrorism.

She made her Bollywood debut with hit musical romance "Rockstar!" as a college going student. While her co-star Ranbir Kapoor was praised for his performance in the film, the actress managed to impress with her looks.

Now Sircar is presenting her as a journalist in "Madras Cafe", a political-thriller, which deals with terrorism and civil war and was reportedly shot in Sri Lanka and India.

"This is Nargis`s debut film. I introduced Nargis in a commercial and then she did `Rockstar`," Shoojit told reporters in a group interview.

Showing confidence in the actress`s acting skills, he further said: "I can assure you, she will surprise everybody with the film. This is the reason I am telling you Nargis is debuting with `Madras Cafe`."

With three films in his kitty and a National Award, Sircar, the man behind "Yahaan", "Vicky Donor" and "Shoebite", says that he is "particular about my actors".

"I don`t let them go till I get the best out of them. Nargis will be re-launched with the film," he reiterated.

"Madras Cafe" features John Abraham in the lead and the actor is also co-producing the film.

All Rs 100 crore films are not great, says John Abraham!

 Actor-producer John Abraham feels all Rs 100 crore club films are not great. After the critical and commercial success of 'Vicky Donor', the actor's production house JA Entertainment and Rising Sun Films have teamed up once again for 'Madras Cafe'.

"This is a serious film. We believe in making quality films. I don't know how much crores the film would make. I feel all Rs 100 crore films are not the greatest movies," John told reporters here last evening at the trailer launch of

'Madras Cafe'.A spy thriller, the film is a story based on the political relations between India and Sri Lanka and it releases on August 23. The other two big films releasing next month include - 'Chennai Express' (on August 8 -Eid) and 'Once

Upon A Time in Mumbaai Dobara' (August 15).

"Holidays do get you a good opening but at the end of the day, the content, quality of the film will speak. We are confident about our film and its release date. We wanted a clear open window and we have got that. It is a clutter

breaker film, it is a very special project... we have spent six-seven years on it," John said.

"We want to make entertaining films with strong content. We want to make quality films," he said.

There were reports that the film has a reference to Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination and also deals with the LTTE's activities in Sri Lanka.

"The film has no such depictions. The backdrop of the film is India-Sri Lanka and after that the entire story is fictional. It is a realistic film. I'm satisfied with the final cut," director Shoojit Sircar said.

The film was initially titled as 'Jaffna', but the makers finally settled for 'Madras Cafe', as it is relevant to the plot of the film. A strategic meeting happens at this place, Shoojit said.

The film also stars Nargis Fakhri as a war journalist.

"I am happy to be part of this film. It was great working with John and Shoojit. For my role of a journalist I researched a lot, I saw lot of things online, how they report and work, their body language etc. I got scared to shoot

intense scenes," Nargis said.

John praised Nargis for her work in the film and said she will make everyone proud.

The trailer of 'Madras Cafe' has been released with 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'.

Nargis preparing for her item number with full force!

Actress Nargis Fakhri is said to be doing the best that she can for her debut item number in "Phata Poster Nikla Hero". 

Nargis will shake a leg with Shahid Kapoor for the number, composed by Pritam, and choreographed by Bosco-Caeser. 

Details of the number are being closely guarded, but one hears that the "Rock On!!" actress will be presented in an all-new avatar. A popular stylist is said to have been roped in for the same. 

Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, "Phata Poster Nikla Hero" stars Ileana D'Cruz with Shahid.

Madras Cafe First Look : John Abraham's In The Search Of Truth

Here's the first look of John Abraham's Madras Cafe, which spells the intense theme of the film. In this Shoojit Sircar's political thriller, Rockstar actress Nargis Fakri will be trying her luck at Bollywood again. Nargis essays the role of a foreign journalist.

The film briefly came under controversy when actress Leena Marie Paul, who was recently booked under multiple cheating cases was associated with the film. However the filmmakers said that the incarcerated actress was "never" a part of Madras Cafe. The film also stars Vicky Donor fame Ayushmann Khurrana and is set to release on August 23.

Get a glimpse into John Abraham`s second production ‘Madras Café’ when you go to watch ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ Friday. The trailer of the ‘Madras Café’ will release with the Farhan Akhtar-starrer.

‘Madras Café’, which features John and Nargis Fakhri, is directed by Shoojit Sircar. The director is looking forward to the response to the trailer.

"The trailer of `Madras Cafe` is attached with `Bhaag Milkha Bhaag`. I am eagerly waiting to see the audience response," Sircar said.

He promises an unusual film, and said: "It`s in the spy zone and is a realistic film. I`m satisfied with the final cut, but let`s see how audience reacts to it."

HOT: Nargis Fakhri sauces up Maxim July in swimsuit

Look who is bathing in bubbles? Nargis Fakhri continues her swimsuit stint with Maxim as well. The svelte lassie is on the cover of the mag’s latest issue, posing provocatively in a bathtub. Ooh!

After her debut film Rockstar, new projects may have been hard to come by for Nargis, but she is making up for all her fans by appearing in sexy shoots. In the last few months she has appeared on several magazine covers. As the lady knows she looks stunningly hot in swimsuits, she isn’t in the mood to hold back in this sultry shoot.

One of the hottest pin-up girls of Bollywood, Nargis Fakhri is introduced as “The Gift, The Attitude, The Fantasy” on the cover as she lazes in a tub of froth, wearing a black swimsuit.

For the rest of the shoot, she is pouting and posing in an array of gorgeous skimpy outfits. The ace fashion photographer Vishesh Varma has shot Nargis for the shoot. Launching the cover, Maxim India tweeted, “The gorgeous @NargisFakhri on our cover. #Incredible. Get your copy now. Now! Now!”

We too think she looks incredible, but waiting to hear from certain Mr. Chopra what he has to say about the fabulous Ms. Fakhri’s Maxim shoot.

Catch Nargis Fakhri from her latest fashion shoot! Here’s a sneak peek:

HOTTEST IIFA GIRLS!

One of the most glamorous awards that Bollywood turns up at every year, India International Film Awards (IIFA) have seen the best of fashion on a global platform in each of its editions so far.

As the film industry glitterati prepares to dazzle us, this time in Macau, China, we look back at the most fashionable women at IIFA over the years.