Akhtar calling Farhan, Padukone calling Deepika

The good-looking pair of this week’s release, Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone, were in for a pleasant surprise when they visited India’s No.1 radio station, Radio Mirchi, to promote their romantic thriller Karthik Calling Karthik.

The ‘odd couple’ as they have been called in Bollywood, were in a jolly mood as they joked and pulled each other’s leg on the evening show, Sunset Samosa. The man with the rockstar image, Farhan spoke fondly of his younger days, “Main badminton raquet bahut achi tarah bajata tha.” He added, “I loved films and arts but chose commerce only because my friends were taking it up.” He urged all listeners to follow their heart and not go by the herd mentality. Speaking about Farhan, the confident Deepika, who plays a Bengali girl Shonali in the film, said, “He is a fantastic dancer. He also has a great sense of humour.”

Radio Mirchi held an interesting contest for all the Karthiks in the city who could win a chance for the reel life Karthik to give them a surprise call and chat with them. But what caught the pair completely by surprise was the spontaneous call from their respective fathers, Javed Akhtar and Prakash Padukone, while they were on air. The dads asked them some impromptu questions which they most merrily answered. The upbeat music of the film seems to have become a favourite amongst listeners. Catch the foot-tapping Hey Ya.. and other tracks on Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM.

Deepika Padukone living on the fast lane

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone would have been a badminton player if she didn't get into films. She played badminton at the state level while in school. Now, this athletic girl is learning roller skating, of course only for her role in her film.

Yes, Deepika is living on the fast lane. A special instructor has been flown in from abroad to train her in roller skating for her role in Pradeep Sarkar’s next film for Yash Raj Films. She will act with Neil Nitin Mukesh in the film.

Well, Deepika is going great guns as far as her film career is concerned but she is not very lucky when it comes to love life. She has been keeping a low profile ever since she parted ways with Ranbir Kapoor.

Loser Farhan wins over sexy Deepika Padukone

A shy, gutless guy incredibly short of confidence seems destined to mediocrity of mundane, monotonous life of many an unfulfilled desire, but then one day he gets a call from his namesake and everything changes thereafter.

Karthik Calling Karthik is a coming of age story, a romantic thriller, starring Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. The supporting cast includes Ram Kapoor, Vivan Bhatena, Vipin Sharma, Yateen Karyekar and Shifaali Shah in a special appearance.

The movie is directed by Vijay Lalwani who’s also penned the story, screenplay and dialogues. Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani are the producers.

Deepika Padukone Performance Music Ka Maha Muqabla 20th February

 

  

  

  

  

Karthik Calling Karthik team in Music Ka Maha Muqqabla
Deepika Padukone performs at the television reality show, Music Ka Maha Muqqabla, in Mumbai. The actress and her Karthik Calling Karthik co-star Farhan Akhtar came on the show to plug their film, which releases on February 26.
Both the stars seemed to enjoy themselves. Farhan grooved to the song Rock on while Deepika danced to Tumko paaya hai sung by contestants Shreya and Aneek.
 

Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone and Jiah Khan on the Set of HouseFull

The New Hindi film released by Sajid Khan which is casted on Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone Jiah Khan, Lara Dutta, Randhir Kapoor and Ritesh Deshmukh.

House ful is getting popularity before its releasing date in April 30 2010, The story of Houseful is written by Sajjid Khan on the record and also know to be the music Director, Music is composed by Shankar Ehsaan Koy, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta and Jiah Khan appeared on the set of Houseful, you can watch and download poster, pictures and wallpapers of these beauties here..
Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone and Jiah Khan on Set of HouseFull

Deepika Padukone and Farhan Akhtar on Filmfare Magazine March 2010 Issue

 

  

  

 

As the release of Karthik Calling Karthik is drawing closer, Farhan Akhtar is leaving no stone unturned to promote his film. The latest edition to the publicity gimmick is a sensuous mag cover. Deepika Padukone and Farhan are seen striking a yogic pose for the Filmfare magazine.

The magazine’s March issue says, “The ‘it’ couple Deepika & Farhan steams it up.” Seeing Farhan carrying Deepika on his lap and holding her from back does look like a sensuous pose. But what is missing on the cover is the chemistry between the two stars. The picture-perfect Deepika does add glamour to the cover, but Farhan’s blank look appears too bland.

However, the couple’s yogic pose does evoke some interest.

Do they look hot?

Deepika Padukone weaves her magic on KCK director

Deepika Padukone is indisputably the most-sought after female-actor today in B-town. Behind her, she has a queue of admirers and now, it has one more addition to it with Vijay Lalwani the director of her forthcoming film ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ falling head-over-heels for the leggy lass.

“Deepika is top-notch in ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’,” exclaims Vijay Lalwani. He goes on to add, “Deepika fits in the bill as the character of Sonali who is bubbly and chirpy. She has gone one step ahead with this film and I’m sure people will agree with me after watching the film.”

“More than that, Deepika is a pleasant human-being to work. She is very career-oriented and that makes her all the more a good actor,” Lalwani adds.

On that note, expectations are bound to spring up for ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ which is slated to release on February 26. Hope, everyone does agree with your take on Deepika and have a same opinion about the film too!

I am keen to work with Ranbir: Deepika Padukone

Model-turned-actress Deepika Padukone, who debuted alongside SRK in ‘Om Shanti Om’, made headlines because of her breakup with handsome actor Ranbir Kapoor.

Now the pretty Bollywood lass has publically declared that she has no problem working with her ex-boyfriend Ranbir, provided the script is good.

"Ranbir and I have decided that till such time we aren't offered a script that inspires us, we won't work together. I am keen to work with him. So is he. We looked great in BACHNA AE HASEENO," said Deepika.

Both had been paired opposite each other for the first time in ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ and their chemistry had been greatly admired.

Deepika’s attitude towards her ex is in total contrast with her contemporary Kareena Kapoor, who goes red in the face at the slightest mention of her ex Shahid Kapoor.

Deepika’s busy schedule in 2010
Leaving ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ aside, the young actress has only worked opposite 'seniors' actors like SRK in “Om Shanti Om”, Akshay Kumar in “Chandni Chowk To China” and Saif Ali Khan in “Love Aaj Kal.”

But in 2010 Deepika will be working with some of the Gen-X actors in films like ‘Khele Hum Jee Jaan Se’ alongside Abhishek Bachchan, ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ with Farhan Akhtar, Yash Raj’s unnamed film with Neil Nitin Mukesh and Imran Khan in ‘Break Ke Baad.’

In 2010 alone as many as five of Deepika’s films will be up for release.

"Yes, 2010 is an eventful year for me. I hope to live up to the expectations that people have from me, after LOVE AAJ KAL," confirmed the pretty actress smilingly.

Deepika-Shahid just friends?
Recently, Deepika praised her talented co-star Shahid Kapoor, who helped her with her role in “Housefull.”

It looks like pretty actress forgot that maintaining friendship with male co-star is like a walk on double-edged sword in Bollywood, especially when the parties involved are single.

Tabloids are buzzing with speculations ever since both stars said that they are just "good friends".

Curvy Deepika Padukone on Maxim

Post her break-up, her critics were writing her off for looking too thin. Now all those need a reality check as here is Deepika Padukone, looking fuller and curvaceous than before, and stunning as usual on the cover page of Maxim February issue.

Don’t know what’s the secret? May be the actress has taken all the comments in a positive stride and has worked on her body. Whatever the reason, the outcome is a sensuous mag cover. Though black makes one look slimmer but that’s not the case here. For the cover, focus is on Deepika’s close-up and the black dress which she is wearing highlights her natural curves.

And since some like it hot, Maxim doesn’t want to disappoint its fans. Deepika’s oomph factor lies in her wavy tresses and natural make-up which adds to the glamour of the cover.

Do you like the suave yet sexy cover look of Deepika?

I have no issues with Ranbir: Deepika Padukone

Ranbir Kapoor - Deepika Padukone's on-off relationship continues to make news. The duo looked great in ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’, but weren't paired thereafter. Reportedly, with their personal equations undergoing a change, the actors have decided against working together. "Completely untrue," Deepika sets the record straight, "I would love to work with Ranbir. And Ranbir is a professional too. These are mere rumours and shouldn't be entertained."

So why haven't the duo signed any film together? "Ranbir and I have decided that till such time we aren't offered a script that inspires us, we won't work together. I am keen to work with him. So is he. We looked great in BACHNA AE HASEENO," she tells me.

While Deepika started her career with 'seniors' like SRK [OM SHANTI OM], Akshay Kumar [CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA] and Saif Ali Khan [LOVE AAJ KAL], she's now cast alongside Gen X actors - Abhishek Bachchan [KHELE HUM JEE JAAN SE], Farhan Akhtar [KARTHIK CALLING KARTHIK], Neil Nitin Mukesh [Yash Raj's untitled film] and Imran Khan [BREAK KE BAAD].

Two Deepika Padukone. One fake, one real!

Virtual identity highjack. That’s what Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is fearing nowadays.

Someone has opened an account by her name on Twitter and has been posting rather controversial remarks on Deepika’s behalf. The actress clearly isn’t amused by this.

The fakester is reported to be blogging under the name of ‘PadukoneD’ and has posted comments which claim that she wants to get back with ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor, and will celebrate the Valentine’s day with Shahid Kapoor.

“I need to get back with Ranbir, again,” the fakester posted a few days back. Two days later, one post read: “I commit, Shahid will be my Valentine this year.”

An angry fan retaliated to the comments and wrote on the fake account, “Can u plz stop pretending u r Deepika!!! Get a life dude! The real deepika is @deepikatweeting (sic).”

The same post was re-tweeted by the actress as well. But all this to no avail as the fakester is hell bent to prove that he/she is the real Deepika Padukone and has slammed the real account.

“Hello, this is Deepika Padukone’s Agent, I’m the one writing for Deepika Padukone and she is the one telling me what to say here,” the fakester wrote. “And as always someone is trying to be her and stealing all her followers @deepikatweeting is a fake, she has not made the Twitter,” the fakester replied.

Is Love in the Air for Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor?

The buzz is on! Are Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor dating? Well if there's any truth to the latest Bollywood rumors, the "Love Aaj Kal" actress and the "Chance Pe Dance" star are more than just friends!

After Deepika's split from Ranbir Kapoor, the B-town gossip mill spinned on high speed about a possible romance between the model turned actress and her "Karthik Calling Karthik" co-star Farhan Akhtar, but we guess the two stayed professional as nothing seemed to have happened.

Then rumors emerged about a possible Shahid and Priyanka Chopra hook-up but that fling either stayed a secret or never took place as we haven't heard anything lately and Priyanka is currently in the U.S. shooting her new movie "Anjaana Anjaani" with Ranbir Kapoor!

Well now Deepika and Shahid are back in the dating game and the two have been spotted together a few times, including at a Mumbai nightclub and at D's house!

So when will we hear or see from the alleged new couple? Well, since either side has denied or confirmed the rumors, we guess we just have to wait and see!

Do you think Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor would make a good couple? Drop us a line.

Deepika Padukone’s Valentine Shahid Kapoor?

The much awaited suspense about who will be Deepika Padukone’s next man is finally over when she committed to dashing Shahid Kapoor to become his Valentine this year.

Initially, it was just friendship and they often use to see each other but currently things have turned into a more serious note as they have become inseparable and are completely in love.

This love relationship has grown up in relevant to the recent break ups and in order to cope up with pangs of pain. According to the sources, both are directing to take this love affair into a slow and steady pace.

The cozy couple has been seen dating at the pub-house and partying together. If they are not spending time outside, they take pleasure to pass their leisure hours in each other’s home. Sources add, “Shahid’s car was parked outside Deepika’s Bandra residence a few days ago.”

They have moved on from their failed relationships to rebuild a healthy relationship, source stated, “Shahid and Deepika - both are quite headstrong and have moved on from their failed relationships. They are only concentrating on their career at the moment. They want to have a strong foothold in the industry and think alike, which is the main reason why they have clicked together.”

Professionally they are heading towards a new project together, the source stated, “One of Shahid’s close friend is trying to work on the project. Deepika and Shahid are vaguely aware of the project and are definitely keen on working together since both of them are in-demand.”

It was after a recent award function, they started seeing each other and now effectively it has taken turn into a love relationship who have almost forgotten about their past relationship, sources revealed, “Deepika and Shahid have met each other several times in the past but they really started bonding after a recent award function. Both the actors also have common professional interests. Also, let’s not forget that they are single.”

Hope this valentine appears more promising this time for Deepika.

Deepika Padukone wants to romance Ranbir again

The once hot Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor may have parted ways but they have not bolt the doors tight. Unlike many couples, who can’t see each other on the face after split, Deepika and Ranbir are open to romance each other again – of course only in reel life.

Deepika has no bad feelings on her ex beau Ranbir. She said that she would love to work with him in the future. She added that working with him in Bachna Ae Haseeno was not enough.

Even as she maintained that career matters the most to her at the moment, she is all praise for her ex boyfriend. She said that Ranbir is a very talented actor and has a long way to go. She added that he would be around for a long time and wish he doesn’t loose focus in following his dreams.

Well, many estranged couple can learn a lesson or two from Deepika and Ranbir!

Deepika Padukone sacrifices her long locks

Dusky beauty Deepika Padukone, who is playing the central character of a uber cool chick in the film Karthik Calling Karthik, had to sacrifice her long tresses to get the modern look for the film. Deepika is seen sporting short hair and is yet looking gorgeous in this eagerly awaited film. But to convince Deepika to cut her hair wasn’t an easy job for debutante director Vijay Lalwani.

Vijay Lalwani, who had a real tough time convincing Deepika to cut short her hair says, “As Deepika’s character is very bold, modern and very outgoing, I thought that her long locks would not go with the character. And initially I was a bit hesitant to approach Deepika for this, as for any girl chopping down her long locks would be difficult, as it takes years to grow back to that length again. But at last, I managed to convince her somehow.”

Well! Deepika Padukone is looking stunning in her new avatar, her new look will really compliment her performance that is soon to come on 26th February 2010.