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Neetu Chandra's exotic looks attract the Greek..

Neetu Chandra, the sexy dame best known for the role she played in the 2009 hit 'Yavarum Nalam (13B)' and for her sizzling item song from Myskin's Yuddham Sei (2011) has completed her part as the lead lady in Ameer’s Adhi Baghavan opposite Jayam Ravi.

The sultry looking actor has now bagged her first ever-international project to play the lead in a Greek film produced by Kyriakos Tofaridis (producer of The Last Homecoming), who has been scripting the film for over four years.

Apparently it was filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who recommended the Bollywood actors to Kyriakos Tofaridis, who selected Neetu Chandra over other Indian actresses including Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor.

Kyriakos mentioned that he was looking for an Indian beauty and that Neetu's Indian exotic looks are the best for his next bilingual venture 'Home Sweet Home' to be made in Greek and English. He further revealed that the film revolves around three hot men, two Greek and one from Hollywood, trying to woo the leading lady played by Neetu Chandra.

"It was Anurag who introduced me to Kyriakos. I am looking forward to shoot in Greece. I am thankful to Anurag." said Neetu acknowledging Anurag's help adding "This role couldn't have come at a better time, especially since I was surrounded by too much negative publicity, link-ups and controversies."

The sexy lass who is busy learning Greek these days will fly to Cyprus on May 5th for the shoot of the film that has been scheduled to go on floor from May 8th.

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"I love theatre, and as long as I have time. It's great to be able to go back to it and give time to it," said Kalki Koechlin, the Indian actress of French descent who had featured in several plays before trying her luck in Bollywood.

When she is not busy shooting films, actress Kalki Koechlin goes back to her first love - theatre.

"I am happy doing theatre, and it's been film after film for a while...so it's nice to get back to theatre, it's a welcome break," she added.

Kalki landed a role in Anurag Kashyap's 2009 film Dev D and went on to feature in films like Shaitan, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, That Girl in Yellow Boots and My Friend Pinto. She will next be seen in Dibakar Banerjee's Shanghai and Vishal Bharadwaj's Daayan.

In her free time, she had been writing a new play.

"I have finished writing a new play, which I am very excited about. I haven't titled it yet. The subject of the play is death, but the play is actually comical. It's a dark comedy," she said.

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South hottie in Anurag Kashyap's next

Actor Reemma Sen's been on a high lately, and not only because she celebrated her birthday in Delhi with her fiance, restaurateur Shiv Karan Singh, recently. It's also because she has two big films in hand.

Reemma will be seen in Anurag Kashyap's "Gangs of Wasseypur" next, where she plays the lead opposite actor Manoj Bajpai. "This is a hard-hitting gangster film. Unlike his projects in the past, this film will be completely commercial. His female characters are always bold and interesting and I play this fiery Bengali woman in the film," Reemma told us when she was in the city.

Another film that Reemma will be doing is "Parzania" director Rahul Dholakia's next venture titled "Society". This is a film in which Rahul has moved away from what he does usually. It's a comedy film and very light-hearted," says the actor.

But what about marriage? Reemma said that marriage wasn't something she was talking about at the moment. She also said that the reason why many people felt she'd been out of action for so long is probably because her films hadn't done well in the past. "I worked opposite Govinda recently and am also doing a film down South, but probably because these films didn't get that much mileage, I seem to have been out of action. I am now looking forward to these releases," she said. Let's hope for the pretty actress' sake that there are cash registers as well as wedding bells ringing soon!

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Anurag makes Kalki do intimate scenes

There's more to Kalki Koechlin's film roles than just quirkiness, rage and sleaze. But despite the attention-grabbing roles, Kalki is determined to prove that she is as good at handling drama, as playing a trauma-stricken teenager.

The actor, who is riding high post the success of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD), says that she is now ready to cut her teeth on commercial potboilers. "I have always thought of myself as a commercial actor," says Kalki, adding, "I've never ruled out masala films. I wanted to do a light-hearted, fun and uplifting flick, which ZNMD was. But on the other hand, it was also treated very realistically," she shares.

But despite a first-rate performance in ZNMD, big production houses aren't exactly knocking at her door. "Things don't change overnight. I don't look at a film in terms of where it will take me and my career. The script has to be believable and has to excite me," she adds.

After ZNMD, in which she got to show her humourous side, Kalki will be seen in That Girl In Yellow Boots, as a British citizen, Ruth, tracking her father in Mumbai and equipped with just a letter. "It is the toughest character I have played to date. The character comes to a different world completely and explores the Mumbai underbelly on her own without even speaking the language," she shares.

But is the film too outre for the Indian audience? "It is a niche film and not a commercial drama. But it is a very interesting story - a story of every woman who should be accepted," says Kalki. Prod her whether reports that scenes of the film - which did the rounds of film festivals - have been leaked on the internet irk her and she says, "There are always a lot of rumours about things. The release of the film got delayed because we were looking for an international release as well and it will hit the screens soon in the US."

Though she has two releases lined up, Dibakar Banerjee's political thriller, Shanghai and My Friend Pinto, Kalki is candid enough to admit that she's "not doing anything at the moment." "I am travelling with my plays, and will be starting another one soon," she shares. Shanghai has her Dev.D co-star Abhay Deol, but Kalki will be seen alongside Emraan Hashmi in the film. "I have no scenes with Abhay. I didn't see him at all on the sets of the film," she says.

As for husband Anurag Kashyap's recent remarks that it is difficult for him to watch Kalki do intimate scenes, the actor says, "Anurag only makes me do intimate scenes in his films. He has no right to complain."

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Dev.D director Anurag Kashyap’s next 'That Girl In Yellow Boots' has achieved something that even the biggest blockbusters have not. It has managed to get distributors to release the film with 30 prints in the US, and that too in theatres not meant for just the NRI audience but also Americans.

The film will now release globally on September 2, a year after its completion. And that is because the director had failed to find a proper distributor.

“Indian distributors think that films that do not have a Bollywood star are not fit for international release. The point is that they only chase the NRI audience and are not willing to explore other markets. They have not thought of the audience from the other country,” explains Kashyap.

“Our sales agent Yellow Affairs helped us sell the film. In USA Indie Pix is releasing it with 30 prints, all in non-NRI theatres.

We have also sold the film in Scandinavian countries, Turkey, Southern Europe, New Zealand etc. We have also sold satellite rights in many countries. This is why I held on to this film. Today investors who don’t want to invest in Bollywood are funding me globally. I have got eleven films going on floors next year,” he concludes.

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With films trying to be more realistic, the depiction of affection is also getting bolder, says actress Mahie Gill, who has done intimate scenes in her debut movie "Dev D" and also in her forthcoming " Not A Love Story".

Mahie says that she finds shooting for intimate scenes difficult and awkward.

"I feel awkward doing these scenes and it's not very easy because the entire crew is there. But I feel that it's like any other emotion and one has to depict it. The kind of cinema I am doing is realistic and so this is also a part of it," said Mahie in an interview.

Asked what goes on in her mind while doing intimate scenes, she said: "The only thing in your mind is that you have to deliver your best. It shouldn't look artificial at all." After making an impressive start with Anurag Kashyap's "Dev D" in 2009, Mahie did the offbeat "Gulal" and also had a small part in last year's super hit cop drama "Dabangg".

Next in line is the controversial "Not A Love Story", inspired by the murder of TV executive Neeraj Grover, who was killed by ex-naval officer Jerome Mathew for allegedly having a relationship with his fiancee Maria Susairaj.

In the film 'Not A Love Story' the 27-year-old had to do love-making scenes with co-star Deepak Dobriyal. She was right up for it and said that director Ram Gopal Varma apologized for retakes on one such intimate scene until it was shot right as required.

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Kalki Koechlin pregnant ?

Close on the heels of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan announcing her pregnancy, another married actress is under the scanner.

While the lean and beautiful Kalki Koechlin is busy promoting her new film, Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara, her recent absence from a couple of events have sparked off rumors that there's something brewing, after all.

Add to the fact that her husband, director-actor Anurag Kashyap, has clearly stated he would like to expand his family, and the whispers seem legitimate.

There were also unconfirmed reports that Kalki was visibly unwell at a recent event, making tongues wag again. However, a source close to the actress has rubbished those claims, stating that the bubbly actress was just the victim of a monsoon stomach bug.

Sounds like a case of "there's no smoke without fire", but until we hear it straight from the horse's mouth, we'll just wait to offer our best wishes.

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Shaitan shows the dark side of youngsters

Bejoy Nambiar's film Shaitan, which is touted as showing the dark side of the life of Mumbai youngsters, doesn't intend to have shock value to grab attention, says actor Gulshan Devaiya.

"I don't think we have done anything, which would have a shock value. It was scripted and it was in a flow. If it turns out something is shocking, then its ok but it's not done intentionally to shock people or to grab attention," Gulshan told in an interview.

Produced by filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, Shaitan traces the life of five youngsters from Mumbai's urban scape and how in covering up an accident, these intelligent, good looking and "uber-cool" youngsters had to dig out the flip side of their character that lurks within.

"I don't think it's intended to show Mumbai in a different perspective, but it wanted to show how young people who live a very fast paced life in the city. It's also shows how young people are adapting themselves with the new Mumbai," said Gulshan.

He was initially offered the role of the police officer played by actor Rajiv Khandelwal but he had failed to impress Nambiar in the audition, he revealed.

"I was first called for the role of Mathur the cop, played by Rajiv Khandelwal. He wanted to shoot a scene with me and see if I fit the role. I think Rajiv Khandelwal was busy and was unable to give him time. So he was considering me.

"I shot for whole one day. It was a very tiring shot. I had to spend the whole day with a big moustache. I don't think he was really happy with how the shot came out and said he will let me know," said Gulshan.

Actress Kalki Koechlin, who has also worked with him in theatres and later in Kashyap's The Girl in Yellow Boots, then suggested his name to Nambiar for the role of KC.

"Kalki suggested my name for KC, because he hadn't finalised on the cast. So I took the scene, prepared for it and was auditioned. Again Bejoy Nambiar didn't call me. So I called because I was getting jittery. He confirmed me and that's how I got the role," said Gulshan, who has a long association with Kalki since his theatre days.

Gulshan himself was also more inclined towards the role he grabbed than that he was offered initially.

"Personally, I feel that Mathur's character is the best of the film but somehow I was instinctively drawn towards KC because I thought it would be a nice role, I would enjoy playing KC. So when I shot for Mathur I couldn't give my 100 per cent. I was somehow fantasizing the role of KC," said Gulshan.

The actor was enticed to do play KC because it's a very edgy role but he personally doesn't identify with the character at all.

"I am not like KC at all. I don't like too many people around, going to nightclubs, all this loud music, I don't do drugs, I don't even smoke though I occasionally enjoy my drinks. I didn't find the role difficult I found it interesting. I wanted to do it," he said.

The theatre actor had also played a small role in Rohan Sippy's recent release Dum Maro Dum and is again to be seen as a undercover gangster in The Girl in Yellow Boots.

Though he played grey characters in three consecutive films, Gulshan made a conscious effort to keep each of them radically discrete from each other.

"My character Ricky in Dum Maaro Dum is of a peddler and I played a gangster in 'The Girl in Yellow Boots' but I didn't draw any reference from any of my previous characters. I tried to keep KC as far away as possible in terms of look, speaking and walking style. I try to keep all the character as far away from me as possible. That's why I don't do TV commercials, because they want you as you are. It's very boring," said Gulshan.

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Kalki Koechlin has no qualms with a bikini

Kalki Koechlin who will be seen in a hot sexy avatar in ‘Shaitan’ claims wearing bikini for the movie was a no big deal for her.

The actress is known for the kind of role she opts for and while talking about her bikini scene, she said, “For me the bikini shot in ‘Shaitan’ was not difficult as it was done around friends. It was like any group of friends in Mumbai will go to a resort and have fun in swimming pool and throw things around.”

“Yes, I would have been very nervous if the scene demanded me to come out of sand, oil on my body that would be a little more intimidating because you have the whole crew watching you,” she concluded.

So, it seems that Mrs. Kashyap has no issues donning a bikini but she needs her comfort level intact!

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Anurag and Kalki to wed on April 30th

They have been together through thick and thin, completely different from each other and yet bonded by love -- Anurag Kashyap and Kalki Koechlin have finally decided to get married.

April 30 is the day when these two lovebirds will take marital vows amidst family and friends. The marriage is reportedly in the beautiful hill city of Ooty where Kalki’s mother stays. The couple, who recently admitted that they got engaged in January, has invited around forty people. The marriage will be attended by only a few from the industry. Kalki has also met her in-laws in Benaras (Anurag’s hometown) during the shoot of Anurag's forthcoming film, Gangs Of Wasseypur.

The maverick director of Dev D confirms the marriage to a tabloid, and clears that the marriage will be devoid of any pomp and show and would be a very simple ceremony. As both Kalki and Anurag are very private persons they don’t want media to be part of their wedding ceremony. The couple will wed in South Indian style, and as per reports, Kalki will wear a Kanjivaram saree and Anurag - a dhoti.

This is Anurag’s second marriage. His first wife was film editor Aarti Bajaj, with whom he has a daughter named Aaliya.

Kalki and Anurag’s love story started from the sets of Dev D, and since then the two are like inseparables. They have been living together for last two years, and have even bought a new house.

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Sudhir Mishra files a complaint against Payal

Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra has personally delivered a complaint letter against model-turned-actress Payal Rohatgi to the Versova police station, last evening.

This "precautionary measure" that a close friend of Mishra refers to, comes in light of the harassing messages and phone calls that the filmmaker received from Rohatgi.

The actress, who accused filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee of making indecent propositions towards her was infuriated by Mishra, who dismissed these allegations in support of the director.

After contemplating on what action to take for several days, Mishra finally decided to bring it to the police's notice yesterday.

The filmmaker's friend adds, "Sudhir got some calls and messages from Payal, after he was vocal about Dibakar's innocence. Since Payal took offence to his support, she started sending messages and calling him up on March 21 and 22. Her messages were quite nasty."

Mishra's friend tells us in detail the content of Rohatgi's messages, which have frazzled the filmmaker.

"The messages went as follows: A) You don't know what happened between me and Dibakar. I would appreciate if you refrain from your comments, as I also can talk. B) Lay off. C) I don't want to work with you. So don't spoil my image. D) Sorry for my last comments. I am a girl, not a piece of meat.

I must have begged 100 times for an audition from you but you didn't listen. But please don't bitch about me as now I won't shut up. E) Now, I hope it's clear.

When we contacted Mishra, an unidentified man answered, saying, "Sudhirji yoga class mein gaye hain." Following this call, his phone was unavailable right until we went to press.

However, Rohatgi answered our query on SMS, "Yes, I had called and messaged Sudhir when he lent support to Dibakar.

The messages you are reading out to me are stored on my mobile and I don't deny them. But did I do any wrong? I was disturbed with the way he and Anurag Kashyap were supporting Dibakar. I even gave an interview in a film glossy talking about them.

Thereafter, Sudhir had also apologised to me. Now, Sudhir has again taken up the issue after 12-13 days. Why? Ab kya hai? I think these directors are mad."

Rohatgi added, "You know what - after you sent me a text, I asked Sudhir if he had gone to the police and he denied!"

However, DCP Zone IX, K M M Prasanna, confirmed, "Yes, Sudhir Mishra has given us an application letter, wherein he states that Payal Rohatgi has been sending him intimidating messages. We shall be looking into the matter."

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Casting Couch exists: Payal Rohatgi

It all started with actress Payal Rohatgi coming out in the open and accusing director Dibaker Banerjee of asking for s**ual favours from her in return of a movie role.

Dibaker denied the casting couch accusations slammed against him and supporting him were filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Sudhir Mishra.

In Dibaker's defence, Anurag said, "Incidents like these keep happening. I get around 50 such messages from actors everyday and this is precisely the reason why we have casting directors today who decide the casting."

Sudhir Mishra said, "I stand by Dibaker. As far as valid directors are concerned, I can vouch for them as I don't think 'casting couch' exists. If at all it does, I have not seen it."

Mumbai Mirror had reported yesterday that filmmaker Sudhir Mishra had personally delivered a complaint letter against model-turned-actress Payal Rohatgi to the Versova police station, last evening as a "precautionary measure" in the wake of some intimidating phone calls and messages he had been getting from Payal.

The messages went as follows: A) You don't know what happened between me and Dibakar. I would appreciate if you refrain from your comments, as I also can talk. B) Lay off. C) I don't want to work with you. So don't spoil my image. D) Sorry for my last comments. I am a girl, not a piece of meat. I must have begged 100 times for an audition from you but you didn't listen. But please don't bitch about me as now I won't shut up. E) Now, I hope it's clear.

Reacting to the quoted messages in Mumbai Mirror, Payal's publicist Avantika clarified with TOI saying, "The content of those messages are absolutely correct but they are in no way threatening or intimidating as they are made out to be. Payal is going to have a press conference today afternoon where she will speak about Sudhir allegedly filing a police complaint against her in the police station."

Avantika added, "After Sudhir intervened in what was between Payal and Dibaker, Payal did call up Sudhir to ask as to why he was intervening in the matter when he didn't know what had happened. The messages sent to him said the same. Sudhir reverted to Payal's texts by apologizing for his intervention and Payal let it go. After things were sorted, he goes and files a police complaint! When Payal asked him if he did file a complaint, he says no! We have his message for the record saying he hasn't filed the complaint. We are going to produce it to the media. If he claims to be threatened what took him almost 12 days to take an action! Was he sleeping over it!"

Meanwhile, Payal has also tweeted, "Sudhir mishra traitor or unstable. After apologising to me files a police complaint that I am threatening him. When I ask him says no. God who is unstable? I am going to be speaking to media at 3pm regarding sudhir mishra issue and put an end to all this nonsense. This entire gang is after my blood."

Payal's publicist Avantika concludes, "Payal is not a publicity hound. She has better things to do. She will speak to the media later in the day and will do group bytes."

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Kalki & Anurag to get hitched

Anurag Kashyap has supposedly got engaged to his live-in girlfriend Kalki Koechlin. The couple reportedly has had an informal engagement last month and are planning to tie the knot by the end of this year or early next.

In two years Kalki has turned the brooding director in a happier person, and a fitter one, as he has shed kilos.

When TOI bumped into him at Rani Mukerji's house two weeks back, he told us that he was maintaining his health because Kalki was on his case about him being healthy. Ciao, at least now he looks like her boyfriend, and not a cradle snatcher. Congratulations to the lovely couple.

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