Kareena Kapoor on the Cover of Maxim India

Maxim India, September, 2012

Kareena Kapoor on the Cover of Maxim India

Maxim India, September, 2012

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Asha Bhosle to make her acting debut at 78 with ‘Maaee’

Bollywood News: Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who is all set to make her acting debut at a ripe age of 78, with ‘Maaee’, says the movie is a sureshot tear-jerker.

The Hindi film, directed by debutant Mahesh Kodiyal tells the story of a woman abandoned by her only son and then goes to live with her daughter and son-in-law.

“I had great time working for this film. As far as my performance goes I think you all should see and tell me how I am. All I can say is that if every woman doesn’t cry when she watches the film, then I will change my name,” Bhosale told reporters here last night.

The veteran singer has done many music videos but it is for the first time that she is doing a lead role in a movie. The film also stars Padmini Kolhapure, Ram Kapoor, Navin Kaushik and Shivani Joshi. Produced by Subhash Dawar-Nitin Shankar the film is slated to release on November 23.

The versatile songstress feels that there is no one in the industry today who can take her place. “There is no one because I have sung all types of songs in different styles, in different languages. I have sung Russian, English …I have sung songs in Malayalam and all types of songs. I haven’t seen anyone who has done that,” she said.

Bhosle, who would turn a year older on September 8, wishes to get love and support from fans for the rest of her life. “I am thankful to the audience and my fans for their love and support. I wish whatever love and support I received from them should stay with me till my last day,” she said at a birthday celebration organized last night.

Several musicians like Anu Malik, Sulaiman Merchant, Sukhwinder Singh, Suresh Wadkar and others from the music industry who were present on the occasion were all praise for Bhosle.

“I remember when I was 16, I went to her place. She asked me why I had come. I told her I want her to do a song for me. She was so busy but still took out time and agreed to sing my song. The day she said yes I will sing for you, I can never forget it. She has helped so many singers like me. It is tough to get someone so talented again,” singer-composer Anu Malik said.

Singer-composer Salim Merchant who was one of the judges of singing reality show ‘Indian Idol 6′ is elated to have shared the stage with Bhosale. “I think I am lucky to spend so much time with her during ‘Indian Idol’. Also, I got to learn so much from her. I connected with Ashaji so well in ‘Indian Idol’,” he said.

Playback singer Suresh Wadkar performed on song ‘Sapne Mein Milti Hai’ from Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Satya’, for which Bhosale also had lent her voice.

Rani changes date of her film’s release

The actress is rumoured to have become very superstitious

Ever since she was linked with Aditya Chopra, talented Rani Mukherji’s career more or less came to a standstill. Earlier, producers thought she was keen on only doing Aditya’s films and now age is not really on her side. But that doesn’t stop Rani from making every possible attempt to resurrect her career. Fortunately for her, she has two promising films in hand, Aiyya with Malayalam superstar Prithviraj and Reema Kagti’s Talaash with Aamir Khan. But Rani is making sure that nothing goes wrong this time. Apparently Aiyya was scheduled to release on October 24, but Rani requested the producers to release it earlier on October 12 as she considers 3, her lucky number. The producers complied and the film will be released on the date of her wish. 

In Talaash, Reema Kagti wanted Rani to be completely de-glam. Feeling a bit vulnerable at this phase of her career, Rani was worried that she might not look so appealing on screen so she requested Reema to at least use minimal make-up. But Reema stuck to her ground and Rani, rather reluctantly, will be seen without even a trace of make-up in the film!

For her sake, we hope all these stunts work.

Sonakshi to romance Saif now

Her fascination for older heroes continues

She has been paired with much older heroes like Salman Khan in ‘Dabangg’ and Akshay Kumar in ‘Rowdy Rathore’. But it looks like Sonakshi Sinha’s penchant for older heroes is far from over. The 25-year-old actress has been signed opposite Saif Ali Khan, 42, in Tigmanshu Dhulia's ‘Bullet Raja’. Interestingly, for the film that is based on the UP mafia, the actress who has portrayed the rustic northern belle in her previous ventures will be seen as a Bengali damsel.

"As soon as Saif returned to Mumbai, Tigmanshu had a lengthy meeting with him to discuss the heroine. He was very keen to have Sonakshi on board and was convinced that she could pull off the role with ease," a leading daily reports.

Sonakshi, on the other hand is excited about this new project. "She loves Tigmanshu's films and is looking forward to working with him," a source told the daily. Apparently, the actress is excited to play a Bengali girl, which would be different from her village belle avatar in ‘Dabangg’ and ' Patna ki phuljhadi' role in ‘Rowdy Rathore’