Akhil Iyer, The Bangalore Guy In Bollywood!
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil not only marks the debut of Kareena and Ranbir's cousin, Armaan Jain and Deeksha Seth. The romantic comedy movie also marks the debut of an aspiring actor, Akhil Iyer. Akhil played the role of Mahesh (Deeksha's fiance) in his debut film, Lekar Hum Deewana Dil. Very little is known about the actor as Armaan and Deeksha gathered all the limelight. Akhil Iyer who shot to fame with Lekar Hum Deewana Dil is a Bangalore guy who used to be in theater before making his big Bollywood debut. He has worked with talented stars like Arundhati Raja, Prakash Belawadi and Sharanya Ramprakash to name a few. READ REVIEW OF LEKAR HUM DEEWANA DIL Akhil doesn't hail from a filmy background like Armaan Jain. He got a call by a Bollywood casting director and gave his audition from home, that too in a mobile! His brother and sister-in-law helped him shoot the audition shot on the mobile camera. The team liked it and he got selected. Rest is all history now! Akhil Iyer made his Bollywood debut in Arif Ali's directorial debut, Lekar Hum Deewana Dil. Akhil Iyer is an engineer by profession, but he always wanted to become an actor. Apart from making his debut in Bollywood with Lekar Hum Deewana Dil, Akhil Iyer is also working in some Tamil films which are in post-production stage. The aspiring actor wants to work in both the Tamil and Bollywood film industries. Here are some interesting facts about Akhil Iyer who played Mahesh in Lekar Hum Deewana Dil.
Preity Zinta shoots with Saif for 'Happy Ending'
The actress, who has been in news for her complaint against former boyfriend Ness Wadia for alleged molestation, shared pictures from the shoot of the film where she has a cameo.
"Last picture taken with the crew of Happy Ending. Couldn't have Saif in this picture as he was not dressed for the occasion," she posted on Twitter.
Preity, 39, said she was sad her shoot was over as it took her in another world. "Best thing about being on a film set is that you can lose yourself in another world. Sad that my short and sweet stint with Happy Ending is over," she said.
The actress recalled that she and Saif, 43, first worked together in 'Kya Kehna'. "On the sets of Happy Ending. Cannot believe that the first time we shot together was 16 years ago! Unbelievable."
'Happy Ending', a romantic-comedy directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK and produced by Saif's Illuminati Films, features Govinda, Ranvir Shorey, Ileana D'Cruz, Kalki Koechlin and the actor himself in key roles while Preity and Kareena Kapoor Khan appear in cameo.
Preity and Saif's most successful film together was 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' with Shah Rukh Khan. They also starred together in 'Salaam Namaste' and 'Dil Chahta Hai' where she was paired opposite Aamir Khan.
After flop films, I could've disappeared: Shraddha Kapoor
Mumbai: Shraddha Kapoor, who began her Bollywood journey with films like "Teen Patti" and "Luv Ka The End", made it big only with "Aashiqui 2". The actress, who is loving all the attention she's getting with her latest release "Ek Villain", says she has no regrets about her past choices.
In an interview, the young actress speaks about her journey, her films and future plans:
Excerpts:
Q. "Ek Villain" has got huge attention from the public and the press.
A. I was more excited and nervous about "Ek Villain" than "Aashiqui 2". The buzz after the promos was very strong. The director Mohit Suri and I both had to prove ourselves after 'Aashiqui 2'.
Q. So isn't that good?
A. It's wonderful! My only regret is, I've found myself cut off from my family. I'm in and out of my house with barely time for a hug for my parents. I communicate with them more on the phone than in person. Every time I am out of the house, I get a hug from my parents, saying they are proud of me. That keeps me going through the whole day. Just to see them glowing with pride when they look at me is my biggest reward. Every child wants to make her parents proud. If I have succeeded, I am blessed. To see them smile, makes my day.
Q. "Aashiqui 2" was almost like a debut film for you. So "Ek Villain" was crucial?
A. Yes, if you look at it that way then yes, "Ek Villain" is like the post-debut film. But I did three films before "Aashiqui 2". And I am proud of all of them. If I hadn't made my debut in Leena Yadav's "Teen Patti", I wouldn't have done "Aashiqui 2". "Teen Patti" gave me a taste of failure. Then followed all the rejections. I was replaced in some films. Of course a lot more people saw me in "Aashiqui 2" than "Teen Patti". I had a fab role in it. My character in "Aashiqui 2" got me so much attention.
Q. How different was it working in "Ek Villain" as compared with "Aashiqui 2"?
A. In "Aashiqui 2", we were one small family working hard to make a name. That film changed our lives on one Friday.
Q. It made you affluent?
A. If you mean money-wise, then I am just getting there. Though I've to admit in "Aashiqui 2", I wasn't paid anything close to what I got for "Ek Villain" (laughs). Emotionally, "Aashiqui 2" made me very rich. And that's the best wealth money can't buy.
Q. Suddenly you've come into your own?
A. I am grateful for what I've received after "Aashiqui 2". After the first flops, I could've disappeared. Nowadays, I love the way my name comes up in projects. But I don't get flattered when my name is announced without my confirming the projects. Premature announcements tend to confuse the trade. It also creates ill-will and bad blood. I am not one for false news reports at all. Good or bad, untrue reports embarrass me, no matter how flattering. And gossip about my personal life just makes me so sad. They are so unfounded.
Q. You are very particular about your image?
A. And why not? I would like to be known for being someone who says and does things that she means. So before you ask, the only forthcoming projects that are certain are Vishal Bhardwaj's "Haider" and Remo D'Souza's "ABCD 2". I'll be shooting "ABCD 2" in Las Vegas
In an interview, the young actress speaks about her journey, her films and future plans:
Excerpts:
Q. "Ek Villain" has got huge attention from the public and the press.
A. I was more excited and nervous about "Ek Villain" than "Aashiqui 2". The buzz after the promos was very strong. The director Mohit Suri and I both had to prove ourselves after 'Aashiqui 2'.
Q. So isn't that good?
A. It's wonderful! My only regret is, I've found myself cut off from my family. I'm in and out of my house with barely time for a hug for my parents. I communicate with them more on the phone than in person. Every time I am out of the house, I get a hug from my parents, saying they are proud of me. That keeps me going through the whole day. Just to see them glowing with pride when they look at me is my biggest reward. Every child wants to make her parents proud. If I have succeeded, I am blessed. To see them smile, makes my day.
Q. "Aashiqui 2" was almost like a debut film for you. So "Ek Villain" was crucial?
A. Yes, if you look at it that way then yes, "Ek Villain" is like the post-debut film. But I did three films before "Aashiqui 2". And I am proud of all of them. If I hadn't made my debut in Leena Yadav's "Teen Patti", I wouldn't have done "Aashiqui 2". "Teen Patti" gave me a taste of failure. Then followed all the rejections. I was replaced in some films. Of course a lot more people saw me in "Aashiqui 2" than "Teen Patti". I had a fab role in it. My character in "Aashiqui 2" got me so much attention.
Q. How different was it working in "Ek Villain" as compared with "Aashiqui 2"?
A. In "Aashiqui 2", we were one small family working hard to make a name. That film changed our lives on one Friday.
Q. It made you affluent?
A. If you mean money-wise, then I am just getting there. Though I've to admit in "Aashiqui 2", I wasn't paid anything close to what I got for "Ek Villain" (laughs). Emotionally, "Aashiqui 2" made me very rich. And that's the best wealth money can't buy.
Q. Suddenly you've come into your own?
A. I am grateful for what I've received after "Aashiqui 2". After the first flops, I could've disappeared. Nowadays, I love the way my name comes up in projects. But I don't get flattered when my name is announced without my confirming the projects. Premature announcements tend to confuse the trade. It also creates ill-will and bad blood. I am not one for false news reports at all. Good or bad, untrue reports embarrass me, no matter how flattering. And gossip about my personal life just makes me so sad. They are so unfounded.
Q. You are very particular about your image?
A. And why not? I would like to be known for being someone who says and does things that she means. So before you ask, the only forthcoming projects that are certain are Vishal Bhardwaj's "Haider" and Remo D'Souza's "ABCD 2". I'll be shooting "ABCD 2" in Las Vegas
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