Priyanka Chopra is the most 'Kissable' hottie

'Desi girl' Priyanka Chopra has beaten off competition from fellow Bollywood beauties Aishwarya Rai and Kareena Kapoor to bag the title of the most kissable star.

The 28-year-old actress who became an instant pin-up with her turn in a gold bikini for Dostana topped the survey conducted by men's magazine Fantasy.

"It was a close run but Priyanka Chopra's bee-stung lips made her a perfect candidate to top this list, " said the magazine about the winning candidate. Aishwarya who is riding high with the success of Rajinikanth starrer Robot came second while Kareena Kapoor grabbed the third spot.

Bollywood's favourite Bengali beauty Bipasha Basu came fourth and Katrina Kaif rounded off the top five. 'Aisha' star Sonam Kapoor occupied the sixth spot and Mallika Hiss Sherawat was the seventh entry on the list. Deepika Padukone, Genelia D'Souza and Asin rounded off the top ten.

I'm happily single for now: Kangana Ranaut

Her unconventional looks and frizzy hair landed her atypical roles in Bollywood. Kangana Ranaut now harbours a dream of donning the director's hat and already has a script in mind.

"I'm quite happy with how my career is moving, but in terms of the future, soon, I guess I'd like to direct a movie. I have a script in mind. Let's see where it goes, " Kangana told in an interview. She revealed her plans, but refrained from divulging details.

The 23-year-old sailed into Bollywood with the crime-based romantic saga, "Gangster - A Love Story" (2006), where director Anurag Basu presented her as a gangster's girlfriend. The actress won accolades for her portrayal in the critically and commercially acclaimed film.

After that she again chose to play an unconventional role in "Woh Lamhe", which was filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's final goodbye to former girlfriend Parveen Babi. In the film, Kangana brilliantly portrayed the late actress' madness and despair.

Again in "Life In A... Metro", a film about big city people coping with emotional and psychological trauma, Basu presented her as a call centre executive who is in a relationship with her married boss.

With Bhandarkar's "Fashion", a dark tale about the fashion industry, she hit bull's eye. Her stupendous performance where she brings forth the miseries of an ex-ramp queen won her a National Award.

Most of her films have seen her in tragic roles; as a result she is often referred to as a modern day tragedy queen, a title once given to legendary actress Meena Kumari for playing grief-stricken characters.

"It's been quite a journey...I came to the industry when I was just 17 with no real idea of what to expect. I was fortunate that 'Gangster' was a huge hit at the box office. I won a lot of awards and the industry gave me another chance.

"Otherwise, it's an industry that's very unforgiving towards outsiders. This year I'm trying a lot of new genres, different films. It's been a lot of hard work but also lots of fun, " revealed the actress, who was last seen romancing Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan in "Kites".

At the moment, Kangana's kitty is full of light-hearted films like "Double Dhamaal", "No Problem", and "Tanu Weds Manu". She is also doing "Rascals", "Game" and "Tezz".

Her next release is "Knock Out" where she will share screen space with with Sanjay Dutt and Irrfan Khan. Kangana plays a journalist in the psychological thriller, which is releasing Oct 15.

"'Knock Out' is a very different film from anything I've done before. The entire film takes place in two hours and was almost shot in one location. It's a fast paced action thriller that I think people will really enjoy, " she said.

Directed by Mani Shankar, "Knock Out" is a Bollywood adaptation of Hollywood film "Phone Booth". After playing all kinds of roles, Kangana will be seen as a scribe in the movie.

"I studied the body language of journalists reporting from crime scenes for my role, but there was this one point in the film where I actually got a chance to experience the urgency and intensity journalists experience every day.

"This was a shot where a car was supposed to fly up in the air and land on the ground. Instead of landing like it was supposed to, the car caught fire and came spinning at a very fast speed towards me. I managed to get out of its way in time, but got a real first-hand experience of the dangers journalists face on the job, " she said.

The actress has given a makeover to the image of crime journalists by sporting stilettos and off shoulder dresses in the film.

Apart from acting, she is also trying her hand at designing. She has herself created clothes for the movies "Rascals" and "Tezz". She may soon launch her clothing line.

When asked whether she was looking for love, she said: "With so much work on my plate, I'm happily single for now!"

Ashmit-Riya Sen sex MMS a hit again

Riya Sen and Ashmit Patel sex clip grabs more eyeballs three years after it happened, after he admits that it was indeed his then girlfriend in the video

Isn't it ironic? Ashmit Patel went into the Bigg Boss house to make his 2007 MMS scandal, a thing of the past.

He wanted to clear his name, put the whole thing behind him and move on.

But all he has managed to do is bring that ugly episode back into focus, three years later.

Interest in the 1 minute 32 second-clip has been renewed and right now, it is grabbing more eyeballs than it did when it first surfaced.

Of admissions and denials

The clip is being fervently searched for on YouTube, search engines and even porn sites.

On the very first day of the show, he discussed the infamous clip with co-contestants, professed innocence and even shed tears because he was accused of leaking it, post his break-up with the actress.

Also, at the time, Sen had claimed it wasn't her in the clip. Her ex has now admitted on national television that it was indeed her, generating more excitement.

Everyone's watching

Titled 'Riya-Ashmit new MMS scandal' the clip has been re uploaded on YouTube on October 5 and has amassed a huge number of hits.

Apart from the video, two kissing scenes the pair shared in a movie are also being watched. At last count, there were 126, 641 views and rising. It's not just YouTube where Patel's past is being discussed.

The clip is being viewed and circulated through mobile phones, porn sites and personal blogs. Those who missed or didn't watch it the first time around are going to watch and download it.

The clip was the 27th most popular search on Google on Wednesday and made around 522, 542 views on another popular portal Dailymotion.com. It was also the most discussed topic on a TV forum tracking daily shows.

Sakshi Pradhan's MMS

MTV Splitsvilla Season 2 winner Sakshi Pradhan also has a new MMS scandal credited to her name. Sakshi is seen flirting and kissing a guy in the 14-second clip.

Interestingly, the clip was leaked a day after her entry in the Bigg Boss house. The MMS apparently shows Sakshi auditioning for a role and is heavily searched for on the web.

Deepika Padukone in Love

Deepika is not denying love for Siddharth Mallaya. But she isn't admitting it either. Tell her about the rumours and she laughs, “We all know how true such rumours are. I'm very uncomfortable about talking it. Let the press write and say what it has to. I'm not saying anything. ”

So did Siddharth lose weight on svelte Deepika's say-so?

Speaking of Sid's size Deepika sighs, “Let me put it this way. If someone decides to lose that much weight the willpower has to come from within, and not from someone else. Beyond that I wouldn't know why he lost so much weight. I never had to lose so much weight. ”

She opens up when talking about her career. At the moment it's all very hush-hush. But here's the inside information. A very sensitive and passionate filmmaker known for his epic vision and grand spectacles is planning to remake Shakti Samanta's 1971 classic Amar Prem. The director will cast Deepika Padukone in Sharmila Tagore role.

And Deepika is all for it. “I think it's a great compliment. I'd love to do a film like Amar Prem. I want to do a classic Hindi-film heroine's part. That's my true calling. I'm really looking forward to it. ”

There is a special bonding burgeoning between Deeepika and Sharmila Tagore who plays her mother in new-director Danish Aslam's film Break Ke Baad. The screen mother-daughter spend hours together.

Deepika can't keep the admiration out of her voice while speaking of the senior actress. “We had our dimples in common, and that broke the ice. She's one of the most eleganty ladies I've come across. ”

I love Saroj Khan for her oomph and sensuality: Sandeep Soparrkar

Sandeep Soparrkar, a well trained choreographer from Germany had come to India on a Holiday and ended up doing choreography for a Shyam Benegal film 'Zubeida'.

More famous for his dancing style in Latin American Ballroom dancing his forte remains limited in Bollywood. Nevertheless he has indeed created a niche for himself out here.

Recently he was seen as a judge in 'Little Masters -Dance India Dance' along with Farah Khan and of course guest Mithun Chakraborty. Here in this telephonic interview he discuses about his journey in Bollywood in particular and about other aspects of choreography in general.

How did your journey as a choreographer begin in Bollywood?
You see I don't belong to any filmy family in Bollywood. In fact I am a well trained choreographer from Germany who had come to India for a Holiday.

Then it so happened that on a good friend's suggestion I started my dancing class in Latin American Ballroom dancing which is my forte.

Then by sheer luck I got a call from Shyam Benegal to choreograph for his film 'Zubeida' and I stayed on. It has now been a decade in Bollywood and now I have grown so used to it that I think I am here to stay.

So what difference do you find in choreography in Bollywood then and now?
I think I am the wrong person to answer this query. I think Saroj Khan would be the best and the right person to answer this. As it is I have hardly done 12 films in a decade that I have stayed here because Latin American Ballroom dancing is my only forte along with Salsa and Cha Cha Cha and I am not at all aware of the choreographic scenario prior to my coming to India.

But some choreographers are of the opinion that Saroj Khan maybe good at Indian dance forms but she has not moved ahead with times. What say?
Well! What can I say? She is considered a Dance Guru. In fact she is an institute in herself as far as Indian dance form is concerned for who else can give such hit and sensuous dance songs as 'Kaate Nahin Kat Te Yeh Din Yeh Raat', 'Dhak Dhak Karne Laga', 'Ek Do Teen' et al.

Do you think that any form of dance completely backs choreography?
I think it's the other way round. Most of the time a perfect choreography covers up for lack of prefect dance forms. As choreography includes a complete package of a scene, background, concept, lighting, camera angles, technique, best equipments which enhances a choreographer's visualization and of course the perfect main dancers and chorus dancers in the background or the foreground also helps a lot.

Can a choreographer unlearn his dance style, form and technique while choreographing a song?
No I don't think so. Nothing of the sort! But yes of course a choreographer can unlearn his English and learn or even polish his Hindi like me by keeping track of the nuance and meaning of every word which has to sync with every rhythm and every beat of the music in tandem with the requisite dance steps.

Which stars do you think are very good at dancing in Bollywood?
I think I can safely name the trio of Hrithik Roshan, Kajol and Priyanka Chopra. First of all Hrithik Roshan is a fabulous dancer. While Priyanka is an amazing dancer as I have noticed while working with her for Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Saat Khoon Maaf'. And of course Kajol is a brilliant dancer. In fact it is her dancing skill alone that has not been tapped perfectly till now.

So what do you do when you find an actor with two left feet on the sets?
Nothing except cheating. I think most of the choreographers take refuge in cheating. I do so with the help of my choreography like taking long, close or mid shot of the actor in question.

Yes sometimes the attitude of the actors also help but rest of the time I make do with the background or the foreground dancers, the scenes. Like I did with Manoj Bajpai in 'Zubeida', with Emraan Hashmi in one of the film whose name I don't remember off hand and with Jackie Chan in 'The Myth'.

All of whom can't dance for nuts. But things are changing now actors are now putting in more efforts in learning their dance steps and movements, giving ample time for rehearsals.

Can a choreographer become a good director and succeed and moreover do you share the same ambition?
I don't know about that but yes they can certainly try to be a good director and even succeed. Any ways what's the harm in trying and achieving then not trying at all?

As for me yes I do share the same ambition but at least not so soon or not even in the near future. Right now I am content enough with what I am doing including my dance class. Besides my hands are full now!

How was it being on the small screen by judging 'Little Masters -Dance India Dance'? Are you doing any more dance reality show on the same lines?
Oh! It was wonderful! In the beginning I was very skeptical about accepting the show by thinking what the kids will do. But I was proved wrong by their amazing talent. They literally floored me. I instantly fell in love with them.

They were brilliant, out of this world. Yes I am in talks with a channel for doing another reality show albeit not on the same lines but as they have not yet announced it I cannot give you any more details about it right now.

Did you have any clash with your director while choreographing a song?
Yes indeed only once with Pooja Bhatt while choreographing a song for her film 'Holiday'. While on the sets I insist on my director's presence as I cannot handle the shoot by way of technique and handling the camera I can only choreograph a song but she refused to come on the sets during the filming of the songs. So I was left with no alternative but to walk out of the film. I was supposed to do 4 songs but I ended up doing only 2.

Can a choreographer and an actor be good friends on and off the sets?
Yes I think they can be, just like a designer and an actor, depending upon the vibing they share on and off the sets but it is rare.

Finally tell us who is the best choreographer amongst the current lot?
I think many of them like Terence Lewis and Bosco – Ceaser they are very innovative. Farah Khan as she is very creative and always thinks out of the box! Remo D'Souza as far as Hip – Hop is concerned. While Saroj Khan is the best for her grandness, oomph and extreme sensuality!

Please don't call me Ash: Aishwarya Rai

It seems that Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai is tired of people addressing her by her nickname "Ash" and has requested them to call her by her full name.

"When I joined the industry, people initially used to say they have difficulty in pronouncing my name, so they started calling me 'Ash'. But now, it has been years and I guess, everyone can pronounce it properly," Aishwarya told reporters.

"So I would appreciate, if you people address me by my name - Aishwarya," she added.

The model-turned-actress walked the ramp for designer Manish Malhotra at the ongoing HDIL-India Couture Week and thanked her husband Abhishek for bringing the name issue in the forefront.

It is believed that Abhishek had recently requested some journalists to refer to her by her full name.

I don't know why all Bollywood stars act as salesmen

B-Town biggies pull out all stops when promoting their films. Here's a list of the capers...

During his recent visit to Mumbai for a special screening of Robot, Rajnikant quipped, "I don't know why all Bollywood stars act as salesmen when their film is getting released."

The South sensation obviously does not subscribe to actors going on an overdrive and being in the media glare on the eve of the release of their movies.

For all B-Town folks, it begins with the music launch of the movie in a five-star hotel or on a music-based reality show on television.

Rajni himself had made an exception by being present for Robot's music launch in Mumbai at a Juhu five-star.

He had stated at the event that he never attends any filmi dos and was breaking the rule only once for director Shankar.

For most Bollywood stars, promoting their project means interviews with TV channels, appearing as a judge on reality TV shows to talk about the upcoming flicks, public appearances at malls and events, blogging or even joining Twitter, like Shah Rukh Khan (MNIK) and Aamir Khan (3 Idiots) did.

More recently, technologically-challenged director Farah Khan did it for her upcoming film Tees Maar Khan.

Here are examples to the extent stars go to, to promote their film's release...

Ranbir Kapoor had a mock marriage with one of the contestants of a reality show during the Anjaana Anjaani promotions. Salman Khan appeared on Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega as part of Dabangg's promotions with his pet dogs. He is very possessive about them.

Abhishek Bachchan wore the reading glasses from Paa to every event for weeks before and after the film. Now John Abraham is doing the same for Jhootha Hi Sahi.

Shahid Kapoor and Genelia D'Souza spent a night together in a car parked at Kamalistan Studios for Chance Pe Dance as the movie was about strugglers.

Aamir Khan travelled incognito throughout the country during the promotions of 3 Idiots and people had to find him, keeping the story in mind (he goes missing in the film, while the other two 'idiots' look for him).

Raat Gayi Baat Gayi had condoms, aspirins, toothbrushes, toothpaste as part of the media kit! Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter during My Name Is Khan after buddy Karan Johar told him to. He wanted SRK to communicate with his fans and keep them updated about his daily routine.

Dulha Mil Gaya actor Fardeen Khan became a groom again and led a marriage procession starting from Lokhandwala to an Oshiwara mall.