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Actor Manoj Bajpai says he is own inspiration when it comes to acting. "As an actor, myself only. I am very passionate about acting and this is what I know and this is what I do the best," the 42-year-old told reporters on the sidelines of an event.

Asin Thottumkal, who is gearing up for her first multi-starrer "Housefull 2", describes director Sajid Khan as funny and says he forgets to say cut. "Sajid Khan as a director is funny. He forgets to say cut.

Rabindra Sangeet in English? Who but Usha Uthup would ever imagine such a thing! The indefatigable singer has pulled it off and even roped in a very unconventional pair of Naseeruddin Shah and Roopa Ganguly for a music video. "It was such an honour and pleasure working with Naseer.

ohn Abraham says his upcoming movie, "Shootout at Wadala", in which he will be seen as gangster Manya Surve, will be a career defining film. "People ask me what is this film for you? I say that this film is my 'Vaastav' (which had Sanjay Dutt in the lead role). On a serious note,

Om Puri returns to the small screen after over a decade as a 'sutradhar' or storyteller for new TV show "Chhal Sheh Aur Maat". But the veteran actor feels today's television is frivolous and lacks meaningful content. "Television back in the 1980s had meaningful content.

Salman Khan is set to don a new role - that of a travel guide. Now whether the role is that in a movie or in real life is something one has to wait and watch to find out, a source told IANS.

Actor Siddharth bumped into racing legend Michael Schumacher. He calls the experience "surreal". "Said hello to Michael Schumacher this morning in Dubai airport... surreal experience... the world has indeed shrunk," tweeted Siddharth. The actor was last busy shooting for David Dhawan's remake of 1981 cult comedy "Chashme Buddoor". IANS

Akshay Kumar took a well-thought break from kicking and boxing in films, but now is back to the action genre with "Rowdy Rathore". The 'Khiladi' of Bollywood says he is absolutely geared for the new innings. "It's been some two to three years that I have stayed away from action movies.

"Kolaveri Di" Monday crossed 50 million hits on YouTube, revealing that music lovers have yet to get over southern superstar Dhanush's unusual song. Sony Music gives credit to social networking sites for its phenomenal success. Till Monday afternoon, 50,086,633 hits were recorded. "It's amazing to see 'Kolaveri Di' escalate to such a phenomenal success.

Sonal Chauhan says she is very much single, shooting down reports that she is dating actor Neil Nitin Mukesh. "Yes guys as of now... I am single n loving it :-) n as far as my next film is concerned, will share the news very soon," Sonal cleared the rumour through Twitter.

Director Sajid Khan is all praise for "Munni" Malaika Arora Khan, who has sizzled in the item song "Anarkali Disco chali" from his forthcoming "Housefull 2". No wonder she is seen in all his films. "Besides Akshay Kumar, it was Malaika Arora Khan who has been associated with Sajid Khan's films. Malaika's item song in 'Housefull 2' 'Anarkali Disco Chali' has hit the chartbusters big time," the 40-year-old tweeted.

Kishore Kumar's music has lived through the years -- and a concert by singer Shaan, who sang evergreen hits of the legendary actor-singer, was proof enough. Be it children in early teens or the elderly ones in the crowd -- people across all ages swayed to Kishore da's tunes Sunday night as Shaan performed at a musical evening dedicated to the legendary singer.

Mehra I will discuss the "Zanjeer" remake script with Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar once it's ready, says first-time producer Amit Mehra, adding that they bought the rights of the film. Talks are on with Priyanka Chopra to play the female lead in the film to go on floors next month.

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has teamed up with his younger son Vivaan for "Mastaan". While the former will play gangster Karim Lala, the latter will feature as young Haji Mastan in the movie going on the floors in May. The Rs.20 crore budgeted "Mastaan" will be set in the 1980s.

Actor Tusshar Kapoor is set to join the six-pack gang in Bollywood. The actor is working out hard for "Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum", in which he will go shirtless and reveal a sculpted body in a beach sequence. "My trainer is pushing me a lot.

After scripting "Gandhi to Hitler", Nalin Singh is set to make a movie inspired by the ideologies of spiritual guru Osho. Co-scripted by Singh and Arunesh Ranjan, the film revolves around a successful rock band in search of 'moksha'.

International Porn Star is gearing up to give her career a complete new turn by turning up to Bollywood. The adult film actress Sunny who will be marking her Bollywood debut with the film `Jism 2' recently exclaimed about her experience of working with the filmmaker Pooja Bhatt.

Sri Lankan actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who is just three films old in Bollywood, regrets not doing "Krrish 3" and clarifies that director Sajid Khan does not influence her decisions. "'Krrish 3'... I think more of my bad luck. It was unfortunate clash of dates.

VJ-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who plays the lead role in John Abraham's debut production venture "Vicky Donor", says the latter is one of the most selfless person he has ever come across. "John's association with this film is a cherry on the cake. He has also done a promotional number for the film.

Bollywood's outspoken filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has been vocal about all his ventures and other issues hitting his door as well. And recently when his forthcoming production `Blood Money' was reportedly slammed for being a rip off of some Hollywood film, he vouched to be original.