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The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) has been conceptualised as a business-to-business event, but the just-concluded autumn/winter edition focused more on exploring design, creativity and brand-building. Designer Kartikeya, who works with Isha for the label Dozakh, says the scenario has changed in last six years and there are other platforms to make profits.

Deepika Padukone recently made ripples in the industry when she was signed for another South Indian flick `Kochadaiyaan' where she will romance Indian superstar Rajinikanth. However the film which is expected to be an epic drama reportedly required Deepika in a darker skin tone. It was said that she was asked to tan her self so that she can meet the requirements of the script.

Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha is currently giving a tough time convincing her father-veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha who is upset with the actor's growing closeness towards her forthcoming flick Lootera's co-star Ranveer Singh. Apparently, Shatrughan Sinha learnt that her daughter took a day off to celebrate Valentine's Day with her rumored flame Ranveer. This was the major reason of the veteran actor's anger.

Bollywood's light eyed beauty Kareena Kapoor has been renowned for her camaraderie and chemistry with three leading Khans namely Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir. But Kareena has in past vouched that she shares the best chemistry with her real life hubby Saif Ali Khan bot on and off screen. And now she has went ahead to praise her man for his work as well.

Bollywood's highly acclaimed filmmaker Yash Chopra is making a comeback to direction with his forthcoming yet untitled love triangle film starring Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma in lead. The shooting of the film had already commenced and soon the trio will start shooting in London where the story is based.

Their rocking love-hate chemistry in the film `The Dirty Picture' rocked the nation last year and this year Emraan Hashmi and Vidya Balan's sizzling pairing is all set to enthrall you once again. Their pairing was love by one and all as despite of being pinned as an odd couple they were praised equally by the audience and critics.

Mumbai: Aditi Rao Hydari's journey from a miniscule role in "Delhi 6" to the lead in her forthcoming release "London, Paris, New York", has not been easy. The actress says she has realised that the industry is image driven and that she wants to avoid that. "Now I have realised that the industry is image driven. Supporting roles are very beautifully written, but supporting character is a window into the life," she told IANS.

New Delhi: She has been walking the ramp for years now, but even after such a vast experience model-turned-actress Nargis Fakhri gets cold feet when she sees a huge crowd sitting in front of her. Czech Pakistani model Nargis, who was introduced to Bollywood by director Imtiaz Ali as Ranbir Kapoor's love interest in the hit movie "Rockstar", walked the ramp at the final day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Sunday as the showstopper for designer Sakshee Pradhan. She wore shimmery trousers with a long flowy asymmetrical top.

Berlin: Indian filmmaker Rajan Khosa's "Gattu" has won a special mention at the 62nd Berlinale for capturing the ironies, the complexities and the vitality of India. At the award ceremony of the international film festival that concluded Saturday, the jury of the Generation Section saw in "Gattu" the potential for life's wonders in every child's eye; and in particular, the boundless ingenuity of the young rascal was utterly compelling.

Directed by the well known director, Dr. Chandra Prakash Dwivedi who had played and directed Chanakya on DD almost 2 decades ago has added another feather to his cap. `Upanishad Ganga' will air on DD every Sunday at 10 am starting 11^th march. He has not only directed but also written the script of this TV serial, which is produced by Chinmaya Mission.

Working past 25 years in the television industry, Rushad Rana however is still known by many as the famous, cute, chocolate boy `Raghav' from the hit TV serial `Hip hip hurray'. He has also worked in many films, apart from various TV serials. `Upanishad Ganga' one of his latest serials, will commence from 11^th March every Sunday at 10 am. On interviewing him we gathered the following.

The award winning actor for a negative role in Kora Kagaz, Amit Behl will now be seen in the latest TV serial Upanishad Ganga. Playing not one but 13 characters, of the likes of great Indian scholars like Vidya Rann and Bhaskar Acharya, this actor has come a long way. He was also the part of the first TV serial on DD, Shanti, and the list post that is a long one. His latest `Upanishad Ganga',

We have often seen him in different characters, sometimes he is a villain and sometimes a father figure. The Man who wanted to live many lives in one life chose acting as his career and began his journey with theatres. You have seen him as Madhavan's father in the film Tanu weds Manu, as a villainous Political leader in Rang De Basanti, apart from acting he is a screenplay writer,

Come 11th March and the TV serial Upanishad Ganga will air every Sunday at 10 am. In this series, a very strong character of Chanakya is being played by K.K. Raina. He has acted in various films like, `Tanu weds Manu', `Delli 6', `Rang De Basanti', `Laskhya', and `Salaam - e- ishk' to name a few

Sultry beauty Bipasha Basu who recently moved on from her decade year long relationship with actor John Abraham claims that she never wants to be a reason of couple's break-up. It seems that the actor who has already witnessed the pain of heartbreak does not want anyone to go through the pain. Despite her high profile break-up the dusky beauty still claims to have high belief on relationships.

A week after he was hospitalized and underwent two abdominal surgeries, Amitabh Bachchan says he is spending sleepless nights and recovering only slowly. Unable to doze off at the SevenHills Hospital, Big B took to Twitter at 4 a.m. Saturday to connect with his "extended family".

Bollywood actor turned filmmaker John Abraham has apparently signed on MTV VJ Ayushmann Khurrana to feature in his production house's debut flick 'Vicky Donor'. The VJ would be playing lead role in the film. Confirming the news from his side, Khurrana reveals that John was looking for a young Punjabi boy to play the role in this film and since Ayushmann hails from Chandigarh and is also a popular face amongst today's youth thanks to the channel M TV; he was selected for the role.

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala who also celebrates his 46th birthday today has confirmed the news of roping in director Imtiaz Ali for his next production venture. Reportedly, Nadiadwala liked Ali's direction in his blockbuster hit flick 'Rockstar' and since then the producer was keen to work with him. Meanwhile, Sajid has also confirmed that Ali has already started penning down the script for their upcoming flick. However, the casting would be done once the filmmaker duo locks up the script.

Actor Irrfan Khan, who plays the lead in a biopic on Paan Singh Tomar, a former national steeplechase champion-turned-bandit, says some former athletes asked for money to talk about the runner. Since the research material on Paan Singh Tomar for the film of the same name was limited, filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia had to approach former athletes for more information on him.

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt is not leaving a stone unturned to make his forthcoming project 'Dangerous Ishq' a successful venture. The film is of major importance to the filmmaker as well as veteran actor Karisma Kapoor who would be marking her comeback on silver screen after a hiatus of six years. Apparently, Vikram Bhatt who started his career assisting his mentor and ace filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt had requested him to watch his movie once and give him inputs regarding it.