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Himangini Singh Yadu, who represented India at the Miss Asia Pacific 2012, has won the international title. She is the first one to win the crown in 12 years. The beauty pageant was held in Busan, South Korea, Saturday. "This is a dream come true!

There was a time when films used to ride on popular screen couples. But not any more! Today filmmakers are not only experimenting with content but are also bringing unusual couples on screen. From Akshay Kumar-Sonakshi Sinha to Vidya Balan-Farhan Akhtar, filmmakers are trying various permutations and combinations to bring freshness to the silver screen.

Priyanka Chopra's "Don 2: The King Is Back" and "Agneepath" managed to mint over Rs.100 crore ($22 million) at the box office, but she hails the small budget wonders that have rocked the industry in recent times.

Bollywood veteran Prem Chopra is extremely happy for his son-in-law Sharman Joshi, whose first solo project "Ferrai Ki Sawaari" has done well at the box office. Joshi says his father-in-law is throwing a party Wednesday to celebrate his success. "He is very delighted and very happy.

Veteran actor Naseerudin Shah, who will soon be seen in Kabeer Kaushik's forthcoming film "Maximum", says while selecting a role he gives importance to script and how the film will be made. "These days I don't think about what my role is in a film before choosing it.

It's romance versus crime at the box office this weekend with out and out romantic drama "Teri Meri Kahaani" and reality-based crime thriller "Gangs Of Wasseypur" hitting the screens Friday. Kunal Kohli's "Teri Meri Kahaani" will see hit 'jodi' of "Kaminey" - Shahid Kapoor-Priyanka Chopra - serenading on the screen in three avatars in three different time zones.

Preity Zinta, one of the fittest and glamorous actresses, finds nothing wrong with being curvaceous. She believes size issues are a personal choice, and says she supports Vidya Balan for flaunting her curves proudly and setting a new trend. "I think she (Vidya Balan) is a fabulous actress. What's wrong with her?

Actress Bipasha Basu had a chance meeting with Jeremy Piven of TV series "Entourage" in London, and says the Hollywood actor's knowledge about India impressed her. "Met Jeremy Piven in London! Ari Gold the reason I love 'Entourage'! Sweet and fun guy! Knew a lot about India, which was impressive," Bipasha tweeted.

Dakssh Ajit Singh quit "Chhal Sheh Aur Maat" just after one episode of the TV show, and actor Aamir Dalvi has now taken over the negative role. He says he is "loving it". "I am playing a negative character after almost six years. I have always tried to do different roles.

Filmmaker Sajid Khan is sure his film "Himmatwala", based on the 1983 movie of the same name, will cross Rs.100 crore within its first week itself. He says he can never make a flop film. "I can't say I am a great director but I am the greatest audience, since childhood I have done nothing other than watching films. Cinema is my life.

The all-India distribution rights of Balaji's "Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum" has been sold for Rs.21.60 crore to a Nagpur-based distributor. Actor Tusshar Kapoor credits the spoof inspired by John Abraham's dare bare act in "Dostana" has helped the film fetch this price.

"Gangs of Wasseypur" marks Zeishan Quadri's debut as a writer and as an actor. He says he is relying on the crime-thriller to fetch him acting assignments. "Acting karni hai... (I want to act). I would love to play various characters. Writing is my hobby and acting is my passion," Zeishan told IANS.

Bollywood's beloved 'Kaka' Rajesh Khanna, who has not been keeping well, is now more than fine, his family said Thursday. "He's more than fine. He is absolutely fine. Thank you for your concern," Rajesh Khanna's son-in-law, actor Akshay Kumar told reporters outside Khanna's bungalow Ashirwad in Bandra here.

Actor Boman Irani, who is riding high on the success of his latest film "Ferrari Ki Sawaari", feels promotions are important because it shows one is confident about his or her product. "Promotion is very important because if we do not do it people will feel that we don't have confidence in our film.

After playing various character roles in Bollywood masala movies, Dalip Tahil will will be seen as Jawaharlal Nehru in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Bhag Milkha Bhag". He says the role was a challenge as people have a reference point for that character. "It's a big challenge for me.

Director Abhishek Choubey is said to have asked actress Kangna Ranaut to brush up her dancing skills as they gear up to start shooting for "Dedh Ishqiya" with dancing diva Madhuri Dixit. Both the actresses will be seen matching steps in plenty of dance sequences in the film.

After the much-hyped consummation scene between Sakshi Tanwar and Ram Kapoor on "Bade Achche Lagte Hain", actors Pankaj Tiwari and Shriya Jha have got up, close and personal for the show "Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga".

"Nukkad", one of the cult shows of the small screen, which narrated touching stories of a common man's life, can be revisited through a 13-DVD pack, encapsulating 100 episodes of the serial that was telecast on Dootrdarshan in the 1980s.

He acts, directs and produces, and Ajay Devgn's experience tells him that the bottom line of any film's box office success depends upon entertainment factor in its script. Citing the example of Prakash Jha, he says that the director has the skills to turn realistic ideas into engaging and entertaining movies.

Popular TV show "Uttaran", which had two generation leaps since it went on air in 2008, will complete a run of 900 episodes. The cast and the crew of the show celebrated the milestone Thursday by cutting a cake. "I'm very happy that the show has reached this milestone.