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Bollywood's 'Desi Girl' Priyanka Chopra is playing an autistic girl in 'Barfi' and describes it as the most lovable character she has ever played. She hopes she has justified director Anurag Basu's vision. "I thought Jhilmil will be difficult. Initially, it was difficult," said Priyanka now that "my heart is with Jhilmil".

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says that spending time with granddaughter Aaradhya just for few minutes is like gyming. "Ever realized playing with the 'little one' for just a few minutes could be equivalent to an entire two hour workout in the gym! Child is the father of man," the 69-year-old tweeted on his blog Bigb.bigadda.com.

Pakistani model-turned-actress Veena Malik, who was born as Zahida, says that she has a dual personality in real life. "I have a split personality. Veena Malik was born when I was 10 years old. Zahida Malik's personality is very elusive, quite. She would sit in the corner and cry all the time.

If Vidya Balan gained 12 kg to play southern sex siren in "The Dirty Picture", Pakistani actress Veena Malik claims she has put on 5 kg for the Kannada version of the film and that her dialogues have not been dubbed. "I had to put on five kg for the role because the script demanded so.

It seems Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone is leaving no stone unturned to blend into the song and dance magic of Indian film industry and taking lessons in Bollywood dance. "It's a Bollywood dance class. Today, will determine whether I need to just have private lessons only. Lol gotta start somewhere," Sunny tweeted.

She describes "Kyaa Kool Hai Hum" series as Bollywood's answer to "American Pie" series. But Ekta Kapoor is miffed that the censor board has snipped three scenes from the theatrical trailer of "Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum". She blames it to existing prejudices in the Hindi film industry.

A host of Bollywood celebrities like Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha and Neha Dhupia, as well as Hollywood biggies are set to share their favourite vegan recipes for a book titled "The Bolly Holly Vegan Cookbook". Poorva Joshipura, head of animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India and vice president (International Operations), PETA Foundation UK, is working on the project.

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, a foodie, pampered his taste buds by gorging on Gujarati delicacy Jalebi Fafda on the sets of "Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma". The "Bol Bachchan" star was on the sets of the show to promote the forthcoming movie, and was treated to a variety of food items. Lead actress Disha Vakani, who essays Daya Ben in the comedy, offered Abhishek some Jalebi Fafda, and he was enthusiastic about trying it.

Filmmaker Prabhu Deva, who directed Akshay Kumar in hit film "Rowdy Rathore", says the latter is comfortable with action and acting, but he feels stressed out when it comes to dancing. Prabhu Deva made the startling revelation about Akshay on UTV Stars' "The Chosen One".

Isha Sharvani has performed live on stage and in films, but television is an altogether new format for her, says the actress, currently a participant on dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5". "TV is exciting. I have performed, done films, so I am more comfortable with cinema, which is a more intimate medium.

TV tsarina Ekta Kapoor is unable to show the uncut trailer of her next production "Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum" in theatres, but she says she will fill her ongoing TV shows with songs from the film to boost the movie promotions. The song "Teri shirt da button..."

Apart from her never-ending shoots, actress Mouli Ganguly loves to devote her time to shopping. The actress, who plays Anushka in Sony's "Kya Hua Tera Vaada", recently got a rare chance to wind up her shoot early, and the only thing she could think of was shopping.

Bollywood's dusky beauty Asin after working with Salman Khan in back to back films has got a new companion in Akshay Kumar with whom she signed her second film with him in the name of `Khildai 786' after churning out a hit `Housefull 2' in recent past.

Not often every film gets critical acclaim, especially the chances are thin when the film is packed as a commercial product meant for pure entertainment. Films which are multi starrer comedies are often the soft prey for critics who lash the no-brainer content in the film.

Actor Pawan Shankar has his priorities set and says he accepts only those TV shows in which he gets to play central character. "I choose the shows where I am the centre of attention. I choose the show that way. If the show revolves around me, I take up the show.

Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan promises to offer the best stunts and action in his superhero flick "Krrish 3", but admits they can't compete with Hollywood's technologically hi-fi sequences and burgeoning budgets. However, he says he retained the drama and emotions that Bollywood is known for in the movie.

Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha feels that the cast and crew of his new film "Warning" would need patience and courage to shoot water sequences. "Loads of love, patience and courage to the cast of #WARNING. They will spend next four weeks in water everyday 12 hrs a day," Sinha tweeted.

Pakistani import Veena Malik even since she became a household name, courtesy her controversial stint at a reality show, has been in news for all the wrong reasons. From her link up with AShmit Patel to her cat fights, nude pictures, initial films and feud with her ex-flames.

Internationally renowned Porn film actress Sunny Leone, the half Indian and half Canadian actress is all set to enthrall the audience with her charisma in her debut film `Jism 2' the trailer of which released recently.

Bollywood's talented newbie Ayushmann Khurrana tasted success with his very first film `Vicky Donor' that went on to become the surprise hit of the year. With the super success of the film, Ayushmann suddenly became an overnight star and was touted as the most promising actor amongst the newcomer's lot.